Contents Contents Important safety instructions ................................2 System ....................................... 2 Receiver ......................................2 Bodypack transmitter and radio microphone ..........................3 The ew 100 G3 evolution wireless series ............................4 The frequency bank system ................................4 Product overview ....................................5 Overview of the EM 100 receiver ..............................5 Overview of the displays of the EM 100 receiver ........................
• 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.
Important safety instructions • Danger due to high volumes This device is capable of producing sound pressure exceeding 85 dB(A). 85 dB(A) is the sound pressure corresponding to the maximum permissible volume which is by law (in some countries) allowed to affect your hearing for the duration of a working day. It is used as a basis according to the specifications of industrial medicine.
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...
Product overview Product overview Overview of the EM 100 receiver 2 Data Ports auf der Rückseite ergänzen, Anzeigen-Display verkleinern, Jog-Dial entfernen, Typen- schild zu 300 ändern, kein Kopfhörerausgang: Nr. anpassen ³ · » ¿ ´ ² PEAK 1. 1 ew100 G3 543.200 MUTE XXXXXXX...
Product overview Overview of the displays of the EM 100 receiver After switch-on, the receiver displays the standard display “Receiver Parameters”. For further illustrations and examples of the different standard displays, please refer to 24. This stan- dard display displays the operating states of the receiver. PEAK 1.
Product overview Overview of the displays of the SK 100 bodypack transmitter After switch-on, the bodypack transmitter displays the standard display “Frequency/Name”. For further illustrations and examples of the different standard displays, refer to 24. The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds. 543.200 ew100 G3 MUTE...
Product overview Overview of the SKM 100 radio microphone ¶ ² ´ ¿ » · º ¸ µ ¾ º ¹ µ µ Operating elements ³ º Microphone head (interchangeable) Color-coded protection ring; available in different colors · Name and pick-up pattern of the micro- ¾...
Product overview Overview of the displays of the SKM 100 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 24. The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds. 543.200 ew100 G3 MUTE...
Putting the devices into operation Putting the devices into operation EM 100 receiver Setting up the receiver on a flat surface Place the receiver on a flat, horizontal surface. Please note that the device feet can leave stains on delicate surfaces. The stacking elements are designed to help protect the operating elements from damage or deformation, e.g.
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Putting the devices into operation Stacking receivers Stack several receivers on top of each other. CAUTION! Danger of injury due to toppling receiver stacks! High receiver stacks can easily topple over. Place the stack on an absolutely flat surface. Secure the stack against toppling over. Fasten the stacking elements as described in the previous section.
SK 100 bodypack transmitter Inserting the batteries/accupack For powering the bodypack transmitter, you can either use two 1.5 V AA size batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack. ¸ Push the two catches in the direction of the arrows and open the battery compart- ment cover µ.
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The audio input is designed for the connection of both condenser microphones and instru- ments (e.g. guitars). DC powering of the condenser microphones is via the audio input. Use one of the recommended Sennheiser microphones or the optional CI 1 instrument cable.
SKM 100 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. » Unscrew the lower part of the radio microphone from the radio microphone’s body »...
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Putting the devices 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 available as optional accessories). Changing the microphone head The microphone head is easy to change.
Using the devices º º Using the devices To establish a transmission link, proceed as follows: 1. Switch the receiver on. 2. Switch a transmitter on. The transmission link is established and the receiver’s RF level display “RF” reacts. If you cannot establish a transmission link between transmitter and receiver: Make sure that transmitter and receiver are set to the same frequency bank and to the same channel.
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Using the devices completely switch the receiver off: Disconnect the receiver from the mains by unplugging the mains unit from the wall socket. SK 100 bodypack transmitter ¿ ¸ ¸ µ To switch the bodypack transmitter (online operation): ¸ and open the battery compartment cover µ. Push the two catches Briefly press the ON/OFF...
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Using the devices 543.200 ew100 G3 MUTE Use this function to save battery power or to prepare a bodypack transmitter for use during live operation without causing interference to existing transmission links. activate signal: Briefly press the ON/OFF button ON/OFF “RF Mute Off”...
Using the devices To switch the radio microphone and to deactivate the RF signal on switch-on (offline operation): ¹ Press the ON/OFF button until “RF Mute On?” appears on the display panel. ON/OFF Press the multi-function switch ¸. The transmission frequency is displayed but the radio microphone does not transmit an RF signal.
