IC-12 User Manual
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1. SLOW key to remind the speaker to slow down A 1 second 12V Pulse will come out from the control unit CU 12 to activate the external notification system The example below will help to explain how to operate the system in a conference setting using interpreter consoles in open mode with direct and relay interpretation Note It is always necessary to utilize a PA System Sound System in conjunction with the interpretation system so that any speech to be interpreted can be sent to the interpretation consoles via the FLOOR input Event type Trilingual conference in the U S A with direct and relay interpretation Main language English Other languages Spanish and French Number of interpretation booths 2 one interpreter console IC 12 per booth Booth 1 Spanish Booth from English into Spanish and from Spanish into English Booth 2 French Booth from English into French and from French into English e Assigned channels English CH1 Spanish CH2 French CH3 Scenario 1 The speaker talks in English or the audience asks a question in English The Spanish interpreter will perform direct interpretation into Spanish Her outgoing channel selector should be in CH2 Spanish so that her voice is routed to the Spanish channel She will listen to the original floor audio therefore her FLOOR Channel Key should be selected The French interpreter will perform direct interpretation into French2. Enersound has no control over the conditions under which this product is used Therefore the company disclaims all warranties not set forth above both express and implied with respect to the Interpretation System including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Enersound products manufacturer distributors and or dealers shall not be liable to any person or entity for any medical expenses or any direct incidental or consequential damages caused by any use defect failure or malfunction of the product whether a claim for such damages is based upon warranty contract tort or otherwise The sole remedy for any defect failure or malfunction of the product is replacement of the product No person has any authority to bind Enersound to any representation or warranty with respect to the Enersound Interpretation System This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation may not apply to you This warranty applies to products sold only within the United States of America and does not cover products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS For products sold outside the U S please consult with your local dealer about the terms and conditions applicable in your country Proof of purc
3. Her outgoing channel selector should be in CH3 French so that her voice is routed to the French channel She will listen to the original floor audio therefore her FLOOR Channel Key should be selected Scenario 2 The speaker talks in Spanish or the audience asks a question in Spanish The Spanish interpreter will perform direct interpretation into English Her outgoing channel selector should be in CH1 English so that her voice is routed to the English channel She will listen to the original floor audio therefore her FLOOR Channel Key should be selected The French interpreter will perform relay interpretation into French Her outgoing channel selector should be in CH3 French so that her voice is routed to the French channel Since she does not understand Spanish she will listen to the relay audio English from the other interpreter booth Her RELAY Channel Key should be selected and the rotary relay channel selector should be in CH1 English Note If the French interpreter understands Spanish she can perform direct interpretation into French listening directly from the Floor Scenario 3 The speaker talks in French or the audience asks a question in French The Spanish interpreter will perform relay interpretation into Spanish Her outgoing channel selector should be in CH2 Spanish so that her voice is routed to the Spanish channel Since she does not understand French she will listen to the relay audio
4. Units with or without ON OFF switches have power supplied to the unit whenever the power cord is inserted into the power source however the unit is operational only when the ON OFF switch is in the ON position The power cord is the main power disconnect for all units INDEX 1 System Introduction 2 Product Introduction 2 1 Control Unit CU 12 2 2 Interpreter Console IC 12 3 System Installation 4 System Operation 4 1 Open Mode 4 2 Lock Mode 5 Technical Data 6 System Mounting Instructions 7 Limited Warranty Statement Remarks Enersound reserves the right to modify the products and its specifications without notice 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 11 1 System Introduction e The Enersound CU 12 Control Unit works as a main unit to provide power input and output interface and control for up to 11 dual interpreter consoles It allows up to 22 interpreters to perform simultaneous interpretation for a maximum of 11 target languages plus one floor original language e The Enersound IC 12 is a 12 channel dual interpreter console with relay capabilities It allows two interpreters to work together Interpreters can choose either floor channel to listen to the speaker and perform direct interpretation or choose the relay mode when the interpreter does not understand the floor language and listen to the interpretation from a different booth in a language that this interpreter can understand e The IC 12
