Sennheiser SKM 3072-U-x User's Manual
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1. SET three times Loc begins to flash on the display v Press the SET button for more than a second to store your setting Sto briefly appears on the display indicating that the new setting has been stored The display then switches back to the standard display The POWER button is now locked If POWER is accidentally pressed the display briefly indicates Loc and then switches back to the standard display With the V A buttons however you can still choose the content of the display i e whether the transmission frequency or the channel number is displayed Unlocking the POWER button v When briefly pressing SET Loc begins to flash on the display v Now press the SET button for more than a second The display switches back to the standard display and the buttons can now be operated as usual ide looo 19 Suitable Sennheiser receivers Your SKM 3072 U hand held transmitter optimally matches any of the Sennheiser 3000 series receivers o EM 3031 Cat no 04000 e9 EM 3032 Cat no 04200 EM 3532 Cat no 04400 not pictured The SKM 3072 U can also be used with any receiver of the 1000 and 5000 series receivers of the 1000 series however cannot receive the battery status information The frequencies of your SKM 3072 U are pre programmed by the factory In case you want to change these frequencies please contact your Senn2. the SKM 3072 U hand held transmitter is ready for operation on the preselected frequency The display now indicates the preset frequency or channel number chapter 13 The available battery status is also indicated sr chapter 10 Switching off the SKM 3072 U Switch the SKM 3072 U off by pressing the POWER button for more than a second OFF briefly appears on the display and then the display goes off 31 I SENNHEISER i NN E Battery operation Accupack operation 10 Display of battery rechargeable accupack status The display indicates the remaining capacity of the battery rechargeable accupack in use The display differs for battery or accupack operation Battery operation If all eight LCD segments are showing the full battery capacity is available If four LCD segments are showing about half of the battery capacity is still available If the battery is going flat only the last LCD segment is showing and the LoBAt warning flashes in alternation with the display of the transmission frequency channel number You should replace the battery within the next ten minutes Accupack operation display only if the Sennheiser BA 1032 accupack is used If only the LCD segment on the right is showing the accupack can be used If the accupack is going flat only the last LCD segment on the left is showing and the LoBAt warning flashes in alternation with the
3. 17 Entering and assigning a channel number You can assign channel numbers to the pre programmed frequencies we chapter 16 These channel numbers from 001 to 255 can be entered directly on the SKM 3072 U hand held transmitter Press the SET button to get into the setting mode If you press SET twice either CH or the channel number which has been assigned to the currently selected transmission frequency begins to flash on the display With the V A buttons you can now select the desired channel number Holding down a button initiates fast search continually cycling from the beginning Press the SET button for more than a second to store your setting Set briefly appears on the display indicating that the new setting has been stored The display then switches back to the standard display Note If you do not press any of the three programming buttons for more than 14 seconds the transmitter returns to the frequency to which it was last set and the display switches back to the standard display The channel number which was last selected is also kept 37 18 Locking the POWER button Lock mode function You can lock the POWER button of your SKM 3072 U to prevent accitental switching off by a user inexperienced in handling the transmitter Locking the POWER button v Press the SET button to get into the setting mode v If you press
4. 22 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE f SENNHEISER SKM 3072 U SKM 3072 U x 23 Thank you for choosing Sennheiser We have designed this product to give you reliable operation over many years Please take a few moments to read these instructions carefully as we want you to enjoy your new Sennheiser product quickly and to the full ACCNEDITATION Chap Contents Page 1 Brief description sce terii i eren ee oriented 25 2 Ec cma ei reist rati i bei n Re 25 3 Sennheiser Additional information sss 25 4 Operating controls aset ene dia 26 5 Short instructions for photocopying see 27 28 6 Noise reduction with HiDyn plus sess 29 7 Changing the microphone head sse 29 8 Inserting the battery rechargeable battery 30 9 Putting the SKM 3072 U into operation aal 10 Display of battery rechargeable accupack status 32 11 Sennheiser transmitters report their battery status to the TeCelVer eese tim tore tento 32 12 Unlocking and removing the protection identificati n Cap sion cie 33 13 Display of transmission frequency OF channel MUMBER 1io ici ierit dete eh 33 14 Basic functions of the Sennheiser operating menu 34 15 Adjusting the Sensitivity corriere neret gerict 35 16 Selection of possible transmission frequencies 36 17 Entering and a
