Firmware Update Guide
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... Guide 1 This guide explains how to update the QL series (QL5 and QL1) firmware and its built-in Dante module firmware. ■ Precautions (Please be sure to read this section first!) ・ The user assumes full responsibility for ... off the device or disconnect the cable while the update is in this guide are for choosing a Yamaha product. QL5/QL1 Firmware Update Guide Thank you execute the update once again, please contact your Yamaha dealer. ・ Yamaha Corporation owns exclusive copyrights for the QL series firmware, its update program, and the update guide. ・...
... Guide 1 This guide explains how to update the QL series (QL5 and QL1) firmware and its built-in Dante module firmware. ■ Precautions (Please be sure to read this section first!) ・ The user assumes full responsibility for ... off the device or disconnect the cable while the update is in this guide are for choosing a Yamaha product. QL5/QL1 Firmware Update Guide Thank you execute the update once again, please contact your Yamaha dealer. ・ Yamaha Corporation owns exclusive copyrights for the QL series firmware, its update program, and the update guide. ・...
Firmware Update Guide
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... or smaller in FAT32, and memory of 100Mbps or higher A USB connector ● An Ethernet cable (CAT5e or higher recommended. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/downloads/ QL5/QL1 Firmware Update Guide 2 ■ Checking the version number You may check the QL main firmware version number and the Dante firmware version number from the... with the computer or its OS. ● The QL series firmware Download the latest firmware from the following URL. For formatting in a computer, refer to "QL5/ QL1 Reference Manual."
... or smaller in FAT32, and memory of 100Mbps or higher A USB connector ● An Ethernet cable (CAT5e or higher recommended. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/downloads/ QL5/QL1 Firmware Update Guide 2 ■ Checking the version number You may check the QL main firmware version number and the Dante firmware version number from the... with the computer or its OS. ● The QL series firmware Download the latest firmware from the following URL. For formatting in a computer, refer to "QL5/ QL1 Reference Manual."
Firmware Update Guide
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■ Update procedure sequence Update each unit in the following sequence. Preparing for each firmware component in sequence. If you plan to update multiple QL series units, repeat the procedure described in "Update" for update Install the Dante Firmware Update Manager TCP/IP settings of computer Update Updating the QL series firmware Updating the Dante firmware QL5/QL1 Firmware Update Guide 3
■ Update procedure sequence Update each unit in the following sequence. Preparing for each firmware component in sequence. If you plan to update multiple QL series units, repeat the procedure described in "Update" for update Install the Dante Firmware Update Manager TCP/IP settings of computer Update Updating the QL series firmware Updating the Dante firmware QL5/QL1 Firmware Update Guide 3
Firmware Update Guide
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... in your computer, store the firmware update files in "Preparing for the update" (DanteFirmwareUpdateManager-x.x.x.exe) and follow the on-screen instructions to install the firmware. QL5/QL1 Firmware Update Guide 4 In addition, extract the Dante firmware (extension: .dnt) from the URL presented by the installer and install it. ・ When installing the...
... in your computer, store the firmware update files in "Preparing for the update" (DanteFirmwareUpdateManager-x.x.x.exe) and follow the on-screen instructions to install the firmware. QL5/QL1 Firmware Update Guide 4 In addition, extract the Dante firmware (extension: .dnt) from the URL presented by the installer and install it. ・ When installing the...
Firmware Update Guide
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... network status and tasks]. The "Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) Protocol" dialog box will be displayed. ・ The "User Account Control" dialog box may appear. QL5/QL1 Firmware Update Guide 5 Click [Properties]. The "Local Area Connection properties" dialog box will be displayed. ・ The "User Account Control" dialog box may appear. The...
... network status and tasks]. The "Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) Protocol" dialog box will be displayed. ・ The "User Account Control" dialog box may appear. QL5/QL1 Firmware Update Guide 5 Click [Properties]. The "Local Area Connection properties" dialog box will be displayed. ・ The "User Account Control" dialog box may appear. The...
