Yamaha STAGEPAS 250M Owner's Manual page 2

Quick Guide Quick Guide Quick Guide
Getting sound out of the system
Using the included speaker, set up the system and try it out.
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Connect the included speaker and your instruments to the mixer.
Connect the included speaker (500S) to the SPEAKER jack. Connect the sources (microphone, other
instruments) to the input jacks. For details, see "Connection Example."
Before connecting any devices, make sure to turn off the power for all devices (including microphones).
Also, before turning the power on or off, set the volume levels on all devices to minimum.
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NOTE: For best results when connecting an electric guitar or bass guitar to the mixer, use a direct box, preamp
(guitar amp), or amp simulator.
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Set the mixer's LEVEL controls and MASTER LEVEL control to the minimum (zero).
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Depending on the device used, set the MIC/LINE switch to MIC (
( ) as appropriate.
For low-level signals (such as that of microphones), set the switch to the MIC (
For high-level signals (such as keyboard instruments and audio equipment), set the switch to the
LINE ( ) position.
MIC MIC
LINE LINE
NOTE: When using a condenser microphone, set the PHANTOM switch to ON.
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Turning the power on
First, turn on the power to any connected devices, then turn the STAGEPAS 250M power on.
If you've connected powered speakers to the mixer, turn on the power of the mixer first, then the
powered speakers.
POWER
OFF ON
To avoid any loud, unexpected noise from the speakers, first turn on the power to those connected
devices that are closest to the sound source.
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Example: Sound source (CD player or instrument) → STAGEPAS 250M → (Power amplifier)
When turning off the power to the system, reverse the order described above.
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Set the MASTER LEVEL control to the optimum position (indicated by the arrow).
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While playing your instrument or singing into the microphone, adjust the
LEVEL control of the corresponding channel.
Adjust the LEVEL Control of the corresponding channel so that the "0" LED lights up momentarily.
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Use the MASTER LEVEL control to adjust the overall volume.
If the LIMITER indicator flashes continuously, the internal power amplifier section is being
excessively overloaded and may malfunction.
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Applying reverb or echo to the sound
Reverb recreates the warm ambience of an actual performance space, such as a concert hall or a
night club.
1
For each channel you want to apply reverb, set the corresponding REVERB
switch to ON ( ).
2
Use the REVERB control to adjust the overall reverb.
Connection Example 1 Connection Example 1 Connection Example 1
Included speaker Powered speaker
(500S) (Yamaha MSR250)
Instrument/device with stereo output
Microphone
Electric
guitar
L R
Computer
Headphones
(for recording)
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) or LINE
L R L R L
) position.
Connection Example 2 Connection Example 2 Connection Example 2
Main mixer
Headphones
Instrument/device with stereo output
Electric
guitar
L R
Included speaker Powered speaker
(500S) (Yamaha MSR250)
Microphone
L R
DI
L R L R L
OFF
Controls and Functions Controls and Functions Controls and Functions
(synthesizer, etc.)
CD player
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AC IN jack
Synthesizer Connect the included power cord here.
Be sure to use the included power
L R
cord. Use of other cords may result
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in malfunction, heat generation, or
fire.
Computer
(for playback)
2
POWER switch
L R
For turning the power to the mixer on and off.
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LEVEL meter
The LEVEL meter shows the level
of the output signal from the
R L R L R
SPEAKER jack.
L R
If the LIMITER flashes
continuously, the internal
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power amplifier section is
being excessively
overloaded and may
malfunction. Reduce the
output level with the
MASTER LEVEL control so
that the indicator flashes
only briefly on the highest
transient peaks.
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POWER indicator
This lights when the POWER switch
is ON. When the indicator flashes,
the protection circuit is operating.
Check that the speaker cable is
correctly connected to the mixer
and reapply the power.
1 2
(synthesizer, etc.)
CD Player
Synthesizer
L R
Computer
L R
R L R L R
L R
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CLICK switch
(for headphones)
Set this switch to ON to assign the
click/metronome sounds to only the
PHONES jack when the CLICK switch
at the channel 7/8 is ON.
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SPEECH/MUSIC switch
Set this switch to SPEECH (
the mixer settings and sound quality for
speech purposes and announcements.
Set this to MUSIC ( ) to optimize the mixer
for musical performance. The switch lights up
in yellow when it is set to MUSIC (
ON
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SPEAKER jack
(for included speaker 500S only) For connecting a guitar, microphone, keyboard or other instrument/device. Set the MIC/LINE switch to MIC
This outputs the mixed monaural L+R signal or LINE for channels 1, 2, depending on the level of the input signal.
channels from 1 to 9/10 and the level is adjusted XLR-type connectors are wired as follows (IEC60268 standard): pin 1: ground, pin 2: hot (+), and pin 3: cold (-).
with the MASTER LEVEL control. Connect only the
NOTE: On any given channel, you may use either XLR or phone jack, but not both. Please connect to only one of
included speaker (500S).
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ST LINK OUT R jack )
This outputs signals from R (even) channels only.
