SK 500
Instruction manual
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Contents
Contents
The frequency bank system............................................... 3
Areas of application............................................................. 4
Overview of the SK 500 G3 bodypack transmitter........ 6
Overview of the displays .................................................... 7
Inserting the batteries/accupack...................................... 8
Charging the accupack ....................................................... 8
Attaching and positioning the microphones ................. 9
Muting the audio signal or deactivating
Selecting a standard display........................................... 16
Overview of the operating menu .................................. 18
Working with the operating menu ............................... 19
The main menu “Menu”................................................... 21
Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter
Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter
Synchronizing bodypack transmitters
Connector assignment ..................................................... 34
Polar diagrams and frequency response curves
of the microphones........................................................... 35
An animated instruction manual can be viewed
on the SK 500 G3 product page on our website
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Important safety instructions
Important safety instructions
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Read this instruction manual.
Keep this instruction manual. Always include this
instruction manual when passing the product on to third
parties.
•
Heed all warnings and follow all instructions in this
instruction manual.
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•
Use only a cloth for cleaning the product.
Do not place the product near any heat sources such as
radiators, stoves, or other devices (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
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Only use attachments/accessories specified by
Sennheiser.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required if the product has been damaged in
any way, liquid has been spilled, objects have fallen
inside, the product has been exposed to rain or mois-
ture, does not operate properly or has been dropped.
•
WARNING: To reduce the risk of short circuits, do not use
the product near water and do not expose it to rain or
moisture.
Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician uses replacement parts specified by Sennheiser
or those having the same characteristics as the original
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.
Intended use
Intended use of the ew 500 G3 series products includes:
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having read these instructions especially the chapter
“Important safety instructions”,
•
using the products within the operating conditions and
limitations described in this instruction manual.
“Improper use” means using the products other than as
described in this instruction manual, or under operating
conditions which differ from those described herein.
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The SK 500 G3 bodypack transmitter
The SK 500 G3 bodypack
transmitter
This bodypack transmitter is part of the evolution wireless
series generation 3 (ew G3). With this series, Sennheiser
offers high-quality state-of-the-art RF transmission
systems with a high level of operational reliability and ease
of use. Transmitters and receivers permit wireless transmis-
sion with studio-quality sound.
Features of the evolution wireless 500 G3 series:
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Optimized PLL synthesizer and microprocessor
technology
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HDX noise reduction system
Pilot tone squelch control
True diversity technology
Switching bandwidth of 42 MHz
Increased immunity to intermodulation and
interferences in multi-channel operation
The frequency bank system
The bodypack transmitter is available in 6 UHF frequency
ranges with 1,680 transmission frequencies per frequency
range:
Range A:
516 – 558
Range G:
566 – 608
Range B:
626 – 668
Range C:
734 – 776
Range D:
780 – 822
Range E:
823 – 865
Each frequency range (A–E, G) offers 26 frequency banks
with up to 32 channels each:
Channel 1 – frequency preset
Channel 2 – frequency preset
Frequency bank 1... 20
Channel 32 – frequency preset
Channel 1 – freely selectable frequency
Channel 2 – freely selectable frequency
Frequency bank U1 ... U6
Channel 32 – freely selectable frequency
Each of the channels in the frequency banks “1” to “20”
has been factory-preset to a fixed frequency (frequency
preset).
The factory-preset frequencies within one frequency bank
are intermodulation-free. These frequencies cannot be
changed.
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The SK 500 G3 bodypack transmitter
For an overview of the frequency presets, please refer to the
supplied frequency information sheet. Updated versions of
the frequency information sheet can be downloaded from
the SK 500 G3 product page on our website at
The frequency banks “U1” to “U6” allow you to freely select
and store frequencies. It might be that these frequencies
are not intermodulation-free.
Areas of application
The bodypack transmitter can be combined with the
EM 500 G3 rack-mount receiver.
The EM 500 G3 rack-mount receiver is available in the same
UHF frequency ranges and is equipped with the same
frequency bank system with factory-preset frequencies.
This has the advantage that
•
a transmission system is ready for immediate use after
switch-on,
•
several transmission systems can be operated simulta-
neously on the preset frequencies without causing
intermodulation interference.
Transmitter Combinable with Receiver
SK 500 G3
•
Clip-on
EM 500 G3
microphones:
ME 2, ME 4,
MKE 2, MKE 40
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Headmics:
ME 3, HSP 2,
HSP 4
Instrument
cable:
PEAK
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
AF
B.Ch: 20.30
ew500 G3
MHz
40
30
20
10
542.625
EQ
12dB
SKM500
CI 1
P
+
RF
Overview of the microphones and instrument cables:
Microphone/
instrument cable
Microphone
type
Pick-up pattern
ME 2 clip-on
microphone
pre-polarized
condenser
– omni
microphone
ME 4 clip-on
microphone
– cardioid
– omni
MKE 2 clip-on
microphone
ME 3 headmic
– cardioid
– cardioid
MKE 40 clip-on
microphone
HSP 2 headmic
– omni
– cardioid
–
HSP 4 headmic
CI 1 instrument cable
–
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Delivery includes
Delivery includes
The packaging contains the following items:
1 SK 500 G3 bodypack transmitter
2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V
1 instruction manual
1 frequency information sheet
1 RF licensing information sheet
1 BPP 1 bodypack pouch
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Product overview
Product overview
Overview of the SK 500 G3 bodypack
transmitter
»
³
·
¿
ƹ
²
Ƹ
´
²
¶
º
¹
¸
¾
µ
¸
³ Microphone/instrument input (MIC/LINE),
3.5 mm jack socket, lockable
· MUTE switch
» Antenna
¿ Operation and battery status indicator, red LED
(lit = ON/flashing = LOW BATTERY)
´ Audio overmodulation indicator, yellow LED
(lit = AF PEAK)
² Charging contacts
¶ SET button
º ̆/̄ rocker button (UP/DOWN)
¾ Battery compartment
µ Battery compartment cover
¸ Battery compartment catches
¹ Infra-red interface
Ƹ ON/OFF button
with ESC function (cancel)
ƹ Display panel, backlit in orange
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Product overview
Overview of the displays
After switch-on, the bodypack transmitter displays the
standard display “Frequency/Name”. For further illustra-
tions and examples of the different standard displays, refer
to page 16.
