Sennheiser SKM 500 User manual

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Contents
Contents
Important safety instructions ........................................................................ 2
The SKM 500 G3 radio microphone family .................................................. 3
The frequency bank system ..................................................................... 3
Areas of application ................................................................................... 4
Delivery includes ................................................................................................ 5
Product overview ............................................................................................... 6
Overview of the SKM 500 radio microphone ........................................ 6
Overview of the displays ........................................................................... 7
Putting the radio microphone into operation ............................................ 8
Inserting the batteries/accupack ............................................................ 8
Charging the accupack .............................................................................. 9
Changing the microphone head ............................................................... 9
Changing the color-coded protection ring .......................................... 10
Using the radio microphone ......................................................................... 10
Switching the radio microphone on/off .............................................. 10
Deactivating the lock mode temporarily ............................................ 11
Deactivating the RF signal ..................................................................... 12
Selecting a standard display ................................................................. 12
Using the operating menu ........................................................................... 13
The buttons .............................................................................................. 13
Overview of the operating menu ......................................................... 13
Working with the operating menu ...................................................... 14
Adjusting settings via the operating menu ............................................. 16
The main menu “Menu” ......................................................................... 16
The extended menu “Advanced Menu” .............................................. 18
Adjustment tips .............................................................................................. 20
Synchronizing the radio microphone with a receiver ....................... 20
Cleaning the radio microphone ................................................................... 21
If a problem occurs ... ..................................................................................... 22
Specifications .................................................................................................. 23
Polar diagrams and frequency response curves
of the microphone heads ....................................................................... 24
Manufacturer Declarations ........................................................................... 26
For more detailed information on the individual sections
of this instruction manual, visit the SKM 500 G3 product
page on our website at www.sennheiser.com.
There you can also view an animated instruction manual.
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Important safety instructions
Important safety instructions
• Read this instruction manual.
• Keep this instruction manual. Always include this instruction manual
when passing the device on to third parties.
• Heed all warnings and follow all instructions.
• Clean the device only with a slightly damp cloth.
• Do not place the device near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves,
or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by Sennheiser.
• When replacement parts are required, only use replacement parts
specified by Sennheiser or those having the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required if the device has been damaged in any way, liquid
has been spilled, objects have fallen inside, the device has been exposed
to rain or moisture, does not operate properly or has been dropped.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of short circuits, do not use the device near
water and do not expose it to rain or moisture.
Intended use
Intended use of the ew 500 G3 series devices includes:
• having read these instructions especially the chapter “Important safety
instructions”,
• using the devices within the operating conditions and limitations
described in this instruction manual.
“Improper use” means using the devices other than as described in these
instructions, or under operating conditions which differ from those
described herein.
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The SKM 500 G3 radio microphone family
The SKM 500 G3 radio microphone family
The SKM 500 G3 radio microphone is part of the evolution wireless series
generation 3 (ew G3). With this series, Sennheiser offers high-quality
state-of-the-art RF transmission systems with a high level of operational
reliability and ease of use. Transmitters and receivers permit wireless
transmission with studio-quality sound.
Features of the evolution wireless 500 G3 series:
• Optimized PLL synthesizer and microprocessor technology
•HDX noise reduction system
•Pilottonesquelchcontrol
• True diversity technology
• Switching bandwidth of 42 MHz
• Increased immunity to intermodulation and interferences in multi-
channel operation
• Interchangeable microphone heads, allowing the use of different
pick-up patterns and sensitivities
The frequency bank system
Please note: Frequency usage is different for each country. Your
Sennheiser partner will have all the necessary details on the available legal
frequencies for your area.
The radio microphone is available in 6 UHF frequency ranges with
1,680 transmission frequencies per frequency range:
Each frequency range (A–E, G) offers 26 frequency banks with up to
32 channels each:
Each of the channels in the frequency banks “1” to “20” has been factory-
preset to a fixed transmission frequency (frequency preset). The factory-
preset frequencies within one frequency bank are intermodulation-free.
These frequencies cannot be changed.
For an overview of the frequency presets, please refer to the supplied
frequency information sheet. Updated versions of the frequency informa-
tion sheet can be downloaded from the SKM 500 G3 product page on our
website at www.sennheiser.com.
The frequency banks “U1” to “U6” allow you to freely select and store
transmission frequencies. It might be that these transmission frequencies
are not intermodulation-free.
