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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

Содержание ACU16-C

Страница 1: ...M ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL AMP CONTROL UNIT NETWORK HUB and BRIDGE Owner s Manual Mode d emploi Bedienungsanleitung Manual de instrucciones 88 NETWORK HUB AND BRIDGE LINK CONDUCT LOCK ERROR ...

Страница 2: ...arious 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 h...

Страница 3: ...dging 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 seconda...

Страница 4: ...einen Luftstrom von mindestens 1 6m3 min und einen statischen Druck von 5mmH2O 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 le...

Страница 5: ... 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 no...

Страница 6: ...g 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 coaxial type cable If these corrective measures do no...

Страница 7: ...es 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 spe...

Страница 8: ...terials 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 no...

Страница 9: ...ur 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 ...

Страница 10: ...loth 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 ...

Страница 11: ...d 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 LicensingAgreement at the beginning of this manual before installing the application Copying of the...

Страница 12: ...dge 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 oper...

Страница 13: ...tallation 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 3...

Страница 14: ...tware is not supported by Yamaha Adobe Acrobat Reader software for view ing the PDF format manuals NetworkAmp Manager NetworkAmp Manager1 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 p...

Страница 15: ... connect the ACU16 C NHB32 C to your computer USB or serial Note Beforeyouconnecttoserialports turnoff theACU16 C NHB32 Candyourcomputer 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 ...

Страница 16: ...nguage 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 theYamaha USB driver...

Страница 17: ... 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 ...

Страница 18: ...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 You may be prompted to insert your Windows CD ROM Do not insert it Click OK andinthe Copyfilesfrom sectionof thesubsequentdialogbox enter D U...

Страница 19: ... 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 ...

Страница 20: ...n 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 t...

Страница 21: ...s 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 Har...

Страница 22: ...o the Recycle Bin 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 ...

Страница 23: ...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 delet ing the following files disconnect the USB cable reconnect it and then reinstall the driver again Windows Inf Other ACU1...

Страница 24: ...from a single PC connected to any ACU16 C or NHB32 C on the CobraNet network As of this writing theYamaha 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 ...

Страница 25: ... for the entire network ERROR This indicator lights when a CobraNet link cannot be established and flashes when a CobraNet interface error occurs 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 e...

Страница 26: ...ct the ACU16 C to the primary and secondary Cobra Net 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 con tinue uninterrupted Straight 100Base TX CAT5 Ethernet cables should be used to connect the AC...

Страница 27: ...ted IEEE 802 3 Network status indicators LINK CONDUCT ERROR LEDs Analog out Channels CH1 16 balanced outputs Connector Euro block connectors 6 way x8 Source impedance 150 Ω For use with nominal 10k Ω lines Output level Nominal 4 dB 1 23 V Max before clip 18 dB 6 16 V Computer ports TO COMPUTER 9 pin male D sub RS 232C USB USB 1 1 Amp control RS 485 RJ 45 x1 Unit ID 0 F 0 15 Power Requirements U S ...

Страница 28: ...e 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 For European Model Purchaser User Information specified in EN55103 1 and EN55103 2 Inrush Current 45 A Conformed Environment E1 E2 E3 and E4 395 8 Units mm W 480 44 7 5 349 3 10 2 378 D 385 5 17 5 322 30 0 65 H 44...

Страница 29: ...lizing 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 sourc...

Страница 30: ...s 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 E Wordclock source indicators These indicators show the currently selected wordclock source AES EBU Wordclock sourced from a pair of AES EBU inputs NETWORK W...

Страница 31: ...RECALL button This button is used to recall the patch selected by the patch selector buttons Patches are cre ated 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 ...

Страница 32: ...ogram Change and Control Change messages can be transmitted over the Serial Bridge however it s not suitable for time sensitive per formance 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 Cobra Net networks Straight 100Base TX CAT5 Ethernet cables should be used to connect the NHB32 CtoaCobraNetnetwork...

