Page 2 - Thank you for choosing Sennheiser!
2 Thank you for choosing Sennheiser! We have designed this product to give you reliable operation over manyyears. Over half a century of accumulated expertise in the design and man-ufacture of high-quality electro-acoustic equipment have made Sen-nheiser a world-leading company in this field. Please...
Page 3 - Contents; Important safety instructions
Contents 3 Contents Important safety instructions ..................................................................................................................................... 6 Important safety information ........................................................................................
Page 4 - Structuring the SDC 8200 system
Contents 4 Muting the microphone of the interpreter console ................................................................................................. 40Displaying text messages on the interpreter console’s display ............................................................................ 4...
Page 7 - Important safety information; Warning! Power source
Important safety information 7 Important safety information Warning! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to rain ormoisture. Do not open the unit as there are potentially dangerous voltagespresent inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Caution! U...
Page 8 - Maintenance and care
Important safety information 8 Maintenance and care No user serviceable parts inside! Do not attempt to service this unit your-self as opening or removing covers may expose dangerous voltage or otherhazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use ...
Page 9 - SDC 8200 – the digital conference and interpretation system
SDC 8200 – the digital conference and interpretation system 9 SDC 8200 – the digital conference and interpretation system The new SDC 8200 conference and interpretation system from Sennheiserutilizes all advantages of digital communications technology and offers itsusers a series of important featur...
Page 10 - Overview of the components of the SDC 8200 system; Conference consoles for delegates and chairmen; The conference consoles
Overview of the components of the SDC 8200 system 10 Overview of the components of the SDC 8200 system An SDC 8200 conference and interpretation system consists of the follow-ing components: y Conference consoles for delegates and chairmen y Interpreter consoles y Central units y System cables y If ...
Page 11 - The interpreter consoles; The SDC 8200 CU central unit
Overview of the components of the SDC 8200 system 11 The interpreter consoles The interpreter console incorporates all functions of a conference consolebut offers additional features required by the interpreters. The interpreter consoles are required if simultaneous interpretation isoffered at a con...
Page 12 - The SDC 8200 CU-M central unit; The system cables
Overview of the components of the SDC 8200 system 12 The SDC 8200 CU-M central unit The SDC 8200 CU-M central unit is the core of the SDC 8200 conference andinterpretation system and, at the same time, serves as an interface foradditional audio systems. Via the operating menu of the SDC 8200 CU-M ce...
Page 13 - The technology used
Overview of the components of the SDC 8200 system 13 y Display of voting results as diagrams:The results of votings can be presented graphically and can, for example,be displayed via a connected projector. In addition, it is possible to takevoting sessions with chip cards. Chip cards make sure that ...
Page 14 - The components of the SDC 8200 system in detail; The consoles; All consoles
The components of the SDC 8200 system in detail 14 The components of the SDC 8200 system in detail The components described on the following pages are available for theSDC 8200 conference and interpretation system. The components yourequire depend on the desired size and use of the SDC 8200 system. ...
Page 15 - Conference consoles with display and chip card slot
The components of the SDC 8200 system in detail 15 Conference consoles with display and chip card slot (SDC 8200 CV and SDC 8200 DV) feature: y a chip card slot for delegate identification y a dot matrix display (122 x 32 dots) for displaying voting options, vot-ing results and other important infor...
Page 18 - SDC 8200 DC conference unit
The components of the SDC 8200 system in detail 18 SDC 8200 DC conference unit IN socket (RJ 45) OUT socket (RJ 45) Right headphone output (3.5 mm mono jack socket) Loudspeaker Red signal light ring Microphone “Microphone active” LED Microphone key “Request to speak” LED Channel display with “ 왖 ” a...
Page 20 - SDC 8200 DV conference unit
The components of the SDC 8200 system in detail 20 SDC 8200 DV conference unit 22 22 IN socket (RJ 45) OUT socket (RJ 45) Right headphone output (3.5 mm mono jack socket) Loudspeaker Chip card slot “Chip card” LED “ 왖 ” and “ 왔 ” menu selection keys Red signal light ring Microphone “Microphone activ...
