Yamaha LS9-32 manuel d'utilisation

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    Owner’ s Manual EN LS9-16/LS9-32[...]

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    2 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual * This applies only to products distributed by Y AMAHA CORPORA TION OF AMERICA. (P erchlorate) * This applies only to products distributed by Y AMAHA CORPORA TION OF AMERICA. (class B) FCC INFORMA TION (U .S.A.) 1. IMPORT ANT NO TICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions[...]

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    3 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual The abov e warning is located on the rear or side of the unit. Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning 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 magni[...]

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    4 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULL Y BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this man ual in a saf e place f or future reference . W ARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These preca[...]

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    5 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual • Before connecting the device to other devices, turn off the power for all devices. Before turning the power on or off for all devices, set all volume levels to minimum. • Be sure to connect to a properly grounded power source. A ground screw is provided on the rear panel of this device for maximum safety and shock[...]

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    6 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 1. Introduction 9 Thank you ................................................................... 9 An overview of the LS9 .............................................. 9 Differences between the LS9-16 and LS9-32 ......... 11 Number of INPUT channels ................................. 11 Rear panel .......................[...]

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    7 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Contents 11. EQ and Dynamics 115 About EQ and dynamics ........................................ 115 Using EQ ................................................................. 115 Using dynamics ...................................................... 117 Using the EQ/Dynamics libraries .......................... 120 EQ li[...]

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    8 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Contents Preferences ............................................................. 194 User-defined keys .................................................. 196 Console lock ........................................................... 197 Locking the console ........................................... 197 Unlocking the co[...]

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    9 1 Introduction LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you f or purchasing the Y amaha LS9 digital mixing console. In order to take full adv antage of the LS9’ s super ior functionality and enjo y years of troub le-free use , please read this manual bef ore you begin using the product. After you ha v e read the manual, k eep it [...]

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    10 An overview of the LS9 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual ■ Effects and graphic EQ that can be patched into a desired signal path • • • • There are eight virtual racks, in which you can mount effects or graphic EQ and then patch them into the desired signal route. Graphic EQ can be mounted in racks 1–4, and ef fects or graphic EQ can be moun[...]

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    11 Differences between the LS9-16 and LS9-32 1 Introduction LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual The LS9 is av ailable in two models; the LS9-16 and the LS9-32. These models diff er as f ollows . The LS9-16 has up to 32 operable INPUT channels, while the LS9-32 has up to 64. The number and structure of other chan- nels (ST IN channels, MIX channels, MA TRIX [...]

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    12 Differences between the LS9-16 and LS9-32 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual The LS9-16 and LS9-32 dif fer in the number of top panel channel modules and ST IN channels the y provide. The LS9-16 provides sixteen channel modules and tw o ST IN channels, and by switching f ader layers you can operate up to 32 INPUT channels (monaural) and four ST IN chann[...]

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    13 1 Introduction LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual The names of the LA YER section keys dif fer between the LS9-16 and LS9-32. ● LS9-16 ● LS9-32 In conjunction with this dif ference, there are also dif ferences in the numbering of the channel modules on the panel and the channels that are assigned to each fader layer . The LS9 provides the f ollowing[...]

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    14 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual The sixteen MIX buses pro vided on the LS9 can be assigned either as V ARI or FIXED types in pairs of adjacent odd-numbered/e ven-numbered b uses ( → p . 213). They can also be s witched between monaural/stereo f or the same pairs of buses . V ARI type and FIXED type buses diff er as f ollows . ● V ARI This type al[...]

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    15 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 2 Pa r ts and their function Chapter 2 Parts and their function This chapter e xplains the LS9’ s par ts and their functions. The LS9’ s top panel is organized into the f ollowing sections . T op panel LS9-16 z Channel module section (p . 17) c STEREO MASTER section (p . 18) v USER DEFINED KEYS section (p . 18) b D[...]

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    Top panel 16 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual LS9-32 z Channel module section (p . 17) c STEREO MASTER section (p . 18) v USER DEFINED KEYS section (p . 18) b DISPLA Y ACCESS section (p . 19) n LA YER section (p . 19) m MIX/MA TRIX SELECT section (p . 20) , Displa y (p . 20) . Stereo meter / Cue section (p . 20) ⁄0 SELECTED CHANNEL section (p . 21) ⁄[...]

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    Top panel LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 17 2 Pa r ts and their function z Channel module section • • • • • • • • • • • In this section you can operate the main parameters of the input channels and output channels, as well as the monitor output. Use the LA YER section ( → p. 19) to select the channels that are mapped to this sec[...]

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    Top panel 18 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual c STEREO MASTER section • • • • • • • • • • • In this section you can operate the main parameters of the STEREO channel. 1 [SEL] key This ke y selects the STEREO channel as the tar get of operations. The L-channel and R-channel will be alter - nately selected as the tar get of operations[...]

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    Top panel LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 19 2 Pa r ts and their function b DISPLA Y ACCESS section • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1 [SCENE MEMOR Y] key This ke y accesses a screen where you can store, recall, [...]

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    Top panel 20 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual m MIX/MA TRIX SELECT section • • • • • • • • • In this section you can select the MIX channel or MA TRIX channel that will be the object of operations. 1 MIX/MA TRIX [1]–[16] keys These ke ys select the MIX channel (or if the selected channel is a MIX/STEREO/MONO channel, the MA TRIX chann[...]

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    Top panel LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 21 2 Pa r ts and their function ⁄0 SELECTED CHANNEL section • • • • • • • • • In this section you can operate the most important mix parameters for the currently selected input channel or out- put channel. The function of the controllers in this section will depend on the type of channel that[...]

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    Top panel 22 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual I EQ [HIGH] key J EQ [HIGH MID] key K EQ [LO W MID] key L EQ [LO W] key These ke ys select the band controlled by encoders 6 – 8 . By simultaneously pressing the EQ [HIGH] k ey and EQ [LO W] ke y , you can reset the gain of all four bands to 0 dB. M [HOME] key This ke y returns the state of the LS9’ s pan[...]

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    Rear panel LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 23 2 Pa r ts and their function Rear panel LS9-16 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 K J L M LS9-32 1 4 J K 5 6 7 8 9 2 L M 3[...]

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    Rear panel 24 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 1 INPUT jacks 1–16 {1–32} These are balanced XLR-3-31 female input jacks for inputting analog audio signals from line le vel de vices or microphones. The nominal input le vel is -62 dBu – +10 dBu. Resettable head amps are pro vided on all jacks, and head amp settings can be stored in scene memory . B O[...]

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    Rear panel LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 25 2 Pa r ts and their function D NETWORK connector This connector allo ws the LS9 to be connected to a W in- dows computer via a CA T3 (transfer rate: maximum 10 Mbps) or CA T5 (transfer rate: maximum 100 Mbps) com- patible Ethernet cable. This is used mainly for controlling mix parameters or editing scene mem[...]

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    Front panel 26 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 1 PHONES LEVEL control This adjusts the le vel of the signal that is output from the PHONES OUT jack 2 . B PHONES OUT (headphone output) jack This is a headphone jack for monitoring the MONIT OR OUT or CUE signal. Front panel 1 2[...]

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    27 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 3 Basic operations on the LS9 Chapter 3 Basic operations on the LS9 This chapter e xplains the v arious user interfaces y ou’ll use to operate the LS9, and basic operations. Here we e xplain basic operations you’ll perf orm in the LS9’ s top panel. The [HOME] ke y in the SELECTED CHANNEL section restores the LS9?[...]

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    28 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Basic operations in the top panel The combination of channels corresponding to each k ey is as follo ws. LA YER section key LA YER [1-16] LA YER [17-32] LA YER [MASTER] LA YER [CUSTOM F ADER] INPUT CH 1–16 INPUT CH 17–32 MIX 1–16 Any desired channels STEREO ST IN 1–2 ST IN 3–4 STEREO STEREO STEREO Any desired[...]

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    29 3 Basic operations on the LS9 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Basic operations in the top panel Y ou can use the encoders and keys of the SELECTED CHANNEL section to directly operate the mix parameters (EQ, pan, dynamics, etc.) of the currently selected channel from the top panel. 1 Make sure that the desired fader lay er is selected in the LA YER se[...]

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    30 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Viewing the display Here we e xplain the various types of information shown in the displa y . 1 Selected channel This sho ws the number , name, and icon of the channel currently selected by its [SEL] ke y for operations. (F or details on assigning a name → p. 34, F or details on select- ing an icon → p. 55, 69) Y o[...]

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    31 3 Basic operations on the LS9 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Viewing the display The contents of the main area will depend on the currently selected function. ■ SELECTED CH VIEW screen This screen sho ws all mix parameters of the currently selected channel. T o access this screen, press the [HOME] ke y of the SELECTED CHANNEL section. ■ V arious[...]

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    32 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Viewing the display The interface sho wn in the screen of the LS9 includes the follo wing items. ■ Cursor The blinking red and yello w frame displayed in the screen is called the “cursor . ” The cursor is used to specify the object of your operations. Use the cursor ke ys of the data entry section to mo ve the cu[...]

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    33 3 Basic operations on the LS9 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Viewing the display ■ Ke yboard windo w The ke yboard window sho wn below will appear when you assign a name or comment to a scene or library , or when you assign a name to a channel. T o enter characters, move the cursor to the desired character in the windo w and press the [ENTER] ke y[...]

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    34 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Assigning a name On the LS9, you can assign a name to each input channel and output channel, and assign a title to each scene or library data item when you sav e it. To assign a name, y ou will use the keyboard windo w that is shown in the main area. 1 Access the window where y ou can assign a name. The illustration be[...]

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    35 3 Basic operations on the LS9 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Using the tool buttons The title bar at the top of some popup windows and screens contains tool b uttons that provide additional functions. Y ou can use these buttons to recall related libr aries, or to cop y the parame- ters of a channel to a diff erent channel. Here we will e xplain ho w[...]

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    36 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Using the tool buttons In the SELECTED CH VIEW screen, move the cursor to the knob corresponding to EQ or dynamics 1/2, or to a button that has a ▼ symbol, and press the [ENTER] ke y . [ RA CK screen ] In the DISPLA Y A CCESS section, press the [RA CK 1-4] or [RA CK 5-8] ke y . 2 Select the channel (EQ/d ynamics) or [...]

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    37 3 Basic operations on the LS9 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Using the tool buttons ● GEQ library The GEQ library holds two types of data; 31BandGEQ or Flex15GEQ. Recall is not possible if you’ ve selected a type that is dif ferent than the recall-destina- tion GEQ. ● Effect library Effect settings whose ef fect type is “HQ.Pitch” or “Fr[...]

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    38 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Using the tool buttons ● Erasing data from a library 1 Access a popup window or screen that con- tains tool buttons. 2 Move the cur sor to the LIB button in the toolbar and press the [ENTER] key to access the popup window of the corre- sponding library . 1 CLEAR button Clears (erases) the data that is selected in the[...]

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    39 3 Basic operations on the LS9 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Using the tool buttons Here’ s how you can cop y the EQ/dynamics settings of the currently selected channel or the GEQ/ef fect settings of the currently selected rack to b uffer memory , and then paste them to a dif ferent channel or rack. Copy/paste is limited to the follo wing combinat[...]

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    40 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Using the tool buttons 5 When y ou want to compare the first and second versions of y our settings, move the cursor to the COMP ARE button and press the [ENTER] key . Y ou will return to the first version of your settings. At this time, the second version of your settings will be sav ed in buf fer memory . 6 With the[...]

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    41 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 4 Connections and setup Chapter 4 Connections and setup This chapter e xplains how to connect the audio inputs and outputs, ho w to perf or m the setup necessar y when star ting the LS9 for the first time , and how to chec k the operation. ■ Analog input connections • • • • • • • • • • • • ?[...]

