AVIOM 6416Y2 User Guide

P/N 9310 1017 0001F rev. 2.0 © 2009 Aviom, Inc.
A-Net Interface Card
User Guide
Certifications
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Conforms to: IEC 60065, EN 60065, UL 6500‑2001
Certified to: CAN/CSA E60065, KETI
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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.
© 2009 Aviom, Inc. All rights reserved.
Information subject to change without notice.
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READ THIS FIRST
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Important Safety Instructions
Read these instructions. 1. Keep these instructions2. Heed all warnings.3. Follow all instructions.4. Do not use this apparatus near water.5. Clean only with a dry cloth.6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the 7.
manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, 8.
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding‑type 9.
plug. A polarized plug has two blades 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‑10. larly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.11. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by 12.
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 13. long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required 14. 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 15. 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 (16. ) indicates that the input voltage must be a DC voltage.
The box within a box symbol ( 17. ) indicates that the external power supply is double insulated.
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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 électrique – ne pas ouvrir. Pour réduire le risque de feu ou de choc électrique, ne pas exposer cet équipement à la pluie ou la moisissure. Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique, ne pas retirer le couvercle. Pièces non remplaçables par l’utilisateur. Confier la réparation à une personne qualifiée. Attention – utiliser seulement un fusible de rechange de même type.
Cet appareil est conforme à la section 15 de la norme FCC. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux conditions suivantes : (1) cet équipement ne doit pas causer des interférences nocives, et (2) cet équipement doit accepter toute interférence captée incluant les interférences pouvant causer des opérations indésirables.
Cet appareil numérique de Classe B est conforme à 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 possible. • 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 inter ference 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 of the 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.
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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 purchase.
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 if the 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 FITNESS 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.
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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 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.
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Failure to observe the following warnings may lead to risk of serious injury from fire or electric shock.
Before installing the 6416Y2 card, you must refer to the owner’s manual of the host device or to the Yamaha website to verify that your host device supports this card, and to verify the number of cards that can be installed in combination with other Yamaha or third‑party cards.
Warning
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the card. Do not • apply excessive force to board connectors or other board components. (Mishandling the board may lead to shock, fire hazard, or equipment failure.)
You must turn off the power of your device before you • begin installing the 6416Y2 card.
Be sure to disconnect the • power cable from the main unit before installing this card (to eliminate shock hazard).
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Failure to observe the following precautions may lead to personal injury, or may result in damage to equipment or other property.
Caution
Do not touch the board’s metallic leads (pins) when • handling the card. (Pins are sharp and may cause hand cuts.)
The card is • electrostatic‑sensitive. Before handling the card, you should briefly touch the main unit’s metal casing with your bare hand so as to drain off any static charge from your body.
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Ta b l e o f Co n T e n T s
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
The EtherCon Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Cat‑5e Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installing the 6416Y2 Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installing Multiple 6416Y2 Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Firmware Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
AC Line Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
About A-Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Clocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Control Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
A‑Net Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Support For Pro16 Series Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Pro64 User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
A‑Net Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Slots versus Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Slots and Sample Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
A‑Net Base Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
A‑Net Slot Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Network Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Auto Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Control Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Setting Control Master Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Control Master Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Enumeration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Adding Pro64 Modules to a Network . . . . . . . . . 23
Control Master and Clock Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Other Clock Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Clock Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Network Sample Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Changing the Sample Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Auto/Manual Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Changing the Network Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Managed Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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Password Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6416Y2 Card Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Front Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Thumb Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
RS‑232/422 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Clock and Control DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Stereo Link DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
System Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
m‑control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Local Code Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Control Master/Slave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
A‑Net Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Front Panel LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Auto LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Control Master (CTL) LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Clock (CLK) LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Error (ERR) LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
A‑Net LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Circuit Board DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
DIP Switch Block Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
DIP Switch Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
DIP Switch Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
DIP Switch Block 1 (SW1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
DIP Switch Block 3 (SW3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
DIP Switch Block (SW4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Baud Rate Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
DIP Switch Block 8 (SW8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
VDC Slot Assignments ‑ Backplane VDC Port . . . . . 41
VDC Slot Assignments ‑ Front Panel VDC Port . . . . . 42
MY8 and MY16 Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 42
DIP Switch Block 9 (SW9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Network Mode (Auto/Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
A‑Net Transmit Settings (Manual Mode) . . . . . . . 43
A‑Net Receive Settings (Manual Mode) . . . . . . . . 44
A‑Net Transmit Base Slot Settings . . . . . . . . . . 44
A‑Net Receive Base Slot Settings . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Managed Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Configuring the 6416Y2 Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Choose a Control Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
6416Y2 as Control Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Pro64 I/O Modules as Control Master . . . . . . . . . 47
Set The Network Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
MY8 and MY16 Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Choose I/O Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Activate Channels/Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Sample Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
48 x 16 Digital Snake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
32 x 16 Digital Snake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
m-control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Yamaha Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Firmware Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
DB9 Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Remote Control Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Supported 6416m Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Physical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Channel Count and Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
m‑control Remote Control Settings on the 6416Y2 . . . . . 61
Signal Routing to the Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Clock Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Yamaha Console UI Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
LS9 Console Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
External HA Settings on the LS9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Assigning Remote Preamp Channels to the LS9 Faders . . . 68
M7CL Console Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
External HA Settings on the M7CL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Assigning Remote Preamp Channels to the M7CL . . . . . . 74
PM5D Console Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
External HA Settings on the PM5D . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Changing 6416m Preamp Settings from the PM5D . . . . . 77
Other Yamaha Consoles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Remote Control of Yamaha Mic Preamps . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Baud Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Setting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Connection Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
RS‑232/422 Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
DIP Switch Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
6416Y2 Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Warranty Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing the 6 416Y2 A-Net® Interface Card for use with Yamaha® digital products that support the mini‑YGDAI (MY) card format. This User Guide is designed to familiarize you with the features and functions of your new Pro64® product. All Pro64 products are powered by A‑Net®, Aviom’s proprietary data transmission protocol designed especially for the unique demands of live streaming audio.
In developing the Pro64 Series, we have made every effort to make the user interface as easy to use and understand as possible. We encourage you to read the manual completely, as some of the powerful features of your new product may not be immediately apparent.

