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Getting Started
This section provides and overview of the control panel, how to use the menu system, and some basic switcher terms and functions.
Menu System
SoftPanel

Getting Started
This section provides and overview of the control panel, how to use the menu system, and some basic switcher terms and functions.
- 5RU Hardware QuickStart
  A PDF showing the ports and cabling of your Ultrix Acuity FR5 NS.
- 12RU Hardware QuickStart
  A PDF showing the ports and cabling of your Ultrix Acuity FR12.
- Acuity® Control Panel Overview
- TouchDrive Control Panel Overview
- Carbonite Black Control Panel Overview
- Menu System
  - Using the Menu System
  - Touchscreens (TouchDrive)
    The mnemonics, small displays, and 3-knob menu display on the TouchDrive control panel are all touch enabled. Tap a region of the display to make selections or show more information about the item.
  - Control Panel 3-Knob Menu (TouchDrive)
    The 3-knob menu on the control panel is used to control the three knobs on the lower menu region. This allows you to manually adjust knob values using a physical knob.
  - Color Picker
  - SoftPanel
    - To Install SoftPanel
      The SoftPanel is imported as an appliance into VM VirtualBox.
    - To Set Up SoftPanel
    - To Uninstall SoftPanel
  - Screen Captures
- Switcher Basics

SoftPanel

SoftPanel allows you to run the menu system of the switcher from a computer. The switcher treats the SoftPanel interface as a satellite panel, allowing it to control all aspects of the switcher that the menu system of a satellite panel can control.

The SoftPanel application uses the Oracle® VM VirtualBox to interface with the computer hardware and operating system, and connect to the switcher frame.

Tip:

You can also point your Google Chrome™ browser to the SoftPanel to access the Acuity Virtual Panel.