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Yamaha TX6n/TX5n/TX4n Reference Manual

1. o ara 2 d E a 5268 O die j In ae ES 888 mm 46 TX6n sn 4n Reference Manual 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 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 Computer Amp Editor AVS ESMonitor Amp control n EtherSound E Amp control Amp control Network switch Em qu t g Amp control EtherSound MASTER NEXT SIDE MY16 EX A zx HE LL 5 NEXT IN MY16 EX al MY16 EtherSound network TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual 47 p System Connection Examples Bridge connections from EtherSound to AES EBU You can use an EtherSo
2. TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual 49 E 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 net work to an AES EBU signal Computer Amp Editor e Amp control Amp control Amp control MEN Network switch Em Amp control CobraNet AES EBU lii cj LS 32 0 A Se SE 3 M E EECH amp CUN D D LE II A B B A aa sea Bar HJ R T ll H mm E E 1 a CobraNet NHB n JE Eu SOM te E Mal Co 5575 LM G3 network TXn TXn mI 50 TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual Connecting External Controllers and Analog Devices Remote control from AMX or Crestron INETWORK 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 News e For details of the remote control communication protocol
3. 5 Elle e EE 25 SHOTS 25 Stereo Bridge Parallel sees 25 System Connection Examples asas soo s acce ninnDns 44 T E EE A el LEE 16 Troubleshooting eese 57 U a EE 18 RUE E DEE 19 V NOTSIONE 25 esse terre ete Rte tee re sat 21 Voltage Limiter 29 W Word Clock Setup cId Aa aceno AI TAE TETA Ta da xas 20 X NE ON CP m 36 X Over lrputLeVel itsenne ienirstot 35 X Ovet Polafily eresian reni Pepe 35 TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual 59 ES U R G Pro Audio amp Digital Musical Instrument Division Yamaha Corporation 2009 Yamaha Corporation 909 PO DO
4. Both of the analog and digital signals are input into the 4x4 Matrix Mixer E Signal Path Refer to the SIGNAL PATH Screen page 30 ees 26 TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual Gain 4 Router i Only the digital signal is input into the 4x4 Only the analog signal is input into the 4x4 Matrix Mixer Matrix Mixer Panel Operations E Signal Chain Here you can make settings for checking whether the input or output has been interrupted by a broken connection etc Analog Inrut Signal Chairn O GE 20 GaGkHz MEET 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 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
5. TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual 33 pee Panel Operations E 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 d Inrut EH e 4 2 Freauer S GHZ Gain GA AdE FREY BAND A HEXT Parameter name Range Explanation Type PEQ L SHELF 6 Selects the filter type You cannot select the type for frequency bands L SHELF 12 other than the first and last B G They are fixed at PEQ For details H SHELF 6 on the filter types refer to page 38 H SHELF 12 HPF LPF 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 E Input Delay Here you can specify a delay for the signal Inrut Delas on Delay Time Ge GEMS PREV HEAT Parameter name Range Explanation On ON OFF Turns the delay on off Delay Time 0 00 1 300 00 ms Specifies the delay time mw 34 TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual Panel Operations E 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 o
6. Do not turn off Calibrating Calibration is being executed EXIT to cancel If you decide to cancel calibration press the EXIT button Initializing 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 Fau
7. tiennent 27 Ou EE 26 P Panelists EE EHI aed 22 Panel Operations 12 rie 25 PARALLEL indicator seesesseeeeeeeee 6 Peak Hold 2 1 BIB etd ee ee 18 do 38 POWGEMCabDIG sch depleted LE 9 Power lIfiter iie cuoio Retire tete eee eurn ER ped 29 POWER switch and indicator 5 PROTECTION Imndleator 6 R Redundant connections 46 Remote Control 51 Appendix S SO O sos M ee 4 40 Scene Recall eerte patrio ERE eng 23 Scene screen 40 Scene Set P 23 Screen categories 14 Sereen Structures ikse nery 13 Screw holes for handles ssssseeee 7 SENSIIVILY E 25 53 54 Sensitivity Amp Gain 25 S rial NO 5258 21 SETTING screen 17 Sellp s AR ni ne 3 Signal eri evecare eiiie ten irr n TEn ahe 27 SIGNAL indicator sese 6 SIGNAL PATH screen 4 30 Slot Input Router 33 Slot Input Signal Chan sss 27 SLOT INPUT VOLTAGE 16 SLOT OUTPUT METER atose 16 SP OUTPUT IMPEDANCE eee 16 SP OUTPUT POWER oerte 16 SP OUTPUT VOLTAGE seen 16 Speaker Processor 32 35 SPEAKERS IaCKS ei ee e pO ee Ucet cere 8 Standby AR LU UE T 25 STANDBY indicator
8. 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 j Specifies the lower threshold value for the alert Alert Max TH i 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 E Specifies the display unit for the meter Alert detection parameters Value Max TH Min TH 18 TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual e Detect Count Detect Time Time now Panel Operations UTILITY Screen Here you can make settings for the amplifier itself and for the network Labe T TXEN 1 E PREY Setting procedure 1 e 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 Label TYEn 1 E PREY 3 Use encoder A to move the cursor to the parameter that you want to ed
9. 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 fpem 36 TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual E Output Delay Speaker Processor Here you can specify a delay for the signal Panel Operations CES H OUTPUT
10. YAMAHA POWER AMPLIFIER TX6n TX5n TX4n Reference Manual YAMAHA Ui Contents NITE OQUG HON esL E 3 About the documentation 3 le AIAS 3 LIII Km 4 Controls and Connectors 5 Front Panel eene tee sattnc cesis 5 Rear unlpmee 8 Optional VO Cards einen 9 Supported UO Caras ssiaa aa ea acea ane a acce a acea a ein nDos 9 Removing and installing a card 10 Cleaning the air filters eese 11 Panel Operations 12 Basic Operations 12 About the Display 12 Switching Screens A 12 Editing the Parameters AA 12 Adjusting the Attenuation 12 Screen Structure ss 13 Operations that can be Performed from the Panel crore riori ism suce e renun 14 Alert Messages ero niente 15 ele BE 15 METER SCreen cccsssssecceesssssceeeeessesseeeesenesseees 16 SETTING SGre i sie iiccssecensecsssesanctecscesscvercivcstecsnsecaaaes 17 UTILITY Sereen OESCH 19 Device Setup ee Eten cater nn 19 Word Clock Set p 22 occides iter ces 20 Information 21 Network Setup sse 21 ED ECTS LT zie ere petere ates 22 Front Panel Operation 22 Scene Setup 23 M
