YAMAHA DME24N User Manual

DIGITAL MIXING ENGINE

Owner’s Manual

The above warning is located on the top of the unit.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

1 Read these instructions.

2 Keep these instructions.

3 Heed all warnings.

4 Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this apparatus near water.

6 Clean only with dry cloth.

7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by

the manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/

or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the

requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B)

installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM

Connecting the Plug and Cord

WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED

IMPORTANT. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

GREEN-AND-YELLOW : EARTH BLUE : NEUTRAL

BROWN : LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured GREEN-and-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or colored GREEN or GREEN-and-YELLOW.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal 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)

NEDERLAND / THE NETHERLANDS

• Dit apparaat bevat een lithium batterij voor geheugen back-up.

• This apparatus contains a lithium battery for memory back-up.

• Raadpleeg uw leverancier over de verwijdering van de batterij op

het moment dat u het apparaat ann het einde van de levensduur of gelieve dan contact op te nemen met de vertegenwoordiging van Yamaha in uw land.

• For the removal of the battery at the moment of the disposal at the

end of life please consult your retailer or Yamaha representative office in your country.

• Gooi de batterij niet weg, maar lever hem in als KCA.

• Do not throw away the battery. Instead, hand it in as small chemical

waste.

(lithium disposal)

ADVARSEL!

Lithiumbatteri—Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandoren.

VARNING

Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.

VAROITUS

Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.

(lithium caution)

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)

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT

(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)

Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America

Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park,

Calif. 90620

Telephone : 714-522-9011

Type of Equipment : Digital Mixing Engine

Model Name : DME64N / DME24N

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected.

In Finland: Laite on liitettävä suojamaadoituskoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan. In Norway: Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt. In Sweden: Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag.

(class I hokuo)

* This applies only to products distributed by

YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

(FCC DoC)

PRECAUTIONS

Power supply/Power cord

Do not open

Water warning

Fire warning

If you notice any abnormality

Power supply/Power cord

Location

Connections

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

WARNING

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the device. The required voltage is printed on the name plate of the device.

• Use only the supplied power cord/plug.

• Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it.

• Be sure to connect to an appropriate outlet with a protective grounding connection. Improper grounding can result in electrical shock.

• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it.

• The device contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the device or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

• Do not expose the device to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place on it any containers (such as vases, bottles or glasses) containing liquids which might spill into any openings. If any liquid such as water seeps into the device, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.

• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit. A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.

• 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 service personnel.

• The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged.

• It emits unusual smells or smoke.

• Some object has been dropped into the instrument.

• There is a sudden loss of sound during use of the device.

• If this device should be dropped or damaged, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

CAUTION

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the device or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the device is not to be used for extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.

• When removing the electric plug from the device or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.

• Before moving the device, remove all connected cables.

• When setting up the device, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet. Even when the power switch is turned off, electricity is still flowing to the product at the minimum level. When you are not using the product for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.

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• Do not place the device in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.

• Do not block the vents. This device has ventilation holes at the front and rear to prevent the internal temperature from rising too high. In particular, do not place the device on its side or upside down, or place it in any poorly-ventilated location, such as a bookcase or closet.

• Do not place the device in a location where it may come into contact with corrosive gases or salt air. Doing so may result in malfunction.

• Before connecting the device to other devices, turn off the power for all devices. Before turning the power on or off for all devices, set all volume levels to minimum.

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• Remove the power plug from the AC outlet when cleaning the device.

Maintenance

Handling caution

Backup battery

• Do not insert your fingers or hand in any gaps or openings on the device (vents, ports, etc.).

• Avoid inserting or dropping foreign objects (paper, plastic, metal, etc.) into any gaps or openings on the device (vents, ports, etc.) If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

• Do not use the device or headphones for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.

• Do not rest your weight on the device or place heavy objects on it, and avoid use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.

This device has a built-in backup battery that maintains data in internal memory even when the device’s power is switched off. The backup battery will eventually become depleted, however, and when that happens the contents of the internal memory will be lost.* To prevent loss of data be sure to replace the backup battery before it becomes fully depleted. When the remaining capacity of the backup battery becomes so low that it needs to be replaced a “Low Battery” or “No Battery” message will appear on the display during operation or when the device is powered on. If either of these messages appears do not turn off the power and immediately transfer any data you want to save to a computer or other external storage device, then have qualified Yamaha service personnel replace the backup battery. The average life of the internal backup battery is approximately 5 years, depending on operating conditions.

* Data items maintained in the internal memory by the backup

battery are as follows:

• Current scene parameters and number.

• Device parameters (SLOT, HA, UTILITY, Master Mute/Level, etc.).

• Event log.

Data items other than those described above are stored in memory that does not require backup power, and will be retained even if the backup battery fails.

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the device, or data that is lost or destroyed.

