INSTRUCTION MANUAL D-901 PC SOFTWARE Version 3 Please follow the instructions in this manual to obtain the optimum results from this unit. We also recommend that you keep this manual handy for future reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ............................................................................. 5 2. INSTALLATION .................................................................................................. 6 3. STARTING THE SOFTWARE ........................................................................ 8 4. MAIN SCREEN ................................................................................................... 9 4.1.Menu Term Description 4.1.1. File ...................
8.13. Digital Input Module View (Available only when the D-923AE is used) .. 44 8.14. Stereo Input Module View (Available only when the D-936R is used) .... 45 8.15. Digital Input Module View (Available only when the D-937SP is used) .. 46 9. RESPONSE VIEW 9.1. Output Response View .................................................................................... 47 9.2. Xover Response View ...................................................................................... 48 10.
19. VIEW DISPLAY SWITCHING (SUPPLEMENT) 19.1. Docking Displays ........................................................................................... 76 19.2. Floating Displays ............................................................................................ 77 20. SPECIFICATIONS 20.1. Software Specifications .................................................................................. 78 20.2. Communication Specifications ...............................................................
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The PC software is designed for exclusive use with the D-901 Digital Mixer. It performs settings visually and more simply than those made at the D-901 unit. It runs on the following operating systems: Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. A PC with a display set at high color (16 bits) or higher is recommended for use with this software. Note Windows is the trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
2. INSTALLATION Terminate all other application programs in operation before installation. Follow the procedures below to install. Step 1. Download the installation program (D901PCv300E_f300.exe) from TOA's homepage (http://www.toaproducts.com/international/) and save it to the desktop. Step 2. Double-click the install program icon. The following window is displayed. Step 3. Click the [Next] button. The following window is displayed.
Step 4. If necessary, change the folder into which the software will be installed, then click the [Next] button. The following window is displayed. Step 5. If necessary, change the name of the Program Manager group and click the [Next] button. Step 6. Start installation according to the instructions on the screen. Step 7. Click the [Finish] button after installation completion. The shortcut icon for the D-901 PC Software executable file is stored in the PC's start menu .
3. STARTING THE SOFTWARE The following two different methods are available for starting the installed D-901 PC Software: (1) Starting from the [Start] button You can start the D-901 PC Software from the start menu. Press the [Start] button on the PC's desktop, and select [Programs → TOA Digital Audio Control → D-901 PC Software] to start.
4. MAIN SCREEN Starting the D-901 PC Software causes the main screen to appear. Toolbar Menu (see p. 10) Memory view (see p. 17) Flow view (see p. 12 and p. 18) Status bar Contents view (see p.
4.1. Menu Term Description 4.1.1. File New: Open... : Save: Save As... : Page Settings... : Print... : Print Preview: Exit: Creates (sets) a new data file. Calls up the existing data file. Overwrites the file being edited. Saves the file being edited to the disk under a different name. Changes the margin produced during printing. Prints the document onscreen. Displays a preview of the document. Exits the D-901 PC Software. 4.1.2. Edit Undo: Redo: Cut: Copy: Paste: Clear: Enable Stereo Link ...
4.1.5. Memory Change Memories 1 – 16: Store Memories 1 – 16: Crossfade Time: Makes a call from 16 preset memories. Writes setting status in one of 16 memories. Sets the crossfade time when the currently selected preset memory is switched over to a newly recalled one. Changes the name of preset memory. Names: Power ON Last Memory, Memories 1 – 16: Select the preset memory to be recalled when the D-901's power is turned on from the Last Memory or 16 memories.
5. CONFIGURATION SETTINGS 5.1. D-901 System Configuration Step 1. Click "Click to configure unit" on the main screen. The Unit Configuration setting screen is displayed. Step 2. Enter a unit name. A maximum of 20 characters can be used.
Step 3. Select the input, output, control modules. Notes • In initial status, "Create New" is selected, and all module column boxes are left "Blank." • To create from the template (see p. 16), select "Create from Template" and click the [Click Here] button displayed in the File Path field. A dialog box for selecting the file is then displayed. If you select the file and click the [Finish] button, the signal flow (see p. 15) is displayed.
Step 5. Click the setting contents to perform the crossover combination settings. Setting status is displayed in the window on the right side of the screen. [2-way/2-channel setting example] Step 6. Click the [Next] button. The Crossover Slope screen is displayed.
