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SKP 100
Instruction Manual
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Contents
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 ................................................................................ 6
Putting the plug-on transmitter into operation .......................................... 7
Inserting the batteries/accupack ................................................................. 7
Charging the accupack .................................................................................... 7
Plugging the plug-on transmitter onto a microphone ............................. 7
Using the plug-on transmitter ......................................................................... 8
Switching the plug-on transmitter on/off ................................................. 8
Deactivating the lock mode temporarily .................................................... 9
Muting the audio signal or deactivating the RF signal ............................ 9
Selecting a standard display ...................................................................... 10
Using the operating menu ............................................................................. 11
The buttons .................................................................................................... 11
Overview of the operating menu ............................................................... 11
Working with the operating menu ........................................................... 12
Adjusting settings via the operating menu ............................................... 13
The main menu “Menu” .............................................................................. 13
The extended menu “Advanced Menu” ................................................... 14
Synchronizing the plug-on transmitter with a receiver .......................... 17
Cleaning the plug-on transmitter ................................................................. 18
Recommendations and tips ........................................................................... 18
If a problem occurs ... ....................................................................................... 19
Accessories ......................................................................................................... 20
Specifications .................................................................................................... 21
Manufacturer Declarations ............................................................................. 22
For more detailed information on the individual sections of
this instruction manual, visit the SKP 100 G3 product page
on our website at www.sennheiser.com.
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Important safety instructions
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 100 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 SKP 100 G3 plug-on transmitter
The SKP 100 G3 plug-on transmitter
The SKP 100 G3 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 EM 100 G3 stationary
receiver and the EK 100 G3 portable 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
EM 100 G3 stationary receiver
microphones
We recommend
using dynamic
PEAK
EM 100
20.12
0
40
-10
MHz
25
533.875
-20
10
-30
MUTE
P
AF
RF
Sennheiser
microphones
EK 100 G3 diversity receiver
condenser microphones that are
not phantompowered, e.g.
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 factorypreset to a fixed transmission frequency (frequency preset).
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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
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Product overview
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
(serves as the ESC (cancel) key
in the operating menu)
쐎 MUTE switch
쐅 SET button
쐈 Battery compartment cover
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Product overview
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 10.
The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds.
햲햳햴 햵
533.875
MHz
햶
ew100 G3
P
MUTE
AF
햹햸햷
Display Meaning
햲 Audio level “AF” Modulation of the plug-on transmitter with
peak hold function.
햳 Frequency Current transmission frequency
햴 Name User selectable name
햵 Transmission
icon
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:
RF signal is being transmitted
approx. 100%
approx. 70%
approx. 30%
charge status is critical,
the red LOW BATTERY LED 쐆 is
flashing:
쐆
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Putting the plug-on transmitter into operation
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.
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 (optional accessory).
왘 Insert the BA 2015 accupack into the L 2015 charger (accupack and
charger are optional accessories):
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.
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Using the plug-on transmitter
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 below).
The transmission link is established and the diversity receiver’s RF level
display “RF” reacts.
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
The plug-on transmitter transmits an RF signal. The red
ON LED 쐆 lights up and the standard display “Frequency/
Name” 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.
To switch the plug-on transmitter off:
왘 If necessary, deactivate the lock mode (see page 9).
왘 Press the ON/OFF button 쐊 until “OFF” appears on the
ON/OFF
To switch the plug-on transmitter on and to deactivate the RF signal on
switch-on (offline operation):
SET
SET
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 Press the SET button 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
P
MUTE
AF
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.
To activate the RF signal:
왘 Press the ON/OFF button.
ON/OFF
SET
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“RF Mute Off” appears on the display panel.
왘 Press the SET button.
The transmission icon 햵 is displayed again.
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Using the plug-on transmitter
Deactivating the lock mode temporarily
You can activate or deactivate the automatic lock mode via the “Auto
Lock” menu item (see page 14). If the lock mode is activated, you have
to temporarily deactivate it In order to be able to operate the plug-on
transmitter:
왘 Press the ON/OFF button.
ON/OFF
SET
The lock mode icon 햶 flashes prior to the lock mode being activated again.
“Locked” appears on the display panel.
왘 Press the UP button (왖).
“Unlock?” appears on the display panel.
왘 Press the SET button.
