SKM 100
Instruction manual
Tastensymbole / Button icons / Icônes de touches /
Simboli dei tasti / Símbolos de las teclas / Símbolos dos botões /
Символы кнопок / 按键图标
Taste ON/OFF / ON/OFF button / Touche ON/OFF /
Tasto ON/OFF / Botón ON/OFF / Botão ON/OFF /
Кнопка
ON/OFF / 开关键 ON/OFF
ON/OFF drücken / Press the ON/OFF button / Appuyer sur
la touche ON/OFF / Premere ON/OFF / Pulsar ON/OFF /
Premir ON/OFF / Нажать
ON/OFF / 按 ON/OFF 键
Multifunktionsschalter / Multi-function switch /
Commutateur multifonctions / Interruttore multifunzione /
Interruptor multifunción / Interruptor multifunções /
Многофункциональный переключатель /
多功能开关
Multifunktionsschalter drücken / Press the multi-function
switch / Appuyer sur le commutateur multifonctions /
Premere l’interruttore multifunzione / Pulsar interruptor
multifunción / Premir o interruptor multifunções / Нажать
многофункциональный переключатель /
按多功能开关
Multifunktionsschalter nach oben/unten bewegen /
Move the multi-function switch upwards/downward /
Déplacer le commutateur multifonctions vers le haut/bas /
Spostare l’interruttore multifunzione verso l’alto/verso il
basso / Mover hacia arriba/abajo el interruptor multifunción /
Mover o interruptor multifunções para cima/baixo /
Переместить многофункциональный переключатель
вверх/вниз /
向上 / 向下拨动多功能开关
Multifunktionsschalter nach oben/unten bewegen,
dann drücken / Move the multi-function switch upwards/
downward, then press it / Déplacer le commutateur
multifonctions vers le haut/bas, puis appuyer sur le
commutateur / Spostare l’interruttore multifunzione verso
l’alto/verso il basso, quindi premere / Mover hacia arriba/
abajo el interruptor multifunción y pulsar entonces /
Mover o interruptor multifunções para cima/baixo,
depois premir / Переместить многофункциональный
переключатель вверх/вниз, затем нажать /
向上 / 向下拨动，然后按下多功能开关
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
Contents
For more detailed information on the individual sections of
this instruction manual, visit the SKM 100 G3 product
page on our website at www.sennheiser.com.
There you can also view an animated instruction manual.
Contents
Important safety instructions ............................................... 2
The SKM 100 G3 radio microphone family ......................... 3
The frequency bank system .............................................. 3
Areas of application ............................................................ 4
Delivery includes ....................................................................... 5
Product overview ...................................................................... 6
Overview of the SKM 100 radio microphone ................. 6
Overview of the displays ................................................... 7
Putting the radio microphone into operation .................... 8
Inserting the batteries/accupack ..................................... 8
Charging the accupack ....................................................... 9
Changing the microphone head ....................................... 9
Changing the color-coded protection ring .................. 10
Using the radio microphone ................................................ 11
Switching the radio microphone on/off ...................... 11
Deactivating the lock mode temporarily ..................... 12
Deactivating the RF signal .............................................. 12
Selecting a standard display .......................................... 12
Using the operating menu ................................................... 13
The buttons ....................................................................... 13
Overview of the operating menu .................................. 13
Working with the operating menu ............................... 14
Adjusting settings via the operating menu .................... 16
The main menu “Menu” .................................................. 16
The extended menu “Advanced Menu” ....................... 18
Adjustment tips ..................................................................... 20
Synchronizing the radio microphone with a receiver 20
Cleaning the radio microphone .......................................... 21
If a problem occurs ... ............................................................ 22
Specifications .......................................................................... 23
Polar diagrams and frequency response curves
of the microphone heads ................................................ 24
Manufacturer Declarations .................................................. 26
1
Important safety instructions
Important safety instructions
• Read this instruction manual.
• Keep this instruction manual. Always include this instruction manual
when passing the device on to third parties.
• Heed all warnings and follow all instructions.
• Clean the device only with a slightly damp cloth.
• Do not place the device near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves,
or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by Sennheiser.
