Panasonic Ramsa Audio Mixer Wr Da7 Users Guide
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CONFIGURATION
The [UTILITY>CONFIG]window can be accessed by pressing the UTILITY
button on the Top Panel. This is where the [CONFIGURATION]selections
are located. One of the features here is [AUTO CHANNEL SELECT]. When
active, every time a fader is moved or a SELECT button is engaged, whatever
window you are in will change to the [CHANNEL]window for that selected
channel. If you are trying to set up parameters on different Channel Strips,
it could get frustrating to have to go back and forth between...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/63767/w64_wr-da7_en_user_om_d-17.png "Page 18
CONFIGURATION
The [UTILITY>CONFIG]window can be accessed by pressing the UTILITY
button on the Top Panel. This is where the [CONFIGURATION]selections
are located. One of the features here is [AUTO CHANNEL SELECT]. When
active, every time a fader is moved or a SELECT button is engaged, whatever
window you are in will change to the [CHANNEL]window for that selected
channel. If you are trying to set up parameters on different Channel Strips,
it could get frustrating to have to go back and forth between...")
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Chapter 1
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Introduction
MONITOR SETUP
To customize the monitor setup of the DA7, access the [SOLO/MON]window
by pressing the SOLO MONITOR button on the Top Panel.
The [MON A]area function mutes the MONITOR Aspeakers 20dB. When
selected, the button will appear in inverse video, and the speakers will
remain dimmed until the button is deactivated. The function can
be accessed from the Top Panel by pressing the MMC/CURSORbutton and
SOLO MONITORbutton simultaneously.
SOLOis set to...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/63767/w64_wr-da7_en_user_om_d-18.png "Page 19
Chapter 1
DA7 Users’ Guide1-10
1
Introduction
MONITOR SETUP
To customize the monitor setup of the DA7, access the [SOLO/MON]window
by pressing the SOLO MONITOR button on the Top Panel.
The [MON A]area function mutes the MONITOR Aspeakers 20dB. When
selected, the button will appear in inverse video, and the speakers will
remain dimmed until the button is deactivated. The function can
be accessed from the Top Panel by pressing the MMC/CURSORbutton and
SOLO MONITORbutton simultaneously.
SOLOis set to...")
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For more information on these windows, see Chapter 16, Utility and Solo
Monitor, page 16-2. To find out about the 5.1 surround sound monitor
output, see page 16-3, and for more on the DA7s’surround sound features,
see Chapter 8, Pan/Assign, Surround, Bus Assign.
D-I/O INTERFACING
With all the different devices on the market these days, getting all that gear to
speak to one another can be quite a challenge. The DA7system wordclock is
factory set to [INT 48K], with the option of setting it to [INT 44.1K]...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/63767/w64_wr-da7_en_user_om_d-19.png "Page 20
For more information on these windows, see Chapter 16, Utility and Solo
Monitor, page 16-2. To find out about the 5.1 surround sound monitor
output, see page 16-3, and for more on the DA7s’surround sound features,
see Chapter 8, Pan/Assign, Surround, Bus Assign.
D-I/O INTERFACING
With all the different devices on the market these days, getting all that gear to
speak to one another can be quite a challenge. The DA7system wordclock is
factory set to [INT 48K], with the option of setting it to [INT 44.1K]...")
