Yamaha NHB32-C, ACU16-C User Manual

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AMP CONTROL UNIT

NETWORK HUB and BRIDGE

Owner’s Manual Mode d’emploi Bedienungsanleitung Manual de instrucciones

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Owner’s Manual Addendum

Please make the following changes and additions to the ACU16-C/NHB32-C owner’s manual. Some of these are due to the ACU16-C/NHB32-C system software upgrade, while others are corrections and supplementary explanations.

Changes due to the software upgrade

❏ Support for CobraNet “Low Latency” (system software v1.10)

In conjunction with the upgrade to system software V1.10, the latency setting that had been ﬁxed at 5.33 ms can now be selected from three choices (5.33 ms/2.67 ms/1.33 ms). This allows even lower-latency distribution of audio signals. In addition, you can now make connections at the desired latency to digital mixers such as the PM5D or digital mixing engines such as the DME64N/24N via the Yamaha “MY16-C” card.

Changing the latency can be done in conjunction with NetworkAmp Manager V1.1.0E. For the procedure, refer to the NetworkAmp Manager owner’s manual (PDF format).

The latency and audio bit depth settings will determine the limits on the number of channels that can be distributed in one bundle, and the number of bundles that can be distributed.

• NHB32-C

20-bit 24-bit

Latency

5.33ms 8 8 7 8

2.67ms 8 8 8 8

1.33ms 8 4 8 4

Channels per

bundle

Maximum number of bundles

(total of input and output)

Channels per

bundle

Maximum number of bundles

(total of input and output)

•ACU16-C

Latency

5.33ms 4

2.67ms 4

1.33ms 4

Maximum number of

bundles (input only)

If two or more different latencies exist in a CobraNet network, it may become impossible for the various devices to communicate correctly. You must make sure that all CobraNet devices in a single network have the same latency setting.

Additions and corrections

❏ Cable Length & Switching Hubs

The maximum length of a cable used in a 100Base-T Ethernet network is 100 m (a maximum of 2 km for a multimode optical ﬁber cable), but depending on the type of cable used and on the performance of the switching hub, there are cases in which this length cannot be guaranteed. Three or four switching hubs can be connected, but this also will depend on the performance of the switching hub.

❏ “System Requirements (NetworkAmp Manager)” (page 10)

The following items have been added to the operating requirements for NetworkAmp Manager.

•If your computer has HyperThreading Technology, you must disable it when connecting via USB.

•This software cannot be used on a computer that has multiple CPUs (e.g., Intel’s Xeon processor or AMD’s Opteron processor).

•This software cannot be used on a computer that has a dual core CPU (e.g., Intel’s Pentium-D processor or AMD’s Athlon64 x2 processor).

•This software cannot be used on a computer running Windows XP x64 Edition.

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❏ “Installing Acrobat Reader” (page 12)

Incorrect—To view the Network Amp Manager Owner’s Manual, you’ll need to install the Adobe Acrobat Reader

software, which is included on the CD-ROM. If you already have this software installed, skip this section.

Correct—To view the NetworkAmp Manager Owner’s Manual (PDF format), Adobe Reader software (free of charge)

must be installed. If you don’t have Adobe Reader, please download it from the Adobe Corporation’s website. http://www.adobe.com

❏ “PRIMARY & SECONDARY CobraNet ports” (page 22)

Incorrect—Primary and secondary can be used to build redundancy into systems. Under normal conditions, the

ACU16-C uses the PRIMARY port. However, if communication via that port fails, it will automatically switch to the SECONDARY port and operation will continue uninterrupted.

Correct—Primary and secondary can be used to build redundancy into systems. Under normal conditions, the ACU16-

C uses the PRIMARY port. However, if system problems such as port malfunction or broken cable occur in the PRIMARY port, it will automatically switch to the SECONDARY port. The audio signal will be momentarily interrupted, but the duration of the interruption will depend on the performance and settings of the hub, and on the structure of the system.

❏ “Introduction” (page 25)

Incorrect—Up to eight NHB32-Cs can be used on a single CobraNet network, providing bridging between 512

CobraNet audio channels and 512 AES/EBU format inputs and outputs.

Correct—Up to eight NHB32-Cs can be used on a single CobraNet network, providing bridging a maximum (total

inputs and outputs) of 256 channels of CobraNet audio and AES/EBU audio.

❏ “CobraNet Primary & Secondary” (page 35)

Incorrect—In the ﬁrst example, if a primary connection fails, the system automatically switches to secondary and

operation continues uninterrupted. However, if the switching hub fails, the entire system stops working. In the second example, individual switching hubs are used for primary and secondary, so even if switching hub A fails, operation continues on secondary via switching hub B.

Correct—In the ﬁrst example, if a primary connection fails, the system automatically switches to secondary. However if

the switching hub fails, the entire system stops working. In the second example, individual switching hubs are used for primary and secondary, so even if switching hub A fails, operation continues on secondary via switching hub B. Be aware that with either connection, the time required in order to switch between primary and secondary will depend on the performance and settings of the hub.

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❏ “CobraNet Primary & Secondary, Ex. 2” (page 35)

In consideration of a case in which the primary connection fails, connect switching hub A and switching hub B.

NHB32-C NHB32-C

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Notes on rack-mounting the unit

If you install the ACU16-C/NHB32-C along with another ACU16-C/NHB32-C or other device in a rack that is not well ventilated, the temperature inside the rack may rise due to the heat generated from the devices and the devices may be unable to perform properly. When you rack-mount the unit, be sure to keep a gap of 1U (4.5cm) above and below the unit for better ventilation. Also, install the ventilation panels in these gaps or remove the partition panels.

Anmerkungen zum Rackeinbau des Geräts

We nn Sie den ACU16-C/NHB32-C gemeinsam mit einem anderen ACU16-C/NHB32-C oder einem Gerät mit mangelhafter Lüftung in ein Rack einbauen, könnte die Te mperatur im Innern des Racks rapide ansteigen und Ausfälle der vorhandenen Geräte verursachen. Lassen Sie über und unter Geräten in einem Rack jeweils 1HE (4,5cm) frei, um eine ausreichende Luftzirkulation zu gewährleisten. In diesen Öffnungen müssen Lüftungsblenden angebracht werden. Außerdem sind eventuell vorhandene Trennplatten zu entfernen.

Remarques concernant l’installation de l’unité dans un rack

Si vous installez l’ACU16-C/NHB32-C dans le même rack qu’un deuxième ACU16-C/NHB32-C ou tout autre dispositif avec une ventilation autonome plutôt limitée, la température au sein du rack pourrait très vite monter à des valeurs qui empêchent les unités de fonctionner correctement. De ce fait, pour le montage en rack, il convient de laisser un espace d’1U (4,5cm) au-dessus et en dessous de tels dispositifs pour assurer une bonne circulation d’air frais. De plus, il faut couvrir les ouvertures ainsi laissées avec des panneaux de ventilation. Retirez toute cloison éventuellement présente entre deux unités.

If the temperature inside the rack is expected to be 40°C or higher (in this case, the room temperature is generally about 30°C or higher), install the fan kit on the top shelf of the rack, and install the ventilation panels between devices or remove the partition panels. The fan kit must generate a maximum wind of 1.6m of 5mmH2O or higher.

/min or higher and a maximum static pressure

We nn die Temperatur im Innern des Racks die 40°C-Marke zu übersteigen droht (was der Fall ist, wenn die Raumtemperatur mindestens 30°C beträgt), müssen Sie ganz oben im Rack eine Lüftereinheit und zwischen den Geräten Lüftungsblenden einbauen. Trennplatten zwischen diesen Partien müssen entfernt werden. Die Lüftereinheit muss einen Luftstrom von mindestens 1,6m 5mmH2O oder mehr erzeugen.

/min und einen statischen Druck von

Si la température au sein du rack risque de monter au-delà de 40°C (auquel cas la température ambiante s’élève à 30°C ou plus), installez un kit de ventilation en haut du rack et des panneaux de ventilation entre les unités. Retirez en outre les cloisons qui les séparent. Le kit de ventilation doit générer un ﬂux d’air supérieur à 1,6m 5mmH2O ou plus.

/min et une pression statique de

Notas acerca de la instalación en rack de la unidad

Si instala el ACU16-C/NHB32-C junto con otro ACU16-C/ NHB32-C u otro dispositivo en un armario rack que no esté correctamente ventilado, la temperatura en el interior del armario puede elevarse debido al calor generado por los propios dispositivos y afectar al correcto funcionamiento de los mismos. Cuando instale la unidad en rack, asegúrese de dejar una separación de 1U (4.5cm) por encima y por debajo de la unidad con el ﬁn de conseguir una correcta ventilación. Además, instale los paneles de ventilación en estas separaciones o elimine los paneles de partición.

fan kit/Lüftereinheit/

Kit de ventilation/Kit de ventilación

ACU16-C/NHB32-C

ventilation panel/Lüftungsblenden/

Panneau de ventilation/Panel de ventilación

ACU16-C/NHB32-C

ventilation panel/Lüftungsblenden/

Panneau de ventilation/Panel de ventilación

Si se calcula que la temperatura en el interior del rack sea de 40°C o más (en este caso, cuando la temperatura de la habitación es de 30°C o superior), instale el kit de ventilación en la parte superior del armario rack e instale los paneles de ventilación entre los dispositivos o elimine los paneles de división. El kit de ventilación debe generar un caudal mínimo

de 1.6m mm H

M.D.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation

/min o superior con una presión estática mínima de 5

O o superior.

