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Sennheiser SK 100 G3 Instruction Manual PDF

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SK 100

Instruction 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 G3 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....................................................................... 13 Selecting a standard display........................................... 15

Using the operating menu..................................................... 16 The buttons ........................................................................ 16 Overview of the operating menu .................................. 17 Working with the operating menu ............................... 18

Adjusting settings via the operating menu ...................... 20 The main menu Menu................................................... 20 The extended menu Advanced Menu........................ 23

Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with a receiver.......................................................................... 26

Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with the receiver individual operation ...................... 26 Synchronizing bodypack transmitters with receivers multi-channel operation .................... 26

Cleaning the bodypack transmitter .................................... 27 Recommendations and tips .................................................. 28 If a problem occurs ... ............................................................. 29 Accessories and spare parts.................................................. 30 Specifications............................................................................ 31

Connector assignment ..................................................... 32 Polar diagrams and frequency response curves of the microphones........................................................... 33

Index .......................................................................................... 34

An animated instruction manual can be viewed on the SK 100 G3 product page on our website at www.sennheiser.com.

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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 in this instruction manual.

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 product has been damaged in any way, liquid has been spilled, objects have fallen inside, the product has been exposed to rain or mois- ture, 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.

Replacement parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses 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.

Intended use

Intended use of the ew 100 G3 series products includes:

having read these instructions especially the chapter Important safety instructions,

using the products within the operating conditions and limitations described in this instruction manual.

Improper use means using the products other than as described in this instruction manual, 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

This 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 transmis- sion 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

Increased immunity to intermodulation and interferences in multi-channel operation

The frequency bank system

The bodypack transmitter is available in 6 UHF frequency ranges with 1,680 transmission frequencies per frequency range:

Each frequency range (AE, 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 frequency (frequency preset).

The factory-preset frequencies within one frequency bank are intermodulation-free. These frequencies cannot be changed.

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

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

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 SK 100 G3 product page on our website at www.sennheiser.com.

The frequency bank U allows you to freely select and store frequencies. It might be that these frequencies are not intermodulation-free.

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 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 simulta- neously on the preset frequencies without causing intermodulation interference.

Overview of the microphones and instrument cables:

Transmitter Combinable with Receiver

SK 100 G3 Clip-on micro- phones: ME 2, ME 4

Headmics: ME 3

Instrument cable: CI 1

EM 100 G3

Microphone/ instrument cable

Microphone 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

533.875 ew100 G3 20.12PEAK

MUTE

-10 040

25 10 -20

-30 AFRF

MHz

SET P

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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

1 RF licensing information sheet

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Product overview

Product overview

Overview of the SK 100 G3 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 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 with ESC function (cancel)

Display panel, backlit in orange

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Product overview

Overview of the displays

After switch-on, the bodypack transmitter displays the standard display Frequency/Name. For further illustra- tions and examples of the different standard displays, refer to page 15.

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 transmitters 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 Freely selectable name of the transmitter

Transmission icon RF signal is being transmitted

Lock mode icon Lock mode is activated

P (pilot tone) Pilot tone transmission is activated

MUTE Audio signal is muted

Battery status Charge status:

approx. 100 %

approx. 70 %

approx. 30 %

charge status is critical, the red LOW BATTERY LED is flashing:

MHz533.875 ew100 G3

MUTEPAF

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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 (see Accessories and spare parts on page 30).

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. The battery compartment cover locks into place with an audible click.

Charging the accupack

To charge the bodypack transmitter with the BA 2015 accupack (see Accessories and spare parts on page 30) installed:

Insert the bodypack transmitter into the L 2015 charger (see Accessories and spare parts on page 30).

Connecting the microphone cable/ instrument cable

The audio input is designed for the connection of both condenser microphones and instruments (e.g. guitars). DC powering of the condenser microphones is via the audio input (3.5 mm jack socket MIC/LINE ).

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 in this way.

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Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation

Use one of the recommended Sennheiser microphones or the optional CI 1 instrument cable (see Accessories and spare parts on page 30).

