SK 2000 Instruction manual
Contents Important safety instructions .......................................................................... 2 The SK 2000 bodypack transmitter ................................................................ 3 Areas of application ........................................................................................ 3 The frequency bank system .......................................................................... 4 Delivery includes ...............................................................
Important safety instructions Important 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. • 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.
The SK 2000 bodypack transmitter The SK 2000 bodypack transmitter This bodypack transmitter is part of the 2000 series. With this series, Sennheiser offers high-quality state-of-the-art RF transmission systems with a high level of operational reliability and ease of use. Transmitters and receivers permit wireless transmission with studio-quality sound.
The SK 2000 bodypack transmitter Overview of the microphones and instrument cables: Microphone/instrument cable Type Pick-up pattern MKE 1 clip-on microphone omni-directional ME 102 clip-on microphone cardioid ME 104 clip-on microphone cardioid condenser ME 105 clip-on microphone super-cardioid HSP 2 headmic omni-directional HSP 4 headmic cardioid CI 1-4 instrument cable – – The frequency bank system The bodypack transmitter is available in 6 UHF frequency ranges with up to 3,000 transmis
Delivery includes Each of the channels in the frequency banks “1” to “20” has been factorypreset to a fixed frequency (frequency preset). The factory-preset frequencies within one frequency bank are intermodulation-free. These frequencies cannot be changed. For an overview of the frequency presets, please refer to the supplied frequency information sheet. Updated versions of the frequency information sheet can be downloaded from the corresponding product page on our website at www.sennheiser.com.
Product overview Product overview Overview of the SK 2000 bodypack transmitter 쐋 쐃 쐇 씉 쐏 쐂 쐄 씈 쐂 쐉 쐆 쐊 쐎 쐈 쐅 쐈 쐂 Charging contacts 쐃 Microphone/instrument input (MIC/LINE), 3-pole special audio 쐆 socket, lockable 쐊 쐇 MUTE switch 쐎 쐋 Antenna 쐅 쐏 Operation and battery status indicator, red LED: 쐈 lit = ON flashing = LOW BATT 쐉 SET button UP/DOWN button 왖/왔 Battery compartment Battery compartment cover (metal) Battery compartment catches Infra-red interface 쐄 Audio overmodulation indicator, 씈 O
Product overview Overview of the displays After switch-on, the bodypack transmitter displays the standard display “Frequency/Name”. For further illustrations and examples of the different standard displays, refer to page 15. The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds. 햲 햵 햳 햴 543.
Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation Inserting the batteries/accupack For powering the bodypack transmitter, you can either use two 1.5 V AA size batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack or the DC 2 power adapter (accessories, visit www.sennheiser.com). 왘 Open the battery compartment by pushing the two catches 쐈 in the direction of the arrows and open the cover 쐅.
Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation Connecting the microphone cable/instrument cable The audio input is designed for the connection of both condenser microphones and instruments (e.g. guitars). DC powering of the condenser microphones is via the MIC/LINE socket 쐃 (3-pole special audio socket). 왘 Use one of the recommended Sennheiser microphones or the CI 1-4 instrument cable (see page 3).
Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation Attaching the bodypack transmitter to clothing You can use bodypack pouch or the belt clip 씍 to attach the bodypack transmitter to clothing (e.g. belt, waistband). 씍 The belt clip is detachable so that you can also attach the transmitter with the antenna pointing downwards. To do so, withdraw the belt clip 씍 from its fixing points and attach it the other way round. The belt clip 씍 is secured so that it cannot slide out of its fixing points accidentally.
Using the bodypack transmitter Using the bodypack transmitter To establish a transmission link, proceed as follows: 1. Switch the bodypack transmitter on (see next section). 2. Switch the receiver on (see the instruction manual of the receiver). The transmission link is established and the display backlighting of the receiver changes from red to orange. It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 20.
Using the bodypack transmitter 왘 Press the UP/DOWN button 왖/왔. “RF Mute On?” appears on the display panel. SET 왘 Press the SET button. The transmission frequency is displayed but the bodypack transmitter does not transmit an RF signal. The transmission icon 햵 is not displayed. When the pilot tone function is activated on both bodypack transmitter and receiver, “RF Mute” (backlit in red) appears alternately with the standard display on the receiver’s display panel. 543.
Using the bodypack transmitter SET ON/OFF 왘 Press the SET button or the ON/OFF button. “Locked” appears on the display panel. 왘 Press the UP/DOWN button 왖/왔. “Unlock?” appears on the display panel. 왘 Press the SET button. SET The lock mode is temporarily deactivated. – When you are in the operating menu, the lock mode remains deactivated until you exit the operating menu. – When one of the standard displays is shown, the lock mode is automatically activated after 10 seconds.
