Sennheiser 500 Series User Manual

500 SeriesInstruction manual

Product overview8Overview of the SK 500 bodypack transmitterOperating elements Microphone/instrument input (MIC/LINE), 3.5 mm jack socket, lockable

Product overview9Overview of the displays of the SK 500 bodypack transmitterAfter switch-on, the bodypack transmitter displays the standard display “F

Product overview10Overview of the SKM 500 radio microphoneOperating elements Microphone head (interchangeable) Name and pick-up pattern of the micro

Product overview11Overview of the displays of the SKM 500 radio microphoneAfter switch-on, the radio microphone displays the standard display “Frequen

Putting the devices into operation12Putting the devices into operationEM 500 receiverSetting up the receiver on a flat surfacePlace the receiver on a

Putting the devices into operation13Connecting an amplifier/mixing consoleThe receiver’s ¼” (6.3 mm) jack socket  and the XLR-3M socket  are connect

Putting the devices into operation14SK 500 bodypack transmitterInserting the batteries/accupackFor powering the bodypack transmitter, you can either u

Putting the devices into operation15Attaching and positioning the MKE 2 microphone Use the microphone clip  to attach the microphone to clothing (e.

Putting the devices into operation16SKM 500 radio microphoneInserting the batteries/accupackFor powering the radio microphone, you can either use two

Using the devices17 Screw the desired microphone head to the radio microphone. Put the radio microphone back into operation.Changing the color-coded

Using the devices18If you cannot establish a transmission link between transmitter and receiver: Make sure that transmitter and receiver are set to t

Using the devices19SK 500 bodypack transmitterTo switch the bodypack transmitter on (online operation): Push the two catches  and open the battery c

Using the devices20To activate the RF signal:SKM 500 radio microphoneTo switch the radio microphone on (online operation):To switch the radio micropho

Using the devices21To activate the RF signal:Synchronizing a transmitter with the receiverYou can synchronize a suitable transmitter of the ew 500 G3

Using the devices22Deactivating the lock mode temporarilyYou can activate or deactivate the automatic lock mode via the “Auto Lock” menu item (seepage

Using the devices23Muting the audio signal or deactivating the RF signalEM 500To mute the audio signal:To unmute the audio signal:SK 500The MUTE switc

Using the devices24SKM 500You can deactivate the RF signal on switch-on. For more information, refer to the chapter“Switching the devices on/off” on p

Using the devices25Selecting a standard displayEM 500SK 500 and SKM 500To select a standard display:You can select the following standard displays: “F

Overview of the operating menus26Overview of the operating menusEM 500When one of the standard displays is shown on the display panel, you can get int

Overview of the operating menus27Easy Setup Scans for unused frequency presets, releases and selects frequency presetsFrequency Preset Changes the fre

Contents1ContentsImportant safety instructions ...

Overview of the operating menus28SK 500 and SKM 500TX-Mute • Transmitter is muted or• no pilot toneRX-Mute Receiver is mutedLow Battery Charge status

Cleaning the devices29Cleaning the devicesEM 500 Before cleaning, disconnect the device from the mains.  Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the rece

Cleaning the devices30If a problem occurs ...EM 500Problem Possible cause Possible solutionReceiver cannot be oper-ated, “Locked” appears on the displ

Cleaning the devices31SK 500 and SKM 500If a problem occurs that is not listed in the above table or if the problem cannot be solved with the proposed

Specifications32SpecificationsEM 500RF characteristicsModulation wideband FMReceiving frequency ranges 516–558, 566–608, 626–668, 734–776, 780–822, 82

Specifications33In compliance with (EM)Approved byMains unitIn compliance withCertified by cCSAus KL, 60065, CSA.SK 500 and SKM 500Europe:USA:EMC EN 3

Specifications34In compliance with (SK and SKM)Approved by (SK)Approved by (SKM)AF characteristicsCompander system Sennheiser HDXAF frequency response

Specifications35Microphones (SK 500)Microphone heads (SKM 500)Polar diagrams and frequency response curves of the microphone heads (SKM 500)MKE 2Micro

Manufacturer Declarations36Manufacturer DeclarationsWarrantySennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on this product.For

Manufacturer Declarations37Statements regarding FCC and Industry Canada These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industr

Important safety instructions2Important safety instructionsSystem• Read this instruction manual.• Keep this instruction manual. Always include this in

Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KGAm Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germanywww.sennheiser.comPrinted in GermanyPubl. 01/09529662/A01

Important safety instructions3• Danger due to high volumes This device is capable of producing sound pressure exceeding 85 dB(A). 85 dB(A) is thesound

The ew 500 G3 evolution wireless series4The ew 500 G3 evolution wireless seriesWith the ew 500 G3 evolution wireless series, Sennheiser offers high-qu

Product overview5Product overviewOverview of the EM 500 receiverAB543.200SKM500 ew500 G3B.Ch: 20.24PEAKMUTEEQ:+ 12dBP-10040302010-20-30-40AFRF MHz500

Product overview6Overview of the displays of the EM 500 receiverAfter switch-on, the receiver displays the standard display “Receiver Parameters”. For

Product overview7 Transmitter battery statusCharge status:When the battery charge status is critical, “LOW BATT”additionally appears on the display p