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Page 1

RS-232 Control Manual (printable Help file)

Page 2 - Table Of Contents

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Nexia-Manual-A4 AEC Inputs: These eight plug-in barrier strip connectors provide balanced input for microphone or line level signals, and include sele

Page 4

Component Objects Remote Control Bus: The Remote Control Bus provides connection for Volume 8, Select 8, Volume/Select 8, Voltage Control Box, and Lo

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Nexia-Manual-A4 Status LED blinking The firmware has attempted to perform an illegal operation. Device must be power cycled. Control Dialogs VC - AEC

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Component Objects Each channel of AEC has an Advanced dialog box. ERL (Echo Return Loss) shows the level difference between a signal at the speaker

Page 7

Nexia-Manual-A4 blocks should typically receive 'far-end' (Codec In) and ‘program’ signals only (not microphones), and be connected as close

Page 8

Component Objects VC - Input 2 Channel NEXIA VC hardware is represented in the Layout with as many as seven separate blocks. Between these blocks can

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Nexia-Manual-A4 Device IO indicates which hardware output is associated with that software channel. Mute Out turns the output signal on/off. Level (dB

Page 10

Component Objects NEXIA VC hardware is represented in the Layout with as many as seven separate blocks. Between these blocks can be placed virtually a

Page 11

Nexia-Manual-A4 TC TC Hardware AEC Inputs: These eight plug-in barrier strip connectors provide balanced input for microphone or line level signals,

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Component Objects Serial Control Port: After initial programming and configuration, NEXIA systems may be controlled by RS-232 or Telnet communications

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Nexia-Manual-A4 All LEDs blinking Operating system is not executing. Device must be power cycled. Status LED blinking The firmware has attempted to

Page 15 - Auto Mixer Combiner

Component Objects Device IO indicates which hardware input is associated with that software channel. Gain In compensates for different input levels (m

Page 16 - Audio Wiring Diagrams

Nexia-Manual-A4 NEXIA TC hardware is represented in the Layout with as many as seven separate blocks. Between these blocks can be placed virtually any

Page 17

Component Objects When placing a Nexia TC into the Layout, the TC – Pre-AEC 8 Channel block is optional. It provides the same set of input signals as

Page 18

Nexia-Manual-A4 Right-clicking over certain settings will provide a menu of additional options. signal. Each NEXIA TC comes pre-configured from the

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Component Objects The Receive block provides an output mix of incoming audio and internal ring tone signals. Also, a Hook Switch (HS) control input n

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Nexia-Manual-A4 Device IO indicates which hardware input is associated with that software channel. Keypad (1~#) allows number entry via computer mous

Page 21

Component Objects The DTMF Decode block provides several control output nodes: nodes 1~D provide indication of corresponding DTMF tones; Any provides

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Nexia-Manual-A4 TC Default Configuration Teleconference System Each Nexia device comes pre-configured from the factory with a default system design. T

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Component Objects Nx NexLink Signals received by one device may be mixed and processed as desired, then passed on to another device, using a separate

Page 24

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Nexia-Manual-A4 Mixers Mixers These Component Objects provide typical audio mixing functions, in five categories: Standard Mixers; Matrix Mixers; Aut

Page 26

Component Objects Mic Options opens a separate control dialog box to establish global settings. Designated Mic On / Last Mic Hold determines wh

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Nexia-Manual-A4 Standard Mixers Mute In turns the input signal on/off. Level In adjusts the relative input volume. Ch / Bus assigns inputs to specif

Page 28 - Logic Control

Component Objects When a Room Combiner is placed, an Initialization Properties dialog box appears for creating physical relationships between rooms. T

Page 29

Nexia-Manual-A4 Right-clicking over certain settings will provide a menu of additional options. Control Dialog Boxes for Room Combiner components can

Page 30

Component Objects Active Band selects the current band to be adjusted. Center Freq. adjusts the center frequency for the current band. Gain adjusts th

Page 31

Nexia-Manual-A4 Feedback Suppressor Feedback Suppressors behave like automatic cut-only parametric equalizers. They utilize 'floating' ban

