AUDIO DISTRIBUTION NETWORK SENNHEISER ADN Instruction manual
Contents Contents Important safety instructions ........................................................................................ 3 The Sennheiser ADN conference system ...................................................................... 5 Available system components – scope of delivery .................................................... 6 Overview of the components .......................................................................................... 7 ADN D1 delegate unit ..................
Contents Cleaning and maintaining the conference system ................................................ 104 Updating the firmware of the conference system ................................................ 105 If a problem occurs ... ................................................................................................... 106 Accessories ..................................................................................................................... 108 Specifications .........................
Important safety instructions Important safety instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. Always include these instructions when passing the apparatus on to third parties. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus 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.
Important safety instructions Hazard warnings on the rear of the central unit The label shown on the left is attached to the rear of the central unit. The symbols on this label have the following meaning: This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the central unit’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of fire or electric shock.
The Sennheiser ADN conference system The Sennheiser ADN conference system Sennheiser ADN stands for Sennheiser Audio Distribution Network – the new generation of digital conference equipment: • Ideal for small to medium size conferences with approx.
Available system components – scope of delivery Available system components – scope of delivery The following ADN system components are available: Central unit (Cat. No.: 502757) Mains cable for central unit ADN CU1 central unit quick guide CD ROM (including, among other things, the “Conference Manager” software (Windows) and the instruction manual for the overall conference system as PDF) available in EU, UK and US versions, length 1.8 m (see “Accessories” on page 108) Delegate unit (Cat. No.
Overview of the components Overview of the components For conferencing, you require: • 1 ADN CU1 central unit • ADN D1 delegate units • ADN C1 chairman units (optional, for granting speaking privileges) • SDC CBL RJ-45 system cables (available in different lengths) • “Conference Manager” software for configuring and controlling conferences (optional) – can be run on the central unit (a screen, keyboard, and mouse are required) or – can be run on a separate Windows PC with Ethernet connection ESC
Overview of the components ADN D1 delegate unit Sound inlet basket with firmly fixed windshield Signal light ring 쐋 Headphone socket Headphone volume control for headphone socket Microphone key Microphone LED Loudspeaker 8 IN socket OUT socket
Overview of the components ADN C1 chairman unit Sound inlet basket with firmly fixed windshield Signal light ring IN socket OUT socket 쐋 Headphone socket Priority key Next key Headphone volume control for headphone socket Microphone key Microphone LED Loudspeaker 9
Overview of the components ADN CU1 central unit 1 2 3 4 5 ESC IN –– AUDIO –– OUT 6 7 PORT II PORT I 2x 52.8V 1.
Overview of the components Overview of the ADN CU1 display panel After switch-on, the central unit’s display shows a progress bar for approx.
Overview of the components The “Conference Manager” software The “Conference Manager” software allows you to conveniently configure and control the entire conference via a Windows PC or directly via the central unit. For further information on the software, refer to the chapter “Using the “Conference Manager” software” on page 49. The SDC CBL RJ-45 system cables The system cables transmit the digital audio and status information and supply power to the conference units.
Structuring and controlling the conference system Structuring and controlling the conference system Structuring the conference system The ADN conference system is suitable for small to medium size conferences with approx. 30 conference units (divided up onto the two connection sockets PORT I and PORT II). Delegate units and chairman units can be combined in an arbitrary order and are connected to the central unit using SDC CBL RJ-45 system cables. The ends of the cable strings are open (no ring topology).
Structuring and controlling the 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.
Putting the conference system into operation Putting the conference system into operation Preparing the central unit for use Setting up the central unit on a flat surface or mounting it into a rack If you want to place the central unit on a flat surface: 왘 Make sure that the air vents are not covered or blocked. 왘 Place the central unit on a flat surface as shown. If you want to mount the central unit into a 19” rack, the central unit must be supported and fixed to the rack using additional components.
Putting the conference system into operation 왘 Slide the central unit with the mounted rack mount “ears” into the 19” rack and support the weight with e.g. a rack tray. 왘 Secure the rack mount “ears” to the rack. An engineering drawing detailing the dimensions of the central unit can be found in the appendix (see page 111). Connecting the central unit to the mains CAUTION Product damage due to unsuitable mains cables or power outlets! An unsuitable power supply can damage the product.
Putting the conference system into operation Setting up the conference system Installing the cable holder If you want to permanently install your conference system in a room, use the optional cable holders (see “Accessories” on page 108). IN OUT 왘 Tilt the conference units as shown. 왘 Hold the conference units with one hand so that the microphone does not rest on the table. IN OUT 왘 Insert the cable holder as shown. At this point, the cable holder is not yet fixed with screws.
Putting the conference system into operation If you are using cable holders (see previous chapter): 왘 Choose a suitable cover for the cable holder : Cable Cable holder cover SDC CBL RJ 45 system cable marked “M” Highly shielded cable marked “L” IN OUT IN OUT 왘 Affix the covers as shown. 왘 Slightly tighten the supplied screws (approx. 0.05 Nm).
