Toa M-864D Ver.2.2.0 User Manual

SOFTWARE INSTRUCTIONSDIGITAL STEREO MIXER M-864DThank you for purchasing TOA’s Digital Stereo Mixer. Please carefully follow the instructions in this

10• CommunicationDialogReception status is indicated. (See p. 120 "Preset" and p. 120 "Static.")Select [Cancel] button to return

1005. Channel Information The names and numbers of all channels are displayed.6. Fader Enable/Disable SettingsEach fader’s settings status is displaye

101 1. Preset LoadSets whether to lock or unlock the Preset Memory Load function. If set to Lock, the Preset Memory cannot be recalled using the unit

10211.4. Preset Memory SettingsSelect [Cong Preset Memory Setting] in the Menu view to display the preset Memory settings screen.(1) Preset Memory No

103It is possible to interlock the preset memory number change in the system where the M-864D and DP-SP3 units are used in combination or multiple M-8

10412. OPTION SETTINGSPerform the Change safe setting and the restriction setting to user level. Also, display the Maintenance menu screen.[Change saf

10512.1. Change Safe SettingChange safe function prevents the set parameters from being recalled when changing the Preset memory number. Parameters to

10612.1.2. Safe parameter setting (only when the change safe function is enabled) Step 1. Select the Setting tab in the Change safe setting dialog. S

10712.1.3. Memory setting (only when the change safe function is enabled)Set the layer for which change safe setting is enabled when the Preset memory

108A BC D• Memory 1 (A,B,C, and D : 4-partition use pattern) Change safe layer setting : UnsetIn the morningRooms A,B,C, and Dare independently used.

1091None11112None121112None1Recalls Preset memory 2.The fader value is maintained by the Change Safe function.The fader value and grouping number are

115. MAIN SCREEN AND INDIVIDUAL VIEWSAfter initial operation selection settings, the Main screen is displayed. Menu viewMain view selector Main viewSt

11012.4. Maintenance WindowSelect [Option Maintenance] from the Menu view to display the Maintenance window.12.4.1. Maintenance window (when the Rea

111[Event type and Contents]Event type ContentsFront panel operationLOW CUT Input channel OFF/ONFBS Input channel OFF/ONMONO Input channel OFF/ONTONE

11212.4.2. Maintenance window (when the Log File tab is selected)It is possible to open and view the CSV le of the saved log data.Selecting the le a

11312.5. User Level and Prohibition SettingsThe M-864D PC Software can limit operable items depending on user level. 12.1.1. What is user level?User l

11412.1.3. Logging on with user level enabledIf the user level is enabled for the current settings le, the following logon screen will be displayed t

11512.1.6. Box write protectionChanges to function box parameters can be prohibited for each box.Select [Home Box Protect] from the Menu view with the

11613. GLOSSARY13.1. Associated Equipment13.1.1. ZM Remote controllerThe ZM Remote controller is a wall-mounted remote control panel designed for use

11713.3. PC Software Screen13.3.1. Flow viewDisplays the M-864D's signal processing ow, and is used to perform advanced settings of each indivi

11813.4.6. Automatic mute functionA function that enables announcement broadcast to be heard clearly by attenuating the BGM level when the announcemen

11913.4.13. Grouping (Box grouping)A function that interlocks the grouping target parameter of the same kind of box assigned the same group.13.4.14. F

125.1. Menu ViewThe Menu view is located in the upper left section of the Main screen.Clicking on the individual tabs in the Menu view displays the me

12013.5.6. User levelAuthorization class that restricts access to the operable items.There are 2 user levels: “Administrator” and “Operator.”13.5.7. R

12113.6. Communication Related Terms13.6.1. Online stateA state that the PC and target M-864D are communicating with each other."When in online m

12213.7.6. Crosspoint select function (provided only with the ZM-9014)A function that selects the Matrix crosspoint to be assigned to the ZM-9014’s vo

12314. SPECIFICATIONS14.1. Software Specification14.1.1. Preset Memory16 memories14.2. Setting Items, Setting Ranges, and Default Settings14.2.1. Unit

124[Trim settings]Setting Item Setting Range Default Setting Remarks Online SettingStorable in Preset MemoryLine Input Mode Mix All, Select Mix AllST

125[Feedback suppressor (FBS) settings]Setting Item Setting Range Default Setting Remarks Online SettingStorable in Preset MemoryDynamic Mode ON/OFFON

126[Matrix settings]Setting Item Setting Range Default Setting Remarks Online SettingStorable in Preset MemoryMono Input 1 – 8: AssignMono Output 1 –

127[Attenuator setting]Setting Item Setting Range Default Setting Remarks Online SettingStorable in Preset MemoryATTMono Output:–42 to 0 (dB), 6 dB st

