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Using the “Conference Manager” software

Starting/exiting the software

The central unit’s integrated software

To start the central unit’s integrated software:

Switch on the central unit and the connected screen.

The “Conference Manager” software is started in “Setup” operating mode and the Room View window is displayed. The “Open” window appears in the fore- ground.

If the screen connected to the central unit does not show anything, it may be that the screen resolution is set too high. In this case, reset the screen resolution:

Press the key combination “CTRL” + “SHIFT” + “F1”. The screen resolution is reset to 800 x 600 pixels.

To exit the software:

If necessary, save your current configuration (see page 69).

Switch off the central unit.

The Windows version of the software

To start the software:

Double-click the program icon on the desktop. Or:

Click “Start” > “All Programs” > “Sennheiser” > “ADN” > “SENNHEISER Conference Manager”.

The “Conference Manager” software is started in “Setup” operating mode and the Room View window is displayed. The “Open” window appears in the fore- ground.

To exit the software:

If necessary, save your current configuration (see page 69).

Click the button on the toolbar.

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Sennheiser ADN Starting/exiting the software, Central unit’s integrated software, Windows version of the software

Contents

Audio Contents 104 105106 108 Important safety instructions Important safety instructions Safety check Hazard warnings on the rear of the central unitOverloading Intended use Sennheiser ADN conference system Sennheiser ADN conference system Available system components scope of delivery Central unit Cat. NoMains cable for central unit System cable Overview of the components Overview of the components ADN D1 delegate unit ADN C1 chairman unit ADN CU1 central unit Hazard warnings Type plate Direct Access, Override, Request Overview of the ADN CU1 display panelText/icon Possible display/function Conference Manager software SDC CBL RJ-45 system cables Structuring and controlling the conference system Structuring and controlling the conference systemStructuring the conference system Voltage supply = 52.8 Function Operating menu Conference Manager software Configuring and controlling the conference systemConfiguring the conference Rack mount ears Putting the conference system into operationPreparing the central unit for use Connecting the central unit to the mains Preparing the conference units for use Connecting the conference units to the central unit Setting up the conference systemInstalling the cable holder Cable Preparing to use the Conference Manager software On the central unitDevice Requirements Keyboard layouts on Switching the conference system on/off Using the central unit Deactivating the lock mode of the central unitFunctions of the keys Action Functions Overview of the operating menu Configuring the conference system via the central unitConfiguring the conference system via the central unit Display Function of the menu item Option/display Loudspeakers Volume Floor DiagnosticsTemperature Reset Break Working with the operating menu Adjusting the conference settings Conference Canceling an entryAdjusting the conference mode Conference Mode Direct Access mode and Override mode Behavior Direct Access mode SituationEvent Behavior Possible settings On and Off Setting the speaking time limit- Talk Time LimitSetting the advance warning time Premonition Time Limit Adjustment range 00 .. , adjustable in steps of 10 seconds Cancel Speaking time limit Premonition Time LimitAdvance warning time Effect Behavior Continue Setting Behavior of the signal light ring Setting the function of the priority keyOff Re-initializing the conference units Re-Init Adjusting the audio settings Audio Submenu Menu item Function Adjusting settings for the floor channel Floor/Loudspeakers Floor/Loudspeakers VolumeMenu item Function Floor/Loudspeakers Equalizer Behavior DB per Mic ... -3.0 dB per Mic setting Linear Division setting Checking the system and detecting problems System Icon Meaning System Load Temperature Bus Statistics ErrorDisplay Remedy Icons appear Error and Short-circuit caused by Wrong cabling the microphone LED Signal light ringStructural change icon M Are displayed System analysis Diagnostics submenu Display Meaning and causes Displaying the temperature status Temperature You can manually reset the error counter Break Counter see Adjusting the language Language Adjusting the contrast of the display panel Contrast Adjusting further settings SettingsAdjusting network settings Network submenu Activating the lock mode Lock Matically granted speaking privileges Running a conferenceRunning a conference Signal light ring Light up red. Loudspeaker Deactivating the