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