• Keep this instruction manual. Always include this instruction manual
when passing the product on to third parties.
• Heed all warnings and follow all instructions.
• Use only a cloth for cleaning the product.
• Do not place the product near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves,
or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by Sennheiser.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required if the product has been damaged in any way, liquid
has been spilled, objects have fallen inside, the product has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate properly or has been
dropped.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of short circuits, do not use the product
near water and do not expose it to rain or moisture.
Intended use
Intended use of the SK 2000 bodypack transmitter includes:
• having read this instruction manual, especially the chapter “Important
safety instructions”,
• using the product within the operating conditions and limitations
described in this instruction manual.
“Improper use” means using the product other than as described in these
instructions, or under operating conditions which differ from those
described herein.
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The SK 2000 bodypack transmitter
543.200
**2000****2000**
B.Ch: 20.64
PEAK
MUTE
EQ:
+ 12dB
P
-10
040
30
20
10
-20
-30
-40
AF
RF
MHz
543.200
B.Ch: 20.64
PEAK
MUTE
EQ:
+ 12dB
P
-10
040
30
20
10
-20
-30
-40
AF
RF
MHz
True Diversity Receiver EM 2050
SKM2000SKM2000
The SK 2000 bodypack transmitter
This bodypack transmitter is part of the 2000 series. With this series,
Sennheiser offers high-quality state-of-the-art RF transmission systems
with a high level of operational reliability and ease of use. Transmitters
and receivers permit wireless transmission with studio-quality sound.
Features of the 2000 series:
• Optimized PLL synthesizer and microprocessor technology
• HDX noise reduction system
lot tone squelch control
i
•P
• True diversity technology
• Switching bandwidth of up to 75 MHz
• Increased immunity to intermodulation and interferences in multi-
channel operation
Areas of application
The bodypack transmitter can be combined with the EM 2000 or EM 2050
rack-mount receiver. The receivers are available in the same UHF
frequency ranges and are equipped with the same frequency bank system
with factory-preset frequencies. An advantage of the factory-preset
frequencies is that:
• a transmission system is ready for immediate use after switch-on,
• several transmission systems can be operated simultaneously on the
preset frequencies without causing intermodulation interference.
Transmitter Optional accessoriesReceivers
SK 2000•Clip-on microphones:
MKE 1, ME 102,
ME 104, ME 105*
• Headmics:
HSP 2, HSP 4*
• Instrument cable:
CI 1-4*
EM 2000 receiver
True Diversity Receiver EM 2000
EM 2050 twin receiver
PEAK
B.Ch: 20.64
**2000**
040
-10
30
MHz
543.200
-20
20
-30
SKM2000
EQ:
10
-40
MUTE
+ 12dB
P
AF
RF
* each fitted with a 3-pin special audio connector
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The SK 2000 bodypack transmitter
Overview of the microphones and instrument cables:
Microphone/instrument cable Type
MKE 1 clip-on microphone
Pick-up pattern
omni-directional
ME 102 clip-on microphonecardioid
ME 104 clip-on microphonecardioid
ME 105 clip-on microphonesuper-cardioid
condenser
HSP 2 headmicomni-directional
HSP 4 headmiccardioid
CI 1-4 instrument cable––
The frequency bank system
The bodypack transmitter is available in 6 UHF frequency ranges with up
to 3,000 transmission frequencies per frequency range:
Range
GBw
:
606–678
Range Aw:
516 – 558
500600700800
Range Gw:
558 – 626
Each frequency range (Aw–Ew, Gw, GBw) offers 26 frequency banks with
up to 64 channels each:
Range Bw:
626 – 698
Range Cw:
718 – 790
Range Dw:
790 – 865
4
Channel 1 – frequency preset
Channel 2 – frequency preset
Frequency bank 1 ... 20
Channel 64 – frequency preset
Channel 1 – freely selectable frequency
Channel 2 – freely selectable frequency
Frequency bank U1 ... U6
Channel 64 – freely selectable frequency
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Delivery includes
Each of the channels in the frequency banks “1” to “20” has been factory-
preset to
frequencies within one frequency bank are intermodulation-free. These
frequencies cannot be changed.
For an overview of the frequency presets, please refer to the supplied
frequency information sheet. Updated versions of the frequency information sheet can be downloaded from the corresponding product page on our
website at www.sennheiser.com.
