Roland M-200I User Manual

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Owner’s Manual

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3–5), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 6–7). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

About WARNING and CAUTION Notices

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or

other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.

ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

002c

Do not disassemble or modify by yourself

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Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor.

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003

Do not repair or replace parts by yourself

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Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” leaflet.

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004

Do not use or store in the following types of locations

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Never install the unit in any of the following locations.

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are

• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are

• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are

• Subject to salt exposure; or are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty or sandy; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.

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007

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Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces

About the Symbols

The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled.

The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

008c

Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the correct voltage

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Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

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008e

Use only the included power cord

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Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device.

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009

Do not bend the power cord or place heavy objects on it

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Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards!

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010

Avoid extended use at high volume

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This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist.

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011

Don’t allow foreign objects or liquids to enter unit; never

place containers with liquid on unit

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Do not place containers containing liquid (

flower vases

) on this product. Never allow foreign

e.g.,

objects (e.g., flammable objects, coins, wires) or liquids (e.g., water or juice) to enter this product. Doing so may cause short circuits, faulty operation, or other malfunctions.

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012b

Turn off the unit if an abnormality or malfunction occurs

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Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” leaflet when:

• The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged; or

• If smoke or unusual odor occurs

• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the unit; or

• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has become wet); or

• The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.

016

Do not use overseas

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Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” leaflet.

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020

Handle lithium batteries carefully

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Lithium batteries must never be recharged, heated, taken apart, or thrown into a fire or water.

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Keep lithium batteries out of reach of small children. If a child has accidentally swallowed a battery, see a doctor immediately.

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Never expose lithium batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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013

Adults must provide supervision in places where children are

present

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In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit.

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014

Do not drop or subject to strong impact

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Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!)

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015

Do not share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other

devices

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Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords–the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through.

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101b

Place in a well ventilated location

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The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation.

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102c

Grasp the plug when connecting or disconnecting the AC

adaptor

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Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

110b

If there is a possibility of lightning strike, disconnect the AC

adaptor from the outlet

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Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet.

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113

Handle lithium batteries carefully

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Use only the specified type (model no. CR2032) of lithium batteries (p. 16). Be sure to insert it as directed (to ensure correct polarity).

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103b

Periodically clean the AC adaptor’s plug

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At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time. Any accumulation of dust between the power plug and the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire.

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104

Manage cables for safety

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Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children.

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106

Avoid climbing on top of the unit, or placing heavy objects

on it

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Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.

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107c

Do not connect or disconnect the AC adaptor with wet hands

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Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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108b

Disconnect everything before moving the unit

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Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor and all cords coming from external devices.

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109b

Unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet before cleaning

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Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (p. 15).

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Used lithium batteries must be disposed of in compliance with whatever regulations for their safe disposal that may be observed in the region in which you live.

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118d

Keep small items out of the reach of children

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To prevent accidental ingestion of the parts listed below, always keep them out of the reach of small children.

• Included Parts: the REAC caps, the lithium battery, the battery panel, the battery panel screws and any fader knobs you may remove

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118e

Handle the ground terminal carefully

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If you remove the screw from the ground terminal, be sure to replace it; don’t leave it lying around where it could accidently be swallowed by small children. When refastening the screw, make that it is firmly fastened, so it won’t come loose.

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120

Precautions concerning use of phantom power supply

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Always turn the phantom power off when connecting any device other than condenser microphones that require phantom power. You risk causing damage if you mistakenly supply phantom power to dynamic microphones, audio playback devices, or other devices that don’t require such power. Be sure to check the specifications of any microphone you intend to use by referring to the manual that came with it. (This instrument’s phantom power: +48 V DC, 14mA Max)

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Power Supply

301

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Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise filter between this unit and the electrical outlet.

302

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The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern.

307

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Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices.

309

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With the factory settings, the M-200i’s power will automatically be switched off 8hours after you stop playing or operating the unit.If you don’t want the power to turn off automatically, change the “AUTO POWER OFF” setting to “OFF” as described on p.111 The settings you were editing will be lost when the power is turned off. If you want to keep your settings, you must save your settings before turning the power off.

361

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Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., flower vases) on this unit. Also, avoid the use of insecticides, perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray cans, etc., near the unit. Swiftly wipe away any liquid that spills on the unit using a dry, soft cloth.

Maintenance

401a

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For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, nonabrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.

402

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Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

Repairs and Data

452

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Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs. Important data should always be backed up paper (when possible). During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of data. However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

USB memories

, or written down on

Placement

351

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Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from the source of interference.

352a

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This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.

352b

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Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing. Should you experience such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch them off.

354a

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Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.

355b

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When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation has completely evaporated.

360

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Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface. You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to prevent this from happening. If you do so, please make sure that the unit will not slip or move accidentally.

Memory Backup

501b

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This unit contains a battery which powers the unit’s memory circuits while the main power is off. When this battery becomes weak, the message shown below will appear in the display. Once you see this message, have the battery replaced with a fresh one as soon as possible to avoid the loss of all data in memory. To have the battery replaced, look at the Owner’s manual p.16. “Internal battery is low”

Additional Precautions

551

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Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of important data you have stored in the unit’s memory

552

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Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

553

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Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.

554

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Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

556

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When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself–never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.

on a USB memories.

in the unit’s memory and USB memories

once

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IMPORTANT NOTES

558a

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To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those around you.

559a

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When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.

562

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Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.

Before Using External Memories

Using External Memories

704

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Carefully insert the in place.

705

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Never touch the terminals of the getting the terminals dirty.

708

USB memories

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handle the cards carefully, paying particular note to the following.

• To prevent damage to the cards from static electricity, be sure to discharge any static electricity from your own body before handling the cards.

• Do not touch or allow metal to come into contact with the contact portion of the cards.

• Do not bend, drop, or subject cards to strong shock or vibration.

• Do not keep cards in direct sunlight, in closed vehicles, or other such locations.

• Do not allow cards to become wet.

• Do not disassemble or modify the cards.

USB memories

are constructed using precision components;

About USB memory

930

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When the access lamp of USB memory is lit or blinking, please do not remove the USB memory. This might cause some damage to the data of the USB memory or deficit.

931

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Carefully insert the USB memories, all the way in-until it is firmly in place.

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Before using USB memory for the M-200i, please format the memory on the M-200i. For details, please refer to “Formatting USB memory” (p. 85).

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Some USB memory might not be able to be used on the M200i.If an error message appears when formatting as

described in “Formatting USB memory” (p. 85), it is not possible to use this USB memory (USB flash Memory and USB

flash drive) for the M-200i.

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The M-200i supports only USB memory (USB flash Memory and USB flash drive). Hard Disk and Memory Card Reader via USB is not supported.

all the way in–until it is firmly

USB memories

. Also, avoid

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USB memory (USB flash Memory and USB flash drive) does not work via USB hub.

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We recommend to format USB memory (USB flash Memory and USB flash drive) before doing mixing operation on the M200i.

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We recommend to use USB memory (USB flash Memory and USB flash drive) exclusively for the V-mixer without storing any other files or programs.

Regarding the CAT5e cable

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In order to keep superb digital transfer quality by REAC, please make sure to use following optional cables for 100m CAT5e cable:

• SC-W100S 100M CAT5e cable

• W100S-R 100M CAT5e cable with reel

Channel Edit operation

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You might hear some noise when you control the following:

• Preamp Gain

• 4-band EQ

• 8-band EQ

• Gate

• Compressor

• Limiter

• Channel Link

• Library Recall

However, this is not out of order.

Multiple connection of REAC products

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When multiple REAC products are connected to REAC on the M-200i via REAC splitter or switching hub, please set the REAC mode on each product correctly. If you turn on the power of these products with REAC mode set incorrectly, there might be some digital noise generated from REAC products or M200i. If this happens, please turn off the power of all REAC products and set the REAC mode correctly.

851852a

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It is forbidden by law to make an audio recording, video recording, copy or revision of a third party’s copyrighted work (musical work, video work, broadcast, live performance, or other work), whether in whole or in part, and distribute, sell, lease, perform, or broadcast it without the permission of the copyright owner.

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Do not use this product for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this product.

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Contents

Introduction ................................................................................................. 11

Check the included items.....................................................................................................................................................11

Conventions used in this manual ......................................................................................................................................11

Basic knowledge about REAC .............................................................................................................................................11

Placement...................................................................................................................................................................................13

Turning the power on/off.....................................................................................................................................................15

About the internal lithium battery....................................................................................................................................16

About USB memory ................................................................................................................................................................16

Explanation of the panels ........................................................................... 17

Top panel/Front panel...........................................................................................................................................................17

Rear panel...................................................................................................................................................................................22

Basic operation ............................................................................................ 26

Basic panel operations...........................................................................................................................................................26

Screen operations ...................................................................................................................................................................27

List operations ..........................................................................................................................................................................28

Copying channel settings to the clipboard....................................................................................................................28

Pasting channel settings from the clipboard ................................................................................................................29

Undoing (canceling) a paste operation...........................................................................................................................29

Library operations ...................................................................................................................................................................30

Editing a name..........................................................................................................................................................................33

Peak clear....................................................................................................................................................................................33

Input channel operations............................................................................ 34

About the input channels.....................................................................................................................................................34

Accessing the CHANNEL EDIT screen...............................................................................................................................35

CHANNEL FUNCTION screen ...............................................................................................................................................37

AUX, MTX, MAIN operations ....................................................................... 39

About AUX, MTX, MAIN .........................................................................................................................................................39

Accessing the CHANNEL EDIT screen...............................................................................................................................40

CHANNEL FUNCTION screen ...............................................................................................................................................42

GATE/EXPANDER screen ............................................................................. 44

Gate/expander operations...................................................................................................................................................44

GATE FUNCTION screen ........................................................................................................................................................47

COMPRESSOR/LIMITER screen.................................................................... 49

Compressor/Limiter operations.........................................................................................................................................49

COMPRESSOR screen .............................................................................................................................................................50

COMP FUNCTION screen.......................................................................................................................................................51

LIMITER screen.......................................................................................................................................................................... 53

LIMITER FUNCTION screen ...................................................................................................................................................54

4-BAND EQ.................................................................................................... 55

4-band EQ operations............................................................................................................................................................55

EQ FUNCTION screen .............................................................................................................................................................56

AUX/MTX send ............................................................................................. 57

AUX/MTX send operations (CH1–32) ...............................................................................................................................57

MTX send (MAIN L/R, AUX1-8) ............................................................................................................................................57

SENDS screen ............................................................................................................................................................................58

SENDS FUNCTION screen......................................................................................................................................................58

Metering ....................................................................................................... 59

About the meters.....................................................................................................................................................................59

METER FUNCTION screen .....................................................................................................................................................59

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Contents

DCA groups .................................................................................................. 60

About DCA groups..................................................................................................................................................................60

Accessing the DCA GROUP screen ....................................................................................................................................60

DCA GROUP FUNCTION screen ..........................................................................................................................................61

Mute groups................................................................................................. 62

About mute groups ................................................................................................................................................................62

MUTE GROUP FUNCTION screen........................................................................................................................................62

Effects, GEQ, External effects...................................................................... 64

About effects.............................................................................................................................................................................64

About inserting an external effects device ....................................................................................................................64

EFFECTS screen.........................................................................................................................................................................65

EFFECTS FUNCTION screen..................................................................................................................................................66

Effect input/output settings................................................................................................................................................66

Using an effect via send/return..........................................................................................................................................67

Inserting an effect into a channel......................................................................................................................................68

Inserting an EXT FX into a channel....................................................................................................................................68

Editing effect parameters .....................................................................................................................................................69

About GEQs ...............................................................................................................................................................................71

Editing GEQ parameters........................................................................................................................................................72

Contents

Scene memory.............................................................................................. 74

About Scene memory ............................................................................................................................................................74

SCENE screen operations......................................................................................................................................................74

USB memory recorder ................................................................................. 77

About the USB memory recorder ......................................................................................................................................77

RECORDER screen....................................................................................................................................................................77

RECORDER FUNCTION screen .............................................................................................................................................78

Using the USB memory recorder .......................................................................................................................................78

SETUP screen................................................................................................ 80

Accessing the SETUP screen................................................................................................................................................80

Saving and loading mixer settings....................................................................................................................................81

Locking the console................................................................................................................................................................83

Viewing system information ...............................................................................................................................................83

Initializing the mixer settings..............................................................................................................................................84

Managing USB memory ........................................................................................................................................................85

Input/output patchbay................................................................................ 86

Default setting of the input/output patchbay..............................................................................................................86

Patchbay operations ..............................................................................................................................................................87

Talkback ....................................................................................................... 89

About talkback .........................................................................................................................................................................89

Oscillator ...................................................................................................... 91

About oscillator........................................................................................................................................................................91

Monitor/Solo ................................................................................................ 92

About monitoring ...................................................................................................................................................................92

Using the monitor ...................................................................................................................................................................93

Using solo...................................................................................................................................................................................93

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User Preference settings ............................................................................. 94

USER PREFERENCE screen.....................................................................................................................................................94

Editing the user fader layers................................................................................................................................................94

Editing the user buttons .......................................................................................................................................................95

Selecting the Home screen..................................................................................................................................................95

Contents

REAC applications and settings.................................................................. 96

REAC applications....................................................................................................................................................................96

REAC connection examples.................................................................................................................................................97

REAC settings ............................................................................................................................................................................98

Network ...................................................................................................... 100

Network functions................................................................................................................................................................ 100

Network settings................................................................................................................................................................... 100

LAN setting ............................................................................................................................................................................. 101

Basic settings for WIRELESS LAN..................................................................................................................................... 102

Making detailed settings for WIRELESS LAN............................................................................................................... 103

Remote........................................................................................................ 106

Remote functions .................................................................................................................................................................106

Remote settings .................................................................................................................................................................... 107

Changing between RS-232C and MIDI ......................................................................................................................... 107

Setting the device ID........................................................................................................................................................... 107

MIDI settings .......................................................................................................................................................................... 108

USB MIDI settings ................................................................................................................................................................. 109

V-LINK settings ...................................................................................................................................................................... 110

RS-232C settings ................................................................................................................................................................... 110

System settings.......................................................................................... 111

Accessing the SYSTEM screen.......................................................................................................................................... 111

Setting the auto-off function ........................................................................................................................................... 111

Adjusting the brightness of the display and panel.................................................................................................. 112

Date&time setting ................................................................................................................................................................ 112

Other settings ........................................................................................................................................................................113

Appendix .................................................................................................... 115

User button functions......................................................................................................................................................... 115

Error message list.................................................................................................................................................................. 116

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................................................117

Pin configuration diagrams .............................................................................................................................................. 119

Requirements for switching hubs .................................................................................................................................. 120

Main specifications .............................................................................................................................................................. 121

Dimensions ............................................................................................................................................................................. 124

Effect types................................................................................................. 125

Reverb....................................................................................................................................................................................... 125

Delay.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 130

Modulation ............................................................................................................................................................................. 134

Channel strip .......................................................................................................................................................................... 136

Pitch shift................................................................................................................................................................................. 138

GEQ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 139

Roland vintage effects ........................................................................................................................................................ 140

The amount of RAM access for each FX algorithm................................................................................................... 141

Index ........................................................................................................... 145

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Introduction

Check the included items

The following items are included with the M-200i. Make sure that all of them are present:

• The M-200i itself

• Power cord

* Use only the power cord that was included with the M-200i.

• AC Adaptor

• DOCK cable

• Tablet Stand

• Owner’s manual (the document you’re reading)

Conventions used in this manual

985

The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system, so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual.

Names

The following input/output units can be connected to the M200i’s REAC ports:

• S-1608 stage unit

• S-0816 FOH unit

• S-4000S 40-channel I/O modular rack (Ver. 2.010 and later)

• S-0808 8x8 I/O UNIT

• S-4000M REAC MERGE UNIT

The REAC port on the M-200i does not support REAC EMBEDDED POWER. When you connect an S-0808, install an external battery on the S-0808 to power via the DC IN port. Note, however, that when the connection on the M-200i is made via an S-4000M or S-4000D, the S-0808 is powered by the S-4000M or S-4000D, and so no external battery is needed.

In this manual, we may abbreviate these units as the S-1608, S0816, or S-4000S, or may refer to them collectively as input/ output units.

Text enclosed in square brackets [ ] indicates a button. For example, the direction to “press [METER]” means that you are to press the METER button.

Basic knowledge about REAC

About REAC

The REAC (Roland Ethernet Audio Communication) interface is the core of a V-Mixing system. It uses a proprietary protocol based on Ethernet technology, and allows 40 channels of digital audio to be sent in each direction via a single Cat5e Ethernet cable.

REAC can do the following:

• Send 40 channels of digital audio in each direction

• Send audio up to 100 meters on one Cat5e cable

• A switching hub or the S-OPT option can be used to extend the cable.

• Use a switching hub to easily split the signal

• The transmission delay between REAC devices is extremely small (approximately 375 microseconds)

When the signal passes through a switching hub, there will be approximately 200 microseconds of delay for each unit.

About cables

Since Cat5e Ethernet cables are used, it’s very easy to connect REAC devices to each other. Cat5e Ethernet cables are commonly used for computer network connections, and have RJ45 plugs.

Types of Ethernet cable

There are two types of Ethernet cables. Although both types have the same exterior appearance, their RJ45 plugs are wired differently, as follows:

• Crossover cable

The internal wiring of the cable is crossed at each RJ45 plug. This means that the connections of the RJ45 plugs will differ at each end of the cable.

• Straight cable

The internal wiring of the cable is the same at each end.

Crossover cables (such as RSS SC-W20F, RSS SC-W100S, or RSS W100S-R) should be used when connecting to the REAC ports on this product.

Introduction

Certain cautions apply if you’re using a conventional switching hub with this system. For details, refer to “REAC applications” (p.

96).

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Introduction

M-380M-200i

MASTER

SLAVE

REAC

S-1608S-1608

Cat5e

Ethernet connectors

Ethernet cables use RJ45 plugs. REAC equipment provides an RJ45 connector for each REAC port.

fig.RJ45andREAC-j.eps

REAC connections

Here is a typical example of connections using the S-1608.

When connecting REAC devices to each other, the REAC mode of one device must be set to REAC master, and the REAC mode of the other must be set to REAC slave.

In this system, the M-200i is normally set to be the master (FOH setting), while the input/output units are set to be slaves.

Introduction

RJ45 plug

For critically important communication, it is vital to protect the RJ45 plug and connector. For such situations, REAC RJ45 connectors use a sturdy Neutrik EtherCon plug. Using the EtherCon RJ45 plug allows a latched-type connector similar to an XLR plug.

The Neutrik Corporation provides EtherCon RJ45 plugs, as well as EtherCon plugs that can be added to the RJ45 plug of commercially available Ethernet cable.

The RJ45 connectors of REAC ports can accept either RJ45 plugs or EtherCon plugs.

Cautions for handling Cat5e cables

• Do not apply excessive force to Cat5e cables.

• Do not bundle (bend) a Cat5e cable to a radius less than 25 mm, or fold it in two.

• Do not tightly bundle a Cat5e cable.

• Do not place multiple Cat5e cables in parallel for an extended distance.

• Do not place Cat5e cables near a source of electrical noise (power supply cord, motor, fluorescent lights, etc.).

REAC RJ45 connector

For a more detailed description of connections, refer to “REAC applications” (p. 96).

Cat5e Ethernet cables up to 100 meters long are supported. If you need a longer connection, we recommend that you use the optional S-OPT.

fig.connect-REAC.eps

Cautions when making REAC connections

• REAC connections are designed so that noise will not be produced even if you hot-swap (plug or unplug a live connection). However in rare cases, noise may occur at the audio output of the system. To prevent hot-swapping from causing damage to your speakers or other equipment connected to the audio outputs, please observe the following points:

• Make REAC connections while holding down the [MUTE ALL OUTPUTS] of the input/output unit

• Before you make REAC connections, mute the outputs using [MUTE ALL OUT] in the MUTE GROUP screen (p. 62).

