Taiden HCS-4800 Series User manual

New Premium Digital Congress System
New Premium Digital Congress System
Installation and Operating Manual
V 1.0.4
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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. Industrial, Ltd.
In order to extend the life time of the whole system, we strongly recommend that the congress system be
scheduled to shut down every day in the evening when not in use.
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
6. The MAINS plug serving as a disconnection device,
should be easy to operate.
7. The apparatus should be connected to the MAINS
socket-outlet with protective earth.
8. Clean only with dry cloth.
9. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
10. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
11. 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.
12. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
13. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
14. 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.
15. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. Power supply cords:
AC 100 V - 240 V 50/60 Hz
19. For service, please contact the nearest TAIDEN
Service Center.
20. 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.
21. Use ONLY specified connection cable to connect the
system equipment.
22. 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.
CAUTION: DO NOT use alcohol, ammonia or
petroleum solvents or abrasive cleaners to
clean the devices.
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Important Safety Instructions
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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Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction....................................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Summary...............................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 System technology................................................................................................................................................2
1.3 Functions...............................................................................................................................................................5
1.4 Features.................................................................................................................................................................7
Chapter 2 Congress main unit (CMU)...........................................................................................................................9
2.1 Fully Digital Congress System Main Unit..........................................................................................................10
2.1.1 Functions and instructions .......................................................................................................................10
2.1.2 Connection...............................................................................................................................................12
2.1.3 Configuration and operation ....................................................................................................................15
2.1.4 Configuration and operation - slave mode...............................................................................................26
2.1.5 Web Control.............................................................................................................................................27
2.2 Extension Main Unit...........................................................................................................................................45
2.2.1 Functions and instructions .......................................................................................................................45
2.2.2 Connection...............................................................................................................................................44
2.3 Extension Unit ....................................................................................................................................................45
2.3.1 Functions and instructions .......................................................................................................................45
2.3.2 Installation................................................................................................................................................48
Chapter 3: Congress units............................................................................................................................................49
3.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................................................49
3.2 HCS-4890N/80 Series Congress Unit.................................................................................................................56
3.2.1 Functions and Indications ........................................................................................................................56
3.3.2 Installation................................................................................................................................................57
3.3.3 Connection...............................................................................................................................................59
3.3.4 Operation..................................................................................................................................................60
3.3 HCS-4891/80 Series Congress Unit....................................................................................................................68
3.3.1 Functions and Indications ........................................................................................................................68
3.3.2 Connection...............................................................................................................................................71
3.3.3 Operation..................................................................................................................................................73
3.4 HCS-4838 series congress unit...........................................................................................................................80
3.4.1 Functions and indications.........................................................................................................................80
3.4.2 Connection...............................................................................................................................................82
3.4.3 Operation..................................................................................................................................................80
3.5 HCS-48U6 series congress unit..........................................................................................................................83
3.5.1 Functions and indications.........................................................................................................................83
