Yamaha DME Designer User guide

DME Setup Manual 1
DME Setup Manual
This manual describes the process of setting up a DME system, from making the initial DME processor settings
(DME64N / DME24N / DME8i-C / DME8o-C / DME4io-C / DME8i-ES / DME8o-ES / DME4io-ES) to synchronizing with
the DME Designer application installed on a computer.
nFor details about the DME units refer to the manual supplied with the specific device, and for details about the DME Designer
application refer to the pdf-format DME Designer manual.
nIn this document the term “DME” will refer to the DME64N, DME24N, DME8i-C, DME8o-C, DME4io-C, DME8i-ES, DME8o-ES and
DME4io-ES, while the term “DME Satellite” will refer only to the DME8i-C, DME8o-C, DME4io-C, DME8i-ES, DME8o-ES and DME4io-ES.
Workflow
Software Installation
●DME Designer and DME-N Network Driver installation (page 3).
●USB-MIDI Driver installation (page 4).
DME Network Setup (page 6)
Connecting via a USB cable and setting the DME IP address and Device Group Master/Slave status from the
DME Designer.
Computer to DME Connection (page 8)
The procedures for connecting a single DME unit to a computer as well as for connecting multiple DME units to a
computer in the same subnet are described. Refer to the DME manual for information on audio connection and
further network connection details.
Computer Network Setup
These settings must be made properly when connecting a computer to DME units via an Ethernet cable.
●Computer TCP/IP settings (page 9).
●DME-N Network Driver settings (page 11).
DME Designer Operation
●Creating Configurations (page 12).
Explains the process of launching the DME Designer application and combining and connecting various
audio components to create configurations.
●Going Online (page 14)
Explains how to go online and transfer configurations created using the DME Designer application to DME
devices.
Troubleshooting (page 17)
Appendix
●DME64N/24N Network Setup via Panel Operation (page 19).
●DME-N Network Driver Setup Details (page 20).

DME Setup Manual 2
Begin by downloading the DME Designer Combo Installer and the USB-MIDI Driver from the “Downloads” page on
the Yamaha Pro Audio website.
http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/
System Requirements
Software Installation
OS Windows®XP Professional/XP Home Edition/2000 Professional
CPU 1 GHz or higher Intel®Core™/Pentium®/Celeron®family processor
Memory 256 MB or more
Hard disk space 300 MB or more
Display 1,280 x 1,024 pixels or higher; High Color 16-bit or higher
Other Mouse, 100Base-TX/10Base-T Ethernet or USB connection
OS Windows®Vista Ultimate/Business/Enterprise
CPU 1.4 GHz or higher Intel®Core™/Pentium®/Celeron®family processor
Memory 1 GB or more
Hard disk space 300 MB or more
Display 1,280 x 1,024 pixels or higher; High Color 16-bit or higher
Other Mouse, 100Base-TX/10Base-T Ethernet or USB connection

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DME Designer and DME-N Network Driver Installation
Install the DME Designer application and DME-N Network Driver from the DME Designer Combo Installer by
following the procedure outlined below.
nThe following procedure is applicable even if an older version of the DME Designer and/or DME-N Network Driver is already installed.
nBe sure to read the license agreement at the end of this document before installing this software.
1Open the downloaded and extracted “DME Designer Combo Installer V*.*.*” folder (*.*.* will be the version
number on the actual file), and double-click the “setup.exe” file located in the “Installer” folder.
The DME Designer Combo Installer setup dialog window will appear on the display.
2Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
The DME Designer will be installed first, followed by the DME-N Network Driver.
If a previous version of the DME Designer and/or DME Network Driver exists on the computer, the older software will be
uninstalled before installation of the new software begins. After the older software has been uninstalled, you will be asked to
restart the computer. In this case the computer must be restarted before the installation process can continue. The installer
will automatically be re-launched and the installation will continue after the computer has been restarted.
The software will be installed in a “DME Designer” folder in the “Program Files\YAMAHA\OPT Tools” folder (default).
nRefer to the pdf-format DME Designer manual for operating instructions. The manual is not installed by the installer. Download the
manual separately from the “Downloads” page on the Yamaha Pro Audio website.
http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/
nDME Designer V3 cannot communicate with DME devices using firmware version 2 or earlier. If you are using DME Designer V3, be
sure to update the DME device firmware to the latest version that can be downloaded from Yamaha Pro Audio website.
http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/
nThe installer will launch automatically when the computer is restarted after the uninstall process, but in rare cases the installer may
be hidden by the task bar. In such cases click this icon to continue the installation.