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    42 Connections LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual ■ Analog output connections • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • OMNI OUT jacks 1–8 {1–16} can be connected to your main speak ers, monitor speakers (foldback), or mon[...]

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    43 Connections LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 4 Connections and setup ■ Digital input/output connections • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Use the 2TR IN DIGIT AL/2TR OUT DIGIT AL jacks or the mini-YGD AI slot to send or recei ve [...]

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    44 Installing an option card LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Bef ore you install an I/O card in a slot, y ou must check the Y amaha website to v erify whether the LS9 suppor ts that card and to verify the number of other Y amaha cards or third-par ty cards that can be used in conjunction with it. http://www .yamahaproaudio.com/ To install an option I/O [...]

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    45 Setup required when starting up LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 4 Connections and setup Here we e xplain the setup that is required when star ting the LS9 for the first time . So that you can check whether the connections are correct, w e also describe the basic procedure for getting the input signal from an INPUT channel to be output from the STERE[...]

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    46 Setup required when starting up LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual “W ord clock” is the clock data that provides the timing basis for audio signals to be processed digitally . If a digital I/O card installed in a slot is digitally con- nected to an external de vice such as a DA W system, CD player , or HDR (hard disk recorder), and you w ant digital[...]

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    47 Setup required when starting up LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 4 Connections and setup 3 Use the buttons in the windo w to select the cloc k sour ce to which the LS9 will synchr o- nize . ● If you want the c loc k source to be the c lock data included in a digital audio signal fr om a slot T urn on a valid 2-channel b utton for the corresponding s[...]

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    48 Setup required when starting up LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 4 Press the SELECTED CHANNEL section [HOME] key . The [HOME] ke y restores the LS9’ s panel to its basic state (home position). When you press this ke y , the SELECTED CH VIEW screen will appear in the dis- play , showing all the parameters of the channel that is selected by its [SEL] [...]

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    49 Setup required when starting up LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 4 Connections and setup ● Making HA settings for a gr oup of eight channels Here’ s how to access a popup windo w where you can make HA settings for a group of eight channels. 1 Make sure that a mic or instrument is con- nected to the INPUT jack ( → p. 41). 2 Press the SELECTED CHA[...]

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    50 Setup required when starting up LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Here we explain ho w to adjust the level of a signal sent from a gain-adjusted input channel to the STEREO b us, adjust its pan (INPUT channel) or balance (ST IN chan- nel), and monitor it from external speak ers connected to the STEREO channel. The following procedure will let you check[...]

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    51 Setup required when starting up LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 4 Connections and setup 6 Raise the fader of the currently selected channel (or the encoder f or a ST IN chan- nel) to obtain an appropriate v olume . In this state, you should hear sound from the speak er system patched to the STEREO channel. If you don’ t hear sound, watch the stereo[...]

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    52 Setup required when starting up LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 4 In the STEREO MASTER section of the top panel, make sure that the STEREO channel [ON] key is on, and raise the STEREO chan- nel fader to 0 dB. 5 Make sure that the ST button f or each c han- nel in the window is on (white c haracters on a pink backgr ound). The ST button is an on/of f [...]

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    53 5 Input channel operations LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Chapter 5 Input channel operations This chapter e xplains operations f or input channels (INPUT channels and ST IN channels). The input channel are the section that processes the signals receiv ed from the rear panel input jacks or slot, and sends them to the STEREO b us, MONO bus , and MIX b[...]

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    54 Signal flow for input channels LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual ● INPUT P A TCH This assigns input signals to the input channels. ● ø (phase) Switches the phase of the input signal. ● HPF (High P ass Filter) This is a high pass filter that cuts the re gion below the specified frequency . ● A TT (attenuator) Attenuates/boosts the le vel of t[...]

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    55 Specifying the channel name / icon 5 Input channel operations LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual On the LS9, the name and icon shown in the screen can be specified f or each input channel. Here we will e xplain how to specify the channel name and icon. 1 Press the SELECTED CHANNEL section [HOME] key . The SELECTED CH VIEW screen will appear in the disp[...]

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    56 Specifying the channel name / icon LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 5 To select an icon f or this channel, move the cursor to the icon b utton and press the [ENTER] key . The windo w display will change as follo ws. 1 Icon select buttons These buttons select the icon that is used for this chan- nel. B Sample name select buttons These buttons select sa[...]

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    57 HA (head amp) settings 5 Input channel operations LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Here’ s how to mak e HA (Head Amp) settings such as phantom power on/off , gain, and phase for each input channel. 1 Press the SELECTED CHANNEL section [HOME] key . The SELECTED CH VIEW screen will appear in the display . 1 HA popup button B GAIN knob 2 Use the LA YER[...]

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    58 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 8 To switch the phase of each channel between normal and rever se phase, move the cursor to the ø button of the desired channel in the windo w , and press the [ENTER] key . The ø button will change from black to red, and the phase of the corresponding channel will be re versed. 9 If y ou want to operate the HA of a c[...]

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    59 Sending the signal from an input channel to the STEREO/MONO bus 5 Input channel operations LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 1 Make sure that an input source is con- nected to the input channel y ou’ re operat- ing, and make head amp settings f or phantom power , gain, and phase to obtain the optimal input signal ( → p. 57). 2 Press the SELECTED CH[...]

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    60 Sending the signal from an input channel to the STEREO/MONO bus LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual For channels whose MODE b utton is set to LCR mode, the follo wing button and knob are sho wn instead of the ST b utton 3 and MONO button 4 . F LCR button This button is an on/of f switch for all signals sent from that channel to the STEREO b us and MONO b[...]

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    61 Sending the signal from an input channel to the STEREO/MONO bus 5 Input channel operations LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual If a ST IN channel is selected, operating the TO ST B ALANCE knob will change the signal le vels sent from the ST IN L/R channels to the STEREO (L/R) bus and MONO (C) b us as shown in the follo wing illustration. In this case, th[...]

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    62 Sending the signal from an input channel to a MIX bus LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Here we will e xplain how to send the signal of an input channel to MIX buses 1–16. MIX buses are used mainly to send signals to on-stage f oldback speak ers or to e xter nal eff ect processors. Signals can be sent from an input channel to a MIX bus in the f ollo [...]

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    63 Sending the signal from an input channel to a MIX bus 5 Input channel operations LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual D PRE/POST indicator This indicates the send position of the signal sent from the input channel to a V ARI type MIX bus. The signal is being sent from the pre-EQ or pre-fader position if this indicates PRE, or from immediately after the [O[...]

  • Page 64

    64 Sending the signal from an input channel to a MIX bus LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual In this method, you use the MIX SEND popup windo w to adjust the send le vels from eight channels to a MIX b us. 1 Make sure that an output port is assigned to the MIX bus to whic h you’ re sending the signal, and that a monitor system or exter - nal effect pr oce[...]

  • Page 65

    65 Sending the signal from an input channel to a MIX bus 5 Input channel operations LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual G TO MIX P AN/TO MIX B ALANCE knob This knob adjusts the pan (or balance, for a ST IN channel) of the signal that is sent from the INPUT channel to the two MIX b uses. [ For a FIXED type MIX bus ] 1 Channel number / Channel name This indic[...]

  • Page 66

    66 Sending the signal from an input channel to a MIX bus LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 3 Use the MIX/MA TRIX SELECT section keys to select the send-destination MIX bus. The LED of the corresponding ke y will light, indicat- ing that it is selected as the send-destination. 4 Press the same key of the MIX/MA TRIX SELECT section once again. The ke y will[...]

  • Page 67

    67 6 Output channel operations LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Chapter 6 Output channel operations This chapter e xplains operations f or output channels (MIX channels, MA TRIX channels, STEREO channels , MONO channels). The output channel section takes the signals sent from the input channels to the v ar ious buses , processes them with EQ and dynamics[...]

  • Page 68

    68 Signal flow for output channels LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual ■ STEREO channel / MONO (C) channel • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Each of these channels process the signal sent from the input channels to the STEREO b us or MONO (C) bus,[...]

  • Page 69

    69 6 Output channel operations LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual If the send-destination MA TRIX bus is set to stereo, you can use the T O MA TRIX P AN knob in the screen to adjust the panning between the two MA TRIX buses. If the send- source is the STEREO channel or a stereo MIX channel, use the T O MA TRIX B ALANCE knob to adjust the v ol- ume balance [...]

  • Page 70

    70 Specifying the channel name / icon LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual B Icon button This sho ws the icon that is selected for the correspond- ing channel. When you mov e the cursor to this b utton and press the [ENTER] ke y , a screen where you can select an icon and a sample name will appear . C Channel name input box This indicates the name that is as[...]

  • Page 71

    71 Sending signals from MIX channels to the STEREO/MONO bus 6 Output channel operations LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual This section e xplains how to send the signal of a MIX channel to the STEREO b us or MONO bus. Signals can be sent to the STEREO bus or MONO b us in either ST/MONO mode or LCR mode, and you can choose either of these tw o modes f or ea[...]

  • Page 72

    72 Sending signals from MIX channels to the STEREO/MONO bus LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 5 If y ou want to switch the on/off status of the signal sent from the MIX c hannel to the STEREO/MONO bus, or switch it between ST/MONO mode and LCR mode, use either of the follo wing methods to access the TO STEREO/MONO popup window . •M ov e the cursor to th[...]

  • Page 73

    73 Sending signals from MIX channels to the STEREO/MONO bus 6 Output channel operations LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 9 If y ou want to use the MONO bus, make sure that the [ON] key of the MONO c hannel is turned on, and raise the fader of the MONO channel to an appr opriate position. This operation will dif fer between the LS9-16 and LS9-32. ● For [...]

  • Page 74

    74 Sending signals from MIX channels to the STEREO/MONO bus LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual If the CSR knob is set to 100%, operating the TO ST P AN knob will change the signal le vels sent to the STEREO (L/R) b us and MONO (C) bus as sho wn in the follo wing illustration. If a stereo MIX channel is selected, operating the TO ST B ALANCE knob will chang[...]

  • Page 75

    75 Sending signals from MIX channels and STEREO/MONO channels to MATRIX buses 6 Output channel operations LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual This section e xplains how to send the signal from a MIX channel or STEREO/MONO channel to MA TRIX buses 1–8. Y ou can do this in any of the f ollo wing three wa ys. ■ Using the SELECTED CHANNEL section • • ?[...]

  • Page 76

    76 Sending signals from MIX channels and STEREO/MONO channels to MATRIX buses LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 3 Use the MIX/MA TRIX SELECT section keys to select the send-destination MA TRIX bus. When a MIX, STEREO (L/R), or MONO channel is selected, the ke ys of the MIX/MA TRIX SELECT sec- tion are used to select the send-destination MA TRIX bus. When [...]

  • Page 77

    77 Sending signals from MIX channels and STEREO/MONO channels to MATRIX buses 6 Output channel operations LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 3 To adjust the send le vel from a MIX c hannel to the selected MA TRIX bus, move the cur - sor to the corresponding knob of the FROM MIX field, and operate the [SELECTED SEND] encoder . Y ou can obtain the same resu[...]

  • Page 78

    78 Sending signals from MIX channels and STEREO/MONO channels to MATRIX buses LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual If the send-destination MA TRIX bus is set to stereo, the screen will change as follo ws. E TO MA TRIX P AN/T O MA TRIX BALANCE knob This knob adjusts the panning (or the balance, if the send-source is a STEREO channel or a MIX channel set to st[...]

  • Page 79

    79 Sending signals from MIX channels and STEREO/MONO channels to MATRIX buses 6 Output channel operations LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 3 Use the MIX/MA TRIX SELECT section keys to select the send-destination MA TRIX bus. Only the LED of the corresponding ke y will blink, indicating that it is selected as the send-destination. 4 Press the same key of [...]

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    80 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual[...]

