Sennheiser Conference Phone WiCOS User Guide

Wireless Conference System  
WiCOS  
Instruction manual  
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Contents  
Important safety instructions ..................................................................................... 2  
WiCOS – the wireless conference system ............................................................... 5  
Areas of application ..................................................................................................... 5  
The technology used .................................................................................................... 7  
Available system components – scope of delivery ............................................. 8  
Overview of the components ...................................................................................... 9  
WiCOS wireless conference units ............................................................................ 10  
WiCOS AP access point .............................................................................................. 18  
Overview of the web server ..................................................................................... 19  
WiCOS CASE transport case ..................................................................................... 20  
Putting the conference system into operation ................................................. 21  
Putting the access point into operation ................................................................ 21  
Putting the conference units into operation ........................................................ 25  
Switching the components on/off ......................................................................... 29  
Switching the access point on/off .......................................................................... 29  
Switching a conference unit on/off ....................................................................... 31  
Running a conference .................................................................................................. 33  
Operating a delegate unit ........................................................................................ 33  
Operating a chairman unit ....................................................................................... 36  
Configuring the conference system ....................................................................... 43  
Loading the factory default settings – “Reset“ .................................................. 43  
Calling up the web server of the access point ...................................................... 44  
Adjusting the basic settings – “Setup“ ................................................................. 47  
Adjusting the RF settings – “RF configuration“ .................................................. 52  
Adjusting the conference settings – “Conference Management“ ................... 56  
Additional functions – “Service“ ............................................................................ 66  
Eavesdropping protection and encryption – “Encryption” ............................... 67  
Transporting the conference system .................................................................... 70  
Preparing the access point for transport .............................................................. 70  
Preparing the conference units for transport ...................................................... 71  
Using the transport case .......................................................................................... 72  
Integrating WiCOS into a wired conference system ....................................... 73  
Connecting the access point to the SDC 8200 CU central unit ......................... 73  
Initializing the conference units with the SDC 8200 CU central unit .............. 75  
Configuring the complete conference system - slave mode operation) ......... 77  
Using stand-alone operation in parallel with slave mode operation .............. 78  
Holding a conference in slave mode operation .................................................... 79  
Using the interpretation system ............................................................................ 80  
Cleaning the conference system ............................................................................. 82  
If a problem occurs ... ................................................................................................... 83  
Accessories and spare parts ..................................................................................... 84  
Specifications .................................................................................................................. 85  
Manufacturer Declarations ........................................................................................ 88  
Index .................................................................................................................................. 90  
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Important safety instructions  
Important safety instructions  
Read this instruction manual.  
Keep this instruction manual. Always include this instruction manual  
when passing the products on to third parties.  
Heed all warnings and follow all instructions in this instruction manual.  
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Servicing is required if the products have been damaged in any way,  
liquid has been spilled, objects have fallen inside, the products have  
been exposed to rain or moisture, do not operate properly or have been  
dropped.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use the  
products near water and do not expose them to rain or moisture. Do  
not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases or coffee cups, on the  
products.  
Only use the required mains units.  
Unplug the mains units from the wall socket  
– to completely disconnect the devices from the mains,  
– during lightning storms or  
– when unused for long periods of time.  
Only operate the mains units from the correct type of power source  
(see page 83).  
Ensure that the mains units are  
– in a safe operating condition and easily accessible,  
– properly plugged into the wall socket,  
– only operated within the permissible temperature range (see  
page 84).  
– not covered or exposed to direct sunlight for longer periods of time  
in order to prevent heat accumulation (see page 84).  
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install the products in  
accordance with the instructions given in this instruction manual.  
Do not install the products near any heat sources.  
Only use attachments/accessories specified by Sennheiser.  
Overloading  
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cables as this may result in fire  
and electric shock.  
Replacement parts  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses  
replacement parts specified by Sennheiser or those having the same  
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result  
in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.  
Service and care  
No user serviceable parts inside! Do not attempt to service devices yourself  
as opening or removing covers may expose dangerous voltage or other  
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Only use a slightly damp cloth to clean the devices. Do not use any  
cleansing agents or solvents.  
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Important safety instructions  
Danger due to high volumes  
These devices are capable of producing sound pressure exceeding  
85 dB(A). 85 dB(A) is the sound pressure corresponding to the maximum  
permissible volume which is by law (in some countries) allowed to affect  
your hearing for the duration of a working day. It is used as a basis  
according to the specifications of industrial medicine. Higher volumes or  
longer durations can damage your hearing. At higher volumes, the  
duration must be shortened in order to prevent hearing damage. The  
following are sure signs that you have been subjected to excessive noise  
for too long a time:  
You can hear ringing or whistling sounds in your ears.  
You have the impression (even for a short time only) that you can no  
longer hear high notes.  
Safety instructions for the Lithium-Ion battery pack  
If abused or misused, the WiCOS BA battery pack may leak. In extreme  
cases, it may even present  
a heat hazard,  
a fire hazard,  
an explosion hazard,  
a smoke or gas hazard.  
Please understand that Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage  
arising from abuse or misuse.  
Keep away from children.  
Do not pack charged batteries  
loose – danger of shorting  
out/fire hazard.  
Observe correct polarity.  
Do not short-circuit.  
Dispose of the battery pack  
at special collection points or  
return it to your specialist  
dealer.  
Switch battery pack-powered  
devices off after use.  
Only charge the battery pack  
with the appropriate  
Sennheiser chargers.  
When not using the battery  
pack for extended periods of  
time, charge it regularly  
(about every 3 months).  
Only charge the battery pack  
at ambient temperatures  
between 10 °C and 40 °C.  
Do not heat above 70 °C/  
158 °F, e.g. do not expose to  
sunlight or throw into a fire.  
Do not mutilate or dismantle.  
Do not continue to use a  
defective battery pack.  
Immediately remove the  
battery pack from an  
obviously defective device.  
When not using the device  
for extended periods of time,  
remove the battery pack  
from the device.  
Only use the original  
Do not expose to moisture.  
Sennheiser battery pack.  
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Important safety instructions  
Intended use  
Intended use of the WiCOS wireless conference system includes:  
having read this instruction manual, especially the chapter “Important  
safety instructions” on page 2,  
using the system within the operating conditions and limitations  
described in this instruction manual.  
“Improper use” means using the system other than as described in this  
instruction manual, or under operating conditions which differ from those  
described herein.  
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WiCOS – the wireless conference system  
WiCOS – the wireless conference system  
WiCOS stands for Wireless Conference System – the new generation of  
mobile and wireless conference equipment from Sennheiser. The WiCOS  
conference system utilizes all advantages of digital communications  
technology:  
Ease of use due to automatic configuration of the system  
Easy installation and straight-forward operation  
Conference units with up to 20 hrs operating time  
Decentralized, clear sound reproduction  
Conference units are extremely easy to operate  
Voting function  
Dynamic frequency management for intermodulation-free operation  
2 usable frequency bands (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)  
Easy integration of the wireless WiCOS system into the wired SDC 8200  
digital conference system from Sennheiser  
Ideal for both small seminars with only a few participants and large  
conferences with any number of participants  
Areas of application  
The WiCOS conference system offers you reliable, wireless conferencing on  
the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz frequency bands. The system architecture allows for  
different conference configurations:  
Conference configuration  
You can ...  
You require ...  
Standard operation  
• run a discussion with optional  
assignment of the “speaking right”  
by a chairman  
• 1 WiCOS AP access point  
• WiCOS D delegate units  
• WiCOS C chairman unit (optional)  
Extended operation  
• run a discussion with assignment of • 1 WiCOS AP access point  
the “speaking right” by a chairman  
• WiCOS DV delegate units  
• WiCOS CV chairman unit  
• conduct voting session  
integrated operation  
(slave mode operation)  
• run a discussion with assignment of  
the “speaking right” by a chairman  
WiCOS wireless conference system  
– 1 WiCOS AP access point  
– WiCOS DV delegate units  
– WiCOS CV chairman unit  
• offer simultaneous interpretation of  
the floor channel  
• conduct voting sessions  
• wired SDC 8200 conference and  
interpretation system  
– SDC 8200 CU-M or CU central unit  
– SDC 8200 ID interpreter units  
– SDC 8200 conference units  
• make use of the additional features  
of the Sennheiser SDC 8200  
conference and interpretation  
system  
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WiCOS – the wireless conference system  
Stand-alone operation – wireless conferencing  
For stand-alone operation, you only require the WiCOS system  
components. You can use different conference modes and, in addition to  
running discussions, you can also conduct voting sessions.  
The delegate and chairman units are wirelessly connected to the access  
point, which acts as the central unit and controls the conference system.  
The battery pack-powered conference units are wireless and can be placed  
as you wish.  
The access point has an integrated web server for configuring and  
monitoring the WiCOS conference system. In order to control these  
functions, a computer with network connection and a web browser is  
needed.  
Setup for stand-alone operation  
WiCOS AP  
WiCOS CV  
WiCOS C  
WiCOS DV  
WiCOS D  
Computer  
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WiCOS – the wireless conference system  
Integrated operation (slave mode operation) – with the wired SDC 8200  
conference and interpretation system  
The WiCOS wireless conference system can be integrated into the wired  
SDC 8200 conference and interpretation system. This allows you to expand  
the conference system and/or easily bridge relatively long distances. In  
slave mode operation, you can use the WiCOS system for simultaneous  
interpretation and add professional accessories such as room  
microphones, camera functions or the software control of the SDC 8200  
conference and interpretation system.  
For slave mode operation, you require the SDC 8200 conference and  
interpretation system with the SDC 8200 CU-M or SDC 8200 CU central  
unit. One or several access points can be connected to the central unit. As  
in stand-alone operation, the access point controls the wireless  
communication between the conference units. The conference system is  
configured via the SDC 8200 CU-M or SDC 8200 CU central unit. In  
integrated operation, all conference units of the wireless WiCOS system  
behave like conference units of the SDC 8200 system.  
To use language distribution, you also require SDC 8200 interpreter units.  
The WiCOS DV and WiCOS CV conference units allow you to select between  
up to 16 interpretation channels.  
Setup for integrated operation  
(slave mode operation)  
SDC 8200 conference units  
SDC 8200 conference units  
WiCOS AP  
WiCOS AP  
SDC 8200 CU/CU-M  
WiCOS CV  
WiCOS C  
WiCOS DV  
WiCOS D  
Computer  
The technology used  
The radio technology of the WiCOS conference system is based on the  
transmission standard for radio networks IEEE 802.11 a/g which is  
widespread in computer technology. This radio standard offers the largest  
possible operational reliability and transmission quality. The radio  
protocols are optimized for conferencing, thus avoiding intermodulations  
with existing radio networks. The dynamic frequency management of the  
WiCOS conference system automatically detects occupied frequency  
bands and changes to a free frequency band with no interruptions, even  
during operation.  
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Available system components – scope of delivery  
Available system components –  
scope of delivery  
The following WiCOS system components are available:  
Delegate unit  
Chairman unit  
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WiCOS D delegate unit (without voting function) or  
WiCOS DV delegate unit (with voting function and channel selection  
keys)  
1
1
WiCOS BA Lithium-Ion battery pack  
WiCOS C chairman unit (without voting function) or  
WiCOS CV chairman unit (with voting function and channel selection  
keys)  
1
1
WiCOS BA Lithium-Ion battery pack  
Gooseneck microphone  
WiCOS MIC gooseneck microphone  
Charging power supply for  
battery pack  
1
3
WiCOS NT-BA charging power supply for WiCOS BA battery pack  
country adapters (EU/UK/US)  
Access point  
1
3
1
1
WiCOS AP access point  
rod antennas  
network cable (Cat5, 1 m)  
CD ROM with instruction manual (PDF file)  
DC power supply for access point  
Transport case  
1
3
WiCOS NT-AP DC power supply for WiCOS AP access point  
country adapters (EU/UK/US)  
1
WiCOS CASE transport case (with wheels) for one conference system  
with up to 12 conference units and accessories  
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Overview of the components  
Overview of the components  
Your conference system can comprise the following conferences units:  
Conference unit  
Functions  
Overview  
WiCOS D  
Delegate unit for discussions  
• 2 headphone sockets for the floor channel  
WiCOS C  
Chairman unit with moderator function  
• Next key and priority key  
• 2 volume control keys for the  
– voting mode  
– volume adjustment mode for the  
conference units’ built-in loudspeakers  
– media control mode  
• 2 headphone sockets for the floor channel  
WiCOS DV  
WiCOS CV  
Delegate unit for discussions including votes page 12  
and language distribution  
• 3 voting keys  
• 2 channel selection keys  
• 2 headphones sockets for interpretation  
channels and the floor channel  
Chairman unit with moderator function and page 14  
voting administrator function  
• Next key and priority key  
• 3 operating modes  
– voting mode  
– volume adjustment mode for the  
conference units’ built-in loudspeakers  
– media control mode  
• 3 voting keys  
• 2 channel selection keys  
• 2 headphones sockets for interpretation  
channels and the floor channel  
The conference system also comprises:  
Central unit  
Function  
Overview  
WiCOS AP access  
point  
• Controls the communication of the  
conference units  
• Configuration via web server  
• Can be integrated in a network  
You can also integrate the WiCOS conference system into the wired  
SDC 8200 conference system and interpretation system (see page 73).  