Or, if you prefer to use an external wordclock reference as the master wordclock, the external wordclock master must output a sample frequency that is common to all devices. When you are referencing the DA7to video, you should be very careful to set the DA7up properly. For additional information about sample frequency and setting the clock rate of the DA7, see Chapter 12, D-I/O, page 12-2. The key to getting the most out of your DA7is to learn it completely. We strongly recommend that you read at least Chapter 2, DA7 Tour, Chapter 3, Quick Start, Chapter 4, Cursor Control and become familiar with the factory default presets in Appendix D.Chapter 1 DA7 Users’ Guide1-12 1 Introduction
DA7 Users’ Guide2-1 2 DA7 Tour 2-1 Overview Your tour of the DA7begins with a brief description of the Human-Machine Interface (HMI) design concept, and then an introduction to the elements, functions, and features of the DA7. You may ask, “what is a Human-Machine Interface (HMI)?” The HMI is an ergonomic design concept incorporated into most products, including the DA7mixer. Literately, it is how you (the human) and the mixer (the machine) communicate with each other. Using this concept, the DA7 was designed to give you easy access to the hardware and software features built into the mixer, so that you can quickly learn to use your new DA7in an intuitive manner. The layout of these features and how you interact with the information they give you is described in detail in this manual. This is why we recommend that you keep this document nearby to use as a reference tool if you run into any problems. Shortcuts, unique features and alternative paths of operation are provided to make using the DA7faster. They are described throughout this manual, and pointed out in Chapter 3, Section 3-5. Please read this section carefully. It will make using the DA7a more pleasurable experience. Chapter 2 DA7 Tour
Functions and features of the mixer are accessed via knobs, faders, and buttons on the Top Panel of the DA7. The LCD screen reflects any adjustments and/or selections you make on the Top Panel. The cursorcontrols and the JogDialare both used to navigate the current window displayed or to make adjustments to the data fields. The LED indicators for the Channel Stripsreflect the channel assignments, and their colors indicate the current mode. We know you will develop your own personal style of operation. Once you become familiar with the proper operation and functions of the DA7,your level of confidence and ability to operate this digital mixer will surpass anything you have previously done on a traditional analog console. Chapter 2 DA7 Users’ Guide2-2 2 DA7 Tour
2-2 Top Panel The illustrations on this page and the next depict the Top Panel of the DA7. The number assignments are reflected on the Top Panel cutaway view on page 2-4. Page 2-5, adjacent to the cutaway view, provides the explanation of the numbered sections of the Top Panel.Chapter 2 DA7 Users’ Guide2-3 2 DA7 Tour /CURSOR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 BUS 2BUS 4BUS 6BUS 8 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 MONITOR A MONITOR B SOLO MONITOR 2TR AL/R MONITOR AL/R 2TR BAUX AUX MONO LEVELPREON / OFF FADER CONTROL 12 56 34 BUS ASSIGN PAN 12 74 3 6 8 DIRECTL/R ON ON5 PAN /ASSIGN / AUX DYNAMICS / DELAY EQUALIZER MASTER DISPLAY H HM LM ON LEQ Q FREQ GAIN R L+ - + - + - + - + - + - ON ON PARAMETER SELECT DYNAMICSDELAY BUS 1BUS 3BUS 5BUS 7MASTER L/R12345678910111213141516 AUX SND 1AUX SND 2AUX SND 3AUX SND 4AUX SND 5BUS 1BUS 2BUS 3BUS 4AUX SND 6AUX RTN 1AUX RTN 2AUX RTN 3AUX RTN 4AUX RTN 5AUX RTN 6BUS 6BUS 7BUS 8BUS 5 MASTER L/R RATIOATK RLSGAINDLY THL INPUT 1-16 INPUT 17-32 AUX / BUS CUSTOM / MIDISURROUND SUBSLLC R SRAUTO- MATION AUXRED GREEN AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 AUX 5 AUX 6 AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 AUX 5 AUX 6 AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 AUX 5 AUX 6 AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 AUX 5 AUX 6 AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 