Do not turn the [POWER] switch on and off repeatedly and rapidly. Be sure to wait six seconds or more between turning the power to the unit off and then on.

Always turn the power off when the device is not in use.

The performance of components with moving contacts, such as switches, volume controls, and connectors, deteriorates over time. Consult qualified Yamaha service personnel about replacing defective components.

NOTICE

To avoid the possibility of damage to the product, data or other property, follow the notices below.

 Handling and Maintenance

• Do not use the device in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the device, TV, or radio may generate noise.

• Condensation can occur in the device due to rapid, drastic changes in ambient temperature-when the device is moved from one location to another, or air conditioning is turned on or off, for example. Using the device while condensation is present can cause damage. If there is reason to believe that condensation might have occurred, leave the device for several hours without turning on the power until the condensation has completely dried out.

• Do not expose the device to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal components.

• Avoid setting all equalizer controls and faders to their maximum. Depending on the condition of the connected devices, doing so may cause feedback and may damage the speakers.

Information

 About this manual

• The illustrations in this document are for instructional purposes, and may appear somewhat different from the actual equipment.

• The bitmap fonts used in this device have been provided by and are the property of Ricoh Co., Ltd.

• CobraNet and Peak Audio are trademarks of Cirrus Logic, Inc.

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• Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox Corporation.

• All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged.

DME64N/DME24N Owner’s Manual

Foreword

Thank you for choosing a Yamaha DME64N/24N Digital Mixing Engine. Using the supplied DME Designer software, the DME64N and DME24N can be easily configured to handle a wide range of audio processing applications – institutional audio installations, sub-mixing, speaker system control, matrix and routing, multi-effect processing, and much more. In order to take full advantage of the features and performance provided by the DME64N/24N, we urge you to read this owner’s manual thoroughly before use, and keep it in a safe place for future reference. The Yamaha Pro Audio web site is at: http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/

DME64N/DME24N Owner’s Manual

Contents

Foreword

Introduction to the DME64N/24N

The Controls and Connectors

Setup

Audio I/O Connection

Connecting to a Computer

Connecting to an External Device

Panel Operation and Displays

References

Foreword 8

Accessories (Please make sure the following

items are included in the package.). . . . . . . . . . . 8

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

About the Product Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

About the Firmware Version. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Introduction to the DME64N/24N 9

Differences between DME64N/24N . . . . . . . . . . . 9

DME64N/24N Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Audio System Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Glossary for the DME64N/24N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Signal Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

System Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

About DME Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

The Controls and Connectors 14

Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setup 18

Connecting the AC power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Turning the power on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Panel Operation and Displays 34

Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Main Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Parameter Edit Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Editing User Defined Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Mute Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Output Level Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Scene Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Scene Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Spectrum Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Level Meter Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Initializing the DME64N/DME24N. . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Utility Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Items accessible via the Utility display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Utility Display Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Info Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Network Settings (Net) Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Display Setup (Disp) Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Security Setup (Lock) Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Miscellaneous Setup (Misc) Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Remote Control Setup (Remote) Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

MIDI Setup (MIDI) Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Word Clock Setup (WCLK) Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Slot Information (Slot) Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

GPI Setup (GPI) Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Head Amplifier Setup (HA) Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Cascade Setup (CASCAD) Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Check Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Setup Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

I/O Card Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting to a Computer 22

USB Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Ethernet Connection ([NETWORK] Connector)

Audio I/O Connection 26

Connecting to an External Device 28

Remote Connection ([REMOTE] Connector) . . 28

Network Connection ([NETWORK] Connectors)

MIDI Connection ([MIDI] Connectors) . . . . . . . . 30

Cascade Connection ([Cascade] Connectors)

(DME64N only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

WORD CLOCK Connection ([WORD CLOCK]

Connectors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

GPI Connection ([GPI] Connectors). . . . . . . . . . 33

Compatible I/O Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

I/O Card Installation Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Analog Audio Connection ([IN] and [OUT] Connectors)

(DME24N only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

I/O Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Controlling external head amplifiers from the DME64N/24N Controlling a DME24N’s internal head amps from a digital mixer Controlling the DME64N/24N from an external device . . . 29

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References 55

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

ICP1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

CP4SW, CP4SF, and CP1SF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Input/Output Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Control I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Connector Pin Assign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

MIDI Data Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

MIDI Data Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Index 73

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Foreword

Accessories (Please make sure the following items are included in the package.)

CAUTION

Foreword

Thank you for choosing a Yamaha DME64N/24N Digital Mixing Engine. In order to take full advantage of the features and performance provided by the DME64N/24N, 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.

Accessories (Please make sure the following items are included in the package.)

• DME64N/DM24N Owner’s Manual (This document)

• AC power cord

• AC plug clamp

• Euroblock plug (16P) x 2

• Euroblock plug (8P) x 4 (DME64N only)

• Euroblock plug (3P) x 16 (DME24N only)

Options

Control Panels

• ICP1 Intelligent Control Panel

• CP4SW Control Panel

• CP4SF Control Panel

• CP1SF Control Panel

NOTE

For more information on your Control Panel, refer to the owner’s manual that came with the Control Panel, as well as the DME Designer Owner’s Manual.

