Sennheiser Freeport User's Manual
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1. Open the radio microphone see Inserting replacing the battery on page 22 Use a small screwdriver to set the channel selector switch to the desired channel You can switch between four different channels see Selecting a channel on page 24 Close and lock the radio microphone Switch on the radio microphone again Sensitivity of the radio microphone You can vary the bass reproduction by increasing decreasing the talking distance Setting up the system Before starting transmission do a soundcheck and set up the system as follows Setting up the reception The receiver s four LEDs RF LEVEL indicate the level of the received RF signal With the transmitter walk up and down the transmission area and check if the received RF signal is sufficient everywhere Reception is good if all four LEDs light up Please observe the following Transmission range depends to a large extent on location and can be up to 100 m Observe a minimum distance of 3m between transmitter and receiver There should be a free line of sight between transmitting and receiving antennas Do not operate the system close to metal objects such as cross members or reinforced concrete walls Computers or mobile phones in direct proximity to the antenna will interfere with the reception Each transmitter requires a receiver When using several trans mission links simultaneously make sure that all transmission links operate on diff2. Ya 6 3 mm stereo Ya 6 3 mm mono XLR 3F connector 4 UHF transmission receiving frequencies Range A 719 to 721 MHz 719 15 719 75 720 15 720 85 MHz RangeC 742 5 to 744 5 MHz 742 65 743 35 743 85 744 45 MHz Range E 863 to 865 MHz 863 1 863 7 864 1 864 9 MHz 2 MHz gt 95 dB A 196 10 bis 45 C 95 relative humidity EM 1 receiver SK 2 bodypack transmitter SKM 3 radio microphone 12V DCygm 100 mA 9 V PP3 battery 9 V PP3 battery approx 10 hrs approx 10 hrs 60 16 000 Hz 3 dB 80 16 000 Hz 3 dB 10 mW 10 mW max 10 dB max 16 dB approx 35 x 213 x 98 approx 60 x 100 x 30 with belt clip approx 285 approx 35 x 50 approx 210g approx 570g approx 90 g dynamic cardioid pre polarized condenser omni directional See page 51 FCC Part 74 861 grant of eqipment authorization DMOH1FPXD und DMOB1FPXD RSS 123 with authorization IC 2099A FPSKMEM und IC 2099A FPSK EM 1 jack plug unbalanced jack plug unbalanced balanced CA C E um NC GND 26 EM 1 DC connector for power supply e SK 2 3 5 mm jack plug NC GND card Instr MIC EG Konformit tserkl rung Diese Ger te ensprechen den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den weiteren Vorgaben der Richtlinien 1999 5 EU 89 336 EU un
3. DC 11 18 V IN 100 mA AF PEAK red LED lights up if the audio Type plate level is too high 9 Serial number Connecting the receiver Le Insert the DC connector on the mains cable into the DC socket and connect it to the mains The green LED for operation indication POWER lights up and the receiver is ready for operation To deactivate the receiver remove the mains plug from the mains outlet Aligning the antennas Le Set up the antennas and align them upwards in a V shape The LEDs A and 8 indicate which diversity section i e which antenna is active Connecting the amplifier mixing console Connect the amplifier mixing console to the XLR 3M socket or the Y 6 3 mm jack socket Use the GAIN control to adapt the level of the audio output to the input of the amplifier or mixing console The adjusted audio output level is common for both sockets If the level is adjusted too high the audio signal will be distorted If on the other hand the level is adjusted too low this will result in an audio signal with high background noise Selecting and changing a channel You can change the channel on the receiver during running operation The receiver then immediately receives on the new channel Use a small screwdriver to set the channel selector switch to the desired channel You can switch between four different channels see Selecting a channel on page 24 19 SK 2 bodypac
4. SKM 3 radio microphone Operating control Sound inlet basket Operation and battery status indication Locking ring of battery compartment red LED POWER Body of radio microphone ON OFF switch Battery compartment not visible from Channel selector switch CH 1 to 4 outside Type plate Antenna can be screwed off Serial number Note The microphone head of the radio microphone cannot be changed Inserting replacing the battery We recommend powering the radio microphone by a 9 V PP3 alkaline battery IEC 6 LR 61 If powered by a rechargeable 9 V battery the operating time will be drastically reduced gt Turn the locking ring of the battery compartment in the direction of the arrow Pull the body of the radio microphone in the direction of the arrow as far as it will go Insert the battery as shown Please observe correct polarity when inserting the battery Close and lock the radio microphone Note When the red LED goes off during operation you must replace the battery as soon as possible 22 POWER RFAEVEL Switching the radio microphone on off Use the ON OFF switch to switch the radio microphone on or off If the radio microphone is switched on the red LED lights up Note Remove the battery when the transmitter will not be used for extended periods of time Selecting and changing a channel Switch off the radio microphone
