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OWNER’S MANUAL
OWNER’S MANUAL
Version 3.0
Version 3.0
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Getting Started with DME Designer
In this manual the abbreviation “DME” refers to the DME64N/DME24N/DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C/
DME8i-ES/DME8o-ES/DME4io-ES. The abbreviation “DME Satellite” refers to the DME8i-C/DME8o-C/
DME4io-C/DME8i-ES/DME8o-ES/DME4io-ES.
Your DME, SP2060, ICP1 and the DME Designer software, let you build a custom audio system
installation that can support an incredible variety of conditions. You can build an entire system from
input to output with the DME Designer software, then send the system data to the DME and SP2060
which become independent processors.
An amazing variety of applications are possible, including audio installations, sub-mixing, speaker
system control, matrix/routing, and multi-effect processing.
SPECIAL NOTICES
The software and this Owner’s Manual are the exclusive copyrights of Yamaha Corporation.
Use of the software and this manual is governed by the license agreement which the purchaser
fully agrees to upon breaking the seal of the software packaging. (Please read carefully the
Software Licensing Agreement at the end of “About the included CD-ROM” before installing the
application.)
Copying of the software or reproduction of this manual in whole or in part by any means is
expressly forbidden without the written consent of the manufacturer.
•Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software and
documentation and cannot be held responsible for the results of the use of this manual and the
software.
This disc is a CD-ROM. Do not attempt to play the disc on an audio CD player. Doing so may
result in irreparable damage to your audio CD player.
The company names and product names in this Owner’s Manual are the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
The screen displays as illustrated in this Owner’s Manual are for instructional purposes, and may
appear somewhat different from the screens which appear on your computer.
Future upgrades of application and system software and any changes in specifications and
functions will be announced separately.
Windows
®
is the registered trademark of Microsoft
®
Corporation.
NOTE
Here the abbreviation “DME” does not include the “DME32.”
NOTE
This manual is based on the English version of operating system. Illustrations, command names, window names, and similar
information are from that version. Some items may differ from what you see on the computer screen, depending on which
operating system you are using.
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The DME Audio System Network
In an audio system including one or more DME units and/or SP2060 units, the “control space” is
logically organized using the concepts of “Area”, “Zone”, and “Device Group”. The space covered by
the entire system is the “Area”, while independent sonic spaces within that Area are called “Zone” A
group of DME or SP2060 units assigned to the same function are considered a “Device Group”.
An Area is comprised of one or more Zones, and each Zone can include up to 32 Device Groups.
A single Device Group can include as many as 16 devices. Each Device Group has one “Group
Master”.
NOTE
Meter response may deteriorate as the number of meters displayed in a single device group in DME Designer increases. In
such cases meter response can be improved by dividing the device group.
See “Changing Device Groups” on page 279.
NOTE
DME and SP2060 units cannot be combined in the same Device Group.
NOTE
All devices in a Device Group must be on the same subnet.
Area
Zone1
Zone2
Zone1
Device Group1
Device Group2
Device Group1
Device1
(Group Master)
Device2
(Slave)
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The DME Designer Software Application
The DME Designer software application provides a convenient, central interface for the creation and
control of DME-based audio systems.
By connecting the computer on which the DME Designer application is running to a Group Master it
becomes possible to control multiple devices simultaneously.
With DME Designer, DME audio systems can be designed and configured via a comprehensive block-
diagram interface on the computer screen.
The main concepts used in the creation of DME audio systems are “Components”, “Configurations”,
“Preset Parameters”, and “Scenes”.
Components
Any independent signal-processing block, such as an equalizer, compressor,
input/output module, or external device control object is a “Component”.
Configurations
A “Configuration” is group of components, including their placement and interconnections.
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Preset Parameters
The set of parameters for all components in a Configuration is know as the Configuration's “Preset
Parameters”.
Scenes
A Configuration and its Preset Parameters are a “Scene”.
DME settings as well as Configuration and Preset Parameter settings are sent from the DME Designer
application running on the computer to the Device Master via USB or Ethernet, allowing each device
to function as a separate processor, independently from the computer. It is also possible to keep the
DME Designer application on line and control the devices in real time.
It is possible to use the DME Designer to create Configurations that include multiple devices when the
appropriate devices are connected.
Although it is possible to have multiple Zones in an Area, multiple Device Groups in a Zone, and
multiple Scenes and Configurations in a Device Group, only one Area, Zone, Device Group and
Configuration can be active and editable via the DME Designer at any one time. The active elements
are known as the Current Zone, Current Device Group, Current Scene, and Current Configuration.
