Taiden HCS-3600 Series User manual

HCS-3600 Series Economic Conference System
Economic Conference System
Installation and Operating Manual
V 1.1

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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade and the third prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
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 manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
15. Do not place the equipment on any uneven or
unstable stand; original product package or
appropriate package should be used to avoid damage
caused by strong impacts during transportation.
16. Power supply cords:
America, Japan: AC 110V-120V 60Hz
Asia, Europe: AC 220V-240V 50Hz
17. The quantity of connected transceivers in one system
should not exceed prescribed quantity. For service,
please contact the nearest TAIDEN Service Center.
18. All TAIDEN products are guaranteed for 3 years
excluding the following cases:
A. All damage or malfunction caused by human
negligence;
B. Damage or malfunction caused by improper
operating by operator;
C. Parts damage or loss caused by disassembling
the product by non-authorized personnel.
19. Use ONLY specified connection cable to connect the
system equipment.
20. Upon receipt of the product, please fill out the
Warranty Card enclosed and post it to TAIDEN
Service Center nearby in your region.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock,
DO NOT open covers, no useable serviceable
parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel only.
The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol, with
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage’
within the products enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation mark within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, DO NOT expose units to rain
or moisture.
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Important Safety Instructions
Attention: Installation should be performed by
qualified service personnel only in accordance
with the National Electrical or applicable local
codes.
Power Disconnect: Units with or without ON – OFF
switch have power supplied to the unit whenever
the power cord is inserted into the power source;
however, the unit is operational only when the ON
– OFF switch is in the ON position. The power cord
is the main power disconnect for all units
WARNING: The apparatus should be
connected to a mains socket outlet with a
protective earthing connection.
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Content
Installation & User Guide.......................................................................................................... VI
Chapter 1 Introduction................................................................................................................1
1.1 Summary...........................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 System equipments ..........................................................................................................................................4
1.3 Application software..........................................................................................................................................5
1.4 Functions and features .....................................................................................................................................6
Chapter 2 Conference Main Unit (CMU) ....................................................................................8
2.1 Conference main unit........................................................................................................................................9
2.1.1 Functions and indications............................................................................................................................................9
2.1.2 Installation ................................................................................................................................................................. 11
2.1.3 Connection ................................................................................................................................................................12
2.1.4 Configuration and operation ......................................................................................................................................14
2.2 Extension main unit.........................................................................................................................................21
2.2.1 Functions and instructions.........................................................................................................................................21
2.2.2 Installation .................................................................................................................................................................22
2.2.3 Connection ................................................................................................................................................................22
Chapter 3 Conference units......................................................................................................23
3.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................................23
3.1.1 Discussion unit ..........................................................................................................................................................23
3.1.2 Wired voting units......................................................................................................................................................24
3.2 E- series discussion unit .................................................................................................................................25
3.2.1 Functions and indications..........................................................................................................................................25
3.2.2 Installation .................................................................................................................................................................28
3.2.3 Connection ................................................................................................................................................................29
3.2.4 Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................30
3.3 M- series conference units..............................................................................................................................35
3.3.1 Functions and indications..........................................................................................................................................35
3.3.2 Installation .................................................................................................................................................................38
3.3.3 Connection ................................................................................................................................................................39
3.3.4 Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................40
3.4 HCS-3638 series conference unit...................................................................................................................44
3.4.1 Functions and indications..........................................................................................................................................44
3.4.2 Installation .................................................................................................................................................................46
3.4.3 Connection ................................................................................................................................................................47
3.4.4 Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................48
3.5 D- series conference unit................................................................................................................................51
3.5.1 Functions and indications..........................................................................................................................................51
3.5.2 Connection ................................................................................................................................................................54
