DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual
Fore
w
o
rd
Intr
oduction to
the DME Satellite
Contr
ols and
Connector
s
Connecting to
a Computer
A
udio I/O
Connection
Connecting to an
External De
vice
Other Functions
Ref
erences
6
Foreword .......................................... 7
Accessories (Please make sure the following items are
included in the package.) ..................................... 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
Caution when turning the power off ............................. 19
Rear Panel ..................................................................... 20
Connecting to a Computer ..................... 22
USB Connection........................................................... 22
Network Settings........................................................... 23
Ethernet Connection ([NETWORK] Connector)......... 24
Audio I/O Connection ........................... 28
Digital Audio Connection (CobraNet Connectors)....... 28
Analog Audio Connection ([INPUT] & [OUTPUT]
Connectors) ....................................................... 29
Connecting to an External Device............. 30
Remote Connection ([REMOTE] Connector).............. 30
Controlling external head amplifiers from the DME
Satellite ................................................................. 30
Controlling a DME Satellite’s internal head amps from a
digital mixer .......................................................... 31
Controlling the DME Satellite from an external device...... 31
CobraNet Connection (CobraNet Connectors)............. 32
Controlling DME Satellite’s internal head amps from a
digital mixer Yamaha LS9...................................... 32
Controlling the DME Satellite from a digital mixer
Yamaha PM5D ..................................................... 33
Network Connection ([NETWORK] Connectors ........ 33
GPI Connection ([GPI] Connector).............................. 34
Other Functions.................................. 35
Initializing the DME Satellite........................................ 35
References ....................................... 36
Options ......................................................................... 36
Troubleshooting ............................................................ 37
Component ................................................................... 37
MIDI Data Format ....................................................... 38
1. MIDI functions on the DME8i-C, DME8o-C, and
DME4io-C ........................................................... 38
2. MIDI Data Flow ........................................................... 38
3. MIDI Setup ................................................................... 38
4. MIDI Format ................................................................ 39
MIDI Implementation Chart ........................................ 41
Display Messages ........................................................... 42
General Specifications ................................................... 43
Electrical Characteristics ................................................ 43
Input/Output Characteristics ........................................ 46
[NETWORK] Connector (100Base-TX Ethernet,
RJ-45) ................................................................ 47
Straight and Crossover Cable Wiring............................. 47
Dimensions ................................................................... 48
Index ............................................................................. 49