Function Buttons Section | JL Audio MCS-3800 manual

The Function Buttons Section

This chapter discusses how to assign and use the F buttons, W Buttons, the Cursor Buttons and M buttons.

Before proceeding, it is important to briefly restate the Basic Modes of Operation: User Assignable Mode vs. Special Mode.

In the User Assignable Mode, (the way the unit normally powers-up), you, the user, can set it up how you want, determining what kind of commands the controls send, and how it controls your audio or video system.

In Special Mode, the audio or video system "takes over" the MCS controller. The designers of the system (that is, the makers of your Audio or Video system) have pre-determined how the MCS works with your system.

This chapter relates to User Assignable Mode Only.

If your system switches the MCS Controller into Special Mode, you will need to refer to the documentation included with the system for operation instructions.

Attributes of the Function Buttons

The Function Buttons can have an alternate assignment using the Shift button.

For example,

Pressing F1 can send an MMC command to Eject a tape. Pressing Shift and F1 can send a Note command to play a sampled sound.

The commands sent by the Function Buttons are not affected by the Bank switch.

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JL Audio MCS-3800 manual Function Buttons Section, Attributes of the Function Buttons

Contents

MCS-3000 Series Media Command Stations About this Manual Introduction Table of Contents Transport Section Mixer Section Function Buttons Section Warranty Quick Operation Reference 7 Page SummarySystem Section Technical Information 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 Time Code PowerSystem Connections Card Slots #1 and #2 Midi In and Out OMS or Free Midi Definitions Basic Operation Power UpEntering and Exiting Assign Mode 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 Attributes of the Mixer Section This chapter relates to User Assignable Mode OnlyMixer 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 Editable Parameters for the Faders and Touch Sensors Name CommandNumber Channel 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 If 9 Pin or GPI cards are present Transport and M Button Command TypesAdditional M Buttons Command Menu Items About Query Mode Maximum or Velocity M5 enables CS-10 Emulation Record Safety FeatureTransport Operation Initialized State of Transports and M Buttons Example of Machine Enable Jog and Shuttle Operation Jog On / Off Feature Shuttle Jog Controller CommandsMMC and 9 Pin Commands Jog Jog and Shuttle Speed Locate Operation Smpte Mode vs Feet and Frames Storing a Locate by Capturing on the Fly Sending a Locate Command Last function More About Sending Locate CommandsLocating by Direct Address Attributes of the Function Buttons Function Buttons Section M Buttons Have More Than One Purpose Remote Control of the LEDsCursor 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 Editable Parameters for Function Buttons Cursor & W Name Transport and M Button Commands Number Function Button Operation Notes Switch Grouping System Section Entering Utility ModeExiting Utility Mode Dump Mode Manually Exiting Special ModeProtect Bank Name Showtc Jog Program Change Mode Program Change Mode Display Locates or Display Program Changes Time Code Display Technical Information Dimensions Initialization Initialized SettingsSwitch Midi Channel Controller # Switch Midi Chan Controller# Encoders Midi Chan Controller# Touch Midi Chan Controller # Fader Midi Chan Controller #Page Warranty Quick Operation Reference Manually Switching ModesFader Wave Demo Memory Initialization LCD Displays Encoder Names or Bank Name Bank Switchable ControlsShiftable Controls To Assign a Control Editable Parameters Name Command TypesM Buttons Command Menu Also Includes Query If 9 Pin or GPI Cards are Present, M Commands IncludeButtons Have Two Uses 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