Uno Series - Quick Start Guide
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1. od 7 XILICA Front Panel 1 Power Status LED A blue Power Status LED will light to notify you that the Uno device is connected to a power source and switched to the On position 2 Network Status LED e When the processor has an Ethernet cable network cable connected the orange Network status LED on the front of the processor will light once the processor initializes If there is no Ethernet network cable attached it remains off Note When the Network status LED is on it does not mean that you have established a Network Connection only that an Ethernet or network cable is connected to the processor Proper Network Connection and Operation is indicated displayed only in the software s Network View page see the Network View amp Connection section of this guide e When the processor and software are connected and communicating the orange Network status light will flash 3 Input Output Signal Indicators Each Input and Output channel has a dual colour LED signal indicator Green for signal present at 40 dBu and Red at 17 dBu at the advent of analog clipping XILICA AUDIO DESIGN CANADA ASIA EUROPE i Audio Design Uno Series Quick Start Guide PUTS z o D a Rear Panel Power On Off Switch Fuse Compartment Should you need to replace the fuse use a T Series 2 5A 250v fuse Ensure power to the device is disconnected when replacing the fuse Power Input Connector Insert the2. 9 address manually assigned to it 2 Where a non DHCP direct or indirectly connected single processor device is not reverting to its default IP address and or is holding onto its previous address and 3 Software Firmware incompatibility Solutions 1 See instructions on Page 9 amp 10 13 amp 14 Manual Assignment of IP Addresses 2 See Page 5 amp 6 to reset the processor to its Default IP address and 3 Check device firmware version in Network View amp perform a processor Firmware Update as described on Page 11 15 Those connection solutions resolve 99 of any Yellow indicator connection issues but to assist further when the indicator is Yellow you can hover your cursor over the device and there is a pop up Tooltip message to tell you the kind of issues it has detected A few message and solution examples below Message Device not ready Solution Wait a minute or two till the device is ready and it should then connect and the indicator turn Green if successful Solution If the indicator remains Yellow close the NeuConsole software and then re open Or Reset the processor Message Device Schematic Not ready Solution The processor has already been loaded with a DSP design Give the connection process a minute to connect and if it does not connect close the NeuConsole software open it again select Start Network View and you should now see that the processor is connected and operational as indicated by
3. RBRERRRRRE SISSSSIS 35555555 wNae oN oOo mewn oo ss Password Information Password Appearance Text Color Object C Font Size ee pm gt gt gt gt i al TAH AAAA 8 Double clicking on the Input DSP module provides parameter access to the master input Polarity Mute Digital Trim amp Meters Plus via a secondary button located within the opened Input module the processors Mic Line Pre Amp parameter controls see below on Page 15 XILICA AUDIO DESIGN CANADA ASIA EUROPE li Audio Design Uno Series Quick Start Guide Project Design Mode Switch to Online Mode UNO U08082 Analog Input Mic Line Pre Amp Setup Page 15 9 Click the grey Mic Line Pre Amp Setup button in the opened Input module above left to open the processors Mic Line Pre Amp module above right to make parameter adjusts to the processors Mic Line Pre Amp Mic Line selection Phantom Power and Analog Trim 17 Label DSP Module Source and Destination Connections During or after completing your parameter adjustments soend some time labeling the DSP module I O Source and Destination connections Point amp click on any wire to highlight it then type a new label name in the Component Properties Link Information Source and Destination label area at the right of the work area As shown in the Matrix mixer at the far right Source Destination labels will populate opened DSP modules like t
4. C okt 3AF AC 0060 3512 8A 9E aio iel UNO UOS08 del MINI SS 8 Sw Version 4 3 0 Version 5 1 7 Open Device d If your processor and software have Not connected properly you will see a Red or Yellow connection indicator to the left of the processor or device model indicating a connection or operational problem Network Connection Indicators UNO LOG0S UNO U0808 OFF NEUPANEL MINI S8 8 Sw IP 192 168 2 35 DHCP MAC 00 60 35 12 7F 0F Model UNO U0808 Version 5 1 2 Open Device e Green Connected and operational e Yellow Connected but Not Operational e Red The processor is offline not connected no communication between the NeuConsole software and the processor Check cables and connections Note This could be a temporary offline interruption if the processor is busy performing a firmware upgrade re booting searching for DHCP or defaulting to its default IP address XILICA AUDIO DESIGN CANADA ASIA EUROPE bet simm ai te ay es ll Audio Design Uno Series Quick Start Guide 12 Connection Problems While in Network View if there is a Yellow network connection indicator next to the processor device model the device is connected online but Not Ready Not Operational a The three most common reasons for this Yellow connection indicator is the result of 1 A non d DHCP connection where multiple processors are in use and each device needs a unique IP Page
