Sennheiser Digital 6000 Series User manual

Digital 6000
Instruction manual
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany, www.sennheiser.com
Digital 6000 - v1.5

1
The Digital 6000 Series 6
Features 7
Products in the Digital 6000 series 8
EM 6000 | EM 6000 DANTE 2-channel receiver 9
Package contents 9
Product overview 10
SKM 6000 handheld transmitter 11
Package contents 11
Product overview 12
SK 6000 bodypack transmitter 13
Package contents 13
Product overview 14
Modular L 6000 charger 15
Package contents 15
Product overview 16
Accessories 17
Charging modules for L 6000 charger 17
LM 6060 17
LM 6061 17
Rechargeable batteries and battery compartments 18
BA 60 rechargeable battery 19
B 60 battery compartment 19
BA 61 rechargeable battery 20
B 61 battery compartment 20
Microphones and cables 21
Microphone modules 21
Headset and Lavalier microphones 22
Line/instrument cables 22
AES3 cable for digital audio signals 22
Antennas and accessories 23
Omni-directional antennas 23
Directional antennas 23
Circularly polarized antennas 23
Antenna combiners/splitters 23
Antenna amplifiers 23
Antenna cables 23
Installing Digital 6000 series devices 24
Installing the EM 6000 25
Connectors on the rear of the device 26
Product overview for the rear side of the EM 6000 26
Product overview for the rear side of the EM 6000 DAN-
TE 27
Connecting/disconnecting the EM 6000 to/from the po-
wer supply system 28
Connecting the EM 6000 to a network 29
Outputting analog audio signals 30
Outputting digital audio signals 31
Outputting audio via a Dante™ network (EM 6000 DANTE
only) 32
Connecting the word clock 33
Connecting remote antennas 35

2
Cascading receivers 36
Connecting rod antennas 37
Installing the EM 6000 in a rack 38
Installing the SKM 6000 39
Inserting and removing the BA 60 rechargeable battery
40
Inserting and removing the B 60 battery compartment 42
Replacing the microphone module 44
Installing the SK 6000 46
Inserting and removing the BA 61 rechargeable battery
47
Inserting and removing the B 61 battery compartment 49
Mounting the antenna 51
Connecting a microphone to the SK 6000 52
Connecting an instrument or line source to the SK 6000
53
Installing the L 6000 | LM 6060 | LM 6061 54
Connecting/disconnecting the L 6000 to/from the po-
wer supply system 55
Connecting the L 6000 to a network 56
Installing the LM 6060 and LM 6061 charging modules in
the L 6000 57
Installing the L 6000 in a rack 59
Using Digital 6000 series devices 60
Using the EM 6000 61
Operating elements on the front of the device 62
Product overview for the front of the EM 6000 62
Switching the EM 6000 on and off 64
Displays on the EM 6000 display panel 65
Buttons for navigating through the menu 66
Home screen 67
Home screen 1 68
Home screen 2 70
Home screen 3 71
Home screen 4 72
Setting options in the menu 73
Menu structure 74
Frequency menu item 75
Name menu item 77
Sync Settings menu item 78
Gain 80
Low Cut 81
Auto Lock 81
Display panel 82
Cable 82
Encryption menu item 83
Scan & Auto-Setup menu item 85
Performing a frequency scan and automatic frequency
setup 85
Step 1a: New Scan 87
Step 1b: Use Old Scan 88

3
Step 2: Editing displayed frequencies 89
Step 3: Starting the automatic frequency setup 91
Walktest menu item 92
AF Output menu item 94
Test Tone menu item 95
Bank Edit menu item 97
System menu item 99
Wordclock 100
Network 101
Device ID 103
Dante Settings (only EM 6000 DANTE) 104
Booster Feed 107
Brightness 108
Auto Setup 109
Info 110
Hardware 110
Help 111
TX Update 111
Reset 112
Using the headphone output 113
Updating the firmware of the receiver 114
Updating the firmware of the Dante™ interface 114
Status messages 115
Using the SKM 6000 117
Operating elements of the SKM 6000 handheld transmit-
ter 118
Switching the SKM 6000 on and off 119
Displays on the SKM 6000 handheld transmitter display
panel 120
Operating the SKM 6000 menu 121
Navigating through the menu 121
Making changes in a menu item 121
Menu item overview 121
Updating the firmware of the SKM 6000 124
Using the SK 6000 125
Operating elements of the SK 6000 bodypack transmit-
ter 126
Switching the SK 6000 on and off 127
Displays on the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter display
panel 128
Operating the SK 6000 menu 129
Navigating through the menu 129
Making changes in a menu item 129
Menu item overview 129
Updating the firmware of the SK 6000 132
Using the L 6000 133
Switching the L 6000 on and off 134
Charging rechargeable batteries 135
Meaning of the LEDs on the L 6000 charger and LM 6060
and LM 6061 charging modules 136
L 6000 status LEDs 136

