Instructions for Use
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... 19 Using the ADN Cable Calculator software 20 System requirements 20 Installing the ADN Cable Calculator 20 Using the ADN Cable Calculator 22 Deinstalling the ADN Cable Calculator 22 Putting the conference system into operation 23 Preparing the ADN CU1 central unit for use 23 Preparing the ADN PS power supply for use 25 Preparing the ADN C1/ADN D1 conference units for use 27 Setting up the conference system 29 Connecting external audio devices to the central unit 39 Connecting a USB...
... 19 Using the ADN Cable Calculator software 20 System requirements 20 Installing the ADN Cable Calculator 20 Using the ADN Cable Calculator 22 Deinstalling the ADN Cable Calculator 22 Putting the conference system into operation 23 Preparing the ADN CU1 central unit for use 23 Preparing the ADN PS power supply for use 25 Preparing the ADN C1/ADN D1 conference units for use 27 Setting up the conference system 29 Connecting external audio devices to the central unit 39 Connecting a USB...
Instructions for Use
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... system 80 Preparing the central unit's integrated software for use 81 Preparing the Windows version of the software for use 81 Starting/exiting the software 87 Getting to know and adjusting the basic features of the conference system 149 If a problem occurs 150 Accessories ...154 Specifications ...155 Appendix ...157 Manufacturer Declarations 163 Index ...164 2 | ADN Digital Conference System "Conference Recording 141 Using the log and diagnosis...
... system 80 Preparing the central unit's integrated software for use 81 Preparing the Windows version of the software for use 81 Starting/exiting the software 87 Getting to know and adjusting the basic features of the conference system 149 If a problem occurs 150 Accessories ...154 Specifications ...155 Appendix ...157 Manufacturer Declarations 163 Index ...164 2 | ADN Digital Conference System "Conference Recording 141 Using the log and diagnosis...
Instructions for Use
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...; 1 ADN CU1 central unit • ADN D1 delegate units • ADN C1 chairperson units (optional, for granting speaking privileges, a maximum of 10 chairperson units can be run on a separate Windows PC with Ethernet connection • USB mass storage device for audio recording of conferences (optional) • REC ADN CU1 "Conference Manager" software Conferences with up to a max. of 70 ADN D1/ADN C1 per ADN PS with standard cabling a max...
...; 1 ADN CU1 central unit • ADN D1 delegate units • ADN C1 chairperson units (optional, for granting speaking privileges, a maximum of 10 chairperson units can be run on a separate Windows PC with Ethernet connection • USB mass storage device for audio recording of conferences (optional) • REC ADN CU1 "Conference Manager" software Conferences with up to a max. of 70 ADN D1/ADN C1 per ADN PS with standard cabling a max...
Instructions for Use
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... 80 m max. ADN D1 delegate units and ADN C1 chairperson units can be combined in an arbitrary order. per ADN PS power supply - 60-70 conference units connected in simple strings - 30-40 conference units connected in ring topology If cable lengths are observed, safe operation of conference systems with up to 10 max. The voltage supplied depends on the number of 15 ADN PS power supplies - All components...
... 80 m max. ADN D1 delegate units and ADN C1 chairperson units can be combined in an arbitrary order. per ADN PS power supply - 60-70 conference units connected in simple strings - 30-40 conference units connected in ring topology If cable lengths are observed, safe operation of conference systems with up to 10 max. The voltage supplied depends on the number of 15 ADN PS power supplies - All components...
Instructions for Use
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... a cable string or cable ring and to plan the structure of the conference system. You can monitor and control all channels of the conference units as audio files in a network (see page 81). 2. You have to connect a screen, keyboard, and mouse to the central unit (see page 81). 1 2 Input and output of audio signals Via XLR sockets, you can use the recording function of the ADN CU1...
... a cable string or cable ring and to plan the structure of the conference system. You can monitor and control all channels of the conference units as audio files in a network (see page 81). 2. You have to connect a screen, keyboard, and mouse to the central unit (see page 81). 1 2 Input and output of audio signals Via XLR sockets, you can use the recording function of the ADN CU1...
