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Digital 6000 Instruction manual

Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG

Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany, www.sennheiser.com Digital 6000 - v4.0

The Digital 6000 Series

PRODUCT INFORMATION

The Digital 6000 Series

For more information about the individual products in the Digital 6000 se- ries, see Products in the Digital 6000 series.

For information about the available accessories, see Accessories.

When perfection is required there can be no compromises. The Digital 6000 system combines experience, high standards and excellent instincts for day-to-day work in the modern live event industry into one simple promise: no compromises in RF robustness, sound or workflow.

The 2-channel system delivers quality, reliability and efficiency in a com- pact 19-inch/1 RU format. The series incorporates the renowned Long Range mode with the proprietary audio codec (SeDAC) of the wireless masterpiece, Digital 9000.

True bit diversity evaluates the quality of each individual bit and combines the bits from the two parallel reception streams. In combination with a switching bandwidth of 244 MHz and equidistant frequency grid, it pro- vides the greatest possible transmission reliability even in demanding RF environments. Digital 6000 is compatible with many other Sennheiser an- tennas and capsules and has an easy-to-follow user interface on clear OLED displays, digital and analog outputs and AES 256 encryption. The Dante Version with an Audinate Brooklyn II Card offers an additional RJ-45 connector.

The series is ideal for touring and rental companies, theater and musical productions, broadcasting, large places of worship and corporate applica- tions.

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The Digital 6000 Series

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The 6000 series includes a 2-channel receiver, a bodypack transmitter, a handheld transmitter and a modular 19-inch rack-mounted charger.

Digital 6000 combines the benefits of modern audio technology with an in- telligent operating concept. The frequency range can be scanned directly with the receiver, which then distributes free frequencies within the net- work. The equipment can also be monitored and configured via Wireless System Manager (WSM) software. The high-quality OLED display provides an overview with a multitude of operating data. Intelligent home screens lead you directly to important contextual information with no need for time- consuming navigation. In addition to the popular RF graphs, the link quality display (LQI) allows a real-time evaluation of the wireless link quality. That allows you to identify and eliminate risks immediately.

Digital 6000 integrates seamlessly into existing digital and analog infra- structures. The EM 6000 receiver has a digital AES3 output with word clock inputs and outputs, high-quality transformer-balanced analog XLR-3 outputs, 6.3 mm (1/4") jack outputs and a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output. The Dante version with an Audinate Brooklyn II card offers an additional Amphenol RJ-45 jack plug for integrating the receiver into a Dante net- work.

The Digital 6000 series includes a 2-channel receiver available in 2 ver- sions, a bodypack transmitter, a handheld transmitter and a modular 19- inch rack-mounted charger.

Features

A 2-channel receiver in a compact 19-inch/1 RU format combines per- formance, efficiency and clarity

The wireless transmission uses the legendary Long Range mode with SeDAC codec from the masterpiece, Digital 9000 for maximum trans- mission quality

True bit diversity, error correction and masking protect the transmis- sion channels even in demanding RF environments

Future-proof and usable worldwide thanks to the large 244 MHz switch- ing bandwidth

The equidistant frequency grid guarantees the highest possible number of channels and simplest configuration, even in the most congested fre- quency bandwidths.

Sophisticated transmitter electronics prevent disruptive intermodula- tion even with multiple transmitters in confined spaces

Low system latency of just 3 ms Multiple outputs for analog and digital systems (XLR, jack socket, AES,

Dante (EM 6000 Dante only)) AES 256 encryption for maximum data security Simple setup of multi-channel solutions: With the integrated antenna

splitters, you can cascade up to 8 receivers without any additional hard- ware

Compatible with a huge number of Sennheiser and Neumann capsules, Lavalier microphones (clip-on microphones), headsets and antenna systems

High-resolution white OLED display with four easy access home screens

Simple, intuitive user concept for setup and monitoring WSM-compatible Transmitter equipped with lithium-ion rechargeable batteries Modular 19 inch/1 RU charger

Products in the Digital 6000 series

Products in the Digital 6000 series

You can also find more information here:

A variety of frequency variants are available for the SKM 6000, SK 6000 and SK 6212 transmitters. You can find more information un- der Product variants.

You can find technical specifications about the individual products un- der Specifications.

You can find information about installing the products under Install- ing Digital 6000 series devices.

You can find information about operating the products under Using Digital 6000 series devices.

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Products in the Digital 6000 series

EM 6000 | EM 6000 DANTE 2-channel receiver

The digital 2-channel receiver works with a switching bandwidth of 244 MHz (470 to 714 MHz), which is covered by three transmitter versions. For larger 4-channel systems, you can cascade up to EM 6000s without us- ing additional antenna splitters and you then require only one pair of anten- nas.

The 2-channel receiver is available in 2 variants:

EM 6000 EM 6000 DANTE

The EM 6000 DANTE variant is identical in construction to the EM 6000. The only difference is that it also has an integrated Dante interface (Audi- nate Brooklyn II) for connecting the device to a Dante network. Two modes are supported for the two Dante sockets: Redundant and Through.

See EM 6000 | EM 6000 DANTE product variants

You can find more detailed information about the EM 6000 in the fol- lowing sections:

Installation: Installing the EM 6000 Operation: Using the EM 6000 Specifications: EM 6000 or EM 6000 DANTE

Package contents

1 EM 6000 or EM 6000 DANTE 2-channel receiver 1 mains cables (EU, UK, or US variant) 2 antennas 2 antenna cables (BNC, 50 ) 4 rubber feet 1 quick guide 1 manual with safety instructions 1 manual with technical data and manufacturer declarations

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Products in the Digital 6000 series

Product overview

View of the front side:

Rear view of the EM 6000:

Rear view of the EM 6000 DANTE:

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Products in the Digital 6000 series

SKM 6000 handheld transmitter

You can find more detailed information about the SKM 6000 in the fol- lowing sections:

Installation: Installing the SKM 6000 Operation: Using the SKM 6000 Frequency variants: SKM 6000 product variants Specifications: SKM 6000

Package contents

1 SKM 6000 handheld transmitter 1 MZQ 9000 microphone clamp 1 quick guide 1 manual with safety instructions 1 manual with technical data and manufacturer declarations

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Products in the Digital 6000 series

Product overview

View of the front side:

View of the rear side with the display:

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Products in the Digital 6000 series

SK 6000 bodypack transmitter

You can find more detailed information about the SK 6000 in the fol- lowing sections:

Installation: Installing the SK 6000 Operation: Using the SK 6000 Frequency variants: SK 6000 product variants Specifications: SK 6000

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Products in the Digital 6000 series

Package contents

1 SK 6000 bodypack transmitter 1 antenna 1 belt clip 1 quick guide 1 manual with safety instructions 1 manual with technical data and manufacturer declarations

Product overview

View of the front side:

View without rechargeable battery:

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Products in the Digital 6000 series

SK 6212 bodypack transmitter

You can find more detailed information about the SK 6212 in the follow- ing sections:

Installation: Installing the SK 6212 Operation: Using the SK 6212 Frequency variants: SKM 6000 product variants Specifications: SK 6212

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Products in the Digital 6000 series

Package contents

1 SK 6212 bodypack transmitter 1 antenna 1 belt clip 1 quick guide 1 supplement sheet with safety instructions 1 supplement sheet with specifications and manufacturer declarations

Product overview

View of the front side:

View of the rear side:

View from above:

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Products in the Digital 6000 series

Modular L 6000 charger

The L 6000 charger is used to charge the BA 60, BA 61 and BA 62 re- chargeable batteries. The charging modules LM 6060 (for the BA 60), LM 6061 (for the BA 61) or LM 6062 (for the BA 62) are required to do so. The rechargeable batteries and charging modules are available separately.

You can find more detailed information about the L 6000 charger and the LM 6060, LM 6061 and LM 6062 charging modules in the following

sections:

Information about the rechargeable batteries and charging mod- ules: Rechargeable batteries and battery compartments and Charging modules for L 6000 charger

Installation: Installing the L 6000 | LM 6060 | LM 6061 | LM 6062 Operation: Using the L 6000 Specifications: L 6000 or LM 6060 | LM 6061 | LM 6062

Package contents

1 L 6000 charger 1 mains cables (EU, UK, or US variant) 4 dummy caps including screws (preassembled) 4 rubber feet 1 quick guide 1 manual with safety instructions 1 manual with technical data and manufacturer declarations

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Products in the Digital 6000 series

Product overview

View with the charging modules and rechargeable batteries inserted:

View with the LM 6060 charging modules without rechargeable batter- ies inserted:

View with the LM 6061 charging modules without rechargeable batter- ies inserted:

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Accessories

Accessories Various accessory parts are available for the Digital 6000 series.

Charging modules for L 6000 charger

LM 6060

The LM 6060 charging module is installed in the L 6000 charger to charge the BA 60 rechargeable battery.

4 Torx 10 screws for mounting in the L 6000 are included in the delivery.

Sennheiser article number 507198

LM 6061

The LM 6061 charging module is installed in the L 6000 charger to charge the BA 61 rechargeable battery.

4 Torx 10 screws for mounting in the L 6000 are included in the delivery.

Sennheiser article number 507199

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LM 6062

The LM 6062 charging module is installed in the L 6000 charger to charge the BA 62 rechargeable battery.

4 Torx 10 screws for mounting in the L 6000 are included in the delivery.

Sennheiser article number 508516

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Rechargeable batteries and battery compartments Rechargeable batteries:

To operate the transmitters, we recommend using the rechargeable bat- teries BA 60 (for the SKM 6000 handheld transmitter), BA 61 (for the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter) or BA 62 (for the SK 6212 bodypack trans- mitter). The rechargeable batteries are available as accessories. These lithium-ion rechargeable batteries have been especially developed to achieve the optimum service life and operational reliability for the trans- mitters.

Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries do not have a memory effect and have a greater power density than primary batteries and NiMh rechargeable batteries. In addition, the remaining battery life of the transmitters can be read to the exact minute on the transmitter and receiver.

These rechargeable batteries must be charged only with Sennheiser L 6000 (BA 60, BA 61 and BA 62) and L 60 (BA 60 and BA 61) chargers.

Battery compartments:

With the B 60 battery compartment (for the SKM 6000 handheld transmit- ter) and B 61 battery compartment (for the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter) that are also available as accessories, you can use AA batteries and re- chargeable AA batteries. However, the battery life of the transmitters is shorter than the BA 60 and BA 61 rechargeable battery life and depends heavily on the quality, capacitance and age of the batteries or rechargeable batteries used.

The remaining battery life can only be roughly estimated from the battery icon and a specific battery life cannot be displayed. At the end of the bat- tery life, the transmitters may also experience oscillating on-off switching behavior.

The use of battery compartments may be a solution for rehearsals or to avoid disasters, but should generally not be considered as part of an event.

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BA 60 rechargeable battery

The BA 60 rechargeable battery is intended to operate the SKM 6000 handheld transmitter.

Sennheiser article number 504702

BA 61 rechargeable battery

The BA 61 rechargeable battery is intended to operate the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter.

Sennheiser article number 504703

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BA 62 rechargeable battery

The BA 62 rechargeable battery is intended to operate the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter.

Sennheiser article number 508517

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B 60 battery compartment

The B 60 battery compartment is intended to operate the SKM 6000 hand- held transmitter.

Sennheiser article number 504700

B 61 battery compartment

The B 61 battery compartment is intended to operate the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter.

Sennheiser article number 504701

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L 60 charger As an alternative to the L 6000 charger, the L 60 charger from the Digital 9000 series can be used to charge the BA 60 and BA 61 recharge- able batteries.

Features:

Simultaneous charging of up to 2 rechargeable batteries of type BA 60/ BA 61

Cascade up to 4 chargers

Sennheiser article no. 504704

You can find more information about the L 60 charger in the Digital 9000 series instruction manual in the Sennheiser Documenta- tion app, or on the L 60 charger product page at the following ad-

dress:

www.sennheiser.com/l-60

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Digital 9000 series handheld transmitter and bodypack transmitter The Sennheiser Digital 9000 series SK 9000 bodypack transmitter and SKM 9000 handheld transmitter are compatible with the Digital 6000 se- ries if operated in LR mode.

The SKM 9000 COM variant of the handheld transmitter has a Command button for use in command mode (see Command Mode menu item).

SKM 9000 product variants

Product Frequency range Article no.

SKM 9000 BK A1-A4, black 470 to 558 MHz 504718

SKM 9000 BK A5-A8, black 550 to 638 MHz 504719

SKM 9000 BK B1-B4, black 630 to 718 MHz 504720

SKM 9000 BK COM A1-A4, black 470 to 558 MHz 504714

SKM 9000 BK COM A5-A8, black 550 to 638 MHz 504715

SKM 9000 BK COM B1-B4, black 630 to 718 MHz 504716

SKM 9000 NI A1-A4, nickel 470 to 558 MHz 504726

SKM 9000 NI A5-A8, nickel 550 to 638 MHz 504727

SKM 9000 NI B1-B4, nickel 630 to 718 MHz 504728

SKM 9000 NI COM A1-A4, nickel 470 to 558 MHz 504722

SKM 9000 NI COM A5-A8, nickel 550 to 638 MHz 504723

SKM 9000 NI COM B1-B4, nickel 630 to 718 MHz 504724

SKM 9000 BK A5-A8 US, black 550 to 608 MHz 505950

SKM 9000 NI A5-A8 US, nickel 550 to 608 MHz 505952

SKM 9000 BK COM A5-A8 US, black 550 to 608 MHz 505956

SKM 9000 NI COM A5-A8 US, nickel 550 to 608 MHz 505958

SKM 9000 BK A1-A4 JP, black 470 to 558 MHz 506115

SKM 9000 BK A5-A8 JP, black 550 to 638 MHz 506116

SKM 9000 BK B1-B4 JP, black 630 to 714 MHz 506117

SKM 9000 BK COM A1-A4 JP, black 470 to 558 MHz 506118

SKM 9000 BK COM A5-A8 JP, black 550 to 638 MHz 506119

SKM 9000 BK COM B1-B4 JP, black 630 to 714 MHz 506120

SKM 9000 NI A1-A4 JP, nickel 470 to 558 MHz 506121

SKM 9000 NI A5-A8 JP, nickel 550 to 638 MHz 506122

SKM 9000 NI B1-B4 JP, nickel 630 to 714 MHz 506123

SKM 9000 NI COM A1-A4 JP, nickel 470 to 558 MHz 506124

SKM 9000 NI COM A5-A8 JP, nickel 550 to 638 MHz 506125

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SK 9000 product variants

SKM 9000 NI COM B1-B4 JP, nickel 630 to 714 MHz 506126

SKM 9000 BK A1-A4 KR, black 470 to 558 MHz 506130

SKM 9000 BK A5-A8 KR, black 550 to 638 MHz 506131

SKM 9000 BK B1-B4 KR, black 630 to 698 MHz 506132

SKM 9000 BK COM A1-A4 KR, black 470 to 558 MHz 506133

SKM 9000 BK COM A5-A8 KR, black 550 to 638 MHz 506134

SKM 9000 BK COM B1-B4 KR, black 630 to 698 MHz 506135

SKM 9000 NI A1-A4 KR, nickel 470 to 558 MHz 506136

SKM 9000 NI A5-A8 KR, nickel 550 to 638 MHz 506137

SKM 9000 NI B1-B4 KR, nickel 630 to 698 MHz 506138

SKM 9000 NI COM A1-A4 KR, nickel 470 to 558 MHz 506139

SKM 9000 NI COM A5-A8 KR, nickel 550 to 638 MHz 506140

SKM 9000 NI COM B1-B4 KR, nickel 630 to 698 MHz 506141

Product Frequency range Article no.

SK 9000 A1-A4 470 to 558 MHz 504730

SK 9000 A5-A8 550 to 638 MHz 504731

SK 9000 B1-B4 630 to 718 MHz 504732

SK 9000 A5-A8 US 550 to 608 MHz 505954

SK 9000 A1-A4 JP 470 to 558 MHz 506127

SK 9000 A5-A8 JP 550 to 638 MHz 506128

SK 9000 B1-B4 JP 630 to 714 MHz 506129

SK 9000 A1-A4 KR 470 to 558 MHz 506142

SK 9000 A5-A8 KR 550 to 638 MHz 506143

SK 9000 B1-B4 KR 630 to 698 MHz 506144

Product Frequency range Article no.

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Accessories

KA 9000 COM command adapter Command adapter for the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter. You can use the KA 9000 COM command adapter to switch the audio channel on the EM 6000 receiver via remote control (for example, to provide directional in- structions).

Article no. 504735

You can find more detailed information about the KA 9000 COM com- mand adapter in the following sections:

Installation: Connecting the KA 9000 COM command adapter to the SK 6000

Operation: Operating the SK 6000 with the KA 9000 COM command adapter

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Microphones and cables

Microphone modules

We recommend using the following microphone modules with the SKM 6000 handheld transmitter.

