Sacom DS8800 User manual

Digital Wireless Microphone Systems
Quick Start Guide
Seng Up Pre-Engineered SACOM Systems for Opmal Performance
Open the Cartons: Conrm everything on the packing slip is enclosed.
Set up the Docking Staon:1. SACOM transmiers are shipped with rechargeable baeries. Plug
in the charging dock, put the baeries in the transmiers, then place the transmiers in the dock
while you set up the rest of the system.
Mount the Receivers in the Rack2. and connect them to power. Conrm the displays light up.
Pre-engineered Antenna Design: 3. If you provided SACOM with a oor plan, you will nd a marked
up version in the box (or, in your Email in-box) showing the antenna design along with the
antennas and pre-made cables. Place the antennas according to the drawings.
Your Own Design: A. If you did not request an antenna design, place the antennas according
to the enclosed Antenna Applicaons Guide or download it from www.SacomUSA.com >
Downloads. Improper antenna placement is the main cause of poor RF performance.
Dipole Antennas: B. Dipole antennas mounted to the rack equipment can easily be locked
away in a closet/rack cabinet. This results in poor RF performance because there is no line
of sight between the transmier and receiver antenna. Therefore, remote antennas are
preferred. See the Antenna Applicaon Guide for details.
Connect the Antennas:4. The receiver that connects to the antennas should be set as the
Antenna Master receiver. Master is the factory default. If your system daisy-chains antennas
together, the downstream receivers should be set as Slaves. Terminators are used on the
last system in the daisy-chain. Use SACOM Remote’s Antenna Setup Wizard, which opens
automacally the rst me you connect. You can also nd the wizard under the SETTINGS tab
of the main page. If connecng Sacom acve remote antennas, make sure the red LED lights up.
If not, check the receiver’s antenna phantom power seng using the Sacom Remote Control
Soware.
Connect the analog outputs to the mixer:5. The system is shipped with either XLR or Euro block
connectors. The default output level is set to +4 dBu. Note that factory default for the front panel
headphone jack is set for mixed line-level out. Use SACOM Remote>Sengs>Headphone, to reset
for headphones.
CAUTION! Turn o phantom power from the mixer. Phantom power distorts the audio quality
of your microphones.
System Test:6. In most cases, the system is now ready to use. Conrm all channels pass audio
perfectly.
Master
Slave Terminators
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Modicaons (FCC 15.21)
Changes or modicaons to this equipment not expressly approved by Sabine, INC may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operaon is subject to the following two condions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operaon of the device.
On site, remote commissioning of SACOM Systems is available at no addional cost.
For support please call USA (+1) [phone] between the hours of 9 - 5 EST., Monday thru Friday.
Note: SACOM oers free pre-engineering so that the systems arrive at your job site ready to plug and play.
Applies to DS80-T:
Under Industry Canada regulaons, this radio transmier may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmier by Industry Canada.
To reduce potenal radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary
for successful communicaon.
This radio transmier (DS80-T) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for
each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
Monopole antenna, 0dbi gain, 50 ohm impedance.
Le présent émeeur radio (DS80-T) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonconner avec les types d’antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l’impédance
requise pour chaque type d’antenne. Les types d’antenne non inclus dans cee liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l’exploitaon de
l’émeeur.

For Full Control
Select the new parameter values and click OK to
save changes to the receiver.
Editing Transmitter Parameters:
The easiest and most intuitive way to set the parameters of SACOM™transmitters and receivers is with SACOM™Remote
software. Load SACOM™Remote (from disk or download from www.SacomUSA.com) onto a computer running Windows
XP or Windows 7 (32 or 64-bit) and connect to the receiver via USB or RS232. Then open SACOM™Remote and select
ONLINE.
Open The Channel Edit Window:
1) The [Click to Edit] function opens the edit window of the channel you wish to edit.
2) Select the functions you want to edit and enter the parameter. (The various functions are described below.) Click [OK]
to save the changes and close the Channel Edit window.
3) You will notice that the [Needs to Sync] alert is lit. This indicates that one or more parameters are in queue in the receiver
ready to be downloaded and implemented with the next transmitter Sync of the channel.
1)
2)
Digital Wireless Microphone Systems
Using the SACOM remote soware:
Click to Edit the channel’s parameters
3)
The “Need To Sync” alert is lit. Sync the transmitter to apply the selected
parameters.
SACOM Remote provides the following funcons:
File:1. Save a PDF image of the screen.
Sengs:2.
