Software INSTRUCTIONS DIGITAL STEREO Mixer M-864D (Version 2.2.0) Thank you for purchasing TOA’s Digital Stereo Mixer. Please carefully follow the instructions in this manual to ensure long, trouble-free use of your equipment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. M-864D PC SOFTWARE OUTLINE ....................................................... 4 2. SOFTWARE SETUP ........................................................................................ 5 2.1. Installing the M-864D PC Software ........................................................................ 5 2.2. Uninstalling the M-864D PC Software ................................................................... 7 3. STARTING THE SOFTWARE ..............................................
10.2. Contact Input Settings ....................................................................................... 10.3. Contact Output Settings ..................................................................................... 10.4. ZM Remote Controller Settings .......................................................................... 10.5. External Control Port Setting ............................................................................. 10.6. External Control Command Send Setting ..........
1. M-864D PC SOFTWARE OUTLINE The M-864D performs settings of the following acoustic signal processing functions and those necessary for the control input and output I/F using dedicated setting software.
2. SOFTWARE SETUP 2.1. Installing the M-864D PC Software Terminate all other application programs in operation before installation. Follow the procedures below to install. Step 1. Insert the supplied CD into the PC’s CD drive. Step 2. Open the CD drive from the “Explorer” or “My Computer.” The “English” folder, “Japanese” folder, and other contents are displayed. Step 3. Open the “English” folder. Step 4. Open the “M864D_PC_Software” folder. Step 5. Double-click the “setup.exe.
Step 7. Check the contents of the window, then click the [Next] button. The following window is displayed. Step 8. If necessary, change the folder into which the software will be installed, then click the [Next] button. The following window is displayed. Step 9. Start installation according to the instructions on the screen. Note If the .NET Framework is not installed in the PC, follow the on-screen instructions to install it. Connection to the internet is required. Step 10.
2.2. Uninstalling the M-864D PC Software Step 1. Click the Start button on the PC’s desktop, and select [Setting The “Control Panel” window is displayed. Control Panel]. Step 2. Double-click the following icon. • Windows Vista and Windows 7: “Programs and Features” • Windows XP: “Add or Remove Programs” The currently installed program will then be displayed. Step 3. Select “M864D PC Software.” Step 4. Click the following button to uninstall the software.
4. INITIAL OPERATION SELECTION SCREEN Starting the M-864 PC Software displays the Initial Operation Selection screen. Depending on the job to be done, select the [File New], [File Open], or [Connect] button. 1. File New The display switches to the Main screen (see p. 11). 2. File Open The Open dialog is displayed. Select the file to be opened and click the [Open] button. The file opens and the display switches to the Main screen (see p. 11).
3. Connect Units are automatically detected and the Unit’s IP Setting dialog is displayed. Units that are available and not available for communications are displayed in the “Connectable units” and “Unconnectable units” lists. If no units from which to receive data are shown, click the [Add] button to display more units. Selecting this button causes the “Add target unit” dialog to be displayed (see the Add target unit dialog below).
• Communication Dialog Reception status is indicated. (See p. 120 "Preset" and p. 120 "Static.") Select [Cancel] button to return the display to the Initial Operation Selection screen.
5. MAIN SCREEN AND INDIVIDUAL VIEWS After initial operation selection settings, the Main screen is displayed.
5.1. Menu View The Menu view is located in the upper left section of the Main screen. Clicking on the individual tabs in the Menu view displays the menu icons related to each corresponding function. Click on a menu icon to execute its function. Note: Clicking the ALT key displays the shortcut keys of the ribbon menu. 5.1.1. Menu Term Description [Application] New: Creates (sets) a new data file. Open... : Calls up the existing data file.
[Network] Connect: Connects the unit to a PC for online processing. (See p. 75.) Disconnect: Disconnects the unit from a PC for offline processing. (See p. 80.) Note The unit’s setting does not change while in the offline state even if it is changed with a PC. Connection Setting: Allows you to perform network settings and to designate the unit’s IP address to which this software can access. Auto Connect: Makes an automatic connection when the file is opened next time.
5.2. Status View The Status view is located in the upper right section of the Main screen. The Status view consists of Memory, Unit and Connection views. Memory View Unit View Connection View The Status view displays information related to the unit to be set. 5.2.1. Memory view Displays the name and number of the currently selected Preset Memory (see p. 102). Click “Store” to write to Preset Memory. Clicking the Preset Memory name and number displays the Memory List panel (see p. 71). 5.2.2.
5.3. Main View The Main view can be changed with the selection of one of the following 5 different views: Flow view, Operation view, Level Monitor view, Contact Monitor view, and Remote Monitor view. 5.3.1. Main view selector Tabs for selecting individual view displays are provided on the left-hand side of the Main view. Clicking on these tabs switches the Main view display to the selected view.
5.3.2. Flow view Displays the unit’s signal processing image by means of a signal flow consisting of Function and Level Meter boxes, which indicate the unit’s signal processing operation, and a straight line connecting the input and output. Signal input is at the left of the centrally located signal flow matrix box, and signal output at the right. To change signal processing settings, click each of the signal processing function boxes. A pop-up sub-view is displayed, permitting changes to be entered.
5.3.3. Operation view Looking like a mixer console, this view is used to operate the unit’s signal processing functions. To change signal processing settings, click each of the signal processing function boxes. A pop-up sub-view is displayed, permitting changes to be entered. The following operations can be performed for each function box using the menu displayed by right-clicking the box. Data can be copied and pasted by dragging and dropping the box.
5.3.4. Level monitor view Monitors the unit’s input and output signal levels. Can only be displayed while in online mode. Clicking on the Mono In, Stereo In, Mono Out, or Rec Out level meter boxes displayed in the Flow view highlights the selected box in a blue frame. In the Level Monitor view, the module corresponding to the selected box is also highlighted in a blue frame.
5.3.5. Contact monitor view Monitors the unit’s contact input and output statuses. Can only be displayed while in online mode. 5.3.6. Remote monitor view Monitors the operation statuses of the connected ZM Remote controllers connected to the unit. Can only be displayed while in online mode.
5.4. Detail Setting View Use the pop-up sub-view to set signal processing details (parameters, names, etc.). 5.4.1. Pop-up sub-view Clicking on any signal processing function box in the Flow or Operation views displays a pop-up sub-view that allows signal processing settings to be changed. To close the pop-up sub-view, click the [Close] button located in the upper right corner of the view, or click outside the view.
