Sennheiser Evolution SKM 300 User's Manual
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1. i The current state of the muting function or the RF signal is displayed on the display panel of the radio microphone see next section An additional display of the muting function appears on the receiver s display panel when e the pilot tone function is activated on both radio microphone and receiver and in addition e this display has been activated via the Warn ings menu item on the receiver see the instruc tion manual of the receiver 531 375MHz X zaoo GB e O mP ma man b Audio signal is muted MIC button not backlit Radio microphone s display MUTE 7 is displayed panel Receiver s display panel TX Mute is displayed only when activated on the receiver see above 15 Using the radio microphone Audio signal is activated muting is deactivated MIC button backlit in red Radio microphone s display MUTE is not displayed panel Receiver s display panel TX Mute is not displayed RF signal is deactivated MIC button not backlit Radio microphone s display transmission icon 4 is not panel displayed MUTE is displayed Receiver s display panel RE Mute is displayed only when activated on the receiver see above RF signal is activated MIC button backlit in red Radio microphone s display transmission icon 4 is panel displayed MUTE is not displayed Receiver s display pa2. Transmission icon Lock mode icon P pilot tone MUTES Battery status Modulation of the radio micro phone with peak hold function Current transmission frequency Freely selectable name of the transmitter RF signal is being transmitted Lock mode is activated Pilot tone transmission is activated Audio signal is muted Charge status O approx 100 Ea approx 70 E approx 30 xl charge status is Tm critical the red LOW BATTERY LED is flashing Putting the radio microphone into operation Putting the radio microphone into operation Inserting the batteries accupack For powering the radio microphone you can either use two 1 5 V AA size batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack see Accessories and spare parts on page 31 CAUTION Danger of damage to the radio microphone When unscrewing the radio microphone during operation while pressing the MIC button at the same time the electronics of the radio microphone will be damaged gt Do not press the MIC button while unscrewing the radio microphone gt Unscrew the lower part of the radio microphone from the radio microphone s body by turning it counter clockwise When unscrewing the radio microphone during il operation the muting function is automatically activated MUTE appears on the display panel When screwing the lower part of the radio micro phone back to the radio
3. 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 mois ture 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 300 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 this instruction manual or under operating conditions which differ from those described herein The SKM 300 G3 radio microphone family The SKM 300 G3 radio microphone family This radio microphone 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 transmis sion with studio quality s
4. v gt Press the multi function switch to call up the Vv menu item A P Move the multi function switch to adjust the q input sensitivity A Press the multi function switch to store the E setting Canceling an entry on ort gt Press the ON OFF button to cancel the entry The current standard display appears on the display panel To subsequently return to the last edited menu item A P Press the multi function switch repeatedly until g the last edited menu item appears 19 Using the operating menu Exiting a menu item a gt Change to the Exit menu item V Menu A P Confirm your selection Vv You return to the next higher menu level To directly return to the current standard display on orr B Press the ON OFF button 20 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 radio micro phone syn gt For more information refer to the instruction manual of the receiver The relevant informa tion is marked with the sync icon The main menu Menu Adjusting the input sensitivity Sensitivity Menu Sensitivity Sensitivity Sensitivity Vv dB x EJ dB 12 dB Call up Select the desired Store the setting Sensitivity setting A Stored Vv Adjustment range 0 to 48 dB adjustable in steps of 6
5. Index LCD Contrast contrast of the display panel 26 Lock mode activating deactivating Auto Lock 23 deactivating temporarily 14 Locked lock mode activated 14 Menu main menu overview 18 settings 21 MIC button mode 14 setting the mode for the 25 Microphone heads changing 10 changing the color coded protection ring 11 overview 4 pick up patterns 4 polar diagrams frequency response curves 33 suitable 4 Modulation input sensitivity adjusting the sensitivity 21 Multi channel operation 27 Mute Mode setting the mode for the MIC button 25 Muting audio signal 14 Name entering a name 22 Offline operation RF signal deactivated 13 Online operation RF signal activated 12 Pilot tone activating deactivating 25 transmission 25 Push To Mute cough function 15 Push To Talk transmit function 15 Radio microphone cleaning 28 resetting Reset 26 switching on off 12 synchronizing with receiver 27 Reset resetting the settings in the operating menu 26 RF Mute On Off activating deactivating the RF signal 13 RF Power adjusting the transmission power 25 RF signal activating online operation 12 deactivating during operation 16 deactivating offline operation 13 deactivating using the MIC button 14 Selecting Tune 24 Sensitivity adjusting the input sensitivity 21 Setting mode for the MIC button 25 Setting up multi channel system 27 transmission link 27 Synchronizing radio microphone rec
