EMX5000-20
EMX5000-12
Owner's Manual

Front and rear panel.

Control panel.
Channel control section.
In this section, you can adjust equalization (frequency response), volume level, effect and AUX output levels for the input signal of each channel.

1. 26 dB pad switch
This switch attenuates the input signal by 26 dB. 
Attenuation is on when the switch is pressed inward.

2. GAIN control
Use this knob to adjust the sensitivity according to the input signal level, so that the input level is appropriate.
For the best balance of S/N ratio and dynamic range, adjust this knob so that the peak indicator (10)lights occasionally.
* When the knob is at the "marked" position, the input sensitivity will be +4 dB.

3. (High pass filter) switch
This is an on/off switch for the high-pass filter.
The high-pass filter is on when the switch is pressed inward, and the frequency region below 80 Hz will be attenuated at 18 dB/octave.

4. Equalizer controls (HIGH, MID, LOW)
This is a 3-band equalizer that adjusts the high frequency range, mid frequency range, and low frequency range of each channel.
When the HIGH and LOW knobs are in the "marked" position, the high and low ranges will have a flat response. Turning a knob toward the right will boost the corresponding frequency range, and turning it toward the left will cut it.
For the mid range, use the upper MID knob to specify the center frequency of the range, and use the lower knob to set the amount of boost or cut that will occur. The frequency response is flat when the lower knob is set to the "marked" position.
Turning the lower knob toward the right will boost the corresponding frequency range, and turning the knob toward the left will cut it.
The base frequency (or center frequency), range of boost or cut, and equalizer type of each band are as follows:
HIGH:	10kHz, plus/minus 15 dB, shelving type
MID:	250Hz to 5kHz, plus/minus 15 dB, peaking type
LOW: 	100Hz, plus/minus 15 dB, shelving type

5. AUX1, AUX2 controls / POST switches
These knobs adjust the level at which the input signal will be sent to the AUX1 and 2 buses.
Nominal level is when the knob is set to the "marked" position. The position from which the signal is sent can be set by the POST switch to either pre-fader (before the channel fader (13)) or post-fader (after the channel fader (13)). When the switch is pressed inward, post-fader is selected.
The signal will be output from the AUX1 and 2 buses to the AUX SEND 1 and 2 jacks of the input/output section, and can be sent to external monitor amps or powered speakers.

6. EFF 1, 2 controls (EFFECT)
For each channel, these control the amount of signal that is sent to the EFFECT 1, 2 buses.
The signal of the EFFECT 1, 2 buses is sent to the EFFECT SEND 1, 2 jack (input/output panel (9)).
It is also sent to the built-in effect when the ON switch (29) in the digital effect section is turned on.
Note: 
The amount of signal that is sent to the EFFECT 1, 2 bus from each channel will be affected not only by the setting of the EFFECT 1, 2 control, but also by the setting of the channel fader (13) (post-fader send).

7. PAN (panpot) control
(EMX5000-20: Channels 1 to 16, EMX5000-12: Channels 1 to 8)
The PAN knobs set the stereo position of the signal that is sent to the STEREO bus. The signal is located in the center when the knob is positioned at the mark, at right at R, and at left at L.

8. BAL (balance) control
(EMX5000-20: Channels 17/18 to 19/20, EMX5000-12: Channels 9/10 to 11/12)
The BAL knobs set the balance between the left and right channels, and assign the signals received at inputs 17/18 to 19/20, 9/10 to 11/12 to the STEREO bus.

9. ON switch, indicator
This is an on/off switch for the input signal of each channel. The indicator will light if this switch is turned on.

10. PEAK indicator
The indicator will light 3 dB before clipping, warning that clipping level is near.

11. SIGNAL indicator
This indicator will light if a signal is being input to the corresponding channel.

12. PFL (pre-fader listen) switch
Channels for which this switch is on will send a signal from a post-EQ pre-fader location to the PHONES jack (input/output panel (14)). Use this when you wish to use the headphones to monitor only a specific channel.
Note: 
If this switch is turned on, you can monitor a channel even if the channel fader is lowered, or if the ON switch is off. This will not affect the signals that are sent to the STEREO bus, AUX 1 and 2 buses, and EFFECT bus.

