Panasonic Ramsa Audio Mixer Wr Da7 Users Guide

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[KEY LOCK AREA SELECT]
The [KEY LOCK AREA]lets you lock operational sections of the DA7,
preventing anyone without the password from operating a section or
sections of the mixer. The area diagram in the window shows areas that
can be locked, which will appear in inverse video when locked.
In the [KEY LOCK AREA]you will find two fields.
KEY LOCK AREA SELECT 
						

							[PASSWORD]Field
This is a 4-digit field where you enter the password for controlling
access to the DA7. When the password is correct, both the [NEW
PASSWORD] field and the lock section field can be operated.
[NEW PASSWORD]Field
When you enter the correct password in the [PASSWORD]field, a new
4-digit password can be entered in the field using the Keypad.
Areas that can be locked by selecting the respective buttons are
, ,  (keypad), and . Selecting the
button locks the controls for the EQ, DYNAMICS/DELAY,
PAN/ASSIGN/ BUS ASSIGN, AUX, MONITOR(but not the
LEVELknobs), SCENE MEMORY, and LIBRARYsections of the Top
Panel.
You retain control over the UTILITY, MIDI, D-I/O, GROUP, and
AUTOMATIONbuttons and windows.
To activate the locking function, select which features are to be locked,
cursorto the  button, and press the ENTERbutton. The 
button will flash momentarily.
To disable locking features, select the  button, and press the
button.
Be careful not to forget your password.
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16-4 Utility, User Custom (USER CSTM) Window
This window allows you to program which sources will be controlled by the
16 channels in the CUSTOM/MIDI Fader Layer.
The [FADER LAYER CUSTOMIZE ASSIGN TABLE]lets you assign sources
to the channels. The [ASSIGN CH](assign channel) selection can be any
source: inputs 1 through 32, aux returns 1 through 6, buses 1 through 8, and
aux sends 1 through 6. Cursorto the channel number that you want to
change, and rotate the JogDialto select the desired source.
At the bottom of the channel assignment columns there is a 
button. When selected, it changes to inverse video. When active, the columns
will change from [ASSIGN CH] information to [MIDI CH#]. Each of these
can be programmed to the desired MIDI channel selection and can be
assigned to MIDI message in the [MIDI > MIDI RMT]window. When selected,
MIDI messages are reflected to SOLO, ON, PA Nand FADERfunctions of
respective channels in the [MIDI > MIDI RMT]window. 
Cursorto the  button, and press the ENTERbutton to activate the
selections for use as the CUSTOM/MIDI Fader Layerassignments.
For more information, see Chapter 11, MIDI.
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Options
The DA7has three option card slots on the Rear Panel. SLOT 1corresponds
to Channel 17-24, SLOT 2connects to Channel 25-32, and SLOT 3can
appear as Channel 9-16. Although SLOT 3has multiple functions when
SLOT 3is being used to bring sources into the DA7, the FLIP LED buttons
for those channels will change to (orange) to let you know you are using
the option slot inputs. Routing of SLOT 3is assigned in the [DIGITAL
INPUT SELECT]area of the [D-I/O>INPUT SET]window.
A separate slot is provided for the SMPTE & V Sync option card, as described
in Section 17-5.
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SLOT Panels  SMPTE/V SYNC Slot
SYNC  IN
UNBAL
SMPTE  IN V
75
SMPTE & V Sync Card 
WR-SMPTSLOT 1
SLOT 2
SLOT 3
Be sure to note the wordclock requirements for the option cards.
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17-1 ADATDigital I/O Card, WR-ADAT
You can use the ADATcard with the DA7to connect an external ADAT
recorder. 
Connect the ADATcard to an ADAT recorder, with a pair of fiber cables, from
the In and Out of the ADATcard to the Out and In of the ADAT recorder.
To send a signal to the ADAT recorder, the [DIGITAL INPUT SELECT]
area of the [D-I/O>INPUT SET]window must be assigned to reflect the
routing being used to feed the ADAT recorder. When the ADATcard is used
in SLOT 3, it replaces analog inputs 9-16, and the FLIP buttons are
illuminated (orange). Go to the [D-I/O>INPUT SET]window and toggle the
path of the SLOT 3card to the inputs of Channels 9-16.
