Conference System SDC 8000 System Manual
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Contents Contents Safety information ........................................................................................................................................................ 8 SDC 8000 – the digital conference and interpretation system ............................................................................... 9 Overview of the components of the SDC 8000 system ...............................................................................................................................
Contents Operating the central unit ................................................................................................................................................... Adjusting the volume of the consoles’ built-in loudspeakers ............................................................................... The F1, F2 and F3 menu keys .......................................................................................................................................
Contents The six main menus ........................................................................................................................................................ The submenus of the “Conference” menu (part 1 of 6) ......................................................................................... The submenus of the “Conference” menu (part 2 of 6) .........................................................................................
Contents Displaying the booth and desk number of an interpreter console ....................................................................... Adding interpreter consoles to an existing configuration ..................................................................................... Loading the factory-preset default configuration for the interpretation system ............................................. Resetting the interpretation system ...............................................................
Contents Appendix A: Camera control protocol ........................................................................................................................................... 110 Appendix B: Control panel protocol .............................................................................................................................................. 112 Appendix C: Repeater for the SDC 8000 system ...............................................................................................
Safety information Safety information The Sennheiser SDC 8000 conference and interpretation system is state of the art and has been designed to meet the regulations in force.
SDC 8000 – the digital conference and interpretation system SDC 8000 – the digital conference and interpretation system The new SDC 8000 conference and interpretation system from Sennheiser utilizes all advantages of digital communications technology and offers its users a series of important features: y Decentralized, clear sound reproduction y Excellent speech intelligibility due to 16-bit audio transmission y Easy installation and straight-forward operation y Conference consoles are extremely easy to op
Overview of the components of the SDC 8000 system Overview of the components of the SDC 8000 system An SDC 8000 conference and interpretation system consists of the following components: y Conference consoles for delegates and chairmen y Interpreter consoles y Central units y System cables y If required, a software control for the conference and interpretation system The conference consoles The conference console features a built-in loudspeaker, allowing the participant to directly hear all audio informat
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Overview of the components of the SDC 8000 system y Additional functions for controlling the microphones: Via the computer screen, the conference manager can easily monitor which participants have made a request to speak, which participants are currently speaking, etc. All participants can be identified and displayed by name. Individual conference consoles can be directly activated or deactivated by clicking the mouse key.
The components of the SDC 8000 system in detail The components of the SDC 8000 system in detail The components described on the following pages are available for the SDC 8000 conference and interpretation system. The components you require depend on the desired size and use of the SDC 8000 system.
The components of the SDC 8000 system in detail y a dot matrix display (122 x 32 dots) for displaying voting options, voting results and other important information y a chip card slot for delegate identification The interpreter console features: y special “interpretation” functions y a muting function (MUTE key) y tone controls for volume, middle and treble of the headphones and a volume control for the loudspeaker y a chip card slot The six conference console versions and the interpreter console are illus
The components of the SDC 8000 system in detail SDC 8000 D conference unit 22 22 IN socket (RJ 45) OUT socket (RJ 45) Headphone socket (3.5 mm jack) Loudspeaker Red signal light ring Microphone “Microphone active” LED MICRO key “Request to speak” LED Headphone volume control for headphone socket Headphone socket (3.
The components of the SDC 8000 system in detail SDC 8000 C chairman unit IN socket (RJ 45) OUT socket (RJ 45) Headphone socket (3.5 mm jack) Loudspeaker PRIOR. key Red signal light ring Microphone “Microphone active” LED MICRO key “Request to speak” LED NEXT key Headphone socket (3.
The components of the SDC 8000 system in detail SDC 8000 DC conference unit 22 22 IN socket (RJ 45) OUT socket (RJ 45) Headphone socket (3.5 mm jack) Loudspeaker Red signal light ring Microphone “Microphone active” LED MICRO key “Request to speak” LED Channel display with “CHAN. 왖” and “CHAN. 왔” channel selection keys Headphone volume control for headphone socket Headphone socket (3.
