Compex Systems AP4530 manual Connecting the iDR-8 to a Modem, Starting the iDR System Manager

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Connecting the iDR-8 to a Modem

REAR

MODEM PORT

Starting the iDR System Manager

Open the application from Start / Programs / Allen & Heath / iDR System Manager Vnnn. Click on the blue icon or File menu New item. Type the Host IP Address into the window. This is as set in the iDR-8Setup menu *6.1 PPP settings. Click OK.

FEMALE

iDR

9PIN FEMALE TO MALE RS232 CABLE	MODEM
	MODEM
MALE
PHONE SOCKETS	PHONE CABLE
TELEPHONE LINE
1 Connect the iDR-8 to the modem	Use the rear panel

RS232 (MODEM) port. Check that the ‘active’ indicator next to it is lit. If it is not then select the RS232 communication option as described previously. Use a standard RS232 cable. Make sure that the modem is plugged into the telephone line.

2 Dial up the iDR-8 using the remote PC Open up the

previously created dial-up connection. Enter the correct username and password. Type in the phone number of the iDR-8modem. Click the Dial button.

3

Run the iDR System Manager software

Once

communication is established with the iDR-8an icon appears in the task bar indicating that the PC is on line. Start the iDR System Manager application. Note that the program will run a lot slower than direct network connection. This is due to the nature of the slower serial connection.

Connecting the iDR-8 Direct to the PC

FRONT

iDR

	MALE
FEMALE	STANDARD 9PIN MALE TO FEMALE RS232 CABLE
RS232 SERIAL PORT

REAR

FEMALE

	iDR
FEMALE	NULL MODEM 9PIN FEMALE TO FEMALE CABLE
RS232 SERIAL PORT
1	Connect the iDR-8 to the PC You can use either the front

panel or the rear panel RS232 port. Check that the ‘active’ indicator is lit and that RS232 has been previously selected as the A port in the iDR System Manager File / Preferences / Communications Options item. Use a standard RS232 cable for front connection. Use a null modem (female to female) cable for rear connection.

2Dial up the iDR-8Open up the previously created dial-up connection. Enter the correct username and password. Click the Dial button.

3

Run the iDR System Manager software

Once

	communication is established with the iDR-8an icon appears
	in the task bar indicating that the PC is on line. Start the iDR
	System Manager application.
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Contents IDR-8 Conditions Of Warranty Limited One Year WarrantyImportant Mains Plug Wiring Instructions Important Safety Instructions Read FirstThis appliance must be earthed IDR-8User GuideIntroduction Contents DR-8 Welcome to the iDR-8IDR-8 main processing unit 2U, 8 mic/line Main FeaturesDaisy chain iDR-8 units Any number may be Stereo audio monitor with front panelFront panel RS232 port This is used for Front Panel OverviewExpander status LEDs These display Monitor in L Monitor OUT L Rear Panel OverviewSystem Processing Overview IDR-8User Guide Page IDR System Manager Software Bundle Getting Started Check the ContentsIDR-8 Main Unit Installing the iDR-8Earthing Starting Offline with iDR System Manager Software Parameters restored on power-up The iDR-8Turning the iDR-8 On and Off Updating the iDR-8 Operating Code Checking the iDR-8 Operating Code VersionPPP Setup IDR-8 Setup MenusChecking the Current Settings and Status Accessing the iDR-8 Setup MenusRebooting the iDR-8 Changing the Unit NameDR-8 Getting Started Checking the HardwareNetwork Port Communicating with the iDR-8RS232 COM Port Communicating Using a TCP/IP Connection Connecting the iDR-8 to a Network Connecting the iDR-8 Direct to the PCHow to get the MAC address Connect the PC to the iDR-8 Plug the PC Ethernet portSetting up a Dial-up Connection Communicating Using a Dial Up ConnectionChanging the iDR-8 PPP settings Go to menu *6 PPP Setting up the PC dial-up connection You needDial up the iDR-8 using the remote PC Open up Connecting the iDR-8 to a ModemStarting the iDR System Manager Connect the iDR-8 to the modemArchiving and Loading Configurations Setting the Time and Day ClockWorking with the iDR System Manager Start the iDR System Manager from the Start / ProgramsInput Source window From within the Input XLR Analogue Inputs and OutputsMonitor Inputs and Outputs Monitor Headphones Output This followsMonitor TRS Input and Output The monitor is Daisy chaining iDR-8 monitors The active Using the Monitor as Additional ChannelsCheck the connections The iDR-inAUDIO OUT Adding the iDR-in and iDR-out Audio ExpandersTurning the expander on or off Turn the unit on Checking for expanders You can use the frontExpanded multiple iDR-8 system This diagram Slave Linking iDR-8 UnitsUnit a Checking for iDR-switch expanders You can Adding the iDR-switch ExpanderConnecting to the iDR-8 The iDR-8communicates Using the switch closure inputs The input is Connectors and grounding Pluggable PhoenixUsing the logic outputs Each output is opto SysNet MIDI, SysNet and PL-Anet PortsSelecting the Communications Options Click on Configuration file settings These are IDR-8 unit settings These areIDR-8 Memory System Decide your system starting point Assign Starting with the PatchesOnly store the parameters you need For your DR-8 Technical SpecificationDR-8 ApplicationIDR-switch Front Panel IDR-8 Installer Front PanelHeadphones DescriptionIDR-switch Logic Outputs IDR-switch InputsPower Supply Network PortSoftware Soft SwitchesClock NamingSignal Generator DelayLevel Control Fader GroupsFactory default configuration settings Factory default unit settingsFactory default patch parameters Template for Allen & Heath iDR-8 Front Panel Key Label