Sennheiser SK 3063 User manual

SK 3063-U
Instruction Manual

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Contents
Important safety instructions ......................................................... 2
SK 3063-U Mikroport bodypack transmitter ................................. 3
Features ............................................................................................. 3
Delivery includes................................................................................ 4
Product overview............................................................................... 4
Putting the SK 3063-U transmitter into operation ...................... 6
Selecting a microphone................................................................... 6
Attaching and removing the battery pack ................................. 6
Attaching and removing the accupack........................................ 8
Attaching the transmitter to clothing .......................................10
Using the SK 3063-U transmitter.................................................. 11
Switching the transmitter on ......................................................11
Setting the channel or the frequency ........................................11
Adjusting the sensitivity ..............................................................12
Specifications ................................................................................... 13
Accessories ....................................................................................... 15
Manufacturer declarations............................................................. 16
Thank you for choosing Sennheiser!
We have designed this product to give you reliable operation over
many years. Over 60 years 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 products quickly and
to the fullest.

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Important safety instructions
• Please read this instruction manual carefully and completely
before using the device.
• Make this instruction manual easily accessible to all users at all
times. Always include these instructions when passing the
device on to third parties.
• Never open the device! If devices are opened by customers in
breach of this instruction, the warranty becomes null and void.
• Water entering the housing of the device can cause a short-
circuit and damage the electronics. Protect the device from
damp and wet. Only use a slightly damp cloth to clean the
device.
Intended use
Intended use of the device includes,
• having read this instruction manual, especially the chapter
“Important safety instructions”,
• using the device within the operating conditions and
limitations described in this instruction manual.
Improper use
“Improper use” means using the products other than as described
in this instruction manual, or under operating conditions which
differ from those described herein.

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SK 3063-U Mikroport bodypack transmitter
Together with a connected microphone, the transmitter can be
used as a wireless microphone. Due to its small dimensions and
extremely flat design, the SK 3063-U is especially suitable for all
applications where a very unobtrusive transmitter is required, e.g.
film and TV productions, musicals.
The transmitter is equipped with »HiDynPlus«, the Sennheiser
noise reduction system that reduces possible RF interference and
improves the signal-to-noise ratio. Together with a receiver which is
also equipped with »HiDynPlus« (e.g. EM 3031/32-U, EM 3532-U,
EM 3732, EK 3241, EM 1046), an RF link of excellent operational
reliability and highest transmission quality can be set up.
Features
• Metal diecast casing with power pack
• State-of-the-art PLL technology, 16 switchable channels
•»HiDynPlus« noise reduction system
• Signal-to-noise ratio > 112 dB (A)
• Voltage converter ensures constant output power until the
batteries are completely dischargeds
• Display of operating time with flash warning
• Transmission of battery status information to the receiver
• LED operation and peak indicator (ON/PEAK)

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Delivery includes
The packaging contains the following items:
1 SK 3063-U bodypack transmitter with belt clip
1 B 50 battery pack
1 antenna
1 set of colour-coded identification markers
1 instruction manual
Product overview
쐃Antenna socket
쐇Channel selector switch
쐋Type plate
쐏Catches
쐄Charge status display (on the power pack)
쐂On/off switch
쐆ON/PEAK LED
쐊Sensitivity switch for microphone input
쐎Microphone input

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Putting the SK 3063-U transmitter into
operation
Selecting a microphone
The SK 3063-U transmitter can be used with the Sennheiser
MKE 2-4, MKE 102-4 (omni-directional) and MKE 40-4, MKE 104-4
(cardioid) clip-on microphones. The power supply of these
microphones is via the microphone input 쐎of the transmitter.
왘Unscrew the coupling ring inorder to unlock the special audio
connector of the microphone.
Attaching and removing the battery pack
For powering the SK 3063-U transmitter, you can either use the
B 50/B 250 battery pack or the rechargeable BA 50/BA 250
accupack.
The display 쐄at the front of
the power pack indicates the
charge status of the batteries/
rechargeable batteries.
The transmitter also transmits
the current battery status
information to the receiver
where it is shown on the display
panel.
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To attach the B 50/B 250 battery pack:
왘Using the thumb and index finger of one hand, push the two
catches 쐏on the transmitter as shown in diagram A.
The battery pack can now be removed from the transmitter.
왘Insert the batteries into the battery compartment as shown in
diagram Bor C.
Depending on the battery pack, you have to insert 2 or
3 batteries:
왘Connect the battery pack to the transmitter.
The battery pack locks into place with an audible click.
A
B
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C
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The B 50/B 250 battery pack
The B 50/B 250 battery pack has the following features:
Attaching and removing the accupack
왘Using the thumb and index finger of one hand, push the two
catches 쐏on the transmitter as shown in diagram Aon
page 6.
The accupack can now be removed from the transmitter.
왘Connect the accupack to the transmitter.
The accupack locks into place with an audible click.
The BA 50/BA 250 accupack
The BA 50/BA 250 accupack has the following features:
• 3-step LC display for (remaining)
battery capacity
• Reliable Low Batt indication
• Protection against total discharge
• Provision of battery status
information to the receiver
• Protection against total discharge
• Intelligent, 6-step display for
(remaining) accupack capacity
• Processor-controlled electronics
takes self-discharge of rechargeable
battery cells into account
Low-Batt

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• Display indicates the maximum possible capacity after the
accupack has been fully charged in the L 50 charger
• Measurement of actual capacity and consideration of natural
ageing
• During operation, the percentage display decreases in
correspondence to the remaining accupack capacity
Discharge the accupack from time to time
The capacity is calculated during a complete discharge
cycle (between full charge and “Low Batt” indication).
왘Discharge the accupack from time to time during
normal operation until the “Low Batt” indication
lights up.
The updated capacity is displayed after the next
complete charge cycle.

