Compex Systems AP4530 manual Accessing the iDR-8 Setup Menus, Changing the Unit Name, Diagnostics

Accessing the iDR-8 Setup Menus

*** Setup ***

*1 Patch Select

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				audio monitor
ESC		ENTER	MENU
				patch select
				day & clock
				network setup
				diagnostics

hold for 2 seconds

Before your PC can take control of the iDR-8you need to set up its unit name and communication settings. This is done using a simple front panel menu system. Once communication is established between the PC and iDR-8you use the iDR System Manager software to configure and control the unit.

To access the menus If it is already fitted, first remove the iDR-8face plate by removing the 4 corner screws using the 2mm hex driver provided. This exposes the menu access keys.

Navigating the menus Press and hold the MENU key for 2 seconds until ‘***Setup***’ is displayed. Press the U and V keys to scroll through the available menu options. Each menu is numbered ‘*N.n’ where ‘N’ is the main menu number, and ‘n’ the sub menu. When you find the menu you want, press ENTER. Press the U and V keys to change the value. Press the Z ENTER and Y ESC keys to accept or decline the changes and navigate through the sub menus. Always press ENTER to save your changes. When you are finished, press ESC to exit the menus.

Changing the Unit Name

*** Setup ***

*4 Unit Name

The iDR-8is identified to the PC or network by its unit name. This name is displayed in the list of available units when you open a new iDR System Manager session.

To change the unit name select menu item *4 Unit Name. Scroll through each character using the Z ENTER and Y ESC keys, and change the value using the U and V keys. The name can have up to 16 characters.

Checking the Current Settings and Status

*** Setup ***

*8 Diagnostics

Select menu *8 Diagnostics. Scroll through the various sub menus to view the settings.

Menu *8.1 and 8.2* display the last current IP address and Subnet Mask. Make a note of these if you need to restore them later. Note that the address shown is likely to be temporary if the unit is working with a DHCP server.

The ‘Num Connects’ item displays the number of connections active via the NETWORK port. For example, an iDR-8connected to a network with two PCs both running an active session of iDR System Manager would report 2 connections. It is a useful way of checking to see if the unit is being accessed.

The other information displayed includes the sampling rate, either 48 or 96kHz, which audio expanders are connected, and the number of remote devices connected to the PL-Anet port.

Rebooting the iDR-8

To avoid any unexpected audible clicks or thumps always turn connected power amplifiers down or off before switching the iDR-8 or any other signal equipment on or off.

It is necessary to reboot the iDR-8if you make changes to the network or PPP settings. You can do this two ways.

Power the unit off, then back on again, or

Press and then release the front panel CODE UPDATE switch. This takes around a minute as the unit searches but does not find update code. It reboots after the update search has timed out. Note that the code is not updated in this case.

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