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Reference Manual

TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual

Contents

Introduction............................................. 3

About the documentation.......................................... 3

Setup ...........................................................................3

Terms........................................................................... 4

Controls and Connectors ...................... 5

Front Panel.................................................................. 5

Rear Panel................................................................... 8

Optional I/O cards ......................................................9

Supported I/O cards ...............................................9

Removing and installing a card............................. 10

Cleaning the air filters.............................................. 11

Panel Operations.................................. 12

Basic Operations...................................................... 12

About the Display.................................................. 12

Switching Screens ................................................ 12

Editing the Parameters ......................................... 12

Adjusting the Attenuation......................................12

Screen Structure ......................................................13

Operations that can be Performed from

the Panel ................................................................ 14

Alert Messages ......................................................... 15

HOME Screen............................................................ 15

METER Screen.......................................................... 16

SETTING Screen....................................................... 17

UTILITY Screen......................................................... 19

Device Setup ........................................................ 19

Word Clock Setup................................................. 20

Information............................................................ 21

Network Setup ...................................................... 21

LCD Setup ............................................................ 22

Front Panel Operation........................................... 22

Scene Setup ......................................................... 23

Misc Setup ............................................................ 24

MENU Screen............................................................ 24

General ................................................................. 25

Signal Path ........................................................... 26

Signal Chain ......................................................... 27

Calibration............................................................. 28

Limiter ................................................................... 29

SIGNAL PATH Screen .............................................. 30

SIGNAL PATH Block Diagrams............................. 30

Recalling library settings

(Speaker Processor only).................................. 32

Slot Input Router................................................... 33

Input On/Off .......................................................... 33

4x4 Matrix Mixer ................................................... 33

8Band Input EQ .................................................... 34

Input Delay............................................................ 34

Oscillator Mix ........................................................ 35

X-Over Input Level (Speaker Processor) ..............35

X-Over Polarity (Speaker Processor)....................35

X-Over (Speaker Processor)................................. 36

Output Delay (Speaker Processor) .......................37

6Band Output EQ (Speaker Processor)................37

Output Level (Speaker Processor)........................ 38

Mute On/Off (Speaker Processor) ........................38

Limiter (Speaker Processor) ................................. 39

Output Router .......................................................39

SCENE Screen ..........................................................40

Recalling a scene .................................................40

Storing a scene.....................................................41

Editing a scene .....................................................42

Erasing a scene (Clear) ........................................ 42

Initializing the internal memory............................... 43

System Connection Examples ............ 44

Daisy-chain connection via analog or

digital audio ........................................................... 44

Thru-output for digital connections........................45

Regarding digital connections...............................45

Redundant connections (Backup) ..........................46

EtherSound connections ......................................... 47

Bridge connections from

EtherSound to AES/EBU ...................................... 48

CobraNet connections .............................................49

Bridge connections from

CobraNet to AES/EBU........................................... 50

Connecting External

Controllers and Analog Devices ......... 51

Remote control from AMX or Crestron

([NETWORK] connector) ...................................... 51

Controlling an analog device

([FAULT OUTPUT] connector) ............................. 51

Euroblock plug connection .....................................52

Adjusting the Input/Output Levels ...... 53

Simplified block diagram and level diagram.......... 53

Gain / Input Sensitivity conversion table ...............53

Adjusting the input/output levels............................ 54

Basic level adjustment ..........................................54

Level adjustments between

TX6n/TX5n/TX4n units ...................................... 54

Level adjustments between analog and digital .....54

Appendix ............................................... 55

Message List ............................................................. 55

Alert Message List (Excerpt) ...................................56

Troubleshooting .......................................................57

Index ..........................................................................58

TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual

Introduction

About the documentation

This manual mainly explains operation and speciﬁcations for the TX6n, TX5n, and TX4n (subsequently referred

to as TXn) power ampliﬁers. When using the TXn, you will also need to consult various manuals other than this

document.

● Manuals other than this document

PDF manuals and Amp Editor can be downloaded from the following URL.

http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/

• In order to view the downloaded manuals, Adobe Reader must be installed in your computer. If you don’t have

Adobe Reader, please access the Adobe Corporation’s website at the following URL, and download Adobe Reader

(free of charge).

http://www.adobe.com/

Setup

For details on setting up the TXn and Amp Editor, refer to the “TX6n/5n/4n Owner’s Manual” and “Amp Editor

Owner’s Manual.”

TX6n/5n/4n Owner’s Manual (printed) Explains mainly the initial setup.

Amp Editor Installation Guide (PDF) Explains the installation procedure for Amp Editor and the uninstallation

procedure.

Amp Editor Owner’s Manual (PDF) Explains how to use Amp Editor.

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Introduction

Terms

This section explains terminology speciﬁc to the TXn.

■ Amp Editor

This is computer application software. This software allows you to monitor and control the TXn ampliﬁers from your com-

puter.

■ Scene

Settings such as power-on/standby or mute for each ampliﬁer are called a “scene.” By recalling a scene, the saved settings

can be immediately applied to the ampliﬁers. Each TXn unit has 50 scenes.

■ Signal Path

This is the audio signal processing functionality provided by the internal DSP. Components organized into modules accord-

ing to their functionality are placed in the signal path.

■ Component

These are modules in the signal path that organize audio signal processing according to their functionality.

■ Library

The settings of all Speaker Processor components can be saved together in a library. A library can be saved only from Amp

Editor, but can be recalled from the unit’s front panel as well.

■ Device ID

This is an ID for uniquely identifying a TXn unit within a network. In order to allow monitoring and control from Amp Edi-

tor, you must specify non-conﬂicting IDs within a workspace.

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Controls and Connectors

q [POWER] switch and indicator

This switch turns the ampliﬁer’s power on or off. When you turn this switch on, the [POWER] indicator will light white. In

Standby mode, it will light white as well.

w [STANDBY] indicator

This indicator will light orange when the ampliﬁer’s power is in Standby mode. To switch between Standby/On modes, hold

down the TXn’s panel [HOME] button for three seconds or longer, or switch the mode from the MENU screen ➝ General

➝ Sensitivity/Amp Gain or Amp Editor’s Detail View window.

• Standby is a state in which the speaker output’s power amp section is off (operation other than speaker output will con-

tinue).

e [IDENTIFY] indicator

When you click the [Identify] button in the Tree View window of Amp Editor, the [IDENTIFY] indicator of the correspond-

ing ampliﬁer will blink blue.

r [NETWORK] indicator

This will blink green when the ampliﬁer is connected to a computer via the [NETWORK] connector, and data is being sent

or received.

Front Panel

!9 !9

!3 !3

!6 !7 !8

@0@0

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Controls and Connectors

t [PROTECTION] indicator

When the protection system is active, this indicator will light red. The protection circuit will operate in the following situa-

tions.

• If the ampliﬁer overheats and the output limiter operates

The speaker output will be attenuated if the heat sink of the ampliﬁer section exceeds 80°C (80%), and will be muted if

the heat sink exceeds 90°C (90%). The [PROTECTION] indicator will light at 80°C (80%) or higher.

• If the power supply overheats and shuts-down

The fan will rotate at high speed if the power supply section exceeds 90°C, and the analog circuits will shut down if it

exceeds 100°C. The [PROTECTION] indicator will light only if shut-down occurs.

• The thermal meter in the METER screen and in Amp Editor indicates the heat sink temperature of the amp section.

The temperature of the power supply section is not shown.

• If the load falls below 0.5 ohms

If a short occurs and the load falls below 0.5 ohms, the speaker output will be muted, and muting will be cleared approx-

imately 1 second later.

• If DC output is detected

The speaker output will be muted, and the power supply section will shut down.

• If the power supply malfunctions

The speaker output will be muted.

• If ultra-high frequencies, overcurrent, excessive total current, or maximum current is detected

The speaker output will be compressed.

y [BRIDGE] indicator

This will light green if the ampliﬁer mode is set to Bridge.

u [PARALLEL] indicator

This will light orange if the ampliﬁer mode is set to Parallel.

i [MUTE] indicator

This indicator will light red if muting is turned on by the [MUTE] button or from Amp Editor. When the power is turned on,

the output signal will also be muted and the indicator will blink red until audio begins being output.

•Even if mute is off, this indicator will blink if Solo was turned on from Amp Editor, or when the output has been muted by

the protection circuit.

o [MUTE] button

By holding down the [MUTE] button for one second or longer, you can turn muting on/off for that channel. When muting

turns on, the [MUTE] indicator will light. By holding down the [MUTE] button when the Solo function is turned on from

Amp Editor, Solo will be defeated.

!0 [ALERT] indicator

This will light to indicate an alert related to the ampliﬁer’s audio signal. If an alert for a speciﬁc channel has occurred, the

indicator of the corresponding channel will light; for other alerts, the indicators of both channels will light. At this time, the

alert message will appear in the upper part of the display.

!1 [CLIP] indicator

When the signal of the speaker output’s power amp section exceeds the clipping level, this indicator will light and the output

signal will be compressed.

!2 [SIGNAL] indicator

This will light green when the level of the signal being output from the [SPEAKERS] jack exceeds 1 Vrms (equivalent to

0.2 W into an 8 ohms load, 0.4 W into a 4 ohms load or 0.8 W into a 2 ohms load).

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!3 Encoders A, B

When the display shows the attenuation meter, these encoders adjust the attenuation of channels A and B. If any other

screen is displayed, encoder A moves the cursor and encoder B modiﬁes the parameter value.

• Only encoder A can be operated if you’re adjusting the attenuation when the ampliﬁer mode is Bridge.

!4 Display

This shows the ampliﬁer’s settings or a level meter. Refer to “Screen Structure” (page 13) for details.

• If the power supply is in Standby mode or if the LCD Setup’s Backlight setting is Auto OFF, the backlight will go dark if no

panel operation has been performed for ten seconds. It will light again when a panel operation is performed.

!5 Function buttons

These buttons move to the screen indicated above each button in the display. If a channel name (e.g., CH A, CH B) is

shown, this means that a parameter for that channel is displayed; press the corresponding function button to switch the

channel that is shown. These buttons may also operate in different ways depending on the screen shown in the display.

!6 [HOME] button

This accesses the HOME screen (page 15) in the display.

By holding down this button for three seconds or longer, you can switch the power between Standby and On modes. When

the conﬁrmation message appears, press the [ENTER] button to switch the setting.

!7 [EXIT] button

By pressing this button when the display shows a screen other than the HOME screen, you can move to the screen of the

next highest level.

•To temporarily disable panel lock, simultaneously hold down the [HOME] button and [EXIT] button for three seconds or

longer.

• If you hold down this button for three seconds or longer in the HOME screen, the FAULT OUTPUT connector output will

be reset (NC and C will be connected).

!8 [ENTER] button

Use this to select a parameter or to ﬁnalize an edited parameter value. Depending on the screen shown in the display, this

button may also be used in other ways. If the parameter value is blinking, you must ﬁnalize the value by pressing this but-

ton.

• If you hold down this button for one second or longer in the HOME screen, the UTILITY screen Device Setup page (page

19) will appear.

!9 Air intakes

The ampliﬁer uses forced-air cooling. The variable speed cooling fan draws air in from the front and exhausts it through the

rear. The cooling fan speed varies depending on the heat sink temperature: It operates at low speed when it is below 40 °C

(40%), increases in speed according to increases in temperature, and operates at high speed when temperature exceeds 60

°C (60%). If the power supply exceeds 90°C, the variable speed fan will operate at high speed regardless of the heat sink

temperature.

Please be sure that you do not block the air intakes or exhaust vents. Also, clean the ﬁlter elements regularly. If the air

intakes are clogged with dust or debris, the ampliﬁer will overheat, which may result in the ampliﬁer shutting down.

@0 Screw holes for handles

These four screw holes (four locations) are for the included handles. Fix the handles to the ampliﬁer, using the included ﬂat-

head screws.

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Controls and Connectors

@1 [SPEAKERS] jacks

These are speaker output jacks.

• Speakon connectors : Speakon type cable plugs (Neutrik NL4) can be connected here.

• Five-way binding post connectors : Bare wires or Y plugs can be connected here.

• The ﬁve-way binding post connectors and Speakon connectors are internally connected in parallel. If you’re using both

simultaneously, make sure that the speaker impedance of each connector is 4–16 ohms (8–32 ohms in Bridge mode).

@2 Digital input/output connectors (I/O card slot)

An AES-IO card is installed as standard, allowing AES/EBU digital audio signals to be input and output.

• [IN] connector : This is an XLR-3-31 type balanced input connector for inputting two-channel digital audio sig-

nals.

• [OUT] connector : This is an XLR-3-32 type balanced output connector for outputting two-channel audio signals

processed by the internal DSP.

• [THRU] connector : This is an XLR-3-32 type balanced output connector that outputs the unprocessed signal received

at the [IN] connector. Even if the power is turned off, this connector will output the input signal

without any change (page 44). However, internal settings will be switched when the power is

switched on/off, causing the output signal to be muted for an instant.

• If desired, you can remove the AES-IO card and install a separately sold MY card. For details on the types of MY card

that can be used and how to install them, refer to “Optional I/O cards” (page 9).

• The removed AES-IO card cannot be installed and used in other devices.

•You must use a 110 ohm digital cable to make AES/EBU connections.

@3 Analog input/output connectors

These connectors input and output analog audio signals.

• [IN] connector : These are XLR-3-31 type input connectors for inputting ana-

log audio signals. The pin polarity is shown at right (IEC

60268).

• In Parallel mode and Bridge mode, only the signal of

channel A is output from the speaker output connector

by default. The channel B signal is not sent from the

speaker output, but the audio signal processed by the

internal DSP can be output from the digital output con-

nector.

• [THRU] connector : This is an XLR-3-32 type balanced output connector

that outputs the unprocessed analog signal received from

the [IN] connector.

Rear Panel

@2@1 @4

@3@7 @6

NOTE

Hot Ground

Cold

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@4 [NETWORK] connector

This is a 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Ethernet connector. You can connect this to a computer so that the ampliﬁer can be mon-

itored and controlled from Amp Editor. This also allows an external controller such as AMX or Crestron to be connected.

•To prevent electromagnetic interference, use an STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cable for the [NETWORK] connector.

@5 [FAULT OUTPUT] connectors

This is a 3P Euroblock connector for controlling an external analog device when an abnormality occurs in the CPU or trig-

gered by the occurrence of a Fault event speciﬁed in Amp Editor. NC and C will be connected when the ampliﬁer is operat-

ing normally; NO and C will be connected when a problem occurs (page 51). You can also reset this output from Amp

Editor.

A message will appear in the screen if a problem occurs. To reset the output, hold down the [EXIT] button for three seconds

or longer in the HOME screen.

@6 Power cable

Connect the plug of the power cable to an AC outlet of the correct voltage.

@7 Grounding screw

The AC power cord is a 3-wire type. If the AC outlet used is earthed (grounded), this device will be properly earthed as well.

Also, grounding the screw sometimes reduces hum and interference noise.

■ Supported I/O cards

You can remove the AES-IO card from the TXn’s rear panel, and install a separately sold MY (mini-YGDAI) card. As of Sep-

tember 2009, the following MY cards are supported. For the latest information, refer to the Yamaha pro audio website.

http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/

* When the card which supports Emulation mode is operating with the mode ON, the compatibility is the same as the emulated card.

Optional I/O cards

Card name Input/output format

Number of channels

Auto Scan Mode/

Redundant Backup

Input/output connector

Inputs Outputs

AES-IO (attached) AES/EBU 2 2 ✓ XLR-3-31, XLR-3-32

MY4-AD Analog input 4 — — XLR-3-31

MY8-AD24 Analog input 8 — — TRS phone

MY8-AD96 Analog input 8 — — D-sub 25-pin

MY4-DA Analog output — 4 — XLR-3-32

MY8-DA96 Analog output — 8 — D-sub 25-pin

MY8-ADDA96 Analog input/output 8 8 — Euroblock

MY8-AE AES/EBU 8 8 ✓ D-sub 25-pin

MY8-AE96 AES/EBU 8 8 ✓ D-sub 25-pin

MY8-AE96S AES/EBU 8 8 ✓ D-sub 25-pin

MY8-AEB AES/EBU 8 8 ✓ BNC

MY16-AE AES/EBU 16 16 ✓ D-sub 25-pin

MY16-CII CobraNet 16 16 — RJ-45

MY16-ES64 EtherSound 16 16 — * RJ-45

MY16-MD64 MADI 16 16 — * BNC, SC ﬁber

MY16-EX Expansion card 16 16 — * RJ-45

AVY16-ES

EtherSound made by

AuviTran Corp.

16 16 — RJ-45

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Controls and Connectors

■ Removing and installing a card

To remove and install a card, proceed as follows.

1. Make sure that the power of the TXn is turned off.

2. Loosen the screws that fasten the slot, and remove the installed card.

Keep the removed card in a safe place.

3. Align the two edges of the card to be installed with the guide rails inside the slot, and insert the card into the

slot.

Push the card all the way into the slot so that the contacts of the card are correctly mated with the connector inside the slot.

4. Fasten the card using the screws attached to the card.

Be aware that malfunctions or faulty operation may occur if the card is not fastened.

•You must turn off the ampliﬁer’s power switch before removing and installing a card. Otherwise, malfunctions or electric

shock may occur.

Guide rail

CAUTION

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Controls and Connectors

To ensure adequate cooling air intake, the ﬁlter elements must be cleaned when they have become clogged. Follow

the description below to clean each of the ﬁlter elements.

1. Make sure that the power to the ampliﬁer is turned off.

2. Disconnect the power cable from the AC outlet.

3. Remove the two screws that fasten the front ﬁlter grill, and remove the grill.

4. Remove the ﬁlter element, and wash it in plain water. If the ﬁlter element is exceptionally dirty, mild deter-

gent may be used.

5. Dry the ﬁlter element completely.

•Never replace the ﬁlter element while it is still wet.

6. Replace the ﬁlter element on the air intake, hook the front ﬁlter grill on the ampliﬁer, and secure it using the

screws. (The replacement part number of the ﬁlter element is WN311200.)

Cleaning the air ﬁlters

CAUTION

Filter elementFront ﬁlter grill

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Panel Operations

■ About the Display

■ Switching Screens

By pressing a function button you can move to the screen indicated above that button. By pressing the [HOME] button you can

move to the HOME screen. By pressing the [EXIT] button you can move to the screen one level above.

■ Editing the Parameters

Use encoders A and B to move to the parameter that you want to edit, and use encoder B to edit the value.

• If you edit a parameter in the UTILITY screen, press the [ENTER] button when you ﬁnish editing. If you move to a differ-

ent screen without pressing the [ENTER] button, your change will not be applied.

■ Adjusting the Attenuation

When the display shows the attenuator (i.e., in the HOME screen or the METER screen), you can use encoders A and B to

adjust each channel’s attenuation.

• If the display shows a screen other than the HOME screen or METER screen, encoders A and B are used to set param-

eters.

Basic Operations

Shows an alert message if an alert event occurs

such as an abnormality in the ampliﬁer.

Shows the contents of the selected screen.

Shows the names of the screens assigned to

the function buttons.

NOTE

Attenuator

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Screen Structure

METER

SETTING

• ANA INPUT VOLTAGE

• SLOT INPUT VOLTAGE

• SP OUTPUT VOLTAGE

• SP OUTPUT POWER

• SP OUTPUT IMPEDANCE

• SLOT OUTPUT METER

• THERMAL

UTILITY

• Device Setup

• Word Clock Setup

• Information

• Network Setup

• LCD Setup

• Front Panel Operation

• Scene Setup

• Misc Setup

SCENE

• RECALL

• STORE

• EDIT

• CLEAR

• General

• Signal Path

• Signal Chain

• Calibration

• Limiter

• Sensitivity/Amp Gain

• Stereo/Bridge/Parallel

• Attenuation Link

• Input Redundancy

• Analog Input Signal Chain

• Slot Input Signal Chain

• Output Signal Chain

• Input Router

• Input On/Off

• 4x4 Matrix Mixer

• 8Band Input EQ

• Input Delay

• Oscillator Mix

• Speaker Processor

• Output Router

• ANA INPUT VOLTAGE

• SLOT INPUT VOLTAGE

• SP OUTPUT VOLTAGE

• SP OUTPUT POWER

• SP OUTPUT IMPEDANCE

• SLOT OUTPUT METER

• THERMAL

• X-Over Input Level

• X-Over Polarity

• X-Over

• Output Delay

• 6Band Output EQ

• Output Level

• Mute On/Off

• Limiter

• RECALL

LIB.

• Calibrate by Pilot Tone

• Calibrate by Prog Source

• Voltage Limiter

• Power Limiter

• Limiter Gain Reduction

HOME Screen

METER Screen

UTILITY Screen

MENU Screen

SCENE Screen

SETTING Screen

General

Signal Path

Signal Chain

Calibration

Limiter

Speaker Processor

Library

Encoder

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*Scene..........The settings listed above, such as Standby/Power-On or mute (with the exception of UTILITY), are called a “scene”. By recalling a scene, the

saved settings can be immediately applied to the ampliﬁers.

Operations that can be Performed from the Panel

Category Subcategory Explanation

METER

(page 16)

ANA INPUT VOLTAGE Shows the input level from the analog input connectors.

SLOT INPUT VOLTAGE Shows the input level from the slot.

SP OUTPUT VOLTAGE Shows the output level from the [SPEAKERS] connectors.

SP OUTPUT POWER Shows the output power from the [SPEAKERS] connectors.

SP OUTPUT IMPEDANCE Shows the output impedance from the [SPEAKERS] connectors.

SLOT OUTPUT METER Shows the output level to the slot.

THERMAL Shows the heat sink temperature.

UTILITY

(page 19)

Device Setup Makes settings to distinguish the ampliﬁer on a network.

Word Clock Setup Sets the word clock.

Information Shows information about the ampliﬁer.

Network Setup Speciﬁes the IP address and other settings for using the ampliﬁer in a

network.

LCD Setup Speciﬁes the display settings.

Front Panel Operation Turns panel operation lock on/off.

Scene Setup Makes scene* settings.

Misc Setup Sets the ampliﬁer’s internal clock, etc.

(page 24)

General Sensitivity/Amp Gain Sets the input sensitivity/gain.

Stereo/Bridge/Parallel Speciﬁes the ampliﬁer’s mode (Stereo/Bridge/Parallel).

Attenuation Link Speciﬁes whether attenuator operation will be linked between channels

A and B.

Input Redundancy Speciﬁes the redundant connection mode, etc.

Signal Path Makes settings for the equalizer, delay, crossover, and others that pro-

cess the audio signal. Speaker Processor libraries can also be recalled.

Signal Chain Analog Input Signal Chain Makes settings for checking whether the audio signal is being correctly

input from the analog connectors.

Slot Input Signal Chain Makes settings for checking whether the audio signal is being correctly

input from the slot.

Output Signal Chain Makes settings for checking the status of output from the [SPEAKERS]

connectors.

Calibration Calibrate by Pilot Tone Uses a pilot tone to measure the impedance of the connected speakers.

Calibrate by Prog Source Uses an audio signal to measure the impedance of the connected

speakers.

Limiter Voltage Limiter Makes settings for the limiter.

Power Limiter

Limiter Gain Reduction Speciﬁes whether the limiter will be linked between channels A and B.

SCENE

(page 40)

Recall Recalls a scene*.

Store Stores a scene*.

Edit Edits a scene*.

Clear Clears a scene*.

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Panel Operations

When an alert event occurs related to the ampliﬁer’s audio, such as when an abnormality has occurred in the

ampliﬁer, an alert message will appear in the upper part of the display. At this time the [ALERT] indicator of each

channel will also light.

If Amp Editor is being used online, the alert message will also appear in Amp Editor.

When an alert event occurs, it will be recorded in the event log of the ampliﬁer itself, and the recorded event log can be viewed

in Amp Editor’s “Event Log” dialog box.

In Amp Editor’s “Alert Setup” dialog box you can enable/disable alert events and select their types. If an alert type is set to

Information, the alert message will not appear in the display.

For details on the content of each alert and the appropriate measures to take, refer to the Amp Editor Owner’s Manual.

For details about the alert messages appearing when certain malfunctions are suspected to have occurred, you can also refer to

“Alert Message List (Excerpt)” (page 56).

This shows information such as the currently selected scene name and attenuation. This screen will appear imme-

diately after you power-on the ampliﬁer. You can also access it by pressing the [HOME] button, or by pressing the

[EXIT] button several times. You can also move from this screen to various other screens.

• As a shortcut from the HOME screen, you can hold down one of the following buttons for three (or one) seconds or longer

to execute the corresponding function (page 7).

[HOME] button : Switch power between Standby/On

[EXIT] button : Reset the FAULT OUTPUT connector

[ENTER] button : Access the UTILITY screen Device Setup

[HOME] + [EXIT] button : Temporarily defeats panel lock

q Scene information

This shows the number and name of the currently recalled scene. The scene name can be speciﬁed in the SCENE screen

(page 42) or in Amp Editor. Instead of the scene name, you can choose to display the library name for the Speaker Proces-

sor component (page 24).

