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SKM 5200
Instructions for use
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SKM 5200_512717_0506_Sp6.book Seite 4 Donnerstag, 7. Dezember 2006 3:28 15 Contents Safety instructions ............................................................................... 5 Delivery includes ................................................................................... 6 The SKM 5200 radio microphone ....................................................... 6 The operating controls ......................................................................... 8 Indications and disp
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SKM 5200_512717_0506_Sp6.book Seite 5 Donnerstag, 7. Dezember 2006 3:28 15 Safety instructions Please read these instructions carefully and completely before using the radio microphone. Make these instructions easily accessible to all users at all times. Always include these instructions when passing the radio microphone on to third parties. Never open electronic units! If units are opened by customers in breach of this instruction, the warranty becomes null and void. Water entering the h
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SKM 5200_512717_0506_Sp6.book Seite 6 Donnerstag, 7. Dezember 2006 3:28 15 Intended use of the radio microphone Intended use includes having read these instructions especially the chapter “Safety instructions”. using the radio microphone within the operating conditions as described in these instructions. Improper use of the radio microphone Improper use is when you use the radio microphone other than described in these instructions or when you use the radio microphone under operating condit
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SKM 5200_512717_0506_Sp6.book Seite 7 Donnerstag, 7. Dezember 2006 3:28 15 Can be operated either on rechargeable or standard alkaline batteries – with LC display (in percent) of charging status on suitable receivers. HiDyn plus™ noise reduction system ensures a wide dynamic range and low residual noise. Color-coded identification markers for quick and unambiguous identification. Frequency check mode for checking the transmission frequency without actually transmitting. The channel bank s
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SKM 5200_512717_0506_Sp6.book Seite 8 Donnerstag, 7. Dezember 2006 3:28 15 The operating controls RF AF CHdBMHz UP SET DOWN Operating controls LC display panel Screw-on microphone head Alphanumeric display (not included in the
Level display for audio delivery) signal “AF” Body of radio microphone “RF” – appears when an Power pack RF signal is transmitted (not included in the “CH” – appears when the delivery) channel number is displayed Battery compa
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SKM 5200_512717_0506_Sp6.book Seite 9 Donnerstag, 7. Dezember 2006 3:28 15 Indications and displays Operation and battery status indication The LED (ON/LOW BAT) provides information on the current operating state of the radio microphone: LED lit up: The radio microphone is switched on and the capacity of the power pack is sufficient. LED flashing: The power pack is going flat (LOW BAT)! Transmitter activity indication A short time after switch-on, “RF” appears on the display panel, indi
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SKM 5200_512717_0506_Sp6.book Seite 10 Donnerstag, 7. Dezember 2006 3:28 15 Preparing the radio microphone for use Inserting, removing and changing the power pack For powering the radio microphone, you can either use the Sennheiser B 5000 battery box (1.5 V AA size batteries) or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 5000 battery pack. For regular use, we recommend using the environmentally friendly rechargeable BA 5000 battery pack. Note: For battery pack operation of the radio microphone, only use
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SKM 5200_512717_0506_Sp6.book Seite 11 Donnerstag, 7. Dezember 2006 3:28 15 Inserting batteries into the B 5000 battery box To ensure the longest operating time possible, only use alkaline manganese batteries for the B 5000 battery box. To open the battery box, push down the display section of the battery box . Insert the batteries. Observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries. Close the battery box. LC display shown on the example of the B 5000-1 battery box 3-step LC displa
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SKM 5200_512717_0506_Sp6.book Seite 12 Donnerstag, 7. Dezember 2006 3:28 15 Note: The battery pack is carefully charged using the −ΔU-method. For further details, please refer to the user manual of the L 50 charger. LC display shown on the example of the BA 5000-1 battery pack 6-step LC display for (remaining) battery pack capacity. Microprocessor-controlled electronics takes self-discharge of rechargeable cells into account The maximum capacity of is reduced Low-Batt due to natural ageing