Putting the conference system into operation Connecting external audio devices to the central unit To output the floor channel via an external audio device: 왘 Use an XLR cable to connect the OUT audio output 7 of the central unit to an external audio device. IN –– AUDIO –– OUT PORT II PORT I 2x 52.8V 1.75A 7 To connect an external audio source and to feed its signals to the floor channel: 왘 Use an XLR cable to connect the external audio source to the IN audio input 6 of the central unit.
Putting the conference system into operation Running the software on a separate Windows PC To run the “Conference Manager” software on a separate Windows PC, the PC must meet the system requirements listed on page 50. 왘 Use a network cable (Cat5) to connect the Ethernet socket B of the central unit to the network interface of your PC. You can also connect the PC and the central unit using a switch or similar. IN –– AUDIO –– OUT PORT II PORT I 2x 52.8V 1.
Using the central unit Using the central unit Deactivating the lock mode of the central unit If the lock mode is activated (see page 43), you have to deactivate it in order to be able to operate the central unit: 왘 Press the jog dial or any other key. “Lock” appears on the display panel. 왘 Turn the jog dial. The “OFF” setting is selected. 왘 Press the jog dial. The lock mode is deactivated.
Configuring the conference system via the central unit Configuring the conference system via the central unit Overview of the operating menu “Conference” submenu “Main Menu” Conference Audio System Languages Settings Conference Mode Microphone Limit Request Limit Talk Time Status Talk Time Limit Premonition Time Limit Reaction on Talktime Exceed Blink on Request Re-Init Clear Request List on Cancel “Audio” submenu XLR Out XLR In Floor/Loudspeakers Audio Gain Reduction “System” submenu Ports Diagnostic
Configuring the conference system via the central unit Display Function of the menu item Option/display Page “Main Menu” “Conference” Calls up the “Conference” submenu – 26 “Audio” Calls up the “Audio” submenu – 31 “System” Calls up the “System” submenu – 34 “Languages” Adjusts the language “Deutsch”, “English”, “Espanol”...
Configuring the conference system via the central unit Display Function of the menu item Option/display Page “XLR In” menu “XLR In Status” Activates/deactivates the IN audio input “XLR In Sensitivity” Adjusts the sensitivity of the XLR input “XLR In Equalizer” Adjusts the tone color of the XLR input “On“/“Off” 31 “−18.0 dBu” ... “+18.0 dBu” +02 dB –03 dB +05 dB “−12 dB” ...
Configuring the conference system via the central unit Display Function of the menu item Option/display Page “Settings” menu “Network” Calls up the “Network” submenu – 42 “Contrast” Adjusts the contrast of the display panel “1” ...
Configuring the conference system via the central unit 왘 Press the jog dial. Your setting is stored. You are back to the operating menu. By briefly turning the jog dial to the left or right, the next or the previous menu item or setting is displayed. If you turn the jog dial to the left or right and hold it in this position, the menu items or settings change in quick succession (“fast search” function). Canceling an entry 왘 Press the ESC key. The operating menu or the next higher menu level appears.
Configuring the conference system via the central unit If the maximum number of speakers who can take the floor simultaneously (“Microphone Limit”) has not been reached, a further speaker can take the floor immediately. Situation The maximum number of speakers who can take the floor simultaneously (“Microphone Limit”) has been reached. Event A further speaker presses the microphone key on his or her conference unit.
Configuring the conference system via the central unit Setting the maximum number of requests to speak – “Request Limit” Main Menu Conference Audio System Request Limit Conf. Mode Requests No. Request Conference Conference Mode Microphone Limit Request Limit 05 05 Select and call up the “Conference” submenu Select and call up the “Request Limit” menu item 05 Select the desired setting; store the setting Adjustment range: “0” ...
Configuring the conference system via the central unit 왘 Set the advance warning time. This setting affects your conference as follows (example): “Talk Time Limit” (speaking time limit) 15 (minutes) “Premonition Time Limit” 60 (seconds) (advance warning time) Effect 60 seconds before the speaking time limit expires, i.e. after 14 minutes in this example, the signal light ring and the microphone LED start flashing red.
Configuring the conference system via the central unit Activating/deactivating the flashing of the signal light ring when a request to speak is made – “Blink on Request” Main Menu Conference Audio System Select and call up the “Conference” submenu Conference Premonition Time Limit Reaction on Talktime exceed Blink on Request On Select and call up the “Blink on Request” menu item Blink on Request On Off On Select the desired setting; store the setting Possible settings: “On” and “Off” Setting Beh
Configuring the conference system via the central unit Adjusting the audio settings – “Audio” The “Audio” submenu allows you to adjust settings that affect the audio signals of the conference system.
Configuring the conference system via the central unit Adjusting settings for the floor channel – “Floor/Loudspeakers” Main Menu Conference Audio System Floor/Loudspeakers Floor/Loudspeaker Volume Floor/Loudspeaker Equalizer Audio XLR Out XLR In Floor/Loudspeakers No Select and call up the “Audio” submenu Select and call up the “Floor/Loudspeakerst” menu item No Select and call up different menu items Equalizer Floor/Loudspeaker Volume Conf.
