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- Page 1 G4 100 P series Instruction Manual Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany, www.sennheiser.com ew 100 P G4 - v1.1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Overview 6 ew 100 P G4 series products 7 EK 100 G4 diversity receiver 8 SKM 100 G4 handheld transmitter 9 SK 100 G4 bodypack transmitter 10 SKP 100 G4 plug-on transmitter 11 Accessories 12 Microphones and cables 12 Microphone modules 12 Headset and Lavalier microphones 13 Line connecting cable 13 Rechargeable battery and charger 14... - Page 3 Switching the EK 100 G4 on and off 40 Lock-off function 41 Displays on the EK 100 G4 display panel 42 Buttons for navigating through the menu 42 Home screen 44 standard display 44 Frequency/Name standard display 45 Frequency Bank/Channel/Name Setting options in the menu 46 Menu structure 47 Sync menu item 48...
- Page 4 Advanced > LCD Contrast menu item 72 Advanced > Reset menu item 73 Advanced > Software Revision menu item 73 Using the SK 100 G4 74 Operating elements of the SK 100 G4 bodypack transmit- ter 74 Switching the SK 100 G4 bodypack transmitter on and off Muting the bodypack transmitter (AF mute) 76 Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute) 77 Deactivating the RF signal with the...
- Page 5 Sensitivity menu item 100 Frequency Preset menu item 100 Name menu item 101 Auto Lock menu item 101 Advanced menu item 102 Advanced > Tune menu item 103 Only adjusting the frequency 103 Setting the channel and frequency 103 Advanced > Mute Mode menu item 104 Advanced >...
- Page 6 3.5 mm mic jack plug 123 3.5 mm line jack plug 123 6.3 mm stereo jack plug, balanced (audio in/loop out) 6.3 mm mono jack plug, unbalanced 124 6.3 mm stereo jack plug for headphone jack 124 XLR-3 plug, balanced 124 Hollow jack plug for power supply 124 Cleaning and maintenance 125 Cleaning the sound inlet basket of the microphone mo-...
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Page 7: Overview
Overview PRODUCT INFORMATION Overview You can find information about the individual products in the ew 100 P G4 series under “ew 100 P G4 series products”. For information about the available accessories, see “Accessories”. You can find information about the ew 100 P G4 series frequency bank sys- tem under “The frequency bank system”. -
Page 8: Ew 100 P G4 Series Products
ew 100 P G4 series products ew 100 P G4 series products Click the name of the particular product to learn more about it. You can also find more information here: •A variety of frequency variants are available from the individual products. -
Page 9: Ek 100 G4 Diversity Receiver
EK 100 G4 diversity receiver ► You can find more detailed information about the EK 100 G4 in the follow- ing sections: • Installation and Startup: “Installing the EK 100 G4” • Operation: “Using the EK 100 G4” • Technical Data: “EK 100 G4”... -
Page 10: Skm 100 G4 Handheld Transmitter
SKM 100 G4 handheld transmitter ► SKM 100 G4 variant: ► SKM 100 G4-S variant: ► The SKM 100 G4 handheld transmitter is also available in the SKM 100 G4- S variant with an integrated mute switch. You can find more detailed information about the SKM 100 G4 in the follow- ing sections: •... -
Page 11: Sk 100 G4 Bodypack Transmitter
SK 100 G4 bodypack transmitter ► You can find more detailed information about the SK 100 G4 in the follow- ing sections: • Installation and Startup: “Installing the SK 100 G4” • Operation: “Using the SK 100 G4” • Technical Data: “SK 100 G4”... -
Page 12: Skp 100 G4 Plug-On Transmitter
SKP 100 G4 plug-on transmitter ► You can find more detailed information about the SKP 100 G4 in the follow- ing sections: • Installation and Startup: “Installing the SKP 100 G4” • Operation: “Using the SKP 100 G4” • Technical Data: “SKP 100 G4”... -
Page 13: Accessories
MMK 965-1 BK Capacitor, switchable 502582 Cardioid/super-cardioid, black MMK 965-1 NI Capacitor, switchable 502584 Cardioid/super-cardioid, nickel MMD 42-1 Dynamic, omni-directional, black 506772 You can find more information about the individual microphone mod- ules on their respective product pages at www.sennheiser.com. -
Page 14: Headset And Lavalier Microphones
506904 rectional, silver You can find more information about the individual microphones on their respective product pages at www.sennheiser.com. Line connecting cable The following cables can be used to connect cameras to the EK 100 G4 di- versity receiver: •... -
Page 15: Rechargeable Battery And Charger
Accessories Rechargeable battery and charger BA 2015 rechargeable battery The BA 2015 rechargeable battery is designed for use with evolution wire- less G4 series handheld transmitters, bodypack transmitters and bodypack receivers. Article no. 009950 ► L 2015 charger The BA 2015 rechargeable battery can be charged in the L 2015 charger on its own or inside of the bodypack transmitter/bodypack receiver. -
Page 16: Accessories For Camera Mounting
Accessories Accessories for camera mounting CA 2 camera adapter Camera adapter with hot shoe for portable bodypack transmitters/receiv- ers from the ew G1, G2, G3 and G4 series. Article no. 009986 ►... -
Page 17: Additional Accessories
Accessories Additional accessories Color labeling set • KEN 2, color labeling set for SKM handheld transmitters Article no. 530195 ► Microphone clamp • MZQ 1, microphone clamp for SKM handheld transmitters Article no. 076670 ►... -
Page 18: The Frequency Bank System
The frequency bank system The frequency bank system There are different frequency ranges in the UHF band available for trans- mission. The following frequency ranges are available for the ew 100 G4 series: • A1 range: 470 – 516 MHz •... -
Page 19: Installing Ew 100 P G4 Series Devices
