Sennheiser LV307 User's Manual
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1. Microphone input XLR 3 socket A button UP unbalanced Red LED for operation and battery status indication ON OFF button Battery compartment cover MUTE switch Mechanical locking ring of XLR 3 socket LC display SET button Y button DOWN 36 SKP 100 G2 SKP 500 G2 plug on transmitters Preparing for use Inserting and changing the battery For powering the plug on transmitter you can either use two 1 5 V AA size batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack gt Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the embossed arrow until it clicks audibly and open the cover gt Insert the two batteries or the BA 2015 rechargeable battery as shown below Please observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries accupack gt Close the battery compartment The battery compartment cover 9 locks into place with an audible click Note For rechargeable battery operation of the transmitter only use the BA 2015 rechargeable battery in order to ensure optimum operational reliability For charging the accupack only use the L 2015 charger Both the rechargeable battery and the charger are available as accessories The rechargeable battery is fitted with an integrated sensor which is via a third contact monitored by the electronics of the plug on transmitter and the charger The sensor is necessary for the following control purposes Th2. Using the receiver Getting into the operating menu of the setup menu gt Press the SET button to get from the start display into the operating menu The first menu LOCK flashes on the display Selecting a menu gt Press the A rocker button UP DOWN to select the menu you would like to adjust the setting The current setting that can be adjusted flashes on the display The setup menu comprises six menus that can be chosen in the fol lowing order Display Function of the menu LOCK Activating deactivating the lock mode see page 20 TUNE Setting a receiving frequency for the channels see page 20 and locking channles for the user see page 20 SOELCH Adjusting the squelch threshold see page 21 LTD Acitvating deactivating the limiter at the headphone output see page 22 Displaying the revision of the firmware see see SW SW REV REV on page 22 software stored on a chip in the device COPY Setting several receivers to the same channel and receiver settings simultaneously see COPY on page 22 Getting into the setting mode of a menu gt Press the SET button to get into the setting mode of the selected menu The current setting that can be adjusted flashes on the display 15 Using the receiver 16 Adjusting a setting gt Press the A UP DOWN rocker button to adjust the setting of the menu The new setting flashes on the display g
3. r SHA rH AU _ UA MHz EE a Se a aa AF 200 40 PILOT display The PILOT display 6 appears on the display panel when the pilot tone transmission is activated Display backlighting After pressing a button the display remains backlit for approx 15 seconds The operating menu of the transmitters evolution wireless series G 2 The operating menu of the transmitters evolution wireless series G 2 With the exception of one transmitter the operating menu of the transmitters of the evolution wireless G2 series is equal for all trans mitters Overview of menus Display Function of the menu BANK Switching between channel banks CHAN Switching between the channels in a channel bank Setting a transmission frequency for the channel bank U user bank SENSIT Adjusting the sensitivity AF DISPLY Selecting the standard display TUNE NAME Entering aname RESET Loading the factory preset default settings PILOT Activating deactivating the pilot tone transmission LOCK Activating deactivating the lock mode Exiting the operating menu and returning to the EA standard display The buttons Buttons Standard display switch the transmitter on and off cancel the entry and return to the Operating menu standard display cancel the entry and return to the Setting mode Standard display Standard display get into the operatin
4. 45 Selecting the frequencies to be stored in the channel bank U 45 Adjusting the sensitivity 0 cee eee eee 45 Switching the phantom powering on off SKP 500 G2 only 46 Selecting the standard display cece cece eee eee ees 47 Entering a MAME sds es eek sede eades ewer Heck a eer bap e one es ee 47 Loading the factory preset default settings eee eeee 47 Activating deactivating the pilot tone transmission PILOT 48 Activating deactivating the lock mode 00 0 cece e eee 48 Exiting the operating MENU 161k cece eee te tet eeeeeeee 48 Troubleshooting lt csrrers oe ee aiseeece oa Ve ee eae eai oe eet ae es 49 Error CNECKIIST ices nse ncid cceeetood menina vail a aed aveteae 49 Recommendations and tipS cece cece eee cette eens 50 HDX noise reduction cece ccc cece eee eee teen eee e ne es 51 Accessories and Spare parts ce cece ccc e eee eee eee eens 52 EK 1038 receiver cece cece cee ee ee ete E E 52 L 2015 QUICK charger x sucuitn tins connate eh eae eh eRe ees 52 Transmitters of the evolution wireless series G2 6 52 Specifications o cerrarse edule slr naeawaiercmnaied oP eaatne 4 eee e ou 6 54 EK 1038 FeCCIVEr accipiet send cada eke 2 taser nwatad Swe 54 y 2 OE gt y o a7 ge aa ene eee 54 Plug in mains UNITS iscsi asia ecg abace raa E ease ee aed 55 evolution wireless transmitters G 2
5. cc cece cee eee eee 55 Channel assignment 0 eee 56 Manufacturer declarations cc eee e cece ee eee eee eee eee 57 Thank you for choosing Sennheiser We have designed this product to give you reliable operation over many years Over 60 years of accumulated expertise in the design and manufacture of high quality electro acoustic equipment have made Sennheiser a world leading company in this field Please take a few moments to read these instructions carefully as we want you to enjoy your new Sennheiser products quickly and to the fullest Important safety instructions Important safety instructions Qo CN oS ee Nee 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electri
6. Note Remove the batteries or the rechargeable battery when the radi omicrophone will not be used for extended periods of time Turn the protective cap at the bottom of the radiomicrophone so that the ON OFF button becomes accessible Press the ON OFF button to switch the radiomicrophone on The red LED lights up To switch the radiomicrophone off press the ON OFF button until OFF appears on the display The red LED goes off SKM 100 G2 SKM 300 G2 SKM 500 G2 radiomicrophones Muting the radiomicrophone The radiomicrophone has a MUTE switch that noiselessly mutes the audio signal without switching the radiomicrophone off gt Turn the protective cap at the bottom of the radiomicrophone so that the MUTE switch becomes accessible gt Set the MUTE switch to the position MUTE The MUTE display appears on the radiomicrophone s display panel gt Set the MUTE switch back to the original position to retrans mit the audio signal Operation and battery status indication The red LED LOW BAT ON provides information on the current operating state of the radiomicrophone Red LED lit up The radiomicrophone is switched on and the capacity of the batteries BA 2015 rechargeable battery is sufficient Red LED flashing The batteries are the BA 2015 rechargeable bat tery is going flat LOW BAT Care and maintenance Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the radiomicrophone from ti
7. Slide the two rails out of the guiding slots and screw them tight using the two screws Unscrew the two screws at the left bottom side of the second charger Slide the second charger onto the rails of the first charger and screw the rails tight using the two screws Up to three chargers can be cascaded together with the rails and can by powered by a common mains unit Numbers of chargers Mains unit required 1 NT 1 up to 3 NT 3 Setting up the charger The charger has four plastic feet to ensure that it cannot slip on the surface on which it is placed CAUTION Risk of staining of furniture surfaces Some furniture surfaces have been treated with var A nish polish or synthetics which might cause stains when they come into contact with other synthetics Despite a thorough testing of the synthetics used by us we cannot rule out the possibility of staining gt Do not place the receiver on delicate surfaces Switching the charger on or off gt To switch the charger on insert the hollow jack plug on the cable of the mains unit mains unit must be ordered separately into socket gt Connect the mains unit to the mains All LEDs briefly light up one after the other L 2015 quick charger Using the charger Charging the rechargeable battery BA 2015 gt Insert the rechargeable battery into one of the two charging compartments as shown The red LED at the occupied charging compar
