User manual SENNHEISER EW 312 G2

[. . . ] W 300 Instructions for use Thank you for choosing Sennheiser! We have designed this product to give you reliable operation over many years. Over sixty years of accumulated expertise in the design and manufacture of high-quality electro-acoustic equipment have made Sennheiser a world-leading company in this field. Please take a few moments to read these instructions carefully, as we want you to enjoy your new Sennheiser products quickly and to the fullest. 2 Contents The evolution wireless series ew 300 G2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The channel bank system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] To switch the radiomicrophone off, press the ON/OFF button ¹ until "OFF" appears on the display. The red LED ¸ goes off. ¶ 18 Muting the transmitters Both transmitters have a MUTE switch that noiselessly mutes the transmitter's audio signal without switching the transmitter off. Muting the SK 300 G2 bodypack transmitter Set the MUTE switch to the position 'MUTE'. The "MUTE" display appears on the transmitter display panel. Provided that the pilot tone function is activated on both the transmitter and the receiver, the "MUTE" display also appears on the receiver display panel. Set the MUTE switch back to the original position to retransmit the audio signal. Muting the SKM 300 G2 radiomicrophone Turn the protective cap ¶ at the bottom of the radiomicrophone so that the MUTE switch becomes accessible. Set the MUTE switch to the position 'MUTE'. The "MUTE" display appears on the transmitter display panel. Provided that the pilot tone function is activated on both the transmitter and the receiver, the "MUTE" display also appears on the receiver display panel. Set the MUTE switch back to the original position to retransmit the audio signal. ¶ Activating/deactivating the lock mode ew 300 G2 transmitters and receivers have a lock mode that can be activated or deactivated via the operating menu (see "Activating/deactivating the lock mode" on page 34). The lock mode prevents that the transmitter or receiver is accidentally programmed or switched off during operation. 19 The operating menu A special feature of the Sennheiser ew 300 G2 series is the similar, intuitive operation. As a result, the units are easy to operate and adjustments to the settings can be made quickly and "without looking" ­ even in stressful situations, for example on stage or during a live show or presentation. The buttons Buttons ON/OFF or ON (EM 300 G2 only) SET Mode Standard display Operating menu Setting mode Standard display Operating menu Setting mode / Standard display Operating menu Setting mode To . . . turn the transmitter or receiver on and off cancel the entry and return to the standard display cancel the entry and return to the standard display get into the operating menu get into the setting mode of the selected menu store the settings and return to the previous menu level without function change to the previous menu ( ) or change to the next menu () adjust the setting of the selected menu: option ( / ) Overview of menus Receiver Display Bank Channel Tune Function of the menu Switching between channel banks Switching between the channels in a channel bank Setting a receiving frequency for the channel bank "U" (user bank) Display BANK CHAN TUNE SENSIT Transmitters Function of the menu Switching between channel banks Switching between the channels in a channel bank Setting a transmission frequency for the channel bank "U" (user bank) Adjusting the sensitivity (AF) Scan AF Out Squelch Display Name Reset Pilot Lock LCD Contr Exit Scanning the channel banks for free channels Adjusting the audio output level Adjusting the squelch threshold Selecting the standard display Entering a name Activating/deactivating the pilot tone evaluation Activating/deactivating the lock mode Adjusting the contrast of the graphic display Exiting the operating menu and returning to the standard display DISPLY NAME PILOT LOCK Selecting the standard display Entering a name Loading the factory-preset