Quick Start Tutorial; Introduction; Integrated Lake Processing; Installing The Lake Controller Software - Lab.gruppen PLM series Quick Start Manual

6. Quick Start Tutorial

6. Quick Start Tutorial

6.1 Introduction

This section covers installation of the Lake Controller software, input and output connections, basic function-
ality, and setup instructions. The information will allow a user to achieve a basic level of understanding of the
PLM Series system architecture while also setting up the unit for a basic system application.
A tutorial in section 6.4 takes you through the basic procedure for installing the software and setting up the
PLM for use with a "generic" professional sound system. Please refer to the documentation listed in section
4.2, which provides additional tutorials and instructional information on PLM features and functionality.

6.2 Integrated Lake Processing

PLM Series products contain a fully integrated Lake loudspeaker management system, providing fully-
programmable crossovers, EQ, dynamics and other functions. Primary control is via the supplied Lake
Controller software, although some functions can be accessed from the PLM's front panel screen.
Setting up the integral Lake Processing via the Lake Controller PLM Edition software includes selecting the
basic PLM configuration, including input mixers, input format (analog or digital, etc.), crossover configuration
and output routing.
A full description of Lake Controller software can be found in: the Dolby Lake Controller User Manual and
the Lake Controller User Manual PLM Addendum. Also see accompanying document, the PLM Series
Network Configuration Guide for details of how to connect one or more PLMs to a PC via a network.

6.3 Installing the Lake Controller Software

6.3.1 Overview

The CD-ROM supplied with the PLM contains the Lake Controller software package. This should be
installed on any PC(s) that are to be used to control and monitor the PLM(s). In a situation where multiple
networked PLMs are involved, this will generally be a Tablet PC.
Minimum recommended computer specifications are:
Intel® Pentium® 866 MHz or faster.
256 MB RAM or greater.
64 MB Video RAM or greater.
Windows XP or Vista.
DirectX® 8.1 or higher (pre-installed with Windows XP or Vista).
100Base-T wired Ethernet adapter and/or 802.11g wireless Ethernet adapter.
XGA display screen with min. resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels.
If you are unsure about installing new software on a PC, please contact your organisation's IT Dept., or
another suitably qualified specialist first.
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