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Sennheiser SDC 8000 User Manual

Sennheiser SDC 8000
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Conference System
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8000
System Manual

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Sennheiser SDC 8000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSennheiser
ModelSDC 8000
CategoryConference System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Information

General Safety Precautions

Covers safe setup, cable management, heat dissipation, and handling of units.

SDC 8000 System Overview

System Components Overview

Detailed System Components

Console Features

Common features: loudspeaker, microphone, headphone connection, volume control.

Chairman Unit Features

Includes PRIOR and NEXT keys for discussion control and participant management.

Interpreter Console Features

Includes special interpretation functions, mute, tone controls, and chip card slot.

SDC 8000 CU Central Unit

Operating the SDC 8000 System

Delegate Unit Operations

Covers listening, requesting to speak, and participating in voting sessions.

Chairman Unit Functions

Allows starting votes and turning off all active consoles (priority).

Taking the Floor / Requesting to Speak

Explains how to activate the microphone using the MICRO key in various modes.

Turning Off Microphone / Cancelling Request

Instructions on how to turn off the microphone or cancel a speaking request.

Console Audio Adjustments

Selecting Interpretation Channel

How to choose an interpretation channel using console keys and headphones.

Voting Procedures

Explains how to participate in voting sessions using consoles with voting functions.

Advanced Console Operations

Priority Function: Turn Off All Consoles

How the chairman can stop discussions by deactivating all active consoles.

Chairman Unit Voting Functions

Starting a Voting Session

Procedure for starting a vote, choosing modes, and casting votes.

Assigning Speaking Right

How the chairman assigns speaking priority from a request list.

Interpreter Console Operations

Configuring B-Channel

Setting the B-channel for second language interpretation or auto-relay.

Interpreter Console Output Settings

Selecting Interpretation Channel via Headphones

How to select an interpretation channel for headphone output using RELAY keys.

Using the Interpreter Console

Basic usage: checking channel, activating microphone, stopping interpretation.

Interpreter Console Advanced Operations

Switching A-channel and B-channel

How to switch between main (A) and secondary (B) interpretation channels.

Central Unit Operations

Structuring the SDC 8000 System

Interconnecting Consoles

Connecting conference and interpreter consoles in series using system cables.

System Expansion Details

System Expansion Stage 3 and Cable Planning

Interpretation System Structure and Voltage Drop

Structuring Interpretation Systems

Setting up interpreter booths and console numbering for interpretation services.

Interpreter Booth Operating Modes

Modes Within Booths and Auto-Floor

Covers Mixed and Override modes within a booth, and the Auto-Floor function.

Using External Equipment

Setting Up the SDC 8000 System

Preparing System Components

Initial steps after unpacking: connecting consoles and central unit.

Interconnecting System Components

Connecting Consoles in Series

Linking console strings to the central unit's PORT sockets.

Connecting Cable Strings to Central Unit

Linking console strings to the central unit's PORT sockets.

Interconnecting Multiple Central Units

Master/slave connection configuration for multiple central units.

Connecting Additional Equipment

Turning Central Units On/Off

Correct sequence for powering on/off systems with multiple central units.

Connecting External Audio and Systems

Connecting a PC to the Central Unit

Configuring the SDC 8000 System

Introduction to Central Unit Menu

Overview of central unit's operating menu for system configuration.

Configuring the Conference System

First-Time Central Unit Power-On

Initial steps for powering on and initializing the central unit and consoles.

Automatic Console Initialization

Process for initializing all consoles at once, assigning arbitrary microphone numbers.

Conference System Configuration Management

Manual Console Initialization

Initializing consoles manually for specific microphone number assignments.

Adding Consoles to Existing Configuration

Integrating new consoles into an already configured system.

Console Configuration Management

Removing Consoles from Configuration

Steps to delete a console from the current system configuration.

Conference Mode and Microphone Assignment

Selecting Conference Mode

Choosing modes like Direct Access or With Request to control discussion dynamics.

Conference Audio Settings

Setting Speaker Limit

Defining the maximum number of simultaneous speakers for different conference modes.

Console Microphone Audio Settings and Reset

Voting Display and Interpretation System Setup

Working with Interpreter Configuration

Overview of features for setting up interpretation system: booths, languages, modes.

Creating Interpreter Configuration

Interpreter Configuration Management

Modifying Current Interpreter Configuration

Updating existing configurations for languages, auto-relay, or booth settings.

Loading Saved Interpreter Configuration

Applying previously saved configurations (Config 1 or Config 2) for quick setup.

Interpreter System Settings

Setting Max Interpreter Booths/Languages

Configuring the maximum number of booths or languages supported by the system.

Setting Max Interpreter Consoles Per Booth

Defining the number of interpreter consoles allowed within each booth.

Interpreter Booth Language Configuration

Configuring Main Target Language (A-channel)

Assigning the primary interpretation language to a specific booth.

Configuring Second Target Language (B-channel)

Assigning a secondary interpretation language to a booth, often for relay.

Enabling Auto-Relay Interpretation (Auto-Floor)

Interpreter Console Initialization

Half-Automatic Interpreter Console Initialization

Initializing interpreter consoles by pressing MICRO key after setting booth/desk numbers.

Interpreter Console Number Assignment

Interpreter Console Configuration Management

Adding Interpreter Consoles to Existing Configuration

Integrating individual interpreter consoles into an already set up system.

Interpretation System Reset and Defaults

Configuring Audio Inputs and Outputs

Choosing Audio Inputs and Outputs

Overview of available audio inputs (AUX IN) and outputs (AUX OUT).

Audio Output Channel Assignment

Assigning Channel to Audio Output

Mapping specific channels (interpretation, floor) to audio outputs AUX OUT 3-5.

Audio Input Adjustment and Analog Output Unit

Making a System Diagnosis

Software, Language, and License Management

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Specifications

Appendix A: Camera Control Protocol

Appendix B: Control Panel Protocol

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