3.5.2 Installation................................................................................................................................................86
3.5.3 Connection...............................................................................................................................................89
3.5.4 Operation..................................................................................................................................................91
3.6 HCS-48U7/U9/80 series congress unit ...............................................................................................................95
3.6.1 Functions and indications.........................................................................................................................95
3.6.2 Installation................................................................................................................................................99
3.6.3 Connection.............................................................................................................................................104
3.6.4 Operation................................................................................................................................................105
3.7 HCS-48U10/80 series congress unit.................................................................................................................110
3.7.1 Functions and indications.......................................................................................................................110
3.7.2 Installation..............................................................................................................................................112
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3.7.3 Connection.............................................................................................................................................115
3.7.4 Operation................................................................................................................................................116
3.8 HCS-4860/80 series congress unit....................................................................................................................124
3.8.1 Functions and indications.......................................................................................................................124
3.8.2 Connection.............................................................................................................................................127
3.8.3 Operation................................................................................................................................................129
3.9 HCS-4840DHT & HCS-4842DHT...................................................................................................................132
3.9.1 Functions and indications.......................................................................................................................132
3.9.2 Installation..............................................................................................................................................133
3.9.3 Connection.............................................................................................................................................132
3.9.4 Operation................................................................................................................................................132
3.10 HCS-4841DMIC Multifunction Connector ....................................................................................................133
3.10.1 Functions and indications.....................................................................................................................133
3.10.2 Connection...........................................................................................................................................134
3.10.3 Button with Cable Installation .............................................................................................................135
3.10.4 Operation..............................................................................................................................................136
3.11 HCS-4813 Series Congress Unit.....................................................................................................................138
3.11.1 Function and indications ......................................................................................................................138
3.11.2 Connection ...........................................................................................................................................140
3.11.3 Operation..............................................................................................................................................142
3.12 HCS-4827H Handheld Microphone&HCS-SELM 64 Channel Selector........................................................150
3.12.1 Function and indications......................................................................................................................150
3.12.2 Installation............................................................................................................................................151
3.12.3 Connection...........................................................................................................................................154
3.12.4 Operation..............................................................................................................................................156
3.13 HCS-4857 Series Lifting Microphone............................................................................................................158
3.13.1 Function and indications......................................................................................................................158
3.13.2 Installation............................................................................................................................................160
3.13.3 Connection......................................................................................................................................161
3.13.4 Operation..............................................................................................................................................162
Chapter 4 Interpreter unit............................................................................................................................................7
4.1 Functions and indications .................................................................................................................................151
4.2 Connection........................................................................................................................................................154
4.2.1 Connecting to the CMU or the EMU.....................................................................................................154
