New Generation Paperless Multimedia Congress System
Installation and Operating Manual
V 1.8
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The equipment must be connected to earth!
This product conforms to the rules of the European directive 2004/108/EC.
To protect your hearing, avoid high pressure level on earphones. Adjust to a lower and convenient level.
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TAIDEN CongressMatrix、mMediaCongressare the registered t rademarks of TAIDEN Co., Ltd.
CobraNet is the registered trademark of Cirrus Logic, Inc.
Dante is the registered trademark of Audinate Pty Ltd.
In order to extend the life time of the whole system, we strongly recommend that th e congress system
be scheduled to shut down every day in the evening when not in use.
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Important Safety I ns tructions
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 f illed with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
6. The MAINS plug serving as a disconnectio n 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 ins tructions.
10. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other appar atus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
11. Do not def eat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polariz ed plug has t wo blade s
with one wider than the other. A gr ounding 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 replacem ent 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 o nly with the cart , stand, t ripod, 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 tim e.
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 operat e
normally, or has been dropped.
17. Do not place the equipment on any uneven or
unstable stand; original product package or
appropriate package should be used to avoid damage
caused by strong impacts during transportation.
18. Power supply cords:
AC 100 V - 120 V 60 Hz or AC 220 V - 240 V 50 Hz
19. T he 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 pers onnel.
21. Use ON LY specified connection cable to connec t 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.
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.
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.
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Important Safety I ns tructions
The apparatus should be
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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, DO NOT expose units to rain
or moisture.
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 po sitio n. The pow er cord
is the main power disconnect for all units
WARNING:
connected to a mains socket outlet with a
protective earthing connection.
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Contents
Installation & User Guide .........................................................................................................VIII
1.2 System equipment ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
1.2.1 Congress main unit (CMU) ........................................................................................................................................ 16
1.2.2 Contribution units ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
1.2.3 Interpreter unit ........................................................................................................................................................... 16
1.4 Functions and features ................................................................................................................................................ 17
Chapter 2 Congress main unit (CMU) ...................................................................................... 18
2.1 Fully Digital Congress System Main Unit .................................................................................................................... 19
2.1.1 Functions and instructio ns ......................................................................................................................................... 19
2.1.4 Configuration and operation ...................................................................................................................................... 25
2.1.5 Configuration and operation - slave mode ................................................................................................................. 46
2.2 Extension Main Unit .................................................................................................................................................... 47
2.2.1 Functions and instructio ns ......................................................................................................................................... 47
2.3 Extension Unit ............................................................................................................................................................. 50
2.3.1 Functions and instructio ns ......................................................................................................................................... 50
3.2 HCS-8315 series congress unit .................................................................................................................................. 54
3.2.1 Functions and instructio ns ......................................................................................................................................... 54
Chapter 5 System connection and basic setup procedure ..................................................... 135
5.1 System connection .................................................................................................................................................... 135
5.1.2 Connection between the CMU/EM U and the contribution units ............................................................................... 139
5.1.3 Connection between HCS-83 00 PMCS and automatic video tracking system ........................................................ 140
5.1.4 Connection between HCS-83 00 PMCS and digital infrared language distribution system ...................................... 141
5.1.5 Connection between HCS-83 00 PMCS and central control system ........................................................................ 143
