evolution wireless G4 500 P series Instruction Manual Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany, www.sennheiser.com ew 500 P G4 - v2.
Overview 6 ew 500 P G4 series products 7 EK 500 G4 diversity receiver 8 SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter 9 SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter 10 SKP 500 G4 plug-on transmitter 11 Accessories 12 Microphones and cables 12 Microphone modules 12 Headset and Lavalier microphones 13 Line connecting cable 14 Rechargeable battery and charger 15 BA 2015 rechargeable battery 15 L 2015 charger 15 Accessories for camera mounting 16 CA 2 camera adapter 16 Additional accessories 17 Color labeling set 17 Microphone clamp 17
45 Switching the EK 500 G4 on and off 46 Volume control of the PHONES socket 47 Lock-off function 48 Displays on the EK 500 G4 display panel 49 Buttons for navigating through the menu 50 Home screen 52 Frequency/Name standard display 52 Frequency Bank/Channel/Name standard display 53 Setting options in the menu 54 Menu structure 56 Sync menu item 57 Phones Volume menu item 57 Squelch menu item 58 Easy Setup menu item 60 Frequency Preset menu item 61 Name menu item 62 AF Out menu item 63 Auto Lock menu item
Advanced > Pilot Tone menu item 83 Advanced > LCD Contrast menu item 84 Advanced > Reset menu item 84 Advanced > Software Revision menu item 84 Using the SK 500 G4 85 Operating elements of the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter 86 Switching the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter on and off 87 Muting the bodypack transmitter (AF mute) 88 Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute) 89 Deactivating the RF signal with the MUTE switch 89 Deactivating the RF signal with the ON/OFF button 90 Lock-off function 92 Displays on the
Setting options in the menu 113 Sensitivity menu item 114 Frequency Preset menu item 114 Name menu item 115 Auto Lock menu item 115 Advanced menu item 116 Advanced > Tune menu item 117 Only adjusting the frequency 117 Setting the channel and frequency 117 Advanced > Mute Mode menu item 118 Advanced > RF Power menu item 118 Advanced > Phantom Power 48V menu item 119 Advanced > Pilot Tone menu item 119 Advanced > LCD Contrast menu item 119 Advanced > Reset menu item 119 Advanced > Software Revision menu item
Pin assignment 138 3.5 mm stereo jack plug 138 3.5 mm mic jack plug 138 3.5 mm line jack plug 138 6.3 mm stereo jack plug, balanced (audio in/loop out) 138 6.3 mm mono jack plug, unbalanced 139 6.
Overview PRODUCT INFORMATION Overview You can find information about the individual products in the ew 500 P G4 series under “ew 500 P G4 series products”. For information about the available accessories, see “Accessories”. You can find information about the ew 500 P G4 series frequency bank system under “The frequency bank system”.
ew 500 P G4 series products ew 500 P G4 series products You can also find more information here: • A variety of frequency variants are available from the individual products. You can find more information under “Product variants”. • You can find technical specifications about the individual products under “Specifications”. • You can find information about installing the products under “Installing ew 500 P G4 series devices”.
EK 500 G4 diversity receiver ► You can find more detailed information about the EK 500 G4 in the following sections: • Installation and Startup: “Installing the EK 500 G4” • Operation: “Using the EK 500 G4” • Technical Data: “EK 500 G4” 8
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” 9
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” 10
SKP 500 G4 plug-on transmitter ► You can find more detailed information about the SKP 500 G4 in the following sections: • Installation and Startup: “Installing the SKP 500 G4” • Operation: “Using the SKP 500 G4” • Technical Data: “SKP 500 G4” 11
Accessories Accessories A variety of accessories are available for the ew 500 P G4 series. Microphones and cables Microphone modules We recommend using the following microphone modules with the SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter. ► Module Features Article no.
Accessories Headset and Lavalier microphones We recommend using the following Lavalier microphones and headset microphones with the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter. ► Microphone Features Article no.
Accessories Line connecting cable The following cables can be used to connect cameras to the EK 500 G4 diversity receiver: • CL 1 3.5 mm jack plug on lockable 3.5 mm jack plugs Article no. 005022 ► • CL 500 XLR-3 on a 3.5 mm jack plug 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 Accessories for camera mounting CA 2 camera adapter Camera adapter with hot shoe for portable receivers from the ew 100 P G4 and ew 500 PG4 series. 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.