Installing ew 100 P G4 series devices INSTALLATION Installing ew 100 P G4 series devices find information about installing connecting ew 100 P G4 series devices in the following sections. • EK 100 G4 diversity receiver >> “Installing the EK 100 G4” •... -
Page 20: Installing The Ek 100 G4
Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries You can operate the diversity receiver either with batteries (AA, 1.5 V) or with the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 battery. ▷ Press the two catches and open the battery compartment cover. Insert the batteries or the rechargeable battery as shown below. Please ▷... -
Page 21: Battery Status
Installing the EK 100 G4 Battery status Charge status of the batteries: ► Charge status is critical (LOW BATT): ►... -
Page 22: Attaching The Diversity Receiver To A Camera
Installing the EK 100 G4 Attaching the diversity receiver to a camera You can attach the diversity receiver on the hot shoe of the camera with the included CA 2 camera kit. To attach the EK 100 G4 diversity receiver to a camera: ▷... - Page 23 Installing the EK 100 G4 ▷ Place the perforated plate on the rear side of the diversity receiver. Reattach the clip. ▷ Slide the receiver onto a camera. ▷...
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Page 24: Connecting The Diversity Receiver To A Camera
Installing the EK 100 G4 Connecting the diversity receiver to a camera To connect the diversity receiver to a camera: ▷ Attach the line input of the camera to the jack socket of the receiver us- ing one of the enclosed line connecting cables. Adjust the level of the AF Out audio output in the operating menu of the... -
Page 25: Installing The Skm 100 G4
Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries You can operate the wireless microphone either with batteries (AA, 1.5 V) or with the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 battery. ▷ Screw the rear part of the wireless microphone in the direction of the arrow (counter-clockwise) off of the handle of the wireless microphone. -
Page 26: Battery Status
Installing the SKM 100 G4 Battery status Charge status of the batteries: ► Charge status is critical (LOW BATT): ►... -
Page 27: Replacing The Microphone Module
Installing the SKM 100 G4 Replacing the microphone module You can find a list of the recommended microphone modules for the hand- held transmitter under “Microphones and cables”. To change the microphone module: Unscrew the microphone module. ▷ ▷ Screw the desired microphone module on. ►... -
Page 28: Changing The Colored Ring
Installing the SKM 100 G4 Changing the colored ring To change the colored ring: ▷ Pull the colored ring off as shown in the diagram. ► Attached a colored ring in the color you want as shown in the diagram. ▷... -
Page 29: Installing The Sk 100 G4
Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries You can operate the bodypack transmitter either with batteries (AA, 1.5 V) or with the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 battery. ▷ Press the two catches and open the battery compartment cover. Insert the batteries or the rechargeable battery as shown below. Please ▷... -
Page 30: Battery Status
Installing the SK 100 G4 Battery status Charge status of the batteries: ► Charge status is critical (LOW BATT): ►... -
Page 31: Connecting A Microphone To The Sk 100 G4
Installing the SK 100 G4 Connecting a microphone to the SK 100 G4 You can find a list of recommended Lavalier and headset microphones for the bodypack transmitter under “Microphones and cables”. To connect a microphone to the bodypack transmitter: Insert the cable’s 3.5 mm jack plug into the MIC/LINE socket on the ▷... -
Page 32: Connecting An Instrument Or Line Source To The Sk 100 G4
To do this, you will need the Ci 1-N (6.3 mm jack plug on a lockable 3.5 mm jack plug) or CL 2 (XLR-3F plug on lockable 3.5 mm jack plug) Sennheiser cables. To connect an instrument or line source to bodypack transmitter: ▷... -
Page 33: Attaching The Bodypack Transmitter To Clothing
Installing the SK 100 G4 Attaching the bodypack transmitter to clothing You can use the belt clip to attach the bodypack transmitter to your waist- band or on a guitar strap. The belt clip is detachable so that you can also attach the bodypack trans- mitter with the antenna pointing downwards. -
Page 34: Installing The Skp 100 G4
Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries You can operate the plug-on transmitter either with batteries (AA, 1.5 V) or with the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 battery. ▷ Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the embossed arrow and open the cover. -
Page 35: Battery Status
Installing the SKP 100 G4 Battery status Charge status of the batteries: ► Charge status is critical (LOW BATT): ►... -
Page 36: Attaching The Plug-On Transmitter To The Microphone
Installing the SKP 100 G4 Attaching the plug-on transmitter to the micro- phone Microphones with a metal casing should be used for optimal signal transmission. Loosen the locking ring (2) by rotating it in the clockwise direction past ▷ the center point. This unlocks the XLR-3 plug (1) of the plug-on transmitter. -
Page 37: Using Ew 100 P G4 Series Devices
Using ew 100 P G4 series devices OPERATION Using ew 100 P G4 series devices You can find information about using ew 100 P G4 series devices in the fol- lowing sections. • EK 100 G3 diversity receiver >> “Using the EK 100 G4” •... - Page 38 Using ew 100 P G4 series devices In the sections below, you can find important information about specific use cases. • Establishing a radio link between the transmitter and receiver >> “Es- tablishing a radio link” • Synchronizing the receiver settings to the transmitter >> “Synchroniz- ing devices”...