5.1.6 Connection between HCS-83 00 PMCS and Conference Sign-in System ............................................................... 144
5.1.7 Combine/split congress room s easily ...................................................................................................................... 145
5.1.9 Connection to remote interpr etation ........................................................................................................................ 148
5.2 Basic configuration of congress system .................................................................................................................... 149
Chapter 6 Peripherals and accessories .................................................................................. 151
6.1 HCS-8300MO Series ................................................................................................................................................ 151
6.1.1 Functions and instructio ns ....................................................................................................................................... 151
6.1.3 Configuration and operation .................................................................................................................................... 156
6.2 HCS-8300MI Series .................................................................................................................................................. 160
6.2.1 Functions and instructio ns ....................................................................................................................................... 160
6.9 HCS-8301 series digital audio mixer ......................................................................................................................... 193
6.9.1 Functions and instructio ns ....................................................................................................................................... 193
Chapter 7 Working environment and maintenance ................................................................ 205
7.1 Public areas .............................................................................................................................................................. 205
8.1 System specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 207
8.2 Congress system main unit ....................................................................................................................................... 208
8.2.1 Congress main unit ................................................................................................................................................. 208
8.2.2 Extension main unit ................................................................................................................................................. 209
8.2.3 Extension unit .......................................................................................................................................................... 210
8.3 Congress unit ............................................................................................................................................................ 211
8.3.1 HCS-8315 series congress unit ............................................................................................................................... 211
8.3.2 HCS-8335 series congress unit ............................................................................................................................... 212
8.3.4 HCS-8338/8348 series congres s terminal ............................................................................................................... 215
8.4 Interpreter unit ........................................................................................................................................................... 217
8.5 Peripheral equipment and accessories ..................................................................................................................... 220
8.5.1 HCS-8300MO series ............................................................................................................................................... 220
8.5.2 HCS-8300MI series ................................................................................................................................................. 221
8.6 System connection .................................................................................................................................................... 234
8.7 Display language list ................................................................................................................................................. 235
This manual is a comprehensive guide to the
installation and operation of the
Series Paperless Multimedia Congress System
(PMCS). It includes the detailed description of the
functions and interfaces as well as of the components,
connection, installation, set-up and operation of the
HCS-8300 system.
The manual is divided into the following chapters:
Chapter 1
An introduction to the HCS-8300 Series Paperless
Multimedia Congress System composition, technology,
functions and features.
Chapter 2
Detailed descriptions of the functions and indications,
installation and connection, configuration and operation
of the HCS-8300 PMCS congress main unit (CMU),
extension main unit (EMU) and the extension unit
(HCS-8300MES).
:Introduction
:Congress main unit
TAIDEN HCS-8300
Chapter 6:Peripheral equipment and accessories
An introduction to the HCS-8300 peripheral equipment
and accessories, e.g. stem microphone and
earphones.
Chapter 7
An introduction to the work environment and
maintenance of HCS-8300 PMCS.
Chapter 8
Main technical parameters of HCS-8300 PMCS.
:Environment and maintenance
:Specifications
Chapter 3
Detailed descriptions of the functions and indications,
installation and connection, configuration and operation
of the HCS-8300 PMCS discussion units.
Chapter 4
Detailed descriptions of the functions and indications,
installation and connection, configuration and operation
of the HCS-8300 PMCS Interpreter unit.
Chapter 5
Detailed descriptions of the connection between
system devices. An example is taken to introduce the
basic configuration of the congress system.
