User manual SENNHEISER EM 100 G3

[. . . ] EM 100 Instruction manual Contents Contents Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The EM 100 G3 stationary receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Areas of application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The frequency bank system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] The muting is canceled. 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. 23 Using the receiver Selecting a standard display ´ 40 25 10 RF PEAK 0 -10 -20 -30 AF P 533. 875MHz SET 20. 12 ew100 G3 Press the UP/DOWN button ´ to select the standard display: Contents of the display 40 25 10 RF PEAK Selectable standard display "Receiver Parameters" appears after switch-on of the receiver and displays the receiver parameters (see page 9) "Soundcheck" (display with additional function) displays the signal quality within the transmission area (see page 30) "Guitar Tuner"* (display with additional function) displays the guitar tuner (see page 30) 0 -10 -20 -30 AF 20. 12 P 533. 875 MHz ew100 G3 40 25 10 RF PEAK 0 -10 -20 -30 AF Soundcheck 533. 875 MHz P 40 25 10 RF PEAK 0 -10 -20 -30 AF 440 Hz MUTE * The "Guitar Tuner" standard display is deactivated upon delivery. To show this standard display, you have to activate it (see page 39). 24 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 23) Press the SET button SET · 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 Press the UP/DOWN button · Selects a standard display (see page 24) · Changes to the next/previous menu item · Changes the setting of a menu item 25 Using the operating menu Overview of the operating menu Main menu "Menu" Squelch Easy Setup Frequency Preset Name AF Out Equalizer Auto Lock Advanced Exit "Easy Setup" Reset List Current List Scan New List Exit Extended menu "Advanced Menu" Tune Guitar Tuner Pilot Tone LCD Contrast Reset Software Revision 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 "Easy Setup" Reset List Current List Scan New List Exit 26 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 ­ Using the operating menu Display 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 Pilot Tone LCD Contrast Reset Exit Selects the mode of the guitar tuner function Activates/deactivates the pilot tone evaluation Adjusts the contrast of the display panel Resets the settings made in the operating menu Exits the extended menu "Advanced Menu" and returns to the main menu 38 39 39 40 41 41 41 ­ Software Revision Displays the current software revision 27 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 Preset" menu item, this section describes how to use the operating menu. Changing from a standard display to the operating menu SET Press the SET button. 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 Press the UP/DOWN button to change to the "Frequency Preset" menu item. The current setting of the menu item is displayed: 40 25 10 RF PEAK 0 -10 -20 -30 AF Menu Frequency Preset B. Ch: 1. 1 Changing and storing settings SET 40 25 10 RF PEAK SET 40 25 10 RF PEAK 0 -10 -20 -30 AF Menu Frequency Preset B. Ch: 1. 1 0 -10 -20 -30 AF Frequency Preset B. Ch: 1. 1 518. 200MHz 40 25 10 RF PEAK 0 -10 -20 -30 AF Frequency Preset B. Ch: 20. 12 533. 875MHz Call up "Frequency Preset" Select the frequency bank and confirm Select the channel; store the setting SET "Stored" SET Press the SET button to call up the menu item. Press the UP/DOWN button to set the frequency bank. SET Press the SET button to confirm your selection. Press the UP/DOWN button to set the channel. SET Press the SET button to store the setting. 28 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: SET Press the SET button repeatedly until the last edited menu item appears. Menu Squelch Easy Setup Setup Frequency Preset Name AF Out Equalizer Auto Lock Advanced Exit Exiting a menu item Change to the "Exit" menu item. SET Confirm your selection. You return to the next higher menu level. To directly return to the current standard display: Press the STANDBY button. 29 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. Standard displays with additional functions Tuning a guitar (SK transmitters only) Activate the "Guitar Tuner" standard display via the operating menu (see page 39). Connect a guitar to your SK transmitter. On the receiver, change to the "Guitar Tuner" standard display (see page 24). 40 25 10 RF PEAK 0 -10 -20 -30 AF 20. 12 P 533. 875 MHz ew100 G3 40 25 10 RF PEAK 0 -10 -20 -30 AF 440 Hz "Receiver Parameters" standard display "Guitar Tuner" standard display Tune your guitar. The receiver automatically recognizes the pitch of the plucked string. For more information on the "Guitar Tuner" menu item, refer to page 39. 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. [. . . ] Reposition the antennas. Reduce the squelch threshold (see page 33). 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". 48 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 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 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 100 G3 stationary receiver, EU version 503870 NT 2-3 US Mains unit for powering the EM 100 G3 stationary receiver, 120 V version 503871 NT 2-3 UK Mains unit for powering the EM 100 G3 stationary receiver, UK version 49 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 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 50 Specifications Specifications RF characteristics Modulation Frequency ranges Receiving frequencies wideband FM 516­558, 566­608, 626­668, 734­776, 780­822, 823­865 MHz (A­E, G, see page 4) 1, 680 receiving frequencies, tuneable in steps of 25 kHz 20 frequency banks, each with up to 12 factorypreset channels, intermodulation-free 1 frequency bank with up to 12 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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