Sennheiser W100 User Manual
Instructions for use
W 100
Safety instructions
Never open electronic units! If units are opened by customers in breach of this
instruction, the warranty becomes null and void.
Keep the units away from central heating radiators and electric heaters.
Never expose them to direct sunlight.
Use the units in dry rooms only.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning the units. Do not use any cleansing agents or
solvents.
Thank you for choosing Sennheiser!
We have designed this product to give you reliable operation over many
years. Over half a century of accumulated expertise in the design and
manufacture of high-quality electro-acoustic equipment have made Sennheiser a world-leading company in this field.
Please take a few moments to read these instructions carefully, as we want
you to enjoy your new Sennheiser products quickly and to the fullest.
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Contents
Safety instructions ................................................................................................. 2
Contents ................................................................................................................... 3
The evolution wireless series ew 100 G2 ........................................................... 4
The channel bank system ............................................................................................. 4
System variants ...................................................................................................... 5
Overview of operating controls ........................................................................... 6
EM 100 G2 rack-mount receiver .................................................................................. 6
EK 100 G2 bodypack receiver ....................................................................................... 7
SK 100 G2 bodypack transmitter ................................................................................ 8
SKP 100 G2 plug-on transmitter ................................................................................. 9
SKM 100 G2 radiomicrophone .................................................................................... 10
Indications and displays on the receivers .................................................................. 11
Indications and displays on the transmitters ........................................................... 13
Preparing the components for use ..................................................................... 14
EM 100 G2 rack-mount receiver .................................................................................. 14
EK 100 G2 bodypack receiver ....................................................................................... 17
SK 100 G2 bodypack transmitter ................................................................................ 18
SKP 100 G2 plug-on transmitter ................................................................................. 19
SKM 100 G2 radiomicrophone ..................................................................................... 20
Using the components .......................................................................................... 22
Switching the components on/off .............................................................................. 22
Muting the transmitters ............................................................................................... 23
Activating/deactivating the lock mode ..................................................................... 23
Attaching the components to clothing ...................................................................... 24
The operating menu ............................................................................................... 25
The buttons ..................................................................................................................... 25
Overview of menus ......................................................................................................... 25
Working with the operating menu ............................................................................. 26
Operating menu of the receivers ................................................................................. 27
Operating menu of the transmitters .......................................................................... 29
Adjustment tips for the operating menu .......................................................... 31
Switching between channel banks ............................................................................. 31
Switching between the channels in a channel bank ............................................... 31
Selecting the frequencies to be stored in the channel bank “U” .......................... 31
Scanning the channel banks for free channels (receivers only) ........................... 31
Multi-channel operation ................................................................................................ 32
Adjusting the sensitivity (transmitters only) .......................................................... 32
Adjusting the audio output level (receivers only) ................................................... 33
Adjusting the squelch threshold (receivers only) .................................................... 33
Selecting the standard display .................................................................................... 34
Entering a name .............................................................................................................. 34
Loading the factory-preset default settings ............................................................. 35
Activating/deactivating the pilot tone transmission or pilot tone evaluation .. 35
Activating/deactivating the lock mode ..................................................................... 35
Exiting the operating menu .......................................................................................... 35
If problems occur .................................................................................................... 36
Error checklist .................................................................................................................. 36
Recommendations and tips .......................................................................................... 37
Care and maintenance ........................................................................................... 38
Additional information .......................................................................................... 39
HDX noise reduction ....................................................................................................... 39
Wireless transmission systems ................................................................................... 40
Squelch ............................................................................................................................. 40
Diversity reception ......................................................................................................... 41
Specifications .......................................................................................................... 42
Connector assignment ................................................................................................... 43
Polar diagrams and frequency response curves of
microphones/microphone heads ................................................................................. 44
Accessories .............................................................................................................. 45
Manufacturer declarations ................................................................................... 46
Warranty regulations .................................................................................................... 46
CE Declaration of Conformity ....................................................................................... 46
Batteries or rechargeable batteries ............................................................................ 46
WEEE Declaration ............................................................................................................ 46
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The evolution wireless series ew 100 G2
With the evolution wireless series ew 100 G2, Sennheiser offers musicians,
video and sound amateurs 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
excellent transmission reliability of the ew 100 G2 series is based on the use
of
y further optimized PLL synthesizer and microprocessor technology,
y the HDX noise reduction system,
y the pilot tone squelch control,
y the true diversity technology (rack-mount receiver only)
y and the scan function for scanning the channel banks for free channels.
