Taiden hcs-8300 Installation And Operation Manual

Digital Congress System
New Generation Paperless Multimedia Congress System
Installation and Operating Manual
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Remark:
All rights reserved for translation, reprint or reproduction Contents may change without prior ann ouncement All technical specifications are guideline data and not guaranteed features Taiden Co., Ltd. is not responsible for any damage caused by improper use of this manual
The equipment must be connected to earth! This product conforms to the rules of the European directive 2004/108/EC. To protect your hearing, avoid high pressure level on earphones. Adjust to a lower and convenient level.
If any detailed information is needed, please contact your local agent or TAIDEN servi ce center in your region.
Any feedback, advice and suggestion about the products is appreciated.
TAIDEN CongressMatrixmMediaCongress are 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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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
Chapter 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Summary ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 System equipment ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
1.2.1 Congress main unit (CMU) ........................................................................................................................................ 16
1.2.2 Contribution units ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
1.2.3 Interpreter unit ........................................................................................................................................................... 16
1.3 Application software .................................................................................................................................................... 16
1.4 Functions and features ................................................................................................................................................ 17
Chapter 2 Congress main unit (CMU) ...................................................................................... 18
2.1 Fully Digital Congress System Main Unit .................................................................................................................... 19
2.1.1 Functions and instructio ns ......................................................................................................................................... 19
2.1.2 Installation ................................................................................................................................................................. 22
2.1.3 Connection ................................................................................................................................................................ 23
2.1.4 Configuration and operation ...................................................................................................................................... 25
2.1.5 Configuration and operation - slave mode ................................................................................................................. 46
2.2 Extension Main Unit .................................................................................................................................................... 47
2.2.1 Functions and instructio ns ......................................................................................................................................... 47
2.2.2 Installation ................................................................................................................................................................. 48
2.2.3 Connection ................................................................................................................................................................ 49
2.3 Extension Unit ............................................................................................................................................................. 50
2.3.1 Functions and instructio ns ......................................................................................................................................... 50
2.3.2 Installation ................................................................................................................................................................. 51
Chapter 3 Congress unit .......................................................................................................... 52
3.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................................................... 52
3.2 HCS-8315 series congress unit .................................................................................................................................. 54
3.2.1 Functions and instructio ns ......................................................................................................................................... 54
3.2.2 Connection ................................................................................................................................................................ 57
3.2.3 Operation .................................................................................................................................................................. 59
3.3 HCS-8335 series economical multimedia terminal ..................................................................................................... 63
3.3.1 Functions and indications .......................................................................................................................................... 63
3.3.2 Installation ................................................................................................................................................................. 66
3.3.3 Connection ................................................................................................................................................................ 67
3.3.4 Operation .................................................................................................................................................................. 69
3.4 HCS-8336 SDI monitor ............................................................................................................................................... 75
3.4.1 Functions and indications .......................................................................................................................................... 75
3.4.2 Installation ................................................................................................................................................................. 76
3.4.3 Connection ................................................................................................................................................................ 77
3.4.4 Operation .................................................................................................................................................................. 78
3.5 HCS-8338/8348 series new generation paperless multimedia congress terminal ...................................................... 81
3.5.1 Functions and instructio ns ......................................................................................................................................... 81
3.5.2 Installation ................................................................................................................................................................. 84
3.5.3 Connection ................................................................................................................................................................ 86
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3.5.4 Operation .................................................................................................................................................................. 87
Chapter 4 Interpreter unit ....................................................................................................... 107
4.1 HCS-4385U/50 .......................................................................................................................................................... 108
4.1.1 Functions and indications ........................................................................................................................................ 108
4.1.2 Installation ............................................................................................................................................................... 111
4.1.3 Connection .............................................................................................................................................................. 112
4.1.4 Setup ....................................................................................................................................................................... 114
4.1.5 Operation ................................................................................................................................................................ 119
