Sennheiser LSP 500 PRO manuale d’uso

LSP 500 PRO Wireless Integrated PA System Bedienungsanleitung Instruction manual[...]

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LSP 500 PRO | 3 Important safety instructions Important safety instructions 1. Read this instruction manual. 2. Keep this instruction manual. Always include this instruction manual when passing the apparatus on to third parties. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Only clean the apparatus wh[...]

4 | LSP 500 PRO Important safety instructions Hazard warnings on the rear of the product The label shown on the lef t is attached to the rear of the product. The symbols on this label have the following meaning: Presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of elect[...]

LSP 500 PRO | 5 Important safety instructions Safety instructions for lithium-ion rechargeable batteries If abused or misused, rechargeable batteries may leak or be damaged. In extreme cases, they may even present • an explosion hazard, • a fire hazard, • a heat hazard, • a smoke or gas hazard. Only charge rechargeable batteries with the ap[...]

6 | LSP 500 PRO LSP 500 PRO LSP 500 PRO The Sennheiser Group, with its headquarters in Germany, is one of the world‘s leading manufacturers of microphones, headphones and wireless transmission systems. W e are shaping today the audio world of tomorrow – that is the ambition that we and our company live by from day to day. This vision statement [...]

LSP 500 PRO | 7 Pack age contents P ackage contents 1 LSP 500 PRO wireless integrated P A system 1 mains cable 2 LBA 500 battery packs 6 rack mount “ears” for Sennheiser evolution wireless G3 devices 1 dust cover 1 quick guide 1 safety guide 1 CD-ROM A list of accessories can be found on the LSP 500 PRO product page at www.sennheiser.com and on[...]

8 | LSP 500 PRO Product overview Product overview B 1 5 3 2 1 4 A C A Front view B Rear view 1 Carrying handle 2 Expansion slots (from top to bottom: slot 1, slot 2, slot 3) 3 Operating elements (see page 9) 4 Battery compartments C Bottom view 5 Pole mount[...]

LSP 500 PRO | 9 Operating elements Operating elements A 9 8 L J K M 7 B D E G H I 0 B C F 6 6 SLOT 1 / SLOT 2 / SLOT 3 input controls (jog dials) 7 MASTER VOLUME control (jog dial) 8 Display panel 9 MENU control (jog dial) 0 MIC input control (jog dial) A MIC input (XLR-3F/¼“ (6.3 mm) jack combo socket) B AUX IN input control (jog dial) C AUX IN[...]

10 | LSP 500 PRO Using the LSP 500 PRO Using the LSP 500 PRO Installing the LSP 500 PRO X Place the product on a stable and horizontal surface. X Install the product so that it is protected from moisture (rain) and direct sunlight. CAUTION Danger of injury and material damage due to incorrectly laid cables! X Make sure that all cables to the produc[...]

LSP 500 PRO | 11 Using the LSP 500 PRO Mains and battery operation The LSP 500 PRO can be mains or battery powered. When battery powered, the LSP 500 PRO uses only one of the two battery packs, allowing a discharged battery pack to be replaced during operation. The LSP 500 PRO automatically switches to the second battery pack when the first one is [...]

12 | LSP 500 PRO Using the LSP 500 PRO Charging/replacing the battery packs T o charge the battery packs: X Insert the battery packs (see page 11). X Connect the LSP 500 PRO to the mains power supply. The operation indicator K flashes, the charging process starts. When the bat- tery packs are fully charged, the operation indicator lights up permane[...]

LSP 500 PRO | 13 Using the LSP 500 PRO Important information on battery operation Replacing battery packs during operation When two battery packs are installed in the LSP 500 PRO and you want to replace one of the two battery pack during operation, make sure to only remove the bat- tery pack that is not in use. Before removing a battery pack during[...]

14 | LSP 500 PRO Using the LSP 500 PRO Switching the LSP 500 PRO on If the LSP 500 PRO is not connected to the mains power supply, it will be battery powered. For that to happen, the battery packs must be inserted and charged. T o switch the LSP 500 PRO on: X Set the POWER on/off switch L to position “ ”. X The LSP 500 PRO switches on. The oper[...]

