Sennheiser ADN - Manual

Available system components – scope of delivery 6 Available system components – scope of delivery The following ADN system components are available: Central unit (Cat. No.: 502757) 1 ADN CU1 central unit1 quick guide 1 CD ROM (including, among other things, the “Conference Manager” software (Windows...

7 Overview of the components Overview of the components For conferencing, you require: • 1 ADN CU1 central unit • ADN D1 delegate units • ADN C1 chairman units (optional, for granting speaking privileges) • SDC CBL RJ-45 system cables (available in different lengths) • “Conference Manager” software ...

Overview of the components 8 ADN D1 delegate unit Sound inlet basket with firmly fixed windshield IN socket Signal light ring OUT socket Headphone socket Headphone volume control for headphone socket Microphone key Microphone LED Loudspeaker 쐋

9 Overview of the components ADN C1 chairman unit Sound inlet basket with firmly fixed windshield IN socket Signal light ring OUT socket Headphone socket Priority key Next key Headphone volume control for headphone socket Microphone key Microphone LED Loudspeaker 쐋

Overview of the components 10 ADN CU1 central unit A Front view B Rear view On/off switch IN audio input Standard display key OUT audio output Display panel PORT II socket (RJ 45) for connection of conference units Jog dial PORT I socket (RJ 45) for connection of conference units ESC key (Escape) VG...

11 Overview of the components Overview of the ADN CU1 display panel After switch-on, the central unit’s display shows a progress bar for approx. 30 seconds and then the standard display: Text/icon Possible display/function Conference mode Current conference mode: “ Direct Access ”, “ Override ”, “ R...

Overview of the components 12 The “Conference Manager” software The “Conference Manager” software allows you to conveniently configure and control the entire conference via a Windows PC or directly via the central unit. For further information on the software, refer to the chapter “Using the “Confer...

15 Putting the conference system into operation Putting the conference system into operation Preparing the central unit for use Setting up the central unit on a flat surface or mounting it into a rack If you want to place the central unit on a flat surface : 왘 Make sure that the air vents are not co...

Putting the conference system into operation 16 왘 Slide the central unit with the mounted rack mount “ears” into the 19” rack and support the weight with e.g. a rack tray. 왘 Secure the rack mount “ears” to the rack. Connecting the central unit to the mains 왘 First connect the mains cable to the main...

17 Putting the conference system into operation Setting up the conference system Installing the cable holder If you want to permanently install your conference system in a room, use the optional cable holders (see “Accessories” on page 108). 왘 Tilt the conference units as shown. 왘 Hold the conferenc...

Putting the conference system into operation 18 If you are using cable holders (see previous chapter): 왘 Choose a suitable cover for the cable holder : 왘 Affix the covers as shown. 왘 Slightly tighten the supplied screws (approx. 0.05 Nm). To connect the conference units to the central unit: 왘 Use a ...

19 Putting the conference system into operation Connecting external audio devices to the central unit To output the floor channel via an external audio device: 왘 Use an XLR cable to connect the OUT audio output of the central unit to an external audio device. To connect an external audio source and ...

Putting the conference system into operation 20 Running the software on a separate Windows PC To run the “Conference Manager” software on a separate Windows PC, the PC must meet the system requirements listed on page 50. 왘 Use a network cable (Cat5) to connect the Ethernet socket of the central unit...

21 Using the central unit Using the central unit Deactivating the lock mode of the central unit If the lock mode is activated (see page 43), you have to deactivate it in order to be able to operate the central unit: Functions of the keys 왘 Press the jog dial or any other key.“ Lock ” appears on the ...

Configuring the conference system via the central unit 22 Configuring the conference system via the central unit Overview of the operating menu ConferenceAudioSystem Languages Settings “Main Menu” Network ContrastLockRestore Factory Defaults “Settings” submenu Conference ModeMicrophone LimitRequest ...

25 Configuring the conference system via the central unit Working with the operating menu By way of example of the “ Microphone Limit ” menu item, this section describes how to use the operating menu. Information on the factory default settings of the operating menu can be found in the appendix (see...

Configuring the conference system via the central unit 26 왘 Press the jog dial.Your setting is stored. You are back to the operating menu. Canceling an entry Or: To subsequently directly return to the last edited menu item: Exiting the operating menu Or: Adjusting the conference settings – “ Confere...

