User manual SENNHEISER EM 2050

[. . . ] EM 2000 EM 2050 Instruction manual Bedienungsanleitung Instruction manual | Notice d'emploi Istruzioni per l'uso | Gebruiksaanwijzing Contents Contents Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The EM 2000 and EM 2050 rack-mount receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Areas of application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The frequency bank system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Connect headphones with a ¼" (6. 3 mm) stereo jack plug to the headphone output ·. Gradually increase the volume and monitor the audio signal with the lowest possible volume. ·» 14 Using the receiver Synchronizing a transmitter with the receiver You can synchronize a suitable transmitter of the 2000 series with the receiver. By default, the following parameters are transferred to the transmitter during synchronization: Setting "Name" "Pilot Tone" Transferred parameter Freely selectable name currently set on the receiver Current pilot tone setting of the receiver ("Inactive"/"Active") "Frequency Preset" Currently set frequency Via the "Sync Settings" submenu, you can adjust additional parameters to be transferred to the transmitters (see page 29). To transfer the parameters: Switch the transmitter and the receiver on. Place the infra-red interface of the transmitter (see the instruction manual of the transmitter) in front of the infra-red interface ´ of the receiver. When the transfer is completed, " " appears on the receiver's display panel. To cancel the transfer: Press the STANDBY button º on the receiver. " " also appears if no suitable transmitter was found. ¿ ´ ¿´ Deactivating the lock mode temporarily You can activate or deactivate the automatic lock mode via the "Auto Lock" menu item (see page 25). If the lock mode is activated, you have to temporarily deactivate it in order to be able to operate the receiver: Press the jog dial or the STANDBY button. ­ When you are in the operating menu, the lock mode remains deactivated until you exit the operating menu. ­ When one of the standard displays is shown, the lock mode is automatically activated after 10 seconds. PEAK 40 30 20 10 RF 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 AF B. Ch: 20. 64 543. 200 **2000** MHz The lock mode icon flashes prior to the lock mode being activated again. SKM2000 EQ: P + 12dB MUTE 15 Using the receiver Muting the audio signal To mute the audio signal: When one of the standard displays is shown on the display panel, press the STANDBY button. "RX Mute" flashes in alternation with the current standard display. The muting is canceled and the display backlighting changes from red to orange again. If "RX Mute On?" or "RX Mute Off?" appears on the display panel but you do not wish to change the status of the muting function: Press the STANDBY button. The status of the muting function remains unchanged and the current standard display appears. Selecting a standard display Turn the jog dial to select a standard display: Contents of the display PEAK Selectable standard display "Receiver Parameters" appears after switch-on of the receiver and displays the receiver parameters (see page 7) "Transmitter Parameters"* (transmitter type/microphone, inverted display) displays the microphone head (SKM only) and the transmitter type "Soundcheck" (display with additional function) displays the signal quality within the transmission area (see page 21) "Guitar Tuner"** (display with additional function) displays the guitar tuner (see page 21) 40 30 20 10 RF 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 AF B. CH: 20. 64 **2000** 543. 200 MHz SKM2000 EQ: P + 12dB MUTE PEAK 40 30 20 10 RF 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 AF 543. 200 MHz **2000** SKM2000 Standard P ­ 12dB MUTE PEAK 935 40 30 20 10 RF 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 AF Soundcheck 20. 64 **2000** 543. 200 MHz P MUTE PEAK 40 30 20 10 RF 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 AF 543. 200 MHz **2000** 440 Hz MUTE * The reading of the transmitter parameters can take up to 2 minutes. If you synchronize your transmitter with the receiver (see page 15), the parameters are read out without delay. ** The "Guitar Tuner" standard display is deactivated upon delivery. To show this standard display, you have to activate it (see page 27). 16 Using the operating menu Using the operating menu A special feature of the Sennheiser 2000 series is the consistent, intuitive menu structure of transmitters and receivers. As a result, adjustments to the settings can be made quickly ­ even in stressful situations, for example on stage or during a live show or presentation. The buttons Button Press the STANDBY button Function of the button · Switches the receiver on and off · Cancels the entry and returns to the current standard display (ESC function) · Mutes the receiver (special function, see page 16) Press the jog dial · Changes from the current standard display to the operating menu · Calls up a menu item · Enters a submenu · Stores the settings and returns to the operating menu Turn the jog dial · Selects a standard display (see page 16) · Changes to the next/previous menu item · Changes the setting of a menu item Overview of the operating menu Main menu "Menu" Squelch Easy Setup Frequency Preset Name AF Out Equalizer AutoLock Advanced Extended menu Exit "Advanced Menu" Tune Guitar Tuner Sync Settings Pilot Tone Warnings LCD Contrast Reset IP-Address Software Revision Exit "Easy Setup" Reset List Current List Scan New List Exit "SK Settings", "SKM Settings", "SKP Settings" Sensitivity Low Cut (SKM) Auto Lock Mute Mode (SK, SKP) RF Power PhantomPower48V (SKP) Cable Emulation (SK) Exit "Warnings" AF-Peak Low RF Signal RF Mute TX Mute RX Mute Low Battery Exit Submenu "Sync Settings" SK Settings SKM Settings SKP Settings Exit 17 Using the operating menu Display Function of the menu item Page Main menu "Menu" Squelch Easy Setup Frequency Preset Name AF Out Equalizer Auto Lock Advanced Exit Adjusts the squelch threshold Scans for unused frequency presets, releases and selects frequency presets Sets the frequency bank and the channel Enters a freely selectable name Adjusts the audio output level Changes the frequency response of the output signal Activates/deactivates the automatic lock mode Calls up the extended menu "Advanced Menu" Exits the operating menu and returns to the current standard display Releases all locked frequency presets Selects an unused frequency preset Scans for unused receiving frequencies (frequency preset scan) Exits "Easy Setup" and returns to the main menu 23 22 23 24 24 25 25 25 25 - "Easy Setup" Reset List Current List Scan New List Exit Extended menu "Advanced Menu" Tune Sets the receiving frequencies for the frequency banks "U1" to "U6" Sets the frequency bank, the channel and the receiving frequency (frequency banks "U1" to "U6") Guitar Tuner Sync Settings Selects the mode of the guitar tuner function Calls up the "Sync Settings" submenu: Adjusts the parameters to be transferred to the transmitters and activates/ deactivates the transfer (see below) Activates/deactivates the pilot tone evaluation Calls up "Warnings" Adjusts the contrast of the display panel Resets the settings made in the operating menu Adjusts the IP address of the receiver Displays the current software revision Exits the extended menu "Advanced Menu" and returns to the main menu 26 26 27 27 27 30 28 28 28 29 - Pilot Tone Warnings LCD Contrast Reset IP-Address Software Revision Exit "Sync Settings" submenu SK Settings SKM Settings SKP Settings Exit Adjusts the parameters to be transferred to SK transmitters and activates/deactivates the transfer Adjusts the parameters to be transferred to SKM radio microphone and activates/ deactivates the transfer Adjusts the parameters to be transferred to SKP plug-on transmitter and activates/ deactivates the transfer Exits the "Sync Settings" submenu and returns to the extended menu "Advanced Menu" 29 18 Using the operating menu Display Function of the menu item Page "SK Settings" / "SKM Settings" / "SKP Settings" Sensitivity Low Cut Auto Lock Mute Mode RF Power PhantomPower48V Cable Emulation Exit Adjusts the input sensitivity Actives/deactivates the low cut filter ("SKM Settings" only) Activates/deactivates the automatic lock mode Sets the mode for the MUTE switch ("SK Settings" and "SKP Settings" only) Adjusts the transmission power Activates/deactivates the phantom powering ("SKP Settings" only) Emulates guitar cable capacities ("SK Settings" only) Exits the menu item and returns to the "Sync Settings" submenu 29 "Warnings" Activates/deactivates warnings (color change and warning messages): AF-Peak Low RF Signal RF Mute TX Mute RX Mute Low Battery Exit Audio overmodulation RF signal is weak RF signal is too weak or no RF signal · Transmitter is muted or · no pilot tone Receiver is muted Charge status of the transmitter battery/the BA 2015 accupack is critical Exits "Warnings" and returns to the extended menu "Advanced Menu" 30 Working with the operating menu If the lock mode is activated, you have to deactivate it In order to be able to work with the operating menu (see page 15). Menu Squelch Easy Setup Frequency Preset Name AF Out Equalizer Auto Lock Advanced Exit By way of example of the "Frequency Preset" menu, this section describes how to use the operating menu. Changing from a standard display to the operating menu Press the jog dial. The last selected menu item is displayed. Selecting a menu item Turn the jog dial to change to the "Frequency Preset" menu item. The current setting of the selected menu item is displayed: PEAK 40 30 20 10 RF 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 AF Menu Easy Setup Frequency Preset Name B. Ch: 1. 1 19 Using the operating menu Changing and storing settings PEAK 40 30 20 10 RF 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 AF Menu Easy Setup Frequency Preset Name B. Ch: 5. 14 PEAK 40 30 20 10 RF 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 AF Frequency Preset B. Ch: 5. 14 543. 000 MHz PEAK 40 30 20 10 RF 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 AF Frequency Preset B. Ch: 5. 14 543. 000 MHz Call up "Frequency Preset" Select the frequency bank and confirm "Stored" Select the channel; store the setting Press the jog dial to call up the menu item. Press the jog dial to store the setting. By briefly turning the jog dial to the left or right, the display jumps either forwards or backwards to the next menu item or setting. [. . . ] Adjust the transmitter sensitivity correctly (see the instruction manual of the transmitter). Adjust the transmitter sensitivity correctly (see the instruction manual of the transmitter). Receiver's audio output level is adjusted too Reduce the audio output level high (see page 25). No access to a certain channel During scanning, an RF signal has been detected on this channel and the channel has been locked During scanning, a transmitter of your system operating on this channel has not been switched off Set the transmitter operating on this channel to a different channel and redo the frequency preset scan (see page 18). Switch the transmitter off and redo the frequency preset scan (see page 18). 35 If a problem occurs . . . Problem Possible cause Possible solution None of the diversity Receiver's squelch threshold is adjusted too Reduce the squelch threshold (see page 17). [. . . ]