AUX 5 AUX 6 AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 AUX 5 AUX 6 AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 AUX 5 AUX 6 AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 AUX 5 AUX 6 AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 AUX 5 AUX 6 AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 AUX 5 AUX 6 AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 AUX 5 AUX 6 AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 AUX 5 AUX 6 AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 AUX 5 AUX 6 AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 AUX 5 AUX 6 AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 AUX 5 AUX 6 AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 AUX 5 AUX 6 AUX 1 MMC PLAYREW FF STOPREC 12 45 7 8 03 6 9 WRITE UNDO/REDOREAD STORERECALL ABC DEF JKL GHI MNO TUV PQRS WXYZ UTILITY MIDID-I/O GROUPAUTOMATION SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO FLIP FLIP FLIP FLIP FLIP FLIP FLIP FLIP FLIP FLIP FLIP FLIP FLIP FLIP FLIP FLIP FLIP FLIP FLIP FLIP ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT 10 10 40 30 2010 10 40 30 20010 10 40 30 20010 10 40 30 20010 10 40 30 20010 10 40 30 20010 10 40 30 20010 10 40 30 20010 10 40 30 20010 10 40 30 20010 10 40 30 20010 10 40 30 20010 10 40 30 20010 10 40 30 20010 10 40 30 20010 10 40 30 20010 10 40 30 20010 10 40 30 20010 10 40 30 20010 10 40 30 20010 10 40 30 20 INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUTMIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE MIC/LINE PEAK / SIGNAL PEAK / SIGNAL PEAK / SIGNAL PEAK / SIGNAL PEAK / SIGNAL PEAK / SIGNAL PEAK / SIGNAL PEAK / SIGNAL PEAK / SIGNAL PEAK / SIGNAL PEAK / SIGNAL PEAK / SIGNAL PEAK / SIGNAL PEAK / SIGNAL PEAK / SIGNAL PEAK / SIGNAL +10 -60+10 -60+10 -60+10 -60 +10 -60+10 -60+10 -60+10 -60+10 -60+10 -60+10 -60+10 -60+10 -60+10 -60+10 -60+10 -60 010 010 010 T. B. LEVEL LIBRARYSET UPSHIFTLOCATESETREPLAYLOOP LOOP SCENE MEMORY PARAMETER MONITOR B LEVELMONITOR A LEVEL MIC METER CHANNEL SLOT 1SLOT 3 SLOT 2 Digital Mixer WR - DA7 L R 50 35 25 OL 20 15 108 6 4 2 MEMORY MULTI- CH VIEW CONTRASTCONSOLE LOCK SOLO CURSOR MODE TALK BACK FADER CH EQ PAN/SURRLIBRARY SEL/MAN FADER CH EQPAN/SURRLIBRARY SEL/MAN FADER CH EQPAN/SURRLIBRARY SEL/MAN FADER CH EQPAN/SURRLIBRARY SEL/MAN FADER CH EQPAN/SURRLIBRARY SEL/MAN FADER CH EQPAN/SURRLIBRARY SEL/MAN FADER CH EQPAN/SURRLIBRARY SEL/MAN FADER CH EQ PAN/SURR LIBRARY SEL/MAN FADER CH EQ PAN/SURR LIBRARY SEL/MAN FADER CH EQPAN/SURRLIBRARY SEL/MAN FADER CH EQPAN/SURRLIBRARY SEL/MAN FADER CH EQPAN/SURRLIBRARY SEL/MAN FADER CH EQPAN/SURRLIBRARY SEL/MAN FADER CH EQPAN/SURRLIBRARY SEL/MAN FADER CH EQPAN/SURRLIBRARY SEL/MAN FADER CH EQPAN/SURRLIBRARY SEL/MAN ENTER ON -10+4-10+4-10+4-10+4-10+4-10+4-10+4-10+4-10+4-10+4-10+4-10+4-10+4-10+4-10+4-10+4 DA7 Top Panel
Illustrated Guide Explanations of the numbered sections begins on the next page.Chapter 2 DA7 Users’ Guide2-4 2 DA7 Tour /CURSOR 15 16 BUS 2BUS 4BUS 6BUS 8 31 32 MONITOR A MONITOR B SOLO MONITOR 2TR AL/R MONITOR AL/R 2TR B AUX AUX MONO LEVELPREON / OFF FADER CONTROL 12 56 34 BUS ASSIGN PAN 12 74 3 6 8 DIRECT L/R ON ON5 PAN /ASSIGN / AUX DYNAMICS / DELAY EQUALIZER MASTER DISPLAY H HM LM ON LEQ Q FREQ GAIN R L+ - + - + - + - + - + - ON ON PARAMETER SELECT DYNAMICS DELAY BUS 1BUS 3BUS 5BUS 7MASTER L/R15 16 BUS 3BUS 4BUS 6BUS 7BUS 8BUS 5 MASTER L/R RATIO ATK RLSGAINDLY THL INPUT 1-16 INPUT 17-32 AUX / BUS CUSTOM / MIDI SURROUND SUBSLLC R SR AUTO- MATION AUXRED GREEN AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 AUX 5 AUX 6 AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 AUX 5 AUX 6 AUX 1 MMC PLAY REW FF STOPREC 12 45 7 8 03 6 9 WRITE UNDO/REDOREAD STORERECALL ABC DEF JKL GHI MNO TUV PQRS WXYZ UTILITY MIDID-I/O GROUP AUTOMATION SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO FLIP FLIP FLIP FLIP FLIP FLIP ON ON ON ON ON ON ON SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT 0 10 10 40 30 20 0 10 10 40 30 20 0 10 10 40 30 20 0 10 10 40 30 20 0 10 10 40 30 20 0 10 10 40 30 20 0 10 10 40 30 20 INPUT INPUTMIC/LINE MIC/LINE PEAK / SIGNAL PEAK / SIGNAL +10 -60+10 -60 010 010 010 T. B. LEVEL LIBRARYSET UPSHIFTLOCATE SETREPLAYLOOP LOOP SCENE MEMORY PARAMETER MONITOR B LEVELMONITOR A LEVEL MIC METER CHANNEL Digital Mixer WR - DA7 L R 50 35 25 OL 20 15 108 6 4 2 MEMORY MULTI- CH VIEW CONTRASTCONSOLE LOCK SOLO CURSOR MODE TALK BACK FADER CH EQ PAN/SURR LIBRARY SEL/MAN FADER CH EQ PAN/SURR LIBRARY SEL/MAN ENTER ON -10 +4 -10 +4 DA7 Top Panel 1 2 3 456 8 9 10 11 7 12 13 14 1517 16 18
