Extron-electronics DMP 64 User Guide Bedienungsanleitung

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DMP64 Application DiagramINPUTLANPOWER12V500mAMAX123 4COM 3IR3S GSGTXRX4RELAY34COM1TXRXRT SC TSCOM 2IR1SG S GTXRX2RELAY12100-240V 50/60 Hz1.3A MA

To establish a network connection to the DMP64:1. Open a TCP socket to port 23 using the mixer IP address.NOTE: If the local system administrators

Host-to-device CommunicationsThe commands listed in the following tables perform the same functions, but are encoded differently to accommodate the re

The Command and Response tables list valid ASCII (for Telnet or RS-232) command codes, the corresponding URL (Uniform Resource Locator) encoded (for W

Simple Control Port Commands - Telnet and Web-browser AccessibleUpper and lower case text can be used interchangeably except where noted. Port 23 is d

Command and Response Table for Basic SIS CommandsCommand ASCII command(host to device)URL Encoded(web)Response(device to host)Information requestsFirm

Command and Response table for basic SIS commands (continued)Command ASCII command(host to device)Response(device to host)Additional descriptionIP Set

Command and Response table for basic SIS commands (continued)Command ASCII command(host to device)Response(device to host)Additional descriptionPasswo

Command and Response table for basic SIS commands (continued)Command ASCII command(host to device)Response(device to host)Additional descriptionSerial

Command and Response table for basic SIS commands (continued)Command ASCII command(host to device)Response(device to host)Additional descriptionPreset

Command and Response Tables for DSP SIS CommandsMany digital signal processor (DSP) functions; gain, mute, group masters, and a protected configuratio

Installation This section describes the installation of the DMP64, including:• Mounting the DMP64• Rear Panel Features and CablingMounting the DMP

Symbol definitions]=CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) (hex 0D 0A)}=Carriage return (no line feed, hex 0D) (use the pipe character, | , for Web browse

Command and Response Table for DSP SIS CommandsCommand ASCII command(host to device)Response(device to host)Additional descriptionAudio Level Control,

Command and Response Table for DSP SIS Commands (continued)Command ASCII command(host to device)Response(device to host)Additional descriptionAudio gr

Command ASCII command(host to device)Response(device to host)Additional descriptionProtected configurationNOTE: The DMP64 can save and recall a Perso

Command and Response table for DSP SIS commands (continued)c Main Mix-PointX6)c Main Mix-PointX6)Input 1 to Output 120000Input 2 to Output 120100Input

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X6! — Mix-point gain (c), and Post-mixer trim (d) level values, (continued)dB valueX6!dB valueX6!dB valueX6!dB valueX6!dB valueX6!dB valueX6!dB valueX

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a Power connector — Connect the included 12 VDC external power supply into the 2-pole 3.5 mm captive screw connector. Be careful to observe the corre

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dB ValueX6@dB ValueX6@dB ValueX6@dB ValueX6@dB ValueX6@dB ValueX6@dB ValueX6@dB ValueX6@dB ValueX6@dB ValueX6@+73.1 2779 +73.2 2780 +73.3 2781 +73.4 2

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dBValueX6#dBValueX6#dBValueX6#dBValueX6#dBValueX6#dBValueX6#dBValueX6#dBValueX6#dBValueX6#dBValueX6#-70.9 1339 -70.8 1340 -70.7 1341 -70.6 1342 -70.5

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HTML OperationThis section describes HTML operation and control of the DMP64, including:• Download the Startup Page• Status Tab• Configuration Tab

5. Press the keyboard <Enter> key. The device checks to see if it is password-protected.a. If the device is not password-protected, it checks

Status TabSystem Status PageThe System Status page (see figure 63) provides an overall view of the status of the device, including system information,

Configuration TabSystem Settings PageClick the Configuration tab to download the System Settings page (see figure 64). The screen consists of fields t

b Mic/Line 1-6 input connectors — 3-pole 3.5 mm double-stacked captive screw connectors accept balanced or unbalanced mono mic or line level signals.

