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DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual

 

Fore

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Intr

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the DME Satellite

Contr

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Connector

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Connecting to 

a Computer

A

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Connection

Connecting to an 

External De

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Other Functions

Ref

erences

 

6

 

Foreword ..........................................  7

 

Accessories (Please make sure the following items are 
included in the package.).................................................  7
Options...........................................................................  7
About the Product Names...............................................  7
About the Firmware Version ...........................................  7
Preparation......................................................................  7

 

Connecting the AC power cord...........................................  7
Turning the power on and off .............................................  7

 

Precautions for Using a Rack-mounted DME Satellite ....  8

 

Introduction to the DME Satellite ..............  9

 

Differences between DME8i-C, DME8o-C, and 
DME4io-C .....................................................................  9
DME Satellite Features ...................................................  9
Audio System Network .................................................  10
Glossary for the DME Satellite......................................  10
Signal Types..................................................................  12
System Examples...........................................................  13
About DME Designer ...................................................  14
About CobraNet ...........................................................  15

 

CobraNet in a nutshell......................................................  15
Bundle ..............................................................................  15
Multicast and unicast bundles ...........................................  16
Conductors and performers...............................................  17
Cables and hubs for CobraNet network ............................  17

 

Controls and Connectors .......................  18

 

Front Panel ...................................................................  18
Rear Panel .....................................................................  20

 

Connecting to a Computer .....................  22

 

USB Connection...........................................................  22
Network Settings...........................................................  23

 

Setting the IP address ........................................................  23
Master and slave setting.....................................................  23

 

Ethernet Connection ([NETWORK] Connector).........  24

 

Audio I/O Connection ...........................  27

 

Digital Audio Connection (CobraNet Connectors).......  27
Analog Audio Connection ([INPUT] & [OUTPUT]
 Connectors) .................................................................  28

 

Connecting to an External Device.............  29

 

Remote Connection ([REMOTE] Connector)..............  29

 

Controlling external head amplifiers from the 
DME Satellite .................................................................... 29
Controlling the DME Satellite from an external device...... 29

 

CobraNet Connection (CobraNet Connectors).............  30
GPI Connection ([GPI] Connector)..............................  31

 

Other Functions..................................  32

 

Initializing the DME Satellite........................................  32

 

References .......................................  33

 

Options .........................................................................  33

 

ICP1.................................................................................. 33
CP4SW, CP4SF, and CP1SF............................................. 33

 

Troubleshooting ............................................................  34
Component ...................................................................  34
MIDI Data Format .......................................................  35

 

1. MIDI functions on the DME8i-C, DME8o-C, and 

DME4io-C ....................................................................35

2. MIDI Data Flow ........................................................... 35
3. MIDI Setup ................................................................... 35
4. MIDI Format ................................................................ 36

 

MIDI Implementation Chart ........................................  38
Display Messages ...........................................................  39

 

Error Messages................................................................... 39
Warning Messages ............................................................. 39

 

General Specifications ...................................................  40
Electrical Characteristics ................................................  40
Input/Output Characteristics ........................................  43
[NETWORK] Connector 
(100Base-TX Ethernet, RJ-45) ......................................  44
Straight and Crossover Cable Wiring.............................  44
Dimensions ...................................................................  45
Index .............................................................................  46

 

Contents

Summary of Contents for DME4IO-C

Page 1: ...EN DIGITAL MIXING ENGINE SATELLITE Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...s dans un rack mal aéré la chaleur générée par chaque unité risque d augmenter la température à l intérieur du rack et d empêcher le satellite DME de fonctionner correctement Lorsque vous montez des satellites DME en rack laissez un espace libre équivalant à un rack entre deux unités Vous pouvez recouvrir cet espace d un panneau de ventilation ou le laisser ouvert pour éviter toute accumulation de...

Page 3: ...nd a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specifie...

Page 4: ...e 714 522 9011 Type of Equipment DIGITAL MIXING ENGINE SATELLITE Model Name DME8i C DME8o C DME4io C This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including inter ference that may cause undesired operation See user manual instructions if int...

Page 5: ...tions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others or damage to the device or other property These precautions include but are not limited to the following Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the device is not to be used for extended periods of time or during electrical storms When removing the electric plug from the device or an outlet always hold the plug i...

