User manual SENNHEISER EM 300 G3

[. . . ] EM300 Instruction manual Contents Contents Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The EM 300 G3 rack-mount receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Areas of application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 The frequency bank system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] If "RX Mute On?" or "RX Mute Off?" appears on the display panel but you do not wish to change the status of the muting function: Press the STANDBY button. The status of the muting function remains unchanged and the current standard display appears. 24 Using the receiver Selecting a standard display PEAK 40 30 20 10 RF 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 AF B. Ch: 20. 24 EQ P + 12dB ew300 G3 SKM300 531. 375 MHz ² Turn the jog dial to select the standard display: Contents of the display PEAK Selectable standard display 835 40 30 20 10 RF 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 AF 531. 375 MHz Standard ew300 G3 SKM300 P ­ 12dB "Transmitter Parameters"* (transmitter type/microphone, inverted display) displays the microphone head (SKM only) and the transmitter type "Receiver Parameters" appears after switch-on of the receiver and displays the receiver parameters (see page 10) "Soundcheck" (display with additional function) displays the signal quality within the transmission area (see page 31) PEAK 40 30 20 10 RF 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 AF B. CH: 20. 24 EQ P + 12dB PEAK ew300 G3 SKM300 SKM300 531. 375 MHz Soundcheck ew300 G3 531. 375 MHz 20. 24 40 30 20 10 RF 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 AF P * The reading of the transmitter parameters can take up to 2 minutes. If you synchronize your transmitter with the receiver (see page 22), the parameters are read out without delay. 25 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. The buttons Button Press the STANDBY button Function of the button · Switches the receiver on and off · Cancels the entry and returns to the current standard display (ESC function) · Mutes the receiver (special function, see page 24) Press the jog dial · Changes from the current standard display to the operating menu · Calls up a menu item · Enters a submenu · Stores the settings and returns to the operating menu Turn the jog dial · Selects a standard display (see page 25) · Changes to the next/previous menu item · Changes the setting of a menu item 26 Using the operating menu Overview of the operating menu Main menu "Menu" Squelch Easy Setup Frequency Preset Name AF Out Equalizer Auto Lock Advanced Extended menu Exit "Advanced Menu" Tune Sync Settings Pilot Tone Warnings LCD Contrast Reset IP-Address Software Revision Exit "Easy Setup" Reset List Current List Scan New List Exit "SK Settings/ SKM Settings" Sensitivity Auto Lock Mute Mode RF Power Exit "Warnings" Submenu "Sync Settings" SK Settings SKM Settings Exit AF-Peak Low RF-Signal RF Mute TX Mute RX Mute Low Battery Exit Display Main menu "Menu" Function of the menu item Page Squelch Easy Setup Adjusts the squelch threshold Scans for unused frequency presets, releases and selects frequency presets Enters a freely selectable name Adjusts the audio output level Changes the frequency response of the output signal Activates/deactivates the automatic lock mode Calls up the extended menu "Advanced Menu" Exits the operating menu and returns to the current standard display 33 34 35 36 36 37 37 38 ­ Frequency Preset Sets the frequency bank and the channel Name AF Out Equalizer Auto Lock Advanced Exit 27 Using the operating menu Display "Easy Setup" Reset List Current List Scan New List Exit Releases all locked frequency presets Selects an unused frequency preset Scans for unused receiving frequencies (frequency preset scan) Exits "Easy Setup" and returns to the main menu ­ 34 Function of the menu item Page Extended menu "Advanced Menu" Tune Sets the receiving frequencies for the frequency banks "U1" to "U6" Sets the frequency bank, the channel and the transmission frequency (frequency banks "U1" to "U6") Sync Settings Calls up the "Sync Settings" submenu: Adjusts the parameters to be transferred to the transmitters and activates/deactivates the transfer (see below) Activates/deactivates the pilot tone evaluation Calls up "Warnings": Activates/deactivates warnings (color change and warning messages) Adjusts the contrast of the display panel Resets the settings made in the operating menu Adjusts the IP address of the receiver Exits the extended menu "Advanced Menu" and returns to the main menu 38 39 28 40 41 42 42 42 43 ­ Pilot Tone Warnings LCD Contrast Reset IP-Address Exit "Sync Settings" SK Settings SKM Settings Exit Software Revision Displays the current software revision Adjusts the parameters to be transferred to the SK transmitters and activates/deactivates the transfer Adjusts the parameters to be transferred to