• When replacement parts are required, only use replacement parts specified by Sennheiser or those having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or
other hazards.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required if the device has been damaged in any way, liquid
has been spilled, objects have fallen inside, the device has been exposed
to rain or moisture, does not operate properly or has been dropped.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of short circuits, do not use the device near
water and do not expose it to rain or moisture.
Intended use
Intended use of the ew 100 G3 series devices includes:
• having read these instructions especially the chapter “Important safety
instructions”,
• using the devices within the operating conditions and limitations
described in this instruction manual.
“Improper use” means using the devices other than as described in these
instructions, or under operating conditions which differ from those
described herein.
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The SKM 100 G3 radio microphone family
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
The SKM 100 G3 radio microphone family
The SKM 100 G3 radio microphone 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
ilot tone squelch control
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• True diversity technology
• Switching bandwidth of 42 MHz
• Increased immunity to intermodulation and interferences in multi-
channel operation
• Interchangeable microphone heads, allowing the use of different
pick-up patterns and sensitivities
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 radio microphone is available in 6 UHF frequency ranges with
1,680 transmission frequencies per frequency range:
Range A: 516 – 558 MHz Range C: 734 – 776 MHz
Range G: 566 – 608 MHz Range D: 780 – 822 MHz
Range GB: 608 – 648 MHz Range E: 823 – 865 MHz
Range B: 626 – 668 MHz
Each frequency range (A–E, G, GB) offers 21 frequency banks with up to
12 channels each:
Each of the channels in the frequency banks “1” to “20” has been factory-
set to a fixed transmission frequency (frequency preset). The factory-
pre
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 SKM 100 G3 product page on our
website at www.sennheiser.com.
The frequency bank “U” allows you to freely select and store transmission
requencies. It might be that these transmission frequencies are not inter-
f
modulation-free.
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The SKM 100 G3 radio microphone family
Areas of application
The radio microphone family 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 simultaneously on the
preset frequencies without causing intermodulation interference.
Interchangeable
Radio microphone Receiver
)
SKM 100-835 G3*
SKM 100-845 G3
SKM 100-865 G3
* The name of the radio microphone is a combination of the name of the
transmitter and the name of the microphone head:
Transmitter + Microphone head =Name of the radio microphone
SKM 100 G3 + MMD 835-1 =SKM 100-835 G3
The name and pick-up pattern of the microphone head are printed on the
sound inlet basket of the radio microphone.
Overview of the microphone heads:
M
icrophone head
MMD 835-1 dynamic cardioid
*)
*)
EM 100 G3 MMD 835-1
Type Pick-up pattern
microphone heads
MMD 845-1
MME 865-1
MMD 845-1 dynamic super-cardioid
MME 865-1 condenser
super-cardioid
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Delivery includes
Delivery includes
The packaging contains the following items:
1 SKM 100 G3 radio microphone incl. microphone head
2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V
1 microphone clamp
1 instruction manual
1 frequency information sheet
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Product overview
쐊
쐇
쐋
쐏
쐄
쐂
쐆
쐉
쐅
쐅
쐎
쐅
쐊
쐈
Product overview
Overview of the SKM 100 radio microphone
쐃 Microphone head (interchangeable)
쐇 Name and pick-up pattern
of the microphone head (siehe Seite 4)
쐋 Body of radio microphone
쐏 Battery compartment (not vi
쐄 Display panel, backlit in orange
쐂 Infra-red interface
쐆 Antenna
쐊 Color-coded protection ring;
avai
lable in different colors
쐎 Operation and battery status indicator, red LED
(lit =
ON/flashing = LOW BAT)
쐅 Charging contacts
쐈 Multi-function switch:
(DOWN), (UP) and (SET)
쐉 ON/OFF button
(serves as the ESC (cancel) key in the operating menu)
sible from outside)
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Product overview
쐎
Overview of the displays
After switch-on, the radio microphone displays the standard display
“Frequency/Name”. For further illustrations and examples of the different
standard displays, refer to Seite 12.
The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds.
