Yamaha MTX User Manual
MTX Editor
User’s Manual
MTX Editor is software for connecting, constructing, and controlling a system that uses MTX series,
XMV series, and EXi8/EXo8 units. The settings you make in MTX Editor are sent to the MTX series,
XMV series, and EXi8/EXo8 units that are connected via Ethernet.
After the settings have been sent, the system will operate without a computer.
A control panel such as a DCP series unit can also be used to control the system in real time.
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Contents
Notice regarding data copyright .................1
Notice regarding the content of
this user’s manual ......................................1
Chapter 1. An overview of MTX Editor .............4
An audio system control network ...............4
Terms used in this user’s manual.................4
Data handled by MTX Editor....................... 6
Connection requirements for
an MTX system .......................................... 7
MTX system configuration examples...........8
What are YDIF connections?
(Cascade mode and Distribution mode) ....9
What are Dante connections?
(Daisy-chain connection and
Star connection).......................................12
Chapter 3. Project screen................................30
❏ System selection tabs ...........................................30
Network devices .........................................31
MTX system ................................................32
❏ “Device Configuration Wizard” dialog box........33
❏ YDIF-connected devices ......................................42
❏ Digital control panel............................................43
❏ Analog-connected devices ...................................44
❏ DANTE-connected devices.................................. 45
[System] tab .............................................. 46
[Device] tab ............................................... 47
[Alert] tab ................................................. 49
Chapter 4. System screen................................50
❏ Daisy-chain connection....................................... 12
❏ Star connection.................................................... 12
❏ About redundant networks................................. 13
Patching .................................................... 14
Workflow ...................................................16
About the screens ......................................23
❏ Project screen ...................................................... 23
❏ System screen ...................................................... 23
Moving between screens............................24
Chapter 2. Menu bar and tool buttons...........25
Title bar......................................................25
Menu bar ....................................................25
Tool buttons.............................................. 28
“MAIN” screen ............................................53
❏ “Input Patch” dialog box.....................................62
❏ “Output Patch” dialog box ..................................63
“INPUT” screens ........................................ 64
“MATRIX” screen....................................... 74
“ZONE” screen ........................................... 78
“ROUTER” screen ....................................... 82
“OUTPUT” screens ..................................... 84
“EFFECT” screen......................................... 92
“DCA” screen..............................................94
“MY4-AEC” screen ..................................... 96
❏ “To Far-end” screen.............................................99
❏ “Near-end Voice” screen ...................................100
❏ “Mic” screen.......................................................101
“EXT. I/O” screen .................................... 102
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❏ “YDIF” screen (Distribution mode) ................. 102
❏ “YDIF In Patch” dialog box .............................. 105
❏ “YDIF Out Patch” dialog box ........................... 105
❏ “Channel Select” dialog box.............................. 106
❏ “YDIF” screen (Cascade mode) ........................ 107
❏ “ANALOG” screen ............................................ 108
❏ “Line Out Patch” dialog box ............................. 109
❏ “DANTE” screen ............................................... 110
❏ “Dante In Patch” dialog box ............................. 111
❏ “Dante Out Patch” dialog box .......................... 111
“XMV” screen .......................................... 112
❏ “XMV Patch” dialog box................................... 114
“EXo8” screen.......................................... 115
❏ “EXo Patch” dialog box..................................... 116
Chapter 7. Dialog boxes................................138
❏ “Startup” dialog box ..........................................138
❏ “Network Setup” dialog box ..............................139
❏ “Device Information” dialog box ......................140
“Update Firmware” dialog box .........................142
“IP Address” dialog box .................................... 144
❏ “MTX Configuration” dialog box .....................146
❏ “Dante Information” dialog box .......................149
❏ “Word Clock” dialog box ..................................150
❏ “Clock” dialog box ............................................. 152
❏ “Daylight Saving Time” dialog box...................154
❏ “Scheduler” dialog box ......................................155
❏ “Remote Control” dialog box............................163
❏ “Digital Control Panel” dialog box ...................164
❏ “Wireless DCP” dialog box ...............................168
Chapter 5. Online and Synchronization........117
Online .......................................................117
❏ “Synchronization” dialog box........................... 117
❏ “Go online – From devices” dialog box ............ 120
Synchronization ...................................... 121
Chapter 6. Presets .........................................123
❏ “Preset” dialog box............................................ 123
“Settings” dialog box......................................... 127
■ “GPI Out” dialog box .....................................................129
■ “SD Play” dialog box.......................................................130
Recall Filter setting screen ................................ 133
❏ “GPI” dialog box................................................169
❏ “GPI Calibration” dialog box............................171
❏ “Security Settings” dialog box ...........................172
❏ “Project Information” dialog box .....................174
❏ “Configuration Diagram” dialog box ...............175
❏ “Get Log” dialog box..........................................176
❏ “Sampling Rate Converter” dialog box............. 177
Appendix ..................................................178
Channel list ..............................................178
List of settings in “Settings”
dialog boxes .......................................... 179
■ Switch...............................................................................179
■ Knob/Slider ..................................................................... 185
■ GPI Input......................................................................... 187
■ GPI Output...................................................................... 191
Alert list .................................................. 195
Troubleshooting...................................... 200
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Chapter 1. An overview of MTX Editor
An audio system control network
When multiple MTX series, XMV series, and EXi8/EXo8 units are connected via Ethernet as a
network, they will operate together as a single audio system. This is called an “MTX system,” and a
space containing multiple MTX systems is called a “project.” If a computer is connected to the network,
the computer can control the MTX system via the MTX.
