Sennheiser 503125 User's Manual
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1. for the diversity receiver e Make sure that the antenna and the line cable do not cross e For best results make sure that the transmitter sensitivity is correctly adjusted for optimum reception e 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 transmitting and receiving antennas e To avoid overloading the receiver observe a minimum distance of 5 m between transmitting and receiving antennas for multi channel operation e When operating a multi channel system you should only use the chan nels within one frequency bank Each of the frequency banks 1 to 20 accommodates factory preset frequencies which are intermodu lation free e The frequency bank U allows you to freely select and store receiving frequencies see page 16 e When using several transmitters simultaneously interference can be avoided by maintaining a minimum distance of 20 cm between two transmitters 21 If aproblem occurs If aproblem occurs Problem Diversity receiver cannot be operated Locked appears on the display panel No operation indication No RF signal RF signal avail able no audio signal MUTE appears on the display panel Audio signal has a high level of background noise Audio signal is distorted No access toa certain channel Possible cause Possible solution2. appears on the display panel of the diversity receiver The receiver then switches back to the current standard display To cancel the transfer Press the ON OFF button on the receiver X appears on the display panel of the receiver X also appears if no transmitter was found or the transmitter is not compatible no transmitter was found and the synchronization process was canceled after 30 seconds you canceled the transfer Adjusting the squelch threshold Squelch Menu Squelch ay Squelch Low Low Call up Squelch Select the Store the setting desired setting SET Stored Adjustment range Low Middle High can be switched off The squelch eliminates annoying noise when the transmitter is switched off or when there is no longer sufficient transmitter power received by the receiver gt Adjust the squelch threshold with the transmitter switched off to the lowest possible setting that suppresses hissing noise 14 Adjusting settings via the operating menu If the squelch threshold is set to High the transmission range i will be reduced under unfavourable reception conditions The squelch should only be switched off for servicing purposes With the squelch threshold set to Low you switch the squelch off by keeping the DOWN rocker button pressed for 3 seconds Display Squelch is 893 995MHz switched on
3. the flash mount adapter will need to be fastened so that the receiver can best be attached to the camera At this position place a square nut under the perforated plate Fasten the flash mount adapter to the perforated plate using the square nut Putting the diversity receiver into operation gt Lift one side of the belt clip as shown Q gt ALA gt Press down the belt clip at one fixing point and pull it out of the receiver housing D Repeat for the other side Place the perforated plate onto the rear of the receiver D Reinsert the belt clip Use one of the supplied line cables to connect the line input of the camera to the socket SS gl 623251 RF ai 100 3 i a IAF a ie TUE TS i The ground connection of the line cable serves as the antenna for i the second diversity section For details on the connector assign ment refer to the diagram on page 24 Using the diversity receiver Using the diversity receiver To establish a transmission link proceed as follows 1 Switch the diversity receiver on see next section 2 Switch a transmitter on see the instruction manual of the transmitter The transmission link is established and the receiver s RF level display RE D reacts It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 19 If you cannot establish a transmission link between transmitter
4. the lock mode 16 Receiver Batteries cleaning 21 battery status 6 It camera 7 inserting 7 switching off 9 switchingon 9 Buttons Reset resetting the settings made function ofthe 11 l in the operating menu 18 ON OFF button 5 SET button 5 RF signal indication 5 UP DOWN button 5 Software Revision displaying the Channel software revision 18 assigning a frequency 17 Squelch adjusting the selecting 15 squelch 14 setting a frequency 17 Sync synchronizing a transmitter with the receiver 14 Displays adjusting the contrast of the dis Transmitter synchronizing with play panel LCD Contrast 18 receiver 19 AF audio level 6 Troubleshooting 22 AFOUT 6 E LOWBATT 6 Tune setting the receiving MUTE 6 frequencies for the frequency RF RF level 6 bank U 16 standard displays 10 Easy Setup scanning for releasing and selecting frequency presets 15 Frequency bank selecting 15 setting a frequency 17 system 3 Frequency Preset selecting a frequency bank channel 15 Frequency presets releasing Reset List 15 searching for unused Scan New List 15 selecting Current List 15 Lock mode activating deactivating Auto Lock 16 deactivating temporarily 10 lock mode icon 6 Locked 10 LOW BATT 5 Menu main menu overview 11 settings 14 26 Gvolutionwireless amp 3
