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EK 300 IEM
Instruction manual
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Contents Contents Important safety instructions .......................................................................... 2 The EK 300 IEM G3 diversity receiver .............................................................. 3 Areas of application ........................................................................................ 3 The frequency bank system .......................................................................... 3 Delivery includes ........................................
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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 EK 300 IEM G3 diversity receiver The EK 300 IEM G3 diversity receiver This diversity receiver 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 are designed for monitoring appli- cations and permit wireless transmission with studio-quality sound. Features of the evolution wireless 300 IEM G3 series: • O
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Delivery includes Each frequency range (A–E, G) offers 26 frequency banks with up to 16 channels each: Channel 1 – frequency preset Channel 2 – frequency preset Frequency bank 1 ... 20 Channel 16 – frequency preset Channel 1 – freely selectable frequency Channel 2 – freely selectable frequency Frequency bank U1 ... U6 Channel 16 – freely selectable frequency Each of the channels in the frequency banks “1” to “20” has been factory- preset to a fixed receiving frequency (frequency preset). The fac
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Product overview Product overview Overview of the EK 300 IEM G3 diversity receiver
On/off/volume control 3.5 mm stereo jack socket (PHONES), lockable (the ground contact is used by antenna II) Antenna I Operation and battery status indicator, red LED lit = ON flashing = LOW BATT RF signal indication, green LED lit = RF Charging contacts SET button / rocker button (UP/DOWN) Battery compartment Battery compartment cover Battery compartment ca
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Product overview Overview of the displays After switch-on, the diversity receiver displays the “Frequency/Name” standard display. For further illustrations and examples of the different standard displays, refer to page 10. The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds. 823.925 MHz ew300 IEM MUTE RF AF P Display Meaning RF level “RF” Diversity display: (Radio Frequency) Antenna input I is active Antenna input II is active RF signal level: Field strength of the re
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Putting the diversity receiver into operation Putting the diversity receiver into operation Inserting the batteries/accupack For powering the diversity receiver, you can either use two 1.5 V AA size batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack (see “Accesso- ries” on page 24). Open the battery compartment by pushing the two catches in the direction of the arrows and open the cover . Insert the two batteries or the accupack as shown above. Please observe correct polarity when
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Putting the diversity receiver into operation Attaching the diversity receiver to clothing You can use the belt clip to attach the diversity receiver to clothing (e.g. belt, waistband). The belt clip is detachable so that you can also attach the diversity receiver with the antenna pointing downwards. To do so, withdraw the belt clip from its fixing points and attach it the other way round. The belt clip is secured so that it cannot slide out of its fixing points accidentally. To detach the b
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Using the diversity receiver Using the diversity receiver To establish a transmission link, proceed as follows: 1. Switch the diversity receiver on (see next section) 2. Switch a transmitter on (see the instruction manual of the trans- mitter). 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 20. If you cannot establish a transmission link between transmitter and receiver, read the chapter “Sync
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Using the diversity receiver Deactivating the lock mode temporarily You can activate or deactivate the automatic lock mode via the “Auto Lock” menu item (see page 16). If the lock mode is activated, you have to temporarily deactivate it in order to be able to operate the receiver: SET Press the SET button. “Locked” appears on the display panel. Press the rocker button. “Unlock?” appears on the display panel. SET Press the SET button. – When you are in the operating menu, the lock mode rema
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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. The buttons Button Function of the button Press the ESC button • Selects a standard display (see page 10) • Cancels the entry and returns to the current ESC standard displa
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Using the operating menu Display Function of the menu item Page “Easy Setup“ 15 Reset List Releases all locked frequency presets 15 Current List Selects an unused frequency preset 15 Scan New List Scans for unused receiving frequencies 15 (frequency preset scan) Exit Exits “Easy Setup” and returns to the main – menu Extended menu “Advanced Menu” 17 Tune Sets the receiving frequencies for the 17 frequency banks “U1” to “U6” Sets the frequency bank, the channel and the receiving frequency (fre
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Using the operating menu SET Press the SET button to confirm your selection. Press the rocker button to set the channel. SET Press the SET button to store the setting. Canceling an entry Press the ESC button to cancel the entry. ESC The current standard display appears on the display panel. To subsequently return to the last edited menu item: SET Press the SET button repeatedly until the last edited menu item appears. Exiting a menu item To return to the next higher menu level: Chang
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu Adjusting settings via the operating menu The main menu “Menu” Adjusting the squelch threshold – “Squelch” SET Squelch Squelch Menu Squelch 5 dB 15 dB 5dB Call up “Squelch” Select the Store the setting desired setting SET “Stored” Adjustment range: 5 to 25 dB μV, adjustable in 2-dB steps, can be switched off The squelch eliminates annoying noise when the transmitter is switched off or when there is no longer sufficient transmitter power received by the
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu Scanning for, releasing and selecting frequency presets – “Easy Setup” Menu item Function of the menu item Reset List Releases all locked frequency presets Current List Selects an unused frequency preset Scan New List Automatically scans for unused receiving frequencies (frequency preset scan) If receiving frequencies are used, they will be locked; if receiving frequencies are unused, they will be released. After the frequency preset scan, you can se
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu Adjusting the balance – “Balance” SET Balance Balance Menu Balance 0 5 0 Call up “Balance” Select the desired Store the setting setting SET “Stored” You can adjust the balance in 31 steps. In Focus mode (see next section) and when one of the standard displays is shown, you can also use the rocker button to adjust the balance. The mode of operation of the balance setting depends on the selected audio mode (see next section). Switching between “Stereo” and
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu The extended menu “Advanced Menu” To get into the extended menu “Advanced Menu”: From the main menu, select “Advanced”. Setting the receiving frequencies and the frequency banks “U1” to “U6 – “Tune” When you have selected one of the system banks and then select the “Tune” menu, the diversity receiver automatically switches to channel 1 of the frequency bank “U1”. In this case, “U1.1” briefly appears on the display panel. Upon delivery, the channels of
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu Press the rocker button to set the frequency bank. SET Press the SET button to confirm the frequency bank. The channel is highlighted. Press the rocker button to set the channel. SET Press the SET button to confirm the channel. The frequency (MHz section) is highlighted. Set the desired frequency (MHz and kHz section) as described in the previous chapter. Activating/deactivating the pilot tone evaluation – “Pilot Tone” Advanced Menu Pilot Pilo
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu Adjusting the contrast of the display panel – “LCD Contrast” Advanced Menu LCD Contrast LCD Contrast Name LCD Contrast 7 10 7 Call up Select the desired Store the setting “LCD Contrast” setting “Stored” You can adjust the contrast of the display panel in 16 steps. Resetting the settings made in the operating menu – “Reset” SET Advanced Menu Reset Reset Yes Call up “Reset” Select the desired setting; apply the setting SET “Stored” When resetting the
