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... the channel bank "U 20 Adjusting the sensitivity 21 Selecting the standard display 22 Entering a name 22 Loading the factory-preset default settings 22 Activating/deactivating the pilot tone transmission 23 Activating/deactivating the lock mode 23 Exiting the operating menu 23 Troubleshooting 24 Error checklist 24 Recommendations and tips 25 Care and maintenance 26 Specifications 27 Polar diagrams and frequency response curves o f microphone heads 28 Accessories 29...
... the channel bank "U 20 Adjusting the sensitivity 21 Selecting the standard display 22 Entering a name 22 Loading the factory-preset default settings 22 Activating/deactivating the pilot tone transmission 23 Activating/deactivating the lock mode 23 Exiting the operating menu 23 Troubleshooting 24 Error checklist 24 Recommendations and tips 25 Care and maintenance 26 Specifications 27 Polar diagrams and frequency response curves o f microphone heads 28 Accessories 29...
Instructions for Use
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... a high level of operational reliability and ease of use of the ew 500 G2 series is different for your 4 Please note: Frequency usage is based on frequency usage are taken into account. Transmitters and receivers permit wireless transmission with studio-quality sound. The SKM 500 G2 radiomicrophone family The SKM 500 G2 radiomicrophone family is available in the channel banks "1" to "8" has been factory-preset to 20 switchable...
... a high level of operational reliability and ease of use of the ew 500 G2 series is different for your 4 Please note: Frequency usage is based on frequency usage are taken into account. Transmitters and receivers permit wireless transmission with studio-quality sound. The SKM 500 G2 radiomicrophone family The SKM 500 G2 radiomicrophone family is available in the channel banks "1" to "8" has been factory-preset to 20 switchable...
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Safety instructions Never open an electronic unit! If units are freely selectable within the preset frequency range. Delivery includes The packaging contains the following items: y 1 SKM 500 G2 radiomicrophone y 2 batteries y 1 microphone clamp y Instructions for cleaning the unit. Do not use y 1 pouch 5 Use the unit in breach of 1440 transmission frequencies that are opened by customers in dry rooms only. Use a damp cloth for use any cleansing agents or solvents. selection out of this instruction, the warranty becomes null and void.
Safety instructions Never open an electronic unit! If units are freely selectable within the preset frequency range. Delivery includes The packaging contains the following items: y 1 SKM 500 G2 radiomicrophone y 2 batteries y 1 microphone clamp y Instructions for cleaning the unit. Do not use y 1 pouch 5 Use the unit in breach of 1440 transmission frequencies that are opened by customers in dry rooms only. Use a damp cloth for use any cleansing agents or solvents. selection out of this instruction, the warranty becomes null and void.
Instructions for Use
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...: Transmitter Receiver (to distinguish different microphone heads from each other. An advantage of application MD 835 green dynamic cardioid Speech, vocals MD 845 blue dynamic super- Areas of application The SKM 500 G2 radiomicrophone family can be operated simultaneously on , y several transmission systems can be combined with receivers of radiomicrophone SKM 500 +MD 835 = SKM 535 Each microphone head comes with a color-coded identification...
...: Transmitter Receiver (to distinguish different microphone heads from each other. An advantage of application MD 835 green dynamic cardioid Speech, vocals MD 845 blue dynamic super- Areas of application The SKM 500 G2 radiomicrophone family can be operated simultaneously on , y several transmission systems can be combined with receivers of radiomicrophone SKM 500 +MD 835 = SKM 535 Each microphone head comes with a color-coded identification...
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... mic rophone head blue: MD 845 microphone head red: ME 865 microphone head » Body of radiomicrophone ¿ Battery compartment (not visible from outside) ´ Display section ² LC display ¶ Turnable protective cap for operating controls (shown removed) The following operating c ontrols become acc essible in turn by turning the protective cap: º SET button ¾ ̄ button (DOWN) µ ̆ button (UP) ¸ Red LED for operation...
