Yamaha DME DESIGNER V4.0 Manual
Version 4.0
Version 4.0
OWNER’S MANUAL
OWNER’S MANUAL
EN
Getting Started with DME Designer
In this manual the abbreviation “DME” refers to the DME64N/DME24N/DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C/
DME8i-ES/DME8o-ES/DME4io-ES. The abbreviation “DME Satellite” refers to the DME8i-C/DME8o-C/
DME4io-C/DME8i-ES/DME8o-ES/DME4io-ES.
Your DME, SP2060, ICP1 and the DME Designer software, let you build a custom audio system
installation that can support an incredible variety of conditions. You can build an entire system from
input to output with the DME Designer software, then send the system data to the DME and SP2060
which become independent processors.
An amazing variety of applications are possible, including audio installations, sub-mixing, speaker
system control, matrix/routing, and multi-effect processing.
NOTE
Here the abbreviation “DME” does not include the “DME32.”
NOTE
This manual is based on the English version of operating system. Illustrations, command names, window names, and similar
information are from that version. Some items may differ from what you see on the computer screen, depending on which
operating system you are using.
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documentation and cannot be held responsible for the results of the use of this manual and the
software.
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appear somewhat different from the screens which appear on your computer.
• Future upgrades of application and system software and any changes in specifications and
functions will be announced separately.
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The DME Audio System Network
Area
Zone1
Zone2
Zone1
Device Group1
Device Group2
Device Group1
Device1
(Group Master)
Device2
(Slave)
In an audio system including one or more DME units and/or SP2060 units, the “control space” is
logically organized using the concepts of “Area”, “Zone”, and “Device Group”. The space covered by
the entire system is the “Area”, while independent sonic spaces within that Area are called “Zone”.
A group of DME or SP2060 units assigned to the same function are considered a “Device Group”.
An Area is comprised of one or more Zones, and each Zone can include up to 32 Device Groups.
A single Device Group can include as many as 16 devices. Each Device Group has one “Group
Master”.
NOTE
Meter response may deteriorate as the number of meters displayed in a single device group in DME Designer increases. In
such cases meter response can be improved by dividing the device group.
See “Zone Window” (page 298) for details on deleting devices from a device group.
NOTE
DME and SP2060 units cannot be combined in the same Device Group.
NOTE
All devices in a Device Group must be on the same subnet.
NOTE
A single device group cannot be controlled from multiple computers (multiple instances of DME Designer).
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The DME Designer Software Application
The DME Designer software application provides a convenient, central interface for the creation and
control of DME-based audio systems.
By connecting the computer on which the DME Designer application is running to a Group Master it
becomes possible to control multiple devices simultaneously.
With DME Designer, DME audio systems can be designed and configured via a comprehensive blockdiagram interface on the computer screen.
The main concepts used in the creation of DME audio systems are “Components”, “Configurations”,
“Preset Parameters”, and “Scenes”.
Components
Any independent signal-processing block, such as an equalizer, compressor, input/output module, or
external device control object is a “Component”.
Configurations
A “Configuration” is group of components, including their placement and interconnections.
Preset Parameters
The set of parameters for all components in a Configuration is know as the Configuration’s “Preset
Parameters”.
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Scenes
Scenes1
Scenes2
Scenes999
MATRIX MIXER
PARAMETRIC EQ
PARAMETRIC EQ
DELAY DELAYCROSSOVER
2WAY
COMP/LIMITER
PARAMETRIC EQ
DELAY CROSSOVER
2WAY
COMP/LIMITER
COMP/LIMITER GATE
PARAMETRIC EQ
DELAY COMP/LIMITER GATE
PARAMETRIC EQ
DELAY COMP/LIMITER GATE
PARAMETRIC EQ
DELAY COMP/LIMITER GATE
16 x 8
8 BAND
= Components
Example: GATE
• Attack
• Decay
• Range
• Threshold
• Key in
• Hold
Scenes
Composition of scene
Preset
Parameters
Configurations
A Configuration and its Preset Parameters are a “Scene”.
DME settings as well as Configuration and Preset Parameter settings are sent from the DME Designer
application running on the computer to the Device Master via USB or Ethernet, allowing each device
to function as a separate processor, independently from the computer. It is also possible to keep the
DME Designer application on line and control the devices in real time.
It is possible to use the DME Designer to create Configurations that include multiple devices when the
appropriate devices are connected.
Although it is possible to have multiple Zones in an Area, multiple Device Groups in a Zone, and
multiple Scenes and Configurations in a Device Group, only one Area, Zone, Device Group and
Configuration can be active and editable via the DME Designer at any one time. The active elements
are known as the Current Zone, Current Device Group, Current Scene, and Current Configuration.
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Data Handled by a DME Audio System
DME Data Structure
Common Overall Data
Scene Link Settings Settings required for linked scene operation between multiple
groups.
Data for Each Device Group
User Defined Button Settings Settings required for component parameter control from the
DME64N/DME24N or ICP1 panel.
Up to 24 parameters can be registered for control.
Global Parameter Link Settings Settings required for linked operation of the same types of
parameters between multiple devices.
Data Used by the Scene Manager
MIDI program Change Settings Settings required to allow scene selection via MIDI commands.
Scenes The information required to switch audio data processing
setups.
Scenes include configurations and preset data.
The Scene Manager facilitates registration and management of
scene data.
Up to 999 scenes can be registered, and registered scenes are
managed by their scene numbers.
Data for Each Device
Configurations A combination of the audio signal processing, audio input/
output, and external device control components and their
interconnections, created to create the desired audio system.
Local Parameter Link
Settings
Component Link
Settings
External Device
Settings
Preset Parameters The settings for the components in a configuration.
Settings that allow linked operation between similar types of
internal DME parameters.
Settings that allow linked operation between similar types of
internal DME components.
Settings required to allow control of component parameters from
external devices.
Independent settings are required for each device.
The external devices that can be used are as follows:
• MIDI Controller (MIDI Control Change, Parameter Change).
•GPI Controller.
• DAW Controller.
• AMX, Crestron, and other remote controllers.
