C M Y CM MY CY CMY K EK 300 IEM Instruction manual Instruction manual Notice d’emploi Istruzioni per l’uso Instrucciones de uso Gebruiksaanwijzing Manual de instruções
Contents 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) 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 receiving frequency (frequency preset).
Product overview Product overview Overview of the EK 300 IEM G3 diversity receiver 쐃 쐋 쐇 쐏 씉 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. 823.
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 (see “Accessories” on page 24). 왘 Open the battery compartment by pushing the two catches 쐈 in the direction of the arrows and open the cover 쐅. 왘 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 diversity receiver on (see next section) 2. Switch a transmitter on (see the instruction manual of the transmitter). 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 20.
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 왘 Press the SET button. “Locked” appears on the display panel. 왘 Press the rocker button. “Unlock?” appears on the display panel. SET 왘 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 Page “Easy Setup“ 15 Reset List Releases all locked frequency presets 15 Current List Selects an unused frequency preset 15 Scan New List Scans for unused receiving frequencies (frequency preset scan) 15 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 frequency bank, the channel and the receiving frequenc
Using the operating menu SET 왘 Press the SET button to confirm your selection. 왘 Press the rocker button to set the channel. SET 왘 Press the SET button to store the setting. Canceling an entry ESC 왘 Press the ESC button to cancel the entry. The current standard display appears on the display panel. To subsequently return to the last edited menu item: SET 왘 Press the SET button repeatedly until the last edited menu item appears.
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 Scanning for, releasing and selecting frequency presets – “Easy Setup” Menu item Function of the menu item Reset List Releases all locked frequency presets Current List Selects an unused frequency preset Scan New List Automatically scans for unused receiving frequencies (frequency preset scan) If receiving frequencies are used, they will be locked; if receiving frequencies are unused, they will be released.
Adjusting settings via the operating menu Adjusting the balance – “Balance” SET Menu Balance 0 Call up “Balance” Balance 0 Balance 5 Select the desired setting Store the setting SET “Stored” You can adjust the balance in 31 steps. In Focus mode (see next section) and when one of the standard displays is shown, you can also use the rocker button to adjust the balance. The mode of operation of the balance setting depends on the selected audio mode (see next section).
Adjusting settings via the operating menu The extended menu “Advanced Menu” To get into the extended menu “Advanced Menu”: 왘 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 왘 Press the rocker button to set the frequency bank. 왘 Press the SET button to confirm the frequency bank. SET The channel is highlighted. 왘 Press the rocker button to set the channel. 왘 Press the SET button to confirm the channel. SET The frequency (MHz section) is highlighted. 왘 Set the desired frequency (MHz and kHz section) as described in the previous chapter.
Adjusting settings via the operating menu Adjusting the contrast of the display panel – “LCD Contrast” Advanced Menu Name LCD Contrast 7 Call up “LCD Contrast” LCD Contrast 7 LCD Contrast 10 Select the desired setting Store the setting “Stored” You can adjust the contrast of the display panel in 16 steps.
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: 왘 Only use a transmitter and a diversity receiver from the same frequency range (see the type plates on the transmitter and the diversity receiver). 왘 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 왘 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 왘 On one of the receivers, select a channel within this frequency bank and assign this channel a receiving frequency (see page 17). 왘 Synchronize a transmitter with this receiver (see the instruction manual of the transmitter). OR: 왘 Manually set the transmitter to the same frequency bank and channel that you set on the receiver. 왘 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.
Accessories Accessories The following EK 300 IEM G3 accessories are available from your specialist dealer: Cat. No.
Manufacturer Declarations Operating time approx. 4 to 6 hrs (depending on volume level) Dimensions approx. 82 x 64 x 24 mm Weight (incl. batteries) approx. 125 g 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 806 MHz Connector assignment 3.5 mm jack plug L R Manufacturer Declarations Warranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co.
Manufacturer Declarations Statements regarding FCC and Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 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.
Index Index Accessories 24 Accupack charging inserting 7 7 Advanced Menu (extended menu) overview 12 settings 17 Lock mode activating/deactivating (Auto Lock) 16 deactivating temporarily 9 lock mode icon 6 Locked 10 LOW BATT 5 Auto Lock (activating/deactivating M the lock mode) 16 Menu (main menu) B overview 11 settings 14 Balance (adjusting the balance) 16 Mode (switching between stereo and Focus mode) 16 Batteries N battery status 6 inserting 7 Name (entering a name) 15 O Buttons ESC button 5 Oper
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