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SKP 2000
Instruction manual
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Contents
Contents
Important safety instructions .......................................................................... 2
The SKP 2000 plug-on transmitter .................................................................. 3
Areas of application ........................................................................................ 3
The frequency bank system .......................................................................... 4
Delivery includes .................................................................................................. 5
Product overview ................................................................................................. 6
Overview of the SKP 2000 plug-on transmitter ........................................ 6
Overview of the displays ................................................................................ 7
Putting the plug-on transmitter into operation .......................................... 8
Inserting the batteries/accupack ................................................................. 8
Charging the accupack .................................................................................... 9
Plugging the plug-on transmitter onto a microphone ............................. 9
Using the plug-on transmitter ...................................................................... 10
Switching the plug-on transmitter on/off .............................................. 10
Deactivating the lock mode temporarily ................................................. 11
Muting the audio signal or deactivating the RF signal ......................... 12
Selecting a standard display ...................................................................... 14
Using the operating menu ............................................................................. 15
The buttons .................................................................................................... 15
Overview of the operating menu ............................................................... 15
Working with the operating menu .......................................................... 17
Adjusting settings via the operating menu ............................................... 19
The main menu “Menu” .............................................................................. 19
The extended menu “Advanced Menu” ................................................... 22
Synchronizing the plug-on transmitter with a receiver .......................... 26
Cleaning the plug-on transmitter ................................................................. 27
Recommendations and tips ........................................................................... 28
If a problem occurs ... ....................................................................................... 29
Accessories ......................................................................................................... 30
Specifications .................................................................................................... 31
Manufacturer Declarations ............................................................................. 33
Index .................................................................................................................... 35
Supplementary information can be found on the SKP 2000
product page on our website at www.sennheiser.com.
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Important safety instructions
Important safety instructions
• Read this instruction manual.
• Keep this instruction manual. Always include this instruction manual
when passing the product on to third parties.
• Heed all warnings and follow all instructions in this instruction manual.
• Use only a cloth for cleaning the product.
• Do not place the product near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves,
or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• 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.
Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses
replacement parts specified by Sennheiser or those having the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result
in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
Intended use
Intended use of the SKP 2000 plug-on transmitter includes:
• having read these instructions 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 this
instruction manual, or under operating conditions which differ from those
described herein.
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The SKP 2000 plug-on transmitter
The SKP 2000 plug-on transmitter
This plug-on transmitter is part of the 2000 series. With this series,
Sennheiser offers high-quality state-of-the-art RF transmission systems
with a high level of operational reliability and ease of use. Transmitters
and receivers permit wireless transmission with studio-quality sound.
Features of the 2000 series:
• Optimized PLL synthesizer and microprocessor technology
• HDX noise reduction system
•Pilot tone squelch control
• Switching bandwidth of up to 75 MHz
• Increased immunity to intermodulation and interferences in
multi-channel operation
Areas of application
The plug-on transmitter can be combined with the EK 2000 portable
receiver and the EM 2000 and EM 2050 rack-mount receivers. These
receivers are available in the same UHF frequency ranges and are equipped
with the same frequency bank system. This has the advantage 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 Combinable with ... Receiver
SKP 2000 dynamic and
EK 2000 portable receiver
condenser
microphones
We recommend
using Sennheiser
microphones.
EM 2000 receiver
EM 2050 twin receiver
True Diversity Receiver EM 2000
PEAK
**2000** **2000**
B.Ch: 20.64
True Diversity Receiver EM 2050
040
-10
30
MHz
543.200
-20
20
-30
SKM2000 SKP2000
EQ:
10
-40
MUTE
P
+ 12dB
AF
RF
PEAK
B.Ch:20.64
**2000**
040
-10
30
MHz
543.200
-20
20
SKP2000
-30
EQ:
10
-40
MUTE
AF
RF
+ 12dB
P
PEAK
B.Ch: 20.64
040
-10
30
MHz
543.200
-20
20
-30
EQ:
10
-40
MUTE
P
+ 12dB
AF
RF
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The SKP 2000 plug-on transmitter
The frequency bank system
The plug-on transmitter is available in 5 UHF frequency ranges with up to
3,000 transmission frequencies per frequency range:
Aw:
Range
558 – 626
Range
516 – 558
500 600 700 800
Gw:
Range Bw:
626 – 698
Range
718 – 790
Range Dw:
Cw:
790 – 865
Each frequency range (Aw-Dw, Gw) offers 26 frequency banks with up to
64 channels each:
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
Each of the channels in the frequency banks “1” to “20” has been factorypreset to a fixed frequency (frequency preset). The factory-preset
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 SKP 2000 product page on
our website at www.sennheiser.com.
