Sennheiser sk100-g3 bodypak transmitter User manual

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Contents
Contents
Important safety instructions ........................................................................... 2
The SK 100 G3 bodypack transmitter.............................................................. 3
The frequency bank system ........................................................................ 3
Areas of application ...................................................................................... 4
Delivery includes................................................................................................... 5
Product overview.................................................................................................. 6
Overview of the SK 100 bodypack transmitter....................................... 6
Overview of the displays.............................................................................. 7
Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation........................................ 8
Inserting the batteries/accupack ............................................................... 8
Charging the accupack.................................................................................. 8
Connecting the microphone cable/instrument cable............................. 8
Attaching and positioning the microphones ........................................... 9
Attaching the bodypack transmitter to clothing................................. 10
Using the bodypack transmitter.................................................................... 11
Switching the bodypack transmitter on/off......................................... 11
Deactivating the lock mode temporarily ............................................... 12
Muting the audio signal
or deactivating the RF signal ................................................................... 12
Selecting a standard display .................................................................... 13
Using the operating menu .............................................................................. 14
The buttons ................................................................................................. 14
Overview of the operating menu ............................................................ 14
Working with the operating menu ......................................................... 15
Adjusting settings via the operating menu................................................ 17
The main menu “Menu” ............................................................................ 17
The extended menu “Advanced Menu”................................................. 19
Adjustment tips................................................................................................. 22
Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with a receiver.................. 22
Cleaning the bodypack transmitter .............................................................. 22
If a problem occurs ........................................................................................... 23
Specifications ..................................................................................................... 24
Connector assignment............................................................................... 25
Polar diagrams and frequency response curves
of the microphones .................................................................................... 25
Manufacturer Declarations.............................................................................. 27
For more detailed information on the individual sections of
this instruction manual, visit the SK 100 G3 product page
on our website at www.sennheiser.com.
There you can also view an animated instruction manual.

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Important safety instructions
Important safety instructions
• Read this instruction manual.
• Keep this instruction manual. Always include this instruction manual
when passing the device on to third parties.
• Heed all warnings and follow all instructions.
• Clean the device only with a slightly damp cloth.
• Do not place the device near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves,
or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by Sennheiser.
• When replacement parts are required, only use replacement parts
specified by Sennheiser or those having the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required if the device has been damaged in any way, liquid
has been spilled, objects have fallen inside, the device has been exposed
to rain or moisture, does not operate properly or has been dropped.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of short circuits, do not use the device near
water and do not expose it to rain or moisture.
Intended use
Intended use of the ew 100 G3 series devices includes:
• having read these instructions especially the chapter “Important safety
instructions”,
• using the devices within the operating conditions and limitations
described in this instruction manual.
“Improper use” means using the devices other than as described in these
instructions, or under operating conditions which differ from those
described herein.

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The SK 100 G3 bodypack transmitter
The SK 100 G3 bodypack transmitter
The SK 100 G3 bodypack transmitter is part of the evolution wireless series
generation 3 (ew G3). With this series, Sennheiser offers high-quality
state-of-the-art RF transmission systems with a high level of operational
reliability and ease of use. Transmitters and receivers permit wireless
transmission with studio-quality sound.
Features of the evolution wireless 100 G3 series:
• Optimized PLL synthesizer and microprocessor technology
•HDX noise reduction system
•Pilottonesquelchcontrol
• True diversity technology
• Switching bandwidth of 42 MHz
• Increased immunity to intermodulation and interferences in multi-
channel operation
The frequency bank system
Please note: Frequency usage is different for each country. Your
Sennheiser partner will have all the necessary details on the available legal
frequencies for your area.
The bodypack transmitter is available in 6 UHF frequency ranges with
1,680 transmission frequencies per frequency range:
Each frequency range (A–E, G) offers 21 frequency banks with up to
12 channels each:
Each of the channels in the frequency banks “1” to “20” has been factory-
preset to a fixed transmission frequency (frequency preset).
The factory-preset frequencies within one frequency bank are intermodu-
lation-free. These frequencies cannot be changed.
For an overview of the frequency presets, please refer to the supplied
frequency information sheet. Updated versions of the frequency informa-
tion sheet can be downloaded from the SK 100 G3 product page on our
website at www.sennheiser.com.
The frequency bank “U” allow you to freely select and store transmission
frequencies. It might be that these transmission frequencies are not inter-
modulation-free.
Range A: 516 – 558 MHz Range C: 734 – 776 MHz
Range G: 566 – 608 MHz Range D: 780 – 822 MHz
Range B: 626 – 668 MHz Range E: 823 – 865 MHz
Frequency bank 1 ... 20
Frequency bank U
Channel 12 – frequency preset
Channel 1– frequency preset
Channel 2– frequency preset
Channel 12 – freely selectable frequency
Channel 1– freely selectable frequency
Channel 2– freely selectable frequency

