Operating Manual - PROTEA SYSTEM II 4.24C Crossover / System Processor
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6. PROTEA SYSTEM SOFTWARE
Protea System Software version 3.1 - Crossover Section for 4.24C control.
Ashly offers a powerful software control interface for the PC Windows environment, including separate con-
trol sections for the 4.24C crossover/processor, 4.24G graphic EQ (and slaves), the two parametric EQ slaves (2.24P
and 4.24P), and the VCM-88, a high performance eight channel remote level controller.
6.1 How to get Protea System Software
Protea System Software is shipped free with each Protea 4.24C, or disks can be purchased directly from Ashly
for a nominal fee. Additionally, Protea System Software can be downloaded from the Ashly web site at no charge.
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>.
There is currently no version available for Mac™ computers. To install Protea System Software, double-click on
<Pssinstl.exe> and follow the installation instructions.
6.3 Connecting the 4.24C to a computer
*** Before attempting computer control, EXACT settings must be made to hardware switches and User
Preferences on ALL Protea units involved. Within the 4.24C itself, the MIDI channel (Util menu) and the RS-232
switch (back panel) need to be properly set. The Protea System Software MIDI channel assignment for the crossover
must match that of the 4.24C, and the correct COM port must be set for the 9 pin Dsub serial port connector on the PC.
If other Protea products are used in the MIDI loop, check their quick reference guide or owner's manual to verify all
settings and connector types. RS-232 will run reliably to 1300 feet using high quality cable, while MIDI will run up
to 500 feet with quality cable.
