Yamaha Ro8d Manual

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Front Panel
 Owner’s Manual
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8[SYNC] Indicators
These indicators show the operating status of the 
Ri8-D/Ro8-D’s internal Dante network capability.
If the green indicator lights, the unit is operating as a 
word clock slave and synching to the word clock.
If the green indicator flashes, the unit is operating as 
the word clock master.
If the power to the unit is turned on but the green 
indicator is turned off, the unit is not functioning 
properly. In this case, refer to the “Messages” section 
(see page 18).
If the orange indicator lights or flashes, refer to the 
“Messages” section.
9DIP Switches
These switches enable you to specify the settings 
related to the startup operation of the unit.
Set the DIP switches while the power to the unit is 
turned OFF. Otherwise, the setting will not be 
effective.
Refer to the following for details.
• Switch 1 (UNIT ID) This switch setting determines whether the 
hexadecimal setting of the [UNIT ID] rotary switch 
will range from 0 to F (0 to 15) or from 10 to 1F (16 to 
31).
• Switches 2 and 3 (IP SELECT MODE) These specify the method of setting the IP address 
used when communicating with an external device 
such as R Remote. When connecting the R series to a 
computer for the first time immediately after 
purchase, set this to something other than STATIC IP 
(MANUAL). If you want to set this to STATIC IP 
(MANUAL), first specify the IP address from R 
Remote and then switch this setting to STATIC IP 
(MANUAL).  • Switch 4 (SECONDARY PORT)
This switch setting determines whether the rear-panel 
[SECONDARY] connector will be used for a daisy 
chain or redundant network.
With the [DAISY CHAIN] setting, you can connect 
multiple Dante-enabled network devices in a daisy 
chain without using a network switch. Refer to “Daisy 
Chain Network” in the “About Connections” section 
(see page 14) for more information about daisy chain 
connections.
With the [REDUNDANT] setting, the [PRIMARY] 
connector will be used for primary connections, and 
the [SECONDARY] connector will be used for 
secondary (backup) connections. If the unit is unable 
to transmit signals through the [PRIMARY] 
connector for some reason (e.g., due to damage or 
accidental removal of the cable, or a failed network 
switch), the [SECONDARY] connector will 
automatically take over communications and 
functions on the redundant network. Refer to “About 
Redundant Networks” in the “About Connections” 
section (see page 14) for more information on 
redundant networks.
Switch Status
Represent a status w ith switch toggled up.
Represent a status w ith switch toggled do wn.
Switch Setting Description
UNIT ID 
ranging from 
0 to F The setting range of the 
[UNIT ID] rotary s
witch is 
from 0 to F.
UNIT ID 
ranging from 
10  to  1 F The setting range of the 
[UNIT ID] rotary s
witch is 
from 10 to 1F.
1
1
Switch Setting Description
AUTO IP Dante net works w ill 
automatically assign the IP 
address.
DHCP The IP address assigned  by the DHCP server  will be 
used.
STATIC IP 
(AUTO) The IP address 
will be set 
to 192.168.0.xx (xx=UNIT 
ID).
STATIC IP 
(MANUAL) The IP address is specified 
from an external device 
such as R Remote.
Switch Setting Description
DAISY CHAIN The [SECONDARY]  connector is used for a 
daisy chain connection. 
It can be connected in a 
daisy chain by connecting 
to [PRIMARY] connector of 
the next device.
REDUNDANT The [SECONDARY]  connector is used for a 
redundant network. It  will 
function as backup 
connection, independent of 
the net work to which the 
[PRIMARY] connector is 
connected.
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• Switches 5 and 6 (REMOTE) (Ri8-D only)When you plan to monitor or control the Ri8-D from 
a digital mixing console, these switches determine 
whether to use an Ri8-D-native compatible device 
such as CL Series or a non-Ri8-D-native device such 
as M7CL Series. Information on which devices feature 
Ri8-D-native support is available at the Yamaha pro 
audio website product page:
http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/products/
• Switches 7 and 8 (START UP MODE) These switches determine whether part of the internal 
memory is initialized when the unit starts up, or uses 
the previous settings (i.e., settings used prior to the 
most recent power-off ).
If you plan to connect an Ri8-D/Ro8-D-native device, 
such as a CL series product, set the switches to 
[REFRESH]. The Ri8-D/Ro8-D will not input or 
output audio until the connected 
Ri8-D/Ro8-D-native device transmits its settings to 
the Ri8-D/Ro8-D, so that  the Ri8-D/Ro8-D will not 
output audio accidentally.0[+48V MASTER] Switch (Ri8-D only)
This is the master switch for the unit’s +48V phantom 
power supply.