The frequency banks “U1” to “U6” allow you to freely select and store
tran
are not intermodulation-free.
a fixed frequency (frequency preset). The factory-preset
sm
ission frequencies. It might be that these transmission frequencies
Delivery includes
The packaging contains the following items:
1 SK 2000 bodypack transmitter
2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V
1 instruction manual
1 frequency information sheet
1 supplement “Framework requirements and restrictions on the use of
radio microphones”
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Product overview
Product overview
Overview of the SK 2000 bodypack transmitter
쐋
쐃
쐇
씉
쐂
씈
쐉
쐏
쐄
쐂
쐆
쐊
쐈
쐃 Microphone/instrument input
(MIC/LINE), 3-pole special audio
et, lockable
sock
t = ON
low L
itch
LED:
ED:
쐇 MUTE sw
쐋 Antenna
쐏 Operation and battery status
indicator, red
li
flashing = LOW BATT
쐄 Audio overmodulation indicator,
yel
lit = AF PEAK
6
쐎
쐅
쐈
쐂 Charging contacts
button
쐆 SET
n
쐊 UP/DOWN butto
쐎 Battery compartment
쐅 Battery compartment cover
(metal)
쐈 Battery compartment catches
쐉 Infra-red interface
씈 ON/OFF button
s as the ESC (cancel) key in
e
(serv
the operating menu)
씉 Display panel, backlit in orange
왖/왔
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Product overview
쐄
approx. 100%
approx. 70%
approx. 30%
charge status is critical
, the red
LOW BATT LED 쐏
is flashing:
쐏
Overview of the displays
After switch-on, the bodypack transmitter displays the standard display
“Frequency/Name”. For further illustrations and ex
standard displays, refer to page 15. The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds.
햲
햳 햴
amples of the different
햵
543.200
MHz
햶
**2000**
P
MUTE
AF
햹햸햷
DisplayMeaning
햲 Audio level “AF”Modulation of the bodypack transmitter
When the audio input level is excessively high,
the “AF” display shows full deflection and, in
addition, the
햳 FrequencyCurrent transmission frequency
햴 NameFreely selectable name of the transmitter
햵 Transmission icon RF signal is being transmitted
햶 Lock mode iconLock mode is activated
햷 “P” (pilot tone)Pilot tone transmission is activated
햸 “MUTE”Microphone or line input is muted
햹 Battery statusCharge status:
ye
llow AF PEAK LED 쐄 lights up:
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Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation
쐅
쐈
쐅
쐂
쐂
Putting the bodypack transmitter into
operation
Inserting the batteries/accupack
For powering the bodypack transmitter, you can either use two 1.5 V AA
size batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack or the
DC 2 power adapter (accessories, visit www.sennheiser.com).
왘 Open the battery compartment by pushing the two catches 쐈 in the
direction of the arrows and open the cover 쐅.
왘 Insert the two batteries or the accupack as shown above. Please
observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries/accupack.
왘 Close the battery compartment.
The battery compartment cover 쐅 locks into place with an audible
k.
clic
Charging the accupack
To charge the BA 2015 accupack (accessory, visit www.sennheiser.com)
installed in the bodypack transmitter:
왘 Insert the bodypack transmitter into the L 2015 charger (accessory,
visit www.sennheiser.com).
The L 2015 charger can only charge the combination BA 2015
accupack/bodypack transmitter. Standard batteries (primary
cells) or individual rechargeable battery cells cannot be charged.
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Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation
쐃
씋
씊
Connecting the microphone cable/instrument cable
The audio input is designed for the connection of both condenser microphones and instruments (e.g. guitars). DC powering of the condenser
microphones is via the MIC/LINE socket 쐃 (3-pole special audio socket).
왘 Use one of the recommended Sennheiser microphones or the CI 1-4
instrument cable (see page 3).
왘 Connect the 3-pin special audio connector 씊 from the Sennheiser
microphone or instrument cable to the MIC/LINE socket 쐃.
왘 Lock the 3-pin special audio connector by screwing down the coupling
ring 씋.
왘 Via the operating menu (“Sensitivity” menu item), adjust the sensi-
tivity of the microphone/line input.
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Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation
Attaching the bodypack transmitter to clothing
You can use bodypack pouch or the belt clip 씍 to attach the bodypack
transmitter to clothing (e.g. belt, waistband).
씍
The belt clip is detachable so that you can also attach the transmitter with
the antenna pointing downwards. To do so, withdraw the belt clip 씍 from
its fixing points and
The belt clip 씍 is secured so that it cannot slide out of its fixing points
accidentall
To detach the belt clip:
y.
왘 Lift one side of the belt clip as shown.
attach it the other way round.
왘 Press down the belt clip at one fixing point and pull it out of the trans-
mitter housing.
왘 Repeat for the other side.
