Studiologic PS100 User manual

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Fatar Srl
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62019 Recanati MC Italy

declares that this product complies with the following European
Directives and related standards:

2006/95/EC

Low Voltage Directive

EN 60065:

1998

Safety Requirements for Audio, Video
and audio-visual apparatus for
professional use

2004/108/EC

Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
(EMC)

EN 55103-1/E1:

1997

Product Standard – Audio, Video and
audio-visual apparatus for professional
use, Electromagnetic compatibility of
audio equipment: Emission

EN 55103-2/E1:

1997

Product Standard – Audio, Video and
audio-visual apparatus for professional
use, Electromagnetic compatibility of
audio equipment: Immunity

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Revision 07.2017

User Guide

Foot Switches

Sustain Pedals

Welcome!

Thank you for choosing this foot switch / sustain pedal. You have
obtained a state-of-the-art product made by the renowned manufacturer
Studiologic by Fatar.

Please read the entire user guide thoroughly and keep it
for further reference.

Intended use

This product is designed to operate as foot switch / sustain pedal for
electronic musical instruments only.

Unauthorised conversion and/or modification of the device are
inadmissible because of safety and approval reasons (CE). Any usage
other than described above is not admitted and can damage the product
or the connected device and can cause risks such as short circuit, fire,
electric shock etc.

Important Safety Instructions

Never plug the device to high voltages, such as mains.
This may cause risks of severe injury and death.

This device is designed to be controlled by foot, not by

hand. To avoid risk of bodily injury, keep your hand and
fingers away from moving parts (pedal lever).

Electronic devices and accessories must be stored away
from children.

Do not use the device for other purposes than as foot switch / sustain
pedal for electronic musical instruments. Plug the device only to sockets
on your musical device which are labelled with “Sustain”, “Hold”, “Foot
Switch” or similar.

Water / moisture:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the device to
water or moisture. If the device is moved from a cold place to a warm
room, condensation may occur inside. To avoid damage please allow
the device to reach room temperature before using it.

Cleaning / Maintenance

Never use any abrasive detergent, which may damage the surface. We
recommend a slightly moist micro-fibre cloth.

Do not open the chassis. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

Warranty

Every Fatar Studiologic product has been carefully manufactured,
calibrated and tested. All this enables a warranty. Damages due to
incorrect transport, mounting or handling are not covered by this
warranty. All this is based on general terms and condition of the local
distributor / FATAR Srl, Italy. Compensation of more than the price of
the device is excluded.

State of the Art

To ensure maximum quality, all devices of Studiologic by Fatar are
always engineered to be state-of-the-art products. Therefore, updates,
modifications and improvements are made without prior notice.
Technical specification and product appearance may vary from this user
guide.

Specifications

PS 100 • PS 150 • PS 250

Momentary foot switch with slip-proof
surface.

PS 100: Open contact at rest.
PS 150: Closed contact at rest.
PS 250: Switchable contact state at rest.

Connector: 1x TS jack, 6,3mm (1/4').
Cable length: 2m

Dimensions: 10 x 8,5 x 4 cm (L x W x H). Weight: 0,25kg.

VFP 1/10 • VFP 1/15 • VFP 1/25

Solid Piano style sustain pedal.
VFP 1/10: Contact open at rest.

VFP 1/15: Contact closed at rest.
VFP 1/25: Contact selectable open or
closed at rest

Connector: 1x TS jack, 6,3mm (1/4').
Cable length: 2m

Dimensions: 22 x 7,5 x 5,5 cm (L x W x H). Weight: 0,45kg.

VFP 2/10 • VFP 2/15

Solid Piano style dual sustain pedal.
VFP 2/10: Contact open at rest.

VFP 2/15: Contact closed at rest.
Connector: 2x TS jack, 6,3mm (1/4').

Alternatively: 1x TRS jack, 6,3mm (1/4').
Cable length: 2m

Dimensions: 22 x 19,5 x 5,5 cm (L x W x H). Weight: 0,90kg.

VFP 3/10 • VFP 3/15

Solid Piano style triple sustain pedal.
VFP 3/10: Contact open at rest.

VFP 3/15: Contact closed at rest.
Connector: 1x TS jack and 1x TRS jack,

6,3mm (1/4').
Cable length: 2m

Dimensions: 22 x 19,5 x 5,5 cm (L x W x H). Weight: 1,10kg.

Compatibility

This product is compatible with most of the Studiologic instruments.
Please check the full list at:

http://studiologic-music.com/support/accessories-compatibility/

Compatibility to other brands cannot be assured due to different wiring
and hardware standards employed.

Studiologic excludes the liability for damages which derive from using
the pedal with devices whose compatibility has not been declared.

Schematics

Connector

Type

Product

single
momentary
switch

PS 100
PS 150
PS 250
VFP 1/10
VFP 1/15
VFP 1/25
VFP 2/10 (2x TS)
VFP 2/15 (2x TS)

dual
momentary
switch

VFP 2/10 (1x TRS)
VFP 2/15 (1x TRS)

single and
dual
momentary
switch

VFP 3/10
VFP 3/15

Setting up

According to your MIDI keyboard or digital Piano, you can use single or
multi pedal types.

Plug the connector of your foot switch / sustain pedal to a socket of your
MIDI keyboard, sound expander or digital Piano labelled with “Sustain”,
“Hold”, “Foot Switch” or similar.

Please refer to the manual of your MIDI device or digital Piano, which
pedal type is supported: Contact open or closed at rest (or both types).
In the manual of the MIDI device you will also find remarks, if a stereo
jack found at some models (VFP double or triple sustain pedals) are
supported.

Operation

Press and hold down the foot switch / sustain pedal as long as you
would like to perform its function. If the operation is reversed than
expected, you might have to use another type of pedal (contact
open/closed at rest). Or switch the function of the VFP 1/25.