Yamaha DME Series Setup Manual page 12

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Table of Contents

1. Installing the Software

Troubleshooting & Tips

Over-the-counter security software

If antivirus, anti-spyware, or any other type of Internet security application is

installed on your computer, its firewall may block the DME-N Network Driver,

making connection and remote operation of the DME unit impossible. Care

should also be taken with regard to compatibility with peer-to-peer applications

and other communication software remaining constantly on in the background.

PC power-saving options

With laptops, certain power saving options can result in network communi-

cation being automatically turned off, which would lead to disconnection of

the DME unit if online at the time. Should you become aware of this type of

behavior, please check your power saving options.

Cables for computer connection (one-to-one)

The DME64N and DME24N can be connected using a crossover cable or a

switch. DME Satellite units can be connected using a straight-through

cable, a crossover cable, or a switch.

Wireless network

Over-the-counter wireless network access points can be used to establish

connections with laptops featuring wireless functionality. A good

understanding of network will be required in order to do so, and the access

point's user manual should be referenced for setting-related details.

Word-clock settings

When a new file is created using DME Designer, the word clock is set to

"INT48k" by default. In systems where the DME unit operates as a word-clock

slave, it will be necessary to change this word-clock setting before going online.

If the DME unit were to be brought online with the default setting unchanged, it

would not be word-clock locked with the other units in the system, resulting in

audible clicking and possibly damage to the other units. Whenever possible, it

is recommended that clock settings be made using DME Designer.

DME initialization

In certain cases, DME initialization can prove effective in resolving problems. In

particular, this approach is useful if a DME device freezes upon scene recall

(either during startup or when connected online).

*: Take care to avoid selecting option 02 (Delete All Data), as this will result

in the DME device's firmware also being deleted. It will not then be possible

to use the device until the firmware is reinstalled.

For details regarding initialization, please refer to the Owner's Manualthat

came with your DME device(s). Specifically, this information can be found

in the section "Initializing the DME64N/DME24N" of the DME64N/DME24N

manual, or in the section "Initializing the DME Satellite" of manuals for DME

satellites.

Using the Analyze function

After a configuration has been created using DME Designer, we recommend

that the Analyze function be used to check it. Please note that this function is the

only way to fully determine the viability of a design – that is to say, operation

cannot be guaranteed using the Resource Meter alone. It is important, therefore,

that the Analyze function always be used to perform a final check.

Automatic backup function and going online

If the [Store Project File into DME after synchronization] option at the bottom

left of the Synchronization window is not cleared when going online and

synchronizing with DME Designer version 3 or later, DME Designer will

create a backup of the computer's current data (.daf) within the DME unit's

memory after going online. Please note that if Wave files are being used,

synchronization can take at least twice as long as usual.

Furthermore, if your original project file is accidentally deleted or lost,

synchronization with DME devices will no longer be possible. For safety's

sake, therefore, it is advisable that a backup be made and that the [Store

Project File into DME after synchronization] item from the Synchronization

window or the DME File Storage item from the [File] menu be used to store

a copy of this file also on the DME device(s).

2. Basic Setup

3. Advanced Setup

(via USB cable)

4. In-depth information

(via Ethernet cables)

Problem:

A compile error occurs during synchronization.

Possible cause #1 and corrective action:

tion has exceeded the upper limit. Delete unneeded components. In

addition, it may be possible to ensure that compilation will be completed

normally even when total DSP resource consumption increases by replac-

ing some components with others using fewer resources or by dividing the

processing load between such components.

Possible cause #2 and corrective action:

connected from multiple output terminals to a single input. Change the

wiring configuration so that each output is connected to a single input

terminal. If necessary, a matrix mixer or similar component can be used to

combine multiple outputs into one signal.

Problem:

A component or wiring cannot be added.

Possible cause #1 and corrective action:

offline by clicking [Go Off-line] in the Synchronization window.

Possible cause #2 and corrective action:

Edit Mode. Place a checkmark next to [Edit] on the [Tool] menu.

Possible cause #3 and corrective action:

from editing. Logoff and then logon again as a new user or as the Adminis-

trator. (If edit restrictions must be applied to a user, set the option [Edit] in

the Security window.)

Problem:

A user module is no longer displayed on the list.