Sennheiser Camcorder 100 P SERIES User Manual

100-P Series  
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Instruction manual | Notice d’emploi  
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Istruzioni per l’uso  
Gebruiksaanwijzing  
Instrucciones de uso  
Manual de instruções  
Contents  
Contents  
Important safety instructions ............................................................................................................................................................. 2  
The ew 100 G3 evolution wireless series .......................................................................................................................................... 3  
The frequency bank system ........................................................................................................................................................... 3  
Product overviews .................................................................................................................................................................................. 4  
Overview of the EK 100 G3 diversity receiver ............................................................................................................................ 4  
Overview of the SK 100 G3 bodypack transmitter ................................................................................................................... 5  
Overview of the SKM 100 G3 radio microphone ........................................................................................................................ 6  
Overview of the SKP 100 G3 plug-on transmitter ..................................................................................................................... 7  
Overview of the displays of the EK 100 G3 ................................................................................................................................ 8  
Overview of the displays of the SK 100/SKM 100/SKP 100 G3 ............................................................................................. 9  
Putting the devices into operation ................................................................................................................................................... 10  
EK 100 G3 diversity receiver ........................................................................................................................................................ 10  
SK 100 G3 bodypack transmitter ............................................................................................................................................... 12  
SKM 100 G3 radio microphone .................................................................................................................................................... 13  
SKP 100 G3 plug-on transmitter ................................................................................................................................................. 15  
Using the devices .................................................................................................................................................................................. 16  
Switching the devices on/off ....................................................................................................................................................... 17  
Synchronizing a transmitter with the diversity receiver ....................................................................................................... 19  
Deactivating the lock mode temporarily ................................................................................................................................... 20  
Muting the audio signal or deactivating the RF signal ........................................................................................................... 21  
Selecting a standard display ........................................................................................................................................................ 22  
Overview of the operating menus .................................................................................................................................................... 23  
Synchronizing transmitters with diversity receivers ................................................................................................................... 26  
Cleaning the devices ............................................................................................................................................................................. 28  
If a problem occurs ... ........................................................................................................................................................................... 29  
Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 31  
Manufacturer Declarations ................................................................................................................................................................. 34  
Detailed instruction manuals for the individual products can be found on the corresponding product  
1
Important safety instructions  
Important safety instructions  
Read this instruction manual.  
Keep this instruction manual. Always include this instruction manual when passing the  
products on to third parties.  
Heed all warnings and follow all instructions in this instruction manual.  
Use only a cloth for cleaning the products.  
Do not place the products near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other devices  
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
Only use attachments/accessories specified by Sennheiser.  
When replacement parts are required, only use replacement parts specified by Sennheiser  
or those having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions  
may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.  
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Servicing is required if the products have been damaged in any way, liquid has been spilled,  
objects have fallen inside, the products 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 products near water  
and do not expose them to rain or moisture.  
Intended use  
Intended use of the ew 100 G3 products devices includes:  
having read these instructions especially the chapter “Important safety instructions”,  
using the products within the operating conditions and limitations described in this  
instruction manual.  
“Improper use” means using the products other than as described in 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. Transmit-  
ters and receivers permit wireless transmission with studio-quality sound.  
Adaptive diversity  
The EK 100 G3 diversity receiver operates on the adaptive diversity principle where the shield  
of the line cable is used as the second antenna to provide improved reception.  
The frequency bank system  
The devices are available in 6 UHF frequency ranges with 1,680 frequencies per frequency  
range:  
Range G:  
Range B:  
Range E:  
Range A:  
516 – 558  
Range C:  
734 – 776  
Range D:  
780 – 822  
566 – 608  
626 – 668  
823 – 865  
Each frequency range (A–E, G) offers 21 frequency banks with up to 12 channels each:  
Channel 1 – frequency preset  
Channel 2 – frequency preset  
Frequency bank 1 ... 20  
Channel 12 – frequency preset  
Channel 1 – freely selectable frequency  
Channel 2 – freely selectable frequency  