Phantom Power:A. Turn antenna phantom power on or o. Default = ON.
Redundancy: B. Set adjacent pairs of receivers to redundancy mode. Default = OFF.
Headphone Mode:C. Toggles the mixed output jack from headphone mode to a balanced line output. Default = Balanced
line output.
Ethernet Sengs: 3. If using Ethernet, assign the proper IP address to the Sacom Receiver.
RF Scan - RF Plot: 4. Shows the RF strength of each antenna in a SACOM system and shows if there is outside interference.
Presets: 5. Save or load preset system parameters conguraons. Default = As Ordered.
GPIO:6. Assign contact closure funcons and setup for RS232 control. Default = RS232 - Output mutes.
Security: 7. Password to prevent unauthorized changes: (Under construcon). Default = none.
Alerts: 8. Send alerts to authorized personal when prevenve maintenance is required of if there is a fault. Default = none.
Update System: 9. Checks to see if the system has the most current rmware and provides a wizard for updang the rmware.
Help:10.
Tutorials:A. Seng parameters, Antenna Applicaon Guide, etc.
About: B. Shows vital stascs for each component of the system
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Transmier + Last 4 digits of serial Number Default Transmier Preamp Gain
BLT XXXX 10 dB
HH XXXX H18 = 0dB / H10 = 10dB
PDM XXXX 10dB
BDM XXXX 20dB
Default Transmier Preamp Gain Sengs:
BLT = Beltpack
HH = Handheld Mic
PDM = Podium Mic
BDM = Boundary Mic
Key:

1) Locate the IR (infrared) Sensor on the transmier
3) Hold transmier about 6 inches from the corresponding receiver module with the IR sensor aimed at the receiver module.
4) Simultaneously press the two buons on the boom of the corresponding receiver module to start sending the IR signal.
“SYNCING” shows on the receiver OLED when the IR signal starts. “SYNC OK” shows when the sync is successful. Repeat the
procedure if the receiver display shows “SYNC FAILED”. It is not necessary to press any buons on the transmier during the
procedure. Note: You may get a “Sync Failed” message if the receiver antennas are not in the same room as the receiver. In this
case verify that either the transmier display shows “Sync Good” OR the green LED on the transmier ashes. Also make sure to
dock each transmier aer syncing to avoid 2 transmiers being synced to the same receiver frequency.
IR
IR USB
ON / OFF
IR
IR
IR
ON/OFF
IR USB
How to sync transmiers with the receiver:
The OLED shows
the baery status
1. The Gooseneck or
Boundary Mic is in use:
2. The Gooseneck Baery Cassee and
Boundary Mic are in the docking staon:
3. When the Hand-held Mic and the
Belt-pack are in the Docking Staon:
NOTE: The transmier and receiver are assigned a new, random AES 256-bit encrypon key every me they are synced.
SABINE INC. l13301 NW US Highway 441 lAlachua, Florida 32615-8544 USA lPhone: +USA [phone] lFax: +USA [phone] lwww.SacomUSA.com
Digital Wireless Microphone Systems
How to read the LED:
RED = AUDIO MUTE
GREEN = AUDIO PASSES
BLINKING RED = BATTERY IS LOW
BLINKING GREEN = SYNC SUCCESSFUL
RED = CHARGING
OFF/OR GREEN = FINISHED CHARGING
BLINKING RED = CHARGING ERROR (RE-SEAT THE
TRANSMITTER AND CHECK THE BATTERIES)
2) Power on the transmier.
NOTE: All transmiers placed in the charging dock will “RF MUTE”.

Digital Wireless Microphone Systems
Receiver:
Made In USA
POWER
DS 8800
DIGITAL SPECTRUM SERIES
PHONES
USB
TM
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Antenna Front Mounng Hole: Use back-to-front TNC cables included.1.
Receiver Module. See details below2.
Mixed audio volume control.3.
USB Port. Connect to computer for SACOM4. ™ Remote control. Run soware to monitor/edit system parameters, scan for RF
interference and download rmware upgrades.
Mixed audio output, 1/4” (5. See headphone mode - Pg. 2) phone jack for monitoring individual channels or mixed channels.
Power Switch.6.
SACOM™ receiver main-frames hold either four or eight, independent, 24-bit digital audio receiver modules. There is a front-panel
mixed audio output for headphones or direct recording. Each module shares the main-frame’s two antennas for full-diversity. Up to
eight receiver main-frames can be daisy-chained together into an antenna network that shares two antennas. This eliminates the
need for external antenna distribuon amps. Main-frames can be connected to form an Ethernet network that monitor and control
the system via a computer. Main-frames also have USB and RS233 connecons for serial monitor and control. AES/EBU digital
audio output and word clock sync is oponal.
