Icon Digital QCon EX Manual
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1. Smart Switch Delay Enable Auto Select N Relay Click iMap Software for Mac OS X Please follow the procedures below step by step to launch your iMap software to Mac OS X 1 Insert the Utility CD in your CD Rom and double click Qcon EX iMap icon UoM1e3 19 01 U0D IGIIN aSn 09900 ANNA QconPro QconEx Firmware iMap o ICON M QconProQconEx Firmware X iMap dmg pita QconPro QconEx Applications Firmware Map Tips By drag and drop the Qcon EX iMap icon into the Applications folder you could create a iMap shortcut on your Mac s desktop Installing iMap Software for Windows Please follow the procedures below step by step to install your iMap software Turn on your PC 2 Insert the Utility CD in your CD Rom After you have inserted the CD into your CD Rom an installation screen en gs Mag MIDI mapping sear for should appear as shown in diagram 1 re mm MA click iMap installation Ros tec EE TE Note If the installation screen not appear automatically go to the CD folder and double click on Setup Diagram 1 d iMap 1 00 Installation Welcome to the iMap Setup Wizard 3 Set u p W i Za rd a p pea r This wizard will guide you through the installation of iMap It is recommended that you close all other applications before starting Setup This will make it possible to update relevan2. lt lt gt gt to scroll through the Unit number 1 to 3 and press the DAW button to confirm You may connect up to a maximum of 3 units of Qcon EX Press lt lt 6 gt to select your expansion unit 14 Expansiaon unit 1 o lt 4 4 4 4 o o ooo USB MIDI Controller Station 3 Select the DAW at Qcon EX Press lt lt gt gt to scroll through the DAW list after pressed the DAW button to make the selection Tips Qcon EX will memorize your last selected DAW mode and re enter the same mode few seconds after it s been switched on i e DAW mode selection is not needed if last mode is being used Nee amp gt gt to select your daw Cubase 6666 BGB oo ooer Oodddda Ooqqddgaqa Oogdaq a EEEEEER Setup your DAW Activate the ICON Qcon EX controller in your DAW or MIDI software using MIDI Setup or MIDI Devices For Logic Cubase and Nuendo choose Mackie Control HUI at the Device List Note Every application does this a little different so refer to your software user manual for the settings Mackie Control Devices MIDI Input MIDI MIDI Port Setup d Remote Devices Quick Controls d Transport Remaining Record Time Display Time Display dL Video an Video Player VST Audio System IconUSB ASIO Driver VST System Link
3. EX will memorize your last selected DAW mode and re enter the same mode few seconds after it s been switched on i e DAW mode selection is not needed if last mode is being used MEX o 99000 USB MIDI Controller Station OC Rear Panel Layout 1 User A User B RCA connectors These RCA connectors are able to connect to foot pedals to activate your selected functions To set their parameters select USER A and USER B parameters at Mackie control mode 2 USB port Connect your Qcon EX to your Mac PC via this USB port 3 12V 5A power adaptor Connect the provided power adaptor here Note Qcon EX is not able to work without the provided power adaptor connected The USB bus power is not able to provide sufficient power supply for Qcon EX Getting Started Connecting Your Qcon EX Controller 1 Connect the Qcon EX to your Mac PC via the USB port Choose a USB port on your Mac PC and insert the wide flat end of the USB cable Connect the cable s other end to the Qcon EX Your Mac PC should automatically detect the new hardware and notify you that it is ready to use Tip We recommended that you use ICON s CubeHub USB hub which allows you to connect up to 3 units of Qcon EX if you are not connecting Qcon EX directly to your computer s USB port UOI3e1 13 013U0D IGIW asn o 99699 xag lt 4 lt 4 4 4 4 4 4 lt 4 o 2 Select the Unit number Press
4. ICON LOT o O O Oo o 0000 o USB MIDI Controller Station Expansion unit for Qcon Pro MIDI Audio control surface with motorized faders for production CE FE H GN1630 Q FEX 0 G gg 900 USB MIDI Controller Station The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an CAUTION equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the DO NOT OPEN products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to EE EE electric shock to persons Le symbol clair avec point de fl che l intrieur d un triangle quilat ral est utilis pour alerter CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK utilisateur de la pr sence int rieur du coffret de vottage DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK dangereux non isol d ampleur suff NO USER SERVIDEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance serviving instructions in the ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE AUCUN ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L USAGER CONFIER literature accompanying the appliance Le point LENTERETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE d exclamation int rieur d un triangle quilat ral est employ EE ald aa Oe ie pour alerter les utilisateurs de la prsepce d instructions ALA PLUIE OU AL HUMIDITE importantes p
