User manual SENNHEISER SKM 3072

[. . . ] INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE SKM 3072-U SKM 3072-U-x 22 23 Thank you for choosing Sennheiser! We have designed this product to give you reliable operation over many years. Please take a few moments to read these instructions carefully, as we want you to enjoy your new Sennheiser product quickly and to the full. 1 Brief description The S KM 3072-U is a hand-held transmitter with super-cardioid condenser microphone head and is suitable for both vocal and speech transmission. Up to 32 switchable transmission frequencies in the UHF band ensure optimum transmission. 2 Features Up to 32 switchable transmission frequencies, PLL-controlled "HiDyn plusTM" noise reduction system with 110 dB(A) signal-to-noise ratio Input sensitivity adjustable in 4 steps Special "lock mode" function to prevent accidental switching off LC display for frequency/channel, sensitivity, "Low Batt" and lock mode Integrated antenna Interchangeable microphone heads ensure suitability for various applications. Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Page ME 3005 e Brief description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] You should replace the battery within the next ten minutes. Accupack operation (display only if the Sennheiser BA 1032 accupack is used): If only the LCD segment on the right is showing, the accupack can be used. If the accupack is going flat, only the last LCD segment on the left is showing and the "LoBAt" warning flashes in alternation with the display of the transmission frequency / channel number. You should replace the accupack within the next ten minutes. Intermediate capacities are not displayed. When a new accupack is inserted the right-hand LCD segment will indicate full capacity. As the accupack discharges this segment will remain on showing that the accupack is usable, when the accupack approaches full discharge the display will switch to showing the left-hand LCD segment as a warning (as described above). Accupacks from other manufacturers cannot be "identified" by the electronics and their capacity is therefore not displayed correctly. Press the corrugated area below the microphone body to unlock the protection/identification cap and push the cap backwards until you meet resistance. The operating controls are now accessible. To do so, push the cap further backwards over the resistance. If several S KM 3072-U hand-held transmitters are used simultaneously, the protection cap ­ which is supplied in various colours ­ also serves as an identification mark. 13 Display of transmission frequency or channel number After you have switched on your SKM 3072-U, the microprocessor performs a self test which can be followed on the display. After about two seconds, the PLL has locked on the preselected transmission frequency and the standard display ­ the preselected transmission frequency or the channel number ­ is shown. With the / buttons you can now choose the content of the display i. e. whether the transmission frequency or the channel number is displayed. Your selection is stored and remains stored even if the transmitter is switched off and on again. button: The display of the transmission frequency is quite important for the technician as he can check in which channel grid the transmission is taking place, if the channels are interfering with each other and so on. button: The channel number ­ which is the same for both transmitter and receiver ­ is easier to monitor for the user on stage. 11 Sennheiser transmitters report their battery status to the receiver Together with the RF signal, the SKM 3072-U transmits inaudible information on its remaining battery or accupack capacity to the receiver. This information can be evaluated with the Sennheiser EM 3031/EM 3032/EM 3532 or EM 1046 receivers. 32 33 With only three buttons, you can adjust any function on the receiver on the transmitter 14 Basic functions of the Sennheiser operating menu 15 Adjusting the sensitivity A special feature of the Sennheiser 3000 series is the similar operation of transmitters and receivers. In stressfull situations, for example on stage or during a live show or presentation, it is important that the transmitter is easy to operate and that adjustments to the transmitter settings can be made quickly and "without looking". Therefore, the necessary operating steps for each device must be similar. When briefly pressing the SET button, the display indicates the preselected sensitivity. The possible settings for the ME 3005 e microphone head are the following: 0 dB - 10 dB - 20 dB - 30 dB for singers with soft voices for singers with normal voices using the microphone at a greater talking distance for singers with loud voices for rock singers / "close-miking" Press the SET button to get into the setting mode. [. . . ] The display switches back to the standard display and the buttons can now be operated as usual. MZW 4032 windshield with colour-coded identification rings, various colours 38 39 21 Error checklist Transmitter does not work: Battery is flat, replace the battery!(u chapter 8), battery is not inserted or inserted the wrong way round. Transmitter is defective (=> send transmitter to a Sennheiser service department!). 22 Safety instructions Never open electronic devices!This must only be done by authorised personnel and is all the more important for currentcarrying units. [. . . ]