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15. VOLUME LEVEL ADJUSTMENT

15.1. Adjusting Input and Output Volume Levels

Each volume level of inputs and outputs can be adjusted in the following 4 methods.

(a) Adjustment by the front panel mounted faders

(b) Adjustment using the supplied M-864D PC Software

(c) Adjustment by the optional ZM Remote controller

(d) Adjustment by the external control device

The configuration of these volume controls is as shown below.

ON

(a)

(b)

(c) (d)

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

15.1.1. Adjustment by the front panel mounted Faders

 INPUTs 1 – 8 faders

M-864D

ST 1 and ST 2 faders

OUTPUTs 1 – 4 faders

•  INPUTs 1 – 8 faders 

  Adjust each input level of the MONO INPUTs 1 through 8.

•  ST1 and ST2 faders 

  Adjust the input levels of the STEREO INPUT 1 (A, B, and C inputs of Stereo input terminals) and STEREO 

INPUT 2 (A, B, and C inputs of Stereo input terminals, and front mounted Stereo input 2).

  Each input is mixed and output. Adjust the mixing volume with the Trim control.
  Note

  Front mounted Stereo input 2 of the STEREO INPUT 2 is always output.

  For details, read the separate Software instructions.

•  OUTPUTs 1 – 4 faders

  Adjust each output level of the OUTPUTs 1 through 4.

Summary of Contents for M-864D

Page 1: ...TO NE GAIN ASSIGN PE AK 0d B 40d B LO W CU T FB S TO NE GAIN ASSIGN PE AK 0d B 40d B LO W CU T FB S TO NE GAIN ASSIGN PE AK 0d B 40d B LO W CU T FB S TO NE GAIN ASSIGN PE AK 0d B 40d B LO W CU T FB S...

Page 2: ...rocedures 17 10 2 Setting Methods 18 11 TRIM CONTROL 20 12 TONE CONTROL 21 13 LOW CUT FILTER SETTING 22 13 1 What is a Low Cut Filter 23 13 2 Low Cut Filter Setting 23 14 USING THE SUMMING OUTPUT 24 1...

Page 3: ...Recalling the Preset Memory 39 21 SYSTEM LOCK SETTING 40 21 1 Enabling the System Lock Function 40 21 2 Disabling the System Lock Function 40 22 INSTALLATION 41 22 1 Installation Precautions 41 22 2...

Page 4: ...o your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where the...

Page 5: ...age components inside the unit Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Do not place cups bowls or other containers of liquid or metallic objects on top of the unit If they accidentally spil...

Page 6: ...e not supplied with the unit Prepare them that are appropriate for the equipment rack Be sure to complete installation and cable connections before connecting the unit s power plug to the power source...

Page 7: ...djustable with 60 mm 2 36 faders Each function settable at the M 864D using its front mounted switches and faders Advanced settings using the supplied M 864D PC Software via LAN Designed for use in co...

Page 8: ...8 7 Nomenclature AND FUNCTIONS Front Section A Section C Section B Section A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14...

Page 9: ...8 or Tone Trim selection switch 25 See p 17 and p 20 Also adjust the recording output volume level See p 26 The setting value indicators differ in lighting and flashing status depending on the control...

Page 10: ...n switch and Tone Gain control mode indicator TONE GAIN Green orange Each time the switch is pressed the mode switches among Standby mode Tone control mode and Gain control mode The indicator goes off...

Page 11: ...tches among Standby mode Tone control mode and Gain control mode The indicator goes off in Standby mode lights green in Tone control mode and lights orange in Trim control mode 26 Assignmentswitches S...

Page 12: ...annel contact output terminal Perform function assignment to each contact by a PC using the supplied M 864D PC Software 35 Contact input terminals INPUT C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 C Removable terminal block 8...

Page 13: ...l device M 864D ZM Remote controller 42 Recording output terminals REC OUT L R 10 dB 1 k unbalanced type RCA jack Mixed signal of Buses 1 through 4 selected by the supplied M 864D PC Software is outpu...

Page 14: ...64D units Using multiple M 864D units up to 5 units in conjunction with the external control device and ZM Remote controller to be directly connected and a PC and external device via LAN M 864D Switch...

Page 15: ...ses the corresponding indicator to light routing the input signal to the OUTPUT 1 The Assignment switches 2 through 4 serve as the same function as the Assignment switch 1 Assignment switch Output des...

Page 16: ...STEREO INPUT 1 1 2 4 STEREO INPUT 2 1 2 3 STEREO INPUT 1 STEREO INPUT 2 Unlit Lit Assignment switch Assignment indicator Note Use a fine tipped object to press in the Assignment switch Assignment swi...