:Congress unit
:Interpreter unit
: System connection and basic
configuration
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HCS-8338ACE(-NP)
HCS-8338NBD(-NP)
HCS-8338BCE(-NP)
HCS-8338BDE(-NP)
HCS-8348ADE(-NP)
This manual is applicable to:
Congress main units
HCS-8300MAU/FS
Fully Digital Congress System Main Unit (discussion, voting, 64
CHs, 256x32 LCD, MIC. group outputs, AES/EBU digital
input/output, single-mode optical fiber interface, CobraNet
interface)
HCS-8300MAD/FS/20
Fully Digital Congress System Main Unit (discussion, voting, 64
CHs, 256x32 LCD, MIC. group outputs, AES/EBU digital
input/output, To Mixer interface, single-mode optical fiber
interface, Dante interface)
HCS-8300MB/20
Fully Digital Congress System Main Unit (discussion, voting, 64
CHs, 256x32 LCD, MIC. group outputs)
HCS-8300MB
Fully Digital Congress System Main Unit (discussion, voting, 64
CHs, 256x32 LCD, MIC. group outputs)
HCS-8300ME/FS
Fully Digital Congress System Extension Main Unit (with 2
single-mode optical fiber interfaces)
HCS-8300ME
Fully Digital Congress System Extension Main Unit
HCS-8300MES
Fully Digital Congress System Extension Unit
Congress Unit
HCS-8338 Series:
HCS-8338AC(-NP)
chairman unit, Chinese panel
chairman unit, English panel
HCS-8338AD(-NP)
HCS-8338ADE(-NP)
New Generation Paperless Multimedia Congress Terminal (10"
1280×800 LCD, capacitive touch panel, camera with 5 megapixel,
speech, voting, 64 CHs×2, paperless conference f unc tions , video
conversation, video display, multiple channel VOD and
broadcasting, conference service, built-in contactless IC-Card
reader, fingerprint identification, internet access, built-in E-ink
nameplate (“-NP” as suffix only), printed nameplate for other
types)
HCS-8338NBC(-NP)
HCS-8338NBCE(-NP)
delegate unit, Chinese panel
delegate unit, English panel
chairman unit, Chinese panel
chairman unit, English panel
delegate unit, Chinese panel
HCS-8338NBDE(-NP)
New Generation Paperless Multimedia Congress Terminal (10"
1280×800 LCD, capacitive touch panel, camera with 5 megapixel,
speech, voting, 64 CHs×2, paperless conference f unc tions , video
conversation, video display, multiple channel VOD and
broadcasting, conference service, built-in contactless IC-Card
reader, internet access, built-in E-ink nameplate (“-NP” as suffix
only), printed nameplate for other types)
HCS-8338BC(-NP)
delegate unit, English panel
chairman unit, Chinese panel
chairman unit, English panel
HCS-8338BD(-NP)
delegate unit, Chinese panel
delegate unit, English panel
New Generation Paperless Multimedia Congress Terminal (10"
1280×800 LCD, capacitive touch panel, camera with 5 megapixel,
speech, voting, 64 CHs×2, paperless conference f unc tions , video
conversation, video display, multiple channel VOD and
broadcasting, conference service, built-in contactless IC-Card
reader, built-in E-ink nameplate (“-NP” as suffix only), printed
nameplate for other types)
HCS-8348 Series:
HCS-8348AC(-NP)
HCS-8348ACE(-NP)
HCS-8348AD(-NP)
chairman unit, Chinese panel
chairman unit, English panel
delegate unit, Chinese panel
delegate unit, English panel
New Generation Paperless Multimedia Congress Terminal
(microphone array, 10" 1280×800 LCD, capacitive touch panel,
camera with 5 megapixel, speech, voting, 64 CHs×2, paperless
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HCS-8348NBC(-NP)
HCS-8348BC(-NP)
HCS-8348BDE(-NP)
HCS-8338NBC/FM
HCS-8338NBD/FM
HCS-8338BC/FM
HCS-8338BD/FM
HCS-8335AD(-NP)
HCS-8336
HCS-8313D
HCS-8314D
conference functions, video conversation, video di splay, multiple
channel VOD and broadcasting, conference service, built-in
contactless IC-Card reader, fingerprint identification, internet
access, built-in E-ink nameplate (“-NP” as suffix only), printed
nameplate for other types)
New Generation Paperless Multimedia Congress Terminal
(microphone array, 10" 1280×800 LCD, capacitive touch panel,