DHCP SelectionThe DHCP On selection directs the device to ignore any entered IP addresses and obtain its IP address from a Dynamic Host Configuration

Date/Time Settings FieldsThe Date/Time settings fields (see figure 65) provide a location for viewing and setting the time functions.Figure 65. Date/

Passwords PageAccess the Passwords page (see figure 66), by clicking the Passwords link on the system settings page.Figure 66. Passwords PageThe fiel

Firmware Upgrade PageThe Firmware Upgrade page provides a way to verify the current firmware version and to replace the firmware without taking the de

5. Click Download to copy the firmware to your computer.21543NOTE: The version, release date, and size shown are example values only.Download DMP6

6. Click Run twice (see figure 69, f). The PC downloads the firmware update from the Extron Web site and starts the installation program to extract t

7. Click Next (see figure 69, g on previous page). The program extracts and places the firmware files in a folder identified in the InstallShield Wiz

File Management TabFile Management PageTo delete files such as HTML pages from the connected device or to upload custom files to the device, click the

Control TabAudio Settings PageThe Audio Settings page provides a way to set the input audio gain and attenuation, output volume, and mix-point adjustm

Mute and Unmute Inputs and OutputsPressing the Mute button toggles mute on or off. When muted, the Mute button is red and displays Muted. When unmuted

e Digital I/O output connectors — A double-stacked 4-pole 3.5 mm captive screw connector provides six configurable digital input or output ports allo

Change the Output Volume LevelThe output volume attenuates the signal from full volume down to 0 volume in 100 steps. Users can set individual output

Presets PageThe Presets page is used to save new presets created on the Audio Settings page (see figure 74). Presets saved using this HTML page only i

Reference InformationThis section contains reference information for the DMP64, including:• Firmware Loader• DMP64 Hardware Reset Modes• Mounting

The Firmware Loader screen appears. 453. From the toolbar, select File>Open.4. Locate the downloaded firmware file and click on it.5. Click Begi

DMP64 Hardware Reset ModesDMP64 Reset Mode SummaryMode Mode Activation Result Purpose/NotesUse Factory Firmware1Press and hold the reset button, the

Mounting the DMP64The 1U high, half rack width, 9.5 inch deep DMP64 Digital Matrix Processor can be:• Set on a table, • Mounted on a rack shelf, •

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Hardware OperationThis section describes the the operation of the DMP64, including:• DMP64 Operation• Front Panel Operation• Rear Panel Operation

Front Panel OperationDMP 64DIGITAL MATRIX PROCESSORINPUTSCLIPSIGNAL123 456CONFIGOUTPUTSCLIPSIGNAL1234bc daFigure 7. DMP64 Front Panela Power LED —

Rear Panel OperationDMP 64POWER12V 1.0A MAXRESETLAN1234564561234Tx Rx GRS-232 (2)Tx Rx GRS-232 (1)456 G123 GMIC+48V132MIC/LINE INPUTSOUT

Reset Actuator and LED IndicatorA recessed button (h) on the rear panel initiates several reset modes. The rear panel LED (i) blinks to indicate the r

MODE 4 — IP Address reset: 1. Apply power to the DMP64.2. Press and hold the reset button about 6seconds until the reset LED blinks twice. Releas

Precautions/Safety Instructions iiFCC, Copyright, and Trademark Information iiiSafety Instructions • EnglishWARNING: This symbol, , when used on the

DMPSoftwareThis section describes the control software for the DMP64, including:• Software Control• Embedded Web Pages• Windows-based Program Con

Embedded Web PagesThe embedded web pages, accessible by LAN using a web browser, include the following information, available in a tabbed interface.•

2. Click the Software tab or software icon.NOTE: If the DVD setup program does not start automatically, run Launch.exe from the DVD ROM directory us

Install the USB DriverWhen the USB installer begins, follow these instructions.1. When the driver installation window appears (see figure 12), click

3. When the installer has completed the installation of the USB drivers, the following screen appears (see figure 14):Figure 14. Successful USB Drive

abcdjhifgeFigure 15. DMP64 Configurator ProgramThe DSP Configurator program window consists of an input and virtual return signal processor chain, t

NavigationThere are two methods of navigation around the interface: • Keyboard • MouseOne element in the user interface always retains focus. When a

As shown below, the starting point for the paste, (the upper, leftmost element), must first be focused by left-clicking the mouse on it. Note the gree

DSP Configurator Toolbar MenusThe DSP Configurator contains the following structural menus, arranged horizontally below the title bar:File NOTE: New,

View • Meter Bridge — Opens a Meters dialog box with real-time meters that monitor signal levels at each input and output.NOTE: Meter Bridge is a

FCC Class A NoticeThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part15 of the FCC rule

• Configure Digital I/O Ports — Live mode only. Opens a utility to configure digital I/O ports. The DMP64 provides six digital I/O ports that can be

• Processor Defaults, Reset All Defaults — Returns the DMP64 processor and level control blocks to factory default settings. Each processor and gain

Presets Drop-downDisplays a list of up to 32 presets. Select a preset from the list to display it in the window and either activate it (Recall), abort

abcdjhifgeFigure 17. Control Blocks and Processor ChainsAudio Level, Mix-point, Processing Blocks, and Signal ChainsOutlined in red above (see figure

Level Control BlocksTo access a gain, trim or volume control to view a setting, make a change, or observe a live audio meter (input gain and output vo