The channel bank system
The ew 100 G2 systems are available in five UHF frequency ranges with 1440
transmission/receiving frequencies per frequency range. Please note: Frequency usage is different for each country. Your Sennheiser agent will have
all the necessary details on the available legal frequencies for your area:
Range A: 518 to 554 MHz
Range B: 626 to 662 MHz
Range C: 740 to 776 MHz
Range D: 786 to 822 MHz
Range E: 830 to 866 MHz
Transmitters and receivers have nine channel banks with four switchable
channels each.
channel bank 1...8
channel bank U
channel 1
channel 2
channel 3
channel 4
channel 1
channel 2
channel 3
channel 4
preset frequency
preset frequency
preset frequency
preset frequency
freely selectable frequency
freely selectable frequency
freely selectable frequency
freely selectable frequency
The channel banks “1” to “8” have four switchable channels that are factorypreset to a transmission/receiving frequency (see enclosed frequency table).
These transmission/receiving frequencies cannot be changed but have been
preset so that e.g. country-specific regulations on frequency usage are taken
into account. The channel bank “U” (user bank) has four switchable channels
to store your selection out of 1440 transmission/receiving frequencies that
are freely selectable within the preset frequency range.
An advantage of the factory-preset frequencies is that
y the systems are ready for immediate use after switch-on,
y several systems can be operated simultaneously on the preset channels
without causing intermodulation interference.
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System variants
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Areas of application
System Areas of application
EM 100 G2
SKM 100 G2
ME 4
ME 3 headmic
Delivery includes
SKP 100 G2
ME 2
EK 100 G2
SK 100 G2
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Theater, presentation (omni-directional)
Theater, presentation (high feedback
rejection)
Sports (aerobic), vocals
Instruments
Speech, vocals
Vocals (high feedback rejection)
Vocals, presentation (high feedback rejection)
Versatile system,
camera-mounted applications
Presentation, camera-mounted applications
Noisy environments,
camera-mounted applications
Speech, vocals, camera-mounted applications
System
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EM 100 G2
EK 100 G2
SK 100 G2
SKP 100 G2
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SKM 100 G2 with
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Batteries
Line output cable with
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NT 2-1 mains unit
(condenser, cardioid)
(condenser, super-cardioid)
ME 4 c
Line output cable with
XLR-3 connector
2 telescopic antennas
Camera kit
Microphone clamp
Instrument cable
Instructions for use
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Overview of operating controls
EM 100 G2 rack-mount receiver
Operating controls LC display panel
LC display
button (UP)
button (DOWN)
SET button
POWER button
(serves as the ESC (cancel) key in the
operating menu)
Cable grip for power supply DC cable
DC socket for connection of mains unit (DC IN)
Audio output (AF OUT BAL),
XLR-3M socket, balanced
Audio output (AF OUT UNBAL),
¼” (6.3 mm) jack socket, unbalanced
Service interface (DATA)
Antenna input II (ANT II), BNC socket
Type plate
Antenna input I (ANT I), BNC socket
Display for the current channel bank “1 ... 8, U”
Display for the current channel number “1 ... 4”
“B.CH“ – abbreviation for channel B
annel number
CH
Alphanumeric display
“MHz“ – appears when the frequency is displayed
Transmitter low battery icon
(LOW BAT warning)
Lock mode icon
(lock mode is activated)
8-step level display for received RF signal “RF”
8-step level display for received audio signal “AF”,
with “PEAK“ warning
“PILOT” display
(pilot tone evaluation is activated)
Diversity display
(antenna I or antenna II active)
“MUTE” display
(audio output is muted)
ank and
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EK 100 G2 bodypack receiver
Operating controls LC display panel
Audio output (AF OUT), 3.5 mm jack socket
(unbalanced)
Antenna
Red LED for operation and
battery status indication (ON/LOW BAT)
Green LED for RF signal indication (RF)
SET button
/ rocker button (DOWN/UP)
Battery compartment
Battery compartment cover
Unlocking button
ON/OFF button
(serves as the ESC (cancel) key in the
operating menu)
LC display
Alphanumeric display
“B.CH“ – appears when the channel bank and
the channel number are displayed
“MHz“ – appears when the frequency is displayed
4-step battery status display
Lock mode icon
(lock mode is activated)
“PILOT” display
(pilot tone evaluation is activated)
“MUTE” display
(audio output is muted)
