Hardware manual

NexSys v. 3.0 Crest Audio Inc.
Chapter 17 CK family Input Modules & Control Panels. Covers signal process-
ing controls for NC modules.
Appendix A Menu Reference. A complete NexSys menu reference list.
Appendix B Decimal to Hexadecimal Conversion Table.
Appendix C Bus Server Dip Switch Setting Reference Table.
1.2 What is not included in this manual
A detailed explanation of the system hardware and wiring requirements is not included in
this manual, but can be found in the accompanying NexSys System Hardware Manual. A
brief resume of hardware addressing and configuration is included in this document in
Section 3, Network Topology. Additionally, specific information regarding amplifiers,
processor modules, and related peripheral devices can all be found in the various technical
data sheets or accompanying operator's manuals.
1.3 System Requirements
We recommend the following minimum computer configuration for NexSys 3.0 systems
• Intel Pentium or compatible computer
• Microsoft Windows 95
• 16 megabytes of RAM
• 10 megabytes of available hard disk space
• Video monitor and driver card capable of displaying a resolution of 1024x768
• Mouse
• High density 3 1/2" (1.44 MB) floppy drive
• Suggested Option- Add a modem with a third party remote control software
program such as PCAnywhere™ or Carbon Copy™ if you want to control the
system from a remote location.
1.4 Manual Conventions
Menu choices appear in the following manner throughout this manual: Plan | Save As...
Holding the ALT key down and pressing the underlined key will invoke that menu choice.
For example, ALT + P will drop down the Plan menu. This example also shows that there
is a sub-menu or sub-selection for the Plan menu. In this case it is the Save As menu.
Whenever this “information” icon is used,
you will find useful operating hints in italics.
1.5 Software Conventions
NexSys software version 3.0 runs under Microsoft Windows 95
™
. This manual is written for
those who have a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows. For further operating system
information, please refer to your Microsoft Windows documentation. (Please note that all
graphics used in this manual show NexSys operating under Windows 95.)
When running the NexSys program for the first time, the main window will appear with sev-
eral pull down menus, a tool bar with controls and display icons. Clicking on a pull down
menu item with the left mouse button will bring out the sub-menu items under that partic-
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