Frequency bank U  
Channel 12 – freely selectable frequency  
Each of the channels in the frequency banks “1” to “20” has been factory-preset to a fixed  
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  
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 overviews  
Product overviews  
Overview of the EK 100 G3 diversity receiver  
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Operating elements  
² SET button  
³ 3.5 mm jack socket, lockable (AF OUT)  
(the shielding is used by antenna II)  
̆/̄ rocker button (UP/DOWN)  
º Battery compartment  
¾ Battery compartment cover  
µ Battery compartment catches  
¸ Infra-red interface  
· Antenna I  
» Operation and battery status indicator,  
red LED  
(lit = ON/flashing = LOW BATTERY)  
¿ RF signal indication, green LED  
(lit = RF)  
¹ ON/OFF button  
(serves as the ESC (cancel) key in  
the operating menu)  
´ Charging contacts  
Ƹ Display panel, backlit in orange  
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Product overviews  
Overview of the SK 100 G3 bodypack transmitter  
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Operating elements  
SET button  
³ Microphone/instrument input (MIC/LINE),  
3.5 mm jack socket, lockable  
º ̆/̄ rocker button (UP/DOWN)  
¾ Battery compartment  
· MUTE switch  
» Antenna  
µ Battery compartment cover  
¸ Battery compartment catches  
¹ Infra-red interface  
¿ Operation and battery status indicator,  
red LED  
(lit = ON/flashing = LOW BATTERY)  
Ƹ ON/OFF button,  
´ Audio overmodulation indicator,  
yellow LED  
serves as the ESC (cancel) key in  
the operating menu  
(lit = AF PEAK)  
ƹ Display panel, backlit in orange  
² Charging contacts  
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Product overviews  
Overview of the SKM 100 G3 radio microphone  
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Operating elements  
º Color-coded protection ring;  
³ Microphone head (interchangeable)  
available in different colors  
· Name and pick-up pattern of the  
¾ Operation and battery status indicator,  
red LED  
microphone head (not visible here)  
» Body of radio microphone  
(lit = ON/flashing = LOW BATTERY)  
¿ Battery compartment (not visible from  
µ Charging contacts  
outside)  
¸ Multi-function switch:  
´ Display panel, backlit in orange  
² Infra-red interface  
Antenna  
̄ (DOWN), ̆ (UP) and (SET)  
¹ ON/OFF button,  
serves as the ESC (cancel) key in the  
operating menu  
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Product overviews  
Overview of the SKP 100 G3 plug-on transmitter  
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Operating elements  
Operation and battery status indicator,  
red LED  
³ Microphone input, XLR-3 socket  
(female, unbalanced)  
(lit = ON/flashing = LOW BATTERY)  
· Mechanical locking ring of  
º ON/OFF button  
XLR-3 socket  
(serves as the ESC (cancel) key in the  
operating menu)  
» Infra-red interface  
¿ Display panel, backlit in orange  
¾ MUTE switch  
´ UP button (̆)  
µ SET button  
² DOWN button (̄)  
¸ Battery compartment cover  
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Product overviews  
Overview of the displays of the EK 100 G3  
After switch-on, the diversity receiver displays the standard display “Frequency/Name”.  
For further illustrations and examples of the different standard displays, refer to page 22.  
The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds.  
MHz  
533.875  
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MUTE  
RF AF  
P
Display  
RF level “RF”  
(Radio Frequency)  
Meaning  
Diversity display:  
Antenna input I is active  
Antenna input II is active  
RF signal level:  
Field strength of the received signal  
RF  
Squelch threshold level  
Audio level “AF”  
Modulation of the transmitter  
Peak hold function  
(Audio Frequency)  
When the display shows full deflection, the audio  
input level is excessively high.  
AF  
Frequency  
Name  
Current receiving frequency  
Freely selectable name of the receiver  
Lock mode is activated  
Lock mode icon  
Battery status  
Charge status:  
approx. 100%  
approx. 70%  
approx. 30%  
Charge status is critical; in addition,  
the red LOW BATT LED » is flashing.  
Muting function  
MUTE”  
Mute” is only displayed on the “Frequency/Name” standard  
display (see page 22) when no RF signal is being received.  
The diversity receiver then does not output an audio signal.  
or  
line output level  
AF OUT  
The line output level AF OUT is only displayed on the  
Frequency bank/Channel/Name” standard display  
(see page 22).  
Pilot tone “P”  
Activated pilot tone evaluation  
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Product overviews  
Overview of the displays of the SK 100/SKM 100/SKP 100 G3  
After switch-on, the transmitter displays the standard display “Frequency/Name”.  
For further illustrations and examples of the different standard displays, refer to page 22.  
The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds.  
ባ ቤ  
MHz  
533.875  
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P
MUTE  
AF  
Display  
Meaning  
Audio level “AF”  
Modulation of the SK/SKM/SKP 100 G3  
with peak hold function.  
Frequency  
Name  
Current transmission frequency  
Freely selectable name of the transmitter  
RF signal is being transmitted  
Lock mode is activated  
Transmission icon  
Lock mode icon  
Pilot tone “P”  
MUTE”  
Pilot tone transmission is activated  
Audio signal is muted  
Battery status  
Charge status:  
approx. 100%  
approx. 70%  
approx. 30%  
Charge status is critical, the red  
LOW BATTERY LED /¿/¾ is flashing:  
¿
¾
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Putting the devices into operation  
Putting the devices into operation  
EK 100 G3 diversity receiver  
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.  
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Open the battery compartment by pushing the two catches µ in the direction of the  
arrows and open the cover ¾.  
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Insert the two batteries or the accupack as shown above. Please observe correct polarity  
when inserting the batteries/accupack.  
Close the battery compartment by pressing on the center of the cover ¾.  
The battery compartment cover ¾ locks into place with an audible click.  
Charging the accupack  
To charge the BA 2015 accupack:  
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Insert the diversity receiver into the L 2015 charger (optional accessory).  
The L 2015 simultaneously charges up to two devices, e.g. two diversity receivers or  
one diversity receiver and one SK 100 G3 bodypack transmitter.  
The L 2015 charger can only charge the BA 2015 accupack. Standard batteries  
(primary cells) or individual rechargeable battery cells cannot be charged.  
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Putting the devices into operation  
Mounting the diversity receiver to a camera  
Use the supplied CA 2 camera adapter to mount the receiver to a camera’s flash mount.  
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Determine where on the perforated plate ƹ the flash mount adapter ƺ will need to be  
fastened so that the receiver can best be attached to the camera.  
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At this position, place a square nut ƻ under the perforated plate ƹ.  
Fasten the flash mount adapter ƺ to the perforated plate ƹ using the square nut ƻ.  
Lift one side of the belt clip Ƽ as shown.  
