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AW1600 Owner's Manual Appendix Input library list Refer to "InputLibraryList.xls" in the Excel folder. Mastering library list Refer to "MasteringLibraryList.xls" in the Excel folder. EQ library list These are the preset equalizer settings provided by the library. Refer to "EQLibraryList.xls" in the Excel folder. HINT The EQ programs were programmed for recording acoustic musical instruments. If you are using them for a sampler, synthesizer, or rhythm machine, adjust the parameters accordingly. Dynamics Parameters Dynamics processors are generally used to correct or control signal levels. However, you can also use them creatively to shape the volume envelope of a sound. The AW1600 features comprehensive dynamics processors for all the input channels, tape returns, and the bus and stereo outputs. These processors allow you to compress, expand, compress-expand (compand), gate, or duck the signals passing through the mixer, giving you unparalleled sonic quality and flexibility. Compressor (Figure) Output Level Compression ratio = 2:1 Threshold = -20dB Knee = hard Input Level A compressor provides a form of automatic level control. By attenuating high levels, thus effectively reducing the dynamic range, the compressor makes it much easier to control signals and set appropriate fader levels. Reducing the dynamic range also means that recording levels can be set higher, therefore improving the signal-to-noise performance. Compressor (CMP) parameters: (Table) Parameter Value Threshold (dB) -54 to 0 (55 points) Ratio 1.0, 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 1.7, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 8.0, 10, 20, infinity (16 points) Attack (ms) 0 to 120 (121 points) Outgain (dB) 0 to +18 (36 points) Knee hard,1,2,3,4,5 (6 points) Release (ms) 6 ms to 46.1 sec (160 points) (Table End) Threshold determines the level of input signal required to trigger the compressor. Signals at a level below the threshold pass through unaffected. Signals at and above the threshold level are compressed by the amount specified using the Ratio parameter. The trigger signal is determined using the KEYIN SOURCE parameter. Ratio controls the amount of compression-the change in output signal level relative to change in input signal level. With a 2:1 ratio, for example, a 10 dB change in input level (above the threshold) results in a 5 dB change in output level. For a 5:1 ratio, a 10 dB change in input level (above the threshold) results in a 2 dB change in output level. Attack controls how soon the signal is compressed once the compressor has been triggered. With a fast attack time, the signal is compressed almost immediately. With a slow attack time, the initial transient of a sound passes through unaffected. Out Gain sets the compressor's output signal level. Compression tends to reduce the average signal level. Out Gain can be used to counter this level reduction and set an appropriate level for the next stage in the audio path. Knee sets the transition of the signal at the threshold. With a hard knee, the transition between uncompressed and compressed signal is immediate. With the softest knee, knee5, the transition starts before the signal reaches the threshold and gradually ends above the threshold. Release determines how soon the compressor returns to its normal gain once the trigger signal level drops below the threshold. If the release time is too short, the gain will recover too quickly causing level pumping-noticeable gain fluctuations. If it is set too long, the compressor may not have time to recover before the next high level signal appears, and it will be compressed incorrectly. Expander (Figure) Output Level Expansion ratio = 2:1 Knee = knee5 Threshold = -10dB Input Level An expander is another form of automatic level control. By attenuating the signal below the threshold, the expander reduces low-level noise and effectively increases the dynamic range of the recorded material. Expander (EXP) parameters: (Table) Parameter Value Threshold (dB) -54 to 0 (55 points) Ratio 1.0, 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 1.7, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 8.0, 10, 20, infinity (16 points) Attack (ms) 0 to 120 (121 points) Outgain (dB) 0 to +18 (36 points) Knee hard,1,2,3,4,5 (6 points) Release (ms) 6 ms to 46.1 sec (160 points) (Table End) Threshold determines the level of input signal required to trigger the expander. Signals above the threshold pass through unaffected. Signals at and below the threshold level are attenuated by the amount specified using the Ratio parameter. The trigger signal is determined using the KEYIN SOURCE parameter. Ratio controls the amount of expansion-the change in output signal level relative to change in input signal level. With a 1:2 ratio, for example, a 5 dB change in input level (below the threshold) results in a 10 dB change in output level. For a 1:5 ratio, a 2 dB change in input level (below the threshold) results in a 10 dB change in output level. Attack controls how soon the signal is expanded once the expander has been triggered. With a fast attack time, the signal is expanded almost immediately. With a slow attack time, the initial transient of a sound passes through unaffected. Out Gain sets the expander's output signal level. Knee sets the transition of the signal at the threshold. With a hard knee, the transition between unexpanded and expanded signal is immediate. With the softest knee, knee5, the transition starts before the signal reaches the threshold and gradually ends above the threshold. Release determines how soon the expander returns to its normal gain once the trigger signal level drops below the threshold. Compander (Figure) Output Level Width Threshold Input Level A compander is a compressor-expander-a combination of signal compression and expansion. The