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Contents Safety instructions 36 Delivery includes 36 The SKP 3000 plug-on transmitter 37 HiDyn plus noise reduction 38 Operating controls 40 Indications and displays 41 Putting the SKP 3000 into operation 43 The operating menu 46 Working with the operating menu 48 Operating menu of the plug-on transmitter 50 Adjustment tips for the operating menu 52 Troubleshooting 56 Care and maintenance 58 Specifications 59 Accessories 61 35
Contents Safety instructions 36 Delivery includes 36 The SKP 3000 plug-on transmitter 37 HiDyn plus noise reduction 38 Operating controls 40 Indications and displays 41 Putting the SKP 3000 into operation 43 The operating menu 46 Working with the operating menu 48 Operating menu of the plug-on transmitter 50 Adjustment tips for the operating menu 52 Troubleshooting 56 Care and maintenance 58 Specifications 59 Accessories 61 35
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Safety instructions Never open an electronic unit! Instructions for use 36 If units are opened by customers in dry rooms only. Delivery includes ! 1 SKP 3000 plug-on transmitter in breach of this instruction, the warranty becomes null and void. Use the SKP 3000 plug-on transmitter ! 2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V !
Safety instructions Never open an electronic unit! Instructions for use 36 If units are opened by customers in dry rooms only. Delivery includes ! 1 SKP 3000 plug-on transmitter in breach of this instruction, the warranty becomes null and void. Use the SKP 3000 plug-on transmitter ! 2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V !
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.... country-specific regulations on transmitter The SKP 3000 transmitter permits wireless transmission with studio-quality sound. The transmitter can be changed but have all the necessary details on transmitter has two channel banks with up to 732 MHz The plug-on the available legal frequencies for each . The use of the channel bank "FIX" (Fixed Bank) are factorypreset to store your area. The SKP 3000 plug-on frequency usage...
.... country-specific regulations on transmitter The SKP 3000 transmitter permits wireless transmission with studio-quality sound. The transmitter can be changed but have all the necessary details on transmitter has two channel banks with up to 732 MHz The plug-on the available legal frequencies for each . The use of the channel bank "FIX" (Fixed Bank) are factorypreset to store your area. The SKP 3000 plug-on frequency usage...
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...-mount and bodypack receivers of ! It increases the signal-to-noise radio in wireless audio transmission to the same frequencies as the channel bank "FIX". The balanced XLR input allows the connection of the 3000 and 5000 series (e.g. however, that the channel bank "VAR" is equipped with HiDyn plus the Sennheiser noise reduction system that require 48 V phantom powering. HiDyn plus noise reduction This transmitter...
...-mount and bodypack receivers of ! It increases the signal-to-noise radio in wireless audio transmission to the same frequencies as the channel bank "FIX". The balanced XLR input allows the connection of the 3000 and 5000 series (e.g. however, that the channel bank "VAR" is equipped with HiDyn plus the Sennheiser noise reduction system that require 48 V phantom powering. HiDyn plus noise reduction This transmitter...
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Operating controls ³· »¿´ ² ¶ º ¾ µ ³ Microphone input, XLR-3F socket (balanced) · Mechanical locking ring of XLR-3 socket » LC display ¿ SET button ´ ̄ button (DOWN) ² ̆ button (UP) ¶ Red LED for operation and battery status indication (ON/LOW BAT) º ON/OFF button (serves as the ESC (cancel) key in the operating menu) ¾ Battery compartment cover µ MUTE switch 40
Operating controls ³· »¿´ ² ¶ º ¾ µ ³ Microphone input, XLR-3F socket (balanced) · Mechanical locking ring of XLR-3 socket » LC display ¿ SET button ´ ̄ button (DOWN) ² ̆ button (UP) ¶ Red LED for operation and battery status indication (ON/LOW BAT) º ON/OFF button (serves as the ESC (cancel) key in the operating menu) ¾ Battery compartment cover µ MUTE switch 40
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... flashing: LOW BAT Display backlighting After pressing a button, the display remains backlit for approx. 15 seconds. 42 In addition, the 4-step battery status display ብ on the display panel provides information on . Operation and battery status indication The red LED (LOW BAT/ON) ¶ provides information on the current operating state of the batteries/BA 2015 accupack is sufficient. The capacity of the plug-on transmitter...