Connect the 3.5 mm jack plug from the Sennheiser microphone or instrument cable to the 3.5 mm jack socket MIC/LINE .

Lock the 3.5 mm jack plug by screwing down the coupling ring .

Via the operating menu, adjust the sensitivity of the microphone/line input (see page 20).

Attaching and positioning the microphones

ME 2

Use the microphone clip to attach the microphone to clothing (e.g. tie, lapel).

Attach 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

Adjust the ME 3 headmic so that a comfortable and secure fit is ensured.

The ME 3 headmic has a cardioid pick-up pattern.

Position the microphone so that its sound inlet is directed towards the sound source (e.g. mouth).

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Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation

ME 4

Use 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.

Position the ME 4 so that its sound inlet is directed towards the sound source (e.g. mouth).

Attaching the bodypack transmitter to clothing

You can use the belt clip to attach the bodypack trans- mitter to clothing (e.g. belt, waistband).

The belt clip is detachable so that you can also attach the bodypack transmitter with the antenna pointing down- wards. 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:

Lift the belt clip as shown.

Press down the belt clip at one fixing point and pull it out of the transmitter housing.

Repeat 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 next section). The transmission link is established and the receivers RF level display RF reacts.

If you cannot establish a transmission link between bodypack transmitter and receiver, refer to the chapter Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with the receiver individual operation on page 26.

Switching the bodypack transmitter on/off

Push the two battery compartment catches and open the battery compartment cover .

To switch the bodypack transmitter on (online operation):

It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 26.

Briefly press the ON/OFF button . The bodypack transmitter transmits an RF signal. The standard 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 page 12.

ON/OFF

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Using the bodypack transmitter

To switch the bodypack transmitter off:

If necessary, deactivate the lock mode (see page 12).

To switch the bodypack transmitter on and to deactivate the RF signal on switch-on (offline operation):

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 22).

If the lock mode is activated, you have to temporarily deactivate it In order to be able to operate the bodypack transmitter:

Keep the ON/OFF button pressed 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.

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 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 interference to existing transmission links.

Briefly press the ON/OFF button. RF Mute Off? appears on the display panel.

Press the SET button. The transmission icon is displayed again.

Press the SET button. Locked appears on the display panel.

Press the rocker button. Unlock? appears on the display panel.

ON/OFF

ON/OFF

MHz533.875 ew100 G3

MUTEPAF

ON/OFF

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Using the bodypack transmitter

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

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 24):

From the Mute Mode menu item, select the desired setting (see page 24).

Exit the operating menu.

Slide the MUTE switch MUTE to the left, to the position MUTE. The bodypack transmitter reacts as indicated in the table.

Press the SET button. The lock mode is temporarily deactivated. How you are using the bodypack transmitter determines how long the lock mode remains 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 No function

When you are in the operating menu

The lock mode remains deactivated until you exit the operating menu.

When one of the standard displays is shown

The lock mode is automatically activated after 10 seconds.

MHz533.875 ew100 G3

MUTEPAF

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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.

Audio signal is muted

Transmitters display panel: MUTE is displayed

Audio signal is activated (muting is deactivated)

Transmitters display panel: MUTE is not displayed

RF signal is deactivated

Transmitters display panel: transmission icon is not displayed, MUTE is displayed

RF signal is activated

Transmitters display panel: Transmission icon is displayed, MUTE is not displayed

You can also deactivate the RF signal on switch-on. For more information, refer to the chapter Switching the bodypack transmitter on/off on page 12.

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 12.

MHz533.875 ew100 G3

MUTEPAF

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Using the bodypack transmitter

Selecting a standard display

Press the rocker button to select a standard display:

Contents of the display Selectable standard display

Frequency/Name

Frequency bank/Channel/ Frequency

Name/Frequency bank/ Channel

ew100 G3 MHz533.875

MUTEPAF

MHz533.875 B.Ch: 20.12

MUTEPAF

B.Ch: 20.12 MUTEPAF

ew100 G3

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Using the operating menu

Using the operating menu

A special feature of the Sennheiser ew G3 series is the consistent, intuitive menu structure of transmitters and receivers. As a result, adjustments to the settings can be made quickly even in stressful situations, for example on stage or during a live show or presentation.

