Sennheiser SKP 300 G3 User Manual

SKP 300

Instruction manual

Contents

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

The SKP 300 G3 plug-on transmitter................................3

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

The frequency bank system .........................................4

Delivery includes...................................................................5

Product overview..................................................................6

Overview of the SKP 300 G3 plug-on

transmitter.......................................................................6

Overview of the displays...............................................7

Putting the plug-on transmitter into operation.............8

Inserting the batteries/accupack ................................8

Charging the accupack...................................................8

Plugging the plug-on transmitter onto a

microphone......................................................................9

Using the plug-on transmitter........................................10

Switching the plug-on transmitter on/off ............. 10

Deactivating the lock mode temporarily ................ 11

Muting the audio signal or deactivating

the RF signal ................................................................. 12

Selecting a standard display .....................................13

Using the operating menu ............................................... 14

The buttons................................................................... 14

Overview of the operating menu..............................14

Working with the operating menu .......................... 15

Adjusting settings via the operating menu ................. 17

he main menu “Menu” ............................................... 17

The extended menu “Advanced Menu” .................. 19

Synchronizing the plug-on transmitter with

a receiver ............................................................................. 23

Synchronizing the plug-on transmitter with

the receiver – individual operation..........................23

Synchronizing plug-on transmitters with

receivers – multi-channel operation........................ 24

Cleaning and maintaining the plug-on transmitter.... 25

Recommendations and tips.............................................26

If a problem occurs ... ........................................................ 27

Specifications...................................................................... 29

Manufacturer Declarations .............................................. 31

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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.

• 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 device 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.

Intended use

Intended use of the SKP 300 G3 plug-on transmitter includes:

• having read this instruction manual, especially the chapter “Important safety instructions” above on this page,

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

“Improper use” means using the product other than as described in these instructions, or under operating conditions which differ from those described herein.

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The SKP 300 G3 plug-on transmitter

The SKP 300 G3 plug-on transmitter is part of the evolution wireless series ew 300 G3. This series offers highquality 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 SKP 300 G3 plug-on transmitter:

• Optimized PLL synthesizer and microprocessor technology

• HDX noise reduction system

• Pilot tone squelch control

• Switching bandwidth of up to 42 MHz

• Increased immunity to intermodulation and interferences in multi-channel operation

• 48 V phantom powering

Areas of application

The plug-on transmitter can be combined with the EM 300 G3 rack-mount receiver. The EM 300 G3 rackmount 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.

Combinable

Transmitter

SKP 300 G3 dynamic and

with ...

condenser microphones.

We recommend using Sennheiser microphones.

Receiver

EM 300 G3

Transmitter and receiver must have at least software version 1.7 (see page 23).

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The SKP 300 G3 plug-on transmitter

Frequency bank 1... 20

Frequency bank U1 ... U6

Channel 24 – frequency preset

Channel 1 – frequency preset

Channel 2 – frequency preset

Channel 24 – freely selectable frequency

Channel 1 – freely selectable frequency

Channel 2 – freely selectable frequency

The frequency bank system

The plug-on transmitter is available in 7 UHF frequency ranges with up to 1,680 transmission frequencies per frequency range:

Range GB:

566 – 608

606 – 648

626 – 668

734 – 776 780 – 822 823 – 865

Range A: Range G: Range B: Range C: Range D: Range E:

516 – 558

500 600 700 800

Each frequency range (A-E, G, GB) offers 26 frequency banks with up to 24 channels each:

Each of the channels in the frequency banks “1” to “20” has been factory-preset to a fixed transmission 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 SKP 300 G3 product page on our website at www.sennheiser.com.

The frequency banks “U1” to “U6” allow you to freely select and store transmission frequencies. It might be that these transmission frequencies are not intermodulation-free.

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Delivery includes

A list of accessories can be found on the SKP 300 G3 product page at www.sennheiser.com.

For information on suppliers, contact your local Sennheiser partner: www.sennheiser.com > “Service & Support”.

Delivery includes

The packaging contains the following items:

1 SKP 300 G3 plug-on transmitter

2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V

1 instruction manual

1frequency information sheet

1 RF power information sheet

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Product overview

Overview of the SKP 300 G3 plug-on transmitter

1 Microphone input,

XLR-3 socket (female, balanced)

2 Mechanical locking

ring of XLR-3 socket

3 Infra-red interface

4 Display panel, backlit

in orange

5 UP button (왖)

6 DOWN button (왔)

7 Operation and battery

status indicator, red LED: lit = ON flashing = LOW BATTERY

8 ON/OFF button

with ESC function (cancel)

9 MUTE switch

0 SET button

A Battery compartment

cover

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Product overview

approx. 100%

approx. 70%

approx. 30%

critical charge status, the red

LOW BATTERY LED 7 is

flashing:

Overview of the displays

After switch-on, the plug-on transmitter displays the standard display “Frequency/Name”. For further illustrations and examples of the different standard displays, refer to page 13.

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

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Display Meaning

1 Audio level

2 Frequency Current transmission frequency

3 Name User selectable name

4 Transmission

5 Lock mode icon Lock mode is activated

6 “P” (pilot tone) Pilot tone transmission is

7 “MUTE” Microphone input is muted

8 Battery status Charge status:

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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 (optional accessory).

왘 Slide the battery compartment cover A in the direc-

tion of the embossed arrow and open the cover A.

왘 Insert the two batteries or the accupack as shown

below. Please observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries/accupack.

왘 Close the battery compartment.

The battery compartment cover A 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

(optional accessory).

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

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Putting the plug-on transmitter into operation

Plugging the plug-on transmitter onto a microphone

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

3F socket 1 of the transmitter. Make sure that the latch B locks into place.

왘 Tighten the locking ring 2 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.

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Using the plug-on transmitter

ON/OFF

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Using the plug-on transmitter

To establish a transmission link, proceed as follows:

1. Switch the receiver on (see the receiver’s instruction manual).

2. Switch the plug-on transmitter on (see next section). The transmission link is established and the receiver’s RF level display “RF” reacts.

It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 23.

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 23.

Switching the plug-on transmitter on/off

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

왘 Press the ON/OFF button 8.

The plug-on transmitter transmits an RF signal. The red ON LED 7 lights up and the “Frequency/Name” standard display appears on the display panel. The transmission icon 4 is displayed.

To switch the plug-on transmitter on and to deactivate

the RF signal on switch-on (offline operation):

ON/OFF

왘 Keep the ON/OFF button 8 pressed until “RF

Mute Off?” appears on the display panel.

왘 Press the UP/DOWN button.

“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 4 is not displayed.

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