Dynacord DMM 4650 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
DMM 4650 DJGITAL MESSAGE MANAGER
Description
TheDMM4650isasignaiprocessorwhichallowsforanuniversaigenerationandcontrolofaudio-signals. Its main
purpose is the installation in electro-acoustic rack systems, but stand-alone applications are possible as
well. The audio signals can consist of alarm, gong, voice messages but also of random combinations of
these sources. The programs were created by Dynacord (preset). Anyway, it is possible for the user
(consulting company, etc.) to modify those programs and store them as user-programs. The audio input
can be mixed with the DMM 4650 internally generated audio signals (e.g. gong signals with announcements),
or given out as priority at the audiooutput (programmable).
The audio quality of the messages can be selected, depending on memory extension and different user
requirements. With maximum memory extension, a total recording time of 16 minutes is possible. Password
protection for various operation levels is provided. For "EASY-USER", the provided operation features are
similar to those known from cassette recorders or CD players. The control of the programs is performed
via floating inputs and floating outputs provide status messages. The priorities and functions of these
lines can be programmed individually (Setup). A computer interface facilitates saving and loading of the
unit's configuration and its message data.
In order to ensure functional reliability, self-surveiliance and audio data verification are employed. The
alarm is ignited via internal fault-output while all warnings are logged. The DMM 4650 is maintenance-
free since no serviceable parts, batteries or accumulators are to be found inside the appliance.

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  • Page 1 (consulting company, etc.) to modify those programs and store them as user-programs. The audio input can be mixed with the DMM 4650 internally generated audio signals (e.g. gong signals with announcements), or given out as priority at the audiooutput (programmable).
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..........5 FRONT PANEL ................6 REAR PANEL .................7 USE OF THE DMM 4650 .............. .8 Audio functions ...............8 Control functions ..............8 Sequence functions ..............9 OPERATION OF THE DMM 4650 ..........10 General .................. 10 Stand-by mode ..............
  • Page 3 Headphones ..............26 Priority ................26 Password ............... 26 Outputs ................26 Bypass ................26 Sum gain ................ 27 lnit DMM 4650 ..............27 Format Flash ..............27 Flash space ..............27 Software ................. 27 Language ............... 27 Backup ................27 Restore ................
  • Page 4 FACTORY PRESETS..............36 Factory presets, defaults............36 List of trigger signals ............36 List of factory preset sequences..........37 List of factory preset gong signals.........45 List of factory preset alarm signals........47 Troubleshooting................47 FAQ’S, hints................48 Examples for alarm texts ............50 Block diagram ................ 51 Dimensions................52 Specifications................53 Warranty ................
  • Page 5: Installation Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert theproduct’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude toconstitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The operating and maintance (servicing) instructions in the litera- ture accompanying the appliance.
  • Page 6: Front Panel

    By using a short test-sample, the level is automatically adjusted and The LED lights whenever the DMM 4650 is ready for ope- the setting is saved. ration. In case the LED BLINKS you should contact a DYNACORD service center.
  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    Control inputs, trigger outputs and 24 V DC All inputs and outputs are provided in 2-poie floating de- . optionally retrofitted sign and isolated from the DMM 4650 circuitry and adjacent lines. 15. PORT D Each input is realized as an AC opto-coupler (AC floating Control inputs, trigger outputs and 24 V DC polarity).
  • Page 8: Use Of The Dmm 4650

    Use of the DMM 4650 The DMM 4650 can be used in both, incorporated in a rack shelf system or as stand-alone unit. The installer should automate the daily sequences by external control keys, sensors, contacts and the corresponding unit settings. This applies for gongs, alarms, messages and their combinations, as well as for recordings of variable announcements.
  • Page 9: Sequence Functions

    A switch is connected to one of the DMM 4650’s control inputs (Al - D4). The desired input is selected in the trigger menu. Logic level (high, low), delay, and function (dyn, stc, latch) can be set. The desired sequence (Sxx) gets chosen here as well.
  • Page 10: Operation Of The Dmm 4650

    Password entry, operation end Pressing any key on the DMM 4650’s front panel, ”Password ?” appears on the display. Using the cursor keys you have to enter a 4-digit number and confirm it with the menu key ok. After entering the correct 4-digit password, the display shows the number of your user level.
  • Page 12: Message