8. Via the TUNE menu you can change the receiving frequency of a channel or you scan lock certain channels see Locking channels for the user on page 20 16 of 20 channels do have factory preset receiving frequencies These frequencies do not cause any intermodulation interferences and they ensure a safe and trouble free reception even if several transmission links are operated simultaneously Note The receiving frequency of the receiver must exactly correspond to the transmission frequency of the transmitter gt Select the TUNE menu to change these frequencies or to enter the receiving frequencies for the channels 17 to 20 The current channel is flashes on the display gt Use the A F rocker button UP DOWN to select the channel whose frequency you would like to change The selected channel flashes on the display gt Press the SET button to confirm your selection The current receiving frequency of the selected channel flashes on the display gt Use the A F rocker button to select the desired receiving fre quency Receiving frequencies are tunable in 25 kHz steps The selected receiving frequency flashes on the display gt Press the SET button to store the new receiving frequency Locking channels for the user Via the TUNE menu you can lock certain channels so that the user cannot select them This makes sense when several guided tours take place at the same time and several transmission links
9. 20 l n eatti _ SET Stores the setting STORED o TUNE gt 790 025 we gt 791 125 we Setting the frequency Current frequency on AIT Transmission for channel bank U ithe selected channel frequency in steps of PNE ec tee Nate naan Bie SET Stores the setting i l ee a i STORED SET E O E Setting the sensitivity Current sensitivity ANY 0 50 dB 2 ana SET Stores the setting A i STORED y Menu PHANTO PHANTO gt L PTM ON La PTM OFF only SKP 500 Switching the phantom i Phantom powering Any ON OFF powering on off activated or deactivated i fl dancer See eee at SET Stores the setting a L o y STORED SET a v DISPLY gt FREQ gt NAME Switching between the Current standard display apy FREQ NAME standard displays ae rare CHAN SET Stores the setting STORED 43 The operating menu of the transmitters evolution wireless series G 2 A y C E OO Assigning the Current transmitter name ATY Transmitter name transmitter aname O 6 characters a en a 7 Letters w o pronounciation f marks numbers from 0 9 i A special characters spaces y oo SET Sxmext character then store RESET gt RST NO gt AST OK Loading the factory Security check Ary 0K NO ipresetdefault settings mmm i reset OK SET Transmitter loads factory preset de
10. MYVI IAI MHz AF HHH EA EN e E Paes ee HEE LC display panel of the evolution wireless transmitters G 2 LC display panel of the evolution wireless transmitters G 2 LC display panel Alphanumeric display B CH appears when the channel bank and the channel number are displayed 3 MHz appears when the frequency is displayed 4 4 step battery status display 6 Lock mode icon lock mode is activated PILOT display pilot tone transmission is activated Q MUTE display audio input is muted 7 step level display for audio signal AF Battery status indication The 4 step battery status display 4 on the display panel provides information on the remaining battery BA 2015 rechargeable bat tery capacity 3 segments capacity approx 100 2 segments capacity approx 70 1 segment capacity approx 30 Battery icon flashing LOW BAT MUTE display The MUTE display 7 appears on the display panel when the plug on transmitter is muted Modulation display The level display for audio signal AF 8 shows the modulation of the plug on transmitter When the audio input level is excessively high the level display for audio signal AF 8 shows full deflection for the duration of the overmodulation 39 LC display panel of the evolution wireless transmitters G 2
11. SKM 100 G2 SKM 300 G2 SKM 500 G2 radiomicrophones 28 Delivery includes 1 0 0 0 ccc cece eect ete ee eee eee eee 28 Operating Controls cece cece cette eee ene 28 Preparing for use keene eee eee e ees 29 Using the radiomicrophone cece eee ete 30 Care and maintenance ccc nrnna 31 SK 100 G2 SK 300 G2 SK 500 G2 bodypack transmitters 32 Delivery includes ccc ccc teeter eee eens 32 Operating Controls eect eee teens 32 Preparing for USC 6 ccc ccc ccc cece eee e eee e eens 32 Using the bodypack transmitter cee cece eee ee eee 35 SKP 100 G2 SKP 500 G2 plug on transmitters 36 Delivery includes ccc cece cece eet eee eee eee ee 36 Operating Controls eect a a 36 Preparing TOM USE is cucncieeieaweae nas caehwauneurdonadedddwaue anes 37 LC display panel of the evolution wireless transmitters G2 39 The operating menu of the transmitters evolution wireless series G 2 41 Overview Of MENUS cece eee eee eee rne 41 WHE DUTtONS vais3 i cease dd n Naga tte mattered eA EAN scikes 41 Working with the operating menu eee eee 42 Overview of the operating menu of the transmitters 43 Adjustment tips for the operating Menu cece eee eee ees 45 Switching between channel banks cece eee eee eee 45 Contents Switching between the channels in a channel bank
12. 2 The EK 1038 bodypack receiver matches any of the transmitters range E of the Sennheiser evolution wireless series G 2 e Radiomicrophones SKM 100 G2 SKM 300 G2 SKM 500 G2 Bodypack transmitters SK 100 G2 SK 300 G2 SK 500 G2 e Plug on transmitters SKP 100 G2 SKP 500 G2 The SK 2015 bodypack transmitter of the 2015 system from the domain of audiology also fits to the EK 1038 bodypack receiver Note To put the system into operation transmitter and receiver must be set to the same frequency The channel bank system The system is available in the UHF frequency range from 830 to 866 MHz with 1440 transmission frequencies Transmitters that are to be combined with the EK 1038 bodypack receiver thus have to use the following transmission range Range E 830 to 866 MHz The transmitters have nine channel banks with up to 20 channels each preset frequency preset frequency channel bank 1 8 channel 20 preset frequency freely selectable frequency freely selectable frequency Y channel bank U Y channel 20 freely selectable frequency Each of the channels in the channel banks 1 to 8 has been fac tory preset to a transmission frequency see enclosed frequency table These transmission frequencies cannot be changed but have L 2015 quick charger been preset so that e g country specific regulations on frequency usage are taken into account The channel bank U user bank all
13. 64x 24mm approx 185 g 10 20 V DC via hollow jack socket D 400 750 mA 2x2 9V 2 x700 mA Specifications AU method Deep discharge recovery charge Trickle charge rechargeable battery temperature monitoring Over undercharge detection Charging time limit max 6 h Charging principle approx 2 5 h with a totally Charging time discharged rechargeable battery and at room temperature automatic security switch off after 6 h at the latest BA 2015 battery type 2 x 1 2 V 1500 mAh NiMH Dimensions approx 145 x 80x 110 mm Weight approx 310 g Plug in mains units NT 1 EU Cat No 09828 230 V 10 1 8 A 50 Hz NT 1 UK Cat No 04787 230 V 10 1 9 A 50 Hz Plug in mains unit for up to three NT 3 EU Cat No 04863 230 V 10 1 8 A 50 Hz chargers NT 3 UK Cat No 04864 230 V 10 1 9 A 50 Hz Plug in mains unit for 1 charger evolution wireless transmitters G 2 Modulation wideband FM Frequency ranges 518 554 626 662 740 776 786 822 830 866 MHz 8 channel banks with up to 20 factory preset channels each 1 channel bank with up to 20 freely selectable channels Transmission receiving frequencies le 1440 frequencies tunable in steps of 25 kHz RF output power at 50 Q typ 30 mW Power supply 2 AA size batteries 1 5 V power consumption at nominal voltage lt 170 mA Operating time gt 8 h SKP 500 G2 with
14. 7 SENNHEISER Contents Contents Important safety instructions cece cece ee ee eee eee eens 5 The tourguide UHF system cece cc eee eee teen eee eens 8 System component cc cece ete eect teen a 8 EK 1038 receiVef iccicas ccs vias dese eee EA AKOKE vied reenter EE 9 Special features 2 cece cece tect ete ee nes 9 Operating controls cece e teen een Aa 9 Indications sarera rnane 8 54 Pa ieee ah EE EA E ard thas 10 Preparing for USE kee ccc ccc ccc ccc eee EEE a 11 Using the receiver cece ccc cc eect eee e ee eee eee eee eee 12 The operating menu of the receiver 0 00 cece ee eee eee 13 Configure the receiver 0c cece eee eee eee eee eens 13 Operating menu of the receiver 0 cece eee eee eee eens 16 Adjustment tips for the setup Menu eee eee eee ees 18 Locking channels for the user 0 cece eee ee eens 18 Adjusting the squelch threshold ccc eee eee eee eee 19 Limiting the volume at the headphone output 20 L 2015 quick Charger cece cece cece eee teen eee eeeees 22 Special features 2 cece cect e eee e tenes 22 Operating controls eect eee e en eee 23 Preparing for USC cece ccc ccc ccc cece ete een ae 24 Using the charger ccc etter eee naaa 25 Care and maintenance cece cece eee tenes 25 The channel bank system cece eee eee eee 26
15. are oper SQELCH Using the receiver ated simultaneously As only the selectable channels are displayed the user can quickly switch to the channel stated by the guide Select the channel you like to lock as described within the chapter Changing the receiving frequencies of the channels on page 20 and confirm your selection by pressing the SET button The current receiving frequency of the selected channel flashes on the display gt Use the A F rocker button UP DOWN to select the character string This string follows the frequency 866 000 MHz and precedes 830 000 MHz gt Press the SET button to store your setting This channel is now locked is no longer displayed for the user Releasing locked channels Via the TUNE menu you can release locked channels gt Select the channel that you would like to release gt Use the A F rocker button UP DOWN to select the frequency that you would assign to the channel gt Press the SET button to store the setting gt The user can now Select the channel again Adjusting the squelch threshold The receiver is equipped with a squelch that can be adjusted via the SOELCH menu The squelch eliminates annoying noise when the transmitter is switched off It also suppresses sudden noise when there is no longer sufficient transmitter power received by the receiver Note Before adjusting the squelch threshold to a different setting use the volume