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Overview of the components  
WiCOS wireless conference units  
WiCOS D delegate unit  
3
1
2
4
K
J
J
I
I
H
H
:
:
A
Operating element  
1 Sound inlet basket  
2 Signal light ring  
3 Coupling ring  
Function/Meaning  
for contributing to the discussion  
Group  
indicates the “speaking right” or a request to speak  
locks the microphone  
for connection of the microphone, with indentation for correct orientation  
4 Microphone socket  
0 Microphone LED  
indicates a request to speak, the “speaking right” and the connection status of  
the conference unit  
switches the conference unit on/off and controls the microphone  
A Microphone key  
increases the headphone volume  
reduces the headphone volume  
outputs the floor channel to headphones  
outputs the floor channel  
H Headphone volume UP  
I Headphone volume DOWN  
J Headphone socket  
K Loudspeaker  
For an overview of the operating elements at the rear of the conference unit, refer to page 17.  
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Overview of the components  
WiCOS C chairman unit  
3
1
2
4
K
J
J
5
6
I
H
8
9
:
:
A
Operating element  
1 Sound inlet basket  
2 Signal light ring  
3 Coupling ring  
4 Microphone socket  
5 Priority key  
Function/Meaning  
for contributing to the discussion  
Group  
indicates the “speaking right” or a request to speak  
locks the microphone  
for connection of the microphone, with indentation for correct orientation  
temporarily mutes all conference units or stops the discussion  
assigns the “speaking right” to a participant from the request-to-speak list  
6 Next key  
indicates a request to speak, the “speaking right” and the connection status of  
the conference unit  
0 Microphone LED  
switches the conference unit on/off and controls the microphone  
A Microphone key  
increases the loudspeaker volume on the conference units, stops a voting  
session, controls external media devices (depending on the operating mode)  
8 Selection key A  
reduces the loudspeaker volume on the conference units, starts a voting  
session, controls external media devices (depending on the operating mode)  
9 Selection key B  
increases the headphone volume  
reduces the headphone volume  
outputs the floor channel to headphones  
outputs the floor channel  
H Headphone volume UP  
I Headphone volume DOWN  
J Headphone socket  
K Loudspeaker  
For an overview of the operating elements at the rear of the conference unit, refer to page 17.  
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Overview of the components  
WiCOS DV delegate unit with voting function  
3
1
2
4
K
J
I
H
J
H
I
G
F
F
:
:
A
G
E
E
D
B
C
Operating element  
1 Sound inlet basket  
2 Signal light ring  
3 Coupling ring  
Function/Meaning  
for contributing to the discussion  
Group  
indicates the “speaking right” or a request to speak  
locks the microphone  
for connection of the microphone, with indentation for correct orientation  
4 Microphone socket  
0 Microphone LED  
indicates a request to speak, the “speaking right” and the connection status of  
the conference unit  
switches the conference unit on/off and controls the microphone  
A Microphone key  
votes “no” in a voting session  
votes “abstain” in a voting session  
votes “yes” in a voting session  
B NO key  
C ABSTAIN key  
D YES key  
displays the interpretation channel, the voting results and  
the headphone volume  
E Channel selection display  
selects the next interpretation channel  
selects the previous interpretation channel  
increases the headphone volume  
F CHANNEL UP key  
G CHANNEL DOWN key  
H Headphone volume UP  
I Headphone volume DOWN  
J Headphone socket  
K Loudspeaker  
reduces the headphone volume  
outputs the floor channel and the interpretation channels to headphones  
outputs the floor channel  
For an overview of the operating elements at the rear of the conference unit, refer to page 17.  
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Overview of the components  
Channel selection display E of the WiCOS DV delegate unit  
The channel selection display E can display two different views.  
E
G
F
Interpretation channel selection  
Display  
Function/Meaning  
selects the next or the previous channel  
Q Direction of the CHANNEL UP key F  
and the CHANNEL DOWN key G  
displays the current channel output via  
the headphones  
R Channel number and channel name  
Default setting:  
floor channel “00 FLOOR”  
displays the adjusted volume on the  
headphone socket  
S Headphone volume  
R
S
Q
Q
Voting result  
Display  
Function/Meaning  
displays the voting result after the voting  
session has ended  
T Voting result  
T
The display has an automatic brightness control. Approx. 4 seconds after  
the last key press, the brightness will be reduced. With each key press, the  
display will light up with maximum brightness.  
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Overview of the components  
WiCOS CV chairman unit with voting function  
3
1
2
4
K
J
I
H
J
5
6
G
F
7
:
:
A
8
E
9
D
B
C
Operating element  
1 Sound inlet basket  
2 Signal light ring  
3 Coupling ring  
4 Microphone socket  
5 Priority key  
Function/Meaning  
for contributing to the discussion  
Group  
indicates the “speaking right” or a request to speak  
locks the microphone  
for connection of the microphone, with indentation for correct orientation  
temporarily mutes all conference units or stops the discussion  
assigns the “speaking right” to a participant from the request-to-speak list  
6 Next key  
displays the voting mode, the loudspeaker mode of the conference units and  
the media control mode  
7 Multi-function display  
8 Selection key A  
9 Selection key B  
0 Microphone LED  
A Microphone key  
increases the loudspeaker volume on the conference units, stops a voting  
session, controls external media devices (depending on the operating mode)  
reduces the loudspeaker volume on the conference units, starts a voting  
session, controls external media devices (depending on the operating mode)  
indicates a request to speak, the “speaking right” and the connection status of  
the conference unit  
switches the conference unit on/off and controls the microphone  
votes “no” in a voting session  
votes “abstain” in a voting session  
votes “yes” in a voting session  
B NO key  
C ABSTAIN key  
D YES key  
displays the interpretation channel, the voting results and  
the headphone volume  
E Channel selection display  
selects the next interpretation channel  
selects the previous interpretation channel  
increases the headphone volume  
F CHANNEL UP key  
G CHANNEL DOWN key  
H Headphone volume UP  
I Headphone volume DOWN  
J Headphone socket  
K Loudspeaker  
reduces the headphone volume  
outputs the floor channel and the interpretation channels to headphones  
outputs the floor channel  
For an overview of the operating elements at the rear of the conference unit, refer to page 17.  
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Overview of the components  
Multi-function display 7 of the WiCOS CV chairman unit  
The multi-function display 7 can display three different operating modes.  
To switch between the operating modes and displays:  
̈ Press the ABSTAIN key C for approx. 3 seconds.  
You can switch between the following modes and displays:  
– Voting mode (“Start/Stop Voting”)  
– Volume adjustment mode for loudspeakers (“Volume Control”) and  
– Media control mode (“Function key”).  
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Depending on the mode, the selection key A 8 and the selection  
8
key B 9 are assigned different functions.  
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C
You can also switch between the operating modes using the web  
server (see page 65).  
Voting mode  
“Start/Stop Voting”  
Display  
Function/Meaning  
L Start  
Selection key B 9 starts a voting session  
M Stop  
Selection key A 8 stops a voting session  
L
M
Volume adjustment mode for  
loudspeakers “Volume Control”  
Display  
Function/Meaning  
N Volume of the  
conference units’  
loudspeakers  
Adjusted volume of the conference units’ loudspeakers K  
Selection key A 8 increases the volume  
Selection key B 9 reduces the volume  
N
Media control mode  
“Function key”  
Display  
Function/Meaning  
O Media control 1  
Selection key A 8 controls external media devices  
P Media control 2  
Selection key B 9 controls external media devices  
O
P
The display has an automatic brightness control. Approx. 4 seconds after  
the last key press, the brightness will be reduced. With each key press, the  
display will light up with maximum brightness.  
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Overview of the components  
Channel selection display E of the WiCOS CV delegate unit  
The channel selection display E can display two different views.  
E
G
F
Interpretation channel selection  
Display  
Function/Meaning  
selects the next or the previous channel  
Q Direction of the CHANNEL UP key F  
and the CHANNEL DOWN key G  
displays the current channel output via  
the headphones  
R Channel number and channel name  
Default setting:  
floor channel “00 FLOOR”  
displays the adjusted volume on the  
headphone socket J  
S Headphone volume  
R
S
Q
Q
Voting result  
Display  
Function/Meaning  
displays the voting result after the voting  
session has ended  
T Voting result  
T
The display has an automatic brightness control. Approx. 4 seconds after  
the last key press, the brightness will be reduced. With each key press, the  
display will light up with maximum brightness.  
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Overview of the components  
Rear of the conference console  
U
V
W
Operating element  
Function/Meaning  
displays the connection status with the access point  
for connection to the WiCOS BA battery pack  
U RF link indicator  
V Battery pack connection  
W Battery guide rails  
ensure correct insertion of the WiCOS BA battery pack  
WiCOS BA Lithium-Ion battery pack  
Y
X
Z
[
\
]
Operating element  
Function/Meaning  
for connection of the charging power supply, charges the battery pack and allows  
mains operation  
X Socket for charging power  
supply  
displays the charging process and mains operation  
Y Status indicator  
Z Charge status indicator  
[ Key  
displays the charge status and the status of the charging electronics  
activates the charge status indicator Z and the charging electronics indicator  
for connecting the battery pack to the conference unit  
\ Contacts  
secures the battery pack against inadvertent detachment from the conference unit  
] Battery release clip  
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Overview of the components  
WiCOS AP access point  
a
^
b
c
f
e
f
d
d
95 mm  
g
f
f
h
i
j k  
l
m
Operating element  
^ Status indicators  
a Antennas  
Function/Meaning  
displays the operating mode, the connection status and the RF signal quality  
transmit and receive RF signals, adjustable  
resets the access point to the factory default settings  
locks the antennas  
b Reset key  
c Antenna coupling ring  
d Eyelets for wall mounting  
e Antenna sockets  
for mounting the access point to a wall  
for connection of the antennas  
ensure that the access point cannot slip on the surface on which it is placed  
for mounting the access point to a stand with 5/8” mounting stud  
f Rubber feet  
g Stand mount  
for connection to a network or computer to configure and monitor the conference  
system via the web server  
h Network socket (RJ 45)  
ensures that the cable cannot slip out of the socket for DC power supply  
for connection of the SDC 8200 conference and interpretation system  
for connection of additional access points  
i Cable grip  
j IN system socket (RJ 45)  
k OUT system socket (RJ 45)  
l Socket for DC power supply  
m On/off switch  
for connection of the WiCOS NT-AP DC power supply  
switches the access point on/off  
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Overview of the components  
Overview of the web server  
n
o
p
q
r
Operating element  
Function/Meaning  
Tabs of the main navigation level, always visible  
n Main navigation  
Second navigation level, depending on the main navigation  
o Subnavigation  
Different topics and categories of the current configuration page  
Selection possibilities and/or listing of the current configurations contents  
p Structure of the current category  
q Overview and configuration  
contents  
Explanations on the current configuration page  
r Help on the current category  
Main navigation  
Subnavigation  
Summary”  
Detailed information  
Setup”  
TCP/IP settings”  
Country Selection”  
Admin”  
RF Configuration”  
General”  
Quality 2.4 GHz ISM”  
Quality 5.15-5.35 GHz”  
Quality 5.47-5.725 GHz”  
Quality 5.8 GHz ISM”  
General”  
Conference Management”  
Unit Monitoring”  
Init Units”  
Chairman Config”  
Logging”  
Service”  
Update”  
Encryption”  
Key assignment”  
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WiCOS CASE transport case  
u
t
w
s
v
|
{
z
x
y
Operating element  
s Microphone holder  
t Lid  
Function/Meaning  
holds up to 12 gooseneck microphones  
separates the upper and lower shell of the case  
for pulling the transport case on its wheels  
locks the telescopic handle  
u Telescopic handle  
v Catch  
locks the transport case, can be locked with U-locks  
for carrying the transport case  
w Lock  
x Carrying handle  
y Wheels  
for easy transportation  
holds up to 12 conference units with inserted battery packs  
stores mains power supplies, accessories, cables, etc.  
holds an access point  
z Conference unit holder  
{ Accessory compartment  
| Access point holder  
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Putting the conference system into operation  
Putting the conference system into  
operation  
Putting the access point into operation  
The access point controls the wireless communication between the  
individual conference units.  
Connecting the antennas  
The supplied rod antennas are mounted quickly and easily. They ensure  
reliable radio transmission within buildings. The transmission range is  
approx. 30 m. Always connect all 3 antennas to ensure reliable radio  
communication.  
CAUTION! Radio communication outside the legal requirements!  
When connecting antennas other than the supplied ones, the  
transmission power of the conference system may not meet  
the legal requirements.  
̈ Only connect the supplied antennas to the access point.  
̈ Connect the 3 antennas a to the antenna sockets e.  
e
e
a
e
̈ Screw down the 3 antenna coupling rings c as shown.  
The antennas are locked.  
c
c
a
c
Connecting the access point to the mains  
When connecting the access point via a system cable to the  
SDC 8200 CU-M or SDC 8200 CU central unit of the SDC 8200  
conference and interpretation system, you do not require the  
WiCOS NT-AP DC power supply.  
CAUTION! Danger due to electric current!  
If you use an unsuitable power supply, this can cause damage  
to the access point.  
̈ Only connect the WiCOS NT-AP DC power supply to the  
access point.  
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Putting the conference system into operation  
̈
Connect the DC power supply  
}
to the socket l.  
l
̈ Pass the cable of the DC power supply through the cable grip i as  
shown.  
i
̈ Slide the supplied country adapter ~ onto the DC power supply }.  
NT-AP  
̈ Plug the DC power supply into a wall socket.  
}
~
EU  
UK  
US  
Connecting the access point to a computer/network  
In order to change the configuration of the access point or to monitor the  
conference system, you require a computer with network connection (RJ  
45) and a web browser.  
̈ Connect the supplied network cable (Cat5) to the network socket  
(RJ 45) h.  
h
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Putting the conference system into operation  
̈ Connect the network cable to your computer or network.  
̈ Call up the web server (see page 45).  
