Yamaha Audio MFC10 User Manual

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Congratulations!

Thank you for purchasing Yamaha’s MFC10 MIDI Foot Controller. The MFC10 is a versatile MIDI foot control device that can transmit program changes and control changes to control effectors, tone generators, keyboards, MIDI guitars, rhythm machines, etc.. In addition to the onboard foot controller, up to 4 optional external foot controllers or switches can also be connected to the MFC10 for increased control versatility. In order to make full use of the MFC10’s features and functions, we recommend that you read this manual thoroughly and keep it in a safe place for future reference.

Contents

Precautions................................................................................................................... 2

Power Supply ............................................................................................................... 3

Nomenclature ............................................................................................................... 4

Functions du MFC10.................................................................................................... 6

2 Modes .....................................................................................................6

Foot Controller Settings ...................................................................................7

All memory MIDI Channel Assign ........................................................................7

Bulk Dump ..................................................................................................7

Normal Mode ................................................................................................................ 8

Program Change Memory .................................................................................9

Program Change Memory Control (Transmit) ..........................................................9

Program Change Memory Edit .........................................................................10

Function Memory...........................................................................................12

Function Memory Control (Transmit) ..................................................................12

Edit Function Memory ...................................................................................13

About the TOGGLE ON-OFF/NUMBER OF PGM settings.................................18

MIX Mode ....................................................................................................................19

MIX Mode Memory Control (Transmit) ................................................................20

Editing MIX mode ........................................................................................21

The MIX mode’s Function Memory............................................................21

Foot Controller ........................................................................................................... 22

Editing FC (Foot Controller) data ......................................................................22

All Memory MIDI Channel Number Assign...............................................................24

Bulk Dump .................................................................................................................. 25

Bulk Dump (Transmission) ..............................................................................25

Bulk Dump (Receive) .....................................................................................25

Initialize ....................................................................................................................... 26

MFC10 Sample Setups...............................................................................................27

MIDI Guitar System........................................................................................27

MIDI Keyboard System ...................................................................................28

MIDI Effector System .....................................................................................28

MIDI Sequencer or Rhythm Programmer System .................................................29

Error Messages .......................................................................................................... 30

Trouble Shooting........................................................................................................30

MIDI Implementation Chart ....................................................................................................... 31

MIDI data format ....................................................................................................................... 32

Operation Guide........................................................................................................................ 35

Program Table........................................................................................................................... 36

Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 40

Precautions

!! PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE PROCEEDING !!

■ Location

Do not expose the MFC10 to the following conditions to avoid deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage.

• Direct sunlight (e.g. near a window).

• High temperatures (e.g. near a heat source, outside, or in a car during the daytime).

• Excessive humidity.

• Excessive dust.

• Strong vibration.

■ USE THE CORRECT POWER SUPPLY

• Power to the MFC10 should be supplied only from the appropriate Yamaha AC adaptor (the PA-3B or another adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha). Use of another adaptor may cause serious damage to the unit. Also make sure that the adaptor you have is appropriate for the AC mains supply voltage in the area where you intend to use the MFC10. (The correct input voltage is marked on the adaptor.)

■ Power Supply

• Turn the power switch OFF when the instrument is not in use.

• The power adaptor should be unplugged from the AC outlet if the MFC10 is not to be used for an extended period of time.

• Unplug the MFC10 during electric storms.

• Avoid plugging the MFC10 into the same AC outlet as appliances with high power consumption, such as electric heaters or ovens. Also avoid using multi-plug adaptors since these can result in reduced sound quality and possibly damage.

■ Turn Power OFF When Making Connections

• To avoid damage to the MFC10 and other devices to which it is connected (a sound system, for example), turn the power switches of all related devices OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting audio and MIDI cables.

■ MIDI Connections

• When connecting the MFC10 to MIDI equipment, be sure to use high-quality cables made especially for MIDI data transmission.

• Avoid MIDI cables longer than about 15 meters. Longer cables can pick up electrical noise that can causes data errors.

■ Handling and Transport

• Never apply excessive force to the controls, connectors or other parts of the instrument.

• Always unplug cables by gripping the plug firmly,

• Disconnect all cables before moving the instrument.

• Physical shocks caused by dropping, bumping, or placing heavy objects on the instrument can result in scratches and more serious damage.