6. microphone s body the muting is canceled MUTE disappears from the display panel gt Slide back the lower part of the radio microphone as far as it will go Putting the radio microphone into operation gt Insert the batteries or the BA 2015 accupack as shown on the battery compartment cover Observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries accupack gt Close the battery compartment cover gt Push the battery compartment into the radio micro phone s body gt Screw the lower part of the radio microphone back to the radio microphone s body Charging the accupack To charge the radio microphone with the BA 2015 accupack see Accessories and spare parts on page 31 installed gt Insert the radio microphone into the LA 2 charging adapter see Accessories and spare parts on page 31 until it locks into place gt Plug the LA 2 charging adapter with the inserted radio microphone into the L 2015 charger see Accessories and spare parts on page 31 The LA 2 charging adapter and L 2015 charger can only charge the radio microphone with the BA 2015 accupack installed Standard batteries primary cells or individual rechargeable battery cells cannot be charged in this way Putting the radio microphone into operation Changing the microphone head The microphone head is easy to change gt Unscrew the microphone head Do not touch the contacts
7. of the radio microphone nor the contacts of the microphone head The contacts can become dirty or damaged if touched 1 i N mA When unscrewing the microphone head during operation the muting function is automatically acti vated MUTE appears on the display panel When screwing the microphone head back to the radio microphone the muting is canceled MUTE disappears from the display panel gt Screw the desired microphone head to the radio micro phone The radio microphone is operational again 10 Putting the radio microphone into operation Changing the color coded protection ring The color coded protection ring prevents the multi function switch from accidental operation Protection rings in different colors are available as acces sories see Accessories and spare parts on page 31 The protection rings allow you to clearly identify each radio microphone gt Remove the color coded protection ring as shown 11 Using the radio microphone Using the radio microphone CAUTION Reduced transmission range If you touch the antenna of the radio micro phone the transmission range will be consid erably reduced gt Only hold the radio microphone by its body To establish a transmission link proceed as follows 1 Switch the receiver on see the instruction manual of the receiver 2 Switch the radio microphone on see next section The
8. super cardioid MMK 965 1 BK microphone head color black externally polarized dual diaphragm condenser microphone cardioid super cardioid switch able MMK 965 1 BL microphone head color blue externally polarized dual diaphragm condenser microphone cardioid super cardioid switch able MMK 965 1 NI microphone head color nickel externally polarized dual diaphragm condenser microphone cardioid super cardioid switch able 31 Specifications Specifications RF characteristics Modulation Frequency ranges Transmission frequencies Switching bandwidth Nominal peak deviation Frequency stability RF output power at 50 Q switchable Pilot tone squelch AF characteristics Compander system AF frequency response Signal to noise ratio 1 mV peak deviation THD Adjustment range of input sensitivity Overall device Temperature range Power supply Nominal voltage Current consumption e at nominal voltage e with switched off radio microphone Operating time Dimensions Weight incl batteries 32 wideband FM 516 558 566 608 626 668 734 776 780 822 823 865 MHz A E G see page 3 1 680 frequencies tune able in steps of 25 kHz 20 frequency banks each with up to 24 factory preset channels 6 frequency banks each with up to 24 user programmable channels 42 MHz 24 kHz 48 kHz lt 15 ppm typ 10 mW Low typ 30 mW Standard can be switched o
