Yamaha LS9 Quick Start Manual

Yamaha LS9 Quick Start Manual

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This Quick Start Guide describes practical use and operation of
scenes, the virtual rack, and other useful functions.
The Quick Start Guide is provided for first-time users of the Yamaha
LS9 Quick Start Guide
LS9 Digital Mixing Console, and provides a streamlined
introduction to its main features. For more in-depth information refer
the Owner's Manual supplied with the product.
A guide for people using LS9 in the real word.

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  • Page 1 This Quick Start Guide describes practical use and operation of scenes, the virtual rack, and other useful functions. The Quick Start Guide is provided for first-time users of the Yamaha LS9 Quick Start Guide LS9 Digital Mixing Console, and provides a streamlined introduction to its main features.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    BGM Playback from USB Memory ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������13 USER DEFINED KEY Assignment ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������14 Connecting the LS9 to a Computer �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������15 Network Setup �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������16 Launching and Setting Up the Studio Manager/LS9 Editor �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������17 Yamaha Technology ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������18 Q & A ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������20 Block Diagram �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������22...
  • Page 3: Check Your Connections

    EQ controls to their flat settings, etc. On the LS9 all channel controls are concentrated in the Selected Channel section, and all default settings are stored in scene number 000� So all you have to do to normalize or “reset”...
  • Page 4: Selected Channel Section

    Note:The analog channel module shown is from the MG4/14 mixer, but since it does not have the same number of AUX and EFF controls as the LS9 it should be referred to only as an example.
  • Page 5: Sends On Fader Mode

    MIX, STEREO (L/R), and MONO buses to the MATRIX buses, and use the ON keys to turn those sends on or off� The LS9 also allows these adjustments to be made from the main display using the cursor keys and data dial, but by switching to the physical faders for these operations you have more hands-on, intuitive control�...
  • Page 6: The Virtual Rack

    GEQ or effect unit. In scene 000 4 GEQ units and 4 effect units are already selected� 8 Virtual Rack spaces are always available in the LS9, although some of them may be blank in some cases�...
  • Page 7: Selecting, Editing, And Saving Effects

    Selecting, Editing, and Saving Effects If you position the cursor at a mounted effect unit in the VIRTUAL RACK GEQ/EFFECT display and press the [ENTER] key, the EFFECT pop-up window will open� If you select a unit in rack space 1 ~ 4 the EQ edit display will open when you press the [ENTER] key.
  • Page 8: Effect/ Geq Channel Assignment

    Effects can be assigned to channels via these poop-up windows. LS9 GEQ units can be assigned to the INPUT, MIX, MATRIX, and MASTER channel insert inputs and outputs� Effects can be assigned to the MIX, MATRIX, and MASTER channel outputs as well as the insert inputs and outputs�...
  • Page 9: Geq Selection And Editing

    Click the FLAT button to reset all bands to their “0” settings. The  channel faders on the LS9- cover all 1 EQ bands at once. The LS9-16 has three buttons that select the range of bands that will be controlled by the channel faders.
  • Page 10: Recalling And Saving Scenes

    Recalling and Saving Scenes The LS9 allows you to save mix settings, input and output port patch settings, and other settings as “scenes” with original names for easy identification. The available scene number range is 000 ~ 300. Scene number 000 is pre-programmed with the console’s default settings and is read-only�...
  • Page 11: Scene Data

    CHANNEL JOB key in the DISPLAY ACCESS section as many times as necessary until the RECALL SAFE display appears� The LS9 actually provides 01 scenes: the read-only scene 000, 99 user scenes, and the current scene.
  • Page 12: Recall Safe

    Recall Safe The Recall Safe function allows you to specify parameters and/or channels that are not to be recalled when a scene is recalled� The Recall Safe function applies to all scenes, including scene 000� CH RECALL SAFE Field CLEAR ALL Button GLOBAL Field The GLOBAL field allows you to select global parameters (parameters that apply to the entire...
  • Page 13: Bgm Playback From Usb Memory

    BGM Playback from USB Memory The LS9 features a USM memory recorder function that makes it easy to record the console’s internal signals to a USB memory, and play back audio files that have been saved to a USB memory. Files can be recorded to USB memory in MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3) format.
  • Page 14: User Defined Key Assignment

    USER DEFINED KEY Assignment The LS9 has 12 USER DEFINED KEYS to which you can freely assign a range of functions, allowing you to execute the assigned functions by simply pressing the corresponding keys� The USER ASSIGNED KEYS are initially assigned to default functions, but you can change these assignments as required via the SETUP page�...
  • Page 15: Connecting The Ls9 To A Computer

    Connecting the LS9 to a Computer Using a computer on which the LS9 Editor software has been installed you can edit and save LS9 scene memory and library data (offline editing). The LS9 can be connected to the computer via an Ethernet cable for data transfer and synchronization, allowing the computer to function as a remote controller for the LS9�...
  • Page 16: Network Setup

    Network Setup In order to use the LS9 Editor software it is necessary to make the appropriate settings on the LS9 console, the computer (the DME-N Network Driver), and the LS9 Editor software� (1) Computer Settings Set up the computer’s internet protocol (TCP/IP) by following the procedure outlined below�...
  • Page 17: Launching And Setting Up The Studio Manager/Ls9 Editor

    (1) Launch the YAMAHA Studio Manager either from the Programs menu or from the desktop shortcut� Select [Setup] from the Studio Manager [File] menu� Select “LS9” in the list on the left side of the window, then click the [Add] button� Confirm that “LS9”...
  • Page 18: Yamaha Technology

    MIX buses for stage monitoring, and one output from a MATRIX bus to feed a dressing-room system� That’s seven out of eight outputs assigned in a meaningful and practical way for the application� In a digital mixer like the LS9 that provides all the necessary dynamic, EQ, and effect processing built in, the OMNI OUT approach makes maximum use of the available space and resources while allowing the user to customize the console’s output...
  • Page 19 [1] ~ [8] to USER DEFINED KEYS [1] ~ [8], allowing you to instantly mute or un-mute any group by simply pressing the assigned key� The USER DEFINED KEYS are also a great way to control the LS9’s new USB Memory recorder function�...
  • Page 20 USB memory. Refer to page 105 of the Owner’s Manual for details. Yes. The card can be used, but the LS9 and card sampling rate will be either 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. Can outboard devices be inserted into the signal path? What kind of files are used by the USB Memory Recorder? An optional I/O card can be used for outboard inserts.
  • Page 21 Simply copy the downloaded “LS9Px_xx.PGM” file (“x_xx” is the version number) to the root directory of a USB memory (don’t put it in a folder), and connect the USB memory to the LS9 USB How do I switch between the MIX bus PRE and POST settings? connector while the LS9 power is off.
  • Page 22: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram...

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