Chapter 30. Ecx; Ecx Capabilities And Features; Ecx Components; System Requirements - DigiDesign VENUE Profile Manual

Chapter 30: ECx
VENUE Profile systems include ECx Ethernet Control. ECx lets
you control a VENUE system remotely over an Ethernet net-
work, using compatible wired or wireless network equipment
(purchased separately).

ECx Capabilities and Features

ECx provides the following:
• Remote control of a VENUE system from a client com-
puter, including a laptop or Tablet PC
• Exact duplication of VENUE D-Show software on the re-
mote client computer

ECx Components

The ECx components of your VENUE system include the fol-
lowing items:
• ECx Control (pre-installed)
• Ethernet cable for connecting the ECx card to your client
computer, wireless router, or wireless access point device
• ECx Ethernet Control Software installer CD-ROM (con-
taining ECx host and client software)

System Requirements

The following are required to use ECx with your VENUE sys-
tem:
• A Digidesign-qualified router or wireless access point (WAP)
device
• A client computer running Digidesign-qualified Windows
or Mac OS X software with wired or wireless Ethernet capa-
bility.
• For wireless communication with ECx, 802.11g capable de-
vices are recommended.
Digidesign can only assure compatibility and provide support
for hardware and software it has tested and approved.
For complete system requirements and a list of Digide-
sign-qualified computers, operating systems, and wireless de-
vices, refer to the latest compatibility information on the
Digidesign website:
www.digidesign.com/compatibility

Installing ECx Host Software

The ECx host software enables your VENUE system to com-
municate with computers running the remote client software.
To use ECx Ethernet Control, you must do the following:
• Install the ECx host software on your VENUE system.
• Install the ECx client software on your remote computer.
If you need to uninstall the ECx host software from your
VENUE system, see "Uninstalling ECx Host Software" on
page 246.
If you need to re-install the ECx host software, (after a System
Restore or an Update), see "Reinstalling ECx Host Software"
on page 246.
After you install the host and client software, see "Overview of
ECx Setup and Configuration" on page 247 for information
on setting up your VENUE system and client computer for re-
mote operation using ECx.
Installing ECx Host Software
The ECx Ethernet Control Software installer disc contains the
ECx host software. This software enables your VENUE system
to communicate with computers running the remote client
software.
To install ECx host software on your VENUE system:
Insert the ECx installer disc in the system CD-ROM drive.
1
Do one of the following to put your system into Config
2
Mode:
• Press the Console Config switch on the console.
– or –
• Double-click the Mode box in the bottom-right corner of
the screen.
Go to Options > System page and click Update.
3
Click Yes to exit VENUE D-Show software and begin the in-
4
stallation.
After the installation is complete, the system restarts.
5
When your perform an Update or a System Restore of your
VENUE system, you must reinstall the ECx host software.
See "Reinstalling ECx Host Software" on page 246.
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