The components of the SDC 8000 system in detail SDC 8000 CC chairman unit IN socket (RJ 45) OUT socket (RJ 45) Headphone socket (3.5 mm jack) Loudspeaker PRIOR. key Red signal light ring Microphone “Microphone active” LED MICRO key “Request to speak” LED NEXT key Channel display with “CHAN. 왖” and “CHAN. 왔” channel selection keys Headphone socket (3.
The components of the SDC 8000 system in detail SDC 8000 DV conference unit 22 IN socket (RJ 45) 22 MICRO key OUT socket (RJ 45) “Request to speak” LED Headphone socket (3.5 mm jack) Voting keys Loudspeaker Dot matrix display Chip card slot Channel display with “CHAN. 왖” and “CHAN.
The components of the SDC 8000 system in detail SDC 8000 CV chairman unit 22 IN socket (RJ 45) 22 MICRO key OUT socket (RJ 45) “Request to speak” LED Headphone socket (3.5 mm jack) Voting keys Loudspeaker Dot matrix display Chip card slot Channel display with “CHAN. 왖” and “CHAN. 왔” channel selection keys “Chip card” LED “MENU 왖” and “MENU 왔” menu selection keys PRIOR.
The components of the SDC 8000 system in detail SDC 8000 ID interpreter console 22 IN socket (RJ 45) “Microphone active” LED OUT socket (RJ 45) MICRO key Headphone socket (3.5 mm jack) “Request to speak” LED Loudspeaker RELAY 1 to RELAY 3 keys Chip card slot LS CHAN.
The components of the SDC 8000 system in detail The SDC 8000 CU central unit FUSE (5x20 mm) COM 1 3.15A(T) AUX OUT 1 AUX IN 2 AUX IN 1 AUX OUT 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 COM 2 COM 3 PORT 6 PORT 5 PORT 4 PORT 3 CE PORT 2 DATA OUT PORT 1 SLAVE OUT SLAVE IN MASTER OUT PORT 2 100-240 AC 50-60 Hz Headphone socket (3.
The components of the SDC 8000 system in detail The SDC 8000 AO analog output unit (optional) POWER SUPPLY LED (lights up, if power is supplied to the SDC 8000 AO) SYNC.
The components of the SDC 8000 system in detail The system cables The system cables required for your planned conference and interpretation system must be ordered separately. The system cables are available with lengths of 2 m, 3 m, 5 m, 10 m, 20 m and 50 m.
Operating the components of the SDC 8000 system Operating the components of the SDC 8000 system Depending on the type of delegate unit, conference participants can: y listen, take the floor or make a request to speak, y receive simultaneous interpretation, y participate in voting sessions. In addition to the functions and features of the delegate units, the chairman unit allows to: y start a voting session, y turn off all active conference consoles (priority function).
Operating the components of the SDC 8000 system 왘 Press the MICRO key . Pressing the MICRO key on your console will automatically turn off the microphone of the previous speaker (“first-in-first-out” principle). 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! One delegate unit and the chairman unit can be simultaneously active. 3. In “Group 1” mode: In this mode, the speaker limit is 1.
Operating the components of the SDC 8000 system 왘 Press the MICRO 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.
Operating the components of the SDC 8000 system 8. In “With request” mode: For this mode to function, the SDC 8000 system must be PC controlled. In “With request” mode, you have to “apply” for a comment and wait until the conference manager turns on your microphone. 왘 Press the MICRO key to “apply” for a comment. The green “Request to speak” LED on your console starts flashing.
Operating the components of the SDC 8000 system Adjusting the volume of the headphones connected to a conference console To adjust the volume of the headphones connected to your conference console: 왘 Connect Sennheiser mono headphones to the 3.5 mm jack socket ( and/or ). 왘 First, use the headphone volume control ( headphone volume to the minimum. 22 and/or ) to reduce the 왘 Put on the headphones and slowly set the volume to a medium level.
Operating the components of the SDC 8000 system 왘 To cast your vote, press the corresponding key below the display. Your vote is counted. After the voting session, the result of the vote is shown on the displays of the consoles. Using the chip card slot of a conference console If the conference consoles feature a chip card slot and if your system is PC controlled, you can: y make sure that only authorized delegates can participate in voting sessions. y take roll-call votes, i.e.
