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96Quick Operation ReferenceEntering and Exiting Utility ModeEnter Utility Mode by pressing Shift and Assign.Utility has three pages, selected with the

10The System SectionThe System Section is comprised of the Cursor Buttons, theRotary Encoders, and the Assign Button.The Shift button is included, bec

11Rear PanelMCS-3800 is shown, the MCS-3400 is similar.From left to right we have:• MIDI In, MIDI Out• LCD Contrast Control• MCS-3000X Expander Connec

12 85Switch MIDI Chan Controller#up 16 30Shifted up 16 31down 16 32Shifted down 16 33left 16 34Shifted left 16 35right 16 36Shifted right 16 3

13Expander ConnectionThe MCS-3000X Expanders may be physically attached to theMCS-3400 or MCS-3800 Controller, forming a continuouscontrol surface.(MC

14Mounting MCS-3000X Expander to ControllerImportant: Make All Connections with the Power Off.Turn the power off of all MCS-3000 units before proceedi

153000X Expander Electrical HookupImportant: Make All Connections with the Power Off.Turn the power off of all MCS-3000 units before proceeding.The 30

16Set the Expander ID#On the rear of the Expander is a small cluster of four switches,known as DIP switches.When the rear dip switch number 4 is up, t

17(2) To Use 3000X “Stand Alone” without an MCS-3800Set the rear DIP switch position #4 down (= ON)When the rear dip switch number 4 is down, that is,

18System ConnectionsPowerMake sure the power switch is off before connecting theexternal power supply.Power should be turned off of every MCS-3000X Ex

19MIDI In and OutConnect the MIDI Out to the MIDI In of the System you arecontrolling.Connect the MIDI In to the MIDI Out of the System you arecontrol

2Important:Certain audio and video systems have been engineered tospecifically support the MCS-3000 series. The MCS-3000 serieswas selected by the man

20 77The System SectionThis chapter discusses the Utility Mode, theTime Code Display, and Program Change Mode.Utility Mode is used to control certain

21Basic OperationThis chapter discusses some fundamental characteristics of theMCS-3000 Series, what it does when powered up, operatingmodes, and the

22LCD and Page ButtonsIf the already selected Page button is pressed, its LED will turnoff and the LCD shows the Bank name. Press any Page buttonto re

23More About User Assignable ModeThe MCS Controller normally powers up in User Assignablemode. The expression, “local control on” simply means thatyou

24LED Behavior in Special ModeThe LED can appear to behave either momentary, or latched.Momentary means the LED is lit only while the button ispressed

25Manually Exiting Special ModeA host software system, engineered to support the MCSController using Special Mode, will send a command whichswitches t

26Wave DemoFor the fader wave demo, hold the UP cursor button whilepowering up the unit. Continue to hold it for about 3 seconds,until the demo starts

27The Mixer SectionThis chapter discusses how to assign and use the motorized,touch sensitive faders, their associated channel switches abovethe fader

28Basic Bank Switching and Encoder SelectionPrior to moving a fader, pressing a button above the faders, orturning an encoder knob, choose a Bank.Pres

29Fader OutputMoving a fader sends a range of MIDI commands. Typically,this will be a controller or a note, with the controller or notenumber specifie

3IntroductionThe MCS-3000 series of control stations are the most advancedcontrol products ever from JLCooper Electronics. This family ofproducts incl

30Touch SensorA single command is sent every time a fader is touched, andthe same command is sent when the fader is released.A user assigned value is

31Encoders, Select and PageThe top row of Channel buttons are the Select buttons 1 - 8.The Select buttons are user assignable, and pressing them canre

32Assigning Mixer ControlsAn OverviewThe general procedure to change (edit) what a control sends orchange its name, is to enter Assign Mode by pressin

33To Assign a Fader or a Touch SensorSince the faders and touch sensors are Bank-switchable, selectthe desired Bank before entering Assign mode.In oth

34Editable Parameters for the Faders and Touch SensorsNamePress the Cancel/Clear key in the Keypad to clear the name.Use the Cursor buttons to the lef

35GroupThe selected control that you are currently editing can be madea group member.By rotating the encoder under the word Group, the LCDprompts you

36To Assign the Rotary EncodersFirst switch to the desired Bank. Then, select a channel bypressing a Select button at the top of the fader channel.Fin

37Editable Parameters for the Rotary EncodersNameThe 40 encoders per channel and the switches share the samename as the fader.Press the Cancel/Clear k

38To Assign Mute, Solo, Aux and Select ButtonsSince the Mute, Solo, Aux, and Select buttons are Bank-switchable, select the desired Bank before enteri

39Editable Parameters for Mute, Solo, Aux, and SelectNameThe 40 encoders per channel and the switches share the samename as the fader.Press the Cancel

4Table of ContentsIntroduction... 3Getting Started ...