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Page 39: Using The Ek 100 G4
Using the EK 100 G4 Using the EK 100 G4 These sections contain detailed information about using the EK 100 G4. You can find information about installing the EK 100 under “Installing the EK 100 G4”. Operating elements of the EK 100 G4 diversity re- ceiver ►... - Page 40 Using the EK 100 G4 UP button • See “Buttons for navigating through the menu” SET button • See “Buttons for navigating through the menu” DOWN button • See “Buttons for navigating through the menu” ON/OFF button with ESC function in the operating menu •...
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Page 41: Switching The Ek 100 G4 On And Off
Press the two catches and open the battery compartment cover. ▷ To switch the receiver on: ▷ Hold down the ON/OFF button until the Sennheiser logo appears on the display. To switch the receiver off: ▷ Hold down the ON/OFF button until the display goes off. -
Page 42: Lock-Off Function
Using the EK 100 G4 Lock-off function You can set the automatic lock-off function in the Auto lock menu (see “Auto Lock menu item”). When you have switched on the lock-off function, you will have to turn the transmitter off and on again in order to operate it. To temporarily deactivate the lock-off function: ▷... -
Page 43: Displays On The Ek 100 G4 Display Panel
Using the EK 100 G4 Displays on the EK 100 G4 display panel Status information such as reception quality, battery status, audio level, etc. is displayed on the home screen of the display panel. See “Home screen”. The display panel also displays the operating menu which you can use to configure all of the settings. - Page 44 Using the EK 100 G4 ► Press the ON/OFF button • ESC function: Cancels the entry and returns to the current standard dis- play • Selects a standard display (see “Home screen”) ► Press the SET button • Changes from the current standard display to the operating menu •...
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Page 45: Home Screen
Home screen After you switch on the receiver, the display panel initially displays the Sennheiser logo. After a short time, the home screen is then displayed. The home screen has two different standard displays. Short-press the ON/OFF button to switch between the standard dis- ▷... -
Page 46: Frequency Bank/Channel/Name Standard Display
Using the EK 100 G4 P pilot tone • P = Activated pilot tone evaluation • No symbol = Evaluation is deactivated • P is black = Pilot tone is being received on the current frequency • See “Advanced -> Pilot Tone menu item” Frequency Bank/Channel/Name standard display The Frequency Bank/Channel/Name standard display shows the level of... -
Page 47: Setting Options In The Menu
Using the EK 100 G4 Setting options in the menu In the EK 100 G4 menu, you can configure the following settings. Synchronizing the transmitter with the diversity receiver ▷ See “Sync menu item” Adjusting the squelch threshold ▷ See “Squelch menu item” Scanning for unused frequency presets, releases and selects frequen- cy presets See “Easy Setup menu item”... -
Page 48: Menu Structure
Using the EK 100 G4 Menu structure The figure shows the complete EK 100 G4 menu structure in an overview. -
Page 49: Sync Menu Item
Using the EK 100 G4 Sync menu item In the Sync menu item you can synchronize ew 100 P G4 series transmit- ters and receivers. For more information, see “Synchronizing devices”. -
Page 50: Squelch Menu Item
Using the EK 100 G4 Squelch menu item You can adjust the squelch threshold in the Squelch menu item. Setting range: • >> 5 dBμV • Middle >> 15 dBμV • High >> 25 dBμV The squelch threshold is displayed on the home screen in the RF signal lev- el area. - Page 51 Using the EK 100 G4 CAUTION Risk of hearing and material damage If you set the squelch threshold to a very low value, a very loud hissing noise can occur in the receiver. This hissing noise can be loud enough to cause hearing damage or overload your system’s loudspeakers.
