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Digital 9000
WSM
Digital 9000
System instruction manual
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Content
Content
Important safety instructions ..................................................6
Digital 9000 – System overview ........................................... 11
EM 9046 receiver ......................................................................................12
Antennas and antenna boosters ...........................................................12
SKM 9000 radio microphone/
SK 9000 bodypack transmitter ..............................................................13
L 60 charger ...............................................................................................13
Delivery includes ..................................................................... 14
EM 9046 receiver ......................................................................................14
EM 9046 CAB cable set ............................................................................14
Antennas and antenna boosters ...........................................................14
GZL 9000 antenna cables ........................................................................14
SKM 9000/SKM 9000 COM radio microphone .....................................15
Microphone heads for the SKM 9000 radio microphone ...................15
SK 9000 bodypack transmitter ..............................................................15
Microphones for the SK 9000 bodypack transmitter ........................15
KA 9000 COM command adapter for the
SK 9000 bodypack transmitter ..............................................................15
CI 1-4 line/instrument cable for the
SK 9000 bodypack transmitter ..............................................................15
B 60/B 61 battery packs ..........................................................................16
BA 60/BA 61 accupack ............................................................................16
L 60 charger ...............................................................................................16
Product overview .................................................................... 17
EM 9046 receiver ......................................................................................17
Antennas and antenna boosters ...........................................................21
GZL 9000 antenna cable ..........................................................................22
SKM 9000/SKM 9000 COM radio microphone .....................................22
SK 9000 bodypack transmitter ..............................................................24
KA 9000 COM command adapter for the SK 9000 bodypack
transmitter .................................................................................................26
BA 60 accupack .........................................................................................26
BA 61 accupack .........................................................................................27
B 60 battery pack ......................................................................................27
B 61 battery pack ......................................................................................28
L 60 charger ...............................................................................................29
Preparing the Digital 9000 system for use ......................... 31
Preparing the EM 9046 receiver for use .................................................32
Setting up the receiver or mounting it into a 19" rack .....................32
Connecting devices to the analog audio outputs ...............................33
Connecting devices to the digital audio outputs ................................34
Daisy chaining receivers ..........................................................................35
Connecting external word clock signals ...............................................36
Connecting receivers in a network ........................................................36
Connecting the receiver to the mains ...................................................38
Connecting headphones ..........................................................................38
Preparing the A/AB/AD 9000 antennas and/or antenna boosters for
use ...............................................................................................................39
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Positioning the receiving antennas .............
Connecting the receiving antennas/antenna boosters .....................40
Adjusting the receiving antennas/antenna boosters .......................40
Preparing the SKM 9000 radio microphone for use .............................40
Changing the microphone head .............................................................42
Preparing the SK 9000 bodypack transmitter for use .........................42
Connecting the antenna ..........................................................................45
Connecting the KA 9000 COM command adapter ..............................45
Preparing the L 60 charger for use .........................................................46
Cascading several chargers ......................................................................46
Setting up or mounting the charger .......................................................46
..........................................39
Using the EM 9046 .................................................................. 49
Using the EM 9046 receiver .....................................................................50
Switching the receiver on/off .................................................................50
“sys”, “ch”, “live” – operating modes at a glance ................................51
Basic functions of the Sennheiser operating menu ...........................51
Displays of the Sennheiser operating menu .......................................52
Error and warning messages ..................................................................54
“sys” operating mode – Configuring the system .................................55
Overview of the “sys” menu ...................................................................55
Main menu “System setup” ....................................................................56
Extended menu “Service setup” ............................................................67
“ch” operating mode – Configuring channels .......................................76
Overview of the “ch” menu ....................................................................76
Main menu “Channel setup” ...................................................................77
Extended menu “Transmitter setup” ...................................................81
“live” operating mode – Using a configured system ...........................84
Using the SKM 9000 ................................................................ 85
Switching the SKM 9000 on/off ............................................................86
Activating/deactivating the automatic lock mode
(Autolock) ..................................................................................................87
Basic functions of the Sennheiser operating menu ...........................88
Overview of the status displays .............................................................88
Overview of the menu items ..................................................................89
Using the SK 9000 ................................................................... 93
Switching the SK 9000 on/off ................................................................94
Activating/deactivating the automatic lock mode
(Autolock) ..................................................................................................95
Basic functions of the Sennheiser operating menu ...........................96
Overview of the status displays .............................................................97
Overview of the menu items ..................................................................97
Using the L 60 ........................................................................101
Cleaning and maintaining the Digital 9000 system ......... 105
If a problem occurs ... ............................................................ 109
EM 9046 receiver .....................................................................................110
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SKM 9000 radio microphone ................
SK 9000 bodypack transmitter .............................................................111
L 60 charger .............................................................................................112
..................................................111
Specifications ......................................................................... 113
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Important safety instructions
Digital 9000
ME 9002
ME 9004
ME 9005
...
B 60
BA 60
B 61
BA 61
L 60
MKE 1
MKE 2
...
EM 9046 AAO
EM 9046 DAO
EM 9046 CAB
KA 9000 COM
CI 1-4
GZL 9000-A5
GZL 9000-A10
GZL 9000-A20
AD 9000
EM 9046
SK 9000
WSM
A 9000 AB 9000
SKM 9000
SKM 9000 COM
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Important safety instructions
Important safety instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions. Always include these instructions when passing the apparatus on to third parties.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power supply cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where it exits
from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments, accessories and spare parts specified by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, when the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
15. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.
16. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
17. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that
no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the equipment.
18. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily accessible.
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Important safety instructions
Hazard warnings on the rear of the receiver
The label shown on the left is attached to the rear of the EM 9046.
The symbols on this label have the following meaning:
Presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the EM 9046’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock.
Never open the EM 9046 as there is a risk of electric shock. There are no
user serviceable parts inside. Never attempt to change the modules of the
EM 9046 yourself. Always refer repairs, servicing and the change of the
modules to your authorized Sennheiser service partner.
Read and follow the safety and operating instructions contained in the
instruction manual.
Risk of fire due to overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cables as this may result in fire
and electric shock.
Danger of hearing damage due to high volumes
This is a professional receiver. Commercial use is subject to the rules and
regulations of the trade association responsible. Sennheiser, as the manufacturer, is therefore obliged to expressly point out possible health risks
arising from use.
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This receiver is capable of producing sound pressure levels exceeding
85 dB(A). 85 dB(A) is the sound pressure corresponding to the maximum
permissible volume which is by law (in some countries) allowed to affect
your hearing for the duration of a working day. It is used as a basis according to the specifications of industrial medicine. Higher volumes or longer
durations can damage your hearing. At higher volumes, the duration must
be shortened in order to prevent hearing damage. The following are sure
signs that you have been subjected to excessive noise for too long a time:
• You can hear ringing or whistling sounds in your ears.
• You have the impression (even for a short time only) that you can no
longer hear high notes.
Intended use
Intended use of the Digital 9000 system components includes:
• having read and understood this instruction manual, especially the
chapter “Important safety instructions”,
• using the products within the operating conditions and limitations
described in this instruction manual.
“Improper use” means using the products other than as described in these
instructions, or under operating conditions which differ from those
described herein.
This instruction manual is also available at www.sennheiser.com.
Manual
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Important safety instructions
Safety instructions for A/AB/AD 9000 antennas/antenna
boosters
Use safety wires to protect the receiving antennas against tipping/dropping. The safety wires, rope terminations and coupling links must comply
in their dimensioning and condition with the regulations and standards of
the country in which they are used!
Safety instructions for lithium-ion rechargeable batteries
If abused or misused, the rechargeable batteries of the SK 9000/SKM 9000
may leak. In extreme cases, they may even present a risk of
•explosion,
• fire development,
• heat generation,
• smoke or gas development.
Sennheiser does not accept any liability for damage arising from abuse or
misuse.
Keep away from children. Only charge
rechargeable batteries
with a charger
recommended by
Sennheiser.
Observe correct polarity. Pack/store charged
rechargeable batteries
so that the terminals
cannot contact each
other – danger of
shorting out/fire hazard.
Do not expose to moisture. Switch rechargeable
battery-powered
products off after use.
Only charge rechargeable
batteries at ambient
temperatures between
10 °C/50 °F and 40 °C/
104 °F.
Do not mutilate or dismantle. Do not heat above
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).
60 °C/140 °F, e.g. do not
expose to sunlight or
throw into a fire.
Do not continue to use
defective rechargeable
batteries.
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Important safety instructions
Only use rechargeable
batteries specified by
Sennheiser.
Store the product in a cool
and dry place at room
temperature (approx. 20 °C/
68 °F).
Dispose of rechargeable
batteries at special
collection points or
return them to your
specialist dealer.
Remove the
rechargeable batteries if
the product will not be
used for extended
periods of time.
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Digital 9000 – System overview
System overview
Digital 9000
B 60
BA 60
B 61
BA 61
L 60
MKE 1
MKE 2
...
EM 9046 AAO
EM 9046 DAO
EM 9046 CAB
KA 9000 COM
CI 1-4
GZL 9000-A5
GZL 9000-A10
GZL 9000-A20
AD 9000
EM 9046
SK 9000
SKM 9000
SKM 9000 COM
WSM
A 9000 AB 9000
ME 9002
ME 9004
ME 9005
...
Digital 9000 – System overview
Digital 9000 – System overview ..................................... 11
EM 9046 receiver ............................................................ 12
Antennas and antenna boosters ................................. 12
SKM 9000 radio microphone/
SK 9000 bodypack transmitter ................................... 13
L 60 charger ..................................................................... 13
Delivery includes ............................................................... 14
EM 9046 receiver ............................................................ 14
EM 9046 CAB cable set .................................................. 14
Antennas and antenna boosters ................................. 14
GZL 9000 antenna cables ............................................. 14
SKM 9000/SKM 9000 COM radio microphone .......... 15
Microphone heads for the SKM 9000 radio
microphone ...................................................................... 15
SK 9000 bodypack transmitter ................................... 15
Microphones for the SK 9000 bodypack transmitter
KA 9000 COM command adapter for the
SK 9000 bodypack transmitter ................................... 15
15
CI 1-4 line/instrument cable for the
SK 9000 bodypack transmitter .................................... 15
B 60/B 61 battery packs ............................................... 16
BA 60/BA 61 accupack .................................................. 16
L 60 charger ..................................................................... 16
Product overview .............................................................. 17
EM 9046 receiver ............................................................ 17
Antennas and antenna boosters ................................. 21
GZL 9000 antenna cable ................................................ 22
SKM 9000/SKM 9000 COM radio microphone .......... 22
SK 9000 bodypack transmitter .................................... 24
KA 9000 COM command adapter for the SK 9000
bodypack transmitter .................................................... 26
BA 60 accupack ............................................................... 26
BA 61 accupack ............................................................... 27
B 60 battery pack ........................................................... 27
B 61 battery pack ........................................................... 28
L 60 charger ..................................................................... 29
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Digital 9000 – System overview
The Digital 9000 system
The Digital 9000 system is characterized by its high transmission reliability and easy of use. The large switching bandwidth as well as various different connection possibilities offer great flexibility in daily use.
• Outstanding sound quality due to digital transmission technology
• Efficient use of the available frequency spectrum
• Frequencies tuneable in 25 kHz steps
• Switching bandwidth across the entire UHF range (470 MHz to 798
MHz)
• Encryption of the digital audio signal
•Intuitive, icon-based operating menu
•Modular system
• Infra-red synchronization of receivers and transmitters
• WSM-assisted
EM 9046 receiver
• Scan function
• True bit diversity technology
• Audio output level adjustable in 1 dB steps
• Configurable Command audio output
• EM 9046 receiver can be equipped with up to 8 EM 9046 DRX receiver
modules for 8 individually adjustable channels
• Optional audio modules: transformer balanced analog or digital (AES3)
• Up to 4 receivers can be RF daisy chained
• Up to 8 receivers can be connected in a network
• High quality antenna splitters with booster supply
• Internal and external word clock synchronization of digital audio out-
puts
• Ethernet socket for connection to a PC and/or for connection of several
receivers in a network
• Headphone output with high gain reserve
Antennas and antenna boosters
• A 9000 active, intelligent, omni-directional antenna
• AD 9000 active, intelligent, directional antenna
• AB 9000 active, intelligent antenna booster
• Power supply via EM 9046
• EM 9046-controlled preselection of booster frequency ranges “A1” ...
“A8” or “B1” ... “B8” (24 MHz respectively)
•
omatic calibration of cable attenuation
Aut
• Can also be used with other receivers with booster supply voltage (e.g.
EM 3732-II)
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Digital 9000 – System overview
SKM 9000 radio microphone/ SK 9000 bodypack transmitter
The SKM 9000 and SK 9000 transmitters offer 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 (B/BA 60/61) or remaining
operating time display (B 60/61)
• Detection and support of the type of microphone head being used, incl.