Important Note for PC-N Series Power

Ampliﬁer Users

When you are using the ACU16-C connected to a PC9500N or PC4800N power ampliﬁer, the NetworkAmp Manager's meter may not display the correct value, depending on your power ampliﬁer. Please check your power ampliﬁer for the following items to ﬁnd out whether the problem has been ﬁxed on your ampliﬁer:

Locate the product serial number label on the packing container or on the rear panel of the power ampliﬁer.

•If the ﬁrst two alphabetical letters in the serial number are IL, IM, IN, IO, IP, IX, IY, IZ, or JH, the problem may not have been ﬁxed on the ampliﬁer. Otherwise, you can assume that the problem has been ﬁxed on your ampliﬁer.

• On units that have a serial number that begins with any of the letter combinations described above, if there is a green round sticker adjacent to the serial number label, the problem has been ﬁxed on the unit.

If the problem has not been ﬁxed on your power ampliﬁer, contact your Yamaha dealer.

Wichtiger Hinweis für den Einsatz von

Endstufen der PC-N-Serie

We nn Sie den ACU16-C an eine Endstufe des Typs PC9500N oder PC4800N anschließen, zeigen die Meter von NetworkAmp Manager eventuell nicht den richtigen Wert an. Wenn das bei Ihnen der Fall ist, können Sie folgendermaßen ermitteln, ob das Problem der Endstufe behoben werden muss:

Bringen Sie die Seriennummer Ihrer Endstufe in Erfahrung. Diese ﬁnden Sie auf dem Lieferkarton und dem rückseitigen Ty penschild.

•Wenn die ersten beiden Buchstaben der Seriennummer „IL”, „IM”, „IN”, „IO”, „IP”, „IX”, „IY”, „IZ” oder „JH” lauten, bedarf die Endstufe eventuell noch einer Aktualisierung. Andernfalls können Sie davon ausgehen, dass das Problem bereits behoben wurde.

•Auf Geräten, deren Seriennummer mit den oben erwähnten Buchstaben beginnt und bei denen das Problem bereits behoben wurde, beﬁndet sich neben dem Typenschild ein runder grüner Aufkleber.

Fehlt dieser Aufkleber auf Ihrer Endstufe, so wenden Sie sich bitte an Ihren Yamaha-Händler.

Remarque importante à l’attention

des utilisateurs d’un ampliﬁcateur de

puissance de la série PC-N

Quand l’ACU16-C est branché à un ampliﬁcateur de puissance PC9500N ou PC4800N, il se peut (selon l’ampli de puissance) que l’afﬁchage de niveau de NetworkAmp Manager n’indique pas la valeur correcte. Contrôlez alors le numéro de série de votre ampliﬁcateur comme suit pour vériﬁer si ce problème doit être corrigé ou non:

Vériﬁez le numéro de série de l’ampliﬁcateur sur l’emballage ou le panneau arrière de l’appareil.

•Si les deux premières lettres du numéro de série correspondent à “IL”, “IM”, “IN”, “IO”, “IP”, “IX”, “IY”, “IZ” ou “JH”, le problème n’a peut-être pas été corrigé sur l’ampliﬁcateur. Si les lettres initiales du numéro de série diffèrent des caractères ci-dessus, vous pouvez partir du principe que le problème a été corrigé sur votre ampliﬁcateur.

•Certains ampliﬁcateurs dont le numéro de série commence par une paire de lettres mentionnée ci-dessus pourraient comporter une vignette ronde et verte collée à côté de l’étiquette du numéro de série. La présence de cette vignette signiﬁe que le problème a été corrigé sur l’appareil en question.

Si le problème n’a pas été corrigé sur votre ampliﬁcateur de puissance, contactez votre revendeur Yamaha.

Nota importante para los usuarios de

los ampliﬁcadores de la serie PC-N

Si utiliza el ACU16-C conectado a un ampliﬁcador PC9500N o PC4800N, el indicador NetworkAmp del Manager puede que no visualice el valor correcto, dependiendo de su ampliﬁcador. Compruebe los siguientes elementos en su ampliﬁcador para saber si el problema se ha solucionado:

Localice la etiqueta del número de serie del producto en el embalaje o en el panel posterior del ampliﬁcador.

•Si las dos primeras letras del número de serie son “IL”, “IM”, “IN”, “IO”, “IP”, “IX”, “IY”, “IZ” o “JH”, es posible que el problema no se haya solucionado en el ampliﬁcador. De lo contrario, puede asumir que el problema se ha solucionado en el ampliﬁcador.

• En las unidades con números de serie que empiecen por cualquier serie de letras mencionada, si observa un punto verde al lado de la etiqueta del número de serie, el problema se ha solucionado en la unidad.

Si el problema persiste en el ampliﬁcador, contacte con su distribuidor Yamaha.

M.D.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2. IMPORTANT: When connecting 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, these requirements other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses cause interference installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, problem by using different branch (circuit is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable. If these corrective authorized to distribute this type of product. Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620

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

provides a reasonable level of assurance

harmful to the operation of other electronic

one of the following measures:

this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s

breaker or fuse)

that your use of this product

radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions

devices. Compliance with FCC regulations

Relocate either

circuits or install

If you can not locate the appropriate retailer,

AC line filter/s.

which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and

this product or

In the case

the device that

in a residential

is being affected

of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient

measures do not produce satisfactory results,

please contact

environment will not

does not guarantee that

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Yamaha Corporation

contained in this manual,

rence. Utilize power outlets

WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED

IMPORTANT

THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN A

CCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOW

GREEN-A

ND-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 coloured 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.

*This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA KEMBLE

MUSIC (U.K.) LTD.

ING CODE

meets FCC

supplied with this product MUST

digital devices. Compliance with

result in harmful interference

found in the users manual, may

interference

“ON”, please try to eliminate the

the antenna. If

please contact the local retailer

of America,

will not occur in all

the antenna lead-in

Electronic Service

with

that are on

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

1 Read these instructions. 2Keep 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

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

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar-

ized 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 fr om 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/ apparatus 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 person-

nel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as powersupply 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.

WARNING

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

Software Licensing Agreement

The following is a legal agreement between you, the end user, and Yamaha Corporation (“Yamaha”). The enclosed Yamaha software program is licensed by Yamaha to the original purchaser for use only on the terms set forth herein. Please read this licensing agreement with care. Opening this package indicates that you accept all terms outlined herein. If you do not agree to the terms, return this package unopened to Yamaha for a full refund.

GRANT OF LICENSE AND COPYRIGHT: Yamaha grants you, the original purchaser,

the right to use one copy of the enclosed software program and data (“SOFTWARE”) on a single-user computer system. You may not use it on more than one computer or computer terminal. The SOFTWARE is owned by Yamaha and is protected by Japanese copyright laws and all applicable international treaty provisions. You are entitled to claim ownership of the media in which the SOFTWARE is included. Therefore, you must treat the SOFTWARE like any other copyrighted materials.

RESTRICTIONS: The SOFTWARE program is copyrighted. You may not engage in

reverse engineering or reproduction of the SOFTWARE by other conceivable methods. You may not reproduce, modify, change, rent, lease, resell, or distribute the SOFTWARE in whole or in part, or create derivative works from the SOFTWARE. You may not transmit or network the SOFTWARE with other computers. You may transfer ownership of the SOFTWARE and the accompanying written materials on a permanent basis provided that you retain no copies and the recipient agrees to the terms of the licensing agreement.

TERMINATION: The licensing condition of the software program becomes effective on

the day that you receive the SOFTWARE. If any one of the copyright laws or clauses of the licensing conditions is violated, the licensing agreement shall be terminated automatically without notice from Yamaha. In this case, you must destroy the licensed SOFTWARE and its copies immediately.

PRODUCT WARRANTY: Yamaha warrants to the original purchaser that if the SOFT-

WARE, when used in normal conditions, will not perform the functions described in the manual provided by Yamaha, the sole remedy will be that Yamaha will replace any media which proves defective in materials or workmanship on an exchange basis without charge. Except as expressly set forth above, the SOFTWARE is provided “as is,” and no other warranties, either expressed or implied, are made with respect to this software, including, without limitation the implied warranties of merchantability and ﬁtness for a particular purpose.

LIMITED LIABILITY: Your sole remedies and Yamaha’s entire liability are as set forth

above. In no event will Yamaha be liable to you or any other person for any damages, including without limitation any incidental or consequential damages, expenses, lost proﬁts, lost savings or other damages arising out of the use or inability to use such SOFTWARE even if Yamaha or an authorized dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any other party.

GENERAL: This license agreement shall be interpreted according to and governed by Jap-

anese laws.

ACU16-C & NHB32-C Owner’s Manual

Precautions

Warnings

Installation

•Connect this unit’s power cord only to an AC outlet of the type stated in this Owner’s Man-

ual

or as marked on the unit. Failure to do so is a ﬁre and electrical shock hazard.

