Digital 6000 Instruction manual Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany, www.sennheiser.com Digital 6000 - v4.
The Digital 6000 Series PRODUCT INFORMATION The Digital 6000 Series For more information about the individual products in the Digital 6000 series, see „Products in the Digital 6000 series“. For information about the available accessories, see „Accessories“. ► When perfection is required there can be no compromises.
The Digital 6000 Series The 6000 series includes a 2-channel receiver, a bodypack transmitter, a handheld transmitter and a modular 19-inch rack-mounted charger. Digital 6000 combines the benefits of modern audio technology with an intelligent operating concept. The frequency range can be scanned directly with the receiver, which then distributes free frequencies within the network. The equipment can also be monitored and configured via Wireless System Manager (WSM) software.
Products in the Digital 6000 series Products in the Digital 6000 series ► You can also find more information here: ▷ A variety of frequency variants are available for the SKM 6000, SK 6000 and SK 6212 transmitters. 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 Digital 6000 series devices“.
Products in the Digital 6000 series EM 6000 | EM 6000 DANTE 2-channel receiver ► The digital 2-channel receiver works with a switching bandwidth of 244 MHz (470 to 714 MHz), which is covered by three transmitter versions. For larger 4-channel systems, you can cascade up to EM 6000s without using additional antenna splitters and you then require only one pair of antennas.
Products in the Digital 6000 series Product overview View of the front side: ► Rear view of the EM 6000: ► Rear view of the EM 6000 DANTE: ► 5
Products in the Digital 6000 series SKM 6000 handheld transmitter ► You can find more detailed information about the SKM 6000 in the following sections: ▷ Installation: „Installing the SKM 6000“ ▷ Operation: „Using the SKM 6000“ ▷ Frequency variants: „SKM 6000 product variants“ ▷ Specifications: „SKM 6000“ Package contents • 1 SKM 6000 handheld transmitter • 1 MZQ 9000 microphone clamp • 1 quick guide • 1 manual with safety instructions • 1 manual with technical data and manufacturer dec
Products in the Digital 6000 series Product overview View of the front side: ► View of the rear side with the display: ► 7
Products in the Digital 6000 series SK 6000 bodypack transmitter ► You can find more detailed information about the SK 6000 in the following sections: ▷ Installation: „Installing the SK 6000“ ▷ Operation: „Using the SK 6000“ ▷ Frequency variants: „SK 6000 product variants“ ▷ Specifications: „SK 6000“ 8
Products in the Digital 6000 series Package contents • 1 SK 6000 bodypack transmitter • 1 antenna • 1 belt clip • 1 quick guide • 1 manual with safety instructions • 1 manual with technical data and manufacturer declarations Product overview View of the front side: ► View without rechargeable battery: ► 9
Products in the Digital 6000 series SK 6212 bodypack transmitter ► You can find more detailed information about the SK 6212 in the following sections: ▷ Installation: „Installing the SK 6212“ ▷ Operation: „Using the SK 6212“ ▷ Frequency variants: „SKM 6000 product variants“ ▷ Specifications: „SK 6212“ 10
Products in the Digital 6000 series Package contents • 1 SK 6212 bodypack transmitter • 1 antenna • 1 belt clip • 1 quick guide • 1 supplement sheet with safety instructions • 1 supplement sheet with specifications and manufacturer declarations Product overview View of the front side: ► View of the rear side: ► View from above: ► 11
Products in the Digital 6000 series Modular L 6000 charger ► The L 6000 charger is used to charge the BA 60, BA 61 and BA 62 rechargeable batteries. The charging modules LM 6060 (for the BA 60), LM 6061 (for the BA 61) or LM 6062 (for the BA 62) are required to do so. The rechargeable batteries and charging modules are available separately.
Products in the Digital 6000 series Product overview View with the charging modules and rechargeable batteries inserted: ► View with the LM 6060 charging modules without rechargeable batteries inserted: ► View with the LM 6061 charging modules without rechargeable batteries inserted: ► 13
Accessories Accessories Various accessory parts are available for the Digital 6000 series. Charging modules for L 6000 charger LM 6060 The LM 6060 charging module is installed in the L 6000 charger to charge the BA 60 rechargeable battery. 4 Torx 10 screws for mounting in the L 6000 are included in the delivery. ► Sennheiser article number 507198 LM 6061 The LM 6061 charging module is installed in the L 6000 charger to charge the BA 61 rechargeable battery.
Accessories LM 6062 The LM 6062 charging module is installed in the L 6000 charger to charge the BA 62 rechargeable battery. 4 Torx 10 screws for mounting in the L 6000 are included in the delivery.
Accessories Rechargeable batteries and battery compartments Rechargeable batteries: To operate the transmitters, we recommend using the rechargeable batteries BA 60 (for the SKM 6000 handheld transmitter), BA 61 (for the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter) or BA 62 (for the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter). The rechargeable batteries are available as accessories.
Accessories BA 60 rechargeable battery The BA 60 rechargeable battery is intended to operate the SKM 6000 handheld transmitter. ► Sennheiser article number 504702 BA 61 rechargeable battery The BA 61 rechargeable battery is intended to operate the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter.
Accessories BA 62 rechargeable battery The BA 62 rechargeable battery is intended to operate the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter.
Accessories B 60 battery compartment The B 60 battery compartment is intended to operate the SKM 6000 handheld transmitter. ► Sennheiser article number 504700 B 61 battery compartment The B 61 battery compartment is intended to operate the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter.
Accessories L 60 charger As an alternative to the L 6000 charger, the L 60 charger from the Digital 9000 series can be used to charge the BA 60 and BA 61 rechargeable batteries. ► Features: • Simultaneous charging of up to 2 rechargeable batteries of type BA 60/ BA 61 • Cascade up to 4 chargers Sennheiser article no.
Accessories Digital 9000 series handheld transmitter and bodypack transmitter The Sennheiser Digital 9000 series SK 9000 bodypack transmitter and SKM 9000 handheld transmitter are compatible with the Digital 6000 series if operated in LR mode. The SKM 9000 COM variant of the handheld transmitter has a Command button for use in command mode (see „Command Mode menu item“). SKM 9000 product variants ► Product Frequency range Article no.
Accessories Product Frequency range Article no.
Accessories KA 9000 COM command adapter Command adapter for the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter. You can use the KA 9000 COM command adapter to switch the audio channel on the EM 6000 receiver via remote control (for example, to provide directional instructions). Article no.
Accessories Microphones and cables Microphone modules We recommend using the following microphone modules with the SKM 6000 handheld transmitter. ► Module Features Article no.
Accessories Headset and Lavalier microphones We recommend using the following Lavalier microphones and headset microphones with the SK 6000 and SK 6212 bodypack transmitters. ► Microphone Features Article no.
Accessories Antennas and accessories The following antenna components are available as accessory parts. Omni-directional antennas • A 1031-U, passive omni-directional antenna, article no. 004645 • A 3700, active omni-directional antenna, article no. 502195 Directional antennas • A 2003 UHF, passive directional antenna, article no. 003658 • AD 3700, active directional antenna, article no. 502197 Circularly polarized antennas • A 5000 CP, passive circularly polarized helical antenna, article no.
Accessories Antennas for the bodypack transmitters • Antenna A1-A4, antenna for SK 6000/9000, article no. 508892 • Antenna A5-A8, antenna for SK 6000/9000, article no. 508893 • Antenna B1-B4, antenna for SK 6000/9000, article no. 508894 • Antenna A1-A4, flexible antenna for SK 6212, article no. 508572 • Antenna A4-A8, flexible antenna for SK 6212, article no. 508573 • Antenna B1-B4, flexible antenna for SK 6212, article no. 508574 • Antenna A1-A4, stiff antenna for SK 6212, article no.
Installing Digital 6000 series devices INSTALLATION Installing Digital 6000 series devices You can find information about installing and connecting Digital 6000 series devices in the following sections.
Installing Digital 6000 series devices • L 6000 charger and LM 6060, LM 6061, LM 6062 charging modules >> „Installing the L 6000 | LM 6060 | LM 6061 | LM 6062“ You can find information about operating the products under „Using Digital 6000 series devices“.
Installing the EM 6000 Installing the EM 6000 These sections contain detailed information about installing the EM 6000. You can find information about operating the EM 6000 under „Using the EM 6000“.
