Sennheiser SDC 8000 system manual Adding interpreter consoles to an existing configuration

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Configuring the SDC 8000 system

Full Init

Press ENTER to save

			01	ENG
			02	ARA
00	00	00	00
FLO	FLO	FLO	FLO

Press the MICRO key to transmit the selected desk number to the central unit.

Note!

If an error occurs during initialization, the text “Init Refused” is shown on the displays of the interpreter consoles. In this case, re- initialize the interpreter consoles.

If all booth and desk numbers are assigned correctly, press the ENTER key on the central unit to save this configuration.

The displays of the interpreter consoles show the languages assigned to the A-channel and the B-channel and other related information (see example illustration on the left).

The interpreter consoles are now ready for operation.

Note!

The max. number of interpreter consoles per booth has to be configured via the central unit (see “Setting the max. number of interpreter consoles per booth” on page 86 and “Half-automatically initializing all interpreter consoles on the central unit” on page 90).

Displaying the booth and desk number of an interpreter console

To display the booth and desk number of an interpreter console:

Press the MUTE key and keep it pressed.

While keeping the MUTE key pressed, press the “MENU ” or

“MENU ” menu selection key .

The booth and desk number of this interpreter console appear on the display.

Press Mic to confirm

BOOTH	DESK
02	02

Adding interpreter consoles to an existing configuration

To add individual interpreter consoles to an already existing configuration:

From the central unit’s operating menu, choose “Interpretation”, “Initialize Units” and “Add Unit” one after the other”.

The red signal light rings on all interpreter consoles which have not yet been assigned a booth and desk number start flashing and the interpreter consoles’ displays show “01” for both the booth and the desk number.

On all interpreter consoles not yet initialized, manually assign the booth number (see “Manually assigning an interpreter console an individual booth number” on page 90) and the desk number (see “Manually assigning an interpreter console an individual desk number (interpreter console number)” on page 91)

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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 Overview of the components SDC 8000 system Conference consoles$!# 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 SDC 8000 DV conference unit Vote LEDSDC 8000 CV chairman unit SDC 8000 ID interpreter console Autofloor LEDSDC 8000 CU central unit SDC 8000 AO analog output unit optional System cables Direct Access mode Operating the components SDC 8000 systemOperating the delegate units Taking the floor / Making a request to speakOperating 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 Selecting an interpretation channel VotingUsing the chip card slot of a conference console Operating the VIP unitsOperating the chairman unit Turning all active conference consoles off priorityStarting a voting session Assigning a participant the speaking rightRequest Configuring the B-channel of an interpreter console Operating the interpreter consolesUsing the interpreter console Switching between the A-channel and the B-channel Adjusting the volume of the consoles’ built-in loudspeakersOperating the central unit Muting the microphone of the interpreter consoleOperating control Menu level F1, F2 and F3 menu keysMenu operating controls Working with the central unit’s operating menu Interconnecting the conference/interpreter consoles Connecting cable strings to a central unitInterconnecting up to 10 central units Structuring the SDC 8000 systemExpansion stage 1 one central unit with up to 15 consoles Expansion stage 2 one central unit with up to 90 consolesDetermining maximum cable lengths Structuring an interpretation system Calculating the voltage drop on the system cablesSelectable modes between or within interpreter booths Mode between booths MixedMode between booths Override Mode between booths Toggle OverrideMode in booths Mixed Mode in booths OverrideAuto-floor function ExampleAUTO-FLOOR Using external equipment Connecting external audio sourcesStructuring the SDC 8000 system Setting up the SDC 8000 system Preparing the SDC 8000 system components for set upInterconnecting the SDC 8000 system components Interconnecting the consolesConnecting a cable string to the central unit Interconnecting several central unitsConnecting additional equipment Turning the central units on and offCarrying out remote conferences Connecting PA systems, recording units, etc Pin assignment of the 9-pole sub-D socket AUX OUTDaisy-chaining SDC 8000 AO analog output units Connecting a PC to the central unit Configuring the SDC 8000 system Introduction to the central unit’s operating menuStart 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 Submenus of the Aux-In/Out menu part 1 EnterSubmenus 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 Settingthe volume of theconsoles’ built-inloudspeakers Configuring the conference systemTurning 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 Adjusting the audio settings for the consoles’ microphones Resetting the conference systemTesting the consoles’ built-in loudspeakers Testing the consoles’ microphonesWorking with the interpreter configuration Configuring the interpretation systemConfiguring the display of the voting options Creating a new interpreter configuration Modifying the currently active interpreter configuration Loading a previously saved interpreter configurationOptions Setting the max. number of interpreter booths/languagesSetting the max. number of interpreter consoles per booth Configuring the operating mode between booths Configuring the operating mode within a boothConfiguring 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 Configuring connected additional components Making a system diagnosisChecking the communication within a cable string Camera controlConfiguring an ambient sound console Software, language and license Choosing the language of the central unit’s operating menuDisplaying the central unit’s serial number If problems occur Maintenance and careReplacing a fuse Conference/interpreter console does not workAccessories SDC 8000 C SpecificationsSDC 8000 D SDC 8000 DC SDC 8000 CCSDC 8000 DV SDC 8000 CVSDC 8000 ID 108 SDC 8000 AO analog output unit RJ 45 cableSyntax of the commands Appendix a Camera control protocolCommands Notation of the general syntaxCommands Appendix B Control panel protocol113 Appendix C Repeater for the SDC 8000 system 114115 Approval