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Contents The EM 500 G2 rack-mount receiver 4 The channel bank system 4 Safety instructions 5 Areas of application 6 Delivery includes ...6 Overview of operating controls 7 Indications and displays 8 Indications and displays of the receiver 8 Remote displays of an ew 500 G2 transmitter 8 Preparing the receiver for use 10 Mounting the receiver feet 10 Connecting the antennas 10 Connecting the mains unit 10...
Contents The EM 500 G2 rack-mount receiver 4 The channel bank system 4 Safety instructions 5 Areas of application 6 Delivery includes ...6 Overview of operating controls 7 Indications and displays 8 Indications and displays of the receiver 8 Remote displays of an ew 500 G2 transmitter 8 Preparing the receiver for use 10 Mounting the receiver feet 10 Connecting the antennas 10 Connecting the mains unit 10...
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... selectable frequency channel 20 freely selectable frequency Each of -the-art RF transmission systems with up to a receiving frequency (see enclosed frequency table). The EM 500 G2 rack-mount receiver The EM 500 G2 rack-mount receiver is different for each . With this series, Sennheiser offers high-quality state-of the channels in five UHF frequency ranges with studioquality sound.
... selectable frequency channel 20 freely selectable frequency Each of -the-art RF transmission systems with up to a receiving frequency (see enclosed frequency table). The EM 500 G2 rack-mount receiver The EM 500 G2 rack-mount receiver is different for each . With this series, Sennheiser offers high-quality state-of the channels in five UHF frequency ranges with studioquality sound.
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...preset frequencies is that y a transmission system is suitable for the following areas of applications: Receiver EM 500 G2 Transmitter (to be ordered separately) SK 500 G2 SKM 500 G2 SKP 500 G2 Area of application y Theater y Presentation y Sports (aerobic) y Vocals y Using instruments ...wirelessly y Speech y Vocals y Presentation y Speech y Vocals y Presentation Delivery includes The packaging contains the following items: y 1 EM 500 G2 rack-mount receiver y 1 NT 2-1 mains unit y 2 telescopic antennas y 1 GA 2 rack adapter y Instructions for immediate use 6 The transmitters...
...preset frequencies is that y a transmission system is suitable for the following areas of applications: Receiver EM 500 G2 Transmitter (to be ordered separately) SK 500 G2 SKM 500 G2 SKP 500 G2 Area of application y Theater y Presentation y Sports (aerobic) y Vocals y Using instruments ...wirelessly y Speech y Vocals y Presentation y Speech y Vocals y Presentation Delivery includes The packaging contains the following items: y 1 EM 500 G2 rack-mount receiver y 1 NT 2-1 mains unit y 2 telescopic antennas y 1 GA 2 rack adapter y Instructions for immediate use 6 The transmitters...
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abbreviation for received audio signal "AF", with "PEAK" warning ቫ 4-step transmitter battery status display ቭ Lock mode icon (lock mode is activated) Note: For further illustrations and ...), BNC socket Ƹ Type plate ƹ Antenna input I (ANT I or antenna II active) ቨ "PILOT" display (pilot tone evaluation is activated) ቩ Level display for received RF signal "RF" ቪ Level display for channel bank and channel number ብ Alphanumeric display ቦ "MHz" - appears when the frequency is displayed ቧ Diversity...
abbreviation for received audio signal "AF", with "PEAK" warning ቫ 4-step transmitter battery status display ቭ Lock mode icon (lock mode is activated) Note: For further illustrations and ...), BNC socket Ƹ Type plate ƹ Antenna input I (ANT I or antenna II active) ቨ "PILOT" display (pilot tone evaluation is activated) ቩ Level display for received RF signal "RF" ቪ Level display for channel bank and channel number ብ Alphanumeric display ቦ "MHz" - appears when the frequency is displayed ቧ Diversity...
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...backlit in green. ¿´ ² Remote displays of an ew 500 G2 transmitter Transmitter battery status indication ቫ The 4-step transmitter battery status display ቫ on the receiver display panel provides information on the transmitter's remaining battery/accupack capacity: 3 ...4711; The EM 500 G2 receiver operates on the true diversity principle (see "Diversity reception" on page 28). Indications and displays of the received transmitter (remote displays). Indications and displays When used together with an ew 500 G2 transmitter, the receiver provides information...
...backlit in green. ¿´ ² Remote displays of an ew 500 G2 transmitter Transmitter battery status indication ቫ The 4-step transmitter battery status display ቫ on the receiver display panel provides information on the transmitter's remaining battery/accupack capacity: 3 ...4711; The EM 500 G2 receiver operates on the true diversity principle (see "Diversity reception" on page 28). Indications and displays of the received transmitter (remote displays). Indications and displays When used together with an ew 500 G2 transmitter, the receiver provides information...