Configuring the conference system via the central unit Behavior “0.0 dB per Mic” ... “–3.0 dB per Mic” setting: With each additional audio signal, the volume level of the floor channel is reduced by the adjusted value. 왘 Try out the different settings by activating the maximum number of open channels (see page 45). The floor channel should be heard at the desired volume level without any distortion or feedback. 왘 First start with low values.
Configuring the conference system via the central unit Checking the system and detecting problems – “System” The “System” submenu provides information on the current status of your conference system and any errors that have occured. After switch-on, the central unit automatically performs a self-test. If errors are detected during the self-test, the error icons K to N indicate the type of error encountered. When the error icons M to N appear, the display panel changes from orange to red.
Configuring the conference system via the central unit The following tables show possible error indications and steps for error elimination. Display Direct Access 30 Units 20 Only the warning triangle N is displayed. N Error and remedy Several errors may have occured. 왘 Check the following menu items one after the other (see page 38): – “System Load” – “Temperature” – “Bus Statistics” If the menu items display errors, follow the options and/or steps for error elimination mentioned there.
Configuring the conference system via the central unit Remedy 왘 Perform a manual self-test (see page 40). The display can change as follows: – The structural change icon K disappears: The structural change has been detected, there are no errors. – The structural change icon K is still displayed: Follow the steps below. If, after performing the self-test, the structural change icon K is still displayed: 왘 Reset the error counter (“Break Counter”) (see page 40).
Configuring the conference system via the central unit Display Direct Access – – Units 20 N The warning triangle N and the structural change icon M are displayed. M The “Units” display displays no conference units (“--”), the corresponding connection socket PORT I or PORT II is deactivated. Error and remedy Short-circuit caused by: • metal parts (e.g. paper clips) that bridge the contacts of the plug connections • faulty system cables • wrong cables (e.g.
Configuring the conference system via the central unit System analysis – “Diagnostics” submenu Main Menu Conference Audio System Diagnostics System Load Temperature Bus Statistics System Ports Diagnostics Versions No Select and call up the “System” submenu Select and call up the “Diagnostics” submenu No The “Diagnostics” submenu appears The “Diagnostics” menu item provides information on the status of the current and voltage supply, on the status of data transmission and on interruptions due to faul
Configuring the conference system via the central unit • Displaying the temperature status – “Temperature” If necessary, further reduce the number of conference units until there are no errors reported. Then add conference units one after the other and observe the central unit’s display. If an error is reported, the cause of the error might be the last added conference unit, the cable used or metal parts that bridge the contacts of the plug connection.
Configuring the conference system via the central unit Permanent transmission errors must be eliminated immediately in order to ensure trouble-free operation of your conference system. Follow the steps for error elimination described under the “System Load” menu item (see page 38). In addition, check if other electronic devices in the proximity of the conference system might cause the errors. You can manually reset the “ ” icon behind “Error Indication” to the default icon (“ ☺”) (see page 40).
Configuring the conference system via the central unit We strongly recommend to always perform a self-test (see page 40) in order to make sure that the error is eliminated. After a successful self-test, the error icons go off and the display of data bus errors is automatically reset to default.
Configuring the conference system via the central unit Adjusting further settings – “Settings” Adjusting network settings – “Network” submenu Main Menu System Languages Settings Settings Network Contrast Lock Network IP Adress Mode IP Address Subnet Mask No Select and call up the “Settings” submenu Select and call up the “Network” submenu Static IP The “Network” submenu appears The “Network” submenu allows you to set the IP address allocation mode, the IP address and the subnet mask.
Configuring the conference system via the central unit Activating the lock mode – “Lock” Main Menu System Languages Settings Select and call up the “Settings” submenu Settings Network Contrast Lock Select and call up the “Lock” menu item Lock On Off Select the desired setting; store the setting When you activate the lock mode, you are automatically returned to the standard display. For information on how to deactivate the lock mode, refer to page 21.
Running a conference Running a conference The character of your conference (i.e. the conditions under which the participants can take the floor or are granted speaking privileges) depends on the settings of the central unit (see page 26). Possible settings: “Direct Access”, “Override” and “Request”. • “Direct Access” mode and “Override” mode: These two conference modes do not require the use of a chairman unit.
Running a conference Operating a delegate unit Taking the floor/Making a request to speak Depending on the conference mode set (see page 26) you can • take the floor immediately or • make a request to speak. You then have to wait until the chairman activates your microphone. If the conference mode is set so that you can take the floor immediately (“Direct Access” mode (factory default setting) or “Override” mode, see page 26): 왘 Press the microphone key .
Running a conference Connecting headphones You can connect mono or stereo headphones to the conference unit to listen to the floor channel. The headphone volume can be individually adjusted on the conference unit. 왘 Connect headphones with a 3.5 mm jack plug to the headphone socket 쐋 . Setting the headphone volume CAUTION Hearing damage due to high volumes! Listening at high volume levels for long periods can lead to permanent hearing defects. 왘 Inform the conference participants about this fact.