Installing the EM 6000 Product overview for the rear side of the EM 6000 DANTE ► 1 Power socket • See „Connecting/disconnecting the EM 6000 to/from the power supply system“ 2 Dante™ interface with two RJ-45 sockets, Primary and Secondary • See „Outputting audio via a Dante™ network (EM 6000 DANTE only)“ 3 Ethernet socket for controlling the device via the network and Sennheiser WSM • See „Connecting the EM 6000 to a network“ 4 Digital Audio AES 3 digital audio output • See „Outputting digital audio
Installing the EM 6000 Connecting/disconnecting the EM 6000 to/from the power supply system To connect the EM 6000 to the power supply system: ▷ Connect the mains cable IEC connector to the power socket on the rear side of the EM 6000. ▷ Connect the mains cable plug into a suitable wall socket. ► Once the EM 6000 is connected to the power supply, the On/Off button lights up dimmed.
Installing the EM 6000 Connecting the EM 6000 to a network You can monitor and control one or more EM 6000s via a network connection using Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software. The network does not have to be a homogeneous network including only receivers. You can integrate the EM 6000 into your existing network infrastructure with any other types of devices.
Installing the EM 6000 Outputting analog audio signals Each of the two channels CH 1 and CH 2 on the EM 6000 have both a symmetrical XLR-3M output socket and a symmetrical 6.3 mm (1/4") jack output socket. ▷ Always use only one of the two Bal AF out output sockets for each channel. The two output sockets of a channel are connected in parallel.
Installing the EM 6000 Outputting digital audio signals The EM 6000 can also output digital audio. To do so, use the Digital Audio AES 3 output on the rear side of the EM 6000. The Digital Audio AES 3 output socket is designed as an XLR-3M socket. Use an XLR cable with a resistance of 110 ohm. Conventional XLR audio cables may not transfer the digital audio signal correctly.
Installing the EM 6000 Outputting audio via a Dante™ network (EM 6000 DANTE only) The EM 6000 DANTE has a Dante interface (Audinate Brooklyn II) for outputting digital audio signals via a Dante™ network. ▷ Connect a Dante-enabled network cable to the Dante socket on the rear side of the EM 6000 DANTE. ► We recommend using an Ethernet connector as shown in the figure.
Installing the EM 6000 Connecting the word clock You can use the internal word clock on the EM 6000 or connect an external word clock. You can also output the external word clock and cascade it up to 16 receivers. The word clock output transmits only the external word clock that is connected via the word clock input. The internal word clock is not output via the word clock output. For more information about the word clock, see „Word clock scenarios for digital audio (AES3 and Dante™)“.
Installing the EM 6000 To cascade the word clock: ▷ Connect the Wordclock In input of the next EM 6000 to the Wordclock Out output of the previous EM 6000.
Installing the EM 6000 Connecting remote antennas We recommend using remote antennas. You can also find useful information about using antennas under „Recommendations for using antennas“. To connect remote antennas: ▷ Connect the first antenna to the RF in socket for Antenna A on the rear side of the EM 6000. ▷ Connect the second antenna to the RF in socket for Antenna B on the rear side of the EM 6000.
Installing the EM 6000 Cascading receivers For larger 4-channel systems, you can cascade up to 8 receivers without using additional antenna splitters and you then require only one pair of antennas.
Installing the EM 6000 Connecting rod antennas We recommend using remote antennas. You can also find useful information about using antennas under „Recommendations for using antennas“. To connect the supplied rod antennas: ▷ Connect the first rod antenna to the RF in socket for Antenna A on the rear side of the EM 6000. ▷ Connect the second rod antenna to the RF in socket for Antenna B on the rear side of the EM 6000. ▷ Gently angle the rod antennas to the left and right as shown in the figure.
Installing the EM 6000 Installing the EM 6000 in a rack You can install the EM 6000 2-channel receiver in any conventional 19" rack. The rack mounting angles are already attached to the device. Always observe the following information during rack mounting. ▷ Support the EM 6000 after installation in the rack. Due to the weight and depth of the device, there is a risk that it may break off in the rack and become damaged as a result. ► Version A: ▷ Use special rack mounting rails.
Installing the SKM 6000 Installing the SKM 6000 These sections contain detailed information about installing the SKM 6000. You can find information about operating the SKM 6000 under „Using the SKM 6000“. Inserting and removing the BA 60 rechargeable battery We recommend using the BA 60 rechargeable battery instead of the B 60 battery compartment. You can find more information about this subject under „Rechargeable batteries and battery compartments“.
Installing the SKM 6000 To remove the BA 60 rechargeable battery from the SKM 6000 handheld transmitter: ▷ Press the two catches as shown in the figure and pull the BA 60 rechargeable battery out of the SKM 6000 handheld transmitter. ► CAUTION Damage to the handheld transmitter and/or rechargeable battery/battery compartment If you touch the following contacts, they may become dirty or bent.
Installing the SKM 6000 Inserting and removing the B 60 battery compartment We recommend using the BA 60 rechargeable battery instead of the B 60 battery compartment. You can find more information about this subject under „Rechargeable batteries and battery compartments“. Before using the battery compartment, you must insert the batteries as shown in the figure. ▷ Please observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries. ▷ Use only high-quality AA batteries (e.g.
Installing the SKM 6000 To remove the B 60 battery compartment from the SKM 6000 handheld transmitter: ▷ Press the two catches as shown in the figure and pull the B 60 battery compartment out of the SKM 6000 handheld transmitter. ► CAUTION Damage to the handheld transmitter and/or rechargeable battery/battery compartment If you touch the following contacts, they may become dirty or bent.
Installing the SKM 6000 Replacing the microphone module We recommend using the following microphone modules with the SKM 6000 handheld transmitter. ► Module Features Article no.
Installing the SKM 6000 To change the microphone module: ▷ Screw or unscrew the microphone module onto or from the handheld transmitter as shown in the figure. ► With some microphone modules, the upper part of the microphone basket can be screwed off. Ensure that you always completely unscrew the microphone module. CAUTION Damage to the microphone module If you touch the contacts, they may become dirty or bent. ▷ Do not touch the handheld transmitter contacts or the microphone module contacts.
Installing the SK 6000 Installing the SK 6000 These sections contain detailed information about installing the SK 6000. You can find information about operating the SK 6000 under „Using the SK 6000“.
Installing the SK 6000 Inserting and removing the BA 61 rechargeable battery We recommend using the BA 61 rechargeable battery instead of the B 61 battery compartment. You can find more information about this subject under „Rechargeable batteries and battery compartments“. ▷ Charge the BA 61 rechargeable battery before using it for the first time. For information about charging, see „Charging rechargeable batteries“.
Installing the SK 6000 To remove the BA 61 rechargeable battery from the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter: ▷ Press the two catches as shown in the figure and pull the BA 61 rechargeable battery out of the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter. ► CAUTION Damage to the bodypack transmitter and/or rechargeable battery/ battery compartment If you touch the following contacts, they may become dirty or bent.
Installing the SK 6000 Inserting and removing the B 61 battery compartment We recommend using the BA 61 rechargeable battery instead of the B 61 battery compartment. You can find more information about this subject under „Rechargeable batteries and battery compartments“. Before using the battery compartment, you must insert the batteries as shown in the figure. ▷ Please observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries. ▷ Use only high-quality AA batteries (e.g.
Installing the SK 6000 To insert the B 61 battery compartment into the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter: ▷ Insert the B 61 battery compartment into the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter as shown in the figure until it audibly clicks into place. ► To remove the B 61 battery compartment from the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter: ▷ Press the two catches as shown in the figure and pull the B 61 battery compartment out of the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter.
Installing the SK 6000 CAUTION Damage to the bodypack transmitter and/or rechargeable battery/ battery compartment If you touch the following contacts, they may become dirty or bent. • Supply voltage contacts and bodypack transmitter contacts • BA 61 rechargeable battery charging and data contacts • B 61 battery compartment contacts ▷ Do not touch the BA 61 rechargeable battery contacts or the B 61 battery compartment contacts.
Installing the SK 6000 Mounting the antenna To mount the supplied antenna: ▷ Connect the antenna to the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter antenna socket as shown in the figure. ▷ Tightly screw on the antenna coupling ring on the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter antenna socket. ► The antenna can be connected to the antenna socket very gently in only one direction. Do not use force to connect the antenna to the bodypack transmitter antenna socket.
