SKP 300 Instruction manual
Contents Contents Important safety instructions ............................................2 The SKP 300 G3 plug-on transmitter................................3 Areas of application .......................................................3 The frequency bank system .........................................4 Delivery includes...................................................................5 Product overview ..................................................................
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. • 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. • Only use attachments/accessories specified by Sennheiser.
The SKP 300 G3 plug-on transmitter The SKP 300 G3 plug-on transmitter The SKP 300 G3 plug-on transmitter is part of the evolution wireless series ew 300 G3. This series offers highquality 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.
The SKP 300 G3 plug-on transmitter The frequency bank system The plug-on transmitter is available in 7 UHF frequency ranges with up to 1,680 transmission frequencies per frequency range: Range GB: 606 – 648 Range A: Range G: 516 – 558 566 – 608 500 Range B: 626 – 668 600 Range C: Range D: Range E: 734 – 776 780 – 822 823 – 865 700 800 Each frequency range (A-E, G, GB) offers 26 frequency banks with up to 24 channels each: Channel 1 – frequency preset Channel 2 – frequency preset Frequency bank 1...
Delivery includes Delivery includes The packaging contains the following items: 1 SKP 300 G3 plug-on transmitter 2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V 1 instruction manual 1 frequency information sheet 1 RF power information sheet A list of accessories can be found on the SKP 300 G3 product page at www.sennheiser.com. For information on suppliers, contact your local Sennheiser partner: www.sennheiser.com > “Service & Support”.
Product overview Product overview Overview of the SKP 300 G3 plug-on transmitter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 A 1 Microphone input, XLR-3 socket (female, balanced) 2 Mechanical locking ring of XLR-3 socket 3 Infra-red interface : 9 7 Operation and battery status indicator, red LED: lit = ON flashing = LOW BATTERY 8 ON/OFF button with ESC function (cancel) 4 Display panel, backlit 9 MUTE switch in orange 0 SET button 5 UP button (왖) A Battery compartment 6 DOWN button (왔) cover 6 | SKP 300 G3
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 13. The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds. 2 3 1 4 543.
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 (optional accessory). 왘 Slide the battery compartment cover A in the direction of the embossed arrow and open the cover A. A 왘 Insert the two batteries or the accupack as shown below.
Putting the plug-on transmitter into operation Plugging the plug-on transmitter onto a microphone 왘 Plug the microphone’s XLR-3M socket onto the XLR3F socket 1 of the transmitter. Make sure that the latch B locks into place. 1 B 2 왘 Tighten the locking ring 2 in the direction of the arrow. The transmitter uses the microphone body as an antenna – therefore microphones with a metal casing should be used for best signal transmission.
Using the plug-on transmitter Using the plug-on transmitter To establish a transmission link, proceed as follows: 1. Switch the receiver on (see the receiver’s instruction manual). 2. Switch the plug-on transmitter on (see next section). The transmission link is established and the receiver’s RF level display “RF” reacts. It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 23.
Using the plug-on transmitter Use this function to save battery power or to prepare a plug-on transmitter for use during live operation without causing interference to existing transmission links. To activate the RF signal: ON/OFF 왘 Press the ON/OFF button. “RF Mute On?” appears on the display panel. 왘 Press the UP/DOWN button. “RF Mute Off?” appears on the display panel. SET 왘 Press the SET button. The transmission icon 4 is displayed again.
Using the plug-on transmitter The lock mode icon 5 flashes prior to the lock mode being activated again. 543.850 MHz ew300 G3 AF P MUTE Muting the audio signal or deactivating the RF signal 9 The MUTE switch 9 allows you to mute the audio signal or to deactivate the RF signal. Via the “Mute Mode” menu item, you can set the desired function of the MUTE switch 9 (see page 21). Setting “AF On/Off” “RF On/Off” “Disabled” Slide the MUTE switch 9... ...
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: 543.
Using the operating menu Using the operating menu A special feature of the Sennheiser evolution wireless ew 300 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 Advanced Function of the menu item Calls up the extended menu “Advanced Menu” Exit Exits the operating menu and returns to the current standard display Extended menu “Advanced Menu” Tune Sets the transmission frequencies for the frequency banks “U1” to “U6” Mute Mode RF Power Page 19 – 20 Sets the frequency bank, the channel and the transmission frequency (frequency banks “U1” to “U6”) 19 Sets the mode for the MUTE switch 9 Adjusts the transmission power 21 21 P
Using the operating menu Selecting a menu item 왘 Press the UP/DOWN button to change to the “Sensitivity” menu item. The current setting of the selected menu item is displayed: Menu Sensitivity –12 dB Changing and storing settings Menu Sensitivity –12 dB Sensitivity – 12 dB Sensitivity –36 dB Call up “Sensitivity” Select the desired setting Store the setting “Stored” SET 왘 Press the SET button to call up the menu item. 왘 Press the UP/DOWN button to adjust the input sensitivity.
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 the receiver and to transfer these settings to the plug-on transmitter. For more information, refer to the instruction manual of the receiver. The relevant information is marked with the sync icon. For the sync function to work, transmitter and receiver must have at least software version 1.7 (see page 23).
