Yamaha MTX3 Owner's Manual

Yamaha MTX3 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. (UL60065_03) MTX3 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 3 Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries. tion of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regu- lations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in * This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM...
  • Page 4: Precautions

    • When one of the following problems occur, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the electric plug from the outlet. Then have the device inspected by Yamaha • This device contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the device or attempt to service personnel.
  • Page 5: Saving Data

    If this occurs, do not turn off the power, but immediately save the data to a computer or other external storage device, and then have qualified Yamaha service personnel replace the backup battery. The average life of the internal backup battery is approximately five years, depending on operating conditions.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Setting the clock........................17 Using the scheduler ......................17 Connecting via the [GPI] connector ..................18 Using the MTX3 to play audio files saved on an SD memory card ........19 Inserting an SD memory card..................19 Removing the SD memory card..................19 Initializing the MTX3 ......................
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Matrix Processor MTX3. This manual will help you take full advantage of the superior functionality offered by the MTX3. After you have read the manual, keep it in a safe place for reference when needed.
  • Page 8: Introducing The Mtx3

    MTX Editor is software for the Windows operating system that installed systems allows unified construction and control of systems that use the The MTX3 is a signal processor suitable for small or mid- MTX series. sized systems such as retail establishments or banquet halls. In MTX Editor and the MTX Editor User’s Manual can be down-...
  • Page 9: Controls And Connectors

    [ALERT] indicator When an alert occurs, the [PRESET] display will indicate the alert number and this indicator will flash red. o [POWER] indicator This indicator will light when this device is powered-on. MTX3 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    Up to eight control panels can be connected to one MTX3. The MTX3 has some connectors that are shaped identically but The total length of the cables from the MTX3 to the last con- have a completely different function (e.g., [DCP] connector, NET- trol panel must not exceed 200 meters.
  • Page 11  Switch 6 (IP SETTING) Use the included Euroblock plugs to make connections (see This switch specifies how the MTX3’s IP address will be “Euroblock plug connection” on page 12 for details). specified. NOTE...
  • Page 12: Euroblock Plug Connection

    4. For the Euroblock plugs (3-pin) of the [INPUT]/[OUTPUT] connectors, use the included cable ties to fasten the cable to the 1.6 mm or less tab. (1.3 mm for the GPI connector) NOTE Trim off the extra portion of the cable tie as necessary. MTX3 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 13 5. Plug the Euroblock plug into the [GPI] con- nector or [INPUT]/[OUTPUT] connector of the MTX3. NOTE When connecting unbalanced cables to the [INPUT] connector, use a jumper wire to connect the “-” and “G” of the Euroblock. + – MTX3 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 14: Quick Guide

    This section explains basic settings and connection procedures for constructing an MTX system using the MTX3. Some of the steps may not be necessary for your system; if so, proceed to the next step. 7. The audio signal flow in the MTX3 and the Preparations principal parameters to be set are as follows.
  • Page 15: On-Site Work (Installation And Wiring)

    MTX3 is operated, we recom- mend that you store the preset with the output level lowered ∞ 4. Set the UNIT ID of the MTX3 and the XMV/ to “-infinity ( ).” For details on presets and how to recall EXi8/EXo8.
  • Page 16: On-Site Work (Settings In Mtx Editor)

    Use MTX Editor to make adjustments for the entire system. 1. Connect the computer to the MTX3/XMV/ EXi8/EXo8 via a network switch. If you’re using only the MTX3, you can connect it directly to the computer. 2. Start up MTX Editor and load the project file that you previously created.
  • Page 17: Various Procedures

    XMV amps within the same effects from the SD memory card at the date and time you spec- MTX system are stored together as a “preset” in the MTX3 and ify. Each such setting is called an “event.”...
  • Page 18: Connecting Via The [Gpi] Connector

    +5VDC 100k The MTX3 provides 8 input ports and 4 output ports. Example: Controlling the MTX3 with a 10k ohm • The +5VDC terminals have an output voltage of 5V. The linear taper potentiometer.
  • Page 19: Using The Mtx3 To Play Audio Files Saved On An Sd Memory Card

    1. Power-off the MTX3. needing to connect a CD player or other audio device. The MTX3 can play back audio files in either MP3 or WAV formats. 2. Set the rear panel DIP switches 7 and 8 to the “INIT. (INITIALIZE)” position.
  • Page 20 4. When initialization is completed, power-off the MTX3 once again. 5. Set the rear panel DIP switches 7 and 8 to the “RESUME” position. 6. Power-on the MTX3 again. The MTX3 will start up in its factory-set state. MTX3 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 21: Appendix

    SD memory card is not detected. Is the SD memory card inserted correctly? Turn off the power of the MTX3, re-insert the card, and then turn the power on again. If the [SD/ACT] indicator does not light and the card is not detected, it may be that the card is damaged.
  • Page 22: Alert List

    MTX Editor to set the time. The current preset saved in internal mem- Recall the preset. If this does not solve the problem, contact your Yamaha dealer. ory has been lost. The settings saved in internal memory Either the internal backup battery has run low, or the device has malfunctioned.
  • Page 23: Specifications

    Crosstalk / Channel separation -100dB (@1kHz) [YDIF] connector: 30 meters (Cable length between devices) Maximum cable length [DCP] connector: 200 meters (total cable length from the MTX3 to the last DCP) INPUT PEAK: RED -3dBFS Indicators INPUT SIGNAL: GREEN -40dBFS...
  • Page 24: Input/Output Characteristics

    Max. before clip Euroblock (Balanced) OUTPUT 1–8 75Ω 10kΩ Lines +4dBu (1.23 V) +24dBu (12.3V) (5.08mm pitch) • In these specifications, 0dBu = 0.775 Vrms. • All output DA converters are 24bit, 128times oversampling.  Dimensions Unit: mm MTX3 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 25: Block Diagram

    Appendix  Block Diagram MTX3 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 26: Index

    DCP ................8 DIP switch ..............10 Distribution mode ...........14 Euroblock plug ........7, 10, 11, 12 event ...............17 Features ..............8 Front Panel ...............9 Ground screw ............10 INIT. (INITIALIZE) ..........11 Initializing ..............19 install ..............14 IP address ..............11 IP SETTING ............11 MTX3 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 27 MTX3 Owner’s Manual...
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