Sennheiser Satellite Radio SKP 2000 User Manual

SKP 2000  
Instruction manual  
 
Contents  
Contents  
Important safety instructions .......................................................................... 2  
The SKP 2000 plug-on transmitter .................................................................. 3  
Areas of application ........................................................................................ 3  
The frequency bank system .......................................................................... 4  
Delivery includes .................................................................................................. 5  
Product overview ................................................................................................. 6  
Overview of the SKP 2000 plug-on transmitter ........................................ 6  
Overview of the displays ................................................................................ 7  
Putting the plug-on transmitter into operation .......................................... 8  
Inserting the batteries/accupack ................................................................. 8  
Charging the accupack .................................................................................... 9  
Plugging the plug-on transmitter onto a microphone ............................. 9  
Using the plug-on transmitter ...................................................................... 10  
Switching the plug-on transmitter on/off .............................................. 10  
Deactivating the lock mode temporarily ................................................. 11  
Selecting a standard display ...................................................................... 14  
Using the operating menu ............................................................................. 15  
The buttons .................................................................................................... 15  
Overview of the operating menu ............................................................... 15  
Working with the operating menu .......................................................... 17  
Adjusting settings via the operating menu ............................................... 19  
The main menu “Menu” .............................................................................. 19  
The extended menu “Advanced Menu” ................................................... 22  
Cleaning the plug-on transmitter ................................................................. 27  
Recommendations and tips ........................................................................... 28  
If a problem occurs ... ....................................................................................... 29  
Accessories ......................................................................................................... 30  
Specifications .................................................................................................... 31  
Manufacturer Declarations ............................................................................. 33  
Index .................................................................................................................... 35  
Supplementary information can be found on the SKP 2000  
product page on our website at www.sennheiser.com.  
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Important safety instructions  
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 in this instruction manual.  
• Use only a cloth for cleaning the product.  
• Do not place the product near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves,  
or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
• Only use attachments/accessories 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 short circuits, do not use the product  
near water and do not expose it to rain or moisture.  
Replacement parts  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses  
replacement parts specified by Sennheiser or those having the same  
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result  
in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.  
Intended use  
Intended use of the SKP 2000 plug-on transmitter includes:  
• having read these instructions especially the chapter “Important safety  
instructions”,  
• using the product within the operating conditions and limitations  
described in this instruction manual.  
“Improper use” means using the product other than as described in this  
instruction manual, or under operating conditions which differ from those  
described herein.  
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The SKP 2000 plug-on transmitter  
The SKP 2000 plug-on transmitter  
This plug-on transmitter is part of the 2000 series. With this series,  
Sennheiser offers high-quality state-of-the-art RF transmission systems  
with a high level of operational reliability and ease of use. Transmitters  
and receivers permit wireless transmission with studio-quality sound.  
Features of the 2000 series:  
• Optimized PLL synthesizer and microprocessor technology  
HDX noise reduction system  
• Pilot tone squelch control  
• Switching bandwidth of up to 75 MHz  
• Increased immunity to intermodulation and interferences in  
multi-channel operation  
Areas of application  
The plug-on transmitter can be combined with the EK 2000 portable  
receiver and the EM 2000 and EM 2050 rack-mount receivers. These  
receivers are available in the same UHF frequency ranges and are equipped  
with the same frequency bank system. This has the advantage that  
• a transmission system is ready for immediate use after switch-on,  
• several transmission systems can be operated simultaneously on the  
preset frequencies without causing intermodulation interference.  
Transmitter  
Combinable with ... Receiver  
SKP 2000  
dynamic and  
condenser  
EK 2000 portable receiver  
microphones  
We recommend  
using Sennheiser  
microphones.  
EM 2000 receiver  
EAK  
0
-10  
-20  
-30  
True Diversity Receiver EM 2000  
B.Ch: 20.64  
**2000**  
40  
30  
20  
10  
543.200MHz  
SKP2000  
EQ:  
-40  
AF  
RF  
MUTE  
12dB  
P
+
EM 2050 twin receiver  
PEAK  
0
PEAK  
0
B.Ch: 20.64  
**2000**  
True Diversity Receiver EM 2050  
B.Ch: 20.64  
**2000**  
40  
30  
20  
10  
40  
30  
20  
10  
-10  
-20  
-30  
-40  
AF  
-10  
-20  
-30  
-40  
AF  
543.200MHz  
543.200MHz  
EQ:  
SKM2000  
EQ:  
SKP2000  
RF  
P
+
12dB MUTE  
RF  
P
+
12dB MUTE  
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The SKP 2000 plug-on transmitter  
The frequency bank system  
The plug-on transmitter is available in 5 UHF frequency ranges with up to  
3,000 transmission frequencies per frequency range:  
Range Aw:  
Range Gw:  
Range Bw:  
626 – 698  
Range Cw:  
718 – 790  
Range Dw:  
790 – 865  
516 – 558 558 – 626  
500  
600  
700  
800  
Each frequency range (Aw-Dw, Gw) offers 26 frequency banks with up to  
64 channels each:  
Channel 1 – frequency preset  
Channel 2 – frequency preset  
Frequency bank 1 ... 20  
Channel 64 – frequency preset  
Channel 1 – freely selectable frequency  
Channel 2 – freely selectable frequency  
Frequency bank U1 ... U6  
Channel 64 – freely selectable frequency  
Each of the channels in the frequency banks “1” to “20” has been factory-  
preset to a fixed frequency (frequency preset). The factory-preset  
frequencies within one frequency bank are intermodulation-free. These  
frequencies cannot be changed.  
