500 Series
Instruction manual
Contents
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Contents
Important safety instructions ............................................................................................................................................................. 2
System ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Receiver .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Bodypack transmitter and radio microphone ............................................................................................................................ 3
The ew 500 G3 evolution wireless series .......................................................................................................................................... 4
The frequency bank system ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
Product overview .................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Overview of the EM 500 receiver .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Overview of the displays of the EM 500 receiver ...................................................................................................................... 6
Overview of the SK 500 bodypack transmitter ......................................................................................................................... 8
Overview of the displays of the SK 500 bodypack transmitter .............................................................................................. 9
Overview of the SKM 500 radio microphone ............................................................................................................................ 10
Overview of the displays of the SKM 500 radio microphone ................................................................................................ 11
Putting the devices into operation ................................................................................................................................................... 12
EM 500 receiver .............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
SK 500 bodypack transmitter ..................................................................................................................................................... 14
SKM 500 radio microphone .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Using the devices .................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Switching the devices on/off ....................................................................................................................................................... 18
Synchronizing a transmitter with the receiver ........................................................................................................................ 21
Deactivating the lock mode temporarily ................................................................................................................................... 22
Muting the audio signal or deactivating the RF signal ........................................................................................................... 23
Selecting a standard display ........................................................................................................................................................ 25
Overview of the operating menus .................................................................................................................................................... 26
Cleaning the devices ............................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Manufacturer Declarations ................................................................................................................................................................. 36
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Important safety instructions
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Important safety instructions
System
· Read this instruction manual.
· Keep this instruction manual. Always include this instruction manual when passing the
devices and the mains unit on to third parties.
· Heed all warnings and follow all instructions in this instruction manual.
· Only clean the devices when they are not connected to the mains. Use a cloth for cleaning.
· Only use attachments/accessories specified by Sennheiser.
· Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required if the devices or the mains unit have been damaged in any way, liquid
has been spilled, objects have fallen inside, the devices have been exposed to rain or mois-
ture, do not operate properly or have been dropped.
· WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use the devices and the mains
unit near water and do not expose them to rain or moisture.
Receiver
· Only use the supplied mains unit.
· Unplug the mains unit from the wall socket
to completely disconnect the device from the mains,
during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
· Only operate the mains unit from the type of power source specified in the chapter "Spec-
ifications" (see page 32).
· Ensure that the mains unit is
in a safe operating condition and easily accessible,
properly plugged into the wall socket,
only operated within the permissible temperature range,
not covered or exposed to direct sunlight for longer periods of time in order to prevent
heat accumulation (see "Specifications" on page 32).
· Do not block any ventilation openings. Install the device in accordance with the instruc-
tions given in this instruction manual.
· Do not install the device and the mains unit near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
· Do not overload wall outlets and extension cables as this may result in fire and electric
shock.
Important safety instructions
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· Danger due to high volumes
This device is capable of producing sound pressure exceeding 85 dB(A). 85 dB(A) is the
sound pressure corresponding to the maximum permissible volume which is by law (in
some countries) allowed to affect your hearing for the duration of a working day. It is used
as a basis according to the specifications of industrial medicine. Higher volumes or longer
durations can damage your hearing. At higher volumes, the duration must be shortened in
order to prevent hearing damage. The following are sure signs that you have been
subjected to excessive noise for too long a time:
You can hear ringing or whistling sounds in your ears.
You have the impression (even for a short time only) that you can no longer hear high
notes.
Bodypack transmitter and radio microphone
Do not place the devices near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Intended use of the system
Intended use of the ew 500 G3 series devices includes:
· having read this instruction manual especially the chapter "Important safety instructions",
· using the devices within the operating conditions and limitations described in this instruc-
tion manual.
"Improper use" means using the devices other than as described in these instructions, or
under operating conditions which differ from those described herein.