Range A: 516 – 558 MHz Range C: 734 – 776 MHz
Range G: 566 – 608 MHz Range D: 780 – 822 MHz
Range B: 626 – 668 MHz Range E: 823 – 865 MHz
Frequency bank 1... 20
Frequency bank U1 ... U6
Channel 32 – frequency preset
Channel 1– frequency preset
Channel 2– frequency preset
Channel 32 – freely selectable frequency
Channel 1– freely selectable frequency
Channel 2– freely selectable frequency
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The SKM 500 G3 radio microphone family
Areas of application
The radio microphone family can be combined with the EM 500 G3 rack-
mount receiver.
The EM 500 G3 rack-mount receiver is available in the same UHF frequency
ranges and is equipped with the same frequency bank system with
factory-preset frequencies. This has the advantage that
• a transmission system is ready for immediate use after switch-on,
• several transmission systems can be operated simultaneously on the
preset frequencies without causing intermodulation interference.
The name and pick-up pattern of the microphone head are printed on the
sound inlet basket of the radio microphone.
Overview of the microphone heads:
Radio microphone
Interchangeable
microphone heads
Receiver
SKM 500-935 G3*
*The name of the radio microphone is a combination of the name of the
transmitter and the name of the microphone head:
Transmitter + Microphone head = Name of the radio microphone
SKM 500 G3 + MMD 935-1 = SKM 500-935 G3
MMD 935-1 EM 500 G3
SKM 500-945 G3*MMD 945-1
SKM 500-965 G3*MMK 965-1
M icrophone head Type Pick-up pattern
MMD 935-1 dynamic cardioid
MMD 945-1 dynamic super-cardioid
MMK 965-1 true condenser cardioid/
super-cardioid,
switchable
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Delivery includes
Delivery includes
The packaging contains the following items:
1 SKM 500 G3 radio microphone incl. microphone head
2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V
1 microphone clamp
1 instruction manual
1 frequency information sheet
1 RF licensing information sheet
1HHP2pouch
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Product overview
Product overview
Overview of the SKM 500 radio microphone
쐃Microphone head (interchangeable)
쐇Name and pick-up pattern of the microphone head
(not visible here, see page 4)
쐋Body of radio microphone
쐏Battery compartment (not visible from outside)
쐄Display panel, backlit in orange
쐂Infra-red interface
쐆Antenna
쐊Color-coded protection ring;
available in different colors
쐎Operation and battery status indicator, red LED
(lit = ON/flashing = LOW BAT)
쐅Charging contacts
쐈Multi-function switch: (DOWN),  (UP) and (SET)
쐉ON/OFF button
(serves as the ESC (cancel) key in the operating menu)
쐊
쐋
쐏
쐂쐆
쐉
쐅
쐅
쐎
쐅
쐊
쐈
쐄
쐇
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Product overview
Overview of the displays
After switch-on, the radio microphone displays the standard display
“Frequency/Name”. For further illustrations and examples of the different
standard displays, refer to page 12.
The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds.
Display Meaning
햲Audio level “AF”Modulation of the radio microphone with
peak hold function
햳Frequency Current transmission frequency
햴Name User selectable name
햵Transmission icon RF signal is being transmitted
햶Lock mode icon Lock mode is activated
햷“P” (Pilot) Pilot tone transmission is activated
햸“MUTE”Audio signal is muted
햹Battery status Charge status:
approx. 100%
approx. 70%
approx. 30%
charge status is critical ,
the red LOW BATT LED 쐎
is
flashing
:
MHz
543.200
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햳 햴햲
햶
햵
햹
햸햷
쐎
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Putting the radio microphone into operation
Putting the radio microphone into
operation
Inserting the batteries/accupack
For powering the radio microphone, you can either use two 1.5 V AA size
batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack.
Unscrew the lower part of the radio microphone from the radio micro-
phone’s body 쐋by turning it counterclockwise.
Slide back the lower part of the radio microphone as far as it will go.
Open the battery compartment cover 씈.
Insert the batteries or the BA 2015 accupack as shown on the battery
compartment cover. Observe correct polarity when inserting the
batteries/accupack.
Close the battery compartment cover 씈.
Push the battery compartment into the radio microphone’s body.
Screw the lower part of the radio microphone back to the radio micro-
phone’s body 쐋.