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    81 7 Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Chapter 7 Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section This chapter e xplains how y ou can use the SELECTED CHANNEL section and the SELECTED CH VIEW screen to control the parameters of a selected channel. The SELECTED CHANNEL section located at the right of the display corresp[...]

  • Page 82

    82 About the SELECTED CH VIEW screen LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual When you press the [HOME] k ey , the SELECTED CH VIEW screen will appear in the displa y . This screen shows most of the par ameters of the channel currently selected by its [SEL] k e y . Y ou can use the SELECTED CH VIEW screen to check the v alues when operating the encoders of the S[...]

  • Page 83

    83 Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section 7 Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual This section e xplains how y ou can use the SELECTED CHANNEL section to control all of the parameters f or a specific channel. 1 Press the SELECTED CHANNEL section [HOME] key . The SELECTED CH VIEW screen will appear in the display[...]

  • Page 84

    84 Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual ● Adjusting the send levels fr om a spe- cific channel to the MIX b uses / MA TRIX buses Use the SEND field when you want to send the signal from an INPUT/ST IN channel to a MIX b us, or from a MIX, STEREO, or MONO channel to a MA TRIX bus. 1 SEND popup button This accesse[...]

  • Page 85

    85 Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section 7 Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual ● Adjusting the send level fr om the MIX channels to a specific MA TRIX bus To adjust the send level from the MIX channels to a spe- cific MA TRIX bus, access the send-destination MA TRIX channel in the SELECTED CH VIEW screen. [...]

  • Page 86

    86 Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual ● Changing the output patching (Output channels onl y) To change the output patching of an output channel in the SELECTED CH VIEW screen, use the P A TCH popup but- ton. 1 PA TCH popup button This button displays the HA/P A TCH popup window where you can make output port set[...]

  • Page 87

    87 Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section 7 Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual ● Making dynamics settings To operate the dynamics of the currently selected channel, use the SELECTED CHANNEL section [D YN AMICS 1]/ [D YNAMICS 2] encoder , and the D YNA1/D YNA2 field of the SELECTED CH VIEW screen. The D YNA1[...]

  • Page 88

    88 Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual ● Making insert settings (INPUT channels 1–32 and MIX/MA TRIX/STEREO/MONO channels onl y) Use the INSER T field to make insert-related settings in the SELECTED CH VIEW screen. This field includes the fol- lowing items. 1 INSERT popup b utton This accesses the INSER T pop[...]

  • Page 89

    89 Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section 7 Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual ● T urning a channel on/off Use the F ADER field to switch the channel on/off in the SELECTED CH VIEW screen. This field includes the fol- lowing items. 1 ∑ CLIP indicator This indicator will light if an o verload occurs at e [...]

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    90 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual[...]

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    91 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 8 Custom f ader lay er Chapter 8 Custom fader layer This chapter e xplains how to assign the desired channels to the custom f ader la y er . The channel module section and ST IN channel section on the top panel of the LS9 consists of f our la yers called “fader la yers . ” When you switch between these fader layers[...]

  • Page 92

    92 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Of the abov e fader layers, channels are pre-assigned to fader layer 1-16 {1-32}, f ader layer 17-32 {33-64}, and the master fader layer ( → p. 28). Howe ver , you are free to assign desired channels to the custom fader layer that is recalled when you press the LA YER [CUSTOM F ADER] key . F or e xample, INPUT channe[...]

  • Page 93

    93 Assigning channels to the custom fader layer LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 8 Custom f ader lay er 1 Channel module select field Select the channels that will be assigned to the top panel channel modules 1–16 {1–32}. B ST IN channel select field Select the channels that will be assigned to the top panel ST IN channels 1–2 {1–4}. 3 Move the[...]

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    94 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual[...]

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    95 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 9 Input/output patching Chapter 9 Input/output patching This chapter e xplains how to edit the input patching and output patching, how to connect inser ts, and ho w to use direct outputs. When the LS9 is in the initial state, the output por ts (jacks and internal por ts) are patched to the f ollowing output channels . [...]

  • Page 96

    96 Changing the output patching LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 2 Move the cur sor to the P A TCH popup button in the screen, and press the [ENTER] key . The HA/P A TCH popup window will appear . This popup windo w shows the output port assigned to the output channels, in groups of eight channels. 1 Channel number This is the number of the output channe[...]

  • Page 97

    97 9 Input/output patching Changing the output patching LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual ● Selecting the output channel f or each output port Here’ s how to select the output channel that will be the output source for each output port. 1 In the DISPLA Y A CCESS section, press the [SETUP] key repeatedl y to access the SYS- TEM SETUP screen. In the OUT[...]

  • Page 98

    98 Changing the output patching LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual F Delay time setting knob This knob sets the delay time of the output port. Mo ve the cursor to this knob and use the dial or the [DEC]/ [INC] ke ys to adjust the setting. The delay time v alue is sho wn below the knob, using the units selected in the DELA Y SCALE field ( 3 ). G DELA Y but[...]

  • Page 99

    99 9 Input/output patching Changing the input patching LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual When the LS9 is in the initial state, the f ollowing input por ts (jacks / internal por ts) are patched to each input channel. Howe ver , the abov e patching can be modified as needed. Here’ s how to change the patching of each input channel. 1 Press the [HOME] key[...]

  • Page 100

    100 Changing the input patching LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 3 Move the cur sor to the port select popup button f or the desired channel, and press the [ENTER] key . The INPUT POR T SELECT popup windo w will appear , allo wing you to select the input port for the input channel. This popup windo w contains the follo wing items. 1 Category tab These ta[...]

  • Page 101

    101 9 Input/output patching Inserting an external device into a channel LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual If necessar y , you can inser t an inter nal effect/GEQ or an e xter nal device such as an eff ect pro- cessor into the signal path of INPUT channels 1–32 or any output channel (MIX, MA TRIX, STE- REO , MONO). When doing so , the type of input/outpu[...]

  • Page 102

    102 Inserting an external device into a channel LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual E Output por t select popup button F Input port select popup button These buttons select the output port and input port that are patched to insert-out and insert-in. The currently selected output port and input port are sho wn. G INSERT ON/OFF b utton This button turns the i[...]

  • Page 103

    103 9 Input/output patching Directly outputting an INPUT channel LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual The signal of an INPUT channel can be output directly from the desired OMNI OUT jack or from the output channel of a desired slot. F or e xample by sending signals to an e xter nal digital recorder via a digital I/O card installed in a slot, you can mak e a [...]

  • Page 104

    104 Directly outputting an INPUT channel LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 4 Move the cur sor to the port select popup button, and press the [ENTER] key . The OUTPUT POR T SELECT popup windo w will appear , allo wing you to select the output port that will be patched to direct output. 1 Category tab These tabs select the output ports that are sho wn in th[...]

  • Page 105

    105 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 10 USB memor y recorder Chapter 10 USB memory recorder This chapter e xplains how to use the USB memor y recorder . The LS9 provides a USB memory recorder function that lets you easily record internal signals to USB memor y , or play bac k audio files recorded on USB memor y . As the file f or mat f or recording, it[...]

  • Page 106

    106 Assigning channels to the input/output of the recorder LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Here’ s how to patch the desired channels to the input and output of the USB memor y recorder . Y ou can patch an y desired output channel or the direct output of an INPUT channel to the recorder input, and you can patch the recorder output to an y desired input[...]

  • Page 107

    107 Assigning channels to the input/output of the recorder LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 10 USB memor y recorder B Channel select buttons Select the channels that will be assigned to the USB memory recorder’ s inputs, from the following choices. ● MIX 1–16 MIX channels 1–16 ● MTRX 1–8 MA TRIX channels 1–8 ● ST L/R STEREO channel L/R ?[...]

  • Page 108

    108 Recording to USB memory LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Here’ s how to record the signal of the desired output channels as an audio file (MP3) onto the USB memor y inser ted in the USB connector located at the r ight of the display . 1 In the DISPLA Y A CCESS section, press the [RECORDER] key repeatedl y to access the RECORDER screen. 1 A udio ?[...]

  • Page 109

    109 Recording to USB memory LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 10 USB memor y recorder 6 Move the cur sor to the REC button ( ● ) at the bottom of the screen, and press the [ENTER] key . Y ou will use the transport at the bottom of the screen to perform record/play/stop operations for the recorder . Each button has the follo wing function. 1 REW ( ) butt[...]

  • Page 110

    110 Playing back audio files from USB memory LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Here’ s how to pla y bac k audio files that hav e been sav ed on USB memor y . In addition to files that were recorded on the LS9 console , you can also pla y files that were copied from your computer to USB memor y . Three types of audio file f or mat can be pla yed: MP3[...]

  • Page 111

    111 Playing back audio files from USB memory LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 10 USB memor y recorder 3 Y ou can use the change director y button in the screen and the folder icon in the No. field to view a content list of the f older that includes the desired file. ● To move to a folder belo w Mov e the cursor to a folder icon sho wn in the No. fie[...]

  • Page 112

    112 Editing the title list LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Here’ s how y ou can change the order of the audio files shown in the title list, and edit the titles or ar tist names. 1 Connect USB memory containing audio files to the USB connector . 2 In the DISPLA Y A CCESS section, press the [RECORDER] key repeatedl y to access the TITLE LIST screen. [...]

  • Page 113

    113 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 10 USB memor y recorder ● ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ / ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ buttons When you mov e the cursor to these b uttons and press the [ENTER] ke y , the track number of the file cur- rently selected in the title list will be mo ved upw ard or downw ard by one. ● SA VE LIST button When you mov e the cursor to this b utton[...]

  • Page 114

    114 Linking scene recall with audio file playback LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 4 Move the cur sor to the blue bac kground area in the middle of the list SONG TITLE/ FILE NAME field, and press the [ENTER] key . The SONG SELECT popup windo w will appear , allo wing you to select an audio file. 1 SONG TITLE/FILE NAME buttons These buttons select the i[...]

  • Page 115

    115 11 EQ and Dynamics LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Chapter 11 EQ and Dynamics This chapter e xplains the EQ (equalizer) and dynamics that are provided on each channel of the LS9. Each input channel and output channel of the LS9 provides a f our-band EQ and dynamics. EQ can be used on all input channels and all output channels. An attenuator is provi[...]

  • Page 116

    116 Using EQ LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual The windo w contains the follo wing items. 1 TYPE I, II buttons These buttons select the EQ type. If the TYPE I button is on, the EQ will use the same algorithm as pre vious Y amaha digital mixers; if the TYPE II b utton is on, a newly-de veloped algorithm will be used. Using TYPE II will reduce interference [...]

  • Page 117

    117 11 EQ and Dynamics LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 6 If y ou want to use the high-pass filter on an input channel, operate the HPF FREQ knob or HPF ON/OFF button in the A TT/HPF/EQ popup window . Input channels provide a high-pass fi lter that is inde- pendent of the four -band EQ. Use the HPF ON/OFF b utton to switch the high-pass fi lter on/of [...]

  • Page 118

    118 Using dynamics LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual The windo w contains the follo wing items. 1 Dynamics type buttons Use these buttons to select one of the follo wing four types of dynamics. B Dynamics graph This graph sho ws the approximate response of dynam- ics processing. C Level meters These meters sho w the amount of gain reduction (GR), and the [...]

  • Page 119

    119 Using dynamics 11 EQ and Dynamics LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 6 Select the key-in signal as necessary . Y ou can select one of the following as the k ey-in sig- nal. *1: The signals that you can select are limited to the group to which that channel belongs, from the f ollowing fiv e {nine} groups: CH 1–8, CH 9–16, CH17–24, CH25–32, {CH3[...]

  • Page 120

    120 Using the EQ/Dynamics libraries LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual EQ or dynamics settings can be stored in or recalled from dedicated libraries. The EQ library consists of an input EQ library that lets you store and recall EQ settings for input channels, and an output EQ library that lets you store and recall EQ settings for output channels. To access[...]

