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Contents
Important safety instructions ........................................................................ 2
The SKM 100 G3 radio microphone family .................................................. 3
The frequency bank system ..................................................................... 3
Areas of application ................................................................................... 4
Delivery includes ................................................................................................ 5
Product overview ............................................................................................... 6
Overview of the SKM 100 radio microphone ........................................ 6
Overview of the displays ........................................................................... 7
Putting the radio microphone into operation ............................................ 8
Inserting the batteries/accupack ............................................................ 8
Charging the accupack .............................................................................. 9
Changing the microphone head ............................................................... 9
Changing the color-coded protection ring .......................................... 10
Using the radio microphone ......................................................................... 11
Switching the radio microphone on/off .............................................. 11
Deactivating the lock mode temporarily ............................................ 12
Deactivating the RF signal ..................................................................... 12
Selecting a standard display ................................................................. 12
Using the operating menu ........................................................................... 13
The buttons .............................................................................................. 13
Overview of the operating menu ......................................................... 13
Working with the operating menu ...................................................... 14
Adjusting settings via the operating menu ............................................. 16
Adjustment tips .............................................................................................. 20
Cleaning the radio microphone ................................................................... 21
If a problem occurs ... ..................................................................................... 22
Specifications .................................................................................................. 23
of the microphone heads ....................................................................... 24
Manufacturer Declarations ........................................................................... 26
For more detailed information on the individual sections of
this instruction manual, visit the SKM 100 G3 product
page on our website at www.sennheiser.com.
There you can also view an animated instruction manual.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    SKM_100_PRT.book Seite 1 Mittwoch, 4. Februar 2009 4:59 16 Contents Contents Important safety instructions ................ 2 The SKM 100 G3 radio microphone family ..........3 The frequency bank system ..............3 Areas of application ................... 4 Delivery includes ....................5 Product overview ....................
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    • Only use attachments/accessories specified by Sennheiser. • When replacement parts are required, only use replacement parts spec- ified by Sennheiser or those having the same characteristics as the orig- inal part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
  • Page 3: The Skm 100 G3 Radio Microphone Family

    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 SKM 100 G3 product page on our website at www.sennheiser.com. The frequency bank “U” allows you to freely select and store transmission frequencies.
  • Page 4: Areas Of Application

    SKM_100_PRT.book Seite 4 Mittwoch, 4. Februar 2009 4:59 16 The SKM 100 G3 radio microphone family Areas of application The radio microphone family can be combined with the EM 100 G3 stationary receiver. The EM 100 G3 stationary receiver is available in the same UHF frequency ranges and is equipped with the same frequency bank system with factory-preset frequencies.
  • Page 5: Delivery Includes

    SKM_100_PRT.book Seite 5 Mittwoch, 4. Februar 2009 4:59 16 Delivery includes Delivery includes The packaging contains the following items: 1 SKM 100 G3 radio microphone incl. microphone head 2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V 1 microphone clamp 1 instruction manual...
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    SKM_100_PRT.book Seite 6 Mittwoch, 4. Februar 2009 4:59 16 Product overview Product overview Overview of the SKM 100 radio microphone ¶ ² ´ ¿ » · º ¸ µ ¾ º ¹ µ µ ³ Microphone head (interchangeable) · Name and pick-up pattern of the microphone head (see page 4) »...
  • Page 7: Overview Of The Displays

    SKM_100_PRT.book Seite 7 Mittwoch, 4. Februar 2009 4:59 16 Product overview Overview of the displays After switch-on, the radio microphone displays the standard display “Frequency/Name”. For further illustrations and examples of the different standard displays, refer to page 12. The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds. 543.200 ew100 G3 MUTE...
  • Page 8: 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. Unscrew the lower part of the radio microphone from the radio micro- » phone’s body by turning it counterclockwise.
  • Page 9: Charging The Accupack

    L 2015 charger (both the charger and the charging adapter are avail- able as optional accessories – information on accessories can be found on our web site at www.sennheiser.com). The L 2015 charger can only charge individual BA 2015 accupacks or –...
  • Page 10: Changing The Color-Coded Protection Ring

    Protection rings in different colors are avail- able as accessories (information on accessories can be found on our web site at www.sennheiser.com). The protection rings allow you to clearly identify each radio microphone. º Remove the color-coded protection ring as shown.
  • Page 11: Using The Radio Microphone

    SKM_100_PRT.book Seite 11 Mittwoch, 4. Februar 2009 4:59 16 Using the radio microphone Using the radio microphone 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 below). The transmission link is established and the receiver’s RF level display “RF”...
  • Page 12: Deactivating The Lock Mode Temporarily

