Sennheiser 2015 User Manual 2

Mikroport® System 2015
Bedienungsanleitung
Instructions for use
Notice d’emploi
Istruzioni per l’uso
Gebruiksaanwijzing
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Bedienungsanleitung........................................................................................3
Instructions for use ........................................................................................ 55
Notice d’emploi .............................................................................................105
Istruzioni per l’uso........................................................................................157
Instrucciones de uso ....................................................................................209
Gebruiksaanwijzing .....................................................................................261
Sennheiser, Mikroport und Soundfield sind eingetragene Warenzeichen der Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG, Wedemark
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Mikroport® System 2015
Instructions for use
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Safety instructions

Never open an electronic unit! If units are opened by customers in breach of this instruction, the warranty becomes null and void.
Keep the units away from central heating radiators and electric heaters. Never expose them to direct sunlight.
Use the units in dry rooms only.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning the units. Do not use any cleansing agents or solvents.
Thank you for choosing Sennheiser!
We have designed these products to give you reliable operation over many years. Over half a century of expertise in the design and manufacture of high-quality electro-acoustic equipment have made Sennheiser a world­leading company in this field.
Please take a few moments to read these instructions carefully, as we want you to enjoy your new Sennheiser products quickly and to the fullest.
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Information for users of the receiver
Information for users of the transmitter
Information for the technical expert

Contents

Safety instructions ......................................................................56
The 2015 Mikroport® System ...................................................59
The operating principle of the 2015 Mikroport® System ................ 59
Delivery includes ..........................................................................60
Operating controls of the EK 2015 receiver ...........................61
Indications and displays on the receiver .............................................62
Operating controls of the SK 2015 transmitter ....................64
Indications and displays on the transmitter ......................................65
Preparing the units for use ........................................................67
Transporting the transmitter and receiver .........................................67
Inserting the battery pack/batteries (transmitter and receiver) ..67
Connecting sound sources to the transmitter ...................................68
Connecting the receiver to hearing aids or headphones .................70
Attaching the transmitter or receiver to clothing .............................71
Using the receiver ........................................................................72
Switching the receiver on/off ................................................................72
Activating/deactivating the lock mode ..............................................72
Adjusting the level of the received audio signal ...............................73
Adjusting the level of the internal microphone .................................73
Switching the channel .............................................................................73
Displaying the frequency .......................................................................74
Operating menu of the EK 2015 receiver ............................................75
Using the transmitter .................................................................76
Switching the transmitter on/off .........................................................76
Muting the microphone ..........................................................................76
Activating/deactivating the lock mode ..............................................77
Displaying the frequency .......................................................................77
Working with the transmitter’s operating menu ..............................78
Overview of menus ..................................................................................80
Operating menu of the SK 2015 transmitter .....................................81
Adjustment tips for the operating menu of the transmitter .......... 82
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Troubleshooting ...........................................................................84
Error checklist .......................................................................84
Recommendations and tips ................................................................... 85
Care and maintenance ................................................................86
Configuration of the units by the technical expert ..............87
Working with the configuration menu ................................................ 87
Overview of menus ..................................................................................89
Structure of the configuration menu of the EK 2015 receiver ....... 90
Structure of the configuration menu of the SK 2015 transmitter 92
Adjustment tips for the configuration menu .....................................93
Colored battery doors and face plates ................................................ 97
Additional information ........................................................................... 98
Specifications ............................................................................ 100
Connector assignment ..........................................................................102
System variants and accessories ........................................... 103
Warranty regulations ............................................................... 313
Declaration of conformity............................................... 316, 317
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The 2015 Mikroport® System

The 2015 sities, at the workplace and in their free time. Design and characteristics of the 2015 are ideally suited to the needs of the users. Operation is simple and easy to learn. The units are small, light­weight and unobtrusive when worn.
Mikroport® System allows the integration of people with hearing problems in schools and univer-
Mikroport® System