  • Page 121

    121 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 12 Grouping and linking Chapter 12 Grouping and linking This chapter e xplains the Mute Group function that lets you sim ultaneously control the muting of multiple channels , the Channel Link function that links the parameters of multiple channels , and the operations that let y ou cop y or mov e parameters between ch[...]

  • Page 122

    122 Using mute groups LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual The MUTE GR OUP screen of the CHANNEL JOB screen contains the follo wing items. 1 Channel display field Channels assigned to the mute group selected by the 1–8 buttons are highlighted in red. If the SAFE b utton is selected, channels that are temporarily e xcluded from all mute groups are highligh[...]

  • Page 123

    123 Using mute groups LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 12 Grouping and linking 2 Use the LA YER section keys and the [SEL] keys to select the c hannel whose mute group(s) y ou want to specify . In the SELECTED CH VIEW screen you can use the MUTE field to specify the mute group(s) to which the currently selected channel belongs. 1 MUTE field This sho ws[...]

  • Page 124

    124 The Channel Link function LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Channel Link is a function that links the operation of parameters such as f ader and EQ between input channels. The parameters to be link ed can be selected from the f ollowing choices . • HA GAIN settings (link ed while preserving the difference in le v el.) • EQ settings • Dynamics 1 [...]

  • Page 125

    125 The Channel Link function LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 12 Grouping and linking 3 If y ou turned on the MIX ON or MIX SEND buttons in step 2, use the buttons of the SEND P ARAMETER field to specify the b us(es) f or which y ou want operations to be linked (multiple selections are allo wed). The table belo w lists the parameters you can select in [...]

  • Page 126

    126 Copying, moving, or initializing a channel LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual This section e xplains how y ou can cop y or mo ve mix par ameters between channels , or restore the parameters of a specific channel to their def ault settings. Y ou can copy the mix parameter settings of a channel to another channel. When you ex ecute the copy operation, t[...]

  • Page 127

    127 Copying, moving, or initializing a channel LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 12 Grouping and linking The settings of a specific input channel can be mo ved to a dif ferent input channel. When you ex ecute a Mov e opera- tion, the numbering of the channels between the mo ve- source and mov e-destination will mo ve forward or back- ward by one. Y ou ca[...]

  • Page 128

    128 Copying, moving, or initializing a channel LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual If desired, you can restore the parameters of an y channel to an initialized state. This operation can be performed on any channel(s). 1 In the DISPLA Y A CCESS section, press the [CHANNEL JOB] key repeatedl y to access the CH CLEAR screen of the CHANNEL JOB screens. 1 T ARGE[...]

  • Page 129

    129 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 13 Scene memor y Chapter 13 Scene memory This chapter e xplains how to perf or m scene memor y operations. On the LS9, settings such as the mix parameters and input/output por t patching can be assigned a name and stored into memor y (and later recalled from memor y) as a “scene . ” Scenes are numbered with a scen[...]

  • Page 130

    130 Using scene memories LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 2 In the DISPLA Y A CCESS section, press the [SCENE MEMOR Y] key repeatedly to access the SCENE LIST screen. In this screen you can perform operations such as stor - ing or recalling a scene. 1 Scene list This list sho ws the scenes that are stored in scene memory . The ro w highlighted in blue in[...]

  • Page 131

    131 Using scene memories LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 13 Scene memor y 7 To execute the Store operation, mo ve the cursor to the OK b utton and press the [ENTER] key . The current mix settings will be stored to the scene number you selected in step 3. If you decide to cancel the Store operation, mo ve the cursor to the CANCEL b utton instead of the O[...]

  • Page 132

    132 Using scene memories LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 4 To execute the Recall operation, mo ve the cursor to the OK b utton and press the [ENTER] key . The scene you selected in step 2 will be recalled. If you decide not to ex ecute the Recall operation, mo ve the cursor to the CANCEL b utton instead of the OK button, and press the [ENTER] k ey . 5 I[...]

  • Page 133

    133 Using scene memories LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 13 Scene memor y 2 Move the cur sor to the USER DEFINED KEYS button and press the [ENTER] ke y to access the USER DEFINED KEYS popup window . The USER DEFINED KEYS popup windo w lets you assign functions to user defined ke ys [1]–[12]. 3 Move the cur sor to the popup button f or the user-defin[...]

  • Page 134

    134 Editing scene memories LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual This section e xplains how to sor t the scenes stored in scene memor y , edit their titles, and cop y/ paste them. Y ou can use a dedicated window to sort the sa ved scene memories in alphabetical order of their titles or in order of the date on which they were created. Y ou can also edit their [...]

  • Page 135

    135 Editing scene memories LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 13 Scene memor y 3 If y ou want the scenes to be listed in a dif- f erent or der , move the cur sor to the “NO . ” or “TITLE” buttons located abo ve the scene list, or to “TIME ST AMP” located above the ST A TUS/TIME ST AMP field, and press the [ENTER] key . 1 NO . Sorted in order o[...]

  • Page 136

    136 Editing scene memories LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual The scenes stored in scene memory can be copied/pasted to other scene numbers, or cleared (erased). 1 In the DISPLA Y A CCESS section, press the [SCENE MEMOR Y] key to access any one of the SCENE MEMOR Y screens. Scene memories are edited using the b uttons sho wn in the upper part of the SCENE [...]

  • Page 137

    137 Editing scene memories LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 13 Scene memor y 7 To execute the P aste operation, mo ve the cursor to the OK b utton and press the [ENTER] key . The scene stored in the b uffer memory will be pasted to the scene number you selected in step 5. If you decide to cancel the Paste operation, use the CANCEL button instead of the O[...]

  • Page 138

    138 Editing scene memories LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Here’ s how to cut a scene. When you cut a scene, the scenes of subsequent numbers will mo ve forward. After you cut a scene, you’ll be able to paste or insert it at the desired location. 1 In the DISPLA Y A CCESS section, press the [SCENE MEMOR Y] key to access any one of the SCENE MEMOR Y [...]

  • Page 139

    139 Using the Focus function LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 13 Scene memor y “F ocus” is a function that lets you select the par ameters that will be updated when y ou recall each scene, so that only specifi c parameters will be updated when y ou recall that scene . F or e xample, it is con venient to use this if y ou want to recall only the input[...]

  • Page 140

    140 Using the Recall Safe function LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual “Recall Saf e” is a function that excludes only specific parameters/channels from Recall oper a- tions. This differs from the F ocus settings ( → p. 139) made f or individual scenes in that Recall Saf e settings are common to all scenes. 1 In the DISPLA Y A CCESS section, press th[...]

  • Page 141

    141 Using the Recall Safe function LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 13 Scene memor y 3 If y ou want to enable Recall Safe f or spe- cific parameters of the selected c hannel, make the follo wing settings in the SAFE P ARAMETER field. ● For an input channel Use the buttons in the lo wer part of the SAFE P ARAMETER field (except for the “ ALL” but[...]

  • Page 142

    142 Using the Recall Safe function LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual These buttons correspond to the follo wing parameters. ● If a MA TRIX channel is selected W ith the exception of the types of b utton that are dis- played, this is the same as for a MIX channel. In addition, you can use the WITH MA TRIX SEND button to enable Recall Safe for the on/of f[...]

  • Page 143

    143 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 13 Scene memor y 5 If y ou want to enable Recall Safe f or global parameters, turn on the desired buttons in the GLOB AL field. These buttons correspond to the follo wing parameters. 6 When y ou’ve finished making settings, exe- cute a Recall operation. Only the selected channel(s) and parameter(s) will be exclude[...]

  • Page 144

    144 Using the Fade function LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 2 Make sure that the cursor is located some- where other than the constant display area, and use the dial or the [DEC]/[INC] keys to select the scene for whic h you want to make Fade function settings. 3 Move the cur sor to the SET popup button, and press the [ENTER] key to access the F ADE TIM[...]

  • Page 145

    145 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 14 Monitor/Cue Chapter 14 Monitor/Cue This chapter e xplains the LS9’ s monitor/cue functions. The Monitor function lets you audition v ar ious signals through your nearfield monitors or head- phones. The LS9’ s front panel has a PHONES OUT jack f or monitor ing, and this jack alw a ys lets you monitor the signal[...]

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    146 Using the Monitor function LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual This section e xplains how to select the desired monitor source , and monitor it from the PHONES OUT jack or e xter nal monitor speakers . 1 Connect y our monitor system to the rear panel OMNI OUT jacks, 2TR OUT DIGIT AL jack, or an I/O card installed in a slot. The monitor signal can be sen[...]

  • Page 147

    147 Using the Monitor function LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 14 Monitor/Cue If you’ ve selected DEFINE in the SOURCE SELECT field, you can use the ASSIGN field to select multiple sources. The follo wing table shows the monitor sources you can select in the ASSIGN field. 4 Move the cur sor to one of the port select bo xes (L/R/C) located below the[...]

  • Page 148

    148 Using the Cue function LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual This section e xplains how to use the LS9’ s Cue function. The LS9’ s cue signals can be categorized into the follo w- ing three groups. 1 INPUT CUE group The cue signals of input channels make up this group. T o enable Cue for this group, press to turn on the [CUE] k ey of a channel module [...]

  • Page 149

    149 Using the Cue function LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 14 Monitor/Cue This section explains ho w you can use the [CUE] key of a desired channel to monitor the Cue signal. 1 In the DISPLA Y A CCESS section, press the [MONIT OR] b utton repeatedly to access the CUE screen. In the CUE screen you can check the Cue status, and turn Cue on/of f. 1 CUE MOD[...]

  • Page 150

    150 Using the Cue function LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 4 Press the [CUE] key of a desired c hannel to turn it on. The Cue signal of the corresponding channel will be sent to the monitor signal output destination. Y ou can also watch the Cue meter of the meter field to check the output le vel of the cue signal. The A CTIVE CUE indicator located belo[...]

  • Page 151

    151 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 15 T alkback / Oscillator Chapter 15 T alkback / Oscillator This chapter e xplains how to use the talkbac k and oscillator functions. T alkback is a function that sends the signal of the selected INPUT jac k to the desired bus . This is used mainly to conv ey directions from the operator to the perf or mers and staff.[...]

  • Page 152

    152 Using talkback LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 2 To assign the input from the INPUT jack to talkback, move the cur sor to the input select popup window in the INPUT T O T ALKB A CK field, and press the [ENTER] key . The INPUT POR T SELECT popup windo w will appear . 3 Of the IN1–16 {1–32} buttons, move the cur - sor to the port you want to use [...]

  • Page 153

    153 Using the oscillator LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 15 T alkback / Oscillator Here’ s how y ou can send a sine wa v e or pink noise from the inter nal oscillator to the desired bus . 1 In the DISPLA Y A CCESS section, press the [MONIT OR] b utton repeatedly to access the OSCILLA T OR screen. In the OSCILLA TOR screen you can check the set- tings [...]

  • Page 154

    154 Using the oscillator LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 5 To enable the oscillator , mo ve the cursor to the OUTPUT button and press the [ENTER] key to turn it on. The oscillator signal will be sent to the b us(es) you selected in step 4. When you select the b utton and press the [ENTER] ke y once again, the oscillator will be turned of f. •Y ou can [...]

  • Page 155

    155 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 16 Meters Chapter 16 Meters This chapter describes the meter screen which displays input/output le v el meters f or all channels. By accessing the Meter screen you can vie w the input/output lev els of all channels in the screen, and s witch the metering point (the location at which the lev el is detected) of the lev [...]

  • Page 156

    156 Using the METER screen LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual D Metering point select box Use the dial or the [DEC]/[INC] ke ys to select the metering point for the input/output channels. E Channel name This sho ws the first four characters of the channel name for the channels assigned to the [CUST OM F ADER] layer . Channels that are not assigned are sho[...]

