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Operator Manual – VCM-88C Controller
Copyright© 2007 – Ashly Audio Inc.
RS-232 Control and Protea System Software
Protea System Software is Ashly’s custom Windows program for controlling the Protea
family of digital audio processors, as well as the VCM-88C. Using the software extends
the capabilities of the VCM-88C by allowing storage of channel and scene settings to disk.
The program interface has the look and feel of the RD-8C remote control, and can control
up to 16 devices for a total of 128 audio channels.
To use the VCM-88C with Protea Software, the Protocol DIP switches must be placed in
the Protea Software position. The RS-232 Input connector to the VCM-88C is a D-Sub 9
pin female, and connects to an unused Com port on a PC. Protea System Software allows
Com Port assignment (1-16) in its setup menu. If the only available port on a PC is a USB
port, a USB to RS-232 converter can be used. Protea System Software is available free of
charge on the Ashly website
www.ashly.com
.
Safety Instructions – 3
Introduction - 4
VCM-88C Controller – 5
Connectors & Cables - 5
Physical Description - 6
Installation – 7
Applications - 8
Data Connections – 9
Remote Data Control
AMX & Legacy
DC Control
RS-232
Troubleshooting – 11
Dimensions - 11
Specifications - 12
Warranty - 13
Summary of Contents for VCM-88C
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