1. Select Next Funcon: Move the cursor to the next menu funcon on the display
(Under construcon)
2. IR Sync LED: Sends IR informaon to SYNC the receiver and transmier (SYNC pg3)
3. Select Previous Funcon: Move the cursor to the previous menu funcon
(Under construcon)
4. So Key Le: Select the choice displayed in the boom le of the display
4 & 6 pressed at the same me: Sends SYNC signal from receiver to transmier (SYNC pg3)
5. Status LED:
Green --> The channel is ON and un-muted •
Red --> The channel is OFF•
Flashing Red --> Encrypon key mismatch, Re-sync receiver with transmier•
Amber --> The receiver is muted or GPIO is triggered•
Modules are designed for quick and easy
eld replacement for added redundancy.
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4 5 6
STATUS
SELECT
FUNCTION
(SYNC)
IR
RECEIVER MODULE:
FRONT PANNEL:
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6. So Key Right: Select the choice displayed in the boom right of the display
BATTERY AUDIO
SLOT 3
CH 1 ON AES256
RF BARS
AUDIO LEVEL
BATTERY LEVEL
CHANNEL NAME
ENCRYPTION
STATUS:
ON = Green
OFF = Red
MUTE = Amber
KEY = Flashing Red (“KEY” = mismatched encrypon key)
MODULE:
FREQUENCY
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ANTENNA DIVERISITY
(Colored text indicates status)

BACK PANEL (XLR Connector):
Antenna A Input:1. TNC connector for dipole antennas (included), front-to-back antenna cables (included), or antenna cable to
active extension antenna.
Antenna A Output:2. Daisy-chain to the input of another receiver-frame to form an antenna network.
Power Cord Input:3. (Cord with local plug configuration Included). 100-240 VAC, 50/60Hz, 15 W, 250V 320mA slow-blow fuse
(spare included)
Ethernet:4. Connect to a computer or network. Multiple receiver-frames can be daisy-chained together to form a network. (Under
construction)
GPIO/RS232:5. This connector combines a General Purpose Input / Output (GPIO) and a RS232 on one DB25 connector. The
RS232 can be disabled to add up to 24 GPIO pins.
RS232: The pinout for the RS232 is the standard pinout. Pin 2 on the receiver is transmit, pin 3 is receive, and pin 7 is ground.
Most computers now use a DB9 connector for RS232. The standard off-the-shelf DB9 to DB25 cable will work. This cable swaps
pins 2 and 3 internally. If you computer has a DB25 connector for RS232, use a straight DB25 to DB25 cable. Do not use a null
modem cable.
GPIO: GPIO acts like a contact closure. Use SACOM™Remote to assign an event that toggles the GPIO pin. The factory
default toggles pins X through X to correspond to muting a receiver module. SACOM™Remote has a feature that lets you assign
how the system responds to a transmitter mute (see SACOM Remote)
A. Mute the channel’s receiver audio. (Factory default)
B. Toggle the GPIO but do not mute the receiver audio. Use this with automated mixers or echo cancelling DSPs.
C. Mute the channels receiver audio and toggle the GIPO pin.
AES/EBU-3 Digital-Audio Output:6. Uses the standard Yamaha wiring convention(1). (NOTE: This feature is optional. The
connector jack is included on all receivers, but the feature must be specified at the time of purchase. It cannot be added at a later
date.)
BNC connectors:7. for word clock digital-audio synchronizing.
Audio Output Jacks:8. Configured for four or eight-module receiver frames and for XLR or Euro-block terminal connectors.
Antenna B Input:9. TNC connector for dipole antennas (included), front-to-back antenna cables (included), or antenna cable to
active extension antenna (see section on antennas, antenna placement and antenna cables).
Antenna B Output:10. Daisy-chain to the input of another receiver-frame to form an antenna network.
DC Input:11. Optional external DC power source eliminates the need for AC input or, can be used as a redundant, back-up power
source (Available on Euro Block models only).
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Digital Wireless Microphone Systems
Receiver:
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MIC OUTPUTS
AES 3
50-60
Hz 100-240 VAC ANTENNA A
ETHERNET WORD CLOCK
ANTENNA B RS
232 -GPIO
4
G
-+
3
G
-+
2
G
-+
1
G
-+
8
G -+
7
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-+
6
G
-+
5
G
-+
Mfgr: Sabine, Inc., Alachua, FL.
