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 - v1.
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 16 Rechargeable battery and charger 17 BA 2015 rechargeable battery 17 L 2015 charger 17 LA 2 charging adapter 18 Accessories for rack mounting 19 GA 3 rack mount kit 19 AM 2 an
teries 37 Battery status 38 Replacing the microphone module 39 Changing the colored ring 40 Installing the SK 300 G4 41 Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries 41 Battery status 42 Connecting a microphone to the SK 300 G4 43 Connecting an instrument or line source to the SK 300 G4 44 Connecting the RMS 1 mute switch to the SK 300 45 Attaching the bodypack transmitter to clothing 46 Installing the SK 500 G4 47 Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries 47 Battery status
Receiver Parameters standard display 74 Transmitter Parameters standard display 75 Soundcheck standard display 76 RF Min 76 RF Max 76 AF Max 76 Setting options in the menu 77 Menu structure 78 Squelch menu item 79 Easy Setup menu item 81 Scan New List 81 Current List 82 Reset 82 Performing multi-channel frequency setup 82 Frequency Preset menu item 85 Name menu item 86 AF Out menu item 87 Equalizer menu item 88 Auto Lock menu item 89 Advanced menu item 90 Advanced -> Tune menu item 91 Only adjusting the fr
Advanced > Tune menu item 108 Only adjusting the frequency 108 Setting the channel and frequency 108 Advanced > Mute Mode menu item 109 Advanced > MIC LED menu item 110 Advanced > RF Power menu item 111 Advanced > Pilot Tone menu item 111 Advanced > LCD Contrast menu item 111 Advanced > Reset menu item 112 Advanced > Software Revision menu item 112 Using the SKM 500 G4 113 Operating elements of the SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter 113 Switching the SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter on and off 114 Muting the h
switch 132 Using the SK 300 G4 with the RMS 1 remote mute switch 133 Lock-off function 134 Displays on the SK 300 G4 bodypack transmitter display panel 135 Select a standard display 136 Buttons for navigating the SK 300 G4 menu 137 Navigating through the menu 137 Making changes in a menu item 137 Setting options in the menu 138 Sensitivity menu item 139 Frequency Preset menu item 139 Name menu item 140 Auto Lock menu item 140 Advanced menu item 141 Advanced > Tune menu item 142 Only adjusting the frequency
Setting the channel and frequency 161 Advanced > Mute Mode menu item 162 Advanced > RF Power menu item 162 Advanced > Pilot Tone menu item 163 Advanced > LCD Contrast menu item 163 Advanced > Reset menu item 163 Advanced > Software Revision menu item 163 Establishing a radio link 164 Setting notes 164 Synchronizing devices 165 Using the ASA 214 167 Operating elements on the front of the device 167 Switching the ASA 214 on and off 167 Overview 168 Product variants 169 EM 300-500 G4 product variants 169 Ma
AF characteristics 185 Overall device 185 ASA 214 186 Specifications 186 Block diagram 187 Pin assignment 188 3.5 mm stereo jack plug 188 3.5 mm mic jack plug 188 3.5 mm line jack plug 188 6.3 mm stereo jack plug, balanced (audio in/loop out) 188 6.3 mm mono jack plug, unbalanced 189 6.
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”.
ew 300-500 G4 series products ew 300-500 G4 series products Click the name of the particular product to learn more about it. 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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Antenna amplifiers • AB 3700, broadband antenna amplifier, article no.
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 ► MUTE switch • RMS 1, remote mute switch for SK 300 G4, article no.
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: 526 – 698 MHz • Cw range: 718 – 790 MHz • Dw range: 790 – 865 MHz • JB range: 806 – 810 MHz • K+ range: 925 – 937.
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.
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”.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”. 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.
Installing the SKM 300 G4 Battery status Charge status of the batteries: ► Charge status is critical (LOW BATT): ► 34
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.
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.
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”. 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.
Installing the SKM 500 G4 Battery status Charge status of the batteries: ► Charge status is critical (LOW BATT): ► 38
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.
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.
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”. 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.
Installing the SK 300 G4 Battery status Charge status of the batteries: ► Charge status is critical (LOW BATT): ► 42
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”. 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.
Installing the SK 500 G4 Battery status Charge status of the batteries: ► Charge status is critical (LOW BATT): ► 48
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.
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.
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.
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”.
Installing the ASA 214 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.
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.
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.
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 antenna amplifier as well as the maximum recommended cable lengths.
