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Sennheiser SKP 100 G3-A manual

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    SKP 100 Instruction manual[...]

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    1 Conten ts Contents Important safety instru ctions ..................................................... ..................... 2 The SKP 100 G3 plug-on transmitter .............................................................. 3 Areas of application ........................................... ............................................. 3 The fre[...]

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    2 Important safety instructions Important safety instructions • Read this instruction manual. • Keep thi s instruction manu al. Always include this instruction manual when passing the product on to third parties. • Heed all wa rnings and f ollow all ins tructions in this instruction manual. • Use only a cloth for clea ning the prod uct. •[...]

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    3 The SKP 100 G3 plug-on transmitter The SKP 100 G3 plug-on transmitter This plug-on transmitter is part of the evolution wireless serie s generation 3 (ew G3). With this seri es, Sennheiser offers high-quality state-of-the-art R F transmission system s with a high level of operation al reliability and eas e of use. Transmitters and receivers permi[...]

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    4 Deliver y includes The factory-preset freq uencies within one frequency bank are intermodulation-free. These fr equ encies cannot be changed. For an overview of the frequ ency presets, please refer to the suppli ed frequency informatio n sheet. Updated versions of the frequency information sheet can be downloaded from the SKP 100 G3 pr oduct page[...]

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    5 Product overview Product overview Overview of the SKP 100 G3 plug-on transmitter Overview of the displays Afte r switch-on, the plug-on transmitter displays the “ Frequency/ Name ” standard display. For further illustra tions and examples of the different standard displays, refer to page 9. The display backlighting is automatically reduced af[...]

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    6 Putting the plug-on transmitter into operation Putting the plug-on transmitter into operation Inserting the batteries/accupack For powering the plug-on transmitter, you can eit her use tw o 1.5 V AA size batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack (see “Accessories” on page 20). 왘 Slide the battery c ompartment cover 쐈 in th[...]

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    7 Using the plug-on transmitter Using the plug-on transmitter T o establish a transmission link, proceed as follows: 1. Switch the diversity receiver on (se e the instruction manual of the receiver). 2. Switch the plug-on transmi tter on (see next section). The transmissi on link is established an d the div ersity receiver’ s RF level display “[...]

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    8 Using the plug-on transmitter To activate the RF signal : Deactivating the lock mode temporarily You can activate or deactivate the automatic lock mode via the “ Auto Lock ” menu item (see page 14). If the lock mode is activated, you have to temporarily deactivate it i0n order to be able to operate the plug-on transmitter: The lock m ode icon[...]

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    9 Using the plug-on transmitter 왘 From the “ Mute Mode ” menu item, select the desired setting (see page 16). 왘 Exit the operating menu. 왘 Slide the MUTE switch 쐎 to the lef t, to the position MUTE . The plug-on transmitter reacts as indicated in the table. The current state of the muting functi on or the RF signal is displayed on the d[...]

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    10 Using the operating menu Using the operating menu A special feature of the Se nnheiser ew G3 series is the consistent, intu itive menu structure of transmitters and re ceivers. As a result, adjus tments to the settings can be made quickly – even in stressful situa tions, for example on stage or during a live show or presentation. The buttons O[...]

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    11 Using the operating menu W orking with the operating menu By way of example of the “ Sensitivity ” menu, this sect ion descri bes how to use the operati ng menu. Changing from a standard di splay to the operating menu Selecting a menu item Changing and storing settings Canceling an entry T o subsequently return to the last e dited menu item:[...]

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    12 Using the operating menu Exiting a menu item T o directly return to the current standard display: 왘 Change to the “ Exit ” menu item. 왘 Conf irm your selection. You return to the next higher menu level or you e xit the operating menu and return to the current standard display. 왘 P ress the ON / OFF button. Menu Exit SET ON/OFF[...]