For an overview of the frequency presets, please refer to the supplied  
frequency information sheet. Updated versions of the frequency  
information sheet can be downloaded from the SKP 2000 product page on  
The frequency banks “U1” to “U6” allow you to freely select and store  
frequencies. It might be that these frequencies are not intermodulation-  
free.  
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Delivery includes  
Delivery includes  
The packaging contains the following items:  
1 SKP 2000 plug-on transmitter  
2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V  
1 instruction manual  
1 POP 1 pouch (with belt clip)  
1 frequency information sheet  
1 RF power information sheet  
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Product overview  
Product overview  
Overview of the SKP 2000 plug-on transmitter  
³
·
»
¿
´
²
º
¾
µ
¸
³ Microphone input, XLR-3 socket Operation and battery status  
(female, unbalanced)  
indicator, red LED  
lit = ON  
flashing = LOW BATTERY  
· Mechanical locking ring of  
XLR-3 socket  
º ON/OFF button  
» Infra-red interface  
with ESC function (cancel)  
¿ Display panel, backlit in orange  
¾ MUTE switch  
´ UP button (̆)  
µ SET button  
² DOWN button (̄)  
¸ Battery compartment cover  
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Product overview  
Overview of the displays  
After switch-on, the plug-on transmitter displays the “Frequency/Name”  
standard display. For further illustrations and examples of the different  
standard displays, refer to page 14.  
The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20  
seconds.  
MHz  
543.850  
**2000**  
P
MUTE  
AF  
Display  
Meaning  
Audio level “AF” Modulation of the plug-on transmitter with  
peak hold function  
Frequency  
Name  
Current transmission frequency  
Freely selectable name of the transmitter  
RF signal is being transmitted  
Transmission  
icon  
Lock mode icon  
P” (pilot tone)  
MUTE”  
Lock mode is activated  
Pilot tone transmission is activated  
Microphone input is muted  
Charge status:  
Battery status  
approx. 100 %  
approx. 70 %  
approx. 30 %  
charge status is critical,  
the red LOW BATTERY LED is  
flashing  
:
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Putting the plug-on transmitter into operation  
Putting the plug-on transmitter into  
operation  
Inserting the batteries/accupack  
For powering the plug-on transmitter, you can either use two 1.5 V AA size  
batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack (see  
̈ Slide the battery compartment cover ¸ in the direction of the  
embossed arrow and open the cover ¸.  
¸
̈ Insert the two batteries or the accupack as shown below. Please  
observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries/accupack.  
¸
̈ Close the battery compartment.  
The battery compartment cover ¸ locks into place with an audible  
click.  
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Putting the plug-on transmitter into operation  
Charging the accupack  
̈ Remove the BA 2015 accupack.  
̈ Insert the BA 2015 accupack into the L 2015 charger (see  
The L 2015 charger can only charge the BA 2015 accupack.  
Standard batteries (primary cells) or individual rechargeable  
battery cells cannot be charged.  
Plugging the plug-on transmitter onto a microphone  
̈ Plug the microphone’s XLR-3M socket onto the transmitter’s XLR-3F  
socket ³. Make sure that the latch ¹ locks into place.  
³
¹
·
̈ Tighten the locking ring · in the direction of the arrow.  
The transmitter uses the microphone body as an antenna –  
therefore microphones with a metal casing should be used for  
best signal transmission.  
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Using the plug-on transmitter  
Using the plug-on transmitter  
To establish a transmission link, proceed as follows:  
1. Switch the receiver on (see the instruction manual of the receiver).  
2. Switch the plug-on transmitter on (see next section).  
The transmission link is established and the diversity receiver’s RF level  
display “RF” reacts.  
It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 26.  
If you cannot establish a transmission link between plug-on transmitter  
Switching the plug-on transmitter on/off  
º
To switch the plug-on transmitter on (online operation):  
ON/OFF  
̈ Press the ON/OFF button º.  
