DDS 5900 User Manual Digital Discussion System DDS 5900 Digital Discussion System Danish Interpretation Systems DIS
Danish Interpretation Systems Copyright © 2012 DIS User Manual User Manual DDS 5900 02/05/2012 No part of this publication may be reproduced or utilised in any form or by any means without permission in writing from the publisher.
1 List of Contents 1 List of Contents ........................................................3 2 Important ..................................................................5 2.1 Important Safeguards .................................5 2.1.1 Labels.................................................................. 6 3 4.4.4 chains 5 CU 5905 Central Unit ...........................................15 5.1 Overview .......................................................15 2.1.
6.2.4 Configuration of the unit..........................36 6.3 Delegate Unit............................................... 36 6.4 Chairman Unit............................................. 37 6.5 Interpreter Unit.......................................... 37 7 GM 59xx Gooseneck Microphones .................. 38 8 Troubleshooting................................................... 39 9 Technical Specifications .................................... 41 9.1 System Specification ....................
Danish Interpretation Systems 2 Important 2.1 Important Safeguards User Manual 1 Read these instructions ‐ All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the apparatus or system is operated. 2 Keep these instructions ‐ The important safety instructions and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 Heed all warnings ‐ All warnings on the apparatus and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
16 Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time. – Not applicable when special functions are to be maintained, such as evacuation systems. 17 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Blue Brown Neutral Live The green‐and‐yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter E or with the safety earth symbol or marked with green‐and‐ yellow color. The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or marked with black color. The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or marked with red color. 2.
2.5 Warranty The units are minimum covered by 24 months warranty against defects in materials or work‐ manship.
3 Your DDS 5900 Conference System 3.1 System overview DDS 5900 Digital Discussion System is a system to be used at meetings, where a number of people are addressing the ‘Floor’ in a structured manor. The sound form the conference units can then be heard in the built in loudspeakers in the units. 3.1.2 DC 5980P Portable Conf. Unit The system does also allow for simultaneous interpretation for international conferences where multiple languages are used.
3.2.1 Sound transmission The DDS 5900 Digital Discussion System is based on a digital transmission of sound from the conference unit to the central unit and back again to the built in loudspeakers in the units. The sound transmission is fully encrypted to avoid eavesdropping. 3.2.2 • Fully digital • Excellent sound quality • “State of the Art” fully digital integrated discussion system offering interpretation and language distribution. • Unique digital DATA and AUDIO bus named DCS‐ LAN.
4 Getting Started 4.1 Setting up the system the first time When setting up the system for the first time please follow the instruction given in this section in sequence. 1. 2. Unpack the CU 5905 Central Unit and the DC 5980P Conference units and place them temporary on a table. Attach the button overlays to the DC 5980P units. Use the overlays delivered with the units for Delegate units and use the overlays delivered with the CU 5905 for Chairman and Interpreter units. Please refer to section ‘6.
4.2 Connecting a PC When connecting a PC direct to the CU 5905 please follow the instruction given in this section in sequence. 1. Connect the PC and the CU 5905 with a standard LAN cable 2. Turn ‘On’ power to both units 3. On the PC check that the network setting is set to ‘Obtain an IP address automatically’: a. 4.3 5. 12 Using the interactive menu on the CU 5905 navigate to: a. ‘LAN setup * Acquire IP addr.’ b. Select ‘Dynamic’. Using the interactive menu on the CU 5905 navigate to: a.
4.4 Max. number of units to be connected The following tables shows the maximum number of units, which can be connected to a CU 5905 Central Unit or to an EX 6010 Extension Unit or a PS 6000 Power Supply. Length of Feeding Cable In the tables the ‘Feeding Cable’ is defined as the cable between the CU 5905 (or EX 6010 / PS 6000) and the first DC 5980P and the ‘Interconnecting Cable is defined as the cable connecting two DC 5980P. 4.4.
Danish Interpretation Systems User Manual Length of Feeding Cable Length of cable between each JB 6104 Total cable length Number of JB 6104 Max. number of DC 5980 P 10 m 3m 2x46 m 2x13 2x26 30 m 3m 2x63 m 2x12 2x24 50 m 3m 2x83 m 2x12 2x24 100 m 3m 2x127 m 2x10 2x20 Figure 4.
