Amp Editor Version 1.
What is Amp Editor? Amp Editor is software that enables network-compatible amplifiers (such as the TXn series and XMV series); amp control devices (the ACD1); and compatible amplifiers connected to amp control devices to be assembled into a system, and then be monitored and controlled from a computer. Amp Editor allows centralized monitoring and control of multiple connected devices. Special Notices The software and this manual are the exclusive copyrights of Yamaha Corporation.
Contents Chapter 1 Preparing for operation 4 Chapter 6 Tree View window 102 Terms............................................................................................ 6 Tree structure............................................................................104 Installing and setting up Amp Editor ............................................. 7 Operations in the Tree View window .........................................
Chapter 1 Preparing for operation As of August 2013, the following devices and functions can be used with Amp Editor.
Chapter 1 Preparing for operation Parameters that can be monitored/controlled ACD1 Parameter Signal Path View* Analog Input Slot Input Speaker Output Slot Output General TXn XMV Tn/PC-N XP/XM/XH Component parameter editing — — — Level meter — — Mute switching — — — Pre Input meter — — — Mute switching — — — Level meter (output voltage) Power meter — — Impedance meter — — Attenuation operations — Attenuator’s Link switch
Chapter 1 Preparing for operation Terms Term Definition Workspace The set of devices that can be simultaneously monitored and controlled by Amp Editor is called a workspace. Online/Offline “Online” is the state in which the devices are connected to the computer and network, and are synchronized with Amp Editor so that they can be monitored and controlled. “Offline” is the state in which the devices and computer are not physically connected, or connected but not synchronized.
Chapter 1 Preparing for operation Installing and setting up Amp Editor In order to use Amp Editor to monitor and control your system, you must install Amp Editor in your computer, and then specify IP addresses and IDs for the computer and devices. For details on installing Amp Editor, refer to the “Amp Editor Installation Guide.” For details on making settings in your computer, refer to “Setup” (page 15).
Chapter 2 An overview of Amp Editor Broadly speaking, Amp Editor consists of three windows: the Main Panel window, the Tree View window, and the Detail View window.
Chapter 2 An overview of Amp Editor Main Panel window The Main Panel window is the main window of Amp Editor. NOTE • You can open a project file (filename extension .yae) by dragging and dropping it onto the Main Panel window. Menu bar Toolbar Menu bar Here are the functions that can be executed by Amp Editor, grouped by category. Click to see a list of functions. For details, refer to “Main Panel window” (page 33).
Chapter 2 An overview of Amp Editor Tree View window The Tree View window is a hierarchical view of the connection status of the devices connected to the network. By double-clicking an icon shown in this window, you can access the Detail View window to see detailed information. For details, refer to “Tree View window” (page 102).
Chapter 2 An overview of Amp Editor Detail View window The Detail View window lets you monitor/control the amplifier that is specified in the Tree View window. The following four types of screen are shown. Screen name Content Device Detail View (page 115) This will appear when you double-click an amplifier icon. Here you can monitor the amplifier’s status such as its level meters, or control the attenuation and Mute status of an amplifier.
Chapter 2 An overview of Amp Editor Projects A system constructed by Amp Editor is saved in a folder as a “project.” A project contains settings for workspace, components, and parameters. Only one project can be opened at a time; when you open a different project, the currently-open project will be closed. The commands for opening, creating, or saving a project are found on the [File] menu of the main panel window. Creating a new project Here’s how to create a new project. 1.
Chapter 2 An overview of Amp Editor Saving a project 1. In the main panel window, click [File] menu [Save]. The currently-open project will be overwritten. Save as a specified name The main panel window [File] menu [Save As...] command lets you save the currently-open project with the name you specify. If you’re saving for the first time, a project will be created. If the project has already been assigned a name and saved, it will be saved as a different project. 1.
Chapter 2 An overview of Amp Editor Opening a project Here’s how to open a previously-saved project. The currently-open project will be closed when you open a new project, so a dialog box will ask whether you want to save the current project. [Open] command 1. In the main panel window, click [File] menu [Open]. The folder selection dialog box will appear. 2. Select the folder of the project that you want to open. 3. Click the [OK] button.
Chapter 3 Setup To use Amp Editor to monitor and control your equipment, you must first specify the IP address for your computer and devices, and the ID for your devices. NOTE • A Device ID is a unique number assigned to each device to be recognized by the network. Depending on the product, the Device ID might be represented differently. For example, on the TXn or ACD1, it is called “Device ID” and expressed in decimal numbers. On the XMV, it is called “UNIT ID” and expressed in hexadecimal numbers.
Chapter 3 Setup For the ACD1 1. Power-on the ACD1. After approximately ten seconds, the unit’s front panel display will show the HOME screen. 2. On the front panel of the unit, hold down the [BACK] button for one second or longer. The Device ID setting screen will appear. 3. Use the [sINC/YES] or [tDEC/NO] button on the front panel of the unit to select the Device ID. You can select a value in the range of 0–255.
Chapter 3 Setup IP address settings Here’s how to set the IP address of the computer and of the devices so that Amp Editor can communicate with the devices. Accessing the Control Panel The way to access the Control Panel will depend on your operating system. Windows XP / Vista / 7 Select [Start] [Control Panel]. Windows 8 1. In the Start screen, click [Desktop]. The desktop will appear. 2. Move the cursor to the upper right or lower right corner of the desktop. The Charms bar will appear.
Chapter 3 Setup Windows Vista / 7 / 8 users 1. Access the Control Panel, then click or double-click [Network and Sharing Center] or [View network status and tasks]. The “Network and Sharing Center” is displayed. 2. Click [Manage network connection] or [Change adapter settings] from the “Tasks” list located in the left side of “Network and Sharing Center” window, then double-click [Local Area Connection]. The “Local Area Connection Status” dialog box will be displayed.
Chapter 3 Setup Windows XP users 1. Chose [Control Panel] [Network connections], and double-click [Local area connections]. The “Local area connection status” dialog box will appear. 2. In the [General] tab, click [Properties]. The “Local area connection properties” dialog box will appear. 3. In the [General] tab, double-click [Internet protocol (TCP/IP)]. The “Internet protocol (TCP/IP) properties” dialog box will appear. 4.
Chapter 3 Setup Setting the device IP address (example for a TXn or ACD1) On a TXn or ACD1, the Auto IP Address Assignment function of Amp Editor (page 92) automatically assigns an IP address to each device. The following procedure is based on the assumption that these IP address settings are used for communication between the devices and Amp Editor. 1.
Chapter 3 Setup 7. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the [NETWORK] connector of the XMV to a network switch, and then power-on all devices. 8. Verify that all connected devices are shown in the Tree View window. NOTE • Make sure that all devices are displayed in the Tree View, then click the [Manual Mode] button. In this way, the IP address assigned to the devices by the Auto IP Address Assignment function will become static.
Chapter 3 Setup Setting the device IP address (example for an XMV) On the XMV, the IP address is automatically specified based on the unique UNIT ID of each device. The following procedure is based on the assumption that these IP address settings are used for communication between the devices and Amp Editor. 1. Before turning on the power to the devices, use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer’s Ethernet connector to the network switch, and then start up the computer. 2.
Chapter 4 Basic operations in Amp Editor As examples of how amplifiers can be controlled from Amp Editor, this chapter explains the process of editing the basic settings of each amplifier, creating a custom control panel from which you can monitor and control multiple amplifiers, and then using Scene Link to switch multiple amplifiers together.
Chapter 4 Basic operations in Amp Editor 3. Use the Direction field to specify the direction of synchronization, and then click the [Go Online] button. Amp Editor and the devices will synchronize, and the indication in the main panel window will change to [ONLINE]. NOTE • If you choose [Amp Editor Device], synchronization will occur by sending data from Amp Editor to the devices. In this case, please take care that unexpected high volume does not damage your speakers or cause hearing damage.
Chapter 4 Basic operations in Amp Editor Making basic settings for each amplifier Here you’ll make basic settings such as the amplifier’s Gain and Power Amp Mode. 4. Click an amplifier icon in the workspace of the Tree View window. [Device Properties] button 5. Click the [Device Properties] button ( ). The Device Properties window will appear.
Chapter 4 Basic operations in Amp Editor 6. Make basic settings for the amplifier. In the “General” tab you can make the following basic settings. For details, refer to Device Properties window (page 127). q Input Redundancy Here you can make settings for a redundant connection (duplicate audio connections) that uses both the analog input signal and the digital (slot) input signal.
Chapter 4 Basic operations in Amp Editor Monitoring and controlling multiple amplifiers By using the “System View Creator” dialog box you can create a System View custom control panel that enables centralized monitoring and control of multiple amplifiers. 9. From the [Tools] menu, choose [System View Creator...]. The “System View Creator” dialog box will appear. 10. In the [Name] field, enter the name of the custom control panel that you want to create. 11.
Chapter 4 Basic operations in Amp Editor Type of TXn has the following structure. w i q e r t y u q Amplifier name Indicates the name of the amplifier. w Scene name Indicates the amplifier’s scene number and scene name. e Channel name Indicates the amplifier’s channel name. r Amplifier control section Here you can monitor and control the following items.
Chapter 4 Basic operations in Amp Editor Editing an amplifier’s Speaker Processor component settings (TXn only) For each channel of the amplifier, you can edit the settings (the parameter set) of the Speaker Processor component for the speaker you’re using. 14. Click the [SP] icon of the channel whose Speaker Processor component settings you want to edit. The “Speaker Processor” dialog box will open. 15. Click the [RECALL] button to select the library item for the speaker you’re using.
