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Beyerdynamic Quinta MU 23, Quinta MU 22, Quinta MU 21, Quinta MU 33, Quinta MU 31 Operating Instructions Manual

Quinta
Digital Wireless Conference System
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Quinta – Contents
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1. Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
2. Quinta CU Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
2.3.1 Direct Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6
2.3.2 Remote Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6
2.9.1 Master Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9
2.9.2 Room Combining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10
2.9.3 Ethernet Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13
2.9.4 AVB Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14
2.9.5 RF-Analyzer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14
2.9.6 Firmware Versions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14
3. Quinta MU Microphone Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15
3.6.1 Normal Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 19
3.6.2 FiFo Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 19
3.6.3 Push-To-Talk Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 19
3.6.4 Voice Activation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 19
4. Programmable Functions of the Microphone Units with the Quinta Conference Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5. Quinta CD 2 Charger in the Quinta CC 2 | CC 2 / 600 Case. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 23
6. Battery Charging with External Mains Power Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 24
7. Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 24
7.1.1 Physical Laws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 26
7.1.2 Quinta and WLAN or WiFi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 26
7.1.3 Quinta and Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 27
7.1.4 Example for Quinta, Media Control System and WLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 27
8. Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 28
9. Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 28
10. Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 29
EC-Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 31
FCC Regulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 33
Special Instrutions for Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 33
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Thank you for selecting the digital wireless Quinta conference system. Please take some time to read carefully through this manual before setting up the equipment.
Please register at www.beyerdynamic.com/quinta/register. We will inform you about software updates and new developments of our Quinta product range. When registering you will be eligible to receive the Conference software control module (Quinta Conference Controller) free of charge.
1. Safety Instructions
1.1 Quinta CU Control Unit / Quinta Charger
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
10. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
11. 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.
Exemption from liability
• beyerdynamic GmbH & Co. KG will not be liable if any damage, injury or accident occurs due to negligent, incorrect or inappropriate operation of the product.
Location
• The equipment must be set up so that the mains switch, mains plug and all connections on the rear of the device are easily accessible.
• If you transport the equipment to another location take care to ensure that it is adequately secured and can never be damaged by being dropped or by impacts on the equipment.
Fire hazard
• Never place naked flames (e.g. candles) near the equipment.
Humidity / heat sources
• Never expose the equipment to rain or a high level of humidity. For this reason do not install it in the immediate vicinity of swimming pools, showers, damp basement rooms or other areas with unusually high atmospheric humidity.
• Never place objects containing liquid (e.g. vases or drinking glasses) on the equipment. Liquids in the equipment could cause a short circuit.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Connection
• The equipment must be connected to a mains socket that has an earth contact.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Lay all connection cables so that they do not present a trip hazard.
• Whenever working on the inputs and outputs of the equipment switch off power.
• Check whether the connection figures comply with the existing mains supply. Serious damage could occur due to connecting the system to the wrong power supply. An incorrect mains voltage could damage the equipment or cause an electric shock.
• Please note that different operating voltages require the use of different types of power cable and plugs.
Please refer to the following table:
• If the equipment causes a blown fuse or a short circuit, disconnect it from the mains and have it checked and repaired.
• Do not hold the mains cable with wet hands. There must be no water or dust on the contact pins. In both cases you could receive an electric shock.
• The mains cable must be firmly connected. If it is loose there is a fire hazard.
• Always pull out the mains cable from the mains and/or from the equipment by the plug – never by the cable. The cable could be damaged and cause an electric shock or fire.
Voltage Power plug according to standard
110 - 125 V UL817 and CSA C 22.2 no 42.
220 - 230 V CEE 7 page VII, SR section 107-2-D1/IEC 83 page C4.
240 V BS 1363 (1984): “Specification for 13A fused plugs and
switched and un-switched socket outlets.”
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• Do not use the equipment if the mains plug is damaged.
• If you connect defective or unsuitable accessories, the equipment could be damaged. Only use connection cables available from or recommended by beyerdynamic. If you use cables you have made up yourself, all claim to warranty is null and void.
Switching off
• In order to switch off the device disconnect the power plug from the power socket.
Disconnect
• For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Maintenance
• Only clean the equipment with a slightly damp or dry cloth. Never use solvents as these damage the surface.
Troube shooting and servicing
• Do not open the equipment without authorisation. You could receive an electric shock. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
• Leave all service work to authorised expert personnel.
Charger
• Use only the CD2 charger or Quinta SC power supply unit to charge the rechargeable batteries integrated in the microphone units.
• Never remove the base foam section from the CD2 charger. There are no parts that can be serviced in the interior of the charger.
