Sennheiser ew 100 G3 100 wireless microphone system Instruction manual

100 Series
Instruction manual
Contents
Contents
Important safety instructions ............................................................................................................................................................. 2
System ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Receiver .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Bodypack transmitter and radio microphone ............................................................................................................................ 3
The ew 100 G3 evolution wireless series .......................................................................................................................................... 4
The frequency bank system ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
Product overview .................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Overview of the EM 100 receiver .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Overview of the displays of the EM 100 receiver ...................................................................................................................... 6
Overview of the SK 100 bodypack transmitter ......................................................................................................................... 7
Overview of the displays of the SK 100 bodypack transmitter .............................................................................................. 8
Overview of the SKM 100 radio microphone .............................................................................................................................. 9
Overview of the displays of the SKM 100 radio microphone ................................................................................................ 10
Putting the devices into operation ................................................................................................................................................... 11
EM 100 receiver .............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
SK 100 bodypack transmitter ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
SKM 100 radio microphone .......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Using the devices .................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Switching the devices on/off ....................................................................................................................................................... 17
Synchronizing a transmitter with the receiver ........................................................................................................................ 20
Deactivating the lock mode temporarily ................................................................................................................................... 21
Muting the audio signal or deactivating the RF signal ........................................................................................................... 22
Selecting a standard display ........................................................................................................................................................ 24
Overview of the operating menus .................................................................................................................................................... 25
Cleaning the devices ............................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Manufacturer Declarations ................................................................................................................................................................. 35
For an animated instruction manual, visit the respective product pages at www.sennheiser.com.
There you will also find detailed instruction manuals for the individual devices.
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Important safety instructions
Important safety instructions
System
• Read this instruction manual.
• Keep this instruction manual. Always include this instruction manual when passing the
devices and the mains unit on to third parties.
• Heed all warnings and follow all instructions in this instruction manual.
• Only clean the devices when they are not connected to the mains. Use a cloth for cleaning.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by Sennheiser.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required if the devices or the mains unit have been damaged in any way, liquid
has been spilled, objects have fallen inside, the devices have been exposed to rain or moisture, do not operate properly or have been dropped.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use the devices and the mains
unit near water and do not expose them to rain or moisture.
Receiver
• Only use the supplied mains unit.
• Unplug the mains unit from the wall socket
– to completely disconnect the device from the mains,
– during lightning storms or
– when unused for long periods of time.
• Only operate the mains unit from the type of power source specified in the chapter
“Specifications” (see page 31).
• Ensure that the mains unit is
– in a safe operating condition and easily accessible,
– properly plugged into the wall socket,
– only operated within the permissible temperature range,
– not covered or exposed to direct sunlight for longer periods of time in order to prevent
heat accumulation (see “Specifications” on page 31).
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install the device in accordance with the instructions given in this instruction manual.
• Do not install the device and the mains unit near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Do not overload wall outlets and extension cables as this may result in fire and electric
shock.
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Important safety instructions
• Danger due to high volumes
This device is capable of producing sound pressure exceeding 85 dB(A). 85 dB(A) is the
sound pressure corresponding to the maximum permissible volume which is by law
(in some countries) allowed to affect your hearing for the duration of a working day. It is
used as a basis according to the specifications of industrial medicine. Higher volumes or
longer durations can damage your hearing. At higher volumes, the duration must be shortened in order to prevent hearing damage. The following are sure signs that you have been
subjected to excessive noise for too long a time:
– You can hear ringing or whistling sounds in your ears.
– You have the impression (even for a short time only) that you can no longer hear high
notes.
Bodypack transmitter and radio microphone
Do not place the devices near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Intended use of the system
Intended use of the ew 100 G3 series devices includes:
• having read this instruction manual especially the chapter “Important safety instructions”,
• using the devices within the operating conditions and limitations described in this instruction manual.
“Improper use” means using the devices other than as described in these instructions,
or under operating conditions which differ from those described herein.
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The ew 100 G3 evolution wireless series
The ew 100 G3 evolution wireless series
With the ew 100 G3 evolution wireless 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.
The frequency bank system
Please note: Frequency usage is different for each country. Your Sennheiser partner will have
all the necessary details on the available legal frequencies for your area.
The devices are available in 6 UHF frequency ranges with 1,680 frequencies per frequency
range:
Range A:
516 – 558
500
Range G:
Range B:
566 – 608
Range C:
626 – 668
600
734 – 776
Range D:
780 – 822
700
Range E:
823 – 865
800
MHz
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
frequency (frequency preset).
The factory-preset frequencies within one frequency bank are intermodulation-free. These
frequencies cannot be changed.
For an overview of the frequency presets, please refer to the supplied frequency information
sheet. Updated versions of the frequency information sheet can be downloaded from the
product page on our website at www.sennheiser.com.
The frequency bank “U” allows you to freely select and store frequencies. It might be that
these frequencies are not intermodulation-free.
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Product overview
Product overview
Overview of the EM 100 receiver
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쐃
쐇
쐋
쐏
쐄
쐂
A
40
25
10
RF
PEAK
0
-10
-20
-30
AF
1. 1
ew100 G3
543.200 MHz
P
MUTE
SET
B
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0682
쐆 쐊
A
쐃
쐎
쐅
쐈
쐉
Operating elements – front panel
button
쐇 Infra-red interface
쐋 Display panel, backlit in orange
쐏 SET button
쐄 UP/DOWN button
쐂 STANDBY button,
serves as the ESC (cancel) key in the
operating menu
씈
B
씉
씊
Operating elements – rear panel
쐆 Cable grip for power supply DC cable
쐊 DC socket (DC IN) for connection of
NT 2 mains unit
쐎 Audio output (AF OUT BAL),
XLR-3M socket, balanced
쐅 Audio output (AF OUT UNBAL),
¼” (6.3 mm) jack socket,
unbalanced
쐈 Service interface (DATA)
쐉 Service interface (DATA)
씈 Antenna input I (ANT II) with
remote power supply input,
BNC socket
씉 Type plate
씊 Antenna input I (ANT I) with
remote power supply input,
BNC socket
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Product overview
Overview of the displays of the EM 100 receiver
After switch-on, the receiver displays the standard display “Receiver Parameters”. For further
illustrations and examples of the different standard displays, please refer to 24. This standard display displays the operating states of the receiver.
햲
40
25
10
RF
햳
햴
PEAK
1. 1
Display
0
-10
-20
-30
AF
햵
EW100 G3
543.200 MHz
P
MUTE
햷
햸
햹
햺
Meaning
햲 RF level “RF”
(Radio Frequency)
Diversity display:
Antenna input I is active
40
Antenna input II is active
30
20
10
RF
햳 Audio level “AF”
(Audio Frequency)
햶
PEAK
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
AF
RF signal level:
Field strength of the transmitted signal
Squelch threshold level
Modulation of the transmitter
with peak hold function.
When the level display for audio level shows full
deflection, the audio input level is excessively
high. When the transmitter is overmodulated
frequently or for extended periods of time, the
“PEAK” display is shown inverted.
햴 Frequency bank and
channel
Current frequency bank and channel number
햵 Frequency
Current receiving frequency
햶 Name
Freely selectable name of the receiver
햷 Pilot tone “P”
Activated pilot tone evaluation
햸 Muting function “MUTE”
Receiver is muted
Receiver does not output an audio signal
(see also page 28).
햹 Battery status of the
transmitter
Charge status:
approx. 100%
approx. 70%
approx. 30%
Icon is flashing; charge status is critical
햺 Lock mode icon
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Lock mode is activated
Product overview
Overview of the SK 100 bodypack transmitter
쐋
쐃
쐇
쐏
씉
쐂
쐄
씈
쐂
쐉
쐆
쐊
쐈
쐎
쐅
쐈
Operating elements
쐃 Microphone/instrument input (MIC/LINE),
3.5 mm jack socket, lockable
쐇 MUTE switch
쐋 Antenna
쐆 SET button
쐊 / rocker button (UP/DOWN)
쐎 Battery compartment
쐅
쐏 Operation and battery status indicator, red LED 쐈
(lit = ON/flashing = LOW BATTERY)
쐉
쐄 Audio overmodulation indicator, yellow LED
씈
(lit = AF PEAK)
쐂 Charging contacts
Battery compartment cover
Battery compartment catches
Infra-red interface
ON/OFF button,
serves as the ESC (cancel) key in
the operating menu
씉 Display panel, backlit in orange
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Product overview
Overview of the displays of the SK 100 bodypack transmitter
After switch-on, the bodypack transmitter displays the standard display “Frequency/Name”.
For further illustrations and examples of the different standard displays, refer to 24.
The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds.
햲
햳
햵
햴
543.200 MHz
ew100 G3
AF
햶
P MUTE
햷
햸
햹
Display
Meaning
햲 Audio level “AF”
Modulation of the bodypack transmitter with peak hold
function
When the transmitter’s audio input level is excessively high,
the “AF” display shows full deflection and, in addition, the
yellow AF PEAK LED 쐄 lights up:
쐄
햳 Frequency
Current transmission frequency
햴 Name
Freely selectable name of the bodypack transmitter
햵 Transmission icon
RF signal is being transmitted
햶 Lock mode icon
Lock mode is activated
햷 “P” (Pilot)
Pilot tone transmission is activated
햸 “MUTE”
Microphone or line input is muted
햹 Battery status
Charge status:
approx. 100%
approx. 70%
approx. 30%
Charge status is critical,
the red LOW BATT LED 쐏 is flashing:
쐏
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Product overview
Overview of the SKM 100 radio microphone
쐄
쐆
쐂
쐏
쐋
쐇
쐊
쐈
쐅
쐎
쐊
쐉
쐅
쐅
Operating elements
쐃 Microphone head (interchangeable)
쐇 Name and pick-up pattern of the microphone head (not visible here)
쐋 Body of radio microphone
쐏 Battery compartment (not visible from
outside)
쐄 Display panel, backlit in orange
쐂 Infra-red interface
쐆 Antenna
쐊 Color-coded protection ring; available in
different colors
쐎 Operation and battery status indicator,
red LED
(lit = ON/flashing = LOW BATTERY)
쐅 Charging contacts
쐈 Multi-function switch:
(DOWN), (UP) and
(SET)
쐉 ON/OFF button,
serves as the ESC (cancel) key in the
operating menu
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Product overview
Overview of the displays of the SKM 100 radio microphone
After switch-on, the radio microphone displays the standard display “Frequency/Name”.
For further illustrations and examples of the different standard displays, refer to 24.
The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds.
햲
햳
햵
햴
543.200 MHz
ew100 G3
AF
햶
P MUTE
햷
햸
햹
Display
Meaning
햲 Audio level “AF”
Modulation of the radio microphone with peak hold
function
햳 Frequency
Current transmission frequency
햴 Name
Freely selectable name of the radio microphone
햵 Transmission icon
RF signal is being transmitted
햶 Lock mode icon
Lock mode is activated
햷
“P” (Pilot)
Pilot tone transmission is activated
햸
“MUTE”
Audio signal is muted
햹 Battery status
Charge status:
approx. 100%
approx. 70%
approx. 30%
Charge status is critical,
the red LOW BATT LED 쐎 is flashing:
쐎
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Putting the devices into operation
Putting the devices into operation
EM 100 receiver
You can set up the receiver on a flat surface or mount it into a 19“ rack. For information on rack mounting, refer to the instruction manual of the EM 100 receiver available on the ew G3 product page at www.sennheiser.com.
Setting up the receiver on a flat surface
Place the receiver on a flat, horizontal surface. Please note that the device feet can leave
stains on delicate surfaces.
The stacking elements are designed to help protect the operating elements from
damage or deformation, e.g. if the receiver is dropped. Therefore, fasten the
stacking elements, even if you do not want to stack your receivers.
Fastening the stacking
elements
To fasten the stacking elements 씋:
Unscrew and remove the two recessed head screws (M4x8) on each side of the receiver
(see diagram).
Secure the stacking elements 씋 to the sides of the receiver using the previously removed
recessed head screws (see diagram).
씋
Fitting the device feet
The device feet are fitted to the base of the receiver (see diagram).
If you want to stack receivers (see following section), only fit the device feet to the
base of the lowermost receiver.
Clean the base of the receiver where you want to fix the device feet.
Fix the device feet to the base of the receiver by peeling off the backing paper and fitting
them as shown on the left.
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Putting the devices into operation
Stacking receivers
CAUTION!
Stack several receivers on top of each other.
Danger of injury due to toppling receiver stacks!
High receiver stacks can easily topple over.
Place the stack on an absolutely flat surface.
Secure the stack against toppling over.
Fasten the stacking elements as described in the previous section.
Stack the receivers so that the recesses of the stacking elements completely engage with
each other.
Connecting the rod
antennas
The supplied rod antennas are suitable for use in good reception conditions.
Connect the antennas. You have the following options:
– You can connect the rod antennas to the rear of the receiver.
– You can use the optional AM 2 antenna front mount kit and mount the rod antennas
to the front of the receiver (see the instruction manual of the EM 100 receiver available on the ew G3 product page at www.sennheiser.com).
Align the antennas in a V-shape.
When using more than one receiver, we recommend connecting remote antennas
and, if necessary, using Sennheiser antenna accessories. Fore more information, visit
the ew G3 product page at www.sennheiser.com.
