Yamaha MG 6FX User manual

MIXING CONSOLE
Owner’s Manual
Making the Most Of Your Mixer
Pages 6 to 18
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Precautions
—For safe operation—
WARNING
●
Connect this unit’s AC power adaptor only to an AC outlet of the
type stated in this Owner’s Manual or as marked on the unit.
Failure to do so is a fire and electrical shock hazard.
●
Do not allow water to enter this unit or allow the unit to become
wet. Fire or electrical shock may result.
● Do not place a container with liquid or small metal objects on
top of this unit. Liquid or metal objects inside this unit are a fire
and electrical shock hazard.
●
Do not place heavy objects, including this unit, on top of the
power cord. A damaged power cord is a fire and electrical shock
hazard. In particular, be careful not to place heavy objects on a
power cord covered by a carpet.
● Do not scratch, bend, twist, pull, or heat the power cord. A dam-
aged power cord is a fire and electrical shock hazard.
●
Do not remove the unit’s cover. You could receive an electrical
shock. If you think internal inspection, maintenance, or repair is
necessary, contact your dealer.
● Do not modify the unit. Doing so is a fire and electrical shock
hazard.
● If lightning begins to occur, turn off the power switch of the unit
as soon as possible, and unplug the power plug from the electri-
cal outlet.
●
If there is a possibility of lightning, do not touch the power plug
if it is still connected. Doing so may be an electrical shock haz-
ard.
●
Use only the included AC power adaptor (PA-30) for this unit.
Using other types may be a fire and electrical shock hazard.
● If the power cord is damaged (i.e., cut or a bare wire is exposed),
ask your dealer for a replacement. Using the unit with a damaged
power cord is a fire and electrical shock hazard.
●
Should this unit and AC adaptor be dropped or the cabinet be
damaged, turn the power switch off, remove the power plug from
the AC outlet, and contact your dealer. If you continue using the
unit without heeding this instruction, fire or electrical shock may
result.
●
If you notice any abnormality, such as smoke, odor, or noise, or
if a foreign object or liquid gets inside the unit, turn it off imme-
diately. Remove the power plug from the AC outlet. Consult your
dealer for repair. Using the unit in this condition is a fire and
electrical shock hazard.
CAUTION
●
Keep this unit away from the following locations:
- Locations exposed to oil splashes or steam, such as near cook-
ing stoves, humidifiers, etc.
- Unstable surfaces, such as a wobbly table or slope.
- Locations exposed to excessive heat, such as inside a car with
all the windows closed, or places that receive direct sunlight.
- Locations subject to excessive humidity or dust accumulation.
● Hold the power plug when disconnecting it from an AC outlet.
Never pull the cord. A damaged power cord is a potential fire and
electrical shock hazard.
●
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. Doing so is a
potential electrical shock hazard.
●
To relocate the unit, turn the power switch off, remove the power
plug from the AC outlet, and remove all connecting cables. Dam-
aged cables may cause fire or electrical shock.
●
Do not cover or wrap the AC power adaptor with a cloth or blan-
ket. Heat may build up under the cloth or blanket, melting the
case, or causing fire. Use only in a well-ventilated environment.
● If you know you will not use this unit for a log period of time,
such as when going on vacation, remove the power plug from the
AC outlet. Leaving it connected is a potential fire hazard.
Installation
Operation
In case an abnormality occurs during operation
Installation
Operation
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—For correct operation —
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XLR-type connectors are wired as follows
Pin 1: ground; Pin 2: hot (+); Pin 3: cold (–).
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INSERT TRS phone jacks are wired as follows
Sleeve: ground; Tip: send; Ring: return.
●
The performance of components with movable contacts—such
as switches, rotary controls, faders, and connectors—deteriorates
over time. While the rate of wear may vary greatly according to
usage conditions, some amount of wear is unavoidable. When
parts wear out, consult your dealer about appropriate replace-
ments.
●
Use of a mobile phone near this unit may induce noise. If noise
occurs, move the phone further from the unit.
Copying of commercially available music data and/or digital audio files, except for personal use, is strictly prohibited.
Illustrations in this manual are for explanatory purposes only, and may not match the actual appearance of the product during operation.
Company names and product names used in this Owner’s Manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B)
• This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd. (2 wires).
Connector pin assignments
Replacement of Consumable Parts
Interference from Cell Phones
● Always turn the power off when the mixer is not in use.