•Do not allow water to enter this unit or allow the unit to become wet. Fire or electrical shock may result.

•Do not place heavy objects, including this unit, on top of the power cord. A damaged power cord is a ﬁre and electrical shock hazard. In particular, be careful not to place heavy objects on a power cord covered by a carpet.

•Do not place a container with liquid or small metal objects on top of this unit. Liquid or metal objects inside this unit are a ﬁre and electrical shock hazard.

Operation

•Do not scratch, bend, twist, pull, or heat the power cord. A damaged power cord is a ﬁre and electrical shock hazard.

•Do not remove the unit’s cover. You could receive an electrical shock. If you think internal inspection, maintenance, or repair is necessary, contact your dealer.

•Do not modify the unit. Doing so is a ﬁre and electrical shock hazard.

•If lightning begins to occur, turn off the power switch of the unit as soon as possible, and unplug the power cable plug from the electrical outlet.

•If there is a possibility of lightning, do not touch the power cable plug if it is still connected. Doing so may be an electrical shock hazard.

•Use only the included power cord with this unit. Using other types may be a ﬁre and electrical shock hazard.

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In case an abnormality occurs during operation

•If the power cord is damaged (i.e., cut or a bare wire is exposed), ask your dealer for a replacement. Using the unit with a damaged power cord is a ﬁre and electrical shock hazard.

•If you notice any abnormality, such as smoke, odor, or noise, or if a foreign object or liquid gets inside the unit, turn it off immediately. Disconnect the power cord. Consult your dealer for repair. Using the unit in this condition is a ﬁre and electrical shock hazard.

• Should this unit be dropped or the cabinet be damaged, turn the power switch off, remove the power plug from the AC outlet, and contact your dealer. If you continue using the unit without heeding this instruction, ﬁre or electrical shock may result.

ACU16-C & NHB32-C Owner’s Manual

Cautions

Installation

•Keep this unit away from the following locations:

•Hold the power cord plug when disconnecting it from an AC outlet. Never pull the cord. A

•Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. Doing so is a potential electrical shock hazard.

•This unit has ventilation holes to prevent the internal temperature from rising too high. Do

•When installing the unit in a rack, you must use the rack-mounting screw holes at the rear

•When rack-mounting or stacking several units, always leave at least 1U (i.e., about 4.5 cm)

•To relocate the unit, turn the power switch off, remove the power plug from the AC outlet,

•This unit is equipped with a dedicated ground connection to prevent electrical shock.

—Locations exposed to oil splashes or steam, such as near cooking stoves, humidiﬁers, etc. —Unstable surfaces, such as a wobbly table or slope. —Locations exposed to excessive heat, such as inside a car with all the windows closed, or

places that receive direct sunlight.

—Locations subject to excessive humidity or dust accumulation.

damaged power cord is a potential ﬁre and electrical shock hazard.

not block them. Blocked ventilation holes are a ﬁre hazard. In particular, do not operate the unit while it’s on its side, is upside down, or while it’s covered with a cloth or dust sheet.

in addition to those on the front panel.

of free space above and below the unit for normal ventilation. If the airﬂow is restricted, the unit may overheat, which could cause a ﬁre.

and remove all connecting cables. Damaged cables may cause ﬁre or electrical shock.

Before connecting the power plug to an AC outlet, be sure to ground the unit. If the power cord has a three-pin plug, it will provide sufﬁcient grounding so long as the AC outlet is grounded correctly.

Operation

•If you know you will not use this unit for a long period of time, such as when going on vacation, remove the power plug from the AC outlet. Leaving it connected is a potential ﬁre hazard.

Maintenance

•To prevent electrical shock when cleaning the unit, remove the power plug from the AC outlet.

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Important Information

Operating Notes

•The performance of components with moving contacts, such switches, rotary controls, faders, and connectors, deteriorates over time. The rate of deterioration depends on the operating environment and is unavoidable. Consult your dealer about replacing defective components.

•Using a mobile telephone near this unit may induce noise. If noise occurs, use the telephone away from the unit.

•The digital circuits of this unit may induce a slight noise into nearby radios and TVs. If noise occurs, relocate the affected equipment.

•When connecting D-sub cables, be sure to tighten the screws on both sides of the connector securely. To disconnect the cable, loosen the screws completely, then remove the cable by holding the connector part. Do not remove the plug by pulling the cable while the screws are still attached. Otherwise, the connector may be damaged, leading to malfunction.

•When you change the wordclock settings on any device in your digital audio system, some devices may output noise, so turn down your power amps beforehand, otherwise your speakers may be damaged.

Special Notices

•The software and this owner’s manual are the exclusive copyrights of Yamaha Corporation.

•Use of the software and this manual is governed by the license agreement which the purchaser fully agrees to upon breaking the seal of the software packaging. (Please read carefully the Software Licensing Agreement at the beginning of this manual before installing the application.)

•Copying 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.

•Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software and documentation and cannot be held responsible for the results of the use of this manual and the software.

•This disc is a CD-ROM. Do not attempt to play the disc on an audio CD player. Doing so may result in irreparable damage to your audio CD player.

•Copying of the commercially available music sequence data and/or digital audio ﬁles is strictly prohibited except for your personal use.

•The screen displays as illustrated in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes, and may appear somewhat different from the screens which appear on your computer.

•Future upgrades of application and system software and any changes in speciﬁcations and functions will be announced separately.

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ACU16-C & NHB32-C Owner’s Manual

Trademarks

Yamaha Web Site

Package Contents

ACU16-C

•ACU16-C Amp Control Unit

• CD-ROM (NetworkAmp Manager, PDF manual

•Power cord and retaining clamp

• USB cable (for connection to PC running NetworkAmp Manager)

•3-way Euro-block connectors x16

•This manual

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Further information about this unit, related products, and other Yamaha professional audio equipment is available on the Yamaha Professional Audio Web site at: <http://www.yamaha.co.jp/product/proaudio/homeenglish/>.

MIDI drivers)

NHB32-C

• NHB32-C Network Hub and Bridge

• CD-ROM (NetworkAmp Manager, PDF manual

•Power cord and retaining clamp

• USB cable (for connection to PC running NetworkAmp Manager)

•This manual

About this Owner’s Manual

This Owner’s Manual consists of three main sections:

•NetworkAmp Manager Installation

•ACU16-C Amp Control Unit

• NHB32-C Network Hub and Bridge

All the information you need in order to install NetworkAmp Manager, and to operate the ACU16-C and NHB32-C is contained in this manual. Although the ACU16-C and NHB32-C can be used standalone, ﬁrst they need to be conﬁgured using NetworkAmp Manager. The PDF format sary of NetworkAmp Manager, ACU16-C, and NHB32-C related terms, is on the supplied CD-ROM.

A wealth of information about CobraNet, with sections especially for designers and installers, is available on the Peak Audio Web site at <http://www.peakaudio.com>. If you are designing a CobraNet network, we strongly recommend that you visit this Web site and study the information available in order to fully understand the CobraNet technology. Peak Audio also provide a list of Ethernet devices that have been tested with CobraNet, including switching hubs and media converters.

Network Amp Manager Owner’s Manual , which contains a glos-

MIDI drivers)

ACU16-C & NHB32-C Owner’s Manual

1 NetworkAmp Manager Installation . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

CD-ROM Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

ACU16-C/NHB32-C Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Installing Acrobat Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Installing the USB MIDI Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Installing the Yamaha CBX Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Installing NetworkAmp Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Starting NetworkAmp Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Installation Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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2 ACU16-C Amp Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

3 NHB32-C Network Hub & Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

4 System Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

ACU16-C Power Amp Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

ACU16-C/NHB32-C CobraNet Audio Distribution System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

MIDI Over CobraNet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

AD824 Control Over CobraNet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

CobraNet Primary & Secondary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

System Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Connector Wiring Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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NetworkAmp Manager Installation

1 NetworkAmp Manager Installation

Introduction

This chapter explains how to install NetworkAmp Manager and the necessary drivers. For information on how to use NetworkAmp Manager, refer to the Network Amp Manager

Owner’s Manual,

directly from NetworkAmp Manager’s Help menu.

CD-ROM Contents

Folder Software Description

Acroread\English

NetworkAmp Manager

Mididrv_

USBdrv_

USBdrv2k_

1. For details on using this software, refer to the PDF manual after installation.

2. This software is not supported by Yamaha.

which is included on the CD-ROM in PDF format and can be opened

Acrobat Reader

NetworkAmp Manager

Yamaha CBX Driver

Yamaha USB MIDI Driver (Windows 98, Me)

Yamaha USB MIDI Driver (Windows 2000, XP)

Adobe Acrobat Reader software for viewing the PDF format manuals.

NetworkAmp Manager program and PDF format manual.

Yamaha serial driver. Necessary if you are connecting to a serial port on your PC.

Yamaha USB driver. Necessary if you are connecting to a USB port on your PC.

System Requirements

The system requirements of your operating system may be different to those listed here.

NetworkAmp Manager

Computer

Memory

Hard Disk

Display

Yamaha USB MIDI Driver

Computer

Memory

Hard Disk

Yamaha CBX Driver

System requirements for software not listed here can be found on the CD-ROM.