    Up to 1 00 distinct messages (MOO to M99) including title, name, and priority can be saved. The DMM 4650 is shipped without any prerecorded messages, since - depending on individual user requirements and custom applications - variations would be numerous. Some factory preset sequences use MOO, M01, and M02 (see list of preset sequences).
  • Page 13: Soft Key "Edt

    Soft key ”edt” Using the ”edt”key in playback mode provides the opportunity to edit and manage your message structure. The keys are used to select the following menu items. Title Confirming ”Title” with the soft key ”ok” the selected message’s current name appears on the display. Using the cursor keys lets you enter a name which can consist of up to 8 characters.
  • Page 14: Level Adjustment, Record Level

    Recording level An integrated, electronic control automatically adjusts the input sensitivity of the DMM 4650’s (Mic, Line, Rec. lnp) inputs. This level setting remains unchanged, until the question ”Select new recording level?” is answered by using the soft key ’)/=yes”before starting a new recording. By using a short test signal marks the new setting of the control which is automatically stored.
  • Page 15: Gong

    GONG General Gong Presets are audio signals that can be started within a sequence. Order and parameters of a gong sequence can be edited. For test purposes the sound can be started in the ”gong > editor” menu by use of the PLAY/STOP keys. it is audible via the Pre-Listen outputs.
  • Page 16: List Of Available Gong Parameters

    List of available gong parameters Type four-stroke, three-stroke barl: first gong stroke, A highest sound, B, C, to D deepest sound atlackl: attack rate from 00ms (hard) to 99ms (soft) releasel: fading sound from XXL (long, several seconds.), XL, L, M, S, XS, XXS (short, approx. 1 sec) start 2: start delay of the second gong stroke in seconds.
  • Page 17: Alarm

    ALARM General: Alarms are audio signals that can be started within a sequence. The alarms are square wave forms providing the possibility for various parameters to be adjusted. For test purposes, it is possible to start the alarms signals in the ”alarm editor”menu using the PLAY/STOP key.
  • Page 18: List Of Available Alarm Parameters

    List of available alarm parameters Type Uni-sweep frequencyl: pitch at sound-start in Hz (min 40Hz, max 9999Hz) is swept until frequency2 is reached. frequency2: pitch at sound-stop in Hz (min 40Hz, max 9999Hz). time: duration of the sweep - Freql to Freq2 - in seconds., (min O.Ols, max 99.ggs). ratio: duty-cycle of the square wave in percent, (min 1 %, max 50%) repeat:...
  • Page 19 Type Jump sound frequencyl: pitch at sound-start in Hz (min 40Hz, max 9999Hz) jumps after timel to frequency2 timel: duration for which freql is heard in sec., (min 0.01 s, max 99.99s). frequency2: pitch of the sound in Hz (min 40Hz, max 9999Hz) jumps after time2 to frequencyl time2: duration for which freq2 is heard in sec., (min 0.01 s, max gg.ggs).
  • Page 20: Announcement

    (Mic, line, Rec-inp) directly to the sum output. Especially in stand-alone applications this option is particularly useful, since it will possibly save one microphone amplifier. Starting the function is either performed in the DMM 4650’s operation menu or remotely controlled via a control line. For external operation a sequence is provided as factory preset S32 (page 42) which is easily adapted according to individual requirements.
  • Page 21: Trigger

    General The menu trigger allows to assign the connection of a control input to a function of the DMM 4650 (sequence start) while various control inputs can initiate a single sequence. The separate logic control settings for each input provide the possibility to optimally match the requirements of an installation.
  • Page 22: Trigger Detection

    Triaaer recognition The level of the control inputs are periodically monitored by the processor. The sampling time (Ts = sample rate) is typically Ts typ = 30 msec. The maximum monitor interval can be set to Ts max = 1 00 msec. Thus, shorter impulses, spikes or quick AC voltages are recognized inaccurate or with a delay (undersampling).
  • Page 23: Sequence

    SEQUENCES General: Sequences are a series of single steps, determining the functions of the DMM 4650 step by step. Thus, providing the possibility to define signal sequences, volume levels, trigger outputs, time sequences, loops, etc. Triggering an input (”trigger) normally starts a sequence. However, for test purposes it is possible to start a sequence via menu com- mand.
  • Page 24: Title

    Title Confirming ”title” with the soft key ”ok”, the name of the currently loaded sequence appears on the display. Using the cursor keys offers the possibility to enter a name of maximally 8 characters. The soft keys ”A-a” and ”spc” shift between the upper and the lower character case or enter a blank character, respectively.
  • Page 25: List Of Available Step Functions In A Sequence

