Sennheiser SKP 3000 Instructions For Use Manual
Sennheiser SKP 3000 Instructions For Use Manual

Sennheiser SKP 3000 Instructions For Use Manual

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SKP 3000
Instructions for use
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  • Page 1 SKP3000.book Seite 33 Freitag, 16. April 2004 11:03 11 SKP 3000 Instructions for use...
  • Page 2 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 product quickly and to the fullest.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ..........38 Operating controls ............40 Indications and displays ..........41 Putting the SKP 3000 into operation ......43 The operating menu ............46 Working with the operating menu ....... 48 Operating menu of the plug-on transmitter ....50 Adjustment tips for the operating menu ....
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Never open an electronic unit! If units are opened by customers in breach of this instruction, the warranty becomes null and void. Use the SKP 3000 plug-on transmitter in dry rooms only. Delivery includes 1 SKP 3000 plug-on transmitter 2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V...
  • Page 5: The Skp 3000 Plug-On Transmitter

    SKP3000.book Seite 37 Freitag, 16. April 2004 11:03 11 The SKP 3000 plug-on transmitter The SKP 3000 transmitter permits wireless transmission with studio-quality sound. The use of further optimised PLL and microprocessor technology and the plus noise reduction HiDyn system ensure interference-free transmission.
  • Page 6: Hidyn Plus Noise Reduction

    48 V phantom powering. HiDyn plus noise reduction This transmitter is equipped with plus the Sennheiser HiDyn noise reduction system that reduces RF interference. It increases the signal-to-noise radio in wireless audio transmission to more than 114 dB.
  • Page 7 SKP3000.book Seite 39 Freitag, 16. April 2004 11:03 11 HiDyn plus is a wideband compander system which compresses the audio signal in the transmitter in a ratio of 2:1 (related to dB). In the receiver the signal is expanded in an identical and opposite way in a 1:2 ratio to restore the original signal.
  • Page 8: Operating Controls

    SKP3000.book Seite 40 Freitag, 16. April 2004 11:03 11 Operating controls ³ · » ¿ ´ ² ¶ º ¾ µ ³ Microphone input, XLR-3F socket (balanced) · Mechanical locking ring of XLR-3 socket » LC display ¿ SET button ´...
  • Page 9: Indications And Displays

    SKP3000.book Seite 41 Freitag, 16. April 2004 11:03 11 Indications and displays LC display panel Alphanumeric display “B.CH” – appears when the channel bank and the channel number are displayed “MHz” – appears when the frequency is displayed Battery status display Lock mode icon (lock mode is activated) “...
  • Page 10 SKP3000.book Seite 42 Freitag, 16. April 2004 11:03 11 Operation and battery status indication ¶ The red LED (LOW BAT/ON) provides information on the current operating state of the plug-on transmitter: ¶ Red LED lit up: The plug-on transmitter is switched on. The capacity of the batteries/BA 2015 accupack is sufficient.
  • Page 11: Putting The Skp 3000 Into Operation

    SKP3000.book Seite 43 Freitag, 16. April 2004 11:03 11 Putting the SKP 3000 into operation Inserting and replacing the batteries For powering the plug-on transmitter, you can either use two 1.5 V AA size batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack. ¾ Slide...
  • Page 12 SKP3000.book Seite 44 Freitag, 16. April 2004 11:03 11 full. The transmitter adapts the battery status display according to the type of power supply used (batteries or accupack) and ensures correct transmission of battery status information to the receivers. Individual rechargeable battery cells will not be identified as accupacks.
  • Page 13 SKP3000.book Seite 45 Freitag, 16. April 2004 11:03 11 Switching the plug-on transmitter on/off º Press the ON/OFF button to switch ¶ the transmitter on. The red LED lights up. ¶ To switch the transmitter off, press the º º ON/OFF button until “OFF”...
  • Page 14: The Operating Menu

    SKP3000.book Seite 46 Freitag, 16. April 2004 11:03 11 The operating menu The buttons Buttons Mode To... Standard display switch the transmitter on and Operating menu cancel the entry and return to the standard display Setting mode cancel the entry and return to the standard display Standard display get into the operating menu...
  • Page 15 SKP3000.book Seite 47 Freitag, 16. April 2004 11:03 11 Overview of menus Display Function of the menu BANK Switching between channel banks CHAN Switching between the channels in a channel bank TUNE Setting a transmission frequency for the U” channel bank “ (user bank) SENSIT Adjusting the sensitivity (AF)
  • Page 16: Working With The Operating Menu