The lock mode is temporarily deactivated.
How you are using the plug-on transmitter determines how
long the lock mode remains deactivated:
When you are in the operating menu
The lock mode remains deactivated until you exit the
operating menu.
When one of the standard displays is shown
The lock mode is automatically activated after 10 seconds.
533.875
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P
AF
MHz
햶
MUTE
Muting the audio signal or deactivating the RF signal
쐎
The MUTE switch 쐎 allows you to mute the audio signal or to deactivate
the RF signal. Via the “Mute Mode” menu item, you can set the desired
function of the MUTE switch 쐎 (see page 15).
Setting Slide the MUTE switch 쐎 ... Function
“AF On/Off” ... to the left (position MUTE) Mutes the audio signal
... to the right Unmutes the audio signal
“RF On/Off” ... to the left (position MUTE) Deactivates the RF signal
(offline operation)
... to the right Activates the RF signal
(online operation)
“Disabled” No function
왘 From the “Mute Mode” menu item, select the desired setting (see
page 15).
왘 Exit the operating menu.
왘 Slide the MUTE switch 쐎 to the left, to the position MUTE.
The plug-on transmitter reacts as indicated in the table.
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Using the plug-on transmitter
The current state of the muting function or the RF signal is displayed on
the display panel of the plug-on transmitter:
533.875
MHz
햵
ew100 G3
P
MUTE
AF
햸
Audio signal is muted
Transmitter’s display panel: “MUTE” 햸 is displayed
Audio signal is activated (muting is canceled)
Transmitter’s display panel: “MUTE” 햸 is not displayed
RF signal is deactivated
Transmitter’s display panel: Transmission icon 햵 is not
displayed, “MUTE” 햸 is displayed
RF signal is activated
Transmitter’s display panel: Transmission icon 햵 is displayed,
“MUTE” 햸 is not displayed
You can also deactivate the RF signal on switch-on. For more information, refer to the chapter “Switching the plug-on transmitter
on/off” on page 8.
Using the ON/OFF button, you can also activate/deactivate the RF
signal during operation. To do so, briefly press the ON/OFF button
and proceed as described on page 8.
Selecting a standard display
왘 Press the UP button (왖)/DOWN button (왔) to select a
standard display:
Contents of the display Selectable standard display
533.875
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P
MUTE
AF
B.Ch: 20.12
533.875
P
MUTE
AF
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B.Ch: 20.12
P
MUTE
AF
MHz
MHz
“Frequency/Name”
“Channel/Frequency”
“Name/Channel”
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Using the operating menu
Using the operating menu
The buttons
Button Function of the button
Press the ON/OFF
button
ON/OFF
Press the SET button • Changes from the current standard display to
SET
Press the UP button/
DOWN button
Overview of the operating menu
• Switches the plug-on transmitter on and off
• Cancels the entry and returns to the current
standard display (ESC function)
• Activates/deactivates the RF signal
(special function, see page 9)
the operating menu
• Calls up a menu item
• Enters a submenu
• Stores the settings and returns to the
operating menu
• Selects a standard display
• Changes to the next/previous menu item
• Changes the setting of a menu item
Main menu
“Menu”
Sensitivity
Frequency Preset
Name
Auto Lock
Advanced
Exit
Extended menu
“Advanced Menu”
Tune
Mute Mode
Pilot Tone
LCD Contrast
Reset
Software Revision
Exit
Display Function of the menu item Page
Main menu “Menu”
Sensitivity Adjusts the sensitivity “AF” 13
Frequency Preset Changes the frequency bank and the channel 13
Name Enters the transmitter name 14
Auto Lock Activates/deactivates the automatic lock
mode
Advanced Calls up the extended menu “Advanced
Menu”
Exit Exits the operating menu and returns to the
current standard display
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14
–
Extended menu “Advanced Menu”
Tune Sets the transmission frequencies for the
frequency bank “U”
Special function: Sets a channel and a
transmission frequency for the frequency
bank “U”
Mute Mode Sets the mode for the MUTE switch 15
Pilot Tone Activates/deactivates the pilot tone
transmission
LCD Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the display panel 16
Reset Resets the plug-on transmitter 16
Software Revision Displays the current software revision 16
Exit Exits the extended menu “Advanced Menu”
and returns to the main menu
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15
16
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Using the operating menu
Working with the operating menu
If the lock mode is activated, you have to deactivate it In order to
be able to work with the operating menu (see page 9).