Page 22 - SDC 8200 ID interpreter console
The components of the SDC 8200 system in detail 22 SDC 8200 ID interpreter console 22 22 IN socket (RJ 45) OUT socket (RJ 45) Right headphone output (3.5 mm mono jack socket) Loudspeaker Chip card slot “Chip card” LED “Channel” LEDs “A” and “B“ Channel keys “A” and “B“ ENGAGED LEDs “A” and “B“ MESSA...
Page 25 - The SDC 8200 AO analog output unit (optional); POWER SUPPLY LED (lights up, if power is supplied to the SDC 8200 AO)
The components of the SDC 8200 system in detail 25 The SDC 8200 AO analog output unit (optional) POWER SUPPLY LED (lights up, if power is supplied to the SDC 8200 AO) SYNC. LED (lights up, if the data exchange between the central unit and the SDC 8200 AO functions correctly) FLOOR LED (lights up, if...
Page 27 - Operating the components of the SDC 8200 system; delegate unit; Turning the conference and interpretation system on/off; Turning on the central unit for the first time
Operating the components of the SDC 8200 system 27 Operating the components of the SDC 8200 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...
Page 28 - Turning interconnected SDC 8200 CU central units on/off; Operating the delegate units; Taking the floor / Making a request to speak
Operating the components of the SDC 8200 system 28 Turning interconnected SDC 8200 CU central units on/off When turning on a conference and interpretation system with severalSDC 8200 CU central units, it is important that the central units are turnedon in the correct order. 왘 First turn on the “mast...
Page 29 - Direct Access
Operating the components of the SDC 8200 system 29 1. In “ Direct Access ” mode: 왘 Press the microphone 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 t...
Page 30 - Group 3
Operating the components of the SDC 8200 system 30 5. In “ Group 3 ” mode: In this mode, the speaker limit is 3. 왘 Press the microphone 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 li...
Page 31 - With request
Operating the components of the SDC 8200 system 31 Note! You cannot “apply” for a comment by pressing the microphonekey . 왘 Signal your intention to take the floor e.g. by raising your hand or giv-ing another sign. The conference manager can either assign you the “speaking right” byturning on your m...
Page 32 - cannot
Operating the components of the SDC 8200 system 32 When the chairman or the conference manager turns on your micro-phone, the red signal light ring and the “Microphone active” LED on your console light up permanently and the green “Request tospeak” LED goes off. When the chairman or the conference m...
Page 33 - Selecting an interpretation channel
Operating the components of the SDC 8200 system 33 To adjust the volume of the headphones connected to your conferenceconsole: 왘 Connect Sennheiser mono headphones to the 3.5 mm mono jack socket( and/or ). 왘 First, use the headphone volume control ( and/or ) to reduce the headphone volume to the min...
Page 34 - To cast your vote, press the corresponding key; Operating the VIP units; If the chairperson presses the priority key
Operating the components of the SDC 8200 system 34 Vote 1 of 5 In “Vote 1 of 5” mode, you have the choice of five options (1 to 5): 왘 To cast your vote, press the corresponding key below the display. Your vote is counted.If voting is not secret, the corresponding voting LED lights up. After the voti...
Page 35 - Operating the chairman unit; Turning all active conference consoles off (priority)
Operating the components of the SDC 8200 system 35 Operating the chairman unit Turning all active conference consoles off (priority) All chairman units are equipped with a priority function, allowing thechairman to stop a discussion any time. By using this function, all activeconference consoles are...
Page 36 - Assigning a participant the “speaking right”
Operating the components of the SDC 8200 system 36 왘 To stop the voting session: – Stop “Vote 1/3” by pressing the key below “STOP”. The voting result is shown on the consoles with display. Press the key below “END” to clear the voting result from the dis-plays. – Stop “Vote 1/5” by pressing the pri...
Page 37 - Operating the interpreter consoles; Hearing damage due to high volumes!