5. Lock mode is activated Deactivate the lock mode Batteries are flat or accupack is flat Transmitter and receiver are not on the same channel Transmission range is exceeded RF signal is deactivated RF Mute Transmitter is muted Receiver s squelch threshold is adjusted too high Transmitter doesn t transmit a pilot tone Transmitter sensitivity is adjusted too low Transmitter sensitivity is adjusted too high Receiver s audio output level is adjusted too high During scanning an RF signal has been detected on this channel and the channel has been locked During scanning a transmitter of your system operating on this channel has not been switched off see page 10 Replace the batteries or recharge the accupack see page 7 Set the transmitter and receiver to the same channel Synchronize the transmitter with the receiver see page 14 Check the squelch threshold setting see page 14 Reduce the distance between transmitter and receiver Activate the RF signal see the instruction manual of the transmitter Cancel the muting see the instruction manual of the transmitter Reduce the squelch threshold setting see page 14 Deactivate the pilot tone evaluation see page 18 Adjust the transmitter sensitivity correctly see the instruction manual of the transmitter Adjust the transmitter sensitivity correctly see the instruction manual o
6. ew100G3 The dotted line 0 displays the squelch P IN men threshold 823 925 MHz switched off 00 G3 8 The dotted line 0 goes off and the audio level display AF shows full deflection E noise If you have accidentally switched off the squelch Press the UP rocker button to switch the squelch on Scanning for releasing and selecting frequency presets Easy Setup Function of the menu item Reset List Releases all locked frequency presets Current List Selects an unused frequency preset Scan New List Automatically scans for unused receiving frequencies frequency preset scan If receiving frequencies are used they will be locked if receiving frequencies are unused they will be released After the frequency preset scan you can select an unused frequency preset Selecting the frequency bank and the channel Frequency Preset SE Menu Frequency Preset av Frequency Preset Frequency Preset B Ch HE 1 B Ch 2 B Ch 1 1 823 925MHz 823 925MHz Call up Frequency Select the frequency Select the channel Preset bank and confirm store the setting AV 11 m SET Stored When setting up multi channel systems please observe the i following Only the factory preset receiving frequencies within one frequency bank 1 to 20 are intermodulation free It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 19 Overview of the frequency banks and channels
7. partner In compliance with the following requirements e RoHS Directive 2002 95 EC e WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC tional lifetime by taking it to your local collection point or recy Please dispose of the diversity receiver at the end of its opera cling center for such equipment e Battery Directive 2006 66 EC The supplied batteries or rechargeable batteries can be recycled X 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 CE0682 e R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC The declarations are available at www sennheiser com Before putting the device into operation please observe the respective country specific regulations 24 Manufacturer Declarations 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 ofthe FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses a
8. 2110220 up to 12 per System bank frequency bank frequencies are factory preset We up to 12 User bank frequencies are freely selectable 15 Adjusting settings via the operating menu Entering a name Name Menu Name 4v Name ichael Michael Lichael Call up Name Enter a character Enter a character and confirm store the setting AV Stored Via the Name menu you can enter a freely selectable name e g the name of the performer for the receiver The name is displayed on the standard display see page 6 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 aname proceed as follows VA D Press the rocker button to select a character SET Press the SET button to change to the next segment character or to store the complete entry Adjusting the audio output level AF Out SET Menu AF Out Av AF Out cB AE 0 dB Call up AF Out Select the desired Store the setting setting SET Stored Adjustment range 30 dB to 12 dB adjustable in 6 dB steps Via the AF Out menu item you can adjust the level of the audio output Line from the receiver to the input of the connected camera Activating deactivating the automatic lock mode Auto Lock SET Menu Auto Lock 47 Auto Lock Active Call up Select the desired Store the setting Auto Lock settin
