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Audio Distribution Network ADN CU1 Quick guide
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KA_ADN-CU1_546415_0911_SP13.book Seite 1 Donnerstag, 1. September 2011 11:00 11 Contents Contents Information on this quick guide ................................................................................ 2 The ADN CU1 central unit ............................................................................................ 2 Delivery includes .......................................................................................................... 3 Components required for operation ................
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KA_ADN-CU1_546415_0911_SP13.book Seite 2 Donnerstag, 1. September 2011 11:00 11 Information on this quick guide Information on this quick guide Please make sure to read the “Safety information” supplement included separately with the product. This supplement contains important information on the safe operation of the product as well as the manufacturer’s declaration and warranty notes. A detailed instruction manual for the overall ADN conference system can be found www Manual • on the Internet at www.
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KA_ADN-CU1_546415_0911_SP13.book Seite 3 Donnerstag, 1. September 2011 11:00 11 Delivery includes Delivery includes 1 1 1 1 1 ADN CU1 central unit mains cable (EU, UK or US version), length 1.8 m quick guide “Safety information” supplement including, among other things, the “Conference Manager” software, the “ADN Cable Calculator” software and the instruction manual for the overall conference system as PDF Components required for operation Central unit/ Power supplies Number Description Cat. No.
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KA_ADN-CU1_546415_0911_SP13.book Seite 4 Donnerstag, 1. September 2011 11:00 11 Product overview ADN CU1 central unit Product overview ADN CU1 central unit 1 2 3 4 5 ESC IN –– AUDIO –– OUT 6 7 PORT II PORT I 2x 52.8V 1.
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KA_ADN-CU1_546415_0911_SP13.book Seite 5 Donnerstag, 1.
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KA_ADN-CU1_546415_0911_SP13.book Seite 6 Donnerstag, 1. September 2011 11:00 11 Structuring and controlling the conference system Structuring and controlling the conference system Structuring the conference system The ADN conference system is suitable for conferences with up to 400 conference units.
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KA_ADN-CU1_546415_0911_SP13.book Seite 7 Donnerstag, 1. September 2011 11:00 11 Structuring and controlling the conference system Large conference system with simple cabling For setting up a large conference system with the maximum number of conference units (i.e. up to 400), you require one ADN CU1 central unit for controlling the conference and additional ADN PS power supplies for powering the conference units.
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KA_ADN-CU1_546415_0911_SP13.book Seite 8 Donnerstag, 1. September 2011 11:00 11 Structuring and controlling the conference system Large conference system with redundant ring topology The redundant ring topology ensures that, should one conference unit or system cable fail or be manipulated, all other conference units of the cable ring will continue to function reliably.
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KA_ADN-CU1_546415_0911_SP13.book Seite 9 Donnerstag, 1. September 2011 11:00 11 Preparing the ADN CU1 central unit for use The “Conference Manager” software can be run in two different ways: 1. As a program on the central unit’s built-in PC. You have to connect a screen, keyboard, and mouse to the central unit (see page 13). ADN CU1 Conference Manager software 2 1 2. As a program on a Windows PC.
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KA_ADN-CU1_546415_0911_SP13.book Seite 10 Donnerstag, 1. September 2011 11:00 11 Setting up the conference system Setting up the conference system CAUTION Product damage due to an unsuitable power supply! If you connect standard network devices with RJ 45 plugs (e.g. switches or network cards) to the connection sockets PORT I and PORT II, the network devices can be damaged due to an unsuitable power supply. 왘 Only connect ADN C1 and ADN D1 conference units to the connection sockets PORT I and PORT II.
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KA_ADN-CU1_546415_0911_SP13.book Seite 11 Donnerstag, 1. September 2011 11:00 11 Setting up the conference system Setting up a small conference system with only the central unit For a small conference system, you do not require ADN PS power supplies. Connecting conference units connected in a cable string to the ADN CU1 central unit The following describes how to connect one cable string to the ADN CU1 central unit. If necessary, repeat these steps for a second cable string.
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KA_ADN-CU1_546415_0911_SP13.book Seite 12 Donnerstag, 1. September 2011 11:00 11 Setting up the conference system Connecting ADN PS power supplies to the ADN CU1 central unit For conference systems comprising more than 40 conference units or when the conference units are connected in a redundant ring topology, you require ADN PS power supplies. A max. of 15 ADN PS power supplies can be used in a conference system.