Scenes1
Scenes2
Scene
s
999
MATRIX MIXER PARAMETRIC EQ
PARAMETRIC EQ
DELAY DELAYCROSSOVER
2WAY
COMP/LIMITER
PARAMETRIC EQ
DELAY CROSSOVER
2WAY
COMP/LIMITER
COMP/LIMITER GATE
PARAMETRIC EQ
DELAY COMP/LIMITER GATE
PARAMETRIC EQ
DELAY COMP/LIMITER GATE
PARAMETRIC EQ
DELAY COMP/LIMITER GATE
16 x 8
8 BAND
= Components
Æ GATE
• Attack
• Decay
• Range
• Threshold
• Key in
• Hold
Scenes
Composition of scene
Preset
Parameters
Configurations
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Data Handled by a DME Audio System
DME Data Structure
* Some settings not included.
Common Overall Data
Scene Link Settings Settings required for linked scene operation between multiple
groups.
Data for Each Device Group
User Defined Button Settings Settings required for component parameter control from the
DME64N/DME24N or ICP1 panel.
Up to 24 parameters can be registered for control.
Global Parameter Link Settings Settings required for linked operation of the same types of
parameters between multiple devices.
Data Used by the Scene Manager
MIDI program Change Settings Settings required to allow scene selection via MIDI commands.
Scenes The information required to switch audio data processing
setups.
Scenes include configurations and preset data.
The Scene Manager facilitates registration and management of
scene data.
Up to 999 scenes can be registered, and registered scenes are
managed by their scene numbers.
Data for Each Device
Configurations A combination of the audio signal processing, audio input/
output, and external device control components and their
interconnections, created to create the desired audio system.
Local Parameter Link
Settings
Settings that allow linked operation between similar types of
internal DME parameters.
Component Link
Settings
Settings that allow linked operation between similar types of
internal DME components.
External Device
Settings
Settings required to allow control of component parameters from
external devices.
Independent settings are required for each device.
The external devices that can be used are as follows:
• MIDI Controller (MIDI Control Change, Parameter Change).
• GPI Controller.
• DAW Controller.
• AMX, Crestron, and other remote controllers.
• PM5D or other compatible mixing console (controlling DME
internal head amp)
Preset Parameters The settings for the components in a configuration.
Audio processing setups can be switched by changing the
preset parameters.
Components included in the preset parameter set are as
follows:
• GEQ, MatrixMixer, and other audio signal processing
components.
• Internal AD/DA (DME24N), Cascade (DME64N), and MY card
I/O components*.
• Components for external devices such as the AD8HR and
AD824 remote head amplifiers.
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SP2060 Data Structure
Common Overall Data
Scene Link Settings Settings required for linked scene operation between multiple devices.
Data for Each Device
Scenes The information required to switch audio data processing setups.
Scenes include configurations and preset data, The last Library name recalled is
specified.
The Scene Manager facilitates registration and management of scene data.
Up to 99 scenes can be registered for 12 preset areas and 87 user areas, and reg-
istered scenes are managed by their scene numbers.
Configurations A combination of the audio signal processing, audio input/output, and external
device control components and their interconnections, created to create the
desired audio system.
Local Parameter Link
Settings
Settings that allow linked operation between similar types of internal SP2060
parameters.
Preset Parameters The settings for the components in a configuration.
Audio processing setups can be switched by changing the preset parameters.
Preset parameters can be recalled by SP2060 units, but not edited.
Data for Each Component
Library Settings specific to the speakers to be used.
In addition to the preset data provided, settings can be created by the DME
Designer.
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One DME unit/Device Group
No.
001
002
003
004
005
006
....
Confuguration
Output Processor for Dome
Output Processor for Dome
Output Processor for Dome
Output Processor for Dome
Output Processor for Dome
...
Scene Name
All On
Opening
Band Set 1
Band Set 2
Band Set 3
...
Preset Parameters
All On
BGM & MC
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Microphone
Mixer
External Head Amp
etc...
Power Amp
Processor
etc...
Input
External Device (MIDI, GPI, DAW, AMX/Crestron, controlling DME internal head amp)
Audio signal
Notes
Device Group
Output
Control signal
Data explanation
Setting preset parameters
LCD Display
Dome Low
Dome Mid
Dome Hi
....
Assigned Parameter
Crossover: Output Low: Level
Crossover: Output Mid: Level
Crossover: Output Hight: Level
(No Assign)
(No Assign)
(No Assign)
User Defined Button Scene Manager
Specifies the parameter to be changed.
Specifies the configuration
and preset parameters combination.