5. ent you touch a fader Also they are motorized they will automatically move to reflect the current level of the selected channels in your DAW application Any automation recorded in a project will be reflected by the fader positions Any parameter adjustments made with these faders will be displayed directly above on the LCD display Channel level metering The 12 led showing the associated channel level 4 Dual function encoders The dual functioned encoder acting as a push button and a rotary control When an encoder is pressed it may be used to change modes of operation or to change what appears in the display above the channel strips When an encoder is rotated depending on its assigned function it can be used to adjust a channel s pan send level or plug in parameters N Encoder LED The 11 LED surrounding the encoder lights up to indicate the relative position of the rotation without having to look at your computer uone 00 6 Control buttons Recording channel control buttons section REC buttons Activate and deactivate the recording state of the associated channel The switch will light red when the channel is armed SOLO buttons Turn On and Off the solo state of the associated channel The switch will light green when the channel solo state is on and other channels will be muted You could solo multiple channel by pressing SOLO buttons on additional channels MUTE buttons Activate and deactivate the mute state of
6. ot touch any exposed wiring while the unit is in operation 12 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 13 Unplug this unit and all connected electrical equipment during lightning storms or when left unused a long period of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the appliance has been damaged in any way or fails to operate normally Contents PITERO CUCU OWN es ee Ga o eak 1 What s in the package ER GR EG EG ER Ge Ee EG 1 Etes ane n ee ERT IT Oe POET 2 A Yop Panel kayo t si cosh oe oho art cette taht ele debe coal EE EE Ee ts 3 5 Raar Papel Layo Ut os osse ee Ne ennonn nenti 5 k Getting Started Connecting Your Qcon EX Controller 6 7 iMap Software for Mac OS X ee ee 8 Installing iMap Software for Windows n 8 9 iMap Qcon EX software panel 10 Firmware Upgrade ee ee 10 CONNECTIONS sca Nees EE snes eet on Neer toes A 11 Specifications 12 SEA 0900 USB MIDI Controller Station IC Introduction Thank you for purchasing the ICON Qcon EX Midi Audio control surface We sincerely trust this product will provide years of satisfactory service but if anything is not to your complete satisfaction we will endeavor to make things right In these pages you ll find a detailed description of the features of the Qcon EX as well as a guided tour through its front and side panels step by step instructions for its setup and use and f
7. our le fonctionnement et entretien service dans le livret d instruction accmpagnant appari Important Safety Instructions Read this manual thoroughly before using this unit Keep this manual for future reference Take notice of and comply with all warnings included in the user s manual or indicated on the appliance Follow all instructions included in this manual Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture Avoid having water or other liquids spilled on this unit When cleaning the cabinet or other parts of this appliance use only a dry or slightly damp soft cloth Do not block any ventilation openings or interfere with the proper ventilation of this unit Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not use or store near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other heat producing appliances Do not interfere with the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug h as two blades and a third grounding prong These are designated for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or otherwise damaged by items placed on or against them Particular attention should be given to the plugs receptacles and the point where the cord exits the appliance 11 To avoid the risk of electrical shock do n
