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MCS-3000 Series
Quick Operation Reference
Media Command Stations
Entering and Exiting Utility Mode
User Reference Manual
Enter Utility Mode by pressing Shift and Assign.
Utility has three pages, selected with the right-most encoder.
Second Edition
Exit Utility Mode by pressing Assign.
Protect
When On, user cannot enter Assign Mode. Display alerts user
memory is protected when attempting to enter Assign Mode.
Dump
MCS-3800 Controller
Rotate encoder to initiate MIDI System Exclusive bulk data
dump
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Important: Quick Operation Reference Certain audio and video systems have been engineered to specifically support the MCS-3000 series. The MCS-3000 series Locate Mode was selected by the manufacturers of those systems to be their Storing a Locate by Capturing on the Fly. ideal, de facto control station. Simply press Set Locate while time code is coming in. The Locate Number will automatically increment. The Locate will automatically be named. Please review the owners manuals and “read me” files
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Quick Operation Reference Introduction More About Groups The MCS-3000 series of control stations are the most advanced When a master fader is moved down, all member faders reach control products ever from JLCooper Electronics. This family of minimum at the same time. products includes the 8 fader MCS-3800 Controller, the 4 fader MCS-3400 Controller, the MCS-3000X 8 fader Expander, and GMaster the Surround Panner Module. Turning GMaster on makes that one fader the Grand Master. Moving this fader
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Table of Contents Quick Operation Reference Introduction............................................................. 3 If 9 Pin or GPI Cards are Present, M Commands Include: Getting Started ......................................................... 7 • 9 Pin 1 (that is, turn 9 Pin card in Slot 1 on or off.) • 9 Pin 2 (that is, turn 9 Pin card in Slot 2 on or off.) This chapter discusses the MCS-3000 Series hardware, • GPI 1 (that is, turn GPI card in Slot 1 on or off.) describing the front and r
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The Mixer Section.................................................. 27 Quick Operation Reference This chapter discusses how to assign and use the motorized, Editable Parameters touch sensitive faders, their associated channel switches above Name the faders, select buttons and rotary encoders, Page and Bank Press the Cancel/Clear key in the Keypad to clear the name. buttons. Use the Cursor buttons to the left of the LCD to move the cursor. Turn the first encoder to dial in the letters and numbers
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The Function Buttons Section .............................. 65 Quick Operation Reference This chapter discusses how to use the assignable F buttons, W Buttons, the Cursor Buttons and M buttons. LCD Displays Encoder Names or Bank Name If a Page button is lit, the LCD shows the names of the five Attributes of Function Buttons ................................65 "Virtual Encoders". If these names have not edited, they are Assigning Function Buttons, an Overview ............. 67 "VKNOB1, VKNOB2, VKNO
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Quick Operation Reference Getting Started This chapter discusses the MCS-3000 Series hardware, Fader Wave Demo describing the front and rear panel controls, viewing the front Hold the UP cursor button while powering up the unit. panel in "sections", the displays and connectors, and how to Continue to hold it for about 3 seconds, until the demo starts. interconnect it into your system. Turn the power off to stop the demo. Front Panel Displays and Controls Memory Initialization To clear the memory
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Warranty JLCooper Electronics (“JLCooper”) warrants this product to be free of defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. This warranty is non-transferable and the benefits apply to the original owner. Proof of purchase in the form of an itemized sales receipt is required for warranty coverage. To receive service under this warranty, customers in the United States should contact the JLCooper factory and talk to a service technician. If necessary, a R
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The Transport Section The Transport Section is comprised primarily of the Transport Controls: Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop, Play and Record, and also the Jog / Shuttle mechanism. Other controls that can be considered part of the Transport Section include the Keypad, since once of its functions is to send Locate commands. The M buttons may be used to turn machines on and off, to determine, for example, which machines will go into Play when Play is pressed. The Shift button is included, because the
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Fader MIDI Chan Controller # Chan 1, Bank 1 14 00, etc. Chan 8, Bank 1 “ 07 Chan 1, Bank 1 “ 08, etc. Chan 8, Bank 2 “ 0F Chan 1, Bank 3 “ 10, etc. Chan 8, Bank 4 “ 3F Touch MIDI Chan Controller # Chan 1, Bank 1 13 00, etc. Chan 8, Bank 1 “ 07 Chan 1, Bank 1 “ 08, etc. Chan 8, Bank 2 “ 0F Chan 1, Bank 3 “ 10, etc. The System Section Chan 8, Bank 4 “ 3F The System Section is comprised of the Cursor Buttons, the Rotary Encoders, and the Assign Button. The Shift button is in