compander attenuates the input signal above the threshold as well as the level below the width. For very dynamic material, this program allows you to retain the dynamic range without having to be concerned with excessive output signal levels and clipping. CompanderH (CPH) and CompanderS (CPS) parameters: (Table) Parameter Value Threshold (dB) -54 to 0 (55 points) Ratio 1.0, 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 1.7, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 8.0, 10, 20 (15 points) Attack (ms) 0 to 120 (121 points) Outgain (dB) -18 to 0 (36 points) Width (dB) 1 to 90 (90 points) Release (ms) 6 ms to 46.1 sec (160 points) (Table End) Threshold determines the level of input signal required to trigger the compander. Signals above the threshold pass through unaffected. Signals at and below the threshold level are attenuated by the amount specified using the Ratio parameter. The trigger signal is determined using the KEYIN SOURCE parameter. Ratio controls the amount of companding-the change in output signal level relative to change in input signal level. With a 2:1 ratio, for example, a 10 dB change in input level (above the threshold) results in a 5 dB change in output level. The hard compander (CPH) has a fixed ratio of 5:1 for expansion and the soft compander (CPS) has a fixed ratio of 1.5:1 for expansion. Attack controls how soon the signal is companded once the compander has been triggered. With a fast attack time, the signal is companded almost immediately. With a slow attack time, the initial transient of a sound passes through unaffected. Out Gain sets the compander's output signal level. Width is used to determine the distance, in decibels, between the expander and the compressor. With a width of 90 dB, the expander is effectively switched off and the compander is simply a compressor-limiter. With a smaller width (30dB) and a high threshold (0dB), the compander is an expander-compressor-limiter. Release determines how soon the compander returns to its normal gain once the trigger signal level drops below the threshold. Gate and Ducking (Figure) Output Level Threshold = -10dB Range = -30dB Range = -70dB Input Level Output Level Threshold = -20dB Range = -30dB Input Level A gate, or noise gate is an audio switch used to mute signals below a set threshold level. It can be used to suppress background noise and hiss from valve (tube) amps, effects pedals, and microphones. Ducking is used to automatically reduce the levels of one signal when the level of a source signal exceeds a specified threshold. It is used for voice-over applications where, for example, level of background music is automatically reduced, allowing an announcer to be heard clearly. Gate (GAT) and Ducking (DUK) parameters: (Table) Parameter Value Threshold (dB) -54 to 0 (55 points) Range (dB) -70 to 0 (71 points) Attack (ms) 0 to 120 (121 points) Hold (ms) 0.02 ms to 2.14 sec (216 points) Decay (ms) 6 ms to 46.1 sec (160 points) (Table End) Threshold sets the level at which the gate closes, cutting off the signal. Signals above the threshold level pass through unaffected. Signals at or below the threshold cause the gate to close. For ducking, trigger signal levels at and above the threshold level activate ducking, and the signal level is reduced to a level set by the Range parameter. The trigger signal is determined using the KEYIN SOURCE parameter. Range controls the level to which the gate closes. It can be used to reduce the signal level rather than cut it completely. At a setting of -70 dB, the gate closes completely when the input signal falls below the threshold. At a setting of -30 dB, the gate only closes so far allowing an attenuated signal through. At a setting of 0 dB, the gate has no effect. When signals are gated abruptly, the sudden cutoff can sound odd. For ducking, a setting of -70 dB causes the signal to be virtually cutoff. At a setting of -30 dB the signal is ducked by 30 dB. At a setting of 0 dB, the duck has no effect. Attack determines how fast the gate opens when the signal exceeds the threshold level. Slow attack times can be used to remove the initial transient edge of percussive sounds. Too slow an attack time makes some signals sound backwards. For ducking, this controls how soon the signal is ducked once the duck has been triggered. With a fast attack time, the signal is ducked almost immediately. With a slow attack time, ducking fades the signal. Too fast an attack time may sound abrupt. Hold sets how long the gate stays open or the ducking remains active once the trigger signal has fallen below the threshold level. Decay controls how fast the gate closes once the hold time has expired. A longer decay time produces a more natural gating effect, allowing the natural decay of an instrument to pass through. For ducking, this determines how soon the ducker returns to its normal gain after the hold time has expired. Dynamics library list These are the preset dynamics settings provided by the AW1600. For details on the function of each parameter, refer to page 182. 001 A.Dr.BD (CMP) 002 A.Dr.BD (EXP) 003 A.Dr.BD (GAT) 004 A.Dr.BD (CPH) Use these presets to apply CMP, EXP, GAT, or CPH respectively to the bass drum of an acoustic drum kit. 005 A.Dr.SN (CMP) 006 A.Dr.SN (EXP) 007 A.Dr.SN (GAT) 008 A.Dr.SN (CPS) These presets modify preset programs 1 to 4 for use with a snare drum. 009 A.Dr.Tom (EXP) Expander for acoustic toms automatically reduces the volume when the toms are not played, helping to differentiate the bass and snare drums clearly. 010 A.Dr.OverTop (CPS) Soft compander to emphasize the attack and ambience of cymbals using overhead microphones. It automatically reduces the volume when the cymbals are not played, helping differentiate the bass and snare drums clearly. 011 E.B.finger (CMP) Compressor to equalize the attack and volume level of a finger-picked electric bass guitar. 