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Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: Power supply/Power cord Water warning • Only use the voltage specified as correct for the device.
Handling caution Backup battery • When turning on the AC power in your audio system, always turn on the power amplifier LAST, to avoid speaker damage. When turning the power off, the power amplifier should be turned off FIRST for the same reason. • Condensation can occur in the device due to rapid, drastic changes in ambient temperature – when the device is moved from one location to another, or air conditioning is turned on or off, for example.
Contents Foreword.............................................................................................................6 SB168-ES Features................................................................................................................. 6 Firmware Updates ................................................................................................................... 6 Connecting the AC Power Cable ......................................................................................
Foreword Thank you for choosing the Yamaha SB168-ES Stage Box. The SB168-ES is an EtherSound capable stage box with 16 analog inputs and 8 analog outputs. In order to take full advantage of the features and performance offered by the SB168-ES, be sure to read this owner’s manual carefully before operation.
Powering ON or OFF • To prevent loud noise bursts from the speakers when powering up the system, turn devices on in the following order: audio sources, SB168-ES, digital mixer, and finally power amplifiers. Reverse this order when turning the system off. CAUTION 1. Press the [POWER] switch to turn the unit ON. 2. Press the [POWER] switch a second time to turn the unit OFF. CAUTION • The unit consumes a very small “standby” voltage even when the power switch is turned OFF.
About EtherSound EtherSound is … EtherSound is an audio networking protocol developed by Digigram in France. EtherSound allows up to 64 channels of uncompressed 24 bit/48 kHz audio to be bi-directionally transferred – 64 channels downstream plus 64 channels upstream – over a single CAT5e Ethernet cable. Up to 32 channels of 24 bit audio can be transferred when the sample rate is 96 kHz. Remote control signals for head amplifiers and other devices can be transferred simultaneously with the audio signals.
About EtherSound It is also possible to use network switches to distribute the signals to multiple devices. In this case devices connected directly to the network switch cannot send signals in the upstream direction. Downstream Only EtherSound Device OUT Network Switch IN EtherSound Device IN EtherSound Device IN EtherSound Device If a connection is broken in a daisy chain network, the signal flow is interrupted at that point and no signal will be transferred beyond that point.
Controls and Functions Front Panel q t y u i o !0 !1 q INPUT 1–16 Connectors e SIG Indicators These are the XLR-3-31 type analog connectors for the 16 input channels. The input level range is from -62 dBu to +10 dBu. +48V phantom power can be supplied to devices that require it via the input connectors. These indicators light green when the signal applied to the corresponding channel reaches or exceeds -34 dBFS.
Controls and Functions u DIP Switches 1–8 o Power Indicator Switches 1–4 of this 8-bit DIP switch are used to set the Setup ID as described on page 14. Lights when AC power to the unit is ON. i [+48V MASTER] Switch Turns power to the unit ON or OFF. Internal head amplifier settings such as gain, high-pass filter, etc., are retained in memory even when the power is OFF. This is the master switch for the unit’s +48V phantom power supply.
System Examples Daisy Chain Connection In this example an MY16-ES64 EtherSound interface card is installed in a Yamaha M7CL or LS9 digital mixing console and connected to multiple SB168-ES units. In this type of system an MY16-EX I/O expansion card is also required for each additional SB168-ES unit connected in the daisy chain (i.e. for three SB168-ES units one MY16-ES64 card and two MY16-EX cards are required).
Setup About the AVS-ESMonitor Software AVS-ESMonitor is a software application from the Auvitran company that allows monitoring and control of EtherSound networks. It can be used to make input/output assignments and set the EtherSound parameters as required. Please download the AVS-ESMonitor application from the website listed below. AVS-ESMonitor versions 3.4.6 and later support the SB168-ES. http://www.auvitran.
Setup 4. Install the MY16-ES64 and MY16-EX cards in the digital mixing console’s slots, then connect the required Ethernet cables. NOTE • For details on installing and connecting the cards, refer to instructions provided with each product. • When installing an MY16-ES64 card in an LS9-32 console, install the card in SLOT 1. 5. Set the ID of each SB168-ES unit via the DIP switches (1–4) in the order they are connected, taking care not to duplicate any of the ID settings. Setup Procedure 1.
