Contents | Compex Systems AP4530 manual

Contents

Important Safety Instructions	3
Welcome to the iDR-8	6
Main Features	7
Front Panel Overview	8
Rear Panel Overview	9
System Processing Overview	10
Getting Started - Check the Contents	13
iDR System Manager Software	13
Installing the iDR-8	14
Earthing	15
Connections and Cables	15
Backup Power Supplies	15
Starting Offline with the Software	16
Turning the iDR-8 On and Off	16
Checking the Operating Code Version	17
Updating the iDR-8 Operating Code	17
The iDR-8 Setup Menus	18
Changing the Unit Name	19
Checking the Current Settings	19
Rebooting the iDR-8	19
Getting Started – Checking the Hardware	20
Communicating with the iDR-8	21
Communicating Using TCP/IP	22
Connecting Direct to a PC	23
Connecting to a Network	23
Communicating Using a Dial-Up Connection	24
Connecting to a Modem Using RS232	25
Connecting to a PC Using RS232	25
Working with iDR System Manager	26
Setting the Time and Day Clock	26
Archiving and Loading Configurations	26
XLR Analogue Inputs and Outputs	27
Monitor Inputs and Outputs	28
Adding iDR-in and iDR-out Audio Expanders	30
Linking iDR-8 Units	32
Adding the iDR-switch Expander	34
MIDI, SysNet and PL-Anet Ports	37
The iDR-8 Memory System	38
Starting with Patches	39
Technical Specification	40
Factory Default Settings	46
Template for Front Panel Label	47

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Compex Systems AP4530 manual Contents

Contents

IDR-8 Conditions Of Warranty Limited One Year Warranty Important Mains Plug Wiring Instructions Important Safety Instructions Read FirstThis appliance must be earthed IDR-8User Guide Introduction Contents DR-8 Welcome to the iDR-8 IDR-8 main processing unit 2U, 8 mic/line Main FeaturesDaisy chain iDR-8 units Any number may be Stereo audio monitor with front panel Expander status LEDs These display Front Panel OverviewFront panel RS232 port This is used for Monitor in L Monitor OUT L Rear Panel Overview System Processing Overview IDR-8User Guide Page IDR System Manager Software Bundle Getting Started Check the Contents IDR-8 Main Unit Installing the iDR-8 Earthing Turning the iDR-8 On and Off Parameters restored on power-up The iDR-8Starting Offline with iDR System Manager Software Updating the iDR-8 Operating Code Checking the iDR-8 Operating Code Version PPP Setup IDR-8 Setup Menus Checking the Current Settings and Status Accessing the iDR-8 Setup MenusRebooting the iDR-8 Changing the Unit Name DR-8 Getting Started Checking the Hardware RS232 COM Port Communicating with the iDR-8Network Port Communicating Using a TCP/IP Connection Connecting the iDR-8 to a Network Connecting the iDR-8 Direct to the PCHow to get the MAC address Connect the PC to the iDR-8 Plug the PC Ethernet port Setting up a Dial-up Connection Communicating Using a Dial Up ConnectionChanging the iDR-8 PPP settings Go to menu *6 PPP Setting up the PC dial-up connection You need Dial up the iDR-8 using the remote PC Open up Connecting the iDR-8 to a ModemStarting the iDR System Manager Connect the iDR-8 to the modem Archiving and Loading Configurations Setting the Time and Day ClockWorking with the iDR System Manager Start the iDR System Manager from the Start / Programs Input Source window From within the Input XLR Analogue Inputs and Outputs Monitor TRS Input and Output The monitor is Monitor Headphones Output This followsMonitor Inputs and Outputs Daisy chaining iDR-8 monitors The active Using the Monitor as Additional Channels Check the connections The iDR-inAUDIO OUT Adding the iDR-in and iDR-out Audio ExpandersTurning the expander on or off Turn the unit on Checking for expanders You can use the front Expanded multiple iDR-8 system This diagram Slave Linking iDR-8 Units Unit a Connecting to the iDR-8 The iDR-8communicates Adding the iDR-switch ExpanderChecking for iDR-switch expanders You can Using the switch closure inputs The input is Connectors and grounding Pluggable Phoenix Using 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 DR-8 Technical Specification DR-8 Application IDR-switch Front Panel IDR-8 Installer Front PanelHeadphones Description IDR-switch Logic Outputs IDR-switch InputsPower Supply Network Port Software Soft SwitchesClock Naming Signal Generator DelayLevel Control Fader Groups Factory default patch parameters Factory default unit settingsFactory default configuration settings Template for Allen & Heath iDR-8 Front Panel Key Label