햲
햳 햴
533.875
MHz
햵
햶
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P
AF
Display Meaning
햲 Audio level “AF” Modulation of the radio microphone with
햳 Frequency Current transmission frequency
햴 Name User selectable name
햵 Transmission icon RF signal is being transmitted
햶 Lock mode icon Lock mode is activated
햷 “P” (Pilot) Pilot tone transmission is activated
햸 “MUTE” Audio signal is muted
햹 Battery status Charge status:
MUTE
peak hold function
햹햸햷
approx. 100%
approx. 70%
approx. 30%
charge status is critical
the red LOW BATT LED 쐎
:
flashing
,
is
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Putting the radio microphone into operation
쐋
Putting the radio microphone into
operation
Inserting the batteries/accupack
For powering the radio microphone, you can either use two 1.5 V AA size
batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack.
Unscrew the lower part of the radio microphone from the radio micro-
phone’s body 쐋 by turning it counterclockwise.
When unscrewing the radio microphone during operation, the
muting function is automatically activated. “MUTE” appears on
the display panel.
When screwing the lower part of the radio microphone back to
the radio microphone’s body, the muting is canceled.
Slide back the lower part of the radio microphone as far as it will go.
Open the battery compartment cover 씈.
씈
Insert the batteries or the BA 2015 accupack as shown on the battery
compartment cover. Observe correct polarity when inserting the
batteries/accupack.
씈
Close the battery compartment cover 씈.
Push the battery compartment into the radio microphone’s body.
Screw the lower part of the radio microphone back to the radio micro-
phone’s body 쐋.
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Putting the radio microphone into operation
쐃
Charging the accupack
To charge the radio microphone with the inserted BA 2015 accupack
(optional accessory):
Use the LA 2 charging adapter to insert the radio microphone into the
L 2015 charger (both the charger and the charging adapter are available as optional accessories – information on accessories can be found
on our web site at www.sennheiser.com).
LA 2
L 2015
The L 2015 charger can only charge individual BA 2015 accupacks
or – when used in conjunction with the LA 2 charging adapter –
the radio microphone with the BA 2015 accupack inserted. Standard batteries (primary cells) or individual rechargeable battery
cells cannot be charged.
Changing the microphone head
The microphone head 쐃 is easy to change.
Unscrew the microphone head 쐃.
Do not touch the contacts of the radio microphone nor the
contacts of the microphone head 쐃. The contacts can become
dirty or damaged if touched.
When unscrewing the microphone head 쐃 during operation, the
muting function is automatically activated. “MUTE” appears on
the display panel.
When screwing the microphone head 쐃 back to the radio microphone, the muti
ng is canceled.
Screw the desired microphone head to the radio microphone.
Put the radio microphone back into operation.
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Putting the radio microphone into operation
쐊 쐊
Changing the color-coded protection ring
The color-coded protection ring 쐊 prevents the multi-function switch 쐈
from accidental operation. Protection rings 쐊 in different colors are available as accessories (information on accessories can be found on our web
site at www.sennheiser.com). The protection rings allow you to clearly
identify each radio microphone.
Remove the color-coded protection ring 쐊 as shown.
Put on a new protection ring 쐊 as shown.
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Using the radio microphone
쐎
쐉
P
햵
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
Using the radio microphone
To establish a transmission link, proceed as follows:
1. Switch the receiver on (see the instruction manual of the receiver).
2. Switch the radio microphone on (see below).
The transmission link is established and the receiver’s RF level display
“RF” reacts.
Switching the radio microphone on/off
To switch the radio microphone on (online operation):
ON/OFF
Briefly press the ON/OFF button 쐉.
The radio microphone transmits an RF signal. The transmission icon 햵 is displayed.
The red ON LED 쐎 lights up and the standard display
“Frequency/Name” appears on the display panel.
You can switch the radio microphone on and deactivate the
RF signal on switch-on. For more information, see below.
To switch the radio microphone off:
If necessary, deactivate the lock mode (siehe Seite 12).
ON/OFF
To switch the radio microphone on and to deactivate the RF signal on
switch-on (offline operation):
Press the ON/OFF button 쐉 until “OFF” appears on the
display panel. The red ON LED 쐎 goes off and the display
panel turns off.
When in the operating menu, pressing the ON/OFF button 쐉 will
cancel your entry (ESC function) and return you to the current
standard display.
Press the ON/OFF button 쐉 until “RF Mute On?” appears on
the display panel.