When you edit a parameter after recalling or storing a scene, an EDIT symbol will appear above the scene number.

w Gain

This indicates the currently speciﬁed gain for each channel. The gain can be adjusted in the MENU screen (page 24).

e Attenuation

This indicates the current attenuation for each channel. You can use encoders A/B to adjust the attenuation for each channel.

Alert Messages

HOME Screen

Alert message

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Panel Operations

This shows the input/output levels of the audio signal, and the status of the power supply. As when you’re in the

HOME screen, you can use encoders A/B to adjust the attenuation of each channel.

To access the METER screen, access the HOME screen and press the left-most function button (METER). You can

change the meter type by using the left-most function button (PREV) and right-most function button (NEXT).

q Level meter

This shows the name of the currently selected meter type and the meter for each channel. The “<” “>” beside the meter are

threshold values.

• When the input level from an analog input jack or slot exceeds the maximum value of digital signal, the top segment of

the meter will light.

w Gain

This indicates the currently speciﬁed gain for each channel. The gain can be adjusted in the MENU screen (page 24).

e Attenuation

This indicates the current attenuation for each channel. You can use encoders A/B to adjust the attenuation for each channel.

● Meter types that can be shown

The display units can be speciﬁed in the SETTING screen (page 17).

METER Screen

Meter type Display unit Explanation

ANA INPUT VOLTAGE dBFS, dBu, V Input level from the analog jack

SLOT INPUT VOLTAGE dBFS Input level from the slot

SP OUTPUT VOLTAGE dBu, V Speaker output level

SP OUTPUT POWER W Speaker output power

SP OUTPUT IMPEDANCE Ω Speaker output impedance

SLOT OUTPUT METER dBFS Slot output level

THERMAL % Heat sink temperature of ampliﬁer section

NOTE

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Panel Operations

For each meter type, this screen lets you specify various parameters for alert detection, peak hold, and display

units.

● Setting procedure

1. In the HOME screen, press the left-most function button (METER) to access the METER screen.

2. Use the function buttons (PREV/NEXT) to access the screen for the meter whose settings you want to change.

3. Press the second-from-right function button (SETTING) to access the SETTING screen for that meter.

4. Press the second-from-left function button (CH A/B or CH 1/2) to access the settings for the channel that you

want to edit.

5. Use encoder A to move the cursor to the parameter that you want to edit, and encoder B to edit the parameter

value.

The edited parameter value will be reﬂected by the ampliﬁer in real time.

SETTING Screen

Channel whose settings you will edit

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● Parameters that can be edited

The parameters that can be edited will depend on the meter type.

* The setting range will differ depending on the meter type.

Parameter Range Explanation

Detect Enable ON/OFF Speciﬁes whether alert detection will be enabled or disabled. An alert

message will be displayed if a point exceeding the speciﬁed value (Alert

Min/Max TH) is detected for the speciﬁed number of times (Detect

Count) within the speciﬁed duration (Detect Time). Detection is in 2 ms

intervals.

Alert Min TH * Speciﬁes the lower threshold value for the alert.

Alert Max TH * Speciﬁes the upper threshold value for the alert.

Detect Time 1–10s Speciﬁes the time during which points exceeding the threshold value will

be counted.

Detect Count 1–100 Speciﬁes the number of times that a point exceeding the threshold value

must be counted in order to trigger an alert.

Peak Hold ON/OFF Turns peak hold on/off.

Unit * Speciﬁes the display unit for the meter.

now

Time

Value

Max TH

Min TH

= Detect Count

Detect Time

Alert detection parameters

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Panel Operations

Here you can make settings for the ampliﬁer itself and for the network.

● Setting procedure

1. In the HOME screen, press the second-from-left function button (UTILITY) to access the UTILITY screen.

2. Use the function buttons (PREV/NEXT) to access the screen for the sub-category whose settings you want to

change.

3. Use encoder A to move the cursor to the parameter that you want to edit, and encoder B to edit the parameter

value.

4. If the parameter value is blinking, press the [ENTER] button to conﬁrm the value.

Non-blinking parameter values are reﬂected by the ampliﬁer in real time.

■ Device Setup

Here you can specify identiﬁers for distinguishing the ampliﬁer on a network.

•You can also access this screen from the HOME screen by holding down the [ENTER] button for three seconds or longer.

UTILITY Screen

Parameter name Range Explanation

Device ID 0–255 This is an ID for uniquely identifying the device within a network.

Identify ON/OFF Lights the [Identify] button of the corresponding ampliﬁer in Amp Editor’s

Tree View window.

Label — Displays the label (name) of this ampliﬁer as assigned by Amp Editor.

NOTE

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■ Word Clock Setup

Here you can select the master word clock that will synchronize digital audio signal processing.

q Fs

Indicates the current word clock frequency.

w Int

The status of the internal word clock. There are four possibilities: 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz / 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz. The default setting

is 96 kHz.

e Slot

The word clock status of the card inserted in the slot. Normally, the reference word clock signal is transmitted from a single

device, and the other devices will receive and synchronize to this word clock signal.

• If a card with a built-in SRC (sampling rate converter) is installed, select the master word clock from other than the chan-

nels with the SRC enabled.

r Auto Scan Mode

This speciﬁes whether the master clock will be switched automatically when a valid word clock is no longer being input to

the port that’s assigned as the master clock, or when a port of the slot is found to have a valid word clock being input while

the internal word clock is selected.

If this setting is ON, the master clock will automatically be switched according to the following order of priority.

1. The selected port of the slot

2. The internal word clock

•For some types of installed I/O card (e.g., for an AD card), Auto Scan Mode will not operate even if this setting is ON.

Refer to “Supported I/O cards” (page 9) to check if your I/O card supports Auto Scan Mode.

• If two TXn ampliﬁers are bi-directionally connected via a digital I/O card (e.g., separately sold AES/EBU cards connected

via the D-sub 25 pin connectors), and if Auto Scan Mode is ON for both units, the word clock will loop, and will no longer

lock. In this case, turn Auto Scan Mode OFF for one of the TXn ampliﬁers.

● Setting procedure

1. Use encoder A to move the cursor to the port (Int or Slot) that you want to assign as the master clock.

2. Press the [ENTER] button to switch the master clock.

A word clock is being input, and can be selected as the master clock.

A valid word clock is not being input (and cannot be selected as the master clock).

A word clock is being input, but is not synchronized with the master clock.

Selected as the master clock.

Selected as the master clock, but a valid clock is not being input.

An invalid channel of the slot, an analog I/O card is installed, or no card is installed.

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■ Information

This screen shows information about the ampliﬁer. This is only for display, and contains no editable parameters.

■ Network Setup

Here you can specify the IP address and other settings for using the ampliﬁer in a network.

Parameter name Explanation

Battery Indicates the state of the internal backup battery in four levels: “OK,” “Low Battery,” “Critical Battery,”

or “No Battery.” If “Critical Battery” or “No Battery” is shown, immediately save the data to a computer

or other external device, and then ask a Yamaha dealer to replace the backup battery.

Version Indicates the ﬁrmware version.

Serial No. Indicates the serial number of the ampliﬁer.

Slot Indicates the name of the card installed in the slot. By default, an AES-IO card is installed.

Parameter name Range Explanation

IP Address Mode DHCP/Manual Speciﬁes whether the IP address will be set automatically from Amp

Editor or the DHCP server (DHCP), or set manually (Manual).

IP Address 001.000.000.001–

223.255.255.254

Indicates the IP address for Auto mode.

Speciﬁes the IP address for Manual mode. If you attempt to specify an

invalid address, the setting will be cancelled even if you press the

[ENTER] button.

MAC Address — Indicates the MAC address.

IP Control Port No. 49152–49407 Speciﬁes the Ethernet port number that will be used for remote control

from an external remote controller via the dedicated communication pro-

tocol. All devices in the network can communicate over the same port

number. Change the port number if the same port number is used for

other devices (other than TXn).

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■ LCD Setup

Here you can adjust the display’s contrast and backlight.

■ Front Panel Operation

Here you can turns panel operation lock on/off. By locking panel operations you can prevent unintended operation.

• This setting restricts only panel operation of the ampliﬁer itself; it does not affect control from an external device such as

Amp Editor.

q Panel

This speciﬁes the panel lock setting (locks all panel operations including the [MUTE] button and attenuation adjustments).

• Normal : Panel lock (locking of all panel operations) will be turned off.

• View Only : Parameters cannot be changed from the front panel. Only display-related operations can be performed.

• Full Lock : The front panel will be inoperable.

w MUTE Key

This locks mute operations by the [MUTE] button. This can be set only if the Panel setting is Normal.

e Att. Dial

This locks attenuation adjustments by the A/B encoders. This can be set only if the Panel setting is Normal.

Parameter name Range Explanation

Contrast 0–100% Speciﬁes the display contrast.

Backlight ON/Auto OFF Speciﬁes the lit status of the display’s backlight. With the Auto OFF set-

ting, the backlight will light when a panel operation is performed, and will

go dark ten seconds after the panel operation has ended. Similarly, the

backlight will go dark ten seconds after panel operations have ended

when the power supply is in Standby mode as well.

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● Setting the Lock

1. Use encoder A to move the cursor to the lock that you want to set, and use encoder B to change the setting.

The parameter you switched will blink.

2. Press the [ENTER] button. The lock will be applied.

● Temporarily defeating panel lock

Here’s how you can temporarily defeat the panel lock. Even if the lock is temporarily defeated, it will again be set the next time

the power is turned on.

• If you want to clear panel lock, defeat the lock as explained below, and then set Panel to Normal.

1. Simultaneously hold down the [HOME] button and [EXIT] button for at least three seconds.

A message of “Unlock panel” will appear.

2. Press the [ENTER] button.

Panel lock will be temporarily (until the power is turned on again) defeated.

■ Scene Setup

Here you can make settings related to scene recall.

Parameter name Range Explanation

Scene Recall Enable/Disable Speciﬁes whether scene recall via front panel operations will be

allowed. This will not affect control from an external device such as Amp

Editor.

EMG Scene Setup OFF, 00–49 Speciﬁes the scene number that will be recalled when the EMG (Emer-

gency) signal is received from an external controller. If this is OFF, a

scene will not be recalled even if an EMG signal is received.

Last Memory Resume ON/OFF Speciﬁes what will happen when the power is turned on. If this is ON,

the unit will start up with the settings that were in effect when the power

was last turned off. If this is OFF, the unit will start up by recalling the

scene of the scene number that was being used when the power was

last turned off.

NOTE

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■ Misc Setup

Here you can set the ampliﬁer’s internal clock, etc.

Here you can make general settings for the ampliﬁer in each category such as checking for broken connections,

measuring the speaker impedance, and settings for protection conditions.

● Setting procedure

1. In the HOME screen, press the second-from-right function button (MENU) to access the MENU screen.

2. Use encoder A or B to select the sub-category that you want to edit, and press the [ENTER] button to access

the screen for that sub-category.

Parameter name Range Explanation

Clock Day-Month-Year

Hour:Minute

Sets the ampliﬁer’s internal clock. This is used when recording the event

log. If daylight saving time has been enabled from Amp Editor, “DST”

will appear before the day. This can be set at a speciﬁc time everyday

from Amp Editor.

HOME screen Mode SCENE/LIBRARY Speciﬁes whether the name shown in the HOME screen will be the

scene name or the Speaker Processor’s library name.

MENU Screen

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3. Use encoder A to move the cursor to the parameter that you want to edit, and encoder B to edit the parameter

value.

4. If the parameter value is blinking, press the [ENTER] button to conﬁrm the value.

Non-blinking parameter values are reﬂected by the ampliﬁer in real time.

■ General

Here you can make general settings for the ampliﬁer, such as gain/input sensitivity and amp mode.

● Sensitivity/Amp Gain

● Stereo/Bridge/Parallel

● Attenuation Link

Parameter name Range Explanation

Amp Gain 19.8–43.8 dB Speciﬁes the gain of each channel. The gain and input sensitivity are

linked; you may edit either one.

Sensitivity TX6n: 24.0–0.0 dBu

TX5n: 22.6– -1.4 dBu

TX4n: 21.4– -2.6 dBu

Speciﬁes the input sensitivity of each channel. Since the maximum out-

put is different for each model, the settable range will differ for each

model. The gain and input sensitivity are linked; you may edit either

one.

Gain Mode Link ON/OFF Speciﬁes whether the gain and input sensitivity settings will be linked

between channels.

Standby/On Standby/On Switches the power between Standby and On modes. Standby is a

state in which the speaker output’s power amp section is off (operation

other than speaker output will continue).

Parameter name Range Explanation

Amp Mode Stereo The ampliﬁer will operate in stereo, with channels A and B indepen-

dent.

Bridge The ampliﬁer will operate as a monaural high-power ampliﬁer that

bridge-connects the speaker output’s power amp sections, with the out-

put signal from the channel A speaker processor as the source.

Parallel The ampliﬁer will operate as a two-channel monaural ampliﬁer, with the

output signal from the channel A speaker processor as the source.

Parameter name Range Explanation

Att Link ON/OFF Speciﬁes whether the attenuator settings will be linked between chan-

nels.

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● Input Redundancy

Here you can make settings for a redundant connection (duplicate audio connections) that uses both the analog input signal and

the digital (slot) input signal. If the digital input audio is interrupted by a broken connection or other problem, the ampliﬁer can

automatically switch to the analog input (Backup), or the ampliﬁer can automatically switch to the analog input simply when an

analog audio input signal is detected (Override).

■ Signal Path

Refer to the “SIGNAL PATH Screen” (page 30).

Parameter name Range Explanation

Mode OFF, Backup,

Override

Speciﬁes the redundant connection mode.

Backup : The input signal from the card installed in the slot will be the main signal; if the

input from the card becomes unlocked, the ampliﬁer will automatically switch

to the input from the analog jack. Refer to “Supported I/O cards” (page 9) to

check if your I/O card supports the Backup mode.

Override : The input signal from the card installed in the slot will be the main signal; if

input from the analog jack is detected, the ampliﬁer will automatically switch to

the input from the analog jack.

Auto Return ON/OFF When using Backup mode, this speciﬁes whether the slot input will be re-enabled when the

interrupted slot input has recovered.

When using Override mode, this speciﬁes whether the slot input will be re-enabled when the

analog input is interrupted.

Ovrrid Ch Link ON/OFF When using Override mode, this speciﬁes whether both channels will switch together (ON) or

separately (OFF) when analog input is detected as being present or absent.

Ovrrid Thrsld -30.0–0.0 dBFS When using Override mode, this speciﬁes the input level threshold value used to determine

the presence or absence of analog input.

Auto Rtn Delay 0–60 s When using Override mode with Auto Return ON, this speciﬁes the time from when an inter-

ruption in the analog input is detected until the ampliﬁer switches to the digital input.

Redundancy

Gain/

Sens.

[Analog

Input A]

[Analog

Input B]

ADC

Matrix

Mixer

Slot

Input

Router

Pol.

ADC

Gain

Redundancy

Gain/

Sens.

[Analog

Input A]

[Analog

Input B]

ADC

Matrix

Mixer

Pol.

ADC

Redundancy

Gain/

Sens.

[Analog

Input A]

[Analog

Input B]

ADC

Matrix

Mixer

Pol.

ADC

Slot

Input

RouterGain

Slot

Input

RouterGain

●

Input Redundant OFF

●

Backup mode (normal state)

●

Override mode (normal state)

●

When digital input signal becomes

unlocked in Backup mode

●

When analog input signal is

detected in Override mode

Both of the analog and digital signals are

input into the 4x4 Matrix Mixer.

Only the digital signal is input into the 4x4

Matrix Mixer.

Only the analog signal is input into the 4x4

Matrix Mixer.

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■ Signal Chain

Here you can make settings for checking whether the input or output has been interrupted by a broken connection, etc.

● Analog Input Signal Chain/Slot Input Signal Chain

Here you can make settings to specify how a pilot tone supplied from the external device will be detected to determine whether

the input has been interrupted by a broken connection, etc. The settings for the Analog Input and the Slot Input are separate, but

the items to be set are identical.

● Output Signal Chain

Here you can specify how the speaker output impedance will be detected to determine whether the output has been interrupted

by a broken connection or a failed speaker. By outputting a pilot tone, the impedance can be detected reliably without relying

on the audio signal output.

• The impedance and output level cannot be detected when the output level is lowered by the attenuator.

Parameter name Range Explanation

Enable ON/OFF Enables/disables monitoring of input interruptions. If a pilot tone greater than the level spec-

iﬁed by Detection TH could not be detected within the time speciﬁed by Detection Time, it will

be determined that the input has been interrupted.

Detect TH -80.0–0.0 dBFS Speciﬁes the threshold value for the pilot tone input level.

Detect Time 0–100 s Speciﬁes the detection time for the pilot tone. If the pilot tone was not detected within the

speciﬁed time interval, it will be determined that the input has been interrupted.

Frequency 5 Hz–40.000 kHz Speciﬁes the center frequency of the pilot tone. If the sampling frequency is 44.1/48 kHz, a

pilot tone above 20 kHz cannot be detected appropriately.

Notch On ON/OFF Enables/disables the notch ﬁlter that eliminates the frequency component of the pilot tone so

that the pilot tone will not be output by the ampliﬁer.

Notch Q 0.10–63.0 Speciﬁes the width of the notch ﬁlter’s frequency band.

Detected Lvl — Indicates the level of the detected pilot tone.

Parameter name Range Explanation

Frequency Type 5 Hz & 20 kHz,

10 Hz & 20 kHz

Speciﬁes the center frequency (5 Hz or 10 Hz) for the low-frequency component of the pilot

tone that is output to the speaker. The high-frequency component is ﬁxed at 20 kHz.

With the exception of Detect Time, the parameters listed below are displayed and edited

separately for the high-frequency component (High) and low-frequency component (Low).

Tone Level -17.8–22.22 dBu Speciﬁes the output level of the pilot tone.

Enable ON/OFF Enables/disables monitoring of output interruptions.

Detect ImpMax 0.0–250.0 Ω Speciﬁes the upper threshold value of the impedance that is detected. If the speciﬁed value

is exceeded, it will be determined that the output has been interrupted.

Detect ImpMin 0.0–250.0 Ω Speciﬁes the lower threshold value of the impedance that is detected. If the measurement

falls below the speciﬁed value, it will be determined that the output has been interrupted.

Detect TH -17.8–22.22 dBu Speciﬁes the lower threshold value of the level that is detected. If the measurement falls

below the speciﬁed value, it will be determined that the output has been interrupted.

Detect Time 0–100 s Specify the interval (in seconds) at which checking for interrupted output will occur. If the

value is shorter than the time required for one measurement (approx. 0.5–8.0 seconds), the

measurement time will take effect instead.

Detected Lvl — Indicates the current output level value.

Detected Imp — Indicates the current impedance value.

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■ Calibration

Here you can detect the impedance value of the speaker connected to each channel, and apply the result to the alert settings

(Signal Chain threshold values).

• The impedance and output level cannot be detected when the output level is lowered by the attenuator.

● Calibrate by Pilot Tone

This performs the measurements using a pilot tone generated by the amp.

● Calibrate by Prog Source

This performs the measurements by outputting an audio source (program source) other than the pilot tone.

Parameter name Range Explanation

Frequency Type 5 Hz & 20 kHz,

10 Hz & 20 kHz

Speciﬁes the center frequency (5 Hz or 10 Hz) for the low-frequency

component of the pilot tone that is output to the speaker. The high-fre-

quency component is ﬁxed at 20 kHz.

With the exception of Start and Apply, the parameters listed below are

displayed and edited separately for the high-frequency component

(High) and low-frequency component (Low).

Enable ON/OFF Turns pilot tone output on/off.

Calibration Start Start Starts detection of level and impedance.

Detected Lvl — Indicates the detected level.

Detected Imp — Indicates the detected impedance value.

Apply Apply Based on the detected level and impedance value, settings will be

made for the Output Signal Chain screen (page 27) parameters Fre-

quency Type, Tone Level, Detect ImpMax (double the detected imped-

ance value), Detect ImpMin (half the detected impedance value), and

Detect TH (the detected level divided by √2).

Parameter name Range Explanation

Calibration Start Start Starts detection of impedance.

Detected Lvl — Indicates the detected impedance value.

Apply Apply Based on the detected impedance value, settings will be made for the

alert’s upper threshold value (double the detected impedance) and

lower threshold value (half the detected impedance).

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■ Limiter

Here you can specify the limiter conditions for the ampliﬁer.

● Voltage Limiter

These settings specify how the limiter will be controlled by the output voltage.

● Power Limiter

These settings specify how the limiter will be controlled by the output power.

● Limiter Gain Reduction

Parameter name Range Explanation

On ON/OFF Turns the voltage limiter on/off.

Threshold 0.0–45.0 dBu Speciﬁes the upper threshold value for the output voltage.

Attack 1–100 ms Speciﬁes the time over which 20 dB of attenuation will be applied after

the threshold value is exceeded.

Release 0.01–10.00 s Speciﬁes the time over which the voltage that had been attenuated will

be returned to the original level after falling back to below the threshold

value.

Parameter name Range Explanation

On ON/OFF Turns the power limiter on/off.

Threshold TX6n: 10–4800 W

TX5n: 10–4200 W

TX4n: 10–3600 W

Speciﬁes the upper threshold value for the output power.

Parameter name Range Explanation

A/B Link ON/OFF Speciﬁes whether the limiter will be linked between channels. If this is

ON, the limiter of the other channel will also operate when the limiter of

one channel operates.

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Here you can edit the components (equalizer, delay, crossover, etc.) that use the internal DSP to perform audio sig-

nal processing. This is displayed from the sub-category in the MENU screen.

•To check details on the SIGNAL PATH screen, we recommend that you use Amp Editor’s Signal Path window. The Amp

Editor’s Signal Path window allows you to view and edit the signal route and functions in a more graphical manner.

■ SIGNAL PATH Block Diagrams

SIGNAL PATH Screen

NOTE

Redundancy

Gain/

Sens.

[Analog

Input A]

[Analog

Input B]

[Speaker

Output B]

[Speaker Processor]

[Speaker

Output A]

ADC

Matrix

Mixer

Slot

Input

Router

Gain

Pol.

PEQ

Delay

OSC

X-

Over

Level Pol.

Delay PEQ Level MUTE Limiter

DAC Att.ProtectionMUTE

Amp

DAC Att.ProtectionMUTE

Amp

Router

Slot

Output

X-

Over

ADC

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● Setting procedure

1. In the HOME screen, press the second-from-right function button (MENU) to access the MENU screen.

2. Use encoder A or B to select “Signal Path,” and press the [ENTER] button to access the SIGNAL PATH

screen.

3. Use encoder A or B to select the component that you want to edit, and press the [ENTER] button to access the

screen for that component.

If you selected “SP Proc” (Speaker Processor), use encoder A or B to select the component you want to edit, and press the

[ENTER] button to access the screen for that component.

4. Press the second- or third-from-left function button to access the settings for the parameter (such as CH A/B

or SL CH 1/2) that you want to edit.

5. Use encoder A to move the cursor to the parameter that you want to edit, and encoder B to edit the parameter

value.

6. If the parameter value is blinking, press the [ENTER] button to conﬁrm the value.

Non-blinking parameter values are reﬂected by the ampliﬁer in real time.

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■ Recalling library settings (Speaker Processor only)

You can save Speaker Processor component settings from Amp Editor as library data, and recall the settings from the ampli-

ﬁer’s front panel. The library saves all parameters of the Speaker Processor components.

• By default, the library provides presets for Yamaha’s Installation series speakers.

•You can convert the library ﬁles created for the DME series or SP2060 by Amp Editor and use them.

1. In the SIGNAL PATH screen, use encoder A or B to select “SP Proc” (Speaker Processor), and press the

[ENTER] button to access the Speaker Processor screen.

2. Press the right-most function button (LIB.) to access the library screen.

3. Use encoder A or B to select the settings that you want to recall.

4. Press the second-from-left function button (CH A/B) to switch the recall-destination channel.

5. Press the left-most function button (RECALL).

The recall conﬁrmation screen will appear.

6. Press the [ENTER] button to execute the recall.

If you decide to cancel the operation, press the [EXIT] button.

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■ Slot Input Router

Here you can specify the routing and gain from the slot input to each input channel.

•To specify the routing to the input channel, press the second-from-right function button (SELECT 1/SELECT 2) to select

the input channel.

■ Input On/Off

Here you can turn the input to the 4x4 Matrix Mixer on/off for each input channel.

■ 4x4 Matrix Mixer

This is a 4-input 4-output mixer with the input channels and output channels arranged in a matrix.

Parameter name Range Explanation

Input Assign Slot Ch1 – Slot Ch16 Speciﬁes the routing from the slot input to each input channel.

Input Gain -24.0 dB – +24.0 dB Speciﬁes the gain from the slot input to each input channel.

Parameter name Range Explanation

In Polarity NORMAL, INVERTED Speciﬁes phase reversal for the signal of each input channel.

In Level -∞ –+10.00 dB Adjusts the level of each input channel.

Cross Point ON/OFF Turns on/off the send from each input channel to each output channel.

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■ 8Band Input EQ

This is an eight-band parametric equalizer that boosts or cuts the signal at the speciﬁed frequencies. For each channel, you can

make settings for each frequency band (BAND A–H).