Connecting an amplifier/mixing console
The receiver’s XLR-3M socket 쐎 and the ¼” (6.3 mm) jack socket 쐅 are connected in parallel.
Use a suitable cable to connect the amplifier/mixing console to the XLR-3M socket 쐎 or
the ¼” (6.3 mm) jack socket 쐅.
Via the operating menu, adjust the audio output level (“AF Out”) of the receiver to the
input of the amplifier or mixing console (see page 26). The audio output level is adjusted
via the operating menu and is common for both sockets.
쐎
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쐅
Putting the devices into operation
Connecting the mains unit
Only use the supplied mains unit. It is designed for the receiver and ensures safe operation.
To connect the mains unit:
Insert the connector of the mains unit 씌 into the socket 쐊 of the receiver.
Pass the cable of the mains unit through the cable grip 쐆.
Slide the supplied country adapter 씍 onto the mains unit 씌.
Plug the mains unit 씌 into a wall socket.
씍
쐆
씌
쐊
SK 100 bodypack transmitter
Inserting the batteries/accupack
For powering the bodypack transmitter, you can either use two 1.5 V AA size batteries or the
rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack.
Push the two catches 쐈 in the direction of the arrows and open the battery compartment cover 쐅.
쐈
쐅
쐅
Insert the two batteries or the accupack as shown above.
Observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries/accupack.
Close the battery compartment.
The battery compartment cover 쐅 locks into place with an audible click.
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Putting the devices into operation
Charging the accupack
To charge the BA 2015 accupack:
Insert the bodypack transmitter into the L 2015 charger (optional accessory).
The L 2015 charger can only charge the combination BA 2015 accupack/bodypack
transmitter. Standard batteries (primary cells) or individual rechargeable battery
cells cannot be charged.
Connecting the microphone cable/instrument cable
The audio input is designed for the connection of both condenser microphones and instruments (e.g. guitars). DC powering of the condenser microphones is via the audio input.
Use one of the recommended Sennheiser microphones or the optional CI 1 instrument
cable.
Connect the 3.5 mm jack plug 씊 from the Sennheiser microphone or instrument cable to
the 3.5 mm jack socket MIC/LINE 쐃.
씊
Lock the 3.5 mm jack plug by screwing down the coupling ring 씋 of the cable.
쐃
Via the operating menu, adjust the sensitivity of the microphone/line input.
씋
Attaching and positioning the corresponding microphones
ME 2/ME 4
Use the microphone clip 씌 to attach the microphone to clothing (e.g. tie, lapel).
The ME 2 clip-on microphone (shown on the right in the diagram) has an omni-directional
pick-up pattern. It is therefore not necessary to position it precisely.
Attach the ME 2 microphone as close as possible to the sound source.
The ME 4 clip-on microphone (shown on the left in the diagram) has a cardioid pick-up
pattern.
씌
Position the ME 4 microphone so that its sound inlet is directed towards the sound source
(e.g. mouth).
ME 3
Adjust the ME 3 headmic so that a comfortable and secure fit is ensured.
The ME 3 headmic has a cardioid pick-up pattern.
Position the microphone so that its sound inlet is directed towards the sound source
(e.g. mouth).
Attaching the bodypack transmitter to clothing
You can use the belt clip 씍 to attach the bodypack transmitter to clothing (e.g. belt, waistband).
The belt clip is detachable so that you can also attach the transmitter with the antenna
pointing downwards. To do so, withdraw the belt clip 씍 from its fixing points and attach it
the other way round. The belt clip 씍 is secured so that it cannot slide out of its fixing points
accidentally.
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Putting the devices into operation
To detach the belt clip:
Lift one side of the belt clip as shown in the diagram on the right-hand side.
Press down the belt clip at one fixing point and pull it out of the transmitter housing.
Repeat for the other side.
씍
SKM 100 radio microphone
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.
쐋
Unscrew the lower part of the radio microphone from the radio microphone’s body 쐋 by
turning it counterclockwise.
When unscrewing the radio microphone during operation, the muting function is
automatically activated. “MUTE” appears on the display panel.
When screwing the lower part of the radio microphone back to the radio microphone’s body, the muting function is deactivated.
Slide back the lower part of the radio microphone as far as it will go.
Open the battery compartment cover 씈.
Insert the batteries or the BA 2015 accupack as shown on the battery compartment
cover. Observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries/accupack.
씈
씈
Close the battery compartment cover 씈.
Push the battery compartment into the radio microphone’s body.
Screw the lower part of the radio microphone back to the radio microphone’s body 쐋.
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Putting the devices into operation
Charging the accupack
To charge the radio microphone with the inserted BA 2015 accupack (optional accessory):
Use the LA 2 charging adapter to insert the radio microphone into the L 2015 charger
(both the charger and the charging adapter are available as optional accessories).
Changing the microphone head
The microphone head is easy to change.
Unscrew the microphone head.
쐃
Do not touch the contacts of the radio microphone nor the contacts of the microphone head. The contacts can become dirty or damaged if touched.
When unscrewing the microphone head during operation, the muting function is
automatically activated. “MUTE” appears on the display panel.
When screwing the microphone head back to the radio microphone, the muting
function is deactivated.
Screw the desired microphone head to the radio microphone.
Put the radio microphone back into operation.
Changing the color-coded protection ring
The color-coded protection ring 쐊 prevents the multi-function switch 쐈 from accidental
operation. Protection rings in different colors are available as accessories. The protection
rings allow you to clearly identify each radio microphone.
Remove the color-coded protection ring as shown in the left-hand diagram.
Put on a new protection ring as shown in the right-hand diagram.
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Using the devices
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쐊
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Using the devices
To establish a transmission link, proceed as follows:
1. Switch the receiver on.
2. Switch a transmitter on.
The transmission link is established and the receiver’s RF level display “RF” reacts.
If you cannot establish a transmission link between transmitter and receiver:
Make sure that transmitter and receiver are set to the same frequency bank and to the
same channel.
If necessary, read the chapter “If a problem occurs ...” on page 28.
It is vital to observe the following notes:
Make sure that the desired frequencies are listed in the enclosed frequency
information sheet.
Make sure that the desired frequencies are approved and legal in your country
and, if necessary, apply for an operating license.
Switching the devices on/off
EM 100 receiver
To switch the receiver on:
Briefly press the STANDBY button 쐂.
The receiver switches on and the “Receiver Parameters” standard display appears.
00 G3
00MHz
SET
쐂
To switch the receiver to standby mode:
If necessary, deactivate the lock mode (see page 21).
Keep the STANDBY button 쐂 pressed until “OFF” appears on the display panel.
When in the operating menu, pressing the STANDBY button 쐂 will cancel your entry
(ESC function) and return you to the current standard display.
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Using the devices
To completely switch the receiver off:
Disconnect the receiver from the mains by unplugging the mains unit from the wall
socket.
SK 100 bodypack transmitter
햵
쐏
씈
쐈
쐈
쐅
To switch the bodypack transmitter on (online operation):
Push the two catches 쐈 and open the battery compartment cover 쐅.
ON/OFF
Briefly press the ON/OFF button 씈.
The bodypack transmitter transmits an RF signal. The transmission icon 햵 is
displayed.
The red ON LED 쐏 lights up and the standard display “Frequency/Name” appears
on the display panel.
You can switch the bodypack transmitter on and deactivate the RF signal on switch-on.
For more information, see below.
To switch the bodypack transmitter off:
If necessary, deactivate the lock mode (see page 21).
ON/OFF
Press the ON/OFF button 씈 until “OFF” appears on the display panel. The red
ON LED 쐏 goes off and the display panel turns off.
When in the operating menu, pressing the ON/OFF button 씈 will cancel your entry
(ESC function) and return you to the current standard display.
To switch the bodypack transmitter on and to deactivate the RF signal on switch-on (offline
operation):
ON/OFF
SET
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Press the ON/OFF button 씈 until “RF Mute On?” appears on the display panel.
Press the SET button 쐆.
The transmission frequency is displayed but the bodypack transmitter does not
transmit an RF signal. The transmission icon 햵 is not displayed.
Using the devices
543.200 MHz
ew100 G3
AF
햵
P MUTE
Use this function to save battery power or to prepare a bodypack transmitter for use
during live operation without causing interference to existing transmission links.
To activate the RF signal:
ON/OFF
SET
Briefly press the ON/OFF button 씈.
“RF Mute Off” appears on the display panel.
Press the SET button 쐆.
The transmission icon 햵 is displayed again.
SKM 100 radio microphone
쐎
쐉
To switch the radio microphone on (online operation):
ON/OFF
Briefly press the ON/OFF button 쐉.
The radio microphone transmits an RF signal. The transmission icon 햵 is displayed.
The red ON LED 쐎 lights up and the standard display “Frequency/Name” appears
on the display panel.
You can switch the radio microphone on and deactivate the RF signal on switch-on.
For more information, see below.
To switch the radio microphone off:
If necessary, deactivate the lock mode (see page 21).
ON/OFF
Press the ON/OFF button 쐉 until “OFF” appears on the display panel. The red
ON LED 쐎 goes off and the display panel turns 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 devices
To switch the radio microphone on and to deactivate the RF signal on switch-on (offline
operation):
ON/OFF
Press the ON/OFF button 쐉 until “RF Mute On?” appears on the display panel.
Press the multi-function switch 쐈.
The transmission frequency is displayed but the radio microphone does not
transmit an RF signal. The transmission icon 햵 is not displayed.
543.200 MHz
ew100 G3
AF
햵
P MUTE
Use this function to save battery power or to prepare a radio microphone for use
during live operation without causing interference to existing transmission links.
To activate the RF signal:
ON/OFF
Briefly press the ON/OFF button 쐉.
“RF Mute Off” appears on the display panel.
Press the multi-function switch 쐈.
The transmission icon 햵 is displayed again.
Synchronizing a transmitter with the receiver
You can synchronize a suitable transmitter of the ew 100 G3 series with the receiver. During
synchronization, the following parameters are transferred to the transmitter:
Setting
Transferred parameters
“Frequency Preset”
Currently set frequency
“Name”
Freely selectable name currently set on the receiver
“Pilot Tone”
Current pilot tone setting of the receiver (“Inactive”/“Active”)
To transfer the parameters:
쐃
쐇
Switch the transmitter and the receiver on.
Press the
button 쐃 on the receiver.
“Sync” appears on the display panel of the receiver.
Place the infra-red interface of the transmitter (see page 7 and 9) in front of the infrared interface of the receiver 쐇.
The parameters are transferred to the transmitter. When the transfer is completed, “ ”
appears on the display panel. The receiver then switches back to the current standard
display.
쐃
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쐇
To cancel the transfer:
Press the STANDBY button on the receiver.
Using the devices
“ ” 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.
Deactivating the lock mode temporarily
You can activate or deactivate the automatic lock mode via the “Auto Lock” menu item (see
page 25). If the lock mode is activated, you have to temporarily deactivate it In order to be
able to operate the devices:
EM 100
Press the UP/DOWN button.
“Unlock?” appears on the display panel.
SET
Press the SET button.
The lock mode is temporarily deactivated (see below).
SK 100
Press the rocker button.
“Unlock?” appears on the display panel.
SET
Press the SET button.
The lock mode is temporarily deactivated (see below).
SKM 100
Move the multi-function switch upwards/downwards.
“Unlock?” appears on the display panel.
Press the multi-function switch.
The lock mode is temporarily deactivated (see below).
How you are using the devices determines how long the lock mode remains deactivated:
When in the operating menu
The lock mode is deactivated as long as you are working with the operating menu.
When one of the standard displays is shown
The lock mode is automatically activated after 10 seconds.
Prior to this, the lock mode icon flashes, indicating that the lock mode is being activated.
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Using the devices
Muting the audio signal or deactivating the RF signal
EM 100
To mute the audio signal:
When one of the standard displays is shown on the display panel, press the
STANDBY button.
“RX Mute On?” appears on the display panel.
SET
Press the SET button.
The audio signal is muted.
To unmute the audio signal:
Press the STANDBY button.
“RX Mute Off?” appears on the display panel.
SET
Press the SET button.
The muting is canceled.
SK 100
쐇
햵
543.200 MHz
ew100 G3
AF
P MUTE
햸
The MUTE switch 쐇 allows you to mute the audio signal or to deactivate the RF signal. Via the
“Mute Mode” menu item, you can set the desired function of the MUTE switch 쐇:
Setting
Slide the MUTE switch 쐇 ...
Function
“Disabled”
... to the left (position MUTE)
None
“RF On/Off”
... to the left (position MUTE)
Deactivates the RF signal
(offline operation)
... to the right
Activates the RF signal
(online operation)
... to the left (position MUTE)
Mutes the audio signal
... to the right
Unmutes the audio signal
“AF On/Off”
From the “Mute Mode” menu item, select the desired setting (see page 27).
Exit the operating menu.
Slide the MUTE switch 쐇 to the left, to the position MUTE.
The bodypack transmitter reacts as indicated in the table.
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Using the devices
The current state of the muting function or the RF signal is displayed on the display panel of
the bodypack transmitter.