Running a conference Granting speaking privileges If – in “Request” mode – a participant presses the microphone key on his or her delegate unit, he or she makes a request to speak. All participants who have made a request to speak will join a request-to-speak list. Depending on the setting adjusted in the operating menu (see page 30): • the microphone LED flashes green and the signal light ring flashes red or • only the microphone LED flashes green.
Running a conference Muting all delegate units temporarily (priority function) Using the priority function, the chairman can interrupt a discussion at any time. The speaking privileges of all chairman units remain active at any time. 왘 Keep the priority key pressed for as long as you want to mute the conference units. All conference units – except for the chairman units – are muted immediately. The microphone LED and the signal light ring of the previously active conference units flash red.
Using the “Conference Manager” software Using the “Conference Manager” software Possibilities of usage of the software and the conference system The “Conference Manager” software allows you to conveniently manage and control the conference system. With the software, you can plan and graphically simulate conferences. Various configurations can be saved and thus be reused for other scenarios. In addition, you can use the software to control conferences.
Using the “Conference Manager” software The following overview shows the functions that are available depending on the connections status: “Disconnected” – not connected to the central unit “Connected” – connected to the central unit “Setup” operating mode “Setup” operating mode “Live” operating mode • Room View window can be edited • Delegate View window can be edited • Configuration can be edited • Room View window can be edited • Delegate View window can be edited • Configuration can be edited •
Using the “Conference Manager” software Installing the “Conference Manager” software 왘 Start the “ADNSetup.exe” file in the “Conference Manager” folder on the enclosed CD ROM. A confirmation prompt appears: 왘 Click the “Next” button. A selection window appears: 왘 Make sure that the “ADN Conference Manager (local)” check box is ticked. 왘 Click the “Next” button. A summary of the installation settings is displayed: 왘 Confirm this summary by clicking the “Install” button. The installation starts.
Using the “Conference Manager” software Adjusting the network settings To enable communication between the central unit and the Windows PC: 왘 Make sure that the network communication between the central unit and the Windows PC is not blocked by a proxy server and/or a firewall. Ports 53248, 53249, 53250, 53251 are used for communication and port 21 is used for FTP transfer. 왘 Ask your system administrator if a static IP address is to be used or if the IP address is to be allocated dynamically.
Using the “Conference Manager” software Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 왘 Click “Network Connections” in the 왘 Click “Manage network connec- 왘 Click “Change adapter settings” in right column: tions” in the left column: the left column: The “Network Connections” window appears. The “Network Connections” window appears. The “Network Connections” window appears.
Using the “Conference Manager” software Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Settings to be adjusted via the central unit (see page 42): Main Menu Settings Network IP Mode 왘 On the central unit, call up the “IP Mode” menu item. 왘 Select “Dynamic IP”. The central unit is automatically integrated in the network and no further steps have to be taken.
Using the “Conference Manager” software Starting/exiting the software The central unit’s integrated software To start the central unit’s integrated software: 왘 Switch on the central unit and the connected screen. The “Conference Manager” software is started in “Setup” operating mode and the Room View window is displayed. The “Open” window appears in the foreground. If the screen connected to the central unit does not show anything, it may be that the screen resolution is set too high.
Using the “Conference Manager” software Getting to know and adjusting the basic features of the software Overview of the software The main application window of the “Conference Manager” software consists of permanently visible elements and on views that depend on the operating mode.
Using the “Conference Manager” software Menu bar a Menu Submenu Function Page Creates a new configuration 67 Open Conference ... Loads an existing configuration 68 Delete Conference Deletes and existing configuration 71 Close Closes the current configuration 70 Save Saves the current configuration (locally or on the central unit) 69 Save as ...
Using the “Conference Manager” software Alternatively, you can also use the keyboard shortcuts listed next to the commands. Buttons for selecting the views b Button Function Changes to the Room View window where you can configure and/or control the conference system via a graphical interface. The Room View window changes depending on whether “Setup” or “Live” operating mode is set (see page 59).
Using the “Conference Manager” software Selecting operating modes and views In “Setup” and “Live” operating mode, you can switch between the Room View window and the Delegate View window.
Using the “Conference Manager” software Selecting the “Setup” operating mode 왘 Click the “Setup” button. The software changes to “Setup” operating mode and the “Setup” button is highlighted in blue. To display the Room View window: 왘 Click the Room View button . To display the Delegate View window: 왘 Click the Delegate View button 60 .
Using the “Conference Manager” software Selecting the “Live” operating mode 왘 Prepare the “Live” operating mode and activate it (see page 95). To display the Room View window: 왘 Click the Room View button . To display the Delegate View window: 왘 Click the Delegate View button .
Using the “Conference Manager” software Adjusting the Room View window and the Delegate View window to your needs You can adjust the Room View window and the Delegate View window to your needs. The library panels can be hidden or shown and can be changed in size. Changes to the View windows are not automatically saved and are reset to the factory default settings when the software is exited.
