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Operating the components of the SDC 8000 system

Operating the components of the

SDC 8000 system

Depending on the type of delegate unit, conference participants can:

ylisten, take the floor or make a request to speak,

yreceive simultaneous interpretation,

yparticipate in voting sessions.

In addition to the functions and features of the delegate units, the chairman unit allows to:

ystart a voting session,

yturn off all active conference consoles (priority function).

The interpreter consoles are exclusively used by the interpreters.

The central unit is operated by the conference manager – either directly or via an optional PC with software control.

Operating the delegate units

Taking the floor / Making a request to speak

In order to take the floor or make a request to speak, you have to press the MICRO key . Depending on the conference mode chosen, you can either take the floor immediately or you have to wait until your microphone is turned on.

1.In “Direct Access” mode:

Press the MICRO key .

If the speaker limit has not yet been reached, you can take the floor
immediately. The red signal light ring	and the “Microphone active”

LED on your console light up permanently, indicating that you can now take the floor.

If the speaker limit has been reached, you have to wait until one of the current speakers has finished speaking and passes on the “speaking right”. You then have to press the MICRO key again.

2.In “Fifo” mode:

In this mode, the speaker limit is 1.

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Sennheiser system manual Operating the components SDC 8000 system, Operating the delegate units, Direct Access mode

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 unit SDC 8000 CV chairman unit Autofloor LED SDC 8000 ID interpreter console SDC 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 speak Operating 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 channel Operating the VIP units Using the chip card slot of a conference consoleOperating the chairman unit Turning all active conference consoles off priority Assigning a participant the speaking right Starting a voting session Request Operating the interpreter consoles Configuring the B-channel of an interpreter console Using 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 console Menu 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 system Expansion stage 2 one central unit with up to 90 consoles Expansion stage 1 one central unit with up to 15 consoles Determining maximum cable lengths Calculating the voltage drop on the system cables Structuring an interpretation system Mode between booths Mixed Selectable modes between or within interpreter boothsMode between booths Override Mode between booths Toggle Override Mode in booths Override Mode in booths MixedAuto-floor function Example AUTO-FLOOR Connecting external audio sources Using external equipment Structuring the SDC 8000 system Preparing the SDC 8000 system components for set up Setting up the SDC 8000 system Interconnecting the consoles Interconnecting the SDC 8000 system componentsConnecting a cable string to the central unit Interconnecting several central units Turning the central units on and off Connecting additional equipment Carrying out remote conferences Pin assignment of the 9-pole sub-D socket AUX OUT Connecting PA systems, recording units, etc Daisy-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 menus Enter 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 1 Submenus 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 consoles Manually 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’ microphones Testing the consoles’ microphones Testing the consoles’ built-in loudspeakers Configuring 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 configuration Setting 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 booths Configuring 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 control Configuring an ambient sound console Choosing the language of the central unit’s operating menu Software, language and license Displaying the central unit’s serial number Maintenance and care If problems occurReplacing a fuse Conference/interpreter console does not work Accessories SDC 8000 D SpecificationsSDC 8000 C SDC 8000 CC SDC 8000 DC SDC 8000 CV SDC 8000 DV SDC 8000 ID 108 RJ 45 cable SDC 8000 AO analog output unit Appendix a Camera control protocol Syntax of the commands Notation of the general syntax Commands Appendix B Control panel protocol Commands 113 114 Appendix C Repeater for the SDC 8000 system Approval 115