Terms used in this user’s manual
● YDIF
This is a digital audio transmission format that uses Ethernet cables to send and receive
up to 16 channels of audio and word clock. YDIF makes it easy to connect MTX units
to share buses and expand the number of input/output channels (Cascade mode), or to
connect XMV and EXi8/EXo8 units so that digital audio signals can be conveyed
without deterioration (Distribution mode).
This format does not include control signals. To send and receive control signals, you
must separately connect the NETWORK connectors.
● Dante
This is a digital audio transmission format developed by the Audinate Corporation that
uses Ethernet cables to send and receive up to 1024 channels of audio together with
word clock and control signals. An MTX system can use up to 64 channels, and there
can be a maximum of 256 channels for the entire project.
● UNIT ID
This is a unique ID assigned to an MTX or XMV unit. It must not conflict between
units.
The unit ID is specified on the rear panel of each unit.
● Panel ID
This is a unique ID assigned to a DCP. It must not conflict within the group of DCP
units connected to the same MTX.
The panel ID is specified for each DCP.
● Components and parameters
Audio processing modules such as equalizers and compressors are called
“co mp on en ts .”
Editable elements of a component are called “parameters.”
● Configuration
This is the basic group of parameters, which you will set first in MTX Editor. Here you
will specify how audio is patched between the MTX and the other external devices.
These settings are not included in a preset file.
● Preset
A preset is a set of parameters. Presets can be recalled from a DCP or wireless DCP, via
GPI, from an MTX unit, or from MTX Editor.
Fifty presets can be stored in an MTX system.
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● Emergency mode
If the “Preset” dialog box’s [Emergency Recall] setting is [ON], the MTX will enter this
mode when it receives an EMG (Emergency) signal from an external device, or when
the input to the +24V [GPI IN] pin (IN 8 for the MTX3, or IN 16 for the MTX5-D) falls
below 2.5V. In this mode, the unit will operate as follows.
• The current state will be remembered. This remembered state is used to return to the
original state when the unit exits Emergency mode.
• The preset specified by the “Preset” dialog box’s [Emergency Recall] setting will be
recalled.
• Operations from an external controller such as a DCP will no longer be received.
• The unit will be taken offline from MTX Editor.
• All MTX units in the same MTX system will enter Emergency mode.
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NOTE
Data handled by MTX Editor
Project file (.mtx)
Configuration
Device structure
The type and number of devices, their UNIT ID, and YDIF connection order
*1
MTX system settings
YDIF mode
Device name
“Preset” dialog box
“Security Setting” dialog box ([File] menu)
“Project Information” dialog box ([File] menu)
Contents of “Set IP Address” in the “Device Information” dialog box ([System]
menu)
“MTX Configuration” dialog box ([System] menu)
“Daylight Saving Time” dialog box ([System] menu)
“Scheduler” dialog box ([System] menu)
“GPI” dialog box ([System] menu)
“Remote Control” dialog box ([System] menu)
Library of the “Digital Control Panel” dialog box ([Controller] menu)
Library of the “Wireless DCP” dialog box ([Controller] menu)
Dimmer on/off ([Device] tab)
Patching in the “EXT. I/O” screen between the MTX and external devices (YDIF
connections, analog connections, Dante connections)
*1 Synchronization is not possible if the device configuration is different.
