evolution wireless G4 300 series / 500 series Instruction Manual Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany, www.sennheiser.com ew 300-500 G4 - v2.0 Overview 8 ew 300-500 G4 series products 9 EM 300-500 G4 rack receiver 10 SKM 300 G4 handheld transmitter 11 SK 300 G4 bodypack transmitter 12 SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter 13 SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter 14 Accessories 15 Microphones and cables 15 Microphone modules 15 Headset and Lavalier microphones 16 Line/instrument cables 17 Rechargeable battery and charger 18 BA 2015 rechargeable battery 18 L 2015 charger 18 LA 2 charging adapter 19 Accessories for rack mounting 20 GA 3 rack mount kit 20 AM 2 antenna front mounting kit 20 Antennas and accessories 21 Omni-directional antennas 21 Directional antennas 21 Antenna splitter 21 Antenna amplifiers 21 Additional accessories 22 Color labeling set 22 Microphone clamp 22 MUTE switch 23 The frequency bank system 24 Installing and starting up ew 300-500 G4 series devices 25 Installing the EM 300-500 G4 27 Connectors on the rear of the device 28 Product overview for the rear of the EM 300-500 G4 28 Connecting/disconnecting the EM 300-500 G4 to/from the power supply system 29 Creating a data network 30 Outputting audio signals 31 Connecting antennas 32 Installing the EM 300-500 G4 in a rack 33 Mounting a single receiver in a rack 34 Mounting two receivers side by side in a rack 35 Installing the SKM 300 G4 36 Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries 37 Battery status 38 Replacing the microphone module 39 Changing the colored ring 40 Installing the SKM 500 G4 41 Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable bat1 teries 42 Battery status 43 Replacing the microphone module 44 Changing the colored ring 45 Installing the SK 300 G4 46 Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries 47 Battery status 48 Connecting a microphone to the SK 300 G4 49 Connecting an instrument or line source to the SK 300 G4 50 Connecting the RMS 1 mute switch to the SK 300 51 Attaching the bodypack transmitter to clothing 52 Installing the SK 500 G4 53 Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries 54 Battery status 55 Connecting a microphone to the SK 500 G4 56 Connecting an instrument or line source to the SK 500 G4 57 Attaching the bodypack transmitter to clothing 58 Installing the ASA 214 59 Connectors on the rear of the device 60 Product overview for the rear side of the ASA 214 60 Connecting/disconnecting the ASA 214 to/from the power supply system 61 Connecting receivers to the ASA 214 62 Connecting antennas 64 Connecting remote antennas 64 Connecting rod antennas 64 Information on antenna amplifiers and cable lengths 65 Configuring multi-channel systems 67 Option 1: Two antennas supply a 4-channel system 67 Option 2: Two 4-channel systems are interconnected 68 Option 3: Two antennas supply a 8-channel system 68 Installing the ASA 214 in a rack 69 Mounting a single antenna splitter in a rack 70 Mounting two antenna splitters side by side in a rack 72 Using ew 300–500 G4 series devices 73 Using the EM 300-500 G4 76 Operating elements on the front of the device 77 Product overview for the front of the EM 300-500 G4 77 Switching the EM 300-500 G4 on and off 78 Muting the audio output 79 Using the headphone output 80 Lock-off function 81 Displays on the EM 300-500 G4 display panel 82 Buttons for navigating through the menu 82 Home screen 84 2 Receiver Parameters standard display 85 Transmitter Parameters standard display 86 Soundcheck standard display 87 RF Min 87 RF Max 87 AF Max 88 Setting options in the menu 89 Menu structure 90 Squelch menu item 91 Easy Setup menu item 93 Scan New List 93 Current List 94 Reset 94 Performing multi-channel frequency setup 94 Frequency Preset menu item 97 Name menu item 98 AF Out menu item 99 Equalizer menu item 100 Auto Lock menu item 101 Advanced menu item 102 Advanced -> Tune menu item 103 Only adjusting the frequency 103 Setting the channel and frequency 103 Advanced -> Sync Settings menu item 104 Advanced -> Pilot Tone menu item 105 Advanced -> Fullscreen Warnings menu item 106 Advanced -> Brightness menu item 107 Advanced -> Reset menu item 107 Advanced -> IP Address menu item 107 Advanced -> Software Revision menu item 108 Using the SKM 300 G4 109 Operating elements of the SKM 300 G4 handheld transmitter 110 Switching the SKM 300 G4 handheld transmitter on and off 111 Muting the handheld transmitter (AF mute) 112 Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute) 113 Deactivating the RF signal with the MIC button 113 Deactivating the RF signal with the ON/OFF button 113 Lock-off function 115 Displays on the SKM 300 G4 handheld transmitter display panel 116 Select a standard display 117 Buttons for navigating the SKM 300 G4 menu 118 Navigating through the menu 118 Making changes in a menu item 118 Setting options in the menu 119 Sensitivity menu item 120 Frequency Preset menu item 120 Name menu item 121 Auto Lock menu item 121 Advanced menu item 122 3 Advanced > Tune menu item 123 Only adjusting the frequency 123 Setting the channel and frequency 123 Advanced > Mute Mode menu item 124 Advanced > MIC LED menu item 125 Advanced > RF Power menu item 126 Advanced > Pilot Tone menu item 126 Advanced > LCD Contrast menu item 126 Advanced > Reset menu item 127 Advanced > Software Revision menu item 127 Using the SKM 500 G4 128 Operating elements of the SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter 129 Switching the SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter on and off 130 Muting the handheld transmitter (AF mute) 131 Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute) 131 Lock-off function 132 Displays on the SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter display panel 133 Select a standard display 134 Buttons for navigating the SKM 500 G4 menu 135 Navigating through the menu 135 Making changes in a menu item 135 Setting options in the menu 136 Sensitivity menu item 137 Frequency Preset menu item 137 Name menu item 138 Auto Lock menu item 138 Advanced menu item 139 Advanced > Tune menu item 140 Only adjusting the frequency 140 Setting the channel and frequency 140 Advanced > RF Power menu item 141 Advanced > Pilot Tone menu item 141 Advanced > LCD Contrast menu item 142 Advanced > Reset menu item 142 Advanced > Software Revision menu item 142 Using the SK 300 G4 143 Operating elements of the SK 300 G4 bodypack transmitter 144 Switching the SK 300 G4 bodypack transmitter on and off 146 Muting the bodypack transmitter (AF mute) 147 Muting the audio signal with the MUTE switch 147 Muting the audio signal with the RMS 1 remote mute switch 147 Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute) 148 Deactivating the RF signal with the MUTE switch 148 Deactivating the RF signal with the ON/OFF button 149 Deactivating the RF signal with the RMS 1 remote mute 4 switch 150 Using the SK 300 G4 with the RMS 1 remote mute switch 150 Lock-off function 151 Displays on the SK 300 G4 bodypack transmitter display panel 152 Select a standard display 153 Buttons for navigating the SK 300 G4 menu 154 Navigating through the menu 154 Making changes in a menu item 154 Setting options in the menu 155 Sensitivity menu item 156 Frequency Preset menu item 156 Name menu item 157 Auto Lock menu item 157 Advanced menu item 158 Advanced > Tune menu item 159 Only adjusting the frequency 159 Setting the channel and frequency 159 Advanced > Mute Mode menu item 160 MUTE switch functions 160 Functions of the RMS 1 remote mute switch 160 Advanced > MIC LED menu item 161 Advanced > RF Power menu item 162 Advanced > Pilot Tone menu item 162 Advanced > LCD Contrast menu item 163 Advanced > Reset menu item 163 Advanced > Software Revision menu item 163 Using the SK 500 G4 164 Operating elements of the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter 165 Switching the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter on and off 166 Muting the bodypack transmitter (AF mute) 167 Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute) 168 Deactivating the RF signal with the MUTE switch 168 Deactivating the RF signal with the ON/OFF button 169 Lock-off function 171 Displays on the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter display panel 172 Select a standard display 173 Buttons for navigating the SK 500 G4 menu 174 Navigating through the menu 174 Making changes in a menu item 174 Setting options in the menu 175 Sensitivity menu item 176 Frequency Preset menu item 176 Name menu item 177 Auto Lock menu item 177 Advanced menu item 178 Advanced > Tune menu item 179 Only adjusting the frequency 179 5 Setting the channel and frequency 179 Advanced > Mute Mode menu item 180 Advanced > RF Power menu item 180 Advanced > Pilot Tone menu item 181 Advanced > LCD Contrast menu item 181 Advanced > Reset menu item 181 Advanced > Software Revision menu item 181 Establishing a radio link 182 Setting notes 182 Synchronizing devices 183 Using the ASA 214 185 Operating elements on the front of the device 186 Switching the ASA 214 on and off 187 Overview 188 Product variants 189 EM 300-500 G4 product variants 189 Made in Germany 189 Assembled in the USA 189 SKM 300 G4 product variants 190 Made in Germany 190 Assembled in the USA 190 SKM 500 G4 product variants 191 Made in Germany 191 Assembled in the USA 191 SK 300 G4 product variants 192 Made in Germany 192 Assembled in the USA 192 SK 500 G4 product variants 193 Made in Germany 193 Assembled in the USA 193 Frequency tables 194 Specifications 195 EM 300-500 G4 196 RF characteristics 196 AF characteristics 197 Overall device 197 SKM 300 G4 198 RF characteristics 198 AF characteristics 199 Overall device 199 SKM 500 G4 200 RF characteristics 200 AF characteristics 201 Overall device 201 SK 300 G4 202 RF characteristics 202 AF characteristics 203 Overall device 203 SK 500 G4 204 RF characteristics 204 6 AF characteristics 205 Overall device 205 ASA 214 206 Specifications 206 Block diagram 207 Pin assignment 208 3.5 mm stereo jack plug 208 3.5 mm mic jack plug 208 3.5 mm line jack plug 208 6.3 mm stereo jack plug, balanced (audio in/loop out) 208 6.3 mm mono jack plug, unbalanced 209 6.3 mm stereo jack plug for headphone jack 209 XLR-3 plug, balanced 209 Hollow jack plug for power supply 209 Cleaning and maintenance 210 Cleaning the sound inlet basket of the microphone module 210 7 Overview PRODUCT INFORMATION Overview You can find information about the individual products in the ew 300500 G4 series under “ew 300-500 G4 series products”. For information about the available accessories, see “Accessories”. You can find information about the ew 300-500 G4 series frequency bank system under “The frequency bank system”. 8 ew 300-500 G4 series products ew 300-500 G4 series products You can also find more information here: • A variety of frequency variants are available from the individual products. You can find more information under “Product variants”. • You can find technical specifications about the individual products under “Specifications”. • You can find information about installing the products under “Installing and starting up ew 300-500 G4 series devices”. • You can find information about operating the products under “Using ew 300–500 G4 series devices”. 9 EM 300-500 G4 rack receiver ► You can find more detailed information about the EM 300-500 G4 in the following sections: • Installation and Startup: “Installing the EM 300-500 G4” • Operation: “Using the EM 300-500 G4” • Technical Data: “EM 300-500 G4” 10 SKM 300 G4 handheld transmitter ► ► You can find more detailed information about the SKM 300 G4 in the following sections: • Installation and Startup: “Installing the SKM 300 G4” • Operation: “Using the SKM 300 G4” • Technical Data: “SKM 300 G4” 11 SK 300 G4 bodypack transmitter You can find more detailed information about the SK 300 G4 in the following sections: • Installation: “Installing the SK 300 G4” • Operation: “Using the SK 300 G4” • Technical Data: “SK 300 G4” 12 SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter ► ► You can find more detailed information about the SKM 500 G4 in the following sections: • Installation and Startup: “Installing the SKM 500 G4” • Operation: “Using the SKM 500 G4” • Technical Data: “SKM 500 G4” 13 SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter ► You can find more detailed information about the SK 500 G4 in the following sections: • Installation and Startup: “Installing the SK 500 G4” • Operation: “Using the SK 500 G4” • Technical Data: “SK 500 G4” 14 Accessories Accessories A variety of accessories are available for the ew 300-500 G4 series. Microphones and cables Microphone modules We recommend using the following microphone modules with the SKM 300 G4 and SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitters. ► Module Features Article no. MMD 835-1 BK Dynamic, cardioid, black 502575 MMD 845-1 BK Dynamic, super-cardioid, black 502576 MME 865-1 BK Capacitor, super-cardioid, black 502581 MMD 935-1 BK Dynamic, cardioid, black 502577 MMD 945-1 BK Dynamic, super-cardioid, black 502579 MMK 965-1 BK Capacitor, switchable Cardioid/super-cardioid, black 502582 MMK 965-1 NI Capacitor, switchable Cardioid/super-cardioid, nickel 502584 MD 9235 BK Dynamic, cardioid, black 502585 MD 9235 NI Dynamic, cardioid, black 502586 MD 9235 NI/BK Dynamic, cardioid, nickel/black 502591 Neumann KK 204 Capacitor, cardioid, nickel 008651 Neumann KK 204 BK Capacitor, cardioid, black 008652 Neumann KK 205 Capacitor, super-cardioid, nickel 008653 Neumann KK 205 BK Capacitor, super-cardioid, black 008654 You can find more information about the individual microphone modules on their respective product pages at www.sennheiser.com. 15 Accessories Headset and Lavalier microphones We recommend using the following Lavalier microphones and headset microphones with the SK 300 G4 and SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitters. ► Microphone Features Article no. ME 2-II Lavalier microphone, omni-directional, black 507437 ME 3-II Headset microphone, cardioid, black 506295 ME 4-N Lavalier microphone, cardioid, black 005020 MKE 1-ew Lavalier microphone, omni-directional, black 502876 MKE 1-ew-3 Lavalier microphone, omni-directional, beige 502879 MKE 2-ew Gold Lavalier microphone, omni-directional, black 009831 MKE 2 ew-3 Gold Lavalier microphone, omni-directional, beige 009832 MKE 40-ew Lavalier microphone, cardioid, black 500527 SL Headmic 1 BE Headband microphone, omni-directional, beige 506272 SL Headmic 1 BK Headband microphone, omni-directional, black 506271 SL Headmic 1 SB Headband microphone, omni-directional, silver 506904 You can find more information about the individual microphones on their respective product pages at www.sennheiser.com. 16 Accessories Line/instrument cables The following cables are available to connect instruments and line sources to the SK 300 G4 and SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitters: • Sennheiser CL 2 Line cable with XLR-3F plug on lockable 3.5 mm jack plug, article no. 004840 ► • Sennheiser Ci 1-N Guitar cable with 6.3 mm jack plug on lockable 3.5 mm jack plug, article no. 005021 ► 17 Accessories Rechargeable battery and charger BA 2015 rechargeable battery The BA 2015 rechargeable battery is designed for use with evolution wireless G4 series handheld transmitters, bodypack transmitters and bodypack receivers. Article no. 009950 ► L 2015 charger The BA 2015 rechargeable battery can be charged in the L 2015 charger on its own or inside of the bodypack transmitter/bodypack receiver. Article no. 009828 ► 18 Accessories LA 2 charging adapter Charging adapter for L 2015 charger for charging SKM G4 handheld transmitters with installed BA 2015 rechargeable battery. Article no. 503162 ► 19 Accessories Accessories for rack mounting GA 3 rack mount kit 19” rack adapter for mounting the EM 100 G4, EM 300 G4, EM 500 G4 or SR 300 IEM G4 in a 19” rack. Article no. 503167 ► AM 2 antenna front mounting kit Antenna front mounting kit for installing antenna connections on the front of the rack when using the EM 100 G4, EM 300 G4, EM 500 G4 or SR 300 IEM G4 together with the GA 3 rack mounting kit. Article no. 009912 ► ► 20 Accessories Antennas and accessories The following antenna components are available as accessory parts. Omni-directional antennas • A 1031-U, passive omni-directional antenna, article no. 004645 Directional antennas • A 2003 UHF, passive directional antenna, article no. 003658 Antenna splitter ► • ASA 214, active antenna splitter 2×1:4 • ASA 214-UHF variant, 470 – 870 MHz, article no. 508241 • See “Installing the ASA 214” and “Using the ASA 214” Antenna amplifiers • AB 3700, broadband antenna amplifier, article no. 502196 • AB 3, antenna amplifier, up to 42 MHz bandwidth • AB 3-A variant, frequency range A, article no. 502567 • AB 3-A1 variant, frequency range A1, article no. 507367 • AB 3-B variant, frequency range B, article no. 502568 • AB 3-C variant, frequency range C, article no. 502569 • AB 3-D variant, frequency range D, article no. 502570 • AB 3-E variant, frequency range E, article no. 502571 • AB 3-G variant, frequency range G, article no. 502572 • AB 3-GB variant, frequency range GB, article no. 504680 • AB 3-K variant, frequency range K, article no. 505550 • AB 4, antenna amplifier, up to 88 MHz bandwidth • AB 4-Aw+ variant, frequency range Aw+, article no. 508538 • AB 4-Gw variant, frequency range Gw, article no. 508539 • AB 4-GBw variant, frequency range GBw, article no. 508540 • AB 4-Bw variant, frequency range Bw, article no. 508541 • AB 4-Cw variant, frequency range Cw, article no. 508542 • AB 4-Dw variant, frequency range Dw, article no. 508543 21 Accessories Additional accessories Color labeling set • KEN 2, color labeling set for SKM handheld transmitters, article no. 530195 ► Microphone clamp • MZQ 1, microphone clamp for SKM handheld transmitters, article no. 076670 ► 22 Accessories MUTE switch • RMS 1, remote mute switch for SK 300 G4, article no. 503164 ► 23 The frequency bank system The frequency bank system There are different frequency ranges in the UHF band available for transmission. The following 500 G4 series: frequency ranges • Aw+ range: 470 – 558 MHz • AS range: 520 – 558 MHz • Gw1 range: 558 – 608 MHz • Gw range: 558 – 626 MHz • GBw range: 606 – 678 MHz • Bw range: 626 – 698 MHz • Cw range: 718 – 790 MHz • Dw range: 790 – 865 MHz • JB range: 806 – 810 MHz • K+ range: 925 – 937.5 MHz are available for the ew 300- Every frequency range has 26 frequency banks with up to 32 channels: ► You can find information about the frequency presets in the frequency tables of the respective frequency ranges under “Frequency tables”. 