Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SKM 2000 NI-AW Sennheiser
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1 Conten ts Contents The SKM 2000 radio microphone .................................... ................................. 3 Areas of application ....................................................... ................................. 3 The frequency bank system .
2 Important safety instructions Important safety instructions • Read this instruction manual. • Keep thi s instruction manu al. Always include this instruction man ual when passing the product on to third parties. • Heed all wa rnings and fol low all instruc tions in this instruction manual.
3 The SKM 2000 radio microphone The SKM 2000 radio microphone This radio microphone is part of the 2000 series. With this series, Sennheiser offers high-quality stat e-of -the-art RF transmis sion systems with a high level of operational r eli ability and ease of use.
4 The SKM 2000 radio microphone The frequency bank system The radio microphone is available in 5 UHF frequency ranges with up to 3,000 transmission frequencies per frequency range: Each frequency rang.
5 Delivery i ncludes Delivery includes The packaging contains the f ollowing items: 1 SKM 2000 radio microphone 2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V 1 microphone clamp 8 color-coded protection ri ngs 1 pouch 1 instruction manual 1 frequency info rmation sheet 1 RF power information sh eet You additionally requir e 1 microphone head.
6 Product overview Product overview Overview of the SKM 2000 radio microphone 쐃 Microphone head (interchangeable) 쐇 Name and pick-up pattern of the microphone head 쐋 Body of radio microphone 쐏.
7 Product overview Overview of the displays Afte r switch-on, the radio microphone displays the “ Frequency/Nam e ” standard display. For further illustra tions and examples of the different standard displays, refer to page 15. The display back lighting is auto- matically redu ced af ter approx.
8 Putting the radio microphone into operation Putting the radio microphone into operation Inserting the batteries/accupack For powering the radi o microphone, you can either use two 1.5 V AA size batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack (se e “Accessories” on page 31).
9 Putting the radio microphone into operation Insert the batteries or the BA 2015 accupack as shown on the battery compartment cover. Observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries/accupack. Close the battery compartment cover 씈 . Push the battery compartment into the radio microphone’s body.
10 Putting the radio microphone into operation Changing the microphone head Unscrew the microphone head 쐃 . Screw the desired microphone head to the ra dio microphone. The radio microphone is operational again. Do not touch the contacts of the radio microphone nor the contacts of the microphone head 쐃 .
11 Putting the radio microphone into operation Changing the color-coded protection ring The color-coded protection ring 쐊 prevents the multi-function switch 쐈 from accidental operation. Protection rings 쐊 in diff erent colors a re av ailable as accessories (see “Accessories” on page 31).
12 Using the radio microphone Using the radio microphone T o establish a transmission l ink, proceed as follows: 1. Switch the receiver on (see the instruction manual of the receiver). 2. Switch the radio microphone on (see next section). The transmissi on link is established and the display backlighting of the receiver changes from red to orange.
13 Using the radio microphone To activate the RF signal : T o switch the radio microphone off : If necessary, deactivat e the lock mode (se e page 14). Press the multi-fun ction switch. The transmission frequency is displayed but the rad io microphone does not transmit an RF signal.
14 Using the radio microphone Holding the radio microphone correc tly Deactivating the lock mode temporarily You can activate or deactivate the automatic lock mode via the “ Auto Lock ” menu item (see page 23).
15 Using the radio microphone Activating/deactivating the RF signal Deactivating the RF signal on switc h-on For information on deactivating the RF signal on switch-on, refer to the chapter “Switching the radio microphone on/off” on page 12.
16 Using the operating menu Using the operating menu A special feature of the Sennheiser 2000 series is the consistent, intuitive menu structure of transmitters and re ceivers. As a result, adjus tments to the settings can be made quick ly – even in stressful situations, for example on stage or during a live show or presentation.
17 Using the operating menu Overview of the operating menu Display Function of the menu item Page Main menu “Menu” Sensitivity Adjusts the sensiti vity “ AF ” 20 Frequency Preset Sets the freq.
18 Using the operating menu W orking with the operating menu By way of example of the “ Sensitivity ” menu, this section describes how to use the operating menu.
