Taiden HCS-8600 Series User manual

Paperless Multimedia Congress System
Installation and Operating Manual
V 1.0

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The equipment must be connected to earth!
This product conforms to the rules of the European directive 2014/30/EU.
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.
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TAIDEN CongressMatrix、mMediaCongress are the registered trademarks of TAIDEN Co., Ltd.
CobraNet is the registered trademark of Cirrus Logic, Inc.
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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. 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..........................................................................................................VII
Chapter 1. Introduction...............................................................................................................1
1.1 Summary.......................................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 System equipment ......................................................................................................................................................10
1.2.1 Congress main unit (CMU)........................................................................................................................................10
1.2.2 Contribution units ......................................................................................................................................................10
1.2.3 Interpreter unit...........................................................................................................................................................10
1.3 Application software ....................................................................................................................................................10
1.4 Functions and features................................................................................................................................................11
Chapter 2 Congress main unit (CMU)......................................................................................12
2.1 Fully Digital Congress System Main Unit....................................................................................................................13
2.1.1 Functions and instructions.........................................................................................................................................13
2.1.2 Connection................................................................................................................................................................15
2.1.3 Configuration and operation......................................................................................................................................18
2.1.4 Configuration and operation - slave mode.................................................................................................................27
2.1.5 Web Control ..............................................................................................................................................................29
2.2 Extension Main Unit....................................................................................................................................................47
2.2.1 Functions and instructions.........................................................................................................................................47
2.2.2 Connection................................................................................................................................................................48
2.3 Extension Unit.............................................................................................................................................................49
2.3.1 Functions and instructions.........................................................................................................................................49
2.3.2 Installation.................................................................................................................................................................50
Chapter 3 Congress unit ..........................................................................................................51
3.1 Overview .....................................................................................................................................................................51
3.2 HCS-8668/8638 series paperless multimedia congress terminal ...............................................................................52
3.2.1 Functions and instructions.........................................................................................................................................52
3.2.2 Fixed Installation .......................................................................................................................................................56
3.2.3 Connection................................................................................................................................................................57
3.2.3 Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................59
3.3 HCS-8665 series compact multimedia congress terminal ..........................................................................................78
3.3.1 Functions and instructions.........................................................................................................................................78
3.3.2 Fixed installation........................................................................................................................................................80
3.3.3 Connection................................................................................................................................................................81
3.3.4 Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................82
3.4 HCS-8635 series compact multimedia congress terminal ..........................................................................................86
3.4.1 Functions and indications..........................................................................................................................................86
3.4.2 Installation.................................................................................................................................................................88
3.4.3 Connection................................................................................................................................................................89
3.4.4 Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................91
Chapter 4 Interpreter unit.........................................................................................................97
4.1 Functions and indications............................................................................................................................................98
4.2 Connection................................................................................................................................................................101
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4.2.1 Connecting to the CMU or the EMU........................................................................................................................101
4.2.2 Connection between Interpreter units......................................................................................................................101
4.2.3 External earphone...................................................................................................................................................102
4.2.4 External microphone ...............................................................................................................................................102
4.3 Setup.........................................................................................................................................................................103
4.3.1 Direct interpretation, relay interpretation and auto relay interpretation....................................................................103
4.3.2 LCD configuration menu..........................................................................................................................................105
4.3.3 Other configuration..................................................................................................................................................108
4.4 Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................109
4.4.1 Operation of listening area......................................................................................................................................109
4.4.2 Operation of speaking area.....................................................................................................................................110
Chapter 5 System connection and basic setup procedure..................................................... 111
5.1 System connection.................................................................................................................................................... 111
5.1.1 Connection principles..............................................................................................................................................111
5.1.2 Connection between the CMU/EMU and the contribution units...............................................................................113
5.1.3 Connection between HCS-8600 series congress system and automatic video tracking system.............................114
5.1.4 Connection between HCS-8600 series Congress System and Conference Sign-in System...................................115
5.2 Basic configuration of congress system....................................................................................................................116
Chapter 6 Peripherals and accessories..................................................................................118
