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Yamaha DME24N Owner's Manual

Manual is about: DME Designer

Summary of DME24N

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    The above warning is located on the top of the unit. Explanation of graphical symbols the lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient mag...

  • Page 3: Fcc Information (U.S.A.)

    1. Important notice: do not modify this unit! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions con- tained in this manual, meets fcc requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by yamaha may void your authority, granted by the fcc, to use the product. 2. Important: when connectin...

  • Page 4: Precautions

    Dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 4 precautions please read carefully before proceeding * please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. Warning always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting...

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    Dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 5 • do not block the vents. This device has ventilation holes at the front and rear to prevent the internal temperature from rising too high. In particular, do not place the device on its side or upside down, or place it in any poorly-ventilated location, such as a bookc...

  • Page 6: Foreword

    Foreword dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 6 foreword thank you for choosing a yamaha dme64n/24n digital mixing engine. Using the supplied dme designer software, the dme64n and dme24n can be easily configured to handle a wide range of audio processing applications – institutional audio installations, sub...

  • Page 7: Contents

    Dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 7 foreword 8 accessories (please make sure the following items are included in the package.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 about the product names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 about the firm...

  • Page 8: Accessories (Please Make

    Fore w o rd accessories (please make sure the following items are included in the package.) dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 8 thank you for choosing a yamaha dme64n/24n digital mixing engine. In order to take full advantage of the features and performance provided by the dme64n/24n, we urge you to read...

  • Page 9: Dme64N/24N Features

    Intr oduction to the dme64n/24n differences between dme64n/24n dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 9 differences between dme64n/24n the dme64n has four i/o card slots, while the dme24n has one i/o card slot and eight channels of built- in analog audio i/o. A single i/o card can handle up to 16 channels of ...

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    Intr oduction to the dme64n/24n glossary for the dme64n/24n dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 10 scene a combination of all configuration and preset parameters is called a “scene.” scenes can be recalled from an icp1, gpi device, other external controllers, dme64n/dme24n, or comput- er. Up to 999 scenes ...

  • Page 11: Signal Types

    Intr oduction to the dme64n/24n signal types dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 11 signal types dme64n/24n audio system signals can be broadly categorized as follows. 1 audio the dme64n/24n will be required to send and receive audio signals to and from other dme series units as well as other audio equipme...

  • Page 12: System Examples

    Intr oduction to the dme64n/24n system examples dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 12 system examples large systems using cobranet home home utility utility scene scene level level mute mute enter enter cancel cancel usb peak peak signal signal peak peak signal signal peak peak signal signal input input d...

  • Page 13: About Dme Designer

    Intr oduction to the dme64n/24n about dme designer dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 13 about dme designer dme designer software enables you to integrate, configure, and control the dme series system from a con- nected computer. You can build the dme series audio system using graphic blocks in dme design...

  • Page 14: Front Panel

    The contr ols and connector s front panel dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 14 front panel 1 [usb] connector a computer can be connected here when it is necessary to program or control the device. When a usb connection is to be used, the usb-midi driver must be installed on the computer. Refer to the dme...

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    The contr ols and connector s front panel dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 15 5 [midi] indicator lights while data communication is occurring via the [midi] connector. Received data causes the indicator to light green, while transmitted data causes the indicator to light orange. The indicator will light...

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    The contr ols and connector s rear panel dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 16 rear panel 1 [ac in] connector this is the device’s three-pronged ac power connector. Connect to the ac mains using the supplied ac power cord. See “setup” on page 18 for details. Even when the power switch is turned off, elect...

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    The contr ols and connector s rear panel dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 17 4 [midi in] [midi out] [midi thru] connectors these are standard midi connectors that handle reception and transmission of midi data: [midi in] receives midi data, [midi out] transmits midi data, and [midi thru] re-transmits mi...

  • Page 18: Setup Procedure

    Preparation setup procedure dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 18 setup procedure follow the steps outlined below to prepare the dme64n/24n for operation. 1. Install any required i/o cards. Refer to “i/o card installation” on page 20 for details. 2. Connect the ac power cord. Be sure to turn all devices o...