11. 857 81 67 55 308 40 26 14 23 5 20 3 18 9 177 276 162 148 156 81 7 12 1 107 95 35 8 80 66 54 309 39 25 13 e 236 202 188 176 277 161 147 135 318 t20 106 94 359 79 65 53 400 88 24 12 M Initial setting 23 7 20 1 18 7 175 278 1 0 146 134 31 9 119 105 93 360 78 64 52 401 37 23 1 1 23 8 20 0 18 6 174 279 159 145 13 3 61 77 63 81 402136 22 10 TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual 53 pm 3 Adjusting the Input Output Levels Adjusting the input output levels E 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 gt 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 codB adjustable in 0 5 dB increments Unlike a conventional
12. a E 51 ANA INPUT VOLTAGE cciias 16 Analog devices 51 Analog Input Signal Chain 27 Analog input output connectors seeseeeeese 8 jl a 38 V NBI E 22 Aitenuation nnne 12 54 Attenuation Link 25 AUTO FRET MIN eee ET 26 Auto Scan Mode oa ao aia ane a ae ane ea aa acae nica a Decana e ane Dono 20 B BSG uiae iets 26 46 Basic Operations ceecceeeeeseeeeeneeteeeeeeeeeneeseneeeeetaes 12 EEN eege 21 BOCK GA QIAM EE 53 Eller sisted Sener Ne ees 25 BRIDGE indicator essen 6 C Calibrate by Pilot Tone sesee 28 Calibrate by Prog Source 28 Eet le RER eE a 28 Ee EE 9 CLIP indicator LEA OLE ne E EE Rare niet CobraNet connections Component ej BEE e EE pm 58 TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual D Daisy chain connection Delay atit eee ce ineditis RIIT KEE Device Setup Digital input output connectors I O card sl0t 8 Be T E EMG Scene Setup 23 Encoders A Boca de ad veni vex pa arte gere ea ELT T ENTER DUHOM irienna eer 7 Se ET EE 34 37 EtherSound connections 47 EUrOblOCK plu WEE 52 EXIT DUHOM Siseron 7 External Controllers 22 222222 ect eese rein 51 F FAULT OUTPUT eonnechors iiivvssituascesototesitasciaNDs 9 51 gigi ss 38 Front Panel Operation sese 22 Function buttons En 7 G ET EE 53 54 Gain e 25 ET 25
13. in the HOME screen or the METER screen you can use encoders A and B to adjust each channel s attenuation f the display shows a screen other than the HOME screen or METER screen encoders A and B are used to set param eters Attenuator vn 12 TX6n sn 4n Reference Manual Screen Structure HOME Screen EXIT EXIT O MENU EXIT SCENE EXIT UTILITY ANA INPUT VOLTAGE CdBFS ATT m 11 0 EY SETTING NEXT PREY ANA INPUT VOLTAGE SLOT INPUT VOLTAGE SP OUTPUT VOLTAGE SP OUTPUT POWER SP OUTPUT IMPEDANCE SLOT OUTPUT METER THERMAL UTILITY Screen Device D Ident i Label 1x6n 1 Device Setup Word Clock Setup Information Network Setup LCD Setup Front Panel Operation Scene Setup Misc Setup MENU Screen Menu Limiter General Signal Path Signal Chain Calibration Encoder Limiter SCENE Screen RECALL STORE EDIT CLEAR RECALL STORE EDIT CLEAR Panel Operations SETTING Screen ANA INPUT VOLTAGE De Enable TH G GdBFS Time Ss nt 10 SETTING ANA INPUT VOLTAGE SLOT INPUT VOLTAGE SP OUTPUT VOLTAGE SP OUTPUT POWER SP OUTPUT IMPEDANCE SLOT OUTPUT METER THERMAL CNET gt lt PREV General ENTER e v AmP Gain Ame Gain Sensiti 17 dBu Gain Mo Link ON tando Ji ON Sensitivity Amp Gain Stereo Bridge Parallel Attenuation Link Inp
14. D 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 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 TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual 7 ES Controls and Connectors Rear Panel G ee QG R s SPEAKERS jacks These are speaker output jacks e 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
15. H SAB EE 38 HOME button 7 FIOMESCROCM E 15 Horm EQ rrt eei a AOS 38 5 LE EE 38 l et e EE 9 VG ARIE AE ER RER 19 IDENTIFY indicator cene sun rti tette 5 nieiue mte E 21 Initializing the internal memory eene 43 Input Delay uet eee endete E 34 tele ul EE 33 Input Redundancy ient titre ttr p es 26 Input sensitivity 25 53 54 Igel ges 21 IP Control Port No 21 L RESTE svete 38 E lor sde dese iere Age 19 Last Memory Resume 23 LOD Setup EE 22 Level adjustment 53 Level diagram t Ane 53 Eig EET 16 Blur 4 32 TRETEN TR TCI SUL 29 39 Limiter Gain Reduction esses 29 Hg 38 M MAC Address 21 MENU SCIeen euidenter inis eate aie indt 24 Message listoissa npe dedas 55 METER SGEN Cette cere torn nere p Renier Aie reap endi 16 Mis Setup sscicssciteteisncdedes in entendent 24 MUTET button aan Ree se eei 6 TURN Hie ee LEE 6 MUTE NRW eegener eege Eeer 22 Mute On Off ao Gens ec Sees 38 h e 9 N NETWORK connector 9 51 NETWORK indiCator teorie eniin 5 Network Setup AA 21 0 Optional cards cared alias cete eve dette 9 Oscillator Mix 35 Output Delay 1 eee 37 Output Level De Lente 38 OUltpUt ROQUE gm 39 Output Signal Chain
16. Operation Panel setting OFF Panel To prevent unintended operation parameter editing has been locked by the panel lock setting View only 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 gt Front Panel Operation Panel setting OFF Parameter This message will appear if you attempt to perform panel operations to edit parameters of a Speaker Protected 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 To prevent unintended operation the MUTE buttons have been locked Locked To unlock the MUTE buttons set the UTILITY screen Front Panel Operation MUTE Key setting to Normal ATT Dial To prevent unintended operation changes to the attenuation have been locked 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 Do not turn off Cannot edit Settings cannot be edited because the unit is online with Amp Editor while online File writing A file is being written to internal memory Never turn off the power while this message is shown