5. ISER Y gt x O 0B A _ AAA ee 10 dB gt 10dB 20 dB gt 20 dB _ e 30dB 30dB 40 dB 40 dB GS o 50dB 50 dB 60 dB 60 dB 70 dB Zz 80 dB 80 dB 90 dB 90dB ee HiDyn plus HiDyn plus ie A ee ua car RD dB 110 dB 6 Noise reduction with HiDyn plus Progress you can hear This transmitter is equipped with HiDyn plus the Sennheiser noise reduction system that reduces RF interference It increases the signal to noise ratio in wireless audio transmission to up to 110 dB The 96 dB dynamic range of a CD is thus considerably surpassed HiDyn plus is a wideband compander system which compresses the AF level on the transmitter side in a ratio of 2 1 related to dB and expands it in exactly the same way on the receiver side The optimisation of the dynamic range and the supporting effect of the control amplifier in the transmitter effectively reduce modulation problems HiDyn plus has been specially developed for use in high quality radiomicrophone systems Note Only receivers which are also equipped with HiDyn plus can work correctly in combination with the SKM 3072 U hand held transmitter If this is not the case the dynamic range is drastically reduced and the transmission sounds high and shrill HiDyn plus cannot be switched off on the SKM 3072 U hand held transmitter 29 7 Changing the microphone head The SKM 3072 U s interchangeable micr
6. cation mark 13 Display of transmission frequency or channel number After you have switched on your SKM 3072 U the microprocessor performs a self test which can be followed on the display After about two seconds the PLL has locked on the preselected transmission frequency and the standard display the preselected transmission frequency or the channel number is shown With the V A buttons you can now choose the content of the display i e whether the transmission frequency or the channel number is displayed Your selection is stored and remains stored even if the transmitter is switched off and on again A button The display of the transmission frequency is quite important for the technician as he can check in which channel grid the transmission is taking place if the channels are interfering with each other and so on V button The channel number which is the same for both transmitter and receiver is easier to monitor for the user on stage 33 With only three buttons you can adjust any function on the receiver on the transmitter 14 Basic functions of the Sennheiser operating menu A special feature of the Sennheiser 3000 series is the similar operation of transmitters and receivers In stressfull situations for example on stage or during a live show or presentation it is important that the transmitter is easy to operate and that adjustments to the transmitter settings can be made quick
7. display of the transmission frequency channel number You should replace the accupack within the next ten minutes Intermediate capacities are not displayed When a new accupack is inserted the right hand LCD segment will indicate full capacity As the accupack discharges this segment will remain on showing that the accupack is usable when the accupack approaches full discharge the display will switch to showing the left hand LCD segment as a warning as described above Accupacks from other manufacturers cannot be identified by the electronics and their capacity is therefore not displayed correctly 11 Sennheiser transmitters report their battery status to the receiver Together with the RF signal the SKM 3072 U transmits inaudible information on its remaining battery or accupack capacity to the receiver This information can be evaluated with the Sennheiser EM 3031 EM 3032 EM 3532 or EM 1046 receivers 32 12 Unlocking and removing the protection identification cap Press the corrugated area below the microphone body to unlock the protection identification cap and push the cap backwards until you meet resistance The operating controls are now accessible The protection cap can be exchanged To do so push the cap further backwards over the resistance If several SKM 3072 U hand held transmitters are used simultaneously the protection cap which is supplied in various colours also serves as an identifi
8. ed sensitivity The possible settings for the ME 3005 e microphone head are the following OdB for singers with soft voices 10dB for singers with normal voices using the microphone at a greater talking distance 20dB for singers with loud voices 30 dB for rock singers close miking The possible settings for the ME 3005 microphone head are the following 0 dB for speakers with soft voices 10dB for speakers with normal voices using the microphone at a greater talking distance 20dB for speakers with loud voices 30dB for close miking e g presentations With the V A buttons you can now select a different sensitivity If you do not press the V A buttons or the SET button for more than 14 seconds the setting mode is automatically left and the microprocessor switches back to the standard display Note In order that you can instantly test the new sensitivity the setting becomes effective immediately without having to be stored Tip Try out each sensitivity several times For soundchecks please bear in mind that the volume may appear to be higher during rehearsal in an empty room than later during the show Experience also shows that the user will normally speak louder in front of the audience 35 DEA em UE sx a En ENI 582 570 16 Selection of possible transmission frequencies Your SKM 3072 U hand held transmitter can be operated on one of up to 32 different frequencies These f