Firmware Update Guide
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... "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties" dialog box will be displayed. ・ If the "Local Area Connection properties" dialog box appears, skip ahead to Classic View]. 3. QL5/QL1 Firmware Update Guide 6 Click [Obtain an IP address automatically]. 7. Click [Control Panel]. The "Local Area Connection Status" dialog box will be displayed. 5.
... "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties" dialog box will be displayed. ・ If the "Local Area Connection properties" dialog box appears, skip ahead to Classic View]. 3. QL5/QL1 Firmware Update Guide 6 Click [Obtain an IP address automatically]. 7. Click [Control Panel]. The "Local Area Connection Status" dialog box will be displayed. 5.
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... memory, refer to the owner's manual for approximately one minute. Do not disconnect the USB memory or power-off the power to the QL series. 3. QL5/QL1 Firmware Update Guide 7 After initialization, the Dante setup may not function correctly. 4. CAUTION:A "Loading..." Delete all files (extensions .PGM and .BIN) in advance. 1. Progress...
... memory, refer to the owner's manual for approximately one minute. Do not disconnect the USB memory or power-off the power to the QL series. 3. QL5/QL1 Firmware Update Guide 7 After initialization, the Dante setup may not function correctly. 4. CAUTION:A "Loading..." Delete all files (extensions .PGM and .BIN) in advance. 1. Progress...
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Initializing the internal memory will be started. 13. Remove the USB memory after confirming the ACCESS indicator has disappeared in the SETUP screen. When an "Are you sure ?" If necessary, confirm the firmware was correctly updated in the version field in the function access area. 15. QL5/QL1 Firmware Update Guide 8 message appears, press the OK button. When the initialization is complete, press the EXIT button. 14. 12.
Initializing the internal memory will be started. 13. Remove the USB memory after confirming the ACCESS indicator has disappeared in the SETUP screen. When an "Are you sure ?" If necessary, confirm the firmware was correctly updated in the version field in the function access area. 15. QL5/QL1 Firmware Update Guide 8 message appears, press the OK button. When the initialization is complete, press the EXIT button. 14. 12.
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... update files in the QL series unit. ・ For details of the update files with invalid or wrong files is QL5, or "FWUpdate_QL1_vxxx_swyyy.dnt" if QL1. Click [Update Dante Firmware]. 5. Be sure to the computer. 2. Select [Start]→[All programs]→[Audinate]→[... multi-byte character (including Japanese characters). ■ Updating the Dante firmware Described below are applied, the device will start up. QL5/QL1 Firmware Update Guide 9 The Dante Firmware Update Manager will become inoperable. If update files other Dante device to ensure compatibility of the...
... update files in the QL series unit. ・ For details of the update files with invalid or wrong files is QL5, or "FWUpdate_QL1_vxxx_swyyy.dnt" if QL1. Click [Update Dante Firmware]. 5. Be sure to the computer. 2. Select [Start]→[All programs]→[Audinate]→[... multi-byte character (including Japanese characters). ■ Updating the Dante firmware Described below are applied, the device will start up. QL5/QL1 Firmware Update Guide 9 The Dante Firmware Update Manager will become inoperable. If update files other Dante device to ensure compatibility of the...
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... loose or disconnected, TCP/IP is properly configured, and the QL is not completed after that, the computer and the QL are not connected properly. QL5/QL1 Firmware Update Guide 10
... loose or disconnected, TCP/IP is properly configured, and the QL is not completed after that, the computer and the QL are not connected properly. QL5/QL1 Firmware Update Guide 10
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... to the QL series. 6. Separate the QL from such a condition. Disable all but one of the QL series unit to recover from the Dante network. 3. QL5/QL1 Firmware Update Guide 11 However, data in the network grid view of the QL series unit. In many cases, such data corruption is displayed in...