DS8800
Made In USA
TM
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
IN
BACK PANEL (Euro-Block Connector):
MIC OUTPUTS
IN
AES 3
IN
50-60 Hz 100-240 VAC ANTENNA A
1
2
3
4
ETHERNET WORD CLOCK ANTENNA B RS
232 -GPIO
5
6
7
8
Mfgr: Sabine, Inc., Alachua, FL.
DS8800 Made In USA
TM
IN
OUT
OUT
OUT
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Digital Wireless Microphone Systems
Transmiers:
1. Heads: Five (5) microphone elements are available, both condenser and dynamic, depending on the applicaon of the microphone
user (including Audix OM3 and OM5 dynamic heads). In general, condenser heads are more “transparent” and do not require the
microphone to be held as close to the mouth. On the other hand, dynamic heads are oen preferred for live performance because
they tend to accent the bass tones and they do not distort with very loud singing.
2. Display: OLED display is used to program and display the current status of the transmier funcons.
3. Switch: User programmable to toggle on/o, on/mute/ or on/on.
4. Baery and Control Cover: Unscrew counter-clockwise and gently slide open.
5. Antenna Cover: Do not hold the antenna cover. Your hand will shield the RF signal and cause poor audio performance.
6. IR Sensor Port: The IR sensor is used to transfer channel sengs and a random encrypon key from the receiver to the transmier.
7. Select buon: Press this buon to select a funcon. The rst press acvates the rst edit able funcon in the tree. Press again to move
to the next edit able funcon.
8. Parameter Up: Press this buon to increase the value of the selected funcon.
9. Parameter Down: Press this buon to decrease the value for the selected funcon.
10. USB Port: Plug a micro USB cable into the USB port to charge the baeries or upgrade the rmware.
11. Baeries: (not shown) AA NiMH, 2200 to 2500-mAHr recommended.
12. Baery Door: Open posion.
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1. Antenna: Length and style varies with the transmiers model number. Antennas are eld replaceable to improve reliability and
redundancy.
2. Programmable Switch: Toggle on/o, on/mute/ or on/on.
3. Microphone Connector: TA4 mini XLR style: SACOM™ oers a full range of lavaliere and headset microphones for opmal performance
of your SACOM™ transmier. Works with both snap in and screw-in microphones.
4. Display: OLED display is used to program and display the current status of the transmier funcons.
5. IR Sensor Port: The IR sensor is used to transfer channel sengs and a random encrypon key from the receiver to the transmier.
6. Select: Press this buon to select a funcon. The rst press acvates the rst edit able funcon in the tree. Press again to move to
the next edit able funcon.
7. Parameter Down: Press this buon to decrease the value for the selected funcon.
8. Parameter Up: Press this buon to increase the value of the selected funcon.
9. Baeries: AA NiMH, 2200 to 2500-mAHr recommended.
10. Baery Door Locks: To open, press both at the same me and li the door open. To close, snap the door closed.
11. USB Port: Plug a micro USB cable into the USB port to charge the baeries or upgrade the rmware.
12. Belt-Clip: Spring-loaded clip for aaching the transmier to a belt or similar object. Spring pressure presses the clip into two holes in
the transmier body. Pull them out to remove or reverse the clip. Exercise cauon to prevent injury or scratching the case.
13. Contacts: Charging contact points for the docking staon.
HAND-HELD:
BELT PACK:
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Digital Wireless Microphone Systems
Transmiers:
OFF/ON
IR USB
6
5
4
3
1
3
1. Power LED: When the Table Mic is on, the LED signals:
Red = audio mute
Green = audio passes
Blinking Red = battery low
Blinking Green = sync successful.
2. Programmable switch: Talk, Mute, On/Off
3. Contacts: Contact points for the charging station.
4. I/R Sensor: Inputs programming instructions and encryption key
from the receiver.
5. Power Switch: On / Off.
6. USB Port: Doubles as the power supply / recharger connection
and computer programming port. The transmitter operates
normally under USB power, with dead or no batteries for permanent
installations.
The SACOM™DS80-C Conference Table-top Mic combines the professional audio specs and security of a wired mic
with wireless convenience. Available in omni or cardioid polar pick-up patterns with 265-bit FIPS 197 encryption.
