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  • Page 1 AUDIO DISTRIBUTION NETWORK SENNHEISER ADN Instruction manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Preparing the Windows version of the software for use ........50 Starting/exiting the software ..................55 Getting to know and adjusting the basic features of the software ....56 Using the conference system and the software ............ 66 Preparing a conference and mapping a conference room –...
  • Page 3 Contents Cleaning and maintaining the conference system ..........104 Updating the firmware of the conference system ..........105 If a problem occurs ...................... 106 Accessories ........................108 Specifications ......................... 109 Appendix ......................... 111 Manufacturer Declarations ..................116...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    15. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle. 16. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appa- ratus to rain or moisture.
  • Page 5 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...

  • Page 6: The Sennheiser Adn Conference System

    • Guaranteed operational reliability due to state-of-the-art transmission tech- nology • Can be adapted quickly and easily to different room sizes and participant numbers • Intuitive configuration and control of the conference system via the operating menu or the integrated software package...

  • Page 7: Available System Components - Scope Of Delivery

    (Windows) and the instruction manual for the overall conference system as PDF) Mains cable for central unit available in EU, UK and US versions, length 1.8 m (see “Accessories” on page 108) Delegate unit (Cat. No.: 502758) 1 ADN D1 delegate unit 1 quick guide Chairman unit (Cat.

  • Page 8: Overview Of The Components

    • “Conference Manager” software for configuring and controlling conferences (optional) – can be run on the central unit (a screen, keyboard, and mouse are required) – can be run on a separate Windows PC with Ethernet connection ADN D1/ADN C1...

  • Page 9: Adn D1 Delegate Unit

    Overview of the components ADN D1 delegate unit ³ · µ ¸ ¾ º ¶ » ² ³ µ Sound inlet basket socket with firmly fixed windshield · ¸ Signal light ring socket » Headphone socket ² Headphone volume control for headphone socket ¶...

  • Page 10: Adn C1 Chairman Unit

    Overview of the components ADN C1 chairman unit ³ · µ ¸ ¾ º ¶ » ² ´ ¿ ³ µ Sound inlet basket socket with firmly fixed windshield · ¸ Signal light ring socket » Headphone socket ¿ Priority key ´...

  • Page 11: Adn Cu1 Central Unit

    Overview of the components ADN CU1 central unit IN –– AUDIO –– OUT PORT II PORT I 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 240W 2x 52.8V 1.75A A Front view B Rear view On/off switch audio input audio output Standard display key Display panel...

  • Page 12: Overview Of The Adn Cu1 Display Panel

    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. 30 seconds and then the standard display: Direct Access 30 Units Text/icon Possible display/function Conference mode Current conference mode: “Direct...

  • Page 13: The "Conference Manager" Software

    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 “Confer- ence Manager”...

  • Page 14: Structuring And Controlling The Conference System

    Voltage supply = 52.8 V >35 V In addition, you can connect audio devices to the central unit in order to e.g. feed audio signals to the floor channel or to output the floor channel via an external audio device.
  • Page 15 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. The software also allows you to control conferences via a graphical interface:...

  • Page 16: Putting The Conference System Into Operation

    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: Make sure that the air vents are not covered or blocked.

  • Page 17: Preparing The Conference Units For Use

    Putting the conference system into operation Slide the central unit with the mounted rack mount “ears” into the 19” rack and support the weight with e.g. a rack tray. 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).

  • Page 18: Setting Up The Conference System

    PORT II PORT I . The maximum number of conference units that can be used in one cable string depends on the overall cable length connected to a port (see page 13). IN –– AUDIO –– OUT PORT II PORT I The following describes the procedure for one cable string.
  • Page 19 Repeat these steps for the remaining conference units. Please note that there is a limited number of approx. 15 conference units per cable string due to the voltage drop on the cable string (see page 13).
  • Page 20 PORT II PORT I 2x 52.8V 1.75A To connect an external audio source and to feed its signals to the floor channel: Use an XLR cable to connect the external audio source to the audio input of the central unit.