The operating principle of the 2015 Mikroport® System

The speaker, for example the teacher, wears the SK 2015 transmitter. The person with hearing problems, the pupil in this case, wears the EK 2015 receiver. The receiver can be equipped either with a connecting cable for a hearing aid or with headphones. Without wires and with full freedom of movement, the pupil can now hear the teacher as if he were sitting right next to him. For the time in which the teacher is speak­ing, ambient noise is reduced markedly, so that the dialog between teacher and pupil has priority at all times. When the teacher is not speaking, the pupil can hear his fellow pupils either via the microphones in the hearing aid or via the internal microphone in the receiver. The 2015 assistance, even in difficult listening situations. The transmitting power is sufficient for relatively large dis­tances. The MKE 2015-2 clip-on microphone ensures a high degree of intelligibility as well as the possibility to lip-read at the same time. The highest degree of intelligibility is ensured by the ME 2015-H headset microphone (optional accessory). Due to the position close to the mouth, loud background noise and bad acoustics are faded out. The wide range of accessories allows the receiver to be connected to almost any hearing aid; it can be coupled to the latter either electrically or inductively.
Transmitter and receiver are powered via the BA 2015 battery pack. The operating time of the battery pack is sufficient for a normal working day (up to 12 hours). The charging contacts on transmitter and receiver allow the units to be charged in the L 2015 charger without the necessity of removing the battery pack.
If power supply is not available for recharging the battery pack, you can alternatively use 1.5 V AA size bat­teries. When powered by batteries, transmitter and receiver can also be used for up to 12 hours.
Additional audio sources (e.g. CD player, television, sound card of a computer) can be connected to the
3.5 mm jack socket of the transmitter.
Especially for integrative schools, there is the advantage that you can combine the 2015 Mikroport® Sys­tem with the Soundfield EMP 2015 System. In addition, transmitters and receivers of the evolution wireless series can be used together with the 2015 Mikroport® System. For details, please visit our web site at www.sennheiserusa.com.
Mikroport® System gives reliable
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Delivery includes

EZB 2015
EK 2015
SK 2015
transport case
BA 2015
MKE 2015-2
L 2015
transport holding
EZG 2015
MZQ 2
device
The 2015
Mikroport® System consists of the following components:
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1 SK 2015 transmitter
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1 MKE 2015-2 clip-on microphone
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1 EK 2015 receiver
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2 BA 2015 battery pack
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1 L 2015 charger
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1 MZQ 2 microphone clip
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1 power supply NT 1
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1 EZB 2015 system case incl. transport case, transport holding device (for EK 2015 and SK 2015) and shoulder strap
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2 EZG 2015 pouches with one neck strap each
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3 instructions for use: Instructions for use of 2015 Mikroport Instructions for use of MKE 2015-2 Instructions for use of L 2015
Note:
All components of the 2015 rately (see “System variants and accessories“ on page 103).
Mikroport® System are also available sepa-
®
System
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Operating controls of the EK 2015 receiver

 
Operating controls LC display panel
Headphone output (HI), 3.5 mm jack socket
Output for hearing aids (LOW), 2.5 mm jack socket
Antenna
Red LED for battery status and missing trans­mitter RF signal indication
Green LED for audio signal indication
Charging contacts
SET
button
/
    ON/OFF  
rocker button (UP/DOWN) Battery compartment Battery compartment cover Unlocking button
button with ESC function Internal microphone LC display
Alphanumeric display
5-step level display for received audio signal (FM)
5-step display for microphone level (MIC) of internal microphone (only with switched-on internal microphone)
Lock mode icon (lock mode is activated)
4-step battery status display
5-step level display for received RF signal
Note:
Depending on the individual configuration of your receiver, some of the displays shown here may not appear on the display panel.

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Indications and displays on the receiver

Battery status indication

The 4-step battery status display  on the display panel and the red LED provide information on the capacity of the BA 2015 battery pack or the bat­teries:
3 segments: capacity approx. 100 %
2 segments: capacity approx. 70 %
1 segment: capacity approx. 30 %
Battery status display and red LED flashing:
LOW BAT (you should immediately replace the battery pack or the batteries)

Warning indication for missing RF signal

The red LED  lights up constantly when no RF signal is being received, e.g. because the microphone of the transmitter is muted.

Audio signal indication

The green LED  lights up when an audio signal of sufficient strength (e.g. the voice of the speaker) is being received.

Alphanumeric display

After switching on the receiver, the alphanumeric display  first displays
the name of the receiver. After approx. three seconds, the standard display appears, indicating the channel bank (1) and the channel (01).
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Display for the audio level

The display  shows the level of the received audio signal.

Display for microphone level (internal microphone)

The display  shows the level of the internal microphone.
Note:
Depending on the configuration of your receiver, this display may not
appear on the display panel.

