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96 Quick Operation Reference Entering and Exiting Utility Mode Enter Utility Mode by pressing Shift and Assign. Utility has three pages, selected with the right-most encoder. Exit Utility Mode by pressing Assign. Protect When On, user cannot enter Assign Mode.
2 Important: Certain audio and video systems have been engineered to specifically support the MCS-3000 series. The MCS-3000 series was selected by the manufacturers of those systems to be their ideal, de facto control station.
3 Introduction The MCS-3000 series of control stations are the most advanced control products ever from JLCooper Electronics. This family of products includes the 8 fader MCS-3800 Controller, the 4 fader MCS-3400 Controller, the MCS-3000X 8 fader Expander, and the Surround Panner Module.
4 T able of Contents Introduction ............................................................. 3 Getting Started .....................................
5 The Mixer Section .................................................. 27 This chapter discusses how to assign and use the motorized, touch sensitive faders, their associated channel switches above the faders, select buttons and rotary encoders, Page and Bank buttons.
6 The Function Buttons Section .............................. 65 This chapter discusses how to use the assignable F buttons, W Buttons, the Cursor Buttons and M buttons. Attributes of Function Buttons ................................ 65 Assigning Function Buttons, an Overview .
7 Getting Started 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.
8 The Mixer Section The Mixer Section is comprised of the motorized, touch sensitive faders, the buttons above the faders, the five rotary encoders, and the Page and Bank Switches. The Function Buttons Section This is comprised of the buttons F1 through F8, Shift, W1 through W5, M1 through M5, the Cursor Buttons.
9 The T ransport Section The Transport Section is comprised primarily of the Transport Controls: Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop, Play and Record, and also the Jog / Shuttle mechanism. Other controls that can be considered part of the Transport Section include the Keypad, since once of its functions is to send Locate commands.
10 The System Section The System Section is comprised of the Cursor Buttons, the Rotary Encoders, and the Assign Button. The Shift button is included, because Shift Assign puts the unit into Utility mode, and Shift Locate changes the function of the Keypad from Locates to Program Changes.
11 Rear Panel MCS-3800 is shown, the MCS-3400 is similar. From left to right we have: • MIDI In, MIDI Out • LCD Contrast Control • MCS-3000X Expander Connector • Time Code Input The input jack is 1/4”, unbalanced, that is, tip & sleeve.
12 85 Switch MIDI Chan Controller# up 16 30 Shifted up 16 31 down 16 32 Shifted down 16 33 left 16 34 Shifted left 16 35 right 16 36 Shifted right 16 37 Mute Chan 1, Bank 1 15 00, etc. Mute Chan 8, Bank 1 “ 07 Solo Chan 1, Bank 1 “ 08, etc. Solo Chan 8, Bank 1 “ 0F Aux Chan 1, Bank 1 “ 10, etc.
13 Expander Connection The MCS-3000X Expanders may be physically attached to the MCS-3400 or MCS-3800 Controller, forming a continuous control surface. (MCS-3800 shown with 3 MCS-3000X Expanders attached) Alternately, the Expander can stand apart from the MCS Controller.
14 Mounting MCS-3000X Expander to Controller Important: Make All Connections with the Power Off. Turn the power off of all MCS-3000 units before proceeding. Plan Work Area You will want to work at a spacious, well lit surface. Spread a cloth on the surface to avoid scratching units.
15 3000X Expander Electrical Hookup Important: Make All Connections with the Power Off. Turn the power off of all MCS-3000 units before proceeding. The 3000X (8 moving fader controller) can be used either: (1) Connected to an MCS-3800 (or 3400) or (2) “Stand Alone”, as a self contained control surface.
16 Set the Expander ID# On the rear of the Expander is a small cluster of four switches, known as DIP switches. When the rear dip switch number 4 is up, that is, off, the 3 remaining switches are used to set the “ID” number of the 3000X Expander.
17 (2) To Use 3000X “Stand Alone” without an MCS-3800 Set the rear DIP switch position #4 down (= ON) When the rear dip switch number 4 is down, that is, on, you will use the MCS-3000X’s MIDI input and MIDI output.
18 System Connections Power Make sure the power switch is off before connecting the external power supply. Power should be turned off of every MCS-3000X Expander. There is a strain relief clip on the back of the unit, to prevent accidental unplugging.
19 MIDI In and Out Connect the MIDI Out to the MIDI In of the System you are controlling. Connect the MIDI In to the MIDI Out of the System you are controlling.
20 77 The System Section This chapter discusses the Utility Mode, the Time Code Display, and Program Change Mode. Utility Mode is used to control certain basic operating conditions, including such things as Memory Protect, Bank Names, and Memory Bulk Dump, etc.
