Sennheiser EvolutionWireless EW 300 Series Instruction Manual

Sennheiser EvolutionWireless EW 300 Series Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 300 Series Instruction manual...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Overview of the operating menus ... 25 Cleaning the devices ... 29 Specifications ... 32 Manufacturer Declarations ... 36 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. Contents...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    • 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.
  • Page 5: Bodypack Transmitter And Radio Microphone

    – 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.
  • Page 6: The Ew 300 G3 Evolution Wireless Series

    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...
  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Product overview Overview of the EM 300 receiver ³ · » º ¾ Operating elements – front panel ³ Headphone output, ¼” (6.3 mm) jack socket ( ) · Headphone volume control » button, backlit ¿ Infra-red interface ´ Display panel, backlit in orange ²...
  • Page 8: Overview Of The Displays Of The Em 300 Receiver

    Product overview Overview of the displays of the EM 300 receiver After switch-on, the receiver displays the standard display illustrations and examples of the different standard displays, please refer to page 25. This standard display displays the operating states of the receiver and provides the most important information on the received transmitter –...
  • Page 9 Display Meaning Transmitter battery Charge status: status When the battery charge status is critical, additionally appears on the display panel. Lock mode icon Lock mode is activated Product overview approx. 100% approx. 70% approx. 30% Battery icon is flashing; charge status is critical “LOW BATT”...
  • Page 10: Overview Of The Sk 300 Bodypack Transmitter

    Product overview Overview of the SK 300 bodypack transmitter Operating elements ³ Microphone/instrument input (MIC/LINE), 3.5 mm jack socket, lockable · MUTE » Socket for connection of RMS 1 external mute switch, 2.5 mm jack socket ¿ Antenna ´ Operation and battery status indicator, red LED (lit = ON/flashing = ²...
  • Page 11: Overview Of The Displays Of The Sk 300 Bodypack Transmitter

    Freely selectable name of the bodypack transmitter Transmission icon RF signal is being transmitted Lock mode icon Lock mode is activated “P” (Pilot) Pilot tone transmission is activated “MUTE” Microphone or line input is muted Battery status Charge status: MUTE ² AF PEAK lights up: ²...
  • Page 12: Overview Of The Skm 300 Radio Microphone

    Product overview Overview of the SKM 300 radio microphone ¾ Operating elements ³ Microphone head (interchangeable) · Name and pick-up pattern of the microphone head (not visible here) » MIC button ¿ Body of radio microphone ´ Battery compartment (not visible from outside) ²...
  • Page 13: Overview Of The Displays Of The Skm 300 Radio Microphone

    Overview of the displays of the SKM 300 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 page 25. The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds.
  • Page 14: Putting The Devices Into Operation

    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. to the sides of the receiver using the previously removed...
  • Page 15 PC running the supplied ware. For information on network operation, refer to the instruction manual of the EM 300 receiver available on the ew G3 product page at www.sennheiser.com. Connecting the mains unit Only use the supplied mains unit. It is designed for the receiver and ensures safe operation.
  • Page 16: Sk 300 Bodypack Transmitter

    The audio input is designed for the connection of both condenser microphones and other audio sources. DC powering of the condenser microphones is via the audio input. Use one of the recommended Sennheiser microphones or the optional CL 2 line cable. Connect the 3.5 mm jack plug 3.5 mm jack socket...
  • Page 17: Skm 300 Radio Microphone

    Repeat for the other side. SKM 300 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. Danger of damage to the radio microphone!
  • Page 18 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).
  • Page 19: Using The Devices

    Do not touch the contacts of the radio microphone nor the contacts of the micro- phone 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.
  • Page 20: Switching The Devices On/Off