Chapter 4 Basic operations in Amp Editor Using Scene Link to switch the settings of multiple amplifiers simultaneously If you use Scene Link to associate the scenes of multiple amplifiers, the scenes of multiple amplifiers can be stored/recalled simultaneously. 18. In the main panel window, click the [Scene Link Manager] button. The “Scene Link Manager” dialog box will open. [Change Scene Link] button [Scene Link Manager] button 19. In the Scene Link list, click [01 [No Data]] to select it.
Chapter 4 Basic operations in Amp Editor 21. Click the [Store] button. A dialog box will appear, allowing you to enter a name for the scene link. 22. Enter the scene link name, and click the [OK] button. The current settings will be stored into each amplifier unit as scene 01, and scene link 01 will be registered in Amp Editor. The scene link you stored here can be recalled from the [Change Scene Link] button in the main panel window.
Chapter 4 Basic operations in Amp Editor Saving a project Here’s how to save the project containing the various settings you created. 23. In the main panel window, click [File] menu [Save As...]. A dialog box will appear, allowing you to enter a name for the project name. When using the project with a different computer, if you select the [Copy library data from the user library folder] check box, the library file will also be conveniently saved in the project’s save destination folder. 24.
Chapter 5 Main panel window Objects in the window and their function The Main Panel window is the main window of Amp Editor. Menu bar Title Shortcut buttons • You can open a project file (filename extension .yae) by dragging and dropping it onto the Main Panel window. NOTE Title The name of the currently-open project is shown. When a new project has been created or if the project has not yet been saved, this will indicate “Untitled.
Chapter 5 Main panel window [Show/Hide Tree] button Shows or hides the Tree View window (page 102). [Custom Control Panel] button Clicking this will display a popup menu from which you can select a custom control panel. By selecting [New Custom Control Panel] you can create a new custom control panel (page 177). By selecting [System View Creator...], you can create a new custom control panel using the “System View Creator” dialog box, which provides templates for frequently-used parameters (page 98).
Chapter 5 Main panel window Scene Link This shows scene link information. By recalling a scene link, you can switch the scenes of multiple amplifiers in a single action. [Show/Hide Scene Link Manager] button Scene link number / Scene link name [Change Scene Link] button Scene link number / Scene link name This shows the number and name of the last-recalled scene link. [Change Scene Link] button Click to [t] display a list from which you can select a scene link to recall.
Chapter 5 Main panel window Menus in the main panel window [File] menu Command Operation New Creates a new project (page 12). This cannot be selected when online. Open... Opens a saved project (page 14). This cannot be selected when online. Save Saves (overwrites) onto the existing project (page 13). Save As... Saves the project to a different folder (page 13). Preferences... Opens the “Preferences” dialog box (page 39). Recently used projects Lists projects that were saved recently.
Chapter 5 Main panel window [Device] menu Command Operation Scene Manager Shows the “Scene Manager” dialog box (page 51). Alert Setup... Shows the “Alert Setup” dialog box (page 55). Word Clock... Shows the “Word Clock” dialog box (page 59). Speaker Processor Library Manager Shows the “Speaker Processor Library Manager” dialog box (page 61). Clock... Shows the “Clock” dialog box (page 66). Language... Shows the “Language” dialog box (page 67). GPI... Shown the “GPI” dialog box (page 69).
Chapter 5 Main panel window [Tools] menu Command Operation Synchronization Shows the “Synchronization” dialog box (page 94). Solo Click this to access a sub-menu from which you can enable or disable the solo function (Solo Master) for the workspace. You can also switch between Mix mode and Last mode. Select “Mix Solo” if you want to select multiple channels for solo output, or “Last Solo” if you want only the last selected channel to be soloed.
Chapter 5 Main panel window Preferences Click the [File] menu command [Preferences...] to access the “Preferences” dialog box. Here you can make preference settings for Amp Editor. Click the [OK] button to apply the modified settings and close the dialog box. [General] tab Here you can make overall preference settings. On Startup Choose what will happen when the application is started and when you log on. [Load the last file opened] Opens the project that had last been open.
Chapter 5 Main panel window Auto Save Here you can make settings for saving the project automatically. This does nothing if the project has never been saved. NOTE • Auto Save does not copy a library file to the project folder. If you want to save the library file to the project folder, execute the [Save] or [Save As...] function from the File menu (page 32). [Enable] check box If this is selected, the current project will be saved automatically.
Chapter 5 Main panel window [Component Editor] tab Here you can specify how the component editor’s knobs and sliders and the edit boxes will operate. Knob Mode Specifies how knobs will be operated. [Circular] Drag in a circular motion following the shape of the knob. [Linear] Drag upward to increase the value, or downward to decrease the value. Slider Mode Specifies what will happen when you click on the bar of a slider.
Chapter 5 Main panel window [Meter Unit] tab For each type of amplifier, you can specify the index and parameter units of the meters shown in the Detail View window and the Device Properties window. [Analog Input] Here you can select the units of the Analog Input level meter as “dBFS,” “dBu” or “V.” [Speaker Output] Here you can select the units of the Speaker Output level meter as either “dBu” or “V.” [Peak Hold] check box If this is checked, peak hold will be enabled for the level meter.
Chapter 5 Main panel window Event Log Here you can view the event log of a device, write to a log file on the computer, and specify the event log that will be saved on the device itself. “Event Log” dialog box To access the “Event Log” dialog box, click the [View] menu [Event Log] command, or click the [Show/Hide Event Log] shortcut button. If the dialog box is open while online, a new event log for all devices connected online will be displayed in realtime.
Chapter 5 Main panel window Event log list This shows the events that have occurred. When you double-click on a displayed event, the “Individual Event Log” dialog box for the device that generated that event will appear, showing detailed information. When you right-click the name indication of an item, a context menu will appear, allowing you to switch each item between visible and hidden. NOTE • If the same event occurs in succession, all instances will be folded into one line.
Chapter 5 Main panel window “Individual Event Log” dialog box To access the “Individual Event Log” dialog box, double-click an event in the “Event Log” dialog box, or rightclick a device item in the workspace of the Tree View window and choose [Individual Event Log] from the shortcut menu that appears. The [Individual Event Log] dialog box shows the events that have occurred on the selected device. Device Indicates the name of the device whose events are shown.
Chapter 5 Main panel window Event log list This shows the events that have occurred on the device. If you accessed this from the “Event Log” dialog box, the selected events will be expanded and shown. If you accessed this from the Tree View window, all events of that device will be shown. NOTE • This log list will not be updated in real time. However, it will be updated to the latest status if you close, then re-open the “Individual Event Log” dialog box. Alert Indicates the content of the event.
Chapter 5 Main panel window “Log Setup” dialog box In the “Event Log” dialog box, click the [Log Setup] button to access the “Log Setup” dialog box. Here you can automatically obtain an event log from a device and save it as a file, or manually obtain and save an event log. Click the [OK] button to apply the modified settings and close the dialog box. [Log file setup] tab [Enable logging] check box Turns on/off the function that automatically writes the obtained event log to a file.
Chapter 5 Main panel window [Automatically delete log files after __ days] If this is selected, log files older than the specified number of days will automatically be erased. Specify the number of days after which log files will automatically be erased. [Log file folder] Specifies the folder in which the log file will be saved. If you click the [Browse] button, the operating system’s standard folder selection dialog box will appear, allowing you to select a folder.
Chapter 5 Main panel window Device Information To access the “Device Information” dialog box, click the [View] menu [Device Information] command, or click the [Show/Hide Device Information] shortcut button. Regardless of the online status, this lists the status of the devices that are connected to the network within the workspace. When a problem occurs or when performing system maintenance, this provides conveniently centralized management of the operating state of the devices.
Chapter 5 Main panel window [IP Address] Indicates the IP address. [MAC Address] Indicates the MAC address. [Firmware Ver.] Indicates the firmware version. [MY Card Type] If an I/O card is installed in the slot, indicates the card name. [Message] Displays messages generated by the amplifier itself. Only the single most recent message is displayed; older messages are not shown. [Reboot] button Reboots all of the amplifiers whose [Reboot] check box is selected in the list.
Chapter 5 Main panel window Scene Manager What is a scene? Settings such as power Standby/On and muting can be named and saved for each amplifier as a “scene.” The operation of saving a scene is called “scene store.” You can store multiple sets of parameter settings for different situations, and recall them as necessary. The operation of recalling a scene (to make it the current scene) is called “scene recall.” To recall a scene, use the “Scene Manager” dialog box.
Chapter 5 Main panel window [Device] Selects the amplifier in the workspace for which changes will be made. Network Status The icon indicates the network status of the amplifier. IP Address Indicates the IP address of the amplifier. Current Scene Indicates the scene number and scene name of the amplifier. Scene list This shows the scene contents. [Scene No.] Indicates the scene number. Click here to select a scene. [Name] Indicates the scene name.
Chapter 5 Main panel window [Paste] button Pastes the contents of the copied or cut scene to the scene selected in the list. The selected scene will be overwritten. When online, or when scene 00 or the current scene is selected, the button will be gray and cannot be used. [Insert] button Inserts the contents of the copied or cut scene at the position of the scene selected in the list. When online or for scene 00, the button will be gray and cannot be used.
