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  • Page 1

    EN DIGIT AL MIXING ENGINE SA TELLITE O wner ’ s Manual[...]

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    The abov e warning is located on the top of the unit. Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’ s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric [...]

  • Page 3

    1. IMPORT ANT NO TICE: DO NO T MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions con- tained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly appro ved b y Y amaha ma y void y our authority , granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORT ANT : When connecting this product to accessories and/ or [...]

  • Page 4

    DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual 4 PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULL Y BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this man ual in a saf e place for future ref erence. W ARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazard[...]

  • Page 5

    DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual 5 • Before connecting the device to other devices, turn off the power for all devices. Before turning the power on or off for all devices, set all volume levels to minimum. • Do not insert your fi ngers or hands in any gaps or openings on the device. •A void inserting or dropping foreign objects (pap[...]

  • Page 6

    DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual Forew ord Introduction to the DME Satellite Controls and Connectors Connecting to a Computer A udio 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[...]

  • Page 7

    References Other Functions Connecting to an External Device A udio I/O Connection Connecting to a Computer Controls and Connectors Introduction to the DME Satellite Forew ord DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual 7 Thank you for choosing a Yamaha DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Digital Mixing Engine Satellite. In order to take full advantage of the fe[...]

  • Page 8

    F oreword DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual Forew ord Introduction to the DME Satellite Controls and Connectors Connecting to a Computer A udio I/O Connection Connecting to an External Device Other Functions References 8 Precautions for Using a Rack-mounted DME Satellite If several DME Satellite units (or a DME Satellite unit to- gether wit[...]

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    References Other Functions Connecting to an External Device A udio I/O Connection Connecting to a Computer Controls and Connectors Introduction to the DME Satellite Forew ord DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual 9 Differences between DME8i-C, DME8o-C, and DME4io-C The differences between these three models are as follows: ■ DME8i-C This mode[...]

  • Page 10

    Introduction to the DME Satellite DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual Forew ord Introduction to the DME Satellite Controls and Connectors Connecting to a Computer A udio I/O Connection Connecting to an External Device Other Functions References 10 Audio System Network Multiple DME series units that are interconnected in a network via Ethernet[...]

  • Page 11

    References Other Functions Connecting to an External Device A udio I/O Connection Connecting to a Computer Controls and Connectors Introduction to the DME Satellite Forew ord Introduction to the DME Satellite DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual 11 Scene A combination of all configuration and preset parameters is called a “scene.” Scenes c[...]

  • Page 12

    Introduction to the DME Satellite DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual Forew ord Introduction to the DME Satellite Controls and Connectors Connecting to a Computer A udio I/O Connection Connecting to an External Device Other Functions References 12 Signal Types DME Satellite audio system signals can be broadly categorized as follows. A udio An[...]

  • Page 13

    References Other Functions Connecting to an External Device A udio I/O Connection Connecting to a Computer Controls and Connectors Introduction to the DME Satellite Forew ord Introduction to the DME Satellite DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual 13 System Examples Multiple DME Satellite units: Large-scale system HOME HOME UTILITY UTILITY SCENE[...]

  • Page 14

    Introduction to the DME Satellite DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual Forew ord Introduction to the DME Satellite Controls and Connectors Connecting to a Computer A udio I/O Connection Connecting to an External Device Other Functions References 14 About DME Designer DME Designer software enables you to integrate, configure, and control the DM[...]

  • Page 15

    References Other Functions Connecting to an External Device A udio I/O Connection Connecting to a Computer Controls and Connectors Introduction to the DME Satellite Forew ord Introduction to the DME Satellite DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual 15 About CobraNet CobraNet in a nutshell Developed by Cirrus Logic, Inc., U.S., CobraNet technology[...]

  • Page 16

    Introduction to the DME Satellite DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual Forew ord Introduction to the DME Satellite Controls and Connectors Connecting to a Computer A udio I/O Connection Connecting to an External Device Other Functions References 16 Multicast and unicast bundles CobraNet bundles can be either multicast or unicast. Multicast bun[...]

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    References Other Functions Connecting to an External Device A udio I/O Connection Connecting to a Computer Controls and Connectors Introduction to the DME Satellite Forew ord Introduction to the DME Satellite DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual 17 Conductors and performers One device on the CobraNet network works as the conductor (network syn[...]

  • Page 18

    DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual Forew ord Introduction to the DME Satellite Controls and Connectors Connecting to a Computer A udio I/O Connection Connecting to an External Device Other Functions References 18 Front Panel 1 [USB] Connector Use this connector to connect the DME Satellite to the com- puter’s USB port. If you plan to use a[...]

  • Page 19

    References Other Functions Connecting to an External Device A udio I/O Connection Connecting to a Computer Controls and Connectors Introduction to the DME Satellite Forew ord Controls and Connectors DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual 19 4 [ERROR] Indicator Lights when an error occurs. The [PEAK] indicators reflect the type of error. The [ERR[...]