6. MAIN VIEW Details of each view within the Main view are explained below: 6.1. Flow View Displays the unit’s signal processing image by means of a signal flow consisting of Function and Level Meter boxes, which indicate the unit’s signal processing operation, and a straight line connecting the input and output. Signal input section is at the left of the centrally located signal flow matrix box, and signal output section at the right. 6.1.1.
[Gain] Statuses of the phantom power ON/OFF, PAD, low-cut filter and gain are displayed. (1) Phantom power (3) Low-cut filter (2) PAD (4) Gain 1. Phantom Power Displayed in orange when the phantom power is ON, and in black when the phantom power is OFF. 2. PAD Displayed in orange when PAD is ON, and in black when PAD is OFF. 3. Low-Cut Filter Displays a curve as shown in the figure above when the low-cut filter is ON, or a straight line as shown in the figure below when OFF. 4.
[Tone] Roughly displays the frequency characteristics curve set with the tone control. Frequency characteristics are indicated by a flat straight line when BASS, MID and TREBLE gains are all set to 0 dB. For tone settings, see p. 52, “Function Box.” [FBS] Roughly displays the frequency characteristics curve of the Feedback Suppressor (FBS) filter. For FBS settings, see p. 54, “Function Box.
6.1.2. Stereo input Two-channel stereo inputs have the following boxes: [Channel information] The stereo input’s channel numbers and channel names are displayed. Channel No. Channel name [Trim] Displays MIX ALL/SELECT mode, and ON/OFF status, name and gain of A, B and C inputs. Mode (MIX ALL or SELECT) ON/OFF status (orange: ON, blue: OFF) Name Gain Each gain is also indicated by a gray bar extending from the left. The figure below shows Input B is selected and its gain is set to –36 dB.
[Fader] Displays individual gain values of the FRONT fader (fader on the unit’s front panel), PC VOL. (setting software fader) and EXT VOL. (external control of the ZM Remote controller, etc.), as well as their total gain value. When grouping has been set, the corresponding group number is displayed. Group number Each gain is also indicated by a bar extending from the left. Note: Gains for both L and R stereo channels are interlocked. Faders set to “Disable” in the fader settings (see p.
6.1.3. Matrix • Displays the monaural input (1 – 8) to monaural output (1 – 4) assignment. • During the Auto-Mute operation, the monaural input working as the mute trigger is displayed with a flashing point(s). (Only while in online mode) • Displays the stereo input (1 – 2) to monaural output (1 – 4) assignment. • The stereo input being muted by the AutoMute function is displayed with a flashing point(s).
[Fader] Displays individual gain values of the FRONT fader (fader on the unit’s front panel), PC VOL. (setting software fader) and EXT VOL. (external control of the ZM Remote controller, etc.), as well as their total gain value. When grouping has been set, the corresponding group number is displayed. Each gain is also indicated by a bar extending from the left. Faders set to “Disable” in the fader settings (see p. 99) are not displayed. The FRONT fader gain is displayed only while in online mode.
6.1.5. Recording output Two-channel recording outputs have the following boxes: [Fader] Displays individual gain values of the REC OUT VOL. (volume control on the unit’s front panel), PC VOL. (PC software fader) and EXT VOL. (external control of the ZM Remote controller, etc.), as well as their total gain value. When grouping has been set, the corresponding group number is displayed. Each gain is also indicated by a bar extending from the left. Faders set to “Disable” in the configuration settings (see p.
6.2. Operation View Looking like a mixer console, this view is used to operate the unit’s signal processing functions.
6.2.1. Monaural input The 8-channel monaural input is comprised of the following elements shown in the figure below: Level meter Gain Tone FBS Assign Channel information Channel No. Channel name Channel ON/OFF button Total gain Grouping No. PC fader gain Fader box PC fader Fader button [Level meter] Displays the monaural input level. The post-processing gain level is displayed. The level meter is only displayed while in online mode.
[Gain] Statuses of the phantom power ON/OFF, PAD, low-cut filter and gain are displayed. (1) Phantom power (3) Low-cur filter (2) PAD (4) Gain 1. Phantom Power Displayed in orange when the phantom power is ON, and in black when the phantom power is OFF. 2. PAD Displayed in orange when PAD is ON, and in black when PAD is OFF. 3. Low-Cut Filter Displayed as shown in the figure above when the low-cut filter is ON, and as shown in the figure below when the filter is OFF. 4. Gain Displays gain values.
[Assign] Displays the monaural output (1 – 4) assignment. A yellow triangle is displayed if Assign is set to ON, and a gray triangle if set to OFF. The triangle varies in size depending on gain. For Assign settings, see p. 61, “Function Box.” [Channel information] The monaural input’s channel numbers and channel names are displayed. [Channel ON/OFF button] Switches the channel to ON or OFF. This setting interlocks with the grouping setting for EXT VOL.
[PC fader gain] Displays PC software fader gains in dB. Clicking the box displays the dialog for gain settings, allowing gain values to be entered. The gain is interlocked with the fader shown below. [PC fader] The PC software fader is operational and interlocked with the PC fader gains shown above. The blue bar at left indicates the FRONT fader (fader on the unit’s front panel) gains. The green bar at right indicates the EXT VOL. (external ZM Remote controller, etc.) gains. FRONT fader gain bar EXT VOL.
6.2.2. Stereo input Two-channel stereo inputs are comprised of the following elements in the figure shown below: Level meter Trim Tone Auto mute Assign Channel information Channel No. Channel name Channel ON/OFF button Total gain Grouping No. PC fader gain Fader box PC fader Fader button [Level meter] Displays the stereo input level. The post-Trim processing level is displayed. The level meter is only displayed while in online mode.
[Trim] Displays MIX ALL/SELECT mode, and ON/OFF status of A, B and C inputs. Input A ON/OFF status Input C ON/OFF status Input B ON/OFF status Mode (MIX ALL or SELECT) Note: Inputs A, B and C are displayed in orange when ON and black when OFF. Status is displayed as shown in the following figure when in SELECT mode. Note: This display shows that Input C is selected. For trim settings, see p. 48, “Function Box.” [Tone] Roughly displays the frequency characteristics curve set with the tone control.
