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- Page 1 Software INStrUCtIoNS MIxer aMplIfIer a-5000 SerIeS (Ver. 1.0.0) Thank you for purchasing TOA’s Mixer Amplifier. Please carefully follow the instructions in this manual to ensure long, trouble-free use of your equipment.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
taBle of CoNteNtS 1. a-5000 pC Software oUtlINe ............4 1.1. General Description ....................4 1.2. System Requirements ................... 4 2. Software SetUp ..................6 2.1. Installing the A-5000 PC Software ................ 6 2.2. Uninstalling the A-5000 PC Software ..............8 3. - Page 3 12.2. Signal Processing Function ................39 12.3. System Function ....................40 12.4. Communication Related Terms ................. 40 12.5. External Control Functions ................40 12.6. Maintenance Function ..................40 13. SpeCIfICatIoNS ..................41 13.1. Software Specification ..................41 13.2. Setting/Display Items, Setting Ranges, and Default Settings ......
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Page 4: A-5000 Pc Software Outline
Use the dedicated settings software when setting compression and manual mute functions for the A-5000 Series. Settings can be performed regardless of whether the A-5000 series (referred to as “unit” hereinafter) is concurrently in communication with a PC (online mode) or not (offline mode). - Page 5 A-5000 series (2) Effective range of broadcast (Device detection possible from a PC.) In the network configuration shown above, the A-5000 series (3) cannot be detected if the device detection is executed from the PC. For the effective range of broadcast, consult your network administrator of the facilities where the unit is...
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Page 6: Software Setup
2. Software SetUp 2.1. Installing the a-5000 pC Software Terminate all other application programs in operation before installation. Follow the procedures below to install. Step 1. Insert the supplied CD into the PC’s CD drive. Step 2. Open the CD drive from the “Explorer” or “My Computer.” The “English”... - Page 7 The window at right is displayed. Step 8. If necessary, change the folder into which the software will be installed, then click the [Next] button. The window at right is displayed. Step 9. Start installation according instructions on the screen. If the .NET Framework is not installed in the PC, follow the on-screen instructions to install it.
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Page 8: Uninstalling The A-5000 Pc Software
2.2. Uninstalling the a-5000 pC Software Step 1. Click the Start button on the PC’s desktop, and select [Setting Control Panel]. The “Control Panel” window is displayed. Step 2. Double-click the “Programs and Features” icon. The currently installed program will then be displayed. Step 3. -
Page 9: Starting The Software
4.1. Starting from the “Start” Menu You can start the A-5000 PC Software from the start menu. Click the Start button on the PC’s desktop, and select [Programs TOA Digital Audio Control A-5000 PC Software] to start. 4.2. Starting from the Shortcut Icon... -
Page 10: Moving From The Initial Operation Selection Screen To The Main Screen
5. MoVING froM tHe INItIal operatIoN SeleCtIoN SCreeN to tHe MaIN SCreeN Connect the A-5000 Series unit to a PC and perform settings, actually outputting audio. Starting up the A-5000 PC Software displays the initial operation selection screen. Select from among [File New], [File Open], and [Connect] depending on the type of work to be done. - Page 11 3. Connect Select this key to receive the A-5000 Series unit’s setting data via the LAN port and display it on the A-5000 PC Software’s setting screen. Be sure the A-5000 unit is connected to the PC in advance by way of a switching hub (see 33.)
- Page 12 Data reception is started and the Communication screen is displayed. tips • Reception status is displayed in the Communication screen. (See p. 40 “Preset,” “Static.”) • The display reverts to the initial operation selection screen if the [Cancel] button is clicked. Step 4.
