Sennheiser WiCOS manual

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    Instruction manual Wireless Conference System WiCOS[...]

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    1 Contents Important safety instructions ........ ..................... .................... ................ .................... 2 WiCOS – the wireless conference system ....... .................... ................ .................... 5 Areas of application .................... ..................... .................... ................ .....[...]

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    Important safety instructions 2 Important safety instructions • Read this instruction manu al. • Keep thi s instruction manual. Always inclu de this instruction manual when passing the products on to third parties. • Heed all warnings and follow all instructions in thi s instruction manual. • Refer all servi cing to quali fied service perso[...]

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    3 Important safety instructions Danger due to high volumes These devices are capable of producing sound pressure exceeding 85 dB(A). 85 dB(A) is the sound pressure corresponding to the maximum permissible volume whic h is by law (i n some countries) allowed to affect your hearing for the duration of a working day. It is used as a basis according to[...]

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    Important safety instructions 4 Intended use Intended use of the Wi COS wirele ss conference system includes: • having read this instr uction manual , especially the chapter “Important safety instructions” on page 2, • using the system within the oper ating conditions and limitations described in this instruction manual. “Improper use” [...]

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    5 WiCOS – the wireless conference system WiCOS – the wireless conference system WiCOS stands for Wi reless Co nference S ystem – the new genera tion of mobile and wireless conference equi pment from Sennheiser. Th e WiCOS conference system utilizes all adva ntages of digital communications technology: • Ease of use due to automati c configu[...]

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    WiCOS – the wireless conference system 6 Stand-alone operation – wireless conferencing For stand-alone operation, you only require the WiCOS sys tem components. You can use different conf erence modes and, in addition to running discussions, you can al so conduct voting sessions. The delegate and chairman units are wirelessly connected to the a[...]

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    7 WiCOS – the wireless conference system Integrated operation (slave mo de operation) – with the wired SDC 8200 conference and interp retation system The WiCOS wireless conference system can b e integrated into the wired SDC 8200 conference a nd interpretation system. This allows you to expand the conference system and/or easily br idge rela ti[...]

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    Available system componen ts – scope of delivery 8 A vailable system components – scope of delivery The following WiCOS system components are available: Delegate unit 1W i C O S D delegate unit (without voti ng function) or WiCOS DV delegate unit (with voting function and channel selection keys) 1W i C O S BA Lithium-Ion battery pack Chairman u[...]

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    9 Overview of the components Overview of the components Your conference system can compri se the following conferences units: The conference syst em also comprises: You can al so integrate the WiCOS co nference system into the wired SDC 8200 conference system and interpretation system (see page 73 ). Conference unit Functions Overview WiCOS D Deleg[...]

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    Overview of the components 10 WiCOS wireless conference units WiCOS D delegat e unit For an overview of the operatin g elements at the rear of th e conference unit, refer to page 17. : A : K 3 4 H I J H I J 1 2 Operating element Function/Meaning Group 1 Sound inlet basket for contributing to the discussion Gooseneck microphone 2 Signal light ring i[...]

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    11 Overview of the components WiCOS C chairman unit For an overvie w of the operatin g elements at the rear of the conference unit, refer to page 17. : A : K 3 4 6 5 J H I J 1 2 8 9 Operating element Function/Meaning Group 1 Sound inlet basket for contributing to the discussion Gooseneck microphone 2 Signal light ring indicate s the “spea king ri[...]

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    Overview of the components 12 WiCOS DV delegate unit with voting function For an overview of the operatin g elements at the rear of th e conference unit, refer to page 17. : A : K 3 4 H J H I J C G F D E I F G B E 1 2 Operating element Function/Meaning Group 1 Sound inlet basket for contributing to the discussion Gooseneck microphone 2 Signal light[...]

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    13 Overview of the components Channel selecti on display E of the WiCOS DV dele gate unit The channel selection display E can display two different views. The display has an automatic brightness control. Approx. 4 s econds af ter the last key press, the brightnes s will be reduced. With each key press, the display will l ight up with maximum bright[...]