ADAT + DA7
Use this diagram when setting up the DA7with an ADAT recorder. This will
provide the DA7with a connection to 16 tracks of digital recording. To verify
that the setup is properly connected, go to the [D-I/O>INPUT SET]window.
On the lower left, where SLOT 1, SLOT 2, and SLOT 3are indicated, the
crosshatching will go away when a proper connection has been made.
WR-ADATOUT IN
ADAT Digital I/O CardOPTICAL
ADAT Digital I/O Card
ADAT + DA7 GRAPHIC
ADAT ID0
ADAT ID1
WCK masterTrk 8 analog out (timecode)
IN
OUT
SYNC OUT
SYNC IN
OUT
INOUTOUT  ININSMPTE INWR-
ADATWR-
ADATWR-
SMPT
EFX Device
DAT
S/PDIF/ I/O
AES/EBU I/ODA7
TO PC
PC
CR monitor out
Power amp
SPSP 
						

							Connections
With the power to the DA7off, insert two optional ADAT cards into SLOT 1
and SLOT 2. Carefully screw these cards into their respective slots in the
DA7so they are properly grounded. Each ADAT machine is connected to an
option card via two optical cables, one In and one Out. The 8-track ADAT
signal in SLOT 1is assigned to inputs 17-24, and the 8-track ADAT signal in
SLOT 2is assigned to inputs 25-32.
The output sources into the ADAT can be selected from the [D-I/O>SLOT
OUT]window.
Refer to Chapter 12, D-I/Ofor additional information.
Wordclock Setup
The Word Clock master is the ADAT connected to SLOT 1, and the ID setting
must be set to zero. From the [D-I/O>INPUT SET]window scroll to SLOT 1
and select it as the Word Clock master source. This will tell the DA7that the
device in SLOT 1is the Word Clock master.
ADAT + BRC + DA7
This diagram shows how to connected an ADAT and a BRC Clock master to
the DA7.
To verify that the setup is properly connected, go to the [D-I/O>INPUT SET]
window. On the lower left, where SLOT 1, SLOT 2, and SLOT 3are
indicated, the crosshatching will go away when a proper connection has
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ADAT + BRC + DAT GRAPHIC
ADAT ID2
ADAT ID1
SYNC IN
SYNC OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
IN
INININ  OUTSYNC IN
SYNC OUTWCK master
SMPTE IN
EFX Device
DATS/PDIF/ I/O
AES/EBU I/O
WR-
ADATWR-
ADAT
DA7
TO PC
CR monitor out
PC
Power amp
SPSP
WCK OUTWR-
SMPTE
WCK IN
BRC ID 0 
						

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Insert two optional ADAT cards into SLOT 1and SLOT 2. Carefully screw
these cards into their respective slots in the DA7so they are properly
grounded. Each ADAT machine is connected to an option card via two optical
cables, one In and one Out. The 8-track ADAT signal in SLOT 1is assigned to
inputs 17-24, and the 8-track ADAT signal in SLOT 2is assigned to inputs 25-
32. 
The output sources into the ADAT can be selected from the [D-I/O>SLOT
OUT]window.
Refer to Chapter 12, D-I/Ofor additional information.
Wordclock Setup
The Word Clock master for this example is an Alesis BRC and the ID setting
must be set to zero. Both ADATs and the DA7operate as slaves to the BRC.
The wordclock signal from the WC OUT of the BRC connects to the WORD
CLOCK INof the DA7Rear Panel. Set the terminate switch on the DA7to
on.
The DA7clock must be set from the [D-I/O>INPUT SET]window by
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							17-2 TDIF (TASCAM Digital Audio Interface) Card,
WR-TDIF
Use the TDIFcard with the DA7to connect an external digital tape recorder,
such as the TASCAM DA-88.