The frequency bank system The frequency bank system There are different frequency ranges in the UHF band available for transmission. The following frequency ranges are available for the ew 500 P G4 series: • Aw+ range: 470 – 558 MHz • AS range: 520 – 558 MHz • Gw1 range: 558 – 608 MHz • Gw range: 558 – 626 MHz • GBw range: 606 – 678 MHz • Bw range: 626 – 698 MHz • Cw range: 718 – 790 MHz • Dw range: 790 – 865 MHz • JB range: 806 – 810 MHz • K+ range: 925 – 937.
Installing ew 500 P G4 series devices INSTALLATION Installing ew 500 P G4 series devices You can find information about installing ew 500 P G4 series devices in the following sections.
Installing the EK 500 G4 Installing the EK 500 G4 These sections contain detailed information about installing the EK 500 G4. You can find information about operating the EK 500 G4 under “Using the EK 500 G4”. Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries You can operate the diversity receiver 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 EK 500 G4 Battery status Charge status of the batteries: ► Charge status is critical (LOW BATT): ► 21
Installing the EK 500 G4 Connecting headphones to the EK 500 G4 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. To connect the headphones to the receiver: ▷ Insert the cable’s 3.5 mm jack plug into the PHONES socket on the receiver as shown in the diagram. ▷ Screw the plug’s coupling ring onto the audio socket thread of the receiver if needed.
Installing the EK 500 G4 Attaching the diversity receiver to a camera You can attach the diversity receiver on the hot shoe of the camera with the included CA 2 camera kit. To attach the EK 500 G4 diversity receiver to a camera: ▷ Determine where on the perforated plate you need to attach the hot shoe adapter so that the diversity receiver can be optimally attached to the camera. ▷ Place a square nut under the perforated plate at this position.
Installing the EK 500 G4 ▷ Lift the belt clip. ▷ Press one side of the clip downward on the fixing hole and pull it out of the housing. ▷ Do the same thing on the other side. ▷ Place the perforated plate on the rear side of the diversity receiver. ▷ Reattach the clip.
Installing the EK 500 G4 ▷ Slide the receiver onto a camera.
Installing the EK 500 G4 Connecting the diversity receiver to a camera To connect the diversity receiver to a camera: ▷ Attach the line input of the camera to the jack socket of the receiver using one of the enclosed line connecting cables.
Installing the EK 500 G4 ▷ Adjust the level of the AF Out audio output in the operating menu of the diversity receiver based on the input level of the camera (see “AF Out menu item”). The shielding of the line cable acts as an antenna for the second diversity branch. For details on the pin assignment, see “Pin assignment”.
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”.
Installing the SKM 500 G4 Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries You can operate the wireless microphone either with batteries (AA, 1.5 V) or with the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 battery. ▷ Screw the rear part of the wireless microphone in the direction of the arrow (counter-clockwise) off of the handle of the wireless microphone. When you remove the wireless microphone during operation, mute is automatically activated. MUTE appears in the display panel.
Installing the SKM 500 G4 Battery status Charge status of the batteries: ► Charge status is critical (LOW BATT): ► 30
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 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”.
Installing the SK 500 G4 Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries You can operate the bodypack transmitter either with batteries (AA, 1.5 V) or with the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 battery. ▷ Press the two catches and open the battery compartment cover. ▷ Insert the batteries or the rechargeable battery as shown below. Please observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries. ► ▷ Close the battery compartment. The cover locks into place with an audible click.
Installing the SK 500 G4 Battery status Charge status of the batteries: ► Charge status is critical (LOW BATT): ► 35
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 SKP 500 G4 Installing the SKP 500 G4 These sections contain detailed information about installing and starting up the SKP 500 G4. You can find information about operating the SKP 500 G4 under “Using the SKP 500 G4”. Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries You can operate the plug-on transmitter either with batteries (AA, 1.5 V) or with the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 battery.
Installing the SKP 500 G4 Battery status Charge status of the batteries: ► Charge status is critical (LOW BATT): ► 40
Installing the SKP 500 G4 Attaching the plug-on transmitter to the microphone Microphones with a metal casing should be used for optimal signal transmission. ▷ Loosen the locking ring (2) by rotating it in the clockwise direction past the center point. This unlocks the XLR-3 plug (1) of the plug-on transmitter. ▷ Connect the plug-on transmitter's XLR-3 plug (1) to the XLR-3 socket of the microphone. ▷ Tighten the locking ring (2) by rotating it counter-clockwise in the direction of the arrow.
