SK 2000
Instruction manual
Contents
Contents
Important safety instructions .......................................................................... 2
The SK 2000 bodypack transmitter ................................................................ 3
Areas of application ........................................................................................ 3
The frequency bank system .......................................................................... 4
Delivery includes .................................................................................................. 5
Product overview ................................................................................................. 6
Overview of the SK 2000 bodypack transmitter ....................................... 6
Overview of the displays ................................................................................ 7
Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation ....................................... 8
Inserting the batteries/accupack ................................................................. 8
Charging the accupack .................................................................................... 8
Connecting the microphone cable/instrument cable ............................... 9
Attaching the bodypack transmitter to clothing ................................... 10
Using the bodypack transmitter ................................................................... 11
Switching the bodypack transmitter on/off ........................................... 11
Deactivating the lock mode temporarily ................................................. 12
Muting the audio signal or deactivating the RF signal ......................... 13
Selecting a standard display ...................................................................... 15
Using the operating menu ............................................................................. 16
The buttons .................................................................................................... 16
Overview of the operating menu ............................................................... 16
Working with the operating menu ........................................................... 18
Adjusting settings via the operating menu ............................................... 20
The main menu “Menu” .............................................................................. 20
The extended menu “Advanced Menu“ ................................................... 23
Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with a receiver ...................... 28
Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with the receiver –
individual operation ..................................................................................... 28
Synchronizing bodypack transmitters with receivers –
multi-channel operation .............................................................................. 28
Cleaning the bodypack transmitter ............................................................. 29
Recommendations and tips ........................................................................... 30
If a problem occurs ... ....................................................................................... 31
Accessories ......................................................................................................... 33
Specifications .................................................................................................... 34
Manufacturer Declarations ............................................................................. 36
Index .................................................................................................................... 38
For further information, visit the SK 2000 product page on
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Important safety instructions
Important safety instructions
• Read this instruction manual.
• Keep this instruction manual. Always include this instruction manual
when passing the product on to third parties.
• Heed all warnings and follow all instructions in this instruction manual.
• Use only a cloth for cleaning the product.
• Do not place the product near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves,
or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by Sennheiser.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required if the product has been damaged in any way, liquid
has been spilled, objects have fallen inside, the product has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate properly or has been
dropped.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of short circuits, do not use the product
near water and do not expose it to rain or moisture.
Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses
replacement parts specified by Sennheiser or those having the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result
in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
Intended use
Intended use of the SK 2000 bodypack transmitter includes:
• having read these instructions especially the chapter “Important safety
instructions”,
• using the product within the operating conditions and limitations
described in this instruction manual.
“Improper use” means using the product other than as described in this
instruction manual, or under operating conditions which differ from those
described herein.
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The SK 2000 bodypack transmitter
The SK 2000 bodypack transmitter
This bodypack transmitter is part of the 2000 series. With this series,
Sennheiser offers high-quality state-of-the-art RF transmission systems
with a high level of operational reliability and ease of use. Transmitters
and receivers permit wireless transmission with studio-quality sound.
Features of the 2000 series:
• Optimized PLL synthesizer and microprocessor technology
• HDX noise reduction system
• Pilot tone squelch control
• True diversity technology
• Switching bandwidth of up to 75 MHz
• Increased immunity to intermodulation and interferences in multi-
channel operation
Areas of application
The bodypack transmitter can be combined with the EM 2000 and
EM 2050 rack-mount receivers. The receivers are available in the same UHF
frequency ranges and are equipped with the same frequency bank system
with factory-preset frequencies. An advantage of the factory-preset
frequencies is that:
• a transmission system is ready for immediate use after switch-on,
• several transmission systems can be operated simultaneously on the
preset frequencies without causing intermodulation interference.
Transmitter Optional accessories
Receivers
SK 2000
• Clip-on microphones*: EM 2000 receiver
MKE 1, ME 102,
ME 104, ME 105
PEAK
0
True Diversity Receiver EM 2000
B.Ch: 20.64
**2000**
40
30
20
10
-10
-20
-30
-40
AF
543.200MHz
SKM2000
EQ:
RF
P
+
12dB MUTE
• Headmics*:
HSP 2, HSP 4
• Instrumente cable:
CI 1-4*
EM 2050 twin receiver
PEAK
0
PEAK
0
B.Ch: 20.64
**2000**
rue Diversity Receiver EM 2050
B.Ch: 20.64
**2000**
543.200MHz
EQ:
SKM2000
12dB MUTE
40
30
20
10
40
30
20
10
-10
-20
-30
-40
AF
-10
-20
-30
-40
AF
543.200MHz
EQ:
SKM2000
RF
P
+
12dB MUTE
RF
P
+
* each fitted with a 3-pin special audio connector
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The SK 2000 bodypack transmitter
Overview of the microphones and instrument cables:
Microphone/instrument cable
Type
Pick-up pattern
omni-directional
MKE 1 clip-on microphone
ME 102 clip-on microphone
ME 104 clip-on microphone
ME 105 clip-on microphone
cardioid
cardioid
condenser
super-cardioid
HSP 2 headmic
omni-directional
HSP 4 headmic
cardioid
–
CI 1-4 instrument cable
–
The frequency bank system
The bodypack transmitter is available in 5 UHF frequency ranges with up
to 3,000 transmission frequencies per frequency range:
Range Aw:
Range Gw:
Range Bw:
626 – 698
Range Cw:
718 – 790
Range Dw:
790 – 865
516 – 558 558 – 626
500
600
700
800
Each frequency range (Aw-Dw, Gw) offers 26 frequency banks with up to
64 channels each:
Channel 1 – frequency preset
Channel 2 – frequency preset
Frequency bank 1 ... 20
Channel 64 – frequency preset
Channel 1 – freely selectable frequency
Channel 2 – freely selectable frequency
Frequency bank U1 ... U6
Channel 64 – freely selectable frequency
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Delivery includes
Each of the channels in the frequency banks “1” to “20” has been factory-
preset to a fixed frequency (frequency preset). The factory-preset
frequencies within one frequency bank are intermodulation-free. These
frequencies cannot be changed.
