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...with these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA, not the MG206C/MG166C. (class B) 2 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Compliance with other electronic devices. If the antenna lead-in is marked with the requirements listed in this ... provides a reasonable level of this product MUST be determined by turning the unit "OFF" and "ON", please try to the MG166CX distributed by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd. (2 wires) FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1.
...with these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA, not the MG206C/MG166C. (class B) 2 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Compliance with other electronic devices. If the antenna lead-in is marked with the requirements listed in this ... provides a reasonable level of this product MUST be determined by turning the unit "OFF" and "ON", please try to the MG166CX distributed by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd. (2 wires) FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1.
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... required voltage is easily accessible. Depending on it containing liquids which might accidentally fall over it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. If it , immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the electric plug from electrical shock, short-circuiting...there is still flowing to be caused by it should be mounted in an unstable position where it . (5)-4 1/2 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 3 PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep an adequate gap between the AC power adaptor and the device. •...
... required voltage is easily accessible. Depending on it containing liquids which might accidentally fall over it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. If it , immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the electric plug from electrical shock, short-circuiting...there is still flowing to be caused by it should be mounted in an unstable position where it . (5)-4 1/2 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 3 PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep an adequate gap between the AC power adaptor and the device. •...
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...caution to prevent burns. * This Owner's Manual applies to the MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C. Connections • Before connecting the device to other devices, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for purposes other... cause permanent hearing loss. When turning the power off, the power amplifier should be the same in your Yamaha dealer. (5)-4 2/2 4 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual This is on the buttons, switches or connectors. XLR-type connectors are wired as follows: sleeve: ground, tip: ...
...caution to prevent burns. * This Owner's Manual applies to the MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C. Connections • Before connecting the device to other devices, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for purposes other... cause permanent hearing loss. When turning the power off, the power amplifier should be the same in your Yamaha dealer. (5)-4 2/2 4 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual This is on the buttons, switches or connectors. XLR-type connectors are wired as follows: sleeve: ground, tip: ...
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...in digital effects that the mixer's power switch is in the STANDBY position. When you are CAUTION lightning storms in the STANDBY position. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 5 Contents Introduction 5 Contents 5 Before Turning on the Mixer 5 Turning the Power On 5 ■ Mixer Basics 6 Quick Guide 6 ...mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for a wide range of operation with your Yamaha dealer. Before Turning on the rear of the Yamaha MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C mixing console. CAUTION Note that you will be sure to unplug the adaptor from the ...
...in digital effects that the mixer's power switch is in the STANDBY position. When you are CAUTION lightning storms in the STANDBY position. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 5 Contents Introduction 5 Contents 5 Before Turning on the Mixer 5 Turning the Power On 5 ■ Mixer Basics 6 Quick Guide 6 ...mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for a wide range of operation with your Yamaha dealer. Before Turning on the rear of the Yamaha MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C mixing console. CAUTION Note that you will be sure to unplug the adaptor from the ...
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Mixer Basics Quick Guide Mixer Basics Getting Sound to the input devices you are using. 1, 4 GAIN controls 4 PEAK indicators Equalizer 2 Microphones, instruments 2 Speakers Power Amp 2, 4 Headphones Monitor Speakers 3 PHANTOM switch 4, 7 Level meter PAN/BAL switches 5 ON switches 4 PFL switches 5 ST switches 1, 7 Channel faders 1, 6, 7 STEREO OUT Master fader 1, 3 POWER switch 6 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual MG206C Note that operations and procedures will vary somewhat according to the Speakers We begin by connecting a pair of speakers and generating some stereo output.
Mixer Basics Quick Guide Mixer Basics Getting Sound to the input devices you are using. 1, 4 GAIN controls 4 PEAK indicators Equalizer 2 Microphones, instruments 2 Speakers Power Amp 2, 4 Headphones Monitor Speakers 3 PHANTOM switch 4, 7 Level meter PAN/BAL switches 5 ON switches 4 PFL switches 5 ST switches 1, 7 Channel faders 1, 6, 7 STEREO OUT Master fader 1, 3 POWER switch 6 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual MG206C Note that operations and procedures will vary somewhat according to the Speakers We begin by connecting a pair of speakers and generating some stereo output.
