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MTX3    Owner’s Manual

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Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Matrix Processor MTX3. This manual will help you take full 

advantage of the superior functionality offered by the MTX3. After you have read the manual, keep it 

in a safe place for reference when needed.

• MTX3 Owner’s Manual (this document)

• Power cable

• Euroblock plug (16-pin), (1)

• Euroblock plugs (3-pin, with tab) (16)

• Cable ties (16)

Use MTX Editor to update the firmware of the MTX3 or check 
the firmware version. For details on operation, refer to the MTX 
Editor User’s Manual.
Download the latest firmware from the “Downloads” page on 
the following website.

http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/

This device is guaranteed to operate at an ambient temperature 
of 0 to 40 °C. If this device is mounted in an EIA rack together 
with other devices, heat from the various devices may cause the 
temperature inside the rack to rise, rendering this device unable 
to perform to its full potential. To ensure that heat does not 
accumulate inside this device, please ensure that the following 
conditions are met when rack-mounting it.

• If you plan to mount this device together with devices that 

tend to generate heat, such as power amps other than XMV 
series products, allow 1U or more of vacant space between 
this device and other devices. Also attach ventilation panels 
in this space or leave them open to ensure sufficient ventila-
tion.

• Leave the back of the rack open, and allow at least 10 cm of 

space between the rack and the wall or ceiling to ensure suf-
ficient ventilation. If the back of the rack cannot be left open, 
provide forced air cooling for the rack, for example by 
installing a commercially available fan kit. If you install a 
fan kit, leaving the back of the rack closed may provide more 
effective cooling. For details, refer to the owner’s manual 
provided with the rack or fan kit.

NOTICE

To avoid the possibility of malfunction/ damage to the product, 
damage to data, or damage to other property, follow the notices 
below.

 Handling and Maintenance

• Do not use the device in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo 

equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. Other-
wise, the device, TV, or radio may generate noise.

• Do not expose the device to excessive dust or vibration, or 

extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a 
heater, or in a car during the day), in order to prevent the 
possibility of panel disfiguration, unstable operation, or dam-
age to the internal components.

• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the device, 

since this might discolor the panel.

• When cleaning the device, use a dry and soft cloth. Do not 

use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-
impregnated wiping cloths.

• Condensation can occur in the device due to rapid, drastic 

changes in ambient temperature—when the device is moved 
from one location to another, or air conditioning is turned on 
or off, for example. Using the device while condensation is 
present can cause damage. If there is reason to believe that 
condensation might have occurred, leave the device for sev-
eral hours without turning on the power until the condensa-
tion has completely dried out.

• When turning on the AC power in your audio system, always 

turn on the power amplifier LAST, to avoid speaker damage. 
When turning the power off, the power amplifier should be 
turned off FIRST for the same reason.

Information

 About copyrights

• Copying of the commercially available musical data including 

but not limited to audio data is strictly prohibited except for 
your personal use.

 About this manual

• The illustrations as shown in this manual are for instructional 

purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from 
those on your device.

• Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox Corporation.
• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft ® Corpora-

tion in the United States and other countries.

• SDHC Logo and SD Logo are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.

• The company names and product names in this manual are 

the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective 
companies.

• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from 

Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

Included items (please check)

Firmware versions

Precautions for rackmounting

Summary of Contents for MTX3

Page 1: ...EN Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...work Installation and wiring 14 On site work Settings in MTX Editor 15 Various Procedures 16 Recalling switching presets 16 Switching presets from the MTX3 16 Setting the clock 16 Using the scheduler...

Page 3: ...when the unit is operating as designed are not covered by the manufacturer s warranty and are therefore the owners responsibility Please study this man ual carefully and consult your dealer before req...

Page 4: ...s device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference rec...

Page 5: ...es When setting up the device make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily accessible If some trouble or malfunction occurs immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from t...

Page 6: ...es below Handling and Maintenance Do not use the device in the vicinity of a TV radio stereo equipment mobile phone or other electric devices Other wise the device TV or radio may generate noise Do no...

Page 7: ...wer is also supplied allowing you to place the control panel in the ideal location for the room Two built in effect processors Two effect processors are built in and can be easily used in a party room...

Page 8: ...i ALERT indicator When an alert occurs the PRESET display will indicate the alert number and this indicator will blink red o POWER indicator This indicator will light when this device is powered on 0...

