ENCO DAD®

This setup information applies to the ENCO DAD®

Cable Connections

The device connects to the switcher over either an RS-232 serial connection to a DB9 port on the switcher and a DB9 port on the device or a standard ethernet connection.

Table 1. Switcher to DAD® Cable Connections
Acuity™ (Remote Port) DAD® (RS-232 Port)
2 (Tx) 2 (Rx)
3 (Rx) 3 (Tx)
5 (GND) 5 (GND)

Switcher Setup

The switcher must be set up to communicate with the audio server using either serial or ethernet protocols.

To Set Up Serial Communications

  1. Press HOME > Setup > Installation > Com Setup
  2. Press Type and use the Com Port knob to select the remote port that you want to set up for the device.
  3. Use the Device knob to select Audio Server.
  4. Press Select Device and use the Device knob to select EncoDAD.
  5. Press Com Settings and use the Baud and Parity knobs to select 38400 (Baud) and NONE (Parity).
  6. Press HOME > Confirm.

To Set Up Ethernet Communications

  1. Press HOME > Setup > Installation > Com Setup
  2. Press Type and use the Com Port knob to select the net port that you want to set up for the device.
  3. Use the Device knob to select Audio Server.
  4. Press Select Device and use the Device knob to select EncoDAD.
  5. Press Com Type and use the Type knob to select Network TCP.
  6. Press Com Settings and use the Client/Server knob to select Client and enter the IP Settings.
    IP Setting Value
    Remote IP Address (IP of device)
    Remote Port 4444
    Local IP Address 0.0.0.0
    Local Port 0
  7. Press HOME > Confirm.

Device Setup

The device must be set up to communicate with the switcher using the same serial or ethernet communications as you set the switcher up to use.

Note: This information in this procedure is provided as a guide and is based on the current version of hardware and software that was available at the time of testing. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, refer to the documentation that came with your device.
Note: The audio server interface can only support up to 20 lists of 60 audio cuts each.

To Set Up Serial Communication

  1. Configure a remote port on the ENCO DAD® for external automation using the DAD® Command Language (DCL).
  2. Create a blank Playlist on the DAD®, and name the Playlist "SYNERGY". This Playlist enables the switcher to communicate with the DAD®.
  3. On the Audio Server menu of the switcher, the Cut ID Machine must be set to QUAD I.

To Set Up Ethernet Communication

Note: The ENCO Universal Translator requires the IP address of the ENCO and must be running on-screen to ensure proper communications.

The translator shows all external communications sent and received by the DAD®.

Tip: The DAD® populates audio tracks for OverDrive® in the Quads. Quad 1 is Machine 13 for OverDrive® control.