Preparation

Connecting the AC power cord

Be sure to turn all devices OFF before connecting AC mains power.

First plug the female-connector end of the AC cord into the [AC IN] socket on the rear panel of the DME64N/ 24N, then plug the male plug into an appropriate AC mains outlet. Be sure to use the voltage specified for the device.

Turning the power on and off

To prevent the initial power-on surge from generating a large noise spike or damaging your speaker system, turn the devices on in the following order: audio sources, mixer (such as M7CL or PM5D), DME64N/24N, and finally power amplifiers. Reverse this order when turning power off.

1. Press the [POWER] switch to turn on the power to the DME64N/24N.

About the Product Names

In this manual, models DME64N, DME24N, DME8i-C, DME8o-C, DME4io-C, DME8i-ES, DME8o-ES and DME4io-ES are categorized as DME series, and models DME8i-C, DME8o-C, DME4io-C, DME8i-ES, DME8o-ES and DME4io-ES are all called the “DME Satellite”.

About the Firmware Version

You can download the latest firmware from the following Yamaha website. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/downloads/

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2. Press the [POWER] switch again to turn off the power.

NOTE

The DME64N/24N remembers scene settings when you turn off the power. When you turn on the power to the DME64N/24N, it will start up with the same scene settings. You can set up the DME64N/24N so that at the startup it will recall the scene selected before you turned off the power to the device. (page 48)

Do NOT turn off the power to the DME64N/24N while it is receiving data from DME Designer or while it is being manipulated from an external device. Otherwise, a malfunction may occur.

Even when the power switch is turned off, electricity is still flowing to the product all the minimum level. When you are not using the product for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.

Introduction to the DME64N/24N

Differences between DME64N/24N

The DME64N has four I/O card slots, while the DME24N has one I/O card slot and eight channels of builtin analog audio I/O. A single I/O card can handle up to 16 channels of audio I/O, so the DME64N can handle a maximum of 64 audio I/O channels. The DME24N can handle up to 24 audio I/O channels.

The DME64N has approximately double the DSP processing power of the DME24N.

DME64N/24N Features

In addition to basic mixing and matrix output functions, the DME64N/24N includes a equalizers, compressors, delay, etc. – that can be patched together via DME Designer to configure just about any audio system you need.

Differences between DME64N/24N

Audio System Network

Multiple DME series units that are interconnected in a network via Ethernet function as a single audio system. In a DME audio system, a group of the same models that can be operated in sync is called a “device group;” audio processing divisions that accommodate multiple device groups are called “zones;” and the entire area serviced by the acoustic system is called an “area.”

Each device group always includes one DME series unit that functions as the “group master” and controls all other DME series units in the same device group.

If a computer is connected to the network, you can use the computer to control an entire device group via the group master.

Glossary for the DME64N/24N

This section explains terminology specific to the DME64N/24N.

Components and parameters

The individual audio processing modules (equalizers, compressors, etc.) are called “components.” External head amplifier control modules are also available as components. Changing the parameters of components enables control over the operation of the components.

Configuration

A “configuration” is a complete set of components for constructing an audio system. Each configuration determines the audio function(s) of the corresponding DME64N/24N unit. All parameter sets included with each component in a configuration are called “preset parameters.” One DME64N/24N unit has a number of configurations, and a configuration has a number of preset param-

eters.

User Defined buttons

Assigning parameters to be User Defined Buttons enables you to control the device from the ICP1 and the DME64N/DME24N.

Refer to the DME Designer Owner’s Manual for details.

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Introduction to the DME64N/24N

Glossary for the DME64N/24N

16 x 8

Scene

Scene 1

Scene 2

Scene 999

Component

Configuration

Preset

Parameter

Ex.: Gate

• Attack

• Decay

• Range

• Threshold

• Key in

• Hold

Matrix Mixer

First Act Dark Change Second Act

Band Set

Play Set

Stage Stage Stage

Play

Set

Band

Set

Band Set

Play Set

Scene 1 Scene Recall Scene 2

Scene

A combination of all configuration and preset parameters is called a “scene.” Scenes can be recalled from an ICP1, GPI device, other external controllers, DME64N/DME24N, or com-

puter. Up to 999 scenes can be stored for each device group.

Scene structure

Scene change

12345678

EXT.

NETWORK

CLOCK

PEAK

MID

96kHz

MASTER

88.2kHz

SIGNAL

48kHz

12345678

44.1kHz

PEAK

SCENE NUMBER

SIGNAL

OUT

12345678

EXT.

