Taiden HCS-4100/50 Series User manual

HCS-4100/50 Series Fully Digital Congress System
Installation and Operating Manual
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Remark:
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Contents may change without prior announcement
All technical specifications are guideline data and not guaranteed features
Taiden Co., Ltd. is not responsible for any damage caused by improper use of this manual
The equipment must be connected to earth!
This product conforms to the rules of the European directive 2004/108/EC.
To protect your hearing, avoid high pressure level on earphones. Adjust to a lower and convenient level.
If any detailed information is needed, please contact your local agent or TAIDEN service center in your region.
Any feedback, advice and suggestion about the products is appreciated
TAIDEN is the registered trademark of TAIDEN Co., Ltd.

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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:
AC 100 V-120 V 60 Hz or AC 220 V-240 V 50 Hz
17. For service, please contact the nearest TAIDEN
Service Center.
18. All TAIDEN products are guaranteed for definite time
(see the WARRANTY CARD for details) 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.
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.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock,
DO NOT open covers, no user serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel only.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: DO NOT use alcohol, ammonia or
petroleum solvents or abrasive cleaners to
clean the devices.

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Important Safety Instruction
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.
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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, DO NOT expose units to rain
or moisture.

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Content
Installation & User Guide........................................................................................................ VIII
Chapter 1: Introduction...............................................................................................................1
1.1 Summary...........................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 System technology............................................................................................................................................2
1.3 Functions ..........................................................................................................................................................6
1.4 Features............................................................................................................................................................9
Chapter 2: Congress main unit (CMU) ..................................................................................... 11
2.1 Functions and indications ...............................................................................................................................12
2.1.1 Front panel ................................................................................................................................................................12
2.1.2 Backside....................................................................................................................................................................13
2.2 Installation.......................................................................................................................................................14
2.3 Connection......................................................................................................................................................15
2.3.1 To congress units ......................................................................................................................................................15
2.3.2 To PA.........................................................................................................................................................................16
2.3.3 To fiber device ...........................................................................................................................................................16
2.4 Configuration and operation ...........................................................................................................................17
2.4.1 Network .....................................................................................................................................................................19
2.4.2 Simultaneous interpretation.......................................................................................................................................19
2.4.3 System status............................................................................................................................................................21
2.4.4 Test (cannot work under “Voice” and “PTT” mode)....................................................................................................22
2.4.5 System setting...........................................................................................................................................................23
2.4.6 Operation language setting .......................................................................................................................................35
2.4.7 System parameter backup/restore ............................................................................................................................35
2.4.8 Machine rename........................................................................................................................................................35
2.4.9 About .........................................................................................................................................................................35
2.4.10 Volume control.........................................................................................................................................................35
2.4.11 Connecting to PC ....................................................................................................................................................36
2.4.12 Configuration and operation - slave mode...............................................................................................................36
Chapter 3: Congress units........................................................................................................37
3.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................................37
3.2 HCS-48U series congress unit .......................................................................................................................42
3.2.1 Functions and indications..........................................................................................................................................42
3.2.2 Installation .................................................................................................................................................................45
3.2.3 Connection ................................................................................................................................................................53
3.2.4 Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................57
3.3 HCS-4886/87/88 series congress unit ............................................................................................................64
3.3.1 Functions and indications..........................................................................................................................................64
3.3.2 Connection ................................................................................................................................................................67
3.3.3 Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................69

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3.4 HCS-4380/82/70/71 series congress unit .......................................................................................................76
3.4.1 Functions and indications..........................................................................................................................................76
3.4.2 Connection ................................................................................................................................................................79
3.4.3 Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................81
3.5 HCS-4360/61/62/63 series congress unit .......................................................................................................87
3.5.1 Functions and indications..........................................................................................................................................87
3.5.2 Installation .................................................................................................................................................................90
3.5.3 Connection ................................................................................................................................................................91
3.5.4 Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................93
3.6 HCS-4338/50 series congress unit .................................................................................................................97
3.6.1 Functions and indications..........................................................................................................................................97
3.6.2 Connection ................................................................................................................................................................99
3.6.3 Operation ................................................................................................................................................................101
3.7 HCS-4330/31/32/33/35 series congress unit (HCS-4330/50 series)............................................................105
3.7.1 Functions and indications........................................................................................................................................105
3.7.2 Connection ..............................................................................................................................................................108
3.7.3 Operation ................................................................................................................................................................ 110
3.8 HCS-4325/26/27 series congress unit ..........................................................................................................114
3.8.1 Functions and indications........................................................................................................................................ 114
3.8.2 Installation ............................................................................................................................................................... 116
3.8.3 Connection ..............................................................................................................................................................120
3.8.4 Operation ................................................................................................................................................................122
3.9 HCS-4341/50 series congress unit ...............................................................................................................125
3.9.1 Functions and indications........................................................................................................................................125
3.9.2 Installation ...............................................................................................................................................................127
3.9.3 Connection ..............................................................................................................................................................128
3.9.4 Operation ................................................................................................................................................................130
3.10 HCS-4841/42/43 series congress unit ........................................................................................................133
3.10.1 Functions and indications......................................................................................................................................133
3.10.2 Installation .............................................................................................................................................................136
3.10.3 Connection ............................................................................................................................................................139
3.10.4 Operation ..............................................................................................................................................................142
3.11 HCS-4368/50 series wired voting units.......................................................................................................146
3.11.1 Functions and indications ......................................................................................................................................146
3.11.2 Installation .............................................................................................................................................................148
3.11.3 Connection ............................................................................................................................................................149
3.11.4 Operation...............................................................................................................................................................150
3.12 HCS-1030U Electronic Nameplate .............................................................................................................153
3.12.1 Functions and indications......................................................................................................................................153
3.12.2 Installation .............................................................................................................................................................153
3.12.3 Connection ............................................................................................................................................................154
Chapter 4: Interpreter unit ...................................................................................................... 155
4.1 Functions and indications .............................................................................................................................156

