Sennheiser evolution wireless G4 em 300-500 User manual

evolution wireless G4
300 series / 500 series
Instruction Manual
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany, www.sennheiser.com
ew 300-500 G4 - v1.1
em 300-500

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EM 300-500 G4 rack receiver
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You can find more detailed information about the EM 300-500 G4 in the
following sections:
• Installation and Startup: “Installing the EM 300-500 G4”
• Operation: “Using the EM 300-500 G4”
• Technical Data: “EM 300-500 G4”

Accessories
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Accessories for rack mounting
GA 3 rack mount kit
19” rack adapter for mounting the EM 100 G4, EM 300 G4, EM 500 G4 or
SR 300 IEM G4 in a 19” rack.
Article no. 503167
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AM 2 antenna front mounting kit
Antenna front mounting kit for installing antenna connections on the front
of the rack when using the EM 100 G4, EM 300 G4, EM 500 G4 or
SR 300 IEM G4 together with the GA 3 rack mounting kit.
Article no. 009912
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The frequency bank system
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The frequency bank system
There are different frequency ranges in the UHF band available for trans-
mission.
The following frequency ranges are available for the ew 300-
500 G4 series:
•Aw+ range: 470 – 558 MHz
•AS range: 520 – 558 MHz
•Gw1 range: 558 – 608 MHz
•Gw range: 558 – 626 MHz
•GBw range: 606 – 678 MHz
•Bw range: 526 – 698 MHz
•Cw range: 718 – 790 MHz
•Dw range: 790 – 865 MHz
•JB range: 806 – 810 MHz
•K+ range: 925 – 937.5 MHz
Every frequency range has 26 frequency banks with up to 32 channels:
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You can find information about the frequency presets in the frequen-
cy tables of the respective frequency ranges under “Frequency ta-
bles”.

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Installing the EM 300-500 G4
These sections contain detailed information about installing and starting
up the EM 300-500 G4.
You can find information about operating the EM 300-500 G4 under “Using
the EM 300-500 G4”.
Connectors on the rear of the device
Product overview for the rear of the EM 300-500 G4
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1BNC socket, antenna input II (ANT II) with remote power supply unit
• See “Connecting antennas”
2BNC socket, antenna input I (ANT I) with remote power supply unit
• See “Connecting antennas”
36.3 mm jack socket for audio output, unbalanced (AF OUT UNBAL)
• See “Outputting audio signals”
4XLR-3 socket for audio output, balanced (AF OUT BAL)
• See “Outputting audio signals”
5LAN connection socket (ETHERNET RJ 45)
• See “Creating a data network”
6Connecting cables for the power supply unit (DC IN)
• See “Connecting/disconnecting the EM 300-500 G4 to/from the
power supply system”
7Strain relief for the cable of the power supply unit
• See “Connecting/disconnecting the EM 300-500 G4 to/from the
power supply system”

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Connecting/disconnecting the EM 300-500 G4 to/
from the power supply system
Only use the supplied power supply unit. It is designed for your receiver
and ensures safe operation.
To connect the EM 300-500 G4 to the power supply system:
▷Insert the plug of the power supply unit into the DC IN socket of the re-
ceiver.
▷Pass the cable of the power supply unit through the cable grip.
▷Slide the supplied country adapter onto the power supply unit.
▷Plug the power supply unit into the wall socket.
To completely disconnect the EM 300-500 G4 from the power supply sys-
tem:
▷Unplug the power supply unit from the wall socket.
▷Unplug the power supply unit from the DC IN socket of the receiver.

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Creating a data network
You can monitor and control one or more EM 300-500 G4s via a network
connection using Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) soft-
ware.
Automatic frequency setup can also be performed over the network
without the WSM software. See “Easy Setup menu item”.
To connect the EM 300-500 G4 to a network:
▷Connect a network cable with an RJ-45 connector (to the Ethernet
socket on the rear side of the EM 300-500 G4.
▷Connect the other end of the network cable to a network switch.
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For more information about controlling devices via the Sennheiser
Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software, refer to the instruc-
tion manual for the software. You can download the software here:
www.sennheiser.com/wsm

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Outputting audio signals
The EM 300-500 G4 has a balanced XLR-3M output socket and an unbal-
anced 6.3 mm jack output socket.
▷Always use only one of the two BAL AF OUT output sockets for each
channel.
To connect an XLR cable:
▷Plug the XLR cable into the AF OUT BAL socket of the EM 300-500 G4.
To connect a jack cable:
▷Plug the jack cable into the AF OUT UNBAL socket of the EM 300-
500 G4.

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Connecting antennas
To connect the supplied rod antennas:
▷Connect the first rod antenna to the ANT I socket on the rear side of the
EM 300-500 G4.
▷Connect the second rod antenna to the ANT II socket on the rear side
of the EM 300-500 G4.
▷Gently angle the rod antennas to the left and right as shown in the fig-
ure.
If you are using more than one receiver, we recommend using remote
antennas and, as needed, Sennheiser antenna accessories. For more
information, visit the ew G4 product page at www.sennheiser.com.

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Installing the EM 300-500 G4 in a rack
CAUTION
Rack mounting poses risks
When installing the device in a closed or multi-rack assembly, please con-
sider that, during operation, the ambient temperature, the mechanical
loading and the electrical potentials will be different from those of devices
which are not mounted into a rack.
▷Make sure that the ambient temperature within the rack does not ex-
ceed the permissible temperature limit specified in the specifications.
See “Specifications”.
▷Ensure sufficient ventilation; if necessary, provide additional ventila-
tion.
▷Make sure that the mechanical loading of the rack is even.
▷When connecting to the power supply system, observe the information
indicated on the type plate. Avoid circuit overloading. If necessary, pro-
vide overcurrent protection.
▷When rack mounting, please note that intrinsically harmless leakage
currents of the individual power supply units may accumulate, thereby
exceeding the allowable limit value. As a remedy, ground the rack via
an additional ground connection.

