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The components of the SDC 8000 system in detail

The components of the SDC 8000 system in detail

The components described on the following pages are available for the SDC 8000 conference and interpretation system. The components you require depend on the desired size and use of the SDC 8000 system.

Your conference and interpretation system can comprise the following consoles:

ytwo types of conferences consoles

ythe delegate units for the conference participants

ythe chairman unit for the chairman

ythe interpreter consoles

In addition, your conference and interpretation system must comprise:

yat least one central unit

Optionally, you can connect the following components:

yan analog output unit

ya control panel

ya special “ambient sound” conference console

The consoles

Six conference console versions with varying levels of functions as well as an interpreter console are available.

All consoles feature:

ya built-in loudspeaker via which the floor channel is output

ya MICRO key for activating the microphone

ya microphone – if the microphone is active, the red signal light ring and the “Microphone active” LED light up permanently

ya headphone connection with headphone volume control

The chairman units (SDC 8000 C, SDC 8000 CC and SDC 8000 CV) additionally feature:

ya PRIOR. key for turning off all active delegate units

ya NEXT key for assigning the “speaking right” to the next participant who has made a request to speak (SDC 8000 C and SDC 8000 CC only).

Conference consoles withchannel selection keys (SDC 8000 DC, SDC 8000 CC,

SDC 8000 DV and SDC 8000 CV) feature:

ya 2-digit LED channel display for displaying the selected interpretation channel and two channel selection keys (“CHAN. ” and “CHAN. ”) for selecting the interpretation channel.

The selected interpretation channel is output via connected headphones.

Conference consoles with voting function (SDC 8000 CV and SDC 8000 DV) feature:

yfive voting keys with LEDs

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Contents SDC Thank you for choosing Sennheiser Contents Via a PA system Configuring the interpretation system 100 Appendix a Safety information SDC 8000 the digital conference and interpretation system Conference consoles Overview of the components SDC 8000 system$!# Technology used Components of the SDC 8000 system in detail All consoles featureConsoles Interpreter console features SDC 8000 D conference unit SDC 8000 C chairman unit SDC 8000 DC conference unit SDC 8000 CC chairman unit Vote LED SDC 8000 DV conference unitSDC 8000 CV chairman unit Autofloor LED SDC 8000 ID interpreter consoleSDC 8000 CU central unit SDC 8000 AO analog output unit optional System cables Operating the components SDC 8000 system Direct Access modeOperating the delegate units Taking the floor / Making a request to speakOperating the components of the SDC 8000 system On your console go off With Req. No clear mode With request modeTurning off the microphone / Cancelling a request to speak Voting Selecting an interpretation channelOperating the VIP units Using the chip card slot of a conference consoleOperating the chairman unit Turning all active conference consoles off priorityAssigning a participant the speaking right Starting a voting sessionRequest Operating the interpreter consoles Configuring the B-channel of an interpreter consoleUsing the interpreter console Adjusting the volume of the consoles’ built-in loudspeakers Switching between the A-channel and the B-channelOperating the central unit Muting the microphone of the interpreter consoleMenu operating controls F1, F2 and F3 menu keysOperating control Menu level Working with the central unit’s operating menu Connecting cable strings to a central unit Interconnecting the conference/interpreter consolesInterconnecting up to 10 central units Structuring the SDC 8000 systemExpansion stage 2 one central unit with up to 90 consoles Expansion stage 1 one central unit with up to 15 consolesDetermining maximum cable lengths Calculating the voltage drop on the system cables Structuring an interpretation systemMode between booths Mixed Selectable modes between or within interpreter boothsMode between booths Override Mode between booths Toggle OverrideMode in booths Override Mode in booths MixedAuto-floor function ExampleAUTO-FLOOR Connecting external audio sources Using external equipmentStructuring the SDC 8000 system Preparing the SDC 8000 system components for set up Setting up the SDC 8000 systemInterconnecting the consoles Interconnecting the SDC 8000 system componentsConnecting a cable string to the central unit Interconnecting several central unitsTurning the central units on and off Connecting additional equipmentCarrying out remote conferences Pin assignment of the 9-pole sub-D socket AUX OUT Connecting PA systems, recording units, etcDaisy-chaining SDC 8000 AO analog output units Connecting a PC to the central unit Introduction to the central unit’s operating menu Configuring the SDC 8000 systemStart display Six main menusEnter Exit Submenus of the Conference menu part 1 Submenus of the Conference menu part 2 Submenus of the Conference menu part 3 Submenus of the Conference menu part 4 Submenus of the Conference menu part 5 Submenus of the Conference menu part 6 Submenus of the Interpretation menu part 1 Submenus of the Interpretation menu part 2 Submenus of the Interpretation menu part 3 Submenus of the Interpretation menu part 4 Submenus of the Interpretation menu part 5 Enter Submenus of the Aux-In/Out menu part 1Submenus of the Aux-In/Out menu part 2 Submenus of the Aux-In/Out menu part 3 Submenus of the Aux-In/Out menu part 4 Submenus of the Aux-In/Out menu part 5 Submenus of the Aux-In/Out menu part 6 Submenus of the System menu part 1 Submenus of the System menu part 2 Submenus of the Language and the License menu part 1 Configuring the conference system Settingthe volume of theconsoles’ built-inloudspeakersTurning on the central unit for the first time Automatically initializing all conference consolesManually initializing all conference consoles Reserving a microphone number Selecting a conference mode Setting the speaker limit Resetting the conference system Adjusting the audio settings for the consoles’ microphonesTesting the consoles’ microphones Testing the consoles’ built-in loudspeakersConfiguring the display of the voting options Configuring the interpretation systemWorking with the interpreter configuration Creating a new interpreter configuration Loading a previously saved interpreter configuration Modifying the currently active interpreter configurationSetting the max. number of interpreter consoles per booth Setting the max. number of interpreter booths/languagesOptions Configuring the operating mode within a booth Configuring the operating mode between boothsConfiguring the main target language A-channel of a booth Configuring the language options for the interpreter boothsConfiguring the second target language B-channel of a booth Enabling the auto-relay interpretation function Auto-floor ENG To transmit the selected booth number to Adding interpreter consoles to an existing configuration Resetting the interpretation system Adjusting the volume of the audio outputs Configuring the audio inputs and outputsChoosing the audio inputs and outputs Assigning a channel to an audio output Configuring the audio outputs for remote conferencingTurning the audio inputs or outputs on and off Adjusting the input sensitivity of an audio input Adjusting the input level of an audio inputConfiguring the outputs of the SDC 8000 analog output unit OUT Making a system diagnosis Configuring connected additional componentsChecking the communication within a cable string Camera controlConfiguring an ambient sound console Choosing the language of the central unit’s operating menu Software, language and licenseDisplaying the central unit’s serial number Maintenance and care If problems occurReplacing a fuse Conference/interpreter console does not workAccessories SDC 8000 D SpecificationsSDC 8000 C SDC 8000 CC SDC 8000 DCSDC 8000 CV SDC 8000 DVSDC 8000 ID 108 RJ 45 cable SDC 8000 AO analog output unitAppendix a Camera control protocol Syntax of the commandsNotation of the general syntax CommandsAppendix B Control panel protocol Commands113 114 Appendix C Repeater for the SDC 8000 systemApproval 115