JLCooper Electronics CS-102 User manual

Owner's Manual
CS-102
Professional Control Station
User's Manual Third Edition
©1997-2002 JLCooper Electronics
142 Arena Street • El Segundo, CA 90245 U.S.A

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CS10/2 User’s Manual Third Edition
Part Number for this manual is 932059
©1998-2002 JLCooper Electronics • 142 Arena Street • El Segundo, CA 90245
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Greetings
Thank you for purchasing the JLCooper CS-102Professional
Control Station. This product was engineered to be the
definitive control interface for digital audio production.
The CS-102provides real, hands on control for mixing and
editing on Digital Audio Workstations.
The CS-102 is recognized by systems from Digidesign, Spectral,
Sonic Solutions, Radio Computing Services, Studio Audio and
Video Ltd., Soundscape Digital Technology Ltd., Merging
Technologies, and others.
The CS-102is also a powerful tool for controlling sequencing
software such as Mark of the Unicorn's Performer , Opcode's
Vision, and other software with on-screen faders.
In addition, CS-102 may be combined with optional CS-10x
Expanders, to create a larger control console with more faders
and buttons.
Please send in your product registration card right away, so
that we may notify you in the future of any new accessories,
related products, or software updates as they become
available.
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Table of Contents
Optional Accessories: CS-10x................................. 5
Hardware Setup...................................................... 6
Software Setup........................................................ 8
Some Basic Control Station Principles ..................10
CS-102and Spectral's Prismatica ...........................12
CS-102with Digidesign's Pro Tools 3 and 4..........19
CS-102with Mark of the Unicorn's Performer ......26
CS-102with Opcode's Vision ................................28
Technical Information ...........................................30
Warranty and Service.............................................32
CS-10x Expander Manual ......................................33
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Optional Accessories
To add even more power and functionality to your CS-102,
JLCooper makes the CS-10xExpander .
CS-10xExpander
Each CS-10x features 8 additional long throw faders, to expand
your CS-102 into a larger console. You can add up to seven
CS-10xExpanders, for total control of up to 64 faders.
The CS-10xis attractively sculpted to match your CS-102, and
fastens securely to the right side, presenting the appearance of
a single large control console.
Contact JLCooper or your dealer for more information about
CS-10x.
(The CS-10X manual is included after this manual for your
convenience Also, please note that this manual will work for
the older model CS-10 unit as the controls and mappings are
identical).
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Hardware Setup
The CS-102is a MIDI controller that connects to the Macintosh
or PC via a MIDI Interface.
The CS-102is compatible with nearly all MIDI software. On the
CS-102 itself, there is nothing to set up, nothing to program. In
fact, for some applications such as MIDI sequencers, all you
will need is a single MIDI cable from the output of the CS-102,
to the input of the computer's MIDI interface.
Some Applications Require Both MIDI In and Out
The CS-102 does not turn on its own LEDs, aside from the brief
light show on power up. Some systems (including those made
by Digidesign and Spectral) send special commands into the
CS-102 causing it to light its LEDs.
In these applications, it is important to have two-way MIDI
communication with the host system, that is, both MIDI In and
MIDI out.
To connect the CS-102:
➤First Position the CS-102in a convenient location.
➤Connect the CS-102's MIDI Out to the MIDI In of the
computer's MIDI interface.
➤Connect the CS-102's MIDI In to the MIDI Out of the
computer's MIDI interface.
➤Connect the External Power Supply
Power is supplied by an external transformer.
It is rated at 9 VDC, 500 mA. The center conductor is positive.
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➤Connect a Foot Switch (Optional)
An optional, user-supplied foot switch may be plugged into the
FOOT SWITCH jack on the back of the CS-102, to provide
hands-free Play / Stop operation. The switch should be a
momentary type, though is does not matter whether it is
"normally open" or "normally closed".
The computer inside the CS-102can automatically sense
whether the switch is a “normally open” or “normally closed”
type. So virtually any momentary contact switch will work. If a
switch is to be used, it must be plugged in before power is
turned on so that CS-102can “read” the switch to determine
what type it is.
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Software Setup
Know Your System before Connecting the CS-102
From the standpoint of the CS-102, it is very simple to connect.
But from the standpoint of the host system, it may be difficult
to configure. You will need to possess knowledge (or have
access to someone with knowledge) of your particular system.
