Setting the speaker limit | Sennheiser SDC 8000 manual

Configuring the SDC 8000 system

Conference

2 Max # Microphones

Max # Microphones Max. Micro = 4

Conference

3 Loudspeaker

Loudspeaker

1 Volume

Loudspeaker

2 Low

Loudspeaker

3 Middle

Loudspeaker

4 Treble

Setting the speaker limit

You have to set the speaker limit, i.e. the max. number of speakers who can take the floor simultaneously, for the following conference modes:

y“No request”

y“With request”

y“With Req. No clear”

y“Direct Access”

From the central unit’s operating menu, choose “Conference” and “Max # Microphones” one after the other.

The current number is shown on the display.

Choose the number of speakers who can take the floor simultaneously. The number can be between 1 and 8.

Press the ENTER key to save your setting.

Adjusting the audio settings for the consoles’ built-in loudspeakers

Via the “Loudspeaker” menu item, you can adjust the audio settings (volume, bass, middle and treble response) for the consoles’ built-in loudspeakers.

To change the volume setting:

From the central unit’s operating menu, choose “Conference”, “Loudspeaker” and “Volume” one after the other.

The current volume setting is shown on the display.

Choose an new volume setting and press the ENTER key to save your setting.

To change the bass response:

From the central unit’s operating menu, choose “Conference”, “Loudspeaker” and “Low” one after the other.

The current setting for the bass response is shown on the display.

Change the value and press the ENTER key to save your setting.

To change the middle response:

From the central unit’s operating menu, choose “Conference”, “Loudspeaker” and “Middle” one after the other.

The current setting for the middle response is shown on the display.

Change the value and press the ENTER key to save your setting.

To change the treble response:

From the central unit’s operating menu, choose “Conference”, “Loudspeaker” and “Treble” one after the other.

The current setting for the treble response is shown on the display.

Change the value and press the ENTER key to save your setting.

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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 Overview of the components SDC 8000 system Conference consoles $!# Technology used Consoles All consoles featureComponents of the SDC 8000 system in detail 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 Direct Access mode Operating the components SDC 8000 systemOperating the delegate units Taking the floor / Making a request to speak Operating the components of the SDC 8000 system On your console go off Turning off the microphone / Cancelling a request to speak With request modeWith Req. No clear mode Selecting an interpretation channel Voting Using the chip card slot of a conference console Operating the VIP unitsOperating the chairman unit 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 Switching between the A-channel and the B-channel Adjusting the volume of the consoles’ built-in loudspeakersOperating the central unit Muting the microphone of the interpreter console Operating control Menu level F1, F2 and F3 menu keysMenu operating controls Working with the central unit’s operating menu Interconnecting the conference/interpreter consoles Connecting cable strings to a central unitInterconnecting up to 10 central units 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 Selectable modes between or within interpreter booths Mode between booths MixedMode between booths Override Mode between booths Toggle Override Mode in booths Mixed Mode in booths OverrideAuto-floor function 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 Interconnecting the SDC 8000 system components Interconnecting the consolesConnecting a cable string to the central unit 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 Configuring the SDC 8000 system Introduction to the central unit’s operating menuStart 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 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 Settingthe volume of theconsoles’ built-inloudspeakers Configuring the conference systemTurning 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 Adjusting the audio settings for the consoles’ microphones Resetting the conference system Testing the consoles’ built-in loudspeakers Testing the consoles’ microphones Working with the interpreter configuration Configuring the interpretation systemConfiguring the display of the voting options Creating a new interpreter configuration Modifying the currently active interpreter configuration Loading a previously saved interpreter configuration Options Setting the max. number of interpreter booths/languagesSetting the max. number of interpreter consoles per booth Configuring the operating mode between booths Configuring the operating mode within a booth Configuring the second target language B-channel of a booth Configuring the language options for the interpreter boothsConfiguring the main target language A-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 Choosing the audio inputs and outputs Configuring the audio inputs and outputsAdjusting the volume of the audio outputs Turning the audio inputs or outputs on and off Configuring the audio outputs for remote conferencingAssigning a channel to an audio output Configuring the outputs of the SDC 8000 analog output unit Adjusting the input level of an audio inputAdjusting the input sensitivity of an audio input OUT Configuring connected additional components Making a system diagnosisChecking the communication within a cable string 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 If problems occur Maintenance and careReplacing a fuse Conference/interpreter console does not work Accessories SDC 8000 C SpecificationsSDC 8000 D 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