*2 This will not change even if the preset is switched.
Preset
MTX sources for YDIF in the “EXT. I/O” screen
Parameters for MTX components
Assignments to DCP library presets
Assignments to Wireless DCP library presets
GPI Out status
[SD Song Select & Play]
Parameters of external devices
MY4-AEC parameters (except for AES/EBU)
*2
Speaker Processor Library (.ce3)
Even if you modify the configuration, the changes will not be reflected in previously-stored
presets. After modifying a configuration, you must (if necessary) recall the preset and then
store it again.
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Project
MTX system
MTX system
Audio connections
(up to a total of 20 units)
DCP (up to 8 units per MTX unit)
Wireless DCP
(up to 8 units per MTX unit)
Control panel
Line
(analog)
connections
YDIF connections
(up to 4 MTX units,
up to a total of
8 units)
MTX system
MTX system
Dante
connections
Connection requirements for an MTX system
The requirements for an MTX system are as follows.
Overall MTX system (1 in diagram below)
• The XMV is controlled from MTX Editor via the MTX
• A maximum total of 20 devices such as MTX or XMV units can belong to one MTX
system
• Only one computer at a time can access the MTX system
Devices connected to each other via YDIF connection (2 in diagram below)
• Maximum total of eight units (maximum of four MTX units)
• At least one MTX unit must be included
Control panels connected to the MTX (3 in diagram below)
• For each MTX unit, there can be a maximum of eight digital control panels (DCP)
belonging to the MTX system
• For each MTX unit, there can be a maximum of eight wireless DCP units belonging
to the MTX system
Control panels connected via analog to the MTX (4 in diagram below)
• A maximum of 20 units for the entire MTX system, including the XMV units
included here
Devices connected to the MTX via Dante (5 in diagram below)
• A maximum of 20 units for the entire MTX system, including the XMV units
included here
The following diagram shows these requirements applied in MTX Editor’s Project screen.
1
2
3
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MTX3
MTX3
MTX3
MTX3
YDIF
XMV
YDIF connections
(diagram
2on previous page)
Analog connections
(diagram
4on previous page)
EXi8
MTX3
MTX5-D
XMV
EXo8
YDIF
YDIF connections
(diagram
2on previous page)
DCP connections
(diagram 3 on previous page)
Dante connections
(diagram
5 on previous page)
MTX system configuration examples
Example 1
Example 2
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What are YDIF connections? (Cascade mode and Distribution mode) Chapter 1. An overview of MTX Editor
What are YDIF connections? (Cascade mode and Distribution mode)
An MTX system has the following two connection modes. When connecting multiple YDIF devices
(when making YDIF connections), you must choose one of these modes. In either case, the system
can easily be expanded at low cost.
Use the “Device Configuration Wizard” dialog box to switch modes.
● Cascade mode
This allows up to eight channels of matrix buses to be shared between multiple MTX
units. Mic inputs can be expanded to a maximum of 32 channels, and eight mixes can
be created.
In cascade mode, YDIF is used as the internal bus; this means that an EXi8 on the input
side and an EXo8/XMV on the output side cannot be connected via YDIF.
● Distribution mode
This is used when inputting audio signals from an EXi8 to an MTX, when inputting/
outputting between MTX units, and when outputting from an MTX to an XMV/EXo8.
This allows a single audio signal to be distributed to multiple output destinations. An
MTX and XMV can be digitally connected via YDIF to easily construct a high-quality
system.
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01 MTX3
02 MTX3
03 MTX3
04 MTX3
YDIF1
YDIF1
YDIF1’
01 MTX3
Matrix1
ZONE1
02 MTX3
Matrix1
ZONE1
03 MTX3
Matrix1
ZONE1
04 MTX3
Matrix1
ZONE1
YDIF1 YDIF1’
01 MTX3
Matrix1
ZONE1
02 MTX3
Matrix1
ZONE1
03 MTX3
Matrix1
ZONE1
04 MTX3
Matrix1
ZONE1
01 MTX3
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
IN
IN
02 MTX3
03 MTX3
04 MTX3
Up to four MTX units can be connected.
Eight channels of signals can be
shared by the buses.
Shared signals are used as inputs
to the zones.
Eight channels of signals can be
shared by the buses.
If CASCADE mode is off, the unit’s
own mix is used as the input to the zone
(this can be specified for each unit).
