Yamaha Mtx5d Manual

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Owner’s Manual 
						

							MTX5-D Owner’s Manual2
The above warning is located on the top of the unit.
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol 
within an equilateral triangle is intended to 
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated 
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s 
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude 
to constitute a risk of electric shock to per-
sons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral 
triangle is intended to alert the user to the 
presence of important  operating and mainte-
nance (servicing) instructions in the literature 
accompanying the product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in 
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radia- tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus 
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or  grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades 
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug 
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The 
wide blade or the third prong are provided for your 
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your out-
let, consult an electrician for replacement of the 
obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or  pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recepta-
cles, and the point where they exit from the appara-
tus. 11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 
manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand,  tripod, bracket, or table speci-
fied by the manufacturer, or 
sold with the apparatus. When 
a cart is used, use caution 
when moving the cart/appara-
tus combination to avoid injury 
from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or  when unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Ser-
vicing is required when the apparatus has been dam-
aged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug 
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have 
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been 
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate nor-
mally, or has been dropped.
(UL60065_03)
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF 
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE 
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE  PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 
						

							MTX5-D Owner’s Manual3
1.  IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions 
contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifi-
cations not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your 
authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.
2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories 
and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. 
Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all 
installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could 
void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.
3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply 
with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for 
Class “B” digital devices. Co mpliance with these require-
ments provides a reasonable level of assurance that your 
use of this product in a residential environment will not result 
in harmful interference with ot her electronic devices. This 
equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not 
installed and used according to the instructions found in the 
users manual, may cause interference harmful to the opera-
tion of other electronic device s. Compliance with FCC regu-
lations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in  all installations. If this product is found to be the source of 
interference, which can be determined by turning the unit 
“OFF” and “ON”
, please try to eliminate the problem by using 
one of the following measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being 
affected by the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit 
breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the 
antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, 
change the lead-in to co-axial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory 
results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distrib-
ute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate 
retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, 
Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena 
Park, CA90620
The above statements apply ONLY to those products distrib-
uted by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B)
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT
(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)
Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park,  Calif. 90620
Telephone : 714-522-9011
Type of Equipment : Matrix Processor Model Name : MTX5-D
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to th e following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received including  interference that may cause undesired operation.
See user manual instructions if  interference to radio reception 
is suspected.
* This applies only to products distributed by 
YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (FCC DoC)
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM
Connecting the Plug and Cord
WARNING:
 THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED IMPOR-
TANT. 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 wires in the mains lead of this apparatus 
may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the 
terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN-and-YELLOW must be 
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the 
letter E or by the safety earth symbol  or colored GREEN or 
GREEN-and-YELLOW.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the 
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the 
terminal which is marked with  the letter L or coloured RED.
(3 wires)
ADVARSEL!
Lithiumbatteri—Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. 
Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type.  
Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandoren. 
VARNING
Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batteri-
typ eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattill-
verkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens 
instruktion. 
VA R O I T U S
Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda 
paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistaj an suosittelemaan tyyppiin. 
Hävitä käytetty paristo va lmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.
(lithium caution)
NEDERLAND / THE NETHERLANDS
• Dit apparaat bevat een lithium batterij voor geheugen back-up.
• This apparatus contains a lithium battery for memory back-up.
• Raadpleeg uw leverancier over de verwijdering van de bat-
terij op het moment dat u het apparaat ann het einde van de 
levensduur of gelieve dan contact op te nemen met de verte-
genwoordiging van Yamaha in uw land.
• For the removal of the battery at the moment of the disposal  at the end of life please consult your retailer or Yamaha rep-
resentative office in your country.
• Gooi de batterij niet weg, maar lever hem in als KCA.
• Do not throw away the battery. Instead, hand it in as small  chemical waste.
(lithium disposal)
This product contains a battery that contains perchlorate material.
Perchlorate Material—special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
* This applies only to products distributed 
by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.
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사용하는 것을 목적으로 하며 , 모든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습
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							MTX5-D Owner’s Manual4
PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING 
* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
 WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid  the possibility of serious injury or even death from 
electrical shock, short-circuiting, da mages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited 
to, the following:
• Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not  excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in 
a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it.
• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the device. The required voltage is printed  on the name plate of the device.
• Use only the supplied power cord/plug. If you intend to use the device in an area other than in the one you purchased, the 
included power cord may not be compatible. Please check with your Yamaha dealer.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have  accumulated on it.
• Be sure to connect to an appropriate outlet with a protective grounding connection.  Improper grounding can result in electrical shock.
• This device contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the device or attempt to  disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way. If it should appear to be 
malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified 
Yamaha service personnel. • Do not expose the device to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or 
place on it any containers (such as vases, bottles or glasses) containing liquids which 
might spill into any openings. If any liquid such as water seeps into the device, turn off 
the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the 
device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit. A burning item may fall over  and cause a fire.
• When one of the following problems occur, immediately turn off the power switch and  disconnect the electric plug from the outlet. Then have the device inspected by Yamaha 
service personnel.
- The power cord or plug  becomes frayed or damaged.
- It emits unusual smells or smoke.
- Some object has been dropped into the instrument.
- There is a sudden loss of sound during use of the device.
• If this device should be dropped or damaged, immediately turn off the power switch, 
disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the device inspected by qualified 
Yamaha service personnel.
 CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid th e possibility of physical injury to you or others, or 
damage to the device or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• When removing the electric plug from the device or an outlet, always hold the plug  itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.
• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the device is not to be used for extended  periods of time, or during electrical storms.
• Do not place the device in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.
• Do not block the vents. This device has ventilation holes at the front, side, and rear to  prevent the internal temperature from becoming too high. In particular, do not place the 
device on its side or upside down. Inadequate ventilation can result in overheating, 
possibly causing damage to the device(s), or even fire.
• Do not place the device in a location where it may come into contact with corrosive  gases or salt air. Doing so may result in malfunction.
• Before moving the device, remove all connected cables.
• When setting up the device, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily  accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power 
switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet. Even when the power switch is turned 
off, electricity is still flowing to the product at the minimum level. When you are not 
using the product for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC 
outlet.
• If the device is mounted in an EIA standard rack, carefully read the section “Precautions  for rackmounting” on page 7. Inadequate ventilation can result in overheating, possibly 
causing damage to the device(s), malfunction, or even fire.
• Keep device away from the reach of children.
• Before connecting the device to other devices, turn off the power for all devices. Before  turning the power on or off for all devices, set all volume levels to minimum. • Remove the power plug from the AC outlet when cleaning the device.
• Do not insert your fingers or hands in any gaps or openings on the device (vents).
• Avoid inserting or dropping foreign objects (paper, plastic, metal, etc.) into any gaps or 
openings on the device (vents). If this happens, turn off the power immediately and 
unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the device inspected by qualified 
Yamaha service personnel.
• Do not rest your weight on the device or place heavy objects on it, and avoid use  excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.
• Do not use the device/speakers for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable  volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any 
hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.
• This device has a built-in backup battery. When you unplug the power cord from the AC  outlet, the internal data is retained. However, if the backup battery fully discharges, this 
data will be lost. When the backup battery is running low, the [PRESET] display 
indicates “12.” In this case, immediately save the data to external device such as a 
computer, then have qualified Yamaha service personnel replace the backup battery.
Always turn the power off when the device is not in use.
Power supply/Power cord
Do not open
Water warning
Fire warning
If you notice any abnormality
Power supply/Power cord
Location
Connections
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or 
modifications to the device, or data that is lost or destroyed.
Maintenance
Handling caution
Backup battery
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NOTICE
To avoid the possibility of malfunction/ damage to the product, 
damage to data, or damage to other property, follow the notices 
below.
 Handling and Maintenance
• Do not use the device in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo 
equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. Other-
wise, the device, TV, or radio may generate noise.
• Do not expose the device to excessive dust or vibration, or 
extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a 
heater, or in a car during the day), in order to prevent the 
possibility of panel disfiguration, unstable operation, or dam-
age to the internal components.
• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the device,  since this might di scolor the panel.
• When cleaning the device, use a dry and soft cloth. Do not  use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-
impregnated wiping cloths.