... flashing: LOW BAT Display backlighting After pressing a button, the display remains backlit for approx. 15 seconds. 42 In addition, the 4-step battery status display ብ on the display panel provides information on . Operation and battery status indication The red LED (LOW BAT/ON) ¶ provides information on the current operating state of the batteries/BA 2015 accupack is sufficient. The capacity of the plug-on transmitter...
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... as shown below. Batteries and rechargeable battery cells have different discharging curves. The battery compartment cover ᕩ locks into operation Inserting and replacing the batteries For powering the plug-on transmitter, you can either use two 1.5 V AA size batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack. ¾ ̈ Slide the battery compartment cover ᕩ in order to the 43 Putting the SKP 3000 into place with an...
... as shown below. Batteries and rechargeable battery cells have different discharging curves. The battery compartment cover ᕩ locks into operation Inserting and replacing the batteries For powering the plug-on transmitter, you can either use two 1.5 V AA size batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack. ¾ ̈ Slide the battery compartment cover ᕩ in order to the 43 Putting the SKP 3000 into place with an...
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... be used for extended periods of time. Muting the plug-on transmitter The transmitter has a MUTE µ switch that the transmitter is accidentally programmed or switched off . Switching the plug-on transmitter on/off . The red LED ¶ goes off during operation (see "Exiting the operating menu" on . The "MUTE" display appears on the display panel. µ Activating/deactivating the lock mode The lock mode prevents that noiselessly mutes the audio signal without switching the transmitter...
... be used for extended periods of time. Muting the plug-on transmitter The transmitter has a MUTE µ switch that the transmitter is accidentally programmed or switched off . Switching the plug-on transmitter on/off . The red LED ¶ goes off during operation (see "Exiting the operating menu" on . The "MUTE" display appears on the display panel. µ Activating/deactivating the lock mode The lock mode prevents that noiselessly mutes the audio signal without switching the transmitter...
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switch the transmitter on and off cancel the entry and return to the standard display cancel the entry and return to the standard display get into the operating menu get into the setting mode of the selected menu store the settings and return to the top menu level without function change to the previous menu (̆) or change to the next menu (̄) adjust the setting of the...
switch the transmitter on and off cancel the entry and return to the standard display cancel the entry and return to the standard display get into the operating menu get into the setting mode of the selected menu store the settings and return to the top menu level without function change to the previous menu (̆) or change to the next menu (̄) adjust the setting of the...
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Overview of menus Display BANK CHAN TUNE SENSIT PHANTO DISPLY NAME LOCK EXIT Function of the menu Switching between channel banks Switching between the channels in a channel bank Setting a transmission frequency for the channel bank "U" (user bank) Adjusting the sensitivity (AF) Switching the phantom powering on/off Selecting the standard display Entering a name Activating/deactivating the lock mode Exiting the operating menu and returning to the standard display 47
Overview of menus Display BANK CHAN TUNE SENSIT PHANTO DISPLY NAME LOCK EXIT Function of the menu Switching between channel banks Switching between the channels in a channel bank Setting a transmission frequency for the channel bank "U" (user bank) Adjusting the sensitivity (AF) Switching the phantom powering on/off Selecting the standard display Entering a name Activating/deactivating the lock mode Exiting the operating menu and returning to the standard display 47
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... switching the transmitter on, the standard display is shown on the display. 48 Selecting a menu ̈ Press the ̆/̄ buttons to select a menu. ̈ Press the SET button to use the operating menu. The current setting that can be adjusted flashes on the display panel. Working with the operating menu By way of example of the "TUNE" menu, this section describes how to get from the standard display into the setting mode...