21 Basic Operation 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 Turn the power switch on. The LCD briefly shows the product name and firmware version.
22 LCD and Page Buttons If the already selected Page button is pressed, its LED will turn off and the LCD shows the Bank name. Press any Page button to restore the LCD to a display of the encoder names and values.
23 More About User Assignable Mode The MCS Controller normally powers up in User Assignable mode. The expression, “local control on” simply means that you can push a button and generally expect its LED to turn on. The LED can be assigned by the user to be either momentary, or latched.
24 LED Behavior in Special Mode The LED can appear to behave either momentary, or latched. Momentary means the LED is lit only while the button is pressed. It turns off when you release the button. Latched means that the LED turns on with the first button press, and then turns off with the second button press.
25 Manually Exiting Special Mode A host software system, engineered to support the MCS Controller using Special Mode, will send a command which switches the unit into Special Mode.
26 W ave Demo For the fader wave demo, hold the UP cursor button while powering up the unit. Continue to hold it for about 3 seconds, until the demo starts. Turn the power off to stop the demo. 71 About Query Mode When a switch is set to Query, it will not send a command.
27 The Mixer Section This chapter discusses how to assign and use the motorized, touch sensitive faders, their associated channel switches above the faders, their associated Select buttons and Rotary Encoders. Page buttons and Bank buttons. Before proceeding, it is important to briefly restate the Basic Modes of Operation: User Assignable Mode vs.
28 Basic Bank Switching and Encoder Selection Prior to moving a fader, pressing a button above the faders, or turning an encoder knob, choose a Bank. Press one of the four Bank switches to the right of the LCD. The actual effect of the Bank switch is also dependent upon the number of MCS-3000X Expanders connected.
29 Fader Output Moving a fader sends a range of MIDI commands. Typically, this will be a controller or a note, with the controller or note number specified by the user.
30 T ouch Sensor A single command is sent every time a fader is touched, and the same command is sent when the fader is released. A user assigned value is sent when the fader is touched, a different value is sent when the fader is released.
31 Encoders, Select and Page The top row of Channel buttons are the Select buttons 1 - 8. The Select buttons are user assignable, and pressing them can result in transmitting a MIDI command. But they also have an important function relating to the operation of the 5 rotary encoders.
32 Assigning Mixer Controls An Overview The general procedure to change (edit) what a control sends or change its name, is to enter Assign Mode by pressing Assign. then do the following: 1. Select the control by moving it. This control is “held” in the LCD display, and you cannot at this point decide to edit a different control.
33 T o Assign a Fader or a T ouch Sensor Since the faders and touch sensors are Bank-switchable, select the desired Bank before entering Assign mode. In other words, if assigning the first fader, the Bank switch will determine if the first fader is channel 1, or 9, or 17, or 25.
34 Editable Parameters for the Faders and Touch Sensors Name Press the Cancel/Clear key in the Keypad to clear the name. Use the Cursor buttons to the left of the LCD to move the cursor. Turn the first encoder to dial in the letters and numbers. The top row of the LCD show the control's real (permanent) name.
35 Group The selected control that you are currently editing can be made a group member. By rotating the encoder under the word Group, the LCD prompts you to select which fader will be the Master for that control. Faders that are grouped can still be moved individually.
36 T o Assign the Rotary Encoders First switch to the desired Bank. Then, select a channel by pressing a Select button at the top of the fader channel. Finally, select one of the 8 Page buttons. Press Assign to enter Assign mode. The yellow LED is lit.
37 Editable Parameters for the Rotary Encoders Name The 40 encoders per channel and the switches share the same name as the fader. Press the Cancel/Clear key in the Keypad to clear the name. Use the Cursor buttons to the left of the LCD to move the cursor.
38 T o Assign Mute, Solo, Aux and Select Buttons Since the Mute, Solo, Aux, and Select buttons are Bank- switchable, select the desired Bank before entering Assign mode. Keep in mind that the Select buttons have two functions. (1) They are used to select a set of 40 virtual encoders associated with each channel.
39 Editable Parameters for Mute, Solo, Aux, and Select Name The 40 encoders per channel and the switches share the same name as the fader. Press the Cancel/Clear key in the Keypad to clear the name. Use the Cursor buttons to the left of the LCD to move the cursor.
40 Maximum (or Velocity) Maximum controller or note velocity value. If the switch is Latch Off (see below), this is the value sent when the switch is pressed. If the switch is Latch On (see below), this is the value sent every other press, when the LED turns On.