6.1 HCS-8600MIO Audio Input & Output Device ............................................................................................................118
6.1.1 Functions and instructions.......................................................................................................................................118
6.1.2 Connection..............................................................................................................................................................120
6.1.3 Configuration and operation....................................................................................................................................121
6.1.4 Web page - SI Mode ...............................................................................................................................................124
6.2 HCS-8600KMX..........................................................................................................................................................132
6.2.1 Functions and instructions.......................................................................................................................................132
6.2.2 Connection..............................................................................................................................................................133
6.3 HCS-8600POE..........................................................................................................................................................135
6.3.1 Functions and instructions.......................................................................................................................................135
6.3.2 Connection..............................................................................................................................................................136
6.4 HCS-8368T(/50)........................................................................................................................................................137
6.4.1 Functions and instructions.......................................................................................................................................137
6.4.2 Connection..............................................................................................................................................................137
6.5 Microphone ...............................................................................................................................................................138
6.6 Earphone...................................................................................................................................................................140
6.7 Accessories...............................................................................................................................................................141
Chapter 7 Working environment and maintenance ................................................................145
7.1 Public areas ..............................................................................................................................................................145
7.2 Technical rooms ........................................................................................................................................................145
7.3 Interpreter booths......................................................................................................................................................145
7.4 System operator room...............................................................................................................................................146
7.5 Ventilation..................................................................................................................................................................146
7.6 Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................................146
7.7 Storage......................................................................................................................................................................146
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Chapter 8 Technical specifications.........................................................................................147
8.1 System specifications................................................................................................................................................147
8.2 Congress system main unit.......................................................................................................................................148
8.2.1 Congress main unit.................................................................................................................................................148
8.2.2 Extension main unit.................................................................................................................................................150
8.2.3 Extension unit..........................................................................................................................................................151
8.3 Congress unit............................................................................................................................................................152
8.3.1 HCS-8668 series congress terminal........................................................................................................................152
8.3.2 HCS-8638 series congress terminal........................................................................................................................153
8.3.3 HCS-8665 series congress terminal........................................................................................................................154
8.3.4 HCS-8665MON series congress terminal ...............................................................................................................155
8.3.5 HCS-8635 series congress terminal........................................................................................................................156
8.4 Interpreter unit...........................................................................................................................................................157
8.4.1 Physical characteristics...........................................................................................................................................157
8.4.2 Electrical characteristics..........................................................................................................................................157
8.5 Peripheral equipment and accessories.....................................................................................................................158
8.5.1 HCS-8600MIO series..............................................................................................................................................158
8.5.2 HCS-8600KMX........................................................................................................................................................159
8.5.3 HCS-8600POE........................................................................................................................................................160
8.5.4 HCS-8368T(/50)......................................................................................................................................................161
8.5.5 Microphone .............................................................................................................................................................162
8.5.6 Earphone.................................................................................................................................................................163
8.5.12 Accessories...........................................................................................................................................................164
8.6 System connection....................................................................................................................................................166
8.6.1 Mains cables...........................................................................................................................................................166
8.6.2 Audio cables............................................................................................................................................................166
8.6.3 Earphone.................................................................................................................................................................166
8.7 Display language list.................................................................................................................................................167
Appendices：Custom-made cables.......................................................................................169
AppendixⅠ: Ethernet Cable............................................................................................................................................169
Appendix Ⅱ: CBL4PK-01 Power Adapter Cable............................................................................................................170
Appendix Ⅲ: CBL4PT-02 Power Branch Cable.............................................................................................................171
Appendix Ⅳ: CBL4PS 4-pin Extension Cable................................................................................................................172
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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-8600
Series Fully Digital Congress System. 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-8600 system.
The manual is divided into the following chapters:
Chapter 1：Introduction
An introduction to the HCS-8600 Series Fully Digital
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-8600 series fully digital congress main unit
(CMU), extension main unit (EMU) and the extension
unit (HCS-8600MES).