4
LM 6060 and LM 6061 status LEDs 137
LM 6060 and LM 6061 status LEDs in storage mode
137
Preparing rechargeable batteries for storage (storage
mode) 138
Meaning of the status LEDs in storage mode 138
Resetting settings (factory reset) 139
Updating the firmware 140
Operating the L 6000 via a network 141
Establishing a radio link 142
Adjusting frequencies 142
Encrypting the radio link 142
Meaning of the Link Quality Indicator 142
Green range from 50% to 100%: 143
Yellow range from 20% to 49%: 143
Orange range from 1% to 19%: 143
Red range 0%: 143
Synchronizing devices 144
User knowledge 145
Recommendations for using antennas 146
Rod antennas (included in the delivery) 146
Remote antennas 146
Active vs passive antennas 146
General recommendation 146
Types of remote antenna 146
Losses due to cable properties and length 147
Equidistant frequency grid 148
Word clock scenarios for digital audio (AES3 and
Dante™) 149
Word clock with analog audio 149
Word clock with digital audio 149
Defining the master and slave 150
Overview 151
Product variants 152
EM 6000 | EM 6000 DANTE product variants 153
SKM 6000 product variants 153
SK 6000 product variants 155
L 6000 product variants 155
LM 6060 and LM 6061 product variants 156
Frequency table 157
Specifications 158
System 159
EM 6000 160
EM 6000 DANTE 161
SKM 6000 163
SK 6000 164
L 6000 165
LM 6060 | LM 6061 166
BA 60 | BA 61 167

5
Cleaning and maintenance 168
Cleaning the sound inlet basket of the microphone mo-
dule 168
Cleaning the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter contacts.
169
Cleaning the L 6000 charger 169

The Digital 6000 Series
6
The Digital 6000 Series
►
When perfection is required there can be no compromises. The Digital
6000 system combines experience, high standards and excellent instincts
for day-to-day work in the modern live event industry into one simple
promise: no compromises in RF robustness, sound or workflow.
The 2-channel system delivers quality, reliability and efficiency in a com-
pact 19-inch/1 RU format. The series incorporates the renowned Long
Range mode with the proprietary audio codec (SeDAC) of the wireless
masterpiece, Digital 9000.
True bit diversity evaluates the quality of each individual bit and combines
the bits from the two parallel reception streams. In combination with a
switching bandwidth of 244 MHz and equidistant frequency grid, it pro-
vides the greatest possible transmission reliability even in demanding RF
environments. Digital 6000 is compatible with many other Sennheiser an-
tennas and capsules and has an easy-to-follow user interface on clear
OLED displays, digital and analog outputs and AES 256 encryption. The
Dante Version with an Audinate Brooklyn II Card offers an additional RJ-45
connector.
The series is ideal for touring and rental companies, theater and musical
productions, broadcasting, large places of worship and corporate applica-
tions.
The 6000 series includes a 2-channel receiver, a bodypack transmitter, a
handheld transmitter and a modular 19-inch rack-mounted charger.
Digital 6000 combines the benefits of modern audio technology with an in-
telligent operating concept. The frequency range can be scanned directly
with the receiver, which then distributes free frequencies within the net-
work. The equipment can also be monitored and configured via Wireless
System Manager (WSM) software. The high-quality OLED display provides
an overview with a multitude of operating data. Intelligent home screens
lead you directly to important contextual information with no need for time-
consuming navigation. In addition to the popular RF graphs, the link quality
display (LQI) allows a real-time evaluation of the wireless link quality. That
allows you to identify and eliminate risks immediately.
Digital 6000 integrates seamlessly into existing digital and analog infra-
structures. The EM 6000 receiver has a digital AES3 output with word
clock inputs and outputs, high-quality transformer-balanced analog XLR-3
outputs, 6.3 mm (1/4") jack outputs and a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output.