Page 32

Component Objects These Component Objects provide High-Pass, Low-Pass, High-Shelf, Low-Shelf, & All-Pass filters. Filters may be connected between

Page 33

Nexia-Manual-A4 Low Pass Filter Filter / Slope selects the type (Linkwitz-Riley or Butterworth) and slope of the filter. Cutoff Freq. selects the cu

Page 34 - Features

Component Objects Low Shelf Filter Gain selects the amount of maximum cut or boost applied by the filter. Cutoff Freq. selects the cutoff frequency

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Nexia-Manual-A4 See Transfer Function as an effective diagnostic tool to be used in conjunction with All-Pass Filters. Right-clicking over certain

Page 37 - Warranty

Component Objects Input Level provides muting and level adjustment for the input. Output Range selects the Low or High frequency output. Frequency sel

Page 38 - Documentation

Nexia-Manual-A4 4-Way Crossover Input Level provides muting and level adjustment for the input. Output Range selects the Low, Low-Mid, Mid-High, or

Page 39 - Software Tools

Component Objects see Ambient Noise Compensator Control Dialog Right-clicking over the object provides a pop-up menu of options. Control Dialog Boxe

Page 40

Nexia-Manual-A4 Ducker Duckers provide level attenuation, triggered by signal or logic inputs. Input Level provides muting and level adjustment fo

Page 41 - Processing Library

Component Objects Ambient Noise Compensator Ambient Noise Compensators automatically adjust program volume in response to changes in background noise

Page 42 - Object Toolbar

Nexia-Manual-A4 Feed the "ambient" signal into the Ambient Input (bottom left, marked with an "A") of the ANC block. This sign

Page 43 - Format Toolbar

Component Objects Press the "Set Threshold" button, ensuring that the Program Input level is a good approximation of the highest program

Page 44

Nexia-Manual-A4 Delays Delays These Component Objects provide typical audio time-delay functions. Delays may be connected between any components with

Page 45 - Hatch Style

Component Objects Once a Component Object is placed into the Layout, all available settings can be accessed by double-clicking over the object. This p

Page 47 - Line Property Sheet

Nexia-Manual-A4 Control Dialogs Level Mute turns on/off the channel. Channel level may be entered numerically, or may be adjusted by dragging the fad

Page 48 - Object Property Sheet

Component Objects Level Inc/Dec Level Inc/Dec blocks are identical to Level blocks, except they also provide control input nodes for making increment

Page 49 - Layers Sheet

Nexia-Manual-A4 Mute Button Mute turns on/off the channel. Identifier provides a custom label, when the dialog box is minimized (see below). Righ

Page 50 - Zoom Out

Component Objects Most Logic Gates have no Control Dialog Boxes. They are used only to customize behavior of other control functions in the system. Lo

Page 51 - Align Edges

Nexia-Manual-A4 NOTES: NOT and Flip Flop gates have only a single input per output, whereas most other gates have multiple inputs, up to 8. Flip Flop

Page 52 - To Front Or Back

Component Objects Command String Command String blocks allow RS-232 control of external devices via NEXIA's Serial port. Control input nodes alon

Page 53 - Network Toolbar

Nexia-Manual-A4 Volume 8 The Volume 8 is an external control device, which allows adjustment of eight selectable NEXIA volumes. Volumes can be indiv

Page 54 - Start Audio

Component Objects Select 8 The Select 8 is an external control device, which allows initiation of eight selectable NEXIA actions. Actions can be

Page 55 - Device Maintenance

Nexia-Manual-A4 Volume/Select 8 The Volume 8 is an external control device, which combines the functions of both Volume 8 and Select 8 controls.

