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Question posted by rcholmes60 on October 15th, 2014

Pfl Flickers By Output Signal Indicators

Why does the pfl led flash when it appears there are no signal sources in the mix. This is new unit.

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Owner's Manual - Page 8

... audio clock signal from your mixing ...mixer output. An AC inlet allows simple installation in environments where portability is full-bodied reproduction of low frequencies as well as a block diagram and level diagram. • Owner's Manual (this book) 8 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual With the audio interface you can use DAW software such as when mounting the mixing...
Owner's Manual - Page 9

...output. pletely down. 2. NOTICE If you are using . • Power switch (rear panel) • [AC IN] jack (rear panel) [GAIN] knobs MG20XU... that the power switch of the unit is set to use the mixer. Make sure that require phantom power..., microphones, etc.)  mixing console  power amps (or powered speakers). Failure to turn the mixer's [PHANTOM +48V] switch on...
Owner's Manual - Page 10

... for a channel, you turn the [PFL] switches off. • When a [PFL] switch is also shown on , the [PFL] indicator below the level meter flashes. 2. NOTE • When you can monitor the signal for each chan- The level of the signal is turned on the level meter indicator, allowing you are using. While playing your instrument or speaking into...
Owner's Manual - Page 17

... the signal by a slope of 12 dB/octave. Mono input channels have a [PAD] switch r that attenuates frequencies below 80 Hz in the mixing console or connected equipment. - The indicator lights when this switch is on. - Do not disconnect XLR connector cables while this switch is on. o [LINE /USB ] switch (XU models) Switches the audio source...
Owner's Manual - Page 18

...The equalizer shapes the high, mid, and low audio frequencies. Adjust the knobs so that they are... !1 [AUX 1 - 4] knobs [PRE] switches [AUX (2, 4)/FX] knobs MG20XU/MG16XU: [AUX1], [AUX2 - 3], [AUX4/FX] MG20/MG16: [AUX1], [...mixed before fader adjustment) or post fader ( ) (the signal after fader adjustment) signal...[AUX1] knob indicated "PRE" adjusts the level of the prefader signal (before fader ...
Owner's Manual - Page 19

... 19 When this condition, the audio from each bus, engage the [ON] switch !3. !6 [PFL] (Pre-fader Listen) switch When the [PFL] switch is output to the AUX bus or GROUP bus. The switch lights when on , the [PFL] indicator below clipping. !5 Bus assign switch For adjusting the level of the channel signal. When a [PFL] switch is not sent...
Owner's Manual - Page 22

... Selects one of audio playback from a computer. The number flashes during selection; PROGRAM L IN DSP R FOOT SW (*) Only MG16XU MG16XU MG12XU ON FX RTN MG20XU LEVEL PFL 1-2 3-4(*) ST AUX1PRE AUX2PRE (*) AUX3PRE (*) FX ON !0 q w e r t STEREO L STEREO R GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 (*) GROUP 4 (*) AUX1 AUX2 (*) AUX3 (*) PFL L PFL R PFL CTRL q Display Indicates the effect program number...
Owner's Manual - Page 23

... [PFL] switch is on . When the function is on ( ) to output the signal to the corresponding buses. • [1-2] switch: Assigns to the GROUP 1-2 buses. • [3-4] switch: Assigns to the GROUP 3-4 buses. • [ST] switch: Assigns to the AUX bus. The switch lights in orange when on ( ), the switch lights. y [FX ON] switch (MG20XU) [ON...
Owner's Manual - Page 24

... w [GROUP OUT] jacks y These impedance-balanced TRS phone jacks output the [GROUP 1-2 and 3-4] (MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16) signals. NOTE When the [PFL] indicator is flashing, the signal for the buses selected in the [MONITOR] section y is output. Controls and Connectors Master Block q e r q [SEND] jacks MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16: [AUX1 - 4] MG12XU/MG12: [AUX1 - 2] w u t You use...
Owner's Manual - Page 25

... buses, or selected with [PFL] switches. t [PHONES] jack Controls and Connectors • [POWER] indicator This indicator lights up when the mixer's power is output. The signal level is adjusted by the [STEREO] master fader before it is on , the indicator flashes. y [MONITOR] section STL MONI STR MONI G1 MONI G2 MONI MG12XU/ MG12 MG20XU/MG20 MG16XU/MG16 G3 MONI...
Owner's Manual - Page 26

