Sennheiser SDC 8000 - Manual

Contents 6 Displaying the booth and desk number of an interpreter console ....................................................................... 92Adding interpreter consoles to an existing configuration ..................................................................................... 92Loading...

Safety information 8 Safety information The Sennheiser SDC 8000 conference and interpretation system is state ofthe art and has been designed to meet the regulations in force.Nevertheless, the individual components of the SDC 8000 conference andinterpretation system can cause danger for persons and ...

Overview of the components of the SDC 8000 system 10 Overview of the components of the SDC 8000 system An SDC 8000 conference and interpretation system consists of thefollowing components: y Conference consoles for delegates and chairmen y Interpreter consoles y Central units y System cables y If re...

Overview of the components of the SDC 8000 system 12 y Additional functions for controlling the microphones:Via the computer screen, the conference manager can easily monitorwhich participants have made a request to speak, which participants arecurrently speaking, etc. All participants can be identi...

The components of the SDC 8000 system in detail 13 The components of the SDC 8000 system in detail The components described on the following pages are available for theSDC 8000 conference and interpretation system. The components yourequire depend on the desired size and use of the SDC 8000 system. ...

The components of the SDC 8000 system in detail 14 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 func...

The components of the SDC 8000 system in detail 17 SDC 8000 DC conference unit 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 ” chan...

The components of the SDC 8000 system in detail 19 SDC 8000 DV conference unit 22 22 IN socket (RJ 45) OUT socket (RJ 45) Headphone socket (3.5 mm jack) Loudspeaker Chip card slot “Chip card” LED “MENU 왖 ” and “MENU 왔 ” menu selection keys Red signal light ring Microphone “Microphone active” LED MIC...

The components of the SDC 8000 system in detail 21 SDC 8000 ID interpreter console 22 22 IN socket (RJ 45) OUT socket (RJ 45) Headphone socket (3.5 mm jack) Loudspeaker Chip card slot “Chip card” LED “Channel” LEDs “A” and “B“ Channel keys “A” and “B“ ENGAGED LEDs “A” and “B“ MESSAGE key MUTE key Re...

The components of the SDC 8000 system in detail 22 The SDC 8000 CU central unit CE COM 1 COM 2 COM 3 AUX OUT 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 AUX OUT 1 AUX IN 2 AUX IN 1 DATA OUT SLAVE OUT SLAVE IN MASTER OUT PORT 2 PORT 1 PORT 4 PORT 3 PORT 6 PORT 5 PORT 2 100-240 AC 50-60 Hz FUSE (5x20 mm) 3.15A(T) Headphone socket ...

The components of the SDC 8000 system in detail 23 The SDC 8000 AO analog output unit (optional) POWER SUPPLY LED (lights up, if power is supplied to the SDC 8000 AO) SYNC. LED (lights up, if the data exchange between the central unit and the SDC 8000 AO functions correctly) FLOOR LED (lights up, if...

The components of the SDC 8000 system in detail 24 The system cables The system cables required for your planned conference andinterpretation system must be ordered separately. The system cables areavailable with lengths of 2 m, 3 m, 5 m, 10 m, 20 m and 50 m. Via the system cables, you can: y interc...

Operating the components of the SDC 8000 system 25 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 ad...

Operating the components of the SDC 8000 system 26 왘 Press the MICRO key . Pressing the MICRO key on your console will automatically turn off themicrophone of the previous speaker (“first-in-first-out” principle). Thered signal light ring and the “Microphone active” LED on your console light up perm...

Operating the components of the SDC 8000 system 27 왘 Press the MICRO key . If the speaker limit has not yet been reached, you can take the floorimmediately. 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 ...

Operating the components of the SDC 8000 system 28 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 untilthe conference manager turns on your microphone. 왘 Press the MICRO key to “app...

Operating the components of the SDC 8000 system 29 Adjusting the volume of the headphones connected to a conference console To adjust the volume of the headphones connected to your conferenceconsole: 왘 Connect Sennheiser mono headphones to the 3.5 mm jack socket ( and/or ). 왘 First, use the headphon...

Operating the components of the SDC 8000 system 30 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 isshown on the displays of the consoles. Using the chip card slot of a conference console If the conference co...

Operating the components of the SDC 8000 system 31 Starting a voting session A voting session can be started by either the chairman or – provided thata PC with software control is connected to the central unit – the conferencemanager. With the SDC 8000 CV chairman unit with voting function, you can ...

Operating the components of the SDC 8000 system 33 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 theheadphones connected to your interpreter ...

Operating the components of the SDC 8000 system 35 Switching between the A-channel and the B-channel If you interpret into a second language, you have to switch from the A-channel 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 li...

