User Manual

Quinta – Microphone Units
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3.5 Powering with CA 2458 Mains Power Adapter
• The Quinta MU microphone units can also be powered via the
external CA 2458 mains charger adapter, which is connected
to the DC socket  on the rear of the microphone unit.
• While the CA 2458 mains charger adapter is connected, the
rechargeable battery of the microphone unit is charged. Refer
also to chapter 6. “Battery Charging with External Mains Power
Adapter”.
3.6.1 Normal Operating Mode
• Press the microphone button  to switch on the microphone.
• The red LED of the gooseneck microphone will illuminate and
the microphone button  will illuminate green: The micro-
phone is ready to speak into it.
• Using the Quinta CU control unit, up to 4 participants (e.g. 3
delegates and 1 chairman) can speak simultaneously depending
on the setting.
3.6.2 FiFo Mode
• If the microphone units operate in the FiFo mode (first in - first
out), the microphone unit that was switched on first, will be
switched off, when another microphone unit is switched on and
the number of open microphones (NOM) will be exceeded.
3.6.3 Push-To-Talk Mode
• If the microphone units operate in the Push-To-Talk mode (PTT),
the microphone button must be pressed as long as someone
speaks into the microphone. This configuration is recommended
for short interruptions during the meeting.
3.6 Operating Modes
The different operating modes such as “Normal”, “Push-To-Talk” or “Voice Activation” are adjusted with the Quinta Conference software for
all microphone units. The standard operating mode is “Normal”. Please refer also to the appropriate “Quinta Conference Software” or “Quinta
Web Server”manual.
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Important:
If the number of open microphones is exceeded, a
microphone can only be switched on manually when
another microphone unit has been switched off.
3.4 Powering / Operating Time
• The microphone units have an integrated rechargeable battery
allowing a minimum operating time of 20 hours when fully
charged.
• When the battery charge is too low for a satisfactory operation,
the operating control LED  on the rear of the microphone unit
will flash. The remaining time of operation will be around 60
minutes.
• The charging state of the microphone units can be displayed
with the Quinta Conference software on a PC connected to the
Quinta CU control unit or via the integrated web server.
Furthermore, it can be displayed on an external media control
system connected to the Quinta CU control unit.
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