Toa DP-K1 Manuel d'utilisateur

SOFTWARE SETUP MANUALDIGITAL AUDIO PROCESSOR DP-K1(Version 1.05)Thank you for purchasing TOA's Digital Audio Processor. Please carefully follow t

104. MAIN SCREENStarting the DP-K1 Setting Software causes the main screen to appear. ToolbarMenu (see p. 11) Flow view (see p. 23)Memory view (see p.

100Filter Type Setting Item Setting RangeParametric Equalizer (PEQ) Gain –12 to +12

101[Crossover Settings]Setting Item Setting RangeCutoff Frequency 20 Hz – 20 kHz (1 kHz), 1

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114.1. Menu Term Description4.1.1. File New: Creates (sets) a new data file.Open... : Calls up the existing data file.Save: Overwrites the file being

124.1.5. Memory ChangeMemories 1 – 8: Recalls one out of 8 preset memories.StoreMemories 1 – 8: Writes setting contents in one of 8 memories.Names...

135. CONFIGURATION SETTINGS5.1. Unit Configuration SettingsStep 1. Click "Click to add unit" area on the main screen. The Unit Configuration

14Step 3. Select the input, output, and control modules.3-1. Creating a new Unit configuration.Select "Create New," and then modules from th

15Step 4. Press the [Next] button. The Zone Setting screen is displayed. Note: The screen above is an example of 8-input and 8-output configuration.St

16Step 7. Click the setting contents to perform the crossover combination settings. Setting status is displayed in the window on the right side of the

17NoteWhen using the template (see p. 20), tick "Template" box and press the [Click Here] button on itsright. A dialog box for selecting the

185.2. Deleting the UnitThe unit configuration that has been already created can be changed only when the PC is not incommunication with the unit.Sele

19• Unit ID of File: Unit ID of the setting data on the PC• Slot No.: Slot number of the module on the unit's rear panel• Module Settings:Model o

2TABLE OF CONTENTS1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE DP-K1 SETTING SOFTWARE ... 52. INSTALLATION ...

205.9. Storing the Configuration as a TemplateSelect [Unit Save as a Unit Template Unit Template] from the menu, and the dialog for saving the file is

216. UNIT VIEWThe Unit View is located at the upper left of the main screen.It displays up to 30 units in a tree-view or list-view style, which can be

227. MEMORY VIEWThe memory view is located at the lower left of the main screen. • The preset memory being currently selected is highlighted in the me

238. FLOW VIEWThe flow view displays a block diagram that shows thesignal-processing image of unit using functional boxes.*1Indicates input/output sig

249. CONTENTS VIEWClicking the box in the flow view causes the correspondingcontents view to be displayed at the lower area of the flowview.9.1. Micro

259.2. Digital Input Module View (Available only when the D-923AE is used)Click the [D-923AE] box displayed on the input slot in the Flow View. The Di

269.3. Stereo Input Module View (Available only when the D-936R is used)Click the [D-936R] box displayed on the input slot in the Flow View. The Stere

279.4. Digital Input Module View (Available only when the D-937SP is used)Click the [D-937SP] box displayed on the input slot in the Flow View. The Di

289.5. Gain View (Gain Settings)The Gain view appears if you click the [Gain] box . (3)(4)(2)(1)(3)(5)(2)[Gain view] (Former stage of input section)[

29(2) FaderYou can change the signal level of each channel by moving this fader up and down.(3) Gain indication button [Gain (dB)]Indicates each chann

39.10. Xover View (Crossover Function Settings) 9.10.1. Crossover function settings ...

309.6. Filter View (Filter Function Settings)Click the [Filter 6] box of Multi-band Filter. The Filter View is then displayed. (Displayed in tabular f

31(3) Filter type indication buttonIndicates the type of filter of the selected filter point. Press this button to select the type of filter from the

32Scale... : Scale can be changed. Q-Display: The method to indicate the Q value can be changed by selecting "Value" or "OctaveBand.&q

339.7. Comp/Gate View (Compression/Noise Gate Function Settings)The Comp/Gate view is displayed if you click the [C/G] box . Clicking the [All] tab c

34(5) Compressor threshold button [Compressor Threshold (dB)]Displays the compression threshold level for each channel by meansof numerical values. If

359.8. Matrix/Zone Assignment View (Bus Assignment and Crosspoint Gain Setting)The matrix view or zone assignment view is displayed if you click the [

36NoteThe screen below appears when the Crossover function is set because the corresponding channels areassigned to the same zone.NoteSettings by way

379.9. ARC View (ARC Function Setting)The ARC (Automatic Resonance Control) View is displayed if you click the [ARC] box.(Displayed in tabular form)Pr