4.2.2 Connection between Interpreter units ....................................................................................................154
4.2.3 External earphone ..................................................................................................................................155
4.2.4 External microphone..............................................................................................................................155
4.3 Setup.................................................................................................................................................................156
4.3.1 Direct interpretation, relay interpretation and auto relay interpretation.................................................156
4.3.2 LCD configuration menu .......................................................................................................................158
4.3.3 Other configuration................................................................................................................................161
4.4 Operation ..........................................................................................................................................................162
4.4.1 Operation of listening area.....................................................................................................................162
4.4.2 Operation of speaking area ....................................................................................................................163
Chapter 5 System connection and basic setup procedure....................................................................................167
5.1 System connection............................................................................................................................................167
5.1.1 Connection principles ............................................................................................................................167
5.1.2 Connection between the CMU/EMU and the contribution units ...........................................................166
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5.1.3 Connection between HCS-4800 system and automatic video tracking system......................................167
5.1.4 Connection between HCS-4800 system and Conference Sign-in System .............................................168
5.2 Basic configuration of a congress system.........................................................................................................172
Chapter 6 Peripheral equipment and accessories..................................................................................................171
6.1 Microphone.......................................................................................................................................................171
6.2 Earphones..........................................................................................................................................................173
6.3 Accessories........................................................................................................................................................174
Chapter 7 Working environment and maintenance.................................................................................................177
7.1 Public areas.......................................................................................................................................................177
7.2 Technical rooms................................................................................................................................................177
7.3 Interpreter booths..............................................................................................................................................177
7.4 System operator room.......................................................................................................................................178
7.5 Ventilation ........................................................................................................................................................178
7.6 Cleaning............................................................................................................................................................178
7.7 Storage..............................................................................................................................................................178
Chapter 8 Technical specifications............................................................................................................................179
8.1 System specifications........................................................................................................................................179
8.2 Congress system main unit ...............................................................................................................................180
8.2.1 Congress main unit ................................................................................................................................180
8.2.2 Congress extension main unit ................................................................................................................182
8.2.3 Congress extension main unit................................................................................................................183
8.2.4 HCS-4890N/80 series congress unit ......................................................................................................184
8.2.5 HCS-4891/80 series congress unit.........................................................................................................186
8.2.6 HCS-4838 series congress unit..............................................................................................................188
8.2.7 HCS-48U6/80 series congress unit ........................................................................................................190
8.2.8 HCS-48U7/U8/U9 series congress unit .................................................................................................192
8.2.9 HCS-48U10/80 series congress unit ......................................................................................................193
8.2.10 HCS-4860 series congress unit ............................................................................................................194
8.2.11 HCS-4840DHT multi-function connector............................................................................................196
8.2.12 HCS-4842DHT channel selector..........................................................................................................197
8.2.13 HCS-4813&HCS-4815 congress unit ..................................................................................................198
8.2.14 HCS-4827H Handheld Microphone & HCS-4827SELM 64 Channel Selector...................................199