The display backlighting is automatically reduced after
approx. 20 seconds.
ቢ
ባ ቤ
ብ
ቦ
542.625MHz
ew500 G3
P
MUTE
AF
ቧ
ቨ
ቩ
Display
Meaning
ቢ Audio level “AF” Modulation of the bodypack
transmitter with peak hold
function
When the transmitter’s audio
input level is excessively high, the
“AF” display shows full deflection
and, in addition, the yellow
AF PEAK LED ´ lights up:
´
ባ Frequency
Current transmission frequency
ቤ Name
Freely selectable name of the
transmitter
ብ Transmission icon RF signal is being transmitted
ቦ Lock mode icon
Lock mode is activated
ቧ “P” (pilot tone)
Pilot tone transmission is
activated
ቨ “MUTE”
Audio signal is muted
Charge status:
approx. 100%
approx. 70%
ቩ Battery status
approx. 30%
charge status is
critical, the red
LOW BATTERY LED ¿
is flashing:
¿
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Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation
Putting the bodypack
transmitter into operation
Inserting the batteries/accupack
For powering the bodypack transmitter, you can either use
two 1.5 V AA size batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser
BA 2015 accupack (see “Accessories and spare parts” on
page 32).
̈ Open the battery compartment by pushing the two
cover µ.
¸
²
¸
²
µ
̈ Insert the two batteries or the accupack as shown
above. Please observe correct polarity when inserting
the batteries/accupack.
̈ Close the battery compartment.
The battery compartment cover µ locks into place with
an audible click.
Charging the accupack
To charge the bodypack transmitter with the BA 2015
accupack (see “Accessories and spare parts” on page 32)
installed:
̈ Insert the bodypack transmitter into the L 2015 charger
(see “Accessories and spare parts” on page 32).
The L 2015 charger can only charge the combination
BA 2015 accupack/bodypack transmitter. Standard
batteries (primary cells) or individual rechargeable
battery cells cannot be charged in this way.
Connecting the microphone cable/
instrument cable
The audio input is designed for the connection of both
condenser microphones and instruments (e.g. guitars).
DC powering of the condenser microphones is via the audio
input (3.5 mm jack socket MIC/LINE ³).
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Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation
̈ Use one of the recommended Sennheiser microphones
or the optional CI 1 instrument cable (see “Accessories
and spare parts” on page 32).
̈ Connect the 3.5 mm jack plug ƺ from the Sennheiser
microphone or instrument cable to the 3.5 mm jack
socket MIC/LINE ³.
ƺ
³
ƻ
̈ Lock the 3.5 mm jack plug by screwing down the
coupling ring ƻ.
̈ Via the operating menu, adjust the sensitivity of the
microphone/line input (see page 21).
Attaching and positioning the microphones
ME 2
̈ Use the microphone clip Ƽ to attach the microphone to
clothing (e.g. tie, lapel).
̈ Attach the ME 2 microphone as close as possible to the
sound source.
Ƽ
The ME 2 clip-on microphone has an omni-directional
pick-up pattern. It is therefore not necessary to position it
precisely.
ME 3
̈ Adjust the ME 3 headmic so that a comfortable and
secure fit is ensured.
The ME 3 headmic has a cardioid pick-up pattern.
̈ Position the microphone so that its sound inlet is
directed towards the sound source (e.g. mouth).
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Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation
ME 4
̈ Use the microphone clip Ƽ to attach the microphone to
clothing (e.g. tie, lapel).
Ƽ
The ME 4 clip-on microphone has a cardioid pick-up pattern.
̈ Position the ME 4 so that its sound inlet is directed
towards the sound source (e.g. mouth).
MKE 2
̈ Use the microphone clip Ƽ to attach the microphone to
clothing (e.g. tie, lapel).
Ƽ
The MKE 2 clip-on microphone has an omni-directional pick-
up pattern. It is therefore not necessary to position it
precisely.
HSP 2/HSP 4
̈ Adjust the headmic so that a comfortable and secure fit
is ensured.
The HSP 2 headmic has an omni-directional pick-up pattern.
It is therefore not necessary to position it precisely.
The HSP 4 headmic has a cardioid pick-up pattern.
̈ Position the microphone so that its sound inlet is
directed towards the sound source (e.g. mouth).
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Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation
Attaching the bodypack transmitter to
clothing
You can use the belt clip ƽ to attach the bodypack trans-
mitter to clothing (e.g. belt, waistband).
ƽ
The belt clip is detachable so that you can also attach the
bodypack transmitter with the antenna pointing down-
wards. To do so, withdraw the belt clip ƽ from its fixing
points and attach it the other way round.
The belt clip ƽ is secured so that it cannot slide out of its
fixing points accidentally.
To detach the belt clip:
̈ Lift the belt clip as shown.
̈ Press down the belt clip at one fixing point and pull it
out of the transmitter housing.
̈ Repeat for the other side.
