Sennheiser EW300IEMG3-A User manual
300 IEM Series
Instruction manual
Contents
For more detailed information on the individual sections of this instruction manual, visit the
corresponding product page on our website at www.sennheiser.com.
Contents
Important safety instructions ........................................................................................................................ 2
The evolution wireless series ew 300 IEM G3 ................................................................................................ 3
The frequency bank system ........................................................................................................................... 4
Product overviews .......................................................................................................................................... 5
Overview of the SR 300 IEM G3 transmitter ............................................................................................. 5
Overview of the displays of the SR 300 IEM G3 transmitter .................................................................... 6
Overview of the EK 300 IEM G3 diversity receiver ................................................................................... 7
Overview of the displays of the EK 300 IEM G3 diversity receiver .......................................................... 8
Putting the devices into operation ................................................................................................................ 9
Putting the SR 300 IEM G3 transmitter into operation ............................................................................ 9
Putting the EK 300 IEM G3 diversity receiver into operation ................................................................ 14
Using the devices .......................................................................................................................................... 16
Switching the devices on/off .................................................................................................................. 16
Monitoring the audio signal via headphones ......................................................................................... 17
Selecting a standard display on the diversity receiver .......................................................................... 18
Deactivating the lock mode temporarily ................................................................................................ 18
Adjusting the audio channels on the transmitter .................................................................................. 19
Activating/deactivating the RF signal on the transmitter .................................................................... 19
Synchronizing transmitters and EK 300 IEM G3 receivers via the infra-red interface .......................... 20
Using the operating menus .......................................................................................................................... 23
The buttons of the SK 300 IEM G3 transmitter ...................................................................................... 23
The buttons of the EK 300 IEM G3 diversity receiver ............................................................................. 23
Overview of the operating menus .......................................................................................................... 24
Synchronizing the transmitter with the diversity receiver ....................................................................... 27
Cleaning the devices ..................................................................................................................................... 28
If a problem occurs ... .................................................................................................................................... 29
Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 31
System ..................................................................................................................................................... 31
SR 300 IEM G3 transmitter ..................................................................................................................... 31
NT 2-3 mains unit .................................................................................................................................... 32
EK 300 IEM G3 diversity receiver ............................................................................................................ 32
Connector assignment ............................................................................................................................ 33
Accessories .................................................................................................................................................... 33
Manufacturer Declarations .......................................................................................................................... 34
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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
products on to third parties.
• Heed all warnings and follow all instructions in this instruction manual.
• Only clean the products when they are not connected to the mains. Use a cloth for cleaning.
• 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 products have
been damaged in any way, liquid has been spilled, objects have fallen inside, the products
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 products near water
and do not expose them to rain or moisture.
SR 300 IEM G3 transmitter
• Only use the supplied mains unit.
• Unplug the mains unit from the wall socket
– to completely disconnect the product 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 products in accordance with the
instructions given in this instruction manual.
• Do not install the products near any heat sources such as radiators, 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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The evolution wireless series ew 300 IEM G3
• Danger due to high volumes
This product is also intended for professional use. Commercial use is subject to the safetyat-work regulations. Sennheiser, as the manufacturer, is therefore obliged to expressly
point out possible health risks arising from use.
This product 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.
EK 300 IEM G3 diversity receiver
Do not place the product 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 300 IEM G3 series system includes:
• having read this instruction manual 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 these instructions, or
under operating conditions which differ from those described herein.
The evolution wireless series ew 300 IEM G3
The evolution wireless monitoring system ew 300 IEM G3 is a high-quality state-of-the-art
RF transmission system with a high level of operational reliability and ease of use.
Transmitter and diversity receiver are designed for monitoring applications and permit
wireless transmission with studio-quality sound.
Features of the evolution wireless 300 IEM G3 series:
SR 300 IEM G3 transmitter EK 300 IEM G3 receiver
• Optimized PLL synthesizer and microprocessor technology
• HDX noise reduction system
• Switching bandwidth of 42 MHz
• Stereo/mono selection
• Easy setup of a multi-channel system
using the Easy Setup Sync function
• Safe configuration of a multi-channel
system using the WSM
* The receiver uses the ground connection of the earphones cable as its second antenna to
provide improved reception.
