Overview of the ADN CU1 display panel ..............5 Structuring and controlling the conference system ..........6 Preparing the ADN CU1 central unit for use ............. 9 Setting up the conference system ................10 Using the ADN CU1 central unit ................14 Switching the conference system on/off ..............
DVD-ROM supplied with the ADN CU1 central unit. The ADN CU1 central unit The ADN CU1 central unit is part of the Sennheiser ADN conference system. The central unit controls the operation of the entire conference system. Up to max.
Delivery includes Delivery includes 1 ADN CU1 central unit 1 mains cable (EU, UK or US version), length 1.8 m 1 quick guide 1 “Safety information” supplement 1 including, among other things, the “Conference Manager” software, the “ADN Cable Calculator” software and the instruction manual for the overall...
Product overview ADN CU1 central unit Product overview 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 6 IN On/off switch audio input 7 OUT...
Product overview ADN CU1 central unit Overview of the ADN CU1 display panel After switch-on, the central unit’s display shows progress bars (for the booting routine “Booting” and the self test “Selftest”) and then the standard display: Direct Access 30 Units...
– 30-40 conference units connected in simple strings • large conference systems comprising an ADN CU1 central unit and a max. of 15 ADN PS power supplies – max. 400 conference units connected in simple strings or in ring topology per ADN PS power supply –...
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For setting up a large conference system with the maximum number of conference units (i.e. up to 400), you require one ADN CU1 central unit for controlling the con- ference and additional ADN PS power supplies for powering the conference units.
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For setting up a large conference system with redundant ring topology, you require one ADN CU1 central unit for controlling the conference and additional ADN PS power supplies for powering the conference units. The conference units are inter- connected in rings and two rings can be connected to each ADN PS power supply.
For recording a conference on a USB mass storage device, you can use the recording function of the ADN CU1 central unit, which saves the floor channel and all channels of the conference units as audio files in wav format.
(see page 8). Place the ADN CU1 central unit and, if necessary, the ADN PS power supplies in the electrical equipment room. Place the conference units at the corresponding seats.
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For a small conference system, you do not require ADN PS power supplies. Connecting conference units The following describes how to connect one cable string to the ADN CU1 central connected in a cable string to the unit. If necessary, repeat these steps for a second cable string.
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Connecting a USB mass storage device for audio recordings to the central unit In order to be able to use the audio recording function of the ADN CU1 central unit, you require a USB mass storage device with the following characteristics:...
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You can also connect the PC and the central unit using a switch or similar. Install the “Conference Manager” software supplied on the DVD-ROM on your connected PC and configure the network (for further information on the soft- ware, refer to the detailed instruction manual “ADN Conference System”). ADN CU1 | 13...
Using the ADN CU1 central unit Using the ADN CU1 central unit Switching the conference system on/off To switch the conference system on: On the ADN CU1 central unit and the ADN PS power supplies, set the on/off ADN CU1 switch to position “I”.
Temperature Bus Statistics Start Self-Test Reset Break Indication Reset Error Indication “Settings” “Versions” submenu submenu Network Hardware Versions Info Contrast Software Versions Info Lock Restore Factory Defaults “Network” submenu IP Address Mode IP Address Subnet Mask ADN CU1 | 15...
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“On”: Pressing the priority key deactivates all ADN D1 del- egate units. All requests to speak are deleted. “Off”: Pressing the priority key deactivates all currently active ADN D1delegate units. All requests to speak are retained. 16 | ADN CU1...
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XLR In Sensitivity +07.5 dBu +07.5 dBu “−18.0 dBu” ... “+18.0 dBu” “XLR In Equalizer” Adjusts the tone color of the XLR input XLR In Equalizer +02 dB –03 dB +05 dB “−12 dB” ... “+12 dB” ADN CU1 | 17...
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Displays the type and number of the conference units Units System : 216 D1 06 C1 connected to the connections PORT of the ADN CU1 : 00 D1 04 C1 central unit or ADN PS power supplies PS01 : 29 D1 01 C1 “Topology”...
Changing from the standard display to the operating menu Direct Access 30 Units Main Menu Conference Audio System Standard display „Main Menu“ Press the jog dial. The standard display is replaced by the “Main Menu”. The last called-up menu item is highlighted. ADN CU1 | 19...
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To subsequently directly return to the last edited menu item: Press the jog dial repeatedly until the last edited menu item appears. Exiting the operating menu Press the standard display key. The standard display appears. Press the key repeatedly until the standard display appears. 20 | ADN CU1...
Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents. Switch the conference system off (see page 14). Before cleaning, disconnect the ADN CU1 central unit and the ADN PS power supplies from the mains power supply. Only use a dry and soft cloth to clean the product.
Specifications ADN CU1 To ensure optimum cooling of the ADN CU1 central unit and the ADN PS power supplies: 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.
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Publ. 09/11 546415/A01 Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany www.sennheiser.com...
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