Taiden hcs-8300 User manual

New Generation Paperless Multimedia Congress System
Installation and Operating Manual
V 1.8
Digital Congress System

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Remark:
All rights reserved for translation, reprint or reproduction
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 CongressMatrix、mMediaCongress are the registered trademarks of TAIDEN Co., Ltd.
CobraNet is the registered trademark of Cirrus Logic, Inc.
Dante is the registered trademark of Audinate Pty 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 - 120 V 60 Hz or AC 220 V - 240 V 50 Hz
19. The quantity of connected transceivers in one system
should not exceed prescribed quantity. 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 nearby in your region.
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 useable 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: To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, DO NOT expose units to rain
or moisture.
WARNING:
The apparatus should be
connected to a mains socket outlet with a
protective earthing connection.

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Contents
Installation & User Guide.........................................................................................................VIII
Chapter 1. Introduction...............................................................................................................1
1.1 Summary.......................................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 System equipment ......................................................................................................................................................16
1.2.1 Congress main unit (CMU)........................................................................................................................................16
1.2.2 Contribution units ......................................................................................................................................................16
1.2.3 Interpreter unit...........................................................................................................................................................16
1.3 Application software ....................................................................................................................................................16
1.4 Functions and features................................................................................................................................................17
Chapter 2 Congress main unit (CMU)......................................................................................18
2.1 Fully Digital Congress System Main Unit....................................................................................................................19
2.1.1 Functions and instructions.........................................................................................................................................19
2.1.2 Installation.................................................................................................................................................................22
2.1.3 Connection................................................................................................................................................................23
2.1.4 Configuration and operation......................................................................................................................................25
2.1.5 Configuration and operation - slave mode.................................................................................................................46
2.2 Extension Main Unit....................................................................................................................................................47
2.2.1 Functions and instructions.........................................................................................................................................47
2.2.2 Installation.................................................................................................................................................................48
2.2.3 Connection................................................................................................................................................................49
2.3 Extension Unit.............................................................................................................................................................50
2.3.1 Functions and instructions.........................................................................................................................................50
2.3.2 Installation.................................................................................................................................................................51
Chapter 3 Congress unit ..........................................................................................................52
3.1 Overview.....................................................................................................................................................................52
3.2 HCS-8315 series congress unit ..................................................................................................................................54
3.2.1 Functions and instructions.........................................................................................................................................54
3.2.2 Connection................................................................................................................................................................57
3.2.3 Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................59
3.3 HCS-8335 series economical multimedia terminal .....................................................................................................63
3.3.1 Functions and indications..........................................................................................................................................63
3.3.2 Installation.................................................................................................................................................................66
3.3.3 Connection................................................................................................................................................................67
3.3.4 Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................69
3.4 HCS-8336 SDI monitor ...............................................................................................................................................75
3.4.1 Functions and indications..........................................................................................................................................75
3.4.2 Installation.................................................................................................................................................................76
3.4.3 Connection................................................................................................................................................................77
3.4.4 Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................78
3.5 HCS-8338/8348 series new generation paperless multimedia congress terminal......................................................81
3.5.1 Functions and instructions.........................................................................................................................................81
3.5.2 Installation.................................................................................................................................................................84
3.5.3 Connection................................................................................................................................................................86

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3.5.4 Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................87
Chapter 4 Interpreter unit .......................................................................................................107
4.1 HCS-4385U/50..........................................................................................................................................................108
4.1.1 Functions and indications........................................................................................................................................108
4.1.2 Installation............................................................................................................................................................... 111
4.1.3 Connection..............................................................................................................................................................112
4.1.4 Setup.......................................................................................................................................................................114
4.1.5 Operation ................................................................................................................................................................119
4.2 HCS-8385 .................................................................................................................................................................121
4.2.1 Functions and indications........................................................................................................................................121
4.2.2 Connection..............................................................................................................................................................124
4.2.3 Setup.......................................................................................................................................................................126
4.2.4 Operation ................................................................................................................................................................131
4.2.5 HCS-8385HDMI ......................................................................................................................................................133
Chapter 5 System connection and basic setup procedure .....................................................135
5.1 System connection....................................................................................................................................................135
5.1.1 Connection principles..............................................................................................................................................135
5.1.2 Connection between the CMU/EMU and the contribution units...............................................................................139
5.1.3 Connection between HCS-8300 PMCS and automatic video tracking system........................................................140
5.1.4 Connection between HCS-8300 PMCS and digital infrared language distribution system......................................141
5.1.5 Connection between HCS-8300 PMCS and central control system........................................................................143
5.1.6 Connection between HCS-8300 PMCS and Conference Sign-in System...............................................................144
5.1.7 Combine/split congress rooms easily......................................................................................................................145
5.1.8 Interpreter booth combination & split.......................................................................................................................147
5.1.9 Connection to remote interpretation ........................................................................................................................148
5.2 Basic configuration of congress system....................................................................................................................149
Chapter 6 Peripherals and accessories..................................................................................151
6.1 HCS-8300MO Series ................................................................................................................................................151
6.1.1 Functions and instructions.......................................................................................................................................151
6.1.2 Connection..............................................................................................................................................................154
6.1.3 Configuration and operation....................................................................................................................................156
6.2 HCS-8300MI Series ..................................................................................................................................................160
6.2.1 Functions and instructions.......................................................................................................................................160
6.2.2 Connection..............................................................................................................................................................163
6.2.3 Configuration and operation....................................................................................................................................164
6.3 HCS-8300MX............................................................................................................................................................168
6.3.1 Functions and instructions.......................................................................................................................................168
6.3.2 Connection..............................................................................................................................................................169
6.3.3 Configuration and operation....................................................................................................................................170
6.4 HCS-8300MX/FS ......................................................................................................................................................172
6.4.1 Functions and instructions.......................................................................................................................................172
6.4.2 Connection..............................................................................................................................................................174
6.4.3 Configuration and operation....................................................................................................................................175
6.5 HCS-8302MX/FS ......................................................................................................................................................179
6.5.1 Functions and instructions.......................................................................................................................................179
6.5.2 Connection..............................................................................................................................................................181