If the [+48V MASTER] switch is off, no phantom 
power will be supplied to the unit’s input connectors 
even if the individual input phantom power settings 
are ON. In this case, the [+48V] indicators will flash 
on channels for which phantom power is turned ON.
APower Indicator
Lights when AC power to the unit is ON.
BPower Switch ( )
Turns power to the unit ON or OFF.
CAUTIONS:
• Rapidly turning the unit on and off in succession can cause 
it to malfunction. After turning the unit off,  wait for about 6 
seconds before turning it on again.
• Even  when the po wer s witch is turned off, electricity is still 
flow ing to the product at the minimum level. When you are 
not using the product for a long time, make sure to unplug 
the po wer cord from the w all AC outlet.
Switch Setting Description
NATIVE An Ri 8-D-native device w ill 
control the Ri 8-D.
AD 8HR A non-Ri 8-D-native device will 
control the Ri 8-D as AD8HRs.
Set the UNIT ID number 
bet ween 1 and F. The unit  with 
any other UNIT ID numbers  will 
not be controllable.
INITIALIZE Initialize the settings. For details  on the settings that are 
initialized, refer to “Initializing 
the Ri8-D/Ro8-D” (page 15).
Switch Setting Description REFRESH The Ri 8-D/Ro8-D starts up  with 
part of the internal memory 
initialized.
The follo wing settings are 
initialized.
RESUME The unit starts up using the  settings assigned prior to the 
most recent po wer-off.56
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HA GAIN …6 dB
+4 8VO FF
HPF OFF
HPF FREQ 80Hz
Gain Compensation OFF
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Rear Panel
 Owner’s Manual
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Rear Panel
CAC IN Connector
Connect the supplied AC power cord here. First, 
connect the power cord to the device, then insert the 
power cord plug into the AC outlet.
The supplied power cord features a special latching 
mechanism (V-LOCK) to prevent the power cord 
from being accidentally disconnected. Connect the 
power cord by inserting the power cord fully until it is 
locked.
CAUTION:
Be sure to turn the po wer off 
before connecting or 
disconnecting the po wer cord.
Press the latch button on the 
plug to disconnect the po wer 
cord.
D[PRIMARY]/[SECONDARY] Connectors
The Ri8-D/Ro8-D can be connected to other 
Dante-compatible devices (such as a CL-series 
product) via these RJ45 connectors using standard 
Ethernet cables (CAT5e or better recommended).
If DIP switch 4 on the front panel is set upward (to 
DAISY CHAIN), audio signals coming into one of 
these connectors will be output from the other. Refer 
to “Daisy Chain Network” in the “About Connections” 
section (see page 14) for more information on daisy 
chain connections.
If DIP switch 4 on the front panel is set downward (to 
REDUNDANT), the [PRIMARY] connector will be 
used for primary connection, and the [SECONDARY] 
connector will be used for secondary (backup) 
connection. If the unit is unable to transmit signals 
through the [PRIMARY] connector for some reason 
(e.g., due to damage or accidental removal of the 
cable, or a failed network switch), the [SECONDARY] 
connector will automatically take over the 
connection. Refer to “About Redundant Networks” in 
the “About Connections” section (see page 14) for 
more information on redundant networks.
NOTE
• Use STP (shielded t wisted pair) cable to prevent 
electromagnetic interference. Make sure that the metal 
parts of the plugs are electrically connected to the STP 
cable shield by conductive tape or comparable means.
• Connect only Dante-compatible devices or 
GbE-compatible devices (including a computer).
E[LINK/ACT] Indicators
These indicators show the communication status of 
the [PRIMARY] and [SECONDARY] connectors.
They flash fast if the Ethernet cables are connected 
properly. 
F[1G] Indicators
These indicators light when the Dante network is 
functioning as Giga-bit Ethernet.
GGrounding screw
Grounding of chassis shall be sufficiently connected 
via a power supply cord as long as AC socket is 
grounded since the attached power supply cord is a 
triplex cable.In addition, connecting this screw to 
ground may prevent hum noise or interference noise.
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EFD
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About Connections
There are two ways to connect the Ri8-D/Ro8-D to a Dante 
network.
NOTE
A daisy chain connection is suitable for a simple system 
with a small number of devices. 
Use a star net work if a large number of devices are 
connected.
Daisy Chain Network
A daisy chain is a wiring scheme in which multiple devices 
are connected together in sequence. In this way, 
networking is simple and requires no network switches. 
