Sennheiser SKP 2000 - 06-09, SKP 2000 Instruction Manual
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
condenser
microphones
We recommend
using Sennheiser
microphones.
EK 2000 portable receiver
EM 2000 receiver
EM 2050 twin receiver
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 2000
**2000**
SKP2000
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
SKM2000 SKP2000
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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:
Each frequency range (Aw-Dw, Gw) offers 26 frequency banks with up to
64 channels each:
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.
500 600 700 800
Range
Gw:
558 – 626
Range Bw:
626 – 698
Range
Cw:
718 – 790
Range Dw:
790 – 865
516 – 558
Range
Aw:
Frequency bank 1 ... 20
Frequency bank U1 ... U6
Channel 64 – frequency preset
Channel 1 – frequency preset
Channel 2 – frequency preset
Channel 64 – freely selectable frequency
Channel 1 – freely selectable frequency
Channel 2 – freely selectable frequency
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Delivery includes
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
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Product overview
Product overview
Overview of the SKP 2000 plug-on transmitter
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 (
왖)
쐂 DOWN button (
왔)
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
쐇
쐋
쐃
쐏
쐂
쐆
쐎
쐅
쐈
쐄
쐊
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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.
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
RF signal is being transmitted
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:
MHz
543.850
**2000**
MUTE
P
AF
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.
왘 Insert the two batteries or the accupack as shown below. Please
observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries/accupack.
왘 Close the battery compartment.
The battery compartment cover 쐈 locks into place with an audible
click.
쐈
쐈
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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).
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.
왘 Tighten the locking ring 쐇 in the direction of the arrow.
The L 2015 charger can only charge the BA 2015 accupack.
Standard batteries (primary cells) or individual rechargeable
battery cells cannot be charged.
The transmitter uses the microphone body as an antenna –
therefore microphones with a metal casing should be used for
best signal transmission.
쐃
쐇
쐉
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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.
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
To switch the plug-on transmitter on (online operation):
To switch the plug-on transmitter on and to deactivate the RF signal on
switch-on (offline operation):
It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 26.
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.
왘 Keep the ON/OFF button 쐊 pressed until “RF Mute On?”
appears on the display panel.
쐆
쐊
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
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Using the plug-on transmitter
To activate the RF signal:
To switch the plug-on transmitter off:
왘 If necessary, deactivate the lock mode (see page 11).
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:
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.
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.
왘 Press the ON/OFF button.
“RF Mute Off?” appears on the display panel.
왘 Press the SET button.
The transmission icon 햵 is displayed again.
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.
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.
SET
MHz
543.850
**2000**
MUTE
P
AF
햵
ON/OFF
SET
ON/OFF
ON/OFF SET
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