5. quate mauvaise utilisation d gats m caniques tension lectrique incorrecte sont exclus de la garantie La garantie est invalid e en cas d intervention par des personnes non autoris es ou des stations de r paration non agr es Pour faire jouer la garantie retournez l appareil et ses accessoires accompagne de la fac ture d achat a votre distributeur agr e Pour viter des d g ts durant le transport il est recommand d utiliser l emballage d origine Votre droit l gal de recours contre le vendeur n est pas limit par cette garantie La garan tie peut tre revendiqu e dans tous les pays l ext rieur des Etats Unis condition qu aucune loi nationale n en invalide les termes Declaraci n de garantia El periodo de garantia para este producto es de 24 meses desde la fecha de compra Quedan excluidos los accesorios adjuntos al producto acumuladores y baterias dado que debido a sus caracteristicas la vida til de dichos productos es mucho m s corta y en determinados casos depende concretamente de la intensidad de utililaci n El periodo de garantia comienza a partir de la fecha de compra Por eso le recomendamos que guarde el recibo como prueba de compra Sin dicha prueba que ser verificada par el respectivo concesionario Sennheiser cualquier reparaci n que sea necesaria ser efectuada contra factura Seg n determine el fabricante las prestationes de garantia consistir n en la eliminaci n gratuita de def
6. f SENNHEISER Bedienungsanleitung Instructions for use Notice d emploi Instrucciones de uso un Lo Freeport freeporT L I SENNHEISER seer ee t POWER RF LEVEL CHANNEL A DIVERSITY B AF PEAK Bedienungsanleiturg notre a 3 Instructioris Tor Se uere acid 15 NOUICE COM le E 27 IriStr cclornies de UD E 39 Y SENNHEISER reePoRT Instructions for use un Freeport freePoRT TA SENNHEISER LL SENNHEISER 15 16 Contents Safety instructions nn The freePORT systems Delivery includes EM receiver ccu a e ERR M eee eee 18 SK 2 bodypack transmitter Vs 20 SKM 3 radio microphone Optimizing the system EEN Care and maintenance If problems occur Accessories and variants Specifications of the freePORT systems sse 26 Connector assignment NNN 26 Thank you for choosing Sennheiser We have designed this product to give you reliable operation over many years Over half a century of accumulated expertise in the design and manufacture of high quality electro acoustic equipment have made Sennheiser a world leading company in this field Please take a few moments to read these instructions carefully as we want you to enjoy your new Sennheiser products quickly and to the fullest Safety instructions Never open electronic units If units are opened by customers in breach of this
7. in Taajuusalue hyvaksytty Gama de frequ ncias autoriz em Medio CUXVOT TWwWV ue DEIA yia A B CH CY CZ D DK E EST F FIN FL GB GR H I IRL IS L LT LV M N NL P PL S SK SLO Garantiebestimmungen Wir bernehmen f r das von Ihnen gekaufte Produkt eine Garantie von 24 Monaten Ausgenommen hiervon sind dem Produkt beigef gte Zubeh rartikel Akkus und Batterien denn diese Produkte haben wegen ihrer Beschaffenheit eine k rzere Lebensdauer die zudem im Einzelfall konkret von Ihrer Nutzungsintensit t abh ngt Die Garantiezeit beginnt ab Kaufdatum Zum Nachweis heben Sie bitte unbedingt den Kaufbeleg auf Ohne diese Nachweise die der zust n dige Sennheiser Service Partner pr ft werden Reparaturen grunds tz lich kostenpflichtig ausgef hrt Die Garantieleistungen bestehen nach unserer Wahl in der unentgeltli chen Beseitigung von Material oder Herstellungsfehlern durch Repara tur Tausch von Teilen oder des kompletten Ger ts Von der Garantie ausgenommen sind M ngel durch unsachgem en Gebrauch z B Bedienungsfehler mechanische Besch digungen falsche Betriebsspan nung Verschlei aufgrund h herer Gewalt und solche M ngel die Ihnen beim Kauf bereits bekannt sind Der Garantieanspruch erlischt bei Eingriffen in das Produkt durch nicht autorisierte Personen oder Werk st tten Im Garantiefall senden Sie das Ger t inklusive Zubeh r und Kaufbeleg an den f r Sie zust ndigen Servi