Chapter 2 DA7 Users’ Guide2-5 2 DA7 Tour Channel Strip– input gain controls with channel control and status indicators. Also called a Channel Fader Strip. AUTOMATION/AUXLED button – selects the display mode of the Channel Strip LED field indicators, and arms the AUTOMATIONsystem. MASTER DISPLAYsection – the METER and CHANNEL buttons are direct buttons to the respective LCD screen windows. These should be considered home base for the LCD display. EQUALIZER section – controls for setting the equalization parameters for a selected channel. PAN/ASSIGN/, BUS ASSIGNsection – controls for setting the pan and bus assignments for a selected channel. DYNAMICS/DELAYsection – controls for setting the onboard dynamics processing parameters for a selected channel. AUXsection – controls for routing channels to outboard sources and for defining the signal path as either pre-fader or post-fader. Display Bridge– contains the LCD screen, L/R meter display, and primary mixer display status indicators. BUS Fader Strip– controls for output BUSes. MASTER L/R Fader Strip– controls for L/R MASTERoutput. Fader Layer Controlssection – selects the current fader layer to be displayed. MONITOR section – volume and selection controls for monitoring. SETUP section – mixer function, or display control buttons. SCENE MEMORYsection – buttons for writing and reading the 50 mixer scene memories. LIBRARYsection – buttons for storing and recalling Channel, EQ and Dynamics libraries. Keypad– alphanumeric keys for entering numbers or text. Cursor Controlsection – buttons and controls for defining the cursor actions. Headset Controlsection – the location of the headset connector and the level control of the DA7is immediately below the right front edge of the Top Panel. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Channel Fader Strip There are sixteen Channel Fader Strips on the DA7. The functionality of each Channel Fader Strip is determined by which of the four Fader Layer controls selected: INPUT 1-16, INPUT 17-32, AUX/BUS, and a user CUSTOM/MIDIfunction. The MIC/LINE INPUTknob varies the channel input gain volume and adjusts for either a mic or line-level input. Due to the high quality design of this circuit, there is no pad switch necessary; the input knob range sets the input level. This knob only affects the analog inputs 1-16. The PEAK/SIGNALLED indicates when an input signal is present (green), and when the input signal level is too high (red). The LED field indicators reflect the auxiliary (AUX) routing assignments and automation parameters. The LED color signifies the AUTOMATION/AUX button selection, AUX(green), or AUTOMATION(red). The SOLO LED button toggles on (red)or off. When on, the channel output will be routed to the MONITOR Aspeakers (overriding the MONITOR A input), and to the headphones. The FLIP LED button flips the control of the Channel Fader Stripfrom one input layer to the other. The LED color indicates the current input selection and matches the Fader Layercontrol LED button colors, INPUTS 1-16 (green)or INPUTS 17-32(red).Chapter 2 DA7 Users’ Guide2-6 2 DA7 Tour Fader MIC/LINE INPUT knob PEAK/SIGNAL LED LED field indicators for AUX 1-6, and automation parameters, CH, EQ, PANASSIGN/SURR, LIBRARY and SEL/MAN SOLO LED button FLIP LED button SELECT LED button On LED button Channel Fader Strip Channel numbers AUX/BUS Layer function 1