DA88 + DA7
This diagram will help you set up a pair of DA88 DTRs with the DA7using
one of the DA88s as the Word Clock master.Chapter 17
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WR-TDIF
TDIF Digital I/O Card
TASCAM DIGITAL AUDIO INTERFACE
(TDIF-1)
TDIF Digital I/O Card
DA88 + DA7 GRAPHIC
DA88 ID1
DA88 ID0
SYNC IN
SYNC OUTWCK master
WCK OUT
EFX Device
DATS/PDIF/ I/O
AES/EBU I/O
WCK IN
WR-
TDIFWR-
TDIF
DA7
TO PC
CR monitor out
PC
Power amp
SPSP
I/O (SYNC OUT need terminator)
I/O (SY88 option installed)
MMCMTCMIDI OUT
MIDI IN
You will need to follow these instructions carefully, otherwise
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Connections
With the power to the DA7off, insert a TDIF option card into both SLOT 1
and SLOT 2. Carefully screw these cards into their respective slots in the
DA7so they are properly grounded. The DA88 8-track signal from SLOT 1is
assigned to inputs 17-24. The DA88 8-track signal from the SLOT 2card is
assigned to inputs 25-32.
The output sources into the DA88 can be selected from the [D-I/O>SLOT
OUT]window.
Refer to Chapter 12, D-I/Ofor additional information.
To verify that the setup is properly connected, go to the [D-I/O>INPUT SET]
window. On the lower left, where SLOT 1, SLOT 2, and SLOT 3are
indicated, the crosshatching will go away when a proper connection has
been made.
Wordclock Setup
The Word Clock master in this setup is the DA88 that is attached to SLOT 1
of the DA7. The other DA88 and the DA7operate as slave units. Set up the
master DA88 as ID zero, and set the DA7to be the slave device. Select and
activate the [WCK IN]button in the [D-I/O INPUT SET]window (see
Chapter 12). The wordclock signal from the WORD SYNC OUT of the SY88
(which is an option card for the DA88) goes to the WORD CLOCK INof the
DA7Rear Panel. Set the termination switch on the DA7to On.
When using the TASCAM DA88 setup, the TDIF card has a pair of dip
switches physically mounted on it. From the factory both switches are set to
Off. This setting permits operation between the DA7and the DA88. If you
use either a DA38 or DA98, switch 1 must be set to On for proper operation.
Switch 2 has no specific function and should not be changed from its Off
status. Changing it could create communication protocol problems and
conflicts, and should be avoided.
DIP SWDIP SW ON
ON
OFFOFF
1     2DA38
DA98
DA88
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17-3 AES/EBU & S/PDIF Card, WR-AESS
AES/EBU (Audio Engineering Society/European Broadcasting Union) is a
digital audio interface standard used in most modern professional
equipment. S/PDIF (Sony/Phillips Digital InterFace) is the standard interface
used by many consumer-level components. This option card has four toggle
switches, located on the card itself, to choose the output signal, either the
AES/EBU (RS-422/110 ½) or S/PDIF (0.5 V[p-p]/75½). The status
information contained in the output signals is always “professional”
regardless of the switch position.
This AES/EBU & S/PDIFcard can be used as an interface between digital
equipment and the DA7. If you need to send audio signals to an external
recorder, use a breakout cable with a connector which connects to the
AES/EBU & S/PDIFcard and eight male XLR connectors which make up the
other end, or the tail. When doing this, make sure the four toggle switches
on the option card are set to AES/EBU.
The [D-I/O>TO SLOT]window shows which card is connected to what
SLOT, and allows you to program the DA7to output up to eight different
sources to the external recorder. Simultaneously, by using female XLR
connectors (or turnarounds on the male XLR connectors) from the external
device, the eight tracks of the recorder can be routed back as inputs to the
DA7. 
If attempting to connect a consumer level recorder to the DA7, the same
procedure will work, but the breakout cable should have RCA connectors on
the tail. When connecting with the RCA plugs, be sure to set the four
switches on the option card to S/PDIF. See Chapter 12, D-I/O, and Chapter
2, DA7 Tourfor additional information on connecting and using the three
option card slots on the Rear Panel of the DA7. Cable information is shown
in Appendix E, Cables and Connections.
WR-AESS
AES/EBU&S/PDIF
AES/EBU&S/PDIF I/O Card
AES/EBU & S/PDIF I/O Card
AES/EBU SW1 SPDIF
AES/EBU SW2 SPDIF
AES/EBU SW3 SPDIF
AES/EBU SW4 SPDIF
WR-AESS