Owner’s Manual

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 Contents Setup.............................................. 35
Specifying the brightness of the touch screen,
LEDs, channel name displays, and lamps...35
PRECAUTIONS................................... 5 Setting the date and time of the internal
clock .........................................................35
Word clock connections and settings ...............36
Introduction .................................... 7 Making HA (Head Amp) analog gain settings ...37
Welcome! ..........................................................7 Sending an input channel signal to the
Accessories.........................................................7 STEREO bus...............................................38
About utility software.........................................7
About firmware updates.....................................7 Quick Guide ................................... 40
About the Owner’s Manual ................................7
Connecting the devices....................................40
Conventions in this manual................................7
Setting the input channels ...............................41
Applying EQ/dynamics.....................................42
An overview of the CL series ........... 8 Setting the output channels .............................42
Features .............................................................8 Using GEQ .......................................................42
About the models ..............................................9 Applying effects ...............................................43
Changing the patch settings ............................45
Grouping and linking .......................................46
Controls and functions .................. 10 Setting a custom fader bank ............................47
Top panel ........................................................10 Using talkback..................................................47
Front Panel ......................................................16 Routing the oscillator to an output channel......48
Rear Panel........................................................16 Using scene memories .....................................48
Recording and playing audio using a USB
flash drive .................................................49
Touch screen .................................. 18
Saving and loading the unit settings ................50
Basic touch screen operations ..........................18
The on-screen user interface ............................18
Other functions ............................. 51
Viewing the touch screen.................................20
Entering names................................................21 Initializing the unit to factory default settings...51
Using the tool buttons .....................................22 Restoring the current scene to the default
Using libraries .................................................. 23 state..........................................................51
Initializing settings ...........................................26 Adjusting the faders (Calibration function) .......52
Copying/pasting settings .................................26 Troubleshooting ............................ 53
Comparing two settings...................................27
Installing the MBCL meter bridge
(option) ......................................... 55
Basic operation of the CL series .... 28
Controlling selected channels Specifications................................. 56
(SELECTED CHANNEL section) ..................28
General specifications ......................................56
Controlling eight channels as a group
(Centralogic section).................................28 Input/output characteristics .............................57
Using the top panel Pin Assignment ................................................58
(Channel Strip section)..............................29 Dimensions .................................... 59
Index .............................................. 60
Connections ................................... 31
Block Diagram ............ End of Manual
About network connections ............................. 31
Level Diagram ............. End of Manual
Connecting to I/O devices ...............................31
Audio input/output connections ......................33
Installing an option card ..................................34

2 Owner’s Manual
 The above warning is located on the rear of the unit.
L’avertissement ci-dessus est situé sur l’arrière de l’unité.

Explanation of Graphical Symbols

Explication des symboles
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “danger-
ous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
L’éclair avec une flèche à l’intérieur d’un triangle équilatéral est destiné à attirer l’attention de l’utilisateur sur la présence d’une « tension
dangereuse » non isolée à l’intérieur de l’appareil, pouvant être suffisamment élevée pour constituer un risque d’électrocution.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (ser-
vicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
Le point d’exclamation à l’intérieur d’un triangle équilatéral est destiné à attirer l’attention de l’utilisateur sur la présence d’instructions
importantes sur l’emploi ou la maintenance (réparation) de l’appareil dans la documentation fournie.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRÉCAUTIONS CONCER-

INSTRUCTIONS NANT LA SÉCURITÉ
1 Read these instructions. 1 Lire ces instructions.
2 Keep these instructions. 2 Conserver ces instructions.
3 Heed all warnings. 3 Tenir compte de tous les avertissements.
4 Follow all instructions. 4 Suivre toutes les instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 5 Ne pas utiliser ce produit à proximité d’eau.
6 Clean only with dry cloth. 6 Nettoyer uniquement avec un chiffon propre et sec.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the 7 Ne pas bloquer les orifices de ventilation. Installer l’appareil confor-
manufacturer’s instructions. mément aux instructions du fabricant.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, 8 Ne pas installer l’appareil à proximité d’une source de chaleur comme
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. un radiateur, une bouche de chaleur, un poêle ou tout autre appareil
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type (y compris un amplificateur) produisant de la chaleur.
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A 9 Ne pas modifier le système de sécurité de la fiche polarisée ou de la
grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The fiche de terre. Une fiche polarisée dispose de deux broches dont une
wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the pro- est plus large que l’autre. Une fiche de terre dispose de deux broches
vided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for et d’une troisième pour le raccordement à la terre. Cette broche plus
replacement of the obsolete outlet. large ou cette troisième broche est destinée à assurer la sécurité de
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly l’utilisateur. Si la fiche équipant l’appareil n’est pas compatible avec
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from les prises de courant disponibles, faire remplacer les prises par un
the apparatus. électricien.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 10 Acheminer les cordons d’alimentation de sorte qu’ils ne soient pas
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or piétinés ni coincés, en faisant tout spécialement attention aux fiches,
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with prises de courant et au point de sortie de l’appareil.
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution 11 Utiliser exclusivement les fixations et accessoires spécifiés par le
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to fabricant.
avoid injury from tip-over. 12 Utiliser exclusivement le chariot, le stand, le tré-
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms pied, le support ou la table recommandés par le
or when unused for long periods of time. fabricant ou vendus avec cet appareil. Si l’appa-
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is reil est posé sur un chariot, déplacer le chariot
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as avec précaution pour éviter tout risque de chute
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or et de blessure.
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been 13 Débrancher l’appareil en cas d’orage ou
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been lorsqu’il doit rester hors service pendant une période prolongée.
dropped. 14 Confier toute réparation à un personnel qualifié. Faire réparer l’appa-
reil s’il a subi tout dommage, par exemple si la fiche ou le cordon
WARNING d’alimentation est endommagé, si du liquide a coulé ou des objets
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT sont tombés à l’intérieur de l’appareil, si l’appareil a été exposé à la
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. pluie ou à de l’humidité, si l’appareil ne fonctionne pas normalement
ou est tombé.
(UL60065_03)

AVERTISSEMENT
POUR RÉDUIRE LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU DE DÉCHARGE
ÉLECTRIQUE, N’EXPOSEZ PAS CET APPAREIL À LA PLUIE OU À
L’HUMIDITÉ.
(UL60065_03)

Owner’s Manual 3
 FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions con- this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be
tained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to elimi-
expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by nate the problem by using one of the following measures:
the FCC, to use the product. Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by
2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/ the interference.
or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or
supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the
authorization to use this product in the USA. antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the
3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the lead-in to co-axial type cable.
requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results,
devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reason- please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of
able level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please con-
environment will not result in harmful interference with other elec- tact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division,
tronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620
and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in
The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by
the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation
Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.
of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B)

ADVARSEL! COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT

Lithiumbatteri—Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)
må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte
batteri tilbage til leverandoren. Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America
VARNING Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif.
Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller 90620
en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Telephone : 714-522-9011
Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion. Type of Equipment : Digital Mixing Console
Model Name : CL5/CL3/CL1
VAROITUS
Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.
1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(lithium caution)
2) this device must accept any interference received including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is sus-
NEDERLAND / THE NETHERLANDS pected.

• Dit apparaat bevat een lithium batterij voor geheugen back-up. * This applies only to products distributed by (FCC DoC)
• This apparatus contains a lithium battery for memory back-up. YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

• Raadpleeg uw leverancier over de verwijdering van de batterij op het

moment dat u het apparaat ann het einde van de levensduur of
gelieve dan contact op te nemen met de vertegenwoordiging van
Yamaha in uw land. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM
• For the removal of the battery at the moment of the disposal at the Connecting the Plug and Cord
end of life please consult your retailer or Yamaha representative
office in your country. WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance
• Gooi de batterij niet weg, maar lever hem in als KCA.
with the following code:
• Do not throw away the battery. Instead, hand it in as small chemical GREEN-AND-YELLOW : EARTH
waste. BLUE : NEUTRAL
BROWN : LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not
(lithium disposal)
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug proceed as follows:
This product contains a battery that contains perchlorate material. The wire which is coloured GREEN-and-YELLOW must be connected
to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the
Perchlorate Material—special handling may apply, safety earth symbol or colored GREEN or GREEN-and-YELLOW.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
* This applies only to products distributed by (Perchlorate) The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the termi-
YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.
nal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

This product contains a high intensity lamp that contains (3 wires)

a small amount of mercury. Disposal of this material
may be regulated due to environmental considerations.
For disposal information in the United States, refer to
the Electronic Industries Alliance web site:
www.eiae.org

* This applies only to products distributed by (mercury) (class b korea)

YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

4 Owner’s Manual
 PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

WARNING CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid
the possibility of serious injury or even death from the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or
electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other damage to the device or other property. These
hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
to, the following:
Power supply/Power cord
Power supply/Power cord • When removing the electric plug from the device or an outlet, always hold the
• Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.
do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on • Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the device is not to be used for
it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.
over it.
• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the device. The required voltage is Location
printed on the name plate of the device.
• Do not place the device in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall
• Use only the supplied power cord/plug.
over.
If you intend to use the device in an area other than in the one you purchased,
the included power cord may not be compatible. Please check with your Yamaha • Do not block the vents. This device has ventilation holes at the rear to prevent
dealer. the internal temperature from becoming too high. In particular, do not place the
device on its side or upside down. Inadequate ventilation can result in
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have
overheating, possibly causing damage to the device(s), or even fire.
accumulated on it.
• Do not place the device in a location where it may come into contact with
• Be sure to connect to an appropriate outlet with a protective grounding
corrosive gases or salt air. Doing so may result in malfunction.
connection. Improper grounding can result in electrical shock.
• Before moving the device, remove all connected cables.
• When setting up the device, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily
Do not open
accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the
• This device contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the device or power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet. Even when the power
attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way. If it should switch is turned off, electricity is still flowing to the product at the minimum
appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected level. When you are not using the product for a long time, make sure to unplug
by qualified Yamaha service personnel. the power cord from the wall AC outlet.
• When transporting or moving the device, always use two or more people.
Water warning Attempting to lift the device by yourself may damage your back, result in other
injury, or cause damage to the device itself.
• Do not expose the device to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions,
or place on it any containers (such as vases, bottles or glasses) containing
liquids which might spill into any openings. If any liquid such as water seeps Connections
into the device, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from • Before connecting the device to other devices, turn off the power for all devices.
the AC outlet. Then have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service Before turning the power on or off for all devices, set all volume levels to
personnel. minimum.
• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
Maintenance
Fire warning
• Remove the power plug from the AC outlet when cleaning the device.
• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit. A burning item may fall
over and cause a fire.
Handling caution
• Do not insert your fingers or hands in any gaps or openings on the device
If you notice any abnormality
(vents).
• When one of the following problems occur, immediately turn off the power • Avoid inserting or dropping foreign objects (paper, plastic, metal, etc.) into any
switch and disconnect the electric plug from the outlet. Then have the device gaps or openings on the device (vents). If this happens, turn off the power
inspected by Yamaha service personnel. immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the
- The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged. device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
- It emits unusual smells or smoke.
• Do not rest your weight on the device or place heavy objects on it, and avoid use
- Some object has been dropped into the instrument. excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.
- There is a sudden loss of sound during use of the device.
• Do not use headphones for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable
volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience
any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.

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Owner’s Manual 5
 Backup battery
• This device has a built-in backup battery that maintains internal clock data even
when the device’s power is switched off.
However, the backup battery will eventually become depleted, and when that
happens the internal clock data will be reset. Replace the backup battery before it
becomes fully depleted.
When the backup battery is running low, the LCD display indicates “Low
Battery” when you start up the system.
In this case, contact your Yamaha dealer and have qualified Yamaha service
personnel replace the backup battery.
The average life of the backup battery is approximately five years, depending on
operating conditions.

NOTICE About this manual

* The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this manual are for instructional
To avoid the possibility of malfunction/ damage to the purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those on your
product, damage to data, or damage to other property, instrument.
follow the notices below. * Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft(R) Corporation in the United
States and other countries.
* Apple, Mac, Macintosh and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
Handling and Maintenance
U.S. and other countries.
• Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile * The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or
phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may registered trademarks of their respective companies.
generate noise.
• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or
heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or
prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration, damage to the internal modifications to the device, or data that is lost or destroyed.
components or unstable operation.
(Verified operating temperature range: 5° – 40°C, or 41° – 104°F.)
Always turn the power off when the device is not in use.
• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might
discolor the panel or keyboard.
• Condensation may occur if the ambient temperature around the device fluctuates
drastically (for example, if the device is relocated or placed under a fast-acting Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old
air cooling or heating system, etc.). Equipment
Using the device while condensation is present may result in malfunction. Do
not turn on the power to the device for several hours until condensation This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or
disappears. Only then is it safe to start the device. accompanying documents means that used electrical
and electronic products should not be mixed with
general household waste.
Saving data
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old
• To protect against data loss through media damage, we recommend that you products, please take them to applicable collection
save your important data onto two USB storage devices/external media. points, in accordance with your national legislation and
the Directives 2002/96/EC.
Information
By disposing of these products correctly, you will help to save valuable
About copyrights
resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the
* Copying of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.
MIDI data and/or audio data is strictly prohibited except for your personal use.
For more information about collection and recycling of old products, please
About functions/data bundled with the instrument contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale
* MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer where you purchased the items.
IIS and Thomson. [For business users in the European Union]
* Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply any right If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your
to distribute content created with this product in revenue-generating broadcast dealer or supplier for further information.
systems (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or other distribution channels), [Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European
streaming applications (via Internet, intranets, and/or other networks), other Union]
content distribution systems(pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications and
This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these
the like) or on physical media (compact discs, digital versatile discs,
items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct
amiconductor chips, hard drives, memory cards and the like). An independent
method of disposal.
license for such use is required.
For ditails, please visit http://mp3licensing.com/ (weee_eu)

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6 Owner’s Manual
 Introduction

Introduction Details on updating the firmware are available on the

following website:
http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/
For information about updating and setting up the unit,
please refer to the firmware update guide available on the
Welcome! website.
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha CL series CL5/CL3/CL1
Digital Mixing Console. To take full advantage of the
superior features and performance offered by your
CL-series console, and to enjoy years of trouble-free use, About the Owner’s Manual
please read this owner’s manual carefully before operating
your console. After you have read the manual, keep it in a Owner’s Manual (this book)
safe place.
This book primarily explains panel controls and functions
and basic operation of the CL series.

Accessories Reference Manual (PDF format;

• AC power cord downloadable from the website)
• Owner’s Manual (this book) This book primarily explains details about functions,
• Dante Virtual Soundcard Token leaflet effects parameters, and MIDI.
Using the PDF manual
The Reference Manual is an electronic file in PDF format.
About utility software You can read this book on a computer. Use Adobe® Reader®
to read this book on screen, search for words very quickly,
CL-series products can be used with a variety of utility print specific pages, or click links to display sections of
software. special interest. The ability to search for words, or to follow
links directly to relevant sections in the document, are
• CL Editor helpful attributes of this electronic file format. We
This software application enables you to set up and operate encourage you to take advantage of these benefits.
the unit from a connected computer. You can also use the You can download the latest Adobe Reader application
application to back up console settings or set console from the website listed below.
parameters without connecting the unit.
http://www.adobe.com/
• Console File Converter
This software application enables you to convert Yamaha Help file (XML file; downloadable from
PM5D, M7CL, or LS9 settings files to or from CL-series the website)
setting files.
You can read this Help file on the unit’s screen. Install the
• CL StageMix file on the unit, then press the Help button on the display to
This software application enables you to control the unit view related sections.
remotely from an iPad on a WiFi network. You can download the Reference Manual and Help file
from the following website.
Information about these software applications is available
http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/
on the Yamaha pro audio website:
http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/
Information about downloading, installing and setting up
the software applications is available on the website listed Conventions in this manual
above. In addition, refer to the installation guide that In this manual, switch-type controls on the panel are called
comes with each downloaded application. “keys.” Control knobs on the panel are called “knobs.”
Some knobs rotate from a minimum value to a maximum
value, while others rotate endlessly.
About firmware updates Virtual buttons displayed on the screen are called “buttons,”
and virtual knobs are called “knobs.”
This product enables you to update the unit firmware to Controls located on the panel are enclosed in square
improve the operation, add functions, and correct possible brackets [ ] (e.g., [CUE] key) to distinguish them from
malfunctions. The following two types of firmware are virtual buttons and knobs displayed on screen. For certain
available for the unit. controls, the name of the section appears before the
• Console firmware brackets (e.g., SCENE MEMORY [STORE] key).
• Dante module firmware
You must update each type of firmware separately.