The SELECT LED button, when on (orange), identifies the channel as the current channel selected. Only one Fader Stripcan be selected at a time (unless it’s in stereo or link mode). For more detail, see Chapter 5,Channel,Library,and Meter Windows. The ON LED button toggles on (red)and off. When on, the channel output is active. There are two channel numbers for each strip, indicating the INPUT connections on the Rear Panel of the DA7. The AUX/BUS label at the bottom of a Channel Fader Stripindicates its function when the AUX/BUS Fader Layercontrol is selected. See Chapter 6, Fader Layers and Channel Stripsfor additional information. AUTOMATION/AUX LED Button The AUTOMATION/AUXLED button toggles the display of the Channel Fader StripsLED field indicators. The LED color indicates the current selection. See Chapter 14, Automationand Chapter 10, AUXfor additional information. MASTER DISPLAYSection Chapter 2 DA7 Users’ Guide2-7 2 DA7 Tour METER button CHANNEL button 2 3 AUTOMATION/AUX LED Button MASTER DISPLAY Section
Pressing the METER button will display the [METER] window group on the LCD screen in the Display Bridge. Pressing the METER button again will cycle the three window selections: [METER INPUTS 1-32], [BUS/AUX], [SLOT]. Pressing the CHANNEL button will display the [CHANNEL]window group on the LCD screen in the Display Bridge. The window displayed will show the current mixer strip selected. See Chapter 5, Channel, Library, and Meter Windowsfor additional information. EQUALIZER Section There are three parameter knobs and four frequency range LED buttons in the EQUALIZERsection, which are used to change the EQ settings of the currently selected channel. The EQ ONLED button toggles the EQUALIZER on (green)and off. When the controls are active, adjustments can be made to the currently selected channel. The three knobs are labeled Q(quality), FREQ(frequency), and GAIN (gain). The additional labeling of (left), (surround left), and (surround subwoofer) indicate the surround sound parameters that are controlled by the knobs when the [SURROUND]mixing area is activated. Surround sound capabilities are discussed in Chapter 8. The four frequency band LED buttons can be selected one at a time, and turn on (orange)to show which band is operating. They are labeled H(high), HM (high-mid), LM(low-mid), and L(low). Pressing the GAIN knob displays the [EQUALIZER] window on the LCD screen. Once the [EQUALIZER]is displayed in the LCD window, these buttons perform other shortcut functions. The EQUALIZERsection is detailed in Chapter 7. SUBSLL Chapter 2 DA7 Users’ Guide2-8 2 DA7 Tour EQUALIZER H HM LM ON LEQ Q FREQ GAIN + - + - + - SUBSLL 4 EQUALIZER Section Q (quality) parameter knob or left surround sound attenuator FREQ (frequency) parameter knob or surround left surround sound attenuator GAIN parameter knob or subwoofer surround sound attenuator Frequency band LED buttons EQ ON LED button
Chapter 2 DA7 Users’ Guide2-9 2 DA7 Tour PAN/ASSIGN/, BUS ASSIGNSection Pan, bus assignment, and surround sound parameters for the selected channel is set within this area. The pan control is always active for the L/R bus, so you do not need to activate the ON button to pan across the Master L/Rout. However, if you wish to pan between odd/even buses, you must push the ON button. Assignment to the DIRECT output is not affected by the pan control. The additional labeling of (center) indicates the surround sound parameter that is controlled by the knob when the [SURROUND]mixing area is activated. The L/R, the DIRECT, and the BUS ASSIGNLED buttons toggle on (green) and off. In addition to the eight bus selections, labeled 1 - 8, selections for L/R(master L/R) output and DIRECT output are available. The DIRECT output works in conjunction with the option cards installed in the DA7 Rear Panel, routing signals directly to the cards. The DIRECT output is detailed in Chapter 12, D-I/O. Pressing the PAN knob displays the [SURROUND] window on the LCD screen. The PAN/ASSIGN, BUS ASSIGNsection of the Top Panel is detailed in Chapter 8. C 5 PAN/ASSIGN/ , BUS ASSIGN Section PAN parameter knob or center surround sound attenuator PAN ON LED button MASTER L/R LED button DIRECT LED button BUS ASSIGN LED buttons