No output
No output
No output
No output
02 MTX3 : Matrix1
CASCADE MODE = OFF
Connection
YDIF MODE = DISTRIBUTION
YDIF MODE = CASCADE
To switch the settings of the two modes,
click the [System] menu command
“MTX Configuration” and make settings for each matrix.
RING connection
If only MTX units are connected
Use the [Device Configuration Wizard]
to switch both settings.
There are 16 channels of audio signal
in Distribution mode.
The audio will circulate, but an
intermediary MTX unit can replace
the signal.
Through
Through
Through
Through
02 MTX3 : Matrix1
CASCADE MODE=ON
YDIF patching is done
in the
“
EXT. I/O” screen.
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If MTX units and other YDIF units are connected
Connection
RING connection
01 EXi8
02 MTX5-D
03 MTX3
04 XMV4280
05 EXo8
Up to eight units can be connected via YDIF.
Cascade mode Distribution mode
If a device other than an MTX is
connected, it is not possible to
select Cascade mode.
YDIF patching is done in the “EXT. I/O” screen.
YDIF1
Through
IN
Through
YDIF1
IN
<Example of using Distribution mode>
8CH
EXi8
4CH
4CH
8CH
8CH
8CH
4CH
4CH
EXi8
MTX3
YDIF1–8
YDIF9–16
YDIF1–4
01 EXi8
02 MTX5-D
03 MTX3
04 XMV4280
05 EXo8
No output
Through
No output
Through
No output
Through
Through
There are 16 channels of audio signal in Distribution mode.
The audio will circulate, but an intermediary MTX unit can replace the
signal.
The XMV is only able to receive.
When connected via YDIF, the XMV will send the audio signals without
change to the EXi8 or the MTX. If the input from the EXi8 has not been
specified in the “YDIF In Patch” dialog box, the audio signals that have
passed through the XMV/EXo8 will return to the MTX.
In this case, make settings in the “Input Patch” dialog box so that YDIF
is not assigned to input channels; this prevents the returned audio
signals from being mixed.
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
01 MTX3
02 MTX3
03 MTX3
04 XMV4280
No output
Through
No output
Through
No output
Through
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
YDIF5–8
YDIF9–12
YDIF13–16
4CH
4CH
4CH
4CH
XMV
XMV
XMV
XMV
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SECONDARY
PRIMARY
Computer
PRIMARY
SECONDARY
PRIMARY
What are Dante connections? (Daisy-chain connection and Star connection)
A Dante network can be connected in two ways.
Set the DIP switches of the devices as appropriate for the type of connection.
❑ Daisy-chain connection
In a daisy-chain connection, each device is connected to the next device, in a chain. This method
makes it simple to construct a network, and does not require a network switch. Use this method for
simple systems in which a relatively small number of units are to be connected.
As the number of connected units increases, you will need to increase the latency. Also, if a problem
such as a broken cable occurs, the network will be disconnected at that point, and communication
with units beyond that point will be impossible.
❑ Star connection
In a star connection, devices are connected with a network switch at their center. By using a network
switch that supports gigabit Ethernet, you can create even large-scale networks that require high
bandwidth. We recommend that you use a network switch that supports functionality for
controlling and monitoring the network (e.g., QoS, which gives priority to clock synchronization
and audio transmission for specified data routings).
With this type of connection, it is typical to create a redundant network so that audio will continue
being conveyed even if a problem occurs with the network.
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NOTE
Network switch A
Network switch B
PrimaryDante
SecondaryDante
❑ About redundant networks
A redundant network is a network consisting of two circuits: a primary circuit and a secondary
circuit. Normally, communication occurs on the primary circuit, but if a problem such as a broken
cable occurs on the primary circuit, communication will automatically switch to the secondary
circuit. By using this type of connection with a star connection, you can construct an environment
that is more resistant to network problems than a daisy-chained network.
In order to communicate with MTX Editor or a Wireless DCP when operation has switched to
the secondary Dante connection, you must re-connect the computer or Wi-Fi access point to
the secondary Dante network switch.
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Patching Chapter 1. An overview of MTX Editor
Input to the MTX
Output from the MTX
Patching
In a digital audio network such as YDIF or Dante that comprises the MTX system, you will make
settings on the transmitting device to specify “which output channel/bus’s signals will be sent to
which channels of the digital audio network,” and make settings on the receiving device to specify
“which channels of the digital audio network will be received on which input channels.”
This type of patching mechanism allows the signal of one channel of the digital audio network to
be received by multiple devices.
