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Panasonic RAMSA WR-DA7 User Manual

Upgrade utility for audio mixer version 2.0
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Users' Guide
Upgrade Utility
for Audio Mixer
WR-DA7
Version 2.0
The meter bridge shown in photo is one of the optional accessories.
Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions completely.

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  • Page 1 Users’ Guide Upgrade Utility for Audio Mixer WR-DA7 Version 2.0 The meter bridge shown in photo is one of the optional accessories. Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions completely.
  • Page 2 Limit of Liability/Disclaimer of Warranty: The author, Audio Video Systems Division of Matsushita Communication Industrial Co., LTD and Professional Audio Division of Panasonic Broadcast and Digital Systems Company have used their best efforts in preparing this book. However, Audio/Video Systems Division of Matsushita Communication Industrial Co., LTD and Professional...
  • Page 3 Panasonic DA7 Upgrade Utility License Agreement Matsushita Communication Industrial Co., Ltd. (“MCI”) permits you to use the Panasonic DA7 Upgrade Utility software (“Software”) on condition of your acceptance of the following terms. As use of the Software shall be deemed that you have accepted the following terms, please read the following terms carefully before you use the Software.
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  • Page 5 DA7 operation manual that came with your DA7. If you would like to have an electronic copy of the DA7 user guide, it can be downloaded from http://www.panasonic.com/proaudio. Once you have entered this site, go to the download section and select DA7 User Guide.

  • Page 6: Important Notes

    Important Notes: Due to the fact that there are many new default settings in the Version 2.0 upgrade, we are recommending that you do a Master Reset of the console after the upgrade. Therefore you should backup any settings in the Libraries, Scene Memories, Mixes, etc. BEFORE you begin the upgrade process.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Section 1 Upgrade Utility Instructions Contents Preface ........1-2 Installation .

  • Page 8: Preface

    Preface The DA7 Upgrade Utility is a multifunction software manager program specifically designed to allow you to perform operating system upgrades, as well as backup and restore functions for the library, scene memory, automation data, as well as setup data for the DA7. Using the serial ports on the DA7 and your computer, data can be sent to or from a DA7 and then saved to your computer hard disk for backup and retrieval.
  • Page 9 Windows Version 1. Copy the files for installation file (DA7UPINS.EXE) to folder on to your hard drive. 2. Double–click on “DA7IPINS.exe”, If you are "unzipping" the file, you can unzip it. The installation file installs the upgrade utility in “C:\UpgradeDA7”. 3.

  • Page 10: Cables And Connections

    For Windows/95 or PC compatible computer Use ONLY a serial cable with a wiring pattern as described below. This cable is available from Panasonic Pro Audio in the United States, part number DA/DB-DIN. Do NOT use a standard serial cable.

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Da7

    Setting up the DA7 Set up the DA7 for transmitting and receiving data with your PC. 1. Select the MIDI button in the SETUP section on the TopPanel of the DA7 to display the [MIDI>SETUP] Window of the LCD display. This is so you can set up the transmit and receive data parameters.
  • Page 12 7. Select the MIDI button so as to display the [MIDI BULK] window on the LCD display. Cursor to the [RX] field. Select [RX] and press ENTER. The RX field appears in inverse video. MIDI BULK Window 1 - 6...

  • Page 13: Operating The Da7 Upgrade Utility

    Operating the DA7 Upgrade Utility Menu window Start by displaying the [Menu] window -[DA7 Upgrade Utility] -on your computer. Select the function that you want to perform by pressing: Set Up, Version, Backup, Upgrade, Restore or Exit. [Setup] This button accesses the [Setup] window. This is where you select the Serial Ports and the MIDI Channels to be used for transmitting and receiving data with the DA7.

