C M Y CM MY CY CMY K EK 100 Instruction manual Instruction manual Notice d’emploi Istruzioni per l’uso Instrucciones de uso Gebruiksaanwijzing Manual de instruções
Contents Important safety instructions .......................................................................... 2 The EK 100 G3 diversity receiver ..................................................................... 3 The frequency bank system .......................................................................... 3 Areas of application ........................................................................................ 4 Delivery includes ..........................................................
Important safety instructions Important safety instructions • Read this instruction manual. • Keep this instruction manual. Always include this instruction manual when passing the product on to third parties. • Heed all warnings and follow all instructions in this instruction manual. • Use only a cloth for cleaning the product. • Do not place the product near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
The EK 100 G3 diversity receiver The EK 100 G3 diversity receiver This diversity receiver is part of the evolution wireless series generation 3 (ew G3). With this series, Sennheiser offers high-quality state-of-the-art RF transmission systems with a high level of operational reliability and ease of use. Transmitters and receivers permit wireless transmission with studio-quality sound.
Delivery includes Areas of application The receiver can be combined with the following transmitters: Bodypack transmitter Radio microphone Plug-on transmitter SK 100 SKM 100 SKP 100 These transmitters are available in the same UHF frequency ranges and are equipped with the same frequency bank system with factory-preset frequencies.
Product overview Product overview Overview of the EK 100 G3 diversity receiver 쐇 쐃 쐋 씈 쐄 쐏 쐉 쐄 쐈 쐂 쐆 쐅 쐊 쐅 쐎 쐃 3.
Product overview Overview of the displays After switch-on, the diversity receiver displays the “Frequency/Name” standard display. For further illustrations and examples of the different standard displays, refer to page 10. The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds. 햲 햳 햴 햵 823.
Putting the diversity receiver into operation Putting the diversity receiver into operation Inserting the batteries/accupack For powering the diversity receiver, you can either use two 1.5 V AA size batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack or the DC 2 power adapter (see “Accessories” on page 23). 왘 Open the battery compartment by pushing the two catches 쐅 in the direction of the arrows and open the cover 쐎. 쐎 쐅 쐎 쐄 왘 Insert the two batteries or the accupack as shown above.
Putting the diversity receiver into operation 왘 Lift one side of the belt clip 씌 as shown. 씌 왘 Press down the belt clip 씌 at one fixing point and pull it out of the receiver housing. 왘 Repeat for the other side. 왘 Place the perforated plate 씉 onto the rear of the receiver. 왘 Reinsert the belt clip 씌. 왘 Use one of the supplied line cables to connect the line input of the camera to the socket 쐃. 쐃 The ground connection of the line cable serves as the antenna for the second diversity section.
Using the diversity receiver Using the diversity receiver To establish a transmission link, proceed as follows: 1. Switch the diversity receiver on (see next section). 2. Switch a transmitter on (see the instruction manual of the transmitter). The transmission link is established and the receiver’s RF level display “RF” 햲 reacts. It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 19.
Using the diversity receiver Deactivating the lock mode temporarily You can activate or deactivate the automatic lock mode via the “Auto Lock” menu item (see page 16). If the lock mode is activated, you have to temporarily deactivate it in order to be able to operate the receiver: SET 왘 Press the SET button. “Locked” appears on the display panel. 왘 Press the rocker button. “Unlock?” appears on the display panel. SET 왘 Press the SET button.
Using the operating menu Using the operating menu A special feature of the Sennheiser ew G3 series is the consistent, intuitive menu structure of transmitters and receivers. As a result, adjustments to the settings can be made quickly – even in stressful situations, for example on stage or during a live show or presentation.
Using the operating menu Display Function of the menu item Page Extended menu “Advanced Menu” Tune Sets the receiving frequencies for the frequency bank “U” 16 Sets the channel and the receiving frequency for the frequency bank “U” 17 Pilot Tone* Activates/deactivates the pilot tone evaluation 18 LCD Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the display panel 18 Reset Resets the settings made in the operating menu 18 Software Revision Displays the current software revision Exit 18 Exits the exten
Using the operating menu Canceling an entry ON/OFF 왘 Press the ON/OFF button to cancel the entry. The current standard display appears on the display panel. To subsequently return to the last edited menu item: SET 왘 Press the SET button repeatedly until the last edited menu item appears. Exiting a menu item To return to the next higher menu level: 왘 Change to the “Exit” menu item. Menu Exit SET 왘 Confirm your selection. You return to the next higher menu level.
