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The Sennheiser ADN conference system

Sennheiser ADN stands for Sennheiser

udio

istribution

etwork – the new

generation of digital conference equipment:

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Ideal for small to medium size conferences with approx. 30 participants

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High-quality audio signal due quality microphone and built-in loudspeakers

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Attractive design – fits into modern or traditional style conference rooms

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Guaranteed operational reliability due to state-of-the-art transmission tech-
nology

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Can be adapted quickly and easily to different room sizes and participant
numbers

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Intuitive configuration and control of the conference system via the operating
menu or the integrated software package

Summary of Contents for ADN

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

Page 2: ...rence 26 Adjusting the audio settings Audio 31 Checking the system and detecting problems System 34 Adjusting the language Language 41 Adjusting further settings Settings 42 Running a conference 44 Op...

Page 3: ...s 2 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 Declarati...

Page 4: ...receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the...

Page 5: ...rticipants listen to the floor channel via headphones they can adjust the volume themselves In doing so sound pressure exceeding 85 dB A can be produced 85 dB A is the sound pressure corresponding to...

Page 6: ...0 participants High quality audio signal due quality microphone and built in loudspeakers Attractive design fits into modern or traditional style conference rooms Guaranteed operational reliability du...

Page 7: ...r things the Conference Manager software 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 Ac...

Page 8: ...privileges SDC CBL RJ 45 system cables available in different lengths Conference Manager software for configuring and controlling conferences optional can be run on the central unit a screen keyboard...

Page 9: ...nents 8 ADN D1 delegate unit Sound inlet basket with firmly fixed windshield IN socket Signal light ring OUT socket Headphone socket Headphone volume control for headphone socket Microphone key Microp...

Page 10: ...C1 chairman unit Sound inlet basket with firmly fixed windshield IN socket Signal light ring OUT socket Headphone socket Priority key Next key Headphone volume control for headphone socket Microphone...

Page 11: ...II socket RJ 45 for connection of conference units Jog dial PORT I socket RJ 45 for connection of conference units ESC key Escape VGA monitor output USB socket 2x Network socket RJ 45 Fans Mains sock...

Page 12: ...unit Conference Manager software is connected to the central unit Structural change icon Icon appears if since the last initialization a malfunction change has occurred in the wiring of the conference...

Page 13: ...or further information on the software refer to the chapter Using the Confer ence Manager software on page 49 The SDC CBL RJ 45 system cables The system cables transmit the digital audio and status in...

Page 14: ...at least 35 V The voltage supplied depends on the number of connected conference units and on the cable lengths The standard cable length between the central unit and the first conference unit is 80...

Page 15: ...Manager software can be run in two different ways a As a program on the central unit s built in PC You have to connect a screen keyboard and mouse to the central unit see page 50 b As a program on a...

Page 16: ...of material damage and personal injury when rack mounting the central unit When installing the product in a closed or multi rack assembly please consider that during operation the ambient temperature...

Page 17: ...onnected conference units are chairman units or delegate units and initializes them automatically An engineering drawing detailing the dimensions of the central unit can be found in the appendix see p...

Page 18: ...u can connect up to 15 conference units to each of the central unit s connection sockets PORT II or PORT I The maximum number of conference units that can be used in one cable string depends on the ov...

Page 19: ...he second conference unit Repeat these steps for the remaining conference units Cable Cable holder cover SDC CBL RJ 45 system cable marked M Highly shielded cable marked L IN OUT IN OUT CAUTION Produc...

Page 20: ...creen to the VGA monitor output Connect the keyboard and the mouse to the two USB sockets Configure the screen keyboard and mouse settings using the Conference Manager software see page 63 Your confer...

Page 21: ...ion of the software for use on page 50 Switching the conference system on off To switch the conference system on Set the on off switch to position I The central unit switches on and its display panel...

Page 22: ...og dial The lock mode is deactivated Action Functions Press the ESC key Cancels the entry and returns to the next higher menu level or to the standard display Press the jog dial Changes from the stand...

