evolution wireless G4 100 P series Instruction Manual Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany, www.sennheiser.com ew 100 P G4 - v1.
Overview 6 ew 100 P G4 series products 7 EK 100 G4 diversity receiver 8 SKM 100 G4 handheld transmitter 9 SK 100 G4 bodypack transmitter 10 SKP 100 G4 plug-on transmitter 11 Accessories 12 Microphones and cables 12 Microphone modules 12 Headset and Lavalier microphones 13 Line connecting cable 13 Rechargeable battery and charger 14 BA 2015 rechargeable battery 14 L 2015 charger 14 Accessories for camera mounting 15 CA 2 camera adapter 15 Additional accessories 16 Color labeling set 16 Microphone clamp 16
Switching the EK 100 G4 on and off 40 Lock-off function 41 Displays on the EK 100 G4 display panel 42 Buttons for navigating through the menu 42 Home screen 44 Frequency/Name standard display 44 Frequency Bank/Channel/Name standard display 45 Setting options in the menu 46 Menu structure 47 Sync menu item 48 Squelch menu item 49 Easy Setup menu item 51 Frequency Preset menu item 52 Name menu item 52 AF Out menu item 53 Auto Lock menu item 54 Advanced menu item 55 Advanced -> Tune menu item 56 Only adjusting
Advanced > LCD Contrast menu item 72 Advanced > Reset menu item 73 Advanced > Software Revision menu item 73 Using the SK 100 G4 74 Operating elements of the SK 100 G4 bodypack transmitter 74 Switching the SK 100 G4 bodypack transmitter on and off 75 Muting the bodypack transmitter (AF mute) 76 Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute) 77 Deactivating the RF signal with the MUTE switch 77 Deactivating the RF signal with the ON/OFF button 78 Lock-off function 79 Displays on the SK 100 G4 bodypack transmitter dis
Sensitivity menu item 100 Frequency Preset menu item 100 Name menu item 101 Auto Lock menu item 101 Advanced menu item 102 Advanced > Tune menu item 103 Only adjusting the frequency 103 Setting the channel and frequency 103 Advanced > Mute Mode menu item 104 Advanced > Pilot Tone menu item 104 Advanced > LCD Contrast menu item 104 Advanced > Reset menu item 105 Advanced > Software Revision menu item 105 Establishing a radio link 106 Setting notes 106 Synchronizing devices 107 Overview 108 Product variants
3.5 mm mic jack plug 123 3.5 mm line jack plug 123 6.3 mm stereo jack plug, balanced (audio in/loop out) 123 6.3 mm mono jack plug, unbalanced 124 6.
Overview PRODUCT INFORMATION Overview You can find information about the individual products in the ew 100 P G4 series under “ew 100 P G4 series products”. For information about the available accessories, see “Accessories”. You can find information about the ew 100 P G4 series frequency bank system under “The frequency bank system”.
ew 100 P G4 series products ew 100 P G4 series products Click the name of the particular product to learn more about it. You can also find more information here: •A variety of frequency variants are available from the individual products. You can find more information under “Product variants”. • You can find technical specifications about the individual products under “Specifications”. • You can find information about installing the products under “Installing ew 100 P G4 series devices”.
EK 100 G4 diversity receiver ► You can find more detailed information about the EK 100 G4 in the following sections: • Installation and Startup: “Installing the EK 100 G4” • Operation: “Using the EK 100 G4” • Technical Data: “EK 100 G4” 8
SKM 100 G4 handheld transmitter ► SKM 100 G4 variant: ► SKM 100 G4-S variant: ► The SKM 100 G4 handheld transmitter is also available in the SKM 100 G4S variant with an integrated mute switch.
SK 100 G4 bodypack transmitter ► You can find more detailed information about the SK 100 G4 in the following sections: • Installation and Startup: “Installing the SK 100 G4” • Operation: “Using the SK 100 G4” • Technical Data: “SK 100 G4” 10
SKP 100 G4 plug-on transmitter ► You can find more detailed information about the SKP 100 G4 in the following sections: • Installation and Startup: “Installing the SKP 100 G4” • Operation: “Using the SKP 100 G4” • Technical Data: “SKP 100 G4” 11
Accessories Accessories A variety of accessories are available for the ew 100 P G4 series. Microphones and cables Microphone modules We recommend using the following microphone modules with the SKM 100 G4 and SKM 100 G4-S handheld transmitters. ► Module Features Article no.
Accessories Headset and Lavalier microphones We recommend using the following Lavalier microphones and headset microphones with the SK 100 G4 bodypack transmitter. ► Microphone Features Article no.
Accessories Rechargeable battery and charger BA 2015 rechargeable battery The BA 2015 rechargeable battery is designed for use with evolution wireless G4 series handheld transmitters, bodypack transmitters and bodypack receivers. Article no. 009950 ► L 2015 charger The BA 2015 rechargeable battery can be charged in the L 2015 charger on its own or inside of the bodypack transmitter/bodypack receiver. Article no.
Accessories Accessories for camera mounting CA 2 camera adapter Camera adapter with hot shoe for portable bodypack transmitters/receivers from the ew G1, G2, G3 and G4 series. Article no.
Accessories Additional accessories Color labeling set • KEN 2, color labeling set for SKM handheld transmitters Article no. 530195 ► Microphone clamp • MZQ 1, microphone clamp for SKM handheld transmitters Article no.