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Attaching the transmitter to clothing
The transmitter is attached to clothing (e.g. belt, waistband) with
the supplied belt clip. The clip is detachable so that you can also
attach the transmitter with the cable and the antenna pointing
downwards.
왘Withdraw the clip from its fixing points and attach it the other
way round.
In order to protect the transmit-
ter against moisture, you can use
the SK 50-T transmitter bag with
Velcro fastener (see “Accesso-
ries” on page 15).

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Using the SK 3063-U transmitter
Switching the transmitter on
왘Attach the power pack to the transmitter.
왘To switch the transmitter on, set the on/off switch 쐂to ON.
The red operation indicator 쐆lights up.
If the operation indicator 쐆does not light up, check the power
pack.
Setting the channel or the frequency
The assignment of a switch position/channel to a frequency is
listed on the type plate 쐋of the transmitter (see page 4).
왘To select a channel or a corresponding frequency, set the
channel selector switch 쐇to the desired position.

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Adjusting the sensitivity
The sensitivity switch 쐊allows you to adjust the gain of the
microphone input in 8 steps. To provide for an accurate setting,
use a receiver fitted with a deviation indicator when adjusting the
sensitivity. The sensitivity is set correctly when the PEAK LED 쐆
flashes brightly only during peak levels.
In practice, the following settings have proved their worth for
adjusting the sensitivity:
Position Recommendation
1, 2 Loud voices, vocals, theater
3, 4, 5 Normal voices, talk shows, interviews
6, 7 Soft voices
8Use only when a dynamic microphone is connected

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Specifications
RF output power typ. 30 mW
Transmission frequencies 16
Frequency range 450−960 MHz
Switching bandwidth 24 MHz
Frequency stability ±5 ppm
Spurious emission < 4 nW
Modulation FM
Nominal/peak deviation ±40 kHz/±56 kHz
Noise reduction system Sennheiser »HiDynPlus«
Input sensitivity for
peak deviation,
adjustable in 8 steps 13.2 mV−1.55 V
AF frequency response 50 Hz−18 kHz
Dynamik 112 dB (A)rms
THD < 2% at nom. deviation/1 kHz
Connections
AF
RF
3-pin special microphone socket
coax socket
Dimensions with power packs
B50/BA50
B 250/BA 250
94 x 60 x 17 mm
116 x 60 x 17 mm
Weight with power packs
B50/BA50
B 250/BA 250
approx. 197 g
approx. 230 g

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Type approvals
Operating time with
alkaline-manganese cells
B 50-2
B 250-2
4.5 hrs with SK 50/SK 3063
> 9 hrs with SK 50/SK 3063
> 2.5 hrs with SK 250
Operating time with NiMH
rechargeable batteries
BA 50
BA 250
> 6 hrs
> 10 hrs
Charging time with
L 50 charger
max. 2.5 hrs (depending on
the residual charge of the
rechargeable batteries)
Area Conformity
USA: FCC-Part 74.861
FCC ID: DMOSK3063U
Canada: RSS-123
IC: 2099A-SK3063U
EU:
Complies with the Radio, EMC and Safety requirements
(R&TTE):
• EN 300422-1/-2, class II
• EN 300454-1/-2
• EN 301489-1/-9
• EN 60065
Ru:
Nº POCC DE.MJI05.H00180
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Accessories
The following accessories are available from your specialist dealer:
Cat. No. Accessory/spare part
003972 SK 50-T transmitter bag

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Manufacturer declarations
Warranty
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of
24 months on this product. For the current warranty conditions,
please visit our web site at www.sennheiser.com or contact your
Sennheiser partner.
CE Declaration of Conformity
This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EU.
The declaration is available on the internet site at
www.sennheiser.com. Before putting the equipment into
operation, please observe the respective country-specific
regulations!
Batteries
The supplied batteries can be recycled. Please dispose of
them as special waste or return them to your specialist
dealer. In order to protect the environment, only dispose of
exhausted batteries.
WEEE Declaration
Your Sennheiser product was developed and manufactured
with high-quality materials and components which can be
recycled and/or reused. This symbol indicates that electrical
and electronic equipment must be disposed of separately from
normal waste at the end of its operational lifetime.
Please dispose of this product by taking it to your local collection
point or recycling centre for such equipment. This will help to
protect the environment in which we all live.
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Statements regarding FCC and Industry Canada
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with
RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
This class B digital device complies with the Canadian ICES-003.

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Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly
approved by Sennheiser electronic Corp. may void the FCC
authorization to operate this equipment.
Before putting the device into operation, please observe the
respective country-specific regulations!