Wireless DCP Owner’s Manual Introduction Thank you for downloading the Wireless DCP app for Yamaha Matrix Processor MTX-series. Wireless DCP allows these processors to be controlled remotely using smart devices. In specific terms, it has been designed to allow users to control volumes and presets on MTX processors via a simple, intuitive graphical interface from anywhere within wireless range. The latest version of the firmware for MTX-series products can be downloaded from the following web site.
Contents 1. System Requirements ....................................................................... 3 2. Getting Started................................................................................ 3 3. Configuration ................................................................................. 4 3.1 MTX Processor........................................................................................................4 3.2 iOS Device ..................................................................
1. System Requirements • Smart devices supported: iPhone (iPhone3GS or later), iPod touch (3rd generation or later), iPad Android OS 4.2 or later Please refer to the Yamaha Pro Audio website shown below for the latest tested Android devices and OS versions. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com • Yamaha Matrix Processor MTX-series • Wi-Fi access point (preferably with 802.11n, 5-GHz capability) • Cat 5e cable (for connecting MTX processor and Wi-Fi access point) 2.
3. Configuration 3.1 MTX Processor Using a Cat 5e cable, connect your Wi-Fi access point to the Network port on the MTX processor. Insert an Ethernet switch as necessary.
3. Configuration Refer to the MTX setup manual for instructions on setting the MTX processor. Configure Wireless DCP according to the MTX Editor User’s Manual. Setting the controllers (Wireless DCP dialog box) Setting the presets (Preset dialog box) When the above settings are sent from the MTX Editor to the MTX processor (q), the Wireless DCP operates to retrieve the contents (w).
3. Configuration Setting Up Below are instructions for the basic configuration. 1. Check IP address mode of the MTX processor to which the Wireless DCP will be connected. Check that DIP SW6 on the rear panel of the MTX processor is set to UNIT ID (upper position). The IP address of the MTX processor is now set as the UNIT ID (i.e., 192.168.0.[UNIT ID]). 2. Set the PC’s IP address to DHCP (obtain an IP address automatically) for use with MTX Editor.
3. Configuration 3.2 iOS Device 1. Go to Settings. Tap Wi-Fi. 2. Turn on Wi-Fi.
3. Configuration 3. Under Choose a Network…, select the WiFi access point to which the MTX processor is connected. 4. Enter the Wi-Fi access point’s password. Refer to Section 2. Getting Started for more details.
3. Configuration 5. Configure your network as follows. (Use Procedure 5-1 if the network assigns IP addresses automatically; use Procedure 5-2 if not.) 5-1. Select DHCP if the network’s DHCP server automatically determines IP addresses. 1. Verify that settings have been made for IP Address, Subnet Mask, Router, and DNS. 2. Press the Home button to complete the network setting process. 5-2. Select Static if you need to manually set an IP address. 1.
3. Configuration Key points for network configuration Smart device MTX processor Wi-Fi access point Computer 1. The devices to be connected must have IP addresses from the same network (or subnet). Good combination of settings Incorrect combination of settings Router with integrated Wi-Fi* and DNS 192.168.0.254 192.168.11.1 MTX processor 192.168.0.1 192.168.0.1 Smart device 192.168.0.200 192.168.11.50 Computer 192.168.0.253 192.168.0.
3. Configuration 3.3 Wireless DCP Tap the Wireless DCP app to launch it. The Select Device screen will be displayed. Manual IP list button Device list DEMO button The Manual IP screen will be displayed. Refer to Section 3.3.5 Manual IP for details. MTX processors available for connection are displayed here. When you select one, the Enter PIN screen will be displayed. Tap DEMO on this screen to activate Offline Demo mode.
3. Configuration 3.3.1 Offline Demo Mode In Offline Demo mode, Wireless DCP disconnects from the MTX processor so you can try out the app’s functions and user interface without performing any actual operations. To activate this mode, tap DEMO on the Select Device screen. Controller pane Page button Use this pane to try out the faders and buttons. Tap to display the Select Page screen. Controller 1 and Controller 2 buttons Tap to switch the Controller pane’s display.
3. Configuration From Demo mode to Normal mode On the Settings screen, tap Select Device... to display the Select Device screen. Here, you can select the MTX processor to be controlled. When you do so, the Enter PIN screen will be displayed.
3. Configuration 3.3.2 Making Connections On the Select Device screen, tap the MTX processor to be controlled. When you select a processor, the Enter PIN screen will be displayed.