  • Page 21: Switching The Conference System On/Off

    Use a network cable (Cat5) to connect the Ethernet socket 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...

  • Page 22: 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: Press the jog dial or any other key.

  • Page 23: Configuring The Conference System Via The Central Unit

    Configuring the conference system via the central unit Configuring the conference system via the central unit Overview of the operating menu “Conference” submenu Conference Mode Microphone Limit Request Limit “XLR Out” Talk Time Status submenu Talk Time Limit Premonition Time Limit...
  • Page 24 In” submenu – “Floor/ Calls up the “Floor/Loudspeakers” submenu – Loudspeakers” “Audio Gain The sum signal of all active conference units is output via “0.0 dB per Mic” ... Reduction” the floor channel (“Floor/Loudspeakers”). The “Audio Gain “−3.0 dB per Mic”,...
  • Page 25 Loudspeakers –03 dB +05 dB Equalizer” “−12 dB” ... “+12 dB” “System” menu “Ports” Displays the type and number of the conference units Deleg Chair. connected to Port I Port II Port1: Units Port2: Units “Diagnostics” Calls up the “Diagnostics” submenu –...

  • Page 26: Working With The Operating Menu

    Limit” menu item, this section describes how to use the operating menu. Information on the factory default settings of the operating menu can be found in the appendix (see page 111). Changing from the standard display to the operating menu...

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Conference Settings - "Conference

    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).
  • Page 28 For this mode to function, a chairman unit is required. In “Request” mode, the chairman receives requests to speak and grants speaking privileges according to the FIFO principle (First In – First Out), i.e. the speaker with the longest waiting time is granted speaking privileges.
  • Page 29 This menu item allows you activate/deactivate the speaking time limit. The dura- tion of the speaking time limit, the advance warning time, and the behavior after expiration of the speaking time limit can be set in the following 3 menu items. Setting the speaking time limit– “Talk Time Limit”...
  • Page 30 14 minutes in this example, the · º signal light ring and the microphone LED start flashing red. Determining the behavior when the individual speaking time is exceeded – “Reaction on Talktime Exceed” Main Menu Conference Reaction on Talktime Exceed Conference...
  • Page 31 ¿ Setting the function of the priority key – “Clear Request List on Cancel” This menu item allows you to set the function of the chairman unit’s priority ¿ • Setting “On”: Pressing the priority key deactivates all delegate units.

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Audio Settings - "Audio

    Adjusting the audio settings – “Audio” The “Audio” submenu allows you to adjust settings that affect the audio signals of the conference system. Adjusting settings for the OUT audio output and the IN audio input – “XLR Out” and “XLR In” Main Menu...
  • Page 33 “Linear Division” The sum of the audio signals of all conference units is fed to the floor channel (“Floor/Loudspeakers”) which in turn is output via the conference units’ built-in loudspeakers and via the OUT audio output. The volume level of the floor channel increases with each additional audio signal and tends to overmodulate.
  • Page 34 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. Try out the different settings by activating the maximum number of open channels (see page 45).

  • Page 35: Checking The System And Detecting Problems - "System

    Select and call up the the “Start Self-Test” setting; apply the “Diagnostics” submenu menu item setting The central unit now checks if the reported error still occurs. If the error has been eliminated, the corresponding error icon will go off after the self-test.
  • Page 36 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 Only the warning triangle displayed. Error and Several errors may have occured. remedy Check the following menu items one after the other (see page 38): –...
  • Page 37 After switch-on, an automatic self-test is performed which simu- lates a running conference with all the conference units connected. If a failure of conference units occurs, the above mentioned error icons appear. A failure of conference units can be caused by undervoltages or...
  • Page 38 PORT II is deactivated. Error and Short-circuit caused by: remedy • metal parts (e.g. paper clips) that bridge the contacts of the plug connections • faulty system cables • wrong cables (e.g. crossover cables) Check if you are using the correct system cables.
  • Page 39 The port is deactivated due to e.g. • no conference units connected • a short-circuit If an error icon appears (see page 34), check your conference system for the errors mentioned above. If an error is detected at startup of the central unit, first eliminate the...
  • Page 40 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.
  • Page 41 Self-Test” menu item. The conference is interrupted. The central unit now checks if a reported error still occurs. If the error is elimi- nated, the corresponding error icon goes off after the self-test. If the error icon is still displayed, you have to take further steps to eliminate the error (see page 34 and following).