Configuration
Output Processor for Dome
Local parameter link settings
External device settings
MY8-AE
(Input)
MY8-AE
(Output)
Cross-
Over
EQ
Delay EQ Dyn
Delay
All On Component value
BGM & MC
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Preset parameters for output processor
Set the value
Two DME units/Device Group (When one DME unit doesn’t provide sufficient processing power, up to 16 DME units can be used)
DME#2
Configuration
Output Processor
for Hall
Local parameter link settings
External device settings
All On
BGM & MC
Band
Device Group
LCD Display
Dome Low
Dome Mid
Dome Hi
Hall Low
Hall Mid
Hall Hi
....
Assigned Parameter
#1: Crossover: Output Low: Level
#1: Crossover: Output Mid: Level
#1
:
Crossover
:
Output Hight
:
Level
#2: Crossover: Output Low: Level
#2: Crossover: Output Mid: Level
#2
:
Crossover
:
Output Hight
:
Level
No.
001
002
003
004
005
006
....
Configuration
Output Processor for Dome
Output Processor for Dome
Output Processor for Dome
Output Processor for Dome
Output Processor for Dome
...
Scene Name
All On
Opening
Band Set 1
Band Set 2
Band Set 3
...
Preset parameters
All On
BGM & MC
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Configuration
Output Processor for Hall
Output Processor for Hall
Output Processor for Hall
Output Processor for Hall
Output Processor for Hall
...
Preset parameters
All On
BGM & MC
Band
Band
Band
User Defined Button
Scene Manager
DME#1
Configuration
Output Processor
for Dome
Local parameter link settings
External device settings
All On
BGM & MC
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Preset parameters Preset parameters
External Device (MIDI, GPI, DAW, AMX/Crestron, controlling DME internal head amp)
Microphone
Mixer
External Head Amp
etc...
Power Amp
Processor
etc...
Input Output
Input Output
DME#1
DME#2
For DME#2
For DME#1
Specifies the parameter to be linked between DME units.
Grobal Parameter Link
For DME#1 For DME#2
Audio signal
Notes
Control signal
Data explanation
Setting preset parameters
Selects the parameter to be
edited from two DME units.
Specifies the configuration and preset
data combination in each DME
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System Requirement
NOTE
Separate SP2060 units normally handle scenes independently, but the Scene Link function can be set from the DME
Designer to allow linked scene operation.See “Scene Link Manager” on page 145.
Operating System Windows
®
XP Professional/XP Home Edition/2000 Professional
CPU 1 GHz or better Intel
®
Core™/Pentium
®
/Celeron
®
family processor
Memory 256 MB or more
Hard Disk Capacity 300 MB or more
Display 1,280 x 1,024 pixels or better/High Color 16 bit or better
Other Mouse, CD-ROM drive, 100Base-TX/10Base-T Ethernet or USB connection
environment.
Operating System Windows
®
Vista Ultimate/Business/Enterprise
CPU 1.4 GHz or better Intel
®
Core™/Pentium
®
/Celeron
®
family processor
Memory 1 GB or more
Hard Disk Capacity 300 MB or more
Display 1,280 x 1,024 pixels or better/High Color 16 bit or better
Other Mouse, CD-ROM drive, 100Base-TX/10Base-T Ethernet or USB connection
environment.
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Main Changes from V1.0 to V1.1
Main Panel Window
Instead of the former Parameter Link function, there are now two functions: a Global Link function
that links parameters within all DMEs in a zone and a Local Link function that links parameters
within a single DME unit. (page 89)
The Synchronization function can now not only send data from DME Designer to the DME unit,
but can also synchronize by reading data from the DME unit. (page 91)
Scene Increment/Decrement and Time Adjustment can now be assigned in the GPI input
function. (page 108)
DME unit events can now be recorded by the Event Logger function and displayed in the Event
Logger window. (page 168)
The time for executing an event can now be set by using the Event Scheduler function.
(page 133)
Parameters in the current configuration can now be listed on the display and printed out by using
the Parameter List function. (page 138)
The Wav File Manager can manage Wave files played by the Wav File Player. (page 145)
Settings can be made by the DAW Control function that are used for controlling DMEs from a
DAW controller. (page 151)
DME unit data can now be saved as a backup file by using the Backup function. (page 151)
Designer Window
The port name display can now be switched between long name display and short name display.
(page 194)
DME64N cascade connections can now be set. (page 209)
Priority items can now be set when compiling configurations by using the [Compile Priority]
function in the “Preferences” dialog box. (page 208)
Delay time can now be displayed for each component by using the Show Signal Delay function.
