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SymNet Express Cobra Family

SymNet Designer Software

SymNet Designer Software

Installation

The SymNet Designer software provides real-time control 

over multiple audio functions from a Win dows 98/2000/XP 

PC environment.
Use one of the following procedures to install the SymNet 
Designer on your computer.

From the SymNet Designer CD-ROM:
1. Insert the CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

2. If the software does not auto run, Click on the Start 

button, Run D:\SETUP

  (If your CD-ROM drive isn’t D:, then substitute its drive 

letter)

From the Symetrix web site (

http://www.SymetrixAudio.com

):

1. Download the SymNet Designer self-extracting installer.
2. Find the file you downloaded and double-click it to start 

the Setup program.

The software always starts up in offline mode. Regard-
less, you can explore the software, experiment to your 
heart’s content, and perhaps even get useful work done. 
You can save any Sites that you create to a file that can be 
downloaded later into an operating SymNet system.
If there is a SymNet hardware device connected, you can 
download to, and upload from the SymNet system. Once 
you have a device connected, you can also work online in 
real time, which allows you to hear adjust ments and settings 
as you make them.

Using SymNet Designer

Once the installation process is complete, you should have 
an icon on your desktop, and a program item in the Start 
menu. Click on the SymNet Designer icon and you’re ready 
to begin.
SymNet Designer is mostly self-explanatory. The Con-
figuration Screen represents all SymNet hardware devices in 
a sys tem. Each device can store up to 1000 presets. Using 
the tool kit (left-hand) window, you select the SymNet device 
that you wish to configure and drag it to the configuration 
page. Double-clicking on the device opens it, and causes 
the tool kit to display all the different signal processors 
available. The tool kit window is context sensitive. It always 
displays the items that can be placed in the current window. 

You can use the Browser to navigate to all of the rele vant 

windows opened.

Drag and drop signal processors into the configuration page. 
Connect them together by clicking on a connec tion point 
and moving the mouse in the direction you want the wire 

to run. Make corners by clicking at the cor ner and moving 

off in a new direction. Terminate a wire by clicking on the 
terminating connection point or by hit ting the ESC key or 
right mouse button. Right click on an existing wire and 
choose “Start Wire” to make a tee connection.
Once you’ve completed your design, download it to 
the SymNet system. Double click on pro cessors on the 
configuration page to see their DSP modules and routing. 
Double-click on a DSP module to change its settings.

Note:

 Many useful functions are available in the mouse 

 

right-click. Explore! That’s the ultra-condensed version.  
You’ll find more complete information in SymNet Designer’s 
online help.

Hardware Memory

SymNet saves its settings in internal flash memory, allowing 
it to recall settings through a power-down/up cycle. Unlike 

static RAM, the flash memory does not require batteries, and 

is designed to retain its memory for the life of the product.

Summary of Contents for ExpressCobra Series

Page 1: ...SymNet Express Cobra Family Quick Start Guide Express Cobra 12x4 8x8 4x12 and 4x4 Express Cobra 12x4 8x8 4x12 and 4x4...

Page 2: ...6408 216th Street SW Mountlake Terrace WA 98043 USA T 1 425 778 7728 F 1 425 778 7727 www SymetrixAudio com 2 Quick Start Guide Safety...

Page 3: ...type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety...

Page 4: ...ARC are only for use with the ARC series of remotes DO NOT plug the ARC connectors on Symetrix products into any RJ 45connector labeled SYMLINK ETHERNET or COBRANET The ARC RJ 45 connectors on Symetr...

Page 5: ...s such as churches conference rooms courtrooms night clubs and many others ARC Wall panels easily integrate with Express hardware and provide simple user control of the system There are four analog I...

Page 6: ...s tablecloths curtains etc WEIGHT 6 kg 12 lbs Front Panel Item Description Remarks POWER Red LED Indicates that the device is powered on LED is lit solid when operating from the MAIN POWER LED is flas...

Page 7: ...tentiometer inputs 2 mechanical rotary encoder inputs or as 4 switch inputs 5 VDC reference voltage supplied ANALOG OUTPUTS 3 pin Euroblocks 4 8 or 12 analog line level audio inputs with individually...

Page 8: ...configured in your SymNet Designer Site File You may use the pictorial diagrams below to quickly set up and understand the device address DIP switches on the Express Note Any time the DIP switches are...

Page 9: ...ype Disclaimer From time to time we test the compatibility of our own products with those of third parties While we are happy to share with our customers the results of our own studies as well as othe...

Page 10: ...pport pages at http www SymetrixAudio com The following table gives some indication of cabling limitations based on DC power only the table is only relevant for the RJ 45 ARC port on this specific pro...

Page 11: ...tance of a long cable run The amount of roll off is highly dependent on source impedance the output impedance of what is supplying the signal Most pro audio devices have low output impedances 200 Ohms...

Page 12: ...in In all cases the networking hardware used for CobraNet should be on Cirrus Logic s recommended hardware list For further information on designing CobraNet networks or to obtain a list of recommend...

Page 13: ...f explanatory The Con figuration Screen represents all SymNet hardware devices in a system Each device can store up to 1000 presets Using the tool kit left hand window you select the SymNet device tha...

Page 14: ...into the INPUT of a device Balanced Connections Any of these connectors can appear on either side of a balanced connection NOTE In the case of an XLR connector the Female attaches to an output while t...

Page 15: ...Connections Balanced out to unbalanced in When your output requires a balanced connector but you are sending signal to an unbalanced input the rules change Use a single strand shielded wire Wire only...

Page 16: ...essional use Part 1 Emission EN 55103 2 Product family standard for audio video audio visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use Part 2 Immunity EN 60065 Safety requireme...

Page 17: ...ade firmware if necessary CobraLink and Express Only For CobraLink and Express Cobra units there is also CobraNet firmware from Cirrus Logic You may need to upgrade this firmware as well See Upgrading...

Page 18: ...on a personal computer Said software is specifically excluded from this warranty Limitation of Liability The total liability of Symetrix on any claim whether in contract tort including negligence or...

Page 19: ...19 SymNet Express Cobra Family...

Page 20: ...mational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation Symetrix assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products Under copyright laws no pa...

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