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Using the bodypack transmitter
쐈
쐈
쐅
햵
씈
쐏
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
Using the bodypack transmitter
To establish a transmission link, proceed as follows:
1. Switch the bodypack transmitter on (see next section).
2. Switch the receiver on (see the instruction manual of the receiver).
The transmission link is established and the display backlighting of the
receiver changes from red to orange.
It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 20.
If you cannot establish a transmission link between transmitter and
receiver, read the chapter “Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with a
receiver” on page 20.
Switching the bodypack transmitter on/off
왘 Push the two battery compartment catches 쐈 and open the battery
compartment cover 쐅.
switch the bodypack transmitter on (online operation):
To
왘 Briefly press the ON/OFF button 씈.
The “Frequency/Name” standard display appears on the
y panel. The red ON LED 쐏 lights up and the transmis-
displa
sion icon 햵
an R
switch the bodypack transmitter on and to deactivate the RF signal on
To
i
tch-on (offline operation):
sw
is displayed. The bodypack transmitter transmits
F signal.
왘 Keep the ON/OFF button 씈 pressed until “RF Mute Off?”
appears on the display panel.
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Using the bodypack transmitter
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
왘 Press the UP/DOWN button 왖/왔.
“RF Mute On?” appears on the display panel.
SET
왘 Press the SET button.
The transmission frequency is displayed but the bodypack
transmitter does not transmit an RF signal. The transmission
icon 햵 is not displayed. When the pilot tone function is
a
ted on both bodypack transmitter and receiver,
activ
“RF Mute” (backlit in red) appears alternately with the stan-
p
dard dis
lay on the receiver’s display panel.
543.200
MHz
햵
**2000**
P
MUTE
AF
Use this function to save battery power or to prepare a bodypack
transmitter for use during live operation without causing interference to existing transmission links.
To activate the RF signal:
왘 Press the ON/OFF button.
“RF Mute On?” appears on the display panel.
왘 Press the UP/DOWN button 왖/왔.
“RF Mute Off?” appears on the display panel.
SET
왘 Press the SET button.
The RF signal is activated and the transmission icon 햵 is displayed ag
To
switch the bodypack transmitter off:
ain.
왘 If necessary, deactivate the lock mode (see next chapter).
왘 Keep the ON/OFF button 씈 pressed until “OFF” appears on
the display panel. The red ON LED 쐏 goes off and the display
panel turns off.
When in the operating menu, pressing the ON/OFF button 씈 will
cancel your entry (ESC function) and return you to the current
standard display.
Deactivating the lock mode temporarily
You can activate or deactivate the automatic lock mode via the “Auto
Lock” menu item. If the lock mode is activated, you have to temporarily
activate it in order to be able to operate the bodypack transmitter:
de
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Using the bodypack transmitter
543.200
B.Ch: 20.64
PEAK
MUTE
EQ:
+ 12dB
-10
040
30
20
10
-20
-30
-40
AF
RF
MHz
**2000**
SKM2000
P
햶
쐇
SET
ON/OFF
왘 Press the SET button or the ON/OFF button.
“Locked” appears on the display panel.
왘 Press the UP/DOWN button 왖/왔.
“Unlock?” appears on the display panel.
SET
왘 Press the SET button.
The lock mode is temporarily deactivated.
– When you are in the operating menu, the lock mode
remains deactivated until you exit the operating menu.
– When one of the standard displays is shown, the lock mode
is automatically activated after 10 seconds.
The lock mode icon 햶 flashes prior to the lock mode being activated agai
Muting the audio signal or deactivating the RF signal
n.
The MUTE switch 쐇 allows you to mute the audio signal or to deactivate
the RF signal. Via the “Mute Mode” menu item, you can set the desired
tion of the MUTE switch 쐇.
func
SettingSlide the MUTE switch 쐇 ...Function
“AF On/Off”... to the left (position MUTE) Mutes the audio signal
... to the rightUnmutes the audio signal
“RF On/Off”... to the left (position MUTE) Deactivates the RF signal
(offline operation)
... to the rightActivates the RF signal
(online operation)
“Disabled”No function
왘 From the “Mute Mode” menu item, select the desired setting.
왘 Exit the operating menu.
왘 Slide the MUTE switch 쐇 to the left, to the position MUTE.
The bodypack transmitter reacts as indicated in the table.
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Using the bodypack transmitter
The current state of the muting function or the RF signal is displayed on
the display panel of the bodypack transmitter.