9. transmission link is established and the display backlighting of the receiver changes from red to orange A It is vital to observe the notes on frequency lil selection on page 27 If you cannot establish a transmission link between radio microphone and receiver refer to the chapter Synchro nizing the radio microphone with a receiver on page 27 Switching the radio microphone on off To switch the radio microphone on online operation on orr gt Briefly press the ON OFF button The radio microphone transmits an RF signal The red ONLED lights up The standard display Frequency Name appears on the display panel The MIC button lights up red The transmission icon 4 is displayed 12 Using the radio microphone A You can switch the radio microphone on and deactivate the RF signal on switch on For more information see next section To switch the radio microphone off p gt If necessary deactivate the lock mode see next section onjorr gt Press the ON OFF button until OFF appears on the display panel The red ON LED and the MIC button go off The display panel turns off A When in the operating menu pressing the ON OFF button cancel your entry ESC function and return you to the current standard display To switch the radio microphone on and to deactivate the RF signal on switch on offline operation onorr BP Keep the ON OFF button pressed until RF Mut
10. 00 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k Hz Frequency response curve MME 865 1 dBV 30 40 50 L 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k HZ 34 Manufacturer Declarations Manufacturer Declarations Warranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH amp 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 e ROHS Directive 2002 95 EC e WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC Please dispose of the radio microphone at the end of its operational lifetime by taking it to your local mae COllection point or recycling center for such equip ment e Battery Directive 2006 66 EC Die The supplied batteries or rechargeable batteries ew 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 e C 06820 e R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 CE The declaration is available at www sennheiser com Before putting the device into operation please observe the respective country specific regulations Statements regarding FCC and Industr
11. II SENNHEISER Instruction manual Contents Contents Important Safety instructions oe seeeesteseetenecteeeeeeseees 2 The SKM 300 G3 radio microphone family s es 3 The frequency bank system cesecseseseseseeeessseeeseeesenees 3 Areas Of application oe eseeeetseceeeseeteneeesseseeseneeeneens 4 Delivery includes 0 ccecseseseeeseseseceseseeeeeeeeseetseeeesssseaeaeeees 5 Product overview ou eeeectcesessseseseseseseseseneseseeeseeteeetetesseaeaeeees 6 Overview of the SKM 300 G3 radio microphone 6 Overview of the displays oo esesesesseseceseseeenteteneetenees 7 Putting the radio microphone into operation 8 Inserting the batteries ACCUPACK seses 8 Charging the accupack oo ssseecsseeeeesessseeeesesenseeenes 9 Changing the microphone head sssri 10 Changing the color coded protection ring 11 Using the radio Microphone 1 0 0 eesseeseeeseeeeeseseneeens 12 Switching the radio microphone on off sses 12 Deactivating the lock mode temporarily seses 14 Muting the audio signal or deactivating the RE signal iiisge tns 14 Selecting a standard display esseere 16 Using the operating menu sssssessessesseseseesesresresresessersss 17 The BUTTONS sisseseade ia 17 Overview of the operating Menu ssssssesssssissssesees 18 Working with the operating menu uu eects 19 Adjusting settings via the operating menu 21 The main menu Menu uuu eeeeteteteteteteeeeeteee
12. and pick up pattern of the microphone head are printed on the sound inlet basket of the radio microphone Delivery includes Delivery includes The packaging contains the following items 1 SKM 300 G3 radio microphone incl microphone head 2 AA size batteries 1 5 V 1 microphone clamp 1 instruction manual 1 frequency information sheet 1 RF licensing information sheet Product overview Product overview Overview of the SKM 300 G3 radio microphone Microphone head interchangeable Name and pick up pattern of the microphone head not visible here see page 4 MIC button Body of radio microphone Battery compartment not visible from outside Display panel backlit in orange Infra red interface Antenna Color coded protection ring available in different colors Operation and battery status indicator red LED lit ON flashing LOW BATTERY Charging contacts Multi function switch Vv DOWN A UP and mm SET ON OFF button with ESC function cancel Product overview Overview of the displays After switch on the radio microphone displays the stan dard display Frequency Name For further illustrations and examples of the different standard displays refer to page 16 The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx 20 seconds Audio level AF Frequency Name
13. ault settings refer to the supplied frequency information sheet Displaying the software revision Software Revision You can display the current software revision of the radio microphone gt For information on software updates visit the SKM 300 G3 product page at www sennheiser com 26 Synchronizing the radio microphone with a receiver Synchronizing the radio microphone with a receiver When synchronizing the radio microphone with a receiver please observe the following A gt Only use a transmitter and a receiver from the same frequency range see the type plate on the transmitter and the receiver gt Make sure that the desired frequencies are listed in the enclosed frequency information sheet gt Make sure that the desired frequencies are approved and legal in your country and if neces sary apply for an operating license Synchronizing the radio microphone with the receiver individual operation Upon delivery the radio microphone and the receiver are synchronized with each other If however you cannot establish a transmission link between radio microphone and receiver you have to synchronize the channels of the devices For information on automatic synchronization of the radio microphone with the receiver individual operation refer to the instruction manual of the receiver This information is marked with the synf gt icon Alternatively you can set the channel on the radio
