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    Conference System SDC 8200 System Manual
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    over many years. Over half a century of accumulated expertise in the design and manufacture of high-quality electro-acoustic equipment have made Sennheiser 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
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    Important safety instructions ...6 Important safety information ...7 SDC 8200 - the digital conference and interpretation system 9 Overview of the components of the SDC 8200 system ...10 The conference consoles ...10 The interpreter consoles ...11 The central units ...11 The SDC 8200 CU central
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    booths 48 Using external equipment ...51 Setting up the SDC 8200 system ...52 Preparing the SDC 8200 system components for set up 52 Interconnecting the SDC 8200 system components ...54 Interconnecting the consoles ...54 Connecting a cable string to the central unit ...54 Interconnecting several
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    unit 99 Manually assigning an interpreter console an individual booth number 100 Manually assigning an problems occur...114 Accessories ...115 Specifications ...116 Features of the central units ...116 Consoles ...117 Central units ...118 SDC 8200 AO analog output unit ...119 RJ 45 cable
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    not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as central .Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required if the unit has been damaged in any way, such as mains cable or plug
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    serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions outlet. Overload Do not overload wall outlets and extension cables as this may result in fire and electric shock.
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    shock, or other hazards. Safety check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. The Sennheiser SDC 8200 conference and interpretation system is state of the art and has
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    system SDC stands for Sennheiser Digital Conference System - the new generation of mobile and expandable conference and interpretation equipment. The SDC 8200 quickly, since all consoles are connected in series (single-cable system), y be adapted easily to any room and any number of participants. 9
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    system Overview of the components of the SDC 8200 system An SDC 8200 conference and interpretation system consists of the following components: y Conference consoles for delegates and chairmen y Interpreter consoles y Central units y System cables y If required, a software control for the conference
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    page 116). Both central units can also be operated with conference consoles from the SDC 8000 conference and interpretation system. The SDC 8200 CU central unit The SDC 8200 CU central unit is the core of the SDC 8200 conference and interpretation system and, at the same time, serves as an interface
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    only be connected to the SDC 8200 CU central unit. Up to four analog output units can be connected to the SDC 8200 CU central unit using a conference bus cable. Power for the analog output units is supplied via the SDC 8200 CU central unit. The system cables Power supply of the conference consoles
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    also possible to use the information contained on the chip cards. The technology used Both the control and sound transmission of the SDC 8200 conference and interpretation system are fully digital, resulting in excellent audio. The language channels are transmitted within a frequency range of 100 Hz
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    the "speaking right" to the next participant who has made a request to speak (SDC 8200 C and SDC 8200 CC only). Conference consoles with channel selection keys (SDC 8200 DC, SDC 8200 CC, SDC 8200 DV and SDC 8200 CV) feature: y a 2-digit LED channel display for displaying the selected interpretation
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    system in detail 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 information The
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    The components of the SDC 8200 system in detail SDC 8200 D conference unit ³ · Ƹ © » ¹ ¿ ©22 © © ¹ ©ƻ ƺƹ Ƹ ³ IN socket (RJ 45) · OUT socket (RJ 45) » Right headphone output (3.5 mm mono jack socket) ¿ Loudspeaker ¹ Red signal light ring Ƹ Microphone ƹ "Microphone
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    unit ³ © The components of the SDC 8200 system in detail · Ƹ » ¹ ¿ © © ¸ ¹ Ƽ © ƻƺƹ Ƹ ³ IN socket (RJ 45) · OUT socket (RJ 45) » Right headphone output (3.5 mm mono jack socket) ¿ Loudspeaker ¸ Priority key ¹ Red signal light ring Ƹ