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    Overview of the components 14 WiCOS CV chairman unit with voting function For an overview of the operatin g elements at the rear of th e conference unit, refer to page 17. : A : K 3 4 5 J H I J C G F D E 6 7 8 B 9 1 2 Operating element Function/Meaning Group 1 Sound inlet basket for contributing to the discussion Gooseneck microphone 2 Signal light[...]

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    15 Overview of the components Multi-function display 7 of the WiCOS CV chairman unit The multi-function display 7 can display three diffe rent operating modes. T o switch between the operating modes and displays: 왘 Press the ABST AIN key C for ap prox. 3 seconds. You can switch between the followin g modes and displays: –V o t i n g m o d e ( ?[...]

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    Overview of the components 16 Channel selection display E of the WiCOS CV delega te unit The channel selection display E can display two different views. The display has an automatic brightne ss control. Approx. 4 seconds af ter the last key press, the brightness will be reduced. With each key press, the display will light up with maximum brightnes[...]

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    17 Overview of the components Rear of the conference console WiCOS BA Lithium-Ion battery pack V U W Operating element Function/Meaning U RF link indicator displays the connection status with the access point V Battery pack connection for connection to the WiCOS BA battery pack W Battery guide rails ensure correct insertion of the WiCOS BA battery [...]

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    Overview of the components 18 WiCOS AP access point 95 mm ^ b f f f f c e a j k l m d d hi g Operating element Function/Meaning ^ Status indicators displays the operat ing mode, the connection status and the RF signal quality a Antennas transmit and receive RF signals, adjustable b Reset key resets the access point to the factory default settings c[...]

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    19 Overview of the components Overview of the web server Operating element Function/Meaning n Main navigation Tabs of the main navigation level, always visible o Subnavigation Second navigation level, depe nding on the main nav igation p Structure of the current category Different topics and categories of the current configuration page q Overview a[...]

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    Overview of the components 20 WiCOS CASE transport case y w t x | z { s v u Operating element Function/Meaning s Microphone holder holds up to 12 goos eneck microphones t Lid separates the upper and lower shell of the case u Telescopic handle for pulling the transport ca se on its wheels v Catch locks the telescopic handle w Lock locks the transpor[...]

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    21 Putting the conference syst em into operation Putting the conference system into operation Putting the access point into operation The access point contro ls the wir eless communication between the individual conference units. Connecting the antennas The supplied rod antennas are mounte d quickly and easily. They ensure reliable radio tra nsmiss[...]

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    Putting the conference system into opera tion 22 왘 Connect the DC power supply } to the socket l . 왘 Pass the cable of the DC powe r supply through the cable gr ip i as shown. 왘 Slide the supplied country adapter ~ onto the DC power supply } . 왘 Plug the DC power supply i nto a wall socket. Connecting the access point to a computer/netw ork[...]

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    23 Putting the conference syst em into operation 왘 Connect the network cable to your com puter or network. 왘 Call up the web server (see page 45 ). Connecting a system cable for i ntegrated operation T o integrate the WiCOS conferen ce system into a wired SDC 8200 conference and inte rpretation system: 왘 Connect a system cable (Sennheiser SDC[...]

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    Putting the conference system into opera tion 24 The access point can be • mounted to a wall or ceiling or • mounted on a stand or • placed on a flat surf ace (e.g. table), Mounting the access point to a wall or ceilin g 왘 Use suitable screws and the eyel ets for wall mounting d at the r ear of the access point to mount the access point to [...]

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    25 Putting the conference syst em into operation Placing the access point on a flat surface 왘 Place the access point on a flat, horizontal surface. Aligning t he antennas 왘 Alig n the 3 antennas vertically. 왘 Switch the access point on (see page 29 ). Putting the conference units into operation Connecting the micropho ne 왘 Connect the goose[...]

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    Putting the conference system into opera tion 26 왘 Tilt the microphone toward the participant. Checking the cha rge status of the battery pa ck 왘 Press the key [ . The charge status indicator Z displays the cu rrent charge status: The charge s tatus indic ator Z goes of after appr ox. 5 seconds. The LED 3 then display the status of the charging[...]

