Sennheiser SDC 8000 guide

Structuring the SDC 8000 system

Note!

In the following examples, the standard length of “3 m” is always given for the system cables between the conference consoles. However, it is no problem to use other cable lengths or cables of differing lengths within the same string.

To make sure that all consoles are supplied with a voltage of at least 30 V, please refer to the chapter “Determining maximum cable lengths” on page 40.

Expansion stage (1): one central unit with up to 15 consoles

In small conference systems (expansion stage 1), up to 15 conference and interpretation consoles can be interconnected in one string.

≤ 100 m	3 m		3 m	...
	1	2	3	15

The distance between the central unit and the first console must not exceed 100 m.

Expansion stage (2): one central unit with up to 90 consoles

In conference systems of expansion stage (2), up to six cable strings with up to 15 consoles each (6 x 15 = 90) can be connected to a single central unit. This is the maximum number of consoles that can be connected to a single central unit.

	m
≤	100
≤

3 m		3 m	...
1	2	3	15
3 m		3 m	...
1	2	3	15
3 m		3 m	...
1	2	3	15
3 m		3 m	...
1	2	3	15
3 m		3 m	...
1	2	3	15
3 m		3 m	...
			15

The distance between the central unit and the first console of a cable string must not exceed 100 m.

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Sennheiser SDC 8000 system manual Expansion stage 1 one central unit with up to 15 consoles

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 All consoles feature Components of the SDC 8000 system in detailConsoles 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 Taking the floor / Making a request to speak Direct Access modeOperating the components SDC 8000 system Operating the delegate units Operating the components of the SDC 8000 system On your console go off With request mode With Req. No clear modeTurning off the microphone / Cancelling a request to speak Voting Selecting an interpretation channel Turning all active conference consoles off priority Using the chip card slot of a conference consoleOperating the VIP units Operating the chairman unit 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 Muting the microphone of the interpreter console Switching between the A-channel and the B-channelAdjusting the volume of the consoles’ built-in loudspeakers Operating the central unit F1, F2 and F3 menu keys Menu operating controlsOperating control Menu level Working with the central unit’s operating menu Structuring the SDC 8000 system Interconnecting the conference/interpreter consolesConnecting cable strings to a central unit Interconnecting up to 10 central units 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 Toggle Override Selectable modes between or within interpreter boothsMode between booths Mixed Mode between booths Override Example Mode in booths MixedMode in booths Override Auto-floor function 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 several central units Interconnecting the SDC 8000 system componentsInterconnecting the consoles Connecting a cable string to the central unit 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 Six main menus Configuring the SDC 8000 systemIntroduction to the central unit’s operating menu Start display 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 Automatically initializing all conference consoles Settingthe volume of theconsoles’ built-inloudspeakersConfiguring the conference system Turning on the central unit for the first time 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 interpretation system Configuring the display of the voting optionsWorking 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 booths/languages Setting the max. number of interpreter consoles per boothOptions Configuring the operating mode within a booth Configuring the operating mode between booths Configuring the language options for the interpreter booths Configuring the main target language A-channel of a boothConfiguring 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 Configuring the audio inputs and outputs Adjusting the volume of the audio outputsChoosing the audio inputs and outputs Configuring the audio outputs for remote conferencing Assigning a channel to an audio outputTurning the audio inputs or outputs on and off Adjusting the input level of an audio input Adjusting the input sensitivity of an audio inputConfiguring the outputs of the SDC 8000 analog output unit OUT Camera control Configuring connected additional componentsMaking a system diagnosis Checking the communication within a cable string 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 Conference/interpreter console does not work If problems occurMaintenance and care Replacing a fuse Accessories Specifications SDC 8000 DSDC 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