Yamaha EMX5000-20, EMX5000-12 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Keep This Manual For Future Reference.

E

The Owner’s Manual Revisions		E

Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12 Powered Mixer. Parts of the EMX5000-20, EMX5000-12 owner’s manual have been revised. Please refer to the following revisions rather than the corresponding sections of the original owner’s manual.

P.14

■ POWER amp section

X

XLIMITER indicator

If the output level of signals received at the SPEAKERS jacks (output of the internal power amplifier) reaches maximum, the indicator will light.

Caution: If the LIMITER indicator flashes continuously, the internal power amplifier section is being excessively overloaded and may malfunction. Reduce the output level at the ST OUT fader (K) below the level that the indicator flashes only briefly on the highest transient peaks.

P.18

Rear panel

3SPEAKERS (speaker output) jacks

These jacks are used to connect speakers.

Jacks 1 are Speakon-type connectors. Use only Neutrik NL4FC plugs for connecting Speakon connectors.

			CHANNEL A
		2–	STEREO/PARALLEL		BRIDGE
			1+	A+	1+	+
		2+	1–	A–	1–
1+			2+	B+	2+	–
			2–	B–	2–
1–
	Neutrik NL4FC		CHANNEL B
			1+	B+
			1–	B–

Jacks 2 are 1/4”phone jacks. The setting of the control panel power amp select switch Y will determine the signal that is output to these jacks, and the number and appropriate impedance of the speakers that can be connected.

P.15

■ Other indicators and controls

^ Level Meter

This LED display shows the
level of signals received at the						`
ST OUT jack (input/output
panel 0).

Note: The SPEAKERS 1 & 2 jacks (rear panel 3) output the signals received at the ST OUT jack via the internal power amplifier. Check the output signal level via the LIMITER indicator (X). The LIMITER indicator will light before the Level Meter “8” or “PEAK” LED light.

SPEAKERS OUT

MAXIMUM OUTPUT [500W/4Ω]

NOMINAL OUTPUT [100W/4Ω]	+30dB
P.33	+20dB
	+10dB
Block/Level Diagram
PA
+11dB

+4dB

0dB

Power Amplifier output section level diagram (bottom right)

These plots show the nominal output and maximum output levels of signals received at the SPEAKERS jacks. If the output level is +4dB (Level Meter “0”), the internal power amplifier will deliver 100W into a 4Ω load. If the output level is +11dB (LIMITER indicator lights), the internal amplifier will deliver a maximum of 500W into 4Ω.

EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12 1

EMX50006

+48V

STEREOMUTE)(NONL-

STEREOMUTE)(NONR-

EFFECT1MUTE)(NON-

EFFECT2MUTE)(NON-

AUX1MUTE)(NON-

AUX2MUTE)(NON-

STEREO(MUTE)L

STEREO(MUTE)R

EFFECT1(MUTE)

EFFECT2(MUTE)

AUX1(MUTE)

AUX2(MUTE)

PFL L /AFLL

PFL R AFL/ R

PHANTOM

8CH/SW

PEAK

[–6dB]

CH INPUT

A

EMX5000-12:[CH1-8]

STAND-BY

BA

[–60~–16dB]

EMX5000-20:[CH1-8] [CH9-16]

SIGNAL

L

[–34~+10dB]

[0dB]

CH Fader

[0dB]

L

ST SUB OUT

ST SUB OUT

EMX5000-12:CH1-8

B

PAD

HA

[0dB]

[–10dB]

BA

[0dB]

EMX5000-12:CH1-8

REC OUT

BA

[+4dB]

EMX5000-20:CH1-16

3-Stage EQ

PAN

HPF

HPF

ON

[0dB]

EMX5000-20:CH1-16

[–10dBV]

R

26dB

SUM

R

GAIN

Lo Gain Mid f Mid Gain

Hi Gain

[–6dB]

[–60~–16dB]

EFFECT1

CH INSERT I/O

[–34~+10dB]

[–6dB]