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    Controls and Connectors DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual Forew ord Introduction to the DME Satellite Controls and Connectors Connecting to a Computer A udio I/O Connection Connecting to an External Device Other Functions References 20 Rear Panel 1 [A C IN] Connector Connect to the AC mains using the supplied AC power cord. First connect th[...]

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    References Other Functions Connecting to an External Device A udio I/O Connection Connecting to a Computer Controls and Connectors Introduction to the DME Satellite Forew ord Controls and Connectors DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual 21 6 CobraNet [PRIMAR Y]/[SECOND AR Y] Connectors The DME Satellite features two CobraNet connectors for buil[...]

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    DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual Forew ord Introduction to the DME Satellite Controls and Connectors Connecting to a Computer A udio I/O Connection Connecting to an External Device Other Functions References 22 USB Connection To connect multiple DME Satellite units to a network, you must assign appropriate IP addresses and make other netwo[...]

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    References Other Functions Connecting to an External Device A udio I/O Connection Connecting to a Computer Controls and Connectors Introduction to the DME Satellite Forew ord Connecting to a Computer DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual 23 Network Settings Use DME Designer to specify the IP address, master/slave, and master ID settings as foll[...]

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    Connecting to a Computer DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual Forew ord Introduction to the DME Satellite Controls and Connectors Connecting to a Computer A udio I/O Connection Connecting to an External Device Other Functions References 24 Ethernet Connection ([NETWORK] Connector) To control the DME Satellite from the computer via Ethernet, us[...]

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    References Other Functions Connecting to an External Device A udio I/O Connection Connecting to a Computer Controls and Connectors Introduction to the DME Satellite Forew ord Connecting to a Computer DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual 25 Control from a computer in the same subnet group NOTE • The IP addresses in the diagram are examples. ?[...]

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    Connecting to a Computer DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual Forew ord Introduction to the DME Satellite Controls and Connectors Connecting to a Computer A udio I/O Connection Connecting to an External Device Other Functions References 26 Control from a computer with a different subnet HOME HOME UTILITY UTILITY SCENE SCENE LEVEL LEVEL MUTE MU[...]

  • Page 27

    References Other Functions Connecting to an External Device A udio I/O Connection Connecting to a Computer Controls and Connectors Introduction to the DME Satellite Forew ord Connecting to a Computer DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual 27 Connecting multiple device groups HOME HOME UTILITY UTILITY SCENE SCENE LEVEL LEVEL MUTE MUTE ENTER ENTER[...]

  • Page 28

    DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual Forew ord Introduction to the DME Satellite Controls and Connectors Connecting to a Computer A udio I/O Connection Connecting to an External Device Other Functions References 28 Digital Audio Connection (CobraNet Connectors) The DME Satellite CobraNet connectors enable you to transfer digital audio, control[...]

  • Page 29

    References Other Functions Connecting to an External Device A udio I/O Connection Connecting to a Computer Controls and Connectors Introduction to the DME Satellite Forew ord A udio I/O Connection DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual 29 Analog Audio Connection ([INPUT] & [OUTPUT] Connectors) The DME Satellite can directly input and output [...]

  • Page 30

    DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual Forew ord Introduction to the DME Satellite Controls and Connectors Connecting to a Computer A udio I/O Connection Connecting to an External Device Other Functions References 30 Remote Connection ([REMOTE] Connector) The [REMOTE] connector of the DME Satellite can be connected to remotely-controllable Yamah[...]

  • Page 31

    References Other Functions Connecting to an External Device A udio I/O Connection Connecting to a Computer Controls and Connectors Introduction to the DME Satellite Forew ord Connecting to an External Device DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual 31 Controlling a DME Satellite’s internal head amps from a digital mixer The internal head amp set[...]

  • Page 32

    Connecting to an External Device DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual Forew ord Introduction to the DME Satellite Controls and Connectors Connecting to a Computer A udio I/O Connection Connecting to an External Device Other Functions References 32 CobraNet Connection (CobraNet Connectors) You can use the CobraNet connector to control the DME S[...]

  • Page 33

    References Other Functions Connecting to an External Device A udio I/O Connection Connecting to a Computer Controls and Connectors Introduction to the DME Satellite Forew ord Connecting to an External Device DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual 33 Controlling the DME Satellite from a digital mixer Yamaha PM5D If you install an MY16-C or MY16-C[...]

  • Page 34

    Connecting to an External Device DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual Forew ord Introduction to the DME Satellite Controls and Connectors Connecting to a Computer A udio I/O Connection Connecting to an External Device Other Functions References 34 GPI Connection ([GPI] Connector) A GPI (General Purpose Interface) device (GPI controller, etc.) [...]

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    References Other Functions Connecting to an External Device A udio I/O Connection Connecting to a Computer Controls and Connectors Introduction to the DME Satellite Forew ord DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual 35 Initializing the DME Satellite You can initialize the DME Satellite internal memory. Select one of the following initialization ty[...]