13. Channel fader
This controls the output level of the input channel signal.

14. PHANTOM indicator
This will light when the PHANTOM switch (input/output panel (3)) is on.


Stereo sub input section.
In this section, you can adjust the input level of external equipment connected to the ST SUB IN 1, 2 jacks on the input/output panel.

15. AUX 1, 2 controls
This knob adjusts the amount of the signal sent from the ST SUB IN 1 and 2 jacks (input/output panel 7) to the AUX 1, 2 buses.

16. ST (stereo) control
The ST knob adjusts the amount of stereo signal sent from the ST SUB IN 1 and 2 jacks to the STEREO bus.

17. PFL (pre-fader listen) switch
When this switch is turned on, the signal at the point before the ST control knob (16) is sent to the PHONES jack (input/output panel (14)).
Note: 
The ST control setting does not affect the level of the signal sent to the PFL/AFL buses (pre-fader send).


Master control section.
In this section, you can adjust the final level of the outputs.

18. AUX 1 fader
The AUX 1 fader adjusts the final level of the signal
sent from the AUX 1 bus to the AUX SEND 1
jack (input/output panel 8). If the Power amp
select switch Y is set to AUX 1-MONO, using
this fader enables you to adjust the level of the
signal sent from the SPEAKERS A 1/2 jacks to the
speakers.

19. AUX 2 fader
The AUX 2 fader adjusts the final level of the signal output from the AUX 2 bus to the AUX SEND 2 jack (input/output panel (8)). If the Power amp select switch (35) is set to AUX 1- AUX 2, using this fader enables you to adjust the level of the signal sent from the SPEAKERS B 1/2 jacks to the speakers.

20. MONO OUT fader
The MONO OUT fader adjusts the final level of the monaural signal output from the STEREO bus to the MONO OUT jack (input/output panel (13)).
If the Power amp select switch (35) is set to AUX 1- MONO, this fader also adjusts the level of the signal sent from the SPEAKERS B 1/2 jacks to the speakers.
If the Power amp select switch (35) is set to MONO BRIDGE, this fader adjusts the level of the signal sent from the SPEAKERS A 1 jacks to the speaker.

21. ST OUT fader
The ST OUT fader adjusts the final level of the signal sent from the STEREO bus to the ST OUT jacks (input/output panel (10)). If the Power amp select switch (35) is set to ST L-R, this fader also adjusts the level of the signal sent to the SPEAKERS jacks (rear panel (3)).
Note: 
The setting of this fader does not affect the signal output from the STEREO bus to the ST SUB OUT jacks.

22. AFL (after fader listen) switch
When this switch is on, the output signal that passes through the corresponding fader is sent to the PHONES jack (input/output panel (14)). Use these switches when you wish to monitor a particular output signal through the headphones.


2TR IN section.
In this section, you can adjust the input level of a cassette deck or a CD player that is connected to the 2TR IN jacks (input/output panel (5)).

23. ST (stereo) control
This knob adjusts the level of the signal sent from the 2TR IN jacks to the STEREO bus.

24. PFL (pre-fader listen) switch
When this switch is on, the signal input from the 2TR IN jacks is routed at the point before the ST control (23) to the PHONES jack (input/output panel (14)).


Digital effect section.
This section enables you to turn the built-in two-channel digital effects on/off and select the effect type.

25. PROGRAM selector
This knob selects the effect type for the internal digital effect.

26. PARAMETER control
This knob adjusts the time parameter of the internal digital effect.

27. AUX 1/2 control
This knob adjusts the level of the return signal that is sent from the built-in digital effect to the AUX 1/2 buses.

28. TAP switch, indicator
Only if the PROGRAM selector has selected TAP DELAY as the internal effect type, you can press this switch to set the desired delay time.
Press the TAP switch several times, and the interval between the last two presses will be set as the delay time. The specified time will be remembered even if the power is turned off.
The LED beside the switch will blink in synchronization with the delay time only when the effect type is TAP DELAY.