8. use any cleansing agents or solvents To clean the SKM 3 s sound inlet basket gt Unscrew the sound inlet basket turn counterclockwise and remove it P Remove the foam insert and use a slightly damp cloth to clean the sound inlet basket gt Reinsert the dry foam insert replace the sound inlet basket on the SKM 3 and screw it tight If problems occur Problem Possible cause Possible solution No operation indication Battery is flat Replace the battery No mains connection receiver Check the connections of the mains unit 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 Reduce the distance between transmitter and receiver RF signal available no audio signal Receiver s squelch threshold is adjusted too high See Adjusting the squelch threshold on page 24 Audio signal has a high level of background noise or is distorted Transmitter sensitivity is adjusted too low or too high The MIC INST slide switch on the SK 2 transmitter is not set correctly See Connecting the microphone instrument cable on page 21 Receiver s audio output level is adjusted too low or too high See Connecting the amplifier mixing console on page 19 Accessories and variants 04839 MZW 1 76670 MZQ 1 05018 ME 2 05019 ME 3 05020 ME 4 512889 Cl1 fp
9. Frequency range Presentation Set Wind and popshield for SKM 3 Microphone clamp for SKM 3 Clip on microphone for SK 2 pre polarized condenser microphone omni directional Headmic for SK 2 pre polarized condenser microphone super cardioid Clip on microphone for SK 2 pre polarized condenser microphone cardioid Guitar cable Instrument Set Vocal Set 719 721 MHz with US mains unit freePort fp 12 A US freePort fp 72 A US freePort fp 35 A US 742 5 744 5 MHz with EU mains unit with US mains unit freePort fp 12 C EU freePort fp 12 C US freePort fp 72 C EU freePort fp 72 C US freePort fp 35 C EU freePort fp 35 C US 863 865 MHz with EU mains unit with UK mains unit freePort fp 12 E EU freePort fp 12 E UK freePort fp 72 E EU freePort fp 72 E UK freePort fp 35 E EU freePort fp 35 E UK 25 Specifications of the freePORT systems System characteristics Transmission receiving frequencies Switching bandwidth Signal to noise ratio THD 1 kHz Temperature range Individual components Power supply Operating time with alkaline battery Frequency response RF output power 3 dB AF output voltage A 6 3 mm jack socket unbal XLR socket balanced Dimensions in mm Weight Transducer principle Pick up pattern ME 2 clip on microphone Transducer principle Pick up pattern Type approval EU USA Canada Connector assignment EM 1 EM 1
10. ce Partner Zur Vermeidung von Trans portsch den sollte m glichst die Original Verpackung verwendet wer den Ihre gesetzlichen M ngelanspr che aus dem Kaufvertrag gegen den Verkdufer werden durch diese Garantie nicht eingeschr nkt Die Garan tie kann weltweit in allen L ndern au er in den USA in Anspruch genommen werden in denen das jeweils nationale Recht unseren Garantiebestimmungen nicht entgegensteht Warranty regulations The guarantee period for this Sennheiser product is 24 months from the date of purchase Excluded are accessory items rechargeable or disposable batteries that are delivered with the product due to their characteristics these products have a shorter service life that is principally dependent on the individual frequency of use The guarantee period starts from the date of original purchase For this reason we recommend that the sales receipt be retained as proof of purchase Without this proof which is checked by the responsible Sennheiser service partner you will not be reimbursed for any repairs that are carried out Depending on our choice guarantee service comprises free of charge the removal of material and manufacturing defects through repair or replacement of either individual parts or the entire device Inappropriate usage e g operating faults mechanical damages incorrect operating voltage wear and tear force majeure and defects which were known at the time of purchase are excluded f
11. d 73 23 EU Die Erkl rung steht im Internet unter www sennheiser com zur Verf gung Vor Inbetriebnahme sind die jeweiligen landerspezifischen Vorschriften zu beachten EC Declaration of Conformity This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directives 1999 5 EC 89 336 EC or 73 23 EC The declaration is available on the internet site at www sennheiser com Before putting the device into operation please observe the respective country specific regulations D claration de conformit pour la CEE Ces appareils sont conformes aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de les Directives 1999 5 EC 89 336 EC et 73 23 EC Vous trouvez cette d claration dans la internet sous www sennheiser com Avant d utiliser l appareil veuillez observer les dispositions l gales en vigueur dans votre pays Declaraci n de Conformidad Este equipo cumple tanto los requisitos esenciales como otras disposiciones de las Directivas 1999 5 CE 89 336 CE y 73 23 CE Si desea leer el declaraci n visite la p gina www sennheiser com Anterior a la puesta en funcionamiento deber n observarse las correspondientes ordenanzas nacionales CE 0682 51 52 863 865 MHz C Frequenzbereich zugelassen in Frequency range approved in Bande de fr quence agr e en Banda di frequenza ammessa in Gama de frecuencias autorizado en Frequentiebereik toegelaten