The buttons

Make use of the possibility to adjust settings via the operating menu of the receiver and to transfer these settings to the bodypack transmitter.

For more information on how to transfer settings to the bodypack transmitter, refer to the instruction manual of your receiver. The relevant information is marked with the sync icon.

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)

Activates/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

ON/OFF

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Using the operating menu

Overview of the operating menu

Display Function of the menu item

Main menu Menu

Sensitivity Adjusts the sensitivity AF (see page 20)

Frequency Preset Sets the frequency bank and the channel (see page 21)

Name Enters the transmitter name (see page 22)

Auto Lock Activates/deactivates the lock mode (see page 22)

Advanced Calls up the extended menu Advanced Menu (see page 23)

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 23)

Sets the channel and the transmission frequency for the frequency bank U (see page 23)

Mute Mode Sets the mode for the MUTE switch (see page 24)

Cable Emulation Emulates guitar cable capacities (see page 24)

Pilot Tone Activates/deactivates the pilot tone transmission (see page 24)

LCD Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the display panel (see page 25)

Reset Resets the settings made in the operating menu (see page 25)

Software Revision Displays the current software revision (see page 25)

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

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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 a standard display to the operating menu

Selecting a menu item

Changing and storing settings

Canceling an entry

To subsequently return to the last edited menu item:

If the lock mode is activated, you have to deactivate it In order to be able to work with the operating menu (see page 12).

Press the SET button. The current standard display is replaced by the main menu. The last selected menu item is displayed.

Press the rocker button to change to the Sensitivity menu item. The current setting of the selected menu item is displayed:

Press the SET button to call up the menu item.

Press the rocker button to adjust the input sensitivity.

Press the SET button to store the setting.

Press the ON/OFF button to cancel the entry. The current standard display appears on the display panel.

Press the SET button repeatedly until the last edited menu item appears.

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

ON/OFF

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Using the operating menu

Exiting a menu item

To directly return to the current standard display:

Change to the Exit menu item.

Confirm your selection. You return to the next higher menu level.

Press the ON/OFF button.

Menu Exit

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

Make use of the possibility to adjust settings via the operating menu of your receiver and to transfer these settings to the bodypack transmitter.

For more information, refer to the instruction manual of the receiver. The relevant information is marked with the sync icon.

The 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.

Input sensitivity is 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 undermodu- lated. This results in a signal with high background noise.

Menu

12 dB Sensitivity 12 dB

Sensitivity 36 dB

Sensitivity

Stored

Call up Sensitivity

Select the desired setting

Store the setting

SET

SET

MHz533.875 B.Ch: 20.12

MUTEPAF

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Adjusting settings via the operating menu

The following figures are a guide to the best settings:

Selecting the frequency bank and the channel manually Frequency Preset

Overview of the frequency banks and channels:

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 elec- tronics (active pickups, active EQs, piezo pickups)

45 to 30 dB

When you are in the Frequency Preset menu item, the RF signal is deactivated.

Frequency bank Channels Type

1 to 20 up to 12 per frequency bank

System bank: frequencies are factory- preset

U up to 12 User bank: frequencies are freely selectable

When setting up multi-channel systems, please observe the following:

Only the factory-preset frequencies within one frequency bank are intermodulation-free (see page 26).

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 26.

Menu

B.Ch: 1. 1 Frequency Preset B.Ch:

MHz

Frequency Preset 1. 1 B.Ch:

MHz

Frequency Preset 20. 1

Stored

518.200 533.875 Call up Frequency Preset

Select the frequency bank and confirm

Select the channel; store the setting

SET SET

SET

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Adjusting settings via the operating menu

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 Name/Frequency bank/Channel. The name can consist of up to 8 characters such as:

letters (without pronounciation marks),

numbers from 0 to 9,

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.

Press the rocker button to select a character.

Press the SET button to change to the next segment/character or to store the complete entry.

Press the rocker button to select the desired setting.

