Important Safety Instructions 1. Read this manual thoroughly before using this unit. 2. Keep this manual for future reference. 3. Take notice of and comply with all warnings included in the user's manual or indicated on the appliance. 4. Follow all instructions included in this manual. 5.
Contents Introduction What's in the package? Features Top Panel Layout Rear Panel Layout Getting Started Connecting Your Qcon EX Controller iMap Software for Mac OS X Installing iMap Software for Windows iMap Qcon EX software panel Firmware upgrade Connections Specifications Services...
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the ICON Qcon EX Midi/Audio control surface. We sincerely trust this product will provide years of satisfactory service, but if anything is not to your complete satisfaction, we will endeavor to make things right. In these pages, you'll find a detailed description of the features of the Qcon EX, as well as a guided tour through its front and side panels, step-by-step instructions for its setup and use, and full specifications.
Features 8 touch-sensitive motorized channel faders 12-segments LED channels level metering 8 x dual function encoder knobs (Enter & rotate) 11-segments LED surrounding the encoders to indicate the rotating position. Large backlit LCD to display channel name, control values etc. for each channel Illuminated buttons for each channel including Rec-enable, Solo, Mute, Select and Monitor Expandable to 32-channels control surface with 3units of Qcon EX and a Qcon Pro.
Top Panel Layout Note: Function operates slightly difference between DAWs. Please refer to your DAW manual for each function and overlap the provided labeling template according to your current using DAW. The following description is based on the functions that operate in Apple Logic .
Dual function encoders The dual functioned encoder acting as a push-button and a rotary control. When an encoder is pressed, it may be used to change modes of operation or to change what appears in the display above the channel strips. When an encoder is rotated, depending on its assigned function, it can be used to adjust a channel's pan, send level, or plug-in parameters.
Tips: DAW button could not be activated if a DAW software is running. (Note: We will update Qcon EX firmware from time to time to support additional DAW apart from the current existing list. Please check our official website to download and upgrade your Qcon EX firmware).
“detect” the new hardware and notify you that it is ready to use. (Tip: We recommended that you use ICON's CubeHub USB hub, which allows you to connect up to 3 units of Qcon EX, if you are not connecting Qcon EX directly to your...
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(i.e. DAW mode selection is not needed if last mode is being used.) Setup your DAW Activate the ICON Qcon EX controller in your DAW or MIDI software using “MIDI Setup” or “MIDI Devices”. For Logic , Cubase and Nuendo , choose Mackie Control/HUI at the “Device List”.
Please follow the procedures below step-by-step to launch your iMap software to Mac OS X Insert the Utility CD in your CD-Rom and double click “Qcon EX iMap” icon. iMap Tips: By “drag and drop” the “Qcon EX iMap” icon into the “Applications” folder, you could create a “iMap”...
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Then click "Next" Diagram 4 Create a shortcut on your desktop Please untick the box if you do not want to place a shortcut icon on your desktop for iMap , otherwise click "Next" Diagram 5 iMap started to install The iMap installation has now started, wait for it to finish.
Please refer to P.10 for the firmware upgrade procedure. Firmware upgrade Step 1: Connect the ICON product using a USB connection. Press the “MIDI Device” button at the top to select your connected ICON product as the “MIDI In and Out” device at the pull-down menu.
Specifications Connector: USB connector (standard type) Power supply: 12V/6A DC Current consumption: 3A or less Weight: 4.7kg (10.3lb) Dimensions: 342(L) X 475(W) X 82(H) 13.5”(L) x 18.7”(W) x 3.2”(H)
3. Pack the unit in its original packaging including end card and box. This is very important. If you have lost the packaging, please make sure you have packed the unit properly. ICON is not responsible for any damage that occurs due to non-factory packing.
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