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Sennheiser EM 100 G3 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 EM 100 Instruction manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    If a problem occurs ........................... 47 Accessories and spare parts ........................49 Specifications ............................. 51 Manufacturer Declarations ........................54 Index ................................56 An animated instruction manual can be viewed on the EM 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. • Only clean the product when it is not connected to the mains. Use a cloth for cleaning. • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
  • Page 4 85 dB(A) is the sound pressure corresponding to the maximum permis- sible 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. Higher volumes or longer dura- tions can damage your hearing.

  • Page 5: The Em 100 G3 Stationary Receiver

    The EM 100 G3 stationary receiver The EM 100 G3 stationary receiver This receiver is part of the evolution wireless series generation 3 (ew G3). With this series, Sennheiser offers high-quality state-of-the-art RF trans- mission systems with a high level of operational reliability and ease of use.

  • Page 6: The Frequency Bank System

    The EM 100 G3 stationary receiver The devices 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 7 The EM 100 G3 stationary receiver Each of the channels in the frequency banks “1” to “20” has been factory- preset to a fixed frequency (frequency preset). The factory-preset frequencies within one frequency bank are intermodu- lation-free. These frequencies cannot be changed.

  • Page 8: Delivery Includes

    Delivery includes Delivery includes The packaging contains the following items: 1 EM 100 G3 stationary receiver 1 NT 2-3 or NT 2-1 mains unit with one country adapter 2 rod antennas 2 stacking elements 1 instruction manual 1 frequency information sheet...

  • Page 9: Product Overview

    Product overview Product overview Overview of the EM 100 G3 receiver » PEAK 20.12 ew100 G3 533.875 XXXXXXX 0682 Operating elements – front panel Operating elements – rear panel Cable grip for power supply DC cable button DC socket IN) for connection of...

  • Page 10: Overview Of The Displays

    Overview of the displays After switch-on, the receiver displays the standard display “Receiver Parameters”. For further illustrations and examples of the different stan- dard displays, please refer to page 24. This standard display displays the operating states of the receiver. PEAK 20.12 ew100 G3 533.875...
  • Page 11 Product overview Display Meaning Pilot tone “P” Activated pilot tone evaluation (see page 40) Muting function Audio signal is muted “MUTE” (see also page 47) (see page 23) Battery status of Charge status: the transmitter approx. 100% approx. 70% approx. 30% icon is flashing;...

  • Page 12: Putting The Receiver Into Operation

    (see “Accessories and spare parts” on page 49). When rack-mounting the receiver, you can mount the supplied antennas to the front of the rack by using an antenna front mount kit. When mounting more than one receiver into a rack, you should use remote antennas.
  • Page 13 Do not fit the device feet when mounting the receiver into a 19” rack. Clean the base of the receiver where you want to fix the device feet. Fit the device feet to the four corners of the receiver as shown.
  • Page 14 – good reception conditions provided – a wireless transmission system is to be used without a large amount of installation work. Connect the two rod antennas...
  • Page 15 As a remedy, ground the rack via an additional ground connection. Rack mounting To mount the receiver into a rack, you require the GA 3 rack adapter (see one receiver “Accessories and spare parts” on page 49): Secure the rack mount “ears”...
  • Page 16 (see page 13). In this case, insert the two blanking plugs into the holes of the blanking plate. – You can use the AM 2 antenna front mount kit (see “Accessories and spare parts” on page 49) and mount the rod antennas to the...
  • Page 17 Putting the receiver into operation To mount the receivers into a rack using the GA 3 rack adapter: Place the two receivers side by side upside-down onto a flat surface. Secure the jointing plate to the receivers using six recessed head screws (M 3x6).

  • Page 18: Connecting An Amplifier/Mixing Console

    XLR-3M socket connected in parallel, allowing you to simultaneously connect two devices (e.g. amplifier, mixing console) to the receiver. Use a suitable cable to connect the amplifier/mixing console to the ¼” (6.3 mm) jack socket or the XLR-3M socket For detailed information on balanced and unbalanced connection, please refer to the chapter “Connector assignment”...

  • Page 19: Connecting The Mains Unit

    Putting the receiver into operation Connecting the mains unit Only use the supplied NT 2-3 or NT 2-1 mains unit. It is designed for your receiver and ensures safe operation. To connect the mains unit: Connect the yellow connector of the mains unit...