■ Input Delay

Here you can specify a delay for the signal.

Parameter name Range Explanation

Type PEQ, L.SHELF 6,

L.SHELF 12,

H SHELF 6,

H SHELF 12, HPF, LPF

Selects the ﬁlter type. You cannot select the type for frequency bands

other than the ﬁrst and last (B–G). (They are ﬁxed at PEQ.) For details

on the ﬁlter types, refer to page 38.

Q 63.0–0.10 Speciﬁes the width of each frequency band.

Frequency 20.0 Hz–20.0 kHz Speciﬁes the center frequency of each frequency band.

Gain -18.0–+18.0 dB Speciﬁes the gain for each frequency band.

Bypass ON/OFF Turns bypass on/off for each frequency band.

EQ All Bands ON/OFF Turns the entire eight-band equalizer on/off.

Parameter name Range Explanation

On ON/OFF Turns the delay on/off.

Delay Time 0.00–1,300.00 ms Speciﬁes the delay time.

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■ Oscillator Mix

This is a mono-channel oscillator. It generates a sine wave, pink noise, or burst noise. This can also mix the audio input signal

and oscillator signal.

■ X-Over Input Level (Speaker Processor)

This adjusts the input level to the crossover in a range of -∞ – +10 dB.

■ X-Over Polarity (Speaker Processor)

This speciﬁes the phase reversal of the input signal to the crossover.

Parameter name Range Explanation

PGM To SP ON/OFF Switches on/off the input from the Input Delay to the mix point before

the Speaker Processor.

Osc To SP ON/OFF Switches on/off the input from the oscillator to the mix point before the

Speaker Processor.

Osc On ON/OFF Turns the oscillator on/off.

Osc Level -∞ –0.00 dB Speciﬁes the output signal level.

Wave Form SINE100 Hz,

SINE1 kHz,

SINE10 kHz,

PINK, BURST, Vari

Selects the waveform that will be generated. If you select SINE (sine

wave), you can also select a frequency. If you want to freely specify the

frequency of a sine wave, select Vari.

Vari Freq 20.0 Hz–20.0 kHz If you selected Vari as the Wave Form, this speciﬁes the frequency of

the sine wave that will be generated.

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■ X-Over (Speaker Processor)

Here you can apply a high-pass ﬁlter and low-pass ﬁlter to the signal, so that only a speciﬁc frequency region is allowed to pass.

Parameter name Range Explanation

LPF Freq 20.0 Hz–20 kHz Speciﬁes the cutoff frequency of the low-pass ﬁlter.

LPF Type Thru, 6 dB/Oct, 12 dB AdjGc,

12 dB But, 12 dB Bessl,

12 dB L-R, 18 dB AdjGc,

18 dB But, 18 dB Bessl,

24 dB AdjGc, 24 dB But,

24 dB Bessl, 24 dB L-R,

36 dB AdjGc, 36 dB But,

36 dB Bessl, 48 dB AdjGc,

48 dB But, 48 dB Bessl,

48 dB L-R

Selects the attenuation per octave and the ﬁlter type for the low-pass

ﬁlter. If you select [Thru], the ﬁlter will not be applied.

AdjGc : Adjustable Gain Control

But : Butterworth

Bessl : Bessel

L-R : Linkwitz Riley

LPF Gc -6–+6 dB Speciﬁes the gain at the cutoff frequency when Type is set to AdjGc.

HPF Freq 20.0 Hz–20.0 kHz Speciﬁes the cutoff frequency of the high-pass ﬁlter.

HPF Type Thru, 6 dB/Oct, 12 dB AdjGc,

12 dB But, 12 dB Bessl,

12 dB L-R, 18 dB AdjGc,

18 dB But, 18 dB Bessl,

24 dB AdjGc, 24 dB But,

24 dB Bessl, 24 dB L-R,

36 dB AdjGc, 36 dB But,

36 dB Bessl, 48 dB AdjGc,

48 dB But, 48 dB Bessl,

48 dB L-R

Selects the attenuation per octave and the ﬁlter type for the high-pass

ﬁlter. If you select [Thru], the ﬁlter will not be applied.

HPF Gc -6–+6 dB Speciﬁes the gain at the cutoff frequency when Type is set to AdjGc.

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■ Output Delay (Speaker Processor)

Here you can specify a delay for the signal.

■ 6Band Output EQ (Speaker Processor)

This is a six-band parametric equalizer that boosts or cuts the signal at the speciﬁed frequencies. For each channel, you can

make settings for each frequency band (BAND A–F).

Parameter name Range Explanation

On ON/OFF Turns the delay on/off.

Delay Time 0.00–500.00 ms Speciﬁes the delay time.

Parameter name Range Explanation

Type PEQ, L.SHELF 6,

L.SHELF 12,

H SHELF 6,

H SHELF 12,

HPF, LPF, APF 1st,

APF 2nd, Horn EQ

Selects the ﬁlter type.

Q 63.0–0.10 Speciﬁes the width of each frequency band.

Frequency 20.0 Hz–20.0 kHz Speciﬁes the center frequency of each frequency band.

Gain -18.0–+18.0 dB Speciﬁes the gain for each frequency band.

Bypass ON/OFF Turns bypass on/off for each frequency band.

EQ All Bands ON/OFF Turns the entire six-band equalizer on/off.

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● Filter types

• PEQ

This is a conventional parametric equalizer.

• L.SHELF (Low Shelving)

Without attenuating the low frequencies, this ﬁlter applies a ﬁxed amount of attenuation to the region above the cutoff

frequency. 6 and 12 (dB/Oct) specify the amount of attenuation per octave.

• H.SHELF (High Shelving)

Without attenuating the high frequencies, this ﬁlter applies a ﬁxed amount of attenuation to the region below the cutoff

frequency. 6 and 12 (dB/Oct) specify the amount of attenuation per octave.

• HPF (High Pass Filter)

A gently (12 dB/Oct) diminishing curve will be applied to the lower frequencies.

• LPF (Low Pass Filter)

A gently (12 dB/Oct) diminishing curve will be applied to the higher frequencies.

• APF (All Pass Filter)

This ﬁlter modiﬁes only the phase, passing the signal at all frequencies. This is used to correct the phase at the crossover

band. APF 1st will invert the phase 0°–180° and APF 2nd will invert the phase 0°–360°. For APF 2nd, you can adjust the

Q setting.

• Horn EQ

CD (Constant Directivity) horn speakers have the characteristic of rolling-off the level of the high-frequency range.

Horn EQ is an equalizer that compensates for this characteristic. For this reason, the Gain is limited to 0 dB or higher,

and the Frequency is limited to 500 Hz or higher.

■ Output Level (Speaker Processor)

This adjusts the output level in a range of -∞ – +10 dB.

■ Mute On/Off (Speaker Processor)

Turns output muting on/off.

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Panel Operations

■ Limiter (Speaker Processor)

This compresses signals exceeding the threshold at ∞:1, preventing signals higher than the threshold level from being output.

■ Output Router

Here you can specify the routing for the slot output. For each slot output channel, you can select from the following four types

of output points. For details on output points, refer to “SIGNAL PATH Block Diagrams” (page 30).

Parameter name Range Explanation

On ON/OFF Turns the limiter on/off.

Threshold -54–0 dB Speciﬁes the threshold value for the limiter.

Attack Mode Fast, Mid, Slow, Manual Selects the attack speed of the limiter. If the Manual setting is selected,

use the Attack setting below to specify the attack time. If Fast/Mid/Slow

is selected, the attack time is speciﬁed roughly according to the HPF

cutoff frequency of Speaker Processor’s Crossover.

Fast : 1/4 wavelength of cutoff frequency

Mid : 1/2 wavelength of cutoff frequency

Slow : 1 wavelength of cutoff frequency

Attack 0.0–120.0 ms Speciﬁes the attack time when Manual mode is selected.

Release Mode Fast, Mid, Slow, Manual Selects the release speed of the limiter. If the Manual setting is

selected, use the Release setting below to specify the release time. If

Fast/Mid/Slow is selected, the release time is speciﬁed roughly accord-

ing to the HPF cutoff frequency of Speaker Processor’s Crossover.

Fast : 4 wavelength of cutoff frequency

Mid : 8 wavelength of cutoff frequency

Slow : 16 wavelength of cutoff frequency

Release 3 ms–21.1 s Speciﬁes the release time when Manual mode is selected.

MTXOut3/4 Outputs 3/4 of the 4x4 Matrix Mixer

OscMixIn1/2 From outputs 1/2 of the 4x4 Matrix Mixer to immediately before mixing with the oscillator output

SpProcOutA/B Outputs A/B of the Speaker Processor.

OSC1/2 Oscillator outputs 1/2

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Panel Operations

Here you can save parameter settings as a scene, and recall them from the front panel or from Amp Editor.

A scene contains various ampliﬁer settings such as the Standby/Power-On status, the parameter values of the com-

ponents, and the threshold values of the alerts. 00 is the default setting scene (read-only).

To access the SCENE screen, access the HOME screen and press the right-most function button (SCENE).

• Scene names can be shown on the ampliﬁer’s display only in the following languages: English, German, French, Span-

ish, and Japanese. However, only English alphanumeric characters can be input from the ampliﬁer’s panel. If you want to

display a German, French, Spanish, or Japanese scene name, enter the name in Amp Editor’s “Scene Manager” dialog

box.

•You can also specify a scene for EMG (Emergency), which will be recalled when an EMG signal is received from an

external controller (page 23).

•For the current scene, the scene number will be highlighted.

■ Recalling a scene

Here’s how to recall the desired scene 00–49 from the scene list.

1. In the HOME screen, press the right-most function button (SCENE) to access the SCENE screen.

2. Use encoder A to select the scene number that you want to recall.

3. Press the left-most function button (RECALL).

The recall conﬁrmation screen will appear.

• If Scene Recall is set to Disable in the UTILITY screen Scene Setup, it won’t be possible to perform recall operations

from the front panel, so “RECALL” will not appear above the function button.

4. Press the [ENTER] button to execute the recall.

If you decide to cancel the operation, press the [EXIT] button.

The number of the recalled scene is highlighted (the current scene) in the SCENE screen.

• While settings are being applied to the ampliﬁer, the message “Do not turn off!” will be shown in the display. Never

power-off the ampliﬁer while this message is displayed.

SCENE Screen

NOTE

CAUTION

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Panel Operations

■ Storing a scene

Here’s how to store the ampliﬁer’s settings in a scene 01–49.

1. In the HOME screen, press the right-most function button (SCENE) to access the SCENE screen.

2. Use encoder A to select the scene number that you want to store.

3. Press the second function button from the left (STORE).

The store conﬁrmation screen will appear.

• If the scene is protected, it is not possible to store the scene. Press the second function button from the right (EDIT) to

turn protect Off before you store.

4. Use encoder A to move the cursor to the scene name, and turn encoder B to access the screen where you can

specify the scene name.

5. Specify the scene name by using encoder A to move the cursor location and using encoder B to select the

desired characters.

You can also use the function buttons to insert a character at the cursor location (INS), or to delete a character (DEL).

6. When you’ve ﬁnished specifying the scene name, press the second function button from the left (OK) to

return to the conﬁrmation screen.

7. As necessary, use encoder A to select Protect and encoder B to turn the protect setting on/off.

8. Press the [ENTER] button to execute the Store operation.

The number of the stored scene is highlighted (the current scene) in the SCENE screen.

NOTE

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Panel Operations

■ Editing a scene

Here’s how to edit the scene name or turn the protect setting on/off for each scene 01–49.

1. In the HOME screen, press the right-most function button (SCENE) to access the SCENE screen.

2. Use encoder A to select the scene number that you want to edit.

3. Press the second function button from the right (EDIT).

The same conﬁrmation screen as for Scene Store will appear.

Then edit the scene name or protect setting in the same way as when storing a scene, and when you are ﬁnished press the

[ENTER] button to execute your edits (page 41).

■ Erasing a scene (Clear)

Here’s how to clear a scene 01–49. However, you cannot clear the current scene.

1. In the HOME screen, press the right-most function button (SCENE) to access the SCENE screen.

2. Use encoder A to select the scene number that you want to clear.

3. Press the right-most function button (CLEAR).

The Scene Clear conﬁrmation screen will appear.

• If the current scene is selected, [CLEAR] will not appear because the current scene cannot be erased.

4. Press the [ENTER] button to execute the Clear operation.

• While settings are being applied to the ampliﬁer, the message “Do not turn off!” will be shown in the display.

Never power-off the ampliﬁer while this message is displayed.

NOTE

CAUTION

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Panel Operations

Here’s how to initialize the ampliﬁer’s internal memory. As desired, you can initialize two types of data.

• User Data : All user data except for the event log and the Speaker Processor library will be initialized.

• Library : Only the Speaker Processor library will be initialized.

• When you initialize the internal memory, the settings that had been saved in internal memory up to that point will be lost.

Use caution when performing the following steps.

1. Power-off the TXn.

2. While holding down the [HOME] button, turn on the power; the Initialize screen will appear.

3. Use encoder A to select the data that you want to initialize, and press the [ENTER] button to execute the Ini-

tialize operation.

When initialization is completed, the ampliﬁer will automatically restart.

• During initialization, the message “Do not turn off!” will be shown in the display.

Never power-off the ampliﬁer while this message is displayed.

Initializing the internal memory

CAUTION

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System Connection Examples

Here is an example of multiple ampliﬁers connected in a daisy-chain via analog audio signals or digital audio sig-

nals (e.g., AES/EBU).

In the case of analog connection, daisy-chain the [THRU] jack and [IN] jack.

In the case of digital connection (the standard AES-IO card), daisy-chain the [THRU] jack and [IN] jack, or the

[OUT] jack and [IN] jack. The [THRU] jack will output the input signal without change, and the [OUT] jack will

output the signal with processing applied.

In order to monitor and control the ampliﬁers from Amp Editor, use Ethernet cables to connect the computer to each ampliﬁer.

This allows you to monitor and control all of the amps in the workspace from a single computer.

In the case of digital connections, you’ll need to make word clock settings (page 20). Specify whether you want the slot’s

CH 1/2 to be the master clock, or turn Auto Scan Mode on.

Daisy-chain connection via analog or digital audio

Network switch

Amp control

TXn

Amp Editor

Computer

Amp control

TXn TXn

Mixer

THRU/

OUT

THRU/

OUT

ININ

Analog audio

Digital audio

Analog audio

Digital audio

Analog audio

Digital audio

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System Connection Examples

■ Thru-output for digital connections

For digital connections (the standard AES-IO card), the “thru” output from the [IN] jack to the [THRU] jack will be a signal

that has passed through the buffer if the power is on, or a signal that bypasses the buffer if the power is off.

If the power is on, the signal is regenerated in the buffer, theoretically allowing daisy-chain connection of any number of units.

At this time, a slight latency occurs (40 nsec when operating at 96 kHz), but even if ten units are connected this will be only 400

nsec (a mere 0.14 mm when calculated as a difference in distance).

If the power is off (or if the power will not turn on because the ampliﬁer has malfunctioned), a relay circuit will bypass the

buffer and directly “thru-output” the input signal so that the signal to the daisy-chained ampliﬁers connected downstream is not

interrupted. At this time, there will be a slight interruption in the sound due to the switching of the relay circuit. (Power-on ➝

off will take approximately 200 ms, and power off ➝ on will take approximately 10 ms.)

■ Regarding digital connections

When using a digital connection (the standard AES-IO card), please note the following points regarding connection cables.

•You must use a 110Ω digital cable to make digital connections. Do not use an analog mic cable. Although the same XLR con-

nector as for analog connections is used, take care not to inadvertently connect a digital signal and analog signal.

•A high-quality 110Ω digital cable can be extended to approximately 100 meters when operating at 96 kHz (theoretically to

approximately 200 meters when operating at 48 kHz). However, this length cannot be guaranteed in some cases, due to dif-

ferences in cable quality and the number of connector contacts. Please use cables that are impedance-matched and have min-

imal attenuation through the high-frequency range (12 MHz).

• If you need to extend a digital cable longer than 100 meters, we recommend that you use an impedance conversion connector

to change from the 110Ω XLR connector to a 75Ω coaxial (BNC) connector, and use a 75Ω coaxial video cable to convey the

signal. Even in this case, the signal will be dependent on the quality of the cable, but can usually be extended up to 300

meters.

• As far as possible, connect the digital cable directly to the TXn ampliﬁer itself without routing it through a patch panel on

your amp rack, etc. Routing the signal via a patch panel will make impedance matching more difﬁcult.

• If you want to distribute a digital signal to multiple ampliﬁers, we recommend that you use the TXn’s “thru” output to make

daisy-chain connections, or distribute it using an external device (such as a digital mixer in which an AES/EBU card is

installed, or a DME series unit). Using a parallel cable to distribute the signal cannot be recommended from the viewpoint of

impedance matching.

DIGITAL (AES/EBU)

THRU

RelayRelay

Buffer

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System Connection Examples

By connecting both the analog audio signal and the digital audio signal, you can make a redundant connection

(duplicate audio connections). If the digital audio signal is interrupted by a problem such as a broken connection,

the system will switch to the analog audio signal.

In order to enable a redundant connection, you’ll need to access the MENU screen ➝ General ➝ Input Redun-

dancy, and choose “Backup” so that the digital audio signal has priority (page 26).

Redundant connections (Backup)

Network switch

Amp control

TXn

Amp Editor

Computer

Amp control

TXn TXn

Mixer

THRU/

OUT

THRU/

OUT

ININ

Analog audio

Digital audio

Analog audio

Digital audio

Analog audio

Digital audio

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System Connection Examples

You can use an interface card such as the MY16-ES64 to send and receive audio signals via an EtherSound net-

work.

From a single computer, you can use Amp Editor to monitor and control the ampliﬁers and use AVS-ESMonitor to

make EtherSound settings. However on the ampliﬁers, the ampliﬁer control connections and EtherSound network

connections are separate.

•You can connect up to three MY16-EX I/O expansion cards to a single MY16-ES64 card.

EtherSound connections

NOTE

Network switch

Amp control

TXn

Amp Editor

AVS-ESMonitor

Computer

Amp control

TXn TXn

EtherSound

network

MASTER

SIDE

MY16-

ES64

MY16-

MASTER

SIDE

MY16-EX

MY16-

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You can use an EtherSound interface unit such as the NAI48-ES to make a bridge connection from an EtherSound

network to an AES/EBU signal.

Bridge connections from EtherSound to AES/EBU

Network switch

Amp control

TXn

Amp Editor

AVS-ESMonitor

Computer

Amp control

TXn TXn

EtherSound

network

NAI48-ES

EtherSound

IN IN

AES/EBU

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System Connection Examples

You can use an interface card such as the MY16-CII to send and receive audio signals via a CobraNet network.

From Amp Editor, you can monitor and control the ampliﬁers, and make CobraNet settings for the MY16-CII

card. However on the ampliﬁers, the connections for ampliﬁer control (from Amp Editor) and the connections for

CobraNet are separate.

CobraNet connections

Network switch

Amp control

Amp Editor

Computer

Amp control

TXn TXn

CobraNet

network

CobraNet

IN IN

Network switch

TXn

CobraNet

MY16-

CII

MY16-

CII

MY16-

CII

CobraNet

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System Connection Examples

You can use a CobraNet interface unit such as the NHB32-C to make a bridge connection from a CobraNet net-

work to an AES/EBU signal.

Bridge connections from CobraNet to AES/EBU

Network switch

Amp control

TXn

Amp Editor

Computer

Amp control

TXn TXn

CobraNet

network

NHB32-C

IN IN

AES/EBU

CobraNet

AES/EBU

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Connecting External Controllers and

Analog Devices

You can connect an Ethernet-compatible controller such as AMX or Crestron to the ampliﬁer’s [NETWORK]

connector, and remotely control the ampliﬁer.

When connecting a remote controller, you must specify the ampliﬁer’s Port No. The Port No. setting can be made

from the panel of the TXn ampliﬁer or via Amp Editor. For details, refer to page 21 or to the Amp Editor owner’s

manual.

•For details of the remote control communication protocol, please refer to the “TXn Remote Control Protocol Speciﬁcation”

provided on the website.

http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/

You can connect a lamp etc. to the rear panel [FAULT OUTPUT] connector to

indicate that an abnormality has occurred.

The [FAULT OUTPUT] connector consists of NO (Normally Open), C (Common), and

NC (Normally Closed). The [FAULT OUTPUT] connector is a relay circuit, and oper-

ates as follows.

The relay contacts used in the [FAULT OUTPUT] connector are rated for a load of 1A, DC 30V. Do not apply a load that

exceeds this rating.

Use Amp Editor to make settings for the [FAULT OUTPUT] connector.

Euroblock plugs are used for the [FAULT OUTPUT] connector. Euroblock connection methods are described in “Euroblock

plug connection” (page 52) in this manual.

• In Amp Editor’s [Device Setup] menu ➝ [Alert Setup], you can set Type to Fault so that a fault can be indicated by a con-

nected lamp, etc. For details on making settings, refer to the “Amp Editor owner’s manual.”

• The relay contacts are rated for a resistive load of 1A, DC 30V. Do not apply a load that exceeds this rating.

Remote control from AMX or Crestron ([NETWORK] connector)

Controlling an analog device ([FAULT OUTPUT] connector)

Normal state Abnormal state Powered-off

NO Open Closed Closed

NC Closed Open Open

● Example : Using an LED to indicate normal/fault status of the TXn

NOTE

Normal state

Lit

Powered-off / Abnormal state

TXn TXn

Unlit

Lit

CAUTION

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Connecting External Controllers and Analog Devices

Use the included Euroblock plug (3P) to make connections to the [FAULT OUTPUT] connector.

1. Loosen the terminal screws.

• Use a slotted screwdriver with a blade approximately 2 mm wide.

2. Insert the cables.

3. Securely tighten the terminal screws.

Pull the cables (not too strongly) to conﬁrm that they are securely connected.

4. Connect the Euroblock plug to the TXn’s [FAULT OUTPUT] connector.

Euroblock plug connection

● Cable preparation

•To prepare the cable for attachment to a Euroblock connector, strip the wire as

shown in the illustration, and use stranded wire to make connections. With a

Euroblock connection, the stranded wire may be prone to breakage because of

metal fatigue due to the weight of the cable or due to vibration. When rack-mount-

ing your equipment, use a lacing bar when possible to bundle and fasten the cables.

• If cables will be frequently connected and disconnected, as in the case of a portable

installation, we recommend that you use ferrules with insulation sleeves. Use a fer-

rule whose conductor portion has an external diameter of 1.3 mm or less, and a

length of approximately 5 mm (such as the AI0,5-6WH made by the Phoenix Con-

tact corporation).

• If you use stranded wire, do not tin (plate with solder) the exposed end.

approx.

5 mm

approx.

5 mm

1.3 mm

or less

CAUTION

NOTE

Euroblock plug

Slotted screwdriver

Te r minal screw

Loosen

2 mm

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Adjusting the Input/Output Levels

On the TXn ampliﬁers, the gain / input sensitivity is adjusted by the input level before A/D conversion. The adjust-

able gain range is the same for the TX6n/TX5n/TX4n models. Since the maximum output is different for each

model, the settable range for input sensitivity will differ for each model. The gain and input sensitivity are linked;

you may edit either one.

Simpliﬁed block diagram and level diagram

Gain / Input Sensitivity conversion table

ATTENUATOR (all models): 0.0 to -80.0, -∞dB (0.5dB step)

GAIN (all models): 19.8 to 43.8dB (0.1dB step)

32.0dB (default)

Model

TX6n

TX5n

TX4n

Model

TX6n

TX5n

TX4n

+22.6 to -1.4dBu (8Ω)

default: +10.4dBu

+21.4 to -2.6dBu (8Ω)

default: +9.2dBu

Input Sensitivity GAIN

Maximum Output Power

43.8dBu (1800W/8Ω)

42.4dBu (1300W/8Ω)

41.2dBu (1000W/8Ω)

+24.0 to 0dBu (8Ω)

default: +11.8dBu

DSP

POWER

AMP

INPUT

AMP

GAIN

ATTENUATOR

ANALOG

INPUT

DIGITAL

INPUT

+24.0dBu

+11.8dBu (TX6n)

0dBu (TX6n)

0dBFS (digital max.)

GAIN

TX5n Clips

TX4n Clips

TX6n Clips (43.8dBu)

GAIN: 19.8dB (min.)

GAIN: 43.8dB (max.)

