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SKP 2000
Instruction manual
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Contents Contents Important safety instructions .......................................................................... 2 The SKP 2000 plug-on transmitter .................................................................. 3 Areas of application ........................................................................................ 3 The frequency bank system .......................................................................... 4 Delivery includes ........................................
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Important safety instructions Important safety instructions • Read this instruction manual. • Keep this instruction manual. Always include this instruction manual when passing the product on to third parties. • Heed all warnings and follow all instructions in this instruction manual. • Use only a cloth for cleaning the product. • Do not place the product near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat. • Only use attachments/accessories
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The SKP 2000 plug-on transmitter The SKP 2000 plug-on transmitter This plug-on transmitter is part of the 2000 series. With this series, Sennheiser offers high-quality state-of-the-art RF transmission systems with a high level of operational reliability and ease of use. Transmitters and receivers permit wireless transmission with studio-quality sound. Features of the 2000 series: • Optimized PLL synthesizer and microprocessor technology • HDX noise reduction system •Pilot tone squelch control •
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The SKP 2000 plug-on transmitter The frequency bank system The plug-on transmitter is available in 5 UHF frequency ranges with up to 3,000 transmission frequencies per frequency range: Range Aw: Range Gw: Range Bw: Range Cw: Range Dw: 516 – 558 558 – 626 626 – 698 718 – 790 790 – 865 500 600 700 800 Each frequency range (Aw-Dw, Gw) offers 26 frequency banks with up to 64 channels each: Channel 1 – frequency preset Channel 2 – frequency preset Frequency bank 1 ... 20 Channel 64 – frequency preset
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Delivery includes Delivery includes The packaging contains the following items: 1 SKP 2000 plug-on transmitter 2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V 1 instruction manual 1 POP 1 pouch (with belt clip) 1 frequency information sheet 1 RF power information sheet 5
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Product overview Product overview Overview of the SKP 2000 plug-on transmitter Microphone input, XLR-3 socket Operation and battery status (female, unbalanced) indicator, red LED lit = ON Mechanical locking ring of flashing = LOW BATTERY XLR-3 socket ON/OFF button Infra-red interface with ESC function (cancel) Display panel, backlit in orange MUTE switch UP button () SET button DOWN button () Battery compartment cover 6
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Product overview Overview of the displays After switch-on, the plug-on transmitter displays the “Frequency/Name” standard display. For further illustrations and examples of the different standard displays, refer to page 14. The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds. MHz 543.850 **2000** P MUTE AF Display Meaning Audio level “AF” Modulation of the plug-on transmitter with peak hold function
Frequency Current transmission frequency Name Freely selectable na
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Putting the plug-on transmitter into operation Putting the plug-on transmitter into operation Inserting the batteries/accupack For powering the plug-on transmitter, you can either use two 1.5 V AA size batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA2015 accupack (see “Accessories” on page 30). Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the embossed arrow and open the cover . Insert the two batteries or the accupack as shown below. Please observe correct polarity when inserting
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Putting the plug-on transmitter into operation Charging the accupack Remove the BA 2015 accupack. Insert the BA2015 accupack into the L2015 charger (see “Accessories” on page 30). The L2015 charger can only charge the BA2015 accupack. Standard batteries (primary cells) or individual rechargeable battery cells cannot be charged. Plugging the plug-on transmitter onto a microphone Plug the microphone’s XLR-3M socket onto the transmitter’s XLR-3F socket . Make sure that the latch locks into
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Using the plug-on transmitter Using the plug-on transmitter To establish a transmission link, proceed as follows: 1. Switch the receiver on (see the instruction manual of the receiver). 2. Switch the plug-on transmitter on (see next section). The transmission link is established and the diversity receiver’s RF level display “RF” reacts. It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 26. If you cannot establish a transmission link between plug-on transmitter and receiver, read th
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Using the plug-on transmitter SET Press the SET button. The transmission frequency is displayed but the plug-on transmitter does not transmit an RF signal. The transmission icon is not displayed. 543.850 MHz **2000** P MUTE AF Use this function to save battery power or to prepare a plug-on transmitter for use during live operation without causing interference to existing transmission links. To activate the RF signal: ON/OFF Press the ON/OFF button. “RF Mute Off?” appears on the display
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Using the plug-on transmitter SET Press the SET button. The lock mode is temporarily deactivated. – When you are in the operating menu, the lock mode remains deactivated until you exit the operating menu. – When one of the standard displays is shown, the lock mode is automatically activated after 10 seconds. The lock mode icon flashes prior to the lock mode being activated again. 543.850 MHz **2000** P MUTE AF Muting the audio signal or deactivating the RF signal The MUTE switch allows
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Using the plug-on transmitter Exit the operating menu. Slide the MUTE switch to the left, to the position MUTE. The plug-on transmitter reacts as indicated in the table. The current state of the muting function or the RF signal is displayed on the display panel of the plug-on transmitter: 543.850 MHz **2000** P MUTE AF State Transmitter’s display panel Audio signal is muted “MUTE” is displayed Audio signal is activated “MUTE” is not displayed (muting is canceled) RF signal is deact
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Using the plug-on transmitter Selecting a standard display Press the UP/DOWN button to select a standard display: Contents of the display Selectable standard display “Frequency/Name” 543.850 MHz **2000** P MUTE AF “Channel/Frequency” B.Ch: 19.31 543.850 MHz P MUTE AF “Name/Channel” **2000** B.Ch: 19.31 P MUTE AF 14
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Using the operating menu Using the operating menu A special feature of the Sennheiser 2000 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. The buttons Button Function of the button Press the ON/OFF button • Switches the plug-on transmitter on and off ON/OFF • Cancels the entry and returns to the current stand
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Using the operating menu Display Function of the menu item Page Main menu “Menu” Sensitivity Adjusts the sensitivity “AF” 19 Frequency Preset Sets the frequency bank and the channel 20 Name Enters a freely selectable name 21 Auto Lock Activates/deactivates the automatic lock 21 mode Advanced Calls up the extended menu 22 “Advanced Menu” Exit Exits the operating menu and returns to – the current standard display Extended menu “Advanced Menu” Tune Sets the transmission frequencies for the 22 f
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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 11). 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 SET Press the SET button. The current standard display is replaced by the main menu. The last selected menu item is displayed. Selecting a menu item Press the
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Using the operating menu Canceling an entry ON/OFF Press the ON/OFF button to cancel the entry. The current standard display appears on the display panel. To subsequently return to the last edited menu item: SET Press the SET button repeatedly until the last edited menu item appears. Exiting a menu item Change to the “Exit” menu item. Menu Exit SET Confirm your selection. You return to the next higher menu level or you exit the operating menu and return to the current standard display. T
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu Adjusting settings via the operating menu Make use of the possibility to adjust settings via the operating menu of your receiver and to transfer these settings to the plug- on transmitter. For more information, refer to the instruction manual of the receiver. The relevant information is marked with the sync icon. The main menu “Menu” Adjusting the input sensitivity – “Sensitivity” Menu Sensitivity Sensitivity Sensitivity – 12 dB –36 dB –12 dB Call up S