17. T O1 bd T O d NO e EE EE i Unlit Ered 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 esa 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 approx shown in the illustration and use stranded wire to make connections With a 5mm 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 1 3mm approx installation we recommend that you use ferrules with insulation sleeves Use a fer Grasse Samm rule whose conductor portion has an external diameter of 1 3 mm or less and a g 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 CAUTION I e Loosen the terminal screws News Use a slotted screwdriver with a blade approximately 2 mm wide Slotted screwdriver Loos
18. Te default 9 2dBu 4 ATT dB Gain Input Sensitivity conversion table GAIN Sensitivity dBu GAIN Sensitivity dBu GAIN Sensitivity dBu GAIN Sensitivity dBu GAIN Sensitivity dBu GAIN Sensitivity dBu dB TX6n TX5n Tx4n dB TX6n TX5n Tx4n dB TX6n TX5n Tx4n dB TX6n TX5n Tx4n dB TX6n TX5n Tx4n dB TX6n TX5n Tx4n 19 8 24 0 226 21 4 23 9 19 9 18 5 17 3 28 0 15 8 14 4 13 2 32 1 11 7 10 3 9 1 36 2 7 6 62 5 0 40 3 3 5 2 1 0 9 19 9 23 9 22 5 21 3 24 0 19 8 18 4 17 2 28 1 15 7 14 3 13 1 32 2 11 6 10 2 9 0 36 3 7 5 6 1 4 9 40 4 3 4 2 0 0 8 20 0 23 8 22 4 21 2 24 1 19 7 18 3 17 1 28 2 15 6 14 2 13 0 32 3 11 5 10 1 8 9 36 4 7 4 6 0 4 8 40 5 3 3 1 9 0 7 20 1 23 7 22 3 21 1 24 2 19 6 18 2 17 0 28 3 15 5 14 1 12 9 32 4 11 4 10 0 8 8 36 5 7 3 5 9 4 7 40 6 3 2 1 8 0 6 20 2 23 6 22 2 21 0 24 3 19 5 18 1 16 9 28 4 15 4 14 0 12 8 32 5 11 3 9 9 8 7 36 6 7 2 5 8 4 6 40 7 3 1 1 7 OS 20 3 23 5 22 1 20 9 24 4 19 4 18 0 16 8 28 5 15 3 13 9 12 7 32 6 11 2 9 8 8 6 36 7 7 1 5 7 4 5 40 8 3 0 1 6 0 4 20 4 23 4 22 0 20 8 24 5 19 3 17 9 16 7 28 6 15 2 13 8 12 6 32 7 11 1 9 7 8 5 36 8 7 0 5 6 4
19. a network page 19 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 MENU General Sensitivity Amp Gain Sets the input sensitivity gain page 24 Stereo Bridge Parallel Specifies the amplifiers 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 sett
20. 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 OM MN WO An invalid channel of the slot an analog I O card is installed or no card is installed See 20 TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual Panel Operations El Information This screen shows information about the amplifier This is only for display and contains no editable parameters 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 ll Network Setup Here you can specify the IP address and other settings for using the amplifier in a network IP Hddr MAC Add IP rant FREY 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 Indicates the IP address for Auto mod
21. 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 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 p 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 f 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 p 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 f you hold down this button for one second or longer in the HOME screen the UTILITY screen Device Setup page page 19 will appear
22. 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 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 It is likely that the device has malfunctioned please contact your Yamaha dealer 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 prob lem 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 a 56 TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual Troubleshooting Appendix
23. 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 Input Redundant OFF Redundancy e When digital input signal becomes unlocked in Backup mode e When analog input signal is detected in Override mode Backup mode normal state Override mode normal state Redundancy Redundancy Analog Input A f ee Gu lin Gain Analog Sens f Input B e H ADC m i O O Pol H E Matrix Mixer 0 D Pol H Slot Input III E Analog Input A CI HADC III Analog Input A f CI H ADC O O Pol H Gain Gain Analog Sens Analog Sens Input B Input B H ADC 0 D Pol H H ADC LT Matrix Mixer i O O Pol H i i III E Gain E Router Pol H O O Pol H i 0 0 Pol H Matrix Mixer Slot Input
24. different for each model the settable range will differ for each TX4n 21 4 2 6 dBu 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 Stereo Bridge Parallel 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 e Attenuation Link Parameter name Range Explanation Att Link ON OFF Specifies whether the attenuator settings will be linked between chan nels TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual 25 Ee Input Redundancy Panel Operations 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 interru
25. longer in the HOME screen Power cable Connect the plug of the power cable to an AC outlet of the correct voltage 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 E Supported I O cards You can remove the AES IO card from the TXn s rear panel and install a separately sold MY mini YGDAD 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 Card name Input output format Si RE oo eden si Se Input output connector AES IO attached AES EBU 2 2 v XLR 3 31 XLR 3 32 MY4 AD Analog input 4 mE XLR 3 31 MY8 AD24 Analog input 8 TRS phone MY8 AD96 Analog input 8 mE 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 v D sub 25 pin MY8 AE96 AES EBU 8 8 v D sub 25 pin MY8 AE96S AES EBU 8 8 v D sub 25 pin MY8 AEB AES EBU 8 8 P4 BNC MY16 AE AES EBU 16 16 P4 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 cae Si 16 16 RJ 45 W
26. other channel will also operate when the limiter of one channel operates TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual 29 ES Panel Operations SIGNAL PATH Screen 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 Pol Analog e e Input A Analog Ve e Input gl e Pol Pol pem 30 TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual ial V ONOnRON Panel Operations Setting procedure 1 e Inthe 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 al Path 431 Chain libration Limiter 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
27. pilot tone Enable ON OFF Enables disables monitoring of output interruptions Detect ImpMax 0 0 250 0 Q 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 Q 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 Fe Panel Operations E 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 News The impedance and output level cannot be detected when the output level is lowered by the attenuator ee ee eae Calibra Fresuer Enable C
