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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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ACU16-C/NHB32-C
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
•ACU16-C
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.
Latency
20-bit 24-bit
Channels per
bundle
Maximum number of bundles
(total of input and output)
Channels per
bundle
Maximum number of bundles
(total of input and output)
5.33ms 8 8 7 8
2.67ms 8 8 8 8
1.33ms 8 4 8 4
Latency
Maximum number of
bundles (input only)
5.33ms 4
2.67ms 4
1.33ms 4
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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.
❏ “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.
NETWORK HUB AND BRIDGE
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NETWORK HUB AND BRIDGE
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ACU16-C ACU16-C
NHB32-C NHB32-C
Ethernet switching hub A
Ethernet switching hub B
Primary CobraNet
Secondary CobraNet
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M.D.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation
© 2003 Yamaha Corporation
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ACU16-C/NHB32-C
ACU16-C/NHB32-C
fan kit/Lüftereinheit/
Kit de ventilation/Kit de ventilación
ventilation panel/Lüftungsblenden/
Panneau de ventilation/Panel de ventilación
ventilation panel/Lüftungsblenden/
Panneau de ventilation/Panel de ventilación
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.
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
3
/min or higher and a maximum static pressure
of 5mmH
2
O or higher.
Anmerkungen zum Rackeinbau des Geräts
Wenn 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.
Wenn 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
3
/min und einen statischen Druck von
5mmH
2
O oder mehr erzeugen.
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.
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
3
/min et une pression statique de
5mmH
2
O ou plus.
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.
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
3
/min o superior con una presión estática mínima de 5
mm H
2
O o superior.
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© 2003 Yamaha Corporation
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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
Wenn 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
Typenschild.
•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.
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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 interfe
rence. 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 coaxial 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 can not locate the appropriate retailer,
please contact
Yamaha Corporation
of America,
Electronic Service
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.
WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT
THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN
A
CCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOW
ING CODE
:
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.
The above warning is located on the top of the unit.
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol
within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and mainte-
nance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 instruc-
tions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appa-
ratus (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 pro-
vided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table spec-
ified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use cau-
tion 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 power-
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or mois-
ture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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Software Licensing Agreement
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(“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 SOFT-
WARE and the accompanying written materials on a permanent basis provided that you
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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 war-
ranties, either expressed or implied, are made with respect to this software, including, with-
out limitation the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
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Your sole remedies and Yamaha’s entire liability are as set forth
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ing 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-
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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 elec-
trical shock hazard.
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.
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Cautions
Installation
•Keep this unit away from the following locations:
—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.
•Hold the power cord plug when disconnecting it from an AC outlet. Never pull the cord. A
damaged power cord is a potential fire and electrical shock hazard.
•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
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.
•When installing the unit in a rack, you must use the rack-mounting screw holes at the rear
in addition to those on the front panel.
•When rack-mounting or stacking several units, always leave at least 1U (i.e., about 4.5 cm)
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.
•To relocate the unit, turn the power switch off, remove the power plug from the AC outlet,
and remove all connecting cables. Damaged cables may cause fire or electrical shock.
•This unit is equipped with a dedicated ground connection to prevent 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 vaca-
tion, remove the power plug from the AC outlet. Leaving it connected is a potential fire haz-
ard.
Maintenance
•To prevent electrical shock when cleaning the unit, remove the power plug from the AC out-
let.
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Important Information
Operating Notes
•The performance of components with moving contacts, such switches, rotary controls, fad-
ers, and connectors, deteriorates over time. The rate of deterioration depends on the oper-
ating 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 pur-
chaser fully agrees to upon breaking the seal of the software packaging. (Please read care-
fully 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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Trademarks
Adobe, Acrobat, and Reader are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
CobraNet and Peak Audio are trademarks of Cirrus Logic, Inc. Ethernet is a trademark of
Xerox Corporation. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, Inc. Yamaha
is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective holders and are hereby acknowledged.
Yamaha Web Site
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/>.
