1. Introduction

1.1. About Symbols and Markings

Symbols and Markings Description

caution WARNING

This indicates a risk of serious injury or death.

caution CAUTION

This indicates a risk of injury.

important NOTICE

This indicates a risk of product failure, damage or malfunction as well as data loss.

note NOTE

This indicates content regarding operation and use. Read this for your information.

1.2. Information

  • You may not reproduce or modify any part or all of the software or this manual without permission.

  • Do not use this product for any purpose that may infringe upon the rights of any third party including copyrights, as established by law in each country or region.

  • Yamaha bears no responsibility for any infringement upon third party rights that may occur as a result of using this product.

  • The illustrations and screens in this manual are for instructional purposes only.

  • We bear no responsibility whatsoever for the effects or impacts of using the software or this manual.

  • The company names and product names in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Software may be revised and updated without prior notice.

  • The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the publishing date. To obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha website then download the manual file.

  • In this manual, the term “supported devices” refers to devices that enable you to control the parameters of this product remotely. The term “supported digital mixers” refers to Dante-compatible “supported devices.”

  • Unless otherwise specified, this manual uses screenshots from the RUio1608SB-D.

1.3. Intended User

This product is intended for people who can set up audio mixing systems, such as mixing engineers and operators.

1.4. Intended Usage

This product is used in audio mixing systems for halls, events, and broadcast production.

1.5. Available Documentation

Read This First (included with the product)
This document describes the product overview and safety precautions. The PDF file can be downloaded from the Yamaha Pro Audio website.
https://www.yamahaproaudio.com/

User guide for the RUio1608SB-D, RUio0804-D, and RUio16FLX-D (This manual)
This manual provides detailed explanations of the functions and operation methods of this product. It is available on the Yamaha Pro Audio website.
https://www.yamahaproaudio.com/

1.6. Firmware Updates

You can update the unit firmware to improve the operation, add functions, and correct possible malfunctions.
Information on updating the firmware can be found on the following website:
https://www.yamahaproaudio.com/
For information on updating and setting up the unit, please refer to the firmware update guide available on the website.

1.7. Source Code Distribution

For three years after the final factory shipment, you may request from Yamaha the source code for any portions of the product which are licensed under the GNU General Public License / GNULesser General Public License / RealNetworks Public Source License by writing to the following address:

Marketing & Sales Group, PA Business Strategy Department,
Professional Solutions Division, Audio Products Business Unit, Yamaha Corporation
10-1 Nakazawa-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture 430-8650, Japan

The source code will be provided at no charge; however, we may require you to reimburse Yamaha for the cost of delivering the source code to you. The source code can be downloaded by visiting the following URL:
https://www.yamahaproaudio.com/

  • Note that we shall bear no responsibility whatsoever for any damage arising from changes (additions/deletions) made to the software for this product by a third party other than Yamaha (or party authorized by Yamaha).

  • Note that re-use of source code released to the public domain by Yamaha is not guaranteed. Yamaha shall not bear any responsibility whatsoever for the source code.