Chapter 5 Main panel window “Recall Safe” dialog box (TXn only) In the “Scene Manager” dialog box, click the [Recall Safe] button to access the “Recall Safe” dialog box. For each amplifier, you can specify the components that you want to be unaffected by a scene recall. Click the [OK] button to apply the modified settings and close the dialog box. NOTE • This setting can be edited only when the unit is offline.
Chapter 5 Main panel window Alert Setup To access the “Alert Setup” dialog box, click the [Device] menu command [Alert Setup], or right-click a device icon in the workspace of the Tree View window and choose [Alert Setup] from the shortcut menu that appears. Here you can enable or disable alerts and specify their types for each device. You can lock the alert settings by specifying a password.
Chapter 5 Main panel window • [ID] Indicates the Device ID of the device. • [IP Address] Indicates the IP address of the device. • [From Device] The amplifier in the Alert Group that loaded the alert settings most recently will be marked with “*”. If you use the [Import from File…] button to load the alert settings, the “*” mark will disappear. Alert Displays and enables you to change the alert settings for the amplifier selected in the Device list.
Chapter 5 Main panel window Data Transfer Transmits and receives the alert settings to and from the amplifier selected in the Device list. [From Device] button Transmits the amplifier alert setting to Amp Editor. [To Device] button Transmits the alert settings enabled in the Alert field to the amplifier. If a password has been established, a dialog box requiring you to enter the password is displayed. [Change Alert Setup Password...
Chapter 5 Main panel window “Alert” dialog box If an alert specified as “Warning,” “Error,” or “Fault” occurs, the “Alert” dialog box will appear, indicating the content of the alert. The single most recent alert is displayed; when a new alert occurs, it will replace the old alert. To check the details of the alert that occurred, open the “Event Log” dialog box (page 43). Icon The icon indicates the type of alert that occurred.
Chapter 5 Main panel window Word Clock (TXn only) What is word clock? In order for digital audio signals to be transmitted and received between multiple devices, all of the devices must process the audio signals with the same timing. For example even if two devices are set to the same sampling frequency, signals will not be transmitted correctly or unpleasant noise will occur if the timing at which they process audio signals is not synchronized.
Chapter 5 Main panel window Device Selects the amplifier for which word clock settings will be made. Clock frequency Indicates the word clock frequency of the selected amplifier. When offline, you can click the [t] button located at the right to change the word clock frequency. Clock status This indicates the color-coded word clock status. Status Meaning A valid word clock is not being input (and cannot be selected as the master clock).
Chapter 5 Main panel window Speaker Processor Library Manager (TXn only) From the [Device] menu, choose [Speaker Processor Library Manager] to access the “Speaker Processor Library Manager” dialog box. Here you can edit the amplifier unit’s Speaker Processor component library or add an item. The edit/add/copy procedure is described below. Editing the library 1. In the Device list, click the amplifier that you wish to edit. 2. Click the [From Device] button.
Chapter 5 Main panel window Copying the Library data between amplifiers 1. In the Device list, click the copy source amplifier. 2. Click the [Copy] button. 3. In the Device list, click the copy destination amplifier. You can select multiple amplifiers by holding down the key or key while making your selection. 4. Click the [Paste] button. Amp Editor pastes the Library list data. 5. Click the [To Device] button.
Chapter 5 Main panel window [Copy] button This button copies the library of the selected amplifier. [Paste] button This button pastes the library data copied by the [Copy] button onto (overwriting) the selected amplifier. You can overwrite the settings for multiple amplifiers by holding down the [Ctrl] key or [Shift] key while you select amplifiers, and then clicking the [Paste] button. [From Device] button This button obtains library data from the amplifier unit selected in the Device list.
Chapter 5 Main panel window [Add Item...] button This button adds an item to the Library list. When you click the [Add Item...] button, the “Add Item” dialog box will appear. Library add item list Here you can select the items that you want to add to the Library list. To select an item, add a check mark to the check box shown at the left of the item file name. [Browse...] button This button lets you add an item file (extension “.ce2” or “.cep” (with security)) to the Library add item list.
Chapter 5 Main panel window [Delete Item] button This button deletes the selected item from the library. [Move Up]/[Move Down] buttons These move the selected item up or down in the Library list. NOTE • You can move multiple files simultaneously by holding down the [Ctrl] key or [Shift] key while making your selection. [Import Library...] button This button loads a library archive file (file name extension .sla) into the Library list of the currently selected amplifier. [Export Library...
Chapter 5 Main panel window Clock Click the [Device] menu command [Clock...] to access the “Clock Setup” dialog box. Here you can set the internal clock of the connected device. You can also enable daylight saving time. Click the [OK] button to apply the modified settings and close the dialog box. Clicking the [OK] button will send the computer’s date and time to the devices to set them, regardless of the Automatically Adjust Device Clocks setting.
Chapter 5 Main panel window Clock Data System Clock in This Computer : Indicates the time of the computer’s clock. [Send] button Specifies the time of the computer’s clock sent to the connected device. The setting can be made also when in offline status. [Enable Daylight Saving Time] check box Daylight saving time display will be enabled if this is selected. An indication of “DST” will be shown in the “Clock Setup” area of the device’s own display.
Chapter 5 Main panel window GPI (ACD1 only) What is GPI? GPI stands for General Purpose Interface, and allows you to use GPI input/output for remote control of compatible devices from a custom-made controller or an external device. For example, input signals via GPI IN can be used to switch scenes or to edit the parameters of a component. For details on GPI connections, refer to the owner’s manual of each device. The following items can be specified.
Chapter 5 Main panel window “GPI” dialog box Click the [Device] menu command [GPI...] to access the “GPI” dialog box. Here you can make GPI input/output settings for the device. Click the [OK] button to apply the modified settings and close the dialog box. [Device] From the list, select the device whose settings you want to edit. GPI IN For each port, you can specify which parameter of the device will be modified by a signal input to GPI IN. The column at the far left indicates the port number.
Chapter 5 Main panel window [No Assign] No function will be assigned. This is the default value. Select this if you want to clear the function assigned to a GPI IN port. The [Device], [Parameter], [Min], [Max], and [Trigger Type] fields are unavailable. [Scene Recall] The specified scene will be recalled. Use [Device] to select the amplifier that will be controlled. If you select “ALL,” all amplifiers connected to that device will be selected.
Chapter 5 Main panel window [Mute] Turns muting on/off. Use [Device] to select the amplifier that will be controlled. If you select “ALL,” all amplifiers connected to that device will be selected. [Parameter], [Min], and [Max] are unavailable. Use [Trigger Type] to specify how the input voltage from GPI IN will be applied to the parameter. When is selected Muting will turn on when the GPI IN input voltage is above the center voltage, and will turn off when it is below the center voltage.
Chapter 5 Main panel window [Standby/On] The power will be switched between Standby and On. Use [Device] to select the amplifier that will be controlled. If you select “ALL,” all amplifiers connected to that device will be selected. [Parameter], [Min], and [Max] are unavailable. Use [Trigger Type] to specify how the input voltage from GPI IN will be applied to the parameter. [Parameter Value Edit] Edits a parameter of the component. Use [Device] to select the amplifier that will be controlled.
Chapter 5 Main panel window When is selected When the input voltage to GPI IN changes from below the center voltage to above it, the [Min] value and [Max] value will be alternately specified.
Chapter 5 Main panel window GPI OUT For each port, you can specify a device’s parameter whose state will be output from GPI OUT. The column at the far left indicates the port number. Function Specify the function whose state will be output from GPI OUT. You can select one of seven functions: [No Assign], [Scene Recall], [Mute], [Standby/On], [Parameter Value Edit], [Direct Parameter Value] and [Alert].
Chapter 5 Main panel window [Mute] The muting status of the specified amp will be output from GPI OUT. Use [Device] to select the amplifier that will be controlled. If you select “ALL,” all amplifiers connected to that device will be selected. [Parameter], [Threshold], and [Polarity] are unavailable. [Output Type] specifies how the output from GPI OUT will occur. [Standby/On] The power Standby/On status of the specified amp will be output from GPI OUT.
Chapter 5 Main panel window Utility To access the “Utility” dialog box, click the [Device] menu command [Utility...], or right-click a device icon in the workspace of the Tree View window and choose [Utility...] from the shortcut menu that appears. Here you can make various settings for a device. This dialog box is available only when online. Common to all tabs Device/ID/Model From the list, select the device whose settings will be viewed/edited.
Chapter 5 Main panel window Network IP Address Mode Displays the IP address setting mode that will be used for communication with Amp Editor. • UNIT ID (XMV only): IP address will use the UNIT ID value. • DHCP: IP address can be set automatically from Amp Editor or the DHCP server. • Manual: IP address will be set manually from Amp Editor. To change the setting, use the “Network Setup” dialog box (page 91). IP Address Indicates the IP address.
Chapter 5 Main panel window [Setup] tab [Misc] Home Screen Mode Here you can specify the name that will be shown in the HOME screen of the TXn amplifier itself. • Scene Name The scene name will be shown. • Sp. Lib. Name The Speaker Processor library name will be shown.
Chapter 5 Main panel window [Scene] Scene Recall Specifies whether scene recall operations performed from the TXn or ACD1 panel will be allowed (Enable). This will not affect control from an external device such as Amp Editor, a GPI device, or a remote controller. EMG Scene Setup Specifies the scene number of the scene that will be recalled when the TXn or ACD1 receives an EMG (Emergency) signal from an external device. If you don’t want to specify a scene to be recalled, choose OFF.