    SKM_100_PRT.book Seite 12 Mittwoch, 4. Februar 2009 4:59 16 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 17). If the lock mode is activated, you have to temporarily deactivate it In order to be able to operate the radio micro- phone: Move the multi-function switch upwards/downwards.
  • Page 13: Using The Operating Menu

    SKM_100_PRT.book Seite 13 Mittwoch, 4. Februar 2009 4:59 16 Using the operating menu Using the operating menu The buttons Button Function of the button Press the • Switches the radio microphone on and off ON/OFF button • Cancels the entry and returns to the current ON/OFF standard display (ESC function) •...
  • Page 14: Working With The Operating Menu

    SKM_100_PRT.book Seite 14 Mittwoch, 4. Februar 2009 4:59 16 Using the operating menu Display Function of the menu item Reset Resets the radio microphone (see page 19) Software Revision Displays the current software revision (see page 19) Exit Exits the extended menu “Advanced Menu”...
  • Page 15 SKM_100_PRT.book Seite 15 Mittwoch, 4. Februar 2009 4:59 16 Using the operating menu Canceling an entry Press the ON/OFF button to cancel the entry. ON/OFF The current standard display appears on the display panel. To return to the last edited menu item: Press the multi-function switch so many times until the last edited menu item appears.
  • Page 16: Adjusting Settings Via The Operating Menu

    The relevant information is marked with the sync icon. For more detailed information on the operating menu, visit the SKM 100 G3 product page at www.sennheiser.com. The main menu “Menu” Adjusting the input sensitivity – “Sensitivity”...
  • Page 17 SKM_100_PRT.book Seite 17 Mittwoch, 4. Februar 2009 4:59 16 Adjusting settings via the operating menu Overview of the frequency banks and channels: Frequency bank Channels Type “1” to “20” up to 12 per System bank: frequency bank frequencies are factor-preset “U”...
  • Page 18: The Extended Menu "Advanced Menu

    SKM_100_PRT.book Seite 18 Mittwoch, 4. Februar 2009 4:59 16 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”...
  • Page 19 SKM_100_PRT.book Seite 19 Mittwoch, 4. Februar 2009 4:59 16 Adjusting settings via the operating menu Activating/deactivating the pilot tone transmission – “Pilot Tone” Advanced Menu P i l o t P i l o t Name Pilot Tone A c t i v e I n a c t i v e A c t i v e Call up...
  • Page 20: Adjustment Tips

    SKM_100_PRT.book Seite 20 Mittwoch, 4. Februar 2009 4:59 16 Adjustment tips Adjustment tips Synchronizing the radio microphone with a receiver When synchronizing the radio microphone with a receiver, please observe the following: Only use a radio microphone and a receiver from the same frequency range (see the type plate on the radio microphone and the receiver).
  • Page 21: Cleaning The Radio Microphone

    SKM_100_PRT.book Seite 21 Mittwoch, 4. Februar 2009 4:59 16 Cleaning the radio microphone Cleaning the radio microphone CAUTION! Liquids can damage the electronics of the radio micro- phone! Liquids entering the housing of the device can cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics. Keep all liquids away from the radio microphone.
  • Page 22: If A Problem Occurs

    If a problem occurs that is not listed in the above table or if the problem cannot be solved with the proposed solutions, please contact your local Sennheiser partner for assistance. To find a Sennheiser partner in your country, search at www.sennheiser.com under “Service & Support”.
  • Page 23: Specifications

    Frequency stability RF output power at 50 : typ. 30 mW Pilot tone squelch can be switched off AF characteristics Compander system Sennheiser AF frequency response 80–18,000 Hz Signal-to-noise ratio t 110 dBA (1 mV, peak deviation) d 0.9 %...
  • Page 24: Polar Diagrams And Frequency Response Curves Of The Microphone Heads

    SKM_100_PRT.book Seite 24 Mittwoch, 4. Februar 2009 4:59 16 Specifications Approved by Canada Industry Canada RSS 210 IC: 2099A-G3SKMEM limited to 806 MHz FCC-Part 74 FCC-ID: DMO G3SKMEM limited to 698 MHz Microphone heads MMD 835-1 MMD 845-1 MME 865-1 Microphone type dynamic dynamic...
  • Page 25 SKM_100_PRT.book Seite 25 Mittwoch, 4. Februar 2009 4:59 16 Specifications Frequency response curve MMD 835-1 1.000 10.000 Frequency response curve MMD 845-1 1.000 10.000 Frequency response curve MME 865-1 1.000 10.000 0° 90°...
  • Page 26: Manufacturer Declarations

    SKM_100_PRT.book Seite 26 Mittwoch, 4. Februar 2009 4:59 16 Manufacturer Declarations Manufacturer Declarations Warranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on this product. For the current warranty conditions, please visit our web site at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner.

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