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Page 52: Easy Setup Menu Item
Using the EK 100 G4 Easy Setup menu item You can scan for unused frequencies using the Easy Setup menu item. Switch off all transmitters before you perform the scan. If transmit- ters are still switched on, they are detected as unavailable frequen- cies and the frequencies that are actually available cannot then be used. -
Page 53: Frequency Preset Menu Item
Using the EK 100 G4 Press the ON/OFF button to cancel the entry without saving the set- ▷ tings. Frequency Preset menu item In the Frequency Preset menu item, you can adjust the receiving frequen- cy of the receiver by adjusting the frequency bank and the channel. To open the Frequency Preset menu item: ▷... -
Page 54: Af Out Menu Item
Using the EK 100 G4 AF Out menu item In the AF Out menu item you can adjust the level of the line audio output based on the level of the connected camera. Setting range: • -30 dB to +12 dB in 6 dB steps To open the AF Out menu item: On the home screen, press the SET button to open the operating menu. -
Page 55: Auto Lock Menu Item
Using the EK 100 G4 Auto Lock menu item In the Auto Lock menu item you can activate or deactivate the auto lock- off function. You can find information about temporarily deactivating the lock-off function during operation under “Lock-off function”. To open the Auto Lock menu item: ▷... -
Page 56: Advanced Menu Item
Using the EK 100 G4 Advanced menu item In the Advanced submenu you can configure enhanced settings. To open the Advanced submenu: ▷ On the home screen, press the SET button to open the operating menu. Press the UP or DOWN button until the Advanced menu item appears ▷... -
Page 57: Advanced -> Tune Menu Item
Using the EK 100 G4 Advanced -> Tune menu item In the Tune menu item of the Advanced submenu, you can configure the receiving frequencies for the U frequency bank. Only adjusting the frequency Open the Tune menu item in the Advanced menu. ▷... -
Page 58: Advanced -> Lcd Contrast Menu Item
Using the EK 100 G4 Advanced -> LCD Contrast menu item In the LCD Contrast menu item of the Advanced submenu, you can adjust the display contrast of the display panel in 16 steps. ► Advanced -> Reset menu item In the Reset menu item of the Advanced submenu, you can reset the set- tings of the receiver. -
Page 59: Using The Skm 100 G4
Using the SKM 100 G4 Using the SKM 100 G4 These sections contain detailed information about using the SKM 100 G4 and SKM 100 G4-S. You can find information on installation and startup of the SKM 100 G4 and SKM 100 G4-S under “Installing the SKM 100 G4”. Operating elements of the SKM 100 G4 handheld transmitter ►... -
Page 60: Switching The Skm 100 G4 Handheld Transmitter On And Off
• See “Advanced > Mute Mode menu item (SKM 100 G4-S only)” Switching the SKM 100 G4 handheld transmitter on and off To switch on the SKM 100 G4: Hold down the ON/OFF button until the Sennheiser logo appears on the ▷ display. ►... -
Page 61: Muting The Handheld Transmitter (Af Mute)
Using the SKM 100 G4 Muting the handheld transmitter (AF mute) SKM 100 G4 The audio signal of the transmitter cannot be muted. However, when you deactivate the RF signal no AF signal is output. See “Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute)”. SKM 100 G4-S You can mute the audio signal by pressing the MIC button. -
Page 62: Deactivating The Rf Signal (Rf Mute)
Using the SKM 100 G4 Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute) You can temporarily deactivate the RF signal when the microphone is switched on. When the RF signal is deactivated, no audio signal is output. Use this function to save battery or when you want to prepare a micro- phone for use during live broadcast without interfering with the current transmission path. -
Page 63: Lock-Off Function
Using the SKM 100 G4 Lock-off function You can set the automatic lock-off function in the Auto lock menu (see “Buttons for navigating the SKM 100 G4 menu”). When you have switched on the lock-off function, you will have to turn the transmitter off and on again in order to operate it. -
Page 64: Displays On The Skm 100 G4 Handheld Transmitter Display Panel
Using the SKM 100 G4 Displays on the SKM 100 G4 handheld transmitter display panel You can view the following information on the transmitter display. ► AF audio level • Displays the audio level with peak hold function • See “Sensitivity menu item” Frequency •... -
Page 65: Select A Standard Display
Using the SKM 100 G4 Select a standard display Move the multi-function switch to select a standard display: ▷ Frequency/Name standard display ► 548.100 ew100 G4 MUTE Channel/Frequency standard display ► B.Ch: 20.12 548.100 MUTE Name/Channel standard display ► ew100 G4 B.Ch: 20.12 MUTE... -