Owner’s Manual 7
An overview of the CL series

An overview of the share the same I/O device, the gain compensation function
will maintain network audio streams at a constant level to
help you enjoy the benefits of a large-scale sound system.
CL series The Dante Virtual Soundcard software driver enables you
to carry out multi-channel recording to DAW software
installed on a computer. Consequently, no other audio
Features interface is needed.
CL series digital mixing consoles create high-quality,
refined, live-sound environments. Ultra-realistic digital reproduction of
These consoles carry forward the digital evolution of a analog sound by PREMIUM RACK
broad array of advanced concepts, including Yamaha’s The CL series features PREMIUM RACK, which employs
exclusive “CentralogicTM” control interface, which helps to VCM technology. This technology models analog circuitry
make the consoles easy and intuitive to use.
on a component level to faithfully reproduce amazing
The built-in effect processor and an I/O device can
analog sounds. PREMIUM RACK creates stunning sounds
accommodate the most demanding situations at the
by modeling and faithfully capturing the sonic
highest level of quality, while retaining the flexibility
characteristics of analog circuitry fine-tuned to be faithful
necessary to configure a system that meets your needs.
to the original sound. The CL’s PREMIUM RACK includes
seven types, including a Portico 5033 EQ/Portico 5043
User interface friendly to newcomers but Compressor by Rupert Neve Designs, a U76 Compressor,
familiar to seasoned users an Opt-2A Leveling Amplifier, etc.
All channels routed to the top-panel faders are organized
into a “Fader Bank” that enables you to select and switch a Sonic flexibility from versatile effects and
group of channels easily. The Fader Bank holds input and GEQ rack
output channel banks, as well as custom fader banks. The
Independent of the PREMIUM RACK, high-quality
custom fader banks enable you to select various multi-effect processors are built into your CL series
combinations of channels, regardless of channel types. console, with up to eight available simultaneously. Effects
Each channel strip offers easy visual identification. The
such as reverb, delay, multiband compression, and various
channel name appears on a display, and an indicator shows modulation effects can be routed via internal buses or
the channel color. You can adjust the brightness of each inserted into the desired channel.
indicator across a broad range to accommodate dimly-lit
environments. In addition to the effects, the CL series features a GEQ rack.
A 31BandGEQ, a Flex15GEQ, an 8BandPEQ, an 8ch
The SELECTED CHANNEL section located to the left of Automixer and a 16ch Automixer are included and can be
the display lets you use the knobs to control the main inserted into any output bus. The Flex15GEQ allows you to
parameters (gain, EQ, dynamics threshold, bus send levels,
adjust the gain for any 15 of the 31 bands. Since two GEQ
etc.) for a particular channel. This section can be operated units can be mounted in one virtual rack, a total of up to 32
much like a module in an analog mixer. GEQ units can be used simultaneously. To use effects or the
In the center of the top panel is the Centralogic section, graphic EQ, you mount them in virtual racks displayed on
which enables you to control eight channels at once. You the touch screen. The currently-mounted modules can be
can control fader, cue, on/off and other settings for the seen at a glance, and you can switch modules and change
eight channels or for DCA groups recalled to this section input/output patching in an intuitive manner.
by pressing a single key.
The display is a touch screen. You can turn functions on or
off or select items simply by touching buttons or knobs on
Complete support tools
the screen. The CL-series can be used with a variety of utility software.
Mix parameter settings, including gain and phantom CL Editor, which can be installed on Windows or Mac
power for input channels, can be stored and recalled as computers, enables you to edit the unit’s parameter settings.
“scenes.” All faders on the panel are moving faders. When It can also operate as a stand-alone and lets you set
you recall a scene, the recorded fader locations will be parameters off-line without connecting to the console.
reproduced immediately. CL StageMix, an application for iPads, offers remote
control of a networked CL series console from anywhere
within wireless range via an intuitive graphical interface.
Flexible system configuration with Dante The software has been specifically designed to allow
The Ethernet-compatible Dante audio network protocol engineers to adjust EQ while monitoring mixes from the
facilitates connecting CL series consoles to external performers’ positions on stage, or to control mix
devices, such as the Rio3224-D I/O device. A connected parameters from various spots in the venue while listening
I/O device that has been assigned a unique unit ID will to the sound.
automatically be recognized and will facilitate patching Console File Converter is an application that converts
functions. PM5D/M7CL/LS9 settings files to or from the CL series
Using an I/O device, you can configure a redundant settings file format. You can use data from other models on
network to defend against unforeseen difficulties that can the CL series.
arise in large-scale Dante networks. If multiple CL units

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 About the models

I/O card and processing card expansion Monaural

Channel strips
Output
input channels meters
The rear panel provides three slots in which separately sold
mini-YGDAI cards can be installed. You can add inputs Block A: 16
Block B (Centralogic section): 8
and outputs by installing AD cards, DA cards, or digital I/O CL5 72
Block C: 8
Yes
cards in these slots. You can also expand processing or MASTER section: 2
effects by installing a DSP card. Block A: 16
Optional
CL3 64 Block B (Centralogic section): 8
MBCL
Cascade connections in the digital MASTER section: 2
Block A: 8
domain CL1 48 Block B (Centralogic section): 8
Optional
MBCL
You can cascade a second CL series unit or a digital mixer, MASTER section: 2
such as the Yamaha M7CL, PM5D or LS9, connected via a
NOTE
digital I/O card installed in a slot.
In this manual, most explanations refer to the CL5.
You can cascade any of the MIX, MATRIX, STEREO (L/R),
MONO, and CUE (L/R) buses. • CL5 Output meter

Recorder function useful for sound checks

and mix recording
The CL series features a USB memory recorder function
that enables you to record output from STEREO or MIX
buses onto a USB flash drive.
It also enables you to play audio files that reside on a USB
flash drive by assigning the files to input channels or
monitor outputs. The MP3 format (MPEG-1 Audio
Layer-3) is supported for recording. For playback, MP3,
WMA (Windows Media Audio), and MPEG-4 AAC
(Advanced Audio Coding) formats are supported. This
function can be useful if you want to record certain bus mix Block A Centralogic section Block C
(Block B)
outputs or play music for a sound check through speakers. MASTER section

Security functions at user or system level • CL3 Meter bridge

MBCL (optional)
Functionality can be restricted for users other than the
administrator at three levels of security: administrator,
guest, and user. Passwords can be specified for the
administrator and for users to help prevent important
settings from being changed accidentally
Information specific to each user (user level, system
settings, and user-defined key/knob settings) can be stored
in the console or on a USB flash drive as a “user
authentication key.” By loading your own user
authentication key, you can instantly set up the ideal
operating environment for yourself.

Help file downloadable to the unit Block A Centralogic section

(Block B)
MASTER section

You can download from the website a Help file that explains
the parameters and messages displayed on the screen. Once • CL1 Meter bridge
you download the Help file, it will be stored inside the unit MBCL (optional)
so that you can use the Help function at any time.

About the models

The CL series is available in three models: CL5, CL3, and
CL1. Each model features a different number of monaural
input channels and top-panel channel strips. In addition,
the CL5 features an Output Meter section. The CL3 and
CL1 allow you to install an optional MBCL meter bridge.
Other functions are common to all three models. Model
differences are shown in the table below. Block A Centralogic section MASTER section
(Block B)

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Controls and functions

Controls and functions

Top panel
The top panel of the CL series is divided into the following sections.

2 3 6 j

9
5

1 4 7 1 8

1 Channel Strip section ➔ page 11

2 SELECTED CHANNEL section ➔ page 12
3 Display section ➔ page 13
4 Centralogic section ➔ page 13
5 SCENE MEMORY/MONITOR section ➔ page 14
6 USER DEFINED KNOBS section ➔ page 14
7 USER DEFINED KEYS section ➔ page 14
8 Master section ➔ page 15
9 USB connector ➔ page 15
0 Meter section (for CL5 only) ➔ page 15

NOTE
This illustration shows the top panel of the CL5.
The CL3 and CL1 do not feature a Meter section, but enable you to install an optional MBCL meter bridge.

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 Top panel

Channel Strip section 2 [SEL] key

Selects a channel that will be controlled in the
Channel Strip section and on the touch screen. When
a channel is selected, the key LED will light.
1 If you control an ST IN channel in Block A of the
Channel Strip section, the L channel will be routed to
2 9 an odd-numbered channel, and the R channel will be
routed to the adjacent even-numbered channel.
3 If you control a channel in the CUSTOM bank or in
Block C of the Channel Strip section, and if you assign
4 L/R channels, the selected object of control will
alternate between the L and R channels each time you
press the [SEL] key.
5 NOTE
If you assign either the L or R channel, this key will simply
select the channel.
6 3 [CUE] key
7 Selects the channel to be cue-monitored. If the cue is
on, the key LED will light.
4 Meter LEDs
Indicate the channel level.
j
5 [ON] key
8 Switches the channel on or off. If a channel is on, the
key LED will light. In SENDS ON FADER mode, this
is an on/off switch for signals sent from each channel
to the currently-selected MIX/MATRIX bus.
6 Channel name display
Indicates the channel name, knob value, fader value,
etc. You can set the display so that it will indicate only
the channel name. Use the PREFERENCE tab in the
USER SETUP screen to select information to be
displayed.

1 GAIN/PAN/ASSIGN knob
Adjusts the gain or pan of the channel. You can also
assign a parameter to this knob.
7 Channel color indicator
You can switch the function of the knob by using the Lights in a color specified on the PATCH/NAME
9 [GAIN/PAN/ASSIGN] key. screen. You can select the channel color from eight
A gain parameter value indicated on the display or options.
channel name display indicates the amount of
amplification of a currently-input signal. Refer to the 8 Fader
Conversion Table for information on the relationship Adjusts the input/output level of the channel. In
to input sensitivity. SENDS ON FADER mode, this fader adjusts the send
level of the signal from each channel to the
currently-selected MIX/MATRIX bus.
Conversion Table for Input Sensitivity
9 [GAIN/PAN/ASSIGN] key
Gain Input Sensitivity Switches the knob function for each block on the
–6dB +10dBu
channel strip. The LED for the selected function will
light. Use the USER DEFINED KNOBS tab in the
: :
USER SETUP screen to select a parameter to control
0 +4dBu when the ASSIGN function is selected.
: :
0 Bank Select keys
+66dB –62dBu
These keys switch the channel faders controlled in the
Channel Strip section. The [CUSTOM] keys enable
you to select your own custom fader bank. For details
on the custom fader banks, refer to page 47.

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Controls and functions

SELECTED CHANNEL section 4 [PAN] knob

This section enables you to set the mix parameters for the When a monaural channel is selected, this knob
adjusts the panning of the signal sent to the STEREO
currently-selected channel.
bus.
When a stereo channel is selected, this knob adjusts
1 34 the PAN or left/right balance, whichever is selected.
5 [DYNAMICS 1] knob
6 [DYNAMICS 2] knob
5 Adjust the THRESHOLD parameter of the gate,
compressor, etc.
The [DYNAMICS 2] knob has no effect if the MIX,
6 MATRIX, STEREO, or MONO channel is selected.
7 [HPF] knob
7 Adjusts the HPF cutoff frequency for an input
channel. It has no effect on other types of channels.
8 EQ [Q], EQ [FREQUENCY], EQ [GAIN] knobs
2 For each band of the four-band EQ, these knobs adjust
the Q, center frequency (cutoff frequency), and gain.
Press the EQ [Q] and EQ [GAIN] knobs
8 simultaneously to reset the GAIN setting for each
band to the default value (0.0 dB).

1 [MIX1–16] key/[MIX17–24/MATRIX] key

Select a MIX or MATRIX bus that is controlled by the
knobs located below the keys.
2 [1]–[16] knobs
Adjust the send level from currently-selected channels
to the MIX or MATRIX bus.
In SENDS ON FADER mode, push in a knob to select
the corresponding destination bus. Push the knob
again to turn the cue monitor on for the
corresponding MIX/MATRIX channel.
NOTE
If the SIGNAL TYPE of the destination bus is set to
STEREO, use the left knobs (odd-numbered channels) to
adjust PAN and the right knobs (even-numbered channels)
to adjust the send level.
3 [GAIN] knob
Adjusts the head amp’s analog gain for an input
channel.
On the other hand, it adjusts the digital gain if GAIN
KNOB FUNCTION is set to DIGITAL GAIN in the
PREFERENCE tab of the USER SETUP screen.
This knob has no effect for other types of channels.
NOTE
• The PAD will be switched on or off internally when the HA
analog gain is adjusted between +17 dB and +18 dB.
Keep in mind that noise may be generated when using
phantom power if there is a difference between the Hot and
Cold output impedance of an external device connected to
the INPUT connector.
• The gain parameter value indicates the amount of
amplification of the currently-input signal. Refer to the
Conversion Table (page 11) for information on the
relationship to conventional input sensitivity values.

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 Top panel

Display section Centralogic section

This is a touch screen that you can operate by touching the This section enables you to control up to eight channel
surface of the screen. You can touch your finger to the modules that are selected from channel groups, DCA
screen to select menus or set parameters. Please note that groups, or custom groups selected by the Bank Select keys.
you cannot operate the unit by touching multiple points
simultaneously.
2

7
8

NOTE 1
If the touch screen becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft dry
cloth.
NOTICE
Never use a sharp or pointed object such as your fingernail 9
to operate the touch panel. Doing so may scratch the
screen and render the touch screen inoperable.

1 Bank Select keys

Select a bank to be controlled in the Centralogic
section. Press the [INPUT] key, then press one of the
Bank Select keys below to route the channel bank
(labeled to the left of the key) to the Centralogic
section. Press the [OUTPUT] key, then press one of
the Bank Select keys below to route the channel
(labeled to the right of the key) to the Centralogic
section.
2 Multifunction knob
Controls the knob currently selected on the touch
screen. The knob function can vary depending on the
screen currently displayed.
3 [SEL] key
4 [CUE] key
5 Meter LEDs
Same as those in the Channel Strip section.
6 [ON] key
Switches the channel on or off. If a channel is on, the
key LED will light. In SENDS ON FADER mode, this
is an on/off switch for signals sent from each channel

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Controls and functions

to the currently-selected MIX/MATRIX bus. If the USER DEFINED KNOBS

graphic EQ is used, this key resets the gain to 0 dB. section
7 Channel name display
USER DEFINED knobs [A]–[D]
8 Channel color indicator
Control the parameters that have been
Same as that in the Channel Strip section. If the
graphic EQ is used, this indicator displays the assigned by the user (input channel
frequency and gain parameter value. digital gain, high-pass filter frequency,
etc.).
9 Fader You can assign various parameters at will.
Adjusts the input/output level of the channel. You can Use the USER SETUP popup window in
also make internal settings so that the fader will be the SETUP screen to assign the
used as a controller to adjust the gain of each GEQ parameters.
band.

SCENE MEMORY/MONITOR section

In this section you can perform operations for scene
memory and monitoring.

3 4 5

USER DEFINED KEYS

section
USER DEFINED keys [1]–[16]
Execute functions as assigned by the user
(scene changes, switching the talkback or
internal oscillator on/off, etc.). Use the
USER SETUP popup window to assign
functions.

1 2 6

1 SCENE MEMORY [STORE] key

Stores the current mix parameter settings in a
dedicated scene memory.
2 SCENE MEMORY [RECALL] key
Recalls a scene (previously-saved settings) from scene
memory.
3 SCENE MEMORY [INC]/[DEC] keys
Select the scene number of a scene that you want to
store or recall. The number of the currently-selected
scene appears in the function access area on the right
of the touch screen.
Press the [INC]/[DEC] keys simultaneously to return
to the current scene number.
4 [UNDO] key
Cancels the scene recall and recovers the status
obtained prior to recall. The key LED lights if you can
still cancel the scene recall.
5 [PREVIEW] key
This key selects PREVIEW mode, which lets you view
the scene settings in the display and the panel without
affecting the signal processing of the current scene.
6 [MONITOR LEVEL] knob
Adjusts the signal level of the monitor output. If the
PHONES LEVEL LINK function is turned on in the
MONITOR screen, this knob will also adjust the
signal level at the PHONES Out jack located on the
front panel.

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 Top panel

Master section USB connector

This section is similar to the Channel Strip section, and You can connect a USB flash drive to
enables you to control the principal parameters of the the USB connector to record or play
assigned channels. When the unit is in the default state, audio files, and to save or load
STEREO/MONO channels are assigned. internal data. The Help file displayed
1 GAIN/PAN/ASSIGN knob on the unit screen is loaded from a
connected USB flash drive.
Adjusts the gain or pan of the 1
channel. You can also assign You can also save on a USB flash drive “User authentication
parameters to the knob. key” data that determines the user level and limit the
2 functionality to which the user has access.
On the CL5, switch the
function of the knob using the NOTE
[GAIN/PAN/ASSIGN] key 3 Operation is guaranteed only for a connection with a USB
flash drive.
located to the left of the Master
section. On the CL3 and CL1,
switch the function of the knob ■ USB flash drive capacities and formats
using the The operation of USB flash drives with capacities of up to
[GAIN/PAN/ASSIGN] key 4 32 GB has been verified. (However, this does not guarantee
located in the upper right operation of all USB flash drives.)
corner of the Block A in the The FAT16 and FAT32 formats are supported.
Channel Strip section. 5
2 [SEL] key 6 ■ Prevention of accidental erasure
Selects the channel you wish to Some USB flash drives have a write-protect setting that lets
control. Pressing this key will you prevent data from being erased accidentally. If your
cause the channel LED to light flash drive contains important data, it is a good idea to use
up, and you will be able to the write-protect setting to prevent accidental erasure.
control the channel in both the
On the other hand, you will need to make sure that your
SELECTED CHANNEL 7
USB flash drive’s write-protect setting is turned off before
section and on the touch
you save data onto it.
screen.
If the STEREO bus has been NOTICE
An ACCESS indicator appears in the Function Access
assigned, the selected object of Area while data is being accessed (saved, loaded, or
control will alternate between deleted). During this time, do not disconnect the USB flash
the L and R channels each time drive or power-off the CL unit. Doing so may damage your
you press the [SEL] key. flash drive, or may damage the data in the CL unit or on
your media device.
3 [CUE] key
Selects the channel to be
cue-monitored. If cue is on, the
LED will light. Meter section (for CL5 only)
4 [ON] key
Switches the channel on or off. If a channel is on, the
key LED will light.
If MONITOR has been assigned, this key switches the
monitor output on or off.
Indicates the level of MIX/MATRIX, STEREO/MONO and
5 Channel name display CUE channels. You can select the monitoring position from
6 Channel color indicator PRE EQ (immediately before EQ), PRE FADER
Same as that in the Channel Strip section. (immediately before the fader), or POST ON (immediately
after the [ON] key).
7 Fader
You can use this function on the CL3 or CL1 if you install
Adjusts the output level of the channel.
an optional MBCL meter bridge.
If MONITOR has been assigned, this fader adjusts the
monitor output level.

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Front Panel
3 TALKBACK jack
A balanced XLR-3-31 jack to which a talkback mic
can be connected. You can make settings in the screen
to supply +48V phantom power to this jack. This jack
1 2 3 4 sends instructions from the mixer operator to the
desired output channel.
1 PHONES LEVEL knob
Adjusts the level of the signal output from the 4 TALKBACK LEVEL knob
PHONES Out jack. Adjusts the input level of the mic connected to the
TALKBACK jack.
2 PHONES Out (headphone output) jack
Lets you monitor the MONITOR OUT or CUE signal.