41 Mixer Operation Notes Banks Remember Last Fader Position When a Bank switch is pressed, the faders snap to their last position in that bank. The fader position may have been established by the user manually moving the fader. For example, move Fader 1 up to the top in the first bank.
42 Touch May Interfere with Mapping Faders to Host Some software applications require that the user "map" the MCS faders to the host computer's on-screen faders. Sometimes this procedure is called "capturing" or "learning" the fader commands.
43 Fader Groups Traverse Banks A fader or channel switch may be made into a Group Master. Activating the control (moving a fader, pressing a button) results in data being sent for that control, and all members of the group. A Group Master may have members that are in different Banks than the Group Master.
44 Grand Masters Require Grand Master On Switch The Grand Master feature is designed in such a way to permit you to turn the grand master feature on and off with a single button press. This allows you to use the fader individually or as a Grand Master.
45 Moving Faders with MIDI Data Created Off Line To produce smooth, continuous movement, the MCS must receive a series of controller commands with consecutive, up- counting or down-counting values with respect to time. This becomes important should your software allow the provision of recording events “off line.
46 MCS-3000X Expanders and Bank Switching Scenarios The maximum number of fader channels that can be controlled by a single MCS-3800 is 64, including the 8 faders on the 3800 itself. Understand that the addition of 8 faders also adds 8 Select buttons.
47 The T ransport Section This chapter discusses how to assign and use the transport controls (that is, Play Stop etc.), the Jog Wheel and Shuttle Ring, the Machine Enable (“M”) buttons, and the Keypad Locates. Before proceeding, it is important to briefly restate the Basic Modes of Operation: User Assignable Mode vs.
48 M Buttons There are two completely different purposes for the M Buttons. (1) Like other buttons, they can be assigned to send a command when pressed. (2) They can serve as instant Machine Enable-Disable buttons. They control which machine will respond to Transport, Locate, and Jog / Shuttle commands.
48 M Buttons There are two completely different purposes for the M Buttons. (1) Like other buttons, they can be assigned to send a command when pressed. (2) They can serve as instant Machine Enable-Disable buttons. They control which machine will respond to Transport, Locate, and Jog / Shuttle commands.
47 The T ransport Section This chapter discusses how to assign and use the transport controls (that is, Play Stop etc.), the Jog Wheel and Shuttle Ring, the Machine Enable (“M”) buttons, and the Keypad Locates. Before proceeding, it is important to briefly restate the Basic Modes of Operation: User Assignable Mode vs.
46 MCS-3000X Expanders and Bank Switching Scenarios The maximum number of fader channels that can be controlled by a single MCS-3800 is 64, including the 8 faders on the 3800 itself. Understand that the addition of 8 faders also adds 8 Select buttons.
45 Moving Faders with MIDI Data Created Off Line To produce smooth, continuous movement, the MCS must receive a series of controller commands with consecutive, up- counting or down-counting values with respect to time. This becomes important should your software allow the provision of recording events “off line.
44 Grand Masters Require Grand Master On Switch The Grand Master feature is designed in such a way to permit you to turn the grand master feature on and off with a single button press. This allows you to use the fader individually or as a Grand Master.
43 Fader Groups Traverse Banks A fader or channel switch may be made into a Group Master. Activating the control (moving a fader, pressing a button) results in data being sent for that control, and all members of the group. A Group Master may have members that are in different Banks than the Group Master.
42 Touch May Interfere with Mapping Faders to Host Some software applications require that the user "map" the MCS faders to the host computer's on-screen faders. Sometimes this procedure is called "capturing" or "learning" the fader commands.
41 Mixer Operation Notes Banks Remember Last Fader Position When a Bank switch is pressed, the faders snap to their last position in that bank. The fader position may have been established by the user manually moving the fader. For example, move Fader 1 up to the top in the first bank.
40 Maximum (or Velocity) Maximum controller or note velocity value. If the switch is Latch Off (see below), this is the value sent when the switch is pressed. If the switch is Latch On (see below), this is the value sent every other press, when the LED turns On.
39 Editable Parameters for Mute, Solo, Aux, and Select Name The 40 encoders per channel and the switches share the same name as the fader. Press the Cancel/Clear key in the Keypad to clear the name. Use the Cursor buttons to the left of the LCD to move the cursor.
38 T o Assign Mute, Solo, Aux and Select Buttons Since the Mute, Solo, Aux, and Select buttons are Bank- switchable, select the desired Bank before entering Assign mode. Keep in mind that the Select buttons have two functions. (1) They are used to select a set of 40 virtual encoders associated with each channel.
