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
13
24
6
5
7
8
9
0
A
D
E
F
9
0
C
B

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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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.
B

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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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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Using the SK 9000
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Using the SK 9000
Switching the SK 9000 on/off
To switch your bodypack transmitter on:
왘Keep the ON/OFF button 2pressed until the Sennheiser
logo appears on the display panel C.
The ON LED 3lights up and the selected standard display (here:
“Frequency”, see page 16) appears on the display panel C. The
bodypack transmitter transmits an RF signal and the transmis-
sion mode display “HD”/“LR”lights up constantly:
To switch your bodypack transmitter off:
왘Keep the ON/OFF button 2pressed until the display panel
goes off.
왘Remove the accupack/battery pack when the transmitter will
not be used for extended periods of time (see page 8).
Before using your bodypack transmitter, ask the relevant
wireless regulatory authority for the exact frequency allo-
cations and apply for an individual license if necessary.
The supplied supplement “Framework requirements and
restrictions on frequency usage” provides an overview of
the different European framework requirements and
restrictions on frequency usage. If there is no entry in the
supplement, ask the relevant wireless regulatory authority
for the current rules governing frequency usage.
We recommend you to adjust the transmitter settings via
the operating menu of the EM 9046 receiver and then to
synchronize the transmitter and the receiver.
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To switch your bodypack transmitter off with the lock mode acti-
vated:
왘Press the ON/OFF button 2while the standard display is
shown.
“LOCK” appears on the display panel because the lock mode is
activated.
왘Press the UP button 8or the DOWN button 6.
“UNLOCK” appears on the display panel.
왘Press the SET button  7 .
The lock mode is temporarily
deactivated, the lock mode
icon5flashes.
왘Within the next 2 seconds, press
the ON/OFF button 2and
keep it pressed until the display panel goes off.
If you switch on the SK 9000, the lock mode is activated again.
Switching on the SK 9000 on and checking the set
frequency before the RF signal is activated
왘Switch on the SK 9000 by keeping the ON/OFF button 2
pressed until the “Name” standard display appears.
The RF signal is not activated and the transmission mode display
“HD”/“LR”flashes.
If you call up the “Tune” or “Preset” menu item within the next
10 seconds, the RF signal remains deactivated until you exit the
menu item. If you do not call up one of the mentioned menu items,
the RF signal is automatically activated after 10 seconds.
To check the set frequency/the selected frequency preset:
왘Call up the operating menu and press the UP button 8/
DOWN button 6until the “Tune” or “Preset” menu item
appears.
The set frequency/the selected frequency preset is displayed.
If the displayed value is the desired one:
왘Wait for 10 seconds to pass.
The RF signal is automatically activated and the transmission
mode display “HD”/“LR”lights up constantly.
If the displayed value is not the desired one:
왘Call up the “Tune” or “Preset” menu item.
The RF signal remains deactivated until you exit the menu item.
왘Set the frequency (menu item “Tune”) or select a frequency
preset (menu item “Preset”) and store your setting.
The RF signal is activated and the bodypack transmitter trans-
mits an RF signal on the set frequency.
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Activating/deactivating the automatic lock mode
(Autolock)
The bodypack transmitter has an automatic lock mode that can be
activated or deactivated via the “LOCK” menu item (see page 16).
To permanently activate the automatic lock mode:
왘Call up the “LOCK” menu item and select “On”.
왘Store your setting by pressing the SET button 7.
The automatic lock mode is permanently activated and the lock
mode icon 5lights up constantly.
When the automatic lock mode is activated, you can still call up the
operating menu and use the UP button 8/DOWN button
6to select menu items (read-only function). You can also call up
the “LOCK” menu item in order to deactivate the automatic lock
mode. If, however, you try to call up any other menu item, the fol-
lowing display appears on the display panel:
While this display is shown (about 2 seconds), you can temporarily
deactivate the lock mode:
왘Press the UP button 8or the DOWN button 6.
The following display appears on the display panel:
왘Press the SET button 7.
The lock mode is temporarily deactivated. The lock mode icon 5
flashes.
- If you do not press a button, thelock mode is activated again
after 2 seconds. The lock mode icon 5lights up constantly
again.
- If you continue navigating the operating menu or if you call
up a menu item, the lock mode is activated 2 seconds after the
last button press.
- If you exit a called up menu item, the lock mode is activated
immediately after exiting the menu item.
To permanently deactivate the automatic lock mode:
왘Call up the “LOCK” menu item and select “Off”.