You can also use microphone modules from the G3/G4 evolution wireless and 2000 series with the SKM 6000 handheld transmitter.

You can find more information about the individual microphone modules on their respective product pages at www.sennheiser.com or www.neu- mann.com.

Module Features Article no.

MMD 835-1 BK Dynamic, cardioid, black 502575

MMD 845-1 BK Dynamic, super-cardioid, black 502576

MME 865-1 BK Capacitor, super-cardioid, black 502581

MMD 935-1 BK Dynamic, cardioid, black 502577

MMD 945-1 BK Dynamic, super-cardioid, black 502579

MMK 965-1 BK Capacitor, switchable, black 502582

MMK 965-1 NI Capacitor, switchable, nickel 502584

MD 9235 BK Dynamic, super-cardioid, black 502585

MD 9235 NI Dynamic, super-cardioid, nickel 502586

MD 9235 NI/BK Dynamic, super-cardioid, nickel-black 502591

ME 9002 Electret, omni-directional, black 502587

ME 9004 Electret, cardioid, black 502588

ME 9005 Electret, super-cardioid, black 502589

Neumann KK 204

Capacitor, cardioid, nickel 008651

Neumann KK 204 BK

Capacitor, cardioid, black 008652

Neumann KK 205

Capacitor, super-cardioid, nickel 008653

Neumann KK 205 BK

Capacitor, super-cardioid, black 008654

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Headset and Lavalier microphones

We recommend using the following Lavalier microphones and headset mi- crophones with the SK 6000 and SK 6212 bodypack transmitters.

You can find more information about the individual microphones on their respective product pages at www.sennheiser.com.

Line/instrument cables

The following cable is available to connect instruments and line sources to the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter:

Sennheiser CI 1-4 6.3 mm (1/4") jack plug (silent plug) to 3-pin audio connector (Sennhe- iser special connector), article no. 503163

The following cable is available to connect instruments and line sources to the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter:

Sennheiser CI R-4A-NRS 6.3 mm (1/4") jack plug (silent plug) to 3-pin audio connector (Sennhe- iser special connector), article no. 390027

AES3 cable for digital audio signals

To connect the digital audio output of the EM 6000 to a digital mixing con- sole.

GZL AES 10, AES3 cable, 10 m (32 ft), 110 , double-shielded, article no. 502432

Microphone Features Article no.

MKE 1-4 Lavalier microphone, omni-directional 502167

MKE 2-4 Lavalier microphone, omni-directional 004736

MKE 40-4 Lavalier microphone, cardioid 003579

HSP 2 Headset microphone, omni-directional 009862

HSP 4 Headset microphone, cardioid 009864

SL Headmic 1-4 Headset microphone, omni-directional 506905

HSP Essential Omni Black 3-pin

Headset microphone, omni-directional, black

508247

HSP Essential Omni Beige 3-pin

Headset microphone, omni-directional, beige

508248

MKE Essential Omni Black 3-pin

Lavalier microphone, omni-directional, black

508251

MKE Essential Omni Beige 3-pin

Lavalier microphone, omni-directional, beige

508252

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Antennas and accessories The following antenna components are available as accessory parts.

Omni-directional antennas

A 1031-U, passive omni-directional antenna, article no. 004645 A 3700, active omni-directional antenna, article no. 502195

Directional antennas

A 2003 UHF, passive directional antenna, article no. 003658 AD 3700, active directional antenna, article no. 502197

Circularly polarized antennas

A 5000 CP, passive circularly polarized helical antenna, article no. 500887

Antenna splitter

ASA 3000, active antenna splitter 21:8 ASA 3000-EU variant, article no. 009423 ASA 3000-UK variant, article no. 009408 ASA 3000-US variant, article no. 009407

Antenna amplifiers

AB 3700, broadband antenna amplifier, article no. 502196 AB 9000, antenna amplifier

AB 9000 A1-A8 variant, article no. 504708 AB 9000 B1-B8 variant, article no. 504709

Antenna cables

GZL 1019, BNC/BNC coaxial cable, antenna cable with 50 character- istic (wave) impedance GZL 1019-A1 variant, 1 m (3 ft), article no. 002324 GZL 1019-A5 variant, 5 m (16 ft), article no. 002325 GZL 1019-A10 variant, 10 m (32 ft), article no. 002326

RF cable, BNC cable for daisy chaining the antenna signal, 50 , 0.25 m (9 27/32"), article no. 087969

RF cable, BNC cable for daisy chaining the word clock signal, 75 , 0.25 m (9 27/32"), article no. 087972

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Antennas for the bodypack transmitters

Antenna A1-A4, antenna for SK 6000/9000, article no. 508892 Antenna A5-A8, antenna for SK 6000/9000, article no. 508893 Antenna B1-B4, antenna for SK 6000/9000, article no. 508894

Antenna A1-A4, flexible antenna for SK 6212, article no. 508572 Antenna A4-A8, flexible antenna for SK 6212, article no. 508573 Antenna B1-B4, flexible antenna for SK 6212, article no. 508574 Antenna A1-A4, stiff antenna for SK 6212, article no. 508888 Antenna A4-A8, stiff antenna for SK 6212, article no. 508889 Antenna B1-B4, stiff antenna for SK 6212, article no. 508890

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INSTALLATION

Installing Digital 6000 series devices You can find information about installing and connecting Digital 6000 se- ries devices in the following sections.

EM 6000 2-channel receiver >> Installing the EM 6000

SKM 6000 handheld transmitter >> Installing the SKM 6000

SK 6000 bodypack transmitter >> Installing the SK 6000

SK 6212 bodypack transmitter >> Installing the SK 6212

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L 6000 charger and LM 6060, LM 6061, LM 6062 charging modules >> Installing the L 6000 | LM 6060 | LM 6061 | LM 6062

You can find information about operating the products under Using Digital 6000 series devices.

Installing the EM 6000

Installing the EM 6000 These sections contain detailed information about installing the EM 6000.

You can find information about operating the EM 6000 under Using the EM 6000.

Connectors on the rear of the device

Product overview for the rear side of the EM 6000

1 Power socket

See Connecting/disconnecting the EM 6000 to/from the power supply system

2 Ethernet socket for controlling the device via the network and Sennhe- iser WSM

See Connecting the EM 6000 to a network

3 Digital Audio AES 3 digital audio output

See Outputting digital audio signals

4 Word clock BNC sockets

See Connecting the word clock

5 Bal AF out analog audio outputs for the CH 1 and CH 2 channels

One XLR and 6.3 mm (1/4") jack per channel, transformer-balanced, parallel

See Outputting analog audio signals

6 BNC antenna inputs and BNC antenna outputs for cascading

See Connecting remote antennas

See Connecting rod antennas

See Recommendations for using antennas

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Product overview for the rear side of the EM 6000 DANTE

1 Power socket

See Connecting/disconnecting the EM 6000 to/from the power supply system

2 Dante interface with two RJ-45 sockets, Primary and Secondary

See Outputting audio via a Dante network (EM 6000 DANTE only)

3 Ethernet socket for controlling the device via the network and Sennhe- iser WSM

See Connecting the EM 6000 to a network

4 Digital Audio AES 3 digital audio output

See Outputting digital audio signals

5 Word clock BNC sockets

See Connecting the word clock

6 Bal AF out analog audio outputs for the CH 1 and CH 2 channels

One XLR and 6.3 mm (1/4") jack per channel, transformer-balanced, parallel

See Outputting analog audio signals

7 BNC antenna inputs and BNC antenna outputs for cascading

See Connecting remote antennas

See Connecting rod antennas

See Recommendations for using antennas

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Connecting/disconnecting the EM 6000 to/from the power supply system To connect the EM 6000 to the power supply system: Connect the mains cable IEC connector to the power socket on the rear

side of the EM 6000. Connect the mains cable plug into a suitable wall socket.

Once the EM 6000 is connected to the power supply, the On/Off but- ton lights up dimmed. If the booster voltage for antennas is activated in the menu (see System -> Booster Feed menu item), it is active al-

ready before you switch on and after you switch off the EM 6000.

To completely disconnect the EM 6000 from the power supply system: Unplug the mains cable plug from the wall socket. Unplug the mains cable IEC connector from the power socket on the

rear side of the EM 6000.

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Connecting the EM 6000 to a network You can monitor and control one or more EM 6000s via a network connec- tion using Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software.

The network does not have to be a homogeneous network including only receivers. You can integrate the EM 6000 into your existing net- work infrastructure with any other types of devices.

To connect the EM 6000 to a network: Connect a network cable with an RJ-45 connector (Cat5 at minimum)

to the Ethernet socket on the rear side of the EM 6000.

For more information about controlling devices via the Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software, refer to the instruction manual for the software. You can download the software here:

www.sennheiser.com/wsm

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Outputting analog audio signals Each of the two channels CH 1 and CH 2 on the EM 6000 have both a sym- metrical XLR-3M output socket and a symmetrical 6.3 mm (1/4") jack out- put socket.

Always use only one of the two Bal AF out output sockets for each channel. The two output sockets of a channel are connected in parallel.

To connect an XLR cable:

To connect a jack cable:

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Outputting digital audio signals The EM 6000 can also output digital audio.

To do so, use the Digital Audio AES 3 output on the rear side of the EM 6000.

The Digital Audio AES 3 output socket is designed as an XLR-3M socket. Use an XLR cable with a resistance of 110 ohm. Conventional XLR audio cables may not transfer the digital audio signal correctly.

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Outputting audio via a Dante network (EM 6000 DANTE only) The EM 6000 DANTE has a Dante interface (Audinate Brooklyn II) for out- putting digital audio signals via a Dante network.

Connect a Dante-enabled network cable to the Dante socket on the rear side of the EM 6000 DANTE.

We recommend using an Ethernet connector as shown in the figure.

You can find more information about Dante here:

Word clock scenarios for digital audio (AES3 and Dante) System -> Dante Settings (only EM 6000 DANTE) menu item

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Connecting the word clock You can use the internal word clock on the EM 6000 or connect an external word clock.

You can also output the external word clock and cascade it up to 16 receiv- ers.

The word clock output transmits only the external word clock that is con- nected via the word clock input. The internal word clock is not output via the word clock output.

For more information about the word clock, see Word clock scenar- ios for digital audio (AES3 and Dante).

To connect an external word clock:

Use a coaxial BNC cable (75 ) to connect the external word clock to the Wordclock In input. A suitable cable is available as an accessory part. See Antenna ca- bles.

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To cascade the word clock: Connect the Wordclock In input of the next EM 6000 to the Wordclock

Out output of the previous EM 6000.

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Connecting remote antennas We recommend using remote antennas. You can also find useful informa- tion about using antennas under Recommendations for using antennas.

To connect remote antennas: Connect the first antenna to the RF in socket for Antenna A on the rear

side of the EM 6000. Connect the second antenna to the RF in socket for Antenna B on the

rear side of the EM 6000.

Note the following information when setting up antennas:

Maintain a distance of at least 1 m (3 ft) between the antennas. Maintain a distance of at least 0.5 m (1.5 ft) between the antennas and

the nearest wall. Position the antennas so that there is a direct line of sight between the

transmitters and the antennas. Refer to the more detailed information under Remote antennas. Activate the booster feed in the EM 6000 menu if you are using active

antennas. See System -> Booster Feed menu item in the chapter System menu item. Alternatively, use an external antenna amplifier.

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Cascading receivers

For larger 4-channel systems, you can cascade up to 8 receivers without using additional antenna splitters and you then require only one pair of an- tennas.

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Connecting rod antennas We recommend using remote antennas. You can also find useful informa- tion about using antennas under Recommendations for using antennas.

To connect the supplied rod antennas: Connect the first rod antenna to the RF in socket for Antenna A on the

rear side of the EM 6000. Connect the second rod antenna to the RF in socket for Antenna B on

the rear side of the EM 6000. Gently angle the rod antennas to the left and right as shown in the fig-

ure.

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Installing the EM 6000 in a rack You can install the EM 6000 2-channel receiver in any conventional 19" rack. The rack mounting angles are already attached to the device.

Always observe the following information during rack mounting.

Support the EM 6000 after installation in the rack. Due to the weight and depth of the device, there is a risk that it may break off in the rack and become damaged as a result.

Version A:

Use special rack mounting rails. The design of the rack used must be suitable for the installation of

these mounting rails.

Version B:

Use a suitable object to support the device on the rear side. Ensure that this object cannot become loose.

ATTENTION

Material damages caused by devices overheating

When there is insufficient ventilation, the devices mounted in the rack may overheat.

Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation in the rack, particularly if sev- eral devices are installed. If necessary, install a fan in the rack.

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Installing the SKM 6000 These sections contain detailed information about installing the SKM 6000.

You can find information about operating the SKM 6000 under Using the SKM 6000.

Inserting and removing the BA 60 rechargeable bat- tery

We recommend using the BA 60 rechargeable battery instead of the B 60 battery compartment. You can find more information about this subject under Rechargeable batteries and battery compartments.

Charge the BA 60 rechargeable battery before using it for the first time. For information about charging, see Charging rechargeable batteries.

To insert the BA 60 rechargeable battery into the SKM 6000 handheld transmitter: Insert the BA 60 rechargeable battery into the SKM 6000 handheld

transmitter as shown in the figure until it audibly clicks into place.

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To remove the BA 60 rechargeable battery from the SKM 6000 handheld transmitter: Press the two catches as shown in the figure and pull the BA 60 re-

chargeable battery out of the SKM 6000 handheld transmitter.

CAUTION

Damage to the handheld transmitter and/or rechargeable battery/bat- tery compartment

If you touch the following contacts, they may become dirty or bent.

BA 60 rechargeable battery charging and data contacts B 60 battery compartment contacts Do not touch the BA 60 rechargeable battery contacts or the B 60 bat-

tery compartment contacts.

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Inserting and removing the B 60 battery compart- ment

We recommend using the BA 60 rechargeable battery instead of the B 60 battery compartment. You can find more information about this subject under Rechargeable batteries and battery compartments.

Before using the battery compartment, you must insert the batteries as shown in the figure.

Please observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries. Use only high-quality AA batteries (e.g. lithium or alkaline manganese

batteries) or high-quality NiMH rechargeable batteries in the B 60 bat- tery compartment.

To insert the B 60 battery compartment into the SKM 6000 handheld transmitter: Insert the B 60 battery compartment into the SKM 6000 handheld

transmitter as shown in the figure until it audibly clicks into place.

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To remove the B 60 battery compartment from the SKM 6000 handheld transmitter: Press the two catches as shown in the figure and pull the B 60 battery

compartment out of the SKM 6000 handheld transmitter.

CAUTION

Damage to the handheld transmitter and/or rechargeable battery/bat- tery compartment

If you touch the following contacts, they may become dirty or bent.

BA 60 rechargeable battery charging and data contacts B 60 battery compartment contacts Do not touch the BA 60 rechargeable battery contacts or the B 60 bat-

tery compartment contacts.

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Replacing the microphone module We recommend using the following microphone modules with the SKM 6000 handheld transmitter.

You can also use microphone modules from the evolution wireless G3 and 2000 series with the SKM 6000 handheld transmitter.

Module Features Article no.

MMD 835-1 BK Dynamic, cardioid, black 502575

MMD 845-1 BK Dynamic, super-cardioid, black 502576

MME 865-1 BK Capacitor, super-cardioid, black 502581

MMD 935-1 BK Dynamic, cardioid, black 502577

MMD 945-1 BK Dynamic, super-cardioid, black 502579

MMK 965-1 BK Capacitor, switchable, black 502582

MMK 965-1 NI Capacitor, switchable, nickel 502584

MD 9235 BK Dynamic, super-cardioid, black 502585

MD 9235 NI Dynamic, super-cardioid, nickel 502586

MD 9235 NI/BK Dynamic, super-cardioid, nickel-black 502591

ME 9002 Electret, omni-directional, black 502587

ME 9004 Electret, cardioid, black 502588

ME 9005 Electret, super-cardioid, black 502589

Neumann KK 204

Capacitor, cardioid, nickel 008651

Neumann KK 204 BK

Capacitor, cardioid, black 008652

Neumann KK 205

Capacitor, super-cardioid, nickel 008653

Neumann KK 205 BK

Capacitor, super-cardioid, black 008654

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To change the microphone module: Screw or unscrew the microphone module onto or from the handheld

transmitter as shown in the figure.

With some microphone modules, the upper part of the microphone basket can be screwed off. Ensure that you always completely un- screw the microphone module.

CAUTION

Damage to the microphone module

If you touch the contacts, they may become dirty or bent.

Do not touch the handheld transmitter contacts or the microphone module contacts.

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Installing the SK 6000 These sections contain detailed information about installing the SK 6000.

You can find information about operating the SK 6000 under Using the SK 6000.