Display for the RF level

The display  shows the level of the received RF signal. The more segments displayed, the better the reception.

Display for lock mode

If the lock mode is activated, the lock mode icon  appears on the standard display. If the lock mode is deactivated, the lock mode icon disappears from the standard display.

Display backlighting

After pressing a button, the display remains backlit for approx. 15 seconds.
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Operating controls of the SK 2015 transmitter

Operating controls
Audio input (LINE), 3.5 mm jack socket
Microphone input (MIC), 2.5 mm jack socket
Antenna
Red LED for battery status and muting indication
Yellow LED for audio peak
Charging contacts
SET
button
/ rocker button (UP/DOWN)
Battery compartment
Battery compartment cover
Unlocking button
ON/OFF
button with ESC function
LC display
MUTE

switch for microphone input
LC display panel
Alphanumeric display
5-step display for line level (LINE)
5-step display for microphone level (MIC)
Lock mode icon (lock mode is activated)
4-step battery status display
Note:
Depending on the individual configuration of your transmitter, some of the displays shown here may not appear on the display panel.
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Indications and displays on the transmitter

Battery status indication

The 4-step battery status display  on the display panel and the red LED provide information on the capacity of the BA 2015 battery pack or the bat­teries:
3 segments: capacity approx. 100 %
2 segments: capacity approx. 70 %
1 segment: capacity approx. 30 %
Battery status display and red LED flashing:
LOW BAT (you should immediately replace the battery pack or the batteries)

MUTE indication

The red LED  lights up constantly when the microphone of the transmitter is muted.

Audio peak indication

The yellow LED  should only light up briefly during peak level passages. When it lights up constantly, the line or microphone input level is too high.

Alphanumeric display

After switching on the transmitter, the alphanumeric display  first dis­plays the name of the transmitter. After approx. three seconds, the stan­dard display appears, indicating the channel bank (1) and the channel (01).
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Display for line level

The display for line level (LINE)  shows the level of the line input. The dis­play should show full deflection only during the loudest passages.

Display for microphone level

The display for microphone level (MIC)  shows the level of the connected microphone. The display should show full deflection only when you speak very loudly.

Display for lock mode

If the lock mode is activated, the lock mode icon  appears on the standard display. If the lock mode is deactivated, the lock mode icon disappears from the standard display.

Display backlighting

After pressing a button, the display remains backlit for approx. 15 seconds.
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Transport holding
Transport case
device

Preparing the units for use

Transmitter and receiver have been adapted by your technical expert to suit your individual applications.

Transporting the transmitter and receiver

In addition to the EZB 2015 system case offering room to store all compo­nents of the system, delivery also includes a transport case. This is suitable for the day-to-day transport of a transmitter and a receiver and of two replacement battery packs.
Push the transmitter and the receiver into the transport holding device as shown on the left. The units fit snugly in the case preventing damage dur­ing transport. It is possible to store the battery packs in the front pocket of the transport case, as well as in the transport holding device.

Inserting the battery pack/batteries (transmitter and receiver)

For powering the units, we recommend using the supplied BA 2015 battery pack. The battery pack can be recharged in the L 2015 charger while remaining in the transmitter or receiver (see operating manual of the charger). If no power supply is available for recharging the battery pack, you can alternatively use 1.5 V AA size batteries.
Press the two unlocking buttons  and open the battery compartment cover
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Insert the battery pack or the batteries as shown on the left. Please observe correct polarity when inserting the battery pack or the batte­ries.
Close the battery compartment. The battery compartment cover locks into place with an audible click.
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How to properly use the battery pack or the batteries

For battery pack operation, only use the BA 2015 battery pack in order to ensure optimum operational reliability. Batteries and rechargeable battery cells have different discharging curves. Transmitter and receiver are able to identify the BA 2015 battery pack and to use it to full capacity. They also adapt the battery status display according to the type of power supply used (batteries or battery pack). Individual rechargeable battery cells will not be identified as battery packs.
After use (e.g. during the night), charge the BA 2015 battery pack of the transmitter or receiver in the L 2015 charger. The maximum char­ging time is 2.5 hours, at which time the unit then switches to trickle charging.
If you do not use the transmitter or receiver for extended periods of time (e.g. while you are on holiday), remove the battery pack or the batteries. After three months at the latest, the battery packs will need a refresh charge in the L 2015 charger. This prevents damage to the battery pack due to self-discharge.