PC with a 450 MHz or faster Intel Pentium or Celeron family processor

Windows 98, 98SE, Me, 2000, XP Home Edition, XP Professional

64 MB or more (128 MB or more recommended)

100 MB or more of free space

1024 x 768 pixels, 32,000 colors or higher

PC with a 166 MHz or faster Intel Pentium or Celeron family processor and USB port

Windows 98, 98SE, Me, 2000, XP Home Edition, XP Professional

32 MB or more

2 MB or more of free space

Windows 95, 98, 98SE, Me, NT4.0, 2000, XP Home Edition, XP Professional

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ACU16-C/NHB32-C Hookup

The following illustration shows the hookup methods that can be used to connect the ACU16-C/NHB32-C to your computer: USB or serial.

1. USB

LINK CONDUCT

LOCK

NHB32-C

ACU16-C

2. Serial

ERROR

USB port

USB cable

ACU16-C/NHB32-C Hookup

NETWORK HUB AND BRIDGE

USB port

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NHB32-C

Windows PC running NetworkAmp Manager

ACU16-C

TO COMPUTER port

Serial cable

(9-pin D-sub)

Serial port (RS-232C)

Note: Before you connect to serial ports, turn off the ACU16-C/NHB32-C and your computer.

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NetworkAmp Manager Installation

Installing Acrobat Reader

To view the Network Amp Manager Owner’s Manual, you’ll need to install the Adobe Acrobat Reader software, which is included on the CD-ROM. If you already have this software installed, skip this section.

Start your computer and Windows, and insert the included CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

On the CD-ROM, double-click the “Acroread_” folder.

This folder contains Acrobat software in several languages.

Double-click the folder of the language you want to install.

Double-click “ar******.exe.” (“******” indicates the version number and selected lan-

guage.)

Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

For instructions on using Acrobat Reader, choose Reader Help from Acrobat Reader’s Help menu.

Installing the USB MIDI Driver

If you are connecting the ACU16-C/NHB32-C to a USB port on your computer, you’ll need to install the Yamaha USB driver. If you already have this software installed, skip this section.

Computer

NetworkAmp

Manager

USB MIDI

driver

USB cable

ACU16-C/NHB32-C

The procedure for installing the Yamaha USB driver depends on the version of Windows that you are using.

•Windows 98 & 98SE, see page 13

•Windows Me, see page 15

•Windows 2000, see page 16

•Windows XP, see page 17

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Installing the USB MIDI Driver

Windows 98 & 98SE

Start your computer and Windows, and insert the included CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

Turn off the ACU16-C/NHB32-C and use a USB cable to connect the USB port on the ACU16-C/NHB32-C to a USB port on your computer.

3 Turn on the ACU16-C/NHB32-C.

The Add New Hardware Wizard appears. If it doesn’t appear, try disconnecting and reconnecting the USB cable. Alternatively, open the Add New Hardware control panel.

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4 Click Next.

The following window appears.

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5 Select “Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended),” and then

click Next.

The following window appears.

6 Select “Specify a location,” and specify “D:\USBdrv_” (replacing “D” with

the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive), and then click Next.

When the driver is located, “YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver” is displayed, as shown below.

7 Click Next.

Note: You may be prompted to insert your Windows CD-ROM. Do not insert it! Click OK, and in the “Copy ﬁles from” section of the subsequent dialog box, enter “D:\USBdrv_” (replacing “D” with the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive), and then click OK.

The driver is installed, and the following window appears when the installation is complete.

8 Click Finish, and then restart your computer.

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Windows Me

1 Start your computer and Windows, and insert the included CD-ROM into

your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

2 Turn off the ACU16-C/NHB32-C and use a USB cable to connect the USB port

on the ACU16-C/NHB32-C to a USB port on your computer.

3 Turn on the ACU16-C/NHB32-C.

The Add New Hardware Wizard appears. If it doesn’t appear, try disconnecting and reconnecting the USB cable. Alternatively, open the Add New Hardware control panel.

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4 Select “Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended),” and then click

Next.

Windows Me should be able to locate the driver automatically, in which case you can proceed to Step 5. If the driver cannot be located, select “Specify the location of the driver (Advanced),” click Next, specify your CD-ROM drive (e.g., D:\USBdrv_), and then continue as prompted.

The following window appears when the installation is complete.

5 Click Finish, and then restart your computer.

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Windows 2000

1 Start your computer and Windows, log on as the Administrator, and then

insert the included CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

2 Go to My Computer–>Control Panel–>System–>Hardware–>Driver Sign-

ing–>File Signature Veriﬁcation, select “Ignore—Install all ﬁles, regardless of ﬁle signature,” and then click OK.

3 Turn off the ACU16-C/NHB32-C and use a USB cable to connect the USB port

on the ACU16-C/NHB32-C to a USB port on your computer.

4 Turn on the ACU16-C/NHB32-C.

The Found New Hardware Wizard appears.

5 Click Next.

6 Select “Search for a suitable driver for my device (Recommended),” and then

click Next.

7 In the subsequent window, select “CD-ROM drives” only, and then click Next.

Note: You may be prompted to insert your Windows CD-ROM. Do not insert it! Click OK, and in the “Copy ﬁles from” section of the subsequent dialog box, enter “D:\USBdrv2k_” (replacing “D” with the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive), and then click OK.

The driver is installed, and the message “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard” appears.

8 Click Finish, and then restart your computer.

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Windows XP

1 Start your computer and Windows, and insert the included CD-ROM into

your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

2 Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.

If the Control Panel window appears as shown below, click “Switch to Classic View” on the left side of the window in order to see all the control panels.

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3 Go to System Hardware–>Driver signatures–>Driver signature options,

select “Ignore—Install software without asking for conﬁrmation,” and then click OK.

4 Click OK to close the System Properties window, and then click the Close but-

ton to close the Control Panel window.

5 Turn off the ACU16-C/NHB32-C and use a USB cable to connect the USB port

on the ACU16-C/NHB32-C to a USB port on your computer.

6 Turn on the ACU16-C/NHB32-C.

The Found New Hardware Wizard appears.

7 Select “Install software automatically (recommended) (I),” and then click

Next.

The driver is installed, and the message “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard” appears.

8 Click Finish, and then restart your computer.

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Installing the Yamaha CBX Driver

If you are connecting the ACU16-C/NHB32-C to a serial port on your computer, you’ll need to install the Yamaha CBX driver. If you already have this software installed, skip this section.

Computer

NetworkAmp

Manager

Yamaha CBX

driver

1 Double-click the “Mididrv_” folder on the CD-ROM.

2 Double-click “Setup.exe.”

3 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

Serial cable

When prompted to “Select the number of MIDI output ports,” choose “Use single MIDI output port.”

When the message “Do you want to conﬁgure Windows to use the YAMAHA CBX A Driver as the default MIDI output device?” appears, click No.

When the message “Set the HOST SELECT switch on a tone module to PC-2. Connect the TO HOST terminal on a tone module to the computer’s COM port.” appears, you can ignore it because the ACU16-C/NHB32-C does not have a HOST SELECT switch or port.

Installing NetworkAmp Manager

1 Locate the “NetworkAmp Manager” folder on the CD-ROM.

2 Copy the “NetworkAmp Manager” folder to your hard disk.

To uninstall NetworkAmp Manager, simply delete or drag the “NetworkAmp Manager” folder to the Recycle Bin.

ACU16-C/NHB32-C

Starting NetworkAmp Manager

To start NetworkAmp Manager, simply double-click the NetworkAmp Manager icon.

When you start NetworkAmp Manager, the Open Project dialog box appears. To create a new project, click Cancel and, on the subsequent dialog boxes, enter a name and select a location for the new project and its folder.

For information on how to use NetworkAmp Manager, refer to the PDF Network Amp Manager Owner’s Manual, which can be opened directly from NetworkAmp Manager’s Help menu.

Installation Troubleshooting

Cannot install the Yamaha USB MIDI Driver

•Is the USB cable connected correctly (page 11)?

•Try disconnecting the USB cable, and then reconnecting it.

•Is USB enabled? When the ACU16-C/NHB32-C is connected to your computer for the ﬁrst time, if the Add New Hardware Wizard doesn’t appear, it may be because your computer’s USB controller is disabled. To check this, open the System control panel, click the Device Manager tab, and check for any crosses (x) or exclamation marks (!) next to the “Universal Serial Bus controllers” and “USB Root Hub” items. If these items do have these marks next to them, your USB controller is disabled. For information on enabling your USB controller, refer to your computer’s documentation.

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•If for some reason installation of the Yamaha USB Driver fails, the ACU16-C/NHB32-C may be registered as an unknown device and you may not be able to reinstall the driver until the unknown device is deleted. In this case, open the System control panel, click the Device Manager tab, and select the “View devices by connection” option. If an item called “Other devices” appears in the list, click it. If there’s an item called “Unknown device,” select it and then click the Remove button. Disconnect the USB cable, then reconnect it, and now try installing the driver again.

