Chapter 2 - Installation; Mix -8; Typical Setup Sequence; Dc Power - Zaxcom Mix-12 User Manual

Zaxcom Control Surfaces User's Manual _____________________________________________Chapter 2
Mix-8

Typical Setup Sequence

1. Connect the RS-422 cable from your recorder's serial connector to the Mix-8's "Serial" connector.
2. Set your recorder's Serial Port Mode to RS-422 from the Operating Mode page.
(MENU key > Setup button > Operating Mode button)
3. Enable Mix-12 support on your recorder from the Mix-12 Setup page.
(MENU key > Setup button > Mix12 button)
NOTE: Your recorder will retain the Operating Mode settings when not powered up. However, if a factory
restore is performed, these settings must be re-enabled since they are not the default settings.
4. Connect the 12 VDC power input.

DC Power

The supplied AC-to-DC power convertor provides the proper voltage to the Mix-8. However, if a DC power
source is used, it must supply 8 to 16 Volts @ 0.25 amps.
Mix-12
Typical Setup Sequence
1. Connect the RS-422 cable from your recorder's serial connector to the Mix-12's "Com 1" connector.
NOTE: The "Com 2" port is reserved for future use (displaying the meters on a computer screen).
2. Set your recorder's Serial Port Mode to RS-422 from the Operating Mode page.
(MENU key > Setup button > Operating Mode button)
3. Enable Mix-12 support on your recorder from the Mix-12 Setup page.
(MENU key > Setup button > Mix12 button)
NOTE: Your recorder will retain the Operating Mode settings when not powered up. However, if a factory
restore is performed, these settings must be re-enabled since they are not the default settings.
4. Connect the 12 VDC power input.
5. Turn ON the Mix-12's power switch.
DC Power
The supplied AC-to-DC power convertor provides the proper voltage to the Mix-12. However, if a DC power
source is used, it must supply 8 to 16 Volts @ 0.25 amps.
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