Page 6: ...urn the POWER switch on and off repeatedly and rapidly Be sure to wait six seconds or more between turning the power to the unit off and then on The rubber feet included in this package can be attached to the bottom of this device to prevent slippage when it is to be used on a slippery surface Always turn the power off when the device is not in use The performance of components with moving contact...

Page 7: ...r Panel 20 Connecting to a Computer 22 USB Connection 22 Network Settings 23 Setting the IP address 23 Master and slave setting 23 Ethernet Connection NETWORK Connector 24 Audio I O Connection 27 Digital Audio Connection CobraNet Connectors 27 Analog Audio Connection INPUT OUTPUT Connectors 28 Connecting to an External Device 29 Remote Connection REMOTE Connector 29 Controlling external head ampli...

Page 8: ...ite http www yamahaproaudio com Preparation Connecting the AC power cord First plug the female connector end of the AC cord into the AC IN socket on the rear panel of the DME Satellite then plug the male plug into an appropriate AC mains outlet Be sure to use the voltage specified for the device Turning the power on and off 1 Press the POWER switch to turn on the power to the DME Satellite 2 Press...

Page 9: ...ite in a well ventilated rack and make sure that the heat will be ventilated efficiently If the temperature inside the rack is expected to rise above 40 degrees Celsius or 104 degrees Fahrenheit or if the ambient temperature outside the rack is expected to rise above 30 de grees Celsius or 86 Fahrenheit install a fan kit in the top row of the rack The fan must provide airflow of 1 6m3 min or more ...

Page 10: ...ME Designer to configure just about any audio system you need The CobraNet connectors on the device enable you to remotely control analog inputs and outputs by transferring digital audio signals via a network The following steps summarize the process for setting up the DME Satellite for use 1 Connect your computer to the DME Satellite via USB page 22 2 Install USB MIDI Driver and DME Designer Refe...

Page 11: ...u can use the computer to control an entire device group via the group master Glossary for the DME Satellite This section explains terminology specific to the DME Satellite Components and parameters The individual audio processing modules equalizers compressors etc are called components External head amplifier control modules are also available as components Changing the parameters of components e...

Page 12: ...r computer Up to 999 scenes can be stored for each device group Scene structure Scene change 16 x 8 Scene Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 999 Component Configuration Preset Parameter Ex Gate Attack Decay Range Threshold Key in Hold Matrix Mixer USB PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL INPUT INPUT DIGITAL MIXING ENGINE SATELLITE USB PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL PEAK PEAK SIGNAL ...

Page 13: ...ice control These signals provide communication and control between individual devices Included in this category are MIDI messages transferred between USB connectors GPI signals transferred be tween GPI connectors and remote head amp control signals handled via the REMOTE connector Type of signals handled by the DME Satellite Connector Audio Signal Device Group Control Device Control Reference Pag...

Page 14: ... INPUT DIGITAL MIXING ENGINE SATELLITE USB PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL INPUT INPUT DIGITAL MIXING ENGINE SATELLITE USB PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL INPUT INPUT DIGITAL MIXING ENGINE SATELLITE USB PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL INPUT INPUT DIGITAL MIXING ENGINE SATELLITE I...

Page 15: ...e computer to the DME series unit via the USB or Ethernet connection Once the data is transferred to the unit you can disconnect the DME series unit from the computer and use it as a stand alone processor Alternatively you can control the DME series unit real time from DME Designer as long as it is connected to a computer If multiple DME series units are connected in the network DME Designer enabl...

Page 16: ...a single bundle can carry up to eight channels of digital audio For routing around the network bundles are assigned numbers from 1 through 65 279 If you set the same bundle number on both transmitting and receiving devices digital audio data can be transmitted over CobraNet network There is no limitation to the number of bundles that can be transmitted and received over the CobraNet network as lon...

Page 17: ...icast bundles consumes more network resources Unicast bundles should be used if five or more bundles are required It is also possible to set multiple devices to receive the same unicast bundle number and depending on the transmitting device up to 4 receiving devices may be able to simultaneously receive the same bundle This situation is known as multi unicast The DME Satellite is capable of handli...

Page 18: ...es orange If the conductor fails another device automatically takes over Since the conductor transmits beat packets sync signals onto the network each performer does not require an external word clock connection reducing cabling complexity and cost Any non networked digital audio equipment should derive its word clock from a CobraNet networked device Cables and hubs for CobraNet network Category 5...

