Sennheiser EK 100 G3 Instruction Manual

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EK 100
Instruction manual
Instruction manual
Notice d’emploi
Istruzioni per l’uso
Instrucciones de uso
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Manual de instruções
Contents
Important safety instructions .......................................................................... 2
The EK 100 G3 diversity receiver ..................................................................... 3
The frequency bank system .......................................................................... 3
Areas of application ........................................................................................ 4
Delivery includes .................................................................................................. 4
Product overview ................................................................................................. 5
Overview of the EK 100 G3 diversity receiver ............................................ 5
Overview of the displays ................................................................................ 6
Putting the diversity receiver into operation ............................................... 7
Inserting the batteries/accupack ................................................................. 7
Charging the accupack .................................................................................... 7
Mounting the diversity receiver to a camera ............................................ 7
Using the diversity receiver .............................................................................. 9
Switching the diversity receiver on/off ..................................................... 9
Deactivating the lock mode temporarily ................................................. 10
Selecting a standard display ..................................................................... 10
Using the operating menu .............................................................................
The buttons ....................................................................................................
Overview of the operating menu ...............................................................
Working with the operating menu ............................................................
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12
Adjusting settings via the operating menu .............................................. 14
The main menu “Menu” .............................................................................. 14
The extended menu “Advanced Menu” ................................................... 16
Synchronizing a transmitter with the diversity receiver ........................ 19
Cleaning the diversity receiver ..................................................................... 21
Recommendations and tips ........................................................................... 21
If a problem occurs ... ....................................................................................... 22
Accessories ......................................................................................................... 23
Specifications .................................................................................................... 23
Index .................................................................................................................... 26
For further information, visit the EK 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 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.
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.
• 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 EK 100 G3 diversity receiver includes:
• having read these instructions especially the chapter “Important safety
instructions”,
• 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.
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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:
• Optimized PLL synthesizer and microprocessor technology
• HDX noise reduction system
• Adaptive diversity technology
• Switching bandwidth of 42 MHz
• Scan function (Easy Setup) for scanning the frequency banks for unused
channels
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:
516 – 558
Range G:
566 – 608
Range B:
626 – 668
Range C:
734 – 776
Range D:
780 – 822
Range E:
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 factorypreset to a fixed receiving frequency (frequency preset). The factorypreset 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 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 intermodulation-free (see page 19).
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Delivery includes
Areas of application
The receiver can be combined with the following transmitters:
Bodypack
transmitter
Radio microphone
Plug-on
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
• 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.
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
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Product overview
Product overview
Overview of the EK 100 G3 diversity receiver
쐇
쐃
쐋
씈
쐄
쐏
쐉
쐄
쐈
쐂
쐆
쐅
쐊
쐅
쐎
쐃 3.5 mm jack socket (LINE), lockable
(the ground contact is used by antenna II)
쐇 Antenna I
쐋 Operation and battery status indicator, red LED
lit = ON
flashing = LOW BATT
쐏 RF signal indication, green LED
lit = RF
쐄 Charging contacts
쐂 SET button
쐆 왖/왔 rocker button (UP/DOWN)
쐊 Battery compartment
쐎 Battery compartment cover
쐅 Battery compartment catches
쐈 Infra-red interface
쐉 ON/OFF button with ESC function (cancel)
씈 Display panel, backlit in orange
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Product 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.
햲 햳
햴
햵
823.925 MHz
ew100 G3
RF AF
P MUTE
햹
Display
햶
햸
햷
Meaning
햲 RF level “RF”
(Radio Frequency)
Diversity display:
Antenna input I is active
Antenna input II is active
RF
햳 Audio level “AF”
(Audio Frequency)
RF signal level:
Field strength of the received signal
Squelch threshold level
Modulation of the transmitter
Peak hold function
AF
When the display shows full
deflection, the audio input level
is excessively high.
For details, see page 16.