8.2.15 HCS-4857 Lifting microphone ............................................................................................................201
8.3 Peripheral equipment and accessories...............................................................................................................204
8.3.1 Pluggable stem microphone...................................................................................................................204
8.3.2 Earphone................................................................................................................................................205
8.3.3 Accessories ............................................................................................................................................206
8.4 System connection............................................................................................................................................208
8.4.1 Mains cables...........................................................................................................................................208
8.4.2 Audio cables...........................................................................................................................................208
8.4.3 Earphone................................................................................................................................................208
8.5Display language list..........................................................................................................................................209
Appendix：Custom-made cable................................................................................................................................211
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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-4800
Fully Digital Congress System. It includes the detailed
description of the functions and interfaces of the
HCS-4800 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-4800 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-4800 congress main unit (CMU) and
extension main unit (EMU).
Chapter 3
：
Congress unit
Detailed descriptions of the functions and indications,
installation and connection, configuration and operation
of the HCS-4800 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-8685 interpreter unit.
Chapter5
：
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-4800 peripheral equipment
and the accessories, e.g. stem microphones,
earphones, etc.
Chapter 7
：
Environment and maintenance
An introduction to the work environment and the
maintenance of HCS-4800 system.
Chapter 8
：
Specifications
Main technical parameters of HCS-4800 system.
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Installation & User Guide
This manual is applicable to:
Congress main units
HCS-4800MA/20
Fully Digital Congress System Main Unit (discussion, voting, 64
CHs, single-mode optical fiber interface)
HCS-4800MB/20
Fully Digital Congress System Main Unit (discussion, voting,
built-in PA)
HCS-4800MC/20
Fully Digital Congress System Main Unit (discussion, voting)
HCS-4800MC
Fully Digital Congress System Main Unit (discussion, voting)
HCS-8600MEA2
Fully Digital Congress System Extension Main Unit (dual backup
power inputs，with 2 single-mode optical fiber interfaces, 5
congress unit outlets)
HCS-8600MEA
Fully Digital Congress System Extension Main Unit (with 2
single-mode optical fiber interfaces, 5 congress unit outlets)
HCS-8600MES
Fully Digital Congress System Extension Unit (3 congress unit
outlets)
Congress units
HCS-4890N/80 series congress units
HCS-4890NCVSE_B/80
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (tabletop,
discussion, 5 voting keys, built-in contactless IC-Card slot, 64
CHs, 4.3" touch screen, black)
HCS-4890NDVSE_B/80
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (tabletop, discussion,
5 voting keys, built-in contactless IC-Card slot, 64 CHs, 4.3" touch
screen, black)
HCS-4890NCS_B/80
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (tabletop,
discussion, 4.3" touch screen, Braille, black)
HCS-4890NDS_B/80
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (tabletop, discussion,
4.3" touch screen, Braille, black)
HCS-4891/80 series congress units
HCS-4891CVS_B/80
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (tabletop,
discussion, voting,64 CHs×2, 4.3" touch screen, black)
HCS-4891DVS_B/80
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (tabletop,
discussion, voting, 64 CHs×2, 4.3" touch screen, black)
HCS-4891C_B/80
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (tabletop,
discussion, 4.3" touch screen, black)
HCS-4891D_B/80
FullyDigital Congress System Delegate Unit (tabletop, discussion,
4.3" touch screen, black)
HCS-4891RCVS_S/80
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (tabletop,
discussion, voting, 64 CHs×2, 4.3" touch screen, rectangular
columnar metal microphone, silver microphone + black base)
HCS-4891RDVS_S/80
(tabletop, discussion, voting, 64 CHs×2, 4.3" touch screen,
rectangular columnar metal microphone, silver microphone +
black base)
HCS-4891RC_S/80
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (tabletop, discussion,
voting, 64 CHs×2, 4.3" touch screen, rectangular columnar metal
microphone, silver microphone + black base)
HCS-4891RD_S/80
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (tabletop, discussion,
4.3" touch screen, rectangular columnar metal microphone, silver
microphone + black base)
HCS-4891RCVS_S/80/2M
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (tabletop,
discussion, voting, 64 CHs×2, 4.3" touch screen, rectangular
columnar metal microphone, main microphone + backup
microphone, silver microphone + black base)
HCS-4891RDVS_S/80/2M
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (tabletop, discussion,
voting, 64 CHs×2, 4.3" touch screen, rectangular columnar metal
microphone, main microphone + backup microphone, silver
microphone + black base)
HCS-4891RC_S/80/2M
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (tabletop,
discussion, 4.3" touch screen, rectangular columnar metal
microphone, main microphone + backup microphone, silver
microphone + black base)
HCS-4891RD_S/80/2M
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (tabletop, discussion,
4.3" touch screen, rectangular columnar metal microphone, main
microphone + backup microphone, silver microphone + black
base)
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HCS-4838 series congress units
HCS-4838RCS/80
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit
(tabletop, discussion, 64 CHs, OLED,
rectangular columnar metal microphone,
Braille, black microphone +charcoal gray base)
HCS-4838RDS/80
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit
(tabletop, discussion, 64 CHs, OLED,
rectangular columnar metal microphone,
Braille, black microphone +charcoal gray base)
HCS-4838RC
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (tabletop,
discussion, rectangular columnar metal microphone, Braille, black
microphone +charcoal gray base)
HCS-4838RD
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (tabletop, discussion,
