Radio Systems Millenium-D, Installation And Operation Manual

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Millenium - Digital Console Software
Overview
Install the Millenium control software in your PC by inserting the CD and clicking on the “INSTALL” icon. Use the in-
cluded RS-232 D to RJ-45 adapter (RS part # 15329) and CAT-5 patch cord to connect the com port of your PC to the
Main RS-232 connector located on the RJ-45 jack on the digital output board.
Multiple Console Connection
Note that the Millenium-D serial line uses the RS-232 multi-drop protocol, allowing one serial line to be connected
in parallel to multiple Millenium-D consoles. Each console must be set with a unique ID #. The last (or only) console
should have the serial port terminated. Consult the “Communications” software page in this section of the manual for
more information.
Establish Communication
On the “Select Console” pull-down menu, select “console 1.”
When communication is established, the top menu bar will immediately display the console number.
If no console number is displayed, check that you have selected com port #1 via your PC set-up, check that RS-232
wiring is accurate, or check the console ID. Consult the “Select Console” software page in this section of the manual for
more information.
Channel Settings
Use this menu to set channel “Cue Exclusive” functions and input and pre-fader levels.
Consult the “Channel Settings” software page in this section of the manual for more information.
Output Level
Use this menu to set analog and digital Program and Utility bus output levels.
Consult the “Output Level” software page in this section of the manual for more information.
Utility Buses
Use this menu to set analog the 10 utility buses main and alternate mix configurations
Consult the “Utility Buses” software page in this section of the manual for more information.
8 Position Switches
Use this menu to program the function of the 8 position switcher on the console front panel.
Consult the example pages which follow this page for suggested applications and the “8 Position Switches” software
page in this section of the manual for more information.
Communications / Serial COM Port / Help Screens
Use these final 3 menus to set com port ID’s, factory defaults and obtain help information. Consult the “Communica-
tions,” “Serial COM Port,” and “Help Screens” software pages in this section of the manual for more information.