(page 291)
Monitoring points can now be edited by using the “Monitoring Point List” dialog box. (page 292)
The status of connections in a configuration can now be analyzed in advance by using the
Analyze function, without connecting the DME unit. (page 294)
•You can now set the action that occurs when you double-click a user module object. You can also
turn user module security ON or OFF, and set a password. (page 295)
Libraries with component parameters saved in them can now be recalled from the context menu
for a component object. (page 352)
•A new rule for wiring prohibits connections to terminals that would short the terminator.
Component Editor/Component
•A status bar has been added to the component editor. It displays the component name,
component ID, and parameter IDs for parameters that are being edited. (page 306)
•A Snap function has been added that records parameters in the editor temporarily. Parameter
sets can then be switched by using the Snap buttons. (page 348)
The meter's peak hold function can now be turned ON or OFF. (page 345)
•A Wav File Player component has been added for playing Wave files. (page 413)
An effect component called SPX has been added that supports many different effect
applications, such as reverb, delay, and modulation effects, along with complex combinations of
multiple effects. (page 454)
•A Slot Out component editor has been added. (page 466)
An Undo/Redo function is now available when using the design mode. It can undo the most
recent operation (control movement/resize/deletion).
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Changes from V1.1 to V1.2
Main Panel Window
The synchronization algorithm has been refined for faster synchronization.
Synchronization now can be executed from DME to DME Designer without any break in the
sound.
In the following cases, synchronization can be executed from DME Designer to DME without any
break in the sound:
The second or later synchronization after starting DME Designer* and when differences in data
between the DME and DME Designer are limited to parameters within components, AD824/
AD8HR/DME24N AD/DA setting data, or MY card setting parameters.
* If the file was saved when DME Designer was closed, there will be no break in sound even in the first
synchronization after saving.
Compile speed has been increased.
Up to three times faster when AutoDelayCompensation is turned On.
Up to two times faster when AutoDelayCompensation is turned Off.
Synchronization is possible when no MY card or a different MY card is installed in the DME unit
(a confirmation dialog will appear).
An option to automatically close the dialog after synchronization has been added. (page 50)
•A progress bar has been added to the Synchronization dialog. (page 49)
•A message appears to warn when synchronization will cause muting.
The following operations can be performed while on line:
- Scene storage.
- Scene name changes.
- Fade ON/OFF and Fade Mode changes.
- Fade time changes.
- Parameter link setting changes.
When a scene store is executed, that scene becomes the current scene.
•Wave files can be saved as DME data files, and are included in import/export operations.
(page 41)
•Wave files can be saved in the Wav file library.
Event Log events can be output via GPI. (page 76)
The on-line indicator appears as a button which can be used to switch between on-line and
off-line. (page 57)
Scene edits cause the EDIT indicator to appear. (page 55)
An auto file save function (Auto Save, post synchronization) has been added. (page 70)
Different zones can be specified for use by different users. (page 152)
Scene parameters related to User Defined Button, Program Change, GPI In and GPI Out can be
set via the Scene Manager. (page 79)
[Select All] and [Clear All] buttons have been added to the Scene Manager Recall Safe dialog.
(page 83)
User Control can be created for individual users as well as security levels. (page 86)
•A Remote Control Setup List has been added. (page 133)
This list can be used to make detailed settings for a new software protocol that allow the DME to
be controlled from AMX, Crestron, and similar devices.
Refer to the “DME-N Remote Control Protocol Specifications” document for details about the
communication protocol. Information about the “DME-N Remote Control Protocol Specifications”
document can be found at the Yamaha pro Audio website (URL below).
http://www
.yamahaproaudio.com/
It is possible to specify whether listed events will be executed by the Event Scheduler.
(page 133)
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The order of same-time events can be changed in the Event Scheduler. (page 133)
Exceptions can be specified for Event Scheduler execution day/time. (page 101)
Event Scheduler execution times can be specified in 1-second increments. (page 100)
Head amp gain and MY-Card can be set via GPI, MIDI, User defined Button, DAW Control.
Parameter values, scene recall, GPI output, Wave file playback, and head amp gain can be set
via the User Defined Buttons. (page 126)
The Component Lock function dialog is separate from the Parameter List dialog. (page 144)
Shortcuts can be freely set as required. (page 150)
Files can be saved in the DME unit. (page 68)
•A [Close All Editor Windows] button has been added to the Window menu. (page 67)
External head amp parameters will be recognized by the DME unit when either the DME or the
external head amp (AD824, AD8HR) are turned on. Execute a scene recall to send DME settings
an external head amp.