rectangular columnar metal microphone, Braille, black
microphone +charcoal gray base)
HCS-4838CS/80
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (tabletop,
discussion, 64 CHs, OLED, Braille, charcoal gray)
HCS-4838DS/80
FullyDigital Congress System Delegate Unit (tabletop, discussion,
64 CHs, OLED, Braille, charcoal gray)
HCS-4838C
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit(tabletop,
discussion, Braille, charcoal gray)
HCS-4838D
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (tabletop, discussion,
Braille, charcoal gray )
HCS-48U6/80 series congress units
HCS-48U6CMICM/80
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (flush-mounting,
discussion, HCS-48U6VOT and HCS-48U6SPK can be
connected, black)
HCS-48U6DMICM/80
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (flush-mounting,
discussion, HCS-48U6VOT and HCS-48U6SPK can be
connected, black)
HCS-48U6CMICS
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (flush-mounting,
discussion, HCS-48U6SELM/80 needed , black)
HCS-48U6DMICS
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (flush-mounting,
discussion, HCS-48U6SELM/80 needed , black)
HCS-48U6SELM/80
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (flush-mounting,
discussion, HCS-48U6SELM/80 needed, black)
HCS-48U6DVOTTW
Fully Digital Voting Unit (flush-mounting, 3 voting keys, built-in
contactless IC-Card slot, HCS-48U6SELM/80 or
HCS-48U6MICM/80 needed, black)
HCS-48U6DVOTFW
Fully Digital Voting Unit (flush-mounting, 5 voting keys, built-in
contactless IC-Card slot, HCS-48U6SELM/80 or
HCS-48U6MICM/80 needed, black)
HCS-48U6SPK
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (flush-mounting,
discussion, HCS-48U6VOT and HCS-48U6SPK can be
connected, black)
HCS-48U7/80 series congress unit
HCS-48U7CM/80
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (flush-mounting,
discussion, built-in loudspeaker and 3.5mm TRS headphones
jack, black)
HCS-48U7DM/80
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (flush-mounting,
discussion, built-in loudspeaker and 3.5mm TRS headphones
jack, black)
HCS-48U9/80 series congress units:
HCS-48U9CVSW/80
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (flush-mounting,
discussion, 5 voting keys, contactless IC-Card reader, 64 CHs,
256x32 LCD, black)
HCS-48U9DVSW/80
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (flush-mounting,
discussion, 5 voting keys, contactless IC-Card reader, 64 CHs,
256x32 LCD, black)
HCS-48U10/80 series congress units:
HCS-48U10CVSE/80
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (flush-mounting,
discussion, 3 voting keys, built-in contactless IC-Card slot, 64
CHs, OLED, black)
HCS-48U10DVSE/80
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (flush-mounting,
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discussion, 3 voting keys, built-in contactless IC-Card slot, 64
CHs, OLED, black)
HCS-48U10DS/80
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (flush-mounting,
discussion, 64 CHs, OLED, black)
HCS-48U10DDS/80
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (flush-mounting,
discussion, 64 CHs, 2 channel selectors, OLED, dual predefined
position, black)
HCS-4860/80 series congress units:
HCS-4860CS_B/80
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (tabletop,
discussion, rectangular columnar metal microphone, 64 CHs,
OLED, black)
HCS-4860DS_B /80
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (tabletop, discussion,
rectangular columnar metal microphone, 64 CHs, OLED, black)
HCS-4860C_B /80
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (tabletop,
discussion, rectangular columnar metal microphone, black)
HCS-4860D_B /80
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (tabletop, discussion,
rectangular columnar metal microphone, black)
HCS-4860/80/2M series dual backup microphone
congress units
HCS-4860C_B/80/2M
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (tabletop,
discussion, rectangular columnar metal microphone, main
microphone + backup microphone, black)
HCS-4860D_B/80/2M
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (tabletop, discussion,
rectangular columnar metal microphone, main microphone +
backup microphone, black)
HCS-4860X/80 series congress unit
HCS-4860CX_B/80
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (tabletop,
discussion, XLR connector for condenser microphone with +36 V
phantom power, black)
HCS-4860DX_B/80
FullyDigital Congress System Delegate Unit (tabletop, discussion,
XLR connector for condenser microphone with +36 V phantom
power, black)
HCS-4860CXD/80
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit(tabletop,
discussion, XLR connector for condenser microphone with +46 V
phantom power,digital audio + analog audio dual backup output,
black)
HCS-4860DXD/80
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit(tabletop, discussion,
XLR connector for condenser microphone with +46 V phantom
power,digital audio + analog audio dual backup output, black)
HCS-484* series congress unit
HCS-4840DHT
Multi-function Connector (for connection to 4 pcs of
HCS-4842DHT channel selectors, silver)
HCS-4842DHT
64-Channel Selector (flush-mounting, HCS-4840DHT needed,
black)
HCS-4841DMIC
Multi-function Connector (for connection to 2 condenser
microphones, +48 V phantom power, with microphone On/Off
button, black)
HCS-4813 series congress unit
HCS-4813C
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (tabletop, invisible
microphone, 5 voting keys, 64 CHs, black)
HCS-4813D
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (tabletop, invisible
microphone, 5 voting keys, 64 CHs, black)
HCS-4815 series congress unit
HCS-4815C
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit (tabletop, invisible
microphone, black)
HCS-4815D
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit (tabletop, invisible
microphone, black)
HCS-4827 series congress unit
HCS-4827H
Handheld Microphone (flush-mounting,HCS-4827SELM needed,
black)
HCS-4827SELM
Flush-mounting 64-Channel Selector (black)
HCS-4857 series congress unit
HCS-4857C
Fully Digital Congress System Chairman Unit(flush-mounting,
discussion, lifting microhone, black)
HCS-4857D
Fully Digital Congress System Delegate Unit(flush-mounting,
discussion, lifting microhone, black)
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Interpreter Unit
HCS-8685
Fully Digital Congress System Interpreter Unit (64 CHs, 6.8” TFT
LCD, microphone, loudspeaker)
Earphone
EP-830
Single earphone
EP-820AS
Single earphone
EP-822 Single earphone
EP-823L Single earphone
(left, TRS connector, Ring: NC)
EP-823R
Single earphone
(right, TRS connector, Ring: NC)
EP-960AH
Interpreter headset (for HCS-8685)
Interpreter headphone(Use for HCS-8685)
EP-960BH Interpreter headphone
HCS-5100PA
Headphone
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Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Summary
By using TAIDEN originated MCA-STREAM
2.0(Multi_Channel_ Audio STREAM) digital processing
and transmitting technologies, TAIDEN HCS-4800
Series 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-4800 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.
