Adjusting the conference settings Conference | Sennheiser ADN

Configuring the conference system via the central unit

Press the jog dial.

Your setting is stored. You are back to the operating menu.

By briefly turning the jog dial to the left or right, the next or the previous menu item or setting is displayed.

If you turn the jog dial to the left or right and hold it in this position, the menu items or settings change in quick succession (“fast search” function).

Canceling an entry

Press the ESC key.

The operating menu or the next higher menu level appears.

Or:

Press the standard display key. The standard display appears.

To subsequently directly return to the last edited menu item:

Press the jog dial repeatedly until the last edited menu item appears.

Exiting the operating menu

Press the standard display key. The standard display appears.

Or:

Press the ESC key repeatedly until the standard display appears.

Adjusting the conference settings – “Conference”

The settings available in the “Conference” menu item affect the behavior of the entire conference system during a conference.

CAUTION Interruption of a running conference

If you adjust settings in the “Conference” menu item during a running conference, the conference will be interrupted.

Inform the participants that the conference settings are being changed and that they might have to make a new request to speak.

Adjusting the conference mode – “Conference Mode”

Main Menu

Conference

Audio

System

Select and call up the “Conference” submenu

Conference

Conference Mode

Microphone Limit

Request Limit

Direct Access

Select and call up the “Conference Mode” menu item

Conference Mode

Direct Access

Override

Request

Direct Access

Select the desired setting; store the setting

Possible settings: “Direct Access”, “Override” and “Request”.

•“Direct Access” mode and “Override” mode:

These two conference modes do not require the use of a chairman unit.

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Sennheiser ADN Adjusting the conference settings Conference, Canceling an entry, Exiting the operating menu

