Sennheiser W300 - Manual

5 Safety instructions Never open electronic units! If units are opened by customers in breach of thisinstruction, the warranty becomes null and void. Keep the units away from central heating radiators and electric heaters.Never expose them to direct sunlight. Use the units in dry rooms only. Use a d...

6 Overview of operating controls EM 300 G2 rack-mount receiver Operating controls Graphic display panel Graphic display, backlit / rocker button (DOWN/UP), backlit SET button, backlit ON button, backlit (serves as the ESC (cancel) key in the operating menu) Cable grip for power supply DC cable DC so...

7 SK 300 G2 bodypack transmitter Operating controls LC display panel Microphone/line input (MIC/LINE),3.5 mm jack socket Antenna Red LED for operation and battery status indication (ON/LOW BAT) Yellow LED for audio peak (AF PEAK) Charging contacts SET button / rocker button (DOWN/UP) Battery compart...

9 Indications and displays on the receiver Transmitter battery status indication The 4-step transmitter battery status display on the receiver display panel provides information on the transmitter’s remaining battery/accupackBA 2015 capacity: “MUTE” display The “MUTE” display appears on the display ...

10 Diversity display The EM 300 G2 receiver operates on the true diversity principle (see“Diversity reception“ on page 39). The diversity display indicates whether diversity section I (i.e. antenna 1) or diversity section II (i.e. antenna 2) is active. Button backlighting In standby operation, the O...

11 AF peak indication (SK 300 G2 only) The yellow LED (AF PEAK) at the front of the SK 300 G2 lights up when the audio input level is excessively high (AF peak) and overmodulates thetransmitter. At the same time, the 7-step level display for audio signal “AF”shows full deflection for the duration of...

12 Preparing the components for use EM 300 G2 rack-mount receiver Mounting the receiver feet To ensure that the receiver cannot slip on the surface on which it is placed,four self-adhesive soft rubber feet are supplied. Ensure that the base of the receiver is clean before mounting the rubberfeet. Fi...

15 SK 300 G2 bodypack transmitter Inserting and replacing the batteries For powering the SK 300 G2 bodypack transmitter, use two 1.5 V AA sizebatteries. Press the two unlocking buttons and open the battery compartment cover . Insert the two batteries as shown in the diagram on the left. Pleaseobserv...

16 Attaching the microphones Use the microphone clips to attach the ME 2 and ME 4 clip-on microphones to clothing (e.g. tie, lapel). Adjust the ME 3 headmic so that a comfortable and secure fit is ensured. Positioning the microphones The ME 3 and ME 4 microphones are directional microphones, i.e. th...

18 Using the components Switching the components on/off ew 300 G2 transmitters and receivers can only be switched off when thestandard display is shown on the display panel. Within the operating menu,the ON button (receiver) or the ON / OFF button (transmitters) serves as the ESC (cancel) key, i.e y...

19 Muting the transmitters Both transmitters have a MUTE switch that noiselessly mutes the transmitter’s audio signal without switching the transmitter off. Muting the SK 300 G2 bodypack transmitter Set the MUTE switch to the position ’MUTE’. The “MUTE” display appears on the transmitter display pan...

20 The operating menu A special feature of the Sennheiser ew 300 G2 series is the similar, intuitive operation. As a result, the units are easyto operate and adjustments to the settings can be made quickly and “without looking” – even in stressful situations,for example on stage or during a live sho...

21 Working with the operating menu By way of example of the “ Tune ” menu, this section describes how to use the operating menu. After switching the unit on, the standard display is shown on the displaypanel. Getting into the operating menu Press the SET button to get from the standard display into ...

22 Exiting the operating menu Select the “ Exit ” menu to exit the operating menu and to return to the standard display. When you have entered the operating menu, the ON / OFF button or the ON button (EM 300 G2 receiver only) serves as the ESC (cancel) key, i.e. by briefly pressing the ON / OFF or P...

23 Operating menu of the receiver SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET Current channel and corresponding frequency Current frequency on the selected channel / : Channel 01...08 SET : Stores the setting Current channel bank / : 1...8, U (User Bank) SET : Stores the setting Stored / : Recei...

24 SET SET SET SET SET Name OCAL Current squelch threshold Current audio output level / : Low, Mid, High SET : Stores the setting Setting the audio output level Menu Scan AF Out + 1 8 Squelch High Setting the squelch threshold Menu AF Out – 2 4 Squelch Low Display Scan Pilot On/Off AF Out + 1 8 Stor...