Connecting a system cable for integrated operation  
To integrate the WiCOS conference system into a wired SDC 8200  
conference and interpretation system:  
̈ Connect a system cable (Sennheiser SDC CBL RJ45, see “Accessories  
and spare parts” on page 83) to the IN system socket (RJ 45) j.  
j
̈ Connect the system cable to one of the six RJ 45 sockets (“PORT 1-6”)  
of the SDC 8200 CU-M or SDC 8200 CU central unit (see page 70 and  
the instruction manual of the SDC 8200 conference and interpretation  
system).  
Accesspoint  
WiCOS AP  
PORT 1-6  
SDC 8200 CU  
Setting up the access point  
CAUTION! Danger of intermodulation!  
If you set up the individual components of the conference  
system too close to one another, intermodulation can occur.  
̈ Observe a minimum distance of 1.5 m between the access  
point and the conference units.  
̈ Observe a minimum distance of 50 cm between the  
conference units.  
̈ If possible, set up the devices so that there is a “free line of sight”  
between the conference units and the access point.  
To obtain the optimum transmission range:  
̈ Place the access point as centrally and as high as possible.  
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Putting the conference system into operation  
The transmission range of the conference units and the access  
point is approx. 30 m. The transmission range can vary depending  
on location and environmental conditions such as wall thickness,  
wall composition etc.  
30 m  
30 m  
The access point can be  
mounted to a wall or ceiling or  
mounted on a stand or  
placed on a flat surface (e.g. table),  
Mounting the access point to a ̈ Use suitable screws and the eyelets for wall mounting d at the rear of  
wall or ceiling  
the access point to mount the access point to a wall.  
d
95 mm  
d
Mounting the access point on ̈ Use a stand with 5/8” mounting stud (adapter to 3/8” mounting stud  
a stand  
available as optional accessory, see “Accessories and spare parts” on  
page 83).  
̈ Adjust the legs of the stand.  
̈ Use the stand mount g to screw the access point on the stand.  
5/8''  
g
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Putting the conference system into operation  
Placing the access point on  
a flat surface  
CAUTION! Risk of staining of furniture surfaces!  
Some furniture surfaces have been treated with varnish,  
polish or synthetics which might cause stains when they  
come into contact with other synthetics. Despite a thorough  
testing of the synthetics used by us, we cannot rule out the  
possibility of staining.  
̈ Do not place the access point on delicate surfaces.  
̈ Place the access point on a flat, horizontal surface.  
Aligning the antennas ̈ Align the 3 antennas vertically.  
̈ Switch the access point on (see page 29).  
Putting the conference units into operation  
Connecting the microphone  
̈ Connect the gooseneck microphone to the microphone socket 4 so  
that the protrusion engages with the indentation.  
4
3
̈ Screw down the coupling ring 3.  
The microphone is securely connected to the conference unit.  
̈ Set up the conference unit so that it can be comfortably operated by  
the participant.  
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Putting the conference system into operation  
̈ Tilt the microphone toward the participant.  
Checking the charge status of the battery pack  
̈ Press the key [.  
The charge status indicator Z displays the current charge status:  
lights up Remaining capacity  
Remaining operating time  
approx. 4 hours  
LED Z  
1
2
3
4
5
red  
0-20 %  
orange  
orange  
green  
green  
20-40 %  
40-60 %  
60-80 %  
80-100 %  
approx. 4-8 hours  
Z
[
approx. 8-12 hours  
approx. 12-16 hours  
approx. 16-20 hours  
The charge status indicator Z goes of after approx. 5 seconds. The  
LED 3 then display the status of the charging electronics.  
flashes  
orange  
Charging electronics  
functions properly  
defective  
LED Z  
3
3
Z
The LED 3 goes off after approx. 7 seconds.  
CAUTION! Danger of burns and damage to the device!  
A defective battery pack can ignite and destroy the  
conference unit!  
̈ Disconnect the charging power supply from the defective  
battery pack.  
̈ Remove the defective battery pack from the conference  
unit.  
̈ Dispose of the defective battery pack in accordance with  
the regulations.  
When the battery pack is almost flat, the status indicator U indicates the  
remaining operating time.  
C CV D DV  
Remaining operating time  
approx. 4 hours  
Red LED U flashes approx. ... per second  
once  
twice  
approx. 2 hours  
four times  
approx. 1 hour  
U
Charging the battery pack  
The WiCOS BA Lithium-Ion battery pack is pre-charged upon delivery, i.e.  
you can immediately use the conference unit without having to charge the  
battery pack first.  
There are two ways to charge the battery pack, both using the  
WiCOS NT-BA charging power supply:  
You can charge the battery pack separately.  
You can charge the battery pack when it is inserted into the conference  
unit.  
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Putting the conference system into operation  
The conference unit can be operated during the charging process.  
CAUTION! Danger due to electric current!  
If you use an unsuitable charging power supply, this can  
cause damage to the battery pack.  
̈ Only use the WiCOS NT-BA charging power supply to  
charge the WiCOS BA battery pack.  
To connect the WiCOS NT-BA charging power supply:  
̈ Slide the supplied country adapter ~ onto the charging power supply  
NT-BA  
}.  
}
~
EU  
UK  
US  
̈ Plug the charging power supply into a wall socket.  
C CV D DV  
̈ Connect the plug of the charging power supply } to the socket X of  
the battery pack.  
The charging process starts.  
When you have connected the charging power supply to the battery pack,  
the status indicator Y and the charge status indicator Z provide  
information on the charging process and on mains operation:  
X
Charging process  
Status indicator Y Charge status indicator Z  
green and yellow  
lights up (indicating the  
current charge status)  
the battery pack is being  
charged, a complete  
charging process takes  
approx. 4 hours  
green  
off  
the battery pack is fully  
charged, mains operation  
Y
Z
Inserting/removing the battery pack  
To insert the WiCOS BA into the conference unit:  
̈ Check the battery pack before using it (see page 26) in order to ensure  
sufficient battery capacity and to exclude a defective battery pack.  
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Putting the conference system into operation  
̈ Slide the battery pack into the battery guide rails W of the conference  
unit.  
The battery release clip ] locks into place.  
]
W
̈ Switch the conference unit on (see page 31).  
To remove the battery pack from the conference unit:  
̈ Press the battery release clip ] and pull the battery pack out of the  
battery guide rails.  
]
Setting up the conference units  
CAUTION! Danger of intermodulation!  
If you set up the individual components of the conference  
system too close to one another, intermodulation can occur.  
̈ Observe a minimum distance of 1.5 m between the  
conference units and the access point.  
̈ Observe a minimum distance of 50 cm between the  
conference units.  
̈ If possible, set up the devices so that there is a “free line of sight”  
between the conference units and the access point.  
30 m  
30 m  
The transmission range of the conference units and the access  
point is approx. 30 m. The transmission range can vary depending  
on location and environmental conditions such as wall thickness,  
wall composition etc.  
CAUTION! Risk of staining of furniture surfaces!  
Some furniture surfaces have been treated with varnish,  
polish or synthetics which might cause stains when they  
come into contact with other synthetics. Despite a thorough  
testing of the synthetics used by us, we cannot rule out the  
possibility of staining.  
̈ Do not place the access point on delicate surfaces.  
̈ Place the conference units on a flat, horizontal surface.  
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Switching the components on/off  
Switching the components on/off  
To switch the WiCOS conference system on, proceed as follows:  
1. Switch the access point on (see next chapter).  
2. Switch the conference units on (see page 31).  
The connection is automatically established. The conference system  
loads the last configuration used (see next chapters).  
Switching the access point on/off  
To switch the access point on:  
̈ Set the on/off switch m to position “1”.  
The last configuration used is loaded. The 3 status indicators ^  
provide the following information:  
m
Blue LED 1  
flashes slowly  
lights up  
Operating mode of the access point  
integrated operation (slave mode)  
stand-alone operation  
`
Red LED 2  
off  
Link quality (RF signal quality)  
^
excellent  
good  
fair  
flashes slowly  
flashes rapidly  
lights up  
low  
Blue LED 3  
flashes rapidly  
lights up  
Connection status with the conference units  
no connection  
^
connection with at least 1 conference unit  
You can use the factory default settings or adapt the configuration to your  
needs (see page 44):  
Detailed  
information  
Configuration  
Function/Meaning  
Network settings  
(IP address)  
To load the web server and to  
modify the configuration  
Country settings for radio To set country-specific limit  
communication  
values for radio frequencies and  
transmission power  
Password protection  
To protect the web server from  
unauthorized access  
RF signal strength  
Radio frequency  
To set the transmission power  
To set the radio frequencies to be see page 53  
used in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz  
frequency bands  
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Detailed  
information  
Configuration  
Function/Meaning  
Max. number of  
simultaneously active  
microphones  
To set the max. number of  
simultaneously active  
microphones in a discussion  
Conference mode  
To set the conference mode  
Loudspeaker volume  
To set the volume of the  
conference units’ loudspeakers  
Number of interpretation To set the number of the  
channels  
interpretation channels  
Operating mode of the  
chairman units  
To set the function of the  
selection key A 8 and B 9  
Operating mode of the  
access point  
To set the access point to stand- see page 61  
alone operation or integrated  
operation (slave mode) with  
SDC 8200  
Initialization mode of the To initialize the conference units see page 57  
conference units  
on the access point  
Encryption mode  
To set the encryption mode for  
radio transmission  
To switch the access point off:  
̈ Set the on/off switch m to position “0”.  
The 3 status indicators ^ go off.  
m
To disconnect the access point from the mains:  
̈ Unplug the DC power supply from the wall socket.  
NT-AP  
The access point is completely switched off.  
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Switching the components on/off  
Switching a conference unit on/off  
To switch a conference unit on :  
̈ Press the microphone key A.  
C CV D DV  
V
The last configuration used is loaded.  
The microphone LED 0 and the RF link indicator U display the  
connection status:  
LED  
Connection status with the access point  
off:  
connection is established  
RF link indicator U,  
microphone LED 0  
:
flashes:  
connection is being established  
malfunction  
RF link indicator U: blue  
microphone LED 0: red green  
:
A
lights up:  
C CV D DV  
RF link indicator U: blue  
U
When the connection is established, the multi-function display 7 and  
the channel selection display E of the WiCOS DV and WiCOS CV  
conference units switch on.  
C CV D DV  
If there are several access points within the transmission range,  
intermodulation can occur. In this case, use the dynamic frequency  
management (see page 53) and initialize the desired conference  
units on the access point (see page 76).  
E
E
7
If no connection to an access point can be established within  
2 minutes, the conference unit automatically switches off.  
The following last used configurations are loaded. You can use the factory  
default settings or adapt the configuration to your needs (see page 44):  
Detailed  
information  
Configuration  
Function/Meaning  
Country settings for  
radio communication  
To set country-specific limit values  
for radio frequencies and  
transmission power  
C CV D DV  
7
RF signal strength  
Radio frequency  
To set the transmission power  
To set the radio frequencies to be  
used in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz  
frequency bands  
Loudspeaker volume  
To set the volume of the conference see page 59  
units’ loudspeakers  
Operating mode of the To set the function of the selection  
chairman units  
key A 8 and B 9  
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Switching the components on/off  
Detailed  
information  
Configuration  
Function/Meaning  
Setting the  
initialization mode of  
the conference units  
To initialize the conference units on see page 57  
the access point  
Encryption mode  
To set the encryption mode for radio see page 67  
transmission  
To manually switch a conference unit off:  
̈ Press the microphone key A for 3 seconds.  
C CV D DV  
The conference unit switches off. All LEDs and displays go off.  
To automatically switch all conference units off:  
3s  
̈ Switch the access point off (see page 29).  
If there is no connection to an access point, the conference units will  
automatically switch off after 2 minutes.  
:
:
A
To completely switch a conference unit off and disconnect it from the  
power supply:  
̈ If necessary, unplug the charging power supply from the wall socket.  
NT-BA  
C CV D DV  
X
̈ Remove the battery pack from the conference unit (see page 27).  
]
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Running a conference  
Running a conference  
The character of your conference (i.e. the conditions under which the  
participants can take the floor, are assigned the “speaking right” or can  
listen to simultaneous interpretations) depends on the settings of the  
access point. You can adapt the conference system to your individual  
needs or use the factory default settings (see page 44).  
Operating a delegate unit  
The WiCOS D and WiCOS DV delegate units feature two headphone outputs  
and can therefore be used by one or two participants.  
Taking the floor/Making a request to speak  
Depending on the conference mode set (see page 58), you can  
take the floor immediately or  
make a request to speak.  
You then have to wait until the chairman switches on your microphone.  
If the conference mode is set so that you can take the floor immediately  
(“Direct Access” (factory default setting), “FIFO”, “Override”, “Group 1-4”,  
see page 58):  
̈ Press the microphone key A.  
C CV D DV  
Your microphone switches on and you can take the floor immediately.  
The microphone LED 0 and the signal light ring 2 light up red. The  
loudspeaker K is muted. Depending on the conference mode and the  
speaker limit set, the microphone of the previous speaker will be  
switched off.  
If the conference mode is set so that you first have to make a request to  
speak (“With request”, “With request no clear”, see page 58):  
:
:
A
̈ Press the microphone key A.  
C CV D DV  
2
Your request to speak is added to the request-to-speak list. The  
microphone LED 0 flashes green and the signal light ring 2 flashes  
red.  
K
:
:
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Running a conference  
When the chairman assigns you the “speaking right”, your microphone  
switches on. The microphone LED 0 and the signal light ring 2 light up  
red. The loudspeaker K is muted. Depending on the conference mode  
and the speaker limit set, the microphone of the previous speaker will  
be switched off.  
C CV D DV  
2
K
With a chairman unit, you can take the floor at any time,  
without first having to be assigned the “speaking right”.  