Installing the SK 6000 Connecting a microphone to the SK 6000 We recommend using the following Lavalier microphones and headset microphones with the SK 6000 and SK 6212 bodypack transmitters. ► Microphone Features Article no.
Installing the SK 6000 To connect a microphone to the bodypack transmitter: ▷ Use a 3-pin audio connector to connect the microphone cable to the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter audio socket as shown in the figure. ▷ Tightly screw on the microphone cable coupling ring on the audio socket thread of the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter. ► For more information about using the particular microphone, see the corresponding instruction manual for the microphone.
Installing the SK 6000 Connecting an instrument or line source to the SK 6000 You can connect instruments or audio sources with a line level to the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter. To do so, you require the Sennheiser CI 1-4 cable (6.3 mm (1/4") jack plug to 3-pin audio connector) To connect an instrument or line source to bodypack transmitter: ▷ Connect the 3-pin audio connector of the CI 1-4 cable to the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter audio socket as shown in the figure.
Installing the SK 6000 Connecting the KA 9000 COM command adapter to the SK 6000 You can use the KA 9000 COM command adapter to switch the audio channel on the EM 6000 receiver via remote control (for example, to provide directional instructions). To connect the KA 9000 COM command adapter to the bodypack transmitter: ▷ Connect the 3-pin audio connector of the KA 9000 COM to the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter audio socket as shown in the figure.
Installing the SK 6212 Installing the SK 6212 These sections contain detailed information about installing the SK 6212. You can find information about operating the SK 6212 under „Using the SK 6212“. Inserting and removing the BA 62 rechargeable battery ▷ Charge the BA 62 rechargeable battery before using it for the first time. For information about charging, see „Charging rechargeable batteries“.
Installing the SK 6212 To remove the BA 62 rechargeable battery from the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter: ▷ Open the battery compartment on the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter as shown in the figure. ▷ Remove the BA 62 rechargeable battery from the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter. CAUTION Damage to the bodypack transmitter and/or rechargeable battery/ battery compartment If you touch the following contacts, they may become dirty or bent.
Installing the SK 6212 Mounting the antenna To mount the supplied antenna: ▷ Connect the antenna to the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter antenna socket as shown in the figure. ▷ Tightly screw the antenna coupling ring onto the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter antenna socket. ► The antenna can be connected to the antenna socket very gently in only one direction. Do not use force to connect the antenna to the bodypack transmitter antenna socket.
Installing the SK 6212 The antenna bends very easily. ▷ Make sure that the antenna does not touch the housing of the bodypack transmitter. ► Rigid antennas are also available as accessories as an alternative to the flexible antennas. See „Antennas and accessories“.
Installing the SK 6212 Connecting a microphone to the SK 6212 We recommend using the following Lavalier microphones and headset microphones with the SK 6000 and SK 6212 bodypack transmitters. ► Microphone Features Article no.
Installing the SK 6212 To connect a microphone to the bodypack transmitter: ▷ Use a 3-pin audio connector to connect the microphone cable to the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter audio socket as shown in the figure. ▷ Tightly screw the microphone cable coupling ring onto the audio socket thread of the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter. ► For more information about using the particular microphone, see the corresponding instruction manual for the microphone.
Installing the SK 6212 Connecting an instrument or line source to the SK 6212 You can connect instruments or audio sources with a line level to the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter. To do so, you require the Sennheiser CI R-4A-NRS cable (6.3 mm (1/4") jack plug to 3-pin audio connector) To connect an instrument or line source to bodypack transmitter: ▷ Connect the 3-pin audio connector of the CI R-4A-NRS cable to the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter audio socket as shown in the figure.
Installing the L 6000 | LM 6060 | LM 6061 | LM 6062 Installing the L 6000 | LM 6060 | LM 6061 | LM 6062 These sections contain detailed information about installing the L 6000. You can find information about operating the L 6000 under „Using the L 6000“. Connecting/disconnecting the L 6000 to/from the power supply system To connect the L 6000 to the power supply system: ▷ Connect the mains cable IEC connector to the power socket on the rear side of the L 6000.
Installing the L 6000 | LM 6060 | LM 6061 | LM 6062 Connecting the L 6000 to a network You can monitor and control one or more L 6000s via a network connection using Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software. The network does not have to be a homogeneous network including only chargers. You can integrate the L 6000 into your existing network infrastructure with any other types of devices.
Installing the L 6000 | LM 6060 | LM 6061 | LM 6062 Installing the LM 6060, LM 6061 and LM 6062 charging modules in the L 6000 The following charging modules are available for the L 6000 charger: • LM 6060 -> for charging the BA 60 rechargeable battery ► • LM 6061 -> for charging the BA 61 rechargeable battery ► • LM 6062 -> for charging the BA 62 rechargeable battery ► You can combine the LM 6060, LM 6061 and LM 6062 in any way in the L 6000 charger.
Installing the L 6000 | LM 6060 | LM 6061 | LM 6062 To install a charging module in the L 6000 charger: ▷ Completely disconnect the L 6000 charger from the power supply system. See „Connecting/disconnecting the L 6000 to/from the power supply system“. ▷ Unscrew one of the dummy caps on the L 6000. To do so, you require a Torx 10 screwdriver. ► ▷ Fully slide the charging module into the open charging slot as shown in the figure.
Installing the L 6000 | LM 6060 | LM 6061 | LM 6062 Installing the L 6000 in a rack You can install the L 6000 charger in any conventional 19" rack. The rack mounting angles are already attached to the device. Always observe the following information during rack mounting. ▷ Support the L 6000 charger after installation in the rack. Due to the weight and depth of the device, there is a risk that it may break off in the rack and become damaged as a result. ► Version A: ▷ Use special rack mounting rails.
Using Digital 6000 series devices OPERATION Using Digital 6000 series devices You can find information about using Digital 6000 series devices in the following sections.
Using Digital 6000 series devices • L 6000 charger and LM 6060, LM 6061, LM 6062 charging modules >> „Using the L 6000“ You can find information about installing the products under „Installing Digital 6000 series devices“. In the sections below, you can find important information about specific use cases.
Using the EM 6000 Using the EM 6000 These sections contain detailed information about operating the EM 6000. You can find information about installing the EM 6000 under „Installing the EM 6000“.
Using the EM 6000 6 Headphone button for listening in the particular channel via the HEADPHONES socket (13) (separate for CH 1 and CH 2) • See „Using the headphone output“ 7 SYNC button for synchronizing the channel settings to a transmitter (separate for CH 1 and CH 2) • See „Synchronizing devices“ 8 Jog dial for navigating through the menu (separate for CH 1 and CH 2) • See „Buttons for navigating through the menu“ 9 Warning indicator for error messages (separate for CH 1 and CH 2) • See „Status m
Using the EM 6000 Switching the EM 6000 on and off To switch on the EM 6000: ▷ Connect the EM 6000 to the power supply system. See „Connecting/disconnecting the EM 6000 to/from the power supply system“. ▷ Short-press the On/Off button. The Sennheiser logo is temporarily displayed on the two displays. The two displays then show the home screen for the relevant channel. To switch off the EM 6000: ▷ Hold down the On/Off button until the device switches off.
Using the EM 6000 Displays on the EM 6000 display panel The EM 6000 has a separate display for each of the two channels CH 1 and CH 2. Channel-specific status information (CH 1 and CH 2) • In the displays, the home screens for both channels display the channel-specific status information such as the reception quality, battery life, audio level, and so on. See „Home screen“.
Using the EM 6000 Buttons for navigating through the menu To navigate through the EM 6000 operating menu, you require the following buttons.
Using the EM 6000 Home screen After you switch on the receiver, the two displays initially show the Sennheiser logo. After a short time, the home screen is then displayed. ► The home screen has 4 different views in total, which display different status information. ▷ Turn the jog dial to the right or left to switch between the individual home screens.
Using the EM 6000 Home screen 1 ► The first home screen that is displayed as the initial view after the device switches on contains the following status information. ► Display on the display panel Meaning RF = Radio Frequency Display of the radio link RF level for antenna A and antenna B. This display is shown on each home screen LQI = Link Quality Indicator Shows the quality of the radio link. You can find more information under „Meaning of the Link Quality Indicator“.
Using the EM 6000 Remaining battery life Shows the remaining battery life and the transmitter operating time. The time is displayed only if the BA 60, BA 61 and BA 62 rechargeable batteries are used. For normal batteries, only the charge level of the batteries is displayed without time information. For more information about rechargeable batteries and batteries, see „Rechargeable batteries and battery compartments“.
