Digital wired conference system, gooseneck microphone with led ring, discussion unit, interpretation unit, control unit, integration unit, link extender, voting unit, ir discussion unit, hybrid control unit, hybrid control unit dante-enabled, ir transmitt (85 pages)
Hybrid infrared conference system gooseneck microphone with led ring ir discussion unit hybrid control unit hybrid control unit (dante-enabled) ir transmitter unit ir distributor charger (22 pages)
Summary of Contents for Audio Technica ATUC-50
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Instruction manual - Main Unit Edition - ATUC-50 Digital Wired Conference System Gooseneck Microphone with LED Ring ATUC-M43H/58H/M32L Discussion Unit ATUC-50DU Interpretation Unit ATUC-50INT Control Unit ATUC-50CU Integration Unit ATUC-50IU Link Extender ATLK-EXT165 ATUC-IR Hybrid Infrared Conference System Gooseneck Microphone with LED Ring...
About This Conference System ....6 Example of IR system connections ...... 40 Features ..............6 Part Names and Functions Features of ATUC-50/ATUC-IR system ......... 6 (ATUC-IR System) ......... 41 About Audio-Technica LINK ........... 6 ATUC‑IRCU/ATUC‑IRCUDAN ......... 41 Features of ATUC-50CU ............6 Features of ATUC-50DU/INT ..........
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2 Connecting the microphone ATUC-M to the IRDU ..56 3 Starting the IRDU ............. 57 4 Setting Device ID for IRDU ..........57 ATUC-50/IR Hybrid System ....59 Example of hybrid system connections ....59 Hybrid System Connections and Configuration ........
® In this manual, the TM and mark may not be specified. the digital wired conference system ATUC-50 and the hybrid infrared system ATUC-IR products. For how to use Web Remote, see the “ Web Remote Edition”. Included accessories for the For how to install ATUC-IRs, see the “ATUC-IR Installation...
Included accessories for the AC power cord connection ATUC-IRDU Be sure to connect the AC power cord into a properly grounded wall outlet. Improper grounding can cause electrical shock. • Rechargeable battery cover (2 pieces) When cleaning the units Included accessories for the ATUC-IRA Do not use any solvents or chemicals such as benzine, thinner, alcohol or electrical contact cleaner and protector.
• Optional removable bottom weight for improved stability • 2 RJ-45 terminals for connecting discussion units (ATUC-50DU); The system uses Audio-Technica’s proprietary LINK format for 1 expansion RJ-11 terminal for future expansions power supply and signal transmission between the control units and discussion units, etc.
Features of ATUC‑50IU ATUC-DUWT DISCUSSION UNIT Use this to improve the WEIGHT PLATE stability of discussion unit • Discussion units that can be embedded in the ATUC-50 system installation. • Configure the system simply by connecting the microphones, AT8643 RACK MOUNT KIT Use this when rack mounting speakers, headphones, etc.
ATUC-50 System Example of wired system connections Windows/Mac Tablet Web Remote Web Remote Control Control 50CU (extension) Router Switching hub Speaker 50CU (extension) Amplifier USB device (mass storage device) to be used for recording/SFX 50CU (primary) Microphone Recorder CD player...
Part Names and Functions ATUC-50CU Front panel ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ ⑫ ① Power switch NOTICE • If you remove the USB device (mass storage device) Turns the power of the 50CU on and off. while in a recording state or recording-pause state, the recorded file may not be written correctly.
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⑫ Jog dial/ENTER button 3 Conference preparation (Pst) Rotate the jog dial to select the desired item and then press the ENTER button to confirm. Rotating the jog dial also adjusts the setting values. • Locking the operation buttons (Key Lock function) •...
Rear panel * The serial number label is located on the top panel. ⑬ ⑭ ⑮ ⑯ ⑰ ⑱ ⑲ ⑳ ㉑ ㉒ ⑯ Analog output (balanced) terminals: OUTPUT 1-4 (BAL) NOTICE • Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the external devices.
ATUC-50DU (talk) button ⑦ ① Press this button to send a request to talk. Press the button again ② to finish talking or cancel the request to talk. DUs designated as a priority DU can cut other DU speakers short and mute other ③...
ATUC-50INT ① ② ③ VOL. ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ① Display • Character on the left: Displays the current monitor channel. F: Monitors speech from the floor channel (speech from all meeting participants). 1: Monitors speech from language group 1. •...
