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Indications and displays

Operation and battery status indication

The LED (ON/LOW BAT)

 provides information on the current

operating state of the radio microphone:

LED lit up:

 

The radio microphone is switched on and the

capacity of the power pack is sufficient.

LED flashing:  

The power pack is going flat (LOW BAT)!

Transmitter activity indication

A short time after switch-on, “RF” 

 appears on the display panel,

indicating that the transmitter is active. 

Display backlighting

When the lock mode is deactivated, the display remains backlit for
approx. 20 seconds after pressing a button.

MHz

RF

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Summary of Contents for SKM 5200

Page 1: ...3 Instructions for use SKM 5200 ...

Page 2: ...ting menu 21 Adjustment tips for the operating menu 23 Selecting a channel CHAN 23 Selecting the frequencies to be stored in the channel bank VAR TUNE 23 Entering a name NAME 25 Adjusting the microphone sensitivity ATTEN 25 Adjusting the low cut frequency LOWCUT 26 Selecting the standard display VIEW 26 Loading the factory preset default settings RESET 26 Activating deactivating the automatic lock...

Page 3: ...sed properly rechargeable batteries are a safe and reliable energy source However if abused or misused rechargeable batteries may leak and in extreme cases may even present an explosion and fire hazard Please understand that Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage arising from abuse or misuse Especially observe the following safety instructions y Observe correct polarity y Never short circ...

Page 4: ...tions for use The SKM 5200 radio microphone The SKM 5200 is a professional hand held radio microphone trans mitter that is easy to use and is easily adaptable to a wide variety of applications y Suitable for all purpose use e g for reporting stage and studio applications y Rugged housing and intuitive menu assisted operation y Screw on condenser microphone heads with different pick up patterns omn...

Page 5: ...ransmission frequency without actually transmitting The channel bank system The radio microphone has two channel banks The channels of the channel bank FIX fixed bank have been factory pre set to customer specific transmission frequencies These frequencies cannot be changed The channel bank VAR variable bank allows you to freely select and store frequencies Variants y SKM 5200 hematite colored hou...

Page 6: ...ons DOWN UP and SET Redbutton ON OFFandESC function Color coded identification marker LED for operation and battery status indication ON LOW BAT Alphanumeric display Level display for audio signal AF RF appears when an RF signal is transmitted CH appears when the channel number is displayed dB appears when the microphone sensitivity is displayed MHz appears when the frequency is displayed Hz appea...

Page 7: ...hone is switched on and the capacity of the power pack is sufficient LED flashing The power pack is going flat LOW BAT Transmitter activity indication A short time after switch on RF appears on the display panel indicating that the transmitter is active Display backlighting When the lock mode is deactivated the display remains backlit for approx 20 seconds after pressing a button MHz RF 햴 ...

Page 8: ... to identify the BA 5000 battery pack and to use its capacity to the full Individual rechargeable battery cells in the B 5000 battery box will not be identified as battery packs Note After you have changed the power pack the radio microphone continues operating on exactly the same settings as before the change Stored settings are retained in memory on switch off To insert the power pack open the l...

Page 9: ... charge two BA 5000 battery packs simultaneously To open the battery box push down the display section of the battery box Insert the batteries Observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries Close the battery box y 3 step LC display for remaining battery capacity y If the battery capacity is too low LOW BAT the last segment starts flashing and the batteries must be changed Place the appropri...

Page 10: ...discharge of rechargeable cells into account y The maximum capacity of is reduced due to natural ageing of the cells The BA 5000 1 battery pack measures the maximum capacity and therefore displays less than 100 capacity for older cells even when they have been fully charged Unscrew the microphone head by turning it in the direction of the arrow Pull off the microphone head Put on the new microphon...

Page 11: ...B ME 5009 condenser wide cardioid 140 dB KK 105 S nickel colored condenser Neumann super cardioid 155 dB KK 105 BK black condenser Neumann super cardioid 155 dB KK 104 S nickel colored condenser Neumann cardioid 153 dB KK 104 BK black condenser Neumann cardioid 153 dB To switch the radio microphone on briefly press the red button The LED lights up and the standard display is shown on the display p...

Page 12: ...radio microphone The radio microphone comes with nine interchangeable color coded identification markers allowing you to clearly identify each radio microphone When switching on the device keep the red button depressed The current frequency is displayed on the display panel without the ra dio microphone transmitting If the displayed frequency is the wanted frequency you can release the red button ...

Page 13: ... mode Cancelling the entry and returning to the display mode Setting mode Cancelling the entry and returning with the last setting stored to the last parameter displayed in the display mode SET Display mode y With deactivated lock mode Changing to the selection mode y With activated lock mode Calling up the lock mode for deactivation Selection mode Changing to the setting mode of the selected menu...

Page 14: ...y To be able to make changes to the settings via the operating menu you must temporarily deactivate the lock mode After you have exited the operating menu the lock mode is automatically re activated after 10 seconds You can also immediately activate the lock mode by pressing the red button briefly Prior to this the lock mode icon flashes several times on the display At the same time the display ba...

Page 15: ... you want to change To change to the selection mode the lock mode must be deactivated y Setting mode In setting mode you can change the setting of the selected menu By way of example of the LOWCUT menu this section describes how to use the operating menu Selection mode Setting mode Display mode SET 190 Hz 120 Hz STORED MHz TUNE SET SET SET LOWCUT Adjusting the low cut frequency MHz FLAT 120 Hz 190...