3.5.3 Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................55
3.6 N-series discussion unit and wired voting unit................................................................................................59
3.6.1 Functions and indications..........................................................................................................................................59
3.6.2 Installation .................................................................................................................................................................63
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3.6.3 Connection ................................................................................................................................................................66
3.6.4 Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................67
Chapter 4 System connection ..................................................................................................71
4.1 Summary.........................................................................................................................................................71
4.1.1 Connection principles ................................................................................................................................................71
4.1.2 Connection Cables ....................................................................................................................................................71
4.1.3 Extension Cable ........................................................................................................................................................72
4.2 Connection between the CMU and the contribution units ..............................................................................73
4.3 Connection between CMU and automatic video tracking system ..................................................................74
4.4 Connection between CMU and intelligent central control system ..................................................................75
4.5 Connection between CMU and conferences sign-in system ..........................................................................76
4.5.1 Connection between CMU and Far Range Conference Sign-in System ...................................................................76
4.5.2 Connection between CMU and contactless conference sign-in system ....................................................................77
4.6 Connection of Dedicated Cable for conference system .................................................................................78
4.6.1 Soldering of S-UPT CABLE/System Dedicated Cable and 6PIN Plug and Socket....................................................78
4.6.2 Connection of the Audio Cable Used in HCS-3600 Series Economic Conference System .......................................79
4.6.3 Wiring for RJ-45 Plug Used in HCS-3600 Series Economic Conference System .....................................................80
Chapter 5 Accessories .............................................................................................................82
5.1 Pluggable stem microphone ...........................................................................................................................82
5.2 Earphones.......................................................................................................................................................83
5.3 Other accessories ...........................................................................................................................................84
Chapter 6 Working environment and maintenance ..................................................................85
Chapter 7 Technical specifications ...........................................................................................87
7.1 System specifications .....................................................................................................................................87
7.2 Conference system main unit .........................................................................................................................88
7.2.1 Economic conference system main unit ....................................................................................................................88
7.2.2 Economic conference system main unit ....................................................................................................................89
7.3 Conference unit...............................................................................................................................................90
7.3.1 E-series conference unit............................................................................................................................................90
7.3.2 M-series conference unit ...........................................................................................................................................91
7.3.3 HCS-3638 series conference unit..............................................................................................................................92
7.3.4 D-series conference unit ...........................................................................................................................................93
7.3.5 N-series discussion unit and wired voting unit...........................................................................................................94
7.4 Peripheral equipment and accessories...........................................................................................................95
7.4.1 Pluggable stem microphone ......................................................................................................................................95
7.4.2 Earphones.................................................................................................................................................................96
7.5 System connection..........................................................................................................................................97
Chapter 8 Control Protocol of Conference Main Unit ............................................................... 98
8.1 HCS-3600 Series Control Protocol of Conference Main Unit.........................................................................98
8.2 HCS-4311M Series Control Protocol of Conference Main Unit......................................................................99
Product index .........................................................................................................................101
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Installation & User Guide
About this manual
This manual is a comprehensive guide to the
installation and operation of TAIDEN HCS-3600
Economic Conference System. It includes the detailed
description of the functions and interfaces of the
HCS-3600 system components, system connection
and installation, system set-up and operation.
The manual is divided into the following chapters:
Chapter 1: Introduction
An introduction to the system composition, technology,
functions and features of HCS-3600 Economic
Conference System.
Chapter 2: Conference main unit
Descriptions in detail of the functions and indications,
installation and connection, configuration and operation
of conference main unit (CMU) and extension main unit
(EMU) of HCS-3600 Economic Conference System.
Chapter 3: Conference unit
Descriptions in detail of the functions and indications,
installation and connection, configuration and operation
of discussion units and voting units of HCS-3600
Economic Conference System.
Chapter 4: System connection and basic
configuration
Descriptions in detail of the connection between
system devices and an example is taken to introduce
the basic configuration of the conference system.
Chapter 5: Peripheral equipment and accessories
An introduction to the peripheral equipment of
HCS-3600 Economic Conference System, and
accessories, e.g. stem microphone and earphones.
Chapter 6: Environment and maintenance
An introduction to the work environment and
maintenance of HCS-3600 Economic Conference
System.
