DME8i-ES/DME8o-ES/DME4io-ES Owner’s Manual
Foreword
Introduction to
the DME Satellite
Controls and
Connectors
Connecting to
a Computer
Audio I/O
Connection
Connecting to an
External Device Other Functions
References
6

Foreword .......................................... 7

Accessories (Please make sure the following items are
included in the package.)................................ 7
Options........................................................................... 7
About the Product Names............................................... 7
About the Firmware Version........................................... 7
Preparation...................................................................... 7
Connecting the AC power cord........................................... 7
Turning the power on and off............................................. 7

Introduction to the DME Satellite.............. 8

Differences between DME8i-ES, DME8o-ES,
and DME4io-ES............................................ 8
DME Satellite Features................................................... 8
Audio System Network................................................... 9
Glossary for the DME Satellite........................................ 9
Signal Types.................................................................. 11
System Examples........................................................... 12
About DME Designer................................................... 13

Controls and Connectors....................... 14

Front Panel................................................................... 14
Rear Panel..................................................................... 16
Precautions for Using a Rack-mounted DME Satellite.. 17

Connecting to a Computer ..................... 18

USB Connection........................................................... 18
Network Settings............................................................... 19
Ethernet Connection ([NETWORK] Connector)......... 20

Audio I/O Connection ........................... 24

Digital Audio Connection (EtherSound Connectors).... 24
Analog Audio Connection ([INPUT] & [OUTPUT]
Connectors)................................................. 25

Connecting to an External Device............. 26

Remote Connection ([REMOTE] Connector).............. 26
Controlling external head amplifiers
from the DME Satellite......................................... 26
Controlling a DME Satellite’s internal head amps
from a digital mixer............................................... 27
Controlling the DME Satellite from an external device...... 27
EtherSound Connection (EtherSound Connectors)....... 28
Controlling DME Satellite’s internal head amps
from a digital mixer............................................... 28
Network Connection ([NETWORK] Connectors)....... 29
GPI Connection ([GPI] Connector).............................. 30

Other Functions.................................. 31

Initializing the DME Satellite........................................ 31

References....................................... 32

Options......................................................................... 32
ICP1.................................................................................. 32
CP4SW, CP4SF, and CP1SF............................................. 32
Troubleshooting............................................................ 33
Component................................................................... 33
MIDI Data Format....................................................... 34
1. MIDI functions on the DME8i-ES, DME8o-ES,
and DME4io-ES................................................... 34
2. MIDI Data Flow........................................................... 34
3. MIDI Setup................................................................... 34
4. MIDI Format................................................................ 35
MIDI Implementation Chart........................................ 37
Display Messages........................................................... 38
Error Messages................................................................... 38
Warning Messages............................................................. 38
General Specifications................................................... 39
Electrical Characteristics................................................ 39
Input/Output Characteristics........................................ 42
[NETWORK] Connector (100Base-TX Ethernet,
RJ-45).......................................................... 43
Dimensions................................................................... 44
Index............................................................................. 45
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