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Owner’s Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction to mLAN Graphic Patchbay . 2
Graphic View ...................................... 2
List View ............................................. 3
as a Plug-In ..................................... 4
Operational Flow.................................... 5
Starting mLAN Graphic Patchbay.......... 6
Menu Bar ................................................ 7
Tool Bar ................................................. 11
About Nodes ......................................... 13
Grayed-out Node ............................... 14
Relocating a Node ............................. 15
Swapping a Grayed-Out Node ........... 16
Viewing Node Information ................ 18
Connector Information Window ........ 24
mLAN Connection Settings................... 25
Wordclock Settings ............................ 25
Connecting Node Inputs and Outputs 27
Disconnecting the Cable ................... 31
Saving and Opening an mLAN Graphic
Patchbay File or Template File ...... 33
Settings in List View ...................... 34
Connecting Connectors in List View .. 36
Disconnecting Connectors ................. 37
Keyboard Shortcuts............................... 38
Error Messages ...................................... 39
Using S200-compatible IEEE 1394
devices ........................................... 40
Troubleshooting.................................... 41
Precautions
• The mLAN Graphic Patchbay software and this owner’s manual are the exclusive copyrights of
Yamaha Corporation.
• Duplication 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.
• Duplication of commercially-available music sequence data and/or digital audio files is strictly
prohibited, except for personal use.
• Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software or doc-
umentation and is not responsible for damages that result from the use of this manual or the
software.
• The mLAN Graphic Patchbay software may be updated without notice.
You can download the latest version of the software from the following URL:
http://www.yamahasynth.com/down/index.htm
• Screen displays in this owner’s manual are intended for instructional purposes only and may
appear different than screens displayed on your computer.
• Explanations of operations in this manual are primarily based on screens that are displayed on
Windows computer systems. However, the explanations also apply to Macintosh computers.
• Company and product names in this owner’s manual are the trademarks or registered trade-
marks of their respective companies.
©2004 Yamaha Corporation
This owner’s manual assumes that you are already familiar with basic Windows or Macintosh
operations. If you are not, please refer to the owner’s manual that came with your Windows or
Mac OS software before using mLAN Graphic Patchbay.
For information on hardware requirements, device interconnections and the installation of the
mLAN Graphic Patchbay software, refer to the separate “Installation Guide” as well as to the
owner’s manual for the respective MIDI device.