  • Page 14: [Setup]

    [SETUP] Clicking on the [Setup] button displays the [Setup] window. This is where you select the Serial Ports and the MIDI Channels to be used for transmitting and receiving data with the DA7. Selecting the serial port For Macintosh: Select either the Modem Port or Printer Port For Windows/95: Select from COM1, COM2, COM3 or COM4 Port Selecting the MIDI channels (for transmitting and receiving)

  • Page 15: [Version]

    [VERSION] Clicking on the [Version] button opens a window with a text line saying, “connecting...” in it. When a successful upgrade has been completed, the window returns to the Menu window, displaying the version number of the DA7 at the top right. If the connection was not made successfully an error message will appear.

  • Page 16: [Backup]

    [BACKUP] 1. Clicking on the [Backup] button in the [Menu] window displays the “Please Display MIDI BULK Window at DA7.” 2. Press the [MIDI] button in the SET UP section on the Top Panel of the DA7 until the [MIDI>BULK] window appears on the DA7’s LCD. 3.
  • Page 17 [BACKUP] 4. The [DATA Selection] window appears. Select the data that you need to backup onto your computer from the following list: [CURRENT] [PRG CHG TBL] [CTRL CHG TBL] [SCENE MEM] [CH LIB] [EQ LIB] [DYN LIB] [AUTOMATION] [MIDI REMOTE] 5.
  • Page 18 [BACKUP] 6. A dialogue box for designating the file to be saved appears. In this box, select the folder named "backupdata". If there is no folder already created, you MUST create a folder with the file name "backupdata". Once this folder is open, you can name the file in which you are saving the data from your DA7.

  • Page 19: [Upgrade]

    [UPGRADE] 1. Clicking the [Upgrade] button in the [Menu] window of your computer will display a dialogue box showing the source folders and files. Open a folder and select the file for upgrading the DA7. (ex. V200R23.mot.) 2. Click the [Open] button of the source dialogue box. 3.
  • Page 20 [UPGRADE] 4. Follow the instructions on your computer’s display. • Power OFF the DA7. • Power ON the DA7 while simultaneously holding down the SELECT and ON keys of the MASTER LR Channel and the #1 key on the numeric Ten Key Pad. A message confirming the start of the upgrade will be displayed.
  • Page 21 [UPGRADE] 7. Click the [OK] button on both the DA7 and your computer to begin the upgrade process. You will see a message saying the internal memory of the DA7 will be erased. You must complete steps 5 - 7 within 30 seconds, or the DA7 will exit the updating mode and go back to normal operation.

  • Page 22: [Restore]

    [RESTORE] 1. Clicking on this button displays the message “Please Display MIDI BULK Window at DA7” on your computer’s display. 2. Press the MIDI button in the SETUP section of the DA7’s Top Panel until the [MIDI>BULK] window appears on the DA7’s LCD. 3.
  • Page 23 [RESTORE] 5. A dialogue box will appear inquiring what version of the operating system of the DA7 was used to create the data, and the current version of the operating system that is now in the DA7. For example, if you used OS Version 1.02 to create the data you wish to restore, and you have upgraded to OS Version 2.0, you need convert the settings to use the old data on your DA7.

  • Page 24: [Exit]