●
Even when the power switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still flowing to the mixer at the minimum level. When you are
not using the mixer for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM
Connecting the Plug and Cord
IMPORTANT. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
BLUE : NEUTRAL
BROWN : LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured makings identifying the terminals in your
plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug.
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions con-
tained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications
not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority,
granted by the FCC, to use the product.
2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories
and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.
Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all
installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void
your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.
3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with
the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B”
digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a
reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a
residential environment will not result in harmful interference with
other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio
frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the
instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference
harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance
with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will
not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the
source of interference, which can be determined by turning the
unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using
one of the following measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by
the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker
or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the
antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change
the lead-in to co-axial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results,
please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type
of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please
contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Divi-
sion, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620
The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed
by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
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Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the YAMAHA MG16/6FX mixing console. This mixing console
combines ease of operation with support for multiple usage environments, and is ideal for SR
setups, installed systems, and many other such applications.
Please read through this Owner’s Manual carefully before beginning use, so that you will be
able to take full advantage of this mixer’s superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation
for years to come.
● The MG16/6FX provides 16 input channels and mixes the sig-
nals into Stereo and Group outputs.
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With high-quality digital effects built in, the MG16/6FX can
deliver a wide range of sound variations even when used on its
own. It also includes an EFFECT SEND jack that can be used to
connect an external effector.
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The monitor includes a convenient C-R OUT jack. This jack can
be used to monitor the main Stereo output, the PFL signal, or the
Group 1-2 signals.
●
The mixer includes dual AUX SEND jacks and a single
RETURN jack. The two independent AUX buses may be used as
sends to external effectors and monitor systems.
●
Phantom power supply enables easy connection to condenser
microphones that run on external power.
●
The mixer provides channel-specific INSERT I/O jacks for input
channels 1 to 8. These jacks make it possible to insert different
effectors into different channels.
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Input channels 1 to 8, 9/10, and 11/12 are each equipped with
both an XLR mic input jack and a TRS phone-type line jack.
Input channels 13/14 and 15/16 are each equipped with both a
TRS line input jack and an RCA line input jack. This wide
assortment of connectors enables connection to many different
devices, from microphones to line-level devices to stereo-output
synthesizers.
Introduction ............................................................... 4
Features ............................................................... 4
Contents .............................................................. 4
Before Turning on the Mixer ................................. 5
Turning the Power On .......................................... 5
Making the Most Of Your Mixer ................................. 6
1 A Place For Everything and Everything
In Its Place ....................................................... 7
2 Where Your Signal Goes Once It’s Inside
the Box .......................................................... 10
3 The First Steps in Achieving Great Sound .... 11
4 External Effects, Monitor Mixes,
and Groups .................................................... 13
5 Making Better Mixes ...................................... 16
Front & Rear Panels ................................................ 19
Channel Control Section .................................... 19
Master Control Section ...................................... 21
Rear Input/Output Section ................................. 23
Setting Up ............................................................... 25
Setup Procedure ................................................ 25
Setup Examples ................................................ 25
Rack Mounting ................................................... 27
Appendix ................................................................. 28
Specifications .................................................... 28
Dimensional Diagrams ....................................... 30
Block Diagram and Level Diagram .................... 31
Features Contents
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(1) Be sure that the mixer’s power switch is in the STANDBY
position.
Use only the PA-30 adaptor included with this mixer.
Use of a different adaptor may result in equipment
damage, overheating, or fire.
(2) Connect the power adaptor to the AC ADAPTOR IN con-
nector ( 1 ) on the rear of the mixer, and then turn the fas-
tening ring clockwise (
2
) to secure the connection.
(3) Plug the power adaptor into a standard household power outlet.
• Be sure to unplug the adaptor from the outlet when
not using the mixer, or when there are lightning
storms in the area.
• To avoid generating unwanted noise, make sure
there is adequate distance between the power
adaptor and the mixer.
Press the mixer’s power switch to the ON position. When you are
ready to turn the power off, press the power switch to the
STANDBY position.
Note that trace current continues to flow while the
switch is in the STANDBY position. If you do not plan
to use the mixer again for a long while, please be sure
to unplug the adaptor from the wall outlet.
Before Turning on the Mixer
1
2
Turning the Power On
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