012 E.B.slap (CMP) Compressor to equalize the attack and volume level of a slap electric bass guitar. 013 Syn.Bass (CMP) Compressor to adjust and/or emphasize the level of a synth bass. 014 Piano1 (CMP) 015 Piano2 (CMP) Piano1 brightens the sound to make it stand out slightly. Piano2 uses a deeper threshold setting, producing a more consistent overall level and sense of attack. 016 E.Guitar (CMP) Suitable for electric guitar chording or arpeggios. Try various adjustments depending on your tone or playing style. 017 A.Guitar (CMP) Compressor intended for acoustic guitar playing rhythm chords or arpeggios. 018 Strings1 (CMP) 019 Strings2 (CMP) 020 Strings3 (CMP) Compressor suitable for strings. Numbers 19 and 20 can also be used on low-range instruments (cello, contrabass). 021 BrassSection (CMP) Compressor intended for brass sounds with fast and strong attack. 022 Syn.Pad (CMP) This has a restraining effect on sounds that tend to become diffuse. For example, this is ideal for some rich-sounding synth pads that conversely lack definition. 023 SamplingPerc (CPS) 024 Sampling BD (CMP) 025 Sampling SN (CMP) 026 Hip Comp (CPS) It is effective to apply these programs to sampled sounds (such as from a CD-ROM) that are used among acoustic instruments, so that they will not seem to lack power and clarity. Four variations are provided; for Perc, BD, SN, and for looped materials (Hip Comp). 027 Solo Vocal1 (CMP) 028 Solo Vocal2 (CMP) These are variations that are suitable for solo vocal sources. 029 Chorus (CMP) This variation of Vocal is suitable for choruses. 030 Compander(H) (CPH) 031 Compander(S) (CPS) A template for the compander program. 032 Click Erase (EXP) Expander to remove click track sounds that may bleed out of the monitor headphones the musicians are using. 033 Announcer (CPH) Hard compander reduces the level during the interval between the words, making the voice sound even. 034 Easy Gate (GAT) A template for the gate program. 035 BGM Ducking (DUK) Ducking background music for voiceovers, typically keyed from the announcer's channel. 036 Limiter 1 (CPS) 037 Limiter 2 (CMP) A limiter template. 1 has a slow release, and 2 is a peak stopping type. 038 Total Comp1 (CMP) 039 Total Comp2 (CMP) 040 Total Comp3 (CMP) Since these presets are effective in restraining the overall level or improving the overall definition, it is useful to apply them to the stereo output during mixdown. You can apply theses presets to a stereo source, and adjust them to create interesting effects. Effects library list The following table lists the preset effects programs. See "Effects Parameters" (-> p. 188) for detailed parameter information. Effects programs that use the HQ. PITCH effect can be used only with Effect 2. Refer to "EffectsLibraryList.xls" in the Excel folder. Effects Parameters Refer to "EffectsParameters.xls" in the Excel folder. Sample library list This is a list of the sample libraries that are installed on the internal hard disk when the AW1600 is shipped from the factory. Refer to "SampleLibraryList.xls" in the Excel folder. Troubleshooting Power does not turn on, operation not possible Power does not turn on Is the AC adaptor connected to an AC outlet of the correct voltage? Is the POWER switch turned ON? If the power still does not turn on, please contact your Yamaha dealer. LCD display is dim or dark Use the contrast knob located at the lower right of the screen to adjust the contrast. Can't use the [DATA/JOG] dial to control on-screen parameters The [JOG ON] key may be on. Some parameters cannot be operated in certain states, such as while the recorder is running. No sound No sound, or sound is too faint Are speakers or headphones connected correctly? Is your amp and other external devices turned on? Are you using connection cables with built-in resistors? Does the stereo output channel meter move? Is the stereo output channel fader raised? Is it turned on? The EQ gain may be set to an extremely low value. The dynamics processor may be set to an extreme threshold or ratio. If you are connecting an electric guitar, is it connected to the Hi-Z jack? Is the attenuator of the EQ screen or VIEW screen raised? -> Check the level (meter movement) in the METER page of the VIEW screen. -> If you press the [SEL] key in the MONITOR screen INIT page, that channel will be initialized to default values that allow sound to be output. -> If DIGITAL IN is set to other than DISABLE in the UTILITY screen D.IN HDD page, and no signal is being input to the DIGITAL INPUT jack, a message of "WRONG WORD CLOCK" will appear, and sound will not be output. Input sound is not output Is the signal from the external device being input? The connection cable from the external device may be broken. Are cables connected to both the MIC/LINE INPUT 8 XLR/TRS connector and the HI-Z connector? Is the [GAIN] knob set to an appropriate level? Is the input channel fader raised? Is it turned on? The input channel may have been set to DIGITAL IN. When recording, is the recording-destination track fader (which adjusts the monitor level) raised? -> If you are recording, the sound of that input channel will not be heard during playback. Recorded sound is not output Has audio data been recorded on the recorder? Is the virtual track set to the track that was recorded? A recorded region shorter than 10 msec will not be played back. Tracks 1-16 will not play back if the AW1600 is in Stereo Track, Sound Clip, or Audio CD playback mode. Can't play back the STEREO track Is the stereo track turned on in the MONITOR screen ST.TRACK page? Metronome cannot be heard The metronome sound is normally sent only to the MONITOR OUT and headphones. The metronome will not sound while the recorder is stopped. In Sound Clip mode, the metronome will sound only during recording. Can't record, something is wrong with the recorded sound Can't record Is there sufficient