In some cases, the muted state will continue even after you release your finger from [MUTE ALL OUTPUTS] of the input/ output unit. In this case, press [MUTE ALL OUTPUTS] once again to mute, and then release your finger to unmute the unit.

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Placement

Introduction

How to Use TABLET STAND

It is possible to adjust the angle of the iPad with the included iPad stand.

About the REAC caps

When the M-200i is shipped from the factory, a REAC cap is attached to the REAC port. In order to use REAC port, you’ll need to remove the REAC cap. Take care not to lose the REAC caps you remove.

fig.connection.eps

AC power connections

Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup, you may experience a discomforting sensation, or perceive that the surface feels gritty to the touch when you touch this device, microphones connected to it, or the metal portions of other objects, such as guitars. This is due to an infinitesimal electrical charge, which is absolutely harmless. However, if you are concerned about this, connect the ground terminal (see figure) with an external ground. When the unit is grounded, a slight hum may occur, depending on the particulars of your installation. If you are unsure of the connection method, contact the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the Information leaflet.

Introduction

Ground Terminal

Unsuitable places for connection

• Water pipes (may result in shock or electrocution)

• Gas pipes (may result in fire or explosion)

• Telephone-line ground or lightning rod (may be dangerous in the event of lightning)

Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration) faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards.

The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.

AC Adaptor

Indicator

Power Cord

AC Outlet

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Introduction

Attaching the power cord hook

As shown in the illustration, fit the power cord hook over

the power cord.

fig.cord-hook1.eps

Introduction

When installing in a Rack

When installing in a Rack, the M-200i should be used only with the optional rackmount angle brackets, RA-10U.

RA-10U Included items

• Rackmount angles (two)

• Screws (eight)

• Hex key

* Assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver (not included).

How to Attach

Loosen the screws (16 Phillips-head screws), and remove

side panels.

Fasten the rack mount angles with the 8 Phillips-head screws contained in the RA-10U.

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Turning the power on/off

M-380

Introduction

If you move the cursor to 8 HOURS (ENABLE “AUTO OFF”) and press [ENTER], the auto off function is kept enabled.

Turning the power on

Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

fig.PowerOnOrder.eps

INPUT OUTPUT

M-200i

Connect your input/output units (S-1608, S-0816, S-

4000S, etc.) to the M-200i’s REAC port.

Connect your audio equipment to the audio inputs and audio outputs of the M-200i and your input/output units.

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Audio feedback could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers. This can be remedied by:

1. Changing the orientation of the microphone(s).

2. Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from speakers.

3. Lowering volume levels.

Turn on the power of the equipment connected to the

audio inputs of the M-200i and your input/output units.

Turn on the power by holding down the POWER switch

located on the M-200i’s rear panel for 1 second or longer. Wait for appearance of the V-Mixer logo.

When the power supply has started up, a screen like the following will appear:

fig.ScrMeter.eps

Cat5e

This screen will not appear if the auto off function is turned “OFF”

Turn on the power of your input/output units.

For information about how to turn the power of attached REAC devices on, refer to the owner’s manual of the REAC device.

Turn on the power of the equipment connected to the

audio outputs of the M-200i and your input/output units.

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This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally.

Before switching the power on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the power on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

With the factory settings, the M-200i’s power will automatically be switched off 8 hours after you stop playing or operating the unit. If you don’t want the power to turn off automatically, change the “AUTO POWER OFF” setting to “OFF” as described on p. 111. The settings you were editing will be lost when the power is turned off. If you want to keep your settings, you must save your settings before turning the power off.

Turning the power off

Turn off the power of the equipment connected to the

audio outputs of the M-200i and your input/output units.

Turn off the power by holding down the POWER switch located on the M-200i’s rear panel for 1 second or longer. Wait for the POWER OFF message.

Turn off the power of your input/output units.

For information about how to turn the power of attached REAC devices on, refer to the owner’s manual of the REAC device.

Introduction

In this screen you can specify whether the auto off function (p.

111) will be enabled or disabled.

If you move the cursor to OFF (DISABLE “AUTO OFF”) and press [ENTER], the auto off function will be disabled.

Turn off the power of the equipment connected to the

audio inputs of the M-200i and your input/output units.

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Before you turn off the power of the M-200i, make sure that it is not reading/writing USB memory or reading/writing scene memory or library data. The data may be lost if you turn off the power during such operations.

To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.

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Introduction

About the internal lithium battery

The M-200i has an internal lithium battery that backs up the clock function and the mixer settings. If this battery runs down, the clock function and the feature that provides for the reinstatement of the mixer settings that existed prior to switching off the power will no longer operate correctly. If a popup message recommending that you replace the battery appears when you turn on the power, replace the battery as

Introduction

described in the following procedure.

l Use only the specified type (model no. CR2032)

of lithium batteries (p. 16). Be sure to insert it as directed (to ensure correct polarity).

l Used lithium batteries must be disposed of in

compliance with whatever regulations for their safe disposal that may be observed in the region in which you live.

Back up the M-200i’s mixer settings to USB memory (p.

82).

Data for connection to a Wireless LAN router using the LAN or WIRELESS LAN function cannot be backed up to USB memory. After completing the operation, connect to the Wireless LAN router again (p. 103).

ig.battery-panel2.eps

Turn on the power of the M-200i, and set the date and time (p. 112).

Load the previously saved settings (MIXER PARAMETER, SYSTEM SETTING) from the USB memory to which you backed up the data in step 1. (p. 81)

About USB memory

The M-200i can use USB memory to store and read a variety of data.

• Record and play WAV files using the USB Memory Recorder

• Back up and recover internal mixer data

Carefully insert the USB memory until it is firmly in place.

Switch off the M-200i’s power, and disconnect the power

cord from the AC outlet.

Remove the two screws that fasten the battery cover as

shown in the illustration, and detach the battery cover.

fig.battery-panel1.eps

Remove the old battery, and insert the new battery.

When removing, hook nail onto upperside of the battery.

Use care, as some of the metal edges may be sharp.

Attach the battery cover as shown in the illustration, and

fasten it using the two screws you removed in step 3.

When the access lamp of USB memory is lit or blinking, please do not remove the USB memory. This might cause some damage to the data of the USB memory or deficit.

USB memory used with the USB Memory Recorder must support USB 2.0 (Hi-speed).

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Explanation of the panels

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Top panel/Front panel

fig.TopPanelGuide.eps

Explanation of the panels

Fader module section

LAYER section

Main fader module

Display

CHANNEL EDIT section

DISPLAY section

Screen controller section

SENDS ON FADER section

SOLO CLEAR button

TALKBACK ON button

USER button section

PHONES jack

PHONES LEVEL knob

iPad connection area

p. 18

p. 19

p. 20

p. 21

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Explanation of the panels

Fader module section

fig.FaderModSectGuide.eps

LAYER section

fig.LayerSectGuide.eps

Explanation of the panels

This section lets you control the 16 channels you selected in the LAYER section.

SEL buttons

Use these buttons to select the channel that you want to control. The [SEL] button of the currently selected channel lights up.

This section lets you select the channel layer to be assigned to the fader module section. The button of the currently assigned channel layer lights up.

USER2 layer button

USER1 layer button

These assign user fader layer 1 or user fader layer 2 to the fader module section.

“Editing the user fader layers” (p. 94)

AUX/MTX/DCA layer button

This assigns AUX1 through 8, MTX1 through 4, and DCA1 through 4 to the fader module section.

CH 17 - 32 layer button

This assigns CH 17 through 32 to the fader module section.

SOLO buttons

These buttons turn solo on or off for each channel. The button lights up when solo is on.

“Monitor/Solo” (p. 92)

Meters

These indicate the signal level of each channel.

“Metering” (p. 59)

MUTE buttons

These turn muting on or off for each channel. The button lights up when a channel is muted.

Faders

These adjust the signal level of each channel.

CH 1 - 16 layer button

This assigns CH 1 through 16 to the fader module section.

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This operation is not enabled for the following channels:

• AUX1 - 8

• MTX1 - 4

• MAIN L/R

“GATE/EXPANDER screen” (p. 45)

Main fader module

fig.MainFaderModGuide.eps

Explanation of the panels

Display

This display indicates the mixer parameters and system settings, as well as displaying a list of the meters.

Explanation of the panels

CHANNEL EDIT section

fig.DisplayGuide.eps

SEL button

This button selects the MAIN channel so that it can be controlled. It lights up when the MAIN channel is selected.

By repeatedly pressing the [SEL] button, you can alternatingly select first the MAIN L channel, then the MAIN R channel.

In this section, you can access the respective screens for working with the parameters of the currently selected channel.

EDIT button

This button accesses the CHANNEL EDIT screen.

“Input channel operations” (p. 34), “AUX, MTX, MAIN operations” (p. 39)

GATE button

This button accesses the GATE/EXPANDER screen.

SOLO button

This button turns solo on or off for the MAIN L and R channels. The button lights up when solo is on.

Mute button

These turn muting on or off for MAIN L and R channels. The button lights up when MAIN L and R channels are muted.

If “DISABLE MAIN MUTE” in the System Settings (p. 111) is ON, this button is disabled.

Fader

This adjusts the signal level of the MAIN L and R channels.

Meter

This indicates the signal level of the MAIN L and R channels.

“About the meters” (p. 59)

COMP button

This button accesses the COMPRESSOR/LIMITER screen.

“COMPRESSOR/LIMITER screen” (p. 49)

EQ button

This button accesses the EQ screen.

“4-BAND EQ” (p. 55)

SEND button

This button accesses the SENDS screen.

“SENDS screen” (p. 58)

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Explanation of the panels

DISPLAY section

fig.FunctionSectGuide.eps

SCENE button

This button accesses the SCENE screen, where you manage the scene list.

METER button

This button accesses the METER screen, which displays a list of meters.

“Metering” (p. 59)

Explanation of the panels

SETUP button

This button accesses the SETUP screen for making various settings.

“SETUP screen” (p. 80)

DCA button

This button accesses the DCA GROUP screen for manipulating and making settings for DCA groups.

“DCA groups” (p. 60)

MUTE button

This button accesses the MUTE GROUP screen for manipulating and making settings for mute groups.

“Mute groups” (p. 62)

EFFECT button

This button accesses the EFFECTS screen, for manipulating and making settings for internal-effect and external-effect instruments.

“Effects, GEQ, External effects” (p. 64)

GEQ button

This button accesses the GEQ screen, for manipulating and making settings for internal GEQ.

“Scene memory” (p. 74)

USB REC button

This button accesses the RECORDER screen for making recorder settings and managing the song list.

“USB memory recorder” (p. 77)

Screen controller section

fig.GenCtrlSectGuide.eps

Cursor buttons

These buttons move the cursor and the location of focus up/ down/left/right within the screen.

Value dial

This adjusts the value of the parameter at which the cursor is located.

EXIT button

This button exits the currently displayed screen and returns you to the home screen.

ENTER button

Use this button to turn an on-screen button on or off, or to confirm a change you’ve made to a setting.

FUNC button

This button has the following two functions:

• Accessing the FUNCTION screen for detailed control of functions at their respective setting screens.

• Modifying the range by which a value changes when you manipulate it, allowing for finer detail, by holding down [FUNC].

“Effects, GEQ, External effects” (p. 64)

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SENDS ON FADER section

fig.MeterBtn.eps

Pressing one of the [AUX1] through [AUX8] buttons turns on SENDS ON FADER mode for the corresponding bus. The button flashes while in SENDS ON FADER mode.

Explanation of the panels

PHONES jacks

You can connect a set of headphones to these jacks, and use them to monitor the MONITOR L/R audio signal.

• Miniature stereo phone type

• Stereo 1/4-inch phone type

The minimum impedance of headphones that you can connect is 16

* When connecting sets of headphones to both the miniature stereo

phone and the stereo 1/4-inch phone type jacks, ensure that the combined impedance of the two sets of headphones is not less than 16

PHONES LEVEL knob

This adjusts the output level of headphones connected to the PHONES jacks.

iPad connection area

Here you can place an iPad for controlling the unit remotely.

Explanation of the panels

To select MTX as the destination, simultaneously press the pair [AUX1]/[AUX2], [AUX3]/[AUX4], [AUX5]/[AUX6], or [AUX7]/ [AUX8].

SOLO CLEAR button

This Button cancels (turns off) solo for all channels and buses.

TALKBACK ON button

This button turns talkback on or off. It lights up when talkback is on.

“Talkback” (p. 89)

USER button section

fig.SetupSectGuide.eps

“How to Use TABLET STAND” (p. 13)

These buttons access the functions assigned to USER [1] through [8]. The functions of these buttons are user-configurable.

“User Preference settings” (p. 94)

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Explanation of the panels

Rear panel

fig.RearPanelGuide.eps

Explanation of the panels

INPUT jacks

ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT jacks

MAIN OUTPUT jacks

AES/EBU OUT jack

REAC port

LAN connector

USB MEMORY connector

USB WLAN ADAPTOR connector

USB COMPUTER connector

Security slot

RS-232C connector

MIDI connectors

DOCK CABLE connector

BATTERY slot

Power cord hook

Grounding terminal

AC adapter connector

POWER switch

p. 23

p. 24

p. 25

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+PHANTOM[+48V/14mA]

GND

COLD

HOT

INPUT jacks

fig.ConsInJackGuide.eps

INPUT 1 – 16 jacks

These are balanced XLR-3-31 female input jacks for inputting analog audio signals from microphones or line level equipment.

By default, they are patched to CH 1 through 16.

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This instrument is equipped with balanced (XLR) type jacks. Wiring diagrams for these jacks are shown below. Make connections after first checking the wiring diagrams of other equipment you intend to connect.

fig.XLRJackInput.eps

Explanation of the panels

ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT jacks

fig.ConsOutJackGuide.eps

Explanation of the panels

ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT 1 – 6 jacks

These are balanced XLR-3-32 male output jacks for outputting analog audio signals.

By default, AUX1 through 6 are patched to these jacks.

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fig.XLRJack.eps

GND

HOT

COLD

INPUT 17 - 22 jacks

These are balanced (TRS) type jacks for inputting analog audio signals from line-level equipment.

By default, they are patched to CH 17 through 22.

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This instrument is equipped with balanced (TRS) type jacks. Wiring diagrams for these jacks are shown below. Make connections after first checking the wiring diagrams of other equipment you intend to connect.

fig.TRSJack.eps

INPUT 23 – 24 jacks

These are RCA phono jacks for inputting analog audio signals from line-level equipment.

By default, they are patched to CH 23 through 24.

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ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT 7 - 10 jacks

These are balanced (TRS) type 1/4-inch phone jacks for outputting analog audio signals.

By default, AUX7 through 8 and MAIN L/R are patched to these jacks.

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fig.TRSJack.eps

The INPUT 17 through 20 jacks and ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT 7 through 10 jacks can also be used as input/output jacks for inserting external effect processors into channels.

For details, refer to “About inserting an external effects device” (p. 64).

When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the inputs (CONSOLE INPUT) may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors.

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Explanation of the panels

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91011

MAIN OUTPUT jacks

fig.REACPortGuide.eps

LAN connector

You can use this connector to attach a Wireless LAN router for connection to an iPad.

These are balanced XLR-3-32 male output jacks for outputting analog audio signals.

By default, MAIN L/R is patched to these jacks.

Make connections after first checking the wiring diagrams of other equipment you intend to connect.

Explanation of the panels

GND

AES/EBU OUT jack

This jack outputs an AES/EBU-format (IEC60958-compliant) digital audio signal.

By default, MAIN L/R is patched to this jack.

REAC port

This is an RJ45 connector for connecting input/output units such as the S-1608, S-0816, or S-4000S via a Cat5e Ethernet cable.

HOT

COLD

“LAN setting” (p. 101)

USB MEMORY connector

This connector is for attaching a USB flash drive.

Before detaching a USB flash drive, first make sure that no read or write operation to the flash drive is in progress. Detaching a USB flash drive while such an operation is in progress might result in data corruption.

USB WLAN ADAPTOR connector

You can use this connector to attach a wireless USB adapter (WNA1100-RL, sold separately) for connection to an iPad.

“Basic settings for WIRELESS LAN” (p. 102)

USB COMPUTER connector

This USB COMPUTER connector can be connected to your computer to control the M-200i remotely.

“USB MIDI” (p. 106)

This connector supports Cat5e Ethernet cables up to 100 meters long. If you need a longer connection, we recommend that you use the optional S-OPT.

The default input/output patching between the M-200i and input/output units connected to the REAC port is as follows:

Input jacks

REAC IN 1-40

Output jacks

REAC OUT 1-6 REAC OUT 7-8 MAIN L, R REAC OUT 9-40 CH 1-32 DIRECT OUT

The REAC port has a REAC indicator that shows the REAC communication status. The state of the REAC indicator has the following designations:

State

Unlighted

Lighted A split connection with a REAC device has been

Flashing Connected normally with a REAC device.

Input channel

None

Output signal

AUX 1-6

Description

No connection with a REAC device has been established.

established.

Security slot

988

You can attach a commercially available security wire here to prevent theft. For details, refer to the following website:

http://www.kensington.com/

RS-232C connector

You can use this RS-232C connector to control the M-200i remotely from an external device.

“RS-232C” (p. 106)

MIDI connectors

These connectors are for connection to MIDI equipment. An IN connector (for reception) and an OUT/THRU connector (for transmission and “thru”) are provided. You can use the REMOTE screen to switch between the OUT and THRU functions.

“Remote” (p. 106)

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DOCK CABLE connector

Explanation of the panels

AC adapter connector

Connecting an iPad to the unit using the included dock cable lets you control the unit remotely from the iPad.

Charging starts automatically when an iPad is connected.

BATTERY slot

This slot contains a lithium battery that maintains the M-200i’s clock function and preserves the mixer settings.

If the battery runs down, you need to replace it. For details on replacing the battery, refer to“About the internal lithium battery” (p. 16).

Power cord hook

You can use this power cord hook to prevent the power cord from being accidentally disconnected.

For details on attaching the power cord hook, refer to “Attaching the power cord hook” (p. 14).

Grounding terminal

Unsuitable places for connection.

Use this to supply power from a connected AC adapter (PSB-14U).

Never connect any power cord to the M-200i other than the included one.

POWER Switch

This turns the power on and off.

“Turning the power on/off” (p. 15)

Explanation of the panels

Do not ground the M-200i to locations such as the following:

• Water pipes (may result in shock or electrocution)

• Gas pipes (may result in fire or explosion)

• Telephone-line ground or lightning rod (may be dangerous in the event of lightning)

Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup, you may experience a discomforting sensation, or perceive that the surface feels gritty to the touch when you touch this device, microphones connected to it, or the metal portions of other objects, such as guitars. This is due to an infinitesimal electrical charge, which is absolutely harmless. However, if you are concerned about this, connect the ground terminal with an external ground. When the unit is grounded, a slight hum may occur, depending on the particulars of your installation. If you are unsure of the connection method, contact the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” leaflet.

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Basic operation

Basic panel operations

Selecting the channel layer

Basic operation

Use the buttons of the LAYER section to select the channel layer to be controlled by the fader module section. Each channel layer assigns the following channels to the fader module section:

Channel layer Channels

USER 2 USER LAYER 2 (configurable)

USER 1 USER LAYER 1 (configurable)

AUX/MTX/DCA AUX1–8, MTX1–4, DCA1–4

CH 17-32 CH17–32

CH 1-16 CH1–16

Accessing a screen

Pressing a button in the CHANNEL EDIT section or DISPLAY section displays the associated screen. The screens accessed by each button are as follows:

METER screen

DCA GROUP screen

EFFECTS screen

SCENE screen

CHANNEL EDIT screen

GATE/EXPANDER screen

EQ screen

SETUP screen MUTE GROUP screen

GEQ screen RECORDER screen

COMPRESSOR/LIMITER screen SENDS screen

Home screen

Pressing [EXIT] at any of the setting screens returns the display to the Home screen. You can select either the CHANNEL EDIT screen or the METER screen as the Home screen. For details on how to select the Home screen, refer to “Selecting the Home screen” (p. 95).

