Sennheiser SKM 9000 Manual

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Contents
Contents
Important safety instructions ................................................................2
The SKM 9000 radio microphone ...........................................................4
Delivery includes .......................................................................................4
Product overview ......................................................................................5
Preparing the SKM 9000 for use ............................................................7
Using the SKM 9000 .................................................................................9
Cleaning and maintaining the SKM 9000 .......................................... 16
If a problem occurs ... ............................................................................. 18
Specifications .......................................................................................... 19
Manufacturer Declarations ................................................................... 21
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Delivery includes ..................4 Product overview ..................5 Preparing the SKM 9000 for use ............7 Using the SKM 9000 .................9 Cleaning and maintaining the SKM 9000 .......... 16 If a problem occurs ................18 Specifications ..................19 Manufacturer Declarations ..............21...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    If abused or misused, the rechargeable batteries may leak. In extreme cases, they may even present a risk of • explosion, • heat generation, • fire development, • smoke or gas development. Sennheiser does not accept any liability for damage arising from abuse or misuse. SKM 9000...
  • Page 3 Store the product in Dispose of a cool and dry place rechargeable bat- at room temperature teries at special (approx. 20 °C/68 °F). collection points or return them to your specialist dealer. SKM 9000...
  • Page 4: The Skm 9000 Radio Microphone

    SKM 9000_105x190_SP9.book Seite 4 Donnerstag, 2. Februar 2012 2:40 14 The SKM 9000 radio microphone The SKM 9000 radio microphone The SKM 9000 radio microphone offers great ease of use and can easily be adapted to any transmission situation: • Rugged housing •...
  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Display panel is less than 30 minutes Infra-red interface Antenna Accupack Catches battery pack for 2 AA size for accupack/battery pack cells Body of radio microphone 9 DOWN button 0 UP button A SET button SKM 9000...
  • Page 6 MMK 965-1 cardioid/super- permanently cardioid, switchable polarized KK 204 (Neumann) cardioid condenser KK 205 (Neumann) super-cardioid condenser You can also use your radio microphone together with the microphone heads of the ew G3 and 2000 series. SKM 9000...
  • Page 7: Preparing The Skm 9000 For Use

    SKM 9000_105x190_SP9.book Seite 7 Donnerstag, 2. Februar 2012 2:40 14 Preparing the SKM 9000 for use Preparing the SKM 9000 for use Selecting the accupack/battery pack You can power the SKM 9000 radio microphone using: • the BA 60 accupack •...
  • Page 8 SKM 9000_105x190_SP9.book Seite 8 Donnerstag, 2. Februar 2012 2:40 14 Preparing the SKM 9000 for use Removing and attaching the accupack/battery pack remove the accupack/battery pack: Push the two catches and pull the accupack/battery pack out of the radio microphone’s body (see diagram 1).
  • Page 9: Using The Skm 9000

    SKM 9000_105x190_SP9.book Seite 9 Donnerstag, 2. Februar 2012 2:40 14 Using the SKM 9000 With some microphone heads, the upper part of the sound inlet basket can be unscrewed. To fully unscrew the micro- phone head, always hold it as shown.
  • Page 10 The radio microphone can only be switched off when the lock mode is deactivated (see page 11). Switching on the SKM 9000 on and checking the set frequency before the RF signal is activated Switch on the SKM 9000 by keeping the...
  • Page 11 SKM 9000_105x190_SP9.book Seite 11 Donnerstag, 2. Februar 2012 2:40 14 Using the SKM 9000 To check the set frequency/the selected frequency preset: Call up the operating menu and press the button DOWN button until the “Tune” or “Preset” menu item appears.
  • Page 12 Basic functions of the Sennheiser operating menu A special feature of the Sennheiser 9000 series is the straightfor- ward, 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.
  • Page 13 SKM 9000_EN_105x190.fm Seite 13 Donnerstag, 2. Februar 2012 5:41 17 Using the SKM 9000 When keeping the 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.
  • Page 14 SKM 9000_105x190_SP9.book Seite 14 Donnerstag, 2. Februar 2012 2:40 14 Using the SKM 9000 Overview of the menu items Icon Name Function Page Tune Sets a frequency Preset Selects a frequency preset Name Enters a name Gain Adjusts the input gain...
  • Page 15 SKM 9000_105x190_SP9.book Seite 15 Donnerstag, 2. Februar 2012 2:40 14 Using the SKM 9000 To activate a different booster frequency range: Proceed as described in the instruction manual for the Digital 9000 system. You first activate the booster fre- quency 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.
  • Page 16: Cleaning And Maintaining The Skm 9000

    SKM 9000_105x190_SP9.book Seite 16 Donnerstag, 2. Februar 2012 2:40 14 Cleaning and maintaining the SKM 9000 “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.
  • Page 17 SKM 9000_105x190_SP9.book Seite 17 Donnerstag, 2. Februar 2012 2:40 14 Cleaning and maintaining the SKM 9000 To clean the sound inlet basket: • Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the upper sound inlet basket from the inside and outside •...
  • Page 18: If A Problem Occurs

    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”. 18 |...
  • Page 19: Specifications

    B7 750–774 MHz B8 774–798 MHz Transmission method digital modulation “HD” mode: without audio data compression “LR” mode: SeDAC (Sennheiser Digital Audio Codec) Audio frequency 80 Hz to 20 kHz (3 dB) response with SKM 9000 Dynamic range “HD” mode: 112 dB(A) “LR”...
  • Page 20 SKM 9000 characteristics RF characteristics Frequency ranges 470 MHz to 798 MHz, divided into 4 ranges: SKM 9000 A1–A4: 470–558 MHz SKM 9000 A5–A8: 550–638 MHz SKM 9000 B1–B4: 630–718 MHz SKM 9000 B5–B8: 710–798 MHz (see also table “System characteristics”...
  • Page 21: Manufacturer Declarations

    IC: 2099A-SKM9000 limited to 698 MHz 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.
  • Page 22 • 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 authori- zation to operate this equipment. 22 |...

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