Danish Interpretation Systems User Manual 5 CU 5905 Central Unit 5.1 Overview The CU 5905 Central Unit for the DDS 5900 is the heart of the system. One CU 5905 is needed in each DDS 5900 system. The CU 5905 Central Unit has the following functionality and features: • • • • • • Up to 250 Conference Units Secure audio transmission Vox (voice activating) 2 Interpretation Channels Designed in a standard 1HE 19” cabinet CU 5900 External Power Supply for CU 5905 for up to 60 Conference Units Figure 5.
Danish Interpretation Systems User Manual as a wireless microphone to the floor language. ‘In 2’ is used for connection of an “Emergency Evacuation Message (EEM)” audio signal. 6. Emergency switch connector – A terminal block socket for a single, ‘normally open’ switch. When the switch is closed, the audio signal on the ‘In 2’ 5.2 DDS 5900 Digital Discussion System Audio Schematic Installation The CU 5905 Central Units can be placed on a table or installed in a standard 19” rack.
Danish Interpretation Systems 5.4 User Manual Connections This chapter gives an overview of typical system connections using the CU 5905 Central Unit: schematics are however not only possible, but very common used. Although the schematics are typical and are intended to give a general overview, combinations of the 5.4.1 Connecting DC 5980P Units The DC 5980P Conference Units are connected to the CU 5905 using EC 6001‐xx Cat5e cables. This is the basic connection of the system.
Danish Interpretation Systems 5.4.2 User Manual Connecting a PC The CU 5905 is connected to the DC 5980P Conference Units using EC 6001‐xx Cat5e cables and is connected to a PC with a LAN cable. Hint: On older PC’s it might be needed to setup a fixed IP address on both the PC and the CU. Opening the browser in the PC gives the option of configuring the system and controlling the conference units from the PC. Please refer to section ‘5.6 Web Browser’ for more information.
Danish Interpretation Systems 5.4.3 User Manual Connecting a PC and an iPad The CU 5905 is connected to the DC 5980P Conference Units using EC 6001‐xx Cat5e cables. A wireless access point with built‐in router is used for connection to the CU 5905 and the PC. The iPad is connected wireless. Figure 5.4-C 5.4.4 Opening the browser in the PC or on the iPad gives the option of configuring the system and controlling the conference units from the PC and/or iPad. Please refer to section ‘5.
Danish Interpretation Systems Figure 5.4-D 5.4.5 User Manual Connecting the DDS 5900 Digital Discussion System to an audio recorder. Connecting an audio mixer The CU 5905 is connected to the DC 5980P Conference Units using EC 6001‐xx Cat5e cables. This configuration is used when the volume from one or more microphones is required to be controlled separately or equalisation is needed. One or more Outputs are connected to the external mixer, where the control or equalisation is done.
Danish Interpretation Systems 5.4.6 User Manual Connecting interpretation units The CU 5905 is connected to the DC 5980P Conference Units using EC 6001‐xx Cat5e cables. Both the DCS‐LAN connectors on the CU 5905 can be used for connecting DC 5980P Conference units. Figure 5.4-F In this example two units are configured as Interpreter Units and DH 6021 Headphone is connected to the units. Sound from the Interpreter Units can then be heard in the headphones connected to the Chairman and Delegate Units.
Danish Interpretation Systems 5.4.7 User Manual Using wireless language distribution The CU 5905 is connected to the DC 5980P Conference Units using EC 6001‐xx Cat5e cables. Both the DCS‐LAN connectors on the CU 5905 can be used for connecting DC 5980P Conference units. In this example two units are configured as Interpreter Units and DH 6021 Headphone is connected to the units. Sound from the Interpreter Figure 5.
Danish Interpretation Systems 5.4.8 User Manual Connecting an emergency signal To use the emergency signal function, a switch (normally‐open) must be connected to the emergency switch connector. When the switch is closed an “Emergency Evacuation Message (EEM)” audio signal 5.5 Using the Interactive Menu 5.5.1 Overview present on the ‘In 2’ input is distributed to all output channels, overriding all other audio inputs. Important: The level of the signal must be controlled externally. Figure 5.