37 Editable Parameters for the Rotary Encoders Name The 40 encoders per channel and the switches share the same name as the fader. Press the Cancel/Clear key in the Keypad to clear the name. Use the Cursor buttons to the left of the LCD to move the cursor.
36 T o Assign the Rotary Encoders First switch to the desired Bank. Then, select a channel by pressing a Select button at the top of the fader channel. Finally, select one of the 8 Page buttons. Press Assign to enter Assign mode. The yellow LED is lit.
35 Group The selected control that you are currently editing can be made a group member. By rotating the encoder under the word Group, the LCD prompts you to select which fader will be the Master for that control. Faders that are grouped can still be moved individually.
34 Editable Parameters for the Faders and Touch Sensors Name Press the Cancel/Clear key in the Keypad to clear the name. Use the Cursor buttons to the left of the LCD to move the cursor. Turn the first encoder to dial in the letters and numbers. The top row of the LCD show the control's real (permanent) name.
33 T o Assign a Fader or a T ouch Sensor Since the faders and touch sensors are Bank-switchable, select the desired Bank before entering Assign mode. In other words, if assigning the first fader, the Bank switch will determine if the first fader is channel 1, or 9, or 17, or 25.
32 Assigning Mixer Controls An Overview The general procedure to change (edit) what a control sends or change its name, is to enter Assign Mode by pressing Assign. then do the following: 1. Select the control by moving it. This control is “held” in the LCD display, and you cannot at this point decide to edit a different control.
31 Encoders, Select and Page The top row of Channel buttons are the Select buttons 1 - 8. The Select buttons are user assignable, and pressing them can result in transmitting a MIDI command. But they also have an important function relating to the operation of the 5 rotary encoders.
30 T ouch Sensor A single command is sent every time a fader is touched, and the same command is sent when the fader is released. A user assigned value is sent when the fader is touched, a different value is sent when the fader is released.
29 Fader Output Moving a fader sends a range of MIDI commands. Typically, this will be a controller or a note, with the controller or note number specified by the user.
28 Basic Bank Switching and Encoder Selection Prior to moving a fader, pressing a button above the faders, or turning an encoder knob, choose a Bank. Press one of the four Bank switches to the right of the LCD. The actual effect of the Bank switch is also dependent upon the number of MCS-3000X Expanders connected.
27 The Mixer Section This chapter discusses how to assign and use the motorized, touch sensitive faders, their associated channel switches above the faders, their associated Select buttons and Rotary Encoders. Page buttons and Bank buttons. Before proceeding, it is important to briefly restate the Basic Modes of Operation: User Assignable Mode vs.
26 W ave Demo For the fader wave demo, hold the UP cursor button while powering up the unit. Continue to hold it for about 3 seconds, until the demo starts. Turn the power off to stop the demo. 71 About Query Mode When a switch is set to Query, it will not send a command.
25 Manually Exiting Special Mode A host software system, engineered to support the MCS Controller using Special Mode, will send a command which switches the unit into Special Mode.
24 LED Behavior in Special Mode The LED can appear to behave either momentary, or latched. Momentary means the LED is lit only while the button is pressed. It turns off when you release the button. Latched means that the LED turns on with the first button press, and then turns off with the second button press.
23 More About User Assignable Mode The MCS Controller normally powers up in User Assignable mode. The expression, “local control on” simply means that you can push a button and generally expect its LED to turn on. The LED can be assigned by the user to be either momentary, or latched.
22 LCD and Page Buttons If the already selected Page button is pressed, its LED will turn off and the LCD shows the Bank name. Press any Page button to restore the LCD to a display of the encoder names and values.
21 Basic Operation 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 Turn the power switch on. The LCD briefly shows the product name and firmware version.
20 77 The System Section This chapter discusses the Utility Mode, the Time Code Display, and Program Change Mode. Utility Mode is used to control certain basic operating conditions, including such things as Memory Protect, Bank Names, and Memory Bulk Dump, etc.
19 MIDI In and Out Connect the MIDI Out to the MIDI In of the System you are controlling. Connect the MIDI In to the MIDI Out of the System you are controlling.
18 System Connections Power Make sure the power switch is off before connecting the external power supply. Power should be turned off of every MCS-3000X Expander. There is a strain relief clip on the back of the unit, to prevent accidental unplugging.
17 (2) To Use 3000X “Stand Alone” without an MCS-3800 Set the rear DIP switch position #4 down (= ON) When the rear dip switch number 4 is down, that is, on, you will use the MCS-3000X’s MIDI input and MIDI output.