The plug-on transmitter transmits an RF signal. The red  
ON LED lights up and the “Frequency/Name” standard  
display appears on the display panel. The transmission icon ብ  
is displayed.  
To switch the plug-on transmitter on and to deactivate the RF signal on  
switch-on (offline operation):  
ON/OFF  
̈ Keep the ON/OFF button º pressed until “RF Mute On?”  
appears on the display panel.  
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Using the plug-on transmitter  
SET  
̈ Press the SET button.  
The transmission frequency is displayed but the plug-on  
transmitter does not transmit an RF signal. The transmission  
icon is not displayed.  
MHz  
543.850  
**2000**  
P
MUTE  
AF  
Use this function to save battery power or to prepare a plug-on  
transmitter for use during live operation without causing  
interference to existing transmission links.  
To activate the RF signal:  
ON/OFF  
̈ Press the ON/OFF button.  
RF Mute Off?” appears on the display panel.  
SET  
̈ Press the SET button.  
The transmission icon is displayed again.  
To switch the plug-on transmitter off:  
̈ If necessary, deactivate the lock mode (see page 11).  
ON/OFF  
̈ Keep the ON/OFF button º pressed until “OFF” appears on  
the display panel.  
The red ON LED goes off and the display panel turns off.  
When in the operating menu, pressing the ON/OFF button º will  
cancel your entry (ESC function) and return you to the current  
standard display.  
Deactivating the lock mode temporarily  
You can activate or deactivate the automatic lock mode via the “Auto  
Lock” menu item (see page 21). If the lock mode is activated, you have to  
temporarily deactivate it In order to be able to operate the plug-on  
transmitter:  
ON/OFF  
SET  
̈ Press the SET button or the ON/OFF button.  
Locked” appears on the display panel.  
̈ Press the UP button.  
Unlock?” appears on the display panel.  
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Using the plug-on transmitter  
SET  
̈ Press the SET button.  
The lock mode is temporarily deactivated.  
– When you are in the operating menu, the lock mode  
remains deactivated until you exit the operating menu.  
– When one of the standard displays is shown, the lock mode  
is automatically activated after 10 seconds.  
The lock mode icon flashes prior to the lock mode being activated again.  
MHz  
543.850  
**2000**  
MUTE  
P
AF  
Muting the audio signal or deactivating the RF signal  
¾
The MUTE switch ¾ allows you to mute the audio signal or to deactivate  
the RF signal. Via the “Mute Mode” menu item, you can set the desired  
function of the MUTE switch ¾ (see page 23).  
Setting  
AF On/Off” ... to the left (position MUTE) Mutes the audio signal  
... to the right Unmutes the audio signal  
Slide the MUTE switch ¾...  
Function  
RF On/Off” ... to the left (position MUTE) Deactivates the RF signal  
(offline operation)  
... to the right  
Activates the RF signal  
(online operation)  
Disabled”  
No function  
̈ From the “Mute Mode” menu item, select the desired setting (see  
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Using the plug-on transmitter  
̈ Exit the operating menu.  
̈ Slide the MUTE switch ¾ to the left, to the position MUTE.  
The plug-on transmitter reacts as indicated in the table.  
The current state of the muting function or the RF signal is displayed on  
the display panel of the plug-on transmitter:  
MHz  
543.850  
**2000**  
AF P  
MUTE  
State  
Transmitter’s display panel  
MUTEis displayed  
Audio signal is muted  
Audio signal is activated  
(muting is canceled)  
MUTEis not displayed  
RF signal is deactivated  
MUTEis displayed,  
transmission icon is not displayed  
RF signal is activated  
MUTEis not displayed,  
transmission icon is displayed  
You can also deactivate the RF signal on switch-on. For more  
information, refer to the chapter “Switching the plug-on  
Using the ON/OFF button, you can also activate/deactivate the RF  
signal during operation. To do so, briefly press the ON/OFF button  
and proceed as described on page 10.  
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Using the plug-on transmitter  
Selecting a standard display  
̈ Press the UP/DOWN button to select a standard display:  
Contents of the display Selectable standard display  
Frequency/Name”  
543.850MHz  
**2000**  
AF P  
MUTE  
Channel/Frequency”  
Name/Channel”  
B.Ch: 19.31  
543.850MHz  
AF P  
MUTE  
**2000**  
B.Ch: 19.31  
AF P  
MUTE  
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Using the operating menu  
Using the operating menu  
A special feature of the Sennheiser 2000 series is the consistent, intuitive  
menu structure of transmitters and receivers. As a result, adjustments to  
the settings can be made quickly – even in stressful situations, for example  
on stage or during a live show or presentation.  