Package Contents

Check the contents of the shipping box carefully before making connections and continuing with installation.
The contents of the 6416Y2 A‑Net Interface Card box includes:
One 6416Y2 A‑Net Interface Card • User documentation •
P No t e Retain the protective bag that encloses the 6416Y2 card. The card is
static‑sensitive. Use the bag whenever the card will be transported without being installed in a Yamaha device.

Features

The 6416Y2 A‑Net Interface Card is a 16‑channel Pro64 A‑Net I/O expansion card for Yamaha’s digital devices including digital mixing consoles and the Digital Mix Engine™ (DME) products. It provides a host of professional features designed to make audio networking with Pro64 Series products easy to set up and configure in a variety of professional audio situations.
6 416Y2 A‑Net Interface Card Features:
Compatible with Yamaha mini‑YGDAI (MY) expansion card • format
Sixteen input and output channels (• Note: 8 channels only on the PM1D console)
Inputs from the console can be individually activated into • the Pro64 network
A‑Net base slot range can be independently set for inputs • and output banks
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The 6416Y2 card can be both the Pro64 network Control •
B A
Master and the network Clock Master Flexible and robust clocking allows simple console‑to‑•
console digital connections Front‑panel Stereo Link DIP switches for channel pairing for •
use with Pro16® Personal Mixers Two Pro64 A‑Net network ports •
• EtherCon® RJ45 network connectors Support for Pro64 Virtual Data Cables™ (VDC) • Variable sample rates: 44.1/48kHz or 88.2/96kHz • RS‑232/422 Virtual Data Cable I/O (compatible with the •
Yamaha remote control protocol) Multiple cards can be installed per console or DME •
• m‑control™ allows remote control of 6416m Mic Input Module preamp settings directly from the Yamaha user interface