24 Installing and starting up ew 300-500 G4 series devices INSTALLATION Installing and starting up ew 300500 G4 series devices You can find information about installing and connecting ew 300500 G4 series devices in the following sections. • EM 300-500 G4 rack receiver >> “Installing the EM 300-500 G4” • SKM 300 G4 handheld transmitter >> “Installing the SKM 300 G4” • SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter >> “Installing the SKM 500 G4” • SK 300 G4 bodypack transmitter >> “Installing the SK 300 G4” 25 Installing and starting up ew 300-500 G4 series devices • SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter >> “Installing the SK 500 G4” • ASA 214 antenna splitter>> “Installing the ASA 214” You can find information about operating the products under “Using ew 300–500 G4 series devices”. 26 Installing the EM 300-500 G4 Installing the EM 300-500 G4 These sections contain detailed information about installing and starting up the EM 300-500 G4. You can find information about operating the EM 300-500 G4 under “Using the EM 300-500 G4”. 27 Installing the EM 300-500 G4 Connectors on the rear of the device Product overview for the rear of the EM 300-500 G4 ► 1 BNC socket, antenna input II (ANT II) with remote power supply unit • See “Connecting antennas” 2 BNC socket, antenna input I (ANT I) with remote power supply unit • See “Connecting antennas” 3 6.3 mm jack socket for audio output, unbalanced (AF OUT UNBAL) • See “Outputting audio signals” 4 XLR-3 socket for audio output, balanced (AF OUT BAL) • See “Outputting audio signals” 5 LAN connection socket (ETHERNET RJ 45) • See “Creating a data network” 6 Connecting cables for the power supply unit (DC IN) • See “Connecting/disconnecting the EM 300-500 G4 to/from the power supply system” 7 Strain relief for the cable of the power supply unit • See “Connecting/disconnecting the EM 300-500 G4 to/from the power supply system” 28 Installing the EM 300-500 G4 Connecting/disconnecting the EM 300-500 G4 to/ from the power supply system Only use the supplied power supply unit. It is designed for your receiver and ensures safe operation. To connect the EM 300-500 G4 to the power supply system: ▷ Insert the plug of the power supply unit into the DC IN socket of the receiver. ▷ Pass the cable of the power supply unit through the cable grip. ▷ Slide the supplied country adapter onto the power supply unit. ▷ Plug the power supply unit into the wall socket. To completely disconnect the EM 300-500 G4 from the power supply system: ▷ Unplug the power supply unit from the wall socket. ▷ Unplug the power supply unit from the DC IN socket of the receiver. 29 Installing the EM 300-500 G4 Creating a data network You can monitor and control one or more EM 300-500 G4s via a network connection using Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software. Automatic frequency setup can also be performed over the network without the WSM software. See “Easy Setup menu item”. To connect the EM 300-500 G4 to a network: ▷ Connect a network cable with an RJ-45 connector (to the Ethernet socket on the rear side of the EM 300-500 G4. ▷ Connect the other end of the network cable to a network switch. ► For more information about controlling devices via the Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software, refer to the instruction manual for the software. You can download the software here: www.sennheiser.com/wsm 30 Installing the EM 300-500 G4 Outputting audio signals The EM 300-500 G4 has a balanced XLR-3M output socket and an unbalanced 6.3 mm jack output socket. ▷ Always use only one of the two BAL AF OUT output sockets for each channel. To connect an XLR cable: ▷ Plug the XLR cable into the AF OUT BAL socket of the EM 300-500 G4. To connect a jack cable: ▷ Plug the jack cable into the AF OUT UNBAL socket of the EM 300500 G4. 31 Installing the EM 300-500 G4 Connecting antennas To connect the supplied rod antennas: ▷ Connect the first rod antenna to the ANT I socket on the rear side of the EM 300-500 G4. ▷ Connect the second rod antenna to the ANT II socket on the rear side of the EM 300-500 G4. ▷ Gently angle the rod antennas to the left and right as shown in the figure. If you are using more than one receiver, we recommend using remote antennas and, as needed, Sennheiser antenna accessories. For more information, visit the ew G4 product page at www.sennheiser.com. 32 Installing the EM 300-500 G4 Installing the EM 300-500 G4 in a rack CAUTION Rack mounting poses risks When installing the device in a closed or multi-rack assembly, please consider that, during operation, the ambient temperature, the mechanical loading and the electrical potentials will be different from those of devices which are not mounted into a rack. ▷ Make sure that the ambient temperature within the rack does not exceed the permissible temperature limit specified in the specifications. See “Specifications”. ▷ Ensure sufficient ventilation; if necessary, provide additional ventilation. ▷ Make sure that the mechanical loading of the rack is even. ▷ When connecting to the power supply system, observe the information indicated on the type plate. Avoid circuit overloading. If necessary, provide overcurrent protection. ▷ When rack mounting, please note that intrinsically harmless leakage currents of the individual power supply units may accumulate, thereby exceeding the allowable limit value. As a remedy, ground the rack via an additional ground connection. 33 Installing the EM 300-500 G4 Mounting a single receiver in a rack To mount the receiver in a rack, you will need the GA 3 rack mounting kit (optional accessory). To fasten the mounting angle of the GA 3 rack mounting kit: ▷ Unscrew and remove the two recessed head screws (M4x8) on each side of the receiver. ▷ Secure both of the the mounting angles to the sides of the receiver using the previously removed recessed head screws. ▷ Secure the blanking plate to one of the mounting angles using two recessed head screws (M6x10). ▷ Attach the AM 2 antenna front mounting set (optional accessory) and mount the rod antennas on the blanking plate (right diagram). ▷ Slide the receiver with the mounted blanking plate into the 19" rack. ▷ Secure the mounting angle and the blanking plate to the 19" rack. ▷ Align the mounted antennas in a V-shape. 34 Installing the EM 300-500 G4 Mounting two receivers side by side in a rack When you mount two receivers side by side, it is only possible to front mount antennas when you use the ASA 214 antenna splitter in combination with the AM 2 front mounting kit and an additional GA 3 rack mounting kit. See “Installing the ASA 214”. To mount the receiver using the GA 3 rack mounting kit (optional accessory): ▷ Place both receivers upside down and side by side on an even surface. ▷ Secure the jointing plate to the transmitters using the six recessed head screws (M3x6). ▷ Secure the mounting angle. 35 Installing the SKM 300 G4 Installing the SKM 300 G4 These sections contain detailed information about installing and starting up the SKM 300 G4. You can find information about operating the SKM 300 G4 under “Using the SKM 300 G4”. 36 Installing the SKM 300 G4 Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries You can operate the wireless microphone either with batteries (AA, 1.5 V) or with the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 battery. ▷ Screw the rear part of the wireless microphone in the direction of the arrow (counter-clockwise) off of the handle of the wireless microphone. When you remove the wireless microphone during operation, mute is automatically activated. MUTE appears in the display panel. When you screw the microphone back together, mute is deactivated. ▷ Pull the rear part of the wireless microphone all the way out. ▷ Open the cover of the battery compartment. ▷ Place the batteries or the BA 2015 rechargeable battery in the battery compartment as shown on the cover. Please observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries/accupack. ▷ Close the cover. ▷ Push the battery compartment into the handle of the wireless microphone. ▷ Screw the rear part of the wireless microphone back onto the handle. 37 Installing the SKM 300 G4 Battery status Charge status of the batteries: ► Charge status is critical (LOW BATT): ► 38 Installing the SKM 300 G4 Replacing the microphone module You can find a list of the recommended microphone modules for the handheld transmitter under “Microphones and cables”. To change the microphone module: ▷ Unscrew the microphone module. ▷ Screw the desired microphone module on. ► Do not touch the wireless microphone contacts or the microphone module contacts. If you touch the contacts, they may become dirty or bent. When you unscrew the microphone module during operation, mute is automatically activated. MUTE appears in the display panel. When you screw the microphone module back on, mute is deactivated. 39 Installing the SKM 300 G4 Changing the colored ring To change the colored ring: ▷ Pull the colored ring off as shown in the diagram. ► ▷ Attached a colored ring in the color you want as shown in the diagram. ► 40 Installing the SKM 500 G4 Installing the SKM 500 G4 These sections contain detailed information about installing and starting up the SKM 500 G4. You can find information about operating the SKM 500 G4 under “Using the SKM 500 G4”. 41 Installing the SKM 500 G4 Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries You can operate the wireless microphone either with batteries (AA, 1.5 V) or with the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 battery. ▷ Screw the rear part of the wireless microphone in the direction of the arrow (counter-clockwise) off of the handle of the wireless microphone. When you remove the wireless microphone during operation, mute is automatically activated. MUTE appears in the display panel. When you screw the microphone back together, mute is deactivated. ▷ Pull the rear part of the wireless microphone all the way out. ▷ Open the cover of the battery compartment. ▷ Place the batteries or the BA 2015 rechargeable battery in the battery compartment as shown on the cover. Please observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries/accupack. ▷ Close the cover. ▷ Push the battery compartment into the handle of the wireless microphone. ▷ Screw the rear part of the wireless microphone back onto the handle. 42 Installing the SKM 500 G4 Battery status Charge status of the batteries: ► Charge status is critical (LOW BATT): ► 43 Installing the SKM 500 G4 Replacing the microphone module You can find a list of the recommended microphone modules for the handheld transmitter under “Microphones and cables”. To change the microphone module: ▷ Unscrew the microphone module. ▷ Screw the desired microphone module on. ► Do not touch the wireless microphone contacts or the microphone module contacts. If you touch the contacts, they may become dirty or bent. When you unscrew the microphone module during operation, mute is automatically activated. MUTE appears in the display panel. When you screw the microphone module back on, mute is deactivated. 44 Installing the SKM 500 G4 Changing the colored ring To change the colored ring: ▷ Pull the colored ring off as shown in the diagram. ► ▷ Attached a colored ring in the color you want as shown in the diagram. ► 45 Installing the SK 300 G4 Installing the SK 300 G4 These sections contain detailed information about installing and starting up the SK 300 G4. You can find information about operating the SK 300 G4 under “Using the SK 300 G4”. 46 Installing the SK 300 G4 Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries You can operate the bodypack transmitter either with batteries (AA, 1.5 V) or with the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 battery. ▷ Press the two catches and open the battery compartment cover. ▷ Insert the batteries or the rechargeable battery as shown below. Please observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries. ► ▷ Close the battery compartment. The cover locks into place with an audible click. 47 Installing the SK 300 G4 Battery status Charge status of the batteries: ► Charge status is critical (LOW BATT): ► 48 Installing the SK 300 G4 Connecting a microphone to the SK 300 G4 You can find a list of recommended Lavalier and headset microphones for the bodypack transmitter under “Microphones and cables”. To connect a microphone to the bodypack transmitter: ▷ Insert the cable’s 3.5 mm jack plug into the MIC/LINE socket on the bodypack transmitter as shown in the diagram. ▷ Screw the plug’s coupling ring onto the audio socket thread of the bodypack transmitter. 49 Installing the SK 300 G4 Connecting an instrument or line source to the SK 300 G4 You can connect instruments or audio sources with a line level to the bodypack transmitter. To do this, you will need the Ci 1-N (6.3 mm jack plug on a lockable 3.5 mm jack plug) or CL 2 (XLR-3F plug on lockable 3.5 mm jack plug) Sennheiser cables. To connect an instrument or line source to bodypack transmitter: ▷ Insert the cable’s 3.5 mm jack plug into the MIC/LINE socket on the bodypack transmitter as shown in the diagram. ▷ Screw the plug’s coupling ring onto the audio socket thread of the bodypack transmitter. 50 Installing the SK 300 G4 Connecting the RMS 1 mute switch to the SK 300 You can control the SK 300 G4 remotely via cable with the RMS 1 remote mute switch. ► 1 MIC button • See “Using the SK 300 G4 with the RMS 1 remote mute switch” 2 STATUS LED • See “Advanced > MIC LED menu item” 3 2.5 mm jack plug To connect the RMS 1 to the SK 300 G4: ▷ Insert the 2.5 mm jack plug of the RMS 1 into the 2.5 mm jack socket of the SK 300. This deactivates the function of the MUTE switch of the SK 300 G4. You can find information about operating the RMS 1 under “Using the SK 300 G4 with the RMS 1 remote mute switch”. 51 Installing the SK 300 G4 Attaching the bodypack transmitter to clothing You can use the belt clip to attach the bodypack transmitter to your waistband or on a guitar strap. The belt clip is detachable so that you can also attach the bodypack transmitter with the antenna pointing downwards. To do so, withdraw the belt clip from its fixing points and attach it the other way round. The belt clip is secured so that it cannot slide out of its fixing points accidentally. ► To detach the belt clip: ▷ Lift the belt clip as shown in the diagram. ▷ Press one side of the clip downward on the fixing hole and pull it out of the transmitter housing. ▷ Do the same thing on the other side. ► 52 Installing the SK 500 G4 Installing the SK 500 G4 These sections contain detailed information about installing and starting up the SK 500 G4. You can find information about operating the SK 500 G4 under “Using the SK 500 G4”. 53 Installing the SK 500 G4 Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries You can operate the bodypack transmitter either with batteries (AA, 1.5 V) or with the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 battery. ▷ Press the two catches and open the battery compartment cover. ▷ Insert the batteries or the rechargeable battery as shown below. Please observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries. ► ▷ Close the battery compartment. The cover locks into place with an audible click. 54 Installing the SK 500 G4 Battery status Charge status of the batteries: ► Charge status is critical (LOW BATT): ► 55 Installing the SK 500 G4 Connecting a microphone to the SK 500 G4 You can find a list of recommended Lavalier and headset microphones for the bodypack transmitter under “Microphones and cables”. To connect a microphone to the bodypack transmitter: ▷ Insert the cable’s 3.5 mm jack plug into the MIC/LINE socket on the bodypack transmitter as shown in the diagram. ▷ Screw the plug’s coupling ring onto the audio socket thread of the bodypack transmitter. 