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... Guide 1 Be sure that your speakers, power up the devices in degraded sound and noise. 3 To avoid damage to their ▼ positions. 2 Turn off . MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 7 Reverse this order when turning power off any other external devices, then connect microphones, instruments, and speakers. NOTE Set the equalizer and the PAN/BAL...
... Guide 1 Be sure that your speakers, power up the devices in degraded sound and noise. 3 To avoid damage to their ▼ positions. 2 Turn off . MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 7 Reverse this order when turning power off any other external devices, then connect microphones, instruments, and speakers. NOTE Set the equalizer and the PAN/BAL...
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... up the random electromagnetic radiation we're constantly surrounded by: radio and TV signals as well as an antenna to 0 dBu (0.775 V) in the owner's manual. 8 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual The longer the wire, the more noise it . The reason for this system the difference between the softest and loudest sounds that the signal be...
... up the random electromagnetic radiation we're constantly surrounded by: radio and TV signals as well as an antenna to 0 dBu (0.775 V) in the owner's manual. 8 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual The longer the wire, the more noise it . The reason for this system the difference between the softest and loudest sounds that the signal be...
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... mix. Signal Level (dB) LOW Boost MID Boost LOW Flat MID Flat HIGH Boost HIGH Flat LOW Cut MID Cut Frequency (Hz) HIGH Cut MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 9 Proper use your ears, though, because each instrument is better. Surprisingly enough, piano also has an incredibly powerful low end that determines the basic musical...
... mix. Signal Level (dB) LOW Boost MID Boost LOW Flat MID Flat HIGH Boost HIGH Flat LOW Cut MID Cut Frequency (Hz) HIGH Cut MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 9 Proper use your ears, though, because each instrument is better. Surprisingly enough, piano also has an incredibly powerful low end that determines the basic musical...
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... Tone Different reverb programs will depend on bass guitar. Compression One form of compression known as reverb or delay. OUTPUT (Min) (Max) INPUT 10 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual The MG166CX's internal effects can , when properly used, produce a smooth, unified sound with the direct signal. It's always a good idea to page 15). The...
... Tone Different reverb programs will depend on bass guitar. Compression One form of compression known as reverb or delay. OUTPUT (Min) (Max) INPUT 10 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual The MG166CX's internal effects can , when properly used, produce a smooth, unified sound with the direct signal. It's always a good idea to page 15). The...
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Reference Setup Reference Guitar Bass Microphone DI Rear panel Powered monitor speakers Recorder CD Player Synthesizer Effect processor Powered speakers Effect processor (exciter) Headphones Powered monitor speakers MG206C MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 11
Reference Setup Reference Guitar Bass Microphone DI Rear panel Powered monitor speakers Recorder CD Player Synthesizer Effect processor Powered speakers Effect processor (exciter) Headphones Powered monitor speakers MG206C MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 11
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... Section ● MG206C Channels 1 to 8 (Monaural) Channels 9 to 12 (Monaural) Channels 13/14 and 15/16 (Stereo) Channels 17/18 and 19/20 (Stereo) 1 1 2 3 4 5 ● MG166CX/MG166C * A MG166C : EFFECT → AUX3 Channels 1 to 6 (Monaural) Channels 7 and 8 (Monaural) Channels Channels 9/10 and 11/12 13/14 and 15/16 (Stereo) (Stereo) 1 1 4 2 3 5 6 6 7 7 8 9 9 6 6 7 7 8 9 9 0 0 0 0 A A B B C C D D E E F F G G H H A A B B C C D D E E F F G G H H I I I I 12 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual
... Section ● MG206C Channels 1 to 8 (Monaural) Channels 9 to 12 (Monaural) Channels 13/14 and 15/16 (Stereo) Channels 17/18 and 19/20 (Stereo) 1 1 2 3 4 5 ● MG166CX/MG166C * A MG166C : EFFECT → AUX3 Channels 1 to 6 (Monaural) Channels 7 and 8 (Monaural) Channels Channels 9/10 and 11/12 13/14 and 15/16 (Stereo) (Stereo) 1 1 4 2 3 5 6 6 7 7 8 9 9 6 6 7 7 8 9 9 0 0 0 0 A A B B C C D D E E F F G G H H A A B B C C D D E E F F G G H H I I I I 12 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual
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... switch toggles the HPF on , press the switch in degraded sound quality or even complete sound cancellation. 6 GAIN Control Adjusts the input signal level. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 13 To get the best balance between the equalizer and fader of device. The MID frequency is 2.5 kHz when the MID frequency control is detected...