Step 7. Tick the checkboxes for the crossover slope settings. Setting status is displayed in the window on the right side of the screen. Note When using the template (see p. 16), tick "Template" box and click the [Click] button located on the right side of a checkbox. A dialog box for selecting the file is then displayed. If you select the file and click the [Finish] button, the signal flow (see below) is displayed. Step 8. Check to ensure that the setting is correct and press the [Finish] button.
5.2. Changing the Crossover Combinations You can change the configuration crossover combinations already created. Select [Unit → Change X-over → Combination...] from the menu to display the Crossover Combination screen. Crossover combination settings can be changed by way of the same procedures used for unit creation. 5.3. Changing the Crossover Slopes You can change the configuration crossover slopes already created. Select [Unit → Change X-over → Slope...
6. MEMORY VIEW The memory view is located at the upper left of the main screen. It shows the preset memory names, the crossfade time, and the preset memory numbers being currently selected. It is possible to recall preset memories and also to write data into the preset memories. Memory list Crossfade time Change button Store button • The preset memory being currently selected is highlighted in the memory list.
7. FLOW VIEW The flow view displays a block diagram that shows the signal-processing image of D-901 using functional boxes. Compressor (See p. 23.) Crossover (Xover) (See p. 36.) : Low-pass filter : High-pass filter Delay (See p. 40.) : Band-pass filter (High-pass filter + low-pass filter) Multi-band filter (See p. 34.) Signal indicator *1 Fader (See p. 32.) Auto mixing group (See p. 27.) Lock indicator *2 Feedback suppression function (See p. 42.) Effect/Echo (See p. 41.) Matrix (See p. 19.
8. CONTENTS VIEW Clicking the box in the flow view causes the corresponding contents view to be displayed under the flow view. 8.1. Matrix View (Bus Assignment and Crosspoint Gain Setting) The matrix view is displayed if you click the [Matrix] box. Crosspoint being selected (1) (2) (3) (Displayed in numerical form) (1) (2) (3) • indicates input and output signal routings. • A black, thicker frame indicates the crosspoint being selected. • The crosspoint turns on and off as it is double-clicked.
(3) Numerical value indication selection button Indicates the level setting at each Crosspoint by means of a numerical value if this button is pressed. To return the screen to the graphic display, press this button again. 8.2. Trim View (Input Trim Settings) The Trim view appears if you click the [Trim] box . (1) (2) (3) (1) Fader You can change the signal level of each channel by moving this fader up and down.
8.3. HPF/PEQ View (High-pass Filter/Equalizer Settings) The HPF/PEQ view is displayed if you click the [HPF/PEQ] box of High-pass Filter/Parametric Equalizer. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (Displayed in tabular form) (1) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (1) Filter control (2) Filter point list (3) Filter point Circles on the filter control window indicate operable filter points. Yellow circles refer to the selected filter points.
(6) Gain indication button [Gain (dB)] Displays the gain of the selected filter point. If you press this button, a dialog for gain setting is displayed, enabling you to set the gain by directly entering a numerical value. (Setting range: –15 to +15 dB) You can also change the gain in 0.5 dB units (can be changed to 0.1 dB units with the Option button) with the Up and Down buttons located on the right side. (7) Q indication button Displays the Q value of the selected filter point.
8.4. Comp/Leveler View (Compression/Auto-leveler Function Settings) The Comp/Leveler view is displayed if you click the Comp box (when selecting Compressor mode*) or Leveler box (when selecting Auto-Leveler mode*). * Selection of each mode for input channel can be performed in the Comp/Leveler view. Only the compression function is provided for output channel, while the auto-leveler function is not provided. 8.4.1.
(4) Input/output level meter Displays the input/output signal, the reduction (how much the compressor has worked) and the threshold levels by way of the following bar graph when the D-901 is operating during communications between the D-901 and the PC. Reduction level Threshold level Input signal level Output signal level If Stereo Link function is set to channels, the level meters of both left and right channels are simultaneously displayed.