Chapter 3：Congress unit
Detailed descriptions of the functions and indications,
installation and connection, configuration and operation
of the HCS-8600 series discussion units.
Chapter 4：Interpreter unit
Detailed descriptions of the functions and indications,
installation and connection, configuration and operation
of the HCS-8600 series 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-8600 series 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-8600 Series Fully Digital
Congress System.
Chapter 8：Specifications
Main technical parameters of HCS-8600 Series Fully
Digital Congress System.
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This manual is applicable to:
Congress main units
HCS-8600MA
Fully Digital Congress System Main Unit (discussion, voting, 64
CHs, single-mode optical fiber interface, AES/EBU digital
input/output, Dante interface, Mic. group output)
HCS-8600MB
Fully Digital Congress System Main Unit (discussion, voting, 64
CHs, single-mode optical fiber interface, Mic. group output)
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 Unit
HCS-8668 Series:
HCS-8668ACE
chairman unit
HCS-8668ADE delegate unit
Paperless Multimedia Congress Terminal (14" 1920×1080 LCD,
capacitive touch panel, camera with 8 megapixel, speech, voting,
64 CHs, paperless conference functions, video conversation,
video display, multiple channel VOD and broadcasting,
conference service, built-in contactless IC-Card reader,
fingerprint identification, internet access, video source selection,
HCS-1082 series E-ink nameplate can be connected, support
PoE, black)
HCS-8668BCE
chairman unit
HCS-8668BDE delegate unit
Paperless Multimedia Congress Terminal (14" 1920×1080 LCD,
capacitive touch panel, camera with 8 megapixel, speech, voting,
64 CHs, paperless conference functions, video conversation,
video display, multiple channel VOD and broadcasting,
conference service, built-in contactless IC-Card reader, internet
access, video source selection, HCS-1082 series E-ink
nameplate can be connected, support PoE, black)
HCS-8668BDD delegate unit
Paperless Multimedia Congress Terminal (14" 1920×1080 LCD,
capacitive touch panel, camera with 8 megapixel, dual stem
microphones, speech, voting, 64 CHs, paperless conference
functions, video conversation, video display, multiple channel
VOD and broadcasting, conference service, internet access,
video source selection, HCS-1082 series E-ink nameplate can be
connected, support PoE, black)
HCS-8638 Series:
HCS-8638ACE chairman unit
HCS-8638ADE
delegate unit
Paperless Multimedia Congress Terminal (10" 1920×1200 LCD,
capacitive touch panel, camera with 8 megapixel, speech, voting,
64 CHs, paperless conference functions, video conversation,
video display, multiple channel VOD and broadcasting,
conference service, fingerprint identification, internet access,
HCS-1082 series E-ink nameplate can be connected, support
PoE, black)
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HCS-8638BCE
chairman unit
HCS-8638BDE delegate unit
Paperless Multimedia Congress Terminal (10" 1920×1200 LCD,
capacitive touch panel, camera with 8 megapixel, speech, voting,
64 CHs, paperless conference functions, video conversation,
video display, multiple channel VOD and broadcasting,
conference service, built-in contactless IC-Card reader, internet
access, HCS-1082 series E-ink nameplate can be connected,
support PoE, black)
HCS-8665 Series:
HCS-8665CE
chairman unit
HCS-8665DE delegate unit
Compact Multimedia Congress Terminal (14" 1920×1080 LCD,
128x36 OLED, speech, voting, 64 CHs, HD video display, HDMI
input, video source selection, HCS-1082 series E-ink nameplate
can be connected, support PoE, black)
HCS-8635 Series:
HCS-8635CE chairman unit
HCS-8635DE delegate unit
Compact Multimedia Congress Terminal (10" 1280×800 LCD,
speech, voting, 64 CHs, HD video display, SDI input and loop
output, built-in contactless IC-Card reader, black)
Multi-channel Video Monitor
HCS-8665MON
Multi-channel Video Monitor (14" 1920×1080 LCD, HD video
display, HDMI input, support PoE, black)
Interpreter Unit
HCS-8685
Fully Digital Congress System Interpreter Unit (64 CHs, 6.8” TFT
LCD, microphone, loudspeaker)
Congress Gigabit Network Switcher
HCS-8600KMX
Congress Gigabit Network Switcher (for paperless multimedia
congress terminal, supports PoE)
Congress PoE Network Switcher
HCS-8600POE
Congress PoE Network Switcher (supports PoE, KMX mode for