5. again to turn the microphone off Only one microphone at a time can be active per console Microphones A and B will override each other SLOW Key When this function is installed it allows the interpreter to request the speaker to slow down Set Switch SET It is used only for the Lock Mode to program the desired outgoing channel In Open Mode it should be in OFF position MODE Switch OPEN LOCK The MODE switch needs to be selected before powering on the system In OPEN mode an interpreter can activate any channel at any time as long as it is not occupied In LOCK mode the outgoing channel is pre set Only one outgoing channel will be programmed per console setting procedure refer to System Installation and System Operation sections for more details XLR Microphone Input Each interpreter unit includes 2 balanced XLR microphone input sockets with 48V Phantom power Note Since this input provides 48V Phantom power make sure that the microphone you intend to connect can support this voltage Do not connect any other equipment or adapter since damage may occur Never use unbalanced XLR connectors Pins 1 and 3 connected Input interface INPUT This 25 pin male connector is used to interconnect interpreter units and a control unit via 25 pin cables Output Interface OUTPUT This 25 pin female socket is used to interconnect interpreter units via 25 pin plugs Record Interface REC OUT This 3 5mm stereo jack is used to record t
6. consumption MIC sensitivity XLR MIC sensitivity Earphone max output level REC OUT output level Protocol In Out interface Dimension LxWxH Color Weight DC 15V 100mA 10mA 45dB 2dB 45dB 2dB 30mW 30mW at 320 140mV 10mV RS 485 D Sub 25P plug and socket 330x206x57mm Gray 2 5Kg 6 System Mounting Instructions A pair of rack mount brackets are included with the CU 12 38 unscrew the side screws 39 then fasten the brackets with these screws and put the CU 12 in the rack finally install the unit onto the rack with 4 screws 40 7 Limited Warranty Statement Enersound warrants its Interpretation System CU 12 IC 12 to be free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and conditions for one year from the date of purchase from an authorized dealer All other products and accessories are warranted for 90 days from date of purchase This warranty is only available to the original end purchaser of the product and cannot be transferred If the product is determined to be defective Enersound will repair or replace it at its discretion at no charge Customer must pay for shipping This warranty is void if damage occurred because of misuse or if the product has been repaired or modified by anyone other than a factory authorized service technician Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear on the product or any other physical damage unless the damage was the result of a manufacturing defect
7. the outgoing key 1 Then the indicator on the key will change to green Press the ENTER key to save your selection e Tur the SET switch to the OFF position The ENTER indicator will turn off and the output channel selecting procedure will be completed f Repeat the same procedure Steps c e to assign all the Interpreter Consoles To Cancel Selected Output Channel only for LOCK mode a Turn the SET switch to the ON position b Push the ENTER key for 3 seconds Then all Outgoing Channel Indicators will turn off c Tur the SET switch to the OFF position The Console will be reset to factory default setting 10 System environmental Conditions Transport Temp Operational Temp Relative humidity Control Unit CU 12 Technical Data Power supply System consumption DC power output D SUB power output Line In sensitivity Alarm In sensitivity MIC In sensitivity Alarm Ctrl Slow output CHO CH11 output level CHO balance output level REC OUT output level REC IN input level Protocol Dimension LxWxH Color Weight 400C 700C 0 C 45 C Max lt 95 110 240Vac 90W 15V 0 3A x12 DC 15V 2A 30dB 2dB LEVEL VR at MAX 20dB 2dB 51dB 2dB Gain VR at MAX Shorted to GND 12V 1sec Pulse 180mV 20mV 85mV GND85mV 10mV 170mV 15mV 25dB 2dB RS 485 421x213x44mm Gray 2 65Kg Interpreter Console IC 12 Technical Data Unit power Unit power
8. English from the other interpreter booth Her RELAY Channel Key should be selected and the rotary relay channel selector should be in CH1 English Note If the Spanish interpreter understands French she can perform direct interpretation into Spanish listening directly from the Floor The French interpreter will perform direct interpretation into English Her outgoing channel selector should be in CH1 English so that her voice is routed to the English channel She will listen to the original floor audio therefore her FLOOR Channel Key should be selected 4 2 Lock Mode This mode is used in special cases when there is one way interpretation i e the interpreter will always interpret into one foreign language Each Interpreter Console IC 12 must be preset with a unique outgoing channel before being used The procedure is as follows a Slide the Mode switch on all the interpreter consoles to the Lock position b Make sure all connections are correct and power on the control unit CU 12 c Slide the SET switch on the rear panel of the Interpreter Console to the ON position The ENTER light indicator on that unit will start flashing The available channels indica tors will turn RED Only one unassigned channel can be activated per console d Press one of the available outgoing channel keys and then press ENTER to save the selection For example if you want this unit to be assigned to CH1 press
