User manual SENNHEISER SKM 4031

[. . . ] 4 Delivery includes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Overview of the SKM 4031 radio microphone . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Overview of the displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] To switch the radio microphone off: If necessary, deactivate the lock mode (see page 14). ON/OFF Keep the ON/OFF button ¹ pressed until "OFF" appears on the display panel. The red ON LED ¾ goes off and the display panel turns off. When in the operating menu, pressing the ON/ OFF button ¹ will cancel your entry (ESC function) and return you to the current standard display. To switch the radio microphone on and to deactivate the RF signal on switch-on (offline operation): ON/OFF Keep the ON/OFF button pressed until "RF Mute On?" appears on the display panel. The transmission frequency is displayed but the radio microphone does not transmit an RF signal. 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 radio microphone. For more information on how to transfer settings to the radio microphone, 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 radio microphone on and off Cancels the entry and returns to the current standard display (ESC function) Activates/deactivates the RF signal (special function, see page 13) 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 multi-function switch · · · · Move the multi-function switch · · · 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 Pilot Tone LCD Contrast Reset Software Revision Display Function of the menu item Main menu "Menu" Sensitivity Adjusts the sensitivity "AF" (see page 20) Frequency Preset Sets the frequency bank and the channel (see page 21) Name Auto Lock Advanced Exit Enters the transmitter name (see page 21) Activates/deactivates the lock mode (see page 22) Calls up the extended menu "Advanced Menu" (see page 22) Exits the operating menu and returns to the current standard display Extended menu "Advanced Menu" Tune Sets the transmission frequencies for the frequency bank "U" (see page 22) Sets the channel and the transmission frequency for the frequency bank "U" (see page 23) Pilot Tone LCD Contrast Reset Activates/deactivates the pilot tone transmission (see page 24) Adjusts the contrast of the display panel (see page 24) Resets the settings made in the operating menu (see page 24) Software Revision Displays the current software revision (see page 24) 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 14). 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 multi-function switch. The current standard display is replaced by the main menu. Radio microphone 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 25. Entering a name ­ "Name" Menu Name Lichael Name Lichael Enter a character and confirm Name Michael Enter a character; store the setting Call up "Name" "Stored" Via the "Name" menu, you can enter a freely selectable name (e. g. the name of the performer) for the radio microphone. 21 Adjusting settings via the operating menu 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. Move the multi-function switch to select a character. Press the multi-function switch to change to the next segment/character or to store the complete entry. Activating/deactivating the automatic lock mode ­ "Auto Lock" Menu Auto Lock Active Call up "Auto Lock" To enter a name, proceed as follows: Auto Lock Active Select the desired setting Auto Lock Inactive Store the setting "Stored" The lock mode prevents that the radio microphone is accidentally switched off or programed during operation. The lock mode icon on the current standard display indicates that the lock mode is activated. Move the multi-function switch to select the desired setting. For information on how to use the lock mode, refer to page 14. 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 radio microphone automatically switches to channel 1 of the frequency bank "U". [. . . ] Adjust the input sensitivity (see page 20). RF signal is deactivated RF signal available, no audio signal, "MUTE" appears on the display panel Audio signal has a high level of background noise or audio signal is distorted Receiver's squelch threshold is adjusted too high Radio microphone doesn't transmit a pilot tone Radio microphone's sensitivity is adjusted too low/ too high 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". 28 Accessories and spare parts Accessories and spare parts The following accessories are available from your specialist dealer: Cat. 009950 009828 503162 503168 004839 002155 Product name and description BA 2015 accupack L 2015 charger LA 2 charging adapter CC 3 system case MZW 1 wind and pop shield MZQ 1 microphone clamp Microphone heads 502577 502579 502575 502576 501581 502582 MMD 935-1 microphone head, dynamic, cardioid MMD 945-1 microphone head, dynamic, super-cardioid MMD 835-1 microphone head, dynamic, cardioid MMD 845-1 microphone head, dynamic, super-cardioid MME 865-1 microphone head, condenser, super-cardioid MMK 965-1 BK microphone head, color black externally polarized dual diaphragm condenser microphone, cardioid/super-cardioid (switchable) MMK 965-1 BL microphone head, color blue externally polarized dual diaphragm condenser microphone, cardioid/super-cardioid (switchable) MMK 965-1 NI microphone head, color nickel externally polarized dual diaphragm condenser microphone, cardioid/super-cardioid (switchable) 502583 502584 29 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 factory-preset 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 Signal-to-noise ratio (1 mV, peak deviation) THD Adjustment range of input sensitivity Overall device Temperature range Power supply Nominal voltage Current consumption: · at nominal voltage · with switched-off radio microphone Operating time Dimensions Weight (incl. batteries) -10°C to +55°C 2 AA size batteries, 1. 5 V or BA 2015 accupack 2. 4 V typ. 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