Sennheiser SKP 100 G3 User Manual

SKP 100

Instruction manual

Contents

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

The SKP 100 G3 plug-on transmitter .............................................................. 3

Areas of application ........................................................................................ 3

The frequency bank system .......................................................................... 3

Delivery includes .................................................................................................. 4

Product overview ................................................................................................. 5

Overview of the SKP 100 G3 plug-on transmitter .................................... 5

Overview of the displays ................................................................................ 5

Putting the plug-on transmitter into operation .......................................... 6

Inserting the batteries/accupack ................................................................. 6

Charging the accupack .................................................................................... 6

Plugging the plug-on transmitter onto a microphone ............................. 6

Using the plug-on transmitter ......................................................................... 7

Switching the plug-on transmitter on/off ................................................. 7

Deactivating the lock mode temporarily .................................................... 8

Muting the audio signal or deactivating the RF signal ............................ 8

Selecting a standard display ......................................................................... 9

Using the operating menu ............................................................................. 10

The buttons .................................................................................................... 10

Overview of the operating menu ............................................................... 10

Working with the operating menu .......................................................... 11

Adjusting settings via the operating menu ............................................... 13

The main menu “Menu” .............................................................................. 13

The extended menu “Advanced Menu” ................................................... 15

Synchronizing the plug-on transmitter with a receiver .......................... 17

Synchronizing the plug-on transmitter with the receiver –

individual operation ..................................................................................... 17

Synchronizing plug-on transmitters with receivers –

multi-channel operation .............................................................................. 17

Cleaning the plug-on transmitter ................................................................. 18

Recommendations and tips ........................................................................... 18

If a problem occurs ... ....................................................................................... 19

Accessories ......................................................................................................... 20

Specifications .................................................................................................... 21

Manufacturer Declarations ............................................................................. 22

Index .................................................................................................................... 23

Supplementary information can be found on the SKP 100 G3 product page on our website at www.sennheiser.com.

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 moisture, 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 these instructions, or under operating conditions which differ from those described herein.

The SKP 100 G3 plug-on transmitter

This plug-on 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 transmission with studio-quality sound.

Features of the evolution wireless 100 G3 series:

• Optimized PLL synthesizer and microprocessor technology

• HDX noise reduction system

•Pilot tone squelch control

• Switching bandwidth of 42 MHz

• Increased immunity to intermodulation and interferences in

multi-channel operation

Areas of application

The plug-on transmitter can be combined with the EK 100 G3 diversity receiver and the EM 100 G3 stationary receiver. These receivers are available in the same UHF frequency ranges and are equipped with the same frequency bank system. 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.

Transmitter Combinable with ... Receivers

SKP 100 G3 all dynamic

EK 100 G3 diversity receiver

microphones We recommend

using dynamic Sennheiser microphones

condenser microphones that are not phantompowered, e.g.

EM 100 G3 stationary receiver

PEAK

EM 100

20.12

-10

MHz

533.875

-20

-30

MUTE

the Sennheiser K6 system

The frequency bank system

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

Range A: Range G: Range B: Range C: Range D: Range E: 516 – 558

566 – 608

626 – 668

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

734 – 776

780 – 822

823 – 865

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).

Delivery includes

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

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

Delivery includes

The packaging contains the following items: 1 SKP 100 G3 plug-on transmitter 2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V 1 instruction manual 1 frequency information sheet 1 RF power information sheet

Product overview

Overview of the SKP 100 G3 plug-on transmitter

쐃

쐃 Microphone input, XLR-3 socket

(female, unbalanced)

쐇 Mechanical locking ring of

XLR-3 socket

쐋 Infra-red interface 쐏 Display panel, backlit in orange

쐄 UP button ( 쐂 DOWN button (

왖)

쐇

왔)

쐋

쐏

쐄

쐂

쐆

쐊

쐎

쐅

쐈

쐆 Operation and battery status

indicator, red LED lit = ON flashing = LOW BATTERY

쐊 ON/OFF button

with ESC function (cancel)

쐎 MUTE switch 쐅 SET button 쐈 Battery compartment cover

Overview of the displays

After switch-on, the plug-on transmitter displays the “Frequency/Name” standard display. For further illustrations and examples of the different standard displays, refer to page 9. The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds.