Common to ATUC-50DU/INT ATUC-M ① ② ③ ① Microphone ① ② Ring LED Lights red when the microphone is activated. Blinks red while waiting to talk. ③ Connector ② ③ ④ ⑥ ⑤ ① Headphone jack Speech from the selected monitor channel is output. ②...
ATUC-50IU φ5 φ5 φ12 ① ② ⑥ ③ ⑦ ④ ⑧ ⑤ φ5 ⑨ Because the IU is intended to be embedded in a table, etc., when it is used, the user interfaces, such as displays, operating terminals, and input/ output terminals, can be customized according to their usage environment.
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④ Status output terminal Terminal Signal name Explanation number color Talk ON: Close TALK LED : Talk OFF: Open OPEN/CLOSE Requesting to talk (waiting): blinks Talk request is rejected: blinks quickly Terminal for AT8657/LED and U891RCx Talk ON: +5 V TALK LED : Talk OFF: 0 V LOW/HI...
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⑧ General purpose output terminals (GPO) Terminal Signal name Explanation number color GPO0 General purpose output terminal 0 GPO1 General purpose output terminal 1 GPO2 General purpose output terminal 2 GPO3 General purpose output terminal 3 Black GPO4 General purpose output terminal 4 GPO5 General purpose output terminal 5 GPO6...
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Example of a user interface connection 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 TALK LED FLOOR LANGUAGE 1 LANGUAGE 2 LANGUAGE 3 CHANNEL VOL.
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When using with the AT8657/LED ATUC-50IU COLD TALK LED: LOW/HI TALK ON (INVERT) When using with the U891RCx ATUC-50IU BK: GND WH: LED CONTROL COLD BL: CONTACT CLOSURE RD: COLD YL: HOT SH: GND TALK LED: LOW/HI TALK ON • Do the following settings for the U891RCx. SW.FUNCTION: MOM.
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• W hen securing on only one side Leave about 2 mm of the screws out when you fasten them to the table, and then hang the IU on them. Slide the IU downward, and then tighten the screws to secure the IU. Suspend screws about 2 mm Tighten screws securely •...
⑥ Audio Technica LINK POWER STATUS output terminal Open: Power inactive Close: Power active ⑦ Audio-Technica LINK A/B terminals • RJ-45 • Use to connect the devices that support Audio-Technica LINK. ⑧ AC inlet (AC IN) Connect the supplied AC power cord.
Changing settings from ATUC-50CU 20 CU Link Mode 21 No.ofExtensionCU 22 Total No.of DU 23 Total No.of IU 24 Total No.of INT You can change 50CU settings by selecting “Set” on the HOME screen of the display. Changeable items are as follows. [3] Audio Setting For more detailed settings and individual settings for each 50DU/ 01 MIC/LINE Input 1...
INT1. Pressing the interpretation languages selection button ⑥ switches the interpretation patterns between “Japanese → English (Outgoing Digital Conference System ATUC-50 with the additional language A)” and “English → Japanese (Outgoing language B)”, Interpretation Unit ATUC-50INT enables the following three types, simultaneously switch the interpreted speech being output.
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(2) Interpretation using three languages (3 Languages) • Out of the three languages, the language of Audio Group 1 is used • W hile in the 3 Languages interpretation mode, you can select from as the key language (in this case it is English), and relay nine interpretation patterns (see table below).
Wired System Connections and Configuration Connecting devices W hen securing a 50DU/INT to a desk or table, use the screw holes (3 holes) on the bottom side of the 50DU/INT (screw: M3, P=0.5, within 6 mm from the bottom side to the tip of the screw). NOTICE •...
Ring connection: • Remove the 50DU/INT bottom cover to connect the Ethernet cables. To remove the bottom cover, pinch Connect the 50DU/INTs to each of the DU CHAIN A/B together the latches on both sides. terminals and then connect together the last 50DU/INTs together to form a ring.
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Maximum number of connections for each terminal/each 50CU in Standalone mode Maximum number of terminal connections in a DU CHAIN Total Daisy Chain 100* Ring * The maximum number of units that can be connected is up to 100 units to each terminal on the DU CHAIN by using the EXT. * IUs consume more power than 50DUs, so the number of units shown in the table cannot be connected.