... mic rophone head blue: MD 845 microphone head red: ME 865 microphone head » Body of radiomicrophone ¿ Battery compartment (not visible from outside) ´ Display section ² LC display ¶ Turnable protective cap for operating controls (shown removed) The following operating c ontrols become acc essible in turn by turning the protective cap: º SET button ¾ ̄ button (DOWN) µ ̆ button (UP) ¸ Red LED for operation...
Instructions for Use
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... frequency is displayed ብ 4-step battery status display ቦ Lock mode icon (lock mode is ac tivated) ቧ "PILOT" display (pilot tone transmission is activated) ቨ "MUTE" display (audio input is muted) ቩ 7-step level display for audio signal "AF" Operation and battery status indication The red LED (LOW BAT/ON) ¸ provides information on the current operating state of the batteries/BA 2015 accupack is going flat (LOW BAT)! Red LED flashing...
... frequency is displayed ብ 4-step battery status display ቦ Lock mode icon (lock mode is ac tivated) ቧ "PILOT" display (pilot tone transmission is activated) ቨ "MUTE" display (audio input is muted) ቩ 7-step level display for audio signal "AF" Operation and battery status indication The red LED (LOW BAT/ON) ¸ provides information on the current operating state of the batteries/BA 2015 accupack is going flat (LOW BAT)! Red LED flashing...
Instructions for Use
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... the displays, the transmission of the operating time are available as accessories. via a third contact - Changing the microphone head ̈ First remove the batteries/accupack as described above and leave the radiomicrophone open. ̈ Unscrew the sound inlet basket. ̈ Loosen the screw and put it to the rack-mount receivers and the switch-off thresholds at the end of transmitter battery status information...
... the displays, the transmission of the operating time are available as accessories. via a third contact - Changing the microphone head ̈ First remove the batteries/accupack as described above and leave the radiomicrophone open. ̈ Unscrew the sound inlet basket. ̈ Loosen the screw and put it to the rack-mount receivers and the switch-off thresholds at the end of transmitter battery status information...
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... (ESC function) and return you to switch the radiomicrophone on the display panel. When in the operating menu, briefly pressing the ON/OFF button will not be switched off when the standard display is shown on . Using the radiomicrophone Switching the radiomicrophone on/off The radiomicrophone can only be used for extended periods o f time. ̈ Turn the protective cap ᕧ at the...
... (ESC function) and return you to switch the radiomicrophone on the display panel. When in the operating menu, briefly pressing the ON/OFF button will not be switched off when the standard display is shown on . Using the radiomicrophone Switching the radiomicrophone on/off The radiomicrophone can only be used for extended periods o f time. ̈ Turn the protective cap ᕧ at the...
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... the receiver display panel. ̈ Set the MUTE Ƹ switch back to the original position to the position 'MUTE'. Provided that can be ac tivated or deactivated via the operating menu (see "Activating/ deactivating the lock mode" on page 23). Activating/deactivating the lock mode The radiomic rophone ha s a lock mode that the pilot tone function is accidentally programmed or switched o ff during operation. 14...
... the receiver display panel. ̈ Set the MUTE Ƹ switch back to the original position to the position 'MUTE'. Provided that can be ac tivated or deactivated via the operating menu (see "Activating/ deactivating the lock mode" on page 23). Activating/deactivating the lock mode The radiomic rophone ha s a lock mode that the pilot tone function is accidentally programmed or switched o ff during operation. 14...
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... display Entering a name Loading the factory-preset default settings Activating/deactivating the pilot tone transmission Activating/deactivating the lock mode Exiting the operating menu and returning 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 transmitters and receivers.As a result, adjustments to the settings can be made quickly and "without function change to the previous menu...
... display Entering a name Loading the factory-preset default settings Activating/deactivating the pilot tone transmission Activating/deactivating the lock mode Exiting the operating menu and returning 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 transmitters and receivers.As a result, adjustments to the settings can be made quickly and "without function change to the previous menu...
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...; buttons feature a "fast search" function. If you hold down a button, the display cycles c ontinuously, a llowing you to your desired setting. 16 The current setting that can be adjusted flashes on the display panel. Selecting a menu ̈ Press the ̆/̄ buttons to select a menu. ̈ Press the SET button to use the operating menu. Working with the operating menu By way of example of the selected menu. The last selec ted menu flashes...