NETWORK

CLOCK

PEAK

MID

96kHz

MASTER

88.2kHz

SIGNAL

48kHz

12345678

44.1kHz

PEAK

SCENE NUMBER

SIGNAL

OUT

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Introduction to the DME64N/24N

Signal Types

DME64N/24N audio system signals can be broadly categorized as follows.

1 Audio

The DME64N/24N will be required to send and receive audio signals to and from other DME series units as well as other audio equipment.

Audio signal transmission and reception will occur primarily via the [INPUT] and [OUTPUT] connectors on the DME24N.

2 Control signals within a device group

Device group control signals control all DME series devices in the group. There are two types of device group control signals, as follows:

• Control signals between the computer and the group master DME series unit

• Control signals between the group master DME series unit and the other DME series units

You can use the DME Designer application to control the entire device group, such as sending components to the devices and setting the parameters as required.

3 Control signals between devices outside the device group

These signals provide communication and control between individual devices. Included in this category are MIDI messages transferred between [USB] connectors, GPI signals transferred between [GPI] connectors, and remote head amp control signals handled via the [REMOTE] connector.

Signal Types

Type of signals handled by the DME64N/24N

Connector Audio Signal Device Control Word Cl ock

[USB] Connector

[NETWORK] Connector

[MIDI] Connector –

[GPI] Connector

[CASCADE] Connector (DME64N only)

[WORD CLOCK] Connector

[REMOTE] Connector

(Audio I/O Connectors) (DME24N only)

(I/O Slot) Number of I/O

–

32 channels of input/output.

––

–

8 channels of input and output.

channels depends on card.

• Control signals between computer and DNE64N/24N

• MIDI messages

• Control signals between computer and DNE64N/24N

• Control signals between DME series unit.

• Control signals with a controller such as an AMX or Crestron

Control signals (MIDI commands) between MIDI controller and DME64N/ 24N.

Control signals between GPI device (GPI controller, etc.) and DME series unit

Control signals from the digital mixer to the DME64N

• Control signals to/from an external device (such as AD8HR head amplifier)

• Control signals for a digital mixer and internal head amp

• Control signals with a controller such as an AMX or Crestron

• MIDI messages

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Serial signal transmission/reception (depending on function of card).

Word clock transmission and reception to and from other devices.

Word clock transmission and reception to and from other devices (depending on function of card).

Reference

Page

–22

–23

–30

–33

–28

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Introduction to the DME64N/24N

System Examples

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88.2kHz

48kHz

44.1kHz

EXT. CLOCK

MID

MASTER

NETWORK

PEAK

SIGNAL

PEAK

SIGNAL

OUT

SCENE NUMBER

12345678

96kHz

88.2kHz

48kHz

44.1kHz

EXT. CLOCK

MID

MASTER

NETWORK

PEAK

SIGNAL

PEAK

SIGNAL

OUT

SCENE NUMBER

12345678

USB

PEAK

PEAK SIGNAL

SIGNAL

PEAK

PEAK SIGNAL

SIGNAL

PEAK

PEAK SIGNAL

SIGNAL

INPUT

DIGITAL MIXING ENGINE SATELLITE

USB

PEAK

PEAK SIGNAL

SIGNAL

PEAK

PEAK SIGNAL

SIGNAL

PEAK

PEAK SIGNAL

SIGNAL

INPUT

DIGITAL MIXING ENGINE SATELLITE

USB

PEAK

PEAK SIGNAL

SIGNAL

PEAK

PEAK SIGNAL

SIGNAL

PEAK

PEAK SIGNAL

SIGNAL

INPUT

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DME8o-C

DME8i-C

DME24N

DME64N

DME24N

MY16-CII

MY16-CII x 4

ICP1

Computer

Network

Switch

Network

Switch

Network

Switch

Network

Switch

Network

Switch

Network

Switch

Network

Switch

Network

Switch

Space BSpace A

Space C

Space D

Analog In

Analog Out

Analog In

Analog Out

Ethernet

CobraNet

Ethernet Network Switch

CobraNet Network Switch

Analog Out

System Examples

Large systems using CobraNet

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Introduction to the DME64N/24N

About DME Designer

DME Designer software enables you to integrate, configure, and control the DME series system from a connected computer.

You can build the DME series audio system using graphic blocks in DME Designer that are displayed on the computer monitor.

The DME series settings, configuration, and parameter data are transferred from the computer to the DME series unit via the USB or Ethernet connection. DME series settings, configuration, and parameter data is sent via USB or Ethernet to the connected DME series unit. After the data is transmitted, you can disconnect the DME series unit from the computer and use it as an independent processor.

You can also connect it to a computer and control it in realtime from DME Designer. If multiple DME series units are connected in the network, DME Designer enables you to build a configura-

tion that includes those units. Please download the DME Designer application, driver, DME setup manual, and DME Designer Owner’s

Manual at the following URL: http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ Refer to the “Connecting to a Computer” (page 22) for more information on connecting a computer to the DME64N/24N. 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.

