SIR 800 - Beyerdynamic
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1. conan o rnnn rro nn ron nn ron nr naar r rana rra na ron nano 12 6 2 Infrared test GiOdeS ii A dat it 12 03 OVERVIEW St A tido 13 6 4 Techmcal Data TRAD cita 14 6 5 Optional acc ESS OTE Li AL 15 Troubleshooting iaa 0 E AAA elio ENT SIR Infrared System SIR 800 1 About this manual Symbols The following symbols and fonts are used in this manual Indicates an important note which has to be followed to guarantee that the functions of the unit the security of any data or your health are not put at risk aA Indicates additional information remarks and tips AN Describes activities that must be performed in the shown order Words in bold letters require your special attention SIR Infrared System SIR 800 2 Important remarks 2 1 For customers in the EU and in the USA Our equipment has been tested and complies with the requirement of the CE test This guarantees the protection against harmful interferences when the equipment is operating in a commercial environment If the unit is not proper installed to this user manual it may causes radio interferences Any changes or modifications not explicit approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment 2 2 For customers in the United Kingdom The wires in the main lead are coloured in accordance to the following codes Green and yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live If the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this unit are2. SIR Infrared System SIR 800 Warranty beyerdynamic GmbH amp Co KG provides you with two years guarantee on brand new devices from the date of purchase Please save your sales receipt and this guarantee supplement Without this proof repairs can fundamentally only be carried out for a charge The guaranteeing includes materials and working time for the elimination of demonstrable defects in material or workmanship The guarantee claim is void in the case of operating errors improper operation electric and mechanical damage as well as in the case of improper repairs by unauthorised workshops Excluded from the guarantee claim are batteries and rechargeable batteries included in the delivery as well as parts that are subject to natural wear and tear during usage such as connecting cables ear cups headband pads etc The guarantee can be claimed in all countries in which legal provisions do not stand in the way of the guaranteeing Valid in all countries in addition to the legal provisions are the guarantees provided by beyerdynamic sales locations beyerdynamic rejects any guarantee if the safety label with the serial number is removed beyerdynamic declares itself to agree to exchange or repair defective components due to faulty materials or manufacturing dependent on following procedure 1 The client declares that the fault is not due to empty discharged wrongly inserted or faulty batteries 2 You may send the defecti
3. e Red LEDs for channel ON indication e Green LEDs for audio available AF Transmission frequency e 55kHz 1335kHz channel 31 in 40kHz steps Intermediate frequency e 455 kHz Measurements e Distortion lt 0 2 e Signal to noise ratio gt 70dB e Channel separation gt 60dB Power Supply e Mains power 90 250 VAC 50 60 Hz e Power consumption 40 W max Housing e 19 2 HE Aluminium black anodized e WxHxD 433 x 88 x 305 mm Weight e 4 6kg 14 SIR Infrared System SIR 800 6 5 Optional accessories not included in delivery e SIR 801 Radiator e SIR 320 Receiver e BNC cable 50 Ohm different length available e CA 5103 BNC T adapter e CA 5102 BNC BNC adapter e CA 5101 50 ohm terminating resistor 15 SIR Infrared System SIR 800 Troubleshooting Error description Error cause Error solution Switching on the system produces no POWER ON condition green LAMP does not light up The main cable connector is not properly connected to the corresponding socket of the unit Connection cable possibly defective The power switch is not in the correct position Check if there is no connection to the mains power Replace a new mains cable Turn on the POWER ON switch No clear IR signal at the SIR 320 receiver 2 or more channels switched to the same frequency Check frequency setting on front panel and control signal using the test diodes 16
4. not be used at the maximum volume setting Adjust the volume to a more suitable level High sound pressure levels will damage your hearing SIR Infrared System SIR 800 3 Short description SIR is a system for the wireless transmission of sound using infrared light By far the most important application is in simultaneous interpretation installations where it is combined with interpreter consoles from beyerdynamic 3 1 System function The SIR system consists of several components The central component is the compact SIR 800 transmitter The inputs are signals from several audio channels for instance several different language channels with simultaneous interpretation It converts them into the appropriate FM signals for wireless transmission Infrared radiators transmit the information carried by the audio channels in the form of frequency modulated infrared light Within the radiator s area receivers are used to pick up the information transmitted in the form of infrared light signals These receivers feature small dimensions Headphones are plugged in to listen to their audio output Receivers can be moved at will anywhere within the area that is fully illuminated by the radiators They can be switched to receive up to 32 channels Whenever the SIR system is used as a simultaneous interpretation installation it is operating in combination with one or several interpreter consoles e g SIS 1202 SID 202 MCS D 202 The vari