GAIN: 32.0dB (default)

ATT: 0.0dB

ATT: -∞dB

ATTENUATOR

19.8 to 43.8dB

default: 32.0dB

GAIN

(dB)

Sensitivity (dBu)

TX6n TX5n Tx4n

19.8 24.0 22.6 21.4

19.9 23.9 22.5 21.3

20.0 23.8 22.4 21.2

20.1 23.7 22.3 21.1

20.2 23.6 22.2 21.0

20.3 23.5 22.1 20.9

20.4 23.4 22.0 20.8

20.5 23.3 21.9 20.7

20.6 23.2 21.8 20.6

20.7 23.1 21.7 20.5

20.8 23.0 21.6 20.4

20.9 22.9 21.5 20.3

21.0 22.8 21.4 20.2

21.1 22.7 21.3 20.1

21.2 22.6 21.2 20.0

21.3 22.5 21.1 19.9

21.4 22.4 21.0 19.8

21.5 22.3 20.9 19.7

21.6 22.2 20.8 19.6

21.7 22.1 20.7 19.5

21.8 22.0 20.6 19.4

21.9 21.9 20.5 19.3

22.0 21.8 20.4 19.2

22.1 21.7 20.3 19.1

22.2 21.6 20.2 19.0

22.3 21.5 20.1 18.9

22.4 21.4 20.0 18.8

22.5 21.3 19.9 18.7

22.6 21.2 19.8 18.6

22.7 21.1 19.7 18.5

22.8 21.0 19.6 18.4

22.9 20.9 19.5 18.3

23.0 20.8 19.4 18.2

23.1 20.7 19.3 18.1

23.2 20.6 19.2 18.0

23.3 20.5 19.1 17.9

23.4 20.4 19.0 17.8

23.5 20.3 18.9 17.7

23.6 20.2 18.8 17.6

23.7 20.1 18.7 17.5

23.8 20.0 18.6 17.4

23.9 19.9 18.5 17.3

24.0 19.8 18.4 17.2

24.1 19.7 18.3 17.1

24.2 19.6 18.2 17.0

24.3 19.5 18.1 16.9

24.4 19.4 18.0 16.8

24.5 19.3 17.9 16.7

24.6 19.2 17.8 16.6

24.7 19.1 17.7 16.5

24.8 19.0 17.6 16.4

24.9 18.9 17.5 16.3

25.0 18.8 17.4 16.2

25.1 18.7 17.3 16.1

25.2 18.6 17.2 16.0

25.3 18.5 17.1 15.9

25.4 18.4 17.0 15.8

25.5 18.3 16.9 15.7

25.6 18.2 16.8 15.6

25.7 18.1 16.7 15.5

25.8 18.0 16.6 15.4

25.9 17.9 16.5 15.3

26.0 17.8 16.4 15.2

26.1 17.7 16.3 15.1

26.2 17.6 16.2 15.0

26.3 17.5 16.1 14.9

26.4 17.4 16.0 14.8

26.5 17.3 15.9 14.7

26.6 17.2 15.8 14.6

26.7 17.1 15.7 14.5

26.8 17.0 15.6 14.4

26.9 16.9 15.5 14.3

27.0 16.8 15.4 14.2

27.1 16.7 15.3 14.1

27.2 16.6 15.2 14.0

27.3 16.5 15.1 13.9

27.4 16.4 15.0 13.8

27.5 16.3 14.9 13.7

27.6 16.2 14.8 13.6

27.7 16.1 14.7 13.5

27.8 16.0 14.6 13.4

27.9 15.9 14.5 13.3

GAIN

(dB)

Sensitivity (dBu)

TX6n TX5n Tx4n

28.0 15.8 14.4 13.2

28.1 15.7 14.3 13.1

28.2 15.6 14.2 13.0

28.3 15.5 14.1 12.9

28.4 15.4 14.0 12.8

28.5 15.3 13.9 12.7

28.6 15.2 13.8 12.6

28.7 15.1 13.7 12.5

28.8 15.0 13.6 12.4

28.9 14.9 13.5 12.3

29.0 14.8 13.4 12.2

29.1 14.7 13.3 12.1

29.2 14.6 13.2 12.0

29.3 14.5 13.1 11.9

29.4 14.4 13.0 11.8

29.5 14.3 12.9 11.7

29.6 14.2 12.8 11.6

29.7 14.1 12.7 11.5

29.8 14.0 12.6 11.4

29.9 13.9 12.5 11.3

30.0 13.8 12.4 11.2

30.1 13.7 12.3 11.1

30.2 13.6 12.2 11.0

30.3 13.5 12.1 10.9

30.4 13.4 12.0 10.8

30.5 13.3 11.9 10.7

30.6 13.2 11.8 10.6

30.7 13.1 11.7 10.5

30.8 13.0 11.6 10.4

30.9 12.9 11.5 10.3

31.0 12.8 11.4 10.2

31.1 12.7 11.3 10.1

31.2 12.6 11.2 10.0

31.3 12.5 11.1 9.9

31.4 12.4 11.0 9.8

31.5 12.3 10.9 9.7

31.6 12.2 10.8 9.6

31.7 12.1 10.7 9.5

31.8 12.0 10.6 9.4

31.9 11.9 10.5 9.3

32.0 11.8 10.4 9.2

GAIN

(dB)

Sensitivity (dBu)

TX6n TX5n Tx4n

32.1 11.7 10.3 9.1

32.2 11.6 10.2 9.0

32.3 11.5 10.1 8.9

32.4 11.4 10.0 8.8

32.5 11.3 9.9 8.7

32.6 11.2 9.8 8.6

32.7 11.1 9.7 8.5

32.8 11.0 9.6 8.4

32.9 10.9 9.5 8.3

33.0 10.8 9.4 8.2

33.1 10.7 9.3 8.1

33.2 10.6 9.2 8.0

33.3 10.5 9.1 7.9

33.4 10.4 9.0 7.8

33.5 10.3 8.9 7.7

33.6 10.2 8.8 7.6

33.7 10.1 8.7 7.5

33.8 10.0 8.6 7.4

33.9 9.9 8.5 7.3

34.0 9.8 8.4 7.2

34.1 9.7 8.3 7.1

34.2 9.6 8.2 7.0

34.3 9.5 8.1 6.9

34.4 9.4 8.0 6.8

34.5 9.3 7.9 6.7

34.6 9.2 7.8 6.6

34.7 9.1 7.7 6.5

34.8 9.0 7.6 6.4

34.9 8.9 7.5 6.3

35.0 8.8 7.4 6.2

35.1 8.7 7.3 6.1

35.2 8.6 7.2 6.0

35.3 8.5 7.1 5.9

35.4 8.4 7.0 5.8

35.5 8.3 6.9 5.7

35.6 8.2 6.8 5.6

35.7 8.1 6.7 5.5

35.8 8.0 6.6 5.4

35.9 7.9 6.5 5.3

36.0 7.8 6.4 5.2

36.1 7.7 6.3 5.1

GAIN

(dB)

Sensitivity (dBu)

TX6n TX5n Tx4n

36.2 7.6 6.2 5.0

36.3 7.5 6.1 4.9

36.4 7.4 6.0 4.8

36.5 7.3 5.9 4.7

36.6 7.2 5.8 4.6

36.7 7.1 5.7 4.5

36.8 7.0 5.6 4.4

36.9 6.9 5.5 4.3

37.0 6.8 5.4 4.2

37.1 6.7 5.3 4.1

37.2 6.6 5.2 4.0

37.3 6.5 5.1 3.9

37.4 6.4 5.0 3.8

37.5 6.3 4.9 3.7

37.6 6.2 4.8 3.6

37.7 6.1 4.7 3.5

37.8 6.0 4.6 3.4

37.9 5.9 4.5 3.3

38.0 5.8 4.4 3.2

38.1 5.7 4.3 3.1

38.2 5.6 4.2 3.0

38.3 5.5 4.1 2.9

38.4 5.4 4.0 2.8

38.5 5.3 3.9 2.7

38.6 5.2 3.8 2.6

38.7 5.1 3.7 2.5

38.8 5.0 3.6 2.4

38.9 4.9 3.5 2.3

39.0 4.8 3.4 2.2

39.1 4.7 3.3 2.1

39.2 4.6 3.2 2.0

39.3 4.5 3.1 1.9

39.4 4.4 3.0 1.8

39.5 4.3 2.9 1.7

39.6 4.2 2.8 1.6

39.7 4.1 2.7 1.5

39.8 4.0 2.6 1.4

39.9 3.9 2.5 1.3

40.0 3.8 2.4 1.2

40.1 3.7 2.3 1.1

40.2 3.6 2.2 1.0

GAIN

(dB)

Sensitivity (dBu)

TX6n TX5n Tx4n

40.3 3.5 2.1 0.9

40.4 3.4 2.0 0.8

40.5 3.3 1.9 0.7

40.6 3.2 1.8 0.6

40.7 3.1 1.7 0.5

40.8 3.0 1.6 0.4

40.9 2.9 1.5 0.3

41.0 2.8 1.4 0.2

41.1 2.7 1.3 0.1

41.2 2.6 1.2 0.0

41.3 2.5 1.1 -0.1

41.4 2.4 1.0 -0.2

41.5 2.3 0.9 -0.3

41.6 2.2 0.8 -0.4

41.7 2.1 0.7 -0.5

41.8 2.0 0.6 -0.6

41.9 1.9 0.5 -0.7

42.0 1.8 0.4 -0.8

42.1 1.7 0.3 -0.9

42.2 1.6 0.2 -1.0

42.3 1.5 0.1 -1.1

42.4 1.4 0.0 -1.2

42.5 1.3 -0.1 -1.3

42.6 1.2 -0.2 -1.4

42.7 1.1 -0.3 -1.5

42.8 1.0 -0.4 -1.6

42.9 0.9 -0.5 -1.7

43.0 0.8 -0.6 -1.8

43.1 0.7 -0.7 -1.9

43.2 0.6 -0.8 -2.0

43.3 0.5 -0.9 -2.1

43.4 0.4 -1.0 -2.2

43.5 0.3 -1.1 -2.3

43.6 0.2 -1.2 -2.4

43.7 0.1 -1.3 -2.5

43.8 0.0 -1.4 -2.6

GAIN

(dB)

Sensitivity (dBu)

TX6n TX5n Tx4n

Initial setting

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Adjusting the Input/Output Levels

■ Basic level adjustment

If we think of the TXn ampliﬁer in a similar way as a conventional analog ampliﬁer, there are two parameters that determine the

gain/level.

• Gain / Input sensitivity:

The input level before A/D conversion is adjusted from the front panel MENU screen ➝ [General] ➝ [Sensitivity/Amp

Gain].

If the level is not modiﬁed within the internal DSP (SIGNAL PATH), the gain / input sensitivity can be thought of as

being exactly the same as on a conventional analog ampliﬁer. The gain can be adjusted in a range of 19.8 to 43.8 dB in 0.1

dB increments. However, the input sensitivity range differs between models.

• Attenuator:

The output level at the ﬁnal stage after D/A conversion can be adjusted by turning encoders A/B in the HOME screen.

The range is 0.0 to -80.0 and -∞dB, adjustable in 0.5 dB increments.

Unlike a conventional analog ampliﬁer, the level can also be adjusted using the 4x4 Matrix Mixer or Speaker Processor of the

internal DSP (SIGNAL PATH screen). These can be used as appropriate for different purposes. For example, the Speaker Pro-

cessor can be used to adjust the level for each speaker unit.

■ Level adjustments between TX6n/TX5n/TX4n units

In a system where different TX6n/TX5n/TX4n models coexist, set the same gain on each unit if you want to obtain the same

output level (V, dBu) for a given input level. These settings are convenient when you need to manage the gain in a multi-way

speaker system. In this case, the maximum output will differ depending on the model, meaning that as you raise the input level,

the power amp section of the TX5n and TX4n will clip earlier than the TX6n.

Conversely, if you want to obtain the maximum output power (W) from the ampliﬁers for a given maximum input level, set the

input sensitivity to match the maximum input level. In this case, the output level for a given input level will differ depending on

the model, but each ampliﬁer’s maximum output will be obtained for the same input level (the power amp section will begin

clipping when the maximum input occurs).

■ Level adjustments between analog and digital

To match the digital signal level to the analog signal level

without changing the analog signal level, adjust the gain of the

slot input.

If you want the level to be consistent between analog and dig-

ital signals from an audio source (such as a digital mixer)

equipped with both analog and digital outputs, refer to “Gain /

Input Sensitivity conversion table” (page 53). Set the gain so

that even when using the TX5n or TX4n, the input sensitivity

of the TX6n and the maximum analog output level of the

audio source are equivalent.For example, the Yamaha PM5D

features a maximum output level of +24 dBu, so in this case

you would set the ampliﬁer’s gain to 19.8 dB.The DM2000 or

the MY8-DA96 card have a maximum output level of +18

dBu, so in this case you would set ampliﬁer’s gain to 25.8

dB.With these settings, the digital full-bit will be equivalent to

the audio sources’ analog maximum output level.

Adjusting the input/output levels

Redundancy

Gain/

Sens.

[Analog

Input A]

[Analog

Input B]

ADC

Matrix

Mixer

Pol.

ADC

Slot

Input

Router

Gain

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Appendix

Messages that may appear in the TXn’s display and the appropriate responses are listed below.

Message List

Message Explanation

Panel

Full locked!

To prevent unintended operation, panel operations have been locked by the panel lock setting.

To temporarily defeat panel lock, hold down both the [HOME] button and [EXIT] button for at least

three seconds. To turn panel lock off, ﬁrst defeat it temporarily, and then turn the UTILITY screen ➝

Front Panel Operation ➝ Panel setting OFF.

Panel

View only!

To prevent unintended operation, parameter editing has been locked by the panel lock setting.

To temporarily defeat panel lock, hold down both the [HOME] button and [EXIT] button for at least

three seconds. To turn panel lock off, ﬁrst defeat it temporarily, and then turn the UTILITY screen ➝

Front Panel Operation ➝ Panel setting OFF.

Parameter

Protected!

This message will appear if you attempt to perform panel operations to edit parameters of a Speaker

Processor component to which a library whose security setting was “View” or “Hide” was recalled.

If you want to defeat security, recall a library item whose security is set to “Edit.”

MUTE key

Locked!

To prevent unintended operation, the [MUTE] buttons have been locked.

To unlock the [MUTE] buttons, set the UTILITY screen ➝ Front Panel Operation ➝ MUTE Key setting

to Normal.

AT T. Dial

Locked!

To prevent unintended operation, changes to the attenuation have been locked.

To unlock the attenuation, set the UTILITY screen ➝ Front Panel Operation ➝ Att. Dial setting to Nor-

mal.

Scene recalling

Do not turn off!

A scene is being recalled. Never turn off the power while this message is shown.

Cannot edit

while online!

Settings cannot be edited, because the unit is online with Amp Editor.

File writing

Do not turn off!

A ﬁle is being written to internal memory. Never turn off the power while this message is shown.

Calibrating

[EXIT] to cancel

Calibration is being executed.

If you decide to cancel calibration, press the [EXIT] button.

Initializing

Do not turn off!

Internal memory is being initialized. Never turn off the power while this message is shown.

Updating f/ware

Do not turn off!

The ﬁrmware is being updated. Never turn off the power while this message is shown.

Synchronizing

Do not turn off!

Now synchronizing with Amp Editor. Never turn off the power while this message is shown.

Tu r ning power on:

Are you sure?

No[EXIT] Yes[ENTER]

This message will appear when the power is being switched from Standby to On.

To switch the setting, press the [ENTER] button.

Going Standby:

Are you sure?

No[EXIT] Yes[ENTER]

This message will appear when the power is being switched from On to Standby.

To switch the setting, press the [ENTER] button.

Changing Freq. Type:

Are you sure?

No[EXIT] Yes[ENTER]

This message will appear when you change the Frequency Type in the Signal Chain screen or the

Calibration screen.

To change the setting, press the [ENTER] button. When this is changed, the Output Signal Chain

parameters or Calibration parameters will return to their default values.

Press and hold [EXIT] key

to reset Fault Output

This will appear if the FAULT OUTPUT connector’s output is set to on. Hold down the [EXIT] button

for three seconds or longer to reset the output (NC and C will be connected).

Reset Fault Output

Are you sure?

No[EXIT] Yes[ENTER]

This will appear if the FAULT OUTPUT connector’s output is set to on and you hold the [EXIT] button

for three seconds or longer to reset the output. Press the [ENTER] button to reset the output.

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Appendix

The alert message display indicates the operational status of the unit or other alert information that you speciﬁed

to display via Amp Editor.

The following messages appear when certain malfunctions are suspected to have occurred. For details about alert

messages, including the following messages, refer to the Amp Editor Owner’s Manual.

Alert Message List (Excerpt)

Message Content Response

No battery The internal backup battery has been completely

exhausted or is not installed.

When you turn off the power, the current settings will

be lost, and will return to the default values. Immedi-

ately stop using the unit, and contact your Yamaha

dealer.

Critical battery The internal backup battery has run extremely low,

and it is possible that memory has disappeared.

Low battery The internal backup battery has only a small amount

of power remaining.

If you continue operation, settings may be lost and

return to the default values. Contact your Yamaha

dealer as soon as possible.

Current scn lost The settings saved in internal memory have been lost. The backup battery may have run down. Contact your

Yamaha dealer.

Fan failed[Ch*] The channel * cooling fan has stopped. Check whether dirt or a foreign object could have

clogged the fan, and clean the fan appropriately. If this

does not solve the problem, it is likely that the device

has malfunctioned. Immediately stop using the unit,

and contact your Yamaha dealer.

DC detected[*] Since a direct current component was detected in the

speaker output, the power amp’s power supply has

been shut down.

It is likely that the device has malfunctioned; immedi-

ately stop using the unit, and contact your Yamaha

dealer.

Flash ROM error Failed while writing to internal ﬂash ROM. It is likely that the device has malfunctioned; please

contact your Yamaha dealer.

Network HW error A problem has occurred in the internal network device.

DSP error A problem has occurred in the internal DSP.

Illegal MAC adr An invalid MAC address was speciﬁed.

Scene recall err The scene could not be recalled.

System error A system error has occurred.

Initialize the memory. If this does not solve the prob-

lem, contact your Yamaha dealer.

Saving failed The scene could not be saved in internal memory.

Resume data lost The current scene settings saved in internal memory

have been lost.

Recall the scene. If this does not solve the problem,

contact your Yamaha dealer.

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Appendix

Troubleshooting

Symptom Possible causes Response

Power will not turn on, display

will not light

The power cable is not con-

nected properly.

Connect the power cable properly.

The POWER switch is not turned

on.

Tu rn the POWER switch on.

No sound from the speaker The cable is not connected prop-

erly.

Make the correct connections to the audio input jack and the

speaker output jack.

The gain or attenuator setting

has lowered the level.

Gain is adjusted by the MENU screen ➝ General ➝ Sensitivity/

Amp Gain. Attenuator is adjusted by turning the encoder in the

HOME screen.

The [MUTE] button is on. If the front panel [MUTE] indicator is on, hold down the [MUTE]

button for one second or longer to cancel muting.

The protection circuit has oper-

ated, muting the output.

If the ampliﬁer has overheated, clean the ﬁlter elements and

improve the ventilation around the ampliﬁer. If the power supply

has malfunctioned, contact your Yamaha dealer.

In the SIGNAL PATH screen, the

input channels of the slot are

unassigned, their level is low-

ered, or they are muted.

Check the parameters for each component in the SIGNAL PATH

screen, such as Slot Input Router, Input On/Off, 4x4 Matrix

Mixer, and Mute On/Off.

Noise from the speaker The word clock from the slot

input is not synchronized with the

master clock.

Select the word clock from the slot as the master clock, or turn

Auto Scan Mode on.

Analog input level is exceeding

the input sensitivity setting.

Adjust MENU screen ➝ General ➝ Sensitivity/Amp Gain setting

according to the input level.

Sound that appears to be pro-

cessed by an effect (phaser) is

output from the speaker

Phase cancellation is occurring

because an analog input signal

and digital input signal from the

same sound source but differing

latencies are being mixed via the

4x4 Matrix Mixer.

If you’re using redundant connections, set the MENU screen ➝

General ➝ Input Redundancy ➝ Mode setting to Backup. Alter-

natively, change the settings of the 4x4 Matrix Mixer etc. to turn

off one of the signals.

An alert message is displayed An ampliﬁer malfunction or other

alert event related to the ampli-

ﬁer audio has occurred.

For details on the meaning of each alert message and the

appropriate measures to take, refer to the Amp Editor Owner’s

Manual.

Panel operations are not

accepted

The unit is locked. Refer to the Front Panel Operation setting (page 23).

A scene can be saved but not

recalled

Scene Recall is set to Disable. Set the UTILITY screen ➝ Scene Setup ➝ Scene Recall setting

to Enable.

Library data can be recalled,

but not saved

You cannot save library data from

the TXn front panel.

Save the library data from Amp Editor.

All scene data saved in the

TXn has disappeared

The power was turned off while

the TXn’s data was being saved.

If you saved the project in Amp Editor, synchronize from Amp

Editor to the TXn.

The internal battery has run

down.

Contact your Yamaha dealer to have the battery replaced.

Can’t use Amp Editor to moni-

tor or control the TXn

A cable is disconnected or bro-

ken.

Make sure that the Ethernet cable is correctly connected, and

that it is not broken.

The unit is ofﬂine. In the main panel window, click the [OFFLINE] button to switch it

to [ONLINE].

The Device ID or IP address is

not set correctly.

Re-do the setup as described in the Amp Editor Owner’s Man-

ual.

The LCD is not backlit. “LCD Backlight” is set to “Auto

OFF.”

Press any button on the panel to turn the backlight on.The LCD

backlight will turn off if you do not operate the unit for more than

10 seconds.

To keep the LCD backlit all the time, access the Utility screen,

select [LCD Setup], then set [Backlight] to “ON.”

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Appendix

Numerics

4x4 Matrix Mixer ...........................................................33

6Band Output EQ .........................................................37

8Band Input EQ ............................................................34

About the documentation................................................ 3

Air filters........................................................................ 11

Air intakes .......................................................................7

[ALERT] indicator............................................................6

Alert Message List (Excerpt).........................................56

Alert messages .............................................................15

Amp Editor ......................................................................4

Amp Gain.......................................................... 25, 53, 54

Amp Mode ....................................................................25

AMX ..............................................................................51

ANA INPUT VOLTAGE.................................................16

Analog devices .............................................................51

Analog Input Signal Chain ............................................27

Analog input/output connectors ......................................8

APF............................................................................... 38

Att. Dial ......................................................................... 22

Attenuation..............................................................12, 54

Attenuation Link ............................................................25

Auto Return...................................................................26

Auto Scan Mode ...........................................................20

Backup.................................................................... 26, 46

Basic Operations ..........................................................12

Battery ..........................................................................21

Block diagram ...............................................................53

Bridge ...........................................................................25

[BRIDGE] indicator .........................................................6

Calibrate by Pilot Tone .................................................28

Calibrate by Prog Source..............................................28

Calibration.....................................................................28

Card ................................................................................9

[CLIP] indicator ............................................................... 6

Clock............................................................................. 24

CobraNet connections ..................................................49

Component .....................................................................4

Crestron ........................................................................51

Crossover .....................................................................36

Daisy-chain connection.................................................44

Delay.......................................................................34, 37

Device ID .................................................................. 4, 19

Device Setup ................................................................19

Digital input/output connectors (I/O card slot).................8

Display ............................................................................7

EMG Scene Setup ........................................................23

Encoders A, B................................................................. 7

[ENTER] button............................................................... 7

Equalizer................................................................. 34, 37

EtherSound connections............................................... 47

Euroblock plug ..............................................................52

[EXIT] button................................................................... 7

External controllers .......................................................51

[FAULT OUTPUT] connectors ..................................9, 51

Filter types .................................................................... 38

Front Panel Operation ..................................................22

Function buttons .............................................................7

Gain ........................................................................53, 54

Gain Mode ....................................................................25

General .........................................................................25

H.SHELF.......................................................................38

[HOME] button ................................................................7

Home screen ................................................................15

Horn EQ........................................................................ 38

HPF...............................................................................38

I/O cards ......................................................................... 9

Identify ..........................................................................19

[IDENTIFY] indicator....................................................... 5

Information.................................................................... 21

Initializing the internal memory ..................................... 43

Input Delay.................................................................... 34

Input On/Off ..................................................................33

Input Redundancy......................................................... 26

Input sensitivity .................................................25, 53, 54

IP Address ....................................................................21

IP Control Port No.........................................................21

Index

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Appendix

L.SHELF .......................................................................38

Label .............................................................................19

Last Memory Resume...................................................23

LCD Setup ....................................................................22

Level adjustment...........................................................53

Level diagram ............................................................... 53

Level meter ...................................................................16

Library....................................................................... 4, 32

Limiter .....................................................................29, 39

Limiter Gain Reduction ................................................. 29

LPF ...............................................................................38

MAC Address................................................................21

MENU screen ...............................................................24

Message list.................................................................. 55

METER screen .............................................................16

Misc Setup ....................................................................24

[MUTE] button.................................................................6

[MUTE] indicator .............................................................6

MUTE Key ....................................................................22

Mute On/Off ..................................................................38

MY cards.........................................................................9

[NETWORK] connector.............................................9, 51

[NETWORK] indicator..................................................... 5

Network Setup ..............................................................21

Optional cards.................................................................9

Oscillator Mix ................................................................ 35

Output Delay................................................................. 37

Output Level .................................................................38

Output Router ...............................................................39

Output Signal Chain......................................................27

Override ........................................................................26

Panel.............................................................................22

Panel Operations ..........................................................12

Parallel.......................................................................... 25

[PARALLEL] indicator .....................................................6

Peak Hold .....................................................................18

