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Yamaha LS9-16 Owner Manual
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2 2 FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! 2. IMPORTANT: 3. NOTE: COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord LS9-16/32 Owners Manual The above warning is located on the rear or side of the unit. Explanation of Graphical Symbols 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCAUTIONWARNING ADVARSEL! VARNING VAROITUS NEDERLAND / THE NETHERLANDS 4 PRECAUTIONSPLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING Do not open * Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. WARNING CAUTIONPower supply/Power cord Water warning If you notice any abnormality Power supply/Power cord Location 5 ConnectionsHandling caution Backup battery 6 Contents6 1. Introduction 9 2. Parts and their function 15 3. Basic operations on the LS9 27 4. Connections and setup 41 5. Input channel operations 53 6. Output channel operations 67 7. Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section 81 8. Custom fader layer 91 9. Input/output patching 95 10. USB memory recorder 105 7 11. EQ and Dynamics 11512. Grouping and linking 121 13. Scene memory 129 14. Monitor/Cue 145 15. Talkback / Oscillator 151 16. Meters 155 17. Graphic EQ and effects 157 18. MIDI 177 19. User settings (Security) 187 8 20. Other functions 205Appendices 225 Chapter 1 9 IntroductionThe LS9 is a digital mixing console with the following features. Mixing system that packs top-class functionality into a compact size Analog-feeling operability Thank you An overview of the LS910 Effects and graphic EQ that can be patched into a desired signal path A recorder function thats useful for sound checks or recording mixes Cascade connections in the digital domain Security functions that can be specied at user-level or system-level I/O card expansion The LS9 is available in two models; the LS9-16 and the LS9-32. These models differ as follows. 11 Differences between the LS9-16 and LS9-3213 The LS9s channel structureThe LS9 provides the following input channels and output channels. Input channels INPUT channels 132 {164} ST IN channels 14 Output channels MIX channels 116 MATRIX channels 18 STEREO channel / MONO channel Other 14 About the MIX bus types (VARI / FIXED)About word clock About the rmware version Conventions in this manual Chapter 2 15 Parts and their functionThe LS9s top panel is organized into the following sections. This chapter explains the LS9s parts and their functions. Top panel 26 Front panelChapter 3 27 Basic operations on the LS9Here we explain basic operations youll perform in the LS9s top panel. Basic operations in the top panelAbout the [HOME] key Selecting the fader layerBasic operations in the top panel The combination of channels corresponding to each key is as follows. 28 LS9-16LS9-32 29 1selected in the LAYER section. 2section, STEREO section, and ST IN section to select the channel that you want to oper- ate. 3NEL section to edit the desired parameters. Selecting functions30 Here we explain the various types of information shown in the display. 30 Viewing the displayConstant display areaSELECTED CH VIEW screen Various function screens Popup windows 31 Main area32 Cursor Buttons Knobs and faders List window 32 The on-screen user interface1 2 3 4cursor to the STORE button or the ENTER button and press the [ENTER] key. 34 Assigning a name1 B C D E Recalling data from a librarytains tool buttons. [ ATT/HPF/EQ popup window ] [ DYNAMICS 1/2 popup window ] 35 Using the tool buttonsUsing libraries About the tool buttons 36 23 4 37 5Storing data in a library 2 3 4 5 6 7Erasing data from a library 38 23 4 5 2 3 4 39 23 4 5 2 3 4Copying and pasting settings Comparing two sets of settings 40 56 Chapter 4 41 Connections and setupConnections 44 Installing an option card45 Setup required when starting upReturning the current scene to the initial state 46 1[SETUP] key repeatedly to access the SYS- TEM SETUP screen. 