    [RESTORE] After converting the files, data transmission starts from the computer to the DA7 and a bar graph will be displayed. 8. The bar graph disappears and the [Source selection] window returns when transmission is complete. [EXIT] Click this button to exit the DA7 Upgrade Utility. 1 - 1 8...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Although it is rare, under some circumstances you may experience problems with the upgrade procedure. The most common problems arise when there is an interruption to the transmission of the data. This can be caused by a power failure, or by accidentally removing the upgrade cable during the upgrade process.
  • Page 26 DA7 Settings • Confirm that [TO PC] is selected for [PORT SELECT] in [MIDI > SETUP] window. • Confirm that [38.4k] is selected for [BAUD RATE] in [MIDI > SETUP] window. • Confirm that [TO PC] is selected for PORT of [Gen Rx] and [Gen TX] in the [MIDI >...
  • Page 27 Section 2 Upgrade From Version 1.01/1.02/1.10/1.20 Features of Version 2.0 (These features are for DA7 users who are upgrading from Versions 1.01 / 1.02 / 1.10 / 1.20 and are not described in the original DA7 manual. You should keep this document if you have any questions about the functionality of the features described here.
  • Page 28 Contents 1. New Bi-directional communication mode from the MIDI REMOTE. 2. New visual indicators in Automation with Surround. 3. New monitoring functions in the Surround Mode. 4. New shortcuts for the Set up Windows. 5. New shortcut to recall all SCENES directly from the Ten Key Pad. 6.
  • Page 29 21. New shortcut to set gain to zero for individual frequency bands in the EQUALIZER. 22. Modifications to the Center Frequency Bands of the Equalizer. 23. New graphics in the [EQUALIZER] window. 24. New visual displays in the [DYNAMICS] and [EQUALIZER] windows. 25.

  • Page 30: New Bi-Directional Communication Mode From The Midi Remote

    1. New Bi-directional communication mode from the MIDI REMOTE. Previous Versions: The DA7 would only transmit MIDI data, as assigned in the [MIDI>MIDI RMT] Window. It could not receive MIDI Control Change Messages. Version 2.0: The DA7 can now transmit and receive MIDI data. Settings in the [MIDI>MIDI CTRL ASGN] window can now be changed by receiving external Control Change Messages from an outside MIDI controller.

  • Page 31: New Shortcuts For The Set Up Windows

    Previous Versions: SURROUND MONITOR MASTER LEVEL was only accessed from within the [SOLO/MONITOR] window. Version 2.0: The SURROUND MONITOR MASTER LEVEL can be adjusted using the AUX SEND LEVEL knob in the AUX section on the Top Panel of the DA7.

  • Page 32: New Shortcut To Recall All Scenes Directly From The Ten Key Pad

    Continued from the previous page SET UP KEY TEN KEY NUMBER (Window Group) [METER] [METER] [METER] [AUTOMATION] [AUTOMATION] [AUTOMATION] 5. New shortcut to recall all SCENES directly from the Ten Key Pad. Previous Versions: The 50 Scenes in the Scene Memory were only accessible from within the [SCENE MEMORY RD/WR] window.

  • Page 33: New Shortcut To Toggle Input Sources For Channels

    7. New shortcut to toggle input sources for channels 9-16. Previous Versions: Selection of Analog mic/line input sources 9-16 or the inputs from CARD SLOT #3 were only selectable from the [D-I/O>INPUT SET] window. Version 2.0: Analog mic/line inputs 9-16 can be toggled between the inputs from CARD SLOT #3 by pressing the MMC/CURSOR button and the D-I/O button simultaneously.

  • Page 34: New Shortcut To Return To The [Channel] Window From The [D-I/O>To Slot] Window

    10. New shortcut to return to the [CHANNEL] window from the [D- I/O>TO SLOT] window. Previous Versions: To return to the [CHANNEL] window from within the [D-I/O>TO SLOT] window, you had to press the CHANNEL button in the MASTER DISPLAY section. Version 2.0: Now to return to the [CHANNEL] window from the [D-I/O>TO SLOT] window, press the DIRECT key in the assignment section of the centrally assignable channel strip on the Top Panel of the DA7.

  • Page 35: New Confirmation Message When The Automation Stops Due To Low Memory

    Version 2.0: When accessing the [AUTOMATION>EXECUTE] window, the cursor position now defaults to the TIME BASE area. 15. New confirmation message when the Automation stops due to low memory. Previous Versions: No warning was displayed when the Automation stopped recording because the automation memory was full. Version 2.0: Now, when the internal memory for Automation is full, recording will stop and a confirmation message, "NO MEMORY FOR AUTOMATION RECORDING", will be displayed.