(10) Comp ON/OFF button Displays the ON/OFF setting status of the compressor in each channel. Press this button to turn on or off each compressor. 8.4.2. Auto-leveler function settings (available only to the input channel) (2) (3) (1) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) Clicking the [Leveler All] tab causes the setting screen for all channels set to auto-leveler mode to appear. (1) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (1) Mode selection button [Comp/Leveler] Displays the compressor/auto-leveler mode.
(3) Input/Output level meter Displays the input/output signal and the target levels by way of the following bar graph when the D-901 is operating during communications between the D-901 and the PC. Target level Input signal level Output signal level If Stereo Link function is set to channels, the level meters of both left and right channels are simultaneously displayed.
8.5. Automix View (Auto-mixing Function Settings) Clicking the Automix box of Auto-mixing Function causes the Automix View to appear. 8.5.1. Gate function settings If you click the box of Auto-mixing Function, the screen of the [GATE] tab is first displayed. (2) (3) (1) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) Click the [Gate All] tab. The setting screen for all channels is then displayed.
(3) Input/Output level meter Displays the input/output signal and the threshold levels by way of the following bar graph when the D-901 is operating during communications between the D-901 and the PC. Threshold level Input signal level Output signal level If the hysteresis is set, both open and close threshold levels are displayed. Open threshold level Close threshold level If Stereo Link function is set for channels, the level meters of both left and right channels are simultaneously displayed.
(6) Gate threshold button [Gate Threshold (dB)] Displays the gate threshold level for each channel by means of numerical values. If you press this button, a dialog for threshold level setting is displayed, enabling you to set the level by directly entering a numerical value. (Setting range: –50 to +20 dB.) You can also change the threshold level in 1 dB units with the Up and Down buttons located on the right side.
8.5.2. NOM attenuation function settings Click the [NOM] tab. The NOM attenuation function setting screen for all channels is then displayed. (1) (2) (1) Auto-mixing group setting button [Automix Group] Sets the auto-mixing group assignment to each channel. Pressing this button permits groups to be selected from the pull-down menu. This setting can also be performed on the screen displayed by clicking [GATE], [Gate All] or [Ducker] tabs.
8.5.3. Ducker function settings Click the [Ducker] tab. The Ducker setting screen for all channels is then displayed. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) Auto-mixing group setting button [Automix Group] Sets the auto-mixing group assignment to each channel. Pressing this button permits groups to be selected from the pull-down menu. This setting can also be performed on the screen displayed by clicking [GATE], [Gate All] or [NOM] tabs.
8.6. Fader View (I/O Gain and I/O Group Trim Settings) Clicking the Fader box causes the Fader View to appear. 8.6.1. I/O gain settings The screen of the [Fader] tab is first displayed if you click the Fader box. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) Grouping button [Grouping] Displays the channel group number assigned to each channel. Press this button and select [Grouping → (Channel)] to perform the channel group setting.
8.6.2. I/O group trim settings Click the [Gr Trim] tab. The setting screen for the trim gain by means of fader operations is then displayed. (1) (2) (1) Fader If the channel group setting has been performed, the group trim gain for each channel can be changed by moving the fader up and down. (2) Group trim gain button [Gr Trim] Displays the group trim gain set for each channel by means of numerical values.
8.7. Filter View (Filter Function Settings) Click the Filter box of Multi-band Filter. The Filter View is then displayed. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (Displayed in tabular form) (1) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (1) Filter control (2) Filter point symbol Select the filter point from the filter point symbol as required. If you right-click a point on the filter point symbol, the popup menu shown at right is displayed.
(4) Frequency indication button [Freq. (Hz)] Displays the frequency of the selected filter point. If you press this button, a dialog for frequency setting is displayed, enabling you to set the frequency by directly entering a numerical value. (Setting range: 20 – 20,000 Hz) The setting can also be changed in 1/24 octave units (this step width can be changed with the Option button) with the use of the Up and Down buttons located on the right side.
8.8. Xover View (Crossover Function Settings) The Xover View is displayed if the , , or button of Xover is clicked. 8.8.1. Crossover function settings The screen of the [Xover] tab is first displayed if the box of Xover is clicked. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (8) (9) (10) The indication displayed at the upper right of the screen changes depending on the type of selected filter.
