Aviom16/o-Y1User Guide
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1. O foon O 6 Multipin connector Y1 A NET INTERFACE CARD USER GUIDE 8 Installing the Y1 Card The Y1 card can be used in any open MY expansion slot in a Yamaha digital mixing console or mix engine device The number of available expansion slots varies with each model In the Yamaha user interface the MY expansion slots are identified by number starting with 1 Align the card with the support guides in the expansion slot To install the Y1 card Start with the power to the Yamaha mixing console off Remove the console s power cord from the wall receptacle Remove the cover plate on the rear of the Yamaha expansion port to expose the expansion connections Remove the Y1 card from its protective anti static sleeve Slide the card into place aligning the sides of the card with the support guides in the expansion slot Press the Y1 card firmly in place to attach the multi pin card connectors on the Y1 card and Yamaha mixer circuit board backplane Attach the Y1 card permanently by tightening the two thumb screws on the rear panel of the Y1 card Connect the Y1 card to other Pro16 A Net devices using Cat 5e or better UTP cables Before powering up the console read the following sections on operating modes Y1 A NET INTERFACE CARD USER GUIDE 9 DIP Switches The first eight DIP switches on the front of the Y1 card are used for controlling the stereo link status of the eight possible audi2. 16 0 Output Module 2 AN 16SBR 2 AN 16SBR System Bridge 6 A Net 1 4 A Net Distributor 14 A Net Output 16 ASI A Net Systems Interface 2 Aviom Mode 13 AV P2 2 Bridge 6 C cable length 5 cables 5 Cat 5 5 6 Cat 5e UTP 4 Cat 5e UTP 9 unshielded 16 Cat 6 5 Category 5 4 Category 5e 4 Certifications ii Cleaning and Maintenance 7 Y1 A NET INTERFACE CARD USER GUIDE Compatibility with Pro64 2 computer network 4 console interface card 2 crossover cables 5 D daisy chain 14 default mode 11 default setting 13 digital split 15 DIP Switch 10 16 Distributor 2 15 DM1000 3 DM2000 3 DME24N 3 DME64N 3 EtherCon 7 Ethernet 4 inline coupler 7 Installing 9 L LAN Local Area Network 4 Latency 16 Link 10 LS9 3 M M7CL 3 maximum cable length 7 mini YGDAI 1 16 Mode 11 Mode Selection 8 mono 10 multiple cards Yamaha console 2 MY 3 16 MY8 1 12 MY16 1 11 13 MY expansion slot 9 MY mode 11 default mode 11 network 4 networking 4 Neutrik 7 0 Options 16 P Package Contents 4 pair channels 10 Parallel A Net Routing 14 parallel connection 14 permanent installation 5 Personal Mixer 10 PM1D 3 12 16 PM5D 3 Power Supply 16 Pro16 2 4 Pro64 2 R RJ45 7 RJ45 connector 5 RoHS ii router 4 S sample rate 11 12 Sample Rate 16 series connection 14 Stereo Link 8 10 Studio Manager 12 System Bridge 2 16 T Test Mode 12 13 test tone 1kHz 12 Y1 A NET INTERFA
3. A Net device can be up to 500 feet 150 meters Your cable length performance will be affected by a number of factors including the quality of the cables used and the number of devices such as cable couplers used or passive wall panel interconnections in use Use Cat 5e cable for best performance wherever possible Stranded or solid Cat 5e cable can be used When using the optional AN 16SBR System Bridge the cable length specification applies to the total cable length between the two A Net devices being connected with the AN 16SBR System Bridge This is similar to what happens when using an inline coupler to extend cable lengths 4 Total A Net cable length can be 500 feet 150 meters System System Pro16 Input Bridge 1 i Bridge Pro16 Output A Net Out A Net In The maximum cable distance includes all passive devices such as System Bridges in the calculation Y1 A NET INTERFACE CARD USER GUIDE 6 Pre made cables in a variety of lengths and colors are available at most computer outlets Cables can be extended by using a simple passive device called an inline coupler to add length to existing cables as long as you do not exceed the specified maximum cable length If you need a longer cable on occasion this is a simple solution Note that it is possible that the maximum cable length specification can be compromised by using inline couplers or other passive connection devices EtherCon Conn
4. Out 1 EtherCon RJ45 connector Connections DIP Switch Switch 1 8 Stereo Link on off Switch 9 10 A Net mode A Net Modes 8 channel MY8 16 channel MY16 Aviom and Test Pro16 A Net A Net allows 16 channels of audio to be transmitted over one Cat 5e cable uses unshielded Cat 5e UTP or better cable max length 500ft 150m between devices Latency 0 880 msec measured from analog input to analog output Power Supply none required uses Yamaha host device as source of power Dimensions 4 75 120 7 mm wide x 6 25 158 8 mm deep 1 5 38 1 mm high Weight 0 8 Ib 0 36 kg Options AN 16SBR System Bridge combines up to four A Net streams for transmission over one Cat 5e cable All Aviom products are designed and manufactured in the USA Y1 A NET INTERFACE CARD USER GUIDE Dimensions I O o 6 339 161 02 FAN Zs Y1 A NET INTERFACE CARD User GUIDE 17 pm 351 8 92 A TTU TT nn ry 187 20 j 4 310 111 4 124 120 Y1 A NET INTERFACE CARD USER GUIDE 18 Index Symbols 01V96 3 02R96 3 48kHz 3 96kHz 3 6416Y2 A Net Interface Card 2 A A 16 15 A 16D 2 14 A 16D Pro 2 14 15 A 16ll 2 10 A 16 Personal Mixer 2 A 16R 2 10 AN 16 i 2 AN 16 i Input Module 2 AN 16 i M 2 AN
