Panasonic Ramsa Audio Mixer Wr Da7 Users Guide

							[METER>SLOT]Window
This window has meters for [SLOT 1], [SLOT 2], and [SLOT 3], and sets
meter operation modes adjustments for [RESPONSE], [POSITION], and
[PEAK HOLD].
For additional technical specifications, refer to Appendix F, Technical
Specifications.
The [RESPONSE], [POSITION], and [PEAK HOLD] operations are the
same as in the [INPUT 1-32] window.Chapter 5 
DA7 Users’ Guide5-19
5  
Channels,
Library, & Meters
METER>SLOT Window 
						

							5-5 ChannelWindow, Multi-Channel View
In the Multi-Channel View window, which is selected by the Multi CH View
button on the Display Bridge, the selected channel appears in a split screen.
On the left side of the window you will see the selected channel, and on the
right, you can choose a channel. 
When a channel and its data are copied to another channel, all its attributes
are transferred. Any conditions on the second channel will be overwritten,
such as EQ, PA N, DYNAMICS/DELAY, AUX,and Channel Onand Off.
The channel on the right side of the screen can be selected by moving the
cursorto the field to the right of the  field. Once highlighted, use the
JogDial to scroll through the channel choices: Inputs 1-32, AUX SND 1-6,
AUX RTN 1-6, BUS 1-8, or MASTER.
The  button copies the parameters from the selected channel to the
reference channel. 
The Multi-Channel View window has all the functionality of the regular
[CHANNEL] window. Because of the condensed space, several names have
been abbreviated to accommodate the space restrictions:
[FADR]Button
This button selects a Fader Group, and has the same function as the
[FADR GRP]area in the [CHANNEL] window.
Chapter 5 
DA7 Users’ Guide5-20
5  
Channels,
Library, & Meters
[CHANNEL] Window, Multi-Channel View 
						

							[MUTE]Button
This button selects a Mute Group, and has the same function as the
[MUTE GRP]area in the [CHANNEL] window.
[LINK]Button
This button has the same function as the  button in the [LINK]
area in the [CHANNEL] window. Selecting it will turn stereo pairing
or .
There is an additional function of the Multi-Channel View button. If you are
looking at either the EQ or DYNAMICS section of a selected channel on the
LCD screen, you can only copy the selected EQ or DYNAMICS settings for
that channel to another channel. This is useful if you do not wish to disturb
the other settings of the selected channel.
OFFON
Chapter 5 
DA7 Users’ Guide5-21
5  
Channels,
Library, & Meters 
						

							DA7 Users’ Guide6-1
6
Fader Layers
Channel Strips
6-1 Fader Layers
The Fader Layersection is where you select the current function you want
to use for the Channel Strips. When you change layers, the DA7updates the
fader positions to reflect the current status of the channel levels for that
layer. Any of the Channel Stripsin that layer can now be edited.
The INPUT 1-16LED button when selected (green)controls analog inputs 1
through 16, and buses 1, 3, 5, and 7. The INPUT 17-32LED button when
selected (red)controls inputs 17 through 32 (if there are audio option cards
installed), and buses 2, 4, 6, and 8. The AUX/BUSlayer controls aux sends 1
through 6, aux returns 1 through 6, and buses 1 through 8, and has an
(orange)LED button. The CUSTOM/MIDIlayer gives you a layer where all
functions are selectable from the [UTILITY>USER CSTM](user custom)
window, and is also an (orange)LED button. One of these LED buttons
blinks when selected, if the FADER is set to off in the [UTILITY>CONFIG]
window.
For additional information on utility functions, see Chapter 16, Utility and
Solo Monitor.
Chapter 6
Fader Layers and
Channel Strips
INPUT 1-16 LED button (green)
INPUT 17-32 LED button (red)
AUX/BUS LED button (orange)
CUSTOM/MIDI LED button (orange)
11
Fader Layer Section 
						