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4.2 Installation.....................................................................................................................................................159
4.3 Connection....................................................................................................................................................160
4.3.1 Connecting to the CMU or the EMU ........................................................................................................................160
4.3.2 Connection between interpreter units......................................................................................................................160
4.3.3 External earphone ...................................................................................................................................................161
4.3.4 External microphone ...............................................................................................................................................161
4.4 Setup.............................................................................................................................................................162
4.4.1 Direct interpretation, relay interpretation and auto relay interpretation ....................................................................162
4.4.2 LCD configuration menu..........................................................................................................................................164
4.4.3 Other configuration..................................................................................................................................................167
4.5 Operation ......................................................................................................................................................168
4.5.1 Number ...................................................................................................................................................................168
4.5.2 Operation of listening area ......................................................................................................................................168
4.5.3 Operation of speaking area .....................................................................................................................................169
Chapter 5 System connection and basic setup procedure .....................................................170
5.1 System connection........................................................................................................................................170
5.1.1 Connection principles ..............................................................................................................................................170
5.1.2 Connection between the CMU/EMU and the contribution units...............................................................................172
5.1.3 Connection between the CMU/EMU and component contribution units ..................................................................173
5.1.4 Connection between HCS-4100/50 system and automatic video tracking system ..................................................174
5.1.5 Connection between HCS-4100/50 system and digital infrared language distribution system ................................175
5.1.6 Connection between HCS-4100/50 system and network central control system ....................................................177
5.1.7 Connection between HCS-4100/50 system and Conference Sign-in System .........................................................178
5.1.8 Combine/split congress rooms easily ......................................................................................................................179
5.1.9 Total system hot spare.............................................................................................................................................180
5.2 Basic configuration of a congress system ....................................................................................................181
Chapter 6 Peripheral equipment and accessories..................................................................183
6.1 Microphone ...................................................................................................................................................183
6.2 Earphones.....................................................................................................................................................184
6.3 Accessories...................................................................................................................................................185
Chapter 7 Working environment and maintenance ................................................................187
7.1 Public areas ..................................................................................................................................................187
7.2 Technical rooms............................................................................................................................................187
7.3 Interpreter booths..........................................................................................................................................187
7.4 System operator room ..................................................................................................................................188
7.5 Ventilation .....................................................................................................................................................188
7.6 Cleaning........................................................................................................................................................188
7.7 Storage..........................................................................................................................................................188
Chapter 8 Technical specifications .........................................................................................189
8.1 System specifications ...................................................................................................................................189
8.2 Congress system main unit...........................................................................................................................190

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8.2.1. Physical characteristics ..........................................................................................................................................190
8.2.2. Electrical characteristics.........................................................................................................................................190
8.3 Congress unit................................................................................................................................................191
8.3.1 HCS-48U series congress unit ................................................................................................................................191
8.3.2 HCS-4886/87/88 series congress unit.....................................................................................................................193
8.3.3 HCS-4380/82/70/71 series congress unit................................................................................................................194
8.3.4 HCS-4360/61/62/63 series congress unit................................................................................................................195
8.3.5 HCS-4330/31/32/33/35 series congress unit ...........................................................................................................196
8.3.6 HCS-4325/26/27 series congress unit.....................................................................................................................198
8.3.7 HCS-4341 series congress unit...............................................................................................................................200
8.3.8 HCS-4841/42/43 series congress unit.....................................................................................................................202
8.3.9 HCS-4368/50 series wired voting unit .....................................................................................................................203
8.4 Interpretation unit ..........................................................................................................................................204
8.4.1 Physical characteristics ...........................................................................................................................................204
8.4.2 Electrical characteristics..........................................................................................................................................204
8.5 Peripheral equipment and accessories.........................................................................................................205
8.5.1 Pluggable stem microphone....................................................................................................................................205
8.5.2 Earphone.................................................................................................................................................................206
8.5.3 Accessories .............................................................................................................................................................206
8.6 System connection........................................................................................................................................207
8.6.1 Mains cables ...........................................................................................................................................................207
8.6.2 Audio cables............................................................................................................................................................207
8.6.3 Earphone.................................................................................................................................................................207
8.7 Display language list .....................................................................................................................................208