Using the “Conference Manager” software Using the full screen mode of the Windows software 왘 In the menu bar, click “Edit” > “Full Screen”. The full screen mode of the software is activated/deactivated. Adjusting the screen, mouse, and keyboard settings and the date/time setting of the central unit* 왘 In the menu bar, click “Settings” > “System Properties”. The “System Properties” window appears.
Using the “Conference Manager” software The “Disk Space” box in the “System Properties” window provides information on the free memory available on the central unit. Selecting the language 왘 In the menu bar, click “Settings” > “Language”. A list with the available languages appears. 왘 Click the desired language. The language of the software is changed. Using a password You can use a password to protect existing configurations against unauthorized change.
Using the “Conference Manager” software Adjusting network settings If you make changes to the settings in the “Network Settings” window, an existing network connection can be lost! 왘 In the menu bar, click “Settings” > “Network...”. The “Network Settings” window appears. To automatically integrate the central unit in a network using a dynamic IP address: 왘 Select the “Obtain an IP Address automatically” option button. 왘 Click “OK”.
Using the “Conference Manager” software Using the conference system and the software Connecting the software to the central unit To connect the “Conference Manager” software to the central unit: 왘 Start the software (see page 55). The “Open” window appears. 왘 Click “Connect”. Or: 왘 In the menu bar, click “Global Menu” > “Connect ...”. The “Connect to CU” window appears, showing a list of available central units. 왘 Select the desired central unit.
Using the “Conference Manager” software Eliminating connection problems If no connection to the central unit can be established or if the configuration cannot be found, an error message appears. 왘 Check if the central unit is correctly connected* (see page 50) and switched on (see page 20). 왘 If necessary, disconnect an existing connection to the central unit in order to establish a new connection (see next section). 왘 Click “Retry”.
Using the “Conference Manager” software Loading a configuration 왘 In the menu bar, click “Global Menu” > “Open Conference”. The “Open” window appears. If the software is connected to a central unit (see page 66), you can load three types of configurations: Loading a configuration ... Actions ... of an active (running) conference (“Active Conference Document”) To load your configuration in “Live“* operating mode: 왘 Select the “Open Active Conference Document from CU” option button. 왘 Click “OK”.
Using the “Conference Manager” software Activating/deactivating automatic loading of a configuration To automatically load a saved configuration at startup of the conference system: 왘 In the menu bar, click “Global Menu” > “Autoload”. The “Autoload Properties” window appears. 왘 Establish a connection to the central unit (see page 66). 왘 Select the “Enable Autoload” option button. 왘 Select the desired configuration from the drop-down list. 왘 Click “OK”.
Using the “Conference Manager” software To save a newly created configuration on the hard disk of the Windows PC: 왘 In the menu bar, click “Global Menu” > “Save”. The “Save Conference” window appears. 왘 Select the “Save as Local Conference Document” option button. 왘 Click “OK”. The “Save conference” window appears. 왘 Select the desired storage location. 왘 Enter a new file name into the “File name” field. 왘 Click “Save”. The file is saved.
Using the “Conference Manager” software Deleting a configuration from the central unit 왘 In the menu bar, click “Global Menu” > “Delete”. The “Delete Conference” window appears. 왘 Select a configuration. 왘 Click “OK”. After a confirmation prompt, the selected file is deleted. Configurations saved on the hard disk of a PC can be deleted using the Windows Explorer.
Using the “Conference Manager” software Preparing a conference and mapping a conference room – “Setup” operating mode In “Setup” operating mode, you can use photos and graphical elements to map a conference room. Using delegate lists, you can clearly assign conference units to conference participants and then monitor and control your conference.
Using the “Conference Manager” software Example of a graphical representation of the conference room (see page 74): 73
Using the “Conference Manager” software Example of a delegate list (see page 85): Planning and mapping the conference room Placing objects on the canvas 74 왘 Click the Room View button .
Using the “Conference Manager” software 왘 Select an object from the “Equipment”, “Images” or “Microphone Unit(s)” library panels. The selected object is highlighted in blue. 왘 Drag the object onto the canvas. If the object can be dropped at the current cursor position, the object and the icon are displayed next to the mouse pointer. If the object cannot be dropped at the current cursor position, the icon is displayed. 왘 Drop the object at the desired position.
Using the “Conference Manager” software 왘 Select the shape of the rectangles or circles from the “Proportion of Table” drop-down list. The thumbnail displays the selected shape. 왘 Click “OK”. The desired number of rectangles or circles is placed on the canvas. Newly placed objects can cover existing objects. In this case, change the order of the objects by sending them to the front or back (see page 81). Moving graphic objects 왘 Select the desired object on the canvas.
Using the “Conference Manager” software Defining fill, line and border attributes Please note when defining fill, line and border attributes: If you select an object in the library panel and then define fill, line and border attributes, the defined attributes apply to all newly created objects of this type. If you select an object already placed on the canvas and then define fill, line and border attributes, the defined attributes only apply to the selected object on the canvas.