햴 Frequency
Current receiving frequency (see page 16)
햵 Name
Freely selectable name of the receiver
(see page 16)
햶 Lock mode icon
Lock mode is activated (see page 10)
햷 Battery status
Charge status:
approx. 100%
approx. 70%
approx. 30%
charge status is critical, the red
LOW BATT LED 쐋 is flashing:
쐋
햸 Muting function
“MUTE”
or line output level
AF OUT
햹 Pilot tone “P”
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“Mute” is only displayed on the “Frequency/
Name” standard display (see page 10) when
the transmitter’s RF signal is deactivated.
The diversity receiver 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).
왘 Open the battery compartment by pushing the two catches 쐅 in the
direction of the arrows and open the cover 쐎.
쐎
쐅
쐎
쐄
왘 Insert the two batteries or the accupack as shown above. Please
observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries/accupack.
왘 Close the battery compartment by pressing on the center of the
cover 쐎.
The battery compartment cover 쐎 locks into place with an audible
click.
Charging the accupack
To charge the BA 2015 accupack:
왘 Insert the diversity receiver into the L 2015 charger (see “Accessories”
on page 23).
The L 2015 charger can only charge the combination BA 2015
accupack/diversity receiver. Standard batteries (primary cells) or
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.
왘 Determine where on the perforated plate 씉 the flash mount
adapter 씊 will need to be fastened so that the receiver can best be
attached to the camera.
씊
씉
씋
왘 At this position, place a square nut 씋 under the perforated plate 씉.
왘 Fasten the flash mount adapter 씊 to the perforated plate 씉 using the
square nut 씋.
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Putting the diversity receiver into operation
왘 Lift one side of the belt clip 씌 as shown.
씌
왘 Press down the belt clip 씌 at one fixing point and pull it out of the
receiver housing.
왘 Repeat for the other side.
왘 Place the perforated plate 씉 onto the rear of the receiver.
왘 Reinsert the belt clip 씌.
왘 Use one of the supplied line cables to connect the line input of the
camera to the socket 쐃.
쐃
The ground connection of the line cable serves as the antenna for
the second diversity section. For details on the connector assignment, refer to the diagram on page 24.
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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
“RF” 햲 reacts.
It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 19.
If you cannot establish a transmission link between transmitter and
receiver, read the chapter “Synchronizing a transmitter with the diversity
receiver” on page 19.
Switching the diversity receiver on/off
왘 Push the two battery compartment catches 쐅 and open the battery
compartment cover 쐎.
쐋
쐉
쐅
쐎
쐅
To switch the diversity receiver on:
왘 Press the ON/OFF button 쐉.
The red ON LED 쐋 lights up and the standard display “Frequency/
Name” appears on the display panel.
To switch the diversity receiver off:
왘 Keep the ON/OFF button 쐉 pressed until “OFF” appears on the display
panel.
The red ON LED 쐋 goes off and the diversity receiver switches off.
When in the operating menu, pressing the ON/OFF button 쐉 will
cancel your entry (ESC function) and return you to the current
standard display.
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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
왘 Press the SET button.
“Locked” appears on the display panel.
왘 Press the rocker button.
“Unlock?” appears on the display panel.
SET
왘 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, the lock mode
is automatically activated after 10 seconds.
The lock mode icon 햶 flashes prior to the lock mode being activated again.
823.925 MHz
ew100 G3
RF AF
P MUTE
Selecting a standard display
ON/OFF
왘 Press the ON/OFF button to select a standard display.
Contents of the display
Selectable standard display
823.925 MHz
ew100 G3
RF AF P MUTE
“Frequency/Name”
B.Ch: 1. 1
ew100 G3
RF AF P
0
“Frequency bank/Channel/Name”
with “MUTE” display 햸
with display of the line output level
“AF OUT” 햸
For more detailed information, refer to the chapter “Overview of the
displays” on page 6.