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    27 Putting the conference syst em into operation The conference unit can be operated during the charging process. T o connect the WiCOS NT-BA charging po wer supply: 왘 Slide the supplied country adapter ~ on to t h e c ha rg in g p ow er su p p l y } . 왘 Plug the chargi ng power supply in to a wall socket. 왘 Connect the plug of the charging p[...]

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    Putting the conference system into opera tion 28 왘 Slide the battery pack into the battery guide rails W of the conference unit. The battery release clip ] locks into place. 왘 Switch the conferen ce unit on (see page 31 ). To remove the battery pack from the conference unit: 왘 Press the battery release clip ] and pull the ba ttery pack out of[...]

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    29 Switching the components on/off Switching the components on/off T o switc h the WiCOS conference system on, proceed as follows: 1. Switch the access point on (see next chapt er). 2. Switch the conference units on (see page 31 ). The connection is autom atically esta blished. The conference system loads the last configurati on used (see next chap[...]

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    Switching the components on/off 30 T o switch the access point off : 왘 Set the on/off switch m to position “ 0 ”. The 3 status indicators ^ go off. To disconnect the access point from the mains : 왘 Unplug the DC power supp ly from the wa ll socket. The access point is completely switched off. Max. number of simultaneously active microphones[...]

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    31 Switching the components on/off Switching a confer ence unit on/off T o switch a confer ence unit on : 왘 Press the microphone k ey A . The last configuration used is loaded. The microphone LED 0 and the RF lin k indicator U display the connectio n status: When the connection is establis hed, the multi-function displ ay 7 and the channel se lec[...]

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    Switching the components on/off 32 T o manually switch a conference unit off : 왘 Press the microphone key A for 3 seconds. The conference unit switches off. Al l LEDs and di splays go off. T o automatically switch all conference units off : 왘 Switch the access point off (se e page 29 ). If there is no connection to an a ccess point, the confere[...]

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    33 Running a conference Running a conference The character of your conference (i .e. the conditions under whi ch the participants can take th e floor, are assigned the “speaking right” or can listen to simultaneous interpretatio ns) depends on t he settings of the access point. Y ou can adapt the confer ence system to your individual needs or u[...]

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    Running a conference 34 When the chairman assigns you the “speaking right”, your microphone switches on. The microphone LED 0 and the signal light ring 2 light up red. The loudspeaker K is mute d. Depending on the conferen ce mode and the speaker limit set, the microphone of the previous speaker will be switched off. Switching the microphone of[...]

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    35 Running a conference Connecting head phones (WiC OS CV and WiC OS DV only) You can listen to the floor channel or the offered inte rpretation channels (where applies) via headphones (see next section). 왘 Connect headphones with a 3.5 mm jack plug to one of the headphone sockets J . You can connect mono or stereo headphones. Listening to simult[...]

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    Running a conference 36 T o ad just the volume: 왘 Press the headphone volume UP key H or the headphone volume DOWN key I : “ + ” to increase the volume or “ – ” to reduce the volume. The channel selection display E shows the volume on the headphone output S . As long as you keep the key H or I pressed, the LED next to the key lights up.[...]

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    37 Running a conference Assigning a participant the “speakin g right” If – in “ With Request ” or “ W i t h R e q . N o C l e a r ” mode – a participant presses the microphone key on his conference unit, he makes a request to speak. All participants who have made a requ est to speak will join a request-to- speak list. On the confere[...]

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    Running a conference 38 Muting all delegate units temporarily Using the priority function , the chairman can interru pt a discussion at any time. 왘 Keep the priority key 5 pressed for as long as you want to mute the conference unit s (push-to-mute fu nction). All conference units – except for th e chairman units – are muted. The microphone LE[...]

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    39 Running a conference If you are using the WiCOS CV chairman unit, you have to proceed as follows. To start a voting session: 왘 Keep the ABST AIN key C pressed until the “voting mode” is shown on the multi-func tion display 7 . The multi-function disp lay switches between “voting mode”, “volume adjustment mode for loudspeakers” and [...]