SUM

[0dB]

SUM

[0dB]

[–10dB]

[0dB]

EFFECT2

BA

-

[0dB]

BA

L

20/EMX5000

EMX5000-12:CH1-8

9-Stage GEQ

EMX5000-20:CH1-16

AUX1

[–6dB]

[0dB]

POST

SUM

ST OUT

ST OUT

AUX2

[–6dB]

63Hz

125Hz

250Hz

500Hz

1kHz 2kHz 4kHz 8kHz

16kHz

GEQ

[+4dB]

[0dB]

[0dB]

POST

SUM

SUM

BA

YAMAHA

SPEAKER

R

PROCESSING

PFL

9-Stage GEQ

A

PEAK

YSP

PFL

POWER AMP IN

[0dB]

[0dB]

[–10dB]

[0dB]

[0dB]

DR

[+4dB]

HA

3-Stage EQ

L

BA

BAL

AFL

B

12-

Lo Mid Hi

PEAK

YSP

PEAK

[–6dB]

ST CH INPUT

GAIN

DN

ST CH Fader

EFFECT1

[–34~+10dB]

[–34~+10dB]

DR

SIGNAL

EMX5000-12:CH9(L)/10(R),CH11(L)/12(R)

[–6dB]

EMX5000-20:CH17(L)/18(R),CH19(L)/20(R)

HA

3-Stage EQ

BA

EFFECT2

MAIN L

AUX1

R

AUX1

[–6dB]

MONO BRIDGE

POST AUX1

Signal Select

[–6dB]

MAIN R

POST AUX2

MONO

AUX2

MONO BRIDGE

MONO OUT

INV

SUM

[–10dB]

INV

MONO OUT

PFL

LPF

LPF

[+4dB]

POWER AMP Controls

FREQ

80–120Hz

(12dB/oct)

AFL

[+4dB]

PAD

[0dB]

[–6dB]

L (MONO)

BA

ST

ST SUB IN 1,2

PAD

BA

[+4dB]

R

[–6dB]

SUM

[0dB]

AUX1

AUX1

[–6dB]

SUM

[0dB]

SUM

[0dB]

[–10dB]

BA

AUX SEND1

AUX2

[+4dB]

AFL

PFL

[0dB]

SUM

[0dB]

[–6dB]

[0dB]

[0dB]

AUX2

L

SUM

SUM

[–10dB]

BA

2TR IN

BA

AUX SEND2

[–10dBV]

ST

[+4dB]

R

BA

AFL

PFL

[–6dB]

[–16dB]

SUM

INV

[0dB]

SUM

[–6dB]

INV

IN

EFFECT SEND1

L OUT

[+4dB]

R OUT

PROGRAM

EFFECT1 RTN

PARAMETER

DIGITAL

EFFECT1

[–12dB]

ON

SUM

INV

[0dB]

SUM

[–6dB]

INV

EFFECT SEND2

AUX1

[+4dB]

[–12dB]

[0dB]

[–16dB]

AUX2

SUM

INV

PHONES

[0dB]

PHONES

[3mW@40ohms]

SUM

INV

PFL

IN

[–6dB]

[–16dB]

L OUT

R OUT

PROGRAM

EFFECT2 RTN

PARAMETER

DIGITAL

EFFECT2

TAP

ON

[–12dB]

AUX1

ON/OFF

[–12dB]

FOOT SWITCH

AUX2

TAP

PFL

0dB=0.775V

0dBV=1V

+30dB

+20dB

	ST CH INPUT
+10dB	GAIN Min. [+10dB]				ST OUT•ST SUB OUT•MONO OUT [+4dB]
		ST SUB IN [+4dB]
			CH & ST CH to ST [0dB] (PAN, BAL turned hard left/right)		AUX SEND, EFFECT SEND [+4dB]
0dB
			CH & ST CH to AUX/EFFECT [–6dB]		ST SUB level control [–6dB]	[PHONES 3mW@40ohms]
		2TR IN [–10dBV]
–10dB			ST SUB IN to ST/AUX [–6dB]		EFFECT [–6dB]
				REC OUT [–10dBV]
	CH INPUT A, B GAIN Min. [–16dB]	fader [–10dB]	2TR IN to ST [–6dB]		ST•MONO•AUX fader [–10dB]
–20dB					PHONES [–16dB]
–30dB	ST CH INPUT
	GAIN Max. [–34dB]
–40dB
–50dB
	CH INPUT A, B
–60dB	GAIN Max. [–60dB]

