iXm USB Connections & So
ft
ware Installatio
n
iXm supports two di
ff
erent USB connection modes if used with your computer. One is the so
called
Storage Mode
which enables you to exchange files (e.g. your recordings) between your
computer and iXm. The other mode is the so called
Configuration Mode
which you can use to
configure and monitor your iXm with the help of the Yellowtec
iXm Admin
and
User So
ft
ware
.
This document shows you:
-
How to enter
Storage Mode
-
How to enter
Configuration Mode
-
How to install
Admin
and
User So
ft
ware
Storage Mode
Turn your iXm on and plug-in the USB cable to establish a physical connection between the
device and your computer. The MEM indicator will light up solid yellow indicating that you
have entered iXm’s
Storage Mode
. Additionally, the BAT indicator will start blinking to indicate
that the built-in battery will be charged.
For copying files to your computer you don’t need additional so
ft
ware. Just open the
Windows Explorer or the Apple Finder. You will find iXm’s SD memory card as external flash
memory drive on your operating system. Audio files stored on your iXm’s SD card can now be
saved to the computer. Files can be deleted anytime even with set write protection.
Configuration Mode
If you want to configure your iXm via so
ft
ware, you will need to enter
Configuration Mode
.
A
ft
er turning iXm on, press and hold the FWD and STOP buttons on the playback keypad to
enter
Configuration Mode
indicated by a red MEM LED. Now establish a physical USB
connection between the device and your computer.
Record Keypad
Playback Keypad
STOP
FWD
Admin
and
User So
ft
ware
will be needed for configuration as well as for status monitoring.
Both are part of the iXm’s scope of delivery.
A
ft
er using the so
ft
ware just physically disconnect iXm from your computer to release iXm’s
Configuration Mode
. The red MEM indicator will switch o
ff
, and the iXm will enter normal
operation mode a
ft
er a short memory check.
iXm USB Connections and So
ft
ware Installation. Changes reserved. Yellowtec 04/2017
