TC electronic SDN BHD P2 manual The Tc Icon Editor, Introduction, Unpacked and ready, Generally

THE TC ICON EDITOR

Introduction

The TC Icon Software Editor is a generic Editor that currently controls the following products by TC Electronic: System 6000, DB-8 and P2.

In this section only subjects relevant for usage with the P2 will be discussed.

As described the P2 is connected via a serial COM port. System 6000 and DB-8 are connected via ethernet.

Navigating the Software Editor or TC Icon display is easy as soon as a few basic elements are explained.

Generally :

•Press the top-tabs to do primary selections.

•Press the side-tabs or elements to do secondary selections.

•Press parameter value fields to instantly assign parameters to Fader 6.

•Adjust values using Faders 1-6.

(also see LINK explanation on next page)

Unpacked and ready

•Connect according to illustrations on page 10. Note to which COM port you connect the P2.

•Install software according to explanation on the previous page of this manual.

•Power up the P2 and start the TC Icon software on your computer.

•Go to the Select/Port page to select which COM(1-4) port you you have connected to.

Another active application may conflict with the selected COM Port. If this is the case you should close that application or connect the P2 to another COM port.

Also see Trouble-shoot section in this manual

• Then go to the TC Icon Setup/Devices page.

•Press the DETECT key. The TC Icon Editor will scan the System and find the connected P2’s.

•When the connected P2 is detected, assign the unit to one of the eight shortcut keys in the right side of the display, by pressing one of the eight keys (see above). Any key will do. When several units are connected this page serves as a convenient organizer for the entire system.

•Go to the Select page (top-tab), and you will see a screen similar to the one below depending on number of connected units and in which locations you have assigned them.

•Select Port.

(Note that the first time you open the Setup Port page all COM-ports 1-4 are selected).

•Press the large P2 key.

•TC Icon now retrieves data from the P2.

•When ready you will see the Main operating display.

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