Sennheiser Electronic G3SK User Manual

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Contents

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

The SK 300 G3 bodypack transmitter...............................................................3

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

Areas of application ...................................................................................... 4

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

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

Overview of the SK 300 bodypack transmitter....................................... 6

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

Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation......................................... 8

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

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

Connecting the microphone cable/line cable........................................... 8

Attaching and positioning the microphones ........................................... 9

Attaching the bodypack transmitter to clothing................................. 10

Using the bodypack transmitter..................................................................... 11

Switching the bodypack transmitter on/off......................................... 11

Deactivating the lock mode temporarily ............................................... 12

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

The main menu “Menu” ............................................................................ 17

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

Adjustment tips.................................................................................................. 22

Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with a receiver.................. 22

Cleaning the bodypack transmitter ............................................................... 22

If a problem occurs ............................................................................................ 23

Specifications ...................................................................................................... 24

Connector assignment............................................................................... 25

Polar diagrams and frequency response curves

of the microphones .................................................................................... 25

Manufacturer Declarations............................................................................... 26

For more detailed information on the individual sections of this instruction manual, visit the SK 300 G3 product page on our website at www.sennheiser.com.

There you can also view an animated instruction manual.

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Important safety instructions

• Read this instruction manual.

• Keep this instruction manual. Always include this instruction manual when passing the device on to third parties.

• Heed all warnings and follow all instructions.

• Clean the device only with a slightly damp cloth.

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

• 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 device has been damaged in any way, liquid has been spilled, objects have fallen inside, the device 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 device near water and do not expose it to rain or moisture.

Intended use

Intended use of the ew 300 G3 series devices includes:

• having read these instructions 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 SK 300 G3 bodypack transmitter

The SK 300 G3 bodypack 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 300 G3 series:

• Optimized PLL synthesizer and microprocessor technology

• HDX noise reduction system

•Pilot tone squelch control

• True diversity technology

• Switching bandwidth of 42 MHz

• Increased immunity to intermodulation and interferences in multi-

channel operation

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 bodypack transmitter is available in 6 UHF frequency ranges with 1,680 transmission frequencies per frequency range:

Range A: 516 – 558 MHz Range C: 734 – 776 MHz Range G: 566 – 608 MHz Range D: 780 – 822 MHz Range B: 626 – 668 MHz Range E: 823 – 865 MHz

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

Channel 1 – frequency preset

Channel 2 – frequency preset

Frequency bank 1... 20

Channel 24 – frequency preset

Channel 1 – freely selectable frequency

Channel 2 – freely selectable frequency

Frequency bank U1 ... U6

Channel 24 – freely selectable frequency

Each of the channels in the frequency banks “1” to “20” has been factorypreset 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 SK 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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The SK 300 G3 bodypack transmitter

Areas of application

The bodypack transmitter can be combined with the EM 300 G3 rackmount receiver.

The EM 300 G3 rack-mount receiver is available in the same UHF frequency ranges and is 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 Receiver Combinable with

SK 300 G3 EM 300 G3 • Clip-on micro-

PEAK

ew300 G3

B.Ch: 20.24

-10

MHz

543.200

-20

-30

SKM300

EQ:

-40

MUTE

+ 12dB

Overview of the microphones and line cables:

Microphone/line cable

Type Pick-up pattern

ME 2 clip-on microphone

pre-polarized

ME 4 clip-on microphone cardioid

condenser microphone

ME 3 headmic cardioid

Cl 2 line cable – –

phones: ME 2, ME 4

• Headmics: ME 3

•Line cables: CI 2

omni

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Delivery includes

The packaging contains the following items:

1 SK 300 G3 bodypack transmitter

2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V

1 instruction manual

1 frequency information sheet

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Product overview

Overview of the SK 300 bodypack transmitter

쐏

쐃

쐇

쐋

쐄

씊

쐆

씉

씈

쐉

쐈

쐉

쐃 Microphone/instrument input (MIC/LINE),

3.5 mm jack socket, lockable

쐇 MUTE switch

쐋 Socket for connection of RMS 1 external mute switch,

2.5 mm jack socket

쐏 Antenna

쐄 Operation and battery status indicator, red LED

(lit = ON/flashing = LOW BAT)

쐂 Audio overmodulation indicator, yellow LED

(lit = AF PEAK)

쐆 Charging contacts

쐊 SET button

쐎 왖/왔 rocker button (UP/DOWN)

쐅 Battery compartment

쐈 Battery compartment cover

쐉 Battery compartment catches

씈 Infra-red interface

씉 ON/OFF button

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

씊 Display panel, backlit in orange

쐂

쐆

쐊

쐎

쐅

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Product overview

Overview of the displays

After switch-on, the bodypack 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.

햲

햳 햴

543.200

MHz

햵

햶

ew300 G3

Display Meaning

햲 Audio level “AF” Modulation of the bodypack transmitter

햳 Frequency Current transmission frequency

햴 Name Freely selectable name of the bodypack

햵 Transmission icon RF signal is being transmitted

햶 Lock mode icon Lock mode is activated

햷 “P” (Pilot) Pilot tone transmission is activated

햸 “MUTE” Microphone or line input is muted

햹 Battery status Charge status:

MUTE

햹햸햷

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 쐂

transmitter

lights up

approx. 100%

approx. 70%

approx. 30%

charge status is critical the red LOW BATT LED 쐄 is flashing

쐂

쐄

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Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation

Inserting the batteries/accupack

For powering the bodypack transmitter, you can either use two 1.5 V AA size batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack.

왘 Push the two catches 쐉 in the direction of the arrows and open the

battery compartment cover 쐈.

쐉

쐈

왘 Insert the two batteries or the accupack as shown above.

Observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries/accupack.

왘 Close the battery compartment.

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

Charging the accupack

To charge the BA 2015 accupack:

왘 Insert the bodypack transmitter into the L 2015 charger (optional

accessory).

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

Connecting the microphone cable/line cable

The audio input is designed for the connection of both condenser microphones and other audio sources. DC powering of the condenser microphones is via the audio input (3.5 mm jack socket MIC/LINE 쐃).

왘 Use one of the recommended Sennheiser microphones or the optional

CL 2 line cable.

왘 Connect the 3.5 mm jack plug 씋 from the Sennheiser microphone or

line cable to the 3.5 mm jack socket MIC/LINE 쐃.

씋

쐃

씌

왘 Lock the 3.5 mm jack plug by screwing down the coupling ring씌 of

the cable.

왘 Via the operating menu, adjust the sensitivity of the microphone/line

input (see page 17).

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Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation

Attaching and positioning the microphones

ME 2

왘 Use the microphone clip 씍 to attach the microphone to clothing

(e.g. tie, lapel).

왘 Attach the ME 2 microphone as close as possible to the sound source.

씍

The ME 2 clip-on microphone has an omni-directional pick-up pattern. It is therefore not necessary to position it precisely.

ME 3

왘 Adjust the ME 3 headmic so that a comfortable and secure fit is

ensured.

The ME 3 headmic has a cardioid pick-up pattern.

왘 Position the microphone so that its sound inlet is directed towards the

sound source (e.g. mouth).

ME 4

왘 Use the microphone clip 씍 to attach the microphone to clothing

(e.g. tie, lapel).

씍

The ME 4 clip-on microphone has a cardioid pick-up pattern.

왘 Position the ME 4 so that its sound inlet is directed towards the sound

source (e.g. mouth).

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