Neumann microphone heads
• Switchable low cut filter for filtering out low frequency components
• Frequencies tuneable in 25 kHz steps
SKM 9000 radio microphone
• Power supply optionally via BA 60 lithium-ion accupack or B 60 battery
pack (2 AA size alkaline batteries or 2 AA size lithium batteries)
• Different microphone heads for different areas of application (see
page 23)
• Optionally available with command function (SKM 9000 COM)
SK 9000 bodypack transmitter
• Power supply optionally via BA 61 lithium-ion accupack or B 61 battery
pack (3 AA size alkaline batteries or 3 AA size lithium batteries)
• Automatic detection of the input signal type (mic, line, instrument)
when Sennheiser accessories are used
• Emulation of different instrument cable lengths
• Different clip-on microphones for different areas of application (see
page 25)
• Command function via KA 9000 COM command adapter
L 60 charger
• Simultaneous charging of up to two BA 60/BA 61 accupacks
• Up to four chargers can be cascaded together
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Delivery includes
Delivery includes
You can make up your own Digital 9000 system with the following components:
EM 9046 receiver
1 EM 9046 receiver
fixedly equipped with
- PSU power supply unit
- CCC core clock controller
-ASP antenna splitter
- AUX blanking plate
optionally equipped with
- up to eight EM 9046 DRX receiver modules and
- AAO/DAO analog/digital audio out modules
3 mains cables (with EU, UK and US plug)
1 CAT 5 Ethernet cable
1 instruction manual
1 CD ROM with
- “Wireless Systems Manager” (WSM) software
- WSM instruction manual
1 CD ROM with instruction manual for the Digital 9000 system
The optional EM 9046 DRX, AAO and DAO modules can be purchased
from and must be assembled by your Sennheiser service partner.
EM 9046 CAB cable set
2 RF patch cable (type N, 50 )
1 Ethernet patch cable (RJ45 connectors, CAT 5)
1 Word clock patch cable (BNC, 75 )
Antennas and antenna boosters
1 A 9000 omni-directional antenna or
1 AD 9000 directional antenna or
1 AB 9000 antenna booster
1 supplement
GZL 9000 antenna cables
1 GZL 9000-A5 antenna cable (length 5 m) or
1 GZL 9000-A10 antenna cable (length 10 m) or
1 GZL 9000-A20 antenna cable (length 20 m)
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Delivery includes
SKM 9000/SKM 9000 COM radio microphone
1 SKM 9000 radio microphone or
1 SKM 9000 COM radio microphone
1 MZQ 9000 microphone clamp
1
supplement “Framework requirements and restrictions on frequency
usage in Europe”
1instruction manual
You additionally require microphone heads as well as a BA 60 accupack and/or a B 60 battery pack. If you are using the BA 60 accupack, you will also require an L 60 charger.
Microphone heads for the SKM 9000 radio microphone
1microphone head
1 MZQ 9000 microphone clamp
1instruction manual
For an overview of all microphone heads for the SKM 9000 radio
microphone, refer to page 23.
SK 9000 bodypack transmitter
1 SK 9000 bodypack transmitter
1 supplement “Framework requirements and restrictions on frequency
usage in Europe”
1instruction manual
You additionally require microphones or the CI 1-4 line/instrument
cable as well as a BA 61 accupack and/or a B 61 battery pack. If you
are using the BA 61 accupack, you will also require an L 60 charger
Microphones for the SK 9000 bodypack transmitter
1microphone
1instruction manual
For an overview of all microphones for the SK 9000 bodypack transmitter, refer to page 25.
KA 9000 COM command adapter for the SK 9000 bodypack transmitter
1 command adapter
1instruction manual
CI 1-4 line/instrument cable for the SK 9000 bodypack transmitter
1 CI 1-4 line/instrument cable
1instruction manual
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Delivery includes
A list of accessories can be found on the Digital 9000 product page
at www.sennheiser.com. For information on suppliers, contact your
local Sennheiser partner: www.sennheiser.com >“Service & Support“.
B 60/B 61 battery packs
1 B 60 battery pack for SKM 9000 radio microphone or
1 B 61 battery pack for SK 9000 bodypack transmitter
1 instruction manual
BA 60/BA 61 accupack
1 BA 60 accupack for SKM 9000 radio microphone or
1 BA 61 accupack for SK 9000 bodypack transmitter
1 instruction manual
L 60 charger
1 L 60 charger for BA 60/BA 61 accupacks
1 instruction manual
For powering the L 60 charger, you require the NT 3-1 mains unit
with a country-specific mains cable (EU, UK or US version).
One NT 3-1 mains unit can power up to four chargers.
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EM 9046 receiver
Overview of the front panel
1 Rack-mount “ear” with handle
2 Ventilation openings
3 Standby button
4 USB socket
5 net LED (network)
6 clock LED (external word
7 live LED
8 ch LED
9 sys LED
0 Display panel
A + LED
B LED
C esc LED
clock synchronization)
D Infra-red interface
E LED
F button
G Jog dial for menu control
H Headphone volume control
I Headphone socket ,
¼" (6.3 mm) jack socket
J button
K Multiple channel selection
button +
L esc button
M Channel 1 to 8 button
N live button
(for selecting the “live”
operating mode)
O sys button
(for configuring the system)
P ch button
(for configuring the channels)
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H
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4
G
H
3
1
2
A
0
C
5
E
F
9
B
D
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J
8
7 6
K
A | PSU – power supply unit
B | CCC – clock core controller
C | Aux opening for optional extensions
D | DAO – digital audio out
E | AAO – analog audio out
F | ASP – antenna splitter
G | Type plate
H | DRX – receiver modules
I | Ventilation openings
Overview of the rear panel
The overview of the rear panel shows an EM 9046 receiver equipped with the fixed PSU, CCC and ASP modules
and the optional DRX, DAO and AAO modules. The configuration shown is an example configuration. The interchangeable modules are highlighted in color.
Your Sennheiser service partner can configure the EM 9046 as follows:
• 1 to 8 EM 9046 DRX receiver modules
•1 AAO analog audio out module and 1 DAO digital audio out module or
•2 AAO analog audio out modules or
•2 DAO digital audio out modules
1 ON/OFF switch
2 IEC mains socket, 3-pin
3 LAN UP socket
4 LAN DOWN socket
5 SERVICE interface
6 LAN UP LED
7 LAN DOWN LED
8 WORD CLOCK OUT socket (BNC),
looped-through output (75 )
9 WORD CLOCK IN socket (BNC), input (75 )
0 Blanking plate for aux opening
A XLR-3 sockets (male) for digital audio outputs
1/2 to 7/8, balanced, AES3
B DIGITAL MUTLICORE socket (sub-D, 25-pin), digital, balanced
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C XLR-3 sockets (male) for analog audio outputs
1 to 8, transformer balanced
D ANALOG MULTICORE socket (sub-D, 25-pin), analog,
transformer balanced
E RF IN A socket (N-type), antenna input,
12 V out, max. 200 mA, 50
IN B socket (N-type), ante
F RF
12 V out, max. 200 mA, 50
OUT A socket (N-type
G RF
H RF OUT B socket (N-type), daisy chain output
nna input,
), daisy chain output
I EM 9046 type plate
J DRX receiver modules 1 ... 8
K Ventilation openings
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473
800
fs
473
800
473
800
473
800
fs
3:10
4
A A
HD
1
3:10
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
0
5
A1.7 A1.7 A1.7
CH3
A1.7
CH3
CH3 CH3
range
low bat.
no signal
peak
booster
sync fail
encryption
For the pin assignment of the XLR-3 and sub-D sockets of the EM 9046, refer to the chapter “Specifications”
on page 123.
Overview of the displays and the clock LED
1 Frequency preset display
A1.7
A Selected booster (type A or type B)
1 Selected booster frequency range (1 ... 8)
(bandwidth: 24 MHz)
7 Frequency preset (1 ... 40)
In addition, channel-related warnings are displayed in alternation with
the frequency preset display:
The frequency range set is outside the booster frequency range
Charge status of accupack/battery pack is critical
No evaluable RF signal
Audio signal is overmodulated
No booster connected to one or both RF IN A/B
N-type sockets
Infra-red synchronization has failed
Audio signal of this channel is bound to the
EM 9046
display (dBm)
2 Diversity evaluation display (true bit diversity)
3 Antenna signal
4 “HD”/
“LR” and “Command” display
5 “Encryption” display
6 Audio level display (dBfs)
7 Display for remaining operating time of the transmitter
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8 Display for charge status of accupack/battery pack
9 Channel name display
0 Receiving channel display
A Channel status displays (examples)
The clock LED
The clock LED 6 provides information on the following states:
clock LED Meaning
lights up The receiver’s digital audio output is synchronized
with an external word clock signal.
flashes The “Word clock” menu item is set to “external”, but
the EM 9046 receiver cannot find an external word
clock signal and generates its own word clock signal.
The word clock rate of this signal corresponds to the
last set or active word clock rate. As soon as an external word clock signal is present at the WORD CLOCK IN
BNC socket 9, the digital audio output of the
EM 9046 automatically synchronizes with it and the
clock LED 6 lights up constantly.
if off The EM 9046 receiver generates its own word clock
signal.
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RF out
Filter
on
Com
1
4
1
3
4
5
4
94
2
A 9000
AB 9000
AD 9000
2
3
5
2
6
5
7
8
Antennas and antenna boosters
1 Antenna surface
2 and 9: “Com” and “On” LED
-red
: error
- green: manual mode
- blue: automatic mode (EM 9046-controlled)
- white: firmware update in progress
3 Hole for connection of safety wires
4 RF out socket (N-type)
If you are using the antennas/antenna booster with the EM 9046, the “Filter” rotary switch has no function because the frequency range is automatically set. If you are not using the antennas/anten
with the EM 9046, the “Filter” rotary switch allows you to set the desired frequency range (“A1” ... “A8”
or “B1” ...
“B8”).
5 Type plate (not visible here)
6 RF in socket (N-type)
(AB 9000 only)
7 Stand adapter
8 “Filter” rotary switch (see below)
na booster
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1
2
3
1 2
6
7
8
A
C
0
9
B
D
D
4
5
3
GZL 9000 antenna cable
1 GZL cable, available in lengths of 5 m, 10 m and
20 m
2 N-type connector
SKM 9000/SKM 9000 COM radio microphone
1 Microphone head
2 Contacts of microphone head
3 Contacts of radio microphone
4 COMMAND button*
(SKM 9000 COM)
5 Display panel
6 Infra-red interface
7 Accupack or battery pack for 2 AA size cells
8 Body of radio microphone
9 DOWN button
0 UP button
* The function of the COMMAND button can be config-
ured via the menu of the EM 9046 receiver; refer to
“Cmd mode” – Configuring the audio and command
outputs" in the system instructions
3 N-type socket
A SET button
B ON/OFF button
with ESC function (cancel)
- lights up constantly:
C Antenna
D Catches
for accupack/battery pack
radio microphone is operational
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Overview of the standard display after switch-on
After switch-on, the radio microphone displays the currently selected standard display (here: “Frequency”). For an overview of all standard displays,
refer to page 90.
1 Display for charge status of the
accupack/battery pack
2 Operating time display
(only when used with the
BA 60 accupack)
3 Frequency/channel/name dis-
play, switchable
4 “Encryption” display
5 Lock
6 Transmission mode display:
mode icon
“HD” (High Definition Audio) or
“LR” (Long Range Audio)
Recommended microphone heads for the SKM 9000
radio microphone
Microphone head Pick-up pattern Transducer principle
ME 9002 omni-directional condenser
ME 9004 cardioid condenser
ME 9005 super-cardioid condenser
MD 9235 super-cardioid dynamic
MMD 935-1 cardioid dynamic
MMD 945-1 super-cardioid dynamic
MMK 965-1 cardioid/super-cardi-
oid, switchable
KK 204 (Neumann) cardioid condenser
KK 205 (Neumann) super-cardioid condenser
permanently polarized
You can also use your radio microphone together with the microphone heads of the ew G3 and 2000 series.
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1
3
2
4
6
5
7
8
9
A
D
E
F
9
C
B
0
0
SK 9000 bodypack transmitter
1 3-pin special audio socket
for
- Sennheiser microphones
- CI 1-4 Sennheiser 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 Infra-red interface
6 DOWN button
7 SET button
8 UP button
9 Catches
for accupack/battery pack
0 Snap-in elements
for accupack/battery pack
A Guide rails
for accupack/battery pack
B Contacts
for supply voltage and
data contacts
C Display panel
D Belt clip
E Battery pack
for 3 AA size cells
F Accupack
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480.000
1 3 54 62
Overview of the standard display after switch-on
After switch-on, the bodypack transmitter displays the currently selected
standard display (here: “Frequency”). For an overview of all standard displays, refer to page 99.
1 Display for charge status of the
accupack/battery pack
2 Operating time display (only
when used with the BA 61)
3 Frequency/channel/name dis-
play, switchable
4 “Encryption” display
mo
5 Lock
6 Transmission mode display:
“HD” (High Definition Audio) or
“LR” (Long Range Audio)
de icon
Microphones for the SK 9000 bodypack transmitter
Microphone Pick-up pattern
MKE 1 omni-directional
MKE 2 cardioid
ME 102 omni-directional
ME 104 cardioid
ME 105 super-cardioid
HSP 2 omni-directional
HSP 4 cardioid
Sennheiser CI 1-4 line/instrument cable
¼’’ (6.3 mm) jack plug (silent plug) to 3-pin special audio connector
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2
3
4
1
1
3
2
KA 9000 COM command adapter for the SK 9000 bodypack transmitter
1 3-pin special audio connector
2 COMMAND button
BA 60 accupack
1 Charging and data contacts
2 Snap-in elements
3 3-pin special audio socket
4 Connection cable, length: 1.6 m
3 Antenna
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Product overview
2
3
1
1
1
4
3
2
BA 61 accupack
1 Snap-in elements
2 Charging and data contacts
B60 battery pack
1 Battery compartment for 2
AA size batteries
2 Snap-in elements
3 Guide rail
3 Antenna
4 Data contacts
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4
1
2
2
5
1
3
B 61 battery pack
1 Snap-in elements
2 Data contacts
3 Guide rail
4 Battery compartment for 3
AA size batteries
5 Cover
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L 60 charger
3
4
2
5
1
5
1 Status LED
2 DC input socket for connection of
NT 3-1 mains unit
3 Charging compartments for
BA 61 or BA 60 accupacks
4 Ventilation openings
5 Rails for cascading up to
4chargers
Indications of the status LED
Status LED 1 Meaning
off Standby mode/no connection to the mains
red Accupack is being charged,
capacity obtained is approx. 0-70%
orange Accupack is being charged,
capacity obtained is approx. 70-100%
green Accupack is fully charged,
capacity is continuously monitored
flashing red Error, charging is aborted
(accupack is e.g. defective or overheated)
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ME 9002
ME 9004
ME 9005
...