56 Installing the SK 500 G4 Connecting an instrument or line source to the SK 500 G4 You can connect instruments or audio sources with a line level to the bodypack transmitter. To do this, you will need the Ci 1-N (6.3 mm jack plug on a lockable 3.5 mm jack plug) or CL 2 (XLR-3F plug on lockable 3.5 mm jack plug) Sennheiser cables. To connect an instrument or line source to bodypack transmitter: ▷ Insert the cable’s 3.5 mm jack plug into the MIC/LINE socket on the bodypack transmitter as shown in the diagram. ▷ Screw the plug’s coupling ring onto the audio socket thread of the bodypack transmitter. 57 Installing the SK 500 G4 Attaching the bodypack transmitter to clothing You can use the belt clip to attach the bodypack transmitter to your waistband or on a guitar strap. The belt clip is detachable so that you can also attach the bodypack transmitter with the antenna pointing downwards. To do so, withdraw the belt clip from its fixing points and attach it the other way round. The belt clip is secured so that it cannot slide out of its fixing points accidentally. ► To detach the belt clip: ▷ Lift the belt clip as shown in the diagram. ▷ Press one side of the clip downward on the fixing hole and pull it out of the transmitter housing. ▷ Do the same thing on the other side. 58 Installing the ASA 214 Installing the ASA 214 These sections contain detailed information about installing and starting up the ASA 214. You can find information about operating the ASA 214 under “Using the ASA 214”. 59 Installing the ASA 214 Connectors on the rear of the device Product overview for the rear side of the ASA 214 ► 1 ANT RF IN B BNC socket • Antenna input of diversity branch B • See “Connecting antennas” 2 RF OUT A BNC socket • RF output only for connecting an additional ASA 214 to build an 8channel diversity system • See “Configuring multi-channel systems” 3 DC INsocket • To connect the NT 1-1 power supply unit • See “Connecting/disconnecting the ASA 214 to/from the power supply system” 4 4 BNC sockets B1 to B4 • RF outputs of diversity branch B for connection to the receiver • See “Connecting receivers to the ASA 214” 5 ANT RF IN A BNC socket • Antenna input of diversity branch A • See “Connecting antennas” 6 4 BNC sockets A1 to A4 • RF outputs of diversity branch A for connection to the receiver • Every one of these RF outputs can also provide voltage to a receiver. • See “Connecting receivers to the ASA 214” 7 Strain relief for the cable of the power supply unit • See “Connecting/disconnecting the ASA 214 to/from the power supply system” 60 Installing the ASA 214 Connecting/disconnecting the ASA 214 to/from the power supply system To supply power to the ASA 214, the connected receivers and any antenna amplifiers used, you will need the NT 1-1 power supply unit. Only use the supplied NT 1-1 power supply unit. It is designed for your antenna splitter and ensures safe operation. To connect the ASA 214 antenna splitter to the power supply system: ▷ Plug the hollow jack plug of the power supply unit into the DC IN socket of the antenna splitter. ▷ Pass the cable of the power supply unit through the cable grip. ▷ Slide the supplied country adapter onto the power supply unit. ▷ Plug the power supply unit into the wall socket. To completely disconnect the ASA 214 antenna splitter from the power supply system: ▷ Unplug the power supply unit from the wall socket. ▷ Unplug the hollow jack plug of the power supply unit from the DC IN socket of the antenna splitter. 61 Installing the ASA 214 Connecting receivers to the ASA 214 You can connect and operate up to four stationary receivers to the ASA 214. Sennheiser receivers of the ew G4 and ew G3 series can also be supplied with power from the ASA 214. The following receivers are compatible: evolution wireless G4: • EM 100 G4 • EM 300-500 G4 evolution wireless G3: • EM 100 G3 • EM 300 G3 • EM 500 G3 2000 series: • EM 2000 (with its own power supply) • EM 2050 (with its own power supply) 62 Installing the ASA 214 To connect the receivers to the ASA 214 antenna splitter: ▷ Connect one of the receiver’s antenna inputs to one of the BNC sockets A1 to A4 using one of the supplied BNC cables. The compatible receivers listed above do not require their own power supply. They are powered via the BNC sockets A1 to A4. ▷ Connect the receiver’s other antenna input to one of the BNC sockets B1 to B4 using one of the supplied BNC cables. 63 Installing the ASA 214 Connecting antennas For more information about antennas and antenna accessories, see “Antennas and accessories”. In order to ensure optimal reception even in the case of poor reception conditions, we recommend using remote antennas. Connecting remote antennas ▷ Mount two antennas or a combination of an antenna and an antenna amplifier to the BNC sockets ANT RF IN A and ANT RF IN B. ► Connecting rod antennas ▷ Mount the antennas to the BNC sockets ANT RF IN A and ANT RF IN B. ▷ Align the antennas in a V-shape in order to ensure the best possible reception. 64 Installing the ASA 214 Information on antenna amplifiers and cable lengths The following table shows which cable lengths require the use of the AB 3 or AB 4 antenna amplifier as well as the maximum recommended cable lengths. Device ASA 214 (AB 3 & AB 4) Frequen- Number cy range of AB 3 around or AB 4 500 MHz 700 MHz 900 MHz ASA 214 - 1G8 (AB 3) 1800 MHz Max. cable length RG 58 GZL 5000 0 8m 16 m 1 36 m 72 m 2 64 m 128 m 0 7m 14 m 1 30 m 60 m 2 53 m 106 m 0 6m 12 m 1 26 m 52 m 2 46 m 92 m 0 4m 8m 1 16 m 36 m 2 28 m 64 m Use the AB 3 for the following frequency ranges: • A1 range: 470 – 516 MHz • A range: 516 – 558 MHz • G range: 566 – 608 MHz • GB range: 606 – 648 MHz • B range: 626 – 668 MHz • C range: 734 – 776 MHz • D range: 780 – 822 MHz • TH range: 794 – 806 MHz • JB range: 806 – 810 MHz • E range: 823 – 865 MHz • K+ range: 925 – 937.5 MHz • 1G8 range: 1785 – 1800 MHz Use the AB 4 for the following frequency ranges: 65 Installing the ASA 214 • Aw+ range: 470 – 558 MHz • Gw range: 558 – 626 MHz • GBw range: 606 – 678 MHz • Bw range: 526 – 698 MHz • Cw range: 718 – 790 MHz • Dw range: 790 – 865 MHz 66 Installing the ASA 214 Configuring multi-channel systems The following options for connecting multi-channel systems are possible: Option 1: Two antennas supply a 4-channel system 67 Installing the ASA 214 Option 2: Two 4-channel systems are interconnected Option 3: Two antennas supply a 8-channel system 68 Installing the ASA 214 Installing the ASA 214 in a rack CAUTION Rack mounting poses risks When installing the device in a closed or multi-rack assembly, please consider that, during operation, the ambient temperature, the mechanical loading and the electrical potentials will be different from those of devices which are not mounted into a rack. ▷ Make sure that the ambient temperature within the rack does not exceed the permissible temperature limit specified in the specifications. See “Specifications”. ▷ Ensure sufficient ventilation; if necessary, provide additional ventilation. ▷ Make sure that the mechanical loading of the rack is even. ▷ When connecting to the power supply system, observe the information indicated on the type plate. Avoid circuit overloading. If necessary, provide overcurrent protection. ▷ When rack mounting, please note that intrinsically harmless leakage currents of the individual power supply units may accumulate, thereby exceeding the allowable limit value. As a remedy, ground the rack via an additional ground connection. 69 Installing the ASA 214 Mounting a single antenna splitter in a rack To mount the antenna splitter in a rack, you will need the GA 3 rack mounting kit (optional accessory). To fasten the mounting angle of the GA 3 rack mounting kit: ▷ Unscrew and remove the two recessed head screws (M4x8) on each side of the antenna splitter. ▷ Secure the mounting angles to the sides of the antenna splitter using the previously removed recessed head screws. ► ▷ Secure the blanking plate to one of the mounting angles using two recessed head screws (M6x10). ► 70 Installing the ASA 214 ▷ Attach the antennas. You have the following options: • Connect the supplied rod antennas on the rear side of the antenna splitter. In this case, cover the antenna holes with the two covers (left diagram). • Attach the AM 2 antenna front mounting set (optional accessory) and mount the rod antennas on the blanking plate (right diagram). ► ► ▷ Slide the antenna splitter with the mounted blanking plate into the 19" rack. ▷ Secure the mounting angle and the blanking plate to the 19" rack. ▷ Align the mounted antennas in a V-shape. 71 Installing the ASA 214 Mounting two antenna splitters side by side in a rack To mount the antenna splitters using the GA 3 rack mounting kit (optional accessory): ▷ Place both antenna splitters upside down and side by side on an even surface. ▷ Secure the jointing plate to the transmitters using the six recessed head screws (M3x6). ▷ Secure the mounting angle. ► 72 Using ew 300–500 G4 series devices OPERATION Using ew 300–500 G4 series devices You can find information about using ew 300-500 G4 series devices in the following sections. • EM 300-500 G4 rack receiver >> “Using the EM 300-500 G4” • SKM 300 G4 handheld transmitter >> “Using the SKM 300 G4” • SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter >> “Using the SKM 500 G4” • SK 300 G4 bodypack transmitter >> “Using the SK 300 G4” 73 Using ew 300–500 G4 series devices • SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter >> “Using the SK 500 G4” • ASA 214 antenna splitter>> “Using the ASA 214” You can find information about installation and start up of the products under “Installing and starting up ew 300-500 G4 series devices”. In the sections below, you can find important information about specific use cases. • Establishing a radio link between the transmitter and receiver >> “Establishing a radio link” • Synchronizing the receiver settings to the transmitter >> “Synchronizing devices” 74 Using ew 300–500 G4 series devices • Using the menu of the receiver >> “Displays on the EM 300-500 G4 display panel” • Operating the menu of the handheld transmitter SKM 300 G4 >> “Displays on the SKM 300 G4 handheld transmitter display panel” • Operating the menu of the handheld transmitter SKM 500 G4 >> “Displays on the SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter display panel” • Operating the menu of the bodypack transmitter SK 300 G4 >> “Displays on the SK 300 G4 bodypack transmitter display panel” • Operating the menu of the bodypack transmitter SK 500 G4 >> “Displays on the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter display panel” 75 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Using the EM 300-500 G4 These sections contain detailed information about using the EM 300500 G4. You can find information on installation and startup of the EK 300-500 G4 under “Installing the EM 300-500 G4”. 76 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Operating elements on the front of the device Product overview for the front of the EM 300-500 G4 ► 1 Headphone socket • See “Using the headphone output” 2 Volume control for the headphone socket • See “Using the headphone output” 3 Infrared interface with a blue LED • See “Synchronizing devices” 4 Red LED for warnings • See “Advanced -> Fullscreen Warnings menu item” 5 Display panel • See “Displays on the EM 300-500 G4 display panel” 6 Jog dial for navigating through the menu • See “Buttons for navigating through the menu” 7 SYNC button • See “Synchronizing devices” 8 ESC button • See “Buttons for navigating through the menu” 9 STANDBY button • See “Switching the EM 300-500 G4 on and off” 77 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Switching the EM 300-500 G4 on and off To switch the receiver on: ▷ Short-press the STANDBY button. The receiver switches on and the Receiver Parameters standard display appears. ► To switch the receiver to standby mode: ▷ If necessary, deactivate the lock-off function (see “Lock-off function”). ▷ Press and hold the STANDBY button until OFF appears on the display panel. The display panel switches off. To completely switch the receiver off: ▷ Disconnect the receiver from the power supply system by unplugging the power supply unit from the wall socket. 78 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Muting the audio output To mute the audio signal of the receiver: ▷ Press the STANDBY button in one of the standard displays. The RX Mute On? display appears. ▷ Press the SET button. The audio signal is muted. To cancel the muting: ▷ Press the STANDBY button. The RX Mute Off? display appears. ▷ Press the SET button. The audio output is no longer muted. ► 79 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Using the headphone output You can use the headphone output on the front of the EM 300-500 G4 (6.3 mm jack) to listen to the audio signal. ATTENTION Danger due to high volume levels Volume levels that are too high may damage your hearing. ▷ Turn down the volume of the headphone output before you put on the headphone. ▷ Increasing the volume of the audio output AF Out (see “AF Out menu item”) to more than +18 dB also increases the volume of the headphone output. ▷ Connect the headphone to the headphone socket. ▷ Control the volume by turning the volume control next to the headphone socket. 80 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Lock-off function You can set the automatic lock-off function in the Auto lock menu (see “Auto Lock menu item”). When you have switched on the lock-off function, you will have to turn the receiver off and on again in order to operate it. To temporarily deactivate the lock-off function: ▷ Press the jog dial. ▷ Turn the jog dial. Locked appears in the display panel. Unlock? appears in the display panel. ▷ Press the jog dial. Lock-off function is now temporarily deactivated. ► When you are in the operating menu >> Lock-off function is deactivated long enough for you to work in the operating menu. When one of the standard displays is shown >> Lock-off function is automatically activated after 10 seconds. The lock-off function icon flashes while the lock-off function is being activated again. 81 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Displays on the EM 300-500 G4 display panel Status information such as reception quality, battery status, audio level, etc. is displayed on the home screen of the display panel. See “Home screen”. The display panel also displays the operating menu, which you can use to configure all of the settings. See “Setting options in the menu”. Buttons for navigating through the menu To navigate through the EM 300-500 G4 operating menu, you need the following buttons. ► ► Short-press the ESC button • Cancels the entry and returns to the previous display Long-press the ESC button • Cancels the entry and returns to the home screen 82 Using the EM 300-500 G4 ► Press the jog dial • Changes from the current standard display to the operating menu • Calls up a menu item • Changes to a submenu • Stores the settings and returns to the operating menu ► Turn the jog dial • Selects a standard display (see “Home screen”) • Changes to the previous or next menu item • Changes the setting of a menu item 83 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Home screen After you switch on the receiver, the display panel initially displays the Sennheiser logo. After a short time, the home screen is then displayed. The home screen has three different standard displays. ▷ On the home screen, turn the jog dial to switch between the standard displays. ► The display is dimmed automatically after 2 minutes of inactivity. ► If there is no radio link to a transmitter, the display switches off after 20 minutes. The display can be reactivated by pressing any button. 84 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Receiver Parameters standard display ► 1 RF RF level (radio frequency) • RF signal level display • including the display of the squelch threshold (see “Squelch menu item”) 2 AF audio level (audio frequency) • Displays the audio level of the received transmitter When the display shows full deflection, the audio input level is excessively high. When the transmitter is overloaded frequently or for extended periods of time, the PEAK display is shown inverted. • See “AF Out menu item” 3 Frequency bank and channel • Current frequency bank and channel number • See “Frequency Preset menu item” 4 Frequency • Current receiving frequency • See “Frequency Preset menu item” 5 Name • Freely selectable name of the receiver • See “Name menu item” 6 Lock-off function • Lock-off function is activated on the receiver • See “Lock-off function” 7 Warnings • Activated warning messages are displayed • See “Advanced -> Fullscreen Warnings menu item” 8 P pilot tone • Activated pilot tone evaluation • See “Advanced -> Pilot Tone menu item” 85 Using the EM 300-500 G4 9 Output gain • Current output gain of the audio frequency signal at the 6.3 mm socket / XLR socket • See “AF Out menu item” 10Equalizer setting • Current equalizer setting • See “Equalizer menu item” 11MUTE muting function • Receiver or transmitter is muted • See “Muting the audio output” 12Battery status of the transmitter • SKM 300 G4: see “Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries” • SKM 500 G4: see “Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries” • SK 300 G4: see “Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries” • SK 500 G4: see “Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries” 13Transmitter type • Product name of the connected transmitter Transmitter Parameters standard display The Transmitter Parameters standard display shows the microphone module (only for SKM) and the transmitter type. ► 86 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Soundcheck standard display The Soundcheck standard display shows the transmission quality between the transmitter and the receiver. ► By doing a soundcheck, you can ensure adequate transmission quality in the entire area in which you want to use the transmitter. You can do the soundcheck without the help of another person. ▷ With the transmitter, walk up and down the area in which you want to use the transmitter. The receiver records the following parameters: RF Min • Minimum RF signal level • must be well above the squelch threshold level for one of the two antennas Ways to optimize ▷ Check that the antennas and the antenna cables are correctly connected. ▷ Improve the position of the antennas. ▷ If necessary, use an antenna booster. RF Max • Maximum RF signal level • both antennas should reach 40 dBμV Ways to optimize ▷ Check that the antennas and the antenna cables are correctly connected. ▷ Improve the position of the antennas. ▷ If necessary, use an antenna booster. 