Sennheiser EW100 G2 User Manual

W 100Instructions for use

10SKM 100 G2 radiomicrophone         Operating controls LC display panel Sound inlet basket Color-coded identification ring fo

11Indications and displays on the receiversOperation and battery status indication (EK 100 G2 only)The red LED (LOW BAT/ON)  provides information on

12Modulation display of the receiving transmitterThe level display for audio signal “AF” shows the modulation of the transmit-ter.When the transmitter

13Indications and displays on the transmitters Operation and battery status indicationThe red LED (LOW BAT/ON) provides information on the current ope

14Preparing the components for useEM 100 G2 rack-mount receiverMounting the receiver feetTo ensure that the receiver cannot slip on the surface on whi

15Connecting the amplifier/mixing consoleThe EM 100 G2’s audio outputs are available as an XLR-3M socket  and a¼” (6.3 mm) jack socket , allowing yo

16To mount two EM 100 G2 into a rack:  Place the two receivers side by side onto a flat sur-face, their bottom sides facing upwards. Align the conne

17EK 100 G2 bodypack receiverInserting and replacing the batteriesFor powering the EK 100 G2 bodypack receiver, you can either use two 1.5 VAA size ba

18Mounting the bodypack receiver to a cameraUse the supplied camera kit to mount the receiver to the camera’s flashmount. The camera kit consits of:y

19Attaching the microphones Use the microphone clips ! to attach the ME 2 and ME 4 clip-on micro-phones to clothing (e.g. tie, lapel). Adjust the ME

2Safety instructionsNever open electronic units! If units are opened by customers in breach of thisinstruction, the warranty becomes null and void.Kee

20Plugging the plug-on transmitter onto a microphonePlug the transmitter’s XLR-3F socket ' onto the microphone’s XLR-3M socket. Tighten the loc

21Changing the microphone head First remove the batteries/accupack as described above and leave theradiomicrophone open. Unscrew the sound inlet bas

22Using the componentsSwitching the components on/offThe ew 100 G2 transmitters and receivers can only be switched off when thestandard display is sho

23Switching the radiomicrophone on/off Turn the protective cap * at the bottom of the radiomicrophone so thatthe ON/OFF button  becomes accessible.

24Attaching the components to clothingAttaching the bodypack receiver/transmitter to clothingThe bodypack receiver/transmitter is attached to clothing

25The operating menuA special feature of the Sennheiser ew 100 G2 series is the similar, intuitive operation. As a result, the units are easyto operat

26Working with the operating menuBy way of example of the “TUNE” menu, this section describes how to use theoperating menu. After switching the unit o

27Operating menu of the receiversSETChanging the channelSTOREDCHAN790.025 0101B . CH1.790.100 0404B . CH1.SETCurrent channel (display depends on "

28SQELCHRESETLoading the factory-preset default settingsSETSecurity check  / : OK, NO"reset" = OK: SET: Receiver loads factory-preset def

29Operating menu of the transmittersSETBANKChanging the channel bankBANK 1BANK USETCurrent channel bank  / : 1...8, U (User Bank)SET

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30DISPLYPILOTActivating/deactivating the pilot tone transmissionSETPilot tone transmission activated or deactivated  / : ON, OFFSET: Stores the set

31Adjustment tips for the operating menuSwitching between channel banksBANKVia the “BANK” menu, you can switch between the nine channel banks of thetr

32Starting the scan and storing the scan result  Before starting the scan, switch all transmitters of your system off, sincechannels used by switched

33The following figures are a guide to the best settings:y Loud music/vocals: –30 to –20 dBy Presentations: –20 to –10 dBy Interviews: –10 to 0 dBy M

34IMPORTANT! Notes:If the squelch threshold is adjusted too high, the transmission range willbe reduced. Therefore, always adjust the squelch threshol

35Loading the factory-preset default settingsRESETVia the “RESET” menu, you can load the factory-preset default settings. Onlythe selected setting for

36If problems occurError checklistIf problems occur that are not listed in the above table or if the problems cannot be solved with the proposed solu-

37Recommendations and tips... for the ME 2 and ME 4 clip-on microphonesy To reduce level variations to a minimum when the user turns his or her headaw

38... for multi-channel operationy For multi-channel operation, you can only use the channels in a channelbank. Each of the channel banks “1” to “8” a

39Additional informationHDX noise reductionProgress you can hear:The evolution wireless G2 series is equipped with HDX, the Sennheiser noisereduction

4The evolution wireless series ew 100 G2With the evolution wireless series ew 100 G2, Sennheiser offers musicians,video and sound amateurs high-qualit

40Wireless transmission systemsWith the ew 100 G2 series, Sennheiser puts an end to cable tangles and enab-les complete freedom of movement. The syste

41Diversity receptionThe EM 100 G2 receiver operates on the “true diversity” principle:A receiving antenna receives not only the electromagnetic waves

42SpecificationsSystemReceiversRF characteristicsModulation wideband FMFrequency ranges 518–554, 626–662, 740–776, 786–822, 830–866 MHz Transmission/r

43TransmittersMicrophonesConnector assignmentRF characteristics SK 100 G2 SKP 100 G2 SKM 100 G2RF output power at 50 Ω typ. 30 mWAF characteristicsMax

44Polar diagrams and frequency response curves of microphones/microphone headsPolar diagrams of microphones/microphone heads Frequency response curves

45AccessoriesMD 835 Microphone head for SKM 100 G2 (green identification ring),dynamic, cardioidMD 845 Microphone head for SKM 100 G2 (blue identifica

46Manufacturer declarationsWarranty regulationsThe guarantee period for this Sennheiser product is 24 months from the date ofpurchase. Excluded are ac

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5System variantsAreas of applicationDelivery includesEM 100 G2ME 2ME 4EK 100 G2SKM 100 G2SKP 100 G2SK 100 G2ME 3 headmicSystem Areas of applicationw 1

6Overview of operating controlsEM 100 G2 rack-mount receiver             Operating controls LC display panel LC display  b

7EK 100 G2 bodypack receiver   Operating controls LC display panel Audio output (AF OUT), 3.5 mm jack socket (unbalanced) Anten

8SK 100 G2 bodypack transmitter   Operating controls LC display panel Microphone/line input (MIC/LINE),3.5 mm jack socket Anten

9SKP 100 G2 plug-on transmitter      Operating controls LC display panel Microphone input, XLR-3F socket (unbalanced) Mechanical l