DIGITAL MIXING CONSOLE V2 Quick Guide Thank you for choosing a Yamaha TF5/TF3/TF1 Digital Mixing Console. To take full advantage of the superior features and performance offered by your TF-series console, and to enjoy years of trouble-free use, please read this document carefully before operating your console.
Contents 1. Precautions................................................................................................. 5 2. Introduction................................................................................................. 7 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 Intended user....................................................................................... 7 Intended usage.................................................................................... 7 Included items...............................
PRÉCAUTIONS CONCERNANT LA SÉCURITÉ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 The above warning is located on the rear of the unit. L’avertissement ci-dessus est situé sur l’arrière de l’unité. Explanation of Graphical Symbols Explication des symboles The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions.
1. Precautions PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards.
Precautions Backup battery Saving your data • Do not replace the backup battery by yourself. Doing so may cause an explosion and/or damage to the device(s). When the backup battery needs to be replaced, “Low Battery” or “No Battery” will appear on the display. In this case, contact your Yamaha dealer and have qualified Yamaha service personnel replace the backup battery. • This product utilizes an internal backup battery that is used to retain your data after the product is turned off.
2. Introduction 2-1 Intended user This product was designed for users who are familiar with using analog mixers as part of a PA system. 2-2 Intended usage This product was designed to mix multiple audio sources, such as live band instruments or audio devices used at corporate events. 2-3 Included items 2-5 Updating the product’s software and firmware 2-6 Nomenclature used in this document Software In this document, switch-type controls on the panel are called “keys.
3. Workflow Overview Here’s a brief overview of how to start mixing using a Presets. 1 2 Use Presets to Set Up Each Channel Connect Connect the instruments and mics. Connect output devices such as powered speakers. Step1 Step2 Press the [SEL] key to select a channel. [SEL] key Press the Library key ( ) to access the Library and recall a Preset. Display section Step3 Power switch Adjust the channel’s parameters. Adjust the input gain, EQ, compressor, and gate.
Workflow Overview 3 Adjust the Mix 4 Save Your Settings Do a sound check and adjust the overall mix. You can save your entire mix setup as a Scene. Scenes can be recalled later as needed. • Adjusting SENDS ON FADER for the level sent to AUX • Muting all input channels or effects (page 14) (SCENE window g page 19) You can also save individual channel setups by overwriting existing Presets or by saving them as new • Turning effects on and off, adjusting the overall level Presets in the Library screen.
4. Panels 4-1 Top panel The top panel of TF Series consoles is divided into the following sections.
Panels 4-2 Rear panel ① ⑩ ⑨ ② ⑧ 1 OMNI OUT jacks XLR-3-32 male output jacks that output analog audio signals. These jacks are used mainly to output AUX channels and STEREO channels. Nominal output level is +4 dBu. You can select which signal is output on the OMNI OUT screen. 2 ST IN jacks Stereo input jacks that can be used for connecting a CD player or other line level device. These jacks are unbalanced female RCA jacks. Nominal input level is -10 dBV.
5. Connections Connecting outputs Connecting inputs Powered speakers (floor monitors) Electric guitar or bass Keyboard or synthesizer Mic Powered speakers (front speakers) Default signal routing for each output jack OMNI OUT 1 OMNI OUT 2 AUX1 OUT AUX2 OUT : OMNI OUT 12 OMNI OUT 13 OMNI OUT 14 OMNI OUT 15 (L) OMNI OUT 16 (R) : AUX12 OUT MONITOR L OUT MONITOR R OUT STEREO L OUT STEREO R OUT Each OMNI OUT jack is configured by default to output a bus.
6. Controls and functions This section briefly introduces the console’s features. NOTE For details about the available features and parameters, refer to the Reference Manual. 6-1 Channel Strip section Similarly to a channel module of a traditional analog mixer, a Channel Strip allows you to manually control the main parameters of the channel. ① 2 [CUE] key Used to select the channel that will be cue-controlled. The key lights when the CUE is on.
Controls and functions 6-3 FX section ① 6-6 METER section 6-4 USER DEFINED KEYS section Allows you to control the FX RTN channels. ② ③ ④ ⑤ These keys can be customized to control the desired function. Various functions are assigned by default, such as Direct Scene Recall. Used to monitor audio signal level and control the CUE feature. ① ② 6-5 MUTE section 1 [EDIT] key Displays the FX SEND screen. The key lights while the FX SEND screen is displayed. Used to mute all channels in a mute group.