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    The components of the SDC 8200 system in detail SDC 8200 DC conference unit ³ · Ƹ © » ¹ ¿ ©22 © © ƿ ƿ ¹ © ƻƺƹ Ƹ ³ IN socket (RJ 45) · OUT socket (RJ 45) » Right headphone output (3.5 mm mono jack socket) ¿ Loudspeaker ¹ Red signal light ring Ƹ Microphone ƹ "Microphone
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    CC chairman unit ³ © The components of the SDC 8200 system in detail · Ƹ » ¹ ¿ © © ƿ ¸ ¹ Ƽ © ƻƺƹ Ƹ ³ IN socket (RJ 45) · OUT socket (RJ 45) » Right headphone output (3.5 mm mono jack socket) ¿ Loudspeaker ¸ Priority key ¹ Red signal light ring Ƹ
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    The components of the SDC 8200 system in detail SDC 8200 DV conference unit ³ · Ƹ © » ¹ ¿ ´ ©22 © ² ƿ º ƾ ©© ƻ ƺƹ ³ IN socket (RJ 45) · OUT socket (RJ 45) » Right headphone output (3.5 mm mono jack socket) ¿ Loudspeaker ´ Chip card slot ² "Chip card" LED º " ̆"
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    " ̆" and " ̄" menu selection keys ¸ Priority key ¹ Red signal light ring Ƹ Microphone ƹ "Microphone active" LED The components of the SDC 8200 system in detail · Ƹ » ¹ ¿ ´ ² º ¸ ¹ Ƹ » ·³ © ©22 ƺ Microphone key ƻ "Request to speak" LED ƾ Dot matrix display ƿ Channel display with " ̆" and
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    The components of the SDC 8200 system in detail SDC 8200 ID interpreter console ³ © © ©22 © ƿ ƾ ƽ IN socket (RJ 45) · OUT socket (RJ 45) » Right headphone output (3.5 mm mono jack socket) ¿ Loudspeaker ´ Chip card slot ² "Chip card"
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    CU central unit The components of the SDC 8200 system in detail ³ ¶ · » ¿ ´² ¶ ¶ ƿƾ ƽ Ƽ ƻ ³ Headphone output (3.5 mm PORT 1 to PORT 6 sockets (RJ 45) for connecting cable strings Ƽ COM 1 to COM 3 serial interfaces ƽ Fan for integrated power supply ƾ POWER switch ƿ Socket for
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    The components of the SDC 8200 system in detail The SDC 8200 CU-M central unit ³ ¶ · » ¿ ´² ¶ ¶ ƿƾ ƽ Ƽ ƻ ³ Headphone output (3.5 ) ƻ PORT 1 to PORT 6 sockets (RJ 45) for connecting cable strings Ƽ COM 1 to COM 3 serial interfaces ƽ Fan for integrated power supply ƾ POWER switch ƿ
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    output unit (optional) ³ ·» º¶º ¶ º ¶ º ¶ º ³ 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 the floor channel is being used
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    up to 10 central units for setting up a large conference and interpretation system, y connect an SDC 8200 AO analog output unit to the central unit, y connect cable strings to the central unit. The system cables must meet the following specifications: ³ ¿ · » ³ Shielded RJ 45 modular plug, cat
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    and features of the delegate units, the chairman unit allows to: y start a voting session (SDC 8200 CV only), y mute all active delegate units (priority function). The interpreter consoles are exclusively two initialization modes: automatic (see page 85) and manual (see page 85) initialization. 27
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    CU central units on/off When turning on a conference and interpretation system with several SDC 8200 CU central units, it is important that the central units are turned on in the correct order. ̈ First turn on the "master" central unit. ̈ Then
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    Operating the components of the SDC 8200 system 1. In "Direct Access" mode: ̈ Press the microphone key ƺ. If the speaker limit has not yet been reached, you can take the floor immediately. The
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    now take the floor. Note! ¹ The chairman units and VIP units remain unaffectedly active. ƺƹ 8. In "No request" mode: For this mode to function, the SDC 8200 system must be PC controlled. In "No request" mode, you have to "apply" for a comment and wait until the conference manager turns on your
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    your console go off. 9. In "With request" mode: In this mode, the SDC 8200 system can be controlled either by the chairman or via the PC. You can cancel your more. 10.In "With Req. No clear" mode: In this mode, the SDC 8200 system can be controlled either by the chairman or via the PC. You cannot
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    outputs but only one volume control (SDC 8200 C, SDC 8200 CC, SDC 8200 DV and SDC 8200 CV), the volume control adjusts the volume is subject to the rules and regulations of the trade association responsible. Sennheiser, as the manufacturer, is therefore obliged to expressly point out possible
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    console is equipped with channel selection keys (SDC 8200 DC, SDC 8200 CC, SDC 8200 DV and SDC 8200 CV), you can choose between the floor channel and the offered interpretation channels. To select an interpretation channel: ̈ Connect Sennheiser mono headphones to your conference console. ̈ Press