87 Using the EM 300-500 G4 AF Max • Maximum audio level Ways to optimize ▷ On your transmitter, adjust the audio level as high as possible without the display for the audio level showing full deflection (AF Max is at a level with the PEAK display), see “AF Out menu item”. 88 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Setting options in the menu In the EM 300-500 G4 menu, you can configure the following settings. Adjusting the squelch threshold ▷ See “Squelch menu item” Scanning for unused frequency presets, releases and selects frequency presets ▷ See “Easy Setup menu item” Setting the frequency bank and the channel ▷ See “Frequency Preset menu item” Entering a freely selectable name ▷ See “Name menu item” Adjusting the audio output level ▷ See “AF Out menu item” Adjusting the frequency response of the output signal ▷ See “Equalizer menu item” Activating/deactivating automatic lock-off function ▷ See “Auto Lock menu item” Configuring enhanced settings in the Advanced Menu: • Setting the receiving frequencies for the frequency banks U1 to U6 • Activating/deactivating the parameters to be transferred to the transmitters • Activating/deactivating the pilot tone evaluation • Activating/deactivating warnings • Adjusting the contrast of the display panel • Resetting the receiver • Adjusting the network configuration • Displaying the current software revision ▷ See “Advanced menu item” 89 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Menu structure The figure shows the complete EM 300-500 G4 menu structure in an overview. ► 90 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Squelch menu item You can adjust the squelch threshold in the Squelch menu item. Setting range: • 5 to 25 dBμV, adjustable in 2-dB steps The squelch threshold is displayed on the home screen in the RF signal level area. ► ► CAUTION Risk of hearing and material damage If you set the squelch threshold to a very low value, a very loud hissing noise can occur in the receiver. This hissing noise can be loud enough to cause hearing damage or overload your system’s loudspeakers. ▷ Before adjusting the squelch threshold, set the volume of the audio output to the minimum. ▷ Never change the squelch threshold during a live transmission. 91 Using the EM 300-500 G4 To open the Squelch menu item: ▷ On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu. ▷ Turn the jog dial until the Squelch menu item appears in the selection frame. ▷ Press the jog dial to open the menu. ▷ Adjust the settings as desired. ► ▷ Press the jog dial to save your selection. or ▷ Press the ESC button to cancel the entry without saving the setting. 92 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Easy Setup menu item You can scan for unused frequencies using the Easy Setup menu item. When you have connected multiple EM 300-500 G4 devices to a network via the RJ-45 interfaces (see “Creating a data network”), you can perform the frequency setup for all of the connected receivers. Switch off all transmitters before you perform the scan. If transmitters are still switched on, they are detected as unavailable frequencies and the frequencies that are actually available cannot then be used. To open the Easy Setup menu item: ▷ On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu. ▷ Turn the jog dial until the Easy Setup menu item appears in the selection frame. ▷ Press the jog dial to open the menu. Scan New List ► ▷ Select Scan New List to scan for unused frequencies. ▷ Press the jog dial to start the scan. The frequency range of the receiver is scanned. As a result, the number of unused frequencies is displayed for every frequency bank. ▷ Turn the jog dial to select a frequency bank. ▷ Press the jog dial to confirm your selection. ▷ Turn the jog dial to select an unused frequency from the selected bank. ▷ Press the jog dial to save your selection and synchronize the selected frequency with the transmitter at a later point (see “Synchronizing devices”). or 93 Using the EM 300-500 G4 ▷ Press the SYNC button to synchronize the selected frequency with the transmitter immediately. Current List ▷ Select Current List to show the list of unused frequencies from the last scan. Reset ▷ Select Reset List to delete the list of unused frequencies. Performing multi-channel frequency setup As an alternative to the following procedure, multi-channel frequency setup can also be performed using the Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software. For more information about controlling devices via the Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software, refer to the instruction manual for the software. You can download the software here: www.sennheiser.com/wsm To perform the automatic frequency setup for multiple radio links simultaneously: ▷ Connect all of the receivers to one network using a network switch. See “Creating a data network”. ▷ Please note that all receivers must be in the same IP address range. • The IP addresses can be automatically assigned if there is a DHCP server in the network. • If there is no DHCP server in the network, the IP addresses must be assigned manually. See “Advanced -> IP Address menu item”. • Assign the IP addresses for all receivers in the 192.168.x.x range (the link-local range 169.254.x.x is also a possible alternative). ▷ Open the Easy Setup menu item on one of the receivers. This receiver is the master. You can choose any receiver to be the master. ▷ Perform the frequency scan on the master receiver as described above. ▷ From the scan results in the master receiver, select a frequency bank 94 Using the EM 300-500 G4 with enough free channels. After you make your selection, the display panels of the other receivers will display the message Assign New Frequency?. Receivers with non-compatible frequency ranges will display the message Unassignable Frequency!. ▷ Select an unused frequency for one of the connected receiver on the master receiver. 95 Using the EM 300-500 G4 The frequency selected on the master receiver will also be shown on the display panel of the connected receivers. ▷ Press the jog dial (SET) on the particular receiver to save your selected frequency and synchronize it with the corresponding transmitter at a later point (see “Synchronizing devices”). or ▷ Press the SYNC button to synchronize the selected frequency with the transmitter immediately. ▷ Use this procedure to assign an unused frequency to all connected receivers, one after another. ▷ For the last step, assign a frequency to the master receiver. This completes the multi-channel frequency setup. 96 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Frequency Preset menu item In the Frequency Preset menu item, you can adjust the receiving frequency of the receiver by adjusting the frequency bank and the channel. To open the Frequency Preset menu item: ▷ On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu. ▷ Turn the jog dial until the Frequency Preset menu item appears in the selection frame. ▷ Press the jog dial to open the menu. ▷ Adjust the settings as desired. ► ▷ Press the jog dial to save your selection. or ▷ Press the ESC button to cancel the entry without saving the setting. You can set the frequencies of the frequency bank U here: “Advanced -> Tune menu item” 97 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Name menu item In the Name menu item you can enter a name for the radio link. To open the Name menu item: ▷ On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu. ▷ Turn the jog dial until the Name menu item appears in the selection frame. ▷ Press the jog dial to open the menu. ▷ Adjust the settings as desired. ► ▷ Press the jog dial to save your selection. or ▷ Press the ESC button to cancel the entry without saving the setting. 98 Using the EM 300-500 G4 AF Out menu item In the AF Out menu item, you can set the audio level that is output via the receiver audio outputs. Setting range: • –24 dB to +24 dB in 3 dB steps To open the AF Out menu item: ▷ On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu. ▷ Turn the jog dial until the AF Out menu item appears in the selection frame. ▷ Press the jog dial to open the menu. ▷ Adjust the settings as desired. ► ▷ Press the jog dial to save your selection. or ▷ Press the ESC button to cancel the entry without saving the setting. 99 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Equalizer menu item In the Equalizer menu item, you can change the frequency response of the output signal. You can reduce the bass range and boost the treble range. To open the AF Out menu item: ▷ On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu. ▷ Turn the jog dial until the AF Out menu item appears in the selection frame. ▷ Press the jog dial to open the menu. ▷ Adjust the settings as desired. ► ▷ Press the jog dial to save your selection. or ▷ Press the ESC button to cancel the entry without saving the setting. 100 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Auto Lock menu item In the Auto Lock menu item you can activate or deactivate the auto lockoff function. You can find information about temporarily deactivating the lock-off function during operation under “Lock-off function”. To open the Auto Lock menu item: ▷ On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu. ▷ Turn the jog dial until the Auto Lock menu item appears in the selection frame. ▷ Press the jog dial to open the menu. ▷ Adjust the settings as desired. ► ▷ Press the jog dial to save your selection. or ▷ Press the ESC button to cancel the entry without saving the setting. 101 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Advanced menu item In the Advanced submenu you can configure enhanced settings. To open the Advanced submenu: ▷ On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu. ▷ Turn the jog dial until the Advanced menu item appears in the selection frame. ▷ Press the jog dial to open the menu. The following sub-items are available: Adjusting the receiving frequency for the frequency bank U ▷ See “Advanced -> Tune menu item” Receiving frequency ▷ See “Advanced -> Sync Settings menu item” Activating/deactivating the pilot tone evaluation ▷ See “Advanced -> Pilot Tone menu item” Activating/deactivating warnings ▷ See “Advanced -> Fullscreen Warnings menu item” Adjusting the contrast of the display panel ▷ See “Advanced -> Brightness menu item” Resetting the receiver ▷ See “Advanced -> Reset menu item” Adjusting the network configuration ▷ See “Advanced -> IP Address menu item” Displaying the current software revision ▷ See “Advanced -> Software Revision menu item” 102 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Advanced -> Tune menu item In the Tune menu item of the Advanced submenu, you can configure the receiving frequencies for the frequency banks U1 to U6. You can save a total of 32 frequencies in the U frequency bank. Only adjusting the frequency Open the Tune menu item in the Advanced menu. ► ▷ Press the jog dial to save your selection. or ▷ Press the ESC button to cancel the entry without saving the setting. Setting the channel and frequency ▷ Select the Tune menu item and call it up by holding down the SET button until the channel selection appears. ▷ Adjust the settings. ► ▷ Press the jog dial to save your selection. or ▷ Press the ESC button to cancel the entry without saving the setting. 103 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Advanced -> Sync Settings menu item In the Sync Settings menu item of the Advanced submenu, you can configure the parameters to be sent to the transmitters and activate or deactivate transmission. The parameters are defined separately for the SK, SKM and SKP. You can activate/deactivate the following parameters: • Sensitivity • Auto Lock • Mute Mode • RF Power • Phantom Power 48 V (only SKP) To configure a parameter and activate or deactivate transmission: ▷ Go to the parameter in question in the Advanced -> Sync Settings menu. ▷ Press the jog dial to open the sub-item. ▷ Turn the jog dial to set the value. ▷ Press the jog dial to save your setting. ▷ Turn the jog dial to activate or deactivate the check box. When the check box is activated, the value will be transmitted during synchronization. If it is deactivated, the value will not be transmitted. ▷ Press the jog dial to save your setting. 104 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Advanced -> Pilot Tone menu item In the Pilot Tone menu item of the Advanced submenu, you can activate and deactivate the pilot tone evaluation. ► The pilot tone has an inaudible frequency that is sent from the transmitter and evaluated by the receiver. It supports the receiver’s squelch function. 105 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Advanced -> Fullscreen Warnings menu item In the Warnings menu item of the Advanced submenu, you can activate or deactivate warnings for certain cases. The warning in question will flash across the entire screen. ► You can activate or deactivate the following warnings: AF Peak • The audio level is too high. Low RF Signal • The RF signal is too weak. RF Mute • The RF signal from the transmitter to the receiver is deactivated. TX Mute • The transmitter audio signal is muted. RX Mute • The receiver audio output is muted. Low battery • The battery charge of the transmitter is low. 106 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Advanced -> Brightness menu item In the Brightness menu item of the Advanced submenu, you can adjust the display contrast of the display panel. ► Advanced -> Reset menu item In the Reset menu item of the Advanced submenu, you can reset the settings of the receiver. ► Advanced -> IP Address menu item In the IP Address menu item of the Advanced submenu, you can configure the IP addresses. The IP addresses can be obtained automatically (automatic) or entered manually (manual). ► 107 Using the EM 300-500 G4 Advanced -> Software Revision menu item In the Software Revision menu item of the Advanced submenu, you can display the current software version of the receiver. 108 Using the SKM 300 G4 Using the SKM 300 G4 These sections contain detailed information about using the SKM 300 G4. You can find information on installation and startup of the SKM 300 G4 under “Installing the SKM 300 G4”. 109 Using the SKM 300 G4 Operating elements of the SKM 300 G4 handheld transmitter ► 1 Display panel • See “Displays on the SKM 300 G4 handheld transmitter display panel” 2 Infra-red interface • See “Synchronizing devices” 3 DOWN, UP and SET multi-function switch • See “Buttons for navigating the SKM 300 G4 menu” 4 ON/OFF button with ESC function in the operating menu • Switch the transmitter on or off See “Switching the SKM 300 G4 handheld transmitter on and off” • Escape function in the menu See “Buttons for navigating the SKM 300 G4 menu” • Deactivating the RF signal See “Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute)” 110 Using the SKM 300 G4 5 Colored ring • Available in different colors (see “Additional accessories” and “Changing the colored ring”) • Can be turned to protect the multi-function switch 6 Operation and battery indicator, red LED • illuminated = ON See “Switching the SKM 300 G4 handheld transmitter on and off” • flashing = LOW BATTERY See “Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries” 7 MIC button • See “Muting the handheld transmitter (AF mute)” • See “Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute)” • See “Advanced > Mute Mode menu item” Switching the SKM 300 G4 handheld transmitter on and off To switch on the SKM 300 G4: ▷ Hold down the ON/OFF button until the Sennheiser logo appears on the display. ► To switch off the SKM 300 G4: ▷ Hold down the ON/OFF button until the display goes off. 111 Using the SKM 300 G4 Muting the handheld transmitter (AF mute) You can mute the audio signal by pressing the MIC button. To do this, the MIC button function must be configured to AF On/Off. You can find more information about this subject under “Advanced > Mute Mode menu item”. Furthermore, you can configure whether the MIC button should light up red and when. You can find more information about this subject under “Advanced > MIC LED menu item”. 