Page 9: ...ol panels can be connected to one MTX3 The total length of the cables from the MTX3 to the last con trol panel must not exceed 200 meters y NETWORK connector This is an Ethernet connector that support...

Page 10: ...d to turn the phantom power on off Use the included Euroblock plugs to make connections see Euroblock plug connection on page 11 for details 2 Cooling vent The MTX3 contains a cooling fan The cooling...

Page 11: ...rack mounting the device use a lac ing bar when possible to bundle and secure the cable If cables will be frequently connected and discon nected as in the case of a portable system we rec ommend that...

Page 12: ...3 Owner s Manual 12 5 Plug the Euroblock plug into the GPI con nector or INPUT OUTPUT connector of the MTX3 NOTE When connecting unbalanced cables to the INPUT connector use a jumper wire to connect t...

Page 13: ...al 6 Set up the entire MTX system as directed by the wizard Make settings such as the number of connected MTX XMV DCP devices and the UNIT ID and YDIF mode Cascade mode or Distribution mode for each d...

Page 14: ...ll be created Install and connect the system while referring to the schematic diagram you printed out 1 Install the MTX3 and make the analog audio connections 2 Make digital connections between the MT...

Page 15: ...are being output from the MTX3 at an appropriate level 9 Temporarily turn off the audio output from the MTX3 To prevent loud sound from the amp from damaging your speakers we recommend that you turn o...

Page 16: ...peration refer to MTX Editor User s Manual The scheduler can switch presets or play music and sound effects from the SD memory card at the date and time you spec ify Each such setting is called an eve...

Page 17: ...rt The GPI controller parameters are assigned via the MTX Editor application Euroblock plugs 16 pin are used for connections to the GPI connector For details refer to Euroblock plug connection on page...

Page 18: ...nal memory restoring it to the factory settings 1 Power off the MTX3 2 Set the rear panel DIP switches 7 and 8 to the INIT INITIALIZE position 3 Power on the MTX3 Initialization will start The status...

Page 19: ...Owner s Manual 19 4 When initialization is completed power off the MTX3 once again 5 Set the rear panel DIP switches 7 and 8 to the RESUME position 6 Power on the MTX3 again The MTX3 will start up in...

Page 20: ...DCP units can be connected to one MTX3 Could the total cable length from the MTX3 to the last control panel be exceeding 200 meters The DCP s LEDs are dim Did you set the DCP s LED brightness appropr...

Page 21: ...e no duplicates 41 IP address was not set within 60 seconds of startup Please check rear panel DIP switch 6 IP Setting If DIP switch 6 is set to PC use MTX Editor or the DHCP server to specify the dev...

Page 22: ...onnector 30 meters Cable length between devices DCP connector 200 meters total cable length from the MTX3 to the last DCP Indicators INPUT PEAK RED 3dBFS INPUT SIGNAL GREEN 40dBFS OUTPUT SIGNAL GREEN...

Page 23: ...All output DA converters are 24bit 128times oversampling Dimensions Input Terminals GAIN Actual Load Impedance For Use With Nominal Input Level Connector Nominal Max before clip INPUT 1 8 66dB 10k 50...

Page 24: ...EFFECT SEND To FX1 To FX2 ON LEVEL ANC SEND To ANC1 To ANC2 PAN DIRECT INPUT CHANNEL CH9 16 EFFECT SEND To EFFECT 1 To EFFECT 2 METER POST ON ON LEVEL To MATRIX MONO To MATRIX1 3 7 To MATRIX2 4 8 ON L...

Page 25: ...B Block Diagram 24 C cable ties 6 11 Cascade mode 7 13 control panel 7 Controls and Connectors 8 D DCP 7 DIP switch 10 Distribution mode 7 13 E Euroblock plug 6 9 10 11 event 16 F Features 7 Front Pan...

Page 26: ...MTX3 Owner s Manual 26...

Page 27: ...lades and 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 out let consult an electrician for replacement of the obsol...

Page 28: ...AL Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Ib rica Sucursal en Espa a Ctra de la Coruna km 17 200 28230 Las Rozas Madrid Spain Tel 34 902 39 8888 GREECE Philippos Nakas S A The Music House 147 Skiathou Street 112 55...

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