Yellowtec intellimix User manual

Intellimix Web Manual Control Unit
Figure 1: Control Unit 52-1190
Purpose of this Guide
This guide describes the Control Unit (type number 52-1190 Control Unit, short CTRL-Unit) and all the
Intellimix Control Unit’s settings. !
As the options given by so!ware extensions may change in the future,
we base this guide on the firmware version “intelli-8.1.11.00”. !
You can check the versioning the main menu Admin/System/System
Info: FW 5.5.11.0. More on that later.
The so!ware internally consists of multiple components. In detail:
The Base Unit Firmware (e.g. version 8.1.38), the Control Unit
Firmware (e.g. version 5.5.11.0) which also includes the PCB version,
the FPGA version and the G-Touch© Fader Firmware version. But
don’t worry too much about all the different versions.
The important file is named e.g. “intelli-8.1.11.0.fw8 which is the complete package:!
REMARK: The Intellimix2 So!ware consists of one file. Download the respective current version here: !
http://www.yellowtec.com/intellimix/downloads.html
While upgrading, the different firmware parts are automatically transferred to the memory areas of the
whole system. See also the section “Firmware Update” of the Intellimix Wizard Manual.
PLEASE NOTE: Safety instructions should be followed at all times!
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Table of Content
p. 6 Control Elements
Touchscreen
G-Touch© Fader
Pre-listening CUE
Channel ON
HOME
LSP/HP
SHIFT
TALK
Rotary Control
Rotary Push Button
p. 10 Channel Display in Detail
Source Selector and Channel Status Indicator
Single Level Indicator
Fab Four Rotary Area
Swipe Up Area
b-line Telephone Hybrid Control
Requirements
Assigning Control
Incoming Call
Taking a Call
Rejecting a Call / hanging up
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p. 15 Master Display in Detail
Monitor Selector
Rotary Area
Swipe Up Area
8-Channel Option
Requirements
8 Sources in 2 Layers
p. 18 What happens a!er the Start?
p. 19 First Steps
Assigning Sources
Individually renaming Sources
Fab Four Rotary Area
p. 21 Saving Settings
Snapshots
Snapshot Categories
Which Parameters are being saved?
Saving a Snapshot
Loading a Snapshot
Duplicating a Snapshot
Deleting a Snapshot
Renewing a Default Snapshot
Backup / Restore / Factory Defaults
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p. 27 User Administration
User Accounts
Administrator Login
Creating Users
User Login
Deleting Users
Additional System Options
p. 30 Restricting the User Menu
What does restriction mean?
Choosing Users
Defining Menu Restrictions
Channel Menu Functions
Main Menu Functions
Setting a Menu Restriction
Revoking a Menu Restriction
Defining Exceptions
Completing and Saving
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Control Elements
Touchscreen
The multipoint touchscreen serves the purpose to display, select and set up parameters. The display is
divided into four sections belonging to one channel each and one additional master display for
superior entries.
Figure 2: Default view
G-Touch© Fader
The four G-Touch© Fader resolve with 256 steps over a length of 120mm. Their control behavior is
based on those of a mechanical fader but is adjustable. In addition, the G-Touch© faders offer optional
comfort functions, e.g. Offset-, Snap-, Automatic- and RampUp-Mode. These functions are saved
automatically in a snapshot. Thus, they can be individually adjusted by each user.
The faders’ start threshold is -80dB by default but can be adjusted with the help of the Wizard
configuration tool.
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Pre-listening CUE
The CUE button serves to enter the pre-listening mode of the respective channel. Adjust the behavior
of the mode via the Wizard Configuration Tool. Multiple channels can be pre-listened simultaneously.
Channel ON
In combination with the position of the G-Touch© fader the channel on button has the function to turn
on the audio control of a channel. If the fader is moved above the starting threshold and the channel
ON is turned on (red), the audio of the channel source is added to your mix and the control of the
source is activated. Depending on your choice of fader mode (Kickstart or Automatic) the Channel ON
button is automatically turned on, if the fader is moved above the threshold level.
HOME
The HOME button brings you back to the default display view.!
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LSP/HP
The button for LSP/HP is designed to switch between the two monitoring way loudspeakers and
headphones. Their respective volume is saved. The current chosen option is displayed by a symbol
within the master display section.
SHIFT
The SHIFT button has two core functions:
1. In connection with the rotary encoder it can be used to refine the level resolutions. Meaning
you can use the rotary control in combination with pushing the SHIFT button to make finer
adjustments.
2. When using the so!ware keyboard, press the SHIFT button to switch over to capital letters.!
The SHIFT button is a locking pushbutton when pressed shortly, and a tentative one a!er prolonged
actuation of the button.
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TALK
The TALK button is being assigned with the help of the Wizard Configuration Tool. Its default function
covers the switch of a defined talk source into a return line.
Alternatively, you can define the TALK button by assigning a special function to it. This can be a
function other than the TALK function or a second function which is used in parallel manner to the
default one.