B 60
BA 60
B 61
BA 61
L 60
MKE 1
MKE 2
...
EM 9046 AAO
EM 9046 DAO
EM 9046 CAB
KA 9000 COM
CI 1-4
GZL 9000-A5
GZL 9000-A10
GZL 9000-A20
AD 9000
EM 9046
SK 9000
WSM
A 9000 AB 9000
SKM 9000
SKM 9000 COM
Preparing for use
Digital 9000
Preparing the
Digital 9000 system for use
Preparing the Digital 9000 system for use ..........31
Preparing the EM 9046 receiver for use ......................32
Setting up the receiver or mounting it into
a 19" rack ..........................................................................32
Connecting devices to the analog audio outputs ......33
Connecting devices to the digital audio outputs ......34
Daisy chaining receivers .................................................35
Connecting external word clock signals ......................36
Connecting receivers in a network ...............................36
Connecting the receiver to the mains ..........................38
Connecting headphones .................................................38
Preparing the A/AB/AD 9000 antennas and/or
antenna boosters for use ...............................................39
Positioning the receiving antennas ..............................39
Connecting the receiving antennas/antenna
boosters .............................................................................40
Adjusting the receiving antennas/antenna boosters
Preparing the SKM 9000 radio microphone for use
Changing the microphone head ....................................42
Preparing the SK 9000 bodypack transmitter
for use ................................................................................42
Connecting the antenna .................................................45
Connecting the KA 9000 COM command adapter .....45
Preparing the L 60 charger for use ...............................46
Cascading several chargers ............................................46
Setting up or mounting the charger ............................46
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Preparing the EM 9046 receiver for use
Setting up the receiver or mounting it into a 19" rack
Setting up the receiver on a flat surface
CAUTION
Risk of staining of furniture surfaces!
Furniture surfaces can be treated with varnish, polish or synthetics which
might cause stains when they come into contact with other synthetics.
Despite a thorough testing of the synthetics used by us, we cannot rule out
the possibility of staining.
왘 Do not place the receiver on delicate surfaces.
The receiver is supplied with 4 self-adhesive soft rubber feet to ensure that
it cannot slip on the surface on which it is placed.
왘 Ensure that the base of the receiver is clean and free from grease before
fitting the device feet.
왘 Fit the device feet.
왘 Place the receiver on a flat, horizontal surface.
Do not fit the device feet when rack mounting the receiver.
Mounting the receiver into a 19" rack
CAUTION
Danger of material damage and personal injury when rack
mounting the receiver!
When installing the EM 9046 in a closed or multi-rack assembly,
please consider that
• the ambient temperature may increase considerably,
• high mechanical loadings occur.
왘 Always make sure that the ambient temperature within the
rack does not exceed the permissible temperature limit specified in the specifications. If necessary, provide additional ventilation.
왘 Do not obstruct the air flow through the ventilation openings
on the front and rear of the EM 9046.
왘 Always mount the receiver on rack rails.
왘 Make sure that the mechanical loading of the rack is even to
avoid, for example, tipping of the rack.
왘 Make sure that the rack is sufficiently stable.
왘 Avoid circuit overloading. If necessary, provide overcurrent
protection.
왘 Make sure that the mains cable of the EM 9046 as well as con-
nected multi-outlet power strips or extension cables have protective ground contacts.
왘 Always ground the rack via an additional ground connection.
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To mount the receiver into a 19" rack:
왘 Mount rack
rails that are designed to carry the total weight of the
EM 9046.
Slide the receiver onto the rack rails and screw it to the front of the rack
using 2 screws per side (screws to be ordered separately).
Connecting devices to the analog audio outputs
When equipped with an AAO analog audio out module, the EM 9046
receiver has 8 analog transformer balanced audio outputs.
왘 Connect the analog audio inputs of an external device to the XLR-3
sockets C or the sub-D socket D (multicore, Tascam) of the EM 9046.
EM9046
AB DCEF
C
D
XLR XLR XLR XLR ANALOG MULTICORE
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EM9046
XLR XLR XLR XLR DIGITAL MULTICORE
ABDCEF
A
B
Connecting devices to the digital audio outputs
When equipped with an DAO digital audio out module, the EM 9046
receiver has 8 digital balanced audio outputs. The signals are output in
AES3 format.
왘 Connect the digital audio inputs of an external device to the XLR-3
sockets A or the sub-D socket B of the EM 9046.
If you are using the XLR-3 sockets A:
왘 Use a special double-shielded 110 AES3 cable. This prevents that the
digital data transmission interferes with RF reception.
For the pin assignment of the XLR-3 and sub-D sockets of the
EM 9046, refer to the chapter “Specifications” on page 123.
Ready-made AES3 cables are available from Sennheiser (optional
accessories).
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EM9046
RF OUT A
RF OUT B
ANT A ANT B
RF OUT A
RF OUT B
ANT A
ANT B Master PC (WSM)
RF IN A
RF IN B
RF IN A
RF IN B
RF OUT A
RF OUT B
RF IN A
RF IN B
RF OUT A
RF OUT B
WORD
CLOCK
OUTIN
WORD
CLOCK
OUTIN
WORD
CLOCK
OUTIN
LAN UP
LAN DOWN
LAN UP
LAN DOWN
LAN UP
LAN DOWN
Daisy chaining receivers
The EM 9046 receivers feature an integrated antenna splitter so that up to
four receivers can be daisy chained. This allows you to use two antennas/
antenna boosters for up to four receivers. In this case, all receivers have to
use the same booster frequency range.
왘 Use GZL 9000 antenna cables to connect two antennas via antenna
boosters to the RF IN N-type sockets E and F of the first receiver.
왘 Connect the RF OUT N-type sockets of the first receiver to the RF IN N-
type sockets of an additional receiver. To do so, use the RF patch cables
from the EM 9046 CAB cable set.
왘 Repeat the previous steps for up to four receivers.
If you want to pass on word clock signals between daisy chained receivers
and/or if you want to connect daisy chained receivers in a network (see
the following chapters):
왘 Connect the receivers in the same order in which you connected the RF
N-type sockets. Always connect the network sockets from LAN DOWN to
LAN UP and word clock sockets from OUT to IN.
The length of the RF patch cables from the EM 9046 CAB cable set
allows a distance of 1 height unit (HU) between two EM 9046 in a
19" rack.
*
If you have installed a MAN card in the first receiver of the daisy chain and if you
use the card‘s word clock as the external master, the connection to the external
word clock generator is no longer required (see next section).
**
This diagram illustrates a convenient way of daisy chaining the receivers. Sennheiser recommends using an external switch to connect the receivers in a star
topology (see “Connecting receivers in a network” on page 36).
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EM9046
AB DCEF
BNC (Word Clock in)
9
Connecting external word clock signals
The EM 9046 receiver supports external word clock sampling rates of
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz. If you have installed a MAN card,
you can alternatively use the card‘s word clock as external word clock generator.
왘 (This step is not required if you use the word clock signal of a built-in
MAN card.)
Use a shielded 75 coaxial BNC cable to connect the word clock output
of an external word clock generator to the BNC socket 9 of the
EM 9046.
왘 Connect the BNC sockets of the receivers.
If you have daisy chained your receivers (see page 35):
왘 Connect the BNC sockets of the receivers in the order shown on page 35.
Connecting receivers in a network
The EM 9046 has two network sockets LAN UP 3 and LAN DOWN 4,
allowing you to connect additional EM 9046 or other network-compatible
Sennheiser receivers in a network.
For an overview of the states of the clock LED, refer to page 20.
All receivers in the network can be controlled via the Wireless Systems
Manager (WSM) software. In addition, interconnected receivers allow you
to simultaneously headphone monitor the channels of all receivers and the
stream arbitrary channels to an external audio player or to the WSM.
There are two ways to connect several EM 9046 in a network:
1. Ethernet daisy chaining:
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– You use both network sockets (LAN UP and LAN DOWN) of the
WSM
– The Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and/or the Rapid Spanning Tree
– STP and RSTP exchange configuration packets and, as a result, induce
If a connection fails, STP and RSTP automatically attempt to reestablish
the failed connection (e.g. by reactivating switches). This can cause network outages of up to 50 seconds.
왘 Connect the first EM 9046 to a switch, PC or laptop. We recommend
using a CAT5 Ethernet cable with crush-resistant Neutrik EtherCon connectors.
왘 Connect the receivers to one another using the CAT5 Ethernet cables
LAN UP
LAN DOWN
from the EM 9046 CAB cable set. Always connect the network sockets
from LAN DOWN to LAN UP.
왘 If you have daisy chained your receivers (see page 35):
왘 Connect the network sockets of the receivers in the order shown on
page 35.
receivers. This causes the receivers to act as a switch. You do not
require an external switch.
Protocol, (RSTP) are used to detect and deactivate redundant paths
in the local network. Redundant paths are caused by faulty cabling
(unintentional cabling loops).
a higher network load. Individual switches in your local network can
be set to a standby mode so that a loop-free network topology
results. This makes your network faster and more efficient.
LAN UP
LAN DOWN
WSM
2. Connecting the receivers in a star topology (recommended):
– You only use the LAN UP network socket of the receivers. This deac-
tivates STP and RSTP.
– You require an external switch.
– Your network uses a star topology
왘 Connect all EM 9046 to a switch using the CAT5 Ethernet cables from the
EM 9046 CAB cable set
왘 Connect the switch to a computer or laptop.
T5 Ethernet cable with
CA
crush-resistant Neutrik EtherCon connectors.
We recommend using a
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EM9046
21 HG
EM9046
IH
Connecting the receiver to the mains
To connect the receiver to the mains:
Set the ON/OFF switch 1 to position “0”.
왘 Connect the supplied mains cable to the 3-pin mains socket 2.
왘 Plug the mains connector into the wall socket.
왘 Set the ON/OFF switch 1 to position “1”.
To disconnect the receiver from the mains:
왘 Set the ON/OFF switch 1 to position “0”.
All daisy chained signals are interrupted, i.e.:
– the antenna signals at the daisy chain outputs G and H,
– the booster supply voltage,
– the signal of the external word clock generator.
왘 Pull out the mains connector from the wall socket to completely discon-
nect the receiver from the mains.
CAUTION
Damage to the device due to electric current!
If you connect the receiver to an unsuitable power supply, this
can cause damage to the device.
왘 Use the supplied mains cable to connect the receiver to the
mains (100 to 240 V AC, 50 or 60 Hz).
왘 Ensure a reliable mains ground connection of the receiver –
especially when you are using multi-outlet power strips or
extension cables.
Connecting headphones
WARNING
Danger of hearing damage due to high sound pressure levels!
The headphones connected to the headphone socket are capable
of producing very high sound pressure levels, which can cause
permanent hearing damage.
왘 Always turn the headphone volume control H counterclock-
wise to the minimum
– before connecting headphones and putting them on;
– before you change to a different channel.
왘 First turn the headphone volume control H counterclockwise to the
minimum.
왘 Connect headphones with a ¼” (6.3 mm) stereo jack plug to the head-
phone socket I.
For information on headphone monitoring of channels, refer to page
84.
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Preparing the A/AB/AD 9000 antennas and/or antenna boosters for use
Antennas and antenna boosters of the Digital 9000 series are available in
two variants: A1–A8 and B1–B8.
왘 Select the booster variant (A1–A8 or B1–B8) whose frequency range
matches that of your transmitters:
Booster variant A1–A8
470–638MHz
Booster frequency
ranges
Bandwidth
MHz
Transmitter
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8
470–494
494–518
510–534
534–558
type A1–A4
470–558 MHz
왘 Use two A 9000 receiving antennas or two AD 9000 receiving antennas
or two passive antennas together with AB 9000 antenna boosters:
Product name Type Radiation pattern
A 9000 active, intelligent omni-directional
AD 9000 active, intelligent directional
AB 9000 antenna booster depending on the passive antenna
If both antenna boosters are connected or replaced, the EM 9046 automatically measures the cable attenuation between the antenna boosters and
the antenna inputs and compensates for it. During the measurement, the
channel status display displays “Calibrating” for each channel. If only one
antenna booster is connected or replaced, the cable attenuation will not be
measured. You can also manually initiate the compensation of the cable
attenuation (see ““Cable attn” – Displaying the cable attenuation and
automatically compensating for it” on page 64).
550–574
574–598
590–614
type A5–A8
550–638 MHz
614–638
630–654
type B1–B4
630–718 MHz
used
630–798MHz
654–678
670–694
B1–B8
694–718
710–734
type B5–B8
710–798 MHz
734–758
750–774
774–798
Positioning the receiving antennas
CAUTION
Material damage and personal injury due to tipping/dropping
of the antennas!
If you do not protect the antennas against tipping/dropping,
they can cause material damage and personal injury.
왘 Use safety wires to protect the receiving antennas against tip-
ping/dropping. The safety wires, rope terminations and coupling links must comply in their dimensioning and condition
with the regulations and standards of the country in which
they are used!
