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TF series 

Quick Guide

2-1  Intended user

This product was designed for users who are familiar 
with using analog mixers as part of a PA system.

2-2  Intended usage

This product was designed to mix multiple audio 
sources, such as live band instruments or audio 
devices used at corporate events.

2-3  Included items

Accessories

• AC power cord
• Quick Guide (this document)

2-4  Documentation

Quick Guide (this document)

This document primarily explains panel controls, 
functions, and basic operation of the product.

Reference Manual (PDF; downloadable from 
the website)

This document primarily explains details about 
functions, production operation, and effects 
parameters.
The Refernece Manual is available on the Yamaha Pro 
Audio website.

http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/

Using the Reference Manual

The Reference Manual is an electronic file in PDF 
format. You can read this document on a computer. 
Use Adobe® Reader® to read this book on screen, 
search for words very quickly, print specific pages, or 
click links to display sections of special interest. The 
ability to search for words, or to follow links directly to 
relevant sections in the document, are helpful attributes 
of this electronic file format. We encourage you to take 
advantage of these benefits.
You can download the latest Adobe Reader application 
from the website listed below.

http://www.adobe.com/

2-5  Updating the product's software 

and firmware

Software

Your TF-series console can be used with a variety of 
utility software.

• 

TF Editor

This application enables you to set up and operate 
the console from a connected computer. You can also 
use the application to back up console settings or set 
console parameters without connecting the console.

• 

TF mobile control application

This app allows you to remote control your TF-series 
console using an iPad and a Wi-Fi connection.

• 

Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver

This driver software is required when connecting 
the console to your computer. It supports up to 34 
channels of audio input and 34 channels of audio 
output.

Information about the software described here is 
available on the Yamaha Pro Audio website.

http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/

Information about downloading, installing and setting 
up the software described here is available on the 
website listed above. In addition, refer to the installation 
guide that is included with each program.

Firmware

The firmware contained in your TF-series console can 
be updated to take advantage of new features, feature 
improvements, and bug fixes.
Details about updating the firmware are available 
online.

http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/

For information about updating and setting up the 
console, please refer to the firmware update guide 
available on the website.

2-6  Nomenclature used in this 

document

In this document, switch-type controls on the panel are 
called “keys.”

Controls located on the panel are enclosed in [square 
brackets] (e.g., the [CUE] key) to distinguish them 
from virtual buttons and knobs displayed on screen. 
For certain controls, the name of the section appears 
before the brackets (e.g., SENDS ON FADER [AUX1] 
key).

2.  Introduction

The model number, serial number, power requirements, 

etc., may be found on or near the name plate, which is 

at the rear of the unit. You should note this serial number 

in the space provided below and retain this manual as a 

permanent record of your purchase to aid identification 

in the event of theft.

Model No. 

Serial No.

(rear_en_01)

Summary of Contents for TF5

Page 1: ...for choosing a Yamaha TF5 TF3 TF1 Digital Mixing Console To take full advantage of the superior features and performance offered by your TF series console and to enjoy years of trouble free use please...

Page 2: ...ctions 12 5 1 Connecting inputs 12 5 2 Connecting outputs 13 6 Controls and functions 14 6 1 Channel Strip section 14 6 2 ST IN Stereo Input section 14 6 3 FX section 15 6 4 USER DEFINED KEYS section...

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Page 5: ...physical injury to you or others or damage to the device or other property These precautions include but are not limited to the following Power supply power cord When removing the electric plug from t...

Page 6: ...ow data are retained by the backup battery Internal clock information No other data relies on the backup battery therefore no other data will be lost if the backup battery is depleted This product reg...

Page 7: ...plication to back up console settings or set console parameters without connecting the console TF mobile control application This app allows you to remote control your TF series console using an iPad...

Page 8: ...product off Set up each channel Step 1 Select a channel by pressing its SEL key in the Channel Strip section The channel s SEL key lights indicating that you can control the channel using the Display...

Page 9: ...resets or by saving them as new Presets in the Library screen After fine tuning the sound of each channel to suit each instrument or mic you can save them as Presets and recreate that configuration an...

Page 10: ...reo input section page 14 3 FX effects section page 15 4 USER DEFINED KEYS section page 15 5 MUTE section page 15 6 METER section page 15 7 PHONES section page 15 8 FADER BANK section page 16 9 TAP ke...

Page 11: ...tor program or the iPad app 5 USB TO HOST connector USB connector used to connect the console to a computer allowing the console to function as an audio interface Supports input and output for 34 chan...

Page 12: ...NPUT screen page 18 HINT What if I m using condenser mics Phantom power must be supplied to condenser mics Some direct boxes also need phantom power When using phantom power first set 48V Master on th...

Page 13: ...OUT OMNI OUT 15 L STEREO L OUT OMNI OUT 16 R STEREO R OUT Each OMNI OUT jack is configured by default to output a bus You can change the bus that is output on the SYSTEM OMNI OUT PATCH screen The OMN...

Page 14: ...the input signals for both ST IN1 and ST IN2 from the INPUT screen 1 SEL key Used to select the ST IN channel that you will control You can press the SEL key to switch between controlling the left an...

Page 15: ...ctions are assigned by default such as Direct Scene Recall 6 5 MUTE section Used to mute all channels in a mute group 1 INPUT key Allows you to mute all input channels The key lights when the mute gro...

Page 16: ...X9 10 AUX19 20 The key flashes in time with the tempo The tempo you tap on the TAP key is applied to effects that have Sync set to On 6 10 SENDS ON FADER section Switches each channel strip to tempora...

Page 17: ...from which you can recall saved Presets 3 Home key Returns the display to the OVERVIEW screen 4 Menu key Displays the menu for the current operation The key lights when a menu is available 5 TOUCH AND...

Page 18: ...djusting parameters easily using the TOUCH AND TURN knob and manual mode for adjusting each parameter individually GATE Allows you to configure the noise gate for each channel COMP Allows you to confi...

Page 19: ...an overall view of a channel s settings You can adjust settings on this screen or switch to the dedicated screen for each setting You can also edit the Channel Name on this screen For information abo...

Page 20: ...you to use audio files on your iOS device as background music When a USB storage device is connected you can use the device to play audio files or record the mixer s output directly and save it as an...

Page 21: ...the event that an internal memory error occurs or you have forgotten your password and cannot operate the console you can use the following procedure to initialize the console NOTE All information th...

Page 22: ...pply to the latest specifications as of the printing date Since Yamaha makes continuous improvements to the product this manual may not apply to the specifications of your particular product To obtain...

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Page 24: ...lopment Department 2015 Yamaha Corporation Published 01 2015 CRZC 01A0 Printed in Indonesia Yamaha Pro Audio global website http www yamahaproaudio com Yamaha Manual Library http www yamaha co jp manu...

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