Toa A-5000 Series Software Instructions

Please carefully follow the instructions in this manual to ensure long, trouble-free use of your equipment. (Ver. 1.0.0)

1. a-5000 pC Software oUtlINe ........................................................ 4 1.1. General Description ............................................................................................... 4 1.2. System Requirements ........................................................................................... 4 2. Software SetUp ........................................................................................ 6 2.1. Installing the A-5000 PC Software ........................................................................ 6 2.2. Uninstalling the A-5000 PC Software ................................................................... 8 3. SettINGS flow ............................................................................................. 8 4. StartING tHe Software .................................................................... 9 4.1. Starting from the “Start” Menu .............................................................................. 9 4.2. Starting from the Shortcut Icon ............................................................................. 9 5. MoVING froM tHe INItIal operatIoN SeleCtIoN SCreeN to tHe MaIN SCreeN ....................................................... 10 6. MaIN SCreeN aND INDIVIDUal VIewS ..................................... 13 6.1. Menu View ........................................................................................................... 14 6.2. Status View ......................................................................................................... 15 6.3. Flow View ............................................................................................................ 17 7. UNIt aND CHaNNel NaMe SettINGS ........................................ 19 8. INpUt aND oUtpUt leVel MoNItorING (Only possible in online mode.) ................................................................................... 20 9. SIGNal proCeSSING DetaIleD SettINGS .......................... 21 9.1. Basic Function Box Operation in Flow View ........................................................ 21 9.2. Compression Settings ......................................................................................... 22 9.3. Manual Mute Settings ......................................................................................... 23 9.4. Master Volume Settings ...................................................................................... 26 9.5. PEQ Settings ....................................................................................................... 27 10. preSet MeMorY-relateD SettINGS aND operatIoNS ................................................................................................. 29 10.1. What Is the Preset Memory? ............................................................................. 29 10.2. Preset Memory Name Settings ......................................................................... 29 10.3. Setting the Preset Memory Number To Be Called Up When Power Is Switched On ...................................................................................................... 30 10.4. Changing the Preset Memory Number To Be Called Up .................................. 31 10.5. Storing Set Parameters in Preset Memory ....................................................... 32 11. CoMMUNICatIoN SettINGS ............................................................ 33 11.1. Connections between the PC and the Unit ........................................................ 33 11.2. Method to Enable Communications between the PC and the Unit ................... 33 11.3. Connection Settings .......................................................................................... 34 11.4. Communications ................................................................................................ 37 12. GloSSarY ...................................................................................................... 39 12.1. PC Software Screen .......................................................................................... 39

12.3. System Function ............................................................................................... 40 12.4. Communication Related Terms ......................................................................... 40 12.5. External Control Functions ................................................................................ 40 12.6. Maintenance Function ....................................................................................... 40 13. SpeCIfICatIoNS ........................................................................................ 41 13.1. Software Specification ....................................................................................... 41 13.2. Setting/Display Items, Setting Ranges, and Default Settings ........................... 41

1.1. General Description Use the dedicated settings software when setting compression and manual mute functions for the A-5000 Series. Settings can be performed regardless of whether the A-5000 series (referred to as “unit” hereinafter) is concurrently in communication with a PC (online mode) or not (offline mode). Note, however, that some operations and displays can only be performed online. The PC and unit communicate via a network. When both are online, Preset Memory can be recalled from the PC to the unit, and acoustic signal processing settings can be changed in real time. Only one unit at a time can be used with the PC software. Set data can be stored in the PC. 1.2. System requirements Install the software in a PC that meets the following specifications: 1.2.1. recommended pC requirements Hardware Requirements CPU Intel CoreTMi3, 2 GHz or faster Memory Over 2 GB Display 1024 x 768 resolution or higher Free Hard Disk Space Over 16 MB however, over 600 MB is required for the 32 bit version or over 1.5 GB for the 64 bit version when “.NET Framework” is not yet installed Optical Drive CD-ROM drive LAN 100BASE-TX Software Requirements OS Following are the verified operating systems: Windows 7 Professional 32bit SP1 Windows 7 Professional 64bit SP1 Windows 8.1 Pro 32bit Windows 8.1 Pro 64bit Required Component .NET Framework 4 Client Profile (Internet access is required when “.NET Framework” needs to be installed) • Intel Core is the trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries. • Windows is the registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. • Regarding other company names and products, they are also trademarks of individual companies.