왘 Position the receiving antennas in the same room in which the transmis-
sion takes place! Maintain a minimum distance of 1 m between the two
receiving antennas/antenna boosters and a minimum distance of 50 cm
between the antennas/antenna boosters and metal objects (including
reinforced concrete walls).
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Connecting the receiving antennas/antenna boosters
왘 Use GZL 9000 antenna cables.
A/AB/AD 9000:
왘 Connect the RF out sockets 4 of the antennas/antenna boosters used
to the N-type sockets RF IN A E and RF IN B F of your EM 9046.
AB 9000:
왘 Connect the RF IN socket 6 of the two antenna boosters to one antenna
each.
왘 Use short cables to keep the cable attenuation as low as possible.
Adjusting the receiving antennas/antenna boosters
The EM 9046 receiver controls the preselection of the booster frequency
ranges. No further settings need to be made on the A/AB/AD 9000 antennas/antenna boosters.
You can also use the antennas/antenna boosters with other receivers if
the following conditions are met:
왘 Use a receiver with booster supply voltage (e.g. EM 3732-II).
왘 Use a cable whose length and attenuation match the amplification of
17 dB of the A/AD/AB 9000 antennas and antenna boosters.
왘 Use the “Filter” rotary switch 8 to manually set the booster frequency
range (see table on page 39).
Sennheiser GZL 9000 antenna cables are available in lengths of 5 m,
10 m and 20 m.
Preparing the SKM 9000 radio microphone for use
Selecting the accupack/battery pack
For powering the SKM 9000 radio microphone, you can use:
•the BA 60 accupack
•the B60 battery pack for 2 AA size batteries (1.5 V)
Charge the BA 60 accupack before using it for the first time (see
page 102).
CAUTION
Damage to the radio microphone and/or the accupack/battery pack!
If you touch the following contacts, they can become dirty or damaged:
• charging and data contacts 1 of the BA 60 accupack
• data contacts 4 of the B 60 battery pack
왘 Do not touch the contacts of the BA 60 accupack nor the contacts of the
B 60 battery pack.
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Inserting batteries into the B 60 battery pack
왘 Insert the batteries (see diagram). Observe correct polarity when insert-
ing the batteries.
Only insert high-quality AA size batteries (e.g. lithium or alkaline
batteries) into the B 60 battery pack. Do not insert individual
rechargeable batteries such as NiMH cells.
Removing and inserting the accupack/battery pack
To remove the accupack/battery pack:
왘 Push the two catches for accupack/battery pack D and pull the accu-
pack/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).
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Changing the microphone head
CAUTION
Damage to the microphone head!
If you touch contacts, they can become dirty or damaged.
왘 Do not touch the contacts of the radio microphone nor the contacts of
the microphone head.
왘 Unscrew the microphone head 1.
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 product
overview on page 23.
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.
Preparing the SK 9000 bodypack transmitter for use
Selecting the accupack/battery pack
For powering the SK 9000 bodypack transmitter, you can use:
•the BA 61 accupack
•the B61 battery pack for 3 AA size batteries (1.5 V)
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Charge the BA 61 accupack before using it for the first time (see
page 102).
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1 2
CAUTION
Damage to the bodypack transmitter and/or the accupack/battery pack!
If you touch the following contacts, they can become dirty or damaged:
• Contacts for supply voltage and data contacts
of the bodypack transmitter
• Charging and data contacts of the BA 61 accupack
• Data contacts of the B 61 battery pack
왘 Do not touch the contacts of the bodypack transmitter nor the contacts
of the BA 61 accupack/B 61 battery pack.
Inserting batteries into the B 61 battery pack
왘 Insert the batteries (see diagram). Observe correct polarity when insert-
ing the batteries.
Only insert high-quality AA size batteries (e.g. lithium or alkaline
batteries) into the B 61 battery pack. Do not insert individual
rechargeable batteries such as NiMH cells.
When removing the accupack/battery pack, the settings of the
radio microphone are retained.
Removing and inserting the accupack/battery pack
To remove the accupack/battery pack:
왘 Push the two catches and pull the accupack/battery pack away from the
bodypack transmitter as shown in diagram 2.
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1
1 2
To attach the accupack/battery pack:
왘 Slide the accupack/battery pack onto the guide rails of the bodypack
transmitter until it locks into place with an audible click.
The bodypack transmitter is then ready for operation.
21
When removing the accupack/battery pack, the settings of the
radio microphone are retained.
Connecting microphones and audio sources
The audio input is designed for the connection of both pre-polarized condenser microphones and other audio sources. DC powering of the condenser microphones is via the 3-pin special audio socket 1.
왘 Use one of the recommended Sennheiser microphones or the Sennhe-
CI 1-4 line/instrument cable.
iser
For an overview of suitable microphones, refer to the product overview on page 25.
왘 Connect the 3-pin special audio connector of the Sennheiser microphone
or the Sennheiser CI 1-4 line/instrument cable to the 3-pin special audio
socket 1.
왘 Lock the connector by screwing down the coupling ring.
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Connecting the antenna
왘 Only use the supplied antenna.
왘 Connect the antenna as shown:
Connecting the KA 9000 COM command adapter
Using the KA 9000 COM command adapter, you can change the audio
channel on the EM 9046 receiver via remote control, e.g. for stage directions.
왘 Connect the 3-pin special audio connector 1 of the KA 9000 COM to the
3-pin special audio socket 1 of the SK 9000.
왘 Connect the 3-pin special audio connector of the Sennheiser microphone
or the Sennheiser CI 1-4 line/instrument cable to the 3-pin special audio
socket 3 of the KA 9000 COM.
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7
6
5
Preparing the L 60 charger for use
Cascading several chargers
Up to 4 L 60 charger can be cascaded together and can be powered by the
NT 3-1 mains unit.
왘 Prepare the L 60 chargers:
– Make sure that the chargers are disconnected from the mains.
–
– Til
– Tighten the two screws 6.
Unscrew the two screws
t the charger to the side and slide out the rails 5 completely.
6 at the bottom of one charger.
왘 Unscrew the two sc
왘 Slide th
tighten the two screws 7.
왘 Repeat
e second charger onto the rails 5 of the first charger and
for the other chargers.
rews 7 at the bottom of a second charger.
Setting up or mounting the charger
CAUTION
Risk of staining of surfaces!
Surfaces can be tr
cause stains when they come into contact with other materials. Despite a
thorough testing of the materials used by us, we cannot rule out the possibility of staining.
왘 Do not place the L 60 charger on delicate surfaces.
eated with varnish, polish or synthetics which might
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To fix the charger securely in place:
왘 Fix the charger by screwing screws (fillister head self-tapping screws as
per DIN 7049, ST 3.5 x 32) through the four holes 8 at the bottom of
the charger.
8
3
4
m
m
8
o ensure reliable operation of the L 60 and efficient charging of the
T
36
m
m
BA 60/61:
왘 Make sure that the ambient temperature of the charger is within the
operating temperature range (see page 122).
왘 Do not place the charger in direct sunlight or near any heat sources such
as radiators, stoves, or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
왘 Ensure sufficient ventilation; if necessary, provide additional ventila-
tion.
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Digital 9000
Using the EM 9046 .............................................................49
Using the EM 9046 receiver .......................................... 50
Switching the receiver on/off ....................................... 50
“sys”, “ch”, “live” – operating modes at a glance ... 51
Basic functions of the Sennheiser operating menu . 51
Displays of the Sennheiser operating menu ............. 52
Error and warning messages ........................................ 53
“sys” operating mode – Configuring th
e s
ystem ..... 55
Overview of the “sys” menu ......................................... 55
Main menu “System setup” ..
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Extended menu “Se
rvice setup” ...................................67
“ch” operating mode – Configuring channels ............76
Overview of the “ch” menu ...........................................76
Main menu “Ch
annel setup” .........................................77
Extended menu “Tr
ansmitter setup” ..........................81
“live” operating mode – Using a configured system 84
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Switching the receiver on/off
To switch the receiver on:
왘 Make sure the ON/OFF switch 1 is set to position “1”.
왘 Press the standby button 3.
. Durin
The receiver’s operating system is loaded
standby button 3 flashes red and the display panel shows the Sennheiser start screen. Then, an automatic calibration of the cable attenuation is performed (see page 64).
Once the operating system is fully loaded, the receiver is in “live” operating mode.
To switch the receiver to standby mode:
왘 Keep the standby button 3 pressed for approx. 4 seconds until the
lay panel goes completely off.
disp
The receiver is in standby mode. All the interferences levels recorded
during the frequency scans are deleted. The activated booster frequency range and the frequency presets assigned to the channels are
stored.
g loading, the LED of the
To completely switch the receiver off and disconnect it from the mains:
왘 Set the ON/OFF switch 1 to position “0”.
All daisy chained signals are interrupted, i.e.:
– the antenna signals at the daisy chain outputs G and H,
– the booster supply voltage,
– the signal of the external word clock generator.
왘 Pull out the mains plug from the wall socket to completely disconnect
the receiver from the mains.
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live
ch
sys
sys
chlive
Jog dial
button
esc button
“sys”, “ch”, “live” – operating modes at a glance
“live” operating mode – Live transmission
In this mode, you can check, among other things, the following parameters
during transmission:
•RF level
• True bit diversity evaluation
• Audio level
• Charge status of the BA/B 60/61 accupack/battery pack
• Remaining operating time of the BA 60/61 accupack
More information on the “live” operating mode can be found from page 84
onwards.
“ch” operating mode – Setting up channels
In this mode, you can configure channels on the receiver and then synchronize the transmitters and the receiver. More information on the “ch” operating mode can be found from page 76 onwards.
“sys” operating mode – Configuring the system
In this mode, you can configure transmitters and the receiver. More information on the “sys” operating mode can be found from page 55 onwards.
Basic functions of the Sennheiser operating menu
A special feature of the Sennheiser 9000 series is the straightforward,
intuitive operating concept. As a result, you can act quickly and precisely –
even in stressful situations, for example on stage or during a live show or
presentation.
Selecting the operating mode
왘 Press the respective button to select the desired operating mode.
Calling up and selecting menu items, changing and storing
settings, cancelling an entry
In “ch” and “sys” operating mode, the following operating elements are
available:
왘 Turn the jog dial to select a different menu item or a different setting.
왘 Press the jog dial to call up a menu item or to confirm a selection.
esc
왘 Press the button F to store settings.
왘 Press the esc button to cancel entries.
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Channel 1–8 button
and
multiple channel
selection button +
+
EM 9046 AAO EM 9046 DAO
Analog multicore
0000
000
0
0
Main
screen
Menu
selection
1234
5678
Audio output level
output level
Audio output level
output level
Position
Name Pictogram
In addition, in “ch” operating mode, the channel 1–8 button M and the
multiple channel selection button + K are available:
왘 Select a channel or press the multiple channel selection button + K and
then select several channels simultaneously.
The channel 1–8 button M and the multiple channel selection button + K are also available in “live” operating mode.
Displays of the Sennheiser operating menu
The Sennheiser operating menu consists of the menu selection in the
upper part, where you can select and call up menu items, and the main
screen in the lower part:
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Menu selection
The name of the menu item, a pictogram and the position of the menu item
in the current operating menu are displayed in the menu selection.
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Audio output level
output level
Audio output level
output level
Menu item called up
Menu item selected
0000
000
0
0
0
0
1234
5678
EM 9046 AAO EM 9046 DAO
Analog multicore
If you call up a menu item by pressing the jog dial G, the menu select
ion
is framed in blue:
When a menu item has only a few options to choose from, this can be done
directly via the menu selection (see for example the “word clock” menu
item on page 64).
Main screen
When a menu item has extended options, the settings are adjusted on the
main screen (here by way of example of the “Audio output level” menu
item):
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Error and warning messages
Error and warning messages are displayed in white letters. The display
panel is highlighted in orange.
Example: “Frequency out of booster range” warning message
Frequency out of booster range
You can hide error/warning messages by pressing the esc button L. In
order to check if errors or warnings are still present, you can call up the
“System check” menu item in the extended menu “Service setup” of the
system menu. For more information, refer to page 70.
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“sys” operating mode – Configuring the system
In “sys” operating mode, you can configure the transmitters and the
receiver.
Overview of the “sys” menu
Main menu “System setup” Page
Frequency scan
Range detail scan
Audio output level Adjusts the output level 63
Word clock Configures the word clock 64
Cable attn Displays the cable attenuation
Load config Loads a configuration 65
Save config Saves a configuration 65
Network Configures the network 66
Brightness Adjusts the brightness 66
Performs a frequency scan of all
8 frequency ranges
Performs a frequency scan of
the active frequency range
Assigns frequency presets to
the channels
between booster output and
RF input of the EM 9046 and
compensates for it
56
60
64
Selectable settings: ON/OFF
Screensaver
Service setup
Extended menu “Service setup” Page
System setup
Factory reset
Date & time Adjusts the date and time 69
Op hours Displays the operating hours 69
Log Displays the event logs 69
System check Displays the system status 70
The default setting of the
“Screensaver” menu item is ON
Calls up the extended menu
“Service setup”
Calls up the main menu
“System setup”
Loads the factory default
settings
67
56
56
68
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Frequency scan
freq scan
Extended menu “Service setup” Page
HW setup
Firmware Displays the firmware versions
Legal License and copyright informa-
Displays the hardware
configuration and status
and updates the firmware of the
transmitters and boosters
tion
70
73
75
Main menu “System setup”
To get into the main menu:
왘 Select the “sys” operating mode.