  • Page 36

    DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual Forew ord Introduction to the DME Satellite Controls and Connectors Connecting to a Computer A udio I/O Connection Connecting to an External Device Other Functions References 36 Options The ICP1, CP4SW, CP1SF, and CP4SF controllers are available as options for remote external control of the DME series. The [...]

  • Page 37

    References Other Functions Connecting to an External Device A udio I/O Connection Connecting to a Computer Controls and Connectors Introduction to the DME Satellite Forew ord Ref erences DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual 37 Troubleshooting Component Refer to the DME Designer Owner’s Manual for more information on each component. The devic[...]

  • Page 38

    Forew ord Introduction to the DME Satellite Controls and Connectors Connecting to a Computer A udio I/O Connection Connecting to an External Device Other Functions References Ref erences DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual 38 MIDI Data Format 1. MIDI functions on the DME8i-C, DME8o-C, and DME4io-C 1.1 Scene Change Scene recall occurs accordin[...]

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    References Other Functions Connecting to an External Device A udio I/O Connection Connecting to a Computer Controls and Connectors Introduction to the DME Satellite Forew ord Ref erences DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual 39 4. MIDI Format MIDI Format Chart (Rx: receive, Tx: transmit} 4.1 Program Change (Cnh) Receive When the “Program Chan[...]

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    Forew ord Introduction to the DME Satellite Controls and Connectors Connecting to a Computer A udio I/O Connection Connecting to an External Device Other Functions References Ref erences DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual 40 Transmit When the “Parameter Change Tx Switch” is On and a parameter is edited via DME Designer, appropriate Param[...]

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    References Other Functions Connecting to an External Device A udio I/O Connection Connecting to a Computer Controls and Connectors Introduction to the DME Satellite Forew ord DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual 41 MIDI Implementation Chart Transmitted Function... Recognized Remarks Basic Channel Note Number : True voice Velocity After Touch P[...]

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    Forew ord Introduction to the DME Satellite Controls and Connectors Connecting to a Computer A udio I/O Connection Connecting to an External Device Other Functions References Ref erences DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual 42 Display Messages The [ERROR] and [PEAK] indicators on the front panel of the DME Satellite indicate error and warning [...]

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    References Other Functions Connecting to an External Device A udio I/O Connection Connecting to a Computer Controls and Connectors Introduction to the DME Satellite Forew ord Ref erences DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual 43 General Specifications Electrical Characteristics Output impedance of signal generator: 150 Ω DME8i-C : Measured wit[...]

  • Page 44

    Forew ord Introduction to the DME Satellite Controls and Connectors Connecting to a Computer A udio I/O Connection Connecting to an External Device Other Functions References Ref erences DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual 44 <DME4io-C> T otal Harmonic Distor tion fs=48kHz or 96kHz <DME8i-C/DME4io-C> <DME8o-C> Hum&Noise [...]

  • Page 45

    References Other Functions Connecting to an External Device A udio I/O Connection Connecting to a Computer Controls and Connectors Introduction to the DME Satellite Forew ord Ref erences DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual 45 <DME4io-C> Dynamic Range fs=48kHz or 96kHz <DME8i-C/DME8o-C> <DME4io-C> Crosstalk@1kHz reference to [...]

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    Forew ord Introduction to the DME Satellite Controls and Connectors Connecting to a Computer A udio I/O Connection Connecting to an External Device Other Functions References Ref erences DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual 46 <DME4io-C> Signal Delay Input/Output Characteristics ANALOG INPUT CHARA CTERISTICS ANALOG OUTPUT CHARA CTERISTIC[...]

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    References Other Functions Connecting to an External Device A udio I/O Connection Connecting to a Computer Controls and Connectors Introduction to the DME Satellite Forew ord Ref erences DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual 47 CONTROL I/O CHARA CTERISTICS [NETWORK] Connector (100Base-TX Ethernet, RJ-45) Straight and Crossover Cable Wiring T er[...]

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    Forew ord Introduction to the DME Satellite Controls and Connectors Connecting to a Computer A udio I/O Connection Connecting to an External Device Other Functions References Ref erences DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual 48 Dimensions * Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purpose only. Yamaha Corp. r[...]

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    References Other Functions Connecting to an External Device A udio I/O Connection Connecting to a Computer Controls and Connectors Introduction to the DME Satellite Forew ord Ref erences DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual 49 Index A About DME Designer ............................................................. 14 [AC IN] Connector ........[...]

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    Forew ord Introduction to the DME Satellite Controls and Connectors Connecting to a Computer A udio I/O Connection Connecting to an External Device Other Functions References Ref erences DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual 50 S Scene ....................................................................................... 11 secondary (backup) [...]

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    WK83890 804IPDHx.x-02D0 This document is printed on chlorine free (ECF) paper with soy ink. Yamaha Manual Library http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/ Yamaha Pro Audio global web site: http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ © 2006 Yamaha Corporation U.R.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation Printed in Japan[...]