Main Control Screen; File - QSC DCM series User Manual

WARNING: Remember... the next step can change all of the audio signal volumes and fre-
quency content. Incorrect frequencies can damage speakers! Turn down the volume on all
amplifiers.
Step 5: Write the file back to the DCM by selecting Connect | Write Configuration to DCM
Step 6: Save this "post-modification" file by making two backup diskettes (one copy for you, and
leave one copy at the theater).
Step 7: Verify proper audio response in all channels.
E. Main Control Screen
When you activate the DCM Commander software, a main control screen will appear. This contains
menu selections (File, Communications, Configuration, Crossover, and Help), and Status indica-
tors (File:, Status:, and Security:).
The File: indication shows the configuration file name for the complete set of parameter settings
which are being shown. There is only one file active in the Commander software at a time. You need
to keep track of whether the settings you are looking at on the screen are the same settings which are
acting on the audio within the DCM hardware unit.
The Status: indicator will list either Offline or Connected. Offline means that you have never se-
lected the Communications | Connect command which causes the DCM Software to exchange star-
tup information with the DCM hardware unit. After selecting Communications | Connect, the
Status indicator will display Connected.
The Security: indicator will show N/A (not applicable) if the file that is visible in the software has
been set to the Unsecure mode under the Configuration | General Configuration | Security
menu. If you set this to Secure mode, and download a configuration file to the DCM, this will be indi-
cated here.
IMPORTANT: If you Connect as a Normal User, and you try a Get Configuration from DCM re-
quest on a Secure unit, the software will display a "DCM Not Responding..." error message. This is
normal. To get the settings from a Secure unit, you must Connect as a Super User. Your Super
User password must match the password that you stored in the configuration file which resides within
the DCM hardware unit or the Connect function will not work.

1. File

This menu selection allows you to start your DCM calibration by selecting an existing configura-
tion file from your hard drive (or diskette). Just like all Windows programs, it offers the New,
Open..., Save, Save As..., and Exit commands.
Select the New menu option if you have never made a DCM setup before.
IMPORTANT: Always save your final settings to a diskette and keep a copy of both these DCM
settings and the DCM Commander software at the theater!
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