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Language - "Language

    (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.

  • Page 43: Adjusting Further Settings - "Settings

    “Network” submenu appears “Settings” submenu The “Network” submenu allows you to set the IP address allocation mode, the IP address and the subnet mask. For detailed information on network settings, refer to the chapter “Preparing the Windows version of the software for use” on page 50.
  • Page 44 “Lock” menu item 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. Restoring the factory default settings – “Restore Factory Defaults” Main Menu...

  • Page 45: Running A Conference

    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...

  • Page 46: Operating A Delegate Unit

    Depending on the conference mode and the micro- º phone limit set, the microphone of the previous speaker will be deactivated. If the conference mode is set so that you first have to make a request to speak (“Request” mode, see page 26): ¶...

  • Page 47: Operating A Chairman Unit

    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 confer- ence unit. » Connect headphones with a 3.5 mm jack plug to the headphone socket »...
  • Page 48 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.

  • Page 49: Setting The Volume Of The Conference Units' Built-In Loudspeakers

    ¿ º Setting the volume of the conference units’ built-in loudspeakers You can set the volume of the conference units’ built-in loudspeakers via the jog Direct Access dial on the central unit. The standard display displays the current volume setting.

  • Page 50: Using The "Conference Manager" Software

    The “Conference Manager” software can be run in two different ways: Using the software preinstalled on The software is preinstalled on the central unit. In order to be able to use the the central unit software, you have to connect a screen, mouse and keyboard directly to the central unit (see “Preparing the central unit’s integrated software for use”...

  • Page 51: Preparing The Central Unit's Integrated Software For Use

    Preparing the central unit’s integrated software for use Connecting and configuring the screen, mouse, and keyboard Connect the screen, mouse, and keyboard to the central unit (see page 19). To optimally use the screen, mouse, and keyboard, you have to configure the...
  • Page 52 Using the “Conference Manager” software Installing the “Conference Manager” software Start the “ADNSetup.exe” file in the “Conference Manager” folder on the enclosed CD ROM. A confirmation prompt appears: Click the “Next” button. A selection window appears: Make sure that the “ADN Conference Manager...
  • Page 53 Ports 53248, 53249, 53250, 53251 are used for communication and port 21 is used for FTP transfer. Ask your system administrator if a static IP address is to be used or if the IP address is to be allocated dynamically.
  • Page 54 “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window appears. Here you can see whether the Windows PC is assigned a static or dynamic IP address. Adjust your central unit as follows: a) The Windows PC is assigned a dynamic IP address in the network:...
  • Page 55 Set the network part of the IP address to the value retrieved from your Windows PC. Set the device part (the last three digits) of the IP address to a value (“1” - “254”) that is neither used by your PC nor...

  • Page 56: Starting/Exiting The Software

    If the screen connected to the central unit does not show anything, it may be that the screen resolution is set too high. In this case, reset the screen resolution: Press the key combination “CTRL” + “SHIFT” + “F1”.