Operating the components of the SDC 8200 system 37 If the SDC 8200 CV chairman unit is configured so that the request-to-speak list is shown on the display, this request-to-speak list is also shownon all SDC 8200 DV conference consoles. To configure the SDC 8200 CV chairman unit so that the request-...
Page 38 - Configuring the B-channel of an interpreter console
Operating the components of the SDC 8200 system 38 To adjust the volume and the middle and treble response of the head-phones connected to your interpreter console: 왘 Turn the control to adjust the volume of the connected headphones. 왘 Turn the control to adjust the middle response of the connected ...
Page 40 - Muting the microphone of the interpreter console; Operating the central unit; Adjusting the volume of the consoles’ built-in loudspeakers
Operating the components of the SDC 8200 system 40 Muting the microphone of the interpreter console To mute your microphone: 왘 Press the MUTE key and keep it pressed. Your microphone is muted. To turn on your microphone again: 왘 Release the MUTE key . Your mirophone is turned on again. Displaying te...
Page 41 - The F1, F2 and F3 function keys
Operating the components of the SDC 8200 system 41 The F1, F2 and F3 function keys The F1 and F3 function keys serve to lock the central unit. To lock the central unit: 왘 Make sure that the start display appears as shown on the left. If thestart display does not appear, press the EXIT key repeatedly...
Page 42 - Working with the central unit’s operating menu
Operating the components of the SDC 8200 system 42 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...
Page 43 - reset the conference and interpretation system (Reset)
Operating the components of the SDC 8200 system 43 y choose the audio settings for the AUX inputs and outputs of the centralunit y reset the conference and interpretation system (Reset) y configure the interpreter booths and the interpreter consoles y save and load the interpreter configurations
Page 44 - Interconnecting the conference/interpreter consoles; The three expansion stages
Structuring the SDC 8200 system 44 Structuring the SDC 8200 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 connecte...
Page 45 - Expansion stage (2): one central unit with up to 120 or 50 consoles
Structuring the SDC 8200 system 45 Note! In the following examples, the standard length of “3 m” is always givenfor the system cables between the conference consoles. However, it isno problem to use other cable lengths or cables of differing lengthswithin the same string.To make sure that all consol...
Page 47 - Determining maximum cable lengths; Calculating the voltage drop on the system cables; Structuring an interpretation system; Your SDC 8200 interpretation system can comprise
Structuring the SDC 8200 system 47 Determining maximum cable lengths In the preceding examples, the standard length of “3 m” is always givenfor the system cables between the conference consoles. However, it is noproblem to use other cable lengths or cables of differing lengths within thesame string....
Page 48 - Selectable modes between or within interpreter booths; Mode between booths: “Mixed“
Structuring the SDC 8200 system 48 Selectable modes between or within interpreter booths With the SDC 8200 system, you can choose between three “modesbetween booths” and two “modes in booth”. Via the “modes between booths”, you fix the responsibilities of interpret-ers who are seated in different bo...
Page 49 - Mode in booths: “Mixed”
Structuring the SDC 8200 system 49 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 by press-ing the MIC key – even simultaneously. When two interpreters simultaneously interpret into the...
Page 50 - do not
Structuring the SDC 8200 system 50 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...
Page 51 - Using external equipment; Connecting external audio sources
Structuring the SDC 8200 system 51 Using external equipment External audio signals can be fed to the conference and interpretation sys-tem and channels (floor channel and interpretation channels) can be out-put. You can, for example, y connect a wireless microphone, enabling a speaker to move around...
Page 52 - Setting up the SDC 8200 system; Preparing the SDC 8200 system components for set up; Conference and interpreter consoles
Setting up the SDC 8200 system 52 Setting up the SDC 8200 system This chapter provides information on how to set up and operate theSDC 8200 conference and interpretation system. Preparing the SDC 8200 system components for set up Conference and interpreter consoles After unpacking the consoles, you ...
Page 53 - Slide the central units into the rack.
Setting up the SDC 8200 system 53 왘 Slide the central units into the rack. 왘 Screw the central units to the rack. 왘 Adequately support the central units at the rear. Setting up the central units 왘 Place the central units on an even, non-slip surface. Caution! Danger of mechanical damage! Rack-mounte...
