Installation flow

This product is compatible with both high impedance (100 V/70 V line) and low impedance (4 Ω/8 Ω).

■ Number of speaker systems that can be driven
You can connect any number of speaker systems in parallel as long as the total rated input value of the speaker systems used is within the output value of the power amplifier.
For high-impedance connections, the rated input of the speaker systems is determined by the speaker system and the speaker transformer settings used.
When you use the XMS12s4-D unit with the output of 1200 W with a speaker system whose rated input is set to 20 W by installing a speaker transformer, if power is evenly distributed to each channel, theoretically (*) up to 15 speaker systems can be connected per channel, and up to 60 speaker systems in total across all four channels.
You can also connect speaker systems with different rated inputs together.
(*) We recommend that you leave a margin of about 20% to allow for deviations in the transformer’s primary impedance, future changes in the transformer tap, and the addition of speakers.

If AMP MODE is set to 8 Ω and the power is set to more than 300 W, the connection will automatically switch to BTL. When the BTL connection is used, the output will be doubled because two amplifier channels are used as one amplifier channel. When the connection is switched to BTL, an icon will appear on the screen.

To monitor and control this product from ProVisionaire Design, set the control IP address and the IP address of your computer.
We recommend setting IP SETTINGS to DHCP to obtain the IP addresses automatically (if there is no DHCP server, a link-local address will be assigned).
For details, refer to the New CIS Ecosystem Setup Guide (Network Edition).

For connecting the Dante model to the Dante network, there are two methods: redundant connection and daisy chain connection. You can use these methods in combination. In addition to the CONTROL line setting (MERGED/SEPARATED), you can select from four types of network systems.

The redundant connection creates an environment that is more resistant to network failures than the daisy chain network. The redundant connection is a connection method consisting of two lines: a main line (primary) and a sub-line (secondary). Normally, communication is performed over the primary line. However, if a problem such as a disconnection occurs on the primary line, communication will automatically switch to the secondary line.

■ When Control is set to Separated

■ When Control is set to Merged

A daisy chain is a method of connecting devices to form a chain where each device links to the next one. It can easily build a network and does not require a network switch.
As the number of connected devices increases, the transmission delay between end devices increases. To prevent audio dropouts on the Dante network, the higher latency must be set. Furthermore, if a system failure occurs due to a broken cable or other reason, the network will be divided at that point, which disables transmission to the devices beyond that point.
The number of Dante devices that can be connected in a single daisy chain should be up to five when the latency is set to the default (0.5 msec). If more than six devices are connected, communication delays within the network may increase, interrupting audio. To avoid this interruption, set Dante LATENCY to a larger value, or use an L2 switch (compatible with Gigabit Ethernet) to branch the network.

■ When Control is set to Separated

■ When Control is set to Merged

To summarize, the differences in characteristics are as shown in the table below.

Dante Controller is application software for configuring Dante networks and routing audio. When connecting to a Dante device other than Yamaha digital mixers that support integration with the XMS series, or when configuring more detailed settings, use Dante Controller.
Download the latest version of Dante Controller from the following website.
https://www.audinate.com/

The computer on which to install Dante Controller must have an Ethernet connector that supports Gigabit Ethernet.
Dante Controller mainly allows you to configure the following settings:
• Input/output patch settings in the Routing tab of Network View
• Leader Clock settings in the Clock Status tab of Network View
• Sampling frequency settings in the Device Config tab of Device View

When you start Dante Controller, Network View opens first.
Configure audio routing between Dante devices in Network View. This screen displays all Dante devices on the network. Click the cell [+] at the intersection of the transmitter and receiver devices to display all channels. Then, set the audio route. Once the route is established, a green checkbox icon will appear.

For details, refer to the Dante Controller user manual.
For information on which Dante channels the output of a transmitter device (such as a digital mixer) is assigned to, refer to the manual for the transmitter device and other references.

By connecting a switch to the [REMOTE] connector on the rear panel, you can remotely mute or unmute all channels and switch the power between sleep and power-on. The [REMOTE] connector consists of, from left to right, MUTE ALL, SLEEP, and GND. The [REMOTE] connector uses a Euroblock plug (3.5 mm pitch, 3-pin). For details on how to connect Euroblock plugs, refer to “ Connecting to the [REMOTE] connector and [FAULT OUTPUT] connector .”

To mute or unmute all channels

To switch the power between sleep and power-on

You can connect a lamp or other device to the [FAULT OUTPUT] connector on the rear panel to notify you of any abnormalities.

The [FAULT OUTPUT] connector consists of NO (Normally Open), C (Common), and NC (Normally Close). The [FAULT OUTPUT] connector is a relay circuit that operates as follows:

The [FAULT OUTPUT] connector uses a Euroblock plug. For details on how to connect Euroblock plugs, refer to “ Connecting to the [REMOTE] connector and [FAULT OUTPUT] connector .”

Be sure to use the included Euroblock plugs to connect the [REMOTE] connector and [FAULT OUTPUT] connector. If you lose the plug, contact the repair support center or the store where you purchased the product.

Connection procedure

The procedure is the same as Connection procedure for the INPUT connector.

To prevent electromagnetic interference, attach the included ferrite core to the cables for the [REMOTE] connector and [FAULT OUTPUT] connector by following the steps below.

When connecting to ProVisionaire Design, you need to set an ID for identifying the XMS series on the network. The factory default setting is 01. If the same models are present in one network, make sure that the IDs do not overlap. The set UNIT ID will become effective after this product is restarted.

When connecting to ProVisionaire Design, set a device name for this product so that you can identify it in the app. The default setting is a combination of the model name and a number.

Open the settings screen by selecting MENU screen → SETUP → INPUT SETTINGS → INPUT SOURCE SELECT , and set the input source for each channel.

Also, check that the following settings are appropriate:
● For analog
・SENSITIVITY (Input sensitivity)
MENU screen → SETUP → INPUT SETTINGS → INPUT SENSITIVITY

● For Dante
・Fs (Dante input/output sampling frequency)
MENU screen → NETWORK → Dante → Fs
The default setting is 96 kHz.

・SECONDARY (Redundant connection/daisy chain connection)
MENU screen → NETWORK → Dante → SECONDARY
The default setting is redundant connection.