25 SET SET SET SET Reset Bank 1 Pilot tone evaluation activated or deactivated / : On, Off SET : Stores the setting Activating/deactivating the pilot tone evaluation Menu Reset Pilot On Lock Off STORED Pilot On Pilot Off Lock mode activated or deactivated / : On, Off Lock mode = On: SET : Stores the...

26 Operating menu of the transmitters SET BANK Changing the channel bank BANK 1 BANK U SET Current channel bank / : 1...8, U (User Bank) SET : Stores the setting STORED STORED CHAN 1. 03 B.CH SET Current channel (display depends on "DISPLY" setting) Changing the channel / : Channel 01...08 S...

27 DISPLY PILOT Activating/deactivating the pilot tone transmission SET Pilot tone transmission activated or deactivated / : ON, OFF SET : Stores the setting / : ON, OFF Lock mode = ON: SET: Stores the setting (STORED), returns to standard display Lock mode = OFF: SET: Stores the setting PLT. ON ON ...

28 Adjustment tips for the operating menu Switching between channel banks BANK Bank Via the “ Bank ” menu, you can switch between the nine channel banks. The channel banks “1” to “8” have eight switchable channels that are factory-preset to a transmission/receiving frequency (see “The channel banksy...

29 Scanning the channel banks for free channels (EM 300 G2 only) Scan Before putting one or several transmission links into operation, you shouldscan the channel banks for free channels. Displaying the last scan result Select the “ Scan ” menu. Select “ Channel list ” to display the last scan result...

31 Adjusting the audio output level (EM 300 G2 only) AF Out Via the “ AF Out ” menu, you can adjust the audio output level of the receivers. The level can be adjusted in eight steps. Adapt the level of the audio output(AF OUT) to the input of the connected unit. The following figures are a guideto t...

35 If problems occur... Error checklist If problems occur that are not listed in the above table or if the problems cannot be solved with the proposedsolutions, please contact your local Sennheiser agent for assistance. Problem Possible cause Possible solution No operation indication Batteries are f...

36 Recommendations and tips ... for the ME 2 and ME 4 clip-on microphones y To reduce level variations to a minimum when the user turns his or her headaway from the microphone, attach the microphone as centrally as possible. y To protect the microphone against excessive sweat/moisture, avoid directs...

37 ... for multi-channel operation y For multi-channel operation, you can only use the channels in a channelbank. Each of the channel banks “1” to “8” accommodates eight factory-preset frequencies which are intermodulation-free. For alternativefrequency combinations, please refer to the enclosed fre...

38 Additional information HDX noise reduction Progress you can hear: The evolution wireless G2 series is equipped with HDX , the Sennheiser noise reduction system that reduces RF interference. It increases the signal-to-noise ratio in wireless audio transmission to more than 110 dB. HDX is a wideban...

39 noisy signal. Please set the sensitivity correctly for the microphone/usageand check it before every performance to ensure best operation. Sennheiser miniature clip-on microphones can be attached in various ways:they can, for example, be attached to the hairline or to clothing (e.g. tie orlapel)....

40 Specifications System Receiver RF characteristics Modulation wideband FM Frequency ranges 518–554, 626–662, 740–776, 786–822, 830–866 MHz Transmission/receiving frequencies 8 channel banks with 8 factory-preset channels each 1 channel bank with 8 freely selectable channels (1440 frequencies, tuna...

41 Transmitters Microphones onnector assignment RF characteristics SK 300 G2 SKM 300 G2 RF output power at 50 Ω typ. 30 mW AF characteristics Max. input voltage (at peak deviation) Microphone 1.8 V rms , unbalanced – Line 2.4 V rms – Input impedance Microphone 10 k Ω , unbalanced – Line 1 M Ω – Over...

43 Accessories MD 835 Microphone head for SKM 300 G2 (green identification ring),dynamic, cardioid MD 845 Microphone head for SKM 300 G2 (blue identification ring),dynamic, super-cardioid ME 865 Microphone head for SKM 300 G2 (red identification ring),condenser, super-cardioid MZW 1 Wind- and popshi...

44 Manufacturer declarations Warranty regulations The guarantee period for this Sennheiser product is 24 months from the date ofpurchase. Excluded are accessory items, rechargeable or disposable batteries that aredelivered with the product; due to their characteristics these products have a shorters...