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DialogBox 4/2
User Manual
 Attero Tech LLC 2013 Page 11 614-00011-04
3.7.3 – Source Select Input
Source select inputs are available for each of the output zones. When a source select input is not active, the default
zone audio will be used. However, when the input is active, the audio selected as the secondary source for that zone
will be used instead. The default zone audio will only return when the input is deactivated again.
*Note: If the secondary source for a zone is set to “None” when the source select input for that zone is activated, no
audio will be output.
3.8 – Standalone Mode
The DialogBox no only support use in a networked audio system but can also be used standalone with no CobraNet
network. Under normal circumstances, a CobraNet device would mute its outputs if the Ethernet link is not active.
Standalone mode, allows disables the muting allowing the outputs to work even with no network signal. The default
value is for Networked mode. To change to standalone mode, simply check the “Standalone” option.
3.9 – Saving/Loading DialogBox Preset
Once all the parameters have been set correctly, the complete configuration can be saved.
The DialogBox has two buttons for storing and recalling configurations. The current
settings may be saved to the DialogBox as new defaults which will be used when the unit
is next powered on or reset. Alternately, the configuration may be stored as a file on the
PC, which can act as a configuration backup or can be used to transfer the identical
settings to another DialogBox.
To save the current settings, click the Save button at the top of the form (as shown in
Figure 13). The Save dialog box will appear (See Figure 14). To save the configuration as
the new default settings, click the Default button.
If saving the settings to a file on the PC, click the File button. The Configuration Save
dialog will appear allowing you to select a folder and a file name. Clicking on OK will save
the configuration using the chosen filename in the chosen location. The filename will, by
default, use a .DCF extension.
To load a previously saved configuration from a file, click the Load button. The Load
Configuration dialog will appear so the desired configuration file can be located. Locate
and select the file to be loaded and click OK. A confirmation message will then be shown
as a reminder that the current device configuration will be overwritten. Click “Yes” to continue.
*Note: The saved configuration is device specific so only DialogBox configuration files can be loaded into a DialogBox.
The revision of DialogBox firmware is also taken into account. A warning will be shown and the file will not be loaded if
either the device type or the firmware revision does not match the device being set up.
3.10 – Metering
The DialogBox interface can constantly monitor audio levels while the interface is open.
Gain controls on the input and output tabs have associated meters that show that signals
current audio level.
The metering function polls the DialogBox numerous times a second to get constant
updates for the meters, but doing so creates an increased amount of network traffic. If
this additional traffic becomes a problem or the metering is not required, it can be turned
off. Click the Meters Enabled check box to toggle the metering on or off.
*Note: The meter monitoring is only active whilst the DialogBox interface is open. Metering starts every time the
DialogBox interface is opened and any active metering ceases as soon as the interface form is closed.
Figure 13 - Save/Load
Buttons
Figure 15 - Meters
Enabled Checkbox
Figure 14 - Save Dialog
Box