Manual
Table Of Contents
- Start Up Guide
- Getting Started
- Checklist
- 1. Power up the Core and connect a PC
- 2. Access the basic Core configuration
- 3. Install a Software Upgrade Licence key (Optional)
- 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. Upload control layouts to the soft panels
- 11. Create 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 and AoIP Ports to the Core
- Surface Panels - Suggested Settings
- AoIP Network Interfaces - Suggested Settings
- About Type R manuals
- User Notes
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1. Carefully remove the core and cable from their packaging. If there are any signs of damage, please contact Calrec
Customer Support and do not continue.
2. Confirm that the Pri / Sec switch on the rear of the core is set in the Pri position (switched to the left).
3. Connect the power cable to both PSU inlets on the rear of the core and power it on. The core will boot up with
the PRI LED lit and after approximately 30 seconds the OK L E D w i l l l i g h t s o l i d g r e e n to i n d i c a t e a g o o d s t a t u s .
The Recover Led should be lit Green or not lit, Fan Fail & PSU Fail LEDs should not be lit.
4. Configure the Ethernet adapter in your PC with IP address 172.16.255.99 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Note: Please refer to your PC’s operating instructions, if you are unsure how to configure its ethernet adapter.
5. Connect the ethernet adapter to the Setup port on the front of your Type R core.
POWER CONNECTION TO CORE AND PC CONNECTION TO CORE SETUP PORT
1. POWER UP THE CORE AND CONNECT A PC