[Assign] Displays the monaural output (1 – 4) assignment. A yellow triangle is displayed if Assign is set to ON, and a gray triangle if set to OFF. The triangle varies in size depending on gain. For Assign settings, see p. 61, “Function Box.” [Channel information] The stereo input’s channel numbers and channel names are displayed. [Channel ON/OFF button] Switches the channel to ON or OFF. This setting interlocks with the grouping setting for EXT VOL.
[PC fader] The PC software fader is operational and interlocked with the PC fader gains on the previous page. The blue bar at left indicates the FRONT fader (fader on the unit’s front panel) gains. The green bar at right indicates the EXT VOL. (external control of the ZM Remote controller, etc.) gains. FRONT fader gain bar EXT VOL. gain bar Faders set to “Disable” in the fader settings (see p. 99) are not displayed. The FRONT fader gain is displayed only while in online mode.
6.2.3. Monaural Output The 4-channel monaural output is comprised of the following elements shown in the figure below: Level meter PEQ (Parametric equalizer) ARC (Automatic resonance control) Attenuator Channel information Channel No. Channel name Channel ON/OFF button Total gain Grouping No. PC fader gain Fader box PC fader Fader button [Level meter] Displays the monaural output level. The pre-attenuator processing level is displayed. The level meter is only displayed while in online mode.
[PEQ (Parametric equalizer)] Roughly displays the frequency characteristics curve set with the PEQ. Frequency characteristics are indicated by a flat straight line when all gains are set to 0 dB. For PEQ settings, see p. 63, “Function Box.” [ARC (Automatic resonance control)] Roughly displays the frequency characteristics curve of the ARC sound field compensating filter. Frequency characteristics are indicated by a flat straight line when all sound field compensating filters are set to 0 dB gain.
[Grouping number] Displays the PC (software) fader’s grouping number. Clicking this button opens the dialog for selecting the grouping number. The color corresponding to the group is displayed to the right of the grouping number. Further, the grouping settings for EXT VOL. gains (external control of the ZM Remote controller, etc.) are displayed far right of the box in the color corresponding to the group. Group No.
[Fader button] Clicking this button displays the pop-up sub-view for fader detail settings, allowing the fader settings to be changed. (See p. 49.) 6.2.4. Recording output The 2-channel recording output is comprised of the following elements shown in the figure below: Level meter Attenuator Assign Channel information Channel No. Channel name Channel ON/OFF button Total gain Grouping No. PC fader gain Fader box PC fader Fader button [Level meter] Displays the recording output level.
[Attenuator] Displays attenuator gains (dB). Gains are also indicated by a bar extending from the left. For attenuator settings, see p. 70, “Function Box.” [Assign] Displays the monaural output (1 – 4) assignment. Displayed in orange if the monaural output assignment is set to ON, and in black if set to OFF. Note: This figure shows that monaural outputs 1 and 3 are assigned. For Assign settings, see p. 61, “Function Box.
[Grouping number] Displays the PC (software) fader’s grouping number. Clicking this button opens the dialog for selecting the grouping number. The color corresponding to the group is displayed to the right of the grouping number. Further, the grouping settings for REC OUT VOL. gains (REC OUT volume control on the unit’s front panel) are displayed far left of the box, and those for EXT VOL. gains (external control of the ZM Remote controller) are displayed far right in the color corresponding to the group.
6.3. Level Monitor View Monitors the unit’s input and output signal levels. Can only be displayed while in online mode. This view is interlocked with the monaural input, stereo input, monaural output and recording output level meter boxes displayed in the Flow view. 6.3.1. Level meter box The level meter box is only displayed in the Flow view while connected online. If the level meter box is clicked, it is highlighted with a blue frame. 6.3.2.
[Channel name] Displays the channel name. [Level meter] Indicates the signal level with a bar graph. Channel kind Signal level Mono In, Stereo In, Mono Out +18 dB to Peak: Red +6 to +18 dB: Yellow Under +6 dB: Green Rec Out +4 dB to Peak: −8 to +4 dB: Under −8 dB: Red Yellow Green The post-gain processing level is displayed for the monaural input, and the post-Trim processing level for the stereo input, and the pre-attenuator processing level for both monaural and recording outputs. 6.4.
6.5. Remote Monitor View Monitors the operating status of the connected ZM Remote controller. This view is only displayed while in online mode. Displays the ZM Remote controller’s ID number, model number, function and name allocated to the button and volume control, and LED ON/OFF statuses of the button and volume control. The indication “Error! None (or Model No. of ZM Remote controller) Recognized!” is displayed when a failure is detected in the connection between the unit and the ZM Remote controller.
7. FUNCTION BOX Use the pop-up sub-view to set the details of each signal processing function (parameters, names, etc.). In the Flow View (see p. 21) or the Operation View (see p. 29), clicking each function box displays the current settings on the pop-up sub-view (see p. 20) and allows the setting to be changed. Function box settings are explained below using the pop-up sub-view’s operation screen: 7.1.
7.2. Trim This is a function box for the stereo input function and is used to set the MIX ALL/SELECT mode, ON/OFF statuses and names of each of input sources A, B and C, and gains. (1) MIX ALL Mode (2) SELECT Mode (3) A/B/C Source Control Control Details for sources A, B and C (4) ON/OFF (5) Name (6) Trim Control 1. MIX/ALL Mode Clicking this button sets it to MIX ALL mode and illuminates the display in orange.
7.3. Fader This function box is for monaural input, stereo input, monaural output and recording output. • Fader Type and Name Fader Type FRONT FADER PC VOL. EXT VOL. REC OUT VOL. Fader Name Remarks FRONT fader Fader on the unit’s front panel PC VOL. fader PC software and external control protocol EXT VOL. fader ZM Remote controller and contact control REC OUT VOL.
[Recording output] (1) Channel name (2) Channel ON/OFF button (3) Fader box total gain (7) PC VOL. grouping number (13) REC OUT VOL. grouping number (8) EXT VOL. grouping number (14) REC OUT VOL. gain (9) EXT VOL. bypass settings (10) EXT VOL. gain (5) PC VOL. gain (15) REC OUT VOL. fader (11) EXT VOL. fader (12) PC VOL. fader 1. Channel Name Displays the channel name. Clicking the channel name indicator allows its name to be changed. 2. Channel ON/OFF button Switches the channel to ON or OFF.