9. Adaptive diversity This diversity receiver uses the ground connection of the line cable as its second antenna to provide improved reception The frequency bank system The diversity receiver is available in 6 UHF frequency ranges with 1 680 receiving 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 21 frequency banks with up to 12 channels each Channel 1 frequency preset Channel 2 frequency preset Frequency bank 1 20 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 factory preset to a fixed receiving 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 informa tion sheet can be downloaded from the EK 100 G3 product page on our website at www sennheiser com The frequency bank U allows you to freely select and store receiving frequencies It might be that these receiving frequencies are not intermod ulation free see page 19 Delivery includes Areas of ap
10. Gvolutionwireless amp 3 Instruction manual Contents Important safety instructions seseesesesesessseeesesesesrseersnssesesesesrsnsssseseseseseseses 2 The EK 100 63 diversity receiver uessseesessseeneeensennensnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnensnnnnnnnn 3 The frequency bank system ou ceeecsscssessescesessseecsssssssesscssesseseserseeseessesesenes 3 Areas Of application Auen einen 4 Delivery includes u a I u 4 Product OVER nn a date in 5 Overview of the EK 100 G3 diversity receiver ccesceeescesetesseteeeeeeeees 5 Overview of the displays eeesesseeseeseesensesnnnensennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnennnnnensnnnnnnenennnnne 6 Putting the diversity receiver into operation c ce eseeseeecseeeecteseeeeeees 7 Inserting the batteries accupack usesesseeseseesesnenennnennnnennnnnnennnnennnennen nennen 7 Charging the Seelipack ee ee 7 Mounting the diversity receiver to a camera usneneeseeneenesnnennensnnnennnnnnann 7 Using the diversity receiver ss 9 Switching the diversity receiver on off eesssesseseeseneeseennneeneneennenenennnnennne 9 Deactivating the lock mode temporarily ou ceeeeeeseeteeseeeceeeeecteeeeees 10 Selecting a standard display anna 10 Using the operating menu ss 11 E DUTON aaa E A E A A E 11 Overview of the operating menu us 11 Working with the operating menus 12 Adjusting settings via the operating menu essssssssssssssessseresrsrrersesese 14 The main menu Menu uesessesesnesnnsonnnnsnenennnnnennnonnnnenn
11. and receiver read the chapter Synchronizing a transmitter with the diversity receiver on page 19 Switching the diversity receiver on off gt Push the two battery compartment catches and open the battery compartment cover I F k P_ E ae To switch the diversity receiver on Press the ON OFF button The red ON LED lights up and the standard display Frequency Name appears on the display panel To switch the diversity receiver off gt Keep the ON OFF button pressed until OFF appears on the display panel The red ON LED goes off and the diversity receiver switches off When in the operating menu pressing the ON OFF button will H cancel your entry ESC function and return you to the current standard display Using the diversity receiver Deactivating the lock mode temporarily You can activate or deactivate the automatic lock mode via the Auto Lock menu item see page 16 If the lock mode is activated you have to temporarily deactivate it in order to be able to operate the receiver SET Press the SET button Locked appears on the display panel VA P Press the rocker button Unlock appears on the display panel SET Press the SET button 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
12. ct overview Overview of the displays After switch on the diversity receiver displays the Frequency Name standard display For further illustrations and examples of the different standard displays refer to page 10 The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx 20 seconds I te IM jew100 G3 e RE IAFIP CL G RF level RF Radio Frequency Audio level AF Audio Frequency 3 Frequency 4 Name 5 Lock mode icon 6 Battery status 7 Muting function MUTE or line output level AF OUT Pilot tone P Diversity display I Antenna input is active I Antenna input Il is active RF signal level Field strength of the received signal Squelch threshold level Modulation of the transmitter Peak hold function When the display shows full d deflection the audio input level is excessively high AF For details see page 16 Current receiving frequency see page 16 Freely selectable name of the receiver see page 16 Lock mode is activated see page 10 Charge status BEE approx 100 En approx 70 E approx 30 x 17 charge status is critical the red Pol LOW BATT LED is flashing 823 925 44 LOW BA ew100 G3 X m P MUTE SATO I IAF Mute is only displayed on the Frequency Name standard display see page 10 when the transmitter s RF signal is deactivated The diversity receive