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Mounting a single receiver in a rack
To mount the receiver in a rack, you will need the GA 3 rack mounting kit
(optional accessory).
To fasten the mounting angle of the GA 3 rack mounting kit:
▷Unscrew and remove the two recessed head screws (M4x8) on each
side of the receiver.
▷Secure both of the the mounting angles to the sides of the receiver us-
ing the previously removed recessed head screws.
▷Secure the blanking plate to one of the mounting angles using two re-
cessed head screws (M6x10).
▷Attach the AM 2 antenna front mounting set (optional accessory) and
mount the rod antennas on the blanking plate (right diagram).
▷Slide the receiver with the mounted blanking plate into the 19" rack.
▷Secure the mounting angle and the blanking plate to the 19" rack.
▷Align the mounted antennas in a V-shape.

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Mounting two receivers side by side in a rack
When you mount two receivers side by side, it is only possible to front
mount antennas when you use the ASA 214 antenna splitter in com-
bination with the AM 2 front mounting kit and an additional GA 3 rack
mounting kit. See “Installing the ASA 214”.
To mount the receiver using the GA 3 rack mounting kit (optional accesso-
ry):
▷Place both receivers upside down and side by side on an even surface.
▷Secure the jointing plate to the transmitters using the six recessed
head screws (M3x6).
▷Secure the mounting angle.

Using the EM 300-500 G4
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Using the EM 300-500 G4
These sections contain detailed information about using the EM 300-
500 G4.
You can find information on installation and startup of the EK 300-500 G4
under “Installing the EM 300-500 G4”.
Operating elements on the front of the device
Product overview for the front of the EM 300-500 G4
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1Headphone socket
• See “Using the headphone output”
2Volume control for the headphone socket
• See “Using the headphone output”
3Infrared interface with a blue LED
• See “Synchronizing devices”
4Red LED for warnings
• See “Advanced -> Fullscreen Warnings menu item”
5Display panel
• See “Displays on the EM 300-500 G4 display panel”
6Jog dial for navigating through the menu
• See “Buttons for navigating through the menu”
7SYNC button
• See “Synchronizing devices”
8ESC button
• See “Buttons for navigating through the menu”
9STANDBY button
• See “Switching the EM 300-500 G4 on and off”

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Switching the EM 300-500 G4 on and off
To switch the receiver on:
▷Short-press the STANDBY button.
The receiver switches on and the Receiver Parameters standard dis-
play appears.
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To switch the receiver to standby mode:
▷If necessary, deactivate the lock-off function (see “Lock-off function”).
▷Press and hold the STANDBY button until OFF appears on the display
panel.
The display panel switches off.
To completely switch the receiver off:
▷Disconnect the receiver from the power supply system by unplugging
the power supply unit from the wall socket.

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Muting the audio output
To mute the audio signal of the receiver:
▷Press the STANDBY button in one of the standard displays.
The RX Mute On? display appears.
▷Press the SET button.
The audio signal is muted.
To cancel the muting:
▷Press the STANDBY button.
The RX Mute Off? display appears.
▷Press the SET button.
The audio output is no longer muted.
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Using the headphone output
You can use the headphone output on the front of the EM 300-500 G4
(6.3 mm jack) to listen to the audio signal.
ATTENTION
Danger due to high volume levels
Volume levels that are too high may damage your hearing.
▷Turn down the volume of the headphone output before you put on the
headphone.
▷Increasing the volume of the audio output AF Out (see “AF Out menu
item”) to more than +18 dB also increases the volume of the headphone
output.
▷Connect the headphone to the headphone socket.
▷Control the volume by turning the volume control next to the head-
phone socket.

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Lock-off function
You can set the automatic lock-off function in the Auto lock menu (see
“Auto Lock menu item”).
When you have switched on the lock-off function, you will have to turn the
receiver off and on again in order to operate it.
To temporarily deactivate the lock-off function:
▷Press the jog dial.
Locked appears in the display panel.
▷Turn the jog dial.
Unlock? appears in the display panel.
▷Press the jog dial.
Lock-off function is now temporarily deactivated.
When you are in the operating menu
>> Lock-off function is deactivated long enough for you to work in the op-
erating menu.
When one of the standard displays is shown
>> Lock-off function is automatically activated after 10 seconds.
The lock-off function icon flashes while the lock-off function is being acti-
vated again.

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Displays on the EM 300-500 G4 display panel
Status information such as reception quality, battery status, audio level,
etc. is displayed on the home screen of the display panel. See “Home
screen”.
The display panel also displays the operating menu, which you can use to
configure all of the settings. See “Setting options in the menu”.

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Buttons for navigating through the menu
To navigate through the EM 300-500 G4 operating menu, you need the fol-
lowing buttons.
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Short-press the ESC button
• Cancels the entry and returns to the previous display
Long-press the ESC button
• Cancels the entry and returns to the home screen
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Press the jog dial
• Changes from the current standard display to the operating menu
• Calls up a menu item
• Changes to a submenu
• Stores the settings and returns to the operating menu
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Turn the jog dial
• Selects a standard display (see “Home screen”)
• Changes to the previous or next menu item
• Changes the setting of a menu item

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Home screen
After you switch on the receiver, the display panel initially displays the
Sennheiser logo. After a short time, the home screen is then displayed.
The home screen has three different standard displays.
▷On the home screen, turn the jog dial to switch between the standard
displays.
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The display is dimmed automatically after 2 minutes of inactivity.
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If there is no radio link to a transmitter, the display switches off after 20
minutes. The display can be reactivated by pressing any button.