Operating Manual - PROTEA SYSTEM II 4.24D Distribution / System Processor
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6. PROTEA SYSTEM SOFTWARE
Ashly offers a powerful software interface for the Windows PC environment, providing control for the 4.24D
distribution system processor, 4.24C crossover, 4.24G graphic EQ and slaves, two parametric EQ slaves (2.24P and
4.24P), and the VCM-88, a high performance eight channel remote level controller. Within Protea System Software,
each device has its own separate visual interface. All controls are intuitively represented in a user friendly way, and
on-line help is available for key functions.
6.1 How to get Protea System Software
Protea System Software is shipped free with each new Protea 4.24D, can be downloaded from the Ashly web
site, or can be purchased directly from Ashly for a nominal handling fee.
6.2 Installing Protea System Software
The installation program is the same whether from the web site or from a disk, and is called <Pssinstl.exe>.
To install Protea System Software, double-click on <Pssinstl.exe> and follow the installation instructions.
6.3 Connecting the 4.24D to a computer
A standard D-Sub nine pin female to male connector cable is used to connect the PC to the 4.24D. If the PC
lacks a nine pin RS-232 port, an active USB to RS-232 converter can be purchased at computer stores. Here are the
suggested steps for connecting the 4.24D to a PC:
1.) Plug the RS-232 cable into an available serial port on the PC.
2.) Plug the other end of the cable into either the front or back RS-232 Dataport on the 4.24D.
3.) Turn on the power to the 4.24D.