Chapter 5 Main panel window [Front Panel Operation] Panel Restricts panel operations performed on the device itself. • Normal No restrictions on operation. • View Only Switching to a different screen is possible, but parameter editing will not be possible. • Full Lock No operation will be possible other than disabling the Lock setting. • Partial Lock No operations will be possible on the panel other than muting, attenuating, and recalling the library.
Chapter 5 Main panel window [LCD] Contrast (TXn only) Indicates/specifies the display contrast. The setting has a range of 0–100%. Backlight (TXn/ACD1 only) Indicates/specifies the lit status of the display’s backlight. • ON Always lit. NOTE • If the power supply is in Standby mode, the operation will be the same as Auto OFF. • Auto OFF The backlight will light when a panel operation is performed, and will go dark ten seconds after the panel operation has ended.
Chapter 5 Main panel window [Date/Time] tab Date/Time Shows the time of the internal clock built into the device. To set this, use the “Clock Setup” dialog box (page 66). [Enable Daylight Saving Time] check box This indicates the device’s daylight saving time setting. To make daylight saving time settings, use the “Clock Setup” dialog box (page 66).
Chapter 5 Main panel window [GPI] tab (ACD1 only) Calibrates the input voltage detection range for the device’s [GPI] connector. Port check boxes Setting the minimum input voltage Setting the maximum input voltage Calibration data [All Ports] check box Selects the check boxes of all ports. Port check boxes Specifies the selected ports as the target of calibration. Calibration data Indicates the input voltage in realtime. [Reset] button Resets the calibration of the selected port(s).
Chapter 5 Main panel window IP Address Click the [Device] menu command [IP Address...] to access the “IP Address” dialog box. Here you can specify the IP address of an offline connected device, one unit at a time. Click [OK] to apply the modified settings and close the dialog box. NOTE • This can be set only when offline.
Chapter 5 Main panel window IP Control Port No. Click the [Device] menu command [IP Control Port No....] to access the “IP Control Port No.” dialog box. For each device, you can specify the Ethernet port number that will be used for remote control from an external remote controller via the remote control protocol. Click [OK] to apply the modified settings and close the dialog box. NOTE • This can be set only when offline.
Chapter 5 Main panel window Firmware Update (Updating the internal firmware) A folder selection dialog box will appear when you click the [Device] menu command [Firmware Update] [Firmware Update...], or when you click the [Firmware Update...] button of the “Device Information” dialog box. When you select the folder that contains the update file, the “Firmware Update” dialog box will appear. Here you can update the firmware of the device itself.
Chapter 5 Main panel window 2. Select the folder that contains the update file, and click the [OK] button. The “Firmware Update” dialog box will appear. The name of the device connected offline, the current firmware version, and the IP address will be displayed. 3. Select the check box of the device that you want to update. If you click the [Select All] button, all devices will be selected. If you click the [Clear All] button, the check boxes of all devices will be cleared. 4.
Chapter 5 Main panel window Recovery Update If necessary, you can recover the firmware of a device. If the power turns off while a firmware update is being executed, the firmware will become unbootable; if this occurs, use Recovery Update to recover. NOTE • Before you continue, you’ll need to download the firmware that you want to use for the recovery update and the firmware that you want to use for the firmware update, and decompress the compressed file. 1. Power-on the device. 2.
Chapter 5 Main panel window Scene Link Manager (for devices other than XMV) To access the “Scene Link Manager” dialog box, select the [System] menu command [Scene Link Manager], click the [Scene Link Manager] button in the “Scene Manager” dialog box, or click the [Show/Hide Scene Link Manager] button in the Main Panel window. This allows you to specify or recall a scene link with multiple amplifiers in the workspace.
Chapter 5 Main panel window [Link Setup] button Switches the Link Setup area, where you can view and edit scene link details, between visible and hidden. Scene Link list This shows the scene link list. [Store] button Saves the selected scene link. If you click the [Store] button for a scene link that indicates [No Data], a dialog box will appear, allowing you to enter a name for the scene link. NOTE • Scene links are not stored in the amplifier itself.
Chapter 5 Main panel window Network Setup Click the [System] menu command [Network Setup...] to access the “Network Setup” dialog box. This dialog box contains the following three functions. Network Interface Selects the network interface card for communication. This can be selected only when offline. Auto IP Address Assignment While Amp Editor is running, it will operate as a DHCP server and will assign the range of IP addresses to devices whose “IP Address Mode” is DHCP.
Chapter 5 Main panel window Network Interface [Network Interface] box Selects the network interface card to which the device you want to connect is connected. IP Address/Subnet Mask This indicates the IP address and subnet mask assigned to the selected network interface card. Auto IP Address Assignment This section displays the range of IP addresses that can be assigned.
Chapter 5 Main panel window Amplifier IP Address Mode You can set the IP Address Mode for all devices to DHCP mode or Manual mode simultaneously. NOTE • You can change IP Address Mode only for devices that are recognized correctly by Amp Editor and that are displayed in the Tree View or other relevant windows. Devices that are not correctly recognized by Amp Editor might have an incorrect IP address assigned. • TXn/ACD1: Check the IP address on the unit’s LCD display.
Chapter 5 Main panel window Synchronization (Synchronization with devices) By synchronizing Amp Editor with your devices, you will then be able to monitor and control the amplifiers in realtime. Online/Offline “Online” is the state in which the devices are connected to the computer and network, and are synchronized with Amp Editor so that they can be monitored and controlled. “Offline” is the state in which the devices and computer are not physically connected, or connected but not synchronized.
Chapter 5 Main panel window [Go Online] button If you click this when offline, the settings of Amp Editor and the settings of the devices will be compared, and you will change to the online state. If all connected devices are online, this button will be grayed. NOTE • A message will appear if there is a device that fails to synchronize and is unable to go online. In this case, check the network connections, and perform the synchronization operation again.
Chapter 5 Main panel window Custom Control Panel Manager To access the “Custom Control Panel Manager” dialog box, click the [Tools] menu command [Custom Control Panel Manager...]. Here you can add, delete, or rename custom control panels. Click the [OK] button to apply the modified settings and close the dialog box. NOTE • For details on custom control panels, refer to “Custom control panels” (page 176).
Chapter 5 Main panel window [Panels for Full Screen Mode] tab You can specify the custom control panel that will automatically be displayed in the full screen when the project is opened. In the [Custom Control Panel] tab, [Open on Startup] must be selected for the custom control panel that is to be displayed in the full screen. Panels for Full Screen Mode Here you can specify the custom control panel that will be displayed in the full screen when the project is opened.
Chapter 5 Main panel window System View Creator Click the [Tools] menu command [System View Creator...] to access the “System View Creator” dialog box. Functions that are frequently used in Amp Editor are provided as templates. By placing multiple amplifiers in the cells, you can monitor and control multiple amplifiers from a single custom control panel. A custom control panel in which a template has been placed is called a “System View.
Chapter 5 Main panel window [View Type] Here you can select the type of template to be placed in the System View (page 28). The following types are available. Different Types cannot be combined in a single System View. Type A (For the TXn) Type B (For the TXn) [Rows] This specifies the number of cell rows. You can specify between 1 and 8. NOTE • If you reduce the number of rows, the information for amplifiers assigned to the deleted cells will be deleted. Rearrange the cells as necessary.
Chapter 5 Main panel window [Mute] If this is selected, a button that turns mute on/off for all registered amplifiers will be added in the upper part of the custom control panel. Layout view This shows the System View layout as a combination of cells. You can place an amplifier in a cell by dragging the amplifier from the Device list and dropping it on the desired cell.
Chapter 5 Main panel window Speaker Processor Library Converter This allows a Speaker Processor component library item (2Way–6Way) created by the DME Designer application software to be converted for use with TXn (1Way). The conversion procedure is described below. 1. In the [Tools] menu, click [Speaker Processor Library Converter...]. A dialog box will appear, allowing you to select the conversion-source library file (file name extension “.cel”). 2.
Chapter 6 Tree View window In the Tree View window you can view, add, or delete devices to be monitored/controlled from Amp Editor. Workspace and devices are displayed in a hierarchy, providing a visual indication of the entire system’s structure. You can double-click an icon to open its Detail View window. To show or hide the Tree View window, click the [Show/Hide Tree] ( dow, or choose the menu item [View] [Tree].
Chapter 6 Tree View window [New Device] button ( ) When you click this, the “Select New Device” dialog box will appear (page 105). [Device Detail View] button ( ) When you click this, the Device Detail View of the selected amplifier will appear (page 115). [Signal Path View] button ( ) When you click this, the Signal Path View window of the selected TXn will appear (page 141).
Chapter 6 Tree View window Tree structure I/O Card Device AMP ID Unmatched Device Device The devices registered in Amp Editor are shown as an icon and a name (label). The icons will indicate the online status or alerts for the corresponding devices. Device icon Status Does not exist on the network, or is not connected to the computer (Amp Editor). Exists on the network, and is synchronized with Amp Editor (online status).
Chapter 6 Tree View window Operations in the Tree View window In the Tree View window you can perform various operations by double-clicking, right-clicking, or by dragging and dropping an icon. New Device You can add devices to the tree. NOTE • Up to 32 ACD1 units can be added to the tree. [New Device] button 1. To add TXn or ACD1 units, select the icon of the workspace and then click the [New Device] button, or right-click the icon to choose the [New Device...].