The buttons  
Button  
Function of the button  
Press the ON/OFF button • Switches the plug-on transmitter on and  
off  
ON/OFF  
• Cancels the entry and returns to the  
current standard display (ESC function)  
• Activates/deactivates the RF signal  
Press the SET button  
• Changes from the current standard display  
to the operating menu  
SET  
• Calls up a menu item  
• Enters a submenu  
• Stores the settings and returns to the  
operating menu  
Press the UP/DOWN  
button  
• Selects a standard display  
• Changes to the next/previous menu item  
• Changes the setting of a menu item  
Overview of the operating menu  
Extended menu  
“Advanced Menu”  
Main menu  
“Menu”  
Sensitivity  
Frequency Preset  
Name  
Tune  
Mute Mode  
RF Power  
Auto Lock  
Advanced  
Exit  
PhantomPower48V  
Pilot Tone  
LCD Contrast  
Reset  
Software Revision  
Exit  
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Using the operating menu  
Display  
Function of the menu item  
Page  
Main menu “Menu”  
Sensitivity  
Adjusts the sensitivity “AF”  
Frequency Preset  
Name  
Sets the frequency bank and the channel  
Enters a freely selectable name  
Auto Lock  
Activates/deactivates the automatic lock  
mode  
Advanced  
Exit  
Calls up the extended menu  
Advanced Menu”  
Exits the operating menu and returns to  
the current standard display  
Extended menu “Advanced Menu”  
Tune  
Sets the transmission frequencies for the  
frequency banks “U1” to “U6”  
Sets the frequency bank, the channel and  
the transmission frequency  
(frequency banks “U1” to “U6”)  
Mute Mode  
RF Power  
Sets the mode for the MUTE switch ¾  
Adjusts the transmission power  
PhantomPower 48V Activates/deactivates the phantom  
powering  
Pilot Tone  
Activates/deactivates the pilot tone  
transmission  
LCD Contrast  
Reset  
Adjusts the contrast of the display panel  
Resets the settings made in the operating  
menu  
Software Revision  
Exit  
Displays the current software revision  
Exits the extended menu “Advanced  
Menu” and returns to the main menu  
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Using the operating menu  
Working with the operating menu  
If the lock mode is activated, you have to deactivate it In order to  
be able to work with the operating menu (see page 11).  
By way of example of the “Sensitivity” menu, this section describes how to  
use the operating menu.  
Changing from a standard display to the operating menu  
SET  
̈ Press the SET button.  
The current standard display is replaced by the main menu.  
The last selected menu item is displayed.  
Selecting a menu item  
̈ Press the UP/DOWN button to change to the “Sensitivity”  
menu item.  
The current setting of the menu item is displayed:  
Menu  
Sensitivity  
–12 dB  
Changing and storing settings  
Menu  
Sensitivity  
Sensitivity  
– 12 dB  
Sensitivity  
–36 dB  
–12 dB  
Call up  
“Sensitivity”  
Select the desired  
setting  
Store the setting  
“Stored”  
SET  
̈ Press the SET button to call up the menu item.  
̈ Press the UP/DOWN button button to adjust the input  
sensitivity.  
SET  
̈ Press the SET button to store the setting.  
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Using the operating menu  
Canceling an entry  
ON/OFF  
̈ Press the ON/OFF button to cancel the entry.  
The current standard display appears on the display panel.  
To subsequently return to the last edited menu item:  
SET  
̈ Press the SET button repeatedly until the last edited menu  
item appears.  
Exiting a menu item  
̈ Change to the “Exit” menu item.  
Menu  
Exit  
SET  
̈ Confirm your selection.  
You return to the next higher menu level or you exit the  
operating menu and return to the current standard display.  
To directly return to the current standard display:  
ON/OFF  
̈ Press the ON/OFF button.  
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu  
Adjusting settings via the operating  
menu  
Make use of the possibility to adjust settings via the operating  
menu of your receiver and to transfer these settings to the plug-  
on transmitter.  
For more information, refer to the instruction manual of the  
receiver. The relevant information is marked with the sync icon.  
The main menu “Menu”  
Adjusting the input sensitivity – “Sensitivity”  
Menu  
Sensitivity  
Sensitivity  
– 12 dB  
Sensitivity  
–36 dB  
–12 dB  
Call up  
“Sensitivity”  
Select the desired  
setting  
Store the setting  
“Stored”  
Adjustment range: 0 to –48 dB, adjustable in steps of 6 dB  
The audio level display “AFalways indicates the audio level,  
even if the plug-on transmitter is muted, e.g. allowing you to  
check the adjusted sensitivity before live operation.  
B.Ch: 19.31  
543.850MHz  
AF P  
MUTE  
Input sensitivity  
adjusted...  