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Inserting and removing the BA 61 rechargeable bat- tery

We recommend using the BA 61 rechargeable battery instead of the B 61 battery compartment. You can find more information about this subject under Rechargeable batteries and battery compartments.

Charge the BA 61 rechargeable battery before using it for the first time. For information about charging, see Charging rechargeable batteries.

To insert the BA 61 rechargeable battery into the SK 6000 bodypack trans- mitter: Insert the BA 61 rechargeable battery into the SK 6000 bodypack trans-

mitter as shown in the figure until it audibly clicks into place.

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To remove the BA 61 rechargeable battery from the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter: Press the two catches as shown in the figure and pull the BA 61 re-

chargeable battery out of the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter.

CAUTION

Damage to the bodypack transmitter and/or rechargeable battery/ battery compartment

If you touch the following contacts, they may become dirty or bent.

Supply voltage contacts and bodypack transmitter contacts BA 61 rechargeable battery charging and data contacts B 61 battery compartment contacts Do not touch the BA 61 rechargeable battery contacts or the B 61 bat-

tery compartment contacts.

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Inserting and removing the B 61 battery compart- ment

We recommend using the BA 61 rechargeable battery instead of the B 61 battery compartment. You can find more information about this subject under Rechargeable batteries and battery compartments.

Before using the battery compartment, you must insert the batteries as shown in the figure.

Please observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries. Use only high-quality AA batteries (e.g. lithium or alkaline manganese

batteries) or high-quality NiMH rechargeable batteries in the B 61 bat- tery compartment.

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To insert the B 61 battery compartment into the SK 6000 bodypack trans- mitter: Insert the B 61 battery compartment into the SK 6000 bodypack trans-

mitter as shown in the figure until it audibly clicks into place.

To remove the B 61 battery compartment from the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter: Press the two catches as shown in the figure and pull the B 61 battery

compartment out of the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter.

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CAUTION

Damage to the bodypack transmitter and/or rechargeable battery/ battery compartment

If you touch the following contacts, they may become dirty or bent.

Supply voltage contacts and bodypack transmitter contacts BA 61 rechargeable battery charging and data contacts B 61 battery compartment contacts Do not touch the BA 61 rechargeable battery contacts or the B 61 bat-

tery compartment contacts.

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Mounting the antenna To mount the supplied antenna: Connect the antenna to the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter antenna

socket as shown in the figure. Tightly screw on the antenna coupling ring on the SK 6000 bodypack

transmitter antenna socket.

The antenna can be connected to the antenna socket very gently in only one direction. Do not use force to connect the antenna to the bodypack transmitter antenna socket.

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Connecting a microphone to the SK 6000 We recommend using the following Lavalier microphones and headset mi- crophones with the SK 6000 and SK 6212 bodypack transmitters.

Microphone Features Article no.

MKE 1-4 Lavalier microphone, omni-directional 502167

MKE 2-4 Lavalier microphone, omni-directional 004736

MKE 40-4 Lavalier microphone, cardioid 003579

HSP 2 Headset microphone, omni-directional 009862

HSP 4 Headset microphone, cardioid 009864

SL Headmic 1-4 Headset microphone, omni-directional 506905

HSP Essential Omni Black 3-pin

Headset microphone, omni-directional, black

508247

HSP Essential Omni Beige 3-pin

Headset microphone, omni-directional, beige

508248

MKE Essential Omni Black 3-pin

Lavalier microphone, omni-directional, black

508251

MKE Essential Omni Beige 3-pin

Lavalier microphone, omni-directional, beige

508252

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To connect a microphone to the bodypack transmitter: Use a 3-pin audio connector to connect the microphone cable to the

SK 6000 bodypack transmitter audio socket as shown in the figure. Tightly screw on the microphone cable coupling ring on the audio sock-

et thread of the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter.

For more information about using the particular microphone, see the corresponding instruction manual for the microphone. You can find this instruction manual in the download section of the Sennheiser

website under www.sennheiser.com/download.

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Connecting an instrument or line source to the SK 6000 You can connect instruments or audio sources with a line level to the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter.

To do so, you require the Sennheiser CI 1-4 cable (6.3 mm (1/4") jack plug to 3-pin audio connector)

To connect an instrument or line source to bodypack transmitter: Connect the 3-pin audio connector of the CI 1-4 cable to the SK 6000

bodypack transmitter audio socket as shown in the figure. Tightly screw on the audio cable coupling ring on the audio socket

thread of the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter.

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Connecting the KA 9000 COM command adapter to the SK 6000 You can use the KA 9000 COM command adapter to switch the audio chan- nel on the EM 6000 receiver via remote control (for example, to provide di- rectional instructions).

To connect the KA 9000 COM command adapter to the bodypack transmit- ter: Connect the 3-pin audio connector of the KA 9000 COM to the SK 6000

bodypack transmitter audio socket as shown in the figure. Connect the 3-pin audio connector of the Sennheiser microphone or

Sennheiser CI 1-4 line/instrument cable to the KA 9000 COM audio socket.

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Installing the SK 6212 These sections contain detailed information about installing the SK 6212.

You can find information about operating the SK 6212 under Using the SK 6212.

Inserting and removing the BA 62 rechargeable bat- tery Charge the BA 62 rechargeable battery before using it for the first time.

For information about charging, see Charging rechargeable batteries. It is possible that new rechargeable batteries cannot be fully charged to 100 % in the first few charging cycles. The remaining operating time may still be unclear after the first few charging cycles. This will improve over time after more charging cycles because the rechargeable battery calibrates itself.

To insert the BA 62 rechargeable battery into the SK 6212 bodypack trans- mitter: Open the battery compartment on the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter as

shown in the figure. Insert the BA 62 rechargeable battery into the SK 6212 bodypack trans-

mitter as shown in the figure. Close the battery compartment cover until it clicks into place.

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To remove the BA 62 rechargeable battery from the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter: Open the battery compartment on the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter as

shown in the figure. Remove the BA 62 rechargeable battery from the SK 6212 bodypack

transmitter.

CAUTION

Damage to the bodypack transmitter and/or rechargeable battery/ battery compartment

If you touch the following contacts, they may become dirty or bent.

Supply voltage contacts and bodypack transmitter contacts BA 62 rechargeable battery charging and data contacts Do not touch the contacts on the BA 62 rechargeable battery or the

SK 6212 bodypack transmitter.

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Mounting the antenna To mount the supplied antenna: Connect the antenna to the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter antenna

socket as shown in the figure. Tightly screw the antenna coupling ring onto the SK 6212 bodypack

transmitter antenna socket.

The antenna can be connected to the antenna socket very gently in only one direction. Do not use force to connect the antenna to the bodypack transmitter antenna socket.

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The antenna bends very easily.

Make sure that the antenna does not touch the housing of the bodypack transmitter.

Rigid antennas are also available as accessories as an alternative to the flexible antennas. See Antennas and accessories.

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Connecting a microphone to the SK 6212 We recommend using the following Lavalier microphones and headset mi- crophones with the SK 6000 and SK 6212 bodypack transmitters.

Microphone Features Article no.

MKE 1-4 Lavalier microphone, omni-directional 502167

MKE 2-4 Lavalier microphone, omni-directional 004736

MKE 40-4 Lavalier microphone, cardioid 003579

HSP 2 Headset microphone, omni-directional 009862

HSP 4 Headset microphone, cardioid 009864

SL Headmic 1-4 Headset microphone, omni-directional 506905

HSP Essential Omni Black 3-pin

Headset microphone, omni-directional, black

508247

HSP Essential Omni Beige 3-pin

Headset microphone, omni-directional, beige

508248

MKE Essential Omni Black 3-pin

Lavalier microphone, omni-directional, black

508251

MKE Essential Omni Beige 3-pin

Lavalier microphone, omni-directional, beige

508252

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To connect a microphone to the bodypack transmitter: Use a 3-pin audio connector to connect the microphone cable to the

SK 6212 bodypack transmitter audio socket as shown in the figure. Tightly screw the microphone cable coupling ring onto the audio socket

thread of the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter.

For more information about using the particular microphone, see the corresponding instruction manual for the microphone. You can find this instruction manual in the download section of the Sennheiser

website under www.sennheiser.com/download.

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Connecting an instrument or line source to the SK 6212 You can connect instruments or audio sources with a line level to the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter.

To do so, you require the Sennheiser CI R-4A-NRS cable (6.3 mm (1/4") jack plug to 3-pin audio connector)

To connect an instrument or line source to bodypack transmitter: Connect the 3-pin audio connector of the CI R-4A-NRS cable to the

SK 6212 bodypack transmitter audio socket as shown in the figure. Tightly screw on the audio cable coupling ring on the audio socket

thread of the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter.

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Installing the L 6000 | LM 6060 | LM 6061 | LM 6062

Installing the L 6000 | LM 6060 | LM 6061 | LM 6062 These sections contain detailed information about installing the L 6000.

You can find information about operating the L 6000 under Using the L 6000.

Connecting/disconnecting the L 6000 to/from the power supply system To connect the L 6000 to the power supply system: Connect the mains cable IEC connector to the power socket on the rear

side of the L 6000. Connect the mains cable plug into a suitable wall socket.

To completely disconnect the L 6000 from the power supply system: Unplug the mains cable plug from the wall socket. Unplug the mains cable IEC connector from the power socket on the

rear side of the L 6000.

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Connecting the L 6000 to a network You can monitor and control one or more L 6000s via a network connection using Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software.

The network does not have to be a homogeneous network including only chargers. You can integrate the L 6000 into your existing network infra- structure with any other types of devices.

To connect the L 6000 to a network: Connect a network cable with an RJ-45 connector (Cat5 at minimum)

to the Ethernet socket on the rear side of the L 6000.

For more information about controlling devices via the Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software, refer to the instruction manual for the software. You can download the software here:

www.sennheiser.com/wsm

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Installing the LM 6060, LM 6061 and LM 6062 charging modules in the L 6000 The following charging modules are available for the L 6000 charger:

LM 6060 -> for charging the BA 60 rechargeable battery

LM 6061 -> for charging the BA 61 rechargeable battery

LM 6062 -> for charging the BA 62 rechargeable battery

You can combine the LM 6060, LM 6061 and LM 6062 in any way in the L 6000 charger.

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To install a charging module in the L 6000 charger: Completely disconnect the L 6000 charger from the power supply sys-

tem. See Connecting/disconnecting the L 6000 to/from the power supply system.

Unscrew one of the dummy caps on the L 6000. To do so, you require a Torx 10 screwdriver.

Fully slide the charging module into the open charging slot as shown in the figure. The charging module can be inserted into the L 6000 housing only in one direction. The Sennheiser lettering on the charging module must face upward.

Tightly screw on the charging module.

Always use the latest firmware for the L 6000 charger (version 2.0 or later) to ensure you have access to the full range of functions. You can download the latest firmware from the following address:

http://www.sennheiser.com/l-6000

For more detailed information about charging the BA 60, BA 61 and BA 62 rechargeable batteries, see Charging rechargeable batter- ies.

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Installing the L 6000 in a rack You can install the L 6000 charger in any conventional 19" rack. The rack mounting angles are already attached to the device.

Always observe the following information during rack mounting.

Support the L 6000 charger after installation in the rack. Due to the weight and depth of the device, there is a risk that it may break off in the rack and become damaged as a result.

Version A:

Use special rack mounting rails. The design of the rack used must be suitable for the installation of

these mounting rails.

Version B:

Use a suitable object to support the device on the rear side. Ensure that this object cannot become loose.

ATTENTION

Material damages caused by devices overheating

When there is insufficient ventilation, the devices mounted in the rack may overheat.

Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation in the rack, particularly if sev- eral devices are installed. If necessary, install a fan in the rack.

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OPERATION

Using Digital 6000 series devices You can find information about using Digital 6000 series devices in the following sections.

EM 6000 2-channel receiver >> Using the EM 6000

SKM 6000 handheld transmitter >> Using the SKM 6000

SK 6000 bodypack transmitter >> Using the SK 6000

SK 6212 bodypack transmitter >> Using the SK 6212

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L 6000 charger and LM 6060, LM 6061, LM 6062 charging modules >> Using the L 6000

You can find information about installing the products under Install- ing Digital 6000 series devices.

In the sections below, you can find important information about specific use cases.

Establishing a radio link between the transmitter and receiver >> Es- tablishing a radio link

Synchronizing the receiver settings to the transmitter >> Synchroniz- ing devices

Using the operating menu of the receiver >> Displays on the EM 6000 display panel

Information about status messages and error messages on the dis- play >> Status messages

Using the EM 6000

Using the EM 6000 These sections contain detailed information about operating the EM 6000.

You can find information about installing the EM 6000 under Installing the EM 6000.

Operating elements on the front of the device

Product overview for the front of the EM 6000

1 Displaying and using channel 1 (CH 1)

See Displays on the EM 6000 display panel

See Buttons for navigating through the menu

2 Displaying and using channel 2 (CH 2)

See Displays on the EM 6000 display panel

See Buttons for navigating through the menu

3 On/Off button

See Switching the EM 6000 on and off

4 SAVE button for saving settings in the menu (separate for CH 1 and CH 2)

See Buttons for navigating through the menu

5 ESC button for canceling an action in the menu (separate for CH 1 and CH 2)

See Buttons for navigating through the menu

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6 Headphone button for listening in the particular channel via the HEAD- PHONES socket (13) (separate for CH 1 and CH 2)

See Using the headphone output

7 SYNC button for synchronizing the channel settings to a transmitter (separate for CH 1 and CH 2)

See Synchronizing devices

8 Jog dial for navigating through the menu (separate for CH 1 and CH 2)

See Buttons for navigating through the menu

9 Warning indicator for error messages (separate for CH 1 and CH 2)

See Status messages

10Display (separate for CH 1 and CH 2)

See Displays on the EM 6000 display panel

11 Infra-red interface for the SYNC function

See Synchronizing devices

12Volume control for the HEADPHONES headphone socket (13)

See Using the headphone output

13HEADPHONES headphone socket

See Using the headphone output

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Switching the EM 6000 on and off To switch on the EM 6000: Connect the EM 6000 to the power supply system.

See Connecting/disconnecting the EM 6000 to/from the power sup- ply system.

Short-press the On/Off button. The Sennheiser logo is temporarily displayed on the two displays. The two displays then show the home screen for the relevant channel.

To switch off the EM 6000: Hold down the On/Off button until the device switches off.

Once the EM 6000 is connected to the power supply, the On/Off but- ton lights up dimmed. If the booster voltage for antennas is activated in the menu, it is active already before you switch on the EM 6000.

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Displays on the EM 6000 display panel The EM 6000 has a separate display for each of the two channels CH 1 and CH 2.

Channel-specific status information (CH 1 and CH 2)

In the displays, the home screens for both channels display the chan- nel-specific status information such as the reception quality, battery life, audio level, and so on. See Home screen.

Operating menu (CH 1 and CH 2)

The display also shows the operating menu for the two channels CH 1 and CH 2, in which you can configure channel-specific settings. See Setting options in the menu.

System settings (CH 1 only)

On the display for the channel CH 1, the system settings for the whole device are also displayed in the operating menu. See System menu item.

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Buttons for navigating through the menu To navigate through the EM 6000 operating menu, you require the follow- ing buttons.

Turn the jog dial to the right: NEXT

Display the next home screen Scroll down in the menu

Turn the jog dial to the left: PREVIOUS

Display the previous home screen Scroll up in the menu

Press the jog dial: SELECT

On the home screen: open the menu In the menu: open a menu item Within a menu item: go to the next selection

SAVE button

Save a selection

ESC button

Navigate back one level without saving

These buttons are located next to the two displays for the two CH 1 and CH 2 channels.

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Home screen After you switch on the receiver, the two displays initially show the Senn- heiser logo. After a short time, the home screen is then displayed.

The home screen has 4 different views in total, which display different sta- tus information.

Turn the jog dial to the right or left to switch between the individual home screens.

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Home screen 1

The first home screen that is displayed as the initial view after the device switches on contains the following status information.

Display on the display panel

Meaning

RF = Radio Frequency

Display of the radio link RF level for antenna A and antenna B.

This display is shown on each home screen

LQI = Link Quality Indicator

Shows the quality of the radio link. You can find more information under Meaning of the Link Quality Indicator.

This display is shown on each home screen

AF = Audio Frequency

Shows the transmitter audio input level.

This level is separate from the audio level that is output from the receiver.

This display is shown on each home screen

Name of the radio link

You can assign the radio link name yourself in the menu. See Name menu item.

Frequency

You can adjust the frequency in the menu. See Frequency menu item.

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Remaining battery life

Shows the remaining battery life and the transmitter operating time.

The time is displayed only if the BA 60, BA 61 and BA 62 rechargeable batteries are used.

For normal batteries, only the charge level of the batteries is displayed without time infor- mation.