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Using the bodypack transmitter
Using the bodypack transmitter
To establish a transmission link, proceed as follows:
1. Switch the receiver on (see the instruction manual of
the receiver).
2. Switch the bodypack transmitter on (see next section).
The transmission link is established and the display
backlighting of the receiver changes from red to orange.
It is vital to observe the notes on frequency
selection on page 28.
If you cannot establish a transmission link between body-
pack transmitter and receiver, refer to the chapter
“Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with the receiver
– individual operation” on page 28.
Switching the bodypack transmitter on/off
̈ Push the two battery compartment catches ¸ and open
the battery compartment cover µ.
ብ
¿
Ƹ
¸
¸
µ
To switch the bodypack transmitter on (online operation):
̈ Briefly press the ON/OFF button Ƹ.
The bodypack transmitter transmits an RF
signal.
The standard display “Frequency/Name”
appears on the display panel. The red ON LED ¿
lights up and the transmission icon ብ is
displayed.
You can switch the bodypack transmitter on and
deactivate the RF signal on switch-on. For more
information, see page 13.
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Using the bodypack transmitter
To switch the bodypack transmitter off:
̈ If necessary, deactivate the lock mode (see page 13).
̈ Keep the ON/OFF button pressed until “OFF”
appears on the display panel. The red ON LED ¿
goes off and the display panel turns off.
When in the operating menu, pressing the ON/
OFF button will cancel your entry (ESC function) and
return you to the current standard display.
To switch the bodypack transmitter on and to deactivate
the RF signal on switch-on (offline operation):
̈ Keep the ON/OFF button pressed until “RF Mute
On?” appears on the display panel.
̈ Press the SET button.
The transmission frequency is displayed but the
bodypack transmitter does not transmit an RF
signal. The transmission icon ብ is not displayed.
When the pilot tone function is activated on both
bodypack transmitter and receiver, “RF Mute”
appears on the receiver’s display panel.
ብ
MHz
542.625
ew500 G3
P
MUTE
AF
Use this function to save battery power or to
prepare a bodypack transmitter for use during live
operation without causing interference to existing
transmission links.
To activate the RF signal:
̈ Briefly press the ON/OFF button.
“RF Mute Off?” appears on the display panel.
̈ Press the SET button.
The transmission icon ብ is displayed again.
Deactivating the lock mode temporarily
You can activate or deactivate the automatic lock mode via
the “Auto Lock” menu item (see page 23).
If the lock mode is activated, you have to temporarily
deactivate it In order to be able to operate the bodypack
transmitter:
̈ Press the SET button.
“Locked” appears on the display panel.
̈ Press the rocker button.
“Unlock?” appears on the display panel.
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Using the bodypack transmitter
̈ Press the SET button.
The lock mode is temporarily deactivated.
How you are using the bodypack transmitter
determines how long the lock mode remains
deactivated:
When you are in the operating menu
The lock mode remains deactivated until you
exit the operating menu.
When one of the standard displays is shown
The lock mode is automatically activated after
10 seconds.
The lock mode icon ቦ flashes prior to the lock mode being
activated again.
MHz
542.625
ew500 G3
ቦ
P
MUTE
AF
Muting the audio signal or deactivating the
RF signal
·
to deactivate the RF signal.
Via the “Mute Mode” menu item, you can set the desired
function of the MUTE switch · (see page 25):
Slide the MUTE
Setting
switch · ...
Function
“AF On/Off” ... to the left
(position MUTE)
Mutes the audio signal
... to the right
Unmutes the audio
signal
“RF On/Off” ... to the left
Deactivates the
(position MUTE) RF signal
(offline operation)
... to the right
Activates the RF signal
(online operation)
“Disabled”
No function
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Using the bodypack transmitter
̈ From the “Mute Mode” menu item, select the desired
setting (see page 25).
̈ Exit the operating menu.
̈ Slide the MUTE switch MUTE · to the left, to the
position MUTE.
The bodypack transmitter reacts as indicated in the
table.
The current state of the muting function or the RF signal is
displayed on the display panel of the bodypack transmitter.
An additional display of the muting function
appears on the receiver’s display panel when
•
the pilot tone function is activated on both
bodypack transmitter and receiver
and, in addition,
•
this display has been activated via the
“Warnings” menu item on the receiver (see the
instruction manual of the receiver).
ብ
MHz
542.625
ew500 G3
AF P
MUTE
ቨ
Audio signal is muted
Transmitter’s display panel: “MUTE” ቨ is displayed
Receiver’s display panel:
“TX Mute” is displayed*
* only when activated on the receiver (see previous
section)
Audio signal is activated (muting is deactivated)
Transmitter’s display panel: “MUTE” ቨ is not displayed
Receiver’s display panel:
“TX Mute” is not displayed
RF signal is deactivated
Transmitter’s display panel: transmission icon ብ is not
displayed,
“MUTE” ቨ is displayed
Receiver’s display panel:
“RF Mute” is displayed*
* only when activated on the receiver (see previous
section)
RF signal is activated
Transmitter’s display panel: Transmission icon ብ is
displayed,
“MUTE” ቨ is not displayed
Receiver’s display panel:
“RF Mute” is not displayed
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Using the bodypack transmitter
You can also deactivate the RF signal on switch-on.
For more information, refer to the chapter
“Switching the bodypack transmitter on/off” on
page 13.
Using the ON/OFF button, you can also activate/
deactivate the RF signal during operation.
To do so, briefly press the ON/OFF button and
proceed as described on page 13.
