Introduction; Safety Precautions; Installing The Mlan16E; Package Contents - Yamaha mLAN16E Owner's Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha mLAN16E.
The mLAN16E is an expansion board that features an mLAN interface. mLAN is a digital
network designed for music and is based on the IEEE1394 high performance serial bus
and data communication protocol. mLAN makes it easy to construct sophisticated net-
works for IEEE1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) audio and MIDI signals without having to re-con-
figure the cabling, as was necessary in older, conventional systems.
The mLAN16E adds two mLAN connectors to an mLAN16E-compatible device, such as
the Yamaha MOTIF ES music production synthesizer.
In order to take full advantage of the mLAN16E's functionality, please read this manual
carefully. After reading this manual, please keep it available for future reference.
Before using the mLAN16E, be sure to read those sections in the owner's manual
for your mLAN16E-compatible device on "Precautions" and "Installing Optional
Hardware."
For information on installing the mLAN16E, refer to the section in the owner's
manual for your mLAN16E-compatible device on "Installing Optional Hardware."
• mLAN16E unit
• Flat cable
• Tools for i88X/mLAN16E (CD-ROM)
• Owner's Manual (this document)
• Tools for i88X/mLAN16E Installation Guide
About the included CD-ROM
The mLAN16E is shipped with a CD-ROM that contains software that is useful when
used in conjunction with the mLAN16E. This software includes drivers that are
required to connect the mLAN16E to a computer. It also includes "mLAN Graphic
Patchbay," which enables you to route audio and MIDI signals between mLAN
devices. For more information, refer to the separate "Tools for i88X/mLAN16E Instal-
lation Guide" and the mLAN Graphic Patchbay PDF manuals.
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Introduction

Safety Precautions

Installing the mLAN16E

Package Contents