By way of example of the “Sensitivity” menu, this section describes how to
use the operating menu.
Changing from the current standard display to the operating
menu
왘 Press the SET button.
SET
Selecting a menu item
Changing and storing settings
Menu
Sensitivity
Call up
“Sensitivity”
The current standard display is replaced by the main menu.
The last selected menu item is displayed.
왘 Press the UP button (왖)/DOWN button (왔) to change to the
“Sensitivity” menu item.
The current setting of the selected menu item is displayed:
Menu
Sensitivity
–12 dB
SET
Sensitivity
– 12 dB
–12 dB
Select the desired
setting
Sensitivity
–36 dB
Store the setting
“Stored”
왘 Press the SET button to call up the menu item.
SET
왘 Press the UP button (왖)/DOWN button (왔) to adjust the
input sensitivity.
왘 Press the SET button to store the setting.
SET
Canceling an entry
왘 Press the ON/OFF button to cancel the entry.
ON/OFF
To subsequently return to the last edited menu item:
SET
The current standard display appears on the display panel.
왘 Press the SET button repeatedly until the last edited menu
item appears.
Exiting a menu item
왘 Change to the “Exit” menu item.
Menu
Exit
왘 Confirm your selection.
SET
You return to the next higher menu level.
SET
To directly return to the current standard display:
왘 Press the ON/OFF button.
ON/OFF
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
Adjusting settings via the operating
menu
Make use of the possibility to adjust settings via the operating
menu of your receiver and to transfer these settings to the plugon transmitter.
For more information, refer to the instruction manual of the
receiver. The relevant information is marked with the sync icon.
The main menu “Menu”
Adjusting the input sensitivity – “Sensitivity”
SET
Menu
Sensitivity
–12 dB
Call up
“Sensitivity”
Sensitivity
– 12 dB
Select the desired
setting
Sensitivity
–36 dB
Store the setting
“Stored”
Adjustment range: 0 to –48 dB, adjustable in steps of 6 dB
The transmitter’s audio level display “AF” always indicates the audio level,
even if the plug-on transmitter is muted, e.g. allowing you to check the
adjusted sensitivity before live operation.
SET
B.Ch: 20.12
533.875
햲
P
AF
Input
sensitivity
adjusted ...
... too high Close talking distances, speakers with loud voices or
... correctly The audio level display “AF” 햲 shows full deflection
... too low The transmission link is undermodulated. This results in
Adjust a low input sensitivity when using condenser microphones,
adjust a high input sensitivity when using dynamic microphones.
Effect/display
loud music passages cause overmodulation in the transmission link. The audio level display “AF” 햲 shows full
deflection for the duration of the overmodulation.
only during the loudest passages.
a signal with high background noise.
MHz
MUTE
Selecting the frequency bank and the channel manually –
“Frequency Preset”
SET
Menu
Frequency Preset
Call up “Frequency
Preset”
When you are in the “Frequency Preset” menu item, the RF signal is
deactivated.
Overview of the frequency banks and channels:
Frequency bank Channels Type
“1” to “20” up to 12 per
“U” up to 12 User bank:
B.Ch:
5.12
Frequency Preset
B.Ch:
5.12
792.525MHz
Select the frequency
bank and confirm
“Stored”
frequency bank
System bank:
frequencies are factory-preset
frequencies are freely selectable
SET
Frequency Preset
B.Ch:
818.850MHz
Select the channel;
store the setting
SET
1.12
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
When setting up multi-channel systems, please observe the following:
Only the factory-preset frequencies within one frequency bank are intermodulation-free (see page 17). Plug-on transmitter and receiver of a
transmission link have to be set to the same frequency. It is vital to
observe the notes on frequency selection on page 17.
Entering a name – “Name”
SET
Menu
Name
Lichael
Call up “Name” Enter a character
Name
L ichael
and confirm
SET
Name
Michael
Enter a character;
store the entry
“Stored”
SET
Via the “Name” menu, you can enter a freely selectable name (e.g. the
name of the performer) for the plug-on transmitter.