LIMITTER
500W			2
300W	PA
100W
		1	A
Power Select		+1
	PROTECTOR	–1 A BRIDGE
LIMITTER		+2
		–2
500W		1	SPEAKERS
			[500Wmax@4ohms]
300W	PA	+1
100W
		–1
		+2
		–2	B
			2

SPEAKERS OUT
MAXIMUM OUTPUT [500W/4Ω]	+40dB
NOMINAL OUTPUT [100W/4Ω]	+30dB

+20dB

+10dB

0dB

–10dB

–20dB

–30dB

–40dB

–50dB

–60dB

Diagram Block/Level

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

1.IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained 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 coaxial 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 Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

C A U T I O N

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The above warning is located on the rear of the unit.

WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED

IMPORTANT

THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:

GREEN-AND-YELLOW : EARTH

BLUE : NEUTRAL

BROWN : LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured GREEN and YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN and YELLOW.

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.

*This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA KEMBLE MUSIC (U.K.) LTD.

• Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

European Specifications Only

This mark indicates a dangerous electrically live terminal. When connecting an external wire to this terminal, it is necessary either to have “a person who have received appropriate guidance on handling” make the connection or to use leads or a cord that have been manufactured in such a way that the connection can be made simply and without problem.

Precautions 3

Precautions

WARNING

Installation

•Connect this unit’s power cord 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.

•Use only the included power cord for this unit. Using other types may be a fire and electrical shock hazard.

•The power to this device is not completely shut off even when the power switch is turned off. Locate the device close to the AC outlet so you can easily reach the power plug.

CAUTION

Operation

•Do not scratch, bend, twist, pull, or heat the power cord. A damaged 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 cable plug from the electrical outlet.

•If there is a possibility of lightning, do not touch the power cable plug if it is still connected. Doing so may be an electrical shock hazard.

In case an abnormality occurs during operation

•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 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 immediately. Remove the power cord from the AC outlet. Consult your dealer for repair. Using the unit in this condition is a fire and electrical shock hazard.

Installation

•Keep this unit away from the following locations:

-Locations exposed to oil splashes or steam, such as near cooking 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 cord 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.

•This unit has ventilation holes at the rear to prevent the internal temperature rising too high. Do not block them. Blocked ventilation holes are a fire hazard.

•To relocate the unit, turn the power switch off, remove the power plug from the AC outlet, and remove all connecting cables. Damaged cables may cause fire or electrical shock.

Operation

•Turn off all musical instruments, audio equipment, and speakers when connecting to this unit. Use the correct connecting cables and connect as specified.

•Always lower the volume control to minimum before turning on the power to this unit. A sudden blast of sound may damage your hearing.

•Use only speaker cables when connecting speakers to amplifier outputs. Using other types of cables is a fire hazard.

•If you know you will not use this unit for a long 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.

Maintenance

•Clean the contacts of the phone plug before connecting it to the SPEAKERS jack of this unit. Dirty contacts may generate heat.

•To prevent electrical shock when cleaning the unit, remove the power plug from the AC outlet.

EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12—Owner’s Manual

4 Precautions

PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION

– FOR CORRECT OPERATION –

Connector pin assignments

•XLR-type connectors are wired as follows: pin 1: ground, pin 2: hot (+), and pin 3: cold (–).

•Insert TRS phone jacks are wired as follows: sleeve: ground, tip: send, and ring: return.