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KA_ADN-CU1_546415_0911_SP13.book Seite 13 Donnerstag, 1. September 2011 11:00 11 Setting up the conference system 왘 Connect the USB mass storage device to one of the two USB sockets A. 왘 If necessary, connect the mains unit of the USB mass storage device. HDD IN –– AUDIO –– OUT PORT II PORT I 2x 52.8V 1.
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KA_ADN-CU1_546415_0911_SP13.book Seite 14 Donnerstag, 1. September 2011 11:00 11 Using the ADN CU1 central unit Using the ADN CU1 central unit Switching the conference system on/off To switch the conference system on: ADN CU1 ESC 1 왘 On the ADN CU1 central unit and the ADN PS power supplies, set the on/off switch 1 to position “I”. The central unit switches on and its display panel lights up. The power supplies switch on and their status LEDs light up.
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KA_ADN-CU1_546415_0911_SP13.book Seite 15 Donnerstag, 1.
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KA_ADN-CU1_546415_0911_SP13.book Seite 16 Donnerstag, 1. September 2011 11:00 11 Configuring the conference system Display Function of the menu item Option/display “Main Menu” “Conference Menu” Calls up the “Conference Menu” submenu – “Audio Menu” Calls up the “Audio Menu” submenu – “System Menu” Calls up the “System Menu” submenu – “*Languages” Adjusts the language “Settings” Calls up the “Settings” submenu “Deutsch”, “English”, “Espanol”...
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KA_ADN-CU1_546415_0911_SP13.book Seite 17 Donnerstag, 1. September 2011 11:00 11 Configuring the conference system Display Function of the menu item Option/display “Audio Menu” “XLR Out” Calls up the “XLR Out” submenu – “XLR In” Calls up the “XLR In” submenu – “Floor/Loudspeakers” Calls up the “Floor/Loudspeakers” submenu – “Audio Gain Reduction” The sum signal of all active conference units is output via the floor channel (“Floor/Loudspeakers”).
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KA_ADN-CU1_546415_0911_SP13.book Seite 18 Donnerstag, 1. September 2011 11:00 11 Configuring the conference system Display Function of the menu item Option/display “Floor/Loudspeakers” menu “Floor/Loudspeakers Volume” Adjusts the floor channel volume (“Floor/Loudspeakers”) Floor/Loudspeaker Volume 16 16 No “00” ... “32” “Floor/Loudspeakers Equalizer” Adjusts the tone color of the floor channel Floor/Loudspeaker Equalizer +02 dB –03 dB +05 dB No “−12 dB” ...
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KA_ADN-CU1_546415_0911_SP13.book Seite 19 Donnerstag, 1.
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KA_ADN-CU1_546415_0911_SP13.book Seite 20 Donnerstag, 1. September 2011 11:00 11 Configuring the conference system Calling up a menu item Main Menu Conference Audio System Conference Conference Mode Microphone Limit Request Limit Microphone Limit Conf. Mode Microphones No. Request 05 Select and call up the “Microphone Limit” menu item Select and call up the “Conference” submenu 05 05 The “Microphone Limit” menu item is displayed 왘 Press the jog dial to call up the “Conference” menu item.
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KA_ADN-CU1_546415_0911_SP13.book Seite 21 Donnerstag, 1. September 2011 11:00 11 Cleaning and maintaining the conference system Setting the volume of the conference units’ built-in loudspeakers Direct Access 30 Units 20 You can set the volume of the conference units’ built-in loudspeakers via the jog dial on the central unit. The standard display displays the current volume setting H.
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KA_ADN-CU1_546415_0911_SP13.book Seite 22 Donnerstag, 1. September 2011 11:00 11 Specifications ADN CU1 To ensure optimum cooling of the ADN CU1 central unit and the ADN PS power supplies: 왘 Clean the air vents on the front, back and bottom from time to time with a soft brush or paintbrush in order to avoid dust deposits. ADN CU1 ADN PS Specifications ADN CU1 Dimensions 417 x 100 x 345 mm (W x H x D) Weight approx. 6.
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KA_ADN-CU1_546415_0911_SP13.book Seite 2 Donnerstag, 1. September 2011 11:00 11 Publ. 09/11 546415/A01 Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany www.sennheiser.