12. ectos de materiales o fabricati n por medio de reparaci n sustituci n de piezas o bien en la sustituci n del aparato completo La garantia no tendr validez en caso de defectos ocasionados par un uso inadecuado tales como manejo incorrecto da os mec nicos tensi n de servicio equivocada desgaste o bien efectos de fuerza mayor y desperfectos ya detectados en el momento de adquirir el producto La garantia carecer de validez si el defecto se debe a modificationes y reparaciones hechas en el pro ducto por personas o talleres no autorizados En caso de reclamaci n sirvase remitir el aparato incluyendo los accesorios y la factura al con cesionario Sennheiser encargado de su zona A fin de evitar da os durante el transporte se aconseja emplear el envase original Las pretensiones legales por defectos y emanadas del contrato de compraventa frente al vendedor no quedan limitadas por esta garantia La garantia esta disponible en todos los paises a excepci n de EE UU siempre que la legislaci n nacional aplicable no sea contraria a nuestras determinaciones de garantia 55 Sennheiser electronic GmbH amp Co KG 30900 Wedemark Germany Phone 49 5130 600 0 Fax 49 5130 600 300 www sennheiser com Printed in Taiwan Publ 11 05 514013 A03
13. erent channels 23 Adjusting the squelch threshold Interference due to other transmission links can be eliminated as follows Switch off the transmitter The receiver should no longer receive a signal Ifthe receiver still receives a signal use the SOUELCH control 2 to Ie increase the squelch threshold so that the signal will no longer be Liu gt SE received If the signal cannot be eliminated in this way set the transmitter and the receiver to a different channel Switch on the transmitter again and check if the receiver receives the transmitter signal Note If the squelch threshold is adjusted too high the transmission range will be reduced Therefore always adjust the squelch treshold to the lowest possible setting Selecting a channel Transmitters and receivers have four channels respectively with intermodulation free frequencies Note These frequencies are different to those in evolution systems and freePORT systems should not be used together with evolution sys tems without great care P Always set the transmitter and the receiver to the same channel Adjusting the transmitter sensitivity gt Use the GAIN control on the SK 2 bodypack transmitter to adjust the sensitivity so that even during the loudest passages the AF PEAK LED on the EM 1 receiver does not light up Care and maintenance Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the units from time to time Note Do not
14. instruction the warranty becomes null and void Keep the units away from central heating radiators and electric heaters Never expose them to direct sunlight Use the units in dry rooms only Use a damp cloth for cleaning the units Do not use any cleansing agents or solvents The freePORT systems Designed for different areas of application the freePORT systems are available in three variants Presentation Set This system is ideal for presentation applications The unobtrusive ME 2 clip on microphone is virtually invisible Instrument Set This system is for connecting musical instruments e g guitar which have a 1 4 6 3 mm jack socket directly to the bodypack transmitter Vocal Set This system is ideal for vocal and speech applications Transmitters and receivers of the freePORT systems have four factory preset frequencies for direct channel selection ready for immediate use after switch on The freePORT systems are available in three UHF frequency ranges Frequency range A 719 to 721 MHz Frequency range C 742 5 to 744 5 MHz Frequency range E 863 to 865 MHz Hinweise The Frequency ranges A and C can only be used in certain areas in the EU and must be licensed with the regulating authorities Fre quency E is license free in most EU countries i e ETSI signatory countries Please be legal and observe the country specific regulations of the licensing authorities Sennheiser are not respo
