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 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 SKP 100 G3 plug-on transmitter The SKP 100 G3 plug-on transmitter This 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 쐅 쐈 쐃 Microphone input, XLR-3 socket (female, unbalanced) 쐇 Mechanical locking ring of XLR-3 socket 쐆 Operation and battery status indicator, red LED lit = ON flashing = LOW BATTERY 쐊 ON/OFF button with ESC function (cancel) 쐋 Infra-red interface 쐏 Display panel, backlit in orange 쐎 MUTE switch 쐄 UP button (왖) 쐅 SET button 쐂 DOWN button (왔) 쐈 Battery compartment cover Overview of the displays After
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 (see “Accessories” on page 20). 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.
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 next section). The transmission link is established and the diversity receiver’s RF level display “RF” reacts. It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 17.
Using the plug-on transmitter To activate the RF signal: ON/OFF SET 왘 Press the ON/OFF button. “RF Mute Off?” appears on the display panel. 왘 Press the SET button. The transmission icon 햵 is displayed again. 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 i0n order to be able to operate the plug-on transmitter: ON/OFF 왘 Press the ON/OFF button.
Using the plug-on transmitter 왘 From the “Mute Mode” menu item, select the desired setting (see page 16). 왘 Exit the operating menu. 왘 Slide the MUTE switch 쐎 to the left, to the position MUTE. The plug-on transmitter reacts as indicated in the table. 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 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 LCD Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the display panel Page Reset Resets the settings made in the operating menu Software Revision Displays the current software revision Exit 16 16 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 (see page 8).
Using the operating menu Exiting a menu item 왘 Change to the “Exit” menu item. Menu Exit SET 왘 Confirm your selection. You return to the next higher menu level or you exit the operating menu and return to the current standard display. To directly return to the current standard display: 왘 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 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 Overview of the frequency banks and channels: Frequency bank Channels Type “1” to “20” up to 12 per frequency bank System bank: frequencies are factory-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 (“1” to “20”) are intermodulation-free. It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 17.
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 plug-on transmitter 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 Setting the mode for the MUTE switch – “Mute Mode” Advanced Menu Mute Mode SET Mute Mode AF On/Off Call up “Mute Mode” Select the desired setting Mute Mode RF On/Off Store the setting SET “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.
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.
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 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 ...
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 8). No operation indication Batteries are flat or Replace the batteries or accupack is flat recharge the accupack (see page 6).
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.
Pin assignment of XLR-3 socket XLR-3 socket (female), unbalanced (Audio In) + 2 1 3 22
Index Index A accupack charging inserting 6 6 activating/deactivating lock mode (Auto Lock) 14 pilot tone transmission (Pilot Tone) adjusting contrast (LCD Contrast) 16 input sensitivity (Sensitivity) 16 13 Advanced Menu (extended menu) overview 10 settings 15 AF (audio level) 5 AF PEAK (overmodulation) 5 audio signal, muting (Mute) 8 Auto Lock (activating/deactivating the lock mode) B batteries, inserting 14 6 buttons (function of the ~) C 10 channel assigning a frequency 15 overview 3 sel
Index microphones connecting 6 overview 3 suitable ~ 3 Mute (muting the audio signal) 8 Mute Mode (setting the mode for the MUTE switch) MUTE switch function 8 setting the mode (Mute Mode) muting (audio signal) N 16 16 8 Name (entering a name) O 14 offline operation (RF signal deactivated) online operation (RF signal activated) 7 7 operating menu Advanced (extended menu) 15 Auto Lock (activating/deactivating the lock mode) 14 extended menu “Advanced Menu” 15 Frequency Preset (selecting a frequenc
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