Summary of Contents for Stute Engineering DCX.CLIENT
- Page 1 DCX.Server/DCX.Client/DCX.NC DCX.S /DCX.C /DCX.NC ERVER LIENT www.stute-engineering.de ID EN5218A DCX-SCN...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Is it possible to store/re-store the DCX2496 settings? ............5 1.10 Can I use the DCX.Client on multiple devices (e.g. computer and tablet)? ....5 1.11 Is it possible to execute the DCX.Server on a Wi-Fi connected computer? ....5 Quick Start ............................ - Page 3 With DCX.NC controller ....................... 28 DCX.NC ............................28 7.3.1 Power supply .......................... 28 7.3.2 Network ........................... 28 System requirements ......................... 29 DCX.Server software ......................... 29 DCX.Client software ......................... 29 8.2.1 MS-Windows (PC) ........................29 8.2.2 macOS ............................ 29 8.2.3 Android ........................... 29 8.2.4 iOS ............................
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Page 4: Introduction
Tipp: With the usage of the DCX.NC controller the second PC omitted. 1.3 Is it possible to control the DCX2496 via Wi-Fi Yes, the DCX.Client software can be executed on a tablet computer, mobile phone or laptop with a wireless network connection. 1.4 Which platform is supported? The DCX.Client is available for MS-Windows (PC), macOS, iOS and Android devices. -
Page 5: Is It Possible To Copy The Dcx2496 Settings For X-Over, Eq, Dyn Eq
1.6 What do I need? The DCX.Client software can be installed on your Desktop PC, Laptop, Tablet or Mobile Phone. For the DCX.Server software you need a MS-Windows PC (Desktop, Tablet, Mini PC…) and a USB-RS232 interface to control DCX2496 device(s). -
Page 6: Quick Start
Follow the displayed messages from the setup screen (similar to the DCX.Server installation). 2.2.2.3 Android Install the app via the Google Play store. Search for “DCX.Client”. 2.2.2.4 Install the app via the iTunes App store. Search for “DCX.Client”. www.stute-engineering.de... -
Page 7: Program Screens
Press the “SETUP” button to store the changes 2.5 Firewall/network communication Important: Allow the network communication between the software DCX.Server and DCX.Client via your firewall. During the operation the firewall recognize the new network traffic and ask how to proceed. For a proper work allow the software communication. -
Page 8: Basic Configuration (Dcx.server & Dcx.client)
192.168.178.23 DCX.Client software Note: First enable Wi-Fi or cable network connection at your device! Install the DCX.Client software at your computer or tablet/mobile phone (see chapter 2.2) Open the program DCX.Client (DCX.Server should already started) For the first start wait 20-30 seconds. The client searches for the DCX.Server Note: Via the button “Find DCX.Server/NC”... -
Page 9: Professional Configuration (Dcx.nc & Dcx.client)
Switch on the DCX.NC controller. Wait approx. 50 seconds. DCX.Client software Note: First enable the Wi-Fi or cable network connection at your device! Install the DCX.Client software at your computer or tablet/mobile phone (see chapter 2.2) Open the program DCX.Client For the first start wait 20-30 seconds. -
Page 10: Software Description
Attention: Do not connect or disconnect the USB-RS232 interface when the DCX.Server is running Attention: Do not quit the DCX.Server software or switch off the DCX.Server computer during an established connection to the DCX.Client! LED Network connection status RS232 Port: Press the button, to select Green: Connected to the DCX.Client... -
Page 11: Dcx.client
DCX device after a click of the “To DCX” preset button Click at the image opens the web PDF Note: A PDF viewer is needed at the manual (DCX.Server & DCX.Client & computer/tablet/mobile phone DCX.NC) www.stute-engineering.de... -
Page 12: Tab "Home
DCX.Server/DCX.Client/DCX.NC 3.2.1 Tab “Home” Establish the connection to the DCX2496 device plus 2 DCX presets “Find DCX devices…” DCX2496 Id list. Select a valid Id and Press the button to start the scan for press “Connect/Read DCX…” to connected DCX2496 devices. The control the DCX2496 with the selected function scans the DCX device Id’s... -
Page 13: Tab "A B C Sum
DCX.Server/DCX.Client/DCX.NC 3.2.2 Tab “A B C Sum” Control the DCX2496 input level, mute and delay settings. Gain for input A, B, C. To change the Input “Sum B+C” level Control the “Sum” output and inputs a) move the slider or gain (see note). -
Page 14: Tab "Eq/Dyn Eq
DCX.Server/DCX.Client/DCX.NC 3.2.3 Tab “EQ/Dyn EQ” Control the 9 channel equalizer and dynamic equalizer for the inputs and outputs. Note: You find the details to the described DCX2496 device functions in the device manual. Select a DCX2496 channel. Switch “Equalizer” or “Dyn. Equalizer”... -
Page 15: Tab "X-Over
DCX.Server/DCX.Client/DCX.NC 3.2.4 Tab “X-Over” Control the cut-off frequencies, filter types and delays for the outputs 1 to 6. Warning: Wrong settings can damage your loudspeaker! Note: You find the details to the described DCX2496 device functions in the device manual. -
Page 16: Tab "Limiter/Phase
DCX.Server/DCX.Client/DCX.NC 3.2.5 Tab “Limiter/Phase” Adjust the limiter and phase settings for the output 1 to 6. Note: You find the details to the described DCX2496 device functions in the device manual. Select a DCX2496 channel. Limiter 1..6: Output 1..6 Set the limiter parameter “Threshold”... -
Page 17: Tab "Settings
DCX.Server/DCX.Client/DCX.NC 3.2.6 Tab “Settings” 3.2.6.1 Tab „Basics“ Level step size: Set the gain size for all User: Enter an unique user name for “Gain” slider in dB (Recommended: each client. The name is displayed at value 0.5 or 1 reduces the RS232 and DCX.Server as an indicator who... - Page 18 DCX.Server/DCX.Client/DCX.NC 3.2.6.2 Tab „DCX2496“ Out Config On: Enable or disable the Out Config: Set a DCX2496 output Output Configuration setting, see also configuration star 2. (e.g. Group LMH LMH = Out 1=Low, Out 2=Mid, Out 3=High, similar for Out Note: For more details read the 4 to 6.