Using the EM 6000 Home screen 2 ► The second home screen contains the following status information about the receiver settings. ► Display on the display panel Meaning Bank/Channel Shows which channel is set in which frequency bank. See „Frequency menu item“. AF Out Shows the receiver audio output level that is output via the audio outputs. See „AF Output menu item“. Wordclock Shows which wordclock setting is selected. See „System -> Wordclock menu item“ under „System menu item“.
Using the EM 6000 Home screen 3 ► The third home screen contains the following status information about the transmitter settings. ► Display on the display panel Meaning Capsule Shows the microphone module with which the handheld transmitter is equipped Recommended microphone modules for the handheld transmitter: „Microphone modules“ Gain Displays the gain setting for the transmitter. This setting can be configured in the transmitter menu.
Using the EM 6000 Home screen 4 ► The fourth home screen contains the following status information about the receiver network settings. ► Display on the display panel Meaning IP Mode Shows whether the IP address is assigned automatically or manually. See „System -> Network menu item“ under „System menu item“. IP Address Shows the IP address of the receiver. See „System -> Network menu item“ under „System menu item“. Netmask Shows the netmask of the receiver.
Using the EM 6000 Muting the audio signal To mute the audio signal on a channel: ▷ On the home screen, turn the jog dial to the right until the following view is displayed. ► ▷ Press the jog dial to activate the check box. ► ▷ Press the SAVE button to save the setting. The audio output on the channel is now muted. On the home screen, the following indicator flashes while the audio signal is muted. ► To cancel the muting: ▷ On the home screen, press the ESC button. The channel muting is canceled.
Using the EM 6000 Setting options in the menu In the EM 6000 menu, you can configure the following settings.
Using the EM 6000 Playing back a test tone ▷ See „Test Tone menu item“ Configuring different system settings • Setting transmission mode • Configuring wordclock • Configuring network settings • Changing device names • Configuring Dante settings (only EM 6000 DANTE) • Activating the power supply for an external antenna amplifier • Changing the brightness of the display panel • Activating the auto-setup function • Displaying information about software and hardware • Updating the firmware
Using the EM 6000 Menu structure The figure shows the complete EM 6000 menu structure in an overview. Version: Firmware 3.
Using the EM 6000 Frequency menu item In the Frequency menu item, you can adjust the frequency for the channel in question. You can select a frequency from the predefined frequency banks B1 to B6 (up to 65 channels per bank) or manually adjust the frequency. You can also select frequencies from the user-defined frequency banks U1 to U6. You can adjust these frequency banks in the Bank Edit menu item. See „Bank Edit menu item“.
Using the EM 6000 ▷ Press the jog dial to go to the channel selection: ► ▷ Turn the jog dial to set a different channel. ▷ Press the SAVE button to confirm the selection of the bank and channel. or ▷ Press the jog dial to go to the manual frequency setting: ► ▷ Turn the jog dial to set the desired frequency. ▷ Press the SAVE button to save the set frequency.
Using the EM 6000 Name menu item In the Name menu item, you can define the name of the link for the channel in question. This name is the name of the radio link between the transmitter and receiver. In the network settings, you can enter the receiver name as it is displayed in a network: see „System -> Device ID menu item“ under „System menu item“. To open the Name menu item: ▷ On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu.
Using the EM 6000 Sync Settings menu item In the Sync Settings menu item, you can choose which settings for the transmitter you want to transfer from the receiver to the transmitter during the synchronization. All of the settings can also be set separately in the menu on the transmitter. However, you can simply use the Sync function to configure these settings via the receiver. For more information about the Sync function, see „Synchronizing devices“.
Using the EM 6000 Power LED Mode Setting the lighting behavior on the blue transmitter LED • On • Lock Off MIC Line Mode Only for SK 6000: Switching between the mic signal, line signal or automatic detection. • AUTO • MIC • LINE Frequency Only Only the frequency is transmitted. No other settings are transferred to the transmitter. If you do not want to transfer all of these values to the transmitter, you can also set the no sync value for each option.
Using the EM 6000 To open the Sync Settings menu item: ▷ On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu. ▷ Turn the jog dial until the Sync Settings menu item appears in the selection frame: ► ▷ Press the jog dial to open the menu. The following view is displayed: ► The top line displays the option that is currently selected (Gain, Low Cut, Auto Lock, Display, Cable). The Set value shows the setting that you can select for the synchronization in this menu item.
Using the EM 6000 You can perform the following actions: ▷ Press the jog dial to choose between the following options: ► Switch between the options Turn the jog dial to choose between the Gain, Low Cut, Auto Lock, Display, and Cable options. ▷ ▷ Set the Set value ▷ Turn the jog dial to set the desired value. Press the SAVE button to save the selected settings.
Using the EM 6000 Low Cut Adjusting the low cut filter for the transmitter ► You can configure the following settings for the Set value: • 30 Hz to 120 Hz in increments of 30 Hz.
Using the EM 6000 Display panel ► You can configure the following settings for the Set value: • Name, Frequency, or Preset • no sync, so that this value is not synchronized Cable ► The Cable function is a cable emulator that you can in 3 stages (Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3). Cable emulation is switched off with the Line option.
Using the EM 6000 Power LED Mode ► You can configure the following settings for the Set value: • On: The blue LED remains continuously lit. • Lock Off: The blue LED switches off once the lock-off function is enabled. • no sync, so that this value is not synchronized MIC Line Mode ► You can configure the following settings for the Set value: • Auto: The SK 6000 automatically detects whether a mic signal or a line signal is being received.
Using the EM 6000 Frequency Only ► If this option is activated, only the frequency is transmitted to the transmitter. No other options are transmitted, regardless of their settings. ▷ Turn the jog dial to activate or deactivate the check box. ▷ Press the SAVE button to save the setting.
Using the EM 6000 Encryption menu item You can secure the radio link between the transmitter and receiver using AES 256 encryption. To open the Encryption menu item: ▷ On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu. ▷ Turn the jog dial until the Encryption menu item appears in the selection frame: ► ▷ Press the jog dial to open the menu. The following view is displayed: ► ▷ Turn the jog dial to choose between the On and Off values.
Using the EM 6000 ▷ Set the desired value. ▷ Press the SAVE button to save your selection. If you have activated encryption, you must first transfer this setting to the transmitter using the Sync function. See „Synchronizing devices“. Encryption cannot be activated on the transmitter itself.
Using the EM 6000 Command Mode menu item If you are using a transmitter that has a Command button, you can configure the EM 6000 audio outputs to use the Command button on the transmitter. To open the Command Mode menu item: ▷ On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu. ▷ Turn the jog dial until the Command Mode menu item appears in the selection frame: ► ▷ Press the jog dial to open the menu.
Using the EM 6000 • Menu item in the EM 6000 DANTE ► • Analog: analog output, Bal AF out XLR or jack socket • AES 3: digital output, AES 3 XLR socket • Dante a, Dante b: two separate channels on the Dante™ network ▷ Press the jog dial to switch between the audio outputs. ▷ Turn the jog dial to switch between the On, Talk and Mute levels for the selected audio output. • On: No Command function for the output. The audio signal is permanently active.
Using the EM 6000 Scan & Auto-Setup menu item The EM 6000 lets you scan the frequency spectrum and display all of the free frequencies in the selected frequency range. The automatic frequency setup can be used to distribute the free frequencies to all of the EM 6000 devices available in the network automatically. You can select the frequency range to be scanned from the predefined frequencies B1 to B6 or from the user-defined frequency banks U1 to U6 or set them manually.
Using the EM 6000 To open the Scan & Auto-Setup menu item: ▷ On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu. ▷ Turn the jog dial until the Scan & Auto-Setup menu item appears in the selection frame: ► ▷ Press the jog dial to open the menu. The following view is displayed: ► ▷ Choose New Scan to perform a complete scan of the environment.
Using the EM 6000 Step 1a: New Scan After you choose New Scan, the following view is displayed. ► ▷ Turn the jog dial to select the frequency range to be scanned: • Choose All for the Country setting to scan the entire EM 6000 frequency range. • Choose USA, Japan, China, or Korea if you use specific frequency variants for the transmitters so that only the frequency range that is actually used is scanned. or ▷ Press the jog dial to set the frequency range to be scanned manually.