• PM5D or other compatible mixing console (controlling DME
internal head amp)
Audio processing setups can be switched by changing the
preset parameters.
Components included in the preset parameter set are as follows:
• GEQ, MatrixMixer, and other audio signal processing
components.
• Internal AD/DA (DME24N), Cascade (DME64N), and Mini-YGDAI
card I/O components*.
• Components for external devices such as the AD8HR and AD824
remote head amplifiers.
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Wave file Audio files to be played back by the Wav File Player.
File Storage Project files and other file types can be stored.
* Some settings not included.
SP2060 Data Structure
Common Overall Data
Scene Link Settings Settings required for linked scene operation between multiple devices.
Data for Each Device
Scenes The information required to switch audio data processing setups.
Scenes include configurations and preset data, The last Library name
recalled is specified.
The Scene Manager facilitates registration and management of scene
data.
Up to 99 scenes can be registered for 12 preset areas and 87 user
areas, and registered scenes are managed by their scene numbers.
Configurations A combination of the audio signal processing, audio input/output, and
external device control components and their interconnections, created
to create the desired audio system.
Local Parameter Link
Settings
Preset Parameters The settings for the components in a configuration.
Data for Each Component
Library Settings specific to the speakers to be used.
Settings that allow linked operation between similar types of internal
SP2060 parameters.
Audio processing setups can be switched by changing the preset
parameters.
Preset parameters can be recalled by SP2060 units, but not edited.
In addition to the preset data provided, settings can be created by the
DME Designer.
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One DME unit/Device Group
Two DME units/Device Group
(When one DME unit doesn’t provide sufficient processing power, up to 16 DME units can be used)
DME#2
Configuration
Output Processor
for Hall
Local parameter link settings
External device settings
All On
BGM & MC
Band
Device Group
LCD Display
Dome Low
Dome Mid
Dome Hi
Hall Low
Hall Mid
Hall Hi
....
Assigned Parameter
#1: Crossover: Output Low: Level
#1: Crossover: Output Mid: Level
#1: Crossover: Output High: Level
#2: Crossover: Output Low: Level
#2: Crossover: Output Mid: Level
#2: Crossover: Output High: Level
No.
001
002
003
004
005
006
....
Configuration
Output Processor for Dome
Output Processor for Dome
Output Processor for Dome
Output Processor for Dome
Output Processor for Dome
...
Scene Name
All On
Opening
Band Set 1
Band Set 2
Band Set 3
...
Preset parameters
All On
BGM & MC
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Configuration
Output Processor for Hall
Output Processor for Hall
Output Processor for Hall
Output Processor for Hall
Output Processor for Hall
...
Preset parameters
All On
BGM & MC
Band
Band
Band
User Defined Button
Scene Manager
DME#1
Configuration
Output Processor
for Dome
Local parameter link settings
External device settings
All On
BGM & MC
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Preset parameters Preset parameters
External Device (MIDI, GPI, DAW, AMX/Crestron, controlling DME internal head amp)
Microphone
Mixer
External Head Amp
etc...
Power Amp
Processor
etc...
Input Output
Input Output
DME#1
DME#2
For DME#2
For DME#1
Specifies the parameter to be linked between DME units.
Global Parameter Link
For DME#1 For DME#2
Audio signal
Notes
Control signal
Data explanation
Setting preset parameters
Selects the parameter to be
edited from two DME units.
Specifies the configuration and preset
data combination in each DME
External Device (MIDI, GPI, DAW, AMX/Crestron, controlling DME internal head amp)
Microphone
Mixer
External Head Amp
etc...
Input
Device Group
User Defined Button Scene Manager
LCD Display
Dome Low
Dome Mid
Dome Hi
....
Specifies the parameter to be changed.
Assigned Parameter
Crossover: Output Low: Level
Crossover: Output Mid: Level
Crossover: Output High: Level
(No Assign)
(No Assign)
(No Assign)
No.
001
002
003
004
005
006
....
Configuration
Output Processor for Dome
Delay EQ Dyn
MY8-AE
(Input)
Local parameter link settings
External device settings
EQ
Delay
Cross-
Over
Output
Scene Name
All On
Opening
Band Set 1
Band Set 2
Band Set 3
...
Power Amp
Processor
etc...
Configuration
Output Processor for Dome
Output Processor for Dome
Output Processor for Dome
Output Processor for Dome
Output Processor for Dome
...
Specifies the configuration
and preset parameters combination.
MY8-AE
(Output)
Preset Parameters
All On
BGM & MC
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Set the value
Notes
Audio signal
Control signal
Data explanation
Setting preset parameters
Preset parameters for output processor
All On Component value
BGM & MC
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
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NOTE
Separate SP2060 units normally handle scenes independently, but the Scene Link function can be set from the DME
Designer to allow linked scene operation. See “Scene Link Manager” on page 151.
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Main Changes from V1.0 to V1.1
Main Panel Window
• Instead of the former Parameter Link function, there are now two functions: a Global Link function
that links parameters within all DMEs in a zone and a Local Link function that links parameters
within a single DME unit. (page 94)
• The Synchronization function can now not only send data from DME Designer to the DME unit,
but can also synchronize by reading data from the DME unit. (page 97)
• Scene Increment/Decrement and Time Adjustment can now be assigned in the GPI input
function. (page 114)
• DME unit events can now be recorded by the Event Logger function and displayed in the Event
Logger window. (page 177)
• The time for executing an event can now be set by using the Event Scheduler function.
(page 139)
• Parameters in the current configuration can now be listed on the display and printed out by using
the Parameter List function. (page 144)
• The Wav File Manager can manage Wave files played by the Wav File Player. (page 151)
• Settings can be made by the DAW Control function that are used for controlling DMEs from a
DAW controller. (page 157)
• DME unit data can now be saved as a backup file by using the Backup function. (page 157)
Designer Window
• The port name display can now be switched between long name display and short name display.
(page 206)
• DME64N cascade connections can now be set. (page 221)
• Priority items can now be set when compiling configurations by using the [Compile Priority]
function in the “Preferences” dialog box. (page 220)
• Delay time can now be displayed for each component by using the Show Signal Delay function.