... switching the transmitter on, the standard display is shown on the display. 48 Selecting a menu ̈ Press the ̆/̄ buttons to select a menu. ̈ Press the SET button to use the operating menu. The current setting that can be adjusted flashes on the display panel. Working with the operating menu By way of example of the "TUNE" menu, this section describes how to get from the standard display into the setting mode...
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Operating menu of the plug-on transmitter SET EXIT BANK Changing the channel bank SET FIX 01 B.CH Current channel bank STORED CHAN Changing the channel SET VAR 03 B.CH Current channel (display depends on "DISPLY" setting) STORED TUNE SET 530.050 MHz Setting the frequency for channel bank "VAR" Current frequency on the selected channel STORED SENSIT SET -10 dB Setting the sensitivity Current sensitivity setting STORED PHANTO 50 VAR 01 B.CH ̆ / ̄...
Operating menu of the plug-on transmitter SET EXIT BANK Changing the channel bank SET FIX 01 B.CH Current channel bank STORED CHAN Changing the channel SET VAR 03 B.CH Current channel (display depends on "DISPLY" setting) STORED TUNE SET 530.050 MHz Setting the frequency for channel bank "VAR" Current frequency on the selected channel STORED SENSIT SET -10 dB Setting the sensitivity Current sensitivity setting STORED PHANTO 50 VAR 01 B.CH ̆ / ̄...
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... Phantom powering powering on/off activated or deactivated PTM.OFF ̆ / ̄: ON, OFF SET: Stores the setting STORED SET DISPLY FREQ Switching between the standard displays Current standard display PHANTO SET PTM. SENSIT Switching between the Current standard display standard displays NAME Assigning the transmitter a name STORED SET MARTIN Current transmitter name STORED LOCK SET LOC.OFF Activating the lock mode Lock mode activated or deactivated STORED SET EXIT Exiting the operating menu...
... Phantom powering powering on/off activated or deactivated PTM.OFF ̆ / ̄: ON, OFF SET: Stores the setting STORED SET DISPLY FREQ Switching between the standard displays Current standard display PHANTO SET PTM. SENSIT Switching between the Current standard display standard displays NAME Assigning the transmitter a name STORED SET MARTIN Current transmitter name STORED LOCK SET LOC.OFF Activating the lock mode Lock mode activated or deactivated STORED SET EXIT Exiting the operating menu...
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... displayed. BANK Via the "BANK" menu, you have selected the channel bank "FIX" and then select the "TUNE" menu, the transmitter automatically switches to be changed. These frequencies cannot be stored in a channel bank - Adjustment tips for the operating menu Switching between the channels in the channel bank "VAR" - Selecting the frequencies to channel 01 of the channel bank "FIX" (Fixed Bank) are freely selectable within the preset frequency range...
... displayed. BANK Via the "BANK" menu, you have selected the channel bank "FIX" and then select the "TUNE" menu, the transmitter automatically switches to be changed. These frequencies cannot be stored in a channel bank - Adjustment tips for the operating menu Switching between the channels in the channel bank "VAR" - Selecting the frequencies to channel 01 of the channel bank "FIX" (Fixed Bank) are freely selectable within the preset frequency range...
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... order to be able to only use highly sensitive directional condenser microphones, the plug-on transmitter offers a sensitivity range extended by 20 dB. SENSIT Via the "SENSIT" menu, you can adjust the transmitter's input sensitivity. Note: When operating a multi-channel system, make sure to use frequencies that are intermodulation-free. Adjusting the sensitivity - For monitoring the adjusted sensitivity, the transmitter's level display for audio signal "AF" ቨ shows full deflection only...
... order to be able to only use highly sensitive directional condenser microphones, the plug-on transmitter offers a sensitivity range extended by 20 dB. SENSIT Via the "SENSIT" menu, you can adjust the transmitter's input sensitivity. Note: When operating a multi-channel system, make sure to use frequencies that are intermodulation-free. Adjusting the sensitivity - For monitoring the adjusted sensitivity, the transmitter's level display for audio signal "AF" ቨ shows full deflection only...
