AUDAC Multi-functional SourceCon MFA208, User Manual

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Chapter 3
User interface & configuration
The MFA2xx contains a variety of control and configuration possibilities. The front panel of the unit is fitted with a
2.8” graphical LCD display, allowing instant control and configuration possibilities through an intuitive and user-
friendly user interface.
Remote control of the system is possible through the AUDAC Touch™ 2 application. This fully adaptive interface
can be accessed from almost any device, offering cross-platform compatibility with Windows, Linux, Mac, Android,
and iOS. The fully adaptive structure guarantees a clear viewing on all different kinds of screen sizes. This Audac
Touch™ 2 application allows you to custom configure your control panel (Dashboard) according to project or user-
specific requirements.
For using the AUDAC Touch™ 2 interface, the MFA shall be connected to an Ethernet LAN network and accessed
by its IP address. In factory default configuration, the MFA network settings are DHCP enabled, meaning the IP
address will be automatically assigned by the DHCP server in your network. In case a specific fixed IP address is
required, it can be configured in the network settings menu of the MFA.
Front panel control
The front panel allows control for the functions of the MFA itself and for the installed SourceCon™ module. The
MFA settings include amplifier settings, in & output settings, general settings and many more. The controllable
functions of the SourceCon™ module are strongly depending on the installed module. Therefore, it is not possible
to describe the menu structure possibilities for each individual module in detail. An overview of how the entire menu
is constructed and how to navigate through it is given here.
Amplifier
Line out
AUDAC NMP40
Settings
-20dB -20dB
The front panel of the device includes a 2.8” graphical LCD display, which is accompanied by four tactile push
buttons (left side) and a rotary selection dial (right side). This combination allows you to navigate through the systems
user interface and access all the available control and configuration possibilities of the system. The functionality
of the four tactile push buttons on the left side depends on the current mode and position in the menu structure.
In the main menu, the upper button offers access to the SourceCon™ module slot allowing to enter their specific
menu and offering access to its further functions. The second and third gives you access to volume settings (amplifier
and line out). The lower one redirects you to the settings menu.
In the control menus (not configuration) there will always be 4 icons shown on the left side of the display which
functionalities are linked with the corresponding buttons. The rotary selection dial can be used for parameter
adjustments and browsing to station lists, playlists or any other. This multifunctional dial allows easy one-hand
operation throughout the entire menu structure. Browsing is done by rotating it while actions are made by pressing it.
The lower one of the four tactile push buttons is always assigned to go one step back and undo unsaved changes
to settings in the menu structure, in case there is no other function assigned to it.