Yamaha QL1 Owner's Manual - Page 8

Introduction Introduction Thank you for choosing a Yamaha QL series QL5/QL1 Digital Mixing Console. To take full advantage of the superior features and performance offered by your QL series console, and to enjoy years of trouble-free use, please read this owner's manual carefully before operating your console. After you have read the manual, keep it in a safe place. Accessories • AC power cord • Owner's Manual (this document) • Dante Virtual Soundcard license code • Dust cover (QL5 only) About utility software QL series products can be used with a variety of utility software. Information about downloading, installing and setting up the software applications is available on the Yamaha Pro Audio website. In addition, refer to the installation guide that comes with each downloaded application. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ • QL Editor This software application enables you to set up and operate the unit from a connected computer. You can also use the application to back up console settings or set console parameters without connecting the unit. • Console File Converter This software application enables you to convert between Yamaha PM5D, M7CL, LS9, CL and QL series setting files. • QL StageMix This software application enables you to control the unit remotely from an iPad on a WiFi network. NOTE iOS applications may not be supported in your area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer. About the Owner's Manual Owner's Manual (this document) This book primarily explains panel controls and functions and basic operation of the QL series. In this manual, most explanations refer to the QL5. Reference Manual (PDF format; downloadable from the website) This book primarily explains details about functions, effects parameters, and MIDI. The Reference Manual is an electronic file in PDF format. Use PDF viewing software such as Adobe® Reader® to read this manual. You can download the latest Adobe Reader application from the website listed below. http://www.adobe.com/ Help file (XML file; downloadable from the website) You can read this Help file on the unit's screen. Load the file on the unit, then press the Help button on the display to view related sections. You can download the Reference Manual and Help file from the following website. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ Conventions in this manual In this manual, switch-type controllers on the panel are called "keys." Control knobs on the panel are called "knobs." Some knobs rotate from a minimum value to a maximum value, while others rotate endlessly. Virtual buttons displayed on the screen are called "buttons," and virtual knobs are called "knobs." Controls located on the panel are enclosed in square brackets [ ] (e.g., [CUE] key) to distinguish them from virtual buttons and knobs displayed on screen. For some controls, the name of the section is given before the [ ] (e.g., SCENE MEMORY [STORE] key). About firmware updates This product enables you to update the unit firmware to improve the operation, add functions, and correct possible malfunctions. The following two types of firmware are available for the unit. • Console firmware • Dante module firmware You must update each type of firmware separately. Details on updating the firmware are available on the following website. For information about updating and setting up the unit, please refer to the firmware update guide available on the website. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ 8 Owner's Manual