5. not corresponding with the coloured markings of the terminals in your plug so please proceed as follows The green and yellow wire must be connected to the plug terminal marked with the letter E with the safety earth symbol or with green and yellow colour The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or with black colour The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or with red colour The equipment must be connected to earth 2 3 Safety Check that the operating voltage of the unit is identical with the voltage of your local mains power If a voltage conversion is required consult your beyerdynamic dealer or qualified personnel Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before it will be used again Unplug the unit from the wall outlet or set the Main Power switch to OFF if it is not used for several days To disconnect the cord pull it out holding the plug Never pull the cord itself 2 4 Installation Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat accumulation Do not place the unit on a surface rugs blankets etc that may block the ventilation holes Do not install the unit in locations near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts nor in places exposed to direct sunlight excessive dust or humidity mechanical vibration or shock To avoid condensation do not install the unit
6. where the temperature may increase rapidly 2 5 Cleaning To keep the surface of the housing in a proper condition periodically clean it with a soft cloth Large staining may be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent Never use organic solvents such as thinners or abrasive cleaners since these might damage the surface SIR Infrared System SIR 800 2 6 Repacking Save the original shipping box and packing material For maximum protection re pack the unit as originally packed from the factory If not supplied with the equipment a complete transportation and storage box system is available from beyerdynamic We recommend using this system for long term protection and care 2 7 General Please keep this manual together with the compact SIR 800 transmitter If you hand on the units to third parties please include this manual Please read the manual carefully taking special care when you see this symbol as it indicates important information C This product is conform to the rules of the following European directive 89 336 EWG Council directive to the alignment of the rules of rights of all member states about the electromagnetic compatibility modified through RL 91 263 EWG 92 31 EWG and 93 68 EWG of the council Further information is available on request The warranty will expire if you cause defectives through inappropriate use or handling of the unit 2 8 Important information The unit should
7. 3 Ch14 Ch29 Ch30 Ch37 OFF OFF OFF PIPA SANA SAS SS AQ 1023374 1234 1522374 ON ON ON The following allocation is shown on the figure above First figure Channel 1 second figure Channel 16 third figure Channel 32 The left DIP switch 1 will activate the corresponding channel DIP switch to ON means channel is active DIP switch has no function Do not select the IF transmission channel 5 1 Tuning input output levels a Before starting a conference situation you should check the sound level in and output to avoid level change between floor sound and interpreter sound This is done by feed in a test signal to socket OR IN and listening to the corresponding sound level Other controls are not necessary for a successful event Unused audio channels of the SIR 800 should be turned off to increase the infrared power of the SIR 801 radiator for the actual number of channels in use 11 SIR Infrared System SIR 800 6 OPERATION Once the SIR system has been properly started up and checked there is usually no need for any further intervention from the operator Most of the work involved with audio distribution should have been completed during the pre selection of channels and system start up 6 1 LED AF and ON on front side AF This LED indicates a signal on this output for example line 1 AF ON CH ON This LED represents the ON status of the corresponding output channel Remark You shou
8. ae Rear view Line In IR Link Line In 1 8 100 240V 50 60Hz The compact SIR 800 transmitter contains the following sockets on the rear side e Input 1 8 XLR sockets for feeding in the original or foreign language channel The input is balanced via AF transformer e LINE IN 1 8 25 pin Sub D socket TASCAM The input is also balanced via AF transformer A signal can be fed in via this socket or the XLR connection IR LINK BNC socket for cascading with other compact transmitters Use BNC T adaptor for more than two units Warning Do not connect SIR 801 radiators to this socket e IR LINE BNC sockets 1 and 2 for connecting SIR 801 radiators Up to 10 radiators can be connected directly at each output IR Line 1 and 2 e Mains power connector e Separate earth connection via special bolt Unused audio channels of the SIR 800 should be turned off to increase the infrared power of the SIR 801 radiator for the actual number of channels in use SIR Infrared System SIR 800 4 Installation and starting up The Compact Transmitter has an ex works mains voltage setting of 90 250 Volts by 50 60 Hz A If there is another voltage range you must not connect this equipment In connecting the system special attention is to be paid to ensure that all cables are installed in cable ducts or that they are fixed by cable clamps or adhesive tape in such a way that there is no danger of somebo