Press the multi-function switch 쐈.
The transmission frequency is displayed but the radio microphone does not transmit an RF signal. The transmission
icon 햵 is not displayed.
533.875
ew100 G3
P
MUTE
AF
MHz
햵
To activate the RF signal:
Use this function to save battery power or to prepare a
radio microphone for use during live operation without
causing interference to existing transmission links.
Briefly press the ON/OFF button 쐉.
“RF Mute Off” appears on the display panel.
Press the multi-function switch 쐈.
The transmission icon 햵 is displayed again.
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Using the radio microphone
How you are using the radio microphone determines how
long the lock mode remains deactivated:
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.
Deactivating the lock mode temporarily
You can activate or deactivate the automatic lock mode via the “Auto
Lock” menu item (siehe Seite 17). If the lock mode is activated, you have
to temporarily deactivate it In order to be able to operate the radio microphone:
Move the multi-function switch upwards/downwards.
“Unlock?” appears on the display panel.
Press the multi-function switch.
The lock mode is temporarily deactivated:
Prior to this, the lock mode icon 햶 flashes, indicating that the lock mode is
eing activated.
b
P
MHz
햶
MUTE
533.875
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AF
Deactivating the RF signal
Deactivating the RF signal on switch-on
For information on deactivating the RF signal on switch-on, refer to the
chapter „Switching the radio microphone on/off” auf Seite 11.
Deactivating the RF signal during operation
When one of the standard displays is shown on the
ON/OFF
display panel, briefly press the ON/OFF button.
“RX Mute On?” appears on the display panel.
Proceed as described on Seite 11.
Selecting a standard display
Move the multi-function switch to select a standard display:
Contents of the display Selectable standard display
533.875
MHz
ew100 G3
P
MUTE
AF
B.Ch: 20.12
533.875
P
AF
MHz
MUTE
ew100 G3
B.Ch: 20.12
P
MUTE
AF
“Frequency/Name”
“Channel/Frequency”
“Channel/Name”
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Using the operating menu
Main menu
“Menu”
Sensitivity
Frequency Preset
Name
Auto Lock
Advanced
Exit
Tune
Pilot Tone
LCD Contrast
Reset
Software Revision
Exit
Extended menu
“Advanced Menu”
Using the operating menu
The buttons
Button Function of the button
Press the
ON/OFF button
ON/OFF
Press the multifunction switch
Move the multifunction switch
Overview of the operating menu
• Switches the radio microphone on and off
• Cancels the entry and returns to the current
standard display (ESC function)
• Deactivates the RF signal
(special function, siehe Seite 12)
• 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
• Selects a standard display
• Changes to the next/previous menu item
• Changes the setting of a menu item
Display Function of the menu item
Main menu “Menu”
Sensitivity Adjusts the sensitivity “AF”
(siehe Seite 16)
Frequency Preset Changes the frequency bank and the channel
(siehe Seite 16)
Name Enters the transmitter name
(siehe Seite 17)
Auto Lock Activates/deactivates the automatic lock mode
(siehe Seite 17)
Advanced Calls up the extended menu “Advanced Menu”
(siehe Seite 18)
Exit Exits the operating menu and returns to the
current standard display
Extended menu “Advanced Menu”
Tune Sets the transmission frequencies for the
Pilot Tone Activates/deactivates the pilot tone transmission
frequency bank “U” (siehe Seite 18)
Special function: Sets a channel and a transmission frequency for the frequency bank “U”
(siehe Seite 18)
(siehe Seite 19)
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Using the operating menu
Menu
–12 dB
Sensitivity
– 12 dB
Sensitivity
–36 dB
Sensitivity
“Stored”
Call up
“Sensitivity”
Select the desired
setting
Store the setting
Display Function of the menu item
LCD Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the display panel
Reset Resets the radio microphone
Software Revision Displays the current software revision
Exit Exits the extended menu “Advanced Menu” and
(siehe Seite 19)
(siehe Seite 19)
(siehe Seite 19)
returns to the main menu
Working with the operating menu
If the lock mode is activated, you have to deactivate it In order to
be able to work with the operating menu (siehe Seite 12).
By way of example of the “Sensitivity” menu, this section describes how to
use the operating menu.