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Basic operation

Screen operations

Basic screen structure

Title bar

This indicates the name of the screen currently shown in the main display area.

Wireless LAN status display

This displays the status of the wireless LAN.

Display

Description

Connected to the Wireless LAN router. The signal strength (the strength of the radio waves from the Wireless LAN router) is indicated by three bars.

A wireless USB adapter is attached, but no connection to the Wireless LAN router is in effect.

No wireless USB adapter is attached.

Button operations

Buttons on the screen are used to turn a function on or off, to execute a command, or to access a screen. To operate a button, move the cursor to the desired button and press [ENTER].

ON/OFF buttons

These are used to turn a parameter or function on or off.

A button that is on appears as follows:

A button that is off appears as follows:

Action buttons

These buttons are used to access an associated screen or to execute a function.

Knob/value operations

Basic operation

Ad-hoc mode (p. 104)

Main display area

Most screen operations are performed in this area.

Cursor operations

The cursor is indicated by a flashing frame. You use the up, down, left, and right keys to move the cursor.

Use the value dial to manipulate setting values on the screen. Move the cursor to the desired value, then carry out the operation.

You can make more-detailed settings by holding down [FUNC] and

operating the value dial.

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Basic operation

List operations

The selected item in a list is highlighted. Use the up/down keys or the value dial to select a different item.

Basic operation

An item that has an accessible screen with more detailed settings is displayed with an arrow as shown in the figure above. To access the detailed setting screen, move to the item displayed with an arrow and press [ENTER].

Copying channel settings to the clipboard

Channel settings can be saved on the clipboard.

At the editing screen for the desired channel, access the

FUNCTION screen.

Move the cursor to “COPY” and press [ENTER].

The currently selected items are displayed with check marks.

Check boxes are displayed when it is possible to select more than one of multiple choices.

Press [ENTER] to change setting values in a list, then use the value dial to manipulate.

A message announcing the completion of the copy operation is displayed.

When using the COPY function on the CHANNEL EDIT screen for CH 1- 32, the following parameters of the selected channel are saved to the clipboard:

Patch

Polarity

ATT Attenuator

HPF High-pass filter

Gate Gate/expander

Comp Compressor

EQ 4-band EQ

Fader Fader

Pan Pan

Send AUX/MTX sends

Direct Direct out point

Group DCA groups, mute groups

To MAIN MAIN button

Input patch

Polarity

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When using the COPY function on the AUX/MTX/MAIN CHANNEL EDIT screen, the following parameters for the currently selected channel are copied:

Basic operation

ATT

Comp Compressor (when compressor is selected)

EQ 4-band EQ

Fader Fader

Balance Balance

Limiter Limiter (when limiter is selected)

Delay Delay

Group DCA groups, mute groups

To MAIN MAIN button/PAN (enabled only for AUX)

MTX AUX/MTX/MAIN bus mix

When using the COPY function on the GATE/EXPANDER screen, COMPRESSOR/LIMITER screen, EQ screen, or SENDS screen, the only contents of each respective function are copied.

Attenuator

Pasting channel settings from the clipboard

Settings saved on the clipboard can be pasted. The paste function is displayed only when settings are present on the clipboard.

At the editing screen for the desired channel, access the FUNCTION screen.

A message announcing the completion of the paste operation is displayed.

Pressing [EXIT] will cancel the operation.

When a mix of MTX has been pasted to MAIN/AUX, the levels sent from the respective input channels to the copy-source MTX bus are replicated at the paste-destination buses. However, the sends from MAIN / AUX to MTX are not pasted.

Undoing (canceling) a paste operation

This undoes the last-performed parameter paste operation. The undo function is displayed only when pasted parameters that can be undone exist.

Access the CHANNEL FUNCTION screen for the desired channel.

Move the cursor to “UNDO” and press [ENTER].

Basic operation

Move the cursor to “PASTE” and press [ENTER].

The CHANNEL PASTE screen for selecting the content to

paste is displayed.

When individual settings for the COMPRESSOR/LIMITER screen (p. 49), the EQ screen (p. 55), or the like have been copied, the individual settings alone are pasted, with no screen for selecting the content to paste displayed.

Add check marks to the parameters that you want to paste.

Move the cursor to the PASTE button and press [ENTER].

A message announcing the completion of the undo operation is displayed.

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Basic operation

Library operations

You can store settings for many of the functions of the M-200i using LIBRARIES.

There are libraries for:

• Channels

• Buses

• Gates

• Compressors

• Limiters

•EQ

• Effects

Basic operation

• Input Patchbay settings

• Output Patchbay settings

This section describes the operations common to all LIBRARY screens.

Verify that the desired channel, effect, or patchbay is displayed.

At the library data list, select the desired number, then

press [ENTER]. A popup appears.

Move the cursor to RECALL and press [ENTER].

LIBRARY screen

Target indication

This indicates currently displayed library, the target channel, and other such information.

Library data list

NO.

NAME This indicates the name of the library data.

STATUS “P” is shown for preset data, and “L” is shown for

This indicates library data numbers. Preset data numbers begin with a “P”. User data numbers begin with a “U”.

locked user data.

A message prompting you to confirm the operation is displayed.

Pressing [ENTER] recalls the data from the library and closes the popup.

Pressing [EXIT] cancels the library data-recall operation.

When recalling data from the CHANNEL LIBRARY, a screen for selecting the parameter to recall is displayed in step 4.

Recalling data from a library

Access the desired LIBRARY screen.

If the “SCENE/LIB RECALL” item in the CONFIRMATION section of User Preference (p. 94) is not in effect, no confirmation message will appear in step 4.

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Basic operation

Storing data to a library

Access the desired LIBRARY screen.

Verify that the desired channel, effect, or patchbay is

displayed.

At the library data list, select the desired number, then press [ENTER]. A popup appears.

A message prompting you to confirm the operation is displayed.

Pressing the [ENTER] button stores the data to the library

and closes the popup.

Pressing [EXIT] cancels the library data-store operation.

If the “SCENE/LIB STORE” item in the CONFIRMATION section of User Preference (p. 94) is not in effect, no confirmation message will appear in step 6.

Basic operation

Move the cursor to STORE and press [ENTER].

The NAME EDIT screen is displayed.

Storing to numbers displayed with “P” (preset data) or with “L” (locked data) is not possible.

At the NAME EDIT screen, edit the name (p. 33).

Press [ENTER].

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Basic operation

Locking/unlocking library data

You can lock user data to prevent from being accidentally overwritten.

Access the desired LIBRARY screen.

Basic operation

Verify that the desired channel, effect, or patchbay is displayed.

At the library data list, select the desired number, then press [ENTER]. A popup appears.

Clearing data from a library

Access the desired LIBRARY screen.

Verify that the desired channel, effect, or patchbay is

displayed.

At the library data list, select the desired number, then press [ENTER]. A popup appears.

Move the cursor to LOCK and press [ENTER], then select locking/unlocking of user data.

Move the cursor to the CLEAR and press [ENTER].

A message prompting you to confirm the operation is displayed.

Clearing data at numbers displayed with “P” (preset data) or with “L” (locked data) is not possible.

Pressing [ENTER] clears the data from the library and

closes the popup.

Pressing [EXIT] cancels the library data-clear operation.

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Basic operation

Editing the name of library data

You can assign a name of up to twelve characters to user data.

Access the desired LIBRARY screen.

Verify that the desired channel, effect, or patchbay is

displayed.

At the library data list, select the desired number, then press [ENTER]. A popup appears.

Editing a name

This section describes operations common to the NAME EDIT screens.

Use the left/right cursor buttons to select a character.

Use the value dial to change the character.

Press [ENTER] to finalize the edited name and close the NAME EDIT screen.

Pressing [EXIT] will cancel the operation.

Pressing a combination of buttons executes the following action at NAME EDIT screens.

Basic operation

Move the cursor to the NAME EDIT and press [ENTER].

The NAME EDIT screen is displayed.

You cannot edit library data in which “P” (preset data) or “L” (

locked data) is shown.

At the NAME EDIT screen, edit the name.

For information on how to edit the name, refer to “Editing a name” (p. 33).

[FUNC] +

DELETE: Deletes the character at the cursor location. The text at the right of the cursor location will move to the left.

INSERT: Inserts a space at the cursor location. The text at the right of the cursor location will move to the right.

A/a: Changes the letter at the cursor location between uppercase and lowercase. If the character is not an English letter, it will be changed to the letter “A”.

NUMBER: Converts the character at the cursor location to the numeral “0”.

Peak clear

At the CHANNEL EDIT, EQ, GATE, COMPRESSOR, or METER screen, access the FUNCTION screen.

Move the cursor to PEAK CLEAR and press [ENTER].

Press [ENTER] to finalize the edited name and close the

NAME EDIT screen.

Pressing [EXIT] will cancel the operation.

The level meter’s peak hold or over indication is cleared.

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Input channel operations

LR LR

SOLO

12345678

LR LR12345678

MTX

1234

HPF

COMP

ATT

PREAMP

KEY-IN

POST HPFPOST ATT POST GATE POST COMP PRE EQ

PRE FADER

PRE EQ

POST FADER

PRE FADER POST FADER

INSERT

MUTE FADER

PAN

MAIN ON

EXT FX INSERT

TO 1, 3...7

TO 2, 4...8

SEND AUX/MTX

LINK

AUX SEND 1–8, MTX SEND 1–4

PAN

SOLO

KEY-IN

SOLO

TO SOLO

KEY-IN

SOLO

PRE EQ

PRE FADER

POST FADER

AFL(R)

PFL(R)

AFL(L)

PFL(L)

ONSEND

DIRECT OUT

POINT

AFL ON

KEY-IN SOLO

CH 1–32

GATE/

EXP

KEY-IN FILTER

MUTE

PRE EQ

TOP OF CH

PRE FADER

POST FADER

- SELF POST HPF

- CH 1-32 DIRECT OUT

- MAIN L / R

- AUX 1–8

- MTX 1–4

- INPUT 1–24

- DOCK INPUT L / R

- REAC INPUT1–40

- SELF POST GATE

- CH 1-32 DIRECT OUT

- MAIN L / R

- AUX 1–8

- MTX 1–4

- INPUT 1–24

- DOCK INPUT L / R

- REAC INPUT1–40

TO OUTPUT PATCHBAY

4-BAND

PEQ

KEY-IN FILTER

INPUT

PATCHBAY

GEQ

INSERT

MAIN AUX

SOLOMTXMAIN AUX

About the input channels

The input channels process the audio signals from the input jacks and internal ports, and send them to the MAIN, AUX, and MTX buses.

fig.InBlkDia.eps

Input channel operations

•

INPUT PATCHBAY

This section patches input ports to input channels.

• φ

(POLARITY)

This reverses the polarity of the audio signal.

•

ATT (Attenuator)

This adjusts the input level in the digital domain.

• HPF (High-pass filter)

This is a 12 dB/octave filter that passes audio frequencies that are higher than the specified frequency.

• GATE/EXPANDER

This is a dynamics processor that can be used as a gate, expander, or ducking.

•

COMPRESSOR

This is a dynamics processor that can be used as a compressor.

• EXT FX INSERT (External effect insert)

An external effect processor can be inserted at this point using the audio input and output jacks on the rear panel.

•

FX INSERT (Effect insert)

FX1–FX4 can be inserted at this point.

• GEQ INSERT

These ports let you insert GEQ1-4.

•

4-BAND EQ

This is a 4-band EQ with LO, LO-MID, HI-MID, and HI frequency bands.

• MUTE

This mutes the channel.

•

FADER

This adjusts the send level to the MAIN bus.

•

PAN

This adjusts the left/right panning of the audio signal sent to the MAIN L/R bus.

• MAIN SW (Main switch)

This turns the send to the MAIN L/R bus on/off.

• AUX/MTX SENDS

These adjust the send to the AUX/MTX bus.

•

DIRECT OUT POINT

This specifies the position from which the direct out signal is taken.

• SOLO

This outputs the selected signal to MONITOR OUT L/R and PHONES OUT.

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Accessing the CHANNEL EDIT

screen

In the LAYER section, press [CH1-16] or [CH17-32] to assign the input channels to the fader module section.

In the fader module section, press [SEL] to select the desired input channel.

In the CHANNEL EDIT section, press [EDIT].

The CHANNEL EDIT screen appears.

Input channel operations

PAD button

This turns the pad on/off. Turning this on lowers the input sensitivity of the preamp by 20 dB.

The preamp circuit in the M-200i has no pad.

The PAD button is displayed when an S-1608 or other Digital Snake device is patched.

To prevent occurrence of noise when changing pad settings, output of the channel whose setting you change is briefly muted.

Turn the pad on if the input level is too high even when the preamp

gain is set to the minimum position.

(Polarity) button

This reverses the polarity of the audio signal. The polarity is reversed when this is turned on and normal when turned off.

Input channel operations

Pressing a different [SEL] button while the CHANNEL EDIT screen is

displayed lets you switch to the view for that channel.

At the CH-SELECT OPTION screen (p. 94) in the user preference settings, if “CH-EDIT FOLLOWS [SEL]” is in effect, pressing [SEL] accesses the CHANNEL EDIT screen for that channel.

CHANNEL EDIT screen

Preamp

Here you make preamp settings for the input jacks patched to the channels.

+48V button

This turns the +48 V phantom power on/off.

SENS

This adjusts the preamp gain.

The preamp gain is not a continuous control; it is digital with stepped control. This is normal. In certain situations artifact noise may occur when changing preamp gain. This is normal.

Overload indicator

This will light when the output of the preamp exceeds the OVER LEVEL setting specified in the METER FUNCTION screen (p. 59).

For the following channels, the preamp displays only the φ(Polarity) button:

• Channels to which no input port is patched

• Channels to which a port that has no preamp (such as an internal port) is patched

HPF (High-pass filter)

Be sure to turn off phantom power when no device requiring +48 V phantom power is connected. Inadvertently supplying phantom power to a dynamic microphone, audio playback device, or other equipment that does not require such power might cause malfunction. Carefully check the documentation included with the microphone or other equipment you’re using to determine its specifications.

To prevent occurrence of noise, input is briefly muted when phantom power is turned on or off.

HPF button

This turns the filter on/off.

FREQ

This adjusts the HPF frequency in a range of 20 Hz to 20.0 kHz.

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Input channel operations

Dynamics

GATE button

This turns the gate/expander on/off.

Fader

For information on editing gate/expander parameters, refer to “Gate/expander operations” (p. 44).

COMP button

This turns the compressor on/off.

For information on editing compressor parameters, refer to “Compressor/Limiter operations” (p. 49).

Input channel operations

EQ graph

This shows the approximate response of the EQ.

EQ button

This turns the 4-band EQ on/off.

For information on editing 4-band EQ parameters, refer to “4band EQ operations” (p. 55).

This adjusts the send level to MAIN in a range of -Inf dB to +10.0 dB.

You can make more-detailed settings by holding down [FUNC] and operating the value dial.

Channel meter

This indicates the signal level of the channel. For a stereolinked channel, two meters (L and R) are shown. The level detection point is according to the setting at the METER screen. For details, refer to “METER FUNCTION screen” (p. 59).

Pan fader

PAN

This adjusts the panning of the audio signal sent to MAIN L/R in a range of L63 to R63.

MAIN button

This turns the send to MAIN L/R on/off.

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Input channel operations

CHANNEL FUNCTION screen

Access the CHANNEL EDIT screen for the desired channel.

Press [FUNC] to access the CHANNEL FUNCTION screen.

The operations available at the CHANNEL FUNCTION screen are as follows:

LINK

NAME EDIT Specifies the channel name.

PATCHBAY Accesses the PATCHBAY screen (p. 87).

GROUP ASSIGN

ATT

DIRECT OUT POINT

COPY

PASTE When channel settings have been copied to the

UNDO This undoes the last-performed parameter paste

LIBRARY Accesses the CH LIBRARY screen.

PEAK CLEAR Clears the level meter’s peak hold or over indication.

HOME SCREEN

For information on, NAME EDIT, COPY, PASTE, UNDO, LIBRARY, or PEAK CLEAR, go to “Basic operation,“ and refer to “Editing a name”(p. 33), “Copy“ (p. 28), “Paste“ (p. 29), “Undo“ (p. 29), “Library“ (p. 30), or “Peak clear“ (p. 33).

Turns channel link on/off (p. 37).

Assigns channels to DCA groups (p. 61)and mute groups (p. 62).

This adjusts the input level in the digital domain.

This specifies the position from which the direct out signal is taken (p. 38).

Copies channel settings to the clipboard.

clipboard, this pastes the settings from the clipboard.

operation. It is not displayed when there is no action to undo.

Selects the unit’s Home screen.

Stereo-linking channels

Adjacent odd-numbered and even-numbered channels can be stereo-linked so that their parameters have the same settings. This is convenient when you’re dealing with stereo sources.

Access the CHANNEL FUNCTION screen for the channel

that you want to stereo-link.

Move the cursor to “LINK“ and press [ENTER].

A confirmation message appears, asking you to confirm the stereo-link operation. The options within this menu are explained below.:

Description

LINK (L->R)

LINK (L<-R) The parameters of the odd-numbered channel are

Moving the cursor to the LINK (L->R) or LINK (L<-R) and

The parameters of the even-numbered channel are set to the values of the odd-numbered channel.

set to the values of the even-numbered channel.

pressing [ENTER] stereo-links the channels.

Pressing [EXIT] cancels the operation.

Stereo-linked parameters

The following parameters are linked by stereo link:

• Attenuator

• HPF

• Gate/expander parameters other than Key In

• Compressor parameters other than Key In

• 4-band EQ parameters

• Fader parameters

• AUX/MTX sends

• Direct out point

Input channel operations

For information on HOME SCREEN, go to “User Preference settings,“ and refer to “Selecting the Home screen” (p. 95).

When stereo link is enabled, the gate/expander and compressor work in stereo.

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Input channel operations

Changing the patching for a channel

You can change the patchbay setting for a selected channel.

Access the CHANNEL FUNCTION screen for the desired channel.

Move the cursor to “PATCHBAY” and press [ENTER].

Move to the Patchbay screen for the selected channel.

From the list, select the desired input jack, then press

[ENTER].

Input channel operations

For information on operations at the Patchbay screen, refer to the “Input/output patchbay” section (p. 86).

Assigning channels to DCA groups and mute groups

You can assign input channels to DCA groups and mute groups.

Access the CHANNEL FUNCTION screen for the desired channel.

Selecting the position from which the channel’s signal is sent as the direct out signal

Access the CHANNEL FUNCTION screen for the desired channel.

Move the cursor to “DIRECT OUT POINT“ and press [ENTER].

The DIRECT OUT POINT screen is displayed.

Select the position from which the channel’s signal is

sent as the direct out signal, then press [ENTER].

TOP OF CHANNEL

PRE EQ Take the pre-EQ signal.

PRE FADER Take the pre-fader signal.

POST FADER Take the post-fader signal.

Take the raw signal immediately out of the preamp.

Move the cursor to “GROUP ASSIGN” and press [ENTER].

The GROUP ASSIGN screen appears.

Move the cursor to the desired DCA or mute group and

press [ENTER].

Press [EXIT] to quit the screen.

For details about DCA groups, refer to “DCA groups” (p. 60). For details about mute groups, refer to “Mute groups” (p. 62).

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AUX, MTX, MAIN operations

MAIN

LR LR

SOLOAUX

12345678

LR LR12345678

MAIN SOLOAUX

MTX

1234

MTX

ATT

POST ATT PRE EQ PRE FADER POST FADER POST LIMITER POST DELAY

POST DELAY

INSERT

MUTE

FADER

BAL

EXT FX INSERT

MAIN OUT L

MAIN OUT R

MONO OUT

AUX 1–8 OUT

MTX 1–4 OUT

OUTPUT

PATCHBAY

TO SOLO

* COMP and LIMITER are mutually exclusive.

