MIXING CONSOLE Owner's Manual Making the Most Of Your Mixer Pages 6 to 18 E Precautions --For safe operation-- WARNING Installation G G G G G Connect this unit's AC power adaptor only to an AC outlet of the type stated in this Owner's Manual or as marked on the unit. Failure to do so is a fire and electrical shock hazard. Do not allow water to enter this unit or allow the unit to become wet. Fire or electrical shock may result. Do not place a container with liquid or small metal objects on top of this unit. Liquid or metal objects inside this unit are a fire and electrical shock hazard. Do not place heavy objects, including this unit, on top of the power cord. A damaged power cord is a fire and electrical shock hazard. In particular, be careful not to place heavy objects on a power cord covered by a carpet. G G If lightning begins to occur, turn off the power switch of the unit as soon as possible, and unplug the power plug from the electrical outlet. If there is a possibility of lightning, do not touch the power plug if it is still connected. Doing so may be an electrical shock hazard. Use only the included AC power adaptor (PA-30) for this unit. Using other types may be a fire and electrical shock hazard. In case an abnormality occurs during operation G G Operation G G G Do not scratch, bend, twist, pull, or heat the power cord. A damaged power cord is a fire and electrical shock hazard. Do not remove the unit's cover. You could receive an electrical shock. If you think internal inspection, maintenance, or repair is necessary, contact your dealer. Do not modify the unit. Doing so is a fire and electrical shock hazard. G If the power cord is damaged (i.e., cut or a bare wire is exposed), ask your dealer for a replacement. Using the unit with a damaged power cord is a fire and electrical shock hazard. Should this unit and AC adaptor be dropped or the cabinet be damaged, turn the power switch off, remove the power plug from the AC outlet, and contact your dealer. If you continue using the unit without heeding this instruction, fire or electrical shock may result. If you notice any abnormality, such as smoke, odor, or noise, or if a foreign object or liquid gets inside the unit, turn it off immediately. Remove the power plug from the AC outlet. Consult your dealer for repair. Using the unit in this condition is a fire and electrical shock hazard. CAUTION Installation G G Keep this unit away from the following locations: - Locations exposed to oil splashes or steam, such as near cooking stoves, humidifiers, etc. - Unstable surfaces, such as a wobbly table or slope. - Locations exposed to excessive heat, such as inside a car with all the windows closed, or places that receive direct sunlight. - Locations subject to excessive humidity or dust accumulation. Hold the power plug when disconnecting it from an AC outlet. Never pull the cord. A damaged power cord is a potential fire and electrical shock hazard. Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. Doing so is a potential electrical shock hazard. To relocate the unit, turn the power switch off, remove the power plug from the AC outlet, and remove all connecting cables. Damaged cables may cause fire or electrical shock. Operation G G G Do not cover or wrap the AC power adaptor with a cloth or blanket. Heat may build up under the cloth or blanket, melting the case, or causing fire. Use only in a well-ventilated environment. If you know you will not use this unit for a log period of time, such as when going on vacation, remove the power plug from the AC outlet. Leaving it connected is a potential fire hazard. G 2 MG16/6FX Precautions --For correct operation -- Connector pin assignments G Interference from Cell Phones G G XLR-type connectors are wired as follows Pin 1: ground; Pin 2: hot (+); Pin 3: cold (­). INSERT TRS phone jacks are wired as follows Sleeve: ground; Tip: send; Ring: return. Use of a mobile phone near this unit may induce noise. If noise occurs, move the phone further from the unit. Replacement of Consumable Parts G The performance of components with movable contacts--such as switches, rotary controls, faders, and connectors--deteriorates over time. While the rate of wear may vary greatly according to usage conditions, some amount of wear is unavoidable. When parts wear out, consult your dealer about appropriate replacements. G G Always turn the power off when the mixer is not in use. Even when the power switch is in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is still flowing to the mixer at the minimum level. When you are not using the mixer for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet. Copying of commercially available music data and/or digital audio files, except for personal use, is strictly prohibited. Illustrations in this manual are for explanatory purposes only, and may not match the actual appearance of the product during operation. Company names and product names used in this Owner's Manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA. 3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class "B" digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit "OFF" and "ON", please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures: Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference. Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial type cable. If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620 The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries. * This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord IMPORTANT. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: BLUE : NEUTRAL BROWN : LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured makings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug. · This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd. (2 wires). MG16/6FX 3 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the YAMAHA MG16/6FX mixing console. This mixing console combines ease of operation with support for multiple usage environments, and is ideal for SR setups, installed systems, and many other such applications. Please read through this Owner's Manual carefully before beginning use, so that you will be able to take full advantage of this mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for years to come. Features G Contents Introduction ............................................................... 4 Features ............................................................... 4 Contents .............................................................. 4 Before Turning on the Mixer ................................. 5 Turning the Power On .......................................... 5 Making the Most Of Your Mixer ................................. 6 1 A Place For Everything and Everything In Its Place ....................................................... 7 2 Where Your Signal Goes Once It's Inside the Box .......................................................... 10 3 The First Steps in Achieving Great Sound .... 11 4 External Effects, Monitor Mixes, and Groups .................................................... 13 5 Making Better Mixes ...................................... 16 Front & Rear Panels ................................................ 19 Channel Control Section .................................... 19 Master Control Section ...................................... 21 Rear Input/Output Section ................................. 23 Setting Up ............................................................... 25 Setup Procedure ................................................ 25 Setup Examples ................................................ 25 Rack Mounting ................................................... 27 Appendix ................................................................. 28 Specifications .................................................... 28 Dimensional Diagrams ....................................... 30 Block Diagram and Level Diagram .................... 31 The MG16/6FX provides 16 input channels and mixes the signals into Stereo and Group outputs. With high-quality digital effects built in, the MG16/6FX can deliver a wide range of sound variations even when used on its own. It also includes an EFFECT SEND jack that can be used to connect an external effector. The monitor includes a convenient C-R OUT jack. This jack can be used to monitor the main Stereo output, the PFL signal, or the Group 1-2 signals. The mixer includes dual AUX SEND jacks and a single RETURN jack. The two independent AUX buses may be used as sends to external effectors and monitor systems. Phantom power supply enables easy connection to condenser microphones that run on external power. The mixer provides channel-specific INSERT I/O jacks for input channels 1 to 8. These jacks make it possible to insert different effectors into different channels. Input channels 1 to 8, 9/10, and 11/12 are each equipped with both an XLR mic input jack and a TRS phone-type line jack. Input channels 13/14 and 15/16 are each equipped with both a TRS line input jack and an RCA line input jack. This wide assortment of connectors enables connection to many different devices, from microphones to line-level devices to stereo-output synthesizers. G G G G G G 4 MG16/6FX Introduction Before Turning on the Mixer (1) Be sure that the mixer's power switch is in the STANDBY position. Use only the PA-30 adaptor included with this mixer. Use of a different adaptor may result in equipment damage, overheating, or fire. Turning the Power On Press the mixer's power switch to the ON position. When you are ready to turn the power off, press the power switch to the STANDBY position. Note that trace current continues to flow while the switch is in the STANDBY position. If you do not plan to use the mixer again for a long while, please be sure to unplug the adaptor from the wall outlet. (2) Connect the power adaptor to the AC ADAPTOR IN connector (1) on the rear of the mixer, and then turn the fastening ring clockwise (2) to secure the connection. 2 1 (3) Plug the power adaptor into a standard household power outlet. · Be sure to unplug the adaptor from the outlet when not using the mixer, or when there are lightning storms in the area. · To avoid generating unwanted noise, make sure there is adequate distance between the power adaptor and the mixer. MG16/6FX 5 Making the Most Of Your Mixer An Introduction You've got yourself a mixer and now you're ready to use it. Just plug everything in, twiddle the controls, and away you go ... right? Well, if you've done this before ...