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The SK 100 G3 bodypack transmitter
Areas of application
The bodypack transmitter can be combined with the EM 100 G3 stationary
receiver.
The EM 100 G3 stationary receiver is available in the same UHF frequency
ranges and is equipped with the same frequency bank system. This has the
advantage that
• a transmission system is ready for immediate use after switch-on,
• several transmission systems can be operated simultaneously on the
preset frequencies without causing intermodulation interference.
Overview of the microphones and instrument cables:
Transmitter Receiver Combinable with
SK 100 G3 EM 100 G3 • Clip-on microphones:
ME 2, ME 4
• Headmics:
ME 3
• Instrument cables:
CI 1
Microphone/ instrument cable Type Pick-up pattern
ME 2 clip-on microphone
pre-polarized
condenser
microphone
omni
ME 4 clip-on microphone cardioid
ME 3 headmic cardioid
CI 1 instrument cable – –
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PEAK
MUTE
P
-10
0
40
25
10 -20
-30
AF
RF
MHz
SET

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Delivery includes
Delivery includes
The packaging contains the following items:
1 SK 100 G3 bodypack transmitter
2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V
1 instruction manual
1 frequency information sheet

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Product overview
Product overview
Overview of the SK 100 bodypack transmitter
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 BAT)
Audio overmodulation indicator, yellow LED
(lit = AF PEAK)
Charging contacts
SET button
왖/왔rocker 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

쐋















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Product overview
Overview of the displays
After switch-on, the bodypack transmitter displays the standard display
“Frequency/Name”. For further illustrations and examples of the different
standard displays, refer to page 13.
The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds.
Display Meaning
Audio level “AF”Modulation of the bodypack transmitter
with peak hold function
When the transmitter’s audio input level is
excessively high, the “AF” display shows
full deflection and, in addition, the yellow
AF PEAK LED lights up
:
Frequency Current transmission frequency
Name User selectable name
Transmission icon RF signal is being transmitted
Lock mode icon Lock mode is activated
“P” (Pilot) Pilot tone transmission is activated
“MUTE”Microphone or line input is muted
Battery status Charge status:
approx. 100%
approx. 70%
approx. 30%
charge status is critical ,
the red LOW BATT LED is
flashing:
MHz
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P
AF
 







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Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation
Putting the bodypack transmitter into
operation
Inserting the batteries/accupack
For powering the bodypack transmitter, you can either use two 1.5 V AA
size batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack.
왘Open the battery compartment by pushing the two catches in the
direction of the arrows and open the cover .
왘Insert the two batteries or the accupack as shown above. Please
observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries/accupack.
왘Close the battery compartment.
The battery compartment cover locks into place with an audible
click.
Charging the accupack
To charge the BA 2015 accupack:
왘Insert the bodypack transmitter into the L 2015 charger (optional
accessory).
Connecting the microphone cable/instrument cable
The audio input is designed for the connection of both condenser micro-
phones and instruments (e.g. guitars). DC powering of the condenser
microphones is via the audio input (3.5 mm jack socket MIC/LINE ).
왘Use one of the recommended Sennheiser microphones or the optional
CI 1 instrument cable (see page 4).
왘Connect the 3.5 mm jack plug from the Sennheiser microphone or
instrument cable to the 3.5 mm jack socket MIC/LINE .
왘Lock the 3.5 mm jack plug by screwing down the coupling ring of
the cable.
왘Via the operating menu, adjust the sensitivity of the microphone/line
input (see page 17).
The L 2015 charger can only charge the combination BA 2015
accupack/bodypack transmitter. Standard batteries (primary
cells) or individual rechargeable battery cells cannot be charged.







