EK 6042 Instruction manual
Contents Contents The EK 6042 portable camera receiver ........................................ 5 Package contents ............................................................................ 5 Product overviews .......................................................................... 6 Top ...................................................................................................... 6 Functions of the buttons ................................................................ 7 Front ...............
The EK 6042 portable camera receiver The EK 6042 portable camera receiver The EK 6042 is a miniature two-channel true diversity receiver. It can be inserted into the receiver slot of professional video cameras or portable mixing consoles with UniSlot/SuperSlot™ interface (e.g. Panasonic, Ikegami, ARRI, Sound Devices) or Sony interface. Together with a high-performance Sennheiser bodypack, plug-on or handheld transmitter, a highly reliable radio link can be set up.
Product overviews Product overviews Top 1 2 3 4 2 5 Sync Auto 6 Scene 7 1 Button 7 8 Short-press: Navigates up in the menu or returns you to the standard display Long-press: See “Performing a synchronization (Sync)” on page 17 2 SMA sockets for the detachable antennas (diversity section A and B) 3 Display panel For details, see page 9 4 5-pin mini XLR socket (Top) AUX 1/2 Audio socket of the secondary audio outputs AUX 1 and AUX 2 (underneath a cover) can only output analog audio signal
Product overviews Functions of the buttons Button Function Short-press: Long-press: Short-press: (Scene) Long-press: Short-press: (Sync) Long-press: Short-press: (Auto) Long-press: • Navigates to the next higher level in the menu • Exits the menu item without storing changes to the settings • Switches the EK 6042 on (see page 15) • Switches the EK 6042 off • Changes from the current standard display, the CH1 display or the CH2 display to the operating menu • Calls up the selected menu item • Calls u
Product overviews Bottom 1 1 Multi-pin interface for connecting accessories LED indicators Sync Auto Scene 1 2 1 LED CH1 Status LED for receiving channel CH1 2 LED CH2 Status LED for receiving channel CH2 LED Meaning off The receiving channel is deactivated, e.g. to safe battery life. “Inactive” appears on the display panel. For how to activate/ deactivate a receiving channel, refer to “Channel Power” on page 16. green The receiving channel is activated and receives a transmitter.
Product overviews Display panel The display panel provides various status information and displays the operating menu. For how to call up the following displays, refer to page 15. For information on the operating menu, refer to page 15. Standard display 1 2 1 3 6 5 3 6 5 4 Receiving channel CH2 Receiving channel CH1 The standard display is shown after switch-on.
Product overviews CH1 and CH2 display Digital reception 1 8 Analog reception 2 3 7 6 4 4 5 3 8 2 7 1 9 5 1 Receiving channel 2 Name of the received transmitter 3 Receiving frequency 4 Source and status of the power supply (see also 2 on page 9) 5 Audio level of the transmitter (deviation/modulation) with peak hold function 6 Audio output display If an audio output is active, its icon appears as shown on the left. If an audio output is muted via the command function, its icon is crossed out.
Product overviews Backpanel adapter The GA 6042 BP backpanel adapter is available as an accessory. The backpanel adapter is required if you want to use the EK 6042 remotely from the video camera.
Putting the EK 6042 into operating Putting the EK 6042 into operating Mounting the EK 6042 into a video camera You can mount the EK 6042 into the receiver slot of a video camera. In order to mount the EK 6042 into video cameras with UniSlot/SuperSlot™ interface (e.g. Panasonic, Ikegami, ARRI, Sound Devices), you require the GA 6042-25 mounting kit. In order to mount the receiver into Sony video cameras, you require the GA 6042-15 mounting kit.
Putting the EK 6042 into operating Connecting the backpanel adapter In order to use the EK 6042 remotely from your video camera (e.g. on a portable mixing console), you require the GA 6042 BP backpanel adapter as well as an external power supply. 왘 Carefully slide the EK 6042 completely into the backpanel adapter. 왘 Secure the EK 6042 to the backpanel adapter using the two supplied screws.
Putting the EK 6042 into operating Connecting the EK 6042 to a sound recording device or a mixing console The EK 6042 can receive two transmitters simultaneously. In order to connect the EK 6042 to the sound recording device or the mixing console, you require at least one Y-adapter cable. 왘 Connect a Y-adapter cable to each of the desired audio outputs (MAIN 1/2 and/or AUX 1/2). 왘 Set the desired audio format via the MAIN Format menu item: digital AES-3 or analog.
Using the EK 6042 Using the EK 6042 Switching the EK 6042 on or off To switch the EK 6042 on: 왘 Long-press the button. The standard display appears. The volume of the headphone output is automatically adjusted to a low level. To switch the EK 6042 off: 왘 If a submenu is open (see also page 16), press the button repeatedly until the standard display, the CH1 display or the CH2 display is shown on the display panel. 왘 Long-press the button. An animation is shown. The EK 6042 then switches off.
Using the EK 6042 - If you call up the operating menu from the standard display, the MAIN Format menu item is displayed. - If you call up the operating menu from the CH1 display, the CH1 Settings menu item is displayed. - If you call up the operating menu from the CH2 display, the CH2 Settings menu item is displayed.