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    Operating the components of the SDC 8200 system Mic N.: 1024 VOTE 1 OF 5 1 2 3 4 5 © © Vote 1 of 5 In "Vote 1 of 5" mode, you have the choice of five options (1 to 5): ̈ To cast your vote, press the
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    participants to cast their vote. ̈ Cast your own vote by pressing one of the keys ©. With the SDC 8200 C and SDC 8200 CC conference consoles: +: Yes -: No 0: Abstention With the SDC 8200 CV conference console: "1" to "5": depending on the respective assignment shown on the display If voting is not
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    to speak will join a request-tospeak list. To assign the first participant from the request-to-speak list the "speaking right" using the SDC 8200 C or SDC 8200 CC chairman unit: ̈ Press the NEXT key Ƽ. The next participant from the request-to-speak list is assigned the "speaking right". Ƽ To assign
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    this request-to-speak list is also shown on all SDC 8200 DV conference consoles. To configure the SDC 8200 CV chairman unit so that the request-to-speak list to the rules and regulations of the trade association responsible. Sennheiser, as the manufacturer, is therefore obliged to expressly point
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    Operating the components of the SDC 8200 system ³· » To adjust the volume and the middle and treble response of the headphones connected to your interpreter console: ̈ Turn the control » to adjust the
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    ƿ Ƽ ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ Operating the components of the SDC 8200 system Selecting an interpretation channel To select an interpretation channel to be output via your headphones: ̈ Press one of the keys RELAY 1, RELAY 2 or RELAY 3 Ƽ
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    a conference starts, you have to configure your entire conference and interpretation system via the central unit's operating menu (see "Configuring the SDC 8200 system" on page 60); it is, however, possible to make changes to individual settings during a conference. Adjusting the volume of the
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    Operating the components of the SDC 8200 system >Lautstaerke = P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 » » >Lautstaerke = P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 ¿ ´² The F1, F2 and F3 function keys The F1 and
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    components of the SDC 8200 system >Volume = page 85) and to which of the central unit's ports P1 to P6 a cable string is connected (see "Making a system diagnosis" on page 109). ̈ Press on the central unit" on page 99 or see "Manually assigning an interpreter console an individual booth number" on
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    Operating the components of the SDC 8200 system y choose the audio settings for the AUX inputs and outputs of the central unit y reset the conference and interpretation system (Reset) y configure the interpreter booths and the interpreter consoles y save and load the interpreter configurations 43
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    to a central unit Via each of the six ports ƻ of the central unit, you can connect a cable string. y Per SDC 8200 CU central unit, you can connect up to 120 (6 x 20) consoles. y Per SDC 8200 CU-M central unit, you can connect up to 50 (e.g. 5 x 10 or 3 x 15 + 1 x 5) consoles. ̈ Calculate the maximum
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    Structuring the SDC 8200 system Note! In the following examples, the standard length of "3 m" is always given for the system cables between the conference consoles. However, it is no problem to use other cable lengths or cables of differing lengths within the same string. To make sure that all
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    units, you first have to interconnect the consoles in cable strings and then connect the cable strings to the central units. Finally, you interconnect the central units (see "Interconnecting several central units in master/slave mode (SDC 8200 CU central units only)" on page 54).
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    Structuring the SDC 8200 system Determining maximum cable lengths In the preceding examples, the standard length of "3 m" is always given for the system cables between the conference consoles. However, it is no problem to use other cable lengths or cables of differing lengths within the same string.
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    system Selectable modes between or within interpreter booths With the SDC 8200 system, you can choose between three "modes between booths" and two "modes in booth". Via the "modes between booths", you fix the responsibilities of interpreters
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    ƺƹ Structuring the SDC 8200 system Mode in booths: "Mixed" Interpreters who are seated in the same booth and interpret into the same target language can activate their interpreter consoles
