About This Manual

This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your

ACS-1208A / ACS-1216A system. It covers all aspects of installation,

configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in

the manual is provided below.

Overview Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the ACS-1208A / ACS-
1216A System. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and
its front and back panel components are described.
Chapter 2, Installation, explains how to set up your installation — from
a basic single stage hookup to a complete 32 switch daisy chained
operation.
Chapter 3, Hotkey Operation, details all of the concepts and proce-
dures involved in the Hotkey operation of your ACS-1208A / ACS-1216A
installation.
Chapter 4, OSD Operation, provides a complete description of the
ACS-1208A / ACS-1216A’s OSD (On Screen Display), and how to work
with it.
Chapter 5, The Firmware Upgrade Utility, explains how to use this
utility to upgrade the ACS-1208A / ACS-1216A’s firmware with the latest
available versions.
An Appendix at the end of the manual provides specifications and other
technical information regarding the ACS-1208A / ACS-1216A.
An Index follows the Appendix for convenient reference to the manual’s
information.
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