Compex Systems AP4530 Software, Clock, Naming, Soft Switches, Soft LEDs, LCD Display, Mix Matrix

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Software

Downloadable from Allen & Heath web site iDR-8operating code – can be updated via RS232

Uses Windows™ HyperTerminal iDR System Manager configuration software

Uses Windows™ PC

On and off line operation

Required only for system configuration PL Designer virtual controller design software

Uses Windows™ PC Configured by installer

Allows restricted operator control PL Client virtual controller

Uses Windows™ PC

For operator control from PC workstation

Clock

Time hours : minutes : seconds, 24 hour clock Day of week

Manually enter or sync to PC

Naming

Unit name – up to 16 characters Patch names – up to 8 characters Input channels – up to 8 characters Output channels – up to 8 characters Fader group names – up to 8 characters LCD display user text – up to 16 characters

Soft Switches

Assignable by the installer iDR-816x front panel iDR-switch24x contact closure PL remotes various

Latching, press, release actions or unused

Level control – input, output, crosspoint, group, up, down, up/down (using scroll keys), range limit

Mute control – on, off, toggle Patch control – recall

Logic control – iDR-switchlogic outputs, PL remotes

Soft LEDs

Assignable by the installer iDR-832x front panel iDR-in8x front panel iDR-out8x front panel

iDR-switch16x open collector outputs PL remotes various

3-colour – green, yellow, red, off

Signal meters (3-colour), mute, static patch related

LCD Display

2x16 character, grey, backlit Assignable display, patch related Combinations of clock, unit name and user text Setup menu, code update and status modes

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Memory System

Up to 99 patches, memory usage dependent

Patch name – up to 8 characters, displays on PC, can display in LCD

Select parameters to save from on screen list Add/remove parameter edit functions Selectable power up patch recall

Patch recall assignable to front panel and remote soft switches

Scheduled events (clock related patch recall) Adjustable level cross fade between patches

Parameters stored in iDR-8:

Unit name

Time and day clock

TCP/IP and PPP settings

Configured settings and patches

Parameters archived as configurations files: Communication port preferences Synchronisation preferences Channel names

Fader group names Stereo channel selection Scheduled events Patch contents

Power up patch (if one has been set)

Parameters stored in patches:

Fader levels and patch cross fade time All channel processing parameters Matrix settings

Input and output source patchbays Input preamp settings

AMM, ducker and pager settings Fader group settings

LCD display settings Soft key and LED settings

iDR-switch and PL remote settings Monitor settings

Signal generator settings

Source Patchbays

Emulates a physical patchbay

Input channel source – analog XLR 1-8, expander 9- 16, monitor LR, signal generator

Output XLR source – output channel 1-16, monitor LR

Mix Matrix

Input / output channel crosspoint matrix

Switched routing or variable level fader at each point Fader range off to 0dB in 51 steps

48kHz mode – 16x16 96kHz mode – 8x8

Controls - set/clear individual row, column or all

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
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