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8.2. GRQ MAIN SCREEN
The Main Remote screen (see page 26) is designed for easy access to all of the vital functions and controls of
the GRAPHI-Q. Most can be accessed directly on the Main screen, and no control screen is more than a single
keystroke away. If you’re familiar with Windows applications, you will probably be an expert with a few minutes
of experimenting. Read on for a description of the control protocols for GRQ functions.
8.2.1. Graphic Equalizer
Changing EQ slider settings can be accomplished in three ways: (1) Click and drag the desired EQ slider with
the mouse; (2) Click the right mouse button, then type in the amount of boost or cut when prompted by a pop-
up screen; or (3) Use the left-right arrow keys to navigate to the slider you desire (indicated in red), then use
the up/down arrows to boost or cut. All EQ adjustments allow a half-dB resolution, with one exception: in front
panel mode with the EQ range set to +12 dB, the resolution for adjusting EQ faders will be 1 dB. In remote control
mode, however, the resolution for adjustment will always be ½ dB, regardless of EQ range. The value of the
current slider setting shows in a pop-up window whenever the slider is clicked with the left mouse button, or
selected with a left-right arrow key.
A final extra control offered by the Remote Software is the level control slider to the right of the 31 EQ bands.
This control is redundant with the gain knob on the compressor section of the Remote Software; changing one
control will be reflected in the setting indication of the other.
For two channel GRAPHI-Qs, click on the Channel selections to the right of the blue field to select the channel
EQ controls you wish to adjust. For all GRAPHI-Q functions, the color yellow will represent all settings and
displays associated with the left channel; green will represent the right channel.
Also to the right of the curve display are the controls that allow choice of EQ adjustment range (6 dB or 12 dB
boost or cut).
8.2.2. High/Low Cut Filters
High and Low Cut Filter Controls on the Remote Control are located just below the slider controls. Changing
high and low cut filters can be accomplished by two methods:
1.
Click and drag on the left horizontal scroll bar to change the low cut filter, and on the right horizontal scroll
bar to change the high cut filter; or
2.
Click the right mouse button, and type in the filter value. Clicking with the left mouse button will also display
the current value of the filter. Filter slope can be independently set for both high and low cut filters by clicking
on the slope indicators, located between the two horizontal scroll bars. Filter slope can be either 12 or 24
dB per octave.
This screen shows all of the GRAPHI-Q units connected to your computer via serial connections from the
designated COM port. (Remember the software will allow two separate chains of connected GRAPHI-Qs, using
two different COM ports.) It will also display the serial number of each unit, the model number, and a user-
assignable name (Mains, Monitors, etc.). To assign a name, simply highlight the NAME box for the unit you
wish to identify, then type in up to 8 characters. When you’ve done this for all the units you wish to name, or
if you’ve already named units previously or don’t need any identification beyond serial numbers, click ACCEPT,
and the software will open the main screen.
8.1.1. Default Control Status
For first time startup with GRQ-3102 and 3101 ONLY: After you choose “Connect GRAPHI-Q” for the first time,
the software will open in Front-Panel mode. This means that the front panel still has control, not your GRQ
software. To take control with the software, follow these steps:
1. Choose Stored Presets from the Options Menu, or hit the F6 key.
2. Click on “System Default”, then on “Load”.
This will enable your remote control, with all parameters set to the factory default. On all subsequent launchings
of GRQ-Remote, you will begin with the control mode that was in effect when the GRAPHI-Q was last turned
off. NOTE: When GRQ Remote is in control, the REMOTE LED on the front panel will light.
If you are using the GRQ-3102S or 3101S, your first session will begin with GRQ-Remote in control. There is
no front panel mode available with these models.
Section Eight: Using GRQ Remote Software
