User manual SENNHEISER SK 1063-U

[. . . ] 7 Putting the bodypack transmitter into operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Inserting the batteries/accupack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Charging the accupack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Connecting the microphone cable/instrument cable. . . . 8 Attaching and positioning the microphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] The bodypack transmitter reacts as indicated in the table. 13 Using the bodypack transmitter The current state of the muting function or the RF signal is displayed on the display panel of the bodypack transmitter. 533. 875 MHz ew100 G3 AF P MUTE Audio signal is muted Transmitter's display panel: "MUTE" is displayed Audio signal is activated (muting is deactivated) Transmitter's display panel: "MUTE" RF signal is deactivated Transmitter's display panel: transmission icon displayed, "MUTE" displayed RF signal is activated Transmitter's display panel: Transmission icon displayed, "MUTE" displayed is is not is not is is not displayed You can also deactivate the RF signal on switch-on. For more information, refer to the chapter "Switching the bodypack transmitter on/off" on page 12. 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 12. 14 Using the bodypack transmitter Selecting a standard display Press the rocker button to select a standard display: Contents of the display Selectable standard display "Frequency/Name" 533. 875 MHz ew100 G3 AF P MUTE B. Ch: 20. 12 533. 875 MHz AF "Frequency bank/Channel/ Frequency" P MUTE ew100 G3 B. Ch: 20. 12 AF "Name/Frequency bank/ Channel" P MUTE 15 Using the operating menu Using the operating menu A special feature of the Sennheiser ew G3 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. Make use of the possibility to adjust settings via the operating menu of the receiver and to transfer these settings to the bodypack transmitter. For more information on how to transfer settings to the bodypack transmitter, refer to the instruction manual of your receiver. The relevant information is marked with the sync icon. The buttons Button Press the ON/OFF button ON/OFF Function of the button · · · Switches the bodypack transmitter on and off Cancels the entry and returns to the current standard display (ESC function) Activates/deactivates the RF signal (special function, see page 12) Changes from the current standard display to the operating menu Calls up a menu item Enters a submenu Stores the settings and returns to the operating menu Selects a standard display Changes to the next/previous menu item Changes the setting of a menu item Press the SET · button · · · Press the rocker button · · · 16 Using the operating menu Overview of the operating menu Main menu "Menu" Sensitivity Frequency Preset Name Auto Lock Advanced Exit Extended menu "Advanced Menu" Tune Mute Mode Cable Emulation Pilot Tone LCD Contrast Reset Software Revision Exit Display Sensitivity Function of the menu item Adjusts the sensitivity "AF" (see page 20) Main menu "Menu" Frequency Preset Sets the frequency bank and the channel (see page 21) Name Auto Lock Advanced Exit Enters the transmitter name (see page 22) Activates/deactivates the lock mode (see page 22) Calls up the extended menu "Advanced Menu" (see page 23) Exits the operating menu and returns to the current standard display Sets the transmission frequencies for the frequency bank "U" (see page 23) Sets the channel and the transmission frequency for the frequency bank "U" (see page 23) Mute Mode Cable Emulation Pilot Tone LCD Contrast Reset Sets the mode for the MUTE switch (see page 24) Emulates guitar cable capacities (see page 24) Activates/deactivates the pilot tone transmission (see page 24) Adjusts the contrast of the display panel (see page 25) Resets the settings made in the operating menu (see page 25) Extended menu "Advanced Menu" Tune Software Revision Displays the current software revision (see page 25) Exit Exits the extended menu "Advanced Menu" and returns to the main menu 17 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 12). 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 Press the SET button. Overview of the frequency banks and channels: Frequency bank "1" to "20" Channels Type up to 12 per System bank: frequency frequencies are factorybank preset up to 12 User bank: frequencies are freely selectable "U" When setting up multi-channel systems, please observe the following: Only the factory-preset frequencies within one frequency bank are intermodulation-free (see page 26). Bodypack transmitter and receiver of a transmission link have to be set to the same frequency. It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 26. 21 Adjusting settings via the operating menu Entering a name ­ "Name" SET SET Menu Name Lichael Call up "Name" Name Lichael Enter a character and confirm Name Michael Enter a character; store the setting SET "Stored" Via the "Name" menu, you can enter a freely selectable name (e. g. the name of the performer) for the bodypack transmitter. The name can be displayed on the standard displays "Frequency/Name" and "Name/Frequency bank/Channel". 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 rocker button to select a character. 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" SET Menu Auto Lock Active Call up "Auto Lock" Auto Lock Active Select the desired setting Auto Lock Inactive Store the setting SET "Stored" The lock mode prevents that the bodypack transmitter is accidentally switched off or programed during operation. The lock mode icon on the current standard display indicates that the lock mode is activated. Press the rocker button to select the desired setting. For information on how to use the lock mode, refer to page 12. 22 Adjusting settings via the operating menu The extended menu "Advanced Menu" Setting transmission frequencies for the frequency bank "U" ­ "Tune" When you have selected one of the system banks and then select the "Tune" menu, the bodypack transmitter automatically switches to channel 1 of the frequency bank "U". In this case, "U. 1" briefly appears on the display panel. [. . . ] To find a Sennheiser partner in your country, search at www. sennheiser. com under "Service & Support". 29 Accessories and spare parts Accessories and spare parts The following accessories are available from your specialist dealer: Cat. 009950 009828 503168 009825 Product name and description BA 2015 accupack L 2015 charger CC 3 system case BPP 1 bodypack pouch Adapters 009827 DC 2 power adapter (12 V DC) Cables 005021 004840 CI 1 instrument cable (with ¼" (6. 3 mm) jack plug) CL 2 line cable (with XLR-3F connector) Microphones 005018 005020 009862 009864 005019 009831 009832 500527 ME 2 clip-on microphone, condenser, omni-directional ME 4 clip-on microphone, condenser, cardioid HSP 2 headmic, condenser, omni-directional HSP 4 headmic, condenser, cardioid ME 3-ew headmic, condenser, cardioid MKE 2-ew Gold clip-on microphone, color black condenser, omni-directional MKE 2-ew-3 clip-on microphone, color beige condenser, omni-directional MKE 40 clip-on microphone, condenser, cardioid 30 Specifications Specifications RF characteristics Modulation Frequency ranges wideband FM 516­558, 566­608, 626­668, 734­776, 780­822, 823­865 MHz (A­E, G, see page 3) 1, 680 frequencies, tuneable in steps of 25 kHz 20 frequency banks, each with up to 12 factorypreset channels 1 frequency bank with up to 12 user programmable channels Switching bandwidth Nominal/peak deviation Frequency stability RF output power at 50 Pilot tone squelch AF characteristics Compander system AF frequency response Sennheiser HDX microphone: 80­18, 000 Hz line: 25­18, 000 Hz Signal-to-noise ratio (1 mV, peak deviation) THD Max. input voltage microphone/line Input impedance microphone/line Input capacitance Adjustment range of input sensitivity Overall device Temperature range Power supply Nominal voltage -10°C to +55°C 2 AA size batteries, 1. 5 V or BA 2015 accupack 2. 4 V 110 dBA 0. 9% 3 Vrms 40 k, unbalanced/1 M switchable 60 dB, adjustable in 3-dB steps 42 MHz ±24 kHz/±48 kHz ±15 ppm typ. 30 mW can be switched off Transmission frequencies 31 Specifications Current consumption: at nominal voltage with switched-off transmitter Operating time Dimensions Weight (incl. 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