Chapter 7: Specification
Main technical parameters of HCS-3600 Economic
Conference System.
Chapter 8: Control Protocols of Control Main Unit
Introduction to the control protocols of the conference
main unit.
Appendix: Regulatory information of FCC
Compliance and Advisory
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Installation & User Guide
This manual is applicable to:
Conference Main Units
HCS-3600MB2
Economic Conference System Main Unit (discussion,
voting, 256x32 LCD, 6P sockets)
HCS-3600MBP2
Economic Conference System Main Unit (discussion,
256x32 LCD, 6P sockets)
HCS-3600ME
Economic Conference System Extension Main Unit (6P
sockets)
Discussion units
E-series:
HCS-3670C
Economic Conference System Chairman Unit
(tabletop/flush-mounting, 5 voting keys, 256×32 LCD,
IC-card)
HCS-3670D
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(tabletop/flush-mounting, 5 voting keys, 256×32 LCD,
IC-card)
HCS-3671D
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(tabletop/flush-mounting, 5 voting keys, Chinese panel)
HCS-3671DE
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(tabletop/flush-mounting, 5 voting keys, English panel)
HCS-3655C
Economic Conference System Chairman Unit
(tabletop/flush-mounting)
HCS-3655D
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(tabletop/flush-mounting)
Note: this series discussion unit has only one color:
charcoal gray.
M-series:
HCS-3660CB
Economic Conference System Chairman Unit
(flush-mounting, 5 voting keys, IC-card, Chinese panel)
HCS-3660CBE
Economic Conference System Chairman Unit
(flush-mounting, 5 voting keys, IC-card, English panel)
HCS-3660DB
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(flush-mounting, 5 voting keys, IC-card, Chinese panel)
HCS-3660DBE
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(flush-mounting, 5 voting keys, IC-card, English panel)
HCS-3662DB
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(flush-mounting)
Note: this series discussion unit has only one color:
charcoal gray.
HCS-3638 series:
HCS-3638C
Economic Conference System Chairman Unit
(tabletop/flush-mounting)
HCS-3638CF
Economic Conference System Chairman Unit
(tabletop/flush-mounting, fixed gooseneck)
HCS-3638D
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(tabletop/flush-mounting)
HCS-3638DF
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(tabletop/flush-mounting, fixed gooseneck)
Note: this series discussion unit has 2 colors available:
champagne panel + gray base or champagne
panel + black base.
D-series:
HCS-3630CA
Economic Conference System Chairman Unit
(tabletop, 5 voting keys, IC-card, Chinese panel)
HCS-3630CAE
Economic Conference System Chairman Unit
(tabletop, 5 voting keys, IC-card, English panel)
HCS-3630DA
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(tabletop, 5 voting keys, IC-card, Chinese panel)
HCS-3630DAE
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(tabletop, 5 voting keys, IC-card, English panel)
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Note: this series discussion unit has 2 colors available:
charcoal gray and silver.

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N-series:
HCS-3641NC
Economic Conference System Chairman Unit
(flush-mounting)
HCS-3641ND
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(flush-mounting)
Note: this series discussion unit has 2 colors available:
charcoal gray and silver.
