SKM 5200-II Instruction manual
Contents Contents Safety instructions ............................................................................................. 2 The SKM 5200-II radio microphone ................................................................ 4 Delivery includes ................................................................................................. 6 Product overview ................................................................................................
Safety instructions Safety instructions • • • • • • • • Read this instruction manual. Keep this instruction manual. Always include this instruction manual when passing the product on to third parties. Heed all warnings and follow all instructions in this instruction manual. Use only a cloth for cleaning the product. Do not place the product near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Only use attachments/accessories specified by Sennheiser.
Safety instructions Only charge rechargeable batteries at ambient temperatures between 10°C and 40°C. Do not heat above 70°C/158°F, e.g. do not expose to sunlight or throw into a fire. Do not mutilate or dismantle. Do not continue to use defective rechargeable batteries. Immediately remove rechargeable batteries from obviously defective units. Dispose of rechargeable batteries at special collection points or return them to your specialist dealer.
The SKM 5200-II radio microphone The SKM 5200-II radio microphone The SKM 5200-II is a professional hand-held radio microphone trans-mitter that is easy to use and is easily adaptable to a wide variety of applications: • Suitable for all-purpose use, e.g. for reporting, stage and studio applications. • Rugged housing and intuitive, menu-assisted operation. • Screw-on microphone heads with different pick-up patterns (omnidirectional, cardioid and super-cardioid) for a wide variety of applications.
The SKM 5200-II radio microphone The channel bank system The transmitter is available in four UHF frequency ranges with up to 184 MHz switching bandwidth: Range 2 (N-US) 614–697,9 MHz Range 2 (N) 614 – 798 MHz Range 3 (P) 776– 866 MHz Range 1 (L) 470 – 638 MHz 400 500 600 700 800 900 MHz The transmitter has two frequency banks: Channel Frequency bank “FIX” 1 2 ... max.
Delivery includes Variants • • • SKM 5200-II (hematite-colored housing) SKM 5200 BK-II (black housing) SKM 5200 NI-II (nickel-colored housing) Suitable receivers • • • • • EM 1046 system EM 3532, EM 3031, EM 3032 EK 3041, EK 3241 EM 3731, EM 3732, EM 3732 COM EM 3731-II, EM 3732-II, EM 3732 COM-II Delivery includes 1 1 9 1 1 1 6 radio microphone transmitter body (microphone head and power pack to be ordered separately) MZQ 3072 quick release clamp color-coded identification markers instructions for u
Product overview Product overview Overview of the SKM 5200-II radio microphone RF AF CH dB MHz UP SET Operating controls DOWN LC display panel Screw-on microphone head Alphanumeric display (not included in the delivery) Level display for audio signal Body of radio microphone “AF” Power pack “RF” – appears when an (not included in the delivery) RF signal is transmitted Battery compartment Lock mode icon locking mechanism “MHz” – appears when the fre Antenna quenc
Product overview Display backlighting When the lock mode is deactivated, the display remains backlit for approx. 20 seconds after pressing a button. Operation and battery status indication The LED ON/LOW BATT provides information on the current operating state of the radio microphone: LED ON/LOW BATT Meaning ... ... lights up normally The radio microphone is switched on and the capacity of the power pack is sufficient (ON). ...
Putting the radio microphone into operation Putting the radio microphone into operation Inserting, removing and changing the power pack For powering the radio microphone, you can either use the Sennheiser B 5000-2 battery box (1.5 V AA size batteries) or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 5000-2 battery pack. For regular use, we recommend using the environmentally friendly rechargeable BA 5000-2 battery pack.
Putting the radio microphone into operation After you have changed the power pack, the radio microphone continues operating on exactly the same settings as before the change. Stored settings are retained in memory on switch-off. Inserting batteries into the B 5000-2 battery box To ensure the longest operating time possible, only use alkaline manganese batteries for the B 5000-2 battery box. To open the battery box, push down the display section of the battery box . Insert the batteries.
Putting the radio microphone into operation Place the appropriate charging adapter in the charging compartment of the charger. Insert the BA 5000-2 battery pack into the charging adapter . Charging time: approx. 2.5 hrs with the L 50 charger (dependent on the residual charge of the battery pack). The battery pack is carefully charged using the $U-method. For further details, please refer to the user manual of the L 50 charger.