This manual is now separate from the DME Designer installer, and can not be accessed from the
DME Designer menus.
Designer Window
The following operations can be carried out via the shortcut keys.
- Navigator
- Activate Navigator
- Activate Toolkit
- Activate Design Window
- Select Left Port and Start Wiring
- Select Right Port and Start Wiring
- Wire Auto Single to Right
- Wire Auto Multi to Right
- Wire Auto Single to Left
- Wire Auto Multi to Left
- Delete Wire
It is now possible to simultaneously edit multiple objects of the same type.
Example: Change the thickness or color of multiple wires at once.
Files related to user modules (user module files, library files, user module editor files) can be
combined and exported/imported as a single file.
Port colors can be independently specified for each port type. (page 198)
Default wire thicknesses and types can be independently specified for each port type.
An automatic hot-spot connection function has been added. (page 271)
Port display has been added to External Device, Picture, DME, and ICP1 objects.
When drawing wires the keyboard cursor keys can be used to move the mouse cursor, and the
<Enter> key can be used to create nodes.
When drawing wires <Shift> key plus <> key and <Shift> key plus <> key combinations can
be used to automatically connect horizontally-aligned hot spots.
DME object ports can be freely specified.
Compilation of configurations with loop connections is possible when Auto Delay Compensation
is On.
The name has been changed from “Foot Monitor” external device to “Floor Monitor.”
Addition External Device types have been provided.
External Devices can be double-clicked to open a file saved by other applications. (page 220)
Picture objects can be double-clicked to open a specified editor. (page 236)
•Text objects can be double-clicked to open a specified editor. (page 239)
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User module port labels can be edited. (page 233)
Graphics can be placed to represent user modules. (page 232)
The Legend field automatically resizes to accommodate project names and titles of different
lengths.
•A Generic “MY-Others” setting has been provided to accommodate third-party MY cards.
Component Editor Window
Undo and Redo are now shortcut compatible.
•A scroll bar appears when the size of the component editor window is reduced.
The size and position of the component editor window are memorized.
An option to allow mouse-over zooming of the edit box has been added. (page 309)
•A [Back] button that allows switching between related parent and child windows has been
added. (page 306)
•A [Close All Editor Windows] button has been added to the contextual menu.
Source Selector, Speaker Processor, Limiter, Slot In, Cascade In, and Cascade Out components
have been added.
The Delay algorithm has been revised. (page 385)
- LEVEL and MUTE are effective when Delay is Off for each channel.
- The name of the overall Delay [On] parameter has been changed to [All Bypass].
The bus send level range for Delay, Matrix, and Matrix Mixer components has been changed to
- through 0.0 dB.
Snap copy is possible. (page 349)
Snap can be retained until the application is quit or another file is opened.
Security status is displayed in the user module editor status bar.
Multiple controllers can be selected by clicking while holding the <Ctrl> key when the editor is in
the design mode. (page 344)
[Picture], [Text], [Box], [Ellipse], and [Frame] have been added to the tool palette of the user
module editor and user control editor design mode. (page 311)
Controller properties can be accessed by double-clicking controllers in the user module editor or
user control editor design mode. (page 330)
Picture and Text objects can be clicked to open a specified editor in the user module editor or
user control editor.
The User Module Editor and User Control Editor offer a greater range of customization options for
color, size. etc., of the placed controls.
MIDI Setup
•A MIDI Setup minimize function has been added.
V1.2 Precautions
When using project files (*.daf) created by version 1.1.5 or earlier, synchronize from the DME
Designer to the DME unit for the first synchronization.
•Project files (*.daf) created using version 1.2 will not open properly on version 1.1.
IN
Input
Mute
Input
Level
Input
Mute
Input
Level
On
Delay On
Delay All Bypass
OUT
OUT
Mute Level
On Mute Level
IN
Delay
Delay
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Changes from V1.2 to V2.0
General
Support added for DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C, SP2060 units and MY16-CII.
“Device Groups”, or groups of the same type of device, have been added at the lowest Zone
level.
It is now possible to have one master device per device group rather than one master device per
zone. This means that it is possible to have multiple master devices in a single zone.
•Group masters can now be assigned regardless of the IP address. This makes it possible to have
multiple device groups at a single network address.
Configurations can be created and deleted for each device group.
Component
•A Feedback Suppressor component has been added. (page 402)
The Speaker Processor component PEQ “Q” parameter now goes to “63”. (page 447)
Main Panel Window
Firmware and component data can now be updated simultaneously. (page 175)
•A Recovery Update function that allows recovery from program corruption has been added.