Page 56 - Nexia-Manual-A4

Component Objects and associated with their corresponding component blocks within the layout (see Equipment Table). Voltage Control Box The Voltage Co

Page 57

Introduction Control Dialogs Auto Mixer Combiner Note: The Auto Mixer Combiner replaces the Mix Minus Combiner in the software and incorporates all

Page 58

Nexia-Manual-A4 External controls must be identified (see Device Maintenance) and associated with their corresponding component blocks within the layo

Page 59 - Standard Toolbar

Component Objects When maximum and minimum potentiometer settings have both been recorded, this screen will indicate the voltage measurements and prom

Page 60

Nexia-Manual-A4 Logic Box behavior can be altered using Logic Gates. Please refer to the 'Installation Guide' (included with controls), or

Page 61 - Main Menus

Component Objects Control Labels The Volume 8, Select 8, and Volume/Select 8 controls all come with a sheet of clear, adhesive-backed labels, for cus

Page 62 - system design file (.NEX)

Nexia-Manual-A4 In the Word document, select Show Gridlines from the Table menu. Each large cell represents a label. The first four columns are &apo

Page 63

Component Objects surfaces (see Customizing Component Objects). Peak Meter A peak-reading meter & numeric display indicate signal level. Hold Ti

Page 64

Nexia-Manual-A4 Generators Generators These Component Objects provide sine-wave, sweep, pink-noise, and white-noise generator functions. Generators m

Page 65 - Select All

Component Objects options. White Noise Generator Mute turns on/off the generator. Level determines generator output level. Right-clicking over ce

Page 66

Nexia-Manual-A4 Transfer Function may be connected between any two component outputs on the same signal path, for a comparative analysis of processing

Page 67 - Create/Edit/Recall

Component Objects the block. Pass-Through blocks allow custom signal routing and labeling, but provide no actual signal processing. APT stands for A

Page 68

Nexia-Manual-A4 When the user first places a Source Selection block into an Nexia layout, this prompts an initialization window. Source Channel Count

Page 69 - Custom Blocks Menu

Nexia-Manual-A4 Additional Link-Out blocks allow a single set of input connections to be distributed to multiple sets of output connections. Pass

Page 70 - Merge Into Custom Block

System Design Placing Component Objects System design begins with the placement of Component Objects into the Layout. This can be done in two ways. T

Page 71 - Split Into Component Blocks

Nexia-Manual-A4 To make a connection, click on a Node, move the mouse to a corresponding Node, and click again to place a Line Object (wire). Multiple

Page 72 - Passwords

System Design Customizing Component Objects Component Objects can be customized in several ways. First, when using the Object Toolbar to place compone

Page 73 - Equipment Table

Nexia-Manual-A4 Object and Layout Text The size and appearance of both text and objects can be customized. Special Text Objects can be placed into the

Page 74 - Layout Compile Results

System Design see a list of possible Compile Error Messages Compile Error Messages Validation of the Topology Map Message: The Automatic Mixer (

Page 75 - General Options

Nexia-Manual-A4 Explanation: The main output of an Auto Mixer can be connected to only a single Combiner input (Mix-Minus or Room). Otherwise, Auto

Page 76 - Display Options

System Design Messages: The algorithm for the '__' block (object code '__') at [__,__] has been eliminated. You should replace

Page 77 - Compile Options

Nexia-Manual-A4 system. The compiler chose to ignore all blocks which are isolated from any I/O blocks and, therefore, do not affect the rest of t

Page 78

System Design Message: Feedback detected in the control network. Explanation: The potential exists for a control path to be indirectly looped back

Page 79 - Network Options

Introduction Balanced Inputs Unbalanced Inputs Unbalanced Stereo to two balanced inputs Outputs Balanced Output Un-balanced Output 3

Page 80

Nexia-Manual-A4 The PC computer, running NEXIA software under Windows® XP Professiona/Vista, must have a 10/100 BaseT network card (NIC) installed. W

Page 81 - Layout Menu

System Design System Connect Considerations The System Connect screen provides a System List (configured devices only) and a Device List (all config

Page 82 - Object Sheet

Nexia-Manual-A4 Send Configuration and specific Device Maintenance functions (Reset/Initialize, Set IP Address, and Update Firmware) are not allowed d

Page 83 - Help Menu

System Design 159

Page 84 - Keyboard Shortcuts

Nexia-Manual-A4 Proper Gain Structure Proper gain structure is important because it affects signal-to-noise performance and available headroom within

Page 85

System Design 161 To establish proper gain structure, the primary element is input gain. Each system input provides adjustable Gain In (trim), with an