SACOM™Gooseneck Podium Mic Stems are available in
12” and 18” lengths that are interchangeable and feature
interchangeable capsules available in cardioid, and, super
cardioid polar patterns.
1. Interchangeable microphone capsule.
2. Flexible stem section.
3. A 4-pin XLR connector allows the exchange of different
length microphone stems (12 and 18 inch lengths).
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CONFERENCE TABLE-TOP:
PODIUM GOOSENECK STEM :
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Capsules are interchangeable and are available in cardioid
and super cardioid polar patterns.
GOOSENECK MIC CAPSULE:
CARDIOID
SUPER
CARDIOID
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Digital Wireless Microphone Systems
Transmiers:
3
2
1
4
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9
11 10
12
(Figure 1) (Figure 2)
Recharge the batteries by inserting the
cassette into the SACOM™Charging Dock.
Sacom-Quick-Start-Guide-130610.indd
SABINE INC. l13301 NW US Highway 441 lAlachua, Florida 32615-8544 USA lPhone: +USA [phone] lFax: +USA [phone] lwww.SacomUSA.com
PODIUM GOOSENECK: The SACOM™ Podium microphone combines the professional audio specs and security of a wired
mic with wireless convenience. For use with baery power or permanently install the microphone
using USB power.
When the Gooseneck Mic is in use, the LED signals:
RED = Audio Mute
GREEN = Audio Passes
BLINKING RED = Battery Low
BLINKING GREEN = Sync Successful
SACOM1. ™ Capsules: Select cardioid or super-cardioid sensivity polar paerns.
Goosenecks:2. Two exible secons to extend over a laptop or briefcase. Available in 12, 18
inch lengths.
Radio-transparent ABS Top:3. Stylish design that hides and protects the antenna.
Cast Metal Boom:4. Zinc base boom adds stability and absorbs desk noise.
Power LED:5. (see g. 2 below)
Buon Programming Opons: 6.
ppress to talk
ppress to mute
ptoggle on or o
Power Switch Programming Opons: 7.
pOn / O
pOn / Mute
pOn / On.
USB Port:8. Doubles as the USB recharger connecon and computer programming port. The
transmier operates normally under USB power, with dead or no baeries for permanent
installaons. When charging using the USB Port, The LED signals: RED = Charging / OFF =
nished charging.
I/R Sensor:9. Inputs programming instrucons and encrypon key from the receiver.
Baery Cassee:10. Push tab to remove the baery cassee. Recharge the baeries by
inserng the cassee into the SACOM™ Charging Dock. (See gure 1) The baery cassee
holds four, o-the-shelf, AA, NiMH baeries for up to 9.5 hours connuous usage per charge.
Keyholes: 11. For permanent mounng
Rubber Feet:12. Absorb desk noise and provide a stable, non-skid base.
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RF Exposure Informaon for DS80T, DS80H, DS80C and DS80P Wireless Transmiers
l For the DS80H Handheld transmier:
When transming, hold the radio in a vercal posion with its microphone 2 inches (5 cm) away from your mouth and keep the antenna at least 2 inches (5 cm) away from your
head and body
l For the DS80T BodyPack transmier:
To maintain compliance with the Body Worn conguraon use only supplied accessories. Other body-worn accessories or conguraons may NOT comply with the FCC RF
exposure requirements and should be not be used.
l For the DS80P Podium transmier:
Keep the podium base at least 20 cm from your body.
l For the DS80C Conference Table-top transmier:
The antenna(s) used for this transmier must be installed to provide a separaon distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be collocated or operang
in conjuncon with any other antenna or transmier, except in accordance with FCC mul-transmier product procedures. End-users and installers must be provided with antenna
installaon and transmier operang condions for sasfying RF exposure compliance.
l The informaon listed above provides the user with the informaon needed to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates with the
FCC RF exposure limits of this radio.
l This wireless microphone also complies with the following guidelines and standards regarding RF energy and electromagnec energy levels as well as evaluaon of those levels for
human exposure:
FCC OET Bullen 65 Edion 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluang Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnec Fields.
American Naonal Standards Instute (C95.1-1992), IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnec Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
American Naonal Standards Instute (C95.3-1992), IEEE Recommended Pracce for the Measurement of Potenally Hazardous Electromagnec Fields — RF and Microwave.
Cered under FCC part 15.247 / Cered by IC in Canada under RSS-210
FCC: RBODS80P, RBODS80T, RBODS80H, RBODS80C / IC: 8240A-DS80P, 8240A-DS80T, 8240A-DS80H, 8240A-DS80C