Sennheiser SDC 8000 Operating the central unit, Switching between the A-channel and the B-channel

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Operating the components of the SDC 8000 system

Switching between the A-channel and the B-channel

If you interpret into a second language, you have to switch from the A- channel to the B-channel.

To switch to the B-channel:

Press the “B-channel” key .

The green LED next to the “B-channel” key lights up.

To switch to the A-channel:

Press the “A-channel” key .

The green LED next to the “A-channel” key lights up.

Muting the microphone of the interpreter console

To mute your microphone:

Press the MUTE key and keep it pressed. Your microphone is muted.

To turn on your microphone again:

Release the MUTE key .

Your mirophone is turned on again.

Displaying text messages on the interpreter console’s display

If a PC with software control is connected to the central unit, you can receive text messages from the central unit.

When you have received a text message, the MESSAGE LED on your interpreter console lights up.

Press the MESSAGE key .

The text message is shown on the display.

Press the MESSAGE key again.

The display returns to the standard display.

Operating the central unit

Before a conference starts, you have to configure your entire conference and interpretation system via the central unit’s operating menu (see “Configuring the SDC 8000 system” on page 54); it is, however, possible to make changes to individual settings during a conference.

Adjusting the volume of the consoles’ built-in loudspeakers

Adjust the volume of the consoles’ built-in loudspeakers so that all participants can clearly hear all audio information:

Turn the jog wheel on the central unit.

The volume of the consoles’ built-in loudspeaker is increased or reduced. The bars on the start display indicate the set volume level.

Note!

The conference participants cannot adjust the volume of their consoles’ built-in loudspeakers! However, each participant can individually adjust the headphone volume on his or her console.

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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 Consoles All consoles featureComponents of the SDC 8000 system in detail 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 Taking the floor / Making a request to speak Direct Access modeOperating the components SDC 8000 system Operating the delegate unitsOperating the components of the SDC 8000 system On your console go off Turning off the microphone / Cancelling a request to speak With request modeWith Req. No clear mode Voting Selecting an interpretation channelTurning all active conference consoles off priority Using the chip card slot of a conference consoleOperating the VIP units Operating the chairman unitAssigning a participant the speaking right Starting a voting session Request Operating the interpreter consoles Configuring the B-channel of an interpreter consoleUsing the interpreter console Muting the microphone of the interpreter console Switching between the A-channel and the B-channelAdjusting the volume of the consoles’ built-in loudspeakers Operating the central unitOperating control Menu level F1, F2 and F3 menu keysMenu operating controls Working with the central unit’s operating menu Structuring the SDC 8000 system Interconnecting the conference/interpreter consolesConnecting cable strings to a central unit Interconnecting up to 10 central unitsExpansion 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 Toggle Override Selectable modes between or within interpreter boothsMode between booths Mixed Mode between booths OverrideExample Mode in booths MixedMode in booths Override Auto-floor functionAUTO-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 several central units Interconnecting the SDC 8000 system componentsInterconnecting the consoles Connecting a cable string to the central unitTurning 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 Six main menus Configuring the SDC 8000 systemIntroduction to the central unit’s operating menu Start displayEnter 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 Automatically initializing all conference consoles Settingthe volume of theconsoles’ built-inloudspeakersConfiguring the conference system Turning on the central unit for the first timeManually 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 loudspeakersWorking with the interpreter configuration Configuring the interpretation systemConfiguring the display of the voting options Creating a new interpreter configuration Loading a previously saved interpreter configuration Modifying the currently active interpreter configurationOptions Setting the max. number of interpreter booths/languagesSetting the max. number of interpreter consoles per booth Configuring the operating mode within a booth Configuring the operating mode between boothsConfiguring the second target language B-channel of a booth Configuring the language options for the interpreter boothsConfiguring the main target language A-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 Choosing the audio inputs and outputs Configuring the audio inputs and outputsAdjusting the volume of the audio outputs Turning the audio inputs or outputs on and off Configuring the audio outputs for remote conferencingAssigning a channel to an audio output Configuring the outputs of the SDC 8000 analog output unit Adjusting the input level of an audio inputAdjusting the input sensitivity of an audio input OUT Camera control Configuring connected additional componentsMaking a system diagnosis Checking the communication within a cable stringConfiguring an ambient sound console Choosing the language of the central unit’s operating menu Software, language and licenseDisplaying the central unit’s serial number Conference/interpreter console does not work If problems occurMaintenance and care Replacing a fuseAccessories SDC 8000 C SpecificationsSDC 8000 D 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