  • Page 57: 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. The following diagram shows the Windows version of the “Conference Manager” software:...
  • Page 58 Help Help ... Starts the help function – About ... Displays the current software version – only visible when you are using the Windows version of the software only visible when you are using the central unit’s integrated software...
  • Page 59 Using the “Conference Manager” software Alternatively, you can also use the keyboard shortcuts listed next to the commands. Buttons for selecting the views Button Function Changes to the Room View window where you can configure and/or control the conference system via a graphical interface.
  • Page 60 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. Views of the software depending on the operating mode “Setup” operating mode “Live”...
  • Page 61 Using the “Conference Manager” software Selecting the Click the “Setup” button. “Setup” operating mode The software changes to “Setup” operating mode and the “Setup” button is highlighted in blue. To display the Room View window: Click the Room View button...
  • Page 62 Using the “Conference Manager” software Selecting the “Live” operating mode Prepare the “Live” operating mode and activate it (see page 95). To display the Room View window: Click the Room View button To display the Delegate View window: Click the Delegate View button...
  • Page 63 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.
  • Page 64 If the screen connected to the central unit does not show anything, it may be that the screen resolution is set too high. In this case, reset the screen resolution: Press the key combination “CTRL”...
  • Page 65 Using a password You can use a password to protect existing configurations against unauthorized change. This means that all settings adjusted in “Setup” operating mode are locked. However, password-protected configurations can be used in “Live” mode and settings can be adjusted.
  • Page 66 All software settings are reset to default. If the screen connected to the central unit does not show anything, it may be that the screen resolution is set too high. In this case, reset the screen resolution: Press the key combination “CTRL” + “SHIFT” + “F1”.

  • Page 67: Using The Conference System And The Software

    CU” window appears, showing a list of available central units. Select the desired central unit. • The “Connect” button is also available in other program windows. Its function is always to connect the “Conference Manager” software to the central unit.
  • Page 68 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. Check if the central unit is correctly connected (see page 50) and switched on (see page 20).
  • Page 69 Also observe the information on page 69. In “Setup” operating mode, you can adapt existing configurations to your needs. Only available if you are using the Windows version of the software – even if there is no connection to a central unit.
  • Page 70 Select the “Disable Autoload” option button. Click “OK”. Saving a configuration You can save any number of configurations on either the central unit or locally on the connected Windows PC. save newly created configuration on the central unit: In the menu bar, click “Global...
  • Page 71 In the menu bar, click “Global Menu” > “Save as ...”. “Save Conference” window appears. Save the current configuration under a different file name (see page 69). Closing a configuration In the menu bar, click “Global Menu” > “Close”. The configuration is closed.
  • Page 72 In the menu bar, click “Global Menu” > “Delete”. “Delete Conference” window appears. Select a configuration. 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.

  • Page 73: Preparing A Conference And Mapping A Conference Room - "Setup" Operating Mode

    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.
  • Page 74 Using the “Conference Manager” software Example of a graphical representation of the conference room (see page 74):...
  • Page 75 Using the “Conference Manager” software Example of a delegate list (see page 85): Planning and mapping the conference room Placing objects on the canvas Click the Room View button...
  • Page 76 The selected object is highlighted in blue. 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.
  • Page 77 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 Select the desired object on the canvas.
  • Page 78 Select an individual color. Click “OK”. The fill color is assigned to the selected object or to all newly created objects (see above). To add an individual color to the list of standard colors: Select the desired color in the “Select...
  • Page 79 Select a color. 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 Select the “Text”...
  • Page 80 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 avail- able on the central unit. Image files with a resolution of more than 2048 pixels in width are automatically reduced to 2048 pixels.
  • Page 81 Using the “Conference Manager” software Automatically aligning objects 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. In the “Alignment” box, click one of the following buttons: Button Objects are aligned to the ...
  • Page 82 Select the object that you want to cut and paste. Click the icon. The selected object is cut from the canvas and pasted to the clipboard. To copy an object to the clipboard: Select the object that you want to copy.
  • Page 83 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.
  • Page 84 To rotate the contents of the canvas: Click 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 grid lines...
  • Page 85 Locking objects and library panels You can lock all objects in the “Equipment”, “Images” and “Microphone Unit(s)” library panels. In doing so, you also lock all objects placed on the canvas so that they cannot be edited. Click the Room View button Click the icon in the header of the library panel that you want to lock.
  • Page 86 Using the “Conference Manager” software Managing delegate data Creating a delegate list 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”). Click the “Add...” button.