16. control to set the volume for the connected head phones to the minimum There are three possible squelch settings e SQLO low e SQMID middle e SQHI high Selecting the setting SQ LO reduces the squelch threshold select ing the setting SQ HI increases the squelch threshold gt Adjust the squelch threshold with the transmitter switched off to the lowest possible setting that suppresses hissing noise 19 Using the receiver 20 LTD SW REV COPY Note If the squelch threshold is adjusted too high the transmission range will be reduced Therefore always adjust the squelch threshold to the lowest possible setting e When in the setting mode of the SOELCH menu pressing the Y button for more than three seconds will switch the squelch off SQ OFF flashes on the display If no RF signal is being received hissing noise will occur This setting is for test purposes only Limiting the volume at the headphone output Via the LTD menu you can switch the limiter on and off With the limiter switched on the maximum possible volume of the head phone output will be reduced about approx 15 dB Note The receiver is preset so that the limiter is switched on We rec ommend to keep the limiter switched on all the time Displaying the revision of the firmware Via the SVV REV menu you can display the revision of the firmware installed in the device The revision
17. dB 100 dB 100 dB HDX HDX 110 dB 110 dB Transmitter Receiver This product family is equipped with HDX the Sennheiser noise reduction system that reduces RF interference It increases the sig nal to noise ratio in wireless audio transmission to more than 110 dB HDX is a wideband compander system which compresses the audio signal in the transmitter in a 2 1 ratio related to dB to lift it above the inherent noise floor of the RF link A 110 dB dynamic range sig nal is thus transmitted with an effective dynamic range of only 55 dB which is above the 60 dB noise floor of the RF link In the receiver the signal is expanded in an identical and opposite way in a 1 2 ratio to restore the original signal at the same time reducing the RF noise to below the noise floor of the receiver HDX has been specially developed for high quality radiomicrophone systems Note Only transmitters and receivers that are equipped with HDX can work correctly with each other If non HDX equipment was mixed with HDX the dynamic range would be drastically reduced and the transmission would sound blunt and flat or shrill 51 Accessories and spare parts BA 2015 L 2015 GP 03 EZT 1011 NT 1 NT 1 UK NT 1 120 NT 3 NT 3 UK NT 3 120 MD 835 MD 845 ME 865 MMD 935 MZW 1 MZQ 1 BA 2015 L 2015 KEN 52 Accessories and spare parts Components from other manufacturers e g for power supply or accupack may cause dam age to
18. displayed is only relevant to the Sennheiser Service department Copy function Note If the COPY menu is not available on your receiver please contact the Sennheiser Service department Via the COPY menu you can copy all configuration settings of one receiver master to an arbitrary number of other receivers slaves allowing you to quickly and easily transfer a receiver configuration to other receivers in the system To prepare a receiver with master function gt Select one receiver gt Set the desired channel and all other receiver settings gt Change to the COPY menu This receiver takes over the master function To prepare a receiver with slave function gt Open the battery compartment cover of all receivers to which you want to transfer the settings slaves gt Switch on all receivers Using the receiver To copy the settings p gt Place the receiver with master function above the infra red interface of the other receivers slaves one after the other The distance between the infra red interfaces of both receivers master and slave must not exceed 10 cm The settings are copied and the text COPY briefly appears on the display of the receiver slave If data transfer was success ful the receiver slave switches off automatically Note Strong extraneous light may interfere with the data transfer via the infra red interface Therefore posi
19. in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a partic ular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer ence by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This class B digital apparatus complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Warning Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Sennheiser electronic Corp may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment 59 Sennheiser electronic GmbH amp Co KG Am Labor 1 30900 Wedemark Germany Phone 49 5130 600 0 Fax 49 5130 600 300 www sennheiser com Printed in Germany Publ 01 08 512883 A02
20. the channels via the A rocker button see Switching the channel on page 13 Within the setup menu the operator can configure the receiver for daily use Configure the receiver This section describes how to use the setup menu An overview over the menu is given within the chapter The setup menu of the receiver on page 19 13 Using the receiver Starting the setup menu In order to get into the configuration menu the receiver must be switched off gt Open the battery compartment gt Press the SET button and keep it pressed gt At the same time turn the volume control clockwise until it clicks to switch the receiver on The SETUP display appears on the display panel Function of the buttons in the setup menu Buttons Start display get from the start display SETUP to the operating menu of the setup menu Operating menu get into the setting mode of the selected menu Setting mode store the settings and return to the top menu level Start display without function Operating menu change to the previous menu A or change to the next menu V Setting mode adjust the setting of the selected menu option A V 14 Start display without function Operating menu cancel the adjustment and return to the start display SETUP Setting mode cancel the entry and return to the start display SETUP
21. 5 charger Changing the microphone module gt First remove the battery or the rechargeable battery and leave the radiomicrophone open gt Unscrew the sound inlet basket 29 SKM 100 G2 SKM 300 G2 SKM 500 G2 radiomicrophones Remove the screw and put it to one side Remove the microphone module by pulling it out of the housing as shown Do not touch the contacts Insert the new module Secure the capsule by tightening the screw Note The screw mechanically secures the microphone capsule If the screw is missing malfunctions may occur during tough use Put on the sound inlet basket and identification ring supplied with the new microphone headand screw it tight Insert the batteries accupack Close the radiomicrophone and put it into operation Note Microphone capsule sound inlet basket and foam insert form an acoustic unit and must therefore always be exchanged all together Each microphone head comes with a color coded iden tification ring to distinguish different microphone heads from each other green MD 835 blue MD 845 red ME 865 Using the radiomicrophone Switching the radiomicrophone on off The radiomicrophone can only be switched off when the standard display is shown on the display panel When in the operating menu briefly pressing the ON OFF button will cancel your entry ESC func tion and return you to the standard display with the last stored settings gt gt gt
22. P48 gt 5 h SKM 100 G2 SKM 300 G2 SKM 500 G2 radiomicrophone Dimensions 50x 225mm Weight approx 450 g SK 100 G2 SK 300 G2 SK 500 G2 bodypack transmitter MICRO 1 8 V ms unbalanced LINE 2 4 Vims Dimensions 82 x 64x 24mm Max input voltage at peak deviation 55 Specifications Weight approx 158g SKP 100 G2 SKP 500 G2 plug on transmitter Max input voltage at peak deviation MICRO 1 2 V ms unbalanced Dimensions Weight Channel assignment 105 x 43 x43 mm approx 195 g evolution wireless G2 generation 2 SKM 100 G2 SKM 300 G2 SKM 500 G2 EK 1038 SK 100 G2 SK 300 G2 SK 500 G2 SKP 100 G2 SKP 500 G2 range E channel bank 8 channel bank 8 channelbank8 channel bank 8 channel frequency mend menu men 7 mene TUNE CHAN CHAN CHAN 1 863 100 1 1 1 1 2 863 500 2 2 2 2 3 864 300 3 3 3 3 4 864 900 4 4 4 4 5 854 100 5 5 5 6 854 600 6 6 6 7 855 300 7 7 7 8 856 200 8 8 8 9 857 300 9 9 10 859 700 10 10 11 861 150 11 11 12 861 600 12 12 13 838 100 13 13 14 839 400 14 14 15 841 100 15 15 16 849 100 16 16 You must check whether or not the product needs to be licensed by the national approval authorities 56 Manufacturer declarations Manufacturer declarations Warranty The original Sennheiser product you have purchased is covered by a war ranty of 24 months The warranty period beg
