JL Audio MCS-3800 manual Encoders, Select

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Encoders, Select and Page

The top row of Channel buttons are the Select buttons 1 - 8.

The Select buttons are user assignable, and pressing them can result in transmitting a MIDI command. But they also have an important function relating to the operation of the 5 rotary encoders.

Select a channel by pressing a Select button. This makes the LCD indicate the names and values of 5 rotary encoders associated with that channel.

For a given selected channel, the user can also press 1 of 8 Page buttons above the LCD. Each button selects a different “Page” of rotary encoders associated with that channel.

Since there are 5 encoders, times 8 pages, that means each channel can have 40 independently named and assigned “virtual” encoders.

The encoders are also bank switchable. For each bank there are 40 times 8 or 320 virtual encoders.

Since there are four banks, the MCS-3800 presents a control surface with 1280 virtual encoders, providing convenient “hands-on” control of knobs to adjust DSP parameters in real time, while using a compact control surface.

(Please note: If an already selected Page button is pressed, the LED will turn off and the LCD will blank. In the release version, the LCD will show the Bank name and possibly additional information. Press any Page button to restore the LCD.)

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Contents MCS-3000 Series Media Command Stations About this Manual Introduction Table of Contents Transport Section Mixer SectionTechnical Information Warranty Quick Operation Reference 7 Page SummaryFunction Buttons Section System SectionFront 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 System Connections PowerTime Code Card Slots #1 and #2 Midi In and OutOMS or Free Midi Definitions Entering and Exiting Assign Mode Power UpBasic 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 Mixer Section This chapter relates to User Assignable Mode OnlyAttributes 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 Channel CommandEditable Parameters for the Faders and Touch Sensors Name NumberGMaster 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 Additional M Buttons Command Menu Items Transport and M Button Command TypesIf 9 Pin or GPI cards are present About Query Mode Maximum or Velocity Initialized State of Transports and M Buttons Record Safety FeatureM5 enables CS-10 Emulation Transport OperationExample of Machine Enable Jog and Shuttle Operation Jog On / Off FeatureMMC and 9 Pin Commands Jog Jog Controller CommandsShuttle Jog and Shuttle Speed Locate Operation Smpte Mode vs Feet and FramesStoring a Locate by Capturing on the Fly Sending a Locate CommandLocating by Direct Address More About Sending Locate CommandsLast function Attributes of the Function Buttons Function Buttons SectionF and M Buttons have LEDs Remote Control of the LEDsM Buttons Have More Than One Purpose Cursor Buttons Have More Than One PurposeAssigning 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 GroupingExiting Utility Mode Entering Utility ModeSystem Section Protect Mode Manually Exiting Special ModeDump Bank Name ShowtcJog Program Change Mode Program Change ModeDisplay Locates or Display Program Changes Time Code DisplayTechnical Information DimensionsSwitch Midi Channel Controller # Initialized SettingsInitialization Switch Midi Chan Controller# Encoders Midi Chan Controller# Touch Midi Chan Controller # Fader Midi Chan Controller #Page Warranty Memory Initialization Manually Switching ModesQuick Operation Reference Fader Wave DemoTo Assign a Control Bank Switchable ControlsLCD Displays Encoder Names or Bank Name Shiftable ControlsM Buttons Command Menu Also Includes Command TypesEditable Parameters Name Buttons Have Two Uses If 9 Pin or GPI Cards are Present, M Commands IncludeQuery 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