5. IEC plug connector end of the supplied cable into the rear panel of the Uno Connect the AC end of the cord into an AC power source of the correct voltage and frequency 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Ethernet Connector Uno utilizes a TCP protocol for communication with the host PC running the NeuConsole software The port is a standard RJ45 Ethernet jack IP Reset Button See the IP Reset Reset Processor Network Settings section in this guide Logic Control Input Output Port Utilizing twisted pair wire with an attached terminal block you can use external signals to control parameters such as triggering presets within NeuConsole Analog Line Outputs Euro Phoenix style terminal block output connections utilizing 3 5mm terminal block connectors included Use balanced shielded audio cabling Uno has eight 8 or sixteen 16 outputs depending on the model Analog Mic Line Inputs Euro Phoenix style terminal block input connections utilizing 3 5mm terminal block connectors included Use balanced shielded audio cabling Uno has eight 8 or sixteen 16 switchable Mic Line inputs w 48v phantom power depending on the model Install the NeuConsole Software The USB drive included with each processor includes a copy of the Uno s NeuConsole software or you can download the Windows 7 Vista XP compatible NeuConsole software from our web site and install on your computer www xilica com Note The Microsoft installation program process remem
6. Je XILICA Audio Design Uno Series Quick Start Guide Page 1 Uno Series Hybrid Architecture Apps Based DSP Quick Start Guide 1 What s in the Box e Uno U0808 0816 1608 1616 or 1608AEC model version hardware device e This hard copy of the Quick Start Guide e USB drive with Software Help File Quick Start Guide Spec Sheets e IEC socket detachable power cable e Detachable 3 5mm Euro terminal block connectors 2 What you need to provide e A Windows PC 1GHz or higher processor e Windows 7 Vista or XP e 500 MB of free storage space e 16 Bit or higher colours e 1Gormore RAM e Network Ethernet interface e Ethernet cable Cat5 or 6 3 Getting Help e The included NeuConsole software the Windows software that controls the Uno processing and hardware includes a Help File That help file provides a detailed User Manual software and hardware as well as this Quick Start Guide If you have questions beyond your understanding of the included User Manual and Quick Start Guide please contact e Technical Support at support xilica com Web Site www xilica com e North America Contact Technical Support at 905 770 0055 ext 3 9am 5pm EST e Europe Contact Technical Support Marco Koorstra at 31 29940 1100 e Asia Contact Technical Support Tim Cheung at 86 13602279067 XILICA AUDIO DESIGN CANADA ASIA EUROPE M Audio Design Uno Series Quick Start Guide Important Safety Information 1 READ THES
7. Project About Help Component Libraries IK U0808 QSG On Line Bs Component Properties Component Name Type ID Container Information P a g e 1 4 Container Size 4500 x 3000 Read Only Lock Neutrino Processors PEEEEeee ee aaaa a T E BEEP EE EEE EY EEEE BEE EEE Neutrino Processors Dante AAAA 22 oowoo 8 2 33 Appearance Text Color m F UNO U08082 Object Color z gt Font Size 12 Neutrino Processors AEC Neutrino Processors Dante AEC Uno Processors Dante Uno Processors AEC UNO U08082 fX m 5 As shown above the pre designed Uno App Device Design schematic we imported now resides in the U0808 processor module in the work area and when opened it reveal all of its DSP modules and the DSP module schematic layout 6 Once the Component Libraries menu on the left is not required it can be minimized to provide more space to arrange items The Component Properties menu on the right can remain open until you label all your wired I O Source and Destination connections described on Page 15 17 Then it too can be minimized shown below amp on Page 15 7 Double clicking on any DSP module opens that module so you can make parameter adjustments to each DSP module as required as shown below Project Design Mode Switch to Online Mode gt Component Properties Component Name Container Information Container Size Read Only Lock
8. begin working with the NeuConsole software and your Uno processor go to our web site at www xilica com and from our Uno Apps Library select and save to a folder in your computer some or all of the pre designed Uno App Device Designs sxml files These are the pre designed DSP App Device Design schematics for a variety of applications that you will select from to use in your NeuConsole software and Uno processor in order to accommodate your DSP project design requirements Page 5 8 Initial Device Connectivity The Uno series of digital processors run on a network based infrastructure and are configured and controlled by a host computer via Ethernet using the NeuConsole software A network connection can be made between your computer and Uno via A A DHCP enabled Router Server or Router Server Switch POE Switch combination as recommended and shown below or B A Non DHCP enabled Direct connection or Indirectly via an Ethernet switch The primary difference between these two connection methods is the automatic IP address assignment that DHCP provides in A Processor Processor Ethernet CATSe Cable POE Switch Wall Controls A DHCP Enabled Router Server or Router Server Switch Combo Connection e The Uno processor device boots up with DHCP enabled by default so with DHCP enabled routers and servers Uno will automatically obtain an IP address upon connection and power up This may take a minute or two as the
