Sennheiser Satellite Radio EK 2000 User Manual

EK 2000  
Instructionmanual
 
Contents  
Important safety instructions .......................................................................... 2  
The EK 2000 diversity receiver ......................................................................... 3  
The frequency bank system .......................................................................... 4  
Areas of application ........................................................................................ 5  
Delivery includes .................................................................................................. 5  
Product overview ................................................................................................. 6  
Overview of the EK 2000 diversity receiver ............................................... 6  
Overview of the displays ................................................................................ 7  
Putting the diversity receiver into operation ............................................... 9  
Inserting the batteries/accupack ................................................................. 9  
Charging the accupack .................................................................................... 9  
Mounting the diversity receiver to a camera ......................................... 10  
Using the diversity receiver ........................................................................... 12  
Switching the diversity receiver on/off .................................................. 12  
Deactivating the lock mode temporarily ................................................. 13  
Selecting a standard display ..................................................................... 13  
Using the operating menu ............................................................................. 14  
The buttons .................................................................................................... 14  
Overview of the operating menu ............................................................... 15  
Working with the operating menu ............................................................ 18  
Adjusting settings via the operating menu .............................................. 19  
The main menu “Menu” .............................................................................. 19  
The extended menu “Advanced Menu” ................................................... 25  
The “Sync Settings” submenu ................................................................... 28  
Synchronizing a transmitter with the receiver ......................................... 30  
Using freely selectable receiving frequencies ......................................... 31  
Cleaning the diversity receiver ..................................................................... 32  
Recommendations and tips ........................................................................... 33  
If a problem occurs ... ....................................................................................... 34  
Accessories ......................................................................................................... 35  
Specifications .................................................................................................... 36  
Manufacturer Declarations ............................................................................. 38  
Index .................................................................................................................... 40  
For further information, visit the EK 2000 product page on  
our website at www.sennheiser.com.  
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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 specified by Sennheiser.  
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Servicing is required if the product has been damaged in any way, liquid  
has been spilled, objects have fallen inside, the product has been  
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate properly or has been  
dropped.  
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of short circuits, do not use the product  
near water and do not expose it to rain or moisture.  
• This product is also intended for professional use. Commercial use is  
subject to the safety-at-work regulations. Sennheiser, as the manufac-  
turer, is therefore obliged to expressly point out possible health risks  
arising from use.  
This product is capable of producing sound pressure exceeding  
85 dB(A). 85 dB(A) is the sound pressure corresponding to the  
maximum permissible volume which is by law (in some countries)  
allowed to affect your hearing for the duration of a working day. It is  
used as a basis according to the specifications of industrial medicine.  
Higher volumes or longer durations can damage your hearing. At higher  
volumes, the duration must be shortened in order to prevent hearing  
damage. The following are sure signs that you have been subjected to  
excessive noise for too long a time:  
– You can hear ringing or whistling sounds in your ears.  
– You have the impression (even for a short time only) that you can no  
longer hear high notes.  
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The EK 2000 diversity receiver  
Replacement parts  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician  
uses replacement parts specified by Sennheiser or those having the same  
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result  
in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.  
Intended use  
Intended use of the EK 2000 diversity receiver includes:  
• having read these instructions especially the chapter “Important safety  
instructions”,  
• using the product within the operating conditions and limitations  
described in this instruction manual.  
“Improper use” means using the product other than as described in this  
instruction manual, or under operating conditions which differ from those  
described herein.  
The EK 2000 diversity receiver  
This diversity receiver 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  
• Adaptive diversity technology  
• Switching bandwidth of up to 75 MHz  
• Scan function (Easy Setup) for scanning the frequency banks for unused  
channels  
Adaptive diversity  
This diversity receiver uses the ground connection of the line cable as its  
second antenna to provide improved reception.  
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The EK 2000 diversity receiver  
The frequency bank system  
The receiver is available in  
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UHF frequency ranges with up to  
3,000 receiving frequencies per frequency range:  
Range Aw:  
Range Gw:  
Range Bw:  
626 – 698  
Range Cw:  
718 – 790  
Range Dw:  
790 – 865  
516 – 558 558 – 626  
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  
Channel 1 – freely selectable frequency  
Channel 2 – freely selectable frequency  
Frequency bank U1 ... U6  
Channel 64 – freely selectable frequency  
Each of the channels in the frequency banks “1” to “20” has been factory-  
preset to a fixed receiving frequency (frequency preset). The factory-  
preset frequencies within one frequency bank are intermodulation-free.  
These frequencies cannot be changed.  
For an overview of the frequency presets, please refer to the supplied  
frequency information sheet. Updated versions of the frequency informa-  
tion sheet can be downloaded from the EK 2000 product page on our  
website at www.sennheiser.com.  
The frequency banks “U1” to “U6” allow you to freely select and store  
receiving frequencies. It might be that these receiving frequencies are not  
intermodulation-free (see page 30).  
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Delivery includes  
Areas of application  
The receiver can be combined with the following transmitters of the  
2000 series:  
Transmitter  
SK 2000  
Type  
Bodypack transmitter  
Radio microphone  
Plug-on transmitter  
SKM 2000  
SKP 2000  
For more information, visit the EK 2000 product page on our website at  
The transmitters are available in the same UHF frequency ranges and are  
equipped with the same frequency bank system with factory-preset  
frequencies. An advantage of the factory-preset frequencies is that  
• a transmission system is ready for immediate use after switch-on,  
• several transmission systems can be operated simultaneously on the  
preset frequencies without causing intermodulation interference.  
