Sennheiser SKM 9000 User manual

Instruction manual
SKM 9000

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
Changing the microphone head ..................................................... 8
Using the SKM 9000 ........................................................................... 9
Switching the SKM 9000 on/off ................................................. 10
Activating/deactivating the automatic lock mode
(Autolock) ....................................................................................... 11
Basic functions of the Sennheiser operating menu ................ 12
Overview of the status displays ................................................. 13
Overview of the menu items ....................................................... 14
Cleaning and maintaining the SKM 9000 ......................................16
If a problem occurs ... ........................................................................ 18
Specifications ..................................................................................... 19
System characteristics .................................................................. 19
Operating conditions .................................................................... 20
SKM 9000 characteristics ............................................................. 21
Manufacturer Declarations .............................................................. 22

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.
• Do not use the product near water.
• 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 or spare parts 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 fire or electric
shock, do not expose the product to rain or mois-
ture.
• 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.

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.

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
•Switchable1kHz 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
1SKM9000 or SKM 9000 COM radio microphone
1 MZQ 9000 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”.