The frequency bank system The frequency bank system There are different frequency ranges in the UHF band available for transmission. The following frequency ranges are available for the ew 100 G4 series: • A1 range: 470 – 516 MHz • A range: 516 – 558 MHz • AS range: 520 – 558 MHz • G range: 566 – 608 MHz • GB range: 606 – 648 MHz • B range: 626 – 668 MHz • C range: 734 – 776 MHz • D range: 780 – 822 MHz • JB range: 806 – 810 MHz • E range: 823 – 865 MHz • K+ range: 925 – 937.
Installing ew 100 P G4 series devices INSTALLATION Installing ew 100 P G4 series devices You can find information about installing ew 100 P G4 series devices in the following sections.
Installing the EK 100 G4 Installing the EK 100 G4 These sections contain detailed information about installing the EK 100 G4. You can find information about operating the EK 100 G4 under “Using the EK 100 G4”. Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries You can operate the diversity receiver either with batteries (AA, 1.5 V) or with the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 battery. ▷ Press the two catches and open the battery compartment cover.
Installing the EK 100 G4 Battery status Charge status of the batteries: ► Charge status is critical (LOW BATT): ► 20
Installing the EK 100 G4 Attaching the diversity receiver to a camera You can attach the diversity receiver on the hot shoe of the camera with the included CA 2 camera kit. To attach the EK 100 G4 diversity receiver to a camera: ▷ Determine where on the perforated plate you need to attach the hot shoe adapter so that the diversity receiver can be optimally attached to the camera. ▷ Place a square nut under the perforated plate at this position.
Installing the EK 100 G4 ▷ Place the perforated plate on the rear side of the diversity receiver. ▷ Reattach the clip. ▷ Slide the receiver onto a camera.
Installing the EK 100 G4 Connecting the diversity receiver to a camera To connect the diversity receiver to a camera: ▷ Attach the line input of the camera to the jack socket of the receiver using one of the enclosed line connecting cables. ▷ Adjust the level of the AF Out audio output in the operating menu of the diversity receiver based on the input level of the camera (see “AF Out menu item”). The shielding of the line cable acts as an antenna for the second diversity branch.
Installing the SKM 100 G4 Installing the SKM 100 G4 These sections contain detailed information about installing and starting up the SKM 100 G4. You can find information about operating the SKM 100 G4 under “Using the SKM 100 G4”. Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries You can operate the wireless microphone either with batteries (AA, 1.5 V) or with the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 battery.
Installing the SKM 100 G4 Battery status Charge status of the batteries: ► Charge status is critical (LOW BATT): ► 25
Installing the SKM 100 G4 Replacing the microphone module You can find a list of the recommended microphone modules for the handheld transmitter under “Microphones and cables”. To change the microphone module: ▷ Unscrew the microphone module. ▷ Screw the desired microphone module on. ► Do not touch the wireless microphone contacts or the microphone module contacts. If you touch the contacts, they may become dirty or bent.
Installing the SKM 100 G4 Changing the colored ring To change the colored ring: ▷ Pull the colored ring off as shown in the diagram. ► ▷ Attached a colored ring in the color you want as shown in the diagram.
Installing the SK 100 G4 Installing the SK 100 G4 These sections contain detailed information about installing and starting up the SK 100 G4. You can find information about operating the SK 100 G4 under “Using the SK 100 G4”. Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries You can operate the bodypack transmitter either with batteries (AA, 1.5 V) or with the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 battery. ▷ Press the two catches and open the battery compartment cover.
Installing the SK 100 G4 Battery status Charge status of the batteries: ► Charge status is critical (LOW BATT): ► 29
Installing the SK 100 G4 Connecting a microphone to the SK 100 G4 You can find a list of recommended Lavalier and headset microphones for the bodypack transmitter under “Microphones and cables”. To connect a microphone to the bodypack transmitter: ▷ Insert the cable’s 3.5 mm jack plug into the MIC/LINE socket on the bodypack transmitter as shown in the diagram. ▷ Screw the plug’s coupling ring onto the audio socket thread of the bodypack transmitter.
Installing the SK 100 G4 Connecting an instrument or line source to the SK 100 G4 You can connect instruments or audio sources with a line level to the bodypack transmitter. To do this, you will need the Ci 1-N (6.3 mm jack plug on a lockable 3.5 mm jack plug) or CL 2 (XLR-3F plug on lockable 3.5 mm jack plug) Sennheiser cables. To connect an instrument or line source to bodypack transmitter: ▷ Insert the cable’s 3.
Installing the SK 100 G4 Attaching the bodypack transmitter to clothing You can use the belt clip to attach the bodypack transmitter to your waistband or on a guitar strap. The belt clip is detachable so that you can also attach the bodypack transmitter 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.
Installing the SKP 100 G4 Installing the SKP 100 G4 These sections contain detailed information about installing the SKP 100 G4. You can find information about operating the SKP 100 G4 under “Using the SKP 100 G4”. Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries You can operate the plug-on transmitter either with batteries (AA, 1.5 V) or with the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 battery. ▷ Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the embossed arrow and open the cover.
