Sennheiser EMP 2015 Instruction Manual Page 1

EMP 2015 Soundfield SystemINSTRUCTION MANUAL

46Installing the basic systemThe basic system consists of the EMP 2015 receiver/amplifier combination,the SK 500 bodypack transmitter, a microphone an

47Connecting the loudspeakersThe EMP 2015 has four independent power amplifiers. Therefore, you canconnect up to eight loudspeakers to the EMP 2015 S

48Turning the system components on and offTurning the amplifier on/offThe amplifier is fitted with both a mains switch  and an operating swi

49OperationTransmitter and receiver section of the Soundfield System have been factory-preset to allow immediate use after system installation an

50Battery status indicationThe red LED  and the 8-segment bargraph on the display provideinformation on the battery status.Bargraph:The bargraph i

51Connecting external audio devicesYou can connect two mono or two stereo audio devices to the amplifier.씰 Connect the RCA plugs of the sound rec

52EMP 2015 with two FM systemsConnecting FM systems for persons with impaired hearingYou can connect an FM transmitter of an FM system of any manuf

537 Special applicationsInstalling a system with up to eight loudspeakersBy connecting two loudspeakers to each loudspeaker output, you can connectup

54Connecting the loudspeakersWhen installing a system with up to eight loudspeakers, make sure thatthe individual loudspeakers have an impedance from

55Connecting sound recording devicesYou can connect sound recording devices (e.g. tape recorder, dictatingmachine, etc.) to the RCA sockets (LI

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56EMP 2015 with three transmitters andtwo additional receiversInstalling a system including several transmitters(team teaching)With one Soundfield S

57Adapting the system sensitvity to the connected receivers씰 Turn the line input sensitivity control (LINE IN)  clockwise as far aspossible.씰 Adju

58Recommendations and tips... for the ME 3 headmic Always use the microphone with a windscreen and position the microphoneat the corner of the mouth.

598 Special adjustmentsBasic functions of the Sennheiser operating menuWith the Soundfield System, all necessary adjustments to the transmitterand rec

60SenSit Adjusting the sensitvity (transmitter only)If the microphone sensitivity is not adjusted correctly, the speaker’s voicecan sound distorted o

61SqELCHDiSPLAdjusting the squelch threshold (receiver section only)The amplifier’s receiver section is equipped with an adjustable squelch whichelimi

62Configuring a frequency memoryTransmitter and receiver section of the Soundfield System have 16 switchablefrequency memories respectively to store u

63Ch no3. Assign a channel numberYou now have to assign the frequency memory a channel number (from 0 to255). If you use several Soundfield Systems in

64Loc Activating/deactivating the lock modeAfter you have finished your entries, you can lock the buttons on thetransmitter and the receiver section t

65Acoustically adapting the Soundfield System to a roomBefore you use the Soundfield System for the first time in a room, you shouldacoustically

391 ContentsChap. Contents Page1 Contents ... 392 Area of applic

669 Care and maintenanceThe components of the Soundfield System should be cleaned from time totime. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use solvents

6710 TroubleshootingError checklistProblem Possible cause What to doYou hear whistling noise  Microphone volume is adjusted  Reduce the volume with

68Problem Possible cause What to doDropouts  Antenna sensitivity is not sufficient  Use a remote or telescopicSpeaker’s voice overlaid antennawith b

69ME 2ME 4EM 500SK 500GA 1DC 111 Recommended accessoriesClip-on microphone for SK 500,condenser, omni-directionalClip-on microphone for SK 500,condens

7012 SpecificationsEMP 2015 receiver/amplifier combinationAmplifier sectionOperating voltage 230 V (EU and UK version)115 V (US version)Power consumpt

402 Area of applicationThe EMP 2015 Soundfield System is a matched combination of a bodypacktransmitter, a microphone and a receiver with an integrate

413 Cautions and advisoriesNever open electronic devices! This must only be done by authorizedpersonnel and is all the more important for devices conn

42  5 Components of the Soundfield SystemEMP 2015 receiver/amplifier combinationThe heart of the Soundfield System is the EMP 201

43SK 500 bodypack transmitterThe bodypack transmitter transmits the signals of the connected microphoneto the receiver section of the EMP

446 Getting readyEMP 2015 receiver/amplifier combinationSetting up the EMP 2015The EMP 2015 is equipped with a temperature-controlled ventilation

45 Connecting the antenna씰 Screw the antenna  onto the antenna socket (M3 connection).Connecting the microphone씰 Connect the 3.5 mm jack plug