Chapter 6 Tree View window 2. From the [Device List], select the device that you want to add, and click the [Add] button. The selected device will be added to the [Device] area at the right. NOTE • You can also add a device by double-clicking a device shown in [Device List]. • By clicking the [Add Range...] button you can add multiple devices of the same model. • If you want to change the ID of the device you added, click the ID column to select an ID. 3. Click the [OK] button.
Chapter 6 Tree View window Copying “Selected parameters” 1. Right-click the icon of the amplifier whose settings you want to copy. 2. In the context menu, choose [Copy] [Selected parameters]. The “Select Copy Item” dialog box will be displayed. 3. Selects the settings you wish to copy. If you select the [Scene] check box when the unit is offline, you will be able to select a scene as a copy source. 4. Click the [OK] button. The selected setting will be copied.
Chapter 6 Tree View window Renaming (Rename Label) You can edit the name (label) of a device or workspace (with the exception of I/O cards). 1. Right-click the icon of the item that you want to rename. 2. From the context menu, choose [Rename Label]. The “Rename (Device) Label” dialog box will appear. NOTE • For items other than an amplifier, only Name can be edited. 3. Enter the desired name in the text box such as “Device” and “Channel A.” 4. Click the [OK] button.
Chapter 6 Tree View window Disengage Device Maching This operation removes an offline device from the workspace and moves it to Unmatched Device. NOTE • You can drag and drop removed devices from Unmatched Device back into the workspace. 1. Right-click the icon of the item that you want to remove. 2. From the context menu, choose [Disengage Device Matching]. 3. In the confirmation dialog box, click the [OK] button. The item will be removed, and moved to Unmatched Device.
Chapter 6 Tree View window Specifying the I/O card (MY Card Type) When offline, you can change the I/O card that is inserted in the TXn. By default, an AES-IO card is inserted in the TXn. 1. Right-click a TXn icon. 2. From the context menu, choose [I/O Card Selection]. The “I/O Card Selection” dialog box will appear. 3. From the dropdown menu beside [Card], choose the appropriate card. If you want to remove the card, select “none.” 4. Click the [OK] button.
Chapter 6 Tree View window Identifying a device (Identify) When you click the [Identify] button or right-click a device icon and choose [Identify], an indicator or a display will blink on the corresponding device itself. Viewing device information (Device Information) When you right-click and choose [Device Information] from the context menu, the “Device Information” dialog box will appear, listing information about the devices connected in the workspace.
Chapter 6 Tree View window Matching (Device Matching) If devices are connected to the network, the devices in Amp Editor will normally be automatically matched with the actual devices. If the Device ID or MAC addresses differ between the devices in Amp Editor and the actual devices, the devices in Amp Editor and the actual devices must be manually matched. Matching must be done if devices have been replaced due to a malfunction or other reason.
Chapter 6 Tree View window Moving from Unmatched Device to Workspace (Move) To be able to monitor and control a device displayed in the Unmatched Device area, you must move the device icon to the workspace. NOTE • You can move an item within the tree by dragging and dropping its icon. 1. Right-click the icon of a device in the Unmatched Device area. 2. From the context menu, choose [Move]. The item will move to the workplace.
Chapter 7 Detail View window In the Detail View window, you can monitor and control the item that is selected in the Tree View window. To open the Detail View window, use one of the following procedures. Double-click an icon in the Tree View window. The Device Detail View will will appear for an amplifier, and the I/O Card Editor will appear for a digital I/O card.
Chapter 7 Detail View window Device Detail View The Device Detail View lets you monitor or control the selected amplifier. The structure of the screen will depend on the amplifier.
Chapter 7 Detail View window For the XM For the XP/XH For the XMV Screen shots for the TXn will be used subsequently in this chapter.
Chapter 7 Detail View window Input section (TXn/Tn/PC-N only) Here you can monitor and control the input to the amplifier. Slot Input, Matrix Mixer Input, and Signal Chain Check are found only on the TXn. q w r e q Input level warning indication This indicates whether the input level of each channel exceeds the threshold value (HIGH).
Chapter 7 Detail View window r [ON] button (TXn only) This turns on/off (mutes) the input signal of each channel. These buttons are the same as the input channel [ON]/[OFF] buttons of the Matrix Mixer. Speaker Output section Here you can monitor and control the output from the amplifier. NOTE • When the power to the XH200 is switched between Standby mode and On, the switching of the internal relay circuit may cause the various Speaker Output meters to indicate unintended values.
Chapter 7 Detail View window e Impedance meter (TXn/Tn/PC-N only) This indicates the impedance of each channel’s speaker output jack. In the Device Properties window [Output Alert] tab you can change the upper and lower threshold value settings for impedance. NOTE • The impedance value is calculated based on the current that flows from the amplifier to each speaker. The meter will not move until a certain level of sound is output from the speakers.
Chapter 7 Detail View window Attenuation section Here you can monitor and control the amount of attenuation for each channel. q w r e q Attenuator (TXn/Tn/PC-N/XMV only) Use the slider or numerical entry to control the amount of attenuation for each channel. The GR meter (TXn only) indicates the amount of gain reduction produced by the limiter of the amplifier protection circuit. w [LINK] button (TXn/Tn/PC-N only) This links the attenuator value between the channels.
Chapter 7 Detail View window e [SOLO] button (for devices other than XMV) This turns Solo on/off for each channel. This is available if the main panel window’s Solo function (Solo Master) is on. If you turn this on when the solo mode is “Last,” only the signal of the last-specified channel in the area will be soloed. If you turn this on when the solo mode is “Mix,” the signals of the specified multiple channels in the area will be soloed. r [MUTE] button Mutes the output signal of each channel.
Chapter 7 Detail View window General section Here you can monitor and control overall settings for the entire amplifier. t y u i q w r e q Temperature monitor (TXn/Tn/PC-N only) The meter shows the temperature of the heat sink of the amp section in a range of 0%–100%. If this exceeds 90%, the protection circuit will operate and the speaker output will be muted; please allow sufficient margin for operation. NOTE • The meter shows only the head sink temperature of the amp section.
Chapter 7 Detail View window w Fan monitor (TXn only) This displays the rotational state and speed of the cooling fans. The fan rotational speed is shown in % units. The rotational speed of the fan at 100% will differ according to the amplifier. If the fan is stopped, the fan rotation indicator will turn red. If an alert has been specified in the “Alert Setup” dialog box, the alert indicator will also light and be recorded in the log.
Chapter 7 Detail View window Mute (TXn only) When the amp section’s heat sink temperature indication exceeds 90%, or when a short has caused the load to fall below 0.5 , or when the power supply has malfunctioned, or when ultra-high frequencies are detected, the speaker output will be muted and the Mute indicator will light red. If an alert has been specified in the “Alert Setup” dialog box, the alert indicator will also light and be recorded in the log.
Chapter 7 Detail View window t Redundant Mode (TXn only) Indicates the amplifier’s input redundant mode (Redundant Backup/Override/Off). To change the mode, use the Device Properties window [General] tab. y Amp Mode (TXn/Tn/PC-N/XP/XM only) Indicates the amplifier’s output mode (Stereo/Parallel/Bridge). To change the mode, use the Device Properties window [General] tab (page 128). u Amp Gain/Sensitivity (TXn only) Indicates each channel’s gain and input sensitivity values.
Chapter 7 Detail View window Other q w e r t q Scene Indicates the scene number and scene name. w Amp Name Indicates the name of the amplifier. e [SLOT OUT] button (TXn only) Click this button to open the “Slot Output” window. In the “Slot Output” window you can monitor the slot output levels and the state of the output warning indicators. r [Signal Path View] button (TXn only) Click this button to open the Signal Path View window (page 141).
Chapter 8 Device Properties window Here you can make settings such as the power amplifier’s output mode, gain / input sensitivity, and alerts and protection settings. If you click the [Device Properties] button ( ), or if you right-click the icon of an amplifier in the Tree View window and then select [Show] [Device Properties] from the context menu, the Device Properties window will appear. • XMV units feature only the [General] tab.
Chapter 8 Device Properties window Redundant Mode Specifies the redundant connection mode. You can choose one of the following three settings. Mode Content Off Redundant connection is off Redundant Backup The input signal from the card installed in the slot will be the main signal; if the input from the card becomes unlocked, the amplifier will automatically switch to the input signal from the analog jack.
Chapter 8 Device Properties window [General] tab (XMV) Here you can specify input signals and channel frequencies. You can change these settings only when online. q e w q INPUT SOURCE This setting enables you to select either Analog or Digital as the input source. NOTE • If Digital is selected, digital audio will be input via YDIF on the XMV4140, XMV4280, XMV8140, or XMV8280. On the XMV4140-D, XMV4280-D, XMV8140-D, or XMV8280-D, analog audio will be input via Dante.
Chapter 8 Device Properties window [Limiter] tab (TXn only) Here you can specify the limiter values for each amplifier. These settings can be changed when online or offline. q r w t e q Voltage Limiter These settings specify how the limiter will be controlled by the output voltage. Check box Turns the limiter on/off. Threshold Specifies the upper threshold value for the output voltage. Click the [ APPLY] button to specify the value calculated in the “Calculate the Output Voltage.
