Behringer FCB1010 User Manual 2
Users Manual
Version 1.4 March 2003
ENGLISH
MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER FCB1010
MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER FCB1010
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.
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 device near water.
6) Clean only with a 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, extension cords, and the
point at which they exit the unit.
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 device.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
device combination to avoid injury from stumbling over
it.
13) Unplug this device during lightning storms or when
not used for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the unit 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 device, the unit has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
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MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER FCB1010
MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER
Ultra-Flexible MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER with Two Expression Pedals and MIDI Merge Function
FCB1010
s 10 banks of presets, each with 10 fully user-editable presets customized for BEHRINGER amplifiers,
V-AMP 2 and BASS V-AMP
s Two expression pedals with freely assignable MIDI channel, controller number and range
s Simultaneous transmission of five MIDI program change commands and two MIDI controllers per preset
s MIDI NOTE commands for trigger and tap-tempo applications
s Two programmable, relais controlled SWITCH jacks, e.g. to select channels on any guitar amp
s Enhanced ergonomic design
s No need to take a seateverything can be easily programmed while standing up
s Global Configuration allows for individual customization
s MIDI SysEx backup function
s MIDI MERGE function allows for SOFT THRU and merging of controller and input data
s Built-in power supply ensures trouble-free operation
s Open architecture for future software upgrades
s Extremely rugged construction ensures long life even under the most demanding conditions
s Manufactured under ISO9000 certified management system
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MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER FCB1010
FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
welcome to the team of
BEHRINGER users, and
thank you very much for
expressing your confidence in us by purchasing the FCB1010.
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 you with an
outstanding device that
gives you maximum
flexibility and perfor-
mance; both live on stage and in the studio. The task of designing
our new FCB1010 certainly meant a great deal of responsibility,
which we assumed by focusing on you, the discerning 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 theyve 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 youve
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 highquality devices at such unbelievably low prices. The answer is
quite simple: its you, our customers! Many satisfied customers
mean large sales volumes enabling us to get better purchasing
terms for components, etc. Isnt 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 FCB1010
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
1.1 Before you get started ................................................... 5
1.1.1 Shipment ............................................................... 5
1.1.2 Initial operation...................................................... 5
1.1.3 Warranty .............................................................. 5
1.2 The users manual .......................................................... 5
1.3 Control elements ............................................................. 5
1.3.1 Front panel ........................................................... 5
1.3.2 Rear panel ............................................................ 6
2. PROGRAMMING THE FCB1010 ................................. 6
2.1 Selecting BANKS and PRESETS .................................... 6
2.1.1 DIRECT SELECT deactivated ................................ 6
2.1.2 DIRECT SELECT activated .................................... 6
2.2 GLOBAL CONFIGURATION ............................................ 7
2.2 .1 DIRECT SELECT page ........................................... 7
2.2.2 MIDI channel setting ............................................. 7
2.2.3 CONFIG page ........................................................ 7
2.3 Quick start guide for PRESET programming ................... 8
2.4 Detailed PRESET programming ....................................... 9
2.4.1 Preset copy function ............................................ 9
2.4.2 Programming switches ........................................ 9
2.4.3 Programming program changes ........................... 9
2.4.4 Programming CONTROL CHANGES ..................... 9
2.4.5 Programming EXPRESSION PEDALS A/B ............. 9
2.4.6 Programming the NOTE function ........................ 10
2.5 Controller toggle function ............................................. 11
2.6 TAP-TEMPO function .................................................... 11
2.7 Data storage ................................................................. 11
2.7.1 Saving the FCB1010 memory with the help
of SysEx dumps ................................................. 11
2.7.2 Receiving SysEx dumps .................................... 12
2.8 Restoring factory presets ............................................ 12
2.9 Calibrating expression pedals A and B ........................ 12
3. APPLICATIONS ........................................................ 13
3.1 Basic setup ................................................................... 13
3.2 Expanded setup (using the switch function) .............. 13
3.3 Connections (general).................................................. 13
4. MIDIA STANDARD, A REVOLUTION ..................... 14
4.1 MIDI connections .......................................................... 14
4.2 MIDI data format ............................................................ 14
4.2.1 NOTE ON and NOTE OFF messages ................. 14
4.2.2 CONTROL CHANGE messages ......................... 14
4.2.3 PROGRAM CHANGE messages ........................ 14
4.2.4 Running status ................................................... 15
My friends, its been worth the effort!
