Operating the central unit | Sennheiser SDC 8200 manual

Operating the components of the SDC 8200 system

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.

If 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 “Con- figuring the SDC 8200 system” on page 60); 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 partic- ipants 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.

The interpreters can individually adjust both the volume of their consoles’ built-in loudspeakers and the volume of the connected headphones.

Restarting the conference and interpretation system

The front panel of the central unit features a reset button which allows you to restart the central unit.

Insert a pointed tool into the small hole on the front panel of the central unit.

The central unit restarts with the last settings configured.

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Sennheiser SDC 8200 system manual Operating the central unit, Muting the microphone of the interpreter console

Contents

SDC Thank you for choosing Sennheiser Contents Interconnecting several central units in master/slave mode 100 Important safety instructions Important safety information Disconnection from the mainsOverload Objects and liquids Replacement parts Maintenance and careSafety check SDC 8200 the digital conference and interpretation system Overview of the components SDC 8200 system Conference consoles Central units Interpreter consolesSDC 8200 CU central unit System cables Software controlSDC 8200 CU-M central unit SDC 8200 AO analog output unit Display of voting results as diagrams Technology used Components of the SDC 8200 system in detail All consoles featureConsoles Interpreter console features SDC 8200 D conference unit SDC 8200 C chairman unit SDC 8200 DC conference unit SDC 8200 CC chairman unit SDC 8200 DV conference unit Vote LED SDC 8200 CV chairman unit SDC 8200 ID interpreter console Autofloor LED SDC 8200 CU central unit SDC 8200 CU-M central unit SDC 8200 AO analog output unit optional System cables Turning the conference and interpretation system on/off Operating the components of the SDC 8200 systemTurning on the central unit for the first time Turning interconnected SDC 8200 CU central units on/off Operating the delegate unitsTaking the floor / Making a request to speak Direct Access mode Group 3 mode With request mode With Req. No clear mode Turning off the microphone / Cancelling a request to speak Hearing damage due to high volumes Voting Selecting an interpretation channelVote 1 Using the chip card slot of a conference console Operating the VIP units Turning all active conference consoles off priority Operating the chairman unitStarting a voting session Assigning a participant the speaking right Operating the interpreter consoles This system is capable of producing sound pressure Configuring the B-channel of an interpreter console Using the interpreter console Switching between the A-channel and the B-channel Adjusting the volume of the consoles’ built-in loudspeakers Operating the central unitMuting the microphone of the interpreter console Restarting the conference and interpretation system Menu operating controls F1, F2 and F3 function keysOperating Menu Control Level Working with the central unit’s operating menu Operating the components of the SDC 8200 system Interconnecting the conference/interpreter consoles Connecting cable strings to a central unitInterconnecting up to twelve SDC 8200 CU central units Structuring the SDC 8200 system Expansion stage 1 one central unit with up to 20 consoles =10 m RS 232 = 10 m Structuring an interpretation system Determining maximum cable lengthsCalculating 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 Toggle OverrideAuto-floor function Example AUTO-FLOOR Connecting external audio sources Using external equipmentUsing the audio outputs of the central unit Setting up the SDC 8200 system Preparing the SDC 8200 system components for set upConference and interpreter consoles Central unit Setting up the SDC 8200 system Interconnecting the consoles Interconnecting the SDC 8200 system componentsConnecting a cable string to the central unit Activating the master/slave mode Exiting the slave mode of a central unit Connecting additional equipment Setting up remote conferences Connecting PA systems, recording units, etc Pin assignment of the 15-pole sub-D socket AUX OUT Load Connecting a PC to the central unit Configuring the SDC 8200 system Introduction to the central unit’s operating menuStart display Six main menus Exit Enter Submenus Menu part 1 Conference menu part 2 Submenus Menu part 3 Submenus of the Conference menu part 4 Submenus of the Conference Manual Init Submenus of the Conference menu part 6 Submenus of the Conference menu part Menu InterpretationPart 1of 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 Aux-In/Out Menu part 6 Submenus of the Aux-In/Out menu part 7 Submenus of the Aux-In/Out menu part 8 Submenus of the System menu Part 1 Submenus of the System menu part 2 Language and the License menu part 1 Setting the volume of the consoles’ built-in loudspeak- ers Configuring the conference systemAutomatically initializing all conference consoles Manually initializing all conference consoles Text Mic. Number = 00 is shown on the display Reserving a microphone number Selecting a conference mode Setting the speaker limit Adjusting the audio settings for the consoles’ microphones Configuring additional chairman units Chairmen Deleting the list of chairman units Chairmen Resetting the conference system Reset Configuring additional VIP units VIPDeleting the list of VIP units VIP Testing the consoles’ built-in loudspeakers Testing the consoles’ microphones Configuring the display of the voting options Configuring the interpretation systemWorking 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 boothConfiguring the operating mode between booths Options Configuring the operating mode within a booth Configuring the language options for the interpreter booths Configuring the main target language A-channel of a booth Configuring the second target language B-channel of a booth Enabling the auto-relay interpretation function Auto-floor 100 101 Adding interpreter consoles to an existing configuration 102 103 Resetting the interpretation systemChoosing the audio inputs and outputs Adjusting the volume of the audio outputs 104 105 Assigning a channel to an audio output 106 Turning on/off the audio inputs or outputs Configuring the audio outputs for remote conferencing Adjusting the input level of an audio inputAdjusting the input sensitivity of an audio input 107 108 109 Making a system diagnosisDisplaying the current port status Configuring connected additional components 110Checking the communication within a cable string Turning on/off a camera control Configuring an ambient sound console 111 Software, language and license 112Choosing the language of the central unit’s operating menu Displaying the central unit’s serial number 113 If problems occur 114Central unit does not work Console does not work Accessories 115 Features of the central units Specifications116 117 118 AUX OUT RJ 45 cable SDC 8200 AO analog output unit119 Appendix a Camera control protocol Syntax of the commands120 121 CommandsNotation of the general syntax Appendix B Control panel protocol 122 123 1X06060606 Appendix C Repeater for the SDC 8200 system 124 Warranty regulations Manufacturer declarationsCE Declaration of Conformity FCC Rules 126