Changing from the current standard display to the operating menu
Press the multi-function switch.
The current standard display is replaced by the main menu.
The last selected menu item is displayed.
Selecting a menu item
Move the multi-function switch to change to the
“Sensitivity” menu item.
The current setting of the selected menu item is displayed:
Menu
Sensitivity
–12 dB
Changing and storing settings
Press the multi-function switch to call up the menu item.
Move the multi-function switch to adjust the input
sensitivity.
Press the multi-function switch to store the setting.
The multi-function switch features a “fast search” function:
Multi-function switch Display
Move upwards () jumps to the previous menu item/setting
Move downwards () jumps to the next menu item/setting
Move upwards/downwards
(/) and hold in this
position
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cycles continuously
Using the operating menu
Menu
Exit
ON/OFF
Canceling an entry
ON/OFF
To return to the last edited menu item:
Press the ON/OFF button to cancel the entry.
The current standard display appears on the display panel.
Press the multi-function switch so many times until the last
edited menu item appears.
Exiting a menu item
Change to the “Exit” menu item.
Confirm your selection.
You return to the next higher menu level.
To directly return to the current standard display:
Press the ON/OFF button.
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
Menu
–12 dB
Sensitivity
–12 dB
Sensitivity
–36 dB
Sensitivity
“Stored”
Call up
“Sensitivity”
Select the desired
setting
Store the setting
Adjusting settings via the operating
menu
Make use of the possibility to adjust settings via the operating
menu of your receiver and to transfer these settings to the radio
microphone. For more information, refer to the instruction
manual of the receiver. The relevant information is marked with
the sync icon.
For more detailed information on the operating menu, visit the
SKM 100 G3 product page at www.sennheiser.com.
The main menu “Menu”
Adjusting the input sensitivity – “Sensitivity”
Adjustment range: 0 to –48 dB, adjustable in steps of 6 dB
The transmitter’s audio level display “AF” always indicates the audio level,
even if the radio microphone is muted, e.g. allowing you to check the
adjusted sensitivity before live operation.
B.Ch: 20.12
MUTE
MHz
Effect/display
or loud music passages cause overmodulation in
the transmission link.
The audio level display “AF” 햲 shows full deflec-
the duration of the overmodulation.
tion for
deflection only during the loudest passages.
results in a signal with high background noise.
533.875
P
AF
햲
Input sensitivity
adjusted ...
... too high Close talking distances, speakers with loud voices
... correctly The audio level display “AF” 햲 shows full
... too low The transmission link is undermodulated. This
The following figures are a guide to the best settings:
Transmission situation Sensitivity setting
Loud music/vocals −48 to −18 dB
Presentations −18 to −12 dB
Interviews −12 to 0 dB
Selecting the frequency bank and the channel manually –
“Frequency Preset”
Menu
Frequency Preset
Call up “Frequency
Preset”
When you are in the “Frequency Preset” menu item, the RF signal is
deactivated.
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B.Ch:
1. 1
Frequency Preset
B.Ch:
1. 1
516.200
Select the frequency
bank and confirm
“Stored”
MHz
Frequency
B.Ch:
20. 1
533.875
Select the channel;
store the setting
MHz
Adjusting settings via the operating menu
Menu
Lichael
Name
Name
Name
Lichael
Michael
Call up “Name” Enter a character
and confirm
Enter a character;
store the setting
“Stored”
Active
Auto Lock
Active
Auto Lock
Inactive
Auto Lock
Menu
Call up “Auto
Lock”
Select the desired
setting
Store the setting
“Stored”
Overview of the frequency banks and channels:
Frequency bank Channels Type
“1” to “20” up to 12 per
frequency bank
“U” up to 12 User bank:
When setting up multi-channel systems, please observe the following:
Only the factory-preset frequencies within one frequency bank are intermodulation-free (siehe Seite 20). Radio microphone 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 Seite 20.
Entering a name – “Name”
System bank:
frequencies are factor-preset
frequencies are freely selectable
Via the “Name” menu, you can enter a freely selectable name (e.g. the
name of the performer) for the radio microphone.
