SKP 2000 Instruction manual
Contents Contents Important safety instructions .......................................................................... 2 The SKP 2000 plug-on 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 in this instruction manual. • 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.
The SKP 2000 plug-on transmitter The SKP 2000 plug-on transmitter This plug-on 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 SKP 2000 plug-on transmitter The frequency bank system The plug-on transmitter is available in 6 UHF frequency ranges with up to 3,000 transmission frequencies per frequency range: Range GBw: 606 – 678 Range Aw: 516 – 558 Range Gw: 558 – 626 500 600 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: q y Channel 64 – frequency Channel 1 – freely selec Channel 2 – freely selec Frequenc
Delivery includes Delivery includes The packaging contains the following items: 1 SKP 2000 plug-on transmitter 2 AA size batteries, 1.
Product overview Product overview Overview of the SKP 2000 plug-on transmitter 쐃 쐇 쐋 쐏 쐄 쐂 쐆 쐊 쐎 쐈 쐅 쐃 Microphone input, XLR-3 socket 쐆 Operation and battery status indicator, red LED (female, unbalanced) lit = ON 쐇 Mechanical locking ring of flashing = LOW BATTERY XLR-3 socket 쐊 ON/OFF button 쐋 Infra-red interface with ESC function (cancel) 쐏 Display panel, backlit in orange 쐎 MUTE switch 쐄 UP button (왖) 쐅 SET button 쐂 DOWN button (왔) 쐈 Battery compartment cover 6
Product overview Overview of the displays After switch-on, the plug-on transmitter displays the “Frequency/Name” standard display. For further illustrations and examples of the different standard displays, refer to page 14. The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds.
Putting the plug-on transmitter into operation Putting the plug-on transmitter into operation Inserting the batteries/accupack For powering the plug-on transmitter, you can either use two 1.5 V AA size batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack (see “Accessories” on page 30). 왘 Slide the battery compartment cover 쐈 in the direction of the embossed arrow and open the cover 쐈. 쐈 왘 Insert the two batteries or the accupack as shown below.
Putting the plug-on transmitter into operation Charging the accupack 왘 Remove the BA 2015 accupack. 왘 Insert the BA 2015 accupack into the L 2015 charger (see “Accessories” on page 30). The L 2015 charger can only charge the BA 2015 accupack. Standard batteries (primary cells) or individual rechargeable battery cells cannot be charged. Plugging the plug-on transmitter onto a microphone 왘 Plug the microphone’s XLR-3M socket onto the transmitter’s XLR-3F socket 쐃.
Using the plug-on transmitter Using the plug-on transmitter To establish a transmission link, proceed as follows: 1. Switch the receiver on (see the instruction manual of the receiver). 2. Switch the plug-on transmitter on (see next section). The transmission link is established and the diversity receiver’s RF level display “RF” reacts. It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 26.
Using the plug-on transmitter SET 왘 Press the SET button. The transmission frequency is displayed but the plug-on transmitter does not transmit an RF signal. The transmission icon 햵 is not displayed. 543.850 MHz **2000** AF 햵 P MUTE Use this function to save battery power or to prepare a plug-on transmitter for use during live operation without causing interference to existing transmission links. To activate the RF signal: ON/OFF SET 왘 Press the ON/OFF button.
Using the plug-on transmitter SET 왘 Press the SET button. 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. The lock mode icon 햶 flashes prior to the lock mode being activated again. 543.
Using the plug-on transmitter 왘 Exit the operating menu. 왘 Slide the MUTE switch 쐎 to the left, to the position MUTE. The plug-on transmitter reacts as indicated in the table. The current state of the muting function or the RF signal is displayed on the display panel of the plug-on transmitter: 543.
Using the plug-on transmitter Selecting a standard display 왘 Press the UP/DOWN button to select a standard display: Contents of the display Selectable standard display 543.850 MHz **2000** AF P MUTE B.Ch: 19.31 543.850 MHz AF 14 “Channel/Frequency” P MUTE **2000** B.Ch: 19.
Using the operating menu Using the operating menu A special feature of the Sennheiser 2000 series is the consistent, intuitive menu structure of transmitters and receivers. As a result, adjustments to the settings can be made quickly – even in stressful situations, for example on stage or during a live show or presentation.
Using the operating menu Display Function of the menu item Page Main menu “Menu” Sensitivity Adjusts the sensitivity “AF” 19 Frequency Preset Sets the frequency bank and the channel 20 Name Enters a freely selectable name 21 Auto Lock Activates/deactivates the automatic lock mode 21 Advanced Calls up the extended menu “Advanced Menu” 22 Exit Exits the operating menu and returns to the current standard display – Extended menu “Advanced Menu” Tune Sets the transmission frequencies for t
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 11). 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 selected 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.
Adjusting settings via the operating menu Adjusting settings via the operating menu Make use of the possibility to adjust settings via the operating menu of your receiver and to transfer these settings to the plugon transmitter. For more information, refer to the instruction manual of the receiver. The relevant information is marked with the sync icon.