  • Page 20: Using The Receiver

    2. Switch the transmitter on (see the instruction manual of the transmitter). 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 42. 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.

  • Page 21: Synchronizing A Transmitter With The Receiver

    Disconnect the receiver from the mains by unplugging the mains unit from the wall socket. Synchronizing a transmitter with the receiver You can synchronize a suitable transmitter of the ew 100 G3 series with the receiver. During synchronization, the following parameters are trans- ferred to the transmitter:...
  • Page 22 “ ” appears on the receiver’s display panel. The receiver then switches back to the current standard display. To cancel the transfer: Press the STANDBY button on the receiver. “ ” appears on the display panel of the receiver. “ ” also appears if no suitable transmitter was found.

  • Page 23: Deactivating The Lock Mode Temporarily

    You can activate or deactivate the automatic lock mode via the “Auto Lock” menu item (see page 37). 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 24: Muting The Audio Signal

    Using the receiver Muting the audio signal 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. The audio signal is muted.

  • Page 25: Selecting A Standard Display

    (see page 30) “Guitar Tuner”* (display with additional function) PEAK MUTE 440 Hz displays the guitar tuner (see page 30) “Guitar Tuner” standard display is deactivated upon delivery. To show this standard display, you have to activate it (see page 39).

  • Page 26: 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 27: Overview Of The Operating Menu

    Activates/deactivates the automatic lock mode Advanced Calls up the extended menu “Advanced Menu” Exit Exits the operating menu and returns to the current standard display – “Easy Setup” Reset List Releases all locked frequency presets Current List Selects an unused frequency preset...
  • Page 28 Function of the menu item Page Extended menu “Advanced Menu” Tune Sets the transmission frequencies for the frequency bank “U” Sets the channel and the receiving frequency for the frequency bank “U” Guitar Tuner Selects the mode of the guitar tuner function...

  • Page 29: Working With The Operating Menu

    Using 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 22). By way of example of the “Frequency...
  • Page 30 Canceling an entry Press the STANDBY button to cancel an entry. 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 31: Adjustment Tips And Functions

    Adjustment tips and functions Adjustment tips and functions The operating menu allows you to make settings for your receiver and your transmitters. The “Guitar Tuner” and “Soundcheck” standard displays provide additional functions and can be called up by pressing the UP/DOWN button, without having to get into the operating menu.
  • Page 32 Select any other standard display standard display Position the transmitter in the area in which it is to be used and switch it on. Leave the transmitter switched on and go to your receiver. On the receiver, change to the “Soundcheck” standard display.
  • Page 33 For more information, refer to the instruction manual of the transmitter. If only one or none of the diversity displays is displayed during the sound check: Check if the antennas are properly positioned or check the antenna cables. Both diversity displays can only be displayed on the “Soundcheck”...

  • Page 34: The Main Menu "Menu

    CAUTION! Danger of hearing damage and material damage! If you switch the squelch off or adjust the squelch threshold to a very low value, loud hissing noise can occur in the receiver. The hissing noise can be loud enough to cause hearing damage or overload the loudspeakers of your system! Always make sure that the squelch is switched on (see below).
  • Page 35 “Scan New List” menu item, your receiver scans for unused frequency presets. After the scan, the receiver displays a list of the frequency banks and their unused channels. The frequency bank with the largest number of unused channels is automatically selected.
  • Page 36 Select and call up Set the channel; “Easy Setup” menu item a frequency bank store the setting You can call up the list containing the frequency banks again by selecting the “Current List” menu item. Selecting the frequency bank and the channel Menu...
  • Page 37 Advanced Exit “Stored” Via the “Name” menu item, you can enter a freely selectable name (e.g. the name of the performer) for the receiver. The name is displayed on the “Receiver Parameters” standard display and can consist of up to eight characters such as: •...
  • Page 38 To adjust a gain greater than +18 dB (gain reserve): Adjust a level of +18 dB. Turn the jog dial to the right and hold it in this position for 3 seconds. The next higher value (+21 dB) appears. The audio output level is increased.

