SKM 100 Instruction manual
Tastensymbole / Button icons / Icônes de touches / Simboli dei tasti / Símbolos de las teclas / Símbolos dos botões / Символы кнопок / 按键图标 ON/OFF Taste ON/OFF / ON/OFF button / Touche ON/OFF / Tasto ON/OFF / Botón ON/OFF / Botão ON/OFF / Кнопка ON/OFF / 开关键 ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF drücken / Press the ON/OFF button / Appuyer sur la touche ON/OFF / Premere ON/OFF / Pulsar ON/OFF / Premir ON/OFF / Нажать ON/OFF / 按 ON/OFF 键 Multifunktionsschalter / Multi-function switch / Commutateur multifonctions / Interrut
Contents Contents Important safety instructions ............................................... 2 The SKM 100 G3 radio microphone family ......................... 3 The frequency bank system .............................................. 3 Areas of application ............................................................ 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 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 SKM 100 G3 radio microphone family The SKM 100 G3 radio microphone family The SKM 100 G3 radio microphone 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.
The SKM 100 G3 radio microphone family Areas of application The radio microphone family can be combined with the EM 100 G3 stationary receiver. The EM 100 G3 stationary receiver is available in the same UHF frequency ranges and is equipped with the same frequency bank system with factory-preset frequencies.
Delivery includes Delivery includes The packaging contains the following items: 1 SKM 100 G3 radio microphone incl. microphone head 2 AA size batteries, 1.
Product overview Product overview Overview of the SKM 100 radio microphone 쐄 쐋 쐂 쐆 쐏 쐇 쐊 쐈 쐅 쐎 쐊 쐉 쐅 쐅 쐃 Microphone head (interchangeable) 쐇 Name and pick-up pattern of the microphone head (siehe Seite 4) 쐋 Body of radio microphone 쐏 Battery compartment (not visible from outside) 쐄 Display panel, backlit in orange 쐂 Infra-red interface 쐆 Antenna 쐊 Color-coded protection ring; available in different colors 쐎 Operation and battery status indicator, red LED (lit = ON/flashing = LOW BAT) 쐅 Charging con
Product overview Overview of the displays After switch-on, the radio microphone displays the standard display “Frequency/Name”. For further illustrations and examples of the different standard displays, refer to Seite 12. The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds. 햲 햵 햳 햴 햶 533.
Putting the radio microphone into operation Putting the radio microphone into operation Inserting the batteries/accupack For powering the radio microphone, you can either use two 1.5 V AA size batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack. Unscrew the lower part of the radio microphone from the radio microphone’s body 쐋 by turning it counterclockwise. 쐋 When unscrewing the radio microphone during operation, the muting function is automatically activated.
Putting the radio microphone into operation Charging the accupack To charge the radio microphone with the inserted BA 2015 accupack (optional accessory): Use the LA 2 charging adapter to insert the radio microphone into the L 2015 charger (both the charger and the charging adapter are available as optional accessories – information on accessories can be found on our web site at www.sennheiser.com).
Putting the radio microphone into operation Changing the color-coded protection ring The color-coded protection ring 쐊 prevents the multi-function switch 쐈 from accidental operation. Protection rings 쐊 in different colors are available as accessories (information on accessories can be found on our web site at www.sennheiser.com). The protection rings allow you to clearly identify each radio microphone. Remove the color-coded protection ring 쐊 as shown. 쐊 쐊 Put on a new protection ring 쐊 as shown.
Using the radio microphone Using the radio microphone To establish a transmission link, proceed as follows: 1. Switch the receiver on (see the instruction manual of the receiver). 2. Switch the radio microphone on (see below). The transmission link is established and the receiver’s RF level display “RF” reacts. Switching the radio microphone on/off P 쐎 햵 쐉 To switch the radio microphone on (online operation): ON/OFF Briefly press the ON/OFF button 쐉. The radio microphone transmits an RF signal.
Using the radio microphone Deactivating the lock mode temporarily You can activate or deactivate the automatic lock mode via the “Auto Lock” menu item (siehe Seite 17). If the lock mode is activated, you have to temporarily deactivate it In order to be able to operate the radio microphone: Move the multi-function switch upwards/downwards. “Unlock?” appears on the display panel. Press the multi-function switch.