8. EXT VOL. Grouping Number Displays the EXT VOL. fader’s grouping number. The color corresponding to the group is displayed to the right of the grouping number. Clicking this button opens the dialog for grouping number selection. 12. PC VOL. Fader Displays the fader position corresponding to the gain value set with the PC VOL. gain (5). This fader is interlocked with the PC VOL. gain (5) and can be operated by dragging the fader knob. 13. REC OUT VOL. Grouping Number Displays the REC OUT VOL.
7.4. Tone This function box for monaural and stereo inputs is used to set tone using the BASS, MID and TREBLE filters accessible at 3 points.
6. Lock Button Used for locking frequencies or gains when dragging the BASS, MID or TREBLE filter points. Clicking “Freq. Unlock” at left changes the indication, locking the frequency. If the frequency is locked, it becomes unchangeable even if the filter point is dragged left and right. Clicking the same button again restores the previous display and releases the lock. Clicking “Gain Unlock” at right changes the indication, locking the gain.
7.5. FBS (Feedback Suppressor Function) This function box is for monaural input and is used to set the FBS filter. (1) Filter control field (2) Minimum frequency adjustment button (3) Maximum frequency adjustment button (4) Maximum amplitude adjustment button (5) Dynamic mode button (6) Clear dynamic button (7) Filter point control (8) Filter point guard button (13) Minimum amplitude adjustment button (9) Lock button (10) Graph/Table display (11) Scale setting button selector button 1.
6. Clear Dynamic Button Clears the set parameters of all FBS filter points that have been automatically created when acoustic feedback was detected in dynamic mode. Notes • Protected filter points are not cleared. • This button can be operated only while in online mode. 10. Graph/Table Display Selector Button Switches the display of the filter control field. “Graph”: The button is displayed in gray and the filter control field is placed in graph display mode.
Step settings each time the button is clicked. Clicking the amplitude indication in the center opens the dialog for amplitude entry. D. Minimum Amplitude Settings Sets the minimum amplitude for the graph display (i.e. sets the lower limit of the graph). The downward pointing triangle button decreases the amplitude and the upward pointing triangle button increases the amplitude. The amplitude varies by values set in the Step settings each time the button is clicked.
7.6. Auto-Mute This function box for stereo input is used to set the Auto-Mute function* for each of monaural output channels 1 – 4. * This function attenuates the stereo input level when the monaural input signal level exceeds the threshold. All monaural inputs 1 – 8 become triggers that attenuate the stereo input level. Threshold can be set individually for each monaural input. Attenuation and hold time can be set individually for stereo inputs 1 and 2.
2. Threshold Settings Indication Indicates the start threshold of the monaural input that becomes the Auto-Mute trigger. For more information on the Auto-Mute function, see p. 118, “Automatic mute function” in the Glossary. 3. Monaural Channel Selector Button Selects the monaural input channel for which the start threshold is set. Clicking the button selects the corresponding channel, turning that button’s color to orange. 6.
7.7. Matrix This function box is used for monaural input, stereo input, monaural output and recording output signal routing. Notes • The Matrix Function box is displayed in the Flow view, and not displayed in the Operation view. • The Matrix Function box is interlocked with the Assign Function box.
1. Input Channel Display Displays information (name and number) for each monaural and stereo input channel. 2. Monaural Output Channel Display Displays information (name and number) for each monaural output channel. 3. Mono Assign Selector Button Stereo input can be assigned to monaural Outputs 1 – 4. Usually, the Stereo Assign mode is used for assignment to monaural Outputs 1 and 2, however the Mono Assign mode can also be used. For assignment to monaural Outputs 3 and 4, always use the Mono Assign mode.
7.8. Assign This function box is used for monaural input, stereo input and recording output signal routing. Notes • The Assign Function box is displayed in the Operation view, and not displayed in the Flow view. • The Assign Function box is interlocked with the Matrix Function box. [Monaural Input and Stereo Input Assignments] (1) Input channel display (2) Output channel No. (5) Crosspoint gain control (3) ON/OFF button (4) Crosspoint gain display [Recording Output Assignment] (2) Output channel No.
4. Crosspoint Gain Display A yellow triangle indicates the gain by varying in size depending on the crosspoint gain set with the Crosspoint Gain Control (5). 5. Crosspoint Gain Control Used to set the crosspoint gain. Use the downward pointing triangle button to reduce the gain, and the upward pointing button to increase the gain. Clicking the gain indication in the center opens the dialog for gain entry. Dragging in the vicinity of the center of the volume control allows gain settings to be changed.
7.9. PEQ This function box for monaural outputs is used to compensate for each output’s frequency characteristics with a 5-point parametric equalizer. (1) Filter control field (2) Filter point , (3) Filter point initial value Filter point control Filter point No. (4) Frequency control (5) Gain control (6) Q control (7) ON/OFF button (8) Lock button (9) Resolution button (10) Q indicator button(11) Grouping button 1. Filter Control Field PEQ frequency characteristics are displayed by a graph.
7. ON/OFF Button Sets each filter point to ON or OFF. ON: Filter is enabled (orange display). OFF: Filter is disabled (blue display). The filter is bypassed if set to OFF. 8. Lock Button Used to enable or disable the locking of frequencies or gains when dragging filter points. Clicking “Freq. Unlock” at left changes the indication, locking the frequency. If the frequency is locked, it becomes unchangeable even if the filter point is dragged left and right.
7.10. ARC This function box for monaural output is used to set the Automatic Resonance Control (ARC) function for each of output channels 1 – 4.
5. Detail Settings Panel Individual Settings, Global Settings and Measurement Settings can be performed through tab selection. (1) Individual Settings Filter point No. D. ON/OFF Button Used to set each filter point to ON or OFF. ON: Filter is enabled (orange display). OFF: Filter is disabled (blue display). The filter is bypassed if set to OFF. (2) Global Settings A. Frequency control B. Gain control C. Q control D. ON/OFF button E. Default button A. Frequency Control Sets each filter point’s frequency.