Installing the SKP 100 G4 Battery status Charge status of the batteries: ► Charge status is critical (LOW BATT): ► 34
Installing the SKP 100 G4 Attaching the plug-on transmitter to the microphone Microphones with a metal casing should be used for optimal signal transmission. ▷ Loosen the locking ring (2) by rotating it in the clockwise direction past the center point. This unlocks the XLR-3 plug (1) of the plug-on transmitter. ▷ Connect the plug-on transmitter's XLR-3 plug (1) to the XLR-3 socket of the microphone. ▷ Tighten the locking ring (2) by rotating it counter-clockwise in the direction of the arrow.
Using ew 100 P G4 series devices OPERATION Using ew 100 P G4 series devices You can find information about using ew 100 P G4 series devices in the following sections. • EK 100 G3 diversity receiver >> “Using the EK 100 G4” • SKM 100 G3 handheld transmitter >> “Using the SKM 100 G4” • SK 100 G3 bodypack transmitter >> “Using the SK 100 G4” • SKP 100 G3 plug-on transmitter >> “Using the SKP 100 G4” You can find information about installing the products under “Installing ew 100 P G4 series devices”.
Using ew 100 P G4 series devices In the sections below, you can find important information about specific use cases.
Using the EK 100 G4 Using the EK 100 G4 These sections contain detailed information about using the EK 100 G4. You can find information about installing the EK 100 under “Installing the EK 100 G4”.
Using the EK 100 G4 4 UP button • See “Buttons for navigating through the menu” 5 SET button • See “Buttons for navigating through the menu” 6 DOWN button • See “Buttons for navigating through the menu” 7 ON/OFF button with ESC function in the operating menu • Switch the transmitter on or off See “Switching the EK 100 G4 on and off” • Escape function in the menu See “Buttons for navigating through the menu” 8 Infra-red interface • See “Synchronizing devices” 9 3.
Using the EK 100 G4 Switching the EK 100 G4 on and off ▷ Press the two catches and open the battery compartment cover. To switch the receiver on: ▷ Hold down the ON/OFF button until the Sennheiser logo appears on the display. To switch the receiver off: ▷ Hold down the ON/OFF button until the display goes off.
Using the EK 100 G4 Lock-off function You can set the automatic lock-off function in the Auto lock menu (see “Auto Lock menu item”). When you have switched on the lock-off function, you will have to turn the transmitter off and on again in order to operate it. To temporarily deactivate the lock-off function: ▷ Press the SET button. Locked appears in the display panel. ▷ Press the UP or DOWN button. Unlock? appears in the display panel. ▷ Press the SET button.
Using the EK 100 G4 Displays on the EK 100 G4 display panel Status information such as reception quality, battery status, audio level, etc. is displayed on the home screen of the display panel. See “Home screen”. The display panel also displays the operating menu which you can use to configure all of the settings. See “Setting options in the menu”. Buttons for navigating through the menu To navigate through the EK 100 G3 operating menu, you need the following buttons.
Using the EK 100 G4 ► Press the ON/OFF button • ESC function: Cancels the entry and returns to the current standard display • Selects a standard display (see “Home screen”) ► Press the SET button • Changes from the current standard display to the operating menu • Calls up a menu item • Changes to a submenu • Stores the settings and returns to the operating menu ► Press the UP or DOWN button • Changes to the previous or next menu item • Changes the setting of a menu item 43
Using the EK 100 G4 Home screen After you switch on the receiver, the display panel initially displays the Sennheiser logo. After a short time, the home screen is then displayed. The home screen has two different standard displays. ▷ Short-press the ON/OFF button to switch between the standard displays.
Using the EK 100 G4 8 P pilot tone • P = Activated pilot tone evaluation • No symbol = Evaluation is deactivated • P is black = Pilot tone is being received on the current frequency • See “Advanced -> Pilot Tone menu item” Frequency Bank/Channel/Name standard display The Frequency Bank/Channel/Name standard display shows the level of the line output AF Out instead of the MUTE muting function. ► B.Ch: 1.
Using the EK 100 G4 Setting options in the menu In the EK 100 G4 menu, you can configure the following settings.
Using the EK 100 G4 Menu structure The figure shows the complete EK 100 G4 menu structure in an overview.
Using the EK 100 G4 Sync menu item In the Sync menu item you can synchronize ew 100 P G4 series transmitters and receivers. For more information, see “Synchronizing devices”.
Using the EK 100 G4 Squelch menu item You can adjust the squelch threshold in the Squelch menu item. Setting range: • Low >> 5 dBμV • Middle >> 15 dBμV • High >> 25 dBμV The squelch threshold is displayed on the home screen in the RF signal level area. ► To open the Squelch menu item: ▷ On the home screen, press the SET button to open the operating menu. ▷ Press the UP or DOWN button until the Squelch menu item appears in the selection frame. ▷ Press the SET button to open the menu item.
Using the EK 100 G4 CAUTION Risk of hearing and material damage If you set the squelch threshold to a very low value, a very loud hissing noise can occur in the receiver. This hissing noise can be loud enough to cause hearing damage or overload your system’s loudspeakers. ▷ Before adjusting the squelch threshold, set the volume of the audio output to the minimum. ▷ Never change the squelch threshold during a live transmission.
Using the EK 100 G4 Easy Setup menu item You can scan for unused frequencies using the Easy Setup menu item. Switch off all transmitters before you perform the scan. If transmitters are still switched on, they are detected as unavailable frequencies and the frequencies that are actually available cannot then be used. To open the Easy Setup menu item: ▷ On the home screen, press the SET button to open the operating menu.