The name can be displayed on the standard displays “Frequency/Name”
and “Name/Channel”. The name can consist of up to 8 characters such as:
• letters (without pronounciation marks),
• numbers from 0 to 9,
• special characters and spaces.
To enter a name, proceed as follows:
왘 Press the UP button (왖)/DOWN button (왔) to select a
character.
왘 Press the SET button to change to the next segment/
SET
character or to store the complete entry.
Activating/deactivating the automatic lock mode – “Auto Lock”
SET
Menu
Auto Lock
Active
Call up “Auto
Lock”
Auto Lock
Active
Select the desired
setting
“Stored”
Auto Lock
Inactive
Store the setting
SET
The lock mode prevents that the plug-on transmitter is accidentally
switched off or programed during operation. The lock mode icon 햶 on
the current standard display indicates that the lock mode is activated.
왘 Press the UP button (왖)/DOWN button (왔) to select the
desired setting.
For information on how to use the lock mode, refer to page 9.
The extended menu “Advanced Menu”
Setting transmission frequencies and the frequency bank “U” –
“Tune”
When you have selected one of the system banks and then select the
“Tune” menu, the plug-on transmitter automatically switches to channel 1
of the frequency bank “U”. In this case, “U.1” briefly appears on the display
panel. Upon delivery, the channels of the frequency bank “U” are not
assigned a transmission frequency.
Via the “Tune” menu item, you can set a transmission frequency to be
stored in the current channel or you can select a different channel in the
frequency bank “U” and assign it a transmission frequency. It is vital to
observe the notes on frequency selection on page 17.
When you are in the “Tune” menu item, the RF signal is
deactivated.
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
Setting a transmission frequency for the current channel
왘 Press the UP button (왖)/DOWN button (왔) until the “Tune”
menu item appears.
왘 Press the SET button.
SET
The frequency selection appears.
Advanced
Tune
Menu
SET
Tune
543 .200 MHz
SET
Tune
548.200 MHz
B.Ch: U. 1 B.Ch: U. 1
Call up “Tune”
Set the desired frequency.
왘
왘 Press the SET button.
SET
Select the MHz
value and confirm
“Stored”
Select the kHz
value; store the
setting
SET
Your settings are stored.
You are back to the operating menu.
Selecting a channel and assigning this channel a frequency
왘 Press the UP button (왖)/DOWN button (왔) until the “Tune”
menu item appears.
왘 Keep the SET button pressed until the frequency bank selec-
SET
Advanced
Tune
Call up “Tune”
(special function)
왘
SET
tion appears.
SET
Menu
548.200 MHz
Set the desired channel.
왘 Press the SET button.
The frequency selection appears.
SET
Tune
548.200 MHz
Tune
548 .200 MHz
B.Ch: U. 1 B.Ch: U. 1
Select the frequency
bank and confirm
Select the channel;
store the setting
왘 Set the desired frequency.
Setting the mode for the MUTE switch – “Mute Mode”
Advanced
Mute Mode
Call up
“Mute Mode”
Mode Function
“AF On/Off” When the switch is in the MUTE position,
“RF On/Off” When the switch is in the MUTE position,
“Disabled” The muting function is deactivated.
For information on how to use the MUTE switch 쐎, refer to page 9.
SET
Menu
Mute Mode
Select the desired
setting
“Stored”
no audio signal is transmitted.
the RF signal is deactivated.
Mute Mode
RF On/OffAF On/Off
Store the setting
SET
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
Activating/deactivating the pilot tone transmission –
“Pilot Tone”
Advanced
Name
Pilot Tone
Menu
SET
Pilot
Active
Pilot
Inactive
Call up
“Pilot Tone”
Select the desired
setting
“Stored”
Store the setting
SET
The plug-on transmitter adds an inaudible pilot tone to the audio signal.
The receiver detects and evaluates the pilot tone, and is thus able to identify the signal of the matching transmitter and mute all others. The pilot
tone supports the receiver’s squelch function.
Devices of the ew 100 G1 series (generation 1) do not support the pilot
tone function. Therefore, please observe the following when combining a
transmitter or receiver of the ew 100 G3 series (generation 3) with devices
from an earlier evolution wireless generation:
Transmitter Receiver Make sure to ...
w G3/ w G2 w G3/ w G2
... activate the pilot tone
function on both transmitter and receiver.
w G3 w G1
... deactivate the pilot tone
function on the ew 100 G3
transmitter.
w G1 w G3
... deactivate the pilot tone
function on the ew 100 G3
receiver.