5. Select Switches 11 MY16 Mode default 11 MYS MOTE s ea Ee teu ue TR ue fe NE Rs 12 Test MOde 5 Si ot bow Ee Se de XO xe xS 12 Aviom Mode aa so 2 ee x 13 Connecting Pro16 Devices 14 Series Connection of A Net Devices 14 Parallel A Net Routing 15 Using an A Net Distributor 15 Specifications 16 Dimensions lt ss 5 2 o o RRA A ee ee 17 Warranty Registration 21 Y1 A NET INTERFACE CARD USER GUIDE vil Welcome Thank you for purchasing the AVIOM16 0 Y1 A Net Interface Card for Yamaha digital consoles designed for use with the Pro16 Monitor Mixing System and audio networking products All Pro16 products are powered by A Net Aviom s proprietary data transmission protocol designed especially for the unique demands of live streaming audio This User Guide is designed to familiarize you with your new product and to have your system up and running in no time Package Contents The Y1 A Net Interface Card box includes One Y1 A Net Interface Card User Documentation Overview The AVIOM16 0 Y1 A Net Interface Card or Y1 card for short provides a host of professional features designed to make using A Net personal monitoring and audio distribution products flexible and easy to configure in a variety of professional audio situations Y1 A Net Output
6. and switch 10 Orr Mode 4 SESSECESER 9 E Stereo Link MY8 mode offers 8 channels at 48kHz DIP switch handles shown in black MY8 mode offers 8 channel output at 48kHz and 96kHz sample rates The PM1D console must be set for MY8 mode Test Mode Set DIP switch 9 On and switch 10 On Stereo Link Test mode can be used for troubleshooting a monitoring system DIP switch handles shown in black In Test Mode channels 1 through 4 output a continuous 1kHz sine wave test tone This mode can be used to troubleshoot an audio system Make sure to set the Yamaha console s internal sample rate to 48kHz when using Test Mode When troubleshooting using the Y1 card Test Mode if the 1kHz test tones are heard in channels 1 through 4 of a connected A Net device the Y1 card is operating properly Check the channel routing settings in the Yamaha console user interface to determine that audio is being routed properly As an option download and use the Yamaha Studio Manager software to help diagnose routing problems or simplify setting up channels routings to expansion cards Studio Manager is a free application available from the Yamaha website Y1 A NET INTERFACE CARD USER GUIDE 12 Waanine Before switching the Y1 card to Test Mode lower the volume on any connected A Net devices amplifiers powered speakers etc to avoid sudden volume changes and or possible hearing damage To exit the Test M
7. sample rate changes from the host Yamaha device Some early A 16R Personal Mixers are also not compatible Contact Aviom customer service for additional A 16R information Compatibility with Pro64 Many Pro16 products can be connected to a Pro64 A Net system with the addition of the ASI A Net Systems Interface The ASI translates Pro64 A Net data into Pro16 data and separates the 64 channel Pro64 stream into up to four 16 channel Pro16 outputs depending on the Pro64 sample rate being used Only Pro16 devices that have an A Net In port such as A Net Distributors Personal Mixers and output modules are compatible with Pro64 and the ASI Pro16 input modules and console interface cards cannot send their data into a Pro64 network The Y1 card cannot be directly connected to a Pro64 network It can however be used at the same time as a Pro64 6416Y2 A Net Interface Card installed in the same Yamaha digital console Y1 A NET INTERFACE CARD USER GUIDE 2 Yamaha Compatibility The following table lists the Yamaha digital products that are compatible with the Y1 A Net Interface Card Product Enn Digital Channels Output via A Net 01V96 1 16 channels per MY slot at 48kHz 02R96 16 channels per MY slot DM1000 16 channels per MY slot DM2000 6 16 channels per MY slot PM5D 16 channels per MY slot PM5D RH 16 channels per MY slot M7CL 32 amp 48 16 channels per MY slot LS9 16 16 channels per MY slot LS9 32 16 channels pe