Using ew 500 P G4 series devices OPERATION Using ew 500 P G4 series devices You can find information about using ew 500 P G4 series devices in the following sections. • EK 500 G4 diversity receiver >> “Using the EK 500 G4” • SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter >> “Using the SKM 500 G4” • SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter >> “Using the SK 500 G4” • SKP 500 G4 plug-on transmitter >> “Using the SKP 500 G4” You can find information about installing the products under “Installing ew 500 P G4 series devices”.
Using ew 500 P G4 series devices In the sections below, you can find important information about specific use cases.
Using the EK 500 G4 Using the EK 500 G4 These sections contain detailed information about using the EK 500 G4. You can find information about installing the EK 500 under “Using the EK 500 G4”.
Using the EK 500 G4 Operating elements of the EK 500 G4 diversity receiver ► 1 Display panel • See “Displays on the EK 500 G4 display panel” 2 Operation and battery indicator, red LED • illuminated = ON See “Switching the EK 500 G4 on and off” • flashing = LOW BATTERY See “Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries” 3 Wireless reception indicator, green LED • illuminated = RF 4 UP button • See “Buttons for navigating through the menu” 5 SET button • See “Buttons for navigating through the
Using the EK 500 G4 7 ON/OFF button with ESC function in the operating menu • Switch the transmitter on or off See “Switching the EK 500 G4 on and off” • Escape function in the menu See “Buttons for navigating through the menu” 8 Infra-red interface • See “Synchronizing devices” 9 3.5 mm jack socket PHONES • See “Connecting headphones to the EK 500 G4” • See “Volume control of the PHONES socket” 103.
Using the EK 500 G4 Volume control of the PHONES socket To adjust the volume of the connected headphone: ▷ Press the UP or DOWN buttons.
Using the EK 500 G4 Lock-off function You can set the automatic lock-off function in the Auto lock menu (see “Auto Lock menu item”). When you have switched on the lock-off function, you will have to turn the transmitter off and on again in order to operate it. To temporarily deactivate the lock-off function: ▷ Press the SET button. ▷ Press the UP or DOWN button. Locked appears in the display panel. Unlock? appears in the display panel. ▷ Press the SET button.
Using the EK 500 G4 Displays on the EK 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 EK 500 G4 Buttons for navigating through the menu To navigate through the EK 500 G4 operating menu, you need the following buttons.
Using the EK 500 G4 ► Press the SET button • Changes from the current standard display to the operating menu • Calls up a menu item • Changes to a submenu • Stores the settings and returns to the operating menu ► Press the UP or DOWN button • Changes to the previous or next menu item • Changes the setting of a menu item 51
Using the EK 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 two different standard displays. ▷ Short-press the ON/OFF button to switch between the standard displays.
Using the EK 500 G4 6 Battery status of the receiver • See “Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries” 7 MUTE muting function • No RF signal received 8 P pilot tone • P = Activated pilot tone evaluation • No symbol = Evaluation is deactivated • P is black = Pilot tone is being received on the current frequency • See “Advanced -> Pilot Tone menu item” Frequency Bank/Channel/Name standard display The Frequency Bank/Channel/Name standard display shows the level of the line output AF Out ins
Using the EK 500 G4 Setting options in the menu In the EK 500 G4 menu, you can configure the following settings.
Using the EK 500 G4 • Displaying the current software revision ▷ See “Advanced menu item” 55
Using the EK 500 G4 Menu structure The figure shows the complete EK 500 G4 menu structure in an overview.
Using the EK 500 G4 Sync menu item In the Sync menu item you can synchronize ew 500 P G4 series transmitters and receivers. For more information, see “Synchronizing devices”. Phones Volume menu item In the Phones Volume menu item you can adjust the volume for the headphone output. Setting range: 1 to 5 You can also adjust the headphone volume in the standard display with the UP and DOWN buttons. See “Volume control of the PHONES socket”.
Using the EK 500 G4 Squelch menu item You can adjust the squelch threshold in the Squelch menu item. Setting range: • Low >> 5 dBμV • Middle >> 15 dBμV • High >> 25 dBμV The squelch threshold is displayed on the home screen in the RF signal level area. ► To open the Squelch menu item: ▷ On the home screen, press the SET button to open the operating menu. ▷ Press the UP or DOWN button until the Squelch menu item appears in the selection frame. ▷ Press the SET button to open the menu item.