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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
• Selects a standard display (see page 10)
ON/OFF
• Cancels the entry and returns to the current
standard display (ESC function)
Press the SET button
SET
• Changes from the current standard display
to the operating menu
• Calls up a menu item
• Enters a submenu
• Stores the settings and returns to the
operating menu
Press the rocker button
• Changes to the next/previous menu item
• Changes the setting of a menu item
Overview of the operating menu
Main menu
“Menu”
“Easy Setup”
Sync
Squelch
Easy Setup
Frequency Preset
Name
AF Out
Auto Lock
Advanced
Exit
Display
Reset List
Current List
Scan New List
Exit
Extended menu
“Advanced Menu”
Tune
Pilot Tone
LCD Contrast
Reset
Software Revision
Exit
Function of the menu item
Page
Main menu “Menu”
Sync
Synchronizes a transmitter with the diversity
receiver
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Squelch
Adjusts the squelch threshold
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Easy Setup
Scans for unused frequency presets, releases
and selects frequency presets
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Frequency Preset Sets the frequency bank and the channel
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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
–
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Using the operating menu
Display
Function of the menu item
Page
Extended menu “Advanced Menu”
Tune
Sets the receiving frequencies for the
frequency bank “U”
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Sets the channel and the receiving frequency
for the frequency bank “U”
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Pilot Tone*
Activates/deactivates the pilot tone evaluation
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LCD Contrast
Adjusts the contrast of the display panel
18
Reset
Resets the settings made in the operating
menu
18
Software Revision Displays the current software revision
Exit
18
Exits the extended menu “Advanced Menu”
and returns to the main menu
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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 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
왘 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
왘 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
Menu
Frequency Preset
B.Ch: 1. 1
Call up “Frequency
Preset”
SET
Frequency Preset
B.Ch: 1. 1
823.925MHz
SET
Select the frequency
bank and confirm
Frequency Preset
B.Ch: 2. 2
823.925MHz
Select the channel;
store the setting
“Stored”
SET
SET
왘 Press the SET button to call up the menu item.
왘 Press the rocker button to set the frequency bank.
SET
왘 Press the SET button to confirm your selection.
왘 Press the rocker button to set the channel.
SET
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왘 Press the SET button to store the setting.
Using the operating menu
Canceling an entry
ON/OFF
왘 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:
SET
왘 Press the SET button repeatedly until the last edited menu
item appears.
Exiting a menu item
To return to the next higher menu level:
왘 Change to the “Exit” menu item.
Menu
Exit
SET
왘 Confirm your selection.
You return to the next higher menu level.
To directly return to the current standard display:
ON/OFF
왘 Press the ON/OFF button.
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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:
• Current receiving frequency (“Frequency Preset”, see page 15)
• Current name set for the receiver (“Name”, see page 16)
• Current pilot tone setting of the receiver (“Pilot Tone”, see page 18)
To transfer these parameters:
왘 Switch the transmitter and the diversity receiver on.
왘 On the receiver, call up the “Sync” menu item.
“Sync” appears on the display panel of the receiver.
왘 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 쐈.
쐈
The parameters are transferred to the transmitter. When the transfer
is completed, “ ” appears on the display panel of the diversity
receiver. The receiver then switches back to the current standard
display.
To cancel the transfer:
왘 Press the ON/OFF button 쐉 on the receiver.
“ ” appears on the display panel of the receiver. “ ” 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
SET
Low
Call up “Squelch”
Squelch
Low
Squelch
High
Select the
desired setting
Store the 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.
왘 Adjust the squelch threshold – with the transmitter switched off – to
the lowest possible setting that suppresses hissing noise.
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
If the squelch threshold is set to “High”, the transmission range
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 ...
823.925 MHz
ew100 G3
햻
RF AF
P
MUTE
823.925 MHz
ew100 G3
햻
RF AF
P
... switched on.
The dotted line 햻 displays the squelch
threshold.
... switched off.