In MTX Editor, transmission/reception settings for the MTX unit are made in the “MAIN” screen,
and transmission/reception settings for external devices such as the XMV or EXi8 are made in the
“EXT. I/O” screen.
Settings for connecting the MTX’s analog output to the XMV’s analog input are also made in the
“EXT. I/O” screen.
By making settings for external devices in the “EXT. I/O” screen, the parameters of an external
device can be edited in the parameter edit screen that appears when you click the port/external
device parameter recall button in the “MAIN” screen.
• Settings on the MTX unit itself (the screen of the MTX5-D is shown)
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Transmission from an external device to
YDIF or Dante
Transmission from YDIF or Dante to an external device
Settings for the analog connectors of the XMV
Input channel parameter
editing screen
Output channel
parameter
editing screen
• Settings for external devices such as the XMV or EXi8
YDIF or Dante
Analog
• Parameter editing screen
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NOTE
Project screen
Workflow
Start MTX Editor.
The “Startup” dialog box will appear.
When you select [New file], the “Device Configuration Wizard” dialog box will appear.
When you install MTX Editor, a project file linked with the “MTX Setup Guide” will be installed
in the following folder.
● For a 32-bit OS
C:/Program Files/Yamaha/MTX Editor/V*.*/ProjectFile
● For a 64-bit OS
C:/Program Files(x86)/Yamaha/MTX Editor/V*.*/ProjectFile
*.* will be the version of the installed MTX Editor.
You can also select and use this file by selecting [Existing file on computer].
Follow the screens of the “Device Configuration Wizard” dialog box to specify the
configuration of the MTX system.
For details about the “Device Configuration Wizard” dialog box when creating a new
configuration, refer to the “MTX Setup Manual.”
Specify the configuration of the MTX system as directed in the screens. The device
configuration will be shown in the Project screen. You’ll be able to print a configuration
diagram at the end of the wizard.
If you canceled the procedure before completing the “Device Configuration Wizard,” or if
you want to change the configuration of the MTX system, click the [Device Config]
button. The “Device Configuration Wizard” dialog box will appear once again.
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EXT. I/O screen
MAIN screen
For details, refer to Project screen.
Change the functions of the MTX.
To change the functions of input ports and stereo input channels, use the “MTX
Configuration” dialog box, which can be opened from the [System] menu.
Specify the patching between the MTX and the peripheral devices.
You’ll make these settings in the “EXT. I/O” screen. To access the “EXT. I/O” screen, click
the [EXT. I/O] button in the System screen.
In the System screen, click the [MAIN] button to access the “MAIN” screen.
For details, refer to “MAIN” screen.
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“Input Patch” dialog box
Port select
buttons
Specify the MTX’s input channel settings.
Use the “Input Patch” dialog box to assign ports to input channels. To open the “Input
Patch” dialog box, click a port select button in the MAIN screen.
For details, refer to “Input Patch” dialog box.
In the same way, use the “Output Patch” dialog box to assign ports to output channels.
Edit the component parameters.
To access each component editing screen, click the buttons indicated below.
For details on each component, refer to the following screens.
“INPUT” screens
“MATRIX” screen
“ZONE” screen
“ROUTER” screen
“OUTPUT” screens
“EFFECT” screen
“DCA” screen
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“Preset” dialog box
Preset button
NOTE
Make DCP, Wireless DCP, GPI, and Scheduler settings.
You’ll make these settings in the following dialog boxes.
DCP settings: “Digital Control Panel” dialog box
(On the [Controller] menu, click [Digital Control Panel].)
Wireless DCP settings: “Wireless DCP” dialog box
(On the [Controller] menu, click [Wireless DCP].)
GPI settings: “GPI” dialog box or “GPI Calibration” dialog box
(On the [System] menu, click [GPI] or [GPI Calibration].)
Schedule settings: “Scheduler” dialog box
(On the [System] menu, click [Scheduler])
Store the preset.
You’ll use the “Preset” dialog box to store the preset. To open the “Preset” dialog box, click
the preset button.
For details on the DCP library, Wireless DCP library, and audio file settings that are
recalled at the same time as a preset, refer to “Preset” dialog box.
Connect your devices as shown in the configuration diagram you printed.
Turn off the power of each device, and set the UNIT ID on the rear panel of the
MTX, XMV, and EXi8/EXo8 units.
You can also print the configuration diagram by clicking [Print Configuration Diagram] on the
[File] menu.