9. GNERS UND Control Unit CU 12 Interpreter Console IC 12 INTERPRETATION SYSTEM About this Manual Read this user manual carefully before installing and operating your Enersound Interpretation System Use the equipment only as described to avoid accidental injury damage or hearing impairment Also read safety warnings carefully Keep this manual for future reference If you give this system to someone else remember to include this manual Safety Precautions e Make all connections before plugging the unit into an AC power outlet e Hot swapping is prohibited Never connect or disconnect any cables with the system turned on especially the 25 pin cables Always turn off the system before plugging or unplugging interpreter units microphones or cables so as not to damage the system Do not leave the devices in places with high temperatures or high humidity Do not handle the power cord with wet hands Keep the devices away from fire and heat sources Do not place the equipment on an unstable stand Use appropriate or original packaging provided by the manufacturer before transporting the system to avoid damaging or breaking it Adequate ventilation is beneficial for better performance and storage of the equipment e Keep the system out of the reach of children e The CU 12 must be connected to ground via the power cable for safety reasons and to ensure the audio performance of the system e Do not open the CU 12 and or interprete
10. also allows interpreters to select the outgoing channel depending on the language they are interpreting into two way interpretation switch on off and mute their microphone and control the headphone volume e The system features a security lock that prevents two interpreters to select the same outgoing channel at the same time e The product is a professional easy plug and play stand alone system that can be integrated with most infrared IR or radio frequency RF language discussion systems 2 Product Introduction po 51 ON A 10 11 2 1 Control Unit CU 12 a ERSSUND 22 Microphone Input This XLR and Y 6 3mm combination socket provides 48V Phantom power to a microphone with balanced XLR or unbalanced 6 3mm connector The input signal will be mixed with the floor channel CHO Note Since this input provides 48V Phantom power make sure that the microphone you intend to connect can support this voltage Do not connect any other equipment or adapter since damage may occur Never use unbalanced XLR connectors Pins 1 and 3 connected Gain Adjusts microphone input sensitivity The range is 10dB Active Channel Indicator Lights to indicate that the corresponding channel is active Flashes to indicate the corresponding channel is in standby Audio Level Indicator The brightness of this LED indicates the sig
11. erpretation system Alarm Sound Input This 1 4 inch 6 3mm jack unbalanced input allows to connect audio from an emergency or alarm system Slow Output When a Slow Key on the IC 12 is activated this slow output will generate a 1 second 12V pulse activating the external notification system to request the lecturer to slow down Alarm Control Input Connecting Alarm Ctrl and GND together will activate alarm procedure All channels will receive alarm signal and indicator LED will change from Light On to Flashing Note This is not intended to replace any emergency system and is not licensed or certified as an emergency system Please check with your local authorities about your required emergency procedures and equipment 2 2 Interpreter Console IC 12 19 20 21 22 CLEAR ENTER Key In OPEN Mode See 28 below it serves as the CLEAR key to clear the active channel of the interpreter console When the console is not going to be used and an output channel had been selected then push the ENTER key to deselect active channel In LOCK Mode See 28 below it serves as the ENTER key to set the active channel of the interpreter console when the MODE switch is in Lock Mode and the Set switch is in the ON position Outgoing Channel Selector In OPEN Mode it allows
12. h console we recommend attaching self adhesive or magnetic labels above the corresponding outgoing channel switch with the names of the two languages used in that specific console for easy visualization Plug the control unit s line cord into an AC power outlet 100 to 240 V 5060Hz and turn on the control unit In Open Mode make sure the Mode switch is in open position and the Set switch is in the off position select the desired outgoing channel on each interpreter console In Lock Mode the outgoing channel is preset See 4 System Operation below On each interpreter console select the FLOOR channel key so the interpreter can listen to the floor audio for normal interpretation or the RELAY key for relay interpretation when the interpreter does not understand the language spoken on the floor Have the interpreters who will be using the consoles to listen to the headphones and slowly turn up the volume until the Floor audio is at the lowest comfortable level Turn the interpreter microphone on by pushing its Mic On Off button Have the interpreter speak into the microphone at a natural level A microphone headset is recommended to maintain a constant distance between the interpreter s mouth and the microphone Place the microphone at the corner of the mouth so that it rests at about 1 inch away from the face This will avoid noises generated from the interpreter s breathing and air blown while speaking Do not place it in fron
