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14 DeviceControl Operation Manual
5.3 Start Here
The logical navigation structure and user-friendly
graphical interface of DeviceControl make all opera-
tions intuitive and easy to learn. Nevertheless, it is
suggested that you configure a physical NomadLink
“learning system” in a non-critical environment to
become thoroughly familiar with common operating
and editing features.
Some operations outlined in this section
can be performed in more than one view.
To simplify the Quick Guide, only the most
commonly used view is given here. See the
Reference section for each view for more details.
5.3.1 Basic operations
The following three operations are available only
when DeviceControl is in the Online state.
Power on/off
Amplifiers may be powered on and off in groups
using the On and Off buttons in the upper pane of
the Power View. For information on creating Power
Groups, see Section 5.3.4.
Each NLB 60E may be programmed for
sequential power On for all amplifiers in the
subnet. Using the power On button for a
subnet in Power Groups will activate the
pre-programmed sequential power On. Also, if two
or more amplifiers in a Power Group are in the same
subnet with an NLB 60E set for sequential power
On, the amplifiers will power up with the programmed
delay interval.
Individual amplifiers may be powered on or off using
the buttons in the lower pane. Click the On button
to turn power on or off. The button illuminates to
indicate the device is powered up. Power on/off
functions for individual amplifiers are also accessible
in the Device View.
Mute
Mute functions are most easily accessible in the
Group View. Click on the Mute button at the bottom
of the graphical module as appropriate. You may
select All (all channels on all subnets), Subnet (chan-
nels in the selected subnet only), Group (channels in
selected group), or any individual channel. The button
illuminates to indicate mute status of the selected
channel(s).
Solo
Solo functions are most easily accessed in the Group
View. You may solo a subnet, a group, or an individual
channel by clicking on the appropriate Solo button
at the top of the graphical module. The yellow Solo
button illuminates to indicate solo status of selected
channel(s). All other channels show a mute indica-
tion.
Mute takes precedence over Solo. A chan-
nel that has been muted, either locally or
as part of a group, cannot be soloed until it
has been un-muted.
IMPORTANT NOTE: A Mute or Solo com-
mand for a subnet will affect all devices
connected to the subnet, including those
devices not in the current configuration or
shown as “Unknown”.
5.3.2 lock mode
You may lock DeviceControl to prevent inadvertent
changes or unauthorized use. To lock DeviceControl,
click on the Lock icon in the toolbar. You may select
either Configuration or Operation lock modes by
clicking on the Locks tab of the Settings dialog,
accessible from the File menu.
Configuration lock prohibits changes to current •
and saved amplifier configurations. Operational
changes (power on/off, solo, mute) are permit-
ted.
Operation lock blocks access to operating •
functions (power on/off, solo, mute) as well as
prohibiting most changes to configuration. This
is essentially a “monitor only” mode. Refer to
Section 6.2.1 for more information.
You may block access to the Unlock mode by requir-
ing a password. For details on setting and changing
passwords, see 6.2.4.
DeviceControl can be shut down without
exiting Lock mode, but it will restart ONLY
with the same configuration and state (Of-
fline or Online) as before exiting.
Be certain that you know the correct current
password before locking DeviceControl with
Password lock engaged. If you are unable to
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