28. please refer to the TXn Remote Control Protocol Specification provided on the website 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 FAULT NO C NC x OUTPUT Ss The FAULT OUTPUT connector consists of NO Normally Open C Common and 9 9 9 NC Normally Closed The FAULT OUTPUT connector is a relay circuit and oper ates 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 con nected lamp etc For details on making settings refer to the Amp Editor owner s manual Example Using an LED to indicate normal fault status of the TXn Normal state Powered off Abnormal state TXn TXn NC vag Lit NC Unlit O MW p O AAA Sea cl Eua ren
29. 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 vn 28 TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual B Limiter Panel Operations Here you can specify the limiter conditions for the amplifier e Voltage Limiter ltage Limiter OFF 45 DOE These settings specify how the limiter will be controlled by the output voltage Power Limiter 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 These settings specify how the limiter will be controlled by the output power TX5n 10 4200 W TX4n 10 3600 W Parameter name Range Explanation On ON OFF Turns the power limiter on off Threshold TX6n 10 4800 W Specifies the upper threshold value for the output power Limiter Gain Reduction 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
30. 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 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 E Introduction Terms This section explains terminology specific to the TXn E Amp Editor This is computer application software This software allows you to monitor and control the TXn amplifiers from your com puter El 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 E Signal Path This is the audio signal processing functionality provided by the internal DSP Components organized into m
31. 0 3 6 2 4 42 9 0 9 0 5 1 7 22 5 21 3 19 9 18 7 26 6 17 2 15 8 14 6 30 7 18 1 11 7 10 5 34 8 9 0 76 64 38 9 49 3 5 23 43 0 0 8 0 6 48 22 6 21 2 19 8 18 6 26 7 17 1 15 7 14 5 30 8 18 0 11 6 10 4 34 9 8 9 75 63 39 0 48 34 22 43 1 0 7 0 7 1 9 22 7 21 1 19 7 18 5 26 8 17 0 15 6 14 4 30 9 12 9 11 5 10 3 350 88 74 62 39 1 4 7 3 3 2 1 43 2 0 6 0 8 2 0 22 8 21 0 19 6 184 269 16 9 155 14 3 31 0 12 8 114 102 35 1 87 7 3 61 302 46 82 20 433 05 09 21 229 209 195 1 amp 3 270 18 154 142 8 1 127 1 3 10 1 35 2 86 72 60 393 45 31 19 434 04 10 22 23 0 208 194 182 27 1 16 7 153 14 1 81 2 126 112 100 353 85 71 5 9 304 44 30 18 435 03 1 1 23 23 1 207 19 3 ail 272 1666 152 140 8 3 125 11 1 99 35 4 84 70 58 395 43 29 17 426 02 12 24 23 2 206 1922 1 amp 0 273 165 15 1 13 9 8 4 124 110 98 355 83 69 57 396 42 28 16 4837 01 13 25 23 3 20 5 19 1 179 274 164 150 138 815 123 109 97 856 82 68 56 397 41 27 15 438 00 14 26 23 4 204 190 178 275 1 3 149 137 816 122 108 96
32. 1 8 7 7 5 37 8 6 0 4 6 3 4 41 9 1 9 0 5 0 7 21 5 22 3 20 9 19 7 25 6 18 2 16 8 15 6 29 7 14 1 12 7 11 5 33 8 10 0 8 6 7 4 37 9 59 45 3 3 42 0 1 8 0 4 0 8 21 6 22 2 20 8 19 6 25 7 18 1 16 7 15 5 29 8 14 0 12 6 11 4 33 9 99 85 73 38 0 5 8 44 3 2 42 1 1 7 0 3 0 9 21 7 22 1 20 7 19 5 25 8 18 0 16 6 15 4 29 9 13 9 12 5 11 3 34 0 9 8 8 4 7 2 38 1 5 7 4 3 3 1 42 2 1 6 0 2 1 0 21 8 22 0 20 6 19 4 25 9 17 9 16 5 15 3 30 0 13 8 12 4 11 2 34 1 97 83 7 1 38 2 5 6 4 2 3 0 42 8 1 5 0 1 1 1 21 9 21 9 20 5 19 3 26 0 17 8 16 4 152 30 1 18 7 12 3 11 1 34 2 9 6 82 7 0 38 3 5 5 41 2 9 42 4 1 4 0 0 1 2 22 0 21 8 20 4 19 2 26 1 17 7 16 3 15 1 30 2 13 6 12 2 11 0 34 3 9 5 8 1 6 9 38 4 5 4 4 0 2 8 42 5 1 3 0 1 1 3 22 1 21 7 20 3 19 1 26 2 17 6 162 15 0 30 3 18 5 12 1 10 9 34 4 9 4 80 68 38 5 5 3 3 9 27 42 6 1 2 0 2 1 4 22 2 21 6 202 19 0 26 3 17 5 16 1 14 9 30 4 18 4 12 0 10 8 34 5 9 3 79 6 7 38 6 5 2 3 8 2 6 42 7 1 1 0 3 1 5 22 3 21 5 20 1 18 9 26 4 17 4 16 0 14 8 30 5 13 3 11 9 10 7 34 6 9 2 7 8 6 6 38 7 5 1 3 7 2 5 42 8 1 0 0 4 1 6 22 4 21 4 20 0 18 8 26 5 17 3 15 9 14 7 30 6 13 2 11 8 10 6 34 7 9 1 7 7 6 5 38 8 5
33. 4 40 9 2 9 1 5 0 3 20 5 23 3 21 9 20 7 24 6 19 2 17 8 16 6 28 7 15 1 13 7 12 5 32 8 11 0 9 6 8 4 36 9 6 9 5 5 4 3 41 0 2 8 1 4 0 2 20 6 23 2 21 8 20 6 24 7 19 1 17 7 16 5 28 8 15 0 13 6 12 4 32 9 10 9 9 5 8 3 37 0 6 8 5 4 4 2 41 1 27 1 8 0 1 20 7 23 1 21 7 20 5 24 8 19 0 17 6 16 4 28 9 14 9 13 5 12 3 33 0 10 8 9 4 82 37 1 6 7 5 3 41 41 2 26 1 2 0 0 20 8 23 0 21 6 20 4 24 9 18 9 17 5 16 3 29 0 14 8 13 4 12 2 33 1 10 7 9 3 8 1 37 2 6 6 5 2 4 0 41 3 2 5 1 1 0 1 20 9 22 9 21 5 20 3 25 0 18 8 17 4 16 2 29 1 14 7 13 3 12 1 33 2 10 6 9 2 8 0 37 3 6 5 5 1 3 9 41 4 2 4 1 0 0 2 21 0 22 8 21 4 20 2 25 1 18 7 17 3 16 1 29 2 14 6 13 2 12 0 33 3 10 5 9 1 7 9 37 4 6 4 5 0 3 8 41 5 2 3 0 9 0 3 21 1 22 7 21 3 20 1 25 2 18 6 172 16 0 29 8 14 5 13 1 11 9 33 4 10 4 9 0 7 8 37 5 6 3 49 3 7 41 6 2 2 0 8 0 4 21 2 22 6 21 2 20 0 25 3 18 5 17 1 15 9 29 4 14 4 13 0 11 8 33 5 10 3 8 9 7 7 37 6 6 2 4 8 3 6 41 7 2 1 0 7 0 5 21 8 22 5 21 1 19 9 25 4 18 4 17 0 15 8 29 5 14 3 12 9 11 7 33 6 10 2 8 8 7 6 37 7 6 1 4 7 3 5 41 8 2 0 0 6 0 6 21 4 22 4 21 0 19 8 25 5 18 3 16 9 15 7 29 6 14 2 12 8 11 6 33 7 10
34. 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 Slot Inrut Router Inrut ign Slot Chi InrFut Gain SL CHI MERT 5 e 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 lt Panel Operations E 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 e 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 IF211535 pa IF211535 pa sub 4 Press the second from left function button CH A B to switch the recall destination channel 5 Press the left most func
35. CENE screen 2 Use encoder A to select the scene number that you want to recall RECALL STORE EDIT CLEAR 3 Press the left most function button RECALL The recall confirmation screen will appear 2cene Recall 01 Runthru 01 Are d Sure HO Tl VWVESLENTERIE Reenes perererd 5 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 E Storing a scene Here s how to store the amplifier s settings in a scene 01 49 1 e In the HOME screen press the right most function button SCENE to access the SCENE screen ps Use encoder A to select the scene number that you want to store STORE 3 Press the second function button from the left STORE The store confirmation screen will appear eua e Ifthe scene is protected it is not possible to store the scene Press the second function button from the right EDIT to tur