By supporting 48 kHz audio sampling rate, all 64
channels feature a 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency
response.
HCS-4800 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, performing different tasks.
Figure 1.1.1 System overview
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1.2 System technology
MCA-STREAM 2.0 muti-channel audio digital
transmitting technology
TAIDEN proprietary MCA-STREAM 2.0 technology is
the essential data transmission technology in the
HCS-4800 system, e.g. transmitting up to 64 CHs high
quality digital, control and other information data over a
single dedicated 100 Mbps high speed 8-pin cable or
cat5e cable with a drain wire. 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.
By virtue of using the MCA-STREAM 2.0 technology,
HCS-4800 Series Fully Digital Congress System
carries out:
Ease of system cabling and enhancement of system
reliability by utilizing a single dedicated 8-pin cable or
cat5e cable with a drain wire 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 100 dB and isolation is better than
85 dB. The frequency response verges on 20 Hz to 20
kHz; making the system sound approaching 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.
By virtue of using the MCA-STREAM 2.0 technology,
HCS-4800 Series Fully Digital Congress System
carries out:
Ease of system cabling and enhancement of
system reliability by utilizing a single dedicated
8-pin cable or cat5e cable with a drain wire 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 100 dB
and isolation is better than 85 dB. The frequency
response verges on 20Hz to 20 kHz; making the
system sound approaching 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.
HCS-4800 system hardware structure
HCS-4800 system hardware is an embedded structure
based on dual high performance CPU. Even in
stand-alone mode, HCS-4800 is competent for the
management of various meetings via several basic
conference management facilities, such as basic
microphone management, electronic voting,
multilingual simultaneous interpretation, etc.
Figure 1.1.2HCS-4800 system hardware structure
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Figure 1.1.3MCA-STREAM 2.0 data stream format
Modular system structure
Any kind of configuration can be set up just by
daisy-chaining HCS-4800 congress units. The modular
system structure of HCS-4800 is applicable to any kind
of conference 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.
Dual congress main unit hot spare
HCS-4800 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.
HCS-4800 system software infrastructure
HCS-4800 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
conference more flexibly.
HCS-4800 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
conference related information from loss in case of a
crash of the main server. As a result, security and
reliability of the conference system are improved vitally.
Duplicate and backup connection via “Closed
Loop - Daisy Chain” connection
For important meetings, especially those which
consider connection reliability as their leading point,
HCS-4800 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 simplicity of
cabling as well as the improvement of the system
reliability through duplicate and backup connection
functions.
Advanced 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 RS232 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, conference 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
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
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makes the conference system merge with intelligent
building networks.
CMU 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 (8P-DIN) trunk-line cable outlets. If more
congress units are needed, additional extension main
units HCS-8600MEA or HCS-8300MEA2 are required,
each EMU has five (8P-DIN) trunk-line cable outlets.
HCS-4800 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, electric voting and 64 CHs digital audio
transmission. By operating HCS-4800 application
software in PC-controlled mode, more comprehensive
management facilities can be implemented.
Contribution 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 tabletop, flush-mounted and component.
Each style consists of various products, which
significantly enriches users’ choices.
Low power consumption design is adopted in
HCS-8600 and HCS-4800 series congress units,
convenient for wiring and installation.
All congress units of HCS-8600 and HCS-4800 series
(except HCS-8368/8668/8638/8665 series) are
supplied by the main unit’s 8P-DIN interface. Since the
power capacity of the 8P-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 8P-DIN
interface. Otherwise the system will not work properly
or automatic protection will be triggered.