Using the EM 6000 ▷ After you set the frequency range to be scanned, press the jog dial until the Start option in the top left of the selection is displayed with a white background. ► ▷ Press the jog dial to start the frequency scan. The scan is performed. The progress is displayed in % on the display. ► Once the scan is performed, the result is displayed. All of the free frequencies in the selected range are displayed.
Using the EM 6000 Step 1b: Use Old Scan If you choose the Use Old Scan option, the result of the last scan is displayed. ► ▷ Turn the jog dial to scroll through the frequency banks and display the number of free frequencies available for each bank. The frequency bank that you select here is used for the automatic frequency setup in step 3. ▷ Choose frequency bank E here if you want to set up an equidistant frequency grid. See „Equidistant frequency grid“.
Using the EM 6000 ► ▷ Press the jog dial to search for the channel that you want to skip during the automatic frequency setup. ▷ Press the jog dial ▷ The checkbox for the Skip option is highlighted in white. ► Turn the jog dial to activate the Skip option for the selected channel. ► ▷ Press the jog dial to select an additional channel to skip. Or ▷ Press the SAVE button to save the setting. You can press the ESC button to cancel the function without saving.
Using the EM 6000 Step 3: Starting the automatic frequency setup If you have performed the scan and edited the frequencies, you can start the automatic frequency setup. ► On the display, the Party option must be highlighted in white. ▷ Press the jog dial to display the next step. ► ▷ Turn the jog dial to choose whether the sync settings are also to be transmitted during the synchronization. ▷ If you do not activate this option, only the frequency is sent to the respective transmitters.
Using the EM 6000 After the setup is performed, the following message is displayed. ► This message is displayed on all of the displays of all of the receiver channels. ▷ Synchronize all of the channels and the corresponding transmitters using the Sync function. For information about the Sync function, see „Synchronizing devices“. If you press the ESC button for one channel, the sync is canceled for both channels of the particular EM 6000.
Using the EM 6000 Walktest menu item Once you have set up and installed all of the receivers and transmitters for your event, we recommend performing a walk test. This lets you check whether sufficient reception strength is available throughout the entire area used. Start the walktest function in this menu item and then walk the entire area with one transmitter. The results of the walk test give you information about the reception quality.
Using the EM 6000 The following values are recorded on the display: RF A Reception from antenna A in dBm RF B Reception from antenna B in dBm LQI Connection quality as a % See also „Meaning of the Link Quality Indicator“ AF Transmitter audio frequency in dBFS ► During the walk test, the Stop option in the top left of the display is highlighted as the selection. ▷ Press the jog dial to finish the walk test when you are ready.
Using the EM 6000 AF Output menu item In the AF Output menu item, you can set the audio level that is output via the receiver audio outputs. To open the AF Output menu item: ▷ On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu. ▷ Turn the jog dial until the AF Output menu item appears in the selection frame: ► ▷ Press the jog dial to open the menu. The following view is displayed: ► ▷ Turn the jog dial to set the desired value between -10 dB and +18 dB.
Using the EM 6000 Test Tone menu item The EM 6000 provides an option for generating a test tone. You can use it, for example, to check the audio output of the device or level out channels on the mixing console. To open the Test Tone menu item: ▷ On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu. ▷ Turn the jog dial until the Test Tone menu item appears in the selection frame: ► ▷ Press the jog dial to open the menu.
Using the EM 6000 ► While the test tone is played back, the transmitter audio signal is muted.
Using the EM 6000 Bank Edit menu item In addition to the predefined frequency banks B1 to B6, you can assign frequencies to the user-defined frequency banks U1 to U6 yourself. To open the Bank Edit menu item: ▷ On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu. ▷ Turn the jog dial until the Bank Edit menu item appears in the selection frame: ► ▷ Press the jog dial to open the menu.
Using the EM 6000 ► ▷ Turn the jog dial to select the desired channel (from 00 to 99). ▷ Press the jog dial to switch to the frequency selection. ► ▷ Turn the jog dial to set the desired frequency for the selected bank and selected channel. ▷ Press the SAVE button to save the setting.
Using the EM 6000 System menu item In the System menu item, you can configure all of the cross-system settings. The System menu item is located in the menu of the channel CH 1. To open the System menu item: ▷ On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu. ▷ Turn the jog dial until the System menu item appears in the selection frame: ► ▷ Press the jog dial to open the menu.
Using the EM 6000 Dante Settings In this menu item, you can configure the network settings for the Dante™ network. This menu item is available only with the product version EM 6000 DANTE. ▷ See „System -> Dante Settings (only EM 6000 DANTE) menu item“ Booster Feed In this menu item, you can activate the power supply for an external antenna amplifier if you are using active remote antennas. ▷ See „System -> Booster Feed menu item“ Brightness In this menu item, you can set the brightness of the display.
Using the EM 6000 TX Update This menu item lets you perform a firmware update for the transmitters. ▷ See „System -> TX Update menu item“ Reset This menu item allows you to reset the settings for the receiver.
Using the EM 6000 System -> Transmission Mode menu item In this menu item, you can set the transmission mode. Long Range mode (LR) is set ex works and also following a reset. If required, you can activate Link Density mode (LD) in order to accommodate even more channels in the available frequency spectrum. For more detailed information about Link Density mode, see „Link Density mode“. The transmission mode is set in the menu for the receiver.
Using the EM 6000 Step 1: Set the transmission mode in the receiver To open the Transmission Mode menu item: ▷ Turn the jog dial in the System menu item until the Transmission Mode menu item appears in the selection frame. ▷ Press the jog dial to open the menu. The display shows you the option that is currently selected. ► ▷ Turn the jog dial to choose between the following options: • LR: Select this option if you want to use Long Range mode.
Using the EM 6000 System -> Wordclock menu item In this menu item, you can configure the settings for the word clock. To open the Wordclock menu item: ▷ Turn the jog dial in the System menu item until the Wordclock menu item appears in the selection frame. ▷ Press the jog dial to open the menu. The display shows you the option that is currently selected.
Using the EM 6000 System -> Network menu item In this menu item, you can configure the settings for the network connection. To open the Network menu item: ▷ Turn the jog dial in the System menu item until the Network menu item appears in the selection frame. ▷ Press the jog dial to open the menu. The display shows you the option that is currently selected. ▷ Turn the jog dial to choose between the following options: • IP Mode Auto: The network configuration is performed automatically.
Using the EM 6000 ► To configure the settings in IP Mode Manual and IP Mode mDNS: ▷ Press the jog dial to switch between the individual network configuration items. ▷ Turn the jog dial to set the value. ► ▷ Press the SAVE button to save the settings.
Using the EM 6000 System -> Device ID menu item You can enter the name of the device in this menu item. This name is displayed for this EM 6000 in the network. To open the Device ID menu item: ▷ Turn the jog dial in the System menu item until the Device ID menu item appears in the selection frame. ▷ Press the jog dial to open the menu. The following view is shown on the display. ► To enter the desired device name: ▷ Turn the jog dial to select the desired character.
Using the EM 6000 System -> Dante Settings (only EM 6000 DANTE) menu item In this menu item, you can configure the network settings for the Dante™ network. This menu item is available only with the product version EM 6000 DANTE. To open the Dante Settings menu item: ▷ Turn the jog dial in the System menu item until the Dante Settings menu item appears in the selection frame. ▷ Press the jog dial to open the menu.
Using the EM 6000 Mode You can set two modes for the two RJ-45 Primary and Secondary sockets on the Dante™ interface. • Through mode: The signal is daisy-chained to cascade multiple EM 6000 DANTE receivers. The sequence of the two RJ-45 sockets is not defined. It is detected automatically. • Redundant mode: The two RJ-45 sockets issue the same audio signal as two separate networks. ▷ Turn the jog dial to choose between the two modes Through and Redundant. ▷ Press the SAVE button to save the setting.
Using the EM 6000 PrimNet Network configuration for the Primary RJ-45 socket. ▷ Turn the jog dial to choose between the two IP assignment modes Auto and Manual. ► ► To configure the settings in IP Mode Manual: ▷ Press the jog dial to switch between the individual network configuration items. ▷ Turn the jog dial to set the value. ► ▷ Press the SAVE button to save the settings.
Using the EM 6000 SecNet Network configuration for the Secondary RJ-45 socket. The settings are configured in the same way as in the PrimNet sub-item. Info This menu item shows the MAC address of the Dante™ interface, the network configuration status and the current version of the Dante™ firmware. You cannot configure any settings here.