Page 23: ...Init Clear Request List on Cancel Conference submenu IP Address Mode IP Address Subnet Mask Network submenu XLR Out XLR In Floor Loudspeakers Audio Gain Reduction Audio submenu XLR Out Status XLR Out...

Page 24: ...individual speaking time 00 120 in steps of 10 seconds 28 Reaction on Talktime Exceed Determines the behavior when the individual speaking time is exceeded Continue Cancel 29 Blink on Request Activate...

Page 25: ...iagnostics menu System Load Provides information on the current and voltage supply 38 Temperature Provides information on the temperature status 39 Bus Statistics Provides information on the status of...

Page 26: ...trast of the display panel 1 15 42 Lock Activates deactivates the lock mode On Off 43 Restore Factory Defaults Restores the factory default settings Yes No 43 Network menu IP Address Mode Sets the IP...

Page 27: ...osition the menu items or settings change in quick succession fast search function Press the ESC key The operating menu or the next higher menu level appears Press the standard display key The standar...

Page 28: ...n how this setting affects your conference refer to the previous section Adjusting the conference mode Conference Mode Situation The maximum number of speakers who can take the floor simultaneously Mi...

Page 29: ...very input to the discussion Setting the advance warning time Premonition Time Limit Adjustment range 00 120 adjustable in steps of 10 seconds Select and call up the Conference submenu Select and call...

Page 30: ...ight ring and the microphone LED start flashing red Select and call up the Conference submenu Select and call up the Reaction on Talktime Exceed menu item Select the desired setting store the setting...

Page 31: ...setting Main Menu Conference Audio System Conference Premonition Time Limit Reaction on Talktime exceed Blink on Request Blink on Request On Off On On Setting Behavior of the signal light ring On Whe...

Page 32: ...ut volume XLR In Equalizer Adjusts the tone color In the Equalizer menu item you can change between the frequency ranges by pressing the jog dial Press the ESC key to cancel your entry and restore the...

Page 33: ...the ESC key to cancel your entry and restore the previous state of all frequency ranges conference units and IN audio input Situation The audio signal of the 1 conference unit is fed to the floor chan...

Page 34: ...sted value Try out the different settings by activating the maximum number of open channels see page 45 The floor channel should be heard at the desired volume level without any distortion or feedback...

Page 35: ...of participants take the maximum number of participants as a starting point Connect the corresponding number of conference units to the central unit Switch the central unit on The central unit perfor...

Page 36: ...y errors follow the options and or steps for error elimination mentioned there Display Only the structural change icon is displayed Error Change in the number of conference units due to manual adding...

Page 37: ...digit is increased check the corresponding plug connec tions or replace the corresponding conference units and system cables If the error still occurs Follow the steps described in the System Load me...

Page 38: ...e using the correct system cables Follow the steps described under the System Load menu item see page 38 Perform a manual self test see page 40 The Units display displays the connected conference unit...

Page 39: ...eaning and causes Current An overcurrent in the central unit can be caused by metal parts e g paper clips that bridge the contacts of the plug connections faulty conference units faulty system cables...

Page 40: ...e fans checked and if necessary replaced by qualified maintenance personnel Displaying system bus errors Bus Statistics Possible causes for system bus errors are changes in the number of conference un...

Page 41: ...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 Resetting the error counter Reset Break Indication Possible se...

Page 42: ...ors is automatically reset to default Select and call up the System submenu Select and call up the Versions submenu The Versions submenu appears Main Menu Conference Audio System System Ports Diagnost...

Page 43: ...No Static IP By selecting Static IP you gain access to the IP Address and Subnet Mask submenus see the following sections Select and call up the Network submenu Select and call up the IP Address Mode...

Page 44: ...ows you to restore the factory default settings see Factory default settings on page 111 Select and call up the Settings submenu Select and call up the Lock menu item Select the desired setting store...