free space on the internal hard disk? -> You can check the remaining recordable time by setting the counter display to REMAIN in the SONG screen SETUP page. The song may be protected. The stereo track may be in playback mode. Is the input signal routed appropriately to the recorder? Check the recording-source and recording-destination in the QUICK NAVIGATE page RECORD screen? DIGITAL REC may have been turned OFF in the UTILITY screen D.IN.HDD page. Please read and understand the copyright warning (-> p. 6) before using digital input signals. Can't record on the STEREO track It is not possible to record on the STEREO track while recording on other tracks. Noise is present in the recorded signal The oscillator may be functioning. Does the word clock setting match for the AW1600 and the external device(s)? Go to the RECORD screen in the Quick Navigate section and check the recording-source and recording-destination. Can't select a record track The number of 24-bit song tracks that can be recorded or played simultaneously is limited. Something wrong with the sound Signal from the INPUT 8 jack is too loud A conventional line-level signal may be connected to the Hi-Z jack. Sound is distorted Is the [GAIN] knob set correctly? The connection cable from the external device may be broken. The fader of the input channel or monitor channel may be raised excessively. The stereo output channel fader may be raised excessively. The stereo output channel attenuator may be raised excessively. The EQ or dynamics processor may have been set to produce an extreme gain boost. Did you record at an appropriate level? -> Go to the VIEW screen METER page and check the level (meter movement). Is the word clock setting correct for both the AW1600 and the external device(s)? An effect such as Distortion or Amp Simulate may be in use. The volume of a particular channel increases or decreases Are the dynamics processor settings appropriate? A scene recall may be specified in the SONG screen TEMPO page. Can't store a scene The store-destination scene may be protected. A scene cannot be stored in scene number 00. Can't reproduce a scene One or more channels may be set to Recall Safe. Can't save to a library It is not possible to save to the factory-preset libraries. Meters move even though the faders are lowered The meter display may be set to PRE FADER. Moving a fader does not change the level In the VIEW screen FADER page, check whether the display moves in correspondence with fader operations. -> You cannot control the level until the panel fader position matches the position shown in the display. In the UTILITY screen PREFER page, is FADER FLIP set appropriately? -> When the power is turned on, FADER FLIP will be set to TRACK. The fader may be set to PRE FADE in AUX. Pairing was specified, but the signal is monaural Is the odd-numbered channel panned far left and the even-numbered channel panned far right? Pairing was specified, but the signal phase does not match Even when channels are paired, the phase setting is not linked. Signal is delayed An effect such as delay may be inserted. Can't use the internal effects Effect BYPASS may be turned ON. The effect may have been inserted into a different channel. Are the level of EFF.RTN 1, 2 faders raised? 019. HQ. Pitch can be used only with EFFECT 2. These do not affect the stereo track, sound clip, or audio CD playback. Playback pitch is wrong VARI PITCH may be adjusted. Is the synchronized external device operating on the same sampling frequency (44.1 kHz)? Is the master device operating in a stable way? You may have executed the EDIT screen PITCH command. Is an effect such as HQ.Pitch or Dual Pitch selected for a monitor channel? Recorder operations When you press the [PLAY] key it blinks, and playback does not occur Is the AW1600 set to MTC SLAVE? -> Access the UTILITY screen MIDI 2 page, and check the setting. Something goes wrong with the sound when you use the [FF] key or [REW] key Differences in the number of simultaneously played tracks will affect the way in which the sound is heard when these controls are operated. Can't edit a recorded track The song may be protected. Have you selected the virtual track that you recorded? Editing results are not heard in the sound Have you selected the virtual track that you recorded? Are you using the appropriate editing command? Counter display is not 0 when you return to the beginning of the song The display mode may be set to REMAIN (remaining recording time). If the display mode is set to REL (relative time), the start point may be specified. -> Go to the SONG screen SETUP, POINT page and check the settings. Display indicates DISK FULL, MEMORY FULL, or REGION FULL, and you cannot record or edit There is insufficient free space, or too many recording regions. Erase unneeded tracks and then perform the Optimize operation to obtain more free space. If the "DISK FULL" message appears, erase unneeded songs, sample libraries, or WAV files located under the "Transport" folder. The WAV files under the "Transport" folder can be erased from your computer when the USB Storage mode is engaged. The display indicates DISK BUSY during playback The recorded data might be so fragmented that the read speed is significantly reduced. It might be necessary to backup all hard disk data to your computer and then re-initialize the hard disk. Sampler operations When you press a pad there is no sound, or the wrong bank is heard Have you selected a bank to which the waveform is assigned? A bank change may have been specified in the SONG screen TEMPO page. The sound is not what you loaded, or the sound is different depending on whether you are stopped or playing If the playback mode is set to LOOP, the sound will play according to the monitor tempo specified in the SAMPLE screen SETUP page while the recorder is stopped, and will play according to the song tempo