Yamaha exi8 Contents, Getting Started

EXi8/EXo8 Owner’s Manual

Contents

PRECAUTIONS.............................................. 4

Getting Started.............................................. 6

Features.......................................................... 6

Parameter settings of EXi8/EXo8....................6

Firmware Updates.................................... ....... 6

Included items (please check)......................... 6

Controls and Connectors............................. 7

Front Panel...................................................... 7

Rear Panel............................................... ....... 8

Setup.............................................................10

Precautions for rackmounting...... ...................10

Euroblock plug connection.............................10

Initializing the EXi8/EXo8...............................11

Troubleshooting...........................................12

Alert list........................................................13

Appendix ..................................................... 90

Specifications................................................ 90

Input (EXi8) / Output (EXo8)

Characteristics................... ........................ 91

Dimensions.............. ..................................... 92

Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Input

Expander EXi8/Output Expander EXo8. This man-

ual will help you take full advantage of the superior

functionality offered by the EXi8/EXo8. After you

have read the manual, keep it in a safe place for ref-

erence when needed.

Support for the newly-developed “YDIF” digital

audio transmission format

“YDIF” is a digital audio transmission format that uses an

Ethernet cable to send and receive up to 16 channels of audio

and word clock. Up to eight YDIF devices (maximum of seven

for the EXi8 and/or EXo8) can be connected to expand the

number of input/output channels available for one system.

Enormous installation flexibility with compact 1U

chassis

The EXi8 is an input expansion unit and the EXo8 is an output

expansion unit. The expansion unit can be installed to locations

where only either input or output is required.

To make the EXi8/EXo8 parameter settings, use the system’s

dedicated application software (MTX Editor: available for Win-

dows OS only). The dedicated application software makes it

easy to design a system and make (or adjust) its settings, result-

ing in the creation of an overall system design. The dedicated

application software and manuals can be downloaded from the

following web site.

http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/global/en/

To update the firmware of the unit, you must use the system’s

dedicated application software. For details on firmware updates,

refer to the following web site.

http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/global/en/downloads/

• EXi8/EXo8 Owner’s Manual (this document)

• Power cable

• Euroblock plugs (3-pin, with tab, 5.08mm pitch) (8)

• Cable ties (8)

Features

Parameter settings of EXi8/EXo8

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