Sennheiser SKP 3000 - User manual

SKP 3000
Instructions for use
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Thank you for choosing Sennheiser!
We have designed this product to give you reliable operation
over many years. Over half a century of accumulated expertise
in the design and manufacture of high-quality electro-acoustic
equipment have made Sennheiser a world-leading company in
this field.
Please take a few moments to read these instructions carefully,
as we want you to enjoy your new Sennheiser product quickly
and to the fullest.
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Contents
Safety instructions ........................................................... 36
Delivery includes ............................................................... 36
The SKP 3000 plug-on transmitter ............................... 37
HiDyn
plus noise reduction ............................................. 38
Operating controls ............................................................ 40
Indications and displays .................................................. 41
Putting the SKP 3000 into operation ........................... 43
The operating menu ......................................................... 46
Working with the operating menu ............................... 48
Operating menu of the plug-on transmitter ............... 50
Adjustment tips for the operating menu .................... 52
Troubleshooting ................................................................ 56
Care and maintenance ..................................................... 58
Specifications .................................................................... 59
Accessories ......................................................................... 61
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Safety instructions
Never open an electronic unit! If units are opened by customers
in breach of this instruction, the warranty becomes null and
void.
Use the SKP 3000 plug-on transmitter in dry rooms only.
Delivery includes
y1 SKP 3000 plug-on transmitter
y2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V
yInstructions for use
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The SKP 3000 plug-on transmitter
The SKP 3000 transmitter permits wireless transmission with
studio-quality sound. The use of further optimised PLL and
microprocessor technology and the HiDyn
plus noise reduction
system ensure interference-free transmission.
The transmitter can be supplied in nine frequency ranges within
the UHF band and with a frequency grid of 5 kHz. Please note:
Frequency usage is different for each country. Your Sennheiser
agent will have all the necessary details on the available legal
frequencies for your area.
The plug-on transmitter has two channel banks with up to 20
switchable channels each.
The channels of the channel bank “FIX” (Fixed Bank) are factory-
preset to customer specific transmission frequencies. These
transmission frequencies cannot be changed but have been
preset so that e.g. country-specific regulations on frequency
usage are taken into account.
The channel bank “VAR” (Variable Bank) allows you to store
your selection of transmission frequencies that are freely
selectable within the preset frequency range. Please note,
Range Frequency range Range Frequency range
A 518 to 554 MHz F 556 to 592 MHz
B 626 to 662 MHz G 576 to 612 MHz
C 740 to 776 MHz H 670 to 706 MHz
D 786 to 822 MHz I 696 to 732 MHz
E 830 to 866 MHz
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however, that the channel bank “VAR” is factory-preset to the
same frequencies as the channel bank “FIX”.
The transmitter can be combined with the rack-mount and
bodypack receivers of the 3000 and 5000 series (e.g. EM 3252,
EM 3032, EM 3031, EK 3041, EM 1046).
The balanced XLR input allows the connection of
ydynamic microphones,
ycondenser microphones with internal power supply and
ycondenser microphones that require 48 V phantom powering.
HiDyn plus noise reduction
This transmitter is equipped with HiDyn plus the Sennheiser
noise reduction system that reduces RF interference. It increases
the signal-to-noise radio in wireless audio transmission to more
than 114 dB.
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HiDyn plus is a wideband compander system which compresses
the audio signal in the transmitter in a ratio of 2:1 (related to
dB). In the receiver the signal is expanded in an identical and
opposite way in a 1:2 ratio to restore the original signal.
HiDyn plus has been specially developed for high quality
radiomicrophone systems.
Note:
Only transmitters and receivers that are equipped with
HiDyn plus can work correctly with each other. If non
HiDyn plus equipment was mixed with HiDyn plus , the
dynamic range would be drastically reduced and the
transmission would sound blunt and flat. HiDyn
plus is
permanently active and cannot be switched off.
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Operating controls
Microphone input, XLR-3F socket (balanced)
Mechanical locking ring of XLR-3 socket
LC display
SET button
button (DOWN)
button (UP)
Red LED for operation and battery status indication
(ON/LOW BAT)
ON/OFF button
(serves as the ESC (cancel) key in the operating menu)
Battery compartment cover
MUTE switch
  