15. k transmitter ON OFF mL 5 IP ad SENNHEISER freeporr Operating controls ON OFF button 9 MIC INST slide switch Operation and battery status indication red LED Serial number Microphone instrument input Channel selector switch CH 1 to 4 3 5 mm jack socket lockable Sensitivity control GAIN Antenna can be screwed off Type plate Battery compartment cover Belt clip Inserting replacing the battery We recommend powering the bodypack transmitter by a 9 V PP3 alkaline battery IEC 6 LR 61 If powered by a rechargeable 9 V battery the operating time will be drastically reduced Open the battery compartment by first sliding the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow Then flip the battery compartment cover open Insert the battery as shown Please observe correct polarity when inserting the battery Close the battery compartment Note When the red LED goes off during operation you must replace the battery as soon as possible 20 Connecting the microphone instrument cable The audio input is designed for the connection of both the ME 2 clip on microphone and instruments e g guitars Connect the 3 5 mm jack plug from the microphone instrument cable to the 3 5 mm jack socket Check the setting of the MIC INST slide switch which allows you to switch between microphone and instrument operation If necessa
16. nsible if you operate illegally To avoid interfering with other users the transmitter should be switched off when not in use Features of the freePORT systems Up to four transmission links per frequency range which can be operated simultaneously Reliable transmission technology Diversity technology for minimizing dropouts in the reception Adjustable squelch for eliminating RF interference Rugged housings Crystal clear reception due to dynamic processor 17 Delivery includes E x E g E SIE g E o D I 5 2 2 e amp 5 FreePORT systems E S s S E x 5 E gl amp 3 s Sle el el 21 EIS o lw Sel uf SEJE l E E less Presentation Set Model No 21101 X X X X X Instrument Set Model No 21104 X X X X X Vocal Set Model No 21105 X X X X X EM 1 receiver Operating controls Antenna A Antenna B Operation indication green LED POWER Audio output XLR 3M socket balanced RF level indication four green LEDs AUDIO OUTPUT XLR BAL RF LEVEL Audio output Ya 6 3 mm jack socket Channel selector switch CHANNEL 1 to 4 unbalanced AUDIO OUTPUT UNBAL Diversity indication yellow LED A Audio output level control GAIN lights up if antenna is active 9 Squelch threshold control SQUELCH Diversity indication yellow LED B 9 DC socket for connection of mains unit lights up if antenna is active
17. rom guarantee 53 54 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 including acces sories and sales receipt to the responsible service partner To minimise the risk of transport damage we recommend that the original packaging is used Your legal rights against the seller resulting from the contract of sale are not affected by this guarantee The guarantee can be claimed in all countries outside the U S provided that no national law limits our terms of guarantee Conditions de garantie La p riode de garantie pour ce produit Sennheiser est de 24 mois a compter de la date d achat Sont exclues les batteries rechargeables ou jetables livr es avec le produit En raison de leurs caract ristiques ces produits ont une dur e de vie plus courte li e princi palement a la fr quence d utilisation La p riode de garantie commence la date de l achat Pour cette raison nous vous recom mandons de conserver votre facture comme preuve d achat Sans cette preuve qui est v rifi e par Sennheiser aucune prise en compte de la garantie ne pourra tre retenue La garantie comprend gratuitement la remise en tat de fonctionnement du mat riel par la r paration ou le remplacement des pi ces d fectueuses ou dans le cas o la r paration n est pas possible par change du mat riel L utilisation inad
18. ry readjust the setting gt Use the GAIN control to adjust the transmitter sensitivity so that the receiver receives a good audio signal no distortion and no background noise Attaching and positioning the microphone Use the microphone clip to attach the ME 2 clip on microphone to clothing e g tie lapel Conduct the microphone cable so that noise due to friction is avoided and make sure that the antenna and the cable do not cross The omni directional microphone picks up sound equally from all directions However it should be attached as close as possible to the sound source Attaching the bodypack transmitter to clothing Use the supplied belt clip to attach the bodypack transmitter to clothing Make sure that the antenna is at least 1 cm away from the body and is not kinked Switching the bodypack transmitter on off Press the ON OFF button to switch the bodypack transmitter on or off If the bodypack transmitter is switched on the red LED lights up Note Remove the battery when the transmitter will not be used for extended periods of time Selecting and changing a channel Switch off the transmitter before you change the channel Use a small screwdriver to set the channel selector switch to the desired channel You can switch between four different channels When you switch on the bodypack transmitter again it will transmit on the new channel see Selecting a channel on page 24 21
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