Alesis ProLinear DSP, Reference Manual

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Getting Started
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Connecting the ProLinear DSP to a PC
Attach the male end of a standard 9-pin, PC serial cable to the
Data Link “in” port on the back of the ProLinear DSP. Attach
the other end to one of the serial ports on your computer.
In order for the ProLinear DSP to communicate properly with
your PC, the software on the included CD-ROM must be
installed and then the set to the proper communication
channel. Instructions on installing the software begin in the
next section. Also, you may want to refer to the section
“Changing the COM Port Number” on page 33.
PC
Serial Port
IN OUT
Line
Input
ProLinear DSP
IN OUT
Line
Input
ProLinear DSP
IN OUT
Line
Input
ProLinear DSP
Serial Port Connection Diagram
Installing the software
The ProLinear DSP software is a standard Windows-based
application that works with Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, and
XP. A CD is included that will install the software onto your
computer. Chapter 3 explains how to use the software.
System Requirements
In order to run the software, your PC will need to meet the
following minimum requirements:
•
7MB of hard disk space
•
32MB of RAM
•
1 Com Port for serial interface
•
Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP
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