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    Running a conference 40 To end or cancel the voting session: 왘 Press the selection key A 8 . The voting session is stopped. The LEDs next to the keys B , C and D go off. The voti ng result T is shown on the channel selection displays E of the conference units. To clear the voting result: 왘 Press the selection key A 8 . The voting result T on th[...]

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    41 Running a conference If you are using the WiCOS C chairman unit, the set operating mode of the conference unit and the voting result cannot be displayed. You can nevertheless conduc t voting session. 왘 Via the web server, set the func tion of the selection key A 8 and B 9 to “ Start/Stop V oting ” (see page 65 ). 왘 Start or stop voting s[...]

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    Running a conference 42 왘 Press the – selection key A 8 to increase the loudspeaker volume or – selection key B 9 to reduce the loudspeaker volume . The loudspeaker volume is change d. As long as you keep the key 8 or 9 pressed, the LED next to the key lights up. Activating the media control mode In the future, the WiCOS C and WiCOS CV chairm[...]

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    43 Running a conference 왘 Press the selection key A 8 or the sele ction key B 9 to trigger circuits via a home controller. Depending on the setting, pressing key 8 or 9 transmits a start signal or a stop signal. As long as you keep the key 8 or 9 pressed, the LED next to the key lights up. 9 8 C CV D DV[...]

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    Configuring the conference syst em 44 Configuring the conference system Loading the factory default settings – “ Reset “ T o reset the access point and the conference units to the factory default settings: 왘 If necessary, unplug connected system cabl es and network cables from the IN system socket (RJ 45) j , the OUT system socket (RJ 45) k[...]

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    45 Configuring the conference system Af ter the reset, the following factory defaul t settings are loaded: Calling up the web serve r of the access point I n o r d e r t o b e a b l e t o c a l l u p t h e w e b s e r v e r o f t h e a c c e s s p o i n t , y o u r e q u i r e a computer wi th network connect ion (RJ 45) and a web brow ser. 왘 Mak[...]

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    Configuring the conference syst em 46 Microsoft Windows XP operating system If you are usi ng Microsof t Windows XP , proceed as follows in order to set a static IP address (see also the in struction manual of the operating system): 왘 Click “Start” and select “Control Panel”. The “C ontrol P anel” w indow ope ns. 왘 Click “Network [...]

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    47 Configuring the conference system Apple MacOS X operating system If you are using Apple MacOS X , proceed as follows in orde r to set a static IP address (see also the instructio n manual of the operating system): 왘 Click the “Apple” icon and se lect “System Preferences”. The “System Preferences” window opens. 왘 Click “Network?[...]

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    Configuring the conference syst em 48 Accessing the access point (overview screen) 왘 Switch the access point on (see page 29 ). 왘 Start a web brow ser (e.g. Inter net Explorer or Firefox). 왘 In the address box of the browser, type the IP address of the access point: the fact ory default IP addr ess 192.168.0. 10 or your adapted IP address. ?[...]

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    49 Configuring the conference system Adjusting the basic settings – “ Setup “ Overview screen – “Summary“ The overview screen provides info rmation on the system settings (“ System Information ”) and the device settings (“ Device Information ”), e.g. for servicing purposes. 왘 In the main navigation, click “ Setup ”. The ?[...]

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    Configuring the conference syst em 50 There are two ways to int egrate the access point in to the network and to use the web server. You can • integrate the a ccess point into a network with static IP addresses or • integrate the a ccess point into a n etwork with DHCP . To call up the IP address settings : 왘 In the main navigation, click “[...]

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    51 Configuring the conference system 왘 Press the Enter key. The web server appears in the browser window. Setting the country-specific limi t values – “Country selection“ T o set the conference system to the co untry-specific limit values for radio systems: 왘 In the main navigation, click “ Setup ” > “ Country selection ”. The [...]