the SKM radio microphone and activates/deactivates the transfer Exits the "Sync Settings" submenu and returns to the extended menu "Advanced Menu" 39 28 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 23). By way of example of the "Frequency Preset" menu item, this section describes how to use the operating menu. Changing from a standard display to the operating menu Press the jog dial. The current standard display is replaced by the main menu. The last selected menu item is displayed. Menu Squelch Easy Setup Frequency Preset Name AF Out Equalizer Auto Lock Advanced Exit Selecting a menu item Turn the jog dial to change to the "Frequency Preset" menu item. The current setting of the menu item is displayed: PEAK 40 30 20 10 RF 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 AF Menu Easy Setup Frequency Preset Name B. 1 Changing and storing settings PEAK 40 30 20 10 RF 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 AF Menu Easy Setup Frequency Preset Name B. Ch: PEAK 40 30 20 10 1. 1 RF 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 AF Frequency Preset B. Ch: 1. 1 518. 200 MHz PEAK 40 30 20 10 RF 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 AF Frequency Preset B. Ch: 20. 24 531. 375 MHz Call up "Frequency Preset" Select the frequency bank and confirm "Stored" Select the channel; store the setting Turn the jog dial to call up the menu item. Turn the jog dial to set the frequency bank. Press the jog dial to confirm your selection. Press the jog dial to store the setting. 29 Using the operating menu 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 STANDBY button to cancel an entry. The current standard display appears on the display panel. Menu Squelch Easy Setup Frequency Preset Name AF Out Equalizer Auto Lock Advanced Exit Exiting a menu item Change to the "Exit" menu item. You return to the next higher menu level. To directly return to the current standard display: Press the STANDBY button. 30 Adjustment tips and functions Adjustment tips and functions The operating menu allows you to make settings for your receiver and your transmitters. The "Soundcheck" standard display provides an additional function and can be called up by turning the jog dial, without having to get into the operating menu. Doing a soundcheck By doing a soundcheck, you can check the reception area for field strength gaps ("dropouts") which cannot be compensated for by the receiver's diversity circuitry. The "Soundcheck" standard display must not be activated until later because otherwise the recording will give wrong results. [. . . ] Increase the transmission power of the transmitter. Reduce the distance between transmitter and receiver. 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 & Support". 51 Accessories and spare parts Accessories and spare parts The following accessories are available from your specialist dealer: Cat. Product name and description 503167 GA 3 rack adapter 009912 AM 2 antenna front mount kit (for GA 3 rack adapter) 503165 ASA 1 active antenna splitter, 2 x 1:4, for connecting four EM 300 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 Mains unit for powering the ASA 1 antenna splitter or the L 2015 charger, 120 V version 503874 NT 1-1 UK Mains unit for powering the ASA 1 antenna splitter or the L 2015 charger, UK version 503157 NT 2-3 EU Mains unit for powering the EM 300 G3 rack-mount receiver, EU version 503870 NT 2-3 US Mains unit for powering the EM 300 G3 rack-mount receiver, 120 V version 503871 NT 2-3 UK Mains unit for powering the EM 300 G3 rack-mount receiver, UK version 52 Accessories and spare parts Antennas 004645 A 1031 antenna, broadband, omni-directional 003658 A 2003 antenna, broadband, directional Antenna boosters for ASA 1 502567 AB 3-A: 516­558 MHz 502572 AB 3-G: 566­608 MHz 502568 AB 3-B: 626­668 MHz 502569 AB 3-C: 734­776 MHz 502570 AB 3-D: 780­822 MHz 502571 AB 3-E: 823­865 MHz Antenna cables 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 53 Specifications Specifications RF characteristics Modulation Frequency ranges Receiving frequencies wideband FM 516­558, 566­608, 626­668, 734­776, 780­822, 823­865 MHz (A­E, G, see page 5) 1, 680 receiving frequencies, tuneable in steps of 25 kHz 20 frequency banks, each with up to 24 factorypreset channels, intermodulation-free 6 frequency banks, each with up to 24 user programmable channels Switching bandwidth Nominal/peak deviation Receiver principle Sensitivity (with HDX, peak deviation) Adjacent channel rejection Intermodulation attenuation Blocking Squelch Pilot tone squelch Antenna inputs AF characteristics Compander system EQ presets Preset 1: "Flat" Preset 2: "Low Cut" Preset 3: "Low Cut/High boost" Preset 4: "High Boost" ­3 dB at 180 Hz ­3 dB at 180 Hz +6 dB at 10 kHz +6 dB at 10 kHz Sennheiser HDX 42 MHz ±24 kHz/±48 kHz true diversity < 2 V for 52 dBA rms S/N typ. 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