112 Using the SKM 300 G4 Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute) You can deactivate the RF signal in two ways: Deactivating the RF signal with the MIC button You can mute the RF signal by pressing the MIC button. To do this, the MIC button function must be configured to RF On/Off. You can find more information about this subject under “Advanced > Mute Mode menu item”. Furthermore, you can configure whether the MIC button should light up red and when. You can find more information about this subject under “Advanced > MIC LED menu item”. Deactivating the RF signal with the ON/OFF button You can deactivate the RF signal with the ON/OFF button. To deactivate the RF signal: ▷ Press the ON/OFF button. RF Mute On? appears. ▷ Press the SET button. The transmission frequency is displayed, however the wireless microphone is not transmitting an RF signal. The transmission icon is not lit (see “Displays on the SKM 300 G4 handheld transmitter display panel”). To activate the RF signal: ▷ Press the ON/OFF button. RF Mute Off? appears. ▷ Press the SET button. The transmission icon appears again (see “Displays on the 113 Using the SKM 300 G4 SKM 300 G4 handheld transmitter display panel”). 114 Using the SKM 300 G4 Lock-off function You can set the automatic lock-off function in the Auto lock menu (see “Auto Lock menu item”). When you have switched on the lock-off function, you will have to turn the transmitter off and on again in order to operate it. To temporarily deactivate the lock-off function: ▷ Press the SET button. ▷ Press the UP or DOWN button. Locked appears in the display panel. Unlock? appears in the display panel. ▷ Press the SET button. Lock-off function is now temporarily deactivated. 115 Using the SKM 300 G4 Displays on the SKM 300 G4 handheld transmitter display panel You can view the following information on the transmitter display. ► 1 AF audio level • Displays the audio level with peak hold function • See “Sensitivity menu item” 2 Frequency • Configured transmission frequency • See “Frequency Preset menu item” 3 Name • Freely selectable name of the receiver • See “Name menu item” 4 Transmission icon • RF signal is being transmitted • See “Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute)” 5 Lock-off function • Lock-off function is activated • See “Auto Lock menu item” 6 Battery status • See “Battery status” 7 MUTE muting function • The audio signal is muted • See “Muting the handheld transmitter (AF mute)” 8 P pilot tone • Pilot tone transmission is activated • See “Advanced > Pilot Tone menu item” 116 Using the SKM 300 G4 >> “Buttons for navigating the SKM 300 G4 menu” >> “Setting options in the menu” Select a standard display ▷ Move the multi-function switch to select a standard display: Frequency/Name standard display ► 548.100 MHz ew300 G4 AF P MUTE Channel/Frequency standard display ► B.Ch: 20.12 548.100 MHz AF P MUTE Name/Channel standard display ► ew300 G4 B.Ch: 20.12 AF P MUTE 117 Using the SKM 300 G4 Buttons for navigating the SKM 300 G4 menu Navigating through the menu To open the menu: ▷ Press the SET button. The operating menu is shown on the transmitter display panel. To open a menu item: ▷ Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate through the individual menu items. ▷ Press the SET button to open the selected menu item. “Operating elements of the SKM 300 G4 handheld transmitter” Making changes in a menu item After you open a menu item, you can make changes as follows: ▷ Press the UP or DOWN buttons to set the displayed value. ▷ Press the SET button to save the setting. ▷ Press the ESC (ON/OFF) button to leave the menu item without saving the setting. “Operating elements of the SKM 300 G4 handheld transmitter” >> “Displays on the SKM 300 G4 handheld transmitter display panel” >> “Setting options in the menu” 118 Using the SKM 300 G4 Setting options in the menu In the SKM 300 G4 menu, you can configure the following settings. Adjusting the input sensitivity ▷ See “Sensitivity menu item” Setting the frequency bank and the channel ▷ See “Frequency Preset menu item” Entering a freely selectable name ▷ See “Name menu item” Activating/deactivating the automatic lock-off function ▷ See “Auto Lock menu item” Configuring enhanced settings in the Advanced Menu: • Adjusting the transmission frequencies for the U frequency bank • Defining the MIC button setting • Configuring the background lighting of the MIC button • Configuring the transmission power • Activating/deactivating the pilot tone evaluation • Adjusting the contrast of the display panel • Resetting the transmitter • Displaying the current software revision ▷ See “Advanced menu item” 119 Using the SKM 300 G4 Sensitivity menu item • Adjusting the input sensitivity – AF audio level Setting range: 0 dB to -48 dB in 6 dB steps The AF audio level is also displayed when the wireless microphone is muted, e.g. to check the sensitivity before a live broadcast. ► Recommended presets: • Loud music/vocals: -48 to -18 dB • Moderation: -18 to -12 dB • Interviews: -12 to 0 dB Frequency Preset menu item • Manually selecting a frequency bank and channel ► While you work in the Frequency Preset menu, the RF signal is deactivated. Please note when creating multi-channel systems: Only the factory-preset frequencies within one frequency bank are intermodulation-free. The wireless microphone and receiver must be set to the same frequency. Be sure to note the information on frequency selection under “Establishing a radio link”. 120 Using the SKM 300 G4 Name menu item • Entering names ► In the Name menu item you can enter any name you want for the wireless microphone (e.g. the names of the musicians). The name can be shown in the Frequency/Name and Name/Channel standard displays. The names are a maximum of 8 characters: • All letters except umlauts. • Numbers from 0 to 9 • Special characters and spaces Enter the names as follows: ▷ Move the multi-function switch to select a character. ▷ Press the multi-function switch to jump to the next space or to save the name you have entered once it is complete. Auto Lock menu item • Switching the automatic lock-off function on and off ► This lock prevents the wireless microphone from being unintentionally switched off and also prevents any unintentional changes to the transmitter’s configuration. In the current standard display, the lock icon shows whether the lock-off function is currently switched on. You can find information about using the lock-off function under “Lock-off function”. 121 Using the SKM 300 G4 Advanced menu item In the Advanced submenu you can configure enhanced settings. The following sub-items are available: Adjusting the transmission frequencies for the U frequency bank ▷ See “Advanced > Tune menu item” Defining the MIC button setting ▷ See “Advanced > Mute Mode menu item” Configuring the background lighting of the MIC button ▷ See “Advanced > MIC LED menu item” Configuring the transmission power ▷ See “Advanced > RF Power menu item” Activating/deactivating the pilot tone evaluation ▷ See “Advanced > Pilot Tone menu item” Adjusting the contrast of the display panel ▷ See “Advanced > LCD Contrast menu item” Resetting the transmitter ▷ See “Advanced > Reset menu item” Displaying the current software revision ▷ See “Advanced > Software Revision menu item” 122 Using the SKM 300 G4 Advanced > Tune menu item • Configuring the transmission frequency and frequency bank U When you have configured the wireless microphone to a system bank and you call up the Tune menu item, channel 1 of the frequency bank U is automatically set. The message U.1 briefly appears in the display. In the factory settings, the channels of the frequency bank U are not assigned to any transmission frequency. While you work in the Tune menu, the RF signal is deactivated. You can configure a transmission frequency for the current channel or select a channel in the frequency bank U and configure a transmission frequency for this channel in the Tune menu. Be sure to note the information on frequency selection, see “Setting notes”. Only adjusting the frequency To configure the transmission frequency for the current channel: ▷ Move the multi-function switch until the Tune menu item appears. ▷ Press the multi-function switch. The frequency selection appears. ► ▷ Configure the desired frequency. ▷ Press the multi-function switch. Your settings will be saved. You are now back in the operating menu. Setting the channel and frequency To select a channel and assign it a frequency: ▷ Move the multi-function switch until the Tune menu item appears. ▷ Hold down the multi-function switch until the frequency bank selection appears. ► ▷ Set the desired channel. ▷ Press the multi-function switch. The frequency selection appears. ▷ Configure the frequency. 123 Using the SKM 300 G4 Advanced > Mute Mode menu item • Configuring the function of the MIC button ► AF On/Off mode • When you press the MIC button, no audio signal is transmitted. RF On/Off mode • When you press the MIC button, the RF signal is deactivated. Push To Mute mode • The audio signal is deactivated as long as you press down the MIC button. Push To Talk mode • The audio signal is activated as long as you press down the MIC button. • The wireless microphone is muted when you configure the Push to Talk function. Disabled mode • No function You can find information about the MIC button under “Muting the handheld transmitter (AF mute)” and “Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute)”. 124 Using the SKM 300 G4 Advanced > MIC LED menu item • Configuring the background lighting of the MIC button ► In the MIC LED menu item you can configure and deactivate the background lighting of the MIC button regardless of the settings of the “Advanced > Mute Mode menu item” and the status of the RF signal. LED On: setting Unmute • The MIC button is backlit when the wireless microphone sends an RF signal or is not muted. LED On: setting Mute • The MIC button is backlit when the wireless microphone is not sending an RF signal or is muted. Disable LED setting • The background lighting of the MIC button is deactivated. 125 Using the SKM 300 G4 Advanced > RF Power menu item • Configuring the transmission power ► You can configure the transmission power in three steps in the RF Power menu item. Please note the information at the following address: General conditions and restrictions for the use of frequencies Setting range: Low: 10 mW Standard: 30 mW High: 50 mW Advanced > Pilot Tone menu item • Activating/deactivating pilot tone transmission ► The pilot tone has an inaudible frequency that is sent from the transmitter and evaluated by the receiver. It supports the receiver’s squelch function. Advanced > LCD Contrast menu item • Adjusting the contrast of the display panel You can configure the contrast of the display in 16 steps. 126 Using the SKM 300 G4 Advanced > Reset menu item • Resetting the wireless microphone ► When you reset the wireless microphone, only the selected settings of the pilot tone and the U1 to U6 frequency banks are retained. Advanced > Software Revision menu item • Show software revision You can display the current software revision. 127 Using the SKM 500 G4 Using the SKM 500 G4 These sections contain detailed information about using the SKM 500 G4. You can find information on installation and startup of the SKM 500 G4 under “Installing the SKM 500 G4”. 128 Using the SKM 500 G4 Operating elements of the SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter ► 1 Display panel • See “Displays on the SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter display panel” 2 Infra-red interface • See “Synchronizing devices” 3 DOWN, UP and SET multi-function switch • See “Buttons for navigating the SKM 500 G4 menu” 4 ON/OFF button with ESC function in the operating menu • Switch the transmitter on or off See “Switching the SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter on and off” • Escape function in the menu See “Buttons for navigating the SKM 500 G4 menu” • Deactivating the RF signal See “Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute)” 129 Using the SKM 500 G4 5 Colored ring • Available in different colors (see “Additional accessories” and “Changing the colored ring”) • Can be turned to protect the multi-function switch 6 Operation and battery indicator, red LED • illuminated = ON See “Switching the SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter on and off” • flashing = LOW BATTERY See “Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries” Switching the SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter on and off To switch on the SKM 500 G4: ▷ Hold down the ON/OFF button until the Sennheiser logo appears on the display. ► To switch off the SKM 500 G4: ▷ Hold down the ON/OFF button until the display goes off. 130 Using the SKM 500 G4 Muting the handheld transmitter (AF mute) The audio signal of the transmitter cannot be muted. However, when you deactivate the RF signal no AF signal is output. See “Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute)”. Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute) You can deactivate the RF signal with the ON/OFF button. To deactivate the RF signal: ▷ Press the ON/OFF button. RF Mute On? appears. ▷ Press the SET button. The transmission frequency is displayed, however the wireless microphone is not transmitting an RF signal. The transmission icon is not lit (see “Displays on the SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter display panel”). To activate the RF signal: ▷ Press the ON/OFF button. RF Mute Off? appears. ▷ Press the SET button. The transmission icon appears again (see “Displays on the SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter display panel”). 131 Using the SKM 500 G4 Lock-off function You can set the automatic lock-off function in the Auto lock menu (see “Auto Lock menu item”). When you have switched on the lock-off function, you will have to turn the transmitter off and on again in order to operate it. To temporarily deactivate the lock-off function: ▷ Press the SET button. ▷ Press the UP or DOWN button. Locked appears in the display panel. Unlock? appears in the display panel. ▷ Press the SET button. Lock-off function is now temporarily deactivated. 132 Using the SKM 500 G4 Displays on the SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter display panel You can view the following information on the transmitter display. ► 1 AF audio level • Displays the audio level with peak hold function • See “Sensitivity menu item” 2 Frequency • Configured transmission frequency • See “Frequency Preset menu item” 3 Name • Freely selectable name of the receiver • See “Name menu item” 4 Transmission icon • RF signal is being transmitted • See “Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute)” 5 Lock-off function • Lock-off function is activated • See “Auto Lock menu item” 6 Battery status • See “Battery status” 7 MUTE muting function • The audio signal is muted • See “Muting the handheld transmitter (AF mute)” 8 P pilot tone • Pilot tone transmission is activated • See “Advanced > Pilot Tone menu item” 133 Using the SKM 500 G4 >> “Buttons for navigating the SKM 500 G4 menu” >> “Setting options in the menu” Select a standard display ▷ Move the multi-function switch to select a standard display: Frequency/Name standard display ► 548.100 MHz ew500 G4 AF P MUTE Channel/Frequency standard display ► B.Ch: 20.12 548.100 MHz AF P MUTE Name/Channel standard display ► ew500 G4 B.Ch: 20.12 AF P MUTE 134 Using the SKM 500 G4 Buttons for navigating the SKM 500 G4 menu Navigating through the menu To open the menu: ▷ Press the SET button. The operating menu is shown on the transmitter display panel. To open a menu item: ▷ Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate through the individual menu items. ▷ Press the SET button to open the selected menu item. “Operating elements of the SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter” Making changes in a menu item After you open a menu item, you can make changes as follows: ▷ Press the UP or DOWN buttons to set the displayed value. ▷ Press the SET button to save the setting. ▷ Press the ESC (ON/OFF) button to leave the menu item without saving the setting. “Operating elements of the SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter” >> “Displays on the SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter display panel” >> “Setting options in the menu” 135 Using the SKM 500 G4 Setting options in the menu In the SKM 500 G4 menu, you can configure the following settings. Adjusting the input sensitivity ▷ See “Sensitivity menu item” Setting the frequency bank and the channel ▷ See “Frequency Preset menu item” Entering a freely selectable name ▷ See “Name menu item” Activating/deactivating the automatic lock-off function ▷ See “Auto Lock menu item” Configuring enhanced settings in the Advanced Menu: • Adjusting the transmission frequencies for the U frequency bank • Configuring the transmission power • Activating/deactivating the pilot tone evaluation • Adjusting the contrast of the display panel • Resetting the transmitter • Displaying the current software revision ▷ See “Advanced menu item” 136 Using the SKM 500 G4 Sensitivity menu item • Adjusting the input sensitivity – AF audio level Setting range: 0 dB to -48 dB in 6 dB steps The AF audio level is also displayed when the wireless microphone is muted, e.g. to check the sensitivity before a live broadcast. ► Recommended presets: • Loud music/vocals: -48 to -18 dB • Moderation: -18 to -12 dB • Interviews: -12 to 0 dB Frequency Preset menu item • Manually selecting a frequency bank and channel ► While you work in the Frequency Preset menu, the RF signal is deactivated. Please note when creating multi-channel systems: Only the factory-preset frequencies within one frequency bank are intermodulation-free. The wireless microphone and receiver must be set to the same frequency. Be sure to note the information on frequency selection under “Establishing a radio link”. 