PEQ ..............................................................................38

Power cable ....................................................................9

Power Limiter................................................................ 29

[POWER] switch and indicator........................................5

[PROTECTION] indicator................................................6

Redundant connections ................................................46

Remote control .............................................................51

Scene........................................................................ 4, 40

Scene Recall................................................................. 23

Scene screen................................................................ 40

Scene Setup .................................................................23

Screen categories......................................................... 14

Screen structures..........................................................13

Screw holes for handles .................................................7

Sensitivity..........................................................25, 53, 54

Sensitivity/Amp Gain.....................................................25

Serial No. ......................................................................21

SETTING screen ..........................................................17

Setup ..............................................................................3

Signal Chain .................................................................27

[SIGNAL] indicator ..........................................................6

SIGNAL PATH screen .............................................. 4, 30

Slot Input Router........................................................... 33

Slot Input Signal Chain .................................................27

SLOT INPUT VOLTAGE...............................................16

SLOT OUTPUT METER ...............................................16

SP OUTPUT IMPEDANCE........................................... 16

SP OUTPUT POWER...................................................16

SP OUTPUT VOLTAGE ............................................... 16

Speaker Processor .................................................32, 35

[SPEAKERS] jacks .........................................................8

Standby......................................................................... 25

[STANDBY] indicator ...................................................... 5

Standby/On................................................................... 25

Stereo ...........................................................................25

Stereo/Bridge/Parallel................................................... 25

System Connection Examples...................................... 44

Terms..............................................................................4

THERMAL.....................................................................16

Troubleshooting ............................................................57

Unit ...............................................................................18

UTILITY screen.............................................................19

Version..........................................................................21

Voltage Limiter.............................................................. 29

Word Clock Setup......................................................... 20

X-Over ..........................................................................36

