1mLAN Graphic PatchbayOwner’s ManualTable of ContentsIntroduction to mLAN Graphic Patchbay ... 2Graphic View ...
10Help Menu ManualDisplays this PDF manual. AboutDisplays mLAN Graphic Patchbay version information.
11Clicking icons on the Tool bar enables you to use the same functions and commands that you can access from the Menu bar. Icons for unavailable funct
12I Change ViewSwitch the view of the current mLAN connection settings between Graphic view and List view.J Single Master (available only in Graphic v
13Computers and mLAN devices that are connected in an mLAN network are called “nodes.”mLAN Graphic Patchbay displays node information in the graphics,
14C Error indicatorIndicates whether the signal is being transmitted or received correctly. : Signal is being transmitted or received correctly. : An
15Grayed-out NodeIf mLAN Graphic Patchbay fails to detect a node that had been recognized before you updated the information, the node will be grayed-
16Relocating a NodeYou can drag-and-drop to relocate a node.1. Move the pointer to a node you wish to relocate, then press and hold down the mouse but
174. Release the mouse button. The node is relocated.Swapping a Grayed-Out NodeIf mLAN Graphic Patchbay displays both a grayed-out node (page 15) and
182. While you are holding down the mouse button, a swappable grayed-out node is indicated with a yellow frame.3. While holding down the mouse button,
19Viewing Node InformationIn Graphic view, you can display and change detailed node information by clicking the node icons (page 13) for the computer
2mLAN Graphic Patchbay software enables you to set up and manage connections between mLAN devices using a graphic user interface to connect and discon
20 VersionIf the node represents a computer, the field indicates the mLAN driver version.If the node represents an mLAN device, the field indicates the
21 IconEnables you to change the node icon (page 13). Bkgrnd ColorEnables you to change the background color of the nodes. OKConfirms the settings a
22 VendorIndicates the manufacturer of the node device. Model NameIndicates the model of the node device. Model NicknameIndicates and enables you t
23 CancelCancels the settings and closes the window. SetupIf the node represents a computer, clicking the [Setup] button displays the mLAN Driver Se
24Connector Information WindowIn Graphic view, clicking the connector number in the Input or Output window (page 9) displays the Input or Output Infor
25This section describes how to connect or disconnect audio or MIDI connectors between nodes, and change wordclock and other mLAN connection settings.
264. The wordclock connector for each node is connected automatically. The selected node is assigned as wordclock master, and other nodes as slave.5.
27Connecting Node Inputs and OutputsYou can control the audio, MIDI or wordclock signal routings in an mLAN network by connecting the node inputs and
282. In the Output Connectors window, click the box next to the output connector number to be connected.A virtual cable connector appears in the box.3
294. In the Input Connectors window, click the box next to the input connector to be connected.The input and output connectors are now connected by a
3You can also view a list that shows the status of connections in an mLAN network. The list indicates the status of audio and MIDI connections and ena
304. Click the [IN] connector of the node that receives the input signal.mLAN Graphic Patchbay displays the Input Connectors window.5. Click the box n
31Disconnecting the CableTo disconnect the cable, you can either (a) delete it from the pop-up menu, or (b) use the <Delete> key on the comput
32Notes Regarding Node MIDI ConnectionWhen you make MIDI connections on a computer, note the following:•Each group of eight ports of the node MIDI OUT
33You can store mLAN connection settings in a file (extension: *ymp) or in a template file (extension: *ymt), and retrieve them later. The difference be
34You can view the mLAN connection settings in an mLAN network in a list. List view displays the status of, and enables you to change, audio and MIDI
35A Audio Out and MIDI Out sectionsDisplay information regarding the audio or MIDI output connectors for all nodes in an mLAN network.B Audio In and M
36Connecting Connectors in List ViewThis section describes how to connect the audio and MIDI connectors in List view.1. In the Audio Out or MIDI Out s
373. Click the [Connect] button. The selected input and output connectors connect to each other. The Destination Connector List section displays each
38In Graphic view, you can also select the node by pressing the [Tab] key.Keyboard ShortcutsMenu Menu Option Keyboard ShortcutsFileNew 1) Alt+F → N 2)
39Error MessagesFailed to set Sample Rate.When the node represents a computer:Shut down your DAW, make the necessary settings in Graphic Patchbay, the
4You can start mLAN Graphic Patchbay as either stand-alone software or as a plug-in for an Open Plug-in Technology compatible application.Open Plug-in
40When using IEEE 1394 devices of the slower S200 type, the number of available audio transmission channels in the network is reduced. Before connecti
41 Unable to communicate via mLAN• The mLAN Driver/mLAN Tools may not have been installed or set up correctly...
42 Unable to change the mLAN settings• When using the mLAN driver with a program such as a DAW, the mLAN settings cannot be changed. Quit all applica
It takes a while to start mLAN Graphic Patchbay or to update the information using the Update menu option.• If you try to update the network informa
51. Connect the computer and mLAN devices using the IEEE1394 cables.2. Start mLAN Graphic Patchbay (page 6).3. Set up wordclock on the mLAN network (p
6After you successfully install mLAN Graphic Patchbay, follow the steps below to start the application.1. When the mLAN Driver is inactive ( ), right-
7The Menu bar contains various editing and setup function commands. Click the desired menu name to display the appropriate pull-down menu, then choose
8View Menu GraphicDisplays the current mLAN connection settings graphically (page 2). ListDisplays the current mLAN connection settings in a list (p
9Connection MenuThe Connection menu enables you to connect virtual audio, MIDI and wordclock inputs and outputs for each node, route audio and MIDI si
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