• The charger has been designed for charging the rechargeable batteries in the Quinta microphone stations. Only charge Quinta microphone units and no other battery operated equipment. The batteries could explode and injure you or damage the equipment.
• If you use the charger with accessories which have not been developed for it, this could result in a fire, an electric shock or physical injury.
• Never try to repair the charger yourself. There is a risk of an electric shock or causing a fire.
• Never use the charger as a mains power supply unit for electrical equipment.
1.2 Quinta MU Microphone Unit
Set up
• Always position the microphone units on a secure surface. If the microphone unit falls down, you can hurt yourself or others or damage the microphone unit.
• To align the gooseneck microphone on the microphone unit and to avoid twisting it too far and causing premature wear, please note that the gooseneck must be bent no further than an angle of 90° maximum.
Risk of injury
• If the microphone stations have a gooseneck microphone take care that you do not injure yourself on this e.g. poke it into your eye.
• The charging contacts of the microphone units can cause damage to property, injuries or fire damage if they come into contact with conductive material such as jewellery, keys or chains. This closes the circuit and can thus cause the material to heat up. To avoid this sort of unwanted circuit, the charging contacts must be handled with caution. This applies particularly if the microphone units are transported in a bag or some other container together with metal objects.
Charging / rechargeable batteries
• When charging the microphone unit in the charger, take care to ensure that you do not injure yourself when putting the station in or taking it out.
• Only switch on the charger when you have inserted all microphone units. Empty charging compartments should never be touched during the charging process. You could receive an electric shock.
• Avoid letting the rechargeable batteries in the microphone unit become too deeply discharged. The rechargeable batteries could be damaged and the life of them could be reduced.
• If battery operated equipment is not used for a lengthy period (e.g. 1 year) the self-discharge of the battery could be accelerated. The temperature for long-term storage should be between +10° C and +30° C.
• If the microphone units are not used for several months, the rechargeable batteries in the microphone units should be charged up at least twice a year in order to avoid them running out and deterioration in the performance due to self discharge.
Volume
• If the participants of a meeting use a headphone with the Quinta microphone stations, please make sure that the volume is not set too high via the Quinta Conference software or the microphone unit itself. Otherwise, the hearing of the participants could permanently be damaged.
1.3 Disposal
• Old batteries may contain substances that are harmful to your health and environment.
• The device provides built-in rechargeable batteries, which you cannot remove yourself, therefore, return the device to your dealer for recycling when the batteries are exhausted.
• All batteries are recycled to reclaim valuable material such as iron, zinc or nickel.
• This symbol on the product, in the instructions or on the packaging means that your electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed at the end of its life separately from your household waste. There are separate collection systems for recycling in the EU. For more information, please contact the local authority or your retailer where you purchased the product.
2. Quinta CU Control Unit
The Quinta CU control unit is the heart of the system. It controls the delegate and chairman microphone units. With one control unit a maxi­mum of 4 speakers (e.g. 3 delegates and 1 chairman) can speak simultaneously. The radio transmission is in the triple band (2.4 / 5.2 / 5.8 GHz frequency band).
The control unit has been designed for installations on tables or 19" rack mounting. When setting up the system, please follow the safety instructions mentioned in chapter 1.
Furthermore, please note
• the ambient temperature of the installation site must not exceed 40 °C [104 °F].
• there must not be exceeding dust and humidity a the installation site.
• that the unit is not exposed to direct sunlight.
• the connection must be protected against direct access during operation.
• that there must be a strain relief of the cables.
• the installation site must be protected against vibrations.
2.1 Controls and Indicators
Power on LEDAudio channel LEDs 1 to 4 (white = channel vacant; red = channel occupied)Display to indicate operating mode, channel, headphone volumeStandby button to turn off all microphone units centrallyPush-button for frequency band selection Volume control for headphone / channel (The headphone volume is set by turning the control.
By pressing and turning you can select and listen to the individual channels or a mix. When pressing more than 3 seconds you will access the main menu of the control unit.)
Headphone connectionUSB connectionAntenna connectionsAVB (Audio Video Bridging) network connection for digital audio signals via CAT5 cables, RJ45Audio input (Audio IN) for the connection of external sound sources, 3-pin Phoenix terminal strip, balancedAudio output, individual channels, 4 x 3-pin Phoenix terminal strips, balancedAudio output Mix (Master), 3-pin Phoenix terminal strips, balancedAudio output Mix (Master), 3-pin XLR, balanced Audio output Mix (Master), RCA, unbalanced LAN connection for PC / network, RJ 45Connection for media control system / PC / network, RS 232On/Off switchFuseMains connection
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Front
Rear
  
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  
Important:
• There must be an unobstructed path between the microphone units and the antennae, i.e. between the Quinta CU control unit or the remote antennae and the microphone units there must not be any obstacles. With a free line of sight
between the control unit and the microphone units and the rod antennae the range is between 30 to 50 m [98.4 ft to 164 ft]. For optimum range the surface of the table is important, wood or plastic tables are ideal, but metal tables can cause interferences and reduce the range.