19 Using the operating menu Canceling an entry T o subsequently retu rn to the last edited me nu item: Exiting a menu item T o directly return to th e current standard display: Press the ON / OFF button to cancel the entry. The current standard display appears on the display pan el.
20 Adjusting settings via the operating menu Adjusting settings via the operating menu The main menu “ Men u ” Adjusting the input sensitivity – “Sensitivity” Adjustment range: 0 to − 48 d.
21 Adjusting settings via the operating menu The following figures are a gu ide to the best settings: Selecting the frequency bank and the channel manually – “Frequency Preset” Input sensitivity is adjusted.
22 Adjusting settings via the operating menu Overview of the frequency banks and channels: Entering a name – “Name” Via the “ Name ” menu item, you c an enter a freely selectable name (e.g. the name of the performer) fo r the radio microphone.
23 Adjusting settings via the operating menu Activating/deactivating the low-cut f ilter – “Low Cut” The low-cut filte r suppresses low-frequency noi se such as wind and pop noise.
24 Adjusting settings via the operating menu The extended menu “ Advanced Menu “ Setting the transmission frequencies and the frequency bank s “U1” to “U6” – “T une” Via the “ Tune ” menu item, you can: 1. set a tra nsmission frequency to be stored in the current channel of the frequency bank (“ U1 ” to “ U6 ”) 2.
25 Adjusting settings via the operating menu Selecting a frequency bank and a channel and assigning this channel a transmission frequency Set the desired frequency bank.
26 Adjusting settings via the operating menu Activating/deactivating the pilot tone transmission – “Pilot T one” The radio microphone adds an inaudible signal, known as the pilot tone, to the transmitted signal. The receiver detects and evaluates the pilot tone.
27 Synchronizing the radio microphone with a receiver S ynchronizing the radi o microphone with a receiver When synchronizing the radio micropho ne wi th a receiver, please observe the following: Sync.
28 Cleaning the radio microphone Cleaning the radio microphone Use a cloth to clean the radio microphone from time to time. T o clean the so und inlet basket of the microphone head: Unscrew the upper sound inlet basket from the microphone head by turning it counterclockwis e.
29 Recommendations and tips Recommendations and tips ... for optimum soun d • Hold the radio microphone in the middle of the micro phone body. Holding it close to the sound inlet basket wil l influence the radi o microphone’s pick-up pattern. • You can vary the bass reproducti on by increasing/dec reasing the talking distance.
30 If a problem occurs ... 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 c ontact your local Sennheiser partner for assistance. T o find a Se nnheiser partner in your country , search at www.
31 Accessori es Accessories The following accessories are availa ble from your specialist d ealer: Cat. No. Product name and description 004839 MZW 1 wind and pop shield 002155 MZQ 1 microphone clamp .
32 Specifications Specifications RF characteristics AF characteristics Overall device Modulation wideband FM Frequency ranges 516–558, 558–626, 626–698, 718–790, 790–865 MHz (Aw to Dw, Gw, s.
33 Specifications In compliance with Approved by Microphone heads Power consumption: • at nominal voltag e • with switched-of f radio microphone typ. 180 mA (30 mW) ≤ 25 μ A Operating time typ. 8h r s Dimensio ns approx. ∅ 50 x 265 mm Weight (incl.
34 Manufact urer Declarati ons Manufacturer Declarations W arranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on this product . For the current warranty conditio ns, please visit our website at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner.
35 Manufacturer Declarations Statements regardin g FCC and Industry Canada T h i s d e v i c e c o m p l i e s w i t h P a r t 1 5 o f t h e F C C R u l e s a n d w i t h R S S - 2 1 0 o f Industry Canada.
36 Index Index Accessories 31 Accupack charging 9 inserting 8 Activating/deactivating lock mode (Auto Lock) 23 pilot tone 26 Adjusting input sensitivity (Sensitivity ) 20 transmission p ower 25 Advanc.
37 Index Microphone heads changing 10 overview 3 suitable ~ 3 Modulation (input sensitivity/ adjusting the sensitivity) 21 N Name (entering a name) 22 O Offline operation (RF signal deactivated) 12 On.
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1, 30900 W edemark, Germany www.sennheiser.com Printed in Germany Publ. 01/09 529674/A01 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K.
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