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Yamaha PM4000 Operating Manual (132 pages)
Yamaha Professional Audio Mixing Console Operating Manual
Brand:
Yamaha
| Category:
Music Mixer
| Size: 5.66 MB
Table of Contents
How to Use this Manual
4
Table of Contents
5
Page Sect. Title
5
Section 1. Introduction
7
Section 2. Brief Operating Instructions
12
PM4000 Front Panel Features
12
The Standard Monaural Input Module
12
The Stereo Input Module
18
The Master Module
24
The Stereo Master Module
28
The TB (Talkback) Module
30
The Monitor Module
33
The Meter Bridge
36
PM4000 Rear Panel Features
38
The PW4000 Power Supply
45
Section 3. Specifications
47
PM4000 Mixing Console General Specifications
48
PW4000 Power Supply Specifications
49
Dimensional Drawings
51
Block Diagrams
54
Section 4. Installation Notes
60
Planning an Installation
61
Power Mains
61
Verify the Correct Mains Voltage
61
Ensure There Is a Good Earth Ground
61
How to Obtain a Safety Ground When Using a 2-Wire Outlet
62
Improperly Wired AC Outlets: Lifted Grounds
63
Improperly Wired AC Outlets: Lifted Neutral
63
AC Safety Tips
64
Power Source Integrity
64
Turn-On Sequencing
64
Ground Loops
66
Basic Grounding Techniques
67
Balanced Lines and Ground Lift Switches
68
Audio Connectors and Cables
69
Types of Cable to Use
70
Cable Layout
70
Balanced Versus Unbalanced Wiring
70
The Pro's and Con's of Input Transformers
73
Noise and Losses in Low and High
74
Impedance Lines
74
Direct Boxes
75
Passive Guitar Direct Box
75
Active Guitar Direct Box
77
Configuring Equipment Racks
77
Section 5. Gain Structure and Levels
80
Standard Operating Levels
80
Dynamic Range and Headroom
81
What Is Dynamic Range
81
A Discussion of Headroom
81
What Happens When the Program Source Has Wider Dynamics than the Sound Equipment
81
A General Approach to Setting Levels in a Sound System
83
How to Select a Headroom Value and Adjust Levels Accordingly
83
Gain Overlap and Headroom
85
Section 6. Optional Functions
86
Removing and Installing a Module
88
Mono Input Direct out Jack: Pre-Fader or Post-Fader (Switch) Pre-ON or Post-ON Switch (Jumper)
89
Mono Input Aux Sends: Pre Fader & EQ or Pre Fader/Post EQ
90
Mono Input Cue/Solo Switch: Pre-Fader or Follow MT PRE Switch
91
Stereo Input Cue/Solo Switch: Pre-Fader or Follow MT PRE Switch
92
Mono & Stereo Input Channel MT PRE Switch: Pre- or Post-ON Switch
93
Stereo Input Channel Insert In/Out Jacks: Pre-EQ or Post-EQ
94
Stereo Input Channel Aux Sends
96
Stereo Input Channel Stereo
97
Stereo Input Channel Feed to Monitor
98
Module ST in 3 or ST in
98
Phase Switch Function: Change Polarity of
99
Stereo Input Module: Output Enable
100
Master Module: Group-To-Matrix Assigned
101
Stereo Master to Matrix ST Bus: Pre or Post
102
Installation of Optional Input Transformers
103
Hints on Circuitry for Remote Control of
104
Section 7. Operating Notes and Hints
106
Console Gain Structure
107
What Is the Proper Gain Structure
107
What Affects Gain Structure
107
Establishing the Correct Input Channel Settings
107
Establishing the Correct Group Master Settings
108
Establishing the Correct Aux Send Master Settings
108
Establishing the Correct MIX Matrix Settings
108
Establishing the Correct Aux Return Settings
109
How VCA Control Affects Gain Structure
109
Channel Muting and Gain Structure
110
Further Hints & Conceptual Notes
110
What Is a VCA, and Why Is It Used
110
The Distinction between the Group Busses and the VCA Master "Groups
110
Using the Channel Insert in Jack as a Line Input
113
Understanding and Using the MIX Matrix
113
The MIX Matrix in General Sound Reinforcement
115
Using the Matrix Sub Inputs for Effects
115
Uses of the Matrix to Pre-MIX Scenes
116
Understanding and Use of the Master Mute Function
116
Stereo Panning to the Eight Group Mixing Busses
118
Section 8. Applications
119
General
120
Theatre
120
Production
120
Post Production
121
Video
121
Sound Reinforcement
122
Setup Concepts
122
Deriving a Stereo MIX from Groups
122
The MIX Matrix Allows the 8 Groups Plus
123
How to Get 5 Independent Stereo Mixes or
123
How to Use the VCA Masters Plus the
125
Using more than One VCA Master to Control the same Input Channels in Order to Handle Overlapping Scenes
126
Section 9. Maintenance
127
Cleaning the Console
128
The Console and Power Supply Exterior
128
Power Supply Air Filters
128
Pots and Faders
128
The Console Interior
128
Meter Lamp Replacement
129
Where to Check if There Is no Output
129
What to Do in Case of Trouble
130
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