Audio signal is muted
Transmitter’s display panel:
“MUTE” 햸 is displayed
Audio signal is activated (muting is canceled)
Transmitter’s display panel:
“MUTE” 햸 is not displayed
RF signal is deactivated
Transmitter’s display panel:
Transmission icon 햵 is not displayed
RF signal is activated
Transmitter’s display panel:
Transmission icon 햵 is displayed
You can also deactivate the RF signal on switch-on. For more information, refer to
the chapter “Switching the devices on/off” on page 18.
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 18.
SKM 100
You can deactivate the RF signal on switch-on. For more information, refer to the chapter
“Switching the devices on/off” on 20.
To deactivate the RF signal during operation:
ON/OFF
When one of the standard displays is shown on the display panel, press the
ON/OFF button.
“RX Mute On?” appears on the display panel.
Proceed as described on 20.
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Using the devices
Selecting a standard display
EM 100
Press the UP/DOWN button to select a standard display:
Contents of the display
40
25
10
RF
PEAK
0
-10
-20
-30
AF
40
25
10
RF
40
25
10
RF
1. 1
ew100 G3
543.200 MHz
P
MUTE
PEAK
0
-10
-20
-30
AF
Soundcheck
543.200 MHz
Selectable standard display
“Receiver Parameters”
appears after switch-on of the receiver and displays the
receiver parameters (see page 5).
“Soundcheck” (display with additional function)
displays the signal quality within the transmission area.
MUTE
PEAK
MUTE
0
-10
-20
-30
AF
440 Hz
“Guitar Tuner” (display with additional function)
displays the guitar tuner.*
* The “Guitar Tuner” standard display is deactivated upon delivery. To show this standard
display, you have to activate it (see page 26).
Information on the soundcheck function and the guitar tuner function can be found
in the instruction manual of the EM 100 receiver available on the ew G3 product
page at www.sennheiser.com.
SK 100 and SKM 100
To select a standard display:
SK 100
SKM 100
Press the rocker button
Contents of the display
543.200 MHz
ew100 G3
AF
AF
24
“Frequency/Name”
“Channel/Frequency”
P MUTE
ew100 G3
B.Ch: 20.24
AF
Selectable standard display
P MUTE
B.Ch: 20.24
543.200 MHz
P MUTE
Move the multi-function switch
“Channel/Name”
Overview of the operating menus
Overview of the operating menus
For more detailed information on the operating menus, refer to the individual
instruction manuals of the devices. These instruction manuals can be downloaded from the respective product pages at www.sennheiser.com.
EM 100
Main menu
“Menu“
Squelch
Easy Setup
Frequency Preset
Name
AF Out
Equalizer
Auto Lock
Advanced
Extended menu
Exit
“Advanced Menu“
“Easy Setup“
Reset List
Current List
Scan New List
Exit
Tune
Guitar Tuner
Pilot Tone
LCD Contrast
Reset
Software Revision
Exit
When one of the standard displays is shown on the display panel, you can get into the main
menu by pressing the SET button 쐏. The extended menu “Advanced Menu” and the
submenu “Easy Setup” can be accessed via the corresponding menu items.
Display
Function of the menu item
Main menu “Menu”
Squelch
Adjusts the squelch threshold
Adjustment range: adjustable in three steps “Low”, “Middle”, “High”
Special function (for servicing purposes only): With the squelch threshold set to “Low” ,
you switch the squelch off by keeping the DOWN 쐄 pressed. If you then press the UP
button 쐄, you switch the squelch on again.
CAUTION!
Danger of hearing damage and material damage!
If you switch the squelch off or adjust the squelch threshold to a
very low value, loud hissing noise can occur in the receiver.
The hissing noise can be loud enough to cause hearing damage
or overload the loudspeakers of your system!
Always make sure that the squelch is switched on (see above).
Before adjusting the squelch threshold, set the volume of
the audio output level to the minimum.
Never change the squelch threshold during a live transmission.
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Overview of the operating menus
Display
Function of the menu item
Easy Setup
Scans for unused frequency presets, releases and selects frequency presets
Frequency Preset
Changes the frequency bank and the channel
Name
Enters a freely selectable name
AF Out
Adjusts the audio output level
Adjustment range: -24 dB to +24 dB, adjustable in 3-dB steps, 6 dB gain reserve
Special function “gain reserve”: When you have adjusted a level of +18 dB, press the
UP button 쐄 until the next higher value appears.
Equalizer
Changes the frequency response of the output signal
Auto Lock
Activates/deactivates the automatic lock mode
Advanced
Calls up the extended menu “Advanced Menu”
Exit
Exits the operating menu and returns to the current standard display
„Easy Setup“
Reset List
Releases all locked frequency presets and selects an unused frequency preset
Current List
Selects an unused frequency preset
Scan New List
Scans for unused receiving frequencies (frequency preset scan)
Exit
Exits the submenu “Easy Setup” and returns to the main menu
Extended menu “Advanced Menu”
Tune
Sets the receiving frequencies for the frequency bank “U”
Special function: Sets a channel and a receiving frequency for the frequency bank “U”:
Select this menu item and call it up by pressing the SET button 쐏 until the channel selection appears.
Guitar Tuner
Selects the mode of the guitar tuner function
Pilot Tone
Activates/deactivates the pilot tone evaluation
LCD Contrast
Adjusts the contrast of the display panel
Reset
Resets the receiver
Software Revision
Displays the current software revision
Exit
Exits the extended menu “Advanced Menu” and returns to the main menu
SK 100 and SKM 100
SK 100
SKM 100
Main menu
“Menu“
Main menu
“Menu”
Sensitivity
Frequency Preset
Name
Auto Lock
Advanced
Exit
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Extended menu
“Advanced Menu”
Tune
Mute Mode
Cable Emulation
Pilot Tone
LCD Contrast
Reset
Software Revision
Exit
Sensitivity
Frequency Preset
Name
Auto Lock
Advanced
Exit
Extended menu
“Advanced Menu“
Tune
Pilot Tone
LCD Contrast
Reset
Software Revision
Exit
Cleaning the devices
Display
Function of the menu item
Main menu
Sensitivity
Adjusts the sensitivity “AF”
Frequency Preset*
Changes the frequency bank and the channel
Name*
Enters a freely selectable name
Auto Lock
Activates/deactivates the automatic lock mode
Advanced
Calls up the extended menu “Advanced Menu”
Exit
Exits the operating menu and returns to the current standard display
Extended menu “Advanced Menu”
Tune
Sets the transmission frequencies for the frequency bank “U”
Special function: Sets a channel and a transmission frequency for the frequency bank “U”
Select this menu item and call it up by pressing the SET button (SK)/the multi-function
switch (SKM) until the channel selection appears.
Mute Mode (SK only)
Sets the mode for the MUTE switch
Cable Emulation (SK only) Emulates guitar cable lengths/guitar cable capacities
Pilot Tone*
Activates/deactivates the pilot tone transmission
LCD Contrast
Adjusts the contrast of the display panel
Reset
Resets the bodypack transmitter/radio microphone
Software Revision
Displays the current software revision
Exit
Exits the extended menu “Advanced Menu” and returns to the main menu
* For information on the sychronization of transmitters with receivers, refer to 20.
Cleaning the devices
CAUTION!
Liquids can damage the electronics of the devices!
Liquids entering the housing of the devices can cause a short-circuit and damage the
electronics.
Keep all liquids away from the devices.
EM 100
Before cleaning, disconnect the device from the mains.
Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the receiver from time to time. Do not use any solvents
or cleansing agents.
SK 100
Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the bodypack transmitter from time to time. Do not
use any solvents or cleansing agents.
SKM 100
Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the radio microphone from time to time. Do not use any
solvents or cleansing agents.
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Cleaning the devices
To clean the radio microphone’s sound inlet basket (MMD 835-1, MMD 845-1, MMD 935-1,
MMD 945-1, MME 865-1):
Unscrew the upper sound inlet basket from the microphone head by turning it counterclockwise.
CAUTION!
Liquids can damage the microphone head!
Liquids can damage the microphone head.
Only clean the upper sound inlet basket.
Remove the foam insert.
There are two ways to clean the sound inlet basket:
– Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the upper sound inlet basket from the inside and
outside
– or scrub with a brush and rinse with clear water.
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.
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:
Wipe the contact rings of the microphone head with a dry cloth.
For information on cleaning the MMK 965-1 microphone head, refer to its instruction
manual.
If a problem occurs ...
EM 100
Problem
Receiver cannot be operated, “Locked” appears
on the display panel
No operation indication
No RF signal
Possible cause
Lock mode is activated
Possible solution
Deactivate the lock mode (see page 21).
No mains connection
Transmitter and receiver are not on the
same channel
Check the connections of the mains unit.
Set the transmitter and receiver to the same
channel. To do so, use the synchronization
function (see page 20)
Check the squelch threshold setting
(see page 25).
Reduce the distance between transmitter and
receiving antennas.
Transmitter is out of range
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Cleaning the devices
Problem
RF signal available,
no audio signal,
“MUTE” appears on the
display panel
Possible cause
Transmitter is muted (“MUTE”)
or
transmitter doesn’t transmit a pilot tone
Possible solution
Cancels the muting (see page 22).
Switch the pilot tone transmission on the transmitter on (see page 27).
Switch the pilot tone evaluation on the receiver
off (see page 26).
Receiver’s squelch threshold is adjusted Reduce the squelch threshold
too high
(see page 25).
Reposition the antennas.
Audio signal has a high
Transmitter sensitivity is adjusted too
Adjust the transmitter sensitivity correctly
level of background noise low/high
(“Sensitivity”, see page 27).
Audio signal is distorted Transmitter sensitivity is adjusted too
Adjust the transmitter sensitivity correctly
high
(“Sensitivity”, see page 27).
Receiver’s audio output level is adjusted Reduce the audio output level
too high
(“AF Out”, see page 26).
No access to a certain
During scanning, an RF signal has been
Set the transmitter operating on this channel to
channel
detected on this channel and the channel a different channel and redo the frequency
has been locked
preset scan (see page 26).
During scanning, a transmitter of your
Switch the transmitter off and redo the
system operating on this channel has
frequency preset scan (see page 26).
not been switched off
None of the diversity
Receiver’s squelch threshold is adjusted Reduce the squelch threshold (see page 25).
displays I or II appears on too high
the display panel
Transmitter’s RF signal is too weak
Increase the transmission power of the
transmitter.
Reduce the distance between transmitter and
receiver.
Antennas are not connected correctly
Check the antenna cables or the antennas.
During the soundcheck,
One of the antennas is not connected
Check the antenna cable or the antenna.
only one diversity display correctly
(I or II) appears on the
Antennas are not optimally positioned
Reposition the antennas.
display panel
SK 100 and SKM 100
Problem
Possible cause
Possible solution
Devices cannot be operated, “Locked” appears
on the display panel
Lock mode is activated
Deactivate the lock mode (see page 21).
No operation indication
Batteries are flat or
accupack is flat
Replace the batteries or recharge the accupack
(see page 15).
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Cleaning the devices
Problem
Possible cause
No RF signal at the
receiver
Bodypack transmitter/radio microphone Synchronize the bodypack transmitter/radio
and receiver are not on the same channel microphone with the receiver (see page 20).
Possible solution
Set the bodypack transmitter/radio microphone to the same channel as the receiver.
Bodypack transmitter/radio microphone
is out of range
Check the squelch threshold setting on the
receiver.
Reduce the distance between bodypack
transmitter/radio microphone and receiving
antenna.
RF signal available,
no audio signal,
“MUTE” appears on the
display panel of the
receiver
RF signal is deactivated (“RF Mute”)
Activate the RF signal (see page 23).
Bodypack transmitter/radio microphone
is muted (MUTE)
Cancels the muting (see page 22).
Receiver’s squelch threshold is adjusted
too high
Reduce the squelch threshold setting on the
receiver.
Bodypack transmitter/radio microphone
doesn’t transmit a pilot tone
Activate or deactivate the pilot tone transmission (see page 27).
Audio signal has a high
Bodypack transmitter’s/radio microlevel of background noise phone’s sensitivity is adjusted too low/
or is distorted
too high
Adjust the input sensitivity (see page 27).