Delivery includes  
The packaging contains the following items:  
1 EK 2000 diversity receiver  
2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V  
1 CA 2 camera adapter  
1 CL 500 line cable  
1 CL 1 line cable  
1 instruction manual  
1 frequency information sheet  
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Product overview  
Product overview  
Overview of the EK 2000 diversity receiver  
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²
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µ
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³ Headphone output (PHONES),  
SET button  
3.5 mm jack socket, lockable  
º ̆/̄ rocker button  
· Line output (AF OUT),  
3.5 mm jack socket, lockable  
(the ground contact is used by  
antenna II)  
(UP/DOWN)  
¾ Battery compartment  
µ Battery compartment cover  
(metal)  
» Antenna I  
¸ Battery compartment catches  
¿ Operation and battery status  
indicator, red LED  
¹ Infra-red interface  
Ƹ ON/OFF button  
(lit = ON, flashing = LOW BATT)  
with ESC function (cancel)  
´ RF signal indication, green LED  
ƹ Display panel, backlit in orange  
(lit = RF)  
² Charging contacts  
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Product overview  
Overview of the displays  
After switch-on, the diversity receiver displays the “Frequency/Name”  
standard display. For further illustrations and examples of the different  
standard displays, refer to page 13.  
The display backlighting is automatically reduced after approx. 20 seconds.  
823.925  
**2000**MHz  
MUTE  
RF AF  
P
Display  
RF level “RF”  
(Radio Frequency)  
Meaning  
Diversity display:  
Antenna input I is active  
Antenna input II is active  
Squelch threshold level  
RF signal level:  
Field strength of the received signal  
RF  
Audio level “AF”  
Modulation of the transmitter  
Peak hold function  
(Audio Frequency)  
When the display shows full  
deflection, the audio input level  
is excessively high.  
For details, see page 24.  
AF  
Frequency  
Current receiving frequency (see page 25)  
Name  
Freely selectable name of the receiver  
(see page 23)  
Lock mode icon  
Lock mode is activated (see page 13)  
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Product overview  
Display  
Meaning  
Battery status  
Charge status:  
approx. 100%  
approx. 70%  
approx. 30%  
charge status is critical, the red  
LOW BATT LED ¿ is flashing  
:
¿
Muting function  
Mute” is only displayed on the “Frequency/  
Name” standard display (see page 13) when  
the transmitter’s RF signal is deactivated.  
The diversity receiver does then not output  
an audio signal.  
MUTE”  
or line output level  
AF OUT  
The line output level AF OUT is only  
displayed on the “Frequency bank/Channel/  
Name” standard display (see page 13).  
Pilot tone “P”  
Activated pilot tone evaluation  
(see page 27)  
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Putting the diversity receiver into operation  
Putting the diversity receiver into  
operation  
Inserting the batteries/accupack  
For powering the diversity receiver, you can either use two 1.5 V AA size  
batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack or the DC 2  
power adapter (see “Accessories” on page 35).  
̈ Open the battery compartment by pushing the two catches ¸ in the  
direction of the arrows and open the cover µ.  
µ ¸  
²
µ
²
̈ Insert the two batteries or the accupack as shown above. Please  
observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries/accupack.  
̈ Close the battery compartment by pressing on the center of the  
cover µ.  
The battery compartment cover µ locks into place with an audible  
click.  
Charging the accupack  
To charge the BA 2015 accupack:  
̈ Insert the diversity receiver into the L 2015 charger (see “Accessories”  
on page 35).  
The L 2015 charger can only charge the combination BA 2015  
accupack/diversity receiver. Standard batteries (primary cells) or  
individual rechargeable battery cells cannot be charged.  
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Putting the diversity receiver into operation  
Mounting the diversity receiver to a camera  
Use the supplied CA 2 camera adapter to mount the receiver to a camera’s  
flash mount.  
̈ Determine where on the perforated plate  
ƹ
the flash mount  
adapter ƺ will need to be fastened so that the receiver can best be  
attached to the camera.  
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ƺ
Ƽ
̈ At this position, place a square nut ƻ under the perforated plate ƹ.  
̈ Fasten the flash mount adapter ƺ to the perforated plate ƹ using the  
square nut ƻ.  
̈ Lift one side of the belt clip Ƽ as shown.  
ƽ
̈ Press down the belt clip Ƽ at one fixing point and pull it out of the  
receiver housing.  
̈ Repeat for the other side.  
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Putting the diversity receiver into operation  
̈ Place the perforated plate ƹ onto the rear of the receiver.  
̈ Reinsert the belt clip Ƽ.  
̈ Use one of the supplied line cables to connect the line input of the  
camera to the socket ·.  
·
̈ Via the operating menu of the diversity receiver, adjust the level of the  
line output (AF OUT) to the input of the camera (see page 24).  
The ground connection of the line cable serves as the antenna for  
the second diversity section. For details on the connector assign-  
ment, refer to the diagram on page 37.  
̈ Connect a pair of headphones to the socket ³.  
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̈ Adjust the volume at the headphone output (PHONES) – either via the  
operating menu or using the rocker button (see page 21).  
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Using the diversity receiver  
Using the diversity receiver  
To establish a transmission link, proceed as follows:  
1. Switch the diversity receiver on (see next section).  
2. Switch a transmitter on  
mitter).  
(see the instruction manual of the trans-  
The transmission link is established and the receiver’s RF level display  
RFreacts.  
It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 30.  
If you cannot establish a transmission link between transmitter and  
receiver, read the chapter “Synchronizing a transmitter with the receiver”  
on page 30.  
Switching the diversity receiver on/off  
̈ Push the two battery compartment catches ¸ and open the battery  
compartment cover µ.  
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µ
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To switch the diversity receiver on:  
̈ Press the ON/OFF button Ƹ.  