Putting the radio microphone into operation Pull off the microphone head . Put on the new microphone head. Screw tight the microphone head by turning it against the direction indicated by the arrow.
Using the radio microphone Using the radio microphone Switching the radio microphone on/off To switch the radio microphone on: Briefly press the ON/OFF button . The LED ON/LOW BATT lights up and the standard display is shown on the display panel ; after a short pause, “RF” appears on the display panel . The LC display remains backlit for approx. 20 seconds. Remove the batteries or the battery pack when the radio microphone will not be used for extended periods of time.
Using the radio microphone Doing a frequency check The radio microphone has a frequency check mode that prevents that the radio microphone transmits on an unwanted frequency after switch-on. When switching on the device, keep the ON/OFF button depressed. The RF signal is deactivated. The current frequency is displayed on the LC display panel . If the displayed frequency is the wanted frequency: RF MHz Release the ON/OFF button .
Using the radio microphone Deactivating the autolock function temporarily To be able to make changes to the settings via the operating menu, you must temporarily deactivate the lock mode. To achieve this, either press the ON/OFF button or the multi-function switch (switch position SET). “LOCK” appears on the display panel . UP SET DOWN Slide the multi-function switch to the position (UP) or ). “UNLOCK” appears on the display panel .
The operating menu The operating menu The buttons Button Mode Function ON/OFF, ESC Switched off • • Display mode • • • SET 16 Briefly pressing the button (with activated autolock function): Immediately activating the lock mode Briefly pressing the button (with activated lock mode): Calling up the lock mode for deactivation Pressing the button for 3 sec.
The operating menu Button Mode Function (UP)/ (DOWN) Selection mode Changing to the previous menu ( ) or changing to the next menu ( ) Setting mode Increasing ( ) or reducing ( ) the setting of the selected menu Overview of the operating menu : Menu Function of the menu “CHAN” Selects a channel “TUNE” Sets transmission frequencies for the frequency bank “VAR” (variable bank) “NAME” Enters a name “ATTEN” Adjusts the microphone sensitivity “LOWCUT” Adjusts the bass roll-off frequency
The operating menu By way of example of the “LOWCUT” menu, this section describes how to use the operating Selection mode Display mode Setting mode SET/ON MHz MHz SET SET TUNE SET LOWCUT MHz SET 120 Hz MHz Current low-cut-frequency Adjusting the low-cut-frequency STORED Current low-cut-frequency 190 SET Hz FLAT, 120 Hz, 190 Hz After switch-on After switch-on, the standard display is shown on the display panel.
The operating menu UP SET DOWN Slide the multi-function switch to the position (UP) or (DOWN) to display the menu settings. If you slide the multi-function switch repeatedly to the same position, all menu settings are displayed one after the other. Changing to the selection mode To change from display mode to selection mode, you have to deactivate the lock mode. Deactivate the lock mode (see “Deactivating the autolock function temporarily” on page 15).
The operating menu “TUNE” menu, the cycling of the display is continuously accelerated. The “fast search” function allows you to get fast and easily to your desired setting. Storing a setting UP SET DOWN Press the multi-function switch (switch position SET) to permanently store a setting. “STORED” appears on the display panel , indicating that the setting has been stored. The display then returns to the top menu level.
The operating menu Overview of the operating menu Deactivate the lock mode before adjusting the settings (see “Deactivating the autolock function temporarily” on page 15). Pressing the ON/OFF button will cancel your entry (ESC function) and return you to the display mode. Display mode Setting mode Selection mode 776.000 1 Sec. MHz CH MHz Transmission frequ. SET/ ON 1 Sec. SET CHAN RF SET FIX. 01 VAR. 20 CH CH CH Current channel bank Changing the channel bank and the channel Channel FIX.01.
The operating menu Display mode VOCAL RF RF AF IIIIIIII Setting mode Selection mode NAME RF ATTEN RF SET SET Current modulation RF 12 dB Current attenuation Adjusting the attenuation / : Adjusts the attenuation in 1-dBsteps, -40...
