Adjustment tips for the operating menu ................... 21 Selecting a channel – “CHAN“ ......................21 Selecting the frequencies to be stored in the frequency bank “VAR” – “TUNE” ....21 Entering a name – “NAME” ......................23 Adjusting the microphone sensitivity – “ATTEN” ............... 23 Adjusting the bass roll-off frequency –...
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of short circuits, do not use the product near water and do not expose it to rain or moisture. Intended use Intended use of the product includes: •...
The SK 5212-II bodypack transmitter The SK 5212-II bodypack transmitter The SK 5212-II is a professional bodypack transmitter that is easy to use and is easily adaptable to a wide variety of applications. The SK 5212-II bodypack transmitter has the following features: •...
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The SK 5212-II bodypack transmitter The frequency bank system The transmitter is available in four UHF frequency ranges with up to 184 MHz switching bandwidth: Range 2 (N-US) 614 – 697,9 Range 2 (N) 614 – 798 Range 1 (L) Range 3 (P) 470 –...
• EM 3532, EM 3031, EM 3032 • EK 3041, EK 3241 • EM 3731, EM 3732, EM 3732 COM • EM 3731-II, EM 3732-II, EM 3732-II COM Delivery includes Delivery of the bodypack transmitter includes: 1 SK 5212-II bodypack transmitter...
Product overview Product overview Overview of the SK 5212-II bodypack transmitter Microphone input Battery compartment catches Red LED for operation and battery status Type plate indication Multi-function switch with three switch (ON/LOW BATT/PEAK) positions: Antenna socket (DOWN), (UP) and LC display, backlit...
Product overview Overview of the displays Display backlighting When the lock mode is deactivated, the LC display remains backlit for approx. 20 seconds after pressing a button. Alphanumeric display “MHz” – appears when the transmission frequency is displayed Level display for audio signal “AF”...
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Product overview Transmitter activity indication A short time after switch-on, “RF” appears on the LC display panel, indicating that an RF signal is transmitted.
Close the battery compartment. Connecting the microphone The transmitter is designed for use with Sennheiser lavalier microphones and headmics. The power supply of these microphones is via the microphone input of the transmitter. Connect the microphone to the microphone input the transmitter.
Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation Connecting the antenna The transmitter is supplied with plug-on antennas: Choose the antenna that matches the frequency range used. Connect the antenna to the antenna socket of the transmitter. Screw down the coupling ring.
; after a short pause, “RF” appears on the LC display panel. Remove the battery when the transmitter will not be used for extended periods of time. The transmitter can only be switched off when the lock mode is deactivated (see page 12).
(switch position SET) twice. You are now in the setting mode of the “CHAN” or “TUNE” menu where you can change the transmission frequency (see “Adjustment tips for the operating menu” on page 21). The automatic lock mode (autolock function) The transmitter has an autolock function (automatic lock mode) that can be activated or deactivated via the “LOCK”...
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Using the bodypack transmitter Deactivating the autolock function temporarily To make changes to the settings via the operating menu, you can temporarily deactivate the lock mode. Press the ON/OFF button or the multi-function switch (switch position SET). “LOCK” appears on the LC display panel...
Changes to the previous parameter ( ) or changes to the (DOWN) next parameter ( ) Selection mode Changes to the previous menu ( ) or changes to the next menu ( ) Setting mode Increases ( ) or reduces ( ) the setting of the selected...
Overview of the operating menu Menu Function of the menu “CHAN” Selects a channel “TUNE” Sets transmission frequencies for the frequency bank “VAR” (variable bank) “NAME” Enters a name “ATTEN” Adjusts the microphone sensitivity “LOWCUT” Adjusts the bass roll-off frequency “VIEW”...
Working with the operating menu The operating menu has three modes: • Display mode: In display mode, you can display the current menu settings one after the other – even when the lock mode is activated. • Selection mode: In selection mode, you can select the menu whose setting you want to change. To change to the selection mode, the lock mode must be deactivated.
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Displaying the menu settings in display mode In display mode, and with the lock mode activated, you can display the current menu settings one after the other (see “Overview of the menus” on page 19). After a few seconds, the display returns to the standard display.
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(UP) or (DOWN), the display jumps either forwards or backwards to the next setting. In the “ATTEN”, “CHAN”, “TUNE” and “NAME” menu and when slid to the position (UP) or (DOWN), the multi-function switch features a “fast search” function, i.e. the display cycles continuously.
Using operating menu Overview of the menus Deactivate the lock mode before adjusting the settings (see “Deactivating the autolock function temporarily” on page 13). Pressing the ON/OFF button will cancel your entry (ESC function) and return you to the display mode.
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Using operating menu Display mode Selection mode Setting mode ATTEN IIIIIIII Adjusting the Current Adjust the Current modulation attenuation attenuation attenuation in setting 1-dB steps STORED Current attenuation LOWCUT FLAT Adjusting the Current low-cut Current low-cut FLAT, low-cut frequency frequency...
Selecting the frequencies to be stored in the frequency bank “VAR” – “TUNE” Via the “TUNE” menu, you can freely select the frequencies to be stored in the frequency bank “VAR” (variable bank). The RF signal is deactivated while this adjustment is being made.
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(UP) or (DOWN). Store your setting. • You can change to a different channel and set a new frequency for the new channel: Press the multi-function switch (switch position SET) for a longer time. The current channel flashes on the LC display panel.
Adjustment tips for the operating menu Entering a name – “NAME” Via the “NAME” menu, you can enter a freely selectable name for the transmitter. This name can be displayed on the standard display and can consist of up to six characters such as: •...
Adjustment tips for the operating menu Adjusting the bass roll-off frequency – “LOWCUT” To reduce unwanted low-frequency noise such as wind and handling noise, you can activate a low-cut filter. The low-cut frequency is 120 Hz. If you do not want to reduce low-frequency signal portions, select the setting “FLAT”.
In “Low Intermodulation mode”, the output power is reduced to 10 mW; the operating time will be about the same as using an output power of 50 mW. Exiting the operating menu – “EXIT”...
Recommendations and tips Tips for optimum reception • Transmission range depends to a large extent on location and on the selected output power. There should be a “free line of sight” between transmitting and receiving antennas. • To avoid overloading the receiver, observe a minimum distance of 5 m between transmitting and receiving antennas.
Reduce the line output level high 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 &...
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–40 dBu = 7.75 mV Low-cut frequency (–3 dB) adjustable (flat, 120 Hz) Sensitivity adjustable in steps of 1 dB from –30 to +40 dB Power consumption PWR.LO: approx. 150 mA (10 mW) at 1.5 V (without LC display illumination) PWR.HI: approx.
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1 AA size battery, 1.5 V Storage and transport conditions Ambient temperature –25 °C to +70 °C Relative humidity max. 90 % Shock test shock test according to IEC 68 or EN 60068, T2-27 In compliance with Europe: EN 301489-1/-9 Radio EN 300422-1/-2 Safety...
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Audio sensitivity The transmitter’s audio sensitivity can be adjusted over a range of 70 dB (+40 dB to –30 dB) in steps of 1 dB. The diagram below shows the sensitivity range of the SK 5212-II in comparison to the earlier product generations SK 50 and SK 5012.
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Manufacturer Declarations off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. •...
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Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany Publ. 09/09 www.sennheiser.com 535300/A01...
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