Effect/display  
... too high  
Close talking distances, speakers with loud voices or  
loud music passages cause overmodulation in the  
transmission link.  
The audio level display “AFshows full deflection  
for the duration of the overmodulation.  
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu  
Input sensitivity  
adjusted...  
Effect/display  
... correctly  
The audio level display “AFshows full deflection  
only during the loudest passages.  
... too low  
The transmission link is undermodulated. This  
results in a signal with high background noise.  
Adjust a low input sensitivity when using condenser microphones,  
adjust a high input sensitivity when using dynamic microphones.  
Selecting the frequency bank and the channel manually –  
“Frequency Preset”  
Frequency Preset  
B.Ch: 18.26  
Frequency Preset  
B.Ch: 19.26  
Menu  
Frequency Preset  
B.Ch: 18.26  
546.550MHz  
538.475MHz  
Call up “Frequency  
Preset”  
Select the frequency  
bank and confirm  
Select the channel;  
store the setting  
“Stored”  
When you are in the “Frequency Preset” menu item, the RF signal  
is deactivated.  
Overview of the frequency banks and channels:  
Frequency bank  
Channels  
Type  
1” to “20”  
up to 64 per  
frequency  
bank  
System bank:  
frequencies are factory-preset  
U1” to “U6”  
up to 64 per  
frequency  
bank  
User bank:  
frequencies are freely selectable  
When setting up multi-channel systems, please observe the  
following:  
Only the factory-preset frequencies within one frequency bank  
(“1” to “20”) are intermodulation-free. It is vital to observe the  
notes on frequency selection on page 26.  
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu  
Entering a name – “Name”  
Menu  
Name  
Name  
Lichael  
Name  
Michael  
Lichael  
Call up “Name”  
Enter a character  
and confirm  
Enter a character;  
store the setting  
“Stored”  
Via the “Name” menu item, you can enter a freely selectable name (e.g. the  
name of the performer) for the plug-on transmitter. The name can be  
displayed on the “Frequency/Name” and “Name/Channel” standard  
displays (see page 14). The name can consist of up to 8 characters such as:  
• letters (without pronounciation marks),  
• numbers from 0 to 9,  
• special characters and spaces.  
To enter a name, proceed as follows:  
̈ Press the UP/DOWN button to select a character.  
SET  
̈ Press the SET button to change to the next segment/  
character or to store the complete entry.  
Activating/deactivating the automatic lock mode – “Auto Lock”  
Menu  
Auto Lock  
Auto Lock  
Active  
Auto Lock  
Inactive  
Active  
Store the setting  
Call up  
“Auto Lock”  
Select the desired  
setting  
“Stored”  
The lock mode prevents that the plug-on transmitter is accidentally  
switched off or programed during operation. The lock mode icon ቦ  
on  
the current standard display indicates that the lock mode is activated.  
̈ Press the UP/DOWN button to select the desired setting.  
For information on how to use the lock mode, refer to page 11.  
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu  
The extended menu “Advanced Menu”  
Setting the transmission frequencies for the frequency banks  
“U1” to “U6” – “Tune”  
When you have selected one of the system banks and then select  
the “Tune” menu, the plug-on transmitter automatically switches  
to channel 1 of the frequency bank “U1”. In this case, “U1.1”  
briefly appears on the display panel.  
Upon delivery, the channels of the frequency banks “U1” to “U6”  
are not assigned a transmission frequency.  
When you are in the “Tune” menu item, the RF signal is  
deactivated.  
Via the “Tune” menu item, you can:  
1. set a transmission frequency to be stored in the current channel of the  
frequency bank (“U1” to “U6”)  
2. or select a frequency bank (“U1” to “U6”) and a channel and assign this  
channel a transmission frequency.  
It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 26.  
Setting a transmission frequency for the current channel  
̈ Press the UP/DOWN button until the “Tune” menu item  
appears.  
SET  
̈ Press the SET button.  
The frequency selection appears.  
Advanced Menu  
Tune  
Tune  
543 .850 MHz  
Tune  
543.850MHz  
B.Ch: U. 1  
B.Ch: U. 1  
Call up “Tune”  
Select the MHz  
value and confirm  
Select the kHz  
value; store the  
setting  
“Stored”  
̈ Set the desired frequency.  
SET  
̈ Press the SET button.  
Your settings are stored. The “Tune” menu item appears.  
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu  
Selecting a frequency bank and a channel and assigning this  
channel a transmission frequency  
̈ Press the UP/DOWN button until the “Tune” menu item  
appears.  
̈ Keep the SET button pressed until the frequency bank  
SET  
selection appears.  
