Cobalt Digital COMPASS 9242 Analog Audio Distribution Amplifier with Remote Gain Control - Manual (Page 12)

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• Introduction
9242 Product Manual (V1.1)
User Interfaces
The 9242 offers the following interfaces for control and monitoring.
DashBoard Control System™
The DashBoard Control System™ enables you to monitor and control openGear frames and cards
from a computer. DashBoard communicates with other cards in the 20-Slot series frame through
the MFC-8300 Series Network Controller Card.
For More Information…
• on the menus in DashBoard, refer to the chapter “DashBoard Menus”.
• on using DashBoard, refer to the DashBoard User Manual available from our website.
Card-edge Controls
The 9242 provides card-edge controls for adjusting the output levels, selecting the operation
mode, and configuring remote control options. The front-edge of the 9242 also includes LEDs that
display the status of the input signals. As selections are made in the menus, the LEDs display the
status of the input signals.
For More Information…
• on adjusting the output levels, refer to the section “Card Overview”.
• on using the DIP switches on the card-edge, refer to the section “Configuring the 9242”.
• on monitoring the status using the card-edge LEDs, refer to the section “Control and
Monitoring Features”.