Connect the unit’s LAN terminal to the PC via a switching hub. Connect a PC and the unit to a switching hub using LAN straight-through cables individually. PC with the A-5000 PC Software installed LAN terminal Switching hub Category 5 or higher shielded twisted pair straight-through cable for LAN (with RJ45 connectors) A-5006/5012 1.2.3. Network • Perform the network setting for the PC in advance following the instructions of the network administrator of the facilities where the unit is installed. If incorrect setting has been performed, this may adversely affect other devices connected to the same network. • The unit that communicates with this software can be detected using the Device detection function. The Device detection function detects the unit connected on the local area network. A “Broadcast” communication method is used for detection. Therefore, this detection function is available only within the effective range of broadcast. Broadcast will not reach beyond the router even within the local area network. PC Router A-5000 series (2) A-5000 series (3) A-5000 series (1) Router Effective range of broadcast (Device detection possible from a PC.) In the network configuration shown above, the A-5000 series (3) cannot be detected if the device detection is executed from the PC. For the effective range of broadcast, consult your network administrator of the facilities where the unit is installed.

2.1. Installing the a-5000 pC Software Terminate all other application programs in operation before installation. Follow the procedures below to install. Step 1. Insert the supplied CD into the PC’s CD drive. Step 2. Open the CD drive from the “Explorer” or “My Computer.” The “English” folder, “Japanese” folder, and other contents are displayed. Step 3. Open the “English” folder. Step 4. Open the “Software” folder. Step 5. Double-click the “setup.exe.” The window at right is displayed. Step 6. Click the [Next] button. The window at right is displayed. Check the contents of the License Agreement, then choose the “I Agree” or “I Do Not Agree” radio button. Choosing “I Agree” allows to click the [Next] button. Step 7. Check the contents of the window, then click the [Next] button.

the software will be installed, then click the [Next] button. The window at right is displayed. tip If the .NET Framework is not installed in the PC, follow the on-screen instructions to install it. Connection to the internet is required. Step 10. Click the [Close] button after installation completion. The shortcut icon for the A-5000 GUI executable program is stored in the PC’s start menu. Step 9. Start installation according to the instructions on the screen. The window at right is displayed.

Step 1. Click the Start button on the PC’s desktop, and select [Setting Control Panel]. The “Control Panel” window is displayed. Step 2. Double-click the “Programs and Features” icon. The currently installed program will then be displayed. Step 3. Select “A-5000 PC Software.” Step 4. Click the “Uninstall.” The A-5000 PC Software is uninstalled. 3. SettINGS flow [Settings Summary] Settings contents are broadly divided into preset memory parameter (see p. 30), where signal processing parameters are stored, and static parameter, for parameters not stored in the preset memory. Unit name PEQ Preset memory 1 Preset memory 16 Static parameter (Settings other than preset memory) Preset memory parameter Setting file Channel name Preset memory name Primary reference preset memory number IP address Subnet mask Default gateway DHCP Compressor Mute Master volume PEQ Compressor Mute Master volume Use the Menu View to store. Use the Menu View to set. Use the Flow View to set. Use the Memory View to store. [Setting procedure example] Step 1. Install the unit and set it up for audio output. Step 2. Connect the unit to a PC (see p. 5). Step 3. Install the A-5000 PC Software in the PC and start it (see p. 6 and p. 9). Step 4. Receive date from unit and display its settings on the main screen (see p. 11). Step 5. Set both unit and channel names (see p. 19). Step 6. Set preset memory names and the preset memory number to be displayed when power is switched on (p. 29 and 30). Step 7. Perform more detailed settings on the Flow View, actually outputting audio (see p. 21). Step 8. Save settings to the preset memory (p. 32). Step 9. Call up a different number of preset memory and repeat Steps 6 – 8.

The following two different methods are available for starting the installed A-5000 PC Software: 4.1. Starting from the “Start” Menu You can start the A-5000 PC Software from the start menu. Click the Start button on the PC’s desktop, and select [Programs TOA Digital Audio Control A-5000 PC Software] to start. 4.2. Starting from the Shortcut Icon You can start the A-5000 PC Software by double-clicking the shortcut icon created on the desktop after installation completion.

tHe MaIN SCreeN Connect the A-5000 Series unit to a PC and perform settings, actually outputting audio. Starting up the A-5000 PC Software displays the initial operation selection screen. Select from among [File New], [File Open], and [Connect] depending on the type of work to be done. 1. file New Select this key to create a new setting file. Clicking this key switches the screen display to the main screen (see p. 13). 2. file open Select this key to open a previously created settings file. Clicking this key displays the “Open” dialog box. Select the desired file (extension: a5d) and click the [Open] button. File is opened, and the screen display is switched to the main screen (see p. 13). 1 2 3