For more information about recharge- able batteries and batteries, see Re- chargeable batteries and battery

compartments.

AES 256 encryption

The AES icon is displayed if encryption has been activated for the channel. See Encryp- tion menu item.

Command mode

The COM icon is displayed when command mode is activated. See Command Mode menu item.

Link Density mode

The LD icon is displayed when Link Density mode is activated. See System -> Transmis- sion Mode menu item.

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Home screen 2

The second home screen contains the following status information about the receiver settings.

Display on the display panel

Meaning

Bank/Channel

Shows which channel is set in which fre- quency bank. See Frequency menu item.

AF Out

Shows the receiver audio output level that is output via the audio outputs. See AF Output menu item.

Wordclock

Shows which wordclock setting is selected. See System -> Wordclock menu item un- der System menu item.

Booster Feed

Shows whether the booster feed for active antennas is activated. See System -> Boost- er Feed menu item under System menu item.

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Home screen 3

The third home screen contains the following status information about the transmitter settings.

Display on the display panel

Meaning

Capsule

Shows the microphone module with which the handheld transmitter is equipped

Recommended microphone modules for the handheld transmitter: Microphone mod- ules

Gain

Displays the gain setting for the transmitter.

This setting can be configured in the trans- mitter menu. See Operating the SKM 6000 menu or Operating the SK 6000 menu.

Alternatively, the gain setting can also be configured in the receiver and synchronized with the transmitter. See Sync Settings menu item.

Low Cut

Shows the low cut filter setting for the trans- mitter.

This setting can be configured in the trans- mitter menu. See Operating the SKM 6000 menu or Operating the SK 6000 menu.

Alternatively, the low cut setting can also be configured in the receiver and synchronized with the transmitter. See Sync Settings menu item.

Model

Shows the transmitter product variant. See SKM 6000 product variants or SK 6000 product variants.

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Home screen 4

The fourth home screen contains the following status information about the receiver network settings.

Home screen 5 (audio mute)

See Muting the audio signal

Display on the display panel

Meaning

IP Mode

Shows whether the IP address is assigned automatically or manually. See System -> Network menu item under System menu item.

IP Address

Shows the IP address of the receiver. See System -> Network menu item under Sys- tem menu item.

Netmask

Shows the netmask of the receiver. See System -> Network menu item under Sys- tem menu item.

Gateway

Shows the gateway of the receiver. See System -> Network menu item under Sys- tem menu item.

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Muting the audio signal To mute the audio signal on a channel: On the home screen, turn the jog dial to the right until the following

view is displayed.

Press the jog dial to activate the check box.

Press the SAVE button to save the setting. The audio output on the channel is now muted.

On the home screen, the following indicator flashes while the audio signal is muted.

To cancel the muting: On the home screen, press the ESC button.

The channel muting is canceled.

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Setting options in the menu In the EM 6000 menu, you can configure the following settings.

Muting the receiver audio output

See Muting the audio signal

Adjusting frequencies

See Frequency menu item

Setting up user-defined frequency banks

See Bank Edit menu item

Changing link names

See Name menu item

Configuring settings that are transferred to the transmitter during a sync

See Sync Settings menu item

Activating and deactivating encryption

See Encryption menu item

Performing a frequency scan and automatic frequency setup

See Scan & Auto-Setup menu item

Performing a walk test

See Walktest menu item

Adjusting the output level of the receiver audio signal

See AF Output menu item

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Playing back a test tone

See Test Tone menu item

Configuring different system settings

Setting transmission mode Configuring wordclock Configuring network settings Changing device names Configuring Dante settings (only EM 6000 DANTE) Activating the power supply for an external antenna amplifier Changing the brightness of the display panel Activating the auto-setup function Displaying information about software and hardware Updating the firmware for the transmitters Resetting settings See System menu item

You can find an overview of the entire menu structure under Menu structure.

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Menu structure The figure shows the complete EM 6000 menu structure in an overview.

Version: Firmware 3.0

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Frequency menu item In the Frequency menu item, you can adjust the frequency for the channel in question.

You can select a frequency from the predefined frequency banks B1 to B6 (up to 65 channels per bank) or manually adjust the frequency.

You can also select frequencies from the user-defined frequency banks U1 to U6. You can adjust these frequency banks in the Bank Edit menu item. See Bank Edit menu item.

To open the Frequency menu item:

On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu. Turn the jog dial until the Frequency menu item appears in the selec-

tion frame:

Press the jog dial to open the menu.

The following view is displayed:

Turn the jog dial to select a different frequency bank.

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Press the jog dial to go to the channel selection:

Turn the jog dial to set a different channel. Press the SAVE button to confirm the selection of the bank and chan-

nel.

or

Press the jog dial to go to the manual frequency setting:

Turn the jog dial to set the desired frequency. Press the SAVE button to save the set frequency.

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Name menu item In the Name menu item, you can define the name of the link for the channel in question.

This name is the name of the radio link between the transmitter and receiver. In the network settings, you can enter the receiver name as it is displayed in a network: see System -> Device ID menu item un-

der System menu item.

To open the Name menu item:

On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu. Turn the jog dial until the Name menu item appears in the selection

frame:

Press the jog dial to open the menu.

The following view is displayed:

To enter the desired link name: Turn the jog dial to select the desired character. Press the jog dial to go to the next position. Press the SAVE button to save the set name.

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Sync Settings menu item In the Sync Settings menu item, you can choose which settings for the transmitter you want to transfer from the receiver to the transmitter during the synchronization.

All of the settings can also be set separately in the menu on the transmitter. However, you can simply use the Sync function to configure these settings via the receiver.

For more information about the Sync function, see Synchronizing devices.

The following settings can be transferred:

Gain

Gain setting for the transmitter, from -6 to 60 dB

Low Cut

Low cut filter, from 30 Hz to 120 Hz

Auto Lock

Activate or deactivate the lock-off on the transmitter

Display panel

Display on the home screen of the transmitter display panel

Name of the link Frequency Preset

Cable

Cable emulator in 4 steps

Line Type 1 Type 2 Type 3

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Power LED Mode

Setting the lighting behavior on the blue transmitter LED

On Lock Off

MIC Line Mode

Only for SK 6000: Switching between the mic signal, line signal or auto- matic detection.

AUTO MIC LINE

Frequency Only

Only the frequency is transmitted. No other settings are transferred to the transmitter.

If you do not want to transfer all of these values to the transmitter, you can also set the no sync value for each option. The option in question is then not included in the synchronization.

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To open the Sync Settings menu item:

On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu. Turn the jog dial until the Sync Settings menu item appears in the se-

lection frame:

Press the jog dial to open the menu.

The following view is displayed:

The top line displays the option that is currently selected (Gain, Low Cut, Auto Lock, Display, Cable).

The Set value shows the setting that you can select for the synchronization in this menu item. The Tx value shows the value that is currently set on the transmitter.

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You can perform the following actions:

Press the jog dial to choose between the following options:

Press the SAVE button to save the selected settings.

Gain

Adjusting the gain settings for the transmitter

You can configure the following settings for the Set value:

-6 dB to 60 dB in increments of 3 dB no sync, so that this value is not synchronized

Switch between the options Set the Set value

Turn the jog dial to choose be- tween the Gain, Low Cut, Auto Lock, Display, and Cable op- tions.

Turn the jog dial to set the de- sired value.

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Low Cut

Adjusting the low cut filter for the transmitter

You can configure the following settings for the Set value:

30 Hz to 120 Hz in increments of 30 Hz. no sync, so that this value is not synchronized

Auto Lock

You can configure the following settings for the Set value:

On or Off no sync, so that this value is not synchronized

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Display panel

You can configure the following settings for the Set value:

Name, Frequency, or Preset no sync, so that this value is not synchronized

Cable

The Cable function is a cable emulator that you can in 3 stages (Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3). Cable emulation is switched off with the Line option.

You can configure the following settings for the Set value:

Line Type 1, Type 2, or Type 3 no sync, so that this value is not synchronized

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Power LED Mode

You can configure the following settings for the Set value:

On: The blue LED remains continuously lit. Lock Off: The blue LED switches off once the lock-off function is en-

abled. no sync, so that this value is not synchronized

MIC Line Mode

You can configure the following settings for the Set value:

Auto: The SK 6000 automatically detects whether a mic signal or a line signal is being received.

MIC: Use this option if a microphone is connected to the SK 6000. LINE: Use this option if a line level source is connected to the SK 6000

via a line cable. no sync, so that this value is not synchronized

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Frequency Only

If this option is activated, only the frequency is transmitted to the transmit- ter. No other options are transmitted, regardless of their settings.

Turn the jog dial to activate or deactivate the check box. Press the SAVE button to save the setting.

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Encryption menu item You can secure the radio link between the transmitter and receiver using AES 256 encryption.

To open the Encryption menu item:

On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu. Turn the jog dial until the Encryption menu item appears in the selec-

tion frame:

Press the jog dial to open the menu.

The following view is displayed:

Turn the jog dial to choose between the On and Off values.

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Set the desired value. Press the SAVE button to save your selection.

If you have activated encryption, you must first transfer this setting to the transmitter using the Sync function. See Synchronizing devices.

Encryption cannot be activated on the transmitter itself.

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Command Mode menu item If you are using a transmitter that has a Command button, you can config- ure the EM 6000 audio outputs to use the Command button on the trans- mitter.

To open the Command Mode menu item:

On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu. Turn the jog dial until the Command Mode menu item appears in the

selection frame:

Press the jog dial to open the menu.

The following view is displayed:

Menu item in the EM 6000

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Menu item in the EM 6000 DANTE

Analog: analog output, Bal AF out XLR or jack socket AES 3: digital output, AES 3 XLR socket Dante a, Dante b: two separate channels on the Dante network

Press the jog dial to switch between the audio outputs. Turn the jog dial to switch between the On, Talk and Mute levels for the

selected audio output. On: No Command function for the output. The audio signal is perma-

nently active. Talk: The audio signal is muted and is active only while the Command

button is pressed. Mute: The audio signal is active and is muted only while the Com-

mand button is pressed.

EXAMPLE:

The Analog output signal is transmitted through the PA system for the au- dience. If the Command button on the transmitter is pressed, the signal on the PA system is muted. The signal is then activated on the Dante a chan- nel on the Dante network. The sound technician can then hear the signal for directional instruction.

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Scan & Auto-Setup menu item The EM 6000 lets you scan the frequency spectrum and display all of the free frequencies in the selected frequency range. The automatic frequency setup can be used to distribute the free frequencies to all of the EM 6000 devices available in the network automatically.

You can select the frequency range to be scanned from the predefined fre- quencies B1 to B6 or from the user-defined frequency banks U1 to U6 or set them manually.

The Auto Setup function also helps you set up an equidistant frequency grid using the E frequency bank intended for this purpose. For more infor- mation about the equidistant frequency grid, see Equidistant frequency grid.

Alternatively, you can use the Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software:

www.sennheiser.com/wsm

Performing a frequency scan and automatic frequency setup

1. Activate the Auto Setup function in the System menu item for all of the EM 6000 devices in the network that you want to include in the auto- matic frequency setup. See System -> Auto Setup menu item under System menu item. If the function is not activated for an EM 6000, the automatic frequency setup cannot be performed for this EM 6000.

2. Open the Scan & Auto-Setup menu item and start the automatic fre- quency setup.

The EM 6000 on which you perform the Auto-Setup function is de- fined as the master device in the network. The other devices adopt the

follower function.

Switch off all transmitters before you perform the scan. If transmit- ters are still switched on, they are detected as unavailable frequen- cies and the frequencies that are actually available cannot then be

used.

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To open the Scan & Auto-Setup menu item:

On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu. Turn the jog dial until the Scan & Auto-Setup menu item appears in the

selection frame:

Press the jog dial to open the menu.

The following view is displayed:

Choose New Scan to perform a complete scan of the environment. Choose Use Old Scan if you have already performed a scan and you

want to add only a small number of new devices to the existing produc- tion environment.

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Step 1a: New Scan

After you choose New Scan, the following view is displayed.

Turn the jog dial to select the frequency range to be scanned: Choose All for the Country setting to scan the entire EM 6000 fre-

quency range. Choose USA, Japan, China, or Korea if you use specific frequency

variants for the transmitters so that only the frequency range that is actually used is scanned.

or

Press the jog dial to set the frequency range to be scanned manually.

You can adjust the value by turning the jog dial. Press the jog dial to move back and forth between the individual points of the frequencies.

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After you set the frequency range to be scanned, press the jog dial until the Start option in the top left of the selection is displayed with a white background.

Press the jog dial to start the frequency scan. The scan is performed. The progress is displayed in % on the display.

Once the scan is performed, the result is displayed. All of the free frequen- cies in the selected range are displayed.

Turn the jog dial to scroll through the frequency banks and display the number of free frequencies available for each bank.

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Step 1b: Use Old Scan

If you choose the Use Old Scan option, the result of the last scan is dis- played.

Turn the jog dial to scroll through the frequency banks and display the number of free frequencies available for each bank. The frequency bank that you select here is used for the automatic fre- quency setup in step 3.

Choose frequency bank E here if you want to set up an equidistant frequency grid. See Equidistant frequency grid.

Step 2: Editing displayed frequencies

If you want specific frequencies not to be used in the auto setup, you can skip them using the Edit function.

Press the jog dial. The Party option is displayed in the bottom left with a white back- ground.

Turn the jog dial to the right. The Edit function is displayed in the bottom right in a white back- ground.

Press the jog dial to open the Edit function. The following view is displayed:

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Press the jog dial to search for the channel that you want to skip during the automatic frequency setup.

Press the jog dial The checkbox for the Skip option is highlighted in white.

Turn the jog dial to activate the Skip option for the selected channel.

Press the jog dial to select an additional channel to skip.

Or

Press the SAVE button to save the setting. You can press the ESC button to cancel the function without saving.

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Step 3: Starting the automatic frequency setup

If you have performed the scan and edited the frequencies, you can start the automatic frequency setup.

On the display, the Party option must be highlighted in white.

Press the jog dial to display the next step.

Turn the jog dial to choose whether the sync settings are also to be transmitted during the synchronization.

If you do not activate this option, only the frequency is sent to the re- spective transmitters.

Press the jog dial to start the automatic frequency setup. The setup is performed for all receivers that are available in the net- work. Note that the Auto-Setup option in the System menu item must be activated for all of the receivers.

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After the setup is performed, the following message is displayed.

This message is displayed on all of the displays of all of the receiver chan- nels.

Synchronize all of the channels and the corresponding transmitters us- ing the Sync function. For information about the Sync function, see Synchronizing devices.

If you press the ESC button for one channel, the sync is canceled for both channels of the particular EM 6000. However, if you press the

ESC button for the channel in which you started the auto-setup function, the sync is canceled for all of the channels in the network. The EM 6000 on which you perform the auto-setup function is defined as the master device in the network. The other devices adopt the slave function.

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Walktest menu item Once you have set up and installed all of the receivers and transmitters for your event, we recommend performing a walk test. This lets you check whether sufficient reception strength is available throughout the entire area used.

Start the walktest function in this menu item and then walk the entire area with one transmitter. The results of the walk test give you information about the reception quality.

To open the Walktest menu item:

On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu. Turn the jog dial until the Walktest menu item appears in the selection

frame:

Press the jog dial to open the menu.

The following view is displayed:

The Start option in the top left of the display is already highlighted for se- lection.

Press the jog dial to start the walk test. Walk the entire area on which you want to operate the system with the

transmitter.

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The following values are recorded on the display:

RF A

Reception from antenna A in dBm

RF B

Reception from antenna B in dBm

LQI

Connection quality as a %

See also Meaning of the Link Quality Indicator

AF

Transmitter audio frequency in dBFS

During the walk test, the Stop option in the top left of the display is high- lighted as the selection.

Press the jog dial to finish the walk test when you are ready.

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AF Output menu item In the AF Output menu item, you can set the audio level that is output via the receiver audio outputs.

To open the AF Output menu item:

On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu. Turn the jog dial until the AF Output menu item appears in the selection

frame:

Press the jog dial to open the menu.

The following view is displayed:

Turn the jog dial to set the desired value between -10 dB and +18 dB. Press the SAVE button to save the set value.

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Test Tone menu item The EM 6000 provides an option for generating a test tone. You can use it, for example, to check the audio output of the device or level out channels on the mixing console.

To open the Test Tone menu item:

On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu. Turn the jog dial until the Test Tone menu item appears in the selection

frame:

Press the jog dial to open the menu.

The following view is displayed:

Turn the jog dial to set the volume of the test tone. You can set the volume of the test tone between -60 dB and 0 dB.

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While the test tone is played back, the transmitter audio signal is muted.

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Bank Edit menu item In addition to the predefined frequency banks B1 to B6, you can assign fre- quencies to the user-defined frequency banks U1 to U6 yourself.