For an overview of the frequency presets, please refer to the supplied
tion sheet can be downloaded from the SK 2000 product page on our
website at www.sennheiser.com.
The frequency banks “U1” to “U6” allow you to freely select and store
frequencies. It might be that these frequencies are not intermodulation-
free.
Delivery includes
The packaging contains the following items:
1 SK 2000 bodypack transmitter
2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V
1 instruction manual
1 frequency information sheet
1 RF power information sheet
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Product overview
Product overview
Overview of the SK 2000 bodypack transmitter
»
³
·
¿
ƹ
²
Ƹ
´
²
¹
¶
º
¾
¸
µ
¸
³ Microphone/instrument input
(MIC/LINE), 3-pole special audio
socket, lockable
² Charging contacts
¶ SET button
º ̆/̄ rocker button (UP/DOWN)
¾ Battery compartment
· MUTE switch
» Antenna
µ Battery compartment cover
¿ Operation and battery status
indicator, red LED:
lit = ON
(metal)
¸ Battery compartment catches
¹ Infra-red interface
flashing = LOW BATT
Ƹ ON/OFF button
´ Audio overmodulation indicator,
yellow LED:
with ESC function (cancel)
lit = AF PEAK
ƹ Display panel, backlit in orange
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Product overview
Overview of the displays
After switch-on, the bodypack transmitter displays the “Frequency/
Name” standard display. For further illustrations and examples of the
different standard displays, refer to page 15. The display backlighting is
automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds.
ቢ
ባ ቤ
ብ
ቦ
MHz
543.200
**2000**
P
MUTE
AF
ቧ
ቨ
ቩ
Display
Meaning
ቢ
Audio level “AF”
Modulation of the bodypack transmitter with
peak hold function
When the audio input level is excessively high,
the “AF” display shows full deflection and, in
addition, the yellow AF PEAK LED ´ lights up:
´
ባ
ቤ
ብ
ቦ
ቧ
ቨ
ቩ
Frequency
Name
Current transmission frequency
Freely selectable name of the transmitter
Transmission icon RF signal is being transmitted
Lock mode icon
“P” (pilot tone)
“MUTE”
Lock mode is activated
Pilot tone transmission is activated
Microphone or line input is muted
Charge status:
Battery status
approx. 100%
approx. 70%
approx. 30%
charge status is critical, the red
LOW BATT LED ¿ is flashing:
¿
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Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation
Putting the bodypack transmitter into
operation
Inserting the batteries/accupack
For powering the bodypack transmitter, you can either use two 1.5 V AA
size batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack
(see “Accessories” on page 33).
̈ Open the battery compartment by pushing the two catches ¸ in the
direction of the arrows and open the cover µ.
¸
²
µ
²
µ
̈ Insert the two batteries or the accupack as shown above. Please
observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries/accupack.
̈ Close the battery compartment.
The battery compartment cover µ locks into place with an audible
click.
Charging the accupack
To charge the bodypack transmitter with the BA 2015 accupack (see
“Accessories” on page 33) installed:
̈ Insert the bodypack transmitter into the L 2015 charger (see “Accesso-
ries” on page 33).
The L 2015 charger can only charge the combination BA 2015
accupack/bodypack transmitter. Standard batteries (primary
cells) or individual rechargeable battery cells cannot be charged.
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Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation
Connecting the microphone cable/instrument cable
The audio input is designed for the connection of both condenser micro-
phones and instruments (e.g. guitars). DC powering of the condenser
microphones is via the audio input MIC/LINE ³ (3-pole special audio
socket).
̈ Use one of the recommended Sennheiser microphones or the CI 1-4
instrument cable (see “Accessories” on page 33).
̈ Connect the 3-pin special audio connector ƺ from the Sennheiser
microphone or instrument cable to the socket MIC/LINE ³.
ƺ
³
ƻ
̈ Lock the 3-pin special audio connector by screwing down the coupling
ring ƻ.
̈ Via the operating menu, adjust the sensitivity of the microphone/line
input (see page 20).
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Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation
Attaching the bodypack transmitter to clothing
You can use supplied bodypack pouch or the belt clip ƽ to attach the
bodypack transmitter to clothing (e.g. belt, waistband).