LSP 500 PRO | 15 Using the LSP 500 PRO Basic operating functions The operating functions of the LSP 500 PRO are similar to those of a mixing con- sole. Using the LSP 500 PRO‘s six jog dials, you can adjust the input volume of the corresponding input. The MASTER VOLUME jog dial 7 allows you to adjust the overall volume of the LSP 500 PRO. The MENU[...]

16 | LSP 500 PRO Using the LSP 500 PRO Basic indications and functions shown on the display panel Status area The status area (highlighted in orange) on the right-hand side of the display panel indicates the battery charge status. Icon Explanation • The battery pack in use is depicted by the triangle. The triangle is animated and shows if the bat[...]

LSP 500 PRO | 17 Using the LSP 500 PRO Additional indications in the status area The following additional icons can appear in the status area of the display panel: Icon Explanation Icon is displayed steadily: Bluetooth is activated and one device is paired. Icon is displayed flashing: Pairing mode is activated to allow Bluetooth devices to pair. WL[...]

18 | LSP 500 PRO Using the LSP 500 PRO Confirmation of stored settings Once you have adjusted a setting in the menu and stored it or when you have activated a function, the display panel displays STORED . Display time out Once you have finished adjusting settings in the menu, all open menu items are automatically closed and the display panels retur[...]

LSP 500 PRO | 19 Using the LSP 500 PRO Connection possibilities Label Icon Function SLOT 1 Expansion slot for installing a Sennheiser ew G3 device SLOT 2 Expansion slot for installing a Sennheiser ew G3 device SLOT 3 Expansion slot for installing a Sennheiser ew G3 device If you want to install a transmitter into the LSP 500 PRO, it is recommended [...]

20 | LSP 500 PRO Using the LSP 500 PRO Installing devices in the expansion slots The 3 expansion slots of the LSP 500 PRO allow you to install devices of the Sennheiser ew G3 series. If you operate the LSP 500 PRO from your tablet using the required app (see page 23), the integrated media control protocol of the installed ew G3 devices sends device[...]

LSP 500 PRO | 21 Using the LSP 500 PRO Mounting the rack mount “ears” X Unscrew and remove the 2 recessed head screws on each side of the receiver / transmitter. X Secure the rack mount “ears” (supplied with the LSP 500 PRO) to the sides of the receiver / transmitter using the previously removed 4 recessed head screws. You require 2 rack mo[...]

22 | LSP 500 PRO Using the LSP 500 PRO Connecting and installing a receiver / transmitter X If necessary, remove the rubber feet from the receiver / transmitter. X Connect the cable of the corresponding expansion slot to the receiver / transmitter. The cables of the expansion slots are labeled to ensure proper connection andd installation. The netw[...]

LSP 500 PRO | 23 Operating the LSP 500 PRO via a tablet Operating the LSP 500 PRO via a tablet The optionally available “LSP 500 PRO” app allows you to operate the LSP 500 PRO from your tablet. The app turns your tablet into a mobile mixing console and al- lows you to adjust the settings of an individual LSP 500 PRO and to also adjust common se[...]

24 | LSP 500 PRO Operating the LSP 500 PRO via a tablet Information on using the app The app is available in the following languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch and Russian. The app opens automatically in the language you have set up for your tablet. If the operating system on your tablet uses a lan- guage that is not supporte[...]

LSP 500 PRO | 25 Operating the LSP 500 PRO via a tablet “ Edit box ” screen If you tap on an individual box on the “Positioning” screen, you can configure the selected LSP 500 PRO. The following screen appears: “ Mixing Panel ” screen The “Mixing Panel” screen shows a summary of all activated inputs of all boxes. You can activate a [...]

26 | LSP 500 PRO Operating the LSP 500 PRO via a tablet Selecting several boxes On the “Positioning” screen, you can either tap on “Select all” to simultaneously select all boxes or you can tap on “Select multiple” to simultaneously select cer- tain boxes. Adjusting common settings for several boxes If you have selected several boxes on[...]