Application software
HCS-4800 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-4800 application software
integrated into the HCS-4800 system, the operator
manages all aspects of the conference centrally. The
operation turns out to be easy and efficient.
HCS-4800 application software have various of parts:
System Setup Management, Microphone Management,
Voting Management, Simultaneous Interpretation,
Multi-User Conference Control Management, Dual PC
Server Hot Spare, Agenda Control, Dual System Main
Unit Hot Spare, etc.
Installation and transportation
Easy installation is another important feature of
HCS-4800 system. HCS-4800 digital congress units
have a 1.5-meter 8P-DIN cable (with male connector)
and a 0.6-meter 8P-DIN cable (with female connector)
or have two RJ45 sockets (cat5e cable with a drain
wire & RJ45 plug with metal shield for connection). 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
Discussion
“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 delegate
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 TAIDEN conference management
system software
VIP unit can be activated in any mode freely,
as long as the active microphone capacity is
not full
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
64 CHs simultaneous interpretation
Supporting 48 kHz audio sampling rate, all 64
channels perfectly reproducing audio frequencies
between 20 Hz and 20 kHz
HCS-4800 system can accommodate 378
simultaneous 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.
Gain and EQ (5 band) of each microphone
adjustable separately for different acoustic
features to get perfect sound performance for
different orators. It features also 5 pre-defined
input channels and 3 output interpretation
channels and their corresponding short keys,
high lightness 256×64 graphic LCD with
back-lighting, built-in IC-Card reader and audio
record and 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 can join in the meeting
Voting
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
Dedicated software for more forms of voting:
For/Against
Parliamentary: YES/NO/ABSTAIN
Questionnaire: 1/2/3/4/5
Audience response: --/-/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)
Information display
By using the information display of the HCS-4800
application software, conference title, content,
conference related information as well as
meeting related notice can be displayed on large
screen display (or projector).
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Contribution units equipped with graphic 256x32
LCD show:
Active microphone amount, request amount,
delegates’ signed-in and voting results, etc.
Messages (messages from system
administrator to all or part of participants)
Multilingual (simplified/traditional Chinese and
English, etc.) menu
Contribution units equipped with LCD show:
English menu
Channel number and language name
Automatic video tracking system
Automatic video tracking can be carried out with video
switch unit and camera are installed.
Remote control and remote diagnosis
Using advanced TCP/IP network protocol in
communication between PC and CMU - to implement
remote control, remote diagnosis and remote update
for the conference system - for easy central control of a
multi-room configuration.
Intercom
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.
Multi-room configuration function
The built-in intercom facility allows bidirectional vocal
communication between conference participants,
interpreters and operators, if an operator unit is in the
system. Extra equipment is not required.
Integrated optical fiber interface
Optical fiber interface is integrated into HCS-4800MA
congress main unit, in cooperation with HCS-8600
series extension main unit, audio input & output device.
Thus several mutually distant conference rooms can be
combined and be operated as one venue.
HCS-4800MA congress main unit and HCS-8600
series extension main unit can be connected by optical
fiber or Cat.5e cable.
Seamlessly Integrated with Conference
Sign-in System and the Central Control
System
The seamless integration of HCS-4800 Series Fully
Digital Congress System, TAIDEN conference sign-in
system and central control system provides
comprehensive conference system solutions. Besides
the basic conference management (discussion, voting,
simultaneous interpretation, video tracking, etc.), it also
provides conference sign-in and access control for the
conference participants. Furthermore, it gives complete
facilities to manage conference system power supply
and peripheral multimedia equipment, surrounding
lights, projector display and sound equipment. The
easy incorporation of peripheral components upgrades
the system into an advanced intelligent conference
system with integrated solutions for conferencing,
audio, lighting control, etc.
Fully compatible with TAIDEN HCS-8600
Series Paperless Multi-media Congress
System
Fully compatible with TAIDEN HCS-8600 Series
Paperless Multimedia Congress System: HCS-8600
series congress units can be connected to the
HCS-4800 system, and HCS-4800 series congress
units can be connected to the HCS-8600 system
(exclusive functions only available with HCS-8600
contribution units).
