User manual SENNHEISER EK 3041-U

[. . . ] Note Only transmitters which are also equipped with HiDyn plus®can work correctly in combination with the EK 3041-U receiver. If this is not the case, the dynamic range is drastically reduced and the transmission sounds blunt and flat. AF-signal receiver 1 electronic switching from one signal to another The EK 3041-U receiver operates on the , , true diversity" principle: A receiving antenna receives not only the electromagnetic waves which reach it by a direct path, but also the reflections of these waves which are created in the room by walls, windows, ceilings and fittings. When these waves are superimposed, destructive interference occurs, which can also be called , , field strength gaps". [. . . ] This menu is skipped (= out of operation) if the receiver is inserted into a camcorder (u see chapter 21). The , , lock mode" function protects your receiver against operating errors (u see chapter 22). Cancellation After about 15 seconds, the receiver automatically returns to normal operation if no entry has been made during this period. You can discontinue your entry at any time by briefly pressing the ON/OFF switch. If you hold down a button, the cycling of the display is continously accelerated. If you release the button and start over again, the cycling of the display restarts at normal speed. The , , fast search" function allows you to get fast and easily to your desired setting. The display now indicates , , PHonE" in alternation with a three-digit number indicating the current volume level at the headphone output of your EK 3041U receiver. the adjustment range of the headphone volume is between 0 an 126 (on the display). The headphone output can only be used if the receiver is not inserted in the slot-in facility of a camcorder but is operated as a stand-alone receiver, e. selecting a smaller value reduces the volume , selecting a higher value increases the volume. The new setting becomes effective immediately without having to be stored. Press the SET button to change to the next menu or briefly press the ON/OFF switch to discontinue your entry. the cancellation is briefly confirmed on the display with , , ESC". The display then switches back to the standard display (display of receiving frequency or channel number)(u see chapter 16). After about 15 seconds, the receiver automatically returns to normal operation if no entry has been made during this period. 18 Adjusting the squelch Your EK 3041-U receiver is equipped with an adjustable squelch control which eliminates annoying noise when the transmitters are switched on and off. It also suppresses sudden noise when a transmitter leaves the reception area and there is no longer sufficient transmitter power received by the receiver. The display now indicates , , Squelch" in alternation with one of nine possible squelch values (adjustable in 5-dB steps from , , OFF" to , , 40"). These values are ­ to some extent ­ comparable to an input voltage in dB µV. selecting a smaller value reduces the squelch threshold , selecting a higher value increases the squelch threshold. The new setting becomes effective immediately without having to be stored. [. . . ] Under normal reception conditions, the evaluation of the battery information from the transmitter lasts about 10­20 seconds. For the optimum use of the excellent reception qualities of the EK 3041-U receiver, Sennheiser offers hand-held and pocket transmitters in a variety of configurations: Pocket transmitters: SK 1063-U BF 1083-U SK 50-U SK 50-UA SK 250-U Hand-held transmitters: SKM 1072-U BF 1081-U SKM 3072-U SKM 5000-U Information on the many possible combinations of Sennheiser products and their use in multi-channel systems can be found in the planning brochure , , Practical Applications in RF Technology" which your Sennheiser distributor has in stock or will be pleased to order for you from Sennheiser. For up-to-date information on Sennheiser products, you can also visit the Sennheiser Web site at , , http://www. Servicing and programming must only be done by authorised personnel and is all the more important for currentcarrying units. [. . . ]