Selecting a standard display
̈ Press the rocker button to select a standard
display:
Contents of the display Selectable standard display
“Frequency/Name”
542.625MHz
ew500 G3
P
MUTE
AF
AF
AF
“Frequency bank/Channel/
Frequency”
B.Ch: 20M.3H0z
542.625
P
MUTE
“Name/Frequency bank/
Channel”
ew500 G3
B.Ch: 20.30
P
MUTE
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Using the operating menu
Using the operating menu
A special feature of the Sennheiser ew G3 series is the
consistent, intuitive menu structure of transmitters and
receivers. As a result, adjustments to the settings can be
made quickly – even in stressful situations, for example on
stage or during a live show or presentation.
Make use of the possibility to adjust settings via the
operating menu of the receiver and to transfer these
settings to the bodypack transmitter.
For more information on how to transfer settings to
the bodypack transmitter, refer to the instruction
manual of your receiver. The relevant information is
marked with the sync icon.
The buttons
Button
Function of the button
Press the
ON/OFF
button
•
•
•
Switches the bodypack transmitter on
and off
Cancels the entry and returns to the
current standard display (ESC function)
Activates/deactivates the RF signal
(special function, see page 13)
Press the SET • Changes from the current standard
button
display to the operating menu
•
•
•
Calls up a menu item
Enters a submenu
Stores the settings and returns to the
operating menu
Press the
rocker
button
•
•
Selects a standard display
Changes to the next/previous menu
item
•
Changes the setting of a menu item
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Using the operating menu
Overview of the operating menu
Main menu
“Menu”
Extended menu
“Advanced Menu”
Sensitivity
Frequency Preset
Name
Tune
Mute Mode
RF Power
Auto Lock
Advanced
Exit
Cable Emulation
Pilot Tone
LCD Contrast
Reset
Software Revision
Exit
Display
Function of the menu item
Main menu “Menu”
Sensitivity
Adjusts the sensitivity “AF”
(see page 21)
Frequency Preset Sets the frequency bank and the
channel (see page 22)
Name
Enters a freely selectable name
(see page 23)
Auto Lock
Advanced
Exit
Activates/deactivates the lock mode
(see page 23)
Calls up the extended menu
“Advanced Menu” (see page 24)
Exits the operating menu and returns
to the current standard display
Extended menu “Advanced Menu”
Tune
Sets the transmission frequencies for
the frequency banks “U1” to “U6”
(see page 24)
Sets the frequency bank, the channel
and the transmission frequency
(frequency banks “U1” to “U6”)
(see page 24)
Mute Mode
RF Power
Sets the mode for the MUTE switch
(see page 25)
Adjusts the transmission power
(see page 25)
Cable Emulation Emulates guitar cable capacities
(see page 26)
Pilot Tone
LCD Contrast
Reset
Activates/deactivates the pilot tone
transmission (see page 26)
Adjusts the contrast of the display
panel (see page 27)
Resets the settings made in the
operating menu (see page 27)
Software Revi-
sion
Displays the current software revision
(see page 27)
Exit
Exits the extended menu “Advanced
Menu” and returns to the main menu
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Using the operating menu
Working with the operating menu
If the lock mode is activated, you have to deactivate
it In order to be able to work with the operating
menu (see page 13).
By way of example of the “Sensitivity” menu, this section
describes how to use the operating menu.
Changing from a standard display to the operating menu
̈ Press the SET button.
The current standard display is replaced by the
main menu.
The last selected menu item is displayed.
Selecting a menu item
̈ Press the rocker button to change to the “Sensi-
tivity” menu item.
The current setting of the menu item is
displayed:
Menu
Sensitivity
–12 dB
Changing and storing settings
SET
Sensitivity
–12 dB
Sensitivity
–36 dB
Menu
Sensitivity
–12 dB
Call up
“Sensitivity”
Select the desired
setting
Store the setting
SET
“Stored”
̈ Press the SET button to call up the menu item.
̈ Press the rocker button to adjust the input
sensitivity.
̈ Press the SET button to store the setting.
Canceling an entry
̈ Press the ON/OFF button to cancel the entry.
The current standard display appears on the
display panel.
To subsequently return to the last edited menu item:
̈ Press the SET button repeatedly until the last
edited menu item appears.
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Using the operating menu
Exiting a menu item
̈ Change to the “Exit” menu item.
Menu
Exit
̈ Confirm your selection.
You return to the next higher menu level.
To directly return to the current standard display:
̈ Press the ON/OFF button.
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
Adjusting settings via the
operating menu
Make use of the possibility to adjust settings via the
operating menu of your receiver and to transfer
these settings to the bodypack transmitter.
For more information, refer to the instruction
manual of the receiver. The relevant information is
marked with the sync icon.
The main menu “Menu”
Adjusting the input sensitivity – “Sensitivity”
SET
Sensitivity
–12 dB
Sensitivity
–36 dB
Menu
Sensitivity
–12 dB
Call up
“Sensitivity”
Select the desired
setting
Store the setting
SET
“Stored”
Adjustment range: 0 to –60 dB, adjustable in steps of 3 dB
The audio level display “AF” ቢ always indicates the
audio level, even if the bodypack transmitter is
muted, e.g. allowing you to check the adjusted
sensitivity before live operation.
B.Ch: 20M.3H0z
542.625
´
MUTE
AF
ቢ
Input sensitivity is
adjusted...
Effect/display
... too high
Close talking distances, speakers
with loud voices or loud music
passages cause overmodulation in
the transmission link. The yellow
AF PEAK LED ´ lights up. The audio
level display “AF” ቢ shows full
deflection for the duration of the
overmodulation.
... correctly
... too low
The audio level display “AF” ቢ
shows full deflection only during the
loudest passages.
