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Remote Controller Getting Started Guide A-CONTROL8 Before starting please check www.digico.biz for the latest firmware and documentation. AP11452 Issue 1...
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Connect and power up ..................11 Set up the unit Name and IP Address ............ 11 4REA4 connection .................. 12 Ethernet Switch ..................12 Programming the Remote Controller ............13 Dimensions ..................... 14 Technical specs....................14 A-Control8 Getting Started Guide AP11452 Issue 1...
12V Power Supply 1. Introduction The A-CONTROL8 is part of the DiGiCo A-Control Series of remote controllers. It interfaces with the DiGiCo mixing system via standard TCP/IP Network connections and can therefore be networked with other controllers, computers and third-party devices using a standard Ethernet infrastructure.
2. Mounting the Remote Controller The A-Control8 can be used free standing or mounted in a plinth. Use the holes indicated below for 6B screws when mounting in a plinth, podium or furniture. Ensure adequate air flow around the unit.
– 8x colour displays providing information LCD Displays on the channels and on the function of the buttons. Upper button function Channel type, name and Level bar and meter colour Lower button function A-Control8 Getting Started Guide AP11452 Issue 1...
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48 individual Inputs to a monitor mix, or set up the Layers to control the sound to 6 different zones in a venue. Other available functions include Send On/Off, Solo, Mute, Snapshot Recall, Talkback Assign. A-Control8 Getting Started Guide AP11452 Issue 1...
Reset Network Settings - A recessed switch lets you reset the network settings to factory default. To reset, insert a pointed object to press the switch whilst applying power to the unit, then release. A-Control8 Getting Started Guide AP11452 Issue 1...
There are two ways of editing these settings: – Connect a PC or Mac computer to the Browser access Network port of the A-CONTROL8. Set your computer to a compatible, static IP Address, for example 192.168.1.100 with Subnet 255.255.255.0. Open a web browser and type the A- CONTROL8 default IP Address 192.168.1.73 in the URL bar.
5.2 4REA4 connection Connect the A-CONTROL8 to a 4REA4 Network port using a CAT5 cable up to 100m long. Power up the A-CONTROL8 by plugging the external PSU into the DC In socket or connecting using a CAT5 cable to a PoE+ switch. The port Lnk/Err indicator flashes at a steady rate when the link is established.
Use 4REA4 Controller software to configure the Remote Controller. You can assign each key or rotary individually, or use the Quick Setup function to get started quickly. The functions and assignments of the A-CONTROL8 are stored in the 4REA4. They are not stored locally on the Remote Controller.
0 deg C to 35 deg C (32 deg F to 95 deg F) Dimensions and Weights Width x Depth x Height A-Control8 332 x 315 x 66 mm IP8 (boxed) 450 x 410 x 210 mm Weights A-Control8 2.9kg (6.4lbs) A-Control8 (boxed) 3.65kg (8.05lbs) A-Control8 Getting Started Guide AP11452 Issue 1...
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