X-Over Input Level........................................................ 35

X-Over Polarity .............................................................35

U.R.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation

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Reference Manual EN Contents Introduction............................................. 3 About the documentation.......................................... 3 Setup ........................................................................... 3 Terms........................................................................... 4 Controls and Connectors ...................... 5 Front Panel.................................................................. 5 Rear Panel................................................................... 8 Optional I/O cards ...................................................... 9 Supported I/O cards ............................................... 9 Removing and installing a card............................. 10 Cleaning the air filters.............................................. 11 Panel Operations .................................. 12 Basic Operations...................................................... 12 About the Display.................................................. 12 Switching Screens ................................................ 12 Editing the Parameters ......................................... 12 Adjusting the Attenuation...................................... 12 Screen Structure ...................................................... 13 SCENE Screen .......................................................... 40 Recalling a scene ................................................. 40 Storing a scene..................................................... 41 Editing a scene ..................................................... 42 Erasing a scene (Clear) ........................................ 42 Initializing the internal memory............................... 43 System Connection Examples ............ 44 Daisy-chain connection via analog or digital audio ........................................................... 44 Thru-output for digital connections........................ 45 Regarding digital connections............................... 45 Operations that can be Performed from the Panel ................................................................ 14 Redundant connections (Backup) .......................... 46 Alert Messages ......................................................... 15 HOME Screen............................................................ 15 Bridge connections from EtherSound to AES/EBU ...................................... 48 METER Screen.......................................................... 16 CobraNet connections ............................................. 49 SETTING Screen....................................................... 17 Bridge connections from CobraNet to AES/EBU........................................... 50 UTILITY Screen......................................................... 19 Device Setup ........................................................ 19 Word Clock Setup ................................................. 20 Information............................................................ 21 Network Setup ...................................................... 21 LCD Setup ............................................................ 22 Front Panel Operation........................................... 22 Scene Setup ......................................................... 23 Misc Setup ............................................................ 24 MENU Screen............................................................ 24 General ................................................................. 25 Signal Path ........................................................... 26 Signal Chain ......................................................... 27 Calibration............................................................. 28 Limiter ................................................................... 29 SIGNAL PATH Screen .............................................. 30 SIGNAL PATH Block Diagrams............................. 30 Recalling library settings (Speaker Processor only).................................. 32 Slot Input Router................................................... 33 Input On/Off .......................................................... 33 4x4 Matrix Mixer ................................................... 33 8Band Input EQ .................................................... 34 Input Delay............................................................ 34 Oscillator Mix ........................................................ 35 2 X-Over Input Level (Speaker Processor) .............. 35 X-Over Polarity (Speaker Processor).................... 35 X-Over (Speaker Processor)................................. 36 Output Delay (Speaker Processor) ....................... 37 6Band Output EQ (Speaker Processor)................ 37 Output Level (Speaker Processor)........................ 38 Mute On/Off (Speaker Processor) ........................ 38 Limiter (Speaker Processor) ................................. 39 Output Router ....................................................... 39 TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual EtherSound connections ......................................... 47 Connecting External Controllers and Analog Devices ......... 51 Remote control from AMX or Crestron ([NETWORK] connector) ...................................... 51 Controlling an analog device ([FAULT OUTPUT] connector) ............................. 51 Euroblock plug connection ..................................... 52 Adjusting the Input/Output Levels ...... 53 Simplified block diagram and level diagram.......... 53 Gain / Input Sensitivity conversion table ............... 53 Adjusting the input/output levels............................ 54 Basic level adjustment .......................................... 54 Level adjustments between TX6n/TX5n/TX4n units ...................................... 54 Level adjustments between analog and digital ..... 54 Appendix ............................................... 55 Message List ............................................................. 55 Alert Message List (Excerpt) ................................... 56 Troubleshooting ....................................................... 57 Index .......................................................................... 58 Introduction About the documentation This manual mainly explains operation and specifications for the TX6n, TX5n, and TX4n (subsequently referred to as TXn) power amplifiers. When using the TXn, you will also need to consult various manuals other than this document. ● Manuals other than this document TX6n/5n/4n Owner’s Manual (printed) Explains mainly the initial setup. Amp Editor Installation Guide (PDF) Explains the installation procedure for Amp Editor and the uninstallation procedure. Amp Editor Owner’s Manual (PDF) Explains how to use Amp Editor. PDF manuals and Amp Editor can be downloaded from the following URL. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ NOTE • In order to view the downloaded manuals, Adobe Reader must be installed in your computer. If you don’t have Adobe Reader, please access the Adobe Corporation’s website at the following URL, and download Adobe Reader (free of charge). http://www.adobe.com/ Setup For details on setting up the TXn and Amp Editor, refer to the “TX6n/5n/4n Owner’s Manual” and “Amp Editor Owner’s Manual.” TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual 3 Introduction Terms This section explains terminology specific to the TXn. ■ Amp Editor This is computer application software. This software allows you to monitor and control the TXn amplifiers from your computer. ■ Scene Settings such as power-on/standby or mute for each amplifier are called a “scene.” By recalling a scene, the saved settings can be immediately applied to the amplifiers. Each TXn unit has 50 scenes. ■ Signal Path This is the audio signal processing functionality provided by the internal DSP. Components organized into modules according to their functionality are placed in the signal path. ■ Component These are modules in the signal path that organize audio signal processing according to their functionality. ■ Library The settings of all Speaker Processor components can be saved together in a library. A library can be saved only from Amp Editor, but can be recalled from the unit’s front panel as well. ■ Device ID This is an ID for uniquely identifying a TXn unit within a network. In order to allow monitoring and control from Amp Editor, you must specify non-conflicting IDs within a workspace. 4 TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual Controls and Connectors Front Panel !9 @0 !9 @0 i i !4 o !0 e !2 r q t y u q w o !1 !1 !0 !2 !5 !3 !6 !7 !8 !3 q [POWER] switch and indicator This switch turns the amplifier’s power on or off. When you turn this switch on, the [POWER] indicator will light white. In Standby mode, it will light white as well. w [STANDBY] indicator This indicator will light orange when the amplifier’s power is in Standby mode. To switch between Standby/On modes, hold down the TXn’s panel [HOME] button for three seconds or longer, or switch the mode from the MENU screen ➝ General ➝ Sensitivity/Amp Gain or Amp Editor’s Detail View window. NOTE • Standby is a state in which the speaker output’s power amp section is off (operation other than speaker output will continue). e [IDENTIFY] indicator When you click the [Identify] button in the Tree View window of Amp Editor, the [IDENTIFY] indicator of the corresponding amplifier will blink blue. r [NETWORK] indicator This will blink green when the amplifier is connected to a computer via the [NETWORK] connector, and data is being sent or received. TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual 5 Controls and Connectors t [PROTECTION] indicator When the protection system is active, this indicator will light red. The protection circuit will operate in the following situations. • If the amplifier overheats and the output limiter operates The speaker output will be attenuated if the heat sink of the amplifier section exceeds 80°C (80%), and will be muted if the heat sink exceeds 90°C (90%). The [PROTECTION] indicator will light at 80°C (80%) or higher. • If the power supply overheats and shuts-down The fan will rotate at high speed if the power supply section exceeds 90°C, and the analog circuits will shut down if it exceeds 100°C. The [PROTECTION] indicator will light only if shut-down occurs. NOTE • The thermal meter in the METER screen and in Amp Editor indicates the heat sink temperature of the amp section. The temperature of the power supply section is not shown. • If the load falls below 0.5 ohms If a short occurs and the load falls below 0.5 ohms, the speaker output will be muted, and muting will be cleared approximately 1 second later. • If DC output is detected The speaker output will be muted, and the power supply section will shut down. • If the power supply malfunctions The speaker output will be muted. • If ultra-high frequencies, overcurrent, excessive total current, or maximum current is detected The speaker output will be compressed. y [BRIDGE] indicator This will light green if the amplifier mode is set to Bridge. u [PARALLEL] indicator This will light orange if the amplifier mode is set to Parallel. i [MUTE] indicator This indicator will light red if muting is turned on by the [MUTE] button or from Amp Editor. When the power is turned on, the output signal will also be muted and the indicator will blink red until audio begins being output. NOTE • Even if mute is off, this indicator will blink if Solo was turned on from Amp Editor, or when the output has been muted by the protection circuit. o [MUTE] button By holding down the [MUTE] button for one second or longer, you can turn muting on/off for that channel. When muting turns on, the [MUTE] indicator will light. By holding down the [MUTE] button when the Solo function is turned on from Amp Editor, Solo will be defeated. !0 [ALERT] indicator This will light to indicate an alert related to the amplifier’s audio signal. If an alert for a specific channel has occurred, the indicator of the corresponding channel will light; for other alerts, the indicators of both channels will light. At this time, the alert message will appear in the upper part of the display. !1 [CLIP] indicator When the signal of the speaker output’s power amp section exceeds the clipping level, this indicator will light and the output signal will be compressed. !2 [SIGNAL] indicator This will light green when the level of the signal being output from the [SPEAKERS] jack exceeds 1 Vrms (equivalent to 0.2 W into an 8 ohms load, 0.4 W into a 4 ohms load or 0.8 W into a 2 ohms load). 6 TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual Controls and Connectors !3 Encoders A, B When the display shows the attenuation meter, these encoders adjust the attenuation of channels A and B. If any other screen is displayed, encoder A moves the cursor and encoder B modifies the parameter value. NOTE • Only encoder A can be operated if you’re adjusting the attenuation when the amplifier mode is Bridge. !4 Display This shows the amplifier’s settings or a level meter. Refer to “Screen Structure” (page 13) for details. NOTE • If the power supply is in Standby mode or if the LCD Setup’s Backlight setting is Auto OFF, the backlight will go dark if no panel operation has been performed for ten seconds. It will light again when a panel operation is performed. !5 Function buttons These buttons move to the screen indicated above each button in the display. If a channel name (e.g., CH A, CH B) is shown, this means that a parameter for that channel is displayed; press the corresponding function button to switch the channel that is shown. These buttons may also operate in different ways depending on the screen shown in the display. !6 [HOME] button This accesses the HOME screen (page 15) in the display. By holding down this button for three seconds or longer, you can switch the power between Standby and On modes. When the confirmation message appears, press the [ENTER] button to switch the setting. !7 [EXIT] button By pressing this button when the display shows a screen other than the HOME screen, you can move to the screen of the next highest level. NOTE • To temporarily disable panel lock, simultaneously hold down the [HOME] button and [EXIT] button for three seconds or longer. • If you hold down this button for three seconds or longer in the HOME screen, the FAULT OUTPUT connector output will be reset (NC and C will be connected). !8 [ENTER] button Use this to select a parameter or to finalize an edited parameter value. Depending on the screen shown in the display, this button may also be used in other ways. If the parameter value is blinking, you must finalize the value by pressing this button. NOTE • If you hold down this button for one second or longer in the HOME screen, the UTILITY screen Device Setup page (page 19) will appear. !9 Air intakes The amplifier uses forced-air cooling. The variable speed cooling fan draws air in from the front and exhausts it through the rear. The cooling fan speed varies depending on the heat sink temperature: It operates at low speed when it is below 40 °C (40%), increases in speed according to increases in temperature, and operates at high speed when temperature exceeds 60 °C (60%). If the power supply exceeds 90°C, the variable speed fan will operate at high speed regardless of the heat sink temperature. Please be sure that you do not block the air intakes or exhaust vents. Also, clean the filter elements regularly. If the air intakes are clogged with dust or debris, the amplifier will overheat, which may result in the amplifier shutting down. @0 Screw holes for handles These four screw holes (four locations) are for the included handles. Fix the handles to the amplifier, using the included flathead screws. TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual 7 Controls and Connectors Rear Panel @1 @2 @7 @4 @6 @5 @3 @1 [SPEAKERS] jacks These are speaker output jacks. • Speakon connectors : Speakon type cable plugs (Neutrik NL4) can be connected here. • Five-way binding post connectors : Bare wires or Y plugs can be connected here. NOTE • The five-way binding post connectors and Speakon connectors are internally connected in parallel. If you’re using both simultaneously, make sure that the speaker impedance of each connector is 4–16 ohms (8–32 ohms in Bridge mode). @2 Digital input/output connectors (I/O card slot) An AES-IO card is installed as standard, allowing AES/EBU digital audio signals to be input and output. • [IN] connector : This is an XLR-3-31 type balanced input connector for inputting two-channel digital audio signals. • [OUT] connector : This is an XLR-3-32 type balanced output connector for outputting two-channel audio signals processed by the internal DSP. • [THRU] connector : This is an XLR-3-32 type balanced output connector that outputs the unprocessed signal received at the [IN] connector. Even if the power is turned off, this connector will output the input signal without any change (page 44). However, internal settings will be switched when the power is switched on/off, causing the output signal to be muted for an instant. NOTE • If desired, you can remove the AES-IO card and install a separately sold MY card. For details on the types of MY card that can be used and how to install them, refer to “Optional I/O cards” (page 9). • The removed AES-IO card cannot be installed and used in other devices. • You must use a 110 ohm digital cable to make AES/EBU connections. @3 Analog input/output connectors These connectors input and output analog audio signals. • [IN] connector : These are XLR-3-31 type input connectors for inputting analog audio signals. The pin polarity is shown at right (IEC 60268). NOTE • In Parallel mode and Bridge mode, only the signal of channel A is output from the speaker output connector by default. The channel B signal is not sent from the speaker output, but the audio signal processed by the internal DSP can be output from the digital output connector. • [THRU] connector : This is an XLR-3-32 type balanced output connector that outputs the unprocessed analog signal received from the [IN] connector. 8 TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual Hot Ground Cold Controls and Connectors @4 [NETWORK] connector This is a 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Ethernet connector. You can connect this to a computer so that the amplifier can be monitored and controlled from Amp Editor. This also allows an external controller such as AMX or Crestron to be connected. NOTE • To prevent electromagnetic interference, use an STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cable for the [NETWORK] connector. @5 [FAULT OUTPUT] connectors This is a 3P Euroblock connector for controlling an external analog device when an abnormality occurs in the CPU or triggered by the occurrence of a Fault event specified in Amp Editor. NC and C will be connected when the amplifier is operating normally; NO and C will be connected when a problem occurs (page 51). You can also reset this output from Amp Editor. A message will appear in the screen if a problem occurs. To reset the output, hold down the [EXIT] button for three seconds or longer in the HOME screen. @6 Power cable Connect the plug of the power cable to an AC outlet of the correct voltage. @7 Grounding screw The AC power cord is a 3-wire type. If the AC outlet used is earthed (grounded), this device will be properly earthed as well. Also, grounding the screw sometimes reduces hum and interference noise. Optional I/O cards ■ Supported I/O cards You can remove the AES-IO card from the TXn’s rear panel, and install a separately sold MY (mini-YGDAI) card. As of September 2009, the following MY cards are supported. For the latest information, refer to the Yamaha pro audio website. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ Card name AES-IO (attached) Input/output format AES/EBU Number of channels Inputs Outputs Auto Scan Mode/ Redundant Backup 2 2 ✓ Input/output connector XLR-3-31, XLR-3-32 MY4-AD Analog input 4 — — XLR-3-31 MY8-AD24 Analog input 8 — — TRS phone MY8-AD96 Analog input 8 — — D-sub 25-pin MY4-DA Analog output — 4 — XLR-3-32 MY8-DA96 Analog output — 8 — D-sub 25-pin MY8-ADDA96 Analog input/output 8 8 — Euroblock MY8-AE AES/EBU 8 8 ✓ D-sub 25-pin MY8-AE96 AES/EBU 8 8 ✓ D-sub 25-pin MY8-AE96S AES/EBU 8 8 ✓ D-sub 25-pin MY8-AEB AES/EBU 8 8 ✓ BNC MY16-AE AES/EBU 16 16 ✓ D-sub 25-pin MY16-CII CobraNet 16 16 — RJ-45 MY16-ES64 EtherSound 16 16 —* RJ-45 MY16-MD64 MADI 16 16 —* BNC, SC fiber MY16-EX Expansion card 16 16 —* RJ-45 AVY16-ES EtherSound made by AuviTran Corp. 16 16 — RJ-45 * When the card which supports Emulation mode is operating with the mode ON, the compatibility is the same as the emulated card. TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual 9 Controls and Connectors ■ Removing and installing a card To remove and install a card, proceed as follows. 1. Make sure that the power of the TXn is turned off. 2. Loosen the screws that fasten the slot, and remove the installed card. Keep the removed card in a safe place. 3. Align the two edges of the card to be installed with the guide rails inside the slot, and insert the card into the slot. Push the card all the way into the slot so that the contacts of the card are correctly mated with the connector inside the slot. Guide rail 4. Fasten the card using the screws attached to the card. Be aware that malfunctions or faulty operation may occur if the card is not fastened. • You must turn off the amplifier’s power switch before removing and installing a card. Otherwise, malfunctions or electric shock may occur. CAUTION 10 TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual Controls and Connectors Cleaning the air filters To ensure adequate cooling air intake, the filter elements must be cleaned when they have become clogged. Follow the description below to clean each of the filter elements. 1. Make sure that the power to the amplifier is turned off. 2. Disconnect the power cable from the AC outlet. 3. Remove the two screws that fasten the front filter grill, and remove the grill. 4. Remove the filter element, and wash it in plain water. If the filter element is exceptionally dirty, mild detergent may be used. 5. Dry the filter element completely. • Never replace the filter element while it is still wet. CAUTION 6. Replace the filter element on the air intake, hook the front filter grill on the amplifier, and secure it using the screws. (The replacement part number of the filter element is WN311200.) Front filter grill Filter element TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual 11 Panel Operations Basic Operations ■ About the Display Shows an alert message if an alert event occurs such as an abnormality in the amplifier. Shows the contents of the selected screen. Shows the names of the screens assigned to the function buttons. ■ Switching Screens By pressing a function button you can move to the screen indicated above that button. By pressing the [HOME] button you can move to the HOME screen. By pressing the [EXIT] button you can move to the screen one level above. ■ Editing the Parameters Use encoders A and B to move to the parameter that you want to edit, and use encoder B to edit the value. NOTE • If you edit a parameter in the UTILITY screen, press the [ENTER] button when you finish editing. If you move to a different screen without pressing the [ENTER] button, your change will not be applied. ■ Adjusting the Attenuation When the display shows the attenuator (i.e., in the HOME screen or the METER screen), you can use encoders A and B to adjust each channel’s attenuation. NOTE • If the display shows a screen other than the HOME screen or METER screen, encoders A and B are used to set parameters. Attenuator 12 TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual Panel Operations Screen Structure HOME Screen METER METER Screen SETTING Screen SETTING • ANA INPUT VOLTAGE • SLOT INPUT VOLTAGE • SP OUTPUT VOLTAGE • SP OUTPUT POWER • SP OUTPUT IMPEDANCE • SLOT OUTPUT METER • THERMAL UTILITY • ANA INPUT VOLTAGE • SLOT INPUT VOLTAGE • SP OUTPUT VOLTAGE • SP OUTPUT POWER • SP OUTPUT IMPEDANCE • SLOT OUTPUT METER • THERMAL UTILITY Screen General • Device Setup • Word Clock Setup • Information • Network Setup • LCD Setup • Front Panel Operation • Scene Setup • Misc Setup MENU • Sensitivity/Amp Gain • Stereo/Bridge/Parallel • Attenuation Link • Input Redundancy Signal Path MENU Screen • General Encoder • Signal Path • Signal Chain Encoder SCENE • Input Router • Input On/Off • 4x4 Matrix Mixer • 8Band Input EQ • Input Delay • Oscillator Mix • Speaker Processor • Output Router • Calibration Signal Chain • Limiter • Analog Input Signal Chain • Slot Input Signal Chain • Output Signal Chain SCENE Screen Calibration • Calibrate by Pilot Tone • Calibrate by Prog Source • RECALL • STORE • EDIT • CLEAR Limiter • Voltage Limiter • Power Limiter • Limiter Gain Reduction Speaker Processor LIB. Library • X-Over Input Level • X-Over Polarity • X-Over • Output Delay • 6Band Output EQ • Output Level • Mute On/Off • Limiter • RECALL Encoder TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual 13 Panel Operations Operations that can be Performed from the Panel Category METER (page 16) UTILITY (page 19) Subcategory ANA INPUT VOLTAGE Shows the input level from the analog input connectors. SLOT INPUT VOLTAGE Shows the input level from the slot. SP OUTPUT VOLTAGE Shows the output level from the [SPEAKERS] connectors. SP OUTPUT POWER Shows the output power from the [SPEAKERS] connectors. SP OUTPUT IMPEDANCE Shows the output impedance from the [SPEAKERS] connectors. SLOT OUTPUT METER Shows the output level to the slot. THERMAL Shows the heat sink temperature. Device Setup Makes settings to distinguish the amplifier on a network. Word Clock Setup Sets the word clock. Information Shows information about the amplifier. Network Setup Specifies the IP address and other settings for using the amplifier in a network. LCD Setup Specifies the display settings. Front Panel Operation Turns panel operation lock on/off. Scene Setup Makes scene* settings. Misc Setup MENU (page 24) Explanation General Sets the amplifier’s internal clock, etc. Sensitivity/Amp Gain Sets the input sensitivity/gain. Stereo/Bridge/Parallel Specifies the amplifier’s mode (Stereo/Bridge/Parallel). Attenuation Link Specifies whether attenuator operation will be linked between channels A and B. Input Redundancy Specifies the redundant connection mode, etc. Signal Path Signal Chain Calibration Limiter Makes settings for the equalizer, delay, crossover, and others that process the audio signal. Speaker Processor libraries can also be recalled. Analog Input Signal Chain Makes settings for checking whether the audio signal is being correctly input from the analog connectors. Slot Input Signal Chain Makes settings for checking whether the audio signal is being correctly input from the slot. Output Signal Chain Makes settings for checking the status of output from the [SPEAKERS] connectors. Calibrate by Pilot Tone Uses a pilot tone to measure the impedance of the connected speakers. Calibrate by Prog Source Uses an audio signal to measure the impedance of the connected speakers. Voltage Limiter Makes settings for the limiter. Power Limiter Limiter Gain Reduction SCENE (page 40) Specifies whether the limiter will be linked between channels A and B. Recall Recalls a scene*. Store Stores a scene*. Edit Edits a scene*. Clear Clears a scene*. *Scene..........The settings listed above, such as Standby/Power-On or mute (with the exception of UTILITY), are called a “scene”. By recalling a scene, the saved settings can be immediately applied to the amplifiers. 14 TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual Panel Operations Alert Messages When an alert event occurs related to the amplifier’s audio, such as when an abnormality has occurred in the amplifier, an alert message will appear in the upper part of the display. At this time the [ALERT] indicator of each channel will also light. Alert message If Amp Editor is being used online, the alert message will also appear in Amp Editor. When an alert event occurs, it will be recorded in the event log of the amplifier itself, and the recorded event log can be viewed in Amp Editor’s “Event Log” dialog box. In Amp Editor’s “Alert Setup” dialog box you can enable/disable alert events and select their types. If an alert type is set to Information, the alert message will not appear in the display. For details on the content of each alert and the appropriate measures to take, refer to the Amp Editor Owner’s Manual. For details about the alert messages appearing when certain malfunctions are suspected to have occurred, you can also refer to “Alert Message List (Excerpt)” (page 56). HOME Screen This shows information such as the currently selected scene name and attenuation. This screen will appear immediately after you power-on the amplifier. You can also access it by pressing the [HOME] button, or by pressing the [EXIT] button several times. You can also move from this screen to various other screens. NOTE • As a shortcut from the HOME screen, you can hold down one of the following buttons for three (or one) seconds or longer to execute the corresponding function (page 7). [HOME] button : Switch power between Standby/On [EXIT] button : Reset the FAULT OUTPUT connector [ENTER] button : Access the UTILITY screen Device Setup [HOME] + [EXIT] button : Temporarily defeats panel lock q w e w q Scene information This shows the number and name of the currently recalled scene. The scene name can be specified in the SCENE screen (page 42) or in Amp Editor. Instead of the scene name, you can choose to display the library name for the Speaker Processor component (page 24). When you edit a parameter after recalling or storing a scene, an EDIT symbol will appear above the scene number. w Gain This indicates the currently specified gain for each channel. The gain can be adjusted in the MENU screen (page 24). e Attenuation This indicates the current attenuation for each channel. You can use encoders A/B to adjust the attenuation for each channel. TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual 15 Panel Operations METER Screen This shows the input/output levels of the audio signal, and the status of the power supply. As when you’re in the HOME screen, you can use encoders A/B to adjust the attenuation of each channel. To access the METER screen, access the HOME screen and press the left-most function button (METER). You can change the meter type by using the left-most function button (PREV) and right-most function button (NEXT). w w e q e q Level meter This shows the name of the currently selected meter type and the meter for each channel. The “<” “>” beside the meter are threshold values. NOTE • When the input level from an analog input jack or slot exceeds the maximum value of digital signal, the top segment of the meter will light. w Gain This indicates the currently specified gain for each channel. The gain can be adjusted in the MENU screen (page 24). e Attenuation This indicates the current attenuation for each channel. You can use encoders A/B to adjust the attenuation for each channel. ● Meter types that can be shown The display units can be specified in the SETTING screen (page 17). Meter type Display unit ANA INPUT VOLTAGE dBFS, dBu, V SLOT INPUT VOLTAGE dBFS Input level from the slot SP OUTPUT VOLTAGE dBu, V Speaker output level SP OUTPUT POWER W Speaker output power SP OUTPUT IMPEDANCE Ω Speaker output impedance SLOT OUTPUT METER THERMAL 16 Explanation Input level from the analog jack TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual dBFS % Slot output level Heat sink temperature of amplifier section Panel Operations SETTING Screen For each meter type, this screen lets you specify various parameters for alert detection, peak hold, and display units. ● Setting procedure 1. In the HOME screen, press the left-most function button (METER) to access the METER screen. 2. Use the function buttons (PREV/NEXT) to access the screen for the meter whose settings you want to change. 3. Press the second-from-right function button (SETTING) to access the SETTING screen for that meter. 4. Press the second-from-left function button (CH A/B or CH 1/2) to access the settings for the channel that you want to edit. Channel whose settings you will edit 5. Use encoder A to move the cursor to the parameter that you want to edit, and encoder B to edit the parameter value. The edited parameter value will be reflected by the amplifier in real time. TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual 17 Panel Operations ● Parameters that can be edited The parameters that can be edited will depend on the meter type. Parameter Detect Enable Range Explanation ON/OFF Specifies whether alert detection will be enabled or disabled. An alert message will be displayed if a point exceeding the specified value (Alert Min/Max TH) is detected for the specified number of times (Detect Count) within the specified duration (Detect Time). Detection is in 2 ms intervals. Alert Min TH * Specifies the lower threshold value for the alert. Alert Max TH * Detect Time 1–10s Specifies the time during which points exceeding the threshold value will be counted. Detect Count 1–100 Specifies the number of times that a point exceeding the threshold value must be counted in order to trigger an alert. Peak Hold Specifies the upper threshold value for the alert. ON/OFF Unit * Turns peak hold on/off. Specifies the display unit for the meter. * The setting range will differ depending on the meter type. Alert detection parameters Value = Detect Count Max TH Detect Time Min TH Time now 18 TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual Panel Operations UTILITY Screen Here you can make settings for the amplifier itself and for the network. ● Setting procedure 1. In the HOME screen, press the second-from-left function button (UTILITY) to access the UTILITY screen. 2. Use the function buttons (PREV/NEXT) to access the screen for the sub-category whose settings you want to change. 3. Use encoder A to move the cursor to the parameter that you want to edit, and encoder B to edit the parameter value. 4. If the parameter value is blinking, press the [ENTER] button to confirm the value. Non-blinking parameter values are reflected by the amplifier in real time. ■ Device Setup Here you can specify identifiers for distinguishing the amplifier on a network. NOTE • You can also access this screen from the HOME screen by holding down the [ENTER] button for three seconds or longer. Parameter name Device ID Identify Label Range 0–255 ON/OFF — Explanation This is an ID for uniquely identifying the device within a network. Lights the [Identify] button of the corresponding amplifier in Amp Editor’s Tree View window. Displays the label (name) of this amplifier as assigned by Amp Editor. TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual 19 Panel Operations ■ Word Clock Setup Here you can select the master word clock that will synchronize digital audio signal processing. q w r e q Fs Indicates the current word clock frequency. w Int The status of the internal word clock. There are four possibilities: 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz / 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz. The default setting is 96 kHz. e Slot The word clock status of the card inserted in the slot. Normally, the reference word clock signal is transmitted from a single device, and the other devices will receive and synchronize to this word clock signal. NOTE • If a card with a built-in SRC (sampling rate converter) is installed, select the master word clock from other than the channels with the SRC enabled. r Auto Scan Mode This specifies whether the master clock will be switched automatically when a valid word clock is no longer being input to the port that’s assigned as the master clock, or when a port of the slot is found to have a valid word clock being input while the internal word clock is selected. If this setting is ON, the master clock will automatically be switched according to the following order of priority. 1. The selected port of the slot 2. The internal word clock NOTE • For some types of installed I/O card (e.g., for an AD card), Auto Scan Mode will not operate even if this setting is ON. Refer to “Supported I/O cards” (page 9) to check if your I/O card supports Auto Scan Mode. • If two TXn amplifiers are bi-directionally connected via a digital I/O card (e.g., separately sold AES/EBU cards connected via the D-sub 25 pin connectors), and if Auto Scan Mode is ON for both units, the word clock will loop, and will no longer lock. In this case, turn Auto Scan Mode OFF for one of the TXn amplifiers. ● Setting procedure 1. Use encoder A to move the cursor to the port (Int or Slot) that you want to assign as the master clock. 2. Press the [ENTER] button to switch the master clock. A word clock is being input, and can be selected as the master clock. A valid word clock is not being input (and cannot be selected as the master clock). A word clock is being input, but is not synchronized with the master clock. Selected as the master clock. Selected as the master clock, but a valid clock is not being input. An invalid channel of the slot, an analog I/O card is installed, or no card is installed. 