Menu

L i c h a e l Name

Name Name Lichae l Michael

Stored

Call up Name Enter a character and confirm

Enter a character; store the setting

SET SET

SET

Active Auto Lock Active

Auto Lock Inactive

Auto LockMenu

Stored

Call up Auto Lock

Select the desired setting

Store the setting

SET

SET

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Adjusting settings via the operating menu

The extended menu Advanced Menu

Setting transmission frequencies for the frequency bank U Tune

Via the Tune menu item, you can set a transmission frequency to be stored in the current channel or you can select a different channel in the frequency bank U and assign this channel a transmission frequency.

Setting a transmission frequency for the current channel

Set the desired frequency.

Selecting a channel and assigning this channel a frequency

When you have selected one of the system banks and then select the Tune menu, the bodypack transmitter automatically switches to channel 1 of the frequency bank U. In this case, U.1 briefly appears on the display panel.

Upon delivery, the channels of the frequency bank U are not assigned a transmission frequency.

When you are in the Tune menu item, the RF signal is deactivated.

It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 26.

Press the rocker button until the Tune menu item appears.

Press the SET button. The frequency selection appears.

Press the SET button. Your settings are stored. You are back to the operating menu.

Press the rocker button until the Tune menu item appears.

Keep the SET button pressed until the channel selection appears.

543.200 MHz Tune

544.200 MHz B.Ch: U. 1 B.Ch: U. 1

TuneAdvanced Menu Tune

Stored

543.200 MHz Select the MHz value and confirm

Select the kHz value; store the setting

Call up Tune

SET SET

SET

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Adjusting settings via the operating menu

Set the desired channel.

Set the desired frequency.

Setting the mode for the MUTE switch Mute Mode

For information on how to use the MUTE switch, refer to page 13.

Emulating guitar cables Cable Emulation

Via the Cable Emulation menu item, you can emulate 4 different guitar cable capacities.

Activating/deactivating the pilot tone transmission Pilot Tone

Press the SET button. The frequency selection appears.

Press the SET button. Your settings are stored. You are back to the operating menu.

Mode Function

AF On/Off When the switch is in the MUTE posi- tion, no audio signal is transmitted.

RF On/Off When the switch is in the MUTE posi- tion, the RF signal is deactivated.

Disabled The muting function is deactivated.

SET

SET

SET

543.200 MHz Tune

B.Ch: U. 1 B.Ch: U. 1

Tune

Call up Tune (special function)

Advanced Menu Tune

Stored

543.200 MHz Select the channel; store the setting

Set the frequency

543.200 MHz

Advanced Menu Mute Mode

Mute Mode Mute Mode RF On/OffAF On/Off

AF On/Off

Stored

Call up Mute Mode

Select the desired setting

Store the setting

SET

SET

Cable EmulationAdvanced Menu Cable Emulation

Medium Medium

Cable Emulation High

Stored

Select the desired setting

Store the settingCall up Cable Emulation

SET

SET

Name Advanced Menu Pilot Tone Active

Active

Pilot Tone Inactive

Pilot Tone

Stored

Call up Pilot Tone

Select the desired setting

Store the setting

SET

SET

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Adjusting settings via the operating menu

The bodypack transmitter adds an inaudible signal, known as the pilot tone, to the transmitted signal. The receiver detects and evaluates the pilot tone.

The pilot tone supports the receivers squelch function (Squelch) and protects against interference due to RF signals from other devices.

Devices of the ew 100 G1 series (generation 1) do not support the pilot tone function. Therefore, please observe the following when combining a bodypack transmitter or receiver of the ew 100 G3 series (generation 3) with devices from an earlier evolution wireless generation:

Adjusting the contrast of the display panel LCD Contrast

You can adjust the contrast of the display panel in 16 steps.

Resetting the settings made in the operating menu Reset

When resetting the settings made in the operating menu, only the selected settings for the pilot tone and for the frequency bank U remain unchanged. For an overview of the factory-preset default settings, refer to the supplied frequency information sheet.

Displaying the software revision Software Revision

You can display the current software revision of the body- pack transmitter.