Using the EM 6000 System -> Booster Feed menu item In this menu item, you can activate the power supply for an external antenna amplifier if you are using active remote antennas. You can find more information about antennas under „Recommendations for using antennas“. To open the Booster Feed menu item: ▷ Turn the jog dial in the System menu item until the Booster Feed menu item appears in the selection frame. ▷ Press the jog dial to open the menu. The following view is shown on the display.
Using the EM 6000 System -> Brightness menu item In this menu item, you can set the brightness of the display. The set brightness applies to both EM 6000 displays. To open the Brightness menu item: ▷ Turn the jog dial in the System menu item until the Brightness menu item appears in the selection frame. ▷ Press the jog dial to open the menu. The following view is shown on the display ► ▷ Turn the jog dial to set the desired display brightness. ▷ Press the SAVE button to save the setting.
Using the EM 6000 System -> Auto Setup menu item In this menu item, you can activate the auto setup function for the EM 6000. If the function is activated here, an automatic frequency setup can be performed for this EM 6000. See „Scan & Auto-Setup menu item“. To open the Auto Setup menu item: ▷ Turn the jog dial in the System menu item until the Auto Setup menu item appears in the selection frame. ▷ Press the jog dial to open the menu. The following view is shown on the display.
Using the EM 6000 System -> Info menu item This menu item shows the MAC address of the EM 6000 and the current version of the firmware. You cannot configure any settings here. To open the Info menu item: ▷ Turn the jog dial in the System menu item until the Info menu item appears in the selection frame. ▷ Press the jog dial to open the menu. The following view is shown on the display. ► You can find information about updating the firmware under „Updating the firmware of the receiver“.
Using the EM 6000 System -> Help menu item In this menu item, you can find the link to the English version of this instruction manual. System -> TX Update menu item This menu item lets you perform a firmware update for the transmitters. This update is recommended after you perform a firmware update for the receiver (see „Updating the firmware of the receiver“). To open the TX Update menu item: ▷ Turn the jog dial in the System menu item until the TX Update menu item appears in the selection frame.
Using the EM 6000 System -> Reset menu item This menu item allows you to reset the settings for the receiver. There are two options: • Reset: All settings apart from the network settings and the user-defined frequency banks U1 to U6 are reset. • Factory Reset: All settings are reset to the factory settings. To open the Reset menu item: ▷ Turn the jog dial in the System menu item until the Reset menu item appears in the selection frame. ▷ Press the jog dial to open the menu.
Using the EM 6000 Using the headphone output You can use the headphone output on the front of the EM 6000 (6.3 mm jack) to listen to the audio signals of the two channels. ATTENTION Danger due to high volume levels Volume levels that are too high may damage your hearing. ▷ Turn down the volume of the headphone output before you put on the headphone. ► ▷ Connect the headphone to the HEADPHONES socket. ▷ Press the headphone button on one of the two channels CH 1 or CH 2 to listen to that channel.
Using the EM 6000 Updating the firmware of the receiver You can update the firmware for the EM 6000 receiver using the Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software. ▷ To do so, connect the EM 6000 to a network (see „Connecting the EM 6000 to a network“) and establish the connection with the WSM software. For more information about controlling devices via the Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software, refer to the instruction manual for the software. You can download the software at www.
Using the EM 6000 Updating the firmware of the Dante™ interface To update the Dante™ interface (Audinate Brooklyn II) for the EM 6000 DANTE, you require the Firmware Updater software from Audinate. You can access it using the link below: https://www.audinate.com/products/firmware-update-manager ▷ To update the firmware, connect your computer to the Dante™ interface of the EM 6000 DANTE with a network cable.
Using the EM 6000 Status messages In certain situations, the EM 6000 display may show status messages and error messages. For messages relating to errors that can impair function, the red triangle to the right of the display for the particular channel also lights up. No Link No transmitter connected. ▷ Check the transmitter radio link with the receiving channel. See „Establishing a radio link“.
Using the EM 6000 Sync Fail Timeout The synchronization of the receiving channel with the transmitter was unsuccessful. The infrared interface for the receiver may not have been able to establish a link to the infrared interface of the transmitter. ▷ Hold the transmitter in front of the infrared interface for the receiver correctly. See „Synchronizing devices“. Sync Fail Unsupported Encryption AES 256 encryption is activated on the EM 6000 but the transmitter does not support it (SK(M) 9000).
Using the EM 6000 AF Peak The audio level of the transmitter is too high (> -2 dBFS). The signal is at risk of overloading and becoming distorted. ▷ Check the audio level of the transmitter and adjust it. See the “Gain” menu item under „Operating the SKM 6000 menu“ or „Operating the SK 6000 menu“.
Using the SKM 6000 Using the SKM 6000 These sections contain detailed information about operating the SKM 6000. You can find information about installing the SKM 6000 under „Installing the SKM 6000“.
Using the SKM 6000 Switching the SKM 6000 on and off ► To switch on the SKM 6000: ▷ Hold down the ON/OFF button until the Sennheiser logo appears on the display. To switch off the SKM 6000: ▷ Hold down the ON/OFF button until the display goes off.
Using the SKM 6000 Displays on the SKM 6000 handheld transmitter display panel ► You can view the following information on the transmitter display. Remaining battery life Shows the remaining battery life and the transmitter operating time. The time is displayed only if the BA 60 rechargeable battery is used. For normal batteries, only the charge level of the batteries is displayed without time information.
Using the SKM 6000 Transmission mode (LR/LD) The standard transmission mode of the transmitters in the Digital 6000 series is Long Range mode (LR). As a result, the transmitters in the Digital 6000 series are compatible with EM 9046 and EK 6042 if they are operated in Long Range mode. If required, Link Density mode (LD) can be activated in the menu of the EM 6000 (see „System -> Transmission Mode menu item“) in order to accommodate even more channels in the available frequency spectrum.
Using the SKM 6000 switches from the frequency preset set up to now to the frequency preset U, and sends a radio signal to the set frequency. Observe the general requirements and restrictions for using frequencies at the following address: www.sennheiser.com/frequency-information Preset menu item This menu item displays the frequency preset U together with its corresponding frequency. You cannot configure any settings here.
Using the SKM 6000 Lock menu item In this menu item, you can activate or deactivate the lock-off for the transmitter. Alternatively, you can also adjust the lock-off in the receiver and synchronize it with the transmitter. See „Sync Settings menu item“. To enable the lock-off: ▷ ▷ Open the Lock menu item and set the value to On. Save your entry by pressing the SET button. The automatic lock-off function will remain activated. To temporarily deactivate the lock function: ▷ Press the ON/OFF/ESC button.
Using the SKM 6000 Information menu item In this menu item, you can display the installed firmware version and the overall frequency range for the transmitter. Updating the firmware of the SKM 6000 The transmitter firmware is updated via the receiver. ▷ Update the transmitter firmware via the TX Update function in the System menu item on the receiver. See „System -> TX Update menu item“ under „System menu item“.
Using the SK 6000 Using the SK 6000 These sections contain detailed information about operating the SK 6000. You can find information about installing the SK 6000 under „Installing the SK 6000“.
Using the SK 6000 Operating elements of the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter ► 1 ON/OFF (ESC) button • Switch the transmitter on or off • See „Switching the SK 6000 on and off“ • Escape function in the menu • See „Operating the SK 6000 menu“ 2 DOWN button • Navigate through the transmitter operating menu • Change values in the operating menu • See „Operating the SK 6000 menu“ 3 SET button • Open a menu item • Save a setting in the menu • See „Operating the SK 6000 menu“ 4 UP button • Navigate through the tran
Using the SK 6000 Switching the SK 6000 on and off ► To switch on the SK 6000: ▷ Hold down the ON/OFF button until the Sennheiser logo appears on the display. To switch off the SK 6000: ▷ Hold down the ON/OFF button until the display goes off.
Using the SK 6000 Displays on the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter display panel ► You can view the following information on the transmitter display. Remaining battery life Shows the remaining battery life and the transmitter operating time. The time is displayed only if the BA 61 rechargeable battery is used. For normal batteries, only the charge level of the batteries is displayed without time information.
Using the SK 6000 Transmission mode (LR/LD) The standard transmission mode of the transmitters in the Digital 6000 series is Long Range mode (LR). As a result, the transmitters in the Digital 6000 series are compatible with EM 9046 and EK 6042 if they are operated in Long Range mode. If required, Link Density mode (LD) can be activated in the menu of the EM 6000 (see „System -> Transmission Mode menu item“) in order to accommodate even more channels in the available frequency spectrum.