Page 66: Buttons For Navigating The Skm 100 G4 Menu
Using the SKM 100 G4 Buttons for navigating the SKM 100 G4 menu Navigating through the menu To open the menu: Press the SET button. ▷ The operating menu is shown on the transmitter display panel. To open a menu item: ▷... -
Page 67: Setting Options In The Menu
Using the SKM 100 G4 Setting options in the menu In the SKM 100 G4 menu, you can configure the following settings. Adjusting the input sensitivity ▷ See “Sensitivity menu item” Setting the frequency bank and the channel ▷ See “Frequency Preset menu item” Entering a freely selectable name ▷... -
Page 68: Sensitivity Menu Item
Using the SKM 100 G4 Sensitivity menu item • Adjusting the input sensitivity – AF audio level ► Setting range: 0 dB to -48 dB in 6 dB steps. The AF audio level is also displayed when the wireless microphone is mut- ed, e.g. -
Page 69: Frequency Preset Menu Item
Using the SKM 100 G4 Frequency Preset menu item • Manually selecting a frequency bank and channel ► While you work in the Frequency Preset menu, the RF signal is deac- tivated. Please note when creating multi-channel systems: Only the factory-preset frequencies within one frequency bank are inter- modulation-free. -
Page 70: Auto Lock Menu Item
Using the SKM 100 G4 Auto Lock menu item • Switching the automatic lock-off function on and off ► This lock prevents the wireless microphone from being unintentionally switched off and also prevents any unintentional changes to the transmit- ter’s configuration. In the current standard display, the lock icon shows whether the lock-off function is currently switched on. -
Page 71: Advanced Menu Item
Using the SKM 100 G4 Advanced menu item In the Advanced submenu you can configure enhanced settings. The following sub-items are available: Adjusting the transmission frequencies for the U frequency bank See “Advanced > Tune menu item” ▷ Defining the MIC button setting (SKM 100 G4-S only) See “Advanced >... -
Page 72: Advanced > Tune Menu Item
Using the SKM 100 G4 Advanced > Tune menu item • Configuring the transmission frequency and frequency bank U When you have configured the wireless microphone to a system bank and you call up the Tune menu item, channel 1 of the frequency bank U is auto- matically set. -
Page 73: Advanced > Mute Mode Menu Item (Skm 100 G4-S Only)
Using the SKM 100 G4 Advanced > Mute Mode menu item (SKM 100 G4-S only) • Configuring the function of the MIC button ► AF On/Off mode • When you press the MIC button, no audio signal is transmitted. Disabled mode •... -
Page 74: Advanced > Reset Menu Item
Using the SKM 100 G4 Advanced > Reset menu item • Resetting the wireless microphone ► When you reset the wireless microphone, only the selected settings of the pilot tone and the U frequency bank are retained. Advanced > Software Revision menu item •... -
Page 75: Using The Sk 100 G4
Using the SK 100 G4 Using the SK 100 G4 These sections contain detailed information about using the SK 100 G4. You can find information on installation and startup of the SK 100 G4 under “Installing the SK 100 G4”. Operating elements of the SK 100 G4 bodypack transmitter ►... -
Page 76: Switching The Sk 100 G4 Bodypack Transmitter On And Off
Press the two catches and open the battery compartment cover. To switch on the SK 100 G4: ▷ Hold down the ON/OFF button until the Sennheiser logo appears on the display. To switch off the SK 100 G4: Hold down the ON/OFF button until the display goes off. -
Page 77: Muting The Bodypack Transmitter (Af Mute)
Using the SK 100 G4 Muting the bodypack transmitter (AF mute) You can deactivate the audio signal with the MUTE switch. To do this, the MUTE switch function must be configured to AF On/Off. You can find more information about this subject under “Advanced > Mute Mode menu item”. -
Page 78: Deactivating The Rf Signal (Rf Mute)
Using the SK 100 G4 Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute) You can deactivate the RF signal in two ways: Deactivating the RF signal with the MUTE switch You can deactivate the RF signal with the MUTE switch. To do this, the MUTE switch function must be configured to RF On/Off. You can find more information about this subject under “Advanced >... -
Page 79: Deactivating The Rf Signal With The On/Off Button
Using the SK 100 G4 Deactivating the RF signal with the ON/OFF button You can deactivate the RF signal with the ON/OFF button. To deactivate the RF signal: ▷ Short-press the ON/OFF button. RF Mute On? appears. ▷ Press the SET button. The RF signal is deactivated. -
Page 80: Lock-Off Function
Using the SK 100 G4 Lock-off function You can set the automatic lock-off function in the Auto lock menu (see “Buttons for navigating the SK 100 G4 menu”). When you have switched on the lock-off function, you will have to turn the transmitter off and on again in order to operate it. -