camera with 5 megapixel, speech, voting, 64 CHs×2, paperless
conference functions, video conversation, video di splay, multiple
channel VOD and broadcasting, conference service, built-in
contactless IC-Card reader, internet access, built-in E-ink
nameplate (“-NP” as suffix only), printed nameplate for other
types)
HCS-8348BCE(-NP)
HCS-8348BD(-NP)
New Generation Paperless Multimedia Congress Terminal
(microphone array, 10" 1280×800 LCD, capacitive touch panel,
camera with 5 megapixel, speech, voting, 64 CHs×2, paperless
conference functions, video conversation, video di splay, multiple
channel VOD and broadcasting, conference service, built-in
contactless IC-Card reader, built-in E-ink nameplate (“-NP” as
suffix only), printed nameplate for other types)
HCS-8338/FM Series:
HCS-8338NBCE/FM
HCS-8338NBDE/FM
New Generation Paperless Multimedia Congress Terminal (10"
1280×800 LCD, capacitive touch panel, camera with 5 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-8338BCE/FM
HCS-8338BDE/FM
chairman unit, English panel
delegate unit, Chinese panel
delegate unit, English panel
chairman unit, Chinese panel
chairman unit, English panel
delegate unit, Chinese panel
delegate unit, English panel
chairman unit, Chinese panel
chairman unit, English panel
delegate unit, Chinese panel
delegate unit, English panel
chairman unit, Chinese panel
chairman unit, English panel
delegate unit, Chinese panel
delegate unit, English panel
New Generation Paperless Multimedia Congress Terminal (10"
1280×800 LCD, capacitive touch panel, camera with 5 megapixel,
speech, voting, 64 CHs, paperless conference functions, video
conversation, video display, multiple channel VOD and
broadcasting, conference service, built-in contactless IC-Card
reader)
HCS-8335 Series:
HCS-8335C(-NP)
HCS-8335D(-NP)
Economical Multimedia Congress Terminal (10" 1280×800 LCD,
speech, voting, 64 CHs×2, HD video display, built-in contactless
IC-Card reader, built-in E-ink nameplate (“-NP” as suffix only),
printed nameplate for other types)
HCS-8335AC(-NP)
chairman unit
delegate unit
chairman unit
delegate unit
Economical Multimedia Congress Terminal (microphone array,
10" 1280×800 LCD, speech, voting, 64 CHs×2, HD video display,
built-in contactless IC-Card reader, built-in E-ink nameplate
(“-NP” as suffix only), printed nameplate for other types)
HCS-8336 Series:
SDI Monitor
SDI Monitor (10" 1280×800 LCD, HD video display, printed
nameplate)
HCS-8315 Series: tabletop Fully Digital Congress
System Discussion Unit
HCS-8313C
Invisible microphone, 5 voting keys, 64 CHs
chairman unit
delegate unit
Invisible microphone, 5 voting keys, 64 CHs
delegate unit
Invisible microphone, 5 voting keys
HCS-8315C
Invisible microphone
HCS-8315D
Invisible microphone
chairman unit
delegate unit
Interpreter Unit
HCS-4385U/50
Fully Digital Congress System Interpreter Unit (64 CHs, IC-Card,
256x64 LCD, microphone, loudspeaker)
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MS33EMF1G/S/B
HCS-8385
Fully Digital Congress System Interpreter Unit (64 CHs, 7.2” TFT
LCD, microphone, loudspeaker)
8 Channels Audio Output Devices
HCS-8300MOD/FS
8 Channels Audio Output Device (AES/EBU digital outputs,
analog outputs, single-mode optical fiber interface, CobraNet
interface)
HCS-8300MOD/FSD
8 Channels Audio Output Device (AES/EBU digital outputs,
analog outputs, single-mode optical fiber interface, Dante
interface)
HCS-8300MOD
8 Channels Audio Output Device (AES/EBU digital outputs,
analog outputs)
General Controller for Booth Combiners
HCS-8302MX/FS/06
General Controller for Booth Combiners (6 CHs, single-mode
optical fiber interface)
HCS-8302MX/FS/12
General Controller for Booth Combiners (12 CHs, single-mode
optical fiber interface)
HCS-8302MX/FS/24
General Controller for Booth Combiners (24 CHs, single-mode
optical fiber interface)
Congress Gigabit Network Switcher
HCS-8300KMX
Congress Gigabit Network Switcher
Power Supply Unit