Page 16: ...n mode To change from display mode to selection mode you have to deactivate the lock mode Deactivate the lock mode see Deactivating the autolock function temporarily on page 16 You can now select the menu whose settings you want to adjust Press the multi function switch switch position SET to change to the menu that was displayed in display mode Selecting a menu Slide the multi function switch to ...

Page 17: ...lay is continuously accelerated The fast search function allows you to get fast and easily to your desired setting Menu Function of the menu CHAN Selecting a channel TUNE Setting transmission frequencies for the channel bank VAR variable bank NAME Entering a name ATTEN Adjusting the microphone sensitivity LOWCUT Adjusting the low cut frequency VIEW Selecting the standard display RESET Loading the ...

Page 18: ...n stored Exiting the operating menu Press the multi function switch switch position SET to permanently store a setting STORED appears on the display panel indicating that the setting has been stored The display then returns to the top menu level Select the EXIT menu to exit the operating menu and to return to the standard display When in the operating menu pressing the red button will cancel your ...

Page 19: ...tting VAR 01 VAR 20 Current frequency on the selected channel 536 025 516 205 MHz Sets the frequency in 5 kHz steps SET Stores the setting MHz Current channel VAR 01 20 1 Sec SET STORED STORED SET ATTEN CHAN SET SET Current name NAME Assigning a name VOCAL Current name LOCAL STORED IIIIIIII AF dB CH VAR 20 CH CH MHz FIX 01 20 Current frequency on the selected channel 530 000 MHz 1 Sek SET SET RF R...

Page 20: ... default settings standard display appears reset NO SET Resetiscancelled NAME LOCK Settingthe autoloc function STORED STORED SET LOWCUT SET SET Adjusting the attenuation 12 dB 13 Adjusts the attenuationin1 dB steps 40 0dB SET Stores the setting dB SET STORED ATTEN MHz RF RF RF RF VAR 01 dB RF RF RF RF RF RF RF RF SET LOC Current Setting LOC OFF RF RF RF RF EXIT Exiting the operating menue RF RF FL...

Page 21: ...r the new setting has been stored STORED has appeared on the display panel does the transmitter operate on the transmission frequency of the new channel Selecting the frequencies to be stored in the channel bank VAR TUNE Via the TUNE menu you can freely select the frequencies to be stored in the channel bank VAR variable bank The radio microphone is not transmitting while this adjustment is being ...

Page 22: ...he frequency by sliding the multi function switch to the position UP or DOWN Store your setting Press the multi function switch for a longer time switch position SET The current channel flashes on the display Select a new channel by sliding the multi function switch to the position UP or DOWN Confirm your selection by pressing the multi function switch switch position SET The current frequency of ...

Page 23: ...ts input attenuation Slide the multi function switch to the position UP or DOWN to select a character By sliding the switch only once the display jumps either forwards or backwards to the next character If you keep the switch slid the display starts cycling continuously Press the multi function switch switch position SET to change to the next segment Have you entered the name completely Press the ...

Page 24: ...ard displays The selected standard display is shown y after switch on y after the menu settings have been displayed in display mode Loading the factory preset default settings RESET Via the RESET menu you can load the factory preset default settings After the reset the standard display is shown on the display panel SKM 5200 Setting in dB 40 30 20 10 0 SKM 5000 Switch position 1 2 3 4 5 Transmissio...

Page 25: ...ing the operating menu EXIT Via the EXIT menu you can exit the operating menu and return to the standard display When in the operating menu briefly pressing the red button will cancel your entry ESC function and return you to the standard display without saving any changes In the selection mode of the LOCK menu press the multi function switch switch position SET The current setting of the autolock...

Page 26: ...orarily on page 16 Receiver No RF signal Transmitter and receiver are not on the same channel Set transmitter and receiver to the same channel Transmitter is out of range Check the squelch threshold setting or reduce the distance between receiving antenna and transmitter Weak signal Antenna signal is attenuated Do not clasp the antenna section Audio signal has a high level of background noise Tran...

Page 27: ...tion of the radio microphone with both hands Tips for multi channel operation y When operating a multi channel system make sure to only use intermodulation free frequencies Maintenance and care If the radio microphone is soiled you can clean it with a slightly damp cloth Note Do not use any cleansing agents or solvents Water can damage the electronics of the radio microphone Water entering the hou...

Page 28: ...on 40 kHz 56 kHz FM Signal to noise ratio typ 114 dB A rms ATTEN 40 dB THD 0 5 at 1 kHz nom deviation AF frequency response 60 20 000 Hz Noise reductions system Sennheiser HiDyn plus Low cut frequency adjustable flat 120 Hz 190 Hz 3 dB Sensitivity adjustable in steps of 1 dB from 40 to 0 dB Power supply via B 5000 two AA size cells or BA 5000 battery pack Operating time typ 8 h with B 5000 1 typ 8...

Page 29: ...attery box 005274 BA 5000 1 battery pack incl charging adapter for the L 50 charger 003554 L 50 charger for BA 5000 battery pack 051662 Charging adapter for L 50 charger 003824 MZW 5000 ANT windshield anthracite without identification ring 003825 MZW 5000 BL windshield with blue identification ring 003826 MZW 5000 GE windshield with yellow identification ring 003827 MZW 5000 GN windshield with gre...

Page 30: ...e exclu ded from guarantee claims The guarantee is void if the product is manipulated by non authorised persons or repair stations In the case of a claim under the terms of this guarantee send the device inclu ding acces sories and sales receipt to the responsible service partner To mini mise the risk of transport damage we recommend that the original packaging is used Your legal rights against th...

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