Input the left and right channels of a stereo signal into the respective odd and even channels of the mixer.
When inserting a plug to this jack, only signals from
These inputs are intended mainly for use with instruments and equipment having stereo outputs, such as a
the L (odd) channels are supplied to the SPEAKER
synthesizer or CD player.
jack. The output level is adjusted with the MASTER
NOTE: The channel 9/10 input provides two sets of jacks—both phone jacks and RCA-pin jacks. Either one of these
LEVEL control. Used with the SPEAKER jack, this lets
you output the signals in stereo from the speakers.
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PHONES jack
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This outputs the mixed signal channels from 1 to
Set this switch to MIC or LINE for channels 1, 2, depending on the level of the input signal. For low-level
9/10, and the level is adjusted with the PHONES
signals (such as that of microphones), set the switch to the MIC (
control. Connect a set of headphones here.
as keyboard instruments and audio equipment), set the switch to the LINE (
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ST SUB OUT L (MONO) / R jacks
These output the mixed signal channels from 1 to
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9/10, and the level is adjusted with the ST SUB
OUT control. You can use these jacks, for example,
to connect a main mixer. These impedance
balanced jacks allow a longer cable to be
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connected with the use of a balanced cable.
If you set the switch on, the mixer supplies phantom power on to the XLR mic input jacks on the channels 1, 2.
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ST SUB OUT control
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Determines the signal level output from the ST SUB
OUT jacks.
NOTE: The MASTER LEVEL control does not affect
the signal via the ST SUB OUT control.
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PHONES control
Determines the signal level output from the
PHONES jack.
NOTE: The MASTER LEVEL control does not affect
the signal via the PHONES control.
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LEVEL control
Use these controls to adjust the volume
balance among the various channels.
To reduce noise, set any LEVEL
controls on unused channels to
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the minimum.
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MASTER LEVEL Control
Determines the volume of the signal output
) to optimize
from the SPEAKER jack. This allows you to
adjust the overall volume without changing
the relative volume balance among the
various channels (made with the LEVEL
controls) or the tone settings (made with the
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Equalizer).
Channel input jacks (CH 1, 2)
these jacks on each channel.
Stereo channel input jacks (CH 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/10)
jacks may be used, but not both at the same time. Please connect to only one of these jacks on each
channel.
MIC/LINE switch
) position. For high-level signals (such
) position.
To avoid damage to speakers, be sure to turn off amplifiers (or powered speakers) before setting
this switch to MIC or LINE. We also recommend that you turn the MASTER LEVEL control to the
minimum setting before operating the switch, to avoid excessively loud noises that could cause
hearing loss or device damage.
PHANTOM switch
• Be sure to leave this switch OFF if the device or instrument that you are using does not require
phantom power.
• When using phantom power, do not connect any devices other than condenser microphones to
the XLR input jacks. Other devices may be damaged if connected to phantom power. This
precaution does not apply to balanced dynamic microphones, however, as these will not be
affected by phantom power.
• To avoid damage to speakers, be sure to turn off amplifiers (or powered speakers) before
turning this switch on or off. We also recommend that you turn the MASTER LEVEL control to
the minimum setting before operating the switch, to avoid excessively loud noises that could
cause hearing loss or device damage.
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LIMIT/COMP switch
Set this switch to COMP ( ) to apply compression,
or set it to LIMIT ( ) to apply limiting.
By compressing excessive peaks of input signals and
bringing up the level of overly soft parts, compression
raises the overall volume without introducing
distortion. Compression can be used to make a mix
sound louder and have more punch. The Limiter is
used to suppress excessive input signals and bring
them down to an adequate level. The switch lights up
in yellow when it is set to COMP ( ).
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Equalizer
HIGH: Determines the level of the high frequency band
for each channel. Rotating the knob clockwise boosts
the high frequencies and produces a clearer, crisper
sound. If you start getting feedback (a high-pitched
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squealing sound) or you want to make the sound softer
and less harsh, turn the knob counterclockwise slightly.
LOW: Determines the level of the low frequency band
for each channel. Rotating the knob clockwise boosts
the low frequencies and produces a deeper, warmer
sound. If you start getting feedback or you want to make
the sound less boomy, turn the knob counterclockwise
slightly.
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CLICK switch REVERB switch
(for headphones/speaker)
Set this switch to ON to recreate the rich ambience
Set this switch to ON to assign the
of various performance environments, such as a
click (metronome) sounds that sent
concert hall or a night club. The switch lights up in
to the channel 7/8 to the PHONES
green when REVERB is ON ( ).
jack, SPEAKER jack, and ST LINK
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OUT R jack, but not to the ST SUB
REVERB control
OUT jacks.
Determines the overall level of the reverb or echo
Setting this switch to ON lets the
that is applied to the output signal. For best results,
player monitor the click (metronome)
this level should not be set very high, to avoid
sounds of a sequencer or a
possible feedback and to prevent the sound from
synthesizer.
becoming "muddy" with too much reverb.