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Press down the belt clip Ƽ at one fixing point and pull it out of the receiver housing.  
Repeat for the other side.  
Place the perforated plate ƹ onto the rear of the receiver.  
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Reinsert the belt clip Ƽ.  
Use one of the supplied line cables to connect the line input of the camera to the  
socket ³.  
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The shield of the line cable serves as the antenna for the second diversity section.  
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Putting the devices into operation  
SK 100 G3 bodypack transmitter  
Inserting the batteries/accupack/Charging the accupack  
The procedure is the same as for the EK 100 G3 diversity receiver:  
To insert the batteries/accupack:  
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Read the chapter “Inserting the batteries/accupack” on page 10.  
To charge the accupack:  
Read the chapter “Charging the accupack” on page 10.  
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Connecting the microphone cable/line cable  
The audio input is designed for the connection of condenser microphones. DC powering of the  
condenser microphones is via the audio input MIC/LINE ³ (3.5 mm jack socket).  
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Use one of the recommended Sennheiser microphones or the optional CL 2 line cable.  
Connect the 3.5 mm jack plug ƺ from the Sennheiser cable to the 3.5 mm jack socket  
MIC/LINE ³.  
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Lock the 3.5 mm jack plug by screwing down the coupling ring ƻ of the cable.  
Via the operating menu, adjust the sensitivity of the microphone/line input.  
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Attaching and positioning the corresponding microphones  
ME 2/ME 4  
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Use the microphone clip Ƽ 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.  
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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.  
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Position the ME 4 microphone so that its sound inlet is directed towards the sound source  
(e.g. mouth).  
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Putting the devices into operation  
Attaching the bodypack transmitter to clothing  
You can use the belt clip ƽ to attach the bodypack transmitter to clothing (e.g. belt, waist-  
band).  
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 ƽ from its fixing points and attach it  
the other way round. The belt clip ƽ is secured so that it cannot slide out of its fixing points  
accidentally.  
To detach the belt clip:  
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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.  
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SKM 100 G3 radio microphone  
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Only hold the radio microphone by its body.  
If you touch the antenna of the radio microphone during operation, the trans-  
mitter’s range will be considerably reduced!  
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.  
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Unscrew the lower part of the radio microphone from the radio microphone’s body » by  
turning it counterclockwise.  
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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 micro-  
phone’s body, the muting is canceled.  
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Slide back the lower part of the radio microphone as far as it will go.  
Open the battery compartment cover Ƹ (see page 14).  
Insert the batteries or the BA 2015 accupack as shown on the battery compartment  
cover. Observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries/accupack (see page 14).  
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Putting the devices into operation  
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Close the battery compartment cover Ƹ.  
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.  
Charging the accupack  
To charge the radio microphone with the BA 2015 accupack (optional accessory) installed:  
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Use the LA 2 charging adapter to insert the radio microphone into the L 2015 charger  
(charger and charging adapter are available as optional accessories).  
Changing the microphone head  
The microphone head ³ is easy to change.  
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Unscrew the microphone head ³.  
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Do not touch the contacts of the radio microphone nor the contacts of the micro-  
phone head ³. The contacts can become dirty or damaged if touched.  
When unscrewing the microphone head ³ during operation, the muting function is  
automatically activated. “MUTE” appears on the display panel.  
When screwing the microphone head ³ back to the radio microphone, the muting  
is canceled.  
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Screw the desired microphone head to the radio microphone.  
The radio microphone is operational again.  
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Putting the devices into operation  
Changing the color-coded protection ring  
The color-coded protection ring º prevents the multi-function switch ¸ from accidental  
operation. Protection rings in different colors are available as accessories. The protection  
rings allow you to clearly identify each radio microphone.  
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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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SKP 100 G3 plug-on transmitter  
Inserting the batteries/accupack  
For powering the plug-on transmitter, you can either use two 1.5 V AA size batteries or the  
rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack.  
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Slide the battery compartment cover ¸ in the direction of the embossed arrow and open  
the cover.  
Insert the two batteries or the accupack as shown below. Please observe correct polarity  
when inserting the batteries/accupack.  
Close the battery compartment.  
The battery compartment cover ¸ locks into place with an audible click.  
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Charging the accupack  
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Remove the BA 2015 accupack (optional accessory).  
Insert the BA 2015 accupack into the L 2015 charger (accupack and charger are optional  
accessories):  
The L 2015 charger can only charge the BA 2015 accupack. Standard batteries  
(primary cells) or individual rechargeable battery cells cannot be charged.  
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Using the devices  
Plugging the plug-on transmitter onto a microphone  
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Plug the microphone’s XLR-3M socket onto the transmitter’s XLR-3F socket ³.  
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Tighten the locking ring · in the direction of the arrow.  
The transmitter uses the microphone body as an antenna – therefore microphones  
with a metal casing should be used for best signal transmission.  
Using the devices  
To establish a transmission link, proceed as follows:  
1. Switch the diversity receiver on.  
2. Switch a transmitter on.  
The transmission link is established and the diversity receiver’s RF level display “RF”  
reacts.  
If you cannot establish a transmission link between transmitter and diversity receiver:  
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Make sure that transmitter and diversity receiver are set to the same frequency bank and  
to the same channel.  
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If necessary, read the chapter “If a problem occurs ...” on page 29.  
It is vital to observe the following notes:  
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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.  