(page 305)
• Monitoring points can now be edited by using the “Monitoring Point List” dialog box. (page 306)
• The status of connections in a configuration can now be analyzed in advance by using the
Analyze function, without connecting the DME unit. (page 308)
• You can now set the action that occurs when you double-click a user module object. You can also
turn user module security ON or OFF, and set a password. (page 246)
• Libraries with component parameters saved in them can now be recalled from the context menu
for a component object. (page 236)
• A new rule for wiring prohibits connections to terminals that would short the terminator.
Component Editor/Component
• A status bar has been added to the component editor. It displays the component name,
component ID, and parameter IDs for parameters that are being edited. (page 320)
• A Snap function has been added that records parameters in the editor temporarily. Parameter
sets can then be switched by using the Snap buttons. (page 362)
• The meter’s peak hold function can now be turned ON or OFF. (page 359)
• A Wav File Player component has been added for playing Wave files. (page 430)
• An effect component called SPX has been added that supports many different effect
applications, such as reverb, delay, and modulation effects, along with complex combinations of
multiple effects. (page 471)
• A Slot Out component editor has been added. (page 488)
• An Undo/Redo function is now available when using the design mode. It can undo the most
recent operation (control movement/resize/deletion).
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Changes from V1.1 to V1.2
Main Panel Window
• The synchronization algorithm has been refined for faster synchronization.
• Synchronization now can be executed from DME to DME Designer without any break in the
sound.
• In the following cases, synchronization can be executed from DME Designer to DME without any
break in the sound:
The second or later synchronization after starting DME Designer* and when differences in data
between the DME and DME Designer are limited to parameters within components, AD824/
AD8HR/DME24N AD/DA setting data, or Mini-YGDAI card setting parameters.
* If the file was saved when DME Designer was closed, there will be no break in sound even in the first
synchronization after saving.
• Compile speed has been increased.
Up to three times faster when AutoDelayCompensation is turned On.
Up to two times faster when AutoDelayCompensation is turned Off.
• Synchronization is possible when no Mini-YGDAI card or a different Mini-YGDAI card is installed
in the DME unit (a confirmation message will appear).
• An option to automatically close the dialog after synchronization has been added. (page 99)
• A progress bar has been added to the Synchronization dialog. (page 51)
• A message appears to warn when synchronization will cause muting.
• The following operations can be performed while on line:
- Scene storage.
- Scene name changes.
- Fade ON/OFF and Fade Mode changes.
- Fade time changes.
- Parameter link setting changes.
• When a scene store is executed, that scene becomes the current scene.
• Wave files can be saved as DME data files, and are included in import/export operations.
(page 44)
• Wave files can be saved in the Wav file library.
• Event Log events can be output via GPI. (page 79)
• The on-line indicator appears as a button which can be used to switch between on-line and
off-line. (page 59)
• Scene edits cause the EDIT indicator to appear. (page 57)
• An auto file save function (Auto Save, post synchronization) has been added. (page 73)
• Different zones can be specified for use by different users. (page 158)
• Scene parameters related to User Defined Button, Program Change, GPI In and GPI Out can be
set via the Scene Manager. (page 82)
• [Select All] and [Clear All] buttons have been added to the Scene Manager Recall Safe dialog
box. (page 86)
• User Control can be created for individual users as well as security levels. (page 91)
• A Remote Control Setup List has been added. (page 139)
This list can be used to make detailed settings for a new software protocol that allow the DME to
be controlled from AMX, Crestron, and similar devices.
Refer to the “DME-N Remote Control Protocol Specifications” document for details about the
communication protocol. Information about the “DME-N Remote Control Protocol Specifications”
document can be found at the Yamaha pro Audio website (URL below).
http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/
• It is possible to specify whether listed events will be executed by the Event Scheduler.
(page 139)
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• The order of same-time events can be changed in the Event Scheduler. (page 139)
• Exceptions can be specified for Event Scheduler execution day/time. (page 107)
• Event Scheduler execution times can be specified in 1-second increments. (page 106)
• Head amp gain and Mini-YGDAI Card can be set via GPI, MIDI, User defined Button, DAW
Control.
• Parameter values, scene recall, GPI output, Wave file playback, and head amp gain can be set
via the User Defined Buttons. (page 132)
• The Component Lock function dialog is separate from the Parameter List dialog. (page 150)
• Shortcuts can be freely set as required. (page 156)
• Files can be saved in the DME unit. (page 70)
• A [Close All Editor Windows] button has been added to the Window menu. (page 69)
• External head amp parameters will be recognized by the DME unit when either the DME or the
external head amp (AD824, AD8HR) are turned on. Execute a scene recall to send DME settings
an external head amp.
• This manual is now separate from the DME Designer installer, and can not be accessed from the
DME Designer menus.
Designer Window
• The following operations can be carried out via the shortcut keys.
- Navigator
- Activate Navigator
- Activate Toolkit
- Activate Design Window
- Select Left Port and Start Wiring
- Select Right Port and Start Wiring
- Wire Auto Single to Right
- Wire Auto Multi to Right
- Wire Auto Single to Left
- Wire Auto Multi to Left
- Delete Wire
• It is now possible to simultaneously edit multiple objects of the same type.
Example: Change the thickness or color of multiple wires at once.
• Files related to user modules (user module files, library files, user module editor files) can be
combined and exported/imported as a single file.
• Port colors can be independently specified for each port type. (page 219)
• Default wire thicknesses and types can be independently specified for each port type.
• An automatic hot-spot connection function has been added. (page 285)
• Port display has been added to External Device, Picture, DME, and ICP1 objects.
• When drawing wires the keyboard cursor keys can be used to move the mouse cursor, and the
<Enter> key can be used to create nodes.
• When drawing wires <Shift> key plus <> key and <Shift> key plus <> key combinations can
be used to automatically connect horizontally-aligned hot spots.
• DME object ports can be freely specified.
• Compilation of configurations with loop connections is possible when Auto Delay Compensation
is On.
• The name has been changed from “Foot Monitor” external device to “Floor Monitor.”