Using the devices “ ” appears on the display panel of the receiver. “ ” also appears if: – no transmitter was found or the transmitter is not compatible, – no transmitter was found and the synchronization process was canceled after 30 seconds, –...
Using the devices Muting the audio signal or deactivating the RF signal EM 100 mute the audio signal: When one of the standard displays is shown on the display panel, press the STANDBY button. “RX Mute On?” appears on the display panel. Press the button.
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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 bodypack transmitter. Audio signal is muted Transmitter’s display panel: “MUTE” is displayed Audio signal is activated (muting is canceled) Transmitter’s display panel: “MUTE”...
Using the devices Selecting a standard display EM 100 Press the UP/DOWN button to select a standard display: Contents of the display Selectable standard display “Receiver Parameters” PEAK 1. 1 ew100 G3 543.200 appears after switch-on of the receiver and displays the MUTE receiver parameters (see page 5).
Overview of the operating menus Overview of the operating menus EM 100 Main menu “Menu“ Squelch “Easy Setup“ Easy Setup Frequency Preset Name Reset List AF Out Current List Equalizer Scan New List Auto Lock Exit Advanced Extended menu Exit “Advanced Menu“...
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Overview of the operating menus Display Function of the menu item Easy Setup Scans for unused frequency presets, releases and selects frequency presets Frequency Preset Changes the frequency bank and the channel Name Enters a freely selectable name AF Out Adjusts the audio output level Adjustment range: -24 dB to +24 dB, adjustable in 3-dB steps, 6 dB gain reserve Special function “gain reserve”: When you have adjusted a level of +18 dB, press the...
Cleaning the devices Display Function of the menu item Main menu Sensitivity Adjusts the sensitivity “AF” Frequency Preset* Changes the frequency bank and the channel Name* Enters a freely selectable name Auto Lock Activates/deactivates the automatic lock mode Advanced Calls up the extended menu “Advanced Menu”...
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Cleaning the devices To clean the radio microphone’s sound inlet basket (MMD 835-1, MMD 845-1, MMD 935-1, MMD 945-1, MME 865-1): 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.
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Cleaning the devices Problem Possible cause Possible solution RF signal available, Transmitter is muted (“MUTE”) Cancels the muting (see page 22). no audio signal, Switch the pilot tone transmission on the trans- “MUTE” appears on the transmitter doesn’t transmit a pilot tone mitter on (see page 27).
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Cleaning the devices Problem Possible cause Possible solution No RF signal at the Bodypack transmitter/radio microphone Synchronize the bodypack transmitter/radio receiver and receiver are not on the same channel microphone with the receiver (see page 20). Set the bodypack transmitter/radio micro- phone to the same channel as the receiver.
Off, Low: 5 dBμV, Middle: 15 dBμV, High: 25 dBμV Pilot tone squelch can be switched off Antenna inputs 2 BNC sockets AF characteristics Compander system Sennheiser EQ presets (switchable, affect the line and monitor outputs): Preset 1: “Flat” Preset 2: “Low Cut”...
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Specifications In compliance with (EM) Europe: EN 301489-1/-9 Radio EN 300422-1/-2 Safety EN 60065 47 CFR 15 subpart B USA: Approved by Canada: Industry Canada RSS 210, IC: 2099A-G3EM100 Mains unit* NT 2–1 NT 2–3 Input voltage 110 V~ or 230 V~, 100 to 240 V~, 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz...
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Specifications AF characteristics Compander system Sennheiser AF frequency response microphone: 80–18,000 Hz line: 25–18,000 Hz 80–18,000 Hz ≥ 110 dBA S/N ratio (1 mV, peak deviation) ≤ 0.9 % Max. input voltage (SK) microphone/line Input impedance (SK) microphone/line 40 kΩ, unbalanced/1 MΩ...
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Specifications Microphones (SK 100) ME 2 ME 3 ME 4 Microphone type condenser condenser condenser Sensitivity 20 mV/Pa 1.6 mV/Pa 40 mV/Pa Pick-up pattern omni-directional cardioid cardioid Max. SPL 130 dB SPL 150 dB SPL 120 dB SPL Microphone heads (SKM 100) MMD 835-1 MMD 845-1 MME 865-1...
0° 90° Manufacturer Declarations Warranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on this product. In compliance with the following requirements • RoHS Directive (2002/95/EU) • WEEE Directive (2002/96/EU) Please dispose of these products at the end of their operational lifetime by taking it to your local collection point or recycling center for such equipment.
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• 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 elec- tronic Corp. may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
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Printed in Germany Publ. 01/09 529659/A01...
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