MC500
Operation Using the Front Panel
Issue 1 Rev 6
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6.
Operation Using the Front Panel
The front panel provides easy access to the unit’s menu structure. From the Home screen, a
main menu list provides access to various sub-menus. Each sub-menu option from the main
menu list has various screens and controls associated with it.
For detailed information of the options and controls available from each menu, see “Channel
Operation Menus” on page 44.
6.1 Turning the Unit On
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Press the STANDBY button.
The PSU LED turns green and the SAM splash screen appears on the dual display.
After a few minutes, the Home screen appears.
6.2 Home Screen
The Home screen shows the following information:
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Unit name
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IP address
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Input and output status
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Audio Status
You can return to the Home screen at any time by pressing the HOME button.
6.3 Accessing the Main Menu List
1.
From the Home screen, press the Control knob.
The channel status is displayed.
2.
Press the Control knob again to access the main menu list.
The main menu list is displayed.
Note:
You can use either the Control knob or the 5-way navigation buttons to move through
menus and select menu options. For consistency, we will use the Control knob in the
following examples.
Note:
The unit automatically defaults to the Home screen after a few minutes if no controls are
used.