							INPUT 1-16LED Button
When you press this button on (green), the faders reset to control analog
inputs 1 through 16, and buses 1, 3, 5, and 7, unless previously flipped. To
reset a flipped Channel Fader Strip, press the FLIP button. To reset all the
currently flippedChannel Fader Strips, press and hold the INPUT 1-16
LED button for two seconds.
INPUT 17-32LED Button
When you press this button on (red), the faders reset to control inputs 17
through 32, and buses 2, 4, 6, and 8, unless previously flipped. To reset a
flipped Channel Fader Strip, press the FLIP button. To reset all the currently
flipped Channel Fader Strips, press and hold the INPUT 17-32LED button
for two seconds.
These channels are for additional inputs, and are not accessible unless you
have installed at least one of the optional audio I/O cards.
For more information on adding additional inputs to the DA7, see Chapter
17, Options.
AUX/BUSLED Button
When you press this button on (orange), the faders reset to control the six
aux sends, the six aux returns and the eight buses as the active layer. The aux
or bus designations are located immediately below the fader on the Fader
Strips.
For more information on the AUX section, see Chapter 10, AUX.
CUSTOM/MIDILED Button
This is the fun layer. Press the CUSTOM/MIDILED button and the faders will
control 20 channels of audio or MIDI commands. An (orange) LED indicates
when the CUSTOM/MIDIlayer is active. The controls for programming the
faders in this layer are in the [UTILITY>USER CSTM](user custom)
window.
For more information on the CUSTOM/MIDI layer, see Section 16-4 Utility,
User Custom Window.
Chapter 6 
DA7 Users’ Guide6-2
6
Fader Layers
Channel Strips 
						

							Chapter 6 
DA7 Users’ Guide6-3
6
Fader Layers
Channel Strips
6-2 Channel Strip
Each Channel Striphas several tools that assign and control parameters for
that channel.
MIC/LINE INPUTKnob
The MIC/LINE INPUTknobs, located at the top of each Channel
Strip, adjust the channel input signal level. They only control
analog inputs 1 through 16. When the Channel Stripis used in
any fader layer except INPUT 1-16, the MIC/LINE INPUTknob
has no effect, unless, when in the CUSTOM/MIDI Fader Layer,
there are audio sources assigned to channels 1 through 16.
PEAK/SIGNALLED
This LED indicates the channel input signal level (controlled by the
MIC/LINE INPUTknob). The LED illuminates (green) when a signal is sensed.
A (red) LED indicates that the input is close to clipping. Try to keep all signals
below this point by adjusting the input gain via the MIC/LINE INPUT knob.
Channel Strip
Fader
MIC/LINE input attenuator (knob)
PEAK/SIGNAL LED
LED field indicators for AUX 1-6 and
automation parameters: CH ON, EQ,
PAN/ASSIGN/SURR, LIBRARY, and SEL/MAN
SOLO LED button
FLIP LED button
SELECT LED button
ON LED button
Channel number
AUX/BUS Fader
Layer function 
						

							LED Status Indicators
These LEDs show whether AUX 1-6or automation parameters
(FADER, CH, EQ, PAN/SURR, LIBRARY, and SEL/MAN) are on.
The LED status indicators can be toggled by pressing the
AUTOMATION/AUXLED button. The LEDs will flash (red)when
[AUTOMATION]is enabled in the [AUTOMATION>EXECUTE]
window. When an automation event is currently recording, the
affected LEDs will remain illuminated (red). The LEDs will flash
(green) when an automation is currently playing. Automation
function indicators will take priority over the AUX 1-6indicators.
When an automation event is not active, and the AUTOMATION/AUX
button is toggled to AUX(green), the LEDs will illuminate (green)
to indicate the current AUXassignments.
Automation features and additional information can be found in
Chapter 14, Automation.
FADERor AUX 1 LED
The LED color indicates whether the selected channel is assigned to
either AUX 1or to FADERautomation. When nothing is assigned, the
LED is not lit.
CH orAUX 2LED
The LED color indicates whether the selected channel is assigned to
either AUX 2or to CH(channel on/off) automation. When nothing is
assigned, the LED is not lit.
EQ orAUX 3LED
The LED color indicates whether the selected channel is assigned to
either AUX 3or to EQ (equalizer) automation. When nothing is
assigned, the LED is not lit.
PAN/SURR orAUX 4LED
The LED color indicates whether the selected channel is assigned to
either AUX 4or to PAN/ASSIGNautomation. When nothing
is assigned, the LED is not lit.
AUX  2 CH
Chapter 6 
DA7 Users’ Guide6-4
6
Fader Layers
Channel Strips
AUX  2 
AUX  3 
AUX  4
AUX  5
AUX  6  AUX  1 FADER
CH
EQ
PAN/SURR
LIBRARY
SEL/MAN 
						

