Introduction; Welcome; Accessories; About Utility Software - Yamaha CL5 Owner's Manual

Introduction

Welcome!

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,
please read this owner's manual carefully before operating
your console. After you have read the manual, keep it in a
safe place.

Accessories

• AC power cord
• Owner's Manual (this book)
• Dante Virtual Soundcard Token leaflet

About utility software

CL-series products can be used with a variety of utility
software.
• CL Editor
This software application enables you to set up and operate
the unit from a connected computer. You can also use the
application to back up console settings or set console
parameters without connecting the unit.
• Console File Converter
This software application enables you to convert Yamaha
PM5D, M7CL, or LS9 settings files to or from CL-series
setting files.
• CL StageMix
This software application enables you to control the unit
remotely from an iPad on a WiFi network.
Information about these software applications is available
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
above. In addition, refer to the installation guide that
comes with each downloaded application.

About firmware updates

This product enables you to update the unit firmware to
improve the operation, add functions, and correct possible
malfunctions. The following two types of firmware are
available for the unit.
• Console firmware
• Dante module firmware
You must update each type of firmware separately.
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
website.

About the Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual (this book)
This book primarily explains panel controls and functions
and basic operation of the CL series.
Reference Manual (PDF format;
downloadable from the website)
This book primarily explains details about functions,
effects parameters, and MIDI.
Using the PDF manual
The Reference Manual is an electronic file in PDF format.
You can read this book on a computer. Use Adobe® Reader®
to read this book on screen, search for words very quickly,
print specific pages, or click links to display sections of
special interest. The ability to search for words, or to follow
links directly to relevant sections in the document, are
helpful attributes of this electronic file format. We
encourage you to take advantage of these benefits.
You can download the latest Adobe Reader application
from the website listed below.
http://www.adobe.com/
Help file (XML file; downloadable from
the website)
You can read this Help file on the unit's screen. Install the
file on the unit, then press the Help button on the display to
view related sections.
You can download the Reference Manual and Help file
from the following website.
http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/

Conventions in this manual

In this manual, switch-type controls on the panel are called
"keys. " Control knobs on the panel are called "knobs. "
Some knobs rotate from a minimum value to a maximum
value, while others rotate endlessly.
Virtual buttons displayed on the screen are called "buttons, "
and virtual knobs are called "knobs. "
Controls located on the panel are enclosed in square
brackets [ ] (e.g., [CUE] key) to distinguish them from
virtual buttons and knobs displayed on screen. For certain
controls, the name of the section appears before the
brackets (e.g., SCENE MEMORY [STORE] key).
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