ƽ
The belt clip is detachable so that you can also attach the transmitter with
the antenna pointing downwards. To do so, withdraw the belt clip ƽ from
its fixing points and attach it the other way round.
The belt clip ƽ is secured so that it cannot slide out of its fixing points
accidentally.
To detach the belt clip:
̈ Lift the belt clip as shown.
̈ Press down the belt clip at one fixing point and pull it out of the
transmitter housing.
̈ Repeat for the other side.
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Using the bodypack transmitter
Using the bodypack transmitter
To establish a transmission link, proceed as follows:
1. Switch the receiver on (see the instruction manual of the receiver).
2. Switch the bodypack transmitter on (see next section).
The transmission link is established and the display backlighting of the
receiver changes from red to orange.
It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 28.
If you cannot establish a transmission link between transmitter and
receiver, read the chapter “Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with a
receiver” on page 28.
Switching the bodypack transmitter on/off
̈ Push the two battery compartment catches ¸ and open the battery
compartment cover µ.
ብ
¿
Ƹ
¸
¸
µ
To switch the bodypack transmitter on (online operation):
̈ Briefly press the ON/OFF button Ƹ.
ON/OFF
The bodypack transmitter transmits an RF signal. The
“Frequency/Name” standard display appears on the display
panel. The red ON LED ¿ lights up and the transmission
icon ብ is displayed.
To switch the bodypack transmitter on and to deactivate the RF signal on
switch-on (offline operation):
̈ Keep the ON/OFF button Ƹ pressed until “RF Mute On?”
ON/OFF
appears on the display panel.
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Using the bodypack transmitter
SET
̈ Press the SET button.
The transmission frequency is displayed but the bodypack
transmitter does not transmit an RF signal. The transmission
icon ብ is not displayed. When the pilot tone function is
activated on both bodypack transmitter and receiver,
“RF Mute” appears on the receiver’s display panel.
ብ
MHz
543.200
**2000**
P
MUTE
AF
Use this function to save battery power or to prepare a bodypack
transmitter for use during live operation without causing inter-
ference to existing transmission links.
To activate the RF signal:
̈ Press the ON/OFF button.
ON/OFF
“RF Mute Off” appears on the display panel.
SET
̈ Press the SET button.
The transmission icon ብ is displayed again.
To switch the bodypack transmitter off:
̈ If necessary, deactivate the lock mode (see next chapter).
̈ Keep the ON/OFF button Ƹ pressed until “OFF” appears on
ON/OFF
the display panel. The red ON LED ¿ goes off and the display
panel turns off.
When in the operating menu, pressing the ON/OFF button Ƹ will
cancel your entry (ESC function) and return you to the current
standard display.
Deactivating the lock mode temporarily
You can activate or deactivate the automatic lock mode via the “Auto
Lock” menu item (see page 23). If the lock mode is activated, you have to
temporarily deactivate it in order to be able to operate the bodypack
transmitter:
SET
ON/OFF
̈ Press the SET button or the ON/OFF button.
“Locked” appears on the display panel.
̈ Press the rocker button.
“Unlock?” appears on the display panel.
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Using the bodypack transmitter
SET
̈ Press the SET button.
The lock mode is temporarily deactivated.
– When you are in the operating menu, the lock mode
remains deactivated until you exit the operating menu.
– When one of the standard displays is shown, the lock mode
is automatically activated after 10 seconds.
The lock mode icon ቦ flashes prior to the lock mode being activated again.
MHz
543.200
**2000**
ቦ
P
MUTE
AF
Muting the audio signal or deactivating the RF signal
·
the RF signal. Via the “Mute Mode” menu item, you can set the desired
function of the MUTE switch · (see page 25).
Setting
“AF On/Off” ... to the left (position MUTE) Mutes the audio signal
... to the right Unmutes the audio signal
Slide the MUTE switch · ... Function
“RF On/Off”
... to the left (position MUTE) Deactivates the RF signal
(offline operation)
... to the right
Activates the RF signal
(online operation)
“Disabled”
No function
̈ From the “Mute Mode” menu item, select the desired setting (see
page 25).
̈ Exit the operating menu.
̈ Slide the MUTE switch · to the left, to the position MUTE.
The bodypack transmitter reacts as indicated in the table.
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Using the bodypack transmitter
The current state of the muting function or the RF signal is displayed on
the display panel of the bodypack transmitter.
An additional display of the muting function appears on the
receiver’s display panel when
• the pilot tone function is activated on both bodypack trans-
mitter and receiver
and, in addition,
• this display has been activated via the “Warnings” menu item
on the receiver (see the instruction manual of the receiver).
