Sound Devices Scorpio Operational Guide

Scorpio & Icon M+ User Guide
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Initial Setup
For access to all functionality, an Icon D2 display
must be tted to the Icon Platform M+
INSTALLING FIRMWARE
For optimal operation, Sound Devices recommends installing the
Scorpio-specic Icon Platform M+ rmware available from the Sound
Devices website: https://www.sounddevices.com/product/scorpio/
1. Download and install the iMap application here: https://iconproau-
dio.com/product/platform-m-plus/
2. Connect the Icon Platform M+ to the computer via USB, then turn
on the M+.
Important: Due to the automatic update feature in iMap, you must
disconnect from the Internet before launching the iMap application.
3. Launch iMap.
4. Click “Upgrade Firmware” and click OK in the ‘Firmware Upgrade
v1.04 About to Start” window then continue to follow the steps.
ADJUSTING PLATFORM M+ FADER TOUCH
SENSITIVITY
1. Press and hold encoder 2 while powering on the Platform M+
One or more Sel buttons will illuminate. The number of Sel buttons
illuminated determines the touch sensitivity - 1 button illuminated is
the most sensitive, 8 buttons illuminated is the least sensitive.
2. Rotate encoder 8 to set the desired sensitivity. It is recommended
to set sensitivity such that only 1 Sel button is illuminated. If the small
red LEDs by encoders 1 and 2 ash intermittently, the sensitivity is set
too high.
3. Press encoder 8 to save the sensitivity setting.
ADJUSTING PLATFORM M+ FADER SPEED
1. Press and hold encoder 1 while powering on the Platform M+. The
faders will start moving back and forth.
2. Rotate encoder 8 to set the desired speed.
3. Press encoder 8 to save the speed setting.
CONNECTION
1. Connect a 12-18 VDC power source to the DC In on the Platform
M+ rear panel. DC connector is 5 mm width, center pin +ve.
2. Connect Scorpio’s USB-A port to the USB-B port on the rear of the
Platform M+. You can also connect via a USB hub connected to the
Scorpio’s USB-A port.
3. Power on the Platform M+
4. When the Scorpio initiates communication with the Platform M+,
the Icon D2 displays ‘Sound Devices Scorpio Connecting …”
Note: Once the Scorpio establishes connection with the Platform M+,
faders and trims 1-12 are disabled on the Scorpio.

Sound Devices Scorpio Specifications

General

Brand	Sound Devices
Model	Scorpio
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English