The red ON LED ¿ lights up and the standard display “Frequency/  
Name” appears on the display panel.  
To switch the diversity receiver off:  
̈ Keep the ON/OFF button Ƹ pressed until “OFF” appears on the display  
panel.  
The red ON LED ¿ goes off and the diversity receiver switches off.  
When in the operating menu, pressing the ON/OFF button Ƹ will  
cancel your entry (ESC function) and return you to the current  
standard display.  
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Using the diversity receiver  
Deactivating the lock mode temporarily  
You can activate or deactivate the automatic lock mode via the “Auto  
Lock” menu item (see page 24). If the lock mode is activated, you have to  
temporarily deactivate it In order to be able to operate the receiver  
:
SET  
̈ Press the SET button.  
Locked” appears on the display panel.  
̈ Press the rocker button.  
Unlock?” appears on the display panel.  
SET  
̈ Press the SET button.  
– 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.  
MHz  
823.925  
**2000**  
MUTE  
P
RF AF  
Selecting a standard display  
̈ Press the ON/OFF button to select a standard display.  
ON/OFF  
Contents of the display  
Selectable standard display  
Frequency/Name”  
MHz  
823.925  
with “MUTE” display ቨ  
**2000**  
MUTE  
RF AF  
P
Transmitter Parameters”  
MHz  
823.925  
If no transmitter is linked, “no data”  
appears.  
**2000**  
MUTE  
RF AF  
P
Frequency bank/Channel/Name”  
B.Ch: 1. 1  
***2000***  
with display of the line output level  
AF OUTቨ  
RF AF  
P
0
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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 diversity receiver on and off  
• Selects a standard display (see page 13)  
ON/OFF  
• Cancels the entry and returns to the current  
standard display (ESC function)  
Press the SET button  
• Changes from the current standard display  
to the operating menu  
SET  
• Calls up a menu item  
• Enters a submenu  
• Stores the settings and returns to the  
operating menu  
Press the rocker button • Adjusts the volume at the headphone  
output (PHONES) (see page 21)  
• Changes to the next/previous menu item  
• Changes the setting of a menu item  
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Using the operating menu  
Overview of the operating menu  
Submenu  
“Sync Settings”  
Main menu  
“Menu”  
SK Settings  
SKM Settings  
SKP Settings  
Exit  
Extended menu  
“Advanced Menu”  
Sync  
Phones Volume  
Squelch  
Easy Setup  
Frequency Preset  
Name  
Tune  
Sync Settings  
Pilot Tone  
LCD Contrast  
Reset  
Software Revision  
Exit  
Submenu  
“SK Settings”  
“SKM Settings”  
“SKP Settings”  
AF Out  
Auto Lock  
Advanced  
Exit  
Sensitivity  
Low Cut (SKM)  
Auto Lock  
Mute Mode (SK, SKP)  
RF Power  
Phantom Power48V (SKP)  
Cable Emulation (SK)  
Exit  
Display  
Function of the menu item  
Page  
Main menu “Menu”  
Sync  
Synchronizes a transmitter with the diversity  
receiver  
19  
Phones Volume  
Adjusts the volume at the headphone output  
(PHONES)  
21  
21  
22  
Squelch  
Adjusts the squelch threshold  
Easy Setup  
Scans for unused frequency presets, releases  
and selects frequency presets  
Frequency Preset Sets the frequency bank and the channel  
23  
23  
Name  
Enters a freely selectable name  
AF Out  
Adjusts the level of the line output (AF OUT) 24  
Auto Lock  
Activates/deactivates the automatic lock  
mode  
24  
Advanced  
Exit  
Calls up the extended menu “Advanced  
Menu”  
25  
Exits the operating menu and returns to the  
current standard display  
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Using the operating menu  
Display  
Function of the menu item  
Page  
Extended menu “Advanced Menu”  
Tune  
Sets the receiving frequencies for the  
frequency banks “U1” to “U6”  
25  
25  
Sets the frequency bank, the channel and  
the receiving frequency (frequency banks  
U1” to “U6”)  
Sync Settings  
Pilot Tone  
Calls up the “Sync Settings” submenu  
16  
27  
27  
28  
28  
Activates/deactivates the pilot tone  
evaluation  
LCD Contrast  
Reset  
Adjusts the contrast of the display panel  
Resets the settings made in the operating  
menu  
Software Revision Displays the current software revision  
Exit  
Exits the extended menu “Advanced Menu”  
and returns to the main menu  
“Sync Settings” submenu  
SK Settings  
SKM Settings  
SKP Settings  
Exit  
Selects an SK bodypack transmitter, sets the  
parameters to be transferred and activates/  
deactivates the synchronization  
Selects an SKM radio microphone, sets the  
parameters to be transferred and activates/  
deactivates the synchronization  
28  
Selects an SKP plug-on transmitter, sets the  
parameters to be transferred and activates/  
deactivates the synchronization  
Exits the “Sync Settings” submenu and  
returns to the extended menu “Advanced  
Menu”  
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Using the operating menu  
Display  
Function of the menu item  
Page  
“SK Settings” / “SKM Settings” / “SKP Settings” submenu  
Sensitivity  
Low Cut  
Adjusts the input sensitivity  
Actives/deactivates the low cut filter  
(“SKM Settings” only)  
Auto Lock  
Mute Mode  
RF Power  
Activates/deactivates the automatic lock  
mode  
Sets the mode for the MUTE switch  
(“SK Settings” and “SKP Settings” only)  
28  
Adjusts the transmission power  
PhantomPower48V Activates/deactivates the phantom  
powering (“SKP Settings” only)  
Cable Emulation  
Emulates guitar cable capacities  
(“SK Settings” only)  
Exit  
Exits the submenu and returns to the  
Sync Settings” submenu  
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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 13).  