14. 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 36 Index Index Accupack charging 9 inserting 8 Activating deactivating lock mode Auto Lock 23 pilot tone 25 Adjusting contrast LCD Contrast 26 input sensitivity Sensitivity 21 transmission power 25 Advanced Menu extended menu overview 18 settings 23 AF audio level 7 Audio signal muting 14 Auto Lock activating deactivating the lock mode 23 Batteries inserting 8 Buttons function of the 17 Channel assigning a frequency 24 overview 3 selecting Frequency Preset 22 selecting Tune 23 Charging accupack 9 battery status display 7 Cleaning radio microphone 28 Color coded protection ring changing 11 Deactivating lock mode temporarily 14 Displays adjusting the contrast LCD Contrast 26 charge status 7 overview 7 standard displays 16 Factory default settings resetting the settings in the operating menu 26 Frequency preset frequencies 3 ranges 3 selecting presets 22 setting the transmission 23 Frequency bank overview 3 selecting Frequency Preset 22 system 3 Frequency Preset selecting a frequency bank channel 22 Infra red transmission 27 Inserting batteries accupack 8 37
15. crophone adds an inaudible signal known as the pilot tone to the transmitted signal The receiver detects and evaluates the pilot tone The pilot tone supports the receiver s squelch function Squelch and protects against interference due to RF signals from other devices 25 Adjusting settings via the operating menu Devices of the ew 300 G1 series generation 1 do not support the pilot tone function Therefore please observe the following when combining a radio microphone or receiver of the ew 300G3 series generation 3 with devices from an earlier evolution wireless generation Radio microphone Receiver Make sure to w G3 E wG2 GwG3 Ew Zz2 _ activate the pilot tone function on both radio microphone and receiver w G3 w G1 deactivate the pilot tone function on the ew 300 G3 radio microphone w G1 Ow G3 deactivate the pilot tone function on the ew 300 G3 receiver Adjusting the contrast of the display panel LCD Contrast You can adjust the contrast of the display panel in 16 steps Resetting the settings made in the operating menu Reset Advanced Menu amp Reset Vv Reset Call up Reset Select the desired setting apply the setting AA Og Vv Stored When resetting the settings made in the operating menu only the selected settings for the pilot tone and for the frequency banks U1 to U6 remain unchanged For an overview of the factory preset def
16. d setting on no audio adjusted too high the receiver gnal p Radio microphone Activate or deacti MUTE doesn t transmita vate the pilot tone appears on pilot tone transmission see the display page 25 panel Audio signal Radio microphone s Adjust the input hasahigh sensitivity is sensitivity level of adjusted too low see page 21 background too high noise or audio signal is distorted 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 amp Support 30 Accessories and spare parts Accessories and spare parts The following accessories are available from your specialist dealer Cat No 009950 009828 503162 503168 XXXXXX 004839 002155 XXXXXX 502577 502579 502575 502576 501581 502582 502583 502584 Product name and description BA 2015 accupack L 2015 charger LA 2 charging adapter CC 3 system case KEN 2 color coded protection rings 8 items MZW 1 wind and pop shield MZQ 1 microphone clamp HHP 2 pouch Microphone heads MMD 935 1 microphone head dynamic cardioid MMD 945 1 microphone head dynamic super cardioid MMD 835 1 microphone head dynamic cardioid MMD 845 1 microphone head dynamic super cardioid MME 865 1 microphone head condenser
17. d the radio microphone by its body If you touch the antenna of the radio microphone the trans mission range will be considerably reduced for multi channel operation e For multi channel operation 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 e When using several transmitters simultaneously interference can be avoided by maintaining a minimum distance of 20 cm between two transmitters If a problem occurs If a problem occurs Problem Possible cause Possible solution Radio micro Lock mode is Deactivate the lock phone activated mode see page 14 cannot be operated Locked appears on the display panel No opera Batteries are flator Replace the batteries tion indica accupack is flat or recharge the tion accupack see page 8 No RF signal Radio microphone Set the radio micro at the and receiver are not phone to the same receiver on the same channel channel as the receiver Synchronize the radio microphone with the receiver see page 17 Transmission range Reduce the distance is exceeded between radio micro phone and receiving antennas Increase the trans mission power see page 25 RF signal is Activate the RF deactivated signal see page 14 RF Mute RF signal Receiver s squelch Reduce the squelch available threshold is threshol