In the early days of MIDI, many software applications had a
simple dialogue which would configure MIDI communication
with a single mouse click. Today's configurations allow for
many variables, because each studio is unique.
Variables in the Macintosh world include OMS, FreeMIDI, MIDI
Manager, Standard and High-Speed Interfaces, Interfaces with
MIDI Patch Bays, etc. In the PC and Windows world, you must
contend with installing and configuring MIDI cards and drivers.
JLCooper technical support will not likely be able to provide
specific information regarding the variables catalogued above.
You must become familiar with the owners manuals of your
own system in order to know how to configure it to respond to
the CS-102.
The following general technical notes may be helpful to
Macintosh users configuring OMS or FreeMIDI.
For OMS and FreeMIDI Users
Every time you introduce a new piece of equipment into your
system, you need to change your OMS or FreeMIDI Setup.
While the procedures for using OMS and FreeMIDI are beyond
the scope of this manual, we can give you some basic
information about the CS-102 to help get you started. You may
need this information to know how to create a "new device".
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The CS-102is a Controller. It sends MIDI Controller commands
on MIDI Channel 16. It receives MIDI System Exclusive
commands. The System Exclusive commands have no "ID#."
For a basic studio setup, after creating a new device, connect
the input and the output to the interface. Be sure to Save this
setup.
The following illustrations show an example of a minimal
FreeMIDI configuration with a standard interface. Please refer
to your OMS or FreeMIDI manuals for more specific
information about how to create a studio setup.
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Some Basic Control
Station Principles
CS-102Controls
Pushing a switch, or moving the wheel, sliders, or knobs,
causes MIDI Continuous Controller Commands to be sent.
Your Digital Audio Workstation software responds to the MIDI
Continuous Controller Commands, by moving on-screen
faders, jogging through audio files, activating transport
controls, etc.
Some software applications respond to every CS-102 control,
others respond to a limited set of controls. It is up to the
developer of the software to determine which features may be
remotely controlled by MIDI.
The common denominator is that nearly all MIDI-controllable
Digital Audio Workstations feature the ability to control
transports, that is, Play, Stop, Fast Forward, Rewind, and
Record.
Most applications have faders on-screen for mixing, and jog or
shuttle audio file playback.
Some applications have on-screen controls that the user can
"map". That means that the user can select and personalize
how the CS-102 will control the software.
In such systems the eight faders do not necessary always have
to be used only to mix eight tracks. The same eight faders may
be used to mix more than eight tracks.
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CS-102LEDs
When you first turn on your CS-102, the LEDs light up in a
sequence to show that the unit is on.
Pressing the switches will not result in any of the LEDs turning
on. This is perfectly normal operation.
The CS-102does not have the capability of lighting its own
LEDs, other than at power-up. The CS-102 lights its LEDs only in
response to the reception of certain special MIDI commands
from your software.
This is an intentional design feature that allows software
developers to determine what actions will cause the LEDs to
light. Some software applications send commands to light up
the CS-102LEDs, others do not.
Generally, the documentation or Read Me files that came with
your application will show you which features can be
controlled, and also if the CS-102 LEDs are supported by the
application.
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CS-102and Spectral's
Prismatica
The following technical support notes are an edited version of
the CS-10 text file included with Spectral's Prisma and
Prismatica software, and are re-printed by permission.
Though AudioEngine is named exclusively in these operation
notes, they also apply to current software (i.e. Prismatica).
The JLCooper CS-102 provides tactile control over various
features of Spectral’s AudioEngine software. As bidirectional
MIDI is required to run the CS-102, it is important that only one
application running under Windows be using the CS-102 at
once.
AudioEngine provides an option switch for disabling/enabling
CS-102 control.
Hardware Connection
Referring to the hookup instructions, both MIDI in and MIDI
out connections are required for proper operation.
Should the CS-102 become disconnected or powered-down
during use, re-connection can be made without rebooting the
application. However, the LEDs on the CS-102 will not
represent the current state until controls are moved on the
CS-102 .
General Implementation
With the exception of the function keys and cross-pattern keys
above the wheel, the actions of the CS-102 are pre-configured
and not adjustable. AudioEngine uses all the controls, except 5
of the 6 rotary knobs (all but the Pan control). These 5 knobs
have no application to the current AudioEngine program.
