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Yamaha DME8i-C Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL MIXING ENGINE SATELLITE Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. (98-6500) This product contains a battery that contains perchlorate material. Perchlorate Material—special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. * This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (Perchlorate)
  • Page 3 N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the ter- minal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. • This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd.(3 wires)
  • Page 4 • Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands. other than in the one you purchased, the included power cord may not be compatible. Please check with your Yamaha dealer. If you notice any abnormality • Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and •...

  • Page 5: Backup Battery

    The rubber feet included in this package can be attached to the bottom of this device to prevent slippage when it is to be used on a slipper y surface. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the device, or data that is lost or destroyed.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Multicast and unicast bundles ........... 16 Conductors and performers..........17 MIDI Data Format ............38 Cables and hubs for CobraNet network ......17 1. MIDI functions on the DME8i-C, DME8o-C, and DME4io-C ............38 2. MIDI Data Flow ............38 Controls and Connectors ....... 18 3.

  • Page 7: Foreword

    Thank you for choosing a Yamaha DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Digital Mixing Engine Satellite. In order to take full advantage of the features and performance provided by the DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C, we urge you to read this owner’s manual thoroughly before connecting or using the unit. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 8: Precautions For Using A Rack-Mounted Dme Satellite

    PEAK PEAK PEAK DIGITAL MIXING ENGINE SATELLITE SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL PEAK PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL INPUT INPUT DME Satellite PEAK PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL DIGITAL MIXING ENGINE SATELLITE PEAK PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL INPUT DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 9: Introduction To The Dme Satellite

    Introduction to the DME Satellite Differences between DME8i-C, DME8o-C, and DME4io-C The differences between these three models are as follows: ■ DME8i-C This model features 8-channel analog inputs. ■ DME8o-C This model features 8-channel analog outputs. ■ DME4io-C This model features 4-channel analog inputs and 4-channel analog outputs.

  • Page 10: Audio System Network

    One DME Satellite unit has a number of configurations, and a configuration has a number of preset parameters. User Defined buttons (User Defined parameters) Assigning parameters to be User Defined parameters enables you to control the device from the ICP1 and the DME64N/DME24N. Refer to the DME Designer Owner’s Manual for details. DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 11 PEAK PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL DIGITAL MIXING ENGINE SATELLITE SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL DIGITAL MIXING ENGINE SATELLITE PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL INPUT INPUT Scene 1 Scene Recall Scene 2 DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 12: Signal Types

    [REMOTE] Connector — head amp page 30 • Control signals with a controller such as an AMX or Crestron • MIDI messages [INPUT]/[OUTPUT] The number of I/O channels — page 29 Connectors (audio in/out) depends on model. DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 13: System Examples

    PEAK DIGITAL MIXING ENGINE SATELLITE SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL PEAK PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL INPUT CobraNet Analog In Ethernet Switching Hub DME4io-C Analog Out CobraNet Switching Hub Analog In Analog Out DME8o-C DME4io-C Analog Out Analog In DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 14: About Dme Designer

    Refer to the “Connecting to a Computer” (page 22) for more information on connecting a computer to the DME Satellite. For details on how to install DME Designer and the drivers that are required for connection, refer to the “DME Setup Manual”. Refer to the DME Designer Owner’s Manual for setup and operation instructions. DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 15: About Cobranet

    Number of bundles per channel and usable channels Bundle Bundle Bundle Bundle Bundle Bundle Bundle Bundle Channels per Bundle 9-16 – – – – – – 1–4 5–8 9–12 13–16 – – – – 1–2 3–4 5–6 7–8 9–10 11–12 13–14 15–16 DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 16: Multicast And Unicast Bundles

    Device A and receiving bundles on Device D, then Device Network A will transmit the unicast bundels to Device D. CobraNet Device CobraNet Device DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Conductors And Performers

    However, due to differences in cables, as well as switching hub and CobraNet device performance, proper opera- tion at the maximum length cannot be guaranteed in all cases. Always use switching hubs in a CobraNet network. When using metal cable for connections, be sure to use Cat- egory 5 straight cables. DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 18: Controls And Connectors

    3 [MASTER] Indicator Lights green when the device is operating as the group mas- ter. The indicator is turned off if the device is operating as a slave. You can assign the group master in DME Designer. DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 19: Caution When Turning The Power Off

    • If “Last Mem. Resume” is set to ON, the unit will back up data to the internal memory periodically. In this case, do not turn off the power to the unit within five CAUTION (5) seconds after you operate any parameters. DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 20: Rear Panel

    24 for connection details. AMX or Crestron. See “Remote Connection ([REMOTE] Connector)” on page 30 for connection details. NO T E Use a STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cable for this connection to prevent electromagnetic interference. DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 21 NOTE • The PAD will be internally switched on or off when the gain of the DME8i-C/DME4io-C internal head amp is adjusted between –6 dB and –5 dB. Keep in mind that noise may be generated if there is a difference between the Hot and Cold output impedance of the external device connected to the INPUT connector when using phantom power.