Using the operating menu Using the operating menu The buttons Button Function of the button Press the ON/OFF button • Switches the radio microphone on and off ON/OFF • Cancels the entry and returns to the current standard display (ESC function) • Deactivates the RF signal (special function, siehe Seite 12) Press the multifunction switch • 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
Using the operating menu Display Function of the menu item LCD Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the display panel (siehe Seite 19) Reset Resets the radio microphone (siehe Seite 19) Software Revision Displays the current software revision (siehe Seite 19) Exit Exits the extended menu “Advanced Menu” and returns to the main 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 (siehe Seite 12).
Using the operating menu Canceling an entry ON/OFF Press the ON/OFF button to cancel the entry. The current standard display appears on the display panel. To return to the last edited menu item: Press the multi-function switch so many times until the last edited menu item appears. Exiting a menu item Change to the “Exit” menu item. Menu Exit Confirm your selection. You return to the next higher menu level. To directly return to the current standard display: ON/OFF Press the ON/OFF button.
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 radio microphone. For more information, refer to the instruction manual of the receiver. The relevant information is marked with the sync icon. For more detailed information on the operating menu, visit the SKM 100 G3 product page at www.sennheiser.com.
Adjusting settings via the operating menu Overview of the frequency banks and channels: Frequency bank Channels Type “1” to “20” up to 12 per frequency bank System bank: frequencies are factor-preset “U” up to 12 User bank: frequencies are freely selectable When setting up multi-channel systems, please observe the following: Only the factory-preset frequencies within one frequency bank are intermodulation-free (siehe Seite 20).
Adjusting settings via the operating menu The extended menu “Advanced Menu” Setting transmission frequencies and the frequency bank “U” – “Tune” When you have selected one of the system banks and then select the “Tune” menu, the radio microphone automatically switches to channel 1 of the frequency bank “U”. In this case, “U.1” briefly appears on the display panel. Upon delivery, the channels of the frequency bank “U” are not assigned a transmission frequency.
Adjusting settings via the operating menu Activating/deactivating the pilot tone transmission – “Pilot Tone” Advanced Menu Name Pilot Tone Active Pilot Active Call up “Pilot Tone” Pilot Inactive Select the desired setting Store the setting “Stored” The radio microphone 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.
Adjustment tips Adjustment tips Synchronizing the radio microphone with a receiver When synchronizing the radio microphone with a receiver, please observe the following: Only use a radio microphone and a receiver from the same frequency range (see the type plate on the radio microphone and the receiver). Make sure that the desired frequencies are listed in the enclosed frequency information sheet.
Cleaning the radio microphone Cleaning the radio microphone CAUTION! Liquids can damage the electronics of the radio microphone! Liquids entering the housing of the device can cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics. Keep all liquids away from the radio microphone. Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the radio microphone from time to time. Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents.
If a problem occurs ... If a problem occurs ... Problem Possible cause Possible solution Radio microphone cannot be operated, “Locked” appears on the display panel Lock mode is activated Deactivate the lock mode (siehe Seite 12). No operation indication Batteries are flat or accupack is flat Replace the batteries or recharge the accupack (siehe Seite 9). No RF signal at the receiver Radio microphone and receiver are not on the same channel Synchronize the radio microphone with the receiver.
Specifications Specifications RF characteristics Modulation wideband FM Frequency ranges 516–558, 566–608, 608–648, 626–668, 734–776, 780–822, 823–865 MHz (A to E, G, GB, siehe Seite 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
Specifications Approved by Canada Industry Canada RSS 210 IC: 2099A-G3SKMEM limited to 806 MHz USA FCC-Part 74 FCC-ID: DMO G3SKMEM limited to 698 MHz Microphone heads MMD 835-1 MMD 845-1 MME 865-1 Microphone type dynamic dynamic condenser Sensitivity 2.1 mV/Pa 1.6 mV/Pa 1.6 mV/Pa Pick-up pattern cardioid cardioid super-cardioid Max.
Specifications Frequency response curve MMD 835-1 dBV -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 50 100 200 500 1.000 1k 2k 5k 10.000 10k 20k Hz 2k 5k 10.000 10k 20k Hz 2k 5k 10.000 10k 20k Hz Frequency response curve MMD 845-1 dBV -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 50 100 200 500 1.000 1k Frequency response curve MME 865-1 dBV -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 50 100 0° 200 500 1.
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