Page 19: ...s turned off if the device is operating as a slave You can assign the group master in DME Designer Controls and Connectors USB USB USB PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL INPUT PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL INPUT INPUT DIGITAL MIXING ENGINE SATELLITE...

Page 20: ...f the secondary backup connection is being used for com munication the indicator turns off every three seconds to in dicate an abnormality on the primary connection 7 PEAK Indicators Light red when the signal level at the corresponding built in analog audio inputs or outputs INPUT or OUTPUT connectors reaches or exceeds 3 dBFS They also indicate an error number or status 8 SIGNAL Indicators Light ...

Page 21: ...n NETWORK Con nector on page 24 for connection details 4 Dip Switch This 6 bit dip switch enables you to select the REMOTE connector function or initialize the DME Satellite depend ing on its setting at the startup of the device To switch be tween RS 232C and RS 422 for the REMOTE connector function turn off the power to the device set the dip switch as shown below then turn on the power to the de...

Page 22: ... ad dress 8 GPI Connector This Euroblock connector provides access to the unit s GPI General Purpose Interface interface for transfer of control signals to and from external equipment It features 8 port in put and 4 port output The V terminals have an output voltage of 5 volts The IN terminal detects voltage changes from 0V to 5V The OUT terminals output either signal L or H at a TTL level See pag...

Page 23: ...are Connecting to a Computer NOTE Refer to the separate DME Designer Installation Guide for details on installing USB MIDI Driver and DME Designer Make sure that the USB MIDI Driver s THRU setting is OFF Refer to Network Settings on page 23 for more information on assigning IP addresses from DME Designer NOTE You can use DME Designer to control an entire device group through the group master The c...

Page 24: ... DME Satellite unit is assigned as slave you must set its master ID to the value of the 4th octet of the master DME Satellite IP address NOTE Subnet mask is fixed at 255 255 255 0 The host address is automatically set to 254 Gateway address is the same network address as the IP address Assign each of DME series units a unique IP address so that there are no duplicates Assigning duplicate IP addres...

Page 25: ...t subnet dif ferent network address groups can be connected via a router or layer 3 compliant switching hub NOTE Refer to the separate DME Designer Installation Guide for details on installing DME N Network Driver Appropriate IP addresses must first be assigned to all devices connected to an Ethernet network Connect your computer to one of the DME Satellite units via USB then assign the IP address...

Page 26: ...AL PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL INPUT INPUT DIGITAL MIXING ENGINE SATELLITE USB PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL INPUT INPUT DIGITAL MIXING ENGINE SATELLITE Device Group Group Master DME Satellite IP address 192 168 0 7 Ethernet Cable Switching Hub Ethernet Straight Cable Computer IP address 192 168 0 100 Ethernet Cable Ethernet Straight Ca...

Page 27: ...AK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL INPUT INPUT DIGITAL MIXING ENGINE SATELLITE USB PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL INPUT INPUT DIGITAL MIXING ENGINE SATELLITE USB PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL INPUT INPUT DIGITAL MIXING ENGINE SATELLITE Device Group 1 Device Group 2 Group Master DME Satellite IP address 192 168 0 2 Group Master D...

Page 28: ...esponding interface card Example Connection to CobraNet devices Audio I O Connection NOTE Control data such as MIDI messages can be transferred between the DME Satellite and an MY16 C or MY16 CII via the CobraNet network However some devices even with an MY card installed might be unable to transmit or receive control data For details refer to the owner s manual for the device in which you plan to...

Page 29: ...pare cables to be attached to a Euroblock plug as shown below Euroblock plug connection 1 Loosen terminal screws 2 Insert cables 3 Securely tighten terminal screws Pull the cables not too strongly to confirm that they are securely connected 4 Insert the Euroblock plug into the Euroblock connector on the rear panel Be sure to use shielded cables Do not tin plate with solder the exposed sections of ...

Page 30: ...lite in the chain otherwise the AD8HR or AD824 unit s may not be properly recognized by the DME Satellite Controlling the DME Satellite from an external device You can remotely control the DME Satellite from a connected RS 232C or RS 422 compatible controller such as those from AMX or Crestron Be sure to set the dip switch on the rear panel of the DME Satellite correctly page 20 in accordance with...