First make sure that DIP switch 6 (IP SETTING) on the unit’s rear panel is set to [UNIT
ID]. If it is set to [PC], change it to [UNIT ID] and then restart the device.
Use the rear panel [UNIT ID] rotary switch and DIP switches to set the UNIT ID of each
device. In MTX Editor, the UNIT ID is shown as a hexadecimal number. Use the DIP
switches (switches 1–2 on the MTX and EXi8/EXo8, switches 1–3 on YDIF-equipped
models of XMV) to specify the upper digit, and use the [UNIT ID] rotary switch to specify
the lower digit. On Dante-equipped models of XMV, use the [UNIT ID] rotary switch
[HIGH] to specify the upper digit, and use [LOW] to specify the lower digit.
Do not set the UNIT ID to 00.
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0A
DIP switch
[UNIT ID]
Rotary Switch
3
ON
3
3
ON
3
3
3
ON
3
3
3
3
ON
3
3
3
3
3
ON
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
NOTE
Example setting) Setting the UNIT ID to [0A] on YDIF-equipped models of XMV
Use the DIP switch combinations shown below to specify the upper digit of the UNIT ID.
Upper digit is 0
Upper digit is 1
Upper digit is 2
Upper digit is 3
Upper digit is 4
Upper digit is 5
Upper digit is 6
Upper digit is 7
If you want to use a DHCP server or operate the device with a fixed IP address, refer to “IP
Address” dialog box. To open the “Set IP Address” dialog box, use the “Device Information”
dialog box which you can access from the [System] menu.
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NETWORK connector of
the MTX3
NETWORK connector of a
YDIF-equipped model of XMV
[Dante] connector of a Danteequipped model of XMV
[Dante] connector of
the MTX5-D
NETWORK connector of
the EXi8/EXo8
Connections with the
devices has succeeded
Connect the devices and your computer as shown in the configuration diagram.
Connect the device to the computer using its [Dante] connector for a Dante-equipped unit
or its NETWORK connector for a YDIF-equipped unit. Normally you will connect the
devices to the computer via a network switch. Only in the case of Dante-equipped models
when using a daisy-chain connection, you will connect the units to the computer in a
daisy-chain. If there is only one MTX unit, you can also connect the computer directly to
the MTX.
Turn on the power of the device.
Select the network card and specify the IP address of the computer.
To select the network card, use the “Network Setup” dialog box which you can access from
the [System] menu. If no DHCP server is connected, set the IP address of the network card
to a fixed IP address. The IP address setting for the network card is made in Control Panel
“Network Connections.” You can access “Network Connections” by clicking the [Open
Network Connections] button in the “Network Setup” dialog box.
When connections have been established between the computer and the devices, the
device icons shown in the Project screen will change.
Verify that the firmware versions of the devices are compatible with MTX
Editor.
For details, refer to the “Device Information” dialog box which you can access from
the [System] menu.
For information about firmware compatibility with MTX Editor, refer to the Yamaha
Pro Audio website.
http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/japan/ja/
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NOTE
Synchronize your computer and the devices (put them in the online state).
Click the [Online] button in the toolbar to open the “Synchronization” dialog box, check
“To Device”, and click the [OK] button.
When the dialog box indication has switched, select the check box of the system that you
want to place online, and click the [Online] button.
In the online state, the indicator will light blue as shown below.
When online, the computer’s time will be sent to each device.
The Daylight Saving Time setting will reflect the “Date and Time” settings of the computer that
was used to first create the applicable project file. If you want to change the Daylight Saving
Time settings of a project file that was created on a computer for which Daylight Saving Time
was not enabled, or a computer with a different time zone setting, open the “Daylight Saving
Time” dialog box from the [System] menu and change the settings.
Edit the MTX’s ports and the XMV’s parameters
If you assigned channels of an external device or ports of an MTX unit to channels when
making internal MTX patch settings as described above, you can click the parameter recall
button of that port or external device to open an edit screen for those parameters.
For details, refer to “MAIN” screen.
Save the project file.
On the [File] menu, click [Save] or [Save As] to save the project file.
If you want to apply security settings to the file, you can specify a PIN code in the “Security
Settings” dialog box which you can open from the [File] menu.
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About the screens Chapter 1. An overview of MTX Editor
About the screens
MTX Editor consists mainly of the Project screen and the System screen.
❑ Project screen
In this screen you can manage the MTX system. You can check the status of the MTX and XMV
units, and make device-related settings. You can also check devices that have generated an alert.