Wired voting units
N-series:
HCS-3643NCT
Economic Conference System Chairman Unit
(flush-mounting, 3 voting keys, Chinese panel)
HCS-3643NCTE
Economic Conference System Chairman Unit
(flush-mounting, 3 voting keys, English panel)
HCS-3643NDT
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(flush-mounting, 3 voting keys, Chinese panel)
HCS-3643NDTE
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(flush-mounting, 3 voting keys, English panel)
HCS-3643NCTK
Economic Conference System Chairman Unit
(flush-mounting, 3 voting keys, IC-card, Chinese panel)
HCS-3643NCTKE
Economic Conference System Chairman Unit
(flush-mounting, 3 voting keys, IC-card, English panel)
HCS-3643NDTK
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(flush-mounting, 3 voting keys, IC-card, Chinese panel)
HCS-3643NDTKE
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(flush-mounting, 3 voting keys, IC-card, English panel)
HCS-3643NCF
Economic Conference System Chairman Unit
(flush-mounting, 5 voting keys, Chinese panel)
HCS-3643NCFE
Economic Conference System Chairman Unit
(flush-mounting, 5 voting keys, English panel)
HCS-3643NDF
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(flush-mounting, 5 voting keys, Chinese panel)
HCS-3643NDFE
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(flush-mounting, 5 voting keys, English panel)
HCS-3643NCFK
Economic Conference System Chairman Unit
(flush-mounting, 5 voting keys, IC-card, Chinese panel)
HCS-3643NCFKE
Economic Conference System Chairman Unit
(flush-mounting, 5 voting keys, IC-card, English panel)
HCS-3643NDFK
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(flush-mounting, 5 voting keys, IC-card, Chinese panel)
HCS-3643NDFKE
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(flush-mounting, 5 voting keys, IC-card, English panel)
Note: this series wired voting unit has 2 colors
available: charcoal gray and silver.
Pluggable Stem Microphones
MS24EMC1G/S 240 mm Stem Microphone
MS33EMC1G/S 330 mm Stem Microphone
MS41EMC1G/S 410 mm Stem Microphone
MS47EMC1G/S 470 mm Stem Microphone
Note: this series stem microphone has 2 colors
available: charcoal gray and silver.
Earphones
EP-820AS Single Earphone (TRS connector, Ring:NC)
EP-820BS Single Earphone (TRS connector, Ring:NC)
EP-920BS Earbuds (TRS connector, Ring: NC)
HCS-5100PA Headphone (stereo)
HCS-5100PB Headphone (stereo)

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1Summary
Based on cutting-edge digital control technologies,
HCS-3600 Series Economic Conference System is
flexible and reliable for any conference range from
informal small meeting to multilingual international
conference. The system features include: conference
venue design, microphone management, IC-card
sign-in, sign-in management, automatic video tracking,
voting management, conference audio and video
recording, simultaneous interpretation, etc.
With PC connected, the operator can easily manage
and control the conference proceedings. In stand alone
mode, HCS-3600 system is still a completed audio
conference system for discussion or other functions
like voting and automatic video tracking.
Other peripheral devices like computers, touch panels,
projectors, PA system, loudspeakers and printers can
also be integrated with HCS-3600 Series Economic
Conference System.
This system consists of one or more of the following
items:
Conference Main Units
HCS-3600MB2
Economic Conference System Main Unit (discussion,
voting, 256x32 LCD, 6P sockets)
HCS-3600MBP2
Economic Conference System Main Unit (discussion,
256x32 LCD, 6P sockets)
HCS-3600ME
Economic Conference System Extension Main Unit (6P
sockets)
Discussion units
E-series:
HCS-3670C
Economic Conference System Chairman Unit
(tabletop/flush-mounting, 5 voting keys, 256×32 LCD,
IC-card)
HCS-3670D
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(tabletop/flush-mounting, 5 voting keys, 256×32 LCD,
IC-card)
HCS-3671D
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(tabletop/flush-mounting, 5 voting keys, Chinese panel)
HCS-3671DE
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(tabletop/flush-mounting, 5 voting keys, English panel)
HCS-3655C
Economic Conference System Chairman Unit
(tabletop/flush-mounting)
HCS-3655D
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(tabletop/flush-mounting)
Note: this series discussion unit has only one color:
charcoal gray.
M-series:
HCS-3660CB
Economic Conference System Chairman Unit
(flush-mounting, 5 voting keys, IC-card, Chinese panel)
HCS-3660CBE
Economic Conference System Chairman Unit
(flush-mounting, 5 voting keys, IC-card, English panel)
HCS-3660DB
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(flush-mounting, 5 voting keys, IC-card, Chinese panel)
HCS-3660DBE
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(flush-mounting, 5 voting keys, IC-card, English panel)
HCS-3662DB
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(flush-mounting)
Note: this series discussion unit has only one color:
charcoal gray.