When unscrewing the radio microphone during operation, the
muting function is automatically activated. “MUTE” appears on
the display panel.
When screwing the lower part of the radio microphone back to
the radio microphone’s body, the muting is canceled.
쐋
씈
씈
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Putting the radio microphone into operation
Charging the accupack
To charge the radio microphone with the inserted BA 2015 accupack
(optional accessory):
Use the LA 2 charging adapter to insert the radio microphone into the
L 2015 charger (both the charger and the charging adapter are avail-
able as optional accessories – information on accessories can be found
on our web site at www.sennheiser.com).
Changing the microphone head
The microphone head 쐃is easy to change.
Unscrew the microphone head 쐃.
Screw the desired microphone head to the radio microphone and the
radio microphone is operational again.
The L 2015 charger can only charge individual BA 2015 accupacks
or – when used in conjunction with the LA 2 charging adapter –
the radio microphone with the BA 2015 accupack inserted.
Standard batteries (primary cells) or individual rechargeable
battery cells cannot be charged.
Do not touch the contacts of the radio microphone nor the
contacts of the microphone head 쐃. The contacts can become
dirty or damaged if touched.
When unscrewing the microphone head 쐃during operation, the
muting function is automatically activated. “MUTE” appears on
the display panel.
When screwing the microphone head 쐃back to the radio micro-
phone, the muting is canceled.
쐃
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Using the radio microphone
Changing the color-coded protection ring
The color-coded protection ring 쐊prevents the multi-function switch 쐈
from accidental operation. Protection rings 쐊in different colors are avail-
able as accessories (information on accessories can be found on our web
site at www.sennheiser.com). The protection rings allow you to clearly
identify each radio microphone.
Remove the color-coded protection ring 쐊as shown.
Put on a new protection ring 쐊as shown.
Using the radio microphone
To establish a transmission link, proceed as follows:
1. Switch the receiver on
(see the instruction manual of the receiver).
2. Switch the radio microphone on (see below).
The transmission link is established and the display backlighting of
the receiver changes from red to orange.
Switching the radio microphone on/off
To switch the radio microphone on (online operation):
To switch the radio microphone off:
If necessary, deactivate the lock mode (see page 11).
Briefly press the ON/OFF button 쐉.
The radio microphone transmits an RF signal. The transmis-
sion icon 햵is displayed.
The red ON LED 쐎lights up and the standard display
“Frequency/Name” appears on the display panel.
You can switch the radio microphone on and deactivate the
RF signal on switch-on. For more information, see below.
Press the ON/OFF button 쐉until “OFF” appears on the
display panel. The red ON LED 쐎goes off and the display
panel turns off.
쐊 쐊
쐊 쐊
쐉
쐎
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
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Using the radio microphone
To switch the radio microphone on and to deactivate the RF signal on
switch-on (offline operation):
To activate the RF signal:
Deactivating the lock mode temporarily
You can activate or deactivate the automatic lock mode via the “Auto
Lock” menu item (see page 17). If the lock mode is activated, you have
to temporarily deactivate it In order to be able to operate the radio
microphone:
The lock mode icon 햶flashes prior to the lock mode being activated again.
When in the operating menu, pressing the ON/OFF button 쐉will
cancel your entry (ESC function) and return you to the current
standard display.
Press the ON/OFF button 쐉until “RF Mute On?” appears on
the display panel.
Press the multi-function switch.
The transmission frequency is displayed but the radio micro-
phone does not transmit an RF signal. The transmission
icon 햵is not displayed. When the pilot tone function is acti-
vated on both radio microphone and receiver, “RF Mute”
appears on the receiver’s display panel.
Use this function to save battery power or to prepare a radio
microphone for use during live operation without causing inter-
ference to existing transmission links.
Briefly press the ON/OFF button.
“RF Mute Off” appears on the display panel.
Press the multi-function switch.
The transmission icon 햵is displayed again.
Press the multi-function switch.
“Locked” appears on the display panel.
Move the multi-function switch upwards/downwards.
“Unlock?” appears on the display panel
Press the multi-function switch again.
The lock mode is temporarily deactivated.
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long the lock mode remains deactivated:
When you are in the operating menu
The lock mode is deactivated as long as you are in the
operating menu.
When one of the standard displays is shown
The lock mode is automatically activated after 10 seconds.
