Sennheiser SKM 500 G2 Specifications Page 1

Instructions for useEK 500SKM 500

42Preparing the radiomicrophone for useInserting/replacing the batteriesFor powering the radiomicrophone, you can either use two1.5 V AA size batterie

43 Push the battery compartment into theradiomicrophone’s body. Screw the display section tight.Note:For accupack operation of the radiomicrophone,

44 Gently ease the capsule out of the contacts and then pullit out of the housing as shown. Do not touch thecontacts and the diaphragm! Insert the n

45Using the radiomicrophoneSwitching the radiomicrophone on/offThe radiomicrophone can only be switched off when thestandard display is shown on the d

46Muting the radiomicrophoneThe radiomicrophone has a MUTE switch that noiselesslymutes the audio signal without switching theradiomicrophone off. T

47The operating menuA special feature of the Sennheiser ew 500 G2 series is thesimilar, intuitive operation of transmitters and receivers. Asa result,

48Working with the operating menuBy way of example of the “TUNE” menu, this sectiondescribes how to use the operating menu. After switching the radiom

49Storing a setting Press the SET button to store the setting. “STORED”appears on the display, indicating that the setting hasbeen stored. The displ

50Operating menu of the radiomicrophoneBANKChanging the channel bankBANK 1 BANK USETCurrent channel bank  / : 1...8, U (User Bank)SE

51DISPLYPILOTActivating/deactivating the pilot tone transmissionSETPilot tone transmission activated or deactivated  / : ON, OFFSET: Stores the set

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52Adjustment tips for the operating menuSwitching between channel banks –BANKVia the “BANK” menu, you can switch between theradiomicrophone’s nine cha

53In this case, “U.01” briefly appears on the display. Use the / buttons to select the desired transmissionfrequency. Transmission frequencies are

54Selecting the standard display – DISLPYVia the “DISPLY” menu, you can select the standard display:Entering a name –NAMEVia the “NAME” menu, you can

55Activating/deactivating the pilot tone transmission – PILOTVia the “PILOT” menu, you can activate or deactivate thepilot tone transmisssion.The pilo

56TroubleshootingError checklistIf problems occur that are not listed in the above table or ifthe problems cannot be solved with the proposed solution

57Recommendations and tips... for the SKM 500 G2 radiomicrophoney Hold the SKM 500 G2 in the middle of the microphonebody. Holding it close to the sou

58Care and maintenanceUse a slightly damp cloth to clean the radiomicrophonefrom time to time.Note:Do not use any cleansing agents or solvents. To cle

59SpecificationsRF characteristicsModulation wideband FMFrequency ranges 518–554, 626–662, 740–776, 786–822, 830–866 MHz Transmission frequencies 8 ch

60Microphone headsPolar diagrams and frequency response curves of microphone headsPolar diagram MD 835Polar diagram MD 845Polar diagram ME 865MD 835MD

61Frequency response curve MD 835Frequency response curve MD 845Frequency response curve ME 865AccessoriesMD 835 Microphone head (green identification

35ContentsThe SKM 500 G2 radiomicrophone family ... 36The channel bank system ...

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36The SKM 500 G2 radiomicrophone familyThe SKM 500 G2 radiomicrophone family is part of the evo-lution wireless series ew 500 G2. With this series, S

37selection out of 1440 transmission frequencies that arefreely selectable within the preset frequency range.Safety instructionsNever open an electron

38Areas of applicationThe SKM 500 G2 radiomicrophone family can be combinedwith receivers of the ew 500 G2 series (EM 500 G2 rack-mount receiver or EK

39The operating controls Sound inlet basket Color-coded identification ring for microphone headsgreen: MD 835 microphone headblue: MD 845 microphon

40Indications and displaysLC display panel Alphanumeric display “B.CH“ – appears when the channel bank and the channel number are displayed “MHz“ –

41“MUTE” displayThe “MUTE” display  appears on the display panel whenthe radiomicrophone is muted (see “Muting theradiomicrophone” on page 46).Modula