Yamaha QL1, QL5

Introduction

Owner’s Manual

Introduction

Thank you for choosing a Yamaha QL series QL5/QL1

Digital Mixing Console. To take full advantage of the

superior features and performance offered by your QL

series console, and to enjoy years of trouble-free use,

please read this owner’s manual carefully before

operating your console. After you have read the manual,

keep it in a safe place.

Accessories

•AC power cord

•Owner’s Manual (this document)

•Dante Virtual Soundcard license code

•Dust cover (QL5 only)

About utility software

QL series products can be used with a variety of utility

software. Information about downloading, installing and

setting up the software applications is available on the

Yamaha Pro Audio website. In addition, refer to the

installation guide that comes with each downloaded

application.

http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/

•QL Editor

This software application enables you to set up and

operate the unit from a connected computer. You can

also use the application to back up console settings or

set console parameters without connecting the unit.

• Console File Converter

This software application enables you to convert

between Yamaha PM5D, M7CL, LS9, CL and QL series

setting files.

•QL StageMix

This software application enables you to control the unit

remotely from an iPad on a WiFi network.

NOTE

iOS applications may not be supported in your area.

Please check with your Yamaha dealer.

About firmware updates

This product enables you to update the unit firmware to

improve the operation, add functions, and correct

possible malfunctions. The following two types of

firmware are available for the unit.

•Console firmware

•Dante module firmware

You must update each type of firmware separately.

Details on updating the firmware are available on the

following website. For information about updating and

setting up the unit, please refer to the firmware update

guide available on the website.

http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/

About the Owner’s Manual

Owner’s Manual (this document)

This book primarily explains panel controls and

functions and basic operation of the QL series.

In this manual, most explanations refer to the QL5.

Reference Manual (PDF format;

downloadable from the website)

This book primarily explains details about functions,

effects parameters, and MIDI.

The Reference Manual is an electronic file in PDF

format. Use PDF viewing software such as Adobe®

Reader® to read this manual. You can download the

latest Adobe Reader application from the website listed

below.

http://www.adobe.com/

Help file (XML file; downloadable

from the website)

You can read this Help file on the unit’s screen. Load the

file on the unit, then press the Help button on the display

to view related sections.

You can download the Reference Manual and Help file

from the following website.

http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/

Conventions in this manual

In this manual, switch-type controllers on the panel are

called “keys.” Control knobs on the panel are called

“knobs.” Some knobs rotate from a minimum value to a

maximum value, while others rotate endlessly.

Virtual buttons displayed on the screen are called

“buttons,” and virtual knobs are called “knobs.”

Controls located on the panel are enclosed in square

brackets [ ] (e.g., [CUE] key) to distinguish them from

virtual buttons and knobs displayed on screen. For some

controls, the name of the section is given before the [ ]

(e.g., SCENE MEMORY [STORE] key).