SK 9000 Instruction manual
Contents Important safety instructions ........................................................... 2 DE Contents The SK 9000 bodypack transmitter .................................................. 4 Product overview ................................................................................ 5 EN Delivery includes ................................................................................. 4 Connecting the antenna ..................................................................
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. Do not use the product near water. Only clean the product with a dry cloth. Do not place the product near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Switch rechargeable batterypowered products off after use. Immediately remove rechargeable batteries from an obviously defective product. When not using rechargeable batteries for extended periods of time, charge them regularly (about every three months). Do not continue to use defective rechargeable batteries. Only use rechargeable batteries specified by Sennheiser. Remove the rechargeable batteries if the product will not be used for extended periods of time.
The SK 9000 bodypack transmitter The SK 9000 bodypack transmitter The SK 9000 transmitter offers great ease of use and can easily be adapted to any transmission situation: • • • • • • • • • • • Rugged housing Input gain adjustable in 3 dB steps Switchable 1 kHz test tone, useful for level matching the system and for the walk test High accuracy of charge status display (BA 61) or remaining operating time display (B 61) Switchable low cut filter for filtering out low frequency components Frequencies tuneab
Product overview 2 3 4 EN 5 C 6 7 8 9 0 FR 1 DE Product overview 9 B D IT 0 NL ES A 1 3-pin special audio socket for - Sennheiser microphones - Sennheiser CI 1-4 instrument cable - KA 9000 COM command adapter 2 ON/OFF button with ESC function (cancel) 3 ON LED - lights up constantly: transmitter is operational - flashes regularly: remaining operating time is less than 30 minutes - flashes with high levels: audio signal is excessively high 4 Antenna socket 5 6 7 8 9 Infra-red i
Preparing the SK 9000 for use Overview of the standard display after switch-on After switch-on, the bodypack transmitter displays the following standard display: 1 2 3:59 3 4 5 6 480.
Preparing the SK 9000 for use DE Charge the BA 61 accupack before using it for the first time (see the instruction manual for the Digital 9000 system). Damage to the bodypack transmitter and/or the accupack/ battery pack EN CAUTION! Inserting batteries into the B 61 battery pack 왘 Insert the batteries into the battery pack (see diagram). Observe IT ES ZH RU PT correct polarity when inserting the batteries.
Preparing the SK 9000 for use Removing and attaching the accupack/battery pack To remove the accupack/battery pack: 왘 Push the two catches 9 and pull the accupack/battery pack away from the bodypack transmitter as shown in diagram 2. 1 2 To attach the accupack/battery pack: 왘 Slide the accupack/battery pack onto the guide rails A (see diagram 1) until it locks into place with an audible click. The bodypack transmitter is then operational.
Preparing the SK 9000 for use 왘 Lock the 3-pin special audio connector by screwing down the 2 EN 1 DE coupling ring. ES IT FR 1 Connecting the antenna 2 ZH RU PT 1 NL 왘 Only use the supplied antenna. 왘 Connect the antenna as shown: Connecting the KA 9000 COM command adapter 왘 Connect the 3-pin special audio connector of the KA 9000 COM to the 3-pin special audio socket 1 of the SK 9000.
Using the SK 9000 Using the SK 9000 Before using your bodypack transmitter, ask the relevant wireless regulatory authority for the exact frequency allocations and apply for an individual license if necessary. The supplied supplement “Framework requirements and restrictions on frequency usage” provides an overview of the different European framework requirements and restrictions on frequency usage.
Using the SK 9000 2 pressed until the “Name” standard display appears. The RF signal is not activated and the transmission mode display “HD”/“LR” flashes. If you call up the “Tune” or “Preset” menu item within the next 10 seconds, the RF signal remains deactivated until you exit the menu item. If you do not call up one of the mentioned menu items, the RF signal is automatically activated after 10 seconds.
Using the SK 9000 Activating/deactivating the automatic lock mode (Autolock) The bodypack transmitter has an automatic lock mode that can be activated or deactivated via the “LOCK” menu item (see page 16). To permanently activate the automatic lock mode: 왘 Call up the “LOCK” menu item and select “On”. 왘 Store your setting by pressing the SET button 7. The automatic lock mode is permanently activated and the lock mode icon 5 lights up constantly.
Using the SK 9000 7. The automatic lock mode is permanently deactivated. The lock mode icon 5 goes off. DE 왘 Store your setting by pressing the SET button UP / / DOWN SET to call up the operating menu or a menu item, to switch between the selection areas of a menu item and to store your settings. 왘 Press the UP button /DOWN button to select menu items and to change the settings of a menu item.