• Condensation can occur in the device due to rapid, drastic  changes in ambient temperature—when the device is moved 
from one location to another, or air conditioning is turned on 
or off, for example. Using th e device while condensation is 
present can cause damage. If there is reason to believe that 
condensation might have occurred, leave the device for sev-
eral hours without turning on the power until the condensa-
tion has completely dried out.
• When turning on the AC power in your audio system, always  turn on the power amplifier LAST, to avoid speaker damage. 
When turning the power off, the power amplifier should be 
turned off FIRST for the same reason.
 Saving data
This device has a built-in backup battery that maintains data in 
internal memory even when the device’s power is switched off. 
The backup battery will eventually become depleted, however, 
and when that happens the contents of the internal memory will 
be lost.* To prevent loss of data be sure to replace the backup 
battery before it becomes fully depleted. If the backup battery 
runs low, alert number “12.” will appear in the [PRESET] display 
either while the unit is starting up. If this occurs, do not turn off the 
power, but immediately save the data to a computer or other 
external storage device, and then have qualified Yamaha service 
personnel replace the backup battery. The average life of the 
internal backup battery is approximately five years, depending on 
operating conditions.
* Data items maintained in the internal memory by the backup battery are as follows:
• Contents of the current preset and the preset number
• Parameters specific to the  unit (e.g., configuration data)
• Current parameters for peripheral devices within the same  system
• Event log
Data items other than those described above are stored in 
memory that does not require backup power, and will be 
retained even if the backup battery fails.
Information
 About this manual
• The illustrations as shown in this manual are for instructional  purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from 
those on your device.
• Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox Corporation.
• Windows is a registered tr ademark of Microsoft ® Corpora-
tion in the United States and other countries.
• SDHC Logo and SD Logo are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
• The company names and product names in this manual are 
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective 
companies.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from 
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
(weee_eu_en_02)
Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment:
This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompan ying documents means that used electrical and electronic 
products should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, pl ease take them to applicable collection points, in accor-
dance with your national legislation.
By disposing of these products correctl y, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative 
effects on human health and the environment which coul d otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old pr oducts, please contact your local municipality, your waste 
disposal service or the point of  sale where you purchased the items.
For business users in the European Union:
If you wish to discard electrical and el ectronic equipment, please contact your dealer  or supplier for further information.
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union:
This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish  to discard these items, please contact your local authorities 
or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. 
						

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Contents
PRECAUTIONS................................................................................................................ 4
Getting Started................................................................................................................7
Included items (please check) ................................................................................................ 7
Firmware versions .............................................................................................................. ..... 7
Precautions for rackmounting.................................................................................................. 7
Introducing the MTX5-D ................................................................................................. 8
Features .................................................................................................................................. 8
About MTX-MRX Editor .......................................................................................................... 8
Using the PDF manual........................................................................................................... .8
Controls and Connectors .............................................................................................. 9
Front Panel.............................................................................................................................. 9
Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................ 10
Euroblock plug connection ............................................................................................. 13
Installing an option card ................................................................................................. 14
About Dante .................................................................................................................. 15
About connections .............................................................................................................. .. 15
Daisy chain network ...................................................................................................... 15
Star network .................................................................................................................. 1 5
About redundant networks............................................................................................. 16
About Dante Controller .................................................................................................. 16
Quick Guide .................................................................................................................. 17
Preparations .......................................................................................................................... 17
On-site work (Installation and wiring) .................................................................................... 18
On-site work (Settings in MTX-MRX Editor).......................................................................... 19
Various Procedures ......................................................................................................20
Recalling (switching) presets ................................................................................................ 20
Switching presets from the MTX5-D .............................................................................. 20
Setting the clock.............................................................................................................. ...... 20
Using the scheduler ............................................................................................................ .. 20
Connecting via the [GPI] connector ...................................................................................... 21
Using the MTX5-D to play audio files saved on an SD memory card ................................... 22 Inserting an SD memory card ........................................................................................ 22
Removing the SD memory card..................................................................................... 22
Initializing the MTX5-D........................................................................................................ .. 22
Appendix .......................................................................................................................24
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................... 24
Messages ............................................................................................................................. 26
Alert list ................................................................................................................................. 27
Specifications ................................................................................................................. ....... 29
Input/Output Characteristics ................................................................................................. 30
Dimensions ........................................................................................................................... 30
Block Diagram....................................................................................................................... 31
Index ..................................................................................................................................... 32 
						

							MTX5-D Owner’s Manual7
Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Matrix Processor MTX5-D. This manual will help you take 
full advantage of the superior functionality offered by the MTX5-D.  After you have read the manual, 
keep it in a safe place for reference when needed.
• MTX5-D Owner’s Manual (this document)
• Power cable
• Euroblock plugs (16-pi n, 3.50mm pitch) (2)
• Euroblock plugs (3-pin, with  tab, 5.08mm pitch) (16)
• Cable ties (16) Use MTX-MRX Editor to update the firmware of the MTX5-D 
or check the firmware version. Fo
r details on operation, refer to 
the MTX-MRX Editor User Guide.
Download the latest firmware  from the “Downloads” page on 
the following website.
http://download.yamaha.com/
This device is guaranteed to ope rate at an ambient temperature 
of 0 to 40 °C. If this device is mounted in an EIA rack together 
with other devices, heat from the various devices may cause the 
temperature inside the rack to  rise, rendering this device unable 
to perform to its full potential . To ensure that heat does not 
accumulate inside this device, please ensure that the following 
conditions are met when rack-mounting it.
• If you plan to mount this device  together with devices that 
tend to generate heat, such as  power amps other than XMV 
series products, allow 1U or  more of vacant space between 
this device and other devices.  Also attach ventilation panels 
in this space or leave them open to ensure sufficient ventila-
tion.
• Leave the back of the rack open, and allow at least 10 cm of  space between the rack and the wa ll or ceiling to ensure suf-
ficient ventilation. If the back of the rack cannot be left open, 
provide forced air cooling fo r the rack, for example by 
installing a commercially available fan kit. If you install a 
fan kit, leaving the back of the rack closed may provide more 
effective cooling. For details, refer to the owner’s manual 
provided with the rack or fan kit.
Included items  (please check)Firmware versions
Precautions for rackmounting 
						

							MTX5-D Owner’s Manual8
Introducing the MTX5-D
 A signal processor suitable for small or mid-sized installed systems
The MTX5-D is a signal proces sor suitable for small or mid-
sized systems such as  retail establishments or banquet halls. In 
addition to a 34 ch. x 16 ch. matr ix mixer, it provides 3-band 
parametric EQ, compressor/gate,  auto gain control, eight pri-
ority duckers, and eight  feedback suppressors. For the output 
stages, it provides numerous hi gh-performance high-quality 
processors, such as 4-band para metric EQ, delay, and speaker 
processor.
 Use Dante to construct small-scale or large-scale 
systems
Audinate’s “Dante” audio network  protocol is used to transfer 
audio signals over extended dist ances via Ethernet cable. 
MTX-MRX Editor makes it easy to specify the audio routing 
between the MTX5-D and Da nte models of the XMV.
 Newly-developed “YDIF” digital audio transmis-
sion format
“YDIF” is a digital audio transm ission format that uses Ether-
net cable to send and receive up  to 16 channels of audio and 
word clock. You can use Ethernet  cables up to 30 meters long 
to easily make connect ions between devices.
 Slot for installing a Mini-YGDAI card
A separately sold Mini-YGDAI ca rd can be installed to flexi-
bly add analog inputs/output s or digital inputs/outputs.
 Versatile input/output and SD memory card slot
In addition to eight high-quality  monaural mic/line inputs and 
two stereo line inputs, digita l input/output via “YDIF” or 
“Dante” allows a maximum tota l of 30 simultaneous input 
channels. An SD memory card sl ot for playback is also pro-
vided; allowing MP3/WAV audi o files saved on the SD mem-
ory card to be played back. In  addition to eight channels of 
analog monaural output, up to 16 channels of digital output 
can be obtained via “YDIF” or “Dante.”