How to remove & reinstall the Yamaha USB MIDI Driver

• Windows 98, Me: Presuming that the Yamaha USB MIDI Driver was installed successfully, and that the ACU16-C/NHB32-C has been recognized correctly, the driver can be removed from your computer as follows. Open the System control panel, click the Device Manager tab, select the “YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver,” and then click the Remove button. After deleting the following ﬁles, disconnect the USB cable, reconnect it, and then reinstall the driver again.

Windows\Inf\Other\ACU16-C.inf (or NHB32-C.inf) Windows\System\Xgusb.drv Windows\System\Ymidusb.sys

Improving performance

•If your computer seems unresponsive, make sure it satisﬁes the system requirements (page 10).

• Quit any other applications that you are not using.

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Cannot suspend or resume your computer

•Suspend will not work if there are any MIDI applications open.

• Windows 2000: Depending on the USB controller, etc., on some systems, suspend and resume may not work properly. If the ACU16-C/NHB32-C stops responding, try disconnecting and reconnecting the USB cable.

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20 ACU16-C Amp Control Unit

2 ACU16-C Amp Control Unit

Introduction

The Yamaha ACU16-C Amp Control Unit is a CobraNet interface offering 24-bit D/A conversion of up to 16 CobraNet audio channels, which are output via Euro-block connectors for connection to up to eight 2-channel power ampliﬁers. Up to 16 ACU16-Cs can be used on a single CobraNet network, providing D/A conversion of up to 256 CobraNet audio channels. Primary and secondary CobraNet ports are provided for integration in systems with built-in redundancy.

In addition, the ACU16-C works as an interface for Yamaha’s NetworkAmp Manager software, which runs on standard Windows PCs and offers control and monitoring of up to 512 Yamaha PCxxxxN series power ampliﬁers (32 amps per ACU16-C), up to eight NHB32-Cs, and up to 16 ACU16-Cs. A PC can be connected directly to the ACU16-C by using either USB or RS-232C. Multiple units can be managed from a single PC connected to any ACU16-C or NHB32-C on the CobraNet network.

As of this writing, the Yamaha PC9500N and PC4800N power ampliﬁers can be networked with the ACU16-C. Please check the Yamaha Professional Audio Web site at the following URL for news and information on networkable power ampliﬁers to be released in the future, and for information on other Yamaha professional audio products: <http://www.yamaha.co.jp/product/proaudio/homeenglish/>.

Features

•Sixteen 24-bit, 128-times oversampling D/A converters

• 110 dB typical dynamic range

•Select four CobraNet bundles (32 audio channels) in the range 0–16,383

•Individually patch up to 16 CobraNet audio channels to the analog outputs

•Primary and secondary CobraNet ports

• 16 Euro-block analog outputs

•Works as interface for the NetworkAmp Manager software

• RS-485 port for connection of up to 32 Yamaha PCxxxxN series power ampliﬁers

• USB and RS-232C serial ports for PC connection

•Connect up to 16 ACU16-Cs on a single CobraNet network

• PC/NetworkAmp Manager control via any ACU16-C or NHB32-C on the network

•CobraNet LINK, CONDUCT, and ERROR indicators

1. Set in NetworkAmp Manager.

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Front Panel

1 2 43

A USB port

This USB port is used to connect the ACU16-C to a USB port on a PC running NetworkAmp Manager. The rear panel TO COMPUTER port offers an alternative method of connection. The PC port to be used for communication with the ACU16-C is set in NetworkAmp Manager.

B UNIT ID switch

This switch is used to set the unit ID of the ACU16-C. Each ACU16-C on the network must be assigned an exclusive ID from 0 to 15. The following table shows how the switch markings correspond to unit IDs 0 through 15. The switch can be set by using either a small ﬂat-bladed screwdriver or a Phillips screwdriver.

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Unit ID 0123456789101112131415

Switch Setting

Note: The ACU16-C must be turned off before setting the unit ID. Make sure that each ACU16-C is assigned an exclusive ID. Assigning the same unit ID to two or more ACU16-Cs will produce unpredictable results. Note: Use a screwdriver that’s appropriate for the size of the slot in the switch. Using a screwdriver with too big a handle, or a screwdriver with too small a tip, may damage the switch.

0123456789ABCDEF

C NETWORK STATUS indicators

LINK: This indicator lights when the ACU16-C has a valid connection to a CobraNet network. If a link cannot be established, the CONDUCT and ERROR indicators light instead.

CONDUCT: This indicator lights when the ACU16-C is the CobraNet Conductor (i.e., wordclock master and arbitrator for the entire network).

ERROR: This indicator lights when a CobraNet link cannot be established, and ﬂashes when a CobraNet interface error occurs.

Note: If a system error occurs, the LINK, CONDUCT, and ERROR indicators ﬂash simultaneously. This type of error can be caused by an incorrect device setting or a faulty ACU16-C. See “System Errors” on page 37 for more information.

D POWER ON/OFF switch

This push switch is used to turn on the ACU16-C. To prevent loud clicks and thumps in your speakers, turn on your audio equipment in the following order (reverse this order when turning off)—sound sources, A/D converters, mixers, network equipment, NHB32-C/ACU16-C, D/A converters, power ampliﬁers.

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Rear Panel

1 2 3 4 5 6

A Grounding screw

For electrical safety reasons, it’s important that the ACU16-C is grounded properly. The supplied power cord has a three-pin plug, and if the ground terminal of the AC outlet is grounded, then the unit will be grounded sufﬁciently through the power cord. If the AC outlet does not provide a suitable ground, this screw must be connected to a good ground point. Grounding is also an effective way to eliminate hum, interference, and other noise.

B AC IN connector

This connector is used to connect the ACU16-C to an AC outlet via the supplied power cord. Connect the socket-end of the supplied power cord to the AC IN. Connect the plug-end to a suitable AC wall outlet, one that conforms to the power supply requirements stated on the ACU16-C’s rear panel. Use the supplied retaining clamp to secure the power

cord, preventing inadvertent disconnection.

Wa r ning: Tu rn off all equipment connected to the ACU16-C before making any connections.

C RS-485 port

This RJ-45 port is used to connect the ACU16-C to a network of up to 32 Yamaha PCxxxxN series power ampliﬁers for control and monitoring. Networkable Yamaha power ampliﬁers are connected together in a daisy-chain fashion using standard CAT3 or CAT5 Ethernet cables, maximum length end-to-end, 1 kilometer. UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) or STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cable can be used.

D PRIMARY & SECONDARY CobraNet ports

These RJ-45 ports are used to connect the ACU16-C to the primary and secondary CobraNet networks. Primary and secondary can be used to build redundancy into systems. Under normal conditions, the ACU16-C uses the PRIMARY port. However, if communication via that port fails, it will automatically switch to the SECONDARY port and operation will continue uninterrupted. Straight 100Base-TX CAT5 Ethernet cables should be used to connect the ACU16-C to a CobraNet network. Use STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cables to protect against electromagnetic interference. If necessary, two CobraNet devices can be connected together using a crossover 100Base-TX Ethernet cable. Straight and crossover cables are not interchangeable.

E TO COMPUTER port

This 9-pin male D-sub port is used to connect the ACU16-C to a COM port on a PC running NetworkAmp Manager. It’s an RS-232C serial interface, supporting cable runs of up to 15 meters. The front panel USB port offers an alternative method of connection. The PC port to be used for communication with the ACU16-C is set in NetworkAmp Manager.

F Euro-block connectors

These Euro-block connectors output 16 balanced analog audio signals for connection to power ampliﬁer inputs. CobraNet audio channels are assigned to these outputs in NetworkAmp Manager. There are eight 6-way Euro-block connectors, each with hot (+), cold (–), and ground terminals for two audio channels. The supplied Euro-block plugs should be wired as shown. Tighten the screws to secure the wires. Be careful to clamp the actual conductor, not its insulation.

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Speciﬁcations

Specifications 23

D/A converters

Dynamic range

Frequency response

Crosstalk

Signal delay

Total harmonic distortion (20 Hz–20 kHz)

Hum & noise

CobraNet

Analog out

Computer ports

Amp control RS-485

Unit ID

Power Requirements

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Net weight

Operating free-air temperature range

Storage temperature range

Supplied Accessories

1. Measured using a 6 dB/octave filter @ 12.7 kHz; equivalent to a 20 kHz filter with an infinite dB/octave attenuation.

+4 dB output

Full scale output

PRIMARY/SECONDARY connectors

Network status indicators

Channels

Connector

Source impedance

For use with nominal

Output level

TO COMPUTER

USB

U.S./Canada

Other

24-bit, 128-times oversampling

110 dB typical

20 Hz–20 kHz +0.5, –1.5 dB (nominal output level @ 1 kHz)

–80 dB (@ 1 kHz, between adjacent channels)

0.625 ms (CobraNet to analog output)

Less than 0.05%

Less than 0.01%

–92 dB

RJ-45 x2 (16 in), transformer isolated, IEEE 802.3

LINK, CONDUCT, ERROR LEDs

CH1–16 balanced outputs

Euro-block connectors 6-way x8 150 Ω 10k Ω lines

Nominal: +4 dB (1.23 V), Max. before clip: +18 dB (6.16 V)

9-pin male D-sub (RS-232C)

USB 1.1

RJ-45 x1

0–F (0–15)

110–120 V, 50/60 Hz, 40 W

220–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 40 W

480 x 44.65 x 385.5 mm (18 7/8" x 1 3/4" x 15 5/32"), 1U

4.8 kg (10.6 lbs)

0–40°C (32–104°F)

–20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F)

CD-ROM (NetworkAmp Manager, PDF manual, MIDI drivers) Power cord and retaining clamp USB cable 3-way Euro-block connectors x16 This manual

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Dimensions

430

378

D:385.5

W:480

395.8 Units: mm

7.5 349.3 10.2 H:44.65

0.65

17.5 322

Speciﬁcations and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corporation reserves the right to change or modify products or speciﬁcations at any time without prior notice. Since speciﬁcations, equipment, or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.