If you are only using delegate units, you can only choose  
conference modes where the “speaking right” does not have to  
be assigned by a chairman (“Direct Access” (factory default  
setting), “FIFO”, “Override”, “Group 1-4”, see page 58).  
:
:
Switching the microphone off/Cancelling a request to speak  
To switch off the microphone when you have finished speaking or to cancel  
a request to speak:  
̈ Press the microphone key A once more.  
C CV D DV  
The microphone LED 0 and the signal light ring 2 go off.  
:
:
A
Participating in a voting session (WiCOS CV and WiCOS DV only)  
You can participate in voting sessions which have to be started by the  
chairman (see page 38).  
After the voting session has been started by the chairman, the LEDs of the  
voting keys B, C and D flash.  
C CV D DV  
̈ Press the corresponding key:  
– YES key D:  
– ABSTAIN key C: to abstain from voting  
– NO key B: to vote “no”  
to vote “yes”  
The LED next to the pressed voting key lights up permanently and your  
vote is counted.  
D
E
C
B
After the voting session has been stopped by the chairman (see page 38)  
the voting result T is shown on the channel selection display E. The LED  
next to the pressed voting key goes off.  
T
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Running a conference  
Connecting headphones (WiCOS CV and WiCOS DV only)  
You can listen to the floor channel or the offered interpretation channels  
(where applies) via headphones (see next section).  
̈ Connect headphones with a 3.5 mm jack plug to one of the headphone  
sockets J.  
C CV D DV  
You can connect mono or stereo headphones.  
J
J
Listening to simultaneous interpretation (WiCOS CV and WiCOS DV only)  
In order for you to be able to listen to a simultaneous interpretation of the  
floor channel via headphones, the conference system has to be connected  
to an interpretation system (see page 73).  
̈ Ask the organizer on which channel your desired language is  
transmitted.  
̈ Connect headphones to your conference unit (see above).  
̈ Press the CHANNEL UP key F or the CHANNEL DOWN key G to select  
the desired interpretation channel.  
C CV D DV  
The selected interpretation channel is output via your headphones. The  
channel selection display E shows the currently set channel, e.g. “07  
ENG” for channel 07 with interpretation into English (depending of the  
configuration of the interpretation system). If you select “00 FLOOR”,  
the floor channel will be output (factory default setting).  
E
G
If the channel selection display E is showing a voting result, you  
can return to the channel display view by pressing the  
CHANNEL UP key F or the CHANNEL DOWN key G. The voting  
result cannot be displayed again.  
F
Adjusting the headphone volume  
CAUTION! Hearing damage due to high volumes!  
Listening at high volume levels for long periods can lead to  
permanent hearing defects.  
̈ Before putting the headphones on, set the volume to a  
minimum level.  
̈ Do not continuously expose yourself to high volumes.  
̈ Put the headphones on.  
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Running a conference  
To adjust the volume:  
̈ Press the headphone volume UP key H or the headphone volume  
DOWN key I:  
C CV D DV  
+” to increase the volume or  
” to reduce the volume.  
J
I
The channel selection display E shows the volume on the headphone  
output S. As long as you keep the key H or I pressed, the LED next  
to the key lights up.  
H
E
If you switch the conference units off and on again (see page 31), the  
headphone volume is reset to a medium level.  
E
With the WiCOS CV and WiCOS C conference units, the adjusted volume is  
common for both headphone sockets J.  
The volume of the conference units’ loudspeakers can be adjusted  
via the web server of the access point (see page 59) or via the  
WiCOS CV or WiCOS C chairman unit (see page 41).  
S
Operating a chairman unit  
The chairman units have the same functions as the delegate units (see  
page 33).  
You can  
take the floor,  
participate in a voting session,  
listen to simultaneous interpretations and  
use headphones.  
A chairman unit allows you to take the floor at any time without having to  
“apply” for a comment. Active chairman units are not counted against the  
speaker limit.  
In a conference system with several chairman units, all chairman  
units have the same rights.  
The WiCOS C and WiCOS CV chairman units feature two headphone outputs  
and can therefore be used by one or two chairmen.  
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Running a conference  
Assigning a participant the “speaking right”  
If – in “With Request” or “With Req. No Clear” mode – a participant presses  
the microphone key on his conference unit, he makes a request to speak.  
All participants who have made a request to speak will join a request-to-  
speak list. On the conference unit, the microphone LED 0 flashes green  
and the signal light ring 2 flashes red, indicating that the participant has  
made a request to speak.  
C CV D DV  
2
:
:
To assign the “speaking right” to the next participant from the request-to-  
speak list using the WiCOS C and WiCOS CV chairman units:  
̈ Press the NEXT key 6.  
C CV D DV  
The next participant from the request-to-speak list is assigned the  
“speaking right”. As long as you keep the key 6 pressed, the LED next  
to the key lights up.  
In stand-alone operation, the “speaking right” can only be  
assigned using the WiCOS CV and WiCOS C chairman units.  
Conference control via the web server is not possible.  
6
Ending a discussion  
Using the cancel function, the chairman can end a discussion at any time.  
̈ Briefly press the priority key 5.  
C CV D DV  
All conference units are muted. The request-to-speak list is not cleared.  
As long as you keep the key 5 pressed, the LED next to the key lights  
up.  
5
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Running a conference  
Muting all delegate units temporarily  
Using the priority function, the chairman can interrupt a discussion at any  
time.  
̈ Keep the priority key 5 pressed for as long as you want to mute the  
conference units (push-to-mute function).  
C CV D DV  
All conference units – except for the chairman units – are muted. The  
microphone LED 0 and the signal light ring 2 of the previously active  
conference units flash red. As long as you keep the key 5 pressed, the  
LED next to the key lights up.  
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To take the floor while keeping the priority key pressed:  
̈ Press the microphone key A (see page 33).  
The “speaking right” of your chairman unit remains active, even  
if you cancel the conference or mute the conference units.  
To cancel the muting of the conference units:  
̈ Release the priority key 5.  
The muting of the conference units is canceled. The LED next to the key  
5 goes off. The discussion is continued.  
Starting a voting session  
With the WiCOS C and WiCOS CV chairman unit with voting function, you  
can start, pause and stop a voting session.  
CAUTION! Danger of loss of the voting result!  
The voting results are not saved.  
̈ Note down the voting results.  
̈ Use the voting functions of the SDC 8200 conference and  
interpretation system, which allows you to save voting  
results (see page 73 and the instruction manual of the  
SDC 8200 conference and interpretation system).  
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If you are using the WiCOS CV chairman unit, you have to proceed as  
follows.  
To start a voting session:  
̈ Keep the ABSTAIN key C pressed until the “voting mode” is shown on  
the multi-function display 7.  
C CV D DV  
The multi-function display switches between “voting mode”, “volume  
adjustment mode for loudspeakers” and “media control mode”.  
You can also switch between the operating modes using the  
web server (see page 65).  
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C
7
̈ Press the selection key B 9.  
C CV D DV  
9
With the WiCOS DV and WiCOS CV conference units, the LEDs next to  
the keys B, C and D light up. The participants can cast their vote (see  
page 34).  
C CV D DV  
D
C
B
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To end or cancel the voting session:  
̈ Press the selection key A 8.  
C CV D DV  
8
The voting session is stopped. The LEDs next to the keys B, C and D  
go off. The voting result T is shown on the channel selection  
displays E of the conference units.  
E
T
To clear the voting result:  
̈ Press the selection key A 8.  
C CV D DV  
The voting result T on the channel selection display E is cleared and  
the display changes to the interpretation channel view.  
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To start a new voting session:  
̈ Press the selection key A 8.  
C CV D DV  
The voting result T on the channel selection display E is cleared and  
the display changes to the interpretation channel view.  
8
̈ Press the selection key B 9.  
C CV D DV  
A new voting session is started.  
9
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If you are using the WiCOS C chairman unit, the set operating mode of the  
conference unit and the voting result cannot be displayed. You can  
nevertheless conduct voting session.  
̈ Via the web server, set the function of the selection key A 8 and B 9  
to “Start/Stop Voting” (see page 65).  
̈ Start or stop voting session and delete voting results using the  
selection key A 8 and B 9 (for more information, see page 38).  
As long as you keep the key 8 or 9 pressed, the LEDs next to the keys  
light up.  
C CV D DV  
With the WiCOS C chairman unit, you cannot participate in the  
voting session yourself.  
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Setting the volume of the conference units’ loudspeakers  
With the WiCOS CV or WiCOS C chairman units, you can set the loudspeaker  
volume of all conference units.  
If you are using the WiCOS CV chairman unit:  
̈ Keep the ABSTAIN key C pressed until the “volume adjustment mode  
for loudspeakers” is shown on the multi-function display 7.  
C CV D DV  
The multi-function display switches between “voting mode”, “volume  
adjustment mode for loudspeakers” and “media control mode”.  
You can also switch between the operating modes using the  
web server (see page 65).  
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C
̈ Press the  
C CV D DV  
– selection key A 8 to increase the loudspeaker volume or  
– selection key B 9 to reduce the loudspeaker volume.  
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8
7
The loudspeaker volume is changed. The multi-function display 7  
shows the volume of the conference units’ loudspeakers N.  
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N
If you are using the WiCOS C chairman unit:  
̈ Via the web server, set the function of the selection key A 8 and B 9  
to “Volume Control” (see page 65)  
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̈ Press the  
– selection key A 8 to increase the loudspeaker volume or  
C CV D DV  
– selection key B 9 to reduce the loudspeaker volume.  
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The loudspeaker volume is changed. As long as you keep the key 8 or  
9 pressed, the LED next to the key lights up.  
The volume of the conference units’ loudspeakers can also be  
adjusted via the web server of the access point (see page 59).  
Activating the media control mode  
In the future, the WiCOS C and WiCOS CV chairman units will allow you to  
transmit commands to a media control system, for example in order to  
trigger circuits via a home controller. The corresponding commands can be  
programmed via the web server of the access point.  
If you are using the WiCOS CV chairman unit, activate the media control  
mode as follows (e.g. to start or stop a camera system):  
̈ Keep the ABSTAIN key C pressed until the “media control mode” is  
shown on the multi-function display 7.  
C CV D DV  
The multi-function display switches between “voting mode”, “volume  
adjustment mode for loudspeakers” and “media control mode”.  
You can also switch between the operating modes using the  
web server (see page 65).  
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7
̈ Press the selection key A 8 or the selection key B 9 to trigger circuits  
via a home controller.  
C CV D DV  
Depending on the setting, pressing key 8 or 9 transmits a start signal  
or a stop signal.  
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8
If you are using the WiCOS C chairman unit:  
̈ Via the web server, set the function of the selection key A 8 and B 9  
to “Function key” (see page 65).  
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̈ Press the selection key A 8 or the selection key B 9 to trigger circuits  
via a home controller.  
C CV D DV  
Depending on the setting, pressing key 8 or 9 transmits a start signal  
or a stop signal. As long as you keep the key 8 or 9 pressed, the LED  
next to the key lights up.  
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Configuring the conference system  
If you change the factory default settings via the web server, the  
last settings used are loaded on a restart of the conference system.  
Loading the factory default settings – “Reset“  
CAUTION! Loss of settings!  
If you reset the access point and the conference units to the  
factory default settings, custom settings are discarded.  
̈ Before resetting the devices, note down the settings used.  
To reset the access point and the conference units to the factory default  
settings:  
̈ If necessary, unplug connected system cables and network cables from  
the IN system socket (RJ 45) j, the OUT system socket (RJ 45) k and  
the network socket (RJ 45) h.  
k
j
h
̈ Switch the access point on (see page 29).  
̈ Switch on all the conference units that you want to reset to the factory  
default settings (see page 31).  
̈ Use a pointed object (e.g. straightened paper clip) to press the reset  
key b on the access point for approx. 5 seconds.  
The 3 status indicators ^ of the access point flash while you press the  
reset key. All indicators and displays on the conference units light up.  
The access point and the conference units are reset to the factory  
default settings. The status indicators ^ of the access point and the  
indicators and displays on the conference units go off once resetting is  
completed. The conference units are initialized with the access point.  
b
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After the reset, the following factory default settings are loaded:  
Configuration  
Factory default setting  
Network settings  
(IP address)  
System name: “WiCOS“  
IP address mode: “Static“  
IP: “192.168.0.10“  
Subnet: “255.255.255.0“  
Password protection  
123“  
RF signal strength (“Room size“)  
Radio frequency  
Big“  
Automatically“  
Country settings for radio communication US/Canada“  
(“Country selection“)  
Max. number of simultaneously  
active microphones  
4“  
Conference mode  
Direct Access“  
Loudspeaker volume  
6“  
Number of interpretation channels  
0“  
Operating mode of the chairman units  
WiCOS C and WiCOS CV  
Volume Control“  
Operating mode of the access point  
Stand Alone“  
Open Access“  
Initialization mode of the conference  
units  
Encryption mode  
Use default key“  
Calling up the web server of the access point  
In order to be able to call up the web server of the access point, you require  
a computer with network connection (RJ 45) and a web browser.  
̈ Make sure that the access point is correctly connected to your  
computer or network via the network socket (RJ 45) h.  
Setting the computer to the address range of the access point  
In order to access the web server the first time, you have to set your  
computer to the address range of the access point.  
You only require the fixed IP address of your computer in order to  
access the web server for the first time. Via the web server, you can  
adapt the IP address of the access point to match the ones in your  
network.  
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Microsoft Windows XP If you are using Microsoft Windows XP, proceed as follows in order to set a  
operating system static IP address (see also the instruction manual of the operating  
system):  
̈ Click “Start” and select “Control Panel”.  
The “Control Panel” window opens.  
̈ Click “Network Connections“  
A list of all the network connections on the computer appears.  
̈ Right-click “Local Area Connection”.  
