Sennheiser ew D1-835-S User guide

System Manual

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Contents
Contents
Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Optimum sound the easy way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Product overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
EM D1 rack receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
SKM D1, SKM-S D1 and SK D1 transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Displays of the transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Optional accessories for the transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
ME 3-II headset microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
ME 2-2 clip-on microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Putting the products into operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Putting the receiver into operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Preparing the headset microphone for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Attaching the clip-on microphone to clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Putting the handheld transmitter into operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Recharging the accupack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using the products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Switching the devices on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Checking the charge status of the batteries or accupacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Checking the RF signal level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Muting the bodypack transmitter or the SKM-S D1 handheld transmitter 28
Pairing a receiver with a transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Identifying paired devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using the devices in multi-channel operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Switching between the standard display and the extended standard display 29
Using the operating menu of the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Controlling, monitoring or updating devices via the network . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Cleaning and maintaining the products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
If a problem occurs ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Reacting to messages displayed on the display panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Manufacturer Declarations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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Important safety instructions
Important safety instructions
1. Read these safety instructions and the instruction manuals of the prod-
ucts.
2. Keep these safety instructions and the instruction manuals of the prod-
ucts. Always include these safety instructions and the instruction manuals
when passing the products on to third parties.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use the products near water.
6. Only clean the products when they are not connected to the power supply
system. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install the products in accordance
with the instructions given in the instruction manuals.
8. Do not operate near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Only operate the products from the types of power source specified in the
chapter “Specifications” on page 46 and indicated on the power supply
unit.
10. Only use the supplied power supply units.
11. Unplug the power supply units from the wall socket,
- to completely disconnect the products from the power supply system,
- during lightning storms or
- when not using the products for long periods of time.
12. Always ensure that the power supply units are
- in a safe operating condition and easily accessible,
- properly plugged into the wall socket,
- only operated within the permissible temperature range,
- not covered or exposed to direct sunlight for longer periods of time in
order to prevent heat accumulation.
13. Protect the power cords from being walked on or pinched, particularly at
the points where they exit from wall sockets, power supply units and prod-
ucts.
14. Only use attachments, accessories or spare parts specified by Sennheiser
15. Only use the products with the carts, stands, tripods, brackets, or tables
specified by Sennheiser, or sold with the products.
16. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/product combina-
tion to avoid injury from tip-over.
17. When using the supplied device feet, do not place the products on delicate
surfaces. Delicate surfaces can become discolored or stained when they
come into contact with the plastic of the device feet.
18. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the products have been damaged in any way, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the products, when the products has been
exposed to rain or moisture, do not operate normally, or have been
dropped.
19. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the
products to rain or moisture
20. Do not expose the products to dripping or splashing. Ensure that no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the products.

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Important safety instructions
Risk of fire due to overloading
왘Do not overload wall outlets and extension cables as this may result in fire
and electric shock.
Safety instructions for antennas
왘Use safety wires to protect the antennas against tipping/dropping.
The safety wires, rope terminations and coupling links must comply in their
dimensioning and condition with the regulations and standards of the
country in which they are used!
Safety instructions for lithium-ion rechargeable batteries
If abused or misused, the rechargeable batteries may leak. In extreme cases,
they may even present a risk of
•explosion,
• fire development,
• heat generation,
• smoke or gas development.
Sennheiser does not accept any liability for damage arising from abuse or mis-
use.
왘Keep away from children.
왘Only charge rechargeable batteries with chargers recommended by
Sennheiser.
왘Observe correct polarity.
왘Pack/store charged rechargeable batteries so that the terminals cannot
contact each other – danger of shorting out/fire hazard.
왘Do not expose to moisture.
왘Switch rechargeable battery-powered products off after use.
왘Only charge rechargeable batteries at ambient temperatures between
10 °C/50 °F and 40 °C/104 °F.
왘When not using rechargeable batteries for extended periods of time,
charge them regularly (about every three months).
왘Do not mutilate or dismantle.
왘Do not heat above 60 °C/140 °F, e.g. do not expose to sunlight or throw
into a fire.
왘Immediately remove rechargeable batteries from obviously defective prod-
ucts.
왘Do not continue to use defective rechargeable batteries.
왘Only use rechargeable batteries specified by Sennheiser.

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Important safety instructions
왘Dispose of rechargeable batteries at special collection points or return them
to your specialist dealer.
왘Store the products in a cool and dry place at room temperature (approx.
20 °C/68 °F).
왘Remove the rechargeable batteries if the products will not be used for
extended periods of time.
Intended use
The microphones, the transmitters, the receiver and the accessories of the
Sennheiser system can be combined with each other and
have been designed for indoor use (e.g. in rehearsal rooms, studios, theaters
and on stages).
In order that music and vocals are transmitted in the best possible quality, the
products have to be connected, as described in this instruction manual, to a
suitable mixing console or amplifier which, in turn, has to be connected to
optimally positioned loudspeakers.
The products can be used for commercial purposes.
Intended use includes:
• having read and understood these safety instructions and the instruction
manuals of the products
• using the products within the operating conditions and limitations
described in these safety instructions and in the instruction manuals of the
products.
It is considered improper use when the products are used for any application
not named in the instruction manuals of the products.
Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage arising from abuse or misuse
of the products and their accessories.