Adjustment tips for the operating menu Adjustment tips for the operating menu When setting frequencies on the bodypack transmitter, please observe the following: Make sure that the desired frequencies are listed in the enclosed frequency table. Make sure that the desired frequencies are approved and legal in your country and, if necessary, apply for an operating license. Selecting a channel – “CHAN” Via the “CHAN” menu, you can switch between the channels in the channel banks “FIX” and “VAR“.
Adjustment tips for the operating menu When you have selected the channel bank “FIX” and then select the “TUNE” menu, the radio microphone automatically switches to channel 01 of the channel bank “VAR” and “VAR” briefly appears on the display panel . The transmission frequencies are tunable in 5-kHz steps within a switching bandwidth of 184 MHz max. When operating a multi-channel system, make sure to only use intermodulation-free frequencies.
Adjustment tips for the operating menu CH MHz MHz The current frequency of the selected channel is displayed. Change the frequency by sliding the multifunction switch to the position (UP) or (DOWN). Store your setting. Entering a name – “NAME” Via the “NAME” menu, you can enter a freely selectable name for the radio microphone.
Adjustment tips for the operating menu Adjusting the microphone sensitivity – “ATTEN” Via the “ATTEN” menu, you can adjust the radio microphone’s sensitivity by changing its input attenuation. RF AF dB The input attenuation is correctly adjusted when the level display for audio signal “AF” shows full deflection only during the loudest passages. The input attenuation can be adjusted in 1-dB steps from –40 dB to 0 dB. The bargraph has a resolution of approx.
Adjustment tips for the operating menu Loading the factory-preset default settings – “RESET” Via the “RESET” menu, you can load the factory-preset default settings. After the reset, the standard display is shown on the display panel . Function Setting Low-cut frequency “FLAT” Microphone sensitivity “–20 dB“ Name “5200“ Standard display frequency Autolock function deactivated Channel “FIX 01“ Output power “PWR.
Maintenance and care Adjusting the output power – “POWER” The radio microphone features switchable output power. With reduced output power, the operating time increases. In addition, you can also adjust the radio microphone to “Low Intermodulation mode” (“LoI”). By so doing, the radio microphone’s intermodulation performance is significantly improved, especially in multi-channel operation.
If problems occur If problems occur Problem Possible cause Possible solution No operation indication Batteries are flat or inserted incorrectly, battery pack is flat Replace the batteries or check if they are inserted correctly or recharge the battery pack Transmitter cannot be switched off/ Settings cannot be changed Lock mode is activated Deactivate the lock mode (see “Deactivating the autolock function temporarily” on page 15) Receiver: No RF signal Transmitter and receiver are not on the same
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Specifications Specifications Modulation wideband FM Frequency range range 1 (L): range 2 (N/N-US): range 3 (P): Switching bandwidth up to 184 MHz Transmission frequencies frequency bank “FIX” with up to 59 factory-preset frequencies 470 to 638 MHz 614 to 798 MHz/ 614 to 697.9 MHz 776 to 866 MHz frequency bank “VAR” with 20 freely selectable frequencies (frequencies tuneable in steps of 5 kHz) RF output power switchable, typ.: 50 mW (PWR.Hi) 10 mW (PWR.LO) 10 mW (PWR.
Specifications with BA 5000-2: PWR.LO: approx. 12 hrs 40 min PWR.HI: approx. 7 hrs 20 min PWR.LoI: approx. 7 hrs 20 min Dimensions length: 200 mm (without microphone head), 35.5 mm Weight approx. 300 g incl. BA 5000-2, without microphone head Operating conditions Ambient temperature –10 °C to +55 °C Relative humidity max. 90 % (non condensing) Power supply B 5000-2 battery box (1.
Manufacturer Declarations Manufacturer Declarations Warranty 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 • • RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC) Battery Directive (2006/66/CE) The supplied batteries or rechargeable batteries can be recycled. Please dispose of them as special waste or return them to your specialist dealer.
Manufacturer Declarations • • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This class B digital device complies with the Canadian ICES-003. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Sennheiser electronic Corp. may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
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