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EM 100

Instruction manual

Tastensymbole / Button icons / Icnes de touches / Simboli dei tasti /

Smbolos de las teclas / Toetssymbolen / Smbolos dos botes / /

Taste STANDBY / STANDBY button / Touche STANDBY / Tasto di STAND-BY/

Tecla STANDBY / Toets STANDBY / Boto STANDBY / STANDBY / STANDBY

STANDBY drcken / Press the STANDBY button / Appuyer sur la touche STANDBY / Premere STAND-BY /

Pulsar STANDBY / STANDBY indrukken / Premir STANDBY / STANDBY / STANDBY

Taste SET/ SET button/ Touche SET/ Tasto SET/ Tecla SET/ Toets SET / Boto SET/ SET/ SET

SET drcken / Press the SET button / Appuyer sur la touche SET / Premere SET / Pulsar SET /

SET indrukken / Premir SET / SET / SET

Taste UP/DOWN / UP/DOWN button / Touche UP/DOWN / Tasto UP/DOWN/

Tecla UP/DOWN / Toets UP/DOWN / Boto UP/DOWN / UP/DOWN / UP/DOWN

UP/DOWN drcken / Press the UP/DOWN button / Appuyer sur la touche UP/DOWN / Premere UP/DOWN /

PulsarUP/DOWN / UP/DOWN indrukken / Premir UP/DOWN / UP/DOWN / UP/DOWN

SET

SET

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Contents

Important safety instructions ........................................................................................................................ 2

The EM 100 G3 stationary receiver ................................................................................................................ 4 The frequency bank system ...................................................................................................................... 4

Delivery includes ............................................................................................................................................. 5

Product overview ............................................................................................................................................ 6 Overview of the EM 100 receiver .............................................................................................................. 6 Overview of the displays ........................................................................................................................... 7

Putting the receiver into operation ............................................................................................................... 8 Preparing the receiver for use ................................................................................................................... 8 Connecting an amplifier/mixing console ................................................................................................ 12 Connecting the mains unit ...................................................................................................................... 12

Using the receiver ......................................................................................................................................... 12 Switching the receiver on/off ................................................................................................................. 12 Synchronizing a transmitter with the receiver ....................................................................................... 13 Deactivating the lock mode temporarily ................................................................................................ 14 Muting the audio signal .......................................................................................................................... 14 Selecting a standard display ................................................................................................................... 15

Using the operating menu ........................................................................................................................... 16 The buttons ............................................................................................................................................. 16 Overview of the operating menu ............................................................................................................ 16

Adjustment tips ............................................................................................................................................ 18 Standard displays with additional functions .......................................................................................... 18 Synchronizing a transmitter with the receiver ....................................................................................... 19

Cleaning the receiver .................................................................................................................................... 21

If a problem occurs ... .................................................................................................................................... 21

Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 23

For more detailed information on the individual sections of this instruction manual, visit the EM 100 G3

product page on our website at www.sennheiser.com.

There you can also view an animated instruction manual.

Important safety instructions

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Important safety instructions

Read this instruction manual.

Keep this instruction manual. Always include this instruction manual when passing the

device and the mains unit on to third parties.

Heed all warnings and follow all instructions in this instruction manual.

Only clean the device and the mains unit when they are not connected to the mains. Use a

cloth for cleaning.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required if the device or the mains unit have been damaged in any way, liquid

has been spilled, objects have fallen inside, the device or the mains unit have been exposed

to rain or moisture, do not operate properly or have been dropped.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use the device and the mains

unit near water and do not expose them to rain or moisture. Do not place objects filled with

liquids, such as vases or coffee cups, on the device.

Only use the supplied mains unit.

Unplug the mains unit from the wall socket

to completely disconnect the device from the mains,

during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

Only operate the mains unit from the type of power source specified in the chapter

Specifications (see page 23).

