English Français Owner’s manual Bedienungsanleitung Mode d’emploi Deutsch mLAN AUDIO/MIDI PROCESSOR
mLAN8P-(E).book Page 2 Wednesday, October 11, 2000 11:03 AM SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. WARNING: Do not place this product in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over ,or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any kind.
mLAN8P-(E).book Page 3 Wednesday, October 11, 2000 11:03 AM PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: • Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way.
mLAN8P-(E).book Page 4 Wednesday, October 11, 2000 11:03 AM English Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha mLAN8P. The mLAN8P is an interface unit that supports “mLAN,” a digital network for music which employs a high-performance serial bus “IEEE1394.” The mLAN8P enables you to configure audio and MIDI signal networks easily now without repeatedly re-making complicated connections.
mLAN8P-(E).book Page 5 Wednesday, October 11, 2000 11:03 AM Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................... 4 Package Contents........................................................................... 4 Names and Functions..................................................................... 8 Connections.................................................................................. 12 Turning the Power On/Off............................
mLAN8P-(E).book Page 6 Wednesday, October 11, 2000 11:03 AM Features English ■ Fast data transfer via mLAN “mLAN” is a digital network designed for music applications. It uses and extends the industry standard “IEEE1394” high performance serial bus. You can now configure more advanced systems much more easily. Please refer to the separate “mLAN Guide Book” for more information on mLAN.
Features ■ Basic concept of mLAN8P digital audio device mLAN8P MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI IN DIGITAL IN MIDI OUT DIGITAL OUT ANALOG OUT DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN ANALOG IN mLAN device computer* IEEE1394 jack IEEE1394 jack Macintosh computer that supports FireWire English MIDI device IEEE1394 jack IEEE1394 jack mLAN device IEEE1394 jack IEEE1394 jack MIDI signal analog audio signal digital audio signal The diagram shown above illustrates the signal flow through each device connected via the mLAN8P.
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mLAN8P-(E).book Page 9 Wednesday, October 11, 2000 11:03 AM Names and Functions E Mode buttons The LED lights up to indicate the status of the unit as follows: These buttons, combined with the channel/ function buttons, are used to select the setting parameters. [LOCK] The condition in which the mLAN8P receives word clock from another device correctly is called “lock.” The left LOCK LED indicates the status of signals input at Digital In. The right LOCK LED indicates the status of mLAN signals.
mLAN8P-(E).book Page 10 Wednesday, October 11, 2000 11:03 AM Names and Functions Rear Panel English A B CONTRAST C ANALOG OUT-B OUT2/R DC IN OUT1/L COAXIAL OUT IN IN2/R D SERIAL I/O MIDI OUT-A IN IN1/L mLAN OPTICAL OUT IN 3 IEEE1394 S200 2 1 RT/ERR ACTIVE E F G A CONTRAST This knob is used to adjust the contrast of the LCD on the top panel. B ANALOG IN/OUT jacks These jacks are used to input and output analog audio signals.
mLAN8P-(E).book Page 11 Wednesday, October 11, 2000 11:03 AM Names and Functions These jacks are used to input and output digital audio signals via digital audio pin cables. NOTE Select either the COAXIAL IN jacks or OPTICAL IN jacks. (page 33.) These jacks, along with the OPTICAL IN/OUT jacks 7 are also called “DIGITAL IN/OUT.” G OPTICAL IN/OUT jacks I RT/ERR LED This LED indicates the following statuses. green : The mLAN8P is a “root.” orange : An error has occurred.
mLAN8P-(E).book Page 12 Wednesday, October 11, 2000 11:03 AM Connections English This section explains how to connect mLAN and MIDI devices (such as tone generators and keyboards) to a personal computer via the mLAN8P. (1) Connecting the power supply adaptor Connect the plug of the included power supply adaptor (PA-5C) to the DC IN jack on the rear panel of the mLAN8P, and connect the adaptor part to an AC outlet.
mLAN8P-(E).book Page 13 Wednesday, October 11, 2000 11:03 AM Connections (3) Connecting an mLAN (IEEE1394) device mLAN8P ANALOG OUT-B OUT2/R IN OUT1/L IN2/R COAXIAL OUT IN English Use an IEEE1394 standard (6-pin) cable to connect the mLAN (IEEE1394) jack on the mLAN (IEEE1394) device to the mLAN (IEEE1394) jack on the mLAN8P. At this time, you do not have to turn off the power to either device.
mLAN8P-(E).book Page 14 Wednesday, October 11, 2000 11:03 AM Connections (5) Connecting analog audio devices (amplifier, speakers, mixer, etc.) Connect ANALOG OUT 1/L and 2/R to two channels on the mixer.
mLAN8P-(E).book Page 15 Wednesday, October 11, 2000 11:03 AM Connections (7) Connecting a pair of headphones PHONES English Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jacks on the front panel of the mLAN8P to monitor the signal output at ANALOG OUT 1/L and 2/R (Stereo Mix).
mLAN8P-(E).book Page 16 Wednesday, October 11, 2000 11:03 AM English Internal Configuration of the mLAN8P mLAN jacks1-3 MIDI IN mLAN MIDI OUT mLAN MIDI IN mLAN audio input*3 mLAN audio output COAXIAL IN OPTICAL IN (Digital In*2) L Audio/ mLAN audio direct conversion MIDI/ mLAN MIDI conversion Audio device Digital audio device mLAN device (e.g.
mLAN8P-(E).book Page 17 Wednesday, October 11, 2000 11:03 AM mLAN plugs mLAN output plugs (Indicated in the “From” field in mLAN Patchbay.) mLAN audio mLAN input plugs (Indicated in the “To” field in mLAN Patchbay.
mLAN8P-(E).book Page 18 Wednesday, October 11, 2000 11:03 AM Function Trees ■ Mixer input section (mLAN Audio 1-8 Ch) English Mode button [MIXER 1] Channel button [1]-[8] Page button to navigate Input Device/Nickname Audio In Plug Link Gain AUX1 AUX2 Ch (Channel On/Off) Pan (Balance) Level [+1/ENTER] [–1/EXIT] button and [VALUE] dial to set Selects the input source (mLAN audio output plug). Assigns the same value for each pair (1&2, 3&4... 11&12). Adjusts the input level. Adjusts the AUX 1 send level.
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mLAN8P-(E).book Page 20 Wednesday, October 11, 2000 11:03 AM English Routing I/O signals between mLAN devices After connecting the mLAN8P to each device via cables, you can easily route and connect I/O signals between the devices without re-patching the cables. An operation common to both input and output connections is performed.
mLAN8P-(E).book Page 21 Wednesday, October 11, 2000 11:03 AM Connecting I/O signals between mLAN devices Output to other mLAN devices • AUX1 (A1), AUX2 (A2), Mix Out L (L), Mix Out R (R)...[MIXER2] • Digital In L, Digital In R, A/D In L, A/D In R, MIDI In...[MIDI/UTILITY] English Input to the mLAN8P • Input1–8...[MIXER1] • Input9–12...[MIXER2] • MIDI Out A/B...[MIDI/UTILITY] 2. To set the signal input at the mLAN8P’s channel 1 (Input 1), press channel button [1]. NOTE 3.