LSP 500 PRO | 27 Operating the LSP 500 PRO via a tablet Equalizer You can operate the equalizer of the LSP 500 PRO via the app. Compressor You can operate the compressor of the LSP 500 PRO via the app.[...]

28 | LSP 500 PRO The operating menu The operating menu Menu structure This overview shows the structure and functions of the LSP 500 PRO‘s menu which can be operated using the MENU jog dial. Equalizer Virtual Bass Compressor Equalizer Slot 1 Master Slot 2 Slot 3 MIC AUX USB Bluetooth Compressor Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 MIC Service System Info Mainten[...]

LSP 500 PRO | 29 The operating menu T o call up the operating menu: X When the home screen is displayed, turn the MENU jog dial to the lef t or right to browse up or down through the operating menu. The menu items are displayed as follows: The opened menu level or menu item is shown at the bottom lef t of the display panel. The ESC function allows [...]

30 | LSP 500 PRO The operating menu Master EQ The master EQ allows you to configure the overall signal of the LSP 500 PRO. The master EQ is a semiparametric 3-band equalizer. X T urn the MENU jog dial to switch the master EQ on or off. X Configure the master EQ using the jog dials that are assigned the following functions: Jog dial Action Function [...]

LSP 500 PRO | 31 The operating menu EQ presets for the inputs Switching an input EQ on or off T o switch an input equalizer on or off: X Select the desired input in the EQUALIZER menu and turn the MENU jog dial until the EQ ON/OFF menu item is displayed. X Press the MENU jog dial to open the EQ ON/OFF menu item. X T urn the MENU jog dial to choose [...]

32 | LSP 500 PRO The operating menu Activating the low-cut filter T o suppress unwanted noise such as, e.g., impact noise, you can activate a low-cut filter for the inputs SLOT 1 , SLOT 2 , SLOT 3 and MIC . T o switch the low-cut for an input on or off: X Select the desired input in the EQUALIZER menu and turn the MENU jog dial until the LOW CUT me[...]

LSP 500 PRO | 33 The operating menu X Press the MENU jog dial to open the compressor for the selected input. X T urn the MENU jog dial to switch the compressor for the selected input on or off. The dotted area in the TH slider displays the level of the audio signal. X Configure the compressor using the jog dials that are assigned the following func[...]

34 | LSP 500 PRO The operating menu Delay T o open the delay function: X At the first menu level, turn the MENU jog dial until the DELA Y menu item is displayed. X Press the MENU jog dial to open the DELA Y menu item. X T urn the MENU jog dial to adjust a delay value. The delay can be adjusted in the range from 0 to 34 m (0 to 112 f t), in steps of[...]

LSP 500 PRO | 35 The operating menu USB player The USB player allows you to playback audio files or to record the audio signal of the LSP 500 PRO. All USB storage devices that are to be connected to the LSP 500 PRO have to comply with the following requirements. • File system F A T 32 • Maximum file size 4 GB • Maximum memory 8 TB • Maximum[...]

36 | LSP 500 PRO The operating menu Playback mode Jog dial Action Icon Function MENU Returns to the home screen SLOT 1 Selects a playback option: Random Sequence Single track SLOT 2 Repeat function activated Repeat function deactivated SLOT 3 Changes to recording mode MIC Short press: jumps to the previous track Long press: rewinds the track AUX IN[...]

LSP 500 PRO | 37 The operating menu Recording mode The time display on the display panel indicates the remaining recording time lef t on the storage device. Jog dial Action Icon Function MENU Returns to the home screen SLOT 3 Stops the recording and changes to play- back mode AUX IN Record Pause Notes on handling recording files You can either crea[...]

38 | LSP 500 PRO The operating menu Bluetooth Via the Bluetooth menu, you can pair a mobile device (e.g. smartphone, tablet) with the LSP 500 PRO in order to be able to play audio files. The LSP 500 PRO supports the A2DP protocol (SBC and aptX®). T o open the Bluetooth menu: X At the first menu level, turn the MENU jog dial until the BLUETOOTH men[...]