Chapter 8 Device Properties window w Power Limiter These settings specify how the limiter will be controlled by the output power. Check box Turns the limiter on/off. Threshold Specifies the upper threshold value for the output power. e Limiter Gain Reduction Turns channel linking of the limiter on/off. If this is “On,” the limiter of the other channel will also operate in tandem when the limiter is applied to one of the channels.
Chapter 8 Device Properties window [Input Alert] tab (TXn/Tn/PC-N only) Here you can make settings such as the threshold values for the amplifier’s maximum input. These settings can be changed when online or offline. w q e r The content of the settings for Analog Input Voltage, Slot Input Voltage (TXn only), and Matrix Mixer Input Level (TXn only) are identical. q Channel check box Specifies whether alert detection will be enabled or disabled.
Chapter 8 Device Properties window r Count (TXn only) Specifies the number of times that a point exceeding the threshold value must be counted in order to trigger an alert.
Chapter 8 Device Properties window [Output Alert] tab Here you can make settings such as the threshold values for the amplifier’s maximum output. These settings can be changed when online or offline. Specifying the impedance allows you to detect whether the output without the pilot tone is disconnected or shorted. NOTE • The [Calibration by Program Source...] button is available only when online.
Chapter 8 Device Properties window e Threshold Specifies the maximum output threshold value. r Detection Time (TXn only) Specifies the time during which points exceeding the threshold value will be counted. t Count (TXn only) Specifies the number of times that a point exceeding the threshold value must be counted in order to trigger an alert. y Thermal Specifies the upper threshold value for the temperature of the amplifier section.
Chapter 8 Device Properties window [Input Signal Chain Check] tab (TXn only) Here you can make settings to specify how a pilot tone supplied from the external device will be detected to determine whether the input has been interrupted. These settings can be changed when online or offline. q w e r t y The settings for Analog Input and Slot Input are the same. q Frequency Specifies the center frequency of the pilot tone.
Chapter 8 Device Properties window y Notch Filter Enables/disables the notch filter that eliminates the frequency component of the pilot tone to prevent the pilot tone from being output by the amplifier. The center frequency of the notch filter is the value specified in Frequency (q). Check box Enables/disables the notch filter. Q Specifies the width of the notch filter’s frequency band.
Chapter 8 Device Properties window q [Calibration by Pilot Tone] button When you click this, the “Calibration by Pilot Tone” dialog box will appear (page 139). In the “Calibration by Pilot Tone” dialog box, values other than Detection Interval Time in the [Output Signal Chain Check] tab use the pilot tone. NOTE • The [Calibration by Pilot Tone...] button is available only when online.
Chapter 8 Device Properties window “Calibration by Pilot Tone” dialog box In the “Calibration by Pilot Tone” dialog box, the values other than Detection Interval Time in the [Output Signal Chain Check] tab using the pilot tone. NOTE • To complete measurement, it may take about 120 seconds at longest. • Be aware that the speaker outputs a powerful bass sound or high-pitched sound. • Depending on the character of the speaker, it may be not properly measured.
Chapter 8 Device Properties window r “Result” Indicates the result of calibration and recommended threshold values. Detection Threshold : 3 dB lower than the detected level Impedance Max : Double the detected impedance Impedance Min : Half the detected impedance NOTE • If even a single proper result is not obtained, this will be displayed in gray.
Chapter 9 Signal Path View window (TXn only) In the Signal Path View window, the audio signal processing functions of the TXn’s internal DSP are placed in the signal path as modular components. To open the Signal Path window, use one of the following procedures. Click the [Signal Path View] button in the Device Detail View window. Select a TXn icon in the Tree View window, then click the [Signal Path View] button in the Tree View window.
Chapter 9 Signal Path View window (TXn only) Opening the component editor When you click the icon of a component, the corresponding component editor window will open (page 143). The component editor lets you edit detailed parameters of the component. Click Switching a function or signal on/off By clicking the [ON] button or [MUTE] button of a component or signal path, you can switch the component or mute on/off. Click NOTE • Locations where nothing happens when you click are for display only.
Chapter 10 Component editor (TXn only) When you click a component that has been placed in the Signal Path View window, the component editor window will open. The component editor allows you to edit detailed parameters for the component. Objects in the window and their function Title bar Snap Edit box Knob Button NOTE • The content of the window as well as the name shown in the title bar will depend on the type of component. Title bar Shows the name of the component.
Chapter 10 Component editor (TXn only) Slider Drag a slider to edit its parameter. The way in which the mouse will operate relative to the bar can be specified in the “Preferences” dialog box [Component Editor] tab [Slider Mode] setting (page 39). Slider Bar NOTE • To make fine adjustments, drag while holding down the key. To reset a parameter to its default value, hold down the key and click. Button There are several types of buttons. This button is an on/off switch.
Chapter 10 Component editor (TXn only) Pull-down menu When you click this, a pull-down menu will appear. Edit box This shows the current value of the setting. To edit the value, use the mouse or keyboard to enter the desired value. When you change the value, the knob or slider will move. Click The text of the selected edit box will turn red. You can edit the value by entering the desired value from the keyboard. Press the key to confirm the input.
Chapter 10 Component editor (TXn only) Double-click This will select the numerical value. You can edit the value by entering the desired value from the keyboard. Press the key to confirm the input. Enter from the keyboard Press the key to confirm Movement using the key When an edit box is selected, you can press the key to select the next edit box. By pressing + you can select the preceding edit box.
Chapter 10 Component editor (TXn only) Graph Parameters are shown in graphical form. When you edit a parameter, the graph will change shape. If the graph has control points, you can edit the parameters by dragging the control points. If a control point’s movement is constrained to a vertical or horizontal direction, the mouse cursor will change to a bi-directional arrow when you place the mouse cursor on the control point and hold down the mouse button.
Chapter 10 Component editor (TXn only) Operation mode and Design mode The component editor and the custom control panel (page 176) will operate in either “operation mode” or “design mode.” Operation mode lets you edit the parameters, and Design mode lets you lay out controls in your custom control panel. To switch between Operation mode and Design mode, use the context menu that appears when you right-click in the component editor or custom control panel window.
Chapter 10 Component editor (TXn only) Context menu The context menu that appears when you right-click in the window will differ depending on whether you’re in Operation mode or Design mode. It will also differ depending on whether you’re in the component editor or the custom control panel, and on the location at which you click. The context menu in Operation mode Some of the commands shown in the Operation mode context menu are also shown in Design mode.
Chapter 10 Component editor (TXn only) [Close All Editor Windows] Closes all of the editor windows. [Device Properties...] Opens the Device Properties window (page 127). The context menu in Design mode Of the items in the Operation mode context menu, [Peak Hold] and [Level Meter Enable] are not shown. Snap This function temporarily memorizes the parameter settings of the component editor.
Chapter 10 Component editor (TXn only) Buttons containing a parameter set that is different than when the editor was started If a button’s parameter set has been modified, the button name will change color. The button will light when you select it. NOTE • There are no snap buttons for simple components or for the components included in a speaker processor.
Chapter 10 Component editor (TXn only) Library Parameter sets for Speaker Processor components and 8 Band EQ components are saved as library items (files). When you load a saved library item, all parameters of the respective component will be set to the state in which you saved them. The action of saving a library item is called “Store,” and loading it is called “Recall.” The User Library folder manages all library files.
Chapter 10 Component editor (TXn only) About the limiter threshold DME libraries provided by Yamaha assume that a processor such as the DME24N or SP2060 that features a maximum output level of +24 dBu is being combined with a power amp of 26 dB gain. When a DME library file is recalled, the limiter threshold is raised by +6 dB to optimize the settings for the TXn. When the file is stored, the threshold is lowered by -6 dB.
Chapter 10 Component editor (TXn only) Storing a library item A component’s parameter set can be saved as a library file. 1. Set the parameters of the component editor. 2. In the component editor, click the Library [STORE] button. The “Store” dialog box will appear. For a Speaker Processor component 4 3 6 5 3. Enter the file name. The file name will be used as the library name. NOTE 4. • For a Speaker Processor component, the library name is shown in the display of the TXn itself.
Chapter 10 Component editor (TXn only) Recalling a library item You can load a stored parameter set into the component. To recall a library item, use the Library [RECALL] button. When you recall a library item, the parameter set will be stored in the currently selected Snap button. 1. Click the snap button ([A]–[D]) in which you want to store the parameter set. 2. Click the Library [RECALL] button.
Chapter 10 Component editor (TXn only) Parameter link / Component link What are Parameter Link and Component Link? Parameters of the same type (controls of a component) can be grouped to link their parameters. This is called “parameter link.” When you edit one of the parameters in a parameter link group, the other parameters of the same parameter link group will change in the same way.
Chapter 10 Component editor (TXn only) Parameter link support list Global link (Absolute link only) Local link Component link Parameter link Component link Parameter link Attenuation — — * Output Mute — — — Speaker Processor 8Band EQ — (Absolute link only) — 4 x 4 Matrix Mixer Polarity Input Delay Oscillator Other — — — — : Available — : Not available * Linking is possible only between channels A/B by using the [LINK] button in the Detail View window; th
Chapter 10 Component editor (TXn only) Creating a parameter link In the component editor or in a custom control panel, right-click a control to access the context menu. [Add Parameter to Parameter Link] [Global Link]/[Local Link] [Add Group] will create a new group, and add the control you right-clicked to this group. In the same way, right-clicking a component in the Signal Path View window will display a context menu.