20 TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual Panel Operations ■ Information This screen shows information about the amplifier. This is only for display, and contains no editable parameters. Parameter name Battery Explanation Indicates the state of the internal backup battery in four levels: “OK,” “Low Battery,” “Critical Battery,” or “No Battery.” If “Critical Battery” or “No Battery” is shown, immediately save the data to a computer or other external device, and then ask a Yamaha dealer to replace the backup battery. Version Indicates the firmware version. Serial No. Indicates the serial number of the amplifier. Slot Indicates the name of the card installed in the slot. By default, an AES-IO card is installed. ■ Network Setup Here you can specify the IP address and other settings for using the amplifier in a network. Parameter name IP Address Mode IP Address MAC Address IP Control Port No. Range DHCP/Manual 001.000.000.001– 223.255.255.254 — 49152–49407 Explanation Specifies whether the IP address will be set automatically from Amp Editor or the DHCP server (DHCP), or set manually (Manual). Indicates the IP address for Auto mode. Specifies the IP address for Manual mode. If you attempt to specify an invalid address, the setting will be cancelled even if you press the [ENTER] button. Indicates the MAC address. Specifies the Ethernet port number that will be used for remote control from an external remote controller via the dedicated communication protocol. All devices in the network can communicate over the same port number. Change the port number if the same port number is used for other devices (other than TXn). TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual 21 Panel Operations ■ LCD Setup Here you can adjust the display’s contrast and backlight. Parameter name Range Contrast 0–100% Backlight ON/Auto OFF Explanation Specifies the display contrast. Specifies the lit status of the display’s backlight. With the Auto OFF setting, the backlight will light when a panel operation is performed, and will go dark ten seconds after the panel operation has ended. Similarly, the backlight will go dark ten seconds after panel operations have ended when the power supply is in Standby mode as well. ■ Front Panel Operation Here you can turns panel operation lock on/off. By locking panel operations you can prevent unintended operation. w NOTE q e • This setting restricts only panel operation of the amplifier itself; it does not affect control from an external device such as Amp Editor. q Panel This specifies the panel lock setting (locks all panel operations including the [MUTE] button and attenuation adjustments). • Normal : Panel lock (locking of all panel operations) will be turned off. • View Only : Parameters cannot be changed from the front panel. Only display-related operations can be performed. • Full Lock : The front panel will be inoperable. w MUTE Key This locks mute operations by the [MUTE] button. This can be set only if the Panel setting is Normal. e Att. Dial This locks attenuation adjustments by the A/B encoders. This can be set only if the Panel setting is Normal. 22 TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual Panel Operations ● Setting the Lock 1. Use encoder A to move the cursor to the lock that you want to set, and use encoder B to change the setting. The parameter you switched will blink. 2. Press the [ENTER] button. The lock will be applied. ● Temporarily defeating panel lock Here’s how you can temporarily defeat the panel lock. Even if the lock is temporarily defeated, it will again be set the next time the power is turned on. NOTE • If you want to clear panel lock, defeat the lock as explained below, and then set Panel to Normal. 1. Simultaneously hold down the [HOME] button and [EXIT] button for at least three seconds. A message of “Unlock panel” will appear. 2. Press the [ENTER] button. Panel lock will be temporarily (until the power is turned on again) defeated. ■ Scene Setup Here you can make settings related to scene recall. Parameter name Scene Recall EMG Scene Setup Last Memory Resume Range Explanation Enable/Disable Specifies whether scene recall via front panel operations will be allowed. This will not affect control from an external device such as Amp Editor. OFF, 00–49 Specifies the scene number that will be recalled when the EMG (Emergency) signal is received from an external controller. If this is OFF, a scene will not be recalled even if an EMG signal is received. ON/OFF Specifies what will happen when the power is turned on. If this is ON, the unit will start up with the settings that were in effect when the power was last turned off. If this is OFF, the unit will start up by recalling the scene of the scene number that was being used when the power was last turned off. TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual 23 Panel Operations ■ Misc Setup Here you can set the amplifier’s internal clock, etc. Parameter name Range Explanation Clock Day-Month-Year Hour:Minute Sets the amplifier’s internal clock. This is used when recording the event log. If daylight saving time has been enabled from Amp Editor, “DST” will appear before the day. This can be set at a specific time everyday from Amp Editor. HOME screen Mode SCENE/LIBRARY Specifies whether the name shown in the HOME screen will be the scene name or the Speaker Processor’s library name. MENU Screen Here you can make general settings for the amplifier in each category such as checking for broken connections, measuring the speaker impedance, and settings for protection conditions. ● Setting procedure 1. In the HOME screen, press the second-from-right function button (MENU) to access the MENU screen. 2. Use encoder A or B to select the sub-category that you want to edit, and press the [ENTER] button to access the screen for that sub-category. 24 TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual Panel Operations 3. Use encoder A to move the cursor to the parameter that you want to edit, and encoder B to edit the parameter value. 4. If the parameter value is blinking, press the [ENTER] button to confirm the value. Non-blinking parameter values are reflected by the amplifier in real time. ■ General Here you can make general settings for the amplifier, such as gain/input sensitivity and amp mode. ● Sensitivity/Amp Gain Parameter name Range Explanation Amp Gain 19.8–43.8 dB Specifies the gain of each channel. The gain and input sensitivity are linked; you may edit either one. Sensitivity TX6n: 24.0–0.0 dBu TX5n: 22.6– -1.4 dBu TX4n: 21.4– -2.6 dBu Gain Mode Link ON/OFF Standby/On Standby/On Switches the power between Standby and On modes. Standby is a state in which the speaker output’s power amp section is off (operation other than speaker output will continue). Range Explanation Specifies the input sensitivity of each channel. Since the maximum output is different for each model, the settable range will differ for each model. The gain and input sensitivity are linked; you may edit either one. Specifies whether the gain and input sensitivity settings will be linked between channels. ● Stereo/Bridge/Parallel Parameter name Amp Mode Stereo The amplifier will operate in stereo, with channels A and B independent. Bridge The amplifier will operate as a monaural high-power amplifier that bridge-connects the speaker output’s power amp sections, with the output signal from the channel A speaker processor as the source. Parallel The amplifier will operate as a two-channel monaural amplifier, with the output signal from the channel A speaker processor as the source. Range Explanation ON/OFF Specifies whether the attenuator settings will be linked between channels. ● Attenuation Link Parameter name Att Link TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual 25 Panel Operations ● Input Redundancy Here you can make settings for a redundant connection (duplicate audio connections) that uses both the analog input signal and the digital (slot) input signal. If the digital input audio is interrupted by a broken connection or other problem, the amplifier can automatically switch to the analog input (Backup), or the amplifier can automatically switch to the analog input simply when an analog audio input signal is detected (Override). Parameter name Range Mode Explanation OFF, Backup, Override Specifies the redundant connection mode. Backup : The input signal from the card installed in the slot will be the main signal; if the input from the card becomes unlocked, the amplifier will automatically switch to the input from the analog jack. Refer to “Supported I/O cards” (page 9) to check if your I/O card supports the Backup mode. Override : The input signal from the card installed in the slot will be the main signal; if input from the analog jack is detected, the amplifier will automatically switch to the input from the analog jack. Auto Return ON/OFF When using Backup mode, this specifies whether the slot input will be re-enabled when the interrupted slot input has recovered. When using Override mode, this specifies whether the slot input will be re-enabled when the analog input is interrupted. Ovrrid Ch Link ON/OFF When using Override mode, this specifies whether both channels will switch together (ON) or separately (OFF) when analog input is detected as being present or absent. -30.0–0.0 dBFS When using Override mode, this specifies the input level threshold value used to determine the presence or absence of analog input. 0–60 s When using Override mode with Auto Return ON, this specifies the time from when an interruption in the analog input is detected until the amplifier switches to the digital input. Ovrrid Thrsld Auto Rtn Delay ● ● ● ● Input Redundant OFF [Analog Input A] [Analog Input B] [Analog Input A] Redundancy ADC Backup mode (normal state) Override mode (normal state) ADC [Analog Input B] ADC [Analog Input A] Redundancy Pol. Gain/ Sens. [Analog Input B] ADC Pol. Both of the analog and digital signals are input into the 4x4 Matrix Mixer. Pol. Matrix Mixer Pol. Slot Input Router Only the digital signal is input into the 4x4 Matrix Mixer. Refer to the “SIGNAL PATH Screen” (page 30). TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual Gain Pol. ■ Signal Path 26 ADC Pol. Slot Input Router Pol. Matrix Mixer Pol. Gain ADC Gain/ Sens. Pol. Matrix Mixer Slot Input Redundancy Pol. Gain/ Sens. Pol. When digital input signal becomes unlocked in Backup mode ● When analog input signal is detected in Override mode Gain Router Pol. Only the analog signal is input into the 4x4 Matrix Mixer. Panel Operations ■ Signal Chain Here you can make settings for checking whether the input or output has been interrupted by a broken connection, etc. ● Analog Input Signal Chain/Slot Input Signal Chain Here you can make settings to specify how a pilot tone supplied from the external device will be detected to determine whether the input has been interrupted by a broken connection, etc. The settings for the Analog Input and the Slot Input are separate, but the items to be set are identical. Parameter name Enable Detect TH Range Explanation ON/OFF Enables/disables monitoring of input interruptions. If a pilot tone greater than the level specified by Detection TH could not be detected within the time specified by Detection Time, it will be determined that the input has been interrupted. -80.0–0.0 dBFS Detect Time 0–100 s Specifies the threshold value for the pilot tone input level. Specifies the detection time for the pilot tone. If the pilot tone was not detected within the specified time interval, it will be determined that the input has been interrupted. Frequency 5 Hz–40.000 kHz Specifies the center frequency of the pilot tone. If the sampling frequency is 44.1/48 kHz, a pilot tone above 20 kHz cannot be detected appropriately. Notch On ON/OFF Enables/disables the notch filter that eliminates the frequency component of the pilot tone so that the pilot tone will not be output by the amplifier. Notch Q 0.10–63.0 Detected Lvl — Specifies the width of the notch filter’s frequency band. Indicates the level of the detected pilot tone. ● Output Signal Chain Here you can specify how the speaker output impedance will be detected to determine whether the output has been interrupted by a broken connection or a failed speaker. By outputting a pilot tone, the impedance can be detected reliably without relying on the audio signal output. NOTE • The impedance and output level cannot be detected when the output level is lowered by the attenuator. Parameter name Range Explanation Frequency Type 5 Hz & 20 kHz, 10 Hz & 20 kHz Specifies the center frequency (5 Hz or 10 Hz) for the low-frequency component of the pilot tone that is output to the speaker. The high-frequency component is fixed at 20 kHz. With the exception of Detect Time, the parameters listed below are displayed and edited separately for the high-frequency component (High) and low-frequency component (Low). Tone Level -17.8–22.22 dBu Specifies the output level of the pilot tone. Enable ON/OFF Enables/disables monitoring of output interruptions. Detect ImpMax 0.0–250.0 Ω Specifies the upper threshold value of the impedance that is detected. If the specified value is exceeded, it will be determined that the output has been interrupted. Detect ImpMin 0.0–250.0 Ω Specifies the lower threshold value of the impedance that is detected. If the measurement falls below the specified value, it will be determined that the output has been interrupted. Detect TH -17.8–22.22 dBu Specifies the lower threshold value of the level that is detected. If the measurement falls below the specified value, it will be determined that the output has been interrupted. Detect Time 0–100 s Specify the interval (in seconds) at which checking for interrupted output will occur. If the value is shorter than the time required for one measurement (approx. 0.5–8.0 seconds), the measurement time will take effect instead. Detected Lvl — Indicates the current output level value. Detected Imp — Indicates the current impedance value. TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual 27 Panel Operations ■ Calibration Here you can detect the impedance value of the speaker connected to each channel, and apply the result to the alert settings (Signal Chain threshold values). NOTE • The impedance and output level cannot be detected when the output level is lowered by the attenuator. ● Calibrate by Pilot Tone This performs the measurements using a pilot tone generated by the amp. Parameter name Frequency Type Enable Range Explanation 5 Hz & 20 kHz, 10 Hz & 20 kHz Specifies the center frequency (5 Hz or 10 Hz) for the low-frequency component of the pilot tone that is output to the speaker. The high-frequency component is fixed at 20 kHz. With the exception of Start and Apply, the parameters listed below are displayed and edited separately for the high-frequency component (High) and low-frequency component (Low). ON/OFF Calibration Start Start Detected Lvl Detected Imp Apply Turns pilot tone output on/off. Starts detection of level and impedance. — Indicates the detected level. — Indicates the detected impedance value. Apply Based on the detected level and impedance value, settings will be made for the Output Signal Chain screen (page 27) parameters Frequency Type, Tone Level, Detect ImpMax (double the detected impedance value), Detect ImpMin (half the detected impedance value), and Detect TH (the detected level divided by √2). ● Calibrate by Prog Source This performs the measurements by outputting an audio source (program source) other than the pilot tone. Parameter name Calibration Start Detected Lvl Apply 28 TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual Range Start — Apply Explanation Starts detection of impedance. Indicates the detected impedance value. Based on the detected impedance value, settings will be made for the alert’s upper threshold value (double the detected impedance) and lower threshold value (half the detected impedance). Panel Operations ■ Limiter Here you can specify the limiter conditions for the amplifier. ● Voltage Limiter These settings specify how the limiter will be controlled by the output voltage. Parameter name Range On ON/OFF Threshold 0.0–45.0 dBu Attack Release Explanation Turns the voltage limiter on/off. Specifies the upper threshold value for the output voltage. 1–100 ms Specifies the time over which 20 dB of attenuation will be applied after the threshold value is exceeded. 0.01–10.00 s Specifies the time over which the voltage that had been attenuated will be returned to the original level after falling back to below the threshold value. ● Power Limiter These settings specify how the limiter will be controlled by the output power. Parameter name Range On ON/OFF Threshold TX6n: 10–4800 W TX5n: 10–4200 W TX4n: 10–3600 W Explanation Turns the power limiter on/off. Specifies the upper threshold value for the output power. ● Limiter Gain Reduction Parameter name A/B Link Range Explanation ON/OFF Specifies whether the limiter will be linked between channels. If this is ON, the limiter of the other channel will also operate when the limiter of one channel operates. TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual 29 Panel Operations SIGNAL PATH Screen Here you can edit the components (equalizer, delay, crossover, etc.) that use the internal DSP to perform audio signal processing. This is displayed from the sub-category in the MENU screen. NOTE • To check details on the SIGNAL PATH screen, we recommend that you use Amp Editor’s Signal Path window. The Amp Editor’s Signal Path window allows you to view and edit the signal route and functions in a more graphical manner. ■ SIGNAL PATH Block Diagrams Redundancy [Analog Input A] ADC ADC [Speaker Processor] Pol. PEQ Level Delay Pol. XOver Delay PEQ Level MUTE Limiter MUTE Protection DAC Att. Amp [Speaker Output A] 3 5 Gain/ Sens. [Analog Input B] ADC [Speaker Processor] ADC PEQ Pol. Delay Level Pol. XOver Delay PEQ Level MUTE Limiter MUTE Protection DAC Att. Amp [Speaker Output B] 4 6 Matrix Mixer 1 Pol. 1 OSC 7 2 3 Slot Input Gain 4 Router 5 6 2 Pol. OSC 7 8 30 TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual 8 Router Slot Output Panel Operations ● Setting procedure 1. In the HOME screen, press the second-from-right function button (MENU) to access the MENU screen. 2. Use encoder A or B to select “Signal Path,” and press the [ENTER] button to access the SIGNAL PATH screen. 3. Use encoder A or B to select the component that you want to edit, and press the [ENTER] button to access the screen for that component. If you selected “SP Proc” (Speaker Processor), use encoder A or B to select the component you want to edit, and press the [ENTER] button to access the screen for that component. 4. Press the second- or third-from-left function button to access the settings for the parameter (such as CH A/B or SL CH 1/2) that you want to edit. 5. Use encoder A to move the cursor to the parameter that you want to edit, and encoder B to edit the parameter value. 6. If the parameter value is blinking, press the [ENTER] button to confirm the value. Non-blinking parameter values are reflected by the amplifier in real time. TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual 31 Panel Operations ■ Recalling library settings (Speaker Processor only) You can save Speaker Processor component settings from Amp Editor as library data, and recall the settings from the amplifier’s front panel. The library saves all parameters of the Speaker Processor components. NOTE • By default, the library provides presets for Yamaha’s Installation series speakers. • You can convert the library files created for the DME series or SP2060 by Amp Editor and use them. 1. In the SIGNAL PATH screen, use encoder A or B to select “SP Proc” (Speaker Processor), and press the [ENTER] button to access the Speaker Processor screen. 2. Press the right-most function button (LIB.) to access the library screen. 3. Use encoder A or B to select the settings that you want to recall. 4. Press the second-from-left function button (CH A/B) to switch the recall-destination channel. 5. Press the left-most function button (RECALL). The recall confirmation screen will appear. 6. Press the [ENTER] button to execute the recall. If you decide to cancel the operation, press the [EXIT] button. 32 TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual Panel Operations ■ Slot Input Router Here you can specify the routing and gain from the slot input to each input channel. NOTE • To specify the routing to the input channel, press the second-from-right function button (SELECT 1/SELECT 2) to select the input channel. Parameter name Range Explanation Input Assign Slot Ch1 – Slot Ch16 Specifies the routing from the slot input to each input channel. Input Gain -24.0 dB – +24.0 dB Specifies the gain from the slot input to each input channel. ■ Input On/Off Here you can turn the input to the 4x4 Matrix Mixer on/off for each input channel. ■ 4x4 Matrix Mixer This is a 4-input 4-output mixer with the input channels and output channels arranged in a matrix. Parameter name In Polarity In Level Cross Point Range NORMAL, INVERTED -∞ –+10.00 dB ON/OFF Explanation Specifies phase reversal for the signal of each input channel. Adjusts the level of each input channel. Turns on/off the send from each input channel to each output channel. TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual 33 Panel Operations ■ 8Band Input EQ This is an eight-band parametric equalizer that boosts or cuts the signal at the specified frequencies. For each channel, you can make settings for each frequency band (BAND A–H). Parameter name Type Q Range Explanation PEQ, L.SHELF 6, L.SHELF 12, H SHELF 6, H SHELF 12, HPF, LPF Selects the filter type. You cannot select the type for frequency bands other than the first and last (B–G). (They are fixed at PEQ.) For details on the filter types, refer to page 38. 63.0–0.10 Frequency Gain 20.0 Hz–20.0 kHz -18.0–+18.0 dB Specifies the width of each frequency band. Specifies the center frequency of each frequency band. Specifies the gain for each frequency band. Bypass ON/OFF Turns bypass on/off for each frequency band. EQ All Bands ON/OFF Turns the entire eight-band equalizer on/off. ■ Input Delay Here you can specify a delay for the signal. Parameter name On Delay Time 34 TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual Range ON/OFF 0.00–1,300.00 ms Explanation Turns the delay on/off. Specifies the delay time. Panel Operations ■ Oscillator Mix This is a mono-channel oscillator. It generates a sine wave, pink noise, or burst noise. This can also mix the audio input signal and oscillator signal. Parameter name Range Explanation PGM To SP ON/OFF Switches on/off the input from the Input Delay to the mix point before the Speaker Processor. Osc To SP ON/OFF Switches on/off the input from the oscillator to the mix point before the Speaker Processor. ON/OFF Turns the oscillator on/off. Osc On Osc Level -∞ –0.00 dB Specifies the output signal level. Wave Form SINE100 Hz, SINE1 kHz, SINE10 kHz, PINK, BURST, Vari Selects the waveform that will be generated. If you select SINE (sine wave), you can also select a frequency. If you want to freely specify the frequency of a sine wave, select Vari. Vari Freq 20.0 Hz–20.0 kHz If you selected Vari as the Wave Form, this specifies the frequency of the sine wave that will be generated. ■ X-Over Input Level (Speaker Processor) This adjusts the input level to the crossover in a range of -∞ – +10 dB. ■ X-Over Polarity (Speaker Processor) This specifies the phase reversal of the input signal to the crossover. TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual 35 Panel Operations ■ X-Over (Speaker Processor) Here you can apply a high-pass filter and low-pass filter to the signal, so that only a specific frequency region is allowed to pass. Parameter name Range LPF Freq LPF Type 20.0 Hz–20 kHz Thru, 6 dB/Oct, 12 dB AdjGc, 12 dB But, 12 dB Bessl, 12 dB L-R, 18 dB AdjGc, 18 dB But, 18 dB Bessl, 24 dB AdjGc, 24 dB But, 24 dB Bessl, 24 dB L-R, 36 dB AdjGc, 36 dB But, 36 dB Bessl, 48 dB AdjGc, 48 dB But, 48 dB Bessl, 48 dB L-R LPF Gc -6–+6 dB HPF Freq HPF Type 20.0 Hz–20.0 kHz Thru, 6 dB/Oct, 12 dB AdjGc, 12 dB But, 12 dB Bessl, 12 dB L-R, 18 dB AdjGc, 18 dB But, 18 dB Bessl, 24 dB AdjGc, 24 dB But, 24 dB Bessl, 24 dB L-R, 36 dB AdjGc, 36 dB But, 36 dB Bessl, 48 dB AdjGc, 48 dB But, 48 dB Bessl, 48 dB L-R HPF Gc 36 TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual -6–+6 dB Explanation Specifies the cutoff frequency of the low-pass filter. Selects the attenuation per octave and the filter type for the low-pass filter. If you select [Thru], the filter will not be applied. AdjGc : But : Bessl : L-R : Adjustable Gain Control Butterworth Bessel Linkwitz Riley Specifies the gain at the cutoff frequency when Type is set to AdjGc. Specifies the cutoff frequency of the high-pass filter. Selects the attenuation per octave and the filter type for the high-pass filter. If you select [Thru], the filter will not be applied. Specifies the gain at the cutoff frequency when Type is set to AdjGc. Panel Operations ■ Output Delay (Speaker Processor) Here you can specify a delay for the signal. Parameter name On Range ON/OFF Delay Time 0.00–500.00 ms Explanation Turns the delay on/off. Specifies the delay time. ■ 6Band Output EQ (Speaker Processor) This is a six-band parametric equalizer that boosts or cuts the signal at the specified frequencies. For each channel, you can make settings for each frequency band (BAND A–F). Parameter name Type Q Frequency Gain Range PEQ, L.SHELF 6, L.SHELF 12, H SHELF 6, H SHELF 12, HPF, LPF, APF 1st, APF 2nd, Horn EQ 63.0–0.10 20.0 Hz–20.0 kHz -18.0–+18.0 dB Explanation Selects the filter type. Specifies the width of each frequency band. Specifies the center frequency of each frequency band. Specifies the gain for each frequency band. Bypass ON/OFF Turns bypass on/off for each frequency band. EQ All Bands ON/OFF Turns the entire six-band equalizer on/off. TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual 37 Panel Operations ● Filter types • PEQ This is a conventional parametric equalizer. • L.SHELF (Low Shelving) Without attenuating the low frequencies, this filter applies a fixed amount of attenuation to the region above the cutoff frequency. 6 and 12 (dB/Oct) specify the amount of attenuation per octave. • H.SHELF (High Shelving) Without attenuating the high frequencies, this filter applies a fixed amount of attenuation to the region below the cutoff frequency. 6 and 12 (dB/Oct) specify the amount of attenuation per octave. • HPF (High Pass Filter) A gently (12 dB/Oct) diminishing curve will be applied to the lower frequencies. • LPF (Low Pass Filter) A gently (12 dB/Oct) diminishing curve will be applied to the higher frequencies. • APF (All Pass Filter) This filter modifies only the phase, passing the signal at all frequencies. This is used to correct the phase at the crossover band. APF 1st will invert the phase 0°–180° and APF 2nd will invert the phase 0°–360°. For APF 2nd, you can adjust the Q setting. • Horn EQ CD (Constant Directivity) horn speakers have the characteristic of rolling-off the level of the high-frequency range. Horn EQ is an equalizer that compensates for this characteristic. For this reason, the Gain is limited to 0 dB or higher, and the Frequency is limited to 500 Hz or higher. ■ Output Level (Speaker Processor) This adjusts the output level in a range of -∞ – +10 dB. ■ Mute On/Off (Speaker Processor) Turns output muting on/off. 38 TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual Panel Operations ■ Limiter (Speaker Processor) This compresses signals exceeding the threshold at ∞:1, preventing signals higher than the threshold level from being output. Parameter name On Range ON/OFF Threshold -54–0 dB Attack Mode Fast, Mid, Slow, Manual Explanation Turns the limiter on/off. Specifies the threshold value for the limiter. Selects the attack speed of the limiter. If the Manual setting is selected, use the Attack setting below to specify the attack time. If Fast/Mid/Slow is selected, the attack time is specified roughly according to the HPF cutoff frequency of Speaker Processor’s Crossover. Fast : 1/4 wavelength of cutoff frequency Mid : 1/2 wavelength of cutoff frequency Slow : 1 wavelength of cutoff frequency Attack 0.0–120.0 ms Release Mode Fast, Mid, Slow, Manual Specifies the attack time when Manual mode is selected. Selects the release speed of the limiter. If the Manual setting is selected, use the Release setting below to specify the release time. If Fast/Mid/Slow is selected, the release time is specified roughly according to the HPF cutoff frequency of Speaker Processor’s Crossover. Fast : 4 wavelength of cutoff frequency Mid : 8 wavelength of cutoff frequency Slow : 16 wavelength of cutoff frequency Release 3 ms–21.1 s Specifies the release time when Manual mode is selected. ■ Output Router Here you can specify the routing for the slot output. For each slot output channel, you can select from the following four types of output points. For details on output points, refer to “SIGNAL PATH Block Diagrams” (page 30). MTXOut3/4 OscMixIn1/2 SpProcOutA/B OSC1/2 Outputs 3/4 of the 4x4 Matrix Mixer From outputs 1/2 of the 4x4 Matrix Mixer to immediately before mixing with the oscillator output Outputs A/B of the Speaker Processor. Oscillator outputs 1/2 TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual 39 Panel Operations SCENE Screen Here you can save parameter settings as a scene, and recall them from the front panel or from Amp Editor. A scene contains various amplifier settings such as the Standby/Power-On status, the parameter values of the components, and the threshold values of the alerts. 00 is the default setting scene (read-only). To access the SCENE screen, access the HOME screen and press the right-most function button (SCENE). NOTE • Scene names can be shown on the amplifier’s display only in the following languages: English, German, French, Spanish, and Japanese. However, only English alphanumeric characters can be input from the amplifier’s panel. If you want to display a German, French, Spanish, or Japanese scene name, enter the name in Amp Editor’s “Scene Manager” dialog box. • You can also specify a scene for EMG (Emergency), which will be recalled when an EMG signal is received from an external controller (page 23). • For the current scene, the scene number will be highlighted. ■ Recalling a scene Here’s how to recall the desired scene 00–49 from the scene list. 1. In the HOME screen, press the right-most function button (SCENE) to access the SCENE screen. 2. Use encoder A to select the scene number that you want to recall. 3. Press the left-most function button (RECALL). The recall confirmation screen will appear. NOTE • If Scene Recall is set to Disable in the UTILITY screen Scene Setup, it won’t be possible to perform recall operations from the front panel, so “RECALL” will not appear above the function button. 4. Press the [ENTER] button to execute the recall. If you decide to cancel the operation, press the [EXIT] button. The number of the recalled scene is highlighted (the current scene) in the SCENE screen. • While settings are being applied to the amplifier, the message “Do not turn off!” will be shown in the display. Never power-off the amplifier while this message is displayed. CAUTION 40 TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual Panel Operations ■ Storing a scene Here’s how to store the amplifier’s settings in a scene 01–49. 1. In the HOME screen, press the right-most function button (SCENE) to access the SCENE screen. 2. Use encoder A to select the scene number that you want to store. 3. Press the second function button from the left (STORE). The store confirmation screen will appear. NOTE • If the scene is protected, it is not possible to store the scene. Press the second function button from the right (EDIT) to turn protect Off before you store. 4. Use encoder A to move the cursor to the scene name, and turn encoder B to access the screen where you can specify the scene name. 5. Specify the scene name by using encoder A to move the cursor location and using encoder B to select the desired characters. You can also use the function buttons to insert a character at the cursor location (INS), or to delete a character (DEL). 6. When you’ve finished specifying the scene name, press the second function button from the left (OK) to return to the confirmation screen. 7. As necessary, use encoder A to select Protect and encoder B to turn the protect setting on/off. 8. Press the [ENTER] button to execute the Store operation. The number of the stored scene is highlighted (the current scene) in the SCENE screen. TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual 41 Panel Operations ■ Editing a scene Here’s how to edit the scene name or turn the protect setting on/off for each scene 01–49. 1. In the HOME screen, press the right-most function button (SCENE) to access the SCENE screen. 2. Use encoder A to select the scene number that you want to edit. 3. Press the second function button from the right (EDIT). The same confirmation screen as for Scene Store will appear. Then edit the scene name or protect setting in the same way as when storing a scene, and when you are finished press the [ENTER] button to execute your edits (page 41). ■ Erasing a scene (Clear) Here’s how to clear a scene 01–49. However, you cannot clear the current scene. 1. In the HOME screen, press the right-most function button (SCENE) to access the SCENE screen. 2. Use encoder A to select the scene number that you want to clear. 3. Press the right-most function button (CLEAR). The Scene Clear confirmation screen will appear. NOTE • If the current scene is selected, [CLEAR] will not appear because the current scene cannot be erased. 4. Press the [ENTER] button to execute the Clear operation. • While settings are being applied to the amplifier, the message “Do not turn off!” will be shown in the display. Never power-off the amplifier while this message is displayed. CAUTION 42 TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual Panel Operations Initializing the internal memory Here’s how to initialize the amplifier’s internal memory. As desired, you can initialize two types of data. • User Data : All user data except for the event log and the Speaker Processor library will be initialized. • Library : Only the Speaker Processor library will be initialized. • When you initialize the internal memory, the settings that had been saved in internal memory up to that point will be lost. Use caution when performing the following steps. CAUTION 1. Power-off the TXn. 2. While holding down the [HOME] button, turn on the power; the Initialize screen will appear. 