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Optimum sound the easy way
Optimum sound the easy way
The Sennheiser series consists of high-quality state-of-
the-art RF transmission systems with a high level of operational reliability and
ease of use. The transmitters and the receiver permit wireless transmission
with studio-quality sound.
Features of the series:
• Digital transmission with an excellent transmission range and intelligent
signal amplification
• Optimum sound due to preset sound profiles and audio effects:
- low-cut filter
- equalizer
- automatic gain control
-de-esser
• Quick and easy setup and operation due to automatic frequency manage-
ment and automatic microphone sensitivity adjustment
• Low latency
• Extended dynamic range
• Secure and license-free transmission in the 2.4 GHz frequency band
• Automatic interference management provides optimum protection against
sources of interference such as WiFi or Bluetooth
• Long battery life
• Centralized remote control, monitoring and firmware updating via the
“Wireless System Remote” (WSR) app or the “Sennheiser D1 SL Updater”
software
• Convenient access to help functions via QR codes

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Package contents
Package contents
Package contents Vocal Sets Lavalier
Set
Headmic
Set
Instrument
Set
ew D1-835-S ew D1-845-S ew D1-935 ew D1-945 ew D1-ME2 ew D1-ME3 ew D1-CI1
EM D1
rack receiver 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
SK D1
bodypack transmitter – – – – 1 1 1
ME 2-2
clip-on microphone – – – – 1 – –
ME 3-II
headset microphone – – – – – 1 –
Handheld transmitter
with mute switch
and MMD 835-1
microphone head
1 – – – – – –
Handheld transmitter
with mute switch
and MMD 845-1
microphone head
– 1 – – – – –
Handheld transmitter
with MMD 935-1
microphone head
– – 1 – – – –
Handheld transmitter
with MMD 945-1
microphone head
– – – 1 – – –
B 10 battery box 1 1 1 1 – – –
B 30 battery box – – – – 1 1 1
NT 12-4C1or NT 2-32
power supply unit
1Country-specific versions of the NT 12-4C are available for Europe, the UK, and the USA.
2The NT 2-3 power supply unit is available for all other regions.
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
CI 1 guitar cable – – – – – – 1
Transport case 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
AA size batteries
(1,5 V) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

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Product overviews
Product overviews
The transmitters and the receiver are available in different country variants:
• -H variants are available in Europe, the UK and all other countries in which
the products are distributed
• -NH variants are available in the Americas, China and Australia
• -NH10 variants are available in Japan and South Korea
The country variant can be found on the packaging and on the type plate as
shown on the left.
왘Only use the country variant permitted for use at the venue.
왘Do not combine devices of different country variants.
EM D1 rack receiver
Operating elements – front panel
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234567
12G4 rod antennas for connection to the R-SMA sockets at the rear of the receiver
2PAIR button Short-press to identify the paired transmitter (see page 29).
Long-press to change the pairing (see page 28).
3Display panel For details, see page 9.
4Jog dial Turn to navigate through the menu, to change settings or to change from the
standard display to the extended standard display.
Press to open the menu or to confirm the entry or selection.
5ESC button Short-press to navigate to the next higher level in the menu or to exit a menu
item without confirming new settings or entries.
Long-press to exit the menu and to return to the standard display.
6STANDBY button Short-press to switch the receiver on.
Long-press to switch the receiver off.

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Product overviews
Operating elements – rear panel
7Status LED lights up green: A radio link to the transmitter is established. The batteries of the received
transmitter are sufficiently charged.
flashes green:
The PAIR button has been short-pressed. Paired devices are being identified.
flashes alternately
green and red:
The PAIR button has been long-pressed. The receiver establishes a radio link
to a transmitter whose PAIR button has also been long-pressed.
lights up yellow: The received transmitter has been muted with the MUTE switch. In addition,
Muted is displayed on the display panel.
flashes red:
The battery capacity of the received transmitter is only sufficient for approx.
30 minutes of operation.
lights up red: No radio link to a transmitter. In addition, the background of the display panel
changes back and forth between light and dark and No Link appears on the
display panel.
890ABCD
8R-SMA socket ANT II Antenna input II for connecting a supplied 2G4 rod antenna (for details, see
page 16)
9Cable grip for the cable of the power supply unit
0DC IN socket for connection of the power supply unit
A¼" (6.3 mm) jack socket
AF OUT UNBAL
Unbalanced audio output for connection to the ¼" (6.3 mm) jack input of the
mixing console (for details, see page 20)
BXLR-3 socket AF OUT BAL Balanced audio output for connection to the XLR-3 input of the mixing console
(for details, see page 20)
CEthernet socket LAN for connecting to a network router or a switch (e.g. to control, monitor and
update several receivers via a mobile device or a computer (for details, see
page 20)
DR-SMA socket ANT I Antenna input I for connecting a supplied 2G4 rod antenna (for details, see
page 16)