Sennheiser Electronic SK5212 User Manual
Instructions for use
SK 5212
Contents
Safety instructions ............................................................................................. 38
Delivery includes ................................................................................................. 38
The SK 5212 bodypack transmitter ................................................................ 39
The operating controls ...................................................................................... 40
Indications and displays .................................................................................... 41
The LC display panel .................................................................................... 41
Preparing the transmitter for use ................................................................... 43
Inserting and changing the battery ......................................................... 43
Connecting the microphone ....................................................................... 44
Connecting the antenna ............................................................................. 44
Attaching the transmitter to clothing ..................................................... 45
Using the transmitter ........................................................................................ 45
Switching the transmitter on/off ............................................................. 45
Doing a frequency check ............................................................................ 46
The operating menu ........................................................................................... 47
The buttons ................................................................................................... 47
The automatic lock mode (autolock function) ...................................... 48
Working with the operating menu ........................................................... 49
Overview of the operating menu .............................................................. 54
Adjustment tips for the operating menu ...................................................... 56
Selecting a channel – CHAN ....................................................................... 56
Selecting the frequencies to be stored in the channel bank “VAR”
– TUNE ............................................................................................................ 56
Entering a name – NAME ............................................................................ 58
Adjusting the microphone sensitivity – ATTEN ..................................... 59
Adjusting the bass roll-off frequency – LOWCUT .................................. 59
Selecting the standard display – VIEW .................................................... 59
Loading the factory pre-set default settings – RESET ......................... 60
Activating/deactivating the automatic lock mode – LOCK ................. 60
Adjusting the output power – POWER .................................................... 61
Exiting the operating menu – EXIT ........................................................... 61
Maintenance and care ....................................................................................... 61
If problems occur... ............................................................................................. 62
Error checklist ............................................................................................... 62
Information on the compander system ......................................................... 63
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Accessories ........................................................................................................... 63
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 64
Pin assignment of microphone socket ..................................................... 65
Audio sensitivity ........................................................................................... 65
Manufacturer declarations ................................................................................ 66
Warranty regulations .................................................................................. 66
CE Declaration of Conformity ..................................................................... 66
Batteries ......................................................................................................... 66
Thank you for choosing Sennheiser!
We have designed this product to give you reliable operation over many
years. Over half a century of accumulated expertise in the design and
manufacture of high-quality electro-acoustic equipment have made Sennheiser a world-leading company in this field.
Please take a few moments to read these instructions carefully, as we want you
to enjoy your new Sennheiser products quickly and to the fullest.
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Safety instructions
y Please read these instructions carefully and completely before using the
unit.
y Make these instructions easily accessible to all users at all times. Always
include these instructions when passing the unit on to third parties.
y Never open electronic units! If units are opened by customers in breach of
this instruction, the warranty becomes null and void.
y Water entering the housing of the unit can cause a short-circuit and
damage the electronics. Protect the unit from damp and wet. Only use a
slightly damp cloth to clean the unit.
Intended use of the unit
Intended use includes
y having read these instructions especially the chapter “Safety
instructions”.
y using the unit within the operating conditions as described in these
instructions.
Improper use of the unit
Improper use is when you use the unit other than described in these
instructions or when you use the unit under operating conditions different
from those described in these instructions.
Delivery includes
y 1 SK 5212 bodypack transmitter
y 1 battery
y 1 antenna
y 1 belt clip
y 1 instructions for use
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The SK 5212 bodypack transmitter
The SK 5212 is a professional Mikroport bodypack transmitter that is easy
to use and is easily adaptable to a wide variety of applications.
The SK 5212 bodypack transmitter has the following features:
y Extremely compact diecast metal housing
y Very rugged casing
y Special protection against the ingress of moisture
y Backlit LC display
y Menu-assisted operation
y Specially suitable for multi-channel applications
y 36 MHz switching bandwidth
y Transmission frequencies tunable in steps of 5 kHz
y 50 mW output power, adjustable to 10 mW
y Constant output power until the battery is completely discharged
y Audio sensitivity adjustable in steps of 1dB, sensitivity range of 70 dB
y HiDyn plus
y Signal-to-noise ratio > 110 dB(A)
y Switchable low-cut filter
y Battery status display, battery status also transmitted to the receiver
y Reliable, easy-to-use clip attachment
The channel bank system
The transmitter has two channel banks. The channels of the channel bank
“FIX“ (fixed bank) have been factory pre-set to customer-specific
transmission frequencies. These frequencies cannot be changed.
The channel bank “VAR” (variable bank) allows you to freely select and
store frequencies.
TM
noise reduction system
Suitable receivers
y EM 1046 system
y EM 3532, EM 3031, EM 3032
y EK 3041
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The operating controls
Microphone input
Red LED for operation and
battery status indication
(ON/LOW BAT/PEAK)
Antenna socket
LC display, backlit
Battery compartment
Battery compartment cover
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Battery compartment catches
Type plate
Multi-function switch with three
switch positions:
(DOWN), (UP) and SET
ON/OFF button
Indications and displays
The LC display panel
dBCH
RF
AF
MHz
Alphanumeric display
Level display for audio signal “AF”
“RF” – appears when an RF signal is transmitted
Lock mode icon (lock mode is activated)
“Hz” – appears when the low-cut frequency is displayed
“MHz” – appears when the transmission frequency is displayed
“dB” – appears when the microphone sensitivity is displayed
“CH” – appears when the channel number is displayed
Battery status display
Display backlighting
When the lock mode is deactivated, the display remains backlit for approx.
20 seconds after pressing a button.
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The LED display
The red LED provides information on the operating state of the
transmitter.
Red LED lights up normally: The transmitter is switched on and the
capacitiy of the battery is sufficient (ON).
Red LED is flashing: The battery is going flat
(LOW BATT)!
Red LED lights up brightly: The transmitter is fully modulated (PEAK).
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Preparing the transmitter for use
Inserting and changing the battery
For powering the transmitter, use a 1.5 V AA size alkaline-manganese
battery.
Open the battery compartment by
pushing the two catches in the
direction of the arrows and open the
cover .
Insert the battery as shown in the
diagram on the left. Please observe
correct polarity when inserting the
battery.
Close the battery compartment.
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Connecting the microphone
The transmitter is designed for use with Sennheiser lavalier microphones
and headmics (-4 versions). The power supply of these microphones is via
the microphone input of the transmitter.
Connect the microphone to the microphone
input of the transmitter.
Screw down the coupling ring.
Connecting the antenna
The transmitter is supplied with a plug-on antenna.
Connect the antenna to the antenna socket
of the transmitter.
Screw down the coupling ring.
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