Introduction; Before You Get Started; The User's Manual; Control Elements - Behringer FCB1010 User Manual

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MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER FCB1010 User Manual

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.
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The following user's manual is intended to familiarize you with the
unit's control elements, so that you can master all the functions.
After having thoroughly read the user's 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.
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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.
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To assure optimal protection of your FCB1010 during use or transport,
we recommend utilizing a carrying case.
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Please always use the original packaging to avoid damage due to
storage or shipping.
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Never let unsupervised children play with the FCB1010 or with
its packaging.
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Please dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally-
friendly fashion.
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.
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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!
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If you alter the unit's voltage, you must change the fuse accordingly.
The correct value of the fuse needed can be found in the
chapter "Specifications".
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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.
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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. The unit shall always be connected to a mains socket
outlet with a protective earthing connection.
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
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 user's manual

The user's 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 behringer.com, where you'll find additional
information on mixing consoles, effects units and dynamic processors.

1.3 Control elements

1.3.1 Front panel
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Fig. 1.1: Front panel control elements
(1) 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).
(2) 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).
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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.
(3) EXPRESSION PEDAL A. Allows you to change controller values continuously.
In programming mode, the pedal is used for data entry.
(4) EXPRESSION PEDAL B. Allows you to change controller values continuously.
(5) STATUS LEDs. The yellow LEDs display the current status of the PRESET
programming or GLOBAL CONFIGURATION functions.
(6) LED DISPLAY. Informs you about the currently selected BANK/PRESET
number. In programming mode, it displays any value changes.
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