• Please make sure that with a free line of sight the minimum distance between the antennae and the microphone units is not
less than 1 m [3.2 ft].
2.3 How to Connect the Antennae
2.3.1 Direct Connection
• Connect the antennae to the antenna connections . Please note that for diversity operation both antennae have to be connected!
A weighting circuit is used to make sure that the better antenna signal is received.
• For stand-alone operation we recommend using the supplied CA Q 11 angled rod antennae.
2.3.2 Remote Connection
• The Quinta CU control unit can also be operated with remote antennae. We recommed extremely low attenuation connecting cables which are 10 m [32.8 ft] or 20 m [65.6 ft] long. Please note that the antennae have to be installed remotely.
2.2 Where to Place the Control Unit
• If you do not use remote antennae, place the Quinta CU control unit in the room where the meeting takes place. If you use remote antennae, place the antennae in the conference room.
• Avoid shadowing effect of the antennae, especially by metallic surfaces.
• A free line of sight between the Quinta MU microphone units and the antennae of the Quinta CU control unit is essential for the operation of the microphone units. Big obstacles in between can possibly affect the radio transmission. In such specific installations the use of remote antennae can possibly achieve an improvement of the RF situation.
• If you want to install several Quint CU control units in a 19" rack, please make sure that there is a minimum distance of 1 U between the control units to avoid interferences, especially if you do not use remote antennae.
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2.4 Audio Connection
• If required, connect the Audio Mix , XLR or Cinch master output of the Quinta CU control unit to the input of a mixing console or amplifier.
• If you want to feed the audio signals into a network, connect the AVB connection * to the network by using a CAT5 cable. You can also connect other audio sources or devices with AVB connection, which are defined as “Talker” (e.g. microphone) or “Listener” (e.g. loudspeaker), as well as DSP devices for audio data processing.
• You can connect e.g. external loudspeakers to the individual channels of the audio output .
• Always route cables running to the unit where they will not be pinched or cut by heavy or sharp objects.
*AVB is a uniform standard for Audio/Video networks for data communication with which the most different components can communicate with each other. AVB is based on IEEE 802 Ethernet for the real-time streaming of audio and video contents via Ethernet. AVB features a bandwidth reservation, a low jitter master clock, low latencies and a timing mechanism for the synchronisation. AVB supplies a sufficient raw data bandwidth to transmit up to 200 audio channels via one single Gigabit Ethernet port. Field tests showed that a part of this can be used for extended functions. In order to achieve this, an AVB network separates the AVB data traffic from the Standard Ethernet data traffic and manages streams accordingly. This means that an AVB network can be connected to a Standard Ethernet network to transfer data to and from the network. The performance of the streaming of media can only be guaranteed within a group of AVB capable devices.
2.5 Power Supply
• Verify that the voltage rating of the unit matches that of the AC mains outlet you are to use. If you connect the unit to the wrong voltage, you may seriously damage it.
• Always route cables running to the unit where they will not be pinched or cut by heavy or sharp objects.
• Connect the Quinta CU control unit to the mains . The internal power supply unit of the control unit can automatically adjust between 100 and 240 V at 50 - 60 Hz.
2.6 Connection of Media Control System and PC
• If you want to configure, control and monitor the system via the Quinta Conference software, connect the USB connection or the LAN connection or RS 232 (null modem cable required) with a media control system or PC. The default IP address of the Quinta CU control unit is: 192.168.1.55
• If the Quinta CU control unit is connected e.g. via a network with a WLAN Access Point, you can access the web server of the Quinta CU control unit e.g. with a smartphone.
Important:
Never access the Quinta CU control unit via the media control system and the Quinta Conference software simultaneously. In this case a correct function of the system cannot be guaranteed.
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2.7 How to Switch the Control Unit On/Off
• Turn on the Quinta CU control unit with the On/Off switch . The Power on LED will illuminate.
• The channel LED 1 to 4 will illuminate white to indicate the availability. As soon as a microphone is activated, the channel LED will illuminate red to indicate that the channel is occupied.
• At the factory the RF bands 2.4; 5.2 or 5.8 GHz* will be activated (Automatic Mode). This means that the Quinta CU control unit will select a free frequency and if necessary it will select a different free frequency without any interferences. This operating mode is recommended for normal use. The free frequencies for the Quinta CU control unit can be deactivated via the Quinta Conference software. The microphone unit will automatically be adjusted to the frequency of the Quinta CU control unit.
