• properly plugged into the wall socket, • only operated within the permissible temperature range, • not covered or exposed to direct sunlight for longer periods of time in order to prevent heat accumulation. SR 2020-D | 1...
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Before putting the products into operation, please observe the respective country-specific regulations! Sennheiser is not liable for damages resulting from the loss of connection due to flat or over- aged (rechargeable) batteries or exceeding the transmission range. 2 | SR 2020-D...
• Instruction manual • Manufacturer declarations System components The SR 2020-D transmitter allows the stationary use of the Tourguide 2020-D system. The transmitter can be combined with the following individual components: • HDE 2020-D-II stethoset receivers • EK 2020-D-II receivers...
Areas of application Simultaneous interpretations during conferences (“Conference“ mode) The main application of the stationary SR 2020-D transmitter is its use for simultaneous interpretations during conferences. Eight fixed transmission frequencies allow for interference-free simultaneous interpretations in up to eight languages (see “Transmitting several languages simultaneously” on page 17).
The Tourguide 2020-D system operates in the 863 MHz–865 MHz frequency band, which is license-free in Europe (see „Specifications“ on page 22). Connection possibilities You can connect one of the following phantom-powered Sennheiser condenser microphones (not included) to the SR 2020-D transmitter: •...
(serves as the ESC (cancel) key in the operating menu) Antenna output (ANT), BNC socket Display for the selected signal source („Mic“/„Line“) Mic-/Line level display Channel display Lock mode icon (lock mode is activated) 6 | SR 2020-D...
(see page 19). Channel display The channel display provides information on the currently selected channel (see page 17). Lock mode icon The lock mode icon appears when the lock mode is activated (see page 20). SR 2020-D | 7...
Putting the SR 2020-D into operation Preparing the transmitter for use You can set up the SR 2020-D transmitter on an even surface or mount it into a 19" rack. Note: Do not fit the rubber feet when rack mounting the transmitter.
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Putting the SR 2020-D into operation Rack-mounting CAUTION RISKS WHEN RACK MOUNTING THE TRANSMITTER! When installing the device in a closed or multi-rack assembly, please consider that, during operation, the ambient temperature, the mechanical loading and the electrical potentials will...
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Putting the SR 2020-D into operation Mounting two SR 2020-D side by side Place the two transmitters side by side upside-down onto a flat surface. Align the jointing plate over the holes in the bottom sides of the transmitters. Secure the jointing plate to the transmitters using eight of the supplied recessed head screws (M 3x6).
Putting the SR 2020-D into operation Connecting the transmitter to the mains Pass the cable through the cable grip 7. Connect the cable of the mains unit to the DC IN socket of the transmitter. Plug the mains connector into the wall socket.
Putting the SR 2020-D into operation Connecting a condenser microphone The microphone input of the SR 2020-D transmitter is exclusively designed for use with con- denser microphones. Suitable microphones are listed on page 5. Connect the condenser microphone to the XLR-3F socket of the transmitter.
Operating the SR 2020-D Operating the SR 2020-D Switching the transmitter on/off To switch the transmitter on: Press the button 6. The display panel indicates the device name and then switches to the standard display. tourguide To switch the transmitter off:...
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Operating the SR 2020-D Selecting a menu ▲ ▼ Use the rocker button to select the „Chan. mode“ menu: Rocker button Display ▲ press jumps to the previous menu ▼ press jumps to the next menu ▲ ▼ keep pressed...
Transmitting several languages simultaneously In order to be able to transmit several languages simultaneously, you require one SR 2020-D transmitter and one or several receivers per language: Set the transmitter and the receivers assigned to certain language to the same channel.
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Operating the SR 2020-D Displaying the frequency of the selected channel (“Frequency”) You can display the frequency of the selected channel. This function is useful, if you are using other Tourguide systems in the vicinity which interfere with your transmission (see previous section).
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Operating the SR 2020-D Selecting the input signal (“Input”) You can connect either a condenser microphone or any other audio source (e.g. CD and MP3 player, see page 5) to the transmitter. To select the input signal: Select the „Input“ menu.
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Operating the SR 2020-D Activating/deactivating the lock mode (“Lock”) The lock mode prevents that the transmitter is accidentally programmed or switched off during operation. activate the lock mode: Select the „Lock“ menu. Select the setting „Lock On“. Press the button 5.
Operating the SR 2020-D Overview of the operating menu Pressing the button will cancel your entry in all menu modes. Selection mode Setting mode EXIT SR 2020-D 3 Sec Channel Channel Channel CHAN 01 SET, Current channel 1...6/8 Selecting the channel...
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Operating the SR 2020-D Selection mode Setting mode Sensitiv Phantom Phantom 48 V 48 V SET, Current setting Displaying the phantom power Contrast Contrast Contrast SET, Current setting Adjusting the contrast SET: Stores the setting STORED Lock Lock Lock SET,...
Improve the position of the transmit- ting antenna 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 agent for assistance. SR 2020-D | 21...
Specifications Specifications SR 2020-D transmitter (Art. No.: 500550) SR 2020-D-US transmitter (Art. No.: 500551) Modulation 2 FSK Frequency range 863 – 865 M Hz Frequency range (US) 926 – 928 M Hz Channels tourguide mode 6 in parallel...
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AC 3200-II Active transmitter combiner for 8 transmitters 505497 A 2003-UHF Remote antenna 003658 A 1031-U Remote antenna 004645 NT 2-3-EU Mains unit (EU) 503157 NT 2-3-US Mains unit (US) 503870 NT 2-3-UK Mains unit (UK) 503871 SR 2020-D | 23...
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Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany, www.sennheiser.com Printed in Germany, Publ. 05/19, 583933/A01...
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