The name can be displayed on the standard displays “Frequency/Name”
and “Channel/Name”. The name can consist of up to 8 characters such as:
letters (without pronounciation marks),
•
• numbers from 0 to 9,
• special characters and spaces.
To enter a name, proceed as follows:
Move the multi-function switch to select a character.
Press the multi-function switch to change to the next
segment/character or to store the complete entry.
Activating/deactivating the automatic lock mode – “Auto Lock“
The lock mode prevents that the radio microphone is accidentally switched
off or programed during operation. The lock mode icon 햶 on the
current standard display indicates that the lock mode is activated.
Move the multi-function switch to select the desired setting.
For information on how to use the lock mode, refer to Seite 12.
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
The extended menu “Advanced Menu”
Setting transmission frequencies and the frequency bank “U” – “Tune”
When you have selected one of the system banks and then select the
“Tune” menu, the radio microphone 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.
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 and
assign it a transmission frequency. It is vital to observe the notes on
frequency selection on Seite 20.
Setting a transmission frequency for the current channel
Move the multi-function switch until the “Tune” menu item
appears.
Press the multi-function switch
The frequency selection appears.
Advanced
Tune
Call up “Tune”
Menu
533.875 MHz
Tune
533.875 MHz
B.Ch: U. 1 B.Ch: U. 1
Select the MHz
value and confirm
“Stored”
.
Tune
534.875 MHz
Select the kHz
value; store the
setting
Set the desired frequency.
Press the multi-function switch.
Your settings are stored.
You are back to the operating menu.
Selecting a channel and assigning this channel a frequency
Move the multi-function switch until the “Tune” menu item
appears.
Press the multi-function switch until the frequency bank
selection appears.
Advanced
Tune
Call up “Tune”
(special function)
Menu
543.200 MHz
Tune
543.200 MHz
B.Ch: U. 1 B.Ch: U. 1
Select the channel;
store the setting
Tune
543.200 MHz
Set the
frequency
Set the desired channel.
Press the multi-function switch.
The frequency selection appears.
Set the desired frequency.
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“Stored”
Adjusting settings via the operating menu
Activating/deactivating the pilot tone transmission – “Pilot Tone”
Advanced
Name
Pilot Tone
Menu
Pilot
Active
Pilot
Inactive
Active
Call up
“Pilot Tone”
The radio microphone adds an inaudible pilot tone to the audio signal. The
receiver detects and evaluates the pilot tone, and is thus able to identify
the signal of the matching transmitter and mute all others. The pilot tone
supports the receiver’s squelch function.
Devices of the ew 100 G1 series (generation 1) do not support the pilot
tone function. Therefore, please observe the following when combining a
radio microphone or receiver of the ew 100 G3 series (generation 3) with
devices from an earlier evolution wireless generation:
Radio microphone Receiver Make sure to ...
w G3/ w G2 w G3/ w G2
w G3 w G1
w G1 w G3
Select the desired
setting
“Stored”
... activate the pilot tone function on both radio microphone
and receiver.
... deactivate the pilot tone
function on the ew 100 G3
radio microphone.
... deactivate the pilot tone
function on the ew 100 G3
receiver.
Store the setting
Adjusting the contrast of the display panel – “LCD Contrast”
You can adjust the contrast of the display panel in 16 steps.
Loading the factory-preset default settings – “Reset”
Advanced
Reset Ye s
Call up “Reset”
When resetting the radio microphone, only the selected settings for the
pilot tone and for the frequency bank “U” remain unchanged.
Menu
“Stored”
Reset
Select the desired
setting;
apply the setting
Displaying the software revision – “Software Revision”
You can display the current software revision of the radio microphone.
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Adjustment tips
Adjustment tips
Synchronizing the radio microphone with a receiver
When synchronizing the radio microphone with a receiver, please observe
the following:
Only use a radio microphone and a receiver from the same frequency
range (see the type plate on the radio microphone 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.
Synchronizing the radio microphone with the receiver – individual operation
Upon delivery, the radio microphone and the receiver are synchronized
with each other. However, if you cannot establish a transmission link
between radio microphone and receiver, you have to synchronize the
channels of the devices.
For information on automatic synchronization of the radio microphone
with the receiver (individual operation), refer to the instruction manual of
the receiver. This information is marked with the icon.