Using the bodypack transmitter The current state of the muting function or the RF signal is displayed on the display panel of the bodypack transmitter. An additional display of the muting function appears on the receiver’s display panel when • the pilot tone function is activated on both bodypack transmitter and receiver and, in addition, • this display has been activated via the “Warnings” menu item on the receiver (see the instruction manual of the receiver). 543.
Using the bodypack transmitter You can also deactivate the RF signal on switch-on. For more information, refer to the chapter “Switching the bodypack transmitter on/off” on page 11. Using the ON/OFF button, you can also activate/deactivate the RF signal during operation. To do so, briefly press the ON/OFF button and proceed as described on page 12. Selecting a standard display 왘 Press the UP/DOWN button 왖/왔 to select a standard display: Contents of the display Selectable standard display 543.
Using the operating menu Using the operating menu The buttons Button Function of the button Press the ON/OFF button ON/OFF • Switches the bodypack transmitter on and off • Cancels the entry and returns to the current standard display (ESC function) • Activates/deactivates the RF signal (special function, see page 13) Press the SET button SET • Changes from the current standard display to the operating menu • Calls up a menu item • Enters a submenu • Stores the settings and returns to the operating men
Using the operating menu Display Function of the menu item Main menu “Menu” Sensitivity Adjusts the sensitivity “AF” Frequency Preset Sets the frequency bank and the channel Name Enters a freely selectable name Auto Lock Activates/deactivates the automatic lock mode Advanced Calls up the extended menu “Advanced Menu” Exit Exits the operating menu and returns to the current standard display Extended menu “Advanced Menu” Tune Sets the transmission frequencies for the frequency banks “U1” to “U
Using the operating menu Working with the operating menu If the lock mode is activated, you have to deactivate it in order to be able to work with the operating menu (see page 12). By way of example of the “Sensitivity” menu, this section describes how to use the operating menu. Changing from a standard display to the operating menu SET 왘 Press the SET button. The current standard display is replaced by the main menu. The last called up menu item is displayed.
Using the operating menu Canceling an entry ON/OFF 왘 Press the ON/OFF button to cancel the entry. The current standard display appears on the display panel. To subsequently return to the last edited menu item: SET 왘 Press the SET button repeatedly until the last edited menu item appears. Exiting a menu item 왘 Change to the “Exit” menu item. Menu Exit SET 왘 Confirm your selection. You return to the next higher menu level or you exit the operating menu and return to the current standard display.
Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with a receiver Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with a receiver When synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with a receiver, please observe the following: 왘 Only use a transmitter and a receiver from the same frequency range (see the type plates on the transmitter and the receiver). 왘 Make sure that the desired frequencies are listed in the enclosed frequency information sheet.
Cleaning the bodypack transmitter Cleaning the bodypack transmitter CAUTION ! Liquids can damage the electronics of the bodypack transmitter! Liquids entering the housing of the device can cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics. 왘 Keep all liquids away from the bodypack transmitter. 왘 Use a cloth to clean the bodypack transmitter from time to time. If a problem occurs ...
If a problem occurs ... Problem Possible cause Possible solution RF signal available, no audio signal, “MUTE” appears on the display panel Bodypack transmitter is muted (MUTE) Cancel the muting (see page 13). Receiver’s squelch threshold is adjusted too high Reduce the squelch threshold setting on the receiver. Bodypack transmitter doesn’t transmit a pilot tone Activate or deactivate the pilot tone transmission (“Pilot Tone” menu item).
Specifications Specifications RF characteristics Modulation wideband FM Frequency ranges 516–558, 558–626, 626–698, 718–790, 790–865, 606–678 MHz (Aw to Dw, Gw, GBw, see page 4) Transmission frequencies up to 3,000 frequencies, tuneable in steps of 25 kHz 20 frequency banks, each with up to 64 factory-preset channels 6 frequency banks, each with up to 64 user programmable channels Switching bandwidth up to 75 MHz Nominal/peak deviation ±24 kHz/±48 kHz Frequency stability ±15 ppm RF output pow
Specifications Overall device Temperature range – 10°C to + 55°C Power supply 2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V or BA 2015 accupack Nominal voltage 2.4 V Power consumption: • at nominal voltage typ. 185 mA (30 mW) • with switched-off transmitter 25 μA Operating time typ. 8 hrs Dimensions approx. 82 mm x 64 mm x 24 mm Weight (incl. batteries) approx.
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