(page 177)
•A Component Link function that allows simultaneous linking of all component parameters has
been added. (page 89)
Scene Link function that allows simultaneous control of multiple devices in different device
groups has been added. (page 145)
•A Protect function has been added to the scene manager. (page 79)
Card settings are no longer included in scene data.
•A Utility window has been added to allow editing of device utility settings. (page 161)
The Local Parameter Link display order has been changed. (page 89)
Parameter Link operation can now be turned on or off for each device group. (page 89)
Compilation and analysis is now possible even if no connections have been made.
Navigator window hide/show can now be selected from the main window.
The Event Logger can now display only the event data for a specified device. (page 72)
The GPI terminal names have been changed from [CH] to [PORT].
Designer Window
•A hand tool for window movement has been added. The hand tool can be selected via the hand/
arrow icon in the toolbar, or from the [Tools] menu. The hand tool can also be temporarily
selected by holding the spacebar on your keyboard.
Window magnification and reduction can now be controlled via the mouse wheel while holding
the keyboard “Ctrl” key.
Horizontal scrolling can be controlled via the mouse wheel while holding the keyboard “Shift” key.
The Edit Mode on/off can now be changed from the tool bar. (page 180)
Scene information now appears in DME objects, and the Scene Manager can be launched from
the scene information display. (page 79)
An [On-line] button has been added to DME objects, and synchronization is now possible.
(page 57)
Sampling frequency display has been added to the resource meter window. (page 184)
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Sampling frequency display has been added to the configuration window status bar. (page 287)
The sampling frequency is now displayed during analysis.
Double-clicking the component name now opens the properties window.
Organization of the Tool Kit window has been changed. (page 186)
•A [Draw Image] checkbox that displays or hides the worksheet background image file has been
added to the Sheet properties. (page 201)
[Configuration Manager] has been added to the contextual menu that appears when a DME or
SP2060 object is right-clicked. (page 205,page 213)
[Recall Component Library] and [Store Component Library] now appear in the contextual menu
that appears when a component is right-clicked, even when the Edit Mode is OFF.
The Compile Settings can now be edited for each DME unit. (page 208)
Only one Zone window is now provided for multiple configurations.
The [Export DXF] and [Preferences] commands have been moved from the [Print] menu to the
[Tools] menu.
[Configuration] has been changed to [Configuration Manager] in the [Tools] menu.
When [Prohibit Diagonal Connections] in the [Tools] menu is active it is possible to select 2
diagonal points and those points will automatically be connected by a combination of horizontal
and vertical wires.
Component Editor Window
•A [Level Meter Enable] command that displays or hides the meter values has been added to the
contextual menu. Hiding the meters can result in increased communication speed in some
cases. (page 346)
•A [Display Order] function that allows the order of the controllers to be changed as required has
been added to the User Control Editor and User Module Editor. (page 311)
An [Add Component to Component Link] command has been added to the controller contextual
menu.(page 356)
The registered group is now displayed in the [Add Parameter to Parameter Link] submenu of the
contextual menu of controllers registered for Parameter Link operation.(page 354)
Increased speed when selecting and dragging a large number of controllers in the User Control
Editor and User Module Editor
It is now possible to switch from the Navigator window to Zone display while online.
V2.0 Precautions
Please use DME Designer V2.0 with DME64N/24N V2.0 or higher, DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C
V2.0 or higher, and SP2060 V1.1 or higher.
See the Yamaha Pro Audio website for compatibility details (http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/).
When DME64N/24N and DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C are used together in the same device
group, faster communication speed as well as smoother DME Designer meter display can be
obtained by assigning a DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C unit as the device group master.
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Changes from V2.0 to V3.0
General
DME8i-ES/DME8o-ES/DME4io-ES support.
The DME Designer and DME-N Network Driver installers have been combined, so the
appropriate DME-N Network Driver version is now installed automatically with the DME Designer
application.
The following connections to the Slave DME units are now possible when a DME Satellite unit is
assigned as the Device Group Master:
- USB/Ethernet connection to the computer (DME Designer).
- Cascade connection to control from the PM5D console (DME64N only).
Component
Ambient Noise Compensator component added (page 365).
Audio Detector component added (page 367).
Auto Gain Control component added (page 368).
Auto Mixer II component added (page 414).
Simple Mixer component added (page 433).
Room Combiner component added (page 443).
Matrix Mixer and Router component variations added.
Main Panel Window
•To allow project information to be easily reproduced on a different computer, it is now possible to
export and import all necessary files at once, rather than only project files with the “.daf”
extension (page 42).