By way of example of the “Frequency Preset” 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 rocker button to change to the “Frequency Preset”  
menu item.  
The current setting of the selected menu item is displayed:  
Menu  
Frequency Preset  
B.Ch: 1. 1  
Changing and storing settings  
SET  
SET  
Frequency Preset  
Frequency Preset  
Menu  
Frequency Preset  
B.Ch: 1. 1  
B.Ch:  
B.Ch:  
6. 3  
1. 1  
863.100MHz  
824.500MHz  
Call up “Frequency  
Preset”  
Select the frequency  
bank and confirm  
Select the channel;  
store the setting  
SET  
“Stored”  
SET  
̈ Press the SET button to call up the menu item.  
̈ Press the rocker button to set the frequency bank.  
SET  
SET  
̈ Press the SET button to confirm your selection.  
̈ Press the rocker button to set the channel.  
̈ Press the SET button to store the setting.  
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu  
Canceling an entry  
̈ Press the ON/OFF button to cancel the entry.  
ON/OFF  
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  
To return to the next higher menu level:  
̈ Change to the “Exit” menu item.  
Menu  
Exit  
SET  
̈ Confirm your selection.  
To directly return to the current standard display:  
̈ Press the ON/OFF button.  
ON/OFF  
Adjusting settings via the operating  
menu  
The main menu “Menu”  
Synchronizing a transmitter with the diversity receiver – “Sync”  
You can synchronize a suitable transmitter of the 2000 series with the  
receiver. By default, the following parameters are transferred to the trans-  
mitter during synchronization:  
Setting  
Transferred parameters  
Frequency Preset” Current receiving frequency (see page 23)  
Name”  
Current name set for the receiver (see page 23)  
Pilot Tone”  
Current pilot tone setting of the receiver  
(“Inactive”/“Active”, see page 27)  
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu  
Via the “Sync Settings” submenu, you can adjust additional  
parameters to be transferred to the transmitters (see page 16  
and 28).  
To transfer these parameters:  
̈ Switch the transmitter and the diversity receiver on.  
̈ On the receiver, call up the “Sync” menu item.  
Sync” appears on the display panel of the receiver.  
̈ Place the infra-red interface of the transmitter (see the instruction  
manual of the transmitter) in front of the infra-red interface of the  
receiver ¹.  
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The parameters are transferred to the transmitter. When the transfer  
is completed, “ ” appears on the display panel of the diversity  
receiver. The receiver then switches back to the current standard  
display.  
To cancel the transfer:  
̈ Press the ON/OFF button Ƹ on the receiver.  
“ ” appears on the display panel of the receiver. “ ” also appears if:  
– no transmitter was found or the transmitter is not compatible,  
– no transmitter was found and the synchronization process was  
canceled after 30 seconds,  
– you canceled the transfer.  
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu  
Adjusting the volume at the headphone output –  
“Phones Volume”  
There are two ways to adjust the volume at the headphone output  
(PHONES):  
CAUTION!  
Hearing damage due to high volumes!  
Listening at high volume levels for long periods can lead  
to permanent hearing defects.  
̈ Set the volume to a low level before putting the head-  
phones on  
̈ Do not continuously expose yourself to high volumes.  
1. When one of the standard displays is shown on the display panel:  
̈ Press the rocker button to adjust the volume at the head-  
phone output (PHONES).  
2. When you are in the operating menu:  
SET  
Phones Volume  
5
Phones Volume  
10  
Menu  
Phones Volume  
5
Call up “Phones  
Select the desired  
setting  
Store the setting  
Volume  
SET  
“Stored”  
Adjustment range: 0 to 50  
Adjusting the squelch threshold – “Squelch”  
SET  
Squelch  
Squelch  
13 dB  
Menu  
Squelch  
5 dB  
5 dB  
Call up “Squelch”  
Select the  
desired setting  
Store the setting  
SET  
“Stored”  
Adjustment range: 5 to 25 dBμV, adjustable in 2-dB steps, can be switched  
off  
The squelch eliminates annoying noise when the transmitter is switched  
off or when there is no longer sufficient transmitter power received by the  
receiver.  
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu  
CAUTION!  
Danger of hearing damage!  
If you switch the squelch off or adjust the squelch  
threshold to a very low value, loud hissing noise can occur  
in the receiver. The hissing noise can be loud enough to  
cause hearing damage!  
̈ Always make sure that the squelch is switched on.  
̈ Before adjusting the squelch threshold, set the  
volume of the headphone output PHONES to the  
minimum (see page 21)  
.
̈ Never change the squelch threshold during a live  
transmission.  
̈ Adjust the squelch threshold – with the transmitter switched off – to  
the lowest possible setting that suppresses hissing noise.  
A high squelch threshold reduces the transmission range.  
The squelch should only be switched off for servicing purposes. With the  
squelch threshold set to “5 dB”, you switch the squelch off by keeping the  
DOWN rocker button pressed for 3 seconds.  
Display  
Squelch is ...  
... switched on.  
MHz  
823.925  
The dotted line displays the squelch  
threshold.  
**2000**  
MUTE  
RF AF  
P
... switched off.  
MHz  
823.925  
The dotted line goes off and the audio  
level display “AF” shows full deflection  
(hissing noise).  
**2000**  
AF P  
RF  
RF  
If you have accidentally switched off the squelch:  
̈ Press the UP rocker button to switch the squelch on.  