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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Specifications
Specifications
EM 100
RF characteristics
Modulation
Receiving frequency ranges
Switching bandwidth
Nominal/peak deviation
Receiver principle
Sensitivity (with HDX, peak deviation)
wideband FM
516–558, 566–608, 626–668, 734–776,
780–822, 823–865 MHz (A to E, G, see page 4)
1,680 frequencies, tuneable in steps of 25 kHz
20 frequency banks, each with up to 12 factory-preset
channels, intermodulation-free
1 frequency bank with up to 12 user programmable
channels
42 MHz
±24 kHz / ±48 kHz
true diversity
< 2,5 μV for 52 dBA rms S/N
Adjacent channel rejection
Intermodulation attenuation
Blocking
Squelch
Pilot tone squelch
Antenna inputs
typ. ≥ 65 dB
typ. ≥ 65 dB
≥ 70 dB
Off, Low: 5 dBμV, Middle: 15 dBμV, High: 25 dBμV
can be switched off
2 BNC sockets
Receiving frequencies
AF characteristics
Compander system
EQ presets (switchable,
affect the line and monitor outputs):
Preset 1: “Flat”
Preset 2: “Low Cut”
Preset 3: “Low Cut/High Boost”
Preset 3: “High Boost”
S/N ratio (1 mV, peak deviation)
THD
AF output voltage
(at peak deviation, 1 kHz AF)
Adjustment range of audio output level
Sennheiser HDX
–3 dB at 180 Hz
–3 dB at 180 Hz
+6 dB at 10 kHz
+6 dB at 10 kHz
≥ 110 dBA
≤0.9%
¼’’ (6.3 mm) jack socket (unbalanced): +12 dBu
XLR socket (balanced): +18 dBu
48 dB (in steps of 3 dB)
+6 dB gain reserve
Overall device
Temperature range
Power supply
Current consumption
Dimensions
Weight
–10°C to +55°C
12 V
300 mA
approx. 190 x 212 x 43 mm
approx. 980 g
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Specifications
In compliance with (EM)
Europe:
EMC
Radio
Safety
USA:
47 CFR 15 subpart B
EN 301489-1/-9
EN 300422-1/-2
EN 60065
Approved by
Canada:
Industry Canada
RSS 210, IC: 2099A-G3EM100
Mains unit*
NT 2–1
NT 2–3
Input voltage
110 V~ or 230 V~,
50/60 Hz
9 VA
13 V
300 mA
–10 °C to +40 °C
100 to 240 V~,
50/60 Hz
max. 120 mA
12 V
400 mA
–10 °C to +40 °C
Power/current consumption
Output voltage
Secondary output current
Temperature range
* depending on country variant
In compliance with
Europe:
EMC
NT 2-3: EN 55022, EN 55024,
EN 55014-1/-2
NT 2-1: EN 55013, EN 55020,
EN 55014-1/-2
Safety
EN 60065
47 CFR 15 subpart B
ICES 003
USA:
Canada:
Certified by cCSAus KL, 60065, CSA.
For accessories and information on connector assignment, visit the ew G3 product page at www.sennheiser.com.
SK 100 and SKM 100
RF characteristics
Modulation
Frequency ranges
Transmission frequencies
Switching bandwidth
Nominal/peak deviation
Frequency stability
RF output power at 50 Ω
Pilot tone squelch
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wideband FM
516–558, 566–608, 626–668, 734–776,
780–822, 823–865 MHz (A to E, G, see page 4)
1,680 frequencies, tuneable in steps of 25 kHz
20 frequency banks, each with up to 12 factorypreset channels, intermodulation-free
1 frequency bank with up to 12 user programmable
channels
42 MHz
±24 kHz / ±48 kHz
≤±15 ppm
typ. 30 mW
can be switched off
Specifications
AF characteristics
Compander system
AF frequency response
SK
SKM
S/N ratio (1 mV, peak deviation)
THD
Max. input voltage (SK) microphone/line
Input impedance (SK) microphone/line
Input capacitance (SK)
Adjustment range of input sensitivity
Sennheiser HDX
microphone: 80–18,000 Hz
line: 25–18,000 Hz
80–18,000 Hz
≥ 110 dBA
≤0.9 %
3 Vrms
40 kΩ, unbalanced/1 MΩ
switchable
SK: 60 dB, adjustable in steps of 3 dB
SKM: 48 dB, adjustable in steps of 6 dB
Overall device
Temperature range
Power supply
Nominal voltage
Current consumption:
–10 °C to +55 °C
2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V
or BA 2015 accupack
2.4 V
• at nominal voltage
typ. 180 mA (30 mW)
• with switched-off transmitter
Operating time
Dimensions
≤25 μA
typ. 8 hrs
SK: approx. 82 x 64 x 24 mm
SKM: approx. ∅ 50 x 265 mm
SK: approx. 160 g
SKM: approx. 450 g
Weight (incl. batteries)
In compliance with (SK and SKM)
Europe:
EMC
Radio
Safety
EN 301489-1/-9
EN 300422-1/-2
EN 60065, EN 62311 (SAR)
Approved by (SK)
Canada:
USA:
Industry Canada RSS 210, IC 2099A-G3SK
limited to 806 MHz
FCC-Part 74, FCC-ID: DMO G3SK
limited to 698 MHz
Approved by (SKM)
Canada:
USA:
Industry Canada RSS 210, IC: 2099A-G3SKMEM
limited to 806 MHz
FCC-Part 74, FCC-ID: DMO G3SKMEM
limited to 698 MHz
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Specifications
Microphones (SK 100)
ME 2
ME 3
ME 4
Microphone type
condenser
condenser
condenser
Sensitivity
20 mV/Pa
1.6 mV/Pa
40 mV/Pa
Pick-up pattern
omni-directional
cardioid
cardioid
Max. SPL
130 dB SPL
150 dB SPL
120 dB SPL
Microphone heads (SKM 100)
MMD 835-1
MMD 845-1
MME 865-1
Radio microphone type
dynamic
dynamic
condenser
Sensitivity
2.1 mV/Pa
1.6 mV/Pa
1.6 mV/Pa
Pick-up pattern
cardioid
super-cardioid
super-cardioid
Max. SPL
154 dB SPL
154 dB SPL
152 dB SPL
Polar diagrams and frequency response curves of the microphone heads (SKM 100)
Polar diagram MMD 835-1
30°
0°
0
Frequency response curve MMD 835-1
dBV
30°
-30
5
10
60°
60°
15
-40
20
25
90°
-50
90°
dB
-60
120°
120°
150°
125 Hz
150°
180°
250 Hz
2000 Hz
4000 Hz
500 Hz
8000 Hz
1000 Hz
16000 Hz
-80
50
Polar diagram MMD 845-1
30°
0°
0
-70
100
200
500
1k
2k
5k
10k
20k
Hz
1k
2k
5k
10k
20k
Hz
Frequency response curve MMD 845-1
dBV
30°
-30
5
10
60°
60°
15
-40
20
25
90°
-50
90°
dB
-60
120°
120°
-70
125 Hz
250 Hz
500 Hz
1000 Hz
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150°
150°
180°
2000 Hz
4000 Hz
8000 Hz
16000 Hz
-80
50
100
200
500
Manufacturer Declarations
Polar diagram MME 865-1
30°
0°
0
Frequency response curve MME 865-1
dBV
30°
-30
5
10
60°
60°
15
-40
20
25
90°
-50
90°
dB
-60
120°
120°
-70
125 Hz
250 Hz
150°
150°
180°
2000 Hz
4000 Hz
500 Hz
8000 Hz
1000 Hz
16000 Hz
-80
50
100
200
0°
500
1k
2k
5k
10k
20k
Hz
90°
Manufacturer Declarations
Warranty
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on this product.
For the current warranty conditions, please visit our web site at www.sennheiser.com or
contact your Sennheiser partner.
In compliance with the following requirements
• RoHS Directive (2002/95/EU)
• WEEE Directive (2002/96/EU)
Please dispose of these products at the end of their operational lifetime by taking
it to your local collection point or recycling center for such equipment.
• Battery Directive (2006/66/EU)
The supplied batteries or rechargeable batteries of the transmitters 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
SK / SKM 100: 0682
0682
• R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EU), EMC Directive (2004/108/EU),
Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EU)
The declarations are available at www.sennheiser.com. Before putting the devices into
operation, please observe the respective country-specific regulations.
• EM 100:
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Manufacturer Declarations
Statements regarding FCC and Industry Canada
These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) these devices may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) these devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
These class B digital devices comply 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 devices into operation, please observe the respective country-specific
regulations!
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Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany
www.sennheiser.com
Printed in Germany
Publ. 01/09
529659/A01
QUICK START GUIDE
PREPARING DEVICE FOR USE
1.
Unpack items from carton
3.
Plug in lavalier microphone, headset mic,
or guitar cable into bodypack transmitter
and secure by gently tightening the
locking ring (if applicable)
2.
4.
(This step for EM units only) Attach antennas and
place in a “V” shape. Insert country tip into AC
adapter, it will slide in and make a positive “click”.
Insert yellow plug into back of EM receiver unit.
Insert 2 x AA (UM3) batteries into the transmitter
(bodypack or handheld), observing polarity.
(Camera sets only): Insert 2 x AA batteries into
receiver bodypack (EK100G3). Connect either the
1/8” (3.5mm) or XLR camera output cable
FREQUENCY SCAN
1.
Power on the receiver (EM or EK unit) by pressing the ON/OFF button. On the receiver, press SET to activate
the menu. Press up/down buttons to select “Easy Setup”. Press SET and choose “Scan New List.” Press SET
once more to start scan.
1.
2.
2.
3.
After the scan is completed (about 60 seconds) the receiver will suggest a BANK to choose with the most
free channels by placing the cursor over it. Press SET to confirm this BANK. Now select a channel using the
up/down arrows and press SET to confirm. The receiver will now say “STORED.”
1.
2.
3.
3.
Tap ON/OFF to exit the menu. The frequency chosen will be displayed. You should see zero
RF/AF activity on the meter (indicating you are on a free channel).
4.
Power up the transmitter (SK, SKM) you wish to pair with the receiver. Become familiar where the
infrared (IR) window is located. On a G3 handheld transmitter, the window is located on the LCD display.
On a bodypack transmitter, it is located under the battery door just to the right of the ON/OFF button
under a purple colored plastic.
2.
1.
5.
Enter SYNC mode by pressing “SYNC” button (EM receivers) or selecting SYNC option from menu
(EK receiver). Once the SYNC logo displays, hold the handheld or bodypack infrared window facing
the left side of the receiver display about 6” away. When SYNC is successful, you will see a check
mark briefly next to the SYNC logo on the receiver screen. If you see an “X” next to the SYNC logo,
it indicates the sync failed and you should repeat the SYNC process.
1a.
1b.
2a.
2b.
3.
FINAL SET-UP & TIPS
It is suggested that you adjust the receiver (EM or EK) AF OUT setting to around 0dB for most situations.
The AF OUT setting is your master ouput voume.
The SENSITIVITY setting (SK and SKM transmitters only) should be adjusted so that in your loudest
passages, the AF PEAK indicator briefly illuminates. As the SENSITIVITY settings move closer to “0 dB” they
become louder.
If setting up multiple systems in the same frequency range (A/B/G), you can repeat the
“EASY SETUP/SCAN NEW LIST/SYNC” process for each system.
Be sure to choose the same BANK number (but a different channel number) for units in the same frequency
range in order to ensure trouble-free operation.
It is suggested you perform the EASY SETUP/SCAN NEW LIST function whenever you use your unit in a
different area (at a gig etc.) Open frequencies vary from one location to another.
On the receiver: The RF and AF meter bars indicate status. RF (Radio Frequency) meter is akin to “bars of
reception” on your cellphone. The AF (Audio Frequency) meter moves moves whenever audio
is transmitted through the system.
On portable camera sets the receiver will clip onto the included CA2 camera shoe mount.
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CONSUMER ALERT
Most users do not need a license to operate a wireless microphone system. Nevertheless, operating a microphone system without a license is subject to certain restrictions: the system may not
cause harmful interference; it must operate at a low power level (not in excess of 50 milliwatts);
and it has no protection from interference received from any other device. Purchasers should also
be aware that the FCC is currently evaluating use of wireless microphone systems, and these rules
are subject to change. For more information, call the FCC at 1-888-CALL-FCC (TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC)
or visit the FCC’s wireless microphone website at: www.fcc.gov/cgb/wirelessmicrophones
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Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................................................... 4
The Building Blocks of a Wireless System ...................... 5
The Transmitter .................................................................... 6
The Receiver ......................................................................... 7
Antennas ............................................................................... 8
Wireless Monitoring Systems ........................................... 9
Choosing a Wireless System............................................10
Selecting Systems and Components .............................11
Accessorizing a Wireless System ...................................11
Operation: Frequency Considerations ...........................12
Putting Together a System ..............................................13
Four Channel Wireless System ....................................13
Eight Channel Wireless System ..................................14
Single Channel Wireless Monitor System ................15
Four Channel Wireless Monitor System....................15
Antenna Distribution and Mounting Packages...........16
Frequently Asked Questions ...........................................17
Conclusion............................................................................19
Appendix: Frequency Preset Charts...............................19
Visit Sennheiser's YouTube channel at:
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to watch several video clips that will help
you set up and operate the evolution
wireless G3 systems
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Welcome to evolution wireless G3
Wireless microphone and monitoring systems have become standard equipment for musicians,
broadcasters, theatre productions, television shows, and sound contractors alike. Sennheiser has
been the industry leader in wireless systems for over 50 years, and is proud to bring its Emmy Awardwinning advances in RF (radio frequency) to evolution wireless G3.
Sennheiser’s evolution wireless G3 systems elegantly solve two classic challenges: avoiding
interference and building complex, multi-channel systems. Sennheiser evolution wireless G3 offers
1,680 tunable UHF frequencies across 42 MHz and an easy-to-use “Easy Setup” function that scans
for interference and recommends “free” frequencies that will yield the most reliable operation.
For setting up multi-channel systems, evolution wireless G3 includes 20 banks of coordinated
frequencies, each set calculated to work together without interference – an undesirable effect called
intermodulation. With evolution wireless G3, building a reliable, interference-free multi-channel setup
has never been easier!