Rear Panel
1 2 3 4 5

67 8 90 A B C DFE

1 LAMP connectors 5 DIGITAL OUT connector

Four-pin female XLR output jacks that supply power An AES/EBU (XLR-3-32 male) jack that outputs the
to separately-sold gooseneck lamps (such as the digital audio signal of a desired channel in AES/EBU
Yamaha LA1L). (The CL3 includes these connectors at format.
two locations. The CL1 includes one.) 6 OMNI IN jacks
2 MIDI IN/OUT connectors Balanced XLR-3-31 female input jacks that input
Used to transmit and receive MIDI messages to and analog audio signals from line level devices or
from external MIDI devices. The MIDI IN connector microphones. Nominal input level is −62 dBu to
receives messages from an external device, and the +10 dBu.
MIDI OUT connector transmits messages from the 1 (Ground)
CL unit. Male XLR plug 3 (Cold)

These are used mainly to record CL parameter

operations or scene/library selections on an external
device, or to control CL parameters from an external 2 (Hot)
device.
3 WORD CLOCK IN/OUT connectors 7 OMNI OUT jacks
BNC connectors used to transmit and receive word XLR-3-32 male output jacks that output analog audio
clock signals to and from an external device. The signals. These jacks are used mainly to output the
WORD CLOCK IN connector features internal signals of MIX channels or MATRIX channels.
75-ohm termination. Nominal output level is +4 dBu.
2 (Hot)
4 GPI connector Female XLR plug 3 (Cold)
D-sub 15-pin female connector that allows
communication (5-in/5-out) with a GPI-equipped
external device.
1 (Ground)

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NOTE D AC IN connector
Although OMNI OUT jacks feature a nominal input/output Connect the supplied AC power cable here. First
level of +4 dBu (maximum level +24 dBu), an internal
connect the AC power cable to the CL unit, then insert
switch allows this to be changed to –2 dBu (maximum level
+18 dBu) if necessary. (A fee will be charged for this the power cable plug into an AC power outlet.
procedure.) For details, contact your Yamaha dealer. The supplied AC power cable features a special
8 Dante PRIMARY/SECONDARY connectors latching mechanism (V-LOCK) to prevent the power
Used to connect to other Dante-compatible network cable from being disconnected accidentally.
devices, such as an Rio3224-D I/O device. Connect the power cable by inserting the cable plug
Use standard Ethernet cables with Neutrik etherCON fully until it is locked.
CAT5 compatible RJ-45 plugs. Caution
Be sure to turn the power off before connecting or
NOTE disconnecting the power cable.
Use STP (shielded twisted pair) cable to prevent
electromagnetic interference. Make sure that the metal
parts of the plugs are electrically connected to the STP
To disconnect the power
cable shield by conductive tape or comparable means. cable, press the latch button
on the plug.
9 LINK/ACT Indicators
These indicators show the communication status of
the PRIMARY and SECONDARY connectors.
They flash fast if the Ethernet cables are connected
properly. E (Power Switch)
0 1G Indicators This switch turns power on or off. When the power
These indicators light when the Dante network is switch is set to , the power to the unit is on. When
functioning as Giga-bit Ethernet. the power switch is set to , the power to the unit is
off.
A NETWORK connector Caution
Allows the CL unit to be connected to a computer via • Rapidly turning the unit on and off in succession can cause
an Ethernet cable (CAT5e or higher recommended). it to malfunction. After turning the unit off, wait for at least 6
seconds before turning it on again.
This connector is used mainly to control mix • Even when the power switch is turned off, a small amount
parameters or to edit scene memories and libraries of current is flowing through the unit. If you plan not to use
from the dedicated “CL Editor” application program the unit for a long period of time, remove the power cable
or “StageMix” iPad application. from the AC outlet.

NOTE F Grounding screw

Use STP (shielded twisted pair) cable to prevent The supplied AC power cable is a 3-wire type.
electromagnetic interference. Make sure that the metal Therefore, if the AC outlet used is properly grounded,
parts of the plugs are electrically connected to the STP the CL will be grounded as well. Also, grounding this
cable shield by conductive tape or comparable means.
screw may effectively eliminate noise such as hum and
B SLOT 1–3 interference.
Allow for the installation of separately-sold DSP
cards, or mini-YGDAI I/O cards to expand the
number of input/output ports.
C DC POWER INPUT connector
You can connect the separately-sold PW800W power
supply here as a backup external power supply. If the
PW800W is connected, the CL unit will continue
receiving power from the PW800W, even if its own
internal power supply shuts down due to a problem.
Caution
If you plan to connect the PW800W, be sure to first
power-off both the CL unit and the PW800W. Then, use the
power supply cable (PSL360) to make the connection.
Failure to observe this caution may cause malfunction or
electric shock.
NOTE
• If a PW800W is connected, the CL series will operate
correctly whether its own internal power supply and the
PW800W are both turned on, or just one of them is turned
on.
• If both power supplies are turned on, and an abnormality
is detected in one of the power supplies, the CL series will
automatically switch to the other power supply. If this
occurs, the touch screen will display a message to inform
you.

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Touch screen

Touch screen Multifunction knob operations

Multifunction knobs 1–8 are used to operate knobs
selected in the touch screen.
A thick line will be displayed around a selected knob if it
can be controlled by a multifunction knob. (Typically, a
Basic touch screen knob of this type corresponds to the multifunction knob
operations located immediately below it and allows you to control up
to eight parameters simultaneously.)
This section explains the basic procedures you can perform While a knob is selected, turning the multifunction knob
on the CL’s touch screen. In general, you will operate the CL located immediately below it will change the value of the
using an appropriate combination of the operations corresponding parameter.
explained here. In the SCENE LIST screen, you can select multiple items by
rotating a multifunction knob while pressing it.
Pressing the touch screen
You will mainly use this operation to switch screens and
pages, to select a parameter to operate, and to turn a button
on or off. Certain buttons let you specify a number based
The on-screen user interface
on the area of the button itself that you touch. The section below explains various user interface
components that appear in the touch screen, and how to
Multiple selection (specifying a range) use them.
While pressing your finger on the touch panel, move it in
the left or right direction to specify a range within a Tabs
character string. You will use this technique primarily Tabs enable you to switch between multiple pages. Each tab
when assigning a name to a scene or library. indicates its page name.

Buttons
Buttons are used to execute specific functions, to switch
parameters on or off, or to select one of the multiple
choices. Buttons that perform on/off operations appear in
solid colors while they are turned on, and dark while when
For the channel select buttons, you can select multiple
turned off.
buttons by moving your finger across the touch screen
while continuing to press down.
Buttons

Tabs

When you press a button labeled with two overlaid “■”

symbols or a “▼” mark, a separate window will open,
allowing you to make detailed settings.

NOTE
This makes it easy to select a range of buttons to be turned
on or off together.

Special key operations Faders / Knobs

Typically, you will press a top panel key once, but in certain Faders and knobs on screen move in tandem when you
cases you can access special functions by rapidly pressing a operate the top panel faders and knobs. The current value
key twice in succession. appears immediately below the fader or knob.
If you press once a knob that can be operated by a
Knob operations multifunction knob, a thick frame appears around the
Typically, knobs are rotated left or right to change the value knob. This frame indicates that the knob has been selected
of the corresponding parameter. By pressing a knob, you for operation.
can recall a specific screen. NOTE
For certain parameters, you can adjust the value in finer Pressing certain knobs a second time while a thick frame
is displayed around them will open a window in which you
steps (greater detail) by rotating the knob while pressing it. can make additional detailed settings.

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 The on-screen user interface

List windows Popup windows

Windows similar to the following enable you to select items When you press a button or field for a specific parameter in
from a list, such as a list of USER DEFINED keys. a screen, a window showing detailed parameters or lists
will appear. This type of window is called a “popup
window.”

The highlighted item in the middle indicates it has been

selected for operation. Press the arrow / below the list
to scroll the list up or down. You can switch between popup windows using tabs as
needed.
NOTE
• You can also scroll the list up or down by using the
Some popup windows show several buttons called “tool
multifunction knob. buttons” at the top of the window. You can use these tool
• If there is more than one list on the screen, your operations buttons to recall libraries or to perform copy and paste
will apply to the list surrounded by a pink frame. You can operations.
press the multifunction knob to move the focus of your
operations to the next column. Press the “X” symbol to close the popup window and
return to the previous screen.
Keyboard window
Dialog boxes
The keyboard window enables you to assign a name or
comment to a scene or library, or to assign a name to a Dialog boxes similar to the following enable you to confirm
channel. Press the keys in the window to enter the operations you just performed.
corresponding character.

Press the OK button to execute the operation. The

operation will be canceled if you press the CANCEL
button.

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Touch screen

Viewing the touch screen 4 HELP

Pressing this button will show on-line help in the
The touch screen of the CL series is broadly divided into main area. To view the on-line Help, first you must
two areas. load the Help file from a USB flash drive. Once the
Main area Function access area Help file has been loaded, it will be kept in internal
memory.
5 SENDS ON FADER
Press this button to switch to SENDS ON FADER mode,
where you can use the faders of the top panel to adjust
the MIX/MATRIX send level. During this time, the
function access area will switch to a screen that enables
you to select the send-destination MIX/MATRIX bus.
6 I/O DEVICE
When you press this button, the I/O DEVICE screen
will appear in the main area, allowing you to make
settings for I/O devices and external head amps.
7 CH JOB (Channel Job)
When you press this button, the CH JOB menu which
allows you to group and link channels will appear,
allowing you to select the function you want to operate.
Function access area 8 RACK
When you press this button, the VIRTUAL RACK
1 Selected channel 1 screen will appear in the main area, allowing you to
This field indicates the number, edit the GEQ and effect settings.
name, icon and channel color 2
4 9 MONITOR
of the channel that is currently 3
selected for operation. Press the When you press this button, the MONITOR screen
left half of the selected channel 5 will appear in the main area, allowing you to edit the
to switch to the preceding monitor or oscillator settings.
channel; press the right half to 6 7
switch to the next channel. 0 METER
8 9 These are level meters that show the level of the
2 Time STEREO bus (L/R), MONO bus (M), and cue signal
This area indicates the (CUE). When you press this field, the METER screen
current time. will appear in the main area. If you press part of the
3 Status Indicator j CUE meters when the cue monitor is on, the cue
This area indicates the monitor will be canceled.
current unit status. Normally A SETUP
it indicates the name of the When you press this button, the SETUP screen will
user who is currently logged appear in the main area, allowing you to make basic
in (i.e., is authenticated and
k l system settings and user-specific settings.
able to operate the system).
The following table shows the m B RECORDER
indications and their When you press this button, the recorder screen will
corresponding status. appear in the main area, allowing you to operate and
Indication Status
set up the recorder function (USB/Nuendo Live) for
OSC Oscillator enabled
audio recording and playback.
TALKBACK Talkback enabled C SCENE
CUE Cue monitor on*1 This area indicates the number and title of the scene
ACCESS Accessing internal memory or USB memory that was last stored or recalled. An “R” symbol is
PATCHING Now performing Dante patching displayed for read-only scenes, and a lock icon is
ALT ALTERNATE mode enabled displayed for write-protected scenes. If you edit the
PLAY Playing an audio file parameters from their last stored or recalled state, an
REC Recording an audio file “E” symbol will appear in the lower right. When you
SECONDARY Switching to the secondary network *2 press this field, the SCENE LIST screen will appear in
*1 The signal type (IN/OUT/DCA/KEYIN/EFFECT) is shown in the the main area, allowing you to store or recall scenes.
upper part of the CUE meter.
*2 This indicator appears when the operation switches from the primary In PREVIEW mode, this field is shown in red.
to the secondary Dante audio network in a redundant connection.
When you press a button (6, 8, 9, 0, A, B, C) to
NOTICE access the corresponding screen, the button will be
An ACCESS indicator appears in the Function Access
highlighted. In this state, pressing the button once again
Area while data is being accessed (saved, loaded, or
deleted). During this time, do not disconnect the USB flash will return either to the most recently recalled SELECTED
drive or power-off the CL unit. Doing so may damage your CHANNEL VIEW screen or the OVERVIEW screen.
flash drive, or may damage the data in the CL unit or on
your media device.

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 Entering names

Main area Entering names

The contents of the main area will change depending on
On the CL series, you can assign a name to each input
the function that is currently selected. Mixing operations
channel, output channel, and DCA group, and assign a title
will involve mainly the following two types of screens.
to scene and library data when saving it.
To assign a name, you will use the keyboard window shown
■ SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen in the main area.
This screen shows all the mix parameters for the
currently-selected channel. To access this screen, press one 1. Access the screen for assigning a name.
of the knobs of the SELECTED CHANNEL section. The screen shot below shows how to assign a name to
a channel.

The box shows the characters you have entered and a

cursor that indicates the current position.
■ OVERVIEW screen
This screen simultaneously shows the main parameters for 2. Use the keyboard window in the touch screen
the (up to) eight channels currently assigned to the to enter the desired characters.
Centralogic section. To access this screen, press one of the When you press a character key in the keyboard
BANK SELECT keys in the Centralogic section or one of window, the corresponding character will be entered
the multifunction knobs. in the box, and the cursor will move to the right.

3. Input the subsequent characters in the same

way.
When entering characters, you can also use the
following buttons in the keyboard window.
• COPY button
Copies the selected (highlighted) string of characters
in the text box.
• CUT button
Deletes and copies the selected (highlighted) string of
characters in the text box.
• PASTE button
Inserts the string of characters copied by COPY or
CUT at the cursor location (or overwrites the
currently-selected range of characters).
• CLEAR button
Deletes all characters that have been input in the text
NOTE entry box.
While the HELP, METER or SCENE screen is displayed in
the main area, the OVERVIEW screen will not open even if
• INS button
you press a BANK SELECT key in the Centralogic section. Inserts a space (blank) at the cursor position.
To return to the OVERVIEW screen, press a user-defined
key to which the OVERVIEW function is assigned.
• DEL button
Alternatively, press the highlighted HELP, METER or Deletes the character at the right of the cursor (or the
SCENE field once again. string of characters selected in the text entry box).

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Touch screen

• BS button Using the tool buttons

Deletes the character to the left of the cursor (or the
string of characters selected in the text box). In some popup windows, the title bar at the top of the
window contains tool buttons for additional functions. You
• TAB button
can use these buttons to access related libraries or to copy
Accesses the next selectable item. For example in the
parameters from one channel to another channel. This
SCENE STORE window you can use this button to
section explains how to use the tool buttons.
switch between two text entry boxes, and in the
PATCH/NAME window you can use this to switch
channels. About the tool buttons
• SHIFT LOCK button In the HPF/EQ, DYNAMICS 1/2, GEQ, EFFECT, and
Switches between uppercase and lowercase PREMIUM popup windows, the following tool buttons
alphabetical characters. You can enter uppercase appear.
characters and symbols while this button is on, and
lowercase characters and numerals while this button
is off.
• ENTER button 1 2 3 4 5
Finalizes the name you entered.
1 LIBRARY button
4. After you enter the name, press the STORE This button opens the library associated with the
button or the ENTER button. current popup window (EQ, dynamics, GEQ, effect,
or Premium Rack libraries).
The name you entered will be applied.
NOTE
2 DEFAULT button
• This basic procedure also applies to screens in which you This button returns the currently-selected channel
enter names for channels or other library items. When you (EQ/dynamics) or rack (effect/Premium Rack) to its
enter a name for a channel, your input will be reflected default state.
immediately without pressing the ENTER button.
• Press in the text entry box to move the input position. If you NOTE
select a region of characters entered in the box and then GEQ does not feature this button. To initialize GEQ, use
enter a new character, the newly-entered character will the FLAT button in the GEQ edit window.
overwrite the selected region.
3 COPY button
This button copies the settings of the
currently-selected channel (EQ/dynamics) or rack
(GEQ/effect/Premium Rack). The copied content is
held in a buffer memory (a temporary memory area).
4 PASTE button
This button pastes the settings from the buffer
memory to the currently-selected channel
(EQ/dynamics) or rack (GEQ/effect/Premium Rack).
5 COMPARE button
This button exchanges and compares the settings in
the buffer memory with the settings of the
currently-selected channel (EQ/dynamics) or rack
(GEQ/effect/Premium Rack).

For some windows, some of the various tool buttons also

appear.

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 Using libraries

Using libraries [HPF/EQ popup window]

[Dynamics 1/2 popup window]
This section explains basic operations for libraries. In the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen or the
Libraries allow you to store and recall settings for the OVERVIEW screen, press the appropriate field for EQ
currently-selected channel (EQ/dynamics) or rack or Dynamics 1/2.
(GEQ/effect/Premium Rack).
The following libraries are provided.
• Input channel library 2
• Output channel library
• Input EQ library 1
• Output EQ library
• Dynamics library
• GEQ library
• Effect library
• Dante input patch library
• Premium Rack library
The method of operation is essentially the same for each
library.
NOTE
Premium Rack library features a library for each Premium 1
Rack type. 2

■ Recalling settings from a library

1. Open a popup window that provides the tool

buttons.
To access each popup window, proceed as follows. To
recall settings from a channel library, first display the
SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen. Then, proceed
to Step 3.
[SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen] 1 EQ field
Press one of the knobs in the SELECTED CHANNEL 2 Dynamics 1/2 field
section to access the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW
screen.
[GEQ/EFFECT/PREMIUM RACK popup
window]
In the VIRTUAL RACK window that appears when
you press the RACK button in the function access
area, press a rack in which a GEQ/effect/Premium
Rack is already mounted.

1 RACK button
2 Racks

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Touch screen

2. Select the channel (EQ/dynamics) or rack [GEQ/EFFECT/PREMIUM RACK popup

(GEQ/effect/Premium Rack) for which you window]
want to recall settings. Use the rack select tabs at the bottom of the popup
The method of selecting a channel or rack depends on window to select a rack.
the type of popup window that is displayed.
[HPF/EQ popup window (1ch)]
[DYNAMICS 1/2 popup window (1ch)]
Use the panel [SEL] keys or the channel select button
in the function access area to select a channel.
Channel select button

NOTE
You cannot select a rack select tab of a rack in which no
GEQ, effect, or Premium Rack is mounted.

3. Press the LIBRARY tool button to open the

corresponding library window.
[HPF/EQ popup window (8ch)]
Library windows contain the following items.
[DYNAMICS 1/2 popup window (8ch)]
In addition to using the panel [SEL] keys or the
channel select button in the function access area, you
can also select a channel by pressing the channel 1
number / channel name buttons in the popup
window.
Channel number / Channel name buttons

3
1 CURRENT TYPE
(Only for output channel library)
If you use the channel number/channel name buttons This field displays the type of channel selected via the
in the 8ch popup window, you can select multiple [SEL] key.
channels by selecting a region. In this case, the same 2 List
library data will be recalled to all the selected This list shows the data saved in the library.
channels.
A highlighted line indicates that it is selected for
Selected region operations. Read-only data is indicated by an R
symbol.
NOTE
The right side of the list displays information regarding the
relevant setting data (such as the type of output channels,
dynamics type or effect type being used). The dynamics
library also displays symbols indicating whether the data
can be recalled into Dynamic 1 and/or Dynamics 2.

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 Using libraries

3 RECALL button ■ Storing settings in a library

This button recalls the data selected in the list into the
currently-selected channel (EQ/dynamics) or rack 1. Open a popup window that provides the tool
(GEQ/effect/Premium Rack). buttons.