Using the SK 9000 Status display Meaning Setting is being stored Firmware is being updated Firmware update has failed Overview of the menu items Icon Name Function Tune Sets a frequency 15 Preset Selects a frequency preset 15 Name Enters a name 15 Gain Adjusts the input gain 15 Low cut Sets the low-cut filter 16 RF mode Adjusts the transmission mode 16 Display Selects a standard display 16 Cable Emulates different instrument cable lengths 16 Lock Activates/deactivates the loc
Using the SK 9000 EN Via the “Tune” menu item, you can set a frequency. The frequencies are tuneable in 25 kHz steps. If you store your setting, the set frequency is automatically assigned to the user-defined frequency preset “U”. The bodypack transmitter then changes from the currently set frequency preset to the frequency preset “U” and transmits on the set frequency. DE “Tune”– Setting a frequency 왘 Proceed as described in the instruction manual for the Digital 9000 system.
Using the SK 9000 “Low cut” – Setting the low-cut filter Via the “Low cut” menu item, you can set the low-cut filter.
Cleaning and maintaining the SK 9000 Cleaning and maintaining the SK 9000 왘 Keep all liquids away from the devices. 왘 Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents. ZH RU PT 왘 Remove the rechargeable batteries or batteries before cleaning. 왘 Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the bodypack transmitter. 왘 Wipe the contacts B with a dry cloth. ES Liquids entering the housing of the devices can cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics.
If a problem occurs ... If a problem occurs ... Problem Possible cause Possible solution Transmitter cannot be operated, “LOCK” appears on the display panel Lock mode is activated Deactivate the lock mode. No operation indication Batteries are flat or accupack is flat Replace the batteries or recharge the accupack (see page 8). No RF signal at the receiver Transmitter and receiver are not on the same frequency Transmitter to the same frequency as the receiver.
Specifications Specifications EM 9046 DRX EN 470 to 798 MHz, divided into 24 MHz booster frequency ranges TX variant Booster variant A1–A8 470–798 MHz A1–A4 (expandable 470– to 934 MHz) 558 MHz A1 470–494 MHz FR Frequency ranges DE System characteristics A2 494–518 MHz A4 534–558 MHz A5 550–574 MHz A6 574–598 MHz ES A5–A8 550– 638 MHz IT A3 510–534 MHz A7 590–614 MHz NL A8 614–638 MHz TX variant Booster variant B1–B8 470–798 MHz B1–B4 (expandable 630– to 934 MHz) 718 MHz B1 630–65
Specifications Latency Analog Audio Out: 3.2 ms Digital Audio Out: 3 ms (AES/EBU) THD “HD” mode: < 0.01% (at 1 kHz) “LR” mode: < 0.03% (at 1 kHz) Operating conditions Ambient temperature –10°C to +50°C Relative humidity max. 85% at 40°C (non-condensing) Protection against dripping and light splashing of liquids the product must not be exposed to dripping and splashing (IP2X) Storage and transport conditions Ambient temperature –25°C to +70°C Relative humidity max.
Specifications “HD” mode: 10 mW rms, 50 mW peak “LR” mode: 25 mW rms, 50 mW peak Frequency stability < 5 ppm Tuneability in steps of 25 kHz Antenna output coax socket, 50 Mic/line input 3-pin special audio socket Audio gain mic: adjustable in 3 dB steps from 0 dB to +42 dB instruments: adjustable in 3 dB steps from –6 dB to +42 dB IT AF characteristics FR EN DE RF output power ES line: adjustable in 3 dB steps from –6 dB to +42 dB Input impedance mic: 22 k Lower cut-off frequency
Specifications In compliance with Europe EMC EN 301489-1/-9 Radio EN 300422-1/-2 Safety EN 60065 EN 62311 (SAR) Approved by USA Part 74 FCC-ID: DMOSK9000 limited to 698 MHz Canada Industry Canada RSS-123 IC: 2099A-SK9000 limited to 698 MHz Brazil QUANTA BRASIL IMPORTAÇÃO E EXPORTAÇÃO LTDA. 0927-15-7356 0927-15-7356 EUROBRAS FILM PRODUÇÕES CINEMATOGRAFICAS LTDA.
SK 9000 Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany www.sennheiser.com Publ. 06/17, 547017 SK 9000 Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co.