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Installation & User Guide
About this manual
This manual is a comprehensive guide to the
installation and operation of the TAIDEN HCS-4100/50
Fully Digital Congress System. It includes the detailed
description of the functions and interfaces of the
HCS-4100/50 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 HCS-4100/50 system
composition, technology, functions and features.
Chapter 2：Congress main unit
Detailed descriptions of the functions and indications,
installation and connection, configuration and operation
of the HCS-4100/50 congress main unit (CMU).
Chapter 3：Congress unit
Detailed descriptions of the functions and indications,
installation and connection, configuration and operation
of the HCS-4100/50 series discussion units and the
voting units.
Chapter 4：Interpreter unit
Detailed descriptions of the functions and indications,
installation and connection, configuration and operation
of the HCS-4385U/50 interpreter unit.
Chapter 5 ：System connection and basic
configuration
Detailed descriptions of the connection between
system devices. An example is taken to introduce the
basic configuration of the congress system.
Chapter 6：Peripheral equipment and accessories
An introduction to the HCS-4100/50 peripheral
equipment and the accessories, e.g. stem microphone
earphones, etc.
Chapter 7：Environment and maintenance
An introduction to the work environment and the
maintenance of HCS-4100/50 system.
Chapter 8：Specifications
Main technical parameters of HCS-4100/50 system.

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This manual is applicable to:
Congress main units
HCS-4100MA/50
Fully Digital Congress System Main Unit (discussion, voting, 64
CHs, optical fiber interface)
HCS-4100MB/50
Fully Digital Congress System Main Unit (discussion, voting, 64
CHs)
HCS-4100MC/50
Fully Digital Congress System Main Unit (discussion, voting)
Congress units
HCS-48U7 series congress units:
HCS-48U7CMIC
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (flush-mounting,
black)
HCS-48U7DMIC
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (flush-mounting,
black)
HCS-48U7CVOTF
Fully Digital Voting System Chairman Unit (flush-mounting, 5
voting keys, 256x32 LCD, contactless IC-Card reader, black)
HCS-48U7DVOTF
Fully Digital Voting System Delegate Unit (flush-mounting, 5
voting keys, 256x32 LCD, contactless IC-Card reader, black)
HCS-48U7SEL
Flush-mounting 64-channel Selector (black)
HCS-48U7SPK
Flush-mounting Loudspeaker Panel (black)
HCS-48U7CMICSPK
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (flush-mounting,
black)
HCS-48U7DMICSPK
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (flush-mounting,
black)
HCS-4340CU/50
Multi-function Connector (for HCS-48U7 series, for connection to
1 chairman unit + 1 loudspeaker, black)
HCS-4340DU/50
Multi-function Connector (for HCS-48U7 series, for connection to
1 delegate unit + 1 loudspeaker, black)
HCS-48U8 series congress units:
HCS-48U8CFF
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (flush-mounting, 5
voting keys, contactless IC-Card reader, 64 CHs, 256x32 LCD,
black)
HCS-48U8DFF
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (flush-mounting, 5
voting keys, contactless IC-Card reader, 64 CHs, 256x32 LCD,
black)
HCS-48U9 series congress units:
HCS-48U9CFF
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (flush-mounting, 5
voting keys, contactless IC-Card reader, 64 CHs, 256x32 LCD,
black)
HCS-48U9DFF
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (flush-mounting, 5
voting keys, contactless IC-Card reader, 64 CHs, 256x32 LCD,
black)
HCS-48U9DFFF
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (flush-mounting, 5
voting keys, contactless IC-Card reader, 64 CHs, 256x32 LCD,
fingerprint identification module, black)
HCS-48U9DVP
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (flush-mounting, 5
voting keys, contactless IC-Card reader, 256x32 LCD, black)
HCS-48U9DVE
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (flush-mounting, 5
voting keys, contactless IC-Card reader, black)
HCS-4886/87/88 series congress units:
HCS-4886CW/50
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (tabletop, 5 voting
keys, contactless IC-Card reader, 64 CHs, 256x32 LCD)
HCS-4886DW/50
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (tabletop, 5 voting
keys, contactless IC-Card reader, 64 CHs, 256x32 LCD)
HCS-4887DW/50
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (tabletop, 5 voting
keys, contactless IC-Card reader, 256x32 LCD)
HCS-4888DE/50
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (tabletop, 5 voting
keys)