3. Use encoder A to select the data that you want to initialize, and press the [ENTER] button to execute the Initialize operation. When initialization is completed, the amplifier will automatically restart. • During initialization, the message “Do not turn off!” will be shown in the display. Never power-off the amplifier while this message is displayed. CAUTION TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual 43 System Connection Examples Daisy-chain connection via analog or digital audio Here is an example of multiple amplifiers connected in a daisy-chain via analog audio signals or digital audio signals (e.g., AES/EBU). In the case of analog connection, daisy-chain the [THRU] jack and [IN] jack. In the case of digital connection (the standard AES-IO card), daisy-chain the [THRU] jack and [IN] jack, or the [OUT] jack and [IN] jack. The [THRU] jack will output the input signal without change, and the [OUT] jack will output the signal with processing applied. Computer Amp Editor Amp control Amp control Amp control Network switch Amp control Analog audio or Digital audio Analog audio or Digital audio THRU/ OUT IN TXn Analog audio or Digital audio THRU/ OUT IN TXn IN TXn Mixer In order to monitor and control the amplifiers from Amp Editor, use Ethernet cables to connect the computer to each amplifier. This allows you to monitor and control all of the amps in the workspace from a single computer. In the case of digital connections, you’ll need to make word clock settings (page 20). Specify whether you want the slot’s CH 1/2 to be the master clock, or turn Auto Scan Mode on. 44 TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual System Connection Examples ■ Thru-output for digital connections For digital connections (the standard AES-IO card), the “thru” output from the [IN] jack to the [THRU] jack will be a signal that has passed through the buffer if the power is on, or a signal that bypasses the buffer if the power is off. DIGITAL (AES/EBU) IN THRU Relay Relay Buffer If the power is on, the signal is regenerated in the buffer, theoretically allowing daisy-chain connection of any number of units. At this time, a slight latency occurs (40 nsec when operating at 96 kHz), but even if ten units are connected this will be only 400 nsec (a mere 0.14 mm when calculated as a difference in distance). If the power is off (or if the power will not turn on because the amplifier has malfunctioned), a relay circuit will bypass the buffer and directly “thru-output” the input signal so that the signal to the daisy-chained amplifiers connected downstream is not interrupted. At this time, there will be a slight interruption in the sound due to the switching of the relay circuit. (Power-on ➝ off will take approximately 200 ms, and power off ➝ on will take approximately 10 ms.) ■ Regarding digital connections When using a digital connection (the standard AES-IO card), please note the following points regarding connection cables. • You must use a 110Ω digital cable to make digital connections. Do not use an analog mic cable. Although the same XLR connector as for analog connections is used, take care not to inadvertently connect a digital signal and analog signal. • A high-quality 110Ω digital cable can be extended to approximately 100 meters when operating at 96 kHz (theoretically to approximately 200 meters when operating at 48 kHz). However, this length cannot be guaranteed in some cases, due to differences in cable quality and the number of connector contacts. Please use cables that are impedance-matched and have minimal attenuation through the high-frequency range (12 MHz). • If you need to extend a digital cable longer than 100 meters, we recommend that you use an impedance conversion connector to change from the 110Ω XLR connector to a 75Ω coaxial (BNC) connector, and use a 75Ω coaxial video cable to convey the signal. Even in this case, the signal will be dependent on the quality of the cable, but can usually be extended up to 300 meters. • As far as possible, connect the digital cable directly to the TXn amplifier itself without routing it through a patch panel on your amp rack, etc. Routing the signal via a patch panel will make impedance matching more difficult. • If you want to distribute a digital signal to multiple amplifiers, we recommend that you use the TXn’s “thru” output to make daisy-chain connections, or distribute it using an external device (such as a digital mixer in which an AES/EBU card is installed, or a DME series unit). Using a parallel cable to distribute the signal cannot be recommended from the viewpoint of impedance matching. TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual 45 System Connection Examples Redundant connections (Backup) By connecting both the analog audio signal and the digital audio signal, you can make a redundant connection (duplicate audio connections). If the digital audio signal is interrupted by a problem such as a broken connection, the system will switch to the analog audio signal. In order to enable a redundant connection, you’ll need to access the MENU screen ➝ General ➝ Input Redundancy, and choose “Backup” so that the digital audio signal has priority (page 26). Computer Amp Editor Amp control Amp control Amp control Network switch Amp control Analog audio Analog audio Analog audio Digital audio Digital audio Digital audio THRU/ OUT IN TXn Mixer 46 TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual THRU/ OUT IN TXn IN TXn System Connection Examples EtherSound connections You can use an interface card such as the MY16-ES64 to send and receive audio signals via an EtherSound network. From a single computer, you can use Amp Editor to monitor and control the amplifiers and use AVS-ESMonitor to make EtherSound settings. However on the amplifiers, the amplifier control connections and EtherSound network connections are separate. NOTE • You can connect up to three MY16-EX I/O expansion cards to a single MY16-ES64 card. Computer Amp Editor AVS-ESMonitor Amp control EtherSound Amp control Network switch Amp control Amp control EtherSound NEXT MY16-EX IN MY16ES64 MASTER SIDE NEXT MY16-EX MY16EX MASTER SIDE MY16EX EtherSound network TXn TXn TXn TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual 47 System Connection Examples Bridge connections from EtherSound to AES/EBU You can use an EtherSound interface unit such as the NAI48-ES to make a bridge connection from an EtherSound network to an AES/EBU signal. Computer Amp Editor AVS-ESMonitor Amp control EtherSound Amp control Network switch Amp control Amp control EtherSound AES/EBU AES/EBU AES/EBU IN EtherSound network 48 TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual IN IN NAI48-ES TXn TXn TXn System Connection Examples CobraNet connections You can use an interface card such as the MY16-CII to send and receive audio signals via a CobraNet network. From Amp Editor, you can monitor and control the amplifiers, and make CobraNet settings for the MY16-CII card. However on the amplifiers, the connections for amplifier control (from Amp Editor) and the connections for CobraNet are separate. Computer Amp Editor Amp control Amp control Amp control Network switch Amp control CobraNet CobraNet CobraNet CobraNet IN IN MY16CII CobraNet network IN MY16CII MY16CII Network switch TXn TXn TXn TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual 49 System Connection Examples Bridge connections from CobraNet to AES/EBU You can use a CobraNet interface unit such as the NHB32-C to make a bridge connection from a CobraNet network to an AES/EBU signal. Computer Amp Editor Amp control Amp control Amp control Network switch Amp control CobraNet AES/EBU AES/EBU AES/EBU IN CobraNet network 50 TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual IN IN NHB32-C TXn TXn TXn Connecting External Controllers and Analog Devices Remote control from AMX or Crestron ([NETWORK] connector) You can connect an Ethernet-compatible controller such as AMX or Crestron to the amplifier’s [NETWORK] connector, and remotely control the amplifier. When connecting a remote controller, you must specify the amplifier’s Port No. The Port No. setting can be made from the panel of the TXn amplifier or via Amp Editor. For details, refer to page 21 or to the Amp Editor owner’s manual. • For details of the remote control communication protocol, please refer to the “TXn Remote Control Protocol Specification” provided on the website. NOTE http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ Controlling an analog device ([FAULT OUTPUT] connector) You can connect a lamp etc. to the rear panel [FAULT OUTPUT] connector to indicate that an abnormality has occurred. The [FAULT OUTPUT] connector consists of NO (Normally Open), C (Common), and NC (Normally Closed). The [FAULT OUTPUT] connector is a relay circuit, and operates as follows. Normal state Abnormal state Powered-off NO Open Closed Closed NC Closed Open Open The relay contacts used in the [FAULT OUTPUT] connector are rated for a load of 1A, DC 30V. Do not apply a load that exceeds this rating. Use Amp Editor to make settings for the [FAULT OUTPUT] connector. Euroblock plugs are used for the [FAULT OUTPUT] connector. Euroblock connection methods are described in “Euroblock plug connection” (page 52) in this manual. • In Amp Editor’s [Device Setup] menu ➝ [Alert Setup], you can set Type to Fault so that a fault can be indicated by a connected lamp, etc. For details on making settings, refer to the “Amp Editor owner’s manual.” NOTE ● Example : Using an LED to indicate normal/fault status of the TXn Normal state Powered-off / Abnormal state TXn TXn NC Lit C NC Unlit C NO NO Unlit Lit • The relay contacts are rated for a resistive load of 1A, DC 30V. Do not apply a load that exceeds this rating. CAUTION TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual 51 Connecting External Controllers and Analog Devices Euroblock plug connection Use the included Euroblock plug (3P) to make connections to the [FAULT OUTPUT] connector. ● Cable preparation • To prepare the cable for attachment to a Euroblock connector, strip the wire as shown in the illustration, and use stranded wire to make connections. With a Euroblock connection, the stranded wire may be prone to breakage because of metal fatigue due to the weight of the cable or due to vibration. When rack-mounting your equipment, use a lacing bar when possible to bundle and fasten the cables. • If cables will be frequently connected and disconnected, as in the case of a portable installation, we recommend that you use ferrules with insulation sleeves. Use a ferrule whose conductor portion has an external diameter of 1.3 mm or less, and a length of approximately 5 mm (such as the AI0,5-6WH made by the Phoenix Contact corporation). • If you use stranded wire, do not tin (plate with solder) the exposed end. CAUTION 1. Loosen the terminal screws. NOTE • Use a slotted screwdriver with a blade approximately 2 mm wide. Slotted screwdriver 2 mm Loosen Euroblock plug Terminal screw 2. Insert the cables. 3. Securely tighten the terminal screws. Pull the cables (not too strongly) to confirm that they are securely connected. 4. Connect the Euroblock plug to the TXn’s [FAULT OUTPUT] connector. 52 TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual approx. 5 mm 1.3 mm or less approx. 5 mm Adjusting the Input/Output Levels Simplified block diagram and level diagram On the TXn amplifiers, the gain / input sensitivity is adjusted by the input level before A/D conversion. The adjustable gain range is the same for the TX6n/TX5n/TX4n models. Since the maximum output is different for each model, the settable range for input sensitivity will differ for each model. The gain and input sensitivity are linked; you may edit either one. DIGITAL INPUT ANALOG INPUT ATTENUATOR DSP INPUT AMP AD POWER AMP DA GAIN ATTENUATOR (all models): 0.0 to -80.0, -∞dB (0.5dB step) GAIN (all models): 19.8 to 43.8dB (0.1dB step) 32.0dB (default) GAIN TX6n Clips (43.8dBu) TX5n Clips TX4n Clips +11.8dBu (TX6n) 0dBu (TX6n) GAIN: 19.8dB (min.) 0dBFS (digital max.) ATT: 0.0dB Maximum Output Power 43.8dBu (1800W/8Ω) 42.4dBu (1300W/8Ω) 41.2dBu (1000W/8Ω) GAIN: 32.0dB (default) GAIN: 43.8dB (max.) Model Input Sensitivity TX6n +24.0 to 0dBu (8Ω) default: +11.8dBu TX5n +22.6 to -1.4dBu (8Ω) default: +10.4dBu TX4n +21.4 to -2.6dBu (8Ω) default: +9.2dBu ATTENUATOR +24.0dBu Model TX6n TX5n TX4n GAIN 19.8 to 43.8dB default: 32.0dB ATT: -∞dB Gain / Input Sensitivity conversion table GAIN Sensitivity (dBu) (dB) TX6n TX5n Tx4n 19.8 24.0 22.6 21.4 19.9 23.9 22.5 21.3 20.0 23.8 22.4 21.2 20.1 23.7 22.3 21.1 20.2 23.6 22.2 21.0 20.3 23.5 22.1 20.9 20.4 23.4 22.0 20.8 20.5 23.3 21.9 20.7 20.6 23.2 21.8 20.6 20.7 23.1 21.7 20.5 20.8 23.0 21.6 20.4 20.9 22.9 21.5 20.3 21.0 22.8 21.4 20.2 21.1 22.7 21.3 20.1 21.2 22.6 21.2 20.0 21.3 22.5 21.1 19.9 21.4 22.4 21.0 19.8 21.5 22.3 20.9 19.7 21.6 22.2 20.8 19.6 21.7 22.1 20.7 19.5 21.8 22.0 20.6 19.4 21.9 21.9 20.5 19.3 22.0 21.8 20.4 19.2 22.1 21.7 20.3 19.1 22.2 21.6 20.2 19.0 22.3 21.5 20.1 18.9 22.4 21.4 20.0 18.8 22.5 21.3 19.9 18.7 22.6 21.2 19.8 18.6 22.7 21.1 19.7 18.5 22.8 21.0 19.6 18.4 22.9 20.9 19.5 18.3 23.0 20.8 19.4 18.2 23.1 20.7 19.3 18.1 23.2 20.6 19.2 18.0 23.3 20.5 19.1 17.9 23.4 20.4 19.0 17.8 23.5 20.3 18.9 17.7 23.6 20.2 18.8 17.6 23.7 20.1 18.7 17.5 23.8 20.0 18.6 17.4 GAIN Sensitivity (dBu) (dB) TX6n TX5n Tx4n 23.9 19.9 18.5 17.3 24.0 19.8 18.4 17.2 24.1 19.7 18.3 17.1 24.2 19.6 18.2 17.0 24.3 19.5 18.1 16.9 24.4 19.4 18.0 16.8 24.5 19.3 17.9 16.7 24.6 19.2 17.8 16.6 24.7 19.1 17.7 16.5 24.8 19.0 17.6 16.4 24.9 18.9 17.5 16.3 25.0 18.8 17.4 16.2 25.1 18.7 17.3 16.1 25.2 18.6 17.2 16.0 25.3 18.5 17.1 15.9 25.4 18.4 17.0 15.8 25.5 18.3 16.9 15.7 25.6 18.2 16.8 15.6 25.7 18.1 16.7 15.5 25.8 18.0 16.6 15.4 25.9 17.9 16.5 15.3 26.0 17.8 16.4 15.2 26.1 17.7 16.3 15.1 26.2 17.6 16.2 15.0 26.3 17.5 16.1 14.9 26.4 17.4 16.0 14.8 26.5 17.3 15.9 14.7 26.6 17.2 15.8 14.6 26.7 17.1 15.7 14.5 26.8 17.0 15.6 14.4 26.9 16.9 15.5 14.3 27.0 16.8 15.4 14.2 27.1 16.7 15.3 14.1 27.2 16.6 15.2 14.0 27.3 16.5 15.1 13.9 27.4 16.4 15.0 13.8 27.5 16.3 14.9 13.7 27.6 16.2 14.8 13.6 27.7 16.1 14.7 13.5 27.8 16.0 14.6 13.4 27.9 15.9 14.5 13.3 GAIN Sensitivity (dBu) (dB) TX6n TX5n Tx4n 28.0 15.8 14.4 13.2 28.1 15.7 14.3 13.1 28.2 15.6 14.2 13.0 28.3 15.5 14.1 12.9 28.4 15.4 14.0 12.8 28.5 15.3 13.9 12.7 28.6 15.2 13.8 12.6 28.7 15.1 13.7 12.5 28.8 15.0 13.6 12.4 28.9 14.9 13.5 12.3 29.0 14.8 13.4 12.2 29.1 14.7 13.3 12.1 29.2 14.6 13.2 12.0 29.3 14.5 13.1 11.9 29.4 14.4 13.0 11.8 29.5 14.3 12.9 11.7 29.6 14.2 12.8 11.6 29.7 14.1 12.7 11.5 29.8 14.0 12.6 11.4 29.9 13.9 12.5 11.3 30.0 13.8 12.4 11.2 30.1 13.7 12.3 11.1 30.2 13.6 12.2 11.0 30.3 13.5 12.1 10.9 30.4 13.4 12.0 10.8 30.5 13.3 11.9 10.7 30.6 13.2 11.8 10.6 30.7 13.1 11.7 10.5 30.8 13.0 11.6 10.4 30.9 12.9 11.5 10.3 31.0 12.8 11.4 10.2 31.1 12.7 11.3 10.1 31.2 12.6 11.2 10.0 31.3 12.5 11.1 9.9 31.4 12.4 11.0 9.8 31.5 12.3 10.9 9.7 31.6 12.2 10.8 9.6 31.7 12.1 10.7 9.5 31.8 12.0 10.6 9.4 31.9 11.9 10.5 9.3 32.0 11.8 10.4 9.2 GAIN Sensitivity (dBu) (dB) TX6n TX5n Tx4n 32.1 11.7 10.3 9.1 32.2 11.6 10.2 9.0 32.3 11.5 10.1 8.9 32.4 11.4 10.0 8.8 32.5 11.3 9.9 8.7 32.6 11.2 9.8 8.6 32.7 11.1 9.7 8.5 32.8 11.0 9.6 8.4 32.9 10.9 9.5 8.3 33.0 10.8 9.4 8.2 33.1 10.7 9.3 8.1 33.2 10.6 9.2 8.0 33.3 10.5 9.1 7.9 33.4 10.4 9.0 7.8 33.5 10.3 8.9 7.7 33.6 10.2 8.8 7.6 33.7 10.1 8.7 7.5 33.8 10.0 8.6 7.4 33.9 9.9 8.5 7.3 34.0 9.8 8.4 7.2 34.1 9.7 8.3 7.1 34.2 9.6 8.2 7.0 34.3 9.5 8.1 6.9 34.4 9.4 8.0 6.8 34.5 9.3 7.9 6.7 34.6 9.2 7.8 6.6 34.7 9.1 7.7 6.5 34.8 9.0 7.6 6.4 34.9 8.9 7.5 6.3 35.0 8.8 7.4 6.2 35.1 8.7 7.3 6.1 35.2 8.6 7.2 6.0 35.3 8.5 7.1 5.9 35.4 8.4 7.0 5.8 35.5 8.3 6.9 5.7 35.6 8.2 6.8 5.6 35.7 8.1 6.7 5.5 35.8 8.0 6.6 5.4 35.9 7.9 6.5 5.3 36.0 7.8 6.4 5.2 36.1 7.7 6.3 5.1 GAIN Sensitivity (dBu) (dB) TX6n TX5n Tx4n 36.2 7.6 6.2 5.0 36.3 7.5 6.1 4.9 36.4 7.4 6.0 4.8 36.5 7.3 5.9 4.7 36.6 7.2 5.8 4.6 36.7 7.1 5.7 4.5 36.8 7.0 5.6 4.4 36.9 6.9 5.5 4.3 37.0 6.8 5.4 4.2 37.1 6.7 5.3 4.1 37.2 6.6 5.2 4.0 37.3 6.5 5.1 3.9 37.4 6.4 5.0 3.8 37.5 6.3 4.9 3.7 37.6 6.2 4.8 3.6 37.7 6.1 4.7 3.5 37.8 6.0 4.6 3.4 37.9 5.9 4.5 3.3 38.0 5.8 4.4 3.2 38.1 5.7 4.3 3.1 38.2 5.6 4.2 3.0 38.3 5.5 4.1 2.9 38.4 5.4 4.0 2.8 38.5 5.3 3.9 2.7 38.6 5.2 3.8 2.6 38.7 5.1 3.7 2.5 38.8 5.0 3.6 2.4 38.9 4.9 3.5 2.3 39.0 4.8 3.4 2.2 39.1 4.7 3.3 2.1 39.2 4.6 3.2 2.0 39.3 4.5 3.1 1.9 39.4 4.4 3.0 1.8 39.5 4.3 2.9 1.7 39.6 4.2 2.8 1.6 39.7 4.1 2.7 1.5 39.8 4.0 2.6 1.4 39.9 3.9 2.5 1.3 40.0 3.8 2.4 1.2 40.1 3.7 2.3 1.1 40.2 3.6 2.2 1.0 GAIN Sensitivity (dBu) (dB) TX6n TX5n Tx4n 40.3 3.5 2.1 0.9 40.4 3.4 2.0 0.8 40.5 3.3 1.9 0.7 40.6 3.2 1.8 0.6 40.7 3.1 1.7 0.5 40.8 3.0 1.6 0.4 40.9 2.9 1.5 0.3 41.0 2.8 1.4 0.2 41.1 2.7 1.3 0.1 41.2 2.6 1.2 0.0 41.3 2.5 1.1 -0.1 41.4 2.4 1.0 -0.2 41.5 2.3 0.9 -0.3 41.6 2.2 0.8 -0.4 41.7 2.1 0.7 -0.5 41.8 2.0 0.6 -0.6 41.9 1.9 0.5 -0.7 42.0 1.8 0.4 -0.8 42.1 1.7 0.3 -0.9 42.2 1.6 0.2 -1.0 42.3 1.5 0.1 -1.1 42.4 1.4 0.0 -1.2 42.5 1.3 -0.1 -1.3 42.6 1.2 -0.2 -1.4 42.7 1.1 -0.3 -1.5 42.8 1.0 -0.4 -1.6 42.9 0.9 -0.5 -1.7 43.0 0.8 -0.6 -1.8 43.1 0.7 -0.7 -1.9 43.2 0.6 -0.8 -2.0 43.3 0.5 -0.9 -2.1 43.4 0.4 -1.0 -2.2 43.5 0.3 -1.1 -2.3 43.6 0.2 -1.2 -2.4 43.7 0.1 -1.3 -2.5 43.8 0.0 -1.4 -2.6 Initial setting TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual 53 Adjusting the Input/Output Levels Adjusting the input/output levels ■ Basic level adjustment If we think of the TXn amplifier in a similar way as a conventional analog amplifier, there are two parameters that determine the gain/level. • Gain / Input sensitivity: The input level before A/D conversion is adjusted from the front panel MENU screen ➝ [General] ➝ [Sensitivity/Amp Gain]. If the level is not modified within the internal DSP (SIGNAL PATH), the gain / input sensitivity can be thought of as being exactly the same as on a conventional analog amplifier. The gain can be adjusted in a range of 19.8 to 43.8 dB in 0.1 dB increments. However, the input sensitivity range differs between models. • Attenuator: The output level at the final stage after D/A conversion can be adjusted by turning encoders A/B in the HOME screen. The range is 0.0 to -80.0 and -∞dB, adjustable in 0.5 dB increments. Unlike a conventional analog amplifier, the level can also be adjusted using the 4x4 Matrix Mixer or Speaker Processor of the internal DSP (SIGNAL PATH screen). These can be used as appropriate for different purposes. For example, the Speaker Processor can be used to adjust the level for each speaker unit. ■ Level adjustments between TX6n/TX5n/TX4n units In a system where different TX6n/TX5n/TX4n models coexist, set the same gain on each unit if you want to obtain the same output level (V, dBu) for a given input level. These settings are convenient when you need to manage the gain in a multi-way speaker system. In this case, the maximum output will differ depending on the model, meaning that as you raise the input level, the power amp section of the TX5n and TX4n will clip earlier than the TX6n. Conversely, if you want to obtain the maximum output power (W) from the amplifiers for a given maximum input level, set the input sensitivity to match the maximum input level. In this case, the output level for a given input level will differ depending on the model, but each amplifier’s maximum output will be obtained for the same input level (the power amp section will begin clipping when the maximum input occurs). ■ Level adjustments between analog and digital To match the digital signal level to the analog signal level without changing the analog signal level, adjust the gain of the slot input. If you want the level to be consistent between analog and digital signals from an audio source (such as a digital mixer) equipped with both analog and digital outputs, refer to “Gain / Input Sensitivity conversion table” (page 53). Set the gain so that even when using the TX5n or TX4n, the input sensitivity of the TX6n and the maximum analog output level of the audio source are equivalent.For example, the Yamaha PM5D features a maximum output level of +24 dBu, so in this case you would set the amplifier’s gain to 19.8 dB.The DM2000 or the MY8-DA96 card have a maximum output level of +18 dBu, so in this case you would set amplifier’s gain to 25.8 dB.With these settings, the digital full-bit will be equivalent to the audio sources’ analog maximum output level. 54 TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual Redundancy [Analog Input A] ADC Pol. ADC Pol. Gain/ Sens. [Analog Input B] Matrix Mixer Pol. Slot Input Gain Router Pol. Appendix Message List Messages that may appear in the TXn’s display and the appropriate responses are listed below. Message Explanation Panel Full locked! To prevent unintended operation, panel operations have been locked by the panel lock setting. To temporarily defeat panel lock, hold down both the [HOME] button and [EXIT] button for at least three seconds. To turn panel lock off, first defeat it temporarily, and then turn the UTILITY screen ➝ Front Panel Operation ➝ Panel setting OFF. Panel View only! To prevent unintended operation, parameter editing has been locked by the panel lock setting. To temporarily defeat panel lock, hold down both the [HOME] button and [EXIT] button for at least three seconds. To turn panel lock off, first defeat it temporarily, and then turn the UTILITY screen ➝ Front Panel Operation ➝ Panel setting OFF. Parameter Protected! This message will appear if you attempt to perform panel operations to edit parameters of a Speaker Processor component to which a library whose security setting was “View” or “Hide” was recalled. If you want to defeat security, recall a library item whose security is set to “Edit.” MUTE key Locked! To prevent unintended operation, the [MUTE] buttons have been locked. To unlock the [MUTE] buttons, set the UTILITY screen ➝ Front Panel Operation ➝ MUTE Key setting to Normal. ATT. Dial Locked! To prevent unintended operation, changes to the attenuation have been locked. To unlock the attenuation, set the UTILITY screen ➝ Front Panel Operation ➝ Att. Dial setting to Normal. Scene recalling Do not turn off! A scene is being recalled. Never turn off the power while this message is shown. Cannot edit while online! Settings cannot be edited, because the unit is online with Amp Editor. File writing Do not turn off! A file is being written to internal memory. Never turn off the power while this message is shown. Calibrating [EXIT] to cancel Calibration is being executed. If you decide to cancel calibration, press the [EXIT] button. Initializing Do not turn off! Internal memory is being initialized. Never turn off the power while this message is shown. Updating f/ware Do not turn off! The firmware is being updated. Never turn off the power while this message is shown. Synchronizing Do not turn off! Now synchronizing with Amp Editor. Never turn off the power while this message is shown. Turning power on: Are you sure? No[EXIT] Yes[ENTER] This message will appear when the power is being switched from Standby to On. To switch the setting, press the [ENTER] button. Going Standby: Are you sure? No[EXIT] Yes[ENTER] This message will appear when the power is being switched from On to Standby. To switch the setting, press the [ENTER] button. Changing Freq. Type: Are you sure? No[EXIT] Yes[ENTER] This message will appear when you change the Frequency Type in the Signal Chain screen or the Calibration screen. To change the setting, press the [ENTER] button. When this is changed, the Output Signal Chain parameters or Calibration parameters will return to their default values. Press and hold [EXIT] key to reset Fault Output This will appear if the FAULT OUTPUT connector’s output is set to on. Hold down the [EXIT] button for three seconds or longer to reset the output (NC and C will be connected). Reset Fault Output Are you sure? No[EXIT] Yes[ENTER] This will appear if the FAULT OUTPUT connector’s output is set to on and you hold the [EXIT] button for three seconds or longer to reset the output. Press the [ENTER] button to reset the output. TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual 55 Appendix Alert Message List (Excerpt) The alert message display indicates the operational status of the unit or other alert information that you specified to display via Amp Editor. The following messages appear when certain malfunctions are suspected to have occurred. For details about alert messages, including the following messages, refer to the Amp Editor Owner’s Manual. Message 56 Content Response No battery The internal backup battery has been completely exhausted or is not installed. Critical battery The internal backup battery has run extremely low, and it is possible that memory has disappeared. Low battery The internal backup battery has only a small amount of power remaining. If you continue operation, settings may be lost and return to the default values. Contact your Yamaha dealer as soon as possible. Current scn lost The settings saved in internal memory have been lost. The backup battery may have run down. Contact your Yamaha dealer. Fan failed[Ch*] The channel * cooling fan has stopped. Check whether dirt or a foreign object could have clogged the fan, and clean the fan appropriately. If this does not solve the problem, it is likely that the device has malfunctioned. Immediately stop using the unit, and contact your Yamaha dealer. DC detected[*] Since a direct current component was detected in the speaker output, the power amp’s power supply has been shut down. It is likely that the device has malfunctioned; immediately stop using the unit, and contact your Yamaha dealer. Flash ROM error Failed while writing to internal flash ROM. Network HW error A problem has occurred in the internal network device. It is likely that the device has malfunctioned; please contact your Yamaha dealer. DSP error A problem has occurred in the internal DSP. Illegal MAC adr An invalid MAC address was specified. Scene recall err The scene could not be recalled. System error A system error has occurred. Saving failed The scene could not be saved in internal memory. Initialize the memory. If this does not solve the problem, contact your Yamaha dealer. Resume data lost The current scene settings saved in internal memory have been lost. Recall the scene. If this does not solve the problem, contact your Yamaha dealer. TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual When you turn off the power, the current settings will be lost, and will return to the default values. Immediately stop using the unit, and contact your Yamaha dealer. Appendix Troubleshooting Symptom Power will not turn on, display will not light Possible causes Response The power cable is not connected properly. Connect the power cable properly. The POWER switch is not turned on. Turn the POWER switch on. The cable is not connected properly. Make the correct connections to the audio input jack and the speaker output jack. The gain or attenuator setting has lowered the level. Gain is adjusted by the MENU screen ➝ General ➝ Sensitivity/ Amp Gain. Attenuator is adjusted by turning the encoder in the HOME screen. The [MUTE] button is on. If the front panel [MUTE] indicator is on, hold down the [MUTE] button for one second or longer to cancel muting. The protection circuit has operated, muting the output. If the amplifier has overheated, clean the filter elements and improve the ventilation around the amplifier. If the power supply has malfunctioned, contact your Yamaha dealer. In the SIGNAL PATH screen, the input channels of the slot are unassigned, their level is lowered, or they are muted. Check the parameters for each component in the SIGNAL PATH screen, such as Slot Input Router, Input On/Off, 4x4 Matrix Mixer, and Mute On/Off. The word clock from the slot input is not synchronized with the master clock. Select the word clock from the slot as the master clock, or turn Auto Scan Mode on. Analog input level is exceeding the input sensitivity setting. Adjust MENU screen ➝ General ➝ Sensitivity/Amp Gain setting according to the input level. Sound that appears to be processed by an effect (phaser) is output from the speaker Phase cancellation is occurring because an analog input signal and digital input signal from the same sound source but differing latencies are being mixed via the 4x4 Matrix Mixer. If you’re using redundant connections, set the MENU screen ➝ General ➝ Input Redundancy ➝ Mode setting to Backup. Alternatively, change the settings of the 4x4 Matrix Mixer etc. to turn off one of the signals. An alert message is displayed An amplifier malfunction or other alert event related to the amplifier audio has occurred. For details on the meaning of each alert message and the appropriate measures to take, refer to the Amp Editor Owner’s Manual. Panel operations are not accepted The unit is locked. Refer to the Front Panel Operation setting (page 23). A scene can be saved but not recalled Scene Recall is set to Disable. Set the UTILITY screen ➝ Scene Setup ➝ Scene Recall setting to Enable. Library data can be recalled, but not saved You cannot save library data from the TXn front panel. Save the library data from Amp Editor. All scene data saved in the TXn has disappeared The power was turned off while the TXn’s data was being saved. If you saved the project in Amp Editor, synchronize from Amp Editor to the TXn. The internal battery has run down. Contact your Yamaha dealer to have the battery replaced. A cable is disconnected or broken. Make sure that the Ethernet cable is correctly connected, and that it is not broken. The unit is offline. In the main panel window, click the [OFFLINE] button to switch it to [ONLINE]. The Device ID or IP address is not set correctly. Re-do the setup as described in the Amp Editor Owner’s Manual. “LCD Backlight” is set to “Auto OFF.” Press any button on the panel to turn the backlight on.The LCD backlight will turn off if you do not operate the unit for more than 10 seconds. To keep the LCD backlit all the time, access the Utility screen, select [LCD Setup], then set [Backlight] to “ON.” No sound from the speaker Noise from the speaker Can’t use Amp Editor to monitor or control the TXn The LCD is not backlit. TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual 57 Appendix Index Numerics D 4x4 Matrix Mixer ........................................................... 33 6Band Output EQ ......................................................... 37 8Band Input EQ ............................................................ 34 Daisy-chain connection................................................. 44 Delay....................................................................... 34, 37 Device ID .................................................................. 4, 19 Device Setup ................................................................ 19 Digital input/output connectors (I/O card slot)................. 8 Display ............................................................................ 7 A About the documentation................................................ 3 Air filters........................................................................ 11 Air intakes ....................................................................... 7 [ALERT] indicator............................................................ 6 Alert Message List (Excerpt)......................................... 56 Alert messages ............................................................. 15 Amp Editor ...................................................................... 4 Amp Gain..........................................................25, 53, 54 Amp Mode .................................................................... 25 AMX .............................................................................. 51 ANA INPUT VOLTAGE................................................. 16 Analog devices ............................................................. 51 Analog Input Signal Chain ............................................ 27 Analog input/output connectors ...................................... 8 APF............................................................................... 38 Att. Dial ......................................................................... 22 Attenuation..............................................................12, 54 Attenuation Link ............................................................ 25 Auto Return................................................................... 26 Auto Scan Mode ........................................................... 20 B Backup....................................................................26, 46 Basic Operations .......................................................... 12 Battery .......................................................................... 21 Block diagram ............................................................... 53 Bridge ........................................................................... 25 [BRIDGE] indicator ......................................................... 6 C Calibrate by Pilot Tone ................................................. 28 Calibrate by Prog Source.............................................. 28 Calibration..................................................................... 28 Card ................................................................................ 9 [CLIP] indicator ............................................................... 6 Clock............................................................................. 24 CobraNet connections .................................................. 49 Component ..................................................................... 4 Crestron ........................................................................ 51 Crossover ..................................................................... 36 58 TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual E EMG Scene Setup ........................................................ 23 Encoders A, B................................................................. 7 [ENTER] button............................................................... 7 Equalizer................................................................. 34, 37 EtherSound connections............................................... 47 Euroblock plug .............................................................. 52 [EXIT] button................................................................... 7 External controllers ....................................................... 51 F [FAULT OUTPUT] connectors .................................. 9, 51 Filter types .................................................................... 38 Front Panel Operation .................................................. 22 Function buttons ............................................................. 7 G Gain ........................................................................ 53, 54 Gain Mode .................................................................... 25 General ......................................................................... 25 H H.SHELF....................................................................... 38 [HOME] button ................................................................ 7 Home screen ................................................................ 15 Horn EQ........................................................................ 38 HPF............................................................................... 38 I I/O cards ......................................................................... 9 Identify .......................................................................... 19 [IDENTIFY] indicator....................................................... 5 Information.................................................................... 21 Initializing the internal memory ..................................... 43 Input Delay.................................................................... 34 Input On/Off .................................................................. 33 Input Redundancy......................................................... 26 Input sensitivity ................................................. 25, 53, 54 IP Address .................................................................... 21 IP Control Port No......................................................... 21 Appendix L S L.SHELF ....................................................................... 38 Label ............................................................................. 19 Last Memory Resume................................................... 23 LCD Setup .................................................................... 22 Level adjustment........................................................... 53 Level diagram ............................................................... 53 Level meter ................................................................... 16 Library....................................................................... 4, 32 Limiter .....................................................................29, 39 Limiter Gain Reduction ................................................. 29 LPF ............................................................................... 38 Scene........................................................................ 4, 40 Scene Recall................................................................. 23 Scene screen................................................................ 40 Scene Setup ................................................................. 23 Screen categories......................................................... 14 Screen structures.......................................................... 13 Screw holes for handles ................................................. 7 Sensitivity.......................................................... 25, 53, 54 Sensitivity/Amp Gain..................................................... 25 Serial No. ...................................................................... 21 SETTING screen .......................................................... 17 Setup .............................................................................. 3 Signal Chain ................................................................. 27 [SIGNAL] indicator .......................................................... 6 SIGNAL PATH screen .............................................. 4, 30 Slot Input Router........................................................... 33 Slot Input Signal Chain ................................................. 27 SLOT INPUT VOLTAGE............................................... 16 SLOT OUTPUT METER ............................................... 16 SP OUTPUT IMPEDANCE........................................... 16 SP OUTPUT POWER................................................... 16 SP OUTPUT VOLTAGE ............................................... 16 Speaker Processor ................................................. 32, 35 [SPEAKERS] jacks ......................................................... 8 Standby......................................................................... 25 [STANDBY] indicator ...................................................... 5 Standby/On................................................................... 25 Stereo ........................................................................... 25 Stereo/Bridge/Parallel................................................... 25 System Connection Examples...................................... 44 M MAC Address................................................................ 21 MENU screen ............................................................... 24 Message list.................................................................. 55 METER screen ............................................................. 16 Misc Setup .................................................................... 24 [MUTE] button................................................................. 6 [MUTE] indicator ............................................................. 6 MUTE Key .................................................................... 22 Mute On/Off .................................................................. 38 MY cards......................................................................... 9 N [NETWORK] connector............................................. 9, 51 [NETWORK] indicator..................................................... 5 Network Setup .............................................................. 21 O Optional cards................................................................. 9 Oscillator Mix ................................................................ 35 Output Delay................................................................. 37 Output Level ................................................................. 38 Output Router ............................................................... 39 Output Signal Chain...................................................... 27 Override ........................................................................ 26 P Panel............................................................................. 22 Panel Operations .......................................................... 12 Parallel.......................................................................... 25 [PARALLEL] indicator ..................................................... 6 Peak Hold ..................................................................... 18 PEQ .............................................................................. 38 Power cable .................................................................... 9 Power Limiter................................................................ 29 [POWER] switch and indicator........................................ 5 [PROTECTION] indicator................................................ 6 R T Terms.............................................................................. 4 THERMAL..................................................................... 16 Troubleshooting ............................................................ 57 U Unit ............................................................................... 18 UTILITY screen............................................................. 19 V Version.......................................................................... 21 Voltage Limiter.............................................................. 29 W Word Clock Setup......................................................... 20 X X-Over .......................................................................... 36 X-Over Input Level........................................................ 35 X-Over Polarity ............................................................. 35 Redundant connections ................................................ 46 Remote control ............................................................. 51 TX6n/5n/4n Reference Manual 59 U.R.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation © 2009 Yamaha Corporation 909-PO-D0