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VeniceF16/VeniceF16R/VeniceF24/VeniceF32 Quick Start Guide
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VeniceF16/VeniceF16R/VeniceF24/VeniceF32 Quick Start Guide
Using your VeniceF as a
FireWire audio interface
IMPORTANT! Do not connect or disconnect the
FireWire cable to your VeniceF when the console
is powered up, as this may result in damage to
sensitive components. Always switch off the
console before co nnecting or disconnecting the
FireWire cable!
PC version
This is the Quick Start Guide for the VeniceF consoles.
It shows you how to get your console and Windows PC
ready to use the FireWire serial bus. For full details, see the
VeniceF Operator Manual.
!
!
It is strongly recommended that when
connecting or disconnecting the VeniceF to a PC/Mac/
Laptop computer you do so in the following manner:
When Connecting the VeniceF
•
Ensure that the computer is turned OFF
•
Ensure that the VeniceF is turned OFF
•
Connect your VeniceF FireWire port to your
computer’s FireWire port
•
Turn ON your VeniceF
•
Turn ON your Computer
•
Turn ON your Monitor Speakers
When disconnecting the VeniceF
•
Shut down record software
•
Turn OFF your monitor speakers
•
Turn OFF your VeniceF
•
Disconnect your VeniceF
Step A — Installing the device driver
!
!
Do not connect the FireWire cable to your
PC before installing the device driver.
(1)
Visit www.midasconsoles.com to download the
latest drivers.
(2)
Launch MidasFWInstaller.exe to start the setup
wizard. In the
Setup - Midas FW
window,
click
Next
.
(3)
In the
Select Destination
Location window,
click
Next
.
(4)
Click
Next
.
(5)
In the
Ready to Install
window, click
Install
.
(If a release notes Window opens, close it.) The
Installing
window of the
Setup - Midas FW
window will display the installation progress.
(6)
If the Windows “Logo testing” compatibility window
appears, click
Continue Anyway
.
(7)
To complete the installation, select the
Yes
,
restart
the computer
now option and then click Finish.
!
!
You must restart your PC before using
the VeniceF driver you have just installed.
After your PC has restarted, go to Step B.
Step B — Installing the hardware device
!
!
Do not attempt the following procedure
until you have completed Step A.
The VeniceF must be switched off
before
the FireWire cable
is connected to it.
(1)
Switch off the VeniceF.
(2)
Connect the VeniceF to your PC using the appropriate
FireWire cable, while observing the following
precautions. Plug the 6-pin connector into the
FireWire
socket of the FireWire section on the rear
of the console. Connect the other end of the cable
into the PC.
!
!
Make sure you use the correct FireWire
cable connector with your PC.
!
!
When plugging the FireWire connector
into your PC, make sure the connector is the correct
way up and take great care not to exert too much force.
Some typical examples of FireWire connectors are
shown below.
(3)
In the
Found New Hardware Wizard
window,
select the
No
,
not this time
option and then
click
Next
.
(4)
Select the
Install the software automatically
(Recommended)
option, and then click Next. The
wizard will perform a search.
(5)
When the Windows “Logo testing” compatibility
window appears, click
Continue Anyway
.
(6)
After the wizard has finished installing the device
hardware, click
Finish
.
You should see the following balloon on your desktop.
You are now ready to use FireWire with the VeniceF console.
The default settings of the Midas FW
software you have just installed should be
adequate for use. However, if you want to
change these settings, open the settings
window by clicking the
Midas FW
desktop icon. For full
details, refer to the VeniceF Op
erator Man
ual.
If you encounter unwanted audio artefacts, such as
humming, this is probably an indication of ground loop
problems—refer to the Operator Manual for details.
4-pin
6-pin
(VeniceF)
9-pin
Mac computer version
This is the Quick Start Guide for the VeniceF consoles.
It shows you how to get your console and Mac computer
ready to use FireWire. For full details, see the VeniceF
Operator Manual.
!
!
It is strongly recommended that when
connecting or disconnecting the VeniceF to a PC/Mac/
Laptop computer you do so in the following manner:
When Connecting the VeniceF
•
Ensure that the computer is turned OFF
•
Ensure that the VeniceF is turned OFF
•
Connect your VeniceF FireWire port to your
computer’s FireWire port
•
Turn ON your VeniceF
•
Turn ON your Computer
•
Turn ON your Monitor Speakers
When disconnecting the VeniceF
•
Shut down record software
•
Turn OFF your monitor speakers
•
Turn OFF your VeniceF
•
Disconnect your VeniceF
Step A — Installing the device driver
!
!
Do not connect the FireWire cable to your
Mac computer
before
installing the device driver.
(1)
Visit www.midasconsoles.com to download the
latest drivers.
(2)
Launch MidasFWInstaller.exe to start the setup
wizard. In the Setup - Midas FW window, click Next.
(3)
Double-click the “MidasFW-x.x.x.xxxx.pkg” file.
(4)
At the
Introduction
stage, click Continue.
(If your Mac computer has another hard drive connected,
the
Destination Select
stage will let you select another
install location.)
(5)
At the
Installation Type
stage, click
Install
.
(If a password message appears, enter your password
and continue.)
(6)
At the
Installation
stage, click
Continue
.
(7)
After the driver has been installed successfully,
click
Restart
.
Your Mac computer should switch off and on again
automatically to finish the installation procedure.
!
!
Your Mac computer must restart
before
you can use the device driver you have just installed.
After your Mac computer has restarted, go to Step B.
Step B — Connecting the VeniceF to
your Mac computer
!
!
Do not attempt the following procedure
until you have completed Step A.
The VeniceF must be switched off
before
the FireWire cable
is connected to it.
(1)
Switch off the VeniceF.
(2)
Connect the VeniceF to your Mac computer using
the appropriate FireWire cable, while observing the
following precautions. Plug the 6-pin connector
into the FireWire socket of the
FireWire
section on
the rear of the console. Connect the other end of the
cable into the Mac computer.
!
!
Make sure you use the correct FireWire
cable connector with your Mac computer.
!
!
When plugging the FireWire connector
into your Mac computer, make sure the connector is
the correct way up and take great care not to exert too
much force.
Some typical examples of FireWire connectors are
shown below.
You are now ready to use FireWire with the
VeniceF console.
The default settings of the Midas FW
software you have just installed should be
adequate for use. However, if you want to
change these settings, open the settings
window by clicking the
Midas FW
desktop icon. For full
details, refer to the VeniceF Operator Manual.
If you encounter unwanted audio artefacts, such as
humming, this is probably an indication of ground loop
problems—refer to the Operator Manual for details.
4-pin
6-pin
(VeniceF)
9-pin
FireWire and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.