9. at are connected to ground according to the relevant specifications and regulations Warning Never expose equipment to rain or humidity Please be also aware of the fact that rough handling of the equipment such as strong bumps or vibrations may result in damages Inappropriate handling and storage e handling and storage not in conformity with the operating instructions may as well lead to equipment damages SIR Infrared System SIR 800 SIR Infrared System SIR 800 Content TL ADOUE this TAAL en ae SVT DOIS aves cise aes kan a keinerlei 4 2 Important remarks un rd 2 1 For customers in the EU and in the USA nennen 5 2 2 For customers in the United Kingdom nennen 5 SO NEAR ER CRETE RETO EUROSTILE EERE TEE A A een ei ne 3 ZA Installations AH O E OO E tasado 5 ZA CA A ad T E Be A edo A ei 5 ZO E E AAA A takes A e ea A dees Li 6 O A a i i er A 6 26 Important informationi passata la AA EEE 6 3 Short A IE alien 3 1 System function a dd 7 32 USE rinite aiar 1 3 3 SIR 800 Compact transmitter ri A A a a 8 4 Installation and starting DD L 4 1 Connecting the LINE IN socket corno a a ia 10 4 2 Connecting RF LINK socket a A 10 43 CONNECTING radiator sockets ehrt ers e E ida E 10 4 4 Connecting Mains power aaa acre ni aaa 10 5 Starting Una add 5 6 Tuning inputoutput la li a 11 6 1 LED AF and ON on front side
10. beyerdynamic OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SIR 800 Compact Transmitter Printed in Germany If you have questions about this manual please contact beyerdynamic GmbH amp Co KG Theresienstr 8 D 74072 Heilbronn Germany Phone 49 0 7131 617 0 Fax 49 0 7131 617 224 Email info beyerdynamic de For further information about our products please go to our website http www beyerdynamic de 2007 beyerdynamic Heilbronn All rights reserved especially also partly the translation reprint reproduction through copying or other similar methods beyerdynamic reserves the right to make changes without notice Nov 07 SIR Infrared System SIR 800 gt 4J DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN DEVICES Do not open housing with mains cable connected Maintenance operations may only be executed by qualified personnel Our equipment and installations have been built and tested according to the latest state of the art Under normal conditions they do not require any special maintenance However please be aware of the following M secure and stable position of the installation sufficient ventilation never operate equipment near heat sources such as heating radiators etc power connection install all power cables to avoid damaging connecting cables avoid trip traps liquids avoid penetration of liquids into the housing XQ A KE KR K exclusively operate equipment via wall sockets th
11. cy modulated infrared signal and emitted via transmitting diodes With special SIR receivers the signal is re converted into a sound signal which can be heard on a set of headphones Up to 8 channels can be transmitted simultaneously with an FM narrow band modulation The compact SIR 800 transmitter is provided for modulating the sound signals on the different carrier frequencies and for signal amplification The compact transmitter consists of a 19 housing 2HU Mounting brackets for rack assembly are also available Seven languages and the original floor channel can be transmitted On the front right hand side of the compact SIR 800 transmitter there is a green POWER ON showing the ON OFF status Next to this there are three infrared test diodes emitting the IR signal With the IR receiver you can listen to the outgoing channels even without IR Radiator The operating elements of the eight infrared channels are also on the front side of the console With miniature switches on the front panel the frequency band can be chosen and the channels can be switched ON or OFF With a rotating switch it is possible to assign up to 32 transmission channels Each channel can be set from OR Ch31 Eight green LED INT indicate the status of the corresponding interpreter channel green LED means interpreter is live This gives a quick overview about the occupied channels SIR Infrared System SIR 800 139 a id o lia
12. dy tripping over them When installing several SIR 800 above each other leave 1 U at least free between them If the SIR 801 radiator is mounted to the ceiling please use a safety rope to protect it from falling down 4 1 Connecting the LINE IN socket XLR LINE IN connector female socket for feeding in the original channel or the target CJ languages OR IN 4 2 Connecting RF LINK socket BNC socket for cascading another compact SIR 800 transmitter To manage more than 8 Outputs you can extend the SIR system with 16 or more line outputs BNC 1 and BNC 2 BNC sockets for connecting SIR 801 radiators Up to 10 radiators can be connected directly If there are more radiators needed we recommend using an active CA 5214 distributor IR LINK 4 4 Connecting mains power e e Connect the delivered cable with this socket to ensure the proper working of the Compact Transmitter 10 SIR Infrared System SIR 800 5 Starting Up The power supply is turned on via the power switch on the front side of the compact SIR 800 aN transmitter When you use the compact transmitter the first time it is necessary to adjust the provided channels This procedure will allocate the transmitter frequencies to the respective channels For adjusting this allocation refer to the following figure The scheme is enclosed with the Compact Transmitter as a separate sticker which may be adhering to the front panel ChOR Ch1