  • Page 157

    157 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 17 Graphic EQ and eff ects Chapter 17 Graphic EQ and effects This chapter e xplains how to use the b uilt-in gr aphic EQ and eff ects, and ho w to perf or m remote control operations via the dedicated protocol to control an e xter nal head amp (Y amaha AD8HR) from the LS9. The LS9 lets you insert the built-in graphic [...]

  • Page 158

    158 About the virtual rack LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual This section explains ho w to mount a GEQ or effect in the virtual rack, and patch the input/output of the rack. 1 In the DISPLA Y A CCESS section, press the [RA CK 1-4] key and [RA CK 5-8] key sim ulta- neously to access the VIRTU AL RACK screen. In the VIR TU AL RACK screen you can mount GEQ o[...]

  • Page 159

    159 About the virtual rack LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 17 Graphic EQ and eff ects C MODULE SELECT buttons Use these buttons to select the GEQ or ef fect that will be mounted in the rack. Each b utton has the follo wing function. ● BLANK button Remov es the GEQ or ef fect currently mounted in the rack; the rack will be empty . ● 31 Band GEQ butto[...]

  • Page 160

    160 About the virtual rack LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 5 Switch the tabs as necessary , and select the input source that y ou want to use . When you select an input source in the OUTPUT CH SELECT popup windo w , a dialog box will ask you to confirm the change in patching. T o confirm the opera- tion, mov e the cursor to the OK b utton and press th[...]

  • Page 161

    161 Graphic EQ operations LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 17 Graphic EQ and eff ects The LS9 lets you mount a GEQ in racks 1–8 and patch it to the insert-out/in of a channel. Y ou can use the top panel faders and [ON] k eys to operate the amount of boost/cut for each band. The follo wing two types of GEQ are pro vided. ● 31 Band GEQ This is a monaur[...]

  • Page 162

    162 Graphic EQ operations LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 3 Use the OUTPUT button to open the INPUT CH SELECT popup window where y ou can select the output-destination for the rac k, and choose the insert-in to which y ou want to assign the output of the GEQ (multiple selections are allowed). The insert-in will be assigned to the output of the GEQ. (For[...]

  • Page 163

    163 Graphic EQ operations LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 17 Graphic EQ and eff ects 6 To turn on the GEQ , mo ve the cursor to the GEQ ON/OFF button and press the [ENTER] key . After you’ ve turned the GEQ on, adjust the bands of the GEQ. For details on operating the GEQ, refer to “Using the 31 Band GEQ” (belo w) or “Using the Flex15GEQ” ( ?[...]

  • Page 164

    164 Graphic EQ operations LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual ● For the LS9-16 On the LS9-16, the bands that can be controlled will depend on the b utton you selected. In order to adjust all of the bands, you’ll need to switch these buttons as you w ork. ● For the LS9-32 Only the [20-20k] b utton can be selected. When this button is on, you can use th[...]

  • Page 165

    165 Graphic EQ operations LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 17 Graphic EQ and eff ects 1 EQ graph This indicates the approximate response of the current Flex15GEQ settings. B Fader s These faders indicate the amount of boost/cut for each band of the Flex15GEQ. The frequenc y and value for the fader currently selected by the cursor are sho wn belo w the fa[...]

  • Page 166

    166 About the internal effects LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual The inter nal eff ects of the LS9 can be mounted in rac ks 5–8. F or each mounted eff ect you can choose one of 48 eff ect types, and patch the eff ect to the output of an output channel or the input of an input channel, or inser t it into a channel. With the def ault settings, the signals[...]

  • Page 167

    167 About the internal effects LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 17 Graphic EQ and eff ects Here we will explain ho w to use a MIX bus as an ef fect send bus and a ST IN channel as an ef fect return channel, so that the ef fect can be used in a send/return configura- tion. 1 As described in “Mounting a GEQ or effect in the virtual rack” ( → p. 158)[...]

  • Page 168

    168 About the internal effects LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 5 To change the mix balance of the original sound and effect sound, move the cursor to the MIX B AL. knob and use the dial or the [DEC]/[INC] keys. The MIX B AL. knob adjusts the balance between the original sound and ef fect sound included in the output signal from the ef fect. This paramet[...]

  • Page 169

    169 About the internal effects LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 17 Graphic EQ and eff ects 3 Use the INPUT L button to open the INPUT CH SELECT popup window , and select the insert-in of the same channel as the output- destination. Insert-in will be assigned to the L output of the ef fect. If you are inserting in a channel that handles a stereo source, u[...]

  • Page 170

    170 About the internal effects LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual This section explains ho w to change the effect type and edit the parameters. 1 As described in “Mounting a GEQ or effect in the virtual rack” ( → p. 158) steps 1–3, mount an effect in a rac k. A rack in which an ef fect is mounted will indicate the effect type used by that ef fect, [...]

  • Page 171

    171 About the internal effects LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 17 Graphic EQ and eff ects B Use the dial or the cursor keys to move the cursor , and select the new effect type. Y ou can move the cursor up or do wn to select a new type in steps of twelve. If you decide not to change the ef fect type, use the cur - sor ke ys to mov e the cursor to the CLO[...]

  • Page 172

    172 About the internal effects LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual “T ap tempo” is a function that lets you specify the delay time of a delay ef fect or the modulation speed of a modu- lation ef fect by striking a ke y at the desired interv al. T o use the T ap function, you must first assign T ap T empo to a user-defined k ey , and then operate that [...]

  • Page 173

    173 About the internal effects LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 17 Graphic EQ and eff ects 7 At the desired tempo, repeatedly press the user-defined ke y to which y ou assigned the T ap T empo function. The av erage interv al (BPM) at which you press the ke y will be calculated, and that v alue will be reflected by the BPM parameter . Here’ s how to [...]

  • Page 174

    174 Using the graphic EQ and effect libraries LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Y ou can use dedicated libraries to store and recall gr aphic EQ and eff ect settings. Use the “GEQ library” to store and recall GEQ settings. This GEQ library can be referenced by all GEQ units used in the LS9. (Ho wev er , the 31 Band GEQ and Fle x15GEQ are dif ferent ty[...]

  • Page 175

    175 Using an external head amp LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 17 Graphic EQ and eff ects If an I/O card (e xpected to go on sale in the future) that suppor ts the external head amp (Y amaha AD8HR) remote protocol is installed in an LS9 slot, you’ll be ab le to remotely control parameters such as the e xter nal head amp’ s phantom power (+48V) on/of[...]

  • Page 176

    176 Using an external head amp LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 5 Use the PORT SELECT b uttons to specify the input ports to which the audio output of the external HA is connected. When you’ ve finished making settings, mov e the cur - sor to the CLOSE b utton and press the [ENTER] ke y to close the popup windo w . 6 To remotely control an e xternal H[...]

  • Page 177

    177 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 18 MIDI Chapter 18 MIDI This chapter e xplains how MIDI messages can be transmitted from an e xter- nal de vice to control the LS9’ s parameters , and conv ersely how operations on the LS9 can be transmitted as MIDI messages. The LS9 can use MIDI to perf or m the f ollowing oper ations. ● Program Change transmissi[...]

  • Page 178

    178 Basic MIDI settings LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Here’ s how to select the type of MIDI messages the LS9 will transmit and receiv e , the MIDI por t that will be used, and the MIDI channel. 1 In the DISPLA Y A CCESS section, press the [SETUP] key repeatedl y to access the MISC SETUP screen within the SETUP screens. 2 Move the cur sor to the MID[...]

  • Page 179

    179 Basic MIDI settings LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 18 MIDI G CONTROL CHANGE MODE field Here you can select the control change transmission/ reception mode. ● NRPN button If this button is on, the LS9’ s mix parameters will be transmitted/recei ved as NRPN messages on one MIDI channel (NRPN mode). ● T ABLE button If this button is on, the LS9[...]

  • Page 180

    180 Using program changes to recall scenes and library items LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual The LS9 lets you assign a specific e vent (scene recall or eff ect librar y recall) to each program change number , so that when this e v ent is e x ecuted on the LS9, a program change message of the corresponding number will be transmitted to an e xter nal dev[...]

  • Page 181

    181 Using program changes to recall scenes and library items LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 18 MIDI ● PROGRAM CHANGE EVENT Indicates the type/number/title of the e vent assigned to the program number for each MIDI channel (bank number). By pressing the popup button for an indi vidual event, you can access the PR OGRAM CHANGE EVENT popup windo w , whe[...]

  • Page 182

    182 Using program changes to recall scenes and library items LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 9 To change the event assignment for each program n umber , move the cur sor to the popup button f or the corresponding event in the list, and press the [ENTER] key . The PR OGRAM CHANGE EVENT popup windo w will appear . In this window you can specify the e vent[...]

  • Page 183

    183 Using control changes to control parameters LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 18 MIDI Y ou can use MIDI control change messages to control specified e v ents (f ader/encoder opera- tions, [ON] k e y on/off operations etc.) on the LS9. This capability can be used to record f ader and key operations on a MIDI sequencer or other external de vice, and pl[...]

  • Page 184

    184 Using control changes to control parameters LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual B CONTROL CHANGE MODE field Here you can select the control change transmission/ reception mode. This setting is link ed with the CON- TR OL CHANGE MODE field of the MIDI SETUP popup windo w . C List This list sho ws the ev ent (fader/encoder pattern, [ON] ke y on/of f ope[...]

  • Page 185

    185 Using parameter changes to control parameters LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 18 MIDI On the LS9, you can use a type of system e xclusive messages called “parameter changes” to control specific e v ents (f ader/encoder operations , [ON] ke y on/off operations , etc.) as an alter na- tiv e to using control changes or NRPN messages. F or details [...]

  • Page 186

    186 Using MMC (MIDI Machine Control) to operate the USB memory recorder LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Y ou can use MMC (MIDI Machine Control) messages to operate the LS9’ s USB memor y recorder from an e xter nal de vice. MMC is only receiv ed (not transmitted). For details on the MMC messages that can be receiv ed, ref er to “MIDI Data F ormat”[...]

  • Page 187

    187 19 User settings (Security) LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Chapter 19 User settings (Security) This chapter e xplains the User Le v el settings that allow restrictions on the parameters that can be operated b y each user , the Console Lock function that temporarily disables operation of the console , the Pref erences settings that allow the oper at[...]

  • Page 188

    188 User Level settings LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Pri vileges for each user are as follo ws. W ith the factory settings, the Administrator password is not set, meaning that anyone can log in with Administrator pri vileges and perform all operations. If you w ant to restrict the operations of other users, you must specify an Administrator password.[...]

  • Page 189

    189 User Level settings 19 User settings (Security) LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 3 Move the cur sor to the CREA TE USER KEY button and press the [ENTER] ke y . The CREA TE USER KEY popup window will appear . 1 USER NAME The user name of up to eight characters is sho wn (and can be edited) here. When you mov e the cursor to this field and press the [[...]

  • Page 190

    190 User Level settings LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 3 Move the cur sor to the ADMINISTRA T OR LOGIN button and press the [ENTER] ke y . If no Administrator password has been set, you will simply be logged-in. If a password has been set, a k ey- board windo w will appear , allo wing you to enter the password. 4 Enter the passw ord, move the cur sor t[...]

  • Page 191

    191 User Level settings 19 User settings (Security) LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 6 Move the cur sor to the LO AD button and press the [ENTER] key . If no password has been set, you will simply be logged-in. If a password has been set, a k eyboard win- dow will appear , allo wing you to enter the password. 7 Enter the passw ord, move the cur sor to th[...]

  • Page 192

    192 User Level settings LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 3 Enter the current passw ord, move the cur - sor to the OK button, and press the [ENTER] key . F or details on entering a passw ord, refer to “ Assigning a name” ( → p. 34). When you enter the correct password, a k eyboard win- dow will appear , allo wing you to enter the ne w pass- word. 4 [...]

