mLAN EXPANSION BOARD Owner's Manual Bedienungsanleitung Mode d'emploi Français Deutsch mLAN16E English Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha mLAN16E. The mLAN16E is an expansion board that features an mLAN interface. mLAN is a digital network designed for music and is based on the IEEE1394 high performance serial bus and data communication protocol. mLAN makes it easy to construct sophisticated networks for IEEE1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) audio and MIDI signals without having to re-configure the cabling, as was necessary in older, conventional systems. The mLAN16E adds two mLAN connectors to an mLAN16E-compatible device, such as the Yamaha MOTIF ES music production synthesizer. In order to take full advantage of the mLAN16E's functionality, please read this manual carefully. After reading this manual, please keep it available for future reference. English Safety Precautions Before using the mLAN16E, be sure to read those sections in the owner's manual for your mLAN16E-compatible device on "Precautions" and "Installing Optional Hardware." Installing the mLAN16E For information on installing the mLAN16E, refer to the section in the owner's manual for your mLAN16E-compatible device on "Installing Optional Hardware." Package Contents · · · · · mLAN16E unit Flat cable Tools for i88X/mLAN16E (CD-ROM) Owner's Manual (this document) Tools for i88X/mLAN16E Installation Guide About the included CD-ROM The mLAN16E is shipped with a CD-ROM that contains software that is useful when used in conjunction with the mLAN16E. This software includes drivers that are required to connect the mLAN16E to a computer. It also includes "mLAN Graphic Patchbay," which enables you to route audio and MIDI signals between mLAN devices. For more information, refer to the separate "Tools for i88X/mLAN16E Installation Guide" and the mLAN Graphic Patchbay PDF manuals. 2 Yamaha is not held responsible for damage caused by improper use of or modifications to the device or for data that is lost or destroyed. · The illustrations and LCD screens shown in this Owner's Manual are for instructional purposes only and may appear somewhat different from those on your device. · MIDI is a registered trademark of the Association of Musical Electronics Industry (AMEI). · mLAN is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation. · Company names and product names in this Owner's Manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Features Fast data transfer via mLAN mLAN is a digital network designed for music. It uses the IEEE1394 high performance serial bus and allows you to construct systems that are more sophisticated yet simpler than ever before. The mLAN16E can transmit data at a transfer rate of up to 400Mbps (S400). Intuitive mLAN connection setup and management via GUI (Graphic User Interface) The mLAN Graphic Patchbay software application enables you to establish connections between mLAN devices using a computer graphic user interface, and simplifies the routing and synchronization of audio/MIDI signals between mLAN devices. Up to 16 audio channel I/Os and six MIDI connector I/Os Connecting mLAN16E-equipped mLAN devices allows for data transmission via up to 16 audio channel Ins and Outs, and 8 MIDI connector Ins and Outs. NOTE The number of audio and MIDI connectors used for data transfer varies depending on the mLAN16E device. MOTIF ES can provide up to 4 Stereo In/ 16 Mono (8 Stereo) Out audio channels and 4 In/4 Out MIDI connectors. Additional options for the wordclock setting You can set the operational sampling frequency of an mLAN16E-compatible device that features a limited number of sampling frequencies as a wordclock master. Alternatively, you can set it as a wordclock slave machine that runs at 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, or 96 kHz. 3 English Table of Contents Introduction............................................................................. 2 Safety Precautions.................................................................... 2 Installing the mLAN16E............................................................ 2 Package Contents .................................................................... 2 Features ................................................................................... 