HCS-8300PM
HCS-8300PM2
Power Supply Unit
Dual Backup Power Supply Unit
Service Request Control Unit
HCS-8319
Service Request Control Unit
Digital Audio Mixer for Conference
HCS-8301M
Digital Audion Mixer for Conference
HCS-8301MD
Digital Audion Mixer for Conference (Dante parameter adjustable)
Pluggable microphone
MS24EMF1G/S
240 mm pluggable (gray/silver)
330 mm pluggable (gray/silver/black)
MS41EMF1G/S/B
MS47EMF1G/S/B
410 mm pluggable (gray/silver/black)
470 mm pluggable (gray/silver/black)
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EP-829
in magnetic
HCS-5100PA
Clip microphone
HCS-1020
Earphone
EP-820AS
EP-829SW
EP-960AN
EP-960AH
EP-960BH
Clip Microphone
Single earphone
Single earphone
Single earphone (Builtcontrol switch)
Interpreter headset (for HCS-8385)
Interpreter headset (for
HCS-4385U/50)
Interpreter headphone
Headphone
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Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Summary
In 2010, TAIDEN developed the first paperless
multimedia conference system in the world. Paperless
conference, video service, conference services, etc.
were successfully introduced into conference system,
and promoted conference system technology to a new
stage. Now, TAIDEN paperless multimedia conference
system has been successfully applied to the United
Nations Headquarters, the World Bank Headquarters,
Lombardy district government in Italy, the People's
Great Hall of Zhejiang Province, Wuhan International
Expo Center and other high-end meeting places. The
concept of paperless multimedia conference system
has also been widely recognized and followed by
global industry of conference system, and has become
the representative of the fourth generation of
conference system products.
In 2014, TAIDEN continued to lead the development of
conference system technology, and introduced a new
generation of paperless multimedia conference system.
The new generation paperless multimedia terminals
are equipped with 10" with 1280X800 high resolution
LCD touch screen, and the new experience of
capacitive touch screen which supporting multi-touch,
make paperless experience and operation more
convenient and efficient, and can achieve a variety of
HD video service, and a built-in 5 megapixel camera,
and video intercom function, and E-ink nameplate with
the latest electronic ink technology, at the same time, it
can also realize interactive conference control and
management (discussion, vote, dual 64 channel
simultaneous interpretation), conference services, etc.
Figure 1.1.1 System overvie w
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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 application and design experience, developed
the world's first multimedia conference which was
based on paperless multimedia conference
TM
(mMediaCongress
) operation platform with
independent intellectual property rights, can realize
"paperless meeting", namely total electronic mode of
conference operation and management, to reduce
paper consumption, and improve the conferencing
efficiency, also can realize a variety of HD video
services, video intercom, conference services, E-ink
nameplate, interactive conference control and
management (discussion, vote, SI), etc., provided a
perfect solution for modern high level meeting.
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HCS-8338 and HCS-8348 series New Generation
Paperless Multimedia Congress Terminal
HCS-8338 and HCS-8348 series New Generation
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.6 Gigabit network
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 10" high-resolution
(1280×800) LCD, capacitive touch panel and an
integrated 5 megapixel camera. HCS-8338 and
HCS-8348 series Congress Terminal realizes 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 with
1280×800 resolution) and broadcasting, short
message, call service, etc.