(Displayed in tabular form) (1) (3) (4) (5) (8) (9) (10) (1) Filter control (2) Filter point A circle on the filter control indicates the operable filter point. A yellow circle indicates the selected filter point. When selected/ When selected/ When selected/ When not selected: High-pass filter When not selected: Low-pass filter When not selected: Gain control You can change the cut-off frequency of the selected filter point if you click and drag the low-pass or highpass filter left and right.
(8) Table indication button The filter control is displayed in tabular form if this button is pressed. To return the screen to the original graphical display, press this button again. (9) Frequency response indication button Used to show or hide the Response View (see p. 47). (10) Scale change button If you press this button, a dialog for scale setting is displayed, enabling you to change the graph scale of the filter control.
8.8.2. Time correction settings between Xover boxes If you click the [Driver Alignment] tab, the setting screen for time correction between Xover boxes is displayed. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) Minimum variation unit selection button (Increments) Selects the minimum units of the delay time that can be changed with the Up and Down buttons.
8.9. Delay View (Delay Function Settings) If you click the Delay box, the Delay View is displayed. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) Minimum variation unit selection button (Increments) Selects the minimum units of the delay time that can be changed with the Up and Down buttons. (2) Option button If you press this button, a delay option dialog is displayed and you can select the unit of distance displayed on the delay distance indication button from meters, inches and feet.
8.10. Effect/Echo View (Effect/Echo Function Settings) If you click the Effect (Echo) box, the Effect/Echo View is displayed. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (1) Gain indication button [Output Gain (dB)] Displays the echo output gain. A dialog for gain setting is displayed if you press this button, enabling you to set the gain by directly entering a numerical value. Setting range: –∞ (–70) to 0 dB The Up and Down buttons located on the right side can also be used to change the value in 1 dB units.
(7) Echo ON/OFF button [On/Off] Displays the ON/OFF setting status of the echo function. Press this button to enable or disable the echo function. 8.11. FBS View (Feedback Suppression Function Settings) Clicking the FBS box of the feedback suppression function causes the FBS View to be displayed. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (Displayed in tabular form) (8) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (1) Dynamic mode button [DYNAMIC Mode] Displays the ON/OFF setting status of the dynamic mode.
(6) Scale change button If you press this button, a dialog is displayed, enabling you to change the scale of the characteristics graphic chart. (7) Table indication button Displays the filter status display area in tabular form. (8) Filter status indication area Displays the responses of the current dynamic mode filters and auto mode filters. Each filter's setting value is displayed in tabular form. 8.12.
8.13. Digital Input Module View (Available only when the D-923AE is used) Click the "D-923AE" box displayed on the input slot in the Flow View. The Digital Input Module View is then displayed. (1) (2) (3) (1) Channel status indication [Status] Displays the input signal status of the selected channel.
8.14. Stereo Input Module View (Available only when the D-936R is used) Click the "D-936R" box displayed on the input slot in the Flow View. The Stereo Input Module View is then displayed. (1) (2) (1) Mode indication button Displays the operation mode of the module. You can select the mode from the pull-down menu if you press this button. (2) ON/OFF control [1, 2, 3, 4] • Displays the ON/OFF setting status of the module's inputs 1 – 4. The input indicated by the set to ON.
8.15. Digital Input Module View (Available only when the D-937SP is used) Click the "D-937SP" box displayed on the input slot in the Flow View. The Digital Input Module View is then displayed. (4) (1) (2) (3) (1) Channel status indication [Status] Displays the input signal status of the selected channel. Display LOCK UNLOCK Non AUDIO Non PCM DTS CD Input signal status Normal. No cable connected or equipment power not turned on. Not an audio signal. Not PCM data. DTS CD.
9. RESPONSE VIEW Select [View → Response View] from the menu or press the Frequency response indication button on the HPF/PEQ, Filter or Xover View to show or hide the Response View. The Response View can display the output response and Xover response. 9.1. Output Response View • Displays an overall response from input to output. • Permits selection of Inputs routed by matrix for each output channel. • Permits display of 3 types of responses: amplitude, phase and group delay responses.
(5) Color change button If this button is pressed, a dialog for color setting is displayed, permitting the display colors of response curves of each channel to be changed. 9.2. Xover Response View • Displays crossover and filter response curves. • Displays each channel response, as well as their added overall response. • Displays the amplitude response, phase response, and group delay response.