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HCS-4886NX_S/50
Fully Digital Congress System Operator Unit (tabletop, 256x32
LCD, for intercom/external communication)
Note: At choice for all discussion units of this series (except
operation unit): champagne panel + gray base or
champagne panel + black base.
HCS-4380/82/70/71 series congress units:
HCS-4380SCW/50
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (tabletop, 5 voting
keys, contactless IC-Card reader, 64 CHs, 256x32 LCD, charcoal
gray)
HCS-4380SDW/50
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (tabletop, 5 voting
keys, contactless IC-Card reader, 64 CHs, 256x32 LCD, charcoal
gray)
HCS-4382SD/50
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (tabletop, 5 voting
keys, 256x32 LCD, charcoal gray)
HCS-4370SDWE/50
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (tabletop, 5 voting
keys, contactless IC-Card reader, 64 CHs, charcoal gray)
HCS-4371SD/50
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (tabletop, charcoal
gray)
HCS-4360/61/62/63 series congress units:
HCS-4360CWE/50
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (flush-mounting, 5
voting keys, contactless IC-Card reader, 64 CHs, cover, charcoal
gray)
HCS-4360DWE/50
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (flush-mounting, 5
voting keys, contactless IC-Card reader, 64 CHs, cover, charcoal
gray)
HCS-4361DE/50
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (flush-mounting, 5
voting keys, cover, charcoal gray)
HCS-4362D/50
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (flush-mounting, 64
CHs, cover, charcoal gray)
HCS-4363D/50
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (flush-mounting,
cover, charcoal gray)
HCS-4338 series congress units:
HCS-4338CS/50
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (tabletop, 64 CHs)
HCS-4338DS/50
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (tabletop, 64 CHs)
HCS-4338CV/50
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (tabletop, 3 voting
keys)
HCS-4338DV/50
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (tabletop, 3 voting
keys)
HCS-4338C/50
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (tabletop)
HCS-4338D/50
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (tabletop)
HCS-4338DDS/50
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (tabletop, 64 CHs, 2
channel selectors, dual IDs)
Note: At choice for all discussion units of this series: charcoal
gray panel or champagne panel.
HCS-4330/31/32/33/35 series congress units:
HCS-4330CE/50
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (tabletop, 5 voting
keys, IC-Card, 64 CHs)
HCS-4330DE/50
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (tabletop, 5 voting
keys, IC-Card, 64 CHs)
HCS-4331CB/50
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (tabletop, 64 CHs,
speech timer indicator)
HCS-4331DB/50
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (tabletop, 64 CHs,
speech timer indicator)
HCS-4332DE/50
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (tabletop, 5 voting
keys)
HCS-4333CB/50
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (tabletop, speech
timer indicator, charcoal gray)
HCS-4333DB/50
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (tabletop, speech
timer & request-to-speak indicator)
HCS-4335D/50
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (tabletop, 64 CHs, 2
channel selectors, dual IDs)
Note: this series discussion unit has 2 colors available: charcoal
gray and silver.

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HCS-4325U/50 series 64-channel selectors:
HCS-4325U/50
Dual 64-Channel Selector (flush-mounting, black)
HCS-4325UA/50
64-Channel Selector (flush-mounting, black)
HCS-4325UB/50
64-Channel Selector (flush-mounting, HCS-4325UA/50 needed,
black)
HCS-4325/26/27 series congress units:
HCS-4325/50
Dual 64-Channel Selector (flush-mounting)
HCS-4325W/50
Dual 64-Channel Selector (flush-mounting, contactless IC-Card
reader)
HCS-4326CWE/50
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (flush-mounting, 5
voting keys, contactless IC-Card reader, 64 CHs)
HCS-4326DWE/50
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (flush-mounting, 5
voting keys, contactless IC-Card reader, 64 CHs)
HCS-4326DE/50
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (flush-mounting, 5
voting keys, 64 CHs)
HCS-4327HD/50
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (flush-mounting,
HCS-4325/50 or HCS-4326/50 needed, black, handheld
microphone)
HCS-4327D/50
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (flush-mounting,
HCS-4325/50 or HCS-4326/50 needed, black)
Note: HCS-4325/26 series discussion unit has 2 colors available:
charcoal gray and silver.
HCS-4341/50 series congress units:
HCS-4341CB/50
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (boundary,
HCS-4340/50 needed, black)
HCS-4341DB/50
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (boundary,
HCS-4340/50 needed, black)
HCS-4341HD/50
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (flush-mounting,
HCS-4340/50 needed, black, handheld microphone)
HCS-4841/42/43 series congress units:
HCS-4841NC/50
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (flush-mounting,
HCS-4340/50 needed)
HCS-4841ND/50
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (flush-mounting,
HCS-4340/50 needed)
HCS-4842N/50
64-channel Selector (flush-mounting, HCS-4340/50 needed)
HCS-4843NCTE/50
Fully Digital Voting System Chairman Unit (flush-mounting, 3
voting keys, HCS-4340/50 needed)
HCS-4843NDTE/50
Fully Digital Voting System Delegate Unit (flush-mounting, 3
voting keys, HCS-4340/50 needed)
HCS-4843NCTKE/50
Fully Digital Voting System Chairman Unit (flush-mounting, 3
voting keys, IC-Card, HCS-4340/50 needed)
HCS-4843NDTKE/50
Fully Digital Voting System Delegate Unit (flush-mounting, 3
voting keys, IC-Card, HCS-4340/50 needed)
HCS-4843NCFE/50
Fully Digital Voting System Chairman Unit (flush-mounting, 5
voting keys, HCS-4340/50 needed)
HCS-4843NDFE/50
Fully Digital Voting System Delegate Unit (flush-mounting, 5
voting keys, HCS-4340/50 needed)
HCS-4843NCFKE/50
Fully Digital Voting System Chairman Unit (flush-mounting, 5
voting keys, IC-Card, HCS-4340/50 needed)
HCS-4843NDFKE/50
Fully Digital Voting System Delegate Unit (flush-mounting, 5
voting keys, IC-Card, HCS-4340/50 needed)
Note: this series discussion unit has 2 colors available: charcoal
gray and silver.
HCS-4368/50 series 5-key voting units:
HCS-4368CF/50
Fully Digital Voting System Chairman Unit (tabletop, 5 voting keys,
256x32 LCD, waterproof, antistatic 12000 V)
HCS-4368DF/50
Fully Digital Voting System Delegate Unit (tabletop, 5 voting keys,
256x32 LCD, waterproof, antistatic 12000 V)
HCS-4368CFW/50
Fully Digital Voting System Chairman Unit (tabletop, 5 voting keys,
256x32 LCD, waterproof, antistatic 12000 V, contactless IC-Card
reader)

