Sennheiser EK 100 G3 User manual

Product overviews
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Product overviews
Overview of the EK 100 G3 diversity receiver
Operating elements
!3.5 mm jack socket, lockable (AF OUT)
(the shielding is used by antenna II)
"Antenna I
#Operation and battery status indicator,
red LED
(lit = ON/flashing = LOW BATTERY)
$RF signal indication, green LED
(lit = RF)
%Charging contacts
&SET button
'!/" rocker button (UP/DOWN)
(Battery compartment
)Battery compartment cover
*Battery compartment catches
+Infra-red interface
,ON/OFF button
(serves as the ESC (cancel) key in
the operating menu)
-Display panel, backlit in orange
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Product overviews
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Overview of the SK 100 G3 bodypack transmitter
Operating elements
!Microphone/instrument input (MIC/LINE),
3.5 mm jack socket, lockable
"MUTE switch
#Antenna
$Operation and battery status indicator,
red LED
(lit = ON/flashing = LOW BATTERY)
%Audio overmodulation indicator,
yellow LED
(lit = AF PEAK)
&Charging contacts
'SET button
(!/" rocker button (UP/DOWN)
)Battery compartment
*Battery compartment cover
+Battery compartment catches
,Infra-red interface
-ON/OFF button,
serves as the ESC (cancel) key in
the operating menu
.Display panel, backlit in orange
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Putting the devices into operation
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Putting the devices into operation
EK 100 G3 diversity receiver
Inserting the batteries/accupack
For powering the diversity receiver, you can either use two 1.5 V AA size batteries or the
rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack.
#Open the battery compartment by pushing the two catches * in the direction of the
arrows and open the cover ).
#Insert the two batteries or the accupack as shown above. Please observe correct polarity
when inserting the batteries/accupack.
#Close the battery compartment by pressing on the center of the cover ).
The battery compartment cover ) locks into place with an audible click.
Charging the accupack
To charge the BA 2015 accupack:
#Insert the diversity receiver into the L 2015 charger (optional accessory).
The L 2015 simultaneously charges up to two devices, e.g. two diversity receivers or
one diversity receiver and one SK 100 G3 bodypack transmitter.
The L 2015 charger can only charge the BA 2015 accupack. Standard batteries
(primary cells) or individual rechargeable battery cells cannot be charged.
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Mounting the diversity receiver to a camera
Use the supplied CA 2 camera adapter to mount the receiver to a camera’s flash mount.
#Determine where on the perforated plate . the flash mount adapter / will need to be
fastened so that the receiver can best be attached to the camera.
#At this position, place a square nut 0 under the perforated plate ..
#Fasten the flash mount adapter / to the perforated plate . using the square nut 0.
#Lift one side of the belt clip 1 as shown.
#Press down the belt clip 1 at one fixing point and pull it out of the receiver housing.
#Repeat for the other side.
#Place the perforated plate . onto the rear of the receiver.
#Reinsert the belt clip 1.
#Use one of the supplied line cables to connect the line input of the camera to the
socket !.
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The shield of the line cable serves as the antenna for the second diversity section.
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SK 100 G3 bodypack transmitter
Inserting the batteries/accupack/Charging the accupack
The procedure is the same as for the EK 100 G3 diversity receiver:
To insert the batteries/accupack:
#Read the chapter “Inserting the batteries/accupack” on page 10.
To charge the accupack:
#Read the chapter “Charging the accupack” on page 10.
Connecting the microphone cable/line cable
The audio input is designed for the connection of condenser microphones. DC powering of the
condenser microphones is via the audio input MIC/LINE ! (3.5 mm jack socket).
#Use one of the recommended Sennheiser microphones or the optional CL 2 line cable.
#Connect the 3.5 mm jack plug /from the Sennheiser cable to the 3.5 mm jack socket
MIC/LINE !.
#Lock the 3.5 mm jack plug by screwing down the coupling ring 0of the cable.
#Via the operating menu, adjust the sensitivity of the microphone/line input.
Attaching and positioning the corresponding microphones
ME 2/ME 4 #Use the microphone clip 1 to attach the microphone to clothing (e.g. tie, lapel).
The ME 2 clip-on microphone (shown on the right in the diagram) has an omni-directional
pick-up pattern. It is therefore not necessary to position it precisely.
#Attach the ME 2 microphone as close as possible to the sound source.
The ME 4 clip-on microphone (shown on the left in the diagram) has a cardioid pick-up
pattern.
#Position the ME 4 microphone so that its sound inlet is directed towards the sound source
(e.g. mouth).
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Attaching the bodypack transmitter to clothing
You can use the belt clip 2 to attach the bodypack transmitter to clothing (e.g. belt, waist-
band).
The belt clip is detachable so that you can also attach the transmitter with the antenna
pointing downwards. To do so, withdraw the belt clip 2 from its fixing points and attach it
the other way round. The belt clip 2 is secured so that it cannot slide out of its fixing points
accidentally.
To detach the belt clip:
#Lift one side of the belt clip as shown in the diagram on the right-hand side.