    DMM= -xx dB -controls of the DMM 4650 audio signal is set to -xx dB (*0 dB default) Sum= -xx dB -control of the input - output XLR connection is set to -xx dB...
  • Page 26: Settings

    (Al to D4) is selected and set to ”low” (contact open) or ”high” (contact closed) depending on the application. This modification is effective immediately. This menu item can also be used to test the functions of the DMM 4650’s outputs during the installation. The EXIT key switches to the prior menu level.
  • Page 27: Sum Gain

    Afterwards the display shows ”Soft Reset” together with soft key ”ok”. After pressing this soft key the initialization process is complete. The start ”init DMM 4650” is reserved for basic software updates and for applications where the unit is used differently. format Flash Confirming ”format Flash”...
  • Page 28: Restore

    ”Backup” procedure via the REMOTE/RS232 interface. Since only user 3 has access to the”Restore” command, unauthorized modification of the DMM 4650 via the remote interface and other sequences (priority) interrupting a ”Restore” process in progress is impossible.
  • Page 29: Self-Test

    The scrolling text records the first and last occurence of the error (see ”setting clock”). The EXIT key terminates this menu (return to the prior menu level). Note: Error no. 1 only counts the switching ”on” and ”off’ of the DMM 4650, but does not lead to an external error display (Power On Reset).
  • Page 30: Connections

    Control levels and currents: Power source -Batt. / +Batt. corresponds to a supply voltage of (20V - 31 V) of the DMM 4650. For current limita- tion (fuse), a PTC resistor (positive temperature coefficient resistor) is provided at the +Batt connection of each port.
  • Page 31: Outputs

    4-tone gong: Input (impulse) starts a 4-tone gong (G20). Pre-gong: Input (static), key pressed starts pre-gong and enables announcement via DMM 4650, key released terminates the sequence. OUTPUTS: All outputs are floating relay contacts. System on: Switches on the electro acoustics sound reinforcement system.
  • Page 32: Audio Inputs And Outputs

    Audio inputs and outputs The XLR inputs and outputs are electronically balanced and wired according to the IEC 268 standards. If unbalanced XLR connection is desired, PIN1 and PIN3 have to be bridged using ajumper. Specifications are to be found in the appendix on page 53. If balanced, floating connection is necessary, the extension kit NR 9021 1 has to be installed for the INPUT and NR 9021 0 for the OUTPUT.
  • Page 33: Remote, Rs 232 Connection, Data Backup

    Backup, Restore commands, Priority The ”backup” command can be given both, from the DMM 4650 menu ”System setup > backup”, as well as via the REMOTE interface. After starting the backup procedure, the desired data is transmitted in the previously determined format via the REMOTE interface.
  • Page 34: List Of Remote Commands

    ”System setup > Restore > ok” The DMM 4650 confirms the successful restoration by displaying the message ”Preset xx restored”.
  • Page 35: Terminal Programs

    If necessary, the later allows to change the data (only inserting or deleting whole text lines, see backup, Restore commands above). The text editor should not decode and re-code any characters. If the backup data is supposed to be loaded back into the DMM 4650, the function Restore has to be activated first (see backup, Restore commands).
  • Page 36: Factory Presets

    The user can edit these defaults according to individual requirements. The data of the menus ”outputs” ”standby” and ”sum level” determines the status of the DMM 4650 in stand-by mode (no sequence running). A running sequence could lead to a modification of the outputs. Upon completion of the sequence, the outputs are switched back to their previous status (stand-by mode).
  • Page 37: List Of Factory Preset Sequences