Rotary Control
The rotary control serves for adjusting the active parameter. There is only one parameter displayed at
the respective time. In combination with the SHIFT button the level resolution for every turn of the
rotary control is being refined. Thus, you can make rough or fine settings depending on what you
prefer at that moment.
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If no other parameter is being selected, the rotary encoder is adjusted to the monitoring volume
serving as a volume controller. Via LSP/HP button you can decide whether you control the
loudspeakers or your headphones.
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Figure 3: LSP Volume Control active
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Figure 4: Headphone Volume Control inactive
Rotary Push Button
The Rotary Push Button has two functions:
1. Accept value changes and close the FabFour selection
2. In 8 Fader Mode and if no other FabFour Paramter is open, select between Fader-Layer 1 or
Fader-Layer 2
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Channel Display in Detail
Source Selector and Channel Status Indicator
Tap the text within the Source Selector to call up a list covering all the available signal sources. Within
this list you can navigate by vertically swiping over the touch display. The sources are classified into
categories which can be adjusted via the Wizard Configuration Tool. In front of the category name you
find an icon which simplifies each source’s identification. A remark behind the source name shows to
which one of the four channels the source is already assigned to. If already assigned to a channel, the
respective source is blocked for further assignments. This means that every single signal source can
only be assigned to one channel at a time. To route a new source to a channel simply tap the source of
your choice within the list. When you finish assigning sources, you can leave the source selector by
tapping the text just like you did to enter the list or by using the HOME button.
The icon is being displayed in the le!upper corner of your display. Its background color changes to red
whenever the channel is activated. This is the case whenever the fader is moved above its start
threshold (-80dB) and the ON button is activated.
REMARK: To rename a source simply tap on the text field and keep holding it for about 2 seconds. A
so!ware keyboard will appear and you can enter a name of your choice. Cancel via ESC button,
confirm with RET or enter. The new name of the source will be saved in the snapshot.
Single Level Indicator
The Level Indicator is not a measurement tool. It shows the highest level of a !
channel source no matter if it has mono or stereo format. The Level Indicator !
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Source Selector +
Channel Status Indicator
Single Level Indicator
Fab Four Rotary Area
Swipe Up Area
Shows the chosen source.
Tap here to open source list.
Shows the source signal level.
Tap on one of the four
parameters to zoom in. Adjust
the value via rotary control or by
directly touching the screen.
Swipe up and the channel menu
is opened.

serves for targeting an input signal. It should reach up close to the first red dot !
to receive an optimal, distortion-free signal.
Fab Four Rotary Area
Here you can find four predefined parameter rotaries. If you prefer a different assignment, you can
separately determine new parameters for each source inside the channel menu. Simply save your
changes in a snapshot.
Tap one of the four rotaries to activate it and adjust its value by using the rotary encoder or directly via
touchscreen.
REMARK: Use the SHIFT button to refine the level of rotary motion to precisely adjust parameter
values.
Swipe Up Area
The upper (and lower) border area of the touchscreen serves for activating the sectoral menu. An
upright swipe from the lower display border towards the display center opens up the menu. A swipe
downwards closes the menu.
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b-line Telephon Hybrid Control
Requirements
From Intellimix Firmware 8.1.10 an integrated Yellowtec b-line Telephone Hybrid control is
available. Use it to operate up to two b-lines with the use of the Intellimix interface.
To be able to use this function it is necessary to load Intellimix with a configuration file (*.yim) with a
wizard from version 8.1.24. A!er doing so, you have access to full control over b-line via LAN interface.
To make use of it, please also read the description of the wizard as well as the b-line manual to learn
about the configurations which have to be set.
Assignment of Control
The b-line control has to be assigned to the Intellimix Control Unit within the channel menu.
Therefore, the audio source (e.g. Digital1) which is connected to a b-line device is placed on one of the
four channels. By SWIPING UP over the display frame from below you open the menu. Scroll down to
the menu item “Options” and select it by touching it.
This selection menu appears:
Via touch you can select either “Line1” or “Line2” to be assigned to control the audio source (e.g.
Digital1).
Only one of both controls can be assigned to a source simultaneously. In case the control had been
assigned to another source previously, it is being assigned otherwise now.
If you wish to undo an assignment, simply select the checked option again.!
Leave the channel menu by touching the HOME button.!
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Instead of your usual Fab Four your display now shows the b-line control:
Incoming Call
An incoming call is indicated by all the four touchscreen buttons DROP, PRETALK, HOLD and
ONAIR lighting up alternating in their active and passive colors.
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Taking a Call
Accept an incoming call by using the buttons PRETALK, HOLD or ONAIR. The status of the line will
be indicated according to your choice of option:
According to the configuration of b-line you can do preliminary talks (PRETALK), put the caller in
waiting position (HOLD) or assign hin to one of the channels (ONAIR).
Rejecting a Call / hanging up
To reject an incoming call or end an active conversation simply touch the DROP button on the
touchscreen.
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Master Display in Detail!
