Chapter 30: ECx 251
Chapter 30: ECx
VENUE Profile systems include ECx Ethernet Control. ECx lets
you control a VENUE system remotely over an Ethernet net-
work, using compatible wired or wireless network equipment
(purchased separately).
ECx Capabilities and Features
ECx provides the following:
• Remote control of a VENUE system from a client com-
puter, including a laptop or Tablet PC
• Exact duplication of VENUE software on the remote cli-
ent computer
ECx Components
The ECx components of your VENUE system include the fol-
lowing items:
• ECx Control (pre-installed)
• Ethernet cable for connecting the ECx card to your client
computer, wireless router, or wireless access point device
• ECx Ethernet Control Software installer CD-ROM (con-
taining ECx host and client software)
System Requirements
The following are required to use ECx with your VENUE sys-
tem:
• A -qualified router or wireless access point (WAP) device
• A client computer running -qualified Windows or Mac OS X
software with wired or wireless Ethernet capability.
• For wireless communication with ECx, 802.11g capable de-
vices are recommended.
Avid can only assure compatibility and provide support for
hardware and software it has tested and approved.
For complete system requirements and a list of -qualified com-
puters, operating systems, and wireless devices, refer to the lat-
est compatibility information on our website:
www.avid.com/compatibility
Installing ECx Host Software
The ECx host software enables your VENUE system to com-
municate with computers running the remote client software.
To use ECx Ethernet Control, you must do the following:
• Install the ECx host software on your VENUE system.
• Install the ECx client software on your remote computer.
If you need to uninstall the ECx host software from your
VENUE system, see “Uninstalling ECx Host Software” on
page 252.
If you need to re-install the ECx host software, (after a System
Restore or an Update), see “Reinstalling ECx Host Software”
on page 252.
After you install the host and client software, see “Overview of
ECx Setup and Configuration” on page 253 for information
on setting up your VENUE system and client computer for re-
mote operation using ECx.
Installing ECx Host Software
The ECx Ethernet Control Software installer disc contains the
ECx host software. This software enables your VENUE system
to communicate with computers running the remote client
software.
To install ECx host software on your VENUE system:
1 Insert the ECx installer disc in the system CD-ROM drive.
2 Do one of the following to put your system into Config
Mode:
• Press the Console Config switch on the console.
– or –
• Double-click the Mode box in the bottom-right corner of
the screen.
3 Go to Options > System page and click Update.
4 Click Yes to exit VENUE software and begin the installation.
5 After the installation is complete, the system restarts.
When your perform an Update or a System Restore of your
VENUE system, you must reinstall the ECx host software.
See “Reinstalling ECx Host Software” on page 252.
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