8. AVIOM Aviom16 0 Y1 A Net Output Card User Guide 9310 1008 0001F rev 2 00 PRO i ANET 2009 Aviom Inc 1 6 Certifications ETL CETL Listed EMC Conforms to Certified to RoHS Status CE Notice of Rights EN 55013 EN 55020 SAA AS NZS 1053 IEC 60065 EN 60065 UL 6500 2001 CAN CSA E60065 KETI Pb free ATERT Eg W Pb Free All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without written permission of Aviom Inc Trademarks Aviom A Net the A Net icon Pro16 Pro64 and Virtual Data Cable are trademarks of Aviom Inc All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners O 2009 Aviom Inc All rights reserved Information subject to change without notice MHOoOwuBRwNM r 10 14 15 16 17 READ THIS FIRST Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blade
9. CE CARD USER GUIDE U unshielded Cat 5e UTP 16 Unshielded Twisted Pair 5 UTP 5 9 16 Y Y1 1 20 Warranty Registration Please take a moment to fill in this warranty registration form Return it to Aviom via mail or fax All information will be kept confidential Model Number gt gt Product Serial Number Model Number gt gt Product Serial Number Model Number gt gt Product Serial Number Model Number gt gt Product Serial Number Date Purchased Dealer Name Dealer Location Your Name Address Address City State Province Zip Postal Code Country Email Address Fax this form to Aviom at 1 610 738 9950 AVIOM 1157 Phoenixville Pike Suite 201 West Chester PA 19380 Voice 1 610 738 9005 Fax 1 610 738 9950 www Aviom com
10. Card Features Sixteen channel digital audio output to Pro16 A Net devices One A Net output EtherCon RJ45 connector Channel link switches for stereo channel pairing on Personal Mixer products Compatible with all Yamaha digital mixing consoles that use the Yamaha mini YGDAI MY digital expansion card format Compatibility modes for 8 channel MY8 and 16 channel MY16 operation Test mode The Y1 card is designed to be electrically and mechanically compatible with any Yamaha mixing board product that supports the mini YGDAI card hardware specification Consult the documentation provided with your Yamaha product for additional information Y1 A NET INTERFACE CARD USER GUIDE 1 Pro16 Compatibility The Y1 A Net card can be directly connected to A 16ll Personal Mixer A 16R rack mounted Personal Mixer A 16D A Net Distributor A 16D Pro A Net Distributor AN 16 0 Output Module AV P2 Output Module The Y1 A Net Interface Card cannot be directly connected to Pro16 input modules such as the AN 16 i and AN 16 i M but can be used in multi zone systems where these products are used When using more than one input module in a Pro16 system the Y1 A Net Card can be connected to the AN 16SBR System Bridge to allow multiple Pro16 A Net streams to be transmitted over a single Cat 5e cable Y Note The original A 16 Personal Mixer is not compatible with the Y1 card these Personal Mixers do not have the ability to follow
11. DE 10 Any combination of mono and stereo channels can be used Stereo Link This example shows a configuration where channel pairs 3 4 13 14 and 15 16 are set for stereo operation DIP switch handles shown in black Mode Select Switches Positions 9 and 10 of the DIP switch are used for MY card mode selection There are four possible switch combinations three operational modes and one test mode are provided The Y1 card is scanned during the Yamaha console boot up procedure only It is therefore important to remember that mode changes should be made only while the console is off If it is necessary to alter the Y1 card operational mode after the console has been booted a console restart will be required in order for the mode change to be recognized MY16 Mode default Set DIP switch 9 Orr and switch 10 Ow Stereo Link MY16 mode offers 16 channels at 48kHz MY16 mode offers 16 channel output at a 48kHz sample rate MY16 mode is not compatible with the PM1D console it must be set for MY8 mode The Yamaha console user interface will recognize the Aviom Y1 card as a generic 16 channel MY expansion card Names in text fields referring to the expansion card will display with a generic name such as MY16 depending on the model and software version of the Yamaha console In most cases MY16 mode should be selected as the default setting Y1 A NET INTERFACE CARD USER GUIDE 11 MY8 Mode Set DIP switch 9 Orr
12. ITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WILL APPLY AFTER SUCH PERIOD AVIOM INC DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOCUMENT AVIOM INC S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AT OUR OPTION OF ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AND SHALL IN NO EVENT INCLUDE INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Warranty Information Please record the following information for future reference Your Authorized Aviom Dealer Name Address Phone Serial Numbers of Your Aviom Products Date of Purchase Your Authorized Aviom Dealer is your primary source for service and support The information recorded above will be helpful in communicating with your Authorized Aviom Dealer should you need to contact Aviom Customer Service If you have any questions concerning the use of this unit please contact your Authorized Aviom Dealer first For additional technical support or to find the name of the nearest Authorized Aviom Repair Station check the Aviom web site at www aviom com To fulfill warranty requirements your Aviom product should be serviced only at an authorized Aviom service center The Aviom serial number label