18. dB A The audio level display AF G always indicates the audio level even if the radio microphone is muted e g allowing you to check the adjusted sensitivity before live operation B Ch 20 24 F _1531 375MHz ha MUTE LLLIJ Input sensitivity is adjusted Effect display too high Close talking distances speakers with loud voices or loud music passages cause overmodulation in the transmission link The audio level display AF shows full deflection for the duration of the overmodulation correctly The audio level display AF G shows full deflection only during the loudest passages too low The transmission link is undermodu lated This results in a signal with high background noise 21 Adjusting settings via the operating menu The following figures are a guide to the best settings Loud music vocals Presentations Interviews 48 to 18 dB 18 to 12 dB 12 to 0 dB Selecting the frequency bank and the channel manually Frequency Preset Menu a Frequency Preset a Frequency Preset v sE T YV BCh 20 B Ch 1 1 518 200 MHz 531 375 MHz Call up Frequency Select the frequency Select the channel Preset bank and confirm store the setting AA Yv Stored When you are in the Frequency Preset menu item the RF signal is deactivated Overview of the frequency banks and channels Frequency bank Channels Ty
19. e On appears on the display panel gt Press the multi function switch The transmission frequency is displayed but the radio microphone does not transmit an RF signal The transmission icon is not displayed The MIC button goes off When the pilot tone function is activated on both radio microphone and receiver RF Mute appears on the receiver s display panel 531 375MHz 4 lew300G3 Bp mia man lt m gt Use this function to save battery power or to prepare a radio microphone for use during live oper ation without causing interference to existing trans mission links To activate the RF signal on orr gt Briefly press the ON OFF button RF Mute Off appears on the display panel A P Press the multi function switch g The transmission icon 4 is displayed again 13 Using the radio microphone Deactivating the lock mode temporarily You can activate or deactivate the automatic lock mode via the Auto Lock menu item see page 23 If the lock mode is activated you have to temporarily deac tivate it In order to be able to operate the radio microphone A P Press the multi function switch a Locked appears on the display panel A P Move the multi function switch Unlock appears on the display panel A P Pressthe multi function switch again m The lock mode is temporarily deactivated How you are using the radio microphone deter mines how long the l
20. eiver 27 38 Index Transmission frequency selecting Frequency Preset 22 setting Tune 23 Transmission link establishing 27 Troubleshooting 30 Tune setting a transmission frequency 23 Unlock deactivating the lock mode 14 Using operating menu 19 radio microphone 12 39 volutionwireless 63
21. esets please refer to the supplied frequency information sheet Updated versions of the frequency information sheet can be downloaded from the SKM300G3 product page on our website at www sennheiser com The frequency banks U1 to U6 allow you to freely select and store frequencies It might be that these frequencies are not intermodulation free Areas of application The radio microphone can be combined with the EM 300 G3 rack mount 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 with factory preset frequencies This has the advantage that e atransmission system is ready for immediate use after switch on e several transmission systems can be operated simulta neously on the preset frequencies without causing intermodulation interference Interchange able microphone Radio microphone heads Receiver SKM 300 835 G3 MMD 835 1 EM 300 G3 SKM 300 845 G3 MMD 845 1 SKM 300 865 G3 MME 865 1 The name of the radio microphone is a combination of the name of the transmitter and the name of the microphone head Transmitter microphone head Name of radio micro phone SKM 300 MMD 835 1 SKM 300 835 Overview of the microphone heads Microphone Microphone LEEK type Pick up pattern MMD 835 1 dynamic C cardioid MMD 845 1 dynamic super cardioid MME 865 1 condenser super cardioid The name
22. ff Sennheiser HDX 80 18 000 Hz 2 115 dBA lt 0 9 48 dB adjustable in 6 dB steps 10 C to 55 C 2 AA size batteries 1 5 V or BA 2015 accupack 2 4 V typ 180 mA 30 mW lt 25 pA typ 8 hrs approx 50 x 265 mm approx 450g Specifications In compliance with Europe EMC EN 301489 1 9 CE Radio EN 300422 1 2 Safety EN 60065 EN 62311 SAR Approved by Canada Industry Canada RSS 123 IC 2099A G3SKMEM limited to 806 MHz USA FCC Part 74 FCC ID DMO G3SKMEM limited to 698 MHz Microphone heads i MMD 835 1 MMD 845 1 MME 865 1 Microphone dynamic dynamic condenser type Sensitivity 2 1 mV Pa 1 6 mV Pa 1 6 mV Pa Pick up cardioid super super pattern cardioid cardioid Max SPL 154dBSPL 154 dB SPL 152 dB SPL Polar diagrams and frequency response curves of the microphone heads Polar diagram MMD 835 1 Polar diagram MMD 845 1 o o a 150 2000 He 125 Hz AI m 150 2000 Hz 4o00Hz 500 Hz 8000 Hz agoe 8000 Hz iz 1000 Hz 16000 Hz 16000 Hz 33 Specifications Frequency response curve MMD 835 1 dBV 30 40 50 q 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k Hz Frequency response curve MMD 845 1 dBV 30 40 50 1
