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 such as the iPhone. 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.
Contents 1. System Requirements ....................................................................... 3 2. Getting Started................................................................................ 3 3. Configuration ................................................................................. 4 3.1 MTX Processor Network..........................................................................................4 3.2 iOS Device ........................................................................
1. System Requirements • Smart device The following Apple devices (running iOS5 or later) • iPhone (iPhone 3GS or later) • iPad • iPod touch (3rd generation or later) • 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. Getting Started Set up your Wi-Fi access point as described in the manual that came with it.
3. Configuration 3.1 MTX Processor Network 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 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. All of the devices to be connected—that is, the MTX processor, the Wi-Fi access point, the smart device, and the computer running MTX Editor—must have IP addresses from the same network (or subnet). If, for example, the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 and the MTX processor’s IP address is 192.168.0.1, the smart device should have an IP address in the form of 192.168.0.xx.
3. Configuration 3.3 Wireless DCP Tap the Wireless DCP app to launch it. The Select Device screen will be displayed. Device list DEMO button MTX processors available for connection are displayed here. When you select one, the Enter Password screen will be displayed. Tap DEMO on this screen to activate Offline Demo mode. In this mode, you can try out Wireless DCP functions and the user interface without performing any actual operations on the MTX processor.
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 Settings button 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 Password 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 Password screen will be displayed.
3. Configuration 3.3.3 Entering a Password Enter a valid password to connect to the selected MTX processor. Reset button Tap to display the Reset Password screen. Cancel button Tap to return to the Select Device screen without entering a password. 1 Auto-connect switch Turn this switch on to connect automatically whenever the app is launched. 2 To enter a password 1. Tap the password field to display the onscreen keyboard. 2. Enter your password using the keyboard. 3.
3. Configuration There are two different types of password—one for administrator, one for staff. As shown below, certain functions are available only when logged into the MTX processor using an administrator password. Administrator Staff Select Page (but restricted by administrator) Change Password × Edit Staff Pages × NOTE You can restrict the functions for staff use by assigning different passwords for administrator and staff.
3. Configuration To reset a password 1. Tap Reset to display the Reset Password screen. If, for example, you forget a password, you can use this screen to reset (or remove) it. Note that both administrator and staff passwords are reset by this action. 2. Tap the MAC address field to display the onscreen keyboard. Enter the MAC address of the MTX processor to connect using the keyboard. You can check the MAC address from the MTX Editor.
3. Configuration 3. You will be asked to confirm that you wish to reset the passwords. Tap Yes to do so.
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 Settings button Tap to switch the Controller pane’s display. Tap to display the Settings screen. Refer to Section 5.
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 5.4 Editing Staff Pages for details.
4. Controller Screen NOTE The following message is shown whenever a preset is being recalled from an MTX processor. In such a case, please wait until synchronization is complete.
5. Settings Screen 5.1 Overview The Settings screen is used to set various Wireless DCP parameters. NOTE Parameters on the Change Password and Edit Staff Pages screens can be set only when logged into the MTX processor using an administrator password.
5. Settings Screen 5.2 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 from this page. 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.
5. Settings Screen 5.3 Changing Passwords Tap Change Password to modify the passwords set for Wireless DCP on the currently connected MTX processor. To change a password 1 2 3 1. Select the type of password to be changed (i.e., administrator or staff). 2. Enter the current password. 3. Enter the new password. 4. Re-enter the new password for confirmation. 5. A message will be displayed to indicate that the password has been successfully changed. Tap OK to continue. 4 6 6.
5. Settings Screen 5.4 Editing Staff Pages Using the Edit Staff Pages screen, you can select the pages that will be available for selection by staff on the Select Page screen. 2 1 To edit staff pages 1. Tap individual pages to select them. 2. 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 password. • This setting is saved by each smart device.
5. Settings Screen 5.5 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.
6. Troubleshooting No Wi-Fi available The error message on the left is displayed when the smart device is not connected to a Wi-Fi access point or Wi-Fi is turned off. For details regarding Wi-Fi settings, refer to Section 2. Getting Started and Section 3.2 iOS Device. You should also ensure that the IP addresses of the router and DNS have been set as connection will be periodically lost if it is not.
6. Troubleshooting Connection has been lost The error message on the left will be displayed if the selected MTX processor is turned off or the smart device is moved out of Wi-Fi range. If connection is lost when the iOS device is locked, this message will be displayed when it is unlocked. In such a case, tap Reconnect to reconnect to the MTX processor, and continue controlling it.
6. Troubleshooting Not connected The message on the left will be displayed when another smart device is already connected to the selected MTX processor. Two smart devices running Wireless DCP can be connected to each MTX processor. Meanwhile, the same message is displayed when the smart device becomes disconnected from the Wi-Fi access point due to a weak signal or the use of invalid network settings.
6. Troubleshooting Failed Internet connection The message “Failed Internet connection” may be displayed when attempting access to the Internet via the Wi-Fi access point (or router), depending on the settings. Not required for an Internet connection between the Wireless DCP and the MTX processor. Make sure the Wi-Fi device is set properly, for example, with no redirect setting. For details, contact the device's dealer. To disable automatic connection 1. Tap Settings in Wireless DCP. 2.