3 Fundamentals of mLAN............................................................ 4 Operational Flow for Sound Output ......................................... 5 Names and Functions .............................................................. 6 Connections ............................................................................ 7 System Examples ..................................................................... 8 Making mLAN Connections ................................................... 12 Troubleshooting .................................................................... 13 Specifications ......................................................................... 17 English 4 Fundamentals of mLAN mLAN is a digital network for music that was developed based on IEEE1394, an industry-standard high-performance data communications protocol. Digital music environments that do not feature mLAN require dozens of cables for various devices and purposes, including MIDI cables and audio cables to route MIDI and audio signals. If you wish to make changes to such systems, you must physically disconnect and re-connect these cables. For example, adding another synthesizer to a system requires two MIDI cables and two or more cables for audio (for stereo equipment). Making the appropriate connections may require special knowledge of inputs, outputs, stereo settings, and perhaps connector impedance. The larger the system, the more complicated and expensive these connections become, increasing the likelihood of errors and difficulties. It takes time and effort to investigate such errors and their underlying causes. You may have already experienced the unpleasantness of tracking various cables through a spider's web of connections. Operational Flow for Sound Output 1. 2. 3. 4. Install Tools for i88X/mLAN16E. ..............See "Installing the Software" in the Installation Guide. Connect the computer and mLAN devices using the IEEE1394 cables. ..............See page 7. Turn on mLAN Manager (Windows only). ..............See "Confirming the installation" in the Installation Guide. To connect a computer to a single mLAN device directly, first start mLAN Auto Connector. To connect a computer to multiple mLAN devices, start mLAN Graphic Patchbay. ..............See page 12 Configure connections in mLAN Auto Connector or mLAN Graphic Patchbay. ..............Using Auto Connector: See "Connecting a Computer to an mLAN device via mLAN" in the Installation Guide. ..............Using Graphic Patchbay: See "mLAN Connection Settings" in the Graphic Patchbay Online Manual. Specify the audio and MIDI inputs and outputs, following the owner's manual for your DAW, audio sequencer and connected devices. 5. 6. For subsequent steps, refer to the owner's manual for the software and connected devices. NOTE In this manual, setting up audio, MIDI, and wordclock routings is referred as "mLAN connection." 5 English mLAN simplifies cable connections by using only one type of IEEE1394 cable, thus enabling you to configure extremely sophisticated systems. There is no need to repatch cables to change routings of MIDI and audio signals between mLAN devices. Names and Functions English 1 2 A mLAN (IEEE1394) jacks These 6-pin IEEE1394 standard jacks enable you to connect mLAN devices or IEEE1394-compatible (FireWire/i.LINK) computers. If the connecting device features a 6-pin IEEE1394 jack, use a standard 6-pin to 6pin IEEE1394 cable. If it features a 4-pin IEEE1394 jack, use a standard 6-pin to 4-pin IEEE1394 cable. Do not connect the cables in a loop. (See page 15). NOTE Yamaha recommends that you use an IEEE1394 cable with a length of 4.5 meters or less. B ACTIVE indicator This indicator lights up when the mLAN16E is operating. The indicator turns off when an error occurs during an operation. When you click the [ID] button in mLAN Auto Connector or mLAN Graphic Patchbay (page 12) to identify the corresponding mLAN device in the network, the indicator flashes. NOTE The indicator also lights up if an mLAN cable is not connected to the unit. 6 Connections This section explains how to connect the mLAN16E to other mLAN devices and to your computer. Connecting an mLAN (IEEE1394) device Connect the mLAN (IEEE1394) connector on the mLAN device and IEEE1394-compatible computer