9. ennheiser Additional information Your local Sennheiser distributor will be happy to provide you with information on the extensive range of Sennheiser products He has a variety of printed material on Sennheiser products For up to date information on Sennheiser products you can also visit the Sennheiser Web site at http www sennheiser com 25 ou i INSERTING THE BATTERY Z SENNHEISER MADEIN GERMANY J DISPLAY 9 SET H SWITCHING ON OFF THE SKM 3072 U ON Y SENNHEISER lt a Li A OFF gt 1sec 4 Operating controls REMOVING THE PROTECTION IDENTIFICATION CAP o SET button 2 V button A button o POWER button In the standard display after switch on i the display provides information on i gt battery status transmission frequency or channel number BM SELECTING THE DISPLAY MODE TRANSMISSION FREQUENCY OR CHANNEL In the setting mode E i the display provides information on m o sensitvity of the microphone input E i lock mode function E q 137 El EE 3 y gi i Bg x z 7 i E _ 682 570 3 3 2 Bi 3 i 5 26 Y LZ SENNHEISER ADJUSTING THE SENSITIVITY i 28 gt 1sec unlock J SENNHE
10. eplace battery chapter 8 Transmitter cannot be switched off Lock mode function is activated Loc is briefly indicated on the display gt deactivate lock mode function chapter 18 Transmitter cannot be switched to CHxxx No channel number is entered CH is briefly indicated transmitter switches back to frequency display gt enter a channel number s chapter 17 Strong twittering Two transmitters operate on the same frequency the preselected frequency is subject to interference gt change the transmission and receiving frequency chapter 16 22 Safety instructions Never open electronic devices This must only be done by authorised personnel and is all the more important for current carrying units As far as possible use your SKM 3072 U in dry rooms only When you are using the SKM 3072 U outside it must be protected against direct moisture In outdoor applications always use a windshield Use a damp cloth for cleaning your SKM 3072 U Do not use any solvents 23 Technical Data Dimensions RF output power typ 30 mW Transmission frequencies 1 32 Frequency range 470 960 MHz Frequency preparation PLL synthesizer Max switching bandwidth 32 MHz Frequency deviation 10 kHz Spurious emission lt 4nW Modulation pre emphasis Nominal peak deviation 1kHz wideband FM 50 us 40 kHz 56 kHz Noise reduction system HiDyn plus AF frequency resp
11. heiser distributor who has the required specialist equipment N ce Recommended accessories ME 3005 microphone head for presentations Cat no 04573 MZW 4032 A windshield anthracite Cat no 02978 MZW 4032 windshield with colour coded identification rings various colours o00 39 21 40 Error checklist Transmitter does not work Battery is flat replace the battery we chapter 8 battery is not inserted or inserted the wrong way round Transmitter is defective gt send transmitter to a Sennheiser service department No transmission Receiver or transmitter are not switched on or transmission frequency does not agree with receiving frequency Short hissing noise or short interruption Position of receiving antennz is unfavourable Make sure that there is a free line of sight between the transmitter and the antenne Microphone gain too low microphone overmodulated Sensitivity adjusted too low too high gt adjust sensitivity ww chapter 15 After switch on the display first indicates 3072 U and then LoBAt the transmitter switches off Remaining battery capacity is not sufficient for operation gt replace battery chapter 8 Transmitter switches off during operation After LoBAt alternating with the display for freguency channel number has been shown for a certain amount of time the battery has become completely flat the transmitter has switched off gt r
12. ly and without looking Therefore the necessary operating steps for each device must be similar o Press the SET button to get into the setting mode By briefly pressing the SET button the display begins to flash and you enter the top menu level By briefly pressing SET again the display switches to the next menu and so on O Press the V A buttons to adjust the settings of the selected menu Depending on the menu selected you can adjust the following settings by pressing the t s buttons on the receiver on the transmitter receiving frequency sensitivity of the microphone input receiving channel transmission frequencytransmission channel lock mode function e Press the SET button to store the setting Settings which are relevant to the transmission reliability or have an impact on the complete radiomicrophone system have to be stored before they become effective To store a setting press the SET button for more than a second Sto briefly appears on the display indicating that your setting has been stored The display then switches back to the standard display If you do not press the V A buttons or the SET button for more than 14 seconds the setting mode is automatically left and the microprocessor switches back to the standard display 34 15 Adjusting the sensitivity When briefly pressing the SET button the display indicates the preselect
