Yamaha EXO8 User Manual

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The above warning is located on the top of the unit.

Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radia-

tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type 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 the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12 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/appara- tus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Ser-

vicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as 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.

(UL60065_03)

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories

and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply

with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for

Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with these require- ments provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the opera- tion of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regu- lations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in

all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “

OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using

one of the following measures: Relocate either this product or the device that is being

affected by the interference. Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit

breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the

antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distrib- ute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distrib- uted by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B)

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT

(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)

Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America

Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park,

Calif. 90620

Telephone : 714-522-9011

Type of Equipment : I/O Expander

Model Name : EXi8/EXo8

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected.

* This applies only to products distributed by

YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

(FCC DoC)

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM

Connecting the Plug and Cord

WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

GREEN-AND-YELLOW : EARTH BLUE : NEUTRAL BROWN : LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured GREEN-and-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or colored GREEN or GREEN-and-YELLOW.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

(3 wires)

이 기기는 가정용(B급) 전자파적합기기로서 주로 가정에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 하며, 모든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습 니다.

(class b korea)

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PRECAUTIONS

Power supply/Power cord

Do not open

Water warning

Fire warning

If you notice any abnormality

Power supply/Power cord

Location

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

WARNING

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it.

• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the device. The required voltage is printed on the name plate of the device.

• Use only the supplied power cord/plug. If you intend to use the device in an area other than in the one you purchased, the included power cord may not be compatible. Please check with your Yamaha dealer.

• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it.

• Be sure to connect to an appropriate outlet with a protective grounding connection. Improper grounding can result in electrical shock.

• This device contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the device or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

• Do not expose the device to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place on it any containers (such as vases, bottles or glasses) containing liquids which might spill into any openings. If any liquid such as water seeps into the device, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.

• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit. A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.

• When one of the following problems occurs, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the electric plug from the outlet. Then have the device inspected by Yamaha service personnel.

- The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged.

- It emits unusual smells or smoke.

- Some object has been dropped into the instrument.

- There is a sudden loss of sound during use of the device.

• If this device should be dropped or damaged, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

CAUTION

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the device or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• When removing the electric plug from the device or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.

• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the device is not to be used for extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.

• Do not place the device in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.

• Do not block the vents. This device has ventilation holes at the front and sides to prevent the internal temperature from becoming too high. In particular, do not place the device on its side or upside down. Inadequate ventilation can result in overheating, possibly causing damage to the device(s), or even fire.

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• Do not place the device in a location where it may come into contact with corrosive gases or salt air. Doing so may result in malfunction.

• Keep device away from the reach of children.

• Before moving the device, remove all connected cables.

• When setting up the device, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet. Even when the power switch is turned off, electricity is still flowing to the product at the minimum level. When you are not using the product for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.

• If the device is mounted in an EIA standard rack, carefully read the section “Precautions for rackmounting” on page 10. Inadequate ventilation can result in overheating, possibly causing damage to the device(s), malfunction, or even fire.

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• Before connecting the device to other devices, turn off the power for all

Connections

Maintenance

Handling caution

devices. Before turning the power on or off for all devices, set all volume levels to minimum.

• Remove the power plug from the AC outlet when cleaning the device.

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the device, or data that is lost or destroyed.

Always turn the power off when the device is not in use.

• Do not insert your fingers or hands in any gaps or openings on the device (vents).

• Avoid inserting or dropping foreign objects (paper, plastic, metal, etc.) into any gaps or openings on the device (vents). If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

• Do not rest your weight on the device or place heavy objects on it, and avoid use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.

NOTICE

To avoid the possibility of malfunction/damage to the product, damage to data, or damage to other property, follow the notices below.

 Handling and Maintenance

• Do not use the device in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the device, TV, or radio may generate noise.

• Do not expose the device to excessive dust or vibration, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day), in order to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration, unstable operation, or damage to the internal components.

• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the device, since this might discolor the panel.

• When cleaning the device, use a dry and soft cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impreg- nated wiping cloths.

• Condensation can occur in the device due to rapid, drastic changes in ambient temperature—when the device is moved from one location to another, or air conditioning is turned on or off, for example. Using the dev ice while condensation is present can cause damage. If there is reason to believe that condensation might have o turning on the power until the condensation has completely dried out.

• When turning on the AC power in your audio system, always turn on the power amplifier LAST, to avoid speaker damage. When turning the power off, the power amplifier should be turned off FIRST for the same reason.

ccurred, leave the device for several hours without

Information

 About this manual

• The illustrations as shown in this manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those on your device.

• The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

European Models

Inrush Current based on EN 55103-1:2009 1A (on initial switch-on) 1A (after a supply interruption of 5s) Conforms to Environments: E1, E2, E3 and E4

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EXi8/EXo8 Owner’s Manual

Contents

PRECAUTIONS .............................................. 4

Getting Started.............................................. 6

Features.......................................................... 6

Parameter settings of EXi8/EXo8.................... 6

Firmware Updates........................................... 6

Included items (please check)......................... 6

Controls and Connectors............................. 7

Front Panel...................................................... 7

Rear Panel ...................................................... 8

Setup.............................................................10

Precautions for rackmounting.........................10

Euroblock plug connection .............................10

Initializing the EXi8/EXo8 ...............................11

Troubleshooting...........................................12

Alert list ........................................................13

Appendix ..................................................... 90

Specifications................................................ 90

Input (EXi8) / Output (EXo8)

Characteristics ........................................... 91

Dimensions ................................................... 92

Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Input

Expander EXi8/Output Expander EXo8. This man-

ual will help you take full advantage of the superior

functionality offered by the EXi8/EXo8. After you

have read the manual, keep it in a safe place for ref-

erence when needed.

Features

Support for the newly-developed “YDIF” digital audio transmission format

“YDIF” is a digital audio transmission format that uses an Ethernet cable to send and receive up to 16 channels of audio and word clock. Up to eight YDIF devices (maximum of seven for the EXi8 and/or EXo8) can be connected to expand the number of input/output channels available for one system.

Enormous installation flexibility with compact 1U chassis

The EXi8 is an input expansion unit and the EXo8 is an output expansion unit. The expansion unit can be installed to locations where only either input or output is required.

Parameter settings of EXi8/EXo8

To make the EXi8/EXo8 parameter settings, use the system’s dedicated application software (MTX Editor: available for Windows OS only). The dedicated application software makes it easy to design a system and make (or adjust) its settings, resulting in the creation of an overall system design. The dedicated application software and manuals can be downloaded from the following web site.

http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/global/en/

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NOTE

In order to view the downloaded manuals, Adobe Reader must be installed in your computer. If you don’t have Adobe Reader,

please access the Adobe Corporation’s website at the following URL, and download Adobe Reader (free of charge).

http://www.adob e.com/

Firmware Updates

To update the firmware of the unit, you must use the system’s dedicated application software. For details on firmware updates, refer to the following web site.

http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/global/en/downloads/

Included items (please check)

• EXi8/EXo8 Owner’s Manual (this document)

• Power cable

• Euroblock plugs (3-pin, with tab, 5.08mm pitch) (8)

• Cable ties (8)

+ 14 hidden pages