Sennheiser SKM 5200 Instructions for use

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SKM 5200
Instructions for use
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Contents
Safety instructions ............................................................................... 5
Delivery includes ................................................................................... 6
The SKM 5200 radio microphone ....................................................... 6
The operating controls ......................................................................... 8
Indications and displays ............................................................... 9
Preparing the radio microphone for use ........................................ 10
Inserting, removing and changing the power pack ............... 10
Changing the microphone head ................................................ 12
Switching the radio microphone on/off .................................. 13
Doing a frequency check ............................................................. 14
The operating menu ........................................................................... 15
The buttons ................................................................................... 15
The automatic lock mode (autolock function) ....................... 16
Working with the operating menu ........................................... 17
Overview of the operating menu .............................................. 21
Adjustment tips for the operating menu ....................................... 23
Selecting a channel – CHAN ....................................................... 23
Selecting the frequencies to be stored in the channel bank
“VAR” – TUNE ............................................................................... 23
Entering a name – NAME ............................................................ 25
Adjusting the microphone sensitivity – ATTEN ..................... 25
Adjusting the low-cut frequency – LOWCUT .......................... 26
Selecting the standard display – VIEW .................................... 26
Loading the factory-preset default settings – RESET ........... 26
Activating/deactivating the automatic lock mode – LOCK .. 27
Exiting the operating menu – EXIT ......................................... 27
If problems occur ... ............................................................................. 28
Error checklist ............................................................................... 28
Maintenance and care ........................................................................ 29
Specifications ....................................................................................... 30
Accessories ........................................................................................... 31
Manufacturer declarations ................................................................ 32
Warranty regulations .................................................................. 32
Approval ......................................................................................... 32
Batteries or rechargeable batteries .......................................... 32
WEEE Declaration ......................................................................... 32
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Safety instructions
y Please read these instructions carefully and completely before
using the radio microphone.
y Make these instructions easily accessible to all users at all times.
Always include these instructions when passing the radio
microphone on to third parties.
y Never open electronic units! If units are opened by customers in
breach of this instruction, the warranty becomes null and void.
y Water entering the housing of the radio microphone can cause
a short-circuit and damage the electronics. Protect the radio
microphone from damp and wet. Only use a slightly damp cloth
to clean the radio microphone.
Safety instructions for handling rechargeable batteries
When used properly, rechargeable batteries are a safe and reliable
energy source. However, if abused or misused, rechargeable
batteries may leak and, in extreme cases, may even present an
explosion and fire hazard. Please understand that Sennheiser does
not accept liability for damage arising from abuse or misuse.
Especially observe the following safety instructions:
y Observe correct polarity.
y Never short-circuit rechargeable batteries.
y Do not throw rechargeable batteries into
fire.
y Do not expose rechargeable batteries to
excessive heat.
y Do not mutilate or dismantle rechargeable
batteries.
y To protect the environment, dispose of
rechargeable batteries which cannot be
recharged as special waste or return them
to your specialist dealer.
y Store rechargeable batteries in a safe
place and keep them away from children.
y Only charge rechargeable batteries with
the appropriate charger.
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Intended use of the radio microphone
Intended use includes
y having read these instructions especially the chapter “Safety
instructions”.
y using the radio microphone within the operating conditions as
described in these instructions.
Improper use of the radio microphone
Improper use is when you use the radio microphone other than
described in these instructions or when you use the radio
microphone under operating conditions different from those
described in these instructions.
Delivery includes
1 radio microphone transmitter body
(microphone head and power pack to be ordered separately)
1 MZQ 3072 quick release clamp
9 color-coded identification markers
1 instructions for use
The SKM 5200 radio microphone
The SKM 5200 is a professional hand-held radio microphone transmitter that is easy to use and is easily adaptable to a wide variety
of applications:
y Suitable for all-purpose use, e.g. for reporting, stage and studio
applications.
y Rugged housing and intuitive, menu-assisted operation.
y Screw-on condenser microphone heads with different pick-up
patterns (omni-directional, cardioid and super-cardioid) for a
wide variety of applications. A super-cardioid dynamic microphone head capable of accommodating extremely high sound
pressure levels is also available.
y Can be used with Neumann microphone heads for demanding
live stage work (see “Changing the microphone head” on page
12).
y Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted in steps of 1 dB.
y Tunable transmission frequencies ensure high flexibility in
varying transmission situations.