while the recorder is playing. The sound you loaded only plays part of the way Have you made trim settings to shorten the Start-End region? If the playback mode is set to GATE, the sample will play only while you continue pressing the pad. If the playback mode is set to LOOP and Slice is turned off, the sample will play only for the length of a measure. The display indicates MEMORY FULL, and you can't import Access the SAMPLE screen MEMORY page, and check the amount of used memory. Execute ERASE or EXTRACT to increase the amount of free memory. WAV files to be imported are not displayed Have you copied WAV files with a different bit depth from the song? 16-bit WAV files will not be displayed for a 24-bit song, and 24-bit WAV files will not be displayed for a 16-bit song. WAV files with sampling frequency other than 44.1 kHz will also not be displayed. MIDI operations Can't exchange MIDI data Are the MIDI cables or USB cables connected correctly? A MIDI cable or USB cable may be broken. Is the power turned on for the transmitting and receiving devices? Do the channel settings match for the transmitted and receiving devices? Have the appropriate settings been made in the UTILITY screen MIDI 1/2 pages? -> Select the connector and port to be used (MIDI connector, USB connector port 1/2) in the MIDI 1 page. Is a scene assigned to the program change number being transmitted? If a USB connection is being used, is the required USB-MIDI driver properly installed on your computer? MTC messages are not transmitted In the UTILITY screen MIDI 2 page, has the MTC button been turned on? Is MTC SYNC set to MASTER? The AW1600 does not synchronize to incoming MTC messages Is the MIDI cable connected to the MIDI IN connector? In the UTILITY screen MIDI 2 page, has MTC MODE been set to SLAVE? Is the connector and port to be used (MIDI connector, USB connector port 1/2) selected in the UTILITY screen MIDI 1 page? MTC synchronization drifts Is a large amount of MIDI data (notes etc.) being received together with the MTC messages? Does the frame rate match between the AW1600 and the external device? In the UTILITY screen MIDI 2 page, the OFST (offset) may have been set. If jumps occur in the synchronized time, change the AVRG setting in the UTILITY screen MIDI 2 page, and try again. MMC messages is not transmitted Is the MIDI cable connected to the MIDI OUT connector? In the UTILITY screen MIDI 1 page, has MMC MODE been set to MASTER? Does the DEVICE NO. match? Can't receive MMC messages Is the MIDI cable connected to the MIDI IN connector? In the UTILITY screen MIDI 2 page, has MMC MODE been set to SLAVE? Does the DEVICE NO. match? Can't use the preset remote settings Depending on the sequencer that you want to control, you may need to make settings on the sequencer. For details, refer to page 209. Select the connector and port to be used (MIDI connector, USB connector port 1/2) in the UTILITY screen MIDI 1 page. Song operations Can't save a file Is there sufficient space on the internal hard disk to create a new song? Did you perform the correct shut-down procedure when you last turned off the power? -> Disconnecting the power without performing the shutdown operation will shorten the lifespan of the hard disk and CD-RW drive, may damage the hard disk and CD-RW drive and disc, and may result in loss of data. Is the internal hard disk be subjected to strong physical shock? AW2816 backup files cannot be saved Songs with a large data size cannot be saved. Try executing the Optimize function from the SONG screen LIST page. Song file size is unnaturally large Even after you use recorder editing operations to erase a track or other data, that sound file will remain on the disk. Execute the Optimize command in the SONG screen LIST page. CD operations Can't create an audio CD Is CD-R/RW media inserted? The inserted CD-R may have already been finalized. Is a signal recorded on the stereo track? The stereo track must be at least four seconds long. Have you saved a song after the stereo track has been recorded? An audio CD you created does not play back on a conventional player An audio CD you created you not play back on a conventional player unless the disc has been finalized. Audio recorded on CD-RW media does not play back on some players In order for audio data recorded on CD-RW media to be played back, the player must support CD-RW. Contact the manufacturer of the player regarding CD-RW support. The sound skips while playing an audio CD that you created Depending on the CD-R media you use, there may be differences in the quality of the completed CD. WAV File Transfer To and From a Computer The computer doesn't recognize the AW1600 hard disk Is the USB cable properly connected? Is your computer running the appropriate operating system? -> Windows XP Professional/Home Edition SP1 or higher, or Mac OS X 10.3 or higher. Operation is not guaranteed with other operating systems. Is the USB storage mode turned ON? Can't find WAV files copied from the computer to the Transport folder Have you copied WAV files with a different bit depth from the song? Have you copied WAV files with sampling frequency other than 44.1 kHz? Can't find WAV files copied from the computer to the Audio folder Did you change the bit depth of the WAV file when editing it with waveform editing software? -> For 24-bit songs audio data is saved in the Audio folder in 32-bit WAV file format. Have you changed the file name? Did you copy the file(s) to a different folder? Can't copy files from the computer Files larger than 4 GB cannot be copied. An error message appears when disconnecting the AW1600 from a Windows computer Before turning the USB storage mode OFF, remove the device via the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon in the taskbar. Close all AW1600 windows before removing the device via the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon. Pitch