Once a processor is inserted, to view associated parameters that define the selected processor (such as a frequency curve) or to remove the bypass, do

Mic/Line Input Signal ControlsThe input signal processor chain allows adjustments to program or microphone audio material before input to the main mix

Filter (FILT) Each filter block allows a total of five filters. The first filter is inserted from a processor list that appears when the block is doub

Figure 23. Filter Block Dialog BoxAdditional filters are inserted using the open filter block dialog box, and selecting a filter type from the drop-d

Figure 24. Filter Dialog Box, Filters AddedWithin the dialog box, a filter is focused when a filter type is inserted, or is focused by clicking the f

Document ConventionsConventions Used in this GuideNotificationsThe following notifications are used in this guide:DANGER: A danger indicates a situat

Figure 25. Filter Dialog Box, Filter Not BypassedAbove the graph, each filter has a "handle" (circled in red above for the parametric EQ fi

High PassThe high pass filter allows frequencies below the specified frequency to pass unattenuated. All frequencies below the cutoff are attenuated.T

Low PassThe low pass filter is the opposite of the High Pass filter. All frequencies above the specified frequency are attenuated allowing lower frequ

Bass and Treble ShelvingBass and treble shelving can be added to the filter. Also known as shelving or tone controls, the separate bass and treble fil

Parametric (Equalizer)The parametric filter is a frequency equalizer that offers control of all parameters, including amplitude (the amount of gain [b

By increasing the Q to 10.000, the center frequency remains the same. The markers show the bandwidth of the filter narrowed to between 900Hz and 1200

The overall frequency response is now shown as a solid red line with the filter in focus (located in row 3 in figure 31) shown in the color of its tab

Feedback Suppressor (FBS)The Feedback Suppressor is used in live situations when there is an indication of feedback during live operation. Dynamic fil

FBS SettingsThe Settings tab enables selection of the feedback suppressor parameters. • For Composite View show: — The graph view is set by one of th

FBS Dynamic FiltersThis tab contains the fifteen dynamic filters, with a scroll bar to display filters hidden due to dialog box size. Dynamic filters

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FBS Fixed FiltersFixed filters are notch filters with an adjustable center frequency and Q, and up to 30dB of cut. The fixed filters are typically se

Dynamics (DYN)A dynamics processor alters the dynamic range, the difference between the loudest to the quietest portions, of an audio signal. Each inp

Automatic Gain Control (AGC)AGC adjusts the gain level of a signal based upon the input strength to achieve a more consistent volume. Below the set th

CompressorThe compressor regulates signal level by reducing (compressing) the dynamic range of the input signal above a specified threshold. The input

LimiterThe limiter restricts the input signal level by compressing its dynamic range above a specified threshold. The limiter is most commonly used to

Noise GateThe noise gate allows an input signal to pass only when it exceeds a specified threshold level. Above the threshold level, the signal passes

Delay (DLY)The delay processor, when inserted, provides a means to delay the audio signal. Audio delay syncs audio to video or can time-align speakers

Ducking (DUCK)Ducking provideds a means to duck, or lower, the level of one or more input signals when a specified source must take precedence. The du

Ducking Configuration Ducking is configured in a dialog box that opens when an active ducking processor block is double-clicked (see figure 37 on the

Ducking Priority Multiple levels of ducking can be required enabling an input source to take precedence over all but one other input. In this example,

DMP64 • Contents viPresets ... 81Previewing and Recalling a Preset ... 81Building a

To set an additional ducking source:1. Insert a ducking processor on the additional ducking source. In this example, input #2 is the second ducking

Pre-mixer Gain (GAIN)The post-input processing gain control (also called the pre-mixer gain) provides gain or attenuation post-processing gain block.

Line Output ChannelsThere are four mono line output channels. Controls and processing blocks, identical for each output channel, are described in the

Calibrating LoudnessThe user can fine-tune the amount of loudness compensation using the compensation adjustment slider and adjusting "by ear,&qu

3. Set the Calibrate slider to 0, the center point. Disengage the loudness Bypass. The result is a moderate enhancement to the program material, with

Volume Control (VOL) Each output channel volume block provides a mono long-throw fader with a range of 0 to 100dB of attenuation, and a volume setti

Virtual Bus ReturnsThere are four mono virtual bus return inputs, fed by the virtual bus sends. Channel controls and processing blocks described in th

Primary Mix MatrixThe DSP architecture contains a primary mix matrix that connects the mic/line inputs and virtual bus returns to the line outputs. Th

Mix-point Behavior:No mix information — A faint gray circle on the mix-point indicates it is muted (contains no mix information).Mix information — A s