    SKP3000.book Seite 48 Freitag, 16. April 2004 11:03 11 Working with the operating menu By way of example of the “ ” menu, this section TUNE describes how to use the operating menu. After switching the transmitter on, the standard display is shown on the display panel.
  • Page 17 SKP3000.book Seite 49 Freitag, 16. April 2004 11:03 11 Adjusting a setting Press the buttons to adjust the setting. By briefly pressing the buttons, the display jumps either forwards or backwards to the next setting. In the “CHAN”, “TUNE” and “NAME” menu, the / buttons feature a “fast search”...
  • Page 18: Operating Menu Of The Plug-On Transmitter

    SKP3000.book Seite 50 Freitag, 16. April 2004 11:03 11 Operating menu of the plug-on transmitter EXIT B.CH B.CH BANK Changing the channel FIX (Fixed Bank) Current channel bank bank VAR (Variable Bank) Stores the setting STORED B.CH B.CH CHAN Current channel Channel 01...20 Changing the channel (display depends on...
  • Page 19 SKP3000.book Seite 51 Freitag, 16. April 2004 11:03 11 Switching between the Current standard display SENSIT standard displays PTM.OFF PHANTO PTM. Switching the phantom Phantom powering : ON, OFF powering on/off activated or deactivated Stores the setting STORED FREQ FREQ NAME NAME DISPLY...
  • Page 20: Adjustment Tips For The Operating Menu

    SKP3000.book Seite 52 Freitag, 16. April 2004 11:03 11 Adjustment tips for the operating menu Switching between channel banks – BANK Via the “BANK” menu, you can switch between the two channel banks. The channels of the channel bank “FIX” (Fixed Bank) are factory-preset to customer specific transmission frequencies.
  • Page 21 SKP3000.book Seite 53 Freitag, 16. April 2004 11:03 11 The frequencies are tunable in 5-kHz steps within a switching bandwidth of 36 MHz max Note: When operating a multi-channel system, make sure to only use frequencies that are intermodulation-free. Adjusting the sensitivity – SENSIT Via the “SENSIT”...
  • Page 22 SKP3000.book Seite 54 Freitag, 16. April 2004 11:03 11 Switching the phantom powering on/off – PHANTO The plug-on transmitter can supply condenser microphones without internal power supply with 48 V phantom powering (P 48). The phantom powering can be switched on or off via the “PHANTO”...
  • Page 23 SKP3000.book Seite 55 Freitag, 16. April 2004 11:03 11 With the buttons you can now select a character. By briefly pressing a button, the display jumps either forwards or backwards to the next character. If you hold down a button, the display starts cycling continuously. Press the button to change to the next segment and select the next character.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    SKP3000.book Seite 56 Freitag, 16. April 2004 11:03 11 Troubleshooting Error checklist Problem Possible cause Possible solution No operation Batteries are flat or Replace the batteries or indication inserted incorrectly, check if they are accupack is flat inserted correctly or recharge the accupack Receiver: Transmitter and...
  • Page 25 If problems occur that are not listed in the above table or if the problems cannot be solved with the proposed solutions, please contact your local Sennheiser agent for assistance. Tips for optimum reception Transmission range depends to a large extent on location and can be up to 150 m.
  • Page 26: Care And Maintenance

    SKP3000.book Seite 58 Freitag, 16. April 2004 11:03 11 Care and maintenance Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the transmitter from time to time. Note: Do not use any cleansing agents or solvents.
  • Page 27: Specifications

    ±40 kHz / ±56 kHz Frequency stability ±10 ppm RF output power at 50 typ. 30 mW AF characteristics Noise reduction system Sennheiser HiDyn plus AF frequency response 60–20,000 Hz S/N ratio 114 dB(A) (at 1 mV and peak deviation)
  • Page 28 SKP3000.book Seite 60 Freitag, 16. April 2004 11:03 11 Nominal input sensitivity 0 dB, 22 mV –10 dB, 70 mV (at nominal deviation and 1 kHz) –20 dB, 220 mV –30 dB, 700 mV –40 dB, 2,0 V –50 dB, 2,0 V (limited by a protective circuit) Max.
  • Page 29: Accessories

    SKP3000.book Seite 61 Freitag, 16. April 2004 11:03 11 Accessories BA 2015 Accupack L 2015 Charger for BA 2015 accupack POP 1 Plug-on pouch...
  • Page 30 SKP3000.book Seite 62 Freitag, 16. April 2004 11:03 11...

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