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Monitor Selector
The monitor selector shows the monitoring source which is chosen for loudspeaker and headphones.
By tapping the text you open the list. Within the list you can navigate by upright swiping. The activated
monitoring source is indicated by a check mark. Leave the monitor selector by tapping the headline
“MONITORING” or by pressing HOME.
Figure 5 : Monitor Selector
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PGM1
-20dB
Monitor Selector
Dual Level Indicator
Rotary Area
Swipe Up Area
Shows the chosen monitor source.
Tap here to open source list.
Mix PGM1 is shown.
Usually the headphone/speaker
volume control is shown. Select
with the LSP/HP button.
Swipe up and the main menu is
opened.

Rotary Area
Only a rotary is being displayed. Its function varies depending on the chosen monitoring destination
(LSP or HP). If the rotary is displayed in color, it can directly adjusted by turning the rotary encoder. If
the displayed rotary is greyed out, it is inactive which means that the rotary encoder is assigned to
another displayed (channel-) rotary.!
Swipe Up Area
The areas at the touchscreen’s lower (or upper) border area serve for entering the sectoral menu. An
upright swipe up from the lower are toward the center of the display opens the menu. Swipe down to
close it.
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8-Channel Option
Requirements
From Intellimix Firmware 8.1.11 an integrated 8-channel option is available. Use it to simultaneously
mix up to eight channels with the use of the Intellimix interface.
To be able to use this function it is necessary to adjust the configuration “number of faders” to
“8Faders” (hardware side) within the Intellimix wizard.
8 Sources in 2 Layers
By pressing the rotary control you can switch between the display of source 1-4 and 5-8 within the
Master Display Section. It is also possible to connect two Intellimix Control Units to one single
Intellimix Base Unit to be able to simultaneously adjust all eight channels by letting one Base Unit
display channel 1-4 and the other one channel 5-8.
Master Display while 8-channel operation and signals:
ON: At least one channel is turned on and the fader is opened
MIC: At least one microphone one is turned on and is opened
CUE: At least one channel is in pre-listening mode
TEL: Reacts to the logic trigger “Status Ringing Any” (see
wizard I/O settings
1234 5678: Show the overlying source assignment (channel 1-4
or channel 5-8)!
REMARK: 1234 5678 is only displayed within the 8-channel !
configuration.
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What happens a!er the Start?
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It takes the system approximately 30 seconds to initialize. Within this time frame Intellimix2 runs a self-
test. Immediately prior to the Intellimix2 being ready for use, the display shows a remark that Control
Unit und Base Unit interconnect.
Figure 6: Establishing a connection
A!erwards the display switches to default view:
Figure 7: Default view
REMARK: You can push the HOME button whenever you wish to return to this display stage.
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First Steps
Assigning Sources
In your interface’s default view you have the option to assign sources to the respective channels. Each
source can simultaneously only be assigned to the interface once.
To assign a source simply tap on the text field within the Source Selector of the respective channel. A
selection list will be displayed. Navigate by upright swiping.
Briefly press on one of the list entries to assign your chosen source to the channel.
The source will be displayed as the headline of the source selector as well as a remark in the source list
which shows that the source has been assigned to channel XY (e.g. CH1 at the end of a line with the
source name within the channel 1 list).
REMARK: Sourced that are already assigned to a channel can’t be assigned to another one
simultaneously. The already assigned source has to be set free to the source list’s pool. Do so by simply
replacing the assigned source by another one.
Leave the source list by tapping on the headline within the Source Selector.
Individually renaming Sources
There is a way to individually change the name of a source. This may be useful whenever you use e.g.
two telephones with the interface. Instead of the device name TEL1 you could then choose for
example the caller’s name.
Call the function by tapping and holding on the headline of the source selector. With the help of the
then displayed keypad you can enter a new source name.This name will be remaining until you turn off
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MIC1
MIC1
MIC2
MIC
CH1
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your Intellimix. If you save a snapshot, the title will be adopted.To rebuild the original name simply call
the rename-function again and press the field ORIG.LABEL.
Fab Four Rotary Area
Within the Fab Four Rotary Area allows you to drop parameters for quick access.
As standards the four rotaries are predefined, but you can individually adjust them for each source and
save them in a snapshot. If you redefine the rotary of a source, the other sources are not affected by
these changes. To redefine one of the four rotaries of the Fab Four Area enter the channel menu.
Therefore, vertically swipe from the lower edge of the channel display to its center. E.g. choose the
menu item “Input Param” for the input parameters to be displayed. Dependent upon the channel
specific source the list can be longer or shorter, depending on the available parameters.
Tap and hold one of the rotary symbols and the display will show the
text “Assign…”.
REMARK: Now you can assign the function of your choice to one of the !
Fab Fours by tapping on the respective rotary.
A!er assigning leave the “Inout Param.” menu by tapping on the !
headline (the arrow to the le!brings you back to the previous menu !
level). Leave the main menu by vertically swiping from the upper edge !
of the display to its center. Alternatively, press the HOME button to !
immediately get back to default view.
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