Using the EK 100 G4 or ▷ Press the ON/OFF button to cancel the entry without saving the settings. Frequency Preset menu item In the Frequency Preset menu item, you can adjust the receiving frequency of the receiver by adjusting the frequency bank and the channel. To open the Frequency Preset menu item: ▷ On the home screen, press the SET button to open the operating menu. ▷ Press the UP or DOWN button until the Frequency Preset menu item appears in the selection frame.
Using the EK 100 G4 AF Out menu item In the AF Out menu item you can adjust the level of the line audio output based on the level of the connected camera. Setting range: • -30 dB to +12 dB in 6 dB steps To open the AF Out menu item: ▷ On the home screen, press the SET button to open the operating menu. ▷ Press the UP or DOWN button until the AF Out menu item appears in the selection frame. ▷ Press the SET button to open the menu item. ▷ Adjust the settings as desired.
Using the EK 100 G4 Auto Lock menu item In the Auto Lock menu item you can activate or deactivate the auto lockoff function. You can find information about temporarily deactivating the lock-off function during operation under “Lock-off function”. To open the Auto Lock menu item: ▷ On the home screen, press the SET button to open the operating menu. ▷ Press the UP or DOWN button until the Auto Lock menu item appears in the selection frame. ▷ Press the SET button to open the menu item.
Using the EK 100 G4 Advanced menu item In the Advanced submenu you can configure enhanced settings. To open the Advanced submenu: ▷ On the home screen, press the SET button to open the operating menu. ▷ Press the UP or DOWN button until the Advanced menu item appears in the selection frame. ▷ Press the SET button to open the menu item.
Using the EK 100 G4 Advanced -> Tune menu item In the Tune menu item of the Advanced submenu, you can configure the receiving frequencies for the U frequency bank. Only adjusting the frequency ▷ Open the Tune menu item in the Advanced menu. ▷ Adjust the settings. ► Setting the channel and frequency ▷ Select the menu item and call it up by holding down the SET button until the channel selection appears.
Using the EK 100 G4 Advanced -> LCD Contrast menu item In the LCD Contrast menu item of the Advanced submenu, you can adjust the display contrast of the display panel in 16 steps. ► Advanced -> Reset menu item In the Reset menu item of the Advanced submenu, you can reset the settings of the receiver. When you reset the diversity receiver, only the selected settings of the pilot tone and the U frequency bank are retained.
Using the SKM 100 G4 Using the SKM 100 G4 These sections contain detailed information about using the SKM 100 G4 and SKM 100 G4-S. You can find information on installation and startup of the SKM 100 G4 and SKM 100 G4-S under “Installing the SKM 100 G4”.
Using the SKM 100 G4 5 Colored ring • Available in different colors (see “Additional accessories” and “Changing the colored ring”) • Can be turned to protect the multi-function switch 6 Operation and battery indicator, red LED • illuminated = ON See “Switching the SKM 100 G4 handheld transmitter on and off” • flashing = LOW BATTERY See “Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries” 7 MIC button (only SKM 100 G4-S) • See “Muting the handheld transmitter (AF mute)” • See “Advanced > Mute Mode
Using the SKM 100 G4 Muting the handheld transmitter (AF mute) SKM 100 G4 The audio signal of the transmitter cannot be muted. However, when you deactivate the RF signal no AF signal is output. See “Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute)”. SKM 100 G4-S You can mute the audio signal by pressing the MIC button.
Using the SKM 100 G4 Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute) You can temporarily deactivate the RF signal when the microphone is switched on. When the RF signal is deactivated, no audio signal is output. Use this function to save battery or when you want to prepare a microphone for use during live broadcast without interfering with the current transmission path. To deactivate the RF signal: ▷ Short-press the ON/OFF button. RF Mute On? appears. ▷ Press the SET button.
Using the SKM 100 G4 Lock-off function You can set the automatic lock-off function in the Auto lock menu (see “Buttons for navigating the SKM 100 G4 menu”). When you have switched on the lock-off function, you will have to turn the transmitter off and on again in order to operate it. To temporarily deactivate the lock-off function: ▷ Press the SET button. Locked appears in the display panel. ▷ Press the UP or DOWN button. Unlock? appears in the display panel. ▷ Press the SET button.
Using the SKM 100 G4 Displays on the SKM 100 G4 handheld transmitter display panel You can view the following information on the transmitter display.
Using the SKM 100 G4 Select a standard display ▷ Move the multi-function switch to select a standard display: Frequency/Name standard display ► 548.100 MHz ew100 G4 AF P MUTE Channel/Frequency standard display ► B.Ch: 20.12 548.100 MHz AF P MUTE Name/Channel standard display ► ew100 G4 B.Ch: 20.
Using the SKM 100 G4 Buttons for navigating the SKM 100 G4 menu Navigating through the menu To open the menu: ▷ Press the SET button. The operating menu is shown on the transmitter display panel. To open a menu item: ▷ Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate through the individual menu items. ▷ Press the SET button to open the selected menu item.
Using the SKM 100 G4 Setting options in the menu In the SKM 100 G4 menu, you can configure the following settings.
Using the SKM 100 G4 Sensitivity menu item • Adjusting the input sensitivity – AF audio level ► Setting range: 0 dB to -48 dB in 6 dB steps. The AF audio level is also displayed when the wireless microphone is muted, e.g. to check the sensitivity before a live broadcast.