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USB-MIDI Driver Installation
nYou can also refer to the installation guide supplied with the driver for detailed installation procedures.
■Windows Vista
1Start the computer and log on with
administrator privileges while power to the DME
is off.
2Connect the computer to the DME unit via a USB
cable.
3Turn the DME power on: “Found New Hardware”
will be displayed.
4Select [Locate and install driver software
(recommended)] ➞[Don’t search online].
5When a message appears prompting you to
insert the supplied disc, select [I don’t have the
disc. Show me other options.] ➞[Browse my
computer for driver software (advanced).] ➞
[Browse], specify the downloaded and extracted
“Driver” folder, then click [OK].
6Click [Next] to start installation.
7When a message appears indicating that the
driver has been successfully installed, click
[Finish].
The driver has been installed.
■Windows XP
1Start the computer and log on with
administrator privileges while power to the DME
is off.
2Select [Start] ➞[Control Panel], and then
“Switch to Classic View” in the upper left of the
display to show all control panels and icons.
3Select [System] ➞[Hardware] ➞[Driver Signing]
➞[File Signature Verification], and check the
radio button to the left of “Ignore—Install all
files, regardless of file signature” and click [OK].
Restore this setting to its original state after the
installation has been completed.
4While the DME power is still off, connect the
computer to the DME unit via a USB cable.
5Turn the DME power on, and the “Found New
Hardware Wizard” message will appear
automatically.
6Select [Install from a list or specific location
(Advanced).] ➞[Search for the best driver in
these locations], check only [Include this
location in the search], click [Browse] to specify
the downloaded and extracted “Driver” folder,
then click [OK].
7Click [Next] to start the installation.
8When a message appears indicating that the
driver has been successfully installed, click
[Finish].
9Restart the computer when a message appears
prompting you to do so.
The driver has been installed.

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■Windows 2000
1Start the computer and log on with
administrator privileges while power to the DME
is off.
2Select [My Computer] ➞[Control Panel] ➞
[System] ➞[Hardware] ➞[Driver Signing] ➞
[File Signature Verification] and check the radio
button to the left of “Ignore—Install all files,
regardless of file signature” and click [OK].
Restore this setting to its original state after the
installation has been completed.
3While the DME power is still off, connect the
computer to the DME unit via a USB cable.
4Turn the DME power on, and the “Found New
Hardware Wizard” message will appear
automatically.
Click [Next].
5Select [Search for a suitable driver for my device
(recommended)] ➞[Specify a location], click
[Browse] to specify the downloaed and
extracted “Driver” folder, then click [OK].
6Click [Next] to start the installation.
7When a message appears indicating that the
driver has been successfully installed, click
[Finish].
8Restart the computer when a message appears
prompting you to do so.
The driver has been installed.

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After connecting the computer to the DME unit via a USB cable, the Device Group and IP address for each DME
unit can be individually set from the DME Designer.
nThese parameters can also be set directly via the panel controls and displays of the DME64N and DME24N (page 19).
Device Group
When a system uses multiple DME units, the DME units can be controlled from the DME Designer application in
Device Groups. Since all devices in a group are controlled via the Device Group Master, one device in each group
must be assigned as the master device.
IP Address
All devices to be included in the same group must be assigned the same network address. The Device Group
Master is specified by its host address.
1While the DME power is off, connect the computer to the DME unit via a USB cable.
2Turn the DME power on.
3Click [Start] ➞[All Programs] ➞[YAMAHA OPT Tools] ➞[DME Designer] ➞[DME Designer] to launch the
DME Designer application.
4Click the MIDI Setup button to open the MIDI dialog box.
nIf you can’t locate the MIDI Setup button on the display, it is most probably hiding in the taskbar. Double-click it to open the MIDI
dialog box.
5Select the “YAMAHA USB IN 0-1” or “Yamaha DME NETWORK-1” input port in the [In] field, and the
“YAMAHA USB OUT 0-1” or “Yamaha DME NETWORK-1” output port in the [Out] field, and click [OK].
nIf the DME port does not appear in the MIDI dialog box, check that the DME device’s power is turned on, and re-launch the DME
Designer application.
DME Network Setup
Network address Host address
USB cable

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6 From the DME Designer main panel, click [Port] in the [Setup] menu to open the Port dialog box.
7Select “YAMAHA USB OUT 0-1” or “Yamaha DME NETWORK-1” in the [Tx] field, and “YAMAHA USB IN 0-
1” or “Yamaha DME NETWORK-1” in the [Rx] field, and click [OK].
8In the main panel window click [Network Setup] in the [Hardware] menu to open the Network Setup dialog
box.
9Make the following network settings, then click [OK].
1MIDI Port List (Tx/Rx)
Select “YAMAHA USB OUT 0-1/YAMAHA USB IN 0-1” or “Yamaha DME NETWORK-1/Yamaha DME NETWORK-1” as the
DME port for the network settings.
2Master/Slave
Selects Device Group Master or Slave status.
Master: One device must be assigned as the Master in each Device Group.
Slave: All other DME devices in the group should be set to Slave.
nWhen DME64N/24N and DME Satellite units are combined in a Device Group, be sure to assign a DME Satellite unit as the Group
Master.
3IP Address
Set the IP addresses of the DME devices. All DME devices in the same Device Group must be set to the same network address.
nWhen only one DME device (Master) is used, set the IP address to “192.168.0.2”.
nThe subnet mask is fixed at “255.255.255.0”.
nThe host address can be set from 2 to 253 for the Master device, and from 3 to 253 for Slaves.
nAlways use a private address (192.168.0.2. through 192.168.255.253) unless it is absolutely necessary to use a global address.
Consult with the network administrator if it is necessary to use a global address.
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2
3
4
5
Network address Host address