  • Page 36: New Loop And Play Mode

    18. New LOOP and PLAY Mode. Previous Versions: It was necessary to select the LOOP button under MMC in the [AUTOMATION>EXECUTE] window when the MMC mode was enabled to perform this function. You then needed to press PLAY to begin the LOOP .

  • Page 37: Modifications To The Center Frequency Bands Of The Equalizer

    22. Modifications to the Center Frequency Bands of the Equalizer. Previous Versions 22Hz 32Hz 110Hz 130Hz 23. New graphics in the [EQUALIZER] window. Previous Versions: The graph was displayed with a dotted line, and the moving frequency line was solid. Version 2.0: The lines for the scale of the graph are now solid, and the moving line for the selected frequency is dotted.

  • Page 38: New Factory Default Settings In The [Utility>User Custom] Window

    26. New factory default settings in the [UTILITY>USER CUSTOM] window. Previous Versions: The factory default settings in the [UTILITY>USER CUSTOM] window followed the channels themselves, i.e. CHANNEL ONE was assigned to CHANNEL ONE, etc. There was not a NONE selection. Version 2.0: The factory default settings in the [UTILITY>USER CUSTOM] window are NONE.

  • Page 39: Improved Surround Lcd Screen Display

    30. Improved Surround LCD Screen display. The screen re-draw time has been improved in V2.0 when in the Surround Sound mode. (e.g. using Auto Move function),. 31. Slot 2 and Slot 3 can now accept AES/EBU cards as the word clock master.

  • Page 40: New Default Bus Assignments When Creating A Stereo Bus

    35. New default BUS assignments when creating a stereo BUS. Previous Versions: When the BUS was set to stereo, the BUS assignments from the monaural channel was copied to the other channel of the pair. Version 2.0: This problem is solved. 36.

  • Page 41: All Control Change Numbers Are Now Available For Midi Remote Mode

    1. Cursor to the desired sub-code area and press the ENTER button. The sub-code area toggles and appears in inverse video if S/PDIF is selected, or in normal video if AES/EBU is selected. 2. Set the output switches on the AES/EBU Cards and on the DA7’s Rear Panel to the same position that the respective sub-code area is selected to in the DIGITAL OUTPUT SELECT within the [D-IO INPUT SET] window.
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  • Page 43 Section 3 Upgrade From Version 1.21 or 1.22 Features of Version 2.0 These features are for DA7 users who are upgrading from Version 1.21/1.22 and are not described in the DA7 manual. All of the features described in Section 1 are included in the Version 2.0 upgrade, even though you may already have some of those functions from a previous version.
  • Page 44 Contents 1. Improved resolution for the Gain Reduction meters. 2. Easier Copying of Channel settings in Multi Channel View. 3. New LAYER LINK options in TANDEM mode. 4. MIDI/Custom Fader Layer Settings can now be stored in Scene Memory. 5. New EQ default settings for Filter Types. 6.
  • Page 45 22. New shortcut to switch the built-in SOLO-MUTE on / off. 23. New Threshold level adjustment of analog input PEAK/SIGNAL LEDs. 24. Correction of freezing when faders are moved manually during Automation playback. 25. New factory default settings. 26. New LCD Display default Change. 27.

  • Page 46: Improved Resolution For The Gain Reduction Meters

    1. Improved resolution for the Gain Reduction meters. Previous Versions: The DA7's internal Gain Reduction metering was calibrated in 10dB/increments. Version 2.0: The DA7's internal Gain Reduction metering is calibrated in 2dB/increments. [CHANNEL] window [DYNAMICS] window 3 - 4...

  • Page 47: Easier Copying Of Channel Settings In Multi Channel View

    2. Easier Copying of Channel Settings in Multi Channel View. Previous Versions: The Channel Settings could only be copied from one channel to another by using the Multi Channel View window. You then had to press the [COPY] soft button in the LCD display. Version 2.0: In addition to the method described above, you may also copy settings for [CHANNEL], [EQ], [DYNAMICS], and [SURROUND] using the following method as well.