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    Configuring the conference syst em 52 왘 Click “ Save settings ”. The settings are saved. The select ed country is displayed in the “ Selected Country Region ” field. The conference system will only use frequencies and transmission powers that are approved and legal in the selected country/region. Setting the password prot ection – “Ad[...]

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    53 Configuring the conference system Adjusting the RF settings – “ RF configuration “ Setting the RF signal strength – “General“ The RF signal strength of the conferen ce system can be set in two different ways: • automatic setting of the RF signal strength (recommended) • manual setting of the RF signal strength 왘 In the main nav[...]

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    Configuring the conference syst em 54 • automatic freque ncy selection ( dynamic frequency management ; recommended) • manual frequency select ion The WiCOS conference system is factory p reset to dynamic frequency management. This functi on automatically dete cts occupied frequency bands and switches to an unused frequency b and, thus allowing[...]

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    55 Configuring the conference system 왘 Click “ Save setting s ”. The setting is saved. The conference system automatically select s the frequencies and switches to altern ate frequencies if intermodulation occurs. To manually set a frequency range: T o select an un used frequency range, use the frequency range monitoring function which di spl[...]

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    Configuring the conference syst em 56 Monitoring the frequency rang es – “Quality“ The frequency range monitoring funct ion displays occupi ed and unused frequency bands. 왘 In the main navigation, click “ RF Configuration ”. The “ General RF settings ” overview screen appears. 왘 Select the overview screen of the desired frequency [...]

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    57 Configuring the conference system Adjusting the conference settings – “ Conference Management “ Setting the maximum numb er of simultaneousl y active microphones (speaker limit) The speaker limit determines the ma ximum num ber of speakers who can take the floor simultaneously. In the conference modes “ FIFO ” and “ Group 1-4 ”, th[...]

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    Configuring the conference syst em 58 왘 In the “ Maximum nu mber of acti ve microp hones ” box, select the desired option button. The number of simultaneously acti ve microphones can be between “ 1 ” and “ 8 ”. 왘 Click “ Save settings ”. The setting is saved. The speaker li mit is set to the selected value. Setting the conferenc[...]

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    59 Configuring the conference system Setting the volume of th e conferen ce units’ built-in loudspeakers 왘 In the main navigation, click “ Conference management ”. The “ General Conference Settings ” overview screen appears. 왘 in the “ Vol u m e ” box, click the “ Up ” or the “ Down ” button. –“ 0 ” = off “ Direct [...]

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    Configuring the conference syst em 60 –“ 1 ” = low –“ 12 ” = very high The selected volume level is displayed between the two buttons. 왘 Click “ Save settings ”. The setting is saved. The loudspeaker volume is set to the selected level. Setting the number of inte rpretation channels 왘 In the main navigation, click “ Conference[...]

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    61 Configuring the conference system Setting the operating mode of the access point The access point is suitable for stand- alone operation or can be integrated into a wired SDC 8200 conference and i nterpreta tion system (slave mode operation). 왘 In the main navigation, click “ Conference management ”. The “ General Conference Settings ”[...]

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    Configuring the conference syst em 62 Monitoring initialized co nference uni ts – “Unit moni toring“ 왘 In the main navigation, click “ Conference management ” > “ Unit monitoring ”. The “ Unit monitoring ” overview screen is displayed. The followin g informatio n on the in itialized confer ence units is displ ayed: The inform[...]

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    63 Configuring the conference system T o switch the test mode off: 왘 Click “ Te s t L E D s O F F ”. The indicators and displays of the initialized conference units go off. Initializing the conference units wi th the access point – “Init Units“ There are two ways to initialize the conference units with the access point: • automatic in[...]

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    Configuring the conference syst em 64 To m anually ini tialize certain confe rence units with the access point: 왘 Switch on all conference units that you want to use in your conference system (see page 31 ). 왘 In the “ Init Control ” box, select the “ Manual ” option button. 왘 Click “ Clear Init List ”. The existing “ Units in I[...]

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    65 Configuring the conference system Setting the operating mode/functio ns of the selection keys A and B – “Chairman Config” You can assign different operati ng modes and functions to the selection keys A 8 and B 9 of the WiCOS C and WiCOS CV chairman units. 왘 In the main navigati on, click “ Conference Management ” > “ Chairman Co[...]

