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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 WELCOME ! .................................................................................................................................... 4 2 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ............................................................................................................ 4 3 TRADEMARKS................................................................................................................................ 4 4 COPYRIGHT................................................
12-2 Configuration files............................................................................... 35 12-3 Exporting a configuration to a file ....................................................... 35 12-4 Importing a configuration from a file .................................................. 35 13 ES-EDITOR.................................................................................................................................... 37 13-1 Main interface .................................
1 Welcome ! AVS-ESMonitor software provides control and monitor functions over EtherSound networks. 2 Limitation of Liability In no case and in no way, the provider of this software (Auvitran, the distributor or reseller, or any other party acting as provider) shall be liable and sued to court for damage, either direct or indirect, caused to the user of the software and which would result from an improper installation or misuse of the software.
AVS-ESMonitor Functionalities AVS-ESMonitor: • Provides graphical user interface to EtherSound device and network • Provides quick information on EtherSound networks and devices • Provides hierarchical view of each EtherSound networks • Provides full access to dedicated devices such as AVY16-ES board • Enables user to build his own audio routing • Provides group management of devices • Manages bi-directional audio routing for compatible devices • Provides smart routing of all devices AVS-ESMonitor is ba
7 EtherSound Network Architecture Samples EtherSound downstream channels are used that way: AVS-ESMonitor – User’s Manual AuviTran 6
Below, you will find routing pages for each device in this network: • AD824 Routing • DM1000 Routing Important note: AVY16-ES has to be switched to 8 channels mode in order to work in DA824 and AD824 devices. Please refer to AVY16-ES property page for 8/16 channels switching.
EtherSound downstream and upstream channels are used that way: AVS-ESMonitor – User’s Manual AuviTran 8
Below, you will find routing pages for each device in this network: • DM1000 Routing • AD824 Routing • DME64 Routing • Both DA824 Routing DME64 is set as loopback device AVS-ESMonitor – User’s Manual AuviTran 9
8 AVS-ESMonitor Installation The software will be installed on the PC connected to the EtherSound network through a crossed cable or via a switch. Please visit our website to download the latest version of EtherSound Monitor Software (http://www.auvitran.com/) and save installation program on your hard disk. EtherSound Monitor requires Windows 2000 or XP to function. You are now ready for installation.
The next screen will ask for the destination folder you want the program to install in. A default folder will be proposed. You can browse on your hard disk to change that destination folder. Then click on the “install” button. Last screen allows you to select to set ES-Monitor software to secure mode. If selected, you are asked to set a password for administration. Install process automatically. will go on If needed, install will prompt you for re-installation of EtherSound API.
Click on “Finish” to complete the installation. Automatic reboot will be done if needed. EtherSound Monitor is now installed and ready for use.
9 AVS-ESMonitor Software AVS-ESMonitor comes with several software allowing user to configure, use and manage day by day his EtherSound networks and devices.
10 AuviTran Service Control Panel Thanks to AuviTran Service Control Panel, user can modify software parameters at any time, as well as start and stop AuviTran Service. In top of the windows, both software version and EtherSound API version can be found. Service Panel Service Control Panel This panel shows current service status via a Red/Green bullet. It can also stop/start service using the Turn OFF/ON button.
Configuration Panel Configuration Control Panel This panel allows user to select EtherSound check options, and periodicity. Several options are available: • Disconnection/Reconnection detection: AVS-ESMonitor will be prompted when device is disconnected or reconnected. • Network Integrity Monitoring: Service will check device status to ensure EtherSound network is working properly.
Monitor Panel Monitor Control Panel This panel is to be used to set AVS-ESMonitor connection to local or distant service.
Security Panel Monitor Control Panel This panel is used to create/modify/delete user when AVS-ESMonitor is set to secure mode. “Activate secure server mode” option allows to change between secure/normal mode. List presents all users with their respective access level, and if password is set for this user. Admin level: User has access to all controls within AVS-ESMonitor. User level: User has access to control page of devices, but can’t modify routing.