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Daisy-chain connection ATUC-50CU ATUC-50DU ATLK-EXT165 NOTICE • For a 50CU-50DU-50DU-…50DU-EXT connection, the distance between the [50DU-EXT] is L1. • W hen it is EXT-50DU-…-50DU-50DU-, the distance for [EXT-50DU] is L3. Relationship of the LAN cable length, number of units connected and number of EXTs required: Daisy-chain connection 1-port daisy-chain connection 1-port daisy-chain connection...
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2-port daisy-chain connection 2-port daisy-chain connection Length of cables (using 50DUs) (using IUs) 50CU- 50DU- Maximum Maximum EXT-50DU Number of Number Number 50DU 50DU number of Number of IUs number of 50DUs of EXTs of EXTs units connected units connected needed needed connected...
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Length of cables 4-port daisy-chain connection (using 50DUs) 4-port daisy-chain connection (using IUs) 50CU- 50DU- EXT- Maximum Maximum Number Number 50DU 50DU 50DU Number of 50DUs number of Number of IUs number of of EXTs of EXTs connected units connected units needed needed...
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Length of cables 4-port daisy-chain connection (using 50DUs) 4-port daisy-chain connection (using IUs) 50CU- 50DU- EXT- Maximum Maximum Number Number 50DU 50DU 50DU Number of 50DUs number of Number of IUs number of of EXTs of EXTs connected units connected units needed needed...
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Ring connection ATUC-50CU ATUC-50DU ATLK-EXT165 NOTICE • For a 50CU-50DU-50DU-…50DU-EXT connection, the distance between the [50DU-EXT] is L1. • W hen it is EXT-50DU-…-50DU-50DU-, the distance for [EXT-50DU] is L3. Relationship of the LAN cable length, number of units connected and number of EXTs required: Ring connection Length of cables 1-ring connection (using 50DUs) 1-ring connection (using IUs)
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Length of cables 2-ring connection (using DUs) 2-ring connection (using IUs) 50CU- 50DU- EXT- Maximum Maximum Number Number 50DU 50DU 50DU Number of 50DUs number of Number of IUs number of of EXTs of EXTs connected units connected units needed needed connected connected...
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NOTICE • W hen connecting 50DUs/IUs, never exceed the number of connectable 50DUs/IUs and the connectable length. It may damage the 50CU or the EXTs. • Depending on the CU settings, you can also connect the DUs/IUs to the CU LINK terminals by configuring them as DU CHAIN C/D terminals.
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CU Link connection: ➤ ➤ • You can either daisy-chain ( page 27) or ring ( page Up to 3 50CUs can be cascaded (cascade 50CUs using the CU 27) 50DU/INTs to each 50CU. LINK A/B terminals as shown below). Set one of the 50CUs as the primary unit.
NOTICE • W hen connecting external devices to IN/OUT terminals, 3 Connecting the microphone ATUC‑M do so after cutting the phantom power supply of the to the 50DU/INT external devices. If you leave the phantom power supply on, it may cause unexpected malfunctions. •...
After the 50CU starts up, press the (talk) button of each 50DU to confirm operation. NOTICE • W hen the 50DUs are placed close to each other, excessively raising the volume of the 50DU speakers may NETWORK terminal cause howling. In such a case, move the 50DUs farther away from each other or decrease the volume.
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To connect the 50CU directly to your Windows PC/ Mac using an Ethernet cable If your computer is equipped with an NIC (Network Interface Card), you can also connect the 50CU directly to the computer using an Ethernet cable. NOTICE •...
ATUC-IR System Example of IR system connections Windows/Mac Tablet Web Remote Web Remote Control Control Device equipped with Dante* Router Switching hub CD player Speaker Microphone Amplifier USB device for recording/SFX (mass storage device) IRCU Recorder IRDU IRDU IRDU IRDU IRDU IRDU * The ATUC-IRCUDAN can be connected to Dante-enabled devices.
Part Names and Functions (ATUC-IR System) ATUC-IRCU/ATUC-IRCUDAN Front panel ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ ⑫ ① Power switch ④ REC (recording) indicator Turns the power on and off. Indicates the recording status. • In a recording state: lit green ②...
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⑫ Jog dial/ENTER button 3 Conference preparation (Pst) Rotate the jog dial to select the desired item and then press the ENTER button to confirm. Rotating the jog dial also adjusts the setting values. • Locking the operation buttons (Key Lock function) •...