29. EFFECT 1/2 ON switch
This switch turns the internal digital effect on/off.

30. PFL (Pre-fader listen) switch
When this switch is on, the signal from before the EFFECT 1/2 RTN faders (31) will be sent to the PHONES jack (input/output panel (14)).

31. EFFECT 1/2 RTN fader
This fader adjusts the level of the return signal that is sent from the built-in digital effect to the STEREO bus.


Graphic equalizer section.
This section enables you to adjust the tone of the STEREO bus signal.

32. Graphic equalizer
This is a 9-band graphic equalizer that allows you to adjust the frequency response of the STEREO bus signal, providing a maximum of plus/minus 12 dB of cut/boost for each frequency band.
This graphic equalizer affects both the STEREO bus signal that is output to the speakers and the line level signal that is output from the ST OUT jacks (input/output panel(10)), and MONO OUT jack (input/output panel (13)).

33. ON switch
This switch turns the graphic equalizer on/off.


Power amp section.
This section allows you to select the signals that will be sent to the built-in two-channel power amplifier.

34. LIMITER indicator
If the output level of signals received at the SPEAKERS jacks (output of the internal power amplifier) reaches maximum, the indicator will light.
Caution:
If the LIMITER indicator flashes continuously, the internal power amplifier section is being excessively overloaded and may malfunction. Reduce the output level at the ST OUT fader (21) below the level that the indicator flashes only briefly on the highest transient peaks.

35. Power amp select switch
Select one of the following three settings to specify the signals to be routed to the corresponding jacks according to the speaker connection at the SPEAKERS jacks (3) on the rear panel.
ST L-R.
The STEREO bus signals are output from the SPEAKERS A 1/2 jacks and the SPEAKERS B 1/2 jacks. The final level of these signals is adjusted by the master ST OUT fader.
AUX 1-MONO.
The AUX 1 bus signals are output from the SPEAKERS A 1/2 jacks, and a monaural signal that is a mix of the STEREO bus signals is output from the SPEAKERS B 1/2 jacks. The final level of these signals is adjusted by the master AUX 1 fader and the MONO OUT fader.
AUX 1-AUX 2.
The AUX 1, 2 buses signals are output from the SPEAKERS A 1/2 jacks and the SPEAKERS B 1/2 jacks.
MONO BRIDGE.
The monaural signal that is a mix of the STEREO bus is output from the SPEAKERS A 1 jack. The final level of this signal is adjusted by the master MONO OUT fader.
Set the switch to this position when you connect only one speaker to play a loud sound.

36. Maximum output select switch
This switch lets you change the maximum output level of the two internal power amps between three levels.
Set this as appropriate for the size of the room or the input capacity of the speakers.
500W + 500W.
The two internal amps will produce a maximum of 500W + 500W/4 ohm.
300W + 300W.
The two internal amps will produce a maximum of 300W + 300W/4 ohm.
100W + 100W.
The two internal amps will produce a maximum of 100W + 100W/4 ohm.


POWER indicator.
37. POWER indicator
This indicator will light up when the power of the EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12 is turned on.

YAMAHA SPEAKER PROCESSING.
38. ON/OFF switch
This switch enables you to compensate the low range of the speakers. The low range balance when this switch is on varies depending on the speakers.
First, check the low range balance by auditioning the resultant sound, then set this switch to on or off.

STAND-BY.
39. ON/OFF switch
This switch mutes (silences) the input signals from channels 1 to 16 (EMX5000-20) or channels 1 to 8 (EMX5000-12). The indicator will blink when this switch is on.


Other indicators and controls.
40. Level Meter
This LED display shows the level of signals received at the ST OUT jack (input/output panel (10)).
Note:
The SPEAKERS 1 & 2 jacks (rear panel (3)) output the signals received at the ST OUT jack via the internal power amplifier. Check the output signal level via the LIMITER indicator (34). The LIMITER indicator will light before the Level Meter "8" or "PEAK" LED light.