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Using the radio microphone
Deactivating the RF signal
Deactivating the RF signal on switch-on
For information on deactivating the RF signal on switch-on, refer to the
chapter “Switching the radio microphone on/off” on page 10.
Deactivating the RF signal during operation
Selecting a standard display
When one of the standard displays is shown on the display
panel, briefly press the ON/OFF button.
“RX Mute On?” appears on the display panel.
Proceed as described on page 11.
Move the multi-function switch to select a standard display:
Contents of the display Selectable standard display
“Frequency/Name”
“Channel/Frequency”
“Channel/Name”
ON/OFF
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543.200
MUTE
P
AF
MHz
543.200
B.Ch: 20.32
MUTE
P
AF
B.Ch: 20.32
MUTE
P
AF
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Using the operating menu
Using the operating menu
The buttons
Overview of the operating menu
Button Function of the button
Press the
ON/OFF button
• Switches the radio microphone on and off
• Cancels the entry and returns to the current
standard display (ESC function)
• Activates/deactivates the RF signal
(special function, see page 12)
Press the multi-
function switch
• Changes from the current standard display to the
operating menu
• Calls up a menu item
•Entersasubmenu
• Stores the settings and returns to the operating
menu
Move the multi-
function switch
• Selects a standard display
• Changes to the next/previous menu item
• Changes the setting of a menu item
Display Function of the menu item
Main menu “Menu”
Sensitivity Adjusts the sensitivity “AF”
(see page 16)
Frequency Preset Changes the frequency bank and the channel
(see page 16)
Name Enters the transmitter name
(see page 17)
Auto Lock Activates/deactivates the automatic lock mode
(see page 17)
Advanced Calls up the extended menu “Advanced Menu”
(see page 17)
Exit Exits the operating menu and returns to the
current standard display
Extended menu “Advanced Menu”
Tune Sets the transmission frequencies for
the frequency banks “U1” to “U6”
(see page 18)
Special function: Sets a channel and a transmis-
sion frequency for the frequency banks “U1” to
“U6” (see page 18)
RF Power Adjusts the transmission power
(see page 18)
Pilot Tone Activates/deactivates the pilot tone
transmission (see page 19)
ON/OFF
Main menu
“Menu”
Sensitivity
Frequency Preset
Name
Auto Lock
Advanced
Exit
Tune
RF Power
Pilot Tone
LCD Contrast
Reset
Software Revision
Exit
Extended menu
“Advanced”
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Using the operating menu
Working with the operating menu
By way of example of the “Sensitivity” menu, this section describes how to
use the operating menu.
Changing from the current standard display to the operating
menu
Selecting a menu item
Changing and storing settings
Canceling an entry
To subsequently return to the last edited menu item:
LCD Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the display panel
(see page 19)
Reset Resets the radio microphone
(see page 19)
Software Revision Displays the current software revision
(see page 19)
Exit Exits the extended menu “Advanced Menu” and
returns to the main menu
If the lock mode is activated, you have to deactivate it In order to
be able to work with the operating menu (see page 11).
Press the multi-function switch.
The current standard display is replaced by the main menu.
The last selected menu item is displayed.
Move the multi-function switch to change to the
“Sensitivity” menu item.
The current setting of the selected menu item is displayed:
Press the multi-function switch to call up the menu item.
Move the multi-function switch to adjust the input
sensitivity.
Press the multi-function switch to store the setting.
Press the ON/OFF button to cancel the entry.
The current standard display appears on the display panel.
Press the multi-function switch so many times until the last
edited menu item appears.
Display Function of the menu item
Menu
Sensitivity
–12 dB
Menu
–12 dB
Sensitivity
– 12 dB
Sensitivity
–36 dB
Sensitivity
“Stored”
Call up
“Sensitivity”
Select the desired
setting
Store the setting
ON/OFF
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Using the operating menu
Exiting a menu item
To directly return to the current standard display:
Change to the “Exit” menu item.
Confirm your selection.
You return to the next higher menu level.
Press the ON/OFF button.
Menu
Exit
ON/OFF
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
Adjusting settings via the operating menu
The main menu “Menu”
Adjusting the input sensitivity – “Sensitivity”
Adjustment range: 0 to –48 dB, adjustable in steps of 6 dB
The transmitter’s audio level display “AF”햲always indicates the audio
level, even if the radio microphone is muted, e.g. allowing you to check the
adjusted sensitivity before live operation.