Except for the function keys, and cross-pattern keys above the
wheel, each control is used in a specific window of the 12

The faders, pan knob, mute buttons, and mode selector
exclusively control the Mixer Window. They function whether
the Mixer Window is visible or not. The shift key is used in
conjunction with these controls. The two digit LED display and
null lights are also used exclusively by the mixer window.
The transport controls, scrub wheel, and wheel buttons are
used exclusively by the Tapedeck Window. They function
whether the Tapedeck Window is visible or not. The shift key
is used in conjunction with these controls.
User-Definable Keys
The function keys and the cross-pattern keys above the wheel
are configured using the Assign Hot Key Window in
AudioEngine. They can be configured to operate any
AudioEngine command. They can also be assigned to one of
the Window Independent Commands. These commands such
as “Scroll Page Up” and “Delete” are different commands
depending on which AudioEngine window is currently active.
The shift key is used in conjunction with these controls to
double the number of configurable buttons.
Mixer Controls
The CS-102 provides 8 faders and multi-function channel
buttons as wheel as 6 “floating” rotary controls that operate on
a selected channel. They control the mixer whether the Mixer
Window is visible or not. Updates to the Mixer Window are
animated in the window as they occur. There may be some
delay in graphics, however, depending on computer speed,
etc. The actual audible changes occurs immediately.
Faders
The faders operate at all times and control the volume faders of
the first 8 channels of the mixer. Holding the shift key down
allows the faders to control the second 8 channels of the
mixer, channels 9-16. AudioEngine has internal de-zippering
to smooth the fader movements.
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As AudioEngine does not have a way to inquire as to the
current fader positions of the CS-102, movement of the faders
can cause a large jump in the volume if the position of the
fader does not closely match the Mixer Windows
representations of the faders. Because of this a position
matching method is provided. See Null Mode operation below.
Channel Buttons
Channel buttons exist on the CS-102, one for each fader. These
buttons provide different functionality dependent on the mode
selected. There are 4 modes, Solo, Mute, Locate, and Select.
The mode is chosen by the mode select button and is indicated
by a CS-102 LED. There is an LED for each channel button
which displays the state of that channel button and changes
with the mode.
Solo Mode
When the Solo Mode is selected, hitting the channel button
toggles the solo state for that channel. The solo state is
indicated for each channel with the LED’s as long as the Solo
Mode is selected. Normally, the channel buttons and LED’s
operate the solo state for the first 8 channels of the mixer. If the
shift key is held down, there is control over the second 8
channels, channel 9-16.
Mute Mode
When the Mute Mode is selected, hitting the channel button
toggles the state for that channel. The mute state is indicated
for each channel with the LEDs as long as the Mute Mode is
selected. Normally, the channel buttons and LED’s operate the
mute state for the first 8 channels of the mixer. If the shift key is
held down, there is control over the second 8 channels,
channel 9-16.
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Locate
Currently locate is not implemented as AudioEngine provides
256 lettered locate markers and this does not directly cross to
CS-102 functionality.
Select
When Select Mode is enabled, the user can choose which
channel (1-16) the floating rotary knobs will control. With
Select Mode, hitting a channel button chooses that channel as
the selected one. If the shift key is held down during this
operation, channels 9-16 can be selected. The selected channel
is indicated by both the channel’s LED and the 2 digit LED
display.
There is a faster way to change the selected channel and that is
by moving the fader for that channel. As a fader is moved, note
that the 2 digit LED display immediately changes. Because of
MIDI clogging concerns, moving a fader while in Select Mode
immediately changes the channel button’s mode to the unused
Locate Mode. This reduces the amount of communication
required to update CS-102 LEDs when doing heavy fader
movement.
Null Mode
Because it is possible for fader and rotary knob positions on
the CS-102 and in the AudioEngine software to become
different, it is necessary to provide a mechanism for matching
the CS-102control positions to the software’s actual levels. Null
Mode provides this.
To use Null Mode, choose Select Mode on the CS-102 and hold
the channel button down for the fader or rotary knob to match.
Use the shift key if necessary in order to access channels 9-16.
While holding down the select button, adjust the fader or
rotary knob in question. This operation will probably require
two hands.
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Note that while doing this, the fader does not update the Mixer
Window or the audio. However, the two null LEDs on the CS-
102 are enabled and indicate the direction of movement of the
fader required to match it to the position currently being used
by the software. When the position matches, both null LEDs
will come on. When the channel button is released, the normal
fader and rotary knob control then resumes. The mode will
then switch to the unused locate mode in order to keep MIDI
from being clogged.