Page 86

System Control Software User Interface Once a system design is compiled and downloaded into NEXIA devices, the system can be controlled in real-time

Page 87 - Component Objects

System Control Cabling and power for an RCB network can be calculated using a program (NexiaRCBCabling.hta) found under Program Files/Nexia/Ultiliti

Page 88

Nexia-Manual-A4 Remote Control Bus Hub 164

Page 89 - CS Output 6 Channel

System Control The Remote Control Bus Hub provides eight parallel ports for the connection of remote control devices to an Nexia® system. Each port ca

Page 90 - PM Hardware

Nexia-Manual-A4 Level Mute turns on/off the channel. Channel level may be entered numerically, or may be adjusted by dragging the fader. Maximum and

Page 91

Nexia-Manual-A4 NTP strings require a space between each parameter; the last character in the string needs to be a line feed <LF>. A space is

Page 92 - PM Input 4 Channel

System Control RS-232 Control The RS-232 port on the back of an Nexia unit is set to a default baud rate of 38400, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit

Page 93 - PM Input (Stereo) 12 Channel

Nexia-Manual-A4 To turn echo OFF during a session: Send byte sequence 0xFF 0xFE 0x01. Receive 3 byte response from server (0xFF 0xFC 0x01 = echo

Page 94 - PM Output (Stereo) 6 Channel

System Control Example: With a returned GETL response of 405, divide by 10 (405 / 10 = 40.5), and then subtract 100 (40.5 – 100 = -59.5dB) For you

Page 95 - Presentation Mixer

Nexia-Manual-A4 Device Number A Nexia Device Number represents the physical Nexia box’s defined address. The Nexia software automatically sets this

Page 96 - SP Hardware

System Control The Device number that a DSP block has been assigned to can be determined in 3 ways: First Way: 1. Right click on the DSP block and s

Page 97

Nexia-Manual-A4 Attribute The Attribute defines the portion of the DSP block to be controlled (fader level, crosspoint mute etc). The following tables

Page 98 - SP Output 8 Channel

System Control Invert Polarity INPINVRT SET, GET 1 0 =normal 1 = inverted * Can contain a decimal number. Note: Nexia SP Line Inputs only support

Page 99 - VC Hardware

Nexia-Manual-A4 The following table of Attributes is valid only for Nexia PM Stereo Line Inputs. PM Stereo Line Inputs Attribute Commands Index Va

Page 100

System Control Phantom Power AECPHPWR SET, GET 1 0 = off 1 = on Input Mute AECINPMUTE SET, GET 1 0 = unmuted 1 = muted Invert Polarity AECINP

Page 101

Introduction Level Inc/Dec Level Inc/Dec blocks are identical to Level blocks, except they also provide control input nodes for making incremental le

Page 102 - VC - AEC Input 8 Channel

Nexia-Manual-A4 Last Number Dialed TILASTNUM GET None None Speed Dial Entry to Dial TISPEEDDIAL DIAL None 1 ~ 16 Phone Number to Dial TIPHONENUM D

Page 103 - VC - AEC Ref 8 Channel

System Control Note: GET 1 TICIDUSER 23 will return: "" "" "" if there is no caller ID information available. The firs

Page 104 - VC - Pre-AEC 8 Channel

Nexia-Manual-A4 Rings Before Auto-Answer 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 Line Echo Cancellation TIRXLEC SET, GET None 0 = off 1 = on Noise Suppresion TIRXNS SET,

Page 105 - VC - Output 4 Channel

System Control 1 = muted Crosspoint Mute AMMUTEXP SET, GET 1 1 =unmuted 0 = muted Logic Output AMLOGOUT GET 2 0 = off 1 = on * Can contain a d

Page 106 - VC - Codec Out 1 Channel

Nexia-Manual-A4 Standard Mixer Attribute Commands Index Value Range Input Level SMLVLIN SET, SETL, GET, GETL, INC, DEC 1 -100 ~ 12 * Output Le

Page 107 - VC Default Configuration

System Control Example: Set Device 1 Room Combiner Wall State at Instance 4 Wall 2 to up (close/separate). Command Dev # Attribute Inst ID Index