137 Using the SKM 500 G4 Name menu item • Entering names ► In the Name menu item you can enter any name you want for the wireless microphone (e.g. the names of the musicians). The name can be shown in the Frequency/Name and Name/Channel standard displays. The names are a maximum of 8 characters: • All letters except umlauts. • Numbers from 0 to 9 • Special characters and spaces Enter the names as follows: ▷ Move the multi-function switch to select a character. ▷ Press the multi-function switch to jump to the next space or to save the name you have entered once it is complete. Auto Lock menu item • Switching the automatic lock-off function on and off ► This lock prevents the wireless microphone from being unintentionally switched off and also prevents any unintentional changes to the transmitter’s configuration. In the current standard display, the lock icon shows whether the lock-off function is currently switched on. You can find information about using the lock-off function under “Lock-off function”. 138 Using the SKM 500 G4 Advanced menu item In the Advanced submenu you can configure enhanced settings. The following sub-items are available: Adjusting the transmission frequencies for the U frequency bank ▷ See “Advanced > Tune menu item” Configuring the transmission power ▷ See “Advanced > RF Power menu item” Activating/deactivating the pilot tone evaluation ▷ See “Advanced > Pilot Tone menu item” Adjusting the contrast of the display panel ▷ See “Advanced > LCD Contrast menu item” Resetting the transmitter ▷ See “Advanced > Reset menu item” Displaying the current software revision ▷ See “Advanced > Software Revision menu item” 139 Using the SKM 500 G4 Advanced > Tune menu item • Configuring the transmission frequency and frequency bank U When you have configured the wireless microphone to a system bank and you call up the Tune menu item, channel 1 of the frequency bank U is automatically set. The message U.1 briefly appears in the display. In the factory settings, the channels of the frequency bank U are not assigned to any transmission frequency. While you work in the Tune menu, the RF signal is deactivated. You can configure a transmission frequency for the current channel or select a channel in the frequency bank U and configure a transmission frequency for this channel in the Tune menu. Be sure to note the information on frequency selection, see “Setting notes”. Only adjusting the frequency To configure the transmission frequency for the current channel: ▷ Move the multi-function switch until the Tune menu item appears. ▷ Press the multi-function switch. The frequency selection appears. ► ▷ Configure the desired frequency. ▷ Press the multi-function switch. Your settings will be saved. You are now back in the operating menu. Setting the channel and frequency To select a channel and assign it a frequency: ▷ Move the multi-function switch until the Tune menu item appears. ▷ Hold down the multi-function switch until the frequency bank selection appears. ► ▷ Set the desired channel. ▷ Press the multi-function switch. The frequency selection appears. ▷ Configure the frequency. 140 Using the SKM 500 G4 Advanced > RF Power menu item • Configuring the transmission power ► You can configure the transmission power in three steps in the RF Power menu item. Please note the information at the following address: General conditions and restrictions for the use of frequencies Setting range: Low: 10 mW Standard: 30 mW High: 50 mW Advanced > Pilot Tone menu item • Activating/deactivating pilot tone transmission ► The pilot tone has an inaudible frequency that is sent from the transmitter and evaluated by the receiver. It supports the receiver’s squelch function. 141 Using the SKM 500 G4 Advanced > LCD Contrast menu item • Adjusting the contrast of the display panel You can configure the contrast of the display in 16 steps. Advanced > Reset menu item • Resetting the wireless microphone ► When you reset the wireless microphone, only the selected settings of the pilot tone and the U1 to U6 frequency banks are retained. Advanced > Software Revision menu item • Show software revision You can display the current software revision. 142 Using the SK 300 G4 Using the SK 300 G4 These sections contain detailed information about using the SK 300 G4. You can find information about installing the SK 300 under “Installing the SK 300 G4”. 143 Using the SK 300 G4 Operating elements of the SK 300 G4 bodypack transmitter ► 1 Display panel • See “Displays on the SK 300 G4 bodypack transmitter display panel” 2 Operation and battery indicator, red LED • illuminated = ON See “Switching the SK 300 G4 bodypack transmitter on and off” • flashing = LOW BATTERY See “Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries” 3 Audio overload indicator, yellow LED • illuminated = AF PEAK (overload) See “Sensitivity menu item” 4 UP button • See “Buttons for navigating the SK 300 G4 menu” 5 SET button • See “Buttons for navigating the SK 300 G4 menu” 144 Using the SK 300 G4 6 DOWN button • See “Buttons for navigating the SK 300 G4 menu” 7 ON/OFF button with ESC function in the operating menu • Switch the transmitter on or off See “Switching the SK 300 G4 bodypack transmitter on and off” • Escape function in the menu See “Buttons for navigating the SK 300 G4 menu” 8 Infra-red interface • See “Synchronizing devices” 9 MUTE switch • Deactivate and activate RF signal See “Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute)” • Deactivate and activate audio signal See “Muting the bodypack transmitter (AF mute)” 102.5 mm jack socket • for remote mute switch RMS 1 • See “Connecting the RMS 1 mute switch to the SK 300” 145 Using the SK 300 G4 Switching the SK 300 G4 bodypack transmitter on and off ▷ Press the two catches and open the battery compartment cover. To switch on the SK 300 G4: ▷ Hold down the ON/OFF button until the Sennheiser logo appears on the display. To switch off the SK 300 G4: ▷ Hold down the ON/OFF button until the display goes off. 146 Using the SK 300 G4 Muting the bodypack transmitter (AF mute) You can mute the audio signal in two ways: Muting the audio signal with the MUTE switch You can mute the audio signal with the MUTE switch. To do this, the MUTE switch function must be configured to AF On/Off. You can find more information about this subject under “Advanced > Mute Mode menu item”. ▷ Slide the MUTE switch to the MUTE position. The audio signal is muted. The message MUTE is shown on the display. Muting the audio signal with the RMS 1 remote mute switch See “Using the SK 300 G4 with the RMS 1 remote mute switch” 147 Using the SK 300 G4 Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute) You can deactivate the RF signal in three ways: Deactivating the RF signal with the MUTE switch You can deactivate the RF signal with the MUTE switch. To do this, the MUTE switch function must be configured to RF On/Off. You can find more information about this subject under “Advanced > Mute Mode menu item”. Slide the MUTE switch to the MUTE position. 148 Using the SK 300 G4 The RF signal is deactivated. The message MUTE is shown in the display and the transmission icon no longer appears. Deactivating the RF signal with the ON/OFF button You can deactivate the RF signal with the ON/OFF button. To deactivate the RF signal: ▷ Short-press the ON/OFF button. RF Mute On? appears. ▷ Press the SET button. The RF signal is deactivated. The message MUTE is shown in the display and the transmission icon no longer appears. To activate the RF signal: ▷ Short-press the ON/OFF button. 149 Using the SK 300 G4 RF Mute Off? appears. ▷ Press the SET button. The transmission icon appears again. Deactivating the RF signal with the RMS 1 remote mute switch See “Using the SK 300 G4 with the RMS 1 remote mute switch” Using the SK 300 G4 with the RMS 1 remote mute switch You can control the SK 300 G4 remotely via cable with the RMS 1 remote mute switch. ▷ Configure the desired function for the RMS 1 in the “Advanced > Mute Mode menu item” of the SK 300. ▷ Press the MIC button. The bodypack transmitter will behave as described in the table in “Advanced > Mute Mode menu item”. 150 Using the SK 300 G4 Lock-off function You can set the automatic lock-off function in the Auto lock menu (see “Auto Lock menu item”). When you have switched on the lock-off function, you will have to turn the transmitter off and on again in order to operate it. To temporarily deactivate the lock-off function: ▷ Press the SET button. ▷ Press the UP or DOWN button. Locked appears in the display panel. Unlock? appears in the display panel. ▷ Press the SET button. Lock-off function is now temporarily deactivated. 151 Using the SK 300 G4 Displays on the SK 300 G4 bodypack transmitter display panel You can view the following information on the transmitter display. ► 1 AF audio level • Displays the audio level with peak hold function • See “Sensitivity menu item” 2 Frequency • Configured transmission frequency • See “Frequency Preset menu item” 3 Name • Freely selectable name of the receiver • See “Name menu item” 4 Transmission icon • RF signal is being transmitted • See “Muting the bodypack transmitter (AF mute)” 5 Lock-off function • Lock-off function is activated • See “Auto Lock menu item” 6 Battery status • See “Battery status” 7 MUTE muting function • The audio signal is muted • See “Muting the bodypack transmitter (AF mute)” 8 P pilot tone • Pilot tone transmission is activated • See “Advanced > Pilot Tone menu item” 152 Using the SK 300 G4 >> “Buttons for navigating the SK 300 G4 menu” >> “Setting options in the menu” Select a standard display ▷ Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select a standard display. Frequency/Name standard display ► 548.100 MHz ew300 G4 AF P MUTE Channel/Frequency standard display ► B.Ch: 20.12 548.100 MHz AF P MUTE Name/Channel standard display ► ew300 G4 B.Ch: 20.12 AF P MUTE 153 Using the SK 300 G4 Buttons for navigating the SK 300 G4 menu Navigating through the menu To open the menu: ▷ Press the SET button. The operating menu is shown on the transmitter display panel. To open a menu item: ▷ Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate through the individual menu items. ▷ Press the SET button to open the selected menu item. “Operating elements of the SK 300 G4 bodypack transmitter” Making changes in a menu item After you open a menu item, you can make changes as follows: ▷ Press the UP or DOWN buttons to set the displayed value. ▷ Press the SET button to save the setting. ▷ Press the ESC (ON/OFF) button to leave the menu item without saving the setting. “Operating elements of the SK 300 G4 bodypack transmitter” >> “Displays on the SK 300 G4 bodypack transmitter display panel” >> “Setting options in the menu” 154 Using the SK 300 G4 Setting options in the menu In the SK 300 G4 menu, you can configure the following settings. Adjusting the input sensitivity ▷ See “Sensitivity menu item” Setting the frequency bank and the channel ▷ See “Frequency Preset menu item” Entering a freely selectable name ▷ See “Name menu item” Activating/deactivating the automatic lock-off function ▷ See “Auto Lock menu item” Configuring enhanced settings in the Advanced Menu: • Adjusting the transmission frequencies for the U frequency bank • Configuring the function of the MUTE switch and the RMS 1 remote mute switch • Configuring the LED behavior of the RMS 1 external mute switch • Configuring the transmission power • Activating/deactivating the pilot tone evaluation • Adjusting the contrast of the display panel • Resetting the transmitter • Displaying the current software revision ▷ See “Advanced menu item” 155 Using the SK 300 G4 Sensitivity menu item • Adjusting the input sensitivity – AF audio level Setting range: 0 dB to –60 dB in 3 dB steps The AF audio level is also displayed when the bodypack transmitter is muted, e.g. to check the sensitivity before a live broadcast. ► Recommended presets: • Loud music/vocals: –30 to –21 dB • Moderation: –21 to 0 dB • Instrument input • Electric guitar with single-coil pickup: –30 to –24 dB • Electric guitar with Humbucker pickups: –45 to –30 dB • Guitars with active electronics (active pickups, active EQs, Piezo pickups) –45 to –30 dB Frequency Preset menu item • Manually selecting a frequency bank and channel ► While you work in the Frequency Preset menu, the RF signal is deactivated. Please note when creating multi-channel systems: Only the factory-preset frequencies within one frequency bank are intermodulation-free. The bodypack transmitter and receiver must be set to the same frequency. Be sure to note the information on frequency selection under “Establishing a radio link”. 156 Using the SK 300 G4 Name menu item • Entering names ► In the Name menu item you can enter any name you want for the bodypack transmitters (e.g. the names of the musicians). The name can be shown in the Frequency/Name and Name/Channel standard displays. The names are a maximum of 8 characters: • All letters except umlauts. • Numbers from 0 to 9 • Special characters and spaces Enter the names as follows: ▷ Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select a character. ▷ Press the UP or DOWN buttons to switch to the next space or to save the name you have entered once it is complete. Auto Lock menu item • Switching the automatic lock-off function on and off ► This lock prevents the bodypack transmitter from being unintentionally switched off and also prevents any unintentional changes to the transmitter’s configuration. In the current standard display, the lock icon shows whether the lock-off function is currently switched on. You can find information about using the lock-off function under “Lock-off function”. 157 Using the SK 300 G4 Advanced menu item In the Advanced submenu you can configure enhanced settings. The following sub-items are available: Adjusting the transmission frequencies for the U frequency bank ▷ See “Advanced > Tune menu item” Configuring the function of the MUTE switch and the RMS 1 remote mute switch ▷ See “Advanced > Mute Mode menu item” Configuring the LED behavior of the RMS 1 external mute switch ▷ See “Advanced > MIC LED menu item” Configuring the transmission power ▷ See “Advanced > RF Power menu item” Activating/deactivating the pilot tone evaluation ▷ See “Advanced > Pilot Tone menu item” Adjusting the contrast of the display panel ▷ See “Advanced > LCD Contrast menu item” Resetting the transmitter ▷ See “Advanced > Reset menu item” Displaying the current software revision ▷ See “Advanced > Software Revision menu item” 158 Using the SK 300 G4 Advanced > Tune menu item • Configuring the transmission frequency and frequency bank U When you have configured the bodypack transmitter to a system bank and you call up the Tune menu item, channel 1 of the frequency bank U is automatically set. The message U.1 briefly appears in the display. In the factory settings, the channels of the frequency bank U are not assigned to any transmission frequency. While you work in the Tune menu, the RF signal is deactivated. You can configure a transmission frequency for the current channel or select a channel in the frequency bank U and configure a transmission frequency for this channel in the Tune menu. Be sure to note the information on frequency selection under “Setting notes”. Only adjusting the frequency To configure the transmission frequency for the current channel: ▷ Press the UP or DOWN button until the Tune menu item appears. ▷ Press the SET button. The frequency selection appears. ► ▷ Configure the desired frequency. ▷ Press the SET button. Your settings will be saved. You are now back in the operating menu. Setting the channel and frequency To select a channel and assign it a frequency: ▷ Press the UP or DOWN button until the Tune menu item appears. ▷ Hold down the SET button until the power LED turns off. ► ▷ Set the desired channel. ▷ Press the SET button. The frequency selection appears. ▷ Configure the frequency. 