29 Configuring the conference system via the central unit 왘 Set the advance warning time. This setting affects your conference as follows (example): Determining the behavior when the individual speaking time is exceeded – “Reaction on Talktime Exceed” Possible settings: “ Continue ” and “ Cancel ” “...

31 Configuring the conference system via the central unit Adjusting the audio settings – “ Audio ” The “ Audio ” submenu allows you to adjust settings that affect the audio signals of the conference system. Adjusting settings for the OUT audio output and the IN audio input – “XLR Out” and “XLR In” S...

Configuring the conference system via the central unit 32 Adjusting settings for the floor channel – “Floor/Loudspeakers” Adjusting the processing of the conference units’ audio signals in the floor channel – “Audio Gain Reduction” Possible settings: “ 0.0 dB per Mic ” ... “ –3.0 dB per Mic ” and “ ...

Configuring the conference system via the central unit 34 Checking the system and detecting problems – “ System ” The “ System ” submenu provides information on the current status of your confer- ence system and any errors that have occured. After switch-on, the central unit automatically performs a...

Configuring the conference system via the central unit 38 System analysis – “Diagnostics” submenu The “ Diagnostics ” menu item provides information on the status of the current and voltage supply, on the status of data transmission and on interruptions due to faulty cables or cable connections. Dis...

41 Configuring the conference system via the central unit Displaying the hardware and software version – “Versions” submenu The “ Versions ” menu item provides information on your hardware and software versions. Information on firmware updates for your conference system is available from your Sennhe...

Configuring the conference system via the central unit 42 Adjusting further settings – “ Settings ” Adjusting network settings – “Network” submenu The “ Network ” submenu allows you to set the IP address allocation mode, the IP address and the subnet mask. For detailed information on network setting...

Running a conference 44 Running a conference The character of your conference (i.e. the conditions under which the participants can take the floor or are granted speaking privileges) depends on the settings of the central unit (see page 26). Possible settings: “ Direct Access ”, “ Override ” and “ R...

45 Running a conference Operating a delegate unit Taking the floor/Making a request to speak Depending on the conference mode set (see page 26) you can • take the floor immediately or • make a request to speak. You then have to wait until the chairman activates your microphone. If the conference mod...

Running a conference 46 Connecting headphones You can connect mono or stereo headphones to the conference unit to listen to the floor channel. The headphone volume can be individually adjusted on the confer-ence unit. 왘 Connect headphones with a 3.5 mm jack plug to the headphone socket . Setting the...

Running a conference 48 Muting all delegate units temporarily (priority function) Using the priority function, the chairman can interrupt a discussion at any time. The speaking privileges of all chairman units remain active at any time. 왘 Keep the priority key pressed for as long as you want to mute...

Using the “Conference Manager” software 50 The following overview shows the functions that are available depending on the connections status: Preparing the central unit’s integrated software for use Connecting and configuring the screen, mouse, and keyboard 왘 Connect the screen, mouse, and keyboard ...

Using the “Conference Manager” software 54 Settings to be adjusted via the central unit (see page 42): 왘 On the central unit, call up the “ IP Mode ” menu item. 왘 Select “ Dynamic IP ”. The central unit is automatically integrated in the network and no further steps have to be taken. b) The Windows ...

55 Using the “Conference Manager” software Starting/exiting the software The central unit’s integrated software To start the central unit’s integrated software: 왘 Switch on the central unit and the connected screen.The “Conference Manager” software is started in “Setup” operating mode and the Room V...

Using the “Conference Manager” software 56 Getting to know and adjusting the basic features of the software Overview of the software The main application window of the “Conference Manager” software consists of permanently visible elements and on views that depend on the operating mode. The following...

Using the “Conference Manager” software 58 Buttons for selecting the views Toolbar Buttons for selecting the operating mode Alternatively, you can also use the keyboard shortcuts listed next to the commands. b Button Function Changes to the Room View window where you can configure and/or control the...

61 Using the “Conference Manager” software Selecting the “Live” operating mode 왘 Prepare the “Live” operating mode and activate it (see page 95). To display the Room View window: 왘 Click the Room View button . To display the Delegate View window: 왘 Click the Delegate View button .

63 Using the “Conference Manager” software Using the full screen mode of the Windows software 왘 In the menu bar, click “ Edit ” > “ Full Screen ”. The full screen mode of the software is activated/deactivated. Adjusting the screen, mouse, and keyboard settings and the date/time setting of the cen...