Alternatively, you can set the channel on the radio microphone manually:
Make sure that you set the radio microphone to the same frequency
bank and the same channel as the receiver (siehe Seite 16).
If you still cannot establish a transmission link, refer to the chapter „If a
problem occurs ...” auf Seite 22.
Synchronizing radio microphones with receivers – multi-channel operation
Combined with ew 100 G3 receivers, ew 100 G3 radio microphones can
form transmission links that can be used in multi-channel systems. In
order to ensure an intermodulation-free transmission, use the same
frequency bank for all transmission links.
For information on automatic synchronization of radio microphones with
receivers (multi-channel operation), refer to the instruction manual of
your receiver.
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Cleaning the radio microphone
Cleaning the radio microphone
CAUTION! Liquids can damage the electronics of the radio micro-
phone!
Liquids entering the housing of the device can cause a
short-circuit and damage the electronics.
Keep all liquids away from the radio microphone.
Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the radio microphone from time to
time. Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents.
To clean the sound inlet basket:
Unscrew the upper sound inlet basket from the microphone head by
turning it counterclockwise (see diagram).
CAUTION! Liquids will damage the microphone module!
Liquids will damage the microphone module.
Only clean the upper sound inlet basket.
Remove the foam insert.
To clean the sound inlet basket:
– Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the upper sound inlet basket from
the inside and outside.
OR
– Scrub with a brush and rinse with clear water.
If necessary, clean the foam insert with a mild detergent or replace the
foam insert.
Dry the upper sound inlet basket.
Dry the foam insert.
Reinsert the foam insert.
Replace the sound inlet basket on the microphone head and screw it
tight.
You should also clean the contact rings of the microphone head from time
to time:
Wipe the contact rings of the microphone head with a dry cloth.
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If a problem occurs ...
If a problem occurs ...
Problem Possible cause Possible solution
Radio microphone cannot
be operated,
“Locked”
ars on the
appe
display panel
No operation
indication
No RF signal at
the receiver
RF signal
available,
no audio signal,
“MUTE”
ars on the
appe
display panel
Audio signal
has a high level
of background
noise / audio
signal is
distorted
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”.
Lock mode is activated Deactivate the lock mode
(siehe Seite 12).
Batteries are flat or
accupack is flat
Radio microphone and
receiver are not on the
same channel
Radio microphone is out
of range
RF signal is deactivated
(“RF Mute“)
Receiver’s squelch
threshold is adjusted too
high
Radio microphone
doesn’t transmit a pilot
tone
Radio microphone’s
sensitivity is adjusted too
low/too high
Replace the batteries or
recharge the accupack
(siehe Seite 9).
Synchronize the radio
microphone with the
receiver.
Set the radio microphone
to the same channel as the
receiver.
Check the squelch
threshold setting on
the receiver.
Reduce the distance
between radio microphone and receiving
antenna.
Activate the RF signal
(siehe Seite 12).
Reduce the squelch
threshold setting on the
receiver.
Activate or deactivate the
pilot tone transmission
(siehe Seite 19).
Adjust the input sensitivity (siehe Seite 16).
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Specifications
Specifications
RF characteristics
Modulation wideband FM
Frequency ranges 516–558, 566–608, 608–648,
626–668, 734–776, 780–822,
823–865 MHz
(A to E, G, GB, siehe Seite 3)
Transmission frequencies 1,680 frequencies, tuneable in
Switching bandwidth 42 MHz
Nominal/peak deviation ± 24 kHz/± 48 kHz
Frequency stability ≤ ± 15 ppm
RF output power at 50 Ω typ. 30 mW
Pilot tone squelch can be switched off
AF characteristics
Compander system Sennheiser HDX
AF frequency response 80–18,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio
(1 mV, peak deviation) ≥ 110 dBA
THD ≤ 0.9 %
Adjustment range of input sensitivity 48 dB,
Overall device
Temperature range −10°C to +55°C
Power supply
Nominal voltage 2.4 V
Power consumption
at nominal voltage typ. 180 mA (30 mW)
with switched-off radio microphone ≤ 25 μA
Operating time typ. 8 hrs
Dimensions
Weight (incl. batteries) approx. 450 g
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
adjustable in 6-dB steps
2
AA size batteries, 1.5 V
or BA 2015 accupack
∅ 50 mm x 265 mm
approx.