LIMITER DELAY

ATT

POST ATT PRE EQ

PRE EQ

PRE FADER

POST FADER

POST LIMITER

INSERT

MUTE

FADER

BAL

EXT FX INSERT

ATT

POST ATT

INSERT

EXT FX INSERT

BAL MUTE

TO SOLO

SOLO

TO MONITOR SEL TO REC SEL TO FX SOURCE SEL

TO MONITOR SEL TO REC SEL

LIMITER

TO SOLO

SOLO

MAIN L, R

MTX 1–4

AUX 1–8

PRE COMP

PRE FADER

POST FADER

PRE COMP

PRE FADER

POST FADER

TO MONITOR SEL TO REC SEL TO MONO MIX

MTX SEND 1–4

TO MTX 1, 3

TO MTX 2, 4

ONSEND

MTX LINK

PAN

ONSEND

MTX SEND 1–4

TO MTX 1, 3

TO MTX 2, 4

ONSEND

MTX LINK

PAN

ONSEND

TO MAIN L

TO MAIN R

MAIN SEND

PAN

MAIN ON

DELAY

LIMITER DELAY

MONO

MIX

AFL ON

PFL AFL

AFL ON

4-BAND

PEQ

4-BAND

PEQ

4-BAND

PEQ

GEQ

INSERT

GEQ

INSERT

GEQ

INSERT

EXT FX INSERT

PRE COMP

COMP

PRE COMP

COMP

PRE COMP

COMP

MAIN SEND (FROM AUX 1-8)

MTX SEND (FROM MAIN L / R)

MTX SEND (FROM AUX 1-8)

AUX 1-8 SOLO

MTX 1-4 SOLO

MAIN L SOLO MAIN R SOLO

About AUX, MTX, MAIN

The AUX and MAIN process the mixed audio signals from the input channels, and send them to the output ports. MTX (MATRIX) process a mix of the audio signals from input channels, AUX1-8, and MAIN, and send them to the output ports.

fig.OutBlkDia.eps

AUX, MTX, MAIN operations

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AUX, MTX, MAIN operations

• ATT (Attenuator)

This adjusts the input level.

•

EXT FX INSERT (External Effect insert)

These ports let you use the rear panel INPUT17–20 and ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT 7-10 ports to insert external effects processors.

•

FX INSERT (Effect insert)

These ports let you insert FX1–FX4.

• GEQ INSERT

GEQ1 to 4 can be inserted at this point.

• COMPRESSOR

This is a dynamics processor that can be used as a compressor.

The compressor and limiter cannot be used concurrently.

• 4-BAND EQ

This is a 4-band EQ with LO, LO-MID, HI-MID, and HI frequency bands.

• FADER

This adjusts the output level.

•

BALANCE

AUX, MTX, MAIN operations

This adjusts the left/right balance for MAIN L/R or for stereolinked AUX/MTX buses.

• MUTE

This mutes the output of the channel. The post fader sends to the MAIN L/R bus and MTX buses will also be muted.

•

LIMITER

This limits the output level.

Accessing the CHANNEL EDIT screen

In the LAYER section, press [AUX/MTX] to assign the output channels to the fader module section.

In the fader module section, press [SEL] to select the desired input channel.

In the CHANNEL EDIT section, press [EDIT].

The CHANNEL EDIT screen appears.

Pressing a different [SEL] button while the CHANNEL EDIT screen is

displayed lets you switch to the view for that channel.

At the CH-SELECT OPTION screen (p. 94) in the user preference settings, if “CH-EDIT FOLLOWS [SEL]“ is in effect, pressing [SEL] accesses the CHANNEL EDIT screen for that channel.

The compressor and limiter cannot be used concurrently.

• MAIN SEND (AUX1–8 only)

This adjusts the send to MAIN.

•

MTX SEND (MATRIX send)

This adjusts the send to MTX1–4.

• DELAY

This delays the output signal.

•

SOLO

This outputs the selected signal to MONITOR OUT L/R and PHONES OUT.

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CHANNEL EDIT screen

Attenuator

ATT knob

This adjusts the input level of the channel in a range of -48.0 dB to 0.0 dB.

Overload indicator

This will light when the output of the attenuator exceeds the OVER LEVEL setting specified in the METER FUNCTION screen (p. 59).

Normally, you should leave the attenuator set at 0 dB. When the input of an AUX, MTX, or MAIN is overloaded, however, you can use the attenuator to avoid overload.

AUX, MTX, MAIN operations

EQ graph

This shows the approximate response of the EQ.

EQ button

This turns the 4-band EQ on/off.

For information on editing 4-band EQ parameters, refer to “4band EQ operations” (p. 55).

TO MAIN (AUX only)

AUX, MTX, MAIN operations

Balance

This adjusts the left/right output balance for MAIN L/R or for stereo-linked AUX/MTX buses in a range of L63 to R63.

DELAY

DELAY button

This turns delay on/off.

Delay time

This adjusts the amount of delay in a range of 0.0 ms to 400.0 ms.

COMP/LIMITER button

PAN

This adjusts the panning of the audio signal sent to MAIN L/R in a range of L63 to R63.

MAIN button

This turns the send to MAIN L/R on/off.

Faders

This adjusts the output level in a range of -Inf dB to +10.0 dB.

This turns the compressor or limiter on/off.

For information on editing compressor or limiter parameters, refer to “COMPRESSOR/LIMITER screen” (p. 49).

The compressor and limiter cannot be used concurrently.

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AUX, MTX, MAIN operations

Channel meter

This indicates the signal level of the channel. For a stereolinked channel, two meters (L and R) are shown. The level detection point is according to the setting in the METER screen.

CHANNEL FUNCTION screen

Access the CHANNEL EDIT screen for the desired channel.

Press [FUNC] to access the CHANNEL FUNCTION screen.

For details, refer to “Metering” (p. 59).

AUX, MTX, MAIN operations

The operations available at the CHANNEL FUNCTION screen are as follows:

LINK

NAME EDIT Specifies the channel name.

PATCHBAY Accesses the PATCHBAY screen (p. 43).

GROUP ASSIGN

COPY Copies channel settings to the clipboard.

PASTE When channel settings have been copied to the

UNDO This undoes the last-performed parameter paste

LIBRARY Accesses the AUX/MTX/MAIN LIBRARY screen.

PEAK CLEAR Clears the level meter’s peak hold or over indication.

HOME SCREEN

Turns channel link on/off (p. 43).

Assigns channels to DCA groups (p. 60) and mute groups (p. 62).

clipboard, this pastes the settings from the clipboard.

operation. It is not displayed when there is no action to undo.

Selects the unit’s Home screen.

For information on HOME SCREEN, go to “User Preference settings,“ and refer to “Selecting the Home screen” (p. 95).

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AUX, MTX, MAIN operations

Stereo-linking AUX/MTX

You can stereo-link adjacent odd-numbered and even-numbered AUX/MTX so that their parameters have the same settings. This is convenient when you want stereo output.

Access the CHANNEL FUNCTION screen for the AUX/MTX

that you want to stereo-link.

Move the cursor to “LINK“ and press [ENTER].

A confirmation message appears, asking you to confirm the stereo-link operation. The list in this message have the following functions:

Description

LINK (L<-R) The parameters of the odd-numbered channel are

set to the values of the even-numbered channel.

LINK (L->R) The parameters of the even-numbered channel are

set to the values of the odd-numbered channel.

Moving the cursor to the LINK (L<-R) or LINK (L->R) and pressing [ENTER] stereo-links the channels.

Pressing [EXIT] cancels the operation.

Changing the patching for a channel

You can change the patchbay setting for a selected channel.

Access the CHANNEL FUNCTION screen for the desired channel.

Move the cursor to “PATCHBAY“ and press [ENTER] to

select.

The currently selected channel moves to the Patchbay screen.

From the list, select the desired output jack, then press [ENTER].

For information on operations at the Patchbay screen, refer to the “Input/output patchbay“ section (p. 86).

Assigning channels to DCA groups and mute groups

MAIN, AUX, and MTX channels can be assigned to DCA groups and mute groups.

AUX, MTX, MAIN operations

Stereo-linked parameters

The following parameters are linked by stereo link:

• Attenuator

• Compressor and limiter parameters

• 4-band EQ parameters

• Fader parameters

• MAIN send level, send switch, and send point

• MTX send level, send switch, and send point

• DELAY

MAIN L/R is always stereo-linked.

When linked, the compressor and limiter operate in stereo.

For details on operations using the GROUP ASSIGN function, refer to “Assigning channels to DCA groups and mute groups“ (p. 38).

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GATE/EXPANDER screen

INPUT LEVEL TIME

OUTPUT LEVEL

LEVEL

THRESHOLD

ATTACK RELEASE

INPUT SIGNAL

OUTPUT SIGNAL

RATIO

(KNEE=HARD) (RATIO=INF:1)

Gate/expander operations

A gate/expander is provided on CH1–32, and can be used as a gate, an expander, or a ducking processor.

A gate applies a user-adjustable level of attenuation (RANGE) to input signals that are lower than the threshold level.

ffig.GateCurve.eps

INPUT SIGNAL

OUTPUT SIGNAL

RELEASE

THRESHOLD

OUTPUT LEVEL

THRESHOLD

RANGE

LEVEL

ATTACK

HOLD

INPUT LEVEL

An expander applies a user-adjustable ratio of attenuation (RATIO) to input signals that are lower than the threshold level.

fig.ExpCurve.eps

TIME

GATE/EXPANDER screen

A ducking processor applies a user-adjustable level of attenuation (RANGE) to input signals that are higher than the threshold level.

fig.GateDuck.eps

INPUT SIGNAL

THRESHOLD

LEVEL

ATTA CK

HOLD

OUTPUT SIGNAL

RELEASE

RANGE

OUTPUT LEVEL

RANGE

INPUT LEVEL TIME

Gate, expander, and ducking operations are performed at the GATE/EXPANDER screen.

THRESHOLD

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GATE/EXPANDER screen

In the fader module section, press [SEL] to select the desired channel.

In the CHANNEL EDIT section, press [GATE].

The GATE/EXPANDER screen appears. (The name of the screen varies depending on the type of gate selected.)

ON button

This turns the GATE/EXPANDER on/off.

IN meter

This shows the input level of the gate/expander. This shows the level of the key-in signal when the KEY-IN FILTER is on or the KEY-IN SOURCE is not SELF. For stereo-linked channels, two meters (L and R) are shown.

GR meter

This shows the amount of gain reduction for the gate/ expander.

OUT meter

This shows the output level of the gate/expander. For stereolinked channels, two meters (L and R) are shown.

Gate

fig.PopGateGuide2.eps

THRESH knob

This adjusts the threshold level in a range of -80.0 dB–0.0 dB.

RANGE knob

This adjusts the RANGE in a range of -Inf dB–0.0 dB.

ATTACK knob

This adjusts the ATTACK time in a range of 0.0 ms–800.0 ms. This is the time from when the input signal exceeds the threshold level until the gate opens completely.

RELEASE knob

This adjusts the RELEASE time in a range of 0 ms–8000 ms. This is the time over which the gate reaches its maximum effect after the HOLD time has elapsed.

HOLD knob

This adjusts the HOLD time in a range of 0 ms–8000 ms. This is the time from when the input signal falls below the threshold level until the gate begins closing.

GATE/EXPANDER screen

Parameter

This sets the parameters for the gate/expander.

The parameters differ according to type.

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GATE/EXPANDER screen

Expander

fig.PopExpGuide.eps

THRESH knob

This adjusts the threshold level in a range of -80.0 dB–0.0 dB.

RATIO knob

This adjusts the RATIO in a range of 1.00:1–INF:1 (14 steps).

ATTACK knob

This adjusts the ATTACK time in a range of 0.0 ms–800.0 ms. This is the time from when the input signal exceeds the threshold level until the expander effect disappears.

KNEE knob

This adjusts the KNEE in a range of HARD or SOFT1–SOFT9 (ten steps). The way in which the expander is applied to the

GATE/EXPANDER screen

region near the threshold level can be adjusted between steep (HARD) and gentle (SOFT9).

RELEASE knob

This adjusts the RELEASE time in a range of 0 ms–8000 ms. This is the time from when the input signal falls below the threshold level until the expander effect reaches its maximum.

Ducking

fig.PopDuckGuide.eps

THRESH knob

This adjusts the threshold level in a range of -80.0 dB–0.0 dB.

RANGE knob

This adjusts the RANGE in a range of -Inf dB–0.0 dB.

ATTACK knob

This adjusts the ATTACK time in a range of 0.0 ms–800.0 ms. This is the time from when the input signal exceeds the threshold level until the ducking effect reaches its maximum.

RELEASE knob

This adjusts the RELEASE time in a range of 0 ms–8000 ms. This is the time over which the ducking effect disappears after the HOLD time has elapsed.

HOLD knob

This adjusts the HOLD time in a range of 0 ms–8000 ms. This is the time from when the input signal falls below the threshold level until the ducking effect begins to disappear.

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GATE/EXPANDER screen

GATE FUNCTION screen

Access the GATE/EXPANDER screen for the desired

channel.

Press [FUNC] to access the GATE FUNCTION screen.

The operations available at the GATE FUNCTION screen are as follows:

TYPE SELECT

KEY-IN SOURCE This button accesses the KEY-IN SELECT screen for

KEY-IN FILTER This button accesses the GATE KEY-IN FILTER screen

COPY Copies gate settings to the clipboard.

PASTE When gate settings have been copied to the

UNDO This undoes the last-performed parameter paste

LIBRARY Accesses the GATE LIBRARY screen.

PEAK CLEAR Clears the level meter’s peak hold or over indication.

This selects the type of gate from among the three types of GATE, EXPANDER, and DUCKING (p. 45).

selecting the key-in signal. For stereo-linked channels, L and R sources are shown (p. 37).

(p. 48).

clipboard, this pastes the settings from the clipboard.

operation. It is not displayed when there is no action to undo.

Selecting the type of GATE/EXPANDER

Access the GATE FUNCTION screen.

Select “TYPE SELECT“ and press [ENTER].

GATE TYPE SELECT screen appears.

Select GATE, EXPANDER, or DUCKING as the GATE type,

and press [ENTER].

The type changes.

GATE/EXPANDER screen

For information on, COPY, PASTE, UNDO, LIBRARY, or PEAK CLEAR, go to “Basic operation,“ and refer to “Copy“ (p. 28), “Paste“ (p. 29), “Undo“ (p. 29), “Library“ (p. 30), or “Peak clear“ (p.

33).

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GATE/EXPANDER screen

Selecting the key-in signal

The key-in signal used by the gate is taken from the post-HPF point of the channel itself or from any of the following sources:

• CH1-32 direct out

• AUX1-8, MTX1-4, or MAIN L/R output

• REAC INPUT1-40

• INPUT1-24

AT T

- SELF POST HPF

- CH 1-32 DIRECT OUT

- MAIN L / R

- AUX 1–8

- MTX 1–4

- INPUT 1–24

- DOCK INPUT L / R

- REAC INPUT1–40

HPF

KEY-IN

FILTER

GATE/

EXP

KEY-IN

SOLO

COMP

You use the KEY-IN SOURCE screen to select the key-in signal.

Access the GATE FUNCTION screen.

Select “KEY-IN SOURCE“ and press [ENTER] to access the

GATE KEY-IN SOURCE screen.

GATE/EXPANDER screen

TO SOLO

Using the key-in filter

Access the GATE FUNCTION screen.

Select “KEY-IN FILTER“ and press [ENTER] to access the

GATE KEY-IN FILTER screen.

IN meter

This shows the input level of the gate/expander.

This shows the level of the key-in signal when the KEY-IN FILTER is on or the KEY-IN SOURCE is not SELF.

For stereo-linked channels, two meters (L and R) are shown.

GR meter

This shows the amount of gain reduction for the gate/ expander.

Use the value dial to move to the desired channel and press [ENTER] to select the channel to use as the key-in signal.

OUT meter

This shows the output level of the gate/expander. For stereolinked channels, two meters (L and R) are shown.

KEY-IN source

This shows KEY-IN source.

Filter graph

This indicates the approximate response of the key-in filter.

SOLO button

This lets you hear the key-in filter’s output signal via the unit’s monitor output.

ON button

This turns the KEY-IN FILTER on/off.

TYPE

This select the filter type.

FREQ knob

This adjusts the center frequency in a range of 20 Hz to 20.00 kHz.

Q knob

This adjusts the Q of the peaking-type filters in a range of

0.36–16.00. Higher values produce a sharper curve.

Exiting the GATE KEY-IN FILTER screen automatically turns off key-in solo.

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COMPRESSOR/LIMITER screen

INPUT LEVEL

OUTPUT LEVEL

THRESHOLD

INPUT SIGNAL

OUTPUT SIGNAL

(KNEE=HARD)

Compressor/Limiter operations

Compressors are provided on CH1-32, AUX 1-8, MTX1-4 and MAIN L/R.

They apply a user-adjustable ratio of attenuation to input signals that exceed the threshold level.

fig.CompCurve.eps

(KNEE=HARD, GAIN=0.0dB, AUTO GAIN=OFF)

THRESHOLD

RATIO

INPUT SIGNAL

OUTPUT SIGNAL

OUTPUT LEVEL

INPUT LEVEL

Limiters are provided on each AUX1-8, MTX1-4, and MAIN L/R.

They attenuate the signal so that the output does not exceed the threshold level.

COMPRESSOR/LIMITER screen

You can select either compressor or limiter for AUX1 through 8, MTX1 through 4, and MAIN L and R. By default, the compressor is selected. The insert point varies according to the type selected. For more details about insert points, refer to “Block Diagram“ on the final page.

The COMPRESSOR screen is used to perform compressor operations, and the LIMITER screen is used to perform limiter operations.

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COMPRESSOR/LIMITER screen

COMPRESSOR screen

On button

This turns the COMPRESSOR on/off.

IN meter

This shows the input level of the compressor. For a stereolinked channel, two meters (L and R) are shown.

GR meter

This shows the amount of gain reduction for the compressor.

OUT meter

This shows the output level of the compressor. For a stereolinked channel, two meters (L and R) are shown.

Accessing the COMPRESSOR screen

In the fader module section, press [SEL] to select the desired channel.

In the CHANNEL EDIT section, press the [COMP] button.

The COMPRESSOR screen appears.

When LIMITER is selected as the compressor type for AUX, MTX, or MAIN, LIMITER is displayed in the title bar. For information on how change the type, refer to “Changing between COMPRESSOR/LIMITER” (p. 52).

Parameter

This sets the parameters for the compressor.

COMPRESSOR/LIMITER screen

THRESH knob

This adjusts the threshold level in a range of -40.0 dB to 0.0 dB.

RATIO knob

This adjusts the RATIO in a range of 1.00:1 to INF:1 (14 steps).

ATTACK knob

This adjusts the ATTACK time in a range of 0.0 ms to 800.0 ms. This is the time from when the input signal exceeds the threshold level until the compressor effect reaches its maximum.

KNEE knob

This adjusts the KNEE in a range of HARD or SOFT1 to SOFT9 (ten steps). The way in which the compressor is applied to the region near the threshold level can be adjusted between steep (HARD) and gentle (SOFT9).

RELEASE knob

This adjusts the RELEASE time in a range of 0 ms to 8000 ms. This is the time from when the input signal falls below the threshold level until the compressor effect disappears.

GAIN knob

This adjusts the GAIN in a range of -40.0 dB to +40.0 dB.

If AUTO GAIN is on, the GAIN has an effective range of -40.0 dB to +6.0 dB.

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COMP FUNCTION screen

HPF

COMP

AT T

KEY-IN

TO SOLO

KEY-IN SOLO

GATE/

EXP

- SELF POST GATE

- CH 1-32 DIRECT OUT

- MAIN L / R

- AUX 1–8

- MTX 1–4

- INPUT 1–24

- DOCK INPUT L / R

- REAC INPUT1–40

KEY-IN FILTER

Access the COMP screen for the desired channel.

Press [FUNC] to access the COMP FUNCTION screen.

The operations available at the CHANNEL FUNCTION screen are as follows:

TYPE SELECT

AUTO GAIN This turns AUTO GAIN on/off.

