Sennheiser SKM 9000 User manual

Contents
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Contents
Important safety instructions ................................................................2
The SKM 9000 radio microphone ...........................................................4
Delivery includes .......................................................................................4
Product overview ......................................................................................5
Preparing the SKM 9000 for use ............................................................7
Using the SKM 9000 .................................................................................9
Cleaning and maintaining the SKM 9000 .......................................... 16
If a problem occurs ... ............................................................................. 18
Specifications .......................................................................................... 19
Manufacturer Declarations ................................................................... 21
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Important safety instructions
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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.
• Only clean the product with a dry cloth.
• Do not place the product near any heat sources such as radia-
tors, 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.
• Do not expose the product to dripping or splashing.
Intended use
Intended use of the Digital 9000 system components includes:
• having read and understood this instruction manual, especially
the chapter “Important safety instructions”,
• using the product within the operating conditions and limita-
tions 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.
This instruction manual is also available at www.sennheiser.com.
Safety instructions for lithium-ion rechargeable batteries
If abused or misused, the rechargeable batteries may leak. In
extreme cases, they may even present a risk of
Sennheiser does not accept any liability for damage arising from
abuse or misuse.
•explosion,
• fire development,
• heat generation,
• smoke or gas development.
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Important safety instructions
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Keep away from
children.
Only charge
rechargeable
batteries with a
charger recom-
mended by
Sennheiser.
Observe correct polarity.
Do not expose to
moisture.
Pack/store
charged
rechargeable bat-
teries so that the
terminals cannot
contact each
other – danger
of shorting out/
fire hazard.
Only charge recharge-
able batteries at
ambient temperatures
between 10°C/50°F
and 40°C/104°F.
Do not mutilate or
dismantle.
Switch recharge-
able battery-
powered prod-
ucts off after use.
Immediately remove
rechargeable batteries
from an obviously
defective product.
When not using
rechargeable
batteries for
extended periods
of time, charge
them regularly
(about every
three months).
Do not continue to use
defective rechargeable
batteries.
Only use rechargeable
batteries specified by
Sennheiser.
Do not heat
above 70°C/
158°F, e.g. do not
expose to sun-
light or throw
into a fire
.
Remove the recharge-
able batteries if the
product will not be
used for extended
periods of time.
Store the product in
a cool and dry place
at room temperature
(approx. 20 °C/68 °F).
Dispose of
rechargeable bat-
teries at special
collection points
or return them to
your specialist
dealer.
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The SKM 9000 radio microphone
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The SKM 9000 radio microphone
The SKM 9000 radio microphone offers great ease of use and can
easily be adapted to any transmission situation:
•Ruggedhousing
• Input gain adjustable in 3 dB steps
• Switchable 1 kHz test tone, useful for level matching the
system and for the walk test
• Detection and support of the type of microphone head being
used, incl. Neumann microphone heads
• High accuracy of charge status display (BA 60) or remaining
operating time display (B 60)
• Switchable low cut filter for filtering out low frequency
components
• Frequencies tuneable in 25 kHz steps
• Power supply optionally via BA 60 lithium-ion accupack or B 60
battery pack (2 AA size alkaline batteries or 2 AA size lithium
batteries)
• Different microphone heads for different areas of application
(see page 6)
• Optionally available with command function
Delivery includes
1 SKM 9000 radio microphone or
1 SKM 9000 COM radio microphone
1 microphone clamp
1 supplement “Framework requirements and restrictions on fre-
quency usage”
1 instruction manual
You additionally require microphone heads as well as
a BA 60 accupack and/or a B 60 battery pack.
A list of accessories can be found on the Digital 9000
product page at www.sennheiser.com.
For information on suppliers, contact your local Sennheiser
partner: www.sennheiser.com > “Service & Support”.
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Product overview
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Product overview
1Microphone head
2Contact rings
of microphone head
3Contacts of radio microphone
4COMMAND button
(COM version only)
5Display panel
6Infra-red interface
7Accupack or
battery pack for 2 AA size
cells
8Body of radio microphone
9DOWN button
0UP button
ASET button
BON/OFF button
with ESC function (cancel):
- lights up constantly:
radio microphone is
operational
- flashes regularly:
remaining operating time
is less than 30 minutes
CAntenna
DCatches
for accupack/battery pack
1 2
5
6
8
7
AC
0
9
B
D
D
4
3
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Product overview
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Overview of the standard display after switch-on
After switch-on, the radio microphone displays the following stan-
dard display.