7-step level display for received audio signal “AF”
7-step level display for received RF signal “RF”
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SK 100 G2 bodypack transmitter
Operating controls LC display panel
Microphone/line input (MIC/LINE),
3.5 mm jack socket
Antenna
Red LED for operation and
battery status indication (ON/LOW BAT)
Yellow LED for audio peak (AF PEAK)
SET button
/ rocker button (DOWN/UP)
Battery compartment
Battery compartment cover
Unlocking button
ON/OFF button
(serves as the ESC (cancel) key in the
operating menu)
LC display
MUTE switch
Alphanumeric display
“B.CH“ – appears when the channel bank and the
channel number are displayed
“MHz“ – appears when the frequency is displayed
4-step battery status display
Lock mode icon
(lock mode is activated)
“PILOT” display
(pilot tone transmission is activated)
“MUTE” display
(audio input is muted)
7-step level display for audio signal “AF”
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SKP 100 G2 plug-on transmitter
Operating controls LC display panel
Microphone input, XLR-3F socket (unbalanced)
Mechanical locking ring of XLR-3 socket
LC display
SET button
button (DOWN)
button (UP)
Red LED for operation and
battery status indication (ON/LOW BAT)
ON/OFF button
(serves as the ESC (cancel) key in the
operating menu)
Battery compartment cover
MUTE switch
Alphanumeric display
“B.CH“ – appears when the channel bank and
the channel number are displayed
“MHz“ – appears when the frequency is displayed
4-step battery status display
Lock mode icon
(lock mode is activated)
“PILOT” display
(pilot tone transmission is activated)
“MUTE” display
(audio input is muted)
7-step level display for audio signal “AF”
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SKM 100 G2 radiomicrophone
Operating controls LC display panel
Sound inlet basket
Color-coded identification ring for
microphone heads
green: MD 835 microphone head
blue: MD 845 microphone head
red: ME 865 microphone head
Body of radiomicrophone
Battery compartment (not visible from outside)
Display section
LC display
Turnable protective cap for operating controls
(shown removed)
The following operating controls become acces-
sible in turn by turning the protective cap:
Alphanumeric display
“B.CH“ – appears when the channel bank and
“MHz“ – appears when the frequency is displayed
4-step battery status display
Lock mode icon
“PILOT” display
“MUTE” display
7-step level display for audio signal “AF”
the channel number are displayed
(lock mode is activated)
(pilot tone transmission is activated)
(audio input is muted)
SET button
button (DOWN)
button (UP)
Red LED for operation and
battery status indication (ON/LOW BAT)
ON/OFF button
(serves as the ESC (cancel) key in the
operating menu)
MUTE switch
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Indications and displays on the receivers
Operation and battery status indication (EK 100 G2 only)
The red LED (LOW BAT/ON) provides information on the current operating
state of the EK 100 G2:
Red LED lit up: The receiver is switched on and the capacity of the bat-
teries/accupack BA 2015 is sufficient.
Red LED flashing: The batteries are/the accupack BA 2015 is going flat
(LOW BAT)!
In addition, the 4-step battery status display on the display panel provides
information on the remaining battery/accupack BA 2015 capacity:
3 segments: capacity approx. 100 %
2 segments: capacity approx. 70 %
1 segment: capacity approx. 30 %
Battery icon flashing: LOW BAT
Transmitter battery status indication (EM 100 G2 only)
EM 100 G2
EK 100 G2
When the capacity of the transmitter batteries/accupack is so low that the
batteries/accupack must soon be replaced (LOW BAT), the transmitter transmits information on its remaining battery/accupack capacity to the
EM 100 G2 receiver and the transmitter low battery icon starts flashing on
the receiver display panel.
“MUTE” display
The “MUTE” display or appears when
y the RF signal of the received transmitter is too weak,
y the received transmitter has been muted (with the pilot tone transmission
or evaluation activated).
RF signal indication (EK 100 G2 only)
The green LED (RF) at the front of the EK 100 G2 lights up when an RF sig-
nal is being received.
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EM 100 G2
Modulation display of the receiving transmitter
The level display for audio signal “AF” shows the modulation of the transmitter.
When the transmitter’s audio input level is excessively high (AF peak), the
receiver’s level display for audio signal “AF” shows full deflection.
EK 100 G2
“PILOT” display
The “PILOT” display or lights up when the pilot tone evaluation is activated (see: „Activating/deactivating the pilot tone transmission or pilot tone
evaluation“ on page 35).