8. ry Pro Icon Fi Do not create shortcuts d iMap 1 00 Installation j Cancel Diagram 4 Select shortcuts Select additional shortcuts Select any additional shortcuts for iMap that you would like created by the installation Create a Desktop icon Ready to Install Setup is now ready to begin installing Map on your computer Click Install to continue with the installation or click Back iF you want to review or change any settings Destination folder C Program Files iCON iMap Start Menu Folder iMap 1 00 Additional shortcuts Create a Desktop icon of iMap 1 00 Installation EA Completing the iMap Setup Wizard iditor has been installed on your computer Click Finish to close this wizard Diagram 7 iMap Qcon EX software panel Firmware Upgrade button Click this button to enter into the firmware upgrade window for Qcon EX Please refer to P 10 for the firmware upgrade procedure j2 UoM1e3 19 01 U0D IGIIN aSn 09900 Firmware upgrade Xow QconPro QconEx Firmware Upgrade O Progress Upload Step1 Step2 Step3 Step4 Steps Update Midi Device Open File Upload button at the top to select your connected ICON product as the MIDI In and Out device atthe pull down menu Note lfyour connected ICON product model name does not appear on the pull down menu select USB Audio as the MIDI In and Out device Step2 Clickthe Update bu
9. t S et u p wi Za rd a p p e a rs p e a S e C i C k f id Files wan having to reboot your computer Next Diagram 2 SEA o o USB MIDI Controller Station IL Choose Install Location Choose your preferred install location for iMap or use the default location and click Next Select shortcut Select the start menu folder in which you would like to create the iMap shortcut Then click Next Create a shortcut on your desktop Please untick the box if you do not want to place a shortcut icon on your desktop for iMap otherwise click Next iMap started to install The iMap installation has now started wait for it to finish Then click Finish Installation finished Click Finish to complete the iMap software installation d iMap 1 00 Installation Choose Install Location Choose the folder in which to install Map Setup will install iditor in the Following folder To install in a different Folder click Browse and select another folder Click Next to continue At least 3 10 Mb of Free disk space is required Destination Folder C Program Files iCON iMap of iMap 1 00 Installation Cancel Diagram 3 Select shortcuts Choose a Start Menu Folder for the iMap shortcuts Select the Start Menu Folder in which you would like to create the program s shortcuts You can also enter a name to create a new folder iMap 1 00 Accessories Startup pdfFacto
10. the associated channel The switch will light blue when the channel is muted SEL buttons The SEL buttons activate the associated channels in the DAW software in order to perform a specific operation for example when adjusting EQ with the ASSIGNABLE ENCODERS the SEL switch will be used to choose the channel you want to adjust When a channel is selected the associated SEL switch s red LED will light up 7 DAW Selector section Qcon EX has built in Mackie Control protocols amp HUI for different DAW such as Cubase Samplitude Abelton Live Logic Pro and ProTool By selecting the correct DAW and Mackie control HUI protocol Qcon EX has automatically mapped the major functions and work seamlessly with that DAW lt lt gt gt buttons These arrow buttons are used to scroll through the DAW list The name of the DAW will display on the LCD DAW button Press to enter the DAW selection To change your Qcon EX DAW mode turn off and on the power switch to enter the DAW selection mode Select your desired DAW from the list with the geet oss buttons Note You have to select the Unit Number for Qcon EX before you select the DAW Tips DAW button could not be activated if a DAW software is running Note We will update Qcon EX firmware from time to time to support additional DAW apart from the current existing list Please check our official website to download and upgrade your Qcon EX firmware Tips Qcon
