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EM 100
Instruction manual
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Contents Contents Important safety instructions .................................................................................................................. 2 The EM 100 G3 stationary receiver ......................................................................................................... 4 Areas of application ............................................................................................................................... 4 The frequency bank system ................
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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. • Only clean the product when it is not connected to the mains. Use a cloth for cleaning. • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required if the product has been damaged in any way, liqui
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Important safety instructions Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cables as this may result in fire and electric shock. Replacement parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by Sennheiser or those having the same char- acteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. Danger due to high volumes This product is capable of producing sound pressure exc
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The EM 100 G3 stationary receiver The EM 100 G3 stationary receiver This receiver is part of the evolution wireless series generation 3 (ew G3). With this series, Sennheiser offers high-quality state-of-the-art RF trans- mission systems with a high level of operational reliability and ease of use. Transmitters and receivers permit wireless transmission with studio- quality sound. Features of the evolution wireless 100 G3 series: • Optimized PLL synthesizer and microprocessor technology • HDX no
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The EM 100 G3 stationary receiver The devices are available in the same UHF frequency ranges and are equipped with the same frequency bank system with factory-preset frequencies. An advantage of the factory-preset frequencies is that • a transmission system is ready for immediate use after switch-on, • several transmission systems can be operated simultaneously on the preset frequencies without causing intermodulation interference. The frequency bank system The receiver is available in 6 UHF fre
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The EM 100 G3 stationary receiver Each of the channels in the frequency banks “1” to “20” has been factory- preset to a fixed frequency (frequency preset). The factory-preset frequencies within one frequency bank are intermodu- lation-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 informa- tion sheet can be downloaded from the EM 100 G3 product page on our website at
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Delivery includes Delivery includes The packaging contains the following items: 1 EM 100 G3 stationary receiver 1 NT 2-3 or NT 2-1 mains unit with one country adapter 2rod antennas 2 stacking elements 1 instruction manual 1 frequency information sheet 4 device feet 7
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Product overview Product overview Overview of the EM 100 G3 receiver A PEAK 20.12 ew100 G3 40 0 -10 MHz 25 -20 533.875 10 -30 RF AF P SET B XXXXXXX 0682
A Operating elements – front panel B Operating elements – rear panel Cable grip for power supply DC cable button DC socket (DC IN) for connection of Infra-red interface NT 2 mains unit Display panel, backlit in orange Audio output (AF OUT BAL), SET button XLR-3M socket, balanced UP/DOWN button Audio
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Product overview Overview of the displays After switch-on, the receiver displays the standard display “Receiver Parameters”. For further illustrations and examples of the different stan- dard displays, please refer to page 24. This standard display displays the operating states of the receiver. PEAK 20.12 ew100 G3 40 0 -10 MHz 25 -20 533.875 10 -30 P MUTE RF AF Display Meaning RF level “RF” Diversity display: (Radio Frequency) Antenna input I is active 40 Antenna input II is ac
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Product overview Display Meaning Pilot tone “P” Activated pilot tone evaluation (see page 40) Muting function Audio signal is muted “MUTE” (see also page 47) (see page 23) Battery status of Charge status: the transmitter approx. 100% approx. 70% approx. 30% icon is flashing; charge status is critical Lock mode icon Lock mode is activated (see page 37) 10
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Putting the receiver into operation Putting the receiver into operation Preparing the receiver for use Recommendations for optimum reception To ensure optimum reception even under difficult conditions, we recommend connecting remote antennas and, if necessary, using antenna splitters (see “Accessories and spare parts” on page 49). When rack-mounting the receiver, you can mount the supplied antennas to the front of the rack by using an antenna front mount kit. When mounting more than one receiver
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Putting the receiver into operation To fasten the stacking elements : Unscrew and remove the two recessed head screws (M4x8) on each side of the receiver (see left-hand diagram). Secure the stacking elements to the sides of the receiver using the previously removed recessed head screws (see right-hand diagram). Fitting the If you want to stack receivers (see next section), only fit the device device feet feet to the base of the lowermost receiver. Do not fit the device feet when mountin
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Putting the receiver into operation Connecting the The supplied rod antennas can be mounted quickly and easily and are rod antennas suitable for all applications where – good reception conditions provided – a wireless transmission system is to be used without a large amount of installation work. Connect the two rod antennas to the BNC sockets and at the rear of the receiver. Align the rod antennas upwards in a V-shape. When using more than one receiver, we recommend connecting
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Putting the receiver into operation CAUTION! Risks when rack mounting the receiver! When installing the device in a closed or multi-rack assembly, please consider that, during operation, the ambient temperature, the mechanical loading and the electrical potentials will be different from those of devices which are not mounted into a rack. Make sure that the ambient temperature within the rack does not exceed the permissible temperature limit specified in the specifications (see page 51). Ensu
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Putting the receiver into operation Connect the antennas. You have the following options: – You can connect the supplied rod antennas to the rear of the receiver (see page 13). In this case, insert the two blanking plugs into the holes of the blanking plate. – You can use the AM 2 antenna front mount kit (see “Accessories and spare parts” on page 49) and mount the rod antennas to the blanking plate . When using more than one receiver, we recommend connecting remote antennas and, if nec
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Putting the receiver into operation To mount the receivers into a rack using the GA 3 rack adapter: Place the two receivers side by side upside-down onto a flat surface. Secure the jointing plate to the receivers using six recessed head screws (M 3x6). The rack mount “ears” are mounted instead of the stacking elements: Secure the rack mount “ears” to the receivers in the same way as described for the stacking elements (see page 11). To mount the antennas: Use remote antennas, if necessar
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Putting the receiver into operation Connecting an amplifier/mixing console The receiver’s ¼” (6.3 mm) jack socket and XLR-3M socket are connected in parallel, allowing you to simultaneously connect two devices (e.g. amplifier, mixing console) to the receiver. Use a suitable cable to connect the amplifier/mixing console to the ¼” (6.3 mm) jack socket or the XLR-3M socket . For detailed information on balanced and unbalanced connection, please refer to the chapter “Connector assignment” o
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Putting the receiver into operation Connecting the mains unit Only use the supplied NT 2-3 or NT 2-1 mains unit. It is designed for your receiver and ensures safe operation. To connect the mains unit: Connect the yellow connector of the mains unit to the yellow socket at the rear of the receiver. Pass the cable of the mains unit through the cable grip . Slide the supplied country adapter onto the mains unit . Plug the mains unit into a wall socket. 18
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Using the receiver Using the receiver To establish a transmission link, proceed as follows: 1. Switch the receiver on (see next section). 2. Switch the transmitter on (see the instruction manual of the transmitter). 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 42. If you cannot establish a transmission link between transmitter and receiver: Make sure that transmitter and receiver are set to