• Stereo/Focus selection
• Adaptive diversity technology*
• Scan function (Easy Setup) for scanning
the frequency banks for unused channels
• Adjustable and switchable limiter
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The frequency bank system
Frequency bank 1... 20
Frequency bank U1 ... U6
Channel 16 – frequency preset
Channel 1 – frequency preset
Channel 2 – frequency preset
Channel 16 – freely selectable frequency
Channel 1 – freely selectable frequency
Channel 2 – freely selectable frequency
The frequency bank system
Transmitter and receiver are available in 6 UHF frequency ranges with 1,680 frequencies per
frequency range:
Range A:
516 – 558 626 – 668 734 – 776 823 – 865566 – 608 780 – 822
Range G: Range B:
Each frequency range (A–E, G) offers 26 frequency banks with up to 16 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.
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
corresponding product page on our website at www.sennheiser.com.
The frequency banks “U1” to “U6” allow you to freely select and store frequencies. It might
be that these frequencies are not intermodulation-free (see page 28).
Range C: Range D:
Range E:
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A
B
PUSH
PUSH
L(I)
R(II)
+22dBu
MAX
Loop Out
BAL
L(I)
R(II)
BAL
AF IN
+22dBu MAX
RF OUT
0682
FREQ Range-D 780-822 MHz
DESIGNED AND MADE IN GERMANY
Stereo Transmitter SR 300 IEM
IDENT NO 627925
SER NO 2518100155
IC 2099A-G3SREK
ANT
519.150
ew300IEM
B.Ch: 1. 1
EQ
Standard -18dB
MHz
Stereo Transmitter
PEAK
-10
0
-20
-30
-40
AF I
PEAK
-10
0
-20
-30
-40
AF II
A
B
Product overviews
Overview of the SR 300 IEM G3 transmitter
Operating elements – front panel Operating elements – rear panel
Headphone output,
¼” (6.3 mm) jack socket ( )
Headphone volume control
button, backlit
Infra-red interface
Display panel, backlit in orange
Jog dial
STANDBY button with operation
indication (red backlighting),
serves as the ESC (cancel) key in the
operating menu
In mono mode, the signal from the left audio input
jack/XLR-3 combo socket
)
is transmitted
Cable grip for power supply DC cable
DC socket (DC IN) for connection of
LED (yellow) for network activity
LAN socket (ETHERNET RJ 45)
Audio output left (LOOP OUT BAL L(I)),
Audio output right (LOOP OUT BAL R(II)),
Type plate
Audio input left (BAL AF IN L(I)),
Audio input right (BAL AF IN R(II)),
Antenna output (RF OUT)
Product overviews
NT 2-3 mains unit
indication
¼” (6.3 mm) jack socket
¼” (6.3 mm) jack socket
¼” (6.3 mm) jack/XLR-3 combo socket
¼” (6.3 mm) jack/XLR-3 combo socket
with remote power supply input,
BNC socket
BAL AF IN L(I)
(¼” (6.3 mm)
.
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Product overviews
PEAK
-10
0
-20
-30
-40
PEAK
-10
0
-20
-30
-40
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B.Ch: 1. 1
EQ
Standard -18dB
MHz
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Overview of the displays of the SR 300 IEM G3 transmitter
After switch-on, the transmitter displays the standard display.
Display Meaning
Audio level
(AF = Audio Frequency)
PEAK
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
PEAK
-10
-20
-30
-40
AF I
Frequency bank and
channel
Frequency Current transmission frequency
Name Freely selectable name of the transmitter
Transmission icon RF signal is being transmitted
Transmission power Current transmission power
Equalizer setting Current equalizer setting
Input sensitivity Current input sensitivity for the audio signal available
Lock mode icon Lock mode is activated (see page 18)
Current frequency bank and channel number
at the audio input sockets BAL AF IN L (I) and
BAL AF IN R (II)
Modulation of the left (AF I) and right
(AF II) audio channel with peak hold
0
function
When the displays show full deflection,
the audio input level is excessively high.
When the transmitter is overmodulated
frequently or for extended periods of time,
the “PEAK” display is shown inverted. In
AF II
addition, the display backlighting changes
from orange to red and “AF-PEAK” flashes
in alternation with the standard display.
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Overview of the EK 300 IEM G3 diversity receiver
Product overviews
On/off/volume control
3.5 mm stereo jack socket (PHONES),
lockable
(the shield is used by antenna II)
Antenna I
Operation and battery status indicator,
red LED
lit = ON
flashing = LOW BATTT
RF signal indication, green LED
lit = RF
Charging contacts
SET button
왖/왔 rocker button (UP/DOWN)
Battery compartment
Battery compartment cover
Battery compartment catches
Infra-red interface
ESC button
Display panel, backlit in orange
쐋
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Product overviews
MHz
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P
AFRF
MUTE
AF
Overview of the displays of the EK 300 IEM G3 diversity receiver
After switch-on, the diversity receiver displays the standard display “Frequency/Name”. For further illustrations and
examples of the different standard displays, refer to page 18. The standard display displays the operating states of the
diversity receiver. The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds.