4. Rotate any of the multifunction knobs to 2. Select the channel (EQ/dynamics) or rack
move the highlight line up or down to select (GEQ/effect/Premium Rack) for which you
a library item you want to recall. want to store settings.
Depending on the data you selected for recall, it may NOTE
not be possible to recall it into the currently-selected You can select only one channel or rack as the source for
channel or rack. Each library has the following storing. If multiple channels are selected in the dynamics
restrictions. or EQ popup window, you will not be able to perform the
Store operation.
• Channel library
If the type of channel selected via the [SEL] key is 3. At the top of the popup window, press the
different from the one selected in the list in the output LIBRARY button to access the library.
channel library, “CONFLICT” appears to the right of
CURRENT TYPE. You can recall the data even if
“CONFLICT” appears, although the data would
include different parameters. Parameters that do not
exist in the library will be set to the default value.
• Dynamics library
The dynamics library contains three types of data:
Dynamics 1 and Dynamics 2 for input channels, and
Dynamics 1 for output channels. You cannot recall the
data if an inappropriate type of dynamics data is
selected in the library.
• GEQ library
The GEQ library contains two types of data:
31BandGEQ or Flex15GEQ. You cannot recall the
1
31BandGEQ library data into the Flex15GEQ library
if the data contains the gain settings for 16 or more
bands.
1 STORE button
• Effect library
The settings of the currently-selected channel
Effect library items that use effect types “HQ.Pitch” or
(EQ/dynamics) or rack (GEQ/effect/Premium Rack)
“Freeze” can be recalled only to effect racks 1, 3, 5 or
will be stored to the position selected in the list.
7. These cannot be recalled if any other rack is
selected. 4. Turn one of the multifunction knobs to select
If you select a library number that cannot be recalled, the store-destination library number.
it will not be possible to press the RECALL button. NOTE
You cannot store information to a library number that
5. Press the RECALL button. contains read-only data (indicated by an R symbol).

6. The selected data will immediately be loaded 5. Press the STORE button.
into the channel (EQ/dynamics) or rack The LIBRARY STORE popup window will appear,
(GEQ/effect/Premium Rack) you selected in allowing you to assign a title to the settings. For details
step 2. on entering text, refer to “Entering names” (see
NOTE page 21).
If you recall channel library data to a channel that is linked
to another channel, the link setting of the channel to which 6. After you assign a title to the settings, press
data was recalled will be canceled. the STORE button in the LIBRARY STORE
popup window.
A dialog box will ask you to confirm the Store
operation.

7. To execute the Store operation, press the OK

button.
The current settings will be stored to the library
number you selected in step 4. If you decide to cancel
the Store operation, press the CANCEL button instead
of the OK button.

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Touch screen

NOTE
• Even after you have stored the settings, you can edit the
Initializing settings
title of the settings by pressing the data title in the list to This section explains how to return the EQ/dynamics
access the LIBRARY TITLE EDIT popup window.
However, you cannot edit the title of a read-only library item settings of the currently-selected channel or the effect
(indicated by an R symbol). settings of a rack to their default state. A GEQ can be
• Be aware that if you store settings to a location that already initialized by using the FLAT button on the screen.
contains data, the existing data will be overwritten.
(Read-only data cannot be overwritten.) 1. Open a popup window that provides the tool
buttons.
■ Erasing settings from a library
2. Select the channel (EQ/dynamics) or rack
1. Open a popup window that provides the tool (effect/Premium Rack) for which you want to
buttons. initialize the settings.

2. At the top of the popup window, press the 3. Press the DEFAULT button.
LIBRARY button to access the library. A dialog box will ask you to confirm the initialization
operation.

4. To execute the initialization, press the OK

button.
The EQ/dynamics of the channel or the
effect/processor settings of the rack you selected in
step 2 will be initialized. If you decide to cancel the
initialization, press the CANCEL button instead of the
OK button.
NOTE
In the case of EQ/dynamics, you can use the channel
number / channel name buttons in the 8ch or ALL popup
window to select a range of channels and initialize them in
a single operation.

1
Copying/pasting settings
1 CLEAR button
This button erases the settings that are selected in the This section explains how to copy the EQ/dynamics
list. settings of the currently-selected channel or the
GEQ/effect/Premium Rack settings of a rack to a buffer
3. Turn one of the multifunction knobs to select memory, and then paste them into another channel or rack.
the library item that you want to clear. Copy/paste operations are restricted to the following
combinations:
NOTE
You cannot clear read-only data (indicated by an R • Between input channel EQ settings
symbol). • Between output channel EQ settings
• Between dynamics processors for which the
4. Press the CLEAR button.
paste-destination has the same type (GATE, DUCKING,
A dialog box will ask you to confirm the Clear COMPRESSOR, EXPANDER, COMPANDER-H,
operation. COMPANDER-S, or DE-ESSER) as the copy-source
5. To execute the Clear operation, press the OK • Between effects/GEQ mounted in a rack
button. • Between same processors mounted in a Premium Rack
The data you selected in step 3 will be cleared. If you NOTE
decide to cancel the Clear operation, press the Only 31BandGEQ settings that use less than fifteen bands
can be copied to a Flex15GEQ.
CANCEL button instead of the OK button.
1. Open a popup window that provides the tool
buttons.

2. Select the channel (EQ/dynamics) or rack

(GEQ/effect/Premium Rack) from which you
want to copy the settings.

3. Press the COPY button.

The current settings will be saved in the buffer
memory.

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 Comparing two settings

NOTE 5. To compare the first set of settings with the

• Be aware that if you copy other settings before you paste, current settings (the second set), press the
the buffer memory will be overwritten.
• You can select only one channel or rack as the
COMPARE button.
copy-source. If multiple channels are selected in the 8 You will return to the first set of settings. At this time,
ch/ALL popup window, the COPY button will be the second set of settings will be held in the buffer
unavailable. memory.
4. Select the paste-destination channel or rack.
NOTE COPY
If you are pasting EQ/dynamics settings, you can use the
8ch or ALL popup window to select multiple channels as
the paste-destination. In this case, the same content will be
pasted to all selected channels.
The first set The first set

5. Press the PASTE button. Buffer memory

The settings of the channel (EQ/dynamics) or the rack
(GEQ/effect/Premium Rack) you selected in step 2
will be pasted.
NOTE
• Be aware that when you paste, the settings will overwrite
the paste-destination.
• If nothing has been stored in the buffer memory, the PASTE
button cannot be pressed. Edit the settings The first set
• Of the two types of GEQ, using the tool buttons in a rack in (The second set)
which a Flex15GEQ is selected will cause the settings to Buffer memory
be copied/pasted for rack A and B individually.
• You cannot paste effect settings that use effect types
“HQ.Pitch” or “Freeze” to racks 2, 4, 6 or 8.

COMPARE
Comparing two settings
You can use the COMPARE button to exchange the settings
held in the buffer memory with the settings of the The first set The second set
currently-selected channel (EQ/dynamics) or rack
(GEQ/effect/Premium Rack). This is convenient if you Buffer memory
want to temporarily keep the settings at a certain point, and
compare them later with subsequently edited settings.
6. You can press the COMPARE button
1. Open a popup window that provides the tool repeatedly to compare the first and second
buttons. sets of settings.
Each time you press the COMPARE button, the
2. Select a channel (EQ/dynamics) or rack current settings will be exchanged with the settings
(GEQ/effect/Premium Rack). held in the buffer memory. Unlike the Paste operation,
the Compare operation always lets you return to the
3. Press the COPY button to place the current previous settings as long as the buffer memory has not
settings in the buffer memory. been overwritten.
This will be the first set of settings. NOTE
NOTE • The settings in the buffer memory can also be used for the
Be aware that if you copy other settings before you Paste operation.
compare, the buffer memory will be overwritten. • Of the two types of GEQ, using the tool buttons in a rack in
which a Flex15GEQ is selected will cause the settings to
be replaced with the buffer memory data for rack A and B
4. Edit the settings of the currently-selected individually.
channel (EQ/dynamics) or rack
(GEQ/effect/Premium Rack).
This will be the second set of settings.
NOTE
After you store the first set of settings in the buffer memory,
you can initialize the channel or rack and edit the second
set of settings from an initialized state if desired.

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Basic operation of the CL series

Basic operation of Controlling eight channels as

a group (Centralogic section)
the CL series The Centralogic section located below the touch screen lets
you recall and simultaneously control a set of up to eight
This section explains the basic operations of the CL series. input channels, output channels, or DCA groups. Use the
CL series operations are divided into three main categories: Bank Select keys on the right side of the Centralogic
section to select the channels that you want to control.
• Controlling selected channels
When you press the keys, the corresponding channels or
(SELECTED CHANNEL section)
DCA groups will be assigned to the Centralogic section,
• Controlling eight channels as a group and the touch screen will display the OVERVIEW screen
(Centralogic section) for those channels. The OVERVIEW screen displays the
• Using the faders on the top panel main parameters, which you can control using the
(Channel Strip section) Centralogic section’s faders and keys. The basic procedure
is as follows:
In general, you will operate the CL series for mixing using
a combination of these operations. 1. Use a Bank Select key to select the channel or
DCA group that you want to control.
Press the [INPUT] key to select from channel groups
Controlling selected labeled at the left of the Bank Select keys, and press the
[OUTPUT] key to select from channel groups labeled
channels (SELECTED at the right of the Bank Select keys.
CHANNEL section) When you press the Bank Select key, the touch screen
will display the OVERVIEW screen, and the
The SELECTED CHANNEL section located to the left of parameters of the eight channels you selected will
the display corresponds to the mixer module on a appear.
conventional analog mixer, and allows you to manually
NOTE
adjust all the major parameters of the currently-selected When the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen is
channel. Operations in this section will affect the channel displayed, you can switch to the OVERVIEW screen by
that was most recently selected by its [SEL] key. The basic pressing any of the multifunction knobs 1–8. This is
procedure is as follows: convenient when you want to quickly switch to the
OVERVIEW screen while leaving the same channels or
1. Press the Bank Select key of a bank that DCA groups selected for control.

includes the channel that you want to control. 2. Use the controls of the Centralogic section
Select one of the preset or custom fader banks in the and the fields in the OVERVIEW screen to
Channel Strip section or Centralogic section. control the channels.
2. Use a [SEL] key to select the channel that you NOTE
want to control. • The bottom line of the OVERVIEW screen shows the
channels or DCA groups that can be controlled by the
To select a MIX or MATRIX channel, use the Bank faders, [ON] keys and [CUE] keys of the Centralogic
Select keys to recall the desired channel to the section.
Centralogic section, and then press the [SEL] key for • The top line of the OVERVIEW screen shows the channels
that can be controlled by the multifunction knobs 1–8.
the desired channel.

3. Press any one of the knobs in the SELECTED Controlling another set of eight channels
CHANNEL section. in the OVERVIEW screen
The SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen for the You can retain channels or DCA groups controlled by the
selected channel will appear. You can view the actual faders, [ON] keys, meters, [CUE] keys and [SEL] keys of
setting values on screen. the Centralogic section, and switch to another group of
Even if a different screen is selected, the knobs of the eight channels for control in the OVERVIEW screen. In
SELECTED CHANNEL section always affect the this case, the multifunction knobs will control a different
currently-selected channel. In this case, a mini popup set of eight channels than the Centralogic section’s
window indicating the value of that parameter will controls.
appear on screen when you operate a knob.
1. Press the Bank Select key for the channels or
4. Use the knobs of the SELECTED CHANNEL DCA group that you want to retain for the
section and the buttons in the SELECTED Centralogic section, and hold it down for two
CHANNEL VIEW screen to edit the parameters seconds or longer.
of the selected channel.
The LED of the Bank Select key will start blinking.
The blinking indicates that the corresponding
channels or DCA groups are now retained for the
Centralogic section.

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 Using the top panel (Channel Strip section)

2. Press a Bank Select key to select the eight Using the top panel
channels (other than the DCA groups) that
you want to control in the OVERVIEW screen. (Channel Strip section)
The Bank Select key will light. The lit status indicates The Channel Strip section of the top panel enables you to
that the corresponding channels can be controlled in control the level, gain, pan, CUE, and other parameters for
the OVERVIEW screen and by the multifunction the selected channels. The basic procedure is as follows:
knobs.
1. Use the Bank Select keys located on the right
of the Channel Strip section to select the
channels or DCA groups that you want to
These controls affect
control.
INPUT channels 1–8
in the OVERVIEW Each Bank Select key holds a “Bank,” which bundles a
screen. group of multiple channels.
“CUSTOM” Bank Select keys enable you to assign and
recall a bank with your own assortment of the
channels or DCA groups. These banks are called
“custom fader banks.” Since the custom fader banks
enable you to assign a combination of different types
of channels, you can control different types of
channels as a group.
These controls affect
DCA groups 1–8. 2. Use the controls of the Channel Strip section.
Use the channel knob to adjust a parameter selected
by the [GAIN/PAN/ASSIGN] key.
Each channel’s display indicates the
currently-assigned channel information. For the
channel display information, access SETUP→USER
SETUP→PREFERENCE, then set NAME DISPLAY to
NAME ONLY or FULL FUNCTION.

3. To release the channels or DCA groups that

were retained for the Centralogic section, Custom fader bank settings
press the Bank Select key you operated in step Follow the procedure below to set up a custom fader bank for
1 once again, and hold it down until the Bank control on the Channel Strip section.
Select key LED changes from blinking to lit.
When the Bank Select key LED changes to being lit, its
1. Press the SETUP button located in the
function access area in the display.
channels or DCA groups will be assigned to both the
Centralogic section and the OVERVIEW screen.
2. Press the USER SETUP button in the upper left
of the SETUP screen.

3. Press the CUSTOM FADER tab near the

bottom of the USER SETUP screen.
The CUSTOM FADER BANK / MASTER FADER
screen will appear.

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Basic operation of the CL series

4. Select a target custom fader bank. enables you to switch between MIX1–16 and
Channel strips are categorized into four blocks; from MIX17–24/MATRIX, and the buttons that enable you
your left, block A, block B (Centralogic section), block to select the destination MIX/MATRIX buses.
C (only for CL5), and Master. 1 ON FADER switch button
Pressing this button repeatedly will switch between
MIX1–16 and MIX17–24/MATRIX.
2 MIX/MATRIX bus select buttons
These buttons enable you to select the destination
MIX/MATRIX buses. Two buses that are paired in
stereo are represented by one button.
5. Press the number in the FADER area, then 2. Press the ON FADER switch button repeatedly
press the [SEL] key for the channel that you to select MIX1–16 or MIX17–24/MATRIX.
want to assign to that fader. In this way, you can use the MIX/MATRIX bus select
buttons to specify the destination MIX/MATRIX
buses.

3. Use the MIX or MATRIX bus select buttons in

the function access area to select the
send-destination MIX/MATRIX bus.
NOTE
You can also select a channel in the display. Press the • Alternatively, press a SEND LEVEL knob in the
button below the desired number to display the CH SELECTED CHANNEL section to display a popup window,
SELECT screen. First select the tab for a channel from which you can select a MIX/MATRIX bus.
group, then select individual channels. To return to • You can also select a MIX/MATRIX bus by using the Bank
the previous screen, press the CLOSE button. Select keys and the [SEL] keys in the Centralogic section.
If you select the MIX buses or MATRIX buses by pressing
the [SEL] keys, the setting of the MIX/MTRX ON FADER
6. Repeat step 5 to select all channels that you switch button will be changed automatically.
want to assign to the custom fader bank. • If you press the currently-selected MIX/MATRIX bus select
button again, cue monitoring will be turned on for the
7. When you have finished, press the X symbol related MIX/MATRIX channel. This method is convenient if
you want to monitor the signal that is being sent to the
in the upper right corner of the screen.
selected MIX/MATRIX bus.

Adjusting the send level to a MIX bus or 4. Use the faders in the INPUT section to adjust
MATRIX bus (SENDS ON FADER mode) the send level from the input channels to the
selected MIX/MATRIX bus.
Each fader on the top panel enables you to adjust the level
of the corresponding channel, as well as the send level of NOTE
You can assign the SENDS ON FADER function to a USER
the signal routed from each channel to the
DEFINED key. This lets you quickly switch to SENDS ON
currently-selected MIX/MATRIX bus (SENDS ON FADER mode for a specific MIX/MATRIX bus, and quickly
FADER mode). switch back again.
Follow the procedure below to use the faders on the top
panel to adjust a signal that is sent from all input channels 5. Repeat steps 3–4 to adjust the send level for
to a specific MIX bus. other MIX/MATRIX buses in the same way.

1. In the function access area 6. When you have finished adjusting the
in the display, press the MIX/MATRIX send levels, press the X symbol
SENDS ON FADER button. 1 in the function access area.
The CL will switch to SENDS The function access area display will return to its prior
ON FADER mode. The most state, and the unit will return to normal mode.
recently selected group of
MIX/MATRIX buses will be
assigned to the Centralogic
section. The faders in the
Channel Strip section will move
to indicate the send level of the
2
signals that are routed from each
channel to the currently-selected
MIX/MATRIX bus.
In SENDS ON FADER mode,
the function access area in the
display will show the button that

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 Connections

Connections NOTE
Please do not use the EEE function (*) of network switches
in a Dante network.
Although power management should be negotiated
automatically in switches that support EEE, some switches
About network connections do not perform the negotiation properly. This may cause
EEE to be enabled in Dante networks when it is not
appropriate, resulting in poor synchronization performance
About Dante and occasional dropouts.
Therefore we strongly recommend that:
This product features Dante technology as a protocol to
• If you use managed switches, ensure that they allow EEE
transmit audio signals. Dante is a network protocol to be disabled. Make sure that EEE is disabled on all ports
developed by Audinate. It is designed to deliver used for real-time Dante traffic.
multi-channel audio signals at various sampling and bit • If you use unmanaged switches, make sure to not use
rates, as well as device control signals over a Giga-bit network switches that support the EEE function, since
EEE operation cannot be disabled in these switches.
Ethernet (GbE) network. Dante also offers the following * EEE (Energy Efficient Ethernet) is a technology that
benefits: reduces switch power consumption during periods of
• It transmits up to 512 in/512 out, for a total 1024 low network traffic. It is also known as Green Ethernet
channels (in theory) of audio over a GbE network. (The and IEEE802.3az.
CL series features 64 in/64 out with a 24/32-bit
resolution.) About Dante Controller
• Dante-enabled devices will automatically configure their Dante Controller is a software application that allows
network interfaces and find each other on the network.
configuration and audio routing of Dante networks. Use
You can label Dante devices and their audio channels this application if you plan to connect or set up
with names that make sense to you. Dante-enabled devices (such as Dante-MY16-AUD) that
• Dante uses high accuracy network synchronization do not feature CL native support, or if you wish to set up
standards to achieve sample-accurate playback with complicated signal routings on a Dante network. More
extremely low latency and jitter. Four types of latency are information is posted on the following website.
offered by the CL series: 0.25 msec, 0.5 msec, 1.0 msec,
http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/
and 5.0 msec.
• Dante supports resilient redundant connections against To run Dante Controller, a computer must feature a
unexpected network problems via primary and GbE-compatible Ethernet connector.
secondary networks. Refer to the Dante Controller owner’s manual for details on
• Connecting a computer to Dante network using an Dante Controller.
Ethernet connection enables you to directly input or
output audio signals without using any audio interface
devices.
• Audio can be transferred over distances up to 100 Connecting to I/O devices
meters* between devices using CAT5e network cables. This section explains how to connect the CL series to I/O
* Maximum practical distance may vary devices (such as RIO3224-D) in a daisy chain network and
according to the cable used. in a star network (redundant network). Before you make
By taking advantage of these benefits, you can: skip any connections with I/O devices, perform the steps described
complicated procedures to automate connections and in “Setting up the Dante network” (see page 40), and then
setups of Dante-enabled devices; remotely control I/O turn off the power of the CL series unit.
devices from a mixing console; or make multi-track
recordings to a DAW, such as Nuendo, installed on a Daisy chain network
computer in the network. A daisy chain is a wiring scheme in which multiple devices
Visit the Audinate website for more details on Dante. are connected together in sequence. In this way,
http://www.audinate.com/ networking is simple and requires no network switches.
This connection method is suitable for a simple system
Additional information on Dante is also posted on the with a small number of devices.
Yamaha Pro Audio website:
However, if a large number of devices are connected, the
http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/
latency value must be increased. Also, if a connection is
broken in a daisy chain network, the signal flow is
interrupted at that point and no signal will be transferred
beyond that point.

