Sennheiser SKM 300 User manual

evolution wireless G4
300 series / 500 series
Instruction Manual
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany, www.sennheiser.com
ew 300-500 G4 - v1.1
skm 300

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SKM 300 G4 handheld transmitter
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You can find more detailed information about the SKM 300 G4 in the fol-
lowing sections:
• Installation and Startup: “Installing the SKM 300 G4”
• Operation: “Using the SKM 300 G4”
• Technical Data: “SKM 300 G4”

Accessories
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Accessories
A variety of accessories are available for the ew 300-500 G4 series.
Microphones and cables
Microphone modules
We recommend using the following microphone modules with the
SKM 300 G4 and SKM 500 G4 handheld transmitters.
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You can find more information about the individual microphone mod-
ules on their respective product pages at www.sennheiser.com.
Module Features Article
no.
MMD 835-1 BK Dynamic, cardioid, black 502575
MMD 845-1 BK Dynamic, super-cardioid, black 502576
MME 865-1 BK Capacitor, super-cardioid, black 502581
MMD 935-1 BK Dynamic, cardioid, black 502577
MMD 945-1 BK Dynamic, super-cardioid, black 502579
MMK 965-1 BK Capacitor, switchable
Cardioid/super-cardioid, black
502582
MMK 965-1 NI Capacitor, switchable
Cardioid/super-cardioid, nickel
502584
MD 9235 BK Dynamic, cardioid, black 502585
MD 9235 NI Dynamic, cardioid, black 502586
MD 9235 NI/BK Dynamic, cardioid, nickel/black 502591
Neumann
KK 204
Capacitor, cardioid, nickel 008651
Neumann
KK 204 BK
Capacitor, cardioid, black 008652
Neumann
KK 205
Capacitor, super-cardioid, nickel 008653
Neumann
KK 205 BK
Capacitor, super-cardioid, black 008654

Accessories
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Additional accessories
Color labeling set
•KEN 2, color labeling set for SKM handheld transmitters, article no.
530195
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Microphone clamp
•MZQ 1, microphone clamp for SKM handheld transmitters, article no.
076670
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MUTE switch
•RMS 1, remote mute switch for SK 300 G4, article no. 503164
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The frequency bank system
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The frequency bank system
There are different frequency ranges in the UHF band available for trans-
mission.
The following frequency ranges are available for the ew 300-
500 G4 series:
•Aw+ range: 470 – 558 MHz
•AS range: 520 – 558 MHz
•Gw1 range: 558 – 608 MHz
•Gw range: 558 – 626 MHz
•GBw range: 606 – 678 MHz
•Bw range: 526 – 698 MHz
•Cw range: 718 – 790 MHz
•Dw range: 790 – 865 MHz
•JB range: 806 – 810 MHz
•K+ range: 925 – 937.5 MHz
Every frequency range has 26 frequency banks with up to 32 channels:
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You can find information about the frequency presets in the frequen-
cy tables of the respective frequency ranges under “Frequency ta-
bles”.

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Installing the SKM 300 G4
These sections contain detailed information about installing and starting
up the SKM 300 G4.
You can find information about operating the SKM 300 G4 under “Using
the SKM 300 G4”.
Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable
batteries
You can operate the wireless microphone either with batteries (AA, 1.5 V)
or with the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 battery.
▷Screw the rear part of the wireless microphone in the direction of the
arrow (counter-clockwise) off of the handle of the wireless microphone.
When you remove the wireless microphone during operation, mute is
automatically activated. MUTE appears in the display panel. When
you screw the microphone back together, mute is deactivated.
▷Pull the rear part of the wireless microphone all the way out.
▷Open the cover of the battery compartment.
▷Place the batteries or the BA 2015 rechargeable battery in the battery
compartment as shown on the cover. Please observe correct polarity
when inserting the batteries/accupack.
▷Close the cover.
▷Push the battery compartment into the handle of the wireless micro-
phone.
▷Screw the rear part of the wireless microphone back onto the handle.