Instructions for Use
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The installation is displayed: ̈ Confirm this summary by clicking the "Next" button. The software has been successfully installed. ADN Digital Conference System | 21 Using the ADN Cable Calculator software ̈ Click the "Next" button. A summary of the selected installation settings is performed and a confirmation appears: ̈ Click the "Close" button. A selection window for specifying the installation location appears: ̈ Use the default or select an installation path. ̈ Click the "Next" button.
The installation is displayed: ̈ Confirm this summary by clicking the "Next" button. The software has been successfully installed. ADN Digital Conference System | 21 Using the ADN Cable Calculator software ̈ Click the "Next" button. A summary of the selected installation settings is performed and a confirmation appears: ̈ Click the "Close" button. A selection window for specifying the installation location appears: ̈ Use the default or select an installation path. ̈ Click the "Next" button.
Instructions for Use
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... of the ADN C1 and ADN D1 has been revised. ADN Digital Conference System | 27 To ensure full operational reliability in a room, use the optional cable holders (see "Accessories" on page 154). Installing the cable holder If you have to a limited extent (see also page 68). ̈ In a redundant ring topology, only use conference units with one hand so that the microphone does not...
... of the ADN C1 and ADN D1 has been revised. ADN Digital Conference System | 27 To ensure full operational reliability in a room, use the optional cable holders (see "Accessories" on page 154). Installing the cable holder If you have to a limited extent (see also page 68). ̈ In a redundant ring topology, only use conference units with one hand so that the microphone does not...
Instructions for Use
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... unit You can use different settings for processing the audio signals of the IN audio input and the OUT audio output in videoconferencing or teleconferencing systems (see page 77), you require a USB mass storage device with the following characteristics: USB mass storage device Recommended memory size File system Partition Connection Interface Power supply Requirements > 500 GB NTFS FAT32 1 USB type A plug USB 2.0 via an external audio device: ̈ Use an XLR cable...
... unit You can use different settings for processing the audio signals of the IN audio input and the OUT audio output in videoconferencing or teleconferencing systems (see page 77), you require a USB mass storage device with the following characteristics: USB mass storage device Recommended memory size File system Partition Connection Interface Power supply Requirements > 500 GB NTFS FAT32 1 USB type A plug USB 2.0 via an external audio device: ̈ Use an XLR cable...
Instructions for Use
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... power supplies, set up : Status LED POWER 5 PORT I 3/Port II 4 output 1/2 Color Meaning green ADN PS is switched off switch 1 or 2 to position "I 2x 52.8V 1.75A 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 240W B ̈ Use a network cable (Cat5) to connect the Ethernet socket B of the central unit to the network interface of the software for use" on /off ADN Digital Conference System | 41 AUDIO -- You can increase or reduce the number of conference units used , switched...
... power supplies, set up : Status LED POWER 5 PORT I 3/Port II 4 output 1/2 Color Meaning green ADN PS is switched off switch 1 or 2 to position "I 2x 52.8V 1.75A 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 240W B ̈ Use a network cable (Cat5) to connect the Ethernet socket B of the central unit to the network interface of the software for use" on /off ADN Digital Conference System | 41 AUDIO -- You can increase or reduce the number of conference units used , switched...
Instructions for Use
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... per Mic - 0.0 dB per Mic" ... store the setting Menu item Function "Floor/Loudspeakers Volume" Adjusts the floor channel volume "Floor/Loudspeakers Equalizer" Adjusts the tone color In the "Equalizer" menu item, you to overmodulate. Adjusting the processing of the floor channel increases with each additional audio signal* and tends to adjust how the volume levels of the signals of the conference units are processed. * conference units and IN audio input 56 | ADN Digital...
... per Mic - 0.0 dB per Mic" ... store the setting Menu item Function "Floor/Loudspeakers Volume" Adjusts the floor channel volume "Floor/Loudspeakers Equalizer" Adjusts the tone color In the "Equalizer" menu item, you to overmodulate. Adjusting the processing of the floor channel increases with each additional audio signal* and tends to adjust how the volume levels of the signals of the conference units are processed. * conference units and IN audio input 56 | ADN Digital...