Using the SKM 100 G4 Frequency Preset menu item • Manually selecting a frequency bank and channel ► While you work in the Frequency Preset menu, the RF signal is deactivated. Please note when creating multi-channel systems: Only the factory-preset frequencies within one frequency bank are intermodulation-free. The wireless microphone and receiver must be set to the same frequency. Be sure to note the information on frequency selection under “Establishing a radio link”.
Using the SKM 100 G4 Auto Lock menu item • Switching the automatic lock-off function on and off ► This lock prevents the wireless microphone from being unintentionally switched off and also prevents any unintentional changes to the transmitter’s configuration. In the current standard display, the lock icon shows whether the lock-off function is currently switched on. You can find information about using the lock-off function under “Lock-off function”.
Using the SKM 100 G4 Advanced menu item In the Advanced submenu you can configure enhanced settings.
Using the SKM 100 G4 Advanced > Tune menu item • Configuring the transmission frequency and frequency bank U When you have configured the wireless microphone to a system bank and you call up the Tune menu item, channel 1 of the frequency bank U is automatically set. The message U.1 briefly appears in the display. In the factory settings, the channels of the frequency bank U are not assigned to any transmission frequency. While you work in the Tune menu, the RF signal is deactivated.
Using the SKM 100 G4 Advanced > Mute Mode menu item (SKM 100 G4-S only) • Configuring the function of the MIC button ► AF On/Off mode • When you press the MIC button, no audio signal is transmitted. Disabled mode • No function You can find information about the MIC button under “Muting the handheld transmitter (AF mute)”.
Using the SKM 100 G4 Advanced > Reset menu item • Resetting the wireless microphone ► When you reset the wireless microphone, only the selected settings of the pilot tone and the U frequency bank are retained. Advanced > Software Revision menu item • Show software revision You can display the current software revision.
Using the SK 100 G4 Using the SK 100 G4 These sections contain detailed information about using the SK 100 G4. You can find information on installation and startup of the SK 100 G4 under “Installing the SK 100 G4”.
Using the SK 100 G4 4 UP button • See “Buttons for navigating the SK 100 G4 menu” 5 SET button • See “Buttons for navigating the SK 100 G4 menu” 6 DOWN button • See “Buttons for navigating the SK 100 G4 menu” 7 ON/OFF button with ESC function in the operating menu • Switch the transmitter on or off See “Switching the SK 100 G4 bodypack transmitter on and off” • Escape function in the menu See “Buttons for navigating the SK 100 G4 menu” 8 Infra-red interface • See “Synchronizing devices” 9 MUTE switch • Dea
Using the SK 100 G4 Muting the bodypack transmitter (AF mute) You can deactivate the audio signal with the MUTE switch. To do this, the MUTE switch function must be configured to AF On/Off. You can find more information about this subject under “Advanced > Mute Mode menu item”. ► ▷ Slide the MUTE switch to the MUTE position. The audio signal is muted. The message MUTE is shown on the display.
Using the SK 100 G4 Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute) You can deactivate the RF signal in two ways: Deactivating the RF signal with the MUTE switch You can deactivate the RF signal with the MUTE switch. To do this, the MUTE switch function must be configured to RF On/Off. You can find more information about this subject under “Advanced > Mute Mode menu item”. ► ▷ Slide the MUTE switch to the MUTE position. The RF signal is deactivated.
Using the SK 100 G4 Deactivating the RF signal with the ON/OFF button You can deactivate the RF signal with the ON/OFF button. To deactivate the RF signal: ▷ Short-press the ON/OFF button. RF Mute On? appears. ▷ Press the SET button. The RF signal is deactivated. The message MUTE is shown in the display and the transmission icon no longer appears. To activate the RF signal: ▷ Short-press the ON/OFF button. RF Mute Off? appears. ▷ Press the SET button. The transmission icon appears again.
Using the SK 100 G4 Lock-off function You can set the automatic lock-off function in the Auto lock menu (see “Buttons for navigating the SK 100 G4 menu”). When you have switched on the lock-off function, you will have to turn the transmitter off and on again in order to operate it. To temporarily deactivate the lock-off function: ▷ Press the SET button. Locked appears in the display panel. ▷ Press the UP or DOWN button. Unlock? appears in the display panel. ▷ Press the SET button.
Using the SK 100 G4 Displays on the SK 100 G4 bodypack transmitter display panel You can view the following information on the transmitter display.
Using the SK 100 G4 Select a standard display ▷ Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select a standard display. Frequency/Name standard display ► 548.100 MHz ew100 G4 AF P MUTE Channel/Frequency standard display ► B.Ch: 20.12 548.100 MHz AF P MUTE Name/Channel standard display ► ew100 G4 B.Ch: 20.
Using the SK 100 G4 Buttons for navigating the SK 100 G4 menu Navigating through the menu To open the menu: ▷ Press the SET button. The operating menu is shown on the transmitter display panel. To open a menu item: ▷ Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate through the individual menu items. ▷ Press the SET button to open the selected menu item.
Using the SK 100 G4 Setting options in the menu In the SK 100 G4 menu, you can configure the following settings.
Using the SK 100 G4 Sensitivity menu item • Adjusting the input sensitivity – AF audio level ► Setting range: 0 dB to –60 dB in 6 dB steps. The AF audio level is also displayed when the bodypack transmitter is muted, e.g. to check the sensitivity before a live broadcast.