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Introduction 25

3 NHB32-C Network Hub & Bridge

Introduction

Features

The Yamaha NHB32-C Network Hub & Bridge is a CobraNet bridge offering ﬂexible patching of up to 64 CobraNet audio channels (32 in/32 out) to 64 AES/EBU format inputs and outputs (32 in/32 out). Up to 99 patch setups can be created, stored, and recalled in NetworkAmp Manager. Patches can be recalled directly from the NHB32-C’s front panel while NetworkAmp Manager is ofﬂine. Up to eight NHB32-Cs can be used on a single CobraNet network, providing bridging between 256 CobraNet audio channels and 256 AES/EBU format inputs and outputs when using unicast distribution. Primary and secondary CobraNet ports are provided for integration in systems with built-in redundancy.

In addition, the NHB32-C works as an interface for Yamaha’s NetworkAmp Manager software, which runs on standard Windows PCs and offers control and monitoring of up to 512 Yamaha PCxxxxN series power ampliﬁers, up to eight NHB32-Cs, and up to 16 ACU16-Cs. A PC can be connected directly to the NHB32-C by using either USB or RS-232C. Multiple units can be managed from a single PC connected to any ACU16-C or NHB32-C on the CobraNet network.

By utilizing CobraNet’s Serial Bridge feature, MIDI data (Program Change and Control Change), or AD824 data (head amp control) can be transmitted between any two NHB32-Cs up to 100 meters when using 100Base-TX cabling, and up to 2 kilometers when using ﬁber. Note that the Serial Bridge cannot carry MIDI, AD824, and Amp Control data simultaneously. Only one can be selected in NetworkAmp Manager. The wordclock source for the NHB32-C can be a pair of AES/EBU inputs, the BNC WORD CLOCK IN, or the CobraNet network.

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• 100 recallable patch memories

•2-digit, 7-segment LED patch number display

•Select eight CobraNet bundles (64 audio channels) in the range 0–16,383

•Individually patch up to 32 AES/EBU ins and outs to 64 CobraNet audio channels

•Select 20-bit (8 channels/bundle) or 24-bit (7 channels/bundle)

•Primary and secondary CobraNet ports

•Four 25-pin female D-sub connectors for AES/EBU I/O

• AD824, MIDI, or Amp Control over CobraNet’s Serial Bridge

•Selectable wordclock source—AES/EBU, BNC WORD CLOCK IN, or CobraNet network

•Wordclock LOCK indicator

•Works as interface for the NetworkAmp Manager software

• USB and RS-232C serial ports for PC connection

•Connect up to 8 NHB32-Cs on a single CobraNet network

• PC/NetworkAmp Manager control via any ACU16-C or NHB32-C on the network

•CobraNet LINK, CONDUCT, and ERROR indicators

1. Set in NetworkAmp Manager.

2. Can be set from the NHB32-C front panel or in NetworkAmp Manager.

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Front Panel

LINK CONDUCT

LOCK

1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 J K4

A USB port

This USB port is used to connect the NHB32-C to a USB port on a PC running NetworkAmp Manager. The rear panel TO COMPUTER port offers an alternative method of connection. The PC port to be used for communication with the NHB32-C is set in NetworkAmp Manager.

B UNIT ID switch

This switch is used to set the unit ID of the NHB32-C. Each NHB32-C on the network must be assigned an exclusive ID from 0 to 7. The following table shows how the switch markings correspond to unit IDs 0 through 7. The switch can be set by using either a small ﬂat-bladed

screwdriver or a Phillips screwdriver.

Unit ID 01234567

Switch Setting

Note: The NHB32-C must be turned off before setting the unit ID. Make sure that each NHB32-C is assigned an exclusive ID. Assigning the same unit ID to two or more NHB32-Cs will produce unpredictable results. Note: Use a screwdriver that’s appropriate for the size of the slot in the switch. Using a screwdriver with too big a handle, or a screwdriver with too small a tip, may damage the switch.

ERROR

NETWORK HUB AND BRIDGE

0/8 1/9 2/A 3/B 4/C 5/D 6/E 7/F

C LOCK indicator

This indicator lights up when the NHB32-C is locked to the selected wordclock source. It ﬂashes when the NHB32-C is unlocked.

D NETWORK STATUS indicators

These indicators show the status of the CobraNet network.

LINK: This indicator lights when the NHB32-C has a valid connection to the CobraNet network. If a link cannot be established, the CONDUCT and ERROR indicators light instead.

CONDUCT: This indicator lights when the NHB32-C is the CobraNet Conductor (i.e., wordclock master and arbitrator for the entire network).

ERROR: This indicator lights when a CobraNet link cannot be established, and ﬂashes when a CobraNet interface error occurs.

Note: If a system error occurs, the LINK, CONDUCT, and ERROR indicators ﬂash simultaneously. This type of error can be caused by an incorrect device setting or a faulty NHB32-C. See “System Errors” on page 37 for more information.

E Wordclock source indicators

These indicators show the currently selected wordclock source.

AES/EBU: Wo rdclock sourced from a pair of AES/EBU inputs.

NETWORK: Wo rdclock sourced from the CobraNet network.

WORD CLOCK IN: Wo rdclock sourced from the NHB32-C’s BNC WORD CLOCK IN

connector.

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F Wordclock source button

This button is used to set the wordclock source, which can be a pair of AES/EBU inputs, the CobraNet network, or the NHB32-C’s BNC WORD CLOCK IN connector. To set the wordclock source, use the button to select a source and while the corresponding wordclock indicator is ﬂashing, press the button again. The wordclock source will change and the

corresponding indicator will stop ﬂashing and light up continuously.

Note: When you change the wordclock settings of your system, some devices may output noise, so turn down your power amps beforehand, otherwise your speakers may be damaged.

G PATCH number display

This 2-digit, 7-segment LED displays the number of the currently selected patch.

H Patch edit indicator

This indicator lights up when the current patch has been edited since it was last recalled or stored. When the patch is recalled or stored, this indicator goes off. Patches can be edited only in NetworkAmp Manager.

I Patch selector buttons

These buttons are used to select patches 0 through 99. Use the Up button to increment the patch number. Use the Down button to decrement the patch number.

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J RECALL button

This button is used to recall the patch selected by the patch selector buttons. Patches are created and stored in NetworkAmp Manager.

To recall a patch on the NHB32-C, use the patch selector buttons to select a patch from 0 through 99. The PATCH number ﬂashes. When you’ve selected the patch that you want to recall, press the [RECALL] button. The patch is recalled and the PATCH number stops ﬂashing.

Patch #0 is a special read-only patch containing initial AES/EBU to CobraNet channel assignments. Each AES/EBU input and output is assigned to the correspondingly numbered CobraNet input and output. For example, AES/EBU input #1 is assigned to CobraNet output #1, AES/EBU input #2 is assigned to CobraNet output #2, and so on.

K POWER ON/OFF switch

This push switch is used to turn on the NHB32-C. To prevent loud clicks and thumps in your speakers, turn on your audio equipment in the following order (reverse this order when turning off)—sound sources, A/D converters, mixers, network equipment, NHB32-C/ACU16-C, D/A converters, power ampliﬁers.

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Rear Panel

1 2 3 5 6 7 9 J8

A Grounding screw

For electrical safety reasons, it’s important that the NHB32-C is grounded properly. The supplied power cord has a three-pin plug, and if the ground terminal of the AC outlet is grounded, then the unit will be grounded sufﬁciently through the power cord. If the AC outlet does not provide a suitable ground, this screw must be connected to a good ground point. Grounding is also an effective way to eliminate hum, interference, and other noise.

B AC IN connector

This connector is used to connect the NHB32-C to an AC outlet via the supplied power cord. Connect the socket-end of the supplied power cord to the AC IN. Connect the plug-end to a suitable AC wall outlet, one that conforms to the power supply requirements stated on the NHB32-C’s rear panel. Use the supplied retaining clamp to secure the power

cord, preventing inadvertent disconnection.

Wa r ning: Tu rn off all equipment connected to the NHB32-C before making any power connections.

C MIDI OUT/IN ports

These standard MIDI IN and OUT ports are used to connect MIDI devices for MIDI data transmission via CobraNet’s Serial Bridge. Program Change and Control Change messages can be transmitted over the Serial Bridge, however, it’s not suitable for time-sensitive performance data such as MIDI Note On/Off.