From small clubs to boardrooms to Broadway stages or stadium-sized concert halls, Sennheiser
evolution wireless G3 is used with confidence every day by professional users the world over.
About UHF Wireless
Sennheiser wireless systems operate in the UHF (Ultra High Frequency) range. UHF is the most
common, most reliable format for wireless systems today. Within the US, wireless systems are
allowed to operate from 470 – 698 MHz. Within this available spectrum, Sennheiser evolution
wireless G3 systems are available in three frequency ranges: A (516-558 MHz), G (566-608 MHz),
B (626-668 MHz)
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The Building Blocks of a Wireless System
Every wireless system consists of three main components:
1) Transmitter
The transmitter accepts a (mic or line) input signal, converts it into an RF
(radio frequency) signal, and then transmits it.
G3 SKM Handheld Transmitter
G3 SKP Plug-On Transmitter
G3 SK Bodypack Transmitter
2) Receiver
The receiver picks up the transmitted RF signal, converts it back into an audio signal,
and then outputs it for mixing and amplification.
G3 EM Rack-Mount Receiver
G3 EK Camera-Mount Receiver
3) Antennas
Antennas handle the sending and receiving of the RF signal between the two components.
Antennas may be either active or passive, depending on the system configuration.
A1031-U
Passive Omnidirectional
UHF Antenna
A2003-UHF
Passive Directional
UHF Antenna
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The Transmitter
The transmitter has a fairly straightforward job: take a microphone or line-level input signal, convert
it into an RF signal, and transmit it. It sounds easy, but there are a number of variables involved in
producing accurate and dependable transmissions.
Professional events demand reliability and extensive operating range, regardless of conditions.
Sennheiser’s evolution wireless G3 transmitters meet that challenge with 30 mW of output power,
which can deliver approximately 300 feet of operating range (line of sight) in a good RF environment.
With rugged metal housings, G3 series transmitters are built to endure wear-and-tear, for consistent
results, night after night.
To preserve every nuance of your performance, evolution wireless G3 employs a proprietary noisereduction system called HDX™, which maximizes audio quality and avoids the noise inherent in most
RF systems. HDX™ converts the analog audio signal to RF and back to analog again, all with stunning
accuracy and quality. With a wide frequency response of 25 Hz to 18 kHz (line), evolution wireless G3
sounds as good as our wired microphones.
There are three basic types of wireless transmitters:
1) Handheld transmitters
Handhelds are the most recognizable form of
transmitter, most closely resembling traditional wired
microphones. All evolution wireless G3 handheld
transmitters (SKM 100 G3, SKM 300 G3, and SKM 500
G3) are designed to offer exceptional sound, with userswappable dynamic and condenser capsules from our
evolution 800 (e835, e845, e865) and 900 (e935, e945,
e965) series wired microphones.
G3 Handheld Transmitter
2) Bodypack transmitters
Sennheiser evolution wireless G3 bodypack transmitters
(SK 100 G3, SK 300 G3, and SK 500 G3) offer adjustable
input sensitivity control to complement a wide range of
lavalier microphones (ME2 omni, ME4 cardioid, MKE 2
Gold omni), headmics (ME3-ew, HSP4-ew, Ear Set 4-ew),
or line-level signals such as electric guitars and basses.
With compact, rugged designs, bodypack transmitters
are commonly used in musicals, theatrical stages, film
and television sets.
ME3 Headset Mic
ME2 and 4
Lavalier Mics
G3 Bodypack Transmitter
3) Plug-on transmitters
Plug-on transmitters are often used on location newscasts, reality TV, and movie sets to convert traditional
wired microphones or line level signals into wireless
devices. The SKP 100 G3 plug-on is ideal suited for dynamic mics, such as the MD 42 or MD 46. For condenser
mics requiring 48v phantom power, such as the MKH
416 shotgun microphone, Sennheiser also offers the
phantom power-equipped SKP 300 G3.
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G3 Plug-On Transmitter
Sennheiser’s G3 portable transmitters can operate for up to 8 hours on a pair of AA batteries. Audio
and RF transmission quality is never compromised as batteries run down, thanks to dedicated
circuitry that maintains a constant internal system voltage. G3 transmitters also relay battery
strength to their receivers, allowing sound engineers to remotely monitor battery life at a glance. G3
handheld and bodypack transmitters also feature external charging contacts, for use with optional
BA 2015 rechargeable battery packs and the L 2015 charging station.
The Receiver
The heart of every wireless system, the receiver is designed to pick up an RF signal sent from
the transmitter, convert it back into an audio signal, and output it for mixing, recording, and
amplification.
There are two basic types of wireless receivers:
1) Fixed (rack-mount) receivers
The most common version, G3 series fixed receivers (EM 100 G3, EM 300 G3, and EM 500 G3)
are compact, half-rack sized units which can be mounted in standard 19” equipment racks using
the optional GA3 rack-mount adapter. Sennheiser employs True Diversity antenna technology
in its G3 rack-mount receivers, to ensure the most stable, uninterrupted wireless reception.
True Diversity receivers contain two independent tuning modules and a comparison circuit
that continuously routes the stronger signal to the receiver’s output. Put simply, True Diversity
maximizes system reliability.
G3 Rack-mountable Receiver
G3 Portable Receiver
2) Portable (camera-mount) receivers
Portable receivers are used in film, television, and video applications to wirelessly feed audio
into a video camera or other portable recording device. The EK 100 G3 portable camera-mount
receiver is compact, lightweight, battery-powered, and can mount directly onto a wide variety
of motion-picture or video cameras which have a standard shoe mount. Adaptive Diversity
antenna technology is featured on evolution wireless G3 portable receivers to increase stability.
In Adaptive Diversity, the receiver utilizes the output cable as a secondary antenna, enhancing
reception and reducing dropouts.
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Antennas
For basic wireless applications, the supplied antenna rods provide excellent results. For more
complicated systems, remote antennas can further enhance reliability and reception.
There are two common remote antennas used for multi-channel systems:
1) Omnidirectional Antennas
Omnidirectional antennas, such as the passive A1031-U, receive or radiate
UHF signals in a circular, ‘donut’ shaped pattern. Omnidirectional antennas
are an excellent choice for indoor applications and situations where the
transmitter’s range of movement is unpredictable.
A1031-U
2) Directional Antennas
Directional antennas, such as the passive A2003-UHF, provide superior
passive forward gain and ‘reach’ by suppressing unwanted RF signals
from behind. Directional antennas excel in outdoor applications and
situations where the transmitter’s range of movement is contained to
a specific area, such as a stage.
A2003-UHF
Remote antennas often enhance system performance through better placement. Stand-mountable
remote antennas can be located physically higher than antenna rods, which improves line of sight
and reduces disruptive reflections. Wider antenna spacing is also possible, which enhances stability
by maximizing diversity. In multi-channel setups, receivers are often rack-mounted, which can place
numerous metal housings in the transmission path. By relocating the antennas out of the rack, signal
quality can also be significantly enhanced.
In multi-channel applications, the signal from a master pair of remote antennas can be distributed to
multiple receivers simultaneously by an antenna splitter.
Active Antenna Distribution
The ASA 1 is an active, dual 1:4 splitter, capable of feeding up to four diversity receivers from
a pair of master antennas. Two ASA 1s can be coupled together to feed up to eight receivers.
The ASA 1 maintains unity gain by first boosting the incoming signal before passively splitting
it to multiple outputs. In addition to antenna distribution, the ASA 1 also provides DC power
distribution for all connected G3 series receivers, streamlining wiring by eliminating numerous
individual power supplies.
ASA 1 Active Antenna Splitter
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Wireless Monitoring Systems
Wireless monitor systems are quietly revolutionizing live sound. In-ear monitor receivers allow
musicians to hear themselves and other instruments while performing, without the need for loud
monitor wedges. Monitor systems not only reduce stage volume and the risk of feedback, they also
provide freedom of movement and excellent hearing protection due to reduced listening levels.
Similar to the wireless microphone systems discussed earlier, wireless monitoring systems utilize very
similar building blocks:
(Rack-mount) Transmitter:
The SR 300IEM G3 transmitter can send either a mono or stereo-multiplexed signal via a pair
of balanced ¼” / XLR combination jacks. With 1,680 available UHF frequencies and easy multichannel operation, the system can provide wireless monitoring for every performer on stage.
Robust output power (30 mW) provides extended range and signal stability.
SR 300IEM G3 Transmitter
(Portable) Receiver:
The compact EK 300IEM G3 bodypack receiver provides the performer
with clear, interference-resistant monitoring. A unique “Stereo / Focus”
mode toggles between standard stereo monitoring and Focus (mono)
mode. In Focus mode, users can freely adjust the balance of the system’s
two channels to create a custom monitor mix (for example, to create a
balance between vocals with instrumentation). A large, easy-to-use knob
allows users to control volume, while an adjustable Audio Limiter can be
engaged to protect against hearing loss. Multiple receivers can receive
and listen to the same signal, allowing performers to share a monitor mix.
EK 300 IEM + IE 4
The ew 300IEM G3 monitor system includes Sennheiser’s high quality IE4 stereo earphones, which
provide lightweight, comfortable listening. The receiver can also be used with custom ear molds
(ordered separately) for the ultimate in wireless comfort, fit and performance. The EK 300IEM G3
receiver utilizes Adaptive Diversity, which uses the IE4’s output cable as a secondary antenna,
increasing system stability.
Antennas / Antenna Combiners:
Monitor systems use a single transmit antenna to send
their signal to the receiver. The A2003-UHF passive
directional antenna is an excellent choice for a remote
IEM transmit antenna, particularly in situations where
the performers are in a set location, such as a stage.
AC3
For larger systems, Sennheiser offers the AC3 antenna combiner, which can combine up to
four transmission signals onto a single transmit antenna, greatly reducing the possibility of
intermodulation.
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Choosing a Wireless System
Sennheiser’s evolution wireless G3 line is available in three performance grades – ew 100 G3,
ew 300 G3, and ew 500 G3. All three lines are fully compatible, sharing identical RF technology with
1,680 tunable frequencies, 30 mW of output power and True Diversity reception on all rackmount
receivers. Every component features Sennheiser’s proprietary HDX™ compander circuitry for
crystal-clear audio, and an innovative infrared sync that allows the receiver to quickly program the
transmitter to a new frequency. With the press of the SYNC button, the receiver transfers the desired
frequency into the transmitter, greatly simplifying the setup process.
Looking beyond the shared core RF platform, each series offers unique features that address
increasingly complex multi-channel applications. The ew 100 G3 series offers streamlined, portable
wireless solutions. The ew 300 G3 series enhances control with integrated mute functions and remote
control over Ethernet. The ew 500 G3 series delivers with Sennheiser’s top-of-the-line mic capsules
and lavalier elements, for the best possible audio quality.
EW 100 G3
EW 300 G3
Switching bandwidth
EW 500 G3
42 MHz
Tunable frequencies
1,680
Synchronization
Infrared
Noise Reduction
HDX
RF output power
30 mW
selectable 10 / 30 mW
Frequency Banks
20 Preset (intermod free)
1 User Programmable
20 Preset (intermod free)
6 User Programmable
Channels per Bank
12
Mic capsules (handheld)
Mic elements (lavalier)
24
32
e 800 series
e 900 series
ME 2 / ME 4
MKE 2 Gold
Audio Control (handheld)
-
Mute button on body
-
Audio Control (bodypack)
-
Optional RMS 1
-
Receiver Display
Networkable (remote
monitoring, media control)
Squelch
Small / 1 color
Large / 2-color
-
Ethernet / RJ45
Adjustable in 3 levels
(low/medium/high)
Adjustable in 2dB steps
One of the most important considerations in selecting the right wireless series for an application is
the number of channels required. G3 systems offer 20 “Banks” of coordinated frequency presets,
known as “Channels.” For reliable operation, all systems in a given frequency range should be set to
the same Bank, each to a unique available Channel. The number of Channels per Bank increases with
the series, up to 32 per bank in ew 500 G3. Larger multi-channel systems will be easier to set up and
coordinate with the more advanced series, like ew 500 G3.
One of the more powerful features found in ew 300 and ew 500 G3 systems is an Ethernet RJ 45
port, which allows users to remotely program and monitor their systems using Sennheiser’s Wireless
Systems Manager software, on either a Mac or PC. When interconnected with an Ethernet switch, ew
300 and 500 series systems can also perform a networked Easy Setup, distributing the results of a
common scan to all connected receivers - resulting in faster setup and coordination.