Ensure that the mains unit is

in a safe operating condition and easily accessible,

properly plugged into the wall socket,

only operated within the permissible temperature range,

not covered or exposed to direct sunlight for longer periods of time in order to prevent

heat accumulation (see Specifications on page 23).

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install the device and the mains unit in accordance

with the instructions given in this instruction manual.

Do not install the device and the mains unit 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.

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cables as this may result in fire and electric

shock.

Danger due to high volumes

This device is capable of producing sound pressure exceeding 85 dB(A). 85 dB(A) is the

sound pressure corresponding to the maximum permissible volume which is by law (in

some countries) allowed to affect your hearing for the duration of a working day. It is used

as a basis according to the specifications of industrial medicine. Higher volumes or longer

durations can damage your hearing. At higher volumes, the duration must be shortened

Important safety instructions

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in order to prevent hearing damage. The following are sure signs that you have been

subjected to excessive noise for too long a time:

You can hear ringing or whistling sounds in your ears.

You have the impression (even for a short time only) that you can no longer hear high

notes.

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 instruc-

tion manual.

Improper use means using the devices other than as described in these instructions, or

under operating conditions which differ from those described herein.

The EM 100 G3 stationary receiver

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The EM 100 G3 stationary receiver

The EM 100 G3 stationary receiver 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

Pilot tone squelch control

True diversity technology

Switching bandwidth of 42 MHz

Scan function (Easy Setup) for scanning the frequency banks for unused channels

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 receiver is available in 6 UHF frequency ranges with 1,680 receiving frequencies per

frequency range:

Each frequency range (AE, G, GB) offers 21 frequency banks with up to 12 channels each:

Range A: Range G: Range B: Range C: Range D: Range E: 516 558 566 608 626 668 734 776 780 822 823 865

606 648 Range GB

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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Each of the channels in the frequency banks 1 to 20 has been factory-preset to a fixed

receiving frequency (frequency preset).

The factory-preset frequencies within one frequency bank are intermodulation-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 EM 100 G3 product page on our website at www.sennheiser.com.

The frequency bank U allows you to freely select and store receiving frequencies. It might

be that these receiving frequencies are not intermodulation-free (see page 20).

Delivery includes

The packaging contains the following items:

1 EM 100 G3 stationary receiver

1 mains unit

2 rod antennas

2 stacking elements

1 instruction manual

1 frequency information sheet

1 RF licensing information sheet

4 device feet

Product overview

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Product overview

Overview of the EM 100 receiver

533.875 ew100 G3 20.12

MHz

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0682

P SET

PEAK

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A

B

Operating elements front panel Operating elements rear panel

button

Infra-red interface

Display panel, backlit in orange

SET button

UP/DOWN button

STANDBY button,

serves as the ESC (cancel) key in the

operating menu

Cable grip for power supply DC cable

DC socket (DC IN) for connection of

mains unit

Audio output (AF OUT BAL),

XLR-3M socket, balanced

Audio output (AF OUT UNBAL),

(6.3 mm) jack socket,

unbalanced

Service interface (DATA)

Service interface (DATA)

Antenna input II (ANT II) with

remote power supply input,

BNC socket

Type plate

Antenna input I (ANT I) with

remote power supply input,

BNC socket

A B

Product overview

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Overview of the displays

After switch-on, the receiver displays the standard display Receiver Parameters. For further

illustrations and examples of the different standard displays, please refer to page 15. This

standard display displays the operating states of the receiver.

Display Meaning

RF level RF

(Radio Frequency)

Audio level AF

(Audio Frequency)

Frequency bank and

channel Current frequency bank and channel number

Frequency Current receiving frequency

Name Freely selectable name of the receiver

Pilot tone P Activated pilot tone evaluation

Muting function

MUTE (see page 14)

Receiver is muted

Receiver does not output an audio signal (see also page 21).

Battery status of the

transmitter

Charge status:

Lock mode icon Lock mode is activated

533.875 ew100 G3 20.12

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PEAK

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Diversity display:

Antenna input I is active

Antenna input II is active

RF signal level:

Field strength of the transmitted signal

Squelch threshold level

PEAK

-10 0

-20 -30 AF

Modulation of the transmitter with peak hold function

When the level display for audio level shows full

deflection, the audio input level is excessively high.