Adjusting settings via the operating menu Input sensitivity Effect/display adjusted... ... correctly The audio level display “AF” 햲 shows full deflection only during the loudest passages. ... too low The transmission link is undermodulated. This results in a signal with high background noise. Adjust a low input sensitivity when using condenser microphones, adjust a high input sensitivity when using dynamic microphones.
Adjusting settings via the operating menu Entering a name – “Name” Menu Name Lichael Call up “Name” Name Lichael Enter a character and confirm Name Michael Enter a character; store the setting “Stored” Via the “Name” menu item, you can enter a freely selectable name (e.g. the name of the performer) for the plug-on transmitter. The name can be displayed on the “Frequency/Name” and “Name/Channel” standard displays (see page 14).
Adjusting settings via the operating menu The extended menu “Advanced Menu” Setting the transmission frequencies for the frequency banks “U1” to “U6” – “Tune” When you have selected one of the system banks and then select the “Tune” menu, the plug-on transmitter automatically switches to channel 1 of the frequency bank “U1”. In this case, “U1.1” briefly appears on the display panel. Upon delivery, the channels of the frequency banks “U1” to “U6” are not assigned a transmission frequency.
Adjusting settings via the operating menu Selecting a frequency bank and a channel and assigning this channel a transmission frequency 왘 Press the UP/DOWN button until the “Tune” menu item appears. SET 왘 Keep the SET button pressed until the frequency bank selection appears. Advanced Menu Tune Call up “Tune” (special function) Tu n e 543.850MHz B.Ch: U. 1 Tu n e 543.850MHz B.Ch: U.
Adjusting settings via the operating menu Adjusting the transmission power – “RF Power” Advanced Menu RF Power Call up “RF Power” RF Power Standard Select the desired setting RF Power Low Store the setting “Stored” Via the “RF Power” menu item, you can adjust the transmission power in three steps (“Low”, “Standard” and “High”).
Adjusting settings via the operating menu Activating/deactivating the pilot tone transmission – “Pilot Tone” Advanced Menu Name Pilot Tone Pilot Active Call up “Pilot Tone” Select the desired setting Pilot Inactive Store the setting “Stored” The plug-on transmitter adds an inaudible pilot tone to the audio signal. The receiver detects and evaluates the pilot tone, and is thus able to identify the signal of the matching transmitter and mute all others.
Synchronizing the plug-on transmitter with a receiver Synchronizing the plug-on transmitter with a receiver When synchronizing the plug-on transmitter with a receiver, please observe the following: 왘 Only use a plug-on 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 plug-on transmitter Synchronizing plug-on transmitters with receivers – multi-channel operation Combined with 2000 series receivers, 2000 series plug-on transmitters can form transmission links that can be used in multi-channel systems. For information on automatic synchronization of plug-on transmitters with receivers (multi-channel operation), refer to the instruction manual of your receiver. For more information on multi-channel operation, visit the SKP 2000 product page at www.sennheiser.
Recommendations and tips Recommendations and tips ... for the plug-on transmitter • For best results, make sure that the transmitter sensitivity is correctly adjusted. ... for optimum reception • Transmission range depends to a large extent on location and can vary from about 10 m to about 150 m. There should be a “free line of sight” between plug-on transmitter and receiving antennas. • To avoid overloading the receiver, observe a minimum distance of 5 m between plug-on transmitter and receiving antennas.
If a problem occurs ... If a problem occurs ... Problem Possible cause Plug-on transmitter Lock mode is cannot be operated, activated “Locked” appears on the display panel Possible solution Deactivate the lock mode (see page 11). No operation indication Batteries are flat or Replace the batteries or accupack is flat recharge the accupack (see page 9).
Accessories If a problem occurs that is not listed in the above table or if the problem cannot be solved with the proposed solutions, please contact your local Sennheiser partner for assistance. To find a Sennheiser partner in your country, search at www.sennheiser.com under “Service & Support”. Accessories The following SKP 2000 accessories are available from your specialist dealer: Cat. No.
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 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. 210 mA (30 mW RF, w/o P48) • with switched-off plug-on transmitter ≤ 25 μA Operating time typ. 7 hrs (30 mW RF, w/o P48) Dimensions approx. 105 mm x 43 mm x 43 mm Weight (incl. batteries) approx.
Index Index A accupack charging inserting connecting (microphones) D 9 8 deactivating temporarily (lock mode) 11 activating/deactivating lock mode (Auto Lock) 21 phantom powering (PhantomPower 48V) 24 pilot tone transmission (Pilot Tone) 25 adjusting contrast (LCD Contrast) input sensitivity (Sensitivity) 19 transmission power (RF Power) 24 displays adjusting the contrast of the display panel (LCD Contrast) 25 charge status 7 overview 7 standard displays 14 F 25 factory default settings (resetting th
Index Locked (lock mode activated) M Menu (main menu) overview 15 settings 19 11 RF Mute On/Off (activating/ deactivating the RF signal) 10 RF Power (adjusting the transmission power) microphones connecting 9 overview 3 suitable ~ 3 multi-channel operation 27 Mute (muting the audio signal) 12 Mute Mode (setting the mode for the MUTE switch) 23 MUTE switch function 12 setting the mode (Mute Mode) 23 muting (audio signal) N switching on/off (plug-on transmitter) 10 21 synchronizing (plug-on transmitte
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