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y Can be operated either on rechargeable or standard alkaline
batteries – with LC display (in percent) of charging status on
suitable receivers.
y HiDyn plus™ noise reduction system ensures a wide dynamic
range and low residual noise.
y Color-coded identification markers for quick and unambiguous
identification.
y Frequency check mode for checking the transmission frequency
without actually transmitting.
The channel bank system
The radio microphone has two channel banks. The channels of the
channel bank “FIX“ (fixed bank) have been factory pre-set to
customer-specific transmission frequencies. These frequencies
cannot be changed.
The channel bank “VAR” (variable bank) allows you to freely
select and store frequencies.
Variants
y SKM 5200
y SKM 5200 BK
y SKM 5200 NI
(hematite-colored housing)
(black housing)
(nickel-colored housing)
Suitable receivers
y EM 1046 system (or EM 203)
y EM 3532, EM 3031, EM 3032
y EK 3041
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The operating controls
RF
AF
CH dB MHz
UP
SET
DOWN
Operating controls
LC display panel
Screw-on microphone head Alphanumeric display
(not included in the
Level display for audio
delivery)
Body of radio microphone
Power pack
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(not included in the
delivery)
Battery compartment
locking mechanism
Antenna
LC display
Multi-function switch with
three switch positions:
(DOWN), (UP) and SET
Red button (ON/OFF and ESC
function)
Color-coded identification
marker
LED for operation and
battery status indication
(ON/LOW BAT)
signal “AF”
“RF” – appears when an
RF signal is transmitted
“CH” – appears when the
channel number is displayed
“dB” – appears when the
microphone sensitivity is
displayed
“MHz” – appears when the
frequency is displayed
“Hz” – appears when the
low-cut frequency is
displayed
Lock mode icon
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Indications and displays
Operation and battery status indication
The LED (ON/LOW BAT) provides information on the current
operating state of the radio microphone:
LED lit up:
The radio microphone is switched on and the
capacity of the power pack is sufficient.
LED flashing: The power pack is going flat (LOW BAT)!
Transmitter activity indication
A short time after switch-on, “RF” appears on the display panel,
indicating that the transmitter is active.
햴
RF
MHz
Display backlighting
When the lock mode is deactivated, the display remains backlit for
approx. 20 seconds after pressing a button.
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Preparing the radio microphone for use
Inserting, removing and changing the power pack
For powering the radio microphone, you can either use the
Sennheiser B 5000 battery box (1.5 V AA size batteries) or the
rechargeable Sennheiser BA 5000 battery pack. For regular use,
we recommend using the environmentally friendly rechargeable
BA 5000 battery pack.
Note:
For battery pack operation of the radio microphone, only use
the BA 5000 battery pack in order to ensure optimum
operational reliability. Batteries and rechargeable battery cells
have different discharging curves. The radio microphone is
able to identify the BA 5000 battery pack and to use its
capacity to the full. Individual rechargeable battery cells in the
B 5000 battery box will not be identified as battery packs.
To insert the power pack, open the
locking mechanism by moving it
in the direction of the arrow.
Insert the power pack into the radio
microphone.
Push the power pack towards the
microphone head.
Close the locking mechanism by
moving it in the direction of the
arrow.
To remove the power pack, open the
locking mechanism by moving it
in the direction of the arrow.
Push the power pack towards the
antenna.
You can now remove the power
pack.
Note:
After you have changed the power pack, the radio microphone
continues operating on exactly the same settings as before the
change. Stored settings are retained in memory on switch-off.
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Inserting batteries into the B 5000 battery box
To ensure the longest operating time possible, only use alkaline
manganese batteries for the B 5000 battery box.
To open the battery box, push down
the display section of the battery
box .
Insert the batteries. Observe correct
polarity when inserting the
batteries.
Close the battery box.
LC display shown on the example of the B 5000-1 battery box
y 3-step LC display for remaining
battery capacity.
y If the battery capacity is too low
(LOW BAT), the last segment starts
flashing and the batteries must be
changed.
Recharging the BA 5000 battery pack
Before using the BA 5000 battery pack for the first time or if you
have not used it for several weeks, you must charge the battery
pack completely.