13. ase This warranty does not apply if the equipment has been damaged due to misuse abuse accident or problems with electrical power The warranty also does not apply ifthe product has been modified in any way or if the product serial number has been damaged modified or removed If a defect is discovered first write or call Aviom Inc to obtain a Return Authorization number No service will be performed on any product returned without prior authorization Aviom Inc will at its option repair or replace the product at no charge to you The product must be returned during the warranty period with transportation charges prepaid to Aviom Inc 1157 Phoenixville Pike Suite 201 West Chester PA 19380 You must use the product s original packing materials for shipment Shipments should be insured for the value of the product Include your name address phone number description of the problem and copy of the original bill of sale with the shipment The Return Authorization number should be written on the outside of the box THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION AVIOM S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND F
14. e Avoid prolonged exposure to excessive sound pressure levels IMPORTANT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more ofthe following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by Aviom Inc could void the user s FCC authority to operate the equipment Aviom Inc Limited Warranty Aviom Inc warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of the original retail purch
15. ector Some Aviom products use EtherCon Cat 5 connectors The Neutrik EtherCon connector is a dual RJ45 type connector It can receive a standard Cat 5e cable or a cable fitted with the special heavy duty EtherCon connector When using a standard Cat 5e cable plug the cable into the center of the jack release the cable by pressing on the small plastic tab built into the cable connector The locking EtherCon connector is similar to an XLR cable the kind commonly used on microphones Insert an EtherCon equipped cable into the jack until it clicks and locks in place To remove the cable press on the metal release tab at the top of the panel mounted EtherCon jack and pull the connector outward Cleaning and Maintenance Information The exterior of your Aviom products should be cleaned with a dry soft lint free cloth For tougher dirt you can use a cloth slightly dampened with water or with a mild detergent When cleaning your Aviom products never spray cleaners directly onto the product surfaces Instead spray a small amount of the cleaning solution onto a clean cloth first Then use the dampened cloth to clean the product v Note Never use solvents or abrasive cleaners on the finished surfaces of your Aviom products Y1 A NET INTERFACE CARD USER GUIDE 7 YT Card Components AVIOM 7 Dn Up Aviom Up Dn 16 ch Up Up 8 ch Mode 4 py Test Stereo Link 4 AVIOM16 o Y1 Made in USA
16. es that the external power supply is double insulated A WARNING TO REDUCE THE DANGER OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVERS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose this product to rain or other types of moisture To avoid the hazard of electrical shock do not handle the power cord with wet hands Replace fuse with same type and rating Operating Temperature 10 C to 50 C 50 F to 122 F Risque de choc lectrique ne pas ouvrir Pour r duire le risque de feu ou de choc lectrique ne pas exposer cet quipement la pluie ou la moisissure Pour r duire le risque de choc lectrique ne pas retirer le couvercle Pi ces non rempla ables par l utilisateur Confier la r paration une personne qualifi e Attention utiliser seulement un fusible de rechange de m me type Cet appareil est conforme la section 15 de la norme FCC Son fonctionnement est soumis aux conditions suivantes 1 cet quipement ne doit pas causer des interf rences nocives et 2 cet quipement doit accepter toute interf rence capt e incluant les interf rences pouvant causer des op rations ind sirables Cet appareil num rique de Classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada CAUTION Using any audio system at high volume levels can cause permanent damage to your hearing Set your system volume as low as possibl