The frequency banks “U1” to “U6” allow you to freely select and store
frequencies. It might be that these frequencies are not intermodulationfree.
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Delivery includes
The packaging contains the following items:
1 SKP 2000 plug-on transmitter
2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V
1 instruction manual
1 POP 1 pouch (with belt clip)
1 frequency information sheet
1 RF power information sheet
Delivery includes
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Product overview
Product overview
Overview of the SKP 2000 plug-on transmitter
쐃
쐃 Microphone input, XLR-3 socket
(female, unbalanced)
쐇 Mechanical locking ring of
XLR-3 socket
쐋 Infra-red interface
쐏 Display panel, backlit in orange
쐄 UP button (
쐂 DOWN button (
왖)
쐇
왔)
쐋
쐏
쐄
쐂
쐆
쐊
쐎
쐅
쐈
쐆 Operation and battery status
indicator, red LED
lit = ON
flashing = LOW BATTERY
쐊 ON/OFF button
with ESC function (cancel)
쐎 MUTE switch
쐅 SET button
쐈 Battery compartment cover
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Product overview
Overview of the displays
After switch-on, the plug-on transmitter displays the “Frequency/Name”
standard display. For further illustrations and examples of the different
standard displays, refer to page 14.
The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20
seconds.
543.850
MHz
**2000**
P
MUTE
AF
Display Meaning
햲 Audio level “AF” Modulation of the plug-on transmitter with
peak hold function
햳 Frequency Current transmission frequency
햴 Name Freely selectable name of the transmitter
햵 Transmission
icon
햶 Lock mode icon Lock mode is activated
햷 “P” (pilot tone) Pilot tone transmission is activated
햸 “MUTE” Microphone input is muted
햹 Battery status Charge status:
RF signal is being transmitted
approx. 100 %
approx. 70 %
approx. 30 %
charge status is critical,
the red LOW BATTERY LED 쐆 is
:
flashing
쐆
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Putting the plug-on transmitter into operation
Putting the plug-on transmitter into
operation
Inserting the batteries/accupack
For powering the plug-on transmitter, you can either use two 1.5 V AA size
batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack (see
“Accessories” on page 30).
왘 Slide the battery compartment cover 쐈 in the direction of the
embossed arrow and open the cover 쐈.
쐈
왘 Insert the two batteries or the accupack as shown below. Please
observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries/accupack.
쐈
왘 Close the battery compartment.
The battery compartment cover 쐈 locks into place with an audible
click.
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Putting the plug-on transmitter into operation
Charging the accupack
왘 Remove the BA 2015 accupack.
왘 Insert the BA 2015 accupack into the L 2015 charger (see
“Accessories” on page 30).
The L 2015 charger can only charge the BA 2015 accupack.
Standard batteries (primary cells) or individual rechargeable
battery cells cannot be charged.
Plugging the plug-on transmitter onto a microphone
왘 Plug the microphone’s XLR-3M socket onto the transmitter’s XLR-3F
socket 쐃. Make sure that the latch 쐉 locks into place.
쐃
쐉
쐇
왘 Tighten the locking ring 쐇 in the direction of the arrow.
The transmitter uses the microphone body as an antenna –
therefore microphones with a metal casing should be used for
best signal transmission.
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Using the plug-on transmitter
Using the plug-on transmitter
To establish a transmission link, proceed as follows:
1. Switch the receiver on (see the instruction manual of the receiver).
2. Switch the plug-on transmitter on (see next section).
The transmission link is established and the diversity receiver’s RF level
display “RF” reacts.
It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 26.
If you cannot establish a transmission link between plug-on transmitter
and receiver, read the chapter “Synchronizing the plug-on transmitter
with a receiver” on page 26.
Switching the plug-on transmitter on/off
쐆
쐊
To switch the plug-on transmitter on (online operation):
ON/OFF
왘 Press the ON/OFF button 쐊.
The plug-on transmitter transmits an RF signal. The red
ON LED 쐆 lights up and the “Frequency/Name” standard
display appears on the display panel. The transmission icon 햵
is displayed.
