dbx DriveRack 480, User Manual

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To make operation of the DriveRack™ units even more convenient, dbx professional products
includes the DriveRack™ PC GUI software with every unit shipped. The GUI interface will
allow you to control all aspects of the DriveRack™ units. The GUI interface will also allow
you to run your entire DriveRack™ network system from a PC.
The GUI interface also makes it convenient for setting up systems prior to arriving at the
venue. This means that you can configure your system on the desktop of your PC or laptop
at your convenience before you even arrive at the venue.
The GUI interface of the DriveRack™ offers a thorough tutorial, This section will offer infor-
mation on GUI installation and basic operation.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Min. system- 166mhz PC processor - 16 bit color monitor - 32 meg RAM - Windows™ 95
OS R2 or newer - Windows™ NT 4.0 or newer - Baud rate (fixed) 38.4 kbaud
Note- COMM port setting must be consistent. This means that when the GUI is in use, any
other device that uses the RS232 COMM port must be turned off.
INSTALL
• Install the DriveRack™ GUI interface from either the dbx Professional Products website at:
www.dbxpro.com or from the CD ROM onto your your PC or laptop.
• Once the software is downloaded or CD is loaded, simply double click on the file named:
DriveRack™ setup.
• The application will proceed to ask you where you want the program installed.
• Once the software installation has been completed, it is recommended that you restart
your computer.
• Make all network device connections prior to running the GUI interface.
The following information offers basic operation information of the DriveRack™ GUI interface
BASIC OPERATION
Once all units are connected, boot up the GUI Interface by double-clicking on the applica-
tion icon. When the program opens, the first view you will see will be the
VENUE
view.
This view has icon representations of all units in the network system. Simply double-click
on the desired unit to access and edit.
7.6 PC GUI Installation
Network Functions
SECTION 7
DriveRack
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