The SKM 9000 radio microphone ............4 Delivery includes ................. 4 Product overview ................5 Preparing the SKM 9000 for use ............7 Changing the microphone head ............. 8 Using the SKM 9000 ................9 Switching the SKM 9000 on/off ..........10 Activating/deactivating the automatic lock mode (Autolock) ..................
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...
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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. SKM 9000...
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 • Input gain adjustable in 3 dB steps •...
Contacts of radio microphone operational COMMAND button Antenna (COM version only) Catches Display panel for accupack/battery pack Infra-red interface Accupack battery pack for 2 AA size cells Body of radio microphone 9 DOWN button 0 UP button A SET button SKM 9000...
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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...
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 • the B 60 battery pack for two 1.5 V AA size batteries...
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). When removing the accupack/battery pack, the settings of the radio microphone are retained.
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. For an overview of suitable microphone heads, refer to the table on page 6.
3:59 3:59 Within the next 2 seconds, press ON/OFF button keep it pressed until the display panel goes off. If you switch on the SKM 9000, the lock mode is activated again. 10 | SKM 9000...
Using the SKM 9000 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 ON/OFF button pressed until the “Name” standard display appears. The RF signal is not activated and the transmission mode display “HD”/“LR”...
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 SKM 9000 Calling up and selecting menu items, changing and storing settings, cancelling an entry Button Operation Press the button to call up the DOWN operating menu or a menu item, to switch between the selection areas of a menu item and to store your settings.
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 Low cut Sets the low-cut filter Adjusts the transmission...
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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.
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.
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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 • or scrub with a brush and rinse with clear water.
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 |...
–25°C to +70°C Relative humidity max. 90% at 40°C Protection against the product must not be exposed to dripping and light dripping and splashing (IP2X) splashing of liquids Shock resistance as per IEC 68 or EN 60068, T2-27 20 | SKM 9000...
EUROBRAS FILM PRODUÇÕES CINEMATO- GRAFICAS LTDA. 1350-15-7356 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.
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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. SKM 9000...