Manual

6 TYPE R Radio Production System Start Up Guide
GETTING STARTED
Thank you for choosing Calrec Type R.
This start up guide will provide you with all the steps you need to set up your Type R as a non-redundant, single studio system.
For links to information about more advanced setups, as well as other manuals, please refer to the Further Reading section at the
back of this start up guide, or contact Calrec Customer Support ([e-mail]).
Before you begin, please make sure you have a PC with Google Chrome installed, running Windows 7 or higher, an ethernet
adaptor plus an ethernet cable, and an internet connection to download any update packages you may require.
Note: If Google Chrome is not installed, go to https://www.google.com/chrome/ to download and install it.
Note: The minimum recommended Windows PC specifications are as follows:
- 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 7400 CPU Base Frequency 3.00GHz Processor or AMD equivalent
- 8GB RAM memory
- Windows 7 or 10 - 64bit
- Google Chrome Browser - Version 77 or higher
- 2 x PCIe Ethernet adaptors for remote connectivity/media network interfaces
- Minimum Display Resolution 1366px X 768px
* Type R is designed for use with a touch interface where possible. Calrec recommends the use of a 1920x1080 touch screen monitor.
Please also confirm that all the parts listed on your system’s packing list are present, with the correct serial numbers. A print out
of the packing list will have been provided alongside the shipping documentation. The packing list is a document named with your
sales order number and appended with -11 (e.g. 51235-11).
If any parts are missing, or there is any sign of damage, please contact Calrec Customer Support.
Important: Please follow this guide from start to finish to ensure that your system is configured correctly!
Use the checklist if you wish to confirm each step.
1. Power up the Core and connect a PC
2. Access the basic Core configuration
3. Install a Software Upgrade Licence key (Optional, requires UID and Serial Number)
4. Configure the Core for Surface Panels
5. Configure Network Switches & Devices
6. Configure Surface panels ID, IP addresses & Subnet masks
7. Connect Surface Switch & Surface Panels to the Core
8. Access Assist setup and create a new show
9. Connect to Assist from the Studio or Management subnets
10. Uploading control layouts to the soft panels
11. Creating layouts with Type R Soft Panel Designer
12 Update System Software & AoIP Devices Firmware
13. Configure AoIP Port & Connect server IP addresses
14. Connect Audio Switch & AoIP Ports to the Core
Perform System Tests - Ready for use
CHECKLIST