Using the “Conference Manager” software To define the line color: 왘 Select the object. 왘 Click the “Color” button. 왘 Select a standard color. Or: 왘 Click the . The “Select color” window appears. 왘 Select a color. 왘 Click “OK”. The line or border color is assigned to the selected object or to all newly created objects (see “Defining fill, line and border attributes” on page 77). Placing text on the canvas 왘 Select the “Text” Text Object tool in the “Equipment” library panel and drag it onto the canvas.
Using the “Conference Manager” software 왘 Click the “Room View” button . To add an image file*: 왘 In the “Images” library panel, click “Import...“. The “Import...” window appears. 왘 Select an image file (file extension: “jpg”, “png” or “bmp”). 왘 Click “OK”. The selected image file is added to the library. If you save the configuration on the central unit (see page 69), all image files are copied and are then also available on the central unit.
Using the “Conference Manager” software Automatically aligning objects 왘 Hold down the “CTRL” key and select several objects on the canvas using the mouse. The objects appear with a bounding box (dotted line). The “Alignment” box appears. 왘 In the “Alignment” box, click one of the following buttons: Button Objects are aligned to the ... left edge horizontal center right edge top edge vertical center bottom edge The objects are aligned.
Using the “Conference Manager” software Undoing/redoing actions 왘 Click the Room View button . To reverse the last action you performed: 왘 Click the icon. To reserve the last “undo” action: 왘 Click the icon. You can undo and redo up to 10 actions. Copying/pasting/cutting objects To cut an object and paste it to the clipboard: 왘 Select the object that you want to cut and paste. 왘 Click the icon. The selected object is cut from the canvas and pasted to the clipboard.
Using the “Conference Manager” software To move an object forwards: 왘 Select an object. 왘 Click the icon. The selected object is moved forwards. Enlarging the canvas When a new conference document opens in the Room View window, the canvas is the large area with the grid pattern. When you reduce the size of the canvas, you can see that the grid lines of the canvas are surrounded by a white area. To enlarge the canvas: 왘 Move any objects on the canvas beyond the area of the grid lines.
Using the “Conference Manager” software Changing the size of the canvas 왘 Click the Room View button . To enlarge/reduce the size of the canvas: 왘 Select the desired scaling factor from the “Size” drop-down list. The size of the canvas is adjusted. To rotate the contents of the canvas: 왘 Click or . The contents of the canvas is rotated by 90°. When the contents of the canvas is rotated, the orientation of the text objects does not change so that the text remains readable.
Using the “Conference Manager” software To show/hide the grid lines: 왘 Tick/untick the “Show” check box. To adjust the grid size: 왘 Enter the desired grid size (between 1 and 99) into the “Size” fields. The grid size is adjusted. To automatically align objects to the grid when you drop them on the canvas: 왘 Tick the “Snap” check box. If the “Snap” check box is ticked, objects are also aligned to the grid when the grid is invisible. To randomly place objects on the canvas: 왘 Untick the “Snap” check box.
Using the “Conference Manager” software Managing delegate data Creating a delegate list 왘 Click the Delegate View button . The Delegate View window appears (the screenshot below shows the Windows version of the software which features the additional buttons “Import” and “Export”). 왘 Click the “Add...” button. The “Add Delegate” window appears. 왘 Enter the delegate name into the “Name” field. 왘 Click “OK”. The “Add Delegate” window closes and the delegate name is displayed in the “Delegate” column.
Using the “Conference Manager” software 왘 Enter a file name. 왘 Select the desired storage location. 왘 Click “OK”. The window closes and the delegate list is exported as an XML file. By default, the delegate lists are saved in the “My Documents/ADN/ Delegates Lists” folder. Importing delegate lists* You can import delegate lists from other configurations:* CAUTION Loss of delegate names If you import a delegate list, all existing delegate names will be deleted. This action cannot be reversed.
Using the “Conference Manager” software 왘 Click the Room View button . 왘 In the “Microphone Unit(s)” library panel, click the “Scan” button. The conference unit icons are placed on the canvas and initialized in the order which corresponds to the physical order of connection to the central unit. The sequential number of the conference units is displayed below the conference unit icons. The icons of chairman units are marked with a star.
Using the “Conference Manager” software Starting/stopping initialization of the conference units To start the initialization of the conference units: 왘 Click the “Start Initialization” button and confirm the confirmation prompt with “OK”. The microphone LEDs and the signal light rings of the connected conference units light up red. The conference unit icon with the number “1” is permanently marked with a red circle. All other icons are marked with flashing red circles.
Using the “Conference Manager” software 왘 Select the desired name from the “Delegate” drop-down list. The name is assigned to the conference unit and is displayed below the icon. The conference unit assigned to the name appears in the “ID” column of the Delegate View window. Changing the orientation/visibility of the icon labeling You can change the orientation/visibility of numbers and delegate names assigned to the conference unit icons: 왘 Select a conference unit icon.