128[ZM Remote controller settings]Setting Item Setting Range Default Setting Remarks Online SettingStorable in Preset MemoryNone – – Button, VolumeCha

12914.2.5. Configuration settings[Fader setting]Setting Item Setting Range Default Setting Remarks Online SettingStorable in Preset MemoryEnable/Disab

13[Network]Connect: Connects the unit to a PC for online processing. (See p. 75.)Disconnect: Disconnects the unit from a PC for ofine processing. (

130[Unit lock settings]Setting Item Setting Range Default Setting Remarks Online SettingStorable in Preset MemoryLock ON/OFF ON, OFF OFFLock-targeted

URL: http://www.toa.jp/20140914.2.7. Volatile data*Setting Item Setting Range Default Setting Remarks Online SettingStorable in Preset MemoryLocal Se

145.2. Status ViewThe Status view is located in the upper right section of the Main screen. The Status view consists of Memory, Unit and Connection vi

155.3. Main ViewThe Main view can be changed with the selection of one of the following 5 different views: Flow view, Operation view, Level Monitor vi

165.3.2. Flow view Displays the unit’s signal processing image by means of a signal ow consisting of Function and Level Meter boxes, which indicate t

175.3.3. Operation view Looking like a mixer console, this view is used to operate the unit’s signal processing functions. To change signal processing

185.3.4. Level monitor view Monitors the unit’s input and output signal levels. Can only be displayed while in online mode. Clicking on the Mono In, S

195.3.5. Contact monitor view Monitors the unit’s contact input and output statuses. Can only be displayed while in online mode. 5.3.6. Remote monitor

2TABLE OF CONTENTS1. M-864D PC SOFTWARE OUTLINE ... 42. SOFTWARE SETUP ...

205.4. Detail Setting ViewUse the pop-up sub-view to set signal processing details (parameters, names, etc.).5.4.1. Pop-up sub-viewClicking on any sig

216. MAIN VIEWDetails of each view within the Main view are explained below:6.1. Flow ViewDisplays the unit’s signal processing image by means of a si

22[Gain]Statuses of the phantom power ON/OFF, PAD, low-cut lter and gain are displayed. (1) Phantom power (3) Low-cut lter(2) PAD (4) Gain1. Phanto

23[Tone]Roughly displays the frequency characteristics curve set with the tone control.Frequency characteristics are indicated by a at straight line

246.1.2. Stereo inputTwo-channel stereo inputs have the following boxes:[Channel information]The stereo input’s channel numbers and channel names are

25[Fader]Displays individual gain values of the FRONT fader (fader on the unit’s front panel), PC VOL. (setting software fader) and EXT VOL. (external

266.1.3. Matrix• Displays the monaural input (1 – 8) to monaural output (1 – 4) assignment. • During the Auto-Mute operation, the monaura

27[Fader]Displays individual gain values of the FRONT fader (fader on the unit’s front panel), PC VOL. (setting software fader) and EXT VOL. (external

286.1.5. Recording outputTwo-channel recording outputs have the following boxes:[Fader]Displays individual gain values of the REC OUT VOL. (volume con

296.2. Operation ViewLooking like a mixer console, this view is used to operate the unit’s signal processing functions.

310.2. Contact Input Settings ... 8210.3. Contact Output Settings

306.2.1. Monaural inputThe 8-channel monaural input is comprised of the following elements shown in the gure below:Channel informationFader boxLevel

31[Gain] Statuses of the phantom power ON/OFF, PAD, low-cut lter and gain are displayed.(1) Phantom power (3) Low-cur lter(2) PAD(4) Gain1. Phantom

32[Assign]Displays the monaural output (1 – 4) assignment.A yellow triangle is displayed if Assign is set to ON, and a gray triangle if set to OFF.The

33[PC fader gain]Displays PC software fader gains in dB. Clicking the box displays the dialog for gain settings, allowing gain values to be entered. T

346.2.2. Stereo inputTwo-channel stereo inputs are comprised of the following elements in the gure shown below:Channel informationFader boxLevel mete

35[Trim]Displays MIX ALL/SELECT mode, and ON/OFF status of A, B and C inputs.Input A ON/OFF statusInput B ON/OFF statusMode (MIX ALL or SELECT)Input C

36[Assign]Displays the monaural output (1 – 4) assignment.A yellow triangle is displayed if Assign is set to ON, and a gray triangle if set to OFF.The

37[PC fader]The PC software fader is operational and interlocked with the PC fader gains on the previous page. The blue bar at left indicates the FRON

386.2.3. Monaural OutputThe 4-channel monaural output is comprised of the following elements shown in the gure below:Channel informationFader boxLeve