1 2ton in the MIXER SETUP eld, and press the Word clock connection and set- tings 47 34Making HA settings for one channel at a time 1 2 3 48 45 6Making HA settings for a group of eight channels 49 12 3 4 5 6 7 8Controlling the signal sent to the STE- REO bus, one channel at a time 50 12 3 4 5Sending an input channel signal to the STEREO bus 51 67 8Controlling the signal sent to the STE- REO bus, eight channels at a time 1 2 3 52 45 6 7 8 9 Chapter 5 53 Input channel operations67 Output channel operationsSignal ow for output channelsST MATRIX CUE MIX 1-16 Signal flow for output channels MIX ATT (attenuator) 68 Attenuates/boosts the level of the signal.4 BAND EQ (4 band equalizer) This is a parametric EQ with four bands; HIGH, HIGH MID, LOW MID, and LOW.COMP/COMPANDER/EXPAND (compressor/com- pander/expander) This is a dynamics processor that can be used as a com- pressor, compander, or expander. This adjusts the output level of the channel.BALANCE (STEREO channel only) Adjusts the left/right volume balance of the STEREO (L/ R) channel. Turns the output channel on/off. If this is off, the corre- sponding channel is muted.TO MATRIX ON/OFF (MATRIX send on/off) TO MATRIX LEVEL 1-8 (MATRIX send levels 18) ST MATRIX CUE STEREO L,R,MONO(C) MATRIX1-8 Heres how to specify the channel name and icon for each output channel. 1 2 3 4 69 Specifying the channel name / icon71 Sending signals from MIX channels to the STEREO/MONO bus72 56 7 8 73 9For a MIX channel set to ST/MONO mode For a MIX channel set to LCR mode 75 Sending signals from MIX channels and STEREO/MONO channels to MATRIX buses76 34 5 6 7 1 2 77 34 5 1 3 4 78 56 7 8 9 1Using the faders (SENDS ON FADER mode) 79 3to select the send-destination MATRIX bus. 4SELECT section once again. 5the send levels from the channels to the MATRIX bus you selected in step 3. 6to the MATRIX bus, press the top panel [ON] 7and switch the on/off status for other MATRIX buses in the same way. 8send levels, press the key that is currently blinking in the MIX/MATRIX SELECT sec- tion. Chapter 7 81 Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section91 Custom fader layerThis chapter explains how to assign the desired channels to the custom fader layer. About the custom fader layerTo assign the desired channels to the custom fader layer, proceed as follows. 1 2 92 Assigning channels to the custom fader layer1 B 93 34 5ated, press the LAYER [CUSTOM FADER] key in the LAYER section. Chapter 9 95 Input/output patchingSelecting the output port for each out- put channelHeres how to select the output port that will be the output destination for each output channel. 1SELECTED CH VIEW screen, and use the [SEL] keys to select an output channel. 1 B Changing the output patchingFor the LS9-16 For the LS9-32 1 2 3 96 23 4 5 6 7Selecting the output channel for each output port 97 1[SETUP] key repeatedly to access the SYS- TEM SETUP screen. 2the cursor to the button for the output ports that you want to set, and press the [ENTER] 1 B C D E 98 34 5 6 7 8 1SELECTED CH VIEW screen, and use the [SEL] keys to select an input channel. 1 B 2the screen, and press the [ENTER] key. 1 B D E F (phase) button 99 Changing the input patching101 Inserting an external device into a channel103 Directly outputting an INPUT channelChapter 10 105 USB memory recorder115 EQ and DynamicsThis chapter explains the EQ (equalizer) and dynamics that are provided on each channel of the LS9. 