9. determine your home networking information as it applies to manually assigning a unique static IP address to your computer a b A Q SS SA The first step is to open the Start Menu and select Control Panel _ Network and Internet Click View Network Status and Tasks under the Network and pp nka Choose homegroup and sharing options Internet header as shown at the right Click on Change adapter settings on the left most tab Control Panel IE Left Click on Local Area Connection and click the E Properties button Select Internet Protocol Version 4 Change advanced sharing TCP IPv4 then click Properties to access the manual IP settings Set up your IP address to be 192 168 1 X where the X can be any value from 0 255 but unique from the other devices that you already manually assigned unique IP addresses to Use the following settings for your PC s unique static address IP Address 192 168 1 X Example IP might be 192 168 1 185 based on my Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 unique device addresses above Gateway 192 168 1 1 DNS Servers 192 168 1 1 If you set up your devices as per step 13 on Page 9 amp 10 above you will now see them appear online and connected in Network View in the NeuConsole software XILICA AUDIO DESIGN CANADA ASIA EUROPE i Audio Design Uno Series Quick Start Guide 15 Firmware Upgrade to Processor Device Once you have the processor device and the NeuConso
10. on the rear of the Uno processor Resetting the processor to its default IP address of 169 254 128 128 will have you connecting directly quickly and without problems when no DHCP is available Please see IP Reset Push Button Reset Processor Network Settings instructions l i san Page 6 below if you are creating a non DHCP direct or indirect connection Note Most modern computers can now detect a direct connection so you can use a straight through Ethernet cable for the direct connection if there is a direct connection issue that persists then you might try a crossover type Ethernet cable Note Your PC should be set to Obtain IP Address Automatically which is the common default setting in most PC s IP Reset Push Button Reset Processor Network Settings DHCP not available Follow these instructions prior to powering up the processor and opening the NeuConsole software a At the rear of the processor you will see a small round recessed push button labeled IP Reset just to the right of the Ethernet connector looking from the back You are able to push this reset push button inward using the point of a pen or a small pointed object b Press the IP Reset push button inward and while holding it pushed in power up the processor device c Wait 5 seconds after power up and then release the IP Reset push button d Wait for the processor to power up completely this will take a minute or so as it initializes a
11. software and processor creating new design projects opening and working on saved DSP design project files transferring saving your DSP design projects to the processor and working in Online Mode and Open Device mode e For more detailed operational guidance please see the detailed User Manual that can be viewed in the NeuConsole software Help File information saved on the USB drive packaged with each processor this Quick Start Guide can be found in both locations as well or contact Xilica using the contact information on Page 1 Again from everyone here at Xilica Audio Design thank you for your support Kind regards Barry Steinburg barry xilica com Unoquickstartguide v0100 NA fw5 1 2 sw5 1 0 VP IZA AT IPRIER FARRIS AL COAAIARNA Z APIA LS Pri innnr XI IIl A Al ff IO DE IGN CA N A A A SJA FI J R PF AILICA AULT IU LJ C JIJIN CAIVNVALA AJIA CUNRYU I L g 4
12. the Green network connection indicator to the left of the processor device model Solution If not connected reset the processor see IP Reset Button Reset Processor on Page 6 Message DSP Processing Error Solution This could be a bad DSP Design schematic You may need to reload the DSP schematic and restart and or restart device to reset its DSP chip Message Error in Firmware Upgrade Solution It will print out an error code when you hover your cursor over the device in Network View Do Firmware Upgrade again 13 Manual Assignment of IP Addresses To Multiple Devices No DHCP Unique manually assigned static IP addresses are required for each processor or device Each processor or device indirectly connected to the PC via a network switch or hub Note Make sure your computer is set to Obtain IP Address Automatically We will set your computer s static IP Address after changing the IP Addresses on all the processors and devices first To manually assign static IP addresses to multiple processors and devices a Connect device number one directly to your PC reset its IP address as described on Page 6 IP Reset and establish a connection between the device and your PC NeuConsole software f f IOANA AIT A B IO AIL COCA NIANA yf A CIA J DADC XILICA AUDIO DESIGN CANADA ASIA EUROPE b moms Aly it also A i Ean l a rr Audio Design Uno Series Quick Start G
13. DA WH a AMANTAN EEA a id oii T Object Color lt gt i Cece eee e ccc cc cece ccccecccccceccccce Font Size 12 Neutrino Processors AEC Neutrino Processors Dante AEC TEKET eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee TEER C RAER SETREE RASERER i TEAN EAEN AEE REENE SAFENA ANA AEE NA AREER A EENET RESREENESEEE A i Uno Processors Dante pin l a e lie E A 51 5 E 78 Glee T Sra ain Sia 6 a Sib e 6 4 eve Jeeta a 6 S 4 8 9 Be lt 6 6 Ses XILICA AUDIO DESIGN CANADA ASIA EUROPE ll Audio Design Uno Series Quick Start Guide Map Physical Device With the red Uno U0808 processor module for this application placed in the Project View Design Mode work area as shown above on Page 12 and when the processor device is connected to the NeuConsole software we need to Map or connect the Uno s software processor module in the work area with the actual physical Uno processor device that is connected to the PC Page 13 i KNEGT NEKE N M SE To Map Physical Device right click the red Uno U0808 ee re se ee ee eee ee processor module in the work area Select Map Physical ped AA ST i i Spey Seer Device as shown at right and select the processor device esi Sad oe SIILIN sen E ennnee model you are working with from the drop down list Once hee Save Module Value to Preset 9 2112112 SS Pee Enoe on Cunen Prese j 1 adhe re ee done as shown below and on p