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Connections

■ Connecting I/O devices to the CL series About redundant networks

Make connections as shown below using the Dante A redundant network consists of two circuits, a primary
connectors of the CL series and the I/O devices, and set the circuit and a secondary circuit. Normally, the network
rotary switches and DIP switches of the I/O devices. operates on the primary circuit. However, if the primary
connection is broken, the secondary circuit will
automatically take over communications. Therefore, using
a redundant network with a star topology would increase
communication stability relative to a daisy chain network.

■ Connecting I/O devices to the CL series

Make connections as shown below using the Dante
connectors of the CL series and the I/O devices, and set the
rotary switches and DIP switches of the I/O devices.

Network switch
CL5
789A

PRIMARY
45 6

BC D
23

EF
01

PRIMARY

SECONDARY
Rio3224-D (ID#1)

789A
45 6

BC D
23

EF
01

PRIMARY
CL5 SECONDARY

PRIMARY
Rio3224-D (ID#2) 789A

45 6

BC D
23
EF
01

■ Rotary switch and DIP switch settings of the I/O

devices Rio3224-D SECONDARY
(ID#1)
(ID#1) PRIMARY
789A
3456

BCD

789A

45 6

BC D
23
EF
01
ON

EF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
012

Rio3224-D SECONDARY
(ID#2)
(ID#2) 789A
3456

BCD

ON

EF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Network switch
012

Star network (redundant network)

In a star network, each device is connected to a central hub.
Using a GbE-compatible network switch enables you to
configure a wide-band, large-scale network. We
recommend a network switch that gives you the ability to
control and monitor the network (such as QoS, the ability
to assign priority to data flows - e.g., clock synchronization
or audio transmission on certain data circuits).
With this topology, it is usual to configure a redundant
network so that even if an unexpected network problem
occurs, communication can occur without affecting the
audio.

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 Audio input/output connections

■ Rotary switch and DIP switch settings of the I/O Analog output connections
devices
CL series Rio3224-D
(ID#1) 789A 789A

45 6

BC D
23
EF
01
3456

BCD

ON
EF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
012

(ID#2) 789A
3456

BCD

ON

EF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
012

Audio input/output
connections
Analog input connections
CL series

Monitor speakers
Main speakers

To the OMNI OUT jacks on the CL series and the

OUTPUT jacks on the Rio3224-D units, you can patch the
output signals from output channels (MIX, MATRIX,
STEREO (L/R), MONO (C)), monitor signals (MONITOR
OUT L/R/C channels), and the direct out signals of the
input channels. For information about patches, refer to
“Patching the mixer output to the I/O device” (see page 41)
in the Quick Guide section.
The PHONES Out jack located on the front panel is for
monitoring, which always enables you to monitor the
monitoring source signal. By assigning the MONITOR
OUT L/R/C channels to the desired output jacks, you can
also monitor the same signal through external speakers.

Digital input/output connections

789A
45 6

BC D
23

EF
01

Use the DIGITAL OUT jack to send the CL’s internal

signals to an external digital audio device. When the CL is
Rio3224-D
in the default state, the output signal of the STEREO
The INPUT jacks on the I/O devices and the OMNI IN channel is patched to the DIGITAL OUT jack, which
jacks are used mainly to connect microphones or monaural enables you to record the main mix onto a CD recorder or
line-level devices. other device.
NOTE You can connect this jack to the AES/EBU jack on an I/O
In the default state, the OMNI IN jacks are not patched. To device, such as Rio3224-D. Also, by installing separately
use the signals connected here as inputs, you will need to sold mini-YGDAI I/O cards in slots 1–3, you can add
make patch settings. input/output jacks to the CL or connect speaker processor
units.
Refer to the Yamaha professional audio website for the
most recent information on available I/O cards.
http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/

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Connections

Installing an option card 4. Use the screws included with the card to
fasten the card in place.
Before you install I/O cards in slots 1–3, you must check the Malfunctions or incorrect operation may occur if the
Yamaha website to determine whether the card is card is not fastened.
compatible with the CL series, and to verify the total
number of Yamaha or third-party cards that can be Caution
Before connecting a separately sold mini-YGDAI I/O card
installed in combination with that card. to the CL unit, you must turn off the power switches for the
Yamaha website: CL and the PW800W power supply. Failure to observe this
http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/global/en/ will cause malfunction or electric shock.

To install an optional mini-YGDAI card, proceed as

follows.

1. Make sure that the power is turned off.

2. Loosen the screws that hold the slot cover in
place, and remove the slot cover.
Keep the removed slot cover and screws in a safe
place.

Slot cover

3. Align the edges of the card with the guide

rails inside the slot, and insert the card into
the slot.
Push the card all the way into the slot so that the
connector at the end of the card is correctly inserted
into the connector inside the slot.

Card

34 Owner’s Manual
 Setup

Setup • LAMP
Adjusts the brightness of the lamps connected to the
rear panel LAMP jacks.
This section explains the setup required when starting up
the CL series for the first time. This section will also discuss 4. If desired, switch between banks A and B and
basic operations for sending an input channel signal out make settings for the other bank in the same
from the STEREO bus so that you can check the way.
connections. Now you can switch between the BANK A and BANK
B buttons to change the brightness of the touch
screen, LCD, channel name displays, and lamps in a
single operation. You can also assign this parameter to
Specifying the brightness of a USER DEFINED key, and press that key to switch
between banks A and B.
the touch screen, LEDs,
channel name displays, and
lamps Setting the date and time of
Here is how to specify the brightness of the touch screen, the internal clock
top panel LEDs, channel name displays, and lamps
connected to the rear panel LAMP connectors. This section explains how to set the date and time of the
clock built into the CL unit, and how to select a date and
1. In the function access area, press the SETUP time display format.
button to access the SETUP screen. The date and time you specify here will affect the time
stamp used when saving a scene.
2. In the field located in the right of the bottom
row of the SETUP screen, press the BANK A or 1. In the function access area, press the SETUP
BANK B button. button to access the SETUP screen.
You can save two different brightness settings in bank
A and B, and switch between them rapidly if desired. 2. Press the DATE/TIME button located in the
bottom row of the SETUP screen, to open the
DATE / TIME popup window.

3. Use the multifunction knobs to set the

following parameters.

CONTRAST field The popup window includes the following items.

• NAME 1) DATE
Adjusts the contrast of the characters of the channel This field specifies the date of the internal clock.
name displays on the top panel.
2) TIME
BRIGHTNESS field This field specifies the time of the internal clock.
• NAME 3) DISPLAY FORMAT
Adjusts the brightness of the channel name displays This field specifies the format in which the time of the
on the top panel. internal clock is displayed.
• CH COLOR 3. In the DISPLAY FORMAT field, press the
Specifies the balance of brightness between the top MODE buttons several times to select the
panel channel color indicator and channel name desired format for date and time display.
display.
You can select from the following display formats.
• SCREEN
• Date
Adjusts the brightness of the touch screen.
MM/DD/YYYY (Month/Day/Year)
If you have set the brightness to lower than level 2, the
DD/MM/YYYY (Day/Month/Year)
CL will start up next time with a brightness setting of
2 so that you will be able to see the screen. YYYY/MM/DD (Year/Month/Day)

• PANEL • Time
Adjusts the brightness of the top panel LEDs. If the 24Hours (hours shown in a range of 0–23)
optional MBCL meter bridge is installed on the 12Hours (hours shown from 0am–11am, and 0pm–
CL3/CL1, this knob setting will also affect the LEDs 11pm)
on the meter bridge.

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Setup

4. Use multifunction knobs 1–6 on the top panel 3. In the WORD CLOCK SELECT field, select the
to specify the current date and time. desired clock source.

5. When you have finished making settings, • When using the internal word clock
press the OK button. Press the INT 48k or INT 44.1k button.
The date, time, and display format you specified will • When a device on the Dante network serves
be finalized, and the popup window will close. If you as the clock master
press the CANCEL button or the X symbol instead of Press the DANTE 48k or DANTE 44.1k button.
the OK button, your changes will be discarded and the • When using clock data from a digital audio
popup window will close. signal as the clock source
Press a valid two-channel button for the
corresponding slot.
Word clock connections and • When using word clock data from the WORD
CLOCK IN jack as the clock source
settings Press the WORD CLOCK IN button.
To send and receive digital audio signals between the CL If the CL unit is operating correctly with the selected
and a connected external device, the word clock of both clock, the symbol immediately above the
devices must be synchronized. corresponding button will turn light blue.
NOTE
1. In the function access area, press the SETUP The clock data of the digital audio signal supplied via a
button. digital I/O card in one of the slots 1–3 can be selected in
two-channel units.

4. To close the WORD CLOCK/SLOT popup

window, press the X symbol located in the
upper right.
You will return to the SETUP screen.

5. To close the SETUP screen, press the SETUP

button in the function access area.

2. Press the WORD CLOCK/SLOT button in the

SYSTEM SETUP field in the middle of the
window.

36 Owner’s Manual
 Making HA (Head Amp) analog gain settings

Making HA (Head Amp) Using the Centralogic section

(settings for eight channels)
analog gain settings
Use the Centralogic section and the OVERVIEW screen to
This section explains how to adjust the analog gain of the make head amp settings for up to eight channels. This
HA (Head Amp) for each input channel to which a mic or method is convenient when you want to adjust the same
instrument is connected. parameter for multiple channels simultaneously.
There are two ways to control channel parameters on the
CL unit: using the SELECTED CHANNEL section to make 1. Connect a mic or instrument to an INPUT jack.
settings for a single channel; and using the Centralogic
section to make settings for up to eight channels all 2. Press a Bank Select key in the
together. Centralogic section so that the
input channels you want to
control are assigned to the
Using the SELECTED CHANNEL section Centralogic section.
(settings for one channel) Press the [INPUT] key, then press
the key of the channels you want to
1. Connect a mic or instrument to an INPUT jack.
control.
2. In the top panel Channel Strip section, press If you want to control the STEREO
the [SEL] key for the channel corresponding IN channels, press the [OUTPUT]
to the INPUT jack that you want to control. key, then press the [ST IN] key.
When you press a Bank Select key,
3. While playing a musical instrument or the OVERVIEW screen will appear
speaking or singing into a microphone, rotate in the display, and the principal
the [GAIN] knob in the SELECTED CHANNEL parameters of the up to eight
section to adjust the gain of the selected channels will be shown
currently-selected channel. simultaneously.
Adjust the gain level as high as possible without
allowing the OVER segment of the channel strip level
meter to light at the highest audio input level.
When you press one of the knobs in the SELECTED
CHANNEL section located to the left of the touch 3. Press a knob in the HA/PHASE field of the
screen, the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen will screen to select it.
appear in the touch screen. When you rotate the
[GAIN] knob in the SELECTED CHANNEL section,
the knob in the HA field of the SELECTED
CHANNEL VIEW screen will move in tandem with
the knob.

When you press a knob shown in the OVERVIEW

screen, a bold frame is displayed around the
horizontal row of knobs of the same type. This frame
indicates that you can use the multifunction knobs of
the Centralogic section to operate the corresponding
knobs.

4. While playing a musical instrument or

speaking or singing into a microphone, use
the Centralogic section’s multifunction knobs
1–8 to adjust the HA gain of each channel.
Adjust the level as high as possible without allowing
the OVER segment of the channel strip level meter in
the Centralogic section to light at the highest audio
4. Press the [SEL] key of another input channel, input level.
and adjust the head amp gain in the same
The input level is also shown by the level meter of the
way.
corresponding INPUT section or ST IN section.
When you press a [SEL] key to select another channel,
the channel shown in the SELECTED CHANNEL 5. Use the Bank Select keys to switch the eight
VIEW screen will change accordingly. channels controlled by the Centralogic
section, and adjust the gain for the other
input channels in the same way.

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Setup

Sending an input channel 6. Raise the fader of the currently-selected input

channel to an appropriate volume.
signal to the STEREO bus In this state, you should now hear sound from the
This section explains how to adjust the level of a speaker system that is patched to the STEREO
gain-adjusted signal sent from an input channel to the channel.
STEREO bus; adjust the pan/balance; and monitor signals If you do not hear sound, check whether the LR
from external speakers connected to the STEREO channel. meters are moving in the METER field of the function
The following procedure enables you to check whether the access area.
connections with the mic, instrument, and main speakers If the LR meters are moving:
are appropriate. It may be that the STEREO channel is
In this case as well, you can either use the SELECTED not correctly patched to the output
CHANNEL section to make settings for one channel at a jacks that are connected to your
time, or use the Centralogic section to make settings for up speaker system. Check the output
to eight channels collectively. port patching.
If the LR meters are not
Using the SELECTED CHANNEL section moving:
(settings for one channel) Make sure that signals are being
routed correctly to the patched input
1. Press the [SEL] key of the input channel that channels.
you want to control.

2. Press one of the knobs in the SELECTED 7. To adjust the pan/balance of the signal sent
CHANNEL section. from the input channel to the STEREO bus,
The SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen for the rotate the [PAN] knob of the SELECTED
selected channel will appear. CHANNEL section.
When you rotate the [PAN] knob, the knob in the TO
ST PAN/BALANCE field of the SELECTED
CHANNEL VIEW screen will move in tandem with
the [PAN] knob.

8. Press the [SEL] key of another input channel,

then repeat this procedure from step 2.
When you press a [SEL] key to select another channel,
the channel shown in the SELECTED CHANNEL
VIEW screen will change accordingly.

3. In the To ST PAN/BALANCE field of the

SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen, make sure
that the ST button is on (white characters on
a pink background).
In the TO ST PAN/BALANCE field you can switch
the signal sent from the input channel to the
STEREO/MONO buses on or off by using the
ST/MONO button. The knob in this field indicates the
pan/balance of the signal sent to the STEREO bus.
If the ST button is off (black characters on gray
background), press the button to switch it on.

4. Verify that in the top panel, the [ON] key of

the corresponding input channel is turned on.
If the [ON] key is off (the LED is dark), press the key
to turn it on (the LED will light).

5. In the STEREO/MONO MASTER section, make

sure that the [ON] key of the STEREO channel
is turned on, and raise the STEREO channel
fader to 0 dB.

38 Owner’s Manual
 Sending an input channel signal to the STEREO bus

Using the Centralogic section (settings 6. To adjust the pan/balance of the signal sent
for eight channels) from each input channel to the STEREO bus,
press a knob in the TO STEREO/MONO field
Here is how to use the Centralogic section and
of the screen to select it, and rotate the
OVERVIEW screen to adjust the level and pan/balance of
multifunction knobs of the Centralogic
the signals sent to the STEREO bus for up to eight channels
section.
at a time.
When you rotate a multifunction knob, the knob in
1. Press a Bank Select key so that the input the TO STEREO/MONO field of the OVERVIEW
channels you want to control are assigned to screen will also rotate.
the Centralogic section.
7. Use the Bank Select keys to switch the eight
The selected eight channels are shown in the
channels controlled by the Centralogic
OVERVIEW screen.
section, and control other input channels in
the same way.

TO STEREO/MONO field

2. Make sure that in the TO STEREO/MONO field

of the screen, the ST symbol of each channel
is on (white characters on pink background).
The ST/MONO symbol in the OVERVIEW screen
indicates the on/off status of the signal sent from that
input channel to the STEREO/MONO buses. If the ST
symbol is off (gray characters on a black background),
press the TO ST PAN/BALANCE field of the
SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW page to display a
popup window, then switch the status on.

3. In the Centralogic section, verify that the

[ON] key of the corresponding input channel
is turned on.

4. In the STEREO/MONO MASTER section, make

sure that the [ON] key of the STEREO channel
is turned on, and raise the STEREO channel
fader to 0 dB.

5. In the Centralogic section, raise the fader of

the corresponding input channel to an
appropriate volume.
In this state, you should now hear sound from the
speaker system that is patched to the STEREO
channel.

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Quick Guide

Quick Guide 5. Set BIT to 24, and LATENCY to 0.25.

This section explains the general procedures in a mixing

workflow. The example below is based on a system in
which one CL5, one I/O device, an amplifier and speakers
are connected. If there are multiple methods to achieve the
same result, this section introduces the simplest method. Connecting I/O devices
For details on the functions and their parameters, refer to
the Reference Manual.
1. Make sure that power to all devices to be
connected is turned off. Then, use an
Ethernet cable to connect the Dante
PRIMARY connector on the CL to the Dante
Connecting the devices PRIMARY connector on the I/O device.

2. Specify the ID of the I/O device.

Setting up the Dante network NOTE
If you plan to use one I/O device, set its ID number to “1.”
1. Press the SETUP button in the touchscreen. If you plan to use multiple devices, you must assign a
unique ID number to each device.

3. Turn on the power to the I/O device, the CL

series, and then the amplifier, in that order.