Operating the components of the SDC 8000 system Starting a voting session A voting session can be started by either the chairman or – provided that a PC with software control is connected to the central unit – the conference manager. With the SDC 8000 CV chairman unit with voting function, you can start a voting session as follows: 왘 Choose one of the two voting modes “1 of 3” or “1 of 5” by pressing the corresponding key below the display. Mic N.: 0001 START VOTE 1 of 3 1 of 5 Mic N.
Operating the components of the SDC 8000 system 왘 Press the NEXT key . The next participant from the request-to-speak list is assigned the “speaking right”. To assign the first participant from the request-to-speak list the “speaking right” using the SDC 8000 CV chairman unit: 왘 Press the “MENU 왖” or “MENU 왔” menu selection key. The first three consoles from which a request to speak has been made are shown on the displays of all conference consoles.
Operating the components of the SDC 8000 system Operating the interpreter consoles Adjusting the volume and the middle and treble response of the headphones connected to the interpreter console To adjust the volume and the middle and treble response of the headphones connected to your interpreter console: 왘 Turn the control to adjust the volume of the connected headphones. Warning! When people use headphones, they tend to choose a higher volume than with loudspeakers.
Operating the components of the SDC 8000 system Setting the channel to be output via the interpreter console’s built-in loudspeaker To set the channel (e.g. the floor channel or an interpretation channel) to be output via the interpreter console’s built-in loudspeaker: 왘 Press the LS CHAN key and keep it pressed. 왘 While keeping the LS CHAN key pressed, press the “MENU 왖” or “MENU 왔” menu selection key until the desired channel is shown on the display.
Operating the components of the SDC 8000 system Switching between the A-channel and the B-channel If you interpret into a second language, you have to switch from the Achannel to the B-channel. To switch to the B-channel: 왘 Press the “B-channel” key . The green LED next to the “B-channel” key lights up. To switch to the A-channel: 왘 Press the “A-channel” key . The green LED next to the “A-channel” key lights up.
Operating the components of the SDC 8000 system The interpreters can individually adjust both the volume of their consoles’ built-in loudspeakers and the volume of the connected headphones. The F1, F2 and F3 menu keys The F1 and F3 menu keys serve to lock the central unit. The F2 menu key has no function with the current unit. To lock the central unit: 왘 Make sure that the start display appears as shown on the left.
Operating the components of the SDC 8000 system Working with the central unit’s operating menu To choose a menu item from the central unit’s operating menu: >Volume = P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 왘 Make sure that the central unit is turned on and that all conference/ interpreter consoles are connected.
Structuring the SDC 8000 system Structuring the SDC 8000 system This chapter provides information on how your system can be structured and which components are required for the different expansion stages. Finally, this chapter also gives an overview of additional audio equipment that can be connected to the system. Interconnecting the conference/interpreter consoles Via the system cables, interconnect the consoles in cable strings. 3m <= 100 m 1 ...
Structuring the SDC 8000 system Note! In the following examples, the standard length of “3 m” is always given for the system cables between the conference consoles. However, it is no problem to use other cable lengths or cables of differing lengths within the same string. To make sure that all consoles are supplied with a voltage of at least 30 V, please refer to the chapter “Determining maximum cable lengths” on page 40.
Structuring the SDC 8000 system Expansion stage (3): several central units with up to 900 consoles For larger conference and interpretation systems with up to 900 consoles, you can interconnect a total of 10 central units. The additional central units are connected as “slaves” to the central unit configured as “master”. If the conference and interpretation system is to be PC controlled, the PC must be connected to the “master” central unit.
Structuring the SDC 8000 system Calculating the voltage drop on the system cables Every meter of system cable and every console in a string causes a voltage drop. Thus, the further back a console is located in a string, the less voltage it receives. Delivery includes a Microsoft Excel document with which you can easily calculate the voltage drops on the individual sections of a string. In this way, you know even before setting up the conference system whether it will work or not.