Figure 1.1.2 HCS-8338 Series New Generation
Paperless Multimedia Congress Terminal
Figure 1.1.3a Design sketch of HCS-8338 Series New Generation Paperless Multimedia Congress System
(flush-mounting, panorama)
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Figure 1.1.3b Desi gn sketch of HCS-8338 Series New Generation Paperless Multimedia C ongress System
(flush-mounting, close-up)
Figure 1.1.3c Design sketch of HCS-8338 Series New Generat ion Paperless Multimedia Congress System
(tabletop, panorama)
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Figure 1.1.3d Design sketch of HCS-8338 Series New Generation Paperless Multimedia Congress System
(tabletop, close-up)
Figure 1.1.4a HCS-8338 Series New Generation Paperless Multimedia Congress System connection diagram
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Figure 1.1.4b HCS-8338 Series New Generation Paper less Multimedia Congress System connection diagram
(dual main unit hot spare + “Closed Loop – Daisy Chain” connection)
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 1.1.5 User Interfaces of New Generation Paperless Multimedia Congress System
Features of HCS-8300 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
TM
property mMediaCongress
platform, never
subject to viral infection, hacker-proof
Based on embedded system, the power
consumption per unit is less than 10 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.6 Gigabit network 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
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
TM
CongressMatrix
technology (utility patent:
200620054419.6). HCS-8300 Series Paperless
Multimedia Congress System is the first Paperless
Multimedia Congress System in the world to integrate
an nx8 audio matrix processor (n is the number of
microphones connected in the system) in the Congress
Main Unit.
■ 8 discrete audio outputs, including:
Line Output 1 / AESOut 1: 15 band graphical EQ
+ 8 band parameterized EQ + DRC (dynamic
range compressor)
Line Output 2 / AESOut 2: 5 band graphical EQ
+ DRC (dynamic range compressor)
Group output 1~6: 5 band graphical EQ + DRC
(dynamic range compressor) + time delay
(maximum delay time for 32 kHz sampling rate
is 1.5 s, maximum delay time for 48 kHz
sampling rate is 1 s)
■ Connectable to a multi channel independent PA
system (up to 8 channels). 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
■ 8 channels group 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
■ Displays audio signal spectrum to determine howling
frequency which can be suppressed by adjusting
EQ parameters
■ 2 audio line in (analog, digital, CobraNet/Dante) or 1
audio line in (analog, CobraNet/Dante) + 1
microphone input, gain and EQ for each input
adjustable separately. +24 V phantom power supply
at microphone input, condenser microphone can be
connected directly
■ Connectable to multi channel audio input or output
devices for versatile expansion of the system
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Figure 1.1.6 CongressMatrixTM Software Interface
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HCS-8300 Series New Generation 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 7: 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-8300 Series New Generation 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. The orator
speaks at a greater distance from the microphone using
a shorter microphone or even a microphone without a
stem (HCS-8348 and HCS-8315 series) - bringing the
era of long gooseneck microphones to an end.
Figure 1.1.7 Area groups of the venue
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Figure 1.1.8 HCS-8300 Series Paperless Multimedia Congress System connected to a multi-channel audio amplifier
with “N-1” function to canc el howl
3. Invisible microphone by microphone-array technology
By adopting microphone-array technology, the sound
pick-up performance of the HCS-8348 series New
Generation Paperless Multimedia Congress Terminal
and the HCS-8315 series Congress Unit is improved
considerably. In interaction with the CongressMatrix
technology, the acoustic transmission gain is increased:
the orator is now in a position to speak at a greater
Figure 1.1.9 Polar pattern of HCS-8348 Series New Generation Paperless Multimedia Congress Terminal
distance from the microphone. By using
microphone-array, the conference room looks tidy.
There is no discomfort for the orator as his view is no
longer blocked by a microphone stem. The orator has a
large operating range with a clear and stable pick-up
performance (a suitable architectural room acoustics is
needed when using microphone-array).
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Figure 1.1.10 By using microphone-array terminals, the conference room looks tidy
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4. E-ink nameplate
T AIDEN has pi oneered the use of E-ink nameplate w ith
the latest E-ink technology in the industry, and it is built
in the new generation paperless multimedia
conference terminals like HCS-8338 and HCS-8348
series. The effect of E-ink nameplate is close to the
paper, it is soft, flicker-free, glare-free, and will not
cause eye fatigue, the content can be permanent
display without power, visual angle close to 180
degrees, low power consumption and energy saving.