Page 54 - Interconnecting the SDC 8200 system components; Interconnecting the consoles
Setting up the SDC 8200 system 54 Interconnecting the SDC 8200 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 ...
Page 55 - Activating the master/slave mode
Setting up the SDC 8200 system 55 Note! The entire conference and interpretation system is configured, man-aged and controlled exclusively via the “master” central unit. All operating controls on the “slaves” are locked, except for the F2 key.This is indicated by a “key” symbol ( ) in the lower righ...
Page 56 - Connecting additional equipment; audio inputs
Setting up the SDC 8200 system 56 Connecting additional equipment Via the two audio inputs AUX IN 1 and AUX IN 2 of the central unit, you can connect microphones with suitable preamplifiers or you can feed audiosignals from additional audio equipment to the conference system. The external audio sign...
Page 57 - PIN
Setting up the SDC 8200 system 57 tem installed in a separate room to carry out a remote conference. The par-ticipants of both conferences can then participate in a common confer-ence. To connect two conference systems installed in separate rooms, yourequire two XLR cables with two XLR-3 connectors ...
Page 58 - To connect an analog output unit to the SDC 8200 CU central unit:
Setting up the SDC 8200 system 58 Connecting an SDC 8200 AO analog output unit to the SDC 8200 CU cen-tral unit You can output additional interpretation channels via the SDC 8200 AOanalog output unit’s transformer balanced XLR-3M audio outputs or viathe unbalanced phono sockets next to the XLR-3 out...
Page 59 - Connecting a PC to the central unit
Setting up the SDC 8200 system 59 If you connect DC sources such as e.g. a relay coil, make sure that the fol-lowing limitations are not exceeded! y Maximum load current (alternating) = 1.8 A y Maximum load voltage = 60 V y On-resistance = 0.15 Ω Connecting a PC to the central unit You require one P...
Page 60 - Configuring the SDC 8200 system; Introduction to the central unit’s operating menu; The start display
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 60 Configuring the SDC 8200 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...
Page 62 - The submenus of the “Conference” menu (part 1 of 7)
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 62 The submenus of the “Conference” menu (part 1 of 7) 1 Conference Conference 1 Operating Mode Conference 2 Microphone Limit Operating Mode ENTER EXIT ENTER EXIT 2 Microphone Limit Microphone Limit = 4 Press ENTER to Save ENTER EXIT Loudspeaker 1 Volume 3 Loudspeaker...
Page 63 - The submenus of the “Conference” menu (part 2 of 7)
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 63 The submenus of the “Conference” menu (part 2 of 7) Microphones 1 Auto LS-Vol. Redu. Auto LS-Vol. Redu. = 05 4 Microphones ENTER EXIT EXIT Microphones ENTER EXIT Conference Press ENTER to Save ENTER ENTER EXIT ENTER ENTER EXIT ENTER EXIT EXIT 2 Interpretation 5 Cha...
Page 64 - The submenus of the “Conference” menu (part 3 of 7)
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 64 The submenus of the “Conference” menu (part 3 of 7) Chairmen 1 Set Chairmen Chairmen 2 Clear Chairmen Set Chairmen 01 = 0000 01 = 0003 Clear Chairmen Configuration will be overwritten. Continue? Configuration will be overwritten. Continue? Set Chairmen ENTER ENTER ...
Page 65 - The submenus of the “Conference” menu (part 4 of 7)
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 65 The submenus of the “Conference” menu (part 4 of 7) 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 ...
Page 66 - The submenus of the “Conference” menu (part 5 of 7)
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 66 The submenus of the “Conference” menu (part 5 of 7) Conference 7 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...
Page 67 - The submenus of the “Conference” menu (part 6 of 7)
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 67 The submenus of the “Conference” menu (part 6 of 7) 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...
Page 68 - The submenus of the “Conference” menu (part 7 of 7)
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 68 The submenus of the “Conference” menu (part 7 of 7) Options 3 Light Ring Options 4 Vote Labels Light Ring Blink at 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 8 ...
