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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. Display alerts user memory is protected when attempting to enter Assign Mode. Dump Rotate ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 2
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. Please review the owners manuals and “read me” files that came with your audio or video system for references to the JL ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 3
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. MCS-3800 and MCS-3400 Media Command Stations are moving fader ...
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4 T able of Contents Introduction ............................................................. 3 Getting Started ......................................................... 7 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, ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 5
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. Attributes of the Mixer Section ................................ 27 Basic Bank Sw ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 6
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 ............. 67 To Assign F and M Buttons .............................. ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 7
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. Front Panel Displays and Contr ols The illustrations show the MCS-3800, which is operationally the same as the ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 8
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. 89 W arranty JLCooper Electronics ( ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 9
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. The M buttons may be used ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 10
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. The LCD is used to primarily to display the names of control ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 11
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. • Card Slot #1 and Card Slot #2 Accepts optional, user installable plug in cards for additional c ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 12
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. Aux Chan 8, Bank 1 “ 17 Sel Chan 1, Bank 1 ? ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 13
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. In that case, an optional set of simulated stone end- bells may be purchased t ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 14
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. Remove Top of MCS-3400 or MCS-3800 Controller Using the allen key ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 15
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. On the rear of the Expander is a small clu ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 16
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. These switches set the ID# of each Expander, so the system knows which Expander represents channels ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 17
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. (The MCS-3000X’s modular “telephone-type” connectors are not used in this modes) When the rear dip switch number 4 is down, ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 18
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. Pass the small plug end of the power supply through this clip. Loop it around and pass it through ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 19
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. If a computer-based system, this will be connected to the computer’s MIDI Interface. If a non-computer based system, you may want to connect the MIDI In and MIDI Out to a MIDI Patch Bay ( ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 20
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. The Time Code Display features a Drop Frame indicator. Time can be displayed in either S ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 21
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. The LCD then shows either the current Bank name, or the name and value of th ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 22
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. If connected to an audio or video host system, developed to communicate directly the MCS Controller, the LCD may also change when the ho ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 23
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. Momentary means the LED is lit only while the button is pres ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 24
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. Alternately, the LED can flash, or do ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 25
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. At this point, the MCS is no longer user-programmable. The user may choose, however, to manually exit the Special Mode and return to User Assignable mode, without having ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 26
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. When pressed, it puts the whole unit into Query mode. In Query mode, no comma ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 27
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. ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 28
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. For example, with 3 Expanders conn ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 29
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. (If the MCS is still in its initialized state, refer to the Initialized Settings section of the Technical Information chapter, page xx, for a detailed listing of commands and channe ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 30
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. A typical application is to use the touch sensor to arm a fader for writing automation moves, within software ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 31
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. Select a channel by pressing a Select button. This makes the LCD i ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 32
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. If you meant to ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 33
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. Press Assign to enter Assign mode. The yellow LED is lit. After enteri ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 34
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. The bottom row of the LCD is the u ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 35
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. When the master is moved, the group member faders' positions and output va ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 36
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. After entering Assign mode, rotating an Encoder knob selects which one of the five encoders you w ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 37
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. Turn the first encoder to dial in the letters and numbers. Command Rotary Encoders send eithe ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 38
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. (2) For maximum user-flexibility, th ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 39
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. Turn the first encoder to dial in the letters and numbers. Command Mute, Solo, Aux an ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 40
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. Group The selected control that you are currently editing can be made a group member. B ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 41
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. Switch banks. Switch back to the first bank, and fader 1 jumps ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 42
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. Some software applications achieve this by instructing the user to move ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 43
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. For example, Fader 8 can be a Group Master, ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 44
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. To use the Grand Master feature, you also assign one button (F, M, W) to be the "Grand Maste ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 45
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.” You might wish to manually ente ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 46
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. Since each Select button allows access to 40 virtual encoders, a single MCS-3000X Expander adds 32 ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 47
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. Special Mode. In the User ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 48
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. For example, in the initialized (Factory pres ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 49
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. For example, in the initialized (Factory pres ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 50
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. Special Mode. In the User ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 51