23. ic lock mode Auto Lock Menu A Auto Lock Auto Lock v y Active Call up Select the desired Store the setting Auto Lock setting A E Stored vV The lock mode prevents that the radio microphone is acci dentally switched off or programed during operation The lock mode icon on the current standard display indicates that the lock mode is activated A P Move the multi function switch to select the m desired setting For information on how to use the lock mode refer to page 14 The extended menu Advanced Menu Setting transmission frequencies and frequency banks Tune A When you have selected one of the system banks and then select the Tune menu the radio micro phone automatically switches to channel 1 of the frequency bank U1 In this case U1 1 briefly appears on the display panel Upon delivery the channels of the frequency banks U1 to U6 are not assigned a transmission frequency When you are in the Tune menu item the RF signal is deactivated 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 one of the frequency banks U1 to U6 and assign this channel a transmission frequency A It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 27 23 Adjusting settings via the operating menu Setting a transmi
24. micro phone manually gt Make sure that you set the radio microphone to the same frequency bank and the same channel as the receiver see page 22 If you still cannot establish a transmission link refer to the chapter If a problem occurs on page 30 Synchronizing radio microphones with receivers multi channel operation Combined with ew 300G3 receivers ew 300G3 radio microphones can form transmission links that can be used in multi channel systems For information on automatic synchronization of radio microphones with receivers multi channel operation refer to the instruction manual of your receiver For more information on multi channel operation visit the SKM 300 G3 product page at www sennheiser com 27 Cleaning the radio microphone Cleaning the radio microphone CAUTION Liquids can damage the electronics of the radio microphone Liquids entering the housing of the device cancause a short circuit and damage the electronics gt Keep all liquids away from the radio micro phone gt Use a cloth to clean the radio microphone from time to time gt Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents To clean the sound inlet basket of the microphone head MMD 835 1 MMD 845 1 MME 865 1 gt Unscrew the upper sound inlet basket from the micro phone head by turning it counterclockwise see diagram CAUTION Liquids will damage the microphone module Liquids will damage the micropho
25. ne module gt Only clean the upper sound inlet basket gt Remove the foam insert gt To clean the sound inlet basket Use acloth to clean the upper sound inlet basket from the inside and outside OR Scrub with a brush and rinse with clear water Vv If necessary clean the foam insert with a mild detergent or replace the foam insert Dry the upper sound inlet basket Dry the foam insert Reinsert the foam insert vv vV V Replace the sound inlet basket on the microphone head and screw it tight You should also clean the contact rings of the microphone head from time to time gt Wipe the contact rings of the microphone head with a cloth 28 Recommendations and tips Recommendations and tips for optimum sound e Hold the radio microphone in the middle of the micro phone body Holding it close to the sound inlet basket will influence the radio microphone s pick up pattern e You can vary the bass reproduction by increasing decreasing the talking distance e For best results make sure that the sensitivity is correctly adjusted for optimum reception e Transmission range depends to a large extent on loca tion and can vary from about 10 m to about 150 m There should be a free line of sight between trans mitting and receiving antennas e To avoid overloading the receiver observe a minimum distance of 5 m between transmitting and receiving antennas e Only hol
26. nel RF Mute is not displayed i You can also deactivate the RF signal on switch on il For more information refer to the chapter Switching the radio microphone on off on page 13 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 13 Selecting a standard display A Move the multi function switch to select a g standard display Contents of the display Selectable standard display 531 375MH2 Y e uency Name lew300 G3 8 Bp MIE man B Ch 20 24 Y O Frequency 531 375MHz Ep ME E ew300 G3 B Ch 20 24 Ep MG CLL Name Frequency bank Channel 16 Using the operating menu Using the operating menu A special feature of the Sennheiser ew G3 series is the consistent intuitive menu structure of transmitters and receivers As a result adjustments to the settings can be made quickly even in stressful situations for example on stage or during a live show or presentation A Make use of the possibility to adjust settings via the il operating menu of the receiver and to transfer these settings to the radio microphone syn gt For more information on how to transfer settings to the radio microphone refer to the instruction manual of your receiver The relevant information is marked with the sync icon The buttons Function of the button Press