D PRIMARY & SECONDARY CobraNet ports

These RJ-45 ports are used to connect the NHB32-C to the primary and secondary CobraNet networks. Straight 100Base-TX CAT5 Ethernet cables should be used to connect the NHB32-C to a CobraNet network. Use STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cables to protect against electromagnetic interference. If necessary, two CobraNet devices can be connected together using a crossover 100Base-TX Ethernet cable. Straight and crossover cables are not interchangeable.

E WORD CLOCK 75Ω ON/OFF termination switch

This switch applies 75Ω termination to the WORD CLOCK IN. Normally this switch

should be set to ON when a wordclock source is connected to the WORD CLOCK IN. The OFF setting is for use with wordclock source devices with special speciﬁcations.

F WORD CLOCK OUT BNC

This BNC connector outputs a wordclock signal.

G WORD CLOCK IN BNC

This BNC connector is for connecting an external wordclock signal. The wordclock source is selected by using the wordclock source button on the front panel.

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H COM port

This 9-pin male D-sub port is used to connect a Yamaha AD824 A/D converter. Control signals from a supporting device, such as the Yamaha DME32 Digital Mixing Engine or Yamaha DM2000 Digital Production Console, can be transmitted via CobraNet’s Serial Bridge. The COM port is an RS-422 serial interface, supporting cable runs of up to 1 kilometer.

I TO COMPUTER port

This 9-pin male D-sub port is used to connect the NHB32-C to a COM port on a PC running NetworkAmp Manager. It’s an RS-232C serial interface, supporting cable runs of up to 15 meters. The front panel USB port offers an alternative method of connection. The PC port to be used for communication with the NHB32-C is set in NetworkAmp Manager.

J AES/EBU 1–4 I/O connectors

These four 25-pin female D-sub connectors are used to input and output up to 64 channels of AES/EBU format digital audio. Each connector handles eight ins and eight outs. AES/EBU inputs and outputs are assigned to CobraNet audio channels in NetworkAmp Manager.

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Cable Length & Switching Hubs

The maximum cable length for 100Ba-se-T Ethernet networks is 100 meters (2 kilometers with ﬁber optic cables). However, depending on the type of cable, switching hub, ACU16-C/NHB32-C’s workload, etc., reliable operation with this length of cable cannot be guaranteed. In addition, although about three or four switching hubs can be connected to a network, the actual number will depend on the efﬁciency of each switching hub.

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Speciﬁcations

Patch

CobraNet

Digital I/O

Wordclock

Computer ports

AD824 control port COM

MIDI IN, OUT

Unit ID

Power Requirements

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Net weight

Operating free-air temperature range

Storage temperature range

Supplied Accessories

Memories

Indicator

PRIMARY/SECONDARY connectors

Network status indicators

AES/EBU 1–4

Sampling rate

Signal delay

Selectable sources

Termination

Indicators

TO COMPUTER

USB

U.S./Canada

Other

100 (#0 is read-only)

7-segment LED x2

RJ-45 x2 (32 in/32 out), transformer isolated, IEEE 802.3

LINK, CONDUCT, ERROR LEDs

25-pin female D-sub x4

48 kHz

0.0417 ms (CobraNet to AES/EBU)

AES/EBU, CobraNet, BNC WORD CLOCK IN 75Ω ON/OFF switch

LOCK, AES/EBU 1-4 (1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8), NETWORK, WORD CLOCK IN LEDs

9-pin male D-sub (RS-232C)

USB 1.1

9-pin male D-sub (RS-422)

5-pin DIN (Program Change/Control Change only)

0–7

110–120 V, 50/60 Hz, 40 W

220–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 40 W

480 x 44.65 x 386 mm (18 7/8" x 1 3/4" x 15 3/16"), 1U

5 kg (11 lbs)

0–40°C (32–104°F)

–20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F)

CD-ROM (NetworkAmp Manager, PDF manual, MIDI drivers) Power cord and retaining clamp USB cable This manual

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Dimensions

430

Dimensions 31

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380

349.3 11

D:386

32217.5

W:480

396

7.9

H:44.65

Units: mm

0.65

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32 System Examples

4 System Examples

ACU16-C Power Amp Control System

This example shows how up to 32 Yamaha PCxxxxN series power ampliﬁers can be connected to a single ACU16-C for remote control and monitoring via NetworkAmp Manager.

USB port

Windows PC running

NetworkAmp Manager

All RS-485 connections use CAT3/CAT5 Ethernet cables

DATA PORT

Maximum of 32 amps

USB port

ACU16-C

RS-485 port

PCxxxxN series power amplifiers

AMP ID: 0 T: OFF

AMP ID: 1 T: OFF

AMP ID: 2 T: OFF

AMP ID: 3 T: ON

PCxxxxN Series Amp ID Setting

Up to 32 PCxxxxN series power ampliﬁers, each with an exclusive ID from 0 to 31, can be connected to a single ACU16-C. The ID is set using the power ampliﬁer’s rear panel AMP ID DIP switch, which consists of six individual switches, ﬁve for setting the ID, one for turning on and off termination (marked “T”). The ﬁve switches are individually numbered. IDs are set using a combination of switches to achieve the required ID. For example, to set ID #7, you’d set switches 4, 2, and 1 to the ON position (i.e., 4+2+1=7). To set ID #25, you’d set switches 16, 8, and 1 to the ON position (i.e., 16+8+1=25). To set ID #0, all switches should be set to OFF. On the last power ampliﬁer in the RS-485 daisy-chain, the “T” switch should be set to ON to enable termination.

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ACU16-C/NHB32-C CobraNet Audio Distribution System

This example shows how multiple AES/EBU channels can be distributed over long distances (up to 200 meters with 100Base-TX Ethernet cabling) to multiple power ampliﬁers. The NHB32-Cs handle AES/EBU to CobraNet conversion, while the ACU16-Cs handle CobraNet to analog conversion. Power ampliﬁer control and monitoring can be performed on either PC.

Windows PC running

NetworkAmp Manager

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USB port

LINK CONDUCT

ERROR

LOCK

Windows PC running

NetworkAmp Manager

USB port

RS-485 port

32 AES/EBU ins

NETWORK HUB AND BRIDGE

AES/EBU ports

32 AES/EBU ins

LINK CONDUCT

ERROR

LOCK

NHB32-C NHB32-C

CobraNet

Ethernet switching hub

CobraNet connections use CAT5 Ethernet STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cables (100 m max.)

CobraNet PRIMARY port

ACU16-C ACU16-C

RS-485 port

AES/EBU ports

NETWORK HUB AND BRIDGE

NHB32-C (8 max.)

ACU16-C (16 max.)

32 amps max.

16 analog

audio outputs

16 analog

audio outputs

32 amps max.

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MIDI Over CobraNet

This example shows how MIDI mode, which is set in NetworkAmp Manager, can transmit MIDI Program Change and Control Change messages from one NHB32-C to another over CobraNet’s Serial Bridge feature. In this example, MIDI data from a Yamaha DME32 Digital Mixing Engine is fed through to a Yamaha DM2000 Digital Production Console. While MIDI mode is active, neither Amp Control data nor AD824 data can be transmitted.

ex. Yamaha DME32

AES/EBU

LINKCONDUCT

ERROR

LOCK

Windows PC running

NetworkAmp Manager

AD824 Control Over CobraNet

This example shows how COM mode, which is set in NetworkAmp Manager, can send AD824 control information from one NHB32-C to another over CobraNet’s Serial Bridge feature. In this example, head amp control information is transmitted from a Yamaha DME32 Digital Mixing Engine, or Yamaha DM2000 Digital Production Console to a remote AD824 AD Converter. While COM mode is active, neither Amp Control data nor MIDI data can be transmitted.

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

NETWORK HUB AND BRIDGE

Ethernet switching hub

ex. Yamaha DM2000

AES/EBU

LINKCONDUCT

ERROR

LOCK

NETWORK HUB AND BRIDGE

NHB32-CNHB32-C

CobraNet

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

Windows PC running

NetworkAmp Manager

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ex. Yamaha DME32

or DM2000

AES/EBU

LINKCONDUCT

ERROR

LOCK

COM

NETWORK HUB AND BRIDGE

Ethernet switching hub

Yamaha AD824

AES/EBU

LINKCONDUCT

ERROR

LOCK

CobraNet

NHB32-CNHB32-C

NETWORK HUB AND BRIDGE

COM

CobraNet Primary & Secondary

These two examples show how the CobraNet PRIMARY and SECONDARY ports can be used to build redundancy into systems. In the ﬁrst example, if a primary connection fails, the system automatically switches to secondary and operation continues uninterrupted. However, if the switching hub fails, the entire system stops working. In the second example, individual switching hubs are used for primary and secondary, so even if switching hub A fails, operation continues on secondary via switching hub B.