Using the “Conference Manager” software Adjusting the conference settings – “Setup” operating mode Adjusting the conference mode 왘 Click the button on the toolbar. The “Conference Settings” window appears. Adjusting the conference mode 왘 Select the desired conference mode from the “Conference Mode” drop-down list. Possible settings: “Direct Access”, “Override” and “Request”. • “Direct Access” mode and “Override” mode: These two conference modes do not require the use of a chairman unit.
Using the “Conference Manager” software Setting the max. number of speakers who can take the floor simultaneously In the “Microphone Limit” field, you can set the max. number of speakers who can take the floor simultaneously in all conference modes. Please note that any connected chairman unit is counted against the microphone limit. If you set a higher value (adjustment range “1” ...
Using the “Conference Manager” software To set the speaking time limit: 왘 Enter the speaking time into the “Talk Time Limit” field. Adjustment range: “1” ... “60”, adjustable in steps of 1 minute To set the advance warning time: 왘 Select the desired advance warning time from the “Premonition Time” dropdown list. Adjustment range: “00” ...
Using the “Conference Manager” software Locking/unlocking the central unit’s operating menu To protect the central unit’s operating menu against any accidental change of settings: 왘 In the “Conference Settings” window, select the “Locked” option button behind “CU Lock Status”. The central unit’s operating menu is locked. To adjust settings via the operating menu, you have to deactivate the lock mode (see page 21). To deactivate the lock mode: 왘 Select the “Unlocked” option button behind “CU Lock Status”.
Using the “Conference Manager” software To set the floor channel volume: 왘 Move the “Volume” slider ... ... upwards to increase the floor channel volume or ... downwards to reduce the floor channel volume. The floor channel volume is changed immediately. To set the tone color of the floor channel: 왘 Move the “EQ low”, “EQ mid” or “EQ high” sliders to change the tone color. 왘 Click “OK”. Your settings are saved and the “Audio Settings” window closes.
Using the “Conference Manager” software Using the OUT audio output/IN audio input and setting the tone color To activate/deactivate the OUT audio output/IN audio input: 왘 Tick/untick the “Audio XLR out“/ “Audio XLR In” check box. The OUT audio output/IN audio input is activated (check box is ticked) or deactivated (check box is unticked). To set the volume of the OUT audio output/the sensitivity of the IN audio input: 왘 Move the “Volume“/ “Sensitivity” slider ... ...
Using the “Conference Manager” software It is vital to observe the information provided in the chapter “Saving a configuration” on page 69. 왘 Enter a file name into the drop-down list. 왘 Click “OK”. The configuration is saved on the central unit and “Live” operating mode is started. The View windows change their appearance accordingly and the “Live” button is highlighted in red. To open the Room View window in “Live” operating mode: 왘 Click the Room View button .
Using the “Conference Manager” software Using the software for controlling a running conference If you want to use the software for controlling a running conference: 왘 Load the configuration of a running conference (see page 68). The software switches to “Live” operating mode. All active conference units remain active and all requests to speak are retained. If you have activated automatic loading of a configuration, the configuration is automatically loaded in “Live” operating mode (see page 69).
Using the “Conference Manager” software Monitoring a conference using the Delegate View window e g f Element Overview of the conference unit icons Function/Meaning e Permanent list of chairman units, sorted by “ID” number f Permanent list of chairman units, sorted by “ID” number g Permanent list of uninitialized conference units Designation “Unkn.
Using the “Conference Manager” software Overview of the bar graphs The conference unit icons display the current status of the conference units connected to the central unit. Bar graph Meaning Chairman unit with speaking privileges Chairman unit is deactivated Delegate unit with speaking privileges, 100 % of the speaking time is available Delegate unit with speaking privileges, approx.
Using the “Conference Manager” software To grant speaking privileges to a conference unit by the order of the request-tospeak list (in “Request” and “Direct Access” mode): 왘 Click the “Next” button. The conference unit is granted speaking privileges (see above) and is removed from the “Requests” box. Granting/withdrawing speaking privileges using the Delegate View window To grant speaking privileges to a conference unit: 왘 Click the name of the delegate to whom you want to grant speaking privileges.
Using the “Conference Manager” software When adding conference units to the conference system, observe the maximum number of conference units in order to ensure safe operation (see page 13). Adjusting settings during a running conference In “Live” operating mode, the boxes “Volume”, “Audio XLR”, “Talk Time” and “Conference” are shown in the lower part of the window.
Using the “Conference Manager” software To change the speaking time limit: 왘 In the “Talk Time” box, enter the desired speaking time limit into the dropdown list field (see also page 91). Changing the conference mode 왘 From the “Mode” drop-down list in the “Conference” box, select the desired conference mode (see page 90).
