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Sennheiser SDC 8200 system manual Direct Access mode

Models: SDC 8200

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Operating the components of the SDC 8200 system

1.In “Direct Access” mode:

Press the microphone 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 microphone key

again.

2.In “Fifo” mode:

In this mode, the speaker limit is 1.
Press the microphone key	.

Pressing the microphone key on your console will automatically turn off the microphone of the previous speaker (“first-in-first-out” princi- ple). The red signal light ring and the “Microphone active” LED on your console light up permanently, indicating that you can now take the floor.

Note!

The chairman units and VIP units remain unaffectedly active.

3.In “Group 1” mode:

In this mode, the speaker limit is 1.
Press the microphone key	.

If no other participant is currently speaking, 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 will join the waiting list and the green “Request to speak” LED on your console starts flashing. As soon as the active microphone is turned off, the microphone of the first participant from the request-to-speak list is turned on, and so on.

When it is your turn to speak, the red signal light ring and the “Microphone active” LED on your console light up permanently.

4.In “Group 2” mode:

In this mode, the speaker limit is 2.
Press the microphone 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 will join the waiting list and the green “Request to speak” LED on your console starts flashing. As soon as one of the active microphones is turned off, the microphone of the first participant from the request-to-speak list is turned on, and so on.

When it is your turn to speak, the red signal light ring and the “Microphone active” LED on your console light up permanently.

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Sennheiser SDC 8200 system manual Direct Access mode

Contents

SDC Thank you for choosing Sennheiser Contents Interconnecting several central units in master/slave mode 100 Important safety instructions Disconnection from the mains Important safety informationOverload Objects and liquidsSafety check Maintenance and careReplacement parts SDC 8200 the digital conference and interpretation system Conference consoles Overview of the components SDC 8200 systemSDC 8200 CU central unit Interpreter consolesCentral units Software control System cablesSDC 8200 CU-M central unit SDC 8200 AO analog output unitTechnology used Display of voting results as diagramsConsoles All consoles featureComponents of the SDC 8200 system in detail Interpreter console features SDC 8200 D conference unit SDC 8200 C chairman unit SDC 8200 DC conference unit SDC 8200 CC chairman unit Vote LED SDC 8200 DV conference unitSDC 8200 CV chairman unit Autofloor LED SDC 8200 ID interpreter consoleSDC 8200 CU central unit SDC 8200 CU-M central unit SDC 8200 AO analog output unit optional System cables Turning on the central unit for the first time Operating the components of the SDC 8200 systemTurning the conference and interpretation system on/off Taking the floor / Making a request to speak Operating the delegate unitsTurning interconnected SDC 8200 CU central units on/off Direct Access mode Group 3 mode With Req. No clear mode With request modeHearing damage due to high volumes Turning off the microphone / Cancelling a request to speakVote 1 Selecting an interpretation channelVoting Operating the VIP units Using the chip card slot of a conference consoleStarting a voting session Operating the chairman unitTurning all active conference consoles off priority Assigning a participant the speaking right This system is capable of producing sound pressure Operating the interpreter consolesConfiguring the B-channel of an interpreter console Switching between the A-channel and the B-channel Using the interpreter consoleOperating the central unit Adjusting the volume of the consoles’ built-in loudspeakersMuting the microphone of the interpreter console Restarting the conference and interpretation systemOperating Menu Control Level F1, F2 and F3 function keysMenu operating controls Working with the central unit’s operating menu Operating the components of the SDC 8200 system Connecting cable strings to a central unit Interconnecting the conference/interpreter consolesInterconnecting up to twelve SDC 8200 CU central units Structuring the SDC 8200 systemExpansion stage 1 one central unit with up to 20 consoles =10 m RS 232 = 10 m Calculating the voltage drop on the system cables Determining maximum cable lengthsStructuring an interpretation system Mode between booths Mixed Selectable modes between or within interpreter boothsMode between booths Override Mode between booths Toggle OverrideMode in booths Toggle Override Mode in booths MixedAuto-floor function ExampleAUTO-FLOOR Using the audio outputs of the central unit Using external equipmentConnecting external audio sources Preparing the SDC 8200 system components for set up Setting up the SDC 8200 systemConference and interpreter consoles Central unitSetting up the SDC 8200 system Connecting a cable string to the central unit Interconnecting the SDC 8200 system componentsInterconnecting the consoles Exiting the slave mode of a central unit Activating the master/slave modeSetting up remote conferences Connecting additional equipmentPin assignment of the 15-pole sub-D socket AUX OUT Connecting PA systems, recording units, etcLoad Connecting a PC to the central unit Introduction to the central unit’s operating menu Configuring the SDC 8200 systemStart display Six main menusExit Enter Menu part 1 SubmenusSubmenus Conference menu part 2Menu part 3 Submenus of the Conference menu part 4 Manual Init Submenus of the ConferenceSubmenus of the Conference menu part 6 Submenus of the Conference menu part Part 1of InterpretationMenu Submenus of the Interpretation menu part 2 Submenus of the Interpretation menu part 3 Submenus of the Interpretation menu part 4 Interpretation menu part 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 Menu part 6 Aux-In/OutSubmenus of the Aux-In/Out menu part 7 Submenus of the Aux-In/Out menu part 8 Part 1 Submenus of the System menuSubmenus of the System menu part 2 Language and the License menu part 1 Configuring the conference system Setting the volume of the consoles’ built-in loudspeak- ersAutomatically initializing all conference consoles Manually initializing all conference consolesText Mic. Number = 00 is shown on the display Reserving a microphone number Setting the speaker limit Selecting a conference modeAdjusting the audio settings for the consoles’ microphones Deleting the list of chairman units Chairmen Configuring additional chairman units ChairmenDeleting the list of VIP units VIP Configuring additional VIP units VIPResetting the conference system Reset Testing the consoles’ microphones Testing the consoles’ built-in loudspeakersWorking with the interpreter configuration Configuring the interpretation systemConfiguring the display of the voting options Creating a new interpreter configuration Loading a previously saved interpreter configuration Modifying the currently active interpreter configurationSetting the max. number of interpreter consoles per booth Setting the max. number of interpreter booths/languagesConfiguring the operating mode between booths OptionsConfiguring the language options for the interpreter booths Configuring the operating mode within a boothConfiguring the second target language B-channel of a booth Configuring the main target language A-channel of a boothEnabling the auto-relay interpretation function Auto-floor 100 101 102 Adding interpreter consoles to an existing configurationChoosing the audio inputs and outputs Resetting the interpretation system103 104 Adjusting the volume of the audio outputsAssigning a channel to an audio output 105Turning on/off the audio inputs or outputs 106Adjusting the input level of an audio input Configuring the audio outputs for remote conferencingAdjusting the input sensitivity of an audio input 107108 Displaying the current port status Making a system diagnosis109 110 Configuring connected additional componentsChecking the communication within a cable string Turning on/off a camera control111 Configuring an ambient sound console112 Software, language and licenseChoosing the language of the central unit’s operating menu Displaying the central unit’s serial number113 114 If problems occurCentral unit does not work Console does not work115 Accessories116 SpecificationsFeatures of the central units 117 AUX OUT 118119 SDC 8200 AO analog output unitRJ 45 cable 120 Syntax of the commandsAppendix a Camera control protocol Notation of the general syntax Commands121 122 Appendix B Control panel protocol1X06060606 123124 Appendix C Repeater for the SDC 8200 systemManufacturer declarations Warranty regulationsCE Declaration of Conformity FCC Rules126