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왘Store your setting by pressing the SET button 7.
The automatic lock mode is permanently deactivated. The lock
mode icon 5goes off.
Basic functions of the Sennheiser operating menu
A special feature of the Sennheiser 9000 series is the straightfor-
ward, intuitive operating concept. As a result, you can act quickly
and precisely – even in stressful situations, for example on stage or
during a live show or presentation.
Calling up and selecting menu items, changing and storing
settings, cancelling an entry
Overview of the status displays
Button Operation
UP /
DOWN /
SET
왘Press the SET button to call up the
operating menu or a menu item, to
switch between the selection areas of a
menu item and to store your settings.
왘Press the UP button /DOWN button
to select menu items and to change
the settings of a menu item.
ON/OFF 왘Press the ON/OFF button to exit a
menu item without storing your set-
tings or to change from the operating
menu to the standard display.
When keeping the UP button /DOWN button
pressed within a menu item, you continuously adjust the
next/previous setting of the menu item. Keep the buttons
pressed for a longer time to accelerate the speed.
Status display Meaning
SK 9000 switches on
SK 9000 switches off
BA/B 61 accupack/battery pack:
charge status ≤ 100% | ≤ 70% | ≤ 30%
BA 61 accupack: remaining operating time in
h:mm
Accupack/battery pack is completely
discharged, transmitter is not operational
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Overview of the menu items
Setting is being stored
Firmware is being updated
Firmware update has failed
Icon Name Function Page
Tune Sets a frequency 15
Preset Selects a frequency preset 15
Name Enters a name 15
Gain Adjusts the input gain 15
Low cut Sets the low-cut filter 16
RF mode Adjusts the transmission
mode 16
Display Selects a standard display 16
Cable Emulates different
instrument cable lengths 16
Lock Activates/deactivates the
lock mode 16
Test tone Activates the test tone for
level matching the system
and for the walk test
16
Reset Resets the factory default
settings 16
Information Displays the firmware
version and frequency range 17
Status display Meaning

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“Tune”– Setting a frequency
Via the “Tune” menu item, you can set a frequency. The frequencies
are tuneable in 25 kHz steps. If you store your setting, the set fre-
quency is automatically assigned to the user-defined frequency
preset “U”. The bodypack transmitter then changes from the cur-
rently set frequency preset to the frequency preset “U” and trans-
mits on the set frequency.
“Preset” – Selecting a frequency preset
Via the “Preset” menu item, you can select a frequency preset from
the active booster frequency range or the frequency preset “U” (see
also the “Tune” menu item).
“Name” – Entering a name
Via the “Name” menu item, you can enter a freely selectable name
for the bodypack transmitter. The name can consist of up to 6 char-
acters from the following character set:
“Gain” – Adjusting the input gain
Via the “Gain” menu item, you can adjust the input gain in 3 dB
steps from –6 to +42 dB.
To activate a different booster frequency range:
왘Proceed as described in the instruction manual for the
Digital 9000 system. You first activate the booster fre-
quency range on the EM 9046. If you then synchronize
the transmitter and the receiver, the booster frequency
range on the transmitter will also be activated.
When you are using Sennheiser microphones or the
Sennheiser CI 1-4 line/instrument cable, the bodypack
transmitter automatically detects the type of input signal
present and changes the adjustment range of the “Gain”
menu item accordingly.
Cable type Adjustment range
Sennheiser microphone cable 0 dB to +42 dB
Sennheiser CI 1-4 line/
instrument cable
–6 dB to +9 dB
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`Q` `R` `S` `T` `U` `V` `W` `X` `Y` `Z`

