Compex Systems AP4530 Getting Started Check the Contents, IDR System Manager Software Bundle

Getting Started - Check the Contents

iDR-8Audio Mix Processor

DR-8

Keep the product packing in case you need to ship the product in the future. You should find the following components:

1x iDR-8UNIT. This is packed with its face plate removed and rack ears fitted. The ears can be removed for desk mounting.

1x iDR-8FACE PLATE. Separately packed so that you can start by configuring the unit using its front panel menu system.

4x SCREWS M3x12mm hex dome head. Part number AB4814. Use these to secure the face plate to the unit.

1x ALLEN KEY 2mm hex. Part number AT4819. For fitting the face plate screws.

4x RUBBER FEET. Part number AK0102. Press these into the underside holes if you want to desk mount the unit.

1x IEC MAINS LEAD with moulded plug suitable for connection to your local mains supply.

1x CAT5 UTP CABLE 2 metre RJ45. Part number AH4818. Connects the unit to your PC or to a network.

1x RS232 CABLE. Part number AL3653. Connects the unit to your PC for operating code update.

1x DOCUMENTATION PACK including Safety Sheet AP3345, this user guide AP4530 and the Registration Card AP3594.

1x A&H RESOURCE CD. Part number AP4362. This includes the iDR software, additional resources and information on the full Allen & Heath product range.

The iDR System Manager Software Bundle

The self-extracting file iDRnnn.exe is provided on the CD and is also available from the Allen

&Heath web site. ‘nnn’ is the version number. For example iDR300.exe is version number V3.00. Once installed the software provides:

IMPORTANT: Before installing check the Allen & Heath web site to ensure you have the latest version.

README FILE Read this before starting.

RELEASE NOTES This file contains important notes about the related version of the software. Read before starting.

iDR SYSTEM MANAGER APPLICATION to configure and control the iDR system using a PC running Windows™.

WINDOWS™ HELP FILE for the iDR System Manager application.

iDR UNIT OPERATING CODE This is pre-installed in the iDR-8unit. However, check that it is the latest version. Update the code as described later if it is not.

HYPERTERMINAL .ht FILES for setting up communication between the PC and iDR-8for updating the operating code. Two files are provided, one for COM1, the other COM2.

SYSNET and MIDI PROTOCOLS pdf files explaining how to use the SysNet and MIDI ports.

CONFIGURATION FILES Two .cfg files are provided, DEFAULT and RESET. These give you a useful starting point.

LABEL TEMPLATE a Windows™ Word file for creating a customised label to fit to the iDR-8front panel. Use this to identify the key and LED functions.

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