17. icular application any computer store should be able to supply you with an appropriate cable A qualified technician should be able to build custom cables to any length up to the maximum of 500 feet 150 meters between components For fixed or permanent installations you have the option of running Cat 5 cables inside walls and terminating them with readily available wall panel connectors that include the RJ45 jack Solid wire is recommended for permanent installations In addition to standard Cat 5e cables Category 6 Cat 6 cables can also be used v Nore When purchasing Cat 5e cables be sure to buy only standard Cat 5e UTP cables not those sold as crossover cables A crossover cable is used for file transfer between two computers A crossover cable is not compatible with your Aviom equipment Cable Lengths Cat 5e cables used with your Aviom products can be up to 500 feet approximately 150 meters in length between devices The maximum cable length specification applies to the cable connected between the AN 16 i Input Module and the first Pro16 output module or Personal Mixer in your system as well as for cable runs between each additional Pro16 A Net compatible device in your system Y1 A NET INTERFACE CARD USER GUIDE 5 Input Module Upto 500 feet of Cat 5e cable can be used to connect each system component Output Modules or Personal Mixers Infinite number of A Net components HHHH The distance between each
18. must appear on the outside of the unit or the Aviom warranty is void This manual and its contents are copyrighted by Aviom Inc All rights are reserved by Aviom Inc This document may not in whole or in part be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior written consent from Aviom Inc The software and or firmware contained within Aviom products is copyrighted and all rights are reserved by Aviom Inc Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the text and illustrations in this manual no guarantee is made or implied as to the accuracy of the information contained within VI TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome sick ke Re on dow a Jer E lar 1 Package Contents 1 Overview i opo eR bee r F ke RUBORE E Gad 1 Prol6 Compatibility 2 Compatibility with Pro64 2 Yamaha Compatibility 3 About A Net oso oro ba ide nd es Sa a a 4 About Category5 4 Cat 5 Cables ee m o nn 5 Cable Lengths as fe KP oe eco nei RR a eru 5 EtherConConnector 7 Cleaning and Maintenance Information 7 Y1 Card Components 8 Installing the Y1 Card 9 DiPSwitches gt eo ee SE 8 10 Stereo Link Switches 10 Mode
19. o channel pairs The last two switches 9 and 10 are used to set the MY mode and to provide access to the test function DIP switches 1 8 control stereo links switches 9 10 control the MY modes and the test function Stereo Link Switches DIP switches 1 to 8 of are used for the stereo link function Stereo linking is possible when using Aviom s Personal Mixers A 16ll and A 16R for monitor mixing Each DIP switch controls an odd even pair of channels see the list below When the switch is set to the On position down the channels are linked as a stereo pair If the switch is in the Off up position the channels are not linked and appear in all Pro16 devices an mono channels Stereo link changes can be made at any time even while the Yamaha host console is running All connected Pro16 A Net devices will instantly update and reflect the change Compatible A Net devices such as output modules that do not respond to stereo linking will not be affected by changes to the link status DIP switch 1 to 8 settings e Switch 1 stereo link for channels 1 and 2 e Switch 2 stereo link for channels 3 and 4 Switch 3 stereo link for channels 5 and 6 Switch 4 stereo link for channels 7 and 8 e Switch 5 stereo link for channels 9 and 10 e Switch 6 stereo link for channels 11 and 12 Switch 7 stereo link for channels 13 and 14 e Switch 8 stereo link for channels 15 and 16 Y1 A NET INTERFACE CARD USER GUI
20. ode a console restart is required Power off the Yamaha mixing console Reset the Y1 card DIP switches to the desired operational mode position and then reboot the Yamaha console Aviom Mode Yamaha consoles do not recognize Aviom mode Switch 9 on and switch 10 off Use MY16 mode as the default setting for the Y1 card Mode Stereo Link Aviom mode is not supported by Yamaha Y1 A NET INTERFACE CARD USER GUIDE 13 Connecting Pro16 Devices In a simple Pro16 system the easiest connection method uses what is called a daisy chain That is each A Net device is connected in series The first device in the chain receives the A Net signal from the Pro16 input module Each successive A Net compatible device gets its A Net connection from the A Net Out jack of the device preceding it in the chain Series Connection of A Net Devices The diagram below illustrates a series connection of A Net devices In Out In Out In Out In Out A Net A Net A Net A Net In this diagram A Net is connected from device to device using Cat 5e cable The A Net Out port on the first device connects to the A Net In port on the next and so on There is one drawback to this connection method however If one A Net device in the chain is disconnected from the A Net signal chain all units beyond this point will not get any audio until the unit is reconnected to a valid A Net source A parallel A Net connection solves that problem By using the op