ብ
MHz
543.200
**2000**
P
MUTE
AF
ቨ
Audio signal is muted
Transmitter’s display panel:
Receiver’s display panel:
“MUTE” ቨ is displayed
“TX Mute” is displayed*
*
only when activated on the receiver (see previous section)
Audio signal is activated (muting is deactivated)
Transmitter’s display panel:
Receiver’s display panel:
“MUTE” ቨ is not displayed
“TX Mute” is not displayed
RF signal is deactivated
Transmitter’s display panel:
Transmission icon ብ is not
displayed, “MUTE” ቨ is displayed
“RF Mute” is displayed*
Receiver’s display panel:
*
only when activated on the receiver (see previous section)
RF signal is activated
Transmitter’s display panel:
Receiver’s display panel:
Transmission icon ብ is displayed
“RF Mute” is not displayed
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Using the bodypack transmitter
You can also deactivate the RF signal on switch-on. For more infor-
mation, refer to the chapter “Switching the bodypack transmitter
on/off” on page 11.
Using the ON/OFF button, you can also activate/deactivate the
RF signal during operation. To do so, briefly press the ON/
OFF button and proceed as described on page 12.
Selecting a standard display
̈ Press the rocker button to select a standard display:
Contents of the display Selectable standard display
“Frequency/Name”
543.200MHz
**2000**
P
MUTE
AF
AF
AF
“Channel/Frequency”
“Name/Channel”
B.Ch: 20.64
543.200MHz
P
MUTE
**2000**
B.Ch: 20.64
P
MUTE
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Using the operating menu
Using the operating menu
A special feature of the Sennheiser 2000 series is the consistent, intuitive
menu structure of transmitters and receivers. As a result, adjustments to
the settings can be made quickly – even in stressful situations, for example
on stage or during a live show or presentation.
The buttons
Button
Function of the button
Press the ON/OFF button • Switches the bodypack transmitter on and
off
ON/OFF
• Cancels the entry and returns to the current
standard display (ESC function)
• Activates/deactivates the RF signal
(special function, see page 13)
Press the SET button
• Changes from the current standard display
to the operating menu
SET
• Calls up a menu item
• Enters a submenu
• Stores the settings and returns to the
operating menu
Press the rocker button • Selects a standard display
• Changes to the next/previous menu item
• Changes the setting of a menu item
Overview of the operating menu
Main menu
“Menu”
Sensitivity
Frequency Preset
Name
Auto Lock
Advanced
Exit
Extended menu
“Advanced Menu”
Tune
Mute Mode
RF Power
Cable Emulation
Pilot Tone
LCD Contrast
Reset
Software Revision
Exit
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Using the operating menu
Display
Function of the menu item
Page
Main menu “Menu”
Sensitivity
Adjusts the sensitivity “AF”
20
Frequency Preset Sets the frequency bank and the channel
21
22
23
23
Name
Enters a freely selectable name
Auto Lock
Advanced
Activates/deactivates the lock mode
Calls up the extended menu “Advanced
Menu”
Exit
Exits the operating menu and returns to the
current standard display
Extended menu “Advanced Menu”
Tune
Sets the transmission frequencies for the
frequency banks “U1” to “U6”
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Sets the frequency bank, the channel and
the transmission frequency (frequency
banks “U1” to “U6”)
Mute Mode
RF Power
Sets the mode for the MUTE switch ·
Adjusts the transmission power
Emulates guitar cable capacities
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25
26
26
Cable Emulation
Pilot Tone
Activates/deactivates the pilot tone
transmission
LCD Contrast
Reset
Adjusts the contrast of the display panel
26
27
Resets the settings made in the operating
menu
Software Revision Displays the current software revision
27
–
Exit
Exits the extended menu “Advanced Menu”
and returns to the main menu
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Using the operating menu
Working with the operating menu
If the lock mode is activated, you have to deactivate it In order to
be able to work with the operating menu (see page 12).
By way of example of the “Sensitivity” menu, this section describes how to
use the operating menu.
Changing from a standard display to the operating menu
SET
̈ Press the SET button.
The current standard display is replaced by the main menu.
The last selected menu item is displayed.
Selecting a menu item
̈ Press the rocker button to change to the “Sensitivity” menu
item.
The current setting of the selected menu item is displayed:
Menu
Sensitivity
–12 dB
Changing and storing settings
Menu
Sensitivity
Sensitivity
– 12 dB
Sensitivity
–36 dB
–12 dB
Call up
“Sensitivity”
Select the desired
setting
Store the setting
“Stored”
SET
̈ Press the SET button to call up the menu item.
̈ Press the rocker button to adjust the input sensitivity.
SET
̈ Press the SET button to store the setting.
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Using the operating menu
Canceling an entry
̈ Press the ON/OFF button to cancel the entry.
ON/OFF
The current standard display appears on the display panel.
To subsequently return to the last edited menu item:
SET
̈ Press the SET button repeatedly until the last edited menu
item appears.
Exiting a menu item
̈ Change to the “Exit” menu item.
Menu
Exit
SET
̈ Confirm your selection.
You return to the next higher menu level.
To directly return to the current standard display:
̈ Press the ON/OFF button.
ON/OFF
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
Adjusting settings via the operating
menu
Make use of the possibility to adjust settings via the operating
menu of your receiver and to transfer these settings to the body-
pack transmitter.
For more information, refer to the instruction manual of the
receiver. The relevant information is marked with the
icon.
