User Manual

DC16 Owner’s Manual
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Force Update Button
The force update button is conveniently located between the Dante A / B and Network connectors.
In a perfect world, this button would just sit there without a care in the world, umbrella drink in hand,
beach, surf and sun on a daily basis. Continuing with this “perfect world” scenario, I would be right
by the force update button (also without a care in the world, umbrella drink in hand, beach, surf
and sun on a daily basis). In all likelihood, though, this button will live his / her dream out, while
the rest of us can only dream of such a life.
DC16 and Master Fader app do a great job at letting you know when either (or both) the software
and rmware need updating, but this button here forces a complete rmware update if the need ever arrives.
Here’s how to force a rmware update: rst, turn the mixer o. Now, with a bent paperclip, poke the force
update button, then power up the DC16 with the button depressed. The mixer will boot and you will be
prompted with an update bubble the next time an iPad with the Master Fader app is connected to a wired
control port.
Now that you know how to force an update, here’s a friendly reminder that you should let
the button remain peaceful, calm and tranquil, only forcing a rmware update if instructed
by Tech Support. Thank you for listening!
Save any current show to your iPad before forcing an update or you may lose it.
The show and your sanity!
Wi-Fi Control
The DC16 comes equipped with a single network port for control. The purpose
in life of this 100 Mb network connector is to connect the DC16 to a Wi-Fi router
via CAT5 Ethernet cable, thus enabling wireless control.
Plug one end of the CAT5 Ethernet cable into the mixer’s network connector
and the other end of the CAT5 Ethernet cable into a LAN port on the router,
NOT a WAN port. Most routers allow the use of either a straight-wired cable
or crossover cable, but If you have a choice, a straight-wired CAT5 Ethernet
cable is the way to go to ensure smooth operation with any router.
Complete directions for setting up the router may be found in the Master Fader Reference
Guide.
iPad Control and Charging USB Inputs
Connect up to three iPads on the DC16’s Smart Bridge using standard USB to lightning cables for charging
and control. The two USB-A iPad Charging ports are simply for keeping iPads charged while on the Smart
Bridge. The single USB-A iPad Control port, on the other hand, serves a couple of purposes. First, as the name
states, whatever iPad is connected to this port has full control of DC16. Moreso, it allows for recording and
playback [digital streaming, 2 in / 2 out, 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz, 16-bit, 24-bit].
The iPad Control port does NOT need a Wi-Fi router for operation.