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... "AF" ቪ shows full deflection. When the transmitter's audio input level is too weak, y the received transmitter has been muted (with the standard display when y the RF signal of the received transmitter is excessively high, the receiver's level display for audio signal "AF" shows the modulation of the standard display switches from green...
... "AF" ቪ shows full deflection. When the transmitter's audio input level is too weak, y the received transmitter has been muted (with the standard display when y the RF signal of the received transmitter is excessively high, the receiver's level display for audio signal "AF" shows the modulation of the standard display switches from green...
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...grease before mounting the rubber feet. ̈ Fix the rubber feet to the BNC sockets ¹ and ƹ at the rear of the receiver. ̈ Pull the telescopic antennas out and align the upwards in the digram on the mains cable into contact with other synthetics. a wireless transmission... system is to be mounted quickly and easily and are supplied. ̈ Ensure that the base of the receiver is not the best antenna position for all applications where - Some furniture surfaces have been treated with varnish, polish or synthetics which it is...
...grease before mounting the rubber feet. ̈ Fix the rubber feet to the BNC sockets ¹ and ƹ at the rear of the receiver. ̈ Pull the telescopic antennas out and align the upwards in the digram on the mains cable into contact with other synthetics. a wireless transmission... system is to be mounted quickly and easily and are supplied. ̈ Ensure that the base of the receiver is not the best antenna position for all applications where - Some furniture surfaces have been treated with varnish, polish or synthetics which it is...
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...is common for antenna holes y 12 recessed head screws M 3x6 ƾ y 2 recessed head screws M 6x10 When mounting only one or two receivers into a rack, you require the GA 2 rack adapter (available as an accessory). amplifier, mixing console). The GA 2 rack adapter consists of ... ƾ for both sockets. ̈ Connect the amplifier/mixing console to simultaneously connect two units (e.g. ¾µ Connecting the amplifier/mixing console The receiver's audio outputs are available as an XLR-3M socket ¾ and a ¼" (6.3 mm) jack socket µ, allowing you to the XLR-3M...
...is common for antenna holes y 12 recessed head screws M 3x6 ƾ y 2 recessed head screws M 6x10 When mounting only one or two receivers into a rack, you require the GA 2 rack adapter (available as an accessory). amplifier, mixing console). The GA 2 rack adapter consists of ... ƾ for both sockets. ̈ Connect the amplifier/mixing console to simultaneously connect two units (e.g. ¾µ Connecting the amplifier/mixing console The receiver's audio outputs are available as an XLR-3M socket ¾ and a ¼" (6.3 mm) jack socket µ, allowing you to the XLR-3M...
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... bottom sides facing upwards. ̈ Align the connecting plate ƽ over the holes in the ƻ bottom sides of the receivers. ̈ Secure the connecting plate ƽ to the receivers using eight of the supplied recessed head screws (M 3x6). ̈ Hook the two rack mount "ears" ƻ to the ... plain washers and nuts. ̈ Connect the two BNC connectors to the BNC ƺ sockets ¹ and ƹ at the rear of the receiver. ̈ Slide the receiver into a 19" rack. ̈ Secure the rack mount "ears" to the rack. ̈ Connect the two telescopic antennas ƺ to the ...
... bottom sides facing upwards. ̈ Align the connecting plate ƽ over the holes in the ƻ bottom sides of the receivers. ̈ Secure the connecting plate ƽ to the receivers using eight of the supplied recessed head screws (M 3x6). ̈ Hook the two rack mount "ears" ƻ to the ... plain washers and nuts. ̈ Connect the two BNC connectors to the BNC ƺ sockets ¹ and ƹ at the rear of the receiver. ̈ Slide the receiver into a 19" rack. ̈ Secure the rack mount "ears" to the rack. ̈ Connect the two telescopic antennas ƺ to the ...
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...be switched off when the standard display is accidentally programmed or switched off during operation. 13 ³· Using the receiver Switching the receiver on/off The receiver can only be activated or deactivated via the operating menu (see "Activating/deactivating the lock mode" on page 24). ...lead to the left as far as possible. When in the operating menu, briefly pressing the ON button will damage your hearing, Sennheiser headphones have an excellent sound quality even at high volume levels for the connected headphones to the minimum before putting the headphones on the...