A shortcut menu appears.  
̈ On the shortcut menu, click “Properties”.  
The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears.  
̈ Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click the “Properties” button.  
The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window appears.  
̈ Click the “Use the following IP address” option button.  
̈ In the “IP address” field, type your desired IP address, e.g.  
192.168.0.12.  
̈ In the “Subnet mask” field, type the subnet mask 255.255.255.0.  
Both addresses have to be within the address range of the access point.  
Do not use the IP address of the access point: 192.168.0.10.  
̈ Confirm your entries by clicking “OK”.  
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Apple MacOS X operating system If you are using Apple MacOS X, proceed as follows in order to set a static  
IP address (see also the instruction manual of the operating system):  
̈ Click the “Apple” icon and select “System Preferences”.  
The “System Preferences” window opens.  
̈ Click “Network”.  
The “Network” window opens.  
̈ From the “Show” drop-down list, select “Built-in Ethernet”.  
̈ Click “Configure...”.  
The “Built-in Ethernet” window opens.  
̈ From the “Configure IPv4” drop-down list, select “Manually”.  
̈ In the “IP address” field, type your desired IP address, e.g.  
192.168.0.12.  
̈ In the “Subnet mask” field, type the subnet mask 255.255.255.0.  
Both addresses have to be within the address range of the access point.  
Do not use the IP address of the access point: 192.168.0.10.  
̈ Confirm your entries by clicking “Apply now”.  
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Accessing the access point (overview screen)  
Make sure the network communication between access point  
and computer is not blocked by a proxy server and/or a firewall.  
̈ Switch the access point on (see page 29).  
̈ Start a web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer or Firefox).  
̈ In the address box of the browser, type the IP address of the access  
point: the factory default IP address 192.168.0.10 or your adapted IP  
address.  
̈ Press the Enter key or click the “Refresh” button of your web browser.  
The web server appears in the browser window and prompts for a  
password.  
If you have not assigned a password:  
̈ Type the default password “123” into the entry field.  
̈ Click “OK”.  
The “Summary” overview screen of the web server appears.  
If you have assigned a password (see page 52):  
̈ Type the password into the entry field.  
̈ Click “OK”.  
The “Summary” overview screen of the web server appears.  
If you have forgotten the password, you can reset the access  
point to the factory default settings in order to be able to access  
the web server (see page 44).  
Attention: If the access point is reset, any custom settings will  
be lost!  
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Adjusting the basic settings – “Setup“  
Overview screen – “Summary“  
The overview screen provides information on the system settings  
(“System Information”) and the device settings (“Device Information”),  
e.g. for servicing purposes.  
̈ In the main navigation, click “Setup”.  
The “Summary” overview screen appears.  
Function/Meaning  
Additional  
information  
Setting  
System Name“  
User selectable name for the network address of the see page 49  
conference system  
IP Address“  
IP address of the access point  
Subnet Mask“  
Subnet address of the address point  
Address mode of the network address  
MAC address of the access point  
Address Mode“  
Base MAC Address“  
Serial Number“  
Serial number of the access point  
Model Name“  
Model name of the access point  
Hardware Version“  
Boot Version“  
Version number of the hardware  
Version number of the boot firmware  
Version number of the firmware  
Firmware Version“  
FPGA Version“  
Version number of the conference units’ firmware  
Version number of the transmission hardware  
Version number of the reception hardware  
Version number of the transmission firmware  
Version number of the reception firmware  
RF Hardware 1 Version“  
RF Hardware 2 Version“  
RF Firmware 1 Version“  
RF Firmware 2 Version“  
Setting the network address of the access point – “TCP/IP Settings“  
The fixed IP address 192.168.0.10 and the subnet address 255.255.255.0  
are factory preset. Using this address, you can access the web server.  
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There are two ways to integrate the access point into the network and to  
use the web server. You can  
integrate the access point into a network with static IP addresses or  
integrate the access point into a network with DHCP.  
To call up the IP address settings:  
̈ In the main navigation, click “Setup” > “TCP/IP Settings”.  
The “TCP/IP Settings” overview screen appears.  
To set an unique network identification of the access point:  
̈ In the “System Name” field, type a name for your conference system.  
To use a dynamic IP address – “DHCP“:  
̈ From the “IP Address Mode” drop-down list, select “DHCP”.  
The access point automatically obtains its IP address from a server. In  
order to be able to use this function, you need a DHCP server in your  
network that automatically assigns IP addresses.  
To use a static IP address – “Static“:  
̈ From the “IP Address Mode” drop-down list, select “Static”.  
̈ In the “IP Address” field, type the desired IP address.  
̈ In the “Subnet Mask” field, type the desired subnet mask.  
Make sure that this IP address is not used in your network.  
̈ Note down the IP address so that you can call up the web server  
again.  
̈ Click “Save settings”.  
The settings are saved.  
̈ Switch the access point off and on again (see page 29).  
You can now access the web server via the new IP address.  
̈ In the address box of the browser, type the new IP address of the access  
point.  
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̈ Press the Enter key.  
The web server appears in the browser window.  
If you have forgotten the new IP address, you can reset the access  
point to the factory default settings in order to be able to access  
the web server (see page 44).  
Attention: If the access point is reset, any custom settings will be  
lost!  
If you want to integrate the access point into a managed network  
in which only selected devices are allowed to be integrated, you  
have to assign your router or switch the MAC address of the access  
point. You can find this MAC address on the “Summary” overview  
screen (see page 49).  
Setting the country-specific limit values – “Country selection“  
To set the conference system to the country-specific limit values for radio  
systems:  
CAUTION! Risk of violation of legal requirements!  
If you are using radio frequencies and transmission powers  
that cannot be used license-free in your country, there is a  
risk of violation of legal requirements.  
̈ Use only radio frequencies and transmission powers that  
are approved and legal in your country.  
̈ From the “Country selection” drop-down list, select the  
correct country is which the conference system is to be  
used.  
̈ In the main navigation, click “Setup” > “Country selection”.  
The “Country selection” overview screen appears.  
̈ From the “Country selection” drop-down list, select the country in  
which the conference system is to be used.  
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̈ Click “Save settings”.  
The settings are saved. The selected country is displayed in the  
Selected Country Region” field. The conference system will only use  
frequencies and transmission powers that are approved and legal in  
the selected country/region.  
The country-specific radio settings for the United States and  
Canada, “US/Canada”, are the most restricted radio settings in the  
conference system. These settings are used as the factory default  
settings.  
Setting the password protection – “Admin“  
You can protect the access point against unauthorized access and changes  
to the system by setting a password. The factory default password is  
123”.  
̈ In the main navigation, click “Setup” > “Admin”.  
The “Admin: authentication” overview screen appears.  
̈ In the “Old password” field, type the old password.  
If you want to use the factory default settings, type the default  
password “123”.  
̈ In the “New password” and “Confirm new password” fields, type the  
new password.  
The password can consist of a maximum of 50 characters.  
̈ Click “Save settings”.  
The new password is saved. The next time you switch the access point  
on, access to the web server is protected by the new password.  
If you reset the access point to the factory default settings, the  
password is “123”.  
For safety settings for encryption of the radio transmission, refer to  
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Adjusting the RF settings – “RF configuration“  
Setting the RF signal strength – “General“  
The RF signal strength of the conference system can be set in two different  
ways:  
automatic setting of the RF signal strength (recommended)  
manual setting of the RF signal strength  
̈ In the main navigation, click “RF Configuration”.  
The “General RF settings” overview screen appears.  
To set the RF signal strength to automatic mode:  
̈ In the “Room size” box, select the “(Auto)” option button.  
̈ Click “Save settings”.  
The setting is saved. The RF signal strength is automatically adapted to  
the operating conditions/room size.  
To manually set the RF signal strength:  
̈ In the “Room size” box, select the appropriate option button:  
Option button  
RF signal strength  
Area of application  
Big“  
maximum RF signal  
strength  
large rooms of  
approx. 3000 m²  
Medium“  
Small“  
medium RF signal  
strength  
medium sized rooms of  
approx. 2000 m²  
low RF signal strength  
small rooms of  
approx. 1000 m²  
̈ Click “Save settings”.  
The setting is saved. The RF signal strength is set to the selected power.  
Setting the frequencies – “General“  
The frequency selection of the conference system can be set in two  
different ways:  
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automatic frequency selection (dynamic frequency management;  
recommended)  
manual frequency selection  
The WiCOS conference system is factory preset to dynamic frequency  
management. This function automatically detects occupied frequency  
bands and switches to an unused frequency band, thus allowing for  
interruption-free operation and parallel use of the WiCOS conference  
system with other wireless conference systems, WLAN routers and other  
radio networks.  
The maximum number of access points you can use simultaneously varies  
depending on the frequency range. If you want to use several conference  
systems in parallel, we recommend careful frequency planning in order to  
avoid mutual intermodulation between channels working in close  
proximity.  
̈ Have the system scan the available frequency ranges (see page 56).  
̈ Set a fixed available frequency (see page 53).  
Max. number of  
access points  
Minimum distance  
between access points  
Frequency range  
2.4 GHz  
3
1.5 m  
1.5 m  
1.5 m  
5.7-5.8 GHz  
5.1-5.7 GHz  
8
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The scan of the available frequency ranges can take up to 60  
seconds. This time is needed if the 2.4 GHz frequencies are occupied  
and the 5 GHz frequencies have to be scanned.  
During scanning, conferencing is not possible.  
̈ In the main navigation, click “RF Configuration”.  
The “General RF settings” overview screen appears.  
To set the frequency selection to automatic mode (dynamic frequency  
management):  
̈ From the “Frequency Selection” drop-down list, select “Automatically”.  
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̈ Click “Save settings”.  
The setting is saved. The conference system automatically selects the  
frequencies and switches to alternate frequencies if intermodulation  
occurs.  
To manually set a frequency range:  
CAUTION! Danger of intermodulation!  
If the automatic frequency management is deactivated, the  
radio signals of the conference system and the radio signals  
of other devices can be subject to intermodulation.  
̈ Make sure that the manually set frequency ranges are not  
used by other devices and are not subject to  
̈ Use the dynamic frequency management.  
To select an unused frequency range, use the frequency range monitoring  
function which displays occupied and unused frequency ranges (see  
page 56).  
̈ From the “Frequency Selection” drop-down list, select an unused  
frequency:  
Color identification  
Frequencies are ...  
Function/Restriction  
black  
unused  
You can use these  
frequencies.  
blue  
currently unused  
You can use these  
frequencies. If  
These frequencies can be  
used by other devices (e.g.  
radar equipment)  
intermodulation occurs,  
the system switches to  
alternate frequencies.  
light blue  
red  
occassionally used by  
other devices (e.g. radar  
equipment)  
You can currently use  
these frequencies.  
currently used by other  
devices (e.g. WLAN  
equipment)  
You should not use these  
frequencies.  
dark red  
occassionally used by  
other devices (e.g. radar  
equipment)  
You cannot use these  
frequencies.  
The selected frequency is shown under the drop-down list.  
̈ Click “Save settings”.  
The setting is saved. The conference system uses the selected  
frequency.  
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Monitoring the frequency ranges – “Quality“  
The frequency range monitoring function displays occupied and unused  
frequency bands.  
̈ In the main navigation, click “RF Configuration”.  
The “General RF settings” overview screen appears.  
̈ Select the overview screen of the desired frequency range:  
– “Quality 2.4 GHz ISM“  
– “Quality 5.15-5.35 GHz“  
– “Quality 5.47-5.725 GHz“  
– “Quality 5.8 GHz ISM“  
A bar chart of the selected frequency range is displayed. The colored  
bars indicate the currently occupied and/or unused frequencies. The  
red deflections indicate the amount of radio traffic.  
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Color of bar  
Radio traffic  
green  
No radio traffic on the corresponding frequency:  
Your conference system should use this frequency.  
Heavy radio traffic on the corresponding frequency:  
Your conference system should not use this frequency.  
red  
If you have manually set your conference system to a frequency  
range, it might be that the frequency range monitoring displays the  
radio traffic of the set frequency range that is used by the  
conference system itself.  
This does not impair the operation of the conference system.  
Adjusting the conference settings –  
Conference Management“  
If you have integrated the WiCOS conference system into the wired  
SDC 8200 conference and interpretation system, the conference  
settings can be configured via the central unit of the wired system  
(see page 73 and the instruction manual of the SDC 8200  
conference and interpretation system).  
Setting the maximum number of simultaneously active microphones  
(speaker limit)  
The speaker limit determines the maximum number of speakers who can  
take the floor simultaneously. In the conference modes “FIFO” and “Group  
1-4”, the speaker limit is preset to a fixed value.  
If you set a high number of interpretation channels, the speaker  
limit will be reduced.  
̈ Reduce the number of interpretations channels in order to be  
able to set the speaker limit to a maximum of 8 (see “Setting  
̈ In the main navigation, click “Conference management”.  
The “General Conference Settings” overview screen appears.  
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̈ In the “Maximum number of active microphones” box, select the  
desired option button.  
The number of simultaneously active microphones can be between “1”  
and “8”.  
̈ Click “Save settings”.  
The setting is saved. The speaker limit is set to the selected value.  
Regardless of the conference mode and speaker limit set, the  
following applies:  
With a chairman unity you can take the floor immediately  
without first having to be assigned the “speaking right”.  
Active chairman units are not counted against the speaker limit.  
Setting the conference mode  
The WiCOS conference system offers different conference modes, allowing  
you to tailor a conference to your needs.  
̈ In the main navigation, click “Conference management”.  
The “General Conference Settings” overview screen appears.  
̈ In the “Microphone Mode” box, select the desired option button.  
Refer to the table below for more information on the individual  
conference modes.  
̈ Click “Save settings”.  
