Adjusting Access Rights

Access rights allow customized access for specific user types. CrewCom utilizes two levels of access (Admin and User) in two ways: Software Access Rights and System Access Rights.

Levels of Access

CrewCom provides users with two levels of system Access Rights: Admin and User.

• Admin Level – CrewCom default system access level and the least restrictive. Grants all users with access to enter the system and modify all available device and system settings. Does not require a passcode.
• User Level – Highest level of access restrictions. A passcode is required to modify all available system settings and all devices.

Software Access Rights

CrewWare utilizes a software-only access designation, which does not alter the System Access setting (i.e., does not alter access to the Control Unit (CU) and Radio Pack (RP) menus for those users).

CrewCom settings within CrewWare are "view only" when CrewWare is locked (i.e., set to "User Level"). To lock CrewWare, click the small padlock icon in the upper right-hand corner. While the system is secured, the padlock icon will display as a red, locked padlock.

To unlock CrewWare, click the padlock icon again. (If a passcode has been created, you will be prompted to enter it here.) While CrewWare is open, the icon will display as a green, unlocked padlock, and the access rights are considered “Administrator Level” and are therefore open for all changes.

System Access Rights

System Access rights determine access to edit settings in your system's device menus. CrewCom settings in the CU and RP menus are "view only" when the system is locked (i.e., set to "User Level").

A user who wishes to make a CrewCom Settings change to a locked system can choose one of three options:

1. Change the whole system level to "Admin" to allow settings changes throughout all devices;
2. Leave the System Level locked ("User Level"), but unlock CrewWare and make the setting change from CrewWare; OR 
3. Navigate to the appropriate menu in the device, select the setting you wish to change, and enter the system passcode one time to access that particular setting. (In this case, the device will revert back to its "locked" state when you exit the menu or when the temporary access times out.)

Set System Access Level from Primary Control Unit

You can lock/unlock the access to your system’s device menus from the primary CU menu by selecting Tech Menu and then User Rights using the CU's front-panel navigation buttons. Select Change System Level and then choose either Admin or User.

Set System Access Level from CrewWare

You can lock/unlock the access to your system’s device menus from CrewWare by selecting Edit from the CrewWare Menu Bar, choosing User Access Rights, choosing Set System Level, then clicking on Admin or User. (A passcode is required to change from User to Admin.)

Note: This option is only available when CrewWare’s Software Rights are set to Admin level.

Setting Passcode

Set Passcode from Primary Control Unit

Set your system passcode from the primary CU menu by selecting Tech Menu and then User Rights using the CU's front-panel navigation buttons. Select Change Passcode and then use the Up, Down, Left, and Right buttons to enter a new four-digit passcode for your system.

Note: Transitioning from User Level to Admin Level does not require a passcode if you set the passcode to “0000.” Doing so is considered "disabling" user access rights.

Set Passcode from CrewWare

To set the system passcode from CrewWare, select Edit from the CrewWare Menu Bar, choose User Access Rights, then click Set Passcode. In the dialog box that displays, assign a unique four-digit passcode for your system.

Note: Transitioning from User Level to Admin Level does not require a passcode if you set the passcode to “0000.” Doing so is considered "disabling" user access rights.