Infra-Red Technology; Wideband; Narrow-Band; Areas Of Application - Sennheiser SZI 1029-10 Instructions For Use Manual

INFRA-RED TECHNOLOGY

The SZI 1029 is a high power infra-red radiator. In a cordless infra-red
sound transmission system it transforms the electrical signal delivered
by an infra-red modulator or by an audio source into invisible infra-red
light and radiates this IR light into a room. In contrast to radio
transmission infra-red transmission is limited to the room, thus other
systems can be operated in neighbouring rooms without interference.
The high-power radiator SZI 1029 is switched on by the IR carrier
signal that is produced by the modulator. Commercially available
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sig nals from the modulator to the SZI 1029 radiator.
The infra-red radiator diodes in the high power radiator respond to the
received signals and radiate modulated infra-red light. Depending on
the model the radiator delivers a radiating power of 5 or 10 W
(see AVAILABLE MODELS

WIDEBAND

Infra-red wideband transmission systems are chiefly used for transmitting
audio signals in hi-fi quality.
The two available wideband channels (2.3 MHz and 2.8 MHz) are
internationally standardized and are either used for two mono channels
or for stereo transmission.

NARROW-BAND

Infra-red narrow-band transmission systems allow the transmission of
up to 32 mono channels with a slightly reduced audio frequency response.
They are ideal for multi-channel interpretation systems and multilingual
information systems.

AREAS OF APPLICATION

Conference and simultaneous interpretation systems
High quality cordless sound transmission in recording studios
or for hi-fi systems
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coaxial cables with BNC connectors are used for feeding
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PROPAGATION OF The propagation of the infra-red signal radiated by the SZI 1029 can be
INFRA-RED LIGHt compared to the propagation of normal daylight or artifical (lamp) light.
Thus it is subject to similar conditions when it falls onto different
materials:
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IMPACT OF CURTAINS, Dark and heavy materials, curtains, carpets, panellings, and wall
CARPETS, AND PAINTS coverings tend to absorb the light, a good reception can only be
achieved in direct line of sight of the infra-red radiator.
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Roughcast and strongly structured wallpapers (such as woodchip,
embossed or fabric papers) reflect the light unevenly but allow a
more uniform propagation of the infra-red signal.
•
Smooth and bright walls, smooth tiled floors and windows are
highly reflective and are thus favourable for the propagation of in
fra-red light.
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Different wall paints may reflect infra-red light differently although
they have the same colour. This is due to the type and thecomposit-
ion of the paint pigmentation.
The power which is necessary to irradiate a room varies accordingly.
IR light IR light IR light
IR-Licht IR-Licht IR-Licht
Reflection Reflexion Reflection Reflexion Reflexion Reflection
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