If you connect a large number of devices, you must set a 
higher latency value to avoid skipping audio that could be 
caused by an increased delay in signal transfer among the 
devices. Also, 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.
Star Network
In a star network, each device is connected to a central 
network switch. Using a GbE-compatible network switch 
enables you to configure a wide-band, large-scale network. 
We recommend a network switch that features various 
functions to control and monitor the network (such as Qos, 
the ability to assign priority to data flows - e.g., clock 
synchronization or audio transmission on certain data 
circuits.)
With this topology, it is common to configure a redundant 
network so that an unexpected network problem will not 
affect any audio or otherwise stable communications.
About Redundant Networks
A redundant network consists of two circuits, a primary 
circuit and a secondary circuit. Normally, the network 
operates on the primary circuit. However, if the primary 
connection is broken, the secondary circuit will 
automatically take over communications. Therefore, using 
a redundant network with a star topology would increase 
communication stability relative to a daisy chain network.
01234EF
01234EF
1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8ON
1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8ON
CL5
Ri8-D (ID#1)
Ro8-D (ID#2)
SECONDARY PRIMARY
PRIMARY
11  2  3  4  5  6  7  8ON
11  2  3  4  5  6  7  8ON
Ri8-D (ID#1)
Ro8-D (ID#2)
1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8ON
11  2  3  4  5  6  7  8ON
11  2  3  4  5  6  7  8ON
CL5
01234EF
01234EF
Computer
Network switch A
Network switch B
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About Dante Controller
Dante Controller is a software application that allows 
configuration and audio routing of Dante networks. Use 
this application if you plan to connect or set up 
Dante-enabled devices that do not feature 
Ri8-D/Ro8-D-native support. Please download the latest 
Dante Controller from the following website.
Please note that Dante Controller Version 3.2.1 or later 
supports Ri8-D/Ro8-D. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/
To run Dante Controller, a computer must feature a 
GbE-compatible Ethernet connector.
Refer to the Dante Controller owner’s manual for details on 
Dante Controller.
In Dante Controller, make the following basic settings:
• [Network View]  → [Routing] →  I/O patching 
• [Network View]  → [Clock Status]  → Wo r d  c l o c k  m a s t e r  
setting
• [Device View]  → [Config]  → Sampling rate setting
Initializing the Ri8-D/Ro8-D
To return (initialize) the internal memor y to its factor y-set 
state, for example if you move the unit to a different 
location, proceed as follows.
1. Turn the unit off.
2. On the front panel, set DIP switch 5 and 6 
down (INITIALIZE).
3. Turn the unit on. During initialization, the [SYSTEM] and [SYNC] 
indicators remain turned off. When initialization is 
complete, each indicator lights up. 
4. Verify that initialization is completed, and  turn the unit off.
5. Set DIP switches 5 and 6 (REMOTE) according  to your setup.
6. Turn the unit on. The Dante settings and HA parameters will be 
initialized.
*1 “xx” refers to a UNIT ID value, and “nnnnnn” refers to the lo wer 
six digits of the Dante Primary MAC Address. Parameter Initialized setting
Dante Word Clock 4 8kHz (slave) Pull up/down 
None
Latency 1.0ms
Encoding PCM 24bit
SECONDARY Port Daisy Chain
IP Address Auto (Link Local)
Primary IP address 0.0.0.0
Secondary IP address 0.0.0.0
Device Label Y0xx-Yamaha-Ri8-D(Ro8-D)-
nnnnnn *1
Channel Label 
HA HA GAIN -6dB
+4 8VO ff
HPF Off, 80Hz
GAIN 
COMPENSATION Off, -6dB
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Head Amp Control
The Ri8-D head amplifiers can be remotely controlled 
from a host device, such as a compatible Yamaha digital 
mixing console. 
Control from an Ri8-D-native 
Device
The Ri8-D head amplifiers can be controlled remotely 
from an Ri8-D-native digital mixing console, such as a CL 
series product.
The connected Ri8-D-native device displays the model 
name and UNIT ID number of the corresponding Ri8-D 
unit to be controlled.
If you plan to connect a device that features Ri8-D-native 
support to monitor and control the head amplifiers, refer to 
the owner’s manual for the corresponding device.
Control from a Device That 
Does Not Feature Ri8-D-Native 
Support
This section explains how to configure the Ri8-D settings 
that are required to control the Ri8-D as AD8HR units 
from a device that does not feature Ri8-D-native support.
