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USER GUIDE LCS SERIES CueMixer Matrix3 Audio Show Control System Edition: 2007-09-19 for CueStation 4.6.0.
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© 2007 Meyer Sound. All rights reserved. CueMixer User Guide The contents of this manual are furnished for informational purposes only, are subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc.
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Table of Contents CueMixer ™ Setup 7 Connecting the CueMixer CueMixer Controls 11 Modes Page Select Transport Buttons EQ Isolate Mute User Buttons Programming CueMixer Functions 15 CueMixer Setup Us.
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CueMixer Setup Connecting the CueMixer 7 The CueMixer ™ is a physical control surface for the Matrix3 ™ audio show control system. The faders and buttons provide a flexible interface for controlling audio processing and automation within the Matrix3.
RS-422 CueMixer LX-COS module Port B RS-422 Serial Cable On the Matrix3 LX-COS module, Port A and Port B use the same connector pin-outs as the CueMixer, so the cable connections are swapped from end to end. The cable needed to connect the LX-COS module to the CueMixer should be wired as shown.
Table 1. CueMixer RS-422 Connection Purpose Pin Shield 1 TxD+ 4 TxD- 5 RxD+ 8 RxD- 9 DIP Switch Settings The dip-switches on the rear panel of the CueMixer are not used and their settings ignored by the electronics.
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CueMixer Controls Modes 12 Page Select 12 Transport Buttons 13 EQ 14 Isolate 14 Mute 14 User Buttons 14 Controls on the CueMixer are organized into sections with related functions grouped together. These sections match functions in CueStation software.
Modes Next to each button is an LED. On the top two rows of buttons, these LEDs are used to display the current mode and page selection. There are four modes on the CueMixer.
For example, to select faders 33 to 40, you need “page 5”. Press then release the Shift key (LED lights) then press the Isolate button for fader number 5. There are blue numbers beneath each of the LEDs on the Isolate row of buttons. These show pages 1 to 8.
that will allow automated levels to be offset. For example if you have a substitute musician and you need to adjust the overall level without changing the programmed fades, you could use the trim control.
Programming CueMixer Functions CueMixer Setup 15 User A Mode 19 CueMixer Setup By default the LX-300 connection to CueMixer is not enabled. An External Subcue is used to enable the connection to a CueMixer. When the LX-300 is first powered up, the CueMixer is not enabled.
Enable Console Modes Enables these controls on the CueMixer. By default these are all of enabled until you use this command and select "Disable" from the drop-down menus to disable the control on the CueMixer. Enable EQ/Trim Modes Enables these controls on the CueMixer.
Enable Misc Console Modes Enables these controls on the CueMixer. By default these are all of enabled until you use this command and select "Disable" from the drop-down menus to disable the control on the CueMixer. The “Editing” controls are the ones accessed by pressing Shift, and then using the Page 1, 2, 3, and 4 buttons.
Note Do not confuse User A button with User A mode. User A button fires a single cue when pressed. When you enter User A mode (LED next to user A button is ON), then you have the use of the bottom two rows of buttons on the CueMixer available to fire cues.
Set Port on LX-300 Port B on the LX-COS module is the default port for connecting a CueMixer, but you can change the connection to Port A. Please note that each LX-300 will only support one CueMixer. User A Mode This command is used to assign the Cues that are fired by last two rows of buttons on the CueMixer when you are in User A mode.
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Using the CueMixer Mixing with Virtual Groups 21 Executing Cues with User A Buttons 21 Connect the CueMixer to a Matrix3 LX-COS module (Port B is the default connection), turn on the power, send a configuration to the Matrix3, and then send the CueMixer RIF-108 > Enable RIF command.
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CueMixer Details Basic Operation 23 Reference 24 Basic Operation When the CueMixer is first powered up it starts with System Master as the current mode. The System Master LED in the upper left corner is lit and the first two faders are the Automated System Level and the Manual System Level.
Reference The following section provides details for each, LED, button and feature found on the CueMixer. First Row of LEDs The mode LEDs are used to indicate the active mode.
Show This causes the Status display on the front of the LX-300 to show the next cue in the active Cue List. The status display is in the form “Nxxx” When N shows that it is the “Next” cue and xxx is the cue ID number for the next cue. GO This is the same as the GO button in the transport window.
(Shifted) [c.NEW]: Cue Lists window- Makes a new cue entry with the default name, captures all, and then puts it in a cue list. A Cue List must be selected in the Cue Lists window. This is the same as pressing F4 while in the Cue Lists window with a Cue List selected.
Third Row of LEDs The third row of LEDs and the third row of buttons are used to show a channel has been Isolated from automation. When EQ is active, these LEDs are used to display the channel being edited (the blue numbers beneath each LED).
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Service and Troubleshooting Service 29 Calibration 29 When power is first applied to the CueMixer, it runs through a self-test. The LEDs turn on one row at a time starting with the bottom row and working to the top. All fader motors are cycled and then moved to the 1/3rd travel position.
There are four circuit boards in the unit. There is a board that has all of the push-button switches and LEDs mounted on it. Mounted above this is a circuit board with the microprocessor and one of the trim pots you will need to adjust. The other two boards are for the faders.
Trim Adjustment Locations CPU Board DB-9 Fader Board Fader Board T1 T1 T1 Resetting Trim Adjustments If minor adjustments do not align the faders, or if the trim adjustments are too far out of range, you can start over using the following steps: 1. In CueStation, set Inputs 1 to 8 to –25.
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