4. In the touchscreen, press the SETUP button,

2. Press the DANTE SETUP button in the SETUP then the DANTE SETUP button, and finally the
screen. DEVICE MOUNT tab.

5. Check the I/O devices.

3. In the lower part of the DANTE SETUP screen,

press the SETUP tab.

4. Set CONSOLE ID to #1, and SECONDARY

PORT to DAISY CHAIN. NOTE
If you’re connecting an I/O device other than the
Rio3224-D, you’ll need to mount it.
See the reference manual for details.

NOTE
6. Connect mics or instruments to the I/O
If you want to change the settings, you must first device.
disconnect all I/O devices before doing so. If you fail to do
so, communication with the I/O devices will become
impossible.
Setting the word clock
If you changed the settings, press the APPLY button;
when the confirmation screen appears, click the OK 1. Press the SETUP button in
button. the display screen, then
press the WORD
CLOCK/SLOT button.

The button you changed will change from red back to 2. Select INT 48k or INT
white; please wait approximately 30 seconds for the 44.1k.
settings to be applied.

➩ 3. Press the X symbol to close the screen.

40 Owner’s Manual
 Setting the input channels

Patching the input port Setting the input channels

1. Press the I/O DEVICE button in the touchscreen. Switching phantom power on or off
2. In the upper part of the I/O 1. Press the [SEL] key for the channel that you
DEVICE screen, press the want to control in the Channel Strip section
DANTE PATCH tab. or Centralogic section.
3. In the I/O DEVICE screen, 2. Press the GAIN knob in the SELECTED
press the DANTE INPUT CHANNEL section.
PATCH button.

4. Press the AUTO SETUP button.

GAIN knob

5. When a confirmation dialog appears, press

the OK button. 3. Press the +48V button in the GAIN/PATCH
popup window as necessary, depending on
6. Press the X symbol to close the screen. the microphone you use.

Patching the mixer output to the I/O device ➩

1. Press the I/O DEVICE button
in the display screen, then NOTE
press the Rio tab. • The phantom power master switch on the I/O device must
be turned on first.
2. Press the OUTPUT display area of the I/O • Make sure that phantom power is turned OFF unless it is
needed.
device that will be the output destination. • When turning phantom power on, pay careful attention to
the following to prevent damage or noise in the mixing
console or connected equipment.
- Turn the +48 button off if equipment that does not use
phantom power is connected to the OMNI IN jacks.
- Do not connect or disconnect a cable to or from the
OMNI IN jacks while the +48 button is on.
- Set all digital mixing console output controls to minimum
3. Press the OUTPUT 1 button. when turning phantom power ON or OFF.

Adjusting the analog gain

4. In the PORT SELECT screen, select the output 1. Press the [SEL] key for the channel that you
channels you want to output to the rack.
want to control in the Channel Strip section
or Centralogic section.

2. Press the [CUE] key of the same channel.

3. While checking the sound level through the
headphones and meters, adjust the channel
[GAIN] knob of the Channel Strip section.

4. Adjust the gain level for other channels in the

same way, by pressing their [SEL] and [CUE]
keys, and then rotating the [GAIN] knobs.

5. After adjustment is complete, switch the

[CUE] key off (the key LED turns off).

5. Press the CLOSE button.

6. In the same way, set OUTPUT 2 and
subsequent outputs, if necessary.

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Quick Guide

Applying EQ/dynamics 4. Edit the dynamics type and parameters in the

DYNAMICS popup window.
Use the knobs in the Centralogic section to edit the
Applying EQ parameters.
1. Press the [SEL] key of the channel that you
want to control.

2. Adjust EQ in the SELECTED CHANNEL section.

3. Press the EQ area in the display screen.

5. Edit the DYNAMICS 2 parameters in the same

way.

Setting the output channels

4. Edit the EQ type and filter type in the HPF / 1. Use the [OUTPUT] key of the Centralogic
EQ popup window. section, then Bank Select keys to select the
desired output channel bank.

2. Press the [SEL] key of the output channel that

you want to control.

3. Press any one of the knobs in the SELECTED

CHANNEL section.

4. Edit the EQ and dynamics parameters in the

same way as for the input channels.

Using GEQ
1. Press the RACK button in the display screen.
Applying dynamics
1. Press the [SEL] key of the channel that you
want to control.

2. Press the ON button of the DYNAMICS 1 field 2. Press the GEQ 1–8 tab.
in the display screen.

3. Press the INPUT PATCH button for GEQ1.

3. Press the DYNAMICS 1 area.

42 Owner’s Manual
 Applying effects

4. Select an input source in the left column of Applying effects

the CH SELECT popup window, then select a
channel in the right column.
Using EFFECT RACK with send/return
1. Press the RACK button in the display screen.

2. Press the EFFECT tab.

3. Modify the INPUT CH/OUTPUT CH patch

5. Press the CLOSE button. settings, if necessary.

6. Press the GEQ icon to open the GEQ popup

window.

4. Press the rack icon in the middle to open the

EFFECT popup window.

7. Press FADER ASSIGN to select the GEQ you

will control using the Centralogic section’s
faders.

5. Press the effect icon.

6. Select an effect you want to use from the

EFFECT TYPE popup window.

8. Perform the same operations for other GEQs

as desired.

7. In the Channel Strip section, select the bank

that includes the channel to which you want
to apply the effect.

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Quick Guide

8. Press the SENDS ON FADER button in the Inserting PREMIUM RACK processor
display screen.
1. Press the RACK button in the display screen.

9. In the Centralogic section, press the

[OUTPUT] key, then [MIX17–24/MATRIX] key.
2. Press the PREMIUM tab.
10. From Fx1–Fx8 routed to the Centralogic
section, select and press the [SEL] key for the
effect channel that you want to use.

11. Use the faders of the Channel Strip section to

control effect sends. 3. Press the rack icon in the middle to open the
PREMIUM RACK popup window.
12. Press the X symbol for the MIX1–16,
MIX17–24/MATRIX button to exit SENDS ON
FADER mode.

4. Select a processor you want to use from the

MODULE SELECT field, then press the OK
button.
13. In the Centralogic section, press the
[OUTPUT] key, then [ST IN] key.

14. Adjust the effect return level using the fader

in the Centralogic section.

15. If necessary, press the RACK button, then the

effect track icon of the EFFECT tab, and then
set the effect parameters.

5. Press the INPUT PATCH button.

6. Select an input source in the left column of

the CH SELECT popup window, and then
select a channel in the right column.

7. Press the CLOSE button.

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 Changing the patch settings

8. In the Centralogic or Channel Strip section, Changing the patch settings

select the bank that includes the channel to
which you want to apply the processor.
Setting up INSERT or DIRECT OUT
9. Press the [SEL] key of the channel to which
you want to apply the processor. 1. Select the bank that contains the channel for
which you want to set up INSERT or DIRECT
10. In the INSERT field of the SELECTED OUT in the Channel Strip section or
CHANNEL VIEW screen, press the button that Centralogic section.
indicates the name of the inserted PREMIUM
RACK. 2. Press the [SEL] key of the channel for which
you want to change the patching.

3. Press the setting button in the DIRECT OUT

area of the SELECTED CHANNEL screen.

11. Adjust the parameters in the PREMIUM RACK

popup window.

4. Assign OUT and IN for INSERT or DIRECT OUT.

5. Press the ON button to enable it.

6. Modify the INSERT or DIRECT OUT point by

pressing it, if necessary.

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Quick Guide

Changing the signal output to each Grouping and linking

output port
1. Press the SETUP button in the display screen. Creating a channel link
1. Press the CH JOB button in
the display screen.

2. Press the OUTPUT PORT button in the

SYSTEM SETUP screen.
2. Press the CH LINK button.

3. Select the bank that contains the channels

3. Select the OUTPUT PORT tab you want to you want to link in the Channel Strip section
change. or Centralogic section.

4. While pressing and holding down the [SEL]

key of one channel, press the [SEL] key of the
4. Press the output channel select button to other channel that you want to link.
select the output channel for which you want
to change the port. 5. To release the link, press and hold down the
[SEL] key for one of the linked channels, and
press the [SEL] key for the other channel.
NOTE
You can also set or release a channel link in the display.

Setting a DCA or MUTE group

1. Press the [SEL] key of the channel that you
want to control.

2. Press the DCA tab or

MUTE tab in the
SELECTED CHANNEL
screen.

3. Press the desired

group number
button.

4. To assign other channels to a group, press

DCA or MUTE group numbers in the same
way.

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 Setting a custom fader bank

Setting a custom fader bank Using talkback

1. Press the SETUP button in the display screen. 1. Connect a mic to the front panel TALKBACK
jack.

2. Press the MONITOR button in the display

screen.

2. Press the USER SETUP button in the CURRENT

USER area.

3. Press the ASSIGN button in the TALKBACK

area.

3. Press the CUSTOM FADER tab near the

bottom of the screen.

4. In the CUSTOM FADER BANK / MASTER 4. In the ASSIGN area, select a bus to which you
FADER screen, press the button for the want to send the talkback signal.
custom fader bank you want to set up.

5. In the FADER field, press the channel strip

number button. 5. Press the TALKBACK ON button.

6. Press the [SEL] key for the channel that you 6. While observing the TALKBACK IN meter, use
the front panel VOLUME knob to adjust the
want to assign in the Channel Strip section.
level.
7. In the same way, select other channels that
you want to assign.

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Quick Guide

Routing the oscillator to an Using scene memories

output channel
Storing a scene
1. Press the MONITOR button in the display
screen. 1. Use the [INC]/[DEC] keys in the SCENE
MEMORY section to select the
store-destination scene number.

2. Press the [STORE] key.

3. Enter the scene name and comments in the
SCENE STORE screen.

2. Press the setting button in the OSCILLATOR 4. Press the [STORE] key.
field.
5. When a confirmation dialog appears, press
the [STORE] key again.

Recalling a scene
1. Use the [INC]/[DEC] keys in the SCENE
MEMORY field to select the scene number
3. Set the MODE, LEVEL, and FREQ parameters. that you want to recall.

2. Press the [RECALL] key on the unit.

4. In the ASSIGN area, press the desired

OUTPUT tab to select the output destination.

5. Return to the previous screen, then press the

OUTPUT button in the OSCILLATOR area.

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 Recording and playing audio using a USB flash drive

Recording and playing audio Playing audio files from a USB flash drive
using a USB flash drive 1. Connect a USB flash drive that contains audio
files to the CL unit.
Recording audio to a USB flash drive 2. Press the RECORDER button in the display
screen.
1. Connect a USB flash drive to the USB
connector of the CL unit.

2. Press the RECORDER button in the display

screen.

3. In the PLAYBACK OUT field, select a channel

from which you want to play audio files.

3. Press the USB tab.

4. Select an audio file to play from the list.

4. Press the REC RATE button to switch the
recording bit rate for an MP3 file.

5. In the RECORDER INPUT field, select a

recording source channel and set the
recording level.
5. Press the Play button.

6. Adjust the gain using the knob in the

PLAYBACK OUT area, then in the Channel
Strip section, use the faders for the channels
selected in the PLAYBACK OUT field to adjust
the volume level.
6. Press the Rec button to arm recording.

7. Press the Play button to start recording.

8. When you have finished recording, press the

Stop button.

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Quick Guide

Saving and loading the unit 7. Enter the data name and comments, then
press the SAVE button.
settings
Loading the unit settings from a USB flash
Saving the unit settings to a USB flash drive
drive
1. Press the SETUP button in the display screen.
1. Connect a USB flash drive to the USB
connector of the CL unit. 2. Press the SAVE/LOAD button.

2. Press the SETUP button in the display screen. 3. To select the file that you want to load, press
the name of the desired file in the file list, or
rotate a multifunction knob on the panel.

4. Press the LOAD button.

5. Press the LOAD button in the LOAD SELECT
popup window.
3. Press the SAVE/LOAD button.
6. When a confirmation dialog appears, press
the OK button.

Formatting a USB flash drive on the CL

unit

4. If necessary, press the directory icon and 1. Connect a USB flash drive (that you want to
change the directory. format) to the CL unit.
To move to the next higher level, press the arrow
button in the PATH field. 2. Press the FORMAT button in the SAVE/LOAD
popup window.

3. Enter a name in the VOLUME NAME field, and

then press the FORMAT button.

4. When a confirmation dialog appears, press

the OK button.
5. Press the SAVE button.

6. Press the SAVE button in the SAVE SELECT

popup window.

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 Other functions

Other functions 5. A message indicates that the initialization

process is complete. Press the EXIT button.
The CL will start up in normal operating mode.
NOTE
• Alternatively, you can continue the operation by selecting a
Initializing the unit to different menu instead of pressing the EXIT button.
• DANTE SETUP will not be initialized.
factory default settings
If an error occurs in the CL’s internal memory, or if you
forget the password and cannot operate the unit, you can
use the following procedure to initialize the internal
Restoring the current scene
memory. to the default state
NOTICE Turn on the power to the CL unit, and recall (load) the
The entire memory will be deleted if you initialize the
internal memory.
default setting scene (scene number 000).
NOTE
Proceed with the following operation only if you are very In the procedure described here, you are asked to recall
this default setting scene so that the remaining step in this
sure you want to do this! chapter can be performed appropriately. In actual
operation, there is no need to recall the default setting
1. While holding down the SCENE MEMORY scene each time.
[STORE] key on the panel, turn on the power
to the CL unit. 1. Turn on the power to the CL unit.
After the opening screen, the following startup menu When you turn on the power to the CL, you should
screen will appear. first power-on the CL, and then power-on your power
amp and monitor system. (Reverse this order when
turning the system off.)
NOTE
If a PW800W power supply is connected to the CL, the
power will turn on regardless of whether you first turn on
the power switch of the CL or of the PW800W.

2. Use the top panel SCENE MEMORY

[INC]/[DEC] keys to make scene number
“000” appear in the SCENE field in the
function access area of the display.

2. Press one of the following buttons depending

on the type of initialization you want to
perform.
• INITIALIZE ALL MEMORIES
All memories including scene memories and libraries
will be returned to their initial settings except for
DANTE SETUP.
• INITIALIZE CURRENT MEMORIES
Memories other than scene memories and libraries
will be returned to their initial settings except for SCENE field
DANTE SETUP.
3. Press the top panel SCENE MEMORY [RECALL]
3. A dialog box will ask you to confirm the key.
initialization. Press the INITIALIZE button. Scene number “000” will be loaded, and the mix
A dialog box will ask you to reconfirm the operation. parameters and bus settings will return to the default
state.
4. Press the OK button in the confirmation
NOTE
dialog box.
Be aware that when scene number “000” is loaded, the
Initialization will begin. input patch, output patch, internal effect, and HA (Head
Amp) settings will also return to their default state.
NOTE
Do not press any buttons until initialization is complete.

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Other functions

Adjusting the faders 7. After you adjust the fader position, press the
[NEXT] button.
(Calibration function) The process will proceed to the next fader position.
Depending on the environment in which you use the CL
series, discrepancies may occur in the motion of the motor
8. Repeat steps 6–7 to adjust the faders for
faders. You can use the Calibration function to correct positions (1) through (4).
these discrepancies. After the positions are corrected, automatic
motorized calibration will start.
NOTE
For information about adjusting the input gain or the
detection point of the touch screen, refer to the Reference
9. When calibration is complete and the
Manual. RESTART button has not appeared, press the
APPLY button.
1. While holding down the SCENE MEMORY The calibration settings will be saved in internal
[STORE] key on the panel, turn on the power memory. If the RESTART button appears, calibration
to the CL unit. has failed. Press the RESTART button to execute
After the opening screen, the following startup menu calibration once again.
screen will appear.
10. Press the EXIT button.
The CL unit will start up in normal operating mode.
NOTE
Alternatively, you can continue the operation by selecting a
different menu instead of pressing the EXIT button.

2. Press the FADER CALIBRATION button.

The FADER CALIBRATION MODE screen will
appear, enabling you to adjust the faders.
The specified INPUT faders, Centralogic faders,
STEREO/MONO faders will be semi-automatically
calibrated. This window will also appear if a problem
is detected in the fader settings while the CL is starting
up.

3. Press a [SEL] key to specify the faders that you

want to calibrate.
Faders for which a problem was detected at start-up
will already be selected.

4. Press the START button.

A confirmation dialog box will appear.

5. Press the OK button in the dialog box.

6. Each of the specified faders will move to the
target positions in the following sequence.
Manually move the faders to the correct
positions.
1 –∞ (all the way down)
2 –20dB
3 0dB
4 +10dB (all the way up)

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 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ❍ Could the GATE/COMP threshold or ratio setting be

set to an extreme value?
❍ Are the output channel faders raised?
Frequently asked questions are posted on the Yamaha Pro ❍ Check the level in the corresponding METER function
Audio website: screens.
http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ ❍ Is the channel fader assigned to a DCA group raised?
❍ Could MUTE MASTER be turned on for the channel
Power does not turn on; panel LEDs and the LCD assigned to a MUTE group?
display do not light.
❍ Is the CL’s POWER switch turned on? Sound is distorted.
❍ Is the power cable connected to a proper AC outlet? ❍ Is the word clock set correctly?
❍ Is the power cable plug inserted all the way — has it ❍ Is the GAIN of the internal head amp, external head
clicked and locked in securely? amp, or I/O device set to an appropriate level?
➥ If the power still does not turn on, contact your Yamaha ❍ Could you have turned gain compensation on while the
dealer. analog gain was set inappropriately? Alternatively,
could you have turned gain compensation on, and then
The unit is not receiving an input signal. raised the analog gain to an extreme level?
➥ Temporarily turn gain compensation off, then set analog
❍ Did you correctly set the UNIT ID and the DIP gain to an appropriate level, and then turn gain compen-
switches on the I/O device connected to the CL before sation on again.
turning on the power to the devices?
❍ Could the digital gain be set to an extremely high set-
❍ Are the settings in the DANTE SETUP screen on the ting?
unit specified correctly?
❍ Could the input channel fader be raised too high?
❍ Is a signal being input from an external device?
❍ Could the STEREO channel fader be raised too high?
❍ Is the SIG indicator on the I/O device lit?
❍ Could the EQ gain be set to an extremely high setting?
❍ If a phantom-powered microphone is connected to the
❍ Could the latency have been too low in the DANTE
CL unit, are the I/O device’s the [+48 MASTER] switch,
SETUP screen?
CL’s [+48V MASTER] switch, and [+48V] button of
each channel set to on?
❍ Is the GAIN of the internal head amp, external head Sound is output even though it is not patched to
amp, or I/O device set to an appropriate level? an output channel.
❍ Is the input port patched to an input channel? ❍ Could you have assigned an input channel to direct
❍ Is the [ON] key indicator of the input channel lit? out?
❍ Is the fader of the input channel raised? ❍ Could you have assigned an output channel as the
❍ Is the EQ attenuator raised? insert out?
❍ Could the insert be turned on even though it has not
been specified correctly? The volume of a specific channel rises and falls.
❍ If you are using an optional I/O card, is it installed cor- ❍ Could DYNAMICS1/2 be set to ducking or to an
rectly? extreme parameter value?