Instructions for Use
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... central unit's operating menu or use , the existing file will not be overwritten. store the setting 78 | ADN Digital Conference System Example: ADN/CEO-Meeting_2011-05-02_160923 File names The file names of the audio recordings consist of the following: • Floor channel: Name of the conference and starting time (date and time) Example: .../CEO-Meeting_2011-05-02_160923.wav • Conference unit channel: Type of conference unit, serial number...
... central unit's operating menu or use , the existing file will not be overwritten. store the setting 78 | ADN Digital Conference System Example: ADN/CEO-Meeting_2011-05-02_160923 File names The file names of the audio recordings consist of the following: • Floor channel: Name of the conference and starting time (date and time) Example: .../CEO-Meeting_2011-05-02_160923.wav • Conference unit channel: Type of conference unit, serial number...
Instructions for Use
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... using the central unit's integrated software Alternatively, you can also use the keyboard shortcuts listed next to the Delegate View window where you can create a delegate list and control the conference by means of the list. Buttons for 97 screen, mouse and keyboard Help Help ... The Room View window changes depending on whether "Setup" or "Live" operating mode is set (see page 93). The Delegate View window changes depending on whether "Setup" or "Live" operating mode is set...
... using the central unit's integrated software Alternatively, you can also use the keyboard shortcuts listed next to the Delegate View window where you can create a delegate list and control the conference by means of the list. Buttons for 97 screen, mouse and keyboard Help Help ... The Room View window changes depending on whether "Setup" or "Live" operating mode is set (see page 93). The Delegate View window changes depending on whether "Setup" or "Live" operating mode is set...
Instructions for Use
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.... The number is displayed at the selected side of numbers and delegate names assigned to the conference unit icons: ̈ Select a conference unit icon. "Setup" operating mode Adjusting the conference modes ̈ Click the button on the toolbar. The "Conference Settings" window appears. Possible settings: "Direct Access", "Override", "Push To Talk" and "Request" • "Direct Access" mode and "Override" mode: These two conference modes do not require the use of...
.... The number is displayed at the selected side of numbers and delegate names assigned to the conference unit icons: ̈ Select a conference unit icon. "Setup" operating mode Adjusting the conference modes ̈ Click the button on the toolbar. The "Conference Settings" window appears. Possible settings: "Direct Access", "Override", "Push To Talk" and "Request" • "Direct Access" mode and "Override" mode: These two conference modes do not require the use of...
Instructions for Use
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... information on the audio recording (see page 39). ̈ In the menu bar, click "Settings" > "Conference Recording". Monitoring an audio recording The "Event Log" function of recording. To close the "Conference Recording" window: ̈ Click "Close". Change the USB mass storage device or stop the recording. The recording was interThe central unit's rupted. The icon O is not stopped. 142 | ADN Digital Conference System display panel lights up red. Using the "Conference Manager" software Starting...
... information on the audio recording (see page 39). ̈ In the menu bar, click "Settings" > "Conference Recording". Monitoring an audio recording The "Event Log" function of recording. To close the "Conference Recording" window: ̈ Click "Close". Change the USB mass storage device or stop the recording. The recording was interThe central unit's rupted. The icon O is not stopped. 142 | ADN Digital Conference System display panel lights up red. Using the "Conference Manager" software Starting...
Instructions for Use
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... channel volume. 76, 130 or 140 Activate the "XLR Mix Minus" function. 58 or 131 After switch-on, the delegate units only indicate requests to Increase the maximum number of the OUT audio output is too high. The conference mode chosen requires a chairperson unit for powering the USB mass storage device. The data transmission speed is activated (the conference units' Mute" function. Use an ADN C1...
... channel volume. 76, 130 or 140 Activate the "XLR Mix Minus" function. 58 or 131 After switch-on, the delegate units only indicate requests to Increase the maximum number of the OUT audio output is too high. The conference mode chosen requires a chairperson unit for powering the USB mass storage device. The data transmission speed is activated (the conference units' Mute" function. Use an ADN C1...
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... ADN PS power supply Set up the conference system correctly (see page 29) and switch the conference system on again (see page 153). again. Only use conference units with hardware revi- Check the conference system for a cabling error. DATA socket of an ADN PS power supply connected to a PORT socket of an ADN PS power supply Ring topology connected to different PORT sockets of an ADN PS power supply Ring topology connected to different PORT...