Scanning for, releasing and selecting frequency presets –  
“Easy Setup”  
Menu item  
Function of the menu item  
Reset List  
Releases all locked frequency presets  
Current List Selects an unused frequency preset  
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu  
Menu item  
Function of the menu item  
Scan New List Automatically scans for unused receiving frequencies  
(frequency preset scan)  
If receiving frequencies are used, they will be locked; if  
receiving frequencies are unused, they will be released.  
After the frequency preset scan, you can select an unused  
frequency preset.  
Selecting the frequency bank and the channel – “Frequency Preset”  
SET  
SET  
Frequency Preset  
Frequency Preset  
Menu  
Frequency Preset  
B.Ch: 1. 1  
B.Ch:  
B.Ch:  
6. 3  
1. 1  
863.100MHz  
824.500MHz  
Call up “Frequency  
Preset”  
Select the frequency  
bank and confirm  
Select the channel;  
store the setting  
SET  
“Stored”  
When setting up multi-channel systems, please observe the  
following:  
Only the factory-preset receiving frequencies within one  
frequency bank (“1” to “20”) are intermodulation-free. It is vital  
to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 30.  
Overview of the frequency banks and channels:  
Frequency bank Channels  
Type  
1” to “20”  
up to 64 per  
System bank:  
frequency bank frequencies are factory-preset  
up to 64 per User bank:  
frequency bank frequencies are freely selectable  
U1” to “U6”  
Entering a name – “Name”  
Menu  
Name  
Name  
Lichael  
Name  
Michael  
Lichael  
Call up “Name”  
Enter a character  
and confirm  
Enter a character;  
store the setting  
“Stored”  
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu  
Via the “Name” menu item, you can enter a freely selectable name (e.g. the  
name of the performer) for the receiver. The name is displayed on the  
standard display (see page 7). The name can consist of up to 8 characters  
such as:  
• letters (without pronounciation marks),  
• numbers from 0 to 9,  
• special characters and spaces.  
To enter a name, proceed as follows:  
̈ Press the rocker button to select a character.  
SET  
̈ Press the SET button to change to the next segment/character  
or to store the complete entry.  
Adjusting the audio output level – “AF Out”  
SET  
Menu  
AF Out  
AF Out  
0 dB  
AF Out  
+ 6dB
0 dB  
Call up “AF Out  
Select the desired  
setting  
Store the setting  
SET  
“Stored”  
Adjustment range: –24 dB to +18 dB, adjustable in 6-dB steps  
Via the “AF Out” menu item, you can adjust the level of the audio output  
from the receiver to the input of the connected camera.  
Activating/deactivating the automatic lock mode – “Auto Lock”  
SET  
Menu  
Auto Lock  
Active  
Auto Lock  
Inactive  
Auto Lock  
Active  
Store the setting  
Call up  
“Auto Lock”  
Select the desired  
setting  
SET  
“Stored”  
The lock mode prevents that the volume at the headphone output PHONES  
is accidentally adjusted. In addition, the lock mode prevents that the diver-  
sity receiver is accidentally switched off or programed during operation.  
The lock mode icon ቦ  
the current standard display indicates that the  
lock mode is activated. For information on how to use the lock mode, refer  
to page 13.  
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu  
The extended menu “Advanced Menu”  
To get into the extended menu “Advanced Menu”:  
̈ From the main menu, select “Advanced”.  
Setting the receiving frequencies and the frequency banks “U1”  
to “U6” – “Tune”  
When you have selected one of the system banks and then select  
the “Tune” menu, the diversity receiver automatically switches to  
channel 1 of the frequency bank “U1”. In this case, “U1.1” briefly  
appears on the display panel.  
Upon delivery, the channels of the frequency banks “U1” to “U6”  
are not assigned a receiving frequency.  
Via the “Tune” menu item, you can set a receiving frequency to be stored  
in the current channel or you can select a different channel in one of the  
frequency banks “U1” to “U6” and assign this channel a receiving  
frequency.  
Setting a receiving frequency for the current channel  
̈ Press the rocker button until the “Tune” menu item appears.  
SET  
̈ Press the SET button.  
The MHz section of the receiving frequency of the channel is  
highlighted.  
SET  
SET  
Advanced Menu  
Tune  
Tune  
Tune  
823.925 MHz  
823.925 MHz  
823.925 MHz  
B.Ch: U1. 1  
B.Ch: U1. 1  
Call up “Tune”  
(special function)  
Select the frequency  
bank and confirm  
Select the channel;  
store the setting  
SET  
“Stored”  
It is vital to observe the notes on frequency selection on page 30.  
̈ Press the rocker button to set the MHz section of the  
frequency.  
SET  
̈ Press the SET button to confirm the MHz section of the  
frequency.  
The kHz section of the frequency is highlighted.  
̈ Press the rocker button to set the kHz section of the frequency.  
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu  
SET  
̈ Press the SET button to confirm the frequency.  
Stored” appears on the display panel. The “Tune” menu item  
appears again.  
Selecting a channel and assigning this channel a frequency  
̈ Press the rocker button until the “Tune” menu item appears.  
SET  
̈ Press the SET button and keep it pressed until the frequency  
bank is highlighted.  
SET  
SET  
Advanced Menu  
Tune  
Tune  
Tune  
823.925 MHz  
823.925 MHz  
823.925 MHz  
B.Ch: U5. 1  
B.Ch: U1. 1  
Call up “Tune”  
(special function)  
Select the frequency  
bank and confirm  
Select the channel;  
store the setting  
SET  
“Stored”  
̈ Press the rocker button to set the frequency bank.  
SET  
SET  
̈ Press the SET button to confirm the frequency bank.  
The channel is highlighted.  
̈ Press the rocker button to set the channel.  
̈ Press the SET button to confirm the channel.  
