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27 PRO X User Manual
During show time the screen functions that require fast access are controlled by
control knobs, pushbutton switches, faders etc. More complex functions that do
not require this fast access are controlled by the trackballs and navigational keys.
A keyboard integral to the ight case is used for text entry via the master bay GUI
screen. An external USB keyboard can be used to operate the mix bay GUI screen.
The choice of controls provided by each bay type are prioritised by access time
importance. Fast zone areas, which contain fast strips, give instant access to
specic functions across the bay, and channel strips give greater control of the
selected fast strip.
GUI
The GUI comprises two screens that provide a pictorial representation of the
control surface layout so that its displays are easy to follow at a glance. Not only
does it reect what is happening on the control surface, but it also provides
extra functionality via a GUI menu. This menu provides access to all the screens
that you will require to set up, congure, manage and operate the entire control
centre, all from a single drop-down list of easy to follow options.
Figure 6: Typical Overview screen (default of the mix bay GUI screen)
Typical Console Overview screen (default of the master bay GUI screen)
Each GUI screen has its own default display, although either is selectable via
the GUI main menu. The Overview screen displays 12 inputs and the selected
bank of outputs, and the Console Overview screen shows all of the console’s
inputs and outputs. Both screens have a banner at the top, which is constantly
displayed, and a channel strip down the outermost side.
The channel strips have a similar function to the ones on the control surface
(see Figure 5 in Chapter 3), but provide extra functionality. Each displays an
‘overview’ of the associated selected channel, which is divided into specic
sections that provide access to processing areas.
Front and rear panel connections
The control centre has connector panels on both the front and rear, and also to
the left of the mix bay GUI screen.
The connector panel to the left of the GUI has an XLR socket and two USB sockets
for connecting a talk mic and USB devices, respectively. For example, you can
connect a USB memory stick for show le backup and transfer, or a USB keyboard
for text editing on the GUI. The top USB socket is associated with the mix bay and
the bottom one with the master bay.
There are two panels at either end of the front of the control centre, under the
armrests. Each has a keyboard and phones socket. The left and right keyboard
sockets operate the mix and master bay GUI screens, respectively. The phones
socket in the left panel is for the monitor A section and the other one is for
monitor B.
A connector panel on the rear of the control centre has three main sections (see
below). On the left are three mains power inlet and ventilation assemblies, with
a DC power switch above. The mid-section contains connections for the audio,
network, communications, intercoms, synchronisation, external remote devices
and peripheral devices. The section on the right is the user-congurable modular
I/O section.
The modular I/O section can house up to three of any of the following I/O
modules in any combination: DL441 analogue input (mic) module; DL442
analogue output module; DL443 analogue Jack I/O module; DL444 8 analogue
mic in and 8 analogue line out module and DL452 AES/EBU input and output
module. This gives a maximum of 24 inputs and 24 outputs, if the appropriate
cards are tted.
Rear view of the control centre
For more information, see Chapter 29 “Panel Connections” in Appendix G.
External interfaces and peripheral devices
Various devices can be used with the PRO X, such as:
• External USB mouse Instead of using the primary navigation zone to
operate either of the GUI screens, you can use an external USB mouse.
This can be plugged into any of the USB connectors on the PRO X. The USB
mouse behaves in the same way as any PC mouse. For more information,
see “Using an external USB mouse” in Chapter 26.
• External USB keyboard A USB keyboard can be used to operate either of
the GUI screens. For more information, see “Using an external USB keyboard”
in Chapter 26.
• MIDI Standard 5-pin connectors are housed in the rear panel for use
as MIDI in, out and through ports. These are tted on the I/O units and,
therefore, are available at both the FOH and the stage locations.
• USB USB ports are provided on all units and are, therefore, available at the
FOH locations. In addition, the PRO X provides USB host ports (left of GUI
screens) for keyboard, mouse and removable storage (memory stick).
• External monitor The control centre has high density D-type connectors
on the rear panel of the PRO Series Control Centre that carry VGA signals for
external monitor connection. For more information, see “Using an external
monitor” in Chapter 26.