“Frequency scan” – Performing a frequency scan of all 8 frequency
ranges
The main menu contains two menu items that allow you to perform a frequency scan:
1. First, use the “Frequency scan” menu item to find and activate a suitable booster frequency range.
2. Then use the “Range detail scan” menu item to assign frequency presets from the activated booster frequency range to the channels.
Optionally, you can perform a new frequency scan of the activated
booster frequency range.
You can then adjust the settings to be transferred to your transmitters
and synchronize the transmitters and the receiver via infra-red.
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During the frequency scan (“Frequency scan” menu item), the interference
levels received by the antennas are recorded and displayed for the booster
frequency ranges 1 to 8.
Before performing a frequency scan, carry out the following steps:
왘 Switch off all transmitters that you want to wirelessly connect to the
EM 9046.
왘 Switch on all possible sources of interference (e.g. light sources, inter-
com links, video walls) and all other transmission links.
To perform a frequency scan:
왘 Call up the “Frequency scan” menu item.
If a frequency scan has already been performed, the last activated
booster frequency range is highlighted in blue.
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start full scan
please select booster range
B8B7B6B5B4B3B2B1
RF IN A B
active
630 654 654 678 670 694 694 718 710 734 734 758 750 774 774 798 MHz
Start scan
HD
Noise Level Zone
LR/HDHD/LR LR
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
35
40
40
35
27
40
40
40
36
40
40
40
29
40
40
40
6
38
37
37
26
34
32
32
31
Interference
levels of
antenna A
Interference
levels of
antenna B
Number of unused
frequency presets
Activated booster
frequency range
Booster
frequency
range B1 ... B8
Interference
zone LR
Interference
zone LR/HD
Interference
zone HD/LR
Interference
zone HD
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freq scan
왘 Turn the jog dial G unti
l the text “start scan” at the bottom margin of
the screen is highlighted in blue:
Start fullscan
Start frequency scan
freq scan
630 654
active
Noise Level Zone
Start scan
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
654 678 670 694 694 718 710 734 734 758 750 774 774 798 MHz
HD
0
0
0
0
LR/HDHD/LR LR
0
0
0
0
Start scan
start full scan
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
왘 Start the frequency scan by pressing the jog dial G.
Please note: All audio outputs will be muted!
The duration of the frequency scan depends on the number of the
built-in EM 9046 DRX receiver modules. The more modules you use,
the faster the frequency scan is performed.
B8B7B6B5B4B3B2B1
0
0
0
0
RF IN A B
0
0
0
0
The interference levels received by the antennas are recorded and displayed. The interference levels are divided into four interference zones:
“HD”, “HD/LR”, “LR/HD” and “LR”. The lower the zone, the lower the
received interference level.
In addition, the number of unused frequency presets is displayed per
booster frequency range and per interference zone. The number of unused
frequency presets depends on the number, the height and the frequency
of the received interference levels.
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Interference levels of
antenna A/B in
interference zone
The selection of a suitable booster frequency range depends on several
factors:
• Required number of transmission links
• Sufficient number of unused frequency presets
• Sufficient number of transmitters of the correct type (in this example,
transmitters of type B1–B4 or B5–B8, see page 39)
• Recommended transmission mode “HD” or “LR”:
“HD (High Definition)”: Transmission of an audio signal without audio
data compression. As a result, the audio signal remains pure and
unadulterated. In “HD” transmission mode, the range can be restricted
compared to “LR” transmission mode.
“LR (Long Range)”: Transmission of an audio signal whose bit rate is
reduced – before transmission – by an audio data compression technique (SeDAC, Sennheiser Digital Audio Codec). This compression technique provides excellent audio quality and a large transmission range.
The sensitivity to interference is reduced compared to “HD” transmission mode.
“HD” “HD/LR” “LR/HD” “LR”
Recommended
transmission mode
ran
smitters of type B1–B4
8 t
**
It might be that the transmission mode can only be used with a severely restricted range
Example 1:
“HD”
“HD”* or “LR”
* Transmission mode can be used with a restricted range
“LR” or “HD”
**
“LR”
*
Let us assume that you want to set up 8 transmission links and transmit
in “HD” transmission mode with the maximum possible transmission
range.
Have a look at interference zone “HD” (see also above diagram): All
booster frequency ranges except for B6 provide a sufficient number of
unused frequency presets.
Booster frequency
ranges
B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8
Number of unused frequency presets in inter-
40 35 27 36 29 6 26 31
ference zone “HD”
Can the booster frequency range be used?
–
Let us assume that you have 8 transmitters of type B1–B4:
Is there a sufficient
number of transmitters
– – – –
of the correct type?
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You can use any of the booster frequency ranges B1–B4 but you should
select the booster frequency range with the highest number of unused frequency presets: B1.
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Example 2:
ansmitters of type B1–B4,
6 tr
8 transmitters of type B5–B8
Let us assume that you have only 6 transmitters of type B1–B4 but
8 transmitters of type B5–B8.
Is there a sufficient
number of transmitters
of the correct type?
The number of transmitters is sufficient but the booster frequency range
B6 does not provide a sufficient number of unused frequency presets in
interference zone “HD”. You could therefore use the booster frequency
ranges B5, B7 or B8 but you should select the booster frequency range
with the highest number of unused frequency presets: B8.
In this example, there was a sufficient number of unused frequency presets available for interference zone “HD”, allowing you to adjust the “HD”
transmission mode for all channels. If this is not the case, you can, in a later
step, also adjust the “LR” transmission mode for individual channels.
To activate the booster frequency range:
왘 Select a suitable booster frequency range by turning the jog dial G.
The frequency range is highlighted in blue.
왘 Activate the booster frequency range by pressing the jog dial G.
“active” appears below the activated booster frequency range (see
above diagram). You can still change your selection by choosing a different booster frequency range and then pressing the jog dial G again.
왘 Finish the frequency scan and store the previously activated range by
pressing the button F.
왘 Assign frequency presets to the channels as described in the next sec-
tion.
– – – –
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please select booster range
774.000 778.000 782.000 786.000 790.000 794.000 798.000
MHz
Select channel or press SET to scan.
detail scan
n
Numeric
measured
values
Selected
frequency
preset
please select booster range
774.000
Name: „CH1“
778.000 782.000 786.000 790.000 794.000 798.000
MHz
Preset Freq MHz.
freq scan
ch_1
RF A: -104.5 dBm RF B: -106.5 dBm
Range: 774 - 798 MHz
B8.19
785 000
“Range detail scan” – performing an optional frequency scan of
the active frequency range and assigning frequency presets to the
channels
왘 Call up the “Range detail scan” menu item.
The activated booster frequency scan and the result of the last frequency scan (“Frequency scan” or Range detail scan”) are displayed.
“Select channel or press SET to scan” appears in the menu selection.
detail sca
You can now perform a new frequency scan of the activated booster frequency range (optional) or immediately assign frequency presets to the
channels.
Performing a frequency scan To perform a new frequency scan of the activated booster frequency range
(optional):
왘 Start the frequency scan by pressing the jog dial G.
Please note: All audio outputs will be muted!
Assigning frequency presets to
the channels
To assign frequency presets to the channels:
왘 Select one of the channels 1–8 by pressing its channel button M.
A mark with a flag and a channel number appears.
“HD” “HD/LR” “LR/HD” “LR”
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detail scan
auto
There are three ways to assign a frequency preset or a frequency to a channel:
You can automatically select the frequency preset with the lowest inter-
1.
ference level. This is the quickest and most convenient way of assigning
a frequency to a channel.
2. You can manually select a frequency preset.
3. You can manually set an arbitrary frequency.
Automatically selecting a
frequency preset
To automatically select the frequency preset with the lowest interference
level, proceed as follows:
왘 Turn the jog dial until “auto” appears.
After the frequency scan, the receiver automatically creates an ordered
list containing the 32 frequency presets with the lowest interference
levels. The frequency presets in the list are ordered according to increasing interference levels.
The first frequency level in the list has the lowest interference levels.
The mark automatically snaps into position on this frequency preset
and the corresponding frequency value is displayed.
The numeric values of the measured interference levels for antenna A
and antenna B are additionally displayed at the top margin of the
screen.
왘 Press the jog dial.
The selected channel is assigned the frequency preset with the lowest
interference level.
Please note that the frequency presets are assigned in the order
of increasing interference levels:
• The first channel is assigned the frequency preset with the
lowest interference levels.
• The second channel is assigned the frequency preset with the
next higher interference levels.
• The last channel is assigned the frequency preset with the
highest interference levels.
You should therefore use the first channel for the most important
transmission link in your multi-channel system.
Manually selecting a
frequency preset
Each new frequency scan creates a new frequency preset list.
To manually select an unused frequency preset, proceed as follows:
왘 Move the mark by turning the jog dial G.
The mark snaps into position on the frequency presets.
왘 Select a frequency preset.
The numeric values of the measured interference levels for antenna A
and antenna B are additionally displayed at the top margin of the
screen.
The interference levels of both antennas should be within or below the
interference zone that is required or useful for this channel (see page 56
and 58) and should be as low as possible.
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Manually setting a frequency If you do not want to use a frequency preset but you want to set a fre-
quency yourself, proceed as follows:
왘 Press the jog dial.
Each time you press the jog dial, you switch between
–the “Preset” settings,
– the frequency setting in MHz steps and
– the frequency setting in kHz steps.
왘 First set the frequency in MHz steps by turning the jog dial. Press the jog
dial to confirm your setting.
왘 First set the frequency in kHz steps by turning the jog dial. Press the jog
dial to confirm your setting.
Maintain a frequency spacing of at least 600 kHz in order to avoid inter-
modulation interference.
Please observe the flag position of the selected frequency preset: If the
flag appears on the left or right margin and is pointing outwards, the
frequency is outside the selected booster frequency range.
Assigning frequencies to the
remaining channels
왘 Select the next channel 1 ... 8 by pressing the channel 1–8 button M
and proceed as described above.
All frequencies assigned to a channel are displayed by means of a mark
with a flag and a channel number. If you have daisy chained several
receivers (see “Daisy chaining receivers” on page 35), their frequency
settings are also displayed in contrasting colors. This allows an overview
over up to 32 channels.
왘 Once you have selected a frequency preset for all desired channels,
press the button F.
Your settings are stored and the receiver switches to the main menu
“System setup”.
To switch to the main menu without storing your settings:
왘 Press the esc button L.
To configure your transmitters:
왘 Change to the “ch” operating mode on the EM 9046 (see page 76).
왘 Select one of the channels for which you have stored frequency presets.
왘 Call up the extended menu “Transmitter setup” and then call up the “RF
mode” menu item.
왘 Adjust the transmission mode (“HD” or “LR”) depending on the inter-
ference zone of the channel (see also table on page 59).
왘 Configure your channels as described from page 76 onwards.
왘 Synchronize the transmitters and the receiver as described on page 77.
왘 Repeat for the other channels.
왘 Perform a walk test to check the reliability of your transmission links
(see page 80).
왘 Change the transmission mode for the channels with reception prob-
lems and then synchronize the transmitters and the receiver again.
왘 If the reception problems persist, select a different booster frequency
range.
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Audio output level
output level
0000
000
0
0
0
0
1234
5678
EM 9046 AAO EM 9046 DAO
Analog multicore
“Audio output level” – Adjusting the analog output levels
Via the “Audio output level” menu item, you can adjust the level of all or
individual channels of the Analog Audio Out (AAO) module.
왘 Call up the “Audio output level” menu item.
The installed audio modules are displayed as follows:
- digital audio modules: “Slot digital”;
- analog audio modules: “Slot analog”;
- not installed audio modules: “Slot not available”.
왘 Select individual or all channels of the AAO module by turning
the jog dial to the left/right. Selected channels are highlighted
0
in blue.
왘 Call up the level adjustment by pressing the jog dial. The outer
ring of the channel is highlighted in blue.
0
If you call up the level adjustment of all channels, the smallest value
adjusted for a channel is displayed in the menu selection. By turning
the jog dial, you can adjust the level of all channels to the value displayed in the menu selection.
왘 Adjust the level.
The setting becomes effective immediately.
왘 Press the jog dial to confirm your setting and to return to the channel
selection.
왘 Adjust the level of further channels.
왘 Press the button F. Your settings are stored and the receiver then
switches to the main menu.
To change to the main menu without storing your settings:
왘 Press the esc button L.
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800
A
A1.7
CH3
“Word clock” – Configuring the word clock
internal: 44.1kHz
word clock
Via the “word clock” menu item, you can ...
• switch between the following word clock signals:
– internally generated word clock signal
– external word clock signal
– word clock signal of a built-in MAN card
• adjust the sampling rate (44.1 kHz, 48.0 kHz, 88.2 kHz or 96.0 kHz)
with which – with an internally generated word clock signal – analog
signals are digitalized and output at the XLR-3 sockets A.
“Cable attn” – Displaying the cable attenuation and automatically
compensating for it
RF IN A: OK
RF IN B: OK
cable attn
The EM 9046 receiver measures the cable attenuation between the
antenna boosters and the antenna inputs E and F and automatically
compensates for it:
• during the boot routine
• if both antenna boosters are connected or replaced
If only one antenna booster is connected or replaced, the cable attenu-
ation will not be measured.
To manually initiate the compensation of the cable attenuation:
왘 In “sys” operating mode, turn the jog dial until “cable attn” appears.
왘 Press the jog dial.
“Press SAVE to calibrate” is displayed on the display panel.
왘 Pres the button.
During the measurement, the channel status display A displays “Calibrating” for each channel. The receiver is muted for approx. 10 seconds.
