About This Manual; General Approach; The Pm5000 Models - Yamaha PM 5000 Owner's Manual

About This Manual

General Approach

Most of this manual is devoted to describing the features and functions of the various PM5000 modules.
Since the operational design of the PM5000 is based on familiar analog console principles, anyone who is
familiar with the PM4000 or similar consoles should be able to begin operating the PM5000 without
hesitation. New features and multi-module control operations will be described in column form.
The names of physical controls such as buttons and knobs will be shown in square brackets.
The manual is organized as follows:
■ PM5000 Overview (page 10)
The names and functions of the various sections of the console are broadly described in the context of
the console as a whole. Please read this section before continuing on to the details. This section
explains the console's overall internal signal flow and how it relates to external equipment.
■ The Sections and Modules (page 15)
Following the signal flow from input to output, the individual features and functions of each section
and module are described individually.
■ Scene Memory Functions (page 51)
Operation of the PM5000 scene memory functions, including storage of panel settings and motor fader
operations, is described here.
■ Utility Functions (page 56)
This section describes operation of the utility functions relating to overall system setup and
communication with external equipment.
■ Appendix (page 84)
Options, plugs and connectors, and other information for general operation and maintenance.
References, hints, and additional information will be provided throughout the text where appropriate.

The PM5000 Models

The PM5000 series includes three basic models, as described below:
■ PM5000-52C (52 input channels/center master)
■ PM5000-36 (36 input channels/right master)
■ PM5000-28 (28 input channels/right master)
For each model the number following "PM5000" refers to the total number of mono and stereo input
channels. The only actual difference between models is the number of mono input modules. All other
modules and configuration are the same. This manual applies to all three models.
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