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Initial Operation
The unit is controlled via supporting software that should be loaded onto a
Windows based PC. The latest software can be downloaded for free from the
TVOne website. A high resolution monitor on the PC of over 900 lines is
recommended.
The initial connection between the computer and the C3-540 is via the RS232
connector on the rear. If necessary the new user needs to obtain an appropriate
cable or USB to RS232 converter and preload any driver onto the PC.
Connect the PC to the unit via the cable and power up the unit. At first the unit
will set the fans at full speed. As the unit progresses through its power up
sequence the individual red lights on the rear modules will in turn go green.
Once all the rear modules are green the system performs final internal checks
before turning the front light from Red to Green. The unit has now initialised and
is ready to use.
Turning to the PC software the user can now click on the login button and if all is
well the PC will log in to the unit and read back the current status and report to
the user the number of available input and output connector.
Further details of using the Control software can be found in the relevant section
later in this manual.
4.1 Connecting Via Ethernet
The Ethernet port can only be configured via the RS232 connection. Once the
Ethernet address and port has been set the unit can be connected to a network
and controlled remotely in the same way as with the RS232 port. Some other
functions are also currently disabled via the Ethernet connection. These are
disabled in the Control software to prevent errors occurring