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Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation
Attaching and positioning the microphones
ME 2
왘Use the microphone clip to attach the microphone to clothing
(e.g. tie, lapel).
왘Attach the ME 2 microphone as close as possible to the sound source.
The ME 2 clip-on microphone has an omni-directional pick-up pattern. It is
therefore not necessary to position it precisely.
ME 3
왘Adjust the ME 3 headmic so that a comfortable and secure fit is
ensured.
The ME 3 headmic has a cardioid pick-up pattern.
왘Position the microphone so that its sound inlet is directed towards the
sound source (e.g. mouth).
ME 4
왘Use the microphone clip  to attach the microphone to clothing
(e.g. tie, lapel).
The ME 4 clip-on microphone has a cardioid pick-up pattern.
왘Position the ME 4 so that its sound inlet is directed towards the sound
source (e.g. mouth).



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Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation
Attaching the bodypack transmitter to clothing
You can use the belt clip to attach the bodypack transmitter to clothing
(e.g. belt, waistband).
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 from
its fixing points and attach it the other way round.
The belt clip is secured so that it cannot slide out of its fixing points
accidentally.
To detach the belt clip:
왘Lift one side of the belt clip as shown.
왘Press down the belt clip at one fixing point and pull it out of the trans-
mitter housing.
왘Repeat for the other side.


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Using the bodypack transmitter
Using the bodypack transmitter
To establish a transmission link, proceed as follows:
1. Switch the receiver on (see the instruction manual of the receiver).
2. Switch the bodypack transmitter on (see below).
The transmission link is established and the receiver’s RF level display
“RF” reacts.
Switching the bodypack transmitter on/off
왘Push the two battery compartment catches and open the battery
compartment cover .
To switch the bodypack transmitter on (online operation):
To switch the bodypack transmitter off:
To switch the bodypack transmitter on and to deactivate the RF signal on
switch-on (offline operation):
왘Briefly press the ON/OFF button .
The bodypack transmitter transmits an RF signal. The stan-
dard display “Frequency/Name” appears on the display
panel. The red ON LED lights up and the transmission
icon is displayed.
You can switch the bodypack transmitter on and deactivate the
RF signal on switch-on. For more information, see below.
왘Press the ON/OFF button until “OFF” appears on the
display panel.
The red ON LED goes off and the display panel turns 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.
왘Press the ON/OFF button until “RF Mute On?” appears on
the display panel.
왘Press the SET button.
The transmission frequency is displayed but the bodypack
transmitter does not transmit an RF signal. The transmission
icon is not displayed
.
Use this function to save battery power or to prepare a bodypack
transmitter for use during live operation without causing inter-
ference to existing transmission links.






ON/OFF
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
SET
MHz
543.200
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AF


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Using the bodypack transmitter
To activate the RF signal:
Deactivating the lock mode temporarily
You can activate or deactivate the automatic lock mode via the “Auto
Lock” menu item (see page 18). If the lock mode is activated, you have to
temporarily deactivate it In order to be able to operate the bodypack
transmitter:
Prior to this, the lock mode icon flashes, indicating that the lock mode is
being activated.
Muting the audio signal
or deactivating the RF signal
The MUTE switch allows you to mute the audio signal or to deactivate
the RF signal. Via the “Mute Mode” menu item, you can set the desired
function of the MUTE switch (see page 20):
왘From the “Mute Mode” menu item, select the desired setting
(see page 20).
왘Exit the operating menu.
왘Slide the MUTE switch to the left, to the position MUTE.
The bodypack transmitter reacts as indicated in the table.
왘Briefly press the ON/OFF button.
“RF Mute Off” appears on the display panel.
왘Press the SET button.
The transmission icon is displayed again.
왘Press the rocker button.
“Unlock?” appears on the display panel.
왘Press the SET button.
The lock mode is temporarily deactivated:
Setting Slide the MUTE switch ... Function
“AF On/Off”... to the left (position MUTE)Mutes the audio signal
... to the right Unmutes the audio signal
“RF On/Off”... to the left (position MUTE)Deactivates the RF signal
(offline operation)
... to the right Activates the RF signal
(online operation)
“Disabled”... to the left (position MUTE)None
ON/OFF
SET
SET
When you are in the operating menu
The lock mode is deactivated as long as you are in the
operating menu.
When one of the standard displays is shown
The lock mode is automatically activated after 10 seconds.
MHz
543.200
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MUTE
P
AF