Using the SK 100 G4 Name menu item • Entering names ► In the Name menu item you can enter any name you want for the bodypack transmitters (e.g. the names of the musicians). The name can be shown in the Frequency/Name and Name/Channel standard displays. The names are a maximum of 8 characters: • All letters except umlauts. • Numbers from 0 to 9 • Special characters and spaces Enter the names as follows: ▷ Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select a character.
Using the SK 100 G4 Advanced menu item In the Advanced submenu you can configure enhanced settings.
Using the SK 100 G4 Advanced > Tune menu item • Configuring the transmission frequency and frequency bank U When you have configured the bodypack transmitter to a system bank and you call up the Tune menu item, channel 1 of the frequency bank U is automatically set. The message U.1 briefly appears in the display. In the factory settings, the channels of the frequency bank U are not assigned to any transmission frequency. While you work in the Tune menu, the RF signal is deactivated.
Using the SK 100 G4 Advanced > Mute Mode menu item • Configuring the MUTE switch ► AF On/Off mode • If set to position MUTE, the audio signal is muted. RF On/Off mode • If set to position MUTE, the RF signal is deactivated. Disabled mode • No function You can find information about operating the mute switch under “Muting the bodypack transmitter (AF mute)” and “Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute)”.
Using the SK 100 G4 Advanced > Pilot Tone menu item • Activating/deactivating pilot tone transmission ► The pilot tone has an inaudible frequency that is sent from the transmitter and evaluated by the receiver. It supports the receiver’s squelch function. Advanced > LCD Contrast menu item • Adjusting the contrast of the display panel You can configure the contrast of the display in 16 steps.
Using the SKP 100 G4 Using the SKP 100 G4 These sections contain detailed information about using the SKP 100 G4. You can find information on installation and startup of the SKP 100 G4 under “Installing the SKP 100 G4”.
Using the SKP 100 G4 Switching the SKP 100 G4 plug-on transmitter on and off To switch on the SKP 100 G4: ▷ Hold down the ON/OFF button until the Sennheiser logo appears on the display. To switch off the SKP 100 G4: ▷ Hold down the ON/OFF button until the display goes off.
Using the SKP 100 G4 Muting the plug-on transmitter (AF mute) You can mute the audio signal with the MUTE switch. To do this, the MUTE switch function must be configured to AF On/Off. You can find more information about this subject under “Advanced > Mute Mode menu item”. ▷ Slide the MUTE switch to the MUTE position. The audio signal is muted. The message MUTE is shown on the display.
Using the SKP 100 G4 Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute) You can deactivate the RF signal in two ways: Deactivating the RF signal with the MUTE switch You can deactivate the RF signal with the MUTE switch. To do this, the MUTE switch function must be configured to RF On/Off. You can find more information about this subject under “Advanced > Mute Mode menu item”. Slide the MUTE switch to the MUTE position. The RF signal is deactivated.
Using the SKP 100 G4 Deactivating the RF signal with the ON/OFF button You can deactivate the RF signal with the ON/OFF button. To deactivate the RF signal: ▷ Short-press the ON/OFF button. RF Mute On? appears. ▷ Press the SET button. The RF signal is deactivated. The message MUTE is shown in the display and the transmission icon no longer appears. To activate the RF signal: ▷ Short-press the ON/OFF button. RF Mute Off? appears. ▷ Press the SET button. The transmission icon appears again.
Using the SKP 100 G4 Lock-off function You can set the automatic lock-off function in the Auto lock menu (see “Auto Lock menu item”). When you have switched on the lock-off function, you will have to turn the transmitter off and on again in order to operate it. To temporarily deactivate the lock-off function: ▷ Press the SET button. Locked appears in the display panel. ▷ Press the UP or DOWN button. Unlock? appears in the display panel. ▷ Press the SET button.
Using the SKP 100 G4 Displays on the SKP 100 G4 plug-on transmitter display panel You can view the following information on the transmitter display.
Using the SKP 100 G4 Select a standard display ▷ Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select a standard display. Frequency/Name standard display ► 548.100 MHz ew100 G4 AF P MUTE Channel/Frequency standard display ► B.Ch: 20.12 548.100 MHz AF P MUTE Name/Channel standard display ► ew100 G4 B.Ch: 20.
Using the SKP 100 G4 Buttons for navigating the SKP 100 G4 menu Navigating through the menu To open the menu: ▷ Press the SET button. The operating menu is shown on the transmitter display panel. To open a menu item: ▷ Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate through the individual menu items. ▷ Press the SET button to open the selected menu item.
Using the SKP 100 G4 Setting options in the menu In the SKP 100 G4 menu, you can configure the following settings.
Using the SKP 100 G4 Sensitivity menu item • Adjusting the input sensitivity – AF audio level ► Setting range: 0 dB to -48 dB in 6 dB steps. The AF audio level is also displayed when the plug-on transmitter is muted, e.g. to check the sensitivity before a live broadcast. Frequency Preset menu item • Manually selecting a frequency bank and channel ► While you work in the Frequency Preset menu, the RF signal is deactivated.
Using the SKP 100 G4 Name menu item • Entering names ► In the Name menu item you can enter any name you want for the bodypack transmitters (e.g. the names of the musicians). The name can be shown in the Frequency/Name and Name/Channel standard displays. The names are a maximum of 8 characters: • All letters except umlauts. • Numbers from 0 to 9 • Special characters and spaces Enter the names as follows: ▷ Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select a character.