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Indications and displays
LC display panel
Alphanumeric display
“B.CH” – appears when the channel bank and
the channel number are displayed
“MHz” – appears when the frequency is displayed
Battery status display
Lock mode icon
(lock mode is activated)
“MUTE” display
(audio input is muted)
7-step level display for audio signal “AF”
with “Peak-Hold” function



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Operation and battery status indication
The red LED (LOW BAT/ON) provides information on the
current operating state of the plug-on transmitter:
Red LED lit up: The plug-on transmitter is switched on.
The capacity of the batteries/BA 2015
accupack is sufficient.
Red LED flashing: The batteries are/the BA 2015 accupack
is going flat (LOW BAT)!
In addition, the 4-step battery status display on the display
panel provides information on the remaining battery/BA 2015
accupack capacity:
3 segments: capacity approx. 100 %
2 segments: capacity approx. 70 %
1 segment: capacity approx. 30 %
Battery icon flashing: LOW BAT
Display backlighting
After pressing a button, the display remains backlit for approx.
15 seconds.


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Putting the SKP 3000 into operation
Inserting and replacing the batteries
For powering the plug-on transmitter, you can either use two
1.5 V AA size batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015
accupack.
Note:
For accupack operation of the transmitter, only use the
BA 2015 accupack in order to ensure optimum operational
reliability. Batteries and rechargeable battery cells have
different discharging curves. The transmitter is able to
identify the BA 2015 accupack and to use its capacity to the
Slide the battery compartment
cover in the direction of the
embossed arrow until it clicks audibly
and open the cover.
Insert the two batteries or the BA 2015
accupack as shown below. Please
observe correct polarity when inserting
the batteries/accupack.
Close the battery compartment. The
battery compartment cover locks
into place with an audible click.


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full. The transmitter adapts the battery status display
according to the type of power supply used (batteries or
accupack) and ensures correct transmission of battery status
information to the receivers. Individual rechargeable battery
cells will not be identified as accupacks.
Plugging the plug-on transmitter onto a microphone
Note:
The transmitter uses the microphone body as an antenna –
therefore only microphones with a metal casing should be
used for best signal transmission.
Unscrew the locking ring  by turning
it fully counter-clockwise (XLR-3 socket
is unlocked).
Plug the transmitter’s XLR-3F socket 
onto the microphone’s XLR-3M socket.
Tighten the locking ring by turning it
clockwise (in the direction of the
arrow).

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Switching the plug-on transmitter on/off
Note:
Within the operating menu, the ON/OFF button serves as the
ESC (cancel) key (see “Exiting the operating menu” on
page 49).
Remove the batteries or the accupack when the transmitter
will not be used for extended periods of time.
Muting the plug-on transmitter
Activating/deactivating the lock mode
The lock mode prevents that the transmitter is accidentally
programmed or switched off during operation (see
“Activating/deactivating the lock mode – LOCK” on page 55).
Press the ON/OFF button to switch
the transmitter on. The red LED 
lights up.
To switch the transmitter off, press the
ON/OFF button until “OFF” appears
on the display. The red LED goes off.
The transmitter has a MUTE switch that
noiselessly mutes the audio signal without
switching the transmitter off. The “MUTE”
display appears on the display panel.