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    Structuring the SDC 8200 system The below illustration shows the relay interpretation process (auto-floor). Russian AUTO-FLOOR 1 B English 2 A German 3 A 4 A If the original floor language is a language of which
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    unit and that a total of four channels plus the floor channel can be output. If you wish to output more channels, you require the optional SDC 8200 AO analog output unit. Connecting external audio sources Via the two XLR-3F sockets (AUX IN 1 º and AUX IN 2 ¾) of the central unit, external audio
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    shock. ̈ Connect the central unit only to properly grounded power outlets. ̈ Connect the mains cable to socket ƿ. ̈ Connect the mains cable to the mains (100 - 240 V, 50 - 60 Hz). ƿ Rack-mounting several SDC 8200 CU central units For larger conference and interpretation systems with several
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    Setting up the SDC 8200 system Caution! Danger of mechanical damage! Rack-mounted central units that are not adequately supported at the rear can be connected to the mains but are connected via e.g. an extension cable. ̈ Avoid circuit overloading. Observe the information indicated on the type
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    the first time" on page 27. Interconnecting several central units in master/slave mode (SDC 8200 CU central units only) You can only interconnect SDC 8200 CU central units. The length of the system cables between the SDC 8200 CU central units must not exceed 10 m. If you wish to interconnect several
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    be set to slave mode. Therefore, no "master" icon or "slave" icon appears on the display. Exiting the "slave" mode of a central unit If several SDC 8200 CU central units are interconnected, the operating controls of all "slave" central units are locked, except for the F2 function key. With the F2
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    up to four interpretation channels. Optionally, you can connect an SDC 8200 AO analog output unit to the central unit. The analog output the consoles' built-in loudspeakers. To connect an audio source: ̈ Use an audio cable with XLR-3 connectors to connect the audio source to one of the XLR-3F sockets
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    Setting up the SDC 8200 system tem installed in a separate room to carry out a remote conference. The participants of both conferences can then participate in a common conference. To connect two conference systems installed in separate rooms, you require two XLR cables with two XLR-3 connectors
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    the grey RJ 45 plug of the system cable to the DIGITAL BUS IN socket of the analog output unit. ƹ Connecting several SDC 8200 AO analog output units to the SDC 8200 CU central unit To connect several SDC 8200 AO analog output units to the SDC 8200 CU central unit: ̈ Connect the DIGITAL BUS OUT
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    1 2 3 4 · Setting up the SDC 8200 system If you connect DC sources such as e.g. a relay coil, make sure that the fol- lowing to the "master" central unit. For connecting a PC to the central unit, you require the cables shown below: PC SUB-D F 15 m PC SUB-D F Pin 1:Not connected Pin 2:RX
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    operating menu Via the central unit's operating menu, the SDC 8200 conference and interpretation system can be configured for any room, of the central unit a cable string with consoles is connected : means: A cable string is connected to this port. : means: No cable string is connected to this
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    to navigate through the main menus. >Volume = ENTER SDC 8200 Vx.xx 1 Conference EXIT EXIT SDC 8200 Vx.xx 2 Interpretation EXIT SDC 8200 3 Aux-In/Out Vx.xx EXIT SDC 8200 4 System Vx.xx EXIT SDC 8200 5 Language Vx.xx EXIT SDC 8200 6 License Vx.xx An overview of the settings that
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    system The submenus of the "Conference" menu (part 1 of 7) 62 SDC 8200 1 Conference Vx.xx ENTER Conference 1 Operating Mode EXIT ENTER Operating Mode Direct Access EXIT Press ENTER to Save ENTER EXIT Conference 2 Microphone Limit ENTER 2 Microphone
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    63 SDC 8200 1 Conference 2 Interpretation 3 Loudspeaker Conference 4 Microphones EXIT 5 Chairmen ENTER Microphones 1 Auto LS-Vol. Redu. EXIT ENTER Microphones Auto LS- Gain = - 1 EXIT Press ENTER to Save ENTER The submenus of the "Conference" menu (part 2 of 7) Configuring the SDC 8200 system
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    system The submenus of the "Conference" menu (part 3 of 7) 64 4 Microphnones SDC 8200 1 Conference Vx.xx Conference 5 Chairmen EXIT EXIT Conference 6 VIP ENTER Chairmen 1 Set Chairmen EXIT ENTER Set Chairmen 01 = 0000 EXIT EXIT ENTER Set Chairmen 01 =