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Page 13: Main Screen And Individual Views
6. MaIN SCreeN aND INDIVIDUal VIewS After initial operation selection settings, the Main screen is displayed. The main screen consists of the Menu View, Status View and Flow View. Menu View Status View Flow View... -
Page 14: Menu View
6.1. Menu View The Menu view is located in the upper left section of the Main screen. Clicking on the individual tabs in the Menu view displays the menu icons related to each corresponding function. Click on a menu icon to execute its function. Application tab Network tab Home tab... -
Page 15: Status View
6.2. Status View The Status view is located in the upper right section of the Main screen. The Status view consists of Memory, Unit and Connection views. Memory View Unit View Connection View The Status view displays information related to the unit to be set. 6.2.1. - Page 16 6.2.3. Connection view Unit communication connection status display Manual mute terminal status Impedance setting status 1. Unit communication connection status display Displays the status of communication with the unit. : Unconnected (offline status) : Connected (online status) 2. Manual mute terminal status Displays the manual mute terminal status.
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Page 17: Flow View
6.3. flow View Displays the unit’s signal processing image. The Flow View consists of Level Meter boxes and Function boxes – that show the unit’s signal processing functions. Signal input (monaural input: 4 channels) Signal output (monaural output: 1 channel) 1. - Page 18 6. front panel-mounted volume control (only 8. Master volume control displayed when in online mode) Allows operation of the master volume fader. The Displays the gain value of the volume control on master volume’s gain value display (shown in the the front panel.
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Page 19: Unit And Channel Name Settings
7. UNIt aND CHaNNel NaMe SettINGS Set the names of units and each channel of monaural input and output. Step 1. Select [Config Name] in the Menu View. The Unit Name Setting screen is displayed. Unit name Monaural input channel name Monaural output channel name Step 2. -
Page 20: Input And Output Level Monitoring
8. INpUt aND oUtpUt leVel MoNItorING (only possible in online mode.) When in online mode, clicking one of the level meter boxes displayed in Flow View displays the details of the level meters of all channels. [Flow View] Clicked boxes are highlighted by a blue frame. Click the Level Meter box. -
Page 21: Signal Processing Detailed Settings
9. SIGNal proCeSSING DetaIleD SettINGS 9.1. Basic function Box operation in flow View 9.1.1. Display the Detailed Settings View to preform settings Clicking on a signal processing function box in Flow View displays the Detailed Settings View, allowing changes in setting. The clicked box is highlighted by a green frame. -
Page 22: Compression Settings
9.2. Compression Settings 9.2.1. what is compression? Compression is a function that reduces the volume of an input signal when there is an excessive signal input. When an input signal exceeds the set threshold level, this function compresses the excessive sound volume to a predetermined ratio and controls the signal by means of a predetermined attack time (see 39). -
Page 23: Manual Mute Settings
9.3. Manual Mute Settings 9.3.1. what is manual mute? Manual Mute is used to attenuate the input signal to the A-5000 Series unit. When the Manual Mute terminals are closed, the audio of the selected input is attenuated. Manual mute terminal A-5006/5012 Close the terminal. - Page 24 9.3.2. Setting manual mute Set manual mute for each input channel (1 – 4). (Refer to the next page for setting procedures.) Clicking the Mute box in the Flow View displays the Manual Mute Detailed Settings View. Trigger Target Mode Input selection Reduction level point Hold time point...
- Page 25 [Setting Procedures] Step 1. Click the [Manual] button. The button lights green, enabling the Mute function. The indication “Mute contact” is displayed in the Trigger field. Step 2. Click the input that uses the Manual Mute function. The clicked input button lights orange, indicating that input can be muted. Multiple inputs can be selected.
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Page 26: Master Volume Settings
9.4. Master Volume Settings If the Master Volume function box is clicked in the Flow View, the Detailed Setting View for the Master Volume is displayed. 1. Gain display Displays the Master Volume gain. Clicking the Gain display opens the dialog box for Gain display gain entry. -
Page 27: Peq Settings
9.5. peQ Settings If the PEQ (parametric equalizer) function box is clicked in the Flow View, the Detailed Setting View for the PEQ function is displayed. The frequency characteristics of each input and output can be corrected by a 5-point parametric equalizer. - Page 28 6. on/off button 8. resolution button Sets each filter point to On or Off. Used to set the resolution for frequency and gain On: Filter is enabled (orange display). settings. Off: Filter is disabled (blue display). The filter is bypassed if set to Off. If “Freq.