For more information, please refer to the “Dante-MY 
16-AUD & R Series HA Remote Control Guide” that is 
downloadable from the website listed below.http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/
NOTE
The follo wing Yamaha non-Ri 8-D-native devices enable 
you to control the Ri 8-D as AD8HRs. Insert the 
Dante-MY16-AUD card which is a firm ware controllable as 
AD 8HR into the Mini-YGDAI slot for connection.
M7CL, LS9, DM1000, DM2000, PM5D/DSP5D, 
DME64N/24N
Setting the DIP Switches
While the power to the unit is off, flip DIP switch 5 down 
and DIP switch 6 up.
NOTE
If REMOTE has been set to [AD8 HR], START UP MODE 
w ill be set to [RESUME] regardless of the DIP s witch 
setting.
Setting the UNIT ID
Setting the Ri8-D in [AD8HR] will set UNIT ID as virtual 
ID (as AD8HR Device ID).
If you combine Rio3224-D or Rio1608-D or add an 
AD8HR or SB168-ES in the network, make sure that the 
IDs are all unique. 
Set the Ri8-D correctly so that you can control it as 
AD8HRs. In addition, scene recall can be used to recall all 
head amplifier settings at once. Refer to the digital mixing 
console owner’s manual for details on head amplifier 
control.
Head Amplifier Parameters 
That Can be Monitored and 
Controlled
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Parameter Description
+4 8V Tu r n s  + 4
8V phantom po wer ON or 
OFF for each channel.
HA GAIN Adjusts gain from –6 dB to 66 dB in 
1-dB increments.
HPF Turns the high-pass filter ON or 
OFF.
HPF FREQ Adjusts the cutoff frequency of the 
high-pass filter (12 dB/Oct.) from 
20 Hz to 600 Hz in 60 steps.
METER 
(Ri 8-D-native device only) Displays a level meter for each 
input channel.
Device ID It displays Device ID 1–F (Device 
ID as AD8HR) assigned based on 
the UNIT ID.
+4 8V Master SW Displays the [+4
8V MASTER] 
s w itch ON/OFF status of the +4 8V 
phantom po wer supply.
Gain Compensation 
(Ri 8-D-native device only) Turns the Gain Compensation ON 
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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g
Symptom CausePossible Solution
The po wer  won’t turn on. 
The po wer indicator doesn’t light. The po
wer cable is connected improperly. Connect the po wer cable properly (see 
page 13).
The [POWER] s witch is not turned ON. Turn the [POWER] s witch ON. If the po wer still 
w ill not come on, refer the problem to your 
Yamaha dealer.
The unit is not receiving an input sig-
nal. The input cables are not connected properly. Connect the cables properly.
No signal is output from external devices. Output a signal from the source device and 
make sure that the SIG indicators on the appro-
priate channels will light. 
The internal head amplifier gain is not set to an 
appropriate level. Set the internal head amplifier gain to an appro-
priate level.
The DIP s witches are set to REFRESH, but the 
Ri 8-D-native device has not started up. Start the Ri
8-D-native device to send the setting 
to the Ri 8-D.
The input level is too lo w. A condenser microphone is connected. Turn the [+4 8V MASTER] switch ON.
Turn phantom po wer for the corresponding 
channel(s) ON from the Ri 8-D-native device.
The internal head amplifier gain is not set to an 
appropriate level. Set the internal head amplifier gain to an appro-
priate level.
No sound is heard. The cables are not connected properly. Connect the cables properly.
The DIP s witches are set to REFRESH, but the 
Ro 8-D-native device has not started up. Start the Ro8-D-native device to send the set-
ting to the Ro
8-D.
Output is muted. Unmute the output on the Ro8-D-native device.
The head amp cannot be controlled. The Ri 8-D has not been mounted on the RACK 
of the Ri 8-D-native device. Mount the Ri
8-D on the RACK of the 
Ri 8-D-native device.
Adjusting the internal head amp gain 
does not change the audio level. The Gain Compensation function is turned on.
If you are not using the Gain Compensation 
function, turn it off.
Adjustment of the [UNIT ID] rotary 
s w itc h or DIP s
witch set tings seems t
 o 
be ineffective. You may have adjusted the setting 
while the 
po wer is ON. Turn the po
wer OFF, then change the setting.
The Dante Controller does not recog-
nize an R-series unit. An incorrect value is assigned to the IP address 
for Dante. Use the DIP s
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Messages
Errors, warnings, and certain other types of information 
are displayed via the Ri8-D/Ro8-D front panel indicators. 
Messages are also displayed in the Dante Controller Error 
Status field.
