Sennheiser EW135G3-G, EW135PG3-G, EW145G3-G, EW165G3-G, EW135PG3-A User manual

100 Series

Instruction manual

	Contents
Contents
Important safety instructions .............................................................................................................................................................	2
System ...............................................................................................................................................................................................	2
Receiver ..............................................................................................................................................................................................	2
Bodypack transmitter and radio microphone ............................................................................................................................	3
The ew 100 G3 evolution wireless series ...............................................................................................................................	........... 4
The frequency bank system ...........................................................................................................................................................	4
Product overview ....................................................................................................................................................................................	5
Overview of the EM 100 receiver ..................................................................................................................................................	5
Overview of the displays of the EM 100 receiver ......................................................................................................................	6
Overview of the SK 100 bodypack transmitter .........................................................................................................................	7
Overview of the displays of the SK 100 bodypack transmitter ..............................................................................................	8
Overview of the SKM 100 radio microphone ..............................................................................................................................	9
Overview of the displays of the SKM 100 radio microphone ................................................................................................	10
Putting the devices into operation ...................................................................................................................................................	11
EM 100 receiver ..............................................................................................................................................................................	11
SK 100 bodypack transmitter .....................................................................................................................................................	13
SKM 100 radio microphone ..........................................................................................................................................................	15
Using the devices ..................................................................................................................................................................................	17
Switching the devices on/off .......................................................................................................................................................	17
Synchronizing a transmitter with the receiver ........................................................................................................................	20
Deactivating the lock mode temporarily ...................................................................................................................................	21
Muting the audio signal or deactivating the RF signal ...........................................................................................................	22
Selecting a standard display ........................................................................................................................................................	24
Overview of the operating menus ....................................................................................................................................................	25
Cleaning the devices .............................................................................................................................................................................	27
Specifications .........................................................................................................................................................................................	31
Manufacturer Declarations .................................................................................................................................................................	35

For an animated instruction manual, visit the respective product pages at www.sennheiser.com.

There you will also find detailed instruction manuals for the individual devices.

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Important safety instructions

Important safety instructions

System

•Read this instruction manual.

•Keep this instruction manual. Always include this instruction manual when passing the devices and the mains unit on to third parties.

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

•Only clean the devices when they are not connected to the mains. Use a cloth for cleaning.

•Only use attachments/accessories specified by Sennheiser.

•Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required if the devices or the mains unit have been damaged in any way, liquid has been spilled, objects have fallen inside, the devices 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 devices and the mains unit near water and do not expose them to rain or moisture.

Receiver

•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 31).

•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 31).

•Do not block any ventilation openings. Install the device 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, heat registers, stoves, or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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

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Important safety instructions

•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 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.

Bodypack transmitter and radio microphone

Do not place the devices near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Intended use of the system

Intended use of the ew 100 G3 series devices includes:

•having read this instruction manual 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 ew 100 G3 evolution wireless series

The ew 100 G3 evolution wireless series

With the ew 100 G3 evolution wireless 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.

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 devices are available in 6 UHF frequency ranges with 1,680 frequencies per frequency range:

Range A:

Range G:

Range B:

Range C:

Range D:

Range E:

516 – 558

566 – 608

626 – 668

734 – 776

780 – 822

823 – 865

500

600

700

800

MHz

Each frequency range (A–E, G) offers 21 frequency banks with up to 12 channels each:

Channel 1 – frequency preset

Channel 2 – frequency preset

Frequency bank 1 ... 20

Channel 12 – frequency preset

Channel 1 – freely selectable frequency

Channel 2 – freely selectable frequency

Frequency bank U

Channel 12 – freely selectable frequency

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.

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 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.

