1. Introduction

Thank you for downloading Yamaha ProVisionaire Amp Editor.
ProVisionaire Amp Editor is Windows application software that lets you set up and control power amplifiers in a unified manner.
By dragging and dropping controllers into ProVisionaire Control, you can also assign parameters to ProVisionaire Control KIOSK or ProVisionaire Touch KIOSK.
For details on the models that are supported, refer to the relevant manuals on the Yamaha Pro Audio website. Download the manuals that you need.
https://www.yamaha.com/proaudio/

1.1. Note

  • All copyrights for this software and setup guide are the property of Yamaha Corporation.

  • Unauthorized copying or modification of this software or setup guide in part or in whole is prohibited.

  • Please be aware that Yamaha Corporation accepts no responsibility for any results or consequences that may follow from the use of this software and setup guide.

  • All of the illustrations and screen shots in this setup guide are provided for the purpose of explaining operations. For this reason, they may differ from the actual specifications.

  • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation USA in the United States and in other countries.

  • iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc. registered in the United States and in other countries.

  • PostgreSQL is a trademark or registered trademark of PostgreSQL in the United States and in other countries.

  • Please be aware of copyright when using audio sources for a commercial purpose. Infringement of copyright is prohibited by law.

  • Company names and product names appearing in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

  • The application software may be updated without notice for improvement. The latest application software can be downloaded from the Yamaha Pro Audio website.
    https://www.yamaha.com/proaudio/

1.2. Terms and concepts to understand

Software
The following software related to ProVisionaire Amp Editor is available.

Software Summary

ProVisionaire Control

Software for designing remote controllers that operate on a Windows PC or on iPad.

ProVisionaire Control KIOSK

Software optimized for remote control operating on a Windows PC.

ProVisionaire Touch KIOSK

Software optimized for remote control operating on iPad.

ProVisionaire Monitoring Service

Software that monitors the operating status of the devices.
The operating status can be viewed in the "ProVisionaire Monitoring Service" window .

Terms
In ProVisionaire Amp Editor, the following terms are used when discussing the structure of a system.

Term Summary

Project

The devices handled by ProVisionaire Amp Editor.

Object

A general term for devices, images, components, or other things placed on a sheet.

Style

Information regarding color, shape, or device settings. You can specify this for each object.

Link group

A group for editing multiple channels of the same series in tandem.

Files
ProVisionaire Amp Editor uses the following files.

File type Summary

Project file (extension .pvd)

This file contains all the settings of ProVisionaire Amp Editor. Style information is also contained in project files that were saved by [Save with Style].
While ProVisionaire Amp Editor is running, this file is backed-up to the following folder every ten minutes. The backup file is automatically deleted when the application is closed normally.
C:\Users\(user name)\Documents\YAMAHA\ProVisionaire Amp Editor\Backup

Style file (extension .pvds)

This file saves styles for use with ProVisionaire Amp Editor. It contains style information that was created in another project.

In this setup guide, < > indicates a key on the computer keyboard. < Shift > indicates the Shift key.

1.3. Operating requirements and installation

In order to connect devices to the computer and use them, download ProVisionaire Amp Editor from the "download" page of the Yamaha Pro Audio website.
https://www.yamaha.com/proaudio/

1.3.1. Operating requirements

OS

Windows 10 (64-bit)

CPU

Core i or better

Memory

8 GB or more

Available hard disk capacity

ProVisionaire Amp Editor : At least 420 MB

ProVisionaire Monitoring Service : At least 700 MB

Display

1280×1024 (SXGA) or better

Other

Bonjour Print Services for Windows must be installed, and Ethernet support is required (1000BASE-T or better)

The above operating requirements are for ProVisionaire Amp Editor version 1.0.0. The following URL provides the latest information on the current version of the software and its operating requirements.
https://www.yamaha.com/proaudio/
Depending on the computer that you’re using, the requirements might exceed those that are listed above.

1.3.2. Installation

Download the installers for ProVisionaire Amp Editor from the Yamaha Pro Audio website.
On the website, the links are provided in the [Product information]→[Applications] page.
ProVisionaire Monitoring Service is included in the installer, and you can choose whether it will be installed.
https://www.yamaha.com/proaudio/
Decompress the compressed file that you downloaded, double-click setup.exe, and install the software as directed by the installer.
If you install ProVisionaire Monitoring Service, PostgreSQL is also installed at the same time. If you uninstall "Yamaha ProVisionaire Monitoring Service," PostgreSQL is also uninstalled.

If Bonjour Print Services (Windows) is not installed on the computer that you’re using, a screen during the installation will ask you to install Bonjour Print Services (Windows).
If you are asked to install Bonjour Print Services (Windows ), download Bonjour Print Services (Windows) from the Yamaha Pro Audio website, and install it before once again installing ProVisionaire Amp Editor.
https://www.yamaha.com/proaudio/

1.4. An overview of ProVisionaire Amp Editor

  • Broadly speaking, ProVisionaire Amp Editor is divided into a "Project" sheet , "Tuning" sheet , and device sheet. The "Project" sheet registers devices and makes settings for them. The "Tuning" sheet specifies link groups that allow the parameters of multiple devices to be controlled together. A link group that you specify can be operated using the Link Group Editor . The device sheet specifies detailed settings and control of each device.

  • Device parameters can be stored and recalled as an preset . Parameters for the entire project can be stored and recalled using the "Linked Presets Manager" window .

  • Default values (other than position information) for the Properties can be stored on the computer as a user style. By saving a user style, you can avoid having to change the settings each time you place a device. User styles can also be transferred to another computer.

  • Devices can be grouped as a Device Group . Grouping multiple devices together allows unified management of their power, etc.

  • By using the SOLO function, you can control the audio output in units of link groups .

  • When speakers are placed in the "Project" sheet and connected to a PC-series device, you can open the "Speaker Editor" to adjust the response for individual speakers, or the "Multiple Speaker Editor" to adjust the speaker parameter response for multiple speakers connected to the same power amplifier.

  • When speakers are placed in the "Project" sheet and connected with a power amplifier, you can register individual speakers in a link group .