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Battery status
Charge status of the batteries:
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Charge status is critical (LOW BATT):
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Replacing the microphone module
You can find a list of the recommended microphone modules for the hand-
held transmitter under “Microphones and cables”.
To change the microphone module:
▷Unscrew the microphone module.
▷Screw the desired microphone module on.
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Do not touch the wireless microphone contacts or the microphone
module contacts. If you touch the contacts, they may become dirty or
bent.
When you unscrew the microphone module during operation, mute is au-
tomatically activated. MUTE appears in the display panel. When you screw
the microphone module back on, mute is deactivated.

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Changing the colored ring
To change the colored ring:
▷Pull the colored ring off as shown in the diagram.
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▷Attached a colored ring in the color you want as shown in the diagram.
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Using the SKM 300 G4
These sections contain detailed information about using the SKM 300 G4.
You can find information on installation and startup of the SKM 300 G4 un-
der “Installing the SKM 300 G4”.
Operating elements of the SKM 300 G4 handheld
transmitter
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1Display panel
• See “Displays on the SKM 300 G4 handheld transmitter display pan-
el”
2Infra-red interface
• See “Synchronizing devices”
3DOWN, UP and SET multi-function switch
• See “Buttons for navigating the SKM 300 G4 menu”
4ON/OFF button with ESC function in the operating menu
• Switch the transmitter on or off
See “Switching the SKM 300 G4 handheld transmitter on and off”
• Escape function in the menu
See “Buttons for navigating the SKM 300 G4 menu”
• Deactivating the RF signal
See “Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute)”

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5Colored ring
• Available in different colors (see “Additional accessories” and
“Changing the colored ring”)
• Can be turned to protect the multi-function switch
6Operation and battery indicator, red LED
• illuminated = ON
See “Switching the SKM 300 G4 handheld transmitter on and off”
•flashing=LOWBATTERY
See “Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries”
7MIC button
• See “Muting the handheld transmitter (AF mute)”
• See “Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute)”
• See “Advanced > Mute Mode menu item”
Switching the SKM 300 G4 handheld transmitter on
and off
To switch on the SKM 300 G4:
▷Hold down the ON/OFF button until the Sennheiser logo appears on the
display.
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To switch off the SKM 300 G4:
▷Hold down the ON/OFF button until the display goes off.

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Muting the handheld transmitter (AF mute)
You can mute the audio signal by pressing the MIC button.
To do this, the MIC button function must be configured to AF On/Off. You
can find more information about this subject under “Advanced > Mute
Mode menu item”.
Furthermore, you can configure whether the MIC button should light up red
and when. You can find more information about this subject under “Ad-
vanced > MIC LED menu item”.

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Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute)
You can deactivate the RF signal in two ways:
Deactivating the RF signal with the MIC button
You can mute the RF signal by pressing the MIC button.
To do this, the MIC button function must be configured to RF On/Off. You
can find more information about this subject under “Advanced > Mute
Mode menu item”.
Furthermore, you can configure whether the MIC button should light up red
and when. You can find more information about this subject under “Ad-
vanced > MIC LED menu item”.

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Deactivating the RF signal with the ON/OFF button
You can deactivate the RF signal with the ON/OFF button.
To deactivate the RF signal:
▷Press the ON/OFF button.
RF Mute On? appears.
▷Press the SET button.
The transmission frequency is displayed, however the wireless micro-
phone is not transmitting an RF signal. The transmission icon is not lit
(see “Displays on the SKM 300 G4 handheld transmitter display pan-
el”).
To activate the RF signal:
▷Press the ON/OFF button.
RF Mute Off? appears.
▷Press the SET button.
The transmission icon appears again (see “Displays on the
SKM 300 G4 handheld transmitter display panel”).