11. tor e Expandable to 32 channels control surface with 3units of Qcon EX and a Qcon Pro e User A amp User B RCA connectors for connecting with pedals e Class compliant with Windows XP Vista 32 bit Windows 7 32 bit amp 64 bit and Mac OS X IntelMac USB 2 0 high speed connectivity e Mackie control build in for Cubase Nuendo Samplitude Logic Pro and Abelton Live e Mackie HUI protocol build in for Pro Tool e User self define mode MIDI Learn for other DAW such as Sonar e Firmware upgrade available simply via USB connection and iMap software e Robust aluminum and metal casing with Kensington lock port o e000 USB MIDI Controller Station OC Top Panel Layout Note Function operates slightly difference between DAWs Please refer to your DAW manual for each function and overlap the provided labeling template according to your current using DAW The following description is based on the functions that operate in Apple Logic LCD backlit display The two line backlit LCD display shows the parameter values as you adjust them and also provides feedback about channel selections operating modes and more Channel faders The eight 100mm motorized faders are generally used for controlling the track volume of your DAW Depending on your DAW you may use the Flip button to switch the function of these faders to change other settings They are all touch sensitive to allow override automation the mom
12. tton to erase the firmware of your ICON product Step3 Press the MIDI Device button atthe top to select your connected ICON product as the MIDI In and Out device atthe pull down menu Step4 Clickthe Open File button to browse the new firmware file of QCON_PRO_EX BIN Step1 Connectthe ICON product using a USB connection Press the MIDI Device Step5 Clickthe Download button to upgrade the firmware and wait a moment Step 1 Connect the ICON product using a USB connection Press the MIDI Device button at the top to select your connected ICON product as the MIDI In and Out device at the pull down menu Note If your connected ICON product model name does not appear on the pull down menu select USB Audio as the MIDI In and Out device Step 2 Click the Update button Step 3 Press the MIDI Device button at the top to select your connected ICON product as the MIDI In and Out device at the pull down menu Step 4 Click the Open File button to browse the new firmware file Step 5 Click the Upload button to upload the firmware Warning The firmware upload process MUST be completed and not be interrupted during the file uploading otherwise the firmware may not be rewritten again ones 121102309 1aIW asn MELLE SEE NOOT olo et H Xg
13. ull specifications You ll also find a warranty card enclosed please don t forget to fill it out and mail it so that you can receive online technical support at www icon global com And so we can send you updated information about these and other ICON products in the future As with most electronic devices we strongly recommend you retain the original packaging In the unlikely event the product must be returned for servicing the original packaging or reasonable equivalent is required With proper care and adequate air circulation your Qcon EX will operate without any trouble for many years We recommend that you record your serial number in the space provided below for future reference Please write your serial number here for future reference Purchased at ENE Date of purchase MEE What s in the package Qcon EX USB MIDI Controller x 1pc e Software CD User Manual x 1 e Quick Start Guide x 1 e USB2 0 Cable x 1 e AC adaptor x 1pc Features y 09 IGIW asn alloa3 ooo uon oo AAI e 8 touch sensitive motorized channel faders e 12 segments LED channels level metering e 8 x dual function encoder knobs Enter amp rotate e 11 segments LED surrounding the encoders to indicate the rotating position e Large backlit LCD to display channel name control values etc for each channel e Illuminated buttons for each channel including Rec enable Solo Mute Select and Moni
14. uoo xg UO9O qnH qno Connections Dd 10 2VINMa1nduwuo Specifications CONMECION os sor ee ie Sete USB connector standard type Power supply __ e 12V 6A DC 5 Current consumption ___________________ 3A or less F NE ss EE EG EE EE 4 7kg 10 3Ib x X DIMENSIONS EE OE NE EE EE 342 L X 475 W X 82 H 13 5 L x 18 7 W x 3 2 H EX Lor USB MIDI Controller Station Services If your Qcon EX needs servicing follow these instructions 1 2 3 Ensure the problem is not related to operation error or external system devices Keep this owner s manual We don t need it to repair the unit Pack the unit in its original packaging including end card and box This is very important If you have lost the packaging please make sure you have packed the unit properly ICON is not responsible for any damage that occurs due to non factory packing Ship to the ICON tech support center or the local return authorization U S OFFICE ICON Digital Corporation 8001 Terrace Ave Suite 201 Middleton WI 53562 USA ASIA OFFICE ICON Asia Corp Unit 807 810 8 F Sunley Centre No 9 Wing Yin Street Kwai Chung NT Hong Kong For additional update information please visit our website at www icon global com ICON www icon global com info icon global com QCONX PD3V100 E
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