Zaxcom Control Surfaces User’s Manual _____________________________
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 2
– Installation
Mix-8
Typical Setup Sequence
1.
Connect the RS-422 cable from your recorder’s serial connector to the Mix-8’s “Serial” connector.
2.
Set your recorder’s Serial Port Mode to RS-422 from the
Operating Mode
page.
(
MENU
key
>
Setup
button
> Operating Mode
button
)
3.
Enable Mix-12 support on your recorder from the
Mix-12 Setup
page.
(
MENU
key
>
Setup
button
> Mix12
button
)
NOTE:
Your recorder will retain the Operating Mode settings when not powered up. However, if a factory
restore is performed, these settings must be re-enabled since they are not the default settings.
4.
Connect the 12 VDC power input.
DC Power
The supplied AC-to-DC power convertor provides the proper voltage to the Mix-8. However, if a DC power
source is used, it must supply 8 to 16 Volts @ 0.25 amps.
Mix-12
Typical Setup Sequence
1.
Connect the RS-422 cable from your recorder’s serial connector to the Mix-12’s “Com 1” connector.
NOTE:
The “Com 2” port is reserved for future use (displaying the meters on a computer screen).
2.
Set your recorder’s Serial Port Mode to RS-422 from the
Operating Mode
page.
(
MENU
key
>
Setup
button
> Operating Mode
button
)
3.
Enable Mix-12 support on your recorder from the
Mix-12 Setup
page.
(
MENU
key
>
Setup
button
> Mix12
button
)
NOTE:
Your recorder will retain the Operating Mode settings when not powered up. However, if a factory
restore is performed, these settings must be re-enabled since they are not the default settings.
4.
Connect the 12 VDC power input.
5.
Turn ON the Mix-12’s power switch.
DC Power
The supplied AC-to-DC power convertor provides the proper voltage to the Mix-12. However, if a DC power
source is used, it must supply 8 to 16 Volts @ 0.25 amps.