Page 17: ...e The REC OUT default assignment is as follows REC OUT L Assignment switch 1 REC OUT R Assignment switch 2 10 PHANTOM POWER PAD AND GAIN SETTINGS The input sensitivity and phantom power ON or OFF can...

Page 18: ...ntom power ON OFF setting The phantom power ON or OFF can be set to Monaural inputs 1 through 8 Rotating the Phantom power ON OFF setting knob clockwise turns the phantom power ON and counterclockwise...

Page 19: ...channel of which Tone Gain control mode indicator is lighting orange For the default value and setting range refer to the next page Default value When PAD set to ON 0 dB When PAD set to OFF 15 dB Sett...

Page 20: ...864D Tone Trim control mode indicator Trim control mode indicator Control knobs Press several times Lights orange 1 2 Lights orange Note Use a fine tipped object to press in the Tone Trim selection s...

Page 21: ...tch of each monaural input several times until the Tone Gain control mode indicator lights green The Tone control mode indicator lights green 1 2 When adjusting the Stereo inputs 1 and 2 Press the Ton...

Page 22: ...lter 15 to 15 dB in 1 dB steps Center frequency 12 kHz GAIN 0 dB Note Filter settings other than described above can be performed using the supplied M 864D PC Software For details read the M 864D Soft...

Page 23: ...tting 13 2 1 Turning ON the low cut filter Press the Low cut switch while the Low cut indicator remains unlit The Low cut indicator lights and the Low cut filter turns ON Low cut indicator Press Low c...

Page 24: ...umming switch The figure below shows a signal flow when all the Assignment switches 1 through 4 of the STEREO INPUT 1 are turned to ON Assignment switch Input STEREO INPUT 1 L R OUTPUT 1 Outputs the m...

Page 25: ...ment by the front panel mounted Faders INPUTs 1 8 faders M 864D ST 1 and ST 2 faders OUTPUTs 1 4 faders INPUTs 1 8 faders Adjust each input level of the MONO INPUTs 1 through 8 ST1 and ST2 faders Adju...

Page 26: ...device The following 2 methods are available for adjusting volume level by the external control device Control method by using no voltage contact signals directly applied through the connection to the...

Page 27: ...ors around the L and R channels knobs indicate each corresponding output level Lit Lit Flashes twice Lit Example Lit Step 2 Adjust the recording output volume level with the control knob Default value...

Page 28: ...h channel of the MONO INPUTs 1 8 operates independently Note The function can also be set using the supplied M 864D PC Software For details read the separate Software instructions Step 1 Press the FBS...

Page 29: ...automatically measuring the inherent acoustic characteristics in architectural space 18 2 Notes on ARC Function Setting Before operating the ARC function check that sound is actually output from the...

Page 30: ...ier to the minimum position INPUT 1 s volume fader M 864D OUTPUTs 1 4 s volume faders 1 1 1 2 Step 2 Connect a measuring microphone The microphone usually used with the M 864D can be used 2 1 Connect...

Page 31: ...p 25 Input level is too low Input level is too high Lights red Do not light Step 4 Set the MONO INPUT 1 s output destination Assign the MONO INPUT 1 s output destination to the channel to which the AR...

Page 32: ...below Microphone setting location example School room Gymnasium and multipurpose auditorium Conference room Point to a platform Point to the center of the stage Point to the chairperson Location of t...

Page 33: ...the ARC measurement in Step 7 Measurement starts Volume adjustment Specific tone hiss sounds twice Distance measurement Specific tone snap sounds twice Measurement is complete Sound field measurement...

Page 34: ...the microphone to your desired location 18 4 Example of the ARC Function Use to Make Fine Acoustic Adjustment When wishing to make finer acoustic adjustment it is possible to set the different ARC fil...

Page 35: ...8 5 2 Confirming the setting status through the ARC switch operation When the ARC operation indicator is lighting the ARC filter set output channel can be checked through the ARC switch operation Hold...

Page 36: ...ds M 864D Lit Flashing 3 8 seconds Unlit After 8 seconds MONO INPUT 1 Assignment switch Assignment indicator 1 2 Note Use a fine tipped object to press in the Assignment switch and the ARC switch Step...

Page 37: ...detecting signals input from the MONO INPUTs 1 through 8 The Automatic Mute ON or OFF can be individually set to each output 1 through 4 19 2 Indicators Status during Automatic Mute Operation The Assi...

Page 38: ...icator does not light in the following cases Preset memory Nos 5 through 16 are being recalled The M 864D is activating in Resume function On state Automatically stores the operated contents after the...