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    Preparation setup procedure dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 19 3. Install the dme designer software and necessary drivers on the computer to be used for device group control. See the “dme setup manual” (pdf file) for details. 4. Connect devices. • network connection ethernet connection (page 23) usb co...

  • Page 20: I/o Card Installation

    Preparation i/o card installation dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 20 7. Launch the dme designer application, create configuration and transfer. Dme designer setup, operation, and data transfer instructions can be found in the dme designer manual. This completes preparation of the dme64n/24n system. I/o...

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    Preparation i/o card installation dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 21 i/o card installation procedure 1. Make sure that the dme64n/24n power is off. If the power is on, turn it off. 2. Loosen the two card slot screws and remove the slot cover, as shown in the diagram. 3. Slide the i/o card into the slot...

  • Page 22: Usb Connection

    Connecting to a computer usb connection dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 22 usb connection usb connections can be used in the following two ways: (1) control the dme64n/24n from dme designer. (2) connect to any individual dme64n/24n and control that dme64n/24n unit by transmitting midi commands from a m...

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    Connecting to a computer ethernet connection ([network] connector) dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 23 ethernet connection ([network] connector) to control the dme64n/24n from the computer via ethernet, use an ethernet cable to connect the [net- work] connector on the rear panel of the dme64n/24n to the...

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    Connecting to a computer ethernet connection ([network] connector) dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 24 control from a computer in the same subnet group control from a computer with a different subnet note • the ip addresses in the diagram are examples. • use a switching hub that is compatible with 100ba...

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    Connecting to a computer ethernet connection ([network] connector) dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 25 connecting multiple device groups home home utility utility scene scene level level mute mute enter enter cancel cancel home home utility utility scene scene level level mute mute enter enter cancel ca...

  • Page 26: Audio I/o Connection

    A udio i/o connection dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 26 analog audio connection ([in] and [out] connectors) (dme24n only) the dme24n includes [in] and [out] connectors for 8 channels of analog audio input and output. Wire the supplied euroblock plugs as shown below. Head amplifier gain and phantom pow...

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    A udio i/o connection dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 27 3. Securely tighten terminal screws. Pull the cables (not too strongly) to confirm that they are securely connected. 4. Plug the euroblock plug into the panel connector. I/o slots the dme64n has four i/o card slots, and the dme24n has one i/o car...

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    Connecting to an external de vice remote connection ([remote] connector) dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 28 remote connection ([remote] connector) the [remote] connector of the dme64n/24n can be connected to remotely-controllable yamaha ad8hr or ad824 head amplifiers (pre-amps), digital mixers, or rs-2...

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    Connecting to an external de vice remote connection ([remote] connector) dme64n/24n owner’s manual 29 controlling a dme24n’s internal head amps from a digital mixer the internal head amp settings of a dme24n can be remotely controlled from a digital mixer such as the yama- ha pm5d or dm2000. Connect...

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    Connecting to an external de vice midi connection ([midi] connectors) dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 30 midi connection ([midi] connectors) in this case connection is made to the rear-panel [midi] connectors. Midi commands are sent to the dme64n/24n from a midi device. By connecting the [midi out] ter...

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    Connecting to an external de vice cascade connection ([cascade] connectors) (dme64n only) dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 31 cascade connection ([cascade] connectors) (dme64n only) the rear-panel [cascade] connector can be connected to the [cascade] connector on another dme64n/24n or other compatible d...

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    Connecting to an external de vice word clock connection ([word clock] connectors) dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 32 word clock connection ([word clock] connectors) word clock signals are transferred to and from external devices via the [word clock in] and [word clock out] connectors. The [word clock o...

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    Connecting to an external de vice gpi connection ([gpi] connectors) dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 33 gpi connection ([gpi] connectors) gpi (general purpose interface) device (gpi controller, etc.) can be connected to the rear-panel [gpi] connectors. Using gpi a variety of control signals can be trans...