The setting is saved. The conference system is set to the selected  
conference mode.  
By pressing the microphone  
key A ...  
Cancellation of a  
request to speak  
Conference mode  
Speaker limit  
Chairman unit  
With request“  
... you make a request to speak  
and join the request-to-speak  
possible  
required –  
1 to 8  
list. You can only take the floor assigns the  
With request no  
clear“  
not possible  
after you have been assigned  
the “speaking right”.  
“speaking right”  
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By pressing the microphone  
key A ...  
Cancellation of a  
request to speak  
Conference mode  
Speaker limit  
Chairman unit  
... you can take the floor  
immediately – provided that  
the speaker limit has not yet  
been reached.  
Direct access“  
1 to 8 (factory  
default setting:  
4)  
not required  
not required  
(factory default  
setting)  
If the speaker limit has been  
reached, you have to wait until  
one of the current speakers has  
finished speaking.  
... you can take the floor  
immediately.  
The microphone of the previous  
speaker is switched off.  
FIFO“  
1
... you can take the floor  
immediately.  
The microphone of the speaker not required  
who is speaking for the longest  
time is switched off.  
Override“  
1 to 8  
Group 1“  
Group 2“  
Group 3“  
1
2
3
.... you can take the floor  
immediately – provided that  
the speaker limit has not yet  
been reached.  
If the speaker limit has been  
not required  
possible  
reached, you will join the  
request-to-speak list. You will  
automatically be assigned the  
“speaking right” as soon as  
another speaker has finsished  
speaking.  
Group 4“  
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Setting the volume of the conference units’ built-in loudspeakers  
̈ In the main navigation, click “Conference management”.  
The “General Conference Settings” overview screen appears.  
̈ in the “Volume” box, click the “Up” or the “Down” button.  
– “0” = off  
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– “1” = low  
– “12” = very high  
The selected volume level is displayed between the two buttons.  
̈ Click “Save settings”.  
The setting is saved. The loudspeaker volume is set to the selected  
level.  
The volume of the conference units’ loudspeakers can also be set  
via the WiCOS CV or WiCOS C chairman unit (see page 41).  
Setting the number of interpretation channels  
̈ In the main navigation, click “Conference management”.  
The “General Conference Settings” overview screen appears.  
̈ In the “Number of interpretation channels” box, click the desired option  
button.  
You can offer “0”, “2”, “4”, “8”, “12” or “16” interpretation channels.  
̈ Click “Save settings”.  
The setting is saved. The maximum number of interpretation channels  
necessary, the maximum number of simultaneously active  
microphones (speaker limit) will be reduced (see page 57). Values that  
can no longer be selected will be displayed in red in the “Maximum  
number of active microphones” box.  
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Configuring the conference system  
Setting the operating mode of the access point  
The access point is suitable for stand-alone operation or can be integrated  
into a wired SDC 8200 conference and interpretation system (slave mode  
operation).  
̈ In the main navigation, click “Conference management”.  
The “General Conference Settings” overview screen appears.  
̈ In the “Select the Operating Mode” box, select the “Stand Alone”,  
SDC 8200” or the “TCS 5500” option button.  
Setting  
Operating mode of the access point  
Stand-alone operation  
Stand Alone“  
SDC 8200“  
TCS 5500“  
Integrated operation (slave mode operation)  
The WiCOS conference system is integrated into a  
wired conference and interpretation system and  
operates in slave mode (see page 73 and the  
instruction manual of the SDC 8200 or TCS 5500  
system).  
̈ Click “Save settings”.  
The setting is saved. The access point is set to the desired operating  
mode.  
The status indicator ^ provides information on the operating mode:  
Blue LED 1 ...  
flashes slowly  
lights up  
Operating mode of the access point  
Integrated operation (slave mode)  
Stand-alone operation  
^
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Configuring the conference system  
Monitoring initialized conference units – “Unit monitoring“  
̈ In the main navigation, click “Conference management” > “Unit  
monitoring”.  
The “Unit monitoring” overview screen is displayed.  
The following information on the initialized conference units is displayed:  
Information  
Function/Meaning  
Units initialized“  
Number of conference units that are initialized with  
the access point and currently switched on  
Units in init list“  
Number of conference units that are manually  
initialized with the access point  
Microphone Number“  
Serial Number“  
Status“  
4-digit microphone number  
Serial number of the conference unit  
Connection status between access point and  
conference units:  
• “Connected“  
• “Disconnected“  
Link Quality“  
Link quality between access point and conference  
units:  
• “Excellent“  
• “Good“  
• “Fair“  
• “Low“  
Battery Status“  
Remaining operating time in hours  
The information on the conference units is not automatically refreshed.  
To refresh the information:  
̈ Click “Refresh Unit Table”,  
The information is refreshed.  
To clearly identify the conference units initialized with the system:  
̈ Click “Test LEDs ON”.  
The indicators and displays of the initialized conference units light up.  
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To switch the test mode off:  
̈ Click “Test LEDs OFF”.  
The indicators and displays of the initialized conference units go off.  
Initializing the conference units with the access point – “Init Units“  
There are two ways to initialize the conference units with the access point:  
automatic initialization – “Open access“  
manual initialization – “Manual” (recommended when operating  
several WiCOS conference systems simultaneously and/or conference  
systems with encryption)  
̈ In the main navigation, click “Conference management” > “Init units”.  
The “Init units” overview screen appears.  
The following information is displayed:  
Information  
Function/Meaning  
Units initialized“  
Number of conference units that are initialized with the  
access point and currently switched on  
Units in Init List“  
Number of conference units that are manually initialized  
with the access point  
To automatically initialize all conference units within the transmission  
range of the access point:  
̈ In the “Init Control” box, select the “Open Access” option button.  
If you switch on a conference unit that is within the transmission range  
of the access point, the conference unit is automatically integrated into  
the conferences system. This conference unit is listed under “Units  
Initialized” and “Unit monitoring”.  
CAUTION! Intermodulations in conferences!  
If you operate several conference systems simultaneously in  
Open Access” mode, this will cause intermodulations as the  
conference units will communicate with different access  
points.  
̈ Initialize the conference units manually (see next section).  
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To manually initialize certain conference units with the access point:  
̈ Switch on all conference units that you want to use in your conference  
system (see page 31).  
̈ In the “Init Control” box, select the “Manual” option button.  
̈ Click “Clear Init List”.  
The existing “Units in Init List” list will be deleted (where applies).  
̈ Click “Start init”.  
The initialization process starts. All conference units that are  
operational show a microphone LED 0 flashing green and red and a  
signal light ring 2 flashing red.  
C CV D DV  
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2
:
:
̈ Press the microphone key A of the conference unit that you want to  
initialize.  
C CV D DV  
The microphone LED 0 and the signal light ring 2 go off. The  
conference unit is initialized and listed in the “Units in Init List”. The  
conference units are assigned microphone numbers in the order of  
initialization. These microphone numbers allow you to clearly identify  
the conference units.  
2
̈ Repeat these steps for all conference units that you want to initialize.  
Make sure that no conference units are initialized unintentionally.  
:
̈ Use the “Unit Monitoring” function to check that only “wanted”  
conference units are initialized (see page 62).  
:
A
̈ Click “Save and Stop Init”.  
The initialization process is stopped. The initialized conference units  
are saved in the “Units in Init List”. The microphone LED 0 and the  
signal light ring 2 go off.  
When the conference system is switched on the next time, only the  
conference units listed in the “Units in Init List” will be used for  
conferencing.  
In order to increase the safety of your conference system, you can  
individually adjust the encryption of the radio communication (see  
page 67).  
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Setting the operating mode/functions of the selection keys A and B –  
“Chairman Config”  
You can assign different operating modes and functions to the selection  
keys A 8 and B 9 of the WiCOS C and WiCOS CV chairman units.  
C CV D DV  
̈ In the main navigation, click “Conference Management” > “Chairman  
Config”.  
The “Chairman Configuration Settings” overview screen appears.  
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8
C CV D DV  
9
8
̈ In the “Menu Mode” box, select the desired option button:  
Option button  
Mode  
Function  
Start/Stop  
Voting“  
Voting mode  
Selection key A 8 stops a  
voting session  
Selection key B 9 starts a  
voting session  
Volume Control“ Volume adjustment mode  
for loudspeakers  
increases the volume  
Selection key B 9 reduces  
the volume  
Function key“  
Media control mode  
Selection key A 8 controls  
external media devices  
Selection key B 9 controls  
external media devices  
̈ Click “Save settings”.  
The setting is saved. The selection keys A 8 and B 9 of the WiCOS C  
and WiCOS CV chairman units are assigned the desired function/  
operating mode. With the WiCOS CV chairman unit, the multi-function  
display 7 displays the operating mode set.  
With the WiCOS CV chairman unit, you can also set the operating  
modes directly on the device (see page 15).  
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Configuring the conference system  
Additional functions – “Service“  
Logging function  
The access point logs various operating procedures. This function is  
primarily used as a diagnostic aid for troubleshooting.  
̈ In the main navigation, click “Service”.  
The “Logging” overview screen appears.  
To start the logging:  
̈ Click “Start”.  
The logging starts.  
To stop the logging:  
̈ Click “Stop”.  
The logging stops.  
To save the log entries:  
̈ Highlight the log entries.  
̈ Cut and paste the log entries into your word processing program.  
To delete the log entries:  
̈ Click “Clear”.  
The log entries are deleted.  
The logging function does not log the voting results.  
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Configuring the conference system  
Updating the firmware of the access point and the conference units –  
“Update“  
CAUTION! Danger of damage to the access point and the conference  
units!  
Improper modification of the firmware (e.g. due to updates)  
can cause irreparable damage to the access point and the  
conference units.  
̈ Only update the firmware if the function of your  
conference system is impaired or if the update is  
recommended by Sennheiser.  
̈ Make sure that you use the correct update file.  
̈ Follow the instructions given in the service information.  
̈ While the update is in process, do not disconnect the  
access point and the conference units form the power  
supply.  
For information on firmware updates for your WiCOS conference system,  
contact your Sennheiser partner or visit the download area of our website  
information on how to update the firmware.  
Eavesdropping protection and encryption – “Encryption”  
All radio signals in the conference system are automatically encrypted via  
a 128-bit algorithm. This function prevents that the signals can be  
eavesdropped upon.  
There a two ways to use encryption:  
automatic encryption via default encryption (“Use default key”)  
custom encryption for using the conference system in encryption-  
protected operation and adapting it to your requirements  
̈ In the main navigation, click “Encryption”.  
The “Key assignment” overview screen appears.  
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Using default encryption ̈ In the “default key” box, select the “Use default key” option button.  
The setting is saved. The system encrypts all radio signals with the  
default encryption key. All components of the WiCOS series can  
communicate with each other using this encryption key.  
If you select the default encryption “default key”, you can use all  
WiCOS conference units without restrictions.  
Using custom encryption To use custom encryption and protect the system against unauthorized  
access by further WiCOS conference units:  
̈ Initialize all required conference units with the access point (see  
page 63).  
̈ If necessary, use the “Unit monitoring” function to check that only  
“wanted” conference units are initialized (see page 62).  
̈ In the “custom key” box, select one of the “Use custom key ...” option  
buttons.  
̈ Generate an encryption key by clicking “Calc.” (“Calculate”).  
An arbitrary key is generated in the corresponding “Use custom key ...”  
field. The key is saved in this field.  
Or:  
̈ Enter a custom key into one of the “Use custom key ...” fields.  
The key must consist of 32 hexadecimal characters. You can use  
– numbers from 0 to 9 and  
– letters from A to F.  
If you enter a key shorter than 32 characters, the missing characters  
will be filled in with zeros. If you enter a key longer than 32 characters,  
the exceeding characters will be dropped. The entered key is saved in  
the corresponding “Use custom key ...” field.  
To assign the custom encryption key to the currently initialized conference  
units:  
̈ Click “Upl. key” (“Upload key”).  
A safety query appears.  
̈ Click “OK” to assign the custom encryption key to the initialized  
conference units.  
The custom encryption key is transferred to all currently initialized  
conference units. During the transfer, the microphone LED 0 and the  
signal light ring 2 of the conference units flash red. You can use the  
current conference configuration again the next time you switch the  
conference system on.  
Only switched-on conference units that have been assigned the  
custom encryption key can be used in the encryption-protected  
conference configuration.  
To add a conference unit to a conference configuration that uses custom  
encryption:  
̈ Initialize all required conference units with the access point (see  
page 63).  
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̈ Assign these conference units the desired custom key as described on  
To no longer use a custom key:  
̈ Initialize all required conference units with the access point (see  
page 63).  
̈ In the “default key” box, select the “Use default key” option button.  
The setting is saved. The system encrypts all radio signals with the  
default encryption key. The access point can now use all WiCOS  
conference units again.  
Automatic encryption and individual encryption both have an  
identical encryption algorithm. The custom key allows you to adapt  
the conference system to your requirements and protect it against  
unauthorized access.  
To delete a custom key:  
̈ In the “custom key” box, select the custom key to be deleted by clicking  
the corresponding “Use custom key ...” option button.  
̈ Press the Delete key to delete the selected custom key.  
Or:  
̈ Overwrite the selected custom key with a new custom key.  
Using previously saved custom encryption keys  
The conference units and the access point can manage up to 15 custom  
encryption keys. This allows you to specify which conference units are  
admitted to the conference.  
̈ In the “custom key” box, select one of custom keys by clicking the  
corresponding “Use custom key ...” option button.  
All conference units that have been assigned this custom key can be  
linked to the access point and can be used for the conference  
configuration.  
Note down which custom key “Custom key ...” is used by which  
conference configuration. Also note down the custom keys. The  
software does not save the custom keys as text, i.e. they cannot be  
restored.  