Thank you very much,
Uli Behringer
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5. MIDI IMPLEMENTATION ........................................... 15
6. SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................... 15
7. WARRANTY .............................................................. 16
MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER FCB1010
1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! With the BEHRINGER MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER
FCB1010 you purchased an ultra-flexible controller unit for a
wide range of applications, whether you are a guitarist, keyboard
player or studio engineer: 10 BANKS with 10 PRESETS each and
two fully user-programmable expression pedals will give you
enough flexibility to manage your MIDI equipment. Guitar players
will particularly appreciate the option of selecting channels using
two analog SWITCHES, as they allow you to fully control both
amplifier and effects from one switching center. And with its
ultra-rugged enclosure and built-in power supply the FCB1010
is absolutely ready for the road, too. The easy-to-use
programming interface gives you fun instead of frustration, and
invites you to fully exploit the capabilities of your MIDI equipment.
+ The following users manual is intended to
familiarize you with the units control elements,
so that you can master all the functions. After having
thoroughly read the users manual, store it at a safe
place for future reference.
1.1 Before you get started
1.1.1 Shipment
The FCB1010 was carefully packed at the factory 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.
1.1.3 Warranty
Please take a few minutes and send us the completely filled
out warranty card within 14 days of the date of purchase. You
may also register online at www.behringer.com. The serial number
needed for the registration is located at the top of the unit. Failure
to register your product may void future warranty claims.
1.2 The users manual
The users manual is designed to give you both an overview of
the control elements, as well as detailed information on how to
use them. In order to help you understand the links between the
controls, we have arranged them in groups according to their
function. If you need to know more about specific issues, please
visit our website at www.behringer.com, where youll find
additional information on mixing consoles, effects units and
dynamic processors.
1.3 Control elements
1.3.1 Front panel
+ 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.
1.1.2 Initial operation
Please make sure the unit is provided with sufficient ventilation,
and never place the FCB1010 on top of an amplifier or in the
vicinity of a heater to avoid the risk of overheating.
+ Before plugging the unit into a power socket, please
make sure you have selected the correct voltage:
The fuse compartment near the power plug socket contains
three triangular markings. Two of these triangles are opposite
one another. The voltage indicated adjacent to these markings is
the voltage to which your unit has been set up, and can be
altered by rotating the fuse compartment by 180°. ATTENTION:
This does not apply to export models that were for
example manufactured only for use with 120 V!
+ If you alter the units voltage, you must change the
fuse accordingly. The correct value of the fuse
needed can be found in the chapter
SPECIFICATIONS.
+ Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of
appropriate rating without exception! The correct
value of the fuses needed can be found in the
chapter SPECIFICATIONS.
Power is delivered via the cable enclosed with the unit. All
requiered safety precautions have been adhered to.
+ Please make sure that the unit is grounded at all
times. For your own protection, you should never
tamper with the grounding of the cable or the unit
itself.
Fig. 1.1: Front panel control elements
FOOTSWITCHES 1 through 10/0. These keys are used
for changing the presets, programming, entering values in
programming mode and activating the DIRECT SELECT
function (10/0 only).
UP/DOWN keys. These keys are used to navigate through
different banks and programming layers. When in
programming mode, use the UP key for ENTER (confirm)
and the DOWN key for ESCAPE (cancel).
+ When DIRECT SELECT mode is activated (see
chapter 2 PROGRAMMING THE FCB1010), the UP/
DOWN switches are no longer needed for BANK
selection and are free to perform a special function:
in the GLOBAL CONFIGURATION menu you can
program them to control the SWITCH RELAYS (UP:
SWITCH 1 RELAY, DOWN: SWITCH 2 RELAY). In this
case, you can toggle between the preprogrammed
SWITCH settings, each time you step on these
switches.
EXPRESSION PEDAL A. Allows you to change controller
values continuously. In programming mode, the pedal is
used for data entry.
EXPRESSION PEDAL B. Allows you to change controller
values continuously.
STATUS LEDs. The yellow LEDs display the current status
of the PRESET programming or GLOBAL CONFIGURATION
functions.
LED display. Informs you about the currently selected
BANK/PRESET number. In programming mode, it displays
any value changes.
1. INTRODUCTION
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