Transmitter Receiver Make sure to ...

w G3/ w G2 w G3/ w G2 ... activate the pilot tone function on both bodypack transmitter and receiver.

w G3 w G1 ... deactivate the pilot tone function on the ew 100 G3 bodypack transmitter.

w G1 w G3 ... deactivate the pilot tone function on the ew 100 G3 receiver.

Advanced Menu Reset Yes

Reset

Stored

SET

SET

Select the desired setting; apply the setting

Call up Reset

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Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with a receiver

Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with a receiver

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

Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with the receiver individual operation

Upon delivery, the bodypack transmitter and the receiver are synchronized with each other.

If, however, you cannot establish a transmission link between bodypack transmitter and receiver, you have to synchronize the channels of the devices.

For information on automatic synchronization of the body- pack transmitter with the receiver (individual operation), refer to the instruction manual of the receiver. This infor- mation is marked with the icon.

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

Make sure that you set the bodypack transmitter to the same frequency bank and the same channel as the receiver (see page 21).

If you still cannot establish a transmission link, refer to the chapter If a problem occurs ... on page 29.

Synchronizing bodypack transmitters with receivers multi-channel operation

Combined with ew 100 G3 receivers, ew 100 G3 bodypack transmitters can form transmission links that can be used in multi-channel systems.

For information on automatic synchronization of bodypack transmitters with receivers (multi-channel operation), refer to the instruction manual of your receiver.

For more information on multi-channel operation, visit the SK 100 G3 product page at www.sennheiser.com.

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 neces- sary, apply for an operating license.

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Cleaning the bodypack transmitter

Cleaning the bodypack transmitter

Use a cloth to clean the bodypack transmitter from time to time.

Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents.

CAUTION! Liquids can damage the electronics of the bodypack transmitter!

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

Keep all liquids away from the bodypack transmitter.

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Recommendations and tips

Recommendations and tips

... for the ME 2 and ME 4 clip-on microphones

To reduce level variations to a minimum when the user turns his or her head away from the microphone, attach the microphone as centrally as possible.

To protect the microphone against excessive sweat/ moisture, avoid direct skin contact.

Attach the microphone carefully and conduct the cable so that noise due to friction is avoided.

Always use the ME 4 directional microphone with a windshield and direct the microphone towards the sound source (e.g. mouth).

... for the ME 3 headmic

Always use the microphone with a pop shield and posi- tion the microphone at the corner of the mouth.

You can vary the bass reproduction by increasing/ decreasing the talking distance.

Make sure that the sound inlet is directed towards the mouth. The sound inlet is marked with a little dot.

... for the bodypack transmitter

Make sure that the antenna and the microphone cable do not cross.

The antenna should hang freely and be at least 1 cm away from the body. The antenna must not be in direct contact with the skin.

For best results, make sure that the transmitter sensi- tivity is correctly adjusted.

... for optimum reception

Transmission range depends to a large extent on loca- tion and can vary from about 10 m to about 150 m. There should be a free line of sight between trans- mitting and receiving antennas.

To avoid overloading the receiver, observe a minimum distance of 5 m between transmitting and receiving antennas.

... for multi-channel operation

For multi-channel operation, you should only use the channels within one frequency bank. Each of the frequency banks 1 to 20 accommodates factory- preset frequencies which are intermodulation-free.

When using several transmitters simultaneously, inter- ference can be avoided by maintaining a minimum distance of 20 cm between two transmitters.

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If a problem occurs ...

If a problem occurs ...

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.

Problem Possible cause Possible solution

Bodypack transmitter cannot be operated, Locked appears on the display panel

Lock mode is activated

Deactivate the lock mode (see page 12).

No opera- tion indica- tion

Batteries are flat or accupack is flat

Replace the batteries or recharge the accupack (see page 8).

No RF signal at the receiver

Bodypack trans- mitter and receiver are not on the same channel

Set the bodypack transmitter to the same channel as the receiver.

Synchronize the body- pack transmitter with the receiver (see page 26).

Transmission range is exceeded

Reduce the distance between bodypack transmitter and receiving antennas.

RF signal is deactivated (RF Mute)

Activate the RF signal (see page 13).