The dotted line 햻 goes off and the audio
level display “AF” shows full deflection
(hissing noise).
If you have accidentally switched off the squelch:
왘 Press the UP rocker button to switch the squelch on.
Scanning for, releasing and selecting frequency presets –
“Easy Setup”
Menu item
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”
Menu
Frequency Preset
B.Ch: 1. 1
Call up “Frequency
Preset”
SET
Frequency Preset
B.Ch: 1. 1
823.925MHz
Select the frequency
bank and confirm
“Stored”
SET
Frequency Preset
B.Ch: 2. 2
823.925MHz
Select the channel;
store the setting
SET
When setting up multi-channel systems, please observe the
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:
Frequency bank
Channels
Type
“1” to “20”
up to 12 per
frequency bank
System bank:
frequencies are factory-preset
“U”
up to 12
User bank:
frequencies are freely selectable
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
Entering a name – “Name”
Menu
Name
Lichael
Call up “Name”
Name
Lichael
Name
Michael
Enter a character
and confirm
Enter a character;
store the setting
“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:
• letters (without pronounciation marks),
• numbers from 0 to 9,
• special characters and spaces.
To enter a name, proceed as follows:
왘 Press the rocker button to select a character.
SET
왘 Press the SET button to change to the next segment/character
or to store the complete entry.
Adjusting the audio output level – “AF Out”
Menu
AF Out
SET
0 dB
Call up “AF Out”
AF Out
0 dB
Select the desired
setting
AF Out
+ 60dB
dB
Store the 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”
Menu
Auto Lock
Active
Call up
“Auto Lock”
SET
Auto Lock
Active
Auto Lock
Inactive
Select the desired
setting
Store the setting
SET
“Stored”
The lock mode prevents that the diversity receiver 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. 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”:
왘 From the main menu, select “Advanced”.
Setting the receiving frequencies for the frequency bank “U” –
“Tune”
When you have selected one of the system banks and then select
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.
Upon delivery, the channels of the frequency bank “U” are not
assigned a receiving frequency.
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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
왘 Press the rocker button until the “Tune” menu item appears.
SET
왘 Press the SET button.
The MHz section of the receiving frequency of the channel is
highlighted.
Advanced Menu
Tune
823.925 MHz
SET
Call up “Tune”
(special function)
Tu n e
823.925 MHz
B.Ch: U1. 1
SET
Select the frequency
bank and confirm
Tu n e
823.925 MHz
B.Ch: U1. 1
Select the channel;
store the setting
SET
“Stored”
It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 19.
왘 Press the rocker button to set the MHz section of the
frequency.
SET
왘 Press the SET button to confirm the MHz section of the
frequency.
The kHz section of the frequency is highlighted.
왘 Press the rocker button to set the kHz section of the frequency.
SET
왘 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
왘 Press the rocker button until the “Tune” menu item appears.
SET
왘 Press the SET button and keep it pressed until the frequency
bank is highlighted.
Advanced Menu
Tune
823.925 MHz
Call up “Tune”
(special function)
SET
Tu n e
823.925 MHz
B.Ch: U1. 1
Select the frequency
bank and confirm
SET
Tu n e
823.925 MHz
B.Ch: U5. 1
Select the channel;
store the setting
“Stored”
SET
왘 Press the rocker button to set the channel.
SET
왘 Press the SET button to confirm the channel.
The frequency (MHz section) is highlighted.
왘 Set the desired frequency (MHz and kHz section) as described in the
previous chapter.
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
Activating/deactivating the pilot tone evaluation – “Pilot Tone”
Advanced Menu
Name
Pilot Tone
Active
Pilot
Active
Call up
“Pilot Tone”
Pilot
Inactive
Select the desired
setting
Store the setting
“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.
Display
Meaning
No icon
The pilot tone evaluation is deactivated.
The pilot tone evaluation is activated but the receiver does
not receive a pilot tone.
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
pilot tone function.