  • Page 34: Basic Operation

    P anel operation and displa ys basic operation dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 34 basic operation by pressing the panel keys it is possible to select the dme64n/24n main display, utility display, and parameter edit displays that allow individual settings to be edited and changed. Refer to the pages lis...

  • Page 35: Main Display

    P anel operation and displa ys main display dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 35 main display the main display will appear in a few seconds after the power is turned on. The main display shows information about the current scene. Up to 24 parameters can be accessed from the dme64n/ 24n or icp1 control pa...

  • Page 36: Parameter Edit Displays

    P anel operation and displa ys parameter edit displays dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 36 parameter edit displays parameter edit displays will appear when the [scene], [mute], [monitor] or other key is pressed to allow scene changes, level adjustment, and other settings to be edited as required. Parame...

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    P anel operation and displa ys parameter edit displays dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 37 some parameter edit displays have just one numeric parameter, while other may have two or more. 1. Numeric values can be changed by rotating the dial. Dial rotation produces an immediate, corresponding change in t...

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    P anel operation and displa ys parameter edit displays dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 38 list parameters list parameters allow you to make one selection from a list of possibilities. Rotate the dial to scroll up or down the list. In some cases the centermost item on the display will be always highligh...

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    P anel operation and displa ys parameter edit displays dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 39 mute switching turns the dme64n/24n output mute function on or off. 1. Press the [mute] key. The mute parameter edit display will appear. 2. Select mute on or off. The mute function is turned on or off as describe...

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    P anel operation and displa ys parameter edit displays dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 40 scene store stores the current scene data for later recall. 1. Press the [scene] key for longer than 2 seconds. A confirmation window will appear on the display. 2. Press the [enter] key. This stores the scene dat...

  • Page 41: Spectrum Display

    P anel operation and displa ys spectrum display dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 41 3. Select the desired monitor point from the list. The audio signal from the selected monitoring point will be output via the phones jack and the [monitor] indicator lights up. Probe monitor functions the probe monitor f...

  • Page 42: Level Meter Display

    P anel operation and displa ys level meter display dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 42 4 l/r select indicates when the spectrum display is for the left or right channel. The same spectrum display will be shown for the l and r channels of all monitor points other than user- defined points specified via t...

  • Page 43: Initializing The Dme64N/

    P anel operation and displa ys initializing the dme64n/dme24n dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 43 initializing the dme64n/ dme24n the dme64n/dme24n and icp1 internal memories can be initialized as follows. Begin with the power turned off. Turn the power on while holding the [scene] and [enter] buttons, ...

  • Page 44: Utility Displays

    P anel operation and displa ys utility displays dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 44 utility displays most basic dme64n/24n functions can be accessed via the utility display. Items accessible via the utility display page item description manual page info current status and settings for the devices basic ...

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    P anel operation and displa ys utility displays dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 45 cascad (dme64n only) displays current status for the [cascade] connectors. Page 55 head margin displays current status for the head margin of the audio signal handled via the [cascade] connectors. Unit no. Displays how m...

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    P anel operation and displa ys utility displays dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 46 utility display operation the general procedure for operating the utility displays is outlined below. 1. Press the [utility] key for longer than 2 seconds from the main display to go to the utility display. 2. Press the ...

  • Page 47

    P anel operation and displa ys utility displays dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 47 network settings (net) page shows the ethernet network address and other parameters. 1 master/slave indicates whether or not the device is functioning as the device group master: “master” or “slave.” master: the device i...

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    P anel operation and displa ys utility displays dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 48 2 lcd backlight specifies lcd backlight operation. Two settings are available: “on,” and “off.” on: the display is continuously lit. Off: the display lights when a control is operated, and will go out 10 seconds after pa...

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    P anel operation and displa ys utility displays dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 49 miscellaneous setup (misc) page this page includes parameters not available in any other page. 1 scene store determines whether or not scene store operations are allowed. This parameter can be set to “enable” or “disable...