Page 31: ...nual for more information on the PM5D s DME Control function NOTE You can control multiple DME series units from a PM5D Specify the same device group for each DME series unit you want to control If you have connected a PM5D and a DME Satellite via CobraNet and are controlling the DME Satellite from the PM5D you must specify a value of 2 as the fourth octet of the group master DME Satellite s IP ad...

Page 32: ... Euroblock plug connection on page 28 in this manual NOTE For more information on the CP4SW CP4SF and CP1SF Control Panels refer to the CP4SW CP4SF CP1SF Owner s Manual You can use DME Designer to set up the system so that scene recall operations and User Defined parameter control can be carried out from connected GPI control devices Refer to the DME Designer Owner s Manual for details NOTE You ca...

Page 33: ...data is damaged or corrupted After initialization transfer necessary components from DME Designer 1 While the DME Satellite is turned off set the dip switch on the rear panel to the following position then turn on the power to the unit Four PEAK indicators on the upper row on the front panel light up during the initialization process Four SIGNAL indicators on the lower row of the front panel flash...

Page 34: ...t via Ethernet Like the DME series units a unique IP address must be assigned to each controller unit Data is transmitted and received via Ethernet cables You can assign and control any function of all DME series units in the same device group via the controller Up to four parameter sets can be assigned to six function keys F1 F6 located above and under the LCD You can control up to 24 parameters ...

Page 35: ...he type of switching hub and connection method extra network resources may have been used resulting in interruption of audio signals Make sure that the output level set in DME Designer is not too low Make sure that the Mute setting in DME Designer is set to Off You may have designed a scene in DME Designer that mutes audio output You may have tried to use a configuration at 96 kHz that does not su...

Page 36: ...urns Bank Select MSB LSB and Program Change transmission on or off Control Change Tx Switch turns Control Change transmission on or off Parameter Change Tx Switch turns Parameter Change transmis sion on or off 3 5 MIDI Rx Switch Program Change Rx Switch turns Bank Select MSB LSB and Program Change reception on or off Control Change Rx Switch turns Control Change reception on or off Parameter Chang...

Page 37: ... is also on however Control Change messages will be received on all MIDI channels regardless of the MIDI Rx Channel setting Control Change parameter resolution is 128 regardless of the effec tive range of the parameter For finer settings use Parameter Change Transmit When the Control Change Tx Switch is on and a parameter is ed ited via DME Designer appropriate Control Change data will be transmit...

Page 38: ...eter Change numbers are assigned to the same parameter the smallest Parameter Change number message will be trans mitted Supplementary Information 2 Setting the Parameter Change Message Parameter Data Values The Parameter change parameter values are expressed as 32 bit in tegers with or without parity A parity bit positive 0 negative 1 is added above the most sig nificant value bit bit 31 Fraction...

Page 39: ...nd Off Aux Reset All Cntrls Local ON OFF Mes All Notes OFF sages Active Sense Reset Notes Mode Default Changed Note ON Note OFF Key s Ch s 0 32 1 31 33 95 102 119 1 16 1 16 Ø 1 Ø 2 Ø 0 127 1 1 transmit receive if program change switch is on 2 transmit receive if control change switch is on 3 transmit receive if parameter change switch is on Ø 3 Mode 1 OMNI ON POLY Mode 2 OMNI ON MONO Mode 3 OMNI O...

Page 40: ...ot communicating properly Connect the network cables properly and make sure that the network devices are operating correctly Duplicate IP addresses Connect your computer to the DME Satellite via USB then set a unique IP address The DME Satellite contains data for a different device group or no data Send data appropriate for the actual device configuration from DME Designer Indicator Error Action T...

Page 41: ...W Dimensions HxDxW 44x361x480 mm Net Weight 4 4kg Temperature range operating 5 to 40 C storage 20 to 60 C Include Accessories AC Power cord CD ROM DME Designer application Mini Euro plug 16P x1 Euro plug 3P x8 Owner s Manual DME Designer Installation Guide Rubber feetx4 Input Output RL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS INPUT 1 8 OUTPUT 1 8 600Ω input level 60dBu GAIN 60dB 1 5 0 0 0 5 dB input level 10...