Using the SK 6000 switches from the frequency preset set up to now to the frequency preset U, and sends a radio signal to the set frequency. Observe the general requirements and restrictions for using frequencies at the following address: www.sennheiser.com/frequency-information Preset menu item This menu item displays the frequency preset U together with its corresponding frequency. You cannot configure any settings here.
Using the SK 6000 This menu item is displayed only when a line signal is received by the SK 6000. Display menu item In this menu item, you can choose whether the home screen on the transmitter display shows the set frequency, the frequency preset, or the name of the transmitter or radio link. Alternatively, you can also adjust the home screen display in the receiver and synchronize it with the transmitter. See „Sync Settings menu item“.
Using the SK 6000 LED Mode menu item In this menu item, you can set the behavior of the blue LED above the SK 6000’s display panel. ON: The blue LED remains continuously lit. LCKOFF: The blue LED switches off once the lock-off function is enabled. MIC/LINE menu item In this menu item, you can configure whether to use a mic signal or a line signal, or whether to detect the type of signal automatically. • AUTO: The SK 6000 automatically detects whether a mic signal or a line signal is being received.
Using the SK 6000 Operating the SK 6000 with the KA 9000 COM command adapter You can use the KA 9000 COM command adapter to switch the audio channel on the EM 6000 receiver via remote control. You can press the COMMAND button to control the audio signal routing of the XLR-3 sockets and the Dante socket on the EM 6000. You can set the function of the Command button in the EM 6000 menu (see „Command Mode menu item“).
Using the SK 6212 Using the SK 6212 These sections contain detailed information about operating the SK 6212. You can find information about installing the SK 6212 under „Installing the SK 6212“.
Using the SK 6212 Switching the SK 6212 on and off ► Switching on the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter To switch on the SK 6212: ▷ Hold down the ON/OFF button until the Sennheiser logo appears on the display. The LED above the ON/OFF button lights up green. Switching on the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter and deactivating the RF signal To switch the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter on while deactivating the RF signal: ▷ Press and hold the ON/OFF button until the LED above the ON/OFF lights up red.
Using the SK 6212 Home screen After you switch on the transmitter, the display panel initially displays the Sennheiser logo. After a short time, the home screen is then displayed. ► The home screen has three different views in total that display different status information. ▷ Press the UP and DOWN buttons to switch between the home screens. To save energy, the display switches off when it is inactive. Press any button to reactivate it.
Using the SK 6212 Home screen 3: Audio ► The current audio level is shown on the home screen. Displays on the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter display ► You can view the following information on the transmitter display. Remaining battery life Shows the remaining battery life and the transmitter operating time. Frequency Shows the set frequency. Alternatively, the name of the radio link can also be displayed here. See „Home screen“.
Using the SK 6212 The lock-off is activated on the transmitter. See „Operating the SK 6212 menu“. Transmission power/transmission mode The standard transmission mode of the transmitters in the Digital 6000 series is Long Range mode (LR). If required, Link Density mode (LD) can be activated in the menu of the EM 6000 (see „System -> Transmission Mode menu item“) in order to accommodate even more channels in the available frequency spectrum.
Using the SK 6212 Menu item overview In the menu items, you can configure the settings below and display information. Frequency menu item In this menu item, you can adjust a frequency in 25 kHz steps. Observe the general requirements and restrictions for using frequencies at the following address: www.sennheiser.com/frequency-information Name menu item In this menu item, you can set a freely selectable name for the transmitter. The name can be up to eight characters long.
Using the SK 6212 Lock menu item In this menu item, you can activate or deactivate the lock-off for the transmitter. Alternatively, you can also adjust the lock-off in the receiver and synchronize it with the transmitter. See „Sync Settings menu item“. To enable the lock-off: ▷ Open the Lock menu item and set the value to On. ▷ Save your entry by pressing the SET button. The automatic lock-off function will remain activated. The display switches off.
Using the SK 6212 RF Power menu item In this menu item, you can set the transmission power of LR mode in two steps: • Standard: 15 mW transmission power • Low: 3.5 mW transmission power Observe the general requirements and restrictions for using frequencies at the following address: www.sennheiser.com/frequency-information Reset menu item In this menu item, you can reset the transmitter settings to the factory settings.
Using the L 6000 Using the L 6000 These sections contain detailed information about operating the L 6000 charger. You can find general information about the L 6000 charger and its corresponding charging modules under „Modular L 6000 charger“ and „Charging modules for L 6000 charger“. You can find information about installing the L 6000 charger under „Installing the L 6000 | LM 6060 | LM 6061 | LM 6062“. Switching the L 6000 on and off The L 6000 does not have a separate on/off switch.
Using the L 6000 Charging rechargeable batteries To charge the BA 60, BA 61 and BA 62 rechargeable batteries with the L 6000 charger, you need the LM 6060, LM 6061 or LM 6062 charging modules. Before charging, you have to install the charging modules in the L 6000 charger. For installation information, see „Installing the LM 6060, LM 6061 and LM 6062 charging modules in the L 6000“. Note on the charger firmware Always use the latest firmware for the L 6000 charger (version 2.
Using the L 6000 To charge the rechargeable batteries: ▷ Insert the rechargeable battery into the charging module as shown in the figure until it audibly clicks into place. The rechargeable batteries can be inserted into the charging modules only in one direction. You can see the charge level of the rechargeable batteries from the LEDs on the charging modules (see „Meaning of the LEDs on the L 6000 charger and LM 6060, LM 6061 and LM 6062 charging modules“).
Using the L 6000 Meaning of the LEDs on the L 6000 charger and LM 6060, LM 6061 and LM 6062 charging modules You can read the following information from the LEDs on the L 6000 charger and the LM 6060, LM 6061 and LM 6062 charging modules: L 6000 status LEDs The L 6000 charger has two status LEDs on the front of the device to the left.
Using the L 6000 LM 6060, LM 6061 and LM 6062 status LEDs The LM 6060, LM 6061 and LM 6062 modules each have two charging slots. Next to each charging slot, there is a status LED that displays the following status information: ► Flashing red >> the charging slot or rechargeable battery is too hot or too cold and the charging process was stopped. Lights up red >> the rechargeable battery is defective. Flashing yellow >> the rechargeable battery is being regenerated.
Using the L 6000 Preparing rechargeable batteries for storage (storage mode) If you are not using the rechargeable batteries for a longer period of time and therefore want to store them, the rechargeable batteries should have a charge of approx. 70%. You can set this level using the storage mode from the Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software. ▷ To do so, connect the L 6000 charger to a network (see „Connecting the L 6000 to a network“) and establish the connection with the WSM software.
Using the L 6000 Resetting settings (factory reset) To reset the L 6000 charger settings to the factory settings: ▷ Use a pointed object to press the Reset button on the front of the L 6000 charger. The settings are reset to the factory settings.
Using the L 6000 Updating the firmware You can update the firmware for the L 6000 charger using the Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software. ▷ To do so, connect the L 6000 charger to a network (see „Connecting the L 6000 to a network“) and establish the connection with the WSM software. For more information about controlling devices via the Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software, refer to the instruction manual for the software. You can download the software at www.sennheiser.
Using the L 6000 Operating the L 6000 via a network You can use the Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager software to operate the charger via a network connection. ▷ To do so, connect the L 6000 charger to a network (see „Connecting the L 6000 to a network“) and establish the connection with the WSM software. For more information about controlling devices via the Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software, refer to the instruction manual for the software. You can download the software at www.
Establishing a radio link Establishing a radio link Note the following points when you establish a radio link between the transmitter and receiver. Adjusting frequencies 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. Set a frequency in the receiving channel of the receiver (see „Frequency menu item“) and synchronize it with the transmitter (see „Synchronizing devices“). 2.
Establishing a radio link The LQI display shows the following information: ► Green range from 50% to 100%: • No transmission errors The transmission quality is good enough to ensure an audio quality of 100%. Yellow range from 20% to 49%: • Individual transmission errors: short-term error correction active • Individual audio artifacts may be audible There are initial transmission errors. In rare cases, there are initial audible audio artifacts. Error correction may be active in this case.
