Sennheiser SK 50 - 04-05 Specifications

tourguide UHF1Instructions for use

10Connecting the headphonesYou must only connect headphones with a stereo jack plug and aminimum impedance of 8 Ω to the receiver. Connect the headph

11Using the receiverSwitching the receiver on/off To switch the receiver on, turn the volume control  clockwiseuntil it clicks. The red LED  lights

12Switching the channelIf several guided tours take place within a building and severaltransmission links are operated at the same time, the user cans

13The operating menu of the receiverThe operationg menu of the receiver consists of the user menu andthe setup menu. Within the user menu, the user ca

14Function of the buttons in the setup menuGetting into the operating menu of the setup menu Press the SET button  to get from the start display int

15The setup menu comprises four menus that can be chosen in thefollowing order:Getting into the setting mode of a menu Press the SET  button to get

16Canceling the entryPress the ESC button  to cancel the entry. With the menus “LOCK“,“SQUELCH“ and “LTD“ you return to the start display “SETUP“. Th

17Operating menu of the receiverThe user menu of the receiverThe setup menu of the receiver  / : channel 01...20Changing the channel USER MENULOC.

18Adjustment tips for the setup menuLOCKActivating/deactivating the lock modeVia the “LOCK” menu, you can activate or deactiveate the lockmode. This m

19TUNE Locking channels for the userVia the “TUNE“ menu you can lock certain channels so that the usercannot select them. This makes sense when severa

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20Selecting the setting “SQ LO” reduces the squelch threshold,selecting the setting “SQ HI” increases the squelch threshold.  Adjust the squelch thre

21L 2015 quick chargerSpecial featuresThe L 2015 quick charger must only be used for automatically char-ging BA 2015 battery packs – individual rechar

22Operating controls Red LED CHARGE/ERROR (2 x) Green LED READY (2 x) Charging compartment for BA 2015 rechargeable battery (2 x) Charging compart

23Preparing for useCascading several chargers Make sure that the charger is disconnected from the mains. Unscrew the two screws  at the right botto

24Using the chargerCharging the rechargeable battery BA 2015 Insert the rechargeable battery  into one of the two chargingcompartments  as shown. T

25Suitable transmitters of the evolution wireless series, G 2The EK 1038 bodypack receiver matches any of the transmitters(range E) of the Sennheiser

26The channel bank “U” (user bank) allows you to store your selectionout of 1440 transmission frequencies that are freely selectablewithin the preset

27SKM 100 G2 / SKM 300 G2 / SKM 500 G2 radiomicrophonesDelivery includesThe packaging contains the following items:y 1 radiomicrophoney 2 batteriesy 1

28Preparing for useInserting and changing the battery For powering the radiomicrophone, you can either use two 1.5 V AAsize batteries or the rechargea

29Changing the microphone module First remove the battery or the rechargeable battery and leavethe radiomicrophone open. Unscrew the sound inlet bas

3ContentThe tourguide UHF system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5System components . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30Using the radiomicrophoneSwitching the radiomicrophone on/offThe radiomicrophone can only be switched off when the standarddisplay is shown on the d

31Operation and battery status indicationThe red LED (LOW BAT/ON)  provides information on the currentoperating state of the radiomicrophone:Red LED

32SK 100 G2 / SK 300 G2 / SK 500 G2 bodypack transmittersDelivery includesThe packaging contains the following items:y 1 bodypack transmittery 2 batte

33Preparing for useInserting and changing the batteryFor powering the transmitter, two 1.5 V AA size batteries arerequired. Press the two unlocking b

34Connecting the microphone/line cableThe microphone/line input is designed for the connection of bothcondenser microphones and instruments (e.g. guit

35Using the bodypack transmitterSwitching the transmitter on/offThe transmitter can only be switched off when the standard displayis shown on the disp

36SKP 100 G2 / SKP 500 G2 plug-on transmittersDelivery includesThe packaging contains the following items:y 1 plug-on transmittery 2 batteriesy 1 POP

37Preparing for useInserting and changing the batteryFor powering the plug-on transmitter, you can either use two 1.5 VAA size batteries or the rechar