5. 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-8300 Series New Generation Paperless
Multimedia Congress System adopts advanced
“Closed Loop - Daisy Chain” connection topology,
connecting the last unit in the loop back to the
Congress Main Unit. Therefore, any Congress Unit in
the loop has two connection paths to the Congress
Main Unit. As a result, breakdown or repla cement 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 simpleness of cabling as well as the
improvement of the system reliability by means of
duplicate and backup connection functions.
6. Perfect sound quality on all 64 simultaneous
interpretation channels
All channels (1 floor channel and 63 interpretation
channels) support 48 kHz and 32 kHz audio sampling
rate featuring perfect CD sound quality with a
frequency of 30 Hz to 20 kHz at 48 kHz sampling rate.
7. Low power consumption design for congress
units
Low power consumption design is adopted in
HCS-8300 and HCS-4100/50 series Congress Units,
convenient for wiring and installation.
All Congress Units of HCS-8300 and HCS-4100/50
series (except HCS-8338 and HCS-8348 series) are
supplied by the Congress Main Unit’s 6P-DIN interface.
Since the power capacity of the 6P-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 e xceed
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
8. Supports CobraNet/Dante protocol
Supports Dante protocol, an uncompressed,
multi-channel digital media networking technology.
“Line out 1” audio signal is available for transmission
connection principle).
from HCS-8300MAD/FS/20 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.
9. Supports AES/EBU standard digital audio
transmission protocol
HCS-8300MAU/FS and HCS-8300MAD/FS/20 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.
10. Full system backup
In HCS-8300 series, dual connection backup is
implemented between the Congress Main Unit and the
Congress Extension Main Unit via optical fiber and
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.
11. System power management by central control
system
The power management protocol of HCS-8300 series
Congress Main Unit is open, enabling remote switch
on/off of power supply via RS-232 by a Central Control
System.
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12. Connection facility for additional condenser or
dynamic microphones
In combination with HCS-8300MI series audio input
interface, additional condenser microphones or
dynamic microphones can be connected to the system
(phantom power supply provided), expanding user’s
application spectrum.
13. Remote interpretation
In conjunction with a HCS-8300MI/MO and a telephone
coupler, cost-saving remote interpretation function can
be realized (Figure 1.1.13).
14. USB interfaces integrated in the congress main
unit
USB interfaces are integrated in the Congress Main
Unit for upgrading the system and saving system
parameters. Convenient for system maintenance.
15. Fully compatible with TAIDEN HCS-4100 Fully
Digital Congress System
HCS-8300 Series New Generation Paperless
Multimedia Congress System is completely downward
compatible to the TAIDEN HCS-4100/50 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-4100/50 series Congress System can be looped
into a HCS-8300 Congress System. But some
exclusive functions are only available on HCS-8300
contribution units. Likewise, Congress Units of the
HCS-8300 Series Congress System can also be
inserted into a HCS-4100/50 Fully Digital Congress
System.
Figure 1.1.13 Remote interpretation
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1.2 System equipment
1.2.1 Congress main unit (CMU)
The congress main unit forms the core of the entire
congress system. It provides power supply to
contribution units and serves as key component to link
system hardware to application software. In
stand-alone mode without a PC, the CMU carries out
basic management facilities. By operating TAIDEN
conference management software in PC-controlled
mode, more comprehensive management facilities can
be implemented.
1.3 Application software
TAIDEN conference management software is
comprehensive, reliable and user-friendly. It is also an
easy-care software system which helps the operator to
manage the congress efficiently from the very
beginning of a meeting until the post-meeting work.
Once the PC installed and the TAIDEN conference
management software integrated into the DCS, the
operator manages centrally all aspects of the congress
centrally. The operation turns out to be easy and
efficient.
TAIDEN conference management software is a
modular software with various functional modules:
Basic System Setup Management Software
1.2.2 Contribution units
Contribution units are units used by participants to
contribute to a congress and include: discussion unit
(chairman/delegate), voting unit, channel selector, etc.