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.... The phantom powering can supply condenser microphones without pronounciation marks), ! To enter a name, proceed as follows: ̈ Press the SET button to six characters such as: ! With the phantom powering switched on, the operating time of the "NAME" menu. Please note: Dynamic microphones can be operated in phantom powering mode without harm. The name can be displayed on the display. 54 Selecting the standard display - numbers from 0 to...
.... The phantom powering can supply condenser microphones without pronounciation marks), ! To enter a name, proceed as follows: ̈ Press the SET button to six characters such as: ! With the phantom powering switched on, the operating time of the "NAME" menu. Please note: Dynamic microphones can be operated in phantom powering mode without harm. The name can be displayed on the display. 54 Selecting the standard display - numbers from 0 to...
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.... By briefly pressing a button, the display jumps either forwards or backwards to the next segment and select the next character. ̈ Have you entered the name completely? Exiting the operating menu - The lock mode prevents that the lock mode is accidentally programmed or switched off during operation. If you hold down a button, the display starts cycling continuously. ̈ Press the SET button to change to the next...
.... By briefly pressing a button, the display jumps either forwards or backwards to the next segment and select the next character. ̈ Have you entered the name completely? Exiting the operating menu - The lock mode prevents that the lock mode is accidentally programmed or switched off during operation. If you hold down a button, the display starts cycling continuously. ̈ Press the SET button to change to the next...
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... same channel channel Transmitter is out of range Check the squelch threshold setting or reduce the distance between transmitter and receiving antenna Receiver: RF signal available, no audio signal Transmitter is muted Deactivate the muting (MUTE) function Receiver's squelch Reduce the squelch threshold is adjusted threshold too high Audio signal has a high level of background noise Transmitter see "Adjusting the sensitivity is adjusted too output level low 56 Troubleshooting Error checklist Problem Possible cause Possible solution No operation Batteries...
... same channel channel Transmitter is out of range Check the squelch threshold setting or reduce the distance between transmitter and receiving antenna Receiver: RF signal available, no audio signal Transmitter is muted Deactivate the muting (MUTE) function Receiver's squelch Reduce the squelch threshold is adjusted threshold too high Audio signal has a high level of background noise Transmitter see "Adjusting the sensitivity is adjusted too output level low 56 Troubleshooting Error checklist Problem Possible cause Possible solution No operation Batteries...
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... operating a multi-channel system, make sure to 150 m. There should be solved with the proposed solutions, please contact your local Sennheiser agent for assistance. To avoid overmodulating the receiver, observe a minimum distance of sight" between transmitting and receiving antennas. SENSIT" on location and can be up to only use frequencies that are intermodulation-free. 57 Audio signal is distorted Transmitter see "Adjusting the...
... operating a multi-channel system, make sure to 150 m. There should be solved with the proposed solutions, please contact your local Sennheiser agent for assistance. To avoid overmodulating the receiver, observe a minimum distance of sight" between transmitting and receiving antennas. SENSIT" on location and can be up to only use frequencies that are intermodulation-free. 57 Audio signal is distorted Transmitter see "Adjusting the...
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... known at the time of transport damage, we recommend that are accessory items, rechargeable or disposable batteries that no national law limits our terms of use. Without this reason, we recommend that is used. Depending on the individual frequency of guarantee. 186..., including accessories and sales receipt, to their characteristics these products have a shorter service life that the original packaging is principally dependent on our choice, guarantee service comprises, free of charge, the removal of material and manufacturing defects through repair or replacement of purchase...
... known at the time of transport damage, we recommend that are accessory items, rechargeable or disposable batteries that no national law limits our terms of use. Without this reason, we recommend that is used. Depending on the individual frequency of guarantee. 186..., including accessories and sales receipt, to their characteristics these products have a shorter service life that the original packaging is principally dependent on our choice, guarantee service comprises, free of charge, the removal of material and manufacturing defects through repair or replacement of purchase...