Page 81: Displays On The Sk 100 G4 Bodypack Transmitter Display Panel
Using the SK 100 G4 Displays on the SK 100 G4 bodypack transmitter display panel You can view the following information on the transmitter display. ► AF audio level • Displays the audio level with peak hold function • See “Sensitivity menu item” Frequency •... -
Page 82: Select A Standard Display
Using the SK 100 G4 Select a standard display Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select a standard display. ▷ Frequency/Name standard display ► 548.100 ew100 G4 MUTE Channel/Frequency standard display ► B.Ch: 20.12 548.100 MUTE Name/Channel standard display ►... -
Page 83: Buttons For Navigating The Sk 100 G4 Menu
Using the SK 100 G4 Buttons for navigating the SK 100 G4 menu Navigating through the menu To open the menu: Press the SET button. ▷ The operating menu is shown on the transmitter display panel. To open a menu item: ▷... -
Page 84: Setting Options In The Menu
Using the SK 100 G4 Setting options in the menu In the SK 100 G4 menu, you can configure the following settings. Adjusting the input sensitivity ▷ See “Sensitivity menu item” Setting the frequency bank and the channel ▷ See “Frequency Preset menu item” Entering a freely selectable name ▷... -
Page 85: Sensitivity Menu Item
Using the SK 100 G4 Sensitivity menu item • Adjusting the input sensitivity – AF audio level ► Setting range: 0 dB to –60 dB in 6 dB steps. The AF audio level is also displayed when the bodypack transmitter is mut- ed, e.g. -
Page 86: Name Menu Item
Using the SK 100 G4 Name menu item • Entering names ► In the Name menu item you can enter any name you want for the bodypack transmitters (e.g. the names of the musicians). The name can be shown in the Frequency/Name Name/Channel stan-... -
Page 87: Advanced Menu Item
Using the SK 100 G4 Advanced menu item In the Advanced submenu you can configure enhanced settings. The following sub-items are available: Adjusting the transmission frequencies for the U frequency bank See “Advanced > Tune menu item” ▷ Configuring the MUTE switch See “Advanced >... -
Page 88: Advanced > Tune Menu Item
Using the SK 100 G4 Advanced > Tune menu item • Configuring the transmission frequency and frequency bank U When you have configured the bodypack transmitter to a system bank and you call up the Tune menu item, channel 1 of the frequency bank U is auto- matically set. -
Page 89: Advanced > Mute Mode Menu Item
Using the SK 100 G4 Advanced > Mute Mode menu item • Configuring the MUTE switch ► AF On/Off mode • If set to position MUTE, the audio signal is muted. RF On/Off mode • If set to position MUTE, the RF signal is deactivated. Disabled mode •... -
Page 90: Advanced > Pilot Tone Menu Item
Using the SK 100 G4 Advanced > Pilot Tone menu item • Activating/deactivating pilot tone transmission ► The pilot tone has an inaudible frequency that is sent from the transmitter and evaluated by the receiver. It supports the receiver’s squelch function. Advanced >... -
Page 91: Using The Skp 100 G4
Using the SKP 100 G4 Using the SKP 100 G4 These sections contain detailed information about using the SKP 100 G4. You can find information on installation and startup of the SKP 100 G4 un- der “Installing the SKP 100 G4”. Operating elements of the SKP 100 G4 plug-on transmitter ►... - Page 92 Using the SKP 100 G4 Switching the SKP 100 G4 plug-on transmitter on and off To switch on the SKP 100 G4: Hold down the ON/OFF button until the Sennheiser logo appears on the ▷ display. To switch off the SKP 100 G4: Hold down the ON/OFF button until the display goes off.
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Page 93: Muting The Plug-On Transmitter (Af Mute)
Using the SKP 100 G4 Muting the plug-on transmitter (AF mute) You can mute the audio signal with the MUTE switch. To do this, the MUTE switch function must be configured to AF On/Off. You can find more information about this subject under “Advanced > Mute Mode menu item”. -
Page 94: Deactivating The Rf Signal (Rf Mute)
Using the SKP 100 G4 Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute) You can deactivate the RF signal in two ways: Deactivating the RF signal with the MUTE switch You can deactivate the RF signal with the MUTE switch. To do this, the MUTE switch function must be configured to RF On/Off. You can find more information about this subject under “Advanced >... -
Page 95: Deactivating The Rf Signal With The On/Off Button
Using the SKP 100 G4 Deactivating the RF signal with the ON/OFF button You can deactivate the RF signal with the ON/OFF button. To deactivate the RF signal: ▷ Short-press the ON/OFF button. RF Mute On? appears. ▷ Press the SET button. The RF signal is deactivated. -
Page 96: Lock-Off Function