Advanced Menu  
Tune  
Tune  
543.850MHz  
Tune  
543.850MHz  
B.Ch: U. 1  
B.Ch: U. 1  
Call up “Tune”  
(special function)  
Select the frequency  
bank and confirm  
Select the channel;  
store the setting  
“Stored”  
̈ Set the desired frequency bank and the desired channel.  
SET  
̈ Press the SET button.  
The frequency selection appears.  
̈ Set the desired frequency.  
Setting the mode for the MUTE switch – “Mute Mode”  
Advanced Menu  
Mute Mode  
Mute Mode  
AF On/Off  
Mute Mode  
RF On/Off  
Call up  
“Mute Mode”  
Select the desired  
setting  
Store the setting  
“Stored”  
Mode  
Function  
AF On/Off” When the switch is in the MUTE position,  
no audio signal is transmitted.  
RF On/Off” When the switch is in the MUTE position,  
the RF signal is deactivated  
.
Disabled” The muting function is deactivated.  
For information on how to use the MUTE switch ¾, refer to page 12.  
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu  
Adjusting the transmission power – “RF Power”  
Advanced Menu  
RF Power  
RF Power  
Standard  
RF Power  
Low  
Call up  
“RF Power”  
Select the desired  
setting  
Store the setting  
“Stored”  
Via the “RF Power” menu item, you can adjust the transmission power in  
three steps (“Low”, “Standard” and “High”).  
It is vital to observe the notes on the enclosed frequency  
information sheet!  
Activating/deactivating the phantom powering –  
“PhantomPower 48V”  
Advanced Menu  
PhantomPower 48V  
PhantomPower 48V  
A c t i v e  
PhantomPower 48V  
I n a c t i v e  
Call up “Phantom-  
Power 48V”  
Select the desired  
setting  
Store the setting  
“Stored”  
Via the “PhantomPower 48V” menu item, you can activate or deactivate  
the 48V phantom powering for condenser microphones.  
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu  
Activating/deactivating the pilot tone transmission –  
“Pilot Tone”  
Advanced Menu  
Pilot Tone  
Pilot  
A c t i v e  
Pilot  
I n a c t i v e  
Call up  
“Pilot Tone”  
Select the desired  
setting  
Store the setting  
“Stored”  
The plug-on transmitter adds an inaudible pilot tone to the audio signal.  
The receiver detects and evaluates the pilot tone, and is thus able to  
identify the signal of the matching transmitter and mute all others. The  
pilot tone supports the receiver’s squelch function.  
Adjusting the contrast of the display panel – “LCD Contrast”  
You can adjust the contrast of the display panel in 16 steps.  
Resetting the settings made in the operating menu – “Reset”  
Advanced Menu  
Reset  
Reset  
Yes  
Call up “Reset”  
Select the desired  
setting; apply the  
setting  
“Stored”  
When resetting the settings made in the operating menu, only the  
selected settings for the pilot tone and for the frequency banks “U1” to  
U6” remain unchanged. For an overview of the factory-preset default  
settings, refer to the enclosed frequency information sheet.  
Displaying the software revision – “Software Revision”  
You can display the current software revision of the plug-on transmitter.  
̈ For information on software updates, visit the SKP 2000 product page  
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Synchronizing the plug-on transmitter with a receiver  
Synchronizing the plug-on transmitter  
with a receiver  
When synchronizing the plug-on transmitter with a receiver, please  
observe the following:  
̈ Only use a plug-on transmitter and a receiver from the same  
frequency range (see the type plates on the transmitter and  
the receiver).  
̈ Make sure that the desired frequencies are listed in the  
enclosed frequency information sheet.  
̈ Make sure that the desired frequencies are approved and legal  
in your country and, if necessary, apply for an operating  
license.  
Synchronizing the plug-on transmitter with the  
receiver – individual operation  
Upon delivery, the plug-on transmitter and the receiver are synchronized  
with each other. If, however, you cannot establish a transmission link  
between plug-on transmitter and receiver, you have to synchronize the  
channels of the devices.  
For information on automatic synchronization of the plug-on transmitter  
with the receiver (individual operation), refer to the instruction manual of  
the receiver. This information is marked with the  
icon.  
Alternatively, you can set the channel on the plug-on transmitter  
manually:  
̈ Make sure that you set the plug-on transmitter to the same frequency  
bank and the same channel as the receiver (see page 20).  
If you still cannot establish a transmission link, refer to the chapter “If a  
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Cleaning the plug-on transmitter  
Synchronizing plug-on transmitters with receivers –  
multi-channel operation  
Combined with 2000 series receivers, 2000 series plug-on transmitters  
can form transmission links that can be used in multi-channel systems.  
For information on automatic synchronization of plug-on transmitters  
with receivers (multi-channel operation), refer to the instruction manual  
of your receiver.  