13. elect the frequency Select the channel special function bank and confirm store the setting AV Stored i It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 19 Sp VA D Press the rocker button to set the MHz section of the frequency SET D Press the SET button to confirm the MHz section of the O frequency The kHz section of the frequency is highlighted VA P Press the rocker button to set the kHz section of the frequency SET Press the SET button to confirm the frequency Stored appears on the display panel The Tune menu item appears again Selecting a channel and assigning this channel a frequency VA P Press the rocker button until the Tune menu item appears SET Press the SET button and keep it pressed until the frequency bank is highlighted Advanced Menu Tune v Tune gt 823 925 MHz 823 925 MHz 823 925 MHz B ch WE 1 B Ch U5 EI Call up Tune Select the frequency Select the channel special function bank and confirm store the setting AV Stored VA Press the rocker button to set the channel SET Press the SET button to confirm the channel The frequency MHz section is highlighted Set the desired frequency MHz and kHz section as described in the previous chapter 17 Adjusting settings via the operating menu Activating deactivating the pilot tone evaluation Pilot Tone Set Advanced Menu Pilot AY Pilot Pilot T
14. etting the settings made in the operating menu Reset SET Advanced Menu Reset Reset Call up Reset Select the desired setting apply the setting AV Stored SET When resetting the settings made in the operating menu 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 Displaying the software revision Software Revision You can display the current software revision of the diversity receiver 18 Synchronizing a transmitter with the diversity receiver Synchronizing a transmitter with the diversity receiver When synchronizing a transmitter with a diversity receiver please i observe the following gt Only use a transmitter and a diversity receiver from the same frequency range see the type plates on the transmitter and the diversity receiver Make sure that the desired frequencies are listed in the enclosed frequency information sheet You can also contact your Sennheiser partner who will be pleased to calculate intermodulation free frequencies for you gt Make sure that the desired frequencies are approved and legal in your country and if necessary apply for an operating license Upon delivery transmitter and diversity receiver are synchronized with each other If however you cannot establish a transmission link betwee
15. eturn to the last edited menu item SET Press the SET button repeatedly until the last edited menu item appears Exiting a menu item To return to the next higher menu level VA P Change to the Exit menu item Menu SET Confirm your selection You return to the next higher menu level To directly return to the current standard display on orr D Press the ON OFF button 13 Adjusting settings via the operating menu Adjusting settings via the operating menu The main menu Menu Synchronizing a transmitter with the diversity receiver Sync You can synchronize a suitable transmitter of the ew 100 G3 series with the diversity receiver During synchronization the following parameters are transferred to the transmitter e Current receiving frequency Frequency Preset see page 15 e Current name set for the receiver Name see page 16 e Current pilot tone setting of the receiver Pilot Tone see page 18 To transfer these parameters Switch the transmitter and the diversity receiver on gt On the receiver call up the Sync menu item Sync appears on the display panel of the receiver Place the infra red interface of the transmitter see the instruction manual of the transmitter in front of the infra red interface of the receiver The parameters are transferred to the transmitter When the transfer is completed
16. f the transmitter Reduce the audio output level AF Out see page 16 Set the transmitter operating on this channel to a different channel and redo the frequency preset scan see page 15 Switch the transmitter off and redo the frequency preset scan see page 15 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 22 Accessories The following EK 100 G3 accessories are available from your specialist Accessories dealer Cat No Accessory 009950 BA 2015 accupack 009828 L 2015 charger 009827 DC 2 power adapter for external DC powering 12 V 009986 CA 2 camera adapter 005022 CL 1 line cable jack to jack 087046 CL 100 line cable XLR 3 to jack Specifications RF characteristics Modulation Frequency ranges Receiving frequencies Switching bandwidth Nominal peak deviation Receiver principle Sensitivity with HDX peak deviation Adjacent channel rejection Intermodulation attenuation Blocking Squelch Pilot tone squelch AF characteristics Compander system S N ratio 1 mV peak deviation THD AF output voltage at peak deviation 1 kHz AF Adjustment range of audio output level Overall device Temperature range Power supp