The Digital 6000 Series
7
The Dante version with an Audinate Brooklyn II card offers an additional
Amphenol RJ-45 jack plug for integrating the receiver into a Dante net-
work.
The Digital 6000 series includes a 2-channel receiver available in 2 ver-
sions, a bodypack transmitter, a handheld transmitter and a modular 19-
inch rack-mounted charger.
Features
• A 2-channel receiver in a compact 19-inch/1 RU format combines per-
formance, efficiency and clarity
• The wireless transmission uses the legendary Long Range mode with
SeDAC codec from the masterpiece, Digital 9000 – for maximum trans-
mission quality
• True bit diversity, error correction and masking protect the transmis-
sion channels even in demanding RF environments
• Future-proof and usable worldwide thanks to the large 244 MHz switch-
ing bandwidth
• The equidistant frequency grid guarantees the highest possible number
of channels and simplest configuration, even in the most congested fre-
quency bandwidths.
• Sophisticated transmitter electronics prevent disruptive intermodula-
tion even with multiple transmitters in confined spaces
• Low system latency of just 3 ms
• Multiple outputs for analog and digital systems (XLR, jack socket, AES,
Dante (EM 6000 Dante only))
• AES 256 encryption for maximum data security
• Simple setup of multi-channel solutions: With the integrated antenna
splitters, you can cascade up to 8 receivers without any additional hard-
ware
• Compatible with a huge number of Sennheiser and Neumann capsules,
Lavalier microphones (clip-on microphones), headsets and antenna
systems
• High-resolution white OLED display with four easy access home
screens
• Simple, intuitive user concept for setup and monitoring
•WSM-compatible
• Transmitter equipped with lithium-ion rechargeable batteries
• Modular 19 inch/1 RU charger
For more information about the individual products in the Digital 6000 se-
ries, see “Products in the Digital 6000 series”.
For information about the available accessories, see “Accessories”.

Products in the Digital 6000 series
8
Products in the Digital 6000 series
►
Click the name of the particular product to learn more about it.
You can also find more information here:
•A variety of frequency variants are available from the SKM 6000 and
SK 6000. You can find more information under “Product variants”.
• You can find technical specifications about the individual products un-
der “Specifications”.
• You can find information about installing the products under “Installing
Digital 6000 series devices”.
• You can find information about operating the products under “Using
Digital 6000 series devices”.

Products in the Digital 6000 series
9
EM 6000 | EM 6000 DANTE 2-channel receiver
►
The digital 2-channel receiver works via a switching bandwidth of 244 MHz
(470 to 714 MHz) that is covered by three transmitter versions (470 to
558MHz,550to638MHzand630to718MHz).Forlarger4-channelsys-
tems, you can cascade up to EM 6000s without using additional antenna
splitters and you then require only one pair of antennas.
The 2-channel receiver is available in 2 variants:
• EM 6000
• EM 6000 DANTE
The EM 6000 DANTE variant is identical in construction to the EM 6000.
The only difference is that it also has an integrated Dante™ interface (Audi-
nate Brooklyn II) for connecting the device to a Dante™ network.
You can find more detailed information about the EM 6000 in the fol-
lowing sections:
•Installation: “Installing the EM 6000”
•Operation: “Using the EM 6000”
•Technical data: “EM 6000” or “EM 6000 DANTE”
Package contents
• 1 EM 6000 or EM 6000 DANTE 2-channel receiver
• 1 mains cables (EU, UK, or US variant)
•2antennas
• 2 antenna cables (BNC, 50 Ω)
• 4 rubber feet
• 1 short instructions
• 1 manual with safety instructions
• 1 manual with technical data

Products in the Digital 6000 series
10
Product overview
View of the front side:
►
Rear view of the EM 6000:
►
Rear view of the EM 6000 DANTE:
►

Products in the Digital 6000 series
11
SKM 6000 handheld transmitter
►
A variety of frequency variants are available from the SKM 6000 handheld
transmitter. You can find more information under “SKM 6000 product vari-
ants”.
For more detailed information about installing and operating the SKM 6000
handheld transmitter, see “Installing the SKM 6000” and “Using the
SKM 6000”.
Package contents
• 1 SKM 6000 handheld transmitter
• 1 MZQ 9000 microphone clamp
• 1 short instructions
• 1 manual with safety instructions
• 1 manual with technical data