For more information on multi-channel operation, visit the SKP 2000  
product page at www.sennheiser.com.  
Cleaning the plug-on transmitter  
CAUTION! Liquids can damage the electronics of the plug-on  
transmitter!  
Liquids entering the housing of the device can cause a  
short-circuit and damage the electronics.  
̈ Keep all liquids away from the plug-on transmitter.  
̈ Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents.  
̈ Use a cloth to clean the plug-on transmitter from time to time.  
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Recommendations and tips  
Recommendations and tips  
... for the plug-on transmitter  
• For best results, make sure that the transmitter sensitivity is correctly  
adjusted.  
... for optimum reception  
• Transmission range depends to a large extent on location and can vary  
from about 10 m to about 150 m. There should be a “free line of sight”  
between plug-on transmitter and receiving antennas.  
• To avoid overloading the receiver, observe a minimum distance of 5 m  
between plug-on transmitter and receiving antennas.  
• The plug-on transmitter uses the microphone body as an antenna –  
therefore microphones with a metal casing should be used for best  
signal transmission.  
... for multi-channel operation  
• When operating a multi-channel system, you should only use the  
channels within one frequency bank. Each of the frequency banks “1”  
to “20” accommodates factory-preset frequencies which are  
intermodulation-free.  
• When using several transmitters simultaneously, interference can be  
avoided by maintaining a minimum distance of 20 cm between two  
transmitters.  
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If a problem occurs ...  
If a problem occurs ...  
Problem  
Possible cause  
Possible solution  
Plug-on transmitter Lock mode is  
cannot be operated, activated  
Locked” appears on  
Deactivate the lock mode  
the display panel  
No operation  
indication  
Batteries are flat or Replace the batteries or  
accupack is flat  
recharge the accupack  
No RF signal at the  
receiver  
Plug-on  
transmitter and  
Set the plug-on  
transmitter to the same  
receiver are not on channel as the receiver.  
the same channel  
Synchronize the plug-on  
transmitter with the  
Transmission range Reduce the distance  
is exceeded  
between plug-on  
transmitter and receiving  
antennas.  
RF signal is  
deactivated  
(“RF Mute“)  
Activate the RF signal  
RF signal available,  
no audio signal,  
Plug-on  
transmitter is  
Cancel the muting  
MUTE” appears on muted (MUTE)  
the display panel  
Receiver’s squelch Reduce the squelch  
threshold is  
adjusted too high  
threshold setting on the  
receiver.  
Plug-on  
Activate the pilot tone  
transmitter doesn’t transmission on the  
transmit a pilot  
tone  
transmitter  
Audio signal has a  
high level of  
Plug-on  
transmitter’s  
Adjust the input sensitivity  
background noise or sensitivity is  
is distorted adjusted too low/  
too high  
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Accessories  
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”.  
Accessories  
The following SKP 2000 accessories are available from your specialist  
dealer:  
Cat. No.  
009950  
009828  
005232  
Accessory  
BA 2015 accupack  
L 2015 charger  
POP 1 pouch (with belt clip)  
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Specifications  
Specifications  
RF characteristics  
Modulation  
wideband FM  
Frequency ranges  
516–558, 558–626, 626–698, 718–790,  
790–865 MHz  
(Aw to Dw, Gw, see page 4)  
Transmission frequencies  
up to 3,000 frequencies, tuneable in steps  
of 25 kHz  
20 frequency banks, each with up to 64  
factory-preset channels  
6 frequency banks, each with up to 64  
user programmable channels  
Switching bandwidth  
Nominal/peak deviation  
Frequency stability  
up to 75 MHz  
24 kHz/ 48 kHz  
15 ppm  
RF output power at 50 Ω  
switchable:  
typ. 10 mW (“Low”)  
typ. 30 mW (“Standard”)  
typ. 50 mW (“High”)  
Pilot tone squelch  
can be switched off  
AF characteristics  
Compander system  
Sennheiser HDX  
80–18,000 Hz  
120 dBA  
AF frequency response  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
(1 mV, peak deviation)  
THD  
0.9 %  
Max. input voltage  
6 Vrms  
Input impedance  
6 kΩ, balanced  
Adjustment range of input  
sensitivity  
48 dB, adjustable in steps of 6 dB  
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Specifications  
Overall device  
Temperature range  
Power supply  
– 10 °C to + 55 °C  
AA size batteries, 1.5 V  
2
or BA 2015 accupack  
Nominal voltage  
2.4 V  
Power consumption:  
• at nominal voltage  
typ. 210 mA (30 mW RF, w/o P48)  
• with switched-off  
plug-on transmitter  
25 µA  
Operating time  
typ. 7 hrs (30 mW RF, w/o P48)  
approx. 105 mm x 43 mm x 43 mm  
approx. 195 g  
Dimensions  
Weight (incl. batteries)  
In compliance with  
Europe:  
EMC  
EN 301489-1/-9  
EN 300422-1/-2  
Radio  
Safety  
EN 60065  
EN 62311 (SAR)  
Approved by  
Canada:  
Industry Canada RSS 123  
IC: 2099A-SKP2000  
limited to 806 MHz  
FCC-Part 74  
USA:  
FCC-ID: DMOSKP2000  
limited to 698 MHz  
Pin assignment of the XLR-3 socket  
XLR-3 socket (female), balanced (Audio In)  
2
1
3
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Manufacturer Declarations  
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  
In compliance with the following requirements  
• RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC)  
• WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC)  
Please dispose of the plug-on transmitter at the end of its  
operational lifetime by taking it to your local collection point or  
recycling center for such equipment.  