  • Page 22: Connecting To A Computer

    SIGNAL DIGITAL MIXING ENGINE SATELLITE PEAK PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL INPUT DME Satellite SCENE SCENE HOME HOME UTILITY UTILITY LEVEL LEVEL MUTE MUTE CANCEL CANCEL ENTER ENTER Computer (Running MIDI USB Cable Sequencer or similar application.) DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Network Settings

    When using a DME Satellite together with the DME64N/24N, you must assign the DME Satellite (including the DME8i- ES/DME8o-ES/DME4io-ES) as the master. If you assign the DME64N/24N as the device group master, you will be unable to synchronize using DME Designer. DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 24: Ethernet Connection ([Network] Connector)

    Since the DME Satellite supports Auto MDI/MDI-X, it will automatically detect whether the connected cable is of the straight type or crossover type, and will configure itself to create the optimal connection. Therefore, you can use either a straight or crossover cable. DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 25 Use a STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cable to prevent electromagnetic interference. • If you are using multiple DME series units, set Link Mode on each unit to the same setting. Yamaha recommends that you select 100Base-TX for the Link Mode setting.
  • Page 26 SIGNAL PEAK PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL INPUT DME Satellite (IP address: 192.168.0.3) (Master ID: 5) SCENE SCENE HOME HOME UTILITY UTILITY LEVEL LEVEL MUTE MUTE CANCEL CANCEL ENTER ENTER DME64N/24N (IP address: 192.168.0.12) (Master ID: 5) DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 27 DIGITAL MIXING ENGINE SATELLITE PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL INPUT INPUT DME Satellite DME Satellite (IP address: 192.168.0.40) (IP address: 192.168.0.10) (Master ID: 2) (Master ID: 3) Computer (IP address: 192.168.0.1) DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 28: Audio I/O Connection

    CobraNet. However in some cases, it may not be possible to transmit or receive control data depending on the device in which the MY card is installed. For details, refer to the operating manual of the device in which the card is installed. DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Analog Audio Connection ([Input] & [Output] Connectors)

    [INPUT] connector. Euroblock plug connection Please be sure to use the supplied Euroblock plugs. If you lose them, contact your nearest Yamaha dealer. NO T E Use a slotted screwdriver with a blade width of about 3 millimeters to secure the cables to the 3 mm (3P) Euroblock plug.

  • Page 30: Connecting To An External Device

    Connecting to an External Device Remote Connection ([REMOTE] Connector) The [REMOTE] connector of the DME Satellite can be connected to remotely-controllable Yamaha AD8HR or AD824 head amplifiers (pre-amps), digital mixers, or RS-232C compatible controllers (such as those from AMX or Crestron). The [REMOTE] connector also transmits and receives MIDI messages.

  • Page 31: Controlling A Dme Satellite's Internal Head Amps From A Digital Mixer

    Connecting to an External Device Controlling a DME Satellite’s internal head amps from a digital mixer The internal head amp settings of a DME8i-C or DME4io-C can be remotely controlled from a digital mixer such as the Yamaha PM5D or DM2000.

  • Page 32: Cobranet Connection (Cobranet Connectors)

    Controlling DME Satellite’s internal head amps from a digital mixer Yamaha LS9 The internal head amp settings of a DME8i-C or DME4io-C can be remotely controlled from a digital mixer LS9. Use the MY16-CII interface card to make CobraNet connections between the digital mixer and the DME series.

  • Page 33: Controlling The Dme Satellite From A Digital Mixer Yamaha Pm5D

    • The port used for remote control is specified from DME Designer. For details on making this setting, refer to the “DME Designer Owner’s Manual.” • Refer to “DME Remote Control Protocol Specifications” on the Yamaha web site for more information on communication protocols used to control the DME Satellite from an external device (such as those from AMX or Crestron).

  • Page 34: Gpi Connection ([Gpi] Connector)

    Euroblock Plug Remote Switch Box Remote Fader Box Remote LED Box Switches LEDs and Resistors 10k ohm Linear Taper Potentiometer NOT E You can use DME Designer to adjust the input calibration parameters for the [GPI] connector. DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Other Functions

    When initialization is complete, reset the dip switch to its previous position (page 20), then turn off and on the power to the unit. Be sure to reset the dip switch to the previous position to prevent possible damage to the device. CAUTION DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 36: References

    The controller switches enable you to turn the parameter settings On and Off. The switch LEDs enable you to check the parameter status. The faders enable you to control the parameter values. CONTROL PANEL CONTROL PANEL CONTROL PANEL CP4SF CP1SF CP4SW DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    LEDs do not light up. • Make sure that the [POWER] switch is turned ON (page 19). • If the device still does not turn on, contact a Yamaha dealer. No communication between the DME • Connect the cable properly (page 22, 24).

