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