14. E INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated 2 KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS Page 2 The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 HEED ALL WARNINGS All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use of instructions should be followed 5 DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR WATER Do not use the product near water For example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 6 CLEAN ONLY WITH DRY CLOTH Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning 7 DO NOT BLOCK ANY VENTILATION OPENINGS Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the limit and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 8 DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES This Product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators stoves or other products including amplifiers tha
15. Introduction and Description e Thank you Hello from everyone here at Xilica Audio Design and thank you for purchasing our Uno Series digital processor Since Uno is setup and controlled by a host computer via Ethernet it is important that we get you connected and up and running as quickly and easily as possible Thus the first portion of this Quick Start Guide is dedicated to getting the Uno processor and the NeuConsole software connected and operating If you have any suggestions for making this quick start guide better in that or any regard please bring them to my attention at barry xilica com and we will make those changes Page 3 e Uno Series Digital Processor Designed in Canada and built on the audio performance reputation of our 40 Bit Floating Point DSP Engine and High Performance 24 Bit Converters Uno is an Apps based DSP that bridges the gap between fixed architecture and open architecture drag amp drop type processors We call Uno a Hybrid architecture DSP Simply download a pre designed Uno App Device Design into Uno using the included NeuConsole software There is a pre designed Uno DSP App for just about every application and with input from users our web site apps library will continue to grow future proofing your Uno hardware investment Uno is available in four I O model configurations 8x8 8x16 16x8 and 16x16 with Mic Line input selection per input 48v phantom power and high performance mic pre amps Hardware
16. age 14 notice that the Bm Lope in EE ee processor module in the Project View Design Mode work Export Device Design to File ire Aree ical Device ana aa area has turned from a light see through red color to Solid Map Physical Device KAASE ioc rails UNO U0808 00 60 35 12 7F 0F red indicating Map success ee ee ee aces Importing a Pre Designed Uno App Device Design into your Processor Module Again right click the red Uno U0808 processor module in the Project View Design Mode work area and select Import Device Design from File as shown below That will take you to the folder where you saved your pre designed Uno App Device Designs early on in this quick start guide or you can browse to the file where you saved them Uno Apps are sxml files New Project Saved DSP design projects are pjxmI files Open Project E a a a p E G e He e Fe ee te oe oe te Ot l l d d dH u Mr S C C i Re Open mrg ee p 2 ppal Look in Uno App e a i eee a E My Predesigned Uno Apps U1616 X Series for Nathan sxml GLE Anaig bn 1 Analog Out 1 i E zB lad ig pp D l J Slee amp ee ee He amp e s MM Analg In 2 palog Cut 2 Recent Places gt Y0808 Gain_Sharing_AutoMixer sxml u Tl Anak bn 3 Copy Chie _ U0808 Gating_AutoMixer sxml E Ancibog bn 4 as f __ U0808 Home_Theater sxml Analog In 5 Delete Del als Deskt
17. bers what location you installed from the first time you load the NeuConsole software into your computer This can cause issues if you try and load a new software Version update from a different location than the location originally used to load the NeuConsole software into your computer USB Internet Download etc Solution Simply un install the old NeuConsole software version in Control Panel before you update your software version each time You won t have any update issues and you won t have to remember what location you loaded the software from previously or what the source was USB Internet etc e Make sure the NeuConsole Software version is the latest version see About menu vs the web site Make sure the processors Firmware version is compatible with software view device firmware version in Network View See information on Page 4 6 and Page 11 15 to assist e lf you have a personal Firewall setup on your computer a Firewall popup window might be displayed during the software installation to ask whether users want to Block or Allow NeuConsole from accessing the network Select Allow to continue installation e Once installed and working close the NeuConsole software for now until you are instructed to open it again XILICA AUDIO DESIGN CANADA ASIA EUROPE Page 4 i Audio Design Uno Series Quick Start Guide 7 Download and Save Pre Designed Uno App Device Designs Before you
