Sennheiser SKM 300 User Manual

evolution wireless G4
300 series / 500 series
Instruction Manual
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany, www.sennheiser.com
ew 300-500 G4 - v1.1
skm 300

Sennheiser SKM 300 Specifications

General

Type	Handheld Transmitter
Modulation	Wideband FM
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	≥ 110 dBA
RF Output Power	30 mW
Battery Life	Up to 8 hours
Operating Time	Up to 8 hours
Power Supply	2 x AA batteries

Summary

Accessories

Microphone modules

Lists recommended microphone modules for handheld transmitters.

Additional accessories

Color labeling set

Details the KEN 2 color labeling set for SKM transmitters.

Microphone clamp

Details the MZQ 1 microphone clamp for SKM transmitters.

The frequency bank system

Installing the SKM 300 G4: Battery Insertion

Inserting and removing the batteries/rechargeable batteries

Explains how to insert and remove batteries or rechargeable batteries.

Installing the SKM 300 G4: Battery Status

Battery status

Details the charge status of batteries and their meaning.

Installing the SKM 300 G4: Module Replacement

Replacing the microphone module

Explains how to unscrew and screw on the microphone module.

Installing the SKM 300 G4: Colored Ring Change

Changing the colored ring

Details how to pull off and attach colored rings.

Using the SKM 300 G4: Operating Elements

Operating elements of the SKM 300 G4 handheld transmitter

Identifies and describes the main operating elements of the transmitter.

Using the SKM 300 G4: Indicators and Buttons

Colored ring

Describes the colored ring's availability and function.

Operation and battery indicator, red LED

Explains the meaning of the LED indicator for operation and battery status.

MIC button

Describes the functions and uses of the MIC button.

Using the SKM 300 G4: AF Mute Function

Muting the handheld transmitter (AF mute)

Explains how to mute the audio signal using the MIC button.

Using the SKM 300 G4: RF Mute via MIC

Deactivating the RF signal (RF mute)

Explains how to deactivate the RF signal using the MIC button.

Using the SKM 300 G4: RF Mute via ON/OFF

Deactivating the RF signal with the ON/OFF button

Details how to deactivate the RF signal using the ON/OFF button.

Using the SKM 300 G4: Lock-off Function

Lock-off function

Explains how to temporarily deactivate the lock-off function.

Using the SKM 300 G4: Display Panel Details

Displays on the SKM 300 G4 handheld transmitter display panel

Describes the information shown on the transmitter display panel.

Using the SKM 300 G4: Standard Display Selection

Select a standard display

Shows how to select different standard display modes.

Using the SKM 300 G4: Menu Navigation

Buttons for navigating the SKM 300 G4 menu

Explains how to navigate through the transmitter's menu.

Making changes in a menu item

Details how to make and save changes within menu items.

Using the SKM 300 G4: Menu Item Settings

Sensitivity menu item

Explains how to adjust the input sensitivity (AF audio level).

Frequency Preset menu item

Details how to manually select a frequency bank and channel.

Using the SKM 300 G4: Naming and Locking

Name menu item

Explains how to enter and display names for the transmitter.

Auto Lock menu item

Details how to switch the automatic lock-off function on and off.

Advanced Menu: Tune Configuration

Advanced Menu: Mute Mode Configuration

Advanced Menu: MIC LED Configuration

Advanced Menu: Power, Pilot Tone, Contrast

Advanced > RF Power menu item

Details configuring the transmission power of the transmitter.

Advanced > Pilot Tone menu item

Explains activating/deactivating pilot tone transmission.

Advanced > LCD Contrast menu item

Details adjusting the contrast of the display panel.

Advanced Menu: Reset and Software Revision

Advanced > Reset menu item

Explains resetting the wireless microphone to default settings.

Advanced > Software Revision menu item

Details how to display the current software revision.

SKM 300 G4 Product Variants

SKM 300 G4 RF Characteristics

SKM 300 G4 AF and Overall Specifications

AF characteristics

Details the audio frequency characteristics of the transmitter.

Overall device specifications

Summarizes overall device specifications like temperature and power.

Connector Pin Assignments

Cleaning and Maintenance: Sound Inlet Basket

Cleaning the sound inlet basket of the microphone module

Explains how to clean the sound inlet basket and foam insert.

Cleaning and Maintenance: Microphone Contacts

Contact and Support Information

Instruction manual as a PDF

Provides a link to download the manual in PDF format.

Download area for the Sennheiser website

Guides users on finding manuals on the Sennheiser website.

Customer service access

Provides information on accessing customer service for technical help.

Feedback submission channel

Offers a channel for submitting questions or suggestions about the manual.