ADN System Instruction Manual
Table Of Contents
- Important safety instructions
- The Sennheiser ADN conference system
- Available system components – package contents
- Overview of the components
- ADN D1 delegate unit
- ADN C1 chairperson unit
- ADN-W D1 wireless delegate unit
- ADN-W C1 wireless chairperson unit
- ADN-W BA Lithium-Ion battery pack
- ADN-W MIC 15/ADN-W MIC 36 gooseneck microphones for wireless conference units
- ADN-W AM antenna module
- NT 12-50C power supply
- ADN CU1 central unit
- “Conference Manager” software
- ADN PS power supply
- SDC CBL RJ-45 system cables
- ADN-W L 10 charger
- ADN-W CASE transport and charging case
- Structuring and controlling the conference system
- Number of chairperson and delegate units
- Calculating the voltage supply of the wired conference units and system components
- Setting up a wired conference system
- Setting up a wireless conference system
- Combining wired and wireless conference units (hybrid operation)
- Configuring and controlling the conference system
- Input and output of audio signals
- Integration into a media control system
- Using the ADN Cable Calculator software
- Putting the conference system into operation
- Preparing the ADN CU1 central unit for operation
- Preparing the ADN PS power supply for operation
- Preparing the ADN-W AM antenna module for operation
- Preparing the ADN C1/ADN D1 wired conference units for operation
- Preparing the ADN-W C1/D1 wireless conference units for operation
- Preparing the ADN-W L 10 charger for operation
- Preparing the ADN-W CASE UNITS charging case for operation
- Charging the ADN-W BA battery pack
- Checking the charge status of the battery pack
- Charging the battery pack using the NT 12-50C power supply
- Simultaneously charging up to 10 battery packs in the ADN-W L 10 charger
- Simultaneously charging up to 10 battery packs in the ADN-W CASE UNITS charging case
- Switching off the ADN-W L 10/ADN-W CASE UNITS charger
- The status display of the ADN-W L 10/ADN-W CASE UNITS charger during charging
- Behavior of the ADN-W BA battery pack during charging
- Setting up the conference system
- Basic information on the set-up of the conference system
- Setting up a small wired conference system with only the central unit
- Setting up a large wired conference system with ADN PS power supplies connected to the ADN CU1 central unit
- Setting up a large conference system comprising ADN PS power supplies and conference units connected in cable strings
- Setting up a large conference system comprising ADN PS power supplies and conference units connected in redundant ring topology
- Cabling errors
- Connecting the ADN-W AM antenna module to the ADN CU1 central unit
- Setting up and positioning the antenna module
- Setting up the ADN-W C1 or ADN-W D1 wireless conference units
- Connecting external audio devices to the central unit
- Connecting a USB mass storage device for audio recordings to the central unit
- Preparing to use the “Conference Manager” software
- Switching the conference system on/off
- Using the media control system
- Configuring the wireless components
- Using the central unit
- Configuring the conference system via the central unit
- Overview of the operating menu
- Working with the operating menu
- Adjusting the conference settings – “Conference Menu”
- Setting the conference mode – “Conference Mode”
- Setting the max. number of speakers who can take the floor simultaneously – “Microphone Limit”
- Setting the maximum number of requests to speak – “Request Limit”
- Activating/deactivating the speaking time limit – “Talk Time Status”
- Setting the speaking time limit– “Talk Time Limit”
- Setting the advance warning time – “Premonition Time Limit”
- Determining the behavior when the individual speaking time is exceeded – “Reaction on Talktime Exceed”
- Activating/deactivating the flashing of the signal light ring when a request to speak is made – “Blink on Request”
- Re-initializing the conference units – “Re-Init”
- Setting the function of the priority key – “Clear Request List on Cancel”
- Adjusting the radio settings – “Wireless Menu“
- Adjusting the audio settings – “Audio Menu”
- Adjusting settings for the OUT audio output and the IN audio input – “XLR Out” and “XLR In”
- Adjusting settings for the floor channel – “Floor/Loudspeakers”
- Adjusting the processing of the conference units’ audio signals in the floor channel – “Audio Gain Reduction”
- Activating/deactivating the function for eliminating feedback and for increasing the volume – “Feedback Suppression“
- Activating/deactivating the filtering of the IN audio input from the OUT audio output (avoiding echoes) – “XLR Mix Minus”
- Activating/deactivating the conference units’ built-in loudspeakers for contributions coming from the conference units’ microphones – “Mic Loudspeaker Mute“
- Activating/deactivating the recording of the conference on a USB mass storage device and viewing the status of the recording – “Conference Recording“
- Checking the system and detecting errors – “System Menu”
- Adjusting the language – “*Language”
- Adjusting further settings – “Settings”
- Running a conference
- Using the “Conference Manager” software
- Possibilities of usage of the software and the conference system
- Preparing the central unit’s integrated software for use
- Preparing the Windows version of the software for use
- System requirements
- Installing the “Conference Manager” software
- Uninstalling the “Conference Manager” software
- Adjusting the network settings