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    65 6 VIP SDC 8200 1 Conference Vx.xx Conference 7 Initialise Units EXIT ENTER Initialise Unit 1 Manual Init EXIT ENTER Manual Init 1 Full Init EXIT EXIT Manual Init 2 Add Unit EXIT Manual Init 3 Delete Unit 2 Interpretation 8 Reset EXIT Manual Init 4 Reserve Unit 2 Automatic Init
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    The submenus of the "Conference" menu (part 5 of 7) 66 6 VIP 1 Manual Init SDC 8200 1 Conference Vx.xx Conference 7 Initialise Units EXIT ENTER Initialise Units 2 Automatic Init EXIT ENTER Automatic Init Press ENTER to EXIT Save initialisation ENTER EXIT Initialise
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    The submenus of the "Conference" menu (part 6 of 7) 8 Reset SDC 8200 1 Conference Vx.xx Conference 9 Options EXIT ENTER Options 1 Test Tone EXIT ENTER Test Tone 1 Interpretation EXIT Options 2 Test Units 3 Light Ring ENTER Test Units Status = OFF EXIT Configuring the SDC 8200 system 67
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    system The submenus of the "Conference" menu (part 7 of 7) 68 8 Reset SDC 8200 1 Conference Vx.xx Conference 9 Options EXIT 2 Interpretation 2 Test Units ENTER Options 3 Light Ring EXIT ENTER Options 4 Vote Labels ENTER Light Ring Blink at Request EXIT
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    The submenus of the "Interpretation" menu (part 1 of 5) 1 Conference SDC 8200 Vx.xx ENTER Interpretation 2 Interpretation 1 Configuration EXIT ENTER Configuration 1 New EXIT ENTER Select Booth Booth = 01 EXIT ENTER Booth Configuration 1 Language EXIT ENTER Booth Configuration
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    system The submenus of the "Interpretation" menu (part 2 of 5) 70 1 Conference 1 New SDC 8200 Vx.xx ENTER Interpretation 2 Interpretation 1 Configuration EXIT Configuration 2 Current EXIT 3 Load ENTER Select Booth Booth = 01 EXIT ENTER/ EXIT ENTER Booth Configuration 1 Language EXIT ENTER
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    SDC 8200 Vx.xx ENTER Interpretation 2 Interpretation 1 Configuration EXIT 2 Current Configuration 3 Load EXIT 3 Aux-In/Out 2 Initialise Units ENTER Load Config 1 EXIT Press ENTER to Load ENTER The submenus of the "Interpretation" menu (part 3 of 5) Configuring the SDC 8200 system
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    The submenus of the "Interpretation" menu (part 4 of 5) 72 1 Conference 1 Configuration SDC 8200 Vx.xx 2 Interpretation Interpretation 2 Initialise Units EXIT ENTER Initialise Units 1 Full Init EXIT EXIT Initialise Units 2 Add Unit ENTER Full Init EXIT Press ENTER to
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    The submenus of the "Interpretation" menu (part 5 of 5) 1 Conference 3 Reset SDC 8200 Vx.xx 2 Interpretation Interpretation 4 Options EXIT ENTER Options 1 Max Booths EXIT ENTER Max Booths ENTER Mode in Booths Mode = Override EXIT Press ENTER to Save ENTER Configuring the SDC 8200 system 73
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    system The submenus of the "Aux-In/Out" menu (part 1 of 8) 74 2 Interpretation SDC 8200 3 Aux-In/Out Vx.xx ENTER Aux-In/Out 1 Aux Out 1 EXIT ENTER Aux Out 1 1 Volume EXIT EXIT Aux Out 1 2 Volume XLR EXIT Aux Out 1 3
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    75 2 Interpretation 1 Aux Out 1 SDC 8200 3 Aux-In/Out Vx.xx Aux-In/Out 2 Aux Out 2 EXIT ENTER Aux Out 2 1 Volume EXIT EXIT Aux Out 2 2 Channel 4 System EXIT Status = OFF EXIT Press ENTER to Save ENTER The submenus of the "Aux-In/Out" menu (part 2 of 8) Configuring the SDC 8200 system
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    system The submenus of the "Aux-In/Out" menu (part 3 of 8) 76 2 Interpretation 2 Aux Out 2 SDC 8200 3 Aux-In/Out Vx.xx Aux-In/Out 3 Aux Out 3 EXIT ENTER Aux Out 3 1 Volume EXIT EXIT Aux Out 3 2 Channel 4 System EXIT Aux Out 3 3 Status 4
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    77 2 Interpretation 3 Aux Out 3 SDC 8200 3 Aux-In/Out Vx.xx Aux-In/Out 4 Aux Out 4 EXIT ENTER Aux Out 4 1 Volume EXIT EXIT Aux Out 4 2 Channel 4 System EXIT Status = OFF EXIT Press ENTER to Save ENTER The submenus of the "Aux-In/Out" menu (part 4 of 8) Configuring the SDC 8200 system
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    system The submenus of the "Aux-In/Out" menu (part 5 of 8) 78 2 Interpretation 4 Aux Out 4 SDC 8200 3 Aux-In/Out Vx.xx Aux-In/Out 5 Aux Out 5 EXIT ENTER Aux Out 5 1 Volume EXIT EXIT Aux Out 5 2 Channel 4 System EXIT Aux Out 5 3 Status 6
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    The submenus of the "Aux-In/Out" menu (part 6 of 8) 2 Interpretation 5 Aux Out 5 SDC 8200 3 Aux-In/Out Vx.xx ENTER Aux-In/Out 6 Aux Out 6 EXIT ENTER Aux Out 6 1 Out 6 4 Status ENTER Aux Out 6 Status = OFF EXIT Press ENTER to Save ENTER Configuring the SDC 8200 system 4 System 7 Aux In 1 79
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    system The submenus of the "Aux-In/Out" menu (part 7 of 8) 80 2 Interpretation 6 Aux Out 6 SDC 8200 3 Aux-In/Out Vx.xx Aux-In/Out 7 Aux In 1 EXIT 4 System 8 Aux In 2 ENTER Aux In 1 1 Level EXIT EXIT Aux In 1 2 Sensitivity EXIT Aux
