Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha FW16E.
The FW16E is an expansion board based on the high-performance IEEE1394 serial bus and data communi-
cation protocol. The FW16E adds two IEEE1394 connectors to an FW16E-compatible device, such as the
Yamaha MOTIF XF Music Production Synthesizer. By connecting to a computer in a peer-to-peer connec-
tion via an IEEE1394 cable, you can transfer audio data for all channels and MIDI data for all ports simulta-
neously between the FW16E-equipped device and the computer.
In order to take full advantage of the FW16E’s functionality, please read this manual carefully. After read-
ing this manual, please keep it available for future reference.
• The illustrations and LCD screens shown in this Owner’s Manual are for instructional purposes only and
may appear somewhat different from those on your device.
• FireWire is trademark of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• Company names and product names in this Owner’s Manual are the trademarks or registered trade-
marks of their respective owners.
Before installing your FW16E expansion board, please read the “Precautions” and “Installation Precautions”
sections in your digital keyboard owner’s manual.
For information on installing the FW16E, refer to the section in the owner’s manual of your FW16E-compatible
device on “Installing Optional Hardware.”
Before using the FW16E, download the proper Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver from our website:
http://www.yamahasynth.com/download/
• Information on system requirements is also available at the above website.
• The FW16E-compatible driver may be updated and changed without prior notice. Make sure to
check and download the latest version from the above site
• FW16E unit
• Owner’s Manual (this document)
For details, refer to the owner’s manual of your FW16E-compatible device.
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IEEE1394 connectors
These 6-pin IEEE1394 standard connectors enable you to connect the device to IEEE1394-compatible
(FireWire/i.LINK) computers.
If the connecting device features a 6-pin IEEE1394 connector, use a standard 6-pin to 6-pin IEEE1394
cable. If it features a 4-pin IEEE1394 connector, use a standard 6-pin to 4-pin IEEE1394 cable. Do not
connect the cables in a loop.
NOTICE
Be sure to connect the IEEE1394 cable plug to the IEEE1394 connector in the correct ori-
entation.
For optimum results, use an IEEE1394 cable shorter than 4.5 meters.
Specifications and appearance subject to change without notice.
For more details, please contact your nearest Yamaha representative or the authorized distributor
described in the owner’s manual of your FW16E-compatible device.
Precautions
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use of or modifi-
cations to the device or for data that is lost or destroyed.
Installing the FW16E
Package Contents
EN
FW16E
FIREWIRE EXPANSION BOARD
Owner’s Manual
NOTE
Names and Functions
Specifications
Functions
Data rate:
S400
Audio inputs and outputs:
6 Ins, 16 Outs
Sampling rates:
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
MIDI connectors:
3 Ins, 3 Outs
Connectors
To IEEE1394:
6-pin x 2
To motherboard:
100P
Dimensions/Weight
142 mm (W) x 123.3 mm (D) x 22.7 mm (H); 108 g
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Plug in the connector in the correct orientation.
NOTE
U.R.G., Digital Musical Instruments Division
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Printed in Japan
