Sennheiser EM500 User Manual
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Contents
Important safety instructions .................................................................................................................. 2
The EM 500 G3 rack-mount receiver ....................................................................................................... 5
Areas of application ............................................................................................................................... 5
The frequency bank system ................................................................................................................. 6
Delivery includes .......................................................................................................................................... 8
Product overview ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Overview of the EM 500 G3 receiver .................................................................................................. 9
Overview of the displays .................................................................................................................... 10
Putting the receiver into operation ...................................................................................................... 12
Preparing the receiver for use ........................................................................................................... 12
Connecting an amplifier/mixing console ......................................................................................... 17
Connecting receivers in a network ................................................................................................... 18
Connecting the mains unit ................................................................................................................. 20
Using the receiver ...................................................................................................................................... 21
Switching the receiver on/off ............................................................................................................ 21
Monitoring the audio signal via headphones ................................................................................. 22
Synchronizing a transmitter with the receiver .............................................................................. 23
Deactivating the lock mode temporarily ......................................................................................... 24
Muting the audio signal ...................................................................................................................... 25
Selecting a standard display .............................................................................................................. 26
Using the operating menu ...................................................................................................................... 27
The buttons ........................................................................................................................................... 27
Overview of the operating menu ...................................................................................................... 28
Working with the operating menu ................................................................................................... 30
Adjustment tips and functions .............................................................................................................. 32
Standard displays with additional functions ................................................................................. 32
The main menu “Menu” ...................................................................................................................... 35
The extended menu “Advanced Menu” .......................................................................................... 40
Synchronizing transmitters with receivers ......................................................................................... 46
Synchronizing a transmitter with the receiver – individual operation ..................................... 46
Synchronizing transmitters with receivers – multi-channel operation .................................... 47
Cleaning the receiver ................................................................................................................................ 50
Recommendations and tips .................................................................................................................... 51
If a problem occurs ... ................................................................................................................................ 52
Accessories and spare parts .................................................................................................................... 54
Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 56
Manufacturer Declarations ..................................................................................................................... 59
Index ............................................................................................................................................................. 61
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