Probox d8b, User Manual

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Probox user manual
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7 Description
This chapter describes how you setup and use your ProBox.
NOTE: To use the function of the ProBox it is necessary to wait till the firmware is transmitted to the console.
This is a Mackie design problem and cannot be improved by the proBox Solution.
7.1 Startup
To startup use the following order
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Power on the d8b
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Power on the probox (as this is done via PC, switch on PC)
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The welcome screen should appear “ ProBox Version 1.01.17“
“ waiting for d8b console“
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Wait till the ProBox starts to transmit the firmware to the console
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The display should show “ ProBox Version 1.01.07”
“ loading firmware“
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When Firmware is transmitted the d8b faders will go to 0 and the display will show “ !!! DAW offline
!!!” . At this point it is possible to configure your ProBox or use the Monitor section. Also the first 8
green channel LEds will lite.
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Start your DAW application
NOTE:
After transmitting the firmware the Probox is switched to the high datarate of 230.400 Baud instead of the
usual 115200 baud. If the Probox doesn’t receive the heartbeat within 5 seconds of the console it switches
back to 115200 Baud ensure a retransmission of the firmware.
That means, if you have problems with your d8b console you can power the console off and on again. The
Probox will ensure a working system again, but it will take some seconds.