EK 300 IEM Instruction manual
Tastensymbole / Button icons / Icônes de touches / Simboli dei tasti / Símbolos de las teclas /Toetssymbolen / Símbolos dos botões / Символы кнопок / 按键图标 ESC ESC SET SET Taste ESC / ESC button / Touche ESC / Tasto di ESC / Tecla ESC / Toets ESC / Botão ESC / Кнопка ESC / ESC 键 ESC drücken / Press the ESC button / Appuyez sur la touche ESC / Premere il tasto di ESC / Pulsar ESC / ESC indrukken / Premir ESC / Нажать ESC / 按 ESC 键 Taste SET / SET button / Touche SET / Tasto di SET / Tecla SET / Toets SET
Contents Important safety instructions .......................................................................... 2 The EK 300 IEM G3 diversity receiver .............................................................. 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 product on to third parties. • Heed all warnings and follow all instructions in this instruction manual. • Use only a cloth for cleaning the product. • Do not place the product near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
The EK 300 IEM G3 diversity receiver The EK 300 IEM G3 diversity receiver This diversity receiver 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 are designed for monitoring applications and permit wireless transmission with studio-quality sound.
Delivery includes Each frequency range (A–E, G, GB) offers 26 frequency banks with up to 16 channels each: Channel 1 – frequency preset Channel 2 – frequency preset Frequency bank 1... 20 Channel 16 – frequency preset Channel 1 – freely selectable frequency Channel 2 – freely selectable frequency Frequency bank U1 ... U6 Channel 16 – freely selectable frequency Each of the channels in the frequency banks “1” to “20” has been factorypreset to a fixed frequency (frequency preset).
Product overview Product overview Overview of the EK 300 IEM G3 diversity receiver 쐃 쐇 쐋 씉 쐏 쐂 쐄 씈 쐂 쐉 쐆 쐊 쐈 쐎 쐅 쐈 쐃 On/off/volume control 쐇 3.
Product overview Overview of the displays After switch-on, the diversity receiver displays the “Frequency/Name” standard display. For further illustrations and examples of the different standard displays, refer to page 10. The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds. 519.
Putting the diversity receiver into operation Putting the diversity receiver into operation Inserting the batteries/accupack For powering the diversity receiver, you can either use two 1.5 V AA size batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack (optional accessory). Open the battery compartment by pushing the two catches 쐈 in the direction of the arrows and open the cover 쐅. Insert the two batteries or the accupack as shown above.
Putting the diversity receiver into operation Attaching the diversity receiver to clothing You can use the belt clip 씊 to attach the diversity receiver to clothing (e.g. belt, waistband). 씊 The belt clip is detachable so that you can also attach the diversity receiver with the antenna pointing downwards. To do so, withdraw the belt clip from its fixing points and attach it the other way round. The belt clip is secured so that it cannot slide out of its fixing points accidentally.
Using the diversity receiver Using the diversity receiver To establish a transmission link, proceed as follows: 1. Switch the transmitter on (see the instruction manual of the transmitter). 2. Switch the diversity receiver on (see next section). The transmission link is established and the receiver’s RF level display “RF” 햲 reacts. It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 21.
Using the diversity receiver Deactivating the lock mode temporarily You can activate or deactivate the automatic lock mode via the “Auto Lock” menu item (see page 16). If the lock mode is activated, you have to temporarily deactivate it in order to be able to operate the receiver: SET Press the SET button. “Locked” appears on the display panel. Press the UP/DOWN button / . “Unlock?” appears on the display panel. SET Press the SET button.
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.
Using the operating menu Display Function of the menu item “Easy Setup“ Page 14 Reset List Releases all locked frequency presets 14 Current List Selects an unused frequency preset 14 Scan New List Scans for unused receiving frequencies (frequency preset scan) 14 Exit Exits “Easy Setup” and returns to the main menu – Extended menu “Advanced Menu” Tune 17 Sets the receiving frequencies for the frequency banks “U1” to “U6” 17 Sets the channel and the receiving frequency for the frequency b
Using the operating menu Changing and storing settings SET Menu Frequency Preset B.Ch: 1. 1 Call up “Frequency Preset” Frequency Preset B.Ch: 1. 1 863.100MHz SET Select the frequency bank and confirm Frequency Preset B.Ch: 6. 3 824.500MHz Select the channel; store the setting “Stored” SET 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.
Adjusting settings via the operating menu Adjusting settings via the operating menu The main menu “Menu” Adjusting the squelch threshold – “Squelch” SET Menu Squelch 5dB Call up “Squelch” Squelch 5 dB Squelch 15 dB Select the desired setting Store the setting SET “Stored” Adjustment range: 5 to 25 dBμV, adjustable in 2-dB steps, can be switched off The squelch eliminates annoying noise when the transmitter is switched off or when there is no longer sufficient transmitter power received by the rece
Adjusting settings via the operating menu Setting the frequency bank and the channel – “Frequency Preset” SET Menu Frequency Preset B.Ch: 1. 1 Call up “Frequency Preset” Frequency Preset B.Ch: 1. 1 863.100MHz Select the frequency bank and confirm “Stored” SET Frequency Preset B.Ch: 6. 3 824.
