Specifications

Chapter 2: Installing HDx 3
Chapter 2: Installing HDx
f you are using an FOH Rack with your VENUE system, see
“FOH Rack HDx Card Installation” on page 3.
If you are using a Mix Rack, see “Mix Rack HDx Card Installa-
tion” on page 5.
FOH Rack HDx Card Installation
This section shows how to install an HDx card in an
FOH Rack. A maximum of two HDx cards can be installed in
an FOH Rack.
To install an HDx card in an FOH Rack:
1 Shut down your sound system.
2 Power down the FOH Rack.
3 Disconnect power, audio, FOH Link, and any other cables
attached to the FOH Rack.
4 Remove the front panel faceplate by unscrewing its mount-
ing screws (#1 Phillips). Keep the screws nearby for remount-
ing the front panel later.
5 If your system has an FWx FireWire Option card installed,
disconnect its ribbon cable and remove the card.
6 On the back panel of the FOH Rack, remove the faceplate on
any available expansion slot by removing the screws holding
it in place. Keep the screws nearby for securing the HDx card
to the FOH Rack later.
7 Remove the HDx card from its packing material. Hold the
card by its edges.
8 Gently slide the card into the expansion slot. Make sure it is
oriented right-side up.
Front panel of the FOH Rack
HDx and FWx (FireWire Record/Playback Option) cards
cannot be installed in the FOH Rack simultaneously.
Faceplate
Mounting screws (remove all)
Back panel of the FOH Rack
HDx card showing bracket and connectors
Expansion
slot
faceplate
(remove)
Mounting bracket
Power connector
Ribbon Cable connector