    S 20 ”stop all” Step Command Parameter Stops all running sequences Break Description: Stops all running sequences with low priorities (all factory presets). Upon completion the DMM 4650 returns to the stabd-by mpde. Sequence Numner Title Priority Stopp trigger S 21 ”Alarmtxt”...
  • Page 38 The output of the alarm Sum= signal (A20) is started. This sequence is terminated when the DMM= -5dB input Bl is Low (no current). Upon completion, the DMM 4650 Start returns to stand-by mode. Stop Sequencee Nummer...
  • Page 39 (A4 = gong runs) the audio controls A4 set are set to gong priority. The gong signal is being output and Sum= fades. After the fade-out the DMM 4650 returns to stand-by DMM= -5dB mode. Start...
  • Page 40 Description: Closing the signaling contact (Cl = message runs) sum= switches the audio controls to the priority of the message. After DMM= -2dB the message is finished the DMM 4650 returns to the stand-by start M 02 mode. Audio Sequence Nummer...
  • Page 41 C4 on). If the termination of the recording mode is not recognized, Jump the maximum duration is limited to 1 0 sec. Name and priority of Delay the message stay unaltered and the DMM 4650 re-enters the Jump stand-by mode. Audio...
  • Page 42 -3dB. After the correct level Stop was set once in the operation menu (announcement), the announcement is made via one of the DMM 4650’s recording inputs. When the message has ended the DMM 4650 returns to the stand-by mode. Sequence Nummer Title...
  • Page 43 Start A 31 (e. g. S 20). The control of settings and relay contacts is taken over Audio by the stop sequence. After the stop sequence ends, the DMM 4650 Jump returns to stand-by mode. Sequence Nummer Title...
  • Page 44 (e. g. S 20). The control of settings and relay In 04 Low contacts is taken over by the stop sequence. After the stop Break sequence ends, the DMM 4650 returns to stand-by mode. Jump Sequence Nummer Title...
  • Page 45: List Of Factory Preset Gong Signals

    List of factory preset gong signals gong no. title prior. type attack release start repeat cnt rep-del Vierking fourtone 1 =A 04 ms 2 = B 06 ms 1,5 sec 3 = C 07 ms 1,5 sec 4 = D 10 MS 1,5 sec Dreiking...
  • Page 46: List Of Factory Preset Alarm Signals

    List of factory preset alarm signals Alarm Title Priority Type Freq. 1 Freq. 2 time Ratio Repeat number DIN-Atrm Uni-Sweep 1200 1,00 endless slow Wgp Uni-Sweep 1200 1,00 endless Sirene Bi-sweep 2,00 endless BZB-Luft Bi-sweep 2,00 BZB-ABC Bi-sweep 2,00 DIN-Alm Uni-Sweep 1200 1,00...
  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting In stand-by mode the DMM 4650 runs a number of test routines in order to detect device faults at an early stage. Errors are indicated by the flashing of the green POWER LED. With fatal errors or when errors start to appear more often the biinking of the LED gets faster and the fault relay drops.
  • Page 48: Faq's, Hints

    User questions, hints This chapter tries to explain some of the DMM 4650’s functions that first may seem somewhat surprising for the user and to provide the amended solution. Question: Recording a message is suddenly interrupted by the DMM 4650? Explanation: a) An external contact initiated a sequence with a higher priority (e.
  • Page 49 Question: How do I replace a 4-tone gong signal by a 3-tone gong? In accordance to the factory presets, the trigger is connected to the control input B3 and it should stay that way. Solution: Performing the following changes is only possible for user 3! The sequence S 25 which initiates the 4-tone gong signal G 20 is being started using the input B3.
  • Page 50: Examples For Alarm Texts

    EXAMPLES FOR ALARM TEXTS Caution: The following examples are not programmed in the message memory. They only serve as examples. Technical malfunction 1 ”Ladies and gentlemen, unfortunately we are experiencing a technical problem. There is no reason to be concerned. Please stay calm, we are working on the solution.” Technical malfunction 2 ”Ladies and gentlemen, we are experiencing a technical malfunction.
  • Page 53: Specifications

    Specifications DMM 4650 Operating Voltage 21.6 - 31.2VDC Power consumption max. 18 watts (without retrofitting kits 90204) Input voltage Input 0.775V/OdBu *Line Input 0.775V/OdBu *Rec input 0.775V/OdBu *Mic Input 1.4mV/ -54dBu at 600 ohms Max. Input voltage Input 3.8VI+14dBu *Line INPUT...
  • Page 54: Warranty

    WARRANTY The factory grants warranty covering all verifiable material and manufacturing faults for a period of 36 months from the original date of purchase on. Warranty claims will only be upheld if valid, i. e. fully completed warranty forms, are submitted. This warranty shall not cover damage caused by incorrect or improper operation. Any claim to warranty shall become null and void in the event of modifications to the equipment being made by third parties or the purchaser himself.
  • Page 55 GBH • Hirhberger Ring 45 94315 Straubing Telefon (09421) 706-0 • Telefax (09421) 706-265 Änderungen vorbehalten. Subject to change without prior notice. Printed in Germany 01.09.2000/355607 lnternet: http://www.eviaudio.de...

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