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Selecting Systems and Components
Sennheiser offers a wide range of evolution wireless G3 systems to cover almost any wireless
application, from wireless instruments to personal monitoring to portable ENG systems. G3 systems
are sold in sets, containing a matched transmitter and receiver, including:
EW 100 G3
EW 300 G3
EW 500 G3
Handheld Systems
ew 135 G3
ew 145 G3
ew 165 G3
ew 335 G3
ew 345 G3
ew 365 G3
ew 500-935 G3
ew 500-945 G3
ew 500-965 G3
Lavalier Systems
ew 112 G3
ew 122 G3
ew 312 G3
ew 322 G3
ew 512 G3
Headmic Systems
ew 152 G3
ew 352 G3
-
Instrument Systems
ew 172 G3
-
ew 572 G3
ew 112P G3
ew 122P G3
ew 135P G3
ew 100 ENG G3
-
-
-
ew 300 IEM G3
ew 300 2-IEM G3
-
Portable / Camera Systems
Monitoring Systems
Additional components can be added to enhance any system, but it is important to identify and
select the matching frequency range to ensure compatibility. To help simplify the matching process,
Sennheiser clearly prints the tuning range (A, G or B) on the back of all components. Transmitters and
receivers must also use the same compander circuitry to provide correct audio results. Sennheiser’s
proprietary HDX™ circuitry is featured in all three generations of evolution wireless (G1 / G2 / G3), as
well as our 2000 Series. As long as the frequency range matches, evolution wireless and 2000 Series
are fully forward and backwards compatible.
Accessorizing a Wireless System
Sennheiser offers many useful accessories for evolution wireless G3 to help expand the functionality of
the system. A few common accessories include:
GA3 Rack Adapter
For convenient side-by-side mounting of up to two fixed EM receivers,
SR transmitters, ASA1 splitters or AC3 combiners in a standard 19”
rack. Included with ew 300 G3 and ew 500 G3 systems, available
separately for ew 100 G3 systems.
GA3
AM2 Front Mount Antenna Kit
For use with a rack-mounted G3 receiver, transmitter, splitter or
combiner, the AM2 extends a pair of antenna rods to the half-rack
front panel included in the GA3 rack-mounting kit. Front-mounting
antenna rods can enhance system performance, when compared to
antennas “buried” inside the rack.
AM2
RMS 1 Remote Mute Switch
For use exclusively with the SK 300 G3, the RMS 1 is a programmable
remote mute switch which performs specialty applications such as
press-to-talk or press-to-mute.
RMS 1
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Operation: Frequency Considerations
The successful operation of an RF wireless system greatly depends on two things:
1) The frequencies used must avoid interference from competing signals, such as television
broadcast.
2) The frequencies used must not interfere with each other. Selected frequencies need to be
carefully calculated for sufficient spacing, and to avoid creating disruptive interference known as
intermodulation.
Geographic location plays a major role in the performance of your wireless system. The primary source
of competition is television broadcast transmission towers. It is likely that one or more television
stations will be broadcasting within range of your wireless system, creating sources of interference.
In planning your systems’ frequency requirements, it is advisable to determine what frequencies are
in use by local television stations. Sennheiser’s website, www.sennheiserUSA.com, has an interactive
Frequency Finder which can assist in identifying the local TV stations broadcasting in your area.
Local television stations are not the only source of interference, so having a complete knowledge of
your RF environment is an important step in planning your wireless microphone system.
To provide users with additional flexibility to avoid interference, evolution wireless G3 systems are
available in three distinct frequency ranges (A, G, B). Each range contains 1,680 user-selectable
frequencies and 20 “Banks” of coordinated frequency presets, known as “Channels.” For proper
multi-channel setup, all units in a frequency range should be set to the same Bank, each to a different
available Channel.
All G3 systems include an easy-to-use EASY SETUP process, which ensures your units are set to fully
compatible frequencies that avoid local interference.
Easy Setup / Scan New List:
1. On the receiver, press SET to enter menu. Press up/down buttons to select “Easy Setup”. Press SET
and choose “Scan New List.” Press SET to start scan.
2. After the scan is complete, the receiver will recommend the “Bank” with the most “Channels” free.
Press SET. Select a Channel using the up/down arrows and press SET to confirm. The receiver will
say “STORED.”
3. Tap the POWER button to exit the menu. The new selected frequency will be displayed. You should
see little to no RF activity on the meter (meaning, you are on a free channel).
4. Power up the transmitter you wish to pair with the receiver. Locate the transmitter’s infrared
(IR) port. On a G3 handheld transmitter, the port is located on the LCD display. On a bodypack
transmitter, it is located inside the battery compartment, to the right of the ON/OFF button.
5. For a rack-mount (EM) receiver, press the “SYNC” button on the front of the receiver. On a
portable (EK) receiver, press SET and use the up/down button to find “Sync.” Press SET. Hold
the transmitter‘s IR port in front of the receiver’s IR port, which is located on the left side of the
display. Be sure to align the IR ports so they face each other, approximately 1” to 2” apart.
6. If the SYNC is successful, you will see a "3" on the receiver screen. If you see an “X”, SYNC failed
and you should repeat step 5.
7. After a successful SYNC, you should see the same frequency displayed on both the receiver and
transmitter.
8. If setting up another system in the same frequency range (A/B/G), you can repeat the process
from Step 1. Make sure to choose the same BANK number as you did in step 2 to ensure compatible
operation, and a different channel number.
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Putting Together a System
Following are diagrams of several typical wireless microphone and wireless monitor systems.
NOTE: For systems larger than 8 channels, we recommend using Sennheiser's 2000 Series wireless:
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Four Channel Wireless System
(4 Handheld Systems)
Qty
4
1
Model
ew 335 G3
G3 Front Kit 4
Description
Handheld Systems w/MMD 835-1 capsules
Active splitter kit for four receiver system using front-mount antennas,
includes ASA1/NT, GA3, AM2
Antenna
Antenna
ASA1/NT
NT1-1-US
EM300G3
EM300G3
EM300G3
EM300G3
RF Cables
Power
PRO TIP: DC Power for (EM) receivers is provided via the "A" Outputs
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Eight Channel Wireless System
(4 Handheld Systems and 4 Lavalier Systems)
Qty
4
4
1
Model
ew 365 G3
ew 312 G3
G3 Omni Kit 8
Description
Handheld Systems w/MME865-1 capsules
Lavalier Systems w/ME2 capsules
Active splitter kit for eight receiver system using omnidirectional remote
paddle antennas, includes two (2) ASA1/NT, two (2) A1031-U, GA3, two (2)
BB1
Note: Various Lengths of RF cable available for antenna run (sold separately)
*AB3 boosters may be used to compensate for RF loss associated
with long cable runs.
Antenna
Antenna
AB3 (optional*)
AB3 (optional*)
NT1-1-US
ASA1/NT
NT1-1-US
ASA1/NT
EM300G3
EM300G3
EM300G3
EM300G3
EM300G3
EM300G3
EM300G3
EM300G3
RF Cables
Power
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PRO TIP: DC Power for )EM) receivers is provided via the "A" Outputs
Single Channel Wireless Monitor System
(1 ew 300IEM G3 system, for a single stage mix)
NOTE: additional EK300 receivers may be added as needed to monitor the same mix
Qty
1
Model
ew 300IEM G3
Description
Wireless monitor system with rack mountable transmitter,
GA3 rack mount kit, bodypack receiver and IE4 earbuds
Four Channel Wireless Monitor System
(4 ew300IEMG3 systems)
Qty
4
Model
ew 300IEM G3
1
G3 IEM Dir Kit 4
Description
Wireless monitor system with rack mountable transmitter, GA3 rack mount
kit, bodypack receiver and IE4 earbuds
Active combiner kit for four IEM transmitters with DC power distribution,
includes AC3/NT, GA3, A2003-UHF
Note: Various Lengths of RF cable available for antenna run (sold separately)
Pro Tip:
The AC3 has four (4) status LEDs on the front panel to indicate
that power is being distributed to the connected SR300G3.
Connect the included BNC cables as shown above to quickly
diagnosis any potential power issues with your equipment and
immediately identify the problematic rack position.
Antenna
RF IN 1
ANT
RF IN 2
RF IN 3
RF IN 4
NT1-1-US
RF OUT
Stereo Transmitter SR 300 IEM
FREQ Range-D 780-822 MHz
0682
DC OUT
12V/350mA
USE NT 3-1 ONLY
13,8V/3,5A
DC IN
PUSH
PUSH
Stereo Transmitter SR 300 IEM
FREQ Range-D 780-822 MHz
IDENT NO 627925
SER NO 2518100155
IC 2099A-G3SREK
0682
DESIGNED AND MADE IN GERMANY
ANT
L(I)
ANT
Loop Out
BAL
+22dBu
MAX
R(II)
Stereo Transmitter SR 300 IEM
FREQ Range-D 780-822 MHz
0682
L(I)
BAL
AF IN
+22dBu MAX
R(II)
L(I)
RF OUT
PUSH
PUSH
+22dBu
MAX
R(II)
Stereo Transmitter SR 300 IEM
FREQ Range-D 780-822 MHz
IDENT NO 627925
SER NO 2518100155
IC 2099A-G3SREK
0682
DESIGNED AND MADE IN GERMANY
ANT
L(I)
BAL
AF IN
+22dBu MAX
R(II)
RF OUT
PUSH
PUSH
IDENT NO 627925
SER NO 2518100155
IC 2099A-G3SREK
DESIGNED AND MADE IN GERMANY
ANT
Loop Out
BAL
L(I)
PUSH
PUSH
IDENT NO 627925
SER NO 2518100155
IC 2099A-G3SREK
DESIGNED AND MADE IN GERMANY
Loop Out
BAL
Loop Out
BAL
+22dBu
MAX
R(II)
L(I)
BAL
AF IN
+22dBu MAX
R(II)
RF OUT
L(I)
+22dBu
MAX
R(II)
L(I)
BAL
AF IN
+22dBu MAX
R(II)
RF OUT
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Antenna Distribution and Mounting Packages
Sennheiser has put together several antennas distribution packages to address common wireless
scenarios.
G3 OMNI KIT 4
Active splitter kit for four receiver
system using omnidirectional
remote paddle antennas, includes:
(1) ASA1/NT active splitter
(2) A1031-U antennas
(1) GA3 rack mount kit
G3 DIR KIT 4
Active splitter kit for four receiver
system using directional remote
paddle antennas, includes:
(1) ASA1/NT active splitter
(2) A2003-UHF antennas
(1) GA3 rack mount kit
G3 FRONT KIT 4
Active splitter kit for four receiver
system using front-mount antennas,
includes:
(1) ASA1/NT active splitter
(1) AM2 front mount kit
(1) GA3 rack mount kit
G3 OMNI KIT 8
Active splitter kit for eight receiver
system using omnidirectional
remote paddle antennas, includes:
(2) ASA1/NT active splitters
(2) A1031-U antennas
(1) GA3 rack mount kit
(2) BB1 interconnect BNC cables
G3 DIR KIT 8
Active splitter kit for eight receiver
system using directional remote
paddle antennas, includes:
(2) ASA1/NT active splitters
(2) A2003-UHF antennas
(1) GA3 rack mount kit
(2) BB1 interconnect BNC cables
G3 FRONT KIT 8
Active splitter kit for eight receiver
system using front-mount antennas,
includes:
(2) ASA1/NT active splitters
(1) AM2 front mount kit
(1) GA3 rack mount kit
(2) BB1 BNC interconnect cables
G3 IEM DIR KIT 4
Active combiner kit for four IEM
transmitters with DC power
distribution, includes:
(1) AC3/NT active combiner
(1) A2003-UHF antennas
(1) GA3 rack mount kit
NOTE: The antennas supplied with all ew rack-mountable receivers are to be used only in chassis-mounted (rear
jacks), or in conjunction with the AM2 front-mounting kit. These are ground plane devices and are never to be
used as a remote antenna solution on the end of a cable.
The following items are not included with Sennheiser’s antenna distribution kits.
You may require any of the following:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my receiver emit a horrible loud static noise when I power off my transmitter?
This simply means your wireless system is operating on a frequency that is already in use, most likely
by a television station. When the transmitter is on, everything may work fine because the transmitter’s
proximity overpowers the television signal. When the transmitter is powered off, the receiver still
attempts to latch onto any signal it can find. If you see RF activity on the receiver’s meters while the
transmitter powered off, that means that there is another signal interfering with your system (most
likely TV). You can use the “Easy Setup” / “Scan New List” process to find a new free frequency. Once
you identify and select a free frequency, this loud static noise will no longer come through your system
when the transmitter is powered off. If you use your system in various locations, it is always a good
idea to perform the “Easy Setup” process to identify a clean frequency as the RF environment will
change with geographic location. If your receiver cannot find a free Channel on which to operate, a
temporary solution is to raise “Squelch” from “Low” to the “Med” setting. Raising Squelch will block
larger RF signals. This is a temporary solution, and should only be used as a last resort as raising
Squelch also reduces operating range. It is always best to find a free frequency, whenever possible.
My wireless system is on and functioning, however I am experiencing feedback and
poor sound quality through my PA system.
From the factory, the output level on G3 rack-mount receivers is set to +18dB. This is a very strong
signal and can result in feedback or poor sound quality with certain mixing consoles and amps. To
remedy this, you can adjust the “AF OUT” menu on the receiver to a lower number. It is recommended
to start at around “0 dB” and perhaps “+3 dB or +6 dB” depending on your application. These are
guidelines, so feel free to experiment to get the best sound possible from your particular system.
Can I use rechargeable batteries?
Yes. Sennheiser offers the BA2015 rechargeable battery pack and the L2015/NT charging station.
Most G3 portable components feature external charging contacts to allow charging the BA2015 by
simply placing the portable device into the L2015 charger. Standard “AA” rechargeable batteries can
be used with G3 systems, however the external contacts will only serve to charge the BA2015. The
battery meter may also indicate a low battery status more quickly, due to the lower voltage produced
by NiMH rechargeable batteries. The BA2015 was designed to provide the correct battery reading,
and is the recommended solution.