Page 45: ...ongest waiting time is granted speaking privileges Situation The maximum number of speakers who can take the floor simultaneously Microphone Limit has been reached Event A further speaker presses the...

Page 46: ...ist Depending on the setting adjusted in the operating menu see page 30 the microphone LED flashes green and the signal light ring flashes red or only the microphone LED flashes green When the chairma...

Page 47: ...t to a medium level Operating a chairman unit Beside the chairman functions chairman units offer the same functions as dele gate units see page 45 With a chairman unit you can take the floor at any ti...

Page 48: ...NEXT key The next participant from the request to speak list is granted speaking privi leges Ending a conference or withdrawing speaking privileges cancel function Depending on the setting adjusted i...

Page 49: ...add conference units to the conference system during operation All delegate units are ready for immediate use The chairman units have to be re initialized Note that this will interrupt the conference...

Page 50: ...conferences Setup operating mode In Setup operating mode you can plan configure and simulate conference situ ations The software allows you to easily plan your conference by simulating a conference r...

Page 51: ...RAM Min 512 MB Hard disk Min 150 MB free hard disk memory Drives CD ROM or DVD ROM Interfaces network Ethernet 100 MBit s TCP IP internet protocol Internet Protocol version 4 IPv4 Screen Minimum reso...

Page 52: ...ed CD ROM A confirmation prompt appears Click the Next button A selection window appears Make sure that the ADN Conference Manager local check box is ticked Click the Next button A summary of the inst...

Page 53: ...Proceed as described under b in the table on page 54 If you have to make the decision whether to use static or dynamic IP addressing proceed as follows If the central unit is directly connected to a...

Page 54: ...cal Area Connection Proper ties window appears Click the Properties button The Local Area Connection Proper ties window appears Click the Properties button The Local Area Connection Proper ties window...

Page 55: ...ic IP Determine the network part of the IP address of the Windows PC and note it down In this example the network part is 192 168 1 On the central unit call up the IP Address menu item Set the network...

Page 56: ...version of the software To start the software Double click the program icon on the desktop Or Click Start All Programs Sennheiser ADN SENNHEISER Conference Manager The Conference Manager software is...

Page 57: ...n 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 Ma...

Page 58: ...Reverses the last Undo action Cut Cuts an object and pastes it to the clipboard 81 Copy Copies an object to the clipboard Paste Pastes an object from the clipboard Delete Deletes an object Step to bac...

Page 59: ...window see page 90 Displays the status of the central unit s lock mode see page 93 Device Unlocked Device Locked Displays the connection status between the central unit and the Conference Manager soft...

Page 60: ...e Room View window and the Delegate View window Room View window Delegate View window Room View window Delegate View window View buttons View buttons Button for selecting the Setup operating mode Butt...

Page 61: ...tup operating mode Click the Setup button 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 To display...

Page 62: ...r 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...

Page 63: ...nel Click the or icon in the header of the library panel that you want to hide To show a library panel Click the or icon in the header of the library panel that you want to show To change the size of...

Page 64: ...en resolution is reset to 800 x 600 pixels To adjust the mouse pointer speed In the Mouse Speed box move the slider to Slow to reduce the pointer speed or to Fast to increase the pointer speed To adju...

Page 65: ...ars To enter a new password Leave the Old Password field empty To change an existing password Enter the existing password into the Old Password field Enter the new password into the New Password and C...

Page 66: ...er the desired IP address into the IP address field Enter the desired subnet mask address into the Subnet mask field Click OK The setting is applied Loading the factory default settings In the menu ba...

Page 67: ...dow appears showing a list of available central units Select the desired central unit Click OK The software is connected to the selected central unit The Device Connected icon appears on the toolbar T...

Page 68: ...Click Retry Disconnecting the connection to the central unit In the menu bar click Global Menu Disconnect A confirmation prompt appears Click OK The connection to the central unit is disconnected If n...

Page 69: ...ve operating mode Also observe the information on page 69 In Setup operating mode you can adapt existing configurations to your needs of a non active conference Conference Document To select the opera...