Chapter 10 Component editor (TXn only) Local link The [Local Link] sub-menu will show the local link group names. By clicking a group name, you can add the parameter/component to that group. NOTE • If you want to also make Global link settings for a Local-linked parameter or component, do not specify Global link for multiple components or parameters within the same local link. Doing so may cause unexpected behavior.
Chapter 10 Component editor (TXn only) The “Parameter Link” dialog box Here you can view or edit the status of Parameter link or Component link. In the main window, click the [System] menu item [Parameter Link] to access the “Parameter Link” dialog box. You can also access this dialog box from the context menu of the component editor or custom control panel by choosing [Open Parameter Link].
Chapter 10 Component editor (TXn only) Link group list This shows a list of the link groups. The link groups and the parameters, components, and amplifiers associated with the groups are shown in a hierarchical display. You can click to select a parameter, component, or amplifier that is associated with a link group. Link group name By clicking the [+]/[-] symbols shown at the left of the link group name, you can show or hide the lower levels of the link groups.
Chapter 10 Component editor (TXn only) Component guide Slot Input Gain Specifies the gain of each channel (1–16) from the slot input in the range of -24 to +24dB. This is used to match the slot input level to the analog input level. NOTE • This setting is linked to the Input Router setting (page 163). If you select a different Snap, the gain will use the value set in that Snap.
Chapter 10 Component editor (TXn only) Input Router/Output Router The Input Router specifies the routing from the slot inputs (channels 1–16) to the amplifier inputs (channels 1–2). The Output Router specifies the routing from the output points (channels 1–8) to the slot outputs (channels 1–16). Only one input can be assigned to a single output. One input can be output to multiple channels, but multiple inputs cannot be output from a single channel.
Chapter 10 Component editor (TXn only) Specifying a routing To change a routing, click the point where an input channel and output channel intersect. When you place the cursor on a cell, the input/output channels will be highlighted, and a blue line will be displayed. When you click, a routing will be established at that position. If another output channel was already assigned to the input channel on which you clicked, the previous assignment will not be cancelled.
Chapter 10 Component editor (TXn only) 4 x 4 Matrix Mixer This is a 4-input 4-output mixer with the input channels and output buses arranged in a matrix. You can independently adjust the balance for each input channel. Input channels are arranged vertically, and output channels are arranged horizontally. You can specify the on/off status of the signal from each input channel to each output bus.
Chapter 10 Component editor (TXn only) 8 Band EQ / 6 Band EQ (parametric equalizer) These are parametric equalizers that boost or cut the signal at the specified frequencies. An eight-band equalizer is provided for the input section, and a six-band equalizer is provided for the Speaker Processor section. NOTE • If you recall a “.cep” file (with security), the display will change according to the settings.
Chapter 10 Component editor (TXn only) Parameter Range Function q Library [STORE] — Stores the equalizer library. Files have a file name extension of “.ce2”. w Library [RECALL] — Recalls the equalizer library. Files have a file name extension of “.ce2” or “.cep”. e PEQ response — Displays the equalizer response as a graph. Drag the control points to edit the parameters. r Type PEQ, L.SHELF 6dB/Oct, L.SHELF 12dB/Oct, H.SHELF 6dB/Oct, H.
Chapter 10 Component editor (TXn only) APF (All Pass Filter) This filter modifies only the phase, passing the signal at all frequencies. This is mainly used to correct the phase at the crossover band. APF 1st will invert the phase at the specified frequency by 90° and for entire frequency bands by 0°–180°, while APF 2nd will invert the phase at the specified frequency by 180° and for entire frequency bands by 0°–360°. For APF 2nd, you can adjust the Q setting.
Chapter 10 Component editor (TXn only) Oscillator This is a mono-channel oscillator. It generates a sine wave, pink noise, or burst noise. r q e w Section q w Wave Form e r t Output Parameter Range t Function Sine 100Hz, 1kHz, 10kHz, Vari Noise Pink, Burst Frequency 20Hz–20kHz If you selected the Sine wave [Vari] as the Wave Form, this specifies the frequency of the sine wave that will be generated. Level -–±0dB Specifies the output signal level.
Chapter 10 Component editor (TXn only) Speaker Processor This displays the overall phase response and level response of all Speaker Processor components. Here you can also store or recall Speaker Processor library items. Use the Graph Visible [DELAY]/[PEQ] buttons to specify whether the Delay and PEQ characteristics will be applied to the graph. If you click one of the component icons shown in the lower part of the screen, the corresponding component editor will open. NOTE • If you recall a “.
Chapter 10 Component editor (TXn only) Crossover Here you can apply a high-pass filter and low-pass filter to the signal, so that only a specific frequency region is allowed to pass.
Chapter 10 Component editor (TXn only) Limiter This compresses signals exceeding the threshold at :1, preventing signals higher than the threshold level from being output. q w e u r t y Parameter Range Function q Limiter curve — Displays the limiter response as a graph. The horizontal axis is the input signal level, and the vertical axis is the output level. w GR meter — Displays the amount of gain reduction. e OUT meter — Displays the output signal level.
Chapter 10 Component editor (TXn only) I/O card This lets you specify the input/output mode of a digital I/O card inserted in the slot. The parameters shown will depend on the type of card. There is no editor for an AD card or DA card. • For details on the MY16-CII card editor, refer to page 174. NOTE • The editor for an EtherSound card such as the MY16-ES64 cannot make EtherSound settings such as routing. To make EtherSound settings, use the AuviTran Corporation’s AVS-ESMonitor software.
Chapter 10 Component editor (TXn only) Single Use this setting if a device operating at the conventional 44.1/48 kHz is connected, and the conventional number of channels is being transmitted and received without change. The sampling rate is converted for each channel of the digital I/O card, and transmitted or received at half the sampling rate of the operating frequency (i.e., at 44.1/48 kHz). (This setting can be selected only for a digital I/O card that does not support 96 kHz.
Chapter 10 Component editor (TXn only) Section Parameter q Setting from this Editor w High Sampling Mode e r Input Format Output Format Range Function DISABLE, ENABLE Settings via CobraNet will take priority if you select DISABLE, and the settings of Amp Editor will take priority if you select ENABLE(*1). DOUBLE CHANNEL, SINGLE Select the input/output mode used for the high sampling rate (88.2/96 kHz). Input Specifies the input bundle number.
Chapter 11 Custom control panels You can create custom control panels by laying out controls in the Detail View window or the component editor. The controls in a custom control panel are linked with the original controls; when you edit a parameter in a custom control panel, the corresponding parameter in the Detail View window or the component editor will likewise change.
Chapter 11 Custom control panels Creating a new custom control panel From the main panel window, click [View] menu [Custom Control Panel] [New Custom Control Panel] to open the “New Custom Control” dialog box. Type a name for your custom control panel in the [Name] box. Click the [OK] button to create the new custom control panel. Operation mode and Design mode The component editor and the custom control panel will operate in either “operation mode” or “design mode.
Chapter 11 Custom control panels Context menu The context menu that appears when you right-click in the window will differ depending on whether you’re in Operation mode or Design mode. The context menu in Operation mode Some of the commands shown in the Operation mode context menu are also shown in Design mode. [Design Mode] Switches between Design mode and Operation mode. When you’re in Design mode, a check mark is shown at the left of the command name.
Chapter 11 Custom control panels The context menu in Design mode The context menu differs depending on the location where you right-click and the control state. [Display Order] (when you right-click on a control) Changes the display order for the selected control. [Top] Moves the control to the very top. [Bottom] Moves the control to the very back. [Front] Moves the control one step toward the top. [Back] Moves the control one step toward the back. [Properties...
Chapter 11 Custom control panels Tool palette The tool palette will automatically appear when a custom control panel becomes active in Design mode. This palette contains commands for editing a custom control panel. When you move the custom control panel, the tool palette will move with it. It will be hidden when you turn Design mode off.
Chapter 11 Custom control panels Aligning controls These align the position of the selected controls. [Align Left] button Aligns the selected controls to the left edge of the left-most selected control. [Horizontal/Center Align] button Aligns the selected controls by their horizontal center. [Align Right] button Aligns the selected controls to the right edge of the right-most selected control.
Chapter 11 Custom control panels [Slider] button Places a slider. [Edit Box] button Places an edit box. [Scene Recall Button] button Places a Scene Recall button. [Scene Store Button] button Places a Scene Store button. [Online Button] button Places an Online button. [Solo Mode Button] button Places a Solo Mode button. [Close] button Places a Project Close button. Grid setting When placing controls, you can align them to a grid. Here you can specify the grid spacing.
Chapter 11 Custom control panels Placing controls You’ll use Design mode to place controls. To switch Design mode on/off, use the [Design Mode] command in the context menu that appears when you right-click in the custom control panel, the component editor, the Detail View window, or the Signal Path View window. To place a control, you can either drag it from the component editor or Detail View window, or you can copy and paste it.
Chapter 11 Custom control panels Drag NOTE • If controls (e.g., a knob or slider), edit boxes, or labels that indicate the parameter type are dragged and dropped one at a time onto the custom control panel, their alignment will need to be adjusted in the custom control panel. If you drag and drop a multiple selection, the items will be copied to the custom control panel with their relative alignment intact.
Chapter 11 4. Custom control panels In the context menu, click [Design Mode] to turn it on. You’ll be in Design mode. 5. Drag a control from the component editor into the custom control panel. The control will be placed in the custom control panel.