... to the QL series. 6. Separate the QL from such a condition. Disable all but one of the QL series unit to recover from the Dante network. 3. QL5/QL1 Firmware Update Guide 11 However, data in the network grid view of the QL series unit. In many cases, such data corruption is displayed in...
Firmware Update Guide
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...;[Dante Firmware Update Manager ] , then right-click and select "Run as Administrator." Follow steps 2 through 9 described in "Updating the Dante firmware." QL5/QL1 Firmware Update Guide C.S.G., PA Development Division © 2014 Yamaha Corporation A0 12 Check the detected QL. 11. Click [Failsafe Recovery]. 10. The correct Dante firmware now needs to the QL...
...;[Dante Firmware Update Manager ] , then right-click and select "Run as Administrator." Follow steps 2 through 9 described in "Updating the Dante firmware." QL5/QL1 Firmware Update Guide C.S.G., PA Development Division © 2014 Yamaha Corporation A0 12 Check the detected QL. 11. Click [Failsafe Recovery]. 10. The correct Dante firmware now needs to the QL...
Owner's Manual
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... OF AMERICA. (Perchlorate) COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party: Yamaha Corporation of America Address: 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 Telephone: 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment: Digital Mixing Console Model Name: QL5/QL1 This device complies with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for memory back...
... OF AMERICA. (Perchlorate) COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party: Yamaha Corporation of America Address: 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 Telephone: 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment: Digital Mixing Console Model Name: QL5/QL1 This device complies with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for memory back...
Owner's Manual
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... [CUE] key) to distinguish them from a minimum value to view related sections. Details on the panel are available for choosing a Yamaha QL series QL5/QL1 Digital Mixing Console. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ 8 Owner's Manual After you have read this document) • Dante Virtual Soundcard license code...; 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 the QL5. You can read this manual, switch-type controllers on the display...
... [CUE] key) to distinguish them from a minimum value to view related sections. Details on the panel are available for choosing a Yamaha QL series QL5/QL1 Digital Mixing Console. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ 8 Owner's Manual After you have read this document) • Dante Virtual Soundcard license code...; 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 the QL5. You can read this manual, switch-type controllers on the display...
Owner's Manual
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... (Advanced Audio Coding) formats are shown in the table below. The MP3 format (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3) is available in two models: QL5 and QL1. Security functions at user or system level Functionality can be stored inside the unit so that explains the parameters and messages displayed on a ...USB flash drive as the Yamaha CL series, M7CL, PM5D or LS9, connected via a digital I/O card installed in a slot or a Dante connector. (Cascade...
... (Advanced Audio Coding) formats are shown in the table below. The MP3 format (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3) is available in two models: QL5 and QL1. Security functions at user or system level Functionality can be stored inside the unit so that explains the parameters and messages displayed on a ...USB flash drive as the Yamaha CL series, M7CL, PM5D or LS9, connected via a digital I/O card installed in a slot or a Dante connector. (Cascade...
Owner's Manual
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Controls and functions Top panel The top panel of the QL series is divided into the following sections. 2 3 Controls and functions 45 6 7 1 (Block A/B) 1 Channel Strip section page 12 2 SENDS ON FADER section page 12 3 Display section page 13 4 Selected Channel section page 13 5 USB connector page 15 6 USER DEFINED KEYS section page 14 7 FADER BANK section page 14 8 Master section page 14 NOTE This illustration shows the top panel of the QL5. 8 Owner's Manual 11
Controls and functions Top panel The top panel of the QL series is divided into the following sections. 2 3 Controls and functions 45 6 7 1 (Block A/B) 1 Channel Strip section page 12 2 SENDS ON FADER section page 12 3 Display section page 13 4 Selected Channel section page 13 5 USB connector page 15 6 USER DEFINED KEYS section page 14 7 FADER BANK section page 14 8 Master section page 14 NOTE This illustration shows the top panel of the QL5. 8 Owner's Manual 11
Owner's Manual
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... setting an internal switch (a fee will be charged). Please be sure that supply power to separately-sold gooseneck lamps (such as the Yamaha LA1L). (The QL5 includes these connectors at two locations. First connect the AC power cable to the QL unit, then insert the power cable plug into ...output jacks that you plan not to use the unit for a long period of these jacks, and the QL1 has 16.) The input level range is flowing through the unit. For details, contact a Yamaha service center listed at least 6 seconds before connecting or disconnecting the power cable. Male XLR connector 1 (...