햲햳햴 햵

533.875

MHz

햶

ew100 G3

MUTE

햹햸햷

Display Meaning

햲 Audio level “AF” Modulation of the plug-on transmitter with

햳 Frequency Current transmission frequency 햴 Name Freely selectable name of the transmitter 햵 Transmission icon RF signal is being transmitted 햶 Lock mode icon Lock mode is activated 햷 “P” (pilot tone) Pilot tone transmission is activated 햸 “MUTE” Microphone input is muted 햹 Battery status Charge status:

peak hold function.

approx. 100% approx. 70% approx. 30%

charge status is critical, the red

LOW BATTERY LED 쐆 is flashing

쐆

Putting the plug-on transmitter into operation

Inserting the batteries/accupack

For powering the plug-on transmitter, you can either use two 1.5 V AA size batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack (see “Accessories” on page 20).

왘 Slide the battery compartment cover 쐈 in the direction of the

embossed arrow and open the cover 쐈.

쐈

왘 Insert the two batteries or the accupack as shown below. Please

observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries/accupack.

쐈

왘 Close the battery compartment.

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

Charging the accupack

왘 Remove the BA 2015 accupack. 왘 Insert the BA 2015 accupack into the L 2015 charger (see

“Accessories” on page 20).

The L 2015 charger can only charge the BA 2015 accupack. Standard batteries (primary cells) or individual rechargeable battery cells cannot be charged.

Plugging the plug-on transmitter onto a microphone

왘 Plug the microphone’s XLR-3M socket onto the transmitter’s XLR-3F

socket 쐃.

쐃

쐇

왘 Tighten the locking ring 쐇 in the direction of the arrow.

The transmitter uses the microphone body as an antenna – therefore microphones with a metal casing should be used for best signal transmission.

Using the plug-on transmitter

To establish a transmission link, proceed as follows:

1. Switch the diversity receiver on (see the instruction manual of the

receiver).

2. Switch the plug-on transmitter on (see next section).

The transmission link is established and the diversity receiver’s RF level display “RF” reacts.

It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 17.

If you cannot establish a transmission link between plug-on transmitter and receiver, read the chapter “Synchronizing the plug-on transmitter with a receiver” on page 17.

Switching the plug-on transmitter on/off

쐆

쐊

To switch the plug-on transmitter on (online operation):

왘 Press the ON/OFF button 쐊.

ON/OFF

To switch the plug-on transmitter off:

왘 If necessary, deactivate the lock mode (see page 8).

ON/OFF

To switch the plug-on transmitter on and to deactivate the RF signal on

switch-on (offline operation):

ON/OFF

SET

The plug-on transmitter transmits an RF signal. The red

ON LED 쐆 lights up and the “Frequency/Name” standard

display appears on the display panel. The transmission icon 햵 is displayed.

You can switch the plug-on transmitter on and deactivate the RF signal on switch-on. For more information, see below.

왘 Keep the ON/OFF button 쐊 pressed until “OFF” appears on

the display panel. The red ON LED 쐆 goes off and the display panel turns off.

When in the operating menu, pressing the ON/OFF button 쐊 will cancel your entry (ESC function) and return you to the current standard display.

왘 Keep the ON/OFF button 쐊 pressed until “RF Mute On?”

appears on the display panel.

왘 Press the SET button.

The transmission frequency is displayed but the plug-on transmitter does not transmit an RF signal. The transmission icon 햵 is not displayed.

533.875

MHz

햵

ew100 G3

MUTE

Use this function to save battery power or to prepare a plug-on transmitter for use during live operation without causing interference to existing transmission links.

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