 Support for external controls
By connecting a “DCP” series dedicated wall-m ounted control 
panel to the [DCP] connector, you can easily control the vol-
ume of multiple zones or switch  presets. Daisy-chain connec-
tion via Ethernet cable allows up  to eight “DCP” series control 
panels to be connected. Th e total cable length from the 
MTX5-D to the farthest control  panel can be up to 200 meters, 
and power is also supplied, allowing you to place the control 
panel in the ideal location  for the room. A NETWORK con-
nector and [GPI] connector are  also provided for controlling 
the unit from an AMX/Crestron or  other touch panel device.
 Dedicated “MTX-MRX Editor” application soft-
ware for designing the entire system
“MTX-MRX Editor” is applicat ion software for editing the 
parameters of the MTX5-D.  Using operating screens that 
reflect the workflow of designing the installation, this soft-
ware makes it easy to design a system and make (or adjust) 
settings. A speaker library of  Yamaha-manufactured speakers 
is also built-in, making it easy  to choose settings that will 
maximize the performance of your speakers.
 iPhone app support
A dedicated iPhone app makes it easy to control the volume 
and manage presets in  the same way as when using the dedi-
cated wall-mounted control pane l. You can use your iPhone/
iPod touch to easily control the  sound system of a retail loca-
tion or a banquet hall. MTX-MRX Editor is software for the Windows operating sys-
tem that allows unified construc
tion and control of systems that 
use the MTX series.
MTX-MRX Editor and the MTX-MRX Editor User Guide can 
be downloaded from the following website.
http://download.yamaha.com/
For details on installing MTX-MR X Editor and connecting the 
MTX5-D to your computer, refer to the “MTX Setup Manual.”
The MTX-MRX Editor User Guide is an electronic file in PDF 
format. You can read this  book on a computer. Use Adobe® 
Reader® to read this book on screen, search for words very 
quickly, print specific pages, or cl ick links to display sections of 
special interest. The ability to search for words, or to follow 
links directly to relevant sections in the document, are helpful 
attributes of this electronic fi le format. We encourage you to 
take advantage of these benefits.
You can download the latest Adobe Reader application from the 
website listed below.
http://www.adobe.com/
FeaturesAbout MTX-MRX Editor
Using the PDF manual 
						

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Controls and Connectors
qSD memory card slot
You can insert an SD memory card here. Music or sound 
effects can be played back from an SD memory card contain-
ing audio files (MP3 files and  WAV files). Before you insert 
an SD memory card into the slot, or remove an SD memory 
card from the slot, remove the slot cover.
For details on SD memory card  handling, refer to page 22. 
For details on how to play back  audio files, refer to the 
MTX-MRX Editor User Guide.
w [INPUT PEAK] indicators 1–8
These indicators will  light red when the input level of the 
corresponding INPUT channel is -3 dBFS or higher.
e [INPUT SIGNAL] indicators 1–8
These indicators will  light green when the input level of the 
corresponding INPUT channel  is -40 dBFS or higher.
r[OUTPUT SIGNAL] indicators 1–8
These indicators will light gree n when the output level of the 
corresponding OUTPUT channel  is -40 dBFS or higher.
t[PRESET] display
This display usually shows the  preset number. It can also 
show the UNIT ID, alert number, or a message.
y [s ]/[ t] buttons
Use these buttons to change th e preset number or alert num-
ber shown in the above [PRESET] display.
u [ENTER] button
Use this button to confirm the item shown in the above 
[PRESET] display.
When an alert number is show n, pressing this button will 
return to the preset number display.
i [ALERT] indicator
When an alert occurs, the [PRESET] display will indicate 
the alert number and this indicator will flash red.
o[PRIMARY]/[SECONDARY] indicators
These indicators show the  communication status of the 
Dante [PRIMARY] and [SECONDARY] connectors.
They flash fast if the Ethernet  cables are connected properly.
!0[SYNC] indicators
This indicator shows the operati onal status of the Dante net-
work.
If the green indicator lights, th e unit is operating as a word 
clock slave and synching to the word clock.
If the green indicator flashes,  the unit is not functioning 
properly. In this case, refer to the “Messages” section (see 
page 26).
If the orange indicator lights or  flashes, refer to the “Mes-
sages” section.
