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DS-4 / DS-10 OPERATION MANUAL May 2019 585.0252.90C...
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DS-4 / DS-10 Product Description The DS-10 is a desktop networked paging station featuring embedded DSP and on-board memory, supporting both standard and advanced public address functionality. All device-specific configuration information is stored locally, which means the DS-10 does not rely on a centralized controller for processing and page routing.
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DS-4 / DS-10 Setup and Installation Setup and Use The Vocia software provides an intuitive interface for configuration, DSP equalization and programming of the DS-4 and DS-10 components. The information supplied by this manual relates to physical connections and assignment. For more details on software setup, please consult the Vocia Help File. Installation Install the unit away from heat sources, such as vents and radiators, and in rooms with adequate ventilation.
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DS-4 / DS-10 Setup and Installation Display The paging station features a backlit displays that provide an easy-to-read display of paging information. Microphone The microphone has a cardioid polar pattern. Correct operation of the microphone is essential for good speech intelligibility. The recommended distance between the user’s mouth and the microphone is between 2 and 4 inches (50 and 100mm).
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DS-4 / DS-10 Back Device ID The rotary ID switches give the unit a unique Device ID. The switches are in hexadecimal format. All units of the same device type must have a unique Device ID to function properly within a Vocia Paging World. The Factory Default Device ID is 01.
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DS 4 / DS 10 Audio Network Connections Audio Network Connector The Audio Network connector should be wired using shielded CAT5, 5e, 6 or 7 cable cabling to interface to a Vocia system via a Ethernet network switch. This connection carries control data, power and digital audio over CobraNet.
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DS 4 / DS 10 Auxiliary Connector Auxiliary Connection The Auxiliary RJ45 connector allows the connection of the Vocia Auxiliary Microphone (VAM-1) or the Vocia Paging Station Interface (VPSI-1). Vocia software is used to enable and configure these accessories. The Paging station acts as a host device to these accessories. Although the VAM-1 can use Ethernet standard cable and connectors it is not an Ethernet device and as such should never be connected directly to an Ethernet switch or network.
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DS-4 / DS-10 Display Messages Display Status Messages The following messages are used to display the state of the Paging Station during normal operation. More information on display status messages can be found in the Vocia Help File. No Network: The paging station is not connected to a functioning network or is not participating •...
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