Clicking a mix-point brings focus to that mix-point. A circle appears around the teal mix-point which remains transparent. Double-clicking a mix-point

Introduction This section describes this manual and the DMP64, including:• About This Guide• About the DMP64 Digital Matrix Processor• Features•

Mix-point ExamplesIn order to better understand how mix-points work, the following diagrams provide examples of different mix setups. Mic/Line Input 1

Mic/Line Input 1Mic/Line Input 2Mic/Line Input 3Mic/Line Input 4Mic/Line Input 5Mic/Line Input 6ABCD123456ABCD1234OutputsVirtual Bus SendVirtual Bus R

Mic/Line Input 1Mic/Line Input 2Mic/Line Input 3Mic/Line Input 4Mic/Line Input 5Mic/Line Input 6ABCD123456ABCD1234OutputsVirtual Bus SendVirtual Bus R

Secondary Mix MatrixThe DSP architecture contains a secondary mix matrix that connects the mic/lineinputs and virtual bus return signals to the virtu

In the example below (see figure 45), input 1 is sent to the virtual bus send by muting all four signals on the input1 primary mix-points. The virtua

Group MastersThere are 32 Group Masters that can each be configured to simultaneously control up to 16 group members. Group masters are configured in

Figure 46. Sample Fader Group Master and Associated Gain ControlsMute controls within the blocks can also be grouped (see figure 47). Figure 47. Sam

Configuring a Group MasterConfigure a group as follows:1. Click Tools > Configure Groups to open the Configure Groups dialog box, or click View &g

Deleting a Group MasterTo delete a group:1. Click Tools > Configure Groups to open the configure groups dialog box or click View > Group Contro

ToolsThe Tools menu contains three selections:• Clear All Groups - clears all group members and group master parameters.• Increment/Decrement Simula

Features• Consumer and professional audio compatibility — Input and output line level can be set to consumer (–10dBV) or professional (+4dBu).•

Group Details ReportSelect Tools > Group Details Report to create a Microsoft Word file that details all created groups (see figure 51). GROUP DET

Digital I/O PortsThe DMP64 provides six digital I/O ports that can trigger external events from DMP64 actions, or allow external events to trigger D

Reinitialize Digital I/OShould the script stop running for any reason, select Tools > Configure Digital I/O, then select Reinitialize Digital I/O.

Selecting Live Mode and Pushing or Pulling DataTo switch from Emulate mode to Live mode:1. Select the desired connection to the DMP64 and make the p

5. If RS-232 is selected in step 3:a. Click the com port drop-down list and select the PC comm port connected to the rear panel RS-232 port.b. Chec

7. Click either the:a. Pull radio button to configure the DSP Configurator program to match the device — proceed to step 9-or-b. Push radio button

8. To push all of the DSP Configurator gain and processor block adjustments (configuration), and all presets to the DMP64, proceed to step 9.To tail

PresetsPresets recall a group of frequently used settings. Presets created by DSPConfigurator can contain all elements (gain blocks, processor blocks

Building a PresetOnly elements of the preset highlighted (given focus) are saved as a preset. <Ctrl + A> highlights all elements within the DSP

Managing PresetsOnce a preset is created (whether or not the DSPConfigurator file is saved), it appears in the preset list, available from the DSPCo

• Group masters — The DMP64 provides the capability to consolidate gain or mute control throughout the system. Any gain or mute block within the Gra

Protected ConfigurationA protected configuration is secured with PIN protection. The protected configuration can be recalled by any user, but can only

DSP Configurator Windows MenusThe DSP Configurator program is fully navigable using the computer keyboard. Some keyboard navigation behavior matches W

• Shift+Tab key combination — Reverses the direction of the <Tab> key function.• Arrow ( , , , and ) Keys — Navigate up, down, left, and ri

4. To highlight another element or group of elements, repeat steps 2 and 3 as required.5. To cut or copy, press the <Ctrl+X> or <Ctrl+C>

Optimizing Audio LevelsThe DMP64 uses floating point DSP technology, processing data using a combination of 32- and 64-bit algorithms. The analog to

About Setting Gain StructureThere are two approaches the system designer can take in setting up gain structure, depending upon where output volume is

Adjusting Pre-mixer GainAfter setting input gain, add desired processors into the input signal chain (see figure 58 on page 88). The pre-mixer gain co

Setting Mic/Line Input and Mix LevelsIn this example, the mic/line input 1 signal is sent to output 1 (see figure 58 on page 88). To set the mic/line

SIS Programming and ControlThis section describes SIS programming and control of the DMP64, including:• Connection Options• Host-to-device Communic

RS-232 PortsThe DMP64 has two serial ports that can be connected to a host device such as a computer running the HyperTerminal utility or DataViewer.