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HCS-4368DFW/50
Fully Digital Voting System Delegate Unit (tabletop, 5 voting keys,
256x32 LCD, waterproof, antistatic 12000 V, contactless IC-Card
reader)
HCS-4368CF/FM/50
Fully Digital Voting System Chairman Unit (flush-mounting, 5
voting keys, 256x32 LCD, waterproof, antistatic 12000 V, cover)
HCS-4368DF/FM/50
Fully Digital Voting System Delegate Unit (flush-mounting, 5
voting keys, 256x32 LCD, waterproof, antistatic 12000 V, cover)
HCS-4368CFW/FM/50
Fully Digital Voting System Chairman Unit (flush-mounting, 5
voting keys, 256x32 LCD, waterproof, antistatic 12000 V,
contactless IC-Card reader, cover)
HCS-4368DFW/FM/50
Fully Digital Voting System Delegate Unit (flush-mounting, 5
voting keys, 256x32 LCD, waterproof, antistatic 12000 V,
contactless IC-Card reader, cover)
Note: this series tabletop voting unit has only one color: red; this
series flush-mounted voting unit has 2 colors available: red
and silver.
HCS-4340/50 series multi-function connector
HCS-4340CAT/50
Multi-function Connector (for connection to 1 chairman unit + 1
3-key voting unit + 1 channel selector, charcoal gray)
HCS-4340CAF/50
Multi-function Connector (for connection to 1 chairman unit + 1
5-key voting unit + 1 channel selector, charcoal gray)
HCS-4340DAT/50
Multi-function Connector (for connection to 1 delegate unit + 1
3-key voting unit + 1 channel selector, charcoal gray)
HCS-4340DAF/50
Multi-function Connector (for connection to 1 delegate unit + 1
5-key voting unit + 1 channel selector, charcoal gray)
HCS-4340HDAT/50
Multi-function Connector (for connection to 1 handheld delegate
unit+ 1 3-key voting unit + 1 channel selector, charcoal gray)
HCS-4340HDAF/50
Multi-function Connector (for connection to 1 handheld delegate
unit+ 1 5-key voting unit + 1 channel selector, charcoal gray)
HCS-4340HDAT/50P
Multi-function Connector (for connection to 1 condenser
microphone + 1 3-key voting unit + 1 channel selector, +48 V
phantom power, charcoal gray)
HCS-4340HDAF/50P
Multi-function Connector (for connection to 1 condenser
microphone + 1 5-key voting unit + 1 channel selector, +48 V
phantom power, charcoal gray)
HCS-4340B/50
Multi-function Connector (for connection to 4 pcs of channel
selector, charcoal gray)
HCS-4340DT/50
Multi-function Connector (for connection to 2 delegate units+ 2
channel selectors, charcoal gray)
Interpreter unit
HCS-4385U/50
Fully Digital Congress System Interpreter Unit (64 CHs, IC-Card,
256x64 LCD, microphone, loudspeaker)