Adjusting the contrast of the display panel – “LCD Contrast”
You can adjust the contrast of the display panel in 16 steps.
Loading the factory-preset default settings – “Reset”
Advanced
Reset Yes
Call up “Reset”
When resetting the plug-on transmitter, only the selected settings for the
pilot tone and for the frequency bank “U” remain unchanged.
For an overview of the factory-preset default settings, refer to the
supplied frequency information sheet.
Menu
SET
“Stored”
Reset
Select the desired
setting; apply the
setting
SET
Displaying the software revision – “Software Revision”
You can display the current software revision of the plug-on transmitter.
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Synchronizing the plug-on transmitter with a receiver
Synchronizing the plug-on transmitter
with a receiver
When synchronizing the plug-on transmitter with a receiver, please
observe the following:
왘 Only use a plug-on transmitter and a receiver from the same frequency
range (see the type plate on the transmitter and the receiver).
왘 Make sure that the desired frequencies are listed in the enclosed
frequency information sheet.
왘 Make sure that the desired frequencies are approved and legal in your
country and, if necessary, apply for an operating license.
Synchronizing the plug-on transmitter with the receiver –
individual operation
Upon delivery, the plug-on transmitter and the receiver are synchronized
with each other. If, however, you cannot establish a transmission link
between plug-on transmitter and receiver, you have to synchronize the
channels of the devices.
For information on automatic synchronization of the plug-on transmitter
with the receiver (individual operation), refer to the instruction manual of
the receiver. This information is marked with the icon.
Alternatively, you can set the channel on the plug-on transmitter
manually:
왘 Make sure that you set the plug-on transmitter to the same frequency
bank and the same channel as the receiver (see page 13).
If you still cannot establish a transmission link, refer to the chapter “If a
problem occurs ...” on page 19.
Synchronizing plug-on transmitters with receivers –
multi-channel operation
Combined with ew 100 G3 receivers, ew 100 G3 plug-on transmitters can
form transmission links that can be used in multi-channel systems. In
order to ensure an intermodulation-free transmission, use the same
frequency bank for all transmission links.
For information on automatic synchronization of plug-on transmitters
with receivers (multi-channel operation), refer to the instruction manual
of your receiver. For more information on multi-channel operation, visit
the SKP 100 G3 product page at www.sennheiser.com.
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Cleaning the plug-on transmitter
Cleaning the plug-on transmitter
CAUTION! Liquids can damage the electronics of the plug-on
transmitter!
Liquids entering the housing of the device can cause a
short-circuit and damage the electronics.
왘 Keep all liquids away from the plug-on transmitter.
왘 Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the plug-on transmitter from time to
time. Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents.
Recommendations and tips
... for the plug-on transmitter
• For best results, make sure that the transmitter sensitivity is correctly
adjusted.
... for optimum reception
• Transmission range depends to a large extent on location and can vary
from about 10 m to about 150 m. There should be a “free line of sight”
between plug-on transmitter and receiving antennas.
• To avoid overloading the receiver, observe a minimum distance of 5 m
between plug-on transmitter and receiving antennas.
• The plug-on transmitter uses the microphone body as an antenna –
therefore microphones with a metal casing should be used for best
signal transmission.
... for multi-channel operation
• When operating a multi-channel system, you should only use the
channels within one frequency bank. Each of the frequency banks “1”
to “20” accommodates factory-preset frequencies which are intermodulation-free.
• When using several transmitters simultaneously, interference can be
avoided by maintaining a minimum distance of 20 cm between two
transmitters.
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If a problem occurs ...
If a problem occurs ...
Problem Possible cause Possible solution
Plug-on transmitter
cannot be operated,
“Locked” appears on
the display panel
No operation
indication
No RF signal at the
receiver
RF signal available,
no audio signal,
“MUTE” appears on
the display panel
Audio signal has a
high level of background noise or
audio signal is
distorted
Lock mode is
activated
Batteries are flat or
accupack is flat
Plug-on transmitter and receiver
are not on the
same channel
Transmission range
is exceeded
RF signal is deactivated (“RF Mute“)
Receiver is muted Cancel the muting on the
Plug-on transmitter is muted
(MUTE)
Receiver’s squelch
threshold is
adjusted too high
Plug-on transmitter doesn’t
transmit a pilot
tone
Plug-on transmitter’s sensitivity
is adjusted too
low/too high
Deactivate the lock mode
(see page 9).
