Sennheiser EK 100 - 01-09 Instruction Manual

Sennheiser EK 100 - 01-09 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 EK 100 Instruction manual Instruction manual Notice d’emploi Istruzioni per l’uso Instrucciones de uso Gebruiksaanwijzing Manual de instruções...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Recommendations and tips ................21 If a problem occurs ..................22 Accessories ......................23 Specifications ....................23 Manufacturer Declarations ................24 Index ........................26 For further information, visit the EK 100 G3 product page on our website at www.sennheiser.com.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    • Heed all warnings and follow all instructions in this instruction manual. • Use only a cloth for cleaning the product. • Do not place the product near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  • Page 4: The Ek 100 G3 Diversity Receiver

    Frequency bank U Channel 12 – freely selectable frequency Each of the channels in the frequency banks “1” to “20” has been factory- preset to a fixed receiving frequency (frequency preset). The factory- preset frequencies within one frequency bank are intermodulation-free.
  • Page 5: Areas Of Application

    SK 100 SKM 100 SKP 100 These transmitters are available in the same UHF frequency ranges and are equipped with the same frequency bank system with factory-preset frequencies. An advantage of the factory-preset frequencies is that • a transmission system is ready for immediate use after switch-on, •...
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Product overview Product overview Overview of the EK 100 G3 diversity receiver » 3.5 mm jack socket (LINE), lockable (the ground contact is used by antenna II) Antenna I Operation and battery status indicator, red LED lit = flashing =...
  • Page 7: Overview Of The Displays

    Product overview Overview of the displays After switch-on, the diversity receiver displays the “Frequency/Name” standard display. For further illustrations and examples of the different standard displays, refer to page 10. The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds.
  • Page 8: Putting The Diversity Receiver Into Operation

    Putting the diversity receiver into operation Inserting the batteries/accupack For powering the diversity receiver, you can either use two 1.5 V AA size batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack or the DC 2 power adapter (see “Accessories” on page 23).
  • Page 9 Reinsert the belt clip Use one of the supplied line cables to connect the line input of the camera to the socket The ground connection of the line cable serves as the antenna for the second diversity section.
  • Page 10: Using The Diversity Receiver

    The transmission link is established and the receiver’s RF level display “RF” reacts. It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 19. If you cannot establish a transmission link between transmitter and receiver, read the chapter “Synchronizing a transmitter with the diversity receiver”...
  • Page 11: Deactivating The Lock Mode Temporarily

    You can activate or deactivate the automatic lock mode via the “Auto Lock” menu item (see page 16). If the lock mode is activated, you have to temporarily deactivate it in order to be able to operate the receiver: Press the button.
  • Page 12: Using The Operating Menu

    Using the operating menu Using the operating menu A special feature of the Sennheiser ew G3 series is the consistent, intuitive menu structure of transmitters and receivers. As a result, adjustments to the settings can be made quickly – even in stressful situations, for example on stage or during a live show or presentation.
  • Page 13: Working With The Operating Menu

    Working with the operating menu If the lock mode is activated, you have to deactivate it In order to be able to work with the operating menu (see page 10). By way of example of the “Frequency...
  • Page 14 Canceling an entry Press the ON/OFF button to cancel the entry. ON/OFF The current standard display appears on the display panel. To subsequently return to the last edited menu item: Press the button repeatedly until the last edited menu item appears.
  • Page 15: Adjusting Settings Via The Operating Menu

    “ ” 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, –...
  • Page 16 If the squelch threshold is set to “High”, the transmission range will be reduced under unfavourable reception conditions. The squelch should only be switched off for servicing purposes. With the squelch threshold set to “Low”, you switch the squelch off by keeping the DOWN rocker button pressed for 3 seconds.
  • Page 17: The Extended Menu "Advanced Menu

    Via the “Name” menu, you can enter a freely selectable name (e.g. the name of the performer) for the receiver. The name is displayed on the standard display (see page 6). The name can consist of up to 8 characters such as: •...
  • Page 18 Adjusting settings via the operating menu Via the “Tune” menu item, you can set a receiving frequency to be stored in the current channel you can select a different channel in the frequency bank “U” and assign this channel a receiving frequency.
  • Page 19 “Pilot Tone” setting “Stored” The transmitter adds an inaudible signal, known as the pilot tone, to the transmitted signal. The diversity receiver detects and evaluates the pilot tone. The pilot tone supports the diversity receiver’s squelch function, thus protecting against interference due to RF signals from other devices.
  • Page 20: Synchronizing A Transmitter With The Diversity Receiver

    Select a frequency bank and a channel on this diversity receiver (“Current List”, see page 15). If you want to set up a multi-channel system, select a frequency bank with a sufficient number of unused channels for all planned transmis- sion links.
  • Page 21 Synchronizing a transmitter with the diversity receiver On one of the receivers, select a channel within this frequency bank and assign this channel one of the calculated receiving frequencies (see page 17). Synchronize a transmitter with this receiver (see page 14).
  • Page 22: Cleaning The Diversity Receiver

    ... for optimum reception • Transmission range depends to a large extent on location and can vary from about 10 m to about 150 m. There should be a “free line of sight” between transmitting and receiving antennas. • To avoid overloading the receiver, observe a minimum distance of 5 m between transmitting and receiving antennas.
  • Page 23: If A Problem Occurs

    (see page 15). this channel has not been switched off 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.
  • Page 24: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories The following EK 100 G3 accessories are available from your specialist dealer: Cat. No. Accessory 009950 BA 2015 accupack 009828 L 2015 charger 009827 DC 2 power adapter for external DC powering (12 V) 009986 CA 2 camera adapter...
  • Page 25: Manufacturer Declarations

    + NC 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 website at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner. In compliance with the following requirements •...
  • Page 26 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 27: Index

    Operating menu inserting overview settings Advanced Menu (extended menu) using overview settings Pilot Tone (activating/deactivating AF Out (adjusting the audio output the pilot tone level) evaluation) Auto Lock (activating/deactivating the lock mode) Receiver cleaning Batteries mounting to a camera...
  • Page 28 Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Printed in Germany Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany Publ. 01/09 www.sennheiser.com 529667/A01...

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