• Addition External Device types have been provided.
• External Devices can be double-clicked to open a file saved by other applications. (page 233)
• Picture objects can be double-clicked to open a specified editor. (page 249)
• Text objects can be double-clicked to open a specified editor. (page 252)
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• User module port labels can be edited. (page 246)
• Graphics can be placed to represent user modules. (page 247)
• The Legend field automatically resizes to accommodate project names and titles of different
lengths.
• A Generic “MY-Others” setting has been provided to accommodate third-party Mini-YGDAI
cards.
Component Editor Window
• Undo and Redo are now shortcut compatible.
• A scroll bar appears when the size of the component editor window is reduced.
• The size and position of the component editor window are memorized.
• An option to allow mouse-over zooming of the edit box has been added. (page 323)
• A [Back] button that allows switching between related parent and child windows has been
added. (page 320)
• A [Close All Editor Windows] button has been added to the contextual menu.
• Source Selector, Speaker Processor, Limiter, Slot In, Cascade In, and Cascade Out components
have been added.
• The Delay algorithm has been revised. (page 399
- LEVEL and MUTE are effective when Delay is Off for each channel.
- The name of the overall Delay [On] parameter has been changed to [All Bypass].
Input
Input
Input
Mute
IN
Level
Delay
Mute Level
On
Delay On
OUT
IN
Mute
Input
Level
Delay
On Mute Level
Delay All Bypass
• The bus send level range for Delay, Matrix, and Matrix Mixer components has been changed to
-∞ through 0.0 dB.
• Snap copy is possible. (page 363)
• Snap can be retained until the application is quit or another file is opened.
• Security status is displayed in the user module editor status bar.
• Multiple controllers can be selected by clicking while holding the <Ctrl> key when the editor is in
the design mode. (page 337)
• [Picture], [Text], [Box], [Ellipse], and [Frame] have been added to the tool palette of the user
module editor and user control editor design mode. (page 325)
• Controller properties can be accessed by double-clicking controllers in the user module editor or
user control editor design mode. (page 344)
• Picture and Text objects can be clicked to open a specified editor in the user module editor or
user control editor.
• The User Module Editor and User Control Editor offer a greater range of customization options for
color, size. etc., of the placed controls.
MIDI Setup
• A MIDI Setup minimize function has been added.
OUT
V1.2 Precautions
• When using project files (*.daf) created by version 1.1.5 or earlier, synchronize from the DME
Designer to the DME unit for the first synchronization.
• Project files (*.daf) created using version 1.2 will not open properly on version 1.1.
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Changes from V1.2 to V2.0
General
• Support added for DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C, SP2060 units and MY16-CII.
• “Device Groups”, or groups of the same type of device, have been added at the lowest Zone
level.
• It is now possible to have one master device per device group rather than one master device per
zone. This means that it is possible to have multiple master devices in a single zone.
• Group masters can now be assigned regardless of the IP address. This makes it possible to have
multiple device groups at a single network address.
• Configurations can be created and deleted for each device group.
Component
• A Feedback Suppressor component has been added. (page 419)
• The Speaker Processor component PEQ “Q” parameter now goes to “63”. (page 464)
Main Panel Window
• Firmware and component data can now be updated simultaneously. (page 186)
• A Recovery Update function that allows recovery from program corruption has been added.
(page 188)
• A Component Link function that allows simultaneous linking of all component parameters has
been added. (page 94)
• Scene Link function that allows simultaneous control of multiple devices in different device
groups has been added. (page 151)
• A Protect function has been added to the scene manager. (page 82)
• Card settings are no longer included in scene data.
• A Utility window has been added to allow editing of device utility settings. (page 167)
• The Local Parameter Link display order has been changed. (page 94)
• Parameter Link operation can now be turned on or off for each device group. (page 94)
• Compilation and analysis is now possible even if no connections have been made.
• Navigator window hide/show can now be selected from the main window.
• The Event Logger can now display only the event data for a specified device. (page 75)
• The GPI terminal names have been changed from [CH] to [PORT].
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Designer Window
• A hand tool for window movement has been added. The hand tool can be selected via the hand/
arrow icon in the toolbar, or from the [Tools] menu. The hand tool can also be temporarily
selected by holding the spacebar on your keyboard.
• Window magnification and reduction can now be controlled via the mouse wheel while holding
the keyboard “Ctrl” key.
• Horizontal scrolling can be controlled via the mouse wheel while holding the keyboard “Shift” key.
• The Edit Mode on/off can now be changed from the tool bar. (page 192)
• Scene information now appears in DME objects, and the Scene Manager can be launched from
the scene information display. (page 82)
• An [On-line] button has been added to DME objects, and synchronization is now possible.
(page 59)
• Sampling frequency display has been added to the resource meter window. (page 196)
• Sampling frequency display has been added to the configuration window status bar. (page 301)
• The sampling frequency is now displayed during analysis.
• Double-clicking the component name now opens the properties window.
• Organization of the Tool Kit window has been changed. (page 198)
• A [Draw Image] checkbox that displays or hides the worksheet background image file has been
added to the Sheet properties. (page 263)
• [Configuration Manager] has been added to the contextual menu that appears when a DME or
SP2060 object is right-clicked. (page 217,page 226)
• [Recall Component Library] and [Store Component Library] now appear in the contextual menu
that appears when a component is right-clicked, even when the Edit Mode is OFF.
• The Compile Settings can now be edited for each DME unit. (page 220)
• Only one Zone window is now provided for multiple configurations.
• The [Export DXF] and [Preferences] commands have been moved from the [Print] menu to the
[Tools] menu.
• [Configuration] has been changed to [Configuration Manager] in the [Tools] menu.
• When [Prohibit Diagonal Connections] in the [Tools] menu is active it is possible to select 2
diagonal points and those points will automatically be connected by a combination of horizontal
and vertical wires.