The EtherCon Connector

Pro64 Series products feature locking connectors for all network I/O. The Neutrik® EtherCon® connector is a dual RJ45‑type connector that can receive a standard Category 5e cable or a cable fitted with the special locking EtherCon connector.
When using a standard Cat‑5e cable, plug the cable into the center of the EtherCon 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 plug, the kind commonly used on microphone cables. 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.
The 6416Y2 has two A-Net ports, labeled A and B.
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Cat-5e Cables

All Cat‑5e connections between A‑Net devices should use Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable. The cable can be of the stranded or solid type; solid wire performs better over long distances, while stranded wire is more flexible and easier to manipulate and therefore easier to work with in a live performance situation.
Cables designated as Cat‑5e in Pro64 documentation can be interchanged with any Cat‑6 (or better) cable. Cables will be referred to simply as “Cat‑5e.”
Connectors on Cat‑5e cables used with Pro64 devices can be of the standard RJ45 variety or locking Neutrik EtherCon type.

DIP Switches

Illustrations of Pro64 DIP switch components in this document will indicate the switch handles in black.
In this diagram, all DIP switches are in the down position.

Cleaning

Before cleaning a Pro64 product, turn off the power switch and unplug the unit from the AC power source.
To clean the surface of the Pro64 product use a clean, soft lint‑free cloth that has been slightly moistened with water only. For tougher dirt, use a cloth slightly dampened with water or with a mild detergent. Always be sure to dry the surface of the unit before proceeding with use.
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.
Never use solvents or abrasive cleaners on the finished surfaces of your Aviom products.
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Compatibility

The Aviom 6416Y2 A‑Net Interface Card is compatible with the following Yamaha devices:
Device
AW2 816 1 1 AW4 416 1 1 AW2400 1 1 O1V96 1 1 O2R96 4 4 DM1000 2 2 √ DM2000 6 5 √ DME24N 2 2 √ DME64N 4 4 √ PM5D/PM5D‑RH 4 4 √ DSP5D 2 2 PM1D (8 channels) 8 8 M7CL‑32 3 3 √ M7 CL‑ 4 8 3 3 √ LS 9‑16 1 1 √ LS9‑32 2 2
The Pro64 6416Y2 A‑Net Interface Card can used with the Pro16 Y1 A‑Net Interface Card simultaneously as long as the Yamaha device has available MY expansion slots.
Mini-YGDAI (MY) Expansion Slots
Maximum 6416Y2 Cards
m-control
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Installing the 6416Y2 Card

Before installing the 6416Y2 card in a compatible Yamaha digital device, be sure to read the DIP switch configuration section of this User Guide (page 30).
The 6416Y2 card can be used in any MY (mini‑YGDAI) expansion slot in a Yamaha digital mixing console or compatible digital product (see the list on page 3). The specific number of available expansion slots varies with each model. Yamaha expansion slots are identified by number, starting with “Slot 1.” Within an MY expansion slot, its audio resources are referred to as “channels,” numbered from 1 to 16 in the Yamaha interface. (The PM1D is limited to 8‑channel operation.)
P No t e The 6416Y2 card is electrostatic‑sensitive. Before handling the card,
you should briefly touch the host unit’s metal casing with your bare hand to drain off any static charge from your body.
The components of the card are indicated in the diagram below.
Multi-pin connector
Align sides of 6416Y2 card with the guides in the MY expansion slot.
Front panel DIP switches, connectors, and LEDs
P No t e : Some Pro64 network and audio routing settings cannot be
changed once the card has been connected to the Yamaha device since they are changed via DIP switches found on the circuit board of the card itself.
Thumb screws
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To install the 6416Y2 card:
Start with the power to the Yamaha digital device • off. Remove the Yamaha device’s power cord from the wall •
receptacle. Remove the cover plate on the Yamaha • device’s expansion
slot to expose the expansion connections. Discharge any built‑up static charge by touching the metal •
casing of the host Yamaha unit. Remove the 6416Y2 card from its protective anti‑static •
sleeve. Ensure that the 6416Y2 card DIP switches are set properly •
for your application at this time. Slide the 6416Y2 card into place, aligning the sides of the •
card with the support guides in the MY expansion slot. Press the 6416Y2 card firmly in place to attach the multi‑•
pin connectors on the card to those on the expansion slot backplane on the Yamaha device.
Tighten the thumb screws on the 6416Y2 to secure it.• Power up the Yamaha digital device. • Connect the 6416Y2 to a Pro64 network. •
Once the Aviom expansion card has had its DIP switches configured and is installed in the Yamaha host device, all audio routing to/from the 6416Y2 A‑Net Interface Card is done from within the Yamaha device’s user interface. Consult the documentation that came with your Yamaha product for more specific signal routing information.
P No t e : Always power off the Yamaha host device before removing the
6416Y2 card.

