Anthem D2v 3D - Manual (Page 55)

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3. SETUP
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Before starting:
• Ensure that the processor software and ARC software that you will be using are compatible with
one another – check www.anthemAV.com for latest versions. Processor software installation
instructions are in section 6.
• Your ARC-1 microphone, its support files and your processor are a system with matching serial
numbers. Before a mic can be used for measurement, its response must be known. Each ARC-1
microphone’s frequency response is measured precisely and this data is used to create your
microphone calibration file.
• Your computer must be running Windows XP or later and have one 9-pin
serial port (for connecting the processor) and one USB port (for connecting
the mic), or one USB port and one card slot and a serial card, or two USB
ports and a USB to serial adapter. The latter is included with ARC, Keyspan
model USA-19HS. Before it can be used its driver must be installed according
to your computer’s operating system. Drivers and installation instructions
can be found at www.tripplite.com or by browsing the ARC CD.
If using a different USB to serial adapter to connect the processor:
1. It must be one that supports two stop bits – check with adapter manufacturer.
2. Check the adapter manufacturer’s website for the latest driver. If a message warns that the
driver is not Windows-certified as it’s about to be installed, do not use the adapter. Some
“budget” adapters load bad data into the processor, possibly causing its operation to freeze.
3. The virtual port must be assigned to COM1-COM6. If the processor software installer cannot
locate the processor, use your adapter’s port manager to check the setting.
• If you are using a laptop computer, check its power settings and battery meter to ensure that
procedures will not be interrupted.
• If the room contains large objects that won’t be present during the system’s normal use, move them
out so ARC doesn’t pick up reflections that won’t be present during normal use.
• While taking measurements it would be best to keep pets and younger or talkative family members
out of hearing range. The measurements reject continuous background noise such as fans but if a
sudden noise is made ARC will indicate that re-measurement is required.
• ARC bypasses Center Channel EQ, Room Resonance Filter, and Boundary Gain Compensation.
• Two configurations may be saved – one under Movie bass management and the other under Music.
Additional instructions for Mac computer use:
An Intel-based Mac with Bootcamp is required (ARC does not work with Parallels). To install Bootcamp:
• Do a Spotlight search for Bootcamp.
• Follow installation instructions to the letter – this involves partitioning the hard drive.
• After Bootcamp is installed, hold the Option key during bootup to display the two operating system
options and select Windows.