Transmitter
Receiver
Make sure to ...
w G3/ w G2
... activate the pilot tone function
w G3/ w G2 on both transmitter and diversity
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 diversity receiver.
Adjusting the contrast of the display panel – “LCD Contrast”
Advanced Menu
Name
LCD Contrast
7
Call up
“LCD Contrast”
LCD Contrast
7
LCD Contrast
10
Select the desired
setting
Store the setting
“Stored”
You can adjust the contrast of the display panel in 16 steps.
Resetting the settings made in the operating menu – “Reset”
Advanced Menu
Reset
Call up “Reset”
SET
Reset
Yes
Select the desired
setting; apply the
setting
“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.
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Synchronizing a transmitter with the diversity receiver
Synchronizing a transmitter with the
diversity receiver
When synchronizing a transmitter with a diversity receiver, please
observe the following:
왘 Only use a transmitter and a diversity receiver from the same
frequency range (see the type plates on the transmitter and
the diversity receiver).
왘 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.
왘 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 between
transmitter and diversity receiver, you have to synchronize the channels of
the devices:
왘 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”.
왘 With a diversity receiver, perform a frequency preset scan to scan the
frequency banks for unused channels (“Scan New List”, see page 15).
왘 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 transmission links.
왘 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:
왘 Manually set the transmitter to the same frequency bank and channel
that you set on the receiver.
왘 Activate the RF signal on this transmitter.
The transmission link is established.
If you want to set up a multi-channel system:
왘 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.
Using 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 intermodulation-free
If you use frequencies from the frequency bank “U”, it might be
that the frequencies are not intermodulation-free.
왘 Contact your Sennheiser partner who will be pleased to
calculate intermodulation-free frequencies for you (see
www.sennheiser.com).
왘 Set each diversity receiver to the frequency bank “U”.
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Synchronizing a transmitter with the diversity receiver
왘 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).
왘 Synchronize a transmitter with this receiver (see page 14).
OR:
왘 Manually set the transmitter to the same frequency bank and channel
that you set on the receiver.
왘 Repeat for the remaining transmitters and receivers as described
above.
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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.
왘 Keep all liquids away from the receiver.
왘 Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents.
왘 Use a cloth to clean the diversity receiver from time to time.
Recommendations and tips
... for the diversity receiver
• Make sure that the antenna and the line cable do not cross.
• 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 transmitting and receiving antennas.
• To avoid overloading the receiver, observe a minimum distance of 5 m
between transmitting and receiving antennas.
... 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.
• The frequency bank “U” allows you to freely select and store receiving
frequencies (see page 16).
• 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
Diversity
Lock mode is activated Deactivate the lock mode
receiver cannot
(see page 10).
be operated,
“Locked”
appears on the
display panel
No operation
indication
Batteries are flat or
accupack is flat
No RF signal
Transmitter and
Set the transmitter and
receiver are not on the receiver to the same channel.
same channel
Synchronize the transmitter
with the receiver
(see page 14).
Transmission range is
exceeded
Replace the batteries or
recharge the accupack
(see page 7).
Check the squelch threshold
setting (see page 14).
Reduce the distance between
transmitter and receiver.
RF signal available, no audio
signal, “MUTE”
appears on the
display panel
RF signal is
deactivated
(“RF Mute“)
Activate the RF signal
(see the instruction manual
of the transmitter).
Transmitter is muted
Cancel the muting
(see the instruction manual of
the transmitter).
Receiver’s squelch
threshold is adjusted
too high
Reduce the squelch threshold
setting (see page 14).
Transmitter doesn’t
transmit a pilot tone
Deactivate the pilot tone
evaluation (see page 18).
Audio signal has Transmitter sensitivity
a high level of
is adjusted too low
background
noise
Audio signal is
distorted
Adjust the transmitter
sensitivity correctly
(see the instruction manual
of the transmitter).
Transmitter sensitivity Adjust the transmitter
is adjusted too high
sensitivity correctly
(see the instruction manual
of the transmitter).
