SKM 2000 Instruction manual
Contents Contents Important safety instructions .......................................................................... 2 The SKM 2000 radio microphone ..................................................................... 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 device on to third parties. • Heed all warnings and follow all instructions. • Clean the device only with a slightly damp cloth. • Do not place the device near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat. • Only use attachments/accessories specified by Sennheiser.
The SKM 2000 radio microphone The SKM 2000 radio microphone This radio microphone 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 SKM 2000 radio microphone The frequency bank system The radio microphone is available in 5 UHF frequency ranges with up to 3,000 transmission frequencies per frequency range: Range GBw: 606 – 678 Range Aw: 516 – 558 500 Range Gw: 558 – 626 600 Range Bw: 626 – 698 Range Cw: 718 – 790 700 Range Dw: 790 – 865 800 Each frequency range (Aw–Dw, Gw, GBw) offers 26 frequency banks with up to 64 channels each: Channel 1 – frequency preset Channel 2 – frequency preset Frequency bank 1 ...
Delivery includes Delivery includes The packaging contains the following items: 1 SKM 2000 radio microphone 2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V 1 microphone clamp 8 color-coded identification rings 1 pouch 1 instruction manual 1 frequency information sheet 1 RF power information sheet You additionally require 1 microphone head.
Product overview Product overview Overview of the SKM 2000 radio microphone 쐃 Microphone head (interchangeable) 쐇 Name and pick-up pattern of the microphone head 쐎 Operation and battery status indicator, red LED: lit = ON flashing = LOW BATT 쐋 Body of radio microphone 쐅 Charging contacts 쐏 Battery compartment (not visible from outside) 쐄 Display panel, backlit in orange 쐂 Infra-red interface 쐆 Antenna 쐊 Color-coded protection ring; (available in different colors) 6 쐈 Multi-function switch: (UP) (
Product overview Overview of the displays After switch-on, the radio microphone displays the standard display “Frequency/Name”. For further illustrations and examples of the different standard displays, refer to Seite 14. The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds. 543.
Putting the radio microphone into operation Putting the radio microphone into operation Inserting the batteries/accupack For powering the radio microphone, you can either use two 1.5 V AA size batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack. Unscrew the lower part of the radio microphone from the radio microphone’s body 쐏 by turning it counterclockwise. 쐏 When unscrewing the radio microphone during operation, the muting function is automatically activated.
Putting the radio microphone into operation Insert the batteries or the BA 2015 accupack as shown on the battery compartment cover. Observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries/accupack. 씈 Close the battery compartment cover 씈. Push the battery compartment into the radio microphone’s body. Screw the lower part of the radio microphone back to the radio microphone’s body 쐏.
Putting the radio microphone into operation Changing the microphone head Unscrew the microphone head 쐃. 쐃 Do not touch the contacts of the radio microphone nor the contacts of the microphone head 쐃. The contacts can become dirty or damaged if touched. When unscrewing the microphone head 쐃 during operation, the muting function is automatically activated. “MUTE” appears on the display panel. When screwing the microphone head back to the radio microphone, the muting is canceled.
Using the radio microphone Changing the color-coded protection ring The color-coded protection ring 쐊 prevents the multi-function switch 쐈 from accidental operation. Protection rings 쐊 in different colors are available as accessories. The protection rings allow you to clearly identify each radio microphone. Remove the color-coded protection ring 쐊 as shown. Put on a new protection ring 쐊 as shown. Using the radio microphone To establish a transmission link, proceed as follows: 1.
Using the radio microphone Switching the radio microphone on/off To switch the radio microphone on (online operation): ON/OFF Briefly press the ON/OFF button 쐉. The red ON LED 쐎 lights up. The “Frequency/Name” standard display appears on the display panel. The transmission icon 햵 is displayed.The radio microphone transmits an RF signal.
Using the radio microphone To activate the RF signal: Briefly press the ON/OFF button. ON/OFF “RF Mute On?” appears on the display panel. Move the multi-function switch upwards/downwards. “RF Mute Off?” appears on the display panel. Press the multi-function switch. The transmission icon 햵 is displayed again. The radio microphone transmits an RF signal. To switch the radio microphone off: If necessary, deactivate the lock mode (see Seite 13).
Using the radio microphone Deactivating the RF signal Deactivating the RF signal on switch-on For information on deactivating the RF signal on switch-on, refer to the chapter „Switching the radio microphone on/off“ auf Seite 12. Deactivating the RF signal during operation ON/OFF When one of the standard displays is shown on the display panel, briefly press the ON/OFF button. “RX Mute On?” appears on the display panel. Press the multi-function switch to confirm your selection.
Using the operating menu Using the operating menu The buttons Button Function of the button Press the ON/OFF button ON/OFF • Switches the radio microphone on and off • Cancels the entry and returns to the current standard display (ESC function) • Activates/deactivates the RF signal (special function, see Seite 14) Press the multi-function switch • 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
Using the operating menu Display Function of the menu item Main menu “Menu” Sensitivity Adjusts the sensitivity “AF” Frequency Preset Changes the frequency bank and the channel Name Enters the transmitter name Low Cut Activates/deactivates the low-cut filter 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 transmiss
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 (siehe Seite 13). By way of example of the “Sensitivity” menu, this section describes how to use the operating menu. Changing from the current standard display to the operating menu Press the multi-function switch. The current standard display is replaced by the main menu. The last selected menu item is displayed.
Using the operating menu Canceling an entry ON/OFF 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: Press the multi-function switch repeatedly until the last edited menu item appears. Exiting a menu item Change to the “Exit” menu item. Menu Exit Confirm your selection. You return to the next higher menu level.
Synchronizing the radio microphone with a receiver Synchronizing the radio microphone with a receiver When synchronizing the radio microphone with a receiver, please observe the following: Only use a radio microphone and a receiver from the same frequency range (see the type plate on the radio microphone and the receiver). Make sure that the desired frequencies are listed in the enclosed frequency information sheet.
Cleaning the radio microphone Cleaning the radio microphone CAUTION! Liquids can damage the electronics of the radio microphone! Liquids entering the housing of the device can cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics. Keep all liquids away from the radio microphone. Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the radio microphone from time to time. Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents.
If a problem occurs ... If a problem occurs ... Problem Radio microphone cannot be operated, “Locked” appears on the display panel No operation indication No RF signal at the receiver RF signal available, no audio signal, “MUTE” appears on the display panel Audio signal has a high level of background noise / audio signal is distorted Possible cause Lock mode is activated Possible solution Deactivate the lock mode (siehe Seite 13).
Specifications Specifications RF characteristics Modulation wideband FM Frequency ranges 516–558, 558–626, 606–678, 626–698, 718–790, 790–865 MHz (Aw to Dw, Gw, GBw, see Seite 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 po
Specifications Power consumption: • at nominal voltage typ. 180 mA (30 mW) • with switched-off radio microphone ≤ 25 μA Operating time typ. 8 hrs Dimensions approx. ∅ 50 x 265 mm Weight (incl. batteries) approx.
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