Operating the components of the SDC 8000 system 36 The interpreters can individually adjust both the volume of theirconsoles’ built-in loudspeakers and the volume of the connectedheadphones. The F1, F2 and F3 menu keys The F1 and F3 menu keys serve to lock the central unit. The F2 menu keyhas no fun...

Operating the components of the SDC 8000 system 37 Working with the central unit’s operating menu To choose a menu item from the central unit’s operating menu: 왘 Make sure that the central unit is turned on and that all conference/interpreter consoles are connected.The start display appears, showing...

Structuring the SDC 8000 system 38 Structuring the SDC 8000 system This chapter provides information on how your system can be structuredand which components are required for the different expansion stages. Finally, this chapter also gives an overview of additional audio equipmentthat can be connect...

Structuring the SDC 8000 system 40 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 centralunits are connected as “slaves” to the central unit c...

Structuring the SDC 8000 system 41 Calculating the voltage drop on the system cables Every meter of system cable and every console in a string causes a voltagedrop. Thus, the further back a console is located in a string, the less voltageit receives. Delivery includes a Microsoft Excel document with...

Structuring the SDC 8000 system 42 Selectable modes between or within interpreter booths With the SDC 8000 system, you can choose between three “modesbetween booths” and two “modes in booth”. Via the “modes between booths”, you fix the responsibilities ofinterpreters who are seated in different boot...

Structuring the SDC 8000 system 43 Mode in booths: “Mixed” Interpreters who are seated in the same booth and interpret into the sametarget language can activate their interpreter consoles any time bypressing the MICRO key – even simultaneously. When two interpreters simultaneously interpret into the...

Structuring the SDC 8000 system 44 The below illustration shows the relay interpretation process (auto-floor). If the original floor language is a language of which all interpreters have acomplete understanding and from which they work, you do not have to enable this function. In this case, all inte...

Structuring the SDC 8000 system 45 Using external equipment External audio signals can be fed to the conference and interpretationsystem and channels (floor channel and interpretation channels) can beoutput. You can, for example, y connect a wireless microphone, enabling a speaker to move aroundfree...

Setting up the SDC 8000 system 47 Setting up the SDC 8000 system This chapter provides information on how to set up and operate theSDC 8000 conference and interpretation system. Preparing the SDC 8000 system components for set up Conference and interpreter consoles After unpacking the consoles, you ...

Setting up the SDC 8000 system 48 other synthetics. Despite a thorough testing of the synthetics used byus, 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 ex...

Setting up the SDC 8000 system 49 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. ...

Setting up the SDC 8000 system 51 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 audiooutput AUX OUT 1 and the 9-pole sub-D ...

Setting up the SDC 8000 system 52 왘 Connect the black RJ 45 plug of the system cable to the DATA OUTsocket of the central unit. 왘 Connect the grey RJ 45 plug of the system cable to the DIGITAL BUS INsocket of the analog output unit. Daisy-chaining SDC 8000 AO analog output units To daisy-chain SDC 8...