• If required you can select a fixed frequency (Manual Mode). Use the tip of a pencil or a paper clip to press the countersunk push­button for RF band selection . The push-button  switches through all available frequencies one after another and back to the “Automatic Mode”. The manual frequency selection can take up to 1.5 seconds and is immediately displayed. The microphone units are automatically adjusted to the selected frequeny band.
*Note: The availability of the RF bands 2.4; 5.2 or 5.8 GHz depends on the selected region.
2.8 Rack Mounting
• When mounting the Quinta CU control unit into a 19" rack housing leave 1 U for a ventilation panel above and below the control unit.
• Make sure that the mains connection, mains switch and all audio connections on the rear of the device are easily accessible.
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2.9 Main Menu
Press the volume control approx. 3 seconds until the Quinta CU control unit displays “Main Menu”. By turning and pressing you can display and set different parameters in the main menu.
2.9.1 Master Volume
• Press the volume control approx. 3 seconds until the Quinta CU
control unit displays “Main Menu”.
• Turn the volume control to the right or left until “Master
Volume” is displayed.
• Press the volume control to enter the submenu “Push to
decrease level”.
• Press the volume control , if you want to reduce the volume.
• If you want to increase the system volume, turn the volume
control clockwise to enter the submenu “Push to increase level”.
• Press the volume control to increase the volume. The maxi-
mum setting is 0 dB.
• After setting the parameter, turn the volume control  clockwise
until the submenu “Master Volume” - “Exit” ist displayed. Press the volume control to leave the menu item “Master Volume”.
• The default screen is displayed.
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2.9.2 Room Combining
The “Room Combining” function is used when you want to operate or combine several Quinta systems in different rooms (A, B, C, D).
All microphone units and control units have been set to “A” at the factory. Refer to picture “Factory setting of control units and micro­phone units”. When you want to operate several systems in diffe­rent rooms at the same time, you have to re-configure the systems; otherwise interference will occur. You can configure the systems for a maximum of four rooms.
When using the “Room Combining” function for the first time, please proceed as described in the following:
• Place the Quinta CU control units and the Quinta MU microphone
units in the rooms A, B, C, D.
Room A
• As the control unit and the microphone units are configured to
“A” there are no changes necessary for the control unit and microphone units in room A.
Room B to D
• The control unit and microphone units in the rooms B, C, D must
be configured. The configuration of the control unit and the microphone units in room B is described in the following.
• Switch on the microphone units in room B only.
• Configure the microphone units in room B. Press the volume
control approx. 3 seconds until the Quinta CU control unit displays the main menu.
• Turn the volume control to the right or left until “Room
Combining” is displayed.
• Press the volume control to enter the submenu.
• Turn the volume control until “Mic. Unit Configuration” is
displayed.
• Press the volume control to enter the submenu “MU
Configuration”. For the microphone units in room B turn the volume control until “(B)” is displayed and press the volume control to select “(B)” (it is ticked).
• In order to transmit the configuration for room B to the micro-
phone units in room B, turn the volume control until “(Send2MU)” is displayed and press the volume control . Below “(Send2MU)” the note “done” is displayed to show that the configuration has been transmitted to all microphone units in room B having a radio link to the control unit.
Factory setting of control units and microphone units
Configuration of control units and microphone units in four different rooms
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• In order to confirm with “OK” turn the volume control  clock-
wise until “(OK)” is displayed. Press the volume control to confirm and leave the menu.
• The default screen still displays “A”.
• As the control unit is still set to “A” (factory setting), the micro-
phone units will lose the radio link to the control unit. The microphone button of the microphone units will flash red.
• In order to configure the control unit to “B” press the volume
control approx. 3 seconds until the Quinta CU control unit displays the main menu.
• Turn the volume control to the right or left until “Room
Combining” is displayed.
• Press the volume control to enter the submenu.
• Press the volume control once again to enter the submenu for
configuration of the control unit. For the control unit in room B turn the volume control until “(B)” is displayed and press the volume control to select “B” (it is ticked).
• In order to confirm with “OK” turn the volume control  clock-
wise until “(OK)” is displayed. Press the volume control to confirm and leave the menu.
• The default screen displays “B”.
• The microphone units will link to the control unit again. The
microphone button will illuminate white.
• Switch off the microphone units and control unit in room B.
• Continue with the configuration of the control units in room C
and D as described for room B.
• Should you use the “Room Combining” function again, you do
not need to set anything in the “MU Configuration” menu, but only in the “CU configuration” menu. Here you select the rooms you want to combine. The microphone units with the selected room designation will link to the control unit.
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