•A Device Information window that lists the status of all devices has been added (page 178).
It is now possible to individually set each user control to determine whether it will open
automatically when the project file is opened (page 86).
In accordance with the above change, the Startup User Control item has been removed from the
Security dialog box.
It is now possible to assign Direct Parameter Value to the GPI input function, and assign Direct
Parameter Value and Audio Detector to the GPI output function (page 106, page 116).
An option that automatically saves the project file (.daf extension) in the DME unit when going
online has been added (page 92).
It is now possible to control internal DME-24N/DME8i-C/DME4io-C/DME8i-ES/DME4io-ES head
amps from a PM5D or other compatible mixing console (page 135).
Remote control from AMX, Crestron, and similar controllers is now possible via Ethernet
connection only for DME Satellite units. (page 165).
The display format of the parameter values displayed in the Remote Control Setup List and
Parameter List dialog box can now be switched between the internal settings and the values
displayed in the editor windows (page 133, page 141).
The Event Logger window can now display additional error messages shown on the DME display
panel (page 77).
It is now possible to set the DME unit so that the internally stored event log is not erased
(page 74).
Improvements have been made to the additional error message information shown in the Event
Logger window.
The DME unit internal clock and DME Designer time display now support daylight saving time
(DST) (page 171).
Firmware updates can now be applied to entire device groups, for improved speed and
efficiency.
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Designer Window
It is now possible to set a “clear” background color for text, box, and ellipse objects (page 239,
page 241, page 243).
Password entry is now required when opening a User Module Properties dialog box or saving/
exporting in a user module to which security has been applied.
Linked software applications can now be launched from the Slot component contextual menu
(page 227).
User module templates that use the same library are now categorized and displayed as user
module groups (page 296).
Image files are now included in User Module exports.
Component and parameter links can now be copied when DME objects, components, and user
modules are copied/pasted or duplicated.
Parameter links are now saved when User Module data is saved/exported.
When already-placed picture files are replaced, they will be updated and displayed correctly
without the need to restart the DME Designer application.
Component Editor Window
[Line] and [Scene Recall] tools have been added to the User Module Editor and User Control
Editor design modes, allowing placement of lines and scene recall buttons (page 318).
In the User Module Editor and User Control Editor it is now possible to convert placed sliders to
knobs, and vice-versa (page 329).
More options are available for customizing the controls listed below in the User Module Editor
and User Control Editor:
- A property dialog box has been added for sliders, allowing customization of direction, scale,
color, size, and other parameters (page 331).
- Level meter size can be customized (page 333).
- A property dialog box has been added for slider level meters, allowing customization of
direction and size (page 334).
- Knob color and knob background color can be customized (page 330).
- Text background color can be customized (page 338).
- A property dialog box has been added for indicators, allowing customization of color and size
(page 334).
V3.0 Precautions
Use DME Designer V3.0 only with DME64N/24N V3.0 or higher, DME Satellite V3.0 or higher, and/or
SP2060 V1.2 or higher. Refer to the Yamaha Pro Audio website (http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/)
details on combinations.
When combining DME64N/24N and DME Satellite units in a device group, be sure to assign a DME
Satellite unit as the device group master. Synchronization cannot be performed if a DME64N/24N is
assigned as the device group master.
When using the Windows Vista operating system, use only USB-MIDI Driver V3.0 or higher, and
DME-N Network Driver V1.2 or higher.