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SKM 5200_512717_0506_Sp6.book Seite 13 Donnerstag, 7. Dezember 2006 3:28 15 Model Type Pick-up SPL pattern ME 5005e condenser, high feedback super-cardioid 158 dB rejection MD 5005 dynamic, high feedback super-cardioid 163 dB rejection ME 5009 condenser wide cardioid 140 dB KK 105 S condenser (Neumann) super-cardioid 155 dB (nickel- colored) KK 105 BK condenser (Neumann) super-cardioid 155 dB (black) KK 104 S condenser (Neumann) cardioid 153 dB (nickel- colored) KK 104 BK condenser (Neumann)
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SKM 5200_512717_0506_Sp6.book Seite 14 Donnerstag, 7. Dezember 2006 3:28 15 Doing a frequency check The radio microphone has a frequency check mode that prevents that the radio microphone transmits on an unwanted frequency after switch-on. When switching on the device, keep the red button depressed. The current frequency is displayed on the display panel without the ra- dio microphone transmitting. If the displayed frequency is the wanted frequency, you can release the red button
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SKM 5200_512717_0506_Sp6.book Seite 15 Donnerstag, 7. Dezember 2006 3:28 15 The operating menu The buttons Button Mode Function Red Switched off Briefly pressing the button: button Switching the radio microphone (ON/OFF, on ESC) Keeping the button pressed: Doing a frequency check Display mode Briefly pressing the button (with activated autolock function): Immediately activating the lock mode Briefly pressing the button (with activated lock mode): Calling up the lock mode for deacti
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SKM 5200_512717_0506_Sp6.book Seite 16 Donnerstag, 7. Dezember 2006 3:28 15 The automatic lock mode (autolock function) The radio microphone has a lock mode that prevents that the radio microphone is accidentally programmed while operating. When the autolock function is activated via the “LOCK” menu (see “Activating/deactivating the automatic lock mode – LOCK” on page 27) the lock mode is automatically activated 10 seconds after pressing the last button and remains activated. . Prior to this,
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SKM 5200_512717_0506_Sp6.book Seite 17 Donnerstag, 7. Dezember 2006 3:28 15 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. Setting mode In setting mode, you can change the setting o
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SKM 5200_512717_0506_Sp6.book Seite 18 Donnerstag, 7. Dezember 2006 3:28 15 After switch-on After switch-on, the standard display is shown on the display panel. Depending on the setting, the transmission frequency, the channel number or the name of the radio microphone is displayed. 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 operating menu” on page 21). Afte
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SKM 5200_512717_0506_Sp6.book Seite 19 Donnerstag, 7. Dezember 2006 3:28 15 The following menus are available: Menu Function of the menu Selecting a channel CHAN Setting transmission frequencies for the channel TUNE bank “VAR” (variable bank) NAME Entering a name ATTEN Adjusting the microphone sensitivity LOWCUT Adjusting the low-cut frequency VIEW Selecting the standard display RESET Loading the factory-preset default settings LOCK Activating/deactivating the autolock function EXIT Exiting
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SKM 5200_512717_0506_Sp6.book Seite 20 Donnerstag, 7. Dezember 2006 3:28 15 Storing a setting Press the multi-function switch UP (switch position SET) to permanently store a setting. “STORED” SET appears on the display panel, indicating that the setting has been DOWN stored. The display then returns to the top menu level. With most menus, new settings become effective immediately without having to be stored. An exception are the “TUNE” and “CHAN” menus. With these menus, new settings
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SKM 5200_512717_0506_Sp6.book Seite 21 Donnerstag, 7. Dezember 2006 3:28 15 Overview of the operating menu Deactivate the lock mode before adjusting the settings (see “Deactivating the autolock function temporarily” on page 16). Pressing the red button will cancel your entry (ESC function) and return you to the display mode. Display mode Selection mode Setting mode 530.000 MHz CH MHz 1 Sec. Transmission frequ. SET/ ON 1 Sec. SET RF SET CHAN FIX. 01 VAR. 20 CH CH CH Current Changing
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SKM 5200_512717_0506_Sp6.book Seite 22 Donnerstag, 7. Dezember 2006 3:28 15 Display mode Selection mode Setting mode RF RF VOCAL NAME RF SET AF IIIIIIII SET RF RF RF ATTEN 12 13 Current modulation dB dB Current Adjusting the / : Adjusts the attenuation attenuation attenuation in 1-dB- steps, -40...0 dB SET: Stores the setting dB SET Current SET attenuation STORED SET SET RF RF RF LOWCUT 190 120 Hz Hz Hz Adjusting the Current Current