41. PHONES control
This knob adjusts the level of the signal monitored via the PHONES jack (input/output panel (14)).

42. ST SUB OUT control
This knob adjusts the final level of the signal sent from the STEREO bus to the ST SUB OUT jacks (input/output panel A).
Note: 
The setting of this control does not affect signals that are sent from the STEREO bus to the ST SUB OUT jacks and the SPEAKERS jacks.

43. LPF control, ON/OFF switch
This switch applies a low-pass filter to the signal that is output from the PFL/AFL bus to the MONO OUT jack. The frequency is indicated by the position of the slit in the control trimmer that is set into the panel above the switch. To adjust the frequency, use a slotted screwdriver to turn the control to the desired position. This will output the region below the frequency (80 to 120 Hz) you specify by the control knob.
Use this when you are using a sub-woofer.


Input/output panel.
1. Channel input jacks (INPUT A, INPUT B)
EMX5000-20: 1 to 16, EMX5000-12: 1 to 8.
By using the GAIN control (control panel (2)) you can connect any of the jacks to a wide range of sources, from mics to line-level devices (including synthesizers and rhythm machines).
The INPUT A jacks can provide +48V phantom power, allowing you to use condenser microphones.
The nominal input level is from minus 16 dB to minus 60 dB when the 26 dB pad switch (control panel (1)) is off, or from +10 dB to minus 34 dB when it is on.
Both INPUT A and B are balanced.
They are compatible with microphones of output impedance 50 to 600 ohm or line level devices of 600 ohm.
Pin connections for the jacks are as follows:

INPUT A jacks (XLR type)	I
Pin 1: ground 	
Pin 2: hot (+) 	
Pin 3: cold (-)	

NPUT B jacks (TRS phone jacks) *
Sleeve: ground
Tip: hot (+)
Ring: cold (-)
* You can also connect a normal unbalanced phone plug.

Note: 
It is not possible to simultaneously use both the INPUT A and B inputs of a given channel. For each channel, use only one of the inputs as appropriate for the input source.
Phantom power is switched on/off simultaneously for channels 1 to 8 and 9 to 16 (EMX5000-20), 1 to 8 (EMX5000-12). For this reason, devices (in particular, unbalanced devices) other than condenser microphones must be connected to the INPUT B input jacks of channels or channel 17/18 to 19/20 (EMX5000-20), 9/10 to 11/12 (EMX5000-12) input jacks if the PHANTOM +48V switch (control panel (3)) is on.

2. INSERT I/O (insert) jacks
These are TRS phone jacks that enable you to insert an external effect processor, such as a compressor/limiter, between the equalizer and fader of input channels. These connections require a special "Y" cable, such as shown in the following diagram. The nominal input/output levels are 0 dB.

to the INSERT I/O jack
Tip
Ring
Sleeve
to the input jack of the external processor, and to the output jack of the external processor
Tip
Sleeve

3. PHANTOM switch
This is an on/off switch for the phantom power supplied to the INPUT A jacks of channels 1 to 8 and 9 to 16 (on the EMX5000-20) or channels 1 to 8 (on the EMX5000-12). When this switch is on, the indicator in the upper part of the control panel will light.

4. LINE (stereo) input jacks
EMX5000-20: 17/18 to 19/20,
EMX5000-12: 9/10 to 11/12.
These are the input jacks for channels 17/18 to 19/20, 9/10 to 11/12 and are used to connect to the stereo output jacks of electronic instruments, cassette decks, or CD players.
You can connect either phone plugs or RCA phono plugs, as appropriate for the type of jack on the device you are connecting. The nominal input level is from minus 34 dB to +10 dB.

5. 2TR IN jacks
These are phono jacks that allow the signal from an external device, such as a cassette deck and CD player, to be added to the STEREO bus. The nominal input level is minus 10 dBV.

