Connecting Discussion Units - Shure DDS 5900 User Manual

5.6 Connecting Discussion Units

Discussion units are connected in series using the two
RJ45 ports. The connectors are interchangeable; simply
connect the previous discussion unit to one port, and the
other port connects to the next unit in the chain.
To protect the equipment, ensure that the Central Unit
(CU) is always off when connecting or disconnecting the
discussion units.
1. Make sure the CU power is turned off.
2. Connect the CU to the first discussion unit with the Cat5
cable.
3. Connect the rest of the discussion units in serial, using
the RJ45 jacks on the bottom of each unit.
4. Turn on the CU by pressing the power button. The
discussion units will power on. The unit is stable once
the control button LEDs stop flashing.
Note: Do not turn off CU power until the system
has stabilized
5.7 Attach the Touch-Button Overlay
Attach the touch-button overlay to each unit for basic
microphone control. The discussion units use soft buttons
that change functionality when programmed to different
unit types. Button overlays are supplied with the discussion
unit or with the central unit.
Warning: Overlays are not reusable. If a unit
needs to be reconfigured, carefully remove the
overlay and apply another one.
5.8 Securing the Microphone
To lock the microphone into place, use the supplied hex
key and turn counterclockwise.
DIS GM: Simply insert the microphone into the XLR
socket. Adjust the gooseneck for proper position.
Shure MX4xxRLP: Attach the AC 5901 XLR/Microflex
adapter to the microphone. Insert the adapter into the XLR
socket of the flushmount unit.
1. Choose an overlay for the unit.
2. Remove the protective paper from the back.
3. Place the overlay in the recess on the front of the unit.