Then the result of the measurement is displayed as follows:
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Display Status of the cable attenuation
“ok” The cable attenuation has been measured and is
automatically compensated for.
“Too high” The cable attenuation has been measured and is too high. It
cannot be automatically compensated for. The reception of
weaker signals is compromised.
왘 Check and optimize the installation between the EM 9046
and the antenna boosters.
Always use GZL 9000 system cables to obtain optimum attenuation
values.
“Load config” – Loading a configuration
defaults
modified
The “load config” menu item allows you to load up to 10 saved settings of
your system configuration (see also the “save config” menu item).
In addition, you can ...
• load the last configuration saved (“last”).
• load the default configuration (“defaults”). In this case, the settings of
the menu items mentioned in the section “save config” are reset to their
factory defaults.
load config
“Save config” – Saving a configuration
Via the “save config” menu item, you can save your system configuration
on up to 10 storage memories.
The settings of the following menu items are saved:
Menu Menu item Page
Main menu
“System setup”
Output level 63
Word clock 64
Network | name of the network 66
Network | IP settings 66
Extended menu
“Service setup”
Brightness 66
Date & time | selected time zone 69
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Slot analog:
IPv4 address:
subnet mask:
gateway:
EM 9046
auto
auto
auto
192.254.95.238
255.255.0.0
0.0.0.0
LAN UP:
LAN DOWN:
00:1b:66:fe:c4:42
aa:1b:66:fe:c4:43
Menu Menu item Page
Main menu
“Channel setup”
The following settings/values are not saved:
• time and date settings of the “Date & time” menu item (see page 69)
and
•operating hours (displayable via the “op hours” menu item, see page
69).
Frequency 77
Name 78
Cmd mode 78
Encryption 79
Gain 82
Low cut 82
Display 83
Lock 83
Cable 83
“Network” – Configuring the network
Name
EM 9046
IPv4 address
Via the “Network” menu item, you can assign the receiver a network name
and select whether to obtain an IP address automatically or to enter the IP
address manually. In addition, this menu item displays the unchangeable
MAC addresses of the network interfaces of your receiver.
169.254.92.238
network
“Brightness” – Adjusting the brightness
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brightness
Via the “Brightness” menu item, you can adjust the brightness in 8 steps.
This also adjusts the brightness of the LED lighting.
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Screensaver”
“
The “Screensaver” menu item adjusts the “Brightness” to the lowest
(menu-selectable) value, independent of the user-set “Brightness” value.
The “Screensaver” is activated after 30 minutes if the following conditions
are met:
•The “Screensaver” menu item is set to ON.
• No entry via button or jog dial for 30 minutes.
• No RXD card connected to a transmitter for 30 minutes.
The described “Screensaver” state is deactivated and the 30 minutes timer
is restarted if:
• a button is pressed (the function of the button is also performed)
• the jog dial is turned or pressed (the function of the jog dial is also performed)
• the Standby button 3 is pressed
•
a tr
ansmitter is switched on and its signal is received by an RXD card.
The timer remains deactivated as long as the RXD card is connected to
the transmitter
• an error message is displayed over the whole screen. The timer remains
deactivated until the error message is confirmed and is quit using the
esc button L
The described screensaver state remains unchanged if:
• the headphone volume control is turned, i.e. the “Screensaver” remains
active and the screen will not brighten since the headphone volume
control is considered a pure volume control not related to the screen
The “Screensaver” timer is inactive as long as one of the following conditions is met:
•The “Screensaver” menu item is set to OFF.
• An RXD card is connected to a transmitter.
• An error message is displayed over the whole screen.
Extended menu “Service setup”
To get into the extended menu “Service setup”:
왘 In “sys” operating mode, turn the jog dial until “Service setup” appears.
왘 Press the jog dial.
The extended menu “Service setup” appears.
To change from the extended menu back to the main menu:
왘 Turn the jog dial until “System setup” appears.
왘 Press the jog dial.
You are back to the main menu “System setup” of the “sys” operating
mode.
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Factory reset
factory reset
In the extended menu, you can adjust the following settings:
“Factory reset” – Resetting the receiver to the factory defaults
Via the “factory reset” menu item, you can reset your receiver to the factory default settings. To do so, follow the prompt on the main screen to
press the button F for 5 seconds.
The following menu items are reset to their factory default settings:
Menu Menu item Factory default setting Page
Main menu
“System
setup”
Extended
menu
“Service
setup”
Main menu
“Channel
setup”
Output level 0 dB 63
Word clock 96 kHz 64
Network |
name of the network
Network |
IP settings
Brightness Medium level 66
Date & time |
selected time zone
Frequency Without connected
Name Ch1–Ch6 78
Cmd mode Toggle 78
EM9046_1 66
Auto 66
Amsterdam, Berlin, Bern,
Rome, Stockholm, Vienna
boosters:
470.000 MHz
With connected boosters:
A1.1–A1.8
or
B1.1–B1.8,
allocated to the channels
1–8
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77
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Encryption Off 79
Gain 0 dB 82
Low cut 30 Hz 82
Display Name 83
Lock Off 83
Cable Line 83
• In addition, all configurations saved in the “save config” menu item are
deleted.
• The event log is deleted and then the deleting itself is logged.
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Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London
Timezone
Date: 2011-07-25
Time: 15:46:32
Network time: on
20 h
op hours
The following settings/values are not deleted:
time and date settings of the “Date & time” menu item (see page 69)
•
and
• operating hours (displayable in the “op hours” menu item, see page
69).
“Date & time” – Adjusting the date and time
16:30:41
2011-06-14
date & time
Via the “Date & time” menu item, you can select your time zone and then
adjust the date and time:
“Op hours” – Displaying the operating hours
The “op hours” menu item displays the operating hours of the EM 9046.
“Logfile” – Displaying the event logs
Logle
log
The EM 9046 receiver logs user actions and erroneous and suspicious system states. The log records the last 1000 events.
The log entries contain the following information:
•Time stamp (format “YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss”)
•Degree of severity (“info”, “warning” or “error”)
• Message
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System check:
system check
System check:
system check
Error/warning
messages are present
No error/warning
messages are present
The following events are logged:
• System starts and (controlled) stops
• System error messages (error screens)
• Channel warnings
• Each storing of settings with specification of the changed values
• Each modification of values via the WSM software
• Each synchronization with a transmitter
• Software updates
“System check” – Displaying current error and warning messages
System check:
system check
Via the “system check” menu item, you can display current error and warning messages.
If, for example, a booster is removed during operation or if it is missing
when the EM 9046 is started, the following warning message appears:
RF-IN B: no booster connected
If you hide this warning message by pressing the esc button L, the missing booster continues to be displayed in the “system check” menu item.
The menu selection changes its appearance when a warning message is
present:
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Call up this menu item to get detailed information on error and warning
message
s.
Show alerts
Boosters
Modules
Fans
Network
Wordclock
CH1
RF-IN B: no booster connected
If you call up the first menu entry “Show alerts”, the warning message is
displayed again and the display panel is highlighted in orange.
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Modules ok
Hw setup
Hardware setup
Slot Module type State
RX1 EM 9046 DRX ok
RX2 EM 9046 DRX ok
RX3 EM 9046 DRX ok
RX4 EM 9046 DRX ok
RX5 EM 9046 DRX ok
RX6 EM 9046 DRX ok
RX7 EM 9046 DRX ok
RX8 EM 9046 DRX ok
OUT1 EM 9046 AAO ok
Press SET to conrm
“Hw setup” – Displaying the EM 9046’s hardware configuration
and confirming a modified configuration
While the operating system of the EM 9046 starts up, it checks the
receiver’s hardware configuration for modifications. Modifications of the
hardware configuration are indicated by warning messages.
If, for example, a DAO module has been removed, the following warning
message appears:
Modules missing
If you hide this warning message by pressing the esc button L, the missing module is displayed in the “hw setup” menu item with the status
“missing”:
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Slot Module Type State
RX1 EM 9046 DRX ok
RX2 EM 9046 DRX ok
RX3 EM 9046 DRX ok
RX4 EM 9046 DRX ok
RX5 EM 9046 DRX ok
RX6 EM 9046 DRX ok
RX7 EM 9046 DRX ok
RX8 EM 9046 DRX ok
OUT1 EM 9046 AAO ok
Update to rmware:
Antenna booster
10-11-30-11
RF IN A:
Firmware:
AB9000_2
10-08-10-10
RF IN B:
Firmware:
AB9000_2
10-08-10-10
Start update
Transmitter
SCAN MODE
Transmitter:
Firmware:
New rmware
If you have extended the EM 9046’s hardw
are configuration, this is dis-
played in the “hw setup” menu item with the status “added”:
In both cases, the “Press SET to confirm” button is highlighted in blue.
In the “hw setup” menu item, you confirm modifications as follows:
왘 Press the jog dial.
The “Press SET to confirm” button is framed in blue and “Press save to
confirm hw setup” appears in the menu selection.
왘 Press the button F.
“Firmware” – Displaying the hardware versions/firmware
versions and updating the firmware
EM9046_2_3_1_12345
firmware
If you update the EM 9046 receiver’s firmware using the WSM software,
the current firmware versions of the 9000 series boosters and transmitters are also stored on the receiver.
Via the “Firmware” menu item, you can display the firmware versions of
the receiver, the boosters and the transmitters and update the firmware
of the boosters and the transmitters.
The currently installed firmware version of the EM 9046 is displayed in the
menu selection (see above).
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Update to rmware:
Antenna booster
10-11-30-11
RF IN A:
Firmware:
AB9000_2
10-08-10-10
RF IN B:
Firmware:
AB9000_2
10-08-10-10
Start update
Transmitter
SCAN MODE
Transmitter:
Firmware:
...
...
New rmware ...
The currently installed firmware version and the installable firmware
(“Update to Firmware”) of connected boosters/transmitters are displayed
in the “Antenna Booster” area of the main screen.
To update the firmware of the boosters:
왘 Using the jog dial, select the “Antenna Booster” area of the main screen.
The “Antenna Booster” area is highlighted in blue.
왘 Press the jog dial.
The firmware is updated. The update process can take up to 40 seconds.
Do not interrupt the transmission during the update process.
To read out and, if necessary, update the firmware of your transmitters:
왘 Make sure the accupacks of your transmitters are fully charged.
왘 Using the jog dial, select the “Transmitter” area of the main screen.
The “Transmitter” area is highlighted in blue.
왘 Press the jog dial.
The infra-red interface D is activated and flashes blue, the “Start
update” menu entry is highlighted in blue:
왘 Place the infra-red interface of a transmitter in front of the infra-red
interface D of the EM 9046.
The currently installed firmware version of the transmitter and the
installable firmware are displayed.
왘 Press the jog dial.
First, the transmitter is read out and “Scanning transmitter ...” appears in
the menu selection of the receiver’s display panel. Then, the transmitter
firmware is updated: the infra-red interface flashes faster, “Updating
transmitter ... (ca. xx s)” appears in the menu selection of the receiver’s
display panel together with a time specification in seconds. Do not interrupt the transmission during the update process.
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During the update, the following icon appears on the display panel
of your transmitter:
If the firmware update was successful, this icon disappears and
“Transmitter fw update successfull” appears in the menu selection
of the receiver’s display panel.
If the update fails, the following icon appears on the display panel of
your transmitter:
In addition, the error message “Error: Transmitter fw update failed”
briefly appears in the menu selection of the receiver’s display panel.
In this case, place the infra-red interface of the transmitter in front
of the infra-red interface D of the EM 9046 and update the transmitter firmware without interrupting the infra-red transmission.
To read out and, if necessary, update the fi
ters:
왘 Place the infra-red interface of the transmitters in front of the infra-red
interface D of the EM 9046, one after the other, and proceed as
described above.
To return to the main menu:
왘 Press the esc button L.
rmware of additional transmit-
“Legal”
Here license and copyright information on the software used in the
EM 9046 are shown. The license and copyright information are shown in
the display of the EM 9046.
Source code
You can request the source code of the software free of charge by sending
an e-mail to opensource@sennheiser.com, in so far as the respective
license information grants the provision of the source code.
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“ch” operating mode – Configuring channels
In “ch” operating mode, you can configure channels. Some of the settings
that can be made can be synchronized via infra-red between the receiver
and the transmitters. These settings are marked with a in the column (see also next page).
In “ch” operating mode, you can also select channels for headphone monitoring. To do so, proceed as described on page 84.
Overview of the “ch” menu
Main menu “Channel setup” Page
Frequency
Name Enters a channel name 78
CMD mode
Ch standby Mutes the channels 79
Encryption
RF level rec
Transmitter
setup
Extended menu “Transmitter setup” Page
Channel
setup
RFmode
Gain
Selects a frequency preset or
sets the frequency manually
Configures audio and command outputs
Binds the audio signal to the
receiver and protects against
eavesdropping
Records the antenna signals
and the diversity evaluation
Calls up the extended menu
“Transmitter setup”
Calls up the main menu
“Channel setup”
Adjusts the transmission
mode
Adjusts the transmitter’s
input gain
77
78
79
80
––
–
82
82
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Low cut
Display
Lock
AF source Displays the microphone head
Cable
Sets the transmitter’s low-cut
filter
Selects the transmitter’s standard display
Activates/deactivates the
transmitter’s lock mode
(SKM)/audio source and cable
emulation (SK)
Emulates different instrument
cable lengths (SK)
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83
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Preset A1.1 Freq 470 . 200 MHz
Range: 470 - 494 MHz
frequency
To synchronize the settings with your transmitters via infra-red:
왘 Select
왘 Switch on the transmitter to which you want to assign this channel.