Installing Multiple 6416Y2 Cards

A Yamaha host device can support as many Pro64 A‑Net cards as it has available MY (mini‑YGDAI) expansion slots and internal power resources. When multiple 6416Y2 A‑Net Interface Cards are installed in a Yamaha host device, each 6416Y2 card needs to be connected via its A‑Net ports to the Pro64 network. Simply use a short Cat‑5e jumper cable to interconnect the 6416Y2 cards.
A list of compatible Yamaha products and the number of available MY expansion slots on each appears on page 4.
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Firmware Notice

All Pro64 devices in a network should be updated to use the most recent rmware version to ensure trouble-free operation.
As new Pro64 modules are released, older Pro64 products need to be updated so that they recognize the features and functions of the newer modules—something that is especially important if one of the older devices will be used as the network’s Control Master. (If for some reason you cannot update the firmware on older Pro64 devices before using them, set the newest module to be the network Control Master.)
Pro64 Update Tool is a free Windows software application for updating the operating firmware in Pro64 Series products.
The Pro64 Update Tool requires a direct RS‑232 (serial) connection between the computer and the Control Master device on the Pro64 network. Normally this is accomplished by connecting a null modem DB9 cable between the RS ‑232 jack on the computer and the Pro64 device. Complete information on using RS‑232 (and USB‑to‑RS‑232 adapters) is available on the Aviom website. Updates take just a few minutes per module.
Pro64 Update Tool is designed to run on a PC under Microsoft® Windows® XP. It has also been tested and found to be compatible with Microsoft Windows Vista®. Mac users can run Pro64 Update Tool using Windows XP running under Apple’s Boot Camp program on Intel‑based Macs.
Get the Pro64 Update Tool and firmware update files from the Aviom website: http://www.aviom.com
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AC Power

The following applies to the host device that the 6416Y2 A‑Net Interface Card is installed in.
Always plug the unit into a properly grounded (earthed) outlet. Always use the AC line cord that was shipped with the unit. Grasp the power cable by the connector and never by the cord itself when connecting and disconnecting it from the power source.
Do not expose the Pro64 device to moisture, rain, or excessively damp environments.

AC Line Conditioning

Aviom products are digital devices and as such are sensitive to sudden spikes and drops in the AC line voltage. Changes in the line voltage from lightning, power outages, etc. can sometimes damage electronic equipment.
To minimize the chance of damage to your equipment from sudden changes in the AC line voltage, you may want to plug your equipment into a power source that has surge and spike protection. Power outlet strips are available with built‑in surge protection circuits that may help protect your equipment.
Other options for protection of your equipment include the use of an AC line conditioner or a battery backup system (sometimes referred to as an uninterruptible power supply, or UPS).

Ventilation

Always allow adequate ventilation for devices mounted in equipment racks. Avoid placing your Pro64 product directly above or below other rack‑ mounted devices that produce high levels of heat, such as power amplifiers.

