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OMNIA MPX NODE MANUAL
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Using the GUI
The MPX Node GUI is designed to be clear, logical and easy to use. It was built using web
sockets and HTML 5, and should be controlled with a modern web browser. Legacy
versions of Internet Explorer from your 14 year old Windows XP machine will not be up
to the task, but your latest smartphone or iPad should work fine. For best results, a recent
version of Chrome is recommended.
Screens automatically scale depending on the device you are using. If you see a field that
looks truncated, try resizing the screen.
GUI Tips
There are a few conventions that we should mention as you get familiar with the GUI:
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If you are using a scroll bar to set a value, numbers will increase / decrease as you move
the control right / left, but the value will not be set until you release your pointing
device
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Instead of using a scroll bar to set a value, you can click on most numeric fields and
enter a precise value using a keyboard. A pop-up display will indicate you can type to
enter a new value, press Enter to save, or click outside the field to cancel.
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Access to certain controls and menus may be dependent on the status of others. For
example, the μMPX Encoder must be in the On position for you to have access to the
bit rate selection drop-down menu.
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You may notice a short delay when you enable a control or switch before it becomes
active. This is normal behavior
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Waveform and MPX level meters poll at a relatively slow rate of just a few times per
second. Due to processing constraints, they can not offer the precision you would see
from a dedicated modulation monitor. They are intended to supply basic indication of
activity and relative levels without loading down critical audio functions.
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If you are in one screen and leave it without saving changes, those changes will be lost.
Likewise, if you are uploading new firmware, you must stay in the System Setup screen
and allow the upload to finish, since switching screens will cancel the process.