Recommended microphone heads
1Display for charge status of
the accupack/battery pack
2Operating time display (only
when used with the BA 60)
3Frequency/channel/name
display, switchable
4“Encryption” display
5Lock mode icon
6Transmission mode display:
“HD” (High Definition Audio)
or “LR” (Long Range Audio)
Microphone
head 1
Pick-up
pattern
Transducer
principle
ME 9002 omni-directional condenser
ME 9004 cardioid condenser
ME 9005 super-cardioid condenser
MD 9235 super-cardioid dynamic
MMD 935-1 cardioid dynamic
MMD 945-1 super-cardioid dynamic
MMK 965-1 cardioid/super-
cardioid, switchable
permanently
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.
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Preparing the SKM 9000 for use
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Preparing the SKM 9000 for use
Selecting the accupack/battery pack
You can power the SKM 9000 radio microphone using:
•theBA 60 accupack
•theB60battery pack for two 1.5 V AA size batteries
Inserting batteries into the B 60 battery pack
왘Insert the batteries into the battery pack (see diagram). Observe
correct polarity when inserting the batteries.
Charge the BA 60 accupack before using it for the first time
(see the instruction manual for the Digital 9000 system).
CAUTION!
Damage to the radio microphone and/or the accupack/battery
pack
If you touch the following contacts, they can
become dirty or damaged:
• Charging and data contacts of the BA 60 accu-
pack
• Data contacts of the B 60 battery pack
왘Do not touch the contacts of the BA 60 accupack nor the con-
tacts of the B 60 battery pack.
Only insert high-quality AA size batteries (e.g. lithium or
alkaline batteries) into the B 60 battery pack. If you insert
rechargeable batteries, the charge status display 1will
show a wrong value.
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Preparing the SKM 9000 for use
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Removing and attaching the accupack/battery pack
To remove the accupack/battery pack:
왘Push the two catches Dand pull the accupack/battery pack out
of the radio microphone’s body (see diagram 1).
To attach the accupack/battery pack:
왘Push the accupack/battery pack into the radio microphone’s body
until it locks into place with an audible click (see diagram 2).
Changing the microphone head
왘Unscrew the microphone head 1.
When removing the accupack/battery pack, the settings of
the radio microphone are retained.
CAUTION!
Damage to the microphone head!
If you touch contacts, they can become dirty or damaged.
왘Do not touch the contacts 3of the radio microphone nor the
contact rings 2of the microphone head.
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Using the SKM 9000
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왘Screw the desired microphone head to the radio microphone.
The radio microphone is operational again.
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.
When unscrewing the microphone head 1during opera-
tion, the muting function is automatically activated.
Before using your radio microphone, ask the relevant wire-
less regulatory authority for the exact frequency alloca-
tions and apply for an individual license if necessary.
The supplied supplement “Framework requirements and
restrictions on frequency usage” provides an overview of
the different European framework requirements and
restrictions on frequency usage. If there is no entry in the
supplement, ask the relevant wireless regulatory authority
for the current rules governing frequency usage.
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.
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Using the SKM 9000
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Switching the SKM 9000 on/off
To switch the SKM 9000 on:
왘Keep the ON/OFF button
Bpressed until the
Sennheiser logo appears on
the display panel 5.
The ON/OFF button Bis
backlit in blue and the
“Name” standard display
(see page 15) appears on
the display panel 5. The
radio microphone transmits
an RF signal and the trans-
mission mode display “HD”/
“LR”lights up constantly:
To switch the SKM 9000 off:
왘Keep the ON/OFF button Bpressed until the display panel
goes off.
왘Remove the accupack/battery pack when the radio microphone
will not be used for extended periods of time (see page 8).
Switching on the SKM 9000 on and checking the set
frequency before the RF signal is activated
왘Switch on the SKM 9000 by keeping the ON/OFF button B
pressed until the “Name” standard display appears.
The RF signal is not activated and the transmission mode display
“HD”/“LR”6flashes.
If you call up the “Tune” or “Preset” menu item within the next
10 seconds, the RF signal remains deactivated until you exit the
menu item. If you do not call up one of the mentioned menu items,
the RF signal is automatically activated after 10 seconds.
The radio microphone can only be switched off when the
lock mode is deactivated (see page 11).
B
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To check the set frequency/the selected frequency preset:
왘Call up the operating menu and press the UP button 0/
DOWN button 9until the “Tune” or “Preset” menu item
appears.
The set frequency/the selected frequency preset is displayed.
If the displayed value is the desired one:
왘Wait for 10 seconds to pass.
The RF signal is automatically activated and the transmission
mode display “HD”/“LR”lights up constantly.
If the displayed value is not the desired one:
왘Call up the “Tune” or “Preset” menu item.