Rotary Knobs
Of the 6 rotary knobs provided on the CS-102, only the Pan
control is currently used. It may be adjusted at any time and
controls the pan control in the Mixer Window for the currently
selected channel. See the description of the Select Mode
operation of the Channel Buttons below.
As AudioEngine does not have a way to inquire as to the
current rotary knob positions of the CS-102, movement of the
knobs can cause a large jump in the audio if the position of the
knob does not closely match the Mixer Window's
representation of the knob. Because of this a position matching
method is provided. See the Channel Button’s Null Mode
operation above.
Tapedeck Controls
The CS-10 provides 5 transport buttons, a scrub wheel, and 2
wheel buttons. They control the Tapedeck Window whether
the Tapedeck Window is visible or not. Updates to the
Tapedeck Window are animated in the window as they occur.
There may be some delay in graphics, however, depending on
computer speed, etc. The shift key is used with these controls
for added functionality.
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Transport Buttons
Rewind, fast forward, stop, play, and record buttons are
provided to remotely control the Tapedeck Window. These
buttons correspond directly to the tapedeck’s buttons. To
access the Return to Zero and Skip to Next Marker buttons, use
the shift key with the rewind and fast forward buttons
respectively. The scrub mode can be entered by using the shift
button in conjunction with the play button. The CS-102
provides a record LED which is lit whenever the record button
is activated.
Scrub Wheel
The scrub wheel is active only when the system is in scrub
mode or when stopped. In Scrub Mode it is used to scrub the
current position. When stopped it moves the current position
but does not scrub the audio. Scrubbing can be done in any
AudioEngine window.
Shuttle Buttons
The 2 buttons to the left and right of the scrub wheel on the
CS-102 are enabled when in Scrub Mode. They are used to
shuttle forward or in reverse at the speed configured in the
software. Used in combination with the scrub wheel they can
be very useful in quickly locating a position in the audio
material.
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Function and Cursor Keys
The function keys and the cross-pattern cursor keys above the
wheel are configured using the Assign Hot Key Window in
AudioEngine. They can be configured to operate any
AudioEngine command. They can also be assigned to one of
the Window Independent Commands.
These commands such as “Scroll Page Up” and “Delete” are
different commands depending on which AudioEngine
window is currently active. The shift key is used in conjunction
with these controls to double the number of configurable
buttons.
By default, the function keys duplicate the keyboard function
key defaults. The cross-pattern keys emulate the keyboard
cursor keys by default.
If a configured command brings up a dialog box, then it will
not be possible to use another key to bring up a different or
another copy of the same dialog box to the same window.
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CS-102and Digidesign's
Pro Tools 3 and 4
To configure Pro Tools 3.0 to respond to the CS-102, configure
serial ports by selecting Serial Ports from the Setup menu.
The settings illustrated are for example only. Your settings may
vary depending on your interface.
Next, select Peripherals from the Setup menu. Check CS-10.
lick OK, and Pro Tools sends a command to the CS-102,
causing the CS-102 to display, "Ki" . The SOLO LED turns on.
This indicates that the CS-102is receiving MIDI data from the
computer.
For Pro Tools 4, go to the next page.
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To configure Pro Tools 4 to respond to the CS-102, select
Peripherals from the Setups menu.
(The settings illustrated are for example only. Your settings
may vary depending upon your system.)
In the MIDI Controllers section, set the Type menu to CS-10.
The items in this menu are the so-called "Personality Files" that
reside in the Controllers folder inside the DAE folder.
If CS-10 does not appear in this menu, contact Digidesign.
Set Receive From CS-10 and Send To CS-10. The items in
this menu get their names from OMS. If CS-10 does not appear
here, check your OMS setup and interface settings.
If you have one CS-102(or CS-10), set # Ch's to 8.
If you have CS-10XExpanders, set # Ch's to the total number
of faders on the CS-102and CS-10X Expanders
Click OK, and Pro Tools sends a command to the CS-102,
causing the CS-102to display, "PA" . This indicates that the
CS-102is receiving MIDI data from the computer.
Pro Tools 4 features full support of the JLCooper CS-102.
Refer to their detailed Read Me file for operating instructions.
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