Page 70: ...e a newly created configuration on the central unit In the menu bar click Global Menu Save The Save Conference window appears If necessary establish a connection to the central unit see page 66 Select...

Page 71: ...ck Save The file is saved Saving a configuration under a different file name To save the current configuration under a different file name In the menu bar click Global Menu Save as The Save Conference...

Page 72: ...the central unit In the menu bar click Global Menu Delete The Delete Conference window appears Select a configuration Click OK After a confirmation prompt the selected file is deleted Configurations s...

Page 73: ...g 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 monit...

Page 74: ...73 Using the Conference Manager software Example of a graphical representation of the conference room see page 74...

Page 75: ...Using the Conference Manager software 74 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: ...is placed in the center of the canvas Creating and positioning a freeform path In the Equipment library panel select the Freeform Path tool and place it on the canvas see page 74 The starting point o...

Page 77: ...use pointer changes to a hand icon Resize the object as needed Rotating objects Select the desired object on the canvas The selected object is outlined with a dotted line The Form box appears Select t...

Page 78: ...he object Click the Fill button The list of colors appears Select a standard color Or Click the button The Select color window appears Select an individual color Click OK The fill color is assigned to...

Page 79: ...om the Font drop down list The font of the text object is changed Changing the font size Select the desired text object on the canvas The text object appears with a bounding box dotted line and boundi...

Page 80: ...ible Each seat should have enough space for a conference unit icon Use the perspective on the conference room that the conference manager e g the chairman will have If possible use a bird s eye perspe...

Page 81: ...eral 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 The objects are aligned...

Page 82: ...e clipboard To copy an object to the clipboard Select the object that you want to copy Click the icon The selected object is copied to the clipboard To paste an object from the clipboard Click the ico...

Page 83: ...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 To enlarge the canvas Move any objects on t...

Page 84: ...desired scaling factor from the Size drop down list The size of the canvas is adjusted To rotate the contents of the canvas Click or The contents of the canvas is rotated by 90 Using grid lines Click...

Page 85: ...bjects 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 i...

Page 86: ...he Name field Click OK The Add Delegate window closes and the delegate name is displayed in the Delegate column Changing a delegate name Double click a delegate name The Add Delegate window appears di...

Page 87: ...ns The icons display the current status of the conference units The icons of chairman units are marked with a star Placing conference units on the canvas and initializing them You can automatically or...

Page 88: ...a chairman unit icon and drag it on the canvas see page 74 The sequential number of the conference unit is displayed below the icon As long as the conference units are not yet initialized a question...

Page 89: ...tialized are marked with a question mark If you continue the initialization you have to assign all conference units again Changing the numbering of the conference units To change the numbering of the...

Page 90: ...nference unit icons Select a conference unit icon The selected icon is marked with a blue rectangle and the Label Orientation box appears To change the orientation visibility of the number Select the...

Page 91: ...nts speaking privileges according to the FIFO principle First In First Out i e the speaker with the longest waiting time is granted speaking privileges Situation The maximum number of speakers who can...

Page 92: ...ion on how this setting affects your conference refer to the previous section Adjusting the conference mode see page 90 Adjustment range 0 10 Enter the max number of requests to speak into the Request...

Page 93: ...untick the Clear Request List on Cancel check box in the Conference Settings window Talk Time Limit speaking time limit 15 minutes Premonition Time Limit advance warning time 60 seconds Effect 60 seco...

Page 94: ...g menu is unlocked Adjusting the audio settings Click the button on the toolbar The Audio Settings window appears Setting the volume and the tone color of the floor channel CAUTION Danger of hearing d...

Page 95: ...nds to overmodulate The Audio Gain Reduction menu item allows you to adjust how the volume levels of the signals of the conference units are processed conference units and IN audio input Situation The...

Page 96: ...Your settings are saved and the Audio Settings window closes Resetting the audio settings To reset the audio settings for the floor channel the IN audio input and the OUT audio output to the factory...

