Sennheiser SKP 300 G3 User manual

SKP 300
Instruction manual

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Contents
Contents
Important safety instructions............................................2
The SKP 300 G3 plug-on transmitter................................3
Areas of application .......................................................3
The frequency bank system .........................................4
Delivery includes...................................................................5
Product overview..................................................................6
Overview of the SKP 300 G3 plug-on
transmitter.......................................................................6
Overview of the displays...............................................7
Putting the plug-on transmitter into operation.............8
Inserting the batteries/accupack ................................8
Charging the accupack...................................................8
Plugging the plug-on transmitter onto a
microphone......................................................................9
Using the plug-on transmitter........................................ 10
Switching the plug-on transmitter on/off ............. 10
Deactivating the lock mode temporarily ................ 11
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
he main menu “Menu” ............................................... 17
The extended menu “Advanced Menu” .................. 19
Synchronizing the plug-on transmitter with
a receiver ............................................................................. 23
Synchronizing the plug-on transmitter with
the receiver – individual operation.......................... 23
Synchronizing plug-on transmitters with
receivers – multi-channel operation........................ 24
Cleaning and maintaining the plug-on transmitter.... 25
Recommendations and tips............................................. 26
If a problem occurs ... ........................................................ 27
Specifications...................................................................... 29
Manufacturer Declarations .............................................. 31

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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 product on to
third parties.
• Heed all warnings and follow all instructions.
• Use only a cloth for cleaning the product.
• Do not place the product near any heat sources such
as radiators, stoves, or other devices (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by
Sennheiser.
• 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 product 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 product near water and do not expose it to
rain or moisture.
Intended use
Intended use of the SKP 300 G3 plug-on transmitter
includes:
• having read this instruction manual, especially the
chapter “Important safety instructions” above on
this page,
• using the product within the operating conditions
and limitations described in this instruction manual.
“Improper use” means using the product other than as
described in these instructions, or under operating
conditions which differ from those described herein.

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The SKP 300 G3 plug-on transmitter
The SKP 300 G3 plug-on
transmitter
The SKP 300 G3 plug-on transmitter is part of the evolu-
tion wireless series ew 300 G3. This series 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 SKP 300 G3 plug-on transmitter:
• Optimized PLL synthesizer and microprocessor
technology
•HDX noise reduction system
• Pilot tone squelch control
• Switching bandwidth of up to 42 MHz
• Increased immunity to intermodulation and inter-
ferences in multi-channel operation
• 48 V phantom powering
Areas of application
The plug-on transmitter can be combined with the
EM 300 G3 rack-mount receiver. The EM 300 G3 rack-
mount receiver is available in the same UHF frequency
ranges and is equipped with the same frequency bank
system with factory-preset frequencies. 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.
Transmitter
Combinable
with ... Receiver
SKP 300 G3 dynamic and
condenser
microphones.
We recom-
mend using
Sennheiser
microphones.
EM 300 G3
Transmitter and receiver must have at least
software version 1.7 (see page 23).
531.375
ew300 G3
B.Ch: 20.24
PEAK
EQ:
+ 12dB
P
-10
040
30
20
10
-20
-30
-40
AF
RF
MHz
SKP300

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The SKP 300 G3 plug-on transmitter
The frequency bank system
The plug-on transmitter is available in 7 UHF frequency
ranges with up to 1,680 transmission frequencies per
frequency range:
Each frequency range (A-E, G, GB) offers 26 frequency
banks with up to 24 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 information sheet can be
downloaded from the SKP 300 G3 product page on our
website at www.sennheiser.com.
The frequency banks “U1” to “U6” allow you to freely
select and store transmission frequencies. It might be
that these transmission frequencies are not intermodu-
lation-free.
500 600 700 800
516 – 558 566 – 608 626 – 668 734 – 776 780 – 822 823 – 865
606 – 648
Range GB:
Range A: Range G: Range B: Range C: Range D: Range E:
Frequency bank 1... 20
Frequency bank U1 ... U6
Channel 24 – frequency preset
Channel 1– frequency preset
Channel 2– frequency preset
Channel 24 – freely selectable frequency
Channel 1– freely selectable frequency
Channel 2– freely selectable frequency

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Delivery includes
Delivery includes
The packaging contains the following items:
1 SKP 300 G3 plug-on transmitter
2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V
1 instruction manual
1frequencyinformationsheet
1 RF power information sheet
A list of accessories can be found on the
SKP 300 G3 product page at www.sennheiser.com.
For information on suppliers, contact your local
Sennheiser partner: www.sennheiser.com >
“Service & Support”.

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Product overview
Product overview
Overview of the SKP 300 G3 plug-on
transmitter
1Microphone input,
XLR-3 socket
(female, balanced)
2Mechanical locking
ring of XLR-3 socket
3Infra-red interface
4Display panel, backlit
in orange
5UP button (왖)
6DOWN button (왔)
7Operation and battery
status indicator, red LED:
lit = ON
flashing = LOW BATTERY
8ON/OFF button
with ESC function
(cancel)
9MUTE switch
0SET button
ABattery compartment
cover
2
3
1
4
6
7
9
:
A
5
8

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Product overview
Overview of the displays
After switch-on, the plug-on transmitter displays the
standard display “Frequency/Name”. For further illus-
trations and examples of the different standard
displays, refer to page 13.
The display backlighting is automatically reduced after
approx. 20 seconds.
Display Meaning
1Audio level
“AF”
Modulation of the plug-on trans-
mitter with peak hold function
2Frequency Current transmission frequency
3Name User selectable name
4Transmission
icon
RF signal is being transmitted
5Lock mode icon Lock mode is activated
6“P” (pilot tone) Pilot tone transmission is
activated
7“MUTE”Microphone input is muted
8Battery status Charge status:
MHz
543.850
ew300 G3
MUTE
P
AF
1234
5
678
approx. 100%
approx. 70%
approx. 30%
critical charge status,
the red
LOW BATTERY LED 7is
flashing:
7

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Putting the plug-on transmitter into operation
Putting the plug-on
transmitter into operation
Inserting the batteries/accupack
For powering the plug-on transmitter, you can either
use two 1.5 V AA size batteries or the rechargeable
Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack (optional accessory).
왘Slide the battery compartment cover Ain the direc-
tion of the embossed arrow and open the cover A.
왘Insert the two batteries or the accupack as shown
below. Please observe correct polarity when inserting
the batteries/accupack.
왘Close the battery compartment.
The battery compartment cover Alocks into place
with an audible click.
Charging the accupack
왘Remove the BA 2015 accupack.
왘Insert the BA 2015 accupack into the L 2015 charger
(optional accessory).
The L 2015 charger can only charge the BA 2015
accupack. Standard batteries (primary cells) or
individual rechargeable battery cells cannot be
charged.
A
A

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Putting the plug-on transmitter into operation
Plugging the plug-on transmitter onto a
microphone
왘Plug the microphone’s XLR-3M socket onto the XLR-
3F socket 1of the transmitter. Make sure that the
latch Blocks into place.
왘Tighten the locking ring 2in the direction of the
arrow.
The transmitter uses the microphone body as an
antenna – therefore microphones with a metal
casing should be used for best signal transmission.
2
B
1