KEY-IN SOURCE This button accesses the KEY-IN SELECT screen for

KEY-IN FILTER This accesses the COMP KEY-IN FILTER screen. This is

COPY Copies compressor settings to the clipboard.

PASTE When compressor settings have been copied to the

UNDO This undoes the last-performed parameter paste

LIBRARY Accesses the COMP LIBRARY screen.

PEAK CLEAR Clears the level meter’s peak hold or over indication.

This selects COMPRESSOR or LIMITER as the compressor type. (LIMITER cannot be selected for CH1-32.)

selecting the key-in signal. For stereo-linked channels, L and R sources are shown. This is not displayed for AUX, MTX, or MAIN (p. 37).

not displayed for AUX, MTX, or MAIN (p. 51).

clipboard, this pastes the settings from the clipboard.

operation. It is not displayed when there is no action to undo.

COMPRESSOR/LIMITER screen

The compressor will narrow the dynamic range, because it reduces the output of incoming signals that exceed the threshold level. If AUTO GAIN is on, the upper limit of the output level when ATTACK time is 0 ms is boosted while maintaining 6 dB of headroom from clip level (0 dB), thus maximizing the dynamic range. The 6 dB of headroom is maintained to prevent the compressor’s output from clipping during the attack portion of the input signal when the ATTACK time is set to a longer value.

COMPRESSOR/LIMITER screen

Selecting the key-in signal

The key-in signal used by the compressor is taken from the postgate point of the channel itself or from any of the following sources:

• CH1-32 direct out

• AUX1-8, MTX1-4, or MAIN L/R output

• REAC INPUT1-40

• INPUT1-24

You use the COMP KEY-IN SOURCE screen to select the key-in signal.

No key-in function is available for compressors on AUX1-8, MTX1-4, or MAIN L or R.

33).

For information on TYPE SELECT, refer to “Changing between COMPRESSOR/LIMITER” (p. 52).

If you turn AUTO GAIN on, the output response of the compressor is boosted as high as possible while maintaining 6 dB of headroom.

Access the COMP FUNCTION screen.

Select “KEY-IN SOURCE“ and press [ENTER] to access the

COMP KEY-IN SOURCE screen.

Use the value dial to move to the desired channel and press [ENTER] to select the channel to use as the key-in signal.

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COMPRESSOR/LIMITER screen

Using the key-in filter

Access the COMP FUNCTION screen.

Select “KEY-IN FILTER“ and press [ENTER] to access the

COMP KEY-IN FILTER screen.

IN meter

This shows the input level of the compressor.

This shows the level of the key-in signal when the KEY-IN FILTER is on or the KEY-IN SOURCE is not SELF.

For stereo-linked channels, two meters (L and R) are shown.

GR meter

This shows the amount of gain reduction for the compressor.

Changing between COMPRESSOR/ LIMITER

You can select either compressor or limiter on AUX1 through 8, MTX1 through 4, and MAIN L and R.

The insert point varies according to the type selected.

Access the COMP FUNCTION screen.

Select TYPE SELECT and press [ENTER].

OUT meter

This shows the output level of the compressor. For stereolinked channels, two meters (L and R) are shown.

COMPRESSOR/LIMITER screen

KEY-IN source

This shows KEY-IN source.

Filter graph

This indicates the approximate response of the key-in filter.

SOLO button

This lets you hear the key-in filter’s output signal via the unit’s monitor output.

ON button

This turns the KEY-IN FILTER on/off.

TYPE

This select the filter type.

FREQ knob

This adjusts the center frequency in a range of 20 Hz to 20.00 kHz.

COMP/LIMITER TYPE SELECT screen appears.

Select COMPRESSOR or LIMITER as the compressor type , and press [ENTER].

The type changes.

Q knob

This adjusts the Q of the peaking-type filters in a range of

0.36–16.00. Higher values produce a sharper curve.

Exiting the COMP KEY-IN FILTER screen automatically turns off key-in solo.

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COMPRESSOR/LIMITER screen

LIMITER screen

Limiters are provided on each AUX1 through 8, MTX1 through 4, and MAIN L and R.

ON button

This turns the LIMITER on/off.

IN meter

This shows the input level of the limiter. For stereo-linked channels, two meters (L and R) are shown.

GR meter

This shows the amount of gain reduction for the limiter.

OUT meter

This shows the output level of the limiter. For stereo-linked channels, two meters (L and R) are shown.

Accessing the LIMITER screen

In the fader module section, press [SEL] to select the desired channel.

In the CHANNEL EDIT section, press [COMP].

When COMPRESSOR is selected as the compressor type, COMPRESSOR is displayed in the title bar. For information on how change the type, refer to “Changing between COMPRESSOR/LIMITER” (p. 52).

COMPRESSOR/LIMITER screen

Parameter

This sets the parameter for the limiter.

THRESH knob

This adjusts the threshold level in a range of -40.0 dB to 0.0 dB.

ATTACK knob

This adjusts the ATTACK time in a range of 0.0 ms to 800.0 ms. This is the time from when the input signal exceeds the threshold level until the limiter effect reaches its maximum.

KNEE knob

This adjusts the KNEE in a range of HARD or SOFT1 to SOFT9 (ten steps). The way in which the limiter is applied to the region near the threshold level can be adjusted between steep (HARD) and gentle (SOFT9).

RELEASE knob

This adjusts the RELEASE time in a range of 0 ms to 8000 ms. This is the time from when the input signal falls below the threshold level until the limiter effect disappears.

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COMPRESSOR/LIMITER screen

LIMITER FUNCTION screen

Access the LIMITER screen for the desired channel.

Press [FUNC] to access the LIMITER FUNCTION screen.

The following functions are available at the LIMITER FUNCTION screen.

TYPE SELECT

COPY This copies the LIMITER settings to the clipboard.

PASTE When LIMITER settings have been copied to the

UNDO This undoes the last-performed parameter paste

LIBRARY Accesses the LIMITER LIBRARY screen.

PEAK CLEAR Clears the level meter’s peak hold or over indication.

This selects COMPRESSOR or LIMITER as the compressor type.

clipboard, this pastes the settings from the clipboard.

operation. It is not displayed when there is no action to undo.

COMPRESSOR/LIMITER screen

33).

For information on TYPE SELECT, refer to “Changing between COMPRESSOR/LIMITER” (p. 52).

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4-BAND EQ

4-band EQ operations

A 4-band EQ is provided on each CH1 through 32, MAIN L and R, AUX1 through 8, and MTX1 through 4 channel.

About 4-band EQ for CH1-32

The LO and HI bands provide shelving-type or peaking-type filters, and the LO-MID and HI-MID bands provide peaking-type filters. Also, 12-dB/octave high-pass filters that pass the region higher than the specified frequency are provided for CH1 through 32.

About 4-band EQ for AUX1-8, MTX1-4, and MAIN L/R

The LO and HI bands provide the three types of shelving, peaking, and low-pass or high-pass type filters, and the LO-MID and HI-MID bands provide peaking-type filters.

Operating the 4-band EQ

In the fader module section, press [SEL] to select the

desired channel.

In the CHANNEL EDIT section, press [EQ].

fig.PopEQGuide.eps

The EQ screen is displayed.

Use the up and down cursor buttons to change the page and change the band to manipulate.

IN meter

This indicates the input level of the 4-band EQ. For stereolinked channels, two meters (L and R) are shown.

4-band EQ graph

This indicates the approximate response of the 4-band EQ.

EQ button

This turns the 4-band EQ on/off.

HPF button (only when the HPF band is selected)

This turns the HPF on/off. This is displayed only when a channel from CH1 to 32 is selected.

Noise may occur when you operate the filter or 4-band EQ, but this is not a malfunction.

For some filter types, GAIN or Q is not displayed.

4-BAND EQ

OUT meter

This indicates the output level of the 4-band EQ. For stereolinked channels, two meters (L and R) are shown.

GAIN

This adjusts the gain in a range of -15.0 dB to +15.0 dB.

FREQ

This adjusts the center frequency in a range of 20 Hz to 20.00 kHz.

This adjusts the Q (of the peaking-type filters) in a range of

0.36 to 16.00. Higher values produce a sharper curve.

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4-BAND EQ

EQ FUNCTION screen

Access the EQ screen for the desired channel.

Press [FUNC] to access the EQ FUNCTION screen.

The operations available at the EQ FUNCTION screen are as follows:

FLAT

LO EQ TYPE Selects as the EQ TYPE for the LO band.

HI EQ TYPE Selects as the EQ TYPE for the HI band.

4-BAND EQ

COPY Copies EQ settings to the clipboard.

PASTE When EQ settings have been copied to the

UNDO This undoes the last-performed parameter paste

LIBRARY Accesses the EQ LIBRARY screen.

PEAK CLEAR Clears the level meter’s peak hold or over indication.

For information on, COPY, PASTE, UNDO, LIBRARY, or PEAK CLEAR, go to “Basic operation,“ and refer to “Copy“ (p. 28), “Paste“ (p. 29), “Undo“ (p. 29), “Library““ (p. 30), or “Peak clear“ (p. 33).

This sets the gain to 0.0 dB for each band.

clipboard, this pastes the settings from the clipboard.

operation. It is not displayed when there is no action to undo.

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AUX/MTX send

ATT

POST ATT PRE EQ PRE FADER POST FADER POST LIMITER POST DELAY

POST DELAY

INSERT

MUTE

FADER

BAL

EXT FX

INSERT

MAIN OUT L

AUX 1–8 OUT

TO SOLO

* COMP and LIMITER are mutually exclusive.

LIMITER DELAY

ATT

POST ATT PRE EQ PRE FADER

POST FADER

POST LIMITER

INSERT

MUTE

FADER

BAL

EXT FX

INSERT

SOLO

TO MONITOR SEL TO REC SEL TO FX SOURCE SEL

LIMITER

MAIN L, R

AUX 1–8

PRE COMP

PRE FADER

POST FADER

PRE COMP

PRE FADER

POST FADER

TO MONITOR SEL TO REC SEL TO MONO MIX

MTX SEND 1–4

TO MTX 1, 3

TO MTX 2, 4

ONSEND

MTX LINK

PAN

ONSEND

MTX SEND 1–4

TO MTX 1, 3

TO MTX 2, 4

ONSEND

MTX LINK

PAN

ONSEND

DELAY

AFL ON

PFL AFL

4-BAND

PEQ

4-BAND

PEQ

GEQ

INSERT

GEQ

INSERT

EXT FX

INSERT

PRE COMP

COMP

PRE COMP

COMP

AUX/MTX send operations (CH1–32)

This sends audio signal from CH1 through 32 to AUX1 through 8, and MTX1 through 4.

fig.InBlkSends.eps

MAIN

LR LR

12345678

CH 1–32

PRE EQ

PRE FADER POST FADER

MTX

1234

SOLOAU X

4-BAND

PEQ

MUTE FADER

MUTE

PAN

AUX SEND 1–8, MTX SEND 1–4

PRE EQ

PRE FADER

POST FADER

PRE EQ

PRE FADER

POST FADER

MAIN ON

SEND AUX/MTX

LINK

PAN

ONSEND

TO 1, 3...7

TO 2, 4...8

LR LR12345678

MAIN SOLOAUX

MTX send (MAIN L/R, AUX1-8)

This sends audio signals from MAIN L and R and AUX1 through 8 to MTX1 through 4.

1234

MTX

AUX/MTX send

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AUX/MTX send

SENDS screen

In the fader module section, press [SEL] to select the

desired channel.

In the CHANNEL EDIT section, press the [SEND] button.

The SENDS screen is displayed.

AUX send 1-8 (CH1-32 only), MTX send 1- 4

These specify sends to the AUX or MTX buses. The AUX and MTX sends are organized as follows:

Channel name

This indicates the AUX/MTX channel name.

AUX/MTX send

Send level

This adjusts the send level to the AUX/MTX bus in a range of

-Inf dB to +10.0 dB.

ON button

This turns the send switch on/off.

Send point select

These select the point from which the CH signal is sent to the AUX/MTX bus, from among the following choices:

PRE EQ

PRE FD Send from the pre-fader point.

POST FD Send from the post-fader point.

Send from the pre-EQ point.

SENDS FUNCTION screen

Access the SENDS screen for the desired channel.

Press [FUNC] to access the SENDS FUNCTION screen.

The functions available at the SENDS FUNCTION screen are as follows:

COPY

PASTE When sends settings have been copied to the

UNDO This undoes the last-performed parameter paste

ALL ON This turns on all send switches for each send field.

ALL OFF This turns off all send switches for each send field.

AUX 1-8 UNITY (CH1-32 only)

MTX 1-4 UNITY This sets the send level to 0.0 dB for each bus from

ALL CH SEND POINTS

For information on, COPY, PASTE, or UNDO, go to “Basic operation“ and refer to “Copy“ (p. 28), “Paste“ (p. 29), or “Undo“ (p. 29).

Copies sends settings to the clipboard.

clipboard, this pastes the settings from the clipboard.

operation. It is not displayed when there is no action to undo.

This sets the send level to 0.0 dB for each bus from AUX1 through 8.

MTX1 through 4.

This sets all AUX/MTX send points.

Pan (when the AUX/MTX bus is stereo-linked)

This adjusts the left/right panning of the signal sent to the stereo-linked AUX/MTX bus in a range of L63 to R63.

PAN LINK button (when the AUX/MTX bus is stereo-

linked)

This turns the PAN LINK on/off. If PAN LINK is on, the pan from the input channel (CH1 to 32) to MAIN is linked with the pan from the channel to the stereo-linked AUX/MTX bus.

The PAN LINK is not displayed when sending from a bus (MAIN L/R or AUX1 through 8) to MTX.

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Metering

About the meters

This section describes the METER screen, where you can view a list of channel levels.

Accessing the METER screen

In the top panel’s DISPLAY section, press [METER].

fig.ScrMeter.eps

The METER screen is displayed.

You can view a list of the levels of the channels.

METER FUNCTION screen

To change the level detection point of the meter and make peak hold settings, you use the METER FUNCTION screen.

Access the METER screen.

Press [FUNC] to access the METER FUNCTION screen.

The functions available at the METER FUNCTION screen are as follows:

PEAK HOLD

PEAK HOLD TIME This sets the duration that the meter’s peak hold or

OVER LEVEL This adjusts the level at which the OVER indication of

CH METERING POINT

BUS METERING POINT

HOME SCREEN

PEAK CLEAR Clears the level meter’s peak hold or over indication.

This turns the meter’s peak hold function on/off.

OVER indication stays lighted, in a range of 1 sec to 4 sec or CONTINUE. Meter peak hold is enabled only when the PEAK HOLD is on.

the meter lights up, in a range of -18 dB to 0 dB.

Use these to select the level detection point for the CH meters.

Use these to set the level detection point for the AUX/MTX/MAIN meters.

Selects the unit’s Home screen.

Metering

For information on PEAK CLEAR, go to “Basic operation,“ and refer to “Peak clear“ (p. 33).

For information on HOME SCREEN, go to “User preferences ,“ and refer to “Selecting the Home screen” (p. 95).

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DCA groups

Faders assigned to DCA DCA Fader

-3dB offset to each channel

-3dB

About DCA groups

DCA grouping is a function that lets you make relative adjustments to the output level of channels so that the level of multiple channels belonging to a group can be controlled together.

fig.DCAGuide.eps

DCA groups

A channel can belong to more than one DCA group. This is convenient when grouping drums or instruments.

Accessing the DCA GROUP screen

In the DISPLAY section, press [DCA].

The DCA GROUP screen is displayed.

You can use fader modules 1 through 8 to control DCA groups 1 through 8.

This shows SOLO on/off for the multiple channels assigned to the DCA groups.

Pressing [SOLO] at the top panel lets you manipulate as a group the solo settings of all channels belonging to the corresponding DCA group.

This shows MUTE on/off for the multiple channels assigned to the DCA groups.

Pressing [MUTE] at the top panel lets you manipulate as a group the mute settings of all channels belonging to the corresponding DCA group.

Fader

This adjusts as a group the levels of the multiple channels assigned to the DCA groups.

Pressing [AUX/MTX] in the LAYER section to access the AUX/ MTX/DCA layer assigns DCA groups 1 through 4 to fader modules 13 through 16.

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DCA groups

DCA GROUP FUNCTION screen

Access the DCA GROUP screen.

Press [FUNC] to access the DCA GROUP FUNCTION screen.

The functions available at the DCA GROUP FUNCTION screen are as follows:

DCA 1-8 ASSIGN

DCA 1-8 NAME EDIT These access the NAME EDIT screen (p. 61).

These access the DCA GROUP ASSIGN screen (p. 61).

Assigning channels to DCA groups

Selecting “GROUP ASSIGN“ at the CHANNEL EDIT FUNCTION screen also lets you assign channels to DCA groups. For details, refer to “Assigning channels to DCA groups and mute groups” (p. 38).

Moving the cursor to the desired DCA group at the DCA screen and pressing [ENTER] will also let you access the DCA ASSIGN screen.

Access the DCA GROUP FUNCTION screen.

Select one from among “DCA1-8 ASSIGN“ and press

[ENTER] to access the DCA ASSIGN screen.

DCA groups

Select the desired channel and press [ENTER].

Press [EXIT] to quit the screen.

Pressing [SEL] at the top panel while the DCA ASSIGN screen is displayed lets you turn the corresponding channel’s assignment to the DCA group on/off.

Specifying a name for a DCA group

You can specify a name for each DCA group. A name of up to six characters can be specified. You use the NAME EDIT screen to edit the name.

Access the DCA GROUP FUNCTION screen.

Select one from among “DCA1-8 NAME EDIT“ and press

[ENTER] to access the DCA NAME EDIT screen.

For information on how to edit the name, refer to “Editing a name” (p. 33).

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Mute groups

About mute groups

Mute grouping is a function that lets you control the mute status of multiple channels belonging to a mute group.

A channel can belong to more than one mute group.

You use the MUTE GROUP screen to make mute group settings.

Accessing the MUTE GROUP screen

In the DISPLAY section, press [MUTE].

The MUTE GROUP screen is displayed.

MUTE buttons

These buttons turn on/off muting of multiple channels assigned to the respective mute groups.

MUTE GROUP FUNCTION screen

Access the MUTE GROUP screen.

Press [FUNC] to access the MUTE GROUP FUNCTION screen.

The operations available from the MUTE GROUP FUNCTION screen are as follows:

MUTE 1-4 ASSIGN

MUTE 1-4 NAME EDIT These buttons access the NAME EDIT screen

Assigning a channel to a mute group

These buttons access the MUTE GROUP ASSIGN screen (p. 62)

(p. 63)

MUTE ALL OUT button

This mutes the all output for the M-200i and any input and output units.

Mute groups

You can also configure USER buttons to turn mute groups on and off (p. 95).

Output muting controlled by MUTE ALL OUT cannot be stored in a scene memory. When the M-200i starts, muting by MUTE ALL OUT is off.

Selecting “GROUP ASSIGN“ at the CHANNEL EDIT FUNCTION screen also lets you assign channels to mute groups. For details, refer to “Assigning channels to DCA groups and mute groups” (p. 38).

Access the MUTE GROUP FUNCTION screen.

Select one from among “MUTE1-8 ASSIGN“ and press [ENTER] to access the MUTE ASSIGN screen.

Select the desired channel and press [ENTER].

Press [EXIT] to quit the screen.

Pressing [SEL] at the top panel while the MUTE ASSIGN screen is displayed lets you turn the corresponding channel’s assignment to the mute group on/off.

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Specifying a name for a mute group

You can specify a name for each mute group. A name of up to six characters can be specified. You use the NAME EDIT screen to edit the name.

Access the MUTE GROUP FUNCTION screen.

Select one from among “MUTE1-4 NAME EDIT“ to access the NAME EDIT screen.

Mute groups

For information on how to edit the name, refer to “Editing a name” (p. 33).

