Sennheiser SK 5012 User manual

SK 5012
GEBRAUCHSANLEITUNG
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
NOTICE D´EMPLOI
ISTRUZIONI PER L´USO
INSTRUCCIONES PARA EL USO
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
BRUKSANVISNING
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Delivery includes
- SK 5012
- Antenna
- 2 Batteries
- Attachment clip
- Screwdriver
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Operating Elements
1 Mikrofone input
2 LED for operation,
battery status
and peak indication
3 Antenna socket
4 Sensitivity switch
5 Channel selector switch
6 Frequency/channel data
plate
7 Type plate
(in battery compartment)
8 ON/OFF switch
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5
6
7
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SK 5012 Mikroport bodypack transmitter
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 of electro-acoustic
equipment have made Sennheiser a world-leading company in this field.
Due to its extremely flat design and small dimensions, the SK 5012 is espe-
cially suitable for applications where a very unobtrusive transmitter is being
required.
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Features
• Extremely small metal diecast casing
• Special protection against the ingress of moisture
• 6-step sensitivity switch for optimum adaption to different microphone
input voltages
• Supplies connected condenser microphones
• State-of-the-art PLL technology, 16 switchable channels
• HiDyn plusTM noise reduction system
•Signal-to-noise-ratio > 110 dB (A)
•Voltage converter ensures constant output power until the batteries are
completely discharged
•LED operation indicator: LED lights up dimly
•LED “low-battery“indicator: LED blinks periodically
•LED peak indicator: LED flashes brightly
•Reliable, easy-to-use clip attachement
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Inserting batteries
Open the transmitter by pushing down
and pulling the two catches at the
sides.
Insert the two batteries into the battery
compartment.
When closing the transmitter, make
sure that the two catches at the sides
lock into place.
The transmitter can also be powered
by rechargeable batteries.
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Important note
For maximum operating time, we recommend using AAA
size alkaline manganese batteries (IEC LR 03).
Turning the transmitter on
Set the ON/OFF switch to
ON. The red LED lights up
dimly. This LED also serves as
a peak indicator (LED flashes
brightly) and “low battery“
indicator (LED blinks periodi-
cally)
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Indicating “low-battery“status
The transmitter has an inte-
gratedvoltageconverterwhich
ensures constant operating
conditions until the batteries
are completely discharged.
When theremaining operation
time is approx. 30minutes, the
LED starts blinking periodi-
cally..
As the batteries discharge, the
blinking of the LED accelera-
tes.
Note
If the transmitter is powered by rechargeable batteries, the
LED only starts blinking shortly before the batteries are com-
pletely discharged.
☞
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Connecting microphones
The transmitter has been designed
for use with “lavalier“clip-on
microphones which are fitted with
a special Lemo plug. The supply
voltage for powering these micro-
phones is available at the transmit-
ter’s microphone input. Connect
themicrophone’s Lemo plug to the
socket at the top of the transmitter
and lock the connection by
screwing down the coupling ring.
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Selecting a channel
Set the channel selector switch to
the desired position. The assign-
mentof a switch position /channel
to a frequency is listed on the fre-
quency/channel data plate (see
insidebattery compartmentcover)
.
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Attachment of the bodypack
transmitter
Due to its small dimensions and
extrememly flat design, the transmit-
ter can easily be attached to your
clothing (e.g. pocket, waistband, belt)
by means of the
supplied clip.
To avoid kinking the antenna, the
clip can be withdrawn from its fixing
points and attached the other way
round.
Make sure not to kink the antenna.
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Adjusting the sensitivity
Use the 6-step sensitivity switch
to adapt the gain of the micro-
phone input to the expected
sound levels.
In practice, the following set-
tings have proved their worth
for adjusting the sensitivity:
Position 1 = high-frequency, loud audio material with many
plosives
Position 2,3 = loud voices, vocals, theater applications
(close-miking)
Position 3,4,5 = normal voices, talkshows,
Position 6 = soft voices
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To provide for an accurate sensi-
tivity setting, use the deviation
indicator of your receiver (e.g.