(3) Measuring data import button You can simulate crossover settings of the multi-way speaker by importing measuring data. Press this button to select the channel from the pull-down menu. (4) Measuring data calibration button Press this button to display a dialog for response display calibration. Change "Amplitude" to calibrate the amplitude response, and "Receive Delay" to calibrate the phase response.
10. PRESET MEMORY SETTINGS There are 16 preset memories. You can freely recall them or write data into them. 10.1. Recalling the Preset Memory Select [Memory → Change → Memory (1 – 16)] from the menu. It is also possible to recall from the Memory View (see p. 17). 10.2. Writing Data into the Preset Memory Select [Memory → Store → Memory (1 – 16)] from the menu. It is also possible to write on the Memory View (see p. 17).
10.3. Preset Memory Crossfade Time Setting Select [Memory → Crossfade Time] from the menu. The crossfade time setting dialog is displayed. Set the crossfade time in seconds (10 s max. in 0.5 s units) when the currently selected preset memory is switched over to a newly recalled one. Setting the crossfade time in the All Memory box causes all preset memories (Memory 1 through 16) to be set for the same value.
10.5. Setting the Preset Memory Recalled When Power Is Turned On Select [Memory → Power ON → Last Memory/Memory (1 – 16)] from the menu.
11. STEREO LINK SETTINGS 11.1. Stereo Link Functions • Performing Stereo Link settings for adjoining channels (such as Channels 1 and 2, 3 and 4, and 5 and 6) causes the compressor/auto-leveler and filter signal processing parameters to be linked. If a signal processing parameter for either channel is modified, the corresponding parameter of the other "linked" channel also simultaneously changes. • The Stereo Link function can be independently set for input and output sides.
12. LEVEL MONITOR VIEW The Level Monitor View window permits monitoring of the D-901 mixer's input and output signal levels, the current NON/Ducker priority level, and the mixer's cooling fan operating condition while a connection is being established between the D-901 and the PC for communications. You can show or hide the view by selecting [View → Level Monitor View] from the menu. However, this menu selection is only valid while the D-901 and the PC are in communication mode.
13. COMMUNICATIONS Set the D-901 control mode to "PC CTRL" before starting communication between the D-901 and the PC. Note: For settings, refer to the instruction manual attached to the D-901. • Select [Remote → Comm Setting (S)] from the menu to display the following dialog. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) Auto-search button The initial setting is set to this button.
• To start communications with the PC, select [Remote → Connect...] from the menu. • Valid connections are being searched while the following dialog is displayed: • The following dialog is displayed if the PC and the connected D-901 mixer differ in memory contents: Note The "Current Memory No." on the screen is a memory number being currently recalled. • Set the transfer direction to "PC>>Unit" when transferring data from the PC to the D-901, and to "Unit>>PC" when transferring from the D-901 to the PC.
• Press the "Complete" button after data transfer is completed. • To terminate communications, select [Remote → Disconnect] from the menu. • Select [Remote → Bulk transmission] from the menu when transmitting PC data to the D-901 without displaying the confirmation screen of the memory contents of the PC and the connected D-901 unit. Notes · If the module configuration does not match, data cannot be transmitted even if "Bulk transmission" is selected.
14. USER LEVEL 14.1. What Is the User Level? The D-901 setting software features the following two different user levels that can be used in the Restriction Settings explained in the next section. • Administrator: If the user level is not set, Administrator is automatically selected for the level. Logging on as an administrator on the logon screen also sets the user level to Administrator. • Operator: If you do not log on as an administrator on the logon screen, the user level is set to Operator. 14.2.
14.3. Logging On When the User Level Is Enabled The following logon screen is displayed when the file is opened after the user level has been enabled: When logging on as an administrator, enter a set password and press the [OK] button. If a different method than this is used to close the logon screen, the user level is logged on as an operator. The level logged on is displayed on the right side of the status bar located at the lower part of the main screen.
15. RESTRICTION SETTINGS [Operations that can be restricted] • • • • • • Crossover combination change [Crossover Combination settings] Stereo Link settings and Fader group settings [Stereo link settings/Fader group settings] NOM attenuation change [NOM attenuation settings] Name change [Naming] Storage in memory [Storing Memories] Each functional box's parameter change [Performing Restriction settings] Step 1. Select [Option → Security Settings...] from the menu. The Security Settings dialog is displayed.