MIDI Configuration Panel MIDI Configuration Control Panel When MIDI drivers are installed (refer to dedicated documentation for installation procedure), this panel allows user to setup MIDI Port for MIDI tunneling through AVY16ES board. Note that MIDI Yoke NT port selected must match the MIDI port selected in the Yamaha Studio Manager. Advanced parameters are reserved for expert users, as it may result in unstable MIDI tunneling.
11 AVS-ESMonitor 11-1 AVS-ESMonitor Main Interface This screen presents the AVS-ESMonitor main interface: Overview of main interface Main interface is composed of: • Menu: Configuration and network functions • Toolbar: Allows quick access to useful functions • Status Bar: Information on current selection • Tree Views: Selection of EtherSound network/device • Tab pages: Information, Control and Routing of EtherSound device AVS-ESMonitor – User’s Manual AuviTran 19
11-2 Menu Menu is organized that way: Menu Submenu File Load… Save as… Save Restore from Non Volatile Memory Write to Non Volatile Memory Edit Exit Hide/Show left view Show log window Launch ES Editor Preferences Command Help Logout from server Login to server Switch offline mode Reset networks Reset groups Check for updates About AVS-ESMonitor – User’s Manual AuviTran Function Load a configuration previously saved to a file Save current configuration to a selected file Save current configuration to
11-3 Toolbar Main toolbar dialog Main toolbar from AVS-ESMonitor allows user to: • Reset networks • Load configuration from a file • Save configuration to a file • Save all parameters from current network to devices Non Volatile Memory • Save all parameters from current device to its Non Volatile Memory • Connect/Disconnect from current server • Launch a manual detection of EtherSound hierarchy • Launch a refresh of current control page • Mute all EtherSound channels from all devices on current network • S
11-5 EtherSound Networks Tree Views tab selector allows user to select device from three different representations of EtherSound networks: • List: Classic display of all EtherSound networks and devices • Tree: Display devices in hierarchy view, only when hierarchy was found or built • Group: Display devices in group view as defined by user EtherSound network Tree Views available By right clicking either on a network or a device, a popup menu will be displayed for user to set several parameters.
List and Tree view uses icon representation for devices that allows user to quickly see current device status.
11-7 Property Page Property page gives to the user a quick look over several device parameters. On network selection, only Information group is visible. Disconnection from server will be displayed in this control page.
Note on Network integrity monitor: Graph displays uses two colors to present EtherSound integrity for device. This graph must be at 100.0 all time. Any drop means that errors were encountered. Integrity checking sample for device B: A B C Green drops means that errors occurred between devices B and C. Blue drops means that errors occurred between devices A and B.
11-8 Network Routing Page Network routing page gives the user the ability to directly assign a device input to a device output. Software will perform automatically, if possible, the EtherSound subrouting needed to match user desire. If required and available, bi-dir mode will be set on devices by software.
• Simplified icons are displayed next to input/output alias. Icons allows user to quickly view current EtherSound assignment. To directly assign a new EtherSound channel, left click on icon to popup a window to set EtherSound Channel.
11-9 Routing Page Routing page allows user to select EtherSound channel for each input and output (when available) of selected device. Channel assignment enables user to quickly set all inputs or outputs (depending on which channel is selected) to same EtherSound channel, starting from selected EtherSound channel or ending to a specific EtherSound channel. You can also mute all inputs or outputs of selected device using Mute buttons.
When Bi-Directional is available, global functions display: • Bi-Directional status icon o • Device is within a bi-directional loop Device is last of bi-directional loop o “Loop back” check box lets user enable/disable device to become bi-directional end of loop Warning: Bi-directional loop may not contain any switches. Bi-directional is only usable within a daisy chained devices.
11-10 Control Page Control page aspect depends on selected device. When available, user gets access to dedicated functionality of device. Refer to the specific user’s manual device for more info about dedicated function features and behavior. Control pages for AuviTran products are summarized herein the document. For complete documentation, or other manufacturer products, please refer to dedicated product User’s Manual.