To open the Bank Edit menu item:

On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu. Turn the jog dial until the Bank Edit menu item appears in the selection

frame:

Press the jog dial to open the menu.

The following view is displayed:

Turn the jog dial to select the desired frequency bank (from U1 to U6). Press the jog dial to switch to the channel selection.

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Turn the jog dial to select the desired channel (from 00 to 99). Press the jog dial to switch to the frequency selection.

Turn the jog dial to set the desired frequency for the selected bank and selected channel.

Press the SAVE button to save the setting.

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System menu item In the System menu item, you can configure all of the cross-system set- tings. The System menu item is located in the menu of the channel CH 1.

To open the System menu item:

On the home screen, press the jog dial to open the operating menu. Turn the jog dial until the System menu item appears in the selection

frame:

Press the jog dial to open the menu.

The following sub-items are available:

Transmission Mode

In this menu item, you can set the required transmission mode.

See System -> Transmission Mode menu item

Wordclock

In this menu item, you can configure the settings for the word clock.

See System -> Wordclock menu item

Network

In this menu item, you can configure the settings for the network connec- tion.

See System -> Network menu item

Device ID

You can enter the name of the device in this menu item. This name is dis- played for this EM 6000 in the network.

See System -> Device ID menu item

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Dante Settings

In this menu item, you can configure the network settings for the Dante network. This menu item is available only with the product version EM 6000 DANTE.

See System -> Dante Settings (only EM 6000 DANTE) menu item

Booster Feed

In this menu item, you can activate the power supply for an external anten- na amplifier if you are using active remote antennas.

See System -> Booster Feed menu item

Brightness

In this menu item, you can set the brightness of the display. The set bright- ness applies to both EM 6000 displays.

See System -> Brightness menu item

Auto Setup

In this menu item, you can activate the auto setup function for the EM 6000.

See System -> Auto Setup menu item

Info

This menu item shows the MAC address of the EM 6000 and the current version of the firmware. You cannot configure any settings here.

See System -> Info menu item

Hardware

This menu item shows information about the hardware. You cannot config- ure any settings here.

See System -> Hardware menu item

Help

In this menu item, you can find the link to the English version of this instruc- tion manual.

See System -> Help menu item

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TX Update

This menu item lets you perform a firmware update for the transmitters.

See System -> TX Update menu item

Reset

This menu item allows you to reset the settings for the receiver.

See System -> Reset menu item

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System -> Transmission Mode menu item In this menu item, you can set the transmission mode.

Long Range mode (LR) is set ex works and also following a reset. If re- quired, you can activate Link Density mode (LD) in order to accommodate even more channels in the available frequency spectrum.

For more detailed information about Link Density mode, see Link Density mode.

The transmission mode is set in the menu for the receiver. The receiver and transmitter must then be synchronized (see Synchronizing devic- es), as it is not possible to set the transmission mode in the transmitter menu.

Both the receiver and the received transmitter must work in the same transmission mode in order for radio frequency transmission to work. If the two devices are set to different transmission modes, a

connection cannot be established even if both devices are set to the same frequency.

Depending on the hardware version of the SK 6000 and SKM 6000 transmitters, a firmware update may run every time the transmis- sion mode is changed on the transmitter. This takes place during the

synchronization process and takes approximately 90 seconds. With newer transmitter hardware versions (from serial number 1469xxxxxx onwards), this is no longer the case.

It is possible to have the hardware adapted through Sennheiser customer service. To do so, contact customer service directly at the following ad- dress:

www.sennheiser.com/service-support

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Step 1: Set the transmission mode in the receiver

To open the Transmission Mode menu item:

Turn the jog dial in the System menu item until the Transmission Mode menu item appears in the selection frame.

Press the jog dial to open the menu.

The display shows you the option that is currently selected.

Turn the jog dial to choose between the following options: LR: Select this option if you want to use Long Range mode. LD: Select this option if you want to use Link Density mode.

Press the SAVE button to save the setting. When changing the transmission mode, a message is displayed to in- form you that the change will be made to both of the receivers chan- nels.

Press the SAVE button again to confirm this message and the change in transmission mode. The receiver restarts and switches to the selected transmission mode.

If the receiver and/or the transmitter are restored to the factory set- tings, LR mode will be active following the reset.

Step 2: Synchronize the transmission mode on the transmitter

To also set the selected transmission mode in the transmitters, they must now be synchronized with the receiver. It is not possible to set the trans- mission mode in the menu of the transmitter itself.

Press the SYNC button for the required channel on the receiver and hold the transmitter in front of the infrared interface of the receiver to synchronize the transmission mode on the transmitter.

For more detailed information on synchronizing transmitters and re- ceivers, see Synchronizing devices.

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System -> Wordclock menu item In this menu item, you can configure the settings for the word clock.

To open the Wordclock menu item:

Turn the jog dial in the System menu item until the Wordclock menu item appears in the selection frame.

Press the jog dial to open the menu.

The display shows you the option that is currently selected.

Turn the jog dial to choose between the following options: Internal 48 kHz: Choose this option if you want to use the internal

word clock with a clock rate of 48 kHz. Internal 96 kHz: Choose this option if you want to use the internal

word clock with a clock rate of 96 kHz. External BNC: Choose this option if you use an external word clock

that is connected via the Wordclock In BNC input. See Connecting the word clock.

External Dante: Choose this option if you use an external word clock that is connected via the Dante interface. This option is available only with the EM 6000 DANTE.

Press the SAVE button to save the setting.

For more information about the word clock, see Word clock scenar- ios for digital audio (AES3 and Dante).

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System -> Network menu item In this menu item, you can configure the settings for the network connec- tion.

To open the Network menu item:

Turn the jog dial in the System menu item until the Network menu item appears in the selection frame.

Press the jog dial to open the menu. The display shows you the option that is currently selected.

Turn the jog dial to choose between the following options: IP Mode Auto: The network configuration is performed automatical-

ly.

IP Mode mDNS: If you use mDNS for device identification on the net- work, you can manually set the IP address, netmask, and gateway.

IP Mode Manual: You can manually set the IP address, netmask, and gateway.

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To configure the settings in IP Mode Manual and IP Mode mDNS:

Press the jog dial to switch between the individual network configura- tion items.

Turn the jog dial to set the value.

Press the SAVE button to save the settings.

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System -> Device ID menu item You can enter the name of the device in this menu item. This name is dis- played for this EM 6000 in the network.

To open the Device ID menu item:

Turn the jog dial in the System menu item until the Device ID menu item appears in the selection frame.

Press the jog dial to open the menu.

The following view is shown on the display.

To enter the desired device name: Turn the jog dial to select the desired character. Press the jog dial to go to the next position. Press the SAVE button to save the set name.

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System -> Dante Settings (only EM 6000 DANTE) menu item In this menu item, you can configure the network settings for the Dante network. This menu item is available only with the product version EM 6000 DANTE.

To open the Dante Settings menu item:

Turn the jog dial in the System menu item until the Dante Settings menu item appears in the selection frame.

Press the jog dial to open the menu.

In the Dante Settings menu items, the following sub-items are available:

Note that all settings that you configure in the sub-items and save with the SAVE button are flagged with a star in the Dante Settings menu. Once you configure all the settings, you must close the overall

Dante Settings menu item with the SAVE button to apply the configured settings. If you close the Dante Settings menu item with the ESC button, all the settings are discarded.

Device ID

This menu item shows the device name under which the EM 6000 DANTE is available in the Dante network. You cannot configure any settings here.

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Mode

You can set two modes for the two RJ-45 Primary and Secondary sockets on the Dante interface.

Through mode: The signal is daisy-chained to cascade multiple EM 6000 DANTE receivers. The sequence of the two RJ-45 sockets is not defined. It is detected automatically.

Redundant mode: The two RJ-45 sockets issue the same audio signal as two separate networks.

Turn the jog dial to choose between the two modes Through and Re- dundant.

Press the SAVE button to save the setting.

Please note: Incorrect Dante network wiring (for example, Primary and Secondary on one switch) or switching over the Dante configu- ration without adapting the network cabling may cause the Dante

system to stop responding.

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PrimNet

Network configuration for the Primary RJ-45 socket.

Turn the jog dial to choose between the two IP assignment modes Auto and Manual.

To configure the settings in IP Mode Manual:

Press the jog dial to switch between the individual network configura- tion items.

Turn the jog dial to set the value.

Press the SAVE button to save the settings.

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SecNet

Network configuration for the Secondary RJ-45 socket.

The settings are configured in the same way as in the PrimNet sub-item.

Info

This menu item shows the MAC address of the Dante interface, the net- work configuration status and the current version of the Dante firmware. You cannot configure any settings here.

The device type is also displayed:

Device Type Dante 1: EM 6000 DANTE with one RJ-45 socket (old ver- sion, no longer available)

Device Type Dante 2: EM 6000 DANTE with two RJ-45 sockets

You can find information about updating the Dante firmware under Updating the firmware of the Dante interface.

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System -> Booster Feed menu item In this menu item, you can activate the power supply for an external anten- na amplifier if you are using active remote antennas.

You can find more information about antennas under Recommenda- tions for using antennas.

To open the Booster Feed menu item:

Turn the jog dial in the System menu item until the Booster Feed menu item appears in the selection frame.

Press the jog dial to open the menu.

The following view is shown on the display.

Turn the jog dial to choose between the On and Off options.

Press the SAVE button to save your selection.

Switch the power supply for external antenna amplifiers on only if you are actually using external antenna amplifiers.

If the power supply for external antenna amplifiers is activated, it be- comes active immediately once the EM 6000 is connected to the power supply system, regardless of whether the EM 6000 is

switched on or off. See Connecting/disconnecting the EM 6000 to/from the power supply system.

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System -> Brightness menu item In this menu item, you can set the brightness of the display. The set bright- ness applies to both EM 6000 displays.

To open the Brightness menu item:

Turn the jog dial in the System menu item until the Brightness menu item appears in the selection frame.

Press the jog dial to open the menu.

The following view is shown on the display

Turn the jog dial to set the desired display brightness. Press the SAVE button to save the setting.

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System -> Auto Setup menu item In this menu item, you can activate the auto setup function for the EM 6000. If the function is activated here, an automatic frequency setup can be performed for this EM 6000. See Scan & Auto-Setup menu item.

To open the Auto Setup menu item:

Turn the jog dial in the System menu item until the Auto Setup menu item appears in the selection frame.

Press the jog dial to open the menu.

The following view is shown on the display.

Turn the jog dial to choose between the On and Off options.

Press the SAVE button to save your selection.

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System -> Info menu item This menu item shows the MAC address of the EM 6000 and the current version of the firmware. You cannot configure any settings here.

To open the Info menu item:

Turn the jog dial in the System menu item until the Info menu item ap- pears in the selection frame.

Press the jog dial to open the menu.

The following view is shown on the display.

You can find information about updating the firmware under Updat- ing the firmware of the receiver.

System -> Hardware menu item This menu item shows information about the hardware. You cannot config- ure any settings here.

To open the Hardware menu item:

Turn the jog dial in the System menu item until the Hardware menu item appears in the selection frame.

Press the jog dial to open the menu.

The following view is shown on the display.

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System -> Help menu item In this menu item, you can find the link to the English version of this instruc- tion manual.

System -> TX Update menu item This menu item lets you perform a firmware update for the transmitters. This update is recommended after you perform a firmware update for the receiver (see Updating the firmware of the receiver).

To open the TX Update menu item:

Turn the jog dial in the System menu item until the TX Update menu item appears in the selection frame.

Press the jog dial to open the menu.

The following view is shown on the display.

New shows the version of the new firmware that is available after the firmware update for the receiver.

Ch1 shows the firmware that is currently installed on the transmitter for the receiving channel CH 1.

Ch2 shows the firmware that is currently installed on the transmitter for the receiving channel CH 2.

To start the firmware update: Press the Sync button for the desired channel. Hold the transmitter and its infrared interface in front of the infrared in-

terface of the receiver. See Synchronizing devices.

Be sure not to interrupt the process. If the firmware update is interrupted, the following icon is shown on the transmitters display.

If this is the case, repeat the process.

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System -> Reset menu item This menu item allows you to reset the settings for the receiver.

There are two options:

Reset: All settings apart from the network settings and the user-de- fined frequency banks U1 to U6 are reset.

Factory Reset: All settings are reset to the factory settings.

To open the Reset menu item:

Turn the jog dial in the System menu item until the Reset menu item appears in the selection frame.

Press the jog dial to open the menu. Choose one of the two options Reset or Factory Reset and press the

jog dial to confirm your selection. Press the SAVE button to reset the settings.

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Using the headphone output You can use the headphone output on the front of the EM 6000 (6.3 mm jack) to listen to the audio signals of the two channels.

ATTENTION

Danger due to high volume levels

Volume levels that are too high may damage your hearing.

Turn down the volume of the headphone output before you put on the headphone.

Connect the headphone to the HEADPHONES socket. Press the headphone button on one of the two channels CH 1 or CH

2 to listen to that channel. Press both headphone buttons for the two channels to listen to both

channels at the same time. Control the volume by turning the VOLUME control next to the HEAD-

PHONES socket.

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Updating the firmware of the receiver You can update the firmware for the EM 6000 receiver using the Sennhe- iser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software.

To do so, connect the EM 6000 to a network (see Connecting the EM 6000 to a network) and establish the connection with the WSM software.

For more information about controlling devices via the Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software, refer to the instruction manual for the software. You can download the software at

www.sennheiser.com/wsm.

The firmware for the Dante interface of the EM 6000 DANTE cannot be updated via WSM. See Updating the firmware of the Dante interface.

To update the transmitters firmware, go to System -> TX Update in the menu of the EM 6000. See System menu item.

You can find the latest firmware on the Digital 6000 product page or in the Sennheiser websites download area:

Digital 6000 product page Sennheiser website download area

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Updating the firmware of the Dante interface To update the Dante interface (Audinate Brooklyn II) for the EM 6000 DANTE, you require the Firmware Updater software from Audi- nate.

You can access it using the link below:

https://www.audinate.com/products/firmware-update-manager

To update the firmware, connect your computer to the Dante inter- face of the EM 6000 DANTE with a network cable.

You can find the latest firmware on the Digital 6000 product page or in the Sennheiser websites download area:

Digital 6000 product page Sennheiser website download area

Use only the firmware provided by Sennheiser for the Dante interface (Audinate Brooklyn II), as this firmware is optimized for the Digital 6000. The firmware offered on Audinates website is not opti- mized for the Digital 6000 and can cause the product not to function properly.

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Status messages In certain situations, the EM 6000 display may show status messages and error messages. For messages relating to errors that can impair function, the red triangle to the right of the display for the particular channel also lights up.

No Link

No transmitter connected.

Check the transmitter radio link with the receiving channel. See Estab- lishing a radio link.

Low Signal

The reception quality between the transmitter and receiver is poor (RF A or RF B below -85 dBm, LQI between 1 % and 19 %)

Check the transmitters radio link to the receiving channel and switch to a different frequency if necessary. See Establishing a radio link.

Check that the antennas are positioned correctly. See Connecting re- mote antennas, Connecting rod antennas, or Recommendations for using antennas.

Low battery

The transmitters batteries or rechargeable battery pack have little battery life remaining (less than 30 minutes).

Replace the rechargeable battery or batteries.

Sync ok

The synchronization of the receiving channel with the transmitter was suc- cessful.

Sync Fail No Frequency

The auto setup function cannot provide any more free frequencies for the transmitter frequency range.

Sync Fail Frequency Rejected

The transmitter frequency range is incompatible with the frequency set in the receiving channel.

Set a different frequency in the receiving channel. See Frequency menu item.

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Sync Fail Timeout

The synchronization of the receiving channel with the transmitter was un- successful. The infrared interface for the receiver may not have been able to establish a link to the infrared interface of the transmitter.

Hold the transmitter in front of the infrared interface for the receiver correctly. See Synchronizing devices.

Sync Fail Unsupported Encryption

AES 256 encryption is activated on the EM 6000 but the transmitter does not support it (SK(M) 9000).

Use an SK 6000 or SKM 6000 if you want to activate encryption.

Encryption Error Sync Needed

AES 256 encryption was activated on the EM 6000 but is not synchronized to the transmitter yet. The encryption cannot be activated on the transmit- ter. Instead, it must be transferred via the Sync function.

Synchronize the receiving channel and the transmitter. See Synchro- nizing devices.

Clock Error

There is a deviation in the clock rate of the word clock (> 120 ppm for 48 kHz or > 120 ppm for 96 kHz) or there is no external word clock.

Check the word clock settings. See Word clock scenarios for digital audio (AES3 and Dante).

RF Peak

The RF signal is too strong (> -12 dBm). There is a risk of overloading the receiver.

Increase the distance between the antennas and the receiver. Use passive antennas instead of active antennas if possible. If using active antennas, reduce the antenna amplification.

