Yamaha Cl 5 User Guide

Setup
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MIDI/GPI screen (FADER START page)1
CLEAR ALL button
Clears all selections.
OUTPUT DESTINATION field
2
GPI OUT1 to GPI OUT5 buttons
Select the GPI OUT port for which you want to make settings.
3
Fader indicator
This indicates the selected fader. Use the [SEL] keys on the panel to select a fader.
NOTEIn the case of the CL3/CL1, channels that do not exist on those models will not be shown.
THRESHOLD field
4
UPSTROKE/DOWNSTROKE
These specify the level that will be the threshold...

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The following illustration shows how the signal that is output from the GPI PORT will change 
in each fader mode when a fader is operated. In this example, UPSTROKE in the 
THRESHOLD field is set to -60.00, and DOWNSTROKE is set to -∞. (This illustration shows 
the case in which   is selected as the polarity of the GPI OUT port. If the polarity is  , 
the polarity of the output signal will be reversed.)
NOTE
At the high level, the output signal of the port will be open. If the...

Help function
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Help functionYou can view Help files (file extension .xml) provided by Yamaha. For the latest information on 
help files, refer to the Yamaha Pro Audio website.
http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/
In addition, using a commercially available text editor or the “Notepad” included with Microsoft 
Windows, you can create a text file (file extension .txt) and display it on the console*.
* We accept no responsibility for any damage that may occur as a result of using Help files...

Help function
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Using USER DEFINED keys to recall Help directlyAssigning the Help function to USER DEFINED keys
Recalling the HELP window using only a USER DEFINED keyPress the USER DEFINED key to which the Help function is assigned. The HELP window will 
appear. To close the window, once again press the USER DEFINED key to which the Help 
function is assigned.
Directly recalling the Help for a specific panel controllerWhile holding down the USER DEFINED key to which you have...

Other functions
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Other functionsThis chapter explains various functions of CL series consoles that are not covered in other 
chapters.Initializing the unit to factory default settingsIf an error occurs in the CL console internal memory, or if you forget the password and cannot 
operate the unit, you can use the following procedure to initialize the internal memory.
There are two types of initialization of the internal memory as shown below.
INITIALIZE ALL MEMORIES
The entire memory,...

Other functions
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Adjusting the faders (Calibration function)Depending on the environment in which you use the CL series console, discrepancies may 
occur in the motion of the motor faders. You can use the Calibration function to correct these 
discrepancies.
NOTE
The specified faders in the channel strip section, Centralogic section, and Master section will be 
semi-automatically calibrated. This window will also appear if a problem is detected in the fader 
settings while the CL is...

Other functions
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• INPUT PORT TRIM (Fine adjustment of the analog input gain)
Access the INPUT PORT TRIM window, and make fine adjustments to the gain of the 
specified analog input port in 0.1 dB steps.
• OUTPUT PORT TRIM (Fine adjustment of the output port gain)
Access the OUTPUT PORT TRIM window, and make fine adjustments to the gain of the 
specified analog output port in 0.01 dB steps.• SLOT OUTPUT TRIM (Fine adjustment of the slot output port gain)
Access the SLOT OUTPUT TRIM...

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Adjusting the channel color (Calibration function)If necessary, you can adjust the channel colors. Adjust the channel colors one by one.
NOTE
• In the case of the CL3/CL1, channels that do not exist on 
those models will not be shown.
• You cannot adjust more than one channel simultaneously.
• The APPLY button appears only if you change the RGB 
values.
• To reset all channel color indicators to the factory default 
setting, press the RESET ALL button.
• Once...

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Adjusting the contrast of the channel name 
displayIf necessary, you can adjust the contrast of the channel name display.
NOTE
• The APPLY button appears only if you change the setting.
• Alternatively, you can continue operation by selecting a different menu instead of pressing the 
EXIT button.
Initializing the console settings and Dante audio 
network settingsIt is possible for Dante-related settings to be initialized to their factory-set state when an error...

Warning/Error Messages
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Warning/Error Messages
Message
Meaning
xxx Parameters Copied.Parameter xxx was copied to the copy buffer.
xxx Parameters Initialized.Parameter xxx was initialized.
xxx Parameters Pasted.Parameter xxx was pasted from the copy buffer.
xxx Parameters Swapped with Copy 
Buffer.Parameter xxx was exchanged with the contents of the copy buffer.
ALTERNATE FUNCTION:  Turned off!ALTERNATE FUNCTION was turned off.
Cannot Assign!In the USER DEFINED KEYS popup of the...