38(1) Filter control area(2) Minimum frequency scale adjustment button Increases or decreases the lower limit of the frequency scale by each scale.(3)

39(13) Frequency response indication buttonUsed to show or hide the Response View (see p. 46).(14) Measurement viewer buttonPermits the ARC Measuremen

419.3. Contact Input Function Assignment19.3.1. Memory selection ...

409.10. Xover View (Crossover Function Settings)The Xover View is displayed if the , , or box of Xover is clicked.9.10.1. Crossover function settin

41(Displayed in tabular form)Pressing the Table indication button (No. 8) permits the filter control area to be displayed in tabular form.(1) Filter c

42(8) Table indication buttonThe filter control area is displayed in tabular form if this button is pressed. To return the screen to theoriginal graph

43(3) Local grouping button [Local Grouping]Displays grouping within the channels for which Crossover Settinghas been performed. The group symbol is d

449.11. Delay View (Delay Function Settings)If you click the [Delay] box, the Delay View is displayed.(1) (2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(1) Minimum variation unit se

(4) Delay time indication button [Time (ms)]Displays the delay time in each channel by means of a numericalvalue. If you press this button, a dialog f

4610. RESPONSE VIEWSelect [View Response View] from the menu or press theFrequency response indication button on the Filter, ARC, orXover View to show

47(5) Color change buttonIf this button is pressed, a dialog for color setting is displayed,permitting the display colors of response curves of each c

48(3) Measuring data import buttonYou can simulate crossover settings of the multi-way speaker by importing measuring data obtained byother measuring

4911. ARC MEASUREMENT VIEW AND MEASURING PROCEDURES11.1. ARC Measurement ViewThe ARC measurement view is the screen used to makemeasurements for creat

51. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE DP-K1 SETTING SOFTWAREThe DP-K1 Setting Software performs settings for the following acoustic signal processing functio

50(6) Measurement buttonPress this button to begin measurements. (7) Multi-point filter calculation buttonCalculates multi-point filters from the mult

5111.2. Measuring ProceduresAdjust external equipment sound volume settings to the actual level to be used and ensure that sound isoutput at the appro

52Upon measurement completion, the Measurement sheet window is closed. The frequency responsecurve is displayed on the ARC measurement view and the cr

53Step 5. Repeat Steps 2 – 4 to take measurements of all necessary points (up to 8 points).Step 6. Set to ON the multi-point filter calculation select

5411.3. Operation When the ARC Boxes are GroupedWhen the ARC boxes are grouped, the signal routing settings in the Zone assignment box are changed onl

5511.4. ExportThe parameters of ARC filters can be output as a CSV file.Step 1. Select the unit in the unit view or flow view.Step 2. Select the memor

5612. SETTING AND CANCELING GROUPINGMultiple channels can be grouped into each function box of gain, filter, compressor/noise gate, ARC filter,delay,

5712.2. Canceling Grouping Step 1. Select the box for grouping cancellation on the Flow view. Step 2. Select [Edit Release Grouping] on the menu. Grou

5813. PRESET MEMORY SETTINGSThere are 8 preset memories. You can freely recall them or write data into them. 13.1. Recalling the Preset MemorySelect [

5914. LEVEL MONITOR VIEWThe Level Monitor View window permits monitoring of the unit's input andoutput signal levels and the unit's cooling

62. INSTALLATIONTerminate all other application programs in operation before installation.Follow the procedures below to install.Step 1. Insert the su

6015. MUTE ALL WINDOWThe Mute All Window enables you to mute all the outputs of all the unitswhile the PC is in communication with the units.(For the

6116. COMMUNICATIONS16.1. ConnectionsConnect the PC to the unit's network connection terminal via a switching hub.Use a straight through cable fo

6216.2. Method to Enable Communications between the PC and the UnitThe following 2 methods are available to permit the DP-K1 Setting Software installe

6316.3. Making Communications After Performing Network Settings16.3.1. Connection settingsPerform settings needed to communicate with and control the

64Step 2. Change the unit's network setting(1) Select the unit for which you want to change thenetwork setting, then press the [Modify IP Setting

65(2) Enter the IP address of the unit to be added, thenpress the OK button. The IP address is displayed on the Check IPSettings screen when the data

66Step 5. Press the [Next] button, then the Check FirmwareVersion screen is displayed.When the unit with the firmware earlier thanversion 2.00 is inst

67Step 8. If the unit with its ID duplicated is detected, changethe unit ID.(1) Select the unit for which you want to change theID, then press the [Mo