HCS-8668/8638 series multimedia terminal, Normal mode for
HCS-8665 series multimedia terminal and HCS-1082N series
E-ink Electronic Nameplate)
Distributor
HCS-8368T/50
Distributor (for HCS-8668/ 8638/ 8665 series multimedia terminal
and HCS-1082N series E-ink Electronic Nameplate)
Audio Input & Output Device
HCS-8600MIO/16AD
16 Channels Audio Input & Output Device (16 channels audio
inputs & outputs, Dante interface, single-mode optical fiber
interface)
HCS-8600MIO/08A
8 Channels Audio Input & Output Device (8 channels analog
audio inputs & outputs, single-mode optical fiber interface)
HCS-8600MIO/08D
8 Channels Audio Input & Output Device (Dante interface,
single-mode optical fiber interface)
Pluggable microphone
MS33EGB1S/B
330 mm pluggable (silver/black)
MS41EGB1S/B 410 mm pluggable (silver/black)
MS47EGB1S/B 470 mm pluggable (silver/black)
Clip microphone
HCS-1020
Clip Microphone
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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-960AN Interpreter headset (for HCS-8685)
EP-960BH Interpreter headphone
HCS-5100PA
Headphone
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Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Summary
The world's first paperless multimedia congress system,
developed by TAIDEN as early as in 2010, has ushered
in a new era for the conferencing industry. TAIDEN
later launched its third generation paperless multimedia
congress system in 2016 and has been used at many
high-profile international conferences and meeting
venues, testifying in return to its excellence and
superiority. Not stopping there, TAIDEN now releases
new addition to the existing range with upgraded look,
biometric and RFID card identification of conference
attendees, tactile buttons United Nations Office at
Geneva and braille indication, offering better user
experience.
1. Paperless Multimedia Digital Congress System
Problems in modern high-level meetings:
■Many functional requirements but multiple systems
- independent from each other (digital conference
system, sign-in system, video display system, file
system, data service, etc.) and systems cannot be
integrated effectively
■Preparation/issuance of verbose meeting papers is
time-consuming with both low efficiency and low
feedback quota
■Waste of resources through large amounts of paper
needed in the meeting
■Risk of leaks due to issuance of printed materials
■Manifold interactive multimedia information required
(conference materials, computer files, videos, web
browsing, voice communication, etc.)
■Perfect readability of information displayed on large
screen must be available for every attendee usually
more than one screen is installed, but impossibility
to focus on the meeting topics if viewing distance is
too high and if view is obstructed
■Deficient communication between participants
among each other and between participants and
their attendants and assistants
■Operating the variety of desktop devices is very
complicated
TAIDEN integrated abundant high-end conference
system applications and design experience to develop
the world's first multimedia conference which was
based on the paperless multimedia conference
(mMediaCongressTM) operation platform with
independent intellectual property rights. It realizes the
"paperless meeting" – namely the total electronic mode
of conference operation - and management. It reduces
the paper consumption and improves the conferencing
efficiency. It also realizes a variety of HD video
services, video intercom, conference services, E-ink
nameplate, interactive conference control and
management (discussion, vote, SI), etc., and provides
a perfect solution for modern high level meetings.
HCS-86*8 series Paperless Multimedia Congress
Terminal
HCS-86*8 series Paperless Multimedia Congress
Terminal based on TAIDEN originated GMC-STREAM
Gigabit Multimedia Congress Stream technology, all
audio and video signals are transmitted via a
Cat.5e/Cat.6 cable. From the 1000M bandwidth, a
priority of 100M is used to transmit important data,
such as audio, voting information and control
information. The remaining 900M bandwidth is used for
videos, files, Internet data and other multimedia data
stream. By this splitting real-time performance and
stability of the important audio, voting information, and
control information data stream of the meeting is
guaranteed.