LSP 500 PRO | 39 The operating menu P airing Bluetooth devices T o pair a Bluetooth device with the LSP 500 PRO: X Open the P AIRING menu item. X T urn the MENU jog dial to choose between OFF and P AIR . X Press the MENU jog dial to activate your selection. X Select OFF to cancel pairing or to end an existing Bluetooth connection. X Select P AIR to[...]

40 | LSP 500 PRO The operating menu Settings The SETTINGS menu allows you to adjust the LSP 500 PRO settings. T o open the settings menu: X At the first menu level, turn the MENU jog dial until the SETTINGS menu item is displayed. X Press the MENU jog dial to open the SETTINGS menu item. The SETTINGS menu contains all the options and functions nece[...]

LSP 500 PRO | 41 The operating menu Configuring the signal output to additional devices You can send the signal of the LSP 500 PRO to one or several LSP 500 PRO – either wired via the LINK OUT XLR output or wirelessly via a transmitter installed in the SLOT 1 expansion slot. Via the LINK OUT output, you can also send the signal to an active subwo[...]

42 | LSP 500 PRO The operating menu Display brightness T o adjust the display brightness: X In the SETTINGS menu, turn the MENU jog dial until the DISPLA Y BRIGHTNESS menu item is displayed. X Press the MENU jog dial to open the DISPLA Y BRIGHTNESS menu item. X T urn the MENU jog dial to adjust the display brightness. X Press the MENU jog dial to s[...]

LSP 500 PRO | 43 The operating menu T o open the WLAN menu: X In the SETTINGS menu, turn the MENU jog dial until the WLAN menu item is displayed. X Press the MENU jog dial to open the WLAN menu item. Switching the WLAN function of the LSP 500 PRO on or off X In the WLAN menu, turn the MENU jog dial until the WLAN ON/OFF menu item is displayed. X Pr[...]

44 | LSP 500 PRO The operating menu Selecting the assignment mode for the IP address and the IP subnet mask The IP address and the subnet mask of the LSP 500 PRO can be assigned automat- ically or statically. If address assignment is static, you can enter the IP address and the IP subnet mask yourself and change them. If address assignment is au- t[...]

LSP 500 PRO | 45 The operating menu Displaying and changing the IP address T o display the IP address when AUTO is the selected assignment mode: X In the WLAN menu, turn the MENU jog dial until the IP ADDRESS menu item is displayed. X Press the MENU jog dial to open the IP ADDRESS menu item. The IP address is displayed. X Press the MENU jog dial to[...]

46 | LSP 500 PRO The operating menu Displaying and changing the IP subnet mask T o display the IP subnet mask when AUTO is the selected assignment mode: X In the WLAN menu, turn the MENU jog dial until the IP NETMASK menu item is displayed. X Press the MENU jog dial to open the IP NETMASK menu item. The IP subnet mask is displayed. X Press the MENU[...]

LSP 500 PRO | 47 The operating menu Selecting a network and connecting the LSP 500 PRO to the selected network T o select a wireless network and to connect the LSP 500 PRO to the selected network: X In the WLAN menu, turn the MENU jog dial until the SSID LIST SELECTION menu item is displayed. X Press the MENU jog dial to open the SSID LIST SELECTIO[...]

48 | LSP 500 PRO The operating menu Manually entering a network name When a network is hidden, but you know its name, you can manually enter the network name to connect to this network. X In the WLAN menu, turn the MENU jog dial until the SSID ENTRY menu item is displayed. X Press the MENU jog dial to open the SSID ENTRY menu item. X Enter the netw[...]

LSP 500 PRO | 49 The operating menu Entering a network key If you want to connect the LSP 500 PRO to a WP A2-encrypted wireless network, you have to select the network (see page 47) and then enter the network key. T o enter the network key: X In the WLAN menu, turn the MENU jog dial until the WP A2 KEY menu item is displayed. X Press the MENU jog d[...]

50 | LSP 500 PRO The operating menu Configuring the MIC input You can reduce the input sensitivity of the MIC input by 20 dB. If you are using a condenser microphone, you can also activate the phantom power. T o open the configuration menu for the MIC input: X In the SETTINGS menu, turn the MENU jog dial until the MIC menu item is displayed. X Pres[...]