4.2 HCS-8385 ................................................................................................................................................................. 121
4.2.1 Functions and indications ........................................................................................................................................ 121
4.2.2 Connection .............................................................................................................................................................. 124
4.2.3 Setup ....................................................................................................................................................................... 126
4.2.4 Operation ................................................................................................................................................................ 131
4.2.5 HCS-8385HDMI ...................................................................................................................................................... 133
Chapter 5 System connection and basic setup procedure ..................................................... 135
5.1 System connection .................................................................................................................................................... 135
5.1.1 Connection principles .............................................................................................................................................. 135
5.1.2 Connection between the CMU/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
5.1.8 Interpreter booth combination & split ....................................................................................................................... 147
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
6.1.2 Connection .............................................................................................................................................................. 154
6.1.3 Configuration and operation .................................................................................................................................... 156
6.2 HCS-8300MI Series .................................................................................................................................................. 160
6.2.1 Functions and instructio ns ....................................................................................................................................... 160
6.2.2 Connection .............................................................................................................................................................. 163
6.2.3 Configuration and operation .................................................................................................................................... 164
6.3 HCS-8300MX ............................................................................................................................................................ 168
6.3.1 Functions and instructio ns ....................................................................................................................................... 168
6.3.2 Connection .............................................................................................................................................................. 169
6.3.3 Configuration and operation .................................................................................................................................... 170
6.4 HCS-8300MX/FS ...................................................................................................................................................... 172
6.4.1 Functions and instructio ns ....................................................................................................................................... 172
6.4.2 Connection .............................................................................................................................................................. 174
6.4.3 Configuration and operation .................................................................................................................................... 175
6.5 HCS-8302MX/FS ...................................................................................................................................................... 179
6.5.1 Functions and instructio ns ....................................................................................................................................... 179
6.5.2 Connection .............................................................................................................................................................. 181
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6.5.3 Configuration and operation .................................................................................................................................... 183
6.6 HCS-8300KMX .......................................................................................................................................................... 186
6.6.1 Functions and instructions ....................................................................................................................................... 186
6.6.2 Connection .............................................................................................................................................................. 186
6.7 HCS-8300PM/PM2 .................................................................................................................................................... 187
6.7.1 Functions and instructio ns ....................................................................................................................................... 187
6.7.2 Connection .............................................................................................................................................................. 188
6.8 HCS-8319 ................................................................................................................................................................. 189
6.8.1 Functions and instructio ns ....................................................................................................................................... 189
6.8.2 Connection .............................................................................................................................................................. 189
6.8.3 Operation ................................................................................................................................................................ 190
6.9 HCS-8301 series digital audio mixer ......................................................................................................................... 193
6.9.1 Functions and instructio ns ....................................................................................................................................... 193
6.9.2 Connection .............................................................................................................................................................. 197
6.9.3 Configuration and operation .................................................................................................................................... 198
6.10 Microphone ............................................................................................................................................................. 200
6.11 Earphone ................................................................................................................................................................. 201
6.12 Accessories ............................................................................................................................................................. 202
Chapter 7 Working environment and maintenance ................................................................ 205
7.1 Public areas .............................................................................................................................................................. 205
7.2 Technical rooms ........................................................................................................................................................ 205
7.3 Interpreter booths ...................................................................................................................................................... 205
7.4 System operator room ............................................................................................................................................... 206
7.5 Ventilation .................................................................................................................................................................. 206
7.6 Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................... 206
7.7 Storage ...................................................................................................................................................................... 206
Chapter 8 Technical specifications ......................................................................................... 207
