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.
(529-M01 FCC declaration 02)
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT
(Supplierʼs declaration of conformity procedure)
Responsible Party: Yamaha Corporation of America
Address: 6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA. 90620, U.S.A.
Telephone: 714-522-9011
Type of Equipment: Audio Interface Card
Model Name: PY64-MD
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.
(529-M02 FCC sdoc YCA 02)
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
(530-M02 ICES class B 01)
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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
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 requirements
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 operation of
other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations 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 distribute this type of product. If you cannot locate the appropriate
retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, 6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena
Park, CA 90620, U.S.A.
The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of
America or its subsidiaries.
• When inserting or removing this card, refer to the owner’s manual supplied with the
host device for instructions and safety information.
• To find out whether the host device supports this card, refer to the owner’s manual
for the device or visit the following Yamaha Pro Audio website.
https://www.yamahaproaudio.com/
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PRECAUTIONS
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:
• Before installing the card in a device, check to make sure that the device is compatible with the card. Also, do
not install the card in any Yamaha products not specified by Yamaha for use with the card to prevent electrical
shock, fire, or damage to the product(s).
• Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the card. Do not apply excessive force to card connectors or other card
components. Doing so may cause electrical shock, fire, or damage to the product(s).
• Be sure to turn off the host device and disconnect the power cable of the host device before installing the card
and connecting/disconnecting the cables to prevent electrical shock, undesired noise, or damage to the
product(s).
• Be sure to turn off the host device and all peripheral devices connected to the host device before installation,
and unplug all related cables to prevent electrical shock, undesired noise, or damage to the product(s).
• Do not place any burning items or open flames near the product. Doing so may cause a fire.
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:
• Be sure to properly ground the host device to prevent electrical shock, fire, or damage to the product(s).
• Do not touch the metallic leads (pins) of the circuit board when handling the card. Doing so may cause hand
cuts.
• Be sure to wear a pair of heavy gloves during installation to prevent scratching or cutting your hands on sharp
edges.
• Do not place the product in a location where it may come into contact with corrosive gases or salt air. Doing so
may cause damage to the product(s).
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the product, or
data that is lost or destroyed.
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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 product in the vicinity of a TV, radio, or other electric products. Otherwise, the product, TV, or
radio may generate noise.
• Do not expose the product to excessive dust or vibration, or extreme cold or heat, in order to prevent the
possibility of panel disfiguration, unstable operation, or damage to the internal components.
• Do not install in locations where temperature changes are severe. Otherwise, condensation may form on the
inside or the surface of the product, causing it to break.
• If there is reason to believe that condensation might have occurred, leave the product for several hours without
turning on the power until the condensation has completely dried out, in order to prevent possible damage.
• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the product, since this might cause alteration or discoloration of
the panel.
• Clean the product with a dry and soft cloth. Do not wipe product surfaces with sodium hypochlorite, alcohol,
benzene, paint thinners, cleaning fluids, or a chemical-impregnated wiping cloth, which could cause
discoloration or change surface characteristics.
• Drain all static electricity from your clothing and body before handling this product. Static electricity can damage
this product. Touch an exposed metal part of the host device or other grounded object beforehand.
• Do not touch exposed connectors and metal parts to minimize the possibility of inferior connections.
• Do not drop this product or subject it to physical shock as this can result in breakage and/or malfunction.
• Do not drop screws or other small parts inside the card. If power is applied while screws or similar metal objects
are loose inside the unit the card may malfunction or be damaged. If you cannot retrieve dropped objects
yourself, refer the problem to qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Do not remove the screws attached to this product. Otherwise, damage or component failure might occur.
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Information
Protection of copyright
• Do not use this product for any purpose that may infringe upon the rights of any third party including copyrights,
as established by law in each country or region.
• Yamaha bears no responsibility for any infringement upon third party rights that may occur as a result of using
this product.
About this manual
• The illustrations as shown in this manual are for instructional purposes only.
• The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
• Software may be revised and updated without prior notice.
About disposal
• This product contains recyclable components.