Ex. 1

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Ex. 2

NHB32-C

LINKCONDUCT

LOCK

ERROR

NETWORK HUB AND BRIDGE

NHB32-C

LINKCONDUCT

LOCK

Ethernet switching hub

ACU16-C ACU16-C

Primary CobraNet

Secondary CobraNet

ERROR

NETWORK HUB AND BRIDGE

NHB32-C NHB32-C

LINKCONDUCT

ERROR

LOCK

Ethernet switching hub A

NETWORK HUB AND BRIDGE

LINKCONDUCT

LOCK

Ethernet switching hub B

ACU16-C ACU16-C

ERROR

NETWORK HUB AND BRIDGE

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36 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Unit Symptom Advice

Make sure that the power cord is connected to a suitable AC wall outlet. Also make sure that the other end of the power cord is connected to the unit’s AC IN correctly. Use the supplied retaining clamp to ensure that the power cord cannot be disconnected inadvertently. Make sure that the POWER switch is set to the ON position. If you still cannot turn on the unit, contact your Yamaha dealer.

Make sure the unit is powered up and that NetworkAmp Manager is running properly on your PC.

Have you installed the necessary Yamaha USB or CBX driver? See “NetworkAmp Manager Installation” on page 10.

In NetworkAmp Manager, choose General Setup from the Option menu and make sure that the correct MIDI driver is selected. If you are using a USB connection, this should be “YAMAHA USB.” If you are using an RS-232C serial connection, it should be “YAMAHA CBX Driver.”

If you have used NetworkAmp Manager with a USB connection, while the USB cable is still connected, even if you select the “Yamaha CBX Driver,” a serial connection will not work unless the USB cable is disconnected.

Check the USB or RS-232C serial cable connections as appropriate. If you are connecting to an NHB32-C, be sure to connect to the TO COMPUTER port, not the COM port.

If you are using correctly. In Windows, open the System control panel and click the Device manager tab. See your Windows documentation for further information.

If you are using an RS-232C serial connection, make sure that your PC’s serial port is working correctly. In Windows, open the System control panel and click the Device manager tab. See your Windows documentation for further information.

Make sure that all ACU16-Cs and NHB32-Cs are assigned exclusive unit IDs. It’s okay to use the same unit IDs for ACU16-Cs and NHB32-Cs.

Make sure that all devices on the network are powered up.

Make sure that the Ethernet cables are connected to the unit properly (i.e., check they’re not pushed in only half way).

Try swapping the Ethernet cable with a known good cable.

Try connecting the unit to another port on the hub.

Try disconnecting other devices from the network one-by-one to determine if another device or Ethernet cable is at fault. CAT3 Ethernet cable will almost certainly cause problems, as will incorrectly wired cables, damaged cables, cables deformed by tight cable ties, and tightly bent cables. When making cables yourself, be sure to maintain the natural twist of the conductors as close to the connector as possible. More than 25 mm of untwisted cable can affect performance.

Make sure that your CobraNet devices are set to transmit and receive the correct bundles. Also check your audio connections, audio sources, and audio I/O to bundle assignments.

This is normal. The CONDUCT indicator lights up only when the unit is working as CobraNet conductor. This selection is made automatically and you don’t normally need to do anything.

A CobraNet link cannot be established. Make sure that the switching hubs and other devices are properly connected and turned on.

A system error has occurred. There maybe an incorrect setting on another device or the unit maybe faulty. See “System Errors” on page 37 for more information.

An error has occurred with the unit’s built-in CobraNet interface. Check the cable connections and settings of all devices on the network. If you cannot resolve the problem and the ERROR indicator keeps ﬂashing, the unit maybe faulty, in which case you should contact your Yamaha dealer.

Continuously distorted sound is most likely due to overloaded audio inputs and levels being too high. Intermittent audio clicks and pops may be network related. Check your Ethernet cables and other CobraNet devices. Also check your wordclock settings.

a USB connection, make sure that your PC’s USB port is working

ACU16-C NHB32-C

Cannot power up?

Cannot establish a connection with NetworkAmp Manager?

Connected the unit to a CobraNet network and the CONDUCT and ERROR indicators light instead of the LINK indicator?

The LINK indicator is lit, but digital audio cannot be transmitted or received?

The CONDUCT indicator never lights up?

The ERROR and CONDUCT indicators light simultaneously?

The LINK, CONDUCT, and ERROR indicators ﬂash simultaneously?

The ERROR indicator ﬂashes?

Audio sounds distorted?

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Unit Symptom Advice

Make sure that all power amps are powered up.

Make sure that each power amp is assigned an exclusive amp ID.

Check the RS-485 cable connection between each power amp. If a cable is not connected properly, or a cable is faulty, power amps further down the line will not be detected.

Check your Euro-block connector wiring at the ACU16-C and power amps.

This means that the NHB32-C cannot lock to the currently selected wordclock source. Check and correct the source, or select another.

This indicates that a patch other than the one recalled or stored last is selected. Recall the patch, or select the patch that was last recalled or stored in order to stop it ﬂashing.

Have you installed Acrobat Reader? See the ACU16-C/NHB32-C Owner’s Manual for details.

ACU16-C

NHB32-C

NetworkAmp Manager

NetworkAmp Manager cannot control and monitor all power amps?

Speaker output sounds out of phase?

The LOCK indicator ﬂashes continuously?

The PATCH number ﬂashes continuously?

Cannot display the PDF format help document?

System Errors

When a system error occurs, the LINK, CONDUCT, and ERROR indicators ﬂash simultaneously in a repeating patttern. You can determine the type of error by counting the number of ﬂashes. There’s a two second pause between each series of ﬂashes, as shown in the following illustration.

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Number of flashes

12 N--- 12 N--- 12 N

2 second pause

Two or more units are set to the same ID. Make sure that all units are assigned an exclusive ID.

Some NHB32-Cs are in COM mode, some are in MIDI mode. On NetworkAmp Manager’s COM/MIDI dialog box, cancel COM/MIDI mode, and then set as required.

Three or more NHB32-Cs are in either COM or MIDI mode. On NetworkAmp Manager’s COM/MIDI dialog box, cancel COM/MIDI mode, and then set the required mode for two NHB32-Cs.

One or more ACU16-C/NHB32-C units have experienced an internal memory read error. Check the error messages in NetworkAmp Manager to determine which units are affected. The units maybe faulty, in which case you should contact your Yamaha dealer.

One or more ACU16-C/NHB32-C units have experienced an internal memory write error. Check the error messages in NetworkAmp Manager to determine which units are affected. The units maybe faulty, in which case you should contact your Yamaha dealer.

0.5 second (approx.) flash cycle

Number of Flashes Symptom & Advice

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38 Appendix

Appendix

Connector Wiring Details

ACU16-C/NHB32-C TO COMPUTER Port (RS-232C)

Pin Connection

Unused

RxD

TxD

DTR

GND

DSR

RTS

CTS

Unused

NHB32-C COM Port (RS-422)

Pin Connection

Unused

Rx–

Tx–

Tx+

GND

Rx+

RTS

CTS

Unused

NHB32-C AES/EBU Ports

Pin Connection Pin Connection

CH1/2 IN +

CH3/4 IN +

CH5/6 IN +

CH7/8 IN +

CH1/2 OUT +

CH3/4 OUT +

CH5/6 OUT +

CH7/8 OUT +

Unused

GND

Unused

GND

CH1/2 IN –

CH3/4 IN –

CH5/6 IN –

CH7/8 IN –

CH1/2 OUT –

CH3/4 OUT –

CH5/6 OUT –

CH7/8 OUT –

GND

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ACU16-C RS-485 Port (RJ-45)

Pin Connection

Unused

RxD/TxD+

RxD/TxD–

Unused

GND

Cable Wiring Details

Although only pins 4, 5, 7, and 8 are used, all pins should be terminated properly, so connect all eight pins even though only four are actually used.

Pins

1 —— 1

2 —— 2

3 —— 3

4 —— 4

5 —— 5

6 —— 6

7 —— 7

8 —— 8

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ACU16-C/NHB32-C CobraNet Ports (100Base-TX Ethernet, RJ-45)

Pin Connection

TxD+

TxD–

RxD+

Unused

RxD–

Unused

Straight/Crossed Cable Wiring Details

The pin wiring for crossed cables is shown in parenthesis. Although pins 4, 5, 7, and 8 are unused, they must be terminated properly, so connect all eight pins even though only four are actually used.

Pins

1 —— 1 (3)

2 —— 2 (6)

3 —— 3 (1)

4 —— 4

5 —— 5

6 —— 6 (2)

7 —— 7

8 —— 8

ACU16-C & NHB32-C Owner’s Manual

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Yamaha NHB32-C, ACU16-C User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Software Licensing Agreement

Precautions

Warnings

Cautions

Important Information

Operating Notes

Special Notices

Trademarks

Yamaha Web Site

Package Contents

About this Owner’s Manual

Contents

1 NetworkAmp Manager Installation

Introduction

CD-ROM Contents

System Requirements

Installing Acrobat Reader

Installing the USB MIDI Driver

Installing the Yamaha CBX Driver

Installing NetworkAmp Manager

Starting NetworkAmp Manager

Installation Troubleshooting

Introduction

Features

Front Panel

Rear Panel

Specifications 23

Dimensions

Introduction

Features

Front Panel

Rear Panel

Dimensions

4 System Examples

MIDI Over CobraNet

AD824 Control Over CobraNet

CobraNet Primary & Secondary

Troubleshooting

System Errors

Appendix

Connector Wiring Details