Editware Technical Note
TECH NOTE Fastrack VS Verion 2.1 and later
YAMAHA 02R96 DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER
The Fastrack VS hybrid editing system interfaces to the Yamaha 02R96 Digital Audio Mixer with a 6-pin DIN to 9-pin RS-422 serial control cable and Yamaha 02R96 audio mixer Serial protocol. Direct control of each individual fader and the learning of manual adjustments are possible.
START WITH A FRESH 'MEMORY' Since Fastrack directly controls the motorized faders on the 02R96 audio mixer, first ensure that there are no memories regarding their initial levels. Clear all settings and/or preferences by recalling Scene Memory 0. Use the Scene Memory increment/decrement buttons to select scene memory 0 "0 Initial Data." Press the Recall button, confirm with ENTER.

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Fastrack VS and the Yamaha 02R96 Audio Mixer
INTERCONNECT CABLE ADAPTER
An interconnect cable adapter can be constructed using a PS-2 mouse/keyboard plug and wire and a Serial RS-422 female connector. This adapter connects between the TO HOST/ Serial port on the Yamaha 02R96 and a serial (male-male) cable attached to the Fastrack serial breakout (or use a male connector if your cable is long enough to reach the Fastrack serial breakout). Since the numbering on PS-2 connectors varies or is frequently missing, please refer to the letter positions noted here for the PS-2 plug (the 9-pin conforms to standards). Both 9-pin connector and PS-2 plug are viewed from the "front."

Serial 9-pin

PS-2 plug

E F A B

C & D jumpered
Note: The jumper between the top two pins on the PS-2 plug is essential for status reporting from the 02R mixer to Fastrack so it can "learn" manual changes to fader levels.

MIXER CONNECTIONS

Connect an RS-422 (9 pin) serial control cable from a Fastrack VS "COM" or "P#" port to 9pin end of the above adapter. Connect the P/S2 (or mini-DIN) 6-pin adapter plug to the TO HOST / SERIAL port on the rear of the 02R96 console.

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02R96 MIXER SETUP
In the SETUP dialogue menu, select the MIDI/HOST tab and set the following: RX Port: SERIAL TX Port: SERIAL To navigate within the menus, pressing the > and < keys move left right, the wheel changes selections to alternatives, and ENTER makes the selection. In the MIDI dialogue menu, select the SETUP tab and set the following: Receive: Ch. 1 Transmit: Ch. 1 And select Program Changes, Parameter Changes and Control Changes (darkened indicates ON) under both Receive and Transmit. DO NOT SELECT ANYTHING concerning ECHO.

FASTRACK VS SETUP

Assign the following audio Start and Count values in the Source Assignment page [SHIFT]+[ASGN] in Fastrack VS for the 02R96_2ch setup (two channels per device in this example):
Note: Under Audio Mixer (upper right), the two columns represent the Start number for the first fader of each source, and the Count for each source (1=mono, 2=stereo, 4, etc). The next Start depends on the prior Count.

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Assign the following audio Start and Count values in the Source Assignment page [SHIFT]+[ASGN] in Fastrack VS for the 02R_4ch setup (four channels per device in this example):
Note: Notice the different TYPE of audio mixer selected: 02R_4CH.MIX for four channels of audio.

AUDIO MIXER FILES

The specific mixer protocol files to be used on the Assignment Page [Shift]+[Assign] are found in the C:\Fastrack\Ftruntime\Mixer folder. The 2 channel version of the 02R96 driver is labeled 02R96_2ch.MIX. The 4 channel version is named 02R96_4ch.MIX.

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MONITORING
Control Room monitor controls set to ST (Stereo) and C-R Level set to hear output
Monitoring to amplifier and speakers is from the Control Room or Studio Outs (1/4" TRS) connections Program Out is from the STEREO OUT ANALOG (XLR) connections Page 5 of 5 05/30/2003 Fastrack VS and the Yamaha 02R96 Audio Mixer

Yamaha 02R96 Upgrade Guide (for Windows)
This document explains how to upgrade the 02R96 system software using a Windows computer connected via USB.
Precautions (please be sure to read these precautions)
The user assumes full responsibility for the upgrade. Upgrading the 02R96 erases all user memories and resets all settings to their default values. Back up important data before upgrading. If you fail to follow these instructions properly, or turn off the 02R96 or disconnect the USB cable while the upgrade is in progress, the 02R96 may be damaged. This software is for upgrading the 02R96 system software from a Windows computer via USB. MIDI drivers other than the Yamaha USB-MIDI driver cannot be used. If the upgrade fails while the new system software is being transferred to the 02R96 due the power being turned off, the USB cable disconnected, etc., when the 02R96 is turned back on again it will startup in download mode, not normal mode. In this case you should reconnect the cable and perform the upgrade again. If the 02R96 does not work properly after upgrading, and youve tried upgrading several times, please contact your Yamaha dealer. This software and its documentation is copyright Yamaha Corporation. Reproducing or modifying all or part of this software or its documentation without permission is strictly prohibited. The screen shots in this guide are for use with this upgrade procedure only and may be different to the actual screen shots. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged.