Mute groups

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SEND

LEVEL

RETURN

LEVEL

EXT FX 1-4

EXT INSERT

OUT

To CH 1 EXT FX INSERT IN

To CH 32 EXT FX INSERT IN

CH 1 EXT FX INSERT OUT

CH 32 EXT FX INSERT OUT

INPUT 17-20

TO ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT 7-10

To AUX 1 EXT FX INSERT IN

To AUX 8 EXT FX INSERT IN

AUX 1 EXT FX INSERT OUT

AUX 8 EXT FX INSERT OUT

To MTX 1 EXT FX INSERT IN

To MTX 4 EXT FX INSERT IN

MTX 1 EXT FX INSERT OUT

MTX 4 EXT FX INSERT OUT

To MAIN L EXT FX INSERT IN

To MAIN R EXT FX INSERT IN

MAIN L EXT FX INSERT OUT

MAIN R EXT FX INSERT OUT

SEND

LEVEL

RETURN

LEVEL

EXTERNAL FX

The M-200i is provided with four programmable effects processors and four mono 31-band GEQs.

You can also use the input and output jacks on the rear panel to insert up to four external effect processors into channels.

About effects

fig.EffectDia.eps

EFFECTS

CH 32 FX INSERT OUT

AUX 1 FX INSERT OUT

AUX 8 FX INSERT OUT

MTX 1 FX INSERT OUT

MTX 4 FX INSERT OUT

MAIN L FX INSERT OUT

MAIN R FX INSERT OUT

CH 1 FX INSERT OUT

AUX 1 OUT

AUX 8 OUT

FX INPUT

SELECT

INPUT OUTPUT

FX 1

EFFECT

FX 2

Same as the above

FX 3

Same as the above

FX 4

Same as the above

The M-200i contains four internal effects (FX1 through FX4), each of which allows you to select from among a variety of different effect types including reverb, delay, and a mono GEQ.

You can use effects by inserting them into a channel, or in a send/return configuration using an AUX channel in combination with an input channel as the FX return.

You use the EFFECTS screen to control effects.

FX OUTPUT

SELECT

To CH 1 FX INSERT IN

To CH 32 FX INSERT IN

To AUX 1 FX INSERT IN

To AUX 8 FX INSERT IN

To MTX 1 FX INSERT IN

To MTX 4 FX INSERT IN

To MAIN L FX INSERT IN

To MAIN R FX INSERT IN

To INPUT PATCHBAY

About inserting an external effects device

You can use the ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT 7 through 10 and INPUT 17 through 20 jacks located on the M-200i’s rear panel to insert up to four external effects devices into channels.

The four external effects devices are shown virtually as an EXT FX1 through EXT FX4 rack, allowing you to adjust the input levels and insert them into channels.

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EXT FX1 through EXT FX4 use the following input/output jacks:

External effect

EXT FX1

EXT FX2 ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT 8 INPUT 18

EXT FX3 ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT 9 INPUT 19

EXT FX4 ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT 10 INPUT20

Output jack Input jack

ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT 7 INPUT 17

To insert external effects devices into channels, you use the EFFECTS screen.

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EFFECTS screen

In the top panel’s DISPLAY section, press the [EFFECT]

button.

The EFFECTS screen appears.

You can use the up and down cursor buttons to change the effect number.

FX1-4

Library name

The upper line shows the library name, and the lower line shows the effect type name.

When the effect type is GEQ, the GEQ overview is displayed.

EDIT button

Pressing [ENTER] accesses the FX EDIT screen for the effect.

LIB button

Pressing [ENTER] access the FX LIBRARY screen.

INSERT/SOURCE indication

This shows the input-source for the effect.

1 LINK indication

This indicates the link status of the effect.

2 BYPASS indication

This indicates the bypass status of the effect.

3 INSERT/SOURCE indication

This shows the input-source for the effect.

EXT FX1-4

INSERT indication

This shows the input-source for the external effect.

EXT FX ON button

This enables or disables the EXT FX.

SEND LEVEL knob

This adjusts the output level to the external effect in a range of -Inf dB - +6.0 dB.

The ASSIGNABLE OUT jack is fixed at a nominal output level of +4 dBu. The SEND LEVEL knob adjusts the output level in the digital domain.

RETURN LEVEL knob

This adjusts the input level from the external effect in a range of -Inf dB - 6.0 dB.

When you’re using it for insertion of an external effects device, the INPUT jack’s nominal input level is fixed at +4 dBu. The RETURN LEVEL knob adjusts the input level in the digital domain.

Meters

This shows the input/output levels of the external effect.

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Meters

This shows the input/output levels of the effect.

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EFFECTS FUNCTION screen

Access the EFFECTS screen.

Press [FUNC] to access the EFFECTS FUNCTION screen.

The operations available at the EFFECTS FUNCTION screen are as follows:

FX 1-4 L/R SOURCE

FX 1-4 L/R DESTINATION

BYPASS FX 1-4 L/R

LINK FX 1-4 This links the parameters between the L and R sides.

EXT FX 1-4 INSERT

This sets the input source for the specified FX.

This sets the output destination for the specified FX.

This turns bypass on/off for the specified FX. When these are on, the input signal will be “thru-ed” to the output.

The following effect types support LR LINK:

• DELAY x2

• P.SHIFTER x2

• CH STRIP x2

• SPH-323 x2

This selects the channel into which the external effect will be inserted.

Effect input/output settings

You use the EFFECTS FUNCTION screen to select the input source and output destination for the effect.

Setting the input source for an effect

Access the EFFECTS FUNCTION screen.

Move the cursor to the FX 1-4 SOURCE, and press [ENTER].

The FX SOURCE screen will appear.

Select the desired channel and press [ENTER].

Setting the output destination for an effect

Access the EFFECTS FUNCTION screen.

Move the cursor to the FX 1-4 DESTINATION, and press [ENTER].

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The FX DESTINATION screen is displayed.

Select the desired channel and press [ENTER].

Press [EXIT] to quit the screen.

You can select more than one output-destination channel for an effect.

When used for Inserting an effect into a channel, “DESTINATION“ is not displayed on the FX PATCH screen.

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Using an effect via send/return

Effects such as reverb and delay are typically used in a send/ return configuration.

Here we will explain the procedure for using FX3 as a send/return type effect using AUX7, CH25 and CH26.

Specifying the effect input-source

Access the EFFECTS FUNCTION screen.

Move the cursor to the FX 3 SOURCE, and press [ENTER].

The FX 3 SOURCE screen will appear.

Move the cursor to the AUX7 OUT, and press [ENTER] to select it.

In the same way as you did in steps 1 through 3, select

AUX7 as the input-source for the R side of FX3.

Specifying the effect return channel

Access the EFFECTS FUNCTION screen.

Move the cursor to the FX3 L DESTINATION, and press

[ENTER].

The FX3 DESTINATION screen will appear.

Move the cursor to the CH25, and press [ENTER] to select

it.

If an input port is already patched to the channel, a message will ask you to confirm the input patching change.

Press [ENTER] to change the input patching.

If the “PATCHBAY CHANGE” item in the CONFIRMATION section of User Preference (p. 94) is not in effect, no confirmation message will appear in step 3.

In the same way as you did in steps 1 through 4, select

CH26 as the output-destination for the R side of FX3.

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Inserting an effect into a channel

Here we will explain the procedure for inserting the L side of FX1 into CH1.

Access the EFFECTS FUNCTION screen.

Move the cursor to the FX1 L SOURCE, and press [ENTER].

The FX1 L SOURCE screen will appear.

Move the cursor to the CH1 INS, and press [ENTER] to select it.

If you want to insert the effect into both channels of a stereo-linked

pair, make insert settings for both the L and R sides.

Inserting an EXT FX into a channel

Here we will explain how to connect your external effects device to ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT 7 and INPUT17, and insert it into CH1.

Access the EXT FX1 screen.

Move the cursor to the ON button for EXT FX1, and press [ENTER] to turn on.

Connect your external effects device to ASSIGNABLE

OUTPUT7 and INPUT17.

If you connect your external effects device while the ON button for EXT FX1 is off, the input and output may loop.

If the EXT FX insert-destination is already specified when you connect your external effects device, noise may be heard in the channel.

Access EFFECTS FUNCTION screen.

Move the cursor to the EXT FX1 SOURCE, and press [ENTER].

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The EXT FX1 SOURCE screen will appear.

Move the cursor to the CH1 INS, and press [ENTER] to select it.

To adjust the input/output level to the external effect, you’ll use the EFFECTS screen.

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Editing effect parameters

You use the FX EDIT screen to manipulate effect parameters.

Accessing the FX EDIT screen

Access the EFFECTS screen.

Move the cursor to the EDIT button for the desired effect among “FX1-4“ and press [ENTER].

The FX1-4 EDIT screen is displayed.

Use the up and down cursor buttons to move the cursor to the parameter you want to access, and use the value dial to adjust the value.

You can also configure USER buttons to access the FX1-4 EDIT screens (p. 95).

When GEQ is selected as the effect type, refer to “GEQ EDIT screen” (p. 72).

FX EDIT FUNCTION screen

Access the FX EDIT screen.

Press [FUNC] to access the FX EDIT FUNCTION screen.

The operations available at the FX EDIT FUNCTION screen are as follows:

GEQ ON FADER

0.5dB STEP When this is set to ON, you can operate the GEQ

SOURCE L/R This sets the input source for the specified FX.

DESTINATION L/R This sets the output destination for the specified FX.

BYPASS L/R This turns bypass on/off for the specified FX. When

LINK This links the parameters and bypass setting

FLAT

COPY Copies FX settings to the clipboard.

PASTE When FX settings have been copied to the clipboard,

UNDO This undoes the last-performed parameter paste

LIBRARY Accesses the FX LIBRARY screen.

When this is set to ON, you can controll a GEQ using the top-panel faders (p. 73). (only when the effect type is GEQ.)

fader in steps of 0.5 dB. (only when the effect type is GEQ.)

these are on, the input signal will be “thru-ed” to the output.

between the L and R sides. The following effect types support LR LINK of parameters:

• DELAY x2

• P.SHIFTER x2

• CH STRIP x2

This sets the 31-band GEQ to a flat response. (only when the effect type is GEQ.)

this pastes the settings from the clipboard.

operation. It is not displayed when there is no action to undo.

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For information on COPY, PASTE, UNDO, LIBRARY go to “Basic operation,“ and refer to Copy“ (p. 28), “Paste“ (p. 29), “Undo“(p.

29), “Library“ (p. 30).

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Using the effect library

You use the effect library to select the effect type. You can recall effect settings from the library, and store the current effect settings in the library. Effect library operations are performed at the FX LIBRARY screen.

Access the EFFECTS screen.

Move the cursor to the LIBRARY button for the desired effect among “FX1-4“ and press [ENTER].

RECALL

STORE This stores the library data selected using the list.

LOCK This locks the library data selected using the list.

CLEAR This clears the library data selected using the list.

NAME EDIT This edits the name of the library selected using the

For more information on library operations, refer to“Library operations” (p. 30).

This recalls the library data selected using the list.

list.

The FX1-4 LIBRARY screen appears.

Any effect types that currently cannot be used are displayed with a prohibition symbol.

The M-200i’s effects have following limitations:

• The total amount of RAM access for FX1 through 4 cannot exceed 100%.

• Regardless of the amount of available RAM access, “St.REVERB“ cannot be used for more than one FX unit at the

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same time.

For the RAM access consumption of each effect algorithm, refer to “RAM access consumption of each effect algorithm“ (p. 141).

Select the desired number and press [ENTER].

A popup appears.

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About GEQs

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GEQ

CH 1 GEQ INSERT OUT

CH 32 GEQINSERT OUT

AUX 1 GEQ INSERT OUT

AUX 8 GEQ NSERT OUT

MTX 1 GEQ INSERT OUT

MTX 4 GEQ INSERT OUT

MAIN L GEQ INSERT OUT

MAIN R GEQ INSERT OUT

GEQ INPUT

SELECT

INPUT OUTPUT

GEQ 1

31-BAND GEQ

GEQ 2

Same as the above

GEQ 3

Same as the above

GEQ 4

Same as the above

GEQ OUTPUT

SELECT

To CH 1 GEQ INSERT IN

To CH 32 GEQ INSERT IN

To AUX 1 GEQ INSERT IN

To AUX 8 GEQ INSERT IN

To MTX 1 GEQ INSERT IN

To MTX 4 GEQ INSERT IN

To MAIN L GEQ INSERT IN

To MAIN R GEQ INSERT IN

The M-200i has four internal GEQs (GEQ1 through 4) separately from the stereo effects.

GEQ1 through 4 can be inserted into CH1 through 32, MAIN L and R, AUX1 through 8, and MTX1 through 4.

You use the GEQ screen to operate GEQ1 through 4.

You can also change the effect type for FX1 through 4 to monaural GEQ.

GEQ screen

In the top panel’s DISPLAY section, press the [GEQ]

GEQ FUNCTION screen

Access the GEQ screen.

button.

Press [FUNC] to access the GEQ FUNCTION screen.

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The GEQ screen is displayed.

You can use the up and down cursor buttons to change GEQ1 through 4.

Selection of the input source and output destination is the same as at the EFFECTS screen.

For information on how to select the input source and output destination, refer to “Effect input/output settings” (p. 66).

Accessing the FX LIBRARY screen

You can store or recall settings of GEQs using effect library.

Effect library operations are performed at the FX LIBRARY screen.

Access the GEQ screen.

Move the cursor to the LIB button for the desired GEQ

among "GEQ 1-4" and press [ENTER].

For information on operations at the FX LIBRARY screen, refer to the "Using the effect library" section (P.70).

You can only choose GEQ as a effect type on GEQ 1-4.

The operations available at the GEQ FUNCTION screen are as follows:

GEQ1-4 SOURCE This sets the insert channel for the specified GEQ.

BYPASS GEQ 1-4 This turns bypass on/off for the specified GEQ.

When these are on, the input signal will be “thru-ed” to the output.

GEQ 1/2 (3/4) LINK

This links the parameters between GEQ 1 and 2 (or GEQ 3 and 4).

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Editing GEQ parameters

GEQ EDIT screen

Access the GEQ screen

Move the cursor to the EDIT button for the desired GEQ

among “GEQ1-4“ and press [ENTER].

The GEQ1-4 EDIT screen is displayed.

GEQ faders

For each frequency band, these adjust the amount of boost or cut in a range of -15.0 dB to +15.0 dB.

Use the left and right cursor buttons to select the desired fader.

The value of the fader you operate is shown above the faders of the GEQ.

Noise may occur when you operate the GEQ faders, but this is not a malfunction. While using the top panel faders to control the GEQ, [MUTE] buttons flash for faders whose position is anything other than 0.0dB. Pressing a flashing [MUTE] resets the fader to the 0.0-dB position.

GEQ EDIT FUNCTION screen

Access the GEQ EDIT screen for the desired channel.

Press [FUNC] to access the GEQ EDIT FUNCTION screen.

The operations available at the GEQ EDIT FUNCTION screen are as follows:

GEQ ON FADER

0.5dB STEP When this is set to ON, you can operate the GEQ

SOURCE This sets the insert channel for the specified GEQ.

BYPASS This turns bypass on/off for the specified GEQ.

LINK This links the parameters between GEQ 1 and 2 (or

FLAT This sets the 31-band GEQ to a flat response.

COPY Copies GEQ settings to the clipboard.

PASTE When GEQ settings have been copied to the

UNDO This undoes the last-performed parameter paste

LIBRARY Accesses the FX LIBRARY screen.

When this is set to ON, you can controll a GEQ using the top-panel faders (p. 73).

fader in steps of 0.5 dB.

When these are on, the input signal will be “thrued” to the output.

GEQ 3 and 4).

clipboard, this pastes the settings from the clipboard.

operation. It is not displayed when there is no action to undo.

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For information on COPY, PASTE, UNDO, LIBRARY go to “Basic operation,“ and refer to “Copy“ (p. 28), “Paste“ (p. 29), “Undo“(p.

29), “Library“ (p. 30).

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Controlling a GEQ using the top-panel faders

Access the desired GEQ EDIT FUNCTION screen.

Move the cursor to the GEQ ON FADER and press [ENTER].

You can accomplish GEQ operations using the faders on the top panel.

The range of corresponding faders is displayed on the screen.

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Press the layer buttons in the LAYER section (p. 18) to select the band to manipulate.

The bands that correspond to the layer buttons are as indicated below.

USER1 layer button

USER2 layer button Disabled

AUX/MTX/DCA layer button 630Hz-20kHz

CH17-32 layer button 125-4.0kHz

CH1-16 layer button 20-630Hz

You can change the range of operation by selecting the GEQ fader with left and right cursor.

[MUTE] buttons flash for faders whose position is anything other than 0.0dB. Pressing a flashing [MUTE] resets its fader to the

0.0dB position.

When the “0.5dB STEP“ setting you can make at the GEQ FUNCTION screen is turned on, you can operate the GEQ faders in steps of 0.5 dB.

Disabled

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Scene memory

About Scene memory

Scene memory is a function that lets you store mixer parameters as a scene, and recall them when desired.

The M-200i can store 300 scenes in its internal memory, and you can assign a 16-character name to each scene.

The following scene function is also provided:

• Lock

This prohibits overwriting, deletion, renaming, or editing for the scene (p. 76).

The following mixer parameters are stored in a scene:

• Preamp

• Input patchbay

• Output patchbay

• CH1-32

• MAIN L/R, AUX1-8, and MTX1-4

• Effects

• Talkback/oscillator

• DCA groups and mute groups

• USB memory recorder

The following parameters are not stored in a scene:

• The status of the TALKBACK ON button

• The TALKBACK MIC settings

• The setting of the monitor

• The statuses of SOLO buttons

• The recorder status (e.g., playing or recording) of the USB memory recorder

• The playback mode of the USB recorder

• The song selection of the USB recorder

Scene memory

SCENE screen operations

You use the SCENE screen to edit the scene list and make settings for scenes.

Accessing the SCENE screen

In the DISPLAY section, press [SCENE].

The following items are displayed on the scene list:

Item

No.

NAME This indicates the scene name.

TIME The following values are displayed depending on

STATUS If a scene is locked or if the Recall Filter is turned on,

Description

This indicates the scene number. The current scene is displayed with a [ ] symbol.

the date and time when the scene was stored.

When stored on that day : Time when stored When stored more than one day previously: Date when stored

this area indicates [L] or [F], respectively.

Scene settings for Recall Filter or Global Scope cannot be made using the M-200i alone. To make Recall Filter or Global Scope settings for a scene, use the M-200i RCS PC/Mac program or the like.

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Scene memory

Recalling a scene memory to the mixer parameters (recall)

Access the SCENE screen.

From the scene list, select the desired scene and press [ENTER]. A popup appears.

Move the cursor to the RECALL and press [ENTER].

Saving mixer parameters in a scene memory (store)

Access the SCENE screen.

From the scene list, select the desired scene and press [ENTER]. A popup appears.

Move the cursor to the STORE and press [ENTER].

A confirmation message is displayed, prompting you to confirm the scene-recall operation.

Pressing [ENTER] recalls the data.

Pressing [EXIT] cancels the operation.

If “SCENE/LIB RECALL“ in the CONFIRMATION section of User Preference (p. 94) is not in effect, no confirmation message is displayed in step 3.

Noise may occur when you recall a scene, but this is not a malfunction.

Recalling a blank scene is not possible.

The SCENE STORE screen is displayed. Edit the name of the scene memory.

For information on how to edit the name, refer to “Editing a name” (p. 33).

When you’ve finished editing the name, press [ENTER].

A message prompting you to confirm the operation is displayed.

Pressing [ENTER] stores the data.

Pressing [EXIT] cancels the operation.

Scene memory

If “SCENE/LIB STORE“ in the CONFIRMATION section of User Preference (p. 94) is not in effect, no confirmation message is displayed in step 4.

A scene for which [L] is displayed for STATUS is locked and cannot be stored. Unlocking is performed at the SCENE screen. For details, refer to “Locking/unlocking a scene” (p. 76).