40Maximum (or Velocity)Maximum controller or note velocity value.If the switch is Latch Off (see below), this is the value sentwhen the switch is pres

41Mixer Operation NotesBanks Remember Last Fader PositionWhen a Bank switch is pressed, the faders snap to their lastposition in that bank.The fader p

42Touch May Interfere with Mapping Faders to HostSome software applications require that the user "map" theMCS faders to the host computer&a

43Fader Groups Traverse BanksA fader or channel switch may be made into a Group Master.Activating the control (moving a fader, pressing a button)resul

44Grand Masters Require Grand Master On SwitchThe Grand Master feature is designed in such a way to permityou to turn the grand master feature on and

45Moving Faders with MIDI Data Created Off LineTo produce smooth, continuous movement, the MCS mustreceive a series of controller commands with consec

46MCS-3000X Expanders and Bank Switching ScenariosThe maximum number of fader channels that can be controlledby a single MCS-3800 is 64, including the

47The Transport SectionThis chapter discusses how to assign and use the transportcontrols (that is, Play Stop etc.), the Jog Wheel and ShuttleRing, th

48M ButtonsThere are two completely different purposes for the M Buttons.(1) Like other buttons, they can be assigned to send acommand when pressed.(2

48M ButtonsThere are two completely different purposes for the M Buttons.(1) Like other buttons, they can be assigned to send acommand when pressed.(2

5The Mixer Section... 27This chapter discusses how to assign and use the motorized,touch sensitive fade

47The Transport SectionThis chapter discusses how to assign and use the transportcontrols (that is, Play Stop etc.), the Jog Wheel and ShuttleRing, th

46MCS-3000X Expanders and Bank Switching ScenariosThe maximum number of fader channels that can be controlledby a single MCS-3800 is 64, including the

45Moving Faders with MIDI Data Created Off LineTo produce smooth, continuous movement, the MCS mustreceive a series of controller commands with consec

44Grand Masters Require Grand Master On SwitchThe Grand Master feature is designed in such a way to permityou to turn the grand master feature on and

43Fader Groups Traverse BanksA fader or channel switch may be made into a Group Master.Activating the control (moving a fader, pressing a button)resul

42Touch May Interfere with Mapping Faders to HostSome software applications require that the user "map" theMCS faders to the host computer&a

41Mixer Operation NotesBanks Remember Last Fader PositionWhen a Bank switch is pressed, the faders snap to their lastposition in that bank.The fader p

40Maximum (or Velocity)Maximum controller or note velocity value.If the switch is Latch Off (see below), this is the value sentwhen the switch is pres

39Editable Parameters for Mute, Solo, Aux, and SelectNameThe 40 encoders per channel and the switches share the samename as the fader.Press the Cancel

38To Assign Mute, Solo, Aux and Select ButtonsSince the Mute, Solo, Aux, and Select buttons are Bank-switchable, select the desired Bank before enteri

6The Function Buttons Section ... 65This chapter discusses how to use the assignableF buttons, W Buttons, the Cursor Button

37Editable Parameters for the Rotary EncodersNameThe 40 encoders per channel and the switches share the samename as the fader.Press the Cancel/Clear k

36To Assign the Rotary EncodersFirst switch to the desired Bank. Then, select a channel bypressing a Select button at the top of the fader channel.Fin

35GroupThe selected control that you are currently editing can be madea group member.By rotating the encoder under the word Group, the LCDprompts you

34Editable Parameters for the Faders and Touch SensorsNamePress the Cancel/Clear key in the Keypad to clear the name.Use the Cursor buttons to the lef

33To Assign a Fader or a Touch SensorSince the faders and touch sensors are Bank-switchable, selectthe desired Bank before entering Assign mode.In oth

32Assigning Mixer ControlsAn OverviewThe general procedure to change (edit) what a control sends orchange its name, is to enter Assign Mode by pressin

31Encoders, Select and PageThe top row of Channel buttons are the Select buttons 1 - 8.The Select buttons are user assignable, and pressing them canre

30Touch SensorA single command is sent every time a fader is touched, andthe same command is sent when the fader is released.A user assigned value is