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    The submenus of the "Aux-In/Out" menu (part 8 of 8) 2 Interpretation 7 Aux In 1 SDC 8200 3 Aux-In/Out Vx.xx Aux-In/Out 8 Aux In 2 EXIT ENTER Aux In 2 1 Level EXIT ENTER 1 Status EXIT ENTER External Equalizer Status = OFF EXIT Press ENTER to Save ENTER Configuring the SDC 8200 system 81
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    system The submenus of the "System" menu (part 1 of 2) 82 3 Aux-In/Out SDC 8200 4 System Vx.xx ENTER System 1 Diagnostics EXIT ENTER Diagnostics 1 Port Status EXIT ENTER Port Status EXIT EXIT Diagnostics 2 Port Errors ENTER Port Errors EXIT 5 Language
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    83 3 Aux-In/Out 3 Control Panel SDC 8200 4 System Vx.xx System 4 Ambient Sound EXIT ENTER Ambient Sound 1 Status EXIT EXIT Ambient Sound 2 Loudspeaker EXIT Ambient Sound 3 = No EXIT Press ENTER to Save ENTER The submenus of the "System" menu (part 2 of 2) Configuring the SDC 8200 system
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    The submenus of the "Language" and the "License" menu (part 1 of 1) 84 4 System SDC 8200 5 * Language Vx.xx ENTER Language 1 Choose Language EXIT ENTER Choose Language English EXIT ENTER SDC 8200 6 License Vx.xx ENTER License 1 Serial Number EXIT ENTER Serial Number xxxxxxxx EXIT EXIT
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    = P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 Configuring the SDC 8200 system Setting the volume of the consoles' built-in connected conference consoles are initialized automatically and any previous configuration is deleted. Manually initializing all conference consoles If it is important that the conference consoles are
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    Configuring the SDC 8200 system Initialise Units 3 Load Defaults Initialise Units 1 Manual Init Manual Init 2 Add Unit Initialise Units 1 Manual Init Manual Init 3 Delete Unit As soon as the initialization of a conference console is accepted by the central unit, the red signal light
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    Res. Initialise Units 1 Manual Init Delete Unit Mic. Number = 00 Press ENTER to Del. Manual Init 2 Add Unit Configuring the SDC 8200 system ̈ Choose the . You can now remove the conference console from the cable string. Reserving a microphone number Before initializing the conference consoles
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    Configuring the SDC 8200 system Conference 1 Operating Mode Operating Mode 4 Direct Access Press ENTER to Save Conference 2 Microphone Limit Microphone Limit Microphone Limit = 4 Selecting a conference mode By selecting a certain
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    Bass Loudspeaker 3 Middle Loudspeaker 4 Treble Conference 4 Microphones Microphones 1 Auto LS-Vol. Redu. Microphones 5 Limiter Gain Configuring the SDC 8200 system To change the volume setting: ̈ From the central unit's operating menu, choose "Conference", "Loudspeaker" and "Volume
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    Configuring the SDC 8200 system Microphones 2 Bass Microphones 3 Middle Microphones 4 Treble Set Chairmen 01 = 0000 Set Chairmen 01 = 0000 Chairmen 2 Clear Chairmen To change the bass response: ̈ From the
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    01 = 0000 Set VIP 01 = 0000 VIP 2 Clear VIP VIP 3 Status VIP Status = ON Press ENTER to Save Conference 6 Reset Configuring the SDC 8200 system Configuring additional VIP units (VIP) After initialization, the central unit determines one VIP unit. To configure additional VIP units (up to
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    Configuring the SDC 8200 system Options 1 Test Tone Options 2 Test Units Options 3 Light Ring Testing the consoles' built-in loudspeakers Via the "Test Tone" menu item, you can check
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    wish to enter less than three characters, you have to enter a space instead of a character. Configuring the interpretation system Apart from the conference system, the SDC 8200 system comprises a separate interpretation system. To be able to make use of the interpretation system, you require the
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    Configuring the SDC 8200 system Configuration 1 New Select Booth Booth = 01 Save Config. as Config. 1 Press ENTER to Save y The second target languages of the respective booths (see "Configuring
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    Configuration Current Select Booth Booth = 01 Save Config. as Config 1 Press ENTER to Save Configuration 3 Load Configuring the SDC 8200 system Modifying the currently active interpreter configuration You can modify the following features of the currently active interpreter configuration: y the