Replace the batteries or
recharge the accupack
(see page 7).
Set the plug-on transmitter to the same channel
as the receiver.
Synchronize the plug-on
transmitter with the
receiver (see page 17).
Reduce the distance
between plug-on transmitter and receiving
antennas.
Activate the RF signal
(see page 9).
receiver (see the instruction manual of the
receiver).
Cancel the muting
(see page 9).
Reduce the squelch
threshold setting on the
receiver.
Activate or deactivate the
pilot tone transmission
(see page 16).
Adjust the input sensitivity (see page 13).
If a problem occurs that is not listed in the above table or if the problem
cannot be solved with the proposed solutions, please contact your local
Sennheiser partner for assistance.
To find a Sennheiser partner in your country, search at
www.sennheiser.com under “Service & Support”.
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Accessories
Accessories
The following SKP 100 G3 accessories are available from your specialist
dealer:
Cat. No. Accessory
009950 BA 2015 accupack
009828 L 2015 charger
005232 POP 1 pouch (with belt clip)
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Specifications
RF characteristics
Modulation wideband FM
Frequency ranges 516–558, 566–608, 626–668,
734–776, 780–822, 823–865 MHz
(A to E, G, see page 3)
Transmission frequencies 1,680 frequencies,
tuneable in steps of 25 kHz
20 frequency banks, each with up to
12 factory-preset channels
1 frequency bank with up to
12 user programmable channels
Switching bandwidth 42 MHz
Nominal/peak deviation ±24 kHz/±48 kHz
Frequency stability ≤ ±15 ppm
RF output power at 50 Ω typ. 30 mW
Pilot tone squelch can be switched off
AF characteristics
Compander system Sennheiser HDX
AF frequency response 80–18,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio
(1 mV RF, peak deviation) ≥ 110 dBA
THD ≤ 0.9%
Max. input voltage 3.3 V
Input impedance 60 kΩ, unbalanced
Adjustment range of input
sensitivity
rms
48 dB,
adjustable in steps of 6 dB
Specifications
Overall device
Temperature range –10°C to + 55°C
Power supply 2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V
or BA 2015 accupack
Nominal voltage 2.4 V
Power consumption
• at nominal voltage
• with switched-off
transmitter
Operating time typ. 8 hrs
Dimensions approx. 105 mm x 43 mm x 43 mm
Weight (incl. batteries) approx. 195 g
typ. 180 mA
≤ 25 A
In compliance with
Europe EMC EN 301489-1/-9
Radio EN 300422-1/-2
Safety EN 60065
EN 62311 (SAR)
Approved by
Canada Industry Canada RSS 123
IC: 2099A-
limited to 8
USA FCC
FCC-ID: DMO
limited to 698 MHz
G3SKP
06 MHz
-Part 74
G3SKP
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Manufacturer Declarations
068
Pin assignment of XLR-3 socket
XLR-3 socket (female), unbalanced (Audio In)
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Manufacturer Declarations
Warranty
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on this
product.
For the current warranty conditions, please visit our web site at
www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner.
In compliance with the following requirements
• RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC)
• WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC)
Please dispose of the plug-on transmitter at the end of its operational lifetime by taking it to your local collection point or recycling center for such equipment.
• Battery Directive (2006/66/EC)
The supplied batteries or rechargeable batteries can be recycled.
Please dispose of them as special waste or return them to your
specialist dealer. In order to protect the environment, only
dispose of exhausted batteries.
CE Declaration of Conformity
•
• R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC)
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The declarations are available at www.sennheiser.com.
Before putting the device into operation, please observe the respective
country-specific regulations.
Statements regarding FCC and Industry Canada
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This class B digital device complies with the Canadian ICES-003.
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved
by Sennheiser electronic Corp. may void the FCC authorization to operate
this equipment.
Before putting the device into operation, please observe the respective
country-specific regulations!
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Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany
www.sennheiser.com
Printed in Germany
Publ. 01/09
529675/A01
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