A discussion unit - chairman or delegate unit with
discussion facility - is the important component of the
HCS-8300 system. The basic contribution unit offers
basic facilities (discussion/voting/channel select, etc),
The upgraded units consist of a combination of
discussion, voting and channel select facility,
furthermore: built-in loudspeaker, IC-card reader,
fingerprint identification and graphic 256x32 LCD with
back-lighting - forming a wide variety of product series.
The unit with the graphic LCD is able to receive short
messages and to display conference related
information. Chairman unit has microphone priority and
some unique facilities concerning conference
management.In addition, TAIDEN developed the new
generation multimedia congress terminal, which offers
a variety of video, file and data service features.
1.2.3 Interpreter unit
The Interpreter unit is equipped with a bright graphic
LCD with backlighting, an IC-card reader, a channel
selector, a built-in loudspeaker, a pluggable
microphone , headphone sockets, etc. It supports
direct and relay interpretation (with auto-relay facility)
operation mode and optional voice input/output modes,
simplifying interpreter’s work remarkably.
Multi-User Conference Control Software Module
Dual PC Server Hot Spare Software Module
Agenda Control Software Module
Dual System Main Unit Hot Spare Software Module
Touched/Contactless IC-Card Sign-in
Fingerprint Identification Management Software
CongressMatrix Software Module
Congress Service Management Software Module
Video Service Software Module
File Management Software Module
Nameplate Design Software Module
Digital HD Video Recording Management Software
Rooms & Booths Combine Control Software
Electronic Nameplate Management Software
Module
Including venue designer, conference
management, conference main unit configuration,
contribution unit configuration, information display,
system detection, system report, and user
management, etc
Software Module
Management Software Module
Module
Module
Module
Module
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1.4 Functions and features
■ Especially designed for high-level meetings, such a s
Summits, congresses, conventions, parliaments and
city councils
■ The first Paper less Multimedia Congress System in
the world
■ Based on TAIDEN independent intellectual property
TM
mMediaCongress
infection, hacker-proof, safe and reliable
■ Paperless Multimedia Congress Terminal - equipped
with a 10" 1280X800 high-resolution LCD touch
panel, realizes p aperless meetings, various HD video
services, interactive conference control functions
(speech, voting, 64 CHs×2) and conference services,
etc.
■ Capacitive touch panel supporting multi-touch,
convenient and efficient for operation
■ Built-in 5-megapixel camera with flashlight, ingenious
video conversation function
■ Based on TAIDEN originated GMC-STREAM Gigabit
Multimedia Congress Stream technology, all audio
and video signals are transmitted via a Cat.6 Gigabit
network 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
■ Based on ingenious CongressMatrix
platform, never subject to viral
TM
technology,
■ Equipped with optical fiber interface to combine t wo
widely separated conference rooms to form one
unique coherent system
■ Dual connection backup via optical fiber and Cat.5
cable between Congress Main Unit and Congress
Extension Main Unit
■ System power controllable by central control system
■ Supports combining and separating conference
rooms
■ Booth combination & share system
■ Connectable to multi channel audio input or output
devices for versatile expansion of the system
■ Connection facility for additional condenser or
dynamic microphones, expanding user’s application
spectrum
■ Integrated USB interfaces in the Congress Main Unit
for system upgrading and saving system parameters.
Convenient for system maintenance
■ Downward compatible with TAIDEN HCS-4100/50
Fully Digital Congress System
integrated n×8 audio matrix processor to realize 8
channels group output function
■ Microphone-array technology for HCS-8348 series
Congress Terminal and HCS-8335A series Congress
Unit
■ Built-in E-ink nameplate (HCS-8338-NP and
HCS-8348-NP series)
■ Optional printed nameplate (HCS-8338 and
HCS-8348 series)
■ Built-in fingerprint identification module (HCS-8338A
and HCS-8348A series)