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The Controls and Connectors

Front Panel

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DME24N

The Controls and Connectors

Front Panel

1 [USB] Connector

A computer can be connected here when it is necessary to program or control the device. When a USB connection is to be used, the USB-MIDI driver must be installed on the computer. Refer to the DME Designer Installation Guide for installation instructions.

2 [EXT. CLOCK] Indicator

When a clock signal from an external device is selected, the indicator will light green. If the clock signal is not appropriate the indicator will flash red. The indicator will go out when the internal word clock is selected.

3 [96kHz] [88.2kHz] [48kHz] [44.1kHz]

Indicator

Normally, the indicator corresponding to the current word clock frequency will light green. If a problem with the master clock is detected all of these indicators will flash red. 2 seconds after a problem is detected with an external master clock the internal clock will temporarily be selected. When this happens the indicator corresponding to the frequency of the internal clock will light green, and all other indicators will continue to flash red.

4 [NETWORK] Indicator

Lights while data communication is occurring via the [USB], [NETWORK], or [CASCADE] connector. Received data causes the indicator to light in green, while transmitted data causes the indicator to light in orange. If a problem occurs the indicator will light in red.

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Front Panel

CAUTION

5 [MIDI] Indicator

Lights while data communication is occurring via the [MIDI] connector. Received data causes the indicator to light green, while transmitted data causes the indicator to light orange. The indicator will light green when reception and transmission occur simultaneously. If a problem occurs the indicator will light red.

6 [MASTER] Indicator

Lights green when the device is operating as the device group master (page 9). The indicator will not light if the device is operating as a device group slave. Refer to page 45 for device group master setup instructions.

7 [PEAK] Indicator (DME24N only)

Light red when a signal on the corresponding built-in analog audio input or output ([IN] and [OUT] connectors) reaches or exceeds -3 dB.

8 [SIGNAL] Indicator (DME24N only)

Light green when a signal with a level greater than -40 dB is present at the built-in analog audio inputs and outputs ([IN] and [OUT] connectors).

NOTE

The DME64N has no built-in analog audio inputs or outputs ([IN] and [OUT] connectors).

9 [SCENE NUMBER] Indicator

Shows the current scene number.

) Display

Displays scene information and device parameters.

! [SCENE] Button

Calls the scene recall/store display (page 39). The scene store display will appear if the button is held for longer than 2 seconds (page 40). The indicator will light green while the scene recall or store display is showing.

@ [HOME] Button

Directly recalls the home (main) display. If pressed while the main display is showing the [HOME] button steps through the user-defined parameter display pages (refer to page 38 in this manual).

% [MUTE] Button

Calls the mute display (page 39). The indicator will light orange when mute is on. The indicator will light green when mute is off and the mute display is showing, and will be off if the mute display is not showing.

^ Dial

Adjusts the value of selected parameters.

& [ E ] [  ] [  ] [ F ] Buttons

Move the display cursor in the corresponding directions.

* [CANCEL] Button

Closes the window on the display.

( [ENTER] Button

Confirms and enters a value or setting.

A [PHONES] Jack

A pair of headphones can be plugged in here.

B [PHONES LEVEL] Control

Adjusts the headphone volume. Even when the control is set to the minimum level, the sound at the headphones is not completely muted.

C [MONITOR] Button

Calls the monitoring point slot selection display (page

40). When the [ENTER] button is pressed to select a slot, the monitoring point selection display will appear. The spectrum analyzer display will then appear when the [ENTER] button is pressed to select a monitoring point. The indicator will light green while the monitoring slot/ point or spectrum analyzer display is showing.

D [POWER] Switch

Turns mains power to the device on and off.

# [UTILITY] Button

Calls the output level display. If this button is held for longer than 2 seconds while the main display is showing the utility display will appear. Switches between the Utility display pages if pressed while the Utility display is showing.

$ [LEVEL] Button

Calls the output level setup display (page 39). The indicator will light green.

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The Controls and Connectors

Rear Panel

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DME24N

CAUTION

Rear Panel

1 [AC IN] Connector

This is the device’s three-pronged AC power connector. Connect to the AC mains using the supplied AC power cord. See “Setup” on page 18 for details.

NOTE

Use the supplied AC cord clamp to prevent accidental disconnection of the AC power.

2 Ground Screw

The supplied AC power cable is a 3-wire type, so if the AC outlet used is properly earthed the DME64N/24N will be earthed as well. Hum and interference may by further reduced in some cases by also connecting the earth screw to an earth point.

NOTE

Connect the device to only one ground point. Connecting the device to more than ground point can result in ground loops that can cause increased hum and noise.

