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Mix Rack FWx Card Installation

This section shows how to install an FWx card into a
Mix Rack. One FWx card can be installed in a Mix Rack. An
FWx card and an HDx card cannot be used simultaneously.
For FOH Rack installation instructions, see "FOH Rack
FWx Card Installation" on page 3.
To install the FWx card in the Mix Rack:
Shut down your system.
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Power down your Mix Rack.
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Disconnect all power, audio, FOH Link, and any other cables
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attached to the Mix Rack.
Remove the front panel faceplate by unscrewing its mount-
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ing screws (#1 Phillips). Keep the screws nearby for remount-
ing the front panel later.
Mounting screws (remove all)
Front of the Mix Rack
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FWx Record/Playback Option Card
On the Mix Rack back panel, remove the top expansion slot
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cover by unscrewing its mounting screws. Keep the screws
nearby in order to secure the FWx card to the Mix Rack.
Back of the Mix Rack
Although there are two expansion slots in which you can in-
stall the FWx card, for ease of installation it is suggested
that you install the card in the top expansion slot.
Remove the FWx card from its packing material. Hold the
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card by its edges.
Faceplate
Mounting bracket
FWx card showing bracket and connectors
Power connector
Ribbon Cable connector
Top expansion
slot cover
(remove)