default settings Activating/deactivating the pilot tone transmission Activating/deactivating the lock mode Loading the factory-preset default settings RESET EXIT Exiting the operating menu and returning to the standard display 20 Working with the operating menu By way of example of the "Tune" menu, this section describes how to use the operating menu. After switching the unit on, the standard display is shown on the display panel. EM 300 G2 Transmitters Getting into the operating menu Press the SET button to get from the standard display into the operating menu. The last menu selected flashes on the display. With the receiver, the current setting is additionally displayed. Selecting a menu Press the / buttons to select a menu. Press the SET button to get into the setting mode of the selected menu. With the transmitters, the current setting that can be adjusted flashes on the display. With the receiver, the name of the menu and the current setting are displayed. Adjusting a setting Press the / buttons to adjust the setting. By briefly pressing the / buttons, the display jumps either forwards or backwards to the next setting. In the "Channel", "Tune" and "Name" menu, the / buttons feature a "fast search" function. If you hold down a button, the display cycles continuously. The "fast search" function allows you to get fast and easily to your desired setting. [. . . ] SPL Microphone heads Transducer principle Sensitivity Pick-up pattern Max. SPL Color of identification ring MD 835 dynamic 1. 5 mV/Pa cardioid 150 dB SPL green 2 AA size batteries, 1. 5 V 2. 4 V 170 mA 250 A 8h 8h 82 x 64 x 24 approx. 158 g 170 mA 250 A 8h 8h 50 x 225 approx. 450 g ME 2 condenser 20 mV/Pa omni-driectional 130 dB SPL ME 3 condenser 1. 6 mV/Pa super-cardioid 150 dB SPL ME 4 condenser 40 mV/Pa cardioid 120 dB SPL MD 845 dynamic 1 mV/Pa super-cardioid 154 dB SPL blue ME 865 condenser 3 mV/Pa super-cardioid 144 dB SPL red onnector assignment EM 300 G2: EM 300 G2: ¼'' (6. 3 mm) stereo jack plug, unbalanced ¼'' (6. 3 mm) mono jack plug, unbalanced EM 300 G2: XLR-3F connector, balanced + 2 3 1 NC/GN D M 300 G2: DC connector for power supply SK 300 G2: 3. 5 mm jack plug NC/GND Instr. /MIC 41 Polar diagrams and frequency response curves of microphones/microphone heads Polar diagrams of microphones/microphone heads MD 835 ME 865 ME 3 MD 845 ME 4 Frequency response curves of microphones/microphone heads MD 835 ME 2 MD 845 ME 3 ME 865 ME 4 42 Accessories MD 835 Microphone head for SKM 300 G2 (green identification ring), dynamic, cardioid MD 845 Microphone head for SKM 300 G2 (blue identification ring), dynamic, super-cardioid ME 865 Microphone head for SKM 300 G2 (red identification ring), condenser, super-cardioid MZW 1 Wind- and popshield for SKM 300 G2 MZQ 1 Microphone clamp for SKM 300 G2 ME 2 Clip-on microphone for SK 300 G2, condenser, omni-directional ME 4 Clip-on microphone for SK 300 G2, condenser, cardioid ME 3 Headmic for SK 300 G2, condenser, super-cardioid CI 1 Instrument cable for SK 300 G2, with ¼" (6. 3 mm) jack plug CL 2 Line input cable for SK 300 G2, with XLR-3F connector GA 2 19" rack adapter AM 2 Antenna mount for mounting antennas to the front of the GA 2 A 1031-U UHF antenna, passive, omni-directional, can be mounted onto a stand AB 2-A UHF antenna booster, 10 dB gain powered via ASP 2/NT1 AB 2-B AB 2-C AB 2-D AB 2-E GZL 1019-A1 / 5 / 10 Antenna cable with BNC connectors 518­554 MHz 626­662 MHz 740­776 MHz 786­822 MHz 830­866 MHz 1 m / 5 m / 10 m ASP 2 Antenna splitter, 2 x 1:4, passive, for connecting eight EM 300 G2 to two A 1031-U/AB 2 NT 1 Mains unit for ASP 2 DC 2 DC power adapter, for external 12 V DC powering of SK 300 G2 (instead of two AA size batteries) BA 2015 Accupack for SK 300 G2 and SKM 300 G2 L 2015 Charger for BA 2015 accupack CC 2 Carrying case for ew 300 G2 system KEN 8 color-coded identification caps for SKM 300 G2 43 Manufacturer declarations Warranty regulations The guarantee period for this Sennheiser product is 24 months from the date of purchase. 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