3. Configuration 3.3.3 Entering a PIN Enter a valid PIN to connect to the selected MTX processor. Reset button Tap to display the Reset PIN screen. Cancel button Tap to return to the Select Device screen without entering a PIN. 1 Auto-connect switch Turn this switch on to connect automatically whenever the app is launched. 2 To enter a PIN 1. Enter your PIN using the keyboard. 2. Tap Join to connect to the MTX processor. Upon connection, the Controller 1 pane will be displayed.
3. Configuration There are two different types of PIN—one for administrator, one for staff. As shown below, certain functions are available only when logged into the MTX processor using an administrator PIN.
3. Configuration 3.3.4 Resetting PINs Reset the PINs for Wireless DCP. To reset PINs 1 1. Tap Reset to display the Reset PIN screen. If, for example, you forget a PIN, you can use this screen to reset (or remove) it. Note that both administrator and staff PINs are reset by this action. 2. Enter the MAC address of the MTX processor to connect using the keyboard. You can check the MAC address from the MTX Editor. 3. You will be asked to confirm that you wish to reset the PINs. Tap Yes to do so.
3. Configuration 3.3.5 Manual IP Add the IP address to connect the MTX processor and manually display the device for connection on the device list. Entering the IP address 1 Step A : List button 1. Tap the Manual IP list button to display the Manual IP screen. 2. Tap the + button to display the Add IP Address screen. 3. Enter the IP address using the keyboard. 3 4 4. Tap the Done button to check the added IP address on the Manual IP screen.
3. Configuration Entering the IP address 1 Step B : Device name 1. Tap and Hold (Long press) the device name to display the pop-up screen for confirming the IP address. 2. Tap the Yes button to add the device’s IP address into the Manual IP list. An “Added” popup message displays. 3. Tap the OK button.
3. Configuration You can edit the added IP address or delete it. Editing the IP address 1 1. Tap the IP address for editing to display the Edit IP Address screen. 2. Edit the IP address as desired and tap the Done button.
3. Configuration Deleting the IP address 1 Step A: Tap 1. Tap the trash button to delete the IP address.
3. Configuration Deleting the IP address 1 Step B: Swipe 1. Swipe an IP address to display the delete button. 2. Tap the delete button to delete the IP address.
4. Controller Screen The Controller screen is used to remotely control the connected MTX processor. Controller pane Information displayed Page button This pane contains switches and faders configured and arranged using MTX Editor. Upper line: Name of connected device Lower line: Page name Tap to display the Select Page screen. Controller 1 and Controller 2 buttons Tap to switch the Controller pane’s display. Preset button Player button Settings button Tap to display the Preset screen.
4. Controller Screen Page buttons Using MTX Editor, four controller screens can be registered as pages. On the Select Page screen, you can select the pages to be displayed in the Controller 1 and Controller 2 panes. Administrators can restrict the pages available for selection by staff. Refer to Section 7.4 Staff Settings for details.
5. Preset Screen The Preset screen is used to recall presets. Preset Recall Device name 1. Select the preset to recall. 2. A prompt appears asking for confirmation of recalling the selected preset. Tap Yes to confirm. 1 3. Preset recall is initiated.
6. Player Screen The Player screen is used to operate the SD Player. It displays a list of MP3 and WAV files (below “song files”) stored in the SD memory card that is inserted into the MTX processor’s SD memory card slot. Use this screen to play desired song files. The Browser screen displays the song files contained in the SD memory card. Use this screen to browse the contents of the Root folder and its subfolders. Device name Folder name Tap a folder name to display the contents of the folder.
6. Player Screen Use the screen below to confirm playback and select the play mode. Song file name Tap to play the song once and then stop. Tap to play the song repeatedly. Tap to play from the selected song to the last song in the folder. Tap to cancel playback and return focus to the Browser screen. Select the play mode to display the Now Playing screen (page 28).
6. Player Screen The Now Playing screen is used to select different playback options. Play/Pause icon Displays the Play icon during playback, or the Pause icon when paused. Tap Browser to go back to the Browser screen. Play mode icon One One Repeat All All Repeat Shuffle Song file name Folder name Speaker icon Indicates the current song. Displays a list of the songs in the folder. Previous button Stop button Play/Pause button Next button Moves to the beginning of the current song.
6. Player Screen Play mode icon toggles the display. One Play the song one time and then stop. One Repeat Repeatedly play a single song. All Play from the current song to the last song in the folder and then stop. All Repeat Repeatedly play all songs of the current folder in order. Shuffle Randomly play all songs in the current folder.
