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Operating Manual - PROTEA SYSTEM II 4.24C Crossover / System Processor
4.7b Save
Once the 4.24C has been adjusted to suit the application, the changes can be permanently saved to memory*.
To save a new configuration or save changes to an existing preset template, begin the process by pressing the Save
button once. The LCD display prompts for the new (or same) preset number, and after selecting the desired number
press Save again. At this point the name of the preset can be changed by selecting any one of the 20 text characters and
scrolling through the list of 89 available ASCII characters for each. Pressing the Save button again permanently stores
the working preset to the new preset location.
*Note: performing a Factory Reset will erase all user presets and replace them with the ten original Ashly
preset templates. User defined presets can be stored off-line as files using Protea System Software, or together as a
MIDI dump.
4.7c Copy
The Copy function is used to quickly transfer all settings from a currently selected input or output to another
input or output channel. An example of how this might be used is with stage monitors. Let's say there are eight
monitor mixes on stage, and they all use the same type of floor wedge. The first monitor could be set up with Gain,
EQ, and Limiting, then those settings could be quickly copied to the remaining seven monitors, providing a consistent
starting point for each mix. To copy, first select the input/output to copy from, then press the Copy button, then press
the input/output to copy to, pressing the Copy button a second time to complete the action.
4.7d Mute
The Protea 4.24C allows the user to mute both inputs and outputs. When muted, an input or output's red Mute
LED is lit. When an input or output is selected, pressing the Mute button will toggle its mute function. To quickly
mute all outputs, escape out to the top level preset display, then press the Mute button, pressing it a second time to
confirm. Additionally, when recalling a new preset number to the 4.24C, the LCD display prompts the user to mute all
outputs, as a new preset can introduce dramatic changes to the system configuration.
4.7e Util
The Protea 4.24C utilities in-
clude a security section for password
protected lockout, a dBu/VU meter
preference select, MIDI channel se-
lect, and MIDI dump.
Security
There are four security modes
in the 4.24C. Off (default), Preset
Lock, Parameter Lock, and Full Lock-
out offer varying degrees of protec-
tion to the 4.24C system.
1.) Off (none) allows full access to all controls.
2.) Preset Lock allows full access while disabling the save function.
3.) Parameter Lock allows the user to recall different presets, but allows no changes other than mute.
4.) Full Lockout allows absolutely no local changes, but allows viewing of current settings.
To access the security menu, first press the Util button, then select the Security display line on the LCD. Use
the data wheel to select from the four security levels. If the unit is brand new and has never had a security code, or has
had a factory reset, a four digit code must first be entered before changing security status. Use the output select
LED Meter
dBu/VU Scale
Utilities LCD Display
MIDI
Dump
MIDI
Channel
Full-Lock
ParamLock
PresetLock
Off (none)
UTIL
Ref:dBu Midi:01
Secur:Off(none)
Dump