AF and RF Mute – what’s the difference?
With G3 bodypack transmitters, users can program the Mute switch to act as either an AF Mute (audio
frequency) or an RF Mute (radio frequency). AF Mute performs a traditional audio mute. RF Mute will
cut the transmitter’s RF signal, which in turn mutes the receiver. This is particularly important for backup transmitters and guitarists/bassists with multiple transmitters connected to multiple instruments
and only one receiver. (Two transmitters cannot operate on the same frequency at the same time!).
With RF Mute, multiple guitars can all be equipped with transmitters, all set to the same frequency,
with only one active at a time. To switch instruments, simply engage the “Mute,” switch instruments
and “Unmute” the new instrument.
What are the advantages of Low Power mode on ew 300/500 G3 transmitters?
In many instances, users think more power is better but, with respect to wireless systems, “just
enough” power is best. The stronger your RF output power is, the greater chance your systems may
interfere with each other. Higher RF output power also makes it more difficult to deploy large multichannel systems. It will be possible to achieve higher channel counts in a 42 MHz switching bandwidth
by decreasing your RF output power and utilizing properly designed antenna systems.
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Frequently Asked Questions (Continued)
What is cable emulation?
Cable emulation allows a guitar player to add the effect of cable back into their instrument’s tone.
Longer cables add increasing amounts of capacitance, which can “load” the instrument’s pickups. The
result is a subtle but pleasing reduction of the instrument’s high frequencies. When guitarists move
from traditional cables to a wireless system, the sudden lack of capacitance can sound too bright or
“clean”. Cable emulation allows guitars to dial in three increasing levels (low / medium / high) of that
familiar treble roll-off back into their sound.
Why can’t I front-mount my antennas on the GA3 rack ears? The rack rails seem to get
in the way of the two holes.
To rack-mount the antennas on a full 19” rack unit, you will need the GA3030-AM accessory. This
accessory includes two rack handle mounting pieces that will enable you to attach the female BNC
bulkhead to the rack, right where there are already drilled and tapped threads. The antenna cable
will pass through the rack mount, via the holes, to the back of the receiver where it will connect. More
common is the use of the GA3 with the AM2. This allows one to rack mount a single system and place
the antennas in the same rack space on the included blank panel.
How do I use the built-in guitar tuner on my ew 100 or 500 series G3 receiver?
From the factory, the Tuner is inactive. To activate, access the receiver’s menus by pressing the “SET”
button. Use the up/down buttons (100 series) or jog dial (500 series) to find the “Advanced” menu
and press “SET.” Find “Guitar Tuner” and press “SET” again. Change the setting from “Inactive” to
either “Active” or “Audio Mute.” Press “SET” to store, and then tap the power button to exit to the
main operating screen. With the tuner now active, use the up/down buttons or jog wheel to access
the tuner screen. With the tuner set to “Active,” the receiver will always pass audio as you tune. If you
set the tuner to “Audio Mute,” the receiver will automatically mute the audio when the tuner screen is
active, allowing you to tune in silence.
Where’s the mute switch on the handheld?
SKM 100 / 500 G3 handheld transmitters do not have a “Mute” button. True professional
microphones (wired and wireless) usually do not have a mute button, as Front of House wants to
retain control over the audio. If a mute button is desired for a specific application, the SKM 300 G3
handheld transmitter does have a programmable button. You can program this model to have the
mute latch on/off, or be momentary such as “push to talk” or “push to cough.” In addition, you can
disable it entirely.
Conclusion
Wireless microphone and monitor systems have become standard fixtures in modern culture. Each time
we turn on a television, see a performance, watch the news, go to the theatre, or enjoy a concert, we are
surrounded by wireless technology. Wireless mic and monitoring systems allow you to express yourself
to your audience without being constrained by cables.
Sennheiser is committed to making wireless systems powerful, yet simple to use. As such, evolution
wireless G3 systems are ready to perform, right out of the box. With exceptional clarity, extended
transmission range, and proven durability, evolution wireless G3 is the best choice for affordable,
professional wireless performance.
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Appendix: Frequency Preset Charts
The following charts detail evolution wireless G3 ranges (A / G / B). Each range covers a 42 MHz with
a total of 1,680 UHF frequencies. All evolution wireless G3 systems include 20 banks of frequency presets. All channels (frequency presets) within a bank are calculated to be intermodulation-free. Banks
1-20 are factory-preset and cannot be changed.
The “U” frequency banks (ew 100: bank “U”, ew 300/ew 500: banks “U1”–“U6”) allow the user to
store custom frequencies, freely selectable in 25 kHz steps. These frequencies will not necessarily be
intermodulation-free.
The following tables list the frequency presets in the frequency banks “1” through “20”. ew 100 G3
systems include the first 12 channels in each frequency bank, ew 300 G3 series include the first 24
channels, and ew 500 G3 systems include the maximum 32 channels in each frequency bank.
For additional information about evolution wireless G3 or other Sennheiser products, please
contact Sennheiser at (860) 434-9190, or visit our website: www.sennheiserUSA.com
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Frequency Range A
US TV Channel
ew500
ew300
ew100
Channel
Ch. 21 (512–518 MHz)
Ch. 22 (518–524 MHz)
Ch. 23 (524–530 MHz)
Ch. 24 (530–536 MHz)
Ch. 25 (536–542 MHz)
Ch. 26 (542–548 MHz)
Ch. 27 (548–554 MHz)
Ch. 28 (554–560 MHz)
Bank 1
Bank 2
Bank 3
Bank 4
Bank 5
Bank 6
Bank 7
Bank 8
Bank 9
Bank 10
1
518.200
524.250
530.100
536.350
542.900
548.850
554.100
518.125
516.000
516.000
2
518.700
524.800
530.800
537.700
543.600
549.800
554.550
518.500
516.875
516.400
3
519.650
525.550
531.650
538.650
544.450
550.250
555.200
519.000
517.500
517.000
4
520.450
526.550
532.050
539.300
545.050
551.100
555.700
519.625
520.175
517.800
5
520.900
527.700
533.050
540.100
545.450
551.500
556.450
520.375
522.625
519.000
6
521.600
528.100
533.550
540.700
546.200
552.150
557.050
521.375
524.800
520.600
7
522.000
529.050
534.850
541.100
546.750
552.950
557.450
523.375
529.625
522.800
8
522.900
529.500
535.750
541.800
547.700
553.500
558.000
525.875
530.825
526.000
9
528.800
516.950
517.300
518.900
516.900
524.050
516.300
534.125
540.525
528.400
10
535.100
535.250
523.300
519.800
524.750
533.500
524.750
535.375
553.625
533.200
11
552.350
536.750
547.200
550.100
551.250
537.700
533.550
537.500
516.375
537.200
12
531.600
554.900
551.050
555.050
553.200
556.900
538.250
540.125
518.425
541.600
13
539.900
519.200
520.150
516.150
518.100
518.950
517.200
541.750
520.975
549.000
14
540.500
540.400
520.800
516.900
521.900
522.300
526.800
521.000
521.525
552.400
15
542.900
541.850
521.250
524.600
522.800
523.450
529.550
522.125
523.350
519.475
16
543.950
542.650
521.850
525.500
523.850
527.250
532.700
522.500
526.375
521.300
17
546.050
545.150
523.900
526.550
528.450
528.400
538.950
524.125
531.400
523.850
18
546.600
546.050
525.000
545.300
528.950
529.000
544.800
524.500
532.250
527.625
19
550.850
547.250
553.150
546.500
531.900
532.600
547.200
525.125
533.975
530.150
20
552.950
548.150
555.700
549.350
553.650
534.100
550.350
534.500
534.725
531.175
21
553.700
550.400
556.900
556.250
555.000
538.300
530.250
535.000
536.200
539.950
22
556.100
557.900
557.550
520.550
519.500
545.100
531.350
536.125
543.875
544.975
23
524.750
527.000
528.900
523.100
521.300
521.350
534.900
536.750
545.050
547.675
24
529.500
519.650
539.250
531.800
525.500
529.750
537.750
537.875
533.375
25
533.900
521.100
541.900
535.850
527.750
531.850
542.550
538.750
26
543.350
530.250
549.250
551.600
533.300
539.500
549.350
539.125
27
545.150
534.500
550.050
552.500
540.600
543.400
539.750
28
547.550
546.750
550.450
553.250
555.900
544.500
540.625
29
548.900
551.450
557.950
557.400
541.000
30
31
32
20
516–558 MHz
552.200
Frequency Range A
Ch. 21 (512–518 MHz)
Ch. 22 (518–524 MHz)
Ch. 23 (524–530 MHz)
Ch. 24 (530–536 MHz)
Ch. 25 (536–542 MHz)
Ch. 26 (542–548 MHz)
Ch. 27 (548–554 MHz)
Ch. 28 (554–560 MHz)
Bank 11
Bank 12
Bank 13
Bank 14
Bank 15
Bank 16
Bank 17
Bank 18
Bank 19
Bank 20
1
516.100
516.200
516.000
516.150
516.275
516.375
516.100
516.000
518.100
517.500
2
516.500
516.600
516.400
516.550
516.675
516.775
516.975
516.400
518.475
517.875
3
517.100
517.200
516.900
517.050
517.175
517.275
517.600
517.000
518.975
518.375
4
517.900
518.000
517.500
517.650
517.775
517.875
520.275
517.800
519.600
519.000
5
519.100
519.200
517.950
518.100
518.225
518.325
522.725
519.000
520.350
519.750
6
520.700
520.800
518.500
518.650
518.775
518.875
524.900
520.600
521.350
520.750
7
522.900
523.000
519.150
519.300
519.425
519.525
529.725
522.800
522.975
522.375
8
526.100
526.200
520.500
520.650
520.775
520.875
530.925
526.000
524.975
524.375
ew500
Channel
ew300
ew100
US TV Channel
516–558 MHz (continued)
9
528.500
528.600
521.200
521.350
521.475
521.575
540.625
528.400
527.100
526.500
10
533.300
533.400
522.650
522.800
522.925
523.025
553.725
533.200
530.100
529.500
11
537.300
537.400
523.400
523.550
523.675
523.775
516.475
537.200
531.350
530.750
12
541.700
541.800
525.100
525.250
525.375
525.475
518.525
541.600
534.475
533.875
13
549.100
549.200
526.500
526.650
526.775
526.875
521.075
549.000
537.975
537.375
14
519.575
557.800
529.100
529.250
529.375
529.475
521.625
552.400
542.725
540.125
15
521.400
519.675
530.900
531.050
531.175
531.275
523.450
519.475
548.350
548.125
16
523.950
521.500
532.050
532.200
532.325
532.425
526.475
521.300
553.350
552.000
17
527.725
524.050
533.950
534.100
534.225
534.325
531.500
523.850
521.850
521.875
18
530.250
527.825
538.600
538.750
538.875
538.975
532.350
527.625
522.475
523.750
19
531.275
530.350
543.150
543.300
543.425
543.525
534.075
530.150
523.850
525.500
20
540.050
531.375
543.950
544.100
544.225
544.325
534.825
531.175
524.350
527.000
21
545.075
540.150
547.900
548.050
548.175
548.275
536.300
539.950
527.725
527.375
22
547.775
545.175
543.975
544.975
528.975
528.375
547.875
545.150
547.675
529.475
528.750
533.475
23
24
541.975
532.225
531.375
25
543.725
532.725
531.875
26
546.550
538.475
533.375
27
539.100
538.125
28
539.600
538.625
29
540.975
540.500
30
542.225
542.625
31
543.850
32
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Frequency Range G
US TV Channel
22
ew500
ew300
ew100
Channel
566–608 MHz
Ch. 30 (566–572 MHz)
Ch. 31 (572–578 MHz)
Ch. 32 (578–584 MHz)
Ch. 33 (584–590 MHz)
Ch. 34 (590–596 MHz)
Ch. 35 (596–602 MHz)
Ch. 36 (602–608 MHz)