Sound is not output from headphones or the Operating a fader does not control the level as
MONITOR OUT jacks. you expect.
❍ Is the [PHONES] knob or [MONITOR LEVEL] knob ❍ Could the function access area indicate MIX/MTRX
set to an appropriate volume? ON FADER? And could SENDS ON FADER mode be
❍ Is the monitor fader set to an appropriate level? engaged?
❍ Has the monitoring source been selected?
❍ Could the DIMMER be applied to the signal? Only the sound of a specific channel is heard from
➥ Press the MONITOR button, then check the MONITOR the MONITOR OUT or PHONES jack.
area on the display.
❍ Could a [CUE] key be on?

The sound level is too low.

Noise occurs from an externally connected
❍ Is the GAIN or digital gain on the head amplifier, exter- recorder or other device.
nal head amp device or I/O device set to an appropriate
❍ Is the word clock set correctly?
level?
❍ Could the input signal be unsynchronized?
❍ Are the input channel faders raised?
❍ Could the oscillator or talkback be turned on?
❍ Could the EQ gain be turned down excessively?
❍ Are EQ’s attenuators raised?

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Troubleshooting

High frequency range is attenuated. When you recall a scene, some

channels/parameters are not updated.
❍ Could emphasis be applied? This problem will occur if
the input signal status does not match the emphasis ❍ Could that channel or parameter be set to Recall Safe?
data. ❍ Could Focus be set in such a way that the channels or
❍ Could EQ be applied? parameters will not be updated?
❍ Could user level restrictions have been specified?
There is insufficient headroom, especially when
EQ boost is applied. You turn on a CUE button in the EFFECT screen,
❍ Use the EQ attenuator function to lower the level. but it is automatically defeated.
❍ This is defeated automatically when you switch screens
An input signal is being input, but there is no in the display.
monitor output.
❍ Could the DIMMER be applied? When you recall a scene, it takes a certain amount
of time for the faders to stop.
❍ Could the MONITOR CH be assigned even though its
output port has not been connected to an external ❍ Could you have specified a fade time?
device?
The panel LEDs or LCD display are too dark / too
Signal is delayed. bright.
❍ Check whether the delay setting for each input channel ❍ This can be adjusted in the SETUP screen.
and output port is set correctly.
Signal level of a specific frequency is low.
Rotating a MIX knob does not change the send
level to the MIX bus. ❍ Could the EQ gain be turned down excessively?
❍ Routing a signal through a GEQ or effect will delay it
❍ Is the TO MIX SEND ON/OFF button turned on? relative to other signals. If this signal is mixed with
❍ Is the MIX [ON] key turned on? another signal that is routed via a different signal path,
❍ Is the MIX bus set to VARI type? a comb filtering effect will cause the level of a specific
❍ Could the fader have been lowered if the send point is frequency to be decreased.
set to POST?
Cannot control an I/O device.
Cannot save scene memory or various library ❍ Are the rotary switch and DIP switches on the I/O
data. devices set correctly?
❍ Are you attempting to save the data to a read-only ❍ Does the channel being controlled match the channel
scene/library or a protected scene? on the I/O device?
❍ Could user level restrictions have been specified?
Cannot control the CL unit from CL Editor.
Cannot save to a USB flash drive. ❍ Is the computer connected to the unit’s Network jack
❍ Could the USB flash drive be protected? correctly?
❍ Does the USB flash drive have enough free capacity to ❍ Is the network setting of the CL unit specified correctly?
save the data? ❍ For details on settings, refer to the CL Editor installa-
❍ When formatting the USB flash drive, format it in tion guide posted on our website.
FAT32 or FAT16 format.
❍ Could the recorder be playing? Cannot control the CL unit from CL StageMix.
❍ Is the WiFi setting in CL StageMix set correctly?
Cannot transmit or receive MIDI data. ❍ Is the unit’s Network jack on the CL unit connected to
❍ Is the MIDI PORT selected correctly? the WiFi access point correctly?
❍ Are the transmission and reception modes and chan- ❍ Is the network setting of the CL unit specified correctly?
nels selected correctly? ❍ Refer to the CL StageMix Owner’s Manual on our web-
❍ Has an event corresponding to the particular Program site.
Change message been specified?
In the LCD display, there are some black points
(unlit) or white points (always lit).
❍ Unfortunately, this is a common characteristic of
TFT-LCDs and not a malfunction.

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 Installing the MBCL meter bridge (option)

Installing the 3. Tighten screws ‘A’ to secure the MBCL,

starting with the upper two screws.

MBCL meter 4. Connect the MBCL connector ‘C’ to the

METER port ‘D’ on the CL3/CL1, and fasten
bridge (option) the locking screws.

A
1. On the back of the CL3/CL1 console’s touch
screen, loosen screws ‘A’ (three locations) so
that they are backed-out approximately
4 mm. C
The CL3 has screws ‘A’ in two locations. Choose one A
or the other location as appropriate for your situation. D

A
4 mm
A
CL3 console

NOTICE
Make sure that the console and the PW800W are
powered-off before you connect the MBCL meter bridge to
the console. Failure to observe this will cause malfunction
or electric shock.

CL3 console

2. Hook holes ‘B’ of the MBCL mounting strap

onto screws ‘A’ of the CL3/CL1.

A
B
A

CL3 console

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Specifications

Specifications
General specifications
44.1kHz
Internal
48kHz
44.1kHz
Sampling Frequency ±200ppm
+4.1667%, +0.1%, –0.1%, –4.0%
External
48kHz
±200ppm
+4.1667%, +0.1%, –0.1%, –4.0%
Signal Delay Less than 2.5ms, OMNI IN to OMNI OUT, Fs= 48kHz
Fader 100mm motorized, Resolution=1024steps, +10dB to –138dB, –∞dB all faders
Frequency Response +0.5, –1.5dB 20Hz-20kHz, refer to +4dBu output @1kHz, OMNI IN to OMNI OUT
*4 Less than 0.05% 20Hz-20kHz@+4dBu into 600Ω, OMNI IN to OMNI OUT, Input Gain= Min.
Total Harmonic Distortion
–128dBu typ., Equivalent Input Noise, Input Gain= Max.,
Hum&Noise*5 –88dBu, Residual output noise, ST master off
112dB typ., DA Converter,
Dynamic Range
108dB typ., OMNI IN to OMNI OUT, Input Gain= Min.
Crosstalk@1kHz –100dB*1, adjacent OMNI IN/OMNI OUT channels, Input Gain= Min.
CL5: 1053mm x 299mm x 667mm, 36kg
Dimensions (W x H x D)
CL3: 839mm x 299mm*2 x 667mm, 29kg*2
and Net Weight
CL1: 648mm x 299mm*2 x 667mm, 24kg*2
Power Requirements CL5/CL3/CL1: 170W, Internal Power Supply
(wattage) CL5/CL3/CL1: 200W, Simultaneous use of Internal PSU and External PW800W
US/Canada: 120V 60Hz
Japan: 100V 50/60Hz
Power Requirements
China: 110-240V 50/60Hz
(voltage and hertz)
Korea: 220V 60Hz
Other: 110-240V 50/60Hz
Operating temperature range: 0-40°C
Temperature Range
Storage temperature range: –20-60°C
Included Accessories Owner’s Manual, Dust Cover, Power Cord

Optional Accessories Meter Bridge MBCL (CL3/CL1 only), Mini-YGDAI cards*3, Gooseneck Lamp LA1L
Power Supply PW800W, Power Supply Link Cable PSL360

*1. Crosstalk is measured with a 30dB/octave filter @22kHz

*2. Excluded MBCL optional meter bridge.
*3. Refer to the Yamaha pro audio website for information on supported cards.
http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/
*4. Total Harmonic Distortion is measured with 18dB/octave filter @80kHz
*5. Hum & Noise are measured with A-Weight filter.

European Models
Purchaser/User Information specified in EN55103-1:2009 and EN55103-2:2009.
Inrush Current: 10A (on initial switch-on)
6A (after a supply interruption of 5s)
Conforms to Environments: E1, E2, E3 and E4

* The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the printing date. Since Yamaha makes continuous improvements to the
product, this manual may not apply to the specifications of your particular product. To obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha website
then download the manual file. Since specifications, equipment or separately sold accessories may not be the same in every locale, please
check with your Yamaha dealer.

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 Input/output characteristics

Input/output characteristics
ANALOG INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Input Actual Load For Use With Input Level
GAIN Connector
Terminals Impedance Nominal Sensitivity*1 Nominal Max. before clip
+66dB 50-600Ω Mics –82dBu (61.6μV) –62dBu (0.616mV) –42dBu (6.16mV) XLR-3-31 type
OMNI IN 1-8 7.5kΩ
–6dB & 600Ω Lines –10dBu (245mV) +10dBu (2.45V) +30dBu (24.5V) (Balanced)*2
+64dB 50-600Ω Mics –70dBu (0.245mV) –60dBu (0.775mV) –40dBu (7.75mV) XLR-3-31 type
TALKBACK 10kΩ
+20dB & 600Ω Lines –26dBu (38.8mV) –16dBu (0.123V) +4dBu (1.23V) (Balanced)*2
*1. Sensitivity is the lowest level that will produce an output of +4dBu (1.23V) or the nominal output level when the unit is set to maximum
gain. (all faders and level controls are maximum position.)
*2. XLR-3-31 type connectors are balanced. (1= GND, 2= HOT, 3= COLD)
*3. In these specifications, 0dBu= 0.775 Vrms.
*4. All input AD converters are 24bit linear, 128times oversampling.
*5. +48V DC ( phantom power ) is supplied to OMNI IN (1-8) and TALKBACK XLR type connectors via each individual software controlled
switches.

ANALOG OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS

Output Actual Source For Use With Output Level
Terminals Impedance Nominal GAIN SW*5 Connector
Nominal Max. before clip
+24dB (default) +4dBu (1.23V) +24dBu (12.3V) XLR-3-32 type
OMNI OUT 1-8 75Ω 600Ω Lines
+18dB –2dBu (616mV) +18dBu (6.16V) (Balanced)*1
8Ω Phones – 75mW*6 150mW Stereo Phone Jack (TRS)
PHONES 15Ω
40Ω Phones – 65mW *6 150mW (Unbalanced)*2

*1. XLR-3-32 type connectors are balanced. (1= GND, 2= HOT, 3= COLD)
*2. PHONES stereo phone jack is unbalanced. (Tip= LEFT, Ring= RIGHT, Sleeve= GND)
*3. In these specifications, 0dBu= 0.775 Vrms.
*4. All output DA converters are 24bit, 128times oversampling.
*5. There are switches inside the body to preset the maximum output level.
*6. The position of the level control is 10dB lowered from Max.

DIGITAL INPUT & OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS

Terminal Format Data length Level Audio Connector
Primary/Secondary Dante 24bit or 32bit 1000Base-T 64ch Input/64ch Output @48kHz EtherCON Cat5e

DIGITAL OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS

Terminal Format Data Length Level Connector
DIGITAL OUT AES/EBU AES/EBU Professional Use 24bit RS422 XLR-3-32 type (Balanced)*1
*1. XLR-3-32 type connectors are balanced. (1= GND, 2= HOT, 3= COLD)

I/O SLOT (1-3) CHARACTERISTICS

Each I/O Slot accepts a mini-YGDAI card. Only Slot1 has a serial interface.

CONTROL I/O CHARACTERISTICS

Terminal Format Level Connector
IN MIDI – DIN Connector 5P
MIDI
OUT MIDI – DIN Connector 5P
IN – TTL/75Ω terminated BNC Connector
WORD CLOCK
OUT – TTL/75Ω BNC Connector
GPI (5IN/5OUT) – – D Sub Connector 15P (Female)*1
NETWORK IEEE802.3 10BASE-T/100Base-TX RJ-45
*4
LAMP (CL5: x3, CL3: x2, CL1: x1) – 0V-12V XLR-4-31 type*2
USB HOST USB 2.0 – USB A Connector (Female)
DC POWER INPUT – – JL05 Connector
METER (CL3/CL1 only) – – D Sub Connector 9P (Female)
*1. Input pin: TTL level, w/ internal pull-up (47kΩ)
Output pin: Open drain output (Vmax=12V, maximum sink current/pin=75mA)
Power supply pin: Output voltage Vp=5V, Max. output current Imax=300mA
*2. 4pin= +12V, 3pin= GND, Lamp rating 5W. Voltage control by software.

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Specifications

Pin Assignment

4 3 2 1
8 3 2 1
9 8 7 6 5

15 14 13 12 11 10

20 19 18 17 16

23 22 21

15 11 10 9

DC POWER INPUT GPI

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 +24V 13 GND 1 GPO1 9 GPO2
2 +24V 14 GND 2 GPO3 10 GPO4
3 +24V 15 GND 3 GPO5 11 GND
4 +24V 16 GND 4 GND 12 GND
5 +24V 17 GND 5 +5V 13 +5V
6 +24V 18 GND 6 GPI1 14 GPI2
7 +24V 19 CAUTION(+) 7 GPI3 15 GPI4
8 +24V 20 CAUTION(–) 8 GPI5
9 +24V 21 DETECT A
10 GND 22 DETECT B
11 GND 23 DETECT GND
12 GND Frame GND 5 1

9 6

METER (CL3/CL1 only)

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 RESET 6 +3.3LD
2 SDA 7 +3.3LD
3 DGND 8 LDGND
4 SCL 9 LDGND
5 +3.3D

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 Dimensions

Dimensions
15

CL5

299
201

667
1053 130

15

CL3

299
201
667

839 130

15

CL1 MBCL

26
299
90.4

201
184.5

70
374 29.2
667

648 130 Unit: mm

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Index

Index M
Main area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
MIX/MATRIX bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
A Multifunction knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Analog gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 MUTE group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
B N
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Name displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Network connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 O
Channel link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Option card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Comparing (Libraries) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Oscillator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Copying/pasting (Libraries) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 P
Custom fader bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Custom fader bank settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Phantom power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
D Popup windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Daisy chain network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 PREMIUM RACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 44
Dante . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 31 R
INPUT PATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
OUTPUT PATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Dante Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Redundant network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
DCA group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Restoring (Current scene) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
DIRECT OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 S
Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Scene memories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
SENDS ON FADER mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
E Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
EFFECT RACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Star network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 STEREO bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
T
F Tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Factory set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Talkback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Faders Tool buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Top panel
Faders / Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Centralogic section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Channel Strip section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Function access area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Display section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
G Master section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
GEQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Meter section (for CL5 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
GEQ rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 SCENE MEMORY/MONITOR section . . . . . . . . . 14
Grouping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 SELECTED CHANNEL section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
USB connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
H USER DEFINED KEYS section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
HA (Head Amp) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
USER DEFINED KNOBS section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Touch screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
I U
I/O devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
USB flash drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Initializing (Libraries) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Formatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Initializing (Unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Loading (Unit settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Input channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Input port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
INSERT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Saving (Unit settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Internal clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
W
K Word clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Keyboard window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
L
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Linking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
List windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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 MEMO

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Block Diagram
M
O
N
MIX ST O MATRIX CUE
1 2 23 24 L R (C) 1 2 7 8 L R CASCADE OUT
MIX CASCADE OUT1-24
To OUTPUT PATCH
CASCADE IN To OUTPUT PATCH
To OUTPUT PATCH
To OUTPUT PATCH