... ADN PS power supply Set up the conference system correctly (see page 29) and switch the conference system on again (see page 153). again. Only use conference units with hardware revi- Check the conference system for a cabling error. DATA socket of an ADN PS power supply connected to a PORT socket of an ADN PS power supply Ring topology connected to different PORT sockets of an ADN PS power supply Ring topology connected to different PORT...
Instructions for Use
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... www.sennheiser.com under "Service & Support". mode If a problem occurs that is usually done via DHCP. ADN Digital Conference System | 153 No network connection nected to each other, the network configuration is not listed in Live Mode" 118 participant are using the Windows 112 grated software. There is already a connection to the Disconnect the connection to the The screen resolution is installed on the Windows PC. central unit. Pictures cannot be changed . Import pictures using...
... www.sennheiser.com under "Service & Support". mode If a problem occurs that is usually done via DHCP. ADN Digital Conference System | 153 No network connection nected to each other, the network configuration is not listed in Live Mode" 118 participant are using the Windows 112 grated software. There is already a connection to the Disconnect the connection to the The screen resolution is installed on the Windows PC. central unit. Pictures cannot be changed . Import pictures using...
Instructions for Use
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... the flashing of the signal light ring when a request to speak is made 128 Adding conference units 77 ADN C1, see Chairperson unit ADN Cable Calculator 20 deinstallling the software 22 installing the software 20 system requirements 20 using the software 22 ADN CU1 display panel, see Display panel ADN CU1, see ADN CU1 central unit ADN PS power supply overview 13 status LEDs 13 ADN PS, see ADN PS power supply Advance warning time adjusting 53, 128 Audio devices connecting...
... the flashing of the signal light ring when a request to speak is made 128 Adding conference units 77 ADN C1, see Chairperson unit ADN Cable Calculator 20 deinstallling the software 22 installing the software 20 system requirements 20 using the software 22 ADN CU1 display panel, see Display panel ADN CU1, see ADN CU1 central unit ADN PS power supply overview 13 status LEDs 13 ADN PS, see ADN PS power supply Advance warning time adjusting 53, 128 Audio devices connecting...
Instructions for Use
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... structural change icon 59 warning triangle 59 Error Indication resetting 67 Error indication 66 Errors current and power supply 64 detecting and eliminating 59, 150 eliminating connection problems 101 resetting Error Indication 67 resetting the counter 67 short-circuit 64 system analysis 64 system bus errors 66 temperature 65 F Factory default settings 71, 158 Feedback eliminating 57, 132 Feedback Suppression 57, 132 Firmware 149 Floor channel adjusting audio settings 56, 130 ADN Digital...
... structural change icon 59 warning triangle 59 Error Indication resetting 67 Error indication 66 Errors current and power supply 64 detecting and eliminating 59, 150 eliminating connection problems 101 resetting Error Indication 67 resetting the counter 67 short-circuit 64 system analysis 64 system bus errors 66 temperature 65 F Factory default settings 71, 158 Feedback eliminating 57, 132 Feedback Suppression 57, 132 Firmware 149 Floor channel adjusting audio settings 56, 130 ADN Digital...
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... speakers adjusting 51, 127 Media control system 19 connecting 42 connecting to the central unit 43 programming 43 using 42 Mic Loudspeaker Mute 58, 131 Microphone activating 73 deactivating 73 Microphone Limit 51, 127 N Network settings 70, 98 configuring Windows 84 dynamic IP addressing 86, 98 static IP addressing 87, 98 Number of connected conference units 63 O Operating menu functionality 19 operating principles 49 Operating mode buttons 92 "Live" 133 "Setup" 122 Override 50 166 | ADN Digital...
... speakers adjusting 51, 127 Media control system 19 connecting 42 connecting to the central unit 43 programming 43 using 42 Mic Loudspeaker Mute 58, 131 Microphone activating 73 deactivating 73 Microphone Limit 51, 127 N Network settings 70, 98 configuring Windows 84 dynamic IP addressing 86, 98 static IP addressing 87, 98 Number of connected conference units 63 O Operating menu functionality 19 operating principles 49 Operating mode buttons 92 "Live" 133 "Setup" 122 Override 50 166 | ADN Digital...