EK 500SK 500Instructions for use
10Preparing the bodypack transmitter for useInserting and replacing the batteriesFor powering the transmitter, two 1.5 V AA size batteriesare required
11y The taking into account of the different voltagecharacteristics of primary cells (batteries) andaccupacks. The battery status indications on thedi
12Positioning the microphonesThe ME 3 and ME 4 microphones are directionalmicrophones, i.e. their sound inlet should always bedirected towards the sou
13Using the bodypack transmitterSwitching the transmitter on/offThe transmitter can only be switched off when the standarddisplay is shown on the disp
14Muting the transmitterThe transmitter has a MUTE switch that noiselessly mutesthe transmitter’s audio signal without switching thetransmitter off.
15The operating menuA special feature of the Sennheiser ew 500 G2 series is thesimilar, intuitive operation of transmitters and receivers. Asa result,
16Working with the operating menuBy way of example of the “TUNE” menu, this sectiondescribes how to use the operating menu. After switching the transm
17Storing a setting Press the SET button to store the setting. “STORED”appears on the display, indicating that the setting hasbeen stored. The displ
18Operating menu of the transmitterBANKChanging the channel bankBANK 1BANK USETCurrent channel bank / : 1...8, U (User Bank)SET: St
19DISPLYPILOTActivating/deactivating the pilot tone transmissionSETPilot tone transmission activated or deactivated / : ON, OFFSET: Stores the set
2Thank you for choosing Sennheiser!We have designed this product to give you reliableoperation over many years. Over half a century ofaccumulated expe
20Adjustment tips for the operating menuSwitching between channel banks –BANKVia the “BANK” menu, you can switch between thetransmitter’s nine channel
21 Use the / rocker button to select the desiredtransmission frequency. Transmission frequencies aretunable in 25-kHz steps within a switching band
22Selecting the standard display – DISLPYVia the “DISPLY” menu, you can select the standard display:Entering a name –NAMEVia the “NAME” menu, you can
23remains unchanged. After the reset, the transmitter isrestarted and the standard display is shown on the displaypanel.Activating/deactivating the pi
24TroubleshootingError checklistIf problems occur that are not listed in the above table or ifthe problems cannot be solved with the proposed solution
25Recommendations and tips... for the ME 2 and ME 4 clip-on microphonesy To reduce level variations to a minimum when the userturns his or her head aw
26Care and maintenanceUse a slightly damp cloth to clean the transmitter from timeto time.Note:Do not use any cleansing agents or solvents.
27SpecificationsRF characteristicsModulation wideband FMFrequency ranges 518–554, 626–662, 740–776, 786–822, 830–866 MHz Transmission frequencies 8 ch
28MicrophonesConnector assignment3.5 mm jack plug: Polar diagrams and frequency response curves of microphonesPolar diagram ME 3Polar diagramME 4ME 2
29Frequency response curve ME 2Frequency response curve ME 3Frequency response curve ME 4AccessoriesME 2: Clip-on microphone, condenser, omni-directio
3ContentsThe SK 500 G2 bodypack transmitter ... 4The channel bank system ...
30Manufacturer declarationsWarranty regulationsThe guarantee period for this Sennheiser product is 24 months from the dateof purchase. Excluded are ac
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4The SK 500 G2 bodypack transmitterThe SK 500 G2 bodypack transmitter is part of theevolution wireless series ew 500 G2. With this series,Sennheiser
5Safety instructionsNever open an electronic unit! If units are opened bycustomers in breach of this instruction, the warrantybecomes null and void.Us
6Areas of applicationThe transmitter can be combined with receivers of theew 500 G2 series (EM 500 G2 rack-mount receiver orEK 500 G2 bodypack receive
7The operating controls Microphone/line input (MIC/LINE),3.5 mm jack socket Antenna Red LED for operation and battery status indication (ON/LOW BAT
8Indications and displaysLC display panel Alphanumeric display “B.CH“ – appears when the channel bank and the channel number are displayed “MHz“ –
9“MUTE” displayThe “MUTE” display appears on the display panel whenthe transmitter is muted (see “Muting the transmitter” onpage 14). Modulation dis
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