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6.5.3 Configuration and operation....................................................................................................................................183
6.6 HCS-8300KMX..........................................................................................................................................................186
6.6.1 Functions and instructions.......................................................................................................................................186
6.6.2 Connection..............................................................................................................................................................186
6.7 HCS-8300PM/PM2....................................................................................................................................................187
6.7.1 Functions and instructions.......................................................................................................................................187
6.7.2 Connection..............................................................................................................................................................188
6.8 HCS-8319 .................................................................................................................................................................189
6.8.1 Functions and instructions.......................................................................................................................................189
6.8.2 Connection..............................................................................................................................................................189
6.8.3 Operation ................................................................................................................................................................190
6.9 HCS-8301 series digital audio mixer.........................................................................................................................193
6.9.1 Functions and instructions.......................................................................................................................................193
6.9.2 Connection..............................................................................................................................................................197
6.9.3 Configuration and operation....................................................................................................................................198
6.10 Microphone .............................................................................................................................................................200
6.11 Earphone.................................................................................................................................................................201
6.12 Accessories.............................................................................................................................................................202
Chapter 7 Working environment and maintenance ................................................................205
7.1 Public areas ..............................................................................................................................................................205
7.2 Technical rooms ........................................................................................................................................................205
7.3 Interpreter booths......................................................................................................................................................205
7.4 System operator room...............................................................................................................................................206
7.5 Ventilation..................................................................................................................................................................206
7.6 Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................................206
7.7 Storage......................................................................................................................................................................206
Chapter 8 Technical specifications.........................................................................................207
8.1 System specifications................................................................................................................................................207
8.2 Congress system main unit.......................................................................................................................................208
8.2.1 Congress main unit .................................................................................................................................................208
8.2.2 Extension main unit.................................................................................................................................................209
8.2.3 Extension unit..........................................................................................................................................................210
8.3 Congress unit............................................................................................................................................................211
8.3.1 HCS-8315 series congress unit...............................................................................................................................211
8.3.2 HCS-8335 series congress unit...............................................................................................................................212
8.3.3 HCS-8336 SDI monitor............................................................................................................................................214
8.3.4 HCS-8338/8348 series congress terminal...............................................................................................................215
8.4 Interpreter unit...........................................................................................................................................................217
8.4.1 HCS-8385 ...............................................................................................................................................................217
8.4.2 HCS-8385 ...............................................................................................................................................................218
8.4.3 HCS-8385HDMI ......................................................................................................................................................219
8.5 Peripheral equipment and accessories.....................................................................................................................220
8.5.1 HCS-8300MO series...............................................................................................................................................220
8.5.2 HCS-8300MI series.................................................................................................................................................221
8.5.3 HCS-8300MX..........................................................................................................................................................222
8.5.4 HCS-8300MX/FS.....................................................................................................................................................223

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8.5.5 HCS-8302MX/FS.....................................................................................................................................................224
8.5.6 HCS-8300KMX........................................................................................................................................................225
8.5.7 HCS-8300PM/PM2..................................................................................................................................................226
8.5.8 HCS-8319 ...............................................................................................................................................................227
8.5.9 HCS-8301 ...............................................................................................................................................................228
8.5.10 Microphone ...........................................................................................................................................................229
8.5.11 Earphone...............................................................................................................................................................230
8.5.12 Accessories...........................................................................................................................................................232
8.6 System connection....................................................................................................................................................234
8.6.1 Mains cables ...........................................................................................................................................................234
8.6.2 Audio cables............................................................................................................................................................234
8.6.3 Earphone.................................................................................................................................................................234
8.7 Display language list .................................................................................................................................................235
Appendices：Custom-made cables .......................................................................................236
AppendixⅠ: Dedicated 6 PIN Extension Cable ..............................................................................................................236
Appendix Ⅱ: CBL2SS-01 Professional 2-pin Cable for Conference System.................................................................237
Appendix Ⅲ: CBL4PK-01 Power Adapter Cable............................................................................................................238
Appendix Ⅳ: CBL4PT-02 Power Branch Cable .............................................................................................................239
Appendix Ⅴ: CBL4PS 4-pin Extension Cable................................................................................................................240
Appendix Ⅵ: Cat.6 Gigabit Ethernet Cable....................................................................................................................241