Component Editor Window
• A [Level Meter Enable] command that displays or hides the meter values has been added to the
contextual menu. Hiding the meters can result in increased communication speed in some
cases. (page 360)
• A [Display Order] function that allows the order of the controllers to be changed as required has
been added to the User Control Editor and User Module Editor. (page 325)
• An [Add Component to Component Link] command has been added to the controller contextual
menu.(page 360)
• The registered group is now displayed in the [Add Parameter to Parameter Link] submenu of the
contextual menu of controllers registered for Parameter Link operation.(page 368)
• Increased speed when selecting and dragging a large number of controllers in the User Control
Editor and User Module Editor
• It is now possible to switch from the Navigator window to Zone display while online.
V2.0 Precautions
Please use DME Designer V2.0 with DME64N/24N V2.0 or later, DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C V2.0
or later, and SP2060 V1.1 or later.
See the Yamaha Pro Audio website for compatibility details (http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/).
When DME64N/24N and DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C are used together in the same device
group, faster communication speed as well as smoother DME Designer meter display can be
obtained by assigning a DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C unit as the device group master.
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Changes from V2.0 to V3.0
General
• DME8i-ES/DME8o-ES/DME4io-ES support.
• The DME Designer and DME-N Network Driver installers have been combined, so the
appropriate DME-N Network Driver version is now installed automatically with the DME Designer
application.
• The following connections to the Slave DME units are now possible when a DME Satellite unit is
assigned as the Device Group Master:
- USB/Ethernet connection to the computer (DME Designer).
- Cascade connection to control from the PM5D console (DME64N only).
Component
• Ambient Noise Compensator component added (page 379).
• Audio Detector component added (page 381).
• Auto Gain Control component added (page 382).
• Auto Mixer II component added (page 431).
• Simple Mixer component added (page 450).
• Room Combiner component added (page 460).
• Matrix Mixer and Router component variations added.
Main Panel Window
• To allow project information to be easily reproduced on a different computer, it is now possible to
export and import all necessary files at once, rather than only project files with the “.daf”
extension (page 45).
• A Device Information window that lists the status of all devices has been added (page 190).
• It is now possible to individually set each user control to determine whether it will open
automatically when the project file is opened (page 91).
• In accordance with the above change, the Startup User Control item has been removed from the
Security dialog box.
• It is now possible to assign Direct Parameter Value to the GPI input function, and assign Direct
Parameter Value and Audio Detector to the GPI output function (page 112, page 122).
• An option that automatically saves the project file (.daf extension) in the DME unit when going
online has been added (page 98).
• It is now possible to control internal DME-24N/DME8i-C/DME4io-C/DME8i-ES/DME4io-ES head
amps from a PM5D or other compatible mixing console (page 141).
• Remote control from AMX, Crestron, and similar controllers is now possible via Ethernet
connection only for DME Satellite units. (page 171).
• The display format of the parameter values displayed in the Remote Control Setup List and
Parameter List dialog box can now be switched between the internal settings and the values
displayed in the editor windows (page 139, page 147).
• The Event Logger window can now display additional error messages shown on the DME display
panel (page 80).
• It is now possible to set the DME unit so that the internally stored event log is not erased
(page 77).
• Improvements have been made to the additional error message information shown in the Event
Logger window.
• The DME unit internal clock and DME Designer time display now support daylight saving time
(DST) (page 180).
• Firmware updates can now be applied to entire device groups, for improved speed and
efficiency.
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Designer Window
• It is now possible to set a “clear” background color for text, box, and ellipse objects (page 252,
page 254, page 256).
• Password entry is now required when opening a User Module Properties dialog box or saving/
exporting in a user module to which security has been applied.
• Linked software applications can now be launched from the Slot component contextual menu
(page 240).
• User module templates that use the same library are now categorized and displayed as user
module groups (page 310).
• Image files are now included in User Module exports.
• Component and parameter links can now be copied when DME objects, components, and user
modules are copied/pasted or duplicated.
• Parameter links are now saved when User Module data is saved/exported.
• When already-placed picture files are replaced, they will be updated and displayed correctly
without the need to restart the DME Designer application.
Component Editor Window
• [Line] and [Scene Recall] tools have been added to the User Module Editor and User Control
Editor design modes, allowing placement of lines and scene recall buttons (page 332).
• In the User Module Editor and User Control Editor it is now possible to convert placed sliders to
knobs, and vice-versa (page 343).
• More options are available for customizing the controls listed below in the User Module Editor
and User Control Editor:
- A property dialog box has been added for sliders, allowing customization of direction, scale,
color, size, and other parameters (page 345).
- Level meter size can be customized (page 347).
- A property dialog box has been added for slider level meters, allowing customization of
direction and size (page 348).
- Knob color and knob background color can be customized (page 344).
- Text background color can be customized (page 352).
- A property dialog box has been added for indicators, allowing customization of color and size
(page 348).
V3.0 Precautions
Use DME Designer V3.0 only with DME64N/24N V3.0 or later, DME Satellite V3.0 or later, and/or
SP2060 V1.2 or later. Refer to the Yamaha Pro Audio website (http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/)
details on combinations.
When combining DME64N/24N and DME Satellite units in a device group, be sure to assign a DME
Satellite unit as the device group master. Synchronization cannot be performed if a DME64N/24N is
assigned as the device group master.
When using the Windows Vista operating system, use only USB-MIDI Driver V3.0 or later, and DMEN Network Driver V1.2 or later.
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Changes from V3.0 to V3.5
Component
• Program Ducker component added (page 412).
• (V3.5.1) During installation it is possible to select and install speaker library data for third-part
speakers into the Speaker Processor component library.
Main Panel Window
• MIDI Setup has been discontinued. Communication ports can now be directly selected via the
[Setup] menu [Communication Port] item. (page 155)
• (V3.5.1) [SP2060 Backup] has been added to the main panel window [Hardware] menu, allowing
internal SP2060 data to be transferred to a computer for backup. Multiple SP2060 units can be
restored from the backup data. (page 184)
Designer Window
• Improvements in the compiler algorithm achieve greater DSP resource utilization efficiency.
(page 98, page 305, page 308)
• MY16-ES64, MY16-EX, and MY16-MD64 I/O cards can now be specified for slot installation.