17. g SET Stored The lock mode prevents that the diversity receiver is accidentally switched off or programed during operation The lock mode icon 5 Q on the current standard display indicates that the lock mode is activated For information on how to use the lock mode refer to page 10 The extended menu Advanced Menu To get into the extended menu Advanced Menu D From the main menu select Advanced Setting the receiving frequencies for the frequency bank U Tune the Tune menu the diversity receiver automatically switches to channel 1 of the frequency bank U In this case U 1 briefly appears on the display panel i When you have selected one of the system banks and then select SS Upon delivery the channels of the frequency bank U are not assigned a receiving frequency 16 Adjusting settings via the operating menu Via the Tune menu item you can set a receiving frequency to be stored in the current channel or you can select a different channel in the frequency bank U and assign this channel a receiving frequency Setting a receiving frequency for the current channel VA P Press the rocker button until the Tune menu item appears SET gt Press the SET button The MHz section of the receiving frequency of the channel is highlighted Advanced Menu Tune Av Tune E2925 MHz 823 MHz 823 925 MHz B Ch U1 1 B Ch U1 1 Call up Tune S
18. ly Nominal voltage Power consumption e at nominal voltage e with switched off receiver wideband FM 516 558 566 608 626 668 734 776 780 822 823 865 MHz A to E G see page 3 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 42 MHz 24 KHz 48 kHz adaptive diversity lt 1 6 uV for 52 dBA ms s n typ gt 65 dB typ gt 65 dB gt 70 dB Off Low 5 dBuV Middle 15 dBuV High 25 dBuV can be switched off Sennheiser HDX gt 60 dBA lt 0 9 3 5 mm jack socket 11 dBu mono unbalanced 42 dB adjustable in steps of 6 dB 10 C to 55 C 2 AA size batteries 1 5 V or BA 2015 accupack 2AV typ 140 mA lt 25 HA 23 Manufacturer Declarations Operating time typ 8 hrs Dimensions approx 82 x 64x 24mm Weight incl batteries approx 120g In compliance with Europe EMC EN 301489 1 9 Radio EN 300422 1 2 Safety EN 60065 USA FC 47CFR15 subpart B Approved by Canada Industry Canada RSS 123 IC 2099A G3EK100 limited to 806 MHz Connector assignment wired stereo wired mono N gt LT gt NC 7 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 website at www sennheiser com or contact your Sennheiser
19. n transmitter and diversity receiver you have to synchronize the channels of the devices gt Deactivate the RF signal on all transmitters see the instruction manual of the transmitter This prevents that during the frequency scan the channels used by switched on transmitters are displayed as used With a diversity receiver perform a frequency preset scan to scan the frequency banks for unused channels Scan New List see page 15 Select a frequency bank and a channel on this diversity receiver Current List see page 15 If you want to set up a multi channel system select a frequency bank with a sufficient number of unused channels for all planned transmis sion links Synchronize a transmitter with the diversity receiver see page 14 The receiver s frequency name and pilot tone setting are transferred to the transmitter OR Manually set the transmitter to the same frequency bank and channel that you set on the receiver gt Activate the RF signal on this transmitter The transmission link is established If you want to set up a multi channel system gt Repeat the following 4 steps for each additional transmission link Perform a frequency preset scan with the next diversity receiver Select a channel from the same frequency bank as with the first diversity receiver Synchronize a transmitter with the diversity receiver Activate the RF signal on the transmitter Usi
20. nd 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 partic ular 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 inter ference by one or more of the following measures 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 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 25 Index Index Accessories 23 Name enteringaname 16 Accupack charging 7 Operating menu inserting 7 overview 11 Advanced Menu extended menu settings 14 overview 12 using 12 settings 16 AF Out adjusting the audio output Pilot Tone activating deactivating level 16 the pilot tone AutoLock activating deactivating evaluation 18
21. ng freely selectable receiving frequencies You can also freely select the receiving frequencies and store these frequencies in the frequency bank U It might be that the freely selected frequencies are not inter i modulation free If you use frequencies from the frequency bank U it might be that the frequencies are not intermodulation free Contact your Sennheiser partner who will be pleased to calculate intermodulation free frequencies for you see www sennheiser com gt Set each diversity receiver to the frequency bank U 19 Synchronizing a transmitter with the diversity receiver gt On one of the receivers select a channel within this frequency bank and assign this channel one of the calculated receiving frequencies see page 17 Synchronize a transmitter with this receiver see page 14 OR Manually set the transmitter to the same frequency bank and channel that you set on the receiver gt Repeat for the remaining transmitters and receivers as described above 20 Cleaning the diversity receiver Cleaning the diversity receiver CAUTION Liquids can damage the electronics of the receiver Liquids entering the housing of the device can cause a short circuit and damage the electronics gt Keep all liquids away from the receiver gt Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents Use acloth to clean the diversity receiver from time to time Recommendations and tips