Package Contents
ACU16-C
•ACU16-C Amp Control Unit
• CD-ROM (NetworkAmp Manager, PDF manual
,
MIDI drivers)
•Power cord and retaining clamp
• USB cable (for connection to PC running NetworkAmp Manager)
•3-way Euro-block connectors x16
•This manual
NHB32-C
• NHB32-C Network Hub and Bridge
• CD-ROM (NetworkAmp Manager, PDF manual
,
MIDI drivers)
•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
Network Amp Manager Owner’s Manual
, which contains a glos-
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 install-
ers, 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.
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Contents
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
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
ACU16-C & NHB32-C Owner’s Manual
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,
which is included on the CD-ROM in PDF format and can be opened
directly from NetworkAmp Manager’s Help menu.
CD-ROM Contents
System Requirements
The system requirements of your operating system may be different to those listed here.
NetworkAmp Manager
Yamaha USB MIDI Driver
Yamaha CBX Driver
System requirements for software not listed here can be found on the CD-ROM.
Folder Software Description
Acroread\English
Acrobat Reader
1,
2
1. For details on using this software, refer to the PDF manual after installation.
2. This software is not supported by Yamaha.
Adobe Acrobat Reader software for view-
ing the PDF format manuals.
NetworkAmp Manager
NetworkAmp Manager
1
NetworkAmp Manager program and
PDF format manual.
Mididrv_
Yamaha CBX Driver
Yamaha serial driver. Necessary if you are
connecting to a serial port on your PC.
USBdrv_
Yamaha USB MIDI Driver
(Windows 98, Me)
Yamaha USB driver. Necessary if you are
connecting to a USB port on your PC.
USBdrv2k_
Yamaha USB MIDI Driver
(Windows 2000, XP)
Computer
PC with a 450 MHz or faster Intel Pentium or Celeron family processor
OS
Windows 98, 98SE, Me, 2000, XP Home Edition, XP Professional
Memory
64 MB or more (128 MB or more recommended)
Hard Disk
100 MB or more of free space
Display
1024 x 768 pixels, 32,000 colors or higher
Computer
PC with a 166 MHz or faster Intel Pentium or Celeron family processor and USB port
OS
Windows 98, 98SE, Me, 2000, XP Home Edition, XP Professional
Memory
32 MB or more
Hard Disk
2 MB or more of free space
OS
Windows 95, 98, 98SE, Me, NT4.0, 2000, XP Home Edition, XP Professional
ACU16-C/NHB32-C Hookup
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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.
Note:
Before you connect to serial ports, turn off the ACU16-C/NHB32-C and your computer.
USB cable
USB port
TO COMPUTER port
(9-pin D-sub)
USB port
Windows PC running
NetworkAmp Manager
Serial cable
Serial port
(RS-232C)
1. USB
2. Serial
-
ACU16-C
NHB32-C
ACU16-C
NHB32-C
88
NETWORK HUB AND BRIDGE
LINK CONDUCT
LOCK
ERROR
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ACU16-C & NHB32-C Owner’s Manual
Installing Acrobat Reader
To view the
Network Amp Manager Owner’s Manual,
you’ll need to install the Adobe Acro-
bat Reader software, which is included on the CD-ROM. If you already have this software
installed, skip this section.
1
Start your computer and Windows, and insert the included CD-ROM into
your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
2
On the CD-ROM, double-click the “Acroread_” folder.
This folder contains Acrobat software in several languages.
3
Double-click the folder of the language you want to install.
4
Double-click “ar******.exe.”
(“******” indicates the version number and selected lan-
guage.)
5
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.
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
NetworkAmp
Manager
ACU16-C/NHB32-C
Computer
USB cable
USB MIDI
driver
Installing the USB MIDI Driver
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Windows 98 & 98SE
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 recon-
necting the USB cable. Alternatively, open the Add New Hardware control panel.
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.
The driver is installed, and the following window appears when the installation is complete.
8 Click Finish, and then restart your computer.
Note: Yo u 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_” (replac-
ing “D” with the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive), and then click OK.
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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 recon-
necting the USB cable. Alternatively, open the Add New Hardware control panel.
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 pro-
ceed 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 con-
tinue 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.
The driver is installed, and the message “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard”
appears.
8 Click Finish, and then restart your computer.
Note: Yo u 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.
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