27. ock mode remains deacti vated 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 The lock mode icon flashes prior to the lock mode being activated again w300G3 pected Y Ep ME mas Muting the audio signal or deactivating the RF signal The MIC button 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 MIC button Setting MIC button AF On Off Press briefly Mutes the audio signal permanently Unmutes the audio signal permanently 14 Using the radio microphone Setting MIC button RF On Off Press briefly Deactivates the RF signal offline operation Activates the RF signal online operation Push To Keep pressed Mutes the audio signal Mute temporarily cough function Push To Keep pressed Unmutes the audio Talk signal temporarily speech function Disabled No function If you select Push To Talk the radio microphone will be muted until you press the MIC button gt From the Mute Mode menu item select the desired setting see page 25 gt Exit the operating menu gt Briefly press the MIC button or keep it pressed The radio microphone reacts as indicated in the table
28. ound Features of the evolution wireless 300 G3 series e Optimized PLL synthesizer and microprocessor technology e HDX noise reduction system e Pilot tone squelch control e True diversity technology e Switching bandwidth of 42 MHz e Increased immunity to intermodulation and interferences in multi channel operation e Interchangeable microphone heads allowing the use of different pick up patterns and sensitivities e Extended muting function due to MIC button on the radio microphone The frequency bank system The radio microphone 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 516 558 566 608 626 668 734 776 780 822 823 865 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 1 freely selectable frequency Channel 2 freely selectable frequency Channel 24 frequency preset Frequency bank U1 U6 Channel 24 freely selectable frequency Each of the channels in the frequency banks 1 to 20 has been factory preset to a fixed frequency frequency preset The SKM 300 G3 radio microphone family The factory preset frequencies within one frequency bank are intermodulation free These frequencies cannot be changed For an overview of the frequency pr
29. pe 1 to 20 upto24per System bank frequency frequencies are factory bank preset U1 to U6 upto24per User bank frequency frequencies are freely bank selectable When setting up multi channel systems please observe the following i Only the factory preset frequencies within one frequency bank are intermodulation free see page 27 Radio microphone and receiver of a transmission link have to be set to the same frequency gt It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 27 Entering a name Name Menu Name f Name NEME v Bichael Yy Mjchael Lichael Call up Name Enter a character Enter a character and confirm store the setting AA Stored Yv Via the Name menu you can enter a freely selectable name e g the name of the performer for the radio micro phone 22 Adjusting settings via the operating menu The name can be displayed on the standard displays Frequency Name and Name Frequency bank Channel The name can consist of up to 8 characters such as e letters without pronounciation marks e numbers from 0 to 9 e special characters and spaces To enter a name proceed as follows A Move the multi function switch to select a 7 character A P Press the multi function switch to change to the g next segment character or to store the complete entry Activating deactivating the automat
30. ssion frequency for the current channel A P Move the multi function switch until the Tune m menu item appears gt Press the multi function switch Vv The frequency selection appears Advanced Menu A Tune Aa Tune V E8200 MHz VV 544A MHz 543 200 MHz B Ch U1 1 B Ch U1 1 Call up Tune Select the MHz Select the kHz value and confirm value store the setting lt gt lt m gt Stored gt Set the desired frequency A P Press the multi function switch Your settings are stored V You are back to the operating menu Selecting a frequency bank and a channel and assigning this channel a frequency A P Move the multi function switch until the Tune Oo i v menu item appears A P Press the multi function switch until the E frequency bank selection appears Advanced Menu A Tune Af Tune v7 S 543 200 MHz vv 200 MHz 543 200 MHz B Ch m 1 B Ch U1 1 Call up Tune Set the frequency Set the frequency special function bank and the channel store the setting AA Of Stored yv gt Set the desired frequency bank A P Press the multi function switch Vv The frequency selection appears gt Set the desired channel A P Press the multi function switch a The frequency selection appears gt Set the desired frequency A P Press the multi function switch Your settings are stored a v You are back to the operating menu 24 Adjusting settings via
