Sennheiser SDC 8200 guide

SDC 8200 – the digital conference and interpretation system

SDC 8200 – the digital conference and interpretation system

The new SDC 8200 conference and interpretation system from Sennheiser utilizes all advantages of digital communications technology and offers its users a series of important features:

yDecentralized, clear sound reproduction

yExcellent speech intelligibility due to 16-bit audio transmission

yEasy installation and straight-forward operation

yConference consoles are extremely easy to operate

yDelegate interaction (e.g. with voting sessions)

yInterpretation facility

yExtended functionality

yPossibility of connecting an infrared language distribution system

SDC stands for Sennheiser Digital Conference System – the new generation of mobile and expandable conference and interpretation equipment.

The SDC 8200 conference and interpretation system is an ideal choice for both small seminars with up to 20 participants and large international conferences with a maximum of 1024 participants.

An important feature of the SDC 8200 conference and interpretation sys- tem is its modular design. Even if, at first, the system is only required for small conferences, you can later easily add conference consoles and a soft- ware control program. In any case, the conference and interpretation sys- tem can:

ybe set up quickly, since all consoles are connected in series (single-cable system),

ybe adapted easily to any room and any number of participants.

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Sennheiser system manual SDC 8200 the digital conference and interpretation system

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 Maintenance and care Replacement partsSafety check SDC 8200 the digital conference and interpretation system Conference consoles Overview of the components SDC 8200 system Interpreter consoles Central unitsSDC 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 All consoles feature Components of the SDC 8200 system in detailConsoles 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 Operating the components of the SDC 8200 system Turning the conference and interpretation system on/offTurning on the central unit for the first time Operating the delegate units Turning interconnected SDC 8200 CU central units on/offTaking 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 Selecting an interpretation channel VotingVote 1 Operating the VIP units Using the chip card slot of a conference console Operating the chairman unit Turning all active conference consoles off priorityStarting 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 F1, F2 and F3 function keys Menu operating controlsOperating 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 Determining maximum cable lengths Structuring an interpretation systemCalculating 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 Using external equipment Connecting external audio sourcesUsing 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 SDC 8200 system components Interconnecting the consolesConnecting 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 Interpretation MenuPart 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 Configuring additional VIP units VIP Resetting the conference system ResetDeleting the list of VIP units VIP Testing the consoles’ microphones Testing the consoles’ built-in loudspeakers Configuring the interpretation system Configuring the display of the voting optionsWorking 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 Resetting the interpretation system 103Choosing 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 Making a system diagnosis 109Displaying 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 Specifications Features of the central units116 117 AUX OUT 118 SDC 8200 AO analog output unit RJ 45 cable119 Syntax of the commands Appendix a Camera control protocol120 Commands 121Notation 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