The Terminal is equipped with a 14" (1920X1080) or
10" (1920X1200) HD TFT LCD, capacitive touch panel
and an integrated 8 megapixel camera.
HCS-8668/8638 series Congress Terminal realize the
functions of a two-way communication Multimedia
Congress Terminal, e.g. conference control &
management (speech, vote, simultaneous
interpretation), sign-in, conference documents
management, speech text guidance, conference
documents reader and editor, memorandum editing,
desktop sharing, delegate information and conference
agenda display, take photo, internet access, delegate
photo for attendance check and record facility on
important conferences, video conversation, video
display, multiple channel VOD (up to 10 channels) and
broadcasting, short message, call service, etc.
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Figure 1.1.1HCS-8668 Series Paperless Multimedia
Congress Terminal (14" 1920×1080)
Figure 1.1.2 HCS-8638 Series Paperless Multimedia
Congress Terminal (10" 1920×1200)
Figure 1.1.3 Design sketch of HCS-8668 Series Paperless Multimedia Congress System
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Figure 1.1.4HCS-8668 Series Paperless Multimedia Congress System connection diagram
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Figure 1.1.5HCS-8668 Series Paperless Multimedia Congress System connection diagram (POE)
Primary interface Microphone Management Short Message
Vote result display Simultaneous interpretation Speech text guidance - setting
Media Documents reader Call service
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Internet access Video conversation Take photo
Video display Desktop sharing Network
Figure 1.1.6User Interfaces of Paperless Multimedia Congress System
Features of HCS-8600 series Paperless Multimedia Congress Terminal:
■Full functionality and high integration
Various types of systems that may be involved in
various types of meetings (discussion system,
simultaneous interpretation system, voting system,
sign-in system, video display system, files and data
services system, etc.) are integrated into a single
desktop device. Any kind of information display,
interactive operations, audio/video and network access
requirements are centralized on and controlled via a
high-resolution LCD touch panel. Interactive
conference control & management (speech, voting,
simultaneous interpretation), paperless meetings,
video conversation, various video services and
conference services, etc. can be realized.
■Safe and reliable
Based on the TAIDEN independent intellectual
property mMediaCongressTM platform, never
subject to viral infection, hacker-proof
Based on embedded system, the power
consumption per unit is less than 15 W; its
power is 5% ~ 10% of an x86 system – in the
spirit of environmental protection. Significantly
protected against the impact of heat
Based on TAIDEN originated GMC-STREAM
Gigabit Multimedia Congress Stream technology,
all audio and video signals are transmitted via a
Cat.5e/Cat.6 cable. GMC-STREAM fully
guarantees the real-time performance and
stability of the important data stream of the
meeting, such as audio, voting information, and
control information
Using daisy-chain connection topology,
transmitting signals through single-cable
technology. Reliable system components, easy
cabling and installation. “Closed Loop - Daisy
Chain” topology for enhanced system
connection stability
No need to install software, simply reset after a
system halt
System easy to manage, file and data will not be
lost
■Operation experience
Combining the versatile facilities of high-level
conference system applications and design
experiences, TAIDEN now provides even more
convenient, efficient and professional
conference equipment to the participants
Capacitive touch panel supporting multi-touch,
convenient and efficient for operation
Power supply via Congress Main Unit or power
supply unit - convenient to switch on/off
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2. CongressMatrix technology
In an ordinary conference system, the audio signals of
the microphones converge into one audio (floor)
channel which is transmitted to a PA system with only
one channel. For this reason, all system loudspeakers
get the same floor channel sound level. Differing voice
levels of orators cannot be leveled out by simply
adjusting the microphone volume. Due to feedback
from a loudspeaker influencing delegates’ nearby
microphone, a positive feedback loop is formed and
produces howl.
