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V I R T U A L D I P S W I T C H
consult the “Serial Interface” part of this manual (page 6-4) for the details
on configuring for RS-485. If you are not certain which interface to use or
have questions on these details, consult our Audioarts Technical Service
engineers. Establishing serial communications between two different
pieces of equipment can sometimes be frustrating; we can provide answers
to your questions, and even pre-made cables to make the process easier.
Running the program
Be sure that the serial interface cable is plugged into DB-15 connector
(located on the console’s rear panel) on one end, and the proper COM port
on your PC at the other. Also be sure that the LOC/REM button on the front
of the CRD-70 module has been switched to “Remote”. The VDip
program will not communicate with the console unless the console has
been set to “Remote”. Start the program as you would any Windows
program by double-clicking on its shortcut, or choosing the program from
the START/PROGRAMS menu. Once the program opens, you should see
a screen similar to figure 1. This is the start-up screen for the program, and
is used any time you wish to alter the connection status for the program.
Select “Communications...” from the “Setup” menu with your mouse and
then select the correct “COM” port to match your computer (figure 2).
Also verify that the “Virtual Dip Switch Program ID” is set to “1”. This is
Figure 1
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