This function switches one of the console's TFT displays to a remote desktop. It can be used to view and control other applications from the control surface – for example, a playback system or DAW.

There are two possible remote desktop modes: Windows RDP or VNC.

Configuration

On the Remote Server:

  1. Connect the remote desktop server to the Lawo control system.
    1. The server should have a fixed IP address (fixed IP from DHCP server, or static IP address) within the same range as that of the control system, for example 192.168.102.xxx.
    2. You can check the IP address of your control system from the System Settings display (under Global → System → IP Address Primary).
  2. Create a new user and password for the remote desktop login.
    1. We advise creating a new user account, as the password is displayed and stored in clear text on the mc2 mixing console.
    2. The user must be a member of the "Remote Desktop Users" Group.

On the Console:

For each remote desktop you wish to connect to, define the:

  • Channeldisplay / GUI – select the console display which will display the remote desktop. You can choose any Channel display or Central GUI.
  • Server IP address – enter the IP address of the server (as configured above).

Note that the control system must have an IP route to the remote server. If the server is not in the same subnet range, then an appropriate gateway must be configured. Please consult your network administrator for assistance. The default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0.

  • Username – enter the remote server's Username.
  • Password – enter the remote server's Password.
  • Userbutton Type, Panel Index, etc. – assign the user button which will switch to and from the remote desktop.
  • To use a VNC Remote connection, set the "Use VNC connection" field to Yes. If the field is left as No, then the function supports the Windows RDP protocol.