To switch the plug-on transmitter on and to deactivate the RF signal on
switch-on (offline operation):
ON/OFF
왘 Keep the ON/OFF button 쐊 pressed until “RF Mute On?”
appears on the display panel.
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SET
왘 Press the SET button.
The transmission frequency is displayed but the plug-on
transmitter does not transmit an RF signal. The transmission
icon 햵 is not displayed.
Using the plug-on transmitter
543.850
MHz
햵
**2000**
P
MUTE
AF
Use this function to save battery power or to prepare a plug-on
transmitter for use during live operation without causing
interference to existing transmission links.
To activate the RF signal:
ON/OFF
왘 Press the ON/OFF button.
“RF Mute Off?” appears on the display panel.
SET
왘 Press the SET button.
The transmission icon 햵 is displayed again.
To switch the plug-on transmitter off:
왘 If necessary, deactivate the lock mode (see page 11).
ON/OFF
왘 Keep the ON/OFF button 쐊 pressed until “OFF” appears on
the display panel.
The red ON LED 쐆 goes off and the display panel turns off.
When in the operating menu, pressing the ON/OFF button 쐊 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 (see page 21). If the lock mode is activated, you have to
temporarily deactivate it In order to be able to operate the plug-on
transmitter:
ON/OFF SET
왘 Press the SET button or the ON/OFF button.
“Locked” appears on the display panel.
왘 Press the UP button.
“Unlock?” appears on the display panel.
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Using the plug-on transmitter
SET
왘 Press the SET button.
The lock mode is temporarily deactivated.
– When you are in the operating menu, the lock mode
remains deactivated until you exit the operating menu.
– When one of the standard displays is shown, the lock mode
is automatically activated after 10 seconds.
The lock mode icon 햶 flashes prior to the lock mode being activated again.
MHz
543.850
**2000**
P
AF
MUTE
햶
Muting the audio signal or deactivating the RF signal
쐎
The MUTE switch 쐎 allows you to mute the audio signal or to deactivate
the RF signal. Via the “Mute Mode” menu item, you can set the desired
function of the MUTE switch 쐎 (see page 23).
Setting Slide the MUTE switch 쐎... Function
“AF On/Off” ... to the left (position MUTE) Mutes the audio signal
... to the right Unmutes the audio signal
“RF On/Off” ... to the left (position MUTE) Deactivates the RF signal
... to the right Activates the RF signal
“Disabled” No function
(offline operation)
(online operation)
왘 From the “Mute Mode” menu item, select the desired setting (see
page 23).
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Using the plug-on transmitter
왘 Exit the operating menu.
왘 Slide the MUTE switch 쐎 to the left, to the position MUTE.
The plug-on transmitter reacts as indicated in the table.
The current state of the muting function or the RF signal is displayed on
the display panel of the plug-on transmitter:
543.850
MHz
햵
**2000**
P
MUTE
AF
햸
State Transmitter’s display panel
Audio signal is muted “MUTE” 햸 is displayed
Audio signal is activated
(muting is canceled)
RF signal is deactivated “MUTE” 햸 is displayed,
RF signal is activated “MUTE” 햸 is not displayed,
You can also deactivate the RF signal on switch-on. For more
information, refer to the chapter “Switching the plug-on
transmitter on/off” on page 10.
Using the ON/OFF button, you can also activate/deactivate the RF
signal during operation. To do so, briefly press the ON/OFF button
and proceed as described on page 10.
“MUTE” 햸 is not displayed
transmission icon 햵 is not displayed
transmission icon 햵 is displayed
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Using the plug-on transmitter
Selecting a standard display
왘 Press the UP/DOWN button to select a standard display:
Contents of the display Selectable standard display
543.850
**2000**
P
MUTE
AF
B.Ch: 19.31
543.850
P
MUTE
AF
**2000**
B.Ch: 19.31
P
MUTE
AF
MHz
MHz
“Frequency/Name”
“Channel/Frequency”
“Name/Channel”
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Using the operating menu
Using the operating menu
A special feature of the Sennheiser 2000 series is the consistent, intuitive
menu structure of transmitters and receivers. As a result, adjustments to
the settings can be made quickly – even in stressful situations, for example
on stage or during a live show or presentation.
