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Starting up and operating devices of the Digital 6000 line.
EM 6000 2-channel receiver
These sections contain information about installing, starting up and operating the EM 6000 2-channel receiver.
System menu item
In the System menu item, you can configure all of the cross-system settings. The System menu item is located in the menu of the channel CH 1.
System -> Booster Feed menu item
In this menu item, you can activate the power supply for an external antenna amplifier if you are using active remote antennas.

Instruction manual
Starting up and operating devices of the Digital 6000 line.
- EM 6000 2-channel receiver
  These sections contain information about installing, starting up and operating the EM 6000 2-channel receiver.
  - Product overview
    Here you will find an overview of the operating elements on the front of the device and the connections on the rear.
  - Connecting/disconnecting the EM 6000 to/from the power supply system
    This section contains information on how to correctly connect the receiver to the power supply system and disconnect it again completely.
  - Connecting the EM 6000 to a network
    You can monitor and control one or more receivers via a network connection using the Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) or Sennheiser Control Cockpit (SCC) software.
  - Outputting analog audio signals
    Each of the two channels CH 1 and CH 2 on the EM 6000 has both a symmetrical XLR-3M output socket and a symmetrical 6.3 mm (1/4") jack output socket.
  - Outputting digital AES3 audio signals
    The Digital Audio AES3 output socket is designed as an XLR-3M socket.
  - Outputting audio via a Dante® network (EM 6000 DANTE only)
    The EM 6000 DANTE has a Dante® interface (Audinate Brooklyn II) for outputting digital audio signals via a Dante® network.
  - Connecting the word clock
    You can use the internal word clock on the EM 6000 or connect an external word clock.
  - Connecting antennas
    You can operate the EM 6000 with the supplied rod antennas or using remote antennas.
  - 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.
  - Installing the EM 6000 in a rack
    You can install the EM 6000 2-channel receiver in any conventional 19" rack.
  - Switching the EM 6000 on and off
    Before switching on the receiver, make sure that it has been correctly connected to the power supply system (see Connecting/disconnecting the EM 6000 to/from the power supply system).
  - Buttons for navigating the menu
    To navigate through the EM 6000 operating menu, you require the following buttons.
  - 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.
  - Home screen
    After you switch on the receiver, the two displays initially show the Sennheiser logo. After a short time, the home screen is then displayed.
  - Status messages
    In certain situations, the EM 6000 display may show status messages and error messages.
  - Muting the audio signal
    You can mute the audio signal that is output via the output sockets of the two channels.
  - Menu structure
    The figure shows the complete EM 6000 menu structure in an overview.
  - Setting options in the menu
    In the EM 6000 menu, you can configure the following settings.
  - System menu item
    In the System menu item, you can configure all of the cross-system settings. The System menu item is located in the menu of the channel CH 1.
    - System -> Transmission Mode menu item
      In this menu item, you can set the transmission mode.
    - System -> Wordclock menu item
      In this menu item, you can configure the settings for the word clock.
    - System -> Network menu item
      In this menu item, you can configure the settings for the network connection.
    - System -> Device ID menu item
      You can enter the name of the device in this menu item. This name is displayed for this EM 6000 in the network.
    - System -> Dante Settings (only EM 6000 DANTE) menu item
      In this menu item, you can configure the network settings for the Dante® network.
    - System -> Booster Feed menu item
      In this menu item, you can activate the power supply for an external antenna amplifier if you are using active remote antennas.
    - System -> Brightness menu item
      In this menu item, you can set the brightness of the display.
    - System -> Auto Setup menu item
      In this menu item, you can activate the auto setup function for the EM 6000.
    - System -> Info menu item
      This menu item shows the MAC address of the EM 6000 and the current version of the firmware.
    - System -> Hardware menu item
      This menu item shows information about the hardware.
    - System -> Help menu item
      In this menu item, you can find the link to the English version of this instruction manual.
    - System -> TX Update menu item
      This menu item lets you perform a firmware update for the transmitters.
    - System -> Reset menu item
      This menu item allows you to reset the settings for the receiver.
  - Updating the firmware of the receiver
    You can update the firmware for the EM 6000 receiver using the Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software or the Sennheiser Control Cockpit (SCC) software.
  - 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 Audinate.
- SKM 6000 handheld transmitter
  These sections contain information about installing, starting up and operating the SKM 6000 handheld transmitter.
- SK 6000 bodypack transmitter
  These sections contain information about installing, starting up and operating the SK 6000 bodypack transmitter.
- SK 6212 bodypack transmitter
  These sections contain information about installing, starting up and operating the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter.
- Modular L 6000 charger
  These sections contain information about installing, starting up and operating the modular L 6000 charger and the corresponding charging modules.
- L 70 USB charger
- Establishing a radio link
  Note the following points when you establish a radio link between the transmitter and receiver.
- Synchronizing devices
- Cleaning and maintenance
  Note the following information when cleaning and maintaining Digital 6000 series products.

System -> Booster Feed menu item

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

You can find more information about antennas under Recommendations for using antennas.

To make settings in the System -> Wordclock 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 display shows you the option that is currently selected.
Turn the jog dial to choose between the On and Off options.
Press the SAVE button to save the setting.
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 becomes 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.