EM 100 G2
EK 100 G2
EK 100 G2
Diversity display (EM 100 G2 only)
The EM 100 G2 receiver operates on the true diversity principle (see: „Diversity reception“ on page 41).
The diversity display indicates whether diversity section I (i.e. antenna 1)
or diversity section II (i.e. antenna 2) is active.
Display backlighting (EK 100 G2 only)
After pressing a button, the display remains backlit for approx. 15 seconds.
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Indications and displays on the transmitters
Operation and battery status indication
The red LED (LOW BAT/ON) provides information on the current operating
state of the transmitter:
Red LED lit up: The transmitter is switched on and the capacity of the
batteries/accupack BA 2015 is sufficient.
Red LED flashing:
In addition, the 4-step battery status display on the display panel provides
information on the remaining battery/accupack BA 2015 capacity:
3 segments: capacity approx. 100 %
2 segments: capacity approx. 70 %
1 segment: capacity approx. 30 %
Battery icon flashing: LOW BAT
“MUTE” display
The “MUTE” display appears on the display panel when the transmitter is
muted (see: „Muting the transmitters“ on page 23).
Modulation display
The level display for audio signal (AF) shows the modulation of the transmitter.
The batteries are/the accupack BA 2015 is going flat (LOW
BAT)!
AF peak indication (SK 100 G2 only)
The yellow LED (AF PEAK) at the front of the SK 100 G2 lights up when the
audio input level is excessively high (AF peak) and overmodulates the transmitter. At the same time, the 7-step level display for audio signal “AF” shows
full deflection for the duration of the overmodulation.
“PILOT” display
The “PILOT” display lights up when the transmitter display panel if the
pilot tone transmission is activated (see: „Activating/deactivating the pilot
tone transmission or pilot tone evaluation“ on page 35).
Display backlighting (SK 100 G2 only)
After pressing a button, the display remains backlit for approx. 15 seconds.
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Preparing the components for use
EM 100 G2 rack-mount receiver
Mounting the receiver feet
To ensure that the receiver cannot slip on the surface on which it is placed,
four self-adhesive soft rubber feet are supplied.
Ensure that the base of the receiver is clean before mounting the rubber
feet.
Fix the rubber feet to the base of the receiver by peeling of the safety
paper and fitting them as shown in the digram on the left.
Attention!
Some furniture surfaces have been treated with varnish, polish or synthetics which might cause stains when they come into contact with other
synthetics. Despite a thorough testing of the synthetics used by us, we
cannot rule out the possibility of staining.
Connecting the antennas
The supplied telescopic antennas can be mounted quickly and easily to the
rear of the receiver and are suitable for all applications where – good reception conditions provided – a wireless transmission system is to be used without a large amount of installation work.
Connect the telescopic antennas to the BNC sockets and at the rear
of the receiver.
Pull the telescopic antennas out and align the upwards in a V-shape.
Use remote antennas when the receiver position is not the best antenna position for optimum reception.
Connecting the mains unit
The EM 100 G2 is powered via a mains unit.
Pass the cable through the cable grip .
Insert the DC connector on the mains cable into the DC socket .
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Connecting the amplifier/mixing console
The EM 100 G2’s audio outputs are available as an XLR-3M socket and a
¼” (6.3 mm) jack socket , allowing you to simultaneously connect two
units (e.g. amplifier, mixing console). The adjusted audio output level is common for both sockets.
Connect the amplifier/mixing console to the XLR-3M socket or the
¼” (6.3 mm) jack socket .
For detailed information on balanced and unbalanced connection, please
refer to the section “Connector assignment” auf Seite 43.
Via the operating menu, adapt the level of the audio output (AF OUT) to
the input of the amplifier or mixing console (see: „Adjusting the audio
output level (receivers only)“ on page 33).
Service interface
The service interface is only required for servicing purposes.
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19” rack adapter and antenna mount (accessories)
For mounting one or two receivers into a 19” rack, you require the GA 2 rack
adapter. The GA 2 rack adapter consists of:
y 2 rack mount “ears” !
y 1 connecting bar "
y 1 connecting plate #
y 2 covering plugs $ for antenna holes
y 12 recessed head screws M 3x6
y 2 recessed head screws M 6x10
When mounting only one receiver into a rack, you can use the AM 2 antenna
mount (available as an accessory) to mount the transmitter’s antenna connection to the front of the GA 2 rack adapter. The AM 2 antenna mount consists of :
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y 2 BNC extension cables (screw-in BNC socket % to BNC connector &)
y 2 plains washers
y 2 nuts
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