PC Software’s setting screen. Be sure the A-5000 unit is connected to the PC in advance by way of a switching hub (see p. 33.) [receiving Data] Step 1. Click the [Connect] button on the initial operation selection screen. Units are automatically detected and the Unit’s IP Setting screen is displayed. Step 2. Select the desired unit from which to receive data, then click the [Next] button. The Firmware version check screen is displayed. Step 3. Select the desired unit from among the “Controllable units” and click the [Finish] button. When the desired unit from which to receive data is not displayed: The unit is not displayed in the above screen when connected via a router. Use the [Add] button to add the unit. If the [Add] button is clicked, the Add target unit screen (shown at right) for connected units is displayed. Enter the IP address of the desired connected unit. When the desired unit from which to receive data is listed among “Uncontrollable units” : As the firmware version may be old and out of date, update the firmware using the [Firmware update] button. (See p. 36, Step 6 of “Connection Settings.”) Once the firmware is updated, the unit should then be displayed among the “Controllable units.”

tips • Reception status is displayed in the Communication screen. (See p. 40 “Preset,” “Static.”) • The display reverts to the initial operation selection screen if the [Cancel] button is clicked. Step 4. Click the [Completed] button. The screen display is switched to the main screen (see p. 13).

After initial operation selection settings, the Main screen is displayed. The main screen consists of the Menu View, Status View and Flow View. Menu View Status View Flow View

The Menu view is located in the upper left section of the Main screen. Clicking on the individual tabs in the Menu view displays the menu icons related to each corresponding function. Click on a menu icon to execute its function. Note: Clicking the ALT key displays the shortcut keys of the ribbon menu. 6.1.1. application New: Creates (sets) a new data file. Open... : Calls up the existing data file. Save: Overwrites the file being edited. Save As... : Saves the file being edited to the disk under a different name. Close: Closes the file being edited. About... : Displays the A-5000 PC Software version number. Exit: Exits the A-5000 PC Software. 6.1.2. Home Save: Updates the file being edited. Copy: Copies the value set for the function box selected on the flow view (see p. 17) to the clipboard. Paste: Pastes the data in clipboard to the function box selected on the flow view. Clear: Initializes the value set for the function box selected on the flow view. 6.1.3. Network Connect: Connects the unit to a PC for online processing. (See p. 33.) Disconnect: Disconnects the unit from a PC for offline processing. (See p. 38.) tip The unit’s setting does not change while in the offline state even if it is changed with a PC. Connection Setting: Allows you to perform network settings and to designate the unit’s IP address to which this software can access. Auto Connect: Makes an automatic connection when the file is opened next time. 6.1.4. Config Name: Displays the unit name setting dialog. (See p. 19.) Preset Memory Setting: Displays the preset memory setting dialog. (See p. 29.) Application tab Home tab Config tab Network tab

The Status view is located in the upper right section of the Main screen. The Status view consists of Memory, Unit and Connection views. The Status view displays information related to the unit to be set. 6.2.1. Memory view 1. preset memory number Displays the number of the currently selected Preset Memory (see p. 29). Click this button to display the Memory List panel. 2. preset memory name Displays the name of the currently selected Preset Memory (see p. 29). Click this button to display the Memory List panel. 3. Store button If this button is clicked, the contents set in the Flow View can be written to the currently selected preset memory. 1. Unit name Unit’s name is displayed. The unit name can be set from the Menu View’s “Config” tab (see p. 19). 2. Unit Ip address Unit’s IP address is displayed. For the unit’s IP address, please read “Connection Settings” in “Communication Settings” on p. 34. 6.2.2. Unit view Click this button. [Memory list panel] Preset memory number Preset memory name Store button Memory View Unit View Connection View 1 2 3 Unit name Unit IP address 1 2

Displays the status of communication with the unit. : Unconnected (offline status) : Connected (online status) 2. Manual mute terminal status Displays the manual mute terminal status. : Open : Close (muted) 3. Impedance setting status (status of DIp Sw4 on the unit’s rear panel) Displays the impedance setting status. : High impedance 100 V line or 70 V line (100 V, 70 V) : Low impedance (4 Ω) 6.2.3. Connection view 3 1 2 Unit communication connection status display Manual mute terminal status Impedance setting status