Connecting sound sources to the transmitter

Connecting the microphones to the transmitter

In addition to the supplied MKE 2015-2 clip-on microphone, a plug-on microphone (MKE 2015-0) and a headset microphone (ME 2015-H) are available as optional accessories. DC powering of these condenser micro­phones is via the microphone input.
Connect the 2.5 mm jack plug of the microphone or the microphone cable to the transmitter’s 2.5 mm jack socket (MIC)
Via the operating menu, adjust the sensitivity of the microphone input (see “Adjusting the microphone sensitivity“ on page 82).
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Attaching and positioning the microphones

MKE 2015-2
MKE 2015-0
ME 2015-H
The MKE 2015-2 clip-on microphone (supplied) and the MKE 2015-0 plug­on microphone (optional accessory) are omni-directional and pick up sound equally from all directions. They are the best choice if movements of the speaker’s head have to be compensated for. However, they should be attached as close as possible to the sound source.
Use the microphone clip clothing (e.g. tie, lapel) at a maximum distance of 9.8 inches from your mouth.
When using the MKE 2015-0 plug-on microphone, wear the transmitter around your neck using the EZG 2015 pouch with neck strap. Adjust the length of the neck strap so that the distance between the microphone and your mouth is 9.8 inches at the most.
You can use the MKE 2015-0 plug-on microphone to transmit the speech of several persons at a time with only one transmitter. Put the transmitter with the plug-on microphone on the table in front of the speaker. The per­son speaking should keep a distance of approx. 9.8 inches to the micro­phone.
The ME 2015-H headset microphone (optional accessory) has a super-car­dioid pick-up pattern.
Adjust the ME 2015-H headset microphone so that a comfortable and secure fit is ensured.
Position the microphone of the headset at the corner of your mouth.
Make sure that the sound inlet is directed towards your mouth. The sound inlet is marked with a little dot.
to attach the MKE 2015-2 clip-on microphone to
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Connecting audio sources to the transmitter

You can connect audio sources such as a CD player, a television, or the sound card of a computer to the line input of the transmitter.
Connect the 3.5 mm jack plug of the connecting cable to the transmit­ter’s 3.5 mm jack socket (LINE)
Via the operating menu, adjust the sensitivity of the line input (see “Adjusting the sensitivity of the line input“ on page 82).
Note:
If the transmitter is preset so that the line input is switched off, the dis­play for line level is not shown on the display panel.
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Connecting the receiver to hearing aids or headphones

Connecting the receiver to hearing aids with direct audio input

Connect a hearing aid with direct audio input to the receiver’s 2.5 mm jack socket (LOW) and accessories“ on page 103) are available from your Sennheiser dea­ler.

Connecting the receiver to a hearing aid without audio input (hearing aid must have Telecoil)

Connect the EZT 2015 induction neck loop or the EZI 120 induction couplers for hearing aids without audio input to the receiver’s 3.5 mm jack socket (HI) lers (see “System variants and accessories“ on page 103) are available from your Sennheiser dealer.

Connecting the headphones

You must only connect headphones with a stereo jack plug and a minimum impedance of 32 page 102).
Connect the headphones to the receiver’s 3.5 mm jack socket (HI).
. Suitable connecting cables (see “System variants
. Suitable connecting cables for the induction coup-
Ω
to the receiver (see “Connector assignment“ on

Attaching the transmitter or receiver to clothing

Attaching the transmitter or receiver to clothing using the belt clip

Using the supplied belt clip, you can attach the transmitter or receiver to clothing (e.g. belt, waistband).
The belt clip is detachable so that you can also attach the transmitter or receiver with the antenna pointing downwards. To do so, attach the clip as follows:
Remove the belt clip from its fixing points by pushing in the direction of the arrows.
Rotate the belt clip by 180°.
Insert the belt clip into its fixing points.

Wearing the transmitter or receiver around your neck

Using the EZG 2015 pouch, you can wear the transmitter or receiver around your neck.
Insert the transmitter or receiver into the pouch.
Use the snap hooks to attach the neck strap to the eyelet of the pouch as shown.
Note:
When using the transmitter with the MKE 2015-0 plug-on microphone (optional accessory), adj ust t he leng th of the neck strap so that the dis­tance between the microphone and your mouth is 9.8 inches at the most.
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