왘 Press the button J on the EM 9046.
왘 Place the transmitter’s infra-red interface in front of the infra-red
왘 Repeat the above steps for the remaining transmitters.
one of the channels 1–8.
The receiver switches to synchronization mode and the LED B
flashes.
interface D of the receiver. Maintain a distance of approx. 10–20 cm
between the infra-red interfaces.
The transmitter and receiver are synchronized:
– After pressing the button J, the receiver’s infra-red interface
searches for a suitable transmitter infra-red signal for 12 seconds.
– You can interrupt the synchronization at any time by pressing the
button J again.
– If a problem occurs during the synchronization process, read the
chapter “If a problem occurs ...” on page 110.
Main menu “Channel setup”
To get into the main menu:
왘 Select the “ch” operating mode.
왘 Select one or several channels (see page 52).
왘 Call up the menu items described in the following and adjust your set-
tings.
If no channel is selected, “Please select Channel” is displayed in the
menu selection.
왘 Press the button to store your settings.
왘 Synchronize your settings via infra-red (see page 77).
“Frequency” – Selecting a frequency preset or setting a frequency
manually
Via the “Frequency” menu item, you can select a frequency preset for the
active booster frequency range or set the frequency manually. In the
above diagram, range “A1” is active. The frequency range is from “470-
494 MHz”. For information on how to activate a booster frequency range,
refer to page 59.
왘 Either select a frequency preset (“A1.1” ... “A1.40” in the above dia-
gram) or set the frequency manually (“U”). If you set the frequency
manually, make sure to set a frequency within the current 24 MHz
booster frequency range and maintain a frequency spacing of 600 kHz
to avoid intermodulation interference.
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`+` `,` `-` `|` `/` `0` `1` `2` `3` `4` `5` `6` `7` `8` `9` `*` `;` `<` `=` `>`
`space` `#` `A` `B` `C` `D` `E` `F` `G` `H` `I` `J` `K` `L` `M` `N` `O` `P`
`Q` `R` `S` `T` `U` `V` `W` `X` `Y` `Z`
If you manually set the frequency to a value outside the current 24 MHz
booster frequency range and confirm you setting by pressing the
button F, the following error message appears:
Frequency out of booster range
“Name” – Entering a channel name
G U I T A R 1
name
Via the “Name” menu item, you can enter freely selectable names. The
channel name can consist of up to 8 characters from the following character set:
“Cmd mode” – Configuring the audio and command outputs
toggle
cmd mode
You can use the command function e.g. for stage directions.
For this, you require the SKM 9000 COM radio microphone or the SK 9000
bodypack transmitter together with the KA 9000 COM command adapter.
By pressing the COMMAND button on the SKM 9000 COM or KA 9000 COM,
you can influence the routing of the audio signal of the receiver’s XLR-3
sockets C and sub-D socket D.
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Ch standby
ch standby
o
encryption
The following settings are possible:
Setting Effect
“on” The transmitter’s audio signal is output via both its audio
channel (XLR-3 sockets C 1 ... 8) and the corresponding
channel of the sub-D socket D.
Pressing the COMMAND button on the SKM 9000 COM or
KA 9000 COM has no effect.
“add” The transmitter’s audio signal is output via its audio channel
(XLR-3 sockets C 1 ... 8).
Pressing the COMMAND button on the SKM 9000 COM or
KA 9000 COM has the effect that the audio signal is additionally output via the corresponding channel of the sub-D
socket D.
“mute” The transmitter’s audio signal is output via both its audio
channel (XLR-3 sockets C 1 ... 8) and the corresponding
channel of the sub-D socket D.
Pressing the COMMAND button on the SKM 9000 COM
or KA 9000 COM mutes both the audio channel (XLR-3
sockets C 1 ... 8) and the corresponding channel of the
sub-D socket D.
“toggle” The transmitter’s audio signal is output via either its audio
channel (XLR-3 socket C 1 ... 8) or the corresponding channel of the sub-D socket D.
Pressing the COMMAND button on the SKM 9000 COM or
KA 9000 COM switches between the two channels.
“Ch standby” – Muting channels
The “Ch standby” menu item allows you to mute selected channels. When
muted, the channels do not output any audio signal, neither via the Analog
Audio Out (AAO)/Digital Audio Out (DAO) modules, nor via headphones.
“Encryption” – Binding the audio signal to the EM 9046 receiver
Via the “Encryption” menu item, you can protect the audio signal against
eavesdropping from other receivers by binding the transmitters to the
EM 9046 receiver. In this case, other receivers can receive the RF signal of
the transmitters but cannot evaluate the audio signal.
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To protect the audio signal against eavesdropping from other receivers:
왘 In the “Encryption” menu item, select “On” and press the button
to store your setting.
왘 Synchronize the setting via infra-red (see page 77).
“RF level recorder” – Recording the antenna signals and the
diversity evaluation (walk test)
RF level recorder
rf level rec
The “RF level recorder” menu item allows you to record the antenna signals and the diversity evaluation (walk test) in order to check the reception quality of your transmission link within the operating environment.
왘 Before performing the walk test, switch on all possible sources of inter-
ference (e.g. light sources, intercom links, video walls) and all other
transmission links.
왘 Switch on all transmitters that you want to use for the walk test.
왘 Change to the “ch” operating mode on the EM 9046.
왘 Establish transmission links between the channels of the EM 9046 and
the transmitters.
왘 Select a channel and call up the “RF level recorder” menu item.
왘 Start the walk test by pressing the jog dial.
- You can cancel the walk test at any time by pressing the button
F or the esc button L on the EM 9046. In doing so, the recorded data
is deleted.
- Use one or several transmitters to walk the operating environment.
While performing the walk test, the diversity evaluation and the
antenna signals for all channels are recorded. You can switch between
the channels by pressing one of the channel 1 to 8 buttons M.
- If you are using an SKM 9000 COM or an SK 9000 together with the
KA 9000 COM command adapter, you can set markers by pressing the
COMMAND button at critical locations.
- You can additionally activate the 1 kHz test tone on your transmitter
(see page 90 and page 99) and monitor the signal quality of the test
tone via loudspeakers while walking the operating environment.
- If you perform the walk test as a pair, the second person can monitor
the signal quality of the test tone by means of headphones connected
to the EM 9046.
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Start fullscan
MHz
CH 1
790
0:00 0:30 1:00 1:30 2:00
min
000
Showing RF level or channel 1
RF IN A
RF IN B
no signal
cmd
A
B
rf level rec
Low antenna signals: RF signal cannot be
evaluated, the window is highlighted in gray
Diversity evaluation
Antenna signals
COMMAND button
has been pressed
왘 Assess the result of the walk
test:
Interference due to extraneous RF signals and low antenna signals can
impede the evaluation of a transmitter’s RF signal. In this case, the window
displaying the recorded antenna signals is highlighted in light gray.
왘 Reposition the antennas to minimize interference and to optimize the
reception of transmission signals.
왘 Call up the “RF level recorder” menu item again and repeat the walk
test.
Extended menu “Transmitter setup”
Via the extended menu “Transmitter setup”, you can adjust the transmitter settings and then synchronize them via infra-red.
The menu items allow you to adjust settings over the entire value range of
the Digital 9000 transmitters. Please note, however, that the actual values
are determined by the hardware configuration of your transmitters (frequency range, type of microphone head being used (SKM), type of Sennheiser microphone or cable being used (SK), etc.).
If you adjust settings that are not supported by the transmitters’ current
hardware configuration, the value actually adopted by the transmitter is
written back to the menu item of the extended menu “Transmitter setup”.
If you transfer a frequency range that is not supported by your transmitter, “Sync Fail” is displayed in the menu selection of the receiver’s display
panel.
Modifications made via the “Transmitter setup” menu item of the EM 9046
must be synchronized via infra-red.
Modifications made directly on the transmitters have direct effect on the
menu items of the extended menu “Transmitter setup” of the EM 9046.
For details on the adjustment ranges of your transmitters, refer to the
description of the transmitters’ operating menu.
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“RF mode” – Adjusting the transmission mode
HD (high denition)
rf mode
The “RF mode” menu item allows you to adjust the transmission mode:
“HD (High Definition)”: Transmission of an audio signal without audio data
compression. As a result, the audio signal remains pure and unadulterated.
In “HD” transmission mode, the range can be restricted compared to “LR”
transmission mode.
“LR (Long Range)”: Transmission of an audio signal whose bit rate is
reduced – before transmission – by an audio data compression technique
(SeDAC, Sennheiser Digital Audio Codec). This compression technique provides excellent audio quality and a large transmission range. The sensitivity to interference is reduced compared to “HD” transmission mode.
The selection of the transmission mode depends on the result of the frequency scan. For more information, refer to the chapter “Frequency scan”
– Performing a frequency scan of all 8 frequency ranges from page 56
onwards.
“Gain” – Adjusting the input gain
dB0
gain
The “Gain” menu item allows you to adjust the input gain of selected channels, independent of whether the transmitter to be synchronized supports
the adjusted value. The factory preset is 6 dB. The adjustment range is
from 6 dB to 60 dB.
After synchronization with the transmitter, the value actually adopted by
the transmitter is written back to the menu item.
If you select “line” in the “Cable” menu item (see page 83), the input
gain in the “Gain” menu item is set to the fixed value of –6 dB.
“Low cut” – Setting the low-cut filter
Hz30
low cut
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Via the “Low cut” menu item, you can set the transmitter’s low-cut filter.
Possible settings: 30 Hz to 120 Hz.
You can adjust this setting independent of whether the transmitter to be
synchronized supports the adjusted value.
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frequency
display
off
lock
SK 9000 line
af source
type1
cable
After synchronization with the transmitter, the value actually adopted by
the transmitter is written back to the menu item.
“Display” – Selecting the standard display for the transmitters
The “Display” menu item allows you to activate one out of 3 standard displays: “Name”, “Preset” or “Frequency”. The “Name” standard display is
factory preset.
“Lock” – Activating/deactivating the lock mode
Via the “Lock” menu item, you can activate or deactivate the lock mode for
your transmitters.
“AF source” – Displaying the audio source
The “AF source” menu item allows you to display the type of microphone
head being used (SKM), the type of audio source being used (SK: “micro”,
“line”) and the emulation of instrument cables (SK: “type1”, “type2”,
“type3”). This information is transmitted along with the SKM/SK 9000’s
RF signal to the receiver.
The information is displayed until the transmitter is switched off or the
carrier frequency is changed. When the SKM/SK transmits again on the
carrier frequency, the corresponding microphone head/audio source is displayed once again in the menu item.
If a transmitter is switched off or transmits on a different carrier frequency, “No TX detected” is displayed.
“Cable” – Emulating different instrument cable lengths
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Channel 1–8 button
and
multiple channel
selection button +
+
Via the “Cable” menu item, you can emulate the lengths of instrument
cables in 3 steps: “type1”, “type2” and “type3”. If you select “line”, no
emulation takes place.
“live” operating mode – Using a configured system
In “live” operating mode, you can select channels for headphone monitoring and synchronize the transmitters and the receiver.
To prepare headphone monitoring:
왘 Connect headphones as described on page 38.
왘 Observe the warnings given there.
To select channels for headphone monitoring:
왘 Select a channel by pressing the channel 1–8 button M or press the
multiple channel selection button + and then select several channels
simultaneously.
If you have daisy chained several receivers (see “Daisy chaining
receivers” on page 35), you can monitor any channel of the daisy
chain via any headphone socket in the daisy chain.
In “live” operating mode, you can also activate channels for synchronization:
왘 Select a channel by pressing the channel 1–8 button M.
왘 Proceed as described on page 77.
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Using the SKM 9000 ................................................ 85
Switching the SKM 9000 on/off .................................. 86
Activating/deactivating the automatic lock mode
(Autolock) ........................................................................ 87
Basic functions of the Sennheiser operating menu . 88
Overview of the status displays .................................. 88
Overview of the menu items ........................................ 89
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Before using your radio microphone, ask the relevant wireless regu-
latory authority for the exact frequency allocations and apply for an
individual license if necessary.
The supplied supplement “Framework requirements and restrictions
on frequency usage in Europe” provides an overview of the different
European framework requirements and restrictions on frequency
usage. If there is no entry in the supplement, ask the relevant wireless regulatory authority for the current rules governing frequency
usage.
Switching the SKM 9000 on/off
When the SKM 9000 is switched on for the first time, it contains the
first frequency preset of the transmitter frequency range (e.g. A1.1:
470.200 MHz). Via the “ch” menu of the EM 9046 receiver, set the
desired frequency preset and adjust the settings of other menu
items and then synchronize the transmitter and the receiver (see
page 77). In doing so, all frequency presets of the transmitter frequency range will be transfered to the SKM 9000.
B
We recommend you to always adjust the transmitter settings via
the EM 9046 receiver and then to synchronize the transmitter and
the receiver.
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 standard display
(here: “Frequency”, see page 90) appears on the display panel 5. The
radio microp
display “HD”/“LR” lights up constantly:
hone transmits an RF signal and the transmission mode
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itch the SKM 9000 off:
To sw
왘 Keep
왘 Remove the accupack/battery pack when the radio microphone will not
To switch the SKM 9000 off with the lock mode activated:
왘 Press t
왘 Press
the ON/OFF button B pressed until the display panel goes off.
be used for extended periods of time (see page 40).
he ON/OFF button B while the standard display is shown.
“LOCK” appears on the display panel because the lock mode is activated.
the UP button or the DOWN button .
“UNLOCK” appears on the display panel.
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th
왘 Press
The lock mode is temporarily deactivated, the lock mode icon 5 flashes.
