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CBX-D5
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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INFORMATION RELATING TO PERSONAL INJURY, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, AND FIRE HAZARD POSSIBILITIES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS LIST. WARNING — When using any electrical or electronic prod- This product was NOT designed for use in wet/damp 8. uct, basic precautions should always be followed. These pre- locations and should not be used near water or exposed cautions include, but are not limited to, the following: to rain. Examples of wet/damp locations are; near a swim- ming poo
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1 1 Chapter : Chapter : Table of Contents 1 Introduction ..............................................1 8 Playback .................................................. 23 Welcome to the CBX-D5...............................1 Playback frequency (PB FREQ) ................. 23 CBX-D5 features............................................1 Output level meters ..................................... 23 Operating manual organization......................1 Sound file playback compatibility...............
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Introduction Introduction Introduction 1 1 1 1 Introduction Welcome to the CBX-D5 Thank you for purchasing a CBX-D5 Digital Recording Processor. Connecting the CBX-D5 to a controlling computer with supporting software and an external hard disk will provide up to four channels of CD quality audio recording, processing, and playback. CBX-D5 features • 4-channel system: 2-channel simultaneous recording, 4-channel playback. • A/D conversion: 16-bit linear Δ Σ modulation. • D/A conversion: 18-bit
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2 2 2 Chapter 1 : Introduction Chapter 1 : Introduction Chapter 1 : Introduction Unpacking The CBX-D5 packaging should contain the following items. 1 CBX-D5 Serial No: 1 Power cable 1 8-pin mini DIN cable 1 MIDI cable 1 SCSI cable (50 to 50 Amphenol) 1 SCSI terminator 1 Rack-mount kit (L & R set) 1 Hardware Test Program Disk 1 Test Program Manual 1 This Operating Manual 1 System Setup Guide 1 User Registration Card Store the packaging materials for future use. Installation The cosmetic appear
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CBX-D5 Terminology CBX-D5 Terminology CBX-D5 Terminology 3 3 3 2 CBX-D5 Terminology SCSI Pronounced scuzzy, the Small Computer System Interface is a connection format used for connecting peripheral devices such as hard disks, printers, scanners, etc., to a computer. Up to eight SCSI devices can be connected together in a daisy chain including the controlling computer. Each device is given its own identity number from 0 to 7, this is called the SCSI ID number. The CBX-D5, a computer, and a
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4 4 4 Chapter 2 : CBX-D5 Terminology Chapter 2 : CBX-D5 Terminology Chapter 2 : CBX-D5 Terminology Sampling frequency (REC FREQ) During the analog to digital conversion process, the level of the analog audio signal is sampled (measured) many times per second. Each of these sample measurements is then stored as a 16-bit binary value. For digital to analog conversion (playback), these 16-bit binary values are used to reconstruct the analog audio signal. The rate at which these sample measureme
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What is the CBX-D5? What is the CBX-D5? What is the CBX-D5? 5 5 5 3 What is the CBX-D5? The CBX-D5 is a Digital Recording Processor that, when connected to a controlling computer with supporting software and an external hard disk, provides up to four channels of CD quality audio recording, processing, and playback. Computer based The CBX-D5 is controlled by a computer that is running CBX-D5 supporting software. All audio data processing takes place inside the CBX-D5, so there is very little
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6 6 6 Chapter 3 : What is the CBX-D5? Chapter 3 : What is the CBX-D5? Chapter 3 : What is the CBX-D5? Inside the CBX-D5 The following block diagram shows how the CBX-D5 processes audio data as it travels from input to output and to the external SCSI hard disks. A/D ANALOG IN 1 CONVERTER INPUT LEVEL METERS A/D ANALOG IN 2 CONVERTER AES/EBU Fs IN 1/2 CONVERTER DIGITAL RECORD CD/DAT INTERFACE BUFFER IN 1/2 (RAM) Fs CONVERTER Y2 IN 1/2 INPUT MONITOR SIGNAL PATH RECORD PLAYBACK WORD WORDCLOCK WORDC