When the transmitter is overmodulated frequently or

for extended periods of time, the PEAK display is

shown inverted.

approx. 100%

approx. 70%

approx. 30%

icon is flashing; charge status is critical

Putting the receiver into operation

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Putting the receiver into operation

Preparing the receiver for use

Setting up the receiver on a flat surface

Place the receiver on a flat, horizontal surface. Please note that the device feet can leave

stains on delicate surfaces.

Fastening the

stacking elements

To fasten the stacking elements :

Unscrew and remove the two recessed head screws (M4x8) on each side of the receiver

(see diagram).

Secure the stacking elements to the sides of the receiver using the previously removed

recessed head screws (see diagram).

Fitting the device feet The device feet are fitted to the base of the receiver (see diagram).

Clean the base of the receiver where you want to fix the device feet.

Fix the device feet to the base of the receiver by peeling off the backing paper and fitting

them as shown on the left.

The stacking elements are designed to help protect the operating elements from

damage or deformation, e.g. if the receiver is dropped. Therefore, fasten the sta-

cking elements, even if you do not want to stack your receivers.

If you want to stack receivers (see following section), only fit the device feet to the

base of the lowermost receiver.

Do not fit the device feet when mounting the receiver into a 19 rack.

Putting the receiver into operation

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Stacking receivers Stack several receivers on top of each other.

Connecting the

rod antennas

The supplied rod antennas are suitable for use in good reception conditions.

Connect the rod antennas (see diagram).

Align the antennas in a V-shape.

CAUTION! Danger of injury due to toppling receiver stacks!

High receiver stacks can easily topple over.

Place the stack on an absolutely flat surface.

Secure the stack against toppling over.

Fasten the stacking elements as described in the previous section.

Stack the receivers so that the recesses of the stacking elements completely engage with

each other.

When using more than one receiver, we recommend connecting remote antennas

and, if necessary, using Sennheiser antenna accessories. For more information, visit

the ew G3 product page at www.sennheiser.com.

XXX - XXX MHz

FREQ. RANGE- X:

SER. NO.: XXXXXXXXXX

TRUE DIVERSITY RECEIVER EM 100

IDENT. NO.: XXXXXX

IC: 2099A- XXXXXXX

DESIGNED IN GERMANY, ASSEMBLED IN USA0682

XXX - XXX MHz

FREQ. RANGE- X:

SER. NO.: XXXXXXXXXX

TRUE DIVERSITY RECEIVER EM 100

IDENT. NO.: XXXXXX

IC: 2099A- XXXXXXX

DESIGNED IN GERMANY, ASSEMBLED IN USA0682

Putting the receiver into operation

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Mounting the receiver into a 19 rack

Rack mounting

one receiver

To mount the receiver into a rack, you require the GA 3 rack adapter (optional accessory):

Secure the rack mount ears (supplied with the GA 3 rack adapter) to the receiver in

the same way as described for the stacking elements (see page 8).

Secure the blanking plate to one of the rack mount ears using two recessed head

screws (M 6x10) (see left-hand diagram).

Connect the antennas. There are two ways to connect the antennas:

You can connect the rod antennas to the rear of the receiver (see page 9). In this

case, insert the two blanking plugs into the holes of the blanking plate (see left-

hand diagram).

You can use the AM 2 antenna front mount kit (optional accessory) and mount the rod

antennas to the front of the receiver (see right-hand diagram).

Slide the receiver with the mounted blanking plate into the 19 rack.

Secure the rack mount ears and the blanking plate to the 19 rack.

Do not mount the stacking elements and do not fit the rubber feet when rack moun-

ting the receiver.

CAUTION! Risks when rack mounting the receiver!