Synchronizing devices Synchronizing devices To synchronize an EM 6000 receiving channel with a transmitter: ▷ Press the SYNC button for the desired receiving channel. ► ▷ Hold the transmitter in front of the EM 6000 infrared interface at a distance of between 3 and 30 cm (1 3/16" to 11 13/16"). ▷ Ensure that you align the transmitter so that its infrared interface next to the display is pointing at the infrared interface of the EM 6000. ▷ Maintain the specified distance.
Overview USER KNOWLEDGE Overview In this section, we want to provide you with useful background information about specific issues that play an important role in using the Digital 6000 series. Antennas There are different types of antennas, which are used in different ways. For information about this subject, see „Recommendations for using antennas“.
Recommendations for using antennas Recommendations for using antennas Click the two options above to learn more about using rod antennas and remote antennas. Rod antennas (included in the delivery) The EM 6000 can be operated throughout the entire frequency spectrum with the UHF rod antennas included in the delivery.
Recommendations for using antennas • Omni-directional antennas receive the signals from every horizontal direction equally and are not directed. • Directional antennas amplify signals from a specific direction while the remaining signals are attenuated. If you want to receive only transmitters from a specific direction, for example, if the antennas are next to a stage, we recommend using this type of antenna because it can significantly improve the reception quality.
Equidistant frequency grid Equidistant frequency grid The Digital 6000 series can work in an equidistant frequency grid because the transmitter and receiver are free from intermodulation. In this case, all of the assigned frequencies are the same distance from each other. • The minimum frequency spacing is then 400 kHz. • The minimum distance from the transmitters to the antennas should be 4 m (13 ft).
Link Density mode Link Density mode As of firmware version 3.0, the Digital 6000 series supports Link Density mode (LD mode) LD mode doubles the number of usable carrier frequencies in the available spectrum, as the minimum distance for the equidistant frequency grid is reduced from 400 to 200 kHz. This is achieved by reducing the transmission power and modulation bandwidth of the transmitter.
Word clock scenarios for digital audio (AES3 and Dante™) Word clock scenarios for digital audio (AES3 and Dante™) The EM 6000 supports two clock rates: 48 kHz and 96 kHz (see „System > Wordclock menu item“ under „System menu item“). You can use either the internal word clock on the EM 6000 or connect an external word clock (see „Connecting the word clock“). An external word clock can also be forwarded to a downstream device via the word clock output.
Word clock scenarios for digital audio (AES3 and Dante™) Defining the master and slave The EM 6000 word clock input, the EM 6000 internal word clock, the word clock of the Audinate Brooklyn II Dante™ interface, or the Dante™ network can be defined as the master. To define the internal word clock of the EM 6000 as the master: ▷ In the Wordclock menu in the EM 6000 System menu item, choose the option Internal 48 kHz or Internal 96 kHz (see „System -> Wordclock menu item“ under „System menu item“).
Overview SPECIFICATIONS Overview In the sections below, you can find information about the different variants of the products in the Digital 6000 series as well as specifications in relation to the system and individual products. Product variants and frequency variants >> „Product variants“ System-specific and product-specific specifications >> „Specifications“ You can also find information about safely cleaning and maintaining Digital 6000 series products.
Product variants SKM 6000 product variants The following product variants of the SKM 6000 handheld transmitter are available: ► Product Frequency range Article no. SKM 6000 A1-A4 470.200 – 558.000 MHz 506302 SKM 6000 A5-A8 550.000 – 638.000 MHz 506303 SKM 6000 B1-B4 630.000 – 718.000 MHz 506304 SKM 6000 A5-A8 US 550.000 – 607.800 MHz 506367 SKM 6000 A1-A4 JP 470.150 – 558.000 MHz 506337 SKM 6000 A5-A8 JP 550.000 – 638.000 MHz 506338 SKM 6000 B1-B4 JP 630.000 – 713.
Product variants SK 6212 product variants The following product variants of the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter are available: ► Product Frequency range Article no. SK 6212 A1-A4 470.200 – 558.000 MHz 508513 SK 6212 A5-A8 550.000 – 638.000 MHz 508514 SK 6212 B1-B4 630.000 – 713.800 MHz 508515 SK 6212 A5-A8 US 550.000 – 607.800 MHz 508521 SK 6212 B1-B4 AU 630.000 – 693.
Specifications Specifications You can find the cross-system and product-specific technical data in the sections below. System ► Frequency range 470 to 714 MHz Transmission system Digital modulation LR mode (Long Range): Min. frequency spacing for equidistant grid: 400 kHz LD mode (Link Density): Min.
Specifications Image rejection > 100 dB, typical Blocking > 80 dB, typical Audio frequency response LR mode: 30 Hz to 20 kHz (1.5 dB) LD mode: 30 Hz to 14 kHz (1.5 dB) Analog audio outputs One XLR-3 and 6.3 mm (1/4") jack per channel (transformed-balanced), -10 dBu to +18 dBu in increments of 1 dB (2 kΩ) Digital audio outputs AES3-2003, XLR-3: 48 kHz, 96 kHz, 24 bit Can be externally synchronized using WCLK loop-through with BNC sockets Headphone output 6.
Specifications Diversity True bit diversity Frequency range 470 to 714 MHz Sensitivity -100 dBm, typical Image rejection > 100 dB, typical Blocking > 80 dB, typical Audio frequency response LR mode: 30 Hz to 20 kHz (1.5 dB) LD mode: 30 Hz to 14 kHz (1.5 dB) Analog audio outputs One XLR-3 and 6.
Specifications SKM 6000 ► Frequency range 470,200 to 718,000 MHz Different frequency variants: see „SKM 6000 product variants“ Switching bandwidth 88 MHz Frequency stability < 5 ppm Tunability 25 kHz steps Lower frequency limit (-3 dB) Adjustable: 60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz RF output power LR mode: 25 mW rms LD mode: 1 mW rms Audio frequency response LR mode: 30 Hz to 20 kHz (3 dB) LD mode: 30 Hz to 14 kHz (3 dB) Audio amplification Can be set in 3 dB steps from 0 dB to +62 dB (for each c
Specifications SK 6000 ► Frequency range 470,200 to 718,000 MHz Different frequency variants: see „SK 6000 product variants“ Switching bandwidth 88 MHz Frequency stability < 5 ppm Tunability 25 kHz steps Lower frequency limit (-3 dB) Adjustable: 60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz RF output power LR mode: 25 mW rms LD mode: 3.
Specifications SK 6212 ► Frequency range 470.200 – 713.800 MHz Different frequency variants: see „SK 6212 product variants“ Switching bandwidth up to 88 MHz Frequency stability < 5 ppm Tunability 25 kHz steps Lower frequency limit (-3 dB) Adjustable: 30 Hz, 60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz RF output power LR mode: Standard: 15 mW rms Low: 3.5 mW rms LD mode: 3.
Specifications L 6000 ► Charging capacity Up to 8 accupacks (BA 60, BA 61 and BA 62) across 4 exchangeable charging modules (LM 6060, LM 6061 and LM 6062) Charging times at 20° C BA 60: 80%: approx. 1:15 h (approx. 4:45 h operating time) Full: approx. 2:30 h BA 61: 80%: approx. 1:45 h (approx. 5:00 h operating time) Full: approx. 3:15 h BA 62: 80%: approx. 1:15 h (approx. 9:30 h operating time) Full: approx.
Specifications LM 6060 | LM 6061 | LM 6062 ► Dimensions (H × W × L) 44 × 99 × 182 mm (1 3/4" x 3 7/8" x 7 3/16") Weight 144 g (5.5 oz) Rechargeable battery type LM 6060: 2× BA 60 LM 6061: 2× BA 61 LM 6062: 2× BA 62 BA 60 | BA 61 | BA 62 ► Charging capacity BA 60: 1600 mAh BA 61: 2000 mAh BA 62: 1180 mAh Output voltage BA 60: 3.7 V BA 61: 3.7 V BA 62: 3.
Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning and maintenance Note the following information when cleaning and maintaining Digital 6000 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. ▷ Disconnect the products from the power supply system and remove rechargeable batteries and batteries before you begin cleaning.
Cleaning and maintenance From time to time, you should also clean the microphone module contacts: ▷ Wipe the contacts of the microphone module with a soft, dry cloth. Cleaning the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter contacts. Wipe the contacts with a dry cloth. Cleaning the L 6000 charger ▷ Remove all rechargeable batteries from the charging slots. ▷ Disconnect the L 6000 charger from the power supply system before cleaning. ▷ Clean the product with a dry cloth.