The main menu “Menu”
Adjusting the input sensitivity – “Sensitivity”
Menu
Sensitivity
Sensitivity
– 12 dB
Sensitivity
–36 dB
–12 dB
Call up
“Sensitivity”
Select the desired
setting
Store the setting
“Stored”
Adjustment range: 0 to –60 dB, adjustable in steps of 3 dB
The audio level display “AF” ቢ always indicates the audio level,
even if the bodypack transmitter is muted, e.g. allowing you to
check the adjusted sensitivity before live operation.
B.Ch: 20.64
543.200MHz
´
P
MUTE
AF
ቢ
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
Input sensitivity
is adjusted...
Effect/display
... too high
Close talking distances, speakers with loud voices or
loud music passages cause overmodulation in the
transmission link.
The yellow AF PEAK LED ´ lights up.
The audio level display “AF” ቢ shows full deflection
for the duration of the overmodulation.
... correctly
... too low
The audio level display “AF” ቢ shows full deflection
only during the loudest passages.
The transmission link is undermodulated. This results
in a signal with high background noise.
The following figures are a guide to the best settings:
Transmission situation
Loud music/vocals
Sensitivity setting
−30 to −21 dB
−21 to 0 dB
Presentations
Instrument input
Electric guitars with single coil pickups
Electric guitars with humbucker pickups
−30 to −24 dB
−45 to −30 dB
−45 to −30 dB
Guitars with active electronics (active pickups,
active EQs, piezo pickups)
Selecting the frequency bank and the channel manually –
“Frequency Preset”
Frequency Preset
B.Ch: 5.14
Frequency Preset
B.Ch: 1.14
Menu
Frequency Preset
B.Ch: 5.14
792.525MHz
818.850MHz
Call up “Frequency
Preset”
Select the frequency
bank and confirm
Select the channel;
store the setting
“Stored”
When you are in the “Frequency Preset” menu item, the RF signal
is deactivated.
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
Overview of the frequency banks and channels:
Frequency bank Channels
Type
“1” to “20”
up to 64 per
System bank,
frequency bank frequencies are factory-preset
up to 64 per User bank,
frequency bank frequencies are freely selectable
“U1” to “U6”
When setting up multi-channel systems, please observe the
following:
Only the factory-preset transmission frequencies within one
frequency bank (“1” to “20”) are intermodulation-free. It is vital
to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 28.
Entering a name – “Name”
Menu
Name
Name
Lichael
Name
Michael
Lichael
Call up “Name”
Enter a character
and confirm
Enter a character;
store the setting
“Stored”
Via the “Name” menu item, you can enter a freely selectable name (e.g. the
name of the performer) for the bodypack transmitter. The name can be
displayed on the “Frequency/Name” and “Name/Channel” standard
displays (see page 15). The name can consist of up to 8 characters such as:
• letters (without pronounciation marks),
• numbers from 0 to 9,
• special characters and spaces.
To enter a name, proceed as follows:
̈ Press the rocker button to select a character.
SET
̈ Press the SET button to change to the next segment/
character or to store the complete entry.
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
Activating/deactivating the automatic lock mode – “Auto Lock”
Menu
Auto Lock
Auto Lock
Active
Auto Lock
Inactive
Active
Store the setting
Call up
“Auto Lock”
Select the desired
setting
“Stored”
The lock mode prevents that the bodypack transmitter is accidentally
switched off or programed during operation. The lock mode icon ቦ
on
the current standard display indicates that the lock mode is activated.
̈ Press the rocker button to select the desired setting.
For information on how to use the lock mode, refer to page 12.
The extended menu “Advanced Menu“
Setting the transmission frequencies and the frequency banks
“U1” to “U6” – “Tune”
When you have selected one of the system banks and then select
the “Tune” menu, the bodypack transmitter automatically
switches to channel 1 of the frequency bank “U1”. In this case,
“U1.1” briefly appears on the display panel.
Upon delivery, the channels of the frequency banks “U1” to “U6”
are not assigned a transmission frequency.
When you are in the “Tune” menu item, the RF signal is deacti-
vated.
Via the “Tune” menu item, you can:
1. set a transmission frequency to be stored in the current channel of the
frequency bank (“U1” to “U6”)
2. or select a frequency bank (“U1” to “U6”) and a channel and assign this
channel a transmission frequency.
It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 28.
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
Setting a transmission frequency for the current channel
̈ Press the rocker button until the “Tune” menu item appears.
SET
̈ Press the SET button.
The frequency selection appears.
Advanced Menu
Tune
Tune
543 .200 MHz
Tune
548.200 MHz
B.Ch: U1.1
B.Ch: U1.1
Call up “Tune”
Select the MHz
value and confirm
Select the kHz
value; store the
setting
“Stored”
̈ Set the desired frequency.
SET
̈ Press the SET button.
Your settings are stored. The “Tune” menu item appears.
Selecting a frequency bank and a channel and assigning this
channel a transmission frequency
̈ Press the rocker button until the “Tune” menu item appears.
SET
̈ Press the SET button and keep it pressed until the frequency
bank selection appears.
Advanced Menu
Tune
Tune
548.200MHz
Tune
548.200MHz
B.Ch: U1. 1
B.Ch: U1. 1
Call up “Tune”
(special function)
Select the frequency
bank and confirm
Select the channel;
store the setting
“Stored”
̈ Set the desired frequency bank.