  • Page 38: Midi Data Format

    MIDI Bank Select MSB/LSB 3.2 MIDI Tx Channel and Program Change messages are received by the DME8i-C/ Specifies the MIDI transmit channel (1 ~ 16). DME8o-C/DME4io-C. When a scene recall operation is carried out via DME Designer, 3.3 MIDI Rx Channel...

  • Page 39: Midi Format

    Bank Select MSB/LSB and Program Change number corre- Receive sponding to the lowest number will be transmitted. When the “Parameter Change Rx Switch” is On, Parameter Change messages are received on the MIDI channel specified by the “Device ID (Rx Ch)” parameter. DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 40 Refer to “Supplementary Information 2” for information on setting Change Table” can be set up via DME Designer.) Parameter Data values. Multiple messages can be assigned to a single parameter, but the DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C will only transmit one of the as- Status F0h (11110000b) System Exclusive Message signed messages.

  • Page 41: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart YAMAHA [Digital Mixing Engine Satellite] Date :16-FEB-2006 Model DME8i-C, DME8o-C, DME4io-C MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.0 Function... Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Default 1 - 16 1 - 16 Memorized Channel Changed 1 - 16 1 - 16 Default ˛...

  • Page 42: Display Messages

    Execute the “Initialize DME” operation, then restart it. If the error Flashing indicators are still indicating the error, execute the “Delete All Data” PEAK PEAK PEAK initialization. If the problem persists, contact a Yamaha dealer. SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL PEAK PEAK...

  • Page 43: General Specifications

    AC Power cord, Mini Euro plug(16P)x1, Euro plug(3P)x8, Owner’s Manual, Include Accessories Rubber feetx4 Electrical Characteristics Output impedance of signal generator: 150 Ω DME8i-C : Measured with DME8o-C DME8o-C : Measured with DME8i-C DME4io-C: Measured with DME4io-C Frequency Response fs=48kHz@20Hz–20kHz, reference to the nominal output level @1kHz fs=96kHz@20Hz–40kHz, reference to the nominal output level @1kHz...
  • Page 44 OUTPUT 1–8 600Ω –64 Rs=150Ω, GAIN: +10dB –82 –79 All input & output level controls: 0dB <DME8o-C> Input Output CONDITIONS UNITS Rs=150Ω, GAIN: +10dB INPUT 1–8 OUTPUT 1–8 600Ω –82 –79 All input & output level controls: 0dB DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 45 METERING POINT CONDITIONS UNITS PEAK red LED: ON –3 dBFs INPUT 1–8 SIGNAL green LED: ON –40 dBFs <DME8o-C> METERING POINT CONDITIONS UNITS PEAK red LED: ON –3 dBFs OUTPUT 1–8 SIGNAL green LED: ON –40 dBFs DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 46: Input/Output Characteristics

    *2.All DA converters are 24-bit linear, 128-times oversampling (Fs=48kHz)/64-times oversampling (Fs=96kHz). DIGITAL INPUT & OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS Terminal Format Data length Level Connector CobraNet CobraNet 16/20/24bit 100Base-TX RJ-45x2 *1 *1.PRIMARY,SECONDARY *2.Double Channel format and Single format are supported at 96kHz. DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 47: [Network] Connector (100Base-Tx Ethernet, Rj-45)

    2 –– 6 3 –– 3 3 –– 1 4 –– 4 4 –– 4 5 –– 5 5 –– 5 6 –– 6 6 –– 2 7 –– 7 7 –– 7 8 –– 8 8 –– 8 DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 48: Dimensions

    Unit: mm * Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purpose only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to charge or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.

  • Page 49: Index

    Dimensions ................48 [NETWORK] Indicator ............18 Dip Switch ................20 Network Settings ..............23 Display Messages ..............42 DME4io-C ................9 DME8i-C ................. 9 octet ..................23 DME8o-C ................9 Options ..................36 [OUTPUT] Connectors ............21 Electrical Characteristics ............43 [ERROR] Indicator ..............19 parameters ................10...
  • Page 50 Straight and Crossover Cable Wiring ........47 System Examples ..............13 Troubleshooting ..............37 unicast bundles ................ 16 USB Connection ..............22 [USB] Connector ..............18 User Defined buttons (User Defined parameters) ....10 Warning Messages ..............42 zones ..................10 DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 51 Niederlassung und bei Yamaha Vertragshändlern in den jeweiligen Bestimmungsländern erhältlich. Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante. Para detalles sobre productos, contacte su tienda Yamaha más cercana o el distribuidor autorizado que se lista debajo.
  • Page 52 Yamaha Pro Audio global web site: http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ Yamaha Manual Library http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/ U.R.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation © 2006 Yamaha Corporation WK83890 907IPDHx.x-02E0 Printed in Japan This document is printed on chlorine free (ECF) paper with soy ink.

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