RF signal available, no audio signal, MUTE appears on the display panel

Bodypack trans- mitter is muted (MUTE)

Cancel the muting (see page 13).

Receivers squelch threshold is adjusted too high

Reduce the squelch threshold setting on the receiver.

Bodypack trans- mitter doesnt transmit a pilot tone

Activate or deactivate the pilot tone transmis- sion (see page 24).

Audio signal has a high level of background noise or audio signal is distorted

Bodypack trans- mitters sensi- tivity is adjusted too low/too high

Adjust the input sensitivity (see page 20).

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Accessories and spare parts

Accessories and spare parts

The following accessories are available from your specialist dealer:

Cat. No. Product name and description

009950 BA 2015 accupack

009828 L 2015 charger

503168 CC 3 system case

009825 BPP 1 bodypack pouch

Adapters

009827 DC 2 power adapter (12 V DC)

Cables

005021 CI 1 instrument cable (with (6.3 mm) jack plug)

004840 CL 2 line cable (with XLR-3F connector)

Microphones

005018 ME 2 clip-on microphone, condenser, omni-directional

005020 ME 4 clip-on microphone, condenser, cardioid

009862 HSP 2 headmic, condenser, omni-directional

009864 HSP 4 headmic, condenser, cardioid

005019 ME 3-ew headmic, condenser, cardioid

009831 MKE 2-ew Gold clip-on microphone, color black condenser, omni-directional

009832 MKE 2-ew-3 clip-on microphone, color beige condenser, omni-directional

500527 MKE 40 clip-on microphone, condenser, cardioid

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Specifications

Specifications

RF characteristics

Modulation wideband FM

Frequency ranges 516558, 566608, 626668, 734776, 780822, 823865 MHz (AE, G, see page 3)

Transmission frequencies 1,680 frequencies, tune- able in steps of 25 kHz

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

1 frequency bank with up to 12 user programmable channels

Switching bandwidth 42 MHz

Nominal/peak deviation 24 kHz/48 kHz

Frequency stability 15 ppm

RF output power at 50 typ. 30 mW

Pilot tone squelch can be switched off

AF characteristics

Compander system Sennheiser HDX

AF frequency response microphone: 8018,000 Hz

line: 2518,000 Hz

Signal-to-noise ratio (1 mV, peak deviation) 110 dBA

THD 0.9%

Max. input voltage microphone/line 3 Vrms

Input impedance microphone/line 40 k, unbalanced/1 M

Input capacitance switchable

Adjustment range of input sensitivity

60 dB, adjustable in 3-dB steps

Overall device

Temperature range 10C to +55C

Power supply 2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V or BA 2015 accupack

Nominal voltage 2.4 V

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Specifications

In compliance with

Approved by

Microphones

Connector assignment

3.5 mm jack plug:

Current consumption:

at nominal voltage typ. 180 mA (30 mW)

with switched-off transmitter 25 A

Operating time typ. 8 hrs

Dimensions approx. 82 x 64 x 24 mm

Weight (incl. batteries) approx. 160 g

Europe EMC EN 301489-1/-9 Radio EN 300422-1/-2 Safety EN 60065

EN 62311 (SAR)