16 Set the Expander ID# On the rear of the Expander is a small cluster of four switches, known as DIP switches. When the rear dip switch number 4 is up, that is, off, the 3 remaining switches are used to set the “ID” number of the 3000X Expander.
15 3000X Expander Electrical Hookup Important: Make All Connections with the Power Off. Turn the power off of all MCS-3000 units before proceeding. The 3000X (8 moving fader controller) can be used either: (1) Connected to an MCS-3800 (or 3400) or (2) “Stand Alone”, as a self contained control surface.
14 Mounting MCS-3000X Expander to Controller Important: Make All Connections with the Power Off. Turn the power off of all MCS-3000 units before proceeding. Plan Work Area You will want to work at a spacious, well lit surface. Spread a cloth on the surface to avoid scratching units.
13 Expander Connection The MCS-3000X Expanders may be physically attached to the MCS-3400 or MCS-3800 Controller, forming a continuous control surface. (MCS-3800 shown with 3 MCS-3000X Expanders attached) Alternately, the Expander can stand apart from the MCS Controller.
12 85 Switch MIDI Chan Controller# up 16 30 Shifted up 16 31 down 16 32 Shifted down 16 33 left 16 34 Shifted left 16 35 right 16 36 Shifted right 16 37 Mute Chan 1, Bank 1 15 00, etc. Mute Chan 8, Bank 1 “ 07 Solo Chan 1, Bank 1 “ 08, etc. Solo Chan 8, Bank 1 “ 0F Aux Chan 1, Bank 1 “ 10, etc.
11 Rear Panel MCS-3800 is shown, the MCS-3400 is similar. From left to right we have: • MIDI In, MIDI Out • LCD Contrast Control • MCS-3000X Expander Connector • Time Code Input The input jack is 1/4”, unbalanced, that is, tip & sleeve.
10 The System Section The System Section is comprised of the Cursor Buttons, the Rotary Encoders, and the Assign Button. The Shift button is included, because Shift Assign puts the unit into Utility mode, and Shift Locate changes the function of the Keypad from Locates to Program Changes.
9 The T ransport Section The Transport Section is comprised primarily of the Transport Controls: Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop, Play and Record, and also the Jog / Shuttle mechanism. Other controls that can be considered part of the Transport Section include the Keypad, since once of its functions is to send Locate commands.
8 The Mixer Section The Mixer Section is comprised of the motorized, touch sensitive faders, the buttons above the faders, the five rotary encoders, and the Page and Bank Switches. The Function Buttons Section This is comprised of the buttons F1 through F8, Shift, W1 through W5, M1 through M5, the Cursor Buttons.
7 Getting Started 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.
6 The Function Buttons Section .............................. 65 This chapter discusses how to use the assignable F buttons, W Buttons, the Cursor Buttons and M buttons. Attributes of Function Buttons ................................ 65 Assigning Function Buttons, an Overview .
5 The Mixer Section .................................................. 27 This chapter discusses how to assign and use the motorized, touch sensitive faders, their associated channel switches above the faders, select buttons and rotary encoders, Page and Bank buttons.
4 T able of Contents Introduction ............................................................. 3 Getting Started .....................................
3 Introduction The MCS-3000 series of control stations are the most advanced control products ever from JLCooper Electronics. This family of products includes the 8 fader MCS-3800 Controller, the 4 fader MCS-3400 Controller, the MCS-3000X 8 fader Expander, and the Surround Panner Module.
2 Important: Certain audio and video systems have been engineered to specifically support the MCS-3000 series. The MCS-3000 series was selected by the manufacturers of those systems to be their ideal, de facto control station.
96 Quick Operation Reference Entering and Exiting Utility Mode Enter Utility Mode by pressing Shift and Assign. Utility has three pages, selected with the right-most encoder. Exit Utility Mode by pressing Assign. Protect When On, user cannot enter Assign Mode.
September 16, 2009 920394 Ethernet Interface Installation Page 1 920394 Ethernet Interface Card Installation and Configuration This document covers the installation, initialization, and operation of the 920394 Ethernet Interface Card. Once installed, Ethernet becomes the only possible communications m ethod with the MCS-3800, MCS-3400 or MCS- 3000.
September 16, 2009 920394 Ethernet Interface Installation Page 2 2. The Ethernet MAC address is printed on a label attached to the card. In the unlikely event that this address is needed, you might want to copy it down before installing.
September 16, 2009 920394 Ethernet Interface Installation Page 3 e. The Port number will now appear as a five-digit number. If you do not wish to change it, press ENTER. If you do wish to change it, it must be entered as a five- digit number. For instance, if you wish for port #80, you must enter 00080.
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