36. Delas on Delay Time Ge aram PREY HEAT Parameter name Range Explanation On ON OFF Turns the delay on off Delay Time 0 00 500 00 ms Specifies the delay time E 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 HPF LPF APF 1st APF 2nd Horn EQ E BE d utrut ES Faz Frequency Si 5H rain GA GE Parameter name Range Explanation Type PEQ L SHELF 6 Selects the filter type L SHELF 12 H SHELF 6 H SHELF 12 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 TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual 37 ES Panel Operations Filter types e 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 t
37. ISC Setup ueteri pe ire eects 24 MENU Scr en once aninda e 24 Ierci 25 Signal Bali ini sain 26 Signal ChalMac caanoe ecran ute 27 Calibration 28 MILES ee Te 29 SIGNAL PATH Screen nnnnnnnenrrirns 30 SIGNAL PATH Block Diagrams 30 Recalling library settings Speaker Processor only 32 Slot Input Router 33 Input On Off renr rere hine 33 4x4 Matrix Mixer cou aa a a ao ea neno cee cae c a ein DDno 33 SBand Input EQ EE 34 Input RE 34 Oscillator MIX dee 35 TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual X Over Input Level Speaker Processor 35 X Over Polarity Speaker Processor 35 X Over Speaker Processor 36 Output Delay Speaker Processor 37 Gand Output EQ Speaker Processor 37 Output Level Speaker Processor 38 Mute On Off Speaker Processor 38 Limiter Speaker Processor 39 lu ege EE 39 SCENE Screen luna ea enda randai A Geet etic acada 40 Recalling a scene sesiciiidresistenrototisiiE nmpas A0 ele RT 41 Editing ET 42 Erasing a scene Clear 42 Initializing the internal memory 43 System Connection Examples 44 Daisy chain connection via analog or digital AUGIO BE 44 Thru output for digital connections 45 Regarding digital connec
38. 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 Limiter Chain 1 e 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 vn 24 TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual Limiter Poth Chain 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 Stand FREY 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 B General Here you can make general settings for the amplifier such as gain input sensitivity and amp mode D PREY 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 Specifies the input sensitivity of each channel Since the maximum out TX5n 22 6 1 4 dBu put is
39. Panel lock will be temporarily until the power is turned on again defeated E Scene Setup Here you can make settings related to scene recall OFF OH NEsT 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 TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual 23 ES Panel Operations E Misc Setup Here you can set the amplifier s internal clock etc HOME SCEHE FREY HEXT Parameter name Range Explanation Clock Day Month Year Sets the amplifier s internal clock This is used when recording the event Hour Minute 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
40. Speaker output impedance SLOT OUTPUT METER dBFS Slot output level THERMAL K Heat sink temperature of amplifier section aes 16 TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual Panel Operations SETTING Screen For each meter type this screen lets you specify various parameters for alert detection peak hold and display units AWA IMPUT VO OL TAGE Detect Enab rect Count uu HET Setting procedure 1 e 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 ANA INPUT VOLTAGE C H C al E RTT H d Jb STEE b0 ho PREV SETTING NEXT 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 AHA IMPUT Wo OL TAGE d ab Channel whose settings you will edit 5 e 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 Es Panel Operations 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
41. 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 Turn 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 gt 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 Anal
42. 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 E 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 E 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 aes slot input Die CH ADC 0 Pol H If you w
43. ant the level to be consistent between analog and dig ital signals from an audio source such as a digital mixer Sane equipped with both analog and digital outputs refer to Gain Input Sensitivity conversion table page 53 Set the gain so qe ADC o Pa H that even when using the TX5n or TX4n the input sensitivity of the TX6n and the maximum analog output level of the FE audio source are equivalent For example the Yamaha PMSD Mixer 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 0 Pol the MY8 DA96 card have a maximum output level of 18 H dBu so in this case you would set amplifier s gain to 25 8 ZE Gain Router oo dB With these settings the digital full bit will be equivalent to the audio sources analog maximum output level on 54 TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual Appendix Message List Messages that may appear in the TXn s display and the appropriate responses are listed below Message Explanation Panel To prevent unintended operation panel operations have been locked by the panel lock setting Full locked 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 gt Front Panel
44. ct the master word clock from other than the chan nels with the SRC enabled 4 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 e 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
45. ds or longer or switch the mode from the MENU screen General gt Sensitivity Amp Gain or Amp Editor s Detail View window MA Standby is a state in which the speaker output s power amp section is off operation other than speaker output will con tinue 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 O 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 D m Controls and Connectors em 6 PROTECTION indicator When the protection system is active this indicator will light red The protection circuit will operate in the following situa tions e 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 sec