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Lock-off function
You can set the automatic lock-off function in the Auto lock menu (see
“Auto Lock menu item”).
When you have switched on the lock-off function, you will have to turn the
transmitter off and on again in order to operate it.
To temporarily deactivate the lock-off function:
▷Press the SET button.
Locked appears in the display panel.
▷Press the UP or DOWN button.
Unlock? appears in the display panel.
▷Press the SET button.
Lock-off function is now temporarily deactivated.

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Displays on the SKM 300 G4 handheld transmitter
display panel
You can view the following information on the transmitter display.
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1AF audio level
• Displays the audio level with peak hold function
• See “Sensitivity menu item”
2Frequency
• Configured transmission frequency
• See “Frequency Preset menu item”
3Name
• Freely selectable name of the receiver
• See “Name menu item”
4Transmission icon
• RF signal is being transmitted
• See “Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute)”
5Lock-off function
• Lock-off function is activated
• See “Auto Lock menu item”
6Battery status
• See “Battery status”
7MUTE muting function
• The audio signal is muted
• See “Muting the handheld transmitter (AF mute)”
8Ppilot tone
• Pilot tone transmission is activated
• See “Advanced > Pilot Tone menu item”
>> “Buttons for navigating the SKM 300 G4 menu”
>> “Setting options in the menu”

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Select a standard display
▷Move the multi-function switch to select a standard display:
Frequency/Name standard display
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Channel/Frequency standard display
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Name/Channel standard display
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548.100
MUTE
P
AF
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548.100
B.Ch: 20.12
MUTE
P
AF
B.Ch: 20.12
MUTE
P
AF
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Buttons for navigating the SKM 300 G4 menu
Navigating through the menu
To open the menu:
▷Press the SET button.
The operating menu is shown on the transmitter display panel.
To open a menu item:
▷Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate through the individual
menu items.
▷Press the SET button to open the selected menu item.
“Operating elements of the SKM 300 G4 handheld transmitter”
Making changes in a menu item
After you open a menu item, you can make changes as follows:
▷Press the UP or DOWN buttons to set the displayed value.
▷Press the SET button to save the setting.
▷Press the ESC (ON/OFF) button to leave the menu item without saving
the setting.
“Operating elements of the SKM 300 G4 handheld transmitter”
>> “Displays on the SKM 300 G4 handheld transmitter display panel”
>> “Setting options in the menu”

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Sensitivity menu item
• Adjusting the input sensitivity – AF audio level
Setting range: 0 dB to -48 dB in 6 dB steps
The AF audio level is also displayed when the wireless microphone is mut-
ed, e.g. to check the sensitivity before a live broadcast.
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Recommended presets:
• Loud music/vocals: -48 to -18 dB
• Moderation: -18 to -12 dB
• Interviews: -12 to 0 dB
Frequency Preset menu item
• Manually selecting a frequency bank and channel
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While you work in the Frequency Preset menu, the RF signal is deac-
tivated.
Please note when creating multi-channel systems:
Only the factory-preset frequencies within one frequency bank are inter-
modulation-free. The wireless microphone and receiver must be set to the
same frequency. Be sure to note the information on frequency selection
under “Establishing a radio link”.

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Name menu item
• Entering names
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In the Name menu item you can enter any name you want for the wireless
microphone (e.g. the names of the musicians).
The name can be shown in the Frequency/Name and Name/Channel stan-
dard displays.
The names are a maximum of 8 characters:
• All letters except umlauts.
• Numbers from 0 to 9
• Special characters and spaces
Enter the names as follows:
▷Move the multi-function switch to select a character.
▷Press the multi-function switch to jump to the next space or to save the
name you have entered once it is complete.
Auto Lock menu item
• Switching the automatic lock-off function on and off
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This lock prevents the wireless microphone from being unintentionally
switched off and also prevents any unintentional changes to the transmit-
ter’s configuration. In the current standard display, the lock icon shows
whether the lock-off function is currently switched on.
You can find information about using the lock-off function under “Lock-off
function”.