Using the EK 500 G4 CAUTION Risk of hearing and material damage If you set the squelch threshold to a very low value, a very loud hissing noise can occur in the receiver. This hissing noise can be loud enough to cause hearing damage or overload your system’s loudspeakers. ▷ Before adjusting the squelch threshold, set the volume of the audio output to the minimum. ▷ Never change the squelch threshold during a live transmission.
Using the EK 500 G4 Easy Setup menu item You can scan for unused frequencies using the Easy Setup menu item. Switch off all transmitters before you perform the scan. If transmitters are still switched on, they are detected as unavailable frequencies and the frequencies that are actually available cannot then be used. To open the Easy Setup menu item: ▷ On the home screen, press the SET button to open the operating menu.
Using the EK 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 SET button to open the operating menu. ▷ Press the UP or DOWN button until the Frequency Preset menu item appears in the selection frame. ▷ Press the SET button to open the menu item. ▷ Adjust the settings as desired.
Using the EK 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 SET button to open the operating menu. ▷ Press the UP or DOWN button until the Name menu item appears in the selection frame. ▷ Press the SET button to open the menu item. ▷ Adjust the settings as desired. ► ▷ Press the SET button to save the changes you made to the settings.
Using the EK 500 G4 AF Out menu item In the AF Out menu item you can adjust the level of the line audio output based on the level of the connected camera. Setting range: • –24 dB to +18 dB in 6 dB steps To open the AF Out menu item: ▷ On the home screen, press the SET button to open the operating menu. ▷ Press the UP or DOWN button until the AF Out menu item appears in the selection frame. ▷ Press the SET button to open the menu item. ▷ Adjust the settings as desired.
Using the EK 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 SET button to open the operating menu. ▷ Press the UP or DOWN button until the Auto Lock menu item appears in the selection frame. ▷ Press the SET button to open the menu item.
Using the EK 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 SET button to open the operating menu. ▷ Press the UP or DOWN button until the Advanced menu item appears in the selection frame. ▷ Press the SET button to open the menu item.
Using the EK 500 G4 Advanced -> Tune menu item In the Tune menu item of the Advanced submenu, you can configure the receiving frequencies for the U frequency bank. Only adjusting the frequency ▷ Open the Tune menu item in the Advanced menu. ▷ Adjust the settings. ► Setting the channel and frequency ▷ Select the menu item and call it up by holding down the SET button until the channel selection appears.
Using the EK 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 EK 500 G4 Advanced -> Pilot Tone menu item In the Pilot Tone menu item of the Advanced submenu, you can activate and deactivate the pilot tone evaluation. ► The pilot tone has an inaudible frequency that is sent from the transmitter and evaluated by the receiver. It supports the receiver’s squelch function. Advanced -> LCD Contrast menu item In the LCD Contrast menu item of the Advanced submenu, you can adjust the display contrast of the display panel in 16 steps.
Using the EK 500 G4 Advanced -> Reset menu item In the Reset menu item of the Advanced submenu, you can reset the settings of the receiver. When you reset the diversity receiver, only the selected settings of the pilot tone and the U frequency bank are retained. ► Advanced -> Software Revision menu item In the Software Revision menu item of the Advanced submenu, you can display the current software version of the receiver.
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 Operating elements of the SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter ► 1 Display panel • See “Displays on the SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter display panel” 2 Infra-red interface • See “Synchronizing devices” 3 DOWN, UP and SET multi-function switch • See “Buttons for navigating the SKM 500 G4 menu” 4 ON/OFF button with ESC function in the operating menu • Switch the transmitter on or off See “Switching the SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter on and off” • Escape function in the menu See “Buttons fo
Using the SKM 500 G4 5 Colored ring • Available in different colors (see “Additional accessories” and “Changing the colored ring”) • Can be turned to protect the multi-function switch 6 Operation and battery indicator, red LED • illuminated = ON See “Switching the SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter on and off” • flashing = LOW BATTERY See “Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries” Switching the SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitter on and off To switch on the SKM 500 G4: ▷ Hold down the ON/OFF
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. ▷ Press the UP or DOWN button. Locked appears in the display panel. 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 >> “Buttons for navigating the SKM 500 G4 menu” >> “Setting options in the menu” Select a standard display ▷ Move the multi-function switch to select a standard display: Frequency/Name standard display ► 548.100 MHz ew500 G4 AF P MUTE Channel/Frequency standard display ► B.Ch: 20.12 548.100 MHz AF P MUTE Name/Channel standard display ► ew500 G4 B.Ch: 20.