  • Page 87: Initializing The Conference Units - "Setup" Operating Mode

    Initializing the conference units – “Setup” operating mode In order to assign the conference units connected to the central unit to the confer- ence unit icons in the software, you have to initialize the conference units. By initializing the conference units, you can clearly label the icons and assign them to certain seats or certain conference participants.
  • Page 88 Assign each icon on the canvas a conference unit that is connected to the central unit (see “Starting/stopping initialization of the conference units” on page 88). If you only want to select and edit conference unit icons, you can lock the graphic objects and pictures that are in the background (see page 84).
  • Page 89 The microphone LEDs and the signal light rings of the connected confer- ence units light up red. The conference unit icon with the number “1” is perma- nently marked with a red circle. All other icons are marked with flashing red circles.
  • Page 90 The number is displayed at the selected side of the icon or is hidden. To change the orientation/visibility of the delegate name: Select the desired orientation/visibility from the “Delegate” drop-down list. The delegate name is displayed at the selected side of the icon or is hidden. Setting Orientation/visibility “Left”...

  • Page 91: Adjusting The Conference Settings - "Setup" Operating Mode

    “Direct Access” mode: The speaker has to wait until one of the current speakers passes on or loses his or her speaking privileges. He or she is then auto- matically granted speaking privileges. In “Override” mode: The speaker can take the floor immediately. The speaker with the longest speaking time loses his or her speaking privileges.
  • Page 92 Limitation” check box allows you activate/deactivate the speaking speaking time linit time limit. The duration of the speaking time limit, the advance warning time, and the activation of an optical warning signal can be set individually. If you make a new request to speak, the speaking time countdown is started again.
  • Page 93 To set the speaking time limit: 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: Select the desired advance warning time from the “Premonition Time”...
  • Page 94 Danger of hearing damage due to loud hissing! of the floor channel When the floor channel volume is set to a high level or when several participants speak simultaneously, feedback noise (loud hissing) can occur. This can cause hearing damage.
  • Page 95 Settings” window closes. Adjusting the processing of the The sum of the audio signals of all conference units is fed to the floor channel which conference units’ audio signals in turn is output via the conference units’ built-in loudspeakers and via the OUT in the floor channel audio output.

  • Page 96: Controlling And Monitoring A Conference - "Live" Operating Mode

    ... downwards to reduce the volume/sensitivity. The volume/sensitivity is changed immediately. Set the sensitivity of the IN audio input so that the audio signal is not overmod- ulated at maximum input volume (see page 31). To set the tone color of the OUT audio output/IN audio input: Move the “EQ...
  • Page 97 Using the “Conference Manager” software It is vital to observe the information provided in the chapter “Saving a configuration” on page 69. Enter a file name into the drop-down list. Click “OK”. The configuration is saved on the central unit and “Live” operating mode is started.
  • Page 98 Using the “Conference Manager” software Using the software for controlling a If you want to use the software for controlling a running conference: running conference 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.
  • Page 99 Overview of the conference unit icons The conference unit icons display the current status of the conference units connected to the central unit. The icons of chairman units are marked with a star “ ”. Icon...
  • Page 100 Click a conference unit icon. Room View window The conference unit icon is then marked with a red circle and the conference unit is displayed in the “Delegates” box. The bar graph displays the current status. The conference unit is granted speaking privileges and the signal light ·...
  • Page 101 Using the “Conference Manager” software To grant speaking privileges to a conference unit by the order of the request-to- speak list (in “Request” and “Direct Access” mode): Click the “Next” button. The conference unit is granted speaking privileges (see above) and is removed from the “Requests”...
  • Page 102 CAUTION Danger of hearing damage due to loud hissing! units’ built-in loudspeakers When the floor channel volume is set to a high level or when several participants speak simultaneously, feedback noise (loud hissing) can occur. This can cause hearing damage.

  • Page 103: Using The Log And Diagnosis Function - "Event Log

    “Event Log“ The log and diagnosis function allows you to log all changes to the conference system. As soon as a change to the system or an error is detected, the button on the toolbar changes to To start the “Event...
  • Page 104 Click the “Export” button. “Save as ...” window appears. Enter a file name. Save the file to the desired location. Click “OK”. The log is exported as a text file (“*.txt”). only if you are using the Windows version of the software...

