Sennheiser EK3253 Specifications

EK 3253Instructions for use

12“PILOT” displayThe “PILOT” display  appears on the display panel when the pilot tone evaluation is activated (see “Activating/deactivating the pilo

13Preparing the receiver for useInserting and replacing the batteriesFor powering the EK 3253 receiver, two 1.5 V AA size batteries are required.  Pr

14Inserting and charging the accupackThe receiver can also be powered via the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack. Insert the accupack into the b

15Using the receiverSwitching the receiver on/off To switch the receiver on, turn the volume control  to the right until it clicks. The red LED  li

16 Connect the supplied earphones or any Sennheiser stereo headphones with 3.5 mm stereo jack plug to the headphone output (PHONES) .  First, set

17Adjusting the balance/FOCUSDuring stereo operation – and provided that the standard display is shown – the / rocker button  serves to adjust the

18The operating menuThe buttonsButtons Mode To ...SET Standard displayget into the operating menuOperating menuget into the setting mode of the select

19Overview of menusDisplay Function of the menuCHAN Selecting a channelTUNE Setting a receiving frequency for the channel bank “U” (user bank)SCAN S

20Working with the operating menuBy way of example of the “TUNE” menu, this section describes how to use the operating menu.After switching on the rec

21Adjusting a setting Press the / rocker button to adjust the setting. By briefly pressing the / rocker button, the display jumps either forward

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22The operating menu of the receiverSETChanging the channelSTOREDCHANF. 01B.CHF. 02B.CHSETSQELCHSetting the squelch thresholdCurrent squelch threshold

23HI-BST PILOTActivating/deactivating the pilot tone evaluation SETPilot tone evaluation activated or deactivated PLT. ONONPLT. OFFOFFCurrent balan

24Adjustment tips for the operating menuSelecting a channel – CHANVia the “CHAN” menu, you can switch between the channels in the channel banks “F” (f

25 Press the SET button to confirm your selection. The receiver changes immediately to the new frequency.Scanning the channel bank for free channels

26Note:Before adjusting the squelch threshold to a different setting, use the volume control  to set the volume for the connected headphones to the m

27Stereo/FOCUS selection – ST-FOCVia the “ST-FOC” menu, you can switch between stereo and FOCUS operation. In both operating modes, the corresponding

28Selecting the standard display – DISLPYVia the “DISPLY” menu, you can select the standard display:Entering a name – NAMEVia the “NAME” menu, you can

29 Press the SET button to change to the next segment and select the next character. Have you entered the name completely? Press the SETbutton to st

30 Press the two unlocking buttons  and open the battery compartment cover . Press the SET button . “LOC.ON” and the lock mode icon appear on the

31If problems occur ...Error checklistIf problems occur that are not listed in the above table or if the problems cannot be solved with the proposed s

If problems occur ... ... 31Error checklist ...

32Recommendations and tips... for the receivery The antenna must not be in direct contact with the body... for optimum receptiony Reception range dep

33Additional informationHDX noise reduction Progress you can hear:The product family is equipped with HDX, the Sennheiser noise reduction system that

34SquelchPilot tone squelchWhen set to stereo operation, the transmitter adds a 19-kHz pilot tone to the audio signal. The receiver checks incoming au

35SpecificationsEK 3253 bodypack receiverRF characteristicsModulation FM stereoFrequency ranges 518–554, 626–662, 740–776, 786–822, 830–866 MHz Rece

36IE 4 earphonesConnector assignmentAccessoriesIE 4: Earphones IES 4: 1 pair of ear sleeves for IE 4 earphonesBA 2015: Accupack L 2015: Charger for BA

37Warranty regulationsThe guarantee period for this Sennheiser product is 24 months from the date of purchase. Excluded are accessory items, rechargea

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6Safety instructionsy Please read these instructions carefully and completely before using the receiver.y Make these instructions easily accessible to

7Intended use of the receiverIntended use includesy having read these instructions especially the chapter “Safety instructions”.y using the receiver w

8EK 3253 bodypack receiverWith the wireless in-ear monitoring system, consisting of the SR 3254 or SR 3256 stereo transmitter and the EK 3253 bodypack

9The operating controls Headphone output (PHONES), 3.5 mm jack socket  Antenna Red LED for operation and battery status indication (LOW BAT/ON)

10Indications and displaysThe LC display Alphanumeric display “B.CH“ – appears when the channel bank and the channel number are displayed “MHz“ – a

11Red LED lit up: The receiver is switched on and the capacity of the batteries/accupack is sufficient.Red LED flashing: The batteries are/the accup