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 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 Operating elements of the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter ► 1 Display panel • See “Displays on the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter display panel” 2 Operation and battery indicator, red LED • illuminated = ON See “Switching the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter on and off” • flashing = LOW BATTERY See “Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries” 3 Audio overload indicator, yellow LED • illuminated = AF PEAK (overload) See “Sensitivity menu item” 4 UP button • See “Buttons fo
Using the SK 500 G4 • See “Buttons for navigating the SK 500 G4 menu” 7 ON/OFF button with ESC function in the operating menu • Switch the transmitter on or off See “Switching the SK 500 G4 bodypack transmitter on and off” • Escape function in the menu See “Buttons for navigating the SK 500 G4 menu” 8 Infra-red interface • See “Synchronizing devices” 9 MUTE switch • Deactivate and activate RF signal See “Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute)” • Deactivate and activate audio signal See “Muting the bodypack t
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.
Using the SK 500 G4 The RF signal is deactivated. The message MUTE is shown in the display and the transmission icon no longer appears. Deactivating the RF signal with the ON/OFF button You can deactivate the RF signal with the ON/OFF button. To deactivate the RF signal: ▷ Short-press the ON/OFF button. RF Mute On? appears. ▷ Press the SET button. The RF signal is deactivated. The message MUTE is shown in the display and the transmission icon no longer appears.
Using the SK 500 G4 To activate the RF signal: ▷ Short-press the ON/OFF button. ▷ Press the SET button. RF Mute Off? appears. The transmission icon appears again.
Using the SK 500 G4 Lock-off function You can set the automatic lock-off function in the Auto lock menu (see “Auto Lock menu item”). When you have switched on the lock-off function, you will have to turn the transmitter off and on again in order to operate it. To temporarily deactivate the lock-off function: ▷ Press the SET button. ▷ Press the UP or DOWN button. Locked appears in the display panel. Unlock? appears in the display panel. ▷ Press the SET button.
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 >> “Buttons for navigating the SK 500 G4 menu” >> “Setting options in the menu” Select a standard display ▷ Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select a standard display. Frequency/Name standard display ► 548.100 MHz ew500 G4 AF P MUTE Channel/Frequency standard display ► B.Ch: 20.12 548.100 MHz AF P MUTE Name/Channel standard display ► ew500 G4 B.Ch: 20.
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.
Using the SKP 500 G4 Using the SKP 500 G4 These sections contain detailed information about using the SKP 500 G4. You can find information on installation and startup of the SKP 500 G4 under “Installing the SKP 500 G4”.
Using the SKP 500 G4 Operating elements of the SKP 500 G4 plug-on transmitter ► 1 Display panel • See “Displays on the SKP 500 G4 plug-on transmitter display panel” 2 UP button • See “Buttons for navigating the SKP 500 G4 menu” 3 Operation and battery indicator, red LED • illuminated = ON See “Switching the SKP 500 G4 plug-on transmitter on and off” • flashing = LOW BATTERY See “Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries” 4 ON/OFF button with ESC function in the operating menu • Switch th
Using the SKP 500 G4 Switching the SKP 500 G4 plug-on transmitter on and off To switch on the SKP 500 G4: ▷ Hold down the ON/OFF button until the Sennheiser logo appears on the display. To switch off the SKP 500 G4: ▷ Hold down the ON/OFF button until the display goes off.
Using the SKP 500 G4 Muting the plug-on 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 SKP 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.
Using the SKP 500 G4 The RF signal is deactivated. The message MUTE is shown in the display and the transmission icon no longer appears. Deactivating the RF signal with the ON/OFF button You can deactivate the RF signal with the ON/OFF button. To deactivate the RF signal: ▷ Short-press the ON/OFF button. RF Mute On? appears. ▷ Press the SET button. The RF signal is deactivated. The message MUTE is shown in the display and the transmission icon no longer appears.
Using the SKP 500 G4 Lock-off function You can set the automatic lock-off function in the Auto lock menu (see “Auto Lock menu item”). When you have switched on the lock-off function, you will have to turn the transmitter off and on again in order to operate it. To temporarily deactivate the lock-off function: ▷ Press the SET button. ▷ Press the UP or DOWN button. Locked appears in the display panel. Unlock? appears in the display panel. ▷ Press the SET button.
Using the SKP 500 G4 Displays on the SKP 500 G4 plug-on transmitter display panel You can view the following information on the transmitter display.