Setup 7. If a ring network is to be used, use the Channel Allocation slider to select an input/output channel combination. The possible combinations are as follows: Inputs (No. of Input Channels) 32 40 48 56 64 Outputs (No. of Output Channels) 32 24 16 8 0 In ring networks the total number of input and output channels is limited to 64. If the network includes only one or two SB168-ES units you can select from 32 Inputs/32 Outputs to 48 Inputs/16 Outputs without exceeding the limitation.
Setup Individual Parameter Settings (Control Page) When connecting to devices that are not supported by the Quick Setup function, or when you need to make changes to specific EtherSound settings, the parameters in the AVS-ESMonitor Control page provide access to head amplifier control settings while those in the Net Patch and I/O Patch pages provide access to the input an output channel settings. Refer to the AVS-ESMonitor manual for details on the Net Patch and I/O Patch pages.
Setup Setup Error Messages If any of the error messages listed below appears while executing the Quick Setup function, resolve the problem as required and then execute Quick Setup again. When changing a Setup ID setting be sure to turn the device’s power OFF, change the DIP switch settings as required, and then turn the device ON again. Error Message Details and Solution Setup ID is discontinuous. Setup ID #n not found. The Setup ID numbers are not sequential—ID “#n” is missing.
Head Amp Control The SB168-ES head amplifiers can be remotely controlled from host devices such as a compatible digital mixing console or digital mixing engine (see page 169), or from the AVS-ESMonitor application. Control from a Digital Mixing Console The SB168-ES head amplifiers can be controlled from a compatible digital mixing console. In order to control the head amplifiers from a digital mixing console, select control via an MY16-ES64 in the Quick Setup Head Amp Controller field.
Head Amp Control 4. Click the Head Amp Tab. It can take a few seconds for the channel name in the Ch Selection field to appear. The head amplifier parameters can be controlled from this display. The current parameter settings will be shown on the display when “ch 1-8” or “ch 9-16” is selected from the Ch Selection filed.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom 20 Possible Solution The power won’t turn on. The power indicator doesn’t light. • Is the power cable connected properly? (page 6) • Is the [POWER] switch properly engaged? (page 7) • If you’ve checked all possible causes and the power still won’t come on, refer the problem to your Yamaha dealer. The unit is not receiving an input signal.
Troubleshooting Messages Errors, warnings, and certain other types of information are displayed via the SB168-ES panel indicators. Messages are also displayed in the AVS-ESMonitor Error Status field. Error Messages When an error occurs the indicators for channels 1 through 16 will flash until the error is resolved, and the IN/OUT [TX]/[RX] will light and/or flash as shown in the chart below. If repair is required contact your Yamaha dealer.
Troubleshooting Warning Messages The indicators will light and/or flash as shown until the cause is resolved. Indicators on on on flash AVS-ESMonitor Error Status Details Solution Fan has Malfunctioned! The cooling fan has stopped operating. Check that nothing is caught in the fan. If the problem cannot be easily resolved, contact your Yamaha dealer. Duplicate IP Address! A device with an IP address that is the same as the SB168-ES fixed IP address is connected to the NETWORK connector.
References General Specification Power Requirements US/Canada: Korea: China: Japan: Other: 120V 65W, 60Hz 220V 65W, 60Hz 110V–240V 65W, 50/60Hz 100V 65W, 50/60Hz 110V–240V 65W, 50/60Hz Dimensions 480 x 350 x 132 mm (W x D x H) Net Weight 8 kg Temperature Range Operation free-air : ±0 °C to +40 °C Storage : -20 °C to +60 °C AC Cable Length 250 cm Accessories Owner’s Manual, AC Cable Input/Output Characteristics ● Analog Input Characteristics Input Terminals GAIN -62 dB INPUT 1–16 Actual Load
References Electrical Characteristics Output impedance of single generator: 150Ω Measured with another SB168-ES through EtherSound ● Frequency Response Fs= 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz@20 Hz–20 kHz, reference to the nominal output level @ 1 kHz Input Output RL Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit INPUT 1–16 OUTPUT 1–8 600 Ω GAIN: +10dB -1.5 0 0.5 dB ● Gain Error Input INPUT 1–16 Fs= 44.
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