Danish Interpretation Systems User Manual 5.6 Web Browser Setup and Control 5.6.1 CU 5905 Setup (browser) Important: The ‘CU 5905 Web Browser Control’ has been tested with the following browsers: All configurations and operation options of the CU 5905 can be set using a web browser in a PC, tablet or iPad. When the ‘IP address’ or ‘Host Name’ is typed into the browser the connection to the CU will be established and the ‘CU 5905 Setup’ screen will be opened in the browser. Figure 5.
Danish Interpretation Systems # Menu User Manual Settings 2. Description Unit Status – Shows the connected conference units with Serial Number and Type of units. The ‘State’ field shows if a unit is ‘Active’ (connected) or ‘Lost’ (not connected). If a unit is shown as ‘Locked’ the unit is not compatible with the DDS 5900 System Unit Count – Shows the number of connected units on each chain. 3. CU hostname – A host name can be assigned to the CU 5905.
Danish Interpretation Systems # Menu User Manual Settings 4. Description Password Setup – Used for setting ‘User name/Password’ for browser connection. 5. Loudspeaker Control – The ‘Loudspeaker Volume’ is setting the volume of the built‐in loudspeakers in the Conference units. The ‘On/Off’ button is used for switching on/off the audio from the conference units to the built‐in loudspeakers and headphones. Only audio from ‘Seats’ (units) selected in ‘Group A’ will be available in the loudspeakers. 6.
Danish Interpretation Systems # Menu User Manual Settings 7. Description Audio Output – The ‘Source’ can be selected for each of the four outputs. The choices using the dropdown menu are: Group, Floor, Ch.1 or Ch.2 When ‘Group’ is selected for ‘Out A’, the ‘Group A’ is the source and similar for the three other outputs. The ‘Floor, Ch.1, Ch.2’ selection is used either for recording of the interpreted languages or for connection to a wireless language distribution system. If ‘Floor, Ch.1, Ch.
Danish Interpretation Systems # Menu User Manual Settings 8. Description Unit to Seat Relation – All units connected are shown in this list with ‘Serial Number’ and ‘Seat Number’. When a unit is connected for the first time, it will be assigned the next ‘Seat Number’ and assigned a ‘Delegate Name’ in the format ‘Seat x’, where ‘x’ is the assigned seat number. The assigned ‘Delegate Name’ can be changed to show the actual name of the delegate placed in the seat.
Danish Interpretation Systems # Menu User Manual Settings 10. Description Reset to Factory Defaults – When the reset button is activated, the settings in the CU 5905 are reset to factory default. When doing this from a browser, the IP and security settings aren’t changed. To reset IP settings and security settings, use ‘Factory defaults’ on the interactive menu on the CU 5905. 11.
Danish Interpretation Systems # Menu User Manual Settings 13. Description Voice Activation – Those settings determines the behaviour of the system when working in VOX mode The ‘Voice detection threshold’ can be set to values ranging from ‘‐12 to ‘8’ in steps of ‘1’. The default value is ‘0’. Setting to a lower value makes the microphone more sensitive. The ‘Voice detection release time’ can be set to values from 1 to 10 seconds in 0.5 sec step.
Danish Interpretation Systems 5.6.2 User Manual CU 5905 Mic Control (browser) The microphone control screen is selected by clicking the ‘Microphone Control’ button in the ‘CU 5905 Setup’ screen. The next table shows the screens available with a description of the functionality available Figure 5.6-C # Screen CU 5905 Browser Setup Description 15.
Danish Interpretation Systems # User Manual Screen Description 16. Speakers – Shows the list of active speakers. The number of list lines are defined by the setting in ‘Max. Total Speakers’. An speakers is turned off by clicking the speaker name. Requests – Shows the list of delegates requesting to speak. The number of list lines are defined by the setting in ‘Maximum Requests’. An delegate is turned on by clicking the speaker name. 17.
Danish Interpretation Systems User Manual Figure 5.6-G Figure 5.6-E Select ‘Add to Home Screen’ CU 5905 Setup Tab selected Click the ‘Add’ button and a shortcut to the ‘CU 5905 Setup’ is placed on the desktop on the iPad. Click ‘Microphone Control’ and in the similar way make a shortcut for this screen as well. The two shortcuts can now be activated separately opening the screens in ‘full screen mode’ . Figure 5.6-F 5.6.
