Getting Started | ![]() |
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Connect and Power Up |
Mains power
- Plug in all PSU IEC mains leads. To prevent the cable pulling out hook it into the P-clip provided.
Connecting iLive with EtherSound Control = Plug a CAT5 cable into any one of the 3 NETWORK sockets on the MixRack and on the Surface. Do not use more than one cable for this connection. Audio = Plug a CAT5 cable between the ESA OUT on the MixRack and ESA IN on the Surface. Only one cable is needed for this bi-directional link. Connecting iLive with ACE This applies if you have an iLive with the newer RAB2 module with ACE option fitted to Port A at both ends. Plug a single CAT5 cable between the ACE port A of the MixRack and Surface. Bridge the Ethernet control over ACE by using a short CAT5 cable to connect one of the 3 NETWORK sockets to the ACE module BRIDGE socket. Do this at both ends. Connecting T Series with ACE Plug a single CAT5 cable between the ACE port A of the MixRack and Surface. The Ethernet control is bridged over the ACE connection. Note on network settings The Surface and MixRack will only connect if their network addresses are compatible. Factory default addresses are 192.168.1.1/2/3 (MixRack/Surface/TouchScreen) on Subnet 255.255.255.0. If the system fails to connect refer to the help on Troubleshooting. Note on CAT5 cables - For NETWORK and EtherSound connections the maximum cable length is 100m (330’). Use CAT5 cable approved by Digigram for the EtherSound connection. For ACE connection maximum length is 120m (400'). We recommend using Neutrik Ethercon locking XLR type RJ45 plugs. Power up - Switch on the MixRack and Surface. ~15 sec - Relays switch and MixRack passes audio. ~1 min - Surface control active. ~2 min - TouchScreen active. Note - If a password is set for the current user the Surface control becomes active after the TouchScreen has booted and password entered. Check indicators: PSU and module ON ES RX and TX flash Network and ACE Link/Act flash System Lock on Check that there are no 'red cross' errors X on the TouchScreen Status screen. Power down - Power down the TouchScreen first. Use the TouchScreen UTILITY / Power Down screen. Then switch off the Surface and MixRack. iLive stores the current settings on power down and restores them on power up. |