22. nges to the next previous menu item VA e Changes the setting of a menu item Overview of the operating menu Main menu Easy Setup Menu Sync Reset List Squelch Current List Scan New List Frequency Preset Exit Name AF Out Extended menu Auto Lock Advanced Menu Exit Tune Pilot Tone LCD Contrast Reset Software Revision Exit Display Function of the menu item Main menu Menu Sync Synchronizes a transmitter with the diversity m receiver Squelch Adjusts the squelch threshold 14 Easy Setup Scans for unused frequency presets releases 15 and selects frequency presets Frequency Preset Sets the frequency bank and the channel 15 Name Enters a freely selectable name 16 AF Out Adjusts the audio output level 16 Auto Lock Activates deactivates the automatic lock mode 16 Advanced Calls up the extended menu Advanced Menu 16 Exit Exits the operating menu and returns to the current standard display 11 Using the operating menu Display Function of the menu item Extended menu Advanced Menu Tune Sets the receiving frequencies for the 16 frequency bank U Sets the channel and the receiving frequency 17 for the frequency bank U Pilot Tone Activates deactivates the pilot tone evaluation 18 LCD Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the display panel 18 Reset Resets the settings made in the operating 18 menu Software Revision Displays the current software revision 18 Exit Exits the ex
23. nsunnonsnnnennnonesennnsenn 14 The extended menu Advanced Menu ns 16 Synchronizing a transmitter with the diversity receiver 19 Cleaning the diversity receiver ss 21 Recommendations and tips eee esesseesesscescsecsessscssesaesseseessesssessesensensegs 21 If a problem occurs ersehen 22 ACOS ONOS en ee TE nae 23 Specifications nern 23 Manufacturer Declarations s ssssesssesesesssesesssesesesesrseseerererererseseseseseseseseses 24 OR a a 26 For further information visit the EK 100 G3 product page on our website at www sennheiser com Important safety instructions Important safety instructions e Read this instruction manual e Keep this instruction manual Always include this instruction manual when passing the product on to third parties e Heed all warnings and follow all instructions in this instruction manual e Use only a cloth for cleaning the product e Do not place the product near any heat sources such as radiators stoves or other devices including amplifiers that produce heat e Only use attachments accessories specified by Sennheiser e Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 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 moisture does not operate properly or has been dropped e WARNING To reduce the risk of short circuits do not use the prod
24. one Active Call up Select the desired Store the setting Pilot Tone setting Set Stored The transmitter adds an inaudible signal known as the pilot tone to the transmitted signal The diversity receiver detects and evaluates the pilot tone The pilot tone supports the diversity receiver s squelch function thus protecting against interference due to RF signals from other devices No icon The pilot tone evaluation is deactivated The pilot tone evaluation is activated but the receiver does not receive a pilot tone p g The pilot tone evaluation is activated The receiver receives a pilot tone 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 Devices of the ew 100 G1 series generation 1 do not support the i pilot tone function activate the pilot tone function Ow 63 Ow 62 w 63 Gw G2 on both transmitter and diversity receiver deactivate the pilot tone function on Ow G3 Ow G1 the ew 100 G3 transmitter deactivate the pilot tone function on Cw 61 Cu 63 the ew 100 G3 diversity receiver Adjusting the contrast of the display panel LCD Contrast Set Advanced Menu _ LCD Contrast AY LCD Contrast LCD Contrast T Call up Select the desired Store the setting LCD Contrast setting Set Stored You can adjust the contrast of the display panel in 16 steps Res
25. plication The receiver can be combined with the following transmitters Bodypack Plug on transmitter Radio microphone transmitter SK 100 SKM 100 SKP 100 These transmitters are available in the same UHF frequency ranges and are equipped with the same frequency bank system with factory preset frequencies An advantage of the factory preset frequencies is that e a transmission system is ready for immediate use after switch on e several transmission systems can be operated simultaneously on the preset frequencies without causing intermodulation interference Delivery includes The packaging contains the following items 1 EK 100 G3 diversity receiver 2 AA size batteries 1 5 V 1 CA 2 camera adapter 1 CL 100 line cable 1 CL 1 line cable 1 instruction manual 1 frequency information sheet Product overview Product overview Overview of the EK 100 G3 diversity receiver NAL P Tes BI te en 3 5 mm jack socket LINE lockable the ground contact is used by antenna II Antenna Operation and battery status indicator red LED lit ON flashing LOW BATT RF signal indication green LED lit RF Charging contacts SET button A F rocker button UP DOWN Battery compartment Battery compartment cover T Battery compartment catches Infra red interface ON OFF button with ESC function cancel Display panel backlit in orange Produ