Fix operations Can't hear any pitch change? Make sure that RATE is NOT set to "000." Make sure that BYPASS is off. The voice is not recognized When the voice is high, set TYPE to FEMALE; when it is low, set TYPE to MALE. Pitch correction doesn't sound right In some cases, pitch correction may sound unnatural - especially for parts sung with vibrato. To make the pitch-corrected vocal sound more natural and subtle, set DETECT to a relatively short value and set RATE to a relatively slow value. Display message list Refer to "DisplayMessageList.xls" in the Excel folder. About the CD-ROM included with the AW1600 Special Notices The software and this owner's manual are the exclusive copyrights of Yamaha Corporation. Copying of the software or reproduction of this manual in whole or in part by any means is expressly forbidden without the written consent of the manufacturer. Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software and documentation and cannot be held responsible for the results of the use of this manual and the software. This disk is a CD-ROM. Do not attempt to play the disk on an audio CD player. Doing so may result in irreparable damage to your audio CD player. Future upgrades of application and system software and any changes in specifications and functions will be announced separately. Contents of the CD-ROM The included CD-ROM contains a backup file that you can use to restore the AW1600 to its factory-set condition, setting files that let you use the AW1600's MIDI Remote function with various DAW software, and a USB MIDI driver that is necessary to allow MIDI message transmission and reception via the USB connector. (Table) Folder/file name Software name Contents AW16_000.TAR Demo song Backup file for restoring the internal hard disk to its factory-set condition. Sample library Remote Cubase/Nuendo remote setup file Setting file for remotely controlling the Cubase/Nuendo software from the AW1600. Logic preference file Setting file for remotely controlling the Logic software from the AW1600. SONAR template file (Windows only) Setting file for remotely controlling the SONAR software from the AW1600. USBdrv_ Yamaha USB MIDI Driver Driver file for exchanging MIDI messages between the AW1600 and a computer via a USB cable. (Table End) Installing USB MIDI driver If you are connecting the AW1600 to your computer via a USB cable for MIDI message transmission and reception, you need to install the Yamaha USB MIDI driver. System Requirements OS: Windows XP Professional/Home Edition SP1 or higher, or Mac OS X 10.3 or higher Installing on Windows XP 1 Start your computer to launch Windows, then log in as Administrator. 2 Click the [Start] button, and then click [Control Panel]. If the control panel appears as "Pick a category", click "Switch to Classic View" in the upper left of the window. All control panels and icons will be displayed. 3 Go to [System Hardware] -> [Driver signatures] -> [Driver signature options], select "Ignore - Install software without asking for confirmation," and then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK] to close the "System Properties" window, and then click the Close button to close the "Control Panel" window. 5 Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 6 First, make sure the POWER switch on the AW1600 is set to STANDBY, then use a USB cable to connect the USB connector of the computer to the USB connector of the AW1600. When the AW1600 is turned on, the computer automatically displays the "Found New Hardware Wizard." 7 If the "Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software?" is displayed, select "No, not this time", and then click [Next]. 8 Select "Install software automatically (recommended) (I)," and then click [Next]. The system starts the installation. NOTE Some computers may take a few minutes to show this screen. 9 When the installation is complete, the system displays "Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard." Click [Finish]. NOTE Some computers may take about a few minutes to show this screen after the installation is complete. 10 Restart the computer. The driver has been installed. Installing on Macintosh computer 1 Start your computer, then log in as Administrator. To confirm that the Administrator account is available, select [System Preferences], then [Users (Account)]. 2 Double-click the "USBdrv_" folder on the included CD-ROM. 3 Double-click "YAMAHA USB-MIDI Driver v1.*****.mpkg" (***** represents the version number). An "Authenticate" window opens, prompting the password. If the window does not prompt you to enter the password, click the lock icon. 4 Enter the password for the Administrator's account. If you have not set the password, click [OK]. The "Welcome to the YAMAHA USBMIDI Driver Installer" window is displayed. 5 Click [Continue]. The "Select a Destination" is displayed. 6 Select a destination for the driver installation, then click [Continue]. The message "Installing this software requires 100MB of disk space" may appear. However, the actual required free disk space is 2MB. 7 A window opens, displaying the message "Click install to perform a basic installation of this software." Click [Install]. If the driver has already been installed, the [Upgrade] button is displayed instead of the [Install] button. The driver is installed, and message "The software was successfully installed" is displayed. 8 Click the [Close] button. The driver installation is complete. You can check the following locations to confirm that the driver has been installed: Library -> Audio -> MIDI Drivers -> YAMAHAUSBMIDIDriver.plugin Library -> PreferencePanes -> YAMAHAUSBMIDIPatch.prefPane Restoring the internal hard disk to the factory-set condition In order to restore the internal hard disk to the factory-set condition, you will need to perform the following two procedures. 