When installing the device in a closed or multi-rack assembly, please consider that, during

operation, the ambient temperature, the mechanical loading and the electrical potentials will

be different from those of devices which are not mounted into a rack.

Make sure that the ambient temperature within the rack does not exceed the permissible

temperature limit specified in the EM 100 G3 specifications.

Ensure sufficient ventilation; if necessary, provide additional ventilation.

Make sure that the mechanical loading of the rack is even.

When connecting to the power supply, observe the information indicated on the type

plate. Avoid circuit overloading. If necessary, provide overcurrent protection.

When rack mounting, please note that intrinsically harmless leakage currents of the

individual mains units may accumulate, thereby exceeding the allowable limit value.

As a remedy, ground the rack via an additional ground connection.

When using more than one receiver, we recommend connecting remote antennas

and, if necessary, using Sennheiser antenna accessories. For more information, visit

the ew G3 product page at www.sennheiser.com.

Putting the receiver into operation

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Align the antennas in a V-shape.

Rack mounting two receivers

To mount two receivers into a rack using the GA 3 rack adapter (optional accessory):

Place the two receivers side by side upside-down onto a flat surface:

Secure the jointing plate to the receivers using six recessed head screws (M 3x6).

The rack mount ears are mounted instead of the stacking elements:

Secure the rack mount ears to the receivers as described on page 8.

To mount the antennas:

Use remote antennas, if necessary in conjunction with the ASA 1 antenna splitter.

For more information, visit ew G3 product pages at www.sennheiser.com.

To mount the receivers into the 19 rack:

Slide the receivers into the 19 rack.

Secure the rack mount ears to the 19 rack.

When rack mounting two receivers side by side, you can only front mount the anten-

nas when using the ASA 1 antenna splitter in conjunction with the AM 2 antenna

front mount kit and an additional GA 3 rack adapter. For more information, visit

ew G3 product pages at www.sennheiser.com.

We recommend using remote antennas.

Using the receiver

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Connecting an amplifier/mixing console

The receivers XLR-3M socket and the (6.3 mm) jack socket are connected in parallel.

Use a suitable cable to connect the amplifier and/or the mixing console to the XLR-3M

socket or the (6.3 mm) jack socket (see also page 24).

Via the operating menu, adjust the audio output level (AF OUT) of the receiver to the

input of the amplifier or mixing console (see page 17). The audio output level is adjusted

via the operating menu and is common for both sockets.

Connecting the mains unit

Only use the supplied mains unit. It is designed for the receiver and ensures safe operation.

Insert the connector of the mains unit into the socket of the receiver.

Pass the cable of the mains unit through the cable grip .

Slide the supplied country adapter onto the mains unit .

Plug the mains unit into a wall socket.

Using the receiver

To establish a transmission link, proceed as follows:

1. Switch the receiver on (see below).

2. Switch the transmitter on (see the instruction manual of the transmitter).

The transmission link is established and the receivers RF level display RF reacts.

If you cannot establish a transmission link between transmitter and receiver:

Make sure that transmitter and receiver are set to the same frequency bank and to the

same channel.

If necessary, read the chapter If a problem occurs ... on page 21.

Switching the receiver on/off

To switch the receiver on:

It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 19.

75 100 G3

MHz

SET

Briefly press the STANDBY button . The receiver switches on and the Receiver Parameters standard display appe-

ars.

Using the receiver

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To switch the receiver to standby mode:

If necessary, deactivate the lock mode (see page 14).

To completely switch the receiver off:

Disconnect the receiver from the mains by unplugging the mains unit from the wall

socket.

Synchronizing a transmitter with the receiver

You can synchronize a suitable transmitter of the ew 100 G3 series with the receiver. During

synchronization, the following parameters are transferred to the transmitter:

To transfer the parameters:

Switch the transmitter and the receiver on.

Press the button on the receiver.

Sync appears on the display panel of the receiver.

Place the infra-red interface of the transmitter (see the instruction manual of the trans-

mitter) in front of the infra-red interface of the receiver .