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    P anel operation and displa ys utility displays dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 50 com (422) allows from amx and crestron type external controllers via the rs-232c interface using dme communication protocol*. Midi (232c) allows control of dme64n/dme24n units from external midi controllers via the rs-23...

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    P anel operation and displa ys utility displays dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 51 slot information (slot) page displays the name of the card installed in an i/o card slot. Some cards can also be reset via this page. 1 card name the name of the installed card appears here. 2 reset resets the installed ...

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    P anel operation and displa ys utility displays dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 52 the following parameters are available when the daw parameter is set to off. 3 ch specifies the device’s midi transmit and receive channel: 1 ~ 16. Edit using the “list parameters” editing procedure described on page 38....

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    P anel operation and displa ys utility displays dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 53 gpi setup (gpi) page input calibration parameters for the [gpi] connector. 1 reset resets gpi calibration. To reset the calibration, use the [ e ] [ ▲ ] [ ▼ ] [ f ] keys to select all to reset all inputs, or select an in...

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    P anel operation and displa ys utility displays dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 54 head amplifier setup (ha) page provides access to the head amplifier settings. Refer to “remote connection” on page 28 for head amplifier control signal connection. Internal head amplifier (dme24n only) ad8hr ad824 1 ha ...

  • Page 55

    P anel operation and displa ys utility displays dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 55 4 gain individually sets the gain of each head amplifier channel. Edit using the “numeric parameters” editing procedure described on page 36. 5 +48v individually turns phantom power on or off for each head amplifier chan...

  • Page 56

    P anel operation and displa ys utility displays dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 56 3 mixer i/o displays whether the cascade signal is bus shared or not. ■ : a dme64n connected directly to the mixer is connected to a second dme64n on this unidirectional channel. Input on the same channel from other dme6...

  • Page 57: Options

    Ref erences options dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 57 options the icp1, cp4sw, cp1sf, and cp4sf controllers are available as options for remote external control of the dme series. The icp1 connects via ethernet, while the cp4sw, cp1sf, and cp4sf connect via the gpi interface. For more information on i...

  • Page 58: Error Messages

    Ref erences error messages dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 58 error messages message meaning action error messages cannot select no selectable items are available in the scene or monitoring point list display. Make the appropriate settings via the dme designer application. Component corrupt update firm...

  • Page 59

    Ref erences error messages dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 59 connection to master dme is lost communication with the master dme device has been interrupted. Check that all cables are properly connected, and than hubs, routers, and related devices are functioning properly. Connection to slave sme is lo...

  • Page 60

    Ref erences error messages dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 60 slot4 sync err the dme64n clock is not synchronized with the clock of the card installed in i/o slot 4. Make sure that the dme64n and the card or external source supplying the word clock are set to use the same word clock. Synchronizing do n...

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    Ref erences troubleshooting dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 61 troubleshooting the power won’t turn on, and the panel indicators and lcd won’t light. • is the power cable properly connected? • is the power switch turned on? • if neither of the above is the problem, contact your yamaha service center or...

  • Page 62: Specifications

    Ref erences specifications dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 62 specifications specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha corp. Reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, e...

  • Page 63: Input/output Characteristics

    Ref erences input/output characteristics dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 63 input/output characteristics dme24n analog input characteristics • 0dbu = 0.775 vrms • all ad converters (ch1-8) are 24-bit linear, 128 times oversampling. • +48v dc (phantom power) is supplied to ch input (1-8) connectors via ...

  • Page 64: Control I/o

    Ref erences control i/o dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 64 control i/o dme64n: 16-gpi inputs and 16-gpi outputs dme24n: 8-gpi inputs and 8-gpi outputs outputs: imax/pin = 16ma outputs: vh = 2.5v(min.), vl = 0.6v(max.) terminals format level connector remote - rs232c d-sub connector 9-pin (male) baud ra...