The following figures are a guide to the best settings:
Selecting the frequency bank and the channel manually –
“Frequency Preset”
When you are in the “Frequency Preset” menu item, the RF signal is
deactivated.
Make use of the possibility to adjust settings via the operating
menu of your receiver and to transfer these settings to the radio
microphone. For more information, refer to the instruction
manual of the receiver. The relevant information is marked with
the sync icon.
For more detailed information on the operating menu, visit the
SKM 500 G3 product page at www.sennheiser.com.
Input sensitivity
adjusted ... Effect/display
... too high Close talking distances, speakers with loud
voices or loud music passages cause over-
modulation in the transmission link.
The audio level display “AF”햲shows full
deflection for the duration of the over-
modulation.
... correctly The audio level display “AF”햲shows full
deflection only during the loudest passages.
... too low The transmission link is undermodulated. This
results in a signal with high background noise.
Transmission situation Sensitivity setting
Loud music/vocals 48 to 18 dB
Presentations 18 to 12 dB
Interviews 12 to 0 dB
Menu
–12 dB
Sensitivity
– 12 dB
Sensitivity
–36 dB
Sensitivity
“Stored”
Call up
“Sensitivity”
Select the desired
setting
Store the setting
MHz
543.200
B.Ch: 20.32
MUTE
P
AF
햲
Menu
B.Ch: 5.14
B.Ch:
MHz
543.200
Frequency Preset
Frequency Preset 5.14 B.Ch:
MHz
Frequency Preset
1.14
Call up “Frequency
Preset»
Select the
frequency bank
and confirm
Select the channel;
store the setting
“Stored”
543.200
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
Overview of the frequency banks and channels:
When setting up multi-channel systems, please observe the following:
Only the factory-preset frequencies within one frequency bank are inter-
modulation-free (see page 20). Radio microphone and receiver of a trans-
mission link have to be set to the same frequency. It is vital to observe the
notes on frequency selection on page 20.
Entering a name – “Name”
Via the “Name” menu, you can enter a freely selectable name (e.g. the
name of the performer) for the radio microphone.
The name can be displayed on the standard displays “Frequency/Name”
and “Channel/Name”. The name can consist of up to 8 characters such as:
• letters (without pronounciation marks),
• numbers from 0 to 9,
• special characters and spaces.
To enter a name, proceed as follows:
Activating/deactivating the automatic lock mode – “Auto Lock“
The lock mode prevents that the radio microphone is accidentally switched
off or programed during operation. The lock mode icon 햶on the
current standard display indicates that the lock mode is activated.
For information on how to use the lock mode, refer to page 11.
The extended menu “Advanced Menu”
Setting transmission frequencies and frequency banks – “Tune”
When you have selected one of the system banks and then select the
“Tune” menu, the radio microphone automatically switches to channel 1
of the frequency bank “U1”. In this case, “U1.1” briefly appears on the
display panel. Upon delivery, the channels of the frequency banks “U1” to
“U6” are not assigned a transmission frequency.
Frequency bank Channels Type
“1” to “20”up to 32 per
frequency bank
System bank:
frequencies are factory-preset
“U1” to “U6”up to 32 per
frequency bank
User bank:
frequencies are freely selectable
Move the multi-function switch to select a character.
Press the multi-function switch to change to the next
segment/character or to store the complete entry.
Move the multi-function switch to select the desired setting
.
Call up “Name” Enter a character
and confirm
Enter a character;
store the setting
Menu
Lichael
Name
Name Name
Lichael Michael
“Stored”
Call up
«Auto Lock»
Select the desired
setting
Active
Auto Lock
Active
Auto Lock
Inactive
Auto Lock
Menu
Store the setting
“Stored”
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
When you are in the “Tune” menu item, the RF signal is deactivated.
Via the “Tune” menu item, you can set a transmission frequency to be
stored in the current channel or you can select a different channel in one
of the frequency banks “U1” to “U6” and assign this channel a transmis-
sion frequency. It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on
page 20.
Setting a transmission frequency for the current channel
Set the desired frequency.
Selecting a channel and assigning this channel a frequency
Set the desired frequency bank and the desired channel.
Set the desired frequency.
Adjusting the transmission power – “RF Power”
Via the “RF Power” menu item, you can adjust the transmission power in
two steps. It is vital to observe the notes on the supplied frequency infor-
mation sheet!
Move the multi-function switch until the “Tune” menu item
appears.
