User manual YAMAHA NCS500-FD OPERATION MANUAL

[. . . ] NUAGE FADER Ncs500-FD CONTROL SURFACE Operation Manual Using this manual This operation manual supports keyword searching and linking as follows. Keyword searching Searching for keywords is performed using your pdf viewer’s search function. If you are viewing this manual using Adobe Reader, type the term you wish to find into the Find toolbar and then press your computer’s [Enter] key. Jumping between pages If using Adobe Reader, you can jump forwards and backwards to various pages in this manual. This provides a convenient way to return to your original page after clicking a page link. EN Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 How to Read the Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Description of the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] To show the hidden channels, press [ALL CH]. * [] (left) 9 16 17 24 Scrolls through the channels one by one. Press []. 9 16 17 24 Press []. 1 8 9 16 To scroll continuously through the channels, hold down []/[]. However, channels in the Left Lock and Right Lock areas cannot be scrolled through. A [] (right) The same as []. 8 15 16 23 To scroll continuously through the channels, hold down []. However, channels in the Left Lock and Right Lock areas cannot be scrolled through. NUAGE FADER Operation Manual 13 Description of the Device SECTION CONTROL Section When you press [EQ] again, the “Section” view and the controllable parameters of the [Multi function knobs] revert back to the default (meaning that none of the buttons such as [QUICK CTRL] and [PRE] are turned on). The same applies when Channel Setting mode is active for the CHANNEL STRIP section in question. Depending on which controllable parameters are selected in the SECTION CONTROL section, the [Multi function knob] has the following functions. Operation Touching Function • Highlights the parameter. Adjusts the parameter finely (fine mode). Turning Pressing Overview This section is for operating the “Section” view of “Mixer” and selecting the controllable parameters of the [Multi function knobs] (page 8) in the CHANNEL STRIP section. Simultaneously holding down and turning When you operate the [Multi function knob] while holding down the appropriate button(s) in the “MODIFIER Section” (page 21), the function changes as follows. Operation Function Adjusts the parameter finely (fine mode). Simultaneously holding down [SHIFT] and turning knob Simultaneously holding down [CTRL] and pressing knob Resets the parameter to the default value. The buttons [QUICK CTRL], [PRE], [ROUTING], [PAN], [SENDS], [CUES], [INSERT], [DYN], and [EQ] are for selecting the “Section” view and the controllable parameters of the [Multi function knobs]. For example, when you press [EQ], the “Section” view changes to the “EQ” view and the controllable parameters of the [Multi function knobs] change to “EQ. ” The buttons [Sub parameter 1] – [Sub parameter 8] and []/[] are for selecting the parameter type or slot of the controllable parameters of the [Multi function knobs]. NUAGE FADER Operation Manual 14 Description of the Device Controls and Functions 5 [QUICK CTRL] Changes the “Section” view to “QUICK. ” The controllable parameters of the [Multi function knobs] (page 8) in the CHANNEL STRIP section change to “Quick Controls. ” 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 ) @ !# When the CHANNEL STRIP section is in the Channel Settings mode, you can assign and lock parameters to the [Multi function knobs]. Move the mouse cursor to the desired parameter to be assigned. The parameter is temporary assigned to the [Multi function knob] which is not parameter-locked. NOTE Only automatable parameters can be assigned. 2. Press [Multi function button B] of the [Multi function knob] for which you want to lock the parameter for Quick Control. 1 [Sub parameter 1] – [Sub parameter 8] Selects the parameter type or slot of the controllable parameters of the [Multi function knobs] (page 8) in the CHANNEL STRIP section. Lamp Lit Dim Dark The parameter is locked. To unlock the parameter, press [Multi function button B] again. 6 Description The parameter type or slot has been selected. The parameter type or slot can be selected. The parameter type or slot cannot be selected. [PRE] Changes the “Section” view to “PRE. ” The controllable parameters of the [Multi function knobs] (page 8) in the CHANNEL STRIP section change to “FILTER. ” 7 [ROUTING] 2 [METER] Description The meter view is set to Graph (conventional). The meter view is set to Wave (waveforms of audio events). Selects the meter view in “Section. ” Lamp Lit Dim Changes the “Section” view to “ROUTING. ” The controllable parameters of the [Multi function knobs] (page 8) in the CHANNEL STRIP section change to “Direct Routings. ” When you press the [Multi function knob], the pop-up window for selecting the Direct Routings is shown. You can select the parameter by turning the [Multi function knob], and set the parameter by pressing the [Multi function knob]. 8 3 [] (down) Selects the parameter type or slot of the controllable parameters of the [Multi function knobs] (page 8) in the CHANNEL STRIP section one by one. The button lights when held down. Lamp Dim Dark [PAN] Changes the “Section” view to “PAN. ” The controllable parameters of the [Multi function knobs] (page 8) in the CHANNEL STRIP section change to “Pan. ” 9 Description The parameter type or slot can be selected. The parameter type or slot cannot be selected. [SENDS] Changes the “Section” view to “SENDS. ” The controllable parameters of the [Multi function knobs] (page 8) in the CHANNEL STRIP section change to “Sends. ” When you press the [Multi function knob], the pop-up window for selecting the routings of “Sends” is shown. You can select the parameter by turning the [Multi function knob], and set the parameter by pressing the [Multi function knob]. 4 [] (up) The same as []. NUAGE FADER Operation Manual 15 Description of the Device ) [CUES] AUTOMATION Section Changes the “Section” view to “CUES. ” The controllable parameters of the [Multi function knobs] (page 8) in the CHANNEL STRIP section change to “Cues. ” ! [INSERT] Changes the “Section” view to “INSERTS. ” The controllable parameters of the [Multi function knobs] (page 8) in the CHANNEL STRIP section change to “Inserts. ” When you press the [Multi function knob], the pop-up window for selecting the plug-ins of “Inserts” is shown. You can select the parameter by turning the [Multi function knob], and set it by pressing the knob. When the plug-in effect window is displayed in “Section, ” you can assign and lock the parameter in the plug-in effect to the [Multi function knob]. [. . . ] Automation mode [R] [W] Off Off Off Read On Off Touch, Latch, or Write Off Flashing (standby) /On (writing) Trim + Read On Flashing Trim + Touch, Latch, Flashing (standby) On or Write /On (writing) [R] This button is used to turn Automation Read mode on and off. Refer to the description of the [W] button for details regarding its lighting pattern. Not applicable. [BANK] [] (right) SECTION CONTROL Section [METER] [] (down) [] (up) [QUICK CTRL] [PRE] [ROUTING] [PAN] When this button is pressed, the Encoders work as channel panpots. Its indicator lights up when it’s pressed. [. . . ]