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FR-8 and FR-16 Remote Control Operating Manual Overview The FR-8 and FR-16 are Ethernet-based remote controllers for all Ashly NE (network enabled) products with DSP capabilities. Each fader and it’ s push button LED can be programmed to adjust signal level, select input source, or mute the signal. The FR remotes are ideal for networked sound[...]
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Operating Manual - FR-8 and FR-16 Remote Level Controller 2 Front Panel 1) Push Button LED Label Window - Insert switch label made from Ashly template doc 2) Push Button LED - Used to switch fader Mute or fader A/B Source Select. LED also indicates signal level or fader status 3) Channel Fader - Adjusts level of targeted DSP gain stage or output mi[...]
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3 Operating Manual - FR-8 and FR-16 Remote Level Controller Typical Application[...]
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Operating Manual - FR-8 and FR-16 Remote Level Controller 4 Connecting to a Network Network communication is made by wiring with standard Cat-5 Ethernet cable terminated with a RJ-45 or Neutrik etherCON connector through a network router , switch, hub, or patch panel to a PC running Protea NE Software v5.10 or higher . Maximum cable distance is[...]
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5 Operating Manual - FR-8 and FR-16 Remote Level Controller Mechanical Installation The FR-8 and FR-16 are designed to be mounted to an electrical wall box or modular box array , to any at surface using the provided cutout, or as a freestanding desktop controller . The FR-16 will mount to a modular 7-gang US electrical box , with a minimum b[...]
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Operating Manual - FR-8 and FR-16 Remote Level Controller 6 Using Protea ne Software Pr otea NE Software version 5.10 or gr eater is r equir ed for the FR Remotes . Load it from the supplied CD or Ashly website to a PC running Microsoft® W indows 7/V ista/XP , 32 & 64 bit. Network T r ee - Start Protea NE Software and the FR-8/16 should ap[...]
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7 Operating Manual - FR-8 and FR-16 Remote Level Controller Global Features Device Name: Up to 20 characters can be used for the device name. The name appears in the network tree in the Protea ne Software startup screen, as well as the main FR device screen. T arget Security: When target security is left unspecied or in its default state (user n[...]
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Operating Manual - FR-8 and FR-16 Remote Level Controller 8 Fader Specic Features Individual fader control parameters include assignment of the tar get device, fader mode, device channel, A/B mixer sub-channel source selection, fader scaling, signal level LED transition points, and assignment to master fader . An individual fader “Clear Functi[...]
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9 Operating Manual - FR-8 and FR-16 Remote Level Controller Other Features Fr ont Panel Lock-Out When unintended or unauthorized control changes need to be prevented, a keyed switch or contact closure can be connected to the lockout connector . When the two lockout pins are uncon- nected, the front panel operates normally . When the lockout pins ar[...]
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Operating Manual - FR-8 and FR-16 Remote Level Controller 10 Using Multiple Remote Contr ollers Protea ne software allows multiple NE remote controllers the ability to tar get the same DSP device. For example, an Ashly neWR-5 could tar get the same DSP device as an FR-16, if the user wanted to add remote preset or logic control in addition to FR re[...]
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1 1 Operating Manual - FR-8 and FR-16 Remote Level Controller Panel Mount Cutout Pattern Note: This template is also available as a pdf download from the Ashly website. Look in the downloads section, then under FR-8 and FR-16 Application Notes.[...]
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Operating Manual - FR-8 and FR-16 Remote Level Controller 12 Function Label Template An editable document template is available on the Ashly website for making custom labels. T ext, text color , and background color can be individually dened for each label and inserted behind the front panel overlay windows as shown below . Note: The front p[...]
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13 Operating Manual - FR-8 and FR-16 Remote Level Controller Troubleshooting Tips: 1) I can’t nd the target device I want to control - Is the target device plugged into the network? Is it turned on? Are there multiple target devices of the same model? R ename individual devices with a unique identier . F or an immediate update of availa[...]
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Operating Manual - FR-8 and FR-16 Remote Level Controller 14 Ashly Audio Inc. LIMITED WARRANTY (USA ONLY) (Other countries please contact your r espective distributor or dealer) For units purchased in the USA, warranty service for this unit shall be provided by ASHL Y AUDIO, INC. in ac- cordance with the following warranty statement. ASHL Y AUDIO, [...]
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15 Operating Manual - FR-8 and FR-16 Remote Level Controller Notes:[...]
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Operating Manual - FR-8 and FR-16 Remote Level Controller 2011 by Ashly Audio Corporation. All rights reserved worldwide. Printed in USA R11-11 Ashly Audio Inc 847 Holt Rd W ebster NY 14580 585-872-0010 toll free 800-828-6308 fax 585-872-0739 www .ashly .com[...]