Beyerdynamic QUINTATH User Manual
Quinta
DIGITAL WIRELESS CONFERENCE SYSTEM
Operating Instructions
Quinta – Contents
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1. Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
1.1 Quinta CU Control Unit / Quinta Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
1.2 Quinta MU Microphone Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
1.3 Quinta TH Handheld Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
1.4 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
2. Quinta CU Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7
2.1 Controls and Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7
2.2 Where to Place the Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8
2.3 How to Connect the Antennae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8
2.3.1 Direct Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8
2.3.2 Remote Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8
2.4 Audio Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9
2.5 Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9
2.6 Connection of Media Control System and PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9
2.7 How to Switch the Control Unit On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10
2.8 Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10
2.9 Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11
2.9.1 Master Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11
2.9.2 Room Combining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12
2.9.3 Ethernet Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15
2.9.4 AVB Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 16
2.9.5 RF-Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 16
2.9.6 Firmware Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 16
3. Quinta MU Microphone Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 17
3.1 Controls and Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 17
3.2 How to Connect the Gooseneck Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 20
3.3 Switching On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 20
3.4 Powering / Operating Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 21
3.5 Powering with CA 2459 Mains Power Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 21
3.6 Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22
3.6.1 Normal Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22
3.6.2 FiFo Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22
3.6.3 Push-To-Talk Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22
3.6.4 Voice Activation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22
3.7 Maintenance of the Microphone Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 23
4. Programmable Functions of the Microphone Units with the Quinta Conference Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 23
4.1 Security Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 23
4.2 Programmable Function Button of the Chairman Microphone Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 23
4.3 Request-To-Talk Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 25
5. Quinta CD 2 Charger in the Quinta CC 2 | CC 2 / 600 Case. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 26
5.1 How to Use the Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 26
5.2 Charging Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 26
6. Battery Charging with External Mains Power Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 27
7. Quinta TH Handheld Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 28
7.1 Controls and Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 28
7.2 How to Attach the Microphone Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 29
7.3 How to Insert the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 30
7.4 Switching On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 31
7.5 Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 31
7.6 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 32
7.7 Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 33
8. Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 34
8.1 Simultaneous Operation of the Quinta Conference System and other 2.4 GHz Devices . . . . . . . . Page 36
8.1.1 Physical Laws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 36
8.1.2 Quinta and WLAN or WiFi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 36
8.1.3 Quinta and Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 37
8.1.4 Example for Quinta, Media Control System and WLAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 37
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9. Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 38
10 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 38
11. Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 39
EC-Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 42
FCC Regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 45
Special Instrutions for Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 45
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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.
• 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.
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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Charger
• 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 Quinta TH Handheld Transmitter
Use
• Protect the transmitter from moisture and sudden impacts. You,
or others, could either injure yourself or damage the transmitter.
• Switch off the transmitter before changing the battery.
• Do not blow into the microphone. In a condenser microphone
this could damage the transducer. It is preferable to carry out a
speech trial.
NiMH rechargeable batteries, alkaline batteries
• The Quinta TH handheld transmitter can be operated with two
NiMH rechargeable batteries or alkaline batteries (AA LR6
Mignon).
• The commercial batteries can have a length tolerance of 2 - 3 mm.
When changing the battery always ensure a good contact.
• If the transmitter is not being used for weeks or months, please
remove the batteries. Batteries can leak when not being used
for a long time and corrode the conductor strips and components.
Repair is no longer possible. In this case all warranty claims are
null and void. The description “leak proof” on batteries is no guarantee that they will not run out.
• Never take batteries apart yourself. The battery acid contained
will damage skin and clothing.
• If abused or misused, rechargeable batteries may leak. In extreme cases, they may even present an explosion, heat, fire,
smoke or gas hazard.
• Never expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire
or the like.
Charging/charging contacts
• Avoid letting the rechargeable batteries 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 handheld transmitter is not used for several months, the
rechargeable batteries in the transmitter 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.
• From time to time the battery and charging contacts of the
Quinta TH handheld transmitter should be cleaned with a
lint-free soft cloth moistened with spirits or alcohol. Please
remove the batteries from the battery compartment before
cleaning.
• The charging contacts of the handheld transmitter 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 handheld transmitter is transported in a bag or some other
container together with metal objects.
1.4 Disposal
• Old batteries may contain substances that are harmful to your
health and environment.
• If you throw away the Quinta TH transmitter, please remove the
batteries. For removing the batteries, please refer to chapter
“How to insert the batteries“.
• Dispose used batteries always according to the applicable
disposal regulations. Please do not throw used battery packs into
the fire (danger of explosion) or your household rubbish, take
them to your local collection points. The return is free and
required by law. Please dispose discharged batteries only.
• 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.
• Disconnect power plug first – then move charging case.
• In order to avoid damages to the mains connection and
a possible electrical shock caused by this, you must not
move the charging case when it is connected to an AC
outlet.
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• 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.
Power on LED
Audio channel LEDs 1 to 4 (white = channel vacant;
red = channel occupied)
Display to indicate operating mode, channel, headphone volume
Standby button to turn off all microphone units centrally
Push-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 connection
USB connection
Antenna connections
AVB (Audio Video Bridging) network connection for digital audio
signals via CAT5 cables, RJ45
Audio input (Audio IN) for the connection of external sound
sources, 3-pin Phoenix terminal strip, balanced
Audio output, individual channels, 4 x 3-pin Phoenix terminal
strips, balanced
Audio output Mix (Master), 3-pin Phoenix terminal strips,
balanced
Audio output Mix (Master), 3-pin XLR, balanced
Audio output Mix (Master), RCA, unbalanced
LAN connection for PC / network, RJ 45
Connection for media control system / PC / network, RS 232
On/Off switch
Fuse
Mains connection
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Front
Rear
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
35 °C [95 °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
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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.
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].
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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
push-button 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 maximum
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 clockwise
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 clockwise
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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How to combine different rooms – example
• In our example the rooms A, B, C are combined.
In room D a separate system with control unit and microphone
units will be operated.
• In order to avoid interference between the systems, you must turn
off the control units in room A and C or deactive the radio
module of the control unit via the menu of the control unit or with
the Quinta Conference Software via PC by removing all ticks under
the “Room Combining” - “CU configuration” menu item.
• The microphone units which are configured for room A, B, C will
now link to the control unit in room B.
• 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 “Room
Combining” is displayed.
• Press the volume control to enter the submenu.
• Press the volume control once again to enter the submen for the
configuration of the Quinta CU control unit. Turn the volume
control until “(A)” is displayed and press the volume control
to select “(A)” (a tick is displayed under the “A”). Turn the
volume control until “(B)” is displayed and press the volume
control to select “(B)” (a tick is displayed under the “B”). Turn
the volume control until “(C)” is displayed and press the
volume control to select “(C)” (a tick is displayed under the
“C”).
• Do not activate room D, as this is a separate system in a separate
room.
• In room A and C you must turn off the control units or deactive the
radio module of the control unit via the menu of the control unit
or with the Quinta Conference Software via PC by removing all
ticks under the “Room Combining” - “CU configuration” menu
item.
• The microphone units which are configured for room A, B, C will
now link to the control unit in room B.
Configuration of control units and microphone units in the
combined rooms A, B, C and in room D
• Important:
– The microphone units in the respective rooms must have a
radio link to the control unit.
– The configuration for room A, B, C or D is stored in the
appropriate microphone units.
– When you have only one Quinta system which you want to
use in one room only, you can keep the factory setting of “A”.
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