■ Cleaning

• Clean the cabinet and panel with a dry soft cloth.

• A slightly damp cloth may be used to remove stubborn grime and dirt.

• Never use cleaners such as alcohol or thinner.

• Avoid placing vinyl objects on top of the instrument (vinyl can stick to and discolor the surface).

■ Electrical Interference

• This instrument contains digital circuitry and may cause interference if placed too close to radio or television receivers. If this occurs, move the instrument further away from the affected equipment.

■ Data Backup

• The MFC10 contains a special read-write memory without a battery, that retains the contents of its internal memory even when the power is turned OFF.

■ Service and Modification

• The MFC10 contains no user serviceable parts. Opening it or tampering with it in any way can lead to irreparable damage and possibly electric shock. Refer all servicing to qualified YAMAHA personnel.

not by pulling on the cable.

YAMAHA is not responsible for damage caused by improper handling or operation.

Power Supply

Use the PA-3B power adaptor (or another adaptor recommended by Yamaha) to supply the MFC10 with power from a convenient wall socket.

Connect the adaptor’s plug into the [DC IN] jack on the rear panel. Wrap the power cord around the cord stopper hook to prevent accidental unplugging during use.

Plug the AC adaptor into any convenient AC wall socket.

POWER ON/

OFF

DC IN

Power Adaptor

Wall Socket

• Do not use an AC adaptor other than the PA-3B, or other adoptors recommended by Yamaha. The use of any incompatible adaptor may result in damage, overheating, or fire to the unit.

• Be sure to disconnected the power adaptor from the outlet when the MFC10 is not in use.

Cord Stopper

Nomenclature

Front Panel

Rear Panel

STATUS DATA/CTRL

BANK MSB/MAX BANK LSB/MIN TOGGLE ON-OFF

/NUMBER OF PGM

8.8.8

4 3 5 6

DEC

INC

/YES

MEMORY

±10

/NO

EDITFCEDIT

WRITE

/EXIT

FOOT CONTROLLER 1

■ Front Panel

1 Parameter Lamp (see page 11, 16)

The currently selected parameter lamp will flash when in the edit mode.

2 LED Display (see page 6)

Memory numbers, program changes and functions (control changes) saved in memory, parameters, etc., are indicated in the display.

3 [INC/YES] (see page 11, 17)

Increases (INC) edit number values in the Play mode and parameter data values in the Edit mode, and to save data that has been edited, the YES button is used to confirm the save operation.

4 [DEC/NO] (see page 11, 17)

Decreases (DEC) edit number values in the Play mode and parameter data values in the Edit mode, and when confirmation of the save operation of edited data is requested, the NO button cancels the save operation.

POWER ON/ OFF DC IN

FOOT

CONTROLLER/SWITCH MIDI

5432 OUTIN WX IN

5 [MEMORY EDIT] (see page 11, 16)

Enters the Memory Edit mode and selects edit parameters.

6 [FC EDIT] (see page 22)

Enters the Foot Controller Edit mode and selects edit parameters.

7 [WRITE/EXIT] (see page 11, 17)

Exits the Edit mode and returns to the Normal control mode. At this time it is necessary to press the [INC/ YES] button or [DEC/NO] button to either confirm or cancel the data overwrite operation.

8 [FUNCTION] Foot switch (see page 6)

Switches between Program Change Memory and Function Memory when in the Normal Mode. In the Mix Mode, switches between Mix mode and Function Memory.

* When the lamp above the [FUNCTION] foot switch

is lit, the MFC10 is in Function Memory.

Nomenclature

MIDI WX NORMAL — MIX

FUNCTION

# @

■ Rear Panel

@ [FUNCTION NORMAL — MIX] Switch

(see page 8, 19)

Selects the mode that the MFC10 is to be operated in, Normal mode or Mix mode.

# [MIDI — WX] Switch

Selects whether MIDI data is received via the WX jack or the MIDI IN jack.

$ [WX IN] Jack

A Yamaha Wind MIDI Controller WX7/11 can be directly connected to this jack. (The MFC10 supplies electric power to the WX7/11, so the BT-7 Power Box is not needed.)

% [MIDI IN/OUT] Jacks (see page 27)

Using a MIDI cable, external MIDI devices can be connect to the MFC10.