1 2 3 4 About EQ and dynamics Using EQ1 B C D E F G H I J K L 116 5the EQ ON/OFF button and press the 6 7Input channels provide two dynamics processors, and output channels provide one dynamics processor. 1 2 3 4 117 Using dynamics1 B C D E F G H I 118 5the DYNAMICS ON/OFF button and press Using dynamics EQ and Dynamics 119 6You can select one of the following as the key-in sig- nal. tion of key-in signal. To select the key-in signal, make your selection in the DYNAMICS 1/DYNAMICS 2 popup window. 1 B 7copy them to another channel, use the tool buttons in the DYNAMICS 1/DYNAMICS 2 popup window.For details on how to use these buttons, refer to Using the tool buttons ( p. 35).For an input channel For an output channel EQ or dynamics settings can be stored in or recalled from dedicated libraries. 120 Using the EQ/Dynamics librariesEQ library Dynamics library Chapter 12 121 Grouping and linkingAbout mute groups Using mute groupsUsing the MUTE GROUP screen to operate mute groups 122 23 4 5 6 1Using the SELECTED CH VIEW screen to specify mute groups 123 23 4 1 2 3Using the Mute Safe function 1 2 124 The Channel Link functionLinking the desired input channels 125 34 5existing link group, do so as described in step 4. 6 1 2 3 4 5 126 Copying, moving, or initializing a channelCopying the parameters of a chan- nel 127 12 3 4Moving the parameters of a chan- nel 128 12 3Initializing the parameters of a channel Chapter 13 129 Scene memoryThis chapter explains how to perform scene memory operations.This section explains how to store and recall the LS9s mix parameters as scenes. 1 About scene memories Using scene memoriesStoring a scene 130 23 4 5 6 131 78 1 3 132 4cursor to the OK button and press the 5operation, move the cursor to the RECALL UNDO button and press the [ENTER] key. 1[SETUP] key repeatedly to access the USER Using user-dened keys to recall 133 23 4 5 6 1[SCENE MEMORY] key repeatedly to access the SCENE LIST screen. 1 B C D E F G H I 2 134 Editing scene memoriesSorting and renaming scene memo- ries 135 34 5 6 136 12 1 3 4 5 6Scene memory editing Copying/pasting a scene 137 71 3 4 138 13 4 5 1 2 3 4 5Cutting a scene Inserting a scene 1 3 4 5 6 139 Using the Focus function1[CHANNEL JOB] key repeatedly to access the RECALL SAFE screen. 1 B C D E 2settings you want to edit, press the corre- sponding [SEL] key. 140 Using the Recall Safe function141 3cic parameters of the selected channel, make the following settings in the SAFE PARAMETER eld.Using the Recall Safe function These buttons correspond to the following parameters.LS9-32 LS9-16 If a MATRIX channel is selected 142 4nel, turn on the SAFE button in the SAFE PARAMETER eld.Channels for which Recall Safe is enabled will be highlighted in the CH RECALL SAFE eld. 5parameters, turn on the desired buttons in the GLOBAL eld. 6 1[SCENE MEMORY] key repeatedly to access the SCENE FADE screen. 1 B C D E 143 Using the Fade functionChapter 14 145 Monitor/CueAdjusts the output level of only the PHONES OUT jack. Attenuates the monitor/cue signal by a xed amount. This chapter explains the LS9s monitor/cue functions.MONITOR SELECT Selects the monitor source. Detects and indicates the level of the monitor signal or cue signal. ON (On/off) Turns the monitor output on/off.PHONES LEVEL (Headphone level) About the monitor/cue functionsNOTE CUE L CUE R MONITOR L MONITOR R MONITOR MONO(C)STEREO OUT L,R STEREO OUT MONO(C) STEREO OUT L,C,R STEREO OUT L,R STEREO OUT MONO(C) MIX OUT1-16 MATRIX OUT1-8 DEFINE MIX (MAX:8ch) PHONES OUT LR 1panel OMNI OUT jacks, 2TR OUT DIGITAL jack, or an I/O card installed in a slot. 2[MONITOR] key repeatedly to access the MONITOR screen. 