The buttons
Button Function of the button
Press the ON/OFF button • Switches the plug-on transmitter on and
ON/OFF
Press the SET button • Changes from the current standard display
SET
Press the UP/DOWN
button
off
• Cancels the entry and returns to the
current standard display (ESC function)
• Activates/deactivates the RF signal
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
• Changes to the next/previous menu item
• Changes the setting of a menu item
Overview of the operating menu
Main menu
“Menu”
Sensitivity
Frequency Preset
Name
Auto Lock
Advanced
Exit
Extended menu
“Advanced Menu”
Tune
Mute Mode
RF Power
PhantomPower48V
Pilot Tone
LCD Contrast
Reset
Software Revision
Exit
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Using the operating menu
Display Function of the menu item Page
Main menu “Menu”
Sensitivity Adjusts the sensitivity “AF” 19
Frequency Preset Sets the frequency bank and the channel 20
Name Enters a freely selectable name 21
Auto Lock Activates/deactivates the automatic lock
mode
Advanced Calls up the extended menu
“Advanced Menu”
Exit Exits the operating menu and returns to
the current standard display
Extended menu “Advanced Menu”
Tune Sets the transmission frequencies for the
frequency banks “U1” to “U6”
Sets the frequency bank, the channel and
the transmission frequency
(frequency banks “U1” to “U6”)
Mute Mode Sets the mode for the MUTE switch 쐎 23
RF Power Adjusts the transmission power 24
PhantomPower 48V Activates/deactivates the phantom
powering
Pilot Tone Activates/deactivates the pilot tone
transmission
LCD Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the display panel 25
Reset Resets the settings made in the operating
menu
Software Revision Displays the current software revision 25
Exit Exits the extended menu “Advanced
Menu” and returns to the main menu
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22
23
24
25
25
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Using the operating menu
Working with the operating menu
If the lock mode is activated, you have to deactivate it In order to
be able to work with the operating menu (see page 11).
By way of example of the “Sensitivity” menu, this section describes how to
use the operating menu.
Changing from a standard display to the operating menu
SET
왘 Press the SET button.
The current standard display is replaced by the main menu.
The last selected menu item is displayed.
Selecting a menu item
왘 Press the UP/DOWN button to change to the “Sensitivity”
menu item.
The current setting of the menu item is displayed:
Menu
Sensitivity
Changing and storing settings
–12 dB
Menu
Sensitivity
Sensitivity
– 12 dB
Sensitivity
–12 dB
Call up
“Sensitivity”
SET
왘 Press the SET button to call up the menu item.
Select the desired
setting
“Stored”
Store the setting
왘 Press the UP/DOWN button button to adjust the input
sensitivity.
SET
왘 Press the SET button to store the setting.
–36 dB
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Using the operating menu
Canceling an entry
ON/OFF
왘 Press the ON/OFF button to cancel the entry.
The current standard display appears on the display panel.
To subsequently return to the last edited menu item:
SET
왘 Press the SET button repeatedly until the last edited menu
item appears.
Exiting a menu item
왘 Change to the “Exit” menu item.
Menu
Exit
SET
왘 Confirm your selection.
You return to the next higher menu level or you exit the
operating menu and return to the current standard display.
To directly return to the current standard display:
ON/OFF
왘 Press the ON/OFF button.
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
Adjusting settings via the operating
menu
Make use of the possibility to adjust settings via the operating
menu of your receiver and to transfer these settings to the plugon transmitter.
For more information, refer to the instruction manual of the
receiver. The relevant information is marked with the sync icon.
The main menu “Menu”
Adjusting the input sensitivity – “Sensitivity”
Menu
Sensitivity
–12 dB
Call up
“Sensitivity”
Adjustment range: 0 to –48 dB, adjustable in steps of 6 dB
The audio level display “AF” 햲 always indicates the audio level,
even if the plug-on transmitter is muted, e.g. allowing you to
check the adjusted sensitivity before live operation.
Sensitivity
– 12 dB
Select the desired
setting
“Stored”
Sensitivity
–36 dB
Store the setting
B.Ch: 19.31
MHz
543.850
햲
P
MUTE
AF
Input sensitivity
adjusted...
... too high Close talking distances, speakers with loud voices or
Effect/display
loud music passages cause overmodulation in the
transmission link.
The audio level display “AF” 햲 shows full deflection
for the duration of the overmodulation.
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
Input sensitivity
adjusted...
Effect/display
... correctly The audio level display “AF” 햲 shows full deflection
only during the loudest passages.
... too low The transmission link is undermodulated. This
results in a signal with high background noise.
Adjust a low input sensitivity when using condenser microphones,
adjust a high input sensitivity when using dynamic microphones.