The parameters are transferred to the transmitter. When the transfer is completed,

appears on the display panel. The receiver then switches back to the current

standard display.

To cancel the transfer:

Press the STANDBY button on the receiver.

appears on the display panel of the receiver.

also appears if:

no transmitter was found or the transmitter is not compatible,

no transmitter was found and the synchronization process was canceled after

30 seconds,

you canceled the transfer.

Keep the STANDBY button pressed until OFF appears on the display panel.

The display panel then turns off.

When in the operating menu, pressing the STANDBY button will cancel your entry

(ESC function) and return you to the current standard display.

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)

Using the receiver

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Deactivating the lock mode temporarily

You can activate or deactivate the automatic lock mode via the Auto Lock menu item. If the

lock mode is activated, you have to temporarily deactivate it In order to be able to operate

the receiver:

The lock mode icon flashes prior to the lock mode being activated again.

Muting the audio signal

To mute the audio signal:

To unmute the audio signal:

Press the SET button.

Locked appears on the display panel.

Press the UP/DOWN button.

Unlock? appears on the display panel.

Press the SET button.

The lock mode is temporarily deactivated:

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.

When one of the standard displays is shown on the display panel, press the

STANDBY button.

RX Mute On? appears on the display panel.

Press the SET button.

The audio signal is muted.

Press the STANDBY button.

RX Mute Off? appears on the display panel.

Press the SET button.

The muting is canceled.

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Using the receiver

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Selecting a standard display

Press the UP/DOWN button to select a standard display.

Contents of the display Selectable standard display

Receiver Parameters

appears after switch-on of the receiver and displays

the receiver parameters (see page 7)

Soundcheck (display with additional function)

displays the signal quality within the transmission area

(see page 18)

Guitar Tuner* (display with additional function)

displays the guitar tuner (see page 18)

* The Guitar Tuner standard display is deactivated upon delivery. To show this standard

display, you have to activate it (see page 18).

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SET

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533.875 MHz Soundcheck

P

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440 Hz MUTEPEAK

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Using the operating menu

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Using the operating menu

The buttons

Overview of the operating menu

When one of the standard displays is shown on the display panel, you can get into the main

menu by pressing SET button . The extended menu Advanced Menu and the submenu

Easy Setup can be accessed via the corresponding menu items.

Button Function of the button

Press the STANDBY button Switches the receiver on and off

Cancels the entry and returns to the current standard dis-

play (ESC function)

, see page 14)

Press the SET button

Changes from the current standard display to the opera-

ting menu

Calls up a menu item

Enters a submenu

Stores the settings and returns to the operating menu

Press the UP/DOWN button Selects a standard display

Changes to the next/previous menu item

Changes the setting of a menu item

For more detailed information on the operating menu, refer to the instruction

manual of the EM 100. This instruction manual can be downloaded from the

EM 100 product page at www.sennheiser.com.

SET

Main menu Menu

Reset List Current List Scan New List Exit

Easy Setup menu

Tune Guitar Tuner Pilot Tone LCD Contrast Reset Software Revision Exit

Extended Menu Advanced MenuSquelch

Easy Setup Frequency Preset Name AF Out Auto Lock Advanced Exit

Using the operating menu

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Display Function of the menu item

Main menu Menu

Squelch

Adjusts the squelch threshold

Adjustment range: 5 dBV (Low), 15 dBV (Middle), 25 dBV (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 pres-

sed 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: 24 dB to +24 dB, adjustable in 3-dB steps, 6 dB gain reserve

Special function gain reserve:

When you have adjusted a level of +18 dB, press the UP button until the next higher value

appears.

AutoLock 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

Submenu Easy Setup

Reset List Releases all locked frequency presets and selects an unused frequency preset

Current List Selects an unused frequency preset

Scan New List Scans for unused receiving frequencies (frequency preset scan)

Exit Exits the submenu Easy Setup and returns to the main menu

CAUTION! Danger of hearing damage and material damage!