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The operating menu
The buttons
Buttons Mode To...
ON/OFF Standard display switch the transmitter on and
off
Operating menu cancel the entry and return to
the standard display
Setting mode cancel the entry and return to
the standard display
SET Standard display get into the operating menu
Operating menu get into the setting mode of the
selected menu
Setting mode store the settings and return to
the top menu level
/Standard display without function
Operating menu change to the previous menu
() or change to the next menu
()
Setting mode adjust the setting of the selected
menu:
option (/)
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Overview of menus
Display Function of the menu
BANK Switching between channel banks
CHAN Switching between the channels in a channel
bank
TUNE Setting a transmission frequency for the
channel bank “U” (user bank)
SENSIT Adjusting the sensitivity (AF)
PHANTO Switching the phantom powering on/off
DISPLY Selecting the standard display
NAME Entering a name
LOCK Activating/deactivating the lock mode
EXIT Exiting the operating menu and returning to the
standard display
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Working with the operating menu
By way of example of the “TUNE” menu, this section
describes how to use the operating menu.
After switching the transmitter on, the standard display is
shown on the display panel.
Getting into the operating menu
Press the SET button to get from the standard display into
the operating menu. The last selected menu flashes on the
display.
Selecting a menu
Press the /buttons to select a menu.
Press the SET button to get into the setting mode of the
selected menu. The current setting that can be adjusted
flashes on the display.
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Adjusting a setting
Press the /buttons to adjust the setting. By briefly
pressing the / buttons, the display jumps either
forwards or backwards to the next setting. In the “CHAN”,
“TUNE” and “NAME” menu, the /buttons feature a “fast
search” function. If you hold down a button, the display
cycles continuously, allowing you to get fast and easily to
your desired setting.
Storing a setting
Press the SET button to store the setting. “STORED” appears
on the display, indicating that the setting has been 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 “BANK”, “CHAN” and “TUNE” menus. With these menus,
new settings only become effective after they have been
stored (“STORED” appears on the display, indicating that
the setting has been stored).
Exiting the operating menu
Select the “EXIT” menu to exit the operating menu and to
return to the standard display.
When in the operating menu, briefly pressing the ON/OFF
button will cancel your entry (ESC function) and return you
to the standard display with the last stored settings.
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Operating menu of the plug-on transmitter
BANK
Changing the channel
bank
FIX 01 VAR
VAR
01
SET
Current channel bank


/  :FIX (Fixed Bank)
VAR (Variable Bank)
SET : Stores the setting
STORED
STORED
CHAN VAR 03
B.CH
SET
Current channel
(display depends on
"DISPLY" setting)
Changing the channel


/  : Channel 01...20
SET
: Stores the setting
TUNE
Setting the frequency
for channel bank
"VAR"
Current frequency on
the selected channel


/  : Transmission
frequency in steps of
5-kHz
SET : Stores the setting
530.050
530.050
530.875
530.875
SET
STORED
VAR 02
B.CH
MHz MHz
EXIT
PHANTO
SET
SENSIT
Setting the sensitivity
-10 dB -30 dB
SET
Current sensitivity
setting


/  :0...-50 dB
SET
: Stores the setting
STORED
B.CH B.CH
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DISPLY
Switching between the
standard displays
SET
Current standard display


/  :FREQ, NAME,
CHAN
SET
: Stores the setting
FREQ
FREQ
NAME
NAME
STORED
PHANTO
Switching the phantom
powering on/off
PTM. ON PTM.OFF
SET
Phantom powering
activated or deactivated


/  :ON, OFF
SET
: Stores the setting
STORED
SENSIT
NAME SET
Current transmitter name
Assigning the
transmitter a name


/  : Transmitter name
(6 characters)
Letters w/o pronounciation
marks, numbers from 0...9,
special characters, spaces
SET: 5 x next character,
then store
MARTIN SVEN
STORED


/  : ON, OFF
Lock mode = ON:
SET: Stores the setting
("STORED"), returns to
standard display
Lock mode = OFF:
SET: Stores the setting
LOCK
Activating the lock mode
SET
SET
Lock mode activated or
deactivated
LOC.OFF LOC.ON
ON
EXIT
Exiting the operating
menu
STORED
BANK
Switching between the
standard displays
Current standard display
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Adjustment tips for the operating menu
Switching between channel banks – BANK
Via the “BANK” menu, you can switch between the two channel
banks. The channels of the channel bank “FIX” (Fixed Bank) are
factory-preset to customer specific transmission frequencies.
These frequencies cannot be changed.
The channel bank “VAR” (Variable Bank) allows you to store
your selection of transmission frequencies that are freely
selectable within the preset frequency range. Please note that
the channel bank “VAR” is factory-preset to the same
frequencies as the channel bank “FIX”.
When switching from one channel bank to the other, the channel
with the lowest channel number is automatically displayed.
Switching between the channels in a channel bank – CHAN
Via the “CHAN” menu, you can switch between the up to 20
channels in a channel bank.
Selecting the frequencies to be stored in the channel bank
“VAR” – TUNE
Via the “TUNE” menu, you can select the frequencies to be
stored in the channel bank “VAR” (Variable Bank).
When you select the “TUNE” menu, the channel set briefly
appears on the display and then the last frequency stored is
displayed. When you have selected the channel bank “FIX” and
then select the “TUNE” menu, the transmitter automatically
switches to channel 01 of the channel bank “VAR” and “VAR”
briefly appears on the display.
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