Adjusting settings via the operating menu Adjusting settings via the operating menu The main menu “Menu” Synchronizing a transmitter with the diversity receiver – “Sync” You can synchronize a suitable transmitter of the ew 100 G3 series with the diversity receiver.
Adjusting settings via the operating menu If the squelch threshold is set to “High”, the transmission range will be reduced under unfavourable reception conditions. The squelch should only be switched off for servicing purposes. With the squelch threshold set to “Low”, you switch the squelch off by keeping the DOWN rocker button pressed for 3 seconds. Display Squelch is ... 823.925 MHz ew100 G3 햻 RF AF P MUTE 823.925 MHz ew100 G3 햻 RF AF P ... switched on.
Adjusting settings via the operating menu Entering a name – “Name” Menu Name Lichael Call up “Name” Name Lichael Name Michael Enter a character and confirm Enter a character; store the setting “Stored” Via the “Name” menu, you can enter a freely selectable name (e.g. the name of the performer) for the receiver. The name is displayed on the standard display (see page 6).
Adjusting settings via the operating menu Via the “Tune” menu item, you can set a receiving frequency to be stored in the current channel or you can select a different channel in the frequency bank “U” and assign this channel a receiving frequency. Setting a receiving frequency for the current channel 왘 Press the rocker button until the “Tune” menu item appears. SET 왘 Press the SET button. The MHz section of the receiving frequency of the channel is highlighted. Advanced Menu Tune 823.
Adjusting settings via the operating menu Activating/deactivating the pilot tone evaluation – “Pilot Tone” Advanced Menu Name Pilot Tone Active Pilot Active Call up “Pilot Tone” Pilot Inactive Select the desired setting Store the setting “Stored” The transmitter adds an inaudible signal, known as the pilot tone, to the transmitted signal. The diversity receiver detects and evaluates the pilot tone.
Synchronizing a transmitter with the diversity receiver Synchronizing a transmitter with the diversity receiver When synchronizing a transmitter with a diversity receiver, please observe the following: 왘 Only use a transmitter and a diversity receiver from the same frequency range (see the type plates on the transmitter and the diversity receiver). 왘 Make sure that the desired frequencies are listed in the enclosed frequency information sheet.
Synchronizing a transmitter with the diversity receiver 왘 On one of the receivers, select a channel within this frequency bank and assign this channel one of the calculated receiving frequencies (see page 17). 왘 Synchronize a transmitter with this receiver (see page 14). OR: 왘 Manually set the transmitter to the same frequency bank and channel that you set on the receiver. 왘 Repeat for the remaining transmitters and receivers as described above.
Cleaning the diversity receiver Cleaning the diversity receiver CAUTION! Liquids can damage the electronics of the receiver! Liquids entering the housing of the device can cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics. 왘 Keep all liquids away from the receiver. 왘 Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents. 왘 Use a cloth to clean the diversity receiver from time to time. Recommendations and tips ... for the diversity receiver • Make sure that the antenna and the line cable do not cross.
If a problem occurs ... If a problem occurs ... Problem Possible cause Possible solution Diversity Lock mode is activated Deactivate the lock mode receiver cannot (see page 10). be operated, “Locked” appears on the display panel No operation indication Batteries are flat or accupack is flat No RF signal Transmitter and Set the transmitter and receiver are not on the receiver to the same channel. same channel Synchronize the transmitter with the receiver (see page 14).
Accessories Accessories The following EK 100 G3 accessories are available from your specialist dealer: Cat. No.
Manufacturer Declarations Operating time typ. 8 hrs Dimensions approx. 82 x 64 x 24 mm Weight (incl. batteries) approx. 120 g In compliance with Europe EMC: EN 301489-1/-9 Radio: EN 300422-1/-2 Safety: EN 60065 USA 47 CFR 15 subpart B Approved by Canada Industry Canada RSS 123 IC 2099A-G3EK100 limited to 806 MHz Connector assignment 3.5 mm jack plug wired stereo wired mono + NC + Manufacturer Declarations Warranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co.
Manufacturer Declarations Statements regarding FCC and Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Index Index Accessories 23 Accupack charging inserting Name (entering a name) O 7 7 Operating menu overview 11 settings 14 using 12 P Advanced Menu (extended menu) overview 12 settings 16 16 AF Out (adjusting the audio output Pilot Tone (activating/deactivating the pilot tone level) 16 evaluation) 18 Auto Lock (activating/deactivating R the lock mode) 16 B Batteries battery status inserting 7 6 Buttons function of the ~ 11 ON/OFF button 5 SET button 5 UP/DOWN button 5 C Channel assigning a freque
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