Mackie Advanced, DX8 Unit Info, Firmware Upgrade, Configuration File, Set Lock Code

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DX8 Unit Info

This opens a dialog box that contains the following information about the DX8 that is currently connected:

To save a configuration file:

1.Click Select File in the Configuration File window.

2.Browse to the location where you want to save the file in the Select Configuration File window.

3.Enter a new name in the File Name box and click Open.

4.Click PC ← DX8 to save all the current settings of the DX8 to the PC. The Status box will indicate if the file was successfully saved to the selected location.

To open a configuration file:

1.Click Select File in the Configuration File window.

2.Browse to the location where the file is located in the Select Configuration File window.

3.Click on the file name to select it, and then click Open.

4.Click PC → DX8 to upload the configuration data to the DX8. The Status box will indicate if the configuration was successfully loaded from the selected file.

Firmware Upgrade

This allows you to select an OS Upgrade File to upload to the DX8 as they become available. Click on the Select File button in the Firmware Upgrade window and the Select OS Upgrade File window opens. Browse to the location of the OS Upgrade File (with a .pkt extension) on your hard drive or floppy drive and click Open, then click Upgrade. You can monitor the progress in the Firmware Upgrade window.

Configuration File

Select this menu to open or save a configuration file to your hard drive or floppy drive. A configura- tion file includes all presets and names, all Audio In, Logic In, Logic Out settings, and the Lock Code.

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Set Lock Code

This option allows you to view and change the four-digit locking code for the DX8. The code must consist of four digits. Use the Panel Lock button in the Main Window to lock and unlock the front panel controls, or use the MODE button on the front panel to lock the controls, and the Down buttons to enter the four-digit code to unlock it (see "Front Panel Lock" on page 17). The default Lock Code is "1234."

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Contents DX8 Digital Audio Mixer Signal Processor With Automixing Table of Contents KEY Features IntroductionFront Panel Features Input LED DisplayRear Panel Features ModeSIGNAL-FLOW Diagram Outputs A/BApplication Diagrams Typical Stereo ApplicationTypical Two-Zone Application ZoneBTwo DX8s in Church Application SecondaryTwo-Zones WithApplication BoardRoomApplication Diagrams Typical Stereo ApplicationTypical Two-Zone Application Two DX8s In Church ApplicationConnections Connecting the Remote BUS AC Power ConsiderationsConnecting the Logic I/O Set the Levels Quick StartStart Up Using the BUS a and B Inputs Using the Digital Signal ProcessorsUsing Inputs Using the Record Output Using the Logic I/ODirect Outputs Outputs a and B Logic Outputs Front Panel Lock Logic Inputs Upgrading the Firmware Installing the SoftwareUpgrading the Software Connecting a PC Overview Menu BarFile Quit Ctrl+QFirmware Upgrade Configuration FileAdvanced DX8 Unit InfoIndicators and Presets WindowsActive Logic Inputs Active Mute GroupsPresets Save To PresetClear Edits On LineButtons ViewsCompress AutomixSetups AudioLogic StartAction Definitions Logic OutChannel Strip Output Strip Output DSP On/Off ButtonsSpecifications DX8 Block DiagramDX8 Specifications Inputs / OutputsDX8 Service Information DisclaimerAppendix a Logic Input Functions Appendix C Selection Remote Predefined Functions Mackie Designs Inc
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