Selecting the frequency bank and the channel manually –
“Frequency Preset”
Menu
Frequency Preset
18.26
B.Ch:
Call up “Frequency
Preset”
Frequency Preset
18.26
B.Ch:
546.550MHz
Select the frequency
bank and confirm
“Stored”
B.Ch:
Select the channel;
store the setting
When you are in the “Frequency Preset” menu item, the RF signal
is deactivated.
Overview of the frequency banks and channels:
Frequency bank Channels Type
“1” to “20” up to 64 per
frequency
System bank:
frequencies are factory-preset
bank
“U1” to “U6” up to 64 per
frequency
User bank:
frequencies are freely selectable
bank
When setting up multi-channel systems, please observe the
following:
Only the factory-preset frequencies within one frequency bank
(“1” to “20”) are intermodulation-free. It is vital to observe the
notes on frequency selection on page 26.
Frequency Preset
19.26
538.475MHz
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Entering a name – “Name”
Adjusting settings via the operating menu
Menu
Name
Lichael
Call up “Name” Enter a character
Name
Lichael
and confirm
“Stored”
Name
Michael
Enter a character;
store the setting
Via the “Name” menu item, you can enter a freely selectable name (e.g. the
name of the performer) for the plug-on transmitter. The name can be
displayed on the “Frequency/Name” and “Name/Channel” standard
displays (see page 14). The name can consist of up to 8 characters such as:
• letters (without pronounciation marks),
• numbers from 0 to 9,
• special characters and spaces.
To enter a name, proceed as follows:
왘 Press the UP/DOWN button to select a character.
SET
왘 Press the SET button to change to the next segment/
character or to store the complete entry.
Activating/deactivating the automatic lock mode – “Auto Lock”
Menu
Auto Lock
Active
Call up
“Auto Lock”
Auto Lock
Active
Select the desired
setting
Auto Lock
Inactive
Store the setting
“Stored”
The lock mode prevents that the plug-on transmitter is accidentally
switched off or programed during operation. The lock mode icon 햶 on
the current standard display indicates that the lock mode is activated.
왘 Press the UP/DOWN button to select the desired setting.
For information on how to use the lock mode, refer to page 11.
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
The extended menu “Advanced Menu”
Setting the transmission frequencies for the frequency banks
“U1” to “U6” – “Tune”
When you have selected one of the system banks and then select
the “Tune” menu, the plug-on transmitter automatically switches
to channel 1 of the frequency bank “U1”. In this case, “U1.1”
briefly appears on the display panel.
Upon delivery, the channels of the frequency banks “U1” to “U6”
are not assigned a transmission frequency.
When you are in the “Tune” menu item, the RF signal is
deactivated.
Via the “Tune” menu item, you can:
1. set a transmission frequency to be stored in the current channel of the
frequency bank (“U1” to “U6”)
2. or select a frequency bank (“U1” to “U6”) and a channel and assign this
channel a transmission frequency.
It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 26.
Setting a transmission frequency for the current channel
왘 Press the UP/DOWN button until the “Tune” menu item
appears.
SET
왘 Press the SET button.
The frequency selection appears.
Advanced
Tune
Call up “Tune”
Menu
왘 Set the desired frequency.
SET
왘 Press the SET button.
Your settings are stored. The “Tune” menu item appears.
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Tune
543 .850 MHz
B.Ch: U. 1 B.Ch: U. 1
Select the MHz
value and confirm
“Stored”
Tune
543.850MHz
Select the kHz
value; store the
setting
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
Selecting a frequency bank and a channel and assigning this channel a transmission frequency
왘 Press the UP/DOWN button until the “Tune” menu item
appears.
왘 Keep the SET button pressed until the frequency bank
SET
selection appears.
Advanced
Tune
Menu
Tune
543.850MHz 543.850MHz
Tune
B.Ch: U. 1
Call up “Tune”
(special function)
Select the frequency
bank and confirm
“Stored”
Select the channel;
store the setting
왘 Set the desired frequency bank and the desired channel.
SET
왘 Press the SET button.
The frequency selection appears.
왘 Set the desired frequency.
Setting the mode for the MUTE switch – “Mute Mode”
Advanced
Mute Mode
Call up
“Mute Mode”
Mode Function
“AF On/Off” When the switch is in the MUTE position,
“RF On/Off” When the switch is in the MUTE position,
“Disabled” The muting function is deactivated.