Displays the unit’s signal processing image. The Flow View consists of Level Meter boxes 2 and Function boxes 3 – 8 that show the unit’s signal processing functions. 1. Channel information Displays the input or output channel number and the channel name. Channel number Input or output Channel name 2. level meter (only displayed when in online mode) Displays the level of each input and output. (For details, see p. 20.) 3. peQ (parametric equalizer) Roughly displays the frequency characteristics curve set with the PEQ. Frequency characteristics are indicated by a flat straight line when all gains are set to 0 dB. (For details, see p. 27.) 4. Compressor These function boxes are only for monaural inputs 1 and 2, and display the On/Off status of compression settings and input and output levels. (When in online mode) (When in offline mode) 5. Mute Displays muting status. The display is as shown below while muting is enabled. (When in online mode and muting is activated) (When in offline mode or muting inactivated when in online mode) (For details, see p. 23.) Signal input (monaural input: 4 channels) Signal output (monaural output: 1 channel) 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8

displayed when in online mode) Displays the gain value of the volume control on the front panel. 7. remote master volume control (only displayed when in online mode) Displays the gain value of the remote master volume output. 8. Master volume control Allows operation of the master volume fader. The master volume’s gain value display (shown in the upper part of the fader) is interlocked with the fader position. (For details, see p. 26.)

Set the names of units and each channel of monaural input and output. Step 1. Select [Config Name] in the Menu View. The Unit Name Setting screen is displayed. Step 2. Click a name box to enter a name. Each name must be within 20 characters in length. Step. 3. Click the [OK] button. The name is set and reflected in both Unit View and Flow View. [Unit View] [Flow View] (channel information display) Unit name Monaural input channel name Monaural output channel name Channel name Unit name

When in online mode, clicking one of the level meter boxes displayed in Flow View displays the details of the level meters of all channels. [Flow View] Clicked boxes are highlighted by a blue frame. The level meter corresponding to the clicked box is displayed surrounded by a blue frame. Click the Level Meter box. The level meter displays signal levels in a bar graph. Set the unit for operation within a level range that is not displayed in red. Channel Classification Mono In 1 & 2 Mono In 3 & 4 Mono Out Signal Level +7 dB to +10 dB (peak): Red −20 dB to +7 dB: Yellow Under −20 dB: Green +7 dB to +10 dB (peak): Red −10 dB to +7 dB: Yellow Under −10 dB: Green 0 dB to +3 dB (peak): Red Under 0 dB: Green Channel Name Level Meter Channel Number

9.1. Basic function Box operation in flow View 9.1.1. Display the Detailed Settings View to preform settings Clicking on a signal processing function box in Flow View displays the Detailed Settings View, allowing changes in setting. [Flow View] 9.1.2. perform settings using the right-click menu or drag & drop The following operations can be performed for each function box using the menu displayed by right-clicking the box. Data can be copied and pasted by dragging and dropping the box. Copy: Copies the parameters set for the function box selected on the operation view to the clipboard. Paste: Pastes the data in clipboard to the function box selected on the operation view. Clear: Initializes the parameters set for the function box selected on the operation view. The clicked box is highlighted by a green frame. Step 1. Click the function box. Step 2. Change the setting on the Detailed Settings View. Step 3. Click the [Close] button or outside the Detailed Settings View. The Detailed Settings View is closed.

9.2.1. what is compression? Compression is a function that reduces the volume of an input signal when there is an excessive signal input. When an input signal exceeds the set threshold level, this function compresses the excessive sound volume to a predetermined ratio and controls the signal by means of a predetermined attack time (see p. 39). This function is used to prevent clipping distortion and damage to speakers. 9.2.2. Setting compression Compression can be set for input channels 1 and 2. In Flow View, click the Compression box, displaying the Detailed Compression Settings for the selected channel. The numerical values of settings 1 through 5 above can be increased with the UP button and decreased with the DOWN button. Clicking the central button opens the Settings dialog box. Settings are performed by either directly entering values or selecting given values. 1. threshold Sets the threshold value. Compression is performed on input signals that have a higher input level than the value set here. [Threshold Settings dialog box] 2. Compression ratio Sets the “input level increment to output level increment” compression ratio for the input signal. When compression is disabled, the ratio is “1:1”. The compression rate increases in steps of “1.1:1”, “1.2:1”….. with maximum compression at “Inf.:1”. [Compression Ratio Setting dialog box] 3. attack time Sets the reaction time (unit: ms) for compression to be initiated when excessive input is detected. [Attack Time Settings dialog box] 4. release time Sets the response time (unit: ms) for release of compression after the input signal drops to below the threshold level. [Release Time Settings dialog box] Threshold Release time Compression ratio Gain Attack time On/Off button Input and output level meters 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