Receiver’s audio
output level is
adjusted too high
Reduce the audio output level
(“AF Out”, see page 16).
No access to a During scanning,
certain channel an RF signal has
been detected on
this channel and
the channel has
been locked
Set the transmitter operating
on this channel to a different
channel and redo the
frequency preset scan
(see page 15).
During scanning, a
transmitter of your
system operating on
this channel has not
been switched off
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 & Support”.
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Accessories
Accessories
The following EK 100 G3 accessories are available from your specialist
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
wideband FM
Frequency ranges
516–558, 566–608, 626–668,
734–776, 780–822, 823–865 MHz
(A to E, G, see page 3)
Receiving 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
Receiver principle
adaptive diversity
Sensitivity
(with HDX, peak deviation)
< 4 μV, typ. 1.6 μV for 52 dBArms S/N
Adjacent channel rejection
typ. ≥ 65 dB
Intermodulation attenuation typ. ≥ 65 dB
Blocking
≥ 70 dB
Squelch
Off, Low: 5 dBμV, Middle: 15 dBμV,
High: 25 dBμV
Pilot tone squelch
can be switched off
AF characteristics
Compander system
Sennheiser HDX
S/N ratio
(1 mV, peak deviation)
≥ 60 dBA
THD
≤ 0.9%
AF output voltage
3.5 mm jack socket: +11 dBu
(at peak deviation, 1 kHz AF) (mono, unbalanced)
Adjustment range of audio
output level
42 dB, adjustable in steps of 6 dB
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
typ. 140 mA
• with switched-off receiver ≤ 25 μA
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Operating time
typ. 8 hrs
Dimensions
approx. 82 x 64 x 24 mm
Weight (incl. batteries)
approx. 120 g
In compliance with
Europe
EMC:
EN 301489-1/-9
Radio:
EN 300422-1/-2
Safety: EN 60065
USA
47 CFR 15 subpart B
Approved by
Canada
Industry Canada RSS 123
IC 2099A-G3EK100
limited to 806 MHz
Connector assignment
3.5 mm jack plug
wired stereo
wired mono
+ NC
+
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Index
Index
Accessories
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Accupack
charging
inserting
Name (entering a name)
O
7
7
Operating menu
overview 11
settings 14
using 12
P
Advanced Menu (extended menu)
overview 12
settings 16
16
AF Out (adjusting the audio output Pilot Tone (activating/deactivating
the pilot tone
level) 16
evaluation) 18
Auto Lock (activating/deactivating
R
the lock mode) 16
B
Batteries
battery status
inserting 7
6
Buttons
function of the ~ 11
ON/OFF button 5
SET button 5
UP/DOWN button 5
C
Channel
assigning a frequency 17
selecting 15
setting a frequency 17
D
Receiver
cleaning 21
mounting to a camera
switching off 9
switching on 9
7
Reset (resetting the settings made
in the operating menu) 18
RF signal indication
S
5
Software Revision (displaying the
software revision) 18
Squelch (adjusting the
squelch) 14
Sync (synchronizing a transmitter
with the receiver) 14
T
Displays
adjusting the contrast of the dis- Transmitter (synchronizing with
play panel (LCD Contrast) 18
receiver) 19
AF (audio level) 6
Troubleshooting 22
AF OUT 6
Tune (setting the receiving
LOW BATT 6
frequencies for the frequency
MUTE 6
bank “U”) 16
RF (RF level) 6
standard displays 10
E
Easy Setup (scanning for, releasing
and selecting frequency
presets) 15
F
Frequency bank
selecting 15
setting a frequency
~ system 3
17
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
L
Lock mode
activating/deactivating (Auto
Lock) 16
deactivating temporarily 10
lock mode icon 6
Locked
10
LOW BATT
M
5
Menu (main menu)
overview 11
settings 14
N
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www.sennheiser.com
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