SLOT1 1-16 STEREO CASCADE OUT L,R,MONO(C) To OUTPUT PATCH

SLOT2 1-16 To OUTPUT PATCH
SLOT3 1-16
CASCADE To OUTPUT PATCH
IN MATRIX CASCADE OUT1-8 To OUTPUT PATCH

+48V MASTER SELECT To OUTPUT PATCH

To OUTPUT PATCH
+48V To OUTPUT PATCH
ON
CUE CASCADE OUT LR To OUTPUT PATCH
HA
+48V To OUTPUT PATCH
METER TALKBACK
[TALKBACK TALKBACK 1
2
+
- AD
TB INPUT
DANTE IN 1-64
INPUT] INPUT 3 1
OMNI IN 1-8 INPUT ON OSCILLATOR
LEVEL
OSC
TALKBACK SELECT
Sine Wave
METER ON MIX 1-24
LEVEL INSERT POINT
Sine Wave 2CH To RACKIN PATCH
To OUTPUT PATCH MIX
POST ON INSERT 1,2 OUT
PRE FADER INSERT 1,2 OUT
To CH 1-72{64,48},ST IN 1L-8R INSERT 1,2 OUT 1-24 PRE EQ INSERT 1,2 OUT
Pink Noise
DANTE HPF LPF MIX
IN INPUT Burst Noise INSERT 1,2 IN 1-24
PRE EQ EQ OUT DYNA OUT PRE FADER POST ON
METER PATCH METER METER METER METER METER
DANTE
[DANTE] INPUT 64
DANTE IN
1-64 CH 1-72{64,48}
GR METER
COMP
LEVEL BAL
ON (21-24)To KEYIN
INSERT 4BAND INSERT INSERT MIX OUT1-24 To RACKIN PATCH
To RACKIN PATCH INSERT POINT ATT COMPAND
EQ To OUTPUT PATCH
To OUTPUT PATCH
POST ON INSERT 1,2 OUT EXPAND To MONITOR SELECT
CH INSERT 1,2 OUT PRE FADER INSERT 1,2 OUT PRE HPF / PRE EQ / PRE FADER/POST ON ON LEVEL DIRECT OUT 1-72{64,48} To OUTPUT PATCH
PRE FADER
1-72{64,48} PRE EQ INSERT 1,2 OUT PRE EQ POST EQ INSERT 1,2 OUT PRE FADER POST ON
PRE EQ Key in POST ON
CH INSERT 1,2 IN Self PRE EQ/Self POST EQ/MIX21-24 OUT/
1-72{64,48} PAN POST PAN L INSERT 1,2 OUT INSERT 1,2 OUT
HA POST PAN R MIX(1-8,9-16,17-24) POST EQ
+48V POST DG PRE EQ EQ OUT DYNA1OUT DYNA2OUT PRE FADER POST ON CUE ON
METER METER LR MONO TO MONO TO ST PAN MODE (PRE FADER)PFL / (POST ON)AFL
PRE D.GAIN METER METER METER METER METER METER ST L
[OMNI IN] OMNI IN 1
2
+
- AD OMNI IN METER GR METER GR METER LEVEL/
DCA1-16 MONO(C)
MATRIX1,3...7 LEVEL ON To MATRIX
PRE FADER / POST ON
[1-8] 3 8 1-8 GATE TO LCR
GAIN/TRIM COMP DELAY ON LCR MATRIX2,4...8 LEVEL ON VARI
Digital INSERT 4BAND INSERT INSERT
HPF ATT DUCK COMPAND Max ST R
72 GAIN EQ
{64, EXPAND DE-ESSER 1000ms
CSR LEVEL ON To MATRIX
48} COMP PRE FADER / POST ON
To CASCADE IN PRE HPF PRE EQ POST EQ PRE FADER POST ON VARI
KEY IN CUE PAN/BAL STEREO
SELECT OSCILLATOR PRE EQ PRE FADER POST ON PAN MODE TO ST TO MONO PAN/BAL
INSERT 1,2 OUT Key in Filter INSERT 1,2 OUT INSERT 1,2 OUT ST L LR MONO
To MONITOR Key in PAN LINK
SELECT
Self PRE EQ MIX1,3...23 MONO(C)
Self POST EQ To MIX ON ON TO LCR LCR
SLOT IN SLOT IN SLOT IN POST ON
MIX21-24 OUT ON ON MIX2,4...24 ST R POST ON
METER METER METER CH[1-8,9-16,17-24,25-32,33-40,41-48, 49-56, 57-64, 65-72]POST EQ(CL5) FIXED
CH[1-8,9-16,17-24,25-32,33-40,41-48, 49-56, 57-64]POST EQ(CL3) CSR
To MIX ON ON
SLOT1 SLOT1 1-16 CH[1-8,9-16,17-24,25-32,33-40,41-48]POST EQ(CL1) POST PAN L SURROUND PAN
MIX1-6
16 FIXED ON ON
[SLOT] SLOT2 SLOT2 1-16
STEREO POST PAN R
ON ON LEVEL STEREO L,R,MONO(C)
16 To MIX PRE EQ / PRE FADER / POST ON POST ON To RACKIN PATCH INSERT POINT
ON ON LEVEL POST ON INSERT 1,2 OUT
SLOT3 SLOT3 1-16 VARI To OUTPUT PATCH STEREO PRE FADER INSERT 1,2 OUT
16 INSERT 1,2 OUT L,R,MONO(C) PRE EQ INSERT 1,2 OUT
To MIX ON ON LEVEL
FX1-8 OUT PRE EQ / PRE FADER / POST ON STEREO
VARI PAN LFE
A(L)/B(R) STEREO INSERT 1,2 IN L,R,MONO(C)
PRE EQ EQ OUT DYNA OUT PRE FADER POST ON
METER METER METER METER METER
PR1-2 OUT To MATRIX PRE EQ / PRE FADER / POST ON ON ON LEVEL MATRIX1,3...7
GR METER LEVEL BAL
PLAYBACK OUT
[PLAYBACK
A(L)/B(R) ON ON LEVEL MATRIX2,4...8 ON STEREO OUT
VARI COMP
METER INSERT 4BAND INSERT INSERT L,R,MONO(C)
COMPAND To OUTPUT PATCH
ATT
DECODER
OUT] 1 2 3 4

GAIN
To MATRIX
VARI
PRE EQ / PRE FADER / POST ON
ON ON LEVEL
PAN
EQ
EXPAND
PRE FADER
To MONITOR SELECT

USB STEREO PRE EQ POST EQ INSERT 1,2 OUT PRE FADER POST ON
PRE EQ Key in POST ON
(PRE FADER)PFL / (POST ON)AFL / POST PAN L ON CUE L Self PRE EQ/Self POST EQ/MIX21-24 OUT/
INSERT 1,2 OUT INSERT 1,2 OUT
To MONITOR SELECT ST(L,R,MONO(C)) POST EQ
(PRE FADER)PFL / (POST ON)AFL / POST PAN R ON CUE R
CUE ON
RECORDER CUE (PRE FADER)PFL / (POST ON)AFL
MATRIX1,3...7 LEVEL ON
PRE FADER / POST ON To MATRIX
ST IN 1L 8R POST DG
PAN/BAL POST PAN L
POST PAN R MATRIX2,4...8 LEVEL ON
PRE EQ EQ OUT DYNA1OUT DYNA2OUT PRE FADER POST ON VARI
PRE D.GAIN METER TO MONO TO ST PAN MODE
METER METER METER METER METER METER LR MONO ST L
L METER LEVEL ON To MATRIX
LEVEL/ PRE FADER / POST ON
GEQ GEQ RACK1(GEQ1) 8
Digital GR METER GR METER DCA1-16 ON MONO(C) VARI
RACK IN GAIN GATE TO LCR PAN/BAL STEREO
COMP DELAY LCR
PATCH METER RACK IN METER RACK OUT 4BAND DUCK
HPF ATT COMPAND Max ST R
INSERT 1,2 OUT EQ
31BandGEQ OSCILLATOR
EXPAND DE-ESSER 1000ms
CSR
[CH 1-72{64,48}] POST DG POST EQ
COMP
PRE FADER POST ON
INSERT 1,2 IN KEY IN CUE
METER RACK IN A METER RACK OUT A PATCH PRE D.GAIN METER
Key in Filter
MATRIX 1-8
(INPUT CH) R METER
METER RACK IN B METER RACK OUT B Digital Key in PAN LINK INSERT POINT
8 Self PRE EQ To RACKIN PATCH POST ON INSERT 1,2 OUT
Flex15GEQ OMNI IN 1-8 GAIN
Self POST EQ To MIX
MIX1,3...23 To OUTPUT PATCH MATRIX PRE FADER INSERT 1,2 OUT
SLOT1 1-16 MIX21-24 OUT INSERT 1,2 OUT 1-8 PRE EQ INSERT 1,2 OUT
INSERT 1,2 OUT METER RACK IN A METER RACK OUT A SLOT2 1-16 ST IN 1L-8R POST EQ
SAME as INPUT1-72{64,48} MIX2,4...24
OSCILLATOR MATRIX
[MIX 1-24, GEQ1 IN
METER RACK IN B METER RACK OUT B SLOT3 1-16 INSERT 1,2 IN 1-8 PRE EQ EQ OUT DYNA OUT PRE FADER POST ON
STEREO A(L)/B(R) 8BandPEQ METER METER METER METER METER
To MATRIX MATRIX1,3...7
L,R,MONO(C), SAME as INPUT1-72{64,48} GR METER LEVEL BAL
MATRIX2,4...8 ON
MATRIX 1-8] FX1-8OUT
OUT COMP MATRIX OUT 1-8
GEQ2-8 IN FX1-8 INSERT 4BAND INSERT INSERT To OUTPUT PATCH
A(L)/B(R) GEQ RACK2-8(GEQ2-8) (same as GEQ RACK1) A(L)/B(R)
A(L)/B(R) ATT
EQ
COMPAND
To MONITOR SELECT
(PRE FADER)PFL / (POST ON)AFL / POST PAN L ON CUE L EXPAND
PRE FADER
PRE EQ POST EQ INSERT 1,2 OUT PRE FADER POST ON
Automixer 8ch RACK1-4 (GEQ1-4) PR1-8 OUT (PRE FADER)PFL / (POST ON)AFL / POST PAN R ON CUE R PRE EQ Key in POST ON
METER METER INSERT 1,2 OUT Self PRE EQ/Self POST EQ/MIX21-24 OUT/ INSERT 1,2 OUT
A(L)/B(R) MATRIX1-8 POST EQ
GEQ1-4 IN Automixer8ch CUE ON
A(L)/B(R) 8 8 (PRE FADER)PFL / (POST ON)AFL

CH INSERT 1,2 IN 1-72{64,48}

To CH INSERT 1,2 IN
Automixer 16ch RACK1-8 (GEQ1-8) 72{64,48}
ON
GEQ1-8 IN
METER METER
KEY IN CUE KEY IN CH1-72{64,48} KEY IN CUE
A(L)/B(R) Automixer16ch ST IN 1L-8R SELECT
16 16

FX1-8 OUT L/R EFFECT CUE ON

GEQ9-16 EFFECT CUE PR1-8 OUT L/R SELECT
IN
A(L)/B(R) GEQ RACK9-16(GEQ9-16) (same as GEQ RACK1)
ON
RECORDER INL/R RECORDER CUE
RECORDER CUE PLAYBACK OUT L/R SELECT
OUT EFFECT EFFECT RACK1(FX1)
RACK IN
[MIX 1-24, PATCH METER RACK IN METER RACK OUT
INSERT 1,2 IN
STEREO 31BandGEQ PATCH MIX INSERT 1,2 IN 1-24
To MIX INSERT 1,2 IN
(OUTPUT CH)
L,R,MONO(C), 24
STEREO INSERT 1,2 IN L,R,MONO(C)
MATRIX 1-8] METER RACK IN A METER RACK OUT A OMNI IN 1-8
To STEREO INSERT 1,2 IN
3
METER RACK IN B METER RACK OUT B SLOT1 1-16 MATRIX INSERT 1,2 IN 1-8 To MATRIX INSERT 1,2 IN
Flex15GEQ SLOT2 1-16 8
SLOT3 1-16 CUE / MONITOR
METER RACK IN L METER RACK OUT L
METER RACK IN R METER RACK OUT R GEQ1-16
EFFECT OUT

FX1 IN EFFECT CUE

A(L)/B(R)
Refer to CL5/CL3/CL1 Mixer Block Diagram 2/2
A(L)/B(R) To RTA
METER RACK IN A METER RACK OUT A
METER RACK IN B METER RACK OUT B
8BandPEQ FX1 OUT RTA
A(L)/B(R)
Refer to CL5/CL3/CL1 Mixer Block Diagram 2/2
FX2-8 IN FX2-8 OUT
A(L)/B(R) EFFECT RACK2-8(FX2-8) (same as EFFECT RACK1)
A(L)/B(R)

PREMIUM OUTPUTS
PREMIUM RACK1(PR1)
Refer to CL5/CL3/CL1 Mixer Block Diagram 2/2
RACK IN
PATCH
METER RACK IN L METER RACK OUT L
METER RACK IN R METER RACK OUT R
PROCESSOR
PR1 IN EFFECT CUE
PR1 OUT
A(L)/B(R) A(L)/B(R)

PR2-8 IN PR2-8 OUT

A(L)/B(R) PREMIUM RACK2-8 (same as PREMIUM RACK1)
A(L)/B(R)
CUE / STEREO MONITOR CUE / SURROUND MONITOR
MONITOR DELAY AUTO BYPASS
CUE TRIM CUE ON
(INPUT/OUTPUT/DCA)
CUE OUT ON DELAY
MONITOR DELAY AUTO BYPASS CUE L BUS
CUE L METER CUE L
(MAX:1000ms) CUE OUT L To OUTPUT PATCH
CUE TRIM CUE ON
(INPUT/OUTPUT/DCA)
MONO CUE OUT ON DELAY CUE R BUS
CUE R METER CUE R
DELAY CUE OUT R To OUTPUT PATCH

CUE L BUS
CUE L METER CUE L
(MAX:1000ms) CUE OUT L To OUTPUT PATCH
(MAX:1000ms)

CUE R BUS
CUE R METER CUE R
DELAY CUE OUT R To OUTPUT PATCH
(MAX:1000ms) CUE OUT
LEVEL

CUE OUT CUE LOGIC PHONES

LEVEL LEVEL LINK DELAY
(MAX:1000ms) PHONES L To PHONES OUT

CUE LOGIC PHONES PHONES R

DELAY To PHONES OUT
LEVEL LINK DELAY
PHONES L (MAX:1000ms)
(MAX:1000ms) To PHONES OUT

DELAY PHONES R To PHONES OUT

MONITOR
OMNI IN 1/2 (MAX:1000ms)
OMNI IN 3/4 LEVEL
OMNI IN 5/6
OMNI IN 7/8 MONO
PLAYBACK OUT MONITOR OUT L
MONITOR L METER MONITOR L DELAY To OUTPUT PATCH
CUE INTERRUPTION

MONITOR SELECT
STEREO OUT L,R (MAX:1000ms)
ON

DIMMER
STEREO OUT MONO(C) MONITOR R METER MONITOR R DELAY MONITOR OUT R
To OUTPUT PATCH
METER SPEAKER MUTE DELAY
STEREO OUT L,C,R (MAX:1000ms)
(MAX:1000ms) L

OMNI IN 1/2
MONITOR MONO(C) METER MONITOR MONO(C) DELAY MONITOR OUT MONO(C)
To OUTPUT PATCH

MONITOR MATRIX
(MAX:1000ms) DELAY
OMNI IN 3/4 ON (MAX:1000ms) R
OMNI IN 5/6 ON +MONO(C) An output port delay becomes invalid by

(DOWNMIX)
OMNI IN 7/8 assigning a monitor out to the output port.
PLAYBACK OUT DEFINE CUE INTERRUPTION DELAY
C

DIMMER
(MAX:1000ms)
MIX TALKBACK ON MONITOR MONITOR To OUTPUT PATCH
STEREO OUT L,R (MAX:8ch) MONITOR DIMM ON LEVEL FADER Surround SURROUND MONITOR
STEREO OUT MONO(C) Monitor DELAY
(MAX:1000ms) Ls To OMNI OUT, SLOT
MIX OUT1-24 Select
MATRIX OUT1-8 DELAY
6 (MAX:1000ms) Rs
STEREO OUT L/R MIX1-6 6
MONO EXT IN 5.1-1 6 6
DELAY
PLAYBACK OUT EXT IN 5.1-2 (MAX:1000ms) LFE
MIX OUT1-24 2ch EXT IN 5.1-3
6
5.1 Solo
Monitor An output port delay becomes invalid by
MATRIX OUT1-8 2 2
EXT IN ST-1 Select 2ch selected Down Mix 5.1 -> Stereo, Mono assigning a monitor out to the output port.

EXT IN ST-2 MONITOR MONITOR

EXT IN ST-3 LEVEL FADER
EXT IN ST-4 To OUTPUT PATCH

EXT IN ** are assignable from DANTE, SLOT, OMNI IN MONITOR MATRIX OUT
To SLOT

OUTPUTS RTA

32
GEQ RACK 1-16 OUT
SURROUND MONITOR1-6
MONITOR MATRIX OUT1-6 16
EFFECT RACK 1-8 OUT
OMNI OUT
MIX CASCADE OUT 1-24 72{64,48}
CH 1-72{64,48} POST EQ
STEREO CASCADE OUT L,R,MONO(C)
MATRIX CASCADE OUT 1-8 16
CUE CASCADE OUT L,R ST IN 1L-8R POST EQ
24
DIRECT OUT 1-72{64,48} MIX1-24 POST EQ
Tip
OUTPUT 3 RTA
MIX OUT 1-24
PATCH
PHONES OUT LR 2
DA Ring [PHONES] STEREO L,R,MONO(C) POST EQ
STEREO OUT L,R,MONO(C) Sleeve
8
MATRIX OUT 1-8 MATRIX 1-8 POST EQ
PHONES LEVEL
24
MONITOR OUT L,R,MONO(C) GAIN TRIM MIX OUT 1-24
CUE OUT L,R DELAY METER SLOT1OUT
(MAX:1000ms) SLOT1 3
16 STEREO OUT L,R,MONO(C)
DELAY METER SLOT2OUT
CH INSERT 1,2 OUT 1-72{64,48}
MIX INSERT OUT 1-24
(MAX:1000ms) 16
SLOT2 [SLOT] MATRIX OUT 1-8
8
DELAY METER SLOT3OUT
STEREO INSERT OUT L,R,MONO(C) (MAX:1000ms) SLOT3 2
16
MATRIX INSERT OUT 1-8 CUE OUT L,R

GAIN TRIM
OUTPUT
PATCH
DELAY
(MAX:1000ms)
METER OMNI OUT
8
DA +
-
2
1 [OMNI OUT] (1-8)
3

GAIN
OUTPUT DANTE
PATCH
DELAY
(MAX:1000ms)
METER DANTE OUT
64 OUTPUT [DANTE OUT] (1-64)

GAIN TRIM
DIGITAL
OUTPUT
[DIGITAL OUT]
DELAY METER OUT DIT
PATCH (MAX:1000ms) 2 AES/EBU

RECORDER IN
RECORDER CUE
METER
STEREO L OUTPUT
ENCODER [2TR RECORDER]
PATCH 2
1 2 3 4

MONO(C) GAIN USB

STEREO R
Level Diagram

Analog Digital Digital Analog

MASTER
Analog Digital EQ DYN DYN LEVEL BUS EQ LEVEL MASTER OUTPUT
Analog
GAIN AD DA
INSERT ATT. (x4) 1 2 INSERT DELAY DCA /ON PAN Adder INSERT ATT. (x4) DYN / BAL ON PATCH DELAY
dBu dBFS Bit dBu

Max. Input [+30dBu] Digital Clipping Level

IN IN IN Max. Output
+30 0 0 +30
[+24dBu]
+24 1 +24
+20 -10 +20
2 CASCADE IN CASCADE OUT
OUT OUT OUT
+10 -20 3 Nominal Input [+10dBu]
Nominal Output +10
+4 4 Max. Input [+4dBu] [+4dBu]
+4
0 -30 5 0
6 PHONES
-40 Max Output -10
-10
7 Nominal Input [-16dBu] (150mW@8 )
-20 -50 8
Nominal Output -20
9 (75mW@8 )
-30 -60 10 -30
11 Max. Input [-40dBu]
-40 -70 12 -40
Max. Input [-42dBu]
-50 -80 13 OMNI OUT1-8 -50
14 [Default setting]
Nominal Input [-60dBu]
-60 -90 15 -60
16 Nominal Input [-62dBu]
-70 -100 -70
17
OMNI IN 1-8 (GAIN MIN.)
-80 -110 18
OMNI IN 1-8 (GAIN MAX.)
-80
19
-90 -120 20 TALKBACK (GAIN MIN.) -90
21 TALKBACK (GAIN MAX.)
-100 -130 -100
22
-110 -140 23
-110
24
-120 -150 25 -120
26
-130 -160 -130
27
-140 -170 28
-140
29
-150 -180 30 -150
31
-160 -190 -160
32
Max. DSP Noise Floor
-170 33 -170
-200
34
-180 -210 35 -180
36
-190 -190

[0dBu = 0.775Vrms]
[0dBFS = Full Scale]
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