159 Using the SK 300 G4 Advanced > Mute Mode menu item • Configure the function of the mute switch and the RMS 1 remote mute switch ► The Push to mute and Push to talk menu items can only be used with an RMS 1 remote mute switch. MUTE switch functions AF On/Off mode • If set to position MUTE, the audio signal is muted RF On/Off mode • If set to the MUTE selector position, the RF signal is deactivated. Disabled mode • No function Functions of the RMS 1 remote mute switch AF On/Off mode • Press the RMS 1 mute switch: The audio signal is muted. • Press the RMS 1 mute switch again: The audio signal is no longer muted. RF On/Off mode • Press the RMS 1 mute switch: The RF signal is deactivated. • Press the RMS 1 mute switch again: The RF signal is activated. Push To Mute mode • The audio signal is deactivated as long as the RMS 1 mute switch is pressed. Push To Talk mode • The audio signal is activated as long as the RMS 1 mute switch is pressed. • The bodypack transmitter is muted when you configure the Push to Talk function. Disabled mode • No function 160 Using the SK 300 G4 When you connect the RMS 1 remote mute switch you can only mute the signal using this switch. The MUTE switch’s function is deactivated during this time. Advanced > MIC LED menu item • Configure the STATUS LED of the RMS 1 remote mute switch ► In the MIC LED menu item you can configure and deactivate the STATUS LED (see “Connecting the RMS 1 mute switch to the SK 300”) of the RMS 1 remote mute switch regardless of the settings of the “Advanced > Mute Mode menu item” and the status of the RF signal. LED On: setting Unmute • The STATUS LED is illuminated when the bodypack transmitter is sending an RF signal or is not muted. LED On: setting Mute • The STATUS LED is illuminated when the bodypack transmitter is not sending an RF signal or is muted. Disable LED setting • The STATUS LED is deactivated. 161 Using the SK 300 G4 Advanced > RF Power menu item • Configuring the transmission power ► You can configure the transmission power in three steps in the RF Power menu item. Please note the information at the following address: General conditions and restrictions for the use of frequencies Setting range: Low: 10 mW Standard: 30 mW High: 50 mW Advanced > Pilot Tone menu item • Activating/deactivating pilot tone transmission ► The pilot tone has an inaudible frequency that is sent from the transmitter and evaluated by the receiver. It supports the receiver’s squelch function. 162 Using the SK 300 G4 Advanced > LCD Contrast menu item • Adjusting the contrast of the display panel You can configure the contrast of the display in 16 steps. Advanced > Reset menu item • Resetting the bodypack transmitter ► When you reset the bodypack transmitter, only the selected settings of the pilot tone and the U1 to U6 frequency banks are retained. Advanced > Software Revision menu item • Show software revision You can display the current software revision. 163 Using the SK 500 G4 Using the SK 500 G4 These sections contain detailed information about using the SK 500 G4. You can find information on installation and startup of the SK 500 G4 under “Installing the SK 500 G4”. 164 Using the SK 500 G4 Operating elements of the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter ► 1 Display panel • See “Displays on the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter display panel” 2 Operation and battery indicator, red LED • illuminated = ON See “Switching the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter on and off” • flashing = LOW BATTERY See “Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries” 3 Audio overload indicator, yellow LED • illuminated = AF PEAK (overload) See “Sensitivity menu item” 4 UP button • See “Buttons for navigating the SK 500 G4 menu” 5 SET button • See “Buttons for navigating the SK 500 G4 menu” 6 DOWN button 165 Using the SK 500 G4 • See “Buttons for navigating the SK 500 G4 menu” 7 ON/OFF button with ESC function in the operating menu • Switch the transmitter on or off See “Switching the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter on and off” • Escape function in the menu See “Buttons for navigating the SK 500 G4 menu” 8 Infra-red interface • See “Synchronizing devices” 9 MUTE switch • Deactivate and activate RF signal See “Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute)” • Deactivate and activate audio signal See “Muting the bodypack transmitter (AF mute)” Switching the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter on and off ▷ Press the two catches and open the battery compartment cover. To switch on the SK 500 G4: ▷ Hold down the ON/OFF button until the Sennheiser logo appears on the display. To switch off the SK 500 G4: ▷ Hold down the ON/OFF button until the display goes off. 166 Using the SK 500 G4 Muting the bodypack transmitter (AF mute) You can mute the audio signal with the MUTE switch. To do this, the MUTE switch function must be configured to AF On/Off. You can find more information about this subject under “Advanced > Mute Mode menu item”. ▷ Slide the MUTE switch to the MUTE position. The audio signal is muted. The message MUTE is shown on the display. 167 Using the SK 500 G4 Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute) You can deactivate the RF signal in two ways: Deactivating the RF signal with the MUTE switch You can deactivate the RF signal with the MUTE switch. To do this, the MUTE switch function must be configured to RF On/Off. You can find more information about this subject under “Advanced > Mute Mode menu item”. Slide the MUTE switch to the MUTE position. 168 Using the SK 500 G4 The RF signal is deactivated. The message MUTE is shown in the display and the transmission icon no longer appears. Deactivating the RF signal with the ON/OFF button You can deactivate the RF signal with the ON/OFF button. To deactivate the RF signal: ▷ Short-press the ON/OFF button. RF Mute On? appears. ▷ Press the SET button. The RF signal is deactivated. The message MUTE is shown in the display and the transmission icon no longer appears. 169 Using the SK 500 G4 To activate the RF signal: ▷ Short-press the ON/OFF button. ▷ Press the SET button. RF Mute Off? appears. The transmission icon appears again. 170 Using the SK 500 G4 Lock-off function You can set the automatic lock-off function in the Auto lock menu (see “Auto Lock menu item”). When you have switched on the lock-off function, you will have to turn the transmitter off and on again in order to operate it. To temporarily deactivate the lock-off function: ▷ Press the SET button. ▷ Press the UP or DOWN button. Locked appears in the display panel. Unlock? appears in the display panel. ▷ Press the SET button. Lock-off function is now temporarily deactivated. When you are in the operating menu >> Lock-off function is deactivated long enough for you to work in the operating menu. When one of the standard displays is shown >> Lock-off function is automatically activated after 10 seconds. The lock-off function icon flashes while the lock-off function is being activated again. 171 Using the SK 500 G4 Displays on the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter display panel You can view the following information on the transmitter display. ► 1 AF audio level • Displays the audio level with peak hold function • See “Sensitivity menu item” 2 Frequency • Configured transmission frequency • See “Frequency Preset menu item” 3 Name • Freely selectable name of the receiver • See “Name menu item” 4 Transmission icon • RF signal is being transmitted • See “Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute)” 5 Lock-off function • Lock-off function is activated • See “Auto Lock menu item” 6 Battery status • See “Battery status” 7 MUTE muting function • The audio signal is muted • See “Muting the bodypack transmitter (AF mute)” 8 P pilot tone • Pilot tone transmission is activated • See “Advanced > Pilot Tone menu item” 172 Using the SK 500 G4 >> “Buttons for navigating the SK 500 G4 menu” >> “Setting options in the menu” Select a standard display ▷ Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select a standard display. Frequency/Name standard display ► 548.100 MHz ew500 G4 AF P MUTE Channel/Frequency standard display ► B.Ch: 20.12 548.100 MHz AF P MUTE Name/Channel standard display ► ew500 G4 B.Ch: 20.12 AF P MUTE 173 Using the SK 500 G4 Buttons for navigating the SK 500 G4 menu Navigating through the menu To open the menu: ▷ Press the SET button. The operating menu is shown on the transmitter display panel. To open a menu item: ▷ Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate through the individual menu items. ▷ Press the SET button to open the selected menu item. “Operating elements of the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter” Making changes in a menu item After you open a menu item, you can make changes as follows: ▷ Press the UP or DOWN buttons to set the displayed value. ▷ Press the SET button to save the setting. ▷ Press the ESC (ON/OFF) button to leave the menu item without saving the setting. “Operating elements of the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter” >> “Displays on the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter display panel” >> “Setting options in the menu” 174 Using the SK 500 G4 Setting options in the menu In the SK 500 G4 menu, you can configure the following settings. Adjusting the input sensitivity ▷ See “Sensitivity menu item” Setting the frequency bank and the channel ▷ See “Frequency Preset menu item” Entering a freely selectable name ▷ See “Name menu item” Activating/deactivating the automatic lock-off function ▷ See “Auto Lock menu item” Configuring enhanced settings in the Advanced Menu: • Adjusting the transmission frequencies for the U frequency bank • Configuring the MUTE switch • Configuring the transmission power • Activating/deactivating the pilot tone evaluation • Adjusting the contrast of the display panel • Resetting the transmitter • Displaying the current software revision ▷ See “Advanced menu item” 175 Using the SK 500 G4 Sensitivity menu item • Adjusting the input sensitivity – AF audio level ► Setting range: 0 dB to –60 dB in 6 dB steps. The AF audio level is also displayed when the bodypack transmitter is muted, e.g. to check the sensitivity before a live broadcast. Recommended presets: • Loud music/vocals: –30 to –21 dB • Moderation: –21 to 0 dB • Electric guitar with single-coil pickups: –30 to –24 dB • Electric guitar with Humbucker pickups: –45 to –30 dB • Electric guitars with active electronics: –45 to –30 dB Frequency Preset menu item • Manually selecting a frequency bank and channel ► While you work in the Frequency Preset menu, the RF signal is deactivated. Please note when creating multi-channel systems: Only the factory-preset frequencies within one frequency bank are intermodulation-free. The bodypack transmitter and receiver must be set to the same frequency. Be sure to note the information on frequency selection under “Establishing a radio link”. 176 Using the SK 500 G4 Name menu item • Entering names ► In the Name menu item you can enter any name you want for the bodypack transmitters (e.g. the names of the musicians). The name can be shown in the Frequency/Name and Name/Channel standard displays. The names are a maximum of 8 characters: • All letters except umlauts. • Numbers from 0 to 9 • Special characters and spaces Enter the names as follows: ▷ Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select a character. ▷ Press the SET button to switch to the next space or to save the name you have entered once it is complete. Auto Lock menu item • Switching the automatic lock-off function on and off ► This lock prevents the wireless microphone from being unintentionally switched off and also prevents any unintentional changes to the transmitter’s configuration. In the current standard display, the lock icon shows whether the lock-off function is currently switched on. You can find information about using the lock-off function under “Lock-off function”. 177 Using the SK 500 G4 Advanced menu item In the Advanced submenu you can configure enhanced settings. The following sub-items are available: Adjusting the transmission frequencies for the U frequency bank ▷ See “Advanced > Tune menu item” Configuring the function of the MUTE switch and the RMS 1 remote mute switch ▷ See “Advanced > Mute Mode menu item” Configuring the transmission power ▷ See “Advanced > RF Power menu item” Activating/deactivating the pilot tone evaluation ▷ See “Advanced > Pilot Tone menu item” Adjusting the contrast of the display panel ▷ See “Advanced > LCD Contrast menu item” Resetting the transmitter ▷ See “Advanced > Reset menu item” Displaying the current software revision ▷ See “Advanced > Software Revision menu item” 178 Using the SK 500 G4 Advanced > Tune menu item • Configuring the transmission frequency and frequency bank U When you have configured the bodypack transmitter to a system bank and you call up the Tune menu item, channel 1 of the frequency bank U is automatically set. The message U.1 briefly appears in the display. In the factory settings, the channels of the frequency bank U are not assigned to any transmission frequency. While you work in the Tune menu, the RF signal is deactivated. You can configure a transmission frequency for the current channel or select a channel in the frequency bank U and configure a transmission frequency for this channel in the Tune menu. Be sure to note the information on frequency selection, see “Setting notes”. Only adjusting the frequency To configure the transmission frequency for the current channel: ▷ Open the Tune menu item in the Advanced menu. The frequency selection appears. ► ▷ Configure the desired frequency. ▷ Press the SET button. Your settings will be saved. You are now back in the operating menu. Setting the channel and frequency To select a channel and assign it a frequency: ▷ Open the Tune menu item in the Advanced menu by pressing and holding the SET button until the frequency bank selection appears. ► ▷ Set the desired channel. ▷ Press the SET button. The frequency selection appears. ▷ Configure the frequency. 179 Using the SK 500 G4 Advanced > Mute Mode menu item • Configuring the MUTE switch ► AF On/Off mode • If set to position MUTE, the audio signal is muted RF On/Off mode • If set to the MUTE selector position, the RF signal is deactivated. Disabled mode • No function You can find information about operating the mute switch under “Muting the bodypack transmitter (AF mute)” and “Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute)”. Advanced > RF Power menu item • Configuring the transmission power ► You can configure the transmission power in three steps in the RF Power menu item. Please note the information at the following address: General conditions and restrictions for the use of frequencies Setting range: Low: 10 mW Standard: 30 mW High: 50 mW 180 Using the SK 500 G4 Advanced > Pilot Tone menu item • Activating/deactivating pilot tone transmission ► The pilot tone has an inaudible frequency that is sent from the transmitter and evaluated by the receiver. It supports the receiver’s squelch function. Advanced > LCD Contrast menu item • Adjusting the contrast of the display panel You can configure the contrast of the display in 16 steps. Advanced > Reset menu item • Resetting the bodypack transmitter ► When you reset the bodypack transmitter, only the selected settings of the pilot tone and the U frequency bank are retained. Advanced > Software Revision menu item • Show software revision You can display the current software revision. 181 Establishing a radio link Establishing a radio link To establish a radio link between the transmitter and receiver, the same frequency must be set in both devices. You can do this in a number of different ways: 1. Use the Easy Setup function to perform an automatic frequency setup (see “Easy Setup menu item”). 2. Set a frequency in the receiver manually (see “Frequency Preset menu item”) and synchronize it with the transmitter (see “Synchronizing devices”). 3. Set the frequency on the receiver and the transmitter manually (EM 300–500 G4: “Frequency Preset menu item”, SKM 300 G4: “Frequency Preset menu item”, SK 300 G4: “Frequency Preset menu item”, SKM 500 G4: “Frequency Preset menu item”, SK 500 G4: “Frequency Preset menu item”). Setting notes Please note the following when synchronizing a transmitter with a receivers: ▷ Only use transmitters and receivers from the same frequency range (see the type plate on the transmitter and receiver). ▷ Make sure that your chosen frequencies are listed in the frequency table for the particular frequency range (see “Frequency tables”). ▷ Ensure that the desired frequencies are permitted in your country and apply for an operating license if necessary. Please note the information at the following address: General conditions and restrictions for the use of frequencies 182 Synchronizing devices Synchronizing devices You can synchronize ew 300-500 G4 series transmitters and receivers via the receiver’s infrared interface. You can adjust the Parameters to be transferred to the transmitter here: “Advanced -> Sync Settings menu item”. To synchronize the devices: ▷ Switch the transmitter and the receiver on. ▷ Press the SYNC button on the receiver. Sync appears in the receiver’s display and the blue LED turns blue. 183 Synchronizing devices ▷ Hold the infra-red interface of the transmitter in front of the infra-red interface of the receiver. The parameters are transferred to the transmitter. The blue LED blinks during transmission. When the transfer is complete, a tick appears in the receiver’s display as a confirmation. Then the receiver will return to the current standard display. To cancel synchronization: ▷ Press the ESC button on the receiver. An X appears in the display. This icon also appears when: • no transmitter is found or the transmitter is not compatible. • no transmitter is found and the synchronization process automatically ends after 30 seconds. 