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3 [GPI] Connector

This Euroblock connector provides access to the unit’s GPI (General Purpose Interface) interface for transfer of control signals to and from external equipment. The DME64N provides 16 channels of GPI input and output, while the DME24N provides 8 channels. Each input channel has an IN terminal and a +V terminal. Output channels each have an OUT terminal and a GND terminal. The open voltage at the +V terminal is 5V, while the IN terminal detects voltage changes from 0V ~ 5V. The OUT terminals output either signal “L” or “H” at a TTL level. See “GPI Connection ([GPI] Connectors)” on page 33 for connection details.

4 [MIDI IN] [MIDI OUT] [MIDI THRU]

Connectors

These are standard MIDI connectors that handle reception and transmission of MIDI data: [MIDI IN] receives MIDI data, [MIDI OUT] transmits MIDI data, and [MIDI THRU] re-transmits MIDI data received at the [MIDI IN] connector. See “MIDI Connection ([MIDI] Connectors)” on page 30 for connection details.

5 [WORD CLOCK IN] [WORD CLOCK OUT]

Connectors

These BNC connector receive and transmit word clock from and to external equipment. See “WORD CLOCK Connection ([WORD CLOCK] Connectors)” on page 32 for connection details. Word clock settings are available via the device’s Utility display WCLK page (see page 50 of this document).

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6 [NETWORK] Connector

This is a 100Base-TX/10Base-T Ethernet connector for connection to a computer or other DME series units. Normally this connector will be connected to a network switch via an Ethernet cable. When two DME64N/24N units are to be directly connected a “cross” cable should be used. See “Ethernet Connection ([NETWORK] Connector)” on page 23 for connection details.

NOTE

Use a STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cable for this connection to prevent electromagnetic interference.

7 [REMOTE] Connector

This 9-pin D-SUB connector allows connection to Yamaha AD824 or AD8HR remote head amplifier or an RS-232C/RS-422 compatible controller such as those from AMX or Crestron. You can also connect a Yamaha PM5D or DM2000 and control the internal head amps of DME24N. Refer to page 28 for connection details.

Rear Panel

[IN] [OUT] Connectors (DME24N only)

These are balanced Euroblock connectors for analog audio input and output. The analog signal from microphones or line sources such as CD players can be input via the IN connectors, while the OUT connectors can deliver analog output to powered speakers or recording equipment. 48V phantom power can be supplied to the IN connectors (page 51). Refer to page 26 for [IN] and [OUT] connection details.

NOTE

The [IN] and [OUT] connectors each have 24 terminal pins. Each of the eight inputs and outputs uses three pins – hot, cold, and ground. Use the supplied 3-pin Euroblock plugs to connect to the appropriate inputs and outputs.

9 I/O Slots

Optional Yamaha or third-party Mini-YGDAI cards can be plugged in here for system expansion. The DME64N has four I/O slots, while the DME24N has one. One expansion card can be plugged into each slot. Refer to “I/O Card Installation” on page 20 for installation details.

) [CASCADE IN] [CASCADE OUT]

Connectors (DME64N only)

This 68-pin D-SUB connector can be connected to the CASCADE connector of other devices via a dedicated cascade cable. The CASCADE connector transmits and receives control, audio, and word clock signals. Refer to “Cascade Connection ([Cascade] Connectors” on page 31 for connection details.

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Setup

Setup Procedure

CAUTION

Setup

Setup Procedure

Follow the steps outlined below to prepare the DME64N/24N for operation.

1. Install any required I/O cards.

Refer to “I/O Card Installation” on page 20 for details.

2. Connect the AC power cord.

Be sure to turn all devices OFF before connecting AC mains power. Attach the cable clamp to prevent accidental disconnection.

Attaching the cable clamp.

Be sure to properly ground the device to prevent possible electrical shock.

First plug the female-connector end of the AC cord into the [AC IN] socket on the rear panel of the DME64N/24N, then plug the male plug into an appropriate AC mains outlet. Make sure the AC power to be used complies with the conditions marked on the top cover of the device.

Use only the AC power cord supplied with the DME64N/24N. If the supplied cord is lost or damaged and needs to be replaced, contact your Yamaha dealer. The use of an inappropriate replacement can pose a fire and shock hazard! The type of AC power cord provided with the DME64N/24N may be different depending on the country in which it is purchased (a third prong may be provided for grounding purposes). Improper connection of the grounding conductor can create the risk of electrical shock. Do NOT modify the plug provided with the DME64N/24N. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Do not use a plug adapter which defeats the grounding conductor.

Security Cover Mounting

Security cover mounting screw holes (M3 size) are provided on the front panel of the unit. The spacings are 423mm width and 96mm (DME64N) / 52mm (DME24N) height. See “Dimensions” on page 65 for details. A security cover made by the customer or contractor can be attached to the front panel via these mounting holes to prevent accidental operation. Yamaha cannot supply a security cover.

When mounting a cover make sure that the screws used do not go deeper than 15 millimeters into the front panel. Also, to ensure that the cover does not come in contact with the panel controls, leave a space of about 20 millimeters between the front panel and the cover.

