Panasonic Ramsa Audio Mixer Wr Da7 Users Guide

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Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions completely.
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Users’ Guide
Audio Mixer
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Warning:
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used
properly, i.e., in strict accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial
environment.
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normative documents following the provisions of Directives
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To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug supplied must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power point which is
effectively earthed through the normal household wiring. Extension cords used with the equipment must be three-core and
be correctly wired to provide connection to earth. Wrongly wired extension cords are a major cause of fatalities.
The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power point is earthed and that the installation is
completely safe. For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective earthing of the power point, consult a qualified electrician.
For U.K
For Australia
FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amp and that it is approved
by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark 
Hor the BSI mark Gon the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE
SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 5 AMP
SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
WARNING:  This apparatus must be earthed.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code.
Green-and-yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows.
The wire which is coloured green-and-yellowmust be connected to the terminal
in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol Ior coloured
greenor green-and-yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal in the plug
which is marked with the letter Nor coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brownmust be connected to the terminal in the plug
which is marked with the letter Lor coloured red.
How to replace the fuse
Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.
Caution:
Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read the label on the rear panel.
The serial number of this product may be found on the
rear of the unit.
You should note the serial number of this unit in the
space provided and retain this book as a permanent
record of your purchase to aid identification in the event
of theft.
Model No. 
Serial No. 
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
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1.  Introduction 1-1
1-1  A New Beginning 1-1
1-2  About This Manual 1-4
1-3  Making the DA7 Work For You 1-7
2.  DA7 Tour 2-1
2-1  Overview 2-1
2-2  Top Panel 2-3
2-3  Display Bridge 2-20
2-4  Rear Panel 2-25
3.  Quick Start 3-1
3-1  Module A, Getting Sound Out 3-3
3-2  Module B, Onboard Signal Processing 3-6
3-3  Module C, Outboard Processing 3-9
3-4  Module D, Monitoring 3-16
3-5  Module E, Tips, Shortcuts and Warnings 3-17
4.  Cursor Control 4-1
5.  Channel, Library, and Meter Windows 5-1
5-1 Overview 5-1
5-2 Channel Window 5-3
5-3 Library Windows 5-12
5-4 Meter Group Windows 5-17
5-5 Channel Window, Multi-Channel View 5-20 
						

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6.  Fader Layers and Channel Strips 6-1
6-1 Fader Layers 6-1
6-2 Channel Strip 6-3
7.  Equalizer 7-1
7-1 Overview 7-1
7-2 Equalizer Section 7-3
7-3 Equalizer Window 7-6
7-4 Equalizer Library Window 7-8
7-5 Equalizer Window, Multi-Channel View 7-10
8.  Pan/Assign, Surround, Bus Assign 8-1
8-1 Pan/Bus Assign Controls 8-1
8-2 Surround Window 8-3
8-3 Surround Window, Multi-Channel View 8-12
9.  Dynamics/Delay 9-1
9-1 Overview 9-1
9-2 Dynamics/Delay Section Controls 9-3
9-3 Dynamics Window 9-6
9-4 Dynamics Window, Multi-Channel View 9-13
9-5 Dynamics Library Window 9-15
10.  AUX 10-1
10-1 Overview 10-1
10-2 AUX Section Controls 10-3
10-3 Fader Control Window 10-5
11.  MIDI 11-1
11-1 MIDI, Setup Window 11-1
11-2 MIDI, PRG ASGN (Program Assign) Window 11-6
11-3 MIDI, CTRL ASGN (Control Assignment) Window 11-8
11-4 MIDI, BULK (Bulk Out) Window   11-10
11-5 MIDI, Remote Windows  11-14 
						

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12.  D-I/O (Digital Input/Output)  12-1
12-1 D-I/O, Input Set Window   12-2
12-2 D-I/O, To Slot Window   12-10
12-3 D-I/O, Dither Window   12-14
13.  Group    13-1
13-1 Overview   13-1
13-2 FADER GRP (Fader Group) Window 13-3
13-3 MUTE GRP (Mute Group) Windows  13-5
13-4 LINK/STR (Stereo) Window  13-7
14.  Automation  14-1
14-1 Automation, Setup Window 14-2
14-2 Automation, Execute Window  14-5
14-3 Automation, EVT EDIT (Event Edit) Window  14-14
14-4 Automation Operation  14-19
15.  Scene Memory  15-1
15-1 RD/WR (Read/Write) Window  15-1
15-2 XFade Time Window  15-5
16.  Utility and Solo Monitor 16-1
16-1 Utility, Solo/Monitor (SOLO/MON) Window  16-2
16-2 Utility, Oscillator/Battery (OSC BATT) Window  16-6
16-3 Utility, Configuration (CONFIG) Window  16-9
16-4 Utility, User Custom (USER CSTM) Window  16-12
17.  Options  17-1
17-1 ADAT Digital I/O Card, WR-ADAT  17-2
17-2 TDIF (TASCAM Digital Audio Interface) Card, WR-TDIF 17-5
17-3 AES/EBU & S/PDIF Card, WR-AESS  17-7
17-4. AD/DA Card, WR-ADDA 17-8
17-5 SMPTE Card, WR-SMPT  17-9
17-6 TANDEM Card, WR-TNDM 17-11
17-7 METER BRIDGE 17-16
17-8 MAX, Expansion Software 17-17 
						

							Appendixes
Appendix A, Setup Scenarios A-1
Appendix B, LCD Screen Displays  B-1
Appendix C, Abbreviations and Acronyms C-1
Appendix D, Default Settings D-1
Appendix E, Cables and Connections E-1
Appendix F, Technical Specifications  F-1
Appendix G, MIDI Implementation Chart G-1
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Introduction
1-1 A New Beginning
The Digital Mixer WR-DA7sets a new standard for affordable automated
digital audio mixing and production. The DA7 has a number of features built
into it that until recently, were the privilege of only high-end production
facilities. Every feature is either directly controlled or just a window away. As
a DA7 user, you’ve made the decision to become part of the future.
Now that youre here, please take some time to review the manual. Keep it
near your DA7and refer to it when you come across something you dont
understand. Digital mixers offer substantially more features than regular
analog mixers, and there will be a period of time before you are as
comfortable with the DA7as you are with other mixers.
Like most people, youll want to play first and then look for those items in
the manual that were unclear. But you should be aware that the DA7has
many advanced features that may not be immediately apparent to you, and if
you dont read the manual, you could be missing out on features that can
save you time and effort in a session.
It will help your understanding of the DA7to read this Users Guidefrom
cover to cover, but we know you probably wont. It would be beneficial to
you, however, to at least read Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4and Appendix D, which
will help you get familiar with the basic operations.
Chapter 1
Introduction