Structuring the SDC 8000 system Selectable modes between or within interpreter booths With the SDC 8000 system, you can choose between three “modes between booths” and two “modes in booth”. Via the “modes between booths”, you fix the responsibilities of interpreters who are seated in different booths but interpret into the same target language (one on the A-channel and another on the B-channel).
Structuring the SDC 8000 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 pressing the MICRO key – even simultaneously. When two interpreters simultaneously interpret into the same target language, the red signal light ring and the “Microphone active” LED on their consoles light up”.
Structuring the SDC 8000 system The below illustration shows the relay interpretation process (auto-floor). Russian AUTO-FLOOR 2 1 B English 3 4 A A A German If the original floor language is a language of which all interpreters have a complete understanding and from which they work, you do not have to enable this function. In this case, all interpreters interpret the original floor language into their respective target languages.
Structuring the SDC 8000 system Using external equipment External audio signals can be fed to the conference and interpretation system and channels (floor channel and interpretation channels) can be output. You can, for example, y connect a wireless microphone, enabling a speaker to move around freely and to speak from anywhere in the room, y feed external audio signals (e.g. the soundtrack of a video, music, announcements from a tape, etc.
Structuring the SDC 8000 system The signals of up to three interpretation channels are available at the outputs AUX OUT 3-4-5 of the 9-pole sub-D socket. Additional interpretation channels can be output via the XLR-3M audio outputs of an SDC 8000 AO analog output unit connected to the central unit.
Setting up the SDC 8000 system Setting up the SDC 8000 system This chapter provides information on how to set up and operate the SDC 8000 conference and interpretation system. Preparing the SDC 8000 system components for set up Conference and interpreter consoles After unpacking the consoles, you simply have to connect them to the central unit and initialize them. Central unit 왘 Connect the mains cable to socket . 왘 Connect the mains cable to the mains (100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz).
Setting up the SDC 8000 system other synthetics. Despite a thorough testing of the synthetics used by us, we cannot rule out the possibility of staining. Interconnecting the SDC 8000 system components Depending on the expansion stage of your system, you have to: y interconnect the consoles (all expansion stages), y interconnect the central units (expansion stage 3), y connect a PC to the “master” central unit if the system is to be PC controlled.
Setting up the SDC 8000 system Note! The entire conference and interpretation system is configured, managed and controlled exclusively via the “master” central unit. All operating controls on the “slaves” are locked. This is indicated by a “key” symbol ( ) in the lower right corner of the display. Turning the central units on and off When turning on a conference and interpretation system with several central units, it is important that the central units are turned on in the correct order.
Setting up the SDC 8000 system y transmit the audio signal of the floor channel or an interpretation channel as “original soundtrack” to a broadcasting station, y connect an infrared language distribution system to the central unit, allowing guests or participants who don’t have their own conference console to follow the conference via infrared headphones. These guests or participants can choose between the floor channel and up to 28 interpretation channels.
Setting up the SDC 8000 system Connecting PA systems, recording units, etc. Via the audio outputs you can connect e.g. a PA system, a recording unit, etc. Connect the desired unit as follows: 왘 The signals of the floor channel are available at the XLR-3M audio output AUX OUT 1 and the 9-pole sub-D socket AUX OUT 2 . 왘 The signals of up to three interpretation channels are available at the outputs AUX OUT 3-4-5 of the 9-pole sub-D socket.
Setting up the SDC 8000 system 왘 Connect the black RJ 45 plug of the system cable to the DATA OUT socket of the central unit. 왘 Connect the grey RJ 45 plug of the system cable to the DIGITAL BUS IN socket of the analog output unit. Daisy-chaining SDC 8000 AO analog output units To daisy-chain SDC 8000 AO analog output units: 왘 Connect the DIGITAL BUS OUT socket of the first SDC 8000 AO to the DIGITAL BUS IN socket of the second SDC 8000 AO, and so on.
Setting up the SDC 8000 system Connecting a PC to the central unit If your system comprises interpreter consoles, you require a PC with two serial interfaces: y The conference management software accesses the conference configuration via the central unit’s COM 3 interface . y The interpreter management software accesses the interpreter configuration via the central unit’s COM 1 interface .
