100 | Sennheiser SDC 8000 instruction

Contents
Displaying the booth and desk number of an interpreter console	92
Adding interpreter consoles to an existing configuration	92
Loading the factory-preset default configuration for the interpretation system	93
Resetting the interpretation system	93
Configuring the audio inputs and outputs	94
Choosing the audio inputs and outputs	94
Adjusting the volume of the audio outputs	94
Assigning a channel to an audio output	95
Turning the audio inputs or outputs on and off	95
Configuring the audio outputs for remote conferencing	95
Adjusting the input level of an audio input	96
Adjusting the input sensitivity of an audio input	96
Configuring the outputs of the SDC 8000 analog output unit	96
Making a system diagnosis	98
Displaying the number of consoles connected to the central unit	98
Checking the communication within a cable string	98
Configuring connected additional components	98
Camera control	98
Turning on a connected control panel	98
Configuring an “ambient sound” console	99
Software, language and license	100
Displaying the version number of the central unit’s software	100
Choosing the language of the central unit’s operating menu	100
Displaying the central unit’s serial number	101
Displaying the license code of your conference and interpretation system	101
Upgrading the license of your conference and interpretation system	101
If problems occur	102
Replacing a fuse	102
Conference/interpreter console does not work	102
Only the microphone of the chairman unit can be activated	102
Maintenance and care	102
Accessories	103
System components	103
Software	103
System cables	103
Licenses	103
Specifications	104
Consoles	104
SDC 8000 D	104
SDC 8000 C	104
SDC 8000 DC	105
SDC 8000 CC	105
SDC 8000 DV	106
SDC 8000 CV	106
SDC 8000 ID	107
SDC 8000 CU central unit	108
SDC 8000 AO analog output unit	109
RJ 45 cable	109

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Sennheiser SDC 8000 system manual 100

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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 Overview of the components SDC 8000 system Conference consoles $!# 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 SDC 8000 DV conference unit Vote LED SDC 8000 CV chairman unit SDC 8000 ID interpreter console Autofloor LED SDC 8000 CU central unit SDC 8000 AO analog output unit optional System cables Operating the delegate units Direct Access modeOperating the components SDC 8000 system Taking the floor / Making a request to speak 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 Selecting an interpretation channel Voting Operating the chairman unit Using the chip card slot of a conference consoleOperating the VIP units Turning all active conference consoles off priority Starting a voting session Assigning a participant the speaking right Request Configuring the B-channel of an interpreter console Operating the interpreter consoles Using the interpreter console Operating the central unit Switching between the A-channel and the B-channelAdjusting the volume of the consoles’ built-in loudspeakers Muting the microphone of the interpreter console F1, F2 and F3 menu keys Menu operating controlsOperating control Menu level Working with the central unit’s operating menu Interconnecting up to 10 central units Interconnecting the conference/interpreter consolesConnecting cable strings to a central unit Structuring the SDC 8000 system Expansion stage 1 one central unit with up to 15 consoles Expansion stage 2 one central unit with up to 90 consoles Determining maximum cable lengths Structuring an interpretation system Calculating the voltage drop on the system cables Mode between booths Override Selectable modes between or within interpreter boothsMode between booths Mixed Mode between booths Toggle Override Auto-floor function Mode in booths MixedMode in booths Override Example AUTO-FLOOR Using external equipment Connecting external audio sources Structuring the SDC 8000 system Setting up the SDC 8000 system Preparing the SDC 8000 system components for set up Connecting a cable string to the central unit Interconnecting the SDC 8000 system componentsInterconnecting the consoles Interconnecting several central units Connecting additional equipment Turning the central units on and off Carrying out remote conferences Connecting PA systems, recording units, etc Pin assignment of the 9-pole sub-D socket AUX OUT Daisy-chaining SDC 8000 AO analog output units Connecting a PC to the central unit Start display Configuring the SDC 8000 systemIntroduction to the central unit’s operating menu 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 Submenus of the Aux-In/Out menu part 1 Enter 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 Turning on the central unit for the first time Settingthe volume of theconsoles’ built-inloudspeakersConfiguring the conference system Automatically initializing all conference consoles Manually initializing all conference consoles Reserving a microphone number Selecting a conference mode Setting the speaker limit Adjusting the audio settings for the consoles’ microphones Resetting the conference system Testing the consoles’ built-in loudspeakers Testing the consoles’ microphones Configuring the interpretation system Configuring the display of the voting optionsWorking with the interpreter configuration Creating a new interpreter configuration Modifying the currently active interpreter configuration Loading a previously saved interpreter configuration Setting the max. number of interpreter booths/languages Setting the max. number of interpreter consoles per boothOptions Configuring the operating mode between booths Configuring the operating mode within a booth 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 Checking the communication within a cable string Configuring connected additional componentsMaking a system diagnosis Camera control Configuring an ambient sound console Software, language and license Choosing the language of the central unit’s operating menu Displaying the central unit’s serial number Replacing a fuse If problems occurMaintenance and care Conference/interpreter console does not work Accessories Specifications SDC 8000 DSDC 8000 C SDC 8000 DC SDC 8000 CC SDC 8000 DV SDC 8000 CV SDC 8000 ID 108 SDC 8000 AO analog output unit RJ 45 cable Syntax of the commands Appendix a Camera control protocol Commands Notation of the general syntax Commands Appendix B Control panel protocol 113 Appendix C Repeater for the SDC 8000 system 114 115 Approval