An additional display of the muting function appears on the
receiver’s display panel when
• the pilot tone function is activated on both bodypack transmitter and receiver
and, in addition,
• this display has been activated via the “Warnings” menu item
v
on the recei
er (see the instruction manual of the receiver).
543.200
MHz
햵
**2000**
P
MUTE
AF
햸
Audio signal is muted
Transmitter’s display panel:“MUTE” 햸 is displayed
Receiver’s display panel:
TX Mute” is displayed
* only when activated on the receiver (see above)
Audio signal is activated (muting is deactivated)
Transmitter’s display panel:“MUTE” 햸 is not displayed
Receiver’s display panel:“TX Mute” is not displayed
RF signal is deactivated
Transmitter’s display panel:Transmission icon 햵 is not displayed,
“MUTE” 햸 is displayed
Receiver’s display panel:
“RF Mute” is displayed
* only when activated on the receiver (see above)
RF signal is activated
Transmitter’s display panel:Transmission icon 햵 is displayed
Receiver’s display panel:“RF Mute” is not displayed
*
*
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Using the bodypack transmitter
You can also deactivate the RF signal on switch-on. For more information, refer to the chapter “Switching the bodypack transmitter
on/off” on page 11.
Using the ON/OFF button, you can also activate/deactivate the RF
i
gnal during operation. To do so, briefly press the ON/OFF button
s
and proceed
as described on page 12.
Selecting a standard display
왘 Press the UP/DOWN button 왖/왔 to select a standard
display:
Contents of the display Selectable standard display
543.200
**2000**
P
MUTE
AF
B.Ch: 20.64
543.200
P
MUTE
AF
**2000**
B.Ch: 20.64
P
MUTE
AF
MHz
MHz
“Frequency/Name”
“Channel/Frequency”
“Name/Channel”
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Using the operating menu
ON/OFF
Using the operating menu
The buttons
ButtonFunction of the button
Press the
ON/OFF button
Press the
SET button
SET
Press the
UP/DOWN button
Overview of the operating menu
• Switches the bodypack transmitter on and
off
• Cancels the entry and returns to the current
standard display (ESC function)
• Activates/deactivates the RF signal
(special function, see page 13)
• Changes from the current standard display
to the operating menu
• Calls up a menu item
• Enters a submenu
• Stores the settings and returns to the
operating menu
• Selects a standard display
왖/왔
• Changes to the next/previous menu item
• Changes the setting of a menu item
Main menu
„Menu”
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Sensitivity
Frequency Preset
Name
Auto Lock
Advanced
Exit
Extended menu
„Advanced”
Tune
Mute Mode
RF Power
Cable Emulation
Pilot Tone
LCD Contrast
Reset
Software Revision
Exit
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Using the operating menu
DisplayFunction of the menu item
Main menu “Menu”
SensitivityAdjusts the sensitivity “AF”
Frequency Preset Sets the frequency bank and the channel
NameEnters a freely selectable name
Auto LockActivates/deactivates the automatic lock mode
AdvancedCalls up the extended menu “Advanced Menu”
ExitExits the operating menu and returns to the current
standard display
Extended menu “Advanced Menu”
TuneSets the transmission frequencies for the frequency
Mute ModeSets the mode for the MUTE switch 쐇
RF PowerAdjusts the transmission power
Cable EmulationEmulates guitar cable capacities
Pilot ToneActivates/deactivates the pilot tone transmission
LCD ContrastAdjusts the contrast of the display panel
ResetResets the settings made in the operating menu
Software Revision Displays the current software revision
ExitExits the extended menu “Advanced Menu” and
banks “U1” to “U6”
Sets the channel and the transmission frequency for
the frequency banks “U1” to “U6”
returns to the main menu
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Using the operating menu
SET
Working with the operating menu
If the lock mode is activated, you have to deactivate it in order to
be able to work with the operating menu (see page 12).
By way of example of the “Sensitivity” menu, this section describes how to
use the operating menu.
Changing from a standard display to the operating menu
SET
왘 Press the SET button.
The current standard display is replaced by the main menu.
The last called up menu item is displayed.
Selecting a menu item
왘 Press the UP/DOWN button 왖/왔 to change to the “Sensi-
tivity” menu item.
The cur
rent setting of the selected menu item is displayed:
Menu
Sensitivity
Changing and storing settings
–12 dB
Menu
Sensitivity
Sensitivity
– 12 dB
–12 dB
Call up
“Sensitivity”
SET
왘 Press the SET button to call up the menu item.
Select the desired
setting
“Stored”
왘 Press the UP/DOWN button 왖/왔 to adjust the input sensi-
tivity.
왘 Press the SET button to store the setting.