13. onse 80 18 000 Hz Signal to noise ratio 110 dB A THD 1 kHz nom dev lt 0 3 Sensitivity adjustable in 4 steps of 10 dB Max sound pressure level 154 dB SPL ME 3005 E Power supply 9 V alkaline IEC 6 LR 61 Power consumption or rechargeable accupack at nominal voltage approx 50 mA Operating time with alkaline battery approx 8 h with rechargeable battery approx 2 h Dimensions in mm 255 x 50 Weight ind battery Supply schedule SKM 3072 U Supply schedule SKM 3072 U x 00 k ji COR ji approx 350 g SKM 3072 U hand held transmitter with ME 3005 e mic head 9 V PP3 battery MZO stand adaptor colour coded protection caps storage case operating instructions SKM 3072 U hand held transmitter with ME 3005 mic head 9 V PP3 battery MZO stand adaptor colour coded protection caps storage case operating instructions 41 nderungen vorbehalten Subject to alterations Sous r serve de modification Con riserva di modifiche Reservado el derecho a introducir modificaciones W ijzigingen voorbehouden Y SENNHEISER Sennheiser electromic GmbH amp Co KG Telefon 05130 600 0 D 30900 W edemark Telefax 05130 600 300 Printed in Germany Publ 01 03 71421 A03
14. ophone head ensures suitability for various applications Two different microphone heads are available gt gt ME 3005 e condenser microphone head with super cardioid pick up pattern included in the supply schedule suitable for vocals close miking ME 3005 condenser microphone head with super cardioid pick up pattern suitable for speech applications and greater talking distances To change the microphone head unscrew the existing microphone head and remove it then put the new microphone head on the SKM 3072 U and screw it tight co 30 Inserting the battery rechargeable accupack To insert the battery unscrew the microphone head and remove it The battery compartment is underneath the microphone head Unlock and open the lid of the battery compartment Insert the 9 V PP3 battery IEC 6 LR 61 with the contacts pointing downwards Observe the correct polarity when inserting the battery In case you insert the battery the wrong way round it will not connect so that the transmitter will not be damaged Close the lid of the battery compartment and lock it Put the microphone head on the SKM 3072 U and screw it tight L SENNHEIS i Putting the transmitter into operation Switching on the SKM 3072 U Switch the SKM 3072 U on by briefly pressing the POWER button The microprocessor performs a self test which can be followed on the display After about 2 seconds the PLL has locked and
15. requencies and their sequence are pre programmed by the factory and must only be changed by your Sennheiser distributor who has the required specialist equipment Press the SET button to get into the setting mode If you press SET again the display indicates the transmission frequency in alternation with the channel number With the V A buttons you can now change the transmission frequency If the transmission frequencies have been assigned channel numbers the channel numbers are indicated in alternation with the transmission frequencies If no channel numbers are assigned CH appears on the display gt Entering and assigning a channel number sr chapter 17 Press the SET button for more than a second to store your setting Sto briefly appears on the display indicating that the new setting has been stored The display then switches back to the standard display Note Only after your setting has been stored i e after you have pressed the SET button for more than a second does the PLL switch to the new transmission frequency the display then ceases to flash You can discontinue your preselection by briefly pressing the SET button If you do not press any of the three programming buttons for more than 14 seconds the transmitter returns to the frequency to which it was last set and the display switches back to the standard display 36
16. ssigning a channel number 37 18 Locking the POWER button Lock mode function iiem a ERR 19 Suitable Sennheiser receivers 20 Recommended accessories ases getestet eria 21 Error Checklist ironia cono 22 Safety instructions ss 23 Technical Data Dimensions sese 41 0682Q eene 122 24 1 Brief description The SKM 3072 U is a hand held transmitter with super cardioid condenser microphone head and is suitable for both vocal and speech transmission Up to 32 switchable transmission frequencies in the UHF band ensure optimum transmission 2 Features Up to 32 switchable transmission frequencies PLL controlled HiDyn plus noise reduction system with 110 dB A signal to noise ratio Input sensitivity adjustable in 4 steps Special lock mode function to prevent accidental switching off LC display for freguency channel sensitivity Low Batt and lock mode Integrated antenna Interchangeable microphone heads ensure suitability for various applications Available microphone heads ME 3005 e condenser microphone head with super cardioid pick up pattern suitable for vocals close miking Included in the supply schedule of SKM 3072 U ME 3005 condenser microphone head with super cardioid pick up pattern suitable for speech applications and greater talking distances Included in the supply schedule of SKM 3072 U x 3 S
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