Menu
Mute Mode
Select the desired
setting
“Stored”
no audio signal is transmitted.
the RF signal is deactivated
Mute Mode
RF On/OffAF On/Off
Store the setting
.
B.Ch: U. 1
For information on how to use the MUTE switch 쐎, refer to page 12.
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
Adjusting the transmission power – “RF Power”
Advanced
RF Power
Call up
“RF Power”
Menu
RF Power
Standard
Select the desired
setting
“Stored”
RF Power
Low
Store the setting
Via the “RF Power” menu item, you can adjust the transmission power in
three steps (“Low”, “Standard” and “High”).
It is vital to observe the notes on the enclosed frequency
information sheet!
Activating/deactivating the phantom powering –
“PhantomPower 48V”
Advanced
Name
PhantomPower 48V
Call up “PhantomPower 48V”
Via the “PhantomPower 48V” menu item, you can activate or deactivate
the 48V phantom powering for condenser microphones.
Menu
PhantomPower 48V
Active
Select the desired
setting
“Stored”
PhantomPower 48V
Inactive
Store the setting
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
Activating/deactivating the pilot tone transmission –
“Pilot Tone”
Advanced
Name
Pilot Tone
Call up
“Pilot Tone”
Menu
Pilot
Active
Select the desired
setting
“Stored”
Pilot
Inactive
Store the setting
The plug-on transmitter adds an inaudible pilot tone to the audio signal.
The receiver detects and evaluates the pilot tone, and is thus able to
identify the signal of the matching transmitter and mute all others. The
pilot tone supports the receiver’s squelch function.
Adjusting the contrast of the display panel – “LCD Contrast”
You can adjust the contrast of the display panel in 16 steps.
Resetting the settings made in the operating menu – “Reset”
Advanced
Reset Yes
Call up “Reset”
When resetting the settings made in the operating menu, only the
selected settings for the pilot tone and for the frequency banks “U1” to
“U6” remain unchanged. For an overview of the factory-preset default
settings, refer to the enclosed frequency information sheet.
Menu
“Stored”
Reset
Select the desired
setting; apply the
setting
Displaying the software revision – “Software Revision”
You can display the current software revision of the plug-on transmitter.
왘 For information on software updates, visit the SKP 2000 product page
at www.sennheiser.com.
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Synchronizing the plug-on transmitter with a receiver
Synchronizing the plug-on transmitter
with a receiver
When synchronizing the plug-on transmitter with a receiver, please
observe the following:
왘 Only use a plug-on transmitter and a receiver from the same
frequency range (see the type plates on the transmitter and
the receiver).
왘 Make sure that the desired frequencies are listed in the
enclosed frequency information sheet.
왘 Make sure that the desired frequencies are approved and legal
in your country and, if necessary, apply for an operating
license.
Synchronizing the plug-on transmitter with the
receiver – individual operation
Upon delivery, the plug-on transmitter and the receiver are synchronized
with each other. If, however, you cannot establish a transmission link
between plug-on transmitter and receiver, you have to synchronize the
channels of the devices.
For information on automatic synchronization of the plug-on 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 plug-on transmitter
manually:
왘 Make sure that you set the plug-on transmitter to the same frequency
bank and the same channel as the receiver (see page 20).
If you still cannot establish a transmission link, refer to the chapter “If a
problem occurs ...” on page 29.
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Cleaning the plug-on transmitter
Synchronizing plug-on transmitters with receivers –
multi-channel operation
Combined with 2000 series receivers, 2000 series plug-on transmitters
can form transmission links that can be used in multi-channel systems.
For information on automatic synchronization of plug-on transmitters
with receivers (multi-channel operation), refer to the instruction manual
of your receiver.
For more information on multi-channel operation, visit the SKP 2000
product page at www.sennheiser.com.
Cleaning the plug-on transmitter
CAUTION! Liquids can damage the electronics of the plug-on
transmitter!
Liquids entering the housing of the device can cause a
short-circuit and damage the electronics.
왘 Keep all liquids away from the plug-on transmitter.
왘 Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents.
왘 Use a cloth to clean the plug-on transmitter from time to time.
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Recommendations and tips
Recommendations and tips
... for the plug-on transmitter
• For best results, make sure that the transmitter sensitivity is correctly
adjusted.
... for optimum reception
• Transmission range depends to a large extent on location and can vary
from about 10 m to about 150 m. There should be a “free line of sight”
between plug-on transmitter and receiving antennas.