Chapter 11 Custom control panels Using copy and paste to place a control Copy a control in the component editor or Detail View window, and then paste it into the custom control panel. In the component editor or Detail View window, you can copy the control by either pressing the [Copy] command shortcut key + , or by clicking the [Copy] button of the tool palette.
Chapter 11 Custom control panels Editing controls The controls you copied can be edited in the custom control panel. Selecting a control The way in which to select a control is the same as in the component editor or Detail View window. Click to select a control, or + click to select multiple controls. You can clear a selection by holding down the key and clicking the selected control.
Chapter 11 Custom control panels Cutting, pasting, and copying a control You can use the [Cut] button, [Copy] button, and [Paste] button of the tool palette to edit the controls you’ve placed in the custom control panel. Cut Cuts the selected control(s). Select one or more controls, and click the [Cut] button in the tool palette. Copy Copies the selected control(s). Select one or more controls, and click the [Copy] button in the tool palette.
Chapter 11 Custom control panels Control properties The properties dialog box will appear when you double-click a control that you placed in the custom control panel, or when you right-click the control and choose [Properties...] from the context menu. This allows you to specify the design of the control. Properties of the same type can be set in a single action by holding down the key and clicking to make a multiple selection before you open the properties dialog box.
Chapter 11 Custom control panels [Size] Specifies the knob’s size in units of pixels. [Width] specifies the width, and [Height] specifies the height. NOTE • You can also change a knob’s size by dragging the handles shown at the four corners of the knob in the custom control panel. [Knob Color] Select the color of the knob in the “Select Color” dialog box that appears when you click the [Select Color] button. [Background Color] If you clear this check box, the background color will be transparent.
Chapter 11 Custom control panels [Parameter] button This selects the parameter that will be assigned to the knob. When you click this, the “Select Parameter” dialog box will appear, showing a list of the parameters that can be assigned to this knob. Select the parameter that you want to assign, and click the [OK] button.
Chapter 11 Custom control panels Slider To open the “Slider Properties” dialog box, double-click a slider, or right-click it and choose [Properties...] from the context menu that appears. Here you can specify properties of the slider such as its size or color.
Chapter 11 Custom control panels [Size] Specifies the slider’s size in units of pixels. [Width] specifies the width, and [Height] specifies the height. NOTE • You can also change a slider’s size by dragging the handles shown at the four corners of the slider in the custom control panel. [Direction] Specifies the direction of the slider. Choose either [Vertical] or [Horizontal]. [Background Color] If you clear this check box, the background color will be transparent.
Chapter 11 Custom control panels [Cap Size] Specifies the size of the slider’s cap in units of pixels. [Width] specifies the width, and [Height] specifies the height. [Cap Color] Select the color of the slider cap in the “Select Color” dialog box that appears when you click the [Select Color] button. [Show Scale] If this check box is selected, numerical values will be shown for the index lines.
Chapter 11 Custom control panels Toggle button To open the “Toggle Button Properties” dialog box, double-click a toggle button (on/off button), or right-click it and choose [Properties...] from the context menu that appears. Here you can specify the text that’s shown on the button, and the button’s color and size. [Size] Specifies the button’s size in units of pixels. [Width] specifies the width, and [Height] specifies the height.
Chapter 11 Custom control panels [Text] box Enter the text that will be shown on the button. From above, these specify the text when the button is off and when the button is on. [Text Font...] button Click this to access the “Select Font” dialog box, where you can specify the font, font size, and style. [Button Color] Click the [Select Color] button to access the “Select Color” dialog box, where you can specify the color of the button.
Chapter 11 Custom control panels Scene Recall button To open the “Scene Recall Button Properties” dialog box, double-click a Scene Recall button, or right-click it and choose [Properties...] from the context menu that appears. Here you can specify properties such as the scene that will be recalled by this Scene Recall button. You can edit the properties in the same way for the Scene Store button. [Size] Specifies the button’s size in units of pixels.
Chapter 11 Custom control panels [Text Font...] button Click this to access the “Select Font” dialog box, where you can specify the font, font size, and style. [Alignment] Select [Left], [Center], or [Right] alignment. [Button Color] Click the [Select Color] button to access the “Select Color” dialog box, where you can specify the color of the button. From above, these specify the color when the button is off or on. [Scene] button This selects the scene that will be assigned to the button.
Chapter 11 Custom control panels Push button To open the “Push Button Properties” dialog box, double-click a [Detail View] button / [Signal Path View] button / [Device Properties] button, or right-click it and choose [Properties...] from the context menu that appears. Specifies button settings, such as the display format. [Size] Specifies the button’s size in units of pixels. [Width] specifies the width, and [Height] specifies the height. [Type] Specifies the display format for a button.
Chapter 11 Custom control panels List of properties that can be edited Size Text/ Font Color Background Color Assignable parameter Knob — Show Min/Max Value Slider — Direction Number of Lines Show Scale Toggle button — — Option button — — — Scene Recall button — Scene Edit Indicator Alignment Scene Store button — Scene Edit Indicator Alignment Push button — — Online button — — — Close Projec
Chapter 11 Custom control panels Changing the tab order The tab order of the edit boxes will be the order in which you pasted them into the custom control panel. You can view or change the tab order by using the [Tab Order] command from the context menu that appears when you right-click in the custom control panel. When you select the [Tab Order] command, a number will be shown in the upper left of each edit box to indicate the tab order. You can click these numbers to change the tab order. 1.
Chapter 11 Custom control panels Size and background settings for a custom control panel In Design mode, right-click somewhere in the custom control panel other than on a control, and a context menu will appear; select [Custom Control Panel Setting] to access the “Custom Control Panel Setting” dialog box. Here you can change the window size or background of the custom control panel. [Size] Specifies the window size in pixel units. [Width] specifies the width, and [Height] specifies the height.
Chapter 11 Custom control panels Full-screen display You can specify that a custom control panel will be shown in the full screen when a project is opened. For details on this setting, refer to “Custom Control Panel Manager” (page 97). NOTE • To exit the full-screen display, press the [Esc] key.
Appendix Alert message list Alert messages that can be specified on the TXn, ACD1, and XMV, their content, and the appropriate responses, are listed below. “Single” will appear when an alert event occurs. “Continual” will appear when an alert event occurs and ends. Some alert messages are displayed in Amp Editor. However, no alert messages are displayed on the ACD1 and the XMV. If the problem is not solved, please contact your Yamaha dealer.
Appendix TXn ACD1 XMV Message (shown in Amp Editor) Message (shown on TXn/ACD1) Alert number (shown on XMV) Content Response Initial type Single/ Continual Fault Continual — — Internal time clock error — 013 If this occurs each time you turn on the power, it is possible that the internal backup battery has run down or that the device has A problem has occurred malfunctioned. Contact your with the internal clock, and Yamaha dealer.
Appendix TXn ACD1 XMV — — Message (shown in Amp Editor) Unsupported MY-Card Message (shown on TXn/ACD1) Unsupported card Alert number (shown on XMV) — Content Response It may be that an unsupported Mini-YGDAI card is inserted in the slot, Replace the card with a or that the inserted Minisupported Mini-YGDAI card. YGDAI card has malfunctioned.
Appendix TXn ACD1 XMV Message (shown in Amp Editor) Message (shown on TXn/ACD1) Alert number (shown on XMV) — — Protection activated[Ch*] Protection[*] — Limited by protection[Ch*] Limt by Prot.[*] 102 Protection has been activated, and the limiter has operated for channel *. — Muted by protection[Ch*] Mute by Prot.[*] 104 Protection has been activated, and channel * was muted. — — Shutdown by protection[Ch*] Sdwn by Prot.
Appendix TXn ACD1 XMV Message (shown in Amp Editor) Message (shown on TXn/ACD1) Alert number (shown on XMV) Content Response Initial type Single/ Continual — — HF SP impedance too low[Ch*] HF imp low[*] — The channel * speaker impedance is too low. — — HF SP impedance too high[Ch*] HF imp high[*] — The channel * speaker impedance is too high. — — LF SP impedance too low[Ch*] LF imp low[*] — The channel * speaker impedance is too low.
Appendix Message (shown in Amp Editor) TXn ACD1 XMV Message (shown on TXn/ACD1) Alert number (shown on XMV) Content Response Initial type Single/ Continual Amplifier information — Scene recalled [**] ScnRecalled[**] — Scene number ** was recalled. — Information Single — — Preset recalled [**] — — Preset number ** was recalled. — Information Single — Scene stored[**] SceneStored[**] — Scene number ** was stored.
Appendix Troubleshooting Symptom Possible causes Response Can’t communicate with the device from Amp Editor. The computer’s IP address setting is incorrect. Refer to the IP address setting (page 17) in Chapter 3 Setup, and set the computer’s IP address. Can’t communicate with the device from Amp Editor. Firewall blocks the communication. Windows XP: Choose [Start] [Control Panel] ( [Network and Internet Connections]), and double-click [Windows Firewall].
Appendix Symptom Can’t monitor or control amplifiers from Amp Editor. All scene data saved in the device has disappeared. Possible causes Response Amp Editor is offline. In the main panel window, click the [OFFLINE] button to switch it to [ONLINE]. The device is registered as an “Unmatched Device” in the Tree View window. Drag the icon of the device you want to monitor and control, and drop it in the workspace. The Device ID or IP address are not set correctly.