• The TX6n/TX5n/TX4n, ACD1, SB168-ES, IMX644, IPA8200, and NEXO products can now be
specified as external devices. V3.5.1 adds the IM8, MSR250, and other devices.
• When cascade connecting DME64N units across device groups, unit numbers are automatically
assigned when a connection is made between the [CAS IN] and [CAS OUT] terminals in the
Zone window.
Others (Firmware V3.09 changes)
• When controlling DME units remotely from a PM5D using the DME Control function, it is now
possible to set an ID number other than “2” for the group master DME unit. In this case the PM5D
firmware must be updated to V2.20 or later.
• It is now possible to replace the default DME64N/24N startup screen (normally the model name)
with an original graphic file. (page 71)
V3.5 Precautions
Use DME Designer version V3.5 with DME64N/24N or DME Satellite units running firmware version
between V3.0 and V3.8, and SP2060 units running firmware version V1.2 or later. Refer to the
Yamaha Pro Audio website (http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/) details on combinations.
When combining DME64N/24N and DME Satellite units in a device group, be sure to assign a DME
Satellite unit as the device group master. Synchronization cannot be performed if a DME64N/24N is
assigned as the device group master.
When using the Windows Vista operating system, use only USB-MIDI Driver V3.0 or later, and DMEN Network Driver V1.2 or later.
When using the Windows 7 operating system, use only USB-MIDI Driver V3.0.4 or later, and DME-N
Network Driver V1.2.1 or later.
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Changes from V3.5 to V3.8
New Features
• The DME64N/24N (V3.8x or later) can now be controlled via Ethernet connection from certain
external control devices.
• The DME64N/24N (V3.8x or later) can now be assigned as the device group master when the
device group is formed by combining the DME64N/24N (V3.8x or later) and the DME Satellite.
• A new [Show Unconnected Node] button which displays unconnected nodes has been added
into the Designer window toolbar.
• The window sizes of User Control Editor/User Module Editor can now be enlarged more than the
display resolution of computers. When a size is set that is larger than the display resolution of
computers in the “User Control Editor Settings” dialog box which can be selected in the context
menu, a scroll bar is displayed.
• New library data has been added into the Preset Library of the Speaker Processor.
• The following devices can now be set for the external devices: M7CL-48ES, DSR series, S5, NSAW series, NS-IC series, KMS-710, CD-S300RK, CD-C600RK, Gooseneck Microphone and
Boundary Microphone.
Changes
• The layout of the Remote functions and MIDI functions have been changed through revisions of
the operation of the Utility dialog.
Fixed Bugs
• Fixed problems in which the Remote Control settings were not applied to the DME Designer
appropriately when synchronizing.
• Fixed a problem in which the meter laid out in User Control might not move.
• Fixed a problem in which the window might not be displayed when the external display status
was changed.
• Fixed a problem in which the parameters of both Recall Safe and Global Link, might not be
displayed appropriately when Scene Recall was executed.
V3.8 Precautions
• Use DME Designer version V3.8.0 with DME64N/24N or DME Satellite units running firmware
version V3.0 or later, and SP2060 units running firmware version V1.2 or later.
• Use the latest DME Designer to update the DME firmware to the latest version.
• DME Designer cannot be used to update firmware version 3.5 or earlier to version 3.8 or later, or
to downgrade from version 3.8 or later to version 3.5 or earlier (this does not apply to the SP2060
or ICP1). Contact your Yamaha dealer.
• Save an up-to-date DME project file (*.daf). Don’t update unless an up-to-date “.daf” file has
already been saved on your computer. Without the “daf” file, you will not be able to restore DME
operation.
• When DME64N/24N units running firmware version 3.5 or earlier and DME64N/24N or DME
Satellite units running firmware versions 3.8 or later are combined in the same device group,
DME64N/24N units running firmware version 3.5 or earlier cannot be designated as the group
master.
• If the Program Ducker component is used, both DME firmware and DME Designer versions must
be V3.5 or later.
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Changes from V3.8 to V4.0
New Features
• The MY4-AEC card can now be selected for I/O card slots. AEC components, which are available
when the card is installed, have been added.
• The “Partial Recall” function has been added. Scenes can now be recalled on a per component
basis. By utilizing both Recall Safe and the new Partial Recall functions, components to be
recalled or not recalled can now be selected precisely.
• Configurations can now be duplicated in the “Configuration Manager” window.
• In the Main Panel window, configuration names are now displayed, and configurations may be
selected.
• The VS4, VS6, and NS-IC600 can now be specified as external devices.
Changes
• The Remote V3.5 tab and the MIDI V3.5 tab in the “Utility” dialog box have been deleted.
• The [Cancel] button has been added in the “Project File has been modified. Save?” dialog box
which is displayed before closing DME Designer to cancel closing procedure.
Fixed Bugs
• Fixed a problem in which SP2060 configurations could be edited when the “Configuration
Manager” dialog box was opened via [Tools] menu [Configuration Manager] item.
• Fixed a problem in which configurations could be edited while online when the “Configuration
Manager” dialog box was opened via the context menu displayed by right clicking a DME object
in the Designer window.
• Fixed a problem in which the compiling procedure would occasionally complete successfully
even though an error should occur when an IN port was connected to multiple OUT ports.
• Fixed a problem in which the compiling procedure would occasionally not complete when
compiling was executed on a complex configuration with multiple SPX components.
• Fixed a problem in which the compiling procedure would occasionally not complete when
compiling was executed on a complex configuration having an SPX component with an output
connected to any other component.
• Fixed a problem in which the [+48V Master] indicator didn't light in the AD8HR component editor.
• Fixed a problem in which DME Designer could occasionally freeze when closing the application
by means other than clicking [Exit] in the [File] menu of the Main Panel window.
• Fixed a problem in which parameter links remained functional for parameters of different types
which should not be linked after the effect type was changed for an SPX component having
linked parameters.
• Fixed problems in which Scene Store and Recall functions might not work when Parameter Link
settings were no longer appropriate due to editing the Configuration.
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V4.0 Precautions
• Use DME Designer V4.0 with DME64N/24N or DME Satellite units running firmware V4.0 or later,
and SP2060 units running firmware V1.2 or later.
