Contents Contents Important safety instructions ..........2 The SKM 100 G3 radio microphone family ......3 The frequency bank system ..........3 Areas of application ............4 Delivery includes ............... 5 Product overview ..............6 Overview of the SKM 100 radio microphone ....6 Overview of the displays ...........
Important safety instructions Important safety instructions • Read this instruction manual. • Keep this instruction manual. Always include this instruction manual when passing the device on to third parties. • Heed all warnings and follow all instructions. • Clean the device only with a slightly damp cloth. •...
For an overview of the frequency presets, please refer to the supplied frequency information sheet. Updated versions of the frequency informa- tion sheet can be downloaded from the SKM 100 G3 product page on our website at www.sennheiser.com. The frequency bank “U” allows you to freely select and store transmission frequencies.
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...
Putting the radio microphone into operation Putting the radio microphone into operation 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- »...
Putting the radio microphone 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 avail- able as optional accessories –...
Putting the radio microphone into operation Changing the color-coded protection ring º ¸ The color-coded protection ring prevents the multi-function switch º from accidental operation. Protection rings in different colors are avail- able as accessories (information on accessories can be found on our web site at www.sennheiser.com).
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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Devices of the ew 100 G1 series (generation 1) do not support the pilot tone function. Therefore, please observe the following when combining a radio microphone or receiver of the ew 100 G3 series (generation 3) with devices from an earlier evolution wireless generation: Radio microphone Receiver Make sure to ...
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 ... If a problem occurs ... Problem Possible cause Possible solution Radio micro- Lock mode is activated Deactivate the lock mode phone cannot (siehe Seite 12). be operated, “Locked” appears on the display panel No operation Batteries are flat or Replace the batteries or indication...
Specifications Specifications RF characteristics Modulation wideband FM Frequency ranges 516–558, 566–608, 608–648, 626–668, 734–776, 780–822, 823–865 MHz (A to E, G, GB, siehe Seite 3) Transmission frequencies 1,680 frequencies, tuneable in steps of 25 kHz 20 frequency banks, each with up to 12 factory-preset channels 1 frequency bank with up to 12 user programmable channels...
Manufacturer Declarations 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 •...
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Manufacturer Declarations FOR AUSTRALIA ONLY Sennheiser goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
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Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany Publ. 04/16 www.sennheiser.com 529671/A03...
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