Switching between the a-channel and the b-channel, Muting the microphone of the interpreter console, Operating the central unit – Sennheiser CONFERENCE SYSTEM SDC 8000 User Manual
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Operating the components of the SDC 8000 system
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Switching between the A-channel and the B-channel
If you interpret into a second language, you have to switch from the A-
channel to the B-channel.
To switch to the B-channel:
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Press the “B-channel” key
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.
The green LED
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next to the “B-channel” key lights up.
To switch to the A-channel:
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Press the “A-channel” key
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.
The green LED
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next to the “A-channel” key lights up.
Muting the microphone of the interpreter console
To mute your microphone:
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Press the MUTE key
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and keep it pressed.
Your microphone is muted.
To turn on your microphone again:
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Release the MUTE key
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.
Your mirophone is turned on again.
Displaying text messages on the interpreter console’s display
If a PC with software control is connected to the central unit, you can
receive text messages from the central unit.
When you have received a text message, the MESSAGE LED on your
interpreter console lights up.
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Press the MESSAGE key
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.
The text message is shown on the display.
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Press the MESSAGE key
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again.
The display returns to the standard display.
Operating the central unit
Before a conference starts, you have to configure your entire conference
and interpretation system via the central unit’s operating menu (see
“Configuring the SDC 8000 system” on page 54); it is, however, possible to
make changes to individual settings during a conference.
Adjusting the volume of the consoles’ built-in loudspeakers
Adjust the volume of the consoles’ built-in loudspeakers so that all
participants can clearly hear all audio information:
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Turn the jog wheel
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on the central unit.
The volume of the consoles’ built-in loudspeaker is increased or
reduced. The bars on the start display indicate the set volume level.
Note!
The conference participants cannot adjust the volume of their consoles’
built-in loudspeakers! However, each participant can individually
adjust the headphone volume on his or her console.
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