- Configuring the network settings on a PC running Windows XP
- Configuring the network settings on a PC running Windows Vista
- Configuring the network settings on a PC running Windows 7
- Configuring the network settings on a PC running Windows 8
- Starting/exiting the software
- Getting to know and adjusting the basic features of the software
- Overview of the software
- Menu bar
- Buttons for selecting the views
- Toolbar
- Buttons for selecting the operating mode
- Selecting operating modes and views
- Adjusting the View windows to your needs
- Adjusting the screen, mouse, and keyboard settings and the date/time setting of the central unit
- Adjusting the language
- Using a password
- Adjusting network settings
- Loading the factory default settings
- Switching off all connected wireless conference units
- Using the conference system and the software
- Connecting the software to the central unit
- Disconnecting the connection to the central unit
- Creating a new configuration
- Loading a configuration
- Activating/deactivating automatic loading of a configuration
- Eliminating connection problems when a configuration is autoloaded
- Saving a configuration
- Closing a configuration
- Deleting a configuration from the central unit
- Configuring the settings for wireless conferencing
- Calling up the general radio settings
- Selecting the country-specific settings – “Country Selection“
- Setting the RF channel – “Channel Selection“
- Setting the RF signal strength – “Output Power“
- Logging in the wireless conference units to the conference system – “Access Mode“
- Calling up the settings for logging in the wireless conference units
- Automatically logging in the wireless conference units (open wireless conferencing) – “Access Mode - Open“
- Manually logging in the wireless conference units (closed wireless conferencing) – “Access Mode - Closed“
- Deactivating manual switch-off of the wireless conference units – “Enable Wireless Unit shutdown“
- Preparing a conference and mapping a conference room – “Setup” operating mode
- Initializing the conference units – “Setup” operating mode
- Adjusting the conference settings – “Setup” operating mode
- Controlling and monitoring a conference – “Live” operating mode
- Adding conference units to the conference system during operation
- Adjusting settings during a running conference
- Changing the view of the canvas
- Setting the volume of the conference units’ built-in loudspeakers
- Activating/deactivating the audio input/output
- Activating/deactivating the speaking time limit
- Changing the conference mode
- Changing the maximum number of speakers who can take the floor simultaneously
- Changing the maximum number of requests to speak
- Changing the behavior of the signal light ring when a request to speak is made
- Recording a conference
- Exiting “Live” operating mode
- Recording a conference – “Conference Recording”
- Using the log and diagnosis function – “Event Log”
- Cleaning and maintaining the conference system
- Transporting the wireless components
- Updating the firmware of the conference system
- If a problem occurs .../Frequently asked questions
- Components and accessories
- Specifications
- Appendix
- Manufacturer Declarations
- Index – ADN conference system
- Index – “Conference Manager” software
Structuring and controlling the conference system
34 | ADN Digital Conference System
Configuring and controlling the conference system
For configuring the conference system, you can either use the operating menu of
the central unit or the “Conference Manager” software. However, the full function-
ality of a wireless conference system can only be configured using the “Conference
Manager” software. The software also allows you to control conferences via a
graphical interface:
The “Conference Manager” software can be run in two different ways:
1
.
As a program on the central unit’s built-in PC
You have to connect a screen, keyboard, and mouse to the central unit (see
page 126).
2. As a program on a Windows PC
You have to install the “Conference Manager” software on the PC and integrate
the PC
together with the central unit in a network (see page 127).
Input and output of audio signals
Via XLR sockets, you can feed audio signals to the floor channel or output the floor
channel (see page 75).
For recording a conference on a USB mass storage device, you can use the recording
function of the ADN CU1 central unit, which saves the floor channel and all channels
of the conference units as audio files in wav format (see page 122).
Integration into a media control system
The ADN conference system can be completely integrated into a media control sys-
tem. You can monitor and control all functions of the conference system via the
programmable commands of your media control system (see page 80).
Function Operating menu “Conference Manager” software
Configuring the
conference
Configuring the wireless
conference components
possible with
restrictions
*
* When using the operating menu, you can only select dynamic frequency management
and the wireless conference units can only automatically connect to the antenna
module (“Access Mode - Open“). Manual frequency selection and manual
log-in of the
conference units (“Access Mode - Closed“) are only possible using the “Conference
Manager” software.
Controlling the conference
via a graphical interface
Monitoring the wireless
conference components
Conference Manager software
ADN CU1
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