Using the SK 9000
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“Low cut” – Setting the low-cut filter
Via the “Low cut” menu item, you can set the low-cut filter. When
you are using Sennheiser microphones or the Sennheiser CI 1-4 line/
instrument cable, the bodypack transmitter automatically detects
the type of input signal present and changes the possible settings
of the “Low cut” menu item accordingly:
“RF mode” – Adjusting the transmission mode
The “RF mode” menu item allows you to adjust the transmission
mode (see the instruction manual for the Digital 9000 system).
“Display” – Selecting a standard display
The “Display” menu item allows you to select one out of 3 standard
displays.
“Cable” – Emulating instrument cable lengths
Via the “Cable” menu item, you can emulate the lengths of instru-
ment cables in 3 steps. You can use this function when you are using
the Sennheiser CI 1-4 line/instrument cable.
“Lock” – Activating/deactivating the lock mode
Via the “Lock” menu item, you can activate or deactivate the lock
mode. For more information on how to activate or deactivate the
lock mode, refer to page 12.
“Test tone” – Activating the 1 kHz test tone
Via the “Test tone” menu item, you can activate a 1 kHz test tone.
This test tone is transmitted instead of the input signal. You can use
this function for level matching your system or for the walk test.
“Reset” – Resetting the factory default settings
Via the “Reset” menu item, you can reset the bodypack transmitter
to its factory default settings.
Cable type Settings
Sennheiser microphone cable “60 Hz”, “80 Hz”, “100 Hz”,
“120 Hz”
Sennheiser CI 1-4 line/
instrument cable
“30 Hz”
Frequency Preset Name
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Cleaning and maintaining the SK 9000
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“Information” – Displaying the firmware version and
frequency range
Via the “Information” menu item, you can display the firmware
version and the transmitter’s frequency range.
Cleaning and maintaining the SK 9000
왘Remove the rechargeable batteries or batteries before cleaning.
왘Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the bodypack transmitter.
왘Wipe the contacts Bwith a dry cloth.
CAUTION!
Liquids can damage the electronics of the devices!
Liquids entering the housing of the devices can cause a short-circuit
and damage the electronics.
왘Keep all liquids away from the devices.
왘Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents.

If a problem occurs ...
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If a problem occurs ...
If a problem occurs that is not listed in the above table or if the
problem cannot be solved with the proposed solutions, please
contact your local Sennheiser partner for assistance.
To find a Sennheiser partner in your country, search at
www.sennheiser.com under “Service & Support”.
Problem Possible cause Possible solution
Transmitter
cannot be oper-
ated, “LOCK”
appears on the
display panel
Lock mode is
activated
Deactivate the lock mode.
No operation
indication
Batteries are flat
or accupack is flat
Replace the batteries or
recharge the accupack
(see page 8).
No RF signal at
the receiver
Transmitter and
receiver are not
on the same
frequency
Transmitter to the same
frequency as the receiver.
Transmission
range is exceeded
Reduce the distance
between transmitter and
receiving antennas.
Transmitter’s
RF signal is
deactivated
(“RF Mute”)
Activate the RF signal.
Audio signal has
a high level of
background
noise or is
distorted
Transmitter input
gain is adjusted
too low/too high
Adjust the input gain
(see page 15).

Specifications
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Specifications
System characteristics
Frequency ranges 470 to 798 MHz,
divided into 24 MHz booster frequency
ranges
Transmission method digital modulation
“HD” mode:
without audio data compression
“LR” mode:
SeDAC (Sennheiser Digital Audio Codec)
Audio frequency
response
30 Hz to 20 kHz (3 dB)
with SK 9000 line-in
60 Hz to 20 kHz (3 dB)
with SK 9000 mic
Dynamic range “HD” mode: 112 dB(A)
“LR” mode: 101 dB(A)
EM 9046 DRX TX variant Booster variant
A1–A8
470–798 MHz
(expandable
to 934 MHz)
A1–A4
470–
558 MHz
A1 470–494 MHz
A2 494–518 MHz
A3 510–534 MHz
A4 534–558 MHz
A5–A8
550–
638 MHz
A5 550–574 MHz
A6 574–598 MHz
A7 590–614 MHz
A8 614–638 MHz
EM 9046 DRX TX variant Booster variant
B1–B8
470–798 MHz
(expandable
to 934 MHz)
B1–B4
630–
718 MHz
B1 630–654 MHz
B2 654–678 MHz
B3 670–694 MHz
B4 694–718 MHz
B5–B8
710–
798 MHz
B5 710–734 MHz
B6 734–758 MHz
B7 750–774 MHz
B8 774–798 MHz