Software Instruction Manual

IQ–MSD Turbo 1.4 Advanced IQ System Software
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IQ–P.I.P.–MEM (located on its control block) is turned on. Or, you can manually place a GDM on the graphics
plate using the Toolbox. It would look like the one shown in Figure 3.1:
However, a standard GDM is probably not the best choice here because it gives the operator too many controls.
Fig. 3.1 The Graphic Display Module (GDM) for an IQ–P.I.P.–MEM
Remember in this example that our operator is an audio novice and will probably be easily intimidated by a
complex looking GDM. This GDM includes controls for both Channels 1 and 2. It shows both the input and output
levels, ODEP level, IOC status, provides a full-range level control for both input attenuators, includes power on/
off buttons, mute buttons, polarity invert buttons, a DSPI button and an AUX button. A novice could easily get into
trouble—especially if they inadvertently muted or turned off an amplifier channel which is needed for the security
system when the office is closed.
The best solution for this example is a custom solution—let’s build our own custom graphics plate with just those
things that the operator needs. The objects we will use are shown below in Figure 3.2:
Notice that our objects are large and easy to see. Most standard GDMs are small so you can place many of them
on a graphics plate. We don’t have that constraint here because we need to monitor and control just one channel
Fig. 3.2 The Objects Used for the Graphics Plate Design Example
Container
Bar Meter
Pot (Level Control or Fader)
Text Objects