23. a third party unless Sennheiser has given its prior written consent to the nature and extent of the modification e faults of which the purchaser was already aware at the time of purchase All warranty claims become void if the product is tampered with by unau thorised persons or repair shops Warranty claims can be enforced in any country throughout the world in which the statutory rights of the country concerned are not in conflict with our warranty regulations No other warranty claims or claims over and above the rights stated in these terms and conditions will be accepted Consumers may be entitled to statutory rights in their own countries which are not restricted by these warranty terms and conditions as the warranty is governed by the laws of the country in which the Sennheiser product was purchased by the con sumer The provisions of the UN Convention on the International Sale of Goods do not apply to this service If you wish to file a claim under the warranty please send the product to your local service partner together with acces sories and proof of purchase The customer bears the risk of shipment To avoid any damage in transit please use the original packaging if possible An up to date list of all service partners of Sennheiser electronic GmbH amp Co KG worldwide are available on the internet at www sennheiser com 57 Manufacturer declarations 58 C 0682 bse a CE Declaration of Conformity This
24. attery pack or the batter ies After three months at the latest the battery packs will need a refresh charge in the L 2015 charger This prevents damage to the battery pack due to self discharge Connecting the headphones You must only connect headphones with a stereo jack plug and a minimum impedance of 8 Q to the receiver gt Connect the headphones to the receiver s 3 5 mm jack socket PHONES 11 Using the receiver 12 Using the receiver Switching the receiver on off gt To switch the receiver on turn the volume control clockwise until it clicks The red LED lights up and the current number is displayed Note e The receiver has a short switch on delay e Remove the batteries or the rechargeable battery when the receiver will not be used for extended periods of time To switch the receiver off turn the volume control counter clockwise until it clicks The red LED and the standard display go off Note If you insert the active receiver into the L 2015 charger to recharge it the receiver automatically gets off It even remains inactivated when you take it out of the charger Then you will have to primary switch it off and then on again as described above Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume at the headphone output on the trans mitter CAUTION Danger of hearing damage Listening at high volume levels for long periods can A lead to permanent hearing defects g
25. ceiver 10 Indications Alphanumeric display 4 step battery status display 3 Lock mode icon lock mode is activated Operation and battery status indication The red LED LOW BAT ON provides information on the current operating state of the receiver Red LED lit up The receiver is switched on and the capacity of the batteries rechargeable battery BA 2015 is suffi cient Red LED flashing The batteries are the rechargeable battery BA 2015 is going flat LOW BAT In addition the 4 step battery status display on the display panel provides information on the remaining battery rechargeable battery BA 2015 capacity 3 segments capacity approx 100 2 segments capacity approx 70 1 segment capacity approx 30 Battery icon flashing LOW BAT RF signal indication The green LED RF O at the front of the receiver lights up when an RF signal is being received However the green LED RF does not light up when the audio out put is muted because the RF signal of the received transmitter is too weak Display backlighting After pressing a button the display remains backlit for approx 15 seconds EK 1038 receiver Preparing for use Inserting and changing the battery pack batteries For powering the units we recommend using the supplied BA 2015 battery pack The battery pack can be recharged in the L 2015 charger while remaining in the receiver see Charging the recharg
26. cian for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus when the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC mains disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids such as vases are placed on the equipment The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable Important safety instructions Power source This device should be operated only from the type
27. d NAME menu the A W buttons feature a fast search function If you hold down a button the display cycles continuously allowing you to get fast and easily to your desired setting Storing a setting gt Press the SET button to store the setting STORED appears on the display indicating that the setting has been stored The dis play then returns to the top menu level gt With most menus new settings become effective immediately without having to be stored An exception are the BANK CHAN TUNE and RESET menus With these menus new settings only become effective after they have been stored STORED appears on the display indicating that the setting has been stored Exiting the operating menu gt Select the EXIT menu to exit the operating menu and to return to the standard display gt When in the operating menu briefly pressing the ON OFF button will cancel your entry ESC function and return you to the stand ard display with the last stored settings The operating menu of the transmitters evolution wireless series G 2 Overview of the operating menu of the transmitters D AANA A MHz AF HEE v BANK E BANK Changing the channel Current channel bank A1Y 1 8 U User hank i a ace can Bank RA SET Stores the setting i E STORED CHAN kaf 106 TEAR 1 02 80H Changing the channel Aly Channel 01
28. dmic condenser super cardioid DC power adapter for external 12 V DC powering instead of two AA size batteries Accupack Charger for BA 2015 accupack SKP 100 G2 SKP 500 G2 plug on transmitter Accupack Charger for BA 2015 accupack Plug on pouch 53 Specifications Specifications Temperature range EK 1038 receiver Receiving frequencies Frequency range Switching bandwidth Modulation Nominal peak deviation RF squelch Adjacent channel rejection Noise reduction system AF frequency response Signal to noise ratio THD at nominal deviation and 1 kHz AF output headphones AF output power peak deviation 1 KHzy PHONES Min terminating impedance of the headphones Power supply Operating time with BA 2015 accupack with batteries Dimensions Weight incl accupack L 2015charger Input voltage Hollow jack Input current Charging voltage Charging current 54 10 C to 55 C 20 830 866 MHz range E channel assignment see table below 36 MHz wideband FM 24 kHz 48 kHz 4steps SQOFF SOLO 5 dBuV SQ MID 15 dBpV SQHI 25 dByV gt 70 dB Sennheiser HDX 40 15 000 Hz gt 91 dB A lt 1 typ 0 5 3 5 mm stereo jack socket 2x2 100 mW at 3202 2x8Q BA 2015 rechargeable battery with NiMH cells approx 6 10 hours depending on volume approx 6 10 hours depending on volume 82 x
29. e taking into account of the different voltage characteristics of primary cells batteries and accupacks The battery status indications on the displays the transmission of transmitter battery status information to the rack mount receivers and the switch off thresholds at the end of the operating time are corrected correspondingly Due to the missing sensor individual rechargeable battery cells will not be identified as accupacks e The monitoring of the rechargeable battery temperature during charing in the L 2015 charger Plugging the transmitter onto the microphone gt Plug the transmitter s XLR 3 connector onto the microphone s XLR 3 socket gt Tighten the locking ring Note The transmitter uses the microphone body as an antenna therefore only microphones with a metal casing should be used for best signal transmission 37 SKP 100 G2 SKP 500 G2 plug on transmitters 38 Betriebs und Batterieanzeige The red LED LOW BAT ON provides information on the current operating state of the plug on transmitter Red LED lit up The plug on transmitter is switched on and the capacity of the batteries BA 2015 rechargeable battery is suffi cient Red LED flashing The batteries are the BA 2015 rechargeable bat tery is going flat LOW BAT EEE Sees A py i E SAA YY IYI MHz aS SSS E AF E7 E NAANA
30. eable battery BA 2015 on page 27 Accupacks ensure economical and environmentally friendly opera tion of the tourguide UHF system during daily use If no power supply is available for recharging the battery pack you can alternatively use 1 5 V AA size batteries gt Press the two unlocking buttons and open the battery com partment cover gt Insert the battery pack or the batteries as shown on the left Please observe correct polarity when inserting the battery pack or the batteries gt Close the battery compartment The battery compartment cover locks into place with an audible click How to properly use the battery pack or the batteries For battery pack operation only use the BA 2015 battery pack in order to ensure optimum operational reliability Batteries and rechargeable battery cells have different discharging curves The receiver is able to identify the BA 2015 battery pack and to use it to full capacity It also adapts the battery status display according to the type of power supply used batteries or battery pack Individ ual rechargeable battery cells will not be identified as battery packs After use e g during the night charge the BA 2015 battery pack of the receiver in the L 2015 charger The charging time is approx 2 5 hours at which time the unit then switches to trickle charging gt If you do not use the receiver for extended periods of time e g while you are on holiday remove the b
