Mode in booths Mixed, Auto-floor function | Sennheiser SDC 8200

Structuring the SDC 8200 system

Mode in booths: “Mixed”

Interpreters who are seated in the same booth and interpret into the same target language can activate their interpreter consoles any time by press- ing the MIC key – even simultaneously.

When two interpreters simultaneously interpret into the same target lan- guage, the red signal light ring and the “Microphone active” LED on their consoles light up”.

Mode in booths: “Toggle Override”

Interpreters who are seated in the same booth and interpret into the same target language can activate their interpreter consoles any time by press- ing the MIC key – however, activating an interpreter console will auto- matically turn off the currently active interpreter console.

In “Toggle Override” mode, an interpreter console that was just turned off can be turned on again any time by pressing the MIC key .

The “auto-floor” function

If the original floor language is not a language of which all interpreters have a complete understanding and from which they work, you can enable the auto-relay interpretation function (auto-floor): The original floor lan- guage is interpreted into a language understood by all interpreters. This interpretation is automatically “relayed” to the floor channel of all other interpreters and serves as the basis from which they interpret into their respective target languages.

Example:

The active languages at a conference are English, German and French (active languages are the languages into which interpretation is pro- vided).

However, some of the delegates speak Russian, a language of which only one interpreter has a complete understanding. This interpreter interprets the contributions of the Russian delegates into English, which the other interpreters then interpret into their respective target languages. The English interpretation is also fed to the English inter- pretation channel.

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Sennheiser SDC 8200 system manual Mode in booths Mixed, Mode in booths Toggle Override, Auto-floor function, Example

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 liquids Replacement parts Maintenance and careSafety check SDC 8200 the digital conference and interpretation system Conference consoles Overview of the components SDC 8200 system Central units Interpreter consolesSDC 8200 CU central unit Software control System cablesSDC 8200 CU-M central unit SDC 8200 AO analog output unit Technology used Display of voting results as diagrams 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 Vote LED SDC 8200 DV conference unit SDC 8200 CV chairman unit Autofloor LED SDC 8200 ID interpreter console 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 Req. No clear mode With request mode Hearing damage due to high volumes Turning off the microphone / Cancelling a request to speak Voting Selecting an interpretation channelVote 1 Operating the VIP units Using the chip card slot of a conference console Turning all active conference consoles off priority Operating the chairman unitStarting a voting session Assigning a participant the speaking right This system is capable of producing sound pressure Operating the interpreter consoles Configuring the B-channel of an interpreter console Switching between the A-channel and the B-channel Using the interpreter console Operating the central unit Adjusting the volume of the consoles’ built-in loudspeakersMuting 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 Connecting cable strings to a central unit Interconnecting the conference/interpreter consolesInterconnecting 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 Mode between booths Mixed Selectable modes between or within interpreter boothsMode between booths Override Mode between booths Toggle Override Mode in booths Toggle Override Mode in booths MixedAuto-floor function Example AUTO-FLOOR Connecting external audio sources Using external equipmentUsing the audio outputs of the central unit Preparing the SDC 8200 system components for set up Setting up the SDC 8200 systemConference 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 Exiting the slave mode of a central unit Activating the master/slave mode Setting up remote conferences Connecting additional equipment Pin assignment of the 15-pole sub-D socket AUX OUT Connecting PA systems, recording units, etc Load Connecting a PC to the central unit Introduction to the central unit’s operating menu Configuring the SDC 8200 systemStart display Six main menus Exit Enter Menu part 1 Submenus Submenus Conference menu part 2 Menu part 3 Submenus of the Conference menu part 4 Manual Init Submenus of the Conference 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 Menu part 6 Aux-In/Out Submenus of the Aux-In/Out menu part 7 Submenus of the Aux-In/Out menu part 8 Part 1 Submenus of the System menu Submenus 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 consoles Text Mic. Number = 00 is shown on the display Reserving a microphone number Setting the speaker limit Selecting a conference mode Adjusting the audio settings for the consoles’ microphones Deleting the list of chairman units Chairmen Configuring additional chairman units Chairmen Resetting the conference system Reset Configuring additional VIP units VIPDeleting the list of VIP units VIP Testing the consoles’ microphones Testing the consoles’ built-in loudspeakers Configuring the display of the voting options Configuring the interpretation systemWorking 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 consoles per booth Setting the max. number of interpreter booths/languagesConfiguring the operating mode between booths Options Configuring the language options for the interpreter booths Configuring the operating mode within a booth Configuring the second target language B-channel of a booth Configuring the main target language A-channel of a booth Enabling the auto-relay interpretation function Auto-floor 100 101 102 Adding interpreter consoles to an existing configuration 103 Resetting the interpretation systemChoosing the audio inputs and outputs 104 Adjusting the volume of the audio outputs Assigning a channel to an audio output 105 Turning on/off the audio inputs or outputs 106 Adjusting the input level of an audio input Configuring the audio outputs for remote conferencingAdjusting the input sensitivity of an audio input 107 108 109 Making a system diagnosisDisplaying the current port status 110 Configuring connected additional componentsChecking the communication within a cable string Turning on/off a camera control 111 Configuring an ambient sound console 112 Software, language and licenseChoosing the language of the central unit’s operating menu Displaying the central unit’s serial number 113 114 If problems occurCentral unit does not work Console does not work 115 Accessories Features of the central units Specifications116 117 AUX OUT 118 RJ 45 cable SDC 8200 AO analog output unit119 Appendix a Camera control protocol Syntax of the commands120 121 CommandsNotation of the general syntax 122 Appendix B Control panel protocol 1X06060606 123 124 Appendix C Repeater for the SDC 8200 system Manufacturer declarations Warranty regulationsCE Declaration of Conformity FCC Rules 126