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Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1Summary
By using TAIDEN originated MCA-STREAM
(Multi_Channel_Audio STREAM) digital processing
and transmitting technologies, HCS-4100/50 Fully
Digital Congress System revolutionizes conference
systems technology by incorporating the latest fully
digital technologies, audio technologies and network
techniques. Furthermore, with perfect integration of
TAIDEN Conference Sign-in System and Central
Control System, HCS-4100/50 system takes the
leadership in providing comprehensive and efficient
digital conference system solutions.
“Closed Loop - Daisy Chain” connection technology, to
connect all congress units and simplifying installation,
as well as dual connection backup have been opted for.
In HCS-4100/50 Fully Digital Congress System, the
congress main unit can realize a “Closed Loop - Daisy
Chain” connection, but only one – extension units do
not offer this feature.
By supporting 48 kHz audio sampling rate, all 64
channels feature a 30 Hz to 20 kHz frequency
response.
HCS-4100/50 Fully Digital Congress System consists
of congress main unit, contribution units and
application software. Congress main unit includes the
congress control main unit (CMU) and the extension
main unit (EMU). Contribution units include discussion
units, voting units, simultaneous interpreter units,
channel selectors, etc. The application software
contains a number of software modules, performing
different tasks.
Figure 1.1 System overview

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1.2 System technology
zMCA-STREAM digital audio processing and
transmission technology
TAIDEN proprietary MCA-STREAM technology is the
essential data transmission technology in the
HCS-4100/50 system, e.g. transmitting up to 64 CHs
high quality digital, control and other information data
over a single dedicated 100 Mbps high speed 6-pin
cable. Every unit - congress main unit, congress unit,
language distribution unit, interpreter unit - is equipped
with a high performance CPU as the kernel of the
advanced technology infrastructure.
Figure 1.2 Simple and reliable system connection
By virtue of using the MCA-STREAM technology,
HCS-4100/50 Fully Digital Congress System carries
out:
Ease of system cabling and enhancement of system
reliability by utilizing a single dedicated 6-pin cable to
transmit up to 64 CHs floor and interpretation
language signals, avoiding the necessity to use
complicated multi-core cables;
Prevention of noise caused by the ground wire in
stereo projects as well of interference brought by
other equipment (such as stage lights, recording
apparatus, etc.). SNR reaches 96 dB and isolation is
better than 85 dB. The frequency response verges
on 30 Hz - 20 kHz; making the system sound
excelling CD quality;
Provision of Hi-Fi sound quality, even in long range
transmission, which makes the system widely
suitable for various applications such as
mini/medium type meeting rooms, large venues,
stadiums, etc.
zHCS-4100/50 system hardware structure
HCS-4100/50 system hardware is an embedded
structure based on dual high performance CPUs. Even
in stand-alone mode, HCS-4100/50 system is
competent for the management of various meetings via
several basic congress management facilities, such as
basic microphone management, electronic voting,
multilingual simultaneous interpretation, etc.
In the figure below:
Audio CODEC: Dedicated audio coding and decoding
chip of discussion unit and interpreter
unit
TDN: Dedicated digital communication chip for TAIDEN
digital congress system networking
DAC: Digital-to-analog conversion chip
RISC: Central processing chipset of congress main
unit, controlling the DSP and AD/DA conversion
IC to provide 2-channel audio line in/out and
record in/out facilities
Based on advanced hardware, HCS-4100/50 system
features high security software, easy to operate,
convenient to maintain and to upgrade. The meeting is
fully controlled and monitored by the operator.
Figure 1.3 HCS-4100/50 system hardware structure

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Figure 1.4 MCA-STREAM data stream format
zModular system structure
Any kind of configuration can be set up just by
daisy-chaining HCS-4100/50 fully digital congress units.
The modular system structure of HCS-4100/50 is
applicable to any kind of congress and provides an
accurate and efficient solution. Additional congress
units can be added when needed. More system
functions are available in connection with a PC and
control software.
zDual congress main unit hot spare
HCS-4100/50 dual main unit hot spare is a disaster
protective structure. Besides the main unit, the user
can set another CMU as backup CMU and connect it to
the system. If the main unit breaks down during the
conference, the backup main unit substitutes the main
unit and the system software will connect to backup
CMU automatically, ensuring the consistency of the
conference.
zHCS-4100/50 system software infrastructure
HCS-4100/50 system software is designed for the
prevalent Client/Server structure. Client and server
communicate with each other by using TCP/IP network
protocol, ensuring both data security and transmission
efficiency. Client and server software can run on the
same computer as well as on different computers in the
same LAN, enabling the operator to manage the
congress more flexibly.
HCS-4100/50 system software imports the hot-spare
dual server structure by using a main server and a
back-up server. While the main server is processing,
data are stored real time on the back-up server to
prevent congress related information from loss in case
of a crash of the main server. As a result, security and
reliability of the congress system are improved vitally.
zDuplicate and backup connection via “Closed
Loop - Daisy Chain” connection
For important meetings, especially those which
consider connection reliability as their leading point,
HCS-4100/50 Series Fully Digital Congress System
adopts advanced “Closed Loop - Daisy Chain”
connection topology, connecting the last unit in the loop
back to the congress main unit. Therefore, any
congress unit in the loop has two connection paths to
the congress main unit. As a result, breakdown or
replacement of a congress unit and connection failure
of a cable will not influence other congress units. As
such the system features the advantages of a
daisy-chain connection system with its simpleness of
cabling as well as the improvement of the system
reliability through duplicate and backup connection
functions. In HCS-4100/50 series system, the congress
main unit can realize a “Closed Loop - Daisy Chain”
connection, but only one – extension units do not offer
this feature.
zAdvanced TCP/IP communication protocol in
PC control
In a PC controlled system, the congress main unit 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 meters. TCP/IP enables remote control,
remote diagnosis and remote update.
By using network techniques, congress systems are
tightly linked to the rapidly developing internet
technology, computer science and communication
technology. Users enjoy the convenience of the
contemporary leading techniques, e.g. by using the

