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.