Contents

Audio Contents 108 104105 106 Important safety instructions Important safety instructions Intended use Safety checkHazard warnings on the rear of the central unit Overloading Sennheiser ADN conference system Sennheiser ADN conference system System cable Available system components scope of deliveryCentral unit Cat. No Mains cable for central unit Overview of the components Overview of the components ADN D1 delegate unit ADN C1 chairman unit Hazard warnings Type plate ADN CU1 central unit Possible display/function Direct Access, Override, RequestOverview of the ADN CU1 display panel Text/icon SDC CBL RJ-45 system cables Conference Manager software Voltage supply = 52.8 Structuring and controlling the conference systemStructuring and controlling the conference system Structuring the conference system Configuring and controlling the conference system Configuring the conferenceFunction Operating menu Conference Manager software Putting the conference system into operation Preparing the central unit for useRack mount ears Preparing the conference units for use Connecting the central unit to the mains Setting up the conference system Installing the cable holderConnecting the conference units to the central unit Cable Keyboard layouts on Preparing to use the Conference Manager softwareOn the central unit Device Requirements Switching the conference system on/off Action Functions Using the central unitDeactivating the lock mode of the central unit Functions of the keys Configuring the conference system via the central unit Configuring the conference system via the central unitOverview of the operating menu Display Function of the menu item Option/display Reset Break Loudspeakers Volume FloorDiagnostics Temperature Working with the operating menu Direct Access mode and Override mode Adjusting the conference settings ConferenceCanceling an entry Adjusting the conference mode Conference Mode Behavior Behavior Direct Access modeSituation Event Adjustment range 00 .. , adjustable in steps of 10 seconds Possible settings On and OffSetting the speaking time limit- Talk Time Limit Setting the advance warning time Premonition Time Limit Behavior Continue CancelSpeaking time limit Premonition Time Limit Advance warning time Effect Re-initializing the conference units Re-Init Setting Behavior of the signal light ringSetting the function of the priority key Off Submenu Menu item Function Adjusting the audio settings Audio Floor/Loudspeakers Equalizer Adjusting settings for the floor channel Floor/LoudspeakersFloor/Loudspeakers Volume Menu item Function Linear Division setting Behavior DB per Mic ... -3.0 dB per Mic setting Icon Meaning Checking the system and detecting problems System Remedy System Load Temperature Bus StatisticsError Display Icons appear Are displayed Error and Short-circuit caused byWrong cabling the microphone LED Signal light ring Structural change icon M Display Meaning and causes System analysis Diagnostics submenu Displaying the temperature status Temperature You can manually reset the error counter Break Counter see Adjusting the language Language Adjusting further settings Settings Adjusting network settings Network submenuAdjusting the contrast of the display panel Contrast Activating the lock mode Lock Running a conference Running a conferenceMatically granted speaking privileges Taking the floor/Making a request to speak Signal light ring Light up red. LoudspeakerDeactivating the microphone/Cancelling a request to speak Operating a delegate unit Connecting headphones Setting the headphone volumeOperating a chairman unit Granting speaking privileges Setting the volume of the conference units’ built-in LoudspeakersMuting all delegate units temporarily priority function Using the Conference Manager software System requirements Connecting and configuring the screen, mouse, and keyboardPreparing the central unit’s integrated software for use Preparing the Windows version of the software for use Installing the Conference Manager software Windows XP Windows Vista Tions window appearsWindow appears Windows PC is assigned a dynamic IP address in the network Double-click Local Area Connec TionThis connection uses Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP Windows PC is assigned a static IP address in the network Settings to be adjusted via the central unit seeWindows XP Windows Starting/exiting the software Central unit’s integrated softwareWindows version of the software Overview of the software Menu Submenu Function Menu bar a Button Function Selecting operating modes and views Views of the software depending on the operating mode Highlighted in blue Selecting Click the Setup buttonPage Using the Conference Manager software Windows software Menu bar, click Edit Full Screen To enter a new password Using a passwordSettings can be adjusted Set Password window appears Adjusting network settings Loading the factory default settingsSelect the Obtain an IP Address automatically option button Connecting the software to the central unit Using the conference system and the software Eliminating connection problems Disconnecting the connection to the central unitCreating a new configuration Loading a configuration Actions Saving a configuration To save a newly created configuration on the central unitSelect the Save Conference Document on CU option button Select the Save as Local Conference Document option button Closing a configuration Deleting a configuration from the central unit Using the Conference Manager software Page Page Creating and positioning a Freeform pathClick Add Multiple Rotating objects Moving graphic objects Color is added to the list of standard colors Please note when defining fill, line and border attributesDefining the fill color Click Add to Custom Colors Changing the font size Changing the font typePage Button Objects are aligned to Automatically aligning objects Moving objects forwards/backwards Undoing/redoing actions Click the Room View buttonPage Changing the size of the canvas Click the Room View button They cannot be edited Click the Room View button Locking objects and library panels Add Delegate window closes Double-click a delegate nameName Change the name Overview of the conference unit icons Initializing the conference units Setup operating modeDelegates Lists folder Import Participant Data window appears On the icon Conference units see next sectionConference units Chairman unit icon and drag it on the canvas see Conference unit go Setting Orientation/visibility Adjusting the conference mode Adjusting the conference settings Setup operating mode Check box Behavior Check box Behavior when a request to speak is made All Micros OFF button Check box Function of the All Micros OFF buttonSpeak list if available CU Lock Status Menu, you have to deactivate the lock mode seeAdjusting the audio settings Operating menu Volume level of the floor channel is automatically reduced Audio signal of another conference unit is fed to the floorChannel is reduced by the adjusted value Try out the different settings by activating the maximum Controlling and monitoring a conference Live operating mode Page Element Function/Meaning Monitoring a conference Icon Function/Meaning Controlling a conference Bar graph Meaning Micro Audio input OUT audio output Adjusting settings during a running conferenceActivating/deactivating the audio input/output Audio input/output Activated Deactivated Using the log and diagnosis function Event Log Exiting the Live operating modeMade see Column Meaning/Function Cleaning and maintaining the conference system Cleaning and maintaining the conference system Updating the firmware of the conference system Updating the firmware of the conference system If a problem occurs Problem Possible cause Possible solutionConference system Conference Manager software Problem Possible cause Possible solution See Accessories Accessories Loudspeaker SpecificationsSpecifications ADN D1 and ADN C1 conference units XLR OUT ADN CU1 mounting dimensions Factory default settings Menu item/description Factory default settingsAppendix Keyboard layouts 113 Microsoft Software License Terms 114 115 CE Declaration of Conformity WarrantyManufacturer Declarations Compliance with the following requirements Index Index 120 System analysis Microphone activating 45 deactivating Microphone Limit 27 Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. 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