If you switch the squelch off or adjust the squelch threshold to a very low

value, loud hissing noise can occur in the receiver.

The hissing noise can be loud enough to cause hearing damage or overload the

loudspeakers of your system!

Always make sure that the squelch is switched on (see above).

Before adjusting the squelch threshold, set the volume of the audio out-

put level to the minimum.

Never change the squelch threshold during a live transmission.

Adjustment tips

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Adjustment tips

The operating menu allows you to make settings for your receiver and your transmitters.

The standard displays Guitar Tuner and Soundcheck can be called up by pressing the

UP/DOWN, without having to get into the operating menu.

Standard displays with additional functions

Tuning a guitar (for SK transmitters only)

Activate the Guitar Tuner standard display via the operating menu.

Connect a guitar to your SK transmitter.

Change to the Guitar Tuner standard display (see page 15).

Tune your guitar.

The receiver automatically recognizes the pitch of the plucked string.

Doing a soundcheck

By doing a soundcheck, you can check the reception area for field strength gaps (dropouts)

which cannot be compensated for by the receivers diversity circuitry. You can do the sound-

check without the help of another person.

Switch the transmitter on.

Extended menu Advanced Menu

Tune

Sets the receiving frequencies for the frequency bank U

Special function: 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.

Guitar Tuner Selects the mode of the guitar tuner function

Pilot Tone Activates/deactivates the pilot tone evaluation

LCD Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the display panel

Reset Resets the receiver

Software

Revision Displays the current software revision

Exit Exits the extended menu Advanced Menu and returns to the main menu

Display Function of the menu item

PEAK

-10 040

25 10 -20

-30 AFRF

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MHz

Guitar Tuner standard display

Receiver Parameters standard display

440 Hz MUTEPEAK

-10 040

25 10 -20

-30 AFRFP

Adjustment tips

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On the receiver, change to the Soundcheck standard display.

If no transmitter is being received or if the signal is below the squelch threshold level,

MUTE appears.

With the transmitter, walk up and down the transmission area.

The receiver records the following parameters and displays them on the Soundcheck

standard display:

Synchronizing a transmitter with the receiver

When synchronizing a transmitter with a receiver, please observe the following:

Synchronizing a transmitter with the receiver individual operation

Upon delivery, transmitter and receiver are synchronized with each other. However, if you

cannot establish a transmission link between transmitter and receiver, you have to synchro-

nize the channels of the devices:

With the receiver, perform a frequency preset scan to scan the frequency banks for unu-

sed channels (Scan New List, see page 17).

PEAK

-10 040

25 10 -20

-30 AFRF

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MHz

Soundcheck standard display

Receiver Parameters standard display

543.200 MHz Soundcheck

MUTE

PEAK

-10 0

-20 -30 AF

40 25 10 RF

P

AF MaxRF Max

RF Min

Display Meaning What to do ...

RF Min

Min. RF signal level:

must be well above the

squelch threshold level for

one of the two antennas

Check if the antennas and the antenna

cables are correctly connected.

Improve the position of the antennas.

If necessary, use antenna boosters.

RF Max

Max. RF signal level:

both antennas should reach

40 dBV

AF Max Max. audio level

On your transmitter, adjust the audio

level as high as possible without the level

display for audio level showing full

deflection (AF Max is at a level with the

PEAK display).

For more information, refer to the inst-

ruction manual of the transmitter.

Only use a transmitter and a receiver from the same frequency range (see the

type plate on the transmitter and the receiver).

Make sure that the desired frequencies are listed in the enclosed frequency

information sheet.

Make sure that the desired frequencies are approved and legal in your country

and, if necessary, apply for an operating license.

Adjustment tips

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Select a channel on your receiver (Current List, see page 17).

The receiving frequency of the channel must be approved and legal in your country

(see above).

Synchronize a transmitter with the receiver via the infra-red interface (see page 13).

This establishes a transmission link between the transmitter and the receiver.

