JL Audio MCS-3800 manual Basic Operation, Power Up, Entering and Exiting Assign Mode

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Basic Operation

This chapter discusses some fundamental characteristics of the MCS-3000 Series, what it does when powered up, operating modes, and the ever-popular wave demo.

Power Up

Turn the power switch on.

The LCD briefly shows the product name and firmware version.

The LCD then shows either the current Bank name, or the name and value of the 5 encoders. If the user has not yet named the encoders, the display is VKNOB1, VKNOB2, etc.,

After about 2 seconds, the faders will quickly move to the last position that they held on the previous power down.

Entering and Exiting Assign Mode

The MCS Controller is ready to transmit commands.

While the procedure for assigning a control is described in detail later, it is important to notice that the unit will not transmit data while it is in “Assign Mode”.

To enter Assign mode, press the yellow Assign button. The yellow LED lights.

To exit Assign mode, without any changes to memory, press Assign again. The yellow LED turns off.

To exit Assign mode, and keep any changes, press Enter on the numeric Keypad. Then press Assign.

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Contents MCS-3000 Series Media Command Stations About this Manual Introduction Table of Contents Transport Section Mixer SectionFunction Buttons Section Warranty Quick Operation Reference 7 Page SummarySystem Section Technical InformationFront Panel Displays and Controls Getting StartedFunction Buttons Section Mixer SectionTransport Section System Section Rear Panel Page Expander Connection Move Left End Bell Mounting MCS-3000X Expander to Controller3000X Expander Electrical Hookup Important Be Sure Each Expander has a Unique ID# Set the Expander ID#Page Power System ConnectionsTime Code Card Slots #1 and #2 Midi In and OutOMS or Free Midi Definitions Power Up Entering and Exiting Assign ModeBasic Operation Modes of Operation LCD and Page ButtonsMore About Special Mode More About User Assignable ModeLED Behavior in Special Mode User Assignable vs. Pre-Defined Functionality Manually Exiting Special ModeWave Demo This chapter relates to User Assignable Mode Only Mixer SectionAttributes of the Mixer Section Encoder Selection Basic Bank Switching and Encoder SelectionFader Input Fader OutputTouch Sensor Channel SwitchesEncoders, Select An Overview Assigning Mixer ControlsTo Assign a Fader or a Touch Sensor Editable Parameters for the Faders and Touch Sensors Name CommandNumber ChannelGMaster GroupTo Assign the Rotary Encoders Editable Parameters for the Rotary Encoders Name To Assign Mute, Solo, Aux and Select Buttons Minimum or Release Velocity Editable Parameters for Mute, Solo, Aux, and Select NameLatch Maximum or VelocityTouch Inhibits Motor Mixer Operation Notes Banks Remember Last Fader PositionEncoders Group Members are Automatically Scaled Fader Groups Traverse BanksGrand Masters Traverse All Banks Grand Masters Require Grand Master On SwitchMoving Faders with Midi Data Created Off Line Page Attributes of Transport Section Transport SectionButtons Jog Wheel and Shuttle Ring TransportsLocates Assigning Transport Controls To Assign a Transport or M Button Editable Parameters for Transport and M Buttons Name Transport and M Button Command Types Additional M Buttons Command Menu ItemsIf 9 Pin or GPI cards are present About Query Mode Maximum or Velocity M5 enables CS-10 Emulation Record Safety FeatureTransport Operation Initialized State of Transports and M ButtonsExample of Machine Enable Jog and Shuttle Operation Jog On / Off FeatureJog Controller Commands MMC and 9 Pin Commands JogShuttle Jog and Shuttle Speed Locate Operation Smpte Mode vs Feet and FramesStoring a Locate by Capturing on the Fly Sending a Locate CommandMore About Sending Locate Commands Locating by Direct AddressLast function Attributes of the Function Buttons Function Buttons SectionM Buttons Have More Than One Purpose Remote Control of the LEDsCursor Buttons Have More Than One Purpose F and M Buttons have LEDsAssigning Function Buttons To Assign an F or M Button Editable Parameters for the Function Buttons F and M Name M Button Command Types About Query Mode Maximum or Velocity To Assign a W or Cursor Button Editable Parameters for Function Buttons Cursor & W Name Transport and M Button CommandsNumber Function Button Operation Notes Switch GroupingEntering Utility Mode Exiting Utility ModeSystem Section Mode Manually Exiting Special Mode ProtectDump Bank Name ShowtcJog Program Change Mode Program Change ModeDisplay Locates or Display Program Changes Time Code DisplayTechnical Information DimensionsInitialized Settings Switch Midi Channel Controller #Initialization Switch Midi Chan Controller# Encoders Midi Chan Controller# Touch Midi Chan Controller # Fader Midi Chan Controller #Page Warranty Quick Operation Reference Manually Switching ModesFader Wave Demo Memory InitializationLCD Displays Encoder Names or Bank Name Bank Switchable ControlsShiftable Controls To Assign a ControlCommand Types M Buttons Command Menu Also IncludesEditable Parameters Name If 9 Pin or GPI Cards are Present, M Commands Include Buttons Have Two UsesQuery Jog Wheel and Shuttle Ring More About GroupsTime Code Display Locate ModeOffset Feet and Frame Entering and Exiting Utility ModeEthernet Interface Card Installation and Configuration II. Initialization III. Operation