13. hase in the form of a bill of sale invoice number or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service If you experience difficulty with your interpretation System send an email to support enersound com with your name address phone number and a complete description of the problem We will respond to you as soon as possible and if it is necessary to return the product for service your Customer Service Representative will give you a Return Authorization Number RAN and shipping instructions For more information visit www enersound com You may also call 1 305 731 2416 or our toll free number 1 800 644 5090 within the U S 2013 Enersound All rights reserved 11 CAERS 3 UND ce
14. he interpretation Available on both left and right sides of the Interpreter Console Microphone Input MIC IN This 3 5mm stereo jack is used to connect the interpreter s headset microphone Available on both left and right sides of the Interpreter Console Earphone Output EARPHONE This 3 5mm stereo jack is used to connect the interpreter headsets earphones Available on both left and right sides of the Interpreter Console EXTERNAL PA SYSTEM 3 System Installation WIRELESS TRANSMITTERS TRANSMITTER 1 TRANSMITTER 2 TRANSMITTER 3 TRANSMITTER 4 ENGLISH SPANISH FRENCH GERMAN 7 gt re 1 000 0 of oa DO oo e ool 2 9 oo Q cooo o o o 000 j o ooo e299 SJ AL 222 2d lo 2 2 Q Q e RD FLOOR INPUT O m M ENGERSEUND 822 E O 00000000000 0s om COON Se see O Aue POWER CU 12 CONTROL UNIT UPTO 11 IC 12 INTERPRETER CONSOLES GERMAN FRENCH BOOTH BOOTH SPANISH BOOTH All consoles are connected via a D Sub 25 pin cable in a daisy chain On the rear panel of each IC 12 interpreter console there are two 25 pin D Sub connectors INPUT Male and OUTPUT Female 1 Connect the plug male end from the 25 pin cable to the Control Unit CU 12 Then connect the socket female end from the 25 pin cable to the INPUT on the first Interpreter C
15. nal level of the cor responding channel Power On Indicator Red Power Switch Select I to turn on the system and select Oto turn it off Power Supply Socket 3 Prong with built in fuse T2A 250V DC Power Output The CU 12 includes 12 DC power outputs 15V 500mA for certain wireless transmitters in specific applications not required in most applications Interpreter Console Interface D sub 25pin socket 11 interpreter consoles IC 12 can be connected in a daisy chain Record Input Connector RCA External audio signals will be mixed with the floor CHO for recording Record Output Connector RCA Connects to recording equipment The floor signal CHO mixed with REC IN will be recorded 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Floor CHO floor channel Output RCAx2 symmetrical output Floor CHO balanced output with RCA connecters Outgoing Language Channel Audio Outputs Channels 0 to 11 where CHO is floor and channels 1 to 11 correspond to the target languages These analog audio outputs allow connection of the CU 12 to any wireless language distribution systems IR or RF Notice any unoccupied channel will be fed with CHO floor channel Floor CHO Volume Control This potentiometer adjusts the floor CHO sensitivity The range is 10dB Floor CHO Input Jack This 1 4 inch 6 3mm balanced socket needs to be connected to an output of a conference system or PA as the floor signal of the int
16. onsole After that connect the plug of the second 25 pin cable to the OUTPUT of the first Interpreter Console and the socket to the INPUT of the next Interpreter Console 2 Follow the same procedure until all interpreter consoles are connected A maximum of 11 interpreter units can be connected allowing up to 22 interpreters to perform simultaneous interpretation for a maximum of 11 target languages plus one floor original language Each Interpreter Console accommodates two interpreters to work in pairs for the same language combination in the same booth Note Extension cables can be used between Interpreter Consoles and or Control Unit Always use 25 pin high quality cables provided or approved by the manufacturer 10 11 12 13 Connect the interpreter s microphones and stereo headsets in their corresponding jacks Then turn the headphone volume control all the way down on each interpreter console Plug a line level audio signal from the floor language source into the Floor Input 1 4 Jack on the rear panel of the Control Unit Make sure there is audio coming from this source for testing purposes Connect any RF FM or IR wireless transmitter for language 1 to the CH1 output jack on the control unit Do the same for all the other channels to be used Set up the transmitters according to its instructions Assign a language to each output channel Example CH1 is English CH2 is Spanish CH3 is French For eac