Configuring the SDC 8000 system Configuring the SDC 8000 system After having connected all system components, you have to configure your conference and interpretation system via the central unit’s operating menu. Introduction to the central unit’s operating menu Via the central unit’s operating menu, the SDC 8000 conference and interpretation system can be configured for any room, any number of participants and any conference use.
Configuring the SDC 8000 system The following overview shows how to navigate through the main menus. >Volume = ENTER SDC 8000 Vx.xx 1 Conference EXIT SDC 8000 Vx.xx EXIT 2 Interpretation EXIT SDC 8000 Vx.xx 3 Aux-In/Out SDC 8000 Vx.xx EXIT 4 System EXIT SDC 8000 Vx.xx 5 * Language SDC 8000 Vx.xx EXIT 6 License An overview of the settings that can be adjusted in the main and submenus is given on the following pages.
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Configuring the SDC 8000 system Setting the volume of the consoles’ built-in loudspeakers The bars on the start display indicate the current volume setting for the consoles’ built-in loudspeakers. To set the volume of the consoles’ built-in loudspeakers: >Volume = P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 왘 Turn the jog wheel on the central unit. If you turn the jog wheel clockwise, the volume of the consoles’ built-in loudspeakers is increased, if you turn the jog wheel counter-clockwise, the volume is reduced.
Configuring the SDC 8000 system Manually initializing all conference consoles If it is important that the conference consoles are assigned microphone numbers in a certain order, we recommend choosing the manual initialization. Initialize Units 1 Manual Init 왘 From the central unit’s operating menu, choose “Conference”, “Initialize Units” and “Manual Init ” one after the other. The red signal light rings and the “Microphone active” LEDs on all conference consoles start flashing.
Configuring the SDC 8000 system Manual Init 2 Add Unit 왘 Choose “Add Unit”. Only the signal light rings of the conference consoles not yet initialized remain flashing. 왘 Press the MICRO key of the conference consoles which you want to add to your configuration. As soon as the initialization of a conference console is accepted by the central unit, the signal light ring of the console goes off.
Configuring the SDC 8000 system To assign a “reserved” microphone number to a conference console to be added to an already existing configuration: Initialize Units 1 Manual Init 왘 From the central unit’s operating menu, choose “Conference”, “Initialize Units” and “Manual Init ” one after the other. The red signal light rings and the “Microphone active” LEDs on all conference consoles start flashing. Delete Unit Micro Number = 00 왘 Choose “Delete Unit”.
Configuring the SDC 8000 system Setting the speaker limit You have to set the speaker limit, i.e. the max. number of speakers who can take the floor simultaneously, for the following conference modes: y “No request” y “With request” y “With Req. No clear” y “Direct Access” Conference 2 Max # Microphones 왘 From the central unit’s operating menu, choose “Conference” and “Max # Microphones” one after the other. The current number is shown on the display. Max # Microphones Max.
Configuring the SDC 8000 system Adjusting the audio settings for the consoles’ microphones Conference 5 Micro Via the “Micro ” menu item, you can adjust the audio settings (automatic gain reduction, bass, middle and treble response) for the consoles’ microphones. If several participants speak simultaneously, feedback and loud hissing can occur. In order to prevent feedback, you can activate the automatic gain reduction.
Configuring the SDC 8000 system Testing the consoles’ built-in loudspeakers Via the “Test Tone” menu item, you can check if the consoles are connected correctly and if the consoles’ built-in loudspeakers are working correctly. To activate the test tone: Options 1 Test Tone 왘 From the central unit’s operating menu, choose “Conference”, “Options” and “Test Tone ” one after the other. 왘 Choose “Status = On”. All loudspeakers produce the test tone. 왘 To change the volume of the test tone, choose “Level ”.