1 Initialize the internal hard disk 2 Load the demo song and sample library Initializing the internal hard disk Initialize the internal hard disk. (-> p. 168) When you initialize the internal hard disk, the system settings will return to their factory-set state. NOTE Executing this operation will erase all data from the internal hard disk, and the data cannot be recovered. We recommend you to backup all data on the internal hard disk to a computer before executing this operation. Loading the demo song and sample library You can load the demo song and sample library from the included CD-ROM to restore the AW1600 to its factory-set condition. 1 Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-RW drive of the AW1600. 2 In the Work Navigate section, repeatedly press the [CD] key to access the CD screen RESTORE page. 3 Make sure that the cursor is located at the READ CD INFO button, and press the [ENTER] key. Loading from the CD-ROM will begin. When loading is finished, the contents of the display will change as follows. 4 Move the cursor to the DISABLE button and press the [ENTER] key. The DISABLE button will change to ENABLE, and the symbol at the right of the list will change to "Black O". 5 Move the cursor to the PAD button and press the [ENTER] key. Once again, loading from the CD-ROM will begin. When loading is finished, the contents of the display will change as follows. 6 Move the cursor to the ALL button and press the [ENTER] key. 7 Move the cursor to the DISABLE button and press the [ENTER] key. The DISPLAY button will change to ENABLE, and all symbols at the right of the list will change to "Black O". This selects all songs and sample libraries. 8 Move the cursor to the EXECUTE button and press the [ENTER] key. 9 A popup window will ask you for confirmation, so move the cursor to the OK button or CANCEL button, and press the [ENTER] key. While the Restore operation is being executed, the state of progress will be shown in a popup window. When this popup window closes, the operation has been completed. Installing a remote file Supported DAW software Windows Logic Platinum 5.5.1 (*1) Cubase SX 3.0.1 Nuendo 3.0.1 Sonar 4.0.1 Producer Edition Macintosh Logic Pro 7.0.1 (*1) Cubase SX 3.0.1 Nuendo 3.0.1 Protools TDM 6.7 (*2) *1 Use the setting file from the included CD-ROM to map the AW1600's faders/[TRACK SEL] keys/transport keys to the Logic key commands. Track assignments must be made within Logic as appropriate for your system. *2 Select the CS-10 settings as the MIDI controller type. For details on the CS-10 settings, ask Digidesign. Windows users NOTE In order to use a remote file, the corresponding software must be installed. Please be aware that the menu names and screens that appear in the explanation below may differ depending on the software you are using. Installing the Cubase/Nuendo remote setup file 1 Start up Cubase/Nuendo. 2 In the menu bar, select [Devices] menu -> [Device Setup...]. 3 The Device Setup window will appear. Select [Add Device] -> [Generic Remote]. 4 The Generic Remote setting display will appear. Set the "MIDI Input" and "MIDI Output" filed. (Figure) MIDI Output : your MIDI output device MIDI Input : your MIDI input device NOTE The content that is shown for "MIDI Input" and "MIDI Output" will depend on the MIDI device(s) you are using. For details, refer to the owner's manual for the MIDI device(s) you are using. 5 Click the [Import] button. 6 A dialog box like the following will appear. Select the Cubase/Nuendo remote setup file (Yamaha AW1600 Remote.xml) from the included CD-ROM, and click the [Open] button. 7 Close the Device Setup window. Fader and [TRACK SEL] key operations can be used to control Cubase/Nuendo audio tracks. Create new projects with more than 16 audio tracks. Installing the Logic preference file 1 Start up Logic. 2 In the menu bar, select [Options] menu -> [Preferences] -> [Key Commands...]. 3 The Key Commands window will open. In the menu bar, select [Options] -> [Import Key Commands...]. 4 A dialog box will appear. Select the Logic preference file (Logic32.prf) from the included CD-ROM, and click the [Open] button. When you import the file, the following settings will be made. * Please note that all the previously-specified key commands will be initialized. If you do not want to change your existing user key command settings, you can manually make the MIDI channel and CC# settings shown above. Installing the SONAR template file 1 Copy the SONAR template file from the included CD-ROM to the folder in which SONAR is installed. 2 Start up SONAR. 3 In the menu bar, select [File] menu -> [Open]. 4 The "Open file" dialog box will appear. Choose Cakewalk template files as the type of file to be loaded. From the list in the dialog box, choose "Yamaha AW1600 Remote" and click the [OK] button. 5 In the menu bar, select [Option] -> [MIDI Devices]. 6 The MIDI Ports window will open. In the Input Ports field, assign the MIDI device that you are using. If you changed the track structure from the default settings of the template ... With the Yamaha AW1600 Remote template started, click the [CONFIG] button in the StudioWare panel window. A cluster will open at the right. Drag the [SET MIDI First Track] knob to the first track number of the MIDI tracks. * If you use this template, you will not be able to control the tracks correctly from the AW1600 unless the MIDI tracks are continuous from 1 to 16. * If you set the value to an invalid track (an unused track), the panel knobs, buttons, or sliders may be shaded. If this occurs, set the value back to the correct track. Macintosh users NOTE In order to use a remote file, the corresponding software must be installed. Please be aware that the menu names and screens that appear in the explanation below may differ depending on the software you are using. Installing the Cubase/Nuendo remote setup file For Cubase/Nuendo, the procedure is the same as for the Windows version. (-> p. 212). Installing the Logic Pro preference file 1 Start up Logic Pro. 2 In the menu bar, select [Logic Pro] menu -> [Preferences] -> [Key Commands...]