Setting up the SDC 8000 system 53 Connecting a PC to the central unit If your system comprises interpreter consoles, you require a PC with twoserial interfaces: y The conference management software accesses the conferenceconfiguration via the central unit’s COM 3 interface . y The interpreter manage...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 54 Configuring the SDC 8000 system After having connected all system components, you have to configureyour conference and interpretation system via the central unit’s operatingmenu. Introduction to the central unit’s operating menu Via the central unit’s operating men...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 55 The following overview shows how to navigate through the main menus. An overview of the settings that can be adjusted in the main andsubmenus is given on the following pages. >Volume = SDC 8000 Vx.xx SDC 8000 Vx.xx SDC 8000 Vx.xx SDC 8000 Vx.xx SDC 8000 Vx.xx SD...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 56 The submenus of the “Conference” menu (part 1 of 6) 1 Conference Conference 1 Operating Mode Conference 2 Max # Microphones Operating Mode ENTER EXIT ENTER EXIT 2 Max # Microphones Max Micro = 4 Press ENTER to Save ENTER EXIT Loudspeaker 1 Volume 3 Loudspeaker ENTE...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 57 The submenus of the “Conference” menu (part 2 of 6) Micro 1 Aut. Gain Red. Aut. Gain Red. = 05 4 Mikro ENTER EXIT EXIT Mikro ENTER EXIT Conference Press ENTER to Save ENTER ENTER EXIT ENTER ENTER EXIT ENTER EXIT EXIT 2 Interpretation 5 Initialise units ENTER EXIT E...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 58 The submenus of the “Conference” menu (part 3 of 6) Initialise Unit 1 Manual Init Manual Init 1 Full Init Manual Init 2 Add Unit Full Init Press ENTER to Save ENTER ENTER EXIT ENTER EXIT Add Unit Press ENTER to Save ENTER EXIT ENTER ENTER Manual Init 3 Delete Unit ...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 59 The submenus of the “Conference” menu (part 4 of 6) Conference 5 Initialise Units Initialise Units 2 Automatic Init Initialise Units 3 Load Defaults Automatic Init Save initialisation Press ENTER to ENTER EXIT ENTER EXIT Load Defaults Configuration will be overwrit...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 60 The submenus of the “Conference” menu (part 5 of 6) Options 1 Test Tone Test Tone 1 Status Test Tone 2 Level Test Tone Status = OFF ENTER ENTER EXIT ENTER EXIT Test Tone Level = LOW Test Tone Frequency = HIGH ENTER EXIT Test Tone 3 Frequency ENTER EXIT Options 2 Te...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 61 The submenus of the “Conference” menu (part 6 of 6) Options 3 Light Ring Options 4 Vote Labels Light Ring Blink in request Press ENTER to save Vote Labels 2 + ENTER ENTER EXIT ENTER EXIT Vote Labels + = A2 Vote Labels 0 = A3 ENTER EXIT Vote Labels 3 0 ENTER EXIT 6 ...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 62 The submenus of the “Interpretation” menu (part 1 of 5) ENTER 1 Conference Interpretation 1 Configuration SDC 8000 Vx.xx 2 Interpretation EXIT 3 Aux-In/Out 2 Initialise Units Select Booth Booth = 01 Booth Configuration 1 Language Booth Configuration 2 B-Channel Boo...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 63 The submenus of the “Interpretation” menu (part 2 of 5) ENTER 1 Conference Interpretation 1 Configuration SDC 8000 Vx.xx 2 Interpretation EXIT 3 Aux-In/Out 2 Initialise Units 1 New Select Booth Booth = 01 Booth Configuration 1 Language Booth Configuration 2 B-Chann...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 64 The submenus of the “Interpretation” menu (part 3 of 5) Load Config 1 Press ENTER to load ENTER ENTER EXIT 1 Conference Interpretation 1 Configuration SDC 8000 Vx.xx 2 Interpretation EXIT 3 Aux-In/Out 2 Initialise Units ENTER 2 Current Configuration 3 Load EXIT