31. ed for extended periods of time When not using rechargeable batteries for Do not short circuit extended periods of time charge them regularly about every three months Only charge rechargeable batteries at Do not mutilate or dismantle ambient temperatures between 10 C and 40 C 7 Do not get fully charged but unpacked Immediately remove rechargeable rechargeable batteries mixed up e batteries from obviously defective devices Dispose of rechargeable batteries at special DO OE CONFINA O URE ATENE collection points or return them to your rechargeable batteries AAA y specialist dealer i Only use original Sennheiser rechargeable batteries Additional safety instructions for the BA 2015 accupack and for batteries i Don tsoider mmediately remove flat batteries rechargeable batteries from the device The tourguide UHF system The tourguide UHF system The tourguide UHF system consists of the EK 1038 receiver in com bination with a transmitter of the evolution wireless series G2 The system offers optimum speech transmission for guided tours and interpretation applications with one or several speakers The use of RF transmission allows freedom of movement for all members of the group Due to the possibility of combining the EK 1038 receiver with different transmitters the system can be optimally adapted to your individual needs The system has superb audio quality with an increased sig
32. ely or inserted in the transmitter or receiver separatly Several chargers can be cascaded together to form a larger charg ing station which can be powered by a common mains unit see Accessories and spare parts on page 54 22 L 2015 quick charger Operating controls Red LED CHARGE ERROR 2 x Green LED READY 2 x Charging compartment for BA 2015 rechargeable battery 2 x Charging compartment for EK 1038 or bodypack transmitters of the evolution wireless G2 series 2 x Air vent Mains connection Guiding slot with internal rail 2 x LED indications Each charging compartment has two LEDs which indicate the fol lowing operating states The charging compartment is ready for operation provided that the charger is connected to the mains no rechargeable battery is identified No LED lit All LEDs briefly light up The charger has been connected to the one after the other mains and is carrying out a self test The rechargeable battery is being Red LED lit charged A problem has occured see Red LED apr tlashing Troubleshooting on page 51 The rechargeable battery is fully Green LED lit charged and the charger has switched to trickle charging 23 L 2015 quick charger 24 Preparing for use Cascading several chargers Make sure that the charger is disconnected from the mains Unscrew the two screws at the right bottom side of the charger
33. equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directives 1999 5 EC 2004 108 EU or 2006 95 EC The declaration is available on the internet site at www sennhe iser com Before putting the device into operation please observe the respective country specific regulations Batteries or rechargeable batteries The supplied batteries or rechargeable batteries can be recycled Please dispose of them as special waste or return them to your specialist dealer In order to protect the environment only dispose of exhausted batteries WEEE Declaration Your Sennheiser product was developed and manufactured with highqual ity materials and components which can be recycled and or reused This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment must be dis posed of separately from normal waste at the end of its operational life time Please dispose of this product by bringing it to your local collection point or recycling centre for such equipment This will help to protect the environment in which we all live Statements regarding FCC and industry Canada This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used
34. fault i settings only pilottone setting is kept transmitter is restarted standard i display appears reset NO i SET Reset is cancelled PLOT gt PLT ON at PLT OFF Activating deactivating Pilot tone transmission A V ON OFF i i act eactl P the pilot tone E t ivated or deactivated i SET Stores the setting f transmission E ol oo LOCK gt LOC OFF EAA LOC ON Activating the lock mode Lock mode activated or ALY ON OFF ieee alae oa l deactivated Lock mode ON SET Stores the setting STORED returns to standard display Lock mode OFF SET Stores the setting STORED EXIT Exiting the operating i menu 44 BANK CHAN TUNE Una bt SENSIT Adjustment tips for the operating menu Adjustment tips for the operating menu Switching between channel banks Via the BANK menu you can switch between the transmitter s nine channel banks Each of the channel banks 1 to 8 has up to 20 switchable channels that are factory preset to a transmission frequency The channel bank U user bank has up to 20 switcha ble channels to store your selection out of 1440 transmission fre quencies that are freely selectable within the preset frequency range When switching from one channel bank to another the channel with the lowest channel number is automatically displayed Note When using the transmi
35. g menu get into the setting mode of the Operating menu selected menu store the settings and return to the Setting mode top menu level Standard display without function change to the previous menu A or Operarng ment change to the next menu adjust the setting of the selected Setting mode menu option A 41 The operating menu of the transmitters evolution wireless series G 2 CL LATA IA VYA UA MHz EEN en Ss es ee AF ff T N LOW Yarn TALIA OWA WL I MHz 42 Working with the operating menu By way of example of the TUNE menu this section describes how to use the operating menu After switching the transmitter on the standard display is shown on the display panel Getting into the operating menu gt Press the SET button to get from the standard display into the operating menu The last selected menu flashes on the display Selecting a menu gt Press the A buttons to select the menu you would like to adjust the setting gt Press the SET button to get into the setting mode of the selected menu The current setting that can be adjusted flashes on the display Adjusting a setting gt Press the A F buttons to adjust the setting gt By briefly pressing the A V buttons the display jumps either forwards or backwards to the next setting In the CHAN TUNE an
36. hortened in order to prevent hearing damage The following are sure signs that you have been subjected to excessive noise for too long atime e You can hear ringing or whistling sounds in your ears e You have the impression even for a short time only that you can no longer hear high notes Intended use of the devices Intended use of the devices includes e using the device for professional purposes e having read these instructions especially the chapter see Important safety instructions on page 5 e using the device within the operating conditions and limitations described in this instruction manual Improper use means using the devices other than as described in these instruc tions or under operating conditions which differ from those described herein Important safety instructions Safety instructions for Lithium lon rechargeable batteries If abused or misused rechargeable batteries may leak In extreme cases they may even e heat hazard e fire hazard A e explosion hazard e smoke and gas hazard Please understand that Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage arising from abuse or misuse Wz le Keep away from children Observe correct polarity Do not heat above 70 C 158 F e g do not Switch rechargeable battery powered expose to sunlight or throw into a fire devices off after use Remove rechargeable batteries when the Do not expose to moisture unit is not us
37. ins on the date of purchase of brand new unused products by the first end user Please retain your sales receipt or your warranty certificate as proof of purchase Unless you submit proof of purchase which will be verified by your local Sennhe iser service partner you will be obliged to pay for any repairs that are car ried out Proof of purchase must state the date of purchase and name of the product We shall satisfy our warranty obligations by remedying any material or manufacturing faults free of charge at our discretion either by repair or by exchanging individual parts or the entire appliance Any defec tive parts removed from a product during the course of a warranty claim shall become the property of Sennheiser electronic GmbH amp Co KG The following cases are not covered by the above warranty e minor faults or deviations in the quality of a product which do not affect the product s value or fitness for its intended purpose any accessories supplied with the product rechargeable and disposable batteries these products have a shorter service life the length of which also depends on the frequency of use faults resulting from improper use e g operating errors mechanical damage incorrect operating voltage Proper use for the purposes of this warranty is defined as use of the product under the conditions stated in the instructions for use faults due to wear and tear any modification of Sennheiser products effected by you or
