Sennheiser SK 9000 User manual

Instruction manual
SK 9000

Contents
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Contents
Important safety instructions ........................................................... 2
The SK 9000 bodypack transmitter .................................................. 4
Delivery includes ................................................................................. 4
Product overview ................................................................................ 5
Preparing the SK 9000 for use .......................................................... 6
Connecting the antenna .................................................................. 9
Connecting the KA 9000 COM command adapter ...................... 9
Using the SK 9000 ............................................................................. 10
Switching the SK 9000 on/off .................................................... 10
Activating/deactivating the automatic lock mode
(Autolock) ....................................................................................... 12
Basic functions of the Sennheiser operating menu ................ 13
Overview of the status displays ................................................. 13
Overview of the menu items ....................................................... 14
Cleaning and maintaining the SK 9000 ......................................... 17
If a problem occurs ... ........................................................................ 18
Specifications ..................................................................................... 19
System characteristics .................................................................. 19
Operating conditions .................................................................... 20
SK 9000 characteristics ................................................................ 20
Manufacturer Declarations .............................................................. 23

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 moisture.
• 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
these instructions, 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
sunlight 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 SK 9000 bodypack transmitter
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The SK 9000 bodypack transmitter
The SK 9000 transmitter 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
• High accuracy of charge status display (BA 61) or remaining
operating time display (B 61)
• Switchable low cut filter for filtering out low frequency
components
• Frequencies tuneable in 25 kHz steps
• Power supply optionally via BA 61 lithium-ion accupack or B 61
battery pack (3 AA size alkaline batteries or 3 AA size lithium
batteries)
• Automatic detection of the input signal type (mic, line, instru-
ment) when Sennheiser accessories are used
• Emulation of different guitar cable lengths
• Different clip-on microphones for different areas of application
(see page 6)
• Command function via KA 9000 COM command adapter
Delivery includes
1 SK 9000 bodypack transmitter
1 supplement “Framework requirements and restrictions on
frequency usage”
1 instruction manual
You additionally require microphones or the CI 1-4 line/
instrument cable as well as a BA 61 accupack and/or a B 61
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”.

Product overview
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Product overview
13-pin special audio socket
for
- Sennheiser microphones
- Sennheiser CI 1-4
instrument cable
- KA 9000 COM command
adapter
2ON/OFF button
with ESC function (cancel)
3ON LED
- lights up constantly:
transmitter is operational
- flashes regularly:
remaining operating time
is less than 30 minutes
- flashes with high levels:
audio signal is excessively
high
4Antenna socket
5Infra-red interface
6DOWN button
7SET button
8UP button
9Catches
for accupack/battery pack
0Snap-in elements
for accupack/battery pack
AGuide rails
for accupack/battery pack
BContacts
for supply voltage and
data contacts
CDisplay panel
DBelt clip
EBattery pack
for 3 AA size cells
FAccupack
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5
7
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A
D
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F
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0
C
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Preparing the SK 9000 for use
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Overview of the standard display after switch-on
After switch-on, the bodypack transmitter displays the following
standard display:
Condenser microphones for SK 9000 bodypack transmitter
Sennheiser CI 1-4 line/instrument cable
¼’’ (6.3 mm) jack plug (silent plug) to 3-pin special audio connector
Preparing the SK 9000 for use
Selecting the accupack/battery pack
You can power the SK 9000 bodypack transmitter using:
•theBA 61 accupack
•theB 61 battery pack for three 1.5 V AA size batteries
1Display for charge status of
the accupack/battery pack
2Operating time display (only
when used with the BA 61)
3Frequency/channel/name
display, switchable
4“Encryption” display
5Lock mode icon
6Transmission mode display:
“HD” (High Definition
Audio) or “LR” (Long Range
Audio)
Microphone Pick-up pattern
MKE 1 omni-directional
MKE 2 cardioid
ME 102 omni-directional
ME 104 cardioid
ME 105 super-cardioid
HSP 2 omni-directional
HSP 4 cardioid
For detailed information on the following points, refer to
the instruction manual for the Digital 9000 system.
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Preparing the SK 9000 for use
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Inserting batteries into the B 61 battery pack
왘Insert the batteries into the battery pack (see diagram). Observe
correct polarity when inserting the batteries.
Charge the BA 61 accupack before using it for the first time
(see the instruction manual for the Digital 9000 system).
CAUTION!
Damage to the bodypack transmitter and/or the accupack/
battery pack
If you touch the following contacts, they can become dirty or
damaged:
•Contacts for supply voltage
and data contacts Bof the
bodypack transmitter
• Charging and data contacts
of the BA 61 accupack
• Data contacts of the B 61
battery pack
왘Do not touch the contacts of
the accupack/battery pack nor the contacts of the bodypack
transmitter.
Only insert high-quality AA size batteries (e.g. lithium or
alkaline batteries) into the B 61 battery pack. If you insert
rechargeable batteries, the charge status display 1will
show a wrong value.
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Preparing the SK 9000 for use
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Removing and attaching the accupack/battery pack
To remove the accupack/battery pack:
왘Push the two catches 9and pull the accupack/battery pack
away from the bodypack transmitter as shown in diagram 2.
To attach the accupack/battery pack:
왘Slide the accupack/battery pack onto the guide rails A(see
diagram 1) until it locks into place with an audible click.
The bodypack transmitter is then operational.
Connecting microphones and audio sources
왘Connect the 3-pin special audio connector of the Sennheiser
microphone or the Sennheiser CI 1-4 line/instrument cable to
the 3-pin special audio socket 1.
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Preparing the SK 9000 for use
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왘Lock the 3-pin special audio connector by screwing down the
coupling ring.
Connecting the antenna
왘Only use the supplied antenna.
왘Connect the antenna as shown:
Connecting the KA 9000 COM command adapter
왘Connect the 3-pin special audio connector of the KA 9000 COM
to the 3-pin special audio socket 1of the SK 9000.
왘Connect the 3-pin special audio connector of the Sennheiser
instrument cable to the microphone input socket of the KA 9000
COM.
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