39[PEQ (Parametric equalizer)]Roughly displays the frequency characteristics curve set with the PEQ. Frequency characteristics are indicated by a at

41. M-864D PC SOFTWARE OUTLINEThe M-864D performs settings of the following acoustic signal processing functions and those necessary for the control i

40[Grouping number]Displays the PC (software) fader’s grouping number. Clicking this button opens the dialog for selecting the grouping number.The col

416.2.4. Recording outputThe 2-channel recording output is comprised of the following elements shown in the gure below:Channel informationFader boxLe

42[Attenuator]Displays attenuator gains (dB). Gains are also indicated by a bar extending from the left. For attenuator settings, see p. 70, “Function

43[Grouping number]Displays the PC (software) fader’s grouping number. Clicking this button opens the dialog for selecting the grouping number.The col

446.3. Level Monitor View Monitors the unit’s input and output signal levels. Can only be displayed while in online mode. This view is interlocked wit

45[Channel name]Displays the channel name.[Level meter]Indicates the signal level with a bar graph.The post-gain processing level is displayed for the

466.5. Remote Monitor ViewMonitors the operating status of the connected ZM Remote controller. This view is only displayed while in online mode.Displa

477. FUNCTION BOXUse the pop-up sub-view to set the details of each signal processing function (parameters, names, etc.).In the Flow View (see p. 21)

487.2. TrimThis is a function box for the stereo input function and is used to set the MIX ALL/SELECT mode, ON/OFF statuses and names of each of input

497.3. Fader This function box is for monaural input, stereo input, monaural output and recording output.• Fader Type and NameFader Type Fader Name R

52. SOFTWARE SETUP2.1. Installing the M-864D PC SoftwareTerminate all other application programs in operation before installation.Follow the procedure

50[Recording output](1) Channel name(2) Channel ON/OFF button(7) PC VOL. grouping number(3) Fader box total gain(8) EXT VOL. grouping number(14) REC O

51 8. EXT VOL. Grouping Number Displays the EXT VOL. fader’s grouping number. The color corresponding to the group is displayed to the right of the g

527.4. Tone This function box for monaural and stereo inputs is used to set tone using the BASS, MID and TREBLE lters accessible at 3 points.(9) Freq

53 6. Lock ButtonUsed for locking frequencies or gains when dragging the BASS, MID or TREBLE lter points.Clicking “Freq. Unlock” at left changes the

547.5. FBS (Feedback Suppressor Function)This function box is for monaural input and is used to set the FBS lter. (1) Filter control eld (2) Minimum

55 6. Clear Dynamic ButtonClears the set parameters of all FBS lter points that have been automatically created when acoustic feedback was detected

56Tips• The FBS lter stored in the Preset Memory cannot be recalled even when changing the Preset Memory while the FBS function is ON. The FBS lter

577.6. Auto-MuteThis function box for stereo input is used to set the Auto-Mute function* for each of monaural output channels 1 – 4. * This function

582. Threshold Settings IndicationIndicates the start threshold of the monaural input that becomes the Auto-Mute trigger.3. Monaural Channel Selector

597.7. MatrixThis function box is used for monaural input, stereo input, monaural output and recording output signal routing. Notes• The Matrix Funct

6 Step 8. If necessary, change the folder into which the software will be installed, then click the [Next] button. The following window is displaye

601. Input Channel Display Displays information (name and number) for each monaural and stereo input channel.2. Monaural Output Channel DisplayDisplay

617.8. AssignThis function box is used for monaural input, stereo input and recording output signal routing. Notes• The Assign Function box is displa

624. Crosspoint Gain Display A yellow triangle indicates the gain by varying in size depending on the crosspoint gain set with the Crosspoint Gain C

637.9. PEQThis function box for monaural outputs is used to compensate for each output’s frequency characteristics with a 5-point parametric equalizer

64 7. ON/OFF ButtonSets each lter point to ON or OFF.ON: Filter is enabled (orange display).OFF: Filter is disabled (blue display).The lter is bypa

657.10. ARCThis function box for monaural output is used to set the Automatic Resonance Control (ARC) function for each of output channels 1 – 4. (1)

665. Detail Settings PanelIndividual Settings, Global Settings and Measurement Settings can be performed through tab selection. (1) Individual Setting

67(3) Measurement SettingsA. Measurement start frequency settings buttonB. Measurement stop frequency settings buttonC. Sweep time settings but

68 10. Scale Setting Button Clicking this button while the lter control eld is in graph display mode displays the dialog for setting the grap

69[ARC operating procedures]Before Starting Operation:Set the external equipment sound volume and other settings to actual usage conditions to ensure