Configuring the SDC 8000 system Configuring the display of the voting options If the conference manager or chaiman starts a voting session, the voting options are shown on the displays of all conference consoles: MIC N.: 0001 VOTE 1 OF 3 + 0 MIC N.: 0001 VOTE 1 OF 5 - ++ + 0 - -- To change the display of the voting options: Options 4 Vote Labels 왘 From the central unit’s operating menu, choose “ Conference”, “Options ” and ”Vote Labels” one after the other.
Configuring the SDC 8000 system You can save two different interpreter configurations in the central unit: “CONFIG 1” and “CONFIG 2”. This allows you to quickly and easily adapt you interpretation system to a new conference. In addition, you can modify the currently active interpreter configuration at any time. Creating a new interpreter configuration To create a new interpreter configuration: 1. Define the number of booths as described under “Setting the max.
Configuring the SDC 8000 system Modifying the currently active interpreter configuration You can modify the following features of the currently active interpreter configuration: y the main target language (A-channel) y the second target language (B-channel) y the auto-relay interpretation for the interpreters (auto-floor) To modify the currently active interpreter configuration: Configuration Current 1.
Configuring the SDC 8000 system Attention! If – after having loaded an interpreter configuration – you have to reinitialize the interpreter consoles, for example because you had to remove or add consoles, it is vital to reset the interpretation system! Options Interpretation 4 Options The “Options ” menu item on the “Interpretation” menu allows you to configure the basic features of your interpretation system: y The max. number of interpreter booths or languages y The max.
Configuring the SDC 8000 system language. You then have to configure your system so that it comprises three interpreter booth with two interpreter consoles each.
Configuring the SDC 8000 system Configuring the language options for the interpreter booths Interpretation 1 Configuration The “Configuration” menu item on the “Interpretation” menu allows you to configure the language options for the interpreter booths: y the main target language (A-channel) y the second target language (B-channel) y the auto-relay interpretation for the interpreters (auto-floor) Save Config.
Configuring the SDC 8000 system Booth Configuration 2 B-channel 왘 Choose “B-channel” and press the ENTER key. A booth number is shown on the display. 왘 Choose the number of the booth whose main target language corresponds to the language you want to configure for the B-channel.
Configuring the SDC 8000 system Half-automatically initializing all interpreter consoles on the central unit Once you have configured the number of interpreter booth (see “Setting the max. number of interpreter booths/languages” on page 86) and the number of interpreter consoles per booth (see “Setting the max.
Configuring the SDC 8000 system 왘 Press the RELAY 1 key pressed. of the desired interpreter console and keep it 왘 While keeping the RELAY 1 key pressed, press the “MENU 왖” or “MENU 왔” menu selection key until the desired booth number (BOOTH) is shown on the display. Press Mic to confirm BOOTH 02 DESK 01 왘 Press the MICRO key to transmit the selected booth number to the central unit.
Configuring the SDC 8000 system 왘 Press the MICRO key to transmit the selected desk number to the central unit. Note! If an error occurs during initialization, the text “Init Refused” is shown on the displays of the interpreter consoles. In this case, reinitialize the interpreter consoles. 왘 If all booth and desk numbers are assigned correctly, press the ENTER key on the central unit to save this configuration.
Configuring the SDC 8000 system 00 FLO 00 FLO 00 FLO 01 ENG 02 ARA 00 FLO 왘 If all booth and desk numbers are assigned correctly, press the ENTER key on the central unit to save this configuration. The displays of the interpreter consoles show the languages assigned to the A-channel and the B-channel and other related information (see example illustration on the left). The interpreter consoles are now ready for operation.
Configuring the SDC 8000 system Configuring the audio inputs and outputs You can connect external audio sources such as a CD player, a microphone with preamplifier etc. to the central unit’s audio inputs. Instead of connecting an external audio source, you can connect the audio output of a conference system installed in a separate room to carry out a remote conference. Via the audio outputs, you can connect e.g. a recording unit.
Configuring the SDC 8000 system Assigning a channel to an audio output Each of the audio outputs AUX OUT 3, AUX OUT 4 and AUX OUT 5 can be assigned a channel. The maximum number of channels available depends on your license. The configuration of two channels/languages is licensefree. In order to be able to configure more than two channels/languages, you have to purchase one of the language licenses available (see “Licenses” on page 103).