microphone/Cancelling a request to speakOperating a delegate unit Taking the floor/Making a request to speak Operating a chairman unit Connecting headphonesSetting the headphone volume Granting speaking privileges Muting all delegate units temporarily priority function Setting the volume of the conference units’ built-inLoudspeakers Using the Conference Manager software Connecting and configuring the screen, mouse, and keyboard Preparing the central unit’s integrated software for usePreparing the Windows version of the software for use System requirements Installing the Conference Manager software Window appears Windows XP Windows VistaTions window appears Double-click Local Area Connec Tion This connection usesInternet Protocol Version 4 TCP Windows PC is assigned a dynamic IP address in the network Settings to be adjusted via the central unit see Windows XPWindows Windows PC is assigned a static IP address in the network Windows version of the software Starting/exiting the softwareCentral unit’s integrated software Overview of the software Menu bar a Menu Submenu Function Button Function Views of the software depending on the operating mode Selecting operating modes and views Selecting Click the Setup button Highlighted in bluePage Using the Conference Manager software Menu bar, click Edit Full Screen Windows software Using a password Settings can be adjustedSet Password window appears To enter a new password Select the Obtain an IP Address automatically option button Adjusting network settingsLoading the factory default settings Using the conference system and the software Connecting the software to the central unit Creating a new configuration Eliminating connection problemsDisconnecting the connection to the central unit Loading a configuration Actions Select the Save Conference Document on CU option button Saving a configurationTo save a newly created configuration on the central unit Closing a configuration Select the Save as Local Conference Document option button Deleting a configuration from the central unit Using the Conference Manager software Page Page Click Add Multiple Creating and positioning aFreeform path Moving graphic objects Rotating objects Please note when defining fill, line and border attributes Defining the fill colorClick Add to Custom Colors Color is added to the list of standard colors Changing the font type Changing the font sizePage Automatically aligning objects Button Objects are aligned to Undoing/redoing actions Click the Room View button Moving objects forwards/backwardsPage Changing the size of the canvas Click the Room View button Locking objects and library panels They cannot be edited Click the Room View button Double-click a delegate name NameChange the name Add Delegate window closes Initializing the conference units Setup operating mode Delegates Lists folderImport Participant Data window appears Overview of the conference unit icons Conference units see next section Conference unitsChairman unit icon and drag it on the canvas see On the icon Conference unit go Setting Orientation/visibility Adjusting the conference settings Setup operating mode Adjusting the conference mode Check box Behavior when a request to speak is made Check box Behavior Speak list if available All Micros OFF buttonCheck box Function of the All Micros OFF button Menu, you have to deactivate the lock mode see Adjusting the audio settingsOperating menu CU Lock Status Audio signal of another conference unit is fed to the floor Channel is reduced by the adjusted valueTry out the different settings by activating the maximum Volume level of the floor channel is automatically reduced Controlling and monitoring a conference Live operating mode Page Monitoring a conference Element Function/Meaning Icon Function/Meaning Bar graph Meaning Controlling a conference Micro Adjusting settings during a running conference Activating/deactivating the audio input/outputAudio input/output Activated Deactivated Audio input OUT audio output Made see Using the log and diagnosis function Event LogExiting the Live operating mode 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 Conference system If a problem occursProblem Possible cause Possible solution Problem Possible cause Possible solution See Conference Manager software Accessories Accessories Specifications SpecificationsADN D1 and ADN C1 conference units Loudspeaker XLR OUT Appendix ADN CU1 mounting dimensions Factory default settingsMenu item/description Factory default settings Keyboard layouts Microsoft Software License Terms 113 114 115 Warranty Manufacturer DeclarationsCompliance with the following requirements CE Declaration of Conformity Index Index 120 Microphone activating 45 deactivating Microphone Limit 27 System analysis Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. 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