Behringer BCN44 User Manual
Users manual
Version 1.0 March 2005
B-CONTROL NANO BCN44
B-CONTROL NANO BCN44
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 should not be
exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, should be
placed on the apparatus.
This symbol, wherever it appears,
alerts you to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage
inside the enclosurevoltage 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 manufacturers 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 tipping 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Before you get started ........................................................................................................ 4
1.1.1 Shipment ...................................................................................................................... 4
1.1.2 Initial operation ............................................................................................................ 4
1.1.3 Online registration .......................................................................................................4
2. CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS .......................................................... 5
2.1 Additional functions ........................................................................................................... 9
2.1.1 Snapshot Send ............................................................................................................ 9
2.1.2 Single Preset Dump .................................................................................................... 9
2.1.3 Storing received Single Preset Dumps ....................................................................... 9
3. APPLICATION EXAMPLES ....................................................................................... 9
3.1 Software-Controller ............................................................................................................ 9
3.2 Hardware controller .........................................................................................................10
3.3 Multiple MIDI controllers .................................................................................................. 11
4. MIDI .......................................................................................................................... 11
4.1 LEARN function ................................................................................................................ 13
5. SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................... 13
6. APPENDIX ................................................................................................................ 14
7. WARRANTY ............................................................................................................. 18
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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for expressing your confidence in us by purchasing the B-CONTROL BCN44. The B-CONTROL
is an extremely versatile pocket-size MIDI controller. Despite its modest size, its numerous functions will
thoroughly impress you.
Unlike with conventional MIDI controllers, our goal with the BCN44 was to offer an intuitive, flexible and
optically appealing product that doesnt inhibit your creativity with miniature knobs and buttons. Therefore,
we have decided to go with a robust, clearly laid-out design consisting of freely programmable encoders and
buttons, extensive MIDI functions and the possibility to work practically anywhere. These are just some of the
outstanding B-CONTROL BCN44 characteristics that will be a lot of fun to use for a very long time.
+ The following users manual is designed to help you get comfortable with this units control
elements, so that you can learn all of its functions. After carefully reading the users manual,
store it somewhere where you can easily find it later, in case you need to look something up.
1.1 Before you get started
1.1.1 Shipment
The BCN44 was carefully packed at the factory to ensure secure transportation. 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 units 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 of the unit. Otherwise, all claims for replacement/repair may be rendered invalid.
+ To ensure optimal protection during transportation, we recommend using a carrying case.
+ Always use the original packaging to avoid damage due to storage or shipment.
+ Never let unsupervised children play with your BCN44 or its packaging.
+ Please dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally friendly manner.
1.1.2 Initial operation
To avoid overheating, ensure adequate ventilation and never place your BCN44 on top of an amplifier or
near radiators.
The wall power unit included in the delivery supplies the power to your BCN44. It complies with all applicable
safety regulations.
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.
BEHRINGER warrants all items purchased against defects in material or workmanship for one year* from
date of purchase. Full terms of the warranty may be found on our website at www.behringer.com (alternatively
www.behringer.de).
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 quickly and efficiently.
Thank you for your cooperation!
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2. CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS
Fig. 2.1: BCN44s control elements
Use the left PRESET button to select the next preset down.
Use the right PRESET button to select the next preset up.
+ To select presets more quickly, keep one of the preset buttons pressed and simultaneously
turn one of the push encoders. The new preset is active as soon as you release the preset key.
PANIC: This function restores the most important MIDI data back to their factory settings.
s Press both PRESET buttons simultaneously. The unit resets as soon as the buttons are pressed.
s After the reset is complete, the unit automatically resumes normal operation and the current preset is
shown in the display.
When powering up the unit, the four-digit LED display shows the current operating software version.
After that, the display switches to displaying the last selected preset. Each time you change a setting
using any of the control elements, the LED shows this value change in real time. When in programming
mode, MIDI commands, program/channel numbers and parameter values are shown.
+ Additional display functions are described under .
Use the STORE button to store presets.
s Press the STORE button. The button LED starts blinking.
s Select the desired preset using the PRESET buttons or keep one of the PRESET buttons pressed and
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simultaneously turn one of the push encoders. The new preset number blinks in the display.
s Press STORE again, and STORE LED and the display stop blinking.
s If you want to overwrite the current preset, press the STORE button twice (step 2 is omitted).
s You can cancel the store by pressing the EDIT/EXIT button.
+ We have deliberately refrained from having an automatic store function. This way, in the
meantime you can assign a new MIDI command to a control element without changing the
current preset. Should you then wish to restore the previous preset, briefly dial up another
preset and then switch back to the old preset. Now, all the data has been restored, including
the control element whose function had previously been briefly reassigned.
The EDIT/EXIT button has two functions:
1. EDIT mode: To activate the EDIT mode, keep the EDIT/EXIT button pressed and actuate the desired
control element (push encoders through or buttons through ). After that, release
the EDIT/EXIT button. The EDIT mode is now activated for the selected control element and is shown
in the display (e.g. E(ncoder) 3 > LED is lit or b(utton)1 > LED blinks).
To exit the EDIT mode, press the EDIT/EXIT button. The unit switches back into normal operating
mode.
+ All EDIT mode functions for particular controller types are listed in tables 6.3 and 6.4.
+ There are two different types of assignable control elements: CONTINUOUS (knobs) and
SWITCH (buttons). The corresponding functions and setting options are described in tables
6.3 and 6.4.
+ Please keep in mind that 2 different data types can be assigned to a push encoder (either
continuous or switch-type).
+ All the settings made here are stored only temporarily! If you wish to store them permanently,
you will have to store them in a preset.
2. GLOBAL mode: All cross-functional settings that affect not only presets but the whole unit are
made in this mode.
s Keep the EDIT/EXIT button pressed and then press the STORE button. You are now in the global
setup and can release both buttons.
s The possible settings are listed in table 2.1:
Table 2.1: Overview of GLOBAL mode parameters
Global MIDI Receive Channel:
Your B-CONTROL receives program change commands on this channel. No program change commands
are received in the Off position.
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