Allen&Heath iDR-4 - Manual (Page 44)

44 IDR-4 User Guide
Software
Downloadable from Allen & Heath web site
iDR-4 operating code – can be updated via RS232
using Windows™ HyperTerminal, or via network using
iDR System Manager
iDR System Manager configuration software
Uses
Windows™ PC
On and off line operation
Required only for system configuration
Can be password protected
PL Designer virtual controller design software
Uses
Windows™ PC
Configured by installer
Allows restricted operator control
PL Client virtual controller
Uses
Windows™ PC
For operator control from PC workstation
Clock
Time hours : minutes : seconds, 24 hour clock
Day of week
Manually enter or sync to PC
Naming
Unit name – up to 16 characters
Patch names – up to 8 characters
Input channels – up to 8 characters
Output channels – up to 8 characters
Fader group names – up to 8 characters
LCD display user text – up to 16 characters
Soft Switches
Assignable by the installer
iDR-4 8x front panel
iDR-switch 24x contact closure
PL remotes various
Latching, press, release actions or unused
Level control – input, output, crosspoint, group, up,
down, up/down (using scroll keys), range limit
Mute control – on, off, toggle
Patch control – recall
Logic control – iDR-switch logic outputs, PL remotes
Soft LEDs and Logic Outputs
Assignable by the installer
iDR-4 16x front panel
iDR-in 8x front panel
iDR-out 8x front panel
iDR-switch 16x open collector outputs
PL remotes various
3-colour – green, yellow, red, off
Signal meters (3-colour), mute, static patch related
Level sense switching from meter activity
LCD Display
2x16 character, grey, backlit
Assignable display, patch related
Combinations of clock, unit name and user text
Setup menu, code update and status modes
Memory System
Up to 99 patches, memory usage dependent
Patch name – up to 8 characters, displays on PC, can
display in LCD
Select parameters to save from on screen list
Add/remove/copy/paste parameter edit functions
Selectable power up patch recall
Patch recall assignable to front panel and remote soft
switches, and SysNet messages
Scheduled events (clock related patch recall)
Adjustable level cross fade between patches
Parameters stored in iDR-4:
Unit
name
Unit password
Time and day clock
TCP/IP and PPP settings
Configured settings and patches
Parameters archived as configurations files:
Communication
port preferences
Synchronisation preferences
Channel names
Fader group names
PL names
Stereo channel selection
Scheduled events
Patch contents
Power up patch (if one has been set)
Parameters stored in patches:
Fader levels and patch cross fade time
All channel processing parameters
Matrix settings
Input and output source patchbays
Input preamp settings
AMM, ducker and pager settings
Fader group settings
LCD display settings
Soft key and LED settings
iDR-switch and PL remote settings
Monitor settings
Signal generator settings