The transmission link is undermodu-
lated. This results in a signal with
high background noise.
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
The following figures are a guide to the best settings:
Transmission situation
Loud music/vocals
Presentations
Sensitivity setting
−30 to −21 dB
−21 to 0 dB
Instrument input
Electric guitars with
single coil pickups
−30 to −24 dB
−45 to −30 dB
−45 to −30 dB
Electric guitars with
humbucker pickups
Guitars with active elec-
tronics (active pickups,
active EQs, piezo pickups)
Selecting the frequency bank and the channel manually –
“Frequency Preset”
SET
SET
Frequency Preset
B.Ch: 1. 1
Frequency Preset
B.Ch: 20. 1
Menu
Frequency Preset
B.Ch: 1. 1
542.625 MHz
518.200 MHz
Call up “Frequency
Preset”
Select the frequency
bank and confirm
Select the channel;
store the setting
SET
“Stored”
When you are in the “Frequency Preset” menu item,
the RF signal is deactivated.
Overview of the frequency banks and channels:
Frequency
bank
“1” to “20” up to 32 per System bank:
frequency frequencies are factory-
bank preset
“U1” to “U6” up to 32 per User bank:
frequency frequencies are freely
bank selectable
Channels
Type
When setting up multi-channel systems, please
observe the following:
Only the factory-preset frequencies within one
frequency bank are intermodulation-free (see
page 28).
Bodypack transmitter and receiver of a transmission
link have to be set to the same frequency.
̈ It is vital to observe the notes on frequency
selection on page 28.
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
Entering a name – “Name”
SET
SET
Name
Lichael
Menu
Name
Name
Michael
Lichael
Call up “Name”
Enter a character
and confirm
Enter a character;
store the setting
SET
“Stored”
Via the “Name” menu, you can enter a freely selectable
name (e.g. the name of the performer) for the bodypack
transmitter.
The name can be displayed on the standard displays
“Frequency/Name” and “Name/Frequency bank/Channel”.
The name can consist of up to 8 characters such as:
•
•
•
letters (without pronounciation marks),
numbers from 0 to 9,
special characters and spaces.
To enter a name, proceed as follows:
̈ Press the rocker button to select a character.
̈ Press the SET button to change to the next
segment/character or to store the complete
entry.
Activating/deactivating the automatic lock mode –
“Auto Lock”
SET
Auto Lock
Active
Menu
Auto Lock
Inactive
Auto Lock
Active
Store the setting
Call up “Auto
Lock”
Select the desired
setting
SET
“Stored”
The lock mode prevents that the bodypack transmitter is
accidentally switched off or programed during operation.
The lock mode icon ቦ
on the current standard display
indicates that the lock mode is activated.
̈ Press the rocker button to select the desired
setting.
For information on how to use the lock mode, refer to
page 13.
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
The extended menu “Advanced Menu”
Setting transmission frequencies and frequency banks –
“Tune”
When you have selected one of the system banks
and then select the “Tune” menu, the bodypack
transmitter automatically switches to channel 1 of
the frequency bank “U1”. In this case, “U1.1” briefly
appears on the display panel.
Upon delivery, the channels of the frequency banks
“U1” to “U6” are not assigned a transmission
frequency.
When you are in the “Tune” menu item, the RF
signal is deactivated.
Via the “Tune” menu item, you can set a transmission
frequency to be stored in the current channel or you can
select a different channel in one of the frequency banks
“U1” to “U6” and assign this channel a transmission
frequency.
It is vital to observe the notes on frequency
selection on page 28.
Setting a transmission frequency for the current channel
̈ Press the rocker button until the “Tune” menu
item appears.
̈ Press the SET button.
The frequency selection appears.
SET
SET
Advanced Menu
Tune
542.625 MHz
Call up “Tune”
Tune
Tune
542.625 MHz
544.625 MHz
B.Ch: U1. 1
Select the MHz
value and confirm
B.Ch: U1. 1
Select the kHz
value; store the
setting
SET
“Stored”
̈ Set the desired frequency.
̈ Press the SET button.
Your settings are stored.
You are back to the operating menu.
Selecting a frequency bank and a channel and assigning
this channel a frequency
̈ Press the rocker button until the “Tune” menu
item appears.
̈ Keep the SET button pressed until the frequency
bank selection appears.
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
SET
SET
Advanced Menu
Tune
Tune
542.625 MHz
B.Ch: U1. 1
Tune
542.625 MHz
B.Ch: U1. 1
542.625 MHz
Call up “Tune”
(special function)
Set the frequency
bank and the channel
Set the frequency;
store the setting
SET
“Stored”
̈ Set the desired frequency bank.
̈ Press the SET button.
The frequency selection appears.
̈ Set the desired channel.
̈ Press the SET button.
The frequency selection appears.
̈ Set the desired frequency.
̈ Press the SET button.
Your settings are stored.
You are back to the operating menu.
Setting the mode for the MUTE switch – “Mute Mode”
SET
Advanced Menu
Mute Mode
Mute Mode
AF On/Off
Mute Mode
RF On/Off
AF On/Off
Call up “Mute
Mode”
Select the desired
setting
Store the setting
SET
“Stored”
Mode
Function
“AF On/Off”
When the switch is in the MUTE posi-
tion, no audio signal is transmitted.
“RF On/Off”
“Disabled”
When the switch is in the MUTE posi-
tion, the RF signal is deactivated.
The muting function is deactivated.
For information on how to use the MUTE switch, refer to
page 14.
