mLAN Driver/mLAN Tools Installation Guide
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Inconsistency in wordclock, or unable to exit
from mLAN Auto Connector
Noise
Setting on the computer
• When using the computer as the wordclock master, the word-
clock may not be transferred correctly. When using the
mLAN device as the wordclock master, the noise may be pro-
duced. This problem may be caused by the computer’s speci-
fication that the CPU clock is changed automatically. Some
computer features the system such as the SpeedStep™ tech-
nology of Intel, which changes the CPU clock automatically.
For details about this, ask the computer manufacturer. If you
confirm that your computer features such a system (the CPU
is changed automatically), set the computer so that the CPU
clock is not changed.
The computer processing speed is too slow.
The computer’s CPU meter indicates a heavy
processing load. Playback response is delayed.
Playback response is delayed.
Insufficient tracks for recording or playback.
Setting on the computer
• Make sure your computer satisfies the system requirements.
Refer to “System Requirements” (see
).
• Try increasing the latency value of mLAN Driver.
Refer to “Driver Setup” (see
)
and “ASIO Control Panel” (see
)
• Is the number of channels for mLAN audio receiving/sending
(set on the mLAN Auto Connector and mLAN Graphic Patch-
bay) appropriate? Try reducing the number of audio channels.
Refer to “Setting up from the mLAN Auto Connector”
(see
)
Refer to “mLAN Connection Settings” in the manual
of mLAN Graphic Patchbay
• Using mLAN Graphic Patchbay, try reducing the number of
devices connected to the computer.
• If you intend not to use mLAN, you can reduce the load on
the computer by disabling mLAN Driver. (Right-clicking the
driver icon on the task bar, then select “OFF.”)
Refer to “Confirming the installation” (see
)
• Refer to “Optimizing audio performance” on
.
• If multiple S200-compatible devices are connected to the net-
work, connecting mLAN devices in mLAN Graphic Patch-
bay may require more time depending on the amount of the
mLAN devices.
Incorrect pitch
Setting on the mLAN device (mLAN16E/mLAN16E2/
MY16-mLAN-equipped device) and other external
devices
• Is the master device operating in a stable way?
• Is the unit operating on the same sampling frequency as the
synchronized external device?
Refer to “Setting up from the mLAN Auto Connector”
(see
)
Refer to “Wordclock Settings” in the manual
of mLAN Graphic Patchbay
An application, such as a DAW, fails to recog-
nize mLAN Driver (audio/MIDI).
• Make sure that mLAN Driver is enabled. (The driver icon
should be blue.) If not, right-click the driver icon on the task
bar, then select “ON.”
Refer to “Confirming the installation” (see
)
• Are the other settings of mLAN appropriate?
Refer to “Unable to transfer/receive audio data
or MIDI data” item in this chapter
Recorded devices aren’t selected.
Setting on the computer
• Use an ASIO compatible application. Recording by an appli-
cation other than an ASIO-compatible one is not possible.
Unable to transfer/receive audio data or MIDI
data.
Setting on the computer
• mLAN Driver/mLAN Tools may not have been installed or
set up correctly.
• Make sure that the driver is enabled. (The driver icon should
be blue.) If not, right-click the driver icon on the task bar,
then select “ON.”
Refer to “Confirming the installation” (see
Establishing a mLAN connection (when using the
n8/n12/mLAN16E2)
• When you connect the n8/n12/mLAN16E2, make sure that
Connection Manager starts to establish a connection automat-
ically. (Make sure that the system displays a screen indicating
that the connection is in progress.) (see
pages
not, right-click the driver icon on the task bar, then select
“RESET ALL” to reset the connection. The connection pro-
cess resumes from the beginning. This connection screen is
supposed to appear the first time you connect the n8/n12/
mLAN16E2 to your computer. If you connect the n8/n12/
mLAN16E2 to a computer, then later switch to another com-
puter, and then connect it to the previous computer, this
screen also appears.
• Try returning the settings to their default state by right-clicking
the driver icon on the task bar and selecting “RESET ALL.”
Establishing a mLAN connection (when using the 01X/
i88X/mLAN16E/MY-16mLAN or using the mLAN
Graphic Patchbay)
• Has mLAN connection been enabled? Re-enable connection
if necessary.
Refer to “Setting up from the mLAN Auto Connector”
Refer to “mLAN Connection Settings” in the manual
of mLAN Graphic Patchbay
• There may be a limit on the IEEE 1394 interface of your
computer as to the number of ports that can be used simulta-
neously. Check how many ports can be used simultaneously.
Refer to “Maximum Number of Connected Nodes ”
in the manual of mLAN Graphic Patchbay
• Make sure that you set up the wordclock correctly. Also,
make sure that one node is assigned as master and the other
nodes are assigned as slaves.
Refer to “mLAN Connection Settings” in the manual
of mLAN Graphic Patchbay
Connecting the mLAN device
• Make sure that the IEEE1394 (mLAN) cable is connected
properly, and that the power to the mLAN device has been
turned on. Disconnect the IEEE1394 (mLAN) cable once,
then insert it again.
• There may be a loop connection. Check the cabling to make
sure that none of the devices are connected in a loop.
Example of loop connection
Computer
mLAN device
IEEE1394-equipped device
mLAN
device
Computer