Using the SKP 100 G4 Advanced menu item In the Advanced submenu you can configure enhanced settings.
Using the SKP 100 G4 Advanced > Tune menu item • Configuring the transmission frequency and frequency bank U When you have configured the bodypack transmitter to a system bank and you call up the Tune menu item, channel 1 of the frequency bank U is automatically set. The message U.1 briefly appears in the display. In the factory settings, the channels of the frequency bank U are not assigned to any transmission frequency. While you work in the Tune menu, the RF signal is deactivated.
Using the SKP 100 G4 Advanced > Mute Mode menu item • Configuring the MUTE switch ► AF On/Off mode • If set to position MUTE, the audio signal is muted. RF On/Off mode • If set to position MUTE, the RF signal is deactivated. Disabled mode • No function You can find information about operating the mute switch under “Muting the plug-on transmitter (AF mute)” and “Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute)”.
Using the SKP 100 G4 Advanced > Reset menu item • Resetting the plug-on transmitter ► When you reset the plug-on transmitter, only the selected settings of the pilot tone and the U frequency bank are retained. Advanced > Software Revision menu item • Show software revision You can display the current software revision.
Establishing a radio link Establishing a radio link To establish a radio link between the transmitter and receiver, the same frequency must be set in both devices. You can do this in a number of different ways: 1. Use the Easy Setup function to perform an automatic frequency setup (see “Easy Setup menu item”). 2. Set a frequency in the receiver manually (see “Frequency Preset menu item”) and synchronize it with the transmitter (see “Synchronizing devices”). 3.
Synchronizing devices Synchronizing devices You can synchronize ew 100 P G4 series transmitters and receivers via the receiver’s infrared interface. To synchronize the devices: ▷ Switch the transmitter and the receiver on. ▷ Call up the Sync menu item on the receiver. Sync appears in the receiver’s display. ▷ Hold the infra-red interface of the transmitter in front of the infra-red interface of the receiver. The parameters are transferred to the transmitter.
Overview SPECIFICATIONS Overview In the sections below, you can find information about the different variants of the products in the ew 100 P G4 series as well as technical data for the individual products.
Product variants Product variants EK 100 G4 product variants Made in Germany ► EK 100 G4-A1 470 – 516 MHz Art. no. 507644 EK 100 G4-A 516 – 558 MHz Art. no. 507645 EK 100 G4-GB 606 – 648 MHz Art. no. 507646 EK 100 G4-G 566 – 608 MHz Art. no. 507647 EK 100 G4-B 626 – 668 MHz Art. no. 507648 EK 100 G4-C 734 – 776 MHz Art. no. 507649 EK 100 G4-E 823 – 865 MHz Art. no. 507650 EK 100 G4-K+ 925 – 937.5 MHz Art. no. 507651 EK 100 G4-A1 470 – 516 MHz Art. no.
Product variants SKM 100 G4 product variants Made in Germany ► SKM 100 G4-S-A1 470 – 516 MHz Art. no. 507594 SKM 100 G4-S-A 516 – 558 MHz Art. no. 507595 SKM 100 G4-S-GB 606 – 648 MHz Art. no. 507596 SKM 100 G4-S-G 566 – 608 MHz Art. no. 507597 SKM 100 G4-S-B 626 – 668 MHz Art. no. 507598 SKM 100 G4-S-C 734 – 776 MHz Art. no. 507599 SKM 100 G4-S-E 823 – 865 MHz Art. no. 507600 SKM 100 G4-S-1G8 1785 – 1800 MHz Art. no. 507601 SKM 100 G4-S-K+ 925 – 937.5 MHz Art. no.
Product variants ► SKM 100 G4-A1 470 – 516 MHz Art. no. 508001 SKM 100 G4-A 516 – 558 MHz Art. no. 508002 SKM 100 G4-AS 520 – 558 MHz Art. no. 508003 SKM 100 G4-G 566 – 608 MHz Art. no. 508004 SKM 100 G4-B 626 – 668 MHz Art. no. 508005 SKM 100 G4-C 734 – 776 MHz Art. no. 508006 SKM 100 G4-D 780 – 822 MHz Art. no. 508007 SKM 100 G4-JB 806 – 810 MHz Art. no. 508008 SK 100 G4 product variants Made in Germany ► SK 100 G4-A1 470 – 516 MHz Art. no.
Product variants SKP 100 G4 product variants Made in Germany ► SKP 100 G4-A1 470 – 516 MHz Art. no. 507652 SKP 100 G4-A 516 – 558 MHz Art. no. 507653 SKP 100 G4-GB 606 – 648 MHz Art. no. 507654 SKP 100 G4-G 566 – 608 MHz Art. no. 507655 SKP 100 G4-B 626 – 668 MHz Art. no. 507656 SKP 100 G4-C 734 – 776 MHz Art. no. 507657 SKP 100 G4-E 823 – 865 MHz Art. no. 507658 SKP 100 G4-K+ 925 – 937.5 MHz Art. no. 507659 SKP 100 G4-A1 470 – 516 MHz Art. no.
Frequency tables Frequency tables You can find frequency tables for all available frequency ranges in the download section of the Sennheiser website uneer www.sennheiser.com/ download. Download area of the Sennheiser website Enter ew G4 into the search bar to show the frequency tables.