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Using the devices  
Switching the devices on/off  
EK 100 G3 diversity receiver  
To switch the diversity receiver on:  
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Push the two battery compartment catches µ and open the battery compartment  
cover ¾.  
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Press the ON/OFF button ¹.  
The red ON LED » lights up and the standard display “Frequency/Name” appears on the  
display panel.  
To switch the diversity receiver off:  
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Press the ON/OFF button ¹ until “OFF” appears on the display panel.  
The red ON LED » goes off and the diversity receiver switches off.  
When in the operating menu, pressing the ON/OFF button ¹ will cancel your entry  
(ESC function) and return you to the current standard display.  
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Using the devices  
SK 100 G3 bodypack transmitter, SKM 100 G3 radio microphone and  
SKP 100 G3 plug-on transmitter  
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To switch your transmitter on (online operation):  
SK 100 G3  
SKM 100 G3  
SKP 100 G3  
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Push the two catches ¸  
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Briefly press the ON/OFF  
button ¹.  
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Briefly press the ON/OFF  
button º.  
and open the battery  
compartment cover µ.  
Briefly press the ON/OFF  
button Ƹ. The bodypack  
transmitter transmits an  
RF signal.  
The red ON LED ¿ lights  
up and the standard  
display “Frequency/  
Name” appears on the  
display panel. The trans-  
mission icon is  
The radio microphone  
transmits an RF signal.  
The red ON LED ¾ lights  
up and the standard  
display “Frequency/  
Name” appears on the  
display panel. The trans-  
mission icon is  
The plug-on transmitter  
transmits an RF signal.  
The red ON LED lights  
up and the standard  
display “Frequency/  
Name” appears on the  
display panel. The trans-  
mission icon is  
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displayed.  
displayed.  
displayed.  
You can switch your transmitter on and deactivate the RF signal on switch-on.  
For more information, refer to page 19.  
To switch your transmitter off:  
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If necessary, deactivate the lock mode (see page 20).  
Press the ON/OFF  
button Ƹ until “OFF”  
appears on the display  
panel.  
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Press the ON/OFF  
button ¹ until “OFF”  
appears on the display  
panel.  
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Press the ON/OFF  
button º until “OFF”  
appears on the display  
panel.  
The display panel turns  
off. The red ON LED ¿  
goes off.  
The display panel turns  
off. The red ON LED ¾  
goes off.  
The display panel turns  
off. The red ON LED ¶  
goes off.  
When in the operating menu, pressing the ON/OFF button will cancel your entry  
(ESC function) and return you to the current standard display.  
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Using the devices  
To switch your transmitter on and to deactivate the RF signal on switch-on (offline operation):  
SK 100 G3  
SKM 100 G3  
SKP 100 G3  
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Keep the ON/OFF  
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Keep the ON/OFF  
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Keep the ON/OFF  
button Ƹ pressed until  
RF Mute On?” appears  
on the display panel.  
button ¹ pressed until  
RF Mute On?” appears  
on the display panel.  
button º pressed until  
RF Mute On?” appears  
on the display panel.  
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Press the SET button .  
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Press the multi-function  
switch ¸.  
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Press the SET button µ.  
The transmission frequency is displayed but the transmitter does not transmit an  
RF signal.  
The transmission icon is not displayed.  
MHz  
MHz  
MHz  
533.875  
533.875  
533.875  
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P
P
P
MUTE  
MUTE  
MUTE  
AF  
AF  
AF  
Use this function to save battery power or to prepare a transmitter for use during  
live operation without causing interference to existing transmission links.  
To activate the RF signal:  
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Briefly press the ON/OFF  
button Ƹ.  
RF Mute Off” appears  
on the display panel.  
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Briefly press the ON/OFF  
button ¹.  
RF Mute Off” appears  
on the display panel.  
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Briefly press the ON/OFF  
button º.  
RF Mute Off” appears  
on the display panel.  
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Press the SET button .  
The transmission icon ብ  
is displayed again.  
Press the multi-function  
switch ¸.  
The transmission icon ብ  
is displayed again.  
Press the SET button µ.  
The transmission icon ብ  
is displayed again.  
Synchronizing a transmitter with the diversity receiver  
You can synchronize a suitable transmitter of the ew 100 G3 series with the diversity  
receiver. During synchronization, the following parameters are transferred to the trans-  
mitter:  
Setting  
Transferred parameters  
Frequency Preset”  
Name”  
Currently set frequency  
Freely selectable name currently set on the receiver  
Current pilot tone setting of the receiver (“Inactive”/“Active”)  
Pilot Tone”  
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Using the devices  
To transfer the parameters:  
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Switch the transmitter and the diversity receiver on.  
On the receiver, call up the “Sync” menu item.  
Sync” appears on the display panel of the diversity receiver.  
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Place the infra-red interface of the transmitter (see page 5 to page 7) in front of the  
infra-red interface of the diversity receiver ¸.  
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The parameters are transferred to the transmitter. When the transfer is completed, “  
appears on the display panel of the diversity receiver. The receiver then switches back to the  
current standard display.  
To cancel the transfer:  
Press the ON/OFF button ¹ on the diversity receiver.  
“ ” appears on the display panel of the receiver. “ ” also appears if no suitable trans-  
mitter was found (wrong frequency range/wrong generation).  