Page 97: ...started The View windows change their appearance accordingly and the Live button is highlighted in red To open the Room View window in Live operating mode Click the Room View button To open the Delega...

Page 98: ...You can monitor a conference from the screen without intervening Monitoring a conference using the Room View window If you have activated automatic loading of a configuration the configu ration is au...

Page 99: ...list of uninitialized conference units Designation Unkn at 7 7 stands for the number of the conference unit which is assigned by order of connection f g e e f g Icon Function Meaning Conference unit i...

Page 100: ...s gray and the conference unit is removed from the Delegates box The conference unit loses its speaking privileges and the signal light ring and the microphone LED go off To arbitrarily grant speaking...

Page 101: ...equest and Direct Access mode Click the name of the delegate to whom you want to grant speaking privileges The conference unit is granted speaking privileges see above Deactivating all conference unit...

Page 102: ...The speaking time limit is activated unticked The speaking time limit is deactivated When adding conference units to the conference system observe the maximum number of conference units in order to en...

Page 103: ...ee page 91 Changing the behavior of the signal light ring when a request to speak is made Change the behavior of the signal light ring when a request to speak is made see page 91 Exiting the Live oper...

Page 104: ...w appears Enter a file name Save the file to the desired location Click OK The log is exported as a text file txt Column Meaning Function Time Time Location Location of error central unit conference u...

Page 105: ...ooling 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 CAUTION Liquids can damage the product Liq...

Page 106: ...the conference system Improper modification of the firmware e g due to updates can cause irreparable damage to the conference system Only update the firmware if the function of your conference system...

Page 107: ...correctly Adjust the floor channel volume 48 93 or 101 Loud hissing at the confer ence units loudspeakers The conference units are placed too close together Increase the distance between the individu...

Page 108: ...Network connection between Windows PC and central unit cannot be established No Zeroconf service installed on the Windows PC If the PC and the central unit are directly connected to each other the net...

Page 109: ...4001 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 plu...

Page 110: ...ket Output level at headphone socket 50 mW 16 DHT at 1 kHz 0 03 at 50 mW 16 Frequency response 100 Hz to 14 5 kHz Signal to noise ratio 70 dB A Pick up pattern super cardioid Frequency response 190 Hz...

Page 111: ...110 XLR OUT Output resistance ROUT 100 Frequency response 20 Hz to 14 5 kHz 3 dB 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 weig...

Page 112: ...of speakers who can take the floor simultaneously 4 Request Limit max number of requests to speak 10 Talk Time Status status of speaking time limit deactivated Off Talk Time Limit length of speaking t...

Page 113: ...hannel 0 dB Audio Gain Reduction processing of the volume level of the floor channel no reduction 0 0 dB per Mic Languages Language of the operating menu English IP Address Mode IP address allocation...

Page 114: ...are to use File Services Print Services Internet Information Services and Internet Connection Sharing and Telephony Services The ten connection limit applies to devices that access the software indire...

Page 115: ...ch off WMDRM features that access the Internet When these features are off you can still play content for which you have a valid license c Misuse of Internet based Services You may not use these servi...

Page 116: ...icrosoft 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...

Page 117: ...irective 2002 96 EC Please dispose of the product at the end of its operational lifetime by taking it to your local collection point or recycling center for such equip ment CE Declaration of Conformit...

Page 118: ...ettings 65 adjusting settings during a running conference 101 adjusting the conference mode 90 adjusting the language 64 adjusting the View windows 62 assigning delegates to the conference units 88 au...

Page 119: ...49 66 conference units to the central unit 17 Windows PC to central unit 20 Windows PC to the central unit 20 Controlling conference 99 conference system 14 Current and power supply 38 D Delegate uni...

Page 120: ...Request Limit 28 91 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 S SDC CBL RJ 4...

Page 121: ...Sennheiser electronic GmbH Co KG Am Labor 1 30900 Wedemark Germany www sennheiser com Printed in Germany Publ 02 10 535364 A01...

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