The frequency (MHz section) is highlighted.  
̈ Set the desired frequency (MHz and kHz section) as described in the  
previous chapter.  
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu  
Activating/deactivating the pilot tone evaluation – “Pilot Tone”  
Advanced Menu  
Pilot  
Pilot  
Pilot Tone  
A c t i v e  
A c t i v e  
I n a c t i v e  
Call up  
“Pilot Tone”  
Select the desired  
setting  
Store the setting  
“Stored”  
The transmitter adds an inaudible signal, known as the pilot tone, to the  
transmitted signal. The diversity receiver detects and evaluates the pilot  
tone.  
The pilot tone supports the diversity receiver’s squelch function, thus  
protecting against interference due to RF signals from other devices.  
Display  
Meaning  
No icon  
The pilot tone evaluation is deactivated.  
The pilot tone evaluation is activated but the receiver does  
not receive a pilot tone.  
The pilot tone evaluation is activated. The receiver receives  
a pilot tone.  
Adjusting the contrast of the display panel – “LCD Contrast”  
Advanced Menu  
LCD Contrast  
7
LCD Contrast  
1 0  
LCD Contrast  
7
Call up  
“LCD Contrast”  
Select the desired  
setting  
Store the setting  
“Stored”  
You can adjust the contrast of the display panel in 16 steps.  
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu  
Resetting the settings made in the operating menu – “Reset”  
SET  
Advanced Menu  
Reset  
Reset  
Yes  
Call up “Reset”  
Select the desired  
setting; apply the  
setting  
SET  
“Stored”  
When resetting the settings made in the operating menu, only the  
selected settings for the pilot tone and for the frequency banks “U1” to  
U6” remain unchanged. For an overview of the factory-preset default  
settings, refer to the enclosed frequency information sheet.  
Displaying the software revision – “Software Revision”  
You can display the current software revision of the diversity receiver.  
The “Sync Settings” submenu  
Display  
Function  
SK Settings  
Calls up the “SK Settings” submenu  
SKM Settings Calls up the “SKM Settings” submenu  
SKP Settings Calls up the “SKP Settings” submenu  
Exit  
Exits the “Sync Settings” submenu and returns to the  
extended menu “Advanced Menu”  
“SK Settings”, “SKM Settings” and “SKP Settings”  
Via the “SK Settings”, “SKM Settings” and “SKP Settings” submenus, you  
can set the transmitter parameters directly on the diversity receiver and  
activate or deactivate the transfer of these parameters to the transmitter.  
Setting  
Transfer is ...  
... activated  
Sensitivity  
– 6dB  
Sync  
... deactivated  
Sensitivity  
– 6dB  
Sync  
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Adjusting settings via the operating menu  
Via the “Sync” menu item, you can transfer the parameters from the  
receiver to the transmitters via the infra-red interface (see page 19).  
Display  
Function  
Settings  
Sensitivity  
Adjusts the input sensitivity:  
SK  
–60 dB to 0 dB,  
adjustable in steps of 3 dB  
SKM and SKP  
Low cut filter  
–48 dB to 0 dB,  
adjustable in steps of 6 dB  
Low Cut  
(SKM only)  
/
Auto Lock  
Lock mode  
Mute mode  
Inactive, Active  
Mute Mode  
(SK, SKP only)  
Disabled, RF On/Off,  
AF On/Off  
RF Power  
Transmission power  
Low, Standard, High  
Inactive, Active  
PhantomPower48V Phantom powering  
(SKP only)  
Cable Emulation  
(SK only)  
Emulates guitar cable  
capacities  
Minimum, Low, Medium,  
High  
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Synchronizing a transmitter with the receiver  
Synchronizing a transmitter with the  
receiver  
When synchronizing a transmitter with a diversity receiver, please  
observe the following:  
̈ Only use a transmitter and a diversity receiver from the same  
frequency range (see the type plates on the transmitter and  
the diversity receiver).  
̈ Make sure that the desired frequencies are listed in the  
enclosed frequency information sheet.  
You can also contact your Sennheiser partner who will be  
pleased to calculate intermodulation-free frequencies for you.  
̈ Make sure that the desired frequencies are approved and legal  
in your country and, if necessary, apply for an operating  
license.  
Upon delivery, transmitter and diversity receiver are synchronized with  
each other. If, however, you cannot establish a transmission link between  
transmitter and diversity receiver, you have to synchronize the channels of  
the devices:  
̈ Deactivate the RF signal on all transmitters (see the instruction manual  
of the transmitter).  
This prevents that, during the frequency scan, the channels used by  
switched-on transmitters are displayed as “used”.  
̈ With a diversity receiver, perform a frequency preset scan to scan the  
frequency banks for unused channels (“Scan New List”, see page 23).  
̈ Select a frequency bank and a channel on this diversity receiver  
(“Current List”, see page 22).  
If you want to set up a multi-channel system, select a frequency bank  
with a sufficient number of unused channels for all planned transmis-  
sion links.  
Via the “Sync Settings” submenu, you can set additional transmitter  
parameters directly on the diversity receiver and activate or deactivate  
the transfer of these parameters to the transmitter (see page 28).  
̈ Synchronize a transmitter with the diversity receiver (see page 19).  
The receiver’s frequency, name, pilot tone setting and, where applies,  
additional parameters activated via the “Sync Settings” submenu are  
transferred to the transmitter.  
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Synchronizing a transmitter with the receiver  
OR:  
̈ Manually set the transmitter to the same frequency bank and channel  
that you set on the receiver.  
̈ Activate the RF signal on this transmitter.  
The transmission link is established.  