• Battery Directive (2006/66/EC)  
The supplied batteries or rechargeable 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.  
CE Declaration of Conformity  
0682  
• R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC)  
Before putting the device into operation, please observe the respective  
country-specific regulations.  
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  
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Manufacturer Declarations  
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.  
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!  
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Index  
Index  
A
connecting (microphones)  
D
accupack  
charging  
inserting  
deactivating temporarily (lock  
mode) 11  
activating/deactivating  
lock mode (Auto Lock) 21  
phantom powering  
(PhantomPower 48V) 24  
pilot tone transmission (Pilot  
Tone) 25  
displays  
adjusting the contrast of the  
display panel (LCD  
Contrast) 25  
charge status  
overview  
standard displays 14  
adjusting  
contrast (LCD Contrast) 25  
input sensitivity  
(Sensitivity) 19  
transmission power (RF  
Power) 24  
F
factory default settings (resetting  
the settings in the operating  
menu) 25  
frequency  
Advanced Menu (extended menu)  
overview 16  
~ ranges  
preset frequencies  
settings 22  
selecting ~ presets 20  
setting a transmission  
frequency 22  
AF (audio level)  
AF PEAK (overmodulation)  
frequency bank  
audio signal, muting (Mute) 12  
~ system  
overview  
Auto Lock (activating/deactivating  
the lock mode) 21  
selecting (Frequency  
Preset) 20  
B
batteries, inserting  
Frequency Preset (selecting a  
buttons (function of the ~) 15  
frequency bank/  
channel) 20  
C
channel  
I
assigning a frequency 23  
infra-red transmission 26  
overview  
inserting (batteries/accupack)  
L
selecting (Frequency  
Preset) 20  
selecting (Tune) 22  
LCD Contrast (adjusting the  
contrast of the display  
panel) 25  
charging  
accupack  
lock mode  
activating/deactivating (Auto  
Lock) 21  
battery status display  
cleaning (plug-on  
transmitter) 27  
deactivating temporarily 11  
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Index  
Locked (lock mode activated) 11 RF Mute On/Off (activating/  
M
deactivating the RF  
signal) 10  
Menu (main menu)  
overview 15  
settings 19  
RF Power (adjusting the  
transmission power) 24  
microphones  
RF signal  
connecting  
overview  
suitable ~  
activating 11  
activating (online  
operation) 10  
deactivating (during  
operation) 13  
deactivating (offline  
operation) 10, 12  
S
multi-channel operation 27  
Mute (muting the audio  
signal) 12  
Mute Mode (setting the mode for  
the MUTE switch) 23  
Sensitivity (adjusting the input  
MUTE switch  
function 12  
setting the mode (Mute  
Mode) 23  
sensitivity) 19  
setting up (transmission link) 26  
Software Revision (displaying the  
software revision) 25  
muting (audio signal) 12  
switching on/off (plug-on  
N
transmitter) 10  
Name (entering a name) 21  
synchronizing (plug-on  
O
transmitter/receiver) 26  
offline operation (RF signal  
T
deactivated) 10  
transmission frequency  
selecting (Frequency  
Preset) 20, 22  
online operation (RF signal  
activated) 10  
P
setting (Tune) 22  
PhantomPower P48V (activating/  
deactivating the phantom  
powering) 24  
transmission power,  
optimizing 28  
troubleshooting 29  
pilot tone  
activating/deactivating 25  
transmission 25  
Tune (setting the transmission  
frequencies and frequency  
banks) 22  
plug-on transmitter  
cleaning 27  
switching on/off 10  
synchronizing with receiver 26  
R
U
Unlock (deactivating the lock  
mode) 11  
using  
operating menu 17  
plug-on transmitter 10  
Reset (resetting the settings in the  
operating menu) 25  
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