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    order to be able to configure more than four languages, you have to purchase one of the language licenses available (see "Licenses for expanding the SDC 8200 CU central unit" on page 115). Example: Let us assume that the active languages at a conference are English, German and French. You then have
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    Configuring the SDC 8200 system Options 3 Mode between Booth Mode between Booths Mode = Override Press ENTER to Save ̈ From the central unit's operating menu, choose "Interpretation", "Options" and "Mode
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    Configuring the SDC 8200 system Booth Configuration 1 Language Booth Configuration 2 B-Channel Configuring the main target language (A-channel) of a booth To configure the main target language of a booth: ̈ From the
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    Booth Configuration Auto-floor = Yes Press ENTER to Save Initialise Units 1 Full Init Press Mic to confirm BOOTH 01 DESK 01 Configuring the SDC 8200 system Enabling the auto-relay interpretation function (Auto-floor) If the original floor language is a language of which all interpreters have
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    Configuring the SDC 8200 system Full Init Press ENTER to save 01 ENG 02 ARA 00 00 FLO number of an interpreter console individually (see "Manually assigning an interpreter console an individual booth number" on page 100 and "Manually assigning an interpreter console an individual desk number
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    01 ENG 02 ARA 00 00 FLO FLO 00 FLO 00 FLO Configuring the SDC 8200 system The displays of the interpreter consoles show the languages assigned to the A- on page 99). Manually assigning an interpreter console an individual desk number (interpreter console number) To manually assign an interpreter
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    Configuring the SDC 8200 system Displaying the booth and desk number of an interpreter booth and the desk number. ̈ On all interpreter consoles not yet initialized, manually assign the booth number (see "Manually assigning an interpreter console an individual booth number" on page 100) and the
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    Interpretation 3 Reset Reset Press ENTER to perform Reset Configuring the SDC 8200 system Resetting the interpretation system You should reset the interpretation system each time you have made changes to the configuration of the interpretation system via
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    Configuring the SDC 8200 system Aux Out 3 1 Volume Aux Out 3 Volume = 00 Press ENTER system. Commercial use is subject to the rules and regulations of the trade association responsible. Sennheiser, as the manufacturer, is therefore obliged to expressly point out possible health risks arising from
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    on your license. The configuration of four channels/ languages is license-free. In order to be able to configure more than four channels/languages (SDC 8200 CU only), you have to purchase one of the language licenses available. Note! The floor channel is always assigned to the audio output AUX OUT
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    Configuring the SDC 8200 system Aux Out 3 3 Status Aux Out 3 Status = OFF Press system. Commercial use is subject to the rules and regulations of the trade association responsible. Sennheiser, as the manufacturer, is therefore obliged to expressly point out possible health risks arising from
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    Configuring the SDC 8200 system Aux Out 1 3 Remote Conf. Aux Out 1 Remote Conf. = OFF Press ENTER to Save Configuring the audio outputs for remote conferencing To prevent echo during
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    the ENTER key to save your setting. ON 12 BCD 6 7 8 9A EF 0 12 345 Configuring the outputs of the SDC 8200 AO analog output unit You can configure the outputs of the SDC 8200 AO analog output unit via the two DIP switches and the rotary switch located on the printed circuit board of
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    output unit as described in the section "Connecting several SDC 8200 AO analog output units to the SDC 8200 CU central unit" on page 58. The channels cable string with consoles is connected. The symbols have the following meanings: : A cable string with consoles is connected to the port. : No cable
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    Configuring the SDC 8200 system Diagnostics 1 Port Errors Port Errors [!] P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 Checking the communication within a cable string To display if and on which port(s) a communications error has occured: ̈ From the central unit's operating menu, choose "System", "Diagnostics" and "Port
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    the SDC 8200 system Configuring an "ambient sound" console Optionally, you can use an "ambient sound" console with your SDC 8200 conference and connect these components to the central unit, please refer to the operating manual of the "ambient sound" console. To turn a connected "ambient sound