The L 50 charger can charge two BA 5000 battery packs
simultaneously.
Place the appropriate charging
in
the
charging
adapter compartment of the charger.
Insert the BA 5000 battery pack
into the charging adapter .
Charging time: approx. 2.5 hrs with
the L 50 charger (dependent on the
residual charge of the battery pack).
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Note:
The battery pack is carefully charged using the − ΔU-method.
For further details, please refer to the user manual of the L 50
charger.
LC display shown on the example of the BA 5000-1 battery pack
y 6-step LC display for (remaining)
battery pack capacity.
y Microprocessor-controlled electronics
takes self-discharge of rechargeable
cells into account
y The maximum capacity of is reduced
Low-Batt
due to natural ageing of the cells. The
BA 5000-1 battery pack measures
the maximum capacity and therefore
displays less than 100 % capacity for
older cells – even when they have
been fully charged.
Changing the microphone head
To change the microphone head of the SKM 5200:
Unscrew the microphone head by
turning it in the direction of the
arrow.
Pull off the microphone head .
Put on the new microphone head.
Screw tight the microphone head by
turning it against the direction
indicated by the arrow.
Different microphone heads ensure suitability for a wide variety of
applications:
Model
Type
Pick-up
pattern
SPL
ME 5002
condenser
omni
138 dB
ME 5004
condenser
cardioid
139 dB
ME 5005
condenser, high feedback super-cardioid 154 dB
rejection
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Model
Type
Pick-up
pattern
SPL
ME 5005e
condenser, high feedback super-cardioid 158 dB
rejection
MD 5005
dynamic, high feedback
rejection
super-cardioid 163 dB
ME 5009
condenser
wide cardioid
KK 105 S
(nickelcolored)
condenser (Neumann)
super-cardioid 155 dB
140 dB
KK 105 BK
(black)
condenser (Neumann)
super-cardioid 155 dB
KK 104 S
(nickelcolored)
condenser (Neumann)
cardioid
153 dB
KK 104 BK
(black)
condenser (Neumann)
cardioid
153 dB
Switching the radio microphone on/off
To switch the radio microphone on,
briefly press the red button .
The LED lights up and the
standard display is shown on the
display panel; after a short pause,
“RF” appears on the display panel.
The LC display remains backlit for
approx. 20 seconds.
Note:
y Remove the batteries or the battery pack when the radio microphone will not be used for extended periods of time.
y The radio microphone can only be switched off when the
lock mode is deactivated (see page 16)
To switch the radio microphone off,
press the red button until “OFF”
appears on the display panel.
The LED and the display on the
display panel go off.
Note:
y When in the setting mode of the operating menu, the red
button will cancel your entry (ESC function).
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Doing a frequency check
The radio microphone has a frequency check mode that prevents
that the radio microphone transmits on an unwanted frequency
after switch-on.
When switching on the device, keep
the red button depressed.
The current frequency is displayed
on the display panel without the radio microphone transmitting.
If the displayed frequency is the
wanted frequency, you can release
the red button .
RF After five seconds the “RF“ icon
MHz
appears and the radio microphone
starts transmitting.
If you want to select another frequency, proceed as follows:
Release the red button .
Within five seconds, press the multi-functions switch twice
(switch position SET).
You will be passed to the “CHAN” or “TUNE” menu and can
change the transmission frequency as required. (See “Adjustment tips for the operating menu” on page 23.)
Identifying the radio microphone
The radio microphone comes with nine interchangeable colorcoded identification markers, allowing you to clearly identify each
radio microphone.
To remove the identification
marker, press the two snap-in pins
together
while
sliding
the
identification marker out of the
guide rails.
Put on the new identification
marker by sliding it onto the guide
rails.
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The operating menu
The buttons
Button
Mode
Function
Red
button
(ON/OFF,
ESC)
Switched off
y Briefly pressing the button:
Switching the radio microphone
on
y Keeping the button pressed:
Doing a frequency check
Display mode
y Briefly pressing the button
(with activated autolock
function):
Immediately activating the lock
mode
y Briefly pressing the button
(with activated lock mode):
Calling up the lock mode for
deactivation
y Pressing the button for 3 sec.