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AF Peak

The audio level of the transmitter is too high (> -2 dBFS). The signal is at risk of overloading and becoming distorted.

Check the audio level of the transmitter and adjust it. See the Gain menu item under Operating the SKM 6000 menu or Operating the SK 6000 menu.

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Using the SKM 6000 These sections contain detailed information about operating the SKM 6000.

You can find information about installing the SKM 6000 under Installing the SKM 6000.

Operating elements of the SKM 6000 handheld transmitter

1 ON/OFF (ESC) button Switch the transmitter on or off See Switching the SKM 6000 on and off Escape function in the menu See Operating the SKM 6000 menu

2 DOWN button Navigate through the transmitter operating menu Change values in the operating menu See Operating the SKM 6000 menu

3 SET button Open a menu item Save a setting in the menu See Operating the SKM 6000 menu

4 UP button Navigate through the transmitter operating menu Change values in the operating menu See Operating the SKM 6000 menu

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Switching the SKM 6000 on and off

To switch on the SKM 6000: Hold down the ON/OFF button until the Sennheiser logo appears on the

display.

To switch off the SKM 6000: Hold down the ON/OFF button until the display goes off.

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Displays on the SKM 6000 handheld transmitter dis- play panel

You can view the following information on the transmitter display.

Remaining battery life

Shows the remaining battery life and the transmitter operat- ing time.

The time is displayed only if the BA 60 rechargeable battery is used.

For normal batteries, only the charge level of the batteries is displayed without time information.

For more information about rechargeable batteries and batteries, see Rechargeable batteries and battery compartments.

Frequency

Shows the set frequency.

Alternatively, the name of the radio link can also be displayed here. See Menu item overview.

Encryption

The radio link between the receiver and transmitter is secured with AES 256 encryption.

The encryption can be set only on the receiver, not on the transmitter. See Encrypting the radio link.

Lock mode

The lock-off is activated on the transmitter.

See Menu item overview.

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Transmission mode (LR/LD)

The standard transmission mode of the transmitters in the Digital 6000 se- ries is Long Range mode (LR). As a result, the transmitters in the Digital 6000 series are compatible with EM 9046 and EK 6042 if they are operated in Long Range mode.

If required, Link Density mode (LD) can be activated in the menu of the EM 6000 (see System -> Transmission Mode menu item) in order to accom- modate even more channels in the available frequency spectrum.

For more detailed information about Link Density mode, see Link Density mode.

Operating the SKM 6000 menu

Navigating through the menu

To open the menu: Press the SET button.

The operating menu is shown on the transmitter display panel.

To open a menu item: Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate through the individual

menu items. Press the SET button to open the selected menu item.

Operating elements of the SKM 6000 handheld transmitter

Making changes in a menu item

After you open a menu item, you can make changes as follows:

Press the UP or DOWN buttons to set the displayed value. Press the SET button to save the setting. Press the ESC (ON/OFF) button to leave the menu item without saving

the setting.

Operating elements of the SKM 6000 handheld transmitter

Menu item overview

In the menu items, you can configure the settings below and display infor- mation.

Tune menu item

In this menu item, you can adjust a frequency in 25 kHz steps. When you save the setting, the set frequency is automatically as-

signed to the user-defined frequency preset U, the handheld transmitter

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switches from the frequency preset set up to now to the frequency preset U, and sends a radio signal to the set frequency.

Observe the general requirements and restrictions for using frequencies at the following address:

www.sennheiser.com/frequency-information

Preset menu item

This menu item displays the frequency preset U together with its corresponding frequency. You cannot configure any settings here.

Name menu item

In this menu item, you can set a freely selectable name for the transmitter. The name can be up to eight characters long.

If you enter a name for the radio link in the Name menu item on the re- ceiver and synchronize the receiver with a transmitter, the name en-

tered in the transmitter is overwritten with the name entered in the receiver.

Gain menu item

In this menu item, you can adjust the input gain in 3 dB steps.

Alternatively, you can also adjust the input gain in the receiver and synchronize it with the transmitter. See Sync Settings menu item.

The range in which the input can be adjusted varies depending on the microphone module used.

Low Cut menu item

In this menu item, you can adjust the value for the low cut filter.

Setting: 60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz

Alternatively, you can also adjust the low cut filter in the receiver and syn- chronize it with the transmitter. See Sync Settings menu item.

Display menu item

In this menu item, you can choose whether the home screen on the transmitter display shows the set frequency, the frequency preset,

or the name of the transmitter or radio link.

Alternatively, you can also adjust the home screen display in the receiver and synchronize it with the transmitter. See Sync Settings menu item.

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Lock menu item

In this menu item, you can activate or deactivate the lock-off for the transmitter.

Alternatively, you can also adjust the lock-off in the receiver and synchro- nize it with the transmitter. See Sync Settings menu item.

To enable the lock-off: Open the Lock menu item and set the value to On. Save your entry by pressing the SET button.

The automatic lock-off function will remain activated.

To temporarily deactivate the lock function: Press the ON/OFF/ESC button.

The message LOCKED is shown on the display. Press the UP or DOWN button.

The message UNLOCK is shown on the display. Press the SET button.

The lock-off function is now temporarily disabled. You can change settings as needed in the menu. The lock-off function is reactivated after 10 seconds of inactivity.

To disable the lock-off: Open the Lock menu item and set the value to Off. Save your entry by pressing the SET button.

The automatic lock-off function will remain disabled.

Test Tone menu item

In this menu item, you can activate a 1 kHz test tone that the trans- mitter transmits instead of the input signal. Use this function to

level out the system and during the walk test.

LED Mode menu item

In this menu item, you can set the behavior of the blue LED in the ON/OFF/ESC button.

ON: The blue LED remains continuously lit.

LCKOFF: The blue LED switches off once the lock-off function is enabled.

Reset menu item

In this menu item, you can reset the transmitter settings to the fac- tory settings.

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Information menu item

In this menu item, you can display the installed firmware version and the overall frequency range for the transmitter.

Updating the firmware of the SKM 6000 The transmitter firmware is updated via the receiver.

Update the transmitter firmware via the TX Update function in the Sys- tem menu item on the receiver. See System -> TX Update menu item under System menu item.

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Using the SK 6000 These sections contain detailed information about operating the SK 6000.

You can find information about installing the SK 6000 under Installing the SK 6000.

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Operating elements of the SK 6000 bodypack trans- mitter

1 ON/OFF (ESC) button Switch the transmitter on or off See Switching the SK 6000 on and off Escape function in the menu See Operating the SK 6000 menu

2 DOWN button Navigate through the transmitter operating menu Change values in the operating menu See Operating the SK 6000 menu

3 SET button Open a menu item Save a setting in the menu See Operating the SK 6000 menu

4 UP button Navigate through the transmitter operating menu Change values in the operating menu See Operating the SK 6000 menu

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Switching the SK 6000 on and off

To switch on the SK 6000: Hold down the ON/OFF button until the Sennheiser logo appears on the

display.

To switch off the SK 6000: Hold down the ON/OFF button until the display goes off.

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Displays on the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter dis- play panel

You can view the following information on the transmitter display.

Remaining battery life

Shows the remaining battery life and the transmitter operat- ing time.

The time is displayed only if the BA 61 rechargeable battery is used.

For normal batteries, only the charge level of the batteries is displayed without time information.

For more information about rechargeable batteries and batteries, see Rechargeable batteries and battery compartments.

Frequency

Shows the set frequency.

Alternatively, the name of the radio link can also be displayed here. See Menu item overview.

Encryption

The radio link between the receiver and transmitter is secured with AES 256 encryption.

The encryption can be set only on the receiver, not on the transmitter. See Encrypting the radio link.

Lock mode

The lock-off is activated on the transmitter.

See Menu item overview.

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Transmission mode (LR/LD)

The standard transmission mode of the transmitters in the Digital 6000 se- ries is Long Range mode (LR). As a result, the transmitters in the Digital 6000 series are compatible with EM 9046 and EK 6042 if they are operated in Long Range mode.

If required, Link Density mode (LD) can be activated in the menu of the EM 6000 (see System -> Transmission Mode menu item) in order to accom- modate even more channels in the available frequency spectrum.

For more detailed information about Link Density mode, see Link Density mode.

Operating the SK 6000 menu

Navigating through the menu

To open the menu: Press the SET button.

The operating menu is shown on the transmitter display panel.

To open a menu item: Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate through the individual

menu items. Press the SET button to open the selected menu item.

Operating elements of the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter

Making changes in a menu item

After you open a menu item, you can make changes as follows:

Press the UP or DOWN buttons to set the displayed value. Press the SET button to save the setting. Press the ESC (ON/OFF) button to leave the menu item without saving

the setting.

Operating elements of the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter

Menu item overview

In the menu items, you can configure the settings below and display infor- mation.

Tune menu item

In this menu item, you can adjust a frequency in 25 kHz steps. When you save the setting, the set frequency is automatically as-

signed to the user-defined frequency preset U, the handheld transmitter

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switches from the frequency preset set up to now to the frequency preset U, and sends a radio signal to the set frequency.

Observe the general requirements and restrictions for using frequencies at the following address:

www.sennheiser.com/frequency-information

Preset menu item

This menu item displays the frequency preset U together with its corresponding frequency. You cannot configure any settings here.

Name menu item

In this menu item, you can set a freely selectable name for the transmitter. The name can be up to eight characters long.

If you enter a name for the radio link in the Name menu item on the re- ceiver and synchronize the receiver with a transmitter, the name en-

tered in the transmitter is overwritten with the name entered in the receiver.

Gain menu item

In this menu item, you can adjust the input gain in 3 dB steps.

Alternatively, you can also adjust the input gain in the receiver and synchronize it with the transmitter. See Sync Settings menu item.

The range in which the input can be adjusted varies depending on the microphone or line-cable used.

Low Cut menu item

In this menu item, you can adjust the value for the low cut filter.

Setting: 30 Hz, 60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz

Alternatively, you can also adjust the low cut filter in the receiver and syn- chronize it with the transmitter. See Sync Settings menu item.

Cable menu item

In this menu item, you can emulate instrument cable lengths:

Line Type 1 Type 2 Type 3

Alternatively, you can also configure the cable emulator in the receiver and synchronize it with the transmitter. See Sync Settings menu item.

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This menu item is displayed only when a line signal is received by the SK 6000.

Display menu item

In this menu item, you can choose whether the home screen on the transmitter display shows the set frequency, the frequency preset,

or the name of the transmitter or radio link.

Alternatively, you can also adjust the home screen display in the receiver and synchronize it with the transmitter. See Sync Settings menu item.

Lock menu item

In this menu item, you can activate or deactivate the lock-off for the transmitter.

Alternatively, you can also adjust the lock-off in the receiver and synchro- nize it with the transmitter. See Sync Settings menu item.

To enable the lock-off: Open the Lock menu item and set the value to On. Save your entry by pressing the SET button.

The automatic lock-off function will remain activated.

To temporarily deactivate the lock function: Press the ON/OFF/ESC button.

The message LOCKED is shown on the display. Press the UP or DOWN button.

The message UNLOCK is shown on the display. Press the SET button.

The lock-off function is now temporarily disabled. You can change settings as needed in the menu. The lock-off function is reactivated after 10 seconds of inactivity.

To disable the lock-off: Open the Lock menu item and set the value to Off. Save your entry by pressing the SET button.

The automatic lock-off function will remain disabled.

Test Tone menu item

In this menu item, you can activate a 1 kHz test tone that the trans- mitter transmits instead of the input signal. Use this function to

level out the system and during the walk test.

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LED Mode menu item

In this menu item, you can set the behavior of the blue LED above the SK 6000s display panel.

ON: The blue LED remains continuously lit.

LCKOFF: The blue LED switches off once the lock-off function is enabled.

MIC/LINE menu item

In this menu item, you can configure whether to use a mic signal or a line signal, or whether to detect the type of signal automatically.

AUTO: The SK 6000 automatically detects whether a mic signal or a line signal is being received. If it is a line signal, the Cable menu item for configuring the cable emulator is enabled (see above).

MIC: Use this option if a microphone is connected to the SK 6000. LINE: Use this option if a line level source is connected to the SK 6000

via a line cable. This option enables the Cable menu item for configuring the cable emulator (see above).

Reset menu item

In this menu item, you can reset the transmitter settings to the fac- tory settings.

Information menu item

In this menu item, you can display the installed firmware version and the overall frequency range for the transmitter.

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Operating the SK 6000 with the KA 9000 COM com- mand adapter You can use the KA 9000 COM command adapter to switch the audio chan- nel on the EM 6000 receiver via remote control.

You can press the COMMAND button to control the audio signal routing of the XLR-3 sockets and the Dante socket on the EM 6000.

You can set the function of the Command button in the EM 6000 menu (see Command Mode menu item).

Updating the firmware of the SK 6000 The transmitter firmware is updated via the receiver.

Update the transmitter firmware via the TX Update function in the Sys- tem menu item on the receiver. See System -> TX Update menu item under System menu item.

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Using the SK 6212 These sections contain detailed information about operating the SK 6212.

You can find information about installing the SK 6212 under Installing the SK 6212.

Operating elements of the SK 6212 bodypack trans- mitter

1 ON/OFF (ESC) button Switch the transmitter on or off See Switching the SK 6212 on and off Escape function in the menu See Operating the SK 6212 menu

2 DOWN button Navigate through the transmitter operating menu Change values in the operating menu See Operating the SK 6212 menu

3 SET button Open a menu item Save a setting in the menu See Operating the SK 6212 menu

4 UP button Navigate through the transmitter operating menu Change values in the operating menu See Operating the SK 6212 menu

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Switching the SK 6212 on and off

Switching on the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter

To switch on the SK 6212: Hold down the ON/OFF button until the Sennheiser logo appears on the

display. The LED above the ON/OFF button lights up green.

Switching on the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter and deactivating the RF signal

To switch the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter on while deactivating the RF signal: Press and hold the ON/OFF button until the LED above the ON/OFF

lights up red. The message RF MUTE appears on the display.

To reactivate the RF signal: Press the ON/OFF button.

The RF signal is activated. The LED above the ON/OFF button lights up green.

Switching off the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter

To switch off the SK 6212: Hold down the ON/OFF button until the display goes off.

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Home screen After you switch on the transmitter, the display panel initially displays the Sennheiser logo. After a short time, the home screen is then displayed.

The home screen has three different views in total that display different status information.

Press the UP and DOWN buttons to switch between the home screens.

To save energy, the display switches off when it is inactive. Press any button to reactivate it.

You can find details about the information displayed on the home screen under Displays on the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter dis- play.

Home screen 1: Frequency

The set frequency is shown on the home screen.

Home screen 2: Name

The name of the radio link is shown on the home screen.

You can edit the name in the bodypack transmitters menu (see Operating the SK 6212 menu).

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Home screen 3: Audio

The current audio level is shown on the home screen.

Displays on the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter dis- play

You can view the following information on the transmitter display.

Remaining battery life

Shows the remaining battery life and the transmitter operating time.

Frequency

Shows the set frequency.

Alternatively, the name of the radio link can also be displayed here. See Home screen.

Encryption

The radio link between the receiver and transmitter is secured with AES 256 encryption.

The encryption can be set only on the receiver, not on the transmitter. See Encrypting the radio link.

Lock mode

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The lock-off is activated on the transmitter.

See Operating the SK 6212 menu.

Transmission power/transmission mode

The standard transmission mode of the transmitters in the Digital 6000 se- ries is Long Range mode (LR).

If required, Link Density mode (LD) can be activated in the menu of the EM 6000 (see System -> Transmission Mode menu item) in order to accom- modate even more channels in the available frequency spectrum.

For more detailed information about Link Density mode, see Link Density mode.

LR mode can be set in two transmission power levels: Standard (15 mW) and Low (3.5 mW). See Operating the SK 6212 menu.

If nothing is shown in the display at this point, it means that LR mode is active with the standard setting.

If L is displayed, LR mode is active with the low setting. If LD is displayed, LD mode is active.

Operating the SK 6212 menu

Navigating through the menu

To open the menu: Press the SET button.

The operating menu is shown on the transmitter display panel.

To open a menu item: Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate through the individual

menu items. Press the SET button to open the selected menu item.

Operating elements of the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter

Making changes in a menu item

After you open a menu item, you can make changes as follows:

Press the UP or DOWN buttons to set the displayed value. Press the SET button to save the setting. Press the ESC (ON/OFF) button to leave the menu item without saving

the setting.

Operating elements of the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter

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Menu item overview

In the menu items, you can configure the settings below and display infor- mation.

Frequency menu item

In this menu item, you can adjust a frequency in 25 kHz steps.

Observe the general requirements and restrictions for using frequencies at the following address:

www.sennheiser.com/frequency-information

Name menu item

In this menu item, you can set a freely selectable name for the transmitter. The name can be up to eight characters long.