38Plugging the transmitter onto the microphone  Plug the transmitter’s XLR-3 connector  onto the microphone’sXLR-3 socket. Tighten the locking ring

39LC display panel of the evolution wireless transmitters, G 2LC display panel Alphanumeric display “B.CH“ – appears when the channel bank and the c

4The operating menu of the transmitters evolution wireless series G 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Overview of menu

40“PILOT” displayThe “PILOT” display  appears on the display panel when the pilottone transmission is activated.Display backlightingAfter pressing a

41The operating menu of the transmitters evolution wireless series G 2With the exception of one transmitter, the operating menu of thetransmitters of

42Working with the operating menuBy way of example of the “TUNE” menu, this section describes howto use the operating menu. After switching the transm

43“CHAN”, “TUNE” and “RESET” menus. With these menus, newsettings only become effective after they have been stored(“STORED” appears on the display, i

44Overview of the operating menu of the transmitters BANKChanging the channel bankBANK 1 BANK USETCurrent channel bank  / : 1...8, U (User

45DISPLYPILOTActivating/deactivating the pilot tone transmissionSETPilot tone transmission activated or deactivated  / : ON, OFFSET: Stores the set

46Adjustment tips for the operating menuBANK Switching between channel banks Via the “BANK” menu, you can switch between the transmitter’snine channel

47The input sensitivity is adjusted too high when close talkingdistances, speakers with loud voices or loud music passages causeovermodulation in the

48DISPLY Selecting the standard display Via the “DISPLY” menu, you can select the standard display:NAME Entering a name Via the “NAME” menu, you can e

49PILOT Activating/deactivating the pilot tone transmission (PILOT)Via the “PILOT” menu, you can activate or deactivate the pilot tonetransmisssion. 

5The tourguide UHF systemThe tourguide UHF system consists of the EK 1038 receiver incombination with a transmitter of the evolution wireless series G

50TroubleshootingError checklist If still operating problems with your transmission installation occur, please contact your localSennheiser agent for

51Recommendations and tips... for the receiver EK 1038y Transmission range depends to a large extent on location. Thereshould be a “free line of sight

52HDX noise reductionProgress you can hear.This product family is equipped with HDX, the Sennheiser noisereduction system that reduces RF interference

53Accessories and spare partsOnly use original Sennheiser accessories and spare parts. ATTENTION:Components from other manufacturers (e.g. for power s

54MZW 1 Wind- and popshieldMZQ 1 Microphone clamp BA 2015 AccupackL 2015 Charger for BA 2015 rechargeable battery KEN 8 color-coded identification ca

55SpecificationsEK 1038 receiverTemperature range -10°C to +55°C Receiving frequencies 20Frequency range 830–866 MHz (range E) (channel assignment: se

56L 2015chargerPlug-in mains unitsInput voltage: 10 - 20 V DC via hollow jack socketHollow jack:Input current: 400 - 750 mACharging voltage: 2 x 2.9 V

57evolution wireless transmitters, G 2Modulation wideband FMFrequency ranges 518–554, 626–662, 740–776, 786–822, 830–866 MHz Transmission/receiving fr

58Channel assignment You must check whether or not the product needs to be licensed bythe national approval authorities.evolution wireless G2, generat

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6Safety instructionsNever open an electronic unit! If units are opened by customers inbreach of this instruction, the warranty becomes null and void.U

60EG-Konformitäts-Erklärung / EC Certificate of Conformity / Déclaration de conformité pour la CEE Certificato di conformitá comunitario / Declaración

61Important: Before putting the device into operation, please observe the respective country-specific regulations!The guarantee period for this Sennhe

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7EK 1038 receiverSpecial featuresThe EK 1038 receiver is a small and reliable bodypack receiver thatcan easily be attachted to the clothing by the mea

8Indications  Alphanumeric display 4-step battery status display  Lock mode icon (lock mode is activated)Operation and battery status indicationThe

9Preparing for useInserting and changing the battery pack/batteriesFor powering the units, we recommend using the supplied BA 2015battery pack. The ba