...be switched off when the standard display is accidentally programmed or switched off during operation. 13 ³· Using the receiver Switching the receiver on/off The receiver can only be activated or deactivated via the operating menu (see "Activating/deactivating the lock mode" on page 24). ...lead to the left as far as possible. When in the operating menu, briefly pressing the ON button will damage your hearing, Sennheiser headphones have an excellent sound quality even at high volume levels for the connected headphones to the minimum before putting the headphones on the...
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... Operating menu Setting mode Standard display Operating menu Setting mode Standard display Operating menu Setting mode To... even in a channel bank Setting a receiving frequency for the channel bank "U" (user bank) Scanning the channel banks for example on and off cancel the entry and return to the... selected menu store the settings and return to the top menu level without looking" - The operating menu A special feature of the Sennheiser ew 500 G2 series is the similar, intuitive operation of the graphic display Exiting the operating menu and returning to the settings can be made quickly ...
... Operating menu Setting mode Standard display Operating menu Setting mode Standard display Operating menu Setting mode To... even in a channel bank Setting a receiving frequency for the channel bank "U" (user bank) Scanning the channel banks for example on and off cancel the entry and return to the... selected menu store the settings and return to the top menu level without looking" - The operating menu A special feature of the Sennheiser ew 500 G2 series is the similar, intuitive operation of the graphic display Exiting the operating menu and returning to the settings can be made quickly ...
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... cancel your desired setting. Working with the operating menu By way of example of the menu and its current setting are displayed. After switching the receiver on, the standard display is shown on the display, indicating that the setting has been stored. Getting into the operating menu ̈ Press the SET...
... cancel your desired setting. Working with the operating menu By way of example of the menu and its current setting are displayed. After switching the receiver on, the standard display is shown on the display, indicating that the setting has been stored. Getting into the operating menu ̈ Press the SET...
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Operating menu of the receiver SET Exit Menu Exit Bank 1 Channel 01 Changing the channel bank SET Bank 1.01 B.CH 786.300 MHz Current channel bank Stored Menu Bank 3 Channel ... the setting Channel 3.08 B.CH 807.900 MHz ̆ / ̄: Channel 01...20 SET: Stores the setting Tune U.01 797.075 MHz B.CH ̆ / ̄: Receiving frequency in steps of 25 kHz SET: Stores the setting Menu SET Scan Tune 797.075MHz Channel list Scan Scan new AF Out -6 Scan reset...
Operating menu of the receiver SET Exit Menu Exit Bank 1 Channel 01 Changing the channel bank SET Bank 1.01 B.CH 786.300 MHz Current channel bank Stored Menu Bank 3 Channel ... the setting Channel 3.08 B.CH 807.900 MHz ̆ / ̄: Channel 01...20 SET: Stores the setting Tune U.01 797.075 MHz B.CH ̆ / ̄: Receiving frequency in steps of 25 kHz SET: Stores the setting Menu SET Scan Tune 797.075MHz Channel list Scan Scan new AF Out -6 Scan reset...
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..., Second RF SET: Stores the setting Main Frequency Bank/Channel Name AF-Meter Second RF Menu Display Name Reset Frequency VOCAL Assigning the receiver a name SET Name OCAL Current receiver name Stored Reset Name G CAL ̆ / ̄: Name (10 characters) Letters w/o pronounciation marks, numbers from 0...9, special characters, spaces SET: 9 x next character, then...
..., Second RF SET: Stores the setting Main Frequency Bank/Channel Name AF-Meter Second RF Menu Display Name Reset Frequency VOCAL Assigning the receiver a name SET Name OCAL Current receiver name Stored Reset Name G CAL ̆ / ̄: Name (10 characters) Letters w/o pronounciation marks, numbers from 0...9, special characters, spaces SET: 9 x next character, then...
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... Flat Current frequency response STORED Menu Equalizer High Boost LCD Contr IIIIII..... Yes ̆ / ̄: No, Yes "reset"= Yes: SET: Receiver loads factorypreset default settings (only pilot tone setting is kept), receiver is restarted, standard display appears "reset"= No: SET: Reset is cancelled Pilot Off ̆ / ̄: On, Off SET: Stores the...
... Flat Current frequency response STORED Menu Equalizer High Boost LCD Contr IIIIII..... Yes ̆ / ̄: No, Yes "reset"= Yes: SET: Receiver loads factorypreset default settings (only pilot tone setting is kept), receiver is restarted, standard display appears "reset"= No: SET: Reset is cancelled Pilot Off ̆ / ̄: On, Off SET: Stores the...
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...that are tunable in 25-kHz steps within the preset frequency range. When switching from one or several ew 500 G2 transmission links into operation, you can switch between the receiver's nine channel banks. When you can switch between the different channels in a channel bank. In this channel... bank, an interfering frequency was detected on the receiver. Switching between the channels in a channel bank Via the "Channel" menu, you should scan the channel banks for free channels. 19 ...