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Transporting the conference system  
Transporting the conference system  
One of the advantages of the WiCOS wireless conference system is that it  
is easy to set up and dismantle again. This makes the conference system  
mobile and ensures flexibility of use.  
Preparing the access point for transport  
̈ Switch the access point off (see page 29).  
̈
Unplug the DC power supply from the wall socket.  
̈ If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the access point.  
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̈ Remove the 3 antennas a by unscrewing the coupling rings c and  
carefully pulling the antennas out of the antenna sockets e.  
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c
a
e
̈ Pack the individual components of the access point up safely. Make  
sure that the components are protected against shocks and humidity.  
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Preparing the conference units for transport  
̈ If necessary, unplug the charging power supply from the wall socket  
̈ Unplug the connector from the socket for charging power supply.  
C CV D DV  
X
̈ If necessary, disconnect any headphones connected to the conference  
unit.  
̈ Unscrew the coupling ring 3 of the gooseneck microphone.  
3
̈ Carefully pull the gooseneck microphone out of the microphone  
4
socket 4.  
CAUTION! Risk of short-circuiting and fire!  
If the Lithium-Ion battery pack is transported or stored  
incorrectly, it can short-circuit and catch fire.  
̈ Make sure that the battery pack cannot come into contact  
with small electrically conducting parts or liquids.  
̈ Wrap the battery pack individually in material which does  
not conduct electricity.  
We recommend removing the battery pack from the conference  
unit for transport or storage (see page 27).  
̈ Pack the individual components of the conference unit up safely. Make  
sure that the components are protected against shocks and humidity.  
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Transporting the conference system  
Using the transport case  
For transporting the conference system, we recommend WiCOS CASE, an  
optionally available transport case on wheels. This case has padded  
compartments for an access point, 12 conference units and the  
microphones. It also allows you to pack and transport the power supply  
units and other accessories safely.  
To pack the transport case:  
̈ Prepare the access point and the conference units for transport (see  
page 70).  
̈ Insert the access point into the access point holder |.  
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z
̈ Insert the conference units with the battery packs into the conference  
unit holder z.  
̈ Insert the gooseneck microphones into the microphone holder s.  
̈ Pack the accessories such as antennas, cables or power supply units  
into the compartment {.  
The conference system is securely packed and protected against  
shocks, dust and humidity.  
To use the telescopic handle:  
̈ Slide the catch v to the right and pull out the telescopic handle u.  
u
̈ Transport the case carefully.  
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Integrating WiCOS into a wired conference system  
Integrating WiCOS into a wired  
conference system  
You can integrate the WiCOS wireless conference system into the wired  
SDC 8200 conference and interpretation system.  
The advantages of integrated operation (slave mode operation) are as  
follows:  
the wired SDC 8200 conference and interpretation system is easy to  
expand using the conference units of the WiCOS series, which are  
wireless and can be placed as you wish  
the WiCOS conference units are fully compatible with the SDC 8200 CU-  
M and SDC 8200 CU central units  
all conference modes and voting functions can be used (“yes”, “no”  
and “abstain”)  
language distribution with up to 16 interpretation channels  
In addition, you can integrate the WiCOS wireless conference system into  
the wired Televic TCS 5500 conference and interpretation system. For  
more information, refer to the instruction manual of the TCS 5500 system.  
Set up for integrated operation  
(slave mode operation)  
SDC 8200 conference units  
SDC 8200 conference units  
WiCOS AP  
WiCOS AP  
SDC 8200 CU/CU-M  
WiCOS CV  
WiCOS C  
WiCOS DV  
WiCOS D  
Computer  
Connecting the access point to the SDC 8200 CU central unit  
To integrate the WiCOS conference system into the wired SDC 8200  
conference and interpretation system, proceed as you would to connect a  
conference unit to the SDC 8200 CU-M or SDC 8200 CU central unit. All  
wireless conference units are recognized by the SDC 8200 CU-M or SDC  
8200 CU central unit, just like wired ones are.  
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Integrating WiCOS into a wired conference system  
For information on the configuration of your conference system, refer to  
the instruction manual of the SDC 8200 conference and interpretation  
system.  
You require system cables for slave mode operation of the WiCOS system.  
The system cables are available in lengths of 2 m, 3 m, 5 m, 10 m, 20 m  
The system cables are used:  
to connect the access point to the SDC 8200 CU-M or SDC 8200 CU  
central unit or  
to interconnect several access points.  
Several access points connected in series allow you to optimize the radio  
coverage, for example in order to hold a conference in several rooms at the  
same time.  
The number of (wired and wireless) conference units is subject to the  
following restrictions in integrated operation (slave mode operation):  
Number of conference units  
SDC 8200 CU-M  
SDC 8200 CU  
< 50  
> 50  
yes  
yes  
yes  
Connecting the access point to the central unit  
The length of the system cable between central unit and access  
point must not exceed 80 m.  
̈ Connect the black RJ 45 plug of the system cable to one of the six RJ 45  
sockets (“PORT 1- 6”) of the SDC 8200 CU-M or SDC 8200 CU central  
unit.  
Accesspoint  
WiCOS AP  
PORT 1-6  
SDC 8200 CU  
̈ Connect the grey RJ 45 plug of the system cable to the IN socket  
(RJ 45) j of the access point.  
The access point is connected to the central unit.  
In slave mode operation, the access point is powered via the central  
unit and the system cable. However, you can also connect the DC  
power supply. In this case, the power supply is automatically  
switched off via the system cable.  
̈ Establish the network connection to your access point in order to be  
able to use the web server (see page 48).  
̈ On the web server, set the operating mode of the access point to “Slave  
Mode” (see page 61).  
The conference system can now only be configured via the  
SDC 8200 CU-M or SDC 8200 CU central unit (see page 77).  
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Interconnecting several access points  
Several interconnected access points are used:  
to operate small wireless conference systems in stand-alone operation  
in several rooms in parallel and to interconnect these systems for slave  
mode operation if required and  
to increase the radio coverage.  
The length of the system cable between two access points must  
not exceed 80 m.  
̈ Use a system cable to connect the OUT socket (RJ 45) k of one access  
point to the IN socket (RJ 45) j of the next access point.  
max. 80 m  
max. 80 m  
SDC 8200 CU  
WiCOS AP  
WiCOS AP  
̈ To connect additional access points, proceed as described above.  
You can connect a maximum of 15 interconnected access point to  
one of the six RJ 45 sockets (“PORT 1- 6”) of the central unit.  
Initializing the conference units with the SDC 8200 CU  
central unit  
In slave mode operation, you initialize all conference units (wired and  
wireless) with the SDC 8200 CU-M or SDC 8200 CU central unit of the SDC  
8200 conference and interpretation system.  
Automatically initializing all conference units with the central unit  
The automatic initialization allows you to initialize all conference units at  
once. In this case, the conference units are assigned microphone numbers  
automatically, in an arbitrary order.  
̈ Switch on all wireless conference units that you want to use in your  
conference system (see page 31)  
̈ Initialize the wireless conference units with the access point integrated  
into your SDC 8200 conference and interpretation system (see  
page 63).  
SDC 8200 CU  
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ç
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̈ Press the ENTER key on the SDC 8200 CU-M or SDC 8200 CU central  
unit to get into the central unit’s operating menu.  
The first main menu “Conference” appears on the display å.  
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̈ From the central unit’s operating menu, choose with the jog wheel ç  
Initialise Units  
Conference”, “Initialise Units” and “Automatic Init” one after  
the other.  
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Automatic Init  
The text “Please wait” is shown on the display.  
Automatic Init  
Please wait  
̈ When the text “Press ENTER to Save Initialisation” is shown on  
the display, press the ENTER key .  
Automatic Init  
The configuration is saved. All connected wired conference units and  
the switched-on wireless conference units that were initialized with  
the access point are initialized automatically. Any previous  
configuration is deleted.  
Press ENTER to  
Save Initialisation  
Manually initializing all conference consoles with the central unit  
If it is important that the conference units are assigned microphone  
numbers in a certain order or if you only want to use certain wireless  
conference units, we recommend choosing the manual initialization.  
̈ Switch on all wireless conference units that you want to use in your  
conference system (see page 31)  
̈ Initialize the wireless conference units with the access point integrated  
into your SDC 8200 conference and interpretation system (see  
page 63).  
̈ From the central unit’s operating menu, choose with the jog wheel å  
Conference”, “Initialise Units” and “Manual Init” one after the  
other.  
Initialise Units  
1
Manual Init  
The red signal light rings and „Microphone active“ LED on all wired  
conference consoles flash. With all wireless conference units, the  
microphone LED 0 flashes red and green and the signal light ring 2  
flashes red.  
SDC  
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Only the signal light rings of the conference units are flashing while  
the signal light rings of the interpreter units remain dark.  
Initialization of the interpreter units is via the “Interpretation”  
menu (see the instruction manual of the SDC 8200 conference and  
interpretation system).  
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̈ Choose with the jog wheel ç Full Init”.  
Full Init  
̈ One after the other, press the microphone key A or § of all conference  
units in the order in which they are to be initialized.  
Press ENTER to Save  
As soon as the initialization of a wired conference unit is accepted by  
the central unit, the signal light ring and the „Microphone active“  
LED of this conference unit go off.  
With the wireless conference units, the microphone LED 0 and the  
signal light ring 2 go off.  
̈ Press the ENTER key on the central unit to save this configuration.  
Configuring the complete conference system - slave mode  
operation)  
If the access point is in slave mode operation, you configure the conference  
system including the wireless conference units optionally via the :  
SDC 8200 CU-M central unit  
SDC 8200 CU central unit  
SDC 8200 SYS-M PC control software  
SDC 8200 SYS PC control software  
(see the instruction manual of the SDC 8200 conference and interpretation  
system).  
WiCOS CV  
WiCOS C  
WiCOS DV  
WiCOS D  
WiCOS AP  
WiCOS AP  
SDC 8200 conference units  
SDC 8200 CU  
The web server of the access point offers you all setting and monitoring  
options as before. However, only the following settings have an effect on  
conference operation:  
In slave mode operation, you have to set the “Maximum number of  
active microphones” for the wired conference units via the SDC 8200  
CU-M or SDC 8200 CU central unit and for the wireless conference units  
via the web server (see page 57).  
In slave mode operation, the “Number of Interpretation channels” also  
affects the maximum number of active microphones of the wireless  
conference units (see page 60).  
As a result of the different speaker limits of the central unit and the  
access point, it is not possible to use the “FIFO” conference mode in  
slave mode operation.  
All other configurations can be changed, but in slave mode operation the  
changes do not affect conferencing.  
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Integrating WiCOS into a wired conference system  
Using stand-alone operation in parallel with slave mode  
operation  
Once you have connected one or several access points to the SDC 8200  
conference and interpretation system, you can continue to use an access  
point for stand-alone operation. For example, you can hold several  
conferences in parallel, in different rooms for instance. The SDC 8200  
conference and interpretation system allows you to link all conferences to  
form one integrated conference.  
WiCOS CV  
WiCOS C  
WiCOS DV  
WiCOS D  
WiCOS AP  
WiCOS AP  
SDC 8200 CU  
SDC 8200 conference units  
To use stand-alone operation in parallel to slave mode operation:  
̈ Set the operating mode of the access point to “Stand Alone” (see  
page 61).  
The WiCOS conference system functions completely independently of  
the SDC 8200 conference and interpretation system.  
Holding a conference in slave mode operation  
Discussion mode  
The conference mode is set via the SDC 8200 CU-M or SDC 8200 CU central  
unit. (see the instruction manual of the SDC 8200 conference and  
interpretation system).  
The conference units of the WiCOS conference system behave as they  
would in stand-alone operation. For detailed information on the use of the  
conference units, refer to page 33 and page 36.  
Carrying out voting sessions  
In order to start a voting session, you require the WiCOS CV or SDC 8200 CV  
chairman unit (see page 38 and the instruction manual of the SDC 8200  
conference and interpretation system). You can also conveniently plan,  
manage and hold voting sessions via the SDC 8200 SYS-M or SDC 8200 SYS  
PC control software.  
In order to be able to participate in voting sessions, you require a  
conference unit with voting function (see table below). For detailed  
information on how to participate in a voting session, refer to page 34 and  
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to the instruction manual of the SDC 8200 conference and interpretation  
system.  
Only start voting sessions using the voting function with the  
parliamentary voting options (“yes”, “no”, “abstain”) as the WiCOS CV and  
WiCOS DV conference units support only this voting function. Otherwise,  
the result of the voting session could be falsified.  
Voting  
Conference unit  
Voting function  
Voting options  
administrator  
function  
WiCOS CV  
yes  
yes  
no  
3
3
3
3
3
3
5
5
yes  
no  
WiCOS DV  
WiCOS C  
WiCOS D  
no  
SDC 8200 C  
SDC 8200 D  
SDC 8200 CC  
SDC 8200 DC  
SDC 8200 CV  
SDC 8200 DV  
SDC 8200 ID  
yes  
yes  
yes  
yes  
yes  
yes  
no  
no  
no  
no  
no  
yes  
no  
In slave mode operation, the SDC 8200 SYS-M or SDC 8200 SYS PC control  
software allows you to:  
conduct a secret ballot (all LEDs next to the voting keys B, C and D  
will light up after you have pressed a key)  
log the voting result  
graphically display the voting result  
adjust additional voting options  
For detailed information on the voting functions, refer to the instruction  
manual of the SDC 8200 SYS-M and SDC 8200 SYS PC control software.  