Controls and functions 6-8 FADER BANK section Allows you to quickly assign different channels to the console’s faders. 6-10 SENDS ON FADER section 6-11 Display section Switches each channel strip to temporarily control the SEND LEVEL and SEND ON of the designated bus. Allows to you control the console by touching the touchscreen. You can also use the knobs to perform fine adjustments. You can dive further into various features by pressing the keys to display contextual menus.
Controls and functions Operating the display • Changing screens The screen switches when you touch an on-screen button. You can touch an area of the screen to select that area, then touch it again to switch to the configuration screen for that area. If an area is displayed in pink when selected, the area contains a parameter that can be controlled with the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob. To return to the OVERVIEW screen, press the Home key ( ).
Controls and functions 6-12 STEREO/MASTER section Allows you to control the main parameters of the STEREO channel. ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ 1 [SEL] key Used to select the STEREO channel that you will control. You can press the [SEL] key to switch between controlling the left and right channel of the stereo pair. NOTE 2 [CUE] key Used as the cue monitor key for the corresponding STEREO channel. The key lights when the CUE is on. For information about compatible iOS devices, visit the Yamaha pro audio website.
7. Displaying the configuration screens While viewing the OVERVIEW screen, you can double-touch an area of a channel to switch to that area’s configuration screen. While viewing a configuration screen, you can easily switch to another area by touching the desired area in the left side of the screen. ) below the display. In the example shown here, we will explain how to switch to the different screens from the input To return to the OVERVIEW screen, press the Home key ( channel screen.
Displaying the configuration screens You can view the following screens by touching the buttons in the OVERVIEW screen. To return to the OVERVIEW screen, press the Home key ( ) below the display. CUE/MONITOR/OSCILLATOR Used to manage CUE/monitor source and control oscillators. METER Displays the input and output level. OVERVIEW USER SETUP Used to assign user-defined keys and knobs, configure custom fader banks, and set up other preferences. SCENE Used to recall previously saved mixer setups.
8. Setup This section explains how to set up the TF series console the first time you turn it on. 4 When finished, touch [OK]. 5 Press the Home key ( 8-1 Setting the internal clock The OVERVIEW screen is displayed. Set the console’s internal clock, including the date, time, and format. The date and time set here is used as a timestamp when saving Scenes. 1 Touch the SYSTEM SETUP icon ). . The SYSTEM SETUP screen is displayed.
Setup 8-3 Attaching the optional Rack Mount Kit (RK5014) (TF1 only) 3 Mount the console into the rack, and fasten it into place. The procedure is the same for the left and right sides of the console. The right side is shown here. 1 Prepare the console by removing the side pads. 1 Remove the two screws that secure each side pad. • To ensure sufficient airflow, leave the rear of the rack open and position it at least 10 cm from walls or other surfaces.
Setup 3 8-4 Installing an NY card Before installing an NY card in the expansion slot, confirm that the card is compatible with TF-series consoles. For information about compatible cards, visit the Yamaha pro audio website. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ 1 Align the sides of the NY card with the guide rails inside the expansion slot, and then insert the NY card.
9. TF V2 Troubleshooting Problems and Causes No sound The port settings for the input channel are incorrect. The [ON] key for the corresponding channel is turned off. The fader or volume for the corresponding channel is turned down. Phantom power is not being supplied (when using a condenser mic). The mute is on. Too much gate is being applied. Sound level is too low The gain is too low. Too much gate or compression is being applied. Sound is distorted The gain is too high.
10. Specifications Sampling Frequency Signal Delays Fader Frequency Response Total Harmonic Distortion*2 Hum & Noise*3 Dynamic Range Crosstalk@1 kHz Dimensions (W x H x D) Net Weight Power Requirements (wattage) Power Requirements (voltage and hertz) Temperature Range Included Accessories Internal Clock 48kHz Less than 2.6 ms, INPUT to OMNI OUT, Fs=48 kHz 100 mm motorized, Resolution = 10-bit, +10 dB to –138 dB, –∞ dB all faders +0.5, –1.
Specifications TF3 TF5 225 599 599 225 716 866 TF1 TF1 rack 224 599 599 225 510 480 TF series Quick Guide 25
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