6. REC OUT jacks
These phono jacks are used to connect to the inputs of a recording device, such as a cassette deck, to record the signal from the STEREO bus. The nominal output level is minus 10 dBV.
Note: 
The setting of the graphic equalizer or ST OUT fader on the control panel does not affect the signals output from these jacks. Adjust the recording level on the recording device.

7. ST SUB IN 1 (stereo sub 1) jacks, ST SUB IN 2 (stereo sub 2) jacks.
These phone jacks are used to connect stereo outputs of a sub mixer or external effect processor.
The signal input here can be routed to the AUX 1 bus, AUX 2 bus, and STEREO bus. The nominal input level is +4 dB.
Note: 
Use only the L jack to connect a monaural output device.

8. AUX SEND 1 jack, AUX SEND 2 jack.
These phone jacks output the line-level signals of the AUX 1/2 buses. Connect stage-monitoring amplifiers or powered speakers here. Use the AUX 1 fader (control panel (18)) and the AUX 2 fader (control panel (19)) respectively to adjust the final level of the signals output from these jacks.
The nominal output level is +4 dB.

9 EFFECT SEND 1 jack, EFFECT SEND 2 jack
The input of an external effect unit such as a delay or echo can be connected to this jack.
The signal adjusted by the EFF 1, 2 control of each channel will be sent to the EFFECT 1, 2 bus, and output from this jack.
The nominal output level is +4 dB.

10. ST OUT jacks
These phone jacks output the line level signal of the STEREO bus. The final output level from these jacks is adjusted by the ST OUT fader (control panel (21)). The nominal output level is +4 dB.

11. ST SUB OUT jacks
These phone jacks output the line-level signals of the STEREO bus. Connect an external mixer or additional PA system to these jacks.
Use the ST SUB OUT control (control panel (42)) to adjust the final output level at the ST SUB OUT jacks.
The nominal output level is +4 dB.

12. P.AMP IN A, B (power amp input) jacks
These phone jacks are used to input line-level stereo signals to the two-channel built-in power amplifier. Connect an external mixer output here.
The nominal input level is +4 dB.
Note: 
If you insert a plug into this jack, the corresponding channel of the power amplifier will be isolated, and no signals will be sent from the mixer section.

13. MONO OUT jack
This phone jack mixes the STEREO bus signals and output a monaural signal. Connect an additional PA system here. Use the MONO OUT fader (control panel (20)) to adjust the final level of the signal output from this jack. The nominal output level is +4 dB.

14. PHONES jack
This is a stereo phone type output jack, and is used to monitor the channels selected by the PFL switches on the front panel and the buses selected by the AFL switches.
The nominal output is 3mW when headphones are connected.

15. FOOT SW EFFECT 2 ON/OFF jack
A separately sold Yamaha FC5 foot switch can be connected to this jack so you can use your foot to switch the built-in digital EFFECT 2 on/off.

16. FOOT SW (EFFECT 2) TAP jack
When TAP DELAY is selected as the internal effect type for the EFFECT 2 RTN channel, you can connect a separately sold FC5 foot switch to this jack, and press the foot switch to set the delay time to the corresponding interval. When you press the foot switch several times, the delay time will be set to the interval between the last two presses.

17. LAMP jack
This is an XLR (3-pin female) output jack that supplies power to a lamp.


Rear panel.
1. AC inlet
Connect the socket end of the included AC cable to this inlet. Connect the plug end of the cable to an AC outlet of the voltage printed below the inlet.

2. POWER switch
This switch turns on/off the power to the EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12.
Note: 
Before you turn the power of the
EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12 on or off, the faders and controls in the master section of the control panel must be lowered to the minimum position.

3. SPEAKERS (speaker output) jacks
These jacks are used to connect speakers.
Jacks 1 are Speakon-type connectors. Use only Neutrik NL4FC plugs for connecting Speakon connectors.
Jacks 2 are 1/4" phone jacks. The setting of the control panel power amp select switch (35) will determine the signal that is output to these jacks, and the number and appropriate impedance of the speakers that can be connected.


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