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Using the bodypack transmitter
The current state of the muting function or the RF signal is displayed on
the display panel of the bodypack transmitter:
Selecting a standard display
Audio signal is muted
Transmitter’s display panel: “MUTE” is displayed
Audio signal is activated (muting is canceled)
Transmitter’s display panel: “MUTE” is not displayed
RF signal is deactivated
Transmitter’s display panel: Transmission icon is not
displayed
RF signal is activated
Transmitter’s display panel: Transmission icon is displayed
You can also deactivate the RF signal on switch-on. For more
information, refer to the chapter “Switching the bodypack trans-
mitter on/off” on page 11.
Using the ON/OFF button, you can also activate/deactivate the RF
signal during operation. To do so, briefly press the ON/OFF button
and proceed as described on page 11.
왘Press the rocker button to select a standard display:
Contents of the display Selectable standard display
“Frequency/Name”
“Channel/Frequency”
“Channel/Name”
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P
AF
MHz
543.200
B.Ch: 20.12
MUTE
P
AF
B.Ch: 20.12
MUTE
P
AF
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Using the operating menu
Using the operating menu
The buttons
Overview of the operating menu
Button Function of the button
Press the
ON/OFF button
• Switches the bodypack transmitter on and off
• Cancels the entry and returns to the current
standard display (ESC function)
• Deactivates the RF signal
(special function, see page 12)
Press the SET
button
• 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
Press the rocker
button
• Selects a standard display
• Changes to the next/previous menu item
• Changes the setting of a menu item
Display Function of the menu item
Main menu “Menu”
Sensitivity Adjusts the sensitivity “AF”
(see page 17)
Frequency Preset Changes the frequency bank and the channel
(see page 18)
Name Enters the transmitter name
(see page 18)
Auto Lock Activates/deactivates the automatic lock mode
(see page 18)
Advanced Calls up the extended menu “Advanced Menu”
(see page 19)
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” (see page 19)
Special function: Sets a channel and a transmission
frequency for the frequency bank “U”
(see page 19)
Mute Mode Sets the mode for the MUTE switch
(see page 20)
Cable Emulation Emulates guitar cable capacities (see page 20)
Pilot Tone Activates/deactivates the pilot tone transmission
(see page 20)
ON/OFF
SET
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”

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Using the operating menu
Working with the operating menu
By way of example of the “Sensitivity” menu, this section describes how to
use the operating menu.
Changing from the current standard display to the operating
menu
Selecting a menu item
Changing and storing settings
The rocker button features a “fast search” function:
Canceling an entry
To return to the last edited menu item:
LCD Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the display panel
(see page 20)
Reset Resets the bodypack transmitter
(see page 21)
Software Revision Displays the current software revision
(see page 21)
Exit Exits the extended menu “Advanced Menu” and
returns to the main 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 11).
왘Press the SET button.
The current standard display is replaced by the main menu.
The last selected menu item is displayed.
왘Press the rocker button to change to the “Sensitivity” menu
item.
The current setting of the selected menu item is displayed:
왘Press the SET button to call up the menu item.
왘Press the rocker button to adjust the input sensitivity.
왘Press the SET button to store the setting.
Rocker button Display
Press the UP button jumps to the previous menu item/setting
Press the DOWN button jumps to the next menu item/setting
Hold the button pressed cycles continuously
왘Press the ON/OFF button to cancel the entry.
The current standard display appears on the display panel.
왘Press the SET button so many times until the last edited
menu item appears.
Display Function of the menu item
SET
Menu
Sensitivity
–12 dB
Menu
–12 dB
Sensitivity
– 12 dB
Sensitivity
–36 dB
Sensitivity
“Stored”
Call up
“Sensitivity”
Select the desired
setting
Store the setting
SET
SET
SET
SET
ON/OFF
SET