1 B C D E F G H I 3eld to select a monitor source. 146 Using the Monitor function147 45 6 7 8This section explains how to use the LS9s Cue function. 148 Using the Cue functionAbout cue groups 149 1[MONITOR] button repeatedly to access the CUE screen. 1 B C D 2to specify what will happen when multiple [CUE] keys within the same CUE group are turned on. 3eld and OUTPUT eld to specify the out- put position and output level for each CUE group. Operating the Cue function 150 45 6 15 Chapter 15 151 Talkback / OscillatorThis chapter explains how to use the talkback and oscillator functions.Heres how a signal received at an INPUT jack 116 {132} can be output to the desired bus.[MONITOR] button repeatedly to access the TALKBACK screen. 1 B C About talkback and oscillator Using talkback 153 15Heres how you can send a sine wave or pink noise from the internal oscillator to the desired bus. 1 2 3 4 Using the oscillator 16 Chapter 16 155 MetersThis chapter describes the meter screen which displays input/output level meters for all channels.[METER] key to access the Meter screen. [ METER CH1-32 screen ] [ CUSTOM FADER screen ] 1 B C Using the METER screen Chapter 17 157 Graphic EQ and effectsAbout the virtual rackRACK RACK 1 RACK 2 RACK 3 RACK 4 RACK 5 RACK 6 RACK 7 RACK 8 [Figure 1] [Figure 2]Only for GEQGEQ or effects 158 1[RACK 1-4] key and [RACK 5-8] key simulta- neously to access the VIRTUAL RACK screen. 1 B C D E F 2the cursor to the RACK button for that rack 1 B Mounting a GEQ or effect in the vir- tual rack 159 3the item you want to mount, move the cur- sor to the OK button, and press the 4the cursor to the INPUT button for that rack 1 B C 160 5the input source that you want to use. 6that rack, and press the [ENTER] key. 1 B C 7the output destination that you want to use. 8to the SAFE button for that rack and press 1GEQ or effect in the virtual rack ( p. 158), mount a GEQ in a rack. 1 B C 2 161 Graphic EQ operationsAbout the graphic EQ Inserting a GEQ in a channel 162 34 5 163 67 1 2 3 4 5 164 61in the virtual rack ( p. 158) steps 13, mount a GEQ in a rack. 1 B C 2Flex15GEQ is mounted, and press the 165 34 5 6 166 About the internal effects167 12 3 4Using an internal effect via send/ return 168 56 7 8 9 1 2Inserting an internal effect into a channel 169 34 5 6 7 8 9 170 12 3Editing the internal effect parame- ters 171 45 6 7 8 172 12 3 4 5 6Using the Tap Tempo function 173 71 2 3 4 5 6You can use dedicated libraries to store and recall graphic EQ and effect settings. 174 Using the graphic EQ and effect librariesGEQ library Effect library 1 2 3 4 175 Using an external head ampRemotely controlling an external head amp 176 56 7 8 9 Chapter 18 177 MIDI187 User settings (Security)User types and user authentication keys User Level settings188 1[SETUP] key repeatedly to access the USER 2CHANGE popup button, and press the 3eld; then move the cursor to the OK button 1 2[SETUP] key repeatedly to access the USER Setting the Administrator pass- word Creating a user authentication key 189 34Logging-in as Administrator 1 2 190 34 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 191 67 1 2 192 34 1 2 3 4 1 2Editing a user authentication key 193 3ton for each item that will be permitted. 4move the cursor to the CLOSE button and press the [ENTER] key to close the popup window. 1[SETUP] key repeatedly to access the USER 2popup button, and press the [ENTER] key to access the PREFERENCE popup win- dow. 1 B C 194 Preferences195 3desired preference settings. 