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Scene memory

Locking/unlocking a scene

Access the SCENE screen.

From the scene list, select the desired scene and press

[ENTER]. A popup appears.

Moving the cursor to the LOCK and pressing [ENTER] locks or unlocks the scene.

Clearing the data in a scene

Access the SCENE screen.

From the scene list, select the desired scene and press [ENTER]. A popup appears.

Renaming a scene memory

Access the SCENE screen.

Select the scene memory that you want to rename, and

press [ENTER]. A popup appears.

Select the NAME EDIT and press [ENTER].

Scene memory

Move the cursor to the CLEAR and press [ENTER].

A message prompting you to confirm the operation is displayed.

Pressing [ENTER] deletes the scene you selected in step 2.

Pressing [EXIT] cancels the operation.

Clearing the data of a locked scene is not possible.

The NAME EDIT screen will appear.

For information on how to edit the name, refer to “Editing a

name“ (P.33).

SCENE FUNCTION screen

Access the SCENE screen.

Press [FUNC] to access the SCENE FUNCTION screen.

The operations available at the SCENE FUNCTION screen are as follows:

UNDO RECALL

DISPLAY DATE/TIME If this is on, scene list displays date or time.

This undoes the last-performed Scene Recall operation.

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USB memory recorder

About the USB memory recorder

The M-200i provides a two-track recorder function that uses USB memory. This function allows you to choose any two sources from AUX1–8, MTX1–4, MAIN L/R and MAIN MONO, and record the audio signal to USB memory as a WAV file, or to play back a WAV file from USB memory.

About WAV files

The recorded WAV files will be in the following formats:

The sampling frequency of the recorded WAV file will be the same as the sampling frequency of the M-200i.

Sampling frequency

48 kHz

44.1 kHz 16 bits 2 channels

WAV files in the following formats can be played:

If the sampling frequency of the WAV file differs from the sampling frequency of the M-200i itself, the file will be resampled and played back.

Sampling frequency

48 kHz

48 kHz 16 bits 2 channels

44.1 kHz 16 bits 1 channel

44.1 kHz 16 bits 2 channels

Bit depth Number of channels

16 bits 2 channels

Bit depth Number of channels

16 bits 1 channel

RECORDER screen

You use the RECORDER screen to make settings for the USB memory recorder.

In the DISPLAY section, press [USB REC].

The RECORDER screen is displayed.

The following contents are shown:

WAV file number

This indicates the alphabetical order of the WAV files.

WAV file name

This indicates the name of the WAV file currently being recorded or currently selected for playback.

Time indicator

This indicates time information for the WAV file currently being recorded or played.

USB memory recorder

The M-200i cannot display filenames that use multi-byte characters such as Japanese.

Location of the WAV files

WAV files will be recorded in the “/RSS/M-400/SONGS” folder of the USB memory, and WAV files in the same folder can be played.

fig.RcdrFiles.eps

USB MEMORY

RSS

M-400

SONGS

WAV FILE 1

WAV FILE 2

WAV FILE n

Do not disconnect the USB memory or power-off the M-200i while data is being saved to USB memory. Doing so may damage the data saved on USB memory.

Playback mode

This indicates the playback mode. The following playback modes are provided:

• Play one song

• Repeat one song

• Play to the last song

• Repeat all songs

REMAIN

If a WAV file is playing, this indicates the remaining playback time of the WAV file.

During recording, this indicates the remaining amount of time that can be recorded to USB memory.

RECORDER source

This indicates input-source for the USB memory recorder.

Meters

During recording, this indicates the recording level of the USB memory recorder.

During playback, this indicates the playback level of the USB memory recorder.

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Pressing buttons executes the following action at RECORDER screens.

Using the USB memory recorder

Button

Function

REW This selects the previous WAV file.Holding this down

during playback rewinds the WAV file being played.

FF This selects the next WAV file.Holding this down

during playback fast-forwards the WAV file being played.

REC This puts the USB memory recorder into recording

standby.

PLAY

This plays the WAV file selected as the current song.

STOP

RECORDER FUNCTION screen

Access the RECORDER screen.

Press [FUNC] to access the RECORDER FUNCTION screen.

The operations available at the RECORDER FUNCTION screen are as follows:

SONG LIST

PLAY MODE Cycles through the available playback modes.

REC LEVEL This adjusts the recording level of the USB memory

REC L SOURCE These select the input sources for the USB memory

REC R SOURCE

PLAY L

USB memory recorder

DESTINATION These select the output destinations for the USB

PLAY R DESTINATION

PEAK CLEAR Clears the level meter’s peak hold or over indication.

Shows the WAV files in the SONGS folder (p. 78).

recorder in a range of -Inf dB to +10.0 dB.

recorder (p. 79).

memory recorder (p. 79).

Editing the song list

The song list shows the WAV files located in the “/RSS/M-400/ SONGS“ folder of USB memory in the order of their name.

Access the RECORDER screen.

Select “SONG LIST” and press [ENTER].

The SONG LIST screen is displayed.

The following items are displayed :

WAV file number

This indicates the alphabetical order of the WAV files.

WAV file name

This indicates the name of the WAV file currently being recorded or currently selected for playback.

Time indicator

This indicates time information for the WAV file currently being recorded or played.

Select the desired WAV file, and press [ENTER].

For information on PEAK CLEAR, go to “Basic operation,“ and refer to “Peak clear“ (p. 33).

A popup will appear.

The operations available at this popup are as follows:

PLAY (STOP)

DELETE Deletes the WAV file.

NAME EDIT Access the NAME EDIT screen, where you can edit

For information on how to edit the name, refer to “Editing a name“ (p. 33).

Plays the WAV file. (If a WAV file is playing, “STOP“ will appear.)

the name of the WAV file.

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USB memory recorder input-source settings

By default, the inputs of the USB memory recorder are specified as follows:

Input

REC L MAIN L

REC R MAIN R

Input source

USB memory recorder

Move the cursor to the Moving the cursor to that you want to make the output destination and press [ENTER] to attach a check mark to it.

Press [EXIT] to quit the screen.

Make the setting in the same way for R as well.

You can select more than one channel as the output destination.

You use the REC SOURCE SELECT screen to specify the inputs.

Access the RECORDER FUNCTION screen.

Select “REC L SOURCE SELECT“ and press [ENTER].

The REC L SOURCE SELECT screen is displayed.

Move the cursor to the channel that you want to make

the input source and press [ENTER].

Make the setting in the same way for R as well.

USB memory recorder outputdestination settings

By default, the outputs of the USB memory recorder are specified as follows:

Recording to USB memory

Access the RECORDER screen.

Press [ ].

The USB memory recorder goes into recording standby.

Press [ENTER].

Recording to the USB memory starts.

You can split the WAV file by pressing [ ] during recording.

To stop recording, again press [ENTER].

USB memory recorder

Output

PLAY L CH31

PLAY R CH32

You use the PLAY DESTINATION SELECT screen to specify the output destinations.

Access the RECORDER FUNCTION screen.

Select “PLAY L DESTINATION SELECT“ and press [ENTER].

The PLAY L DESTINATION SELECT screen is displayed.

Output destination

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SETUP screen

You use the SETUP screen to make a variety of settings for the M200i.

Accessing the SETUP screen

In the top panel’s DISPLAY section, press [SETUP].

The SETUP screen is displayed.

From the SETUP screen, you can access the following screens:

• PATCHBAY

This makes the settings for the M-200i’s input and output patchbays.

“Input/output patchbay” (p. 86)

• MONITOR/SOLO

This makes the settings for the monitor and for solo.

• REAC

This makes the settings for the M-200i’s REAC port.

“REAC applications and settings” (p. 96)

• LOAD/SAVE

This accesses the LOAD/SAVE screen, where you can save or load mixer settings in a project file (p. 81).

This is the function that you can use to make a complete backup of all settings you have stored in the M-200i.

• LOCK CONSOLE

This locks the console, prohibiting operation(p. 83).

• USER PREF

This includes user fader layers, user button, and other preference settings.

“Monitor/Solo” (p. 92)

• TALKBACK

This makes the settings for talkback.

“Talkback” (p. 89)

• OSC

SETUP screen

This makes the settings for the oscillator.

“Oscillator” (p. 91)

• SYSTEM

This shows the system information for the M-200i and makes basic settings for the unit.

“User Preference settings” (p. 94)

• REMOTE

This makes the settings for remotely controlling the M-200i via its MIDI/USB/RS-232C port.

“Remote” (p. 106).

• NETWORK

This makes the settings for remotely controlling the M-200i via its LAN/WLAN ADAPTOR port.

“Network” (p. 100).

• INFO

This lets you verify the program version information and the status of the internal lithium battery (p. 83).

“System settings” (p. 111)

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• INITIALIZE

This accesses the INITIALIZE screen, where you can initialize the mixer settings (p. 84).

• SYSTEM UPDATE

This updates the system programs.

SETUP screen

Loading mixer settings from USB memory

Access the LOAD/SAVE screen.

From the project file list, select the file you want to load and press [ENTER]. A popup appears.

SYSTEM UPDATE is for future system-program updates. For details on the system update procedure, refer to the operating instructions provided with the updater.

• USB MEMORY

This formats USB memory or tests the speed of USB memory (p. 85).

Saving and loading mixer settings

You can use USB memory to save or load mixer settings as a project file. You use the LOAD/SAVE screen to save or load mixer settings. The project file is backed up to the following folder in USB memory:

: /RSS/M-200i/PROJ

Accessing the LOAD/SAVE screen.

Access the SETUP screen.

Select “LOAD/SAVE“ and press [ENTER].

Select the LOAD and press the [ENTER] button.

A screen appears where you can select the sections whose mixer settings you want to load.

Select the sections you want to load, then move the cursor to the LOAD button and press [ENTER].

SETUP screen

The LOAD/SAVE screen is displayed.

A message prompting you to confirm the operation is displayed.

Pressing [ENTER] executes the load operation, displaying a “now processing“ message to indicate the progress of loading. When loading is complete, the progress message disappears.

Pressing [EXIT] cancels the operation.

Never disconnect the USB memory or turn off the M-200i’s power while data is being loaded from USB memory. Doing so might corrupt the data saved in USB memory.

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SETUP screen

Saving mixer settings to USB memory

Access the LOAD/SAVE screen.

Select the current directory, and press [ENTER].

A popup will appear.

If you want to overwrite and existing file, select the file to overwrite and press [ENTER].

Move the cursor to the SAVE and press [ENTER].

It’s a good idea to save your mixer settings, because in the unlikely event that the M-200i should malfunction, this will allow you to move your settings to a backup M200i unit and continue operating.

The PROJECT FILE SAVE screen appears. Edit the name of the project file.

For information on how to edit the name, refer to “Editing a name“ (p. 33).

Pressing [ENTER] executes the save operation,

SETUP screen

displaying a “now processing“ message to indicate the progress of saving.

When overwriting, a message prompting you to confirm the operation is displayed before saving. When saving is complete, the progress message disappears.

Pressing [EXIT] cancels the operation.

Pressing [ENTER] executes the save operation, displaying a “now processing“ message to indicate the progress of saving.

When saving is complete, the progress message disappears.

Pressing [EXIT] cancels the operation.

Never disconnect the USB memory or turn off the M-200i’s power while data is being saved to USB memory. Doing so might corrupt the data saved in USB memory.

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SETUP screen

Deleting mixer settings from USB memory

Access the LOAD/SAVE screen.

From the project file list, select the file you want to delete and press [ENTER]. A popup appears.

Move the cursor to the DELETE and press the [ENTER] button.

Locking the console

You can lock the console to prevent it from being operated.

If you turn off the power while the console is locked, the console is unlocked the next time you turn on the power.

Access the SETUP screen.

Select “LOCK CONSOLE“ and press [ENTER].

The console is locked.

To unlock, press [ENTER] again.

Viewing system information

Access the SETUP screen.

A message prompting you to confirm the operation is displayed.

Pressing [ENTER] executes the delete operation.

Pressing [EXIT] cancels the operation.

Renaming a project file

Access the LOAD/SAVE screen.

Select the project file that you want to rename, and press [ENTER]. A popup appears.

Select the NAME EDIT and press [ENTER].

Select “INFO“ and press [ENTER].

The INFOMATION screen is displayed.

The displayed items are as follows:

SYSTEM VERSION

PANEL VERSION Panel program version

LITHIUM BATTERY Status of the internal lithium battery

DATE Current date

TIME Current time

The voltage of the internal lithium battery is normal if “OK“ is displayed for the Battery item. If “LOW“ is displayed, the voltage is low. Follow the procedure in “About the internal lithium battery“ (p. 16) to replace the battery.

System program version

SETUP screen

The NAME EDIT screen will appear.

For information on how to edit the name, refer to “Editing a name” (p. 33).

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SETUP screen

Initializing the mixer settings

Access the SETUP screen.

Select “INITIALIZE“ and press [ENTER].

The INITIALIZE screen is displayed.

Select the sections to initialize.

The sections you can select are as follows:

MIXER PARAMETER

SYSTEM SETTING The system settings are initialized.

NETWORK SETTING

SCENE MEMORY The scene memory is deleted.

ALL LIBRARY All user libraries are initialized.

USER PREFERENCE

The mixer parameters are initialized.

The network settings are initialized.

The user preferences are initialized.

Attempting to initialize the scenes or libraries when locked scenes or libraries exist makes a warning message like the following appear:

Moving the cursor to the KEEP LOCKED DATA and pressing [ENTER] initializes only the unlocked data, leaving the locked data uninitialized.

Moving the cursor to the INITIALIZE ALL and pressing [ENTER] initializes all data, including the unlocked data.

Pressing [EXIT] cancels the initialization operation.

SYSTEM SETTING includes the following items:

• The M-200i’s sampling-frequency setting

• Panel and display brightness settings

• REAC settings

SETUP screen

• Remote settings

Move the cursor to the INITIALIZE button and press [ENTER].

A message prompting you to confirm the operation is displayed.

Pressing [ENTER] initializes the sections you selected in

step 3.

Pressing [EXIT] cancels the operation.

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SETUP screen

Managing USB memory

The USB MEMORY screen is used to perform USB memory management.

Formatting USB memory

Access the SETUP screen.

Select “USB MEMORY“ and press [ENTER].

The USB MEMORY screen is displayed.

Select “FORMAT“ and press [ENTER].

Testing the speed of USB memory

Here’s how to test your USB memory’s reading and writing speed to verify whether it can be used by the USB memory recorder for playback and recording.

Access the SETUP screen.

Select “USB MEMORY“ and press [ENTER].

The USB MEMORY screen is displayed.

Select “SPEED TEST“ and press [ENTER].

A “now processing“ message appears and the USB memory is tested. When the test is complete, the results are displayed.

PLAYING SPEED:

This indicates whether the USB memory can be used for playback by the USB memory recorder.

If this is OK, the memory can be used.

A message prompting you to confirm the operation is displayed.

Press [ENTER] to carry out the Format operation.

Pressing [EXIT] cancels the operation.

A progress message indicates the state of formatting.

When the “COMPLETED“ indication appears, formatting is complete.

Never disconnect the USB memory or turn off the M-200i’s power while USB memory is being formatted.

RECORDING SPEED:

This indicates whether the USB memory can be used for recording by the USB memory recorder.

If this is OK, the memory can be used.

Press [EXIT] to quit the screen.

If the test result is “FAILED“, we do not recommend that you use this USB memory with the USB memory recorder.

In order for the speed of USB memory to be tested, the USB memory must have several MB of free space.

SETUP screen

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Input/output patchbay

Default setting of the input/output patchbay

Default settings of the input patchbay

When the M-200i is in its default state, the input patchbay is set as follows:

Input channel

CH1–24

CH25–26 FX3 OUT L,R

CH27–28 FX4 OUT L,R

CH29–30 DOCK INPUT L,R

CH31-32 PLAY L,R

You can also use the EFFECTS screen to patch an effect output to a channel. For details, refer to “Setting the input source for an effect” (p. 66).

You can also use the RECORDER screen to patch a USB memory recorder output to a channel. For details, refer to “USB memory recorder output-destination settings” (p. 79).

Input port

INPUT1–24

Default settings of the output patchbay

When the M-200i is in its default state, the output patchbay is set as follows:

Output port

REAC

ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT 1-8 AUX 1-8

MAIN OUTPUT L/R MAIN L,R

AES/EBU OUT L/R MAIN L,R

DOCK OUTPUT L/R MAIN L,R

OUT1–6 AUX1–6

OUT7–8 MAIN L,R

OUT9–40 CH1–32 DIRECT OUT

9-10 MONITOR L,R

Output

Input/output patchbay

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Input/output patchbay

Patchbay operations

Accessing the PATCHBAY screen

In the top panel’s DISPLAY section, press [SETUP].

At the SETUP screen, select “PATCHBAY“ and press

[ENTER].

The PATCHBAY screen appears.

Editing the input patching

Access the PATCHBAY screen.

Select “INPUT PATCHBAY“ and press [ENTER].

If the “PATCHBAY CHANGE“ item in the CONFIRMATION section of User Preference (p. 94) is not in effect, no confirmation message is displayed in step 3.

You can patch more than one channel to a single input jack.

Attempting to patch an INPUT jack used by an EXT FX makes a warning message like the following appear:

Pressing [ENTER] disables the corresponding EXT FX and continues with the patching change.

Pressing [EXIT] cancels the patching change.

The INPUT PATCHBAY selection screen is displayed.

Select the channel you want to change and press

[ENTER].

From the list, select the desired input jack, then press [ENTER].

If an input port is already patched to the channel, a message prompting you to confirm the change in input patching is displayed. Moving the cursor to “ASSIGN“ and pressing [ENTER] changes the input patching.

Pressing [EXIT] cancels the change in input patching.

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Input/output patchbay

Editing the output patching

Access the PATCHBAY screen.

Select “OUTPUT PATCHBAY“ and press [ENTER].

The OUTPUT PATCHBAY selection screen is displayed.

Select the jack you want to change and press [ENTER].

From the list, select the desired output jack, then press [ENTER].

Using the patchbay libraries

At the INPUT/OUTPUT PATCHBAY LIBRARY screen, you can store the settings for the current input or output patchbay and recall the settings later.

Access the PATCHBAY screen.

Select “INPUT PATCHBAY LIBRARY“ or “OUTPUT PATCHBAY LIBRARY“ and press [ENTER].

The PATCHBAY LIBRARY screen is displayed.

Select the desired number and press [ENTER].

If the channel is already patched to the output port, a message prompting you to confirm the change in output patching is displayed.Pressing [ENTER] changes the output patching.

Pressing [EXIT] cancels the change in output patching.

If the “PATCHBAY CHANGE“ item in the CONFIRMATION section of User Preference (p. 94) is not in effect, no confirmation message is displayed in step 3.

Attempting to patch to an ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT jack used by an EXT FX makes a warning message like the following appear:

Input/output patchbay

Pressing [ENTER] disables the corresponding EXT FX and continues with the patching change.

The functions available at the popup are as follows:

RECALL

STORE This stores the selected patchbay library.

LOCK This locks the selected patchbay library.

CLEAR This clears the selected patchbay library.

NAME EDIT NAME EDIT This edits the name of the selected

For more information on library operations, refer to “Library operations” (p. 30).

This recalls the selected patchbay library.

patchbay library.

Pressing [EXIT] cancels the patching change.

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Talkback

The way in which talkback is turned on and off differs depending on how you press [TALKBACK ON].

When you release the button quickly after pressing it, it operates as a latch to turn talkback on or off with each press.

When held depressed for a longer interval before release, it operates as a momentary switch that turns on talkback only while held down.

About talkback

fig.TB-OSCFlow.eps

TALKBACK / OSCILLATOR

INPUT 1

INPUT 16

OSC

MIC

SELECT

LEVELFREQ

OSC ON

TALKBACK / OSC

LEVEL

TALKBACK

TALKBACK / OSC OUT

OSC ON

TO OUTPUT PATCHBAY

MAINLRAUX

12345678

MTX

1234

LR 12345678

MAIN AUX

1234

MTX

Talkback is a function that sends the input of a mic connected to the INPUT1–16 on the rear panel jack to an AUX, MTX, MAIN L/R, or the

output patchbay. This is useful when the mixer operator needs to convey instructions to performers on stage or to staff.

