User Manual

DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual
Foreword
Introduction to the DME Satellite
Controls and Connectors
Connecting to a Computer
Audio I/O Connection
Connecting to an External Device
Other Functions
References
6
Foreword .......................................... 7
Accessories (Please make sure the following items are
included in the package.)................................................. 7
Options........................................................................... 7
About the Product Names............................................... 7
About the Firmware Version ........................................... 7
Preparation...................................................................... 7
Connecting the AC power cord........................................... 7
Turning the power on and off ............................................. 7
Precautions for Using a Rack-mounted DME Satellite.... 8
Introduction to the DME Satellite .............. 9
Differences between DME8i-C, DME8o-C, and
DME4io-C ..................................................................... 9
DME Satellite Features ................................................... 9
Audio System Network ................................................. 10
Glossary for the DME Satellite...................................... 10
Signal Types.................................................................. 12
System Examples........................................................... 13
About DME Designer................................................... 14
About CobraNet ........................................................... 15
CobraNet in a nutshell...................................................... 15
Bundle .............................................................................. 15
Multicast and unicast bundles ........................................... 16
Conductors and performers............................................... 17
Cables and hubs for CobraNet network ............................ 17
Controls and Connectors ....................... 18
Front Panel ................................................................... 18
Rear Panel..................................................................... 20
Connecting to a Computer ..................... 22
USB Connection........................................................... 22
Network Settings........................................................... 23
Setting the IP address........................................................ 23
Master and slave setting..................................................... 23
Ethernet Connection ([NETWORK] Connector)......... 24
Audio I/O Connection ........................... 27
Digital Audio Connection (CobraNet Connectors)....... 27
Analog Audio Connection ([INPUT] & [OUTPUT]
Connectors) ................................................................. 28
Connecting to an External Device............. 29
Remote Connection ([REMOTE] Connector).............. 29
Controlling external head amplifiers from the
DME Satellite.................................................................... 29
Controlling the DME Satellite from an external device...... 29
CobraNet Connection (CobraNet Connectors)............. 30
GPI Connection ([GPI] Connector).............................. 31
Other Functions.................................. 32
Initializing the DME Satellite........................................ 32
References ....................................... 33
Options ......................................................................... 33
ICP1.................................................................................. 33
CP4SW, CP4SF, and CP1SF............................................. 33
Troubleshooting............................................................ 34
Component................................................................... 34
MIDI Data Format ....................................................... 35
1. MIDI functions on the DME8i-C, DME8o-C, and
DME4io-C ....................................................................35
2. MIDI Data Flow ........................................................... 35
3. MIDI Setup................................................................... 35
4. MIDI Format ................................................................ 36
MIDI Implementation Chart ........................................ 38
Display Messages........................................................... 39
Error Messages................................................................... 39
Warning Messages ............................................................. 39
General Specifications ................................................... 40
Electrical Characteristics................................................ 40
Input/Output Characteristics ........................................ 43
[NETWORK] Connector
(100Base-TX Ethernet, RJ-45) ...................................... 44
Straight and Crossover Cable Wiring............................. 44
Dimensions ................................................................... 45
Index ............................................................................. 46
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