About this Book

This book contains the operating manual for different DHD applications. These programs run on a standard Windows PC. If you use this PC with one or more RM4200D in a network, you can use the software to monitor, to remote control these RM4200D Devices and trigger certain functions within them.

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This book does not contain the instructions for the configuration software Toolbox 4. You find them in Part 3 of this manual, “Toolbox 4 Configuration and Reference.

There are several DHD applications for different functions. Each of these applications has its own chapter in the following book. If you use a DHD application, make sure to read the appropriate chapter to be able to make full use of the available functions and to avoid mistakes.

The following applications are described in this book:

  1. The DHD Communication Server (DHDCS). This software is always running in the background as soon as a DHD application is running on the PC. The DHDCS manages the network traffic between the PC and the RM4200D systems in the same network. Use can use the DHDCS also to monitor and protocol the network activities of RM4200D systems. Chapter 1, The DHD Communication Server (DHDCS)

  2. RM420-550 Routing Software. Use this software, if you want to operate your RM4200D as a router.

  3. RM420-552 Setup Manager. Manage your individual Mixer Setups and Channel Setups with this PC software. Chapter 3, The Setup Manager (RM420-552)

Last update of this manual: October, 26th, 2005.