3. Install the DME Designer software and necessary drivers on the computer to be used for

device group control.

See the “DME Setup Manual” (PDF file) for details.

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Setup

Setup Procedure

CAUTION

4. Connect devices.

• Network connection Ethernet connection (page 23) USB connection (page 22)

• Analog connection (page 26)

• External device connection Remote connection (page 28) MIDI connection(page 30) CASCADE connection(page 31) WORD CLOCK connection(page 32) GPI connection (page 33)

5. Turn power to the computer, DME64N/24N, and related devices on. Press the DME64N/24N

[POWER] switch to turn it on.

To prevent the initial power-on surge from generating a large noise spike or damaging your speaker system, turn devices on in the following order: audio sources, mixer and/or recorders, and finally power amplifiers. Reverse this order when turning power off.

No information will appear on the display the first time the device is turned on. The appropriate scene and other data must first be transferred to the device from the DME Designer. Refer to the “DME Setup Manual” (PDF file) for details.

Once the appropriate data has been transferred to the device, the current number and name will appear on the display:

If any scene data has been stored in the DME64N/24N, the current scene and its name will be displayed.

6. Set up the DME64N/24N operation parameters.

See the “Utility Display” section on page 43 for details.

NOTE

The “NET” page settings must be set up as required before using the unit for the first time.

7. Launch the DME Designer application, create configuration and transfer.

DME Designer setup, operation, and data transfer instructions can be found in the DME Designer Manual.

This completes preparation of the DME64N/24N system.

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Setup

I/O Card Installation

The DME64N has four I/O card slots, and the DME24N has one I/O card slot. The number of audio input channels available on the DME64N/24N can be increased by plugging the appropriate Mini-YGDAI I/O card(s) into the available card slot(s).

Compatible I/O Cards

As of August, 2011, Yamaha Mini-YGDAI cards that can be used with the DME64N/24N are as follows:

Card Name Function Input Output

MY8-ATADAT 8841

MY8-TDTDIF-1 8841

MY8-AEAES/EBU 8841

MY4-AD ANALOG IN 4 – 4 1

MY8-AD ANALOG IN 8 – 4 1

MY4-DA ANALOG OUT – 4 4 1

MY8-AD24 ANALOG IN 8 – 4 1

MY8-AD96 ANALOG IN 8 – 4 1

MY8-DA96 ANALOG OUT – 8 4 1

MY8-ADDA96ANALOG IN/OUT8841

MY8-AE96SAES/EBU 8841

MY8-AE96AES/EBU 8841

MY8-AEBAES/EBU 8841

MY16-AT ADAT 16 16 4 1

MY16-AE AES/EBU 16 16 4 1

MY16-TD TDIF-1 16 16 4 1

MY16-C CobraNet 16 16 4(*1) 1

MY16-CII CobraNet 16 16 4 1

MY16-ES64 EtherSound 16 16 1 1

MY16-MD64 MADI 16 16 4 1

MY16-EX Expansion 16 16 3 1

MY8-SDI-D HD-SDI 8 – 4 1

MY8-SDI-ED HD-SDI/SD-SDI 8 – 4 1

MY4-AEC(*2)AES/EBU 4441

The input/output numbers above apply to 44.1/48kHz operation.

(*1) In order to use three or four MY16-C cards, firmware V1.10 or later will be required. (*2) In order to use MY4-AEC cards, firmware V4.0 or later will be required. If the serial number written on the upper surface of your DME64N is shown below, a hardware upgrade is needed. KK, KL, KM, KN, KO, KP, KX, KY are the third and fourth digits of the serial number. A fee is charged for the hardware upgrade. For details, contact Yamaha customer support using the contact information located at the end of the “DME64N/24N Owner’s Manual.”

No. of Available Cards

DME64N DME24N

For the latest information on what cards can be used with the DME64N/24N, visit the Yamaha Pro Audio website at: http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/

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Setup

I/O Card Installation Procedure

Guide Rail

CAUTION

1. Make sure that the DME64N/24N power is OFF.

If the power is on, turn it off.

2. Loosen the two card slot screws and remove the slot cover, as shown in the diagram.

I/O Card Installation

NOTE

The slot cover and screws will need to be re-attached if the I/O card is later removed from the slot, so keep them in a safe place.

3. Slide the I/O card into the slots in the guide rails, as shown in the diagram, and push the

card into the slot.

Be sure to push the card all the way back into the slot so that the card contacts make proper contact with the slot connector.

4. Secure the card with the attached screws.

Be sure to tighten the screws securely. If the screws are left loose proper contact may be lost and malfunction of damage may result.

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Connecting to a Computer

USB Connection

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DIGITAL MIXING ENGINE SATELLITE

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PEAK

PEAK SIGNAL

SIGNAL

PEAK

PEAK SIGNAL

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SIGNAL

INPUT

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DME Satellite

Computer

(Running DME Designer.)