Either talkback or oscillator can be outputted. If you turn both talkback and oscillator on, oscillator will be outputted.

You can output either talkback or the oscillator (described in the following chapter), but not both. When both are turned on, the oscillator is output.

TALKBACK screen

You use the TALKBACK screen to make the settings for talkback.

In the DISPLAY section, press [SETUP].

At the SETUP screen, select “TALKBACK“ and press [ENTER].

SENS

This adjusts the preamp gain of the INPUT selected at the MIC SELECT screen.

Talkback

The TALKBACK screen is displayed.

Meter display

These indicate the level of talkback/oscillator and of AUX, MTX, and MAIN.

Symbols are displayed for the output destination for talkback/oscillator.

Output destination

This shows the destination for talkback.

ON button

This button turns talkback on/off.

[TALKBACK ON] lights up when talkback is on.

LEVEL

This adjusts the level of talkback in a range of -Inf dB to +10.0 dB.

+48V button

This turns +48 V phantom power on/off for the INPUT selected at the MIC SELECT screen.

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Talkback

TALKBACK FUNCTION screen

Access the TALKBACK screen.

Press [FUNC] to access the TALKBACK FUNCTION screen.

The following functions are available at the TALKBACK FUNCTION screen.

MIC SELECT:

DESTINATION

Talkback

This selects the input jack for connecting the mic to use for talkback.

If you don’t use talkback, select “NONE.“

This selects the bus you want to use as the destination for talkback.

Talkback and the oscillator share the same output destination.

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Oscillator

About oscillator

fig.TB-OSCFlow.eps

TALKBACK / OSCILLATOR

INPUT 1

INPUT 16

OSC

MIC

SELECT

LEVELFREQ

OSC ON

TALKBACK / OSC

LEVEL

TALKBACK

TALKBACK / OSC OUT

OSC ON

TO OUTPUT PATCHBAY

MAINLRAUX

12345678

MTX

1234

LR 12345678

MAIN AUX

1234

MTX

Oscillator is a function that generates a pink noise, white noise, or sine wave, and sends it to an AUX, MTX, MAIN L/R, or the output

patchbay. This is useful when you need to measure the acoustical response of a hall, or when checking the connections of external devices.

You can output either the oscillator or talkback (described in the previous chapter), but not both. When both are turned on, the oscillator is output.

FREQ

OSCILLATOR screen

This adjusts the sine-wave frequency in a range of 20 Hz to

You use the OSCILLATOR screen to make the settings for

20 kHz.

oscillator.

LEVEL

In the DISPLAY section, press [SETUP].

This adjusts the output level of the oscillator in a range of -Inf

At the SETUP screen, select “OSCILLATOR“ and press

dB to 0.0 dB.

[ENTER].

OSCILLATOR FUNCTION screen

Access the OSCILLATOR screen.

Press [FUNC] to access the OSCILLATOR FUNCTION

screen.

The OSCILLATOR screen is displayed.

Meter display

These indicates the level of talkback/oscillator and of AUX, MTX, and MAIN.

Symbols are displayed for the output destination for oscillator.

Talkback and the oscillator share the same output destination.

Output destination

This shows the destination for oscillator.

ON/OFF button

This button turns the oscillator on/off.

You can assign oscillator on/off to a USER button.

The following functions are available at the OSCILLATOR FUNCTION screen.

OSCILLATOR TYPE

This selects from among the following choices the type of signal output by the oscillator:

• PINK NOISE

• WHITE NOISE

SINE WAVE

•

DESTINATION This selects the bus you want to use as the

destination for oscillator. Talkback and the oscillator share the same output destination.

Oscillator

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Monitor/Solo

About monitoring

fig.MonitorFlow.eps

SOLO

MONITOR

AUX 1 OUT

AUX 8 OUT

MAIN OUT L

MAIN OUT R

MONO OUT

MTX 1 OUT

MTX 4 OUT

REC OUT LR

MONITOR

SELECT

SOLO LEVEL

SOLO

LOGIC

DELAY

MONITOR

LEVEL

DIMMER

MONITOR

DIRECT OUT 1-32

TALKBACK / OSC

REAC INPUT 1-40

USB PLAYER L, R

DOCK INPUT L, R

Monitoring is a function by which the AUX, MTX, MAIN, or USB memory recorder signal that you select as the monitor source can be sent from the output jacks or headphone jack. This is used mainly by a mixing engineer to monitor the signals.

The monitor output is split to the MONITOR OUT L/R and PHONES OUT, and the level of these two can be adjusted independently. You can use the output patchbay to patch MONITOR OUT L/R to any desired output jacks.

MONITOR OUT L

MONITOR OUT R

INPUT 1–24

OUTPUT

PATCHBAY

PHONES

LEVEL

D/A

PHONES OUT

Solo is a function by which the channel you select using a [SOLO] button is sent from the MONITOR OUT L/R or PHONES OUT jacks. This is used to monitor a channel temporarily.

MONITOR screen

In the top panel’s DISPLAY section, press [SETUP].

At the SETUP screen, select “MONITOR“ and press

[ENTER].

MONITOR FUNCTION screen

Access the MONITOR screen.

Press [FUNC] to access the MONITOR FUNCTION screen.

The operations available at the MONITOR FUNCTION screen are

The MONITOR screen is displayed.

Meter display

These indicate the levels of AUX, MTX, MAIN, and MONITOR.

Monitor/Solo

MONITOR LEVEL

This adjusts the output level of the monitor in a range of -Inf dB to +10.0 dB.

DELAY button

This turns delay on/off.

Delay time

This adjusts the amount of delay in a range of 0.0 ms to 400 ms (when milliseconds are used).

as follows:

MONITOR SOURCE

SOLO MODE This lets you select the solo mode from among the

SOLO LEVEL This adjusts the solo level in a range of -Inf dB to

This selects the monitor source.

following:

ADD ON : Channels for which [SOLO] is on are mixed for monitoring. LAST : Only the channel for which [SOLO] was turned on most recently is monitored.

+10.0 dB.

The solo output level is adjusted not only by SOLO LEVEL, but also by “MONITOR LEVEL“ or the “PHONES jack LEVEL knob.“

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Monitor/Solo

Solo is set to have the following priorities:

Solo operates under the following rules;

• Turning on a higher-priority solo temporary replaces lower-priority solos. Operation returns to the lowerpriority solos when the higher-priority solo is cleared.

• Turning on a lower-priority solo clears higher-priority solos.

(High) 4 Key-in solo

Priority

3 CH

2 DCA solo

(Low) 1 MAIN, AUX, MTX

INPUT AFL

OUTPUT AFL This selects the point from which the signal is sent

SOLO FOLLOWS SENDS ON FADER

This selects the point from the signal is sent from CH1 through 32 to solo. If this is on, the post-pan signal of the channel is sent. If this is off, the prefader signal is sent.

from MAIN, AUX, or MTX to solo. If this is on, the postfader signal of the channel is sent. If this is off, the pre-fader signal is sent.

If this is on, the solo of the AUX/MTX is turned on in tandem with “SENDS ON FADER.“ When the “SENDS ON FADER“ mode is turned off, solo is turned off.

Using the monitor

Access the MONITOR FUNCTION screen.

Move the cursor to the MONITOR SOURCE and press [ENTER] to access the MONITOR SOURCE screen.

Using solo

At the MONITOR FUNCTION screen, adjust the “SOLO

LEVEL“ setting

At the top panel, press [SOLO] for the desired channel.

The signal of that channel is sent to solo buses and output from the output jacks to which MONITOR OUT L/R are patched and from the PHONES jack.

At the MONITOR section, use the “LEVEL knob“ or the

“PHONES LEVEL knob“ to adjust the monitor output level.

Select the monitor source and press [ENTER].

The monitor signal is output from the output jacks to which MONITOR OUT L/R are patched, and from the PHONES jack.

Use “MONITOR LEVEL“ or the “PHONES LEVEL knob“ to

adjust the output level of the monitor.

By default, MONITOR L/R is patched to ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT 9/10. You can use the output patchbay to change the output destination. For details, refer to “Editing the output patching” (p. 88).

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User Preference settings

Here you can make the settings for the user fader layers, user buttons and other user preferences.

USER PREFERENCE screen

In the top panel’s DISPLAY section, press [SETUP].

AT the SETUP screen, select “USER PREFERENCE“ and

press [ENTER].

The USER PREFERENCE screen is displayed.

The following functions are available at the USER PREFERENCE screen.

- USER LAYER 1-2

1 2

This edits the user fader layer assignments (p. 94).

STARTUP OPTION

This specifies scenes and layers in effect on powerup.

The parameters are as follows:

RECALL SCENE

LAYER This specifies layers in effect on powerup.

This specifies scenes in effect on powerup.

Editing the user fader layers

The user fader layers are a function for assigning any channel to the top-panel fader module section (p. 18). The unit has two user fader layers, and you can assign any 16 channels to each user layer.

Editing the user fader layer assignments

Access the USER PREFERENCE screen.

Select either “USER LAYER 1“ or “USER LAYER 2“ according to the user fader layer whose settings you want to make, and press [ENTER].

USER BUTTON

This edits the user button assignments (p. 95).

CH-SELECT OPTION

This selects operations related to channel selection.

Operations displayed with “ON” are enabled. The selection items are as follows:

CH-SELECT FOLLOW [SOLO]

CH-SELECT WITH LAYER SEL

CH-EDIT FOLLOWS [SEL]

CONFIRMATION

This selects the operations that display a CONFIRM popup.

When you perform an operation that’s displayed with “ON” here, a CONFIRMATION popup that prompts you to confirm the operation is displayed. The selection items are as follows:

SCENE/LIBRARY STORE Scene or library store operations

SCENE/LIBRARY RECALL Scene or library recall operations

PATCHBAY CHANGE Changes to the input/output patchbay

User Preference settings

HOME SCREEN

This selects the Home screen (p. 95).

Channels are selected by [SOLO]

The channel selection for each layer is saved in memory, and the selected channels are changed using the buttons in the LAYER section.

Pressing [SEL] accesses the CHANNEL EDIT screen.

The USER LAYER screen appears.

Move the cursor to the fader whose settings you want to

make, then press [ENTER].

The USER FADER ASSIGN screen appears.

Move the cursor to the channel you want to assign and

press [ENTER].

Press [EXIT] to quit the screen.

You can also assign a user fader by pressing [SEL] for the fader instead of pressing [ENTER] at the user fader selection screen.

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User Preference settings

Editing the user buttons

The user buttons are a function for assigning desired functions to buttons [1] through [8] in the USER button section (p. 21).

You can make settings for eight user buttons.

Editing the user button assignments

Access the USER PREFERENCE screen.

Select “USER BUTTON“ and press [ENTER].

The USER BUTTON screen is displayed.

Move the cursor to the user button whose setting you want to make and press [ENTER].

Selecting the Home screen

You can select either the CHANNEL EDIT screen or the METER screen to be the Home screen.

Access the USER PREFERENCE screen.

Move the cursor to “HOME SCREEN“ and press [ENTER] .

Select “CHANNEL EDIT“ or “METER“ as the Home screen.

Pressing [EXIT] to quit the screen.

You can also change the HOME SCREEN from each channel’s CHANNEL FUNCTION screen, and from the METER FUNCTION screen.

The USER BUTTON FUNCTION screen is displayed.

Select the desired category of function and press [ENTER].

Next, select the desired function from the list and press

[ENTER] to apply the change.

Some function shows additional list of functions.

Select the desired function from the list and press [ENTER] to apply the change.

For a list of assignable functions, refer to “User button functions” (p. 115).

User Preference settings

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REAC applications and settings

REAC applications

This chapter explains more advanced ways to use REAC.

For basic information about REAC, refer to “Basic knowledge about REAC” (p. 11) .

REAC splitting

By connecting a REAC splitter between the REAC master and slave, you can split the output from the REAC master device and distribute it to multiple REAC split devices.

fig.REACsplit.eps

SLAVE

SPLIT SPLIT SPLIT

REAC SPLITTER

MASTER

To assign a REAC device to operate in split mode, you must set its REAC mode to Split. The REAC split device will function solely to receive signals from the REAC master device.

About the M-200i’s REAC functionality

The REAC port on the M-200i operates as the REAC master, the REAC slave, or the REAC split. For information on how to make REAC settings, refer to “REAC settings” (p. 98).

REAC port input

Input signals from the REAC port rises at the input patchbay.

REAC port output

The 40 channels from the output patchbay are output to the REAC port.

Output cannot be made to the REAC port on the M-200i when it has been set to be a REAC split device.

Caution when using a REAC splitter

For a REAC splitter, you can use the S-4000-SP, S-4000D, or an Ethernet switching hub. Switching hubs that meet the following conditions can be used with the M-200i:

•

1000BASE-T compatible device (IEEE 802.3ab, Gigabit Ethernet) that supports 100 BASE-TX (IEEE 802.3u, Fast Ethernet)

•

Full duplex communication (simultaneous bidirectional communication)

The network transmission time between REAC devices is approximately 375 microseconds, but if the signal passes through a REAC splitter (S-4000-SP, S-4000D, or an Ethernet switching hub), approximately 200 microseconds of delay will occur for each device. A maximum of four REAC splitters can be connected in series.

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REAC connection examples

REAC applications and settings

Here we show some examples of REAC setups and connections.For details on REAC settings for the M-200i, refer to “REAC settings” (p. 98).

FOH console setup

Set the M-200i’s REAC port to be the REAC master.

• In this example, the REAC port uses input and output from the stage.

S-1608

SLAVE

REAC

MASTER

FOH CONSOLE

• In this example, the REAC port is used for splitting to a monitor console or broadcast console.

To Monitor

Recording to a computer

Set the M-200i’s REAC port to be the REAC master (p. 98).

• You can use a REAC driver with SONAR DAW software to record from the M-200i’s REAC port to a computer. For details, refer to the following website: http://www.roland.com/professional/

Firewire

(IEEE1394)

to Ethernet connector

REAC

MASTER

FOH CONSOLE

The M-200i’s REAC port connected to a computer must be a REAC master.

To Broadcast

REAC SPLITTER

REAC

MASTER

FOH CONSOLE

To split the FOH inputs as analog audio signals or AES/EBU format,

an S-4000S in which output modules (SO-DA4 or SO-AES4) have

been installed can be used. This allows up to 40 channels of analog

audio signals (SO-DA4) or in AES/EBU format (SO-AES4).

Submixer setup

You can set the M-200i to the stage and send its input or its output mix to an FOH console.

Set the M-200i’s REAC port to SLAVE (p. 98).

S-1608

SLAVE

REAC A REAC B

MASTER MASTER

M-480

FOH CONSOLE

The preamp gain for the M-200i cannot be controlled from the FOH console.

The sampling frequency of the FOH console must match the sampling frequency of the M-200i.

SLAVE

REAC applications and settings

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REAC applications and settings

In some cases, a message like the following may appear after you change the setting of the REAC port in step 4.

This confirmation message appears if a the sampling frequencies of the M-200i and the connected REAC device are different.

Pressing [ENTER] changes the M-200i’s sampling frequency to match that of the connected REAC device.

Pressing [EXIT] maintains the current sampling frequency, and so connection is not possible.

Monitor/broadcast console setup

Set the M-200i’s REAC port to SPLIT.

• In this example, the output from the FOH console’s REAC B split is received by the M-200i’s REAC port.

MASTER MASTER

REAC A REAC B

FOH CONSOLE

M-480

SLAVE

S-1608

SLAVE

S-1608

REAC SPLITTER

REAC

SPLIT

MONITOR / BROADCAST CONSOLE

The sampling frequency of the monitor console must match the sampling frequency of the FOH console.

REAC settings

You use the REAC screen to make REAC settings.

In the DISPLAY section, press [SETUP] to access the SETUP screen.

For details about connection examples, refer to “REAC connection examples” (p. 97).

Pressing [ENTER] changes the setting for the REAC port.

Pressing [EXIT] cancels the change to the REAC port setting.

Select “REAC SETUP“ and press [ENTER].

The REAC SETUP screen appears.

Set the REAC port to one from among “MASTER,“

“SLAVE,“ “SPLIT,“ and “MASTER(External Clock)“ and press [ENTER].

A message prompting you to confirm the operation is displayed.

REAC applications and settings

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REAC applications and settings

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Network

Network functions

LAN

You can connect a Wireless LAN router to the LAN connector on the M-200i’s rear panel and use a application that has wireless support (the M-200i Remote iPad application) to operate the M200i remotely.

WIRELESS LAN

You can use the WLAN ADAPTOR connector on the rear panel to operate the M-200i remotely using an application that has wireless support (the M-200i Remote iPad application).

Two methods are available: using a Wireless LAN router, and connecting a Wireless device directly (ad-hoc mode) without using a Wireless LAN router.

Network settings

IP ADDRESS

This indicates the IP address.

SETUP button

This access the LAN screen.

WIRELESS LAN

Connection status

Indication

CONNECTED

NOT CONNECTED A wireless USB adapter is attached, but no

NOT AVAILABLE No wireless USB adapter is attached.

AD-HOC Ad-hoc mode (p. 104).

Description

Connected to the Wireless LAN router.

connection to a Wireless device is in effect.

You use the NETWORK screen to make network settings.

Accessing the NETWORK screen

In the DISPLAY section, press [SETUP].

At the SETUP screen, select “NETWORK“ and press [ENTER].

The NETWORK screen is displayed.

The following infomations are displayed:

LAN

Connection status

Indication

CONNECTED

Network

NOT CONNECTED No LAN cable is connected.

Description

A LAN cable is connected

Connection infomation

Mode

Using a Wireless LAN router

Ad-hoc mode Ad-hoc SSID , Ad-hoc key (5 characters)

The ad-hoc SSID is set automatically when “WIRELESS ID“ has been specified at the WIRELESS LAN OPTION popup.

SETUP button

This access the WIRELESS LAN screen.

Contents

Identifier (name) of the connected Wireless LAN router

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Roland M-200I User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

IMPORTANT NOTES

Contents

Introduction

Check the included items

Conventions used in this manual

Basic knowledge about REAC

Placement

Turning the power on/off

About the internal lithium battery

About USB memory

Explanation of the panels

Top panel/Front panel

Rear panel

Basic operation

Basic panel operations

Screen operations

List operations

Copying channel settings to the clipboard

Pasting channel settings from the clipboard

Undoing (canceling) a paste operation

Library operations

Editing a name

Peak clear

Input channel operations

About the input channels

CHANNEL FUNCTION screen

AUX, MTX, MAIN operations

About AUX, MTX, MAIN

Accessing the CHANNEL EDIT screen

CHANNEL FUNCTION screen

GATE/EXPANDER screen

Gate/expander operations

GATE FUNCTION screen

COMPRESSOR/LIMITER screen

Compressor/Limiter operations

COMPRESSOR screen

COMP FUNCTION screen

LIMITER screen

LIMITER FUNCTION screen

4-BAND EQ

4-band EQ operations

EQ FUNCTION screen

AUX/MTX send

AUX/MTX send operations (CH1–32)

MTX send (MAIN L/R, AUX1-8)

SENDS screen

SENDS FUNCTION screen

Metering

About the meters

METER FUNCTION screen

DCA groups

About DCA groups

Accessing the DCA GROUP screen

DCA GROUP FUNCTION screen

Mute groups

About mute groups

MUTE GROUP FUNCTION screen

Effects, GEQ, External effects

About effects

About inserting an external effects device

EFFECTS screen

EFFECTS FUNCTION screen

Effect input/output settings

Using an effect via send/return

Inserting an effect into a channel

Inserting an EXT FX into a channel

Editing effect parameters

About GEQs

Editing GEQ parameters

Scene memory

About Scene memory

SCENE screen operations

USB memory recorder

About the USB memory recorder

RECORDER screen