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 65 The submenus of the “Interpretation” menu (part 4 of 5) Interpretation 2 Initialise Units Initialise Units 1 Full Init Initialise Units 2 Add Unit Full Init Press ENTER to Save ENTER ENTER EXIT EXIT Reset Press ENTER to perform Reset ENTER EXIT Add Unit Press ENTER...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 66 The submenus of the “Interpretation” menu (part 5 of 5) Interpretation 4 Options Options 1 Max # Booths Options 2 Max # Desks Max # Booths Max Booths = 04 Press ENTER to Save ENTER ENTER EXIT EXIT Max # Desks Max Desks = 3 Press ENTER to Save Mode between Booths Mo...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 73 The submenus of the “System” menu (part 1 of 2) System 1 Diagnostics Diagnostics 1 Port Status Diagnostics 2 Port Errors ENTER ENTER EXIT ENTER EXIT ENTER EXIT System 2 Camera Control Camera Control Status = OFF Press ENTER to Save ENTER EXIT ENTER System 3 Control...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 74 The submenus of the “System” menu (part 2 of 2) System 4 Ambient Sound Ambient Sound 1 Status Ambient Sound 2 Loudspeaker Status Status = ON Press ENTER to Save ENTER ENTER EXIT EXIT System 5 Version Version xx-xx-xx x.xx ENTER EXIT Loudspeaker Switch Off = Yes Pre...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 75 The submenus of the “Language” and the “License” menu (part 1 of 1) SDC 8000 Vx.xx 5 * Language Language 1 Choose Language License 1 Serial Number Choose Language English ENTER ENTER EXIT EXIT ENTER EXIT Serial Number xxxxxxxx ENTER EXIT SDC 8000 Vx.xx 6 License 4 ...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 76 Setting the volume of the consoles’ built-in loudspeakers The bars on the start display indicate the current volume setting for theconsoles’ built-in loudspeakers. To set the volume of the consoles’ built-in loudspeakers: 왘 Turn the jog wheel on the central unit. I...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 77 Manually initializing all conference consoles If it is important that the conference consoles are assigned microphonenumbers in a certain order, we recommend choosing the manualinitialization. 왘 From the central unit’s operating menu, choose “ Conference ”, “ Initi...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 78 왘 Choose “ Add Unit ”. Only the signal light rings of the conference consoles not yet initializedremain 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 a...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 79 To assign a “reserved” microphone number to a conference console to beadded to an already existing configuration: 왘 From the central unit’s operating menu, choose “ Conference ”, “ Initialize Units ” and “ Manual Init ” one after the other. The red signal light rin...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 80 Setting the speaker limit You have to set the speaker limit, i.e. the max. number of speakers who cantake the floor simultaneously, for the following conference modes: y “No request” y “With request” y “With Req. No clear” y “Direct Access” 왘 From the central unit’...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 81 Adjusting the audio settings for the consoles’ microphones 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, feedba...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 82 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 workingcorrectly. To activate the test tone: 왘 From the central unit’s operating menu, ...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 83 Configuring the display of the voting options If the conference manager or chaiman starts a voting session, the votingoptions are shown on the displays of all conference consoles: To change the display of the voting options: 왘 From the central unit’s operating menu...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 84 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 canmodify the currently active interpreter configura...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 85 Modifying the currently active interpreter configuration You can modify the following features of the currently active interpreterconfiguration: y the main target language (A-channel) y the second target language (B-channel) y the auto-relay interpretation for the ...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 86 Attention! If – after having loaded an interpreter configuration – you have to re-initialize the interpreter consoles, for example because you had toremove or add consoles, it is vital to reset the interpretation system! Options The “ Options ” menu item on the “ I...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 87 language. You then have to configure your system so that it comprisesthree interpreter booth with two interpreter consoles each. Configuring the operating mode between booths To determine whether or not interpreter consoles installed in differentbooths but configur...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 88 Configuring the language options for the interpreter booths 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 (...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 89 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 languagecorresponds to the language you want to configure for the B-channel. Example: Let us assume that there are three inter...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 92 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, re-initialize the interpreter consoles. 왘 I...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 93 왘 If all booth and desk numbers are assigned correctly, press the ENTERkey on the central unit to save this configuration.The displays of the interpreter consoles show the languages assignedto the A-channel and the B-channel and other related information (seeexampl...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 94 Configuring the audio inputs and outputs You can connect external audio sources such as a CD player, a microphonewith preamplifier etc. to the central unit’s audio inputs. Instead of connecting an external audio source, you can connect the audiooutput of a conferen...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 95 Assigning a channel to an audio output Each of the audio outputs AUX OUT 3, AUX OUT 4 and AUX OUT 5 can beassigned a channel. The maximum number of channels available dependson your license. The configuration of two channels/languages is license-free. In order to b...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 96 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. 왘 ...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 97 The following table shows the possible switch positions and the resultingchannel assignments: (*) can be set to position “ON” or “OFF” The row marked in grey shows the factory-preset standard configuration. The column marked in grey shows the reference output OUT 1...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 98 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...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 99 Configuring an “ambient sound” console Optionally, you can use an “ambient sound” console with your SDC 8000conference and interpretation system. As soon as all other consoles in theconference room are deactivated, the “ambient sound” consoleautomatically turns on ...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 100 To turn the AUX output signal of the “ambient sound” console on or off: 왘 From the central unit’s operating menu, choose “ System ”, “ Ambient Sound ” and “ Aux Out ” one after the other. 왘 To turn the AUX output signal on, choose “ Switch Off = No “; to turn the ...

Configuring the SDC 8000 system 101 Displaying the central unit’s serial number To display the central unit’s 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. Displaying the license code ...

If problems occur... 102 If problems occur... Replacing a fuse If the fuse of a central unit has blown, the subsequent consoles cannot bepowered. To replace the fuse: 왘 Use a screwdriver to carefully loosen the fuse holder and pull it outcompletely. 왘 Remove the faulty fuse. 왘 Insert a new fuse (5 x...

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 ...

Specifications 104 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 levelat 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 ...

Specifications 109 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 +...

Appendix A: Camera control protocol 110 Appendix A: Camera control protocol The SDC 8000 conference and interpretation system supports cameracontrol. The central unit sends a control command to the connectedcamera control: y when a delegate or chairman unit is activated, y when a delegate or chairma...

Appendix B: Control panel protocol 112 Appendix B: Control panel protocol The SDC 8000 conference and interpretation system supports a controlpanel. The central unit sends a control command to the connected controlpanel: y when a delegate or chairman unit is activated, y when a delegate or chairman ...

Appendix C: Repeater for the SDC 8000 system 114 Appendix C: Repeater for the SDC 8000 system A repeater is used to boost the signal on a system cable. When a systemcable reaches a length of 100 m, the signal over the system cablesbecomes too weak. You can insert a repeater into the system cable to ...

Appendix C: Repeater for the SDC 8000 system 115 Approval SENNHEISER electronic GmbH & Co. KG declare that these devices are incompliance with the applicable CE standards and regulations.

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