Cleaning

Before cleaning a Pro64 product, turn off the power switch and unplug the unit from the AC power source.
To clean the surface of the Pro64 product use a clean, soft lint‑free cloth that has been slightly moistened with water only. For tougher dirt, use a cloth slightly dampened with water or with a mild detergent. Always be sure to dry
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the surface of the unit before proceeding with use.
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.
Never use solvents or abrasive cleaners on the finished surfaces of your Aviom products.
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About A-Net

Aviom’s A‑Net® is the only networking technology conceived, designed, and optimized for managing and distributing audio using ordinary Cat‑5e cables. As implemented in the Pro64® Series products, A‑Net can transmit up to 128 channels of uncompressed 24‑bit audio with the reliability and fidelity of analog, and the power and flexibility of a true digital network.
Pro64 A‑Net allows variable sample rates in three ranges, from 44.1kHz± to 192kHz±, with ultra‑low latency, jitter, and wander. Pro64 devices can be connected in any combination of serial (daisy‑chain) or parallel (star) topologies. Cable runs between Pro64 devices can be up to 400 feet (120 meters) on Cat‑5e1, and miles on single‑ or multi‑mode fiber optics (using Aviom fiber‑capable equipment such as the M H10f ).
Because A‑Net is designed specifically for audio, the technological limitations of Ethernet and Ethernet‑based products are removed, while audio performance and system flexibility are increased. A‑Net incorporates Aviom’s unique patented and patent‑pending algorithms for controlling clock jitter and wander, as well as system‑wide latency—regardless of an installation’s size, design, or clocking setup. A‑Net offers significant advantages in fidelity, performance, and flexibility over Ethernet‑based products.
A‑Net uses the “physical” layer of Ethernet, but it eliminates all the protocol elements that are designed for computers and IT‑style networking. In audio applications, these other layers reduce efficiency, impose system restrictions, and introduce latency and timing instability. By eliminating Ethernet data structures, A‑Net creates a superior network, with enhanced audio performance. With A‑Net and the Pro64 Series, Aviom continues to break new ground in the design and development of innovative digital audio networking technologies and solutions.
Pro64 Series Supported Sample Rates
Sample Rate Minimum Maximum
1x 44.1/48kHz 39.7kHz 52kHz 2x 88.2/96kHz 79.4k Hz 104 kHz 4x 176.4/192kHz 158 .8 kH z 208kHz

Clocking

The Pro64 network offers the most flexible clocking and synchronization options in the industry. Pro64 devices support three ranges of variable sample rates, from 44.1/48kHz± to 192kHz±. Because no sample rate converters are
1 Cat-5e, Cat-6, or better, Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable
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used, audio transmission is kept fast and clean, eliminating the audio artifacts and signal degradation inherent to sample rate conversion—even when syncing to an external clock source.
Any Pro64 I/O module can be designated the clock master for the network, generating and distributing its internal clock. Digital I/O modules are capable of syncing to and distributing an external word clock.

Control Data

The Pro64 Series has built‑in, dedicated bandwidth for 14 channels of non‑ audio control data through the use of Aviom’s innovative Virtual Data Cables™ (VDC). These data streams are always available to carry MIDI, RS ‑232/RS‑422, or GPIO (General Purpose I/O), and they never compete with the audio channels for network resources, regardless of the system configuration.
Because VDC inputs are simply incorporated into the A‑Net stream, these control signals can be transmitted over very long cable runs and even across an entire Pro64 network, significantly expanding the applications possible with MIDI, RS‑232/RS‑422, and GPIO. And as with audio signals, VDC control data can be input anywhere and output anywhere else in the network.
The exact complement of VDC I/O connectivity varies per product.