  • Page 105: Cleaning And Maintaining The Conference System

    Only use a dry and soft cloth to clean the product. To ensure optimum cooling of the central unit: Clean the air vents on the front, back and bottom from time to time with a soft brush or paintbrush in order to avoid dust deposits.

  • Page 106: Updating The Firmware Of The Conference System

    Contact your Sennheiser partner to update the firmware. While the update is in process, do disconnect the central unit and the conference units from the power supply. For information on firmware updates for your ADN conference system, contact your Sennheiser partner.

  • Page 107: If A Problem Occurs

    Use an ADN C1 chairman unit to assign (e.g. “Request”). the “speaking right. Use the “Conference Manager” software to grant speaking privileges.
  • Page 108 If a problem occurs that is not listed in the above table or if the problem cannot be solved with the proposed solutions, please contact your local Sennheiser partner for assistance. To find a Sennheiser partner in your country, search at www.sennheiser.com under “Service & Support”.

  • Page 109: Accessories

    ADN TR 1 cable holder for conference unit System cables 009842 SDC CBL RJ-45-2 system cable with two shielded RJ 45 plugs, black, 2 m 009853 SDC CBL RJ-45-3 system cable with two shielded RJ 45 plugs, black, 3 m...

  • Page 110: Specifications

    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...
  • Page 111 Specifications XLR OUT < 100 Ω Output resistance 20 Hz to 14.5 kHz; −3 dB Frequency response Output level max. +11 dBu Nominal level +6 dBu DHT (at 1 kHz) < 0.02% A-weighted at +7.5 dBu Signal-to-noise ratio > 80 dB A-weighted at +11 dBu...

  • Page 112: Appendix

    “Direct Access” “Microphone Limit” – max. number of speakers “4” who can take the floor simultaneously “Request Limit” – max. number of requests to “10” speak “Talk Time Status” – status of speaking time limit deactivated (“Off”) “Talk Time Limit” – length of speaking time limit “60...
  • Page 113 “Lock” – lock mode function deactivated (“Off”) Function of the priority key requests to speak are deleted (“On”) Keyboard layouts The central unit support keyboards with the following language layouts: • Hungarian • Arabic • Belgian • Italian • Brazilian •...
  • Page 114 Internet-based services. By using the software, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use or copy the soft- ware. Instead, contact Sennheiser to determine its return policy for a refund or credit.
  • Page 115 5. Product Support. Contact Sennheiser for support options. Refer to the support number provided with the device. 6. Backup Copy. You may make one backup copy of the software. You may use it only to reinstall the soft- ware on the device.
  • Page 116 It also applies even if Microsoft should have been aware of the possibility of the damages. The above limitation may not apply to you because your country may not allow the exclusion or limita- tion of incidental, consequential or other damages.

  • Page 117: Manufacturer Declarations

    Manufacturer Declarations Manufacturer Declarations Warranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on this product. For the current warranty conditions, please visit our website at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner. In compliance with the following requirements •...
  • Page 118 42 deleting a configuration 71 Audio IN and Audio OUT 19 devices required for use with the central unit 19 configuring the screen, mouse, and keyboard settings 63 eliminating connection problems 67 connecting external audio devices 19...
  • Page 119 Scan 86 Direct Access 26 “Setup” operating mode 49, 72, 90 Display panel setting the function of the “All Micros OFF” button 92 overview 11 starting/exiting the central unit’s integrated software 55 starting/exiting the Windows version of the software 55...
  • Page 120 Request to speak canceling 45 Reset Break Indication 40 Reset Error Indication 40 Running the software on a separate Windows PC 20, 49, 50 on the central unit 19, 49, 50 SDC CBL RJ-45, system cables Short-circuit 34 Signal light ring...
  • Page 121 Printed in Germany Publ. 02/10 535364/A01 Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany www.sennheiser.com...

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