̈ Set the desired channel.
̈ Set the desired frequency.
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
Setting the mode for the MUTE switch – “Mute Mode”
Advanced Menu
Mute Mode
Mute Mode
AF On/Off
Mute Mode
RF On/Off
Call up
“Mute Mode”
Select the desired
setting
Store the setting
“Stored”
Mode
Function
“AF On/Off”
When the switch is in the MUTE position, no audio
signal is transmitted.
“RF On/Off”
“Disabled”
When the switch is in the MUTE position, the RF signal is
deactivated
.
The muting function is deactivated.
For information on how to use the MUTE switch ·, refer to page 13.
Adjusting the transmission power – “RF Power”
Advanced Menu
RF Power
RF Power
Standard
RF Power
Low
Call up
“RF Power”
Select the desired
setting
Store the setting
“Stored”
Via the “RF Power” menu item, you can adjust the transmission power in
three steps (“Low”, “Standard”, “High”).
It is vital to observe the notes on the enclosed frequency informa-
tion sheet!
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
Emulating guitar cables – “Cable Emulation”
Advanced Menu
Cable Emulation
Medium
Cable Emulation
Medium
Cable Emulation
High
Call up “Cable
Emulation”
Select the desired
setting
Store the setting
“Stored”
Via the “Cable Emulation” menu item, you can emulate 4 different guitar
cable capacities.
Activating/deactivating the pilot tone transmission –
“Pilot Tone”
Advanced Menu
Pilot Tone
Pilot
A c t i v e
Pilot
I n a c t i v e
Call up
“Pilot Tone”
Select the desired
setting
Store the setting
“Stored”
The bodypack transmitter adds an inaudible signal, known as the pilot
tone, to the transmitted signal. The receiver detects and evaluates the
pilot tone.
The pilot tone supports the receiver’s squelch function, thus protecting
against interference due to RF signals from other devices.
Adjusting the contrast of the display panel – “LCD Contrast”
You can adjust the contrast of the display panel in 16 steps.
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu
Resetting the settings made in the operating menu – “Reset”
Advanced Menu
Reset
Reset
Yes
Call up “Reset”
Select the desired
setting; apply the
setting
“Stored”
When resetting the settings made in the operating menu, only the
selected settings for the pilot tone and for the frequency banks “U1” to
“U6” remain unchanged. For an overview of the factory-preset default
settings, refer to the enclosed frequency information sheet.
Displaying the software revision – “Software Revision”
You can display the current software revision of the bodypack transmitter.
̈ For information on software updates, visit the SK 2000 product page
on our website at www.sennheiser.com.
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Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with a receiver
Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter
with a receiver
When synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with a receiver, please
observe the following:
̈ Only use a transmitter and a receiver from the same frequency
range (see the type plates on the transmitter and the
receiver).
̈ Make sure that the desired frequencies are listed in the
enclosed frequency information sheet.
̈ Make sure that the desired frequencies are approved and legal
in your country and, if necessary, apply for an operating
license.
Synchronizing the bodypack transmitter with the
receiver – individual operation
Upon delivery, the bodypack transmitter and the receiver are synchro-
nized with each other. If, however, you cannot establish a transmission link
between bodypack transmitter and receiver, you have to synchronize the
channels of the devices.
For information on automatic synchronization of the bodypack trans-
mitter with the receiver (individual operation), refer to the instruction
manual of the receiver. This information is marked with the
icon.
Alternatively, you can set the channel on the bodypack transmitter
manually:
̈ Make sure that you set the bodypack transmitter to the same
frequency bank and the same channel as the receiver (see page 21).
If you still cannot establish a transmission link, read the chapter “If a
problem occurs ...” on page 31.
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Cleaning the bodypack transmitter
Synchronizing bodypack transmitters with receivers
– multi-channel operation
Combined with 2000 series receivers, SK 2000 bodypack transmitters can
form transmission links that can be used in multi-channel systems.
For information on automatic synchronization of bodypack transmitters
with receivers (multi-channel operation), refer to the instruction manual
of your receiver.
For more information on multi-channel operation, visit the SK 2000
product page at www.sennheiser.com.
Cleaning the bodypack transmitter
CAUTION! Liquids can damage the electronics of the bodypack
transmitter!
Liquids entering the housing of the device can cause a
short-circuit and damage the electronics.
̈ Keep all liquids away from the bodypack transmitter.
̈ Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents.
̈ Use a cloth to clean the bodypack transmitter from time to time.
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Recommendations and tips
Recommendations and tips
.. for the MKE 1, ME 102, ME 104 and ME 105 clip-on microphones
• To reduce level variations to a minimum when the user turns his or her
head away from the microphone, attach the microphone as centrally
as possible.
• To protect the microphone against excessive sweat/moisture, avoid
direct skin contact.
• Attach the microphone carefully and conduct the cable so that noise
due to friction is avoided.
• Always use the ME 104 and ME 105 directional microphones with a
windshield and direct the microphones towards the sound source
(e.g. mouth).