Using the interpretation system  
In order to be able to offer interpretations using the WiCOS system, you  
require the following components:  
SDC 8200 conference and interpretation system with SDC 8200 CU-M  
or SDC 8200 CU central unit  
up to 16 SDC 8200 ID interpreter units  
WiCOS CV chairman units  
WiCOS DV delegate units  
In addition, you can also use the following wired SDC conference units:  
SDC 8200 DC, SDC 8200 CC, SDC 8200 DV and SDC 8200 CV.  
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Slave mode operation with an  
interpretation system  
SDC 8200 ID  
interpreter units  
SDC 8200 conference units  
WiCOS AP  
WiCOS AP  
SDC 8200 CU/CU-M  
WiCOS CV  
WiCOS DV  
Computer  
Configuring the interpretation system  
For how to configure the interpretation system and how to use the  
SDC 8200 ID interpreter units, refer to the instruction manual of the  
SDC 8200 conference and interpretation system and to the instruction  
manual of the SDC 8200 SYS-M and SDC 8200 SYS PC control software.  
Depending on the settings of the SDC 8200 conference and interpretation  
system, you have to adapt the following configuration of the access point  
to your interpretation system:  
̈ Set the maximum number of interpretation channels “Number of  
Interpretation channels” (see page 60).  
The WiCOS conference system can process up to 16 interpretation  
channels. In slave mode operation, the number of interpretation  
channels also affect the maximum number of simultaneously active  
microphones of the wireless conference units (see page 60).  
Listening to the interpretation channels  
For how to listen to interpretations using the WiCOS CV and WiCOS DV  
conference units, refer to page 35.  
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Cleaning the conference system  
Cleaning the conference system  
CAUTION! Liquids can damage the electronics of the devices!  
Liquids entering the housing of the devices can cause a  
short-circuit and damage the electronics.  
̈ Keep all liquids away from the devices.  
̈ Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents.  
̈ Only use a slightly damp cloth to clean the devices from time to time.  
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If a problem occurs ...  
If a problem occurs ...  
Problem  
Possible cause  
Possible solution  
Access point cannot be  
switched on even though it  
is connected to the DC  
power supply  
The DC power supply is not suitable  
(e.g. you are using the WiCOS NT-BA  
charging power supply).  
Use the WiCOS NT-AP DC power supply for  
powering the access point.  
Make sure that the access point is correctly  
connected to the network/the computer  
(see page 22).  
The network connection is not correctly  
established.  
Web server cannot be  
called up  
Load the factory default settings and call up the  
web server using the address 192.168.0.10  
(see page 44).  
The IP address of the access point has  
been changed.  
Reduce the distance between conference units and  
access point. Place the access point as centrally and  
as high as possible (see page 23).  
The transmission range is exceeded.  
Set the encryption key of the access point to  
default key” (automatic encryption)  
(see page 67).  
Conference unit does not  
establish a transmission  
link with the access point  
The access point uses an encryption  
key that has not been assigned to the  
conference unit.  
Assign the conference unit the same custom  
encryption key that is used by the access point  
(see page 67).  
The access point is just scanning the  
frequency bands.  
Wait until the frequency bands have been scanned  
(this takes approx. 60 seconds).  
Reduce the distance between conference units and  
access point. Place the access point as centrally and  
as high as possible (see page 23).  
The transmission range is exceeded.  
Poor radio communication  
between access point and  
conference units  
Increase the transmission power or set the  
transmission power to “Auto” (see page 53).  
Only use the supplied antennas and make sure that  
they are correctly connected to the access point.  
Always align the antennas vertically and parallel to  
each other (see page 23).  
The antennas are wrongly aligned or  
wrongly connected.  
The charging power supply is not  
suitable (e.g. you are using the  
WiCOS NT-AP DC power supply ).  
Use the WiCOS NT-BA charging power supply for  
charging the battery pack.  
Battery pack cannot be  
recharged  
Check the status of the charging electronics (see  
page 26) and, if necessary, replace the defective  
battery pack by a new one.  
The battery pack is defective.  
Charge capacity drops  
rapidly  
The battery pack is aged.  
Replace the aged battery pack by a new one.  
You are using WiCOS D or WiCOS DV  
delegate units exclusively. The  
delegate units only indicate conference mode chosen requires a  
Use a chairman unit to assign the “speaking right”  
or set a conference mode which does not require  
the assignment of the “speaking right” (see  
page 57).  
After switch-on, the  
requests to speak  
chairman unit for assigning the  
“speaking right” (e.g. “With request”).  
Conference unit is  
activated but the  
microphone does not work  
Make sure that the microphone is correctly  
connected to the conference unit (see page 25).  
The microphone is wrongly connected.  
If a problem occurs that is not listed in the above table or if the problem cannot be solved with the proposed  
solutions, please contact your local Sennheiser partner for assistance.  
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Accessories and spare parts  
Accessories and spare parts  
Cat. No. Product name  
System components  
502068 WiCOS AP  
Access point  
Delegate unit  
Chairman unit  
502062 WiCOS D  
502061 WiCOS C  
502066 WiCOS DV  
Delegate unit with voting function and channel  
selection keys  
502065 WiCOS CV  
Chairman unit with voting function and channel  
selection keys  
Battery pack  
502882 WiCOS BA  
Lithium-Ion battery pack for WiCOS conference units  
Gooseneck microphone  
Microphone  
502883 WiCOS MIC  
Power supplies  
502897 WiCOS NT AP  
DC power supply for access point  
502885 WiCOS NT BA  
Charging power supply for WiCOS BA battery pack  
Transport case  
502071 WiCOS CASE  
Transport case (with wheels) for one conference  
system with up to 12 conference units and  
accessories  
System cables  
009842 SDC CBL RJ-45-2  
009853 SDC CBL RJ-45-3  
009844 SDC CBL RJ-45-5  
009845 SDC CBL RJ-45-10  
009846 SDC CBL RJ-45-20  
009847 SDC CBL RJ-45-50  
System cable with two shielded RJ 45 plugs, 2 m  
System cable with two shielded RJ 45 plugs, 3 m  
System cable with two shielded RJ 45 plugs, 5 m  
System cable with two shielded RJ 45 plugs, 10 m  
System cable with two shielded RJ 45 plugs, 20 m  
System cable with two shielded RJ 45 plugs, 50 m  
Accessory  
043207 Thread insert (3/8" to 5/8")  
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Specifications  
Specifications  
WiCOS AP access point  
Frequency response  
Frequency ranges  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Supply voltage  
Power consumption  
Operating temperature  
Dimensions  
150 - 15,000 Hz  
2,4 GHz; 5,1 - 5,8 GHz  
> 70 dB(A)  
24 V DC  
6 W  
+5 °C to +45 °C  
approx. 260 mm x 230 mm x 38 mm  
approx. 1220 g  
RAL 7035  
Weight  
Color  
WiCOS D/WiCOS C/WiCOS DV/WiCOS CV conference units  
Audio quality  
16 bit / 32 kHz  
Headphone socket  
3.5 mm ( > 32 Ω < 1 kΩ)  
16.5 mW / 32 Ω  
Output power at  
headphone output  
Power consumption  
Operating time  
approx. 3 W  
> 20 hrs (WiCOS BA battery pack)  
+5 °C to +45 °C  
ca. 230 mm x 130 mm x 60 mm  
ca. 830 g  
Operating temperature  
Dimensions  
Weight (incl. battery pack)  
Color  
RAL 9011  
WiCOS BA Lithium-Ion battery pack  
Nominal output voltage  
Capacity  
7.2 V  
6600 mAh  
Charging voltage  
Charging current  
Charging time  
Operating temperature  
Dimensions  
15 V ... 18 V  
2 A  
approx. 4 hrs  
0 °C to + 45 °C  
approx. 170 mm x 75 mm x 25 mm  
approx. 380 g  
RAL 9011  
Weight  
Color  
WiCOS MIC gooseneck microphone  
Pick-up pattern  
cardioid  
Frequency response  
Sensitivity (1 kHz)  
Max. SPL (1 kHz)  
Temperature range  
50 - 20,000 Hz  
8 mV / Pa +/– 2.5 dB  
133 dB  
0 °C to + 45 °C  
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Specifications  
Microphone gooseneck length  
approx. 380 mm  
approx. 70 g  
matt black  
Weight  
Color  
Certifications (WiCOS AP, WiCOS D, C, DV, CV, WiCOS BA)  
In compliance with  
Europe:  
EMC  
EN 301489-1/-17  
Radio  
EN 300328  
EN 301893  
EN 300440-1/-2  
Safety  
EN 60065  
EN 62311 (SAR)  
USA (WiCOS BA only): Meets the requirements of the UL 1642 safety standard.  
The devices can be operated license-free in most countries of the European Union.  
Approved by  
Canada:  
Industry Canada RSS 210  
IC: 2099A-SDCW9000AP  
IC: 2099A-SDCW9000DU  
47 CFR Part 15  
USA:  
FCC ID: DMOSDCW9000AP  
FCC ID: DMOSDCW9000DU  
Power supplies  
WiCOS NT-BA  
WiCOS NT-AP  
Input voltage  
100 - 240 V /  
50 - 60 Hz  
100 - 240 V /  
50 - 60 Hz  
Input current (max.)  
Output voltage  
700 mA  
15 V  
400 mA  
24 V  
Output power  
2 A  
0.625 A  
Operating temperature  
Storage temperature  
0 °C to + 40 °C at maximum load  
– 40 °C to + 70 °C  
Certifications (WiCOS NT-BA and WiCOS NT-AP)  
In compliance with  
Europe:  
EMC  
EN 55022, EN 55024  
EN 60950  
Safety  
47CFR Part 15  
ICES 0003  
USA:  
Canada:  
Certified by  
Europe:  
ENEC, VDE  
cULus  
USA/Canada:  
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Manufacturer Declarations  
Manufacturer Declarations  
Warranty  
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on this  
product.  
For the current warranty conditions, please visit our web site at  
CE Declaration of Conformity  
These devices are in compliance with the essential requirements and other  
relevant provisions of Directives 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC and 1999/  
05/EC.  
0682  
Before putting the devices into operation, please observe the respective  
country-specific regulations.  
Batteries or rechargeable batteries  
The supplied batteries or rechargeable batteries can be recycled. Please  
dispose of them as special waste or return them to your specialist dealer.  
In order to protect the environment, only dispose of exhausted batteries.  
Statements regarding FCC and Industry Canada  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of  
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)  
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must  
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in  
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate  
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with  
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference  
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the  
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that  
to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
This class B digital apparatus complies with the Canadian ICES-003  
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved  
by Sennheiser electronic Corp. may void the FCC authorization to operate  
this equipment.  
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Before putting the device into operation, please observe the respective  
country-specific regulations!  
USA (WiCOS BA only): Meets the requirements of the UL 1642 safety  
standard. The devices can be operated license-free in most countries of the  
European Union. For more information, please contact your local  
regulatory authority for radio and telecommunications or your Sennheiser  
partner.  
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Index  
Index  
setting the volume of the confe-  
rence units’ loudspeakers 59  
switching off all conference units  
automatically 32  
switching off manually 32  
A
Access point 9, 18, 21, 22, 23  
configuring the access point 48  
connecting to the SDC 8200 CU  
initializing the conference units  
with the access point 63  
preparing the access point for  
transport 70  
setting the country-specific limit  
values 51  
WiCOS D 9, 10  
Country selection 51  
setting the network address 49  
switching off 30  
D
switching on 29  
Address range 45  
Admin 52  
Direct access 59  
Discussion  
ending a discussion 37  
Dynamic frequency  
management 54  
B
Battery pack  
E
inserting 27  
removing 27  
Encryption 67  
Extended operation 5  
C
F
Certifications 85  
Factory default settings 44  
Chairman Config 65  
Start/Stop Voting 65  
Volume Control 65  
Firmware 67  
Frequencies  
setting the frequencies 53  
Channel selection display 13, 16  
Cleaning 81  
Frequency ranges  
monitoring the frequency  
ranges 56  
Conference Management 57  
Conference mode 58  
setting the conference mode 58  
G
Conference settings  
configuring the conference  
settings 57  
Conference unit  
changing the volume of the con-  
ference units’ loudspeakers 41  
initialization with the SDC 8200  
CU central unit 75  
monitoringinitializedconference  
units 62  
muting the conference units  
temporarily 38  
preparing the conference unit for  
transport 71  
H
Headphones  
adjusting the headphone  
connecting headphones 35  
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I
S
Init Units 63  
Setup 49  
Integrated operation 5, 7, 73  
Slave mode operation 5, 7, 73  
Spare parts 83  
Interpretation channels  
setting the number of interpre-  
tation channels 60  
Speaking right  
assigning the speaking right 37  
Interpretation system  
using the interpretation  
Specifications 84  
Stand-alone operation 6  
Standard operation 5  
Summary 49  
M
Maximum number of simultane-  
ously active microphones 57  
T
TCP/IP Settings 49  
Transport case 72  
Troubleshooting 82  
Media control mode 15  
activating the media control  
mode 42  
Microphone  
activating the microphone 33  
muting the microphone 38  
switching off 34  
U
Unit monitoring 62  
Update 67  
Multi-function display 15  
V
N
Volume adjustment mode for  
loudspeakers 15  
Network 22  
Voting mode 15  
O
Voting session  
Operating modes of the selection  
keys  
canceling a voting session 40  
ending a voting session 40  
participating in a voting  
media control mode 65  
volume adjustment mode for  
loudspeakers 65  
starting a voting session 38  
voting mode 65  
Override 59  
W
Web server 19, 45  
P
WiCOS BA 17  
Password 52  
With request 58  
With request no clear 58  
Q
R
Request to speak  
canceling a request to speak 34  
making a request to speak 33  
RF configuration 53  
RF signal strength  
setting the RF signal  
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Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany  
Printed in Germany  
Publ. 04/09  
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