  • Page 48: Midi/Custom Fader Layer Settings Can Now Be Stored In Scene Memory

    4. MIDI/Custom Fader Layer Settings can now be stored in Scene Memory Previous Versions: The Scene memory did not include the Custom/MIDI Layer settings, therefore they could not be stored. Version 2.0: You can save the Custom/MIDI Layer settings to Scenes Memories 0 through 10.

  • Page 49: New Feature Allows Soloing Of The Surround Channels

    8. New feature allows Soloing of the Surround Channels Previous Versions: When monitoring with the Surround Sound enabled, you could not Solo the Surround enabled Channels. (Solo was always (in stereo) from the Monitor A signal path.) Version 2.0: When the [SOLO POSITION] is set to [IN PLACE] from within the Solo/Monitor Window, then SOLOing of the Surround Channels will appear in the Surround Monitor.

  • Page 50: New 3+1 Surround Mode

    10. New 3+1 Surround Mode Previous Versions: The Surround Mode was always set to 5.1. Version 2.0: Selecting the Surround Mode for 5.1 or 3+1 is now possible in the [UTILITY>CONFIG] window. If [3+1 SURROUND MONITOR] area is [OFF], then the mode is 5.1 Surround. If [3+1 SURROUND MODE] area is [ON], then the mode is 3+1.

  • Page 51: New Method For Controlling Surround Sub Level

    11.New method or controlling the Surround LR/FR Position in Jog & Fader mode Previous Versions: Adjustments to the Surround Left-Right Position are controlled using the JOG dial. Surround Front-Rear Position is controlled using the MASTER LR FADER. Version 2.0: Along with the above operations, adjustments to surround Left- Right Position can be performed by using the PAN knob and adjustments for the Surround Front-Rear Position by using the upper knob in the DYNAMICS Section.

  • Page 52: Operation With Protools

    CAUTION: This window should be checked immediately after you upgrade the console. Because this is a new feature, it is possible for the Input Channels to be assigned randomly. If they are incorrect, simply press either the MIDI RMT or the DAW button depending on what is displayed in the window. Once you press the default button in each section and return to normal operation, it should display NONE in each space.
  • Page 53 The [DAW] button will toggle and appear in inverse video if DAW MODE is selected. Then press the [EXECUTE] button to determine the ProTools settings. Next, launch ProTools. (If you launch ProTools without changing the mode, the DA7 will sometimes recall a scene.) From within the ProTools software, select the JL Cooper [CS-10] as the Controller type.

  • Page 54: New Feature Allows The Routing Of Inputs To An Assignable Input Matrix

    14. New feature allows the routing of Inputs to an assignable Input Matrix Previous Versions: The Audio Input signals were pre-assigned to the Faders. Version 2.0: The Audio Input signals can now be re-assigned (in-groups of eight channels) to a Fader within its group. This is a new window. It is called [INPUT MTX] and is located in the [UTILITY] window group.

  • Page 55: New Feature Allows Fader Grouping Of The Output Bus Channels

    15. New feature allows Fader Grouping of the Output Bus Channels Previous Versions: The Bus Channels could not be included in Fader Groups. Version 2.0: The Bus Channels can now be assigned to new Fader Groups 5 and 6. The Bus Channels' Fader Group is assignable in the lower level of the right side in [GROUP>FADER GRP] window.

  • Page 56: New Feature Implements An Input To Output Routing Window

    16. New feature implements an Input to Output Routing Window Previous Version: Not implemented Version 2.0: This is a New Window. The [ROUTING] in [GROUP] window group is used for selecting the routing of the Inputs and Aux Returns to Bus, Master LR, and Surround Enable/Disable.