9.3.1. what is manual mute? Manual Mute is used to attenuate the input signal to the A-5000 Series unit. When the Manual Mute terminals are closed, the audio of the selected input is attenuated. 5. Gain Sets an amplification factor. [Gain Settings dialog box] 6. on/off button Sets to enable or disable compression. : Compression enabled. : Compression disabled. 7. Input and output level meters When communication is in progress between the unit and PC, the input and output signal levels, reduction level (effective degree of compression) and threshold level are displayed in the bar graph as shown below: The reduction level (attenuation), hold time (time the audio attenuation is retained after being triggered) and fade-in time (time required to return to the unattenuated volume) can be independently set for each input. A-5006/5012 Manual mute terminal Close the terminal. Attenuation (dB) Reduction level Time (sec) 0 –40 –70 –60 –50 –30 –20 –10 Hold time Fade-in time Trigger (Closes the Manual Mute terminals.) Reduction level Threshold level Output signal level Input signal level

Set manual mute for each input channel (1 – 4). (Refer to the next page for setting procedures.) Clicking the Mute box in the Flow View displays the Manual Mute Detailed Settings View. 1. Mode Used to set to enable or disable Manual Mute. : Mute enabled. : Mute disabled. • If set to “Manual”: When the Manual Mute terminals on the rear panel receive a contact input, the audio of the input channel set to Target-ON is muted. The mute status is displayed in the Mute box (p. 17) of the Flow View. • If set to “Off”: Manual Mute is disabled. 2. trigger Displays the Mute activation trigger. • If Mode is set to “Manual”: The indication “Mute contact” is displayed. The contact input to the unit’s rear panel-mounted Manual Mute terminals is a mute trigger. • If Mode is set to “Off”: Nothing is displayed. 3. target Selects the input to be muted. : The channel is muted. : The channel is not muted. 4. Input selection Used to set the following parameters individually for each input: • Reduction level Sets the attenuation level. To set the level, drag the reduction level point up or down. • Hold time Sets the hold time by dragging the hold time point right or left. • Fade-in time Sets the fade-in time by dragging the fade-in time point right or left. Mode Trigger Target 1 2 3 Input selection 4 Reduction level point Hold time point Fade-in time point

The button lights green, enabling the Mute function. The indication “Mute contact” is displayed in the Trigger field. Step 2. Click the input that uses the Manual Mute function. The clicked input button lights orange, indicating that input can be muted. Multiple inputs can be selected. Step 3. Click the input button for which detailed parameters are set. The detailed settings for the clicked input are displayed graphically. Step 4. Set the reduction level by dragging the reduction level point up or down. Step 5. Set the hold time by dragging the hold time point right or left. Step 6. Set the fade-in time by dragging the fade-in time point right or left. Step 7. Repeat Steps 3 – 6 to perform settings for all targeted inputs. 1 2 3 4 5 6

If the Master Volume function box is clicked in the Flow View, the Detailed Setting View for the Master Volume is displayed. 1. Gain display Displays the Master Volume gain. Clicking the Gain display opens the dialog box for gain entry. 2. fader Used to set the Master Volume gain. The fader knob is displayed in the position corresponding to the gain value. Drag the fader knob to adjust the setting. Gain display Fader 1 2

If the PEQ (parametric equalizer) function box is clicked in the Flow View, the Detailed Setting View for the PEQ function is displayed. The frequency characteristics of each input and output can be corrected by a 5-point parametric equalizer. 1. Filter control field PEQ frequency characteristics are displayed by a graph. Each filter can be set by dragging its corresponding filter point. 2. filter point Filter points are indicated by 5 yellow circles within the filter control field. Frequencies and gains can be changed by dragging the filter points. The setting value of each point can be initialized by selecting the “Point Clear” from the menu displayed when you right-click on the filter point on a graph. 3. frequency control Sets each filter point’s frequency. [Frequency Settings dialog box] 4. Gain control Sets each filter point’s gain. [Gain Setting dialog box] 5. Q control Sets each filter point’s Q. [Frequency Setting dialog box] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Filter control field Filter point Filter point control Filter point number Frequency control Gain control Q control On/Off button Lock button Resolution button Q indicator button The numerical values of settings 3 through 5 above can be increased with the UP button and decreased with the DOWN button. Clicking the central button opens the Settings dialog box. Settings are performed by either directly entering values or selecting given values.