Adjusting the transmission power – “RF Power”
SET
Advanced Menu
RF Power
RF Power
RF Power
Low
Standard
Standard
Call up
“RF Power”
Select the desired
setting
Store the setting
SET
“Stored”
Via the “RF Power” menu item, you can adjust the transmis-
sion power in two steps.
It is vital to observe the notes on the supplied
frequency information sheet.
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
Emulating guitar cables – “Cable Emulation”
SET
Advanced Menu
Cable Emulation
Medium
Cable Emulation
Medium
Cable Emulation
High
Call up “Cable
Emulation”
Select the desired
setting
Store the setting
SET
“Stored”
Via the “Cable Emulation” menu item, you can emulate
4 different guitar cable capacities.
Activating/deactivating the pilot tone transmission –
“Pilot Tone”
SET
Advanced Menu
Pilot Tone
Active
Pilot Tone
Inactive
Pilot Tone
Active
Call up
“Pilot Tone”
Select the desired
setting
Store the setting
SET
“Stored”
The bodypack transmitter adds an inaudible signal, known
as the pilot tone, to the transmitted signal. The receiver
detects and evaluates the pilot tone.
The pilot tone supports the receiver’s squelch function
(Squelch) and protects against interference due to
RF signals from other devices.
Devices of the ew 500 G1 series (generation 1) do not
support the pilot tone function. Therefore, please observe
the following when combining a bodypack transmitter or
receiver of the ew 500 G3 series (generation 3) with
devices from an earlier evolution wireless generation:
Transmitter
Receiver
Make sure to ...
w G3/ w G2
w G3/ w G2 ... activate the pilot
tone function on both
bodypack transmitter
and receiver.
w G3
w G1
w G1
... deactivate the pilot
tone function on the
ew 500 G3 bodypack
transmitter.
w G3
... deactivate the pilot
tone function on the
ew 500 G3 receiver.
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
Adjusting the contrast of the display panel –
“LCD Contrast“
You can adjust the contrast of the display panel in 16 steps.
Resetting the settings made in the operating menu –
“Reset”
SET
Advanced Menu
Reset
Reset
Yes
Select the desired
setting; apply the
setting
Call up “Reset”
SET
“Stored”
When resetting the settings made in the operating menu,
only the selected settings for the pilot tone and for the
frequency banks “U1” to “U6” remain unchanged. For an
overview of the factory-preset default settings, refer to the
supplied frequency information sheet.
Displaying the software revision – “Software Revision”
You can display the current software revision of the body-
pack transmitter.
̈ For information on software updates, visit the
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Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with a receiver
Synchronizing the bodypack
transmitter with a receiver
When synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with a
receiver, please observe the following:
̈ Only use a transmitter and a receiver from the
same frequency range (see the type plate on the
transmitter and the receiver).
̈ Make sure that the desired frequencies are listed
in the enclosed frequency information sheet.
̈ Make sure that the desired frequencies are
approved and legal in your country and, if neces-
sary, apply for an operating license.
Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter
with the receiver – individual operation
Upon delivery, the bodypack transmitter and the receiver
are synchronized with each other.
If, however, you cannot establish a transmission link
between bodypack transmitter and receiver, you have to
synchronize the channels of the devices.
For information on automatic synchronization of the body-
pack transmitter with the receiver (individual operation),
refer to the instruction manual of the receiver. This infor-
mation is marked with the
icon.
Alternatively, you can set the channel on the bodypack
transmitter manually:
̈ Make sure that you set the bodypack transmitter to the
same frequency bank and the same channel as the
receiver (see page 22).
If you still cannot establish a transmission link, refer to the
chapter “If a problem occurs ...” on page 31.
Synchronizing bodypack transmitters with
receivers – multi-channel operation
Combined with ew 500 G3 receivers, ew 500 G3 bodypack
transmitters can form transmission links that can be used
in multi-channel systems.
For information on automatic synchronization of bodypack
transmitters with receivers (multi-channel operation), refer
to the instruction manual of your receiver.
For more information on multi-channel operation, visit the
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Cleaning the bodypack transmitter
Cleaning the bodypack
transmitter
CAUTION! Liquids can damage the electronics of the
bodypack transmitter!
Liquids entering the housing of the device
can cause a short-circuit and damage the
electronics.
̈ Keep all liquids away from the bodypack
transmitter.
̈ Use a cloth to clean the bodypack transmitter from time
to time.
̈ Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents.
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Recommendations and tips
Recommendations and tips
... for the ME 2 and ME 4 clip-on microphones
•
To reduce level variations to a minimum when the user
turns his or her head away from the microphone,
attach the microphone as centrally as possible.
•
•
•
To protect the microphone against excessive sweat/
moisture, avoid direct skin contact.
Attach the microphone carefully and conduct the cable
so that noise due to friction is avoided.
Always use the ME 4 directional microphone with a
windshield and direct the microphone towards the
sound source (e.g. mouth).
... for the ME 3 headmic
•
•
•
Always use the microphone with a pop shield and posi-
tion the microphone at the corner of the mouth.
You can vary the bass reproduction by increasing/
decreasing the talking distance.
Make sure that the sound inlet is directed towards the
mouth. The sound inlet is marked with a little dot.
... for the bodypack transmitter
•
Make sure that the antenna and the microphone cable
do not cross.
•
The antenna should hang freely and be at least 1 cm
away from the body. The antenna must not be in direct
contact with the skin.
•
For best results, make sure that the transmitter sensi-
tivity is correctly adjusted.
... for optimum reception
•
Transmission range depends to a large extent on loca-
tion and can vary from about 10 m to about 150 m.
There should be a “free line of sight” between trans-
mitting and receiving antennas.
