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DMXPathfinder LR System Requirements and
Installation
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1281 to obtain an authorization number. When you receive the 8-digit number,
enter it into the Activation Key window and click OK. The window should now
close and a moving bar graph will appear briefly under the send button. If it’s
not convenient to call for the number at this time, click on Cancel and go on to
Chapter 3. You can repeat this process when you have your authorization
number, and all other functions except patch file transfers will work fine in the
meantime.
Software and hardware setup is now complete! You can now proceed to
Chapter 3 and learn to use DMXQConnect.
Chapter 3: Getting Familiar with DMXQConnect
S UMMARY
Follow this Chapter to learn how to create, edit and save patch files and send
them to the DMXPathfinder. Station and Source configuration is covered here.
B EFORE W E G ET S TARTED
Our discussion assumes that you, the user, have at least a basic understanding
of Microsoft Windows, and how to navigate around its various menus and
controls using a mouse. We will also assume that the DMXQConnect software
has been properly installed on your computer's hard disk, and that
communication between the PC and the DMXPathfinder rack has been set up
to function correctly.
Make sure that power to the DMXPathfinder electronics has been switched on,
and check that all of the faceplate Power LEDs are illuminated, but none of the
Patch Error LEDs are on.
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HOW
Launch the DMXQConnect program by clicking on its program icon. A
graphic window will appear briefly, then the combination status screen and work
area screen will appear.