Sets each filter point to On or Off. On: Filter is enabled (orange display). Off: Filter is disabled (blue display). The filter is bypassed if set to Off. 7. lock button Used to enable or disable the locking of frequencies or gains when dragging filter points. Clicking “Freq. Unlock” at left changes the indication, locking the frequency. If the frequency is locked, it becomes unchangeable even if the filter point is dragged left and right. Clicking the same button again restores the previous display and releases the lock. Clicking “Gain Unlock” at right changes the indication, locking the gain. If the gain is locked, it becomes unchangeable even if the filter point is dragged up and down. Clicking the same button again restores the previous display and releases the lock. Both the frequency and gain can be locked. Note Frequencies and gains can only be locked for the filter point operation. The frequency and gain controls can be used to change settings even while in locked mode. 8. resolution button Used to set the resolution for frequency and gain settings. If “Freq. : Low” at left is clicked, the indication changes and the frequency settings resolution is set to “High.” Clicking the same button again restores the previous display and sets the frequency settings resolution to “Low.” The frequency settings resolution is as follows: Low: 1/24 octave High: 3-digit significant figure If “Gain: Low” at right is clicked, the indication changes and the gain settings resolution is set to “High.” Clicking the same button again restores the previous display and sets the for gain settings resolution to “Low.” The gain settings resolution is as follows: Low: 0.5 dB High: 0.1 dB 9. Q indicator button Used to switch the Q display method of each filter point. The following 3 different display methods are available: (1) Numerical indication Q values are indicated by a numerical figure. (2) Oct/band fractional indication The value of the octave bandwidth corresponding to the Q value is indicated by a fractional figure. (3) Oct/band numerical indication The value of the octave bandwidth corresponding to the Q value is indicated by a numerical figure. Example: When the Q value is 4.318 Numerical indication: 0.333 Oct/band fractional indication: 1/3 oct/band Oct/band numerical indication: 4.318 oct/band

10.1. what Is the preset Memory? Parameters set in the Flow View can be stored as preset memory. The following setting values are stored in the preset memory: • PEQ gain, center frequency, Q and On/Off. • Compression threshold, compression ratio, attack time, release time, gain and On/Off. • Mute mode, On/Off for inputs 1 – 4, attenuation, hold time and fade-in time. • Master volume. Up to 16 preset memories can be stored. The initial preset memory number that is called up when the power is switched on can also be set. It is also possible to call up a different preset memory number and use parameters set in advance corresponding to expected usage when the unit is connected to a PC online. 10.2. preset Memory Name Settings Step 1. Select [Config Preset Memory Settings] in the Menu View. The Preset Memory Settings screen is displayed. Step 2. Click the preset memory name field and enter a name of up to 20 characters. Step 3. Click the [OK] button. Preset memory number Preset memory name 2 3

Set the preset memory number that will be called up when the unit’s power is switched on. Step 1. Select [Config Preset Memory Setting] in the Menu View. The Preset Memory Setting screen is displayed. Step 2. Click the button for the desired preset memory number to be called up when the power is switched on. The clicked button lights orange. Step 3. Click the [OK] button. 2 3

By changing the selection of the preset memory number, a setting parameter stored under the newly selected number can be called up. Step 1. Click the preset memory number/name button in the Memory View. Memory List panel is displayed. [Memory List panel] The currently selected Preset Memory button is displayed in orange. Step 2. Click the desired preset memory number/name button on the Memory List panel. The selected button lights orange. Step 3. Click the [Change] button. The setting parameters for the preset memory number selected in Step 2 are called up. 1 2 3

10.5.1. when storing in a currently-selected preset memory number: Step: Click the [Store] button in the Memory View. Parameters set in the Flow View are stored in the current preset memory number. 10.5.2. when storing parameters in a different preset memory number: Step 1. Click the preset memory number/name button in the Memory View. Memory List panel is displayed. [Memory List panel] Stored in the preset memory number shown here. The currently selected Preset Memory button is displayed in orange. Step 2. Click the desired preset memory number/name button in the Memory List panel. The selected button lights orange. Step 3. Click the [Store] button. Parameters set in the Flow View are stored in the memory number selected in Step 2. 1 2 3

When wishing to return the parameters edited in the Flow View back to those currently stored, delete the edit. Note: Once the edit contents have been deleted, they cannot be restored. Step 1. Click the preset memory number/name button in the Memory View. Memory List panel is displayed. [Memory List panel] The currently selected Preset Memory button is displayed in orange. Step 2. Click the [Trash] button. After the edited contents are deleted, the parameters stored before the edit are called up. 1 11. CoMMUNICatIoN SettINGS 11.1. Connections between the pC and the Unit Connect the unit’s LAN terminal to the PC via a switching hub. Connect a PC and the unit to a switching hub using LAN straight-through cables individually. PC with the A-5000 PC Software installed LAN terminal Switching hub Category 5 or higher shielded twisted pair straight-through cable for LAN (with RJ45 connectors) A-5006/5012 11.2. Method to enable Communications between the pC and the Unit Step 1. Perform network settings by selecting [Network Connection Settings] from the menu view. (See the next page “Connection Settings.”) Step 2. Make Communications by selecting [Network Connect] from the menu view. (See p. 37 “11.4. Communications.”)