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    Configuring the conference syst em 66 Additional functions – “ Service “ Logging function The access point logs various operat ing procedures. This function is primaril y used as a diagnos tic aid for troubl eshooting. 왘 In the main navigation, click “ Service ”. The “ Logging ” overview screen appears. To start the logging: 왘 Cli[...]

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    67 Configuring the conference system Updating the firmware of the access point and the conference unit s – “Update“ For informatio n on firmware upd ates for your WiCOS co nference system, contact your Sennheiser part ner or vi sit the download area of our website at www.sennheiser.com. There you wil l also find detailed service information o[...]

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    Configuring the conference syst em 68 Using default encryption 왘 In the “ default key ” box, select the “ Use default key ” option button. The setting is saved. The system encrypts all radio sign als with the default encr yption key. All comp onents of the WiCOS series can communicate w ith each other usin g this encryption key. Using cus[...]

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    69 Configuring the conference system 왘 Assign these confere nce units the de sired custom key as described on page 68 . To no longer use a custom key: 왘 Initialize all required conference units with the access point (see page 63 ). 왘 In the “ default key ” box, select the “ Use default key ” option button. The setting is saved. The sy[...]

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    Transporting the conference system 70 T ransporting the conference system One of the advantages of the WiCOS wireless c onference system is that it is easy to set up and dismantle ag ai n. This makes the conference system mobile and ensures flexibilit y of use. Preparing the access point for transport 왘 Switch the access point off (se e page 29 )[...]

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    71 Transporting the conference system Preparing the conference units for transport 왘 If necessary, u nplug the c harging po wer supp ly from the wall socket 왘 Unplug the con nector from the so cket for charging power supply. 왘 If necessary, disconnect any headphones connected to the conference unit. 왘 Unscrew the coupling ring 3 of the goos[...]

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    Transporting the conference system 72 Using the transport case For transporting the conference system, we recommend WiCOS CASE, an optionally availabl e transport case on wheels. This ca se has padded compartments for an access point, 12 conference units and the microphones. It also allows you to pack an d transport the power supply units and other[...]

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    73 Integrating WiCOS into a wired conference system Integrating WiCOS into a wired conference system You can integrate the WiCOS wireless conference system into the wired SDC 8200 conference and interpretation system. The advantages of integrated operat ion (sla ve mode operation) ar e as follows: • the wired SDC 8200 conference and interpretatio[...]

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    Integrating WiCOS into a wired conference system 74 For information on the configuration of your conference system, refer to the instruction manual of the SDC 8200 conference and interpretation system. You require system cables for slave mode operation of the WiCOS system. The system cables are av ailable in lengths of 2 m, 3 m, 5 m, 10 m, 20 m and[...]

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    75 Integrating WiCOS into a wired conference system Interconnecting seve ral access points Several interconnected ac ces s points are us ed: • to operate small wireless conference systems in stan d-alone operation in several rooms in parallel and to interconnect these systems for slave mode operatio n if required an d • to increase the radio co[...]

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    Integrating WiCOS into a wired conference system 76 왘 From the central unit’s operatin g menu, choose with the jog wheel ç “ Conference ”, “ Initialise Unit s ” and “ Automatic In it ” one af ter the other. The text “ Please wait ” is show n on the display. 왘 When the text “ Press ENTER to Save Initialis ation ” is shown [...]

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    77 Integrating WiCOS into a wired conference system 왘 Choose with the jog wheel ç “ F ull Init ”. 왘 One af ter the other, press the microphone key A or § of all conference units in the or der in which they a re to be initiali zed. As soon as the initiali zation of a wi red conference unit is accepted by the central unit, the sign al light[...]

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    Integrating WiCOS into a wired conference system 78 Using stand-alone operation in parallel with slave mode operation Once you have connected one or seve ral access points to the SDC 8200 conference and int erpretation system, you can continue to use an access point for stand-alone operation. Fo r example, you can hold seve ral conferences i n para[...]