Using the “Conference Manager” software 왘 Click the button. The “Protocol” window appears. Changes and warnings are listed in chronological order: Column Meaning/Function “Time” Time “Location” Location of error (central unit, conference unit) “Qualifier” Message qualifier: • “Info” • “Warning“ • “Error” • “Critical Error” “Description” Error description “Value” Optional additional value (e.g. error code) Exporting the log* 왘 Click the “Export” button. The “Save as ...” window appears.
Cleaning and maintaining the conference system Cleaning and maintaining the conference system CAUTION Liquids can damage the product! Liquids entering the product can cause a short-circuit in the electronics or damage the mechanics. Solvents or cleansing agents can damage the surfaces of the product. 왘 Keep all liquids away from the product. 왘 Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents. 왘 Before cleaning, switch the central unit off and disconnect it from the mains.
Updating the firmware of the conference system Updating the firmware of the conference system CAUTION Danger of damage to the conference system! Improper modification of the firmware (e.g. due to updates) can cause irreparable damage to the conference system. 왘 Only update the firmware if the function of your conference system is impaired or if the update is recommended by Sennheiser. 왘 Contact your Sennheiser partner to update the firmware.
If a problem occurs ... If a problem occurs ... Conference system Problem Possible cause Possible solution Page Central unit cannot be switched on The central unit is not connected to the mains. Connect the central unit to the mains. 16 Conference unit cannot be used/activated The conference unit is not connected correctly. Check if all plugs are connected correctly. 17 The cable string is too long. Reduce the length of the cable string or reduce the number of conference units.
If a problem occurs ... “Conference Manager” software Problem Possible cause Possible solution see page Software cannot be connected to the central unit No network connection. Check the connections between network, central unit and PC. 20 The IP address of the central unit or of Check the network settings and adjust 50 the Windows PC has been changed. them if necessary. There is already a connection to the central unit. Disconnect the connection to the central unit.
Accessories Accessories Cat. No. Description Central unit 502757 ADN CU1 central unit 054324 Mains cable, EU version, black, 1.8 m 054325 Mains cable, UK version, black, 1.8 m 054326 Mains cable, US version, black, 1.
Specifications Specifications ADN D1 and ADN C1 conference units Dimensions (w/o gooseneck) 185 x 63 x 140 mm (W x H x D) Weight approx. 700 g Supply voltage 35 V ... 52.8 V Power consumption 2 W (w/o reproduction via loudspeakers) Temperature range operation: +10°C to +40°C storage: −25°C to +70°C Relative humidity operation: 10 to 80% storage: 10 to 90% Headphone socket 3.5 mm stereo jack socket Output level at headphone socket 50 mW/16 Ω DHT (at 1 kHz) 0.
Specifications XLR OUT 110 Output resistance ROUT < 100 Ω Frequency response 20 Hz to 14.5 kHz; −3 dB Output level max. +11 dBu Nominal level +6 dBu DHT (at 1 kHz) < 0.02% A-weighted at +7.
Appendix Appendix ADN CU1 mounting dimensions Factory default settings Menu item/description Factory default settings “Conference Mode” – conference mode “Direct Access” “Microphone Limit” – max. number of speakers who can take the floor simultaneously “4” “Request Limit” – max.
Appendix Menu item/description Factory default settings “Blink on Request” – flashing of the signal light ring when a request to speak is made activated (“On”) “XLR Out Status” – audio output activated (“On”) “XLR Out Volume” – audio ouput volume “+ 6 dB” “XLR OUT Equalizer” – tone color of audio output 0 dB “XLR In Status” – audio input activated (“On”) “XLR In Sensitivity” – input sensitivity of audio input “+ 7.
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Index Index A Accessories 108 Adding conference units 48 ADN C1, see chairman unit ADN CU1 display panel, see display panel ADN CU1, see central unit Advance warning time adjusting 28, 91 Audio devices connecting to the central unit 19 Audio Gain Reduction 32, 94 Audio IN and Audio OUT 19, 31 adjusting audio settings 93, 95 Audio settings adjusting 31, 93, 95 B Behavior when the speaking time limit is exceeded adjusting 29, 92 Blink on Request 30 Break Counter 39 resetting 40 Bus Statistics 39 C Cable faul
Index saving a configuration 69 Scan 86 “Setup” operating mode 49, 72, 90 setting the function of the “All Micros OFF” button 92 starting/exiting the central unit’s integrated software 55 starting/exiting the Windows version of the software 55 using 49 using pictures 72, 78 using the software for controlling a running conference 97 Windows network settings 52 Conference mode adjusting 26, 90 Conference settings adjusting 26, 90 Conference system checking and detecting errors 34 cleaning and maintaining 104
Index Microphone activating 45 deactivating 45 Microphone Limit 27, 91 N Network settings 42, 65 configuring Windows 52 dynamic IP addressing 53, 65 static IP addressing 54, 65 O Operating menu operating principles 25 Operating mode buttons 58 “Live” 95 “Setup” 86 Override 26 Overview operating menu of the central unit 22 P PC connecting to the central unit 20 system requirements 50 Planning and simulating conferences 49 Premonition Time Limit 28, 91 Priority function 48 Priority key setting the function o
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