HCS-3638 series:
HCS-3638C
Economic Conference System Chairman Unit
(tabletop/flush-mounting)
HCS-3638CF
Economic Conference System Chairman Unit
(tabletop/flush-mounting, fixed gooseneck)

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HCS-3638D
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(tabletop/flush-mounting)
HCS-3638DF
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(tabletop/flush-mounting, fixed gooseneck)
Note: this series discussion unit has 2 colors available:
champagne panel + gray base or champagne
panel + black base.
D-series:
HCS-3630CA
Economic Conference System Chairman Unit
(tabletop, 5 voting keys, IC-card, Chinese panel)
HCS-3630CAE
Economic Conference System Chairman Unit
(tabletop, 5 voting keys, IC-card, English panel)
HCS-3630DA
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(tabletop, 5 voting keys, IC-card, Chinese panel)
HCS-3630DAE
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(tabletop, 5 voting keys, IC-card, English panel)
Note: this series discussion unit has 2 colors available:
charcoal gray and silver.
N-series:
HCS-3641NC
Economic Conference System Chairman Unit
(flush-mounting)
HCS-3641ND
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(flush-mounting)
Note: this series discussion unit has 2 colors available:
charcoal gray and silver.
Wired voting units
N-series:
HCS-3643NCT
Economic Conference System Chairman Unit
(flush-mounting, 3 voting keys, Chinese panel)
HCS-3643NCTE
Economic Conference System Chairman Unit
(flush-mounting, 3 voting keys, English panel)
HCS-3643NDT
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(flush-mounting, 3 voting keys, Chinese panel)
HCS-3643NDTE
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(flush-mounting, 3 voting keys, English panel)
HCS-3643NCTK
Economic Conference System Chairman Unit
(flush-mounting, 3 voting keys, IC-card, Chinese panel)
HCS-3643NCTKE
Economic Conference System Chairman Unit
(flush-mounting, 3 voting keys, IC-card, English panel)
HCS-3643NDTK
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(flush-mounting, 3 voting keys, IC-card, Chinese panel)
HCS-3643NDTKE
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(flush-mounting, 3 voting keys, IC-card, English panel)
HCS-3643NCF
Economic Conference System Chairman Unit
(flush-mounting, 5 voting keys, Chinese panel)
HCS-3643NCFE
Economic Conference System Chairman Unit
(flush-mounting, 5 voting keys, English panel)
HCS-3643NDF
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(flush-mounting, 5 voting keys, Chinese panel)
HCS-3643NDFE
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(flush-mounting, 5 voting keys, English panel)
HCS-3643NCFK
Economic Conference System Chairman Unit
(flush-mounting, 5 voting keys, IC-card, Chinese panel)
HCS-3643NCFKE
Economic Conference System Chairman Unit
(flush-mounting, 5 voting keys, IC-card, English panel)
HCS-3643NDFK
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(flush-mounting, 5 voting keys, IC-card, Chinese panel)
HCS-3643NDFKE
Economic Conference System Delegate Unit
(flush-mounting, 5 voting keys, IC-card, English panel)
Note: this series wired voting unit has 2 colors
available: charcoal gray and silver.

Pluggable Stem Microphones
MS24EMC1G/S 240 mm Stem Microphone
MS33EMC1G/S 330 mm Stem Microphone
MS41EMC1G/S 410 mm Stem Microphone
MS47EMC1G/S 470 mm Stem Microphone
Note: this series stem microphone has 2 colors
available: charcoal gray and silver.
Earphones
EP-820AS Single Earphone (TRS connector, Ring:NC)
EP-820BS Single Earphone (TRS connector, Ring:NC)
EP-920BS Earbuds (TRS connector, Ring: NC)
HCS-5100PA Headphone (stereo)
HCS-5100PB Headphone (stereo)
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1.2 System equipment
1. Conference Main Unit (CMU)
The Conference Main Unit forms the core of the entire
conference system. It provides power supply to all
contribution units and serves as key component to link
system hardware to application software. In
stand-alone mode without a PC, the CMU only carries
out basic management facilities; while more
comprehensive management facilities can be
implemented in PC-controlled mode.