46. e 223 255 255 254 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 TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual 21 ces Panel Operations E LCD Setup Here you can adjust the display s contrast and backlight 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 E Front Panel Operation Here you can turns panel operation lock on off By locking panel operations you can prevent unintended operation p Front Panel Orergtiio Panel MUTE E Di MA This setting restricts only panel operation of the amplifier itself it does
47. e 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 pe 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 gt General gt Input Redun dancy and choose Backup so that the digital audio signal has priority page 26 Amp control Amp control Amp control Analog audio Analog audio Analog audio Digital audio Digital audio Digital audio
48. en lt 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 FE 52 TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual 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 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 DIGITAL ANALOG INPUT INPUT 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 TX6n Clips 43 8dBu TX5n Clips Oe TX4n Clips Model Maximum Output Power TX6n 43 8dBu 1800W 8Q TX5n 42 4dBu 1300W 8Q TX4n 41 2dBu 1000W 8Q GAIN 24 0dBu y GAIN 19 8dB min OdBFS digital max ATT 0 0dB 11 8dBu TX6n ZE OdBu TX6n o ix Model Input Sensitivity GAIN i 2 24 0 to OdBu 89 i H dE default 11 8dBu E TX5n 422 6 to 1 4dBu 89 19 8 to 43 8dB i default 10 4dBu default 32 0dB 21 4 to 2 6dBu 8Q
49. ff 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 1s Specifies the release time when Manual mode is selected E 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 Outputs 3 4 of the 4x4 Matrix Mixer OscMixin1 2 F
50. he 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 e 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 Ist 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 E Output Level Speaker Processor This adjusts the output level in a range of ee 10 dB d Qutrut Level Leye FREY HEST E Mute On Off Speaker Processor Turns output muting on off EEE Mute On Off Mute FREY HEST mmm 38 TX6n sn 4n Reference Manual E Limiter Speaker Processor This compresses signals exceeding the threshold at co 1 preventing signals higher than the threshold level from being output Panel Operations Limiter old dE Mode Parameter name Range Explanation On ON OFF Turns the limiter on o
51. he 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 gt off will take approximately 200 ms and power off on will take approximately 10 ms E Regarding digital connections When using a digital connection the standard AES IO card please note the following points regarding connection cables e You must use a 110 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 e A high quality 110 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 f you need to extend a digital cable longer than 100 meters we recommend that you use an impedance conversion connector to change from the 110 XLR connector to a 75 2 coaxial BNC connector and use a 75 2 coaxial video cable to convey the signal Even in this case the signal will be dependent on the quality of the cabl
52. hen 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 H mu Controls and Connectors E Removing and installing a card To remove and install a card proceed as follows 1 e 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 el 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 e Make sure that the power to the amplifier is turned off FA Disconnect the power cable from the AC outlet Remove the two screws that fasten the front filter grill and remove the g
53. ignals 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 SM NM D i e THRU connector This is an XLR 3 32 type balanced output connector that outputs the unprocessed analog signal received from the IN connector ees 8 TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual Controls and Connectors NETWORK connector This is a 100BASE TX I10BASE 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 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
54. iil i Li lied 858 O mm Wr ll U se 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 mw 44 TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual System Connection Examples E 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 THRU 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 t
55. ill appear ON OFF 3 Use encoder A to select the data that you want to initialize and press the ENTER button to execute the Ini tialize operation Initialize User Data ENTER 1 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 ES 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 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 Computer Amp control Amp control Network switch Dm VI Amp control Analog audio Analog audio Analog audio or or or Digital audio Digital audio Digital audio Hie doll TE al LS EIE
56. ings for the limiter Power Limiter Limiter Gain Reduction Specifies whether the limiter will be linked between channels A and B SCENE Recall Recalls a scene page 40 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 mmm 14 1X6n 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 utrutErr HF CA Initial Data 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 malfu
57. it 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 E 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 Label Txen 1 FREY 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 TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual 19 Ee Panel Operations E Word Clock Setup Here you can select the master word clock that will synchronize digital audio signal processing Fs Indicates the current word clock frequency E 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 e If a card with a built in SRC sampling rate converter is installed sele