- Page 19 DCX.Server/DCX.Client/DCX.NC 3.2.6.3 Tab „Network“ DCX.Server/NC IP: IP address of the Port value. Must be identical with the DCX.Server or DCX.NC device. value from the DCX.Server (default Tip: Find the DCX.Server/DCX.NC 40000) controller see “star 3” Find DCX.Server/NC: Button executes a Display the DCX.Server/NC software...
- Page 20 DCX.Server/DCX.Client/DCX.NC 3.2.6.4 Tab „Password“ Password: Protect some functions via a Change: Press the button “Change” to password entry: “Connect/Read..”, set or erase an existing password. and “Shut down”. Erase the password input via a two The password is set, when both times blank password entry.
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Page 21: Undo-Redo Function
DCX.Server/DCX.Client/DCX.NC 3.2.7 Undo-Redo Function With the Undo-Redo Function you compare easily acoustical two different settings of a single DCX2496 function, e.g. the check of the gain level change for a mid-range speaker for a 3- way loudspeaker box. Steps: 1. Adjust a DCX2496 parameter, like gain level “Out 2” to -5dB. -
Page 22: Control A Single Or Multiple Dcx2496 Devices
4 Control a single or multiple DCX2496 devices Attention: Do not switch off the DCX2496 during an established connection to the DCX.Server and DCX.Client! Important: The first DCX2496 must always be powered, when you control multiple DCX2496! You cannot control the 2 …... -
Page 23: Control More Than Two Dcx2496 Devices
DCX.Server/DCX.Client/DCX.NC 4.3 Control more than two DCX2496 devices First DCX: Connect the USB-RS232 interface with the RS232 plug of the DCX2496 (rear side) Adjust “SETUP Miscellaneous” Set Port = PC Link Enable/Push the RS485 bus “Term” button from the DCX2496 rear side ... -
Page 24: Dcx.nc Controller
Additional USB ports cable) Not used Attention: Do not switch off the controller during an established connection to the DCX.Client! Disconnect the USB-RS232 interface only in the switched off status. Otherwise a reboot of the DCX.NC system is needed! 5.2 LAN connection The system is pre-configured to work with a wired network connection. -
Page 25: Software Update Controller Dcx.nc
6 Software license key (DCX.Server) Without a valid software license key the DCX.Server software runs in the TRAIL mode. The limits are: The DCX.Client controls only the Inputs A..C of your DCX2496. Order via the license assistant your key. Note: The DCX.Client (MS-Windows, macOS. iOS, Android) is free of charge and needs no license key. -
Page 26: Faq
DCX.Server/DCX.Client/DCX.NC 7 FAQ 7.1 DCX.Server Server IP shines yellow DCX.Client software not connected to the server. COM port LED shines red USB-RS232 interface not connected to the PC/DCX.NC COM port LED shines yellow Scan for DCX2496 devices ongoing. Please wait. -
Page 27: Dcx2496 Values: Gain, Threshold, Frequency
DCX.Server software version not supported DCX.Client does not support the DCX.Server version Warning. Another client is connected! Two or more DCX.Client’s are connected to the DCX.Server. Allowed are one. Close all not needed DCX.Client’s Case “Password forgotten” Enter “Stute Engineering” to reset the password Enable Wi-Fi…... -
Page 28: With Dcx.nc Controller
DCX.Server/DCX.Client/DCX.NC 7.2.4 With DCX.NC controller Network connection not possible The boot procedure needs approx. 50 sec. Wait until the DCX.Client displays a green panel in the footer: Message “DCX.Server/NC online Network connection not possible Check the DCX.NC LAN cable Network connection not possible Check the power supply of the DCX.NC... -
Page 29: System Requirements
Support of the RTS control signal USB 2.0 bus or higher Interface recommended with FTDI chip set Note: Proofed interfaces are offered in our online store. ©Copyright 2018 Stute Engineering. All rights reserved. Subject to change. www.stute-engineering.de...
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