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    79 Integrating WiCOS into a wired conference system to the instruction manu al of the SDC 8200 conference a nd interpretation system. Only start voti ng sessions using t he voting function with the parliamentary voting op tions (“yes”, “n o ”, “abstain”) as the WiCOS CV and WiCOS DV conferen ce units support only this voti ng function. [...]

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    Integrating WiCOS into a wired conference system 80 Slave mode operation with an interpretation system Configur ing the inte rpretation system For how to configure t he interpretation system an d how to use the SDC 8200 ID interprete r units, refe r to the instruct ion manual of the SDC 8200 conference and interpretation system and to the instructi[...]

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    81 Cleaning the conference system Cleaning the conference system 왘 Only use a slightly damp cloth to clean the devices from time to time. CAUTION! Liquids can damage the electronics of the devices! Liquids entering the housing of the devic es can cause a short-circuit and dam age the electronics. 왘 Keep all liquids away from th e devices. 왘 D[...]

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    If a problem occurs ... 82 If a problem occurs ... If a problem occurs that is not listed in the above tabl e or if the problem cannot be solved with the proposed solutions, please contac t your l ocal Sennheiser partner for assistance. T o find a Sennheiser partner in your country, search at www.sennheiser.com under “Ser vice & Support”. P[...]

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    83 Accessories and spare part s Accessories and spare parts Cat. No. Pr oduct name System components 502068 WiCOS AP Access point 502062 WiCOS D D elegate unit 502061 WiCOS C Chairman unit 502066 WiCOS DV Delegate unit with vo ting function and channel selection keys 502065 WiCOS CV Chairman unit with voting function and channel selection keys Batt[...]

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    Specifications 84 Specifications WiCOS AP access point WiCOS D/WiCOS C/WiCOS DV/WiCOS CV conference units WiCOS BA Lithium-Ion battery pack WiCOS MIC gooseneck microphone Frequency response 150 - 15,000 Hz Frequency ranges 2,4 GHz; 5,1 - 5,8 GHz Signal-to-noise ratio > 70 dB(A) Supply voltage 24 V DC Power consumption 6 W Operating temperature +[...]

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    85 Specifica tions Certifications (WiCOS AP , WiCOS D, C, DV , CV , WiCOS BA) In compliance with USA (WiCOS BA only): Meets the requirements of the UL 1642 safety standard. The devices can be operated license-free in most countries of the Europ ean Union. Approved by Power supplies Certifications (WiCOS NT-BA and WiCOS NT-AP) In compliance with Cer[...]

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    Manufacturer Declarations 86 Manufacturer Declarations W arranty S e n n h e i s e r e l e c t r o n i c G m b H & C o . K G g i v e s a w a r r a n t y o f 2 4 m o n t h s o n t h i s product . For the current warranty conditions, please visit our web site at www.sennheiser.com or contac t your Sennheiser partner. CE Declaration of Conformity [...]

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    87 Manufacturer Declarations Before putting the device into operation, please observe the respective country-specific regulations! USA (WiCOS BA only): Meets the requ irements of the UL 1642 safety standard. The devices can be operated li cense-fre e in most countries of the European Union. For more informat ion, please contact your local regulator[...]

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    Index 88 Index A Access point 9, 18, 21, 22, 23 configuring the access point 48 connecting to the SDC 8200 CU central unit 73 initializing the conference units with the access poin t 63 preparing the access point for transport 70 setting the country-specif ic limit values 51 setting the network address 49 switching of f 30 switching on 2 9 Accessor[...]

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    89 Index I Init Unit s 63 Integrated operation 5, 7, 73 Interpretation channels setting the number of interpre- tation channel s 60 Interpretation system using the interpretation system 79 M Maximum number of simultane- ously active microphones 57 Media control mode 15 activating the media co ntrol mode 42 Microphone activating the microphone 3 3 m[...]

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    Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Printed in Germany Am Labor 1, 30900 W edemark, Germany Publ. 04/09 www.sennheiser.com 532843/A01[...]