Perform settings needed to communicate with the units in this section. Network settings can be made. Step 1. Select [Network Connection Setting] from the menu. Network settings of the units found on the network are displayed. The table below shows the factory preset settings for each unit. IP address 192.168.14.1 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 0.0.0.0 DHCP Off If no unit was detected: Install the undetected unit within the reach of broadcast packet. Communications may be interrupted when the PC is firewall-protected. If a unit’s IP address is duplicated or inappropriate network setting has been performed, such device is displayed in the Unconnectable units list. • To change the unit’s IP address setting, advance to Step 2. • When transmitting the settings data changed in Step 2 to the unit, advance to Step 3. • When changing the PC’s network settings, change them from the Windows Control Panel. PC network setting cannot be changed using the A-5000 PC software. • When connecting to the unit via a router, network settings are not displayed on this screen. The unit network settings cannot be changed. Connect such unit to a LAN and perform the network settings in advance. • If a unit needs to be connected via a router, advance to Step 4 to add it. • If the unit that should not be communicated with is displayed in the list, advance to Step 5 to delete it from the list. • Advance to Step 6 when all the units to be connected are displayed in “Connectable units” list. • When the PC has two or more IP addresses, select the unit and IP address to be communicated with from the PC’s IP address. • When the DHCP is set to be valid and the DHCP server is not found on the network, equipment detection cannot be performed until communications between the DHCP server and PC time out (approximately 30 seconds). Note that the DHCP is set to be invalid by default (see Step 2 of the next page). 2 3 4 5 6

Select the unit for which you want to change the network setting, then click the [Modify IP setting] button. The IP Setting screen is displayed. Set the IP address, then click the [OK] button. Step 3. Transmit changed setting data to the unit. Clicking the [Send the setting] button transmits the IP settings to the corresponding unit and network setting for the unit is changed. Step 4. Add the unit to be connected via a router in a list. Clicking the [Add] button displays the Add target unit screen. Enter the IP address of the added unit and click the [OK] button. Note Network setting for the unit to be connected via a router cannot be changed using the method described in Step 2. If you need to change the network setting, connect such unit to a LAN and change the network setting in advance. 4 5 4

Select the unit to be deleted, then click the [Delete] button. The selected unit is deleted from the list. Step 6. Click the [Next] button, then the Firmware version check screen is displayed. When the firmware version of the unit is older than that the A-5000 PC software supports, the unit is displayed in the Uncontrollable units list. • If a unit that does not need to be controlled is displayed, advance to Step 7 to delete it from the list. • When updating firmware, advance to Step 8 . • If all units to be controlled are shown in the Controllable units list, advance to Step 9. Step 7. Delete the unit from the list. Select the unit to be deleted, then click the [Delete] button. The selected unit is deleted from the list. Step 8. Update the firmware. Select the unit from the Uncontrollable units list and click the [Firmware update] button. Firmware update starts. The unit is moved to and displayed in the Controllable units list after the firmware update is complete. Notes • Do not switch off the unit’s power under any circumstances during firmware update. • Settings data is retained even if the firmware is updated. • Firmware cannot be updated if the unit’s maintenance switch (DIP Switch 3) is in the UP position. Be sure that the maintenance switch is in the DOWN position and restart the unit before updating. Step 9. Select the unit(s) from the Controllable units list. Step 10. Click the [Finish] button. Setting is complete. 7 8 10

Step 1. Select [Network Connect] from the menu. While the screen below is displayed, the target unit designated with the connection settings are being detected. Note If no units on the network have been set for the connection settings, the Unit’s IP Setting screen is displayed. Perform network settings in the same manner as in the steps on p. 34, “Connection Settings.” On completion of network settings, the units listed in “Connectable units” field start being connected.

To enable communications between the PC and the unit, both setting data* must be the same. If data is different between the PC and the target unit, the Communication screen appears indicating “Different” in the Status column during connection. Designate the transfer direction “PC >> Unit” or “Unit >> PC,” and click the [Update] button. Then, all unmatched setting data is simultaneously transferred in the designated direction. * Set contents of preset memory Nos. 1 – 16 and parameters (static parameter) not stored in preset memory. [Example of display that appears when the settings contents for the PC and the unit do not match] Step 3. Select [Network Disconnect] from the menu. This terminates communications between a PC and the unit. Preset Memory 1 settings do not match. Select the transfer method.