17. pport enersound com e Turn off the power supply and unplug the equipment from the power supply in case the equipment is not in use for a long time Please register the product within 30 days of purchase To Register Product 1 Go to www enersound com registration html 2 Follow instructions to complete the online product registration form CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock DO NOT open covers no useable serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only This label may appear on the bottom of the unit due to space limitations A The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol and an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock The exclamation mark within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING To avoid fire or shock hazard do not expose units to rain or moisture Attention Installation should be performed by qualified service personnel only in accordance with the National Electrical or applicable local codes Power Disconnect
18. r consoles There are no user serviceable parts inside e Before using this product with a pacemaker or other medical device consult your physician or the manufacturer of your pacemaker or other medical device e Using this product at a loud volume or over a prolonged period of time can lead to permanent hearing damage e Reduce the volume to its lowest setting before use e When using XLR microphone inputs connect only microphones that can accept 48 Volt Phantom power otherwise there may be risk of damage injury fire or explosion e When using a mobile phone near this product noise may be produced but this is not a malfunction Keep mobile phones as far away as possible from the product e To clean be sure to first switch off and unplug the CU 12 from the power outlet then wipe with a dry cloth When extremely dirty use a soft cloth dampened in neutral detergent Never use benzene thinner or chemically treated towels which may damage the product s finish e Only use Enersound approved cables to connect the system Do not use any accessory not recommended by the manufacturer e A maximum of 11 sets of IC 12 can be connected in one system The cumulative cable length should not exceed 70 meters For specific requirements please contact Enersound at 1 800 644 5090 or support enersound com e Service must be performed by authorized technicians only For service please contact your local distributor or Enersound at 1 800 644 5090 or su
19. t of the mouth Ensure the audio indicator for that specific channel on the control unit is flashing and you are able to hear the signal with a receiver Adjust the transmitter input level control if necessary 4 1 Open Mode This is the most widely used mode and will suit the majority of your interpretation needs For the system to operate in Open Mode the Mode switch must be in the OPEN position and the Set switch must be in the OFF position When the interpreter selects the desired outgoing channel the light indicator will turn green while the channel is not occupied If the key indicator flashes red when pressing the outgoing channel key it means that the channel is occupied by another unit and the interpreter has to wait until the other interpreter occupying the channel either releases the channel or turns off their microphone Note If the microphone is OFF the active channel will be released if an interpreter from another booth selects the same channel If there is a need to deselect the active outgoing channel press the Enter Clear key When the output channel is selected the interpreter must push the MIC ON OFF key to activate or deactivate the microphone To momentarily mute the microphone the interpreter can press and hold the MUTE key If the SPEAK SLOWLY function is correctly installed with additional external equipment when the speaker speaks too fast for the interpreter to follow the interpreter can press the
20. the interpreter to select the desired outgoing channel as long as it is not occupied by another booth When a channel is selected the corresponding key light goes green When attempting to select an occupied channel the light will flash red Note If the microphone is OFF the active channel will be released if an interpreter from another booth selects the same channel In LOCK Mode it allows to program the desired outgoing channel in SET Mode See 29 below Relay Channel Selector It allows the selection of the incoming channel for the interpreter to listen when pressing the Relay key Headphone Volume Control VOLUME A VOLUME BX It is used to adjust the volume of the headphones 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Relay Interpretation Key RELAY When the interpreter does not understand the floor language they can press the Relay key to listen to another interpreted language from another booth The channel will be selected through the Relay Channel Selector See 21 above Floor Channel Key FLOOR The interpreter presses it to listen to the original floor language the audio from CHO Mute Key MUTE It is used to momentarily mute the microphone when the interpreter needs to cough for example When released the microphone returns to its active status MIC ON OFF Key MIC A ON OFF MIC B ON OFF Press it to turn the microphone on the light indicator will be on Press it
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