Replacing abrasive parts

•The performance of components with moving contacts, such switches, rotary controls, faders, and connectors, deteriorates over time. The rate of deterioration depends on the operating environment and is unavoidable. Consult your dealer about replacing defective components.

Influence on cell phone usage

•Using a cell phone (mobile telephone) near this unit may induce noise. If noise occurs, use the telephone away from the unit.

Volume level setting

•Do not set all equalizer controls and faders to maximum. Doing so may cause oscillation depending on the condition of the connected unit and speakers, and may damage the speakers.

Interference with other electronic devices

•The digital circuits of this unit may induce a slight noise into nearby radios and TVs. If noise occurs, relocate the affected equipment.

EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12—Owner’s Manual

Introduction 5

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12 Powered Mixer. In order to take full advantage of the EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12 and enjoy long, trouble-free performance, please read this owner’s manual carefully, and keep it in a safe place for future reference.

Features

•The EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12 provides versatile inputs, such as two stereo input channels and two stereo sub inputs, as well as 16 (EMX5000-20), 8 (EMX5000-12) monaural input channels compatible with mic/line signals. The mixer also has ample power, with a maximum output of 500 W+500 W (1000 W with bridge connection), and is suitable for a wide range of applications from installed systems to smallscale PA systems.

•A two-channel power amp is built-in. The signals output to speakers can be selected as stereo (ST L-R), AUX+monaural (AUX 1- MONO), two AUX (AUX1AUX2) or monaural (bridge connection).

•In addition to the speaker output jacks, two stereo output channels for line-level signals, two AUX output channels, two effect outputs, and one monaural output are provided. You can easily expand the system by adding a power amplifier or powered speakers.

•The EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12 also has a PHONES jack, which is very useful for checking the sound. You can monitor only a specific channel or bus signal through the headphones.

•Each amp contains a limiter circuit to prevent distortion due to excessive input levels.

•A maximum output select switch lets you switch the maximum output of the amp between three levels. This lets you adjust the maximum output of the internal power amp as appropriate for the size of the room or the input capacity of the speakers.

•Two multi-effect units are built-in, each providing sixteen types of effect equivalent in quality to the acclaimed Yamaha SPX series of multi-effect units. The effects can be used to add reverb or ambience to vocals or instruments. The sixteen types (provided by each of the two effect units) include TAP DELAY, which lets you easily adjust the delay time.

•The EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12 has implemented “EEEngine”, Yamaha’s epochal amp drive technology to create an unrivaled high-efficiency drive.

The EEEngine’s energy-saver/low-heat-generation design has reduced power consumption to 50% or less, and reduced heat generation to 35% or less (in field applications, compared to Yamaha’s previous models), and has lead to a reduction in energy cost and to less-restrictive installation requirements related to heat generation.

Contents
Introduction............................................................	5
Features ................................................................	5
EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12 Quick Guide ....................	6
Front and rear panel..................................................	10
Control panel .......................................................	10
Input/output panel................................................	16
Rear panel ...........................................................	18
Installation/Connections ............................................	19
Installation ...........................................................	19
Connection ..........................................................	19
Connecting input/output equipment.....................	21
Basic operation .........................................................	22
Connecting microphones and instruments ..........	22
Using the digital effect .........................................	22
Example setups.........................................................	24
As a conference/entertainment hall sound
system..............................................................	24
As a band PA.......................................................	26
Using a subwoofer...............................................	28
Troubleshooting ........................................................	29
Specifications ............................................................	30
General specifications .........................................	30
Input specifications ..............................................	31
Output specifications ...........................................	31
Dimensions..........................................................	32
Installing an optional rack mount kit ....................	32
Block/Level Diagram............................................	33

EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12—Owner’s Manual

6 EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12 Quick Guide

EMX5000-20/

EMX5000-12

Quick Guide

The following steps (1–5) explain the basic connection and operation of the EMX5000-20/ EMX5000-12.