Canada Industry Canada RSS 123 IC 2099A-G3SK limited to 806 MHz

USA FCC-Part 74 FCC-ID: DMO G3SK limited to 698 MHz

ME 2 ME 3 ME 4

Microphone type condenser condenser condenser

Sensitivity 20 mV/Pa 1.6 mV/Pa 40 mV/Pa

Pick-up pattern omni cardioid cardioid

Max. SPL 130 dB SPL 150 dB SPL 120 dB SPL

Mic Line

Mic

Line

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Specifications

Polar diagrams and frequency response curves of the microphones

Polar diagram ME 3 Polar diagram ME 4

Frequency response curve ME 2

Frequency response curve ME 3

Frequency response curve ME 4

0

5

10

15

20

25

dB

30 30

6060

90 90

120

150

120

150

0

180 125 Hz

250 Hz

500 Hz

1000 Hz

2000 Hz

4000 Hz

8000 Hz

16000 Hz

0

5

10

15

20

25

dB

30 30

6060

90 90

120

150

120

150

0

180

125 Hz

250 Hz

500 Hz

1000 Hz

2000 Hz

4000 Hz

8000 Hz

16000 Hz

Hz100 1.000 10.000

dBV -10

-20

-30

-40

-50

-60 50 200 500 1k 2k 5k 1 k 20k

Hz100 1.000 10.000

dBV -40

-50

-60

-70

-90

-100 50

1 m 5 cm

200 500 1k 2k 5k 1 k 20k

Hz100 1.000 10.000

dBV -10

-20

-30

-40

-50

-60 50

0 / 1 m 90 / 1 m

200 500 1k 2k 5k 1 k 20k

0 / 10 cm

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Index

Index

A Accupack

charging 8 inserting 8

Activating/deactivating lock mode (Auto Lock) 22 pilot tone 24

Adjusting cable emulation 24 contrast (LCD Contrast) 25 input sensitivity (Sensitivity) 20

Advanced Menu (extended menu) overview 17 settings 23

AF (audio level) 7 AF PEAK (overmodulation) 7 Attaching

bodypack transmitter 10 microphones 9

Audio signal, muting (Mute) 13 Auto Lock (activating/deactivating the lock mode) 22 B Batteries, inserting 8 Bodypack transmitter

attaching to clothing 10 cleaning 27 resetting (Reset) 25 switching on/off 11 synchronizing with receiver 26

Buttons (function of the ~) 16 C Cable emulation (emulating guitar cables) 24 Channel

assigning a frequency 23 overview 3 selecting (Frequency Preset) 21 selecting (Tune) 23

Charging accupack 8 battery status display 7

Cleaning (bodypack transmitter) 27 Connecting (microphone/instrument cable) 8 D Deactivating

lock mode temporarily 12 Displays

adjusting the contrast (LCD Contrast) 25 charge status 7 overview 7 standard displays 15

E Emulating guitar cables (Cable emulation) 24 F Factory default settings (resetting the settings in the

operating menu) 25

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Index

Frequency preset frequencies 3 ~ ranges 3 selecting ~ presets 21 setting the transmission ~ 23

Frequency bank overview 3 selecting (Frequency Preset) 21 ~ system 3

Frequency Preset (selecting a frequency bank/ channel) 21

I Infra-red transmission 26 Inserting (batteries/accupack) 8 Instrument cable, connecting 8 L LCD Contrast (contrast of the display panel) 25 Lock mode

activating/deactivating (Auto Lock) 22 deactivating temporarily 12

Locked (lock mode activated) 12 M Menu (main menu)

overview 17 settings 20

Microphones attaching/positioning 9 connecting the microphone cable 8 overview 4 pick-up patterns 4 polar diagrams and frequency response curves 33 suitable ~ 4

Modulation (input sensitivity/adjusting the sensitivity) 20

Multi-channel system 26 Mute (muting the audio signal) 13 Mute Mode (setting the mode for the MUTE switch) 24 MUTE switch

function 13 setting the mode (Mute Mode) 24

Muting (audio signal) 13 N Name (entering a name) 22 O Offline operation (RF signal deactivated) 12 Online operation (RF signal activated) 11 P Pilot tone

activating/deactivating 24 transmission 24

R Reset (resetting the settings in the operating menu) 25 RF signal

activating (online operation) 11 deactivating (during operation) 14 deactivating (offline operation) 12, 13

S Sensitivity (adjusting the input sensitivity) 20 Setting

MUTE switch (Mute Mode) 24 transmission frequency (Tune) 23

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Index

Setting up transmission link 26

Software Revision (displaying the software revision) 25 Switching on/off

bodypack transmitter 11 Synchronizing (bodypack transmitter/receiver) 26 T Transmission frequency

selecting (Frequency Preset) 21 setting (Tune) 23

Transmission power, optimizing 28 Troubleshooting 29 Tune (setting a transmission frequency) 23 U Unlock (deactivating the lock mode) 12 Using

bodypack transmitter 11 operating menu 18

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Printed in Germany Publ. 12/16

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