Specifications Specifications You can find the cross-system and product-specific technical data in the sections below.
EK 100 G4 RF characteristics ► Modulation Wideband FM Receiving frequency ranges A1: 470 – 516 MHz A: 516 – 558 MHz AS: 520 – 558 MHz G: 566 – 608 MHz GB: 606 – 648 MHz B: 626 – 668 MHz C: 734 – 776 MHz D: 780 – 822 MHz E: 823 – 865 MHz JB: 806 – 810 MHz K+: 925 – 937.
AF characteristics ► Compander system Sennheiser HDX Signal-to-noise ratio (1 mV, peak deviation) ≥ 110 dBA Total harmonic distortion (THD) ≤ 0.9 % AF output voltage (at peak deviation, 1 kHz AF) 3.5 mm jack socket +12 dBu (mono, unbalanced) “AF Out” setting range 48 dB (in 6 dB steps) Overall device ► Temperature range -10 °C to +55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F) Power supply 2 AA batteries, 1,5 V or BA 2015 accupack Nominal voltage 3 V battery / 2.
SKM 100 G4 RF characteristics ► Modulation Wideband FM Receiving frequency ranges A1: 470 – 516 MHz A: 516 – 558 MHz AS: 520 – 558 MHz G: 566 – 608 MHz GB: 606 – 648 MHz B: 626 – 668 MHz C: 734 – 776 MHz D: 780 – 822 MHz E: 823 – 865 MHz JB: 806 – 810 MHz K+: 925 – 937.
Overall device ► Temperature range -10 °C to +55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F) Power supply 2 AA batteries, 1,5 V or BA 2015 accupack Nominal voltage 3 V battery / 2.4 V rechargeable battery Power consumption at nominal voltage with transmitter switched off typically 180 mA ≤ 25 μA Operating time Typically 8 h Dimensions Approx. Ø 50 x 265 mm Weight (with batteries) Approx.
SK 100 G4 RF characteristics ► Modulation Wideband FM Receiving frequency ranges A1: 470 – 516 MHz A: 516 – 558 MHz AS: 520 – 558 MHz G: 566 – 608 MHz GB: 606 – 648 MHz B: 626 – 668 MHz C: 734 – 776 MHz D: 780 – 822 MHz E: 823 – 865 MHz JB: 806 – 810 MHz K+: 925 – 937.5 MHz 1G8: 1785 – 1800 MHz Transmission frequencies Max.
Overall device ► Temperature range -10 °C to +55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F) Power supply 2 AA batteries, 1,5 V or BA 2015 accupack Nominal voltage 3 V battery 2.4 V rechargeable battery Power consumption at nominal voltage with transmitter switched off typically 180 mA ≤ 25 μA Operating time Typically 8 h Dimensions approx. 82 x 64 x 24 mm Weight (with batteries) Approx.
SKP 100 G4 RF characteristics ► Modulation Wideband FM Receiving frequency ranges A1: 470 – 516 MHz A: 516 – 558 MHz AS: 520 – 558 MHz G: 566 – 608 MHz GB: 606 – 648 MHz B: 626 – 668 MHz C: 734 – 776 MHz D: 780 – 822 MHz E: 823 – 865 MHz JB: 806 – 810 MHz K+: 925 – 937.
AF characteristics ► Compander system Sennheiser HDX AF frequency response 80 – 18,000 Hz Signal-to-noise ratio (1 mV, peak deviation) ≥ 110 dBA Total harmonic distortion (THD) ≤ 0.9 % Input voltage 3.3 Veff Input impedance 68 kΩ, unbalanced Input capacitance Switchable Setting range for input sensitivity 48 dB in 6 dB steps Overall device ► Temperature range -10 °C to +55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F) Power supply 2 AA batteries, 1,5 V or BA 2015 accupack Nominal voltage 3 V battery / 2.
Pin assignment Pin assignment 3.5 mm stereo jack plug ► L R • Plug for headphone and earphone cables, e.g. IE 4. • Connect to: • EK IEM G4 • EK 500 G4 3.5 mm mic jack plug ► Mic • Plug for lavalier and headset microphone, e.g. ME 2. • Connect to: • SK 100 G4 • SK 300 G4 • SK 500 G4 3.5 mm line jack plug ► Line + • Plug for line and instrument cables, e.g. Ci 1-N • Connect to: • SK 100 G4 • SK 300 G4 • SK 500 G4 6.
Pin assignment 6.3 mm mono jack plug, unbalanced ► • Connect to: • EM 100 G4 Audio Out • EM 300-500 G4 Audio Out 6.
Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning and maintenance Note the following information when cleaning and maintaining evolution wireless G4 series products. CAUTION Liquids can damage the products’ electronics. Liquids entering the product housing can cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics. ▷ Keep all liquids away from the products. ▷ Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents.
Cleaning and maintenance ▷ Screw the sound inlet basket back onto the microphone module. From time to time, you should also clean the microphone module contacts: ▷ Wipe the contacts of the microphone module with a soft, dry cloth.
Contact CONTACT Contact Instruction manual as a PDF You can find this instruction manual as a PDF (German and English) in the download section of the Sennheiser website at www.sennheiser.com/ download. Download area for the Sennheiser website ▷ Enter ew G4 into the search bar to show the instruction manuals for products in the ew G4 series. Customer service If you have technical questions or experience problems with the product, you can access Sennheiser customer service at www.sennheiser.