18. devices look for DHCP to obtain their IP address e Available DHCP is the recommended connection method Where our NeuPanel Series wall controls will be used to remotely control the processor we recommend the use of a low cost router along with a POE switch This combo will provide DHCP as well as power to the wall controls over their Ethernet cable by way of the switches POE feature Power Over Ethernet Note Linksys routers NetGear switches have tested well D Link routers have not B Non DHCP Enabled Direct or Indirect Connection When the processor is connected directly to a computer or indirectly via a switch or hub and DHCP is not available to assign IP addresses the connection process is not automatic 1 A Single Processor or Device in the Network Only No DHCP Available Once no DHCP is detected a single direct or indirectly connected processor device will either try to connect using the IP address last assigned and stored in the device or attempt to revert to is default IP address of 169 254 128 128 Under some conditions the processor might refuse to relinquish its stored IP address or revert to its default IP XILICA AUDIO DESIGN CANADA ASIA EUROPE ll Audio Design Uno Series Quick Start Guide address and thus refuse to connect To simplify and speed this non DHCP enabled connection we recommend that before you power up your device you should Reset the processor to its Default IP Address using the IP Reset Button
19. dicating that you are in Online Mode g Note You can make parameter adjustments to the DSP modules while in Online Mode When you do upon switching back to Design Mode you will be asked do you want to copy the Online Mode device parameter changes back to your project file yes or no So you can make all kinds of parameter adjustment changes to the DSP modules in Online Mode hear their effect live and not affect the related DSP design project file as saved on your PC if you select No from that menu Or select Yes to modify your project file and continue working or Yes and Save As immediately to save the changed processor settings to a brand new project file Careful here not to write over your saved project file if you do not mean to XILICA AUDIO DESIGN CANADA ASIA EUROPE Audio Design Uno Series Quick Start Guide 20 Working Offline Of course you can import an Uno App work on a DSP design project and save it to a file while Offline no processor device connected no Map Physical Device action taken and without transferring your work to the processor device right away Then later connect processor open your saved project Map Physical Device and transfer save your saved DSP design project file to the processor device by selecting the Switch to Online Mode button Page 17 21 Open Design Project The Open Design Project selection in the NeuConsole Startup window or Open Project as
20. evices DSP design schematic to check out its settings or to make new live DSP module parameter adjustments 2 Connect to the processor device Open the NeuConsole software From the NeuConsole Startup window select Start Network r View cI UNO U0308 d In the Network View window as shown at the right make sure the network connection indicator to the left of the processor ipet device model is Green connected and operational eS e At the bottom see the Open Device button as shown at the Version 4_3_0 right op f Select Open Device to open the DSP design project as saved A on the connected physical processor device QQ A 22 XILICA AUDIO DESIGN CANADA ASIA EUROPE i Audio Design Uno Series Quick Start Guide g h 24 25 Once open the processors DSP is active live just as it was in Online Mode And as it is when in Online Mode the color scheme in Open Device mode is Red instead of blue as a reminder Double click DSP modules to open and make parameter adjustments to the DSP modules in real time Note Any parameter changes you make from Open Device mode will only be maintained in the processor device itself and can Not be saved to the specific DSP design project file as saved on your PC Thus parameter changes can be made but no one can accidently alter the original saved DSP design project file while working in the Open Device operating mode But
21. he matrix mixer see Hall A Hall B labels Matrix Mixer K Component Properties Link Information Source Label PODIUM MIC 1 Desi Label PODIUM MIC 1 Propagate Labe lt o Name gt 18 Save Project Switch to onime mode a Click the Save Project Disc located to the right of the zoom control at the top of the Project View work area to Save Project As or Save your DSP design project each time a DSP parameter adjustment is made the Save Project Disc will re appear OR Select Save Project As under the File menu at the top left of the application to name and save your design project and Save Project to save as you work Note This saves the DSP design project you are working on to your PC not to the physical processor device See Switch to Online Mode below to accomplish that We recommend that you Save As the project file twice Once to create a Master File and a second time to create a Work File Continue working with the Work File update the Master File appropriately and the Master File is protected At the end of the project continue running the system with the Work File rename it to Master Ver 2 or other i Audio Design Uno Series Quick Start Guide 19 Switch to Online Mode Transfer Save DSP design project to the physical device Once your DSP design project parameter adjustments are completed and saved to your PC you can transfer save your work to the connected physical p