Page 69 - The submenus of the “Interpretation” menu (part 1 of 5)
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 69 The submenus of the “Interpretation” menu (part 1 of 5) ENTER 1 Conference Interpretation 1 Configuration SDC 8200 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...
Page 70 - The submenus of the “Interpretation” menu (part 2 of 5)
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 70 The submenus of the “Interpretation” menu (part 2 of 5) ENTER 1 Conference Interpretation 1 Configuration SDC 8200 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...
Page 71 - The submenus of the “Interpretation” menu (part 3 of 5)
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 71 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 8200 Vx.xx 2 Interpretation EXIT 3 Aux-In/Out 2 Initialise Units ENTER 2 Current Configuration 3 Load EXIT
Page 72 - The submenus of the “Interpretation” menu (part 4 of 5)
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 72 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...
Page 73 - The submenus of the “Interpretation” menu (part 5 of 5)
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 73 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 Mode = Ove...
Page 82 - The submenus of the “System” menu (part 1 of 2)
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 82 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...
Page 83 - The submenus of the “System” menu (part 2 of 2)
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 83 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...
Page 84 - The submenus of the “Language” and the “License” menu (part 1 of 1)
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 84 The submenus of the “Language” and the “License” menu (part 1 of 1) SDC 8200 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 8200 Vx.xx 6 License 4 ...
Page 85 - Configuring the conference system; Automatically initializing all conference consoles
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 85 Setting the volume of the consoles’ built-in loudspeak-ers 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. ...
Page 87 - Reserving a microphone number
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 87 왘 Choose the microphone number of the conference console which youwant to delete from your configuration.The signal light ring of the conference console which is assigned thechosen microphone number remains flashing. 왘 Press the ENTER key. You can now remove the co...
Page 88 - Selecting a conference mode
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 88 Selecting a conference mode By selecting a certain conference mode, you can strongly influence thecharacter of a discussion: y You determine the level of control of the chairman. y You determine whether the conference participants can take the floorany time or if t...
Page 89 - Adjusting the audio settings for the consoles’ microphones
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 89 To change the volume setting: 왘 From the central unit’s operating menu, choose “ Conference ”, “ Loudspeaker ” and “ Volume ” one after the other. The current volume setting is shown on the display. 왘 Choose an new volume setting and press the ENTER key to save you...
Page 90 - Configuring additional chairman units (Chairmen)
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 90 To change the bass response: 왘 From the central unit’s operating menu, choose “ Conference ”, “ Microphones ” and “ Bass ” one after the other. The current setting for the bass response is shown on the display. 왘 Change the value and press the ENTER key to save you...
Page 91 - Activating/deactivating the special rights of the VIP units (VIP)
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 91 Configuring additional VIP units (VIP) After initialization, the central unit determines one VIP unit. To configureadditional VIP units (up to a maximum of 50 consoles), proceed as follows: 왘 From the central unit’s operating menu, choose “ Conference ”, “ VIP ” an...
Page 92 - Testing the consoles’ built-in loudspeakers
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 92 Testing the consoles’ built-in loudspeakers Via the “ Test Tone ” menu item, you can check if the consoles are con- nected correctly and if the consoles’ built-in loudspeakers are working cor-rectly. To activate the test tone: 왘 From the central unit’s operating me...
Page 93 - Configuring the display of the voting options; Configuring the interpretation system; Working with the interpreter configuration
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 93 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 indication of the voting options: 왘 From the central unit’s operating m...
Page 94 - Creating a new interpreter configuration
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 94 y The second target languages of the respective booths (see “Configuringthe second target language (B-channel) of a booth” on page 98). y The booth from which a relay interpretation is delivered (see “Enablingthe auto-relay interpretation function (Auto-floor)” on ...
Page 95 - Modifying the currently active interpreter configuration
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 95 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 ...
Page 96 - Options
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 96 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. number of interpreter consoles per booth y The operating mode ...