(with deactivated lock mode):
Switching the radio microphone
off
SET
Selection mode
Cancelling the entry and returning
to the display mode
Setting mode
Cancelling the entry and returning
with the last setting stored to the
last parameter displayed in the
display mode
Display mode
y With deactivated lock mode:
Changing to the selection mode
y With activated lock mode:
Calling up the lock mode for
deactivation
Selection mode
Changing to the setting mode of the
selected menu
Setting mode
Storing the setting and returning to
the selection mode (“STORED” is
displayed)
(UP)/
Display mode
(DOWN)
Changing to the previous parameter
() or changing to the next
parameter ()
Selection mode
Changing to the previous menu ()
or changing to the next menu ()
Setting mode
Increasing () or reducing () the
setting of the selected menu
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The automatic lock mode (autolock function)
The radio microphone has a lock mode that prevents that the radio
microphone is accidentally programmed while operating. When
the autolock function is activated via the “LOCK” menu (see
“Activating/deactivating the automatic lock mode – LOCK” on
page 27) the lock mode is automatically activated 10 seconds
after pressing the last button and remains activated. .
AF
CH dB MHz
Prior to this, the lock mode icon flashes several times on the display.
At the same time, the display backlighting goes off.
Note:
You can deactivate the autolock function either permanently
(see page 27) or temporarily (see page 16).
Deactivating the autolock function temporarily
To be able to make changes to the settings via the operating
menu, you must temporarily deactivate the lock mode.
UP
SET
To achieve this, either press the red
button or the multi-function
switch (switch position SET).
“LOCK” appears on the display panel.
Slide the multi-function switch to
the position (UP) or ).
“UNLOCK” appears on the display
panel.
Press the multi-function switch (switch positionSET).
You can now change the settings.
DOWN
After you have exited the operating menu, the lock mode is
automatically re-activated after 10 seconds. You can also
immediately activate the lock mode by pressing the red button briefly.
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Working with the operating menu
The operating menu has three modes:
y Display mode
In display mode, you can display the current menu settings one
after the other – even when the lock mode is activated.
y Selection mode
In selection mode, you can select the menu whose setting you
want to change. To change to the selection mode, the lock mode
must be deactivated.
y Setting mode
In setting mode, you can change the setting of the selected
menu.
By way of example of the “LOWCUT” menu, this section describes
how to use the operating menu.
Selection mode
Display mode
Setting mode
SET/ON
MHz
MHz
SET
SET
TUNE
SET
LOWCUT
MHz
SET
120
MHz
Current
low-cut-frequency
Hz
Adjusting the
low-cut-frequency
STORED
Current
low-cut-frequency
190
SET
Hz
FLAT,
120 Hz, 190 Hz
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After switch-on
After switch-on, the standard display is shown on the display
panel. Depending on the setting, the transmission frequency, the
channel number or the name of the radio microphone is displayed.
Displaying the menu settings in display mode
In display mode, and with the lock mode activated, you can display
the current menu settings one after the other (see “Overview of
the operating menu” on page 21). After a few seconds, the display
returns to the standard display. With the lock mode activated, the
LC display is not backlit.
UP
SET
DOWN
Slide the multi-function switch to
the position (UP) or (DOWN) to
display the menu settings. If you slide
the multi-function switch repeatedly
to the same position, all menu
settings are displayed one after the
other.
Changing to the selection mode
To change from display mode to selection mode, you have to
deactivate the lock mode.
Deactivate the lock mode (see “Deactivating the autolock
function temporarily” on page 16). You can now select the
menu whose settings you want to adjust.
Press the multi-function switch (switch position SET) to
change to the menu that was displayed in display mode.
Selecting a menu
UP
SET
DOWN
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Slide the multi-function switch to
the position (UP) or (DOWN).
Press the multi-function switch (switch position SET).
The name of the selected menu starts
flashing.
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The following menus are available:
Menu
Function of the menu
CHAN
Selecting a channel
TUNE
Setting transmission frequencies for the channel
bank “VAR” (variable bank)
NAME
Entering a name
ATTEN
Adjusting the microphone sensitivity
LOWCUT
Adjusting the low-cut frequency
VIEW
Selecting the standard display
RESET
Loading the factory-preset default settings
LOCK
Activating/deactivating the autolock function
EXIT
Exiting the operating menu and returning to the
standard display
Changing to the setting mode of a selected menu
UP
SET
DOWN
Press the multi-function switch (switch position SET) to change to
the setting mode of the selected
menu.