29Fader OutputMoving a fader sends a range of MIDI commands. Typically,this will be a controller or a note, with the controller or notenumber specifie

28Basic Bank Switching and Encoder SelectionPrior to moving a fader, pressing a button above the faders, orturning an encoder knob, choose a Bank.Pres

7Getting StartedThis chapter discusses the MCS-3000 Series hardware,describing the front and rear panel controls, viewing the frontpanel in "sect

27The Mixer SectionThis chapter discusses how to assign and use the motorized,touch sensitive faders, their associated channel switches abovethe fader

26Wave DemoFor the fader wave demo, hold the UP cursor button whilepowering up the unit. Continue to hold it for about 3 seconds,until the demo starts

25Manually Exiting Special ModeA host software system, engineered to support the MCSController using Special Mode, will send a command whichswitches t

24LED Behavior in Special ModeThe LED can appear to behave either momentary, or latched.Momentary means the LED is lit only while the button ispressed

23More About User Assignable ModeThe MCS Controller normally powers up in User Assignablemode. The expression, “local control on” simply means thatyou

22LCD and Page ButtonsIf the already selected Page button is pressed, its LED will turnoff and the LCD shows the Bank name. Press any Page buttonto re

21Basic OperationThis chapter discusses some fundamental characteristics of theMCS-3000 Series, what it does when powered up, operatingmodes, and the

20 77The System SectionThis chapter discusses the Utility Mode, theTime Code Display, and Program Change Mode.Utility Mode is used to control certain

19MIDI In and OutConnect the MIDI Out to the MIDI In of the System you arecontrolling.Connect the MIDI In to the MIDI Out of the System you arecontrol

18System ConnectionsPowerMake sure the power switch is off before connecting theexternal power supply.Power should be turned off of every MCS-3000X Ex

8The Mixer SectionThe Mixer Section is comprised of the motorized, touchsensitive faders, the buttons above the faders, the five rotaryencoders, and t

17(2) To Use 3000X “Stand Alone” without an MCS-3800Set the rear DIP switch position #4 down (= ON)When the rear dip switch number 4 is down, that is,

16Set the Expander ID#On the rear of the Expander is a small cluster of four switches,known as DIP switches.When the rear dip switch number 4 is up, t

153000X Expander Electrical HookupImportant: Make All Connections with the Power Off.Turn the power off of all MCS-3000 units before proceeding.The 30

14Mounting MCS-3000X Expander to ControllerImportant: Make All Connections with the Power Off.Turn the power off of all MCS-3000 units before proceedi

13Expander ConnectionThe MCS-3000X Expanders may be physically attached to theMCS-3400 or MCS-3800 Controller, forming a continuouscontrol surface.(MC

12 85Switch MIDI Chan Controller#up 16 30Shifted up 16 31down 16 32Shifted down 16 33left 16 34Shifted left 16 35right 16 36Shifted right 16 3

11Rear PanelMCS-3800 is shown, the MCS-3400 is similar.From left to right we have:• MIDI In, MIDI Out• LCD Contrast Control• MCS-3000X Expander Connec

10The System SectionThe System Section is comprised of the Cursor Buttons, theRotary Encoders, and the Assign Button.The Shift button is included, bec

9The Transport SectionThe Transport Section is comprised primarily of the TransportControls: Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop, Play and Record, andalso the

8The Mixer SectionThe Mixer Section is comprised of the motorized, touchsensitive faders, the buttons above the faders, the five rotaryencoders, and t

9The Transport SectionThe Transport Section is comprised primarily of the TransportControls: Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop, Play and Record, andalso the

7Getting StartedThis chapter discusses the MCS-3000 Series hardware,describing the front and rear panel controls, viewing the frontpanel in "sect

6The Function Buttons Section ... 65This chapter discusses how to use the assignableF buttons, W Buttons, the Cursor Button

5The Mixer Section... 27This chapter discusses how to assign and use the motorized,touch sensitive fade

4Table of ContentsIntroduction... 3Getting Started ...

3IntroductionThe MCS-3000 series of control stations are the most advancedcontrol products ever from JLCooper Electronics. This family ofproducts incl

2Important:Certain audio and video systems have been engineered tospecifically support the MCS-3000 series. The MCS-3000 serieswas selected by the man

96Quick Operation ReferenceEntering and Exiting Utility ModeEnter Utility Mode by pressing Shift and Assign.Utility has three pages, selected with the

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