DSP Configurator Workflow

Operational Modes

The DSP Configurator program has two operational modes, Live and Emulate. The program opens in Emulate mode with a blank configuration. The user can build a configuration and set of presets from the blank screen, or open an existing file that contains the last configuration displayed plus any saved presets. Normal workflow is to:

In Live mode, the program has established a connection and is synched to the device. Live mode can be entered at any time after program launch using either a "push" or a "pull" synchronization. In Live mode, changes made within the DSP Configurator affect the device, changes to the current state of the device (from another control source) are reflected in the DSP Configurator, and presets can be built and saved from the current state and stored to the device. Emulate Mode allows the user to work within the program offline, creating or editing configurations. See Preset Overview for more information.

In Emulate mode, the current configuration is titled "Current Emulation," while in Live mode, the current configuration is titled, "Current State." For information on using the DSP Configurator in Emulate and Live modes, see Emulate vs. Live Mode Operation.

DSP Usage

The DSP Configurator program will prevent you from creating a configuration that will overload the DSP (i.e., put the DSP Usage meter above 100%) by disallowing certain operations. Each configuration can then be saved as a preset or a partial preset. While the program prevents you from creating a single preset that will overload the DSP, it is possible that a combination of presets, when recalled, will cause an overload.

The DSP Configurator program provides a Design Rule Verification tool that compares all presets currently saved, and reports if any combination of presets will put DSP usage above 100%. Use this tool while working in Emulate mode when you have completed a configuration file with a set of presets, and before you push that file to the device. If you have started creating presets in Emulate mode and continued in Live mode (not recommended), revert to Emulate mode to run the Design Rule Verification tool. See section, DSP Usage for more information.

I/O Workspaces

Within the DSP Configurator program, there are three workspaces from which the user may configure and monitor the system. The DSP Configurator defaults to the Audio & Video I/O workspace when launched. Workspaces are accessed using any of the following methods:

• View menu - From the View menu, select from the list.

• Function keys - Use F2, F3, and F4 as described (below) for each workspace.

• Hyperlinks - From the Legend section of the GUI (graphical user interface), click a hyperlink to access each workspace.

Workspaces are comprised of the following selections:

• Audio & Video I/O - The DSP Configurator defaults to the Audio & Video I/O workspace when launched. To open the Audio & Video I/O workspace from any other workspace, click the View menu, then select Audio & Video I/O. Alternately, press F2 to open Audio & Video I/O. From the Audio & Video I/O workspace, the following areas are available for configuration:

o Switcher matrix in "follow" mode

o Audio gain, trim and volume controls

o Audio DSP processors

o Microphone mixer matrix

o Build and save presets

• Audio I/O - To open the Audio I/O workspace from any other workspace, click the View menu, then select Audio I/O. Alternately, press F3 to open Audio I/O. From the Audio I/O workspace, the following areas are available for configuration:

o Switcher matrix in audio "breakaway" mode

o All audio gain and volume controls

o Audio DSP processors

o Microphone mixer matrix

o Build and save presets

• Video I/O - To open the Video I/O workspace from any other workspace, click the View menu, then select Video I/O. Alternately, press F4 to open Video I/O. From Video I/O workspace, the following areas are available for configuration:

o Switcher matrix in video "breakaway" mode

o RGB delay and video mute for Computer Inputs

o Format selection and video mute for Video Inputs

o Build and save presets

Using the three workspaces, all functions are available for configuring the device, i.e., audio levels and mutes, audio DSP, audio and video ties, and video utilities such as video format selection, RGB delay, and video mute. See Switcher Matrix Operation for more information.

The View menu also contains a Meter Bridge selection. The Meter Bridge is useful for monitoring the system during setup or testing. For more information on any of the View menu selections, click the menu item name to jump to that Help section.