26. r does then not output an audio signal The line output level AF OUT is only displayed on the Frequency bank Channel Name standard display see page 10 Activated pilot tone evaluation see page 18 Putting the diversity receiver into operation Putting the diversity receiver into operation Inserting the batteries accupack For powering the diversity receiver you can either use two 1 5 V AA size batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack or the DC 2 power adapter see Accessories on page 23 gt Open the battery compartment by pushing the two catches in the direction of the arrows and open the cover Insert the two batteries or the accupack as shown above Please observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries accupack Close the battery compartment by pressing on the center of the cover The battery compartment cover locks into place with an audible click Charging the accupack To charge the BA 2015 accupack Insert the diversity receiver into the L 2015 charger see Accessories on page 23 accupack diversity receiver Standard batteries primary cells or The L 2015 charger can only charge the combination BA 2015 individual rechargeable battery cells cannot be charged Mounting the diversity receiver to a camera Use the supplied CA 2 camera adapter to mount the receiver to a camera s flash mount gt Determine where on the perforated plate
27. tended menu Advanced Menu and returns to the main menu Working with the operating menu If the lock mode is activated you have to deactivate it In order to i be able to work with the operating menu see page 10 By way of example of the Frequency Preset menu this section describes how to use the operating menu Changing from a standard display to the operating menu SET gt Press the SET button The current standard display is replaced by the main menu The last selected menu item is displayed Selecting a menu item VA P Press the rocker button to change to the Frequency Preset menu item The current setting of the selected menu item is displayed Menu Frequency Preset B Ch 1 1 Changing and storing settings SET Menu Frequency Preset av Frequency Preset B Ch EE 1 B Ch gt fl B Ch 1 1 823 925MHz 823 925MHz Call up Frequency Select the frequency Select the channel Preset bank and confirm store the setting AV Stored SET Press the SET button to call up the menu item VA P Press the rocker button to set the frequency bank SET gt Press the SET button to confirm your selection VA gt Press the rocker button to set the channel SET Press the SET button to store the setting 12 Using the operating menu Canceling an entry on orr P Press the ON OFF button to cancel the entry The current standard display appears on the display panel To subsequently r
28. the lock mode is automatically activated after 10 seconds The lock mode icon 5 flashes prior to the lock mode being activated again T 1823 925MHz ew100G3 2 Frlar p IS ame Selecting a standard display on yorr P Press the ON OFF button to select a standard display Contents of the display Selectable standard display Frequency Name I 823 925MHz Ne Lew100 G3 O with MUTE display 7 RAP DS mam I B Ch 1 1 ith display of the line output level ew100G3 or RaP 0O mam For more detailed information refer to the chapter Overview of the displays on page 6 Frequency bank Channel Name 10 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 The buttons Button Function of the button Press the ON OFF button Switches the diversity receiver on and off ON OFF e Selects a standard display see page 10 e Cancelsthe entry and returns to the current standard display ESC function Press the SET button e Changes from the current standard display a to the operating menu e Calls up a menu item e Enters a submenu e Stores the settings and returns to the operating menu Press the rocker button Cha
29. uct 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 EK 100 G3 diversity receiver includes e having read these instructions especially the chapter Important safety instructions e using the product within the operating conditions and limitations described in this instruction manual Improper use means using the product other than as described in this instruction manual or under operating conditions which differ from those described herein The EK 100 G3 diversity receiver The EK 100 G3 diversity receiver This diversity receiver 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 e Optimized PLL synthesizer and microprocessor technology e HDX noise reduction system e Adaptive diversity technology e Switching bandwidth of 42 MHz e Scan function Easy Setup for scanning the frequency banks for unused channels
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