Each indicator lights or flashes as described below:
Error Messages
If one of the following errors has occurred, the device will 
not operate. Until the error is resolved, the green SYSTEM 
indicator will be turned off, and all indicators for all I/O 
channels will continue to flash.In addition, certain errors 
will cause the red SYSTEM indicator to light or flash.  The following errors affect the settings or the hardware.
However, the device will still be usable. The green SYSTEM 
indicator will light, and all indicators for all I/O channels 
will work normally.
In addition, certain errors will cause the red SYSTEM 
indicator to light or flash. 
No call-out The indicator is off.
Light The indicator remains lit steadily.
Flash The indicator continues to flash.
Flash x2 The indi
cator flashes twice cyclically.
Flash x3 The indicator flashes  three times cyclically.
SYSTEM 
Indicators Description Possible Solution
An internal error has 
occurred. The device has 
failed. Contact your 
Yamaha dealer for 
repair. 
Communication 
cannot occur 
because the MAC 
address setting has 
been corrupted.
UNIT ID is not 
unique. Set a unique UNIT 
ID number w
ithin the 
Dante net work.
The device’s DIP 
s w itches are not set 
correctly. Check the DIP s
witch 
settings, and set 
them correctly.
Flash x2
Flash x3
Light
Flash
SYSTEM 
Indicators Description Possible Solution
The number of Dante 
transmit flo ws 
exceeded the limit. Reduce the number 
of flo
ws by, for exam-
ple, using Dante 
Controller to change 
some of the transmit 
flo ws to multicast.
The internal mem-
ory has been cor-
rupted. Use the front-panel 
DIP s
witches to set 
START UP MODE to 
REFRESH, then 
restart the unit. If the 
problem persists 
after setting START 
UP MODE back to 
RESUME, consult 
your Yamaha dealer.
You changed the 
positions of the 
device setting DIP 
s w itches or rotary 
s w itch, or changed 
the Dante settings 
from Dante Control-
ler.
Therefore, the posi-
tions of the device 
setting DIP s witches 
do not match the 
actual Dante set-
tings. If the Device Lock 
setting w
as enabled 
from Dante Control-
ler, disable the set-
ting, or check the 
device setting DIP 
s w itch positions, and 
set them to accom-
modate the current 
situation.
Flash
Light
Flash x3
Light
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Warning Messages
The indicators will light and/or flash as shown until the 
cause is resolved.
If the green [SYNC] indicator is unlit, the unit’s clock is 
unconfirmed.
If the green indicator is flashing, the unit is the clock 
master.
If the green indicator is lit, the unit is the clock slave and the 
clock is synchronized.
Information Messages
The indicators will remain lit and/or flashing cyclically to 
report the status.
If the orange [SYNC] indicator is unlit, the unit is operating 
normally.
If the green [SYNC] indicator is unlit, the unit's clock is 
unconfirmed.
SYNC Indicators Description Possible Solution The word clock is not 
set correctly. Set the clock mas-
ter and sampling 
frequency correctly 
on the Ri
8-D/ 
Ro 8-D-native 
device or in Dante 
Controller.
Dante Net work circuit 
is broken. Make sure that the 
Ethernet cables are 
not removed or 
short-circuited.
Other Dante-compatible 
devices cannot be 
found due to an 
incorrectly-
wired Dante 
Net work.Make sure that the 
Ethernet cables are 
connected cor-
rectly.
SYNC Indicators Description Possible Solution A non-GbE-compatible 
device is connected. When transferring 
audio via Dante, 
use device that 
supports GbE.
The [SECONDARY] 
connector has taken 
over communications 
during redundant 
net work operation. Check the circuit 
connected to the 
[PRIMARY] 
connector.
An abnormality has 
occurred on the circuit 
connected to the 
[SECONDARY] 
connector during 
redundant net work 
operation. Check the circuit 
connected to the 
[SECONDARY] 
connector.
Flash
Flash x2
Flash x3
Light
Light 
or 
flash
Flash
Light 
or 
flash
Flash x2
Light 
or 
flash
SYNC Indicators Description Explanation
Synchronizing on a 
Dante network
Please  wait until 
started has 
completed or until 
the unit has finished 
synchronization. 
It may take up to 45 
seconds for 
completion.
Waiting to receive 
setting data If START UP 
MODE is set to 
REFRESH on the 
R-series unit, the 
input/output w
ill be 
muted until the unit 
receives setting 
data after it starts 
up.
The unit is functioning 
correctly as the  word 
clock master. The unit is operat-
ing as the 
word 
clock master.
The unit is functioning 
correctly as the  word 
clock slave. The unit is 
operating as the 
clock slave and the 
clock is 
synchronized.
Light
Flash
Light 
						

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