The RF signal remains deactivated until you exit the menu item.
왘Set the frequency (menu item “Tune”) or select a frequency
preset (menu item “Preset”) and store your setting.
The RF signal is activated and the radio microphone transmits an
RF signal on the set frequency.
Activating/deactivating the automatic lock mode
(Autolock)
The radio microphone has an automatic lock mode that can be acti-
vated or deactivated via the “LOCK” menu item
(see page 15).
To permanently activate the automatic lock mode:
왘Call up the “LOCK” menu item and select “On”.
왘Store your setting by pressing the SET button A.
The automatic lock mode is activated and the lock mode icon 5
appears on the standard display.
When the automatic lock mode is activated, you can still call up the
operating menu, use the UP button 0/DOWN button 9to
select menu items and call up the “LOCK” menu item in order to
deactivate the automatic lock mode. If, however, you try to call up
any other menu item, the following display appears on the display
panel:
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While this display is shown (about 4 seconds), you can temporarily
deactivate the lock mode:
왘Press the UP button 0or the DOWN button 9.
The following display appears on the display panel:
왘Press the SET button A.
The lock mode is temporarily deactivated.
- If you do not press a button within the next 10 seconds, the
lock mode is activated again.
- If you continue navigating the operating menu or if you call
up a menu item, the lock mode is activated 10 seconds after
the last button press.
- If you exit a called up menu item, the lock mode is activated
immediately after exiting the menu item.
To permanently deactivate the automatic lock mode:
왘Call up the “LOCK” menu item and select “Off”.
왘Store your setting by pressing the SET button A.
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.
Calling up and selecting menu items, changing and storing
settings, cancelling an entry
Button Operation
UP /
DOWN /
SET
왘Press the SET button to call up the
operating menu or a menu item, to
switch between the selection areas of a
menu item and to store your settings.
왘Press the UP button /DOWN
button to select menu items and to
change the settings of a menu item.
ON/OFF 왘Press the ON/OFF button to exit
a menu item without storing your set-
tings or to change from the operating
menu to the standard display.
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Overview of the status displays
When keeping the UP button /DOWN button pressed
within a menu item, you continuously adjust the next/
previous setting of the menu item. Keep the buttons pressed
for a longer time to accelerate the speed.
Status display Meaning
SKM 9000 switches on
SKM 9000 switches off
BA/B 60 accupack/battery pack:
charge status d100% | d70% | d30%
BA 60 accupack: remaining operating time in
h:mm
Accupack/battery pack is completely dis-
charged, transmitter is not operational
Setting is being stored
Firmware is being updated
Firmware update has failed
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Using the SKM 9000
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Overview of the menu items
“Tune”– Setting a frequency
Via the “Tune” menu item, you can set a frequency. The frequencies
are tuneable in 25 kHz steps. If you store your setting, the set fre-
quency is automatically assigned to the user-defined frequency
preset “U”. The radio microphone then changes from the currently
set frequency preset to the frequency preset “U” and transmits on
the set frequency.
“Preset” – Selecting a frequency preset
Via the “Preset” menu item, you can select a frequency preset from
the active booster frequency range or the frequency preset “U” (see
also the “Tune” menu item).
Icon Name Function Page
Tune Sets a frequency 14
Preset Selects a frequency preset 14
Name Enters a name 15
Gain Adjusts the input gain 15
Low cut Sets the low-cut filter 15
Display Selects a standard display 15
Lock Activates/deactivates the
lock mode 15
Test tone
Activates the test tone for
level matching the system
and for the walk test
16
Reset Resets the factory default
settings 16
Information
Displays the firmware
version and frequency
range
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“Name” – Entering a name
Via the “Name” menu item, you can enter a freely selectable name
for the radio microphone. The name can consist of up to 6 charac-
ters from the following character set:
“Gain” – Adjusting the input gain
Via the “Gain” menu item, you can adjust the input gain in 3 dB
steps.
“Low cut” – Setting the low-cut filter
Via the “Low cut” menu item, you can set the low-cut filter.
Settings: “80 Hz”, “100 Hz”, “120 Hz”.
“Display” – Selecting a standard display
The “Display” menu item allows you to select one out of 3 standard
displays. The “Name” standard display is factory preset.
“Lock” – Activating/deactivating the lock mode
Via the “Lock” menu item, you can activate or deactivate the lock
mode. For more information on how to activate or deactivate the
lock mode, refer to page 11.
To activate a different booster frequency range:
왘Proceed 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.
The radio microphone automatically detects the type of
microphone head being used and changes the adjustment
range of the “Gain” menu item accordingly.