...; buttons feature a "fast search" function. If you hold down a button, the display cycles c ontinuously, a llowing you to your desired setting. 16 The current setting that can be adjusted flashes on the display panel. Selecting a menu ̈ Press the ̆/̄ buttons to select a menu. ̈ Press the SET button to use the operating menu. Working with the operating menu By way of example of the selected menu. The last selec ted menu flashes...
Instructions for Use
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Operating menu of the radiomicrophone SET EXIT BANK Changing the channel bank SET BANK 1 Current channel bank STORED BANK U ̆ / ̄: 1...8, U (User Bank) SET: Stores the setting CHAN Changing the channel SET 1.03 B.CH Current channel (display depends on "DISPLY" setting) STORED TUNE Setting the frequency for channel bank "U" SET 790.025 MHz Current frequency on the selected channel STORED SENSIT Setting the sensitivity SET -10 dB Current sensitivity setting STORED SET DISPLY FREQ Switching between the Current...
Operating menu of the radiomicrophone SET EXIT BANK Changing the channel bank SET BANK 1 Current channel bank STORED BANK U ̆ / ̄: 1...8, U (User Bank) SET: Stores the setting CHAN Changing the channel SET 1.03 B.CH Current channel (display depends on "DISPLY" setting) STORED TUNE Setting the frequency for channel bank "U" SET 790.025 MHz Current frequency on the selected channel STORED SENSIT Setting the sensitivity SET -10 dB Current sensitivity setting STORED SET DISPLY FREQ Switching between the Current...
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... links into operation, we recommend performing an auto scan (see "The channel bank system" on page 4). When switching between the different channels in a channel bank. Each of the receiver). CHAN Via the "CHAN" menu, you can be used in multichannel systems. For multi-channel operation, only use the free cha nnels in a channel bank. The channel bank "U" (user bank) has up to 20 switchable channels that are factory-preset to channel...
... links into operation, we recommend performing an auto scan (see "The channel bank system" on page 4). When switching between the different channels in a channel bank. Each of the receiver). CHAN Via the "CHAN" menu, you can be used in multichannel systems. For multi-channel operation, only use the free cha nnels in a channel bank. The channel bank "U" (user bank) has up to 20 switchable channels that are factory-preset to channel...
Instructions for Use
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... the display. ̈ Use the ̆/̄ buttons to select the desired transmission frequency. For intermodulation-free frequencies, please refer to 0 dB 21 SENSIT Via the "SENSIT" menu, you can adjust the radiomicrophone's input sensitivity. The following figures are tunable in 25-kHz steps within a switching bandwidth of 36 MHz max. evenif the transmitter is correctly adjusted when the level display for audio signal "AF...
... the display. ̈ Use the ̆/̄ buttons to select the desired transmission frequency. For intermodulation-free frequencies, please refer to 0 dB 21 SENSIT Via the "SENSIT" menu, you can adjust the radiomicrophone's input sensitivity. The following figures are tunable in 25-kHz steps within a switching bandwidth of 36 MHz max. evenif the transmitter is correctly adjusted when the level display for audio signal "AF...
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...), y numbers from 0 to the next character. Loading the factory-preset default settings - The first segment starts flashing on the display. ̈ With the ̆/̄ buttons you can consist of the "NAME" menu. If you hold down a button, the display starts cycling continuously. ̈ Press the SET button to change to the next segment and select the next character. ̈ Have you canloadthe factory-preset default settings. Press...
...), y numbers from 0 to the next character. Loading the factory-preset default settings - The first segment starts flashing on the display. ̈ With the ̆/̄ buttons you can consist of the "NAME" menu. If you hold down a button, the display starts cycling continuously. ̈ Press the SET button to change to the next segment and select the next character. ̈ Have you canloadthe factory-preset default settings. Press...
