Euphonix MC Control User manual
USER GUIDE
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In the interest of continued product development, Euphonix reserves the right to make improvements to this
manual and the product it describes at any time, without notice or obligation.
MC Co l o r , M C M i x , M C C o n t r o l , M C Tran sp o r t , M C P r o, System 5-MC, and EuCon are trademarks of Euphonix, Inc.
©2009 Euphonix, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. No part of this publication may be reproduced, trans-
mitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form by any means
without written permission from Euphonix, Inc.
Covered by one or more of the following US Patents: 5,399,820, 5,402,501, 5,524,060, 5,959,610, 6,057,829,
6,438,241, 6,728,382, 7,441,193.
Communications and Safety Regulation Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or locate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by Euphonix, Inc., could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
Always use a shielded Ethernet cable to connect to your MC Color, such as the one supplied in with
the unit.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We Euphonix, Inc.,
1330 West Middlefield Road
Mountain View, CA, 94043 USA
(650) 855-0400
declare under our sole responsibility that the product
MC Color
complies(y) with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
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Canada
European Union
Australia
Japan
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada
ABN 91 051 557 905
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock
to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the product.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with a dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) This product must be connected to an AC power source that provides a safety earthing
connection. This unit is provided with a power supply cord set appropriate for your
area. Do not modify or defeat the safety earthing feature of the power cord.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, conve-
nience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
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13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the appa-
ratus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15) WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
16) Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the equipment.
17) To completely disconnect this equipment from the AC Mains, disconnect the power
supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.
18) The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
19) Operator Accessible Fuse (UK only):
Caution: For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type
and rating of fuse.
Attention: Pour ne pas compromettre la protection contre les risques d’incendie,
remplacer par un fusible de même type et de même caractéristiques
nominales.
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Table of Contents
List of Figures ........................................................................................................ xi
Chapter 1: Introduction....................................................................................... 13
Chapter 2: Installation and Setup ..................................................................... 15
Chapter 3: MC Color Surface Controls .............................................................. 19
3.1 POWER Key ................................................................................ 21
3.2 Show Key ................................................................................... 21
3.2.1 Locking the Show Key .................................................... 21
3.3 Shift Key .................................................................................... 22
3.3.1 Locking the Shift Key ..................................................... 22
3.4 Soft Keys.................................................................................... 22
3.5 Soft Knobs ................................................................................. 23
3.6 Reset Keys ................................................................................. 23
3.7 Transport Keys ........................................................................... 23
3.8 Trackballs and Trackwheels........................................................ 24
3.8.1 Trackball and Trackwheel Sensitivity.............................. 24
3.9 APPLICATION Key ....................................................................... 25
3.10 PAGE Keys.................................................................................. 25
3.11 BANK Keys ................................................................................. 26
3.12 Copy/Paste Grade Keys .............................................................. 26
3.13 NAV Key ..................................................................................... 27
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Chapter 4: Common Tasks................................................................................. 29
Chapter 5: EuControl........................................................................................... 31
5.1 Surfaces..................................................................................... 32
5.2 Workstations.............................................................................. 35
5.3 General ...................................................................................... 37
5.4 Preferences................................................................................ 38
5.5 Assign........................................................................................ 39
5.5.1 Lock to application ........................................................ 39
5.6 Layouts ...................................................................................... 40
5.7 Soft Keys.................................................................................... 40
Chapter 6: Soft Keys ........................................................................................... 41
6.1 Save .......................................................................................... 42
6.2 Revert ........................................................................................ 42
6.3 Restore ...................................................................................... 42
6.4 Section ...................................................................................... 42
6.5 Shift........................................................................................... 42
6.6 Soft Key Label ............................................................................ 42
6.7 Layout........................................................................................ 43
6.8 Icon ........................................................................................... 43
6.9 Font ........................................................................................... 43
6.10 Color.......................................................................................... 43
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6.11 Clear .......................................................................................... 43
6.12 Command................................................................................... 44
6.12.1 Add ............................................................................... 44
6.12.2 Delete ........................................................................... 44
6.12.3 Repeat........................................................................... 45
6.13 Command Types......................................................................... 46
6.13.1 Key................................................................................ 46
6.13.2 EuCon............................................................................ 47
Chapter 7: Using MC Color ................................................................................. 49
7.1 Controlling Apple Color with MC Color ........................................ 49
7.1.1 Primary In...................................................................... 49
7.1.2 Secondary: Vignette Control .......................................... 50
7.1.3 Color FX......................................................................... 51
7.2 Using MC Color and MC Transport............................................... 52
Appendix A: Setting the IP Address..................................................................... 53
Appendix B: EuCon Commands............................................................................. 55
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