Panasonic Ramsa Audio Mixer Wr Da7 Users Guide

Serial Port [RS-422/485]
Use this serial port to connect an IBM compatible computer that has an RS-
422/485 port. Connect to the DA7 with a D-SUB 9-pin connector. Optional
remote control software for your computer can be used to control the DA7,
thus expanding the features and capabilities of the mixer.
Serial Port [TO PC]
Use this serial port to connect with a Macintosh computer. If the computer is
IBM compatible, you may need a conversion cable that changes a Mini-DIN 8
pin (for TO PC) to a D-sub 9...

Option Card Slots
There are three slots for the optional audio Input/Output cards, plus one
dedicated slot for the SMPTE/V SYNCcard. The space for the SMPTE/V
SYNCcard is located directly under the MASTER OUT XLR connectors.
Audio option cards are next to the power switch. The audio option cards can
be used in any of the audio slots, but for TANDEM operation, the TANDEM
card MUST be used in Slot 3.
Video Sync Input [V SYNC]
This is used to connect a vertical synchronizing signal from a video device.
See...

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As with any mixer, the basics come first. Take it out of the box, plug it into a
standard three-prong, 120v 60Hz electrical outlet, and turn it on. Once the
novelty has passed of seeing all the colored lights and the faders going up
and down when the buttons are pressed, your real fun can begin.
There are several basic functions that, once you become familiar with, will
make the DA7 easy to use. This Quick Start Guideassumes that you have a
basic knowledge of audio...

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The following five modules will give you a fundamental understanding of the
primary features of the DA7. This chapter does not cover all of the features of
a particular example, since it is meant as an introduction. If you do not
understand something, go to the chapter that is referenced for further
information. MIDI and automation functions are not included in this chapter
and will be addressed later in this Users Guide. 

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3-1 Module A, Getting Sound Out
No Waiting . . .  Join the 10 Step Program!
Look at the Rear Panel of the mixer. Everything that goes in and out of your
DA7 comes through here. This Module describes the process for achieving
sound output from the mixer.
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Connect an input source _
From the source to the Rear Panel of the DA7,
connect an XLR connector to INPUT 1, or to a 1/4” TRS phone plug to
INPUT 9.
Attach an output monitor _
In a production environment, attach the
amplifier input to the DA7 MONITOR A OUT and press the L/R
selection button of the MONITOR Asection. In a live mix situation,
attach the amplifier input to the DA7 MASTER OUT. 
Preset the MASTER L/R_
Raise the MASTER L/Rfader to zero. This
fader...

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While sending a signal through the channel, look below the MIC/LINE
knob, and you will find the PEAK/SIGNAL LED. This LED will light
(green) when the signal is present and below clipping.
When the signal is near clipping, it will light (red), showing that you are
either close to or at an overload condition (something you should not
do in digital recording), and you should reduce the level using the
MIC/LINEknob.
This is an important adjustment. Since this stage...

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3-2 Module B, Onboard Signal Processing
Each of the 32 input channels, the 8 buses and the MASTER L/Routput of
the DA7has the option of inserting a 4-band Parametric Equalizer with
various filter types. There is also a Dynamics Processor on these same
channels that offers you a choice of GATE + COMPRESSOR or
EXPANDER. There is also a 0 to 300 ms Delay Processor for each of the 32
input channels. AUX 1-6 Returns have a 2 band Parametric Equalizer.
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Equalizer
The EQUALIZER section contains controls for the adjustment of the
frequency characteristics for the selected channel.
Select a channel _
Press the ON LED button (red)on a channel, and
press the SELECT LED button (orange)for the channel. 
Display the [EQUALIZER] window _
Press the GAIN knob, and the LCD
screen will display the [EQUALIZER]window.
Press the EQ ONLED button _
This button toggles EQ on (green) and
off for the selected channel.
Select a...

Select a dynamics type _
Cursor to either the  button or the
button in the [FUNCTION] area of the [DYNAMICS]
window, and press the ENTERbutton.
Either
Adjust the Compressor+Gate _
The [COMP] area has software control
for [THL] (threshold), [RATIO], [ATK] (attack), [RLS] (release), [GAIN],
and [DLY] (delay). The [GATE] area gives you control over [THL], [ATK] and
[RLS].
Or,
Adjust the Expander _
This is similar in appearance to the [COMP] area,
except [GAIN] is replaced by [RANGE].
Adjust the Delay _
This...