A-Net Ports

Pro64 I/O modules have dual A‑Net ports, labeled A and B. Both ports carry a bidirectional A‑Net stream at all times. (That is, both ports are always transmitting and receiving A‑Net data.) Pro64 networks can be configured in one of two operational modes, Auto Mode or Manual Mode, depending on the requirements of a particular application.
Each A-Net port car ries bidirectional data at all times.
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In Auto Mode, there are no connection rules; connect a Cat‑5e cable to either the A or B port and the network does the rest. Auto Mode provides a true audio network with 64 available “Slots” for transporting audio (at 44.1/48kHz). Every audio Slot is available everywhere in the network, with no upstream/ downstream restrictions.
In Manual Mode, the Pro64 network becomes a 64x64 system (at 48kHz), similar to a traditional stage‑to‑FOH snake. At every point in the Manual Mode network, two 64‑channel streams are available on the cable and in each module. The configuration of the cables and ports has an impact on the makeup of the network and the distribution of audio signals. The user can direct A‑Net data from a Pro64 input module to a specific port (A, B, or both). Likewise, Pro64 output modules can be configured to output audio signals received from a specific Pro64 network port (A or B).

Support For Pro16 Series Products

Pro64 Series products can be combined with Pro16® Series output products such as the Pro16 Monitor Mixing System by adding the Pro64 ASI A‑Net Systems Interface. This 1U module converts Pro64 data to Pro16 data, providing up to four 16‑channel streams of data (depending on the Pro64 sample rate) that can be used with A‑16II and A‑16R Personal Mixers, A‑Net Distributors, and AN‑16/o Output Modules.
The ASI is not compatible with the A‑Net output of Pro16 input modules such as the AN‑16/i and AN‑16/i‑M and console interface cards such as the Y1.
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Pro64 User Interface

This section outlines some basic concepts of operation for Pro64 products. Pro64 I/O devices have some common user interface elements that make setting up an audio network easy to understand. Although the 6416Y2 is set up using DIP switches, its interface elements are similar to other Pro64 hardware I/O modules that use buttons and LEDs for comparable features (seen in some of the examples). Any combination of Pro64 devices can be used when setting up a Pro64 network.

A-Net Slot

Pro64 I/O devices come in a variety of configurations. To allow a large number of hardware audio input devices to be available to the Pro64 audio network, Aviom has implemented the concept of the A‑Net Slot to simplify the configuration of potentially complex audio networks. Simply put, an A‑Net Slot is a place in the network where an audio input resource (analog or digital) is assigned.
A Pro64 network will always have a finite number of A‑Net Slots available that can be addressed by an unlimited number of hardware channels. The actual number of available Slots is determined by the current sample rate.

Slots versus Channels

You might be wondering why Aviom chose to refer to the audio I/O resources in the Pro64 Series products as ‘’Slots.” Why not just call them “channels”?
We did this to avoid confusion between references to physical hardware audio resources and virtual network audio resources. The word ‘’channel’’ is ambiguous and may cause confusion when configuring an audio network. “Channel” appears in many contexts, including audio mixing consoles, mic preamps, DSP processors, and DAW software.
We use the word ‘’channel’’ when referring to the physical audio inputs— analog or digital—on a piece of hardware (such as the 16 line‑level XLR input jacks on the 6416i Input Module or a Yamaha console resource such as a direct output or aux bus send). Each of these audio input sources can be made active and added to the network individually, and it is only when activated that they use any network resources (the A‑Net Slots). To allow this functionality, Pro64 products separate the hardware resources from the available network resources by giving each hardware input channel a switch or button that allows it to be added to the network as needed. (The 6416Y2 card uses DIP switches.)
It is these activated hardware resources that are being referred to as “Slots.”
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Pro64 audio networks can potentially have a greater number of audio channels and hardware I/O devices connected than the network can make use of at one time. This provides flexibility without requiring constant re‑ patching.
Keep in mind that a Pro64 A‑Net network can only manage a specific number of Slots at a time, and this number varies with the sample rate being used. The maximums are 64 Slots in Auto Mode at the 48kHz sampling rate and 64x64 Slots in Manual Mode at 48kHz.
In summary, think of “channels” as hardware resources that can be added to the network as needed and “Slots” as locations within the Pro64 digital audio network pipeline that A‑Net uses to move data throughout the network.