Deactivating the lock mode temporarily  
You can activate or deactivate the automatic lock mode via the “Auto Lock” menu item (see  
page 23). If the lock mode is activated, you have to temporarily deactivate it In order to be  
able to operate the devices:  
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µ
EK 100 G3/SK 100 G3  
SKM 100 G3  
SKP 100 G3  
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Press the SET  
button ² (EK) or ¶  
(SK).  
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Press the multi-  
function switch ¸.  
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Press the SET  
button µ.  
Locked” appears on the display panel.  
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Press the rocker  
button (EK) or º  
(SK).  
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Move the multi-  
function switch ¸  
upwards/downwards.  
Press the  
UP button ´/  
DOWN button ².  
Unlock?” appears on the display panel.  
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Press the SET  
button ² (EK) or ¶  
(SK).  
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Press the multi-  
function switch ¸.  
Press the SET  
button µ.  
The lock mode is temporarily deactivated.  
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Using the devices  
How you are using the devices determines how long the lock mode remains deactivated:  
When you are in the operating menu  
The lock mode remains deactivated until you exit the operating menu.  
When one of the standard displays is shown  
The lock mode is automatically activated after 10 seconds.  
The lock mode icon flashes prior to the lock mode being activated again.  
Muting the audio signal or deactivating the RF signal  
You can deactivate the RF signal of the transmitters (SKM 100 G3, SK 100 G3,  
SKP 100 G3) on switch-on. For more information, refer to the chapter “Switching the  
devices on/off” on page 17.  
Using the ON/OFF button, you can also activate/deactivate the transmitters’ RF  
signal during operation. To do so, briefly press the ON/OFF button and proceed as  
described on page 19.  
SK 100 G3/SKP 100 G3  
·
MHz  
533.875  
ew100 G3  
P
MUTE  
AF  
¾
The MUTE switch · (SK)/ ¾ (SKP) 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 · (SK)/ ¾ (SKP):  
Setting  
Slide the MUTE switch · / ¾ ... Function  
AF On/Off”  
... to the left (position MUTE)  
... to the right  
Mutes the audio signal  
Unmutes the audio signal  
RF On/Off”  
Disabled”  
... to the left (position MUTE)  
Deactivates the RF signal  
(offline operation)  
... to the right  
No function  
Activates the RF signal  
(online operation)  
̈
̈
̈
From the “Mute Mode” menu item, select the desired setting (see page 25).  
Exit the operating menu.  
Slide the MUTE switch · (SK)/ ¾ (SKP) to the left, to the position MUTE.  
The 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 transmitter:  
Audio signal is muted  
Transmitter’s display panel:  
MUTEis displayed  
Audio signal is activated (muting is canceled)  
Transmitter’s display panel:  
MUTEis not displayed  
RF signal is deactivated  
Transmitter’s display panel:  
Transmission icon is not displayed,  
MUTEis displayed  
RF signal is activated  
Transmitter’s display panel:  
Transmission icon is displayed,  
MUTEis not displayed  
Selecting a standard display  
EK 100 G3  
̈ Briefly press the ON/OFF button to select a standard display.  
ON/OFF  
Contents of the display  
Selectable standard display  
Frequency/Name”  
MHz  
533.875  
with “MUTE” display ቨ  
ew100 G3  
MUTE  
RF AF  
RF AF  
P
Frequency bank/Channel/Name”  
B.Ch: 20.12  
ew100 G3  
with display of the line output level “AF OUTቨ  
P
0
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Overview of the operating menus  
SK 100/SKM 100/SKP 100 G3  
To select a standard display:  
SK 100 G3  
SKM 100 G3  
SKP 100 G3  
̈
Press the rocker  
button.  
̈
Move the multi-  
function switch.  
̈
Press the UP  
button/DOWN  
button.  
Contents of the display  
Selectable standard display  
Frequency/Name”  
533.875MHz  
ew100 G3  
P
MUTE  
AF  
AF  
AF  
Channel/Frequency”  
Name/Channel”  
B.Ch: 20M.1H2z  
533.875  
P
MUTE  
ew100 G3  
B.Ch: 20.12  
P
MUTE  
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 down-  
EK 100 G3  
Main menu  
“Menu”  
Sync  
Squelch  
“Easy Setup”  
Easy Setup  
Frequency Preset  
Name  
AF Out  
Auto Lock  
Advanced  
Reset List  
Current List  
Scan New List  
Exit  
Extended menu  
“Advanced Menu”  
Exit  
Tune  
Pilot Tone  
LCD Contrast  
Reset  
Software Revision  
Exit  
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Overview of the operating menus  
When one of the standard displays is shown on the display panel, you can get into the main  
menu by pressing the SET button ². The extended menu “Advanced Menu” and the “Easy  
Setup” menu can be accessed via the corresponding menu items.  
Display  
Function of the menu item  
Main menu “Menu”  
Sync  
Synchronizes a transmitter with the diversity receiver  
Squelch  
Adjusts the squelch threshold  
Adjustment range: “Low”, “Middle”, “High”, can be switched off  
Special function (for servicing purposes only): With the squelch threshold set to “Low”,  
you switch the squelch off by keeping the DOWN rocker button pressed for 3 seconds.  
If you then press the UP button , you switch the squelch on again.  
