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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha mLAN8E. The mLAN8E is an expansion board that
provides an mLAN interface. mLAN is a digital network designed for music and based on the IEEE
1394 high performance serial bus. mLAN makes it easy to construct sophisticated networks for
audio and MIDI signals without having to re-configure the cabling as was necessary with
previous systems.
The mLAN8E includes mixer functionality, and is a powerful enhancement to your music
production system.
In order to take full advantage of the mLAN8E’s functionality, please read this manual carefully.
After reading this manual, keep it for future reference.
Installing the mLAN8E
Installation of the mLAN8E must be performed by one of the qualified Yamaha service person-
nel or Yamaha dealers listed at the end of the manual of the device in which the mLAN8E is to
be installed.
Package Contents
•mLAN8E unit
•mLAN Tools (CD-ROM)
•IEEE1394 cable (4.5m)
•26-pin flat cable (for connecting mLAN8E and mLAN8E-compatible devices)
•Tape (for fastening cables)
•Owner’s manual (this document)
•mLAN Guide Book
•mLAN Tools Installation Guide
About the included CD-ROM
The included CD-ROM contains software that is useful when used in conjunction with the
mLAN8E. The software includes “mLAN Patchbay” which allows audio /MIDI signal routing
between electronic musical instruments connected to the mLAN8E to be controlled from your
computer, and “mLAN Mixer” which allows the mixer/dynamics processor functionality of the
mLAN8E to be controlled from your computer. For details refer to the separate “mLAN Tools
Installation Guide.”
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or
modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.
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.
The company names and product names in this Owner’s Manual are the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
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