Yamaha EXo8 EXi8/EXo8 Owners Manual - Page 6

Contents PRECAUTIONS 4 Getting Started 6 Features 6 Parameter settings of EXi8/EXo8 6 Firmware Updates 6 Included items (please check 6 Controls and Connectors 7 Front Panel 7 Rear Panel 8 Setup 10 Precautions for rackmounting 10 Euroblock plug connection 10 Initializing the EXi8/EXo8 11 Troubleshooting 12 Alert list 13 Appendix 90 Specifications 90 Input (EXi8) / Output (EXo8) Characteristics 91 Dimensions 92 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Input Expander EXi8/Output Expander EXo8. This manual will help you take full advantage of the superior functionality offered by the EXi8/EXo8. After you have read the manual, keep it in a safe place for reference when needed. Features Support for the newly-developed "YDIF" digital audio transmission format "YDIF" is a digital audio transmission format that uses an Ethernet cable to send and receive up to 16 channels of audio and word clock. Up to eight YDIF devices (maximum of seven for the EXi8 and/or EXo8) can be connected to expand the number of input/output channels available for one system. Enormous installation flexibility with compact 1U chassis The EXi8 is an input expansion unit and the EXo8 is an output expansion unit. The expansion unit can be installed to locations where only either input or output is required. Parameter settings of EXi8/EXo8 To make the EXi8/EXo8 parameter settings, use the system's dedicated application software (MTX Editor: available for Windows OS only). The dedicated application software makes it easy to design a system and make (or adjust) its settings, resulting in the creation of an overall system design. The dedicated application software and manuals can be downloaded from the following web site. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/global/en/ NOTE In order to view the downloaded manuals, Adobe Reader must be installed in your computer. If you don't have Adobe Reader, please access the Adobe Corporation's website at the following URL, and download Adobe Reader (free of charge). http://www.adobe.com/ Firmware Updates To update the firmware of the unit, you must use the system's dedicated application software. For details on firmware updates, refer to the following web site. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/global/en/downloads/ 6 EXi8/EXo8 Owner's Manual Included items (please check) • EXi8/EXo8 Owner's Manual (this document) • Power cable • Euroblock plugs (3-pin, with tab, 5.08mm pitch) (8) • Cable ties (8)