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 57
Installing the ASA 214 Option 2: Two 4-channel systems are interconnected Option 3: Two antennas supply a 8-channel system 58
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Using ew 300–500 G4 series devices • 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 b
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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. Locked appears in the display panel. ▷ Turn the jog dial. Unlock? appears in the display panel. ▷ Press the jog dial. Lock-off function is now temporarily deactivated.
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”.
Using the EM 300-500 G4 Buttons for navigating through the menu To navigate through the EM 300-500 G4 operating menu, you need the following buttons.
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.
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.
Using the EM 300-500 G4 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 b
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.
Using the EM 300-500 G4 Setting options in the menu In the EM 300-500 G4 menu, you can configure the following settings.
Using the EM 300-500 G4 Menu structure The figure shows the complete EM 300-500 G4 menu structure in an overview.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Using the EM 300-500 G4 ▷ Perform the frequency scan on the master receiver as described above. ▷ From the scan results in the master receiver, select a frequency bank 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!.
Using the EM 300-500 G4 ▷ Select an unused frequency for one of the connected receiver on the master receiver. 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”).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Using the EM 300-500 G4 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).
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”.
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)” • S
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”.
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.
Using the SKM 300 G4 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.
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. Locked appears in the display panel. ▷ Press the UP or DOWN button. Unlock? appears in the display panel. ▷ Press the SET button.
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.
Using the SKM 300 G4 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.
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.
Using the SKM 300 G4 Setting options in the menu In the SKM 300 G4 menu, you can configure the following settings.
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.
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.
Using the SKM 300 G4 Advanced menu item In the Advanced submenu you can configure enhanced settings.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
Using the SKM 500 G4 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)” 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 batter
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.
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. Locked appears in the display panel. ▷ Press the UP or DOWN button. Unlock? appears in the display panel. ▷ Press the SET button.
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.
Using the SKM 500 G4 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.
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.
Using the SKM 500 G4 Setting options in the menu In the SKM 500 G4 menu, you can configure the following settings.
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.
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.
Using the SKM 500 G4 Advanced menu item In the Advanced submenu you can configure enhanced settings.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
Using the SK 300 G4 4 UP button • See “Buttons for navigating the SK 300 G4 menu” 5 SET button • See “Buttons for navigating the SK 300 G4 menu” 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 • Dea
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.
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.
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. The RF signal is deactivated.
Using the SK 300 G4 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. RF Mute Off? appears. ▷ Press the SET button. The transmission icon appears again.
Using the SK 300 G4 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”.
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. Locked appears in the display panel. ▷ Press the UP or DOWN button. Unlock? appears in the display panel. ▷ Press the SET button.
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.
Using the SK 300 G4 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.
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.
Using the SK 300 G4 Setting options in the menu In the SK 300 G4 menu, you can configure the following settings.
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.
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.
Using the SK 300 G4 Advanced menu item In the Advanced submenu you can configure enhanced settings.
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.
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.
Using the SK 300 G4 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.
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.
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.
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”.
Using the SK 500 G4 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 • 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 • Dea
Using the SK 500 G4 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.
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.
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. The RF signal is deactivated.
Using the SK 500 G4 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. RF Mute Off? appears. ▷ Press the SET button. The transmission icon appears again.
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. Locked appears in the display panel. ▷ Press the UP or DOWN button. Unlock? appears in the display panel. ▷ Press the SET button.
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.
Using the SK 500 G4 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.
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.
Using the SK 500 G4 Setting options in the menu In the SK 500 G4 menu, you can configure the following settings.
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.
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.
Using the SK 500 G4 Advanced menu item In the Advanced submenu you can configure enhanced settings.
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.
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)”.
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.
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.
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.
Synchronizing devices 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.
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”. Operating elements on the front of the device ► 1 STANDBY button • See “Switching the ASA 214 on and off” 2 LED: Operation indicator 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Specifications Specifications You can find the cross-system and product-specific technical data in the sections below.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Block diagram 187
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.
Pin assignment 6.3 mm mono jack plug, unbalanced ► • Connect to: • EM 100 G4 Audio Out • EM 300-500 G4 Audio Out 6.
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.
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.
Contact CONTACT Contact Instruction manual as a PDF You can find this instruction manual as a PDF (German and English) in the download section of the Sennheiser website at www.sennheiser.com/ download. Download area for the Sennheiser website ▷ Enter ew G4 into the search bar to show the instruction manuals for products in the ew G4 series. Customer service If you have technical questions or experience problems with the product, you can access Sennheiser customer service at www.sennheiser.