The current setting that can be
adjusted flashes on the display.
Adjusting a setting
Use the multi-function switch to adjust the setting of the
selected menu.
By briefly sliding the multi-function switch to the position
(UP) or (DOWN), the display jumps either forwards or
backwards to the next setting.
In the “ATTEN”, “CHAN”, “TUNE” and “NAME” menu and when
slid to the position (UP) or (DOWN), the multi-function
switch features a “fast search” function, i.e. the display cycles
continuously. In the “TUNE” menu, the cycling of the display is
continuously accelerated. The “fast search” function allows
you to get fast and easily to your desired setting.
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Storing a setting
UP
SET
DOWN
Press the multi-function switch (switch
position
SET)
to
permanently store a setting. “STORED”
appears on the display panel,
indicating that the setting has been
stored.
The display then returns to the top
menu level.
With most menus, new settings become effective immediately
without having to be stored. An exception are the “TUNE” and
“CHAN” menus. With these menus, new settings only become
effective after they have been stored (“STORED” appears on the
display panel, indicating that the setting has been stored).
Exiting the operating menu
Select the “EXIT” menu to exit the
operating menu and to return to the
standard display.
When in the operating menu, pressing
the red button will cancel your entry (ESC function) and return you to
the standard display with the last
stored settings.
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Overview of the operating menu
Deactivate the lock mode before adjusting the settings (see
“Deactivating the autolock function temporarily” on page 16).
Pressing the red button will cancel your entry (ESC function)
and return you to the display mode.
Display mode
Setting mode
Selection mode
530.000
1 Sec.
MHz
CH MHz
Transmission frequ.
SET/
ON
1 Sec.
SET CHAN
RF SET
FIX. 01
VAR. 20
CH
CH
CH
Current
channel bank
Changing the
channel bank and
the channel
/ : Channel
VAR.01...20
FIX.01...20
STORED
/ : Channel
FIX.01...20
VAR.01...20
SET: Stores the
setting
SET
VAR.CH 20
SET TUNE
RF
MHz
Current frequency
on the selected
channel
Setting the
frequencies for the
channels of
channel bank "VAR"
CH
Keep SET
pressed
Current channel,
that can be
changed
SET
VAR.CH 20
VAR.CH 01
Current
channel
/ :
CH
CH
VAR.01...20
SET
1 Sek.
536.025
530.000
MHz
MHz
Current frequency
on the selected
channel
Current frequency
on the selected
channel
516.205
516.205
MHz
MHz
/ : Sets the
frequency in
5-kHz-steps
SET: Stores the
setting
RF
RF SET
Current name
NAME
SET
STORED
RF SET VOCAL RF
Assigning a name
IIIIIIII
dB
ATTEN
RF
SET
LOCAL RF
Current
name
STORED
RF
AF
/ : Sets the
frequency in
5-kHz-steps
SET: Stores the
setting
SET
/: Name
(6 characters)
Letter w/o pronounciation marks,
numbers form 0...9,
special characters,
spaces
SET:
5 x next character,
then store
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Display mode
VOCAL
RF
AF
IIIIIIII
Setting mode
Selection mode
NAME
RF
RF
SET
ATTEN RF SET
Current
modulation
RF
12
dB
Current
attenuation
Adjusting the
attenuation
/ : Adjusts the
attenuation in 1-dBsteps, -40...0 dB
SET: Stores the
setting
SET
dB
SET
Current
attenuation
STORED
SET LOWCUT RF SET
120 RF
Hz
Adjusting the
low-cut-frequency
Hz
Current
low-cut-frequency
STORED
VAR. 01
190 RF
Hz
Current
low cut frequency
RF
dB
VIEW
RF SET
FLAT,
120 Hz, 190 Hz
SET
FREQ RF
NAME RF
CH
Selecting the
standard display
Current
standard display
STORED
RESET
RF SET
Loading the
factory-preset
default settings
/ : FREQ,
CHAN, NAME
SET
RST. NO RF
RST. OK RF
Security check
/ : OK, NO
"reset" = OK:
SET: radio microphone
laods factory-preset
default settings,
standard display
appears
"reset" = NO :
SET: Reset is cancelled
SET
LOCK
RF SET
Setting the
autoloc-function
LOC. ON RF
Current
Setting
STORED
EXIT
RF
Exiting the
operating menue
MHz
22
RF
13
dB
LOC. OFF RF
/ :
LOC.ON
LOC.OFF
SET
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Adjustment tips for the operating menu
Selecting a channel – CHAN
Via the “CHAN” menu, you can switch between the channels in the
channel banks “FIX“ and “VAR“. The radio microphone is not
transmitting while this adjustment is being made.