If you want to set up a multi-channel system:  
̈ Repeat the following 4 steps for each additional transmission link:  
– Perform a frequency preset scan with the next diversity receiver.  
– Select a channel from the same frequency bank as with the first  
diversity receiver.  
– Synchronize a transmitter with the diversity receiver.  
– Activate the RF signal on the transmitter.  
Using freely selectable receiving frequencies  
You can also freely select the receiving frequencies and store these  
frequencies in the frequency banks “U1” to “U6”.  
It might be that the freely selected frequencies are not inter-  
modulation-free  
If you are using frequencies from the frequency banks “U1” to  
U6”, it might be that the receiving frequencies are not intermod-  
ulation-free.  
̈ Contact your Sennheiser partner who will be pleased to  
calculate intermodulation-free frequencies for you (see  
̈ Set each diversity receiver to the same frequency bank (“U1” to “U6”).  
̈ On one of the receivers, select a channel within this frequency bank and  
assign this channel a receiving frequency (see page 25).  
̈ Synchronize a transmitter with this receiver (see the instruction  
manual of the transmitter).  
OR:  
̈ Manually set the transmitter to the same frequency bank and channel  
that you set on the receiver.  
̈ Repeat for the remaining transmitters and receivers as described  
above.  
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Cleaning the diversity receiver  
Cleaning the diversity receiver  
CAUTION!  
Liquids can damage the electronics of the receiver!  
Liquids entering the housing of the device can cause a  
short-circuit and damage the electronics.  
̈ Keep all liquids away from the receiver.  
̈ Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents.  
̈ Use a cloth to clean the diversity receiver from time to time.  
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Recommendations and tips  
Recommendations and tips  
... for the diversity receiver  
• Make sure that the antenna and the headphone or line cable do not  
cross.  
• For best results, make sure that the transmitter sensitivity is correctly  
adjusted.  
... for optimum reception  
• Transmission range depends to a large extent on location and can vary  
from about 10 m to about 150 m. There should be a “free line of sight”  
between transmitting and receiving antennas.  
• To avoid overloading the receiver, observe a minimum distance of 5 m  
between transmitting and receiving antennas.  
... for multi-channel operation  
• When operating a multi-channel system, you should only use the chan-  
nels within one frequency bank. Each of the frequency banks “1” to  
20” accommodates factory-preset frequencies which are intermodu-  
lation-free.  
• The frequency banks “U1” to “U6” allow you to freely select and store  
receiving frequencies (see page 25).  
• When using several transmitters simultaneously, interference can be  
avoided by maintaining a minimum distance of 20 cm between two  
transmitters.  
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If a problem occurs ...  
If a problem occurs ...  
Problem  
Possible cause  
Possible solution  
Diversity  
receiver  
Lock mode is activated Deactivate the lock mode  
(see page 13).  
cannot be  
operated,  
Locked”  
appears on  
the display  
panel  
No operation Batteries are flat or  
Replace the batteries or  
recharge the accupack  
(see page 9).  
indication  
accupack is flat  
No RF signal  
Transmitter and  
receiver are not on  
the same channel  
Set the transmitter and  
receiver to the same channel.  
Synchronize the transmitter  
with the receiver  
(see page 30).  
Transmission range is  
exceeded  
Check the squelch threshold  
setting (see page 21).  
Reduce the distance between  
transmitter and receiver.  
RF signal is deactivated Activate the RF signal  
(“RF Mute“)  
(see the instruction manual  
of the transmitter).  
RF signal  
Transmitter is muted  
Cancel the muting  
available, no  
audio signal,  
MUTE”  
appears on  
the display  
panel  
(see the instruction manual  
of the transmitter).  
Receiver’s squelch  
threshold is adjusted  
too high  
Reduce the squelch threshold  
setting (see page 21).  
Transmitter doesn’t  
transmit a pilot tone  
Deactivate the pilot tone  
evaluation (see page 27).  
Audio signal Transmitter sensitivity Adjust the transmitter  
has a high  
is adjusted too low  
sensitivity correctly  
level of back-  
ground noise  
(see the instruction manual  
of the transmitter).  
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Accessories  
Problem  
Possible cause  
Possible solution  
Audio signal is Transmitter sensitivity Adjust the transmitter  
distorted  
is adjusted too high  
sensitivity correctly  
(see the instruction manual  
of the transmitter).  
Receiver’s audio output Reduce the audio output level  
level is adjusted too  
high  
(“AF Out”, see page 24).  
No access  
to a certain  
channel  
During scanning,  
an RF signal has been  
detected on this  
channel and the  
Set the transmitter operating  
on this channel to a different  
channel and redo the  
frequency preset scan  
channel has been locked (see page 22).  
During scanning, a  
transmitter of your  
system operating on  
this channel has not  
been switched off  
Switch the transmitter off and  
redo the frequency preset scan  
(see page 22).  
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”.  
