Behringer BCD2000 User Manual

B-CONTROL DEEJAY BCD2000

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove

the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified personnel.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not

expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosurevoltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.

DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat 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 has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15) CAUTION - These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

B-CONTROL DEEJAY BCD2000

The Ultimate DJ MachinePlay, Mix and Scratch any MP3 and WAV Files just like Vinyl Records

BCD2000

s Play, mix and scratch any MP3 and WAV files just like vinyl records with ultra-low latency

s Full-speed USB 4-channel audio interface plus high-resolution 24-bit A/D and D/A converters

s Perfectly complements the included BEHRINGER B-DJ software or any other DJ software

s 2 scratch wheels support creative DJing such as scratching, pitch bending and cue searching

s Full-fledged DJ mixer control panel with premium quality mic preamp, 3-band kill EQ per channel, ultra-

precise faders, super-smooth crossfader and talkover function

s 2 state-of-the-art phono preamplifiersone switchable to CD player

s Sophisticated headphone section includes PFL Mix, Split options and direct listening to master output

mix

s Play, Pause, Cue, Loop and Pitch Bend functions via dedicated controls for intuitive DJing

s 4 user-assignable controls and buttons available for integrated FX section

s Innovative Cue logic with multiple storable cue points per song

s High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life

s Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany

B-CONTROL DEEJAY BCD2000

FOREWORD

Dear Customer, welcome to the team of

BCD2000 users, and thank you very much for expressing your confidence in us by purchasing the B-CONTROL.

Writing this foreword for you gives me great pleasure, because it represents the culmination of many months of hard work delivered by our engineering team to achieve a very ambitious goal: to present a firstrate DJ system that combines software with controller technology.

The B-CONTROL fulfills the wish of DJs who want intuitive and needs-oriented controllers. The task of designing our new B-CONTROL certainly meant a great deal of responsibility, which we assumed by focusing on you, the discerning computer user and musician. Meeting your expectations also meant a lot of work and night shifts. But it was fun, too. Developing a product usually brings a lot of people together, and what a great feeling it is when all who participated in such a project can be proud of what theyve achieved.

It is our philosophy to share our enjoyment with you, because you are the most important member of the BEHRINGER team. With your highly competent suggestions for new products youve made a significant contribution to shaping our company and making it successful. In return, we guarantee you uncompromising quality as well as excellent technical and audio properties at an extremely reasonable price. All of this will enable you to give free rein to your creativity without being hampered by budget constraints.

We are often asked how we manage to produce such high-quality equipment at such unbelievably low prices. The answer is quite simple: its you, our customers! Many satisfied customers mean large sales volumes enabling us to get better purchasing terms for components, etc. Isnt it only fair to pass this benefit on to you? Because we know that your success is our success too!

I would like to thank all of you who have made the B-CONTROL possible. You have all made your own personal contributions, from the developers to the many other employees at this company, and to you, the BEHRINGER user.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION........................................................ 5

1.1Before you get started .................................................... 5

1.1.1Shipment .............................................................. 5

1.1.2Initial operation ..................................................... 5

1.1.3Online registration ................................................ 5

1.2System requirements .....................................................5

2. INSTALLATION ......................................................... 5

2.1Driver installation............................................................ 5

2.2Installation of the B-DJ software ....................................6

2.3Control panel software.................................................... 6

3. CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS ......... 8

3.1Control surface...............................................................8

3.2The rear panel ................................................................9

4. THE B-DJ SOFTWARE ........................................... 10

5. OPERATION ............................................................ 10

5.1First steps ..................................................................... 10

5.2Additional DJ functions ................................................. 11

5.3Expanded setup............................................................ 12

5.4Signal routing................................................................ 12

5.4.1Routing options with ASIO driver....................... 12

5.4.2Routing options with WDM/MME driver ............. 13

6. MIDI CONTROL ....................................................... 13

6.1Sending control change functions ................................ 13

6.2Sending button functions .............................................. 13

6.3Receiving MIDI commands.......................................... 14

7. AUDIO CONNECTIONS .......................................... 15

8. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................... 15

9. WARRANTY ............................................................ 16

My friends, its been worth the effort!