(3) Measurement Settings A. Measurement start frequency settings button B. Measurement stop frequency settings button C. Sweep time settings button D. Output level compensation button E. Measurement button F. Initialize button A. Measurement Start Frequency Settings Button Sets the measurement start frequency. The downward pointing triangle button decreases the frequency and the upward pointing triangle button increases the frequency. B.
10. Scale Setting Button Clicking this button while the filter control field is in graph display mode displays the dialog for setting the graph’s scale. A. Minimum frequency settings C. Maximum amplitude settings D. Minimum amplitude settings E. Step settings B. Maximum frequency settings A. Minimum Frequency Settings Sets the minimum frequency for graph display (i.e. sets the left edge of the graph).
[ARC operating procedures] Before Starting Operation: Set the external equipment sound volume and other settings to actual usage conditions to ensure that sound can be amplified at an appropriate volume level. Note Connect the microphone to MONO INPUT 1. Connect the unit to a PC to allow communications between the two. Measurements for all ARC boxes connected to the MONO OUTPUTs to which the MONO INPUT 1 is assigned are performed simultaneously.
Step 6. Adjust the filter. 6-1. Adjust the filter strength. The automatically created filter is set to a standard level of strength. To adjust it, use the Global Gain Control button located on the global settings panel of the Detail Settings panel. (See p. 66.) Click the lower [Aggressive] button to make the filter relatively stronger, or the upper [Moderate] button to modulate its strength. To return the filter to standard strength, click the [Normal] button in the center.
8. STATUS VIEW The Status view is located in the upper right section of the Main screen. The Status view is comprised of Memory view, Unit view and Connection view. Memory View Unit View Connection View 8.1. Memory View Displays the name and the number of the currently selected Preset Memory (see p. 102). If “Store” is also clicked, data can be written in the Preset Memory. Clicking the Preset Memory name and number displays the Memory List panel.
8.1.1. Changing the Preset Memory Select the Preset Memory button to be changed and click the [Change] button. Example: Changing to Preset Memory 6 Step 2. Click the [Change] button. Step 1. Select Preset Memory 6. 8.1.2. Storing edit contents in the Preset Memory To store the edit content, select the Preset Memory button in which the contents are to be stored, then click the [Store] button. Example: Storing in Preset Memory 6 Step 2. Click the [Store] button. Step 1. Select Preset Memory 6.
8.1.3. Deleting edit contents To discard the contents in edit, click the [Trash] button. After the contents are deleted, the previously stored pre-edit parameters are loaded. Note: Once the edit contents have been deleted, they cannot be restored. Click the [Trash] button. For each Preset Memory’s name and crossfade time settings, see p. 102, “Preset Memory Settings” in the Configuration settings.
8.2. Unit View The unit’s name and IP address are displayed. (1) Unit Name (2) Unit IP address (3) User Level 1. Unit Name Displays the unit’s name. 2. Unit IP Address The unit’s IP address is displayed. For the unit IP address, see p. 76, “Connection Settings” in the “Communication Settings.” 3. User Level The user level is displayed. For the user level, see p. 113, “User Level and Prohibition Settings.” 8.3. Connection View This view displays the unit’s status.
9. Communication settings 9.1. Connections between a PC and the Unit Connect a PC and the M-864D to a switching hub using LAN straight cables individually. M-864D LAN connection terminal Switching hub PC with the M-864D PC Software installed Category 5 or higher shielded twisted pair straight cable for LAN (with RJ45 connectors) 9.2. Method to Enable Communications between the PC and the Unit Step 1. Perform network settings by selecting [Network (See p. 76, “Connection Settings.”) Step 2.
9.3. Connection Settings Perform settings needed to communicate with the units in this section. Network settings can be made. Step 1. Select [Network Connection Setting] from the menu. Network settings of the units found on the network are displayed. The table below shows the factory preset settings for each unit. IP address Subnet mask Default gateway 4 192.168.14.1 255.255.255.0 0.0.0.0 5 2 3 6 If no unit was detected: Install the undetected unit within the reach of broadcast packet.
Step 2. Change the unit’s network setting. Select the unit for which you want to change the network setting, then click the [Modify IP setting] button. The IP Setting screen is displayed. Set the IP address, then click the [OK] button. Step 3. Transmit changed setting data to the unit. Clicking the [Send the setting] button transmits the IP settings to the corresponding unit and network setting for the unit is changed. 4 5 Step 4. Add the unit to be connected via a router in a list.
Step 5. Delete the unit from the list. Select the unit to be deleted, then click the[Delete] button. The selected unit is deleted from the list. Step 6 Click the[Next] button, then the Firmware version check screen is displayed. 8 7 10 • When the firmware version of the M-864D is older than that the M-864D software supports, the M-864D is displayed in the Uncontrollable units list. • If a unit that does not need to be controlled is displayed, advance to Step 7 to delete it from the list.
9.4. Communications Connect to the unit displayed “Connectable units” field in the Unit’s IP setting screen. Step 1. Select [Network Connect] from the menu. While the screen below is displayed, the target unit designated with the connection settings are being detected. Note If no units on the network have been set for the connection settings, the Unit’s IP Setting screen is displayed. Perform network settings in the same manner as in the steps on p. 76, “Connection Settings.
Step 2. Match both setting data of the PC and the unit if not identical. To enable communications between the PC and the unit, both setting data must be the same. If data is different between the PC and the target unit, the Communication screen appears indicating “Different” in the Status column during connection. Designate the transfer direction “PC >> Unit” or “Unit >> PC,” and click the [Update] button. Then, all unmatched setting data is simultaneously transferred in the designated direction. Step 3.
10. REMOTE SETTINGS Set contact input and output functions, ZM Remote Controller control functions, and the external control port. 10.1. Remote Function Overview 10.1.1. Contact input and output functions Various functions can be allocated to the contact input and output by changing the settings on the contact input and contact output setting screens. To permit external control by connected equipment, short terminals 1 – 8 to the C terminal.
10.1.3. External control port Set the port number of the external control port (the port to be externally controlled from the external device). For details, see p. 91, “External Control Port Setting.” 10.1.4. External control command send function Performs command control to the external devices via TCP/IP Commands can be sent to the external devices by means of a contact input or the control signal from the ZM Remote controller that works as a trigger. For details, see p.