• To avoid overloading the receiver, observe a minimum distance of 5 m
between plug-on transmitter and receiving antennas.
• The plug-on transmitter uses the microphone body as an antenna –
therefore microphones with a metal casing should be used for best
signal transmission.
... for multi-channel operation
• When operating a multi-channel system, you should only use the
channels within one frequency bank. Each of the frequency banks “1”
to “20” accommodates factory-preset frequencies which are
intermodulation-free.
• When using several transmitters simultaneously, interference can be
avoided by maintaining a minimum distance of 20 cm between two
transmitters.
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If a problem occurs ...
If a problem occurs ...
Problem Possible cause Possible solution
Plug-on transmitter
cannot be operated,
“Locked” appears on
the display panel
No operation
indication
No RF signal at the
receiver
RF signal available,
no audio signal,
“MUTE” appears on
the display panel
Audio signal has a
high level of
background noise or
is distorted
Lock mode is
activated
Batteries are flat or
accupack is flat
Plug-on
transmitter and
receiver are not on
the same channel
Transmission range
is exceeded
RF signal is
deactivated
(“RF Mute“)
Plug-on
transmitter is
muted (MUTE)
Receiver’s squelch
threshold is
adjusted too high
Plug-on
transmitter doesn’t
transmit a pilot
tone
Plug-on
transmitter’s
sensitivity is
adjusted too low/
too high
Deactivate the lock mode
(see page 11).
Replace the batteries or
recharge the accupack
(see page 9).
Set the plug-on
transmitter to the same
channel as the receiver.
Synchronize the plug-on
transmitter with the
receiver (see page 26).
Reduce the distance
between plug-on
transmitter and receiving
antennas.
Activate the RF signal
(see page 12).
Cancel the muting
(see page 12).
Reduce the squelch
threshold setting on the
receiver.
Activate the pilot tone
transmission on the
transmitter
(see page 25).
Adjust the input sensitivity
(see page 19).
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Accessories
If a problem occurs that is not listed in the above table or if the problem
cannot be solved with the proposed solutions, please contact your local
Sennheiser partner for assistance. To find a Sennheiser partner in your
country, search at www.sennheiser.com under “Service & Support”.
Accessories
The following SKP 2000 accessories are available from your specialist
dealer:
Cat. No. Accessory
009950 BA 2015 accupack
009828 L 2015 charger
005232 POP 1 pouch (with belt clip)
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Specifications
Specifications
RF characteristics
Modulation wideband FM
Frequency ranges 516–558, 558–626, 626–698, 718–790,
790–865 MHz
(Aw to Dw, Gw, see page 4)
Transmission frequencies up to 3,000 frequencies, tuneable in steps
of 25 kHz
20 frequency banks, each with up to 64
factory-preset channels
6 frequency banks, each with up to 64
user programmable channels
Switching bandwidth up to 75 MHz
Nominal/peak deviation ±24 kHz/±48 kHz
Frequency stability ≤ ±15 ppm
RF output power at 50 Ω switchable:
typ. 10 mW (“Low”)
typ. 30 mW (“Standard”)
typ. 50 mW (“High”)
Pilot tone squelch can be switched off
AF characteristics
Compander system Sennheiser HDX
AF frequency response 80–18,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio
(1 mV, peak deviation)
THD ≤ 0.9 %
Max. input voltage 6 V
Input impedance 6 kΩ, balanced
Adjustment range of input
sensitivity
≥ 120 dBA
rms
48 dB, adjustable in steps of 6 dB
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Specifications
Overall device
Temperature range – 10 °C to + 55 °C
Power supply
2
AA size batteries, 1.5 V
or BA 2015 accupack
Nominal voltage 2.4 V
Power consumption:
• at nominal voltage
• with switched-off
typ. 210 mA (30 mW RF, w/o P48)
≤ 25 µA
plug-on transmitter
Operating time typ. 7 hrs (30 mW RF, w/o P48)
Dimensions approx. 105 mm x 43 mm x 43 mm
Weight (incl. batteries) approx. 195 g
In compliance with
Europe: EMC EN 301489-1/-9
Radio EN 300422-1/-2
Safety EN 60065
EN 62311 (SAR)
Approved by
Canada: Industry Canada RSS 123
IC: 2099A-SKP2000
limited to 806 MHz
USA: FCC-Part 74
FCC-ID: DMOSKP2000
limited to 698 MHz
Pin assignment of the XLR-3 socket
XLR-3 socket (female), balanced (Audio In)
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Manufacturer Declarations
Manufacturer Declarations
Warranty
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on this
product.