  • Page 65: Connector Pin Assign

    Ref erences connector pin assign dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 65 connector pin assign [cascade in/out] connectors (dme64n only) cascade in cascade out pin no. Signal pin no. Signal pin no. Signal pin no. Signal 1 gnd 35 gnd 1 gnd 35 gnd 2 input 1-2 (+) 36 input 1-2 (-) 2 output 1-2 (+) 36 output 1-2...

  • Page 66

    Ref erences connector pin assign dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 66 [network] connector (100base-tx ethernet, rj-45) straight/cross cable wiring details straight cables cross cables pin connection 1 txd+ 2 txd– 3 rxd+ 4 unused 5 unused 6 rxd– 7 unused 8 unused pins pins 1 —— 1 1 —— 3 2 —— 2 2 —— 6 3 ——...

  • Page 67: Dimensions

    Ref erences dimensions dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 67 dimensions unit: mm dme64n dme24n 480 132 145 394 405 12.5 388 11 411.5 278 53.5 300 90 90 423 96 17.5 18.5 4-m3 3 0 394 405 388 11 411.5 278 88 101 52 18 18 12.5 53.5 423 4-m3 480 300 90 90 3 0

  • Page 68: Midi Data Format

    Ref erences midi data format dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 68 midi data format 1. Dme64n/24n midi functions 1.1 scene change scene recall occurs according to the “midi program change table” assignments when appropriate midi bank select msb/lsb and program change messages are received by the dme64n/24...

  • Page 69

    Ref erences midi data format dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 69 3. Midi setup specifies basic midi operation. 3.1 host select selects the input/output port to be used for midi communication. 3.2 daw controller specifies the daw controller type when a daw control surface is to be used to control the dme...

  • Page 70

    Ref erences midi data format dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 70 4.1 program change (cnh) receive when the “program change rx switch” is on, program change messages are received on the midi channel specified by the “midi rx channel” parameter. If the “program change omni switch” is also on, however, pro...

  • Page 71

    Ref erences midi data format dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 71 transmit when the “parameter change tx switch” is on, appropriate parameter change data will be transmitted when a parameter is edited via the panel controls, as specified by the “midi parameter change table” and “midi tx channel” settings...

  • Page 72

    Ref erences midi data format dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 72 transmitted function... Recognized remarks basic channel note number : true voice velocity after touch pitch bend control change prog change : true # system exclusive : song pos. Common : song sel. : tune system : clock real time : command...

  • Page 73: Glossary

    Ref erences glossary dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 73 glossary terms explanations 100base-tx a physical specification for a 100 mbps ethernet network connection using 2-conductor category 5 utp cable included in the ieee 802.3u standard. Maximum data transfer distance is 100 meters. 10base-t a physic...

  • Page 74

    Ref erences glossary dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 74 phantom power a power delivery system that allows power to be delivered to devices along with audio signals via standard balanced audio cables. The term “phantom” is applied because the system uses the audio conductors for power delivery without d...

  • Page 75: Index

    Dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 75 +48v ...................................................................................... 55 [ e ] [ ▲ ] [ ▼ ] [ f ] buttons ............................................. 15 100base-tx (glossary) .......................................................... 73 10base-t...

  • Page 76

    Dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 76 i i/o card ................................................................................. 20 i/o card (installation procedure) ............................................ 21 i/o slots ...................................................................................

  • Page 77

    Dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 77 slot1~4 .............................................................................. 50 sp (double speed) ................................................................. 51 specifications .......................................................................... 6...

  • Page 78: Memo

    Dme64n/dme24n owner’s manual 78 memo.

  • Page 79

    For details of products, please contact your nearest yamaha representative or the authorized distributor listed below. Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à yamaha ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante. Die einzelheiten zu produkten sind ...

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    U.R.G., pro audio & digital musical instrument division, yamaha corporation © 2004 yamaha corporation wk83840 906mwcpx.X-02e0 printed in japan this document is printed on chlorine free (ecf) paper with soy ink. Yamaha pro audio global web site: http://www.Yamahaproaudio.Com/ yamaha manual library ht...