. 3 The Key Commands window will open. In the menu bar, select [Options] -> [Import Key Commands]. 4 A dialog box will appear. Select the Logic preference file (Logic Preferences) from the included CD-ROM, and click the [Open] button. When you import the file, the following settings will be made. * Please note that all the previously-specified key commands will be initialized. If you do not want to change your existing user key command settings, you can manually make the MIDI channel and CC# settings shown above. Setting Pro Tools remote control You can remotely control the Pro Tools software from the AW1600. No special setting file is required. Use the following procedure to make settings. 1 In the menu bar, select [Setup] -> [Peripherals...]. 2 The Peripherals window will open. Click the [MIDI Controllers] button. In the MIDI Controllers window, make the following settings. In the Receive From field and the Send To field, specify the MIDI device you are using. (Table) Type Receive From Send To #ch's #1 CS-10 Your MIDI input device Your MIDI output device 16 (Table End) This completes preparations for using the AW1600's MIDI Remote function to control the Pro Tools software. Specifications General Specifications Frequency Response 0 +1/-3 dB @20Hz to 20kHz (MIC/LINE INPUT to STEREO/AUX OUT, GAIN: min.) Total Harmonic Distortion (measured with 20kHz LPF) Less than 0.03 % @1kHz/-10dBV (MIC/LINE INPUT to STEREO/AUX OUT, GAIN: min.) Dynamic Range (measured with IHF-A) 109 dB typ.: DA Converter (STEREO/AUX OUT) 103 dB min.: DA Converter (STEREO/AUX OUT, INPUT CH SEL: all off) 103 dB typ.: AD+DA (MIC/LINE INPUT to STEREO/AUX OUT) 97 dB min.: AD+DA (MIC/LINE INPUT to STEREO/AUX OUT, GAIN: min.) AD Converter 24-bit Linear, 64-times Oversampling DA Converter 24-bit Linear, 128-times Oversampling Internal Processing 32-bit Sampling Frequency Internal: 44.1 kHz (-6% to +6%) External: 44.1 kHz (-10% to +6%) Audio Input Section MIC/LINE INPUT: 8 CH (XLR/phone combo) DIGITAL STEREO IN: 2 CH (coaxial stereo x 1) Audio Output Section MONITOR OUT: 2 CH (stereo x 1) PHONES: 2 CH (stereo x 1) STEREO/AUX OUT: 2 CH (stereo x 1) DIGITAL STEREO OUT: 2 CH (coaxial stereo x 1) Mixer Input Section (Total 36 CH) MIC/LINE INPUT: 8 CH Internal Effect Return: 4 CH (stereo x 2) Track: 16 CH Quick Loop Sampler: 8 CH (stereo x 4) Internal Effect Section 2 Built-in Multi-Effect Processors Master Section (Total 8 Bus) BUS: 2 CH AUX: 2 CH STEREO: 2 CH (stereo x 1) EFFECT: 2 CH Built-in Hard Disk Drive 40 GB, 3.5" IDE Maximum Number of Songs 100 Songs Recording Resolution 16-bit/24-bit Linear (non-compressed) Maximum Number of Simultaneous Recording/Playback Tracks 8 Recording Tracks/16 Playback Tracks (16-bit) 8 Recording or Playback Tracks (24-bit) Number of Tracks 144 Tracks (16 Tracks + Stereo Tracks) x 8 Virtual Faders 45 mm x 13 Display 240 x 650 dot LCD (with contrast control) MIDI MTC (Master/Slave), MIDI Clock (Master), MMC (Master/Slave), Program Change, Control Change Memory Scene Memory, EQ Library, Dynamics Library, Effect Library, Channel Library, Sample Library AC Adaptor PA-300 Dimensions (W x H x D) 455 x 107 x 349 mm Net Weight 6.2 kg Operating Temperature 5 to 35 degrees C Optional Accessories Foot switch Yamaha FC5 Mixer Section Input/Output MIC/LINE INPUT 1 to 8 (balanced XLR/phone combo) Phantom Power Supply: +48 +/- 3V Input Impedance: 3 kilo-ohms Nominal Input Level: -46 dBu to + 4 dBu Minimum Input Level: -52 dBu Maximum Input Level: +18 dBu MIC/LINE INPUT (Hi-Z) 8 (unbalanced phone) Input Impedance: 500 kilo-ohms Nominal Input Level: -46 dBu to + 4 dBu Minimum Input Level: -52 dBu Maximum Input Level: +18 dBu STEREO/AUX OUT L, R (unbalanced phone) Output Impedance: 150 ohm Nominal Load Impedance: 10 kilo-ohms Nominal Output Level: -10 dBV Maximum Output Level: +4 dBV MONITOR OUT L, R (unbalanced phone) Output Impedance: 150 ohm Nominal Load Impedance: 10 kilo-ohms Nominal Output Level: -10 dBV Maximum Output Level: +4 dBV PHONES (unbalanced TRS phone) Nominal Load Impedance: 8 to 40 ohm Maximum Output Level: 25 mW (8 ohm load) 35 mW (40 ohm load) DIGITAL STEREO IN/OUT (coaxial) * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms Digital Mixing Functions Input Channels (INPUT 1-8, Track 1-16, PAD 1-4) Attenuation, Phase (Normal/Reverse), Equalizer (4-Band PEQ), Dynamics, Pan, Bus Assign (STEREO, BUS, AUX, EFF) Internal Effect Return Channels Equalizer (4-Band PEQ), Pan, Bus Assign (STEREO, AUX) Master Channels STEREO L, R: Attenuation, Equalizer (4-Band PEQ), Dynamics, Balance BUS L, R AUX 1 to 2 EFF 1 to 2 Recorder Section Overview Recording Resolution: 16-bit/24-bit Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz Edit Functions Song Edit: OPTIMIZE, DELETE, COPY, IMPORT Track Edit: ERASE, DELETE, INSERT, COPY, MOVE, EXCHANGE, TIME COMP/EXPAND, PITCH CHANGE, EXPORT, CD IMPORT, WAV IMPORT Other Functions Locate Quick Locate: RTZ, A/B, LAST REC IN/OUT MARK: 1 to 99 Punch-In/Out: Manual, Auto Pitch Fix CD-RW Drive Data Backup, Audio CD Burning and Playback, WAV File Import Quick Loop Sampler Polyphony 4 voices (stereo) Recordable Time Total 47 seconds (16-bit stereo) Total 29 seconds (24-bit stereo) Edit Functions NAME, TRIM, PLAYBACK MODE, ERASE, EXTRACT, CD IMPORT, TRACK IMPORT, WAV IMPORT External Control MIDI IN: 5-pin DIN MIDI OUT/THRU: 5-pin DIN FOOT SW: phone USB: USB 2.0 Dimensions (Figure) 455 341 349 98 107 5 Unit: mm * Specifications and descriptions in this owner's manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer. For European models Purchaser/User Information specified in EN55103-1 and EN55103-2. Inrush Current: 13A Conforms to Environments: E1, E2, E3 and E4 Block diagram This is the end of the file.