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Page 29: Preset Memory-Related Settings And Operations
10. preSet MeMorY-relateD SettINGS aND operatIoNS 10.1. what Is the preset Memory? Parameters set in the Flow View can be stored as preset memory. The following setting values are stored in the preset memory: • PEQ gain, center frequency, Q and On/Off. •... -
Page 30: Setting The Preset Memory Number To Be Called Up When Power Is Switched On
10.3. Setting the preset Memory Number to Be Called Up when power Is Switched on Set the preset memory number that will be called up when the unit’s power is switched on. Step 1. Select [Config Preset Memory Setting] in the Menu View. -
Page 31: Changing The Preset Memory Number To Be Called Up
10.4. Changing the preset Memory Number to Be Called Up By changing the selection of the preset memory number, a setting parameter stored under the newly selected number can be called up. Step 1. Click the preset memory number/name button in the Memory View. Memory List panel is displayed. -
Page 32: Storing Set Parameters In Preset Memory
10.5. Storing Set parameters in preset Memory 10.5.1. when storing in a currently-selected preset memory number: Step: Click the [Store] button in the Memory View. Parameters set in the Flow View are stored in the current preset memory number. Stored in the preset memory number shown here. 10.5.2. -
Page 33: Communication Settings
10.5.3. Deleting edited Contents without Storing them in preset Memory When wishing to return the parameters edited in the Flow View back to those currently stored, delete the edit. Note: Once the edit contents have been deleted, they cannot be restored. Step 1. -
Page 34: Connection Settings
11.3. Connection Settings Perform settings needed to communicate with the units in this section. Network settings can be made. Step 1. Select [Network Connection Setting] from the menu. Network settings of the units found on the network are displayed. The table below shows the factory preset settings for each unit. IP address 192.168.14.1 Subnet mask... - Page 35 Step 2. Change the unit’s network setting. Select the unit for which you want to change the network setting, then click the [Modify IP setting] button. The IP Setting screen is displayed. Set the IP address, then click the [OK] button. Step 3.
- Page 36 Step 5. Delete the unit from the list. Select the unit to be deleted, then click the [Delete] button. The selected unit is deleted from the list. Step 6. Click the [Next] button, then the Firmware version check screen is displayed. When the firmware version of the unit is older than that the A-5000 PC software supports, the unit is displayed in the Uncontrollable units list.
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Page 37: Communications
11.4. Communications Connect to the unit displayed “Connectable units” field in the Unit’s IP setting screen. Step 1. Select [Network Connect] from the menu. While the screen below is displayed, the target unit designated with the connection settings are being detected. - Page 38 Step 2. Match both setting data of the PC and the unit if not identical. To enable communications between the PC and the unit, both setting data* must be the same. If data is different between the PC and the target unit, the Communication screen appears indicating “Different”...
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Page 39: Glossary
12. GloSSarY 12.1. pC Software Screen 12.1.1. flow view Displays the A-5000 series’s signal processing flow, and is used to perform advanced settings of each individual signal processing function. 12.1.2. Box Refers to the box expressing each signal processing function in the Flow view and Operation view. The Box is also termed as Function box. -
Page 40: System Function
12.4.1. online state A state that the PC and target A-5000 series unit are communicating with each other. “When in online mode” is a state that the A-5000 series unit is in online state. 12.4.2. offline state A state that the PC and target A-5000 series unit are not communicating with each other. -
Page 41: Specifications
13. SpeCIfICatIoNS 13.1. Software Specification Preset Memory: 16 memories 13.2. Setting/Display Items, Setting ranges, and Default Settings 13.2.1. Unit data Storable in Setting Item Setting Range Default Setting Remarks Online Setting Preset Memory 20 alphanumeric Unit Name characters IP Address IPv4 192.168.14.1 Subnet Mask... - Page 42 Use the unit’s DIP Output 100 V, 70 V/4 ohm – – – switch to set. traceability Information for europe Manufacturer: Authorized representative: TOA Corporation TOA Electronics Europe GmbH 7-2-1, Minatojima-Nakamachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Suederstrasse 282, 20537 Hamburg, Japan Germany URL: http://www.toa.jp/ 161-10-00009-00...