If you enter a name for the radio link in the Name menu item (Name menu item) on the receiver and synchronize the receiver with the

transmitter (Synchronizing devices), the name entered in the transmitter is overwritten with the name entered in the receiver.

Gain menu item

In this menu item, you can adjust the input gain in 3 dB steps.

Alternatively, you can also adjust the input gain in the receiver and syn- chronize it with the transmitter. See Sync Settings menu item.

Low Cut menu item

In this menu item, you can adjust the value for the low cut filter.

Setting: 30 Hz, 60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz

Alternatively, you can also adjust the low cut filter in the receiver and syn- chronize it with the transmitter. See Sync Settings menu item.

Display menu item

In this menu item, you can choose whether the default home screen on the transmitter display shows the set frequency or the name of the transmitter or radio link.

Alternatively, you can also adjust the home screen display in the receiver and synchronize it with the transmitter. See Sync Settings menu item.

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Lock menu item

In this menu item, you can activate or deactivate the lock-off for the trans- mitter.

Alternatively, you can also adjust the lock-off in the receiver and synchro- nize it with the transmitter. See Sync Settings menu item.

To enable the lock-off: Open the Lock menu item and set the value to On. Save your entry by pressing the SET button.

The automatic lock-off function will remain activated. The display switches off.

To temporarily deactivate the lock function (TEMP UNLOCK): Press the ON/OFF/ESC button.

The display is reactivated. Press the ON/OFF/ESC button again.

The message LOCKED is shown on the display. Press the UP or DOWN button.

The message UNLOCK is shown on the display. Press the SET button.

The lock-off function is now temporarily disabled. You can change settings as needed in the menu. The lock-off function is reactivated after 10 seconds of inactivity.

To completely deactivate the lock-off function: Open the Lock menu item and set the value to Off. Save your entry by pressing the SET button.

The automatic lock-off function will remain disabled.

Test Tone menu item

In this menu item, you can activate a 1 kHz test tone that the transmitter transmits instead of the input signal. Use this function to level out the sys- tem and during the walk test.

Power LED menu item

In this menu item, you can set the behavior of the LED above the SK 6212s display and the ON/OFF button.

On: The LED remains continuously lit.

Lock off: The LED switches off once the lock-off function is enabled.

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RF Power menu item

In this menu item, you can set the transmission power of LR mode in two steps:

Standard: 15 mW transmission power Low: 3.5 mW transmission power

Observe the general requirements and restrictions for using frequen- cies at the following address:

www.sennheiser.com/frequency-information

Reset menu item

In this menu item, you can reset the transmitter settings to the factory set- tings.

Device Info menu item

In this menu item, you can display the installed firmware version and the overall frequency range for the transmitter.

Updating the firmware of the SK 6212 The transmitter firmware is updated via the receiver.

Update the transmitter firmware via the TX Update function in the Sys- tem menu item on the receiver. See System -> TX Update menu item.

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Using the L 6000 These sections contain detailed information about operating the L 6000 charger.

You can find general information about the L 6000 charger and its corresponding charging modules under Modular L 6000 charger and Charging modules for L 6000 charger.

You can find information about installing the L 6000 charger under Installing the L 6000 | LM 6060 | LM 6061 | LM 6062.

Switching the L 6000 on and off The L 6000 does not have a separate on/off switch.

Once the power supply is established, the device is switched on.

See Connecting/disconnecting the L 6000 to/from the power sup- ply system.

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Charging rechargeable batteries To charge the BA 60, BA 61 and BA 62 rechargeable batteries with the L 6000 charger, you need the LM 6060, LM 6061 or LM 6062 charging modules.

Before charging, you have to install the charging modules in the L 6000 charger. For installation information, see Installing the LM 6060, LM 6061 and LM 6062 charging modules in the L 6000.

Note on the charger firmware

Always use the latest firmware for the L 6000 charger (version 2.0 or later) to ensure you have access to the full range of functions. You can download the latest firmware from the following address:

http://www.sennheiser.com/l-6000

Note on the BA 62 rechargeable battery for the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter

It is possible that new rechargeable batteries cannot be fully charged to 100 % in the first few charging cycles.

The remaining operating time may still be unclear after the first few charging cycles. This will improve over time after more charging cycles be- cause the rechargeable battery calibrates itself.

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To charge the rechargeable batteries: Insert the rechargeable battery into the charging module as shown in

the figure until it audibly clicks into place. The rechargeable batteries can be inserted into the charging modules only in one direction. You can see the charge level of the rechargeable batteries from the LEDs on the charging modules (see Meaning of the LEDs on the L 6000 charger and LM 6060, LM 6061 and LM 6062 charging modules).

At ambient temperatures of 45 C (113 F) and above, the recharge- able batteries can no longer be fully charged. They can only be charged to a maximum of 70 %.

CAUTION

Damage to the charging contacts in the charging slot

If you touch the contacts in the charging slot, they may become dirty or bent.

When replacing and removing the rechargeable batteries, ensure that you do not touch the charging contacts in the charging slots.

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Meaning of the LEDs on the L 6000 charger and LM 6060, LM 6061 and LM 6062 charging modules You can read the following information from the LEDs on the L 6000 char- ger and the LM 6060, LM 6061 and LM 6062 charging modules:

L 6000 status LEDs

The L 6000 charger has two status LEDs on the front of the device to the left.

White LED flashing >> device is starting or firmware is being updated

White LED illuminated >> device is ready for operation

Red LED flashing >> fan is damaged

Red LED illuminated >> device is too hot or too cold and the charging process was stopped

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LM 6060, LM 6061 and LM 6062 status LEDs

The LM 6060, LM 6061 and LM 6062 modules each have two charging slots. Next to each charging slot, there is a status LED that displays the fol- lowing status information:

Flashing red >> the charging slot or rechargeable battery is too hot or too cold and the charging process was stopped.

Lights up red >> the rechargeable battery is defective.

Flashing yellow >> the rechargeable battery is being regenerat- ed.

Lights up yellow >> the rechargeable battery is being charged. Charge level 0% to 80%

Flashing green >> the rechargeable battery is being charged. Charge level 81% to 96%

Lights up green >> the rechargeable battery is fully charged. Charge level 100%

LM 6060, LM 6061 and LM 6062 status LEDs in storage mode

If you are operating the L 6000 charger in storage mode via WSM, the meaning of the status indicators changes. You can find more information under Preparing rechargeable batteries for storage (storage mode).

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Using the L 6000

Preparing rechargeable batteries for storage (stor- age mode) If you are not using the rechargeable batteries for a longer period of time and therefore want to store them, the rechargeable batteries should have a charge of approx. 70%.

You can set this level using the storage mode from the Sennheiser Wire- less Systems Manager (WSM) software.

To do so, connect the L 6000 charger to a network (see Connecting the L 6000 to a network) and establish the connection with the WSM software.

For more information about controlling devices via the Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software, refer to the instruction manual for the software. You can download the software at

www.sennheiser.com/wsm.

Meaning of the status LEDs in storage mode

In storage mode, the status LEDs next to the individual charging slots show the following status information:

Flashing green/red >> recharge- able battery not inserted.

Flashing yellow/red >> the re- chargeable battery is being charged or discharged to 70%.

Flashing green/yellow >> the re- chargeable battery has reached the storage charge level of 70%.

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Using the L 6000

Resetting settings (factory reset) To reset the L 6000 charger settings to the factory settings:

Use a pointed object to press the Reset button on the front of the L 6000 charger. The settings are reset to the factory settings.

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Using the L 6000

Updating the firmware You can update the firmware for the L 6000 charger using the Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software.

To do so, connect the L 6000 charger to a network (see Connecting the L 6000 to a network) and establish the connection with the WSM software.

For more information about controlling devices via the Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software, refer to the instruction manual for the software. You can download the software at

www.sennheiser.com/wsm.

You can find the latest firmware on the Digital 6000 product page or in the Sennheiser websites download area:

Digital 6000 product page Sennheiser website download area

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Using the L 6000

Operating the L 6000 via a network You can use the Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager software to oper- ate the charger via a network connection.

To do so, connect the L 6000 charger to a network (see Connecting the L 6000 to a network) and establish the connection with the WSM software.

For more information about controlling devices via the Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software, refer to the instruction manual for the software. You can download the software at

www.sennheiser.com/wsm.

You can perform the following actions using WSM:

Updating the L 6000 charger firmware Preparing rechargeable batteries for storage (see Preparing recharge-

able batteries for storage (storage mode)).

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Establishing a radio link

Establishing a radio link Note the following points when you establish a radio link between the transmitter and receiver.

Adjusting frequencies To establish a radio link between the transmitter and receiver, the same frequency must be set in both devices.

You can do this in a number of different ways:

1. Set a frequency in the receiving channel of the receiver (see Frequency menu item) and synchronize it with the transmitter (see Synchronizing devices).

2. Automatically allocate the frequencies using the Auto-Setup function (see Scan & Auto-Setup menu item).

3. Set the frequency on the receiving channel of the receiver and on the transmitter manually (EM 6000: Frequency menu item, SK 6000: Op- erating the SKM 6000 menu, SK 6212: Operating the SK 6212 menu, SKM 6000: Operating the SK 6000 menu).

Encrypting the radio link For maximum data security, you can activate AES 256 encryption for the radio link.

This function can be activated only on the receiver (see Encryption menu item) and then has to be synchronized to the transmitter (see Synchroniz- ing devices).

Meaning of the Link Quality Indicator The LQI (Link Quality Indicator) on both EM 6000 displays shows the trans- mission quality for the channel in question.

On the one hand, the transmission quality depends on the field strength (RF indicator on the receiving channel display). However, on the other hand, it also depends on external sources of interference that cannot be identified on the RF indicator (for example, they may be on the same fre- quency or a very close neighboring frequency or may not affect the RF strength).

As a basic principle, an LQI value significantly higher than 50% should be achieved for a secure transmission.

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Establishing a radio link

The LQI display shows the following information:

Green range from 50% to 100%:

No transmission errors

The transmission quality is good enough to ensure an audio quality of 100%.

Yellow range from 20% to 49%:

Individual transmission errors: short-term error correction active Individual audio artifacts may be audible

There are initial transmission errors. In rare cases, there are initial audible audio artifacts. Error correction may be active in this case.

Orange range from 1% to 19%:

Frequent transmission errors: long-term error correction active Risk of audio drop-outs

The transmission errors increase, which means that the error correction duration also increases. There is a risk of audio drop-outs.

Red range 0%:

No transmission

In this range, the transmission quality is so poor that audio drop-outs can no longer be avoided.

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Synchronizing devices

Synchronizing devices To synchronize an EM 6000 receiving channel with a transmitter:

Press the SYNC button for the desired receiving channel.

Hold the transmitter in front of the EM 6000 infrared interface at a dis- tance of between 3 and 30 cm (1 3/16" to 11 13/16").

Ensure that you align the transmitter so that its infrared interface next to the display is pointing at the infrared interface of the EM 6000.

Maintain the specified distance.

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Overview

USER KNOWLEDGE

Overview In this section, we want to provide you with useful background information about specific issues that play an important role in using the Digital 6000 series.

Antennas

There are different types of antennas, which are used in different ways. For information about this subject, see Recommendations for using anten- nas.

Frequency management and an equidistant frequency grid

The Digital 6000 series can work in an equidistant frequency grid because the transmitter and receiver are free from intermodulation. For information about this subject, see Equidistant frequency grid.

Link Density mode

In Link Density mode, the number or usable carrier frequencies in the available spectrum can be doubled.

For information about this subject, see Link Density mode.

Word clock scenarios

The EM 6000 can output digital audio signals (AES/EBU or Dante). When doing so, correct clocking must be ensured by using a word clock. For in- formation about this subject, see Word clock scenarios for digital audio (AES3 and Dante).

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Recommendations for using antennas

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Recommendations for using antennas Click the two options above to learn more about using rod antennas and re- mote antennas.

Rod antennas (included in the delivery) The EM 6000 can be operated throughout the entire frequency spectrum with the UHF rod antennas included in the delivery.

For optimum range and reliability, we recommend using remote antennas because antennas directly on the device do not have the optimum distance from each other and cannot be aligned with the transmitters.

You can find more information about remote antennas under Remote antennas.

Remote antennas We recommend using remote antennas instead of the rod antennas sup- plied. Remote antennas achieve better reception.

The antennas are connected to the receiver using coaxial cables and mounted on a conventional microphone stand. They should be positioned so that at least one antenna always has a free line of sight to the transmit- ters. The distance between the antennas should be approx. 1 to 2 m (3.3 to 6.5 ft) to ensure a good diversity response from the receiver.

For information about the antennas and accessories recommended by us, see Antennas and accessories.

Active vs passive antennas

Passive antennas do not require a power supply and do not have any elec- tronics. Active antennas have a fitted amplifier and require a power supply.

If you are using active antennas:

Activate the power supply for external antenna amplifiers in the EM 6000 system menu See System -> Booster Feed menu item under System menu item.

If you are using passive antennas, you can use them as active antennas by using an external antenna amplifier.

General recommendation

Generally, passive antennas should be used. The EM 6000 is designed for this type of application.

Active antennas are used to balance the attenuation in the coaxial cable and supply the receivers with a sufficiently strong signal. However, this is not required with the usual cable lengths of up to approx. 10 m (32 ft).

When active antennas are used incorrectly, there is a risk of overloading the receiver. In addition, noise signals are always amplified as well as the wanted signal, which eliminates the benefit to the levels.

Types of remote antenna

Antennas with different types of pick-up pattern are available:

Recommendations for using antennas

Omni-directional antennas receive the signals from every horizontal direction equally and are not directed.

Directional antennas amplify signals from a specific direction while the remaining signals are attenuated. If you want to receive only trans- mitters from a specific direction, for example, if the antennas are next to a stage, we recommend using this type of antenna because it can sig- nificantly improve the reception quality.

Losses due to cable properties and length

The antennas must be connected to the receivers using coaxial cables with BNC connectors.

The quality of this cable can vary greatly. The impedance must be 50 ohm and meet the RG58 standard at minimum. The cable must be mechanically undamaged and must not be kinked.

All coaxial cables have attenuation that increases with the length. There- fore, the length should not be greater than necessary and a length of 10 m (32 ft) should not be exceeded whenever possible.

With longer cables, ensure the attenuation levels are good or use active antennas.

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Equidistant frequency grid

Equidistant frequency grid The Digital 6000 series can work in an equidistant frequency grid because the transmitter and receiver are free from intermodulation. In this case, all of the assigned frequencies are the same distance from each other.

The minimum frequency spacing is then 400 kHz. The minimum distance from the transmitters to the antennas should be

4 m (13 ft). You can set up the equidistant frequency grid only if you are using ex-

clusively Digital 6000 and Digital 9000 units in the production environ- ment.

Setting up the equidistant frequency grid

You can set up the equidistant frequency grid in a number of different ways:

1. You can set it up automatically using the Auto Setup function. Fre- quency bank E, which is provided for this purpose, is configured here. You can find more information about this subject under Scan & Auto- Setup menu item. To use this function, all of the EM 6000 devices must be connected to the same network.

2. You can configure the function via the Sennheiser WSM software. The WSM software is available to download free of charge online at www.sennheiser.com.

3. You can set it up manually on all of the receiving channels in your pro- duction environment. Configure each receiving channel so that they have the same frequency spacing from each other (at least 400 kHz). With this variant, you can also scan the environment in banks B1 to B6 (see Scan & Auto-Setup menu item) and manually transfer the free frequencies that are then displayed to your systems.

After you set up the frequencies for the individual receiving channels, the frequencies then just have to be transferred to the corresponding transmit- ters via the Sync function.

For information about the Sync functions, see Synchronizing devices.

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Link Density mode

Link Density mode As of firmware version 3.0, the Digital 6000 series supports Link Density mode (LD mode)

LD mode doubles the number of usable carrier frequencies in the available spectrum, as the minimum distance for the equidistant frequency grid is reduced from 400 to 200 kHz.

This is achieved by reducing the transmission power and modulation band- width of the transmitter. This means that a much smaller frequency spac- ing between neighboring frequencies can be selected, and therefore more frequencies can be used in the same available spectrum without intermod- ulation.

For information about setting the transmission mode, see System - > Transmission Mode menu item.

For information about the equidistant frequency grid, see Equidis- tant frequency grid.

Use of Link Density mode is recommended if the following criteria are met:

The required number of channels cannot be achieved using LR mode, as there may be only a small spectrum available.

The distance from the transmitter to the antennas is not too long but also not so short that blocking effects could occur.

The audio codec for LD mode is suitable for the required application.

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Word clock scenarios for digital audio (AES3 and Dante)

Word clock scenarios for digital audio (AES3 and Dante) The EM 6000 supports two clock rates: 48 kHz and 96 kHz (see System - > Wordclock menu item under System menu item).