When changing to the setting mode of the “CHAN” menu, the
current channel number appears on the display. After approx. 1
second, the currently assigned frequency is displayed.
1 sec.
CH
CH
CH
MHz
To select a different channel, slide the multi-function switch to
the position (UP) or (DOWN). The new channel number
appears on the display panel for approx. 1 second and then the
currently assigned frequency is displayed.
Only after the new setting has been stored (“STORED” has
appeared on the display panel) does the transmitter operate
on the transmission frequency of the new channel.
Selecting the frequencies to be stored in the channel
bank “VAR” – TUNE
Via the “TUNE” menu, you can freely select the frequencies to be
stored in the channel bank “VAR” (variable bank). The radio
microphone is not transmitting while this adjustment is being
made.
Note:
When you have selected the channel bank “FIX” and then
select the “TUNE” menu, the radio microphone automatically
switches to channel 01 of the channel bank “VAR” and “VAR”
briefly appears on the display panel.
The transmission frequencies are tunable in 5-kHz steps within a
switching bandwidth of 36 MHz max.
Note:
When operating a multi-channel system, make sure to only
use intermodulation-free frequencies.
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There are two options for setting the frequencies:
y You can set a new frequency for the selected channel:
UP
SET
DOWN
In the selection mode of the “TUNE”
menu, press the multi-function
switch (switch position SET). The
current channel number appears on
the display and then the currently
assigned frequency is displayed.
CH
CH
Change the frequency by sliding the
multi-function switch to the
position (UP) or (DOWN).
Store your setting.
MHz
MHz
y You can change to a different channel and set a new frequency
for the new channel:
UP
SET
DOWN
CH
RF
CH
CH
RF
MHz
MHz
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Press the multi-function switch for a
longer time (switch position
SET). The current channel flashes on
the display.
Select a new channel by sliding the
multi-function switch to the
position (UP) or (DOWN).
Confirm your selection by pressing the
multi-function switch (switch position
SET).
The current frequency of the selected
channel is displayed.
Change the frequency by sliding the
multi-function switch to the
position (UP) or (DOWN).
Store your setting.
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Entering a name – NAME
Via the “NAME” menu, you can enter a freely selectable name for
the radio microphone. This name can be displayed on the standard
display and can consist of up to six characters such as:
y letters (without pronounciation marks),
y numbers from 0 to 9,
y special characters and spaces.
After you have changed to the setting mode of the “NAME” menu,
the first segment starts flashing on the display.
UP
SET
DOWN
Slide the multi-function switch to the position (UP) or (DOWN)
to select a character.
(By sliding the switch only once, the
display jumps either forwards or
backwards to the next character. If
you keep the switch slid, the display
starts cycling continuously.)
Press the multi-function switch (switch position SET) to change to
the next segment.
Have you entered the name
completely? Press the multifunction switch (switch position
SET) to store your setting.
“STORED” appears on the display
panel.
Adjusting the microphone sensitivity – ATTEN
Via the “ATTEN” menu, you can adjust the radio microphone’s
sensitivity by changing its input attenuation.
The input attenuation is correctly
RF
AF
dB
adjusted when the level display for audio
signal “AF” shows full deflection only
during the loudest passages. The input
attenuation can be adjusted in 1-dB steps
from –40 dB to 0 dB.
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Microphone sensitivity of the SKM 5200 and the SKM 5000:
SKM 5200:
Setting in dB
–40
–30
–20
–10
0
SKM 5000:
Switch position
1
2
3
4
5
Adjusting the low-cut frequency – LOWCUT
To reduce unwanted low-frequency noise such as engine, wind
and rumble noise, you can activate a low-cut filter. The low-cut
frequency can be set to 190 Hz or 120 Hz.
