Yamaha TF5 Quick Manual
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DIGITAL MIXING CONSOLE
Quick Guide
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha TF5/TF3/TF1 Digital Mixing Console.
To take full advantage of the superior features and performance offered by
your TF-series console, and to enjoy years of trouble-free use, please read this
document carefully before operating your console.
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Page 1: Quick Guide
DIGITAL MIXING CONSOLE Quick Guide Thank you for choosing a Yamaha TF5/TF3/TF1 Digital Mixing Console. To take full advantage of the superior features and performance offered by your TF-series console, and to enjoy years of trouble-free use, please read this... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. Precautions ....................5 6-11 Display section ................. 16 6-12 STEREO/MASTER section ..............20 2. Introduction ....................7 6-13 iPad connector .................. 20 Intended user ..................7 6-14 USB connector .................. 20 Intended usage ................... 7 7. Setup ......................21 Included items .................. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
PRÉCAUTIONS CONCER- NANT LA SÉCURITÉ Lire ces instructions. Conserver ces instructions. Tenir compte de tous les avertissements. Suivre toutes les instructions. Ne pas utiliser ce produit à proximité d’eau. Nettoyer uniquement avec un chiffon propre et sec. Ne pas bloquer les orifices de ventilation. Installer l’appareil conformément aux instructions du fabricant. - Page 4 Modifications not expressly approved av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt Type of Equipment : Digital Mixing Console by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the fabrikantens instruktion. FCC, to use the product. Model Name : TF5/TF3/TF1 2.
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Page 5: Precautions
• When transporting or moving the device, always use two or from the outlet. Then have the device inspected by Yamaha more people. Attempting to lift the device by yourself may Always follow the basic precautions listed below to service personnel. -
Page 6: Saving Your Data
This symbol on the products, otherwise data retained in memory will be lost. When the packaging, and/or accompanying backup battery needs to be replaced, "Low Battery" or "No documents means that used Handling and maintenance Battery" will appear on the display. In this case, contact electrical and electronic products your Yamaha dealer and have qualified Yamaha service • Do not use the device in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo should not be mixed with general personnel replace the backup battery. The average life of equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. household waste. the backup battery is approximately five years, depending Otherwise, the device, TV, or radio may generate noise. For proper treatment, recovery and on operating conditions. recycling of old products, please • Do not expose the device to excessive dust or vibration, take them to applicable collection * The follow data are retained by the backup battery. -
Page 7: Introduction
2-3 Included items • TF mobile control application Accessories This app allows you to remote control your TF-series • AC power cord console using an iPad and a Wi-Fi connection. • Quick Guide (this document) • Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver 2-4 Documentation This driver software is required when connecting the console to your computer. It supports up to 34 Quick Guide (this document) channels of audio input and 34 channels of audio This document primarily explains panel controls, output. functions, and basic operation of the product. Reference Manual (PDF; downloadable from Information about the software described here is available on the Yamaha Pro Audio website. -
Page 8: Workflow Overview
3. Workflow Overview Here's a brief overview of how to start mixing using a Presets. Connect your inputs and outputs Connect Use Presets to Set Up Each Channel Connect your inputs and outputs Set up each channel Connect the instruments and mics. > Step 1 > Step 2 Connect output devices such as powered speakers. Select a channel by pressing its [SEL] key Press the Library key ( ) to access the Input and output settings are ready to go when the... -
Page 9: Adjust The Mix
Workflow Overview Adjust the Mix Save Your Settings Adjust the overall balance of the mix Save your settings After adjusting each channel, adjust the overall balance You can save your entire mix setup as a Scene. of the mix while doing a sound check. While listening to (SCENE window g page 18) the main speakers, pay attention to the overall sound If several bands are performing on the same stage, or quality, the balance of each instrument, the volume of if a single performer’s mix or audio sources vary greatly each performer's monitor, and the amount of effects from song to song, you can save a complete mix setup applied to each instrument. for each band or each song as a Scene, and easily What is a "Preset"? switch between Scenes. • Adjusting SENDS ON FADER for the level sent to A Preset is a file stored in the Library that You can also save individual channel setups by AUX for each channel (page 16) contains channel settings such as the type overwriting existing Presets or by saving them as new • Muting all input channels or effects (page 15) -
Page 10: Panels
4. Panels 4-1 Top panel The top panel of TF Series consoles is divided into the following sections. ① ⑬ ② ⑪ ③ ⑭ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ 1 Channel Strip section (page 14) 2 ST IN (stereo input) section (page 14) 3 FX (effects) section (page 15) 4 USER DEFINED KEYS section (page 15) 5 MUTE section (page 15) ⑩... -
Page 11: Rear Panel