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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.
zCMU and EMU
The congress main unit forms the core of the entire
congress system. It provides power supply to all
contribution units and serves as key component to link
system hardware to application software.
One CMU has two (6P-DIN) trunk-line cable outlets. If
more congress units are needed, additional extension
main units HCS-8300ME(/F) are required, each EMU
has four (6P-DIN) trunk-line cable outlets.
HCS-4100/50 system maximum capacity: 378
interpreter units (63 interpreter booths, 6 interpreter
units in each), 4096 discussion/voting units and any
number of channel selectors.
In stand-alone mode without a PC, the CMU carries out
basic management facilities, simultaneous
interpretation, electronic voting and 64 CHs digital
audio transmission. By operating HCS-4100/50
application software in PC-controlled mode, more
comprehensive management facilities can be
implemented.
zContribution units
Contribution units are units used by participants to
contribute to a conference and include: discussion unit
(chairman/delegate), voting unit, interpreter unit,
channel selector, etc. The basic contribution unit has
discussion, voting or channel select facility. The
upgraded units combine discussion, voting and
channel select, furthermore built-in loudspeaker,
IC-Card reader and graphic 256x32/256x64 LCD with
back-lighting, forming a wide variety of product series.
The chairman unit has microphone priority facility with
a priority button to switch off or to mute speaking units.
If required, different functions can be allocated to
delegate stations, including listening, discussion,
request to speak, voting, IC-Card sign-in, short
message, information display, etc.
Depending on the option, congress units can be
divided into foldaway, tabletop, flush-mounted and
component. Each style consists of various products,
which significantly enriches users’ choices.
Low power consumption design is adopted in
HCS-4100/50 series congress units, convenient for
wiring and installation.
All congress units of HCS-4100/50 series are supplied
by the main unit’s 6P-DIN interface. Since the power
capacity of the 6P-DIN interface is limited, it must be
ensured during installation that the added up values of
a) the total power consumption of all congress units
connected in each path and b) the power loss in
extension cables do in no case exceed the maximum
possible value delivered by each 6P-DIN interface.
Otherwise the system will not work properly or
automatic protection will be triggered (see section 5.1.1
for details).
zApplication software
HCS-4100/50 application software is comprehensive,
reliable and user-friendly. It is also an easy-care
software system which helps the operator to manage
the congress efficiently from the very beginning of a
meeting until the post-meeting work. Once the PC
installed and the HCS-4100/50 application software
integrated into the Fully Digital Congress System, the
operator manages centrally all aspects of the congress.
The operation turns out to be easy and efficient.
HCS-4100/50 application software is modular software
with various functional modules: System Setup
Management Module, Microphone Management
Module, Voting Management Module, Simultaneous
Interpretation Module, Intercom Software 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, Dual System Main Unit Hot Spare Module, etc.

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zInstallation and transportation
Easy installation is another vital feature of
HCS-4100/50 Series Fully Digital Congress System. All
HCS-4100/50 series digital congress units are
equipped with a 1.5-meter - 6P-DIN cable (with a male
connector) and a 0.6-meter - 6P-DIN cable (with a
female connector) except HCS-4330/50 series which
has a 2.1-meter - 6P-DIN cable (with a male connector)
and a socket on the housing. All congress units are
connected together in a daisy chain configuration and
connected to the main unit by the dedicated extension
cable.