38. irected towards the sound source e g mouth The ME 2 with omni directional pick up pattern picks up sound equally from all directions It is the best choice if movements of the speaker s head have to be compensated for However it should be attached as close as possible to the sound source Adjust the sensitivity correctly for all microphones usages see Adjusting the sensitivity on page 47 Attaching the transmitter to clothing The transmitter is attached to clothing e g belt waistband with the supplied belt clip The clip is detachable so that you can also attach the transmitter with the antenna pointing downwards To do so withdraw the clip from its fixing points and attach it the other way round The supplied BPP 1 bodypack pouch helps to protect the transmitter against moisture SK 100 G2 SK 300 G2 SK 500 G2 bodypack transmitters Using the bodypack transmitter Switching the transmitter on off The transmitter can only be switched off when the standard display is shown on the display panel When in the operating menu briefly pressing the ON OFF button will cancel your entry ESC function and return you to the standard display with the last stored settings Note Remove the batteries or the rechargeable battery when the transmitter will not be used for extended periods of time Press the two unlocking buttons and open the battery com partment cover gt Press the ON OFF button to switch the
39. it counter clockwise gt Slide back the display section as far as it will go gt Open the battery compartment gt Insert the 9 V PP3 alkaline battery IEC 6 LR 61 or the BA 2015 accupack Please observe correct polarity when inserting the bat tery gt Close the battery compartment cover gt Push the battery compartment into the radiomicrophone s body gt Screw the display section tight Note For rechargeable battery operation of the receiver only use the BA 2015 rechargeable battery In order to ensure optimum oper ational reliability For charging the accupack only use the L 2015 charger Both the rechargeable battery and the charger are avail able as accessories The rechargeable battery is fitted with an integrated sensor which is via a third contact monitored by the electronics of the receiver and the charger The sensor is nec essary for the following control purposes e The taking into account of the different voltage characteristics of primary cells batteries and accupacks The battery status indications on the displays the transmission of transmitter battery status information to the rack mount receivers and the switch off thresholds at the end of the operating time are corrected correspondingly Due to the missing sensor individual rechargeable battery cells will not be identified as accupacks e The monitoring of the rechargeable battery temperature during charging in the L 201
40. m o operation ndication Possible cause Batteries are flat or rechargeable battery is flat Possible solution Replace the batteries or recharge the accupack o audio signal Transmitter and receiver are not on the same frequency Set transmitter and receiver to the same frequency The transmitter is out of range Reduce the distance between transmitter and receiver F signal available ut no audio signal The transmitter s microphone is muted MUTE Deactivate the muting function Defective microphone Replace microphone Defective headphones Replace headphones Transmitter sensitivity is adjusted too see Adjusting the sensitivity on igh level of ackground noise ow pages udio signal is Transmitter sensitivity is adjusted too see Adjusting the sensitivity on istorted high page 47 No contact with the rechargeable battery contacts are dirty or Clean the contacts or insert the rechargeable battery is not inserted rechargeable battery correctly correctly 2015 rechargeable battery is defective esides a charging ompartment overaged or defective rechargeable battery cells Replace the accupack rechargeable battery temperature is too low or too high Always charge the rechargeable battery at room temperature Batteries primary cells or individual rechargeable batteries have been inserted Only charge the BA 2015 accupack If
41. me to time Note Do not use any cleansing agents or solvents To clean the radiomicrophone s sound inlet basket proceed as fol lows gt Unscrew the sound inlet basket turn counterclockwise and remove it gt Remove the foam insert gt Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the sound inlet basket from the inside and ouside gt Reinsert the foam insert gt Replace the sound inlet basket on the radiomicrophone and screw it tight 31 SK 100 G2 SK 300 G2 SK 500 G2 bodypack transmitters 32 SK 100 G2 SK 300 G2 SK 500 G2 bodypack transmitters Delivery includes The packaging contains the following items e 1 bodypack transmitter e 2 batteries e 1 BPP 1 bodypack pouch e 1 clip on microphone please specify when ordering Operating Controls Microphone line input MIC LINE 3 5 mm jack socket Antenna Red LED for operation and battery status indication ON LOW BAT Yellow LED for audio peak AF PEAK Charging contacts SET button D Y A rocker button UP DOWN Battery compartment Battery compartment cover Unlocking button ON OFF button serves as ESC cancel key in the operating menu LC display MUTE switch Preparing for use Inserting and changing the battery For powering the transmitter two 1 5 V AA size batteries are required SK 100 G2 SK 300 G2 SK 500 G2 bodypack transmitters gt Press the two unlocking buttons and
42. n Kanal einstellen A Y Kanal 01 20 The setup menu of the receiver Operating menu Setting mode SETUP MENU EET Using the receiver LOC OFF LOC S ON Lock mode activated STORED A Y ON A CH 01 L CH 20 TAI channel 01 20 a v 833 12 5mnz e 833 1 OOmnz A Receiving frequency current fraquency of cin steps of 25 kHz selected channel MHz to SARERA Current channel Change frequencies ofthe channels i SQ LO AAT Current setting of i A V SQ LO SQ MID i atole tipata i SQHI SQ OFF x PE Y hold 3 sec S0 OFF Adjusting the i squelch threshold STORED ERD ORE LTD ON Limiter activated or ON OFF ctivated STORED R2 Current revision i of the firmware COPY Receiver ready i for transfer 17 Using the receiver 18 LOCK TUNE Adjustment tips for the setup menu Activating deactivating the lock mode Via the LOCK menu you can activate or deactiveate the lock mode This mode locks the A rocker button UP DOWN so that the user cannot change the preset channel The lock mode icon on the display of the user interface user menu indicates that the lock mode is activated To deactivate the lock mode you have to select LOC OFF within the menu LOCK of the setup menu Changing the receiving frequencies of the channels
43. nal to noise ratio and dynamic range due to the inclusion of Sennheiser s HDX noise reduction system System components The components of the system are e EK 1038 receiver e BA 2015 accupack e L 2015 charger e NT 1 or NT 3 plug in mains unit e GP 03 headphones with stereo jack plug e transmitter please specify when ordering EK 1038 receiver EK 1038 receiver Special features The EK 1038 receiver is a small and reliable bodypack receiver that can easily be attachted to the clothing by the means of a belt clip 16 factory preset UHF frequencies which are intermodulation free and four freely selectable frequencies ensure a high level of flexibil ity and operational reliability In combination with the HDX noise reduction it provides for a safe transmission The receiver is characterized by e Easy use e Channel indication via display e Channel adjustment via rocker button e LED operation indication e LED and display LowBattery indication e LED receiving indication Operating controls Volume control and On Off button 3 5 mm jack socket for headphones Receiving antenna Red LED for operation and battery status indication LOW BATT ON Green LED for RF signal indication Charging cotacts SET button A F rocker button UP DOWN Battery compartment cover Battery compartment cover Unlocking button Infra red interface ESC button e008 8 Display EK 1038 re
44. of power source indicated on the type plate If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your building consult your dealer or local power company Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this may result in fire and elec tric shock Replacement parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those having the same char acteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire elec tric shock or other hazards Safety check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this device ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the device is in safe operating order Danger of hearing damage due to high volumes This is a professional system Commercial use is subject to the rules and regula tions of the trade association responsible Sennheiser as the manufacturer is therefore obliged to expressly point out possible health risks arising from use This system is capable of producing sound pressure exceeding 85 dB A 85 dB A is the sound pressure corresponding to the maximum permissible volume which is by law in some countries allowed to affect your hearing for the duration of a working day It is used as a basis according to the specifications of industrial med icine Higher volumes or longer durations can damage your hearing At higher vol umes the duration must be s