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Encoders MIDI Chan Controller# Rear Panel #1, Chan 1, Page 1, Bank 1 2 00, etc. MCS-3800 is shown, the MCS-3400 is similar. #5, Chan 1, Page 1, Bank 1 “ 04 #1, Chan 1, Page 2, Bank 1 “ 05, etc. #5, Chan 1, Page 8, Bank 1 “ 27 #1, Chan 2, Page 1, Bank 1 “ 28, etc. #5, Chan 2, Page 8, Bank 1 “ 4F From left to right we have: #1, Chan 3, Page 1, Bank 1 “ 50, etc. • MIDI In, MIDI Out #5, Chan 3, Page 8, Bank 1 “ 77 #1, Chan 4, Page 1, Bank 1 3 00, etc. • LCD Contrast Control #5, Chan 6, Page
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Switch MIDI Chan Controller# up 16 30 Shifted up 16 31 down 16 32 Shifted down 16 33 left 16 34 Shifted left 16 35 right 16 36 Shifted right 16 37 Mute Chan 1, Bank 1 15 00, etc. Mute Chan 8, Bank 1 “ 07 Solo Chan 1, Bank 1 “ 08, etc. Solo Chan 8, Bank 1 “ 0F Aux Chan 1, Bank 1 “ 10, etc. Aux Chan 8, Bank 1 “ 17 Sel Chan 1, Bank 1 “ 18, etc. Sel Chan 8, Bank 1 “ 1F Mute Chan 1, Bank 2 “ 20, etc. Mute Chan 1, Bank 3 “ 40, etc. Mute Chan 1, Bank 4 “ 60, etc. Sel Chan 8, Bank 4 “
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Initialization Expander Connection To clear the memory of the MCS-3800, and restore the Factory The MCS-3000X Expanders may be physically attached to the Preset settings, hold both the MCS-3400 or MCS-3800 Controller, forming a continuous UP and DOWN cursor buttons while powering up the unit. control surface. Initialized Settings From JLCooper, the MCS-3800 or MCS-3400's user-assignable memory is initialized to a “Factory Preset” set of (mainly) Controller messages on MIDI Channels 2 through 16.
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Mounting MCS-3000X Expander to Controller Technical Information Dimensions Important: Make All Connections with the Power Off. MCS-3800, without wrist rest and end bells: Turn the power off of all MCS-3000 units before proceeding. 20.15" x 9.75" x 2.00" Plan Work Area MCS-3400, without wrist rest and end bells: You will want to work at a spacious, well lit surface. 16.15" x 9.75" x 2.00" Spread a cloth on the surface to avoid scratching units. MCS-3000X, without wrist rest and end bells: Remove
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Time Code Display 3000X Expander Electrical Hookup The time code display responds to incoming SMPTE or MTC. If the incoming Time Code is drop frame, the Drop Frame Important: Make All Connections with the Power Off. indicator ("DF") will be lit. Turn the power off of all MCS-3000 units before proceeding. The 3000X (8 moving fader controller) can be used either: It also displays the last locate command sent. The time can also be displayed in Feet and Frames. (1) Connected to an MCS-3800 (or 3400)
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Set the Expander ID# Program Change Mode On the rear of the Expander is a small cluster of four switches, The Keypad has two modes of operation: known as DIP switches. Locate Mode and Program Change Mode. When the rear dip switch number 4 is up, that is, off, the 3 Press Shift and Locate (Mode) to alternately change from remaining switches are used to set the “ID” number of the Locate Mode to Program Change Mode. 3000X Expander. In Locate Mode, the LED display shows time code. These switches set
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Jog (2) To Use 3000X “Stand Alone” without an MCS-3800 Sets responsiveness of Jog Wheel. Range is 1 to 100. Set the rear DIP switch position #4 down (= ON) When controlling a digital audio workstation, there are several When the rear dip switch number 4 is down, that is, on, you factors that will affect the responsiveness of the wheel, in will use the MCS-3000X’s MIDI input and MIDI output. addition to the Speed. (The MCS-3000X’s modular “telephone-type” connectors are Some software applications
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SHOWTC System Connections Selects the mode in which incoming time code is displayed in the 7 -segment LED display. Power Make sure the power switch is off before connecting the H:M:S:F means hours : minutes : seconds : frames. external power supply. 01.32.52.20 Power should be turned off of every MCS-3000X Expander. H:M:S, means hours : minutes : seconds. Frames are turned off. 01.21.11 There is a strain relief clip on the back of the unit, to prevent accidental unplugging. Ft :Frm, means Feet a
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Mode: Manually Exiting Special Mode MIDI In and Out A host software system, engineered to support the MCS using Connect the MIDI Out to the MIDI In of the System you are Special Mode, will send a command into the MCS, which controlling. switch the unit into Special Mode. Connect the MIDI In to the MIDI Out of the System you are At this point, the MCS is no longer user-programmable. controlling. The user may choose, however, to manually exit the Special If a computer-based system, this will be co
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OMS or Free MIDI Definitions The System Section If your computer system requires OMS or FreeMIDI, it will also This chapter discusses the Utility Mode, the require that you edit your studio setup to include the MCS. Time Code Display, and Program Change Mode. The MCS-3400 and MCS-3800 are defined in the same way: Utility Mode is used to control certain basic operating MIDI Controllers that transmit on all MIDI Channels. They send conditions, including such things as Memory Protect, Bank MIDI Mac