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Contents
The DME Audio System Network .............................................. 3
The DME Designer Software Application .................................. 4
Data Handled by a DME Audio System..................................... 6
Chapter 1 Before Using 20
Installing DME Designer .......................................................... 20
Starting DME Designer............................................................ 20
Closing DME Designer ............................................................ 22
Chapter 2 DME Designer Overview 23
Names and Functions of the Windows .................................... 23
Users and Security .................................................................. 28
Files Used by the DME DESIGNER ........................................ 31
Configuration Creation Procedure ........................................... 46
Online ...................................................................................... 47
Chapter 3 Main Panel Window 52
Names and Functions of the Windows .................................... 52
Main Panel Window Menu....................................................... 58
DME File Storage .................................................................... 68
Preferences ............................................................................. 69
Event Logger ........................................................................... 72
Scene Manager ....................................................................... 79
User Control ............................................................................ 86
Parameter Link ........................................................................ 89
Synchronization (DME Designer and Unit Synchronization) ... 91
Event Scheduler ...................................................................... 95
Wav File Manager ................................................................. 102
GPI ........................................................................................ 106
MIDI....................................................................................... 119
User Defined Button (User Defined Parameters) .................. 126
DAW Control.......................................................................... 130
Remote Control Setup List .................................................... 133
Internal HA Control ................................................................ 135
Parameter List ....................................................................... 141
Component Lock ................................................................... 144
Scene Link Manager.............................................................. 145
SP2060 Library Manager....................................................... 147
MIDI Port Setup ..................................................................... 149
Shortcut Keys ........................................................................ 150
Security (Creating Users and Making User Settings) ............ 151
Network Setup ....................................................................... 159
Utility...................................................................................... 161
Word Clock ............................................................................ 168
Monitor Out............................................................................ 170
Clock...................................................................................... 171
Language Settings................................................................. 173
Backup................................................................................... 174
DME Firmware Update .......................................................... 175
Device Information................................................................. 178
Chapter 4 Designer 180
Editing Configurations ........................................................... 180
Designer Window .................................................................. 181
Toolkit Window ...................................................................... 186
Designer Window Menu ........................................................ 191
Objects .................................................................................. 198
Design Window Shared Settings and Operations ................. 255
Drawing and Editing Wires .................................................... 266
Adding, Deleting, and Renaming a Zone............................... 277
Changing Device Groups ...................................................... 279
Adding, Deleting, and Renaming a Configuration ................. 281
Area Window ......................................................................... 283
Zone Window......................................................................... 284
Configuration Window ........................................................... 287
User Module .......................................................................... 295
Chapter 5 Editor Window 305
Component Editor Window.................................................... 305
User Control Editor/User Module Editor ................................ 311
Operation Mode and Design Mode........................................ 344
Context Menu ........................................................................ 345
Snap ...................................................................................... 348
Library.................................................................................... 350
Creating Parameter Links...................................................... 354
Creating Component Links .................................................... 356
Chapter 6 Component Guide 357
Types of Components ........................................................... 357
Ambient Noise Compensator................................................. 365
Audio Detector....................................................................... 367
Auto Gain Control .................................................................. 368
Crossover .............................................................................. 369
Crossover Processor ............................................................. 373
Delay ..................................................................................... 385
Dynamics............................................................................... 387
Equalizer (EQ) ....................................................................... 397
Fader ..................................................................................... 401
Feedback Suppressor ........................................................... 402
Filters..................................................................................... 403
Meter ..................................................................................... 411
Miscellaneous........................................................................ 412
Mixer...................................................................................... 414
Pan ........................................................................................ 436
Room Combiner .................................................................... 443
Router.................................................................................... 444
Source Selector ..................................................................... 446
Speaker Processor ................................................................ 447
SPX ....................................................................................... 454
Slot ........................................................................................ 465
Cascade ................................................................................ 467
Analog Input and Output........................................................ 469
SP2060 Input and Output ...................................................... 470
CobraNet Input and Output ................................................... 471
EtherSound Input and Output................................................ 473
MY-Card ................................................................................ 474
Remote Controlled Head Amp............................................... 478
Component Glossary............................................................. 480
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Appendix 484
Options .................................................................................. 484
Main Display .......................................................................... 486
Parameter Edit Displays ........................................................ 487
Utility Displays ....................................................................... 491
Troubleshooting 496
Index 497
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Chapter 1 Before Using
Installing DME Designer
To use DME Designer, you must first install the software on the computer. Before you can connect the
DME Designer software to the DME or SP2060 unit, you must first install the USB MIDI Driver or the
DME-N Network Driver, according to how you will be connecting, and then make the appropriate
settings.
For instructions about the installation and setup for the DME Designer and DME-N Network Driver, and
about the installation for the USB-MIDI Driver, see the “DME Setup Manual.”
Starting DME Designer
The DME Designer software is started from the [Start] menu. DME Designer is used with one user
logged on. The user logs on when the software is started.
DME Designer Start Up and Logon (When Auto-Logon Is Not Set)
1 Click [Start] [All Programs] [YAMAHA OPT Tools] [DME Designer] [DME
Designer].
The “Log On” dialog box will be displayed.
NOTE
Initial settings for DME Satellite units must be transferred via USB-MIDI, so it is necessary to properly install the USB-MIDI
Driver.
NOTE
In Windows2000, click [Start] [Programs] [YAMAHA OPT Tools] [DME Designer] [DME Designer].
NOTE
Automatic log-on is the default setting. If the automatic logon feature is enabled, the “Log On” dialog box will not be
displayed when the application is started. Instead, the auto-logon user will be logged on automatically. See page 30
for information about auto-logon.
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