For the current warranty conditions, please visit our web site at
www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner.
In compliance with the following requirements
• RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC)
• WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC)
Please dispose of the plug-on transmitter at the end of its
operational lifetime by taking it to your local collection point or
recycling center for such equipment.
• Battery Directive (2006/66/EC)
The supplied batteries or rechargeable batteries can be recycled.
Please dispose of them as special waste or return them to your
specialist dealer. In order to protect the environment, only
dispose of exhausted batteries.
CE Declaration of Conformity
0682
•
• R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC)
The declarations are available at www.sennheiser.com.
Before putting the device into operation, please observe the respective
country-specific regulations.
Statements regarding FCC and Industry Canada
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
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Manufacturer Declarations
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This class B digital device complies with the Canadian ICES-003.
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved
by Sennheiser electronic Corp. may void the FCC authorization to operate
this equipment.
Before putting the device into operation, please observe the respective
country-specific regulations!
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Index
Index
A
accupack
charging 9
inserting 8
activating/deactivating
lock mode (Auto Lock) 21
phantom powering
(PhantomPower 48V) 24
pilot tone transmission (Pilot
Tone) 25
adjusting
contrast (LCD Contrast) 25
input sensitivity
(Sensitivity) 19
transmission power (RF
Power) 24
Advanced Menu (extended menu)
overview 16
settings 22
AF (audio level) 7
AF PEAK (overmodulation) 7
audio signal, muting (Mute) 12
Auto Lock (activating/deactivating
the lock mode) 21
B
batteries, inserting 8
buttons (function of the ~) 15
C
channel
assigning a frequency 23
overview 4
selecting (Frequency
Preset) 20
selecting (Tune) 22
charging
accupack 9
battery status display 7
cleaning (plug-on
transmitter) 27
connecting (microphones) 9
D
deactivating temporarily (lock
mode) 11
displays
adjusting the contrast of the
display panel (LCD
Contrast) 25
charge status 7
overview 7
standard displays 14
F
factory default settings (resetting
the settings in the operating
menu) 25
frequency
~ ranges 4
preset frequencies 4
selecting ~ presets 20
setting a transmission
frequency 22
frequency bank
~ system 4
overview 4
selecting (Frequency
Preset) 20
Frequency Preset (selecting a
frequency bank/
channel) 20
I
infra-red transmission 26
inserting (batteries/accupack) 8
L
LCD Contrast (adjusting the
contrast of the display
panel) 25
lock mode
activating/deactivating (Auto
Lock) 21
deactivating temporarily 11
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Locked (lock mode activated) 11
M
Menu (main menu)
overview 15
settings 19
microphones
connecting 9
overview 3
suitable ~ 3
multi-channel operation 27
Mute (muting the audio
signal) 12
Mute Mode (setting the mode for
the MUTE switch) 23
MUTE switch
function 12
setting the mode (Mute
Mode) 23
muting (audio signal) 12
N
Name (entering a name) 21
O
offline operation (RF signal
deactivated) 10
online operation (RF signal
activated) 10
P
PhantomPower P48V (activating/
deactivating the phantom
powering) 24
pilot tone
activating/deactivating 25
transmission 25
plug-on transmitter
cleaning 27
switching on/off 10
synchronizing with receiver 26
R
Reset (resetting the settings in the
operating menu) 25
RF Mute On/Off (activating/
deactivating the RF
signal) 10
RF Power (adjusting the
transmission power) 24
RF signal
activating 11
activating (online
operation) 10
deactivating (during
operation) 13
deactivating (offline
operation) 10
S
Sensitivity (adjusting the input
sensitivity) 19
setting up (transmission link) 26
Software Revision (displaying the
software revision) 25
switching on/off (plug-on
transmitter) 10
synchronizing (plug-on
transmitter/receiver) 26
T
transmission frequency
selecting (Frequency
Preset) 20
setting (Tune) 22
transmission power,
optimizing 28
troubleshooting 29
Tune (setting the transmission
frequencies and frequency
banks) 22
U
Unlock (deactivating the lock
mode) 11
using
operating menu 17
plug-on transmitter 10
, 12
, 22
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Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany
www.sennheiser.com
Printed in Germany
Publ. 06/09
529676/A01
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