CD player or other line level device. These jacks are USB connector used to connect the console to a to a power outlet, first connect the power cord to the unbalanced female RCA jacks. Nominal input level is computer, allowing the console to function as an audio console, then connect the power cord to the power -10 dBV. interface. Supports input and output for 34 channels outlet. of 48 kHz, 24-bit audio. When using with a computer 3 INPUT jacks running Microsoft Windows, the Yamaha Steinberg CAUTION Combination jacks that support both XLR and TRS USB Driver is required. phone connectors. Use these jacks to connect mics • Make sure the unit is turned off before connecting and instruments. Nominal input level is -62 dBu to 6 FOOT SW jack or disconnecting the power cord. +10 dBu. The head amp setting for each jack is saved Used for connecting an optional FC5 foot switch. You •... -
Page 12: Connections
5. Connections 5-1 Connecting inputs Default signal routing for each channel ANALOG INPUT CHANNEL CH 1 INPUT 1 INPUT 1 INPUT 1 CH 16 INPUT 16 INPUT 16 INPUT 16 CH 17 INPUT 17 INPUT 17 INPUT 1 CH 24 INPUT 24 INPUT 24 INPUT 8 CH 25 INPUT 25 INPUT 1 INPUT 9 Electric guitar or bass CH 32 INPUT 32 INPUT 8 INPUT 16 CH 33 INPUT 1... -
Page 13: Connecting Outputs
Connections 5-2 Connecting outputs Default signal routing for each output jack OMNI OUT 1 AUX1 OUT OMNI OUT 2 AUX2 OUT OMNI OUT 12 AUX12 OUT OMNI OUT 13 MONITOR L OUT OMNI OUT 14 MONITOR R OUT Powered speakers (floor monitors) OMNI OUT 15 (L) STEREO L OUT OMNI OUT 16 (R) STEREO R OUT Each OMNI OUT jack is configured by default to output a bus. You can change the bus that is output on the SYSTEM OMNI OUT PATCH screen. The OMNI OUT jacks can be configured to output the following signals. AUX1–AUX20, STEREO L, STEREO R, SUB, MONITOR L, MONITOR R, NO ASSIGN (no output signal assigned). Powered speakers (front speakers) TF series Quick Guide - 13 -... -
Page 14: Controls And Functions
4 [ON] key This section controls the stereo inputs. Turns the corresponding ST IN channel on and off. ST IN1 is used as the playback channel for iOS devices The key lights when the channel is on. In SENDS ON connected to the iPad connector or audio files stored in FADER mode, turns the signal sent to the AUX or FX the connected USB storage device. bus on and off. ST IN2 is used as the playback channel for signals received from the USB TO HOST connector (USB 5 [LEVEL] knob IN33/34). Adjusts the signal level of the corresponding ST IN 1 [SEL] key You can switch the input signals for both ST IN1 and ST channel. In SENDS ON FADER mode, adjusts the Used to select the channel that you will control. IN2 from the INPUT screen. signal sent to the AUX or FX bus. Pressing this key will cause the key to light, which indicates that you can control the channel on the HINT display. For stereo channels, you can press the [SEL] For TF5 and TF3 consoles, ST IN can also be controlled using key to switch between controlling the left and right INPUT 2 in the FADER BANK. channel of the stereo pair. TF series Quick Guide - 14 -... -
Page 15: Fx Section
1 [PHONES] jack HINT This headphones jack is used to monitor signals For TF5 and TF3 consoles, FX can also be controlled using INPUT You can remove certain input and FX channels from the mute selected for MONITOR or CUE. -
Page 16: Fader Bank Section
Controls and functions 6-10 1 [SENDS ON FADER] keys FADER BANK section SENDS ON FADER section Press a key to set the corresponding bus to SENDS Allows you to quickly assign different channels to the Switches each channel strip to temporarily control the ON FADER mode. - Page 17 Controls and functions • Changing screens • Adjusting the Q (steepness) of the EQ [TOUCH AND TURN] knob The screen switches when you touch an on-screen When in manual mode on the EQ screen, select one button. of the handles and pinch in or out to adjust the Q. You can touch an area of the screen to select that area, then touch it again to switch to the configuration screen for that area.
- Page 18 Controls and functions Displaying the configuration screens While viewing the OVERVIEW screen, you can double-touch an area of a channel to switch to that area's configuration screen. While viewing a configuration screen, you can easily switch to another area by touching the desired area in the left side of the screen. To return to the OVERVIEW screen, press the Home key ( ) below the display.
- Page 19 Controls and functions You can view the following screens by touching the buttons in the OVERVIEW screen. To return to the OVERVIEW screen, press the Home key ( ) below the display. CUE/MONITOR/OSCILLATOR METER Used to manage CUE/monitor source and Displays the input and output level.
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Page 20: Stereo/Master Section
For information about compatible iOS devices, visit the ① 2 [CUE] key Yamaha pro audio website. Used as the cue monitor key for the corresponding http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ STEREO channel. The key lights when the CUE is on. ②... -
Page 21: Setup
7. Setup 7-3 Attaching the optional Rack Mount This section explains how to set up the TF series When finished, touch [OK]. console the first time you turn it on. Kit (RK5014) (TF1 only) Press the Home key ( The procedure is the same for the left and right sides 7-1 Setting the internal clock The OVERVIEW screen is displayed. -
Page 22: Specifications
Pro Audio Department, Yamaha Corporation The source code will be provided at no charge; however, we may require you to reimburse Yamaha for the cost of delivering the source code to you. The source code can be downloaded by visiting the following URL: http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/... - Page 23 Vertragshändlern in den jeweiligen Bestimmungsländern erhältlich. Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou au distributeur le plus proche Para detalles sobre productos, contacte su tienda Yamaha más cercana o el distribuidor autorizado que se de vous figurant dans la liste suivante.
- Page 24 Yamaha Pro Audio global website http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ Yamaha Manual Library http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual Manual Development Department © 2015 Yamaha Corporation Published 01/2015 CRZC*.*-01A0 Printed in Indonesia ZK76230...