...that are tunable in 25-kHz steps within the preset frequency range. When switching from one or several ew 500 G2 transmission links into operation, you can switch between the receiver's nine channel banks. When you can switch between the different channels in a channel bank. In this channel... bank, an interfering frequency was detected on the receiver. Switching between the channels in a channel bank Via the "Channel" menu, you should scan the channel banks for free channels. 19 ...
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...button. Before putting the transmission links into the "Channel" menu where you into operation, we recommend performing an auto scan. ̈ Scan the receiver for all channel banks. ̈ Select the "Scan" menu. ̈ Select "Channel list" to interference are locked and cannot be used in... then press the SET button. The last scan result is displayed for free channels. 20 Multi-channel operation Combined with ew 500 G2 transmitters, the receiver can form transmission links that are used by switched-on transmitters will not be selected again. The number of free channels is...
...button. Before putting the transmission links into the "Channel" menu where you into operation, we recommend performing an auto scan. ̈ Scan the receiver for all channel banks. ̈ Select the "Scan" menu. ̈ Select "Channel list" to interference are locked and cannot be used in... then press the SET button. The last scan result is displayed for free channels. 20 Multi-channel operation Combined with ew 500 G2 transmitters, the receiver can form transmission links that are used by switched-on transmitters will not be selected again. The number of free channels is...
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... mode of the "Squelch" menu, pressing the ̄ button (DOWN) for more than three seconds will be compensated for by the receiver. with the transmitter switched off . Soundcheck Doing the soundcheck By doing a soundcheck, you can check the reception area for test purposes only... "High" increases the squelch threshold. Therefore, always adjust the squelch threshold to the input of the connected unit. If no longer sufficient transmitter power received by the receiver's diversity circuitry. Bank 1 2 3 4 Free 20 20 17 11 Bank 5 6 7 8 U Free 12 20 02 03 20 ̈ Select a...
... mode of the "Squelch" menu, pressing the ̄ button (DOWN) for more than three seconds will be compensated for by the receiver. with the transmitter switched off . Soundcheck Doing the soundcheck By doing a soundcheck, you can check the reception area for test purposes only... "High" increases the squelch threshold. Therefore, always adjust the squelch threshold to the input of the connected unit. If no longer sufficient transmitter power received by the receiver's diversity circuitry. Bank 1 2 3 4 Free 20 20 17 11 Bank 5 6 7 8 U Free 12 20 02 03 20 ̈ Select a...
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...see the section "Adjusting the sensitivity" in the operating manual of the two diversity sections) Optimize the RF level by repositioning the receiving antennas. If no transmitter is started immediately. ̈ With the transmitter, walk up and down the transmission area. ̈ ...with an improved antenna arrangement, another soundcheck (e.g. If both receiving antennas are connected and aligned, the diversity displays I and II appear on the receiver to terminate the soundcheck and to display the result of the received transmitter. Display 22 ̈ Select the "Soundcheck" menu...
...see the section "Adjusting the sensitivity" in the operating manual of the two diversity sections) Optimize the RF level by repositioning the receiving antennas. If no transmitter is started immediately. ̈ With the transmitter, walk up and down the transmission area. ̈ ...with an improved antenna arrangement, another soundcheck (e.g. If both receiving antennas are connected and aligned, the diversity displays I and II appear on the receiver to terminate the soundcheck and to display the result of the received transmitter. Display 22 ̈ Select the "Soundcheck" menu...
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...due to identify the signal of the matching transmitter and mute all others. Nevertheless, you can combine the EM 500 G2 receiver with a transmitter of the first generation. The receiver detects and evaluates the pilot tone, and is shown on the display. ̈ With the ̆...tone remains unchanged. However, when combining units, please observe the following: y With an ew 500 G2 transmitter and the ew 500 G2 receiver: Activate the pilot tone function with the ew 500 G2 transmitter or receiver. 23 To enter a name, proceed as : y letters (without pronounciation marks), y numbers ...
...due to identify the signal of the matching transmitter and mute all others. Nevertheless, you can combine the EM 500 G2 receiver with a transmitter of the first generation. The receiver detects and evaluates the pilot tone, and is shown on the display. ̈ With the ̆...tone remains unchanged. However, when combining units, please observe the following: y With an ew 500 G2 transmitter and the ew 500 G2 receiver: Activate the pilot tone function with the ew 500 G2 transmitter or receiver. 23 To enter a name, proceed as : y letters (without pronounciation marks), y numbers ...