Using The Discussion Units; Program The User Type - Shure DDS 5900 User Manual

6 Using the Discussion Units

Once the system as been properly connected, power on
the central unit to distribute power to the discussion units.

6.1 Program the User Type

DDS 5900 discussion units are programmable, changing
the function of the control buttons to support different
user types. The three types are chairman, delegate, or
interpreter, each requiring unique control functionality. unit
The setting is stored in the unit, and persists after a power
cycle or when connecting to a system for the first time.
Note: Flushmount units are not programmable as
interpreter stations. Use the portable DC 5980 P unit
for transmitting the translation.
6.1.1 Flushmount Units
To program the flushmount DC 5900 F discussion unit as
a chairman or delegate, simply attach the button overlay.
The overlay contains an embedded chip that automatically
programs the unit with the correct button functionality.
6.1.2 Portable Unit
Program the portable units by pressing the volume buttons
and scrolling to the desired mode.
1. Power on the unit by properly connecting it to the DCS-
LAN chain.
2. Press and hold the '-' and '+' volume buttons. The
Speak light flashes to indicate the unit is ready for
programming.
3. While continuing to press the volume buttons, press the
channel scroll to the unit type. The type is indicated by
the combination of channel LEDs; see the table below.
Changing Unit Type
Unit Type
Delegate with mute
Delegate without mute
Chairman
Interpreter
Ch. 1 Ch. 2
Off Off
On Off
Off On
On On