Sennheiser SK 5212 User Manual

SK 5212Instructions for use

9Connecting the microphoneThe transmitter is designed for use with Sennheiser lavalier microphones and headmics (-4 versions). The power supply of the

10Attaching the transmitter to clothingUsing the transmitterSwitching the transmitter on/offNo t e:! Remove the battery when the transmitter will not

11! The transmitter can only be switched off when the lock mode is deactivated (see “The automatic lock mode (autolock function)” on page 13). Note:!

12The operating menuThe buttonsButton Mode FunctionON/OFF buttonSwitched off ! Briefly pressing the button: Switches the transmitter on ! Keeping the

13The automatic lock mode (autolock function)The transmitter has an automatic lock mode (autolock function) that can be activated via the “LOCK” menu

14Deactivating the autolock function temporarilyTo make changes to the settings via the operating menu, you can temporarily deactivate the lock mode.

15Working with the operating menuThe operating menu has three modes:! Display mode In display mode, you can display the current menu settings one afte

16After switch-onAfter switch-on, the standard display is shown on the LC display panel . Depending on the setting, the transmission frequency, the c

17The following menus are available:Changing to the setting mode of a selected menuAdjusting a settingUse the multi-function switch  to adjust the s

18Storing a settingWith most menus, new settings become effective immediately without having to be stored. An exception are the “TUNE” and “CHAN” menu

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19Overview of the operating menuDeactivate the lock mode before adjusting the settings (see “Deactivating the autolock function temporarily” on page 1

20Display modeSelection modeSetting mode CHSETSETSETSETSETSETAdjusting thelow-cut frequencyCurrent low-cutfrequency setting FLAT Hz120

21Adjustment tips for the operating menuSelecting a channel – CHAN Via the “CHAN” menu, you can switch between the channels in the channel banks “FIX“

22The frequencies are tunable in 5-kHz steps within a switching bandwidth of 36 MHz max. No t e:When operating a multi-channel system, make sure to on

23Entering a name – NAMEVia the “NAME” menu, you can enter a freely selectable name for the transmitter. This name can be displayed on the standard di

24Adjusting the microphone sensitivity – ATTEN Via the “AT TE N ” menu, you can adjust the transmitter’s sensitivity.Adjusting the bass roll-off frequ

25Loading the factory pre-set default settings – RESET Via the “RESET” menu, you can load the factory pre-set default settings. After the reset, the s

26Adjusting the output power – POWERLicensing regulations may require a limitation of the output power to 10 mW. The transmitter therefore features a

27If problems occur...Error checklistIf problems occur that are not listed in the above table or if the problems cannot be solved with the proposed so

28Tips for optimum reception! Transmission range depends to a large extent on location and on the selected output power. There should be a “free line

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29SpecificationsModulation wideband FMFrequency range 450 – 960 MHzSwitching bandwidth 36 MHzTransmission frequencies chan nel b ank “ FIX ” with cus

30Pin assignment of microphone socketAudio sensitivityThe transmitter’s audio sensitivity can be adjusted over a range of 70 dB (+40 dB to –30 dB) in

31Manufacturer declarationsWarranty regulationsThe guarantee p eriod for this Sennheiser product is 24 month s from the date of p urchase. Excluded

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3Safety instructions! Please read these instructions carefully and completely before using the unit.! Make these instructions easily accessible to all

4The SK 5212 bodypack transmitterThe SK 5212 is a professional Mikroport bodypack transmitter that is easy to use and is easily adaptable to a wide va

5The operating controls Microphone input Red LED for operation and battery status indication (ON/LOW BAT/PEAK) Antenna socket LC display, backlit

6Indications and displaysThe LC display panel Alphanumeric display Level display for audio signal “AF” “RF” – appears when an RF signal is transmit

7The LED displayThe red LED  provides information on the operating state of the transmitter. Red LED lights up normally: The transmitter is switched

8Preparing the transmitter for useInserting and changing the batteryFor powering the transmitter, use a 1.5 V AA size alkaline-manganese battery. Ope