22. le software connected and operational and before you start work on a DSP design project make sure your processor has the latest firmware installed www xilica com verify download latest firmware save file to your PC and 16 XILICA Mee NeuConsole Startup New Design Project Start a new audio design project proceed below with firmware upgrade procedure if required Page 11 Note Do not disrupt power during the Firmware Upgrade process In Network View as shown below left Right click the device Select Firmware Upgrade from the menu and follow the instructions As indicated during the firmware upgrade procedure a firmware upgrade will erase all saved data on the device Thus perform this procedure before you load a complete DSP Design Project into the processor device or re transfer save a saved project design file to the processor device after the processor firmware upgrade is complete Xilica NeuConso File Settings About Help Look in Ji Uno Upgrade e ef E Date modified Type 6 8 2012 4 34 PM Disc Image Name UNO_4 1 Limg a y Recent Places Desktop Flash Front Panel NeuConsole Software Project View Design Mode You are able to work with the NeuConsole software without being connected to the network and processor Offline but for the purpose of this guide example we are establishing a network connection first before beginning to work on a New Design Project In the foll
23. nd sets its default IP address When complete the Network status LED will light and remain on e You can verify your network connection in step 11 on Page 7 amp 8 Note Some Uno processors were manufactured with a different IP Reset switch that was hidden behind a removable cover on the rear of the processor If yours is like that Remove the small black cover on the rear of the processor near the Ethernet connector remove 2 small screws Looking from the back of the processor you will see a small black Reset Switch to the right of the Ethernet connector Press this Reset Switch forward lightly with your finger and while holding it pressed forward power up the processor Wait 5 seconds after power up and then release the Reset Switch balance as above Note Although not as reliable each connected device also has a software IP reset function In Network View right click the device and select Remote Reset 2 Multiple Processor Devices Connected to the Network No DHCP Available Where you will be connecting multiple Uno processors in your network and DHCP is not available the user will have to manually assign unique static IP addresses to each processor device See Manual Assignment of IP Addresses on Page 9 amp 10 13 amp 14 i Audio Design Uno Series Quick Start Guide Processor Device Connected and Powered Up With your processor device s connected as a network or directly to your computer power on all de
24. omponent Neutrino Processors Name Type ID Container Information Container Size 4500x3000 Neutrino Processors Dante Read Only Lock Appearance Text Color lt gt Object Color lt gt Neutrino Processors AEC Font Size 12 Neutrino Processors Dante AEC Uno Processors Uno Processors Dante Note Once you are in Project View working on a DSP design you are able to switch back and forth between Project View and Network View by selecting the grey Network View Project View button at the top right of the work page area Processor Module From the System Components menu under Component Libraries on the left click and drag the Uno processor module you are going to use for your application and this DSP design project onto the white work area For our example we chose the Uno U0808 You will notice that the Uno U0808 processor module placed in the project view design mode work area is a light see through red color ilica NeuConsole File Settings Project About Help Component Libraries Design Mode Switch to Online Mode Component Properties Component Site Managers Name UNO U0380S Type ID Neutrino Processors Position Neutrino Processors Dante pia i d a c0 6 Ge ale dais 6 80 08 ert 616 SiGe T Sie 6G ashe re 61s A T a e s ow SiGe S Height 235 Appearance ene eeeen ad eee askew os weede ess aeie ons Text Color gt P8esseeaaE Qe2gg 0000 Nw ON
25. on sx eee located at the top right of the Project View Design Mode work area page a ae 11 Network View and Connection BB Do not show this menu at next startup Click Start Network View from the NeuConsole Start Up window The Network View displays all processor and control devices connected to the network plus information such as the processor device model a green yellow or red network connection indicator the IP address and the devices Firmware version In Network View as shown below you should now see your processor device model connected to the network router block and the Network Connection Indicator to the left of the processor device model should be Green meaning it is connected and operational UNO LIOGOS m IP 192 168 2 3 DHCP MAC 00260 35 12 7F 0F Model UNO UOSOS LAE E E 1 2 op O XILICA AUDIO DESIGN CANADA ASIA EUROPE Audio Design Uno Series Quick Start Guide c Note the Firmware version of the processor or device as in version 4_3_0 below left Any device firmware software incompatibility will be indicated in Network View with either a Red warning symbol connected but firmware is not compatible must upgrade device firmware or a Yellow symbol connected and may function but firmware is not a recommended version both shown below See Firmware Upgrade on Pg 11 15 Page 8 ON UNO U0Z08 ON Lae EE IP 192 168 2 35 DHCP IP 192 165 2 12 DHCP m
26. op _ U0808 Mic_Processor sxml ie Analog in 6 z ee Analog in 7 mae SLE Anak In 3 Save Module Value to Preset a Libraries _ U0816 Gain_Sharing_AutoMixer sxml U0808 Sound_Reinforcement sxml _ U0808 Stereo_Mixer sxml ke Logic in 1 _ U0816 Gating_AutoMixer sxml E Logic In 2 _ U0816 N Gating_AutoMixer sxml ae Logic in 3 ee Logic in 4 U0816 N NetworklO sxml _ U0816 Sound_Reinforcement sxml Import Device Deisgn from File i _ U1616 Gain_Sharing_AutoMixer sxml ss _ U1616 Sound_Reinforcement sxml Export Device Design to File File name E E 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 ee ew E a a ff of 2 of oe of me Map Physical Device Seo a Files of type Device Design File sxml a a a a a a a 2 a Fe te eo Fe Fe te Fe ee te Oe le d y d d ll Select the pre designed Uno App device design sxml file you want to use for this application and then click Open We chose the U0808 Gain Sharing Auto Mixer app the Uno app you choose must match the processor module you are using For example you cannot load a U1616 pre designed Uno App into a U0808 processor module and device XILICA AUDIO DESIGN CANADA ASIA EUROPE py AltGr A i Audio Design Uno Series Quick Start Guide 4 Wait a few seconds and then double click the red Uno U0808 processor module in the Project View Design Mode work area By Xilica Onso Fa _ File Settings