Adjusting settings via the operating menu Switching between “Stereo” and “Focus” mode – “Mode” SET Menu Mode Stereo Call up “Mode” Mode Stereo Mode Select the desired setting Store the setting Focus SET “Stored” The selected audio mode influences the mode of operation of the balance setting (see previous section). Audio mode Stereo Focus The left-right signals are available as usual. The left-right signals are mixed and are available as a mono signal in both headphone channels.
Adjusting settings via the operating menu The extended menu “Advanced Menu” To get into the extended menu “Advanced Menu”: From the main menu, select “Advanced”. Setting the receiving frequencies and the frequency banks “U1” to “U6 – “Tune” When you have selected one of the system banks and then select the “Tune” menu, the diversity receiver automatically switches to channel 1 of the frequency bank “U1”. In this case, “U1.1” briefly appears on the display panel.
Adjusting settings via the operating menu Selecting a channel and assigning this channel a frequency Press the UP/DOWN button / until the “Tune” menu item appears. SET Press the SET button and keep it pressed until the frequency bank is highlighted. Advanced Menu Tune 823.925 MHz SET Call up “Tune” (special function) Tu n e 823.925 MHz B.Ch: U1. 1 SET Tu n e 823.925 MHz B.Ch: U5.
Adjusting settings via the operating menu CAUTION! Danger of hearing damage due to a switched-off limiter! The limiter limits the volume at the headphone output PHONES and thus protects your hearing. With the limiter switched off, the receiver is capable of producing high sound pressure levels. Prolonged exposure to high sound pressure levels can cause permanent hearing defects. Set the limiter to a low level before putting the earphones on. Do not continuously expose yourself to high volumes.
Adjusting settings via the operating menu Reading out settings and saving them in profiles From the “Advanced Menu”, call up “Engineer Mode”. Call up the “Profiles List” menu item. Select an unused profile (a profile without frequency entry). Press the SET button. “ receiver. ” appears on the display panel of the Place the receiver‘s infra-red interface in front of the infra-red interface of another EK receiver. The settings of the receiver are assigned to the selected profile.
Synchronizing an SR 300 IEM G3 transmitter with the diversity receiver Synchronizing an SR 300 IEM G3 transmitter with the diversity receiver When synchronizing the SR 300 IEM G3 transmitter with a diversity receiver, please observe the following: Only use a transmitter and a diversity receiver from the same frequency range (see the type plates on the transmitter and the diversity receiver). Make sure that the desired frequencies are listed in the enclosed frequency information sheet.
Synchronizing an SR 300 IEM G3 transmitter with the diversity receiver Start the Easy Setup Sync function by placing the infra-red interface of this diversity receiver in front of the infra-red interfaces 쐏 of all transmitters, one after the other. 쐏 6 4 2 PHO NES OFF The diversity receiver transfers an unused channel from the selected frequency bank to the first transmitter and the next unused channel to the second transmitter and so on.
Cleaning the diversity receiver On one of the receivers, select a channel within this frequency bank and assign this channel a receiving frequency (see page 18). Synchronize a transmitter with this receiver (see the instruction manual of the transmitter). OR: Manually set the transmitter to the same frequency bank and channel that you set on the receiver. Repeat for the remaining transmitters and receivers as described above.
If a problem occurs ... If a problem occurs ... Problem Possible cause Possible solution Diversity Lock mode is activated receiver cannot be operated, “Locked” appears on the display panel Deactivate the lock mode (see page 10). No operation indication Batteries are flat or accupack is flat Replace the batteries or recharge the accupack (see page 7). No RF signal Transmitter and receiver Set the transmitter and are not on the same receiver to the same channel.
Specifications Specifications RF characteristics Modulation wideband FM Frequency ranges 516–558, 566–608, 606–648, 626–668, 734–776, 780–822, 823–865 MHz (A to E, G, GB, see page 3) Receiving frequencies 1,680 frequencies, tuneable in steps of 25 kHz 20 frequency banks, each with up to 16 factory-preset channels 6 frequency banks, each with up to 16 user programmable channels Switching bandwidth 42 MHz Nominal/peak deviation ±24 kHz/±48 kHz Receiver principle adaptive diversity Sensitivity (wi
Manufacturer Declarations In compliance with Europe EMC: EN 301489-1/-9 Radio: EN 300422-1/-2 Safety: EN 60065 USA 47 CFR 15 subpart B Approved by Canada Industry Canada RSS 123 IC 2099A-G3SREK300 limited to 698 MHz Connector assignment 3.5 mm jack plug L R 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.
Manufacturer Declarations Statements regarding FCC and Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-123 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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