13. ld switch off not used channels to increase the IR power ON and OFF status is set with the left DIP switch 6 2 Infrared test diodes Three transmitting test diodes allow testing the receivers at a maximum IR distance of 3 meters between the test LED s and the receiver Q BQ 12 SIR Infrared System SIR 800 6 3 Overview Power switch SIR erdynamic AF AF gt AF gt ES AF m AF AF s AF AF 5 IR se l UG LOS IL Le AE ME o 1 2 3 4 5 6 T 8 i Illustration 1 AF indicator LED green channel range LINE IN 1 8 DIP switch setting Channel selection Mains Power 3 IR diodes Line In IR Link IR Line Radiator connectors Link connector BNC Illustration 2 Line In 1 8 100 240V 50 60Hz ce 13 SIR Infrared System SIR 800 6 4 Technical Data SIR 800 The unit is complying with the international standard IEC914 Connections e Input 8 x XLR sockets for input of the original language OR and the target languages 6 dBu balanced or connection to a 25 pin SUB D socket TASCAM e IR LINK 2 x BNC socket 1 Connection for up to 10 SIR 801 Radiators 2 Connection of up to 10 further SIR 801 Radiators e RF LINK 1 x BNC socket for cascading RF with further SIR 800 Features e Green lighted mains switch for power ON indication
14. n across windows for instance are enough to shield a room reliably from the outside world Although the SIR system is most commonly used in combination with an interpretation system and microphone management system it is also possible to use it for other purposes During organized events for instance it is possible to use infrared light to transmit information to indi vidual participants wearing receivers without disturbing anyone else present Another example might be museums applications There it is possible to provide information on individual exhibits by means of infrared light radiated only to a limited area in front of the particular exhibit Visitors listen to the information with receivers and headphones These particular operating instructions deal with the combination of SIR systems and interpreter consoles of the SIS and MCS D systems Regarding the operation of these systems please refer to the appropriate manuals SIR Infrared System SIR 800 3 3 Compact SIR 800 transmitter m SIR beyerdynamic AF ON CH AF ON CH AF ON CH AF ON CH AF ON CH AF ON CH AF ON CH AF ON CH IR i 1 La rh h LA La Ir gt 11 Ie A il i sn FEN ae ape 6 7 8 Front View The compact SIR 800 transmitter is part of the SIR system which serves the wireless language distribution by means of infrared light The sound signal is thereby converted into a frequen
15. ous languages are fed into the appropriate outgoing channels The interpreter consoles also include a number of functions that are essential to ensure the uninterrupted transmission of simultaneous translation These consoles are installed inside sound proofed interpreter booths Interpreters sit inside these booths and use headphones to listen to the original sound which is normally called the floor channel At the same time they speak their translation into an outgoing channel Wherever we have a combination of a Microphone system and interpreter consoles it is SIR s job to transmit several audio channels wireless to the auditorium 3 2 Use In combination with a microphone management system such as MCS D the system can provide the best communication facilities for organized events that need several languages Each and every participant a term often used is delegate can use the microphone system to speak and what he or she says will be translated simultaneously so that other delegates will be able to listen to it in one of the languages This technique permits direct communication in several languages even at very large scale events It is a simple matter to set up the SIR system in such a way that it is protected against eavesdropping from outside Since all information is transmitted in the form of light waves it is possible to use opaque material as necessary to limit the area to which it is to be transmitted Dark curtains draw
16. ve product to beyerdynamic GmbH Service amp Logistik Center August H u er Str 9 D 74080 Heilbronn Germany 3 Should it turn out that the fault was caused through inattentiveness or inappropriate use the service and shipping charges will be added to the clients account 17 SIR Infrared System SIR 800 NOTES 18 SIR Infrared System SIR 800 NOTES SIR Infrared System SIR 800 NOTES 20 SIR Infrared System SIR 800 NOTES 21 beyerdynamic GmbH amp Co KG Theresienstr 8 74072 Heilbronn Germany Tel 49 0 7131 617 0 Fax 49 0 7131 617 224 info beyerdynamic de www beyerdynamic de beyerdynamic U K Ltd 17 Albert Drive Burgess Hill RH15 9TN Tel 44 0 1444 258258 Fax 44 0 1444 258444 sales beyerdynamic co uk www beyerdynamic co uk beyerdynamic Inc USA 56 Central Ave Farmingdale NY 11735 Tel 1 631 293 3200 Fax 1 631 293 3288 salesUSA beyerdynamic com www beyerdynamic com Non contractual illustrations Subject to change without notice
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