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The CBX-D5 in a MIDI recording system The CBX-D5 in a MIDI recording system The CBX-D5 in a MIDI recording system 7 7 7 The CBX-D5 in a MIDI recording system The following diagram shows how the CBX-D5 can be integrated into a MIDI sequencer based music production system. MONITOR AMP MIDI MULTI-EFFECTOR MIDI TONE MASTER GENERATOR RECORDER MIDI DRUM MODULE MIDI SOUND SAMPLER GROUP OUT x2 LINE IN x4 MIDI OUT YAMAHA SERIAL PORT TO HOST CBX-D5 HARD SCSI SCSI DISK MIDI IN DIGITAL TRANSFER MIDI OUT CD
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8 8 8 Chapter 4 : Controls & Connections Chapter 4 : Controls & Connections Chapter 4 : Controls & Connections 4 Controls & Connections Front panel 1 POWER switch Used to turn the power on and off. Press once to switch on, press again to switch off. 2 SOURCE indicators Indicates the input selected for recording: AES/EBU, Y2, CD/DAT, or ANALOG. The source input selection is made by the controlling software. 3 REC FREQ indicators Indicates the selected sampling frequency for recording: 48kHz, 44
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Front panel Front panel Front panel 9 9 9 5 INPUT LEVEL meters Two 12-segment LED bargraphs indicate the level of the incoming digital audio when the input source is set to AES/EBU, CD/DAT, or Y2 (not affected by the level controls), or the level of the analog input signals when the input source is set to ANALOG (controlled by the “ANALOG IN” level controls). NOTE: Unlike peak meters on analog equipment that light up approximately 3 ~ 6dB before signal clipping, CLIP LEDs on digital equipme
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10 10 10 Chapter 4 : Controls & Connections Chapter 4 : Controls & Connections Chapter 4 : Controls & Connections Rear panel The explanations below are only brief introductions to the CBX-D5’s rear panel connections. For full details about the inputs and outputs, see “Inputs & Outputs Explained” on page 26. 1 ANALOG IN 1&2 A pair of female XLR 3-31 type connectors used for inputting analog audio signals. These are balanced inputs with a nominal input level of +4dBm and a maximum input level o
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Rear panel Rear panel Rear panel 11 11 11 4 AES/EBU OUT 1/2 & 3/4 Two male XLR 3-32 type connectors for outputting AES/EBU format digital audio. Channels 1 and 2 are output via “OUT 1/2”, and channels 3 and 4 via “OUT 3/4”. These could be used to transfer digital audio data from the CBX-D5 to professional digital audio equipment. 5 CD/DAT IN 1/2 A Phono/RCA jack for inputting CD/DAT format digital audio. Channels 1 and 2 are carried in the same connection. This connection could be connected
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12 12 12 Chapter 4 : Controls & Connections Chapter 4 : Controls & Connections Chapter 4 : Controls & Connections 0 MIDI IN The CBX-D5 receives MIDI control data from the computer via this connection. To prevent the CBX-D5’s control data being delayed by other MIDI devices, the CBX-D5 should be the first device connected to your computer. Other MIDI devices should then be connected to the CBX-D5’s MIDI THRU connection. If your computer’s MIDI interface has two or three MIDI outputs, dedicate o
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Connecting Hard Disk Drives Connecting Hard Disk Drives Connecting Hard Disk Drives 13 13 13 5 Connecting Hard Disk Drives Before connecting a hard disk drive, read through this chapter to familiarize yourself with SCSI and how a SCSI daisy chain should be setup. What type of hard disk? If you don’t already have a hard disk or are thinking of buying a larger one, see the supplied card for a listing of recommended disk drives. Hard disk size The following table shows approximate available reco
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14 14 14 Chapter 5 : Connecting Hard Disk Drives Chapter 5 : Connecting Hard Disk Drives Chapter 5 : Connecting Hard Disk Drives Choosing a hard disk If you plan to buy a hard disk that is not listed on the supplied card, the following specifications should be checked first. Specification Check Notes Maybe it is advertised as compatible, or your Is it compatible with your computer? dealer recommends it. Does it have two SCSI connectors? You need two to continue the SCSI daisy chain. Macintosh co