Page 42: ...60dB 0 1 4dB 20Hz 20kHz 20Hz 40kHz fs 96kHz GAIN 10dB 0 05 22dB 1kHz GAIN 10dB 0 015 Input Output RL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS INPUT 1 8 OUTPUT 1 8 600Ω 4dB 20Hz 20kHz 20Hz 40kHz fs 96kHz GAIN 10dB 0 05 22dB 1kHz GAIN 10dB 0 015 Input Output RL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS INPUT 1 4 OUTPUT 1 4 600Ω 4dB 20Hz 20kHz 20Hz 40kHz fs 96kHz GAIN 60dB 0 1 4dB 20Hz 20kHz 20Hz 40kHz fs 96kHz GAIN 10dB 0 0...

Page 43: ...red with a 6dB octave filter 12 7kHz equivalent to a 20kHz filter with infinite dB octave attenuation Input Output RL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS INPUT 1 8 OUTPUT 1 8 600Ω GAIN 10dB 106 dB Input Output RL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS INPUT 1 4 OUTPUT 1 4 600Ω GAIN 10dB 106 dB Dynamic range are measured with a 6dB octave filter 12 7kHz equivalent to a 20kHz filter with infinite dB octave attenuati...

Page 44: ...Latency 1 33msec 2 12 msec Input Terminals GAIN Actual Load Impedance For Use With Nominal Input Level Connector Nominal Max before clip DME8i C CH INPUT 1 8 DME4io C CH INPUT 1 4 60dB 3kΩ 50 600Ω Mics 600Ω Lines 60dBu 0 775mV 40dBu 7 75mV EUROBLOCK 5 08mm pitch 10dB 10dBu 2 45V 30dBu 24 5V Output Terminals Actual Source Impedance For Use With Nominal Output level Connector Nominal Max before clip...

Page 45: ...ble Wiring Terminal Format Level Connector GPI IN 0 5V EUROBLOCK 1 3 5mm pitch OUT TTL V 5V Ethernet IEEE802 3 10Base T 100Base TX RJ 45 USB USB 1 1 Function Type B REMOTE RS 232C RS 422 RS 232C RS 422 D SUB 9P Male 1 Inputs 8 channels Outputs 4 channels Inputs Not apply 2 wire Fader mode Outputs Imax pin 16mA Outputs VH 2 5V min VL 0 6V max Pin Connection 1 TxD 2 TxD 3 RxD 4 Unused 5 Unused 6 RxD...

Page 46: ...er s manual are for information purpose only Yamaha Corp reserves the right to charge or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice Since specifications equipment or options may not be the same in every locale please check with your Yamaha dealer European models Purchaser User Information specified in EN55103 1 and EN55103 2 Inrush Current 35A Conforms to Environments E1 E2...

Page 47: ... Indicator 19 Error Messages 39 Ethernet Connection 24 Euroblock plug connection 28 F Firmware Version 7 G General Specifications 40 GPI Connection 31 GPI Connector 21 Ground Screw 20 group master 10 I ICP1 33 IN USE CONDUCTOR Indicator 19 Initialize DME 32 Initializing 32 INPUT OUTPUT Connectors 28 INPUT Connectors 21 Input Output Characteristics 43 L LINK ACTIVITY Indicator 19 M MAC Address 21 M...

Page 48: ...e Foreword References DME8i C DME8o C DME4io C Owner s Manual 47 secondary backup 19 Setting the IP address 23 SIGNAL Indicators 19 Signal Types 12 Straight and Crossover Cable Wiring 44 System Examples 13 T Troubleshooting 34 U unicast bundles 16 USB Connection 22 USB Connector 18 User Defined buttons User Defined parameters 10 W Warning Messages 39 Z zones 10 ...

Page 49: ...Introduction to the DME Satellite Controls and Connectors Connecting to a Computer Audio I O Connection Connecting to an External Device Other Functions References DME8i C DME8o C DME4io C Owner s Manual 48 MEMO ...

Page 50: ...s Other Functions Connecting to an External Device Audio I O Connection Connecting to a Computer Controls and Connectors Introduction to the DME Satellite Foreword DME8i C DME8o C DME4io C Owner s Manual 49 MEMO ...

Page 51: ...Introduction to the DME Satellite Controls and Connectors Connecting to a Computer Audio I O Connection Connecting to an External Device Other Functions References DME8i C DME8o C DME4io C Owner s Manual 50 MEMO ...

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