Thank you very much,

Uli Behringer

B-CONTROL DEEJAY BCD2000

1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for expressing your confidence in us by purchasing the B-CONTROL BCD2000. The BCD2000 features a full-speed USB 4-channel audio interface plus high-resolution 24-bit A/D and D/A converters. It perfectly complements the included BEHRINGER B-DJ software or any other DJ software. And dont let the cutesy looks fool you: this is an integrated, full-fledged audio mixer with a premium quality mic preamp, 3-band kill EQ per channel, ultra-precise faders, super-smooth crossfader and talkover function.

The BCD2000 is packed with 2 state-of-the-art phono preamplifiers, one of which is switchable to a CD player. Its sophisticated headphone section includes PFL Mix, Split options and direct listening to master output mix. Play, Pause, Cue, Loop and Pitch Bend functions are regulated via dedicated controls for intuitive Djing, and 4 user-assignable controls and buttons are available for an integrated FX section. Take advantage of the enormous processing power of modern PCs and mix, scratch and manipulate digital music in real timeregardless of the format!

+ The following users manual is intended to familiarize

you with the units control elements, so that you can master all the functions. After having thoroughly read the users manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.

1.1 Before you get started

1.1.1 Shipment

The BCD2000 was carefully packed at the assembly plant to assure secure transport. Should the condition of the cardboard box suggest that damage may have taken place, please inspect the unit immediately and look for physical indications of damage.

+ Damaged equipment should NEVER be sent directly to

us. Please inform the dealer from whom you acquired the unit immediately as well as the transportation company from which you took delivery. Otherwise, all claims for replacement/repair may be rendered invalid.

+ To assure optimal protection of your B-CONTROL during

use or transport, we recommend utilizing a carrying case.

+ Please always use the original packaging to avoid

damage due to storage or shipping.

+ Never let unsupervised children play with the

B-CONTROL or with its packaging.

+ Please dispose of all packaging materials in an

environmentally friendly fashion.

1.1.2 Initial operation

Please make sure the unit is provided with sufficient ventilation, and never place the B-CONTROL on top of an amplifier or in the vicinity of a heater to avoid the risk of overheating.

A power supply unit which meets the necessary safety requirements is enclosed for connecting the B-CONTROL to the mains.

WARNING!

+ We would like to bring your attention to the fact that

extremely loud sound levels may damage your hearing as well as your headphones. Please turn the MASTER control all the way to the left before powering up the unit. Always try to keep volume at appropriate levels.

1.1.3 Online registration

Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting www.behringer.com (alternatively www.behringer.de) and kindly read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully.

Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, our goal is to have it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty service, please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may directly contact one of our subsidiaries. Corresponding contact information is included in the original equipment packaging (Global Contact Information/European Contact Information). Should your country not be listed, please contact the distributor nearest you. A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our website (www.behringer.com).

Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently.

Thank you for your cooperation!

1.2 System requirements

Minimum requirement:IBM compatible computer Operating system Windows® XP

1 free USB port (USB 1.1)

Processor 800 MHz or higher (recommended)

192 MB RAM min. 30 MB free hard-disk memory

Screen resolution 800 x 600 pixels,

1024 x 768 pixels recommended

DirectX® 8.1 or higher is required in all cases!

2. INSTALLATION

2.1 Driver installation

First, install the driver on your computer. The driver is on the CD-ROM supplied with the unit.

1. Connect the BCD2000 to a free USB port on your computer

2. Start Windows® XP

3. Once your computer has booted, switch on the BCD2000 and wait for the device to be detected by the system. The Found New Hardware Wizard opens up

4. Close all applications, in particular those running in the background, such as virus scanner software

5. Put the driver/software CD-ROM supplied with the unit into the CD/DVD drive

6. In the first window that opens up, select Automatic software installation and click on Next >

7. If the error message Driver software has not passed Windows Logo testing appears, ignore it and click on Continue anyway to install the first part of the driver

8. Then click on Finish

9. Now the installation window for the WDM driver of the BCD2000 appears on the screen. Again, select Automatic software installation and click on Next >

10.If the error message is shown again (Driver software has not passed Windows Logo testing), ignore it and click on

Continue anyway

11.The second part of the driver is installed

12.Click on Finish.

The driver installation is complete. After a system reboot, the BCD2000 is ready for use.

2. INSTALLATION

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