왘 Within the next 2 seconds, press the ON/OFF button B and keep it
pressed until the display panel goes off.
왘 If you switch on the SKM 9000, the lock mode is activated again.
e SET button .
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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” 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.
To check the set frequency/the selected frequency preset:
왘 Call up the operating menu and press the UP button /DOWN button
until the “Tune” or “Preset” menu item appears.
The set frequency/the selected frequency preset is displayed.
If the displayed value is the desired one:
왘 Wait for 10 seconds to pass.
The RF signal is automatically activated and the transmission mode display “HD”/“LR” lights up constantly.
displayed value is not the desired one:
he
If t
왘 Call up the “Tune” or “Preset” menu item.
The RF signal remains deactivated until you exit the menu item.
The RF signal remains deactivated until you exit the menu item.
왘 Set the frequency (“Tune” menu item) or select a frequency preset
(“Preset” menu item) and store your setting.
The RF signal is activated and the radio microphone transmits an RF signal
on the set frequency.
Activating/deactivating the automatic lock mode (Autolock)
The radio microphone has an automatic lock mode that can be activated or
deactivated via the “LOCK” menu item (see page 87).
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 bu
The automatic lock mode is activated and the lock mode icon 5 appears
on the standard display.
When the automatic lock mode is activated, you can still call up the operating menu, use the UP button /DOWN button to select menu
items (read-only function) and call up the “LOCK” menu item in order to
deactivate the automatic lock mode. If, however, you try to call up any
other menu item, the following display appears on the display panel:
tton .
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While this display is shown (about 2 seconds), you can temporarily deac-
tivate the lock mode:
왘 Press the UP button or the DOWN button .
The following display appears on the display panel:
왘 Press the SET button .
The lock mode is temporarily deactivated. The lock mode icon 5 flashes.
- 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.
- If you continue navigating the operating menu or if you call up a menu
item, the lock mode is activated 2 seconds after the last button press.
- If you exit a called up menu item, the lock mode is activated immediately after exiting the menu item.
To permanently deactivate the automatic lock mode:
왘 Call up the “LOCK” menu item and select “Off”.
tor
e your setting by pressing the SET button .
왘 S
UP /DOWN /
SET
ON/OFF 왘 Press the ON/OFF button to exit a menu item without storing your
Basic functions of the Sennheiser operating menu
A special feature of the Sennheiser 9000 series is the straightforward,
intuitive operating concept. As a result, you can act quickly and precisely –
even in stressful situations, for example on stage or during a live show or
presentation.
Calling up and selecting menu items, changing and storing
settings, cancelling an entry
왘 Press the SET button to call up the operating menu or a m enu 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.
settings or to change from the operating menu to the standard display.
When keeping the UP button /DOWN button pressed
within a menu item, you continuously adjust the next/previous setting of the menu item. Keep the buttons pressed for a longer time to
accelerate the speed.
Overview of the status displays
Status display Meaning
SKM 9000 switches on
SKM 9000 switches off
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BA/B 60 accupack/battery pack:
charge status 100% | 70% | 30%
BA 60 accupack: remaining operating time in h:mm
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Accupack/battery pack is completely discharged,
transmitter is not operational
Setting is being stored
Firmware is being updated
Firmware update has failed
Overview of the menu items
Icon Name Function Page
Tune
Preset
Name
Gain
Low cut
Sets a frequency
Selects a frequency preset
Enters a name
Adjusts the input gain
Sets the low-cut filter
89
90
90
90
90
RF mode Adjusts the transmission mode 90
Display
Lock
Test tone
Selects a standard display
Activates/deactivates the lock
mode
Activates the test tone for level
matching the system and for
90
90
90
the walk test
Reset
Resets the factory default settings
91
Information Displays the firmware version
and frequency range
91
“Tune”– Setting a frequency
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
radio microphone then changes from the currently set frequency preset to
the frequency preset “U” and transmits on the set frequency.
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“Preset” – Selecting a frequency preset
Via the “Preset” menu item, you can select a frequency preset from the
active booster frequency range or the frequency preset “U” (see also the
“Tune” menu item).
To activate a different booster frequency range:
왘 Proceed as described from page 56 onwards. 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. The name can consist of up to 6 characters from the following character set:
“Gain” – Adjusting the input gain
Via the “Gain” menu item, you can adjust the input gain in 3 dB steps.
The radio microphone automatically detects the type of microphone
head being used and changes the adjustment range of the “Gain”
menu item accord
ingly.
“Low cut” – Setting the low-cut filter
Via the “Low cut” menu item, you can set the low-cut filter.
Settings: “80 Hz”, “100 Hz”, “120 Hz”.
“RF mode” - Adjusting the transmission mode
The “RF mode” menu item allows you to adjust the transmission mode.
Settings: “HD”, “LR”.
“Display” – Selecting a standard display
The “Display” menu item allows you to select one out of 3 standard displays.
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“Frequency”“Preset”“Name”
“Lock” – Activating/deactivating the lock mode
Via the “Lock” menu item, you can activate or deactivate the lock mode.
For more information on how to activate or deactivate the lock mode, refer
to page 87.
“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.
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“Reset” – Resetting the factory default settings
Via the “Reset” menu item, you can reset the radio microphone to its factory default settings.
“Information” – Displaying the firmware version and frequency
range
Via the “Information” menu item, you can display the firmware version
and the transmitter’s frequency range.
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Switching the SK 9000 on/off ...................................... 94
Activating/deactivating the automatic lock mode
(Autolock) ........................................................................ 95
Basic functions of the Sennheiser operating menu . 96
Overview of the status displays .................................. 97
Overview of the menu items ........................................ 97
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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 in Europe” provides an overview of the different
European framework requirements and restrictions on frequency
usage. If there is no entry in the supplement, ask the relevant wireless regulatory authority for the current rules governing frequency
usage.
Switching the SK 9000 on/off
When the SK 9000 is switched on for the first time, it contains the
first frequency preset of the transmitter frequency range (e.g. A1.1:
470.200 MHz). Via the “ch” menu of the EM 9046 receiver, set the
desired frequency preset and adjust the settings of other menu
items and then synchronize the transmitter and the receiver (see
page 77). In doing so, all frequency presets of the transmitter frequency range will be transfered to the SK 9000.
2
3
C
We recommend you to always adjust the transmitter settings via
the EM 9046 receiver and then to synchronize the transmitter and
the receiver.
To switch the SK 9000 on:
왘 Keep the ON/OFF button 2 pressed until the Sennheiser logo
appears on the display panel C.
The ON LED 3 lights up and the standard display (here: “Frequency”,
see page 99) appe
transmits an RF signal and the transmission mode display “HD”/“LR”
lights up constantly:
ars on the display panel C. The bodypack transmitter
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To switch the SK 9000 off:
ep
왘 Ke
왘 Remove the accupack/battery pack when the transmitter will not be
To switch the SK 9000 off with the lock mode activated:
왘 Press t
왘 Press
the ON/OFF button 2 pressed until the display panel goes off.
used for extended periods of time (see page 43).
he ON/OFF button B while the standard display is shown.
“LOCK” appears on the display panel because the lock mode is activated.
the UP button or the DOWN button .
“UNLOCK” appears on the display panel.
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th
왘 Press
The lock mode is temporarily deactivated, the lock mode icon 5 flashes.
왘 Within the next 2 seconds, press the ON/OFF button B and keep it
pressed until the display panel goes off.
왘 If you switch on the SK 9000, the lock mode is activated again.
e SET button .
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Switching on the SK 9000 on and checking the set frequency
before the RF signal is activated
왘 Switch on the SK 9000 by keeping the ON/OFF button 2 pressed
until the “Name” standard display appears.
The RF signal is not activated and the transmission mode display “HD”/
“LR” flashes.
l up t
If you cal
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.
To check the set frequency/the selected frequency preset:
왘 Call up the operating menu and press the UP button /DOWN button
The set frequency/the selected frequency preset is displayed.
If the displayed value is the desired one:
왘 Wait for 10 seconds to pass.
The RF signal is automatically activated and the transmission mode display “HD”/“LR” lights up constantly.
he “Tune” or “Preset” menu item within the next 10 seconds,
until the “Tune” or “Preset” menu item appears.
he
displayed value is not the desired one:
If t
왘 Call up the “Tune” or “Preset” menu item.
The RF signal remains deactivated until you exit the menu item.
왘 Set the frequency (“Tune” menu item) or select a frequency preset
(“Preset” menu item) and store your setting.
The RF signal is activated and the bodypack transmitter transmits an RF
signal on the set frequency.
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 95).
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 bu
The automatic lock mode is activated and the lock mode icon appears on
the standard display.
When the automatic lock mode is activated, you can still call up the operating menu, use the UP button /DOWN button to select menu
items (read-only function) and call up the “LOCK” menu item in order to
deactivate the automatic lock mode. If, however, you try to call up any
other menu item, the following display appears on the display panel:
tton .
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While this display is shown (about 2 seconds), you can temporarily deac-
tivate the lock mode:
왘 Press the UP button or the DOWN button .
The following display appears on the display panel:
왘 Press the SET button .
The lock mode is temporarily deactivated. The lock mode icon 5
flashes.
- 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.
- If you continue navigating the operating menu or if you call up a menu
item, the lock mode is activated 2 seconds after the last button press.
- If you exit a called up menu item, the lock mode is activated immediately after exiting the menu item.
To permanently deactivate the automatic lock mode:
왘 Call up the “LOCK” menu item and select “Off”.
tor
e your setting by pressing the SET button .
왘 S
UP /DOWN /
SET
ON/OFF
Basic functions of the Sennheiser operating menu
A special feature of the Sennheiser 9000 series is the straightforward,
intuitive operating concept. As a result, you can act quickly and precisely –
even in stressful situations, for example on stage or during a live show or
presentation.
Calling up and selecting menu items, changing and storing
settings, cancelling an entry
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.
왘 Press the UP button /DOWN button to select menu items and
to change the settings of a menu item.
왘 Press the ON/OFF button to exit a menu item without storing your
settings or to change from the operating menu to the standard display.
When keeping the UP button /DOWN button pressed
within a menu item, you continuously adjust the next/previous setting of the menu item. Keep the buttons pressed for a longer time to
accelerate the speed.
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Overview of the status displays
Status display Meaning
SK 9000 switches on
SK 9000 switches off
BA/B 61 accupack/battery pack:
charge status 100% | 70% | 30%
BA 61 accupack: remaining operating time in h:mm
2:204:40
Accupack/battery pack is completely discharged,
transmitter is not operational
Setting is being stored
Firmware is being updated
Firmware update has failed
Overview of the menu items
Icon Name Function Page
Tune
Preset
Name
Gain
Low cut
Cable
a
b
RF mode Adjusts the transmission mode 99
Display
Sets a frequency
Selects a frequency preset
Enters a name
Adjusts the input gain
Sets the low-cut filter 98
Emulates different instrument
cable lengths
Selects a standard display
98
98
98
98
99
99
Lock
Test tone
Activates/deactivates the lock
mode
Activates the test tone for level
matching the system and for
the walk test
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Icon Name Function Page
Reset
Information Displays the firmware version
a. If you are using the Sennheiser CI 1-4 line/instrument cable, this menu item is
hidden
b. If you are using the Sennheiser CI 1-4 line/instrument cable, this menu item is
shown
Resets the factory default settings
and frequency range
99
99
“Tune”– Setting a frequency
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.
“Preset” – Selecting a frequency preset
Via the “Preset” menu item, you can select a frequency preset from the
active booster frequency range or the frequency preset “U” (see also the
“Tune” menu item).
To activate a different booster frequency range:
왘 Proceed as described from page 56 onwards. 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
bodypack transmitter. The name can consist of up to 6 characters from the
following character set:
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`space` `#` `A` `B` `C` `D` `E` `F` `G` `H` `I` `J` `K` `L` `M` `N` `O` `P`
`Q` `R` `S` `T` `U` `V` `W` `X` `Y` `Z`
“Gain” – Adjusting the input gain
Via the “Gain” menu item, you can adjust the input gain in 3 dB steps from
-6 to +42 dB.
“Low cut” – Setting the low-cut filter
Via the “Low cut” menu item, you can set the low-cut filter. The bodypack
transmitter automatically detects the type of input signal present and
changes the settings of the “Low cut” menu item accordingly. If you are
using the Sennheiser CI 1-4 line/instrument cable, the “Low cut” menu
item is hidden.
Cable type Settings
Sennheiser microphone cable “60 Hz”, “80 Hz”, “100 Hz”, “120 Hz”
Sennheiser CI 1-4
line/instrument cable
“30 Hz”, the “Low cut” menu item is
hidden
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“Cable” – Emulating different instrument cable lengths
Via the “Cable” menu item, you can emulate the lengths of instrument
cables in 3 steps. If you are using the Sennheiser CI 1-4 line/Instrument
cable, the “Cable” menu item is shown.
“RF mode” - Adjusting the transmission mode
The “RF mode” menu item allows you to adjust the transmission mode.
Settings: “HD”, “LR”.
“Display” – Selecting a standard display
The “Display” menu item allows you to select one out of 3 standard displays.
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“Frequency”“Preset”“Name”
“Lock” – Activating/deactivating the lock mode
Via the “Lock” menu item, you can activate or deactivate the lock mode.
For more information on how to activate or deactivate the lock mode, refer
to page 95.
“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 bodypack transmitter to its
factory default settings.
“Information” – Displaying the firmware version and frequency
range
Via the “Information” menu item, you can display the firmware version
and the transmitter frequency range.
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