Configuring the SDC 8000 system Adjusting the input level of an audio input To adjust the input level of the two audio inputs: 왘 From the central unit’s operating menu, choose “Aux-In/Out”. 왘 Choose the desired audio input. 왘 Choose “Level”. The current input level is shown on the display. Aux In 1 1 Level 왘 Adjust the input level and press the ENTER key to save your setting.
Configuring the SDC 8000 system The following table shows the possible switch positions and the resulting channel assignments: DIP switches Rotary switch OUT 0 OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8 2 1 OFF OFF 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 OFF OFF 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OFF OFF 2 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OFF OFF ... 0 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Configuring the SDC 8000 system Making a system diagnosis Displaying the number of consoles connected to the central unit To display the number of consoles connected to the central unit: 왘 From the central unit’s operating menu, choose “System”, “Diagnostics” and “Port Status” one after the other. The ports P1 to P6 with their respective number of connected consoles are shown on the display.
Configuring the SDC 8000 system Configuring an “ambient sound” console System 4 Ambient Sound Optionally, you can use an “ambient sound” console with your SDC 8000 conference and interpretation system. As soon as all other consoles in the conference room are deactivated, the “ambient sound” console automatically turns on in order to reproduce the ambient noise within the conference room.
Configuring the SDC 8000 system To turn the AUX output signal of the “ambient sound” console on or off: Ambient Sound 왘 From the central unit’s operating menu, choose “System”, “Ambient Sound ” and “Aux Out ” one after the other. 3 Aux Out 왘 To turn the AUX output signal on, choose “Switch Off = No“; to turn the AUX output signal off, choose “Switch Off = Yes”. Aux Out 왘 Press the ENTER key to save your setting.
Configuring the SDC 8000 system Displaying the central unit’s serial number To display the central unit’s serial number: License 1 Serial Number 왘 From the central unit’s operating menu, choose “License” and “Serial Number” one after the other. The serial number is shown on the display.
If problems occur... If problems occur... Replacing a fuse If the fuse of a central unit has blown, the subsequent consoles cannot be powered. To replace the fuse: 왘 Use a screwdriver to carefully loosen the fuse holder and pull it out completely. 왘 Remove the faulty fuse. 왘 Insert a new fuse (5 x 20 mm, 3.15 AT).
Accessories System components 9411 SDC 8000 CU Central unit 9419 SDC 8000 AO Analog output unit with nine outputs on request Control panel according to customer specifications 9412 SDC 8000 D Delegate unit 9415 SDC 8000 C Chairman unit 9413 SDC 8000 DC Delegate unit with channel selection keys 9416 SDC 8000 CC Chairman unit with channel selection keys 9414 SDC 8000 DV Delegate unit with voting function 9417 SDC 8000 CV Chairman unit with voting function 9849 SDC 8000 CARD Chip car
Specifications Specifications Consoles SDC 8000 D Frequency response 100 – 14,000 Hz Pick-up pattern cardioid Headphone socket 3.5 mm jack (≥ 16 Ω) Maximum output level at headphone socket 1.5 V at 32 Ω S/N at headphone output > 75 dBA Power consumption max. 3.7 W Operating temperature 0 to +50 °C Standards IEC 849 Housing recyclable ABS Dimensions approx. W 150 mm, H 80 mm, D 185 mm Microphone gooseneck length approx. 380 mm Weight approx.
Specifications SDC 8000 DC Frequency response 100 – 14,000 Hz Pick-up pattern cardioid Headphone socket 3.5 mm jack (≥ 16 Ω) Maximum output level at headphone socket 1.5 V at 32 Ω S/N at headphone output > 75 dBA Power consumption max. 3.8 W Operating temperature 0 to +50 °C Standards IEC 849 Housing recyclable ABS Dimensions approx. W 150 mm, H 80 mm, D 185 mm Microphone gooseneck length approx. 380 mm Weight approx.