45. open the battery com partment cover gt Insert the two batteries as shown above Please observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries gt Close the battery compartment The battery compartment cover locks into place with an audible click Inserting and charging the accupack The transmitter can also be powered via the rechargeable Sennhei ser BA 2015 accupack Insert the rechargeable battery into the bat tery compartment as described above The transmitter has two charging contacts and a sensing contact on its short sides The rechargeable battery can be recharged while remaining in the transmitter Insert the transmitter into the L 2015 charger see Charging the rechargeable battery BA 2015 on page 27 Note For rechargeable battery operation of the transmitter only use the BA 2015 rechargeable battery in order to ensure optimum operational reliability For charging the accupack only use the L 2015 charger Both the rechargeable battery and the charger are available as accessories The rechargeable battery is fitted with an integrated sensor which is via a third contact monitored by the electronics of the transmitter and the charger The sensor is necessary for the following control purposes e The taking into account of the different voltage characteristics of primary cells batteries and accupacks The battery status indications on the displays the transmission of transmitter battery
46. our setting and to return to the top menu level Loading the factory preset default settings Via the RESET menu you can load the factory preset default set tings Only the selected setting for the pilot tone remains unchanged After the reset the transmitter is restarted and the standard display is shown on the display panel 47 Adjustment tips for the operating menu PILOT LOCK C NANANA IYI LAI MHz ae AF LJ 48 mo ma EXIT Activating deactivating the pilot tone transmission PILOT Via the PILOT menu you can activate or deactivate the pilot tone transmisssion gt When using the transmitter with the tourguide system the pilot tone transmission must be switched off Activating deactivating the lock mode Via the LOCK menu you can activate or deactivate the lock mode The lock mode prevents that the transmitters are accidentally pro grammed or switched off during operation The lock mode icon 7 on the display indicates that the lock mode is activated To deactivate the lock mode first press the SET button and then press the A V buttons to select LOC OFF If you confirm your selection by pressing the SET button the buttons can be operated as usual Exiting the operating menu Via the EXIT menu you can exit the operating menu and return to the standard display Troubleshooting Error checklist Troubleshooting roble
47. ows you to store your selection out of 1440 transmission frequencies that are freely selectable within the preset frequency range Note The tourguide frequencies are preset on the channel bank 8 27 SKM 100 G2 SKM 300 G2 SKM 500 G2 radiomicrophones SKM 100 G2 SKM 300 G2 SKM 500 G2 radiomicrophones Delivery includes The packaging contains the following items e 1 radiomicrophone e 2 batteries e 1 microphone clamp e 1 pouch Operating Controls Q 2 Sound inlet basket Color coded identification ring for microphone heads e green MD 835 microphone head e blue MD 845 microphone head e red ME 865 microphone head Body of radiomicrophone Battery compartment not visible from outside Display section LCdisplay 28 Turnable protective cap for operating controls shown removed The following operating controls become accessible in turn by turning the protective cap SET button Y button DOWN A button UP Red LED for operation and battery status indication ON LOW BAT ON OFF button MUTE switch SKM 100 G2 SKM 300 G2 SKM 500 G2 radiomicrophones Preparing for use Inserting and changing the battery j For powering the radiomicrophone you can either use two 1 5 V AA y size batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 battery pack gt Unscrew the display section from the radiomicrophone s body by turning
48. status information to the rack mount receivers and the switch off thresholds at the end of the operating time are corrected correspondingly Due to the missing sensor individual rechargeable battery cells will not be identified as accupacks e The monitoring of the rechargeable battery temperature during charging in the L 2015 charger 33 SK 100 G2 SK 300 G2 SK 500 G2 bodypack transmitters 34 e The prevention of improper charging of inserted primary cells batteries Due to the missing sensor individual rechargeable battery cells will also not be charged in the L 2015 charger Connecting the microphone line cable The microphone line input is designed for the connection of both condenser microphones and instruments e g guitars DC power ing of the condenser microphones is via the microphone line input gt Connect the 3 5 mm jack plug from the microphone line cable to the 3 5 mm jack socket MIC LINE gt Lock the 3 5 mm jack plug by screwing down the coupling ring Via the operating menu adjust the sensitivity of the micro phone line input MIC LINE Attaching the microphones gt Use the microphone clips to attach the ME 2 or ME 4 clip on microphones to clothing e g tie lapel gt Adjust the ME 3 headmic so that a comfortable and secure fit is ensured Positioning the microphones The ME 3 and ME 4 microphones are directional microphones i e their sound inlet should always be d
49. sted too low the trans mission link will be undermodulated which would result in a signal with high background noise The sensitivity is correctly adjusted when the level display for audio signal AF 8 shows full deflection only during the loudest pas sages Note For monitoring the adjusted sensitivity the transmitter s level display for audio signal AF always indicates the audio level even if the transmitter is muted The following figures are a guide to the best settings e Loud music vocals 30to 20dB e Presentations 20 to 10 dB e Interviews 10 to 0 dB In order to be able to use highly sensitive directional condenser microphones the plug on transmitter offers a sensitivity range extended by 20 dB With the transmitter plugged onto a directional condenser micro phone the following figures are a guide to the best settings e Loud music vocals 50 to 40 dB e Presentations 40 to 30 dB e Interviews 30 to 20 dB Switching the phantom powering on off SKP 500 G2 only The plug on transmitter can supply condenser microphones with out internal power supply with 48 V phantom powering P 48 The phantom powering can be switched on or off via the PHANTO menu Please note Dynamic microphones can be operated in phan tom powering mode without harm However if no condenser micro phone module is being used you should switch off the phantom powering With the phantom powering
50. still operating problems with your transmission installation occur please contact your local Sennhe iser agent for assistance 49 Recommendations and tips 50 Recommendations and tips for the receiver EK 1038 e Transmission range depends to a large extent on location There should be a free line of sight between transmitting and receiv ing antennas for the radiomicrophones Hold the radiomicrophone in the middle of the microphone body Holding it close to the sound inlet basket will influence the micro phone s pick up pattern holding it at the lower part of the body will reduce the transmitter s range You can vary the bass reproduction by increasing decreasing the talking distance to the microphone For best results make sure that the transmitter sensitivity is cor rectly adjusted for the bodypack transmitters Make sure that the antenna and the microphone cable do not cross The antenna should hang or stand freely and be at least 1 cm away from the body The antenna must not be in direct contact with the skin For best results make sure that the transmitter sensitivity is cor rectly adjusted HDX noise reduction HDX noise reduction Progress you can hear RF link OuB 0B Doone lt gt 10 dB 10 dB 20 dB 2 eo 200B o a 30 dB 30 dB 40 dB a lt o 40 dB 50 dB 50 dB 60 dB is 60 dB 70 dB Inherent 70 dB 80 dB RORE 80 dB j of the 90 dB RF link 90
51. switched on the operating time of the batteries or the BA 2015 rechargeable battery will be reduced DISPLY NAME RESET Adjustment tips for the operating menu Selecting the standard display Via the DISPLY menu you can select the standard display Selectable Contents of standard standard display display edie De De eee AVA VA MHz FREQ EA ee ee ee ee AF HEN AO Yor NAME E a Ee a AF LT is AVA A B CH VA CHAN Ba ES Ss SES AF PILOT Entering aname Via the NAME menu you can enter a freely selectable name for the transmitter The name can be displayed on the standard display and can consist of up to six characters such as e letters without pronounciation marks numbers from 0 to 9 e special characters e g _and spaces To enter a name proceed as follows After you have entered into the setting mode of the menu the first segment starts flashing on the display gt With the A buttons you can now select a character By briefly pressing a button the display jumps either forwards or back wards to the next character If you hold down a button the dis play starts cycling continuously gt Press the SET button to change to the next segment and select the next character gt Have you entered the name completely Press the SET button to store y