27. owing example the processor is connected and operational New Design Project ti Xi If you are still in the Network View window Go to File at the top Aboot tein left and select New Project in order to begin a new DSP design teen oer yJ Xilica NeuConsole project Exit Console If you have just opened the software from the NeuConsole Open Design Project Open an existing project for control modification SS Startup window as shown on the left you can select New Start Network View Control online Devices in your network Design Project in order to begin a new DSP design project XILICA AUDIO DESIGN CANADA ASIA EUROPE M AILIVA Audio Design Uno Series Quick Start Guide Project View Design Mode Work Area Either will open the Project View Design Mode work area page as shown below and as identified by the white dotted alignment work area See the Project Design Mode and the red Switch to Online Mode headings amp buttons at the top left and center of the work area See the grey Network View Project View button at the top right above Component Properties See the Component Libraries menu onthe far Page 12 left and the Component Properties menu at the far right of the Project View Design Mode work area page as shown below bJ Xilica NeuCon F File Settings Project About Help Component Libraries Design Mode Switch to Online Mode gt Component Properties C
28. revent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges 14 REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL SERVICING IS REQUIRED WHEN THE APPARATUS HAS BEEN DAMAGED IN ANYWAY SUCH AS WHEN THE POWER SUPPLY CORD OR PLUG IS DAMAGED LIQUID HAS BEEN SPILLED OR OBJECTS HAVE FALLEN INTO THE APPARATUS THE APPARATUS HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DOES NOT OPERATE NORMALLY OR HAS BEEN DROPPED 15 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 16 APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS The lightning flashwith arrowhead C T J0 N symbol within an equilateral triangle is intendedto alert the user RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK to the presence of uninsulated DO NOT OPEN ps dangerous voltage withinthe product s enclosurethat may beof sufficient magnitudeto constitute a CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF risk to persons ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT The exclamation point within an REMOVE COVER OR BACK equilateral triangle isintended to alert the userto the presence of NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS important operating and INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO maintenance servicing instructions in the literature QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL accompanying the appliance XILICA AUDIO DESIGN CANADA ASIA EUROPE Audio Design Uno Series Quick Start Guide 4
29. rocessor device To do this Page 16 a Click the red Switch to Online Mode button at the top of the Project View Design Mode work area page as shown on page 15 b This button selection actually performs two functions at the same time it transfers or saves your DSP design project to the connected processor device and that processor is now Online and active live c Follow instructions shown save project if not already saved etc An Hour Glass symbol and the prompt Preparing Devices Please Wait will appear once the process begins of transferring saving your DSP design project to the physical processor device d Any problems check Auto Warning Messages in Network View regarding any Firmware Incompatibility with Software will not load your design into device if any incompatibility When complete e Note that the Design Mode label at the top of the page has changed to Online Mode and that the Switch to Online Mode button has been re named Switch to Design Mode Thus you are able to quickly switch back and forth between Online Mode and Design Mode Mi Xilica NeuConsole Soa File Settings Project About Help Network Viev U0808 Online Mode all mods open Online Mode Switch to Design Mode MAAAL fe ooo f Note above that the tool bars at the top of the Online Mode work area page the opened DSP design layout and the DSP modules are now Red not blue in
30. selected under File is where you open or access previously worked on and saved DSP design project files as compared to creating a New Design Project as we did in this guide above e n both cases the saved DSP design project file once opened will appear in your Project View Design Mode work area along with the specific Uno processor module used in the saved design project Double click the processor module in the work area to view the saved DSP design project schematic layout Double click DSP modules to open them and make parameter adjustments as required e Save your work as you go and the balance of your work operations are the same as described above in New Design Project 22 Component Properties Menu The Component Properties menu on the right side of the Project View work area normally provides the means to alter specific characteristics of each individual DSP Module and to make name changes when the NeuConsole software is used in conjunction with a Neutrino Series DSP only In Uno fewer component properties can be named and changed but included is the ability to label all DSP module I O Source amp Destination points as shown on Pg 15 17 23 Open Device Quick Access to a Programmed Processor Device If you are connecting to a processor device that already has an Uno DSP Design Project programmed and saved into it that processor is likely installed and operating and you need quick access to the physical processor d