System Requirements

PC with 166 MHz Intel Pentium or Celeron family processor Windows 98, 98SE, Me, 2000, XP Home Edition, or XP Professional Hard disk with at least 5 MB free space At least 32 MB memory 640 x 480 display, 16-bit High Color or better USB cable
Checking the System Version
To check the version number of your 02R96s system software, use the DISPLAY ACCESS [UTILITY] button to locate the Battery Check page shown below. The version number is displayed at the bottom.

Included Files

The following les are included in this folder: 02R96UpgradeE.pdf (this guide) 02r96VerUp.exe (upgrade program) 02r96.bin (upgrade data)
Upgrading the System Software
Note: Before starting the upgrade program, quit all other programs. While the upgrade is in progress, do not start any other programs or switch between windows. Note: If your computer enters Sleep or Energy Save mode, data transfer to the 02R96 may stop, so disable these functions to prevent this from happening. Note: You must install the Yamaha USB-MIDI driver before upgrading. See the documentation included with the 02R96 for more information.
Connect the 02R96 to your PC by using a USB cable. Note: In the Windows Control Panel, double-click MIDI-USB Driver, and make sure that the Thru ON/OFF option is off. Note: Do not connect any USB devices other than the 02R96, USB mouse or USB keyboard.Connect the 02R96 directly to a USB port on your PC, not via a USB hub.
While holding down the 02R96s MACHINE CONTROL [REC] button, turn on the 02R96, and hold down the button until FLASH UPDATE appears on the display. Double-click 02r96VerUp.exe to start the upgrade program. Note: If an error message appears, check the USB cable and make sure the USB-MIDI driver is installed correctly, then start the program again. For more information on error messages, see page page 5.

Make sure the Output Port is set to YAMAHA USB OUT x-1 and the Input Port is set to YAMAHA USB IN x-1, as shown below.
Click Browse and select the 02r96.bin le in this folder. To start the upgrade, click Load. Note: The upgrade takes about 34 minutes. While the upgrade is in progress, do not turn off the 02R96 or disconnect the USB cable. If for some reason the upgrade fails (e.g., the power cord is disconnected), the 02R96 may not work properly. If the 02R96 does not respond when you try upgrading it again, contact your Yamaha dealer.
When the message Completed appears, and the 02R96 has rebooted itself successfully, the upgrade is complete and you can quit the upgrade program. Now you must initialize the 02R96.
While holding down the 02R96s SCENE MEMORY [STORE] button, turn on the 02R96. When the conrmation message appears, release the [STORE] button, select YES, and press [ENTER]. The display returns to normal when initialization is complete. Note: Do not turn off the 02R96 while initialization is in progress, and do not touch the faders, as they may not calibrate correctly.
Use the 02R96s DISPLAY ACCESS [UTILITY] button to select the Battery Check page, and check the system softwares version number. This completes the upgrade procedure.

Error Messages

Note: If the same error message appears each time you try to upgrade, the 02R96 may need repairing, in which case you should contact your Yamaha dealer.

02R96 Error Messages

Vendor Error Check Sum Error Model ID Error
Issue: These error messages indicate that the upgrade program is not working properly, or that another program is using the USB-MIDI driver. Solution: Quit all programs, make sure that the upgrade program is okay, then try upgrading again.

PC Error Messages

YAMAHA USB Driver not found!!
Issue: The USB-MIDI driver was not found during startup. Solution: Make sure the USB-MIDI driver is installed correctly, the USB cable is connected correctly, and the 02R96 is in download mode.
Not enough memory! try closing some applications
Issue: The PC does not have enough memory. Solution: Quit all programs except for the upgrade program, then try upgrading again.

File not found!!

Issue: The upgrade data le could not be found. Solution: Check the upgrade data le, then try upgrading again.

File read error!!

Issue: The upgrade data le could not be read. Solution: Check the data le, then try upgrading again.

File format error!!

Issue: The format of the upgrade data le is incorrect. Solution: Check the data le, then try upgrading again.

Device open failed!!

Issue: Connection to the USB-MIDI driver failed. Solution: Make sure the USB-MIDI driver is installed correctly, the USB cable is connected correctly, and the 02R96 is in download mode.

Uninstall failed!!

Issue: Software uninstallation failed. Solution: Check the USB cable, then try upgrading again.

Install failed!!

Issue: Software installation failed. Solution: Check the USB cable, then try upgrading again.
M.D.G., PADMI Division, Yamaha Corporation. 2002 Yamaha Corporation.