Sennheiser SKM-S D1 User Manual - Page 26

Putting the products into operation 5-10 cm Putting the handheld transmitter into operation If you touch the antenna of the handheld transmitter during transmission, the transmission range will be considerably reduced. If you cover the microphone head during transmission, this will change the pick-up pattern of the microphone and consequently the sound. ̈ Only hold the handheld transmitter by its body. ̈ Hold the handheld transmitter approx. 5 to 10 cm in front of your mouth. The MMD 845-1 and MMD 945-1 microphone heads have a super-cardioid pick-up pattern. ̈ Hold the handheld transmitter vertically and speak into the sound inlet basket from directly above. The MMD 835-1 and MMD 935-1 microphone heads have a cardioid pick-up pattern. ̈ You can speak into the sound inlet basket from directly above or from slightly off-axis. Removing/inserting the batteries or the optional accupack You can power the handheld transmitter with the supplied B 10 battery box and two 1.5 V AA size batteries. Optionally, you can also use the Sennheiser BA 10 accupack (3.6 V). The accupack must be charged before first time use (see page 25). To remove the battery box or the accupack: ̈ Simultaneously press the two catches and pull the battery box or the accu- pack away from the handheld transmitter. If you use the supplied B 10 battery box: ̈ Insert the batteries into the B 10 battery box. Please observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries. ̈ Close the battery box. To insert the battery box or the accupack: ̈ Slide the battery box or the accupack onto the handheld transmitter as shown. The battery box or the accupack locks into place with an audible click. Changing the microphone head The handheld transmitter comes in different sets, including either the MMD 835-1, MMD 845-1, MMD 935-1 or the MMD 945-1 microphone head. You can unscrew the microphone head and replace it by another one, e.g. one with a different pick-up pattern. 24