#Press down the belt clip at one fixing point and pull it out of the transmitter housing.
#Repeat for the other side.
SKM 100 G3 radio microphone
#Only hold the radio microphone by its body.
Inserting the batteries/accupack
For powering the radio microphone, you can either use two 1.5 V AA size batteries or the
rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack.
#Unscrew the lower part of the radio microphone from the radio microphone’s body # by
turning it counterclockwise.
#Slide back the lower part of the radio microphone as far as it will go.
#Open the battery compartment cover - (see page 14).
#Insert the batteries or the BA 2015 accupack as shown on the battery compartment
cover. Observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries/accupack (see page 14).
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If you touch the antenna of the radio microphone during operation, the trans-
mitter’s range will be considerably reduced!
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When unscrewing the radio microphone during operation, the muting function is
automatically activated. “MUTE” appears on the display panel.
When screwing the lower part of the radio microphone back to the radio micro-
phone’s body, the muting is canceled.
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Switching the devices on/off
EK 100 G3 diversity receiver
To switch the diversity receiver on:
#Push the two battery compartment catches * and open the battery compartment
cover ).
#Press the ON/OFF button ,.
The red ON LED # lights up and the standard display “Frequency/Name” appears on the
display panel.
To switch the diversity receiver off:
#Press the ON/OFF button , until “OFF” appears on the display panel.
The red ON LED # goes off and the diversity receiver switches off.
When in the operating menu, pressing the ON/OFF button , will cancel your entry
(ESC function) and return you to the current standard display.
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SK 100 G3 bodypack transmitter, SKM 100 G3 radio microphone and
SKP 100 G3 plug-on transmitter
To switch your transmitter on (online operation):
SK 100 G3 SKM 100 G3 SKP 100 G3
#Push the two catches +
and open the battery
compartment cover *.
#Briefly press the ON/OFF
button -. The bodypack
transmitter transmits an
RF signal.
The red ON LED $ lights
up and the standard
display “Frequency/
Name” appears on the
display panel. The trans-
mission icon 3 is
displayed.
#Briefly press the ON/OFF
button ,.
The radio microphone
transmits an RF signal.
The red ON LED ) lights
up and the standard
display “Frequency/
Name” appears on the
display panel. The trans-
mission icon 3 is
displayed.
#Briefly press the ON/OFF
button (.
The plug-on transmitter
transmits an RF signal.
The red ON LED ' lights
up and the standard
display “Frequency/
Name” appears on the
display panel. The trans-
mission icon 3 is
displayed.
To switch your transmitter off:
#If necessary, deactivate the lock mode (see page 20).
#Press the ON/OFF
button - until “OFF”
appears on the display
panel.
The display panel turns
off. The red ON LED $
goes off.
#Press the ON/OFF
button , until “OFF”
appears on the display
panel.
The display panel turns
off. The red ON LED )
goes off.
#Press the ON/OFF
button ( until “OFF”
appears on the display
panel.
The display panel turns
off. The red ON LED '
goes off.
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You can switch your transmitter on and deactivate the RF signal on switch-on.
For more information, refer to page 19.
When in the operating menu, pressing the ON/OFF button will cancel your entry
(ESC function) and return you to the current standard display.
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Synchronizing a transmitter with the diversity receiver
You can synchronize a suitable transmitter of the ew 100 G3 series with the diversity
receiver. During synchronization, the following parameters are transferred to the trans-
mitter:
To switch your transmitter on and to deactivate the RF signal on switch-on (offline operation):
SK 100 G3 SKM 100 G3 SKP 100 G3
#Keep the ON/OFF
button - pressed until
“RF Mute On?” appears
on the display panel.
#Press the SET button '.
#Keep the ON/OFF
button , pressed until
“RF Mute On?” appears
on the display panel.
#Press the multi-function
switch +.
#Keep the ON/OFF
button ( pressed until
“RF Mute On?” appears
on the display panel.
#Press the SET button *.
The transmission frequency is displayed but the transmitter does not transmit an
RF signal.
The transmission icon 3 is not displayed.
To activate the RF signal:
#Briefly press the ON/OFF
button -.
“RF Mute Off” appears
on the display panel.
#Press the SET button '.
The transmission icon 3
is displayed again.
#Briefly press the ON/OFF
button ,.
“RF Mute Off” appears
on the display panel.
#Press the multi-function
switch +.
The transmission icon 3
is displayed again.
#Briefly press the ON/OFF
button (.
“RF Mute Off” appears
on the display panel.
#Press the SET button *.
The transmission icon 3
is displayed again.
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Use this function to save battery power or to prepare a transmitter for use during
live operation without causing interference to existing transmission links.
Setting Transferred parameters
“Frequency Preset” Currently set frequency
“Name” Freely selectable name currently set on the receiver
“Pilot Tone” Current pilot tone setting of the receiver (“Inactive”/“Active”)
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To transfer the parameters:
#Switch the transmitter and the diversity receiver on.
#On the receiver, call up the “Sync” menu item.