• Function Settings The following functions can be set for each terminal: [Channel On/Off] Switches the selected channels On or Off. Use the “Position” and “Channel/Contact” columns to select the channel. The On/Off control method differs depending on the “Control” column settings. Make: Channels are set to On when their terminals are shorted to the C terminal, and to Off when opened. Pulse: Channels alternate between On and Off when their terminals are shorted to the C terminal. [EXT VOL.
10.3. Contact Output Settings Select [Remote Output] from the Menu view to display the Contact Output Settings screen. This setting item is related to the system. (1) Terminal No. (3) Parameter (5) Position (2) Function (4) Control (6) Channel/Contact 1. Terminal No. Displays the contact output terminal number (1 – 8). 2. Function Displays the function assigned to the terminal. Clicking the button permits the function to be selected. Select “Break” when assigning no function to the terminal. 3.
• Function Settings The following functions can be set for each terminal: [Break] The terminal remains open. [Make] The terminal remains closed (shorted to the C terminal). [Channel On/Off] Provides a Make or Break contact for the specified channel On/Off. Select the channel in the “Position” and “Channel/Contact” columns. The terminal is closed (Make contact) when the channel is On, and open (Break contact) when the channel is Off.
[Remote Switched Out] Outputs a Make or Break contact by ON/OFF operation control from the ZM Remote Controller or other externally connected device. Both momentary type and latch type are available for the terminal control method. Select either type in the “Control” Column. Below is the operation diagram for each type of control method.
10.4. ZM Remote Controller Settings Selecting [Remote Setting] from the Menu view displays the ZM Remote Controller Settings screen. This setting item is related to the system. (1) ZM Remote Controller selection button (2) Setting screen (3) Address indication (7) Function button (8) Parameter 1 button (4) Type (5) Button or volume control No. (6) Name 1. ZM Remote Controller Selection Button Displays both the address and ZM Remote Controller model number.
4. Type The ZM Remote Controller’s type is displayed. : None : ZM-9011 : ZM-9012 : ZM-9013 : ZM-9014 5. Button or Volume Control No. The ZM Remote Controller’s button number or volume control number is displayed. 6. Name The names of the ZM Remote Controller’s buttons and volume control are displayed. Clicking this button permits the name to be entered. 7. Function Button Functions assigned to the ZM Remote Controller’s buttons and volume control are displayed.
[EXT VOL. Gain] Used to increase or reduce the EXT VOL. fader gain for the selected channels. Use the “Channel Kind” column of Parameter 1 and the “Channel No.” column of Parameter 2 to select the channel. The gain increases or decreases by 1 dB with each depression of the ZM Remote Controller’s button. If the button is held down and the terminal is kept closed, the gain continues to increase or decrease. Notes • This function is allocated to 2 buttons in consecutive order.
[Preset Memory Load] Calls up Preset Memory. Set the Preset Memory (1 – 16) to be called up in the ”Preset No.” column of Parameter 1. If the ZM Remote Controller’s button is pressed, the Preset Memory set in the “Preset Number” column is called up. If different Preset Memories are assigned to multiple buttons, the last pressed button takes precedence. [Remote Switched Out] Controls the M-864D’s contact output terminals. Set the control output terminal number (1 – 8) to be operated in the “Contact Out No.
10.4.2. Assigning functions to the volume control The following functions can be set for the Volume Control on the ZM Remote Controller. [EXT VOL. Gain] Increases or decreases the specified channel’s EXT VOL. fader gain. To select the channel, perform settings in the “Channel Kind” column of Parameter 1 and in the “Channel No.” column of Parameter 2. Note: This function does not work even if allocated to channels for which the EXT VOL. fader is disabled.
10.6. External Control Command Send Setting Select [Remote Remote Command] from the Menu view to display the External Command Setting screen. This setting item is related to the system. The set command can be sent by assigning it to a contact input or ZM Remote controller. [External control command send setting screen] 3 1 2 Step 1. Select the Targets tab, and perform settings related to the control target device. (See p. 94) Step 2.
[External Command Setting screen (when the Commands tab is selected)] Command selection area Setting items (2) Target selection (3) Time interval (1) Command name (4) Parameter selection Create the external control commands. Up to 32 commands can be created. Select the command to be set from the Command selection area, then perform settings for each item shown below. 1. Command name Enter the command name. Use up to 20 alphanumeric characters for input. 3.
[External Command Setting screen (when the Targets tab is selected)] (1) Target name (2) IP address (3) Port number Perform settings related to the target (control target device). Up to 4 targets can be registered. 1. Target name Enter the control target device name. Use up to 20 alphanumeric characters for input. 3. Port number Enter the port number to connect to the control target device. 2. IP address Enter the control target device’s IP address.
[External Command Setting screen (when the Parameters tab is selected)] (1) Parameter name (2) Data (3) Length (bytes) Set the parameters to be used in the command settings. Up to 120 parameters can be registered. 1. Parameter name Enter the parameter name. Use up to 20 alphanumeric characters for input. 3. Length (bytes) Set the parameter length to be used. 2. Data Enter the data in hexadecimal notation (2 digits of 0 to 9 and A to F). ASCII characters cannot be used for entry.
10.6.1. TCP/IP communication specifications • Assign the M-864D as a TCP client. • The TCP port performs connection and disconnection every time a command is sent. Note This function cannot control all external control devices. Check the functional operation on the actual device. 10.6.2. Command configuration Parameter 1 Interval Parameter 2 ••• 10.6.3. Command sequence Interval Parameter 12 (Maximum) 1. Connection to the target (Session starts.) 2. Command data send 3.
11. CONFIGURATION SETTINGS This chapter covers the setting of the unit’s name, the names of its inputs and outputs, the enabling/disabling of its faders, unit operation lock, and Preset Memory names. [Unit Name Settings] The names of the unit, its monaural and stereo inputs, monaural and recording outputs, and stereo input sources can all be set on a single screen. Note Stereo input source names can also be set at the corresponding stereo input channel’s trim box.
11.1. Unit Name Settings Select [Config Name] from the Menu view to display the Name Settings screen. (1) Unit name (2) Monaural input channel name (5) Monaural output channel name (6) Recording output channel name (3) ST Line source name (4) Stereo input channel name 1. Unit Name The unit’s name is displayed. Click on the button to enter the unit’s name. 2. Monaural Input Channel Name The name of each monaural input channel is displayed. Click on the corresponding button to enter the channel name.