12.1.1. flow view Displays the A-5000 series’s signal processing flow, and is used to perform advanced settings of each individual signal processing function. 12.1.2. Box Refers to the box expressing each signal processing function in the Flow view and Operation view. The Box is also termed as Function box. 12.1.3. Detail setting panel A screen used to perform detailed parameter settings for the signal processing function box. 12.2. Signal processing function 12.2.1. Compressor function Compresses the difference between the maximum sound output and minimum sound output. This function can be set for Inputs 1 and 2. Threshold Level, Compression Ratio, Attack Time, Release Time and Gain can all be individually adjusted. 12.2.2. Manual mute function Input signal is muted by closing the unit’s Manual Mute terminals. Mute can be individually set for each input (1 – 4). 12.2.3. Volume function The following volume control functions are also provided: • Input Volume Controls Each of these front panel-mounted controls can be rotated to adjust its corresponding signal level. • Remote Master Volume Controls • Master Volume Controls 12.2.4. peQ function Performs 5-point PEQ filter processing on input and output channels.

12.3.1. preset Refers to the Preset memory. 12.3.2. Static A parameter that cannot be stored in the Preset memory. 12.3.3. During editing (edit state) A state that even a part of the parameters to be stored in the Preset memory is currently being changed. 12.3.4. preset resume function A function that resumes the editing after power-on even if power is turned off while editing is in progress not completing the store into a specific Preset memory. 12.4. Communication related terms 12.4.1. online state A state that the PC and target A-5000 series unit are communicating with each other. “When in online mode” is a state that the A-5000 series unit is in online state. 12.4.2. offline state A state that the PC and target A-5000 series unit are not communicating with each other. “When in offline mode” is a state that the A-5000 series unit is in offline state. 12.5. external Control functions 12.5.1. Manual mute function Input signal is muted by closing the unit’s Manual Mute terminals. 12.5.2. remote master volume control function Adjusts the unit’s master volume with an external volume control. 12.6. Maintenance function 12.6.1. Setting file A file in which the setting data for a single A-5000 series unit is stored. The file extension is “a5d.”

Preset Memory: 16 memories 13.2. Setting/Display Items, Setting ranges, and Default Settings 13.2.1. Unit data Setting Item Setting Range Default Setting Remarks Online Setting Storable in Preset Memory Unit Name 20 alphanumeric characters IP Address IPv4 192.168.14.1 Subnet Mask IPv4 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway IPv4 0.0.0.0 DHCP On, Off Off 13.2.2. Channel data Setting Item Setting Range Default Setting Remarks Online Setting Storable in Preset Memory Channel Name 20 alphanumeric characters Example: Mono In: 1, Mono Out: 1 13.2.3. Signal processing box [peQ] Setting Item Setting Range Default Setting Remarks Online Setting Storable in Preset Memory Gain –15 to +15 (dB), 0.5 dB steps 0 Center Frequency 20 to 20 k (Hz), 1/24 octave steps 80, 200, 500, 2 k, 10 k PEQ Q 0.267 to 69.249 (96 points) 4.318 On/Off On, Off On [Compressor] Setting Item Setting Range Default Setting Remarks Online Setting Storable in Preset Memory Threshold –30 to +10 (dB), 1 dB steps 0 Ratio 1 : 1 to ∞ : 1, 17 steps 1 : 1 Attack time 0.2 to 5000 (ms), 25 steps 10 Release time 10 to 5000 (ms), 16 steps 500 Gain –20 to +10 (dB), 1 dB steps 0 On/Off On, Off On

Manufacturer: TOA Corporation 7-2-1, Minatojima-Nakamachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan Authorized representative: TOA Electronics Europe GmbH Suederstrasse 282, 20537 Hamburg, Germany URL: http://www.toa.jp/ 161-10-00009-00 [Mute] Setting Item Setting Range Default Setting Remarks Online Setting Storable in Preset Memory Mute mode Manual, Off Manual INPUT 1 – 4 On/Off On, Off Off Attenuation –60 to –3 (dB), 1 dB steps –40 Hold Time 1 to 10 (sec), 1 sec steps 5 Fade-in Time 0 to 10 (sec), 1 sec steps 4 Display Item Setting Range Default Setting Remarks Online Setting Storable in Preset Memory Mute operation status Mute enabled/ disabled – – – Manual Mute terminal status Open/close – Unit’s Manual Mute terminal status – – [Volume control] Display Item Setting Range Default Setting Remarks Online Setting Storable in Preset Memory Input volume control –∞, –69 to +10 (dB), 1 dB steps – – – Remote master volume control –∞, –69 to +10 (dB), 1 dB steps – – – Setting Item Setting Range Default Setting Remarks Online Setting Storable in Preset Memory Master volume control –∞, –69 to +10 (dB), 1 dB steps 0 [output selection switch] Display Item Setting Range Default Setting Remarks Online Setting Storable in Preset Memory Output 100 V, 70 V/4 ohm – Use the unit’s DIP switch to set. – –