Danish Interpretation Systems 5.7 Operation Modes 5.7.1 Operation Mode User Manual slowly indicating that this unit is the next to be switched ‘On’ The “Operation Mode” determines the behavior of the microphone system. The green ‘Request’ lamp in the other delegate unit in the queue will light up steadily. • Auto (or Automatic) mode allows for the conference units to be switched on immediately upon touching the ‘Speak’ button.
Danish Interpretation Systems User Manual 6 DC 5980P Conference Unit 6.1 Overview turn the hex key clockwise to unlock the gooseneck microphone from the unit.
Danish Interpretation Systems User Manual unit and offers a ‘Speak’ button and a ‘Mute’ button for muting own microphone. 6.2.1.2 6.2.3 Attaching Overlays The overlay is attached to the unit by removing the protection paper and placing the overlay in the overlay recess at the front of the unit. Delegate, ‘Speak’ button This overlay must be ordered separately and is NOT delivered with the conference unit. This overlay is used when the ‘Mute’ of own microphone is not required.
Danish Interpretation Systems User Manual 3. Speak button – Touching the ‘Speak‘ button turns the microphone ‘On’ or sets the user into ‘Request to Speak’ depending on the ‘System Operation Mode’. Please refer to section ‘5.7 Operation Modes’. 6.4 4. Language selection – Used to switch between ‘Floor’ language and ‘Ch.1’ and ‘Ch.2’ if interpreter units are connected. 5. Language indication – ‘Ch.1’ selection is indicated with light in Led 1 and ‘Ch.2’ selection is indicated with light in Led 2.
Danish Interpretation Systems 7 User Manual GM 59xx Gooseneck Microphones The gooseneck microphones series GM 59xx are delivered in two lengths: 40 cm and 50 cm. The Gooseneck microphone features a red light ring, which light up, when sound from the unit is send to the central unit. mm hex/allen key. The lock is accessible from the small hole close to the XLR socket. Turn the hex key counter clockwise to lock the gooseneck microphone to the unit.
Danish Interpretation Systems 8 User Manual Troubleshooting In this chapter a simple fault‐finding guide is given. This is intended to be used to remedy the consequences of incorrect installation. If more serious faults or problems arise the installer should contact a qualified technician. The light rings in the microphone in the units are constantly flashing Check the cables as the digital communication from the central unit to the conference units is not established.
Danish Interpretation Systems User Manual Speakers’. The CU 5905 browser application will not open in a PC or iPad The CU 5905 browser application will not open in iPad 40 Check the ‘Operation Mode’. Check the IP address using the interactive menu on the CU: ‘LAN setup/IP address setup/IP address’.
Danish Interpretation Systems User Manual 9 Technical Specifications 9.1 System Specification Overall system characteristics Temperature range The microphone system conforms to IEC 60914, the international standard for conference systems. However the functionality of an interpreter unit differs from the standard. To guarantee specified performance...... 5 Deg C. to 40 Deg C. System Audio Performance Approvals Sound quality .....
Danish Interpretation Systems User Manual Weight............................................................................................... 2.8 kg CU 5900 External Power Supply Dimensions (W x H x D)..................427 (483) x 44.4 x 186 mm Delivered power Dimension in bracket is including 19” brackets Input current System performance In‐rush current Max. number of conference units ..............................................250 Standby consumption.........................................
Danish Interpretation Systems 9.5 User Manual Connection Details Mains Blue Neutral Brown Live Green/Yellow Earth (Ground) The phase of the pairs must be correct and the wiring spec. as stated in Cat5e (EIA 568‐B) have to be followed. Chain (DCSLAN) Note: Cat6 and Cat7 cables can normally only be terminated in sockets (female) and not in cable plugs. The DDS 5900 system uses Cat5e, Cat6 or Cat7 F/UTP or U/FTP cables with screened RJ45 connectors.
