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Contents
1.1 Introduction .............................................................................. .......1-3
1.2 Manual Overview ..................................................................... .......1-3
1.3 Before You Start ....................................................................... .......1-4
1.3.1 Worksurface Layout .............................................................1-4
1.3.2 Screen Assignment ..............................................................1-5
1.3.3 Layers and Banks.................................................................1-6
1.3.4 Using the Control Surface ...................................................1-6
1.3.5 The Assigned Channel .........................................................1-7
1.3.6 The Master Fader ..................................................................1-7
1.3.7 Other Centre Section Controls ............................................1-8
1.3.8 Channel Types ......................................................................1-8
1.4 Hardware Configuration.......................................................... .......1-9
1.4.1 Connections..........................................................................1-9
1.4.2 Audio I/O Panel....................................................................1-10
1.5 Configuring a Session .......................................................... .......1-13
1.5.1 Session Structure ...............................................................1-13
1.5.2 Assigning Faders to the Worksurface....................... .......1-14
1.6 Saving and Loading Sessions ............................................. .......1-15
1.7 Audio Sync .............................................................................. .......1-16
1.8 Routing Basics ..............................................................................1-17
1.8.1 Selecting Inputs & Outputs ................................................1-17
1.8.2 Ripple Channels .................................................................1-18
1.9 Presets..................................................................................... .......1-19
1.10 Naming Channels and Busses..................................................1-20
1.11 Channel Processing............................................................ .......1-21
1.11.1 EQ.......................................................................................1-21
1.11.2 Dynamics...........................................................................1-22
1.11.3Auxiliaries ..........................................................................1-22
1.12 The Matrix............................................................................. .......1-23
1.13 Control Groups .................................................................... .......1-24
1.14 Solo Setup............................................................................. .......1-25
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2.1 Introduction to Channel Types .............................................. .......2-2
2.2 Channel Input Setup - Common Elements ........................... .......2-2
2.2.1 Channel Strip InputArea ......................................................2-2
2.2.2 Channel Names ....................................................................2-2
2.2.3 Channel Safes.......................................................................2-3
2.2.4 Channel Settings ..................................................................2-3
2.2.5 Channel Solos ......................................................................2-5
2.3 Channel Output and Inserts - Common Elements............... .......2-6
2.3.1 Channel Strip OutputArea ...................................................2-6
2.3.2 Channel Strip InsertAreas ...................................................2-7
2.3.3 Console Output and Insert Routing ....................................2-7
2.3.4 Creating and Configuring FX Modules ...............................2-7
2.4 Input Channel Specific Functions ....................................... .......2-10
2.4.1 Trim and Track ....................................................................2-10
2.4.2 Input Routing ......................................................................2-10
2.4.3 Input Configuration ............................................................2-10
2.4.4 Output Routing ............................................................ .......2-11
2.4.5 Aux Busses and Assignable Controls ....................... .......2-11
2.4.6 Group Outputs ....................................................................2-12
2.4.7 Direct Outputs .....................................................................2-12
2.5 Group Channels Specific Functions................................... .......2-13
2.6 Aux Channels Specific Functions ..............................................2-13
2.7 Matrix Channels Specific Functions ..........................................2-14
2.8 Channel Signal Processing.................................................. .......2-14
2.8.1 Channel Filters (Input Channels Only) ..............................2-14
2.8.2 Channel EQ .........................................................................2-14
2.8.3 Channel Dynamics .............................................................2-16
2.9 LCD Functions...............................................................................2-17
2.9.1 Introduction to LCD Functions..........................................2-17
2.9.2 Solo......................................................................................2-17
2.9.3 Solo Choice.........................................................................2-17
2.9.4 GANG ...................................................................................2-17
2.9.5 JOIN CG ...............................................................................2-18
2.9.6 Assign Faders .....................................................................2-19
2.9.6 Unassign Faders ................................................................2-19
2.9.8 Copy Bank From.................................................................2-20
2.9.9 Copy Bank To .....................................................................2-20
2.9.10 Clear Bank.........................................................................2-20
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3.1 System Menu............................................................................ .......3-2
3.1.1 Diagnostics ...........................................................................3-2
3.1.2 Oscillator ...............................................................................3-2
3.1.3 Security .................................................................................3-2
3.1.4 Clear Over Indicators............................................................3-4
3.1.5 Overview Clear Screen.........................................................3-4
3.1.6 Keyboard Help ......................................................................3-4
3.1.7 F10: Reset FX........................................................................3-4
3.1.8 F11: Reset Engine ................................................................3-4
3.1.9 F12: Reset Surfaces .............................................................3-4
3.1.10 Set Date & Time ..................................................................3-4
3.1.11 Shutdown ............................................................................3-4
3.2 Files Menu................................................................................. .......3-5
3.2.1 Session Structure .................................................................3-5
3.2.2 Load Session ........................................................................3-7
3.2.3 Save Session ........................................................................3-7
3.2.4 Save As New File ..................................................................3-7
3.2.5 Load Presets .........................................................................3-8
3.2.6 Save Presets .........................................................................3-9
