Table of Contents | JL Audio MCS-3800 guide

Table of Contents
Introduction	3
Getting Started	7
This chapter discusses the MCS-3000 Series hardware,
describing the front and rear panel controls, viewing the front
panel in "sections", the displays and connectors, and how to
interconnect it into your system.
Front Panel Displays and Controls	7
Rear Panel	11
Expander Connection	13
Hardware	14
Electrical	15
Set ID with DIP Switch	16
System Connections	18
Power	18
Time Code	18
MIDI I/O	19
Card Slots	19
OMS and FreeMIDI Definitions	20
Basic Operation	21
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	21
Entering and Exiting Assign Mode	21
LCD and Page Buttons	22
Modes of Operation (User and Special)	22
LED Behavior In Special Mode	24
Manually Exiting Special Mode	25
Wave Demo	26

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MCS-3000 Series Media Command Stations About this Manual Introduction Table of Contents Mixer Section Transport Section Warranty Quick Operation Reference 7 Page Summary Function Buttons SectionSystem Section Technical Information Getting Started Front Panel Displays and Controls Mixer Section Function Buttons Section Transport Section System Section Rear Panel Page Expander Connection Mounting MCS-3000X Expander to Controller Move Left End Bell 3000X Expander Electrical Hookup Set the Expander ID# Important Be Sure Each Expander has a Unique ID#Page System Connections PowerTime Code Midi In and Out Card Slots #1 and #2 OMS or Free Midi Definitions Entering and Exiting Assign Mode Power UpBasic Operation LCD and Page Buttons Modes of Operation More About User Assignable Mode More About Special Mode LED Behavior in Special Mode Manually Exiting Special Mode User Assignable vs. Pre-Defined Functionality Wave Demo Mixer Section This chapter relates to User Assignable Mode OnlyAttributes of the Mixer Section Basic Bank Switching and Encoder Selection Encoder Selection Fader Output Fader Input Channel Switches Touch Sensor Encoders, Select Assigning Mixer Controls An Overview To Assign a Fader or a Touch Sensor Command Editable Parameters for the Faders and Touch Sensors NameNumber Channel Group GMaster To 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 Velocity Maximum or Velocity Latch Mixer Operation Notes Banks Remember Last Fader Position Touch Inhibits Motor Encoders Fader Groups Traverse Banks Group Members are Automatically Scaled Grand Masters Require Grand Master On Switch Grand Masters Traverse All Banks Moving Faders with Midi Data Created Off Line Page Transport Section Attributes of Transport Section Buttons Transports Jog Wheel and Shuttle Ring Locates 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 Record Safety Feature M5 enables CS-10 EmulationTransport Operation Initialized State of Transports and M Buttons Example of Machine Enable Jog On / Off Feature Jog and Shuttle Operation MMC and 9 Pin Commands Jog Jog Controller CommandsShuttle Jog and Shuttle Speed Smpte Mode vs Feet and Frames Locate Operation Sending a Locate Command Storing a Locate by Capturing on the Fly Locating by Direct Address More About Sending Locate CommandsLast function Function Buttons Section Attributes of the Function Buttons Remote Control of the LEDs M Buttons Have More Than One PurposeCursor Buttons Have More Than One Purpose F and M Buttons have LEDs 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 Transport and M Button Commands Editable Parameters for Function Buttons Cursor & W Name Number Switch Grouping Function Button Operation Notes Exiting Utility Mode Entering Utility ModeSystem Section Protect Mode Manually Exiting Special ModeDump Showtc Bank Name Jog Program Change Mode Program Change Mode Time Code Display Display Locates or Display Program Changes Dimensions Technical Information Switch Midi Channel Controller # Initialized SettingsInitialization 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 Initialization Bank Switchable Controls LCD Displays Encoder Names or Bank NameShiftable Controls To Assign a Control M Buttons Command Menu Also Includes Command TypesEditable Parameters Name Buttons Have Two Uses If 9 Pin or GPI Cards are Present, M Commands IncludeQuery More About Groups Jog Wheel and Shuttle Ring Locate Mode Time Code Display Entering and Exiting Utility Mode Offset Feet and Frame Ethernet Interface Card Installation and Configuration II. Initialization III. Operation