LSP 500 PRO | 51 The operating menu Detecting devices in the expansion slots The Sennheiser devices of the ew 300 G3 and ew 500 G3 series feature a media control protocol. The media control protocol sends, among other things, informa- tion on the battery and mute status of the associated transmitters and on the names of the individual devices to th[...]

52 | LSP 500 PRO The operating menu Resetting the settings You can either reset all settings of the LSP 500 PRO to the factory defaults (F ACTORY RESET) or you can reset only the audio settings (AUDIO RESET). X In the SETTINGS menu, turn the MENU jog dial until the RESET menu item is displayed. X Press the MENU jog dial to open the RESET menu item.[...]

LSP 500 PRO | 53 The operating menu Service The service menu allows you to retrieve system information and to update the firmware of the LSP 500 PRO. T o open the service menu: X At the first menu level, turn the MENU jog dial until the SERVICE menu item is displayed. X Press the MENU jog dial to open the SERVICE menu item. System information Via t[...]

54 | LSP 500 PRO The operating menu Updating the firmware T o update the firmware of the LSP 500 PRO: X Prepare a USB flash drive (F A T 32 formatting) that contains the new firmware. X Connect the LSP 500 PRO to the mains power supply. X Connect the USB flash drive containing the new firmware to the USB port of the LSP 500 PRO. X Open the SERVICE [...]

LSP 500 PRO | 55 Cleaning and maintaining the LSP 500 PRO Cleaning and maintaining the LSP 500 PRO Cleaning CAUTION Damage to the product caused by liquids! Liquids entering the product can short-circuit the electronics or damage the mechanics. Solvents or cleansing agents can damage the surface of the product. X Keep all liquids away from the prod[...]

56 | LSP 500 PRO If a problem occurs ... If a problem occurs ... Problem Possible cause Possible solution See The LSP 500 PRO cannot be switched on and the green operation indicator does not light up No battery packs are inserted; the battery packs are depleted. Insert/replace the battery packs. page 11 The mains cable is not connected. Connect the[...]

LSP 500 PRO | 57 If a problem occurs ... Problem Possible cause Possible solution See Only the lef t channel of the stereo signal is heard The Right Link mode is activated. Check the signal output configuration. page 41 A loud whistling sound or feed- back is heard The distance between micro- phone and LSP 500 PRO is too short. Increase the distanc[...]

58 | LSP 500 PRO If a problem occurs ... Error and warning messages on the display of the LSP 500 PRO Indications on the display panel Meaning Possible solution See Lock mode is activated Deactivate the lock mode. page 18 Battery charge status < 21% Replace the battery pack; connect the LSP 500 PRO to the mains power supply. page 11 Battery char[...]

LSP 500 PRO | 59 Specifications Specifications Housing Dimensions (W x H x D) 290 x 550 x 320 mm (11.42" x 21.65" x 12.60") Housing material crosswise glued plywood sealed with polyurethane coating, black Front acoustic foam, black Bottom plastic base plate with rubber feet Handle integrated carrying handle with plastic coating Pole [...]

60 | LSP 500 PRO Specifications Power supply Mains voltage / mains frequency 100 to 240 V~, 50/60 Hz Battery packs 2x Sennheiser LBA 500, Li-Ion Battery voltage / nominal charge 14.4 V / 4.4 Ah Operating time approx. 6 h (speech) (approx. 3 h per battery pack) Charging time approx. 5 h (approx. 2.5 h per battery pack) T emperature Operation 0°C to[...]

LSP 500 PRO | 61 Accessories Accessories The following accessories for the LSP 500 PRO are available: • LAS 500 slip cover • LAP 500 protective cover • LAB 500 trolley bag • LBA 500 battery pack Recommended accessories for the expansion slots: • Devices of the Sennheiser ew G3 series[...]

62 | LSP 500 PRO Manufacturer Declarations Manufacturer Declarations W arranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on this product. For the current warranty conditions, please visit our website at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner. In compliance with the following requirements • Battery Direct[...]

LSP 500 PRO | 63 Manufacturer Declarations FCC This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS Standards. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes o[...]

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