“Sync” appears on the display panel of the diversity receiver.
#Place the infra-red interface of the transmitter (see page 5 to page 7) in front of the
infra-red interface of the diversity receiver +.
The parameters are transferred to the transmitter. When the transfer is completed, “ ”
appears on the display panel of the diversity receiver. The receiver then switches back to the
current standard display.
To cancel the transfer:
Press the ON/OFF button , on the diversity receiver.
“ ” appears on the display panel of the receiver. “ ” also appears if no suitable trans-
mitter was found (wrong frequency range/wrong generation).
Deactivating the lock mode temporarily
You can activate or deactivate the automatic lock mode via the “Auto Lock” menu item (see
page 23). If the lock mode is activated, you have to temporarily deactivate it In order to be
able to operate the devices:
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#Press the SET
button & (EK) or '
(SK).
#Press the multi-
function switch +.
#Press the SET
button *.
“Locked” appears on the display panel.
#Press the rocker
button ' (EK) or (
(SK).
#Move the multi-
function switch +
upwards/downwards.
#Press the
UP button %/
DOWN button &.
“Unlock?” appears on the display panel.
#Press the SET
button & (EK) or '
(SK).
#Press the multi-
function switch +.
#Press the SET
button *.
The lock mode is temporarily deactivated.
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Overview of the operating menus
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When one of the standard displays is shown on the display panel, you can get into the main
menu by pressing the SET button &. The extended menu “Advanced Menu” and the “Easy
Setup” menu can be accessed via the corresponding menu items.
Display Function of the menu item
Main menu “Menu”
Sync Synchronizes a transmitter with the diversity receiver
Squelch Adjusts the squelch threshold
Adjustment range: “Low”, “Middle”, “High”, can be switched off
Special function (for servicing purposes only): With the squelch threshold set to “Low”,
you switch the squelch off by keeping the DOWN rocker button ' pressed for 3 seconds.
If you then press the UP button ', you switch the squelch on again.
Easy Setup Scans for unused frequency presets, releases and selects frequency presets
Frequency Preset Changes the frequency bank and the channel
Name Enters a freely selectable name
AF Out Adjusts the audio output level
Adjustment range: –30 dB to +12 dB, adjustable in steps of 6 dB
Auto Lock Activates/deactivates the automatic lock mode
Advanced Calls up the extended menu “Advanced Menu”
Exit Exits the operating menu and returns to the current standard display
“Easy Setup”
Reset List Releases all locked frequency presets
Current List Selects an unused frequency preset
Scan New List Automatically scans for unused receiving frequencies (frequency preset scan)
Exit Exits the menu “Easy Setup” menu and returns to the main menu
Extended menu “Advanced Menu”
Tune Sets the receiving frequencies for the frequency bank “U”
Sets a channel and a receiving frequency for the frequency bank “U”:
#Select this menu item and call it up by pressing the SET button & until the channel
selection appears.
Pilot Tone Activates/deactivates the pilot tone evaluation
LCD Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the display panel
Reset Resets the diversity receiver
Software Revision Displays the current software revision
Exit Exits the extended menu “Advanced Menu” and returns to the main menu
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Overview of the operating menus
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SK 100/SKM 100/SKP 100 G3
Main menu
“Menu”
Sensitivity
Frequency Preset
Name
Auto Lock
Advanced
Exit Tune
Pilot Tone
LCD Contrast
Reset
Software Revision
Exit
Extended menu
“Advanced Menu”
Main menu
“Menu”
Sensitivity
Frequency Preset
Name
Auto Lock
Advanced
Exit Tune
Mute Mode
Cable Emulation
Pilot Tone
LCD Contrast
Reset
Software Revision
Exit
Extended menu
“Advanced Menu”
Main menu
“Menu”
Sensitivity
Frequency Preset
Name
Auto Lock
Advanced
Exit Tune
Mute Mode
Pilot Tone
LCD Contrast
Reset
Software Revision
Exit
Extended menu
“Advanced Menu”
SK 100 G3 SKM 100 G3 SKP 100 G3
Display Function of the menu item
Main menu “Menu”
Sensitivity Adjusts the sensitivity “AF”
Frequency Preset Changes the frequency bank and the channel
Name Enters the transmitter name
Auto Lock Activates/deactivates the automatic lock mode
Advanced Calls up the extended menu “Advanced Menu”
Exit Exits the operating menu and returns to the current standard display
Extended menu “Advanced Menu”
Tune Sets the transmission frequencies for the frequency bank “U”
Sets a channel and a transmission frequency for the frequency bank “U”
#Select this menu item and call it up by pressing the SET button (SK, SKP)/the
multi-function switch (SKM) until the channel selection appears.
Mute Mode (SK, SKP only) Sets the mode for the MUTE switch
Cable Emulation (SK only) Emulates guitar cable capacities
Pilot Tone Activates/deactivates the pilot tone transmission
LCD Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the display panel
Reset Resets the transmitter
Software Revision Displays the current software revision
Exit Exits the extended menu “Advanced Menu” and returns to the main menu
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