7. Settings Screen 7.1 Overview The Settings screen is used to set various Wireless DCP parameters.
7. Settings Screen As shown below, certain items in the Settings screen are available only when logged into the MTX processor using an administrator PIN.
7. Settings Screen 7.2 Selecting a Device Information on the currently connected MTX processor is shown in the Select Device field. In addition, you can tap Select Device... to connect to a different MTX processor. To connect to a different device 1. Tap Select Device... . 2. You will be asked to confirm that you wish to disconnect from the current MTX processor. Tap Yes to do so. 3. The Select Device screen will be displayed. Refer to Section 3.3.2 Making Connections for details on how to proceed.
7. Settings Screen 7.3 Changing PINs Tap Change PIN to modify the PINs set for Wireless DCP on the currently connected MTX processor. To change a PIN 1 2 3 1. Select the type of PIN to be changed (i.e., administrator or staff). 2. Enter the current PIN. 3. Enter the new PIN. 4. Re-enter the new PIN for confirmation. 5. A message will be displayed to indicate that the PIN has been successfully changed. Tap OK to continue. 4 6 6. Tap Settings to return to the top level of the Settings screen.
7. Settings Screen 7.4 Staff Settings Using the Staff Settings screen, you can select the pages and functions that will be available for selection by staff. 3 Staff Settings 1. Tap individual pages to select them. NOTE These settings apply to all presets. 2. Tap switches to set functions that are available to staff. 1 3. Tap Settings to return to the top level of the Settings screen. NOTE • Staff pages can be selected only when logged into the MTX processor using an administrator PIN.
7. Settings Screen 7.5 Device Date and Time Set the internal clock of MTX processor to the date and time of the smart device. Device Date and Time 1. Tap Set. 2. A message appears prompting you to set the device. Tap Yes to confirm.
7. Settings Screen 7.6 Style (Controller Formats) This determines the operational formats for Controllers 1 and 2. Select the style or controller format. 1. Select the desired format from the two displayed. If you’ve selected the format with the rotary knob, you can specify the operation below: • Rotate button Operates by moving along the knob. • Cross button Operates vertically/horizontally in cross pattern. 1 2. Tap Controller 1 or Controller 2 to use the selected format. 3.
7. Settings Screen 7.7 Displaying App Information Tap About to display the current version number, copyright details, and other information about the Wireless DCP app. Settings button Version Tap to return to the top level of the Settings screen. Displays the current Wireless DCP version. Legal Displays open source licenses and other library-related information.
8. Troubleshooting No Wi-Fi available Possible cause • Wi-Fi is turned off. • The smart device is not connected to a Wi-Fi access point. Action Refer to Setting Up (page 6) and Section 3.2 iOS Device. • If the connection is periodically lost: You should also ensure that the IP addresses of the router and DNS have been set. Failed to establish connection Possible cause • Incorrect network settings on the smart device. • MTX processor is turned off. • Already connected to a different smart device.
8. Troubleshooting Connection has been lost Possible cause • MTX processor is turned off. • The smart device is out of Wi-Fi range. • Connection is lost when the smart device is locked. Action (for the iOS device) Tap Reconnect to reconnect to the MTX processor, and continue controlling it. If this message occurs frequently, we recommend that you set the iOS device’s auto-lock time to Never as described below. 1. Go to Settings on your iOS device. 2. Tap General. 3. Tap Auto-Lock and select Never.
8. Troubleshooting Log-in failed Possible cause You have logged in with an administrator PIN to an MTX processor to which another smart device for an administrator is already connected. Action One smart device can be connected for an administrator, and another one can be connected for a staff member. Emergency mode The MTX processor is set to Emergency Mode in the case of a disaster.
8. Troubleshooting Emergency Notification The MTX processor is set to Emergency Mode in the case of a disaster. Failed Internet connection Possible cause Attempting access to the Internet via the Wi-Fi access point (or router). Action Make sure the Wi-Fi device is set properly, for example, with no redirect setting. Note that Internet connection is not required in order for Wireless DCP to connect to an MTX processor. For details on setting instructions, contact the device’s dealer.
8. Troubleshooting Difficulty moving multiple faders (for the iPad) Possible cause If Multitasking Gestures is turned on, it may not be possible to move more than three faders simultaneously in Wireless DCP. Action When using this app on your iPad, therefore, we recommend that you turn Multitasking Gestures off as described below. 1. Go to Settings on your iPad. 2. Tap General. 3. Tap the Multitasking Gestures switch to turn it off.