!1 [POWER] indicator
This indicator will light when  this device is powered-on.
!2[YDIF] indicator
This indicator will light gree n if the rear panel [YDIF IN] 
connector (page 12) is correctly connected to the [YDIF 
OUT] connector of another device.
!3 [SCHEDULER] indicator
This indicator will light yellow  if an even has been specified 
in the scheduler (page 20), and will start flashing one minute 
before the event.
!4 [SD/ACT] indicator
This indicator will light yellow if an SD memory card is 
inserted in the SD memory card slot ( q) and has been 
detected correctly. It will flash while the SD memory card is 
being accessed.
!5 Power switch
This is the power switch. The po wer is on if the switch is in 
the   position. The power is off if the switch is in the   
position.
Front Panel
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qw et
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NOTE
• Do not cycle the power switch in rapid succession. Wait at 
least 6 seconds before turning the power switch on after it 
has been turned off. Failing to observe this precaution 
may cause malfunctions.
• Even when the power switch is turned off, a small amount  of current is flowing through the unit. If you plan not to use 
the unit for a long period of time, remove the power cable 
from the AC outlet. 
						

							Controls and Connectors
MTX5-D Owner’s Manual10
qAC IN connector
Use the included power cord to supply power to this connec-
tor. First, connect the power cord to this device, and then 
insert the power cord plug into the AC outlet.
wGround screw
The supplied power cord has  a three-prong plug that will 
ground the device when plugge d into an appropriately 
grounded three-prong type AC ma ins outlet. In some cases, 
you may be able to reduce hum or interference by also con-
necting this screw to ground.
e Cooling vent
The MTX5-D contains a cooli ng fan. The cooling air is 
exhausted here, so please be ca reful not to block this vent.
r[GPI] connector
This Euroblock connector allows  input and output of control 
signals via GPI (General Purpose Interface).
The MTX5-D provides sixteen por ts of analog/digital input, 
one port of digital input, a nd eight ports of output. The [IN]-
1–15 terminals detect voltage changes from 0V to 5V. The 
[IN]-16 terminal alone supports  +24V input; voltages in the 
range of 2.5–24V are detected  as High, and voltages below 
2.5V are detected as Low. The [OUT]-1–8 terminals are 
open collector outputs; they  will change between open or 
closed (Ground). The +5VDC terminals has an output volt-
age of 5V. Use the included Euroblock plugs to make con-
nections (see “Euroblock pl ug connection” on page 13 for 
details).
For details on connections and  usage, refer to “Connecting 
via the [GPI] conne ctor” on page 21.
t[RS-232C] connector
This 9-pin D-SUB connector al lows connection to an RS-
232C compatible controller such as those from AMX or Cre-
stron.
y [UNIT ID] rotary switch
When multiple devices are c onnected within the same net-
work, this switch specifies the UNIT ID by which MTX5-D 
devices are individually distinguished.
DIP switches 1 and 2 descri bed below specify the upper 
digit, and this rotary switch specifies the lower digit, 
together allowing you to set the UNIT ID to one of 63 possi-
bilities in the range of 01 to 3F.
u DIP switches
These switches enable you to specify the settings  related to 
the startup operation of the unit.
Refer to the following for details.
Rear Panel
qyu! 0
io ! 1 !2
w! 3
re
!4
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NOTE
The MTX5-D has some connectors that are shaped identically 
but have a completely different function (e.g., [DCP] connector, 
Dante [PRIMARY]/[SECONDARY] connectors, [YDIF] connec-
tors). Make the appropriate connections as instructed by the 
explanation for each connector. Otherwise, you risk damaging 
your equipment.
CAUTION
Do not input a voltage higher than 5V to the [IN]-1–15 
terminals. Doing so may damage your equipment.
NOTE
• Do not use a UNIT ID of “00” (DIP switches 1 and 2 OFF 
and the rotary switch at 0).
• You’ll need to restart the device after changing the setting  of the [UNIT ID] rotary switch.
NOTE
Set the DIP switches while the power to the unit is turned 
OFF. Otherwise, the setting will not be effective.
Switch Status
Represent a status with switch toggled up.
Represent a status with switch toggled 
down.