Страница 33: ...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 M...

Страница 34: ...5Ω ON OFF switch Indicators LOCK AES EBU 1 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 NETWORK WORD CLOCK IN LEDs Computer ports TO COMPUTER 9 pin male D sub RS 232C USB USB 1 1 AD824 control port COM 9 pin male D sub RS 422 MIDI IN OUT 5 pin DIN Program Change Control Change only Unit ID 0 7 Power Requirements U S Canada 110 120 V 50 60 Hz 40 W Other 220 240 V 50 60 Hz 40 W Dimensions W x H x D 480 x 44 65 x 386 mm 18 7 8...

Страница 35: ...e 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 For European Model Purchaser User Information specified in EN55103 1 and EN55103 2 Inrush Current 45 A Conformed Environment E1 E2 E3 and E4 44 7 9 380 D 386 30 322 17 5 349 3 11 0 65 H 44 65 396 W 480 430 Units m...

Страница 36: ...e for turning on and off termina tion 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 t...

Страница 37: ...er control and monitoring can be performed on either PC USB port CobraNet connections use CAT5 Ethernet STP Shielded Twisted Pair cables 100 m max ACU16 C 16 max NHB32 C 8 max CobraNet RS 485 port 32 amps max RS 485 port 32 amps max USB port Windows PC running NetworkAmp Manager Windows PC running NetworkAmp Manager Ethernet switching hub CobraNet PRIMARY port 16 analog audio outputs 16 analog aud...

Страница 38: ...r 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 CobraNet NHB32 C NHB32 C Ethernet switching hub ex Yamaha DME32 88 NETWORK HUB AND BRIDGE LINK CONDU...

Страница 39: ...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 Ethernet switching hub 88 NETWORK HUB AND BRIDGE LINK CONDUCT LOCK ERROR 88 NETWORK HUB AND BRIDGE LINK CONDUCT LOCK ERROR NHB32 C Ex 1 Ex 2 NHB32 C ACU16 C ACU16 C Ethernet switching hub A 88 NETWOR...

Страница 40: ...indicators light instead of the LINK indicator 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 ...

Страница 41: ... selected Recall the patch or select the patch that was last recalled or stored in order to stop it flashing NetworkAmp Manager Cannot display the PDF format help document Have you installed Acrobat Reader See the ACU16 C NHB32 C Owner s Manual for details Number of Flashes Symptom Advice 2 Two or more units are set to the same ID Make sure that all units are assigned an exclusive ID 3 Some NHB32 ...

Страница 42: ... 4 DTR 5 GND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 Unused Pin Connection 1 Unused 2 Rx 3 Tx 4 Tx 5 GND 6 Rx 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 Unused Pin Connection Pin Connection 1 CH1 2 IN 14 CH1 2 IN 2 CH3 4 IN 15 CH3 4 IN 3 CH5 6 IN 16 CH5 6 IN 4 CH7 8 IN 17 CH7 8 IN 5 CH1 2 OUT 18 CH1 2 OUT 6 CH3 4 OUT 19 CH3 4 OUT 7 CH5 6 OUT 20 CH5 6 OUT 8 CH7 8 OUT 21 CH7 8 OUT 9 Unused 22 GND 10 GND 23 GND 11 Unused 24 GND 12 GND 25 GND 13 GND...

Страница 43: ...Base TX Ethernet RJ 45 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 Pin Connection 1 Unused 2 Unused 3 Unused 4 RxD TxD 5 RxD TxD 6 Unused 7 GND 8 GND Pins 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 Pin Connection 1 TxD 2 Tx...

Страница 44: ...l Instrument Division Yamaha Corporation 2002 Yamaha Corporation V955350 304IPCP15 1 02B0 Printed in Japan Yamaha Manual Library http www2 yamaha co jp manual english This document is printed on chlorine free ECF paper with soy ink ...

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