JL Audio MCS-3800 manual Buttons

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M Buttons

There are two completely different purposes for the M Buttons.

(1)Like other buttons, they can be assigned to send a command when pressed.

(2)They can serve as instant Machine Enable-Disable buttons. They control which machine will respond to Transport, Locate, and Jog / Shuttle commands.

For example, in the initialized (Factory preset) state, M1 through M4 are programmed to represent MMC ID numbers 1 through 4.

Suppose M1 is lit, and the rest of the M buttons are not. The next time Play is pressed, only MIDI machines with an ID# of 1 will go into play.

Suppose M1 through M4 are lit. The next time Play is pressed, MIDI machines with ID# 1 through 4 will go into play.

This concept doesn't just apply to Play, all the Transport, Locate, and Jog / Shuttle controls will behave this way.

The M buttons are "targeting" which machines will respond.

It is as though the transport, locate, and jog / shuttle controls "look at" which M buttons are lit, so they "know" which machines to control.

The M buttons do not have to be used in this manner. As stated at the top of this page, they can be assigned like any other button, to simply send or not sent a MIDI command.

If the M buttons have not been set up to act as Machine Enable buttons, then the Transport, Locate, and Jog / Shuttle commands will be sent out to all machines, using MMC "ID All" commands.

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Contents MCS-3000 Series Media Command Stations About this Manual Introduction Table of Contents Mixer Section Transport SectionWarranty Quick Operation Reference 7 Page Summary Function Buttons SectionSystem Section Technical InformationGetting Started Front Panel Displays and ControlsMixer Section Function Buttons SectionTransport Section System Section Rear Panel Page Expander Connection Mounting MCS-3000X Expander to Controller Move Left End Bell3000X Expander Electrical Hookup Set the Expander ID# Important Be Sure Each Expander has a Unique ID#Page Power System ConnectionsTime Code Midi In and Out Card Slots #1 and #2OMS or Free Midi Definitions Power Up Entering and Exiting Assign ModeBasic Operation LCD and Page Buttons Modes of OperationMore About User Assignable Mode More About Special ModeLED Behavior in Special Mode Manually Exiting Special Mode User Assignable vs. Pre-Defined FunctionalityWave Demo This chapter relates to User Assignable Mode Only Mixer SectionAttributes of the Mixer Section Basic Bank Switching and Encoder Selection Encoder SelectionFader Output Fader InputChannel Switches Touch SensorEncoders, Select Assigning Mixer Controls An OverviewTo Assign a Fader or a Touch Sensor Command Editable Parameters for the Faders and Touch Sensors NameNumber ChannelGroup GMasterTo Assign the Rotary Encoders Editable Parameters for the Rotary Encoders Name To Assign Mute, Solo, Aux and Select Buttons Editable Parameters for Mute, Solo, Aux, and Select Name Minimum or Release VelocityMaximum or Velocity LatchMixer Operation Notes Banks Remember Last Fader Position Touch Inhibits MotorEncoders Fader Groups Traverse Banks Group Members are Automatically ScaledGrand Masters Require Grand Master On Switch Grand Masters Traverse All BanksMoving Faders with Midi Data Created Off Line Page Transport Section Attributes of Transport SectionButtons Transports Jog Wheel and Shuttle RingLocates 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 Record Safety Feature M5 enables CS-10 EmulationTransport Operation Initialized State of Transports and M ButtonsExample of Machine Enable Jog On / Off Feature Jog and Shuttle OperationJog Controller Commands MMC and 9 Pin Commands JogShuttle Jog and Shuttle Speed Smpte Mode vs Feet and Frames Locate OperationSending a Locate Command Storing a Locate by Capturing on the FlyMore About Sending Locate Commands Locating by Direct AddressLast function Function Buttons Section Attributes of the Function ButtonsRemote Control of the LEDs M Buttons Have More Than One PurposeCursor 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 Transport and M Button Commands Editable Parameters for Function Buttons Cursor & W NameNumber Switch Grouping Function Button Operation NotesEntering Utility Mode Exiting Utility ModeSystem Section Mode Manually Exiting Special Mode ProtectDump Showtc Bank NameJog Program Change Mode Program Change ModeTime Code Display Display Locates or Display Program ChangesDimensions Technical InformationInitialized Settings Switch Midi Channel Controller #Initialization Switch Midi Chan Controller# Encoders Midi Chan Controller# Fader Midi Chan Controller # Touch Midi Chan Controller #Page Warranty Manually Switching Modes Quick Operation ReferenceFader Wave Demo Memory InitializationBank Switchable Controls LCD Displays Encoder Names or Bank NameShiftable 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 More About Groups Jog Wheel and Shuttle RingLocate Mode Time Code DisplayEntering and Exiting Utility Mode Offset Feet and FrameEthernet Interface Card Installation and Configuration II. Initialization III. Operation