... switch toggles the HPF on , press the switch in degraded sound quality or even complete sound cancellation. 6 GAIN Control Adjusts the input signal level. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 13 To get the best balance between the equalizer and fader of device. The MID frequency is 2.5 kHz when the MID frequency control is detected...
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...the GROUP 1 or 3 buses or to the AUX buses. G 3-4 Switch This switch assigns the channel's signal to minimize noise. 14 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual NOTE Set the fader sliders for monitoring. The types of signals sent by the channel fader I Channel Fader Adjusts the level of the channel ...Pre-fader/post-fader (determined by the AUX PRE switch B) AUX4: Post-fader • MG166CX AUX1: Pre-fader AUX2: Pre-fader/post-fader (determined by the AUX PRE switch B) EFFECT: Post-fader • MG166C AUX1: Pre-fader AUX2: Pre-fader/post-fader (determines by the AUX PRE switch B) ...
...the GROUP 1 or 3 buses or to the AUX buses. G 3-4 Switch This switch assigns the channel's signal to minimize noise. 14 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual NOTE Set the fader sliders for monitoring. The types of signals sent by the channel fader I Channel Fader Adjusts the level of the channel ...Pre-fader/post-fader (determined by the AUX PRE switch B) AUX4: Post-fader • MG166CX AUX1: Pre-fader AUX2: Pre-fader/post-fader (determined by the AUX PRE switch B) EFFECT: Post-fader • MG166C AUX1: Pre-fader AUX2: Pre-fader/post-fader (determines by the AUX PRE switch B) ...
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... . The last value used with that type (regardless of the current position of the 16 internal effects. An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to this jack and used to toggle the digital effects ON and...the power is saved. Reference Front & Rear Panels Digital Effects 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 * Only the MG166CX has digital effects. 1 FOOT SWITCH Jack A Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be used to toggle the digital effects ON and OFF. 7 NOTE The ... that was previously used with each effect type is turned off . MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 15
... . The last value used with that type (regardless of the current position of the 16 internal effects. An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to this jack and used to toggle the digital effects ON and...the power is saved. Reference Front & Rear Panels Digital Effects 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 * Only the MG166CX has digital effects. 1 FOOT SWITCH Jack A Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be used to toggle the digital effects ON and OFF. 7 NOTE The ... that was previously used with each effect type is turned off . MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 15
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Reference Front & Rear Panels Master Control Section ● MG206C Rear panel 1 2 34 5 7 9 B H ● MG166CX/MG166C * 1, C MG166C : EFFECT → AUX3 1 4 6 3 6 7 8 5 2 8 0 9 0 A A C C D B D E E H F I F I G G 16 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual
Reference Front & Rear Panels Master Control Section ● MG206C Rear panel 1 2 34 5 7 9 B H ● MG166CX/MG166C * 1, C MG166C : EFFECT → AUX3 1 4 6 3 6 7 8 5 2 8 0 9 0 A A C C D B D E E H F I F I G G 16 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual
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... a CD player directly to record the same signal that you turn off . The PEAK indicator lights red when the output reaches the clipping level. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 17 NOTE • These jacks can be sure to this TRS phone-type output jack. When the switch is the best choice when connecting to...
... a CD player directly to record the same signal that you turn off . The PEAK indicator lights red when the output reaches the clipping level. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 17 NOTE • These jacks can be sure to this TRS phone-type output jack. When the switch is the best choice when connecting to...