							LIBRARY orAUX 5LED
The LED color indicates whether the selected channel is assigned to
either AUX 5or to LIBRARY automation. When nothing is assigned, the
LED is not lit.
SEL/MAN orAUX 6LED
The LED color indicates whether the selected channel is assigned to
either AUX 6or to SEL/MAN (select/manual) automation. When
nothing is assigned, the LED is not lit.
SOLO LED Button
Use the solo function to monitor a single channel or multiple channels via
the MONITOR Aoutputs. When a SOLO LED button is on (red), the selected
source is assigned to MONITOR A and all other signals are muted. When
SOLO is selected, the MONITOR A source selection LED will turn off,
indicating that SOLO is the source being monitored.
The Display Bridge SOLO LED turns on (red) and flashes, and the output
level of the channel being solo’d will be displayed by the L/R METER.
The [SOLO/MON SETUP]window offers several solo configuration options.
See Chapter 16, Utility and Solo Monitorfor more information.
FLIP LED Button
The FLIP LED button on the Channel Stripshows whether that fader is
controlling the input from Fader Layer INPUT 1-16or Fader Layer INPUT
17-32. When the FLIP LED is (green), inputs 1 through 16 are being
controlled. When the FLIP LED is (red), inputs 17 through 32 are being
controlled. You can use channels 1 through 8 and 25 through 32 at the same
time. Simply raise all the Channel Fadersand press the FLIP LED buttons
for channels 9 through 16, which will turn the LEDs (red). Once they are
(red), they will control channels 25 through 32.
When the [FADER]selection in the [UTILITY>CONFIG] window is  ,
pressing a FLIP button will update the respective Channel Stripto the
appropriate settings for the Fader Layerselection, and the fader will reset.
When the [FADER]selection is  , the fader will not reset but the flip
function can still be performed.
OFF
ON
Chapter 6 
DA7 Users’ Guide6-5
6
Fader Layers
Channel Strips 
						

							SELECTLED Button
When a SELECT LED button is pressed ON (orange) for a Channel Strip, it
becomes the current channel in the LCD screen as displayed in the [taskbar].
Pressing once the SELECTLED button takes you to the [CHANNEL]
window if you are in the [SOLO MONITOR], [D-I/O], [MIDI],or [UTILITY].
While [METER], [EQUALIZER], [PAN/ASSIGN/SURROUND]or
[DYNAMICS/DYNAMICS]is displayed, pressing this twice takes you to the
[CHANNEL]window.
This button also sets LINKor STEREOpairs if you press the adjacent buttons
simultaneously. To release the pair, press the same buttons again
simultaneously. A SELECT LEDbutton blinks when pressed, if the selected
channel has been preset to a LINK orSTEREOpair.
ON LED Button
The ON LED button simply turns the Channel Stripon or off so that no
signal goes to the assigned bus or buses. (Red) indicates that the channel is
on, and no illumination means it is off.
Fader
The fader is used to adjust the output level of the Channel Stripduring
normal operation. Faders have a range of -
°(infinity) to +10dB.
If you press the FADER CONTROLLED button in the AUXsection, the
faders for the selected AUXsend channel levels will be displayed. Pressing
this button also updates the LCD screen to display the [FADER CONTROL]
window, which shows metering and numeric values in the data field of the
selected channel (1 through 32).
If you press the FLIP LED button to execute automation playback, change
Fader Layers, change scene memories, or remotely control the DA7, the
fader’s position is automatically updated, unless [FADER]is turned  in
the [UTILITY>CONFIG]window.
If you are a MIDI enthusiast, you will love using the faders to send MIDI
control change data to other MIDI devices. Faders can also be controlled by
an external MIDI sequencer.
See Chapter 11, MIDI for more information.
OFF
Chapter 6 
DA7 Users’ Guide6-6
6
Fader Layers
Channel Strips
Pressing the FLIP LED buttons is an easy way to access specific
channels that are not in the current Fader Layerwithout flipping
the whole board to a new layer. 
						

							DA7 Users’ Guide7-1
7
Equalizer
7-1 Overview
This chapter provides information on the EQUALIZER section of the Top
Panel and the [EQUALIZER] window group selections. A 4-band parametric
equalizer is available for each of the 32 channels, each of the 8 buses, and
MASTER L/R. A 2-band parametric equalizer is available for each of the six
aux returns. There are no parametric equalizers provided for the six aux
sends, which is not a problem because you can apply equalization to the
channel prior to assigning an aux send. Each equalizer band has controls for
Q factor, Frequency, and Gain.
The [EQUALIZER] window provides filter type selections for refining the
specific equalization settings. In addition to the default filter type of [PEQ]
(parametric equalizer) filtering, high pass, low pass, shelf high, and shelf low
filter types are available. The [EQUALIZER] window also contains an [A/B]
function area which allows you to compare two equalizer settings for the
selected channel, and a  or “clear” function.
Chapter 7
Equalizer
EQUALIZER Section
4