❑ System screen
In this screen you can make channel, matrix, and effect settings.
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Project screen
System screen
(“MAIN” screen)
SYSTEM tab [Project] tab
Toolbar or menu
Dialog boxes (*1)
[EXT. I/O] button
“EXT. I/O” screen
[MATRIX] button
[INPUT] button
[ROUTER] button [EFFECT] button
[DCA] button
“MATRIX” screen
“INPUT” screens “ZONE” screen
“ROUTER” screen “EFFECT” screen
“DCA” screen
Toolbar or menu
“XMV” screen “EXo8” screen
[XMV] button [EXo8] button
[MY4-AEC] button (*2)
“MY4-AEC” screen
“OUTPUT” screens
[ZONE] button [OUTPUT] button
Moving between screens
(*1)The “Device Configuration Wizard” dialog box can be opened only from the Project screen.
(*2)Not shown if the MY4-AEC is not selected for the MTX5-D in the “Device Configuration
Wizard” dialog box.
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Chapter 2. Menu bar and tool buttons
Tool buttons
Title barMenu bar
This chapter provides an overview of the menu bar and the tool buttons. For details on the various
dialog boxes, see the linked references.
Title bar
This will indicate “MTX Editor.”
The name of the currently open project file is shown at the right of this. If you have opened a new
project file or if the project file has never been saved, nothing will be shown here.
Menu bar
The commands that can be executed by MTX Editor can be found here, grouped by category.
Click here to see a list of commands.
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Menu Command Summary
Creates a new project file.
[New]
[Open]
[Go Online –
From Devices]
[Save]
If you are currently editing a project file, a
confirmation message will appear.
This command is not available while online.
Opens a saved project file.
If you are currently editing a project file, a
confirmation message will appear.
This command is not available while online.
Loads the settings of the MTX system into MTX
Editor.
You can use this command if you have lost the setup
file of the MTX system.
If you are currently editing a project file, a
confirmation message will appear.
This command is not available while online.
Saves the project file (overwriting the previous
version of the file).
The first time you save, the “Save File” dialog box will
appear; specify a name for the file and save it.
This command cannot be selected if you are logged
on as Guest user.
Dialog box that
appears
“Device Configuration
Wizard” dialog box
“Open File” dialog box
“Go online – From
devices” dialog box
–
[File]
[Save As]
[Security]
[Project
Information]
[Print
Configuration
Diagram]
[Recently
Opened Files]
[Log Off]
[Exit]
Saves the project file as a different file. When you
choose this command, the “Save File” dialog box will
appear.
Specifies security settings to prevent a guest user
from making and saving changes to the system.
These settings are saved in the project file.
Allows you to include a memo in the project file to
record property information or contact information.
A guest user can only view this.
Displays a diagram that shows how devices such as
the MTX, XMV, and DCP are connected. The
configuration diagram can be printed.
Lists up to five most recently used project files,
allowing you to open them.
This command is not available while online.
If you want to log on with a different account, choose
this command to log off first.
This command is unavailable if [Security] is turned
off in the “Security Settings” dialog box, or if you are
online.
Exits MTX Editor.
If the project file has been edited, a confirmation
message will appear.
This command is not available while online.
“Save File” dialog box
“Security Settings”
dialog box
“Project Information”
dialog box
“Configuration
Diagram” dialog box
–
“Log on” dialog box
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Menu Command Summary
Selects the computer’s network adapter that will be
[Network
Setup]
[Device
Information]
[MTX
Configuration]
[Dante
Information]
[Word Clock]
[System]
[Clock]
[Daylight
Saving Time]
used to communicate with the MTX.
You can also change the IP address of the network
adapter.
Lists the devices on the network, allowing you to
update their firmware and change their IP address.
Here you can specify input/output settings for each
device, such as MTX input ports, output channels,
and matrix buses.
This command is not available in the Project screen.
Indicates the Dante settings and firmware version.
Here you can also make settings for bit rate and
latency.
Specify the project’s word clock master and word
clock settings.
Regardless of the online/offline state, the time and
date will be updated for all devices connected to the
same network.
Specifies the Daylight Saving Time setting.