EM 1046).
As an aid to orientation, the
transmitter’s LED peak indica-
tor lights up brightly. The sensi-
tivity is set correctly, when the
LED peakindicator lights up
brightly only during peak levels.
When adjusting the sensitivity,
hold or attach the microphone
exactly where it will be positio-
ned during use.
HiDyn plusTM
This transmitter is equiped with HiDyn plusTM, the Sennheiser noise reduc-
tion system that reduces RF interference. Together with a receiver which is
also equipped with HiDyn plusTM (e.g. EM 1046), an RF link of excellent
operational reliability and high transmission quality can be set up.
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Accessories
Only use original Sennheiser accessories and spare parts.
Attention
Components from other manufacturers may cause damage to
the unit and will invalidate the warranty!
The following “lavalier“-clip-on-microphones are available:
•MKE 2-4, MKE 102-4 (omnidirectional pick-up pattern)
•MKE 40-4, MKE 104-4 (cardioid pick-up pattern)
Please order from your local Sennheiser dealer.
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If problems occur...
Batteries inserted properly?
Battery capacity sufficient?
Transmitter and receiver turned on?
Transmitter and receiver set to the same frequency?
Receiving antenna within the transmitter’s range?
Transmitter shielded by metal constructions or metallic clothing (or
antenna in direct contact with the skin)?
If the problem resists, please contact your specialist dealer for assistance.
Attention
Never open the device!
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Technical data
Casing Metal diecast casing
light chromium plating
53 x 60 x 17 mm
Batterie compartment integrated, for 2 AAA size cells
with reverse battery protection
Frequency range 450 - 960 MHz
Switching bandwidth 24 MHz
RF output power typ. 30 mW
Frequency stability
± 10 ppm
Spurious emission < 4 nW
Modulation FM
Nominal deviation
± 40 kHz
Compander system Sennheiser HiDyn plusTM
Input sensitivity 49 mVeff= -24dBu
for nominal deviation / 1 kHz AF switchable in 5 steps of 8 dB
max. input voltage 1.55 Vrms
AF frequency response 60 Hz - 20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio 110 dB(A) rms.
THD < 0,3% at nominal deviation /1 kHz
Connections AF: 3-pin Lemo RF: special co-ax Lemo
Weight with batteries approx. 230
g
Operating time with primary cells with alkaline manganese batteries = approx. 7 h
Oper. time with rechargeable batt. (2 cells)with 700 mAH per cell = approx. 5.5 h
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Konformitätserklärung
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG erklären, daßdieses Gerät die
anwendbaren CE-Normen und Vorschriften erfüllt.
Vor Inbetriebnahme sind die jeweiligen, länderspezifischen Vorschriften zu
beachten!
Approval
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co.KG declare that this device is in com-
pliance with the applicable CE standards and regulations.
Before putting this device into operation, please observe the respective
country-specific regulations!
Certification
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co.KG déclarons que cet appareil est en
conformitéavec les normes CE.
Avant d’utiliser l’appareil, vieullez observer les dispositions légales en
vigueur dans votre pays!
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Certificazione
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co.KG dichiara che apparecchio si attiene
alle normative e alle prescrizioni CE applicabili.
Prima di utilizzare l’apparechio fare attenzione alle specifiche normative di
legge del paese di impiego!
Autorizacion
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co.KG declaramos que este aparato
cumple las normas y directrices de la CE aplicables.
!Antes de la puesta en funcionamento deberán observarse los respectivos
reglamientos nacionales!
Vergunning
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co.KG verklaren, dat dit toestel voldoet de
toepasselijke CE-normen en voorschriften.
Voor inbedrijftstelling dientu de afzonderlijke landspecifieke voorschriften
in acht te nemen!
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