52. t By briefly pressing the rocker button the display jumps either forwards or backwards to the next setting In the TUNE menu the rocker button features a fast search function If you hold down the A or Y button the display cycles continuously allow ing you to get fast and easily to your desired setting The new setting flashes on the display until it is stored Storing a setting gt Press the SET button to store the setting STORED appears on the display indicating that the setting has been stored You return to the operating menu of the setup menu The last menu selected flashes on the display Canceling the entry Press the ESC button to cancel the entry With the menus LOCK SQUELCH LTD SW REV and COPY you return to the start display SETUP The last menu remains unchanged An exception is the TUNE menu When canceling the entry with this menu you will stay in the setting mode of the menu but you return to the display of the current channel e g CH 01 It is then possible to restart your entry Exiting the setup menu gt Switch the receiver off to exit the setup menu To do so turn the volume control counterclockwise until it clicks If you then restart the receiver you get into the user menu and the current channel is displayed Operating menu of the receiver The user menu of the receiver Emm Z wu Ba Ee wi w
53. t Set the volume for the connected headphones to the minimum before putting the headphones on gt Adjust the volume of the connected headphones via the volume control button so that you can clearly and precisely under stand the speaker Switching the channel If several guided tours take place within a building and several transmission links are operated at the same time the user can switch the channel of the receiver to the channel that is stated by the guide SETUP Using the receiver Note It is only possible to switch the channel if the lock mode is deac tivated If it is deactivated no lock mode icon 3 appears on the display see Activating deactivating the lock mode on page 20 gt Use the A Y rocker button UP DOWN to switch between the 20 channels maximum The number of selectable channels might be limited when the operator has locked several channels see Locking channels for the user on page 20 Locked channels are not displayed The receiver immediately switches to the new channel If a transmission signal is received on the new channel the green LED lights up Attaching the receiver to clothing gt The receiver is attached to clothing e g belt waistband with the supplied belt clip The operating menu of the receiver The operationg menu of the receiver consists of the user menu and the setup menu Within the user menu the user can switch between
54. the units and will invalidate the warranty CAUTION A gt Only use original Sennheiser accessories and spare parts The following accessories are available from your authorized dealer EK 1038 receiver Accupack Charger for BA 2015 accupack Headphones stereo jack plug Induction loop L 2015 quick charger Mains unit for powering a singleL 2015 charger with EU mains connector 230 V with UKmains connector 230 V with USA mains connector 110 V Mains unit for powering threeL 2015 chargers with EU mains connector 230 V with UK mains connector 230 V with USA mains connector 110 V Transmitters of the evolution wireless series G 2 SKM 100 G2 SKM 300 G2 SKM 500 G2 radiomicrophone Microphone head green identification ring dynamic cardioid Microphone head blue identification ring dynamic super cardioid Microphone head red identification ring condenser super cardi oid Microphone head silver identification ring dynamic cardioid Wind and popshield Microphone clamp Accupack Charger for BA 2015 rechargeable battery 8 color coded identification caps for radiomicrophone ME 2 MKE 2 ew ME 4 ME 3 DC 2 BA 2015 L 2015 BA 2015 L 2015 POP 1 Accessories and spare parts SK 100 G2 SK 300 G2 SK 500 G2 bodypack transmitter Clip on microphone condenser omni directional Clip on microphone black or beige condenser omni directional Clip on microphone condenser cardioid Hea
55. tion the receivers so that any possible interference caused by extraneous light is avoided The arrow in the diagram on the left indicates the direction from which the IR radiation must impinge upon the receiver 21 L 2015 quick charger L 2015 quick charger Special features The L2015 quick charger must only be used for automatically charging BA 2015 battery packs individual rechargeable battery cells or primary cells cannot be charged The BA 2015 battery pack is delivered as accessory with the EK 1038 receiver and fits to the Sennheiser bodypack receivers ew series G2 as well see SK 100 G2 SK 300 G2 SK 500 G2 bodypack transmitters on page 34 SENN gt Baag EISER DEIN gy i lt i The EK 1038 receiver and the SK bodypack transmitters have charg ing contacts on their sides and can thus be charged with the accupack inserted in the L 2015 charger When placed into the charger the transmitters and receiver automatically switch off Features of the charger e Quick charge in approx 2 hours with completely discharged accupacks and room temperature Automatic detection of full charge and subsequent switching to trickle charge so the accupacks can remain in the charger even when they have been fully charged Highest possible operational reliability since correct insertion temperature and voltage of the accupacks are monitored during charging Up to two accupacks can be charged optionally separat
56. tment lights up Charging a completely discharged rechargeable battery takes approx 2 hours at room temperature It is normal for the accupacks to get warm during charging However the charging process may take longer if e the rechargeable battery is deep discharged and first has to be reconditioned by a deep discharge recovery charge e the ambient temperature is close to or over 40 C since in order to protect the accupack the charging process will be interrupted until the rechargeable battery temperature has fallen to an admissible value For safety reasons the charging process will be interrupted and the red LED will start flashing if e excessively hot accupacks cannot cool down e an rechargeable battery cannot be fully charged within the max charging time of 6 hours e g due to overaged cells gt After the rechargeable battery has been fully charged the green LED lights up Note For charging the accupacks can remain in the unit Place the unit with the rechargeable battery inserted into the charging compartment as shown The receiver or the transmitter auto matically switch off Care and maintenance Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the switched off charger from time to time Use a brush or similar to remove dust from the charg ing compartments Do not use any cleansing agents or solvents 25 L 2015 quick charger 26 Suitable transmitters of the evolution wireless series G
57. transmitter on The red LED lights up gt To switch the transmitter off press the ON OFF button until OFF appears on the display The red LED goes off gt Close the battery compartment The battery compartment cover locks into place with an audible click Muting the transmitter The transmitter has a MUTE switch that noiselessly mutes the transmitter s audio signal without switching the transmitter off gt Set the MUTE switch to the position MUTE The MUTE dis play appears on the display panel gt Set the MUTE switch back to the original position to retrans mit the audio signal Operation and battery status indication The red LED LOW BAT ON provides information on the current operating state of the transmitter Red LED lit up The transmitter is switched on and the capacity of the batteries BA 2015 rechargeable battery is sufficient Red LED flashing The batteries are the BA 2015 rechargeable bat tery is going flat LOW BAT 35 SKP 100 G2 SKP 500 G2 plug on transmitters SKP 100 G2 SKP 500 G2 plug on transmitters Delivery includes The packaging contains the following items e 1 plug on transmitter e 2 batteries e 1 POP 1 plug on pouch Suitable microphones to be ordered separately for the plug on transmitter e Dynamic microphones e Condenser microphones with internal power supply e Condenser microphones with 48 V phantom powering Operating Controls
58. tter with the tourguide system the channel bank 8 must be selected Switching between the channels in a channel bank Via the CHAN menu you can switch between the different chan nels in a channel bank Selecting the frequencies to be stored in the channel bank U Via the TUNE menu you can select the frequencies to be stored in the channel bank U user bank When you have selected one of the channel banks 1 to 8 and then select the TUNE menu the transmitter automatically switches to channel 01 of the channel bank U In this case U 01 briefly appears on the display p gt Use the A V buttons to select the desired transmission fre quency Transmission frequencies are tunable in 25 kHz steps within a switching bandwidth of 36 MHz max For intermodula tion free frequencies please refer to the enclosed frequency table Adjusting the sensitivity Via the SENSIT menu you can adjust the transmitter s input sen sitivity 45 Adjustment tips for the operating menu 46 Eee AF BEH PHANTO The input sensitivity is adjusted too high when close talking dis tances speakers with loud voices or loud music passages cause overmodulation in the transmission link When the audio input level is excessively high AF peak the level display for audio signal AF 8 shows full deflection If on the other hand the sensitivity is adju
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