58. lt Output Are you sure No EXIT Yes ENTER This will appear if the FAULT OUTPUT connectors 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 pe 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 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 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 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
59. n 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 Runthru O BINS Ok CANCEL LOELE 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 e 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 mem Panel Operations E Editing a scene Here s how to edit the scene name or turn the protect setting on off for each scene 01 49 1 e In the HOME screen press the right most function button SCENE to access the SCENE screen ps Use encoder A to select the scene number that you want to edit RECALL STORE EDIT 3 Press the second function button from the right EDIT The same confirmation screen as for Scene Store will appear Scene Edit Then edit the scene name or protect setting in the same way as when storing a scene and when you are finished
60. nctions 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 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 D 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 Gain This indicates the currently specified gain for each channel The gain can be adjusted in the MENU screen page 24 3 Attenuation This indicates the current attenuation for each channel You can use encoders A B to adjust the attenuation fo
61. not affect control from an external device such as Amp Editor 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 2 MUTE Key This locks mute operations by the MUTE button This can be set only if the Panel setting is Normal 3 Att Dial This locks attenuation adjustments by the A B encoders This can be set only if the Panel setting is Normal mmm 22 TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual Panel Operations Setting the Lock 1 e 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 eua If you want to clear panel lock defeat the lock as explained below and then set Panel to Normal 1 e Simultaneously hold down the HOME button and EXIT button for at least three seconds A message of Unlock panel will appear Unlock Panel 2 Press the ENTER button
62. odules accord ing to their functionality are placed in the signal path EI Component These are modules in the signal path that organize audio signal processing according to their functionality B 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 E 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 mw TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual Controls and Connectors Front Panel YAMAHA 8 O m 0 itial Dat ocuP Ui ATT BB EEEngine e Bo siena ees oo ON O IDENTIFY METER UTILITY MENU SCENE o network o Geescht C 60 O O O HOME EXIT ENTER o O O O e e 6 e SELECT Eva 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 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 secon
63. og input level is exceeding the input sensitivity setting Adjust MENU screen gt 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 gt 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
64. 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 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 e 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 e 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 f 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 Analog input output connectors These connectors input and output analog audio signals e IN connector These are XLR 3 31 type input connectors for inputting ana log audio s
65. press the ENTER button to execute your edits page 41 E Erasing a scene Clear Here s how to clear a scene 01 49 However you cannot clear the current scene 1 e In the HOME screen press the right most function button SCENE to access the SCENE screen EA 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 eua e Ifthe 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 mm 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 eLibrary 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 I e Power off the TXn 2 While holding down the HOME button turn on the power the Initialize screen w
66. pted 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 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 UO 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
67. r each channel TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual 15 E 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 D Level meter This shows the name of the currently selected meter type and the meter for each channel The a gt beside the meter are threshold values eua 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 Gain This indicates the currently specified gain for each channel The gain can be adjusted in the MENU screen page 24 3 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 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 Ww Speaker output power SP OUTPUT IMPEDANCE Q
68. rill 4 Remove the filter element and wash it in plain water If the filter element is exceptionally dirty mild deter gent may be used 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 EN Panel Operations Basic Operations E 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 METER IUTILITYI MEHU SCENE Shows the names of the screens assigned to the function buttons E 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 E 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 E Adjusting the Attenuation When the display shows the attenuator 1 e
69. rom 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 PREY SL CHI TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual 39 pem 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 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 RECALL STORE EDIT CLERR 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 E Recalling a scene Here s how to recall the desired scene 00 49 from the scene list 1 e In the HOME screen press the right most function button SCENE to access the S
