SKP 100 Instruction Manual
Contents Contents Important safety instructions .......................................................................... 2 The SKP 100 G3 plug-on transmitter .............................................................. 3 Areas of application ........................................................................................ 3 The frequency bank system .......................................................................... 3 Delivery includes .....................................................
Important safety instructions Important safety instructions • Read this instruction manual. • Keep this instruction manual. Always include this instruction manual when passing the device on to third parties. • Heed all warnings and follow all instructions. • Clean the device only with a slightly damp cloth. • Do not place the device near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat. • Only use attachments/accessories specified by Sennheiser.
The SKP 100 G3 plug-on transmitter The SKP 100 G3 plug-on transmitter The SKP 100 G3 plug-on transmitter is part of the evolution wireless series generation 3 (ew G3). With this series, Sennheiser offers high-quality state-of-the-art RF transmission systems with a high level of operational reliability and ease of use. Transmitters and receivers permit wireless transmission with studio-quality sound.
Delivery includes The factory-preset frequencies within one frequency bank are intermodulation-free. These frequencies cannot be changed. For an overview of the frequency presets, please refer to the supplied frequency information sheet. Updated versions of the frequency information sheet can be downloaded from the SKP 100 G3 product page on our website at www.sennheiser.com. The frequency bank “U” allows you to freely select and store transmission frequencies.
Product overview Product overview Overview of the SKP 100 G3 plug-on transmitter 쐃 쐇 쐋 쐏 쐄 쐂 쐆 쐊 쐎 쐈 쐃 Microphone input, XLR-3 socket (female, unbalanced) 쐇 Mechanical locking ring of XLR-3 socket 쐋 Infra-red interface 쐏 Display panel, backlit in orange 쐅 쐆 Operation and battery status indicator, red LED lit = ON flashing = LOW BATTERY 쐊 ON/OFF button (serves as the ESC (cancel) key in the operating menu) 쐄 UP button (왖) 쐎 MUTE switch 쐂 DOWN button (왔) 쐅 SET button 쐈 Battery compartment cover 5
Product overview Overview of the displays After switch-on, the plug-on transmitter displays the standard display “Frequency/Name”. For further illustrations and examples of the different standard displays, refer to page 10. The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds. 햲 햳 햴 햵 533.875 MHz ew100 G3 AF 햶 P MUTE 햷 햸 햹 Display Meaning 햲 Audio level “AF” Modulation of the plug-on transmitter with peak hold function.
Putting the plug-on transmitter into operation Putting the plug-on transmitter into operation Inserting the batteries/accupack For powering the plug-on transmitter, you can either use two 1.5 V AA size batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack. 왘 Slide the battery compartment cover 쐈 in the direction of the embossed arrow and open the cover 쐈. 쐈 왘 Insert the two batteries or the accupack as shown below. Please observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries/accupack.
Using the plug-on transmitter Using the plug-on transmitter To establish a transmission link, proceed as follows: 1. Switch the diversity receiver on (see the instruction manual of the receiver). 2. Switch the plug-on transmitter on (see below). The transmission link is established and the diversity receiver’s RF level display “RF” reacts. Switching the plug-on transmitter on/off 쐆 쐊 To switch the plug-on transmitter on (online operation): 왘 Press the ON/OFF button 쐊.
Using the plug-on transmitter Deactivating the lock mode temporarily You can activate or deactivate the automatic lock mode via the “Auto Lock” menu item (see page 14). If the lock mode is activated, you have to temporarily deactivate it In order to be able to operate the plug-on transmitter: ON/OFF 왘 Press the ON/OFF button. “Locked” appears on the display panel. 왘 Press the UP button (왖). “Unlock?” appears on the display panel. SET 왘 Press the SET button. The lock mode is temporarily deactivated.
Using the plug-on transmitter The current state of the muting function or the RF signal is displayed on the display panel of the plug-on transmitter: 533.
Using the operating menu Using the operating menu The buttons Button Function of the button Press the ON/OFF button • Switches the plug-on transmitter on and off • Cancels the entry and returns to the current standard display (ESC function) ON/OFF • Activates/deactivates the RF signal (special function, see page 9) 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 men
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 9). By way of example of the “Sensitivity” menu, this section describes how to use the operating menu. Changing from the current standard display to the operating menu SET 왘 Press the SET button. The current standard display is replaced by the main menu. The last selected menu item is displayed.
Adjusting settings via the operating menu Adjusting settings via the operating menu Make use of the possibility to adjust settings via the operating menu of your receiver and to transfer these settings to the plugon transmitter. For more information, refer to the instruction manual of the receiver. The relevant information is marked with the sync icon.
Adjusting settings via the operating menu When setting up multi-channel systems, please observe the following: Only the factory-preset frequencies within one frequency bank are intermodulation-free (see page 17). Plug-on transmitter and receiver of a transmission link have to be set to the same frequency. It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 17.
Adjusting settings via the operating menu Setting a transmission frequency for the current channel 왘 Press the UP button (왖)/DOWN button (왔) until the “Tune” menu item appears. SET 왘 Press the SET button. The frequency selection appears. Advanced Menu Tune SET Call up “Tune” Tu n e 543 .200 MHz B.Ch: U. 1 SET Tu n e 548.200 MHz B.Ch: U. 1 Select the MHz value and confirm Select the kHz value; store the setting “Stored” SET 왘 Set the desired frequency. SET 왘 Press the SET button.
Adjusting settings via the operating menu Activating/deactivating the pilot tone transmission – “Pilot Tone” Advanced Menu Name Pilot Tone SET Pilot Active Call up “Pilot Tone” Pilot Inactive Select the desired setting Store the setting SET “Stored” The plug-on transmitter adds an inaudible pilot tone to the audio signal. The receiver detects and evaluates the pilot tone, and is thus able to identify the signal of the matching transmitter and mute all others.
Synchronizing the plug-on transmitter with a receiver Synchronizing the plug-on transmitter with a receiver When synchronizing the plug-on transmitter with a receiver, please observe the following: 왘 Only use a plug-on transmitter and a receiver from the same frequency range (see the type plate on the transmitter and the receiver). 왘 Make sure that the desired frequencies are listed in the enclosed frequency information sheet.
Cleaning the plug-on transmitter Cleaning the plug-on transmitter CAUTION! Liquids can damage the electronics of the plug-on transmitter! Liquids entering the housing of the device can cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics. 왘 Keep all liquids away from the plug-on transmitter. 왘 Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the plug-on transmitter from time to time. Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents. Recommendations and tips ...
If a problem occurs ... If a problem occurs ... Problem Possible cause Possible solution Plug-on transmitter cannot be operated, “Locked” appears on the display panel Lock mode is activated Deactivate the lock mode (see page 9). No operation indication Batteries are flat or Replace the batteries or accupack is flat recharge the accupack (see page 7).
Accessories Accessories The following SKP 100 G3 accessories are available from your specialist dealer: Cat. No.
Specifications Specifications RF characteristics Modulation wideband FM Frequency ranges 516–558, 566–608, 626–668, 734–776, 780–822, 823–865 MHz (A to E, G, see page 3) Transmission frequencies 1,680 frequencies, tuneable in steps of 25 kHz 20 frequency banks, each with up to 12 factory-preset channels 1 frequency bank with up to 12 user programmable channels Switching bandwidth 42 MHz Nominal/peak deviation ±24 kHz/±48 kHz Frequency stability ≤ ± 15 ppm RF output power at 50 Ω typ.
Manufacturer Declarations Pin assignment of XLR-3 socket XLR-3 socket (female), unbalanced (Audio In) 2 1 3 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 web site at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner.
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