Operating Notes - AKG DFM 4X4 Quick Reference Manual

3 Interfacing
3.5 EXPANSION To daisy-chain several DFM4x4s, use the supplied LecNet expansion cable to the EXPANSION OUT socket on the
IN/OUT first unit to the EXPANSION IN socket on the next unit, and so on.
You will find that there is no "Master/Slave" switch on the DFM4x4. There is no Master/Slave notion in the inter-
connection between DFM4x4s because there is no audio signal transmitted through the LecNet expansion cable.
(See other LecNet manuals).

4 Operating Notes

4.1 Installing the 1. Insert the CD-ROM into your drive. The installation program will start automatically.
Software 2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Enter your name and company name when asked and we you to accept the default directory.
4. If you are not familiar with the LecNet software we recommend you to choose "Typical" installation.
5. Click on "Next" and accept the given setting by double-clicking on "Next" again.
6. To complete the installation, click on "Finish" when asked for.
7. You can now start the software anytime by clicking on "Start/Program/LecNet for AKG".
4.2 Setting Up your Before starting the program:
Software •
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4.2.1 Selecting
Devices
Fig. 2: Checking LecNet
Addresses...
Fig. 3: Programming screen
for the DFM 4x4.
4.2.2 Input Gain
4.2.3 Matrix Setup
Fig. 4: Setting input gain,
seeting up the matrix,
saving settings.
4.2.4 Output Gain 1. Click on the "Output Gain" tab and set your Output gains as well as the minimum and maximum values for remote
2. Save your settings to a Preset.
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Check that the DFM4x4 is connected to your computer. If it is not, use the supplied RS-232 cable to connect the
DFM4x4 to the computer. Switch power to the DFM4x4 ON.
Prior to all manipulation and interconnection make sure you have equipped all the devices with a unique
address, a number between 128 and 256. To change an address, connect only one device to the computer
and if using an AS16x12 or AS8, place it in "MASTER" mode.
control via the Programmable Inputs.
The "Master Output" section enables you to apply gain changes to several outputs at the same time.
1. Launch the software at "Start/Programs/LecNet for AKG/LecNet
Master Pro" or double click on the shortcut to LecNet Master Pro you
might have created on your desktop.
The LecNet program will run a check to see which devices are connect-
ed to your computer, thus automatically find the DFM4x4 you have link-
ed to your computer.
2. In the Lecnet Master Pro screen that has popped up, click on
"Devices/Select Device.....".
The addresses of all your connected devices will pop up.
3. Click on the device you want to program.
This will get you to an active programming screen for your DFM4x4.
1. In the "Input Gain" tab you can fine adjust your
input gain and set the minimum and maximum
values for remote control via the Programmable
Inputs.
2. When finished in a tab save your setting in a Preset
by clicking on "File/Save Active Setup to Disk
File....." to save it on your computer or "Save
Active Setup to DFM4x4 Preset" to save it on the
DFM4x4.
1. Click on the "Matrix Setup" tab and set up your
Matrix.
2. Save your settings to a Preset.