If you do not want to reduce low-frequency signal portions, select
the setting “FLAT”.
Selecting the standard display – VIEW
Via the “VIEW” menu, you can select one of the following standard
displays:
CH
CH
CH
MHz
Transmission
frequency “FREQ”
RF
RF
RF
Channel
“CHAN”
Name
“NAME”
The selected standard display is shown
y after switch-on,
y after the menu settings have been displayed in display mode.
Loading the factory-preset default settings – RESET
Via the “RESET” menu, you can load the factory-preset default
settings. After the reset, the standard display is shown on the
display panel.
Low-cut frequency
flat
Microphone sensitivity
–20 dB
Name
5200
Standard display
frequency
Autolock function
deactivated
Channel
FIX 01
Frequencies in the channel bank “VAR” are reset
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Activating/deactivating the automatic lock mode –
LOCK
The radio microphone has an autolock function (automatic lock
mode) that can be activated or deactivated via the “LOCK” menu.
When the autolock function is activated, the lock mode is
automatically activated 10 seconds after pressing the last button.
The lock mode protects the radio microphone from accidental
programming. For daily use, we would recommend activating the
autolock function.
UP
SET
DOWN
RF
RF
In the selection mode of the “LOCK”
menu, press the multi-function
switch (switch position SET).
The current setting of the autolock
function is displayed.
Change the setting by sliding the
multi-function switch to the
position (UP) or (DOWN).
Select “LOC.ON” to activate the
autolock function or select “LOC.OFF”
to deactivate the autolock function.
Store your setting.
Exiting the operating menu – EXIT
Via the “EXIT” menu, you can exit the operating menu and return
to the standard display.
When in the operating menu, briefly pressing the red button will
cancel your entry (ESC function) and return you to the standard
display without saving any changes.
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If problems occur ...
Error checklist
Problem
Possible cause
Possible solution
No operation
indication
Batteries are flat or
inserted incorrectly,
battery pack is flat
Replace the batteries or
check if they are
inserted correctly or
recharge the battery
pack
Transmitter
Lock mode is activated
cannot be
switched off/
Settings cannot
be changed
Deactivate the lock
mode (see
“Deactivating the
autolock function
temporarily” on page
16)
Receiver:
No RF signal
Transmitter and
receiver are not on the
same channel
Set transmitter and
receiver to the same
channel
Transmitter is out of
range
Check the squelch
threshold setting
or reduce the distance
between receiving
antenna and
transmitter
Weak signal
Antenna signal is
attenuated
Do not clasp the
antenna section
Audio signal
has a high level
of background
noise
Transmitter’s input
See “Adjusting the
attenuation is adjusted microphone sensitivity
too high
– ATTEN” on page 25
Audio signal is
distorted
Transmitter’s input
See “Adjusting the
attenuation is adjusted microphone sensitivity
too low
– ATTEN” on page 25
Receiver’s output level
is adjusted too low
Receiver’s output level
is adjusted too high
Increase the line output
level
Reduce the line output
level
If problems occur that are not listed in the above table or if the
problems cannot be solved with the proposed solutions, please
contact your local Sennheiser agent for assistance.
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Tips for optimum reception
y The transmission range depends to a large extent on the
location and can be up to 150 m. There should be a “free line of
sight” between transmitting and receiving antennas.
y To avoid overmodulating the receiver, observe a minimum
distance of 5 m between transmitting and receiving antennas.
y Do not clasp the antenna section of the radio microphone with
both hands.
Tips for multi-channel operation
y When operating a multi-channel system, make sure to only use
intermodulation-free frequencies.
Maintenance and care
CAUTION!
Water can damage the electronics of the radio
microphone!
Water entering the housing of the radio
microphone can cause a short-circuit and
damage the electronics.
Only use a slightly damp cloth to clean the
radio microphone.
If the radio microphone is soiled, you can clean it with a slightly
damp cloth.
Note:
Do not use any cleansing agents or solvents.
