DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C 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
Precautions for Using a Rack-mounted DME Satellite.... 8

Introduction to the DME Satellite.............. 9

Differences between DME8i-C, DME8o-C,
and DME4io-C................................................... 9
DME Satellite Features................................................... 9
Audio System Network................................................. 10
Glossary for the DME Satellite...................................... 10
Signal Types.................................................................. 12
System Examples........................................................... 13
About DME Designer................................................... 14
About CobraNet........................................................... 15
CobraNet in a nutshell...................................................... 15
Bundle.............................................................................. 15
Multicast and unicast bundles........................................... 16
Conductors and performers............................................... 17
Cables and hubs for CobraNet network............................ 17

Controls and Connectors....................... 18

Front Panel................................................................... 18
Rear Panel..................................................................... 20

Connecting to a Computer ..................... 22

USB Connection........................................................... 22
Network Settings........................................................... 23
Setting the IP address........................................................ 23
Master and slave setting..................................................... 23
Ethernet Connection ([NETWORK] Connector)......... 24

Audio I/O Connection ........................... 28

Digital Audio Connection (CobraNet Connectors)....... 28
Analog Audio Connection ([INPUT] & [OUTPUT]
Connectors)....................................................... 29

Connecting to an External Device............. 30

Remote Connection ([REMOTE] Connector).............. 30
Controlling external head amplifiers from
the DME Satellite................................................. 30
Controlling a DME Satellite’s internal head amps from
a digital mixer....................................................... 31
Controlling the DME Satellite from an external device...... 31
CobraNet Connection (CobraNet Connectors)............. 32
Controlling DME Satellite’s internal head amps from
a digital mixer Yamaha LS9................................... 32
Controlling the DME Satellite from a digital mixer
Yamaha PM5D..................................................... 33
Network Connection ([NETWORK] Connectors........ 33
GPI Connection ([GPI] Connector).............................. 34

Other Functions.................................. 35

Initializing the DME Satellite........................................ 35

References....................................... 36

Options......................................................................... 36
ICP1.................................................................................. 36
CP4SW, CP4SF, and CP1SF............................................. 36
Troubleshooting............................................................ 37
Component................................................................... 37
MIDI Data Format....................................................... 38
1. MIDI functions on the DME8i-C, DME8o-C,
and DME4io-C..................................................... 38
2. MIDI Data Flow........................................................... 38
3. MIDI Setup................................................................... 38
4. MIDI Format................................................................ 39
MIDI Implementation Chart........................................ 41
Display Messages........................................................... 42
Error Messages................................................................... 42
Warning Messages............................................................. 42
General Specifications................................................... 43
Electrical Characteristics................................................ 43
Input/Output Characteristics........................................ 46
[NETWORK] Connector (100Base-TX Ethernet,
RJ-45)................................................................ 47
Straight and Crossover Cable Wiring............................. 47
Dimensions................................................................... 48
Index............................................................................. 49
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