Also, please read “Front and Rear Panel” and “Basic Operation” following this Quick Guide section to learn more about using the EMX5000- 20/EMX5000-12.

STEP 1 Connection

Connecting speakers

Using speaker cables, connect each speaker to the SPEAKERS A jack and to the B jack in the SPEAKERS jack section on the rear panel of the EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12.

Never connect the speakers in the manner shown below. Otherwise, the EMX5000-20/EMX5000- 12’s built-in power amplifier will be damaged.

EMX5000-20 (EMX5000-12)

Setting the power amplifier mode

Set the power amp select switch (located on the right corner on the panel) to ST L-R.

EMX5000-20 (EMX5000-12)

•In the example shown by the above diagram, two main speakers are connected (one each to left and right) in stereo. For other connection examples, refer to pages 20–21.

•You may connect to either of the two jacks on the speakers.

•Be sure to use a cable designed for speaker connection.

•Speakers with a Speakon connector can also be connected using a Speakon cable. In this case, use the SPEAKERS 1 jacks to output the signal from the EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12.

•When connecting a Speakon connector to the EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12, be sure to turn the plug to the right to lock the connection after inserting the plug.

EMX5000-20
(EMX5000-12)	Power amp select switch

•This quick guide explains how to connect one main speaker each to left and right for stereo operation. If the power amp select switch is set to the ST L-R position as shown here, the stereo R signal will be output from the SPEAKERS A jacks, and the stereo L signal from the SPEAKERS B jacks.

Refer to pages 14, 19, 20 for other connections and power amp select switch settings.

EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12—Owner’s Manual

EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12 Quick Guide

7

Connecting a microphone

Make sure that the power is turned off to the EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12.

Connect mics to channels 1–16 (EMX5000-20) or 1–8 (EMX5000-12), using the INPUT A jacks if the mic has an XLR plug, or the INPUT B jacks if the mic has a phone plug.

Microphone

EMX5000-20 (EMX5000-12)

Using a condenser microphone

Turn on the PHANTOM switch (located in the upper center corner on the panel).

•The PHANTOM switch supplies phantom power to all channel inputs at once (EMX5000-20: 1–8 and 9– 16, EMX5000-12: 1–8), so mics other than condenser mics must be connected to the INPUT B jacks.

PHANTOM switch

EMX5000-20 (EMX5000-12)

•Do not connect or disconnect a condenser microphone while the power to the unit is on and the PHANTOM switch has been turned on.

Connecting a CD player, MD player, and/or cassette deck

Connect a CD player or MD player to the 2TR IN jacks. Refer to the operation manual of the corresponding device for more information on the input and output of the device.

EMX5000-20 (EMX5000-12)

					Recorder
CD player
					(Cassette, DAT, MD)

•To connect a second player, use the LINE jack.

•Connect a recorder to the REC OUT jacks.

Connecting an electric acoustic guitar or electric bass

Connect electric/acoustic guitars or electric basses via an effect processor or direct box to the INPUT B jack.

EMX5000-20 (EMX5000-12)

Direct box

Effect unit

Electric-acoustic	Electric
guitar	bass

•You cannot use the INPUT A jack and the INPUT B jack for the same channel at the same time. If a microphone has already been connected to the INPUT B jack of a channel, you cannot connect the effect unit to the INPUT A jack of the channel.

EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12—Owner’s Manual

8 EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12 Quick Guide

Connecting an electronic musical instrument

To the EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12’s LINE or ST SUB IN jacks, you can connect an electronic musical instrument such as a synthesizer, drum machine, signal processor connected to an electric guitar, etc. Refer to the diagram below to make a stereo connection from the output jacks (such as L/MONO and R) of an electronic musical instrument to the LINE or ST SUB IN jacks in stereo.

EMX5000-20 (EMX5000-12)

Synthesizer,

Drum machine,

Guitar processor

STEP 2 Power on

1Turn on the power to all external devices connected to the EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12.