Specifications SDC 8000 DV Frequency response 100 – 14,000 Hz Pick-up pattern cardioid Headphone socket 3.5 mm jack (≥ 16 Ω) Maximum output level at headphone socket 1.5 V at 32 Ω S/N at headphone output > 75 dBA Power consumption max. 4 W Operating temperature 0 to +50 °C Standards IEC 849 Housing recyclable ABS Dimensions approx. W 150 mm, H 80 mm, D 185 mm Microphone gooseneck length approx. 380 mm Weight approx.
Specifications SDC 8000 ID Frequency response 100 – 14,000 Hz Pick-up pattern cardioid Headphone socket 3.5 mm jack (≥ 16 Ω) Maximum output level at headphone socket 1.5 V at 32 Ω S/N at headphone output > 75 dBA Power consumption max. 4 W Operating temperature 0 to +50 °C Standards IEC 849 Housing recyclable ABS Dimensions approx. W 150 mm, H 80 mm, D 185 mm Microphone gooseneck length approx. 380 mm Weight approx.
Specifications SDC 8000 CU central unit AUX IN 1,2 XLR-3F, transformer balanced Input level max. +14 dBu Input impedance > 6 kΩ at 1 kHz Frequency response 100 – 14,000 Hz AUX OUT 1 XLR-3M, transformer balanced Output level max. +6 dBu Output impedance < 200 Ω at 1 kHz S/N max. 78 dBA Frequency response 100 – 14,000 Hz THD+N ≤ 0.05 % (0 dBu) AUX OUT 2,3,4,5 9-pole sub-D, unbalanced Output level max.
Specifications SDC 8000 AO analog output unit Power supply 48 V DC supplied via SDC 8000 CU DATA OUT port Frequency response 100 – 14,000 Hz Output level (XLR) max. 0 dBu, balanced Output level (RCA): max. 0 dBu, unbalanced Output Impedance ≤ 80 Ω at 1 kHz S/N 77 dBA Operating temperature 0 to +50 °C Dimensions 483 (19“) x 43.
Appendix A: Camera control protocol Appendix A: Camera control protocol The SDC 8000 conference and interpretation system supports camera control. The central unit sends a control command to the connected camera control: y when a delegate or chairman unit is activated, y when a delegate or chairman unit is deactivated, y when all active microphones are deactived one after the other, y when all active microphones are deactived simultaneously (priority function), y every 5 seconds for synchronization.
General syntax %M00030110 %m00030130 %1r000052 A delegate unit is activated. A delegate unit is deactivated. All active microphones are deactivated and the camera control should reset itself to a neutral starting position. {'%'}{'M'}{Mic.-No.(4)}{CRC(4)} {'%'}{'m'}{Mic.-No.(4)}{CRC(4)} All active microphones are deactivated simultaneously. All active microphones are deactivated simultaneously. No microphones are active.
Appendix B: Control panel protocol Appendix B: Control panel protocol The SDC 8000 conference and interpretation system supports a control panel. The central unit sends a control command to the connected control panel: y when a delegate or chairman unit is activated, y when a delegate or chairman unit is deactivated, y a microphone goes into request mode, y when all active microphones are deactived simultaneously (priority function).
General meaning Change the conference mode. Activate the test tone. Deactivate the test tone. {'%'}{'1'}{'U'}{Conference mode(2)}{CRC(4)} {'%'}{'1'}{'v'}{CRC(4)} {'%'}{'1'}{'w'}{CRC(4)} The control panel is to be restarted and the correct information about all active microphones and all microphones in request mode is to be received. The microphone with the number '0002' is to be activated. Examples All microphones are turned off. The microphone with the number '0002' goes into request mode.
Appendix C: Repeater for the SDC 8000 system Appendix C: Repeater for the SDC 8000 system A repeater is used to boost the signal on a system cable. When a system cable reaches a length of 100 m, the signal over the system cables becomes too weak. You can insert a repeater into the system cable to boost this signal. The repeater features an IN and an OUT socket.
Appendix C: Repeater for the SDC 8000 system Approval SENNHEISER electronic GmbH & Co. KG declare that these devices are in compliance with the applicable CE standards and regulations.
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