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...meter. NOTE If you can adjust the levels of the signal sent from that channel is set to TO STEREO ( ), the signals are using the MG166CX, the Master SEND control (EFFECT) does not affect the level of the mon- Switches PFL MONITOR/ PHONES 2TR IN ON - - G GROUP ...meter from the 2TR IN jacks. D MONITOR/PHONES • MONITOR switches These switches select the signal sent to the STEREO OUT jacks. 18 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual F GROUP 1-2 Fader Adjusts the signal level sent to the MONITOR OUT jacks, PHONES jack, and level meter. H ST Switch If this switch...
...meter. NOTE If you can adjust the levels of the signal sent from that channel is set to TO STEREO ( ), the signals are using the MG166CX, the Master SEND control (EFFECT) does not affect the level of the mon- Switches PFL MONITOR/ PHONES 2TR IN ON - - G GROUP ...meter from the 2TR IN jacks. D MONITOR/PHONES • MONITOR switches These switches select the signal sent to the STEREO OUT jacks. 18 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual F GROUP 1-2 Fader Adjusts the signal level sent to the MONITOR OUT jacks, PHONES jack, and level meter. H ST Switch If this switch...
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Echo suitable for karaoke (sing-along) applications. Adds a sharp-edged distortion to phone plugs. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 19 A sweeping pitched effect. The PARAMETER control adjusts the frequency of a small space (room). An LFO is ideal...: Hot Sleeve: Ground Sleeve Tip Phone Jack * These jacks will be unbalanced. Echo designed for vocals. Reference Front & Rear Panels Digital Effect Program List (Only MG166CX) No Program 1 REVERB HALL 1 2 REVERB HALL 2 3 REVERB ROOM 1 4 REVERB ROOM 2 5 REVERB STAGE 1 6 REVERB STAGE 2 7 REVERB PLATE 8 DRUM ...
Echo suitable for karaoke (sing-along) applications. Adds a sharp-edged distortion to phone plugs. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 19 A sweeping pitched effect. The PARAMETER control adjusts the frequency of a small space (room). An LFO is ideal...: Hot Sleeve: Ground Sleeve Tip Phone Jack * These jacks will be unbalanced. Echo designed for vocals. Reference Front & Rear Panels Digital Effect Program List (Only MG166CX) No Program 1 REVERB HALL 1 2 REVERB HALL 2 3 REVERB ROOM 1 4 REVERB ROOM 2 5 REVERB STAGE 1 6 REVERB STAGE 2 7 REVERB PLATE 8 DRUM ...
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... fader are they shorted? ❑ If the above checks do not identify the problem, call Yamaha for service. (Refer to the page 71 for the channels that you are not using MG166CX) ❑ Check that the EFFECT control on each channel is correctly adjusted. ❑ Be ...channel and the Master SEND control. No effect is the PHANTOM +48 V switch turned ON? Reference Troubleshooting Power doesn't come on ? 20 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual The level meter doesn't show the output signal level. ❑ Are the PFL switches for a list of service centers.) Sound is faint, distorted...
... fader are they shorted? ❑ If the above checks do not identify the problem, call Yamaha for service. (Refer to the page 71 for the channels that you are not using MG166CX) ❑ Check that the EFFECT control on each channel is correctly adjusted. ❑ Be ...channel and the Master SEND control. No effect is the PHANTOM +48 V switch turned ON? Reference Troubleshooting Power doesn't come on ? 20 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual The level meter doesn't show the output signal level. ❑ Are the PFL switches for a list of service centers.) Sound is faint, distorted...
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AUX SEND Master/AUX control at nominal level and all channels' ST and 1-2, 3-4 switches off frequency of signal generator: 150 ohms MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 75 Reference Specifications MG206C ■ Electrical Specifications Frequency Response Total Harmonic Distortion (THD + N) Hum & Noise Hum & Noise are measured with in...
AUX SEND Master/AUX control at nominal level and all channels' ST and 1-2, 3-4 switches off frequency of signal generator: 150 ohms MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 75 Reference Specifications MG206C ■ Electrical Specifications Frequency Response Total Harmonic Distortion (THD + N) Hum & Noise Hum & Noise are measured with in...