Section Six: Using GRAPHI-Q Controls
Section Seven: GRQ-Remote Software Installation
The GRAPHI-Q models GRQ-3101 and GRQ-3102 are designed with easy-to-use, familiar, analog-style
front panel controls on the one hand, and computer-based, software driven control on the other. In order
for you to experience the full impressive capability of the GRAPHI-Q, however, we recommend using the
GRQ-Remote Software, which opens up a whole new level of programmability. Here are a few of the
control features accessible using the Remote Software:
•
Parametric filter programmability. You can control up to 12 parametric filters per channel, change
or combine FBX filters into parametric filters, etc.
•
Channel and multiple unit linking. With simple serial connectors, you may link up to 2 sets of
GRAPHI-Qs, each consisting of up to 8 units (16 channels), that can be controlled from a single
computer. Within each of these networks you can link channels from different units, allowing
common control of any parameter.
•
Increased storage capacity. You can save files of up to 69 different memory configurations, transfer
files from one unit to another, and assign presets to contact closure switches.
•
More control options. High and Low Cut filter slope can be adjusted to 24 or 12 dB/octave.
Compressor/Limiter attack, release, and knee can be adjusted. Auto Turbo Mode automates
feedback control even more than before, plus graphs the filters as they are set, and reports the exact
frequencies, depths, and widths of all FBX filters. Password Protection allows you to prevent
unauthorized tampering, but still allow a less sophisticated user to load settings.
•
No cost future-proof upgrading. Your GRAPHI-Q can be updated via a simple connection to the
Sabine web site (www.SabineUSA.com), whenever firmware and/or software upgrades are an-
nounced.
All GRAPHI-Q models come equipped with the hardware and software necessary to run the units via
remote control from a Windows-equipped computer. Your unit should include one CD ROM that includes
the GRQ-Remote Software and the Sabine Upgrade Wizard for future upgrades of your firmware and/or
Remote Software (see Section 8.10.).
7.1. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1.
PC computer equipped with Pentium processor 100 MHz or faster.
2.
Hard disc with at least 5 MB of available space for program files.
3.
Windows 95 or higher.
4.
SVGA or greater resolution graphic card and monitor.
5.
Recommended minimum monitor resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels (or 800 x 600 pixels for 15 inch
monitors). Select “small fonts” and 16 bit color as defaults for monitor display.
6.
One COM port for a serial connection, with a 16550 or faster COM chip.
7.2. CONNECTIONS
If your computer has a 9-pin COM port, use a standard 9-pin male to standard 9-pin female RS-232
connector, available from most computer stores (for connecting multiple GRQs, use the slimmer version
of the serial cable: .625 inches or 15.9 mm maximum width). Connect the computer’s COM port to the
back of the GRAPHI-Q RS-232 jack labeled SERIAL IN. For the GRQ-3101S and GRQ-3102S, you may
also use the front panel RS-232 jack. However, make sure that only one serial port is connected, front
OR back.
If your computer’s COM port
requires a 25-pin connector,
use a standard RS-232 25-
pin female to standard 9-pin
male computer-store connec-
tor. Alternatively, you may
use a 25-pin female to
9-pin male adapter with a stan-
dard 9-pin to 9-pin connector
described above. Do not
use any connectors that are
wired for a null modem.
Function
DCD
Data Carrier Detect
RD
Receive Data
TD
Transmit Data
DTR
Data Terminal Ready
Signal Common
DSR
Data Set Ready
RTS
Request to Send
CTS
Clear To Send
RI
Ring Indicator
[Pin configurations below are provided for your knowledge and convenience.
No action is required for connectivity]
Male
DB9
Female
DB25
Pin 1
Pin 8
2
3
3
2
4
20
5
7
6
4
7
5
8
22
9
9
DB9pin to DB25
Male
DB9
Female
DB9
Pin 1
Pin 1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
DB9pin to DB9 pin