Rear panel * The serial number label is located on the top panel. ⑭ ⑮ ⑯ ⑬ ⑰ ⑱ ⑲ ⑳ ㉑ ㉒ ㉓ ㉔ ⑰ Analog output (balanced) terminals: OUTPUT 1-4 (BAL) NOTICE • Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the external devices.
ATUC-IRDU ⑫ ⑪ ① ② PUSH ③ ④ ④ ⑤ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ⑧ ⑥ ⑬ ⑭ ⑭ ⑬ ⑮ ⑯ ⑱ ⑰ ① Built-in speaker When Priority Is Off Outputs conference audio. Conference Person Talk Mode Left Button Right Button ②...
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When Priority Is On Talk Mode Left Button* Right Button Cut/Mute Talk ON All Button Toggle Push to Talk Permit Next Talk ON Cut/Mute Self Mute Voice Permit Next Self Mute * Depends on the “Left Button Function Assign” setting. ⑥...
Range of light reception The range at which the IRDU can receive infrared light is shown below. ATUC-M ① ② ③ ① Microphone ② Ring LED Lights red when the microphone is activated. Blinks red while waiting to talk. ③ Connector...
ATUC-IRA ② ① ③ ① Power LED Lights when the power to the IRCU is on, after wiring is complete. ② Hook for mounting Use to mount on the mounting bracket (included accessory). ③ BNC connector * The BNC cable is not an included accessory.
ATCS-B60 <Charger (top view)> <Charger (side view)> ② ③ ① ① Charging state indicator LED · Charging: Lights red · Charging complete: Lights green · Error: Flashes red ② Power switch Turns the power on and off. ③ AC adapter connector Connect the connector from the AC adapter.
Using the Charger LED indicators · Charging (lights red) · Charging complete (lights green) · Error (flashes red) 1 Insert the rechargeable battery into the charger slot. If a rechargeable battery is facing the wrong way, the LED does not light. 2 Charging state indicator LED lights red.
Using Dante The IRCUDAN supports Dante network audio. It is possible to output ATUC-IR audio to a Dante device or to input audio from a Dante device to an IRCU. For details about Dante network audio, see the Audinate home page (www.audinate.com). Connecting IRCUDAN in a Network Network terminal mode settings 1.
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Redundant Audio Switching hub Switching hub SECONDARY PRIMARY Device equipped with Dante SECONDARY PRIMARY In redundant audio mode, independent networks for both the primary and secondary are needed. If a fault occurs, for whatever reason, on the Dante primary side network, the system automatically switches to the Dante audio on the secondary network.
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Dante transmission channel Dante Receiving channel Mic/Line 1 Mic/Line 2 Aux L Aux R Retrun 1 Return 2 Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4 Group 0 Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Floor Language 1 Language 2 Language 3...
Changing settings on the ATUC-IRCU/ 03 IRDU Band ATUC-IRCUDAN 01 Band A Enabled, Disabled 02 Band B Enabled, Disabled 03 Band C Enabled, Disabled 04 Band D Enabled, Disabled You can change IRCU/IRCUDAN settings by selecting “Set” on the 05 Band E Enabled, Disabled HOME screen of the display.
23 Total No.of IRDU 03 Auto mic Off 5 - 60sec, Off 24 Total No.of DU No Override, FIFO, LIFO 04 Override Mode (depending on Conference 25 Total No.of IU Mode) 26 Total No.of INT 05 Max Queue 0 - 150 [3] Audio Setting All Button Toggle, All Voice, 06 MicON Trigger...
IR System Connections and Configuration Connecting devices 1 Connecting IRA and IRCU Install the IRCU and IRA. NOTICE • Do not plug in the supplied AC power cord until all other connections have been completed. NOTICE • Install the IRCU on a flat surface. Dropping a unit may •...
Attach the rechargeable battery covers to the IRDU. ① While pressing the “BACK” button, turn on the IRCU to enter the device ID setting mode. ② When “audio-technica ATUC-IR” appears in the OLED, release the “BACK” button. ③ Wait until the OLED display changes to “ATUC-IRDU Device ID Auto Assign Mode...”, then, while pressing the...
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NOTICE • For any DUs that were not assigned an ID, such as due to poor infrared transmissions, turn off their power, and then, while pressing on the "<"/">" monitor channel selection buttons, turn on the power and perform "Auto Setting"...
ATUC-50/IR Hybrid System The ATUC-50 wired conference system and the ATUC-IR infrared conference systems can be combined, and operated as a hybrid conference system. Refer to both the wired conference system and infrared conference system sections in this manual to operate a hybrid conference system.