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Sensitivity
–36 dB
Store the setting
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Using the operating menu
ON/OFF
Menu
Exit
SET
ON/OFF
Canceling an entry
왘 Press the ON/OFF button to cancel the entry.
The current standard display appears on the display panel.
To subsequently return to the last edited menu item:
SET
왘 Press the SET button repeatedly until the last edited menu
item appears.
Exiting a menu item
왘 Change to the “Exit” menu item.
왘 Confirm your selection.
You return to the next higher menu level or you exit the operating menu and return to the current standard display.
To directly return to the current standard display:
왘 Press the ON/OFF button.
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Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with a receiver
Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter
with a receiver
When synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with a receiver, please
observe the following:
왘 Only use a transmitter and a receiver from the same frequency
range (see the type plates on the transmitter and the
receiver).
왘 Make sure that the desired frequencies are listed in the
enclosed frequency information sheet.
왘 Make sure that the desired frequencies are approved and legal
in your country and, if necessary, apply for an operating
license.
Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with the
receiver – individual operation
Upon delivery, the bodypack transmitter and the receiver are synchronized with each other. However, if you cannot establish a transmission link
between bodypack transmitter and receiver, you have to synchronize the
channels of the devices.
For information on automatic synchronization of the bodypack transmitter with the receiver (individual operation), refer to the instruction
manual of the receiver. This information is marked with the icon.
Alternatively, you can set the channel on the bodypack transmitter
manually:
왘 Make sure that you set the bodypack transmitter to the same
frequency bank and the same channel as the receiver.
If you still cannot establish a transmission link, refer to the chapter “If a
problem occurs ...” on page 21.
Synchronizing bodypack transmitters with
receivers – multi-channel operation
Combined with 2000 series receivers, 2000 series bodypack transmitters
can form transmission links that can be used in multi-channel systems.
For information on automatic synchronization of bodypack transmitters
with receivers (multi-channel operation), refer to the instruction manual
of your receiver.
For more information on multi-channel operation, visit the SK 2000
product at www.sennheiser.com.
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Cleaning the bodypack transmitter
Cleaning the bodypack transmitter
CAUTION ! Liquids can damage the electronics of the bodypack
transmitter!
Liquids entering the housing of the device can cause a
short-circuit and damage the electronics.
왘 Keep all liquids away from the bodypack transmitter.
왘 Use a cloth to clean the bodypack transmitter from time to time.
If a problem occurs ...
ProblemPossible causePossible solution
Bodypack transmitter
cannot be operated,
“Locked” appears on
d
isplay panel
the
No operation
indication
No RF signal at the
receiver
Lock mode is
activated
Batteries are flat or
accupack is flat
Bodypack transmitter and receiver
are not on the
same channel
Bodypack transmitter is out of
range
RF signal is
deactivated
(“RF Mute“)
Deactivate the lock mode
(see page 12).
Replace the batteries or
recharge the accupack
(see page 8).
Set the bodypack transmitter to the same channel
as the receiver.
Synchronize the bodypack
transmitter with the
receiver (see page 20).
Reduce the distance
between bodypack
transmitter and receiving
antenna.
Increase the transmission
power (“RF Power” menu
item
).
Activate the RF signal
(see page 13).
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If a problem occurs ...
ProblemPossible causePossible solution
RF signal available,
no audio signal,
“MUTE” appears on
the display panel
Audio signal has a
high level of background noise or is
distorted
If a problem occurs that is not listed in the above table or if the problem
cannot be solved with the proposed solutions, please contact your local
Sennheiser partner for assistance.
To find a Sennheiser partner in your country, search at
www.sennheiser.com under “Service & Support”.
Bodypack transmitter is muted
(MUTE)
Receiver’s squelch
threshold is
adjusted too high
Bodypack transmitter doesn’t
transmit a pilot
tone
Bodypack transmitter’s sensitivity
is adjusted too
low/too high
Cancel the muting
(see page 13).
Reduce the squelch
threshold setting on
the receiver.
Activate or deactivate the
pilot tone transmission
(“Pilot Tone” menu item).
Adjust the input
sensitivity (“Sensitivity”
u item).
men
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Specifications
RF characteristics
Modulationwideband FM
Frequency ranges516–558, 558–626, 626–698,
718–790, 790–865, 606–678 MHz
(Aw to Dw, Gw, GBw, see page 4)
Transmission frequenciesup to 3,000 frequencies,
tuneable in steps of 25 kHz
20 frequency banks, each with up
to 64 factory-preset channels
6 frequency banks, each with up
to 64 user programmable channels