  • Page 193

    193 User Level settings 19 User settings (Security) LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual This page includes the follo wing items. 1 CH OPERA TION field Here you can specify (for each channel) the operations that will be permitted for input channels and output channels. The settings will apply to the currently selected channel. Use the panel [SEL] ke ys to s[...]

  • Page 194

    194 Preferences LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Settings related to the operating en vironment (such as whether or not cer tain messages are dis- pla yed, or whether k ey operations are link ed) can be made according to the pref erences of each user . These settings are changed f or the user who is logged-in, b ut if you are logged-in as the Administrat[...]

  • Page 195

    195 Preferences 19 User settings (Security) LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual ● POPUP APPEARS WHEN PRESSING KNOBS Specifies whether pressing a knob of the SELECTED CHANNEL section when the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen is shown will cause the popup windo w for that parameter to appear . If this button is on, a popup windo w will appear (or close) whene [...]

  • Page 196

    196 User-defined keys LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Here’ s how y ou can assign the desired functions to the user defined ke ys in the USER DEFINED section of the top panel, and press these ke ys to ex ecute the defined function. This assignment procedure will define the user-defined ke ys for the user who is currently logged- in, but if y ou ar[...]

  • Page 197

    197 Console lock 19 User settings (Security) LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Y ou can temporarily prohibit console operations in order to pre vent unwanted oper ation. This set- ting completely disables oper ations of the panel and touch screen, so that controls cannot be operated b y an accidental touch or by an unauthorized third party while the opera[...]

  • Page 198

    198 Console lock LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 1 When the CONSOLE LOCK screen is dis- play ed, press the [ENTER] key . If you are logged-in as a user for whom no passw ord is set, the console will be unlocked. If you are logged-in as a user for whom a password is set, a k eyboard win- dow will appear , allo wing you to enter the password. 2 Enter the [...]

  • Page 199

    199 Using USB memory to save/load data 19 User settings (Security) LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual This section e xplains how y ou can connect commercially-a v ailable USB memory to the USB con- nector located at the right side of the display , and use it to sav e or load data such as inter nal set- tings f or the LS9. Here’ s how all of the LS9’ s [...]

  • Page 200

    200 Using USB memory to save/load data LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Here’ s how to load an LS9 settings file (extension .L9A) from USB memory into the LS9. Y ou can use the same procedure to load the following files other than the settings files. 1 In the DISPLA Y A CCESS section, press the [SETUP] key repeatedl y to access the USER SETUP screen[...]

  • Page 201

    201 Using USB memory to save/load data 19 User settings (Security) LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Here’ s how you can perform editing operations such as sorting the files and directories on USB memory , editing the file names or comments, copying, or pasting. ● File editing 1 In the DISPLA Y A CCESS section, press the [SETUP] key repeatedl y to a[...]

  • Page 202

    202 Using USB memory to save/load data LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual I SA VE button Sav es all of the LS9’ s internal settings together ( → p. 199). J LO AD button Loads the selected LS9 settings file ( → p. 200). K CREA TE USER KEY button Creates a user authentication ke y ( → p. 192). L FORMA T button Formats the USB memory media ( → p. 2[...]

  • Page 203

    203 Using USB memory to save/load data 19 User settings (Security) LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual ● Copying/pasting a file Here’ s how to copy a desired fi le into buf fer memory , and then paste it with a dif ferent file name. 1 In the DISPLA Y A CCESS section, press the [SETUP] key repeatedl y to access the USER SETUP screen. 2 Move the cur so[...]

  • Page 204

    204 Using USB memory to save/load data LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 4 Move the cur sor to the MAKE DIR button and press the [ENTER] key . A ke yboard window will appear , allowing you to enter a directory name. F or details on entering te xt, refer to “ Assigning a name” ( → p. 34). 5 Enter a name for the directory y ou want to create, move the[...]

  • Page 205

    205 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 20 Other functions Chapter 20 Other functions This chapter e xplains other functionality of the LS9 not cov ered else where. In the SETUP screen you can mak e various settings that apply to the entire LS9. The SETUP screen includes the f ollowing three screens . Repeatedly press the DISPLA Y ACCESS section [SETUP] ke [...]

  • Page 206

    206 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual ● MISC SETUP screen In this screen you can make v arious other settings. 1 MIDI field Here you can make v arious MIDI-related settings. F or details, refer to chapter 18 ( → p. 177). B DA TE/TIME fi eld Here you can specify the date and time ( → p. 215). C NETWORK field Here you can make v arious network-rela[...]

  • Page 207

    207 Word clock settings LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 20 Other functions 1 Clock frequency This indicates the frequency of the currently selected clock source. This field will indicate “UNLOCKED” while synchronization is lost, such as immediately after switching the master clock. B Clock select b uttons These buttons select the master clock sourc[...]

  • Page 208

    208 Switching a digital I/O card’s SRC on/off LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual If a digital I/O card with SRC (Sampling Rate Conv er ter) functionality (such as the MY8-AE96S) is installed in the slot {slot 1/2}, you can use the SLO T SETUP popup window to turn the card’ s SRC on/off . In this window y ou can also chec k the operating status of the I[...]

  • Page 209

    209 Using cascade connections LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 20 Other functions By cascade-connecting two or more LS9 consoles or an LS9 with an e xter nal mixer (such as the Ya maha M7CL) you can share the b uses. For e xample this is conv enient when y ou want to use an e xter nal mix er to increase the number of inputs . If you are cascading tw o LS[...]

  • Page 210

    210 Using cascade connections LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 1 In the DISPLA Y A CCESS section, press the [SETUP] key repeatedl y to access the SYS- TEM SETUP screen. 1 CASCADE OUT button 2 In the MIXER SETUP field located at the lower part of the SYSTEM SETUP screen, move the cur sor to the CASCADE OUT but- ton and press the [ENTER] key . The CASCADE[...]

  • Page 211

    211 Using cascade connections LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 20 Other functions 6 If y ou want to use the Cascade Link func- tion to link parameters and e vents between two LS9 consoles, proceed as f ollows. 1 Mov e the cursor to the CASCADE LINK POR T field, and use the dial or the [DEC]/[INC] k eys to select the port that will transmit/recei ve cont[...]

  • Page 212

    212 Using cascade connections LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 1 In the DISPLA Y A CCESS section, press the [SETUP] key repeatedl y to access the SYS- TEM SETUP screen. 2 In the MIXER SETUP field located at the lower part of the SYSTEM SETUP screen, move the cur sor to the CASCADE IN button and press the [ENTER] key to access the CASCADE IN P A TCH popu[...]

  • Page 213

    213 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 20 Other functions 6 If y ou want to link specific parameters or e vents between tw o LS9 consoles, pr oceed as follo ws. 1 Mov e the cursor to the CASCADE LINK POR T field, and use the dial or the [DEC]/[INC] k eys to specify the port that will transmit/recei ve control signals for cascade link. The items you can s[...]

  • Page 214

    214 Basic settings for MIX buses and MATRIX buses LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual B BUS TYPE / PRE F ADER SEND POINT For tw o adjacent odd-numbered/e ven-numbered buses, this selects the position from which the signal will be sent from the input channel. Y ou can also switch the MIX b us type (V ARI or FIXED) here. C P AN LINK This specifies whether th[...]

  • Page 215

    215 Setting the date and time of the internal clock LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 20 Other functions This section e xplains how to set the date and time of the cloc k b uilt into the LS9, and how to vie w the date and time. The date and time you specify here will aff ect the time stamp used when sav- ing a scene. 1 In the DISPLA Y A CCESS section, pre[...]

  • Page 216

    216 Setting the network address LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Here’ s how to set the network address that will be required when you use the LS9’ s NETWORK connector to connect it to a Windows computer . 1 In the DISPLA Y A CCESS section, press the [SETUP] key repeatedl y to access the MISC SETUP screen. 1 NETWORK field This sho ws the values of n[...]

  • Page 217

    217 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 20 Other functions 5 When y ou have finished making settings, move the cur sor to the OK button and press the [ENTER] key . The changes will be finalized, and the popup windo w will close. If you select the CANCEL b utton or the × symbol instead of the OK b utton, your changes will be dis- carded and the popup wind[...]

  • Page 218

    218 Using the Help function LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Y ou can vie w Help files provided b y Y amaha, or displa y any desired te xt file created by the user . *W e accept no responsibility f or any damages that may result from the use of Help files created b y a third par ty other than Y amaha. The help file is not backed up in internal memory[...]

  • Page 219

    219 Using the Help function LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 20 Other functions 1 Using a commerciall y av ailable te xt editor or the “Notepad” included with the Microsoft Windows series, create a text file (extension .txt) and sa ve it on your USB memory . By default, the character code set of the te xt file will be detected as UTF-8. Ho we ver b[...]

  • Page 220

    220 Using the Help function LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 5 Use the panel dial or the [DEC]/[INC] keys to select “HELP . ” Move the cur sor to the OK button and press the [ENTER] ke y to close the USER DEFINED KEY SETUP popup win- dow . 6 Move the cur sor to the CLOSE button and press the [ENTER] key to c lose the USER DEFINED KEY popup window . 1[...]

  • Page 221

    221 Using the Help function LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 20 Other functions ■ Directly recalling the Help for a specific panel controller • • • • • • • • • • • 1 While holding down the user -defined key to which y ou’ve assigned the Help function, press (or turn) the panel controller whose function y ou want to learn about[...]

  • Page 222

    222 Initializing the LS9’s internal memory LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual If an error occurs in the LS9’ s inter nal memor y , or if you ha v e f orgotten the pass word, y ou can use the f ollowing procedure to initializ e the internal memor y . 1 While holding down the [SCENE MEMOR Y] key of the DISPLA Y ACCESS section, turn on the power . After t[...]

  • Page 223

    223 Adjusting the faders (Calibration function) LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 20 Other functions Depending on the environment in which y ou use the console, discrepancies ma y occur in the motion of the motor f aders. Y ou can use the Calibration function to correct these discrepancies . 1 While holding down the [SCENE MEMOR Y] key of the DISPLA Y ACC[...]

  • Page 224

    224 Adjusting the input/output gain (Calibration function) LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual If necessar y , you can mak e fine adjustments to the input/output gain. 1 While holding down the [SCENE MEMOR Y] key of the DISPLA Y ACCESS section, turn on the power . After the opening screen, the follo wing startup menu screen will appear . 1 INPUT PORT TRIM [...]

  • Page 225

    Appendices 225 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Appendices EQ Library List # Title Parameter LOW L-MID H-MID HIGH 01 Bass Drum 1 PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING H.SHELF G +3.5 dB –3.5 dB 0.0 dB +4.0 dB F 100 Hz 265 Hz 1.06 kHz 5.30 kHz Q 1.25 10.0 0.90 — 02 Bass Drum 2 PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING LPF G +8.0 dB –7.0 dB +6.0 dB ON F 80.0 Hz 400 Hz 2.50 kHz 12.5 [...]

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    EQ Library List 226 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 27 Female Vo. 1 PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING G –1.0 dB +1.0 dB +1.5 dB +2.0 dB F 118 Hz 400 Hz 2.65 kHz 6.00 kHz Q 0.18 0.45 0.56 0.14 28 Female Vo. 2 L.SHELF PEAKING PEAKING H.SHELF G –7.0 dB +1.5 dB +1.5 dB +2.5 dB F 112 Hz 335 Hz 2.00 kHz 6.70 kHz Q — 0.16 0.20 — 29 Chorus & Harmo PEA[...]

  • Page 227

    DYNAMICS Library List 227 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Appendices DYNAMICS Library List # Title T ype Parameter V alue 1 Gate GA TE Threshold (dB) –26 Range (dB) –56 Attack (ms) 0 Hold (ms) 2.56 Decay (ms) 331 2 Ducking DUCKING Threshold (dB) –19 Range (dB) –22 Attack (ms) 93 Hold (ms) 1.20 S Decay (ms) 6.32 S 3 A. Dr . BD GA TE Threshold (dB[...]