Products in the Digital 6000 series
12
Product overview
View of the front side:
►
View of the rear side with the display:
►

Products in the Digital 6000 series
13
SK 6000 bodypack transmitter
►
A variety of frequency variants are available from the SK 6000 bodypack
transmitter. You can find more information under “SK 6000 product vari-
ants”.
For more detailed information about installing and operating the SK 6000
bodypack transmitter, see “Installing the SK 6000” and “Using the
SK 6000”.
Package contents
• 1 SK 6000 bodypack transmitter
• 1 antenna
•1beltclip
• 1 short instructions
• 1 manual with safety instructions
• 1 manual with technical data

Products in the Digital 6000 series
14
Product overview
View of the front side:
►
View without rechargeable battery:
►

Products in the Digital 6000 series
15
Modular L 6000 charger
►
The L 6000 charger is used to charge the BA 60 and BA 61 rechargeable
batteries. The 2 charging modules LM 6060 (for the BA 60) and LM 6061
(for the BA 61) are required to do so. The rechargeable batteries and
charging modules are available separately.
You can find more detailed information about the L 6000 charger and
the LM 6060 and LM 6061 charging modules in the following sections:
•Information about the rechargeable batteries and charging mod-
ules: “Rechargeable batteries and battery compartments” and
“Charging modules for L 6000 charger”
•Installation: “Installing the L 6000 | LM 6060 | LM 6061”
•Operation: “Using the L 6000”
•Technical data: “L 6000” or “LM 6060 | LM 6061”
Package contents
• 1 L 6000 charger
• 1 mains cables (EU, UK, or US variant)
• 4 dummy caps including screws (preassembled)
• 4 rubber feet
• 1 short instructions
• 1 manual with safety instructions
• 1 manual with technical data

Products in the Digital 6000 series
16
Product overview
View with the charging modules and rechargeable batteries inserted:
►
View with the LM 6060 charging modules without rechargeable batter-
ies inserted:
►
View with the LM 6061 charging modules without rechargeable batter-
ies inserted:
►

Accessories
17
Accessories
Various accessory parts are available for the Digital 6000 series.
Charging modules for L 6000 charger
LM 6060
The LM 6060 charging module is installed in the L 6000 charger to charge
the BA 60 rechargeable battery.
4 Torx 10 screws for mounting in the L 6000 are included in the delivery.
►
Sennheiser article number 507198
LM 6061
The LM 6061 charging module is installed in the L 6000 charger to charge
the BA 61 rechargeable battery.
4 Torx 10 screws for mounting in the L 6000 are included in the delivery.
►
Sennheiser article number 507199

Accessories
18
Rechargeable batteries and battery compartments
Rechargeable batteries:
We recommend using the BA 60 rechargeable battery (for the SKM 6000
handheld transmitter) and BA 61 rechargeable battery (for the SK 6000
bodypack transmitter) that are available as accessories to operate the
transmitters. These lithium-ion rechargeable batteries have been especial-
ly developed to achieve the optimum service life and operational reliability
for the transmitters.
Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries do not have a memory effect and have
a greater power density than primary batteries and NiMh rechargeable
batteries. In addition, the remaining battery life of the transmitters can be
read to the exact minute on the transmitter and receiver.
These rechargeable batteries must be charged only with Sennheiser
L 6000 and L 60 chargers.
Battery compartments:
With the B60battery compartment (for the SKM 6000 handheld transmit-
ter) and B61battery compartment (for the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter)
that are also available as accessories, you can use AA batteries and re-
chargeable AA batteries. However, the battery life of the transmitters is
shorter than the BA 60 and BA 61 rechargeable battery life and depends
heavily on the quality, capacitance and age of the batteries or rechargeable
batteries used.
The remaining battery life can only be roughly estimated from the battery
icon and a specific battery life cannot be displayed. At the end of the bat-
tery life, the transmitters may also experience oscillating on-off switching
behavior.
The use of battery compartments may be a solution for rehearsals or to
avoid disasters, but should generally not be considered as part of an event.

Accessories
19
BA 60 rechargeable battery
The BA 60 rechargeable battery is intended to operate the SKM 6000
handheld transmitter.
►
Sennheiser article number 504702
B 60 battery compartment
The B 60 battery compartment is intended to operate the SKM 6000 hand-
held transmitter.
►
Sennheiser article number 504700