11.2. Fader Settings Enable/Disable settings for all fader types of each channel. This setting item is related to the system. Faders set to “Disable” are fixed at 0 dB gain. Select [Config Fader] from the Menu view to display the Fader Settings screen. (1) Monaural input fader settings (3) Monaural output fader settings (2) Stereo input fader settings (4) Recording output fader settings (5) Channel information (6) Enable/Disable fader settings (FRONT, PC VOL. and EXT VOL.
5. Channel Information The names and numbers of all channels are displayed. 6. Fader Enable/Disable Settings Each fader’s settings status is displayed. Settings can be changed by clicking the Enable/Disable Settings Button (7) for each channel. For monaural input channels, all channels can be set to “Disable” at the same time using the Global Disable Settings Button (8). 7. Enable/Disable Settings Button Displays the Enable/Disable Settings status for each fader of each channel.
1. Preset Load Sets whether to lock or unlock the Preset Memory Load function. If set to Lock, the Preset Memory cannot be recalled using the unit’s front panel Preset Memory key. 2. Preset Store Sets whether to lock or unlock the Preset Memory Storage function. If set to Lock, the Preset Memory cannot be stored using the unit’s front panel Preset Memory key. 3. LOW CUT Sets whether to lock or unlock the monaural input low-cut filters.
11.4. Preset Memory Settings Select [Config Preset Memory Setting] in the Menu view to display the preset Memory settings screen. (1) Preset Memory No. (2) Preset Memory name (3) Cross-fade time settings (4) Primary Reference Preset No. selection button (5) Preset Link setting (1) (2) (3) Settings to be stored in the Preset Memories are set parameters of all setting items in the “Signal processing box” on p. 123.
What is a Preset link setting? It is possible to interlock the preset memory number change in the system where the M-864D and DP-SP3 units are used in combination or multiple M-864D units are used. Within the system, one link source unit is regarded as a master unit, and other units are regarded as slave units. Perform preset link setting only to every slave unit.
12. OPTION SETTINGS Perform the Change safe setting and the restriction setting to user level. Also, display the Maintenance menu screen. [Change safe setting] Change safe function prevents some parameters from being recalled when changing the Preset memory number. Use this function when wishing to retain the fader settings in operation (not to be changed) at the time of Preset memory number change.
12.1. Change Safe Setting Change safe function prevents the set parameters from being recalled when changing the Preset memory number. Parameters to be assigned in safe mode can be set for each of 4 layers and designated in the form of overlay to each Preset number. 12.1.1. Enabling the change safe function Step 1. Select [Option Change Safe] from the Menu view to display the Change Safe Setting dialog. Safe parameter setting (See p. 106. ) Memory setting (See p. 107.) 2 Step 2.
12.1.2. Safe parameter setting (only when the change safe function is enabled) Step 1. Select the Setting tab in the Change safe setting dialog. 2 1 3 Step 2. Select the layer to perform the setting from the Layer tab. Step 3. Click the signal processing function of the channel to perform safe parameter setting. The selected area is displayed in black. Step 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 in the same way to set the safe parameters to other layers.
12.1.3. Memory setting (only when the change safe function is enabled) Set the layer for which change safe setting is enabled when the Preset memory is recalled. Multiple layers can be set to a single Preset memory. The background color of the selected layer number button changes to the specific color for each layer (1: Red, 2: Green, 3: Blue, 4: Yellow). Note Memory setting cannot be assigned to the Preset memory number at power-on.
12.2. Example of Change Safe Function Use 12.2.1. Setting example when using the system in a meeting room that can be partitioned or connected. Suppose that the system is operated by changing the Preset memories for the following 2 patterns. Using the change safe function permits Room C + D to be used by switching the current Preset memory even if Rooms A and B are being used as they are.
12.3. Cautions at the time of grouping Caution should be taken when assigning the Change safe function to the faders, PEQs, and ARC equipped with grouping function. If parameters set for the Change Safe and those not are grouped in the same grouping number, both set and unset parameter values may be different due to the Change Safe function. (Refer to the example as shown below.
12.4. Maintenance Window Select [Option Maintenance] from the Menu view to display the Maintenance window. 12.4.1. Maintenance window (when the Real Time Log tab is selected) Log data saved into the unit and newly issued log data can be retrieved and viewed in real time by starting the automatic refresh function while connected to the M-864D unit. Displayed log data can be saved in a CSV file through the operation of the [File Save] button.
[Event type and Contents] Event type Front panel operation LOW CUT FBS MONO TONE GAIN TRIM ARC RECOUT ASSIGN FADER Contact input ZM Remote controller operation External control protocol*1 External control command Automute operation System PRESET LOCK Contact input number Remote controller address Receiving data (Max.
12.4.2. Maintenance window (when the Log File tab is selected) It is possible to open and view the CSV file of the saved log data. Selecting the file after clicking the [File Open] button causes the log data contents to be displayed on the screen.
12.5. User Level and Prohibition Settings The M-864D PC Software can limit operable items depending on user level. 12.1.1. What is user level? User level refers to the authorization classification for restricting items of operation. The following 2 user levels can be set and used for M-864D PC Software: Administrator: The user level is automatically set to “Administrator” if the user level has not been designated.
12.1.3. Logging on with user level enabled If the user level is enabled for the current settings file, the following logon screen will be displayed the next time that settings file is opened: When logging on as an Administrator, enter the preset password and click the [OK] button. If the above dialog is closed without entering the password, the user will be logged on as an operator. The user level is indicated in the Unit view. If logged on as administrator: If logged on as an operator: 12.1.4.
12.1.6. Box write protection Changes to function box parameters can be prohibited for each box. Select [Home Box Protect] from the Menu view with the box selected in the Flow view. As with the prohibition settings on the previous page, 4 different prohibition levels (Off, Low, Mid and High) can be set. A key mark is displayed for write-protected boxes.
13. GLOSSARY 13.1. Associated Equipment 13.1.1. ZM Remote controller The ZM Remote controller is a wall-mounted remote control panel designed for use with the M-864D. Four models are available: ZM-9011, ZM-9012, ZM-9013, and ZM-9014. It communicates using the RS-485 communications protocol. Up to 16 units can be connected to a single M-864D. 13.2. System Basic Terms 13.2.1.