4move the cursor to the CLOSE button and press the [ENTER] key to close the popup window. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 196 User-dened keys197 Console lockLocking the console 198 1played, press the [ENTER] key. 2move the cursor to the OK button, and press the [ENTER] key. Unlocking the console Specifying the CONSOLE LOCK screen image 1 2 3 4 5 199 Using USB memory to save/load dataSaving the LS9s internal data on USB memory 200 12 3 4 5 202 3Sorting les and editing le names/ comments 1 2 3 4 5 6 203 12 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 204 45Formatting USB memory media 1 2 3 4 5 Chapter 20 205 Other functions225 AppendicesEQ Library List 227 DYNAMICS Library List228 DYNAMICS Library ListDynamics Parameters A gate attenuates signals below a set THRESHOLD level by a specified amount (RANGE). 229 Dynamics Parameters232 Effect Type ListREVERB HALL, REVERB ROOM, REVERB STAGE, REVERB PLATEOne input, two output hall, room, stage, and plate reverb simulations, all with gates. Two input, two output basic stereo delay. One input, two output early reflections. EARLY REF. GATE REVERB, REVERSE GATEOne input, two output early reflections with gate, and early reflections with reverse gate. MONO DELAYOne input, one output basic repeat delay. STEREO DELAY 233 Effects Parameters234 MOD. DELAYOne input, two output basic repeat delay with modulation. Two input, two output chorus effect. One input, two output 3-tap delay (left, center, right). DELAY LCR ECHOTwo input, two output stereo delay with crossed feedback loop. CHORUS 235 FLANGETwo input, two output flange effect. Two input, two output autopanner. Two input, two output symphonic effect. SYMPHONIC PHASERTwo input, two output 16-stage phaser. AUTOPAN 236 TREMOLOTwo input, two output tremolo effect Two input, two output ring modulator. One input, two output high-quality pitch shifter. HQ. PITCH DUAL PITCHTwo input, two output pitch shifter. ROTARYOne input, two output rotary speaker simulator. RING MOD. 237 MOD. FILTERTwo input, two output modulation filter. Two input, two output dynamically controlled flanger. One input, two output guitar amp simulator. DISTORTIONOne input, two output distortion effect. AMP SIMULATE DYNA. FILTERTwo input, two output dynamically controlled filter. DYNA. FLANGE 238 DYNA. PHASERTwo input, two output dynamically controlled phaser. One input, two output reverb and flanger effects in parallel. One input, two output reverb and chorus effects in parallel. REV+CHORUS REVCHORUSOne input, two output reverb and chorus effects in series. REV+FLANGE 239 REVFLANGEOne input, two output reverb and flanger effects in series. REV+SYMPHO.One input, two output reverb and symphonic effects in parallel. REVSYMPHO.One input, two output reverb and symphonic effects in series. REVPANThis is a 1-in/2-out series-connected reverb and auto-pan effect. 240 DELAY+ER.One input, two output delay and early reflections effects in parallel. DELAYER.One input, two output delay and early reflections effects in series. 241 DELAY+REVOne input, two output delay and reverb effects in parallel. One input, two output distortion and delay effects in series. DELAYREVOne input, two output delay and reverb effects in series. DISTDELAY 242 MULTI FILTERTwo input, two output 3-band multi-filter (24 dB/octave). One input, two output basic sampler. FREEZE STEREO REVERBTwo input, two output stereo reverb. M. BAND DYNA. 243 M.BAND COMPREV-X HALL, REV-X ROOM, REV-X PLATE 244 Effects and tempo synchronizationPreset Bank/Ch# 1 Preset Bank/Ch# 2 245 Scene Memory/Effect Library to Program Change Table249 Parameters that can be assigned to control changes251 Control change parameter