Using the SKP 500 G4 >> “Buttons for navigating the SKP 500 G4 menu” >> “Setting options in the menu” Select a standard display ▷ Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select a standard display. Frequency/Name standard display ► 548.100 MHz ew500 G4 AF P MUTE Channel/Frequency standard display ► B.Ch: 20.12 548.100 MHz AF P MUTE Name/Channel standard display ► ew500 G4 B.Ch: 20.
Using the SKP 500 G4 Buttons for navigating the SKP 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 SKP 500 G4 Setting options in the menu In the SKP 500 G4 menu, you can configure the following settings.
Using the SKP 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 plug-on transmitter is muted, e.g. to check the sensitivity before a live broadcast. Frequency Preset menu item • Manually selecting a frequency bank and channel ► While you work in the Frequency Preset menu, the RF signal is deactivated.
Using the SKP 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 SKP 500 G4 Advanced menu item In the Advanced submenu you can configure enhanced settings.
Using the SKP 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 SKP 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 plug-on transmitter (AF mute)” and “Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute)”.
Using the SKP 500 G4 Advanced > Phantom Power 48V menu item • Activating phantom powering ► 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.
Using the SKP 500 G4 Advanced > Software Revision menu item • Show software revision You can display the current software revision.
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 500 P 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. Call up the Sync menu item on the receiver. Sync appears in the receiver’s display.
Overview SPECIFICATIONS Overview In the sections below, you can find information about the different variants of the products in the ew 500 P G4 series as well as technical data for the individual products.
Product variants Product variants EK 500 G4 product variants Made in Germany ► EK 500 G4-K+ 925 – 937.5 MHz Art. no. 507822 EK 500 G4-GBw 606 – 678 MHz Art. no. 507823 EK 500 G4-Gw 558 – 626 MHz Art. no. 507824 EK 500 G4-Bw 626 – 698 MHz Art. no. 507825 EK 500 G4-Cw 718 – 790 MHz Art. no. 507826 EK 500 G4-Dw 790 – 865 MHz Art. no. 507827 EK 500 G4-Aw+ 470 – 558 MHz Art. no. 508419 EK 500 G4-AS 520 – 558 MHz Art. no. 508161 EK 500 G4-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 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.
Product variants SKP 500 G4 product variants Made in Germany ► SKP 500 G4-K+ 925 – 937.5 MHz Art. no. 507814 SKP 500 G4-GBw 606 – 678 MHz Art. no. 507815 SKP 500 G4-Gw 558 – 626 MHz Art. no. 507816 SKP 500 G4-Bw 626 – 698 MHz Art. no. 507817 SKP 500 G4-Cw 718 – 790 MHz Art. no. 507818 SKP 500 G4-Dw 790 – 865 MHz Art. no. 507819 SKP 500 G4-Aw+ 470 – 558 MHz Art. no. 508418 SKP 500 G4-AS 520 – 558 MHz Art. no. 508153 SKP 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.
EK 500 G4 RF characteristics ► Modulation Wideband FM Receiving frequency ranges Aw: 470 – 558 MHz AS: 520 – 558 MHz Gw1: 558 – 608 MHz Gw: 558 – 626 MHz GBw: 606 – 678 MHz Bw: 526 – 698 MHz Cw: 718 – 790 MHz Dw: 790 – 865 MHz JB: 806 – 810 MHz K+: 925 – 937.5 MHz Receiving frequencies Max.
AF characteristics ► Compander system Sennheiser HDX Signal-to-noise ratio (1 mV, peak deviation) Line: ≥ 110 dBA Phones: approx. 90 dBA Total harmonic distortion (THD) ≤ 0.9 % AF output voltage (at peak deviation, 1 kHz AF) 3.5 mm jack socket +17 dBu (mono, unbalanced) “AF Out” setting range 42 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 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.
SKP 500 G4 RF characteristics ► Modulation Wideband FM Receiving frequency ranges Aw: 470 – 558 MHz AS: 520 – 558 MHz Gw1: 558 – 608 MHz Gw: 558 – 626 MHz GBw: 606 – 678 MHz Bw: 526 – 698 MHz Cw: 718 – 790 MHz Dw: 790 – 865 MHz JB: 806 – 810 MHz K+: 925 – 937.5 MHz Transmission frequencies Max.
AF characteristics ► Compander system Sennheiser HDX AF frequency response 80 – 18,000 Hz Signal-to-noise ratio (1 mV, peak deviation) ≥ 120 dBA Total harmonic distortion (THD) ≤ 0.9 % Input voltage 6 Veff Input impedance 68 kΩ, unbalanced Input capacitance Switchable 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.
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.