8.1 System specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 207
8.2 Congress system main unit ....................................................................................................................................... 208
8.2.1 Congress main unit ................................................................................................................................................. 208
8.2.2 Extension main unit ................................................................................................................................................. 209
8.2.3 Extension unit .......................................................................................................................................................... 210
8.3 Congress unit ............................................................................................................................................................ 211
8.3.1 HCS-8315 series congress unit ............................................................................................................................... 211
8.3.2 HCS-8335 series congress unit ............................................................................................................................... 212
8.3.3 HCS-8336 SDI monitor ............................................................................................................................................ 214
8.3.4 HCS-8338/8348 series congres s terminal ............................................................................................................... 215
8.4 Interpreter unit ........................................................................................................................................................... 217
8.4.1 HCS-8385 ............................................................................................................................................................... 217
8.4.2 HCS-8385 ............................................................................................................................................................... 218
8.4.3 HCS-8385HDMI ...................................................................................................................................................... 219
8.5 Peripheral equipment and accessories ..................................................................................................................... 220
8.5.1 HCS-8300MO series ............................................................................................................................................... 220
8.5.2 HCS-8300MI series ................................................................................................................................................. 221
8.5.3 HCS-8300MX .......................................................................................................................................................... 222
8.5.4 HCS-8300MX/FS ..................................................................................................................................................... 223
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8.5.5 HCS-8302MX/FS ..................................................................................................................................................... 224
8.5.6 HCS-8300KMX ........................................................................................................................................................ 225
8.5.7 HCS-8300PM/PM2 .................................................................................................................................................. 226
8.5.8 HCS-8319 ............................................................................................................................................................... 227
8.5.9 HCS-8301 ............................................................................................................................................................... 228
8.5.10 Microphone ........................................................................................................................................................... 229
8.5.11 Earphone ............................................................................................................................................................... 230
8.5.12 Accessories ........................................................................................................................................................... 232
8.6 System connection .................................................................................................................................................... 234
8.6.1 Mains cables ........................................................................................................................................................... 234
8.6.2 Audio cables ............................................................................................................................................................ 234
8.6.3 Earphone ................................................................................................................................................................. 234
8.7 Display language list ................................................................................................................................................. 235
AppendicesCustom-made cables ....................................................................................... 236
Appendix: Dedicated 6 PIN Extension Cable .............................................................................................................. 236
Appendix : CBL2SS-01 Professional 2-pin Cable for Conference System ................................................................. 237
Appendix : CBL4PK-01 Power Adapter Cable ............................................................................................................ 238
Appendix : CBL4PT-02 Power Branch Cable ............................................................................................................. 239
Appendix : CBL4PS 4-pin Extension Cable ................................................................................................................ 240
Appendix : Cat.6 Gigabit Ethernet Cable .................................................................................................................... 241
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Installation & User Guide

About this manual
This manual is a comprehensive guide to the installation and operation of the 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 6Peripheral 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)
chairman unit, Chinese panel
HCS-8348NBCE(-NP) HCS-8348NBD(-NP) HCS-8348NBDE(-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, 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)
HCS-8300MOA/FS
8 Channels Audio Output Device (analog outputs, single-mode optical fiber interface, CobraNet interface)
HCS-8300MOA/FSD
8 Channels Audio Output Device (analog outputs, single-mode optical fiber interface, Dante interface)
HCS-8300MOA
8 Channels Audio Output Device (analog outputs)
8 Channels Audio Input Interfaces HCS-8300MID/FS
8 Channels Audio Input Interface (AES/EBU digital inputs, analog inputs, single-mode optical fiber interface, CobraNet interface)
HCS-8300MID/FSD
8 Channels Audio Input Interface (AES/EBU digital inputs, analog inputs, single-mode optical fiber interface, Dante interface)
HCS-8300MID
8 Channels Audio Input Interface (AES/EBU digital inputs, analog inputs)
HCS-8300MIA/FS
8 Channels Audio Input Interface (analog inputs, single-mode optical fiber interface, CobraNet interface)
HCS-8300MIA/FSD
8 Channels Audio Input Interface (analog inputs, single-mode optical fiber interface, Dante interface)
HCS-8300MIA
8 Channels Audio Input Interface (analog inputs)
Congress Room Combiner HCS-8300MX
Congress Room Combiner
Booth Combiner HCS-8300MX/FS
Booth Combiner (single-mode optical fiber interface)
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.
Figure 1.1.11 HCS-8338-NP/HCS-8348-NP Series New
Generation Paperless Multimedia Congress Terminal
Congress T erminal
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Figure 1.1.12 “Closed Loop - Daisy Chain” connection topology
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.
Professional Venue Design Software Module  Microphone Management Software Module  Voting Management Software Module  Video Control Software Module  Simultaneous Interpretation Software Module  Intercom Software Module  Synchronous Audio Recording Management
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)
Increased reliability with “Closed Loop - Daisy Chain” connection topology
48 kHz audio sampling, 64 audio channels, each with a 30 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response for perfect sound quality
Low po wer consumption design
Supports CobraNet/Dante protocol to connect to
peripheral digital devices without losing any sound quality
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