3.SETUP continued …
Before starting:•Ensure that the processor software and ARC software that you will be using are compatible with one another – check www.anthemAV.com for latest versions. Processor software installation instructions are in section 6.
•Your
•Your computer must be running Windows XP or Vista and have one
serial port (for connecting the processor) and one USB port (for connecting the mic), or one USB port and one card slot and a serial card, or two USB ports and a USB to serial adapter. The latter is least preferred.
If using a USB to serial adapter to connect the processor:
1.It must be one that supports two stop bits – check with adapter manufacturer.
2.Check the adapter manufacturer’s website for the latest driver. If a message warns that the driver is not
3.The virtual port must be assigned to
•If you are using a laptop computer, check its power settings and battery meter to ensure that procedures will not be interrupted.
•If the room contains large objects that won’t be present during the system’s normal use, move them out so ARC doesn’t pick up reflections that won’t be present during normal use.
•While taking measurements it would be best to keep pets and younger or talkative family members out of hearing range. The measurements reject continuous background noise such as fans but if a sudden noise is made ARC will indicate that
•ARC bypasses Center Channel EQ, Room Resonance Filter, and Boundary Gain Compensation.
•Two configurations may be saved – one under Movie bass management and the other under Music.
Additional instructions for Mac computer use:An
•Do a Spotlight search for Bootcamp.
•Follow installation instructions to the letter – this involves partitioning the hard drive.
•After Bootcamp is installed, hold the Option key during bootup to display the two operating system options and select Windows.
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