  • Page 39: The Extended Menu "Advanced Menu

    Upon delivery, the channels of the frequency bank “U” are not assigned a receiving frequency. 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”...
  • Page 40 The frequency selection appears. Set the desired frequency. Press the button. Your settings are stored. You are back to the operating menu. Changing the settings of the guitar tuner Advanced Menu Tune The following settings are available: Guitar Tuner...
  • Page 41 MUTE transmitter. 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...
  • Page 42 “Stored” When resetting the settings made in the operating menu, only the selected settings for the pilot tone and for the frequency bank “U” remain unchanged. For an overview of the factory-preset default settings, refer to the supplied frequency information sheet.

  • Page 43: Synchronizing Transmitters With Receivers

    This establishes a transmission link between the transmitter and the receiver. Alternatively, you can set the channel on the transmitter manually: Make sure that you set the transmitter to the same frequency bank and the same channel as the receiver (see the instruction manual of the transmitter).

  • Page 44: Synchronizing Transmitters With Receivers - Multi-Channel Operation

    Switch off all transmitters of your system that are to be automatically configured. Channels used by switched-on transmitters are displayed as “used”. With one of the receivers, perform a frequency preset scan to scan the frequency banks for unused channels (“Scan New List”, see page 34).
  • Page 45 Synchronizing transmitters with receivers If you want to use the frequency bank “U”: Make sure to use receivers from the same frequency range (see page 5 and the type plates of the devices). Only use frequencies that are approved and legal in your country.

  • Page 46: Cleaning The Receiver

    Liquids entering the housing of the receiver can cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics. Keep all liquids away from the receiver. Before cleaning, disconnect the receiver from the mains. Use a cloth to clean the receiver from time to time. Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents.

  • Page 47: Recommendations And Tips

    ... 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. • If, with the EM 100 G3 receiver, reception conditions are unfavourable, you should use two remote antennas which are connected via antenna cable.

  • Page 48: If A Problem Occurs

    No RF signal Transmitter and receiver are not Set the transmitter and receiver on the same channel to the same channel. To do so, use the synchronization function (see page 20). Transmission range is exceeded Check the squelch threshold setting (see page 33).
  • Page 49 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 50: Accessories And Spare Parts

    ASA 1 active antenna splitter, 2 x 1:4, for connecting four EM 100 G3 to two antennas/antenna boosters 503158 NT 1-1 EU Mains unit for powering the ASA 1 antenna splitter or the L 2015 charger, EU version 503873 NT 1-1 US...
  • Page 51 502571 AB 3-E: 823–865 MHz Antenna cabels 002324 GZL 1019-A1 coaxial cable, type RG 58, BNC to BNC, 1 m 002325 GZL 1019-A5 coaxial cable, type RG 58, BNC to BNC, 5 m 002326 GZL 1019-A10 coaxial cable, type RG 58, BNC to BNC, 10 m...

  • Page 52: Specifications

    Adjacent channel rejection typ. ≥ 65 dB Intermodulation attenuation ≥ 70 dB Blocking Squelch 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...
  • Page 53 Overall device –10°C to +55°C Temperature range Power supply 12 V Current consumption 300 mA Dimensions approx. 190 mm x 212 mm x 43 mm Weight approx. 980 g Type approvals In compliance with Europe EN 301489-1/-9 Radio EN 300422-1/-2...
  • Page 54 Safety EN 60065 47 CFR 15 subpart B Canada ICES 003 The mains unit is certified in accordance with the legal safety requirements of Europe, the United States, Canada, Russia and Japan. Connector assignment Audio Other connectors ¼” (6.3 mm) stereo XLR-3F connector, ¼”...

  • Page 55: Manufacturer Declarations

    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 website at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner. In compliance with the following requirements •...
  • Page 56 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 57: Index

    38 overview 27 Frequency bank settings 38 overview 5 AF Out (adjusting the audio output level) 36 selecting (Easy Setup) 34, 42 Amplifier/Mixing console, connecting 17 selecting (Frequency Preset) 35 Antennas, mounting 13 ~ system 5...
  • Page 58 (Tune) 38 Reception, optimizing 46 Reset List (releasing all locked frequency presets) 34 RF (Radio Frequency) 9 RX Mute On/Off (muting the audio signal) 23 Scan New List (frequency preset scan) 34, 42 Setting up multi-channel system 43 transmission link 42...
  • Page 59 Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Printed in Germany Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany Publ. 01/09 www.sennheiser.com 529663/A01...

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