Using the SKP 100 G4 Lock-off function You can set the automatic lock-off function in the Auto lock menu (see “Auto Lock menu item”). When you have switched on the lock-off function, you will have to turn the transmitter off and on again in order to operate it. To temporarily deactivate the lock-off function: ▷... -
Page 97: Displays On The Skp 100 G4 Plug-On Transmitter Display Panel
Using the SKP 100 G4 Displays on the SKP 100 G4 plug-on transmitter dis- play panel You can view the following information on the transmitter display. ► AF audio level • Displays the audio level with peak hold function • See “Sensitivity menu item” Frequency •... -
Page 98: Select A Standard Display
Using the SKP 100 G4 Select a standard display Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select a standard display. ▷ Frequency/Name standard display ► 548.100 ew100 G4 MUTE Channel/Frequency standard display ► B.Ch: 20.12 548.100 MUTE Name/Channel standard display ►... -
Page 99: Buttons For Navigating The Skp 100 G4 Menu
Using the SKP 100 G4 Buttons for navigating the SKP 100 G4 menu Navigating through the menu To open the menu: Press the SET button. ▷ The operating menu is shown on the transmitter display panel. To open a menu item: ▷... -
Page 100: Setting Options In The Menu
Using the SKP 100 G4 Setting options in the menu In the SKP 100 G4 menu, you can configure the following settings. Adjusting the input sensitivity ▷ See “Sensitivity menu item” Setting the frequency bank and the channel ▷ See “Frequency Preset menu item” Entering a freely selectable name ▷... -
Page 101: Sensitivity Menu Item
Using the SKP 100 G4 Sensitivity menu item • Adjusting the input sensitivity – AF audio level ► Setting range: 0 dB to -48 dB in 6 dB steps. The AF audio level is also displayed when the plug-on transmitter is muted, e.g. -
Page 102: Name Menu Item
Using the SKP 100 G4 Name menu item • Entering names ► In the Name menu item you can enter any name you want for the bodypack transmitters (e.g. the names of the musicians). The name can be shown in the Frequency/Name Name/Channel stan-... -
Page 103: Advanced Menu Item
Using the SKP 100 G4 Advanced menu item In the Advanced submenu you can configure enhanced settings. The following sub-items are available: Adjusting the transmission frequencies for the U frequency bank See “Advanced > Tune menu item” ▷ Configuring the MUTE switch See “Advanced >... -
Page 104: Advanced > Tune Menu Item
Using the SKP 100 G4 Advanced > Tune menu item • Configuring the transmission frequency and frequency bank U When you have configured the bodypack transmitter to a system bank and you call up the Tune menu item, channel 1 of the frequency bank U is auto- matically set. -
Page 105: Advanced > Mute Mode Menu Item
Using the SKP 100 G4 Advanced > Mute Mode menu item • Configuring the MUTE switch ► AF On/Off mode • If set to position MUTE, the audio signal is muted. RF On/Off mode • If set to position MUTE, the RF signal is deactivated. Disabled mode •... -
Page 106: Advanced > Reset Menu Item
Using the SKP 100 G4 Advanced > Reset menu item • Resetting the plug-on transmitter ► When you reset the plug-on transmitter, only the selected settings of the pilot tone and the U frequency bank are retained. Advanced > Software Revision menu item •... -
Page 107: Establishing A Radio Link
Establishing a radio link Establishing a radio link To establish a radio link between the transmitter and receiver, the same frequency must be set in both devices. You can do this in a number of different ways: 1. Use the Easy Setup function to perform an automatic frequency set- up (see “Easy Setup menu item”). -
Page 108: Synchronizing Devices
Synchronizing devices Synchronizing devices You can synchronize ew 100 P G4 series transmitters and receivers via the receiver’s infrared interface. To synchronize the devices: Switch the transmitter and the receiver on. ▷ ▷ Call up the Sync menu item on the receiver. Sync appears in the receiver’s display. -
Page 109: Overview
Overview SPECIFICATIONS Overview In the sections below, you can find information about the different variants of the products in the ew 100 P G4 series as well as technical data for the individual products. • Product variants and frequency variants >> “Product variants” •... -
Page 110: Product Variants
Product variants Product variants EK 100 G4 product variants Made in Germany ► EK 100 G4-A1 470 – 516 MHz Art. no. 507644 EK 100 G4-A 516 – 558 MHz Art. no. 507645 EK 100 G4-GB 606 – 648 MHz Art. -
Page 111: Skm 100 G4 Product Variants
Product variants SKM 100 G4 product variants Made in Germany ► SKM 100 G4-S-A1 470 – 516 MHz Art. no. 507594 SKM 100 G4-S-A 516 – 558 MHz Art. no. 507595 SKM 100 G4-S-GB 606 – 648 MHz Art. no. 507596 SKM 100 G4-S-G 566 –... -