•
To avoid overloading the receiver, observe a minimum
distance of 5 m between transmitting and receiving
antennas.
... for multi-channel operation
•
For multi-channel operation, you should only use the
channels within one frequency bank. Each of the
frequency banks “1” to “20” accommodates factory-
preset frequencies which are intermodulation-free.
•
When using several transmitters simultaneously,
interference can be avoided by maintaining
a
minimum distance of 20 cm between two transmit-
ters.
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If a problem occurs ...
If a problem occurs ...
Problem
Possible cause
Possible solution
Bodypack
transmitter activated
cannot be
Lock mode is
Deactivate the lock
mode (see page 13).
operated,
“Locked”
appears on
the display
panel
No opera-
Batteries are flat or Replace the batteries
tion indica- accupack is flat
tion
or recharge the accu-
pack (see page 8).
No RF signal Bodypack trans-
Set the bodypack
at the
receiver
mitter and receiver transmitter to the
are not on the same same channel as
channel
the receiver.
Synchronize the
bodypack trans-
mitter with
the receiver
(see page 28).
Transmission range Reduce the distance
is exceeded
between bodypack
transmitter and
receiving antennas.
Increase the trans-
mission power
(see page 25).
RF signal is
deactivated
(“RF Mute“)
Activate the RF
signal (see page 14).
RF signal
available,
no audio
signal,
Bodypack trans-
mitter is muted
(MUTE)
Cancel the muting
(see page 14).
Receiver’s squelch
threshold is
adjusted too high
Reduce the squelch
threshold setting on
the receiver.
“MUTE”
appears on
the display
panel
Bodypack trans-
mitter doesn’t
Activate or deacti-
vate the pilot tone
transmit a pilot tone transmission
(see page 26).
Audio signal Bodypack trans-
Adjust the input
has a high
level of
mitter’s sensitivity sensitivity
is adjusted too low/ (see page 21).
background too high
noise or
audio signal
is distorted
If a problem occurs that is not listed in the above table or if
the problem cannot be solved with the proposed solutions,
please contact your local Sennheiser partner for assistance.
To find a Sennheiser partner in your country, search at
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Accessories and spare parts
Accessories and spare parts
The following accessories are available from your specialist
dealer:
Cat. No. Product name and description
009950 BA 2015 accupack
009828 L 2015 charger
503168 CC 3 system case
009825 BPP 1 bodypack pouch
Adapters
009827 DC 2 power adapter (12 V DC)
Cables
005021 CI 1 instrument cable
(with ¼” (6.3 mm) jack plug)
004840 CL 2 line cable
(with XLR-3F connector)
Microphones
005018 ME 2 clip-on microphone,
condenser, omni-directional
005020 ME 4 clip-on microphone,
condenser, cardioid
009862 HSP 2 headmic,
condenser, omni-directional
009864 HSP 4 headmic,
condenser, cardioid
005019 ME 3-ew headmic,
condenser, cardioid
009831 MKE 2-ew Gold clip-on microphone, color black
condenser, omni-directional
009832 MKE 2-ew-3 clip-on microphone, color beige
condenser, omni-directional
500527 MKE 40 clip-on microphone,
condenser, cardioid
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Specifications
Specifications
RF characteristics
Modulation
wideband FM
Frequency ranges
516–558, 566–608,
626–668, 734–776,
780–822, 823–865 MHz
(A–E, G, see page 3)
Transmission frequencies
1,680 frequencies, tune-
able in steps of 25 kHz
20 frequency banks, each
with up to 32 factory-
preset channels
6 frequency banks, each
with up to 32 user
programmable channels
Switching bandwidth
Nominal/peak deviation
Frequency stability
42 MHz
± 24 kHz/± 48 kHz
≤ ±15 ppm
RF output power at 50 Ω,
switchable
typ. 10 mW (low)
typ. 30 mW (standard)
Pilot tone squelch
AF characteristics
Compander system
AF frequency response
can be switched off
Sennheiser HDX
microphone:
80–18,000 Hz
line: 25–18,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio
(1 mV, peak deviation)
≥ 115 dBA
THD
≤ 0.9%
Max. input voltage
microphone/line
3 V
rms
Input impedance
microphone/line
40 kΩ, unbalanced/1 MΩ
Input capacitance
switchable
Adjustment range of input
sensitivity
60 dB, adjustable in 3-dB
steps
Overall device
Temperature range
Power supply
−10°C to +55°C
2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V
or BA 2015 accupack
Nominal voltage
2.4 V
Current consumption:
at nominal voltage
typ. 180 mA (30 mW)
with switched-off
transmitter
≤ 25 μA
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Specifications
Operating time
typ. 8 hrs
Dimensions
approx. 82 x 64 x 24 mm
approx. 160 g
Weight (incl. batteries)
In compliance with
Europe
EMC
EN 301489-1/-9
EN 300422-1/-2
EN 60065
Radio
Safety
EN 62311 (SAR)
Approved by
Canada
Industry Canada RSS 123
IC 2099A-G3SK
limited to 806 MHz
USA
FCC-Part 74
FCC-ID: DMO G3SK
limited to 698 MHz
Microphones
ME 2
ME 3
ME 4
Microphone type condenser condenser condenser
Sensitivity
20 mV/Pa 1.6 mV/Pa 40 mV/Pa
omni cardioid cardioid
130 dB SPL 150 dB SPL 120 dB SPL
Pick-up pattern
Max. SPL
MKE 2
HSP 2
HSP 4
Microphone type condenser condenser condenser
Sensitivity
5 mV/Pa
omni
2 mV/Pa
omni
4 mV/Pa
cardioid
Pick-up pattern
Max. SPL
142 dB SPL 150 dB SPL 150 dB SPL
Connector assignment
3.5 mm jack plug:
Mic
Line
Line
Mic
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Specifications
Polar diagrams and frequency response
curves of the microphones
Polar diagram ME 3
Polar diagram ME 4
0°
0°
0
0
30°
30°
30°
30°
5
5
10
15
20
25
dB
10
15
20
25
dB
60°
60°
60°
60°
90°
90°
90°
90°
120°
120°
°
120°
120
125 Hz
150°
150°
2000 Hz
4000 Hz
8000 Hz
16000 Hz
150°
150°
2000 Hz
4000 Hz
8000 Hz
16000 Hz
125 Hz
250 Hz
500 Hz
1000 Hz
250 Hz
500 Hz
180°
180°
1000 Hz
Frequency response curve ME 2
dBV
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
50
100
200
500
1.10k00
2k
5k
101.0k00 20k Hz
Frequency response curve ME 3
dBV
-40
-50
-60
-70
-90
-100
50
100
1 m
200
500
5 cm
1.10k00
2k
5k
101.0k00 20k Hz
Frequency response curve ME 4
dBV
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
50
100
200
500
1.10k00
2k
5k
101.0k00 20k Hz
0° / 1 m
90° / 1 m
0° / 10 cm
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Manufacturer Declarations
Manufacturer Declarations
Warranty
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of
24 months on this product.