Hybrid System Connections and Configuration About Wired System and IR System Connections and Configuration Refer to both the wired conference system and infrared conference system sections in this manual regarding connections and configurations to operate a hybrid conference system. ➤ “...
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Maximum number of connections for each terminal/each CU when using 3 CU links IRCU Primary 50CU Extension max. 2 units Maximum number of Maximum number of terminal Maximum terminal connections in a DU System connections in a DU CHAIN number of CHAIN total 50CU x 2...
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About CU link connections: Primary/Extension ( CU Link Mode ): IRCU/IRCUDAN as primary and up to 2 50CUs as extension 1st extension 2nd extension can be cascaded (use the CU LINK A/B terminals for 2 CU LINK Extension last unit connections as shown below).
Information Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following: 1. Check your connections. 2. Verify that the system is being operated as described in this instruction manual. 3. Check that the external devices are operating properly. Check the operation while the devices are not connected to the CU. 4.
Symptom Cause/Solution Page Follow the procedure below to reset the password. ① Display the HOME screen of the CU display and then while pressing the BACK button on the CU front panel, rotate the jog dial clockwise until it clicks 3 times. You forget the password.
Symptom Cause/Solution Page Check the connection of the DUs. page 27 Plug the Ethernet cable all the way in. Check that the cables are not damaged. From [Settings & Maintenance] → [Install Settings] → [DU/IU] → [DU/IU Detail Settings], check that the [Speaker] setting is set to [Enabled]. No sound is output from the built-in Adjust the speaker level.
Symptom Cause/Solution Page Check the installation locations of the IRDUs and IRAs. There may be a limit on the number of IRDUs that are detected at system start. Initialization operation does not end Check the infrared setting again. (LEDs continue flashing). page 54 [Settings &...
Error messages • Error messages displayed on the Web Remote screen and CU displays are as follows. • The states of the CU LED error indicators are described together with the CU display error messages. • If the same error persists even after the following remedies are taken, or when the unit(s) requires repair or parts replacement, contact our sales representative.
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CU display Web Remote State/remedies (LED indicators) USB Access Error USB Access Err An error occurred when accessing the USB device (mass storage device). • Check that the USB device (mass storage device) has no problems. • Check that the same error does not occur with another USB device (mass storage device).
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CU display Web Remote State/remedies (LED indicators) Failed. Please turn power OFF. IU FW Update Err An error occurred during the IU firmware update. Please Turn Pwr OFF • Turn off the power and restart the CU. (W hen the update cannot be performed for the 1st IU, or an error occurs during the update process and the update cannot be continued.) Completed except serial Part of DU Failed...
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CU display Web Remote State/remedies (LED indicators) Number of IRDU exceeds Pst Recall Err The preset file cannot be read. The number in [Number of Open Mics] available IR Bands exceeds the number of [IRDU Band] that are enabled. • Set [Limit NOM to Enabled IR Bands] in [Infrared Settings] to [Off ]. Dante Communication Error Dante Comm Err A communication error occurred with the Dante board.
ATLK-EXT165 specifications General specifications LINK POWER STATUS Euroblock connector (3 pins) I/O connector CHAIN DU/CU connecter terminals (RJ-45 × 2) Power supply 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption 15 - 160 W (max.); 50 ATUC-50DUs is equivalent to 2.55 A Operation guaranteed temperature range 0 - 40 °C Operation guaranteed humidity range...
ATUC-M43H/58H specifications ATUC-M43H ATUC-M58H Type Back electret type Directional characteristics Hyper-cardioid Frequency characteristics 100-15,000Hz Sensitivity (0dB=1V/1Pa, 1kHz) –40dB Maximum input sound pressure level 134dB S.P.L. (1kHz, THD1%) Signal-to-Noise ratio (1kHz, 1Pa) 64dB or more Output impedance 250ohms balanced Finish Mat black baking paint finish External dimensions 18.9mm diameter×430mm 18.9mm diameter×580mm...
ATUC-IRA specifications Interpretation format Infrared Frequency 1MHz - 10MHz Modulation method Wavelength 870nm Range Max. 6m Power consumption 4.0W Operation guaranteed temperature range 0 - 40°C Operation guaranteed humidity range 25 - 85% External dimensions (W × D × H) 130mm ×...
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