In a PC controlled system, the CMU and the PC use
the advanced TCP/IP protocol. Theoretically, the
communication distance between the PC and the CMU
can be infinite. This is decisively different to traditional
RS-232 connection modes where the distance
between the PC and the CMU cannot exceed 15
metres. TCP/IP enables remote control, remote
diagnosis and remote update.
By using network techniques, conference systems are
linked tightly to the rapidly developing internet
technology, communication technology and computer
science. Users enjoy the convenience of the
contemporary leading techniques, e.g. by using the
compatible wireless LAN techniques (802.11) - such as
PDAs - which can be used to control a conference
system wirelessly. The import of network topology also
makes the conference system merge with intelligent
building networks.
The dedicated 6-pin cable (substituted by shielded
Cat.5 cable) is used to transmit high quality digital
audio, control and other information data, avoiding
cables cluttering up the conference venues and
adaptable to any system cabling requirements. The
professional 6P-DIN standard plug and clasp improve
system connection reliability, while facilitate system
installation and disassembly; the “daisy chain” design
of contribution units enables the units to be added into
the system at any desired point, and simplifies
equipment extension and maintenance significantly.
2. Contribution units
Contribution units are units used by participants to
contribute to a conference. There are different models
in HCS-3600 Series for diverse requirements ranging
from discussion units, voting units, to upgraded units
with discussion, voting, IC-card reader and built-in
loudspeaker. There are tabletop and flush-mounting
designs available at users’option.
3. Accessories
Relevant accessories connected or used in HCS-3600
series include: Connections cables, Grounding cable
sockets, Earphones/Headphones and Video display
card, etc.
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1.3 Application software
HCS-3600 application software is comprehensive,
reliable and user-friendly. It is also an easy-care
software system which helps the operator to manage
the conference efficiently from the very beginning of a
meeting until the post-meeting work. Once the PC
installed and the HCS-3600 application software
integrated into the economic conference system, the
operator manages centrally all aspects of the
conference. The operation turns out to be easy and
efficient.
HCS-3600 application software is a modular software
with various functional modules:
System Setup Management Module, Microphone
Management Module, Voting Management Module,
Synchronous Audio Recording Management Module,
Synchronous Video Recording Management Module,
Multi-user Congress Control Management Module,
Dual PC Server Hot Spare Module, Agenda Control
Module, Speech Prompt Module, etc.
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1.4 Functions and features
1. Set up numbers of active microphones and
operation modes
Active microphone(s) limit (1/2/4) and speech time
limit
Four operation modes can be set via the main unit:
“OPEN” mode, after the number of active
microphone(s) come to the limit, microphone key
with request-to-speak registration (AUTO);
“OVERRIDE” mode, if the limit is achieved,
microphone key control with override of the
active microphones (FIFO);
“VOICE” mode，automatic voice-controlled mode,
sensitivity level can be set;
“APPLY” mode, delegate applies to speak by
pressing apply key, delegate can speak only
when chairman approved his application;
In “OPEN/OVERRIDE/APPLY” mode，chairman
unit can be set as “DAIS mode”, it will keep
active all the time.
2. Multi-chairman unit in one system and delegate
units set as VIP
■With HCS-3600 application software, in one
system at most 100 chairman units can be
connected, but only 1 chairman unit has control
facility.
■Delegate units can also be set as VIP, as many as
32 VIPs are available in one system. VIP unit can
be activated as long as the total of active
microphones is not beyond 6 (including
chairman/delegate/VIP unit).