Alternatively, you can set the channel on the transmitter manually:

Make sure that you set the transmitter to the same frequency bank and the same chan-

nel as the receiver.

For information on the setting options of the transmitter, refer to the instruction manual

of the transmitter.

Synchronizing transmitters with receivers multi-channel operation

Switch off all transmitters of your system that are to be automatically configured.

Channels used by switched-on transmitters are displayed as used.

With one of the receivers, perform a frequency preset scan to scan the frequency banks

for unused channels (Scan New List, see page 17).

Select a channel on this receiver (Current List, see page 17).

The receiving frequency of the channel must be approved and legal in your country

(see above).

Synchronize a transmitter with the receiver via the infra-red interface (see page 13).

This establishes a transmission link between the transmitter and the receiver.

Repeat for the remaining transmitter and receiver pairs as described above.

Your multi-channel system is now set up.

Alternatively, you can set the channel on the transmitter manually:

Make sure that you set the transmitter to the same frequency bank and the same chan-

nel as the receiver.

For information on the setting options of the transmitter, refer to the instruction manual

of the transmitter.

You can also freely select the receiving frequencies and store these frequencies in the

frequency bank U.

If you want to use the frequency bank U:

Make sure to use receivers of the same frequency range (see page 4 and the type plate

of the receiver).

Only use frequencies that are approved and legal in your country (see page 19).

Set each receiver to the same frequency bank.

On one of the receivers, select a channel within this frequency bank (see page 18).

If you are using the frequency bank U, it might be that the receiving frequencies

are not intermodulation-free:

For possible frequency combinations, please refer to the frequency information

sheet or calculate the frequencies (see below).

To ensure that the desired frequencies are intermodulation-free, proceed as follows:

Calculate intermodulation-free frequencies using the Sennheiser Intermodula-

tion and Frequency Management (SIFM) software (see www.sennheiser.com).

Cleaning the receiver

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Assign this channel one of the calculated receiving frequencies (see page 18).

Synchronize a transmitter with the receiver (see page 13)

OR

Manually set the transmitter to the same frequency bank, channel and frequency that

you set on the receiver.

Repeat for the remaining transmitters and receivers as described above.

Cleaning the receiver

Before cleaning, disconnect the device from the mains.

Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the receiver from time to time. Do not use any solvents

or cleansing agents.

If a problem occurs ...

CAUTION! Liquids can damage the electronics of the receiver!

Liquids entering the housing of the device can cause a short-circuit and damage the

electronics.

Keep all liquids away from the receiver.

Problem Possible cause Possible solution

Receiver cannot be opera-

ted, Locked appears on

the display panel

Lock mode is activated Deactivate the lock mode

(see page 14).

No RF signal

Transmitter and receiver are not on

the same channel

Set the transmitter and receiver to the same

channel. To do so, use the synchronization fun-

ction (see page 13).

Transmitter is out of range

Check the squelch threshold setting.

Reduce the distance between transmitter and

receiving antennas.

RF signal available,

no audio signal,

MUTE appears on

the display panel

Transmitter is muted (MUTE)

or doesnt transmit a pilot tone

Cancel the muting (see the instruction manual

of the transmitter or see page 13).

Switch the pilot tone transmission on the

transmitter on.

Switch the pilot tone evaluation on the receiver

off.

Receivers squelch threshold is adjusted

too high

Reduce the squelch threshold.

Reposition the antennas

Audio signal has a high

level of background noise

Transmitter sensitivity is adjusted too

low/high Adjust the transmitter sensitivity correctly.

If a problem occurs ...

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If a problem occurs that is not listed in the above table or if the problem cannot be solved with the proposed solutions,

please contact your local Sennheiser partner for assistance. To find a Sennheiser partner in your country, search at

www.sennheiser.com under Service & Support.

Audio signal is distorted

Transmitter sensitivity is adjusted too

high Adjust the transmitter sensitivity correctly.

Receivers audio output level is adjusted

too high

Reduce the audio output level

(AF Out, see page 17).