Page 108 - TC Hardware

Nexia-Manual-A4 * Can contain a decimal number. Note: Index1 represents the filter to be controlled. Parametric EQ filters are initially numbered f

Page 109

System Control * Can contain a decimal number. * Can contain a decimal number. * Can contain a decimal number. Example: Set Device 1

Page 110 - TC - AEC Input 8 Channel

Nexia-Manual-A4 Note: Index1 represents the filter band to be controlled. All-Pass Filter bands are initially numbered from left to right, and the sel

Page 111 - TC - AEC Ref 8 Channel

System Control 4-way crossover: Index1 = 1 is the low-pass filter cut-off frequency Index1 = 2 is the lower slope of the low-mid filter cut-off

Page 113 - TC - Input 2 Channel

Nexia-Manual-A4 Mute Button Mute turns on/off the channel. Identifier provides a custom label, when the dialog box is minimized (see below). Righ

Page 114 - Telephone Interface

Nexia-Manual-A4 * Can contain a decimal number. Example: Set Device 3 Noise Gate Bypass at Instance 55 to active. Result: SET 3 NGBYP 55 0 &

Page 115

System Control SET 1 RTRMUTEXP 98 4 5 0 <LF> Result: SET 1 RTRMUTEXP 98 4 5 0 <LF> Source Selection Attribute Commands Index Va

Page 116

Nexia-Manual-A4 * Can contain a decimal number. Note: Value Range is from 0 to the maximum value for the specific delay block. For example, a 50mSe

Page 117

System Control Note: Instead of SET, SETL, GET, GETL, INC, or DEC; the Preset attribute uses RECALL as the command. Preset numbers begin at 1001. R

Page 118 - Teleconference System

Nexia-Manual-A4 Nexia uses an Instance ID number to specify the exact DSP block to be controlled. Custom names (Instance ID Tags) may be assigned to D

Page 119 - NexLink

System Control Example: DEC 2 AMLVLOUT 6 1 2 <LF> In an Auto Mixer on Device 2 we are decreasing the level of output 1 on instance ID 6 by 2d

Page 120 - Auto Mixers

Nexia-Manual-A4 Value determines what a DSP block is being set to, incremented by, or decremented by. The Attribute section will define which type of

Page 121

System Control GET 2 AMLVLIN 4 2<LF> would result in the response: 1.0000 <CR><LF> this tells us that the level is currently set to

Page 122 - Room Combiners

Nexia-Manual-A4 Nexia software can be used to control Nexia units real time via a network. After connecting to a Nexia device, users, technicians, and

Page 123

System Control Presets Once Presets are created, Preset buttons can be placed on screen and used to easily recall different scenarios. Meters

Page 124 - Equalizers

Introduction Most Logic Gates have no Control Dialog Boxes. They are used only to customize behavior of other control functions in the system. Logic G

Page 125 - Graphic Equalizer

Nexia-Manual-A4 HyperTerminal is a useful tool that comes with Windows® and can be used for RS-232 purposes. Simply open a HyperTerminal session by go

Page 126 - Filters

System Control Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. IP Address Commands Nexia has some useful IP and reset tools that may

Page 127 - High Pass Filter

Nexia-Manual-A4 198 If a Nexia does not have a system loaded into it, you can set the IP Address via the RS-232 port. Example: SET 0 IPADDR 192.168.

Page 129 - All-Pass Filter

2 2-Way Crossover Control Dialog ... 97 3 3-Way Crossover Control Dialog ... 97 4 4-Way Cro

Page 130 - Crossovers

Index Generators ... 118, 157 Graphic Equalizer Control Dialog... 92

Page 131 - 3-Way Crossover

Nexia-Manual-A4 Print Setup ... 41 Processing Library ...