to the mLAN connector on the mLAN16E using IEEE1394 (FireWire/ i.LINK) cables. At this time, you do not have to turn off the power to the mLAN device or the mLAN16E-equipped device. mLAN (IEEE1394) device mLAN16E IEEE1394-compatible computer IEEE1394 cable IEEE1394 cable 7 English System Examples English This section introduces typical system examples that feature the mLAN16E. Refer to these examples for information on connecting external devices, such as microphones, musical instruments, and computers. For information on installing the mLAN16E, refer to the section in the owner's manual for your mLAN16E-compatible device on "Installing Optional Hardware." NOTE The number of audio channels and MIDI connectors used for data transfer varies depending on the mLAN16E-compatible device. MOTIF ES can provide up to 4 Stereo In/16 Mono (8 Stereo) Out audio channels and 4 In/4 Out MIDI connectors. Connecting a MOTIF ES to a computer Use an IEEE1394 cable to connect the IEEE1394 connector on an IEEE1394-compatible computer to the mLAN connector on an mLAN16E-equipped MOTIF ES. Use the mLAN Auto Connector or mLAN Graphic Patchbay (See page 12) software application on the computer to patch the audio and MIDI signals and to set up the wordclock. Connecting the MOTIF ES to the computer via mLAN enables you to do the following: · Transfer data of multiple audio channels between the MOTIF ES and the computer · Simultaneously record in the sequence software (a) your performance on the MOTIF ES and (b) the performance of the computer sequence software that uses the MOTIF ES as a MIDI tone generator · Monitor via the MOTIF ES the audio output from the computer and the audio output from the MOTIF ES NOTE NOTE If you select "Normal Voice" or "Plug-in Voice" in Voice mode on the MOTIF ES, audio signals are output only from OUTPUT L/R. For more information on the MOTIF ES inputs and outputs and corresponding mLAN IN/OUT, refer to the "Connections," "Quick Guide­Computer applications" and "Audio Input Part (AUDIO IN)" sections of the MOTIF ES Owner's Manual. Use Auto Connector or Graphic Patchbay to change the number of audio channels that communicate with the computer. To minimize the load on the computer, do not make mLAN connections in Auto Connector or Graphic Patchbay using any unused channels. NOTE 8 NOTE In the following diagram, an mLAN16E-equipped MOTIF ES is connected to the computer. The relationship between each audio output from the mLAN16E-equipped devices and the corresponding mLAN audio channel may vary depending on the devices. For more information, refer to the owner's manuals for the corresponding devices. IEEE1394-compatible computer Sequence software mLAN Auto Connector /Graphic Patchbay IEEE1394 cable mLAN IN 1-4 Ports mLAN OUT 1-4 Ports mLAN OUT 1-14ch mLAN OUT 15-16ch mLAN IN 1-8ch (Stereo 4ch) AUDIO AUDIO mLAN 16E AUDIO MIDI MIDI Monitor system *5 *5 VOL VOL MIDI *1 ASSIGNABLE OUT 1-14 *2 OUTPUT L/R *3 AUDIO IN *4 MOTIF ES *1 Refer to the MOTIF ES Owner's Manual to set parameters for each connector. *2 Set the MOTIF ES OutputSel parameter to ASSIGNABLE OUT 1-14. *3 OUTPUT L and R correspond to mLAN OUT channels 15 and 16. You do not need to change the setting on the MOTIF ES. *4 Set up each channel using the MOTIF ES AUDIO IN feature. *5 To monitor the ASSIGNABLE OUT 1-14 and AUDIO IN signals, set the MOTIF ES mLAN MonitorSw parameter to On. 9 English System configured around Yamaha 01X Digital Mixing Studio Use IEEE1394 cables to connect an mLAN16E-equipped MOTIF ES, 01X, IEEE1394compatible computer, and an i88X mLAN-compatible audio/MIDI interface. Use mLAN Graphic Patchbay (See page 12) on the computer to patch the audio and MIDI signals and to set up the wordclock. Configuring an mLAN system around the 01X enables you to do the following: · Transfer audio and MIDI data between mLAN devices simply by connecting them via IEEE1394 cables · Set up and modify audio and MIDI signal patches between mLAN devices in various situations using mLAN Graphic Patchbay, without physically re-patching cables IEEE1394 cable mLAN i88X English Sequence software mLAN Graphic Patchbay Monitor system IEEE1394-compatible computer IEEE1394 cable IEEE1394 cable VOL VOL 01X ADAT recorder/Mixer mLAN16E MOTIF ES Microphone Guitar/Bass Synthesizer 10 NOTE The nu ...