3.2.7 Global Set To Defaults ..........................................................3-9
3.2.8 Session Notes.....................................................................3-10
3.2.9 Session Report ...................................................................3-10
3.3 Layout Menu........................................................................... .......3-11
3.3.1 Fader Banks................................................................. .......3-11
3.3.2 Channel List ........................................................................3-12
3.3.3 Transport Control ...............................................................3-12
3.4 Snapshots Menu .................................................................... .......3-13
3.4.1 Storing a Snapshot.............................................................3-13
3.4.2 Recalling a Snapshot .........................................................3-14
3.4.3 Replacing a Snapshot ........................................................3-14
3.4.4 Editing Multiple Snapshots ................................................3-14
3.4.5 Moving a Snapshot.............................................................3-15
3.4.6 Renaming a Snapshot........................................................3-15
3.4.7 Renumbering Snapshots...................................................3-15
3.4.8 Deleting a Snapshot ...........................................................3-15
3.4.9 Snapshot Undo...................................................................3-15
3.4.10 Snapshot Groups .............................................................3-15
3.5.11 Global Recall Scope.........................................................3-17
3.5.12 Individual Snapshot Recall Scope .................................3-17
3.5.13 Snapshot Crossfades ......................................................3-18
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3.5.14 Snapshot Recall Times ....................................................3-19
3.5.15 Introducing Snapshots and MIDI.....................................3-19
3.5.16 Snapshot Control by MIDI ................................................3-19
3.4.17 MIDI Devices......................................................................3-20
3.4.18 MIDI Program and MIDI List..............................................3-20
3.4.19 GPOs and Snapshots.......................................................3-21
3.4.20 Surface Offline & Snapshot Editing ................................3-22
3.4.21 Snapshots and Transport Automation............................3-22
3.4.22 Auto Update ......................................................................3-22
3.5 Options Menu ......................................................................... .......3-23
3.5.1 Surface ................................................................................3-23
3.5.2 Faders..................................................................................3-24
3.5.3 Solo......................................................................................3-24
3.5.4 Disable.................................................................................3-25
3.5.5 Brightness...........................................................................3-25
3.5.6 Meters ..................................................................................3-25
3.5.7 Session................................................................................3-26
3.5.8 Status...................................................................................3-26
3.6 Matrix Menu.......3-28
3.6.1 The Matrix Panel .................................................................3-28
3.6.2 Matrix Presets .....................................................................3-29
3.7 Graphic EQs Menu .......................................................................3-29
3.7.1 Graphic EQ Panel................................................................3-29
3.7.2 Ganging Graphic EQs.........................................................3-30
3.7.3 Graphic EQ ALLButton ......................................................3-30
3.7.4 Graphic EQ Presets ............................................................3-30
3.8 Solos Menu............................................................................. .......3-31
3.8.1 The Solo Panel....................................................................3-31
3.8.2 The No Solo Setup Display ................................................3-32
3.8.3 Assigning Solo Busses to Worksurface Controls ...........3-33
3.8.4 Solo Outputs Routing................................................. .......3-33
3.8.5 Headphone Outputs ...........................................................3-33
3.9 Setup Menu....................................................................................3-34
3.9.1Audio I/O ..............................................................................3-34
3.9.2 Port Selection......................................................................3-34
3.9.3 Port Hardware Configuration.............................................3-34
3.9.4 Port Control.........................................................................3-35
3.9.5 The Socket Display.............................................................3-35
3.9.6 Socket Conforming ............................................................3-35
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3.9.7 Group and Socket Names ..................................................3-36
3.9.8 Socket Options ...................................................................3-36
3.9.9Audio Sync ..........................................................................3-36
3.9.10 Timecode & Transport......................................................3-37
3.9.11 Macros ...............................................................................3-37
3.9.12 The Macro Editor ..............................................................3-38
3.9.13 Talkback ............................................................................3-39
3.10 Screen and Light Brightness ............................................. .......3-40
4.1 Network and Mirroring ............................................................ .......4-2
4.1.1 Network Configuration.........................................................4-2
4.1.2 Mirroring for the first time.....................................................4-2
4.2 Multi-console Setups............................................................... .......4-4
4.2.1 FOH and Monitors sharing a stage rack .............................4-4
5.1 Troubleshooting ...................................................................... .......5-2
5.1.1 Starting the console .............................................................5-2
5.1.2 Audio not passing on certain channels ..............................5-2
5.1.3 Snapshots not recalling as expected..................................5-2
5.1.4 Snapshots not inserting as expected .................................5-2
5.1.5 Assigning console controls .................................................5-2
5.1.6 Console controls not affecting the audio ...........................5-2
5.1.7 Channels not appearing on the worksurface.....................5-3
5.1.8 No signal from the Solo buss ..............................................5-3
5.1.9 Signal from the Solo buss when nothing is soloed ...........5-3
5.1.10 External keyboard ..............................................................5-3
5.1.11 Resetting the console.........................................................5-3
5.1.12 Talkback ..............................................................................5-3
5.1.13 Meters ..................................................................................5-3
5.1.14 Console lighting..................................................................5-3
5.1.15 Joystick not responding as expected...............................5-3
5.1.16 Features not yet implemented ...........................................5-3
5.1.17 Diagnostics .........................................................................5-4
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