Page 133 - Comp/Limiter

Nexia-Manual-A4 NOTES: NOT and Flip Flop gates have only a single input per output, whereas most other gates have multiple inputs, up to 8. Flip Flop

Page 134 - Noise Gate

Introduction Command String Command String blocks allow RS-232 control of external devices via NEXIA's Serial port. Control input nodes along the

Page 135 - ANC Setup Procedure

Nexia-Manual-A4 Volume 8 The Volume 8 is an external control device, which allows adjustment of eight selectable NEXIA volumes. Volumes can be indiv

Page 136

Introduction Select 8 The Select 8 is an external control device, which allows initiation of eight selectable NEXIA actions. Actions can be indi

Page 137 - Routers

Nexia-Manual-A4 Volume/Select 8 The Volume 8 is an external control device, which combines the functions of both Volume 8 and Select 8 controls.

Page 138 - Controls

Introduction and associated with their corresponding component blocks within the layout (see Equipment Table). RED-1 Remote Ethernet Device 1 (RED-1)

Page 139

Nexia-Manual-A4 A list displays all defined control items, each with a Channel Number and customizable Control Label. The New button creates a contr

Page 140

Introduction Voltage Control Box The Voltage Control Box (VCB) is an external control device, which provides four analog potentiometer inputs and four

Page 141 - Level Inc/Dec

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Page 142 - Logic Gates

Nexia-Manual-A4 VCB Calibration Once a VCB (Voltage Control Box) block has been assigned in a Nexia configuration, and the VCB device (with potentiome

Page 143

Introduction When maximum and minimum potentiometer settings have both been recorded, this screen will indicate the voltage measurements and prompt th

Page 144 - Logic Delay

Nexia-Manual-A4 Logic Box behavior can be altered using Logic Gates. Please refer to the 'Installation Guide' (included with controls), or

Page 145 - Command String

Introduction Control Labels The Volume 8, Select 8, and Volume/Select 8 controls all come with a sheet of clear, adhesive-backed labels, for custom p

Page 146 - Volume 8

Nexia-Manual-A4 In the Word document, select Show Gridlines from the Table menu. Each large cell represents a label. The first four columns are &apo

Page 147 - Select 8

Introduction NEXIA® CS The DSP conference system shall provide ten balanced mic/line inputs and six balanced mic/line outputs on plug-in barrier-strip

Page 148 - Volume/Select 8

Nexia-Manual-A4 The DSP speaker processor shall provide four balanced line inputs and eight balanced line outputs on plug-in barrier-strip connectors.

Page 149 - Voltage Control Box

Introduction The teleconference DSP shall provide eight wide-band AEC balanced mic/line inputs, two standard balanced mic/line inputs, and four balanc

Page 150 - VCB Calibration

Nexia-Manual-A4 24 4. Electro-mechanical fans, electrolytic capacitors, and normal wear and tear of items such as paint, knobs, handles, and covers ar

Page 151 - Logic Box

Software Tools Basic Screen Elements The main screen of the NEXIA software has several sections. The Layout occupies the largest portion of the main

Page 152

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Page 153 - Control Labels

Nexia-Manual-A4 Layout The Layout occupies the largest portion of the main screen, at the lower-right. This is the area where system design actuall

Page 154 - Signal Present Meter

Software Tools Bird's Eye View The Bird's Eye View provides a thumb-nail sketch of the entire system design, to aid navigation within th

Page 155 - Logic Meter

Nexia-Manual-A4 A Processing Library of available Component Objects is displayed, at the lower-left of the main screen. CS, PM, SP, VC, and TChardwar

Page 156 - Generators

Software Tools The Object Toolbar, located directly above the Layout, allows Component Object selection for placement into the Layout. CS, PM, SP, VC,

Page 157 - Diagnostics

Nexia-Manual-A4 for use in Component or Text Objects. Bold Changes the selected text to a thicker version of the chosen font. Italic Changes the sel

Page 158 - Specialty

Software Tools Text Color Provides a drop-down menu for changing the text color in selected Component or Text Objects. Left-clicking the icon applies

Page 159 - Split Pass-Through Output

Nexia-Manual-A4 Layout Toolbar Layout Toolbar The Layout Toolbar affects certain aspects of Layout, such as the grid, rulers, zooming, & alignmen

Page 160

Software Tools Sheet. The thumb-tack allows the Property Sheet to remain open while selecting other objects (disables Auto Hide). 1By1 allows any grou

