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Conference System
SDC 8200
System Manual
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Thank you for choosing Sennheiser! We have designed this product to give you reliable operation over many years. 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 take a few moments to read these instructions carefully, as we want you to enjoy your new Sennheiser products quickly and to the fullest. 2
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Contents Contents Important safety instructions ..................................................................................................................................... 6 Important safety information ..................................................................................................................................... 7 SDC 8200 – the digital conference and interpretation system ............................................................................... 9 Overview
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Contents Muting the microphone of the interpreter console ................................................................................................. 40 Displaying text messages on the interpreter console’s display ............................................................................ 40 Operating the central unit ................................................................................................................................................... 40 Adjusting the volume
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Contents Configuring the interpretation system ............................................................................................................................. 93 Working with the interpreter configuration ............................................................................................................. 93 Creating a new interpreter configuration .................................................................................................................. 94 Modifying
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Important safety instructions Important safety instructions 1. Read these instructions for use. 2. Keep these instructions in a safe place. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as central heating radiators, electric heaters, stoves, or other units that produce heat (e.g. amplifi- e
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Important safety information Important safety information Warning! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not open the unit as there are potentially dangerous voltages present inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Caution! Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer to avoid fire, elec- tric shock, or other hazards. To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user serviceable parts ins
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Important safety information 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 other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use detergents or other liquids. Replacement parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same char
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SDC 8200 – the digital conference and interpretation system SDC 8200 – the digital conference and interpretation system The new SDC 8200 conference and interpretation system from Sennheiser utilizes all advantages of digital communications technology and offers its users a series of important features: Decentralized, clear sound reproduction Excellent speech intelligibility due to 16-bit audio transmission Easy installation and straight-forward operation Conference consoles are extremely ea
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Overview of the components of the SDC 8200 system Overview of the components of the SDC 8200 system An SDC 8200 conference and interpretation system consists of the follow- ing components: Conference consoles for delegates and chairmen Interpreter consoles Central units System cables If required, a software control for the conference and interpretation sys- tem The conference consoles The conference console features a built-in loudspeaker, allowing the par- ticipant to directly hear all a
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Overview of the components of the SDC 8200 system The interpreter consoles The interpreter console incorporates all functions of a conference console but offers additional features required by the interpreters. The interpreter consoles are required if simultaneous interpretation is offered at a conference. The central units You can choose between the SDC 8200 CU central unit for larger and the SDC 8200 CU-M central unit for smaller conference systems (see “Features of the central units” on page
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Overview of the components of the SDC 8200 system The SDC 8200 CU-M central unit The SDC 8200 CU-M central unit is the core of the SDC 8200 conference and interpretation system and, at the same time, serves as an interface for additional audio systems. Via the operating menu of the SDC 8200 CU-M central unit, the conference and interpretation system can be configured for any room, any number of participants and any conference use. The central unit serves to manage the entire conference and inte
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Overview of the components of the SDC 8200 system 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 take voting sessions with chip cards. Chip cards make sure that only those who have a chip card have access to the voting function. Configuration of special conference consoles: The conference manager can configure more than one chairman unit as well as VIP units.
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The components of the SDC 8200 system in detail The components of the SDC 8200 system in detail The components described on the following pages are available for the SDC 8200 conference and interpretation system. The components you require depend on the desired size and use of the SDC 8200 system. Your conference and interpretation system can comprise the following consoles: two types of conferences consoles – the delegate units for the conference participants – the chairman unit for the chair
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The components of the SDC 8200 system in detail Conference consoles with display and chip card slot (SDC 8200 CV and SDC 8200 DV) feature: a chip card slot for delegate identification a dot matrix display (122 x 32 dots) for displaying voting options, vot- ing results and other important information The interpreter console features: special “interpretation” functions a muting function (MUTE key) tone controls for volume, middle and treble of the headphones and a vol- ume control for the lou
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The components of the SDC 8200 system in detail SDC 8200 D conference unit 22 22 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 Headphone volume control for left headphone output Left headphone output (3.5 mm mono jack socket) Headphone volume control for right headphone output
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The components of the SDC 8200 system in detail SDC 8200 C chairman unit
IN socket (RJ 45) OUT socket (RJ 45) Right headphone output (3.5 mm mono jack socket) Loudspeaker Priority key Red signal light ring Microphone “Microphone active” LED Microphone key “Request to speak” LED
NEXT key Left headphone output (3.5 mm mono jack socket) Headphone volume control for headphone outputs and 3 voting keys 3 voting LEDs
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The components of the SDC 8200 system in detail SDC 8200 DC conference unit 22 22 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 “ ” and “ ” channel selection keys Headphone volume control for left headphone output Left headphone output (3.5 mm mono jack s
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The components of the SDC 8200 system in detail SDC 8200 CC chairman unit
IN socket (RJ 45) OUT socket (RJ 45) Right headphone output (3.5 mm mono jack socket) Loudspeaker Priority key Red signal light ring Microphone “Microphone active” LED Microphone key “Request to speak” LED
NEXT key Channel display with “ ” and “ ” channel selection keys Left headphone output (3.5 mm mono jack socket) Headphone volume control for h
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The components of the SDC 8200 system in detail SDC 8200 DV conference unit 22 22 IN socket (RJ 45) Microphone key OUT socket (RJ 45) “Request to speak” LED Right headphone output Dot matrix display (3.5 mm mono jack socket) Channel display with Loudspeaker “ ” and “ ” channel selection keys Chip card slot VOTE LED “Chip card” LED Headphone volume control for “ ” and “ ” menu selection keys headphone outputs an