Display Meaning
RF level “RF”
(Radio Frequency)
Audio-Pegel „AF“
(Audio Frequency)
Diversity display:
Antenna input I is active
Antenna input II is active
RF signal level:
Field strength of the received signal
RF
Squelch threshold level
Peak hold function
Modulation of the transmitter (channel-separated when the transmitter is set to
stereo mode)
When the display shows full deflection, the audio input level is excessively high.
Frequency Current receiving frequency
Name Freely selectable name of the receiver
Lock mode icon Lock mode is activated (see page 18)
Battery status Charge status:
approx. 100%
approx. 70%
approx. 30%
charge status is critical, the red LOW BATT LED
Muting function
“MUTE”
or audio channels The audio channels are only displayed on the “Frequency/Limiter” and “Frequency/High
Pilot tone “P” Activated pilot tone evaluation
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“Mute” is only displayed on the “Frequency/Name” standard display (see page 18)
• when the transmitter’s RF signal is deactivated
• or when the transmitter is set to mono mode and therefore does not transmit a pilot tone
but the receiver’s pilot tone evaluation is activated.
Boost” standard displays (see page 18)
Stereo
Focus
is flashing
:
Mounting the rack
mount “ears”
Putting the devices into operation
Putting the devices into operation
Putting the SR 300 IEM G3 transmitter into operation
When using more than one transmitter, we recommend connecting remote
antennas and, if necessary, using Sennheiser antenna accessories. Fore more
information, visit the ew G3 product page at www.sennheiser.com.
Setting up the transmitter on a flat surface
Place the transmitter on a flat, horizontal surface. Please note that the device feet can leave
stains on delicate surfaces.
The rack mount “ears” are designed to help protect the operating elements from
damage or deformation, e.g. if the transmitter is dropped. Therefore, fasten the rack
mount “ears”, even if you do not want to rack mount your transmitter.
To fasten the rack mount “ears” :
Fitting the device feet
Connecting the
rod antenna
왘 Unscrew and remove the two recessed head screws (M4x8) on each side of the
transmitter.
왘 Secure the rack mount “ears” to the sides of the transmitter using the previously
removed recessed head screws.
Do not fit the device feet when mounting the transmitter into a 19” rack.
왘 Clean the base of the transmitter where you want to fix the device feet.
왘 Fit the device feet to the four corners of the transmitter.
The supplied rod antenna is suitable for use in good reception conditions.
왘 Connect the rod antenna to the BNC socket .
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Putting the devices into operation
Mounting the transmitter into a 19” rack
CAUTION! Risks when rack mounting the transmitter!
When installing the device in a closed or multi-rack assembly, please consider that, during
operation, the ambient temperature, the mechanical loading and the electrical potentials will
be different from those of devices which are not mounted into a rack.
왘 Make sure that the ambient temperature within the rack does not exceed the permissible
temperature limit specified in the SR 300 IEM G3 specifications. If necessary, provide
additional ventilation.
왘 Make sure that the mechanical loading of the rack is even.
왘 When connecting to the power supply, observe the information indicated on the type
plate. Avoid circuit overloading. If necessary, provide overcurrent protection.
왘 When rack mounting, please note that intrinsically harmless leakage currents of the
individual mains units may accumulate, thereby exceeding the allowable limit value. As a
remedy, ground the rack via an additional ground connection.
Rack mounting one
transmitter
왘 Secure the rack mount “ears” of the supplied GA 3 rack adapter to the transmitter as
described on page 9.
왘 Secure the blanking plate to one of the rack mount “ears” using two recessed head
screws (M 6x10) (see diagram).
Do not fit the device feet when mounting the transmitter into a 19” rack.
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왘 Connect the antenna. You have the following options:
– You can connect the supplied rod antenna to the rear of the transmitter
(see page 9). In this case, insert the two blanking plugs into the holes of the
blanking plate.
– You can use the AM 2 antenna front mount kit (optional accessory) and mount the rod
antenna to the blanking plate .
– You can use a remote antenna, if necessary in conjunction with the AC 3 antenna
combiner.
왘 Slide the transmitter with the mounted blanking plate into the 19” rack.
왘 Secure the rack mount “ear” and the blanking plate to the 19” rack.
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