Danish Interpretation Systems User Manual Earphones 3.5 mm Jack plug Pin Connector Function 1 Tip Signal left 2 Ring Signal Right 3 Sleeve Electrical earth/screen 9.6 Accessories Gooseneck Microphones Transportation and Storage Box GM 5923 Gooseneck Microphone, 40 cm..............18 12 05910 SB 5980 Storage Box for 10 DC 5980P & GM .... 15 12 61001 GM 5924 Gooseneck Microphone, 50 cm..............18 12 05920 Headphones GM 6523 Gooseneck Microphone, 40 cm..............
Danish Interpretation Systems 10 User Manual External Control Application Protocol The DDS 5900 Digital Conference System features an Ethernet connection with the purpose of providing an interface for controlling and monitoring of the system. By setting up a simple (raw) TCP/IP socket connection to the CU 5905 Central Unit control options are available. This document describes the TCP/IP raw socket protocol for communicating with the DDS 5900 Microphone System.
Danish Interpretation Systems 6. User Manual Give command ‘help’ to see a list of commands available. 10.1.2 Command structure (from External Control to CU 5905) To control the CU an external control application sends commands to CU 5905 included in command lines.
Danish Interpretation Systems User Manual 10.1.4 Seat numbering Conference units are identified by means of a seat numbers. Each conference unit is assigned a seat number. This is done automatically for all conference units, when they are connected to the CU 5905. The CU 5905 WEB interface is used to change seat numbering. Seat numbers must be in the range from 1 to 65535. 10.1.5 CU 5905 reply to commands Generally, a command from external application is replied to by the CU.
Danish Interpretation Systems 10.2.1.3 User Manual Turn off all delegate microphones mic_all_delegates_off Instruct the CU to turn off all delegate microphones. A Chairman is not turned off. The CU responds to the command by issuing a ‘mic_off’ command for each microphone which is turned off. 10.2.1.4 Put microphone in request list mic_request_on Insert microphone into request list. If the CU inserts the unit into the request list, it replies with a ‘mic_request_on’ command. 10.2.
Danish Interpretation Systems 10.2.1.9 User Manual Set max delegate speakers max_speakers Maximum number of delegates allowed to speak. Can be set to “1” to “8” The CU responds by sending a 'max_speakers' command. 10.2.1.10 Set max requests max_requests Maximum number of delegates allowed in the request list. Can be set to “0” to “250”. The CU responds by sending a 'max_requests’ command. 10.2.1.
Danish Interpretation Systems mic_on User Manual (for all microphones on) mic_request_on (for all microphones in request list) mic_status_done 10.2.1.14 Help help help Help information is available listing all commands supported by the CU. If a command is included in the help command, details on that command is returned. Note: The help command results in a number of command lines returned from the CU. The command is intended for use in a simple console. 10.2.
Danish Interpretation Systems 10.2.2.6 User Manual Max delegate speakers max_speakers Maximum number of delegates allowed to speak. "1" to "8" 10.2.2.7 Max requests max_requests Maximum number of delegates allowed in the request list. "0" to "250". 10.2.2.8 Operation mode mic_mode System operation mode. "auto" (Automatic), "fifo" (First‐in‐first‐out), "manual" (Manual) and "vox" (Voice Active) 10.2.2.
Danish Interpretation Systems User Manual 10.2.2.11 Microphone status complete mic_status_done Informs, that complete system status has been sent. 10.2.2.12 Seat state seat_state Seat state information. This information is sent from the CU to an external control application, when the state of a seat changes – a seat becomes passive or active. The seat number identification of a conference unit. An integer ranging from 1 to 65535.
Danish Interpretation Systems User Manual The level of line input 1 ranges from ‐41 to 0. The value ‐41 indicates Off, whereas values from ‐40 to 0 indicates attenuation in dB. The CU responds to this command by returning a ‘line_input_level_1’ command. 10.3.1.3 Set line output volume (A-D) line_output_volume
Danish Interpretation Systems User Manual The volume of the loudspeakers ranging from ‐41 to 0. The value ‐41 indicates Off, whereas values from ‐ 40 to 0 indicates attenuation in dB. 10.3.2.2 Line input 1 level line_input_level_1 Level of line input 1 signal. The level of line input 1 ranges from ‐41 to 0. The value ‐41 indicates Off, whereas values from ‐40 to 0 indicates attenuation in dB. 10.3.2.