When disposing of this product, please contact the appropriate local authorities.
Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment:
This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents means that
used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household
waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take them to
applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation.
By disposing of these products correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and
prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could
otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old products, please contact your
local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased
the items.
For business users in the European Union:
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or
supplier for further information.
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union:
This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please
contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha PY64-MD.
To take full advantage of the product’s functionality, please read this manual before you
begin using the product. Afterwards, please keep the manual in a safe place.
Intended User
This product is designed for individuals with skills in operating the host device in which this
product is intended to be installed.
Intended Usage
You can install this product in a host device to expand its I/O ports.
Firmware Updates
You can update the firmware of this product to improve its operation, add functions, and
correct possible malfunctions.
Information on updating the firmware can be found on the following website.
https://www.yamahaproaudio.com/
For information on updating the firmware and setting up the host unit, please refer to the
firmware update guide available on the website.
Accessories
Owner’s Manual (this document)
Yamaha Eco-Label
Yamaha Eco-Label is a mark that certifies products of high environmental
performance. This product has been downsized by 36% relative to our
conventional model, Mini-YGDAI card.
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Part Names & Functions
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3
4
3
4
1 [MADI 1 OUT]/[MADI 1 IN]/
[MADI 2 OUT]/[MADI 2 IN]
These BNC sockets are used to transmit and receive (up to 64-in/64-out) MADI signals.
Both input and output sockets feature built-in sampling rate converters.
2 [WCLK IN FOR SRC]
This BNC socket receives external word clock signal for sampling rate converters.
3 Screw holes
Affix this product to the host device using these screw holes. Use the screws that came
with the host device to affix the product. If the product is not properly affixed, component
failure or malfunction may occur.
4 Handles
To remove the PY card from the host device, pull the card toward you while holding these
handles.
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Specifications/Spécifications
General Specifications
Sampling Frequency Range
TerminalConditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
MADI 1/2 IN
MADI 1/2 OUT
WCLK IN FOR SRC
Temperature Range
Operating Temperature Range0–40°C
Storage Temperature Range−20–60°C
Digital Input/Output Characteristics
TerminalFormatData LengthConnectorChannels
MADI 1/2 IN
MADI 1/2 OUT
WCLK IN FOR SRC
*1 Use a coaxial cable with an impedance of 75 Ω.
*2 AES10-2008 compliant
*3 TTL Level, 75 Ω terminated
*1
*1
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz,
88.2 kHz, 96 kHz,
176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
ConditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
*2
MADI
*3
––BNC–
24-bitBNCmax. 64 ch
−12.5–+12.5%
Dimensions (W × H × D) and Net Weight:
100 mm × 40 mm × 141 mm, 0.2 kg
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Dimensions
141
126
(15)
100
40
Unit: mm
Approximate Munsell value of exterior color: N2.25
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* The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the publishing date. To
obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha website then download the manual file.
* Der Inhalt dieser Bedienungsanleitung gilt für die neuesten technischen Daten zum
Zeitpunkt der Veröffentlichung. Um die neueste Version der Anleitung zu erhalten, rufen
Sie die Website von Yamaha auf und laden Sie dann die Datei mit der
Bedienungsanleitung herunter.
* Le contenu de ce mode d’emploi s’applique aux dernières caractéristiques techniques
connues à la date de publication du manuel. Pour obtenir la version la plus récente du
manuel, accédez au site Web de Yamaha puis téléchargez le fichier du manuel concerné.
* El contenido de este manual se aplica a las últimas especificaciones según la fecha de
publicación. Para obtener el último manual, acceda al sitio web de Yamaha y descargue
el archivo del manual.
* O conteúdo deste manual se aplica às especificações mais recentes a partir da data de
publicação. Para obter o manual mais recente, acesse o site da Yamaha e faça o
download do arquivo do manual.
* Il contenuto del presente manuale si applica alle ultime specifiche tecniche a partire dalla
data di pubblicazione. Per ottenere la versione più recente del manuale, accedere al sito
Web Yamaha e scaricare il file corrispondente.
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