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    13 Adjusting settings via the operating menu Adjusting settings via the operating menu The main menu “ Menu ” Adjusting the input sensitivity – “Sensitivity” Adjustment range: 0 to –48 dB, adjustable in steps of 6 dB Selecting the frequency bank and the channel manually – “Frequency Preset” Make use of the possibility to ad just s[...]

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    14 Adjusting settings via the operating menu Overview of the frequ ency banks a nd channels: Entering a name – “Name” Via the “ Name ” menu item, you can ente r a freely selectable name (e.g. the name of the performer) for the plug-on transmit ter. The name can be displayed on the “ Frequency/Name ” a nd “ Name/ Channel ” standard[...]

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    15 Adjusting settings via the operating menu The exte nded men u “ Advanced Menu ” Setting transmission frequencies and the frequency bank “ U” – “T une” Via the “ Tune ” me nu item, you can set a transmi ssion frequency to be stored in the current channel or you can select a diff erent channel in the frequency ba nk “ U ” and[...]

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    16 Adjusting settings via the operating menu Setting the mode for the MUTE switch – “Mute Mode” For information on how to use the MUTE swi tch 쐎 , refer to page 8. Activating/deactivating the pilot tone transmission – “Pilot T one” The plug-on transmitter adds an inaudi ble pilot tone to the audio signal. The receiver detects and eval[...]

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    17 Synchronizing the plug-on tr ansmitter with a receiver Synchronizing the plug-on transmitter with a receiver When synchronizing the plug-on tr ansmitter with a receiver, please observe t he following : Synchronizing the plug-o n transmitter with the receiver – individual operation Upon delivery, the plug-o n transmitter and the receiver are sy[...]

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    18 Cleaning the plug-on transmitter Cleaning the plug-on transmitter 왘 Use a cloth to clean the plug-on transmitter from time to time. Recommendations and tips CAUTION! Liquid s can damage the electronics of the plug-on transmitter! Liquids entering the housing of the device can cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics. 왘 Keep all liqui[...]

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    19 If a problem occurs ... If a problem occurs ... If a prob lem 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. T o find a Sennheiser partner in your country, search at www.sennheiser.com under “Servi ce & Support”. Pro[...]

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    20 Accessories Accessories The following SKP 100 G 3 accessories are availabl e from your speciali st dealer: Cat. No. Accessory 009950 BA 2015 accupack 009828 L 2015 charger 005232 POP 1 pouch (w ith belt clip)[...]

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    21 Specifications Specifications RF characteristics AF characteristics Overall device In compliance with Approved by Modulation wideband FM Frequency ranges 516–558, 566–608, 626–668, 734–776, 780–822, 823–865 MHz (A to E, G, see page 3) T ransmission frequencies 1,680 frequencies, tuneable in steps of 25 kHz 20 frequency banks, each wi[...]

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    22 Manufact urer Declarati ons Pin assignment of XLR-3 socket Manufacturer Declarations W arranty 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. In compliance with th e following requirem[...]

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    23 Index Index A accupack charging 6 inserting 6 activating/deactivatin g lock mode (Auto Lock) 14 pilot tone transmission (Pilot Tone) 16 adjusting contrast (LCD Contrast) 16 input sensitivity (Sensitivity) 13 Advanced Menu (extended menu ) overview 10 settings 15 AF (audio level) 5 AF PEAK (overm odulation) 5 audio signal, muting (Mute) 8 Auto Lo[...]

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    24 Index microphon es connect ing 6 overview 3 suitable ~ 3 Mute (muting the audio signal) 8 Mute Mode (settin g the mode for the MUTE sw itch) 16 MUTE switc h function 8 setting the mode (Mute Mode) 16 muting ( audio s ignal) 8 N Name (entering a name) 14 O offline operation (RF signal deactivated) 7 online operation (RF signal activated) 7 operat[...]

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    Instrucciones de uso Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1, 30900 W edemark, Germany www.sennheiser.com Printed in Germany Publ. 01/09 529675/A01[...]