Bank 1
Bank 2
Bank 3
Bank 4
Bank 5
Bank 6
Bank 7
Bank 8
Bank 9
Bank 10
1
566.450
572.400
578.400
584.400
590.700
596.400
602.250
566.000
566.000
566.100
2
566.950
573.100
579.300
584.900
591.550
596.800
602.800
566.875
566.400
566.500
3
567.900
574.100
579.700
585.550
592.600
597.500
603.200
567.500
567.000
567.100
4
568.350
574.950
580.750
586.000
593.400
598.000
604.300
570.175
567.800
567.900
5
569.500
576.150
581.200
586.850
593.950
599.400
605.100
572.625
569.000
569.100
6
570.050
576.550
582.400
587.400
594.700
600.050
605.550
574.800
570.600
570.700
7
570.850
577.200
583.250
588.600
595.100
601.050
606.550
579.625
572.800
572.900
8
571.250
577.650
583.800
589.500
595.700
601.600
607.700
580.825
576.000
576.100
9
584.300
567.900
568.100
567.250
571.100
570.200
568.250
590.525
578.400
578.500
10
591.550
581.850
568.700
574.450
578.450
575.900
574.850
601.700
583.200
583.300
11
604.250
597.000
592.250
598.000
584.450
581.750
580.700
603.625
587.200
587.300
12
606.450
607.750
603.500
601.150
605.600
585.050
587.900
608.000
591.600
591.700
13
572.800
566.150
573.800
567.850
566.450
566.450
566.300
566.375
599.000
599.100
14
577.900
566.950
575.150
568.900
567.650
567.800
567.350
567.900
602.400
602.500
15
580.150
580.900
587.450
571.600
568.100
568.250
571.700
568.425
607.600
607.700
16
586.550
586.700
597.200
572.200
569.900
569.600
572.450
569.125
568.175
568.275
17
589.750
590.300
597.950
573.850
571.550
571.700
574.100
569.575
569.475
569.575
18
593.550
593.100
600.200
580.750
572.750
573.500
575.900
570.975
571.300
571.400
19
595.050
595.250
600.950
582.100
576.800
577.850
578.900
571.525
573.850
573.950
20
596.700
601.300
602.750
595.750
583.550
578.600
582.800
573.350
577.625
577.725
21
599.550
602.100
604.100
598.600
586.100
589.550
591.350
576.375
580.150
580.250
22
601.050
602.650
605.900
601.750
600.050
594.650
593.450
581.400
581.175
581.275
23
603.250
606.000
606.500
603.550
603.950
605.000
597.500
582.250
589.950
590.050
24
607.750
606.950
607.850
606.100
605.150
606.050
598.550
583.975
594.975
595.075
25
574.900
569.350
569.900
566.500
566.900
572.900
568.850
584.725
597.675
597.775
26
582.650
570.250
571.550
570.400
573.500
574.250
570.500
586.200
600.975
601.075
27
593.150
583.350
572.750
574.900
574.700
576.500
571.250
593.875
601.900
602.000
28
594.200
583.900
575.750
590.800
577.700
580.400
576.800
595.050
604.625
604.725
29
596.200
590.800
584.600
591.850
600.950
580.850
582.200
600.625
605.250
605.350
30
597.550
594.500
594.650
593.200
602.150
590.300
583.850
601.275
604.125
604.225
31
603.850
603.550
598.550
600.100
606.500
602.900
596.300
607.050
603.375
603.475
32
607.200
604.600
607.400
607.900
607.700
607.250
601.100
583.375
Frequency Range G
Ch. 30 (566–572 MHz)
Ch. 31 (572–578 MHz)
Ch. 32 (578–584 MHz)
Ch. 33 (584–590 MHz)
Ch. 34 (590–596 MHz)
Ch. 35 (596–602 MHz)
Ch. 36 (602–608 MHz)
Channel
Bank 11
Bank 12
Bank 13
Bank 14
Bank 15
Bank 16
Bank 17
Bank 18
Bank 19
Bank 20
1
566.200
566.000
566.125
566.275
566.375
566.150
607.850
566.100
568.100
567.500
ew500
ew300
ew100
US TV Channel
566–608 MHz (continued)
2
566.600
566.400
566.525
566.675
566.775
566.525
607.475
566.975
568.475
567.875
3
567.200
566.900
567.025
567.175
567.275
566.975
607.025
567.600
568.975
568.375
4
568.000
567.500
567.625
567.775
567.875
567.500
606.500
570.275
569.600
569.000
5
569.200
567.950
568.075
568.225
568.325
568.100
605.900
572.725
570.350
569.750
6
570.800
568.500
568.625
568.775
568.875
568.775
605.225
574.900
571.350
570.750
7
573.000
569.150
569.275
569.425
569.525
569.525
604.475
579.725
572.975
572.375
8
576.200
570.500
570.625
570.775
570.875
570.425
603.575
580.925
574.975
574.375
9
578.600
571.200
571.325
571.475
571.575
571.625
602.375
590.625
577.100
576.500
10
583.400
572.650
572.775
572.925
573.025
573.125
600.875
601.800
580.100
579.500
11
587.400
573.400
573.525
573.675
573.775
574.850
599.150
603.725
581.350
580.750
12
591.800
575.100
575.225
575.375
575.475
577.325
596.675
566.475
584.475
583.875
13
599.200
576.500
576.625
576.775
576.875
580.400
593.600
568.000
587.975
587.375
14
602.600
579.100
579.225
579.375
579.475
582.575
591.425
568.525
592.725
590.125
15
607.800
580.900
581.025
581.175
581.275
585.350
588.650
569.225
598.350
598.125
16
568.375
582.050
582.175
582.325
582.425
589.025
584.975
569.675
603.350
602.000
17
569.675
583.950
584.075
584.225
584.325
592.175
581.825
571.075
606.100
607.000
18
571.500
588.600
588.725
588.875
588.975
596.675
577.325
571.625
571.850
571.250
19
574.050
593.150
593.275
593.425
593.525
598.550
575.450
573.450
572.475
571.875
20
577.825
593.950
594.075
594.225
594.325
601.850
572.150
576.475
573.850
573.750
21
580.350
597.900
598.025
598.175
598.275
605.675
568.325
581.500
574.350
575.500
22
581.375
600.250
600.375
600.525
600.625
606.725
567.275
582.350
577.725
577.000
23
590.150
601.200
601.325
601.475
601.575
607.900
566.100
584.075
578.975
577.375
24
595.175
606.300
606.425
606.575
606.675
607.275
566.725
584.825
579.475
578.375
25
597.875
607.550
607.675
607.825
607.925
603.300
570.700
586.300
582.225
578.750
26
601.175
602.500
571.500
593.975
582.725
581.375
27
602.100
595.725
578.275
595.150
588.475
581.875
28
604.825
589.725
584.275
600.725
589.100
583.375
29
605.450
584.575
589.425
601.375
589.600
588.125
30
604.325
579.000
595.000
607.150
590.975
588.625
31
603.575
575.275
598.725
583.475
592.225
590.500
569.925
604.075
593.850
592.625
32
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Frequency Range B
US TV Channel
24
ew500
ew300
ew100
Channel
626–668 MHz
Ch. 40 (626–632 MHz)
Ch. 41 (632–638 MHz)
Ch. 42 (638–644 MHz)
Ch. 43 (644–650 MHz)
Ch. 44 (650–656 MHz)
Ch. 45 (656–662 MHz)
Ch. 46 (662–668 MHz)
Bank 1
Bank 2
Bank 3
Bank 4
Bank 5
Bank 6
Bank 7
Bank 8
Bank 9
Bank 10
1
626.300
632.350
638.450
644.550
650.200
656.350
662.750
632.925
626.000
626.000
2
626.750
632.800
639.050
645.450
650.750
656.800
663.150
635.425
626.875
626.400
3
627.450
633.750
639.450
646.650
651.600
657.450
663.950
639.350
627.500
627.000
4
628.450
634.350
640.200
647.200
652.800
657.850
664.500
640.050
630.175
627.800
5
628.900
635.700
640.750
648.050
653.250
659.050
665.650
648.500
632.625
629.000
6
629.700
636.200
641.550
648.500
654.300
659.900
666.100
653.950
634.800
630.600
7
630.800
636.900
642.600
649.150
654.700
660.900
667.050
655.350
639.625
632.800
8
631.750
637.300
643.450
649.650
655.600
661.600
667.550
656.250
640.825
636.000
9
640.550
628.850
628.550
630.500
630.500
626.250
627.550
659.025
650.525
638.400
10
646.100
641.600
649.700
636.050
641.750
637.000
629.750
665.175
661.700
643.200
11
653.300
647.150
655.700
659.600
665.300
640.900
642.450
665.675
663.625
647.200
12
659.150
665.300
663.050
666.800
665.900
652.150
649.700
667.275
668.000
651.600
13
635.450
643.100
629.000
627.950
626.150
627.050
626.250
631.200
626.375
659.000
14
636.500
643.850
630.200
632.300
627.500
628.000
630.750
633.750
627.900
662.400
15
642.650
648.200
634.100
632.900
628.100
631.350
632.950
636.025
628.425
667.600
16
651.200
652.250
648.050
635.450
629.900
631.900
634.450
638.500
629.125
628.175
17
655.100
653.000
650.600
638.300
631.250
632.700
637.300
640.450
629.575
629.475
18
658.100
656.450
657.350
651.950
633.050
638.750
638.950
643.650
630.975
631.300
19
659.900
658.250
661.400
653.300
633.800
643.700
640.450
653.000
631.525
633.850
20
661.550
661.250
662.600
660.200
636.050
647.300
644.250
655.875
633.350
637.625
21
662.300
662.300
664.250
661.850
636.800
653.100
647.450
660.050
636.375
640.150
22
665.750
663.050
666.050
662.450
646.550
666.100
653.850
661.200
641.400
641.175
23
666.650
664.550
666.500
665.150
658.850
667.050
656.100
662.500
642.250
649.950
24
667.700
666.950
667.700
666.200
660.200
667.850
661.200
667.700
643.975
654.975
25
632.900
626.150
626.450
626.150
626.600
629.400
626.800
636.750
644.725
657.675
26
638.150
626.900
627.650
633.950
635.450
630.450
630.150
641.425
646.200
660.975
27
646.850
628.100
632.000
640.850
639.350
636.250
636.450
651.150
653.875
661.900
28
650.150
641.150
633.200
642.200
649.400
639.500
637.800
655.050
664.625
29
651.800
653.600
656.450
643.250
658.250
643.250
639.800
660.625
665.250
30
656.150
655.700
659.450
659.150
661.250
650.650
640.850
661.275
664.125
31
663.500
660.350
660.650
663.650
662.450
663.700
651.350
667.050
663.375
32
664.550
665.900
667.250
667.550
664.100
664.500
659.100
643.375
Frequency Range B
US TV Channel
ew500
ew300
ew100
Channel
626–668 MHz (continued)
Ch. 40 (626–632 MHz)
Ch. 41 (632–638 MHz)
Ch. 42 (638–644 MHz)
Bank 11
Bank 12
Bank 13
Ch. 43 (644–650 MHz)
Ch. 44 (650–656 MHz)
Ch. 45 (656–662 MHz)
Bank 14
Bank 15
Ch. 46 (662–668 MHz)
Bank 16
Bank 17
Bank 18
Bank 19
Bank 20
1
626.100
626.200
626.050
626.175
626.300
626.375
626.150
667.850
626.100
628.100
2
626.500
626.600
626.450
626.575
626.700
626.775
626.525
667.475
626.975
628.475
3
627.100
627.200
626.950
627.075
627.200
627.275
626.975
667.025
627.600
628.975
4
627.900
628.000
627.550
627.675
627.800
627.875
627.500
666.500
630.275
629.600
5
629.100
629.200
628.000
628.125
628.250
628.325
628.100
665.900
632.725
630.350
6
630.700
630.800
628.550
628.675
628.800
628.875
628.775
665.225
634.900
631.350
7
632.900
633.000
629.200
629.325
629.450
629.525
629.525
664.475
639.725
632.975
8
636.100
636.200
630.550
630.675
630.800
630.875
630.425
663.575
640.925
634.975
9
638.500
638.600
631.250
631.375
631.500
631.575
631.625
662.375
650.625
637.100
10
643.300
643.400
632.700
632.825
632.950
633.025
633.125
660.875
661.800
640.100
11
647.300
647.400
633.450
633.575
633.700
633.775
634.850
659.150
663.725
641.350
12
651.700
651.800
635.150
635.275
635.400
635.475
637.325
656.675
626.475
644.475
13
659.100
659.200
636.550
636.675
636.800
636.875
640.400
653.600
628.000
647.975
14
662.500
662.600
639.150
639.275
639.400
639.475
642.575
651.425
628.525
652.725
15
667.700
667.800
640.950
641.075
641.200
641.275
645.350
648.650
629.225
658.350
16
628.275
628.375
642.100
642.225
642.350
642.425
649.025
644.975
629.675
663.350
17
629.575
629.675
644.000
644.125
644.250
644.325
652.175
641.825
631.075
666.100
18
631.400
631.500
648.650
648.775
648.900
648.975
656.675
637.325
631.625
631.850
19
633.950
634.050
653.200
653.325
653.450
653.525
658.550
635.450
633.450
632.475
20
637.725
637.825
654.000
654.125
654.250
654.325
661.850
632.150
636.475
633.850
21
640.250
640.350
657.950
658.075
658.200
658.275
665.675
628.325
641.500
634.350
22
641.275
641.375
660.300
660.425
660.550
660.625
666.725
627.275
642.350
637.725
23
650.050
650.150
661.250
661.375
661.500
661.575
629.925
626.100
644.075
638.975
24
655.075
655.175
666.350
666.475
666.600
666.675
635.275
626.725
644.825
639.475
25
657.775
657.875
667.600
667.725
667.850
667.925
639.000
630.700
646.300
642.225
26
661.075
661.175
644.575
631.500
653.975
642.725
27
662.000
662.100
649.725
638.275
655.150
648.475
28
664.725
664.825
655.725
644.275
660.725
649.100
29
665.350
665.450
662.500
649.425
661.375
649.600
30
664.225
664.325
663.300
655.000
667.150
650.975
31
663.475
663.575
667.275
658.725
643.475
652.225
667.900
664.075
32
653.850
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