3. Efficient voting function
■Comprehensive proposal making；
■In combination with the corresponding software
modules, multiform votings can be implemented:
Parliamentary: YES/NO/ABSTAIN
Questionnaire: 1/2/3/4/5
Audience response: - -/-/0/+/+ +
Appraisal:
Satisfied (four/three/two keys voting)
Qualified (four/three/two keys voting)
Competent (four/three/two keys voting)
■If chairman unit with graphic 256×32 LCD is
configured in the system, parliamentary voting
(YES/NO/ABSTAIN) can be implemented even
without PC. The voting result can be displayed on
the LCDs of all conference units (voting start and
end controlled by chairman unit).
4. Conference sign-in
■HCS-3600 system takes the leading role in using
the complex IC-card sign-in techniques for
conference sign-in, i.e. delegate can use the same
IC-card for both touched and contactless sign-in.
This TAIDEN patent technology has not only
simplified authentication and sign-in of the
delegates, but has also eased operator’s delegate
management.
■Seat sign-in
Key-press sign-in
Touch IC-card sign-in
5. Information display
■Conference title, content and related information
can be shown on the large screen (or projector);
■Multilingual (Simplified Chinese, Traditional
Chinese and English) menu and information can
be shown on contribution unit equipped with
graphic 256×32 LCD.
6. Automatic video tracking
■Automatic video tracking can be carried out if video
switch unit and camera are installed, and the
whole conference proceedings and speaking
delegate can be recorded (multi-channel recording
synchronously are available).
7. Comprehensive conference management
■The routine and trivial conference steps are
handled in perfect order by the connference
management software. Meanwhile various
information is processed and published real-time.
■Powerful control functions for venue circumstances,
conference procedure and delegate arrangement,
etc.
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■FCC Certificated;
8. Remote control and remote update
■CB Certificated (Global Recognized)
■Using advanced TCP/IP network protocol in
communication between the PC and the CMU - to
implement remote control, remote diagnosis and
remote update for the conference system.
9. Seamlessly integrated with the conference
sign-in system and the central control system
■The seamless integration of the HCS-3600
Economic Conference System with the TAIDEN
conference sign-in system and the intelligent
central control system provides comprehensive
conference system solutions. Besides the basic
conference management, it also provides
conference sigh-in and access control for the
conference participants. Furthermore, it gives
complete facilities to manage the conference
system’s power supply and the peripheral
multimedia equipment, surrounding lights,
projector display and sound equipment.
10. System self-detecting
■Built-in self-detecting functions in each contribution
unit for automatic detection of microphone, keys,
loudspeaker and LED indicators.
11. Excellent immunity to RF interference from
mobile phones
12. Multi-room configuration
■Several main units can be operated as several
independent conference systems or be combined
together easily as a large multi-room conference
system configuration.
13. Standards and authentication
■Compliant to IEC 60914 International Standard;
■UKAS ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management
Certificated;
■Europe CE Accreditation (EMC and Safety
Certificated);
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Chapter 2 Conference Main Unit (CMU)
The Conference Main Unit (CMU) forms the core of the
entire conference system, and provides power supply
to all contribution units, meanwhile, serving as the key
component to link up hardware with application
software. In stand-alone mode without a PC, the CMU
only carries out basic management facilities; while
more comprehensive management facilities can be
implemented in PC-controlled mode.
The devices that can be controlled by the CMU include:
discussion units, voting units, sign-in machine,
professional digital audio & video recorder and video
switcher, etc. One CMU accomodates as many as 120
discussion units (without LCD).
In case more contribution units are needed in a system:
EMU(s) are added. A single EMU powers up to 120
discussion/voting units. A single CMU + EMU(s)
system controls up to 256 discussion/voting units;
Or
CMU(s) are added into the local network via HUB.
A multi-CMU + EMU(s) system controls up to 256
discussion units or 4096 voting units per
multi-CMU system.