Press the multi-function switch
.
The frequency selection appears.
Press the multi-function switch.
Your settings are stored. You are back to the operating menu.
Move the multi-function switch until the “Tune” menu item
appears.
Press the multi-function switch until the frequency bank
selection appears.
Press the multi-function switch.
The frequency selection appears.
Select the MHz
value and confirm
Select the kHz
value; store the
setting
543 .200 MHz
Tune
544.200 MHz
B.Ch: 21.1 B.Ch: 21.1
Tune
Call up “Tune”
Advanced Menu
Tune
“Stored”
543.200 MHz
Select the frequency
bank and confirm
Select the channel;
store the setting
Tune
B.Ch: U1. 1 B.Ch: U1. 1
Tune
Call up “Tune”
(special function)
Advanced Menu
Tune
“Stored”
543.200 MHz 543.200 MHz 543.200 MHz
Call up
“RF Power”
Select the desired
setting
Store the setting
Advanced Menu
RF Power
Standard
Standard
RF Power
Low
RF Power
“Stored”
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
Activating/deactivating the pilot tone transmission –
“Pilot Tone”
The radio microphone adds an inaudible pilot tone to the audio signal. The
receiver detects and evaluates the pilot tone, and is thus able to identify
the signal of the matching transmitter and mute all others. The pilot tone
supports the receiver’s squelch function.
Devices of the ew 500 G1 series (generation 1) do not support the pilot
tone function. Therefore, please observe the following when combining a
radio microphone or receiver of the ew 500 G3 series (generation 3) with
devices from an earlier evolution wireless generation:
Adjusting the contrast of the display panel – “LCD Contrast”
You can adjust the contrast of the display panel in 16 steps.
Loading the factory-preset default settings – “Reset”
When resetting the radio microphone, only the selected settings for the
pilot tone and for the frequency banks “U1” to “U6” remain unchanged.
For an overview of the factory-preset default settings, refer to the
supplied frequency information sheet.
Displaying the software revision – “Software Revision”
You can display the current software revision of the radio microphone.
For information on software updates, visit the SKM 500 G3 product
page at www.sennheiser.com.
Radio microphone Receiver Make sure to ...
w G3/ w G2 w G3/ w G2 ... activate the pilot tone func-
tion on both radio microphone
and receiver.
w G3 w G1 ... deactivate the pilot tone
function on the ew 500 G3
radio microphone.
w G1 w G3 ... deactivate the pilot tone
function on the ew 500 G3
receiver.
Call up
“Pilot Tone”
Select the desired
setting
Store the setting
Name
Advanced Menu
Pilot Tone
Active
Active
Pilot
Inactive
Pilot
“Stored”
Select the desired
setting; apply the
setting
Call up “Reset”
Advanced Menu
Reset Yes
Reset
“Stored”
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Adjustment tips
Adjustment tips
Synchronizing the radio microphone with a receiver
When synchronizing the radio microphone with a receiver, please observe
the following:
Only use a radio microphone and a receiver from the same frequency
range (see the type plate on the radio microphone and the receiver).
Make sure that the desired frequencies are listed in the enclosed
frequency information sheet.
Make sure that the desired frequencies are approved and legal in your
country and, if necessary, apply for an operating license.
Synchronizing the radio microphone with the receiver –
individual operation
Upon delivery, the radio microphone and the receiver are synchronized
with each other. However, if you cannot establish a transmission link
between radio microphone and receiver, you have to synchronize the
channels of the devices.
For information on automatic synchronization of the radio microphone
with the receiver (individual operation), refer to the instruction manual of
the receiver. This information is marked with the icon.
Alternatively, you can set the channel on the radio microphone manually:
Make sure that you set the radio microphone to the same frequency
bank and the same channel as the receiver (see page 16).
If you still cannot establish a transmission link, refer to the chapter “If a
problem occurs ...” on page 22.
Synchronizing radio microphones with receivers –
multi-channel operation
Combined with ew 500 G3 receivers, ew 500 G3 radio microphones can
form transmission links that can be used in multi-channel systems. In
order to ensure an intermodulation-free transmission, use the same
frequency bank for all transmission links.
For information on automatic synchronization of radio microphones with
receivers (multi-channel operation), refer to the instruction manual of
your receiver. For more information on multi-channel operation, visit the
SKM 500 G3 product page at www.sennheiser.com.
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