Behringer X32 User Manual page 11

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X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual
iPad App for X32 COMPACT
Many functions of the X32 COMPACT console can be remotely controlled by a
dedicated iPad app. Details about the app's download, setup and operation are
available on the X32 COMPACT product page.
The app's User Interface is optimized for the touchscreen nature of the iPad device
and concentrates on the most important remote features of the console.
Using the app, you can perform functions such as adjusting monitor mixes from
the stage while interacting with musicians, or adjusting the front-of-house mix
from the audience, while hearing the mix exactly as the audience does.
Windows-based application and Linux/OS X application
for X32 COMPACT
Also o ered is a separate remote editor running on host computers that will
allow for complete editing control of the X32 COMPACT via Ethernet. Check out
behringer.com for more information.
Tip: The X32 COMPACT remote communication is OSC-based (open sound control)
and we will share the protocol on our website, allowing developers to design
their own control software. Stay tuned to behringer.com for details on the OSC
protocol.
X-USB expansion card
The X-USB card allows transmission of up to 32 channels to and from a connected
computer. Please download the X-USB drivers and Quick Start Guide from
behringer.com before connecting the mixer to your computer.
Note - the rst X32 production units shipped with the X-UF FireWire/USB card.
See the "USB Interface Operation Guide" for details.
Startup and Shutdown, and Update:
We recommend switching the X32 COMPACT mixer on rst, and shutting it o
last when any sound system is connected. This will prevent the possibility of any
unexpected noises being transmitted during the startup/shutdown process.
The Setup screen's general preference page contains a Safe Main Levels
function. When activated, the console automatically mutes the main LRC levels
when booting the console. It also prevents any scene loading from a ecting
(i.e. turning up) the mains levels.
Synchronization and Sample Rate settings for the console can be adjusted on
the Setup/Con g page, but please note that sample rate changes will require a
reboot of the console. When you see a red square indication at the top section of
the main display, please verify if the synchronization settings on Setup/Con g
make sense (see section 3).
If the console has been used by someone else, and you feel unsure about its
speci c routing status, you can reset the X32 COMPACT to default settings in two
convenient ways:
While the console is booting and the "X32" logo appears on the screen,
press and hold the Scenes/Undo button until the console is fully operational
and the Home screen is displayed. The console will now be in the same state
as it was when shipped from the factory. However, you can immediately
revert to the status the console was in when being switched o the last time
by pressing the Scenes/Undo button
You can also reset the console any time after booting by pressing
Setup/Con g, then Initialize
NOTE: Initializing the console does not automatically erase the current show data
or any stored scenes. If you wish to clear all scenes, please use the 'Initialize All
Show Data' option on Setup/Con g page.
In order to prevent any errors by losing power during a store operation,
we recommend using the "Safe Shutdown" function from the Setup/Global page.
NOTE: The X32 COMPACT can be locked against unintended use by activating
'Lock Console' from the Setup/Global page. In this state the UI will not allow any
changes to be made and the display shows "X". Keep HOME depressed for about
5 seconds to unlock the X32 again.
The X32 rmware can easily be updated by performing the following steps:
Download the new console rmware from the X32 COMPACT product page
onto the root level of a USB thumb drive
Plug the USB thumb drive into the top panel USB connector while the
console is turned o
Hold the USB View button depressed while switching the console on.
While booting, the X32 COMPACT will run a fully automatic rmware update,
which will take 2-3 minutes longer than the regular boot sequence
When no update le is available on the USB drive, or when it is corrupted,
the update mode will remain active, preventing the X32 COMPACT from booting
regularly. Switch the console o and back on without holding the USB View
button to boot the console with the existing rmware.
CAUTION: Please do not block the fan opening on the bottom of the X32 COMPACT
cabinet! The large slow-turning fan is barely audible, but it is still working.
Speci cally when mounting the X32 COMPACT in a road case, please ensure there
is su cient space underneath to allow for some air ow.