But due to the amassment and their close spacing
arrangement, long stem microphones greatly affect the
visual overall picture within the venue.
Therefore, in many high-level meeting rooms (e.g.
Parliament Hall), media matrices and boundary
condenser microphones are implemented to solve this
problem.
In a media matrix, the audio signal from any
microphone can be transmitted at any ratio to any
loudspeaker, thus system transmission gain can be
increased by an appropriate configuration. All
microphones are star connected. But installation,
debugging and operation are highly complex. Such a
solution should usefully only be applicable if the
microphones are within a fixed installation, controlled
by professional technical staff. Furthermore, only
discussion function is available. A media matrix
solution does not feature conference sign-in, voting,
simultaneous interpretation, video tracking and
intercom function.
To solve above-mentioned shortcomings, TAIDEN
successfully developed the proprietary
CongressMatrixTM technology (utility patent:
200620054419.6). HCS-8600 Series Paperless
Multimedia Congress System is the first Paperless
Multimedia Congress System in the world to integrate
an (n+8)×26 audio matrix processor (n is the number of
microphones connected in the system) in the Congress
Main Unit.
■26 discrete audio outputs, including:
Line 1~2 output: 31 band graphical EQ (preset
three bandwidth for fast selection: narrow band,
normal and wide band) + DRC (dynamic range
compressor) + time delay (maximum delay time is
1 s)
AES 1~2 output: 31 band graphical EQ (preset
three bandwidth for fast selection: narrow band,
normal and wide band) + DRC (dynamic range
compressor)
Group output 1~6: 15 band graphical EQ (preset
three bandwidth for fast selection: narrow band,
normal and wide band) + DRC (dynamic range
compressor) + time delay (maximum delay time is
1 s)
USB 1~2 output: 8 band parameterized EQ +
DRC (dynamic range compressor)
Dante 1~16 output: 8 band parameterized EQ +
DRC (dynamic range compressor)
■Connectable to a multi-channel independent PA
system. Each channel is supplied with its proper
audio signal. The audio signal of each microphone
can be routed to any speaker at any ratio, thus “N-1”
function can be realized easily: when the
microphone in one area is turned on, its audio signal
is only routed to all areas except to its own, avoiding
acoustic feedback (howl) when audio transmission
gain is increased
■26 channels audio output function
■Recording by group function
■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
■Integrated voice enhance and howling suppression
function for each microphone to improve sound
effects
■2 audio line in (Line/Dante) + 2 AES in (AES/Dante)
+ 2 USB in (USB/Dante) +2 Dante in, or 1 audio line
in (Line/Dante) + 1 microphone input + 2 AES in
(AES/Dante) + 2 USB in (USB/ Dante) +2 Dante in,
gain and EQ for each input adjustable separately.
+48 V phantom power supply at microphone input,
condenser microphone can be connected directly,
maximum supports 8 Dante input.
■Real –time display of input and output level
■Three audio modes for selection: normal mode,
teleconferencing mode and external processor mode
■Supports for configuration scene saving, calling and
switching
■Connectable to multi-channel audio input or output
devices for versatile expansion of the system
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Figure 1.1.7CongressMatrixTM Software Interface
HCS-8600 Series Paperless Multimedia Congress
System can be connected to a multi channel audio
amplifier and several groups of loudspeakers. There
will be no acoustic feedback (howl) when audio
transmission gain is increased. As shown in figure
1.1.8: the venue is divided into several areas according
to the actual seating arrangement (maximum 8 areas),
each area corresponds to a group of loudspeakers.
The microphones in area n are arranged in group n and
correspond to group n audio output.
The loudspeakers in area n correspond to group n
audio output (as shown in figure 8). As an example: the
microphones in area 1 are close to the loudspeakers
belonging to group 1. This condition generates
feedback easily. To avoid howling, audio gain of group
1 microphones for group 1 loudspeakers should be
decreased. Audio gain of group 1 microphones for
group 2 to 8 loudspeakers can be kept higher than for
group 1 loudspeakers.