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    Configuring the SDC 8200 system System 5 Version Version xx-xx-xx x.xx Software, language and license Displaying the version number of the central unit's software To display the version
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    expanded by purchasing licenses for further languages/interpretation channels. These licenses (see "Licenses for expanding the SDC 8200 CU central unit" on page 115) are available from Sennheiser electronic. To enter a new license code: ̈ From the central unit's operating menu, choose "License" and
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    If problems occur... If problems occur... A central unit does not work If a AT). A console does not work ̈ Make sure that the system cables between the central unit and the con- sole are not defective and that the system cables are connected correctly. ̈ Make sure that the central unit is connected
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    SDC 8200 D Delegate unit SDC 8200 C Chairman unit SDC 8200 DC Delegate unit with channel selection keys SDC 8200 CC Chairman unit with channel selection keys SDC 8200 DV Delegate unit with voting function SDC 8200 CV Chairman unit with voting function SDC 8000 CARD Chip card SDC 8200
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    Specifications 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
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    Consoles SDC 8200 D SDC 8200 C SDC 8200 DC SDC 8200 CC SDC 8200 DV SDC 8200 CV SDC 8200 ID Frequency response 100-14,000 Hz Pick-up pattern cardioid Headphone output 3.5 mm mono jack socket (≥ 16 Ω) Headset input sensitivity - - - - - - 6.3 mV Headset input impedance - - - - -
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    response THD+N SINAD Output level Output impedance Signal-to-noise ratio Frequency response THD+N Output power Signal-to-noise ratio Frequency response THD+N SDC 8200 CU/SDC 8200 CU-M max. +3 dBu > 6 kΩ at 1 kHz 100-14,000 Hz max. +8 dBu ≤ 340 Ω at 1 kHz max. 78 dBA 100-14,000 Hz ≤ 0.05 % (1,5 dBu
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    AO analog output unit Specifications SDC 8200 AO Power supply 48 V DC supplied via SDC 8200 CU DATA OUT socket Frequency reponse H x D) approx. 483 (19'') x 43.2 x 178 mm Weight approx. 2.7 kg RJ 45 cable RJ 45 cable Length 2m, 3 m, 5 m, 10 m, 20 m, 50 m Wire cross section AWG 24 Note!
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    Appendix A: Camera control protocol Appendix A: Camera control protocol The SDC 8200 conference and interpretation system supports camera control. The central unit sends a control command to the connected camera control: y when a delegate or chairman unit is activated, y when a delegate or
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    Commands: General syntax {'%'}{'1'}{'R'}{'00'}{CRC(4)} {'%'}{'P'}{Mic.-No.(4)}{CRC(4)} {'%'}{'p'}{Mic.-No.(4)}{CRC(4)} {'%'}{'M'}{Mic.-No.(4)}{CRC(4)} {'%'}{'m'}{Mic.-No.(4)}{CRC(4)} {'%'}{'1'}{'r'}{'00'}{CRC(4)} {'%'}{'S'}{Mic.-No.(4)}1+{CRC(4)} {'%'}{'S'}{0(4)}{CRC(4)} {'%'}{'V'}{'0000'}{CRC(4)}
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    Appendix B: Control panel protocol Appendix B: Control panel protocol The SDC 8200 conference and interpretation system supports a control panel. The central unit sends a control command to the connected control panel: y when a delegate or chairman unit is activated, y when a delegate or chairman
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    The commands sent by the central unit and received by the control panel: General syntax {'%'}{'1'}{'L'}{Mic.-No.(4)}{CRC(4)} {'%'}{'1'}{'l'}{Mic.-No.(4)}{CRC(4)} {'%'}{'1'}{'D'}{Mic.-No.(4)}{CRC(4)} {'%'}{'E'}{'00'}{CRC(4)} General meaning Examples A microphone is activated. %L0001013E The
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    for the SDC 8200 system · ³ Appendix C: Repeater for the SDC 8200 system A repeater is used to boost the signal on a system cable. When a system cable reaches a length of 100 m, the signal over the system cables becomes too weak. You can insert a repeater into the system cable to boost this
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    Without this proof (which is checked by the responsible Sennheiser service partner) you will not be reimbursed for any repairs that are carried out energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
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    dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The users manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes to this equipment not expressly approved by Sennheiser electronic Corp. may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
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    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
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Conference System
SDC 8200
System Manual