... setting an internal switch (a fee will be charged). Please be sure that supply power to separately-sold gooseneck lamps (such as the Yamaha LA1L). (The QL5 includes these connectors at two locations. First connect the AC power cable to the QL unit, then insert the power cable plug into ...output jacks that you plan not to use the unit for a long period of these jacks, and the QL1 has 16.) The input level range is flowing through the unit. For details, contact a Yamaha service center listed at least 6 seconds before connecting or disconnecting the power cable. Male XLR connector 1 (...
Owner's Manual
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... channels or DCA groups that you will operate the QL series for the selected channel will appear. 4. These banks are divided into 1-16, 17-24 (QL5 only), and Master, from the left side of the USER SETUP screen. Press the USER SETUP button in the Fader Bank section to set , then...
... channels or DCA groups that you will operate the QL series for the selected channel will appear. 4. These banks are divided into 1-16, 17-24 (QL5 only), and Master, from the left side of the USER SETUP screen. Press the USER SETUP button in the Fader Bank section to set , then...
Owner's Manual
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...Visit the Audinate website for a total 1024 channels (in theory) of audio over a GbE network. (The QL series features QL5: 64 in/64 out, QL1: 32 in the event of Dante networks. http://www.audinate.com/ More information on Dante is simple and requires no signal will...connections About Dante This product features Dante technology as a protocol to I /O devices, first perform "Setting up complicated signal routings on the Yamaha Pro Audio website: http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ NOTE Please do not perform the negotiation properly. About Dante Controller Dante Controller is a software ...
...Visit the Audinate website for a total 1024 channels (in theory) of audio over a GbE network. (The QL series features QL5: 64 in/64 out, QL1: 32 in the event of Dante networks. http://www.audinate.com/ More information on Dante is simple and requires no signal will...connections About Dante This product features Dante technology as a protocol to I /O devices, first perform "Setting up complicated signal routings on the Yamaha Pro Audio website: http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ NOTE Please do not perform the negotiation properly. About Dante Controller Dante Controller is a software ...
Owner's Manual
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...the Dante connectors on the QL series console and I/O devices to connect them as follows. Therefore, EF012 EF012 E F01 E F01 QL5 SECONDARY PRIMARY 789A 23456 BCD Rio3224-D (ID#1) SECONDARY PRIMARY 789A 23456 BCD Rio3224-D (ID#2) SECONDARY Network Switch Setting rotary...take over communications. However, if the primary connection is connected to a central switch. Network Switch PRIMARY EF012 EF012 EF 01 EF 01 QL5 789A 23456 BCD PRIMARY Rio3224-D (ID#1) SECONDARY 23456 BCD 789A PRIMARY Rio3224-D (ID#2) Setting rotary switches and DIP switches ...
...the Dante connectors on the QL series console and I/O devices to connect them as follows. Therefore, EF012 EF012 E F01 E F01 QL5 SECONDARY PRIMARY 789A 23456 BCD Rio3224-D (ID#1) SECONDARY PRIMARY 789A 23456 BCD Rio3224-D (ID#2) SECONDARY Network Switch Setting rotary...take over communications. However, if the primary connection is connected to a central switch. Network Switch PRIMARY EF012 EF012 EF 01 EF 01 QL5 789A 23456 BCD PRIMARY Rio3224-D (ID#1) SECONDARY 23456 BCD 789A PRIMARY Rio3224-D (ID#2) Setting rotary switches and DIP switches ...