    Using the devices Switching the devices on/off EM 300 receiver To switch the receiver on: ew300 G3 SKM300 To switch the receiver to ¶ If necessary, deactivate the lock mode (see page 21). completely Disconnect the receiver from the mains by unplugging the mains unit from the wall socket.
  • Page 21 Briefly press the ON/OFF ON/OFF The bodypack transmitter transmits an RF signal. The transmission icon displayed. ´ The red 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.
  • Page 22 To switch the radio microphone operation): ON/OFF 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. µ (online operation):...
  • Page 23: Synchronizing A Transmitter With The Receiver

    activate Briefly press the ON/OFF “RF Mute Press the multi-function switch ¹. The transmission icon Synchronizing a transmitter with the receiver You can synchronize a suitable transmitter of the ew 300 G3 series with the receiver. During synchronization, the following parameters are transferred to the transmitter: Setting “Frequency Preset”...
  • Page 24: Muting The Audio Signal Or Deactivating The Rf Signal

    Using the devices SK 300 SKM 300 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.
  • Page 25 SK 300 · · MUTE switch 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 Slide the MUTE switch · ... Setting “Disabled”...
  • Page 26 As with the SK 300, the current state of the muting function or the RF signal is displayed on the display panel of the radio microphone and, if applicable, on the display panel of the EM 300 receiver. Possible displays are described above in the section on the SK 300 bodypack transmitter.
  • Page 27: Selecting A Standard Display

    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- loaded from the respective product pages at www.sennheiser.com. Overview of the operating menus Parameters”...
  • Page 28 Overview of the operating menus EM 300 Main menu “Menu” Squelch Easy Setup Frequency Preset Name AF Out Equalizer AutoLock Advanced Exit When one of the standard displays is shown on the display panel, you can get into the main menu by pressing the jog dial ².
  • Page 29 Display Function of the menu item Equalizer Changes the frequency response of the output signal Auto Lock Activates/deactivates the automatic lock mode Advanced Calls up the extended menu Exit Exits the operating menu and returns to the current standard display “Easy Setup”...
  • Page 30 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 For information on the sychronization of transmitters with receivers, refer to page 21.
  • Page 31: Cleaning The Devices

    SKM 300 Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the radio microphone from time to time. Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents. To clean the radio microphone’s sound inlet basket (MMD 835-1, MMD 845-1, MMD 935-1,...
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Cleaning the devices If a problem occurs ... EM 300 Problem Possible cause Receiver cannot be oper- Lock mode is activated ated, “Locked” appears on the display panel No operation indication No mains connection No RF signal Transmitter and receiver are not on the same channel Transmitter is out of range RF signal available,...
  • Page 33 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 &...
  • Page 34: Specifications

    75 dB Off, 5 to 25 dB V in steps of 2 dB can be switched off 2 BNC sockets Sennheiser –3 dB at 180 Hz –3 dB at 180 Hz +6 dB at 10 kHz +6 dB at 10 kHz 115 dBA 0.9%...
  • Page 35 Temperature range In compliance with Europe: 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 300 and SKM 300 RF characteristics Modulation Frequency ranges Transmission frequencies...
  • Page 36 In compliance with (SK and SKM) Europe: Approved by (SK) Canada: USA: Approved by (SKM) Canada: USA: Sennheiser microphone: 80–18,000 Hz line: 25–18,000 Hz 80–18,000 Hz 115 dBA 0.9% 40 k unbalanced/1 M SK: 60 dB, adjustable in steps of 3 dB SKM: 48 dB, adjustable in steps of 6 dB –10°C to +55°C...
  • Page 37 MMD 835-1 Radio microphone type dynamic Sensitivity 2.1 mV/Pa Pick-up pattern cardioid Max. SPL 154 dB SPL Polar diagrams and frequency response curves of the microphone heads (SKM 300) Polar diagram MMD 835-1 0° 30° 30° 60° 60° 90° 90°...
  • Page 38: Manufacturer Declarations

    1000 Hz 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 •...
  • Page 39 • 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.
  • Page 42 Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Printed in Germany Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany Publ. 01/09 www.sennheiser.com 529661/A01...

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