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Introduction

Contents  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Getting started  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Connecting the DB-8   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Quick Setup guide  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Mainframe

Front & Rear panel   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Rack-mounting advise  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
DSP Card & connection  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
AES-3 Coax Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

TC Icon Software Editor

The TC Icon Software Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Subnet Mask and TCP/IP  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Remote CPU

Front panel/Rear panel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Connections  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Mouse, keyboard and monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

TC Icon

Front/Rear  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Moving-faders  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Stand-plate mounting 
and mounting on mic-stand   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Additional I/O Cards

Installing additional I/O cards.  . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
ADA 24/96 setup parameters  . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
ADA 24/96 Bypass/Mute mode  . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Software, Network and Licenses

Updating DB-8 Software  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
DB-8 in a Local Area Network . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Setting Subnet Mask and TCP/IP  . . . . . . . . . .15
Illustration of a DB-8 in a Network . . . . . . . . . .16

TC Electronic, Sindalsvej 34, DK-8240 Risskov
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HW & Installation DB-8
English version

HARDWARE & INSTALLATION - CONTENTS

Summary of Contents for DB8 MKII

Page 1: ...onitor 8 TC Icon Front Rear 9 Moving faders 9 Display 9 Maintenance 9 Stand plate mounting and mounting on mic stand 9 Additional I O Cards Installing additional I O cards 10 ADA 24 96 setup parameter...

Page 2: ...w up and running Latest version of Mainframe software and latest version of the TC Icon Software Editor is supplied on the disks CD delivered with the Mainframe and Software Editor package However fro...

Page 3: ...onnection for external control devices such as a computer with installed net adaptor or the TC Icon The type is 32 bit PCI Ethernet interface fully compliant with IEE 802 3u 10 100 Mbps CSMA CD standa...

Page 4: ...onnection Common Note Twisted cable pairs must be respected Sync In Word Clock For connections to external clock via the standard BNC connector see illustration above When several devices are connecte...

Page 5: ...not grounded 1 2 Grounded default Insert the card gently in the DSP slot and remount the screws Hardwire Bypass at power off At power off the frame is hardwire bypassed via relays ensuring NO signal l...

Page 6: ...s of the TC Icon Editor will appear in the Control Panel Add Remove menu To retrieve these shortcuts you must reinstall the TC Icon Editor software Installation including the Windows MS Installer If y...

Page 7: ...B 8 Subnet Mask is by default 255 255 255 0 and therefore the Subnet Mask on all other units computers must be set accordingly The DB 8 Subnet Mask can be altered to match your network Subnet Mask if...

Page 8: ...t interface fully compliant with IEE 802 3u 10 100 Mbps CSMA CD standards The connector type is a 100Base T RJ 45 CN13 Connection for PC keyboard or mouse A standard PS2 Y splitter must always be used...

Page 9: ...tips This way unintended movement of the Faders with e g a sleeve etc will not result in changes in parameter values The sensitivity can be adjusted in the TC Icon Setup menu TC Connection Cable Use...

Page 10: ...ng Modules Before mounting modules in your DB 8 switch off the power and unplug the main power cable Remove the dummy panel or original module from the slot where you want to install the module The mo...

Page 11: ...precaution ary grounding techniques such as touching a grounded DB 8 Mainframe immediately before inserting removing modules Remove the ADA card carefully Remove the cover off the card by loosening t...

Page 12: ...esboot txt will be saved on the disk and list the result of the operation This file can be opened with Microsoft Notepad on a standard PC Updating DSP Software Power OFF both the DB 8 and the Remote C...

Page 13: ...Boot software has started the Ethernet and H8 main board application If any control file has been processed see the Resboot txt file for any errors and status Loading the TC Icon software is also poss...

Page 14: ...s are based on a Win 95 98 operating system but will also apply for Windows NT Subnet Mask TCP IP address The Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask is a number that defines a group of computers or Icons Mainfra...

Page 15: ...he TC Icon Subnet Mask Go to the Setup Select pages Select Setup Net Press the Subnet Mask key and type in the desired Subnet Mask Press Enter to exit The Subnet Mask for the TC Icon is now set Settin...

Page 16: ...16 DB 8 IN A NETWORK Hubs For optimal performance use a 100Mbit Hub We recommend Hubs from 3Com and Cisco...

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