... for the HSP 2 and HSP 4 headmics
• Always use the microphone with a pop shield and position the micro-
phone at the corner of the mouth.
• You can vary the bass reproduction by increasing/decreasing the
talking distance.
• Make sure that the sound inlet is directed towards the mouth. The
sound inlet is marked with a little dot.
... for the bodypack transmitter
• Make sure that the antenna and the microphone cable do not cross.
• The antenna should hang freely and be at least 1 cm away from the
body. The antenna must not be in direct contact with the skin.
• For best results, make sure that the transmitter sensitivity is correctly
adjusted.
... for optimum reception
• Transmission range depends to a large extent on location and can vary
from about 10 m to about 150 m. 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.
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If a problem occurs ...
... for multi-channel operation
• For multi-channel operation, you should only use the channels within
one frequency bank. Each of the frequency banks “1” to “20” accom-
modates factory-preset frequencies which are intermodulation-free.
• When using several transmitters simultaneously, interference can be
avoided by maintaining a minimum distance of 20 cm between two
transmitters.
If a problem occurs ...
Problem
Possible cause
Possible solution
Bodypacktransmitter Lock mode is
cannot be operated, activated
“Locked” appears on
Deactivate the lock mode
(see page 12).
the display panel
No operation
indication
Batteries are flat or Replace the batteries or
accupack is flat
recharge the accupack
(see page 8).
No RF signal at the
receiver
Bodypack trans-
mitter and receiver mitter to the same channel
Set the bodypack trans-
are not on the
same channel
as the receiver.
Synchronize the bodypack
transmitter with the
receiver (see page 28).
Transmissionrange Reduce the distance
is exceeded
between bodypack
transmitter and receiving
antennas.
Increase the transmission
power (see page 25).
RF signal is deacti- Activate the RF signal
vated (“RF Mute“) (see page 13).
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If a problem occurs ...
Problem
Possible cause
Possible solution
RF signal available,
no audio signal,
“MUTE” appears on
the display panel
Bodypack
transmitter is
muted (MUTE)
Cancel the muting
(see page 13).
Receiver’s squelch Reduce the squelch
threshold is
adjusted too high
threshold setting on the
receiver.
Bodypack trans-
mitter doesn’t
Activate or deactivate the
pilot tone transmission
transmit a pilot tone (see page 26).
Audio signal has a
high level of back-
ground noise or is
distorted
Bodypack trans- Adjust the input
mitter’s sensitivity sensitivity (see page 20).
is adjusted too
low/too 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 & Support”.
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Accessories
Accessories
The following accessories are available from your specialist dealer:
Cat. No.
009950
009828
009826
Adapters
009827
Cables
Product name and description
BA 2015 accupack
L 2015 charger
CC 2 system case
DC 2 power adapter (12 V DC)
503163
Microphones
502167
502168
003876
003838
004227
004228
005301
003402
009862
009864
CI 1-4 (3-pin special audio connector)
MKE 1-4 clip-on microphone. omni-directional, black
MKE 1-4-3 clip-on microphone, omni-directional, beige
ME 102-ant clip-on microphone, omni-directional, anthracite
ME 102-ni clip-on microphone, omni-directional, nickel
ME 104-ant clip-on microphone, cardioid, anthracite
ME 104-ni clip-on microphone, cardioid, nickel
ME 105-ant clip-on microphone, super-cardioid, anthracite
ME 105-ni clip-on microphone, super-cardioid, nickel
HSP 2 headmic, omni-directional
HSP 4 headmic, cardioid
Microphone cables
004233
004234
004235
004236
KA 100-4-ant copper wire cable, rt.-angled plug, anthracite
KA 100-4-gr copper wire cable, rt.-angled plug, grey
KA 100S-4-ant steel wire cable, straight plug, anthracite
KA 100S-4-bei copper wire cable, straight plug, beige
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Specifications
Specifications
RF characteristics
Modulation
wideband FM
Frequency ranges
516–558, 558–626, 626–698,
718–790, 790–865 MHz
(Aw to Dw, Gw, see page 4)
Transmission frequencies
up to 3,000 frequencies,
tuneable in steps of 25 kHz
20 frequency banks, each with up
to 64 factory-preset channels
6 frequency banks, each with up to
64 user programmable channels
Switching bandwidth
Nominal/peak deviation
Frequency stability
up to 75 MHz
±24 kHz/±48 kHz
≤ ±15 ppm
RF output power at 50 Ω
switchable:
typ. 10 mW (Low)
typ. 30 mW (Standard)
typ. 50 mW (High)
Pilot tone squelch
can be switched off
AF characteristics
Compander system
Sennheiser HDX
AF frequency response
microphone: 80–18,000 Hz
line: 25–18,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio
(1 mV, peak deviation)
≥ 120 dBA
THD
≤ 0.9%
Max. input voltage
(microphone/line)
3 Vrms
Input impedance
microphone: 40 kΩ, unbalanced
line: 1 MΩ
Adjustment range of input
sensitivity
60 dB, adjustable in 3-dB steps
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Specifications
Overall device
Temperature range
Power supply
– 10°C to + 55°C
AA size batteries, 1.5 V
2
or BA 2015 accupack
Nominal voltage
2.4 V
Power consumption:
• at nominal voltage
typ. 180 mA (30 mW)
• with switched-off
transmitter
≤ 25 μA
Operating time
typ. 8 hrs
Dimensions
approx. 82 mm x 64 mm x 24 mm
approx. 160 g
Weight (incl. batteries)
In compliance with
Europe:
EMC
EN 301489-1/-9
Radio EN 300422-1/-2
Safety EN 60065
EN 62311 (SAR)
Approved by
Canada:
Industry Canada RSS 210
IC: 2099A-SK2000
limited to 806 MHz
FCC-Part 74
USA:
FCC-ID: DMOSK2000
limited to 698 MHz
Connector assignment
3-pin special audio connector
Pin 1: AF and 5.2 V AB-powering; 8.2 kΩ internal
resistance, optimized for Sennheiser
1
pre-polarized condenser microphones
2
3
Pin 2: +5.2 V for guitar or ground
Pin 3 and thread: ground
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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
In compliance with the following requirements
• RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC)
• WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC)
Please dispose of the bodypack transmitter at the end of its
operational lifetime by taking it to your local collection point or
recycling center for such equipment.