^ [FOOT CONTROLLER/SWITCH 2-5] Jacks

(see page 22)

These jacks allow the connection of up to 4 optional foot controllers or foot switches to the MFC10. The connected foot controllers or foot switches can be used to control MIDI data in the same manner as the onboard foot controller.

9 [1]-[0] Foot switch (see page 9, 12)

Selects Memory Numbers.

0 [x10] Foot switch (see page 9, 12)

Select the 100's or 10's digit.

! Onboard Foot Controller (see page 22)

The Foot Controller can be used to transmit control changes, after touch, pitch bend, etc., to external MIDI devices.

& [DC IN] Jack (see page 3)

Connect the power adaptor here to supply the MFC10 with power.

* [POWER ON/OFF] Switch (see page 8)

Turns the MFC10’s power on or off.

User Memo Sticker

The supplied User Memo Sticker can be applied next to the number plate above each foot switch to write memos on.

MFC10 Functions

When a foot switch is pressed, MIDI data (program changes/function data) stored in the MFC10’s internal memory is transmitted to external MIDI devices.

• Program Change Data Progr am change data transmitted from the MFC10 can select voices, etc., on other MIDI de vices. Bank select data can be transmitted along with program change data as well.

• Function Data The MFC10 can transmit the following function data to control other MIDI devices.

• NOTE ON/OFF (90-9F)

• CONTROL CHANGE (b0-bF)

• PROGRAM CHANGE (C0-CF)

• SONG SELECT (F3)

• START (FA)

• CONTINUE (Fb)

• STOP (FC)

• SECTION CONTROL (F0)

• TEMPO CONTROL (Ft)

* Values in parentheses are shown in the display.

■ 2 Modes................................................................................................

The MFC10’s foot switches can be set to operate in one of two modes (Normal Mode/Mix Mode). Use the

[FUNCTION NORMAL — MIX] switch on the rear panel to set the mode the MFC10 will operate in. (see page 5, 8, 19)

How the foot switches operate in each mode is further explained below.

• NORMAL mode

[In this mode, Program Change Memory and Function Memory are independent of each other.]

FUNCTION

NORMAL — MIX

Program change memory

(128 types)

STATUS

BANK MSB/MAX

DATA/CTRL

BANK LSB/MIN TOGGLE ON-OFF

DEC

INC

MEMORY

WRITE

/NUMBER OF PGM

±10

/NO

/YES

EDITFCEDIT

/EXIT

Function lamp is off

Switch

Function memory

(100 types)

STATUS

BANK MSB/MAX

DATA/CTRL

BANK LSB/MIN TOGGLE ON-OFF

DEC

INC

MEMORY

/NUMBER OF PGM

±10

/NO

/YES

EDITFCEDIT

Function lamp is lit

WRITE /EXIT

• MIX mode

[In this mode, Program Change Memory and Function Memory are mixed.]

FUNCTION

NORMAL — MIX

Upper level foot switches [6]-[0]

Function memory (5 types)

STATUS DATA/CTRL

F06

F00

BANK MSB/MAX BANK LSB/MIN TOGGLE ON-OFF /NUMBER OF PGM

MFC10 Functions

DEC

INC

MEMORY

WRITE

±10

/NO

/YES

EDITFCEDIT

/EXIT

Program change memory

(5 x 5 types)

Lower level foot switches [1]-[5]

11 15

31 35

41 45

51 55

• To access all 100 (F00-F99) Function Memory types, press the [FUNCTION] switch, and it’s lamp will light.

• In the MIX mode, Program Change memory (25 memories) is stored and played independent of Program Change memory in the NORMAL mode.

■ Foot Controller Settings.....................................................................

Sets parameters for the onboard Foot Controller and the external Foot Controllers 2-5. (see page 22)

■ All Memory MIDI Channel Number Assign........................................

The settings for all MIDI channels, in all assigned memories, can be set to the same MIDI channel. (see page 24)

■ Bulk Dump ...........................................................................................

Internal data for the Normal mode Program Change Memory, the Mix mode Program Change Memory, and

Function Memory and Foot Controller Memory (1-5) can be transmitted via MIDI OUT. (see page 25)

Normal Mode

Both Program Change Memory and Function Memory can be accessed in the Normal Mode.