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. Since each Select button allows access to 40 virtual encoders, a single MCS-3000X Expander adds 32 ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 52
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.” You might wish to manually ente ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 53
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. To use the Grand Master feature, you also assign one button (F, M, W) to be the "Grand Maste ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 54
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. For example, Fader 8 can be a Group Master, ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 55
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. Some software applications achieve this by instructing the user to move ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 56
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. Switch banks. Switch back to the first bank, and fader 1 jumps ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 57
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. Group The selected control that you are currently editing can be made a group member. B ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 58
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. Turn the first encoder to dial in the letters and numbers. Command Mute, Solo, Aux an ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 59
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. (2) For maximum user-flexibility, th ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 60
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. Turn the first encoder to dial in the letters and numbers. Command Rotary Encoders send eithe ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 61
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. After entering Assign mode, rotating an Encoder knob selects which one of the five encoders you w ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 62
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. When the master is moved, the group member faders' positions and output va ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 63
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. The bottom row of the LCD is the u ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 64
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. Press Assign to enter Assign mode. The yellow LED is lit. After enteri ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 65
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. If you meant to ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 66
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. Select a channel by pressing a Select button. This makes the LCD i ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 67
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. A typical application is to use the touch sensor to arm a fader for writing automation moves, within software ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 68
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. (If the MCS is still in its initialized state, refer to the Initialized Settings section of the Technical Information chapter, page xx, for a detailed listing of commands and channe ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 69
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. For example, with 3 Expanders conn ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 70
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. ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 71
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. When pressed, it puts the whole unit into Query mode. In Query mode, no comma ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 72
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. At this point, the MCS is no longer user-programmable. The user may choose, however, to manually exit the Special Mode and return to User Assignable mode, without having ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 73
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. Alternately, the LED can flash, or do ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 74
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. Momentary means the LED is lit only while the button is pres ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 75
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. If connected to an audio or video host system, developed to communicate directly the MCS Controller, the LCD may also change when the ho ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 76
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. The LCD then shows either the current Bank name, or the name and value of th ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 77
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. The Time Code Display features a Drop Frame indicator. Time can be displayed in either S ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 78
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. If a computer-based system, this will be connected to the computer’s MIDI Interface. If a non-computer based system, you may want to connect the MIDI In and MIDI Out to a MIDI Patch Bay ( ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 79
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. Pass the small plug end of the power supply through this clip. Loop it around and pass it through ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 80
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. (The MCS-3000X’s modular “telephone-type” connectors are not used in this modes) When the rear dip switch number 4 is down, ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 81
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. These switches set the ID# of each Expander, so the system knows which Expander represents channels ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 82
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. On the rear of the Expander is a small clu ...
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JL Audio MCS-3800 - page 83
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. Remove Top of MCS-3400 or MCS-3800 Controller Using the allen key ...
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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. In that case, an optional set of simulated stone end- bells may be purchased t ...
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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. Aux Chan 8, Bank 1 “ 17 Sel Chan 1, Bank 1 ? ...
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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. • Card Slot #1 and Card Slot #2 Accepts optional, user installable plug in cards for additional c ...
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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. The LCD is used to primarily to display the names of control ...
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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. The M buttons may be used ...
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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. 89 W arranty JLCooper Electronics ( ...
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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. Front Panel Displays and Contr ols The illustrations show the MCS-3800, which is operationally the same as the ...
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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 ............. 67 To Assign F and M Buttons .............................. ...
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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. Attributes of the Mixer Section ................................ 27 Basic Bank Sw ...
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4 T able of Contents Introduction ............................................................. 3 Getting Started ......................................................... 7 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, ...
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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. MCS-3800 and MCS-3400 Media Command Stations are moving fader ...
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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. Please review the owners manuals and “read me” files that came with your audio or video system for references to the JL ...
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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. Display alerts user memory is protected when attempting to enter Assign Mode. Dump Rotate ...
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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. ...
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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. 3. Install the Card into the "Slot 1" position using the screws previously attaching the blank plate o ...
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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. If a mistake is m ade, press the CLEAR button ...
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