Hardware Installation; Downloading & Installing Controlspace Designer - Bose ControlSpace ESP-880A Installation Manual

Hardware Installation

Hardware Installation
Follow the steps below when setting up a ControlSpace ESP-880A, ESP-880AD, ESP-1240A, or ESP-1240AD
engineered sound processor for the first time. See the following sections for additional information about
each step.
1. Download and install the latest version of the ControlSpace Designer software.
2. Unpack the processor and other included items.
3. Rack-mount the processor.
4. Connect analog audio devices.
5. Connect all ControlCenter, AmpLink and/or serial control devices.
6. If you are using an ESP-880AD or ESP-1240AD, connect any Dante network devices.
7. Connect GPIO devices.
8. Connect the system to a network.
9. Use the included power cord to connect the processor to a power outlet.
10. Configure the processor using ControlSpace Designer software.
1. Downloading & Installing ControlSpace Designer
Before working with the ControlSpace processor, visit pro.Bose.com to download the latest version of the
ControlSpace Designer software and install it. The download includes product firmware, the latest algorithms,
and a detailed help system that guides system designers and installers through configuring the processor for
use in high-quality audio systems.
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