Dialog box that
appears
“Network Setup”
dialog box
“Device Information”
dialog box
“MTX Configuration”
dialog box
“Dante Information”
dialog box
“Word Clock” dialog
box
“Clock” dialog box
“Daylight Saving Time”
dialog box
[Controller]
[About]
Switches presets or plays back a song or sound
effect from an SD memory card at a previously
[Scheduler]
[GPI
Calibration]
[GPI] Makes GPI input/output settings. “GPI” dialog box
[Remote
Control]
[Digital Control
Panel]
[Wireless DCP]
[About MTX
Editor]
specified date and time. Each such setting is called
an “Event.” You can make event settings in the
“Scheduler” dialog box.
Calibrates the input voltage detection range for the
[GPI] connector of the MTX unit. (Available only
when online.)
Makes settings for the [RS-232C] connector.
Makes settings for the digital control panel (DCP).
Makes settings for the “Wireless DCP” iOS
application.
Except for templates, the items that can be set are
the same as for “Digital Control Panel.”
Displays details such as the software version of
MTX Editor.
“Scheduler” dialog box
“GPI Calibration”
dialog box
“Remote Control”
dialog box
“Digital Control Panel”
dialog box
“Wireless DCP” dialog
box
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Tool buttons Chapter 2. Menu bar and tool buttons
File-related tools Preset-related tools Synchronization-related tools
Preset name
Preset number
Shown only if recall
filter is specified
A chain icon is shown if preset recall is linked.
A lock icon is shown if the preset is locked.
Tool buttons
Related
tools
File
Buttons etc. Summary Dialog box that appears
Creates a new project file.
[New]
[Open]
[Go Online – From
Devices]
[Save]
[EDIT] indicator
If you are currently editing a project file, a
confirmation message will appear.
This button is not available while online.
Opens a saved project file.
If you are currently editing a project file, a
confirmation message will appear.
This button is not available while online.
Loads the settings of the currently operating
MTX system into MTX Editor.
You can use this command if you have lost the
setup file of the MTX system.
If you are currently editing a project file, a
confirmation message will appear.
This button is not available while online.
Saves the project file (overwriting the previous
version of the file).
The first time you save, the “Save File” dialog
box will appear; specify a name for the file and
save it.
This button is not available if you are logged in
as a guest user.
This indicator will light if you edit a parameter or
setting. In this case, store the preset as
necessary.
“Device Configuration
Wizard” dialog box
“Open File” dialog box
“Go online – From
devices” dialog box
–
–
The stored presets will be displayed as shown
below. (Empty presets are not shown.) The
preset you select here will be recalled.
You can overwrite-store by clicking the name of
a stored preset.
Preset
Preset select box
[Preset]
[Preset Link]
Allows you to make preset-related settings. “Preset” dialog box
Allows you to specify the preset number that will
be linked when preset recall is linked between
MTX systems.
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NOTE
NOTE
Related
tools
Synchronization
Buttons etc. Summary Dialog box that appears
This will light if the devices and the computer
are online. The color of the indicator will change
according to the status. The indicator is shown
Online
indicator
for each MTX system.
Blue ......when all devices assigned in the MTX
system are online.
–
Yellow ....when at least one of the devices
assigned in the MTX system is offline
Unlit ......when all devices are offline.
When you click this, the “Synchronization”
dialog box will appear, allowing you to choose
the direction of synchronization. If you click this
when online, devices that are offline will be re-
[Online]
detected, and synchronization will begin.
Nothing will happen for devices that are already
online.
If an MTX that has been assigned in the
“Device Configuration Wizard” dialog box
is not actually connected to the network,
the [Online] button will not be available.
“Synchronization” dialog
box
When you click this, a dialog box will appear,
allowing you to choose which MTX system will
be taken offline.
[Offline]
If an MTX that has been assigned in the
“Device Configuration Wizard” dialog box
is not actually connected to the network,
the [Offline] button will not be available.
Switches the status of the connection between
MTX Editor and the network. Even in the offline
state, if this status is connected, MTX Editor will
send data to the network, for example to search
for devices. Set this to the unconnected status if
[Connection]
you don’t want unnecessary data to be
transmitted, for example if you’re connected to
an office LAN.
Connected.
Unconnected.
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Chapter 3. Project screen
Network devices MTX system
[System] tab
[Device] tab
[Alert] tab
System selection tabs
In this screen you can manage projects. When MTX Editor starts up, this screen will appear first.
Use the tabs to switch between the Project screen and the System screen.
❑ System selection tabs
Use these to select the MTX system that will be controlled by MTX Editor.
If you want to construct a new MTX system, click the “No Assign” tab, then click the
[Device Config] button and specify the configuration of the MTX system.
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