Easy Setup  
Frequency Preset  
Name  
Scans for unused frequency presets, releases and selects frequency presets  
Changes the frequency bank and the channel  
Enters a freely selectable name  
AF Out  
Adjusts the audio output level  
Adjustment range: –30 dB to +12 dB, adjustable in steps of 6 dB  
Activates/deactivates the automatic lock mode  
Calls up the extended menu “Advanced Menu”  
Exits the operating menu and returns to the current standard display  
Auto Lock  
Advanced  
Exit  
“Easy Setup”  
Reset List  
Current List  
Scan New List  
Exit  
Releases all locked frequency presets  
Selects an unused frequency preset  
Automatically scans for unused receiving frequencies (frequency preset scan)  
Exits the menu “Easy Setup” menu and returns to the main menu  
Extended menu “Advanced Menu”  
Tune  
Sets the receiving frequencies for the frequency bank “U”  
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 ² until the channel  
selection appears.  
Pilot Tone  
LCD Contrast  
Reset  
Activates/deactivates the pilot tone evaluation  
Adjusts the contrast of the display panel  
Resets the diversity receiver  
Software Revision  
Exit  
Displays the current software revision  
Exits the extended menu “Advanced Menu” and returns to the main menu  
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Overview of the operating menus  
SK 100/SKM 100/SKP 100 G3  
SK 100 G3  
SKP 100 G3  
SKM 100 G3  
Main menu  
“Menu”  
Main menu  
“Menu”  
Main menu  
“Menu”  
Sensitivity  
Frequency Preset  
Name  
Auto Lock  
Advanced  
Sensitivity  
Frequency Preset  
Name  
Auto Lock  
Advanced  
Exit  
Sensitivity  
Frequency Preset  
Name  
Auto Lock  
Advanced  
Exit  
Extended menu  
“Advanced Menu”  
Extended menu  
“Advanced Menu”  
Extended menu  
“Advanced Menu”  
Tune  
Tune  
Exit  
Tune  
Mute Mode  
Cable Emulation  
Pilot Tone  
LCD Contrast  
Reset  
Mute Mode  
Pilot Tone  
LCD Contrast  
Reset  
Software Revision  
Exit  
Pilot Tone  
LCD Contrast  
Reset  
Software Revision  
Exit  
Software Revision  
Exit  
Display  
Function of the menu item  
Main menu “Menu”  
Sensitivity  
Frequency Preset  
Name  
Adjusts the sensitivity “AF”  
Changes the frequency bank and the channel  
Enters the transmitter name  
Auto Lock  
Advanced  
Exit  
Activates/deactivates the automatic lock mode  
Calls up the extended menu “Advanced Menu”  
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”  
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, SKP)/the  
multi-function switch (SKM) until the channel selection appears.  
̈
Mute Mode (SK, SKP only) Sets the mode for the MUTE switch  
Cable Emulation (SK only) Emulates guitar cable capacities  
Pilot Tone  
LCD Contrast  
Reset  
Activates/deactivates the pilot tone transmission  
Adjusts the contrast of the display panel  
Resets the transmitter  
Software Revision  
Exit  
Displays the current software revision  
Exits the extended menu “Advanced Menu” and returns to the main menu  
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Synchronizing transmitters with diversity receivers  
Synchronizing transmitters with diversity receivers  
When synchronizing transmitters with diversity receivers, please observe the following:  
̈
Make sure that the desired frequencies are listed in the enclosed frequency  
information sheet.  
OR:  
̈
̈
Contact your Sennheiser partner who will be pleased to calculate intermodula-  
tion-free frequencies for you.  
Make sure that the desired frequencies are approved and legal in your country  
and, if necessary, apply for an operating license.  
Upon delivery, transmitter and diversity receiver are synchronized with each other. If,  
however, you cannot establish a transmission link between transmitter and diversity  
receiver, you have to synchronize the channels of the devices:  
̈
Deactivate the RF signal on all transmitters (see page 21).  
This prevents that, during the frequency scan, the channels used by switched-on trans-  
mitters are displayed as “used”.  
̈
̈
With a diversity receiver, perform a frequency preset scan to scan the frequency banks  
for unused channels (“Scan New List”, see page 24).  
Select a frequency bank and a channel on this diversity receiver (“Current List”, see  
page 24).  
If you want to set up a multi-channel system, select a frequency bank with a sufficient  
number of unused channels for all planned transmission links.  
̈
Synchronize a transmitter with the diversity receiver (see page 19).  
The receiver’s frequency, name and pilot tone setting are transferred to the transmitter.  
OR:  
̈
̈
Manually set the transmitter to the same frequency bank and channel that you set on the  
receiver.  
Activate the RF signal on the transmitter.  
The transmission link is established.  
If you want to set up a multi-channel system:  
̈ Repeat the following 4 steps for each additional transmission link:  
– Perform a frequency preset scan with the next diversity receiver.  
– Select a channel from the same frequency bank as with the first diversity receiver.  
– Synchronize a transmitter with the diversity receiver.  
– Activate the RF signal on the transmitter.  
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Synchronizing transmitters with diversity receivers  
Using freely selectable frequencies  
You can also freely select the receiving frequencies and store these frequencies in the  
frequency banks “U”.  
It might be that the freely selected frequencies are not intermodulation-free  
If you use frequencies from the frequency bank “U”, it might be that the frequen-  
cies are not intermodulation-free.  
̈
Contact your Sennheiser partner who will be pleased to calculate intermodula-  
tion-free frequencies for you (see www.sennheiser.com).  
̈
̈
Set each diversity receiver to the frequency bank “U”.  