72.2. Uninstalling the M-864D PC Software Step 1. Click the Start button on the PC’s desktop, and select [Setting Control Panel].The “Control Pane

70 Step 6. Adjust the lter. 6-1. Adjust the lter strength.The automatically created lter is set to a standard level of strength. To adjust it, us

718. STATUS VIEWThe Status view is located in the upper right section of the Main screen. The Status view is comprised of Memory view, Unit view and C

728.1.2. Storing edit contents in the Preset MemoryTo store the edit content, select the Preset Memory button in which the contents are to be stored,

738.1.3. Deleting edit contentsTo discard the contents in edit, click the [Trash] button.After the contents are deleted, the previously stored pre-edi

748.2. Unit ViewThe unit’s name and IP address are displayed. (1) Unit Name(2) Unit IP address(3) User Level1. Unit NameDisplays the unit’s name.2. Un

759. COMMUNICATION SETTINGS9.1. Connections between a PC and the UnitConnect a PC and the M-864D to a switching hub using LAN straight cables individu

769.3. Connection SettingsPerform settings needed to communicate with the units in this section.Network settings can be made. Step 1. Select [Network

77 Step 2. Change the unit’s network setting.Select the unit for which you want to change the network setting, then click the [Modify IP setting] butt

78 Step 5. Delete the unit from the list.Select the unit to be deleted, then click the[Delete] button.The selected unit is deleted from the list. S

799.4. CommunicationsConnect to the unit displayed “Connectable units” eld in the Unit’s IP setting screen. Step 1. Select [Network Connect] from th

84. INITIAL OPERATION SELECTION SCREENStarting the M-864 PC Software displays the Initial Operation Selection screen.Depending on the job to be done,

80 Step 2. Match both setting data of the PC and the unit if not identical.To enable communications between the PC and the unit, both setting data mus

8110. REMOTE SETTINGSSet contact input and output functions, ZM Remote Controller control functions, and the external control port. 10.1. Remote Funct

8210.2. Contact Input Settings Select [Remote Input] from the Menu view to display the Contact Input Settings screen. This setting item is related to

83•FunctionSettingsThe following functions can be set for each terminal:[Channel On/Off]Switches the selected channels On or Off.Use the “Position”

8410.3. Contact Output Settings Select [Remote Output] from the Menu view to display the Contact Output Settings screen. This setting item is related

85•FunctionSettingsThe following functions can be set for each terminal:[Break]The terminal remains open.[Make]The terminal remains closed (shorted

86NoteTo output a contact for control by the ZM Remote Controller, perform the following operations on the ZM Remote Controller Settings screen (shown

8710.4. ZM Remote Controller SettingsSelecting [Remote Setting] from the Menu view displays the ZM Remote Controller Settings screen. This setting ite

88 4. TypeThe ZM Remote Controller’s type is displayed.: ZM-9011: ZM-9012: ZM-9013: ZM-9014: None 5. Button or Volume Control No. The ZM Remote Cont

89[EXT VOL. Gain] Used to increase or reduce the EXT VOL. fader gain for the selected channels. Use the “Channel Kind” column of Parameter 1 and the “

93. ConnectUnits are automatically detected and the Unit’s IP Setting dialog is displayed.Units that are available and not available for communication

90[Preset Memory Load]Calls up Preset Memory.Set the Preset Memory (1 – 16) to be called up in the ”Preset No.” column of Parameter 1. If the ZM Remot

9110.4.2. Assigning functions to the volume controlThe following functions can be set for the Volume Control on the ZM Remote Controller. [EXT VOL. Ga

9210.6. External Control Command Send SettingSelect [Remote Remote Command] from the Menu view to display the External Command Setting screen.This s

93[External Command Setting screen (when the Commands tab is selected)]1. Command nameEnter the command name.Use up to 20 alphanumeric characters for

94[External Command Setting screen (when the Targets tab is selected)](1) Target name (2) IP address (3) Port numberPerform settings related to the ta

95[External Command Setting screen (when the Parameters tab is selected)](1) Parameter name (2) Data(3) Length (bytes)1. Parameter nameEnter the param

9610.6.1. TCP/IP communication specifications• Assign the M-864D as a TCP client.• The TCP port performs connection and disconnection every time a c

9711. CONFIGURATION SETTINGSThis chapter covers the setting of the unit’s name, the names of its inputs and outputs, the enabling/disabling of its fad

9811.1. Unit Name SettingsSelect [Cong Name] from the Menu view to display the Name Settings screen. (1) Unit name(3) ST Line source name (4) Stereo

9911.2. Fader SettingsEnable/Disable settings for all fader types of each channel. This setting item is related to the system. Faders set to “Disable”