Page 161 - System Design

Nexia-Manual-A4 Object Property Sheet Both Display and DSP Attributes are shown for component objects. Most Display Attributes duplicate functions

Page 162 - Component Object Properties

Software Tools Hide (if docked). The menu may also be accessed by right-clicking over the Property Sheet. The thumb-tack allows the Property Sheet to

Page 163

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Page 164 - Object and Layout Text

Nexia-Manual-A4 Provides an editable table of Layer properties. Layers can be used to separate a Layout into multiple parts. The Layers can be organiz

Page 165 - Compile Error Messages

Software Tools Zoom 1:1 Returns magnification of Layout to 100%. Zoom Level Provides a drop-down menu of available Zoom magnifications (50% ~ 200% i

Page 166

Nexia-Manual-A4 Center In View Provides a drop-down menu for centering the Layout view on the selected objects. Left-clicking the icon applies the c

Page 167

Software Tools front of overlying objects, or will move behind underlying objects. Left-clicking the icon applies the direction which was selected la

Page 168

Nexia-Manual-A4 Password protection is then available from the Tools Menu. When connected to a system, Component Object Properties may be changed, but

Page 169

Software Tools Stop Audio Disables audio signal flow within the selected system. See System Network Considerations. Device Maintenance Provides an e

Page 170

Nexia-Manual-A4 When a valid firmware file is selected, a dialog window is produced that shows all discovered devices in a table with columns indica

Page 171

Software Tools RCB Devices opens a list of devices connected to the Remote Control Bus of the selected NEXIA device. Identify Device causes indicators

Page 172 - System Hardware Connections

Nexia-Manual-A4 Set Device ID allows the selected remote device to be given a name that matches that of the corresponding block in the design layout

Page 173

Software Tools When a RED-1 device is selected, the Set Timeouts button becomes active. Set Timeouts allows the Device Lock, LCD Dimmer, and Device S

Page 174 - Proper Gain Structure

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Page 175 - Applications

Nexia-Manual-A4 Compile Analyzes the system design and indicates design errors. Allocates DSP resources. See System Compiling Considerations. Cut R

Page 176 - System Control

Software Tools Main Menus Main Menus The Main Menus provide most of the toolbar functions mentioned previously, in Basic Screen Elements, as well as

Page 177

Nexia-Manual-A4 Open Opens an existing NEXIA system design file (.NEX). Export Allows the NEXIA Layout to be exported in different file formats. DXF

Page 178 - Remote Control Bus Hub

Software Tools which allows open (or minimized) control dialog box settings to be updated/saved to the hardware device. See Component Object Propertie

Page 179 - RS-232 and Telnet Protocol

Nexia-Manual-A4 Edit Menu Edit Menu Select any function from the menu shown below for more information. Menu Items Undo Will undo last operation. Re

Page 180

Software Tools Paste Places a copy of the object(s) from the Clipboard into the Layout. Copy DSP Data Places a copy of the DSP data from the selected

Page 181 - Telnet Control

Nexia-Manual-A4 Delete Removes the selected object(s) from the Layout, without placing a copy into the Clipboard. Control Dialog Opens a Control Dial

Page 182 - Command

Software Tools Presets Menu Presets Menu Select any function from the menu shown below for more information Menu Items Create/Edit/Recall Provides

Page 183

Nexia-Manual-A4 A tab at the upper-right of the Create/Edit Preset dialog box provides additional functions. Next ID and Prev ID allow selection fr

Page 184 - Device Number

Software Tools Recall Provides the Recall Preset dialog box, for recalling existing presets. Recall Preset will retrieve all settings stored in the se

Page 185

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Page 186 - Input/Output Blocks

Nexia-Manual-A4 Menu Items Create Custom Block Document Create Custom Block Document opens a new NEX file, and a Create Custom DSP Block screen determ

Page 187

Software Tools Control settings also remain part of any Custom Block which has been copied into the Processing Library. These control settings may

Page 188

Nexia-Manual-A4 Tools Menu Tools Menu Select any function from the menu shown below for more information Menu Items Passwords Provides the Set Passwo