31. teteeeenenes 21 The extended menu Advanced Menu uu eee 23 Synchronizing the radio microphone with a receiver 27 Synchronizing the radio microphone with the receiver individual operation seses 27 Synchronizing radio microphones with receivers multi channel operation sses 27 Cleaning the radio microphone sssri 28 Recommendations ANA TIPS ose eseeeeteeeeeeenenee 29 If a problem occurs e ose esesesesteseeeeseseeseseeseseeesecseeneneeneeeans 30 Accessories and spare parts sesesessssiesresreerrisrerrsress 31 Specifications seereneranenonnennannn 32 Polar diagrams and frequency response curves of the microphone heads ssssssssissssisssrsessisssrrersrssrrressrees 33 Manufacturer Declarations seessessseessreesseesrreerrresrr 35 NOX ninen iE R 37 An animated instruction manual can be viewed on the SKM 30063 product page on our Important safety instructions 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
32. the e Switches the radio microphone on ON OFF and off Bonon e Cancels the entry and returns to suid the current standard display ESC function e Activates deactivates the RF signal special function see page 13 Press the e Changes from the current standard multi function display to the operating menu switch e Calls up a menu item A a e Enters a submenu e Stores the settings and returns to the operating menu Move the e Selects a standard display pu metion Changes to the next previous menu switch item A e Changes the setting of a menu item 17 Using the operating menu Overview of the operating menu Main menu Menu Sensitivity Extended menu Frequency Preset Advanced Menu Name Auto Lock Tune Mute Mode Exit RF Power Pilot Tone LCD Contrast Reset Software Revision Exit Display Function of the menu item Main menu Menu Sensitivity Adjusts the sensitivity AF see page 21 Frequency Preset Sets the frequency bank and the channel see page 22 Name Enters the transmitter name see page 22 Auto Lock Activates deactivates the lock mode see page 23 Advanced Calls up the extended menu Advanced Menu see page 23 Exit Exits the operating menu and returns to the current standard display Extended menu Advanced Menu Tune Sets the transmission frequencies for the frequency banks U1 to U6 see page 23 Sets the frequency bank the channel and
33. the operating menu Setting the mode for the MIC button Mute Mode Advanced Menu a Mute Mode Mute Mode v 7 AF On Off Call up Select the desired Store the setting Mute Mode setting A B Stored Vv AF On Off If you press the MIC button the audio signal is muted RF On Off If you press the MIC button the radio signal is deactivated Push To Mute The audio signal is muted as long as you press the MIC button Push To Talk The audio signal is activated as long as you press the MIC button Disabled The function is deactivated If you select Push To Talk the radio microphone will be muted until the MIC button is pressed For information on how to use the MIC button refer to page 14 Adjusting the transmission power RF Power A A Advanced Menu jj RF Power RF Power RE Power Vv Y Standard y Standard Call up Select the desired Store the setting RF Power setting A E Stored Vv Via the RF Power menu item you can adjust the transmis sion power in two steps A It is vital to observe the notes on the supplied frequency information sheet Activating deactivating the pilot tone transmission Pilot Tone A Advanced Menu A Pilot Tone Pilot Tone Pilot Tone V Y Active Call up Select the desired Store the setting Pilot Tone setting A E Stored x The radio mi
34. the transmission frequency frequency banks U1 to U6 see page 24 Mute Mode Sets the mode for the MIC button see page 25 RF Power Adjusts the transmission power see page 25 Pilot Tone Activates deactivates the pilot tone transmission see page 25 LCD Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the display panel see page 26 Reset Resets the settings made in the operating menu see page 26 Software Revision Displays the current software revision see page 26 Exit Exits the extended menu Advanced Menu and returns to the main menu 18 Using the operating menu Working with the operating menu If the lock mode is activated you have to deactivate il it In order to be able to work with the operating menu see page 14 By way of example of the Sensitivity menu this section describes how to use the operating menu Changing from a standard display to the operating menu A P Press the multi function switch g The current standard display is replaced by the main menu The last selected menu item is displayed Selecting a menu item A P Move the multi function switch to change to the g Sensitivity menu item The current setting of the selected menu item is displayed Menu 12 dB Changing and storing settings Menu amp Sensitivity A Sensitivity Sensitivity v dB b EJB 12 dB Call up Select the desired Store the setting Sensitivity setting A E Stored
35. y 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 reason able 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 35 Manufacturer Declarations e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This class B digital device
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