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Specifications
Modulation
wideband FM
Frequency range
450–960 MHz
Switching bandwidth
36 MHz
Transmission frequencies channel bank “FIX” with customerspecific frequencies
channel bank “VAR”
with 20 freely selectable frequencies
(frequencies tunable in steps of 5 kHz)
RF output power
50 mW (–3 dB) at 50 Ω
Frequency stability
± 10 kHz within the specified
temperature range
Spurious emission
< 4 nW
Nominal/peak deviation
± 40 kHz/± 56 kHz FM
Signal-to-noise ratio
typ. 114 dB (A)rms (ATTEN –40 dB)
< 0.5 %
THD
(at 1 kHz, nom. deviation)
AF frequency response
60–20,000 Hz
Noise reductions system
Sennheiser HiDyn plus™
Low-cut frequency
(–3 dB)
adjustable (flat, 120 Hz, 190 Hz)
Sensitivity
adjustable in steps of 1 dB from
–40 to 0 dB
Power supply
via B 5000 (two AA size cells)
or BA 5000 (battery pack)
Operating time
typ. 8 h with B 5000-1
typ. 8 h with BA 5000-1
Temperature range
–10 to +55 °C
Dimensions
length: 200 mm, ∅ 35.5 mm
Weight
approx. 300 g
Type approval
USA:
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FCC-Part 74.861
FCC ID: DMOSKM52
Canada: RSS-123
IC: 2099A-SKM5200
EU:
ETSI EN 300 442-1/-2
CE 0682!
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Accessories
003763
003760
005249
003762
003761
003823
008474
008476
008533
008534
005273
005274
003554
051662
003824
003825
003826
003827
003828
003829
512888
ME 5009 microphone head
ME 5005 microphone head
ME 5005e microphone head
ME 5004 microphone head
ME 5002 microphone head
MD 5005 microphone head
Neumann KK 105 S microphone head
Neumann KK 105 S-BK microphone head
Neumann KK 104 S-BK microphone head
Neumann KK 104 S microphone head
B 5000-1 battery box
BA 5000-1 battery pack incl. charging adapter for the
L 50 charger
L 50 charger (for BA 5000 battery pack)
Charging adapter for L 50 charger
MZW 5000-ANT windshield, anthracite,
without identification ring
MZW 5000-BL windshield with blue identification ring
MZW 5000-GE windshield with yellow identification ring
MZW 5000-GN windshield with green identification ring
MZW 5000-RT windshield with red identification ring
MZW 5000-WS windshield with white identification ring
9 color-coded identification markers
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Manufacturer declarations
Warranty regulations
The guarantee period for this Sennheiser product is 24 months from the date
of purchase. Excluded are accessory items, rechargeable or disposable batteries that are delivered with the product; due to their characteristics these products have a shorter service life that is principally dependent on the individual
frequency of use.
The guarantee period starts from the date of original purchase. For this reason,
we recommend that the sales receipt be retained as proof of purchase. Without this proof (which is checked by the responsible Sennheiser service partner) you will not be reimbursed for any repairs that are carried out.
Depending on our choice, guarantee service comprises, free of charge, the
removal of material and manufacturing defects through repair or replacement
of either individual parts or the entire device. Inappropriate usage (e.g. operating faults, mechanical damages, incorrect operating voltage), wear and tear,
force majeure and defects which were known at the time of purchase are excluded from guarantee claims. The guarantee is void if the product is manipulated
by non-authorised persons or repair stations.
In the case of a claim under the terms of this guarantee, send the device, including acces-sories and sales receipt, to the responsible service partner. To minimise the risk of transport damage, we recommend that the original packaging
is used. Your legal rights against the seller, resulting from the contract of sale,
are not affected by this guarantee.
The guarantee can be claimed in all countries outside the U.S. provided that no
national law limits our terms of guarantee.
Approval
This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of Directives 1999/5/EC, 89/336/
EC or 73/23/EC. The declaration is available on the internet site
at www.sennheiser.com.
Before putting the device into operation, please observe the respective
country-specific regulations!
Batteries or rechargeable batteries
Please dispose of batteries or rechargeable batteries as special waste or return them to your specialist dealer.
WEEE Declaration
Please dispose of this product at the end of its operational
lifetime by bringing it to your local collection point or recycling
centre for such equipment.
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Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
30900 Wedemark, Germany
Phone +49 (5130) 600 0
Fax +49 (5130) 600 300
www.sennheiser.com
Printed in Germany
Publ. 01/07
512717/A03