Allen&Heath iDR-4 - Manual (Page 5)

iDR-4 User Guide 5
Contents
Important Safety Instructions .......................................... 3
Welcome to the iDR-4 ..................................................... 6
Main Features.................................................................. 7
Front Panel Overview ...................................................... 8
Rear Panel Overview ....................................................... 9
System Processing Overview ....................................... 10
Getting Started - Check the Contents........................... 13
iDR System Manager Software ..................................... 13
Installing the iDR-4 ........................................................ 14
Earthing ......................................................................... 15
Connections and Cables............................................... 15
Backup Power Supplies ................................................ 15
Starting Offline with the Software.................................. 16
Turning the iDR On and Off........................................... 16
Checking the Operating Code Version......................... 17
Updating the iDR-4 Operating Code............................. 17
The iDR-4 Setup Menus ................................................ 18
Setting the Unit Name ................................................... 19
Checking the Current Settings...................................... 19
Rebooting the iDR ......................................................... 19
Getting Started – Checking the Hardware.................... 20
Communicating with the iDR ........................................ 21
Communicating Using TCP/IP ...................................... 22
Connecting Direct to a PC ............................................ 23
Connecting to a Network .............................................. 23
Communicating Using a Dial-Up Connection............... 24
Connecting to a Modem Using RS232 ......................... 25
Connecting to a PC Using RS232................................. 25
Working with iDR System Manager .............................. 26
Setting the Time and Day Clock ................................... 26
Archiving and Loading Configurations ......................... 26
XLR Analogue Inputs and Outputs ............................... 27
TRS jack Inputs and Outputs ........................................ 28
Configuring the Stereo Monitor..................................... 28
Adding iDR-in and iDR-out Audio Expanders............... 30
Linking iDR-4 Units........................................................ 32
Adding the iDR-switch Expander .................................. 34
SysNet and PL-Anet Ports............................................. 37
The iDR-4 Memory System ........................................... 38
Starting with Patches..................................................... 39
Technical Specification ................................................. 40
Factory Default Settings................................................ 46
Template for Front Panel Label..................................... 47