Polar diagrams and frequency response curves of the microphone heads ..........24 For more detailed information on the individual sections of this instruction manual, visit the SKM 100 G3 product page on our website at www.sennheiser.com. There you can also view an animated instruction manual.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by Sennheiser. • When replacement parts are required, only use replacement parts spec- ified by Sennheiser or those having the same characteristics as the orig- inal part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
The SKM 100 G3 radio microphone family The SKM 100 G3 radio microphone 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.
The SKM 100 G3 radio microphone family Areas of application The radio microphone family can be combined with the EM 100 G3 stationary receiver. The EM 100 G3 stationary receiver is available in the same UHF frequency ranges and is equipped with the same frequency bank system with factory-preset frequencies.
Delivery includes Delivery includes The packaging contains the following items: 1 SKM 100 G3 radio microphone incl. microphone head 2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V 1 microphone clamp 1 instruction manual 1 frequency information sheet...
Product overview Product overview Overview of the SKM 100 radio microphone ¶ ² ´ ¿ » · º ¸ µ ¾ º ¹ µ µ ³ Microphone head (interchangeable) · Name and pick-up pattern of the microphone head (siehe Seite 4) »...
Product overview Overview of the displays After switch-on, the radio microphone displays the standard display “Frequency/Name”. For further illustrations and examples of the different standard displays, refer to Seite 12. The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds. 533.875 ew100 G3 MUTE...
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. Unscrew the lower part of the radio microphone from the radio micro- » phone’s body by turning it counterclockwise.
Use the LA 2 charging adapter to insert the radio microphone into the L 2015 charger (both the charger and the charging adapter are avail- able as optional accessories – information on accessories can be found on our web site at www.sennheiser.com). LA 2 L 2015 The L 2015 charger can only charge individual BA 2015 accupacks or –...
Protection rings in different colors are avail- able as accessories (information on accessories can be found on our web site at www.sennheiser.com). The protection rings allow you to clearly identify each radio microphone. º Remove the color-coded protection ring as shown.
Using the radio microphone Using the radio microphone To establish a transmission link, proceed as follows: 1. Switch the receiver on (see the instruction manual of the receiver). 2. Switch the radio microphone on (see below). The transmission link is established and the receiver’s RF level display “RF”...
Using the radio microphone Deactivating the lock mode temporarily You can activate or deactivate the automatic lock mode via the “Auto Lock” menu item (siehe Seite 17). If the lock mode is activated, you have to temporarily deactivate it In order to be able to operate the radio micro- phone: Move the multi-function switch upwards/downwards.
Using the operating menu Using the operating menu The buttons Button Function of the button Press the • Switches the radio microphone on and off ON/OFF button • Cancels the entry and returns to the current ON/OFF standard display (ESC function) •...
Using the operating menu Display Function of the menu item LCD Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the display panel (siehe Seite 19) Reset Resets the radio microphone (siehe Seite 19) Software Revision Displays the current software revision (siehe Seite 19) Exit Exits the extended menu “Advanced...
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Using the operating menu Canceling an entry Press the ON/OFF button to cancel the entry. ON/OFF The current standard display appears on the display panel. To return to the last edited menu item: Press the multi-function switch so many times until the last edited menu item appears.
The relevant information is marked with the sync icon. For more detailed information on the operating menu, visit the SKM 100 G3 product page at www.sennheiser.com. The main menu “Menu” Adjusting the input sensitivity – “Sensitivity”...
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu Overview of the frequency banks and channels: Frequency bank Channels Type “1” to “20” up to 12 per System bank: frequency bank frequencies are factor-preset “U” up to 12 User bank: frequencies are freely selectable When setting up multi-channel systems, please observe the following: Only the factory-preset frequencies within one frequency bank are inter- modulation-free (siehe Seite 20).
Adjusting settings via the operating menu The extended menu “Advanced Menu” Setting transmission frequencies and the frequency bank “U” – “Tune” When you have selected one of the system banks and then select the “Tune” menu, the radio microphone automatically switches to channel 1 of the frequency bank “U”.
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu Activating/deactivating the pilot tone transmission – “Pilot Tone” Advanced Menu P i l o t P i l o t Name A c t i v e I n a c t i v e Pilot Tone A c t i v e Call up...
Adjustment tips Adjustment tips Synchronizing the radio microphone with a receiver When synchronizing the radio microphone with a receiver, please observe the following: Only use a radio microphone and a receiver from the same frequency range (see the type plate on the radio microphone and the receiver). Make sure that the desired frequencies are listed in the enclosed frequency information sheet.
Cleaning the radio microphone Cleaning the radio microphone CAUTION! Liquids can damage the electronics of the radio micro- phone! Liquids entering the housing of the device can cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics. Keep all liquids away from the radio microphone. Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the radio microphone from time to time.
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”.
Frequency stability RF output power at 50 Ω typ. 30 mW Pilot tone squelch can be switched off AF characteristics Compander system Sennheiser AF frequency response 80–18,000 Hz Signal-to-noise ratio ≥ 110 dBA (1 mV, peak deviation) ≤ 0.9 %...