On one of the receivers, select a channel within this frequency bank and assign this  
channel one of the calculated receiving frequencies (“Tune”, see page 24).  
̈
Synchronize a transmitter with this receiver (see page 19).  
OR:  
̈
̈
Manually set the transmitter to the same frequency bank and channel that you set on the  
receiver.  
Repeat for the remaining transmitters and receivers as described above.  
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Cleaning the devices  
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.  
̈
Use a cloth to clean the devices from time to time. Do not use any solvents or cleansing  
agents.  
SKM 100 G3  
To clean the radio microphone’s sound inlet basket:  
̈
Unscrew the upper sound inlet basket from the microphone head by turning it counter-  
clockwise.  
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 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 cloth.  
̈
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If a problem occurs ...  
If a problem occurs ...  
EK 100 G3  
Problem  
Possible cause  
Possible solution  
Diversity receiver cannot Lock mode is activated  
be operated, “Locked”  
Deactivate the lock mode (see page 20).  
appears on the display  
panel  
No operation indication  
No RF signal  
Batteries are flat or accupack is flat  
Replace the batteries or recharge the accupack  
(see page 10).  
Transmitter and receiver are not on the  
same channel  
Set the transmitter and receiver to the same  
channel.  
Synchronize the transmitter with the receiver  
(see page 19).  
Transmission range is exceeded  
Reduce the distance between receiver and  
transmitter.  
RF signal is deactivated (“RF Mute“)  
Transmitter is muted  
Activate the RF signal (see page 21).  
Cancel the muting (see page 21).  
RF signal available, no  
audio signal, “MUTE”  
appears on the display  
panel  
Receiver’s squelch threshold is adjusted Reduce the squelch threshold setting on the  
too high receiver (see page 24).  
Transmitter doesn’t transmit a pilot tone Deactivate the pilot tone evaluation  
(see page 24).  
Audio signal has a high  
level of background noise low  
Transmitter sensitivity is adjusted too  
Adjust the transmitter sensitivity correctly  
(“Sensitivity”, see page 25).  
Audio signal is distorted Transmitter sensitivity is adjusted too  
high  
Adjust the transmitter sensitivity correctly  
(“Sensitivity”, see page 25).  
Receiver’s audio output level is adjusted Reduce the audio output level (“AF Out”, see  
too high  
page 24).  
No access to a certain  
channel  
During scanning, an RF signal has been  
detected on this channel and the channel a different channel and redo the frequency  
Set the transmitter operating on this channel to  
has been locked  
preset scan (see page 24).  
During scanning, a transmitter of your  
Switch the transmitter off and redo the  
system operating on this channel has not frequency preset scan (see page 24).  
been switched off  
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If a problem occurs ...  
SK 100/SKM 100/SKP 100 G3  
Problem  
Possible cause  
Possible solution  
Transmitter cannot be  
operated, “Locked”  
appears on the display  
panel  
Lock mode is activated  
Deactivate the lock mode (see page 20).  
No operation indication  
Batteries are flat or accupack is flat  
Replace the batteries or recharge the accupack  
(see page 13).  
No RF signal at the  
receiver  
Transmitter and receiver are not on the  
same channel  
Synchronize the transmitter with the receiver  
(see page 19).  
Set the transmitter to the same channel as the  
receiver.  
Transmission range is exceeded  
Reduce the distance between receiver and  
transmitter.  
RF signal is deactivated (“RF Mute“)  
Transmitter is muted (MUTE)  
Activate the RF signal (see page 21).  
Cancel the muting (see page 21).  
RF signal available,  
no audio signal,  
MUTE” appears on the  
display panel  
Receiver’s squelch threshold is adjusted Reduce the squelch threshold setting on the  
too high receiver.  
Transmitter doesn’t transmit a pilot tone Activate or deactivate the pilot tone transmis-  
sion (see page 25).  
Audio signal has a high  
Transmitter’s sensitivity is adjusted too Adjust the input sensitivity (see page 25).  