Adjusting settings via the operating menu Selecting the frequency bank and the channel manually – “Frequency Preset” Menu Frequency Preset B.Ch: 18.24 Call up “Frequency Preset” Frequency Preset B.Ch: 18.24 546.550MHz Frequency Preset B.Ch: 19.24 538.475MHz Select the frequency bank and confirm Select the channel; store the setting “Stored” When you are in the “Frequency Preset” menu item, the RF signal is deactivated.
Adjusting settings via the operating menu Activating/deactivating the automatic lock mode – “Auto Lock” Menu Auto Lock Active Call up “Auto Lock” Auto Lock Active Select the desired setting Auto Lock Inactive Store the setting “Stored” The lock mode prevents that the plug-on transmitter is accidentally switched off or programed during operation. The lock mode icon 5 on the current standard display indicates that the lock mode is activated. 왘 Press the UP/DOWN to select the desired setting.
Adjusting settings via the operating menu Setting a transmission frequency for the current channel 왘 Press the UP/DOWN button until the “Tune” menu item appears. SET 왘 Press the SET button. The frequency selection appears. Advanced Menu Tune Tu n e 543 .850 MHz B.Ch: U1.1 Tu n e 543.850MHz B.Ch: U1.1 Call up “Tune” Select the MHz value and confirm Select the kHz value; store the setting “Stored” 왘 Set the desired frequency. SET 왘 Press the SET button. Your settings are stored.
Adjusting settings via the operating menu Setting the mode for the MUTE switch – “Mute Mode” Advanced Menu Mute Mode Call up “Mute Mode” Mute Mode AF On/Off Select the desired setting Mute Mode RF On/Off Store the setting “Stored” Mode Function “AF On/Off” When the switch is in the MUTE position, no audio signal is transmitted. “RF On/Off” When the switch is in the MUTE position, the RF signal is deactivated. “Disabled” The muting function is deactivated.
Adjusting settings via the operating menu 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. The pilot tone supports the receiver’s squelch function. Adjusting the contrast of the display panel – “LCD Contrast” You can adjust the contrast of the display panel in 16 steps.
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 plates on the transmitter and the receiver). 왘 Make sure that the desired frequencies are listed in the enclosed frequency information sheet.
Synchronizing the plug-on transmitter with a receiver Synchronizing plug-on transmitters with receivers – multi-channel operation Combined with ew 300 G3 receivers, ew 300 G3 plug-on transmitters can form transmission links that can be used in multi-channel systems. For information on automatic synchronization of plugon transmitters with receivers (multi-channel operation), refer to the instruction manual of your receiver.
Cleaning and maintaining the plug-on transmitter Cleaning and maintaining 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 Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents. 왘 Use a cloth to clean the plug-on transmitter from time to time.
Recommendations and tips Recommendations and tips ... for the plug-on transmitter • For best results, make sure that the transmitter sensitivity is correctly adjusted. ... for optimum reception • Transmission range depends to a large extent on location and can vary from about 10 m to about 150 m. There should be a “free line of sight” between plug-on transmitter and receiving antennas.
If a problem occurs ... If a problem occurs ... Problem Plug-on transmitter cannot be operated, “Locked” appears on the display panel Possible cause Lock mode is activated Possible solution Deactivate the lock mode (see page 11). No operation Batteries are indication flat or accupack is flat Replace the batteries or recharge the accupack (see page 8). No RF signal Plug-on trans- Set the plug-on transat the mitter and mitter to the same receiver receiver are not channel as the on the same receiver.
If a problem occurs ... Problem RF signal and audio signal available, no “SKP 300” display on the receiver Possible cause Plug-on transmitter and receiver do not have software version 1.7 or higher Audio signal has a high level of background noise or is distorted Plug-on transmitter’s sensitivity is adjusted too low/too high Possible solution Update the software of plug-on transmitter and receiver.
Specifications Specifications RF characteristics Modulation Frequency ranges wideband FM 516–558, 566–608, 606–648, 626–668, 734–776, 780–822, 823–865 MHz (A to E, G, GB, see page 4) Transmission 1,680 frequencies, tuneable in frequencies steps of 25 kHz 20 frequency banks, each with up to 24 factory-preset channels 6 frequency banks with up to 24 user programmable channels Switching bandwidth up to 42 MHz Nominal/peak deviation ±24 kHz / ±48 kHz Frequency stability ≤ ±15 ppm RF output power at switchable
Specifications In compliance with Europe EMC Radio Safety EN 301489-1/-9 EN 300422-1/-2 EN 60065 EN 62311 (SAR) Approved by Canada Industry Canada RSS 123 IC: 2099A-G3SKP limited to 698 MHz FCC-Part 74 FCC-ID: DMOG3SKP limited to 698 MHz USA Pin assignment of the XLR-3 socket XLR-3 socket (female), balanced (Audio In) 2 1 3 30 | SKP 300 G3
Manufacturer Declarations 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 • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This class B digital device complies with the Canadian ICES-003. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Sennheiser electronic Corp.
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