Page 39: ...ARC filter settings PC VOL EXT VOL Automatic mute settings Settings available only using the supplied M 864D PC Software Tip The front panel mounted fader values are not stored 20 3 Recalling the Pre...

Page 40: ...memory store and recall Tone control setting Front panel mounted input output volume faders Gain control setting ARC filter settings Trim control setting Recording output volume control Monaural summi...

Page 41: ...on is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the ci...

Page 42: ...e deck 1 Connections when using the ZM Remote controller See p 50 Use the AD 246 AC adapter optional or its equivalent As for the usable adapter consult your TOA dealer 2 The M 864D can communicate wi...

Page 43: ...Insulation sleeve Contact section a l2 a 1 a2 l1 l2 l1 b b Solid cable and stranded cable Shielded cable 7 mm 0 28 0 28 0 79 7 mm 20 mm Expose 8 mm 0 31 or more when using the above ferrule terminal...

Page 44: ...with the 4 buttons in connection to the M 864D Communication is executed between the M 864D and ZM 9011 and the indicator status changes depending on the M 864D s operation It can be mounted in one ga...

Page 45: ...position of the assigned channel It can be mounted in one gang electrical box Front Side 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 1 Volume set position indicator Indicates the volume level set with the volume control knob The s...

Page 46: ...med by the PC with the supplied M 864D PC Software installed For details read the separate Software instructions 2 Operation indicators Light if the assigned function is enabled when the Function butt...

Page 47: ...are installed For details read the separate Software instructions 5 Address selector ADDRESS Used to set the ZM 9014 s address 0 F Set the address value not overlapping with the value assigned to othe...

Page 48: ...lowing are assignable functions Channel ON OFF Channel selection Stereo line input selection Matrix assignment ON OFF Preset memory recall Remote control contact output and External control command ou...

Page 49: ...dicator lights to 10 dB All indicators light When the Crosspoint gain is assigned 36 dB Only the bottommost indicator lights to 0 dB All indicators light Operating the ZM 9014 Step 1 Press the Functio...

Page 50: ...M 864D to supply power to the ZM Remote controller Each one AC adapter is required for the LINK A and LINK B separately Up to 8 ZM Remote controllers can be connected to each channel M 864D Side view...

Page 51: ...e controllers can be connected if the total cable length between the M 864D and each ZM Remote controller is within 800 m 870 yd Perform wiring installation so that the total cable length between the...

Page 52: ...M Remote controllers can be connected Total cable length 400 m or 435 yd LINK A LINK B M 864D ZM Remote controller 1 2 8 10 9 16 Maximum 200 m 210 yd LINK A LINK B Maximum 200 m 210 yd Example 2 When...

Page 53: ...Total cable length 800 m or 870 yd LINK A LINK B M 864D ZM Remote controller 1 2 6 8 7 12 Maximum 400 m 435 yd LINK A LINK B Maximum 400 m 435 yd Notes In the daisy chain wiring the cable length shoul...

Page 54: ...C OUT VOL PC VOL EXT VOL REC OUT VOL PC VOL 1 2 3 4 BUS OUTPUT 1 4 dB MONO INPUT 1 4 dB to 56 dB 24V CPU CONTROL PAD TONE FBS A D SIGNAL RED GREEN 1 2 3 4 EBA PHANTOM POWER FADER PC VOL EXT VOL PEQ SI...

Page 55: ...55 26 DIMENSIONAL DIAGRAM Unit mm in 465 6 18 33 482 6 19 420 16 54 37 7 1 48 101 6 4 177 1 6 97 140 5 51 Viewed from the direction A A...

Page 56: ...th front mounted input after passing through each trim gain circuit the same applies to R channel Output 4 channels 4 dB max 24 dB applicable load 600 or more electronically balanced removable termina...

Page 57: ...Tone control mode indicator x 1 Gain control mode indicator x 1 Trim control mode indicator x 1 Analog Volume Fader Input volume fader x 10 Output volume fader x 4 2 faders linkable with supplied gang...

Page 58: ...screw M4 x 30 2 Panel mounting screw 2 Removable terminal plug 10 pins 1 Note Since no electrical box is supplied with the unit prepare it separately Accessories CE CE AU CE GB version Power supply co...

Page 59: ...emovable terminal plug 10 pins 1 Note Since no electrical box is supplied with the unit prepare it separately 27 4 ZM 9013 Power Source 24 V DC supplied from M 864D Current Consumption 50 mA or less T...

Page 60: ...003 du Canada URL http www toa jp 133 22 385 10 Traceability Information for Europe Manufacturer TOA Corporation 7 2 1 Minatojima Nakamachi Chuo ku Kobe Hyogo Japan Authorized representative TOA Elect...

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