68Step 9. Press the [Finish] button.When the unit is set on the DP-K1 setting software, the IP address is displayed at the lower right ofeach unit.IP

6916.3.2. Making communications with the target unit designated in the connection settingConnect to the unit displayed "Controllable Devices"

7Step 5. Double-click the DPK1_PCvxxx_fxxx_e.exe* file.* The software version number can be confirmed at the xxx indication. For example, when the PC

70Connect the PC with the units by one of the following ways.• Press the [Modify the Connection Settings] button to display the Check IP setting scree

71If all data for the Module settings and the Module status do not match exactly, the following dialog isdisplayed on connection establishment.If data

721.1. When [Remote Connect...] is selected from the menu;To enable communications between the PC and the unit, both setting data must be the same.If

731.2. When [Remote Bulk Transmission] is selected from the menu;All setting data can be transferred from the PC to the unit in bulk.Data transfer is

741.3. When [Remote Bulk Receiving] is selected from the menu;All setting data can be transferred from the unit to the PC in bulk.Data transfer is sta

75• For the unit to be connected over a WAN (beyond a router), use this screen to add it if not added inthe connection setting (p. 63). (1) Press the

76• When all the units to be connected are displayed, start the bulk receiving;Press the [Start] button.The Communication Status screen is displayed,

77Step 2. Press the [Complete] button after data transfer completion.When all setting data of PC and unit match, the PC can control the unit.Step 3. T

7816.4. Making Communications without Performing Network Settings (Simple Connection)NoteThis connection method is available only for the system consi

79If module setting data and module status data are not matched, the dialog below is displayed onconnection establishment.If setting data and status d

8Step 8. Start installation according to the instructions on the screen. Step 9. Press the [Finish] button after installation completion. The shortcut

802.1. When the unit is set on the DP-K1 setting software;On connection establishment, the Communication Status screen is displayed.If the PC and the

812.2. When the unit is not set on the DP-K1 setting software;Data transfer is started with the display of the Bulk Receive screen.The transfer direct

82Step 3. Press the [Complete] button after data transfer completion.When all setting data of PC and unit match, the PC can control the unit.The unit&

83The setting data of the file being edited can be printed.Step 1. Select [File Print] from the menu.Dialog for print area is displayed.Step 2. Set th

8418. SECURITY SETTINGSThe DP-K1 Setting Software features the following two different user levels that can be used in the RestrictionSettings explain

8518.2. Logging on When the User Level is EnabledThe following logon screen is displayed when the data file is opened after the user level has been en

86Step 2. Select the restriction level from the pull-down menu of each item of Restriction settings. You can set 4 different levels of restrictions fo

87For "Store to memories," different restriction settings can be assigned to each of 8 memories. If you select "Memory" from "

8819. SETTINGS REQUIRED WHEN THE D-981 OR D-983 IS USED19.1. Outline of the D-981 and D-983Mounting the optional D-981 or D-983 Remote Control Module

8919.3. Contact Input Function Assignment19.3.1. Memory selectionAssign preset memory Nos. 1 – 8 to the terminals. Step 1. Press each terminal's

93. STARTING THE SOFTWAREThe following two different methods are available for starting the installed DP-K1 Setting Software:(1) Starting from the [St

9019.3.2. Output volume adjustmentAssign the Volume Up or Down function to the terminal. Applying no-voltage make pulses* to the function-assigned inp

9119.3.3. Output mute function Assign the mute function ON/OFF to the terminal.Step 1. Press each channel's Function button to select "Mute&

9219.4. Contact Output Setting ScreenSelect the unit for which you want to perform contact output settings in the unit view or flow view.Select [Optio

9319.5.2. Contact input statusAssign the contact input status tally to the terminal. Step 1. Press each terminal's Function button to select &quo

9420. VIEW DISPLAY SWITCHING (SUPPLEMENT)Both docking and floating displays are possible in each view except the flow view. 20.1. Docking DisplaysIn t

9520.2. Floating DisplaysIn the following example, the memory view is shown in a floating display.• Floating displays can be switched to docking displ

9621. FIRMWARE UPDATEThe DP-K1's firmware can be updated using the software program (DP-K1_PCvxxx_fxxx_e.exe)* madeavailable on the TOA internet

9721.2. Updating FirmwareTo update the unit's firmware, download the DP-K1 software program from our website, and install it on a PC.(For install

98The following screen appears after the update ends.Step 5. Press the [Update] button of the DP-K1 Firmware Update screen.The firmware update starts

9922. SPECIFICATIONS22.1. Software SpecificationsOperating System: Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XPPreset Memory: 8 memories22.2. Communication S