2Make sure that the ST OUT fader of the EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12 is lowered, and then press the POWER switch of the EMX5000-20/ EMX5000-12 to turn it on.

EMX5000-20 (EMX5000-12)

STEP 3 Sound output

Set the ST OUT fader and the input channel faders to the “–∞” position, and while playing the instrument (or singing into the mic) connected to the channel you want to check, raise the GAIN control of the channel so that the PEAK indicator of that channel lights occasionally.

•Do not press the 26dB PAD switch if sound is input from the microphone. Otherwise, press the 26dB PAD switch on.

EMX5000-20 (EMX5000-12)

Set the ST OUT fader to the “0” position, and raise the faders of the input channels to adjust the volume.

•Please be aware that if the PEAK indicator of the ST level meter is continuously lit for an extended time, the internal amp or the connected speakers may be damaged.

EMX5000-20 (EMX5000-12)

•Be sure to follow the power up sequence specified above to prevent the speakers from being damaged.

•To correct the low range, turn on the YAMAHA SPEAKER PROCESSING switch in the upper right corner of the panel.

EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12—Owner’s Manual

EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12 Quick Guide

9

Use the ST OUT fader to adjust the volume of the speakers.

3 Set the EFFECT RTN fader to the “0” position.

3

EMX5000-20 (EMX5000-12)

EMX5000-20 (EMX5000-12)

STEP 4 Applying built-in effects

1Use the PROGRAM selector to select the type of effect that you want to apply.

2Turn on the ON switch in the EFFECT section. The ON switch indicator lights up.

1

EMX5000-20 (EMX5000-12)

2

4If you want to use effect channel 1, adjust the effect depth by turning the EFF1 control of the channel to which you want to apply the effect.

EMX5000-20 (EMX5000-12)

4

STEP 5 Power off

1Press the POWER switch of the EMX5000-20/ EMX5000-12 to turn off the power to the unit.

2Turn off the power to all connected devices.

•Be sure to follow the power off sequence specified above to prevent the speakers from being damaged.

•In preparation for the next time you will use the EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12, we recommend that

you set the faders of the EMX5000-20/EMX5000- 12 to the “–∞” position.

EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12—Owner’s Manual

10 Front and rear panel

Front and rear panel

Control panel

■ Channel control section

In this section, you can adjust equalization (frequency response), volume level, effect and AUX output levels for the input signal of each channel.

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4

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5	5
6	6
7	8
9	9
0	0
A	A
B	B

CC

126 dB pad switch

This switch attenuates the input signal by 26 dB. Attenuation is on when the switch is pressed inward.

2GAIN control

Use this knob to adjust the sensitivity according to the input signal level, so that the input level is appropriate.

For the best balance of S/N ratio and dynamic range, adjust this knob so that the peak indicator 0 lights occasionally.

*When the knob is at the “” position, the input sensitivity will be +4 dB.

3 (High pass filter) switch

This is an on/off switch for the high-pass filter. The high-pass filter is on when the switch is pressed inward, and the frequency region below 80 Hz will be attenuated at 18 dB/octave.

4Equalizer controls (HIGH, MID, LOW)

This is a 3-band equalizer that adjusts the high frequency range, mid frequency range, and low frequency range of each channel.

When the HIGH and LOW knobs are in the “▼” position, the high and low ranges will have a flat response. Turning a knob toward the right will boost the corresponding frequency range, and turning it toward the left will cut it.

For the mid range, use the upper MID knob to specify the center frequency of the range, and use the lower knob to set the amount of boost or cut that will occur. The frequency response is flat when the lower knob is set to the “▼” position. Turning the lower knob toward the right will boost the corresponding frequency range, and turning the knob toward the left will cut it.

The base frequency (or center frequency), range of boost or cut, and equalizer type of each band are as follows:

HIGH:	10kHz, ±15 dB,	shelving type
MID:	250Hz–5kHz, ±15 dB,	peaking type
LOW:	100Hz, ±15 dB,	shelving type

EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12—Owner’s Manual