21. r MY slot PMID 08 Limited to 8 channels per MY slot DME24N 1 16 channels per MY slot DME64N 4 16 channels per MY slot Yamaha s MY16 mode provides 16 channels per slot at 44 1 48kHz MY8 mode provides 8 channels per slot at 48kHz or 96kHz Not all Yamaha devices are capable of operating at 96kHz Y1 A NET INTERFACE CARD User GUIDE 3 About A Net The Pro16 version of A Net is a high speed data transmission protocol capable of sending and receiving high quality digital audio using readily available Cat 5 cables A Net is a proprietary technology developed by Aviom ANET A Net is based on the physical layer of Ethernet a Local Area Network or LAN technology This provides A Net with a mature and robust base on which to build However it is important to note that A Net devices are not compatible with Ethernet devices As used in the Pro16 series products the A Net signal carries sixteen channels of digital data from the system s A Net input module or console interface card to each A Net device connected to the system Some of the benefits of using A Net to transmit digital audio are Virtually no latency No ground loops e Easy cabling using readily available components An unlimited number of A Net devices can be used in a system Ease in spanning long distances between system components v Nore While the Cat 5e cables and connectors used on your Aviom products look like typical computer Ethernet net
22. s with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particu larly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as when the power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped No on off power switches are included in the system The external power supply should be used to control power to an Aviom device This power supply should remain readily operable The solid line over dashed line symbol indicates that the input voltage must be a DC voltage The box within a box symbol n indicat
23. tional A 16D or A 16D Pro A Net Distributor parallel A Net connections are possible In fact any combination of series and parallel connections can be used to solve even the most complex audio routing problems Y1 A NET INTERFACE CARD USER GUIDE 14 Parallel A Net Routing Connecting A Net devices in parallel involves the addition of an A Net distributor Any number of A Net distributors can be added creating an infinite number of digital splits Using an A Net Distributor The diagram below shows a variety of A Net compatible components connected in parallel to an A Net Distributor either the A 16D or A 16D Pro A Net Out From faner In A Net Out The A Net signal from the Distributor is connected to each A Net compatible device with a Cat 5e cable Removing one A Net device has no effect on the other A Net outputs being used When configuring an A Net system Pro16 modules can be connected in any order simply connect A Net Out to A Net In as needed Y1 A NET INTERFACE CARD User GUIDE Specifications A Net Output 16 channels of A Net digital data Up to 16 inputs and 16 outputs simultaneously 8 channels on PM1D Interface Format Yamaha mini YGDAI MY Expansion Card Supports MY8 and MY16 modes Maximum Expansion limited only by the number of available MY expansion slots in the digital mixer Sample Rate 44 1kHz to 48kHz 10 Digital 24 bit Conversion Digital A Net
24. work connections do not connect computers routers or other home and business networking equipment to your Aviom products About Category 5 Category 5 also referred to as Cat 5 describes a commonly used type of high performance network cabling It is used mainly for data transmission purposes to connect computers modems and other devices A standard Category 5 patch cable consists of four twisted pairs of copper wire terminated by RJ45 male connectors The cable assembly is used to provide connectivity between any two Category 5 female outlet jacks A variation called Category 5e or Cat 5e uses additional twists in the cable to reduce interference in high speed network applications In general when using long cable lengths select Cat 5e cables for best performance Y1 A NET INTERFACE CARD USER GUIDE 4 Use Cat 5e Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP cables or better for all A Net applications The RJ45 connector looks similar to the connectors found on a telephone system only larger The twisting of the wire pairs helps to shield the cable from unwanted interference from electrical fields or radio interference sometimes referred to as RF Cat 5 cabling supports frequencies up to 100 MHz and speeds up to 1000 Mbps L RJ45 Jack Cat 5 Cable Cat 5 Cables The cables used with your Aviom system are interchangeable with any standard Category 5e Cat 5e cables If you need a longer cable for a part
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