Page 112: Sk 100 G4 Product Variants
Product variants ► SKM 100 G4-A1 470 – 516 MHz Art. no. 508001 SKM 100 G4-A 516 – 558 MHz Art. no. 508002 SKM 100 G4-AS 520 – 558 MHz Art. no. 508003 SKM 100 G4-G 566 – 608 MHz Art. -
Page 113: Skp 100 G4 Product Variants
Product variants SKP 100 G4 product variants Made in Germany ► SKP 100 G4-A1 470 – 516 MHz Art. no. 507652 SKP 100 G4-A 516 – 558 MHz Art. no. 507653 SKP 100 G4-GB 606 – 648 MHz Art. no. 507654 SKP 100 G4-G 566 –... -
Page 114: Frequency Tables
Frequency tables Frequency tables You can find frequency tables for all available frequency ranges in the download section of the Sennheiser website uneer www.sennheiser.com/ download. Download area of the Sennheiser website Enter ew G4 into the search bar to show the frequency tables. -
Page 115: Specifications
Specifications Specifications You can find the cross-system and product-specific technical data in the sections below. -
Page 116: Ek 100 G4
EK 100 G4 RF characteristics ► Modulation Wideband FM Receiving frequency ranges A1: 470 – 516 MHz A: 516 – 558 MHz AS: 520 – 558 MHz G: 566 – 608 MHz GB: 606 – 648 MHz B: 626 – 668 MHz C: 734 –... -
Page 117: Af Characteristics
AF characteristics ► Compander system Sennheiser HDX Signal-to-noise ratio (1 mV, peak ≥ 110 dBA deviation) Total harmonic distortion (THD) ≤ 0.9 % AF output voltage (at peak devia- 3.5 mm jack socket +12 dBu (mo- tion, 1 kHz AF) no, unbalanced) “AF Out”... -
Page 118: Skm 100 G4
RF output power at 50 ? Max. 30 mW Pilot tone squelch Can be switched off AF characteristics ► Compander system Sennheiser HDX AF frequency response 80 – 18,000 Hz Signal-to-noise ratio ≥ 110 dBA (1 mV, peak deviation) Total harmonic distortion (THD) ≤... -
Page 119: Overall Device
Overall device ► Temperature range -10 °C to +55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F) Power supply 2 AA batteries, 1,5 V or BA 2015 accupack Nominal voltage 3 V battery / 2.4 V rechargeable battery Power consumption at nominal voltage typically 180 mA with transmitter switched off ≤... -
Page 120: Sk 100 G4
RF output power at 50 ? Max. 30 mW Pilot tone squelch Can be switched off AF characteristics ► Compander system Sennheiser HDX AF frequency response Microphone: 80 – 18,000 Hz Line: 25 – 18,000 Hz Signal-to-noise ratio ≥ 110 dBA (1 mV, peak deviation) Total harmonic distortion (THD) ≤... -
Page 121: Overall Device
Overall device ► Temperature range -10 °C to +55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F) Power supply 2 AA batteries, 1,5 V or BA 2015 accupack Nominal voltage 3 V battery 2.4 V rechargeable battery Power consumption at nominal voltage typically 180 mA with transmitter switched off ≤... -
Page 122: Skp 100 G4
SKP 100 G4 RF characteristics ► Modulation Wideband FM Receiving frequency ranges A1: 470 – 516 MHz A: 516 – 558 MHz AS: 520 – 558 MHz G: 566 – 608 MHz GB: 606 – 648 MHz B: 626 – 668 MHz C: 734 –... -
Page 123: Af Characteristics
AF characteristics ► Compander system Sennheiser HDX AF frequency response 80 – 18,000 Hz Signal-to-noise ratio (1 mV, peak ≥ 110 dBA deviation) Total harmonic distortion (THD) ≤ 0.9 % Input voltage 3.3 V Input impedance Ω 68 k , unbalanced... -
Page 124: Pin Assignment
Pin assignment Pin assignment 3.5 mm stereo jack plug ► • Plug for headphone and earphone cables, e.g. IE 4. • Connect to: • EK IEM G4 • EK 500 G4 3.5 mm mic jack plug ► • Plug for lavalier and headset microphone, e.g. ME 2. •... -
Page 125: 6.3 Mm Mono Jack Plug, Unbalanced
Pin assignment 6.3 mm mono jack plug, unbalanced ► • Connect to: • EM 100 G4 Audio Out • EM 300-500 G4 Audio Out 6.3 mm stereo jack plug for headphone jack ► • Connect to: • EM 100 G4 headphone input •... -
Page 126: Cleaning And Maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning and maintenance Note the following information when cleaning and maintaining evolution wireless G4 series products. CAUTION Liquids can damage the products’ electronics. Liquids entering the product housing can cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics. ▷ Keep all liquids away from the products. - Page 127 Cleaning and maintenance ▷ Screw the sound inlet basket back onto the microphone module. From time to time, you should also clean the microphone module contacts: ▷ Wipe the contacts of the microphone module with a soft, dry cloth.
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Page 128: Contact
CONTACT Contact Instruction manual as a PDF You can find this instruction manual as a PDF (German and English) in the download section of the Sennheiser website at www.sennheiser.com/ download. Download area for the Sennheiser website ▷ Enter ew G4 into the search bar to show the instruction manuals for products in the ew G4 series.
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