70. scillator signal OFF OH i 14 DOE PREY HEAT 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 co 0 00 dB Specifies the output signal level Wave Form SINE100 Hz Selects the waveform that will be generated If you select SINE sine SINE1 kHz wave you can also select a frequency If you want to freely specify the SINE10 kHz frequency of a sine wave select Vari PINK BURST 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 E X Over Input Level Speaker Processor This adjusts the input level to the crossover in a range of co 10 dB ju ee ee ee LL e Input Level O GGdE FREY MEXT E X Over Polarity Speaker Processor This specifies the phase reversal of the input signal to the crossover lt Polarity arity HORHAL MERT FREY TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual 35 E Panel Operations El 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 HPF Frea FREY 2G GkH Parameter name Range Explanation
71. te 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 p 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 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 TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual Controls and Connectors 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 D Display This shows the amplifier s settings or a level meter Refer to Screen Structure page 13 for details f 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 Function buttons These
72. 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 TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual 57 pH Appendix Index Numerics 4x4 Matrix Mixer 33 6Band Output EQ tet tenete teens 37 8Band Input EQ terisini eosaeistigisisnena iii 34 A About the documentation 3 Air TEE 11 Air INTARES x c 7 ALERT INdICA O eersten eeaeee aia EENE 6 Alert Message List Excerpt 56 Alert messages 15 Amp Edito E rite rarement ne 4 Amp Gain esci er tete erento tnis 25 53 54 Amp Mode nei nire eie tette 25 AMX q
73. tion 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 Q BRIDGE indicator This will light green if the amplifier mode is set to Bridge PARALLEL indicator This will light orange if the amplifier mode is set to Parallel 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 ALERT indicator This will light to indica
74. tion button RECALL The recall confirmation screen will appear Library Recall CCH EJ F211535 pa i CENTER 6 Press the ENTER button to execute the recall If you decide to cancel the operation press the EXIT button vn 32 TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual Panel Operations E Slot Input Router Here you can specify the routing and gain from the slot input to each input channel Slot Inrut Inrut Inrut kel PES EI SELECTI NEXT 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 E Input On Off Here you can turn the input to the 4x4 Matrix Mixer on off for each input channel Inrut Or Inrut FREY HEST B 4x4 Matrix Mixer This is a 4 input 4 output mixer with the input channels and output channels arranged in a matrix r HORHAL He DDR 5 Paint ON PREY IM CHi NEsT Parameter name Range Explanation In Polarity NORMAL INVERTED Specifies phase reversal for the signal of each input channel In Level co 4 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
75. tions 45 Redundant connections Backup 46 EtherSound connections 47 Bridge connections from EtherSound to AES EBU 48 CobraNet connections nine 49 Bridge connections from CobraNet to AES EBU eee 50 Connecting External Controllers and Analog Devices 51 Remote control from AMX or Crestron INETWORK 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 EN 55 Message List 55 Alert Message List Excerpt 56 Troubleshooting issus 57 lg 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
76. ulib Detected Lul PREV Calibrate by Pilot Tone This performs the measurements using a pilot tone generated by the amp Parameter name Range Explanation Frequency Type 5 Hz amp 20 kHz Specifies the center frequency 5 Hz or 10 Hz for the low frequency 10 Hz amp 20 kHz 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 V2 Calibrate by Prog Source This performs the measurements by outputting an audio source program source other than the pilot tone Parameter name Range Explanation Calibration Start Start Starts detection of impedance Detected Lvl Indicates the detected impedance value Apply Apply Based on
77. und 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 Gees Amp control EtherSound B Amp control Amp control Network switch m Ge a rij Amp control EtherSound AES EBU A T m e Pree PAI TT ENT MOIS eae MFA JE 22223 el JZ o 8858 O EU LU D AT P ML U iU MUG i L EtherSound network 48 TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual 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 TE Network switch Em Amp control CobraNet CobraNet CobraNet CobraNet A E h E CobraNet a network Network switc TT oo FINE Ir JE QO lie Gi
78. ut Redundancy Signal Path NEXT Input Router Input On Off 4x4 Matrix Mixer 8Band Input EQ Input Delay Oscillator Mix Encoder Output Router Signal Chain Analog Input Signal Chain Slot Input Signal Chain Output Signal Chain Calibration Calibrate by Pilot Tone Calibrate by Prog Source Limiter Voltage Limiter Power Limiter Limiter Gain Reduction Speaker Processor X Over Input Level X Over Polarity X Over Output Delay 6Band Output EQ Output Level Mute On Off Limiter Encoder TX6n 5n 4n Reference Manual 13 E Speaker Processor Library RECALL Panel Operations Operations that can be Performed from the Panel Category Subcategory Explanation METER ANA INPUT VOLTAGE Shows the input level from the analog input connectors page 16 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 Device Setup Makes settings to distinguish the amplifier on
79. 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 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 Frequency Type 5 Hz amp 20 kHz Specifies the center frequency 5 Hz or 10 Hz for the low frequency component of the pilot 10 Hz amp 20kHz 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

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