  • Page 228

    DYNAMICS Library List 228 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual * At fs=44.1 kHz 22 E. Guitar COMPRESSOR Threshold (dB) –8 Ratio ( :1) 3.5 Attack (ms) 7 Out gain (dB) 2.5 Knee 4 Release (ms) 261 23 A. Guitar COMPRESSOR Threshold (dB) –10 Ratio ( :1) 2.5 Attack (ms) 5 Out gain (dB) 1.5 Knee 2 Release (ms) 238 24 Strings1 COMPRESSOR Threshold (dB) –11 Rat[...]

  • Page 229

    Dynamics Parameters 229 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Appendices Input channels provide D YNAMICS section 1 and D YNAMICS section 2. Output channels provide D YNAMICS section 1. An input channel’ s D YNAMICS section 1 provides the follo wing f our types: GA TE, DUCKING, COMPRESSOR, and EXP ANDER. An input channel’ s D YNAMICS section 2 provides th[...]

  • Page 230

    Dynamics Parameters 230 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual ■ COMPRESSOR • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The COMP processor attenuates signals above a sp[...]

  • Page 231

    Dynamics Parameters 231 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Appendices ■ COMP ANDER HARD (COMP ANDER-H), COMP ANDER SOFT (COMP ANDER-S) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The hard and soft companders combine the effects of the compressor, expander and limiter. The companders function differently at the followin[...]

  • Page 232

    Effect Type List 232 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Effect T ype List Title T ype Description Reverb Hall REVERB HALL Concert hall reverberation simula- tion with gate Reverb Room REVERB ROOM Room reverberation simulation with gate Reverb Stage REVERB ST AGE Reverb designed for vocals, with gate Reverb Plate REVERB PLATE Plate reverb simulation with ga[...]

  • Page 233

    Effects Parameters 233 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Appendices ■ REVERB HALL, REVERB ROOM, REVERB ST AGE, REVERB PLA TE One input, two output hall, room, stage, and plate reverb simulations, all with gates. ■ EARL Y REF . One input, two output early reflections. ■ GA TE REVERB, REVERSE GA TE One input, two output early reflections with gate, an[...]

  • Page 234

    Effects Parameters 234 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual ■ MOD. DELA Y One input, two output basic repeat delay with modulation. ■ DELA Y LCR One input, two output 3-tap delay (left, center, right). ■ ECHO Two input, two output stereo delay with crossed feedback loop. ■ CHORUS Two input, two output chorus effect. Parameter Range Description DELA Y[...]

  • Page 235

    Effects Parameters 235 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Appendices ■ FLANGE Two input, two output flange effect. ■ SYMPHONIC Two input, two output symphonic effect. ■ PHASER Two input, two output 16-stage phaser. ■ AUTOP AN Two input, two output autopanner. Parameter Range Description FREQ. 0.05–40.00 Hz Modulation speed DEPTH 0–100% Modulati[...]

  • Page 236

    Effects Parameters 236 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual ■ TREMOLO Two input, two output tremolo effect . ■ HQ. PITCH One input, two output high-quality pitch shifter. ■ DUAL PITCH Two input, two output pitch shifter. ■ ROT ARY One input, two output rotary speaker simulator. ■ RING MOD. Two input, two output ring modulator. Parameter Range Descr[...]

  • Page 237

    Effects Parameters 237 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Appendices ■ MOD. FIL TER Two input, two output modulation filter. ■ DISTORTION One input, two output distortion effect. ■ AMP SIMULA TE One input, two output guitar amp simulator. ■ DYNA. FIL TER Two input, two output dynamically controlled filter. ■ DYNA. FLANGE Two input, two output dyn[...]

  • Page 238

    Effects Parameters 238 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual ■ DYNA. PHASER Two input, two output dynamically controlled phaser. ■ REV+CHORUS One input, two output reverb and chorus effects in parallel. ■ REV → CHORUS One input, two output reverb and chorus effects in series. ■ REV+FLANGE One input, two output reverb and flanger effects in parallel.[...]

  • Page 239

    Effects Parameters 239 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Appendices ■ REV → FLANGE One input, two output reverb and flanger effects in series. ■ REV+SYMPHO. One input, two output reverb and symphonic effects in parallel. ■ REV → SYMPHO. One input, two output reverb and symphonic effects in series. ■ REV → PA N This is a 1-in/2-out series-con[...]

  • Page 240

    Effects Parameters 240 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual ■ DELA Y+ER. One input, two output delay and early reflections effects in parallel. ■ DELA Y → ER. One input, two output delay and early reflections effects in series. Parameter Range Description DELA Y L 0.0–1000.0 ms Left channel delay time DELA Y R 0.0–1000.0 ms Right channel delay time[...]

  • Page 241

    Effects Parameters 241 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Appendices ■ DELA Y+REV One input, two output delay and reverb effects in parallel. ■ DELA Y → REV One input, two output delay and reverb effects in series. ■ DIST → DELA Y One input, two output distortion and delay effects in series. Parameter Range Description DELA Y L 0.0–1000.0 ms Le[...]

  • Page 242

    Effects Parameters 242 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual ■ MUL TI FIL TER Two input, two output 3-band multi-filter (24 dB/octave). ■ FREEZE One input, two output basic sampler. ■ STEREO REVERB Two input, two output stereo reverb. ■ M. BAND DYNA. Two input, two output 3-band dynamics processor, with individual solo and gain reduction metering for [...]

  • Page 243

    Effects Parameters 243 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Appendices ■ M.BAND COMP Two input, two output 3-band compressor, with individ- ual solo and gain reduction metering for each band. ■ REV -X HALL, REV -X ROOM, REV -X PLA TE Newly-developed two input, two output reverb algorithm. Delivers dense and rich reverberation, smooth decay, and provides [...]

  • Page 244

    Effects and tempo synchronization 244 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Some of the LS9’ s effects allo w you to synchroniz e the eff ect with the tempo . There are two such types of eff ect; delay-type eff ects and modulation-type eff ects. For dela y-type effects, the dela y time will change according to the tempo . F or modulation-type eff ects, the [...]

  • Page 245

    Scene Memory/Effect Library to Program Change Table 245 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Appendices ■ Preset Bank/Ch# 1 ■ Preset Bank/Ch# 2 Scene Memory/Effect Library to Program Change T able Program Change# Scene/ Effect Preset# Program Change# Scene/ Effect Preset# 001 Scene 001 065 Scene 065 002 002 066 066 003 003 067 067 004 004 068 068 005 005[...]

  • Page 246

    Scene Memory/Effect Library to Program Change Table 246 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual ■ Preset Bank/Ch# 3 ■ Preset Bank/Ch# 4 Program Change# Scene/ Effect Preset# Program Change# Scene/ Effect Preset# 001 Scene 257 065 No Assign 002 258 066 003 259 067 004 260 068 005 261 069 006 262 070 007 263 071 008 264 072 009 265 073 010 266 074 011 267 075[...]

  • Page 247

    Scene Memory/Effect Library to Program Change Table 247 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Appendices ■ Preset Bank/Ch# 5 ■ Preset Bank/Ch# 6 ■ Preset Bank/Ch# 7 ■ Preset Bank/Ch# 8 ■ Preset Bank/Ch# 9 ■ Preset Bank/Ch# 10 ■ Preset Bank/Ch# 11 ■ Preset Bank/Ch# 12 ■ Preset Bank/Ch# 13 ■ Preset Bank/Ch# 14 ■ Preset Bank/Ch# 15 ■ Pres[...]

  • Page 248

    Scene Memory/Effect Library to Program Change Table 248 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual ■ Bank/Ch# Program Change# Scene/ Effect User# Program Change# Scene/ Effect User# Program Change# Scene/ Effect User# 001 044 087 002 045 088 003 046 089 004 047 090 005 048 091 006 049 092 007 050 093 008 051 094 009 052 095 010 053 096 011 054 097 012 055 098 01[...]

  • Page 249

    Parameters that can be assigned to control changes 249 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Appendices Parameters that can be assigned to control changes Mode P arameter 1 Parameter 2 NO ASSIGN — 0 FADER H INPUT CH 1–CH 32{64} STIN1L–STIN4R OUTPUT MIX 1–MIX 16 MA TRIX 1–MA TRIX 8 STE- REO L–MONO(C) FADER L INPUT CH 1–CH 32{64} STIN1L–STIN4R O[...]

  • Page 250

    Parameters that can be assigned to control changes 250 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual INPUT DYNA2 ON CH 1–CH 32{64} STIN1L–STIN4R AT TA C K THRESHOLD RELEASE H RELEASE L RA TIO GAIN H GAIN L KNEE/WIDTH FIL TER FREQ OUTPUT DYNA1 ON MIX 1–MIX 16 MA TRIX 1–MA TRIX 8 STEREO L–MONO(C) AT TA C K THRESHOLD RELEASE H RELEASE L RA TIO GAIN H GAIN L KN[...]

  • Page 251

    Control change parameter assignments 251 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Appendices ■ PRESET Control change parameter assignments Control Change# Mode Parameter 1 Parameter 2 1 FADER H INPUT CH 1 2 CH 2 3 CH 3 4 CH 4 5 CH 5 6 CH 6 7 CH 7 8 CH 8 9 CH 9 10 CH10 11 CH11 12 CH12 13 CH13 14 CH14 15 CH15 16 CH16 17 CH17 18 CH18 19 CH19 20 CH20 21 CH21 22 CH[...]

  • Page 252

    Control change parameter assignments 252 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Control Change# Mode Parameter 1 Parameter 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 [...]

  • Page 253

    NRPN parameter assignments 253 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Appendices NRPN parameter assignments Parameter From (HEX) To (HEX) FADER INPUT 0000 0047 MIX, MA TRIX, STEREO LR 0060 007D INPUT to Mix9–16 LEVEL MIX9 SEND 007E 00C5 MIX10 SEND 00DE 0125 MIX11 SEND 013E 0185 MIX12 SEND 019E 01E5 MIX13 SEND 01FE 0245 MIX14 SEND 025E 02A5 MIX15 SEND 02BE 03[...]

  • Page 254

    NRPN parameter assignments 254 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual RACK5–8(EFFECT) BYP ASS 26B4 26B7 MIX BALANCE 26BC 26BF P ARAM1 26C4 26C7 P ARAM2 26CC 26CF P ARAM3 26D4 26D7 P ARAM4 26DC 26DF P ARAM5 26E4 26E7 P ARAM6 26EC 26EF P ARAM7 26F4 26F7 P ARAM8 26FC 26FF P ARAM9 2704 2707 P ARAM10 270C 270F P ARAM11 2714 2717 P ARAM12 271C 271F P ARAM13 2724 2[...]

  • Page 255

    NRPN parameter assignments 255 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Appendices INPUT1–56, STIN 1L–4R to MIX1–8 PA N MIX1–2 36AA 36E9 MIX3–4 36EA 3729 MIX5–6 372A 3769 MIX7–8 376A 37A9 MONO(C) to Matrix1–8 P AN MA TRIX1,2 382A 382E MA TRIX3, 4 3830 3834 MA TRIX5, 6 3836 383A MA TRIX7, 8 383C 3840 MIX9–16 to STE- REO ON MIX TO ST 3842 3849 RA[...]

  • Page 256

    Mixing parameter operation applicability 256 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual This table indicates ho w the behaviors of each of the input channel and output channel par ameters are aff ected by Stereo , Link, Recall Safe , and User Le v el settings. ■ Input Channels *1 Except for Key In Source *2 Applies to parameters for which the MIX channel 1–16 [...]

  • Page 257

    Functions that can be assigned to user-defined keys 257 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Appendices Functions that can be assigned to user-defined keys Function PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 LED Explanation NO ASSIGN — — Dark No assignment SCENE RECALL — Flash Recall the currently selected scene STORE — Store to the currently selected scene ▲ SCENE [...]