184 Using the ASA 214 Using the ASA 214 These sections contain detailed information about operating the ASA 214. You can find information on installation and startup of the ASA 214 under “Installing the ASA 214”. 185 Using the ASA 214 Operating elements on the front of the device ► 1 STANDBY button • See “Switching the ASA 214 on and off” 2 LED: Operation indicator 186 Using the ASA 214 Switching the ASA 214 on and off To switch on the antenna splitter: ▷ Short-press the STANDBY button. The antenna splitter switches on and the power LED turns green. The RF signals of the connected antennas are distributed to all connected receivers. To switch the antenna splitter to standby mode: ▷ Press the STANDBY button for approx. 2 seconds. The LED turns off. The connected antenna amplifiers are switched off. Connected receivers are switched off if they draw their supply voltage from the BNC sockets A1 to A4 (see “Connecting receivers to the ASA 214”). To fully switch off the antenna splitter: ▷ Disconnect the antenna splitter from the power supply system by unplugging the power supply unit from the wall socket. The LED turns off. 187 Overview SPECIFICATIONS Overview In the sections below, you can find information about the different variants of the products in the ew 300–500 G4 series as well as technical data for the individual products. • Product variants and frequency variants >> “Product variants” • Frequency tables with overviews of all banks and channels >> “Frequency tables” • Product-specific technical data >> “Specifications” • Information on pin assignment (jack and XLR) >> “Pin assignment” You can also find information about safely cleaning and maintaining evolution wireless G4 series products. • “Cleaning and maintenance” 188 Product variants Product variants EM 300-500 G4 product variants Made in Germany ► EM 300-500 G4-K+ 925 – 937.5 MHz Art. no. 507790 EM 300-500 G4-GBw 606 – 678 MHz Art. no. 507791 EM 300-500 G4-Gw 558 – 626 MHz Art. no. 507792 EM 300-500 G4-Bw 626 – 698 MHz Art. no. 507793 EM 300-500 G4-Cw 718 – 790 MHz Art. no. 507794 EM 300-500 G4-Dw 790 – 865 MHz Art. no. 507795 EM 300-500 G4-Aw+ 470 – 558 MHz Art. no. 508415 EM 300-500 G4-AS 520 – 558 MHz Art. no. 508129 EM 300-500 G4-JB 806 – 810 MHz Art. no. 508130 EM 300-500 G4-Gw 558 – 626 MHz Art. no. 508131 EM 300-500 G4-Bw 626 – 698 MHz Art. no. 508132 EM 300-500 G4-Cw 718 – 790 MHz Art. no. 508133 EM 300-500 G4-Dw 790 – 865 MHz Art. no. 508134 EM 300-500 G4-Aw+ 470 – 558 MHz Art. no. 508135 EM 300-500 G4-Gw1 558 – 608 MHz Art. no. 508457 Assembled in the USA ► 189 Product variants SKM 300 G4 product variants Made in Germany ► SKM 300 G4-S-K+ 925 – 937.5 MHz Art. no. 507727 SKM 300 G4-S-GBw 606 – 678 MHz Art. no. 507728 SKM 300 G4-S-Gw 558 – 626 MHz Art. no. 507729 SKM 300 G4-S-Bw 626 – 698 MHz Art. no. 507730 SKM 300 G4-S-Cw 718 – 790 MHz Art. no. 507731 SKM 300 G4-S-Dw 790 – 865 MHz Art. no. 507732 SKM 300 G4-S-Aw+ 470 – 558 MHz Art. no. 508407 SKM 300 G4-S-AS 520 – 558 MHz Art. no. 508067 SKM 300 G4-S-JB 806 – 810 MHz Art. no. 508068 SKM 300 G4-S-Gw 558 – 626 MHz Art. no. 508069 SKM 300 G4-S-Bw 626 – 698 MHz Art. no. 508070 SKM 300 G4-S-Cw 718 – 790 MHz Art. no. 508071 SKM 300 G4-S-Dw 790 – 865 MHz Art. no. 508072 SKM 300 G4-S-Aw+ 470 – 558 MHz Art. no. 508428 SKM 300 G4-S-Gw1 558 – 608 MHz Art. no. 508449 Assembled in the USA ► 190 Product variants SKM 500 G4 product variants Made in Germany ► SKM 500 G4-K+ 925 – 937.5 MHz Art. no. 507782 SKM 500 G4-GBw 606 – 678 MHz Art. no. 507783 SKM 500 G4-Gw 558 – 626 MHz Art. no. 507784 SKM 500 G4-Bw 626 – 698 MHz Art. no. 507785 SKM 500 G4-Cw 718 – 790 MHz Art. no. 507786 SKM 500 G4-Dw 790 – 865 MHz Art. no. 507787 SKM 500 G4-Aw+ 470 – 558 MHz Art. no. 508414 SKM 500 G4-AS 520 – 558 MHz Art. no. 508121 SKM 500 G4-JB 806 – 810 MHz Art. no. 508122 SKM 500 G4-Gw 558 – 626 MHz Art. no. 508123 SKM 500 G4-Bw 626 – 698 MHz Art. no. 508124 SKM 500 G4-Cw 718 – 790 MHz Art. no. 508125 SKM 500 G4-Dw 790 – 865 MHz Art. no. 508126 SKM 500 G4-Aw+ 470 – 558 MHz Art. no. 508435 SKM 500 G4-Gw1 558 – 608 MHz Art. no. 508459 Assembled in the USA ► 191 Product variants SK 300 G4 product variants Made in Germany ► SK 300 G4-RC-K+ 925 – 937.5 MHz Art. no. 507719 SK 300 G4-RC-GBw 606 – 678 MHz Art. no. 507720 SK 300 G4-RC-Gw 558 – 626 MHz Art. no. 507721 SK 300 G4-RC-Bw 626 – 698 MHz Art. no. 507722 SK 300 G4-RC-Cw 718 – 790 MHz Art. no. 507723 SK 300 G4-RC-Dw 790 – 865 MHz Art. no. 507724 SK 300 G4-RC-Aw+ 470 – 558 MHz Art. no. 508406 SK 300 G4-RC-AS 520 – 558 MHz Art. no. 508059 SK 300 G4-RC-JB 806 – 810 MHz Art. no. 508060 SK 300 G4-RC-Gw 558 – 626 MHz Art. no. 508061 SK 300 G4-RC-Bw 626 – 698 MHz Art. no. 508062 SK 300 G4-RC-Cw 718 – 790 MHz Art. no. 508063 SK 300 G4-RC-Dw 790 – 865 MHz Art. no. 508064 SK 300 G4-RC-Aw+ 470 – 558 MHz Art. no. 508427 SK 300 G4-RC-Gw1 558 – 608 MHz Art. no. 508448 Assembled in the USA ► 192 Product variants SK 500 G4 product variants Made in Germany ► SK 500 G4-K+ 925 – 937.5 MHz Art. no. 507774 SK 500 G4-GBw 606 – 678 MHz Art. no. 507775 SK 500 G4-Gw 558 – 626 MHz Art. no. 507776 SK 500 G4-Bw 626 – 698 MHz Art. no. 507777 SK 500 G4-Cw 718 – 790 MHz Art. no. 507778 SK 500 G4-Dw 790 – 865 MHz Art. no. 507779 SK 500 G4-Aw+ 470 – 558 MHz Art. no. 508413 SK 500 G4-AS 520 – 558 MHz Art. no. 508113 SK 500 G4-JB 806 – 810 MHz Art. no. 508114 SK 500 G4-Gw 558 – 626 MHz Art. no. 508115 SK 500 G4-Bw 626 – 698 MHz Art. no. 508116 SK 500 G4-Cw 718 – 790 MHz Art. no. 508117 SK 500 G4-Dw 790 – 865 MHz Art. no. 508118 SK 500 G4-Aw+ 470 – 558 MHz Art. no. 508434 SK 500 G4-Gw1 558 – 608 MHz Art. no. 508455 Assembled in the USA ► 193 Frequency tables Frequency tables You can find frequency tables for all available frequency ranges in the download section of the Sennheiser website uneer www.sennheiser.com/ download. Download area of the Sennheiser website Enter ew G4 into the search bar to show the frequency tables. 194 Specifications Specifications You can find the cross-system and product-specific technical data in the sections below. 195 EM 300-500 G4 RF characteristics ► Modulation Wideband FM Receiving frequency ranges Aw+: 470 – 558 MHz AS: 520 – 558 MHz Gw1: 558 – 608 MHz Gw: 558 – 626 MHz GBw: 606 – 678 MHz Bw: 526 – 698 MHz Cw: 718 – 790 MHz Dw: 790 – 865 MHz JB: 806 – 810 MHz K+: 925 – 937.5 MHz Receiving frequencies Max 2880 receiving frequencies, adjustable in 25 kHz steps 20 frequency banks, each with up to 32 factory-preset channels, no intermodulation 6 frequency banks with up to 32 programmable channels Switching bandwidth up to 88 MHz Nominal/peak deviation ±24 kHz / ±48 kHz Receiver principle True diversity Sensitivity (with HDX, peak deviation) < 2.5 μV for 52 dBA eff S/N Adjacent channel selection Typically ≥ 75 dB Intermodulation attenuation Typically ≥ 70 dB Blocking ≥ 75 dB Squelch 5 to 25 dBμV, can be set in 2 dB steps Pilot tone squelch Can be switched off Antenna inputs 2 BNC sockets 196 AF characteristics ► Compander system Sennheiser HDX EQ presets (switchable, act on line and monitor outputs): Preset 1: Flat Preset 2: Low Cut –3 dB at 180 Hz Preset 3: Low Cut / High Boost –3 dB at 180 Hz +6 dB at 10 kHz Preset 4: High Boost +6 dB at 10 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio (1 mV, peak deviation) ≥ 115 dBA Total harmonic distortion (THD) ≤ 0.9 % AF output voltage (at peak deviation, 1 kHz AF) 6.3 mm jack socket (unbalanced): +12 dBu BNC socket (balanced): +18 dBu AF OUT setting range 48 dB in 3 dB steps Overall device ► Temperature range -10 °C to +55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F) Power supply 12 V DC Power consumption 300 mA Dimensions Approx. 202 x 212 x 43 mm Weight approx. 980 g 197 SKM 300 G4 RF characteristics ► Modulation Wideband FM Receiving frequency ranges Aw+: 470 – 558 MHz AS: 520 – 558 MHz Gw1: 558 – 608 MHz Gw: 558 – 626 MHz GBw: 606 – 678 MHz Bw: 526 – 698 MHz Cw: 718 – 790 MHz Dw: 790 – 865 MHz JB: 806 – 810 MHz K+: 925 – 937.5 MHz Transmission frequencies Max 2880 receiving frequencies, adjustable in 25 kHz steps 20 frequency banks, each with up to 32 factory-preset channels, no intermodulation 6 frequency banks with up to 32 programmable channels Switching bandwidth up to 88 MHz Nominal/peak deviation ±24 kHz / ±48 kHz Frequency stability ≤ ±15 ppm RF output power at 50 ? Switchable: Low: typically 10 mW Standard: typically 30 mW High: typically 50 mW Pilot tone squelch Can be switched off 198 AF characteristics ► Compander system Sennheiser HDX AF frequency response 80 – 18,000 Hz Signal-to-noise ratio (1 mV, peak deviation) ≥ 115 dBA Total harmonic distortion (THD) ≤ 0.9 % Setting range for input sensitivity 48 dB in 6 dB steps Overall device ► Temperature range -10 °C to +55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F) Power supply 2 AA batteries, 1,5 V or BA 2015 accupack Nominal voltage 3 V battery / 2.4 V rechargeable battery Power consumption at nominal voltage with transmitter switched off typically 180 mA ≤ 25 μA Operating time Typically 8 h Dimensions Approx. Ø 50 x 265 mm Weight (with batteries) Approx. 450 g 199 SKM 500 G4 RF characteristics ► Modulation Wideband FM Receiving frequency ranges Aw+: 470 – 558 MHz AS: 520 – 558 MHz Gw1: 558 – 608 MHz Gw: 558 – 626 MHz GBw: 606 – 678 MHz Bw: 526 – 698 MHz Cw: 718 – 790 MHz Dw: 790 – 865 MHz JB: 806 – 810 MHz K+: 925 – 937.5 MHz Transmission frequencies Max 2880 receiving frequencies, adjustable in 25 kHz steps 20 frequency banks, each with up to 32 factory-preset channels, no intermodulation 6 frequency banks with up to 32 programmable channels Switching bandwidth up to 88 MHz Nominal/peak deviation ±24 kHz / ±48 kHz Frequency stability ≤ ±15 ppm RF output power at 50 ? Switchable: Low: typically 10 mW Standard: typically 30 mW High: typically 50 mW Pilot tone squelch Can be switched off 200 AF characteristics ► Compander system Sennheiser HDX AF frequency response 80 – 18,000 Hz Signal-to-noise ratio (1 mV, peak deviation) ≥ 115 dBA Total harmonic distortion (THD) ≤ 0.9 % Setting range for input sensitivity 48 dB in 6 dB steps Overall device ► Temperature range -10 °C to +55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F) Power supply 2 AA batteries, 1,5 V or BA 2015 accupack Nominal voltage 3 V battery / 2.4 V rechargeable battery Power consumption at nominal voltage with transmitter switched off typically 180 mA ≤ 25 μA Operating time Typically 8 h Dimensions Approx. Ø 50 x 265 mm Weight (with batteries) Approx. 450 g 201 SK 300 G4 RF characteristics ► ► Modulation Wideband FM Receiving frequency ranges Aw+: 470 – 558 MHz AS: 520 – 558 MHz Gw1: 558 – 608 MHz Gw: 558 – 626 MHz GBw: 606 – 678 MHz Bw: 526 – 698 MHz Cw: 718 – 790 MHz Dw: 790 – 865 MHz JB: 806 – 810 MHz K+: 925 – 937.5 MHz Transmission frequencies Max 2880 receiving frequencies, adjustable in 25 kHz steps 20 frequency banks, each with up to 32 factory-preset channels, no intermodulation 6 frequency banks with up to 32 programmable channels Switching bandwidth up to 88 MHz Nominal/peak deviation ±24 kHz / ±48 kHz Frequency stability ≤ ±15 ppm RF output power at 50 ? Switchable: Low: typically 10 mW Standard: typically 30 mW High: typically 50 mW Pilot tone squelch Can be switched off 202 AF characteristics ► Compander system Sennheiser HDX AF frequency response Microphone: 80 – 18,000 Hz Line: 25 – 18,000 Hz Signal-to-noise ratio (1 mV, peak deviation) ≥ 115 dBA Total harmonic distortion (THD) ≤ 0.9 % Max. input voltage Microphone/line 3 Veff Input impedance Microphone/line 40 kΩ, unbalanced/1 MΩ Input capacitance Switchable Setting range for input sensitivity 60 dB in 3 dB steps Overall device ► Temperature range -10 °C to +55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F) Power supply 2 AA batteries, 1.5 V or BA 2015 accupack Nominal voltage 3 V battery 2.4 V rechargeable battery Power consumption at nominal voltage with transmitter switched off typically 180 mA ≤ 25 μA Operating time Typically 8 h Dimensions approx. 82 x 64 x 24 mm Weight (with batteries) Approx. 160 g 203 SK 500 G4 RF characteristics ► Modulation Wideband FM Receiving frequency ranges Aw+: 470 – 558 MHz AS: 520 – 558 MHz Gw1: 558 – 608 MHz Gw: 558 – 626 MHz GBw: 606 – 678 MHz Bw: 526 – 698 MHz Cw: 718 – 790 MHz Dw: 790 – 865 MHz JB: 806 – 810 MHz K+: 925 – 937.5 MHz Transmission frequencies Max 2880 receiving frequencies, adjustable in 25 kHz steps 20 frequency banks, each with up to 32 factory-preset channels, no intermodulation 6 frequency banks with up to 32 programmable channels Switching bandwidth up to 88 MHz Nominal/peak deviation ±24 kHz / ±48 kHz Frequency stability ≤ ±15 ppm RF output power at 50 ? Switchable: Low: typically 10 mW Standard: typically 30 mW High: typically 50 mW Pilot tone squelch Can be switched off 204 AF characteristics ► Compander system Sennheiser HDX AF frequency response Microphone: 80 – 18,000 Hz Line: 25 – 18,000 Hz Signal-to-noise ratio (1 mV, peak deviation) ≥ 115 dBA Total harmonic distortion (THD) ≤ 0.9 % Max. input voltage Microphone/line 3 Veff Input impedance Microphone/line 40 kΩ, unbalanced/1 MΩ Input capacitance Switchable Setting range for input sensitivity 60 dB in 3 dB steps Overall device ► Temperature range -10 °C to +55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F) Power supply 2 AA batteries, 1,5 V or BA 2015 accupack Nominal voltage 3 V battery 2.4 V rechargeable battery Power consumption at nominal voltage with transmitter switched off typically 180 mA ≤ 25 μA Operating time Typically 8 h Dimensions approx. 82 x 64 x 24 mm Weight (with batteries) Approx. 160 g 205 ASA 214 Specifications ► ASA 214 antenna splitter 2 × 1:4 or 1 × 1:8, active Connection cable 8 pieces, 50 cm, BNC Frequency range ASA 214-UHF: ASA 214-1G8: 470 – 870 MHz at –3 dB 1785 – 1805 MHz at –3 dB Amplification In A – Out A In A – Out A1 ... A4 In B – Out B1 ... B4 0 ± 1 dB 0 ± 1 dB 0 ± 1 dB IIP3 20 dBm min. 23 dBm, typical Impedance 50 Ω Reflection loss 10 dB (all RF outputs) Operating voltage 13.8 V DC (with power supply unit NT 1-1) Power consumption ASA 1: 245 mA ASA 1-1G8: 350 mA Total power consumption max. 2.0 A with 4 receivers and 2 × 2 antenna amplifiers per antenna input Antenna amplifier power supply at ANT RF IN A and ANT RF IN B 12 V, 130 mA Receiver power supply at A1 to A4 12 V (protected against reverse supply), 350 mA Relative air humidity 5 to 95% Temperature range Operation: Storage: -10 °C to +55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F) -20 °C to +70 °C (-4 °F to 158 °F) Dimensions approx. 212 x 168 x 43 mm Weight approx. 1090 g 206 Block diagram 207 Pin assignment Pin assignment 3.5 mm stereo jack plug ► L R • Plug for headphone and earphone cables, e.g. IE 4. • Connect to: • EK IEM G4 • EK 500 G4 3.5 mm mic jack plug ► Mic • Plug for lavalier and headset microphone, e.g. ME 2. • Connect to: • SK 100 G4 • SK 300 G4 • SK 500 G4 3.5 mm line jack plug ► Line + • Plug for line and instrument cables, e.g. Ci 1-N • Connect to: • SK 100 G4 • SK 300 G4 • SK 500 G4 6.3 mm stereo jack plug, balanced (audio in/loop out) ► • Connect to: • SR IEM G4 Audio In • SR IEM G4 Loop Out 208 Pin assignment 6.3 mm mono jack plug, unbalanced ► • Connect to: • EM 100 G4 Audio Out • EM 300-500 G4 Audio Out 6.3 mm stereo jack plug for headphone jack ► L • R Connect to: • EM 100 G4 headphone input • EM 300-500 G4 headphone input • SR IEM G4 headphone input XLR-3 plug, balanced ► 2 3 1 Hollow jack plug for power supply ► 209 Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning and maintenance Note the following information when cleaning and maintaining evolution wireless G4 series products. CAUTION Liquids can damage the products’ electronics. Liquids entering the product housing can cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics. ▷ Keep all liquids away from the products. ▷ Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents. ▷ Disconnect the products from the power supply system and remove rechargeable batteries and batteries before you begin cleaning. ▷ Clean all products only with a soft, dry cloth. ▷ Note the special cleaning instructions below for the following products. Cleaning the sound inlet basket of the microphone module ▷ Unscrew the top sound inlet basket from the microphone module by turning it counterclockwise. ▷ Remove the foam insert. You can clean the sound inlet basket in two ways: ▷ Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the top sound inlet basket from the inside and outside. ▷ Use a brush and rinse with clean water. ▷ If necessary, clean the foam insert with a mild detergent or replace the foam insert. ▷ Dry the top sound inlet basket and foam insert. ▷ Reinsert the foam insert. 210 Cleaning and maintenance ▷ Screw the sound inlet basket back onto the microphone module. From time to time, you should also clean the microphone module contacts: ▷ Wipe the contacts of the microphone module with a soft, dry cloth. 211
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