Page 189

Software Tools Equipment Table Provides a table of NEXIA devices used in the system design. Devices are automatically added to the Equipment Table whe

Page 190

Nexia-Manual-A4 Layout Compile Results Provides the most recent Compile results. This information may be viewed at any time. 60

Page 191

Software Tools Signal Path Identifier Provides a temporary color-coded identification of all signal paths (Lines) which are associated with a selected

Page 192 - Mixer Blocks

Nexia-Manual-A4 Display Options Allows DSP Blocks (Component Objects) to display Device Assignment numbers, as determined by Compile. (Device Assig

Page 193

Software Tools Compile Options Allows Global Delay Equalization to be disabled system-wide (see System Compiling Considerations). Allows Local Dela

Page 194

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Page 195 - Equalizer Blocks

Software Tools Network Options Network Options Network Device Discovery Method allows the user to choose a method to Connect To Network. UDP Broadcast

Page 196 - Filter Blocks

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Nexia-Manual-A4 get a response from firmware. Default Network Interface Card allows selection of a specific network interface card (NIC), when mul

Page 198 - Crossover Blocks

Software Tools Default Network Timeout is a user-definable period of time after which software will time out if it does not get a response from firm

Page 199 - Dynamics Blocks

Nexia-Manual-A4 Menu Items Align Objects Align Objects provides Vertical Center & Horizontal Center functions, in addition to the Align Edges fun

Page 200 - Router Blocks

Software Tools Grid Settings Grid Settings allows the Layout Grid to be customized. Show Grid turns the Grid on/off. Snap To Grid forces the upper-lef

Page 201 - Delay Blocks

Nexia-Manual-A4 Status Bar Status Bar The Status Bar, along the bottom of the main screen, provides system information. The left side of the Status B

Page 202 - Control Blocks

Software Tools Ctrl + X cut objects (copy) Del delete objects (no copy) Alt + drag selected objects duplicate (to Layout or Library) Layout Ctr

Page 203 - Instance ID

Nexia-Manual-A4 72 Shift + C Crossovers Shift + D Dynamics Shift + R Routers Shift + L Delays Shift + T Controls Shift + M Meters Shift + G Gen

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Component Objects CS CS Hardware Mic/Line Inputs: These ten plug-in barrier strip connectors provide balanced input for microphone or line level si

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Nexia-Manual-A4 Power Entrance: The Power Entrance provides connection for the appropriate power cord (included with unit). An internal universal swi

Page 206 - Responses

Component Objects Control Dialogs CS Input 10 Channel NEXIA CS hardware is always represented in the Layout as two separate blocks, one for input con

Page 207 - Control Dialog - Overview

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Nexia-Manual-A4 Device IO indicates which hardware output is associated with that software channel. Mute Out turns the output signal on/off. Level (

Page 209 - HyperTerminal

Component Objects Mic/Line Inputs: These four plug-in barrier strip connectors provide balanced input for microphone or line level signals. For unbala

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Nexia-Manual-A4 Front Panel Indicators: The Front Panel Indicators (I/O, Com, & Status) are 2-color LEDs. The following table lists their behavi

Page 211 - Get/Set IP Address

Component Objects Processing Library or from the Object Toolbar. To access Input 4 Channel settings, double-click over the corresponding block in the

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Nexia-Manual-A4 Device IO indicates which hardware input is associated with that software channel. Gain In compensates for different input levels, and

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Component Objects Device IO indicates which hardware output is associated with that software channel. Mute Out turns the output signal on/off. Level (

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Nexia-Manual-A4 SP SP Hardware Inputs: These four plug-in barrier strip connectors provide balanced input for line level signals. For unbalanced inp

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Component Objects Power Entrance: The Power Entrance provides connection for the appropriate power cord (included with unit). An internal universal sw

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Nexia-Manual-A4 Control Dialogs SP Input 4 Channel NEXIA SP hardware is always represented in the Layout as two separate blocks, one for input connect

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Component Objects Device IO indicates which hardware output is associated with that software channel. Mute Out turns the output signal on/off. Level (

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