For the current warranty conditions, please visit our web
partner.
In compliance with the following requirements
•
•
RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC)
WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC)
Please dispose of the bodypack transmitter at the
end of its operational lifetime by taking it to your
local collection point or recycling center for such
equipment.
•
Battery Directive (2006/66/EC)
The supplied batteries or rechargeable batteries
can be recycled. Please dispose of them as special
waste or return them to your specialist dealer. In
order to protect the environment, only dispose of
exhausted batteries.
CE Declaration of Conformity
•
0682
•
R&TTE Directive (1999/5/CE)
Before putting the device into operation, please observe
the respective country-specific regulations.
Statements regarding FCC and Industry Canada
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with
RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
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Manufacturer Declarations
•
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
•
•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
This class B digital device complies with the Canadian
ICES-003.
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not
expressly approved by Sennheiser electronic Corp. may void
the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
Before putting the device into operation, please observe the
respective country-specific regulations!
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Index
Index
A
Accupack
charging 8
inserting 8
Activating/deactivating
lock mode (Auto Lock) 23
pilot tone 26
Adjusting
cable emulation 26
contrast (LCD Contrast) 27
input sensitivity (Sensitivity) 21
transmission power 25
Advanced Menu (extended menu)
overview 18
settings 24
AF (audio level) 7
AF PEAK (overmodulation) 7
Attaching
bodypack transmitter 11
microphones 9
Audio signal, muting (Mute) 14
Auto Lock (activating/deactivating the lock mode) 23
B
Batteries, inserting 8
Bodypack transmitter
attaching to clothing 11
cleaning 29
resetting (Reset) 27
switching on/off 12
synchronizing with receiver 28
Buttons (function of the ~) 17
C
Cable emulation (emulating guitar cables) 26
Channel
assigning a frequency 24
overview 3
selecting (Frequency Preset) 22
selecting (Tune) 24
Charging
accupack 8
battery status display 7
Cleaning (bodypack transmitter) 29
Connecting (microphone/instrument cable) 8
D
Deactivating
lock mode temporarily 13
Displays
adjusting the contrast (LCD Contrast) 27
charge status 7
overview 7
standard displays 16
E
Emulating guitar cables (Cable emulation) 26
F
Factory default settings (resetting the settings in the
operating menu) 27
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Frequency
preset frequencies 3
~ ranges 3
selecting ~ presets 22
setting the transmission ~ 24
Frequency bank
overview 3
selecting (Frequency Preset) 22
~ system 3
Frequency Preset (selecting a frequency bank/
channel) 22
I
Infra-red transmission 28
Inserting (batteries/accupack) 8
Instrument cable, connecting 8
L
LCD Contrast (contrast of the display panel) 27
Lock mode
activating/deactivating (Auto Lock) 23
deactivating temporarily 13
Locked (lock mode activated) 13
M
Menu (main menu)
overview 18
settings 21
Microphones
attaching/positioning 9
connecting the microphone cable 8
overview 4
pick-up patterns 4
polar diagrams and frequency response curves 35
suitable ~ 4
Modulation (input sensitivity/adjusting the
sensitivity) 21
Multi-channel system 28
Mute (muting the audio signal) 14
MUTE switch
function 14
Muting (audio signal) 14
N
Name (entering a name) 23
O
Offline operation (RF signal deactivated) 13
Online operation (RF signal activated) 12
P
Pilot tone
activating/deactivating 26
transmission 26
R
Reset (resetting the settings in the operating menu) 27
RF Power (adjusting the transmission power) 25
RF signal
activating (online operation) 12
deactivating (during operation) 16
deactivating (offline operation) 13, 14
S
Sensitivity (adjusting the input sensitivity) 21
Setting
transmission frequency (Tune) 24
Setting up
transmission link 28
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Software Revision (displaying the software revision) 27
Switching on/off
bodypack transmitter 12
Synchronizing (bodypack transmitter/receiver) 28
T
Transmission frequency
selecting (Frequency Preset) 22
setting (Tune) 24
Transmission power, optimizing 30
Troubleshooting 31
Tune (setting a transmission frequency) 24
U
Unlock (deactivating the lock mode) 13
Using
bodypack transmitter 12
operating menu 19
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