SKM 5200-II
Instruction manual
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Contents
Contents
Important safety instructions ......................................................................... 2
The SKM 5200-II radio microphone ................................................................ 4
Delivery includes ................................................................................................. 6
Product overview ................................................................................................ 7
Overview of the SKM 5200-II radio microphone ................................... 7
Putting the radio microphone into operation .............................................. 9
Inserting, removing and changing the power pack .............................. 9
Changing the microphone head .............................................................. 11
Using the radio microphone ........................................................................... 13
Switching the radio microphone on/off ................................................ 13
Doing a frequency check .......................................................................... 14
The automatic lock mode (autolock function) .................................... 14
Identifying the radio microphone .......................................................... 15
The operating menu ......................................................................................... 16
The buttons ................................................................................................ 16
Overview of the operating menu ........................................................... 17
Working with the operating menu ........................................................ 17
Overview of the operating menu ........................................................... 21
Adjustment tips for the operating menu ................................................... 23
Selecting a channel "CHAN" ................................................................. 23
Selecting the frequencies to be stored
in the channel bank "VAR" "TUNE" .................................................... 23
Entering a name "NAME" ..................................................................... 25
Adjusting the microphone sensitivity "ATTEN" ............................... 26
Adjusting the low-cut frequency "LOWCUT" .................................... 26
Selecting the standard display "VIEW" ............................................. 26
Loading the factory-preset default settings "RESET" .................... 27
Activating/deactivating the automatic lock mode "LOCK" ........... 27
Adjusting the output power "POWER" .............................................. 28
Displaying the software revision "SW--REV" ................................... 28
Exiting the operating menu "EXIT" .................................................... 28
Maintenance and care ..................................................................................... 28
If a problem occurs ... ....................................................................................... 29
Accessories ......................................................................................................... 30
Specifications .................................................................................................... 31
Manufacturer Declarations ............................................................................. 34
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Important safety instructions
Important safety instructions
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Read this instruction manual.
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Keep this instruction manual. Always include this instruction manual
when passing the product on to third parties.
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Heed all warnings and follow all instructions in this instruction
manual.
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Use only a cloth for cleaning the product.
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Do not place the product near any heat sources such as radiators,
stoves, or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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Only use attachments/accessories specified by Sennheiser.
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Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required if the product has been damaged in any way,
liquid has been spilled, objects have fallen inside, the product has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate properly or has been
dropped.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of short circuits, do not use the product
near water and do not expose it to rain or moisture.
Safety instructions for handling rechargeable batteries
When used properly, rechargeable batteries are a safe and reliable energy
source. However, if abused or misused, rechargeable batteries may leak
and, in extreme cases, may even present an explosion and fire hazard.
Please understand that Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage
arising from abuse or misuse. Especially observe the following safety
instructions.
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Important safety instructions
Intended use of the radio microphone
Intended use of the product includes:
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having read this instruction manual especially the chapter "Important
safety instructions",
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using the product within the operating conditions and limitations
described in this instruction manual.
"Improper use" means using the product other than as described in this
instruction manual, or under operating conditions which differ from those
described herein.
Keep away from children.
Only use rechargeable
batteries recommended
by Sennheiser.
Observe correct polarity.
Do not short-circuit.
Do not expose to moisture.
Switch rechargeable
battery-powered
products off after use.
Do not get fully charged
but unpacked
rechargeable batteries
mixed up.
When not using
rechargeable batteries
for extended periods of
time, charge them
regularly (about every
three months).
Only charge rechargeable
batteries at ambient
temperatures between
10°C/50°F and 40°C/
104°F.
Do not heat above
70°C/158°F, e.g. do not
expose to sunlight or
throw into a fire.
Do not mutilate or
dismantle.
Do not continue to use
defective rechargeable
batteries.
Immediately remove
rechargeable batteries
from obviously defective
units.
Dispose of rechargeable
batteries at special
collection points or
return them to your
specialist dealer.
Only charge rechargeable
batteries with the
appropriate Sennheiser
chargers.
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The SKM 5200-II radio microphone
The SKM 5200-II radio
microphone
The SKM 5200-II is a professional hand-held radio microphone transmitter
that is easy to use and is easily adaptable to a wide variety of applications:
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Suitable for all-purpose use, e.g. for reporting, stage and studio
applications.
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Rugged housing and intuitive, menu-assisted operation.
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Screw-on microphone heads with different pick-up patterns (omni-
directional, cardioid and super-cardioid) for a wide variety of
applications. A super-cardioid dynamic micro-phone head capable of
accommodating extremely high sound pressure levels is also available.
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Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted in steps of 1 dB.
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Tunable transmission frequencies ensure high flexibility in varying
transmission situations.
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Can be operated either on rechargeable or standard alkaline batteries
with LC display (in percent) of charging status on suitable receivers.
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Color-coded identification markers for quick and unambiguous
identification.
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Switchable low-cut filter
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Up to 184 MHz switching bandwidth
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Signal-to-noise ratio typ. 110 dB(A)
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Adjustable output power:
10 mW, 10 mW Low Intermodulation mode (LoI), 50 mW.
In Low Intermodulation mode (LoI), the intermodulation performance
is significantly improved.
Information on the compander system
This product is equipped with HiDyn
plusTM, the Sennheiser noise reduction
system that reduces RF interference. HiDyn
plusTM offers extreme opera-
tional reliability and ensures highest transmission quality.