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Using the operating menu
Exiting a menu item
To return to the next higher menu level:
To directly return to the current standard display:
왘Change to the “Exit” menu item.
왘Confirm your selection.
You return to the next higher menu level.
왘Press the ON/OFF button.
Menu
Exit
SET
ON/OFF

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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
Adjusting settings via the operating
menu
The main menu “Menu”
Adjusting the input sensitivity – “Sensitivity”
Adjustment range: 0 to −60 dB, adjustable in steps of 3 dB
The transmitter’s audio level display “AF” always indicates the audio level,
even if the bodypack transmitter is muted, e.g. allowing you to check the
adjusted sensitivity before live operation.
The following figures are a guide to the best settings:
Make use of the possibility to adjust settings via the operating
menu of your receiver and to transfer these settings to the body-
pack transmitter. For more information, refer to the instruction
manual of the receiver. The relevant information is marked with
the sync icon.
For more detailed information on the operating menu, visit the
SK 100 G3 product page at www.sennheiser.com.
Input sensitivity
adjusted ... Effect/display
... too high Close talking distances, speakers with loud voices
or loud music passages cause overmodulation in
the transmission link. The yellow AF PEAK LED 
lights up. The audio level display “AF”shows full
deflection for the duration of the overmodulation.
... correctly The audio level display “AF”shows full
deflection only during the loudest passages.
... too low The transmission link is undermodulated. This
results in a signal with high background noise.
Transmission situation Sensitivity setting
Loud music/vocals −30 to −21 dB
Presentations −21 to 0 dB
Instrument input
Electric guitars with
single coil pickups
−30 to −24 dB
Electric guitars with
humbucker pickups
−45 to −30 dB
Guitars with active electronics
(active pickups, active EQs,
piezo pickups)
−45 to −30 dB
Menu
–12 dB
Sensitivity
– 12 dB
Sensitivity
–36 dB
Sensitivity
“Stored”
Call up
“Sensitivity”
Select the desired
setting
Store the setting
SET
SET

MHz
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B.Ch: 20.12
MUTE
P
AF


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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
Selecting the frequency bank and the channel manually –
“Frequency Preset”
When you are in the “Frequency Preset” menu item, the RF signal is
deactivated.
Overview of the frequency banks and channels:
When setting up multi-channel systems, please observe the following:
Only the factory-preset frequencies within one frequency bank are inter-
modulation-free (see page 22). Bodypack transmitter and receiver of a
transmission link have to be set to the same frequency. It is vital to
observe the notes on frequency selection on page 22.
Entering a name – “Name”
Via the “Name” menu, you can enter a freely selectable name (e.g. the
name of the performer) for the bodypack transmitter.
The name can be displayed on the standard displays “Frequency/Name”
and “Channel/Name”. The name can consist of up to 8 characters such as:
• letters (without pronounciation marks),
•numbersfrom0to9,
• special characters and spaces.
To enter a name, proceed as follows:
Activating/deactivating the automatic lock mode – “Auto Lock”
The lock mode prevents that the bodypack transmitter is accidentally
switched off or programed during operation. The lock mode icon on
the current standard display indicates that the lock mode is activated.
For information on how to use the lock mode, refer to page 12.
Frequency bank Channels Type
“1” to “20”up to 12 per
frequency bank
System bank:
frequencies are factor-preset
“U”up to 12 User bank:
frequencies are freely selectable
왘Press the rocker button to select a character.
왘Press the SET button to change to the next segment/
character or to store the complete entry.
왘Press the rocker button to select the desired setting.
Menu
B.Ch: 5.12
Frequency Preset
B.Ch:
MHz
Frequency Preset
5.12 B.Ch:
MHz
Frequency Preset
1.12
Call up
“Frequency Preset”
Select the frequency
bank and confirm
Select the channel;
store the setting
“Stored”
SET SET
SET
Call up “Name” Enter a character
and confirm
Enter a character;
store the setting
Menu
Lichael
Name
Name Name
Lichael Michael
“Stored”
SET SET
SET
SET
Call up
“Auto Lock”
Select the desired
setting
Active
Auto Lock
Active
Auto Lock
Inactive
Auto Lock
Menu
Store the setting
“Stored”
SET
SET