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... ew 500 G2 receiver: Activate the pilot tone function with the ew 500 G2 radiomicrophone or receiver. LOCK Via the "LOCK" menu, you can exit the operating menu and return to the standard display. 23 Exiting the operating menu - The transmitter adds an inaudible signal, known as usua l. The receiver detects and evaluates the pilot tone, and is a ctivated. ቨ To deactivate the lock mode, first press the SET button and...
... ew 500 G2 receiver: Activate the pilot tone function with the ew 500 G2 radiomicrophone or receiver. LOCK Via the "LOCK" menu, you can exit the operating menu and return to the standard display. 23 Exiting the operating menu - The transmitter adds an inaudible signal, known as usua l. The receiver detects and evaluates the pilot tone, and is a ctivated. ቨ To deactivate the lock mode, first press the SET button and...
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Troubleshooting Error checklist Problem Possible cause Possible solution No operation in dic ati on Batteries are flat or accupack is flat Replace the batteries or recharge the a ccup ack No RF signal Transmitter and receiver are not on the same channel Set transmitter and receiver to the same c han nel Transmitter is out of range Check the squelch threshold setting or reduce the distance between transmitter and receiving antenna RF signal available, no...
Troubleshooting Error checklist Problem Possible cause Possible solution No operation in dic ati on Batteries are flat or accupack is flat Replace the batteries or recharge the a ccup ack No RF signal Transmitter and receiver are not on the same channel Set transmitter and receiver to the same c han nel Transmitter is out of range Check the squelch threshold setting or reduce the distance between transmitter and receiving antenna RF signal available, no...
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... distance of 5 m between transmitting and receiving antennas. ... for optimum reception y Transmission range depends to a large extent on location and can only use the channels in a channel bank. for the SKM 500 G2 radiomicrophone y Hold the SKM 500 G2 in the channel bank "U". For alternative frequency combinations, please refer to the sound inlet basket will reduce the transmitter's range. Holding it at the lower part of sight" between two...
... distance of 5 m between transmitting and receiving antennas. ... for optimum reception y Transmission range depends to a large extent on location and can only use the channels in a channel bank. for the SKM 500 G2 radiomicrophone y Hold the SKM 500 G2 in the channel bank "U". For alternative frequency combinations, please refer to the sound inlet basket will reduce the transmitter's range. Holding it at the lower part of sight" between two...
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... Sennheiser HDX AF frequency response 40-18,000 Hz S/N ratio (at 1 mV and peak deviation) ≥ 110 dB(A) THD (at nominal deviation and ≤0.9 % 1 kHz) Overall unit Temperature range - 10 °C to + 55 °C Power supply 2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V or BA 2015 accupack Nominal voltage 2.4 V Power consumption y at nominal voltage ≤170 mA y with switched-off transmitter ≤250 μA Operating time y with batteries...
... Sennheiser HDX AF frequency response 40-18,000 Hz S/N ratio (at 1 mV and peak deviation) ≥ 110 dB(A) THD (at nominal deviation and ≤0.9 % 1 kHz) Overall unit Temperature range - 10 °C to + 55 °C Power supply 2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V or BA 2015 accupack Nominal voltage 2.4 V Power consumption y at nominal voltage ≤170 mA y with switched-off transmitter ≤250 μA Operating time y with batteries...
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... will help to their characteristics these products haveashorter servicelifethatis principally dependenton theindividual frequency of its operational lifetime. Thissymbol indicates thatelectrical and electronicequipmentmustbedisposed of separately fromnormal wasteat theend of use. Before putting thedevice into operation, please observethe respective country-specific regulations! Manufacturer declarations Warranty regulations Theguaranteeperiod for this Sennheiser product is voidif theproductismanipulated bynon-authorised persons or repair stations. For...
... will help to their characteristics these products haveashorter servicelifethatis principally dependenton theindividual frequency of its operational lifetime. Thissymbol indicates thatelectrical and electronicequipmentmustbedisposed of separately fromnormal wasteat theend of use. Before putting thedevice into operation, please observethe respective country-specific regulations! Manufacturer declarations Warranty regulations Theguaranteeperiod for this Sennheiser product is voidif theproductismanipulated bynon-authorised persons or repair stations. For...