Computer

(Running MIDI

Sequencer or

similar application.)

Ethernet Cable

Network Switch

Ethernet Cable

DME Satellite

Ethernet Cable

DME64N/24N

USB Cable

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USB Connection

NOTE

• Refer to the “DME Setup Manual” (PDF file) for details on installing USB-MIDI Driver and DME Designer.

• Make sure that the USB-MIDI Driver’s THRU setting is “OFF.”

NOTE

• The computer on which DME Designer is running can be connected to either the group master or a slave DME series unit.

• The correspondence between the MIDI commands to be received/transmitted and the scene parameters can be set up using DME Designer.

• The USB port being used by DME Designer is not available for use by a MIDI sequencer or other application.

USB connections can be used in the following two ways: (1) Control the DME64N/24N from DME Designer. (2) Connect to any individual DME64N/24N and control that DME64N/24N unit by transmitting MIDI com-

mands from a MIDI sequencer or similar software.

Be sure to follow the procedure below when you make a USB connection with a computer. Otherwise, the computer and/or DME64N/24N may freeze, resulting in damages or loss of data. If the computer or DME64N/24N freezes, turn the power to the DME64N/24N off and then on, then restart the computer.

• Before you connect the DME64N/24N to the computer via USB, cancel the computer’s energy saving mode (such as Suspend, Sleep, or Stand-by mode).

• Before turning on the power to the DME64N/24N, first connect its [USB] connector to the computer’s USB port.

• Before turning the power to the unit on or off, and before connecting or disconnecting the USB cable, take the following actions:

- Quit all open applications.

- Make sure that the DME64N/24N is NOT transferring any data.

• Be sure to wait six seconds or more between turning the power to the unit on and then off (or off and

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Ethernet Connection ([NETWORK] Connector)

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DME Satellite

Ethernet Cable

USB Cable

Ethernet Connection ([NETWORK] Connector)

To control the DME64N/24N from the computer via Ethernet, use an Ethernet cable to connect the [NETWORK] connector on the rear panel of the DME64N/24N to the computer, then install DME-N Network Driver.

NOTE

• Refer to the “DME Setup Manual” (PDF file) for details on installing DME-N Network Driver.

• Appropriate IP addresses must first be assigned to all devices connected to an Ethernet network.

Two DME series units directly connected via Ethernet

You can connect devices in the same device group directly to each other using Ethernet cables, without connecting them to a network switch.

A cross cable or straight cable can be used since the DME series supports Auto MDI/MDI-X. In this case, set Link Mode on both units to the same setting. Devices in different subnet (different network address) groups can be connected via a router or layer-3 compliant network switch.

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Ethernet Connection ([NETWORK] Connector)

USB

PEAK

PEAK SIGNAL

SIGNAL

PEAK

PEAK SIGNAL

SIGNAL

PEAK

PEAK SIGNAL

SIGNAL

INPUT

DIGITAL MIXING ENGINE SATELLITE

USB

PEAK

PEAK SIGNAL

SIGNAL

PEAK

PEAK SIGNAL

SIGNAL

PEAK

PEAK SIGNAL

SIGNAL

INPUT

DIGITAL MIXING ENGINE SATELLITE

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Group Master

DME Satellite (IP address: 192.168.0.7)

Ethernet Cable

Network Switch

Ethernet Cable

Computer

(IP address:

192.168.0.100)

Ethernet Cable

DME Satellite (IP address: 192.168.0.3) (Master ID: 7)

DME64N/24N (IP address: 192.168.0.250) (Master ID: 7)

USB

PEAK

PEAK SIGNAL

SIGNAL

PEAK

SIGNAL

PEAK

PEAK SIGNAL

SIGNAL

INPUT

DIGITAL MIXING ENGINE SATELLITE

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PEAK

PEAK SIGNAL

SIGNAL

PEAK

SIGNAL

PEAK

PEAK SIGNAL

SIGNAL

INPUT

DIGITAL MIXING ENGINE SATELLITE

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Group Master

DME Satellite (IP address: 192.168.0.5)

Ethernet Cable

Ethernet

Cable

Ethernet Cable

Network Switch

Router or

Layer-3

Compliant

Network

Switch

Computer

Port settings Destination network address: 192.168.0.0 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.0.254

DME Satellite (IP address: 192.168.0.3) (Master ID: 5)

DME64N/24N (IP address: 192.168.0.12) (Master ID: 5)

Control from a computer in the same subnet group

NOTE

• The IP addresses in the diagram are examples.

• Use a network switch that is compatible with 100Base-TX/10Base-T network speeds. The maximum length of a cable between a network switch and the DME series is 100 meters. Due to the quality of cables and network switch performance, however, proper operation at the maximum length cannot be guaranteed in some cases. 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.

DME64N/DME24N Owner’s Manual

Control from a computer with a different subnet

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