Step 2. Select the restriction level from the pull-down menu of each item of Restriction settings. You can set 4 different levels of restrictions for each item. Off Low Mid High Both administrators and operators can change the item and Restriction settings. Administrators can change the item and Restriction settings. Operators cannot change the item, but can change Restriction settings. Administrators can change the item and Restriction settings. Operators cannot change the item and Restriction settings.
If you select "Memory" from "Storing Memories" pull-down menu, the Restriction of store dialog for Restriction settings by memory is displayed, enabling you to set 4 different restriction levels for each memory. [Restricting each box's parameter change] It is possible to set restriction of parameter change to individual boxes displayed on the flow view. After selecting the box on the flow view, select [Edit → Write Protect to Box] from the menu.
16. PRINT You can print data of the file being edited. Step 1. Select [File → Print...] from the menu. The "Print Area" dialog is displayed. Step 2. Select the memory you want to print. 2-1. To print the contents of all memories, select "All" in "Memory." 2-2. To print selected memories, select the option "Selected" in "Memory" and using the 16 buttons located under it, select the memories to be printed. Step 3.
17. SETTINGS REQUIRED WHEN THE D-981, D-983, OR D-984VC IS USED 17.1. The Outline of the D-981, D-983, and D-984VC Mounting the optional D-981 or D-983 Remote Control Module, or the D-984VC VCA Control Module in the D901 Mixer permits the D-901's memory selection, input/output volume control, channel ON/OFF operations, and stereo input selection (the D-936R or D-937SP must be installed) to be remotely controlled from external equipment.
(3) Control The method of control given to the terminal. You can select "Make" or "Pulse" for the control method when the function is set to channel ON. • Make Channels are set to ON if each terminal is shorted to the C terminal, and to OFF if opened. • Pulse Channel settings toggle between ON and OFF as each terminal is shorted to the C terminal.
17.3.2. Input/output volume adjustment Assign the Volume Up or Down function to the terminal. Step 1. Press each terminal's Function button to select "Volume Up/Down" from the pull-down menu. The selected terminal's function is set to "Volume Up" and the terminal with the next number is set to "Volume Down." Step 2. Press the Position button to select "Input" or "Output" from the pull-down menu. The positions of the two terminals are simultaneously set to the selected contents. Step 3.
17.3.3. Channel ON/OFF Assign the channel ON/OFF function to the terminal. Step 1. Press each channel's Function button to select "Channel On/Off" from the pull-down menu. Step 2. Press the Control button to select the control method of "Make" or "Pulse" from the pull-down menu. Step 3. Press the Position button to select "Input" or "Output" from the pull-down menu. Step 4. Click the channel desired for ON/OFF setting in channel selection.
17.3.4. Stereo input Assign the stereo input function to the terminal. Step 1. Press each terminal's Function button to select "Line Input" from the pull-down menu. Step 2. Press the Position button to select the slot in which the corresponding D-936R or D-937SP is mounted from the pull-down menu. Step 3. Press the Parameter button to select the input desired for ON/OFF setting from the pull-down menu.
17.4. Contact Output Setting Screen Select [Option → External Control... → Contact output] from the menu. The Contact Output setting screen is then displayed. (1) Function Sets the function of the terminal. The individual terminal pins 1 – 8 are initially set to the "Preset memory 1 – 8," and other pins all set to "Break." • Break Always at break. • Make Always at make. • Memory Outputs memory selection status. • Channel On Outputs channel ON/OFF status.
17.5. Contact Output Function Assignment 17.5.1. Memory selection Assign the preset memory number (1 – 16) call tally to the terminal. Step 1. Press each terminal's Function button to select "Memory" from the pull-down menu. Step 2. Press the Parameter button to select the preset memory number from the pull-down menu.
17.5.2. Channel ON/OFF Assign the channel ON/OFF tally to the terminal. Step 1. Press each terminal's Function button to select "Channel On/Off" from the pull-down menu. Step 2. Press the Position button to select "Input" or "Output" from the pull-down menu. Step 3. Click the button of the channel used for status output operations in channel selection.
17.5.3. Contact input status Assign the contact input status tally to the terminal. Step 1. Press each terminal's Function button to select "Contact input" from the pull-down menu. Step 2. Press the Parameter button to select the contact input terminal used for status output operations from the pull-down menu. Note The contact inputs assignable by the D-981 and D-984VC are 1 – 8.