Program Change Memory

Function Memory

Press the [FUNCTION] to switch between Program Change Memory and Function Memory.

There are 128 memory allocations for Program Change data. By selecting a memory number, its stored program change is transmitted to external devices via the MIDI OUT terminal.

There are 100 memory allocations for Function data (control change etc.). By selecting a memory number, its stored function data is transmitted to external devices via the MIDI OUT terminal.

Press the [POWER ON/OFF] switch on the rear panel to turn the power on.

Set the [FUNCTION NORMAL—MIX] switch on the rear panel to the [NORMAL] position.

Press [FUNCTION] to switch between Program Change Memory (see page 9) and Function Memory (see page 12).

• Program Change Memory (128 types)

001 128

Function lamp is off.

POWER

ON/ OFF

FUNCTION

NORMAL — MIX

• Function Memory (100 types)

F00 F99

Function lamp is lit.

Normal Mode

Program Change Memory

If FUNCTION lamp is lit, press [FUNCTION], so that the lamp is off, and Program Change Memory

is enabled.

Program Change Memory transmits MIDI channel numbers 1-16 and program change data (001-128)

that are stored in memory.

There are 128 memory allocations in which Program Change data can be saved. Also, Bank

Select data (00=MSB, 20=LSB) can be transmitted along with Program Change data.

• Press [FUNCTION] to enable Function Memory (the FUNCTION lamp lights).

■ Program Change Memory Control (Transmit) ..................................

Program changes and bank select data are transmitted when a memory number is selected with the [1]-[0]

and [x10] foot switches. A total of 128 (001-128) memory allocations are available for storing such data.

Select a Memory Number

[1]-[0], [x10] foot switches

To change or select the 1's digit.

Press one of the [1]-[0] foot switches.

STATUS DATA/CTRL

BANK MSB/MAX BANK LSB/MIN TOGGLE ON-OFF /NUMBER OF PGM

DEC

INC

MEMORY

8.8.8

±10

/NO

/YES

084

EDITFCEDIT

WRITE

/EXIT

081

Example: To change the current memory number

084 to 081 press [1] once.

To change and select both the 10's and 1's digits.

Press [x10]. (The 10's digit of the LED

flashes indicating input standby.) Press [1]-[0], to select the 10's digit value. (The 1's digit flashes indicating input standby.)

Once again press [1]-[0] to select the 1's digit

value.

023 082

Example: To change the current Memory Number

023 to 082, press [x10], [8], and [2] in that order.

Normal Mode

To change and select all digits.

Press [x10] two times.

If the 100's digit value is 1, it will change to 0, if it is 0 it will change to 1. (The 10's digit flashes indicating input standby.)

Press [1]-[0], to select the 10's digit value. (The 1's digit flashes indicating input standby.)

Once again, press [1]-[0] to select the 1's digit value.

■ Program Change Memory Edit...........................................................

048 126

Two times

Example: To change the current Memory Number 048 to

126, press [x10], [X10], [2], [6] in that order.

• When [x10] is pressed twice, the 100's digit value will alternate between 1 and 0.

• Attempting to select the number 000, will result in 001 being selected. Also, inputting any value above 128 will result in 128 being selected.

The following 4 types of MIDI data can be transmitted with Program Change Memory.

The transmitting Channel Number and MIDI data can be stored to individual Memory Numbers.

• STATUS

C0 CF

Cn (n=MIDI channel numbers 1-16) assigns the MIDI channel for voice selection. The number is shown in hexadecimal.

C0 Channel 1 C1 Channel 2 C2 Channel 3 C3 Channel 4

• DATA/CTRL

C4 Channel 5 C5 Channel 6 C6 Channel 7 C7 Channel 8

C8 Channel 9 C9 Channel 10 CA Channel 11 Cb Channel 12

001 128

Sets program numbers (voice numbers 001-128) for transmission. Refer to the owner's manual of the receiving device for details on voice assignments. Refer to a GM voice map for the 128 voice allocations of GM MIDI devices.

CC Channel 13 Cd Channel 14 CE Channel 15 CF Channel 16

• BANK MSB (Bank Select MSB)

• BANK LSB (Bank Select LSB)

Bank select numbers are used to access voices other than the 128 voices normally available in MIDI devices and GM devices. Program change data and bank select data (BANK MSB/ LSB:off, 000-127) must be transmitted together to access these voices. Refer to the owner's manual of the receiving device for specific information on bank select data.