In compliance with
Europe EMC EN 301489-1/-9
Radio EN 300422-1/-2
Safety EN 60065,
EN 62311 (SAR)
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Specifications
Approved by
Canada Industry Canada RSS 210
IC: 2099A-G3SKMEM
limited to 806 MHz
USA FCC-Part 74
FCC-ID: DMO G3SKMEM
limited to 698 MHz
Microphone heads
MMD 835-1 MMD 845-1 MME 865-1
Microphone type dynamic dynamic condenser
Sensitivity 2.1 mV/Pa 1.6 mV/Pa 1.6 mV/Pa
Pick-up pattern cardioid cardioid super-cardioid
Max. SPL 154 dB SPL 154 dB SPL 152 dB SPL
Polar diagrams and frequency response curves of the microphone heads
Polar diagram MMD 835-1 Polar diagram MMD 845-1
0°
0
30°
60°
90°
30°
5
10
15
20
25
dB
60°
90°
60°
90°
0°
0
30°
30°
5
10
15
20
25
dB
60°
90°
120°
125 Hz
250 Hz
500 Hz
1000 Hz
150°
150°
180°
Polar diagram MME 865-1
0°
0
125 Hz
250 Hz
500 Hz
1000 Hz
30°
60°
90°
120°
150°
30°
5
10
15
20
25
dB
150°
180°
2000 Hz
4000 Hz
8000 Hz
16000 Hz
2000 Hz
4000 Hz
8000 Hz
16000 Hz
120°
150°
2000 Hz
4000 Hz
8000 Hz
16000 Hz
125 Hz
250 Hz
500 Hz
1000 Hz
120°
150°
180°
120°
60°
90°
120°
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Frequency response curve MMD 835-1
dBV
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
100 1.000 10.000
50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k
Frequency response curve MMD 845-1
dBV
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
100 1.000 10.000
50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k
Specifications
Hz
Hz
Frequency response curve MME 865-1
dBV
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
100 1.000 10.000
50 100
200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k
0° 90°
Hz
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Manufacturer Declarations
0682
Manufacturer Declarations
Warranty
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on this
product.
For the current warranty conditions, please visit our web site at
www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner.
In compliance with the following requirements
• WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU)
Please dispose of the radio microphone at the end of its operational lifetime by taking it to your local collection point or
recycling center for such equipment.
• Battery Directive (2006/66/EU)
The supplied batteries or rechargeable batteries of the radio
microphone can be recycled. Please dispose of them as special
waste or return them to your specialist dealer. In order to
protect the environment, only dispose of exhausted batteries.
CE Declaration of Conformity
• RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU)
•
• R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EU)
• EMC Directive (2014/30/EU)
• Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU)
The declarations are available at www.sennheiser.com.
Before putting the device into operation, please observe the respective
country-specific regulations.
Statements regarding FCC and Industry Canada
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This class B digital device complies with the Canadian ICES-003.
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved
by Sennheiser electronic Corp. may void the FCC authorization to operate
this equipment.
Before putting the device into operation, please observe the respective
country-specific regulations!
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Manufacturer Declarations
FOR AUSTRALIA ONLY
Sennheiser goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under
the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund
for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable
loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or
replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does
not amount to a major failure.
This warranty is in addition to other rights or remedies under law. Nothing
in this warranty excludes, limits or modifies any liability of Sennheiser
which is imposed by law, or limits or modifies any remedy available to the
consumer which is granted by law.
To make a claim under this warranty, contact
Sennheiser Australia Pty Ltd, Unit 3, 31 Gibbes Street Chatswood NSW
2067, AUSTRALIA.
Phone: (02) 9910 6700, email: service@sennheiser.com.au.
All expenses of claiming the warranty will be borne by the person making
the claim.
The Sennheiser International Warranty is provided by Sennheiser Australia
Pty Ltd (ABN 68 165 388 312), Unit 3, 31 Gibbes Street Chatswood NSW
2067 Australia.
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Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany
www.sennheiser.com
Publ. 04/16
529671/A03
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