13.3. PC Software Screen 13.3.1. Flow view Displays the M-864D's signal processing flow, and is used to perform advanced settings of each individual signal processing function. 13.3.2. Operation view Displays the signal processing flow vertically like the M-864D's front panel configuration, and is used to perform advanced settings of each individual signal processing function. 13.3.3. Floating (window) state A state that a window is being displayed independently of the Main screen window. 13.3.4.
13.4.6. Automatic mute function A function that enables announcement broadcast to be heard clearly by attenuating the BGM level when the announcement is made during BGM broadcast. Automatic mute function operates at the Stereo input's Matrix crosspoint by means of each monaural input signal that works as a trigger for each output channel. The figure below shows the operation of the Automatic mute function, and the meaning and setting range of each parameter.
13.4.13. Grouping (Box grouping) A function that interlocks the grouping target parameter of the same kind of box assigned the same group. 13.4.14. Fader disablement The fader set to "Disable" in the Fader setting will not be displayed on the screen, disabling the gain change through fader operation. The gain value of the disabled fader is fixed to 0 dB. 13.4.15. Stereo L (left) /R (right) inputs interlock The Stereo input function box has its L (left) and R (right) assigned the same setting. 13.5.
13.5.6. User level Authorization class that restricts access to the operable items. There are 2 user levels: “Administrator” and “Operator.” 13.5.7. Restriction setting (Security setting) A function that restricts users from changing the setting on the PC. Perform this restriction setting to the item that is allowed to be restricted on the PC. Restriction level can be selected from the following 4 levels according to the user level.
13.6. Communication Related Terms 13.6.1. Online state A state that the PC and target M-864D are communicating with each other. "When in online mode" is a state that the M-864D is in online state. 13.6.2. Offline state A state that the PC and target M-864D are not communicating with each other. "When in offline mode" is a state that the M-864D is in offline state. 13.6.3. Preset link function A function that can switch the preset memory numbers of all M-864D and DP-SP3 units in synchronization.
13.7.6. Crosspoint select function (provided only with the ZM-9014) A function that selects the Matrix crosspoint to be assigned to the ZM-9014’s volume control. Assign this function to the button on the same ZM-9014. 13.8. Maintenance Function 13.8.1. Setting file A file in which the setting data for a single M-864D is stored. The file extension is "m8d." 13.8.2. Operation log Refers to the operation history of the M-864D unit. Up to 2000 logs can be accumulated inside the M-864D.
14. SPECIFICATIONS 14.1. Software Specification 14.1.1. Preset Memory 16 memories 14.2. Setting Items, Setting Ranges, and Default Settings 14.2.1. Unit data Setting Item Setting Range Default Setting Unit Name 20 alphanumeric characters IP Address IPv4 192.168.14.1 Subnet Mask IPv4 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway IPv4 0.0.0.
[Trim settings] Setting Item Setting Range Default Setting Line Input Mode Mix All, Select Mix All ST Line Source Name 20 alphanumeric characters Example: ST1-A, ST2-B ST Line Source Select A, B, C Trim Volume All selected –Inf., –54 to 0 (dB), 1 dB steps Remarks Online Setting Storable in Preset Memory Online Setting Storable in Preset Memory – – Online Setting Storable in Preset Memory ST input A, B, C Name change disabled for Input F F (provided only with ST2) always enabled.
[Feedback suppressor (FBS) settings] Setting Item Setting Range Default Setting Dynamic Mode ON/OFF ON, OFF OFF Filter Guard ON/OFF ON, OFF OFF Gain Center Frequency Q Filter ON/OFF –15 to 0 (dB) 0.1 dB steps 20 to 20 k (Hz), 1/24 octave steps 0.267 to 69.249 (96 points) ON, OFF Remarks Automatically set in Dynamic mode Automatically set in Dynamic mode Automatically set in Dynamic mode Automatically set in Dynamic mode 0 1k 4.
[Matrix settings] Setting Item Setting Range Mono Input 1 – 8: Assign Mono Input 1 – 8: Crosspoint Gain Mono Output 1 – 4: ON, OFF –Inf., –69 to 0 (dB), 1 dB steps Mono Output 1 – 4: ON, OFF –Inf.
[Attenuator setting] Setting Item Default Setting Remarks Online Setting Storable in Preset Memory Setting Range Default Setting Remarks Online Setting Storable in Preset Memory – – Online Setting Storable in Preset Memory Setting Range Mono Output: –42 to 0 (dB), 6 dB steps Recording Output: –36 to 0 (dB), 6 dB steps ATT 0 14.2.4.
[ZM Remote controller settings] Setting Item None Setting Range Default Setting – – Position: Mono Input, ST Input, Mono Output, Rec Out Channel/Contact: 1 Channel On/Off – 8 (Settable number depends on channel kind) Position: Mono Input, ST Input, Mono Output, Rec Out Channel/Contact: 1 EXT VOL.
Setting Item Matrix Crosspoint GainCS Setting Range Input Source: Mono Input, ST Input Input Channel: 1 – 8 (Settable number depends on input channel kind) Output Source: Mono Output Output Channel: 1 – 4 (Settable number depends on output channel kind) Default Setting Mono Input 1 – Mono Output 1 Online Setting Storable in Preset Memory Remarks Online Setting Storable in Preset Memory Remarks Online Setting Storable in Preset Memory Remarks [ZM-9014] Button: Crosspoint select Volume: Gain
[Unit lock settings] Setting Item Setting Range Default Setting Lock ON/OFF ON, OFF OFF Lock-targeted Items • Preset Load • Preset Store • LOW CUT • FBS • MONO • TONE • GAIN, TRIM • ARC • REC OUT • ASSIGN • FADER Lock, Unlock Lock Remarks Online Setting Storable in Preset Memory Remarks Online Setting Storable in Preset Memory Remarks Online Setting Storable in Preset Memory Remarks Online Setting Storable in Preset Memory [Preset memory settings] Setting Item Preset Name Cross Fade Tim
14.2.7. Volatile data* Setting Item Local Setting Setting Range Local, Unlocal Default Setting Local Remarks Online Setting Storable in Preset Memory – * These data will be erased when the unit’s power is turned off. URL: http://www.toa.