assignments253 NRPN parameter assignmentsMixing parameter operation applicability 256 *2 *3 Input Channels MIX Channels MATRIX Channels STEREO, MONO Channels 256 Mixing parameter operation applicability257 Functions that can be assigned to user-dened keys260 1.1 NOTE OFF (8n) 1.2 NOTE ON (9n) 1.3 CONTROL CHANGE (Bn) 260 MIDI Data Format1.4 PROGRAM CHANGE (Cn) 261 2 SYSTEM REALTIME MESSAGE2.1 SONG SELECT (F3) 2.2 TIMING CLOCK (F8) 2.3 ACTIVE SENSING (FE) 2.4 SYSTEM RESET (FF) 3 SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE MESSAGE 262 262 3.2 BULK DUMP 3.3 PARAMETER CHANGE 4PARAMETER CHANGE details 268 Warning/Error Messages270 Troubleshooting272 General SpecicationsInput/output characteristics Analog Input Characteristics Analog Output Characteristics Digital Input Characteristics Digital Output Characteristics 273 Input/output characteristicsInput/output characteristics 274 I/O Slot CharacteristicsControl I/O CharacteristicsElectrical characteristics All faders are nominal when measured. Output impedance of signal generator: 150 ohms Total Harmonic Distortion Fs = 44.1kHz or 48kHz Hum & Noise Dynamic Range Fs = 44.1kHz or 48kHz 275 Electrical characteristicsOther Functions Libraries Input Function Output Function Output Port Processor 277 Other Functions278 Pin Assignment279 Dimensions282 IndexNumerics A B C D E 283 FG H I K L M 284 NO P R S 285 TU V W287 LS9-16/LS9-32 Block DiagramTALKBACKST DIMMER MONITOR SELECT (MAX:8ch) LEVEL Flex15GEQ 31BandGEQ 1-8 +48V or RACK [INPUT] [1-16{32}] [2TR IN DIGITAL]RACK5 2TR IN DIGITAL PHONES OUT LR +48V MASTER SELEECT PLAYBACK OUT [SLOT {SLOT1,SLOT2}]SLOT {SLOT1} {SLOT2} MIX OUT 1-16 MATRIX OUT 1-8 L,R,MONO(C) CH 1-32 1-16 STEREO L,R,MONO(C) MATRIX RACK INSERT RACK1 31BandGEQ Flex15GEQ EFFECT RACK6 (same as RACK5) RACK7 (same as RACK5) RACK8 (same as RACK5) CH 1-32{64} ST IN 1L-4R OUTPUTSMIX CASCADE OUT 1-16 STEREO CASCADE OUT L,R,MONO(C) MATRIX CASCADE OUT 1-8 CUE CASCADE OUT L,R STEREO OUT L,R,MONO(C) CH INSERT OUT 1-32 MIX INSERT OUT 1-16 STEREO INSERT OUT L,R,MONO(C) MATRIX INSERT OUT 1-8 STEREO OUT L,R,MONO(C) STEREO OUT L,R,MONO(C),L+C,R+C SLOT{SLOT1} {SLOT2} [PHONES] [SLOT {SLOT1,SLOT2}] [OMNI OUT](1-8{16}) [2TR OUT DIGITAL]KEYIN CUE EFFE CT CUE RECORDER CUEKEYIN CH1-32{64} KEYIN ST IN1L-4R RACK 5-8 OUT L/R RECORDER IN L/R PLAYBACK OUT L/R KEYIN CUE EFFECT CUE RECORDER CUE OSCILLATORSine Wave Pink Noise Burst Noise HPF LPF CASCADE IN MIX 1-16 STEREO L,R,MONO(C) USB MEMORY RECORDERSTEREO OUT L,R,MONO(C),L+C,R+C RECORDER DECODER ENCODER PLAYBACK OUT MATRIX1-8 CUE L CUE R MONITOR L MONITOR R MONITOR MONO(C)STEREO OUT L,R STEREO OUT MONO(C) STEREO OUT L,C,R L,R MONO(C) MIX OUT1-16 MATRIX OUT1-8 DEFINE RACK2 (same as RACK1) RACK3 (same as RACK1) RACK4 (same as RACK1) 288 LS9-16/LS9-32 Level DiagramDigital Analog DigitalAnalog Digital Analog AnalogHEAD OFFICEAUSTRALIA OTHER ASIAN COUNTRIES THAILAND TAIWAN SINGAPORE MALAYSIA KOREA INDONESIA THE PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA OTHER COUNTRIES TURKEY/CYPRUS OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES NORWAY DENMARK SWEDEN SPAIN/PORTUGAL ITALY FRANCE POLAND AUSTRIA SWITZERLAND/LIECHTENSTEIN GERMANY THE UNITED KINGDOM ARGENTINA BRAZIL MEXICO U.S.A. CANADA PANAMA AND OTHER LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES/ CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES CZECH REPUBLIC/SLOVAKIA/ HUNGARY/SLOVENIA THE NETHERLANDS/ BELGIUM/LUXEMBOURG COUNTRIES AND TRUST TERRITORIES IN PACIFIC OCEAN 289 NORTH AMERICA OCEANIA CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA EUROPE AFRICA MIDDLE EAST ASIA
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