Pathway DMX QConnect Software for CR Manual - Manual (Page 4)

DMXQConnect for CR - User Guide Introduction
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INTRODUCTION
W
ELCOME TO
DMXQC
ONNECT
!
This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the setup and use of the
DMXQConnect routing software, the "human interface" for your new DMX
distribution system. In preparing the User Guide, it has been assumed that
you are reasonably familiar with the Microsoft Windows 95 operating system,
and that Windows 95 is installed on your personal computer. It has been
further assumed that you have some working experience with DMX512 and the
various control systems, dimming systems, lighting instruments and
accessories that utilize this lighting control protocol.
We do encourage you to follow this guide closely as you become familiar with
your new DMX distribution system, so that upon completing the familiarization
you will be able to use the software and hardware with the utmost confidence
and effectiveness. The importance of this will become obvious the first time
something in your lighting system fails to work properly and suspicion tends to
fall upon the DMX distribution system, since it's the "glue" that connects
everything together. Being able to track down and isolate the cause of these
problems and solve them quickly, thereby minimizing loss of valuable
production time, is one of the most sought-after skills in the entertainment
lighting field. You'll find that DMXQConnect is designed to assist you in
developing such skills.
The Users Guide is divided into five chapters:
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About DMXQConnect is an overview of the origins, purpose
and function of the DMXQConnect software package.
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System Requirements and Installation describes what kind
of computer DMXQConnect needs, and how to get the whole
system up and running quickly.
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Getting Familiar with DMXQConnect is an easy to follow
tutorial that leads you through the "basics" of setting up and
changing DMX routing configurations.
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Command Reference is a good place to look whenever a
menu item or function needs a quick explanation.
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Diagnostics and Troubleshooting describes those built-in
features that help you develop your fault-finding skills.