Page 97 - Configuring the operating mode within a booth
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 97 왘 From the central unit’s operating menu, choose “ Interpretation ”, “ Options ” and “ Mode between Booth ” one after the other. The current mode in shown on the display. 왘 Choose the desired mode.You can choose between the modes “ Mixed ”, “ Override ” and “ Toggl...
Page 102 - Displaying the booth and desk number of an interpreter console
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 102 Displaying the booth and desk number of an interpreter console To display the booth and desk number of an interpreter console: 왘 Press the MUTE key and keep it pressed. 왘 While keeping the MUTE key pressed, press the “MENU 왖 ” or “MENU 왔 ” menu selection key . The...
Page 103 - Resetting the interpretation system
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 103 Resetting the interpretation system You should reset the interpretation system each time you have madechanges to the configuration of the interpretation system via the centralunit. Resetting the interpretation system has no effect on the conferencesystem, i.e. you...
Page 104 - Adjusting the volume of the audio outputs; Adjusting the volume differences between the Aux Out 1 outputs
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 104 Adjusting the volume of the audio outputs To set the volume of the output signal available at one of the audio out-puts: 왘 From the central unit’s operating menu, choose “ Aux-In/Out ”. 왘 Choose the desired audio output. 왘 Choose “ Volume ”. The current volume is ...
Page 105 - Assigning a channel to an audio output
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 105 To adjust the volume difference between the XLR-3M socket and the 15-pole sub-D socket: 왘 From the central unit’s operating menu, choose “ Aux-In/Out ” and “ Aux Out 1 ” one after the other. 왘 Choose “ Volume XLR ”. The current volume is shown on the display. 왘 Re...
Page 106 - Turning on/off the audio inputs or outputs
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 106 Turning on/off the audio inputs or outputs To turn the audio outputs or inputs on and off: 왘 From the central unit’s operating menu, choose “ Aux-In/Out ”. 왘 Choose the desired audio output or input. 왘 Choose “ Status ”. The current status (“ ON ” or “ OFF ”) of t...
Page 107 - Configuring the audio outputs for remote conferencing
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 107 Configuring the audio outputs for remote conferencing To prevent echo during remote conferencing: 왘 Make sure that the two central units of the conference systemsinstalled in separate rooms are connected correctly (see “Setting upremote conferences” on page 56). 왘...
Page 108 - Configuring the outputs of the SDC 8200 AO analog output unit; Danger of electric shock!
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 108 왘 From the central unit’s operating menu, choose “ Aux-In/Out ”. 왘 Choose the desired audio input. 왘 Choose “ Sensitivity ”. The current input sensitivity (“ LOW ” or “ HIGH ”) is shown on the display. – Choose “ LOW ” if the connected audio source delivers a stro...
Page 109 - Making a system diagnosis; Displaying the current port status
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 109 The row marked in grey shows the factory-preset standard configuration. The column marked in grey shows the reference output OUT 1 and thechannel numbers assigned. Example: Your system accommodates 16 interpretation channels and you wantto output each interpretati...
Page 110 - Checking the communication within a cable string; Configuring connected additional components; Turning on/off a camera control
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 110 Checking the communication within a cable string To display if and on which port(s) a communications error has occured: 왘 From the central unit’s operating menu, choose “ System ”, “ Diagnostics ” and “ Port Errors ” one after the other. The ports “ P1 “ to “ P6 “...
Page 111 - Configuring an “ambient sound” console
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 111 Configuring an “ambient sound” console Optionally, you can use an “ambient sound” console with your SDC 8200conference and interpretation system. As soon as all other consoles in theconference room are deactivated, the “ambient sound” console automati-cally turns ...
Page 112 - Software, language and license; Displaying the version number of the central unit’s software
Configuring the SDC 8200 system 112 Software, language and license Displaying the version number of the central unit’s software To display the version number of the central unit’s software: 왘 From the central unit’s operating menu, choose “ System ” and “ Version ” one after the other. The current v...