Frequency Preset Name
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`space` `#` `A` `B` `C` `D` `E` `F` `G` `H` `I` `J` `K` `L` `M` `N` `O` `P`
`Q` `R` `S` `T` `U` `V` `W` `X` `Y` `Z`
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“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.
“Reset” – Resetting the factory default settings
Via the “Reset” menu item, you can reset the radio microphone to
its factory default settings.
“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 SKM 9000
왘Remove the rechargeable batteries or batteries before cleaning.
왘Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the devices.
Cleaning the sound inlet basket of the microphone head
왘Unscrew the upper sound inlet basket from the microphone
head by turning it counterclockwise (see diagram).
왘Remove the foam insert.
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.
왘Keep all liquids away from the devices.
왘Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents.
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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.
왘If necessary, clean the foam insert with a mild detergent or
replace the foam insert.
왘Dry the upper sound inlet basket and the foam insert.
왘Reinsert the foam insert.
왘Replace the sound inlet basket on the microphone head and
screw it tight.
You should also clean the contact rings of the microphone head
from time to time:
왘Wipe the contact rings of the microphone head with a dry cloth.
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If a problem occurs ...
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If a problem occurs ...
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”.
Problem Possible cause Possible solution
Transmitter
cannot be oper-
ated, “LOCK”
appears on the
display panel
Lock mode is
activated
Deactivate the lock mode
No operation
indication
Batteries are flat
or accupack is flat
Replace the batteries or
recharge the accupack.
No RF signal at
the receiver
Transmitter and
receiver are not
on the same
frequency
Transmitter to the same
frequency as the receiver.
Transmission
range is exceeded
Reduce the distance
between transmitter and
receiving antennas.
Transmitter’s RF
signal is
deactivated
(“RF Mute”)
Activate the RF signal.
Audio signal has
a high level of
background
noise or is
distorted
Transmitter input
gain is adjusted
too low/too high
Adjust the input gain
(see page 15).
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Specifications
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Specifications
System characteristics
Frequency ranges 470 to 798 MHz,
divided into 24 MHz booster frequency
ranges
Transmission method digital modulation
“HD” mode:
without audio data compression
“LR” mode:
SeDAC (Sennheiser Digital Audio Codec)
Audio frequency
response
80 Hz to 20 kHz (3 dB)
with SKM 9000
Dynamic range “HD” mode: 112 dB(A)
“LR” mode: 101 dB(A)
EM 9046 DRX TX variant Booster variant
A1–A8
470–798 MHz
(expandable to
934 MHz)
A1–A4
470–
558 MHz
A1 470–494 MHz
A2 494–518 MHz
A3 510–534 MHz
A4 534–558 MHz
A5–A8
550–
638 MHz
A5 550–574 MHz
A6 574–598 MHz
A7 590–614 MHz
A8 614–638 MHz
EM 9046 DRX TX variant Booster variant
B1–B8
470–798 MHz
(expandable to
934 MHz)
B1–B4
630–
718 MHz
B1 630–654 MHz
B2 654–678 MHz
B3 670–694 MHz
B4 694–718 MHz
B5–B8
710–
798 MHz
B5 710–734 MHz
B6 734–758 MHz
B7 750–774 MHz
B8 774–798 MHz
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Specifications
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Operating conditions
Storage and transport conditions
SKM 9000 characteristics
RF characteristics
Latency Analog Audio Out: 3.2 ms
Digital Audio Out: 3 ms (AES/EBU)
THD “HD”: < 0.01%, “LR”: < 0.03%
(at 1 kHz)
Ambient temperature –10°C to +50°C
Relative humidity max. 85% at 40°C
(non-condensing)
Protection against drip-
ping and light splashing
of liquids
the product must not be exposed to drip-
ping and splashing (IP2X)
Ambient temperature –25°C to +70°C
Relative humidity max. 90% at 40°C
Protection against drip-
ping and light splashing
of liquids
the product must not be exposed to drip-
ping and splashing (IP2X)
Shock resistance as per IEC 68 or EN 60068, T2-27
Frequency ranges 470 MHz to 798 MHz,
divided into 4 ranges:
SKM 9000 A1–A4: 470–558 MHz
SKM 9000 A5–A8: 550–638 MHz
SKM 9000 B1–B4: 630–718 MHz
SKM 9000 B5–B8: 710–798 MHz
(see also table “System characteristics”
on page 19)
Switching bandwidth 88 MHz
RF output power “HD” mode: 10 mW rms, 50 mW peak
“LR” mode: 25 mW rms, 50 mW peak
Frequency stability < 5 ppm
Tuneability in steps of 25 kHz
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