Product types:
HCS-3600MB2
Economic Conference System Main Unit (discussion,
voting, 256x32 LCD, 6P sockets)
HCS-3600MBP2
Economic Conference System Main Unit (discussion,
256x32 LCD, 6P sockets)
HCS-3600ME
Economic Conference System Extension Main Unit (6P
sockets)
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2.1 Conference main unit
2.1.1 Functions and indications
Figure 2.1 Conference main unit
2.1.1.1 Front
1. Mains button and indicator (red)
2. “MENU” button
a. The LCD displays the initial user interface: press
this button to enter the LCD set-up menu;
b. The LCD displays the set-up user interface: press
this button to select the highlighted item or enter
the submenu;
c. The LCD displays the network configuration: press
this button to select/deselect the numeric value.
3. “Õ” (Left) button
4. “Ö” (Right) button
The LCD displays the initial user interface: press
this button to enable/disable automatic video
tracking.
5. “Exit” button
The LCD displays the initial user interface and
automatic video tracking is off: press this button to
switch video inputs.
6. Menu display
256×32 LCD displays main unit status and
configuration menu.
7. Active microphone indicator (1/2/4)
8. Line (LINE IN) volume control
9. Maximum active microphone (1/2/4) selector
10. Microphone operation mode selector (OPEN/
OVERRIDE/VOICE/APPLY)
“OPEN”: after the number of active microphone(s)
reaches the limit value, microphone key control
starts request-to-speak registration. At most 6
microphones can be in the request-to-speak list.
When one of the activated microphones is turned
off, the first microphone in the list will be
automatically turned on;
“OVERRIDE”: if the limit is achieved, the first
activated microphone will be switched off when
(Front)
(Backside)
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another microphone is turned on. The total
number of open microphones will remain within
the limit;
“VOICE”: The microphone is activated by voice. If
the participant speaks into the microphone closely,
the microphone will be switched on automatically.
It will be switched off after a speech pause of 5
seconds. Voice sensitivity level can be set up;
“APPLY”: delegate applies to speak by pressing
the apply key, the delegate can speak only when
the chairman approved his application.
11. Master volume (loudspeaker volume of the
conference unit) control
12. Operation mode indicator (OPEN/OVERRIDE/
VOICE).
When selecting “APPLY” via the rotary knob, all
the indicators of the operation modes are off.
2.1.1.2 Back
13. CH0 (Floor channel) line out (3-pin XLR balanced
output)
14. Video inputs (4xBNC)
15. Video output (1xBNC)
16. RS-232C port x2
For CMU ID configuration or connection with
TAIDEN Central Control System.
17. Power supply (3-wire grounding plug)
18. Alarm audio input (Ø 6.3 mm jack unbalanced
input)
19. Fire alarm linked trigger interface
+5 V voltage application : all conference units
will be switched off and display “ALARM”;
No voltage input or too low voltage: conference
units will return to the status preceding “ALARM”.
20. LINE IN input socket (Ø 6.3 mm jack balanced
input)
21. Tape/cassette input connector (RCAx1)
22. Tape/cassette output connector (RCAx1)
23. CH0 (floor channel) Line OUT output (RCAx2
balanced ouput)
24. Contribution units output interface (1-3, three
routes, 6P-DIN sockets)
25. Extension interfaces for loop-through connection
(Ø 6.3 mm jack, IN/OUT)
26. Ethernet
For communication between the conference main
unit with the PC under TCP/IP protocol to realize
remote controlling; furthermore, it enables access
to WLAN to realize remote wireless controlling by
wireless touch panel.
27. TAINET output/input interface
28. Camera and control keypad interface (RS-422)
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2.1.2 Installation
The CMU can be fixed in a standard 19-inch cabinet. The
CMU is equipped with a pair of fixing brackets ①. First
unscrew the lateral screws ②from the housing. Then
fasten the brackets with these screws and put the CMU
in the cabinet. Finally fix the four holes ③up with
screws.
Figure 2.2 Installation of conference main unit
In addition, 1U metal stripes are included as decoration
to be installed between the CMUs in the cabinet. It is
also good for the ventilation and cooling off. Fix up the
four holes with screws.③
Figure 2.3 Decoration of cabinet
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