Specifications

Operating Manual - 24.24M Matrix Processor
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10. OTHER SOFTWARE FUNCTIONS
10.1 Channel Preset File Management
The Protea 24.24M will store up to 35 named internal presets, each preset storing control data for all channels and
audio functions. Preset names must be 20 characters or less. While working in Protea System Software, changes to an
individual preset can be saved to the 24.24M using <File/Save Preset To Protea>, or saved to the PC using <File/Save
Preset To Disk>. Individual preset files use the extension (*.pmc).
A preset file contains the control parameters for all inputs and outputs, but does not retain any Device ID channel
information, as the Device ID channel is arbitrary within an installation. For a written record of all parameters of a
specific preset file, click <Print Channel> in the File menu.
Since there are no user controls on the 24.24M, the only way to load presets is by using Protea System Software to
recall files saved on either the PC or the 24.24M. The exception to this is through the use of contact closures or the
Ashly WR-5 wall-mounted remote control. Contact closures can load presets 1-8 from the 24.24M memory using switches
wired to the rear panel contact closure connector block (see sec. 5.4).
Note: A preset recall event will overwrite any unsaved changes, so be sure the current configuration is saved
before continuing or it will be lost. The 24.24M always loads the last settings on power-up, so as to preserve any
changes should the power be inadvertently turned off prior to saving a preset.
Caution: A new preset may have dramatically different settings capable of damaging sound system components,
so be careful not to recall the wrong preset while the system is on.
10.2 Data Dump
The complete set of 35 presets can be loaded from a 24.24M to a PC , and later loaded back to the same or another
24.24M. To upload the entire preset data set to a PC, use <File/Request Bulk Preset Dump From Protea>. This stores a
(*.dmp) file on the PC, and may take about two minutes to complete. To download a (*.dmp) file from the PC back to a
24.24M, use <File/Download Data Dump To Protea>. Note: No other device can be connected in the data chain during
Download Data Dump to Protea. Setting the Baud rate to 38,400 decreases the time it takes to perform large operations
such as Bulk Preset Dump.
To transfer individual presets directly to another 24.24M or the PC, use <File/Request Preset Dump From Protea>.
A transfer will be made to the next 24.24M in the data path, and if there is no data connection to another 24.24M, the
transfer is made to the PC.
10.3 Copying Settings to Another Input Or Output
The <Copy/Paste> functions are used to quickly transfer all settings from one currently selected input or output
within the 24.24M to another input or output channel within the same unit. To copy, first select the input or output
channel to copy from, then click <Edit/Copy>, then click on the target input or output channel, clicking <Edit/Paste> to
complete the action.
10.4 Security
There are three levels of protection assignable to the 24.24M within the software <Security> pull down menu. The
first level, <24.24M Preset Lock>, allows the user to edit any settings or recall new presets, but not to save changes. The
second level, <24.24M Parameter Lock>, allows the user to recall new presets but not change any parameters . The third
level, <24.24M Full Lock>, prevents any changes to the 24.24M. To unlock a security level, simply re-enter the pass-
word within the <Security> pull down menu. 24.24M security data is stored within the unit, not Protea System Software.
Passwords are case sensitive. Be sure to write down the password and store in a convenient place for future reference.
If the password is forgotten, a password reset can be done by pressing and holding the factory reset switch for two
seconds during power up. Note: Holding the reset switch for a full 10 seconds during power up will perform a full
factory reset, changing all presets to the factory default.