• Tunneling configuration when available: User can select target device, and Start/Stop hardware tunneling function. Note that host device can only be found if MIDI is redirected to AVY16-ES slot. Once found, MIDI tunneling can be activated via appropriate push button. Note that MIDI tunneling will be active only if MIDI Drivers are correctly installed and set up in the Control Panel. Hardware tunneling functionality will be described later in the document.
• • • AVB32-ES controls (Fan status and controls, panel dimmer and rack temperature) Serial port controls Hardware tunneling controls Thanks to the AVB32-ES, user can remotely control from the PC AD8HR devices connected through the AVB32-ES serial port connector. Note that this feature is not available when hardware tunneling is set to ON. See hardware tunneling part of this document for detailed information.
AVKit Control Page AuviTran AVKit page overview The AVKit Control page provides: • Full control of AD8HR parameters • Additional EtherSound functions Lock EtherSound routing o o Emergency clock management o Serial port management Please refer to AD8HR documentation for a full description of AD8HR parameters.
AVM500-ES Control Page AuviTran AVM500-ES page overview The AVM500-ES Control page provides: Current status of device. • • Port configuration. • Advanced control configuration. • Serial Port configuration. Note that AVM500-ES Control page options might defer depending on Port selection.
12 AVS-ESMonitor Operating modes 12-1 Online/Offline mode AVS-ESMonitor has two different operating modes: • Online mode: based on connected devices • Offline mode: based on virtual devices Offline mode uses virtual devices. These virtual devices can be directly generated from your connected devices by switching to offline mode thanks to the appropriate icon, or generated using the offline editor which will be described later in this document.
Selection dialog after file import On the previous sample, 3 devices were detected by AVS-ESMonitor. Dev1 has been found to match Tmpl1 from configuration file (Same product) Dev2 has been found to perfectly match Dev2 from configuration file (Same product and MAC Address) Dev3 has not been found in configuration file, and user has to select manually a device to assign.
13 ES-Editor ES-Editor is part of the AVS-ESMonitor software. This software allows user to build new EtherSound configuration and edit previously saved configuration. 13-1 Main interface This is the control interface of ES-Editor.
13-2 Menu Menu is organized that way: Menu Submenu File New Function Erase current configuration from memory, and start new session Load a configuration previously saved to a file Save current configuration to opened file Exit ES-Editor Display ES-Editor version Load… Save Help Exit About 13-3 How to build a new configuration Building a configuration is done via drag and drop.
14 Tunneling on EtherSound 14-1 “Hardware RS232 Tunneling” function The “Hardware RS232 tunneling” is disable by default. If the AVY16-ES is the primary master (i.e. it is the first device of an EtherSound network), hardware RS232 tunneling can be set from this AVY16-ES to another remote device of the network.
Example of use: Remotely control 4xAD8HR connected to an AVB32-ES from a M7CL-32 desk fader. Example of use: Remotely control AD8HR+AVkit-ES from PM5D desk fader.
14-2 Remote Control over EtherSound via YGDAI Midi The AVY16-ES provides a local YGDAI midi interface to its host console which can be remotely link to a build-in ESMonitor midi driver. Today, the local YGDAI midi interface is working on the following Yamaha devices: DM2000, DM1000, 02R96, 01V96. DM2000 AVY16-ES EtherSound Network Control over EtherSound Before using remote control over EtherSound few conditions must be respected: 1.
After the Yamaha application such as studio manager is running, you have to set the Application midi link to “Midi Yoke NT: 2” for input port and “Midi Yoke NT: 1” for output port (if you let the default configuration). Sample below shows a working setting in Control Panel and Yamaha System Setup: You can now start the configuration functionalities of AuviTran’s AVY16-ES.
15 Important Notes to use several ESMonitor • To use multiple AVS-ESMonitor on more than one PC on same Ethernet LAN, the AuviTran (EtherSound) service must run on only one of the machine and must be disabled on the other one. o On the machine where the AuviTran service is running the Local service button must be selected. o On the distant machine, the distant service must be selected with The IP address of the machine where the service is running.