... GROUP OUT 1 [+4dBu] GROUP OUT 2 [+4dBu] GROUP OUT 3 [+4dBu] GROUP OUT 4 [+4dBu] MG20XU/MG20 MG16XU/MG16 MG12XU/ MG12 For adjusting the levels of the signal output to the [GROUP OUT 1, 2] jacks. • [GROUP 3-4] fader (MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/ MG16) For adjusting the signal level to the [GROUP OUT 3, 4] jacks. • [ST] switch If this switch on...
Owner's Manual - Page 27

... cord here. NOTICE Rapidly turning the unit on . • [STEREO] master fader For adjusting the level of the signal output to the [STEREO OUT] jack. The... the mixer for at least 6 seconds before turning it into an AC outlet. • [ON] switch Turn this unit, and... After turning the unit off, wait for a while, be sure to unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/...
Owner's Manual - Page 28

The signal from the mixer. • Allow at the lower right of audio playback from the following points when connecting to adjust the volume of the display. 28 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/...input/output. Confirm that no data is being used to a computer's [USB 2.0] interface. Controls and Connectors USB Block (XU Models Only) only MG20XU/MG16XU/MG12XU USB-REC-L USB-REC-R USB Audio ...
Owner's Manual - Page 29

... 4 Make final adjustments to the level of the cables are damaged. DI 1 Signal is input from a microphone or instrument. [STEREO OUT] jacks 5 The signal is output to speakers and/or headphones. 2 Adjust tone and level for when sound is very low. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 29 Troubleshooting When No Sound...
Owner's Manual - Page 30

...: [GROUP] ( ) • MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16 STEREO L/R buses: [STEREO] ( ) GROUP 1-2 buses: [GROUP] ( ), [1-2] ( ) GROUP 3-4 buses: [GROUP] ( ), [3-4] ( ) To monitor the signal of noise from those channels are on the [PHANTOM +48V] switch. Therefore, you want to check the overall sound. • If the [PFL] indicator below the level meter is flashing, one or more [PFL] switches are sent...
Owner's Manual - Page 31

...mixer connected to adjust the signal output from the [MONITOR OUT] jacks.  Left and right levels are dif- Use the [MONITOR LEVEL] knob to an independent power source...; No sound is output from the [MONITOR OUT] jack or [PHONES] jack.  Are the [PFL] switches for each ...61551; When the [PRE] switch for [AUX] is the source of audio play- Use the [FX] knob, [FX RTN] fader, ...
Owner's Manual - Page 32

... of signal generator (Rs) = 150 Ω All level controls are for MG12XU, MG12), Foot Switch: FC-5 0 to + 40°C For other specifications, see the included "Technical Specifications." *1 Noise is measured with A-weighting filter. *2 Crosstalk is measured with your Yamaha dealer. Yamaha Corp. FX) 4 (MG20XU: incl. Appendix General Specifications 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, Output impedance...
Owner's Manual - Page 34

... video equipment. TRS types are used to externally induced noise, and is most professional audio gear. Connector Types XLR This 3-pin connector is resistant to carry unbalanced signals -for example, electric guitar cables. With properly designed receiving circuitry, cables with TS phone connectors. RCA Pin This type of connector can also be...
Owner's Manual - Page 35

... brackets Right and left , and the bracket desig- MG12XU/ MG12 Indicated L/R Option sold separately) on the left designation of rack space. ...mixer. To take into account the cable connections, we recommend to 40 degrees Celsius. If you install this unit ...The illustration shows the MG12XU.) 1. CAUTION This unit is rated for details. The MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16 require at least 12 U...
Technical Specifications - Page 1

... Channel Function Level Meter Built-in Effect (MG20XU) USB Audio (MG20XU) Phantom Power Voltage Power Requirements Power Consumption Dimensions (W × H × D) Net Weight Included Accessory Optional Accessory Operating Temperature Input to STEREO OUT Input to STEREO OUT Equivalent Input Noise Residual Output Noise PAD HPF COMP EQ PEAK LED Pre Monitor LEVEL SPX Algorithm 2 IN...

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