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Product overview

Product overview

Overview of the EM 100 receiver

A

2 Data Ports auf der Rückseite ergänzen, Anzeigen-Display verkleinern, Jog-Dial entfernen, Typenschild zu 300 ändern, kein Kopfhörerausgang: Nr. anpassen

40	PEAK0	1. 1	ew100 G3
10	-20	543.200		MHz
25	-10
RF	-AF30	P MUTE
				SET

B

A Operating elements – front 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

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B Operating elements – rear panel

Cable grip for power supply DC cable

DC socket (DC IN) for connection of NT 2 mains unit

Audio output (AF OUT BAL), XLR-3M socket, balanced

Audio output (AF OUT UNBAL), ¼” (6.3 mm) jack socket, unbalanced

Service interface (DATA)

Service interface (DATA)

Antenna input I (ANT II) with remote power supply input, BNC socket

Type plate

Antenna input I (ANT I) with remote power supply input, BNC socket

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Product overview

Overview of the displays of the EM 100 receiver

After switch-on, the receiver displays the standard display “Receiver Parameters”. For further illustrations and examples of the different standard displays, please refer to 24. This standard display displays the operating states of the receiver.

								PEAK0			1. 1		EW100 G3
40
10								-20			543.200			MHz
25								-10
									-30				MUTE
											P
	RF								AF

Display	Meaning
RF level “RF”								Diversity display:
(Radio Frequency)									Antenna input I is active
			40						Antenna input II is active
		30
								RF signal level:
		20
		10						Field strength of the transmitted signal
								Squelch threshold level
			RF
Audio level “AF”		PEAK						Modulation of the transmitter
(Audio Frequency)								with peak hold function.
	0
	-10							When the level display for audio level shows full
		-20						deflection, the audio input level is excessively
		-30						high. When the transmitter is overmodulated
	-40							frequently or for extended periods of time, the
		AF						“PEAK” display is shown inverted.
Frequency bank and	Current frequency bank and channel number
channel
Frequency	Current receiving frequency
Name	Freely selectable name of the receiver

Pilot tone “P” Activated pilot tone evaluation

Muting function “MUTE” Receiver is muted

	Receiver does not output an audio signal
	(see also page 28).
Battery status of the	Charge status:
transmitter	approx. 100%
	approx. 70%
	approx. 30%
	Icon is flashing; charge status is critical
Lock mode icon	Lock mode is activated

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Product overview

Overview of the SK 100 bodypack transmitter

Operating elements

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,

serves as the ESC (cancel) key in the operating menu

Display panel, backlit in orange

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Product overview

Overview of the displays of the SK 100 bodypack transmitter

After switch-on, the bodypack transmitter displays the standard display “Frequency/Name”. For further illustrations and examples of the different standard displays, refer to 24.

The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds.

543.200MHz
ew100 G3

AF P MUTE

Display	Meaning
Audio level “AF”	Modulation of the bodypack transmitter with peak hold
	function
	When the transmitter’s audio input level is excessively high,
	the “AF” display shows full deflection and, in addition, the
	yellow AF PEAK LED lights up:
Frequency	Current transmission frequency
Name	Freely selectable name of the bodypack transmitter
Transmission icon	RF signal is being transmitted
Lock mode icon	Lock mode is activated
“P” (Pilot)	Pilot tone transmission is activated
“MUTE”	Microphone or line input is muted
Battery status	Charge status:
	approx. 100%
	approx. 70%
	approx. 30%
	Charge status is critical,
	the red LOW BATT LED is flashing:

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Product overview

Overview of the SKM 100 radio microphone

Operating elements

Microphone head (interchangeable)

Name and pick-up pattern of the microphone head (not visible here)

Body of radio microphone

Battery compartment (not visible from outside)

Display panel, backlit in orange

Infra-red interface

Antenna

Color-coded protection ring; available in different colors

Operation and battery status indicator, red LED

(lit = ON/flashing = LOW BATTERY)

Charging contacts

Multi-function switch:

(DOWN), (UP) and (SET)

ON/OFF button,

serves as the ESC (cancel) key in the operating menu

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Product overview

Overview of the displays of the SKM 100 radio microphone

After switch-on, the radio microphone displays the standard display “Frequency/Name”. For further illustrations and examples of the different standard displays, refer to 24.

The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds.

543.200MHz

ew100 G3

P

MUTE

AF

Display

Meaning

Audio level “AF”

Modulation of the radio microphone with peak hold

function

Frequency

Current transmission frequency

Name

Freely selectable name of the radio microphone

Transmission icon

RF signal is being transmitted

Lock mode icon

Lock mode is activated

“P” (Pilot)

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 BATT LED is flashing:

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