The SK 9000 bodypack transmitter ..........4 Delivery includes ................. 4 Product overview ................5 Preparing the SK 9000 for use ............6 Connecting the antenna ..............9 Connecting the KA 9000 COM command adapter ...... 9 Using the SK 9000 ................10 Switching the SK 9000 on/off ............
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. SK 9000...
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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. SK 9000...
The SK 9000 bodypack transmitter The SK 9000 bodypack transmitter The SK 9000 transmitter offers great ease of use and can easily be adapted to any transmission situation: • Rugged housing • Input gain adjustable in 3 dB steps • Switchable 1 kHz test tone, useful for level matching the system and for the walk test •...
Product overview Product overview 3-pin special audio socket Infra-red interface 6 DOWN button - Sennheiser microphones 7 SET button - Sennheiser CI 1-4 8 UP button instrument cable Catches - KA 9000 COM command for accupack/battery pack adapter Snap-in elements...
Preparing the SK 9000 for use For detailed information on the following points, refer to the instruction manual for the Digital 9000 system. Selecting the accupack/battery pack You can power the SK 9000 bodypack transmitter using: • the BA 61 accupack •...
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Preparing the SK 9000 for use Charge the BA 61 accupack before using it for the first time (see the instruction manual for the Digital 9000 system). CAUTION! Damage to the bodypack transmitter and/or the accupack/ battery pack If you touch the following contacts, they can become dirty or damaged: •...
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1) until it locks into place with an audible click. The bodypack transmitter is then operational. Connecting microphones and audio sources Connect the 3-pin special audio connector of the Sennheiser microphone or the Sennheiser CI 1-4 line/instrument cable to the 3-pin special audio socket...
Connect the 3-pin special audio connector of the KA 9000 COM to the 3-pin special audio socket of the SK 9000. Connect the 3-pin special audio connector of the Sennheiser instrument cable to the microphone input socket of the KA 9000 COM.
We recommend you to adjust the transmitter settings via the operating menu of the EM 9046 receiver and then to synchronize the transmitter and the receiver. Switching the SK 9000 on/off To switch your bodypack transmitter on: Keep the ON/OFF...
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If you switch on the SK 9000, the lock mode is activated again. Switching on the SK 9000 on and checking the set frequency before the RF signal is activated...
Using the SK 9000 Activating/deactivating the automatic lock mode (Autolock) The bodypack transmitter has an automatic lock mode that can be activated or deactivated via the “LOCK” menu item (see page 16). permanently activate the automatic lock mode: Call up the “LOCK” menu item and select “On”.
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.
Using the SK 9000 Status display Meaning Setting is being stored Firmware is being updated Firmware update has failed Overview of the menu items Icon Name Function Page Tune Sets a frequency Preset Selects a frequency preset Name Enters a name...
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Via the “Gain” menu item, you can adjust the input gain in 3 dB steps from –6 to +42 dB. When you are using Sennheiser microphones or the Sennheiser CI 1-4 line/instrument cable, the bodypack transmitter automatically detects the type of input signal present and changes the adjustment range of the “Gain”...
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“Low cut” menu item, you can set the low-cut filter. When you are using Sennheiser microphones or the Sennheiser CI 1-4 line/ instrument cable, the bodypack transmitter automatically detects the type of input signal present and changes the possible settings of the “Low...
Cleaning and maintaining the SK 9000 “Information” – Displaying the firmware version and frequency range Via the “Information” menu item, you can display the firmware version and the transmitter’s frequency range. Cleaning and maintaining the SK 9000 CAUTION! Liquids can damage the electronics of the devices! Liquids entering the housing of the devices can cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics.
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 |...
B8 774–798 MHz Transmission method digital modulation “HD” mode: without audio data compression “LR” mode: SeDAC (Sennheiser Digital Audio Codec) Audio frequency 30 Hz to 20 kHz (3 dB) response with SK 9000 line-in 60 Hz to 20 kHz (3 dB)
IEC 68 or EN 60068, T2-27 SK 9000 characteristics RF characteristics Frequency ranges 470 MHz to 798 MHz, divided into 4 ranges: SK 9000 A1–A4: 470–558 MHz SK 9000 A5–A8: 550–638 MHz SK 9000 B1–B4: 630–718 MHz SK 9000 B5–B8: 710–798 MHz (see also table “System characteristics”...
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BA 61 accupack) Weight approx. 147 g (with BA 61 accupack and belt clip) Pin assignment of 3-pin special audio socket Socket Pin assignment Pin 1 and thread: ground Pin 2: line/instrument Pin 3: microphone SK 9000 | 21...
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Approved by Part 74 FCC-ID: DMOSK9000 limited to 698 MHz Canada Industry Canada RSS-123 IC: 2099A-SK9000 limited to 698 MHz Brazil QUANTA BRASIL IMPORTAÇÃO E EXPOR- TAÇÃO LTDA. 0927-15-7356 EUROBRAS FILM PRODUÇÕES CINEMATO- GRAFICAS LTDA. 1350-15-7356 22 | SK 9000...
Manufacturer Declarations 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. In compliance with the following requirements •...
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• 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. 24 |...
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Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany www.sennheiser.com Publ. 06/15, 559420/A03...
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