SKM 9000 Instruction manual
Contents Contents Important safety instructions ........................................................... 2 The SKM 9000 radio microphone ...................................................... 4 Delivery includes ................................................................................. 4 Product overview ................................................................................ 5 Preparing the SKM 9000 for use .......................................................
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.
Important safety instructions Keep away from children. Observe correct polarity. Do not expose to moisture. Only charge rechargeable batteries at ambient temperatures between 10°C/50°F and 40°C/104°F. Only charge rechargeable batteries with a charger recommended by Sennheiser. Pack/store charged rechargeable batteries so that the terminals cannot contact each other – danger of shorting out/ fire hazard. Do not mutilate or dismantle. Switch rechargeable batterypowered products off after use.
The SKM 9000 radio microphone The SKM 9000 radio microphone The SKM 9000 radio microphone 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 Detection and support of the type of microphone head being used, incl.
Product overview Product overview 5 6 7 8 A 90 B C D 4 3 D 1 1 Microphone head 9 2 Contact rings 0 of microphone head A 3 Contacts of radio microphone 4 COMMAND button (COM version only)* 5 Display panel 6 Infra-red interface B 7 Accupack or battery pack for 2 AA size C cells 8 Body of radio microphone 2 DOWN button UP button SET button ON/OFF button with ESC function (cancel): - lights up constantly: radio microphone is operational Antenna Catches for accupack/battery pack The COMMAND button
Product overview Overview of the standard display after switch-on After switch-on, the radio microphone displays the following standard display. 1 2 3:59 3 4 5 6 480.
Preparing the SKM 9000 for use Preparing the SKM 9000 for use Selecting the accupack/battery pack You can power the SKM 9000 radio microphone using: • • the BA 60 accupack the B 60 battery pack for two 1.5 V AA size batteries Charge the BA 60 accupack before using it for the first time (see the instruction manual for the Digital 9000 system).
Preparing the SKM 9000 for use Removing and attaching the accupack/battery pack To remove the accupack/battery pack: 왘 Push the two catches D and pull the accupack/battery pack out of the radio microphone’s body (see diagram 1). When removing the accupack/battery pack, the settings of the radio microphone are retained. To attach the accupack/battery pack: 왘 Push the accupack/battery pack into the radio microphone’s body until it locks into place with an audible click (see diagram 2).
Using the SKM 9000 1 With some microphone heads, the upper part of the sound inlet basket can be unscrewed. To fully unscrew the microphone head, always hold it as shown. For an overview of suitable microphone heads, refer to the table on page 6. 1 왘 Screw the desired microphone head to the radio microphone. The radio microphone is operational again. When unscrewing the microphone head 1 during operation, the muting function is automatically activated.
Using the SKM 9000 Switching the SKM 9000 on/off To switch the SKM 9000 on: 왘 Keep the ON/OFF button B pressed until the Sennheiser logo appears on the display panel 5. The ON/OFF button B is backlit in blue and the selected standard display (here: “Frequency”, see page 15) appears on the display panel 5. The radio microphone transmits an RF signal and the transmission mode display “HD”/“LR” lights up constantly: 3:59 B 480.
Using the SKM 9000 Switching on the SKM 9000 on and checking the set frequency before the RF signal is activated 왘 Switch on the SKM 9000 by keeping the ON/OFF button B pressed until the “Name” standard display appears. The RF signal is not activated and the transmission mode display “HD”/“LR” 6 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.
Using the SKM 9000 While this display is shown (about 2 seconds), you can temporarily deactivate the lock mode: 0 or the DOWN button 9. 왘 Press the UP button The following display appears on the display panel: 왘 Press the SET button A. The lock mode is temporarily deactivated. - If you do not press a button, the lock mode is activated again after 2 seconds. The lock mode icon 5 lights up constantly again.
Using the SKM 9000 Calling up and selecting menu items, changing and storing settings, cancelling an entry Button Operation UP / DOWN SET 왘 Press the SET button 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. the UP button /DOWN 왘 Press button to select menu items and to change the settings of a menu item.
Using the SKM 9000 Overview of the menu items Icon Name Function Page Tune Sets a frequency 14 Preset Selects a frequency preset 14 Name Enters a name 15 Gain Adjusts the input gain 15 Low cut Sets the low-cut filter 15 RF mode Adjusts the transmission mode 15 Display Selects a standard display 15 Lock Activates/deactivates the lock mode 15 Test tone Activates the test tone for level matching the system and for the walk test 16 Reset Resets the factory default settings 16
Using the SKM 9000 To activate a different booster frequency range: 왘 Proceed as described in the instruction manual for the Digital 9000 system. You first activate the booster frequency range on the EM 9046. If you then synchronize the transmitter and the receiver, the booster frequency range on the transmitter will also be activated. “Name” – Entering a name Via the “Name” menu item, you can enter a freely selectable name for the radio microphone.
Cleaning and maintaining the SKM 9000 “Test tone” – Activating the 1 kHz test tone Via the “Test tone” menu item, you can activate a 1 kHz test tone. This test tone is transmitted instead of the input signal. You can use this function for level matching your system or for the walk test. “Reset” – Resetting the factory default settings Via the “Reset” menu item, you can reset the radio microphone to its factory default settings.
Cleaning and maintaining the SKM 9000 To clean the sound inlet basket: • • Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the upper sound inlet basket from the inside and outside or scrub with a brush and rinse with clear water. 왘 If necessary, clean the foam insert with a mild detergent or replace the foam insert. 왘 Dry the upper sound inlet basket and the foam insert. 왘 Reinsert the foam insert. 왘 Replace the sound inlet basket on the microphone head and screw it tight.
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. 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 System characteristics Frequency ranges 470 to 798 MHz, divided into 24 MHz booster frequency ranges EM 9046 DRX TX variant Booster variant A1–A8 470–798 MHz A1–A4 (expandable to 470– 558 MHz 934 MHz) A1 470–494 MHz A2 494–518 MHz A3 510–534 MHz A4 534–558 MHz A5–A8 550– 638 MHz A5 550–574 MHz A6 574–598 MHz A7 590–614 MHz A8 614–638 MHz EM 9046 DRX TX variant Booster variant B1–B8 470–798 MHz B1–B4 (expandable to 630– 934 MHz) 718 MHz B1 630–654 MHz B2 654–678 MHz B
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 SKM 9000 characteristics RF characteristics Frequency ranges 470 MHz to 798 MHz, divided into 4 ranges: SKM 9000 A1–A4: 470–558 MHz SKM 9000 A5–A8: 550–638 MHz SKM 9000 B1–B4: 630–718 MHz SKM 9000 B5–B8: 710–798 MHz (see also table “System characteristics” on page 19) Frequency ranges USA 550 MHz to 718 MHz, divided into 2 ranges: SKM 9000 A5–A8: 550–638 MHz SKM 9000 B1–B4: 630–718 MHz Switching bandwidth 88 MHz RF output power “HD” mode: 10 mW rms, 50 mW peak “LR” mode: 25 mW rms, 50
Manufacturer Declarations Approved by USA Part 74 FCC-ID: DMOSKM9000 limited to 698 MHz Canada Industry Canada RSS-123 IC: 2099A-SKM9000 limited to 698 MHz Brazil QUANTA BRASIL IMPORTAÇÃO E EXPOR-TAÇÃO LTDA. 0261-15-7356 EUROBRAS FILM PRODUÇÕES CINEMATOGRAFICAS LTDA.
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