Introduction | JL Audio MCS-3800 specs

Introduction

The MCS-3000 series of control stations are the most advanced control products ever from JLCooper Electronics. This family of products includes the 8 fader MCS-3800 Controller, the 4 fader MCS-3400 Controller, the MCS-3000X 8 fader Expander, and the Surround Panner Module.

MCS-3800 and MCS-3400 Media Command Stations are moving fader control surfaces, expandable to sixty-four faders. Capable of controlling digital workstations for music and video production and post production, the MCS-3000 series is fully assignable and simple to operate.

MIDI I/O is standard. In addition, the MCS-3400 and MCS-3800 feature two expansion slots for optional cards which support other hardware interfaces and protocols. These include RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, P2 (9 Pin), ADB, and GPI.

This manual deals primarily with the MCS-3400 and MCS-3800 Controllers, and the MCS-3000X Expander, with standard MIDI I/O. The Surround Panner, and Option Cards are discussed in their own manuals.

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Important: There is a "Quick Operation Reference" found on the last 7 pages of this manual. This is a brief summary of the whole manual.

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Contents

MCS-3000 Series Media Command Stations About this Manual Introduction Table of Contents Transport Section Mixer Section Technical Information Warranty Quick Operation Reference 7 Page SummaryFunction Buttons Section System Section Front Panel Displays and Controls Getting Started Function Buttons Section Mixer Section Transport Section System Section Rear Panel Page Expander Connection Move Left End Bell Mounting MCS-3000X Expander to Controller 3000X 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 Out OMS or Free Midi Definitions Power Up Entering and Exiting Assign ModeBasic Operation Modes of Operation LCD and Page Buttons More About Special Mode More About User Assignable Mode LED Behavior in Special Mode User Assignable vs. Pre-Defined Functionality Manually Exiting Special Mode Wave Demo This chapter relates to User Assignable Mode Only Mixer SectionAttributes of the Mixer Section Encoder Selection Basic Bank Switching and Encoder Selection Fader Input Fader Output Touch Sensor Channel Switches Encoders, Select An Overview Assigning Mixer Controls To Assign a Fader or a Touch Sensor Channel CommandEditable Parameters for the Faders and Touch Sensors Name Number GMaster Group To 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 Name Latch Maximum or Velocity Touch Inhibits Motor Mixer Operation Notes Banks Remember Last Fader Position Encoders Group Members are Automatically Scaled Fader Groups Traverse Banks Grand Masters Traverse All Banks Grand Masters Require Grand Master On Switch Moving Faders with Midi Data Created Off Line Page Attributes of Transport Section Transport Section Buttons Jog Wheel and Shuttle Ring Transports Locates 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 Initialized State of Transports and M Buttons Record Safety FeatureM5 enables CS-10 Emulation Transport Operation Example of Machine Enable Jog and Shuttle Operation Jog On / Off Feature Jog Controller Commands MMC and 9 Pin Commands JogShuttle Jog and Shuttle Speed Locate Operation Smpte Mode vs Feet and Frames Storing a Locate by Capturing on the Fly Sending a Locate Command More About Sending Locate Commands Locating by Direct AddressLast function Attributes of the Function Buttons Function Buttons Section F and M Buttons have LEDs Remote Control of the LEDsM Buttons Have More Than One Purpose Cursor Buttons Have More Than One Purpose Assigning 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 Commands Number Function Button Operation Notes Switch Grouping Entering Utility Mode Exiting Utility ModeSystem Section Mode Manually Exiting Special Mode ProtectDump Bank Name Showtc Jog Program Change Mode Program Change Mode Display Locates or Display Program Changes Time Code Display Technical Information Dimensions Initialized Settings Switch Midi Channel Controller #Initialization 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 Demo To Assign a Control Bank Switchable ControlsLCD Displays Encoder Names or Bank Name Shiftable Controls Command 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 Groups Time Code Display Locate Mode Offset Feet and Frame Entering and Exiting Utility Mode Ethernet Interface Card Installation and Configuration II. Initialization III. Operation