Compex Systems AP4530 manual Getting Started Checking the Hardware, DR-8

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Getting Started – Checking the Hardware

The iDR-8is supplied with its settings pre-configured so that you can turn it on and immediately get audio passing through it. This can be useful when you are installing a unit on site and need to carry out initial tests on the hardware before the custom configuration software is loaded. This can be done without the need to connect your PC and run the iDR System Manager software. When shipped, the iDR-8is loaded with the DEFAULT configuration. The iDR software provided with the unit also includes this configuration file so that you can load it again later if you want to restore the default settings.

 

 

 

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The diagram above shows how the LCD, soft keys and soft LEDs are assigned when you turn the unit on for the first time.

You can plug your test source such as a music CD into the XLR inputs, and route the XLR outputs to your system amplifiers. You should see the source signal displayed on the left hand side soft LEDs. Note that the input preamp gains default to 0dBu line level sensitivity with pad selected and phantom power off. To properly test microphone sources you need to run iDR System Manager software and correctly set the gains.

The channel faders default to fully off. The soft keys are assigned as level up/down selects to move the input and output channel faders up and down. Press the soft key for the channel you want. Now use the two middle keys to scroll the volume up or down. These time out after 2 seconds of inactivity. You should see the level displayed as a bar and number on the LCD display.

To get audio to pass through the unit you need to raise both the input fader and the required output fader. In this default configuration all inputs are routed through the matrix to all outputs. You can use one input to test each output by raising the output levels in turn. Similarly, you can use one output to test all input sources. The right hand side soft LEDs display output signal level.

The levels can be adjusted from ‘0’ (off) to ‘100’ (+5dB boost). To set the fader to its 0dB unity position raise the level bar until it reads ‘92’. Note that all the channel processing such as equalisers and compressors is set flat or out. If you set both the input and output levels to ‘92’ then you should get 0dB unity gain through the unit.

With the face plate removed you can use the Setup menus to listen to selected points in the channels using the stereo monitor and headphones outputs, adjust the time and day setting, and enter the communication settings ready to connect your PC.

For information on configuring the system run the iDR System Manager software and refer to its Help file.

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IDR-8User Guide

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Contents IDR-8 Limited One Year Warranty Conditions Of WarrantyImportant Safety Instructions Read First Important Mains Plug Wiring InstructionsThis appliance must be earthed IDR-8User GuideIntroduction Contents Welcome to the iDR-8 DR-8Main Features IDR-8 main processing unit 2U, 8 mic/lineDaisy chain iDR-8 units Any number may be Stereo audio monitor with front panelExpander status LEDs These display Front Panel OverviewFront panel RS232 port This is used for Rear Panel Overview Monitor in L Monitor OUT LSystem Processing Overview IDR-8User Guide Page Getting Started Check the Contents IDR System Manager Software BundleInstalling the iDR-8 IDR-8 Main UnitEarthing Turning the iDR-8 On and Off Parameters restored on power-up The iDR-8Starting Offline with iDR System Manager Software Checking the iDR-8 Operating Code Version Updating the iDR-8 Operating CodeIDR-8 Setup Menus PPP SetupAccessing the iDR-8 Setup Menus Checking the Current Settings and StatusRebooting the iDR-8 Changing the Unit NameGetting Started Checking the Hardware DR-8RS232 COM Port Communicating with the iDR-8Network Port Communicating Using a TCP/IP Connection Connecting the iDR-8 Direct to the PC Connecting the iDR-8 to a NetworkHow to get the MAC address Connect the PC to the iDR-8 Plug the PC Ethernet portCommunicating Using a Dial Up Connection Setting up a Dial-up ConnectionChanging the iDR-8 PPP settings Go to menu *6 PPP Setting up the PC dial-up connection You needConnecting the iDR-8 to a Modem Dial up the iDR-8 using the remote PC Open upStarting the iDR System Manager Connect the iDR-8 to the modemSetting the Time and Day Clock Archiving and Loading ConfigurationsWorking with the iDR System Manager Start the iDR System Manager from the Start / ProgramsXLR Analogue Inputs and Outputs Input Source window From within the InputMonitor TRS Input and Output The monitor is Monitor Headphones Output This followsMonitor Inputs and Outputs Using the Monitor as Additional Channels Daisy chaining iDR-8 monitors The activeAdding the iDR-in and iDR-out Audio Expanders Check the connections The iDR-inAUDIO OUTTurning the expander on or off Turn the unit on Checking for expanders You can use the frontExpanded multiple iDR-8 system This diagram Linking iDR-8 Units SlaveUnit a Connecting to the iDR-8 The iDR-8communicates Adding the iDR-switch ExpanderChecking for iDR-switch expanders You can Connectors and grounding Pluggable Phoenix Using the switch closure inputs The input isUsing the logic outputs Each output is opto Selecting the Communications Options Click on MIDI, SysNet and PL-Anet PortsSysNet IDR-8 Memory System IDR-8 unit settings These areConfiguration file settings These are Only store the parameters you need For your Starting with the PatchesDecide your system starting point Assign Technical Specification DR-8Application DR-8IDR-8 Installer Front Panel IDR-switch Front PanelHeadphones DescriptionIDR-switch Inputs IDR-switch Logic OutputsPower Supply Network PortSoft Switches SoftwareClock NamingDelay Signal GeneratorLevel Control Fader GroupsFactory default patch parameters Factory default unit settingsFactory default configuration settings Template for Allen & Heath iDR-8 Front Panel Key Label