000oFF 127

• The default settings for each memory (001-128) is as follows. STATUS=C0 (Channel Number 1), DATA/CTRL=001-128 (same as the memory number), BANK MSB/MAX=off, BANK LSB/MIN=off.

How to Edit Memory

If the FUNCTION lamp is lit, press [FUNCTION], so that the

lamp is off, and Program Change Memory is enabled.

Select the Memory Number to be edited (see page 9). Press [MEMORY EDIT] to edit to begin editing that Memory Number. (The lamp above that foot switch and the STATUS

lamp will flash.)

Press [MEMORY EDIT] to cycle through the 4 edit param- eters (the selected parameter’s light will flash).

• TOGGLE ON-OFF/NUMBER OF PGM can not be

selected from Program Change Memory.

Normal Mode

MEMORY

EDIT

MEMORY

EDIT

STATUS

DATA/CTRL BANK MSB/MAX BANK LSB/MIN

TOGGLE ON-OFF /NUMBER OF PGM

STATUS settings DATA/CONTROL settings BANK MSB settings BANK LSB settings

Use [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] to edit the parameter. Press [INC/YES] to increase the value shown in the LED

display by 1, press [DEC/NO] to decrease the value by 1. By holding a button, values will continuously increase or de-

crease. Hold the [INC/YES] button and press the [DEC/NO] button

and the value shown in the LED display will increase by 10. Repeatedly press [DEC/NO] to continue increasing the value

by 10. Hold the [DEC/NO] button and press the [INC/YES] button

and the value shown in the LED display will decrease by 10. Repeatedly press [INC/YES] to continue decreasing the value

by 10.

After the desired parameters have been edited in steps 2 and 3, press [WRITE/EXIT]. The Memory Number shown in the LED display will flash. (The flashing number indicates confirmation is necessary to proceed or cancel saving of the

edited data.)

• If data has not been edited, the Memory Number will not flash and the MFC10 will return to its normal control mode.

DEC /NO

±10

DEC /NO

INC

/YES

INC

/YES

±10

WRITE

/EXIT

001 128

128 001

INC

/YES

INC

/YES

Increase by 10

Decrease by 10

007

Press [INC/YES], to save the edited data to the current Memory Number, The MFC10 will return to its normal control

mode. Press [DEC/NO] to cancel the save operation of the edited

data. At this time the memory will revert to its pre-edited contents.

• Another Memory Number from the same bank (10’s digit bank) can be easily edited by pressing [1] - [0] without exiting from the edit mode. You must execute or cancel the save operation for the currently edited data (the current Memory Number will flash) before proceeding to edit the new number. Use [INC/YES] to execute or [DEC/NO] to cancel the save operation. If data has not been edited, the Memory Number will not flash and the newly selected Memory Number will be shown in the display.

DEC /NO

±10

INC

/YES

INC

/YES

Normal Mode

Function Memory

Press [FUNCTION], the FUNCTION lamp will light, and Function Memory is enabled. Function Memory stores and transmits MIDI data such as note on/off, control change, program

change, song select, start, continue, stop, etc., in its memory.

There are 100 (F00-F99) memory allocations in which Function Data can be saved.

• Press [FUNCTION] to enable to Program Change Memory. (The FUNCTION lamp is off.)

■ Function Memory Control (Transmit)................................................

Function data is transmitted when a Memory Number is selected using the [1]-[0] and [x10] foot switches. A total

of 100 (F00-F99) memory allocations are available for storing such data.

Select a Memory Number

To change and select the 1's digit.

Press one of the [1]-[0] foot switches.

To change and select both the 10's and 1's digits.

Press the [x10] foot switch. (The 10's digit of

the LED flashes indicating input standby.) Press [1]-[0], to select the 10's digit value. (The 1's digit flashes indicating input standby.)

Once again press [1]-[0] to select the 1's digit

value.

F84

Example: To change the Memor y Number “F84” to “F81”

press the [1] foot switch once.

F81

F23 F47

Example: To change the Memor y Number “F23” to “F47”,

press [x10], [4], [7] in that order.

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