Yamaha mLAN Patchbay Owner's Manual

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mLAN Graphic Patchbay
Owner’s Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction to
mLAN Graphic Patchbay ................ 2
Graphic View ...................................... 2
List View ............................................. 3
Using mLAN Graphic Patchbay
as a Plug-In ..................................... 4
Operational Flow.................................... 5
Starting mLAN Graphic Patchbay.......... 6
Menu Bar ................................................ 7
File Menu............................................ 7
View Menu.......................................... 8
Connection Menu............................... 9
Help Menu......................................... 10
Tool Bar ................................................. 11
About Nodes ......................................... 13
Grayed-out Node............................... 15
Relocating a Node ............................. 16
Swapping a Grayed-Out Node ........... 17
Viewing Node Information ................ 19
Connector Information Window ........ 24
mLAN Connection Settings................... 25
Wordclock Settings ............................ 25
Connecting Node Inputs
and Outputs ......................... 27
Disconnecting the Cable ................... 31
Saving and Opening an mLAN Graphic
Patchbay File or Template File...... 33
Viewing the mLAN Connection
Settings in List View ...................... 34
Connecting Connectors in List View .. 36
Disconnecting Connectors ................. 37
Keyboard Shortcuts............................... 38
Error Messages ...................................... 39
Using S200-compatible
IEEE 1394 devices .......................... 40
Troubleshooting.................................... 41
Precautions
The mLAN Graphic Patchbay software and this owner’s manual are the exclusive copyrights of
Yamaha Corporation.
Duplication of the software or reproduction of this manual in whole or in part by any means is
expressly forbidden without the written consent of the manufacturer.
Duplication of commercially-available music sequence data and/or digital audio files is strictly
prohibited, except for personal use.
•Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software or doc-
umentation and is not responsible for damages that result from the use of this manual or the
software.
The mLAN Graphic Patchbay software may be updated without notice.
You can download the latest version of the software from the following URL:
http://www.yamahasynth.com/down/index.htm
Screen displays in this owner’s manual are intended for instructional purposes only and may
appear different than screens displayed on your computer.
Company and product names in this owner’s manual are the trademarks or registered trade-
marks of their respective companies.
This owner’s manual assumes that you are already familiar with basic Windows operations. If
you are not, please refer to the owner’s manual that came with your Windows software before
using mLAN Graphic Patchbay.
For information on hardware requirements, device interconnections and the installation of the
mLAN Graphic Patchbay software, refer to the separate “Installation Guide” as well as to the
owner’s manual for the respective mLAN device.
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Owner’s Manual

1mLAN Graphic PatchbayOwner’s ManualTable of ContentsIntroduction to mLAN Graphic Patchbay ... 2Graphic View ...

Page 2 - Graphic View

10Help Menu ManualDisplays this PDF manual. AboutDisplays mLAN Graphic Patchbay version information.

Page 3 - List View

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

Page 4 - ■ About OPT Levels

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

Page 5 - Operational Flow

13Computers and mLAN devices that are connected in an mLAN network are called “nodes.”mLAN Graphic Patchbay displays node information in the graphics,

Page 6

14C Error indicatorIndicates whether the signal is being transmitted or received correctly. : Signal is being transmitted or received correctly. : An

Page 7 - Menu Bar

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-

Page 8 - View Menu

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

Page 9 - Connection Menu

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

Page 10 - Help Menu

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,

Page 11 - Tool Bar

19Viewing Node InformationIn Graphic view, you can display and change detailed node information by clicking the node icons (page 13) for the computer

Page 12

2mLAN Graphic Patchbay software enables you to set up and manage connections between mLAN devices using a graphic user interface to connect and discon

Page 13 - About Nodes

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

Page 14

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

Page 15 - Grayed-out Node

22 VendorIndicates the manufacturer of the node device. Model NameIndicates the model of the node device. Model NicknameIndicates and enables you t

Page 16 - Relocating a Node

23 CancelCancels the settings and closes the window. SetupIf the node represents a computer, clicking the [Setup] button displays the mLAN Driver Se

Page 17 - Swapping a Grayed-Out Node

24Connector Information WindowIn Graphic view, clicking the connector number in the Input or Output window (page 9) displays the Input or Output Infor

Page 18

25This section describes how to connect or disconnect audio or MIDI connectors between nodes, and change wordclock and other mLAN connection settings.

Page 19 - Viewing Node Information

264. The wordclock connector for each node is connected automatically. The selected node is assigned as wordclock master, and other nodes as slave.5.

Page 20

27Connecting Node Inputs and OutputsYou can control the audio, MIDI or wordclock signal routings in an mLAN network by connecting the node inputs and

Page 21 - ■ Cancel

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

Page 22

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

Page 23

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

Page 24 - Connector Information Window

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

Page 25 - Wordclock Settings

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

Page 26 - (Audio) window

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

Page 27

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

Page 28

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

Page 29 - Steps 2 and 3

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

Page 30

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

Page 31 - Disconnecting the Cable

373. Click the [Connect] button. The selected input and output connectors connect to each other. The Destination Connector List section displays each

Page 32

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)

Page 33 - ■ Template File (*ymt)

39Error MessagesFailed to set Sample Rate.When the node represents a computer:Shut down your DAW, make the necessary settings in Graphic Patchbay, the

Page 34 - Settings in List View

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

Page 35

40When using IEEE 1394 devices of the slower S200 type, the number of available audio transmission channels in the network is reduced. Before connecti

Page 36

41 Unable to communicate via mLAN• The mLAN Driver/mLAN Tools may not have been installed or set up correctly...

Page 37 - Disconnecting Connectors

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

Page 38 - Keyboard Shortcuts

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

Page 39 - Error Messages

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

Page 40

6After you successfully install mLAN Graphic Patchbay, follow the steps below to start the application.1. When the mLAN Driver is inactive ( ), right-

Page 41 - Troubleshooting

7The Menu bar contains various editing and setup function commands. Click the desired menu name to display the appropriate pull-down menu, then choose

Page 42

8View Menu GraphicDisplays the current mLAN connection settings graphically (page 2). ListDisplays the current mLAN connection settings in a list (p

Page 43 - © 2004 Yamaha Corporation

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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