• Battery Directive (2006/66/EC)
The supplied batteries or rechargeable batteries of the bodypack
transmitter can be recycled. Please dispose of them as special
waste or return them to your specialist dealer. In order to protect
the environment, only dispose of exhausted batteries.
CE Declaration of Conformity
•
0682
• R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC)
Before putting the device into operation, please observe the respective
country-specific regulations.
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Manufacturer Declarations
Statements regarding FCC and Industry Canada
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a partic-
ular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer-
ence by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• 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 authorization to operate
this equipment.
Before putting the device into operation, please observe the respective
country-specific regulations!
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Index
Index
Accessories 33
Charging
accupack
8
Accupack
battery status display
7
charging
inserting
8
8
Cleaning (bodypack
transmitter) 29
Activating/deactivating
lock mode (Auto Lock) 23
pilot tone 26
Connecting (microphone/
instrument cable)
9
D
Adjusting
cable emulation 26
input sensitivity
Deactivating (lock mode
temporarily) 12
(Sensitivity) 20
transmission power 25
Displays
adjusting the contrast of the dis-
play panel (LCD Contrast) 26
charge status
overview
standard displays 15
Advanced Menu (extended menu)
overview 17
settings 23
7
7
AF (audio level)
7
E
AF PEAK (overmodulation)
7
Emulating guitar cables (Cable
Audio signal, muting (Mute) 13
emulation) 26
Auto Lock (activating/deactivating
F
the lock mode) 23
Factory default settings (resetting
the settings in the operating
menu) 27
B
Batteries, inserting
8
Bodypack transmitter
attaching to clothing 10
cleaning 29
switching on/off 11
synchronizing with receiver 28
Frequency
preset Frequencies
~ ranges
selecting ~ presets 21
setting a Transmission
frequency 23
4
4
Buttons (function of the ~) 16
C
Frequency bank
overview
selecting (Frequency
Preset) 21
Cable emulation (emulating guitar
4
cables) 26
Channel
assigning a frequency 24
~ system
4
overview
selecting (Frequency
Preset) 21
4
Frequency Preset (selecting a
frequency bank/
channel) 21I
selecting (Tune) 23
Infra-red transmission 28
Inserting (batteries/accupack)
8
38
Instrument cable, connecting
L
9
Pilot tone
activating/deactivating 26
transmission 26
LCD Contrast (adjusting the
contrast of the display
panel) 26
R
Reset (resetting the settings in the
operating menu) 27
Lock mode
activating/deactivating
(Auto Lock) 23
deactivating temporarily 12
RF Mute On/Off (activating/
deactivating the RF
signal) 11
Locked (lock mode activated) 12 RF Power (adjusting the
M
transmission power) 25
RF signal
activating (online
Menu (main menu)
overview 17
settings 20
operation) 11
deactivating (during
operation) 15
deactivating (offline
operation) 11, 13
Microphones
connecting the microphone
cable
overview
pick-up patterns
suitable ~
9
4
S
4
4
Sensitivity (adjusting the input
sensitivity) 20
Modulation (input sensitivity/
adjusting the
Setting up
sensitivity) 21
transmission link 28
Mute (muting the audio
signal) 13
Software Revision (displaying the
software revision) 27
MUTE switch, function 13
Switching on/off
bodypack transmitter 11
Muting (audio signal) 13
N
Synchronizing (bodypack
Name (entering a name) 22
O
transmitter/receiver) 28
T
Offline operation (RF signal
Transmission frequency
selecting (Frequency
Preset) 21, 23
deactivated) 11
Online operation (RF signal
activated) 11
setting (Tune) 23
Operating menu
overview 16
using 18
P
Transmission power,
optimizing 30
Troubleshooting 31
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Index
Tune (setting the transmission
frequencies and frequency
banks) 23
U
Unlock (deactivating the lock
mode) 12
Using
bodypack transmitter 11
operating menu 16
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Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany
Printed in Germany
Publ. 01/09
529677/A01
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