31. t produces heat 9 DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THE POLARIZED OR GROUNDING TYPE PLUG A Polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prongs are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 PROTECT THE POWER CORD FROM BEING WALKED ON OR PINCHED PARTICULARLY AT PLUGS CONVENIENCE RECEPTACLES AND THE POINT WHERE THEY EXIT FROM THE APPARATUS 11 ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER 12 USE ONLY WITH CART STAND TRIPOD BRACKET OR TABLE SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR SOLD WITH THE APPARATUS WHEN A CART IS USED USE CAUTION WHEN MOVING THE CART APPARATUS TO AVOID INJURY FROM TIP OVER Do not place this unit on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The unit may fall causing serious injury to someone and serious damage to the appliance A unit and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 13 UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME For added protection for this unit during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will p
32. uide Next in Network View as shown below left right e click the connected processor or device and select Device Setup Seed ae In the Network Properties window as shown at the suai i ee right select Change Network Configuration in Device Name UNO 008 Update Device Name order to disable DHCP and to insert IP addresses Device Security Configuration Te eM fl Change Password Page 10 Settings About Help i etwork Configuration provides two built in e test procedures st pene UNO U0808 device security and device information Change Network Configuration Network Connectivity Test Start TCP Test ister Start UDP Test Serena With the DHCP button disabled assign the unique IP Address of 192 168 1 X to the first processor device where X is a unique number between 0 amp 255 When finished Select Apply to save changes and then Done to exit Complete steps 1 thru 4 above for each subsequent processor or device so that each is assigned its own unique static IP address example might be 192 168 1 180 181 182 etc Your devices will appear Offline until you assign a static IP address for your PC as described below Once all processors and devices have their own unique IP address we will do the same for your PC in 14 below 14 A Static IP Address for your Computer Multiple Devices No DHCP In this section we will be navigating through Microsoft Windows to
33. vices On power up the processors blue Power Status LED will light If the processor has an Ethernet cable network cable connected the orange Network Status LED Page 7 on the front of the processor will light once the processor initializes If there is no Ethernet network cable attached it will remain off Note This does not mean that you have established a Network Connection only that an Ethernet or network cable is connected to the processor Proper Network Connection and Operation is indicated displayed only in the software s Network View page see Network View amp Connection below Upon being powered up the processor will search for a DHCP router or server to obtain an IP address If it locates DHCP it will connect quickly If you are using a direct or indirect Non DHCP connection you will have followed the instructions on Page 5 amp 6 9 amp 10 to connect to a single processor or multiple processors where DHCP is not available When the processor and software are connected and commands are being sent to the device the orange Network status LED will flash 10 Launch the NeuConsole Software Upon opening the NeuConsole software you will be J xiLICA NeuConsole Startup shown the NeuConsole StartUp window It provides 3 possible selections New Design Project Open GREED Stacia new ewilo design project Design Project and Start Network View Network View will also be available to you as a separate butt
34. you can Export and save any processor setting changes as a reference file only by right clicking the processor device in Network View and selecting Export Device Design You are not however able to use that exported reference file to create a new DSP design in Uno it is a reference only of setting changes made to the processor in Open Device mode Page 18 You must be working with that exact specific DSP design project file as saved on your PC and working in Design Mode and Online Mode in order for the parameter changes you made to the physical processor device while in Open Device mode to be accessible and savable to the project file and there are safety reminders and permissions required in order to accomplish that to protect your original as saved design project file Note Changes made in Open Device mode can also be viewed when in Online Mode if you choose No in the permissions window after selecting the Switch to Online Mode button Uno Series DSP Remote Control The Uno processor can be remotely controlled using its NeuConsole software GUI with the logic input output ports using the optional NeuPanel Mini and Touch Series programmable wall controls or any third party controller See www xilica com for spec sheets and information or contact Xilica using the contact information provided on Page 1 Additional Operational Guidance That should get you connected operational downloading pre designed Uno Apps into the
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