Using the “Conference Manager” software 66 Using the conference system and the software Connecting the software to the central unit To connect the “Conference Manager” software to the central unit: 왘 Start the software (see page 55).The “ Open ” window appears. 왘 Click “ Connect ”. Or: 왘 In the menu...

Using the “Conference Manager” software 70 To save a newly created configuration on the hard disk of the Windows PC : 왘 In the menu bar, click “ Global Menu ” > “ Save ”. The “ Save Conference ” window appears. 왘 Select the “ Save as Local Conference Document ” option button. 왘 Click “ OK ”. The ...

Using the “Conference Manager” software 72 Preparing a conference and mapping a conference room – “Setup” operating mode In “Setup” operating mode, you can use photos and graphical elements to map a conference room. Using delegate lists, you can clearly assign conference units to conference particip...

85 Using the “Conference Manager” software Managing delegate data Creating a delegate list 왘 Click the Delegate View button . The Delegate View window appears (the screenshot below shows the Windows version of the software which features the additional buttons “ Import ” and “ Export ”). 왘 Click the...

Using the “Conference Manager” software 86 왘 Enter a file name. 왘 Select the desired storage location. 왘 Click “ OK ”. The window closes and the delegate list is exported as an XML file. Importing delegate lists* You can import delegate lists from other configurations: * 왘 Click the “ Import... ” bu...

Using the “Conference Manager” software 90 Adjusting the conference settings – “Setup” operating mode Adjusting the conference mode 왘 Click the button on the toolbar. The “ Conference Settings ” window appears. Adjusting the conference mode 왘 Select the desired conference mode from the “ Conference ...

95 Using the “Conference Manager” software Using the OUT audio output/IN audio input and setting the tone color To activate/deactivate the OUT audio output/IN audio input: 왘 Tick/untick the “ Audio XLR out “/ “ Audio XLR In ” check box. The OUT audio output/IN audio input is activated (check box is ...

Using the “Conference Manager” software 102 To change the speaking time limit: 왘 In the “ Talk Time ” box, enter the desired speaking time limit into the drop- down list field (see also page 91). Changing the conference mode 왘 From the “ Mode ” drop-down list in the “ Conference ” box, select the de...

Accessories 108 Accessories Cat. No . Description Central unit 502757 ADN CU1 central unit 054324 Mains cable, EU version, black, 1.8 m 054325 Mains cable, UK version, black, 1.8 m 054326 Mains cable, US version, black, 1.8 m 502031 ADN RMB-2 rack mount “ears” Conference units 502758 ADN D1 delegate...

109 Specifications Specifications ADN D1 and ADN C1 conference units Loudspeaker Microphone ADN CU1 central unit XLR IN Dimensions (w/o gooseneck) 185 x 63 x 140 mm (W x H x D) Weight approx. 700 g Supply voltage 35 V ... 52.8 V Power consumption 2 W (w/o reproduction via loudspeakers) Temperature r...

Specifications 110 XLR OUT Output resistance R OUT < 100 Ω Frequency response 20 Hz to 14.5 kHz; − 3 dB Output level max. +11 dBu Nominal level +6 dBu DHT (at 1 kHz) < 0.02% A-weighted at +7.5 dBu Signal-to-noise ratio > 80 dB A-weighted at +11 dBu

111 Appendix Appendix ADN CU1 mounting dimensions Factory default settings Menu item/description Factory default settings “ Conference Mode ” – conference mode “ Direct Access ” “ Microphone Limit ” – max. number of speakers who can take the floor simultaneously “ 4 ” “ Request Limit ” – max. number...

Appendix 112 Keyboard layouts The central unit support keyboards with the following language layouts: “ Blink on Request ” – flashing of the signal light ring when a request to speak is made activated (“ On ”) “ XLR Out Status ” – audio output activated (“ On ”) “ XLR Out Volume ” – audio ouput volu...

113 Appendix Microsoft Software License Terms Microsoft Software License Terms for Windows XP Embedded and Windows Embedded Standard Runtime These license terms are an agreement between you and Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG (Sennheiser). Please read them. They apply to the software include...

Manufacturer Declarations 116 Manufacturer Declarations Warranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on this product. For the current warranty conditions, please visit our website at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner. In compliance with the follo...

119 Index Index A Accessories 108 Adding conference units 48 ADN C1, see chairman unit ADN CU1 display panel, see display panel ADN CU1, see central unit Advance warning time adjusting 28, 91 Audio devices connecting to the central unit 19 Audio Gain Reduction 32, 94 Audio IN and Audio OUT 19, 31 ad...

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