17.5.4. Stereo input Assign the stereo input selection tally to the terminal. Step 1. Press each terminal's Function button to select "Line input" from the pull-down menu. Step 2. Press the Position button to select the slot in which the corresponding D-936R or D-937SP is mounted from the pull-down menu. Step 3. Press the Parameter button to select the input used for status output operations.
18. PROTECT FUNCTION SETTINGS You can protect operations of the D-901 Mixer's front panel-mounted keys.
[Protect settings] Select [Option → Protect Settings] from the menu. A dialog for protect setting is then displayed. • Click each setting button to turn on or off the protect function. The dented button position indicates ON, and the raised position indicates OFF. • Click the [All keys] button to turn on the protect function for all key operations. • Select "LOCK" to enable the protect function. • Select "UNLOCK" to disable the protect function.
19. VIEW DISPLAY SWITCHING (SUPPLEMENT) Both docking and floating displays are possible in each view except the flow view. 19.1. Docking Displays In the following example, the docking display screen is shown. Flow view (fixed) Clicking the window border (indicated by the arrow) switches the docking display to the floating display.
19.2. Floating Displays In the following example, the memory view is shown in a floating display. • Floating displays can be switched to docking displays by double-clicking on the title bar. • The display can also be switched to a docking display by dragging-and-dropping the title bar to the desired location. • The memory display can also be switched from the menu. • The floating display can be moved and its display size changed.
20. SPECIFICATIONS 20.1. Software Specifications Operating System: Microsoft Windows 98 SE/Me/2000 and Windows XP Preset Memory: 16 memories 20.2. Communication Specifications Communication Method: Transmission Rate: Data Bit: Stop Bit: Parity: Connection Cable: RS-232C 115200 bps (38400 bps, 19200 bps, 9600 bps) 8 bits 1 bit Non-parity RS-232C straight cable 20.3. Setting Items and Setting Ranges Note: Underlined parameters are factory-preset. 20.3.1.
[Compressor Settings] Setting Item Threshold Level Ratio Attack Time Release Time Gain ON/OFF Setting Range –20 to +20 dB (0 dB), 1 dB steps 1:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1, ∞:1 0.2, 0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 1.
[Crossover Settings] Setting Item Cutoff Frequency Slope BS: Bessel BW: Butterworth LR: Likwitz-Riley VQ: Variable Q Q Setting Range 20 Hz – 20 kHz (1 kHz), 1/24 octave steps Through, 6 dB/oct, 12 dB/oct BS, 12 dB/oct VQ 12 dB/oct BW, 12 dB/oct LR, 18 dB/oct BS, 18 dB/oct VQ 18 dB/oct BW, 24 dB/oct BS, 24 dB/oct BW, 24 dB/oct LR 0.500 – 2.563 (51 points) Q2 24 dB/oct VQ 0.500 – 2.563 (51 points) 0.500 – 2.563 (51 points) –15 to +15 dB (0 dB), 0.
[Filter Settings] Filter Type Parametric Equalizer (PEQ) High-pass Filter (HPF) Low-pass Filter (LPF) High Shelving Filter Low Shelving Filter Horn Equalizer (Horn EQ) Notch Filter All-pass Filter Setting Item Gain Center frequency Q Cutoff frequency Slope Q Cutoff frequency Slope Q Gain Rolloff frequency Gain Rolloff frequency Gain Center frequency Q Center frequency Q ON/OFF Setting Range –15 to +15 dB (0 dB), 0.1 dB steps 20 Hz – 20 kHz (1 kHz), 1/24 octave steps 0.267 – 69.
20.3.2. Auto mixing function [Auto-Mixing Group Settings] Setting Item Auto-Mixing Group Setting Range GROUP A, GROUP B, GROUP C, GROUP D [Level Sense Settings] Setting Item Attack Time Release Time Setting Range 0.2, 0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 1.
20.3.4. Settings when the D-936R is used Setting Item Line Input Mode Line Selection Setting Range MIX ALL, SELECT 1, 2, 3, 4 (factory-preset: all On) 20.3.5. Settings when the D-937SP is used Setting Item Line Sel Setting Range 1, 2, 3, 4 20.3.6.