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1.3 Functions
zDiscussion
“Active microphones” (1/2/3/4), sets the number
of delegates permitted to speak at the same time,
and sets speaking time limit function
Five discussion modes:
“Open” mode, microphone On/Off button with
request-to-speak registration (AUTO)
“Override” mode, microphone On/Off button
control with override of the active microphones
(FIFO)
“Voice” mode, acoustic active sensitivity and
automatic switch-off time adjustable
continuously, built-in “flash-on” technology,
immediate microphone activation on speaking
“Apply” mode, delegate applies to speak by
pressing microphone On/Off button, delegate
only speaks when operator or chairman
approved his application
“PTT” mode, press microphone On/Off button
to talk
VIP unit configurable:
By using HCS-4100/50 application software, a
maximum of 32 delegate units can be set as
VIP units
VIP unit can be activated in any mode freely,
as long as the total number of active
microphones does not exceeded 6 (including
chairman / delegate / VIP)
Gain and EQ (5 band) of each microphone
adjustable separately, fitting the individual
orator’s voice to achieve perfect speech pickup
any time
Integrated high-pass filter (low-cut switch) to cut
low frequency elements from the audio when
needed
z64 CHs simultaneous interpretation
Supporting 48 kHz audio sampling rate, all 64
channels with a frequency response of 30 Hz - 20
kHz
HCS-4100/50 system can accommodate 378
interpreter units (63 interpreter booths, 6
interpreter units in each), and provide 64 CHs
(including floor language) simultaneous
interpretation
The interpreter unit is equipped with a
uni-directional electret condenser microphone.
The gain of each microphone is adjustable, and
with auto gain control. It features also 5
pre-defined input channels and 3 output
interpretation channels with their corresponding
short keys, a high-contrast 256×64 graphic LCD
with back-lighting, a built-in IC-Card reader as
well as an audio record & playback function
Delegates use channel select to listen to different
languages. In cooperation with channel selectors
and/or infrared language distribution system, a
larger listening audience is enabled to join the
meeting
zVoting
If the system is equipped with a chairman unit
with a graphic LCD, parliamentary voting
(YES/NO/ABSTAIN) can be implemented even
without a PC. The result is displayed on the LCD
of every contribution unit.
Cooperating with corresponding software
modules, multiform voting can be implemented:
For/Against
Parliamentary: YES/NO/ABSTAIN
Multiple choice/Opinion poll: 1/2/3/4/5
Audience response/Rating: --/-/0/+/++
Parliamentary (NPPV):
YES/NO/ABSTAIN/NPPV
Appraisal:
Satisfied (Four options: perfectly satisfied,
satisfied, basically satisfied,
unsatisfied)
(Three options: satisfied, basically
satisfied, unsatisfied)
(Two options: satisfied, unsatisfied)
Qualified (2/3/4 options)
Competent (2/3/4 options)

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zComplex IC-card sign-in
HCS-4100/50 system takes the leading role in using
the complex IC-Card sign-in techniques for congress
sign-in, i.e. delegates 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. Delegate
information is displayed on the congress units if they
are equipped with an IC-Card reader and an LCD
display. More functions can be achieved when
cooperating with HCS-4100/50 system software.
zInformation display
By using the information display module of the
HCS-4100/50 application software, congress title,
content, congress related information as well as
meeting related notice can be displayed on a
large screen display (or projector)
Contribution units equipped with graphic 256x32
LCD show:
Active microphone amount, request amount,
delegates’ signed-in and voting results, etc.
Messages
Multilingual (simplified/traditional Chinese and
English, etc.) menu
zAutomatic video tracking system
Automatic video tracking can be carried out if video
switch unit and camera are installed.
zComprehensive congress management
The routine and trivial congress steps are
handled in perfect order by the congress
management software. Meanwhile various
information is processed and published real-time
Powerful control functions for venue
circumstances, congress procedure and delegate
arrangement, etc.
zRemote control and remote diagnosis
Using advanced TCP/IP network protocol in the
communication between the PC and the CMU - to
implement remote control, remote diagnosis and
remote update for the congress system - for easy
central control of a multi-room configuration.
zIntercom
If an operator unit is in the system, the built-in intercom
facility allows bidirectional vocal communication
between congress participants, interpreters and
operators. Extra equipment is not required.
zMulti-room configuration function
Several main units can be operated as several
independent congress systems or be combined
together easily as a large multi-room congress system
configuration.
zIntegrated optical fiber interface
Optical fiber interface is integrated into the
HCS-4100MA/50 congress main unit, in cooperation
with HCS-8300 series extension main unit, audio input
interface or audio output device. Thus several mutually
distant congress rooms can be combined and be
operated as one venue.
Dual connection backup is implemented between the
HCS-4100MA/50 congress main unit and the
HCS-8300 series extension main unit via optical fiber
and Cat.5 cable.
zSeamlessly Integrated with Conference
Sign-in System and the Central Control
System
The seamless integration of HCS-4100/50 Series Fully
Digital Congress System with the TAIDEN Conference
Sign-in System and the Central Control System
provides comprehensive congress system solutions.
Besides the basic congress management (discussion,
voting, simultaneous interpretation, video tracking, etc.),
it also provides congress sign-in and access control for
the congress participants. Furthermore, it gives
complete facilities to manage the congress system’s
power supply and the peripheral multimedia equipment,
surrounding lights, projector display and sound
equipment. The easy incorporation of peripheral
components upgrades the system into an advanced
intelligent congress system with integrated solutions for
conferencing, audio, lighting control etc.