Page 114 - If an external equalizer is connected:
If problems occur... 114 If problems occur... A central unit does not work If a central unit cannot be turned on and the subsequent consoles are notpowered, the central unit’s built-in fuse has probably blown. 왘 Have an electronics expert eliminate the cause for the blown fuse. 왘 Have an electronics...
Page 115 - Accessories
Accessories 115 Accessories System components 500867 SDC 8200 CU CU central unit 500860 SDC 8200 CU-M CU-M central unit 500868 SDC 8200 AO Analog output unit with nine outputs on request Control panel according to customer specifications 500863 SDC 8200 D Delegate unit 500858 SDC 8200 C Chairman uni...
Page 116 - Specifications; Features of the central units; Features
Specifications 116 Specifications Features of the central units Features SDC 8200 CU SDC 8200 CU-M Max. number of consoles 120 50 Operation of the SDC 8200 DV delegate unit yes no Max. number of connectable analog output units 4 – Daisy-chainable yes no Expandable by additional licenses yes no Votin...
Page 117 - onso
Specifications 117 C onso les SD C 820 0 D SD C 8 200 C S D C 8 2 0 0 D C SDC 8 200 CC SD C 820 0 D V S D C 8 200 C V SD C 8 200 ID Fr equency response 10 0–14 ,000 Hz Pi ck -up pat ter n card ioid Headphone output 3. 5 mm mono jack s o ck et ( ≥ 16 Ω ) H e a d se t i n p u t s e n si ti v it y – ––...
Page 118 - Central units
Specifications 118 Central units SDC 8200 CU/SDC 8200 CU-M AUX IN 1,2 XLR-3F, transformer balanced Input level max. +3 dBu Input impedance > 6 k Ω at 1 kHz Frequency response 100–14,000 Hz AUX OUT 1XLR-3M, transformer balanced Output level max. +8 dBu Output impedance ≤ 340 Ω at 1 kHz Signal-to-n...
Page 119 - SDC 8200 AO analog output unit; Length
Specifications 119 SDC 8200 AO analog output unit RJ 45 cable Note! Do not use any standard Ethernet cable (AWG 26)! SDC 8200 AO Power supply 48 V DCsupplied via SDC 8200 CU DATA OUT socket Frequency reponse 100–14,000 Hz Output level (XLR) max. 8 dBu, balanced Output level (RCA) max. 8 dBu, unbalan...
Page 120 - Appendix A: Camera control protocol; The syntax of the commands
Appendix A: Camera control protocol 120 Appendix A: Camera control protocol The SDC 8200 conference and interpretation system supports camera con-trol. The central unit sends a control command to the connected cameracontrol: y when a delegate or chairman unit is activated, y when a delegate or chair...
Page 121 - om
Appendix A: Camera control protocol 121 C om man d s: N o tation of the general syn tax: – A ll sep a rate entities in a m e ssage are re pre se n te d between curly brackets, e.g. {CR C } – L iteral strings are betwe e n quo tes, e.g. 'P ' – L ogical entities are neit her betw een b rack e ts n o r...
Page 122 - Appendix B: Control panel protocol; Commands
Appendix B: Control panel protocol 122 Appendix B: Control panel protocol The SDC 8200 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 ...
Page 124 - Appendix C: Repeater for the SDC 8200 system; and the following daisy-chain
Appendix C: Repeater for the SDC 8200 system 124 Appendix C: Repeater for the SDC 8200 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 ...
Page 125 - Manufacturer declarations; Warranty regulations
Manufacturer declarations 125 Manufacturer declarations Warranty regulations The guarantee period for this Sennheiser product is 24 months from thedate of purchase. Excluded are accessory items, rechargeable or disposablebatteries that are delivered with the product; due to their characteristicsthes...
Page 126 - ) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Manufacturer declarations 126 ular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference toradio or television reception, which can be determined by turning theequipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer-ence by one or more of the following measures: 1) Reor...
Page 128 - Printed in Germany
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG 30900 Wedemark, Germany Phone +49 (5130) 600 0 Fax +49 (5130) 600 300 www.sennheiser.com Printed in Germany Publ. 02/07 516539/A01