level of background noise low/too high  
or is distorted  
If a problem occurs that is not listed in the above table or if the problem cannot be solved with the proposed solutions,  
please contact your local Sennheiser partner for assistance. To find a Sennheiser partner in your country, search at  
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Specifications  
Specifications  
System  
Modulation  
wideband FM  
Frequency ranges  
516–558, 566–608, 626–668, 734–776,  
780–822, 823–865 MHz (A to E, G, see page 3)  
1,680 frequencies, tuneable in steps of 25 kHz  
Frequencies  
20 frequency banks, each with up to 12 factory-preset  
channels  
1 frequency bank with up to 12 user programmable  
channels  
Switching bandwidth  
Frequency stability  
Compander system  
Nominal/peak deviation  
Pilot tone (frequency/deviation)  
THD  
42 MHz  
±10 ppm (–10°C to +55°C)  
Sennheiser HDX  
±24 kHz/±48 kHz  
32.7665 kHz/±2 kHz  
0.9%  
Temperature range  
–10°C to +55°C  
EK 100 G3  
Receiver principle  
adaptive diversity  
Sensitivity  
< 1.6 μV for 52 dBA  
typ. 65 dB  
typ. 65 dB  
70 dB  
(with HDX, peak deviation)  
Adjacent channel rejection  
Intermodulation attenuation  
Blocking  
rms S/N  
Squelch  
Off, Low: 5 dBμV, Middle: 15 dBμV, High: 25 dBμV  
Pilot tone squelch  
can be switched off  
S/N ratio (1 mV, peak deviation)  
AF output voltage  
60 dB  
(at peak deviation, 1 kHz AF)  
Adjustment range of audio output level (“AF Out”)  
Power supply  
3.5 mm jack socket: +11 dBu (mono, unbalanced)  
42 dB, adjustable in steps of 6 dB  
2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V or BA 2015 accupack  
2.4 V  
Nominal voltage  
Power consumption:  
• at nominal voltage  
typ. 140 mA  
• with switched-off diversity receiver  
Operating time  
25 μA  
typ. 8 hrs  
Dimensions  
Weight (incl. batteries)  
approx. 82 x 64 x 24 mm  
approx. 120 g  
In compliance with  
Europe  
EMC  
EN 301489-1/-9  
EN 300422-1/-2  
Radio  
Security EN 60065  
47 CFR 15 subpart B  
USA  
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Specifications  
Approved by  
Canada  
Industry Canada RSS 123  
IC 2099A-G3EK100  
limited to 806 MHz  
SK 100/SKM 100/SKP 100 G3  
RF output power at 50 Ω  
Pilot tone squelch  
AF frequency response  
SK  
typ. 30 mW  
can be switched off  
microphone: 80–18,000 Hz  
line: 25–18,000 Hz  
80–18,000 Hz  
SKM/SKP  
Signal-to-noise ratio (1 mV RF, peak deviation)  
SK/SKM/SKP  
110 dBA  
Max. input voltage (SK) microphone/line  
Max. input voltage (SKP)  
3 V  
3.3 V  
rms  
rms  
Input impedance SK microphone/line  
Input impedance SKP  
40 kΩ, unbalanced/1 MΩ  
60 kΩ, unbalanced  
Input capacitance SK  
switchable  
Adjustment range of input sensitivity  
SK: 60 dB, adjustable in steps of 3 dB  
SKM, SKP: 48 dB, adjustable in steps of 6 dB  
2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V  
or BA 2015 accupack  
Power supply  
Nominal voltage  
2.4 V  
Current consumption  
at nominal voltage  
with switched-off transmitter  
Operating time  
typ. 180 mA  
25 μA  
typ. 8 hrs  
Dimensions  
SK: approx. 82 x 64 x 24 mm  
SKM: approx. 50 x 265 mm  
SKP: approx. 105 x 43 x 43 mm  
SK: approx. 160 g  
Weight (incl. batteries)  
SKM: approx. 450 g  
SKP: approx. 195 g  
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Specifications  
In compliance with (SK, SKM and SKP 100 G3)  
Europe  
EMC  
EN 301489-1/-9  
EN 300422-1/-2  
Radio  
Security EN 60065, EN 62311 (SAR)  
Approved by (SK, SKM and SKP 100 G3)  
SK 100 G3  
SKM 100 G3  
SKP 100 G3  
Canada  
Industry Canada RSS 123,  
IC: 2099A-G3SK  
limited to 806 MHz  
FCC-Part 74,  
Industry Canada RSS 123,  
IC: 2099A-G3SKMEM  
limited to 806 MHz  
FCC-Part 74,  
Industry Canada RSS 123,  
IC: 2099A-G3SKP  
limited to 806 MHz  
FCC-Part 74,  
USA  
FCC-ID: DMO G3SK  
limited to 698 MHz  
FCC-ID: DMO G3SKMEM  
limited to 698 MHz  
FCC-ID: DMOG3SKP  
limited to 698 MHz  
Microphones (SK 100 G3)  
ME 2  
ME 4  
Microphone type  
Sensitivity  
condenser  
20 mV/Pa  
omni-directional  
130 dB SPL  
condenser  
40 mV/Pa  
cardioid  
Pick-up pattern  
Max. SPL  
120 dB SPL  
MMD 835-1 microphone head (SKM 100 G3)  
MMD 835-1  
Microphone type  
Sensitivity  
dynamic  
2.1 mV/Pa  
cardioid  
Pick-up pattern  
Max. SPL  
154 dB SPL  
Polar diagram and frequency response curve of the MMD 835-1 microphone head (SKM 100 G3)  
Polar diagram MMD 835-1  
Frequency response curve MMD 835-1  
0°  
0
dBV  
-30  
30°  
30°  
5
10  
15  
20  
25  
dB  
60°  
60°  
-40  
-50  
-60  
-70  
-80  
90°  
90°  
120°  
120°  
150°  
150°  
125 Hz  
2000 Hz  
4000 Hz  
8000 Hz  
16000 Hz  
180°  
250 Hz  
500 Hz  
50  
100  
200  
500  
1.10k00  
2k  
5k  
101.0k00 20k Hz  
1000 Hz  
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Manufacturer Declarations  
Manufacturer Declarations  
Warranty  
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on this product.  
contact your Sennheiser partner.  
In compliance with the following requirements  
RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC)  
WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC)  
Please dispose of these products at the end of their operational lifetime by taking  
them to your local collection point or recycling center for such equipment.  
Battery Directive (2006/66/EC)  
The supplied batteries or rechargeable batteries 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  
EK 100 G3:  
SK / SKM / SKP 100 G3:  
0682  
0682  
R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC)  
Before putting the devices into operation, please observe the respective country-specific  
regulations.  
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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 inter-  
ference 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 gener-  
ates, 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 equip-  
ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter-  
mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter-  
ference by one or more of the following measures:  
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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