You can use either the internal word clock on the EM 6000 or connect an external word clock (see Connecting the word clock).

An external word clock can also be forwarded to a downstream device via the word clock output. This feature allows you to cascade up to 16 EM 6000 devices.

Note that only the word clock on the word clock input can be forward- ed via the word clock output. The internal word clock is not forwarded

via the word clock output.

Word clock with analog audio

A clock generator is always required. For purely analog audio, the internal word clock has to be used for clocking because a digital clock generator is not available. If an external word clock is connected but no usable signal is detected, the EM 6000 automatically switches to the internal word clock.

For the analog audio outputs on the EM 6000, the clock rate is unimportant because it always operates at the better clock rate of 96 kHz. The selection of the clock rate affects only the clocking for the AES3 stream and the Dan- te interface (see below).

Word clock with digital audio

If multiple devices with digital audio signals are connected in a production environment, their clock signals must be synchronized via a word clock, otherwise audio errors occur. The word clock of one device becomes the master. All of the other devices become slaves and synchronize with the master.

AES3

The selection of the internal clock rate determines the clocking for the AES3 stream. In an AES3 application, the device connected to the EM 6000 via the digital audio output can be synchronized via the audio stream.

If there are multiple AES3 connections, the EM 6000 must be synchronized with all of the other devices externally via the word clock input and output.

Dante

The Audinate Brooklyn II Dante interface installed in the EM 6000 should be understood as a standalone digital audio device with its own word clock and also has to be clocked either internally or externally.

You require the Dante Controller software from Audinate for these settings. You can access it using the link below:

Audinate Dante Controller

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Word clock scenarios for digital audio (AES3 and Dante)

Defining the master and slave

The EM 6000 word clock input, the EM 6000 internal word clock, the word clock of the Audinate Brooklyn II Dante interface, or the Dante network can be defined as the master.

To define the internal word clock of the EM 6000 as the master:

In the Wordclock menu in the EM 6000 System menu item, choose the option Internal 48 kHz or Internal 96 kHz (see System -> Wordclock menu item under System menu item).

In the Audinate Dante Controller software, activate the options En- able Sync to External and Preferred Master.

To define the BNC word clock input of the EM 6000 as the master:

In the Wordclock menu in the EM 6000 System menu item, choose the option External BNC (see System -> Wordclock menu item under System menu item).

In the Audinate Dante Controller software, activate the options En- able Sync to External and Preferred Master.

To define the Dante interface of the EM 6000 as the master:

In the Wordclock menu in the EM 6000 System menu item, choose the option External Dante (see System -> Wordclock menu item under System menu item).

In the Audinate Dante Controller software, deactivate the option En- able Sync to External.

In the Audinate Dante Controller software, activate the option Pre- ferred Master.

To define the Dante interface of the EM 6000 as the slave:

In the Wordclock menu in the EM 6000 System menu item, choose the option External Dante (see System -> Wordclock menu item under System menu item).

In the Audinate Dante Controller software, deactivate the options En- able Sync to External and Preferred Master.

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Overview

SPECIFICATIONS

Overview In the sections below, you can find information about the different variants of the products in the Digital 6000 series as well as specifications in rela- tion to the system and individual products.

Product variants and frequency variants >> Product variants

System-specific and product-specific specifications >> Specifications

You can also find information about safely cleaning and maintaining Digital 6000 series products.

Cleaning and maintenance

Product variants In the following sections, you can find all of the variants of the system com- ponents together with specifications of the frequency ranges and article numbers.

EM 6000 | EM 6000 DANTE product variants The following product variants of the EM 6000 2-channel receiver are available:

Product Frequency range Article no.

EM 6000 EU 470 to 714 MHz 506657

EM 6000 UK 470 to 714 MHz 506658

EM 6000 US 470 to 714 MHz 506659

EM 6000 DANTE EU 470 to 714 MHz 508475

EM 6000 DANTE UK 470 to 714 MHz 508476

EM 6000 DANTE US 470 to 714 MHz 508477

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SKM 6000 product variants The following product variants of the SKM 6000 handheld transmitter are available:

SK 6000 product variants The following product variants of the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter are available:

Product Frequency range Article no.

SKM 6000 A1-A4 470.200 558.000 MHz 506302

SKM 6000 A5-A8 550.000 638.000 MHz

506303

SKM 6000 B1-B4 630.000 718.000 MHz 506304

SKM 6000 A5-A8 US 550.000 607.800 MHz

506367

SKM 6000 A1-A4 JP 470.150 558.000 MHz 506337

SKM 6000 A5-A8 JP 550.000 638.000 MHz

506338

SKM 6000 B1-B4 JP 630.000 713.850 MHz 506339

SKM 6000 A1-A4 KR 470.100 558.000 MHz 506352

SKM 6000 A5-A8 KR 550.000 638.000 MHz

506353

SKM 6000 B1-B4 KR 630.000 697.900 MHz

506354

Product Frequency range Article no.

SK 6000 A1-A4 470.200 558.000 MHz 506318

SK 6000 A5-A8 550.000 638.000 MHz

506319

SK 6000 B1-B4 630.000 718.000 MHz 506320

SK 6000 A5-A8 US 550.000 607.800 MHz

506375

SK 6000 A1-A4 JP 470.150 558.000 MHz 506349

SK 6000 A5-A8 JP 550.000 638.000 MHz

506350

SK 6000 B1-B4 JP 630.000 713.850 MHz 506351

SK 6000 A1-A4 KR 470.100 558.000 MHz 506364

SK 6000 A5-A8 KR 550.000 638.000 MHz

506365

SK 6000 B1-B4 KR 630.000 697.900 MHz

506366

Product variants

SK 6212 product variants The following product variants of the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter are available:

L 6000 product variants The following product variants of the L 6000 charger are available:

LM 6060, LM 6061 and LM 6062 product variants The following charging modules are available for the L 6000 charger:

Product Frequency range Article no.

SK 6212 A1-A4 470.200 558.000 MHz 508513

SK 6212 A5-A8 550.000 638.000 MHz

508514

SK 6212 B1-B4 630.000 713.800 MHz 508515

SK 6212 A5-A8 US 550.000 607.800 MHz

508521

SK 6212 B1-B4 AU 630.000 693.800 MHz

508529

Product Article no.

L 6000 EU 507300

L 6000 UK 507301

L 6000 US 507302

Product Article no.

LM 6060 507198

LM 6061 507199

LM 6062 508516

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Specifications

Specifications You can find the cross-system and product-specific technical data in the sections below.

System

EM 6000

Frequency range 470 to 714 MHz

Transmission system Digital modulation

LR mode (Long Range): Min. frequency spacing for equidistant grid: 400 kHz

LD mode (Link Density): Min. frequency spacing for equidistant grid: 200 kHz

Audio codec LR mode: SeDAC (Sennheiser Digital Audio Codec)

LD mode: SePAC (Sennheiser Perfor- mance Audio Codec)

Dynamic range 111 dB(A), typical

Latency Analog audio out: 3 ms (LR) / 3.2 ms (LD)

Digital audio out (AES-EBU): 3 ms (LR) / 3.2 ms (LD)

Total harmonic distortion (THD)

< 0.03% (@ 1 kHz)

Encryption AES 256

Temperature Operation: -10 C to +50 C (14 F to 122 F)

Storage: -25 C to +70 C (-13 F to 158 F)

Relative air humidity Operation: Max. 85% at 40 C (104 F) (non-condensing)

Storage: Max. 90% at 40 C (104 F) (non-condensing)

Dripping and splashing liq- uids

The product must not be exposed to dripping and splashing (IP2X)

Receiving channels 2

Receiver principle Double superheterodyne

Diversity True bit diversity

Frequency range 470 to 714 MHz

Sensitivity -100 dBm, typical

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EM 6000 DANTE

Image rejection > 100 dB, typical

Blocking > 80 dB, typical

Audio frequency response LR mode: 30 Hz to 20 kHz (1.5 dB)

LD mode: 30 Hz to 14 kHz (1.5 dB)

Analog audio outputs One XLR-3 and 6.3 mm (1/4") jack per channel (transformed-bal- anced),

-10 dBu to +18 dBu in increments of 1 dB (2 k)

Digital audio outputs AES3-2003, XLR-3: 48 kHz, 96 kHz, 24 bit

Can be externally synchronized using WCLK loop-through with BNC sockets

Headphone output 6.3 mm (1/4") jack, 2x 100 mW at 32

Antenna inputs 2x BNC (50 )

Daisy chain outputs 2x BNC (50 )

0 dB +/- 0.5 dB amplification rel- ative to antenna inputs

Daisy-chained receivers (HF) Max. 8 EM 6000 units

Booster supply voltage 12 V DC, max. 200 mA each via antenna sockets, short circuit proof

Word clock input BNC, 75

Word clock output BNC, 75

Word clock sampling rates 48 kHz, 96 kHz

Network IEEE 802.3-2002 (10/100 Mbit/s), shielded RJ-45 connection

Power supply 100240 V ~, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption Max. 35 W

Power plug 3-pin, protection class I as per IEC/EN 60320-1

Dimensions (H W D with mounting elements)

44 483 373 mm (1 3/4" x 19" x 14 11/16")

Weight approx. 5.2 kg (11 lbs 7 oz)

Receiving channels 2

Receiver principle Double superheterodyne

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Diversity True bit diversity

Frequency range 470 to 714 MHz

Sensitivity -100 dBm, typical

Image rejection > 100 dB, typical

Blocking > 80 dB, typical

Audio frequency response LR mode: 30 Hz to 20 kHz (1.5 dB)

LD mode: 30 Hz to 14 kHz (1.5 dB)

Analog audio outputs One XLR-3 and 6.3 mm (1/4") jack per channel (transformed-bal- anced),

-10 dBu to +18 dBu in increments of 1 dB (2 k)

Digital audio outputs AES3-2003, XLR-3: 48 kHz, 96 kHz, 24 bit

Dante, RJ-45: 48 kHz, 96 kHz, 24 bit

Can be externally synchronized using WCLK loop-through with BNC sockets

Headphone output 6.3 mm (1/4") jack, 2x 100 mW at 32

Antenna inputs 2x BNC (50 )

Daisy chain outputs 2x BNC (50 )

0 dB +/- 0.5 dB amplification rel- ative to antenna inputs

Daisy-chained receivers (HF) Max. 8 EM 6000 units

Booster supply voltage 12 V DC, max. 200 mA each via antenna sockets, short circuit proof

Word clock input BNC, 75

Word clock output BNC, 75

Word clock sampling rates 48 kHz, 96 kHz

Network IEEE 802.3-2002 (10/100 Mbit/s), shielded RJ-45 connection

Dante IEEE 802.3 (1000 Mbit/s), 2x shielded RJ-45 connection

Power supply 100240 V ~, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption Max. 35 W

Power plug 3-pin, protection class I as per IEC/EN 60320-1

Dimensions (H W D with mounting elements)

44 483 373 mm (1 3/4" x 19" x 14 11/16")

Weight approx. 5.2 kg (11 lbs 7 oz)

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Specifications

SKM 6000

Frequency range 470,200 to 718,000 MHz

Different frequency variants: see SKM 6000 product variants

Switching bandwidth 88 MHz

Frequency stability < 5 ppm

Tunability 25 kHz steps

Lower frequency limit (-3 dB) Adjustable: 60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz

RF output power LR mode: 25 mW rms

LD mode: 1 mW rms

Audio frequency response LR mode: 30 Hz to 20 kHz (3 dB)

LD mode: 30 Hz to 14 kHz (3 dB)

Audio amplification Can be set in 3 dB steps from 0 dB to +62 dB (for each capsule)

Operating time 5.5 h (with BA 60 accupack)

Dimensions (L D) 270 40 mm (10 5/8" x 1 9/16")

Weight Approx. 350 g (with BA 60 accu- pack and ME 9005 microphone module)

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SK 6000

Frequency range 470,200 to 718,000 MHz

Different frequency variants: see SK 6000 product variants

Switching bandwidth 88 MHz

Frequency stability < 5 ppm

Tunability 25 kHz steps

Lower frequency limit (-3 dB) Adjustable: 60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz

RF output power LR mode: 25 mW rms

LD mode: 3.5 mW rms

Audio frequency response LR mode: 30 Hz to 20 kHz (3 dB)

LD mode: 30 Hz to 14 kHz (3 dB)

Audio amplification Mic: adjustable in 3 dB steps from 0 dB to +42 dB

Instruments/line: adjustable in in- crements of 3 dB from -6 dB to +42 dB

Mic/line input 3-pin audio socket

Instrument cable emulation Adjustable cable length with 3 steps

Antenna output Coaxial socket

Operating time 6.5 h (with BA 61 accupack)

Dimensions (H W D) 76 62 20 mm (3" x 2 7/16" x 3/ 4") (with BA 61 accupack)

Weight approx. 147 g (with BA 61 accupack and belt clip)

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SK 6212

Frequency range 470.200 713.800 MHz

Different frequency variants: see SK 6212 product variants

Switching bandwidth up to 88 MHz

Frequency stability < 5 ppm

Tunability 25 kHz steps

Lower frequency limit (-3 dB) Adjustable: 30 Hz, 60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz

RF output power LR mode: Standard: 15 mW rms Low: 3.5 mW rms

LD mode: 3.5 mW rms

Audio frequency response LR mode: 30 Hz to 20 kHz (3 dB)

LD mode: 30 Hz to 14 kHz (3 dB)

Audio amplification Mic: adjustable in 3 dB steps from -6 dB to +42 dB

Audio input 3-pin audio socket

Total harmonic distortion (THD) 0.002 % (typ.)

Signal-to-noise ratio Typically 113 dB(A)

Antenna output Coaxial socket

Operating time Typically 12 h at 25 C (with BA 62 accupack)

Dimensions (H W D) 63 47 20 mm

Weight Approx. 112 g (with BA 62 accupack and belt clip)

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Specifications

L 6000

Charging capacity Up to 8 accupacks (BA 60, BA 61 and BA 62) across 4 exchange- able charging modules (LM 6060, LM 6061 and LM 6062)

Charging times at 20 C BA 60:

80%: approx. 1:15 h (approx. 4:45 h operating time) Full: approx. 2:30 h

BA 61:

80%: approx. 1:45 h (approx. 5:00 h operating time) Full: approx. 3:15 h

BA 62:

80%: approx. 1:15 h (approx. 9:30 h operating time) Full: approx. 2:45 h

Charging temperature range 0 to 50 C (32 F to 122 F)

Charging status display Multi-colored

Network IEEE 802.3-2002 (10/100 Mbit/s), shielded RJ-45 connection

Power supply 100240 V ~, 50/60 Hz

Maximum power consumption 85 W

Minimum power consumption 1 W

Power plug 3-pin, protection class I In accordance with IEC/EN 60320-1

Dimensions (HWD with mounting elements)

44 483 373 mm (1 3/4" x 19" x 14 11/16")

Weight 5.1 kg (11 lbs 4 oz)

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LM 6060 | LM 6061 | LM 6062

BA 60 | BA 61 | BA 62

Dimensions (H W L) 44 99 182 mm (1 3/4" x 3 7/8" x 7 3/16")

Weight 144 g (5.5 oz)

Rechargeable battery type LM 6060: 2 BA 60

LM 6061: 2 BA 61

LM 6062: 2 BA 62

Charging capacity BA 60: 1600 mAh

BA 61: 2000 mAh

BA 62: 1180 mAh

Output voltage BA 60: 3.7 V

BA 61: 3.7 V

BA 62: 3.8 V

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Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning and maintenance Note the following information when cleaning and maintaining Digital 6000 series products.

CAUTION

Liquids can damage the products electronics.

Liquids entering the product housing can cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics.

Keep all liquids away from the products.

Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents.

Disconnect the products from the power supply system and remove re- chargeable batteries and batteries before you begin cleaning.

Clean all products only with a soft, dry cloth.

Note the special cleaning instructions below for the following products.

Cleaning the sound inlet basket of the microphone module

Unscrew the top sound inlet basket from the microphone module by turning it counterclockwise.

Remove the foam insert.

You can clean the sound inlet basket in two ways:

Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the top sound inlet basket from the inside and outside.

Use a brush and rinse with clean water. If necessary, clean the foam insert with a mild detergent or replace the

foam insert. Dry the top sound inlet basket and foam insert. Reinsert the foam insert. Screw the sound inlet basket back onto the microphone module.

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Cleaning and maintenance

From time to time, you should also clean the microphone module contacts:

Wipe the contacts of the microphone module with a soft, dry cloth.

Cleaning the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter contacts.

Wipe the contacts with a dry cloth.

Cleaning the L 6000 charger

Remove all rechargeable batteries from the charging slots. Disconnect the L 6000 charger from the power supply system before

cleaning. Clean the product with a dry cloth. In addition, use a brush to remove dust from the char

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