No access to a certain

channel

During scanning, an RF signal has been

detected on this channel and the chan-

nel has been locked

Set the transmitter operating on this channel

to a different channel and redo the frequency

preset scan.

During scanning, a transmitter of your

system operating on this channel has

not been switched off

Switch the transmitter off and redo the

frequency preset scan.

None of the diversity

displays I or II appears

on the display panel

Receivers squelch threshold is adjusted

too high Reduce the squelch threshold.

Transmitters RF signal is too weak Reduce the distance between transmitter and

receiver.

Antennas are not correctly connected Check the antenna cables or the antennas

During the soundcheck,

only one diversity display

(I or II) appears on the dis-

play panel

One of the antennas is not correctly

connected or not optimally positioned

Check the antenna cables or the antennas and

reposition the antennas.

Problem Possible cause Possible solution

For accessories, visit the ew G3 product page at www.sennheiser.com.

Specifications

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Specifications

RF characteristics

Modulation wideband FM

Receiving frequency ranges 516558, 566608, 606648, 626668, 734776, 780822,

823865 MHz (A to E, G, GB, see page 4)

Receiving frequencies 1,680 frequencies, tuneable in steps of 25 kHz

20 frequency banks, each with up to 12 factory-preset channels,

intermodulation-free

1 frequency bank with up to 12 user programmable channels

Switching bandwidth 42 MHz

Nominal/peak deviation 24 kHz/48 kHz

Receiver principle true diversity

Sensitivity (with HDX, peak deviation) < 2.5 V for 52 dBA rms S/N

Adjacent channel rejection typ. 65 dB

Intermodulation attenuation typ. 65 dB

Blocking 70 dB

Squelch Off, Low: 5 dBV, Middle: 15 dBV, High: 25 dBV

Pilot tone squelch can be switched off

Antenna inputs 2 BNC sockets

AF characteristics

Compander system Sennheiser HDX

EQ presets (switchable,

affect the line and monitor outputs):

Preset 1: Flat

Preset 2: Low Cut 3 dB at 180 Hz

Preset 3: Low Cut/High Boost 3 dB at 180 Hz

+6 dB at 10 kHz

Preset 3: High Boost +6 dB at 10 kHz

S/N ratio (1 mV, peak deviation) 110 dBA

THD 0.9 %

AF output voltage

(at peak deviation, 1 kHz AF)

(6.3 mm) jack socket (unbalanced): +12 dBu

XLR socket (balanced): +18 dBu

Adjustment range

of audio output level AF OUT

48 dB (in steps of 3 dB)

+6 dB gain reserve

Overall device

Temperature range 10C to +55C

Power supply 12 V

Current consumption 300 mA

Dimensions approx. 190 mm x 212 mm x 43 mm

Weight approx. 980 g

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In compliance with (EM 100)

Approved by (EM 100)

Mains unit*

* depending on country variant

In compliance with

The mains unit is certified in accordance with the legal safety requirements of Europe, the United States, Canada, Russia

and Japan.

Connector assignment

Europe

USA

EMC EN 301489-1/-9

Radio EN 300422-1/-2

Safety EN 60065

47 CFR 15 subpart B

Canada Industry Canada RSS 210, IC: 2099A-G3EM100

NT 21 NT 23

Input voltage 110 V~ or 230 V~,

50/60 Hz

100 to 240 V~,

50/60 Hz

Power/current consumption 9 VA max. 120 mA

Output voltage 13 V 12 V

Secondary output current 300 mA 400 mA

Temperature range 10C to +40C 10C to +40C

Europe EMC NT 2-3: EN 55022, EN 55024,

EN 55014-1/-2

NT 2-1: EN 55013, EN 55020,

EN 55014-1/-2

Safety EN 60065

USA 47 CFR 15 subpart B

Canada ICES 003

Audio Other connectors

(6.3 mm) stereo jack plug, balanced XLR-3F connector, balanced DC connector for power supply

(6.3 mm) mono jack plug, unbalanced

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