Other facilities
With the multi-channel audio input & output
device (several units cascadable), multi-channel
audio signals are available as output signals for
infrared language distribution system or
recording
Built-in self-detecting functions in each
contribution unit for automatic detection of
microphone and keys
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1.4 Features
System reliability
System reliability, as described below, has always been
the guiding principle while designing HCS-4800 series
fully digital conference system:
Dual congress main unit hot spare
System software imports the hot-spare dual
server structure by operating the main server and
the back-up server at the same time
Dual connection backup is implemented between
HCS-4800MA/20 congress main unit and
HCS-8600MEA extension main unit via optical
fiber and Cat.5 cable
"Closed Loop - Daisy Chain" connection topology,
breakdown or replacement of a congress unit and
connection failure of a cable will not influence
other congress units
Built-in communication auto termination function
to prevent system collapse if the TCP/IP cable is
pulled out
Auto recovery function, supports “PnP”
If PC malfunction happens, CMU will return to
control status automatically and take over control
of the meeting, ensuring continuation of the
meeting process
System technological progress
HCS-4800 Series Fully Digital Congress System -
based on TAIDEN originated independent intellectual
property rights digital processing and transmitting
technologies MCA-STREAM 2.0 - adopts embedded
hardware structure based on high performance dual
CPU. HCS-4800 application software is based on
Client/Server and hot-spare dual server structure. CMU
and PC use advanced TCP/IP protocol for
communication, perfectly integrated to benefit from
modern technologies.
Furthermore, conference sign-in system and central
control system can be integrated into TAIDEN
HCS-4800 Series Fully Digital Congress System to
provide the first complete and efficient solution in the
world.
System operability
CMU controls efficiently: basic microphone control,
simultaneous interpretation, video tracking, voting -
without the intervention of an operator.
With a PC and HCS-4800 application software, more
functions can be achieved, including enhanced
microphone control, simultaneous interpretation,
delegate information management, sign-in control,
meeting data management and distribution, voting
control and output audio processing. HCS-4800
application software can also be set up according to
user requirements.
HCS-4800 application software adopts Client/Server
structure - the process of the meeting is controlled by
the operator from any PC within the same LAN. If PC
malfunction occurs, CMU will return to control status
automatically and take over control of the meeting,
ensuring continuation of the meeting.
Fine extensibility
The interpreter unit of HCS-4800 has a maximum of 64
channels (including floor channel) and satisfies the
requirements of large-scale international meetings:
allocating a language for each channel, selecting a
channel, interlock facility. To avoid reciprocal
interference and crosstalk the language of each
channel can be released separately. The system
supports a maximum of 4096 congress units and an
infinite number of channel selectors.
HCS-4800 system is modular: just daisy-chain
HCS-4800 units to set-up a configuration. If extra
system capacity is needed, units can be connected
easily, starting from any access point.
Economical and convenient installation
In virtue of the fully digital techniques of HCS-4800
system, system installation becomes simple and
economical, especially in conjunction with the
economical and durable HCS-4800 system dedicated
8-PIN cable or cat5e cable with a drain wire. The cable,
suitable for the requirements of any kind of meeting,
transmits up to 64 high quality audio signals, control
data and information simultaneously.
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An ID can be assigned by default or manually to each
conference unit bearing a unique serial number for
convenient maintenance.
System connection reliability is improved by the
professional 8P-DIN standard plug and clasp which
facilitates system installation as well as disassembly.
Cat5e Ethernet cable with a drain wire can be used as
connection cable and extension cable. As a result of
the daisy-chain design of the contribution units,
insertion into the system can be done at any desired
point, simplifying equipment extension and
maintenance significantly.
System maintenance
TAIDEN application software provides testing functions
for online testing the operating conditions such as
validity of the keys, LCD and microphones.
A detailed test report is issued for quick and simple
maintenance of the system device.
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