Yamaha MTX3 Owner's Manual

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MTX3 Owner’s Manual 2 Contents Getting Started................................................................................................................6 Included items (please check) ..........................................................

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MTX3 Owner’s Manual 3 SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or spec...

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MTX3 Owner’s Manual 4 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 ...

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MTX3 Owner’s Manual 5 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 ev...

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MTX3 Owner’s Manual 6 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Matrix Processor MTX3. This manual will help you take full advantage of the superior functionality offered by the MTX3. After you have read the manual, keep it in a safe...

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MTX3 Owner’s Manual 7 Introducing the MTX3 • A signal processor suitable for small or mid-sized installed systems The MTX3 is a signal processor suitable for small or mid- sized systems such as retail establishments or banquet halls. In addi...

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MTX3 Owner’s Manual 8 Controls and Connectors q SD 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 a...

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Controls and Connectors MTX3 Owner’s Manual 9 q AC 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. w Ground scre...

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Controls and Connectors MTX3 Owner’s Manual 10 i DIP switches These allow you to make startup settings for the device. When the device is shipped from the factory, all of these are set to the OFF (upward) position.  Switches 1–2 (UNIT ID)...

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Controls and Connectors MTX3 Owner’s Manual 11  Euroblock plug connection Use the included Euroblock plugs when making connections to the [INPUT]/[OUTPUT] connectors and [GPI] connector. 1. Loosen the terminal screws. 2. Insert cables. 3. Se...

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Controls and Connectors MTX3 Owner’s Manual 12 5. Plug the Euroblock plug into the [GPI] con- nector or [INPUT]/[OUTPUT] connector of the MTX3. NOTE When connecting unbalanced cables to the [INPUT] connector, use a jumper wire to connect the �...

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MTX3 Owner’s Manual 13 Quick Guide This section explains basic settings and connection procedures for constructing an MTX system using the MTX3. Some of the steps may not be necessary for your system; if so, proceed to the next step. Use MTX Ed...

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Quick Guide MTX3 Owner’s Manual 14 8. Make DCP settings. Assign the parameters of the MTX3 to the switches and knobs of the connected DCP units. Here you can also specify the brightness of the DCP’s LEDs. 9. Specify and store a preset. You c...

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Quick Guide MTX3 Owner’s Manual 15 Use MTX Editor to make adjustments for the entire system. 1. Connect the MTX3 to the computer. Connect the computer to the MTX3 directly or via a network switch. 2. Start up MTX Editor and load the project fil...

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MTX3 Owner’s Manual 16 Various Procedures With the MTX system, input/output port patching, matrix mixer settings, and the parameters of XMV amps within the same MTX system are stored together as a “preset” in the MTX3 and in MTX Editor fo...

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Various Procedures MTX3 Owner’s Manual 17 GPI (General Purpose Interface) devices can be connected to the rear-panel [GPI] connectors. GPI allows a variety of control signals to be exchanged with external controllers or other devices. The MTX...

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Various Procedures MTX3 Owner’s Manual 18 The MTX3 can use commercially available SD memory cards to play back audio files such as music and sound effects without needing to connect a CD player or other audio device. The MTX3 can play back au...

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Various Procedures MTX3 Owner’s Manual 19 4. When initialization is completed, power-off the MTX3 once again. 5. Set the rear panel DIP switches 7 and 8 to the “RESUME” position. 6. Power-on the MTX3 again. The MTX3 will start up in its fa...

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MTX3 Owner’s Manual 20 Appendix  Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause, and action The device does not turn on, or the panel LEDs do not light up. Connect the power cord properly. Make sure that the power switch is turned on. If the power ...

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Appendix MTX3 Owner’s Manual 21  Alert list This is a list of the alerts that may be indicated in the front panel [PRESET] display. Alert number Meaning Response 01–09 The device has not started up correctly. Turn the power off, then turn ...

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Appendix MTX3 Owner’s Manual 22  Specifications * Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for improvement. Product specifications Dimensions (W x H x D) 480(W) x 44(H) x 351(D)mm, 1U Weight 4.8 kg Power supply volta...

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Appendix MTX3 Owner’s Manual 23  Input/Output Characteristics ANALOG INPUT CHARACTERISTICS • In these specifications, 0dBu = 0.775 Vrms., 0dBV = 1.00 Vrms. • All input AD converters are 24bit linear, 128times oversampling. • +48V DC (ph...

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Appendix MTX3 Owner’s Manual 24  Block Diagram 8 8 16 INPUT 1-8 AD ST IN 1L-2R AD SUM SUM SD IN L-R YDIF IN To PRIORITY/AMBIENT SOURCE To ROUTER IN To YDIF OUTPUT PATCH METER INPUT METER INPUT *DISTRIBUTION MODE only *CASCADE MODE only YDIF...

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MTX3 Owner’s Manual 25  Index Symbols +48V ...................................................................... 10 [s/t] buttons ........................................................... 8 [ALERT] indicator ..................................

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MTX3 Owner’s Manual 27 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 ...

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For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha representative or the authorized distributor listed below. Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans ...