Behringer FCA202 User Manual

User Manual

F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202

Audiophile 2 In/2 Out 24-Bit/96 kHz FireWire Audio Interface

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Table of Contents

Thank you ......................................................2

Important Safety Instructions .....................3

Legal disclaimer ............................................4

Limited warranty ...........................................5

1. Introduction ..............................................6

2. Installation ................................................8

3. Operating Elements and

Connections .................................................11

4. Working with the FCA202 ......................15

5. Audio Connections .................................19

6. Specications ........................................ 22

Thank you

Thank you for ex pressing your condence in our products bypurchasing the F-CONTROL AUDIO FC A202. With the FCA202, you have purchase d a high-performance audio inter face that includes a FireWire connec tion. With its unbalanced ¼"jackinputs and balanced output s, this sound card is ideal for laptop computers. In addition, it provides an essential playback / recording component for studio environments that involve desktop computers.

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Caution

are provided for your safety. Ifthe provided

Important Safety Instructions

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the

presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure voltage that may be su cient 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.

◊ To reduce the risk o f electric

shock, do no t remove the top cover (or the rear se ction). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servic ing to qualified per sonnel.

◊ To reduce the risk o f fire or

elect ric shock, do not exp ose this applianc e to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids an d no objects fi lled with liquids, su ch as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

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 ampli ers) 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

plug does not  t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsoleteoutlet.

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10.

14.

MUSICGROUP ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR

ANY PERSON WHO RELIES EITHER WHOLLY

PHOTOGRAPH OR STATEMENT CONTAINED

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. Use only attachments/accessories speci ed by themanufac turer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, ortable speci ed 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.

Refer all servicing to quali ed 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. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthingconnection.

16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, thedisconnect device shall remain readilyoperable.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED. BEHRINGER, KLARKTEKNIK, MIDAS, BUGERA, AND TURBOSOUND ARE PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP MUSICGROUP.COM. ALL TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS.

ANY LOSS WHICH MAY BE SUFFERED BY

OR IN PART UPON ANY DESCRIPTION,

HEREIN. COLORSAND SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT. MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ONLY. FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ARE NOT AGENTS OF

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MUSICGROUP AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO AUTHORITY TO BIND MUSICGROUP BY ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED UNDERTAKING OR REPRESENTATION. THIS MANUAL IS COPYRIGHTED. NO PART OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS, ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL, INCLUDING PHOTOCOPYING AND RECORDING OF ANY KIND, FORANY PURPOSE, WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF MUSICGROUPIPLTD.

LIMITED WARRANTY

For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group’s Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at www.music-group.com/warranty.

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1. Introduction

1.1 Before you get started

The high-re solution 24Bit-A/D and D/A converter can process signals up to 96 kHz. Totally reliable drivers for Windows XP and Mac OS X guarantee an extremely short latency. Thanks to its ultra-stable metal construc tion and the small dimensions of the housing, the FC A202 is also ideal for traveling. Thanksto the separate headphone output, you can play back your recordings at any time, even if you don’t happen to have any loudspeakers available. The second, 6-pin FireWire socket means you can connect additional FW devices such as hard drives. To provide power to laptops wi th 4-pin sockets, simply use the mains adapter provided. A POWER LED and a FW LED give you a quick check that the FCA202 is properly connec ted to the mains supply and to the computer. The security por t plus a suitable securit y lock from Kensington provide top protection against theft when you’re on the road.

The FCA202 is the ideal extra for every computer musician.

1.1.1 Shipment

The FCA202 package include s:

• one FCA202 hardware unit

• one external mains adapter

• one FireWire 400 cable, 6-pin to 6 -pin

• one FireWire 400 cable, 6-pin to 4 -pin

• one handbook

• one installation CD, which includes drivers / sof tware

Your FCA202 was care fully packed at the assem bly plant to assure secure tr ansport. Should the con dition of the cardboar d box suggest tha t damage may have taken place, please inspe ct the unit immediat ely and look for physical in dications 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 to ok delivery. Otherwise, all claims for replacement / rep air may be rendered invalid.

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◊ Please always use the original packaging to avoid

damage due to storage or shipping.

◊ Never let unsupervi sed children play with the FCA202

or with its packaging.

◊ Please dispose of all packaging materials in an

environmentally friendly fashion.

1.1.2 Initial operation

Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling. To avoid overheating, do not place the FCA202 on top of power amps or near radiators, etc.

The connec tion to the mains can be made either using the mains adapter provided or via the FireWire interface. It complies with the required safety regulations.

1.1.3 Online registration

Please regis ter your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting http://behringer.com and read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully.

Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is our intention to have it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty service, please contac t the BEHRINGER retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be loc ated 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 contac t the distributor neare st you. A list of distributor s can be found in the suppor t area of our website (http://behringer.com).

Registering your purchas e and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims more quickly and eciently.

Thank you for your cooperation!

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2. Installation

2.1 System requirements

Important Notes Concerning Installation ona PC!

◊ To ensure that your FCA202 works properly, make sure

you install the driver s before connecting the hardware to the computer. Otherwise, the hardware will not be correc tly identified and in some cir cumstances will not work correctly.

◊ If you have already cable-connec ted your interface,

break the connection between the FCA202 and your computer, and then restart your system. Then, install the drivers as described in Chapter 2.2. Connect your audio interface only after you have successfully completed the installation.

To work with the FCA 202, your computer must fulll the following minimum requirements:

PC MAC

Intel or AMD CP U, 1 GHz or highe r

minimum 512 MB RAM minimum 512 MB RAM

6-pin or 4-pin FireWire interface

Windows XP SP2

G4 / G5, 800 MHz o r higher

6-pin or 4-pin FireWire interface

Mac OS X 10.3.9 (Panther) or higher

2.2 Installation under Windows XP

• Close all unnecess ary programs before beginning the installation process

• Insert the driver CD. Use Windows Explorer to select the drive that cont ains the CD, and then start the setup le

• Follow the on-screen instructions and conrm that you want to continue with the inst allation until this has been completed

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