Using the EK 6042 Main menu Submenu Level AUX 1 Level AUX 2 Possible settings Adjusts the audio level Test tone on or off PHONES Volume Adjusts the headphone volume PHONES Listen to Routes the signal of the receiving channel CH1 or CH2 or CH1+CH2 to the headphone output Store Scene Stores the current settings as a scene Network Changes the IP address of the receiver Info Displays the firmware version and the word clock status Licence List Displays licensed frequencies Spectrum Scan Perfor
Using the EK 6042 왘 Hold the infra-red interface of the switched-on transmitter (see the instruction manual of the transmitter) in front of the infra-red interface of the EK 6042. The frequency set on the EK 6042 is transferred to the transmitter. If the transfer was successful, the status LED of the corresponding receiving channel lights up green – provided that the transmitter is not muted. The radio link is ready for immediate use. If the transfer fails, the message Failure appears on the display panel.
Using the EK 6042 settings in the Transmitter, Frequency and Squelch submenus. Then, Hold to IR appears again on the display panel and the infra-red interface flashes blue again. 왘 Hold the infra-red interface of the transmitter in front of the infra-red interface of the EK 6042. The determined frequency is transferred to the transmitter. If the transfer was successful, the status LED of the corresponding receiving channel lights up green – provided that the transmitter is not muted.
Using the EK 6042 왘 Call up the operating menu (see page 15) and select Store Scene. The scene selection appears. 왘 Select a scene number (#1 to #10). Your configuration is stored under the selected scene number. In doing so, older scenes are overwritten. You can view the configurations of all scenes via a web browser and delete them (see page 20). Calling up a scene There are two options to call up a scene. Option one: 왘 Long-press the button. The scene selection appears.
Using the EK 6042 왘 Enter this URL into your web browser. The web browser displays the following menus: Licence List The Licence List menu allows you to specify up to 100 freely selectable frequencies which will be selected preferentially during the automatic frequency scan. Band List The Band List menu allows you to specify up to 25 freely selectable frequency bands which will be selected preferentially during the automatic frequency scan.
Care and maintenance Care and maintenance ATTENTION Liquids can damage the electronics of the product. Liquids entering the housing of the product can cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics. 왘 Keep all liquids far away from the product. 왘 Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents. 왘 Clean the EK 6042 and its accessories with a slightly damp cloth. Accessories Product Cat. No.
Specifications Specifications RF characteristics Receiver principle superheterodyne with digital demodulation Receiving channels 2 Receiver compatibility digital modulation: Digital 9000 LR mode wideband FM: HiDyn Plus, HDX Frequency ranges 470 to 654 MHz Switching bandwidth 184 MHz Step width ≥ 5 kHz Reception diversity true diversity (2 x 2 receivers) Sensitivity LR mode: <−90 dBm FM mode: <−94 dBm @52 dB Audio SNR 2 SMA sockets (50 Ω) Antenna inputs Antenna type 2 UHF wideband anten
Specifications Operation with GA 6042 BP backpanel adapter Power consumption typ. 3 W at 12 V (7 to 18 V) Input voltage 4-pin DC IN socket, typ. 12 V (7 to 18 V) Headphone output 3.5 mm jack socket 2 x 25 mW at 32 Ω Dimensions (H x W x D) Audio outputs MAIN 1/2 approx.
Specifications Storage and transport conditions Ambient temperature –25°C to +70°C Relative air humidity max. 90% at 40°C Protection against dripping and The product must not be exposed to light splashing of liquids dripping and splashing (IP2X).
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Pin assignment Pin assignment 5-Pin-Mini-XLR (Male) AES3 MAIN 1/2, AUX 1/2, (Top) AUX 1 GND 5 1 2 CH 1 (+) 3 CH 1 (–) 2 4 3 4 CH 2 (+) 5 CH 2 (–) DC-IN 4 1 GND 1 2 – 3 3 – 2 4 Power CA 6042 XLR Cable 3-Pin-XLR (Female) 5-Pin-Mini-XLR (Female) MAIN 2/AUX 2 3-Pin-XLR (Female) MAIN 1/AUX 1 1 1 1 4 5 white red 4 5 2 3 1 GND 4 + (white) 5 – (red) 2 black 3 green 1 GND 1 GND 2 + (black) 3 – (green) 2 + (black) 3 – (green) 4 + (white) 5 – (red) EK 6042 | 1
Pin assignment D-Sub-15 1 2 3 4 5 8 1 GND 2 CH 1/AES3 3 CH 2 4 Power 5 GND 8 GND D-Sub-25 1 2 D 3 E 4 5 F 8 C O 1 GND 5 Power E CH 2P 2 CH 1P/AES3 P 8 GND F CH 2N 3 CH 1N/AES3 N C GND O GND 4 GND D GND Unbelegte Pins dürfen nicht mit einem Signal belegt werden. Unassinged pins must not be wired. Les broches non assignées ne doivent pas être connectées. I pin liberi non possono essere occupati da un segnale. Los pines que no estén ocupados no se deben ocupar con una señal.
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