• Use the latest DME Designer to update the DME firmware to the latest version.
• DME Designer V4.0 cannot be used to update firmware V3.5 or earlier to V4.0 or later, or to
downgrade from V4.0 or later to V3.5 or earlier (this does not apply to the SP2060 or ICP1).
Contact your Yamaha dealer.
• The DME firmware V3.8 can be updated to V4.0 using DME Designer V4.0.
Contents
Getting Started with DME Designer .......................................... 2
SPECIAL NOTICES.................................................................... 2
The DME Audio System Network .............................................. 3
The DME Designer Software Application.................................. 4
Data Handled by a DME Audio System .................................... 6
Main Changes from V1.0 to V1.1............................................. 10
Changes from V1.1 to V1.2 ..................................................... 11
Changes from V1.2 to V2.0 ..................................................... 14
Changes from V2.0 to V3.0 ..................................................... 16
Changes from V3.0 to V3.5 ..................................................... 18
Changes from V3.5 to V3.8 ..................................................... 19
Changes from V3.8 to V4.0 ..................................................... 20
Chapter 1 Before Using 23
Installing DME Designer .......................................................... 23
Starting DME Designer............................................................ 23
Closing DME Designer ............................................................ 25
Chapter 2 DME Designer Overview 26
Names and Functions of the Windows.................................... 26
Users and Security .................................................................. 31
Files Used by the DME DESIGNER ......................................... 34
Configuration Creation Procedure........................................... 49
Online ...................................................................................... 50
Chapter 3 Main Panel Window 54
Names and Functions of the Windows.................................... 54
Main Panel Window Menu....................................................... 60
DME File Storage..................................................................... 70
Preferences ............................................................................. 72
Event Logger ........................................................................... 75
Scene Manager....................................................................... 82
User Control ............................................................................ 91
Parameter Link ........................................................................ 94
Synchronization
(DME Designer and Unit Synchronization).............................. 97
Event Scheduler .................................................................... 101
Wav File Manager.................................................................. 108
GPI......................................................................................... 112
MIDI ....................................................................................... 125
User Defined Button (User Defined Parameters) .................. 132
DAW Control.......................................................................... 136
Remote Control Setup List..................................................... 139
Internal HA Control ................................................................ 141
Parameter List ....................................................................... 147
Component Lock ................................................................... 150
Scene Link Manager ............................................................. 151
SP2060 Library Manager....................................................... 153
Communication Port Setup.................................................... 155
Shortcut Keys ........................................................................ 156
Security (Creating Users and Making User Settings) ........... 157
Network Setup ....................................................................... 165
Utility...................................................................................... 167
Word Clock............................................................................ 177
Monitor Out............................................................................ 179
Clock ..................................................................................... 180
Language Settings ................................................................ 182
Backup .................................................................................. 183
SP2060 Backup..................................................................... 184
DME Firmware Update .......................................................... 186
Device Information ................................................................ 190
Chapter 4 Designer 192
Editing Configurations ........................................................... 192
Designer Window .................................................................. 193
Toolkit Window ...................................................................... 198
Designer Window Menu ........................................................ 203
Objects .................................................................................. 210
Design Window Shared Settings and Operations ................. 268
Drawing and Editing Wires.................................................... 279
Adding, Deleting, and Renaming a Zone.............................. 291
Changing Device Groups...................................................... 293
Adding, Deleting, and Renaming a Configuration ................ 295
Area Window ......................................................................... 297
Zone Window......................................................................... 298
Configuration Window ........................................................... 301
User Module .......................................................................... 309
Chapter 5 Editor Window 319
Component Editor Window.................................................... 319
User Control Editor/User Module Editor ................................ 325
Operation Mode and Design Mode....................................... 358
Context Menu ........................................................................ 359
Snap ...................................................................................... 362
Library ................................................................................... 364
Creating Parameter Links ...................................................... 368
Creating Component Links.................................................... 370
Chapter 6 Component Guide 371
Types of Components ........................................................... 371
Ambient Noise Compensator ................................................ 379
Audio Detector ...................................................................... 381
Auto Gain Control .................................................................. 382
Crossover .............................................................................. 383
Crossover Processor............................................................. 387
Delay ..................................................................................... 399
Dynamics............................................................................... 402
Equalizer (EQ) ....................................................................... 414
Fader ..................................................................................... 418
Feedback Suppressor ........................................................... 419
Filters ..................................................................................... 420
Meter ..................................................................................... 428
Miscellaneous........................................................................ 429
Mixer...................................................................................... 431
Pan ........................................................................................ 453
Room Combiner .................................................................... 460
Router .................................................................................... 461
Source Selector ..................................................................... 463
Speaker Processor................................................................ 464
SPX ........................................................................................ 471
AEC – Acoustic Echo Canceller (MY4-AEC card required).. 482
Slot......................................................................................... 487
Cascade (DME64N only)....................................................... 489
Analog Input and Output ....................................................... 492
SP2060 Input and Output...................................................... 494
CobraNet Input and Output................................................... 495
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EtherSound Input and Output ............................................... 497
MY-Card ................................................................................ 498
Remote Controlled Head Amp .............................................. 503
Component Glossary............................................................. 505
Appendix 509
Options .................................................................................. 509
Main Display.......................................................................... 511
Parameter Edit Displays ........................................................ 512
Utility Displays ....................................................................... 516
Troubleshooting 521
Index 522
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Chapter 1 Before Using
Installing DME Designer
To use DME Designer, you must first install the software on the computer. Before you can connect the
DME Designer software to the DME or SP2060 unit, you must first install the USB MIDI Driver or the
DME-N Network Driver, according to how you will be connecting, and then make the appropriate
settings.
For instructions about the installation and setup for the DME Designer and DME-N Network Driver, and
about the installation for the USB-MIDI Driver, see the “DME Setup Manual.”
NOTE
Initial settings for DME Satellite units must be transferred via USB-MIDI, so it is necessary to properly install the USB-MIDI
Driver.
Starting DME Designer
The DME Designer software is started from the [Start] menu. DME Designer is used with one user
logged on. The user logs on when the software is started.