A better performance is achieved in above example
when group 1 of loudspeakers is switched off.
Generally spoken: when the microphone in one area is
turned on, its audio signal is routed only to the group of
loudspeakers of the other areas but not to the group of
loudspeakers of its own area. This “N-1” function
avoids howling caused by audio feedback.
For HCS-8600 Series Paperless Multimedia Congress
System, integrating CongressMatrix technology, the
audio signal of each microphone can be routed to any
loudspeaker at any ratio to increase audio transmission
gain.
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Figure 1.1.7 Area groups of the venue
Figure 1.1.9HCS-8600 Series Paperless Multimedia Congress System connected to a multi-channel audio amplifier
with “N-1” function to cancel howl
3. Duplicate and backup connection via “Closed
Loop - Daisy Chain” connection topology
For important meetings, especially those which
consider connection reliability as their leading point,
HCS-8600 Series Paperless Multimedia Congress
System equipped with HCS-8600MCLS 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 by means of
duplicate and backup connection functions.
4. Perfect sound quality on all 64 simultaneous
interpretation channels
All channels (1 floor channel and 63 interpretation
channels) support 48 kHz audio sampling rate featuring
perfect CD sound quality with a frequency of 30 Hz to
20 kHz at 48 kHz sampling rate.
5. Low power consumption design for congress
units
Low power consumption design is adopted in
HCS-8600 and HCS-4800 series Congress Units,
convenient for wiring and installation.
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All Congress Units of HCS-8600 and HCS-4800 series
(except paperless multimedia terminal) are supplied by
the Congress 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 connection cables do in no case exceed
the maximum possible value delivered by each 6P-DIN
interface. Otherwise the system will not work properly
or automatic protection will be triggered. (refer to
section 5.1.1 connection principle).
6. Supports Dante protocol
Supports Dante protocol, an uncompressed,
multi-channel digital media networking technology.
Audio signal is available for transmission from
HCS-8600MA to other Dante compatible devices (such
as PA, audio recorder, etc.). The audio signals of two
venues are available for networking purposes via
Dante with near-zero latency and synchronization, and
without losing any sound quality.
7. Supports AES/EBU standard digital audio
transmission protocol
HCS-8600MA have one set of AES IN and AES OUT
interface, and can connect to AES/EBU compatible
digital audio devices via XLR 3-cord shielded cable.
8. Full system backup
In HCS-8600 series, dual connection backup is
implemented between the Congress Main Unit and the
Congress Extension Main Unit via optical fiber or Cat.5
cable. Combining a) dual Congress Main Unit hot
spare function, b) dual PC server hot spare function
and c) “Closed Loop - Daisy Chain” connection
topology between Congress Units, full system backup
is realized to improve system reliability.
9. System power management by central control
system
The power management protocol of HCS-8600 series
Congress Main Unit is open, enabling remote switch
on/off of power supply via RS-232 by a Central Control
System.
10. Connection facility for additional condenser or
dynamic microphones
In combination with HCS-8600MIO series audio input &
output device, additional condenser microphones or
dynamic microphones can be connected to the system
(phantom power supply provided), expanding user’s
application spectrum.
11. USB interfaces integrated in the congress main
unit
USB interfaces are integrated in the Congress Main
Unit a) for upgrading the system and saving system
parameters. Convenient for system maintenance; b) for
accessing to computer or Cloud Video Conference
System.
12. Fully compatible with TAIDEN HCS-4800 Fully
Digital Congress System
HCS-8600 Series Paperless Multimedia Congress
System is completely downward compatible to the
TAIDEN HCS-4800 Fully Digital Congress System and
features all its functions, e.g. conference sign-in, voting,
simultaneous interpretation, video tracking, intercom,
etc. Congress Units of the HCS-4800 series Congress
System can be looped into a HCS-8600 Congress
System. But some exclusive functions are only
available on HCS-8600 contribution units. Likewise,
Congress Units of the HCS-8600 Series Congress
System can also be inserted into a HCS-4800 Fully
Digital Congress System.
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