  • Page 57: New Feature Allows Undo After Enabling The Automation

    Assignments are Amber. LIBRARY/AUX5 are displayed Master LR Assign, Master LR Assign is Amber. SEL/MAN/AUX6 is displayed Surround Enable/Disable, Surround Enable is Amber. 17. New feature allows UNDO after Enabling the AUTOMATION Previous Versions: When AUTOMATION is enabled, the DA7 read the Start Scene automatically, however you could not execute the UNDO to return to its previous status.

  • Page 58: New Feature Allows Separate In And Out X-Fade Times Of Scene Memories

    19. New feature allows separate IN and OUT X-FADE times of scene memories Previous Versions: The FADER IN and OUT times were set to the same settings. Version 2.0: The FADER IN and OUT times are Independent and can be adjusted using the Two soft-knobs in the [SCENE MEMORY>XFADE] window.

  • Page 59: New Shortcut For Switching The Built-In Oscillator On / Off

    [UTILITY>CONFIG] window When the RS-422 9PIN PROTOCOL area is ON: * The REPLAY and LOOP buttons will not function. * The Communication speed must be set to 38.4 KBPS. When the RS-422 9PIN PROTOCOL area is OFF, MMC will be the default. 21.
  • Page 60 23. New Threshold level adjustment of analog input PEAK/SIGNAL LEDs Previous Versions: The Threshold of the PEAK/SIGNAL LED was fixed at -6.0dB. Version 2.0: The Threshold of the PEAK/SIGNAL LED can now be adjusted from -10dB through 0.0dB. In the [UTILITY>OSC/BATT] window, there is a [PEAK LED THL] knob with a value in middle level of right side.
  • Page 61 25. New factory default settings Previous Version: The factory defaults for the AUX Sends and the BUS Channels were OFF. The Fader Levels for the Aux Sends and BUS Channels were (– ∞ dB). Version 2.0: The factory defaults for the AUX Sends and the BUS Channels are now ON.
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  • Page 63 Section 4 APPENDIX New Default Settings Upgraded Default Settings From Versions 1.10/ V1.02/ 1.1./ 1.20 The comparison of the latest version (V 2.00) with the previous versions (V1.00 through 1.20) is shown. Window Group [MONITOR SETUP] Item Parameter SOLO MON POSITION MODE Window Group [CUSTOMIZE]...
  • Page 64 CH14 CH15 CH16 BUS1 BUS3 BUS5 BUS7 Window Group [DIGITAL INPUT] Item Parameter DIGITAL OUTPUT REC-OUT AUX1/2 SELECT SLOT 1 1-4 SLOT 1 5-8 SLOT 2 1-4 SLOT 2 5-8 SLOT 3 1-4 SLOT 3 5-8 4 - 2 INPUT14 NONE INPUT15 NONE...
  • Page 65 Upgraded Default Settings From Version 1.21 to Version 2.00 The comparison of the latest version (V 2.00) with the previous version (V 1.21) is shown. Window Group [CHANNEL] Item Parameter CH ON (for AUX SEND&BUS only) FADER (for AUX SEND&BUS only) Window Group [DYNAMICS] Item Parameter...
  • Page 66 Window Group [INPUT MATRIX] Item FDR 1 FDR 2 FDR 3 FDR 4 FDR 5 FDR 6 FDR 7 FDR 8 FDR 9 FDR 10 FDR 11 FDR 12 FDR 13 FDR 14 FDR 15 FDR 16 FDR 17 FDR 18 FDR 19 FDR 20 FDR 21...
  • Page 67 Window Group [SLOT OUT] Item Parameter SLOT 3 TANDEM LAYER LINK Window Group [FADER GROUP] Item Parameter GROUP 5 ON/OFF GROUP 6 ON/OFF BUS 1 GROUP 5 ON/OFF BUS 2 GROUP 5 ON/OFF BUS 3 GROUP 5 ON/OFF BUS 4 GROUP 5 ON/OFF BUS 5 GROUP 5 ON/OFF...
  • Page 68 avM0200-0 Printed in Japan © Matsushita Communication Industrial Co., Ltd. 2000...

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