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SKM 300
Instruction manual
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Contents Contents Important safety instructions .............................................. 2 The SKM 300 G3 radio microphone family ........................ 3 The frequency bank system ............................................ 3 Areas of application ........................................................... 4 Delivery includes ...................................................................... 5 Product overview ..................................................................... 6
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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. • 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
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The SKM 300 G3 radio microphone family The SKM 300 G3 radio microphone family This 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 transmis- sion with studio-quality sound. Features of the evolution wireless 300 G3 series: • Optimized PLL synthesizer and microprocessor t
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The SKM 300 G3 radio microphone family 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 SKM300G3 product page on our website at www.sennheiser.com. The frequency banks “U1” to “U6” allow you to freely select and store frequencies. It might be that th
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Delivery includes Delivery includes The packaging contains the following items: 1 SKM 300 G3 radio microphone incl. microphone head 2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V 1microphone clamp 1 instruction manual 1 frequency information sheet 1 RF licensing information sheet 5
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Product overview Product overview Overview of the SKM 300 G3 radio microphone
Microphone head (interchangeable) Name and pick-up pattern of the microphone head (not visible here, see page 4) MIC button Body of radio microphone Battery compartment (not visible from outside) Display panel, backlit in orange Infra-red interface Antenna Color-coded protection ring; available in different colors Operation and battery status indicator, red LED (l
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Product overview Overview of the displays After switch-on, the radio microphone displays the stan- dard display “Frequency/Name”. For further illustrations and examples of the different standard displays, refer to page 16. The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds. 531.375 MHz ew300 G3 P MUTE AF Display Meaning Audio level “AF” Modulation of the radio micro- phone with peak hold function Frequency Current transmission frequency Name Freely s
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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 (see “Accessories and spare parts” on page 31). CAUTION! Danger of damage to the radio microphone! When unscrewing the radio microphone during operation while pressing the MIC button at the same time, the electronics of the radio microphone will
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Putting the radio microphone into operation Insert the batteries or the BA 2015 accupack as shown on the battery compartment cover. Observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries/accupack. Close the battery compartment cover . Push the battery compartment into the radio micro- phone’s body. Screw the lower part of the radio microphone back to the radio microphone’s body. Charging the accupack To charge the radio microphone with the BA 2015 accupack (see “Accessories and spare
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Putting the radio microphone into operation Changing the microphone head The microphone head is easy to change. Unscrew the microphone head. Do not touch the contacts of the radio microphone nor the contacts of the microphone head . The contacts can become dirty or damaged if touched. When unscrewing the microphone head during operation, the muting function is automatically acti- vated. “MUTE” appears on the display panel. When screwing the microphone head back to the radio microphone
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Putting the radio microphone into operation Changing the color-coded protection ring The color-coded protection ring prevents the multi- function switch from accidental operation. Protection rings in different colors are available as acces- sories (see “Accessories and spare parts” on page 31). The protection rings allow you to clearly identify each radio microphone. Remove the color-coded protection ring as shown. Put on a new protection ring as shown. 11
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Using the radio microphone Using the radio microphone CAUTION! Reduced transmission range If you touch the antenna of the radio micro- phone, the transmission range will be consid- erably reduced! Only hold the radio microphone by its body. 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 next section). The transmission link is established and the display backlighting of the
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Using the radio microphone You can switch the radio microphone on and deactivate the RF signal on switch-on. For more information, see next section. To switch the radio microphone off: If necessary, deactivate the lock mode (see next section). ON/OFF Press the ON/OFF button until “OFF” appears on the display panel. The red ON LED and the MIC button go off. The display panel turns off. When in the operating menu, pressing the ON/ OFF button cancel your entry (ESC function) and return you
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Using the radio microphone Deactivating the lock mode temporarily You can activate or deactivate the automatic lock mode via the “Auto Lock” menu item (see page 23). If the lock mode is activated, you have to temporarily deac- tivate it In order to be able to operate the radio microphone: Press the multi-function switch. “Locked“ appears on the display panel. Move the multi-function switch. “Unlock?” appears on the display panel. Press the multi-function switch again. The lock mode is temp
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Using the radio microphone Setting MIC button ... Function “RF On/Off” Press briefly Deactivates the RF signal (offline operation) Activates the RF signal (online operation) “Push To Keep pressed Mutes the audio signal Mute” temporarily (cough function) “Push To Keep pressed Unmutes the audio Talk”* signal temporarily (speech function) “Disabled” No function * If you select “Push To Talk”, the radio microphone will be muted until you press the MIC button. From the “Mute Mode” menu item,
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Using the radio microphone Audio signal is activated (muting is deactivated) MIC button: backlit in red Radio microphone’s display “MUTE” is not displayed panel: Receiver’s display panel: “TX Mute” is not displayed RF signal is deactivated MIC button: not backlit Radio microphone’s display transmission icon is not panel: displayed, “MUTE” is displayed Receiver’s display panel: “RF Mute” is displayed* * only when activated on the receiver (see above) RF signal is activated MIC button:
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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. Make use of the possibility to adjust settings via the operating menu of the receiver and to transfer these settings to the radio microphone. For more information on how to
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Using the operating menu Overview of the operating menu Main menu “Menu” Sensitivity Extended menu “Advanced Menu” Frequency Preset Name Tune Auto Lock Mute Mode Advanced RF Power Exit Pilot Tone LCD Contrast Reset Software Revision Exit Display Function of the menu item Main menu “Menu” Sensitivity Adjusts the sensitivity “AF” (see page 21) Frequency Preset Sets the frequency bank and the channel (see page 22) Name Enters the transmitter name (see page 22) Auto Lock Activates/deactivates
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Using the operating 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 14). By way of example of the “Sensitivity” menu, this section describes how to use the operating menu. Changing from a standard display to the operating menu Press the multi-function switch. The current standard display is replaced by the main menu. The last selected menu item is displayed. Selecting a menu item M