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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-8300
Series Paperless Multimedia Congress System
(PMCS). It includes the detailed description of the
functions and interfaces as well as of the components,
connection, installation, set-up and operation of the
HCS-8300 system.
The manual is divided into the following chapters:
Chapter 1：Introduction
An introduction to the HCS-8300 Series Paperless
Multimedia Congress 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-8300 PMCS congress main unit (CMU),
extension main unit (EMU) and the extension unit
(HCS-8300MES).
Chapter 3：Congress unit
Detailed descriptions of the functions and indications,
installation and connection, configuration and operation
of the HCS-8300 PMCS discussion units.
Chapter 4：Interpreter unit
Detailed descriptions of the functions and indications,
installation and connection, configuration and operation
of the HCS-8300 PMCS 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-8300 peripheral equipment
and accessories, e.g. stem microphone and
earphones.
Chapter 7：Environment and maintenance
An introduction to the work environment and
maintenance of HCS-8300 PMCS.
Chapter 8：Specifications
Main technical parameters of HCS-8300 PMCS.

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Installation & User Guide
This manual is applicable to:
Congress main units
HCS-8300MAU/FS
Fully Digital Congress System Main Unit (discussion, voting, 64
CHs, 256x32 LCD, MIC. group outputs, AES/EBU digital
input/output, single-mode optical fiber interface, CobraNet
interface)
HCS-8300MAD/FS/20
Fully Digital Congress System Main Unit (discussion, voting, 64
CHs, 256x32 LCD, MIC. group outputs, AES/EBU digital
input/output, To Mixer interface, single-mode optical fiber
interface, Dante interface)
HCS-8300MB/20
Fully Digital Congress System Main Unit (discussion, voting, 64
CHs, 256x32 LCD, MIC. group outputs)
HCS-8300MB
Fully Digital Congress System Main Unit (discussion, voting, 64
CHs, 256x32 LCD, MIC. group outputs)
HCS-8300ME/FS
Fully Digital Congress System Extension Main Unit (with 2
single-mode optical fiber interfaces)
HCS-8300ME
Fully Digital Congress System Extension Main Unit
HCS-8300MES
Fully Digital Congress System Extension Unit
Congress Unit
HCS-8338 Series:
HCS-8338AC(-NP) chairman unit, Chinese panel
HCS-8338ACE(-NP)
chairman unit, English panel
HCS-8338AD(-NP) delegate unit, Chinese panel
HCS-8338ADE(-NP) delegate unit, English panel
New Generation Paperless Multimedia Congress Terminal (10"
1280×800 LCD, capacitive touch panel, camera with 5 megapixel,
speech, voting, 64 CHs×2, paperless conference functions, video
conversation, video display, multiple channel VOD and
broadcasting, conference service, built-in contactless IC-Card
reader, fingerprint identification, internet access, built-in E-ink
nameplate (“-NP” as suffix only), printed nameplate for other
types)
HCS-8338NBC(-NP) chairman unit, Chinese panel
HCS-8338NBCE(-NP) chairman unit, English panel
HCS-8338NBD(-NP)
delegate unit, Chinese panel
HCS-8338NBDE(-NP) delegate unit, English panel
New Generation Paperless Multimedia Congress Terminal (10"
1280×800 LCD, capacitive touch panel, camera with 5 megapixel,
speech, voting, 64 CHs×2, paperless conference functions, video
conversation, video display, multiple channel VOD and
broadcasting, conference service, built-in contactless IC-Card
reader, internet access, built-in E-ink nameplate (“-NP” as suffix
only), printed nameplate for other types)
HCS-8338BC(-NP) chairman unit, Chinese panel
HCS-8338BCE(-NP)
chairman unit, English panel
HCS-8338BD(-NP) delegate unit, Chinese panel
HCS-8338BDE(-NP)
delegate unit, English panel
New Generation Paperless Multimedia Congress Terminal (10"
1280×800 LCD, capacitive touch panel, camera with 5 megapixel,
speech, voting, 64 CHs×2, paperless conference functions, video
conversation, video display, multiple channel VOD and
broadcasting, conference service, built-in contactless IC-Card
reader, built-in E-ink nameplate (“-NP” as suffix only), printed
nameplate for other types)
HCS-8348 Series:
HCS-8348AC(-NP) chairman unit, Chinese panel
HCS-8348ACE(-NP) chairman unit, English panel
HCS-8348AD(-NP) delegate unit, Chinese panel
HCS-8348ADE(-NP)
delegate unit, English panel
New Generation Paperless Multimedia Congress Terminal
(microphone array, 10" 1280×800 LCD, capacitive touch panel,
camera with 5 megapixel, speech, voting, 64 CHs×2, paperless