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4Master ID
When a device is assigned as a Slave in Master/Slave (2) above, this sets the host address for the Master device in that
group. This parameter cannot be set for the Master device.
5Link Mode
Make sure that “100Base-TX” is selected.
10 If the system includes multiple DME devices, repeat the above settings for each individual device.
Refer to the DME manual for information on audio connection and further network connection details.
nIf you will be using CobraNet™ for audio connections, the required bundle numbers and related settings must be made via the DME
Designer application.
nIf you will be using EtherSound™ for audio connections, the routing and other EtherSound settings must be made via the AuviTran AVS-
ESMonitor software available from the AuviTran website:
http://www.auvitran.com/view.php?products_AVS-ESMonitor.php
Directly Connecting a Single DME Device to a Computer
When only one DME device is to be controlled, connect the device to the computer via a USB cable as described
in “DME Network Setup” on page 6.
Connecting Multiple DME Devices to a Computer in the Same Subnet
Connect multiple DME devices to the computer via a switching hub and Ethernet cables.
nIt is possible to connect the computer to the Device Group Master using a USB cable.It is also possible to connect the computer to a
Slave DME using a USB cable if a DME Satellite is assigned as the Device Group Master.
nUse a switching hub that is capable of 100Base-TX operation.
nThe maximum length of cables that can be used to connect DME units to a switching hub is 100 meters. Proper operation at this length,
however, will depend on the quality of the hub and cables used, and cannot be guaranteed.
nUse CAT5 STP (shielded twisted pair) type cable to maximize resistance to electromagnetic interference.
Computer to DME Connection
USB cable
Group Master
DME Satellite (IP Address: 192.168.0.2)
Device Group
Ethernet cable
Ethernet cable
Ethernet straight cable
Ethernet straight cable
DME Satellite
(IP Address: 192.168.0.3)
(Master ID: 2) DME64N/24N
(IP Address: 192.168.0.250)
(Master ID: 2)
Computer
(IP Address: 192.168.0.100)
Switching hub

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These settings must be made when DME devices are connected via Ethernet cables.
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Computer TCP/IP Settings
The computer’s IP address and TCP/IP filtering must be set up to allow network communication with the DME
device(s).
■Windows Vista
1Select [Start] ➞[Control Panel] ➞[Network and
Sharing Center] ➞[Manage network
connections] ➞[Local Area Connection].
The “Local Area Connection Properties” dialog box will
be displayed.
2Select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/Ipv4)]
on the [Networking] tab, then click [Properties].
The “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties”
dialog box will be displayed.
3Click [Use the following IP address] on the
[General] tab.
4Enter your computer’s IP address into [IP
address], the Gateway’s IP address into [Default
gateway], and “255.255.255.0” into [Subnet
mask].
nWhen the computer and DME devices are connected in
the same subnet as described on page 8, the network
address must be set to that same address as the DME
devices, while the host address must be set to a
different value.
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When the computer and DME devices are connected in
the same subnet, Set the gateway IP host address to 254.
5Click [OK].
6Restart your computer
■Windows XP
1Select [Start] ➞[Control Panel].
The “Control Panel” is displayed.
2If the “Control Panel” is in Category display,
click [Switch to Classic View].
3Double-click [Network Connections] ➞[Local
Area Connection].
The “Local Area Connection Status” dialog box will be
displayed.
4Click [Properties] on the [General] tab.
The “Local Area Connection Properties” dialog box will
be displayed.
5Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] on the
[General] tab, then click [Properties].
The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” dialog box will
be displayed.
6Click [Advanced...], then [Properties] on the
[Options] tab.
The “TCP/IP Filtering” dialog will be displayed.
7Select “Permit All” for TCP Ports, then click
[OK].
The display returns to the “Advanced TCP/IP Settings”
dialog. Click [OK] to return to the “Internet Protocol (TCP/
IP) Properties” dialog.
8Click [Use the following IP address] on the
[General] tab.
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9Enter your computer’s IP address into [IP
address], the Gateway’s IP address into [Default
gateway], and “255.255.255.0” into [Subnet
mask].
nWhen the computer and DME devices are connected in
the same subnet as described on page 8, the network
address must be set to that same address as the DME
devices, while the host address must be set to a
different value.
n When the computer and DME devices are connected in
the same subnet, Set the gateway IP host address to 254.
10 Click [OK].
11 Restart your computer.
■Windows 2000
1Select [Start] ➞[Settings] ➞[Control Panel] ➞
[Network and Dial-Up Connections] ➞[Local
Area Connection].
The “Local Area Connection Status” dialog box will be
displayed.
2Steps 4 and after are the same as for Windows
XP.