Accessories  
The following EK 2000 accessories are available from your specialist  
dealer:  
009950  
009828  
009827  
009986  
005022  
087047  
BA 2015 accupack  
L 2015 charger  
DC 2 power adapter for external DC powering (12 V)  
CA 2 camera adapter  
CL 1 line cable (jack to jack, balanced)  
CL 500 line cable (XLR-3 to jack, balanced)  
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Specifications  
Specifications  
RF characteristics  
Modulation  
wideband FM  
Frequency ranges  
516–558, 558–626, 626–698,  
718–790, 790–865 MHz  
(Aw to Dw, Gw, see page 4)  
up to 3,000 receiving frequencies,  
tuneable in steps of 25 kHz  
20 frequency banks, each with up  
to 64 factory-preset channels  
6 frequency banks, each with up  
to 64 user programmable channels  
up to 75 MHz  
Receiving frequencies  
Switching bandwidth  
Nominal/peak deviation  
Receiver principle  
Sensitivity  
(with HDX, peak deviation)  
Adjacent channel rejection  
Intermodulation attenuation  
Blocking  
±24 kHz/±48 kHz  
adaptive diversity  
< 4 μV, typ. 1.6 µV for 52 dBArms S/N  
typ. 80 dB  
typ. 78 dB  
80 dB  
Squelch  
Off, 5 to 25 dBμV,  
adjustable in steps of 2 dB  
can be switched off  
Pilot tone squelch  
AF characteristics Line  
Compander system  
S/N ratio  
(1 mVRF, peak deviation)  
Sennheiser HDX  
Line: 120 dBArms  
Phones: approx. 90 dBArms  
THD  
0.9%  
AF output voltage  
Line: 3.5 mm jack socket: +17 dBu  
(mono, balanced)  
(at peak deviation, 1 kHz AF)  
Output power at 2.4 V, 5% THD  
and nominal deviation  
Adjustment range of  
line output level  
Phones: 2 x 12 mW at 32 Ω  
42 dB, adjustable in steps of 6 dB  
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Specifications  
Overall device  
Temperature range  
Power supply  
–10°C to +55°C  
AA size batteries, 1.5 V  
2
or BA 2015 accupack  
Nominal voltage  
2,4 V  
Power consumption:  
• at nominal voltage  
• with switched-off receiver  
typ. 140 mA (30 mW)  
25 μA  
Operating time (line operation) typ. 9 hrs  
Dimensions  
approx. 82 x 64 x 24 mm  
Weight (incl. batteries)  
approx. 130 g  
In compliance with  
Europe  
EMC:  
EN 301489-1/-9  
Radio: EN 300422-1/-2  
Safety: EN 60065  
USA  
47 CFR 15 subpart B  
Approved by  
Canada  
Industry Canada RSS 123  
IC 2099A-EK2000  
limited to 806 MHz  
Connector assignment  
3.5 mm jack plug  
Line  
Phones  
wired balanced  
wird in parallel  
+ –  
+ +  
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Manufacturer Declarations  
Manufacturer Declarations  
Warranty  
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on this  
product.  
For the current warranty conditions, please visit our web site at  
In compliance with the following requirements  
• RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC)  
• WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC)  
Please dispose of the diversity receiver at the end of its opera-  
tional lifetime by taking it to your local collection point or recy-  
cling center for such equipment.  
• Battery Directive (2006/66/EC)  
The supplied batteries or rechargeable batteries can be recycled.  
Please dispose of them as special waste or return them to your  
specialist dealer. In order to protect the environment, only  
dispose of exhausted batteries.  
CE Declaration of Conformity  
0682  
• R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC)  
Before putting the device into operation, please observe the respective  
country-specific regulations.  
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Manufacturer Declarations  
Statements regarding FCC and Industry Canada  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of  
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)  
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must  
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in  
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate  
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with  
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a partic-  
ular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to  
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the  
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter-  
ference by one or more of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
This class B digital device complies with the Canadian ICES-003.  
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved  
by Sennheiser electronic Corp. may void the FCC authorization to operate  
this equipment.  
Before putting the device into operation, please observe the respective  
country-specific regulations!  
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Index  
Index  
Accessories 35  
Easy Setup (scanning for, releasing  
and selecting frequency  
presets) 22  
Accupack  
charging  
inserting  
9
9
F
Frequency bank  
selecting 23  
setting a frequency 25  
Advanced Menu (extended menu)  
overview 16  
settings 25  
~ system  
4
AF Out (adjusting the audio output  
Frequency Preset (selecting a  
frequency bank/  
level) 24  
Auto Lock (activating/deactivating  
channel) 23  
the lock mode) 24  
Frequency presets  
releasing (Reset List) 22  
searching for unused ~ (Scan New  
List) 22  
selecting (Current List) 22  
H
B
Batteries  
battery status  
inserting  
Buttons  
function of the ~ 14  
ON/OFF button  
SET button  
UP/DOWN button  
8
9
Headphones, adjusting the  
6
volume 21  
6
L
6
LCD Contrast (adjusting the  
contrast of the display  
panel) 27  
C
Channel  
assigning a frequency 26  
selecting 23  
Lock mode  
activating/deactivating (Auto  
Lock) 24  
deactivating temporarily 13  
setting a frequency 25  
D
Displays  
adjusting the contrast of the dis-  
lock mode icon  
7
Locked 13  
play panel (LCD Contrast) 27  
AF (audio level)  
AF OUT  
LOW BATT  
MUTE  
overview  
RF (RF level)  
standard displays 13  
7
LOW BATT  
6
8
M
8
Menu 15  
8
Menu (main menu)  
overview 15  
settings 19  
N
7
7
E
Name (entering a name) 23  
O
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Index  
Operating menu  
overview 15  
settings 19  
using 18  
P
Reset (resetting the settings made  
RF signal indication  
6
S
Software Revision (displaying the  
Phones Volume (adjusting the  
volume at the headphone  
output) 21  
software revision) 28  
Squelch (adjusting the  
squelch) 21  
Pilot Tone (activating/deactivating  
Sync (synchronizing a transmitter  
the pilot tone  
evaluation) 27  
R
with the receiver) 19  
T
Transmitter (synchronizing with  
Receiver  
cleaning 32  
mounting to a camera 10  
switching off 12  
switching on 12  
receiver) 30  
Troubleshooting 34  
Tune (setting the receiving  
frequencies and the  
frequency banks) 25  
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Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG  
Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany  
Printed in Germany  
Publ. 01/09  
529668/A01  
 

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