Slots and Sample Rate

The current system‑wide sample rate will determine the number of A‑Net Slots that are available. Auto Mode and Manual Mode have the same number of Slots at each sample rate; only the direction of the data is different.
Sample Rate A-Net Slots Yamaha Compatibility
4 4.1kH z 64 Yes 48kHz 64 Yes
88.2kHz 32 Ye s 96kHz 32 Ye s
176.4kHz 16 No 192kHz 16 No
Even though the network sample rate may change the available number of A‑Net Slots, the I/O capacity of a hardware device does not change. That is, a 16‑channel input module in a 96kHz network can still have all of its channels activated; all of its physical inputs can operate at 96kHz.
The current sample rate will also affect the display of available A‑Net Slot ranges. Slot ranges will always have the same maximum number as seen in the sample rate chart. At 96kHz, for example, only Slots 1 through 32 are available; the Slot range from 33 to 64 is inactive and unavailable at 96kHz.
Slot ranges outside the maximum for the current sample rate can be selected, but attempting to activate a channel in an unavailable range will result in an error message on hardware I/O modules (the selected channel button, A‑Net Slot range, and sample rate LEDs will all flash). Note that console interfaces such as the 6416Y2 card have no A‑Net Slot displays and cannot display these error messages.
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A-Net Base Slot

Since the capacity of the Pro64 network could be as high as 64 A‑Net Slots, Pro64 hardware I/O devices need a way of routing a selected hardware channel to a desired network Slot. The 6416Y2 uses DIP switch block SW9 to select a base Slot range, in groups of 16 channels. There is no Slot display. See page 39 for more info on A‑Net Slot setup.
For Pro64 hardware I/O devices, the upper left corner of the front panel contains a dedicated A‑Net Slot display. Its associated inc/dec buttons are used to select a range of Slots that the hardware device will address.
The A-Net Slot display and its inc/dec buttons are used to set the base Slot for a Pro64 I/O module. An input module is shown here.
The following table shows the channel‑to‑Slot correlation for 16‑channel Pro64 Series modules in a network running at the 48kHz sample rate. The numbers in the Base Slot column will appear in the A‑Net Slot display of all I/O modules (the 6416Y2 has no Slot display).
16-Channel Pro64 Mo dule Hardware Channels
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Base Slot
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
1
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
17
33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
33
49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64
49
The use of Slot assignments allows for easy reconfiguration of audio networks and sharing of hardware I/O resources and data without physical re‑patching.
A-Net Slot
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A-Net Slot Example

The following example shows the power of the Pro64 network and the A‑Net Slots concept.
The range of A‑Net Slots used in the example has been limited to the group from 1 to 16 for simplicity.
This graphic represents a Pro64 product set to use Slot range 1.
Slot Channel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
1
One 16‑channel input module is placed in each of four rooms of a production facility, designated as Studios A, B, C, and D. One 16‑channel output module is installed in the facility’s Studio E. All modules are set to Slot range 1 (shown in grey).
Studio A Input s
Slot Channel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
1
Studio B Input s
Slot Channel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
1
Studio C Input s
Slot Channel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
1
Studio D Input s
Slot Channel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
1
Studio E Outpu ts
Slot Channel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
1
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By activating a few channels on each of the four input modules, a total of sixteen inputs (Slots) are used, indicated by reverse text. All of these inputs are available throughout the Pro64 network at every output module— analog, digital, Yamaha card, etc. The operator in Studio E can use the sixteen sources from Studios A, B, C, and D simultaneously.
The order in which the Pro64 devices are connected is irrelevant.
Studio A Input s
Slot Channel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
1
Studio B Input s
Slot Channel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
1
Studio C Input s
Slot Channel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
1
Studio D Input s
Slot Channel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
1
Studio E Outpu ts
Slot Channel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
1
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Network Modes

A Pro64 audio network can be set to operate in one of two modes, Auto or Manual. The network mode can be selected on the front panel of the I/O device designated as the system’s Control Master or from the DIP switches in block SW9 if the 6416Y2 card is set to be the Control Master. See page 39 for more info on A‑Net Slot setup.
Both modes are fully bidirectional at all times, regardless of the system layout or design.