  • Page 258

    Functions that can be assigned to user-defined keys 258 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual P AGE CHANGE P AGE BOOKMARK — When storing a page: Flash When showing a memorized page: Blink When not showing a memorized page: Lit Not memorized: Dark Memorize the currently selected screen (hold down the key for two seconds or longer), or display the last-memo- [...]

  • Page 259

    Functions that can be assigned to user-defined keys 259 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Appendices LS9 EDITOR MASTER — Flash Access the LS9 EDITOR screen OVERVIEW CH1–16, CH17–32, {CH33–48, CH49–64 ,} STIN, MIX, MA TRIX, ST/MONO, CUSTOM FADER LA YER CH1–16, {CUSTOM FADER LAYER CH17–32}, CUS- TOM FADER LA YER STIN SELECTED CHANNEL — LIBRA[...]

  • Page 260

    MIDI Data Format 260 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual This section e xplains the f or mat of the data that the LS9 is able to understand, send, and receiv e. 1 CHANNEL MESSAGE 1.1 NOTE OFF (8n) Reception These messages are echoed to MIDI OUT if [OTHER COMMAND ECHO] is ON. They are recei ved if [Rx CH] matches, and used to c ontrol effects. 1.2 NOTE ON (9[...]

  • Page 261

    MIDI Data Format 261 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Appendices 1.4 PROGRAM CHANGE (Cn) Reception If [PROGRAM CHANGE ECHO] is ON, bank select messages will also be echoed from MIDI OUT . If SINGLE CH is select ed, these messages are r eceiv ed if [PROGRAM CHANGE Rx] is ON and the [Rx CH] matches. How ever if [OMNI] is ON, these messages are recei ved re[...]

  • Page 262

    MIDI Data Format 262 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 3.2 BULK DUMP The LS9 uses the following data types for a bulk dump. *1) 0–300 Scene Number (0 Request Only), *2) 1–199 Input EQ Library Number (1–40 Request Only) *3) 1–199 Output EQ Library Number (1–3 Request Only) *4) 1–199 Dynamics Library Number (1–41 Request Only) *5) 0–199 GEQ [...]

  • Page 263

    MIDI Data Format 263 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Appendices 4.1.2 Format (P ARAMETER REQUEST) Receive Data will be received when [P ARAMETER CHANGE Rx] is on and the Dev ice n umber of both [Rx CH] and SUB ST A TUS are matched. The data will be echoed when [P ARAMETER CHANGE ECHO] is on. The co rresponding parameter will be changed via P ARAMETER CH[...]

  • Page 264

    MIDI Data Format 264 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 4.3 FUNCTION CALL – LIBRARY EDIT – 4.3.1 Format (P ARAMETER CHANGE) Receive Data will be received when [P ARAMETER CHANGE Rx] is on and the Dev ice n umber of both [Rx CH] and SUB ST A TUS are matched. The data will be echoed when [P ARAMETER CHANGE ECHO] is on. The co rresponding memory/librar y [...]

  • Page 265

    MIDI Data Format 265 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Appendices 4.4.2 Format (P ARAMETER REQUEST) Receive The P ARAMETER CHANGE will be sent w ith Device number [Rx CH] immediately the data is recei ved. 4.4.3 Module Name 4.5 EXIST LIBRARY RANGE 4.5.1 Format (P ARAMETER CHANGE) T ransmission Wh en LS9 receives Library Exist request command from outside,[...]

  • Page 266

    MIDI Data Format 266 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 4.5.2 Format (P ARAMETER REQUEST) Receive The P ARAMETER CHANGE will be sent w ith Device number [Rx CH] immediately the data is recei ved. 4.5.3 Module Name 4.6 FUNCTION CALL – COLLECTION STORE – 4.6.1 Format (P ARAMETER CHANGE) T ransmission Data will be transmitted with the [De vice Number] in [...]

  • Page 267

    MIDI Data Format 267 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Appendices 4.8 FUNCTION CALL – CHANNEL – 4.8.1 Pair ON/OFF T rigger Format (P ARAMETER CHANGE) Receive Data will be received when [P ARAMETER CHANGE Rx] is on and the Dev ice n umber of both [Rx CH] and SUB ST A TUS are matched. The data will be echoed when [P ARAMETER CHANGE ECHO] is on. 4.8.2 Mo[...]

  • Page 268

    Warning/Error Messages 268 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual W arning/Error Messages Message Meaning xxx Parameters Copied. Parameter xxx was copied to the copy buffer . xxx Parameters Initialized. Parameter xxx was initialized. xxx Parameters Pasted. Parameter xxx was pasted from the copy buffer . xxx Parameters Swapped with Copy Buffer . Parameter xxx w[...]

  • Page 269

    Warning/Error Messages 269 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Appendices SLOT x: Data Framing Error! Invalid signals are being input from the SLOT x input port. SLOT x: Data Overrun! Invalid signals are being input from the SLOT x input port. SLOT x: Rx Buffer Full! T oo much data is being received at the SLOT x input port. SLOT x: Tx Buffer Full! T oo muc[...]

  • Page 270

    Troubleshooting 270 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual T roubleshooting Power does not turn on, panel LEDs and the LCD display do not light ❍ Are the LCD contrast and panel brightness adjusted appropriately? Y ou can adjust the LCD contrast by holding down the [HOME] key and turning the dial. ❍ Is the LS9’ s POWER switch turned on? ❍ If the power s[...]

  • Page 271

    Troubleshooting 271 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Appendices Y ou turn on a CUE button in the EFFECT P ARAM screen, but it is automatically defeated ❍ This is defeated automatically when you switch screens in the display . ( → p. 170) When you recall a scene, it takes a certain amount of time for the faders to stop ❍ Could you have specified a [...]

  • Page 272

    General Specifications 272 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual General Specifications Signal Delay Less than 2.5 ms (INPUT to OMNI OUT @Fs=48kHz) Dimensions (WxHxD) LS9-16: 480 x 220 x 500 mm LS9-32: 884 x 220 x 500 mm Net W eight LS9-16: 12.0 kg LS9-32: 19.4 kg Power Requirements LS9-16: 95 W , 110–240 V , 50/60 Hz LS9-32: 170 W , 110–240 V , 50/60 Hz[...]

  • Page 273

    Input/output characteristics 273 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Appendices ❏ Analog Input Characteristics *1. Sensitivity is the lowest le vel that will produce an output of +4 dBu (1.23 V) or the nominal output level when the unit is set to maxim um gain. (all f ad- ers and lev el controls are maximum position.) *2. XLR-3-31 type connectors are bala[...]

  • Page 274

    Input/output characteristics 274 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual ❏ I/O Slot Characteristics The rear panel provides one slot (LS9-16) or two slots (LS9-32) in which separately sold mini-YGD AI cards can be installed. The follo wing types of card can be used. Only Slot 1 has a serial interface (LS9-32). Refer to the Y amaha Pro Audio global website f o[...]

  • Page 275

    Electrical characteristics 275 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Appendices All f aders are nominal when measured. Output impedance of signal generator : 150 ohms ❏ Frequency Response Fs = 44.1kHz or 48kHz@20Hz–20kHz, referenced to the nominal output level @1kHz ❏ Gain Error Fs = 44.1kHz or 48kHz@1kHz ❏ T otal Harmonic Distortion Fs = 44.1kHz or 4[...]

  • Page 276

    Electrical characteristics 276 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual ❏ Crosstalk@1kHz ❏ Maximum V oltage Gain@1kHz ❏ Phantom V oltage From To Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit INPUT n INPUT (n-1) or (n+1) CH 1-16 {1-32}, Adjacent inputs, GAIN: min. -80 dB OMNI OUT n OMNI OUT (n-1) or (n+1) OMNI OUT 1-8 {1-16}, Input to output -80 Input Output RL Conditions[...]

  • Page 277

    Other Functions 277 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Appendices ❏ Libraries ❏ Input Function ❏ Output Function ❏ Output Port ❏ Processor Other Functions Name Number T otal Scene Memory Preset 1 + User 300 301 Input EQ Library Preset 40 + User 159 199 Output EQ Library Preset 3 + User 196 199 Dynamics Library Preset 41 + User 158 199 Effect Libr[...]

  • Page 278

    Pin Assignment 278 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual ❏ LAMP (LS9-32 only) Pin Assignment 1 4 23 Pin Signal Name 1N C 2N C 3 GND 4 +12V[...]

  • Page 279

    Dimensions 279 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Appendices * Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please che[...]

  • Page 280

    Attaching the RK1 rackmount kit (sold separately) 280 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Y ou can attach the optional RK-1 rackmount kit to the LS9-16 or LS9-32 and mount it in a r ack or an installed system. 1 Make sure that the power is turned off . 2 Remove scre ws “A” and detach the side pads. 3 At the locations indicated by the arr ows, tighten th[...]

  • Page 281

    MIDI Implementation Chart 281 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Appendices MIDI Implementation Chart YAMAHA [ Digital Mixing Console ] Date :8-Aug-2006 Model LS9-16/32 MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.0 Transmitted Recognized Remarks Function... Basic Default 1 - 16 1 - 16 Memorized Channel Changed 1 - 16 1 - 16 Default x 1, 3 Memorized Mode Messages[...]

  • Page 282

    282 Index LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Numerics 2TR IN DIGITAL jack .........................................25 2TR OUT DIGITAL jack .....................................25 A AC IN connector ................................................. 25 Adjusting faders ...............................................223 Adjusting input/output gain ............[...]

  • Page 283

    283 Index LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Appendices F Fade function ................................................... 143 FADER field ....................................................... 82 Fader layer ......................................................... 27 Firmware versionn ............................................. 14 Focus function ....[...]

  • Page 284

    284 Index LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual N Network address .............................................. 216 NETWORK connector ................................25, 216 O OMNI OUT jacks ................................................24 Oscillator ..........................................................153 OSCILLATOR screen............................[...]

  • Page 285

    285 Index LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Appendices T Talkback .......................................................... 151 TALKBACK screen .......................................... 151 TITLE LIST screen ........................................... 110 Tool buttons ....................................................... 35 Top panel .................[...]

  • Page 286

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  • Page 287

    KEYIN CUE To OUTPUT PATCH PAN LINK INSERT TALKBACK ON INPUT 1-16{32} 12 ... ... 15 16 ST LR MATRIX CUE ON +48V AD [INPUT] + - 1 2 3 METER HA ON ON PAN ON To MIX ON ON ON ON ON METER RAC K5 EFFECT CUE RACK LCR ON ON ON ON To OUTPUT PATCH To MONITOR SELECT To RECORDER IN PATCH ON ON GAIN/TRIM ON METER ON ON PAN ON INPUT 15,16{31,32} [2TR IN DIGITAL] [...]

  • Page 288

    Max. DSP Noise Floor AD Max. Output 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Digital Bit 34 35 36 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130 -140 -150 -160 -170 -190 -200 -210 GAIN dBu Analog dBFS -180 [0dBu = 0.775Vrms] [0dBFS = Full Scale] +20 +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 [...]

  • Page 289

    For details of products, please contact your nearest Y amaha representativ e or the authorized distributor listed belo w . Pour plus de détails sur les produits, v euillez-vous adresser à Ya maha ou au distrib uteur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste sui vante. Die Einzelheiten zu Produkten sind bei Ihrer unten aufgeführten Niederlas[...]

  • Page 290

    Y amaha Pro Audio global web site: http://www .yamahapr oaudio.com/ Y amaha Manual Librar y http://www .yamaha.co.jp/manual/ U .R.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Y amaha Cor poration © 2006 Y amaha Corporation WH39070 70 3 POAPx.x-0 3C 0 Printed in Japan This document is printed on chlorine free (ECF) paper with soy ink.[...]