DME Designer Start Up and Logon (When Auto-Logon Is Not Set)
1 Click [Start] [All Programs] [YAMAHA OPT Tools] [DME Designer] [DME
Designer].
The “Log On” dialog box will be displayed.
NOTE
Automatic log-on is the default setting. If the automatic logon feature is enabled, the “Log On” dialog box will not be
displayed when the application is started. Instead, the auto-logon user will be logged on automatically. See page 31
for information about auto-logon.
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2 Click the [] at the right of the [User] box, and select the user.
3 Enter the password into the [Password] box.
4 Click the [OK] button.
If no user has been created, only [Administrator] will appear in the list. When starting DME
Designer for the first time after installing, select [Administrator].
Enter the password set for the user.
If no password has been set, leave the password box blank when you log on.
DME Designer starts up.
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When Automatic Logon Has Been Set (page 31)
If automatic logon has been set, the “Log On” dialog box will not be displayed. The user set for
automatic logon will be logged on.
With automatic log on, even if a password is set for a user, it will not be requested during log on.
This is useful when logging on a specific user.
Starting by Opening a Project File
DME Designer starts when a project file with a saved configuration is opened. When the project file
is opened, DME Designer is started with the window configuration that was in place when the file
was last saved.
Closing DME Designer
To close DME Designer, click [Exit] on the [File] menu of the Main Panel window. It can also be closed
by clicking the [Close] button on the Main Panel window.
1 Click [Exit] on the Main Panel window [File] menu.
When you try to close DME Designer, “Project File has been modified. Save?” will be displayed in a
dialog box.
NOTE
Sometimes the “Project File has been modified. Save?” dialog box will not be displayed.
2 To save the file, click [Yes]. To close without saving, click [No]. To cancel the
operation, click [Cancel].
If you click [Yes], the File Save dialog box will be displayed.
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Chapter 2 DME Designer Overview
Main Panel Window
Designer Window
Component Editor Window
Resource Meter Window
Names and Functions of the Windows
The DME Designer software has several windows, including the Main Panel window, Designer window,
Component Editor window, Resource Meter window, and others.
Main Panel Window
Menus and buttons are available in the Main Panel window. The current DME Designer environment,
including the active zone, device group and scene the currently logged on user name, and the
connection status to the DME unit are displayed on the right side of the Main Panel window.
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Toolkit Window
Configuration Window Navigator WindowZone Window
Zones
Designer Window
The Designer window displays several different windows. First among them is the Area window, where
you can manage the entire system. The Area window includes one or more Zone windows, which in
turn include one or more DME or SP2060 units that are used to build a zones within the area. Next is
the Configuration window, where you create the internal configuration of each DME or SP2060 unit.
Within the Configuration window are the User Module windows, where you can assemble often-used
components into templates the Toolkit window, which displays objects used in the other windows as
the basic building blocks for sound designs; and the Navigator window, which lets you grasp the
overall status of the system at a glance.
Area Window
The Area window is used for designing areas, which manage the entire system. While at least one
zone is included within an area, multiple zones can be arranged there.
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Configurations
Components
Zone Window
The Zone window is used to design zones within the area. A zone is a more concrete blueprint that
includes at least one DME or SP2060. It shows the DME’s connections with other devices and the
wiring between them. You can create multiple zones.
The DME and SP2060 units and connected devices are arranged in each Zone window, creating
configurations.
Configuration Window
The Configuration window is used to design the internal configuration of each DME unit contained
in the Zone window. By arranging and connecting components in the Configuration window, you
can create things like complex processors or matrix mixers, that determine the actual internal
structure that operates each DME unit.
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User Module Window
The User Module window is used for designing user modules that can be arranged in the
Configuration window. You can create original modules by combining multiple examples of oftenused components. When you save these modules as templates you can recall them easily
whenever you want.
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Toolkit Window
The Toolkit window displays the objects that you can use in each window that can be displayed in
the Designer window. Those windows are the Area, Zone, Configuration, and User Module
windows. The Toolkit displays different objects, according to the currently active window. To place
an object in a window, double-click it in the Toolkit window where it is displayed or drag it to the
currently active window.
Navigator Window
The Navigator window displays the area, zones, configurations, and components in a hierarchal
fashion that lets you check their status as a whole. When editing offline, you can click an area
name, zone name, or configuration name to make that window active. Clicking a component name
will open the component editor window for that component.
Resource Meter Window
This window provides an indication of component usage for each DME unit currently placed in the
Configuration window. The usage percentage increases as the number of components increases. The
component usage percentage is shown in graph form for each DME unit.
The window appears simultaneously with the designer window, and can be used as a component
usage guide while creating configurations. The sampling frequency for each DME unit is also
displayed. Please note that the sampling frequency of the DME unit itself will also affect the usage
percentage.
NOTE
In configurations that have a large number of connections, compilation might not be possible in some cases even if the
resource meter reading is less than 100%. To determine whether compilation is possible we recommend using the “Analyze”
dialog box (page 308) prior to actual compilation.
NOTE
This window is not displayed for SP2060 units.
Objects and Components
“Object” is the name for the parts that are arranged in the various design windows, such as the
Area, Zone, Configuration, and User Module windows. Objects are always laid out in the Toolkit
window. Only the appropriate objects for each window are displayed. The blocks displayed at the
higher level of the Toolkit window in particular are called “components.” This refers to each type of
processor that operates the DME. “Object” normally refers to Picture, Text, Ellipse and other items
that are used after connecting them by wire to the various components.
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Component Editor
(Stereo Compressor)
Component
Component Editor
The blocks that are arranged in the configuration window are called “components.” When you
double-click on a component block arranged in the Configuration window, the Component Editor
window will open. There you can edit the parameters for that component. The types of parameters
displayed will differ, depending on the component.
Window Operations
Operations in all windows are the same as for normal Windows applications. The windows are
controlled with the [Minimize], [Maximize/Restore], and [Close] buttons at the upper right of the title
bar. DME Designer is closed by clicking the [Close] button on the Main Panel window.
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