Auto Mode

Pro64’s Auto Mode takes most of the work out of managing resources in an audio network. This is the “everything everywhere” mode. Input channels made active in the network can be seen and used by all devices in the network, regardless of how the modules are connected and regardless of the physical location of any module. Output modules do not need to follow input modules as in a traditional analog system. In Auto Mode, both A‑Net ports (A and B) function identically.
Once configured for Auto Mode, the system ensures that only one hardware input channel is activated into a given A‑Net Slot. There is no limit to the number of output channels that can use a given A‑Net Slot—unlimited digital splits. The actual number of available Slots is determined by the current sample rate. The maximum number of available Slots (active input channels) is 64 at the 44.1/48kHz sample rate.
Sample Rate
4 4.1/4 8k Hz 64
88.2/96kHz 32
176.4/192kHz 16
P No t e : Sample rates above 96kHz are not compatible with Yamaha
devices.
Available A-Net Slots in Auto Mode

Manual Mode

When more than 64 channels are needed in a network or digital snake, Manual Mode can be used to provide configurations of up to 64x64 channels. Two unique 64‑channel streams are available at each module. In Manual Mode, the A and B A‑Net port connections can be used to direct and route A‑Net data.
Pro64 input modules can send their audio inputs to either or both A‑Net ports, while output modules can listen to data from either port. For a traditional stage‑to‑FOH snake system, this allows the user to configure a
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system with up to 64 sends from the stage and another unique stream of up to 64 returns to the stage.
Manual Mode operation removes the restrictions of unique channel‑to‑Slot‑ range relationships found in Auto Mode. Slots can be overwritten, allowing the user to replace channels from one part of the network with new data. This means that, while no more than 128 total Slots can be active in the network at a particular location, there is no practical limit to the total number of audio channels in the system.
The number of available Slots in Manual Mode is dependent upon the current sample rate.
Sample Rate
Available A-Net Slots in Manual Mode
44.1/48kHz 64x64
88.2/96kHz 32x32 176 .4 /19 2k Hz * 16x16 *
* The Pro64 network’s 176.4 and 192kHz sample rates are not compatible with Yamaha devices.
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Control Master

RS–232/422
STEREO LINK
6416
Y
2
B A
ON
CTLCLKAUTO ERR
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
In every Pro64 network, one device will always be designated as the Control Master, the device that manages all A‑Net resources for the network. The Control Master can be any I/O module in the network, and can be assigned or changed by the user as needed. Only one device can be assigned as Control Master in a Pro64 network at a time; an A‑Net Pro64 network cannot function without a Control Master.
The functions of the Control Master include:
System resource and information management • Setting • network mode (Auto or Manual) Management of • active channels (Slots) in Auto Mode System‑level command and control functions • Keeping track of all Pro64 devices in the network (by type •
and quantity) Control of the current system‑wide • sample rate
• Clock Master (analog modules only) System lock via • password on/off Management of • Virtual Data Cable (VDC) resources Management of • stereo link status Requests to enter Managed Mode •
The Control Master status is identified with a red LED on the front panel of the device currently assigned as the Control Master. Depending on the type of device (rack‑mounted I/O module or console interface card), the method used for designating Control Master status may be different.
The Control Master LED is labeled CTL on the 6416Y2 card.
The Control Master LED (abbreviated as “CTL”) on the 6416Y2 card
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