Behringer B-Control Fader BCF2000 User Manual
Behringer B-Control Fader BCF2000 User Manual

Behringer B-Control Fader BCF2000 User Manual

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User’s Manual
Version 1.1 July 2004

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual Version 1.1 July 2004...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/B-CONTROL ROTARY BCR2000 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    It is our philosophy to share our enjoyment with you, because 4.5 Settings in the global setup menu ........ 17 you are the most important member of the BEHRINGER team. 4.6 Additional functions ............17 With your highly competent suggestions for new products you’ve made a significant contribution to shaping our company and 5.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    You may also assignment using the LEARN procedure. 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.
  • Page 5: The Midi Standard

    B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/B-CONTROL ROTARY BCR2000 set filter frequency to CC 05 2.2 The MIDI standard set filter resonance to CC 06 (receive) The MIDI standard ( usical nstruments igital nterface) was developed in the early ’80s to make communication between set volume to CC 07 (receive) equipment from different manufacturers possible.
  • Page 6: Control Elements And Connections

    B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/B-CONTROL ROTARY BCR2000 3. CONTROL ELEMENTS AND Control Change Messages are some of the most “powerful” MIDI CONNECTIONS messages. Using them, a vast number of parameters and functions can be recalled and automated. Individual control elements (faders, In this chapter, we will describe various control elements of rotary dials, keys etc.) can be assigned to CC messages on your...
  • Page 7 B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/B-CONTROL ROTARY BCR2000 Fig. 3.1: The control surface of the B-CONTROLs Fig.3.2: The back of the BCF2000 (control elements coincide with the BCR2000) The connection to the mains is established using a standard CONTROLLER connector (BCF2000 only). Here, you can connection socket.
  • Page 8: Controls

    B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/B-CONTROL ROTARY BCR2000 4.1.1 USB modes Fig. 3.3: The footswitch connectors on the BCR2000 The USB connector is used for connecting to a computer with a compatible USB input. These are the MIDI connectors of your B-CONTROL. Depending on the operating mode, MIDI OUT B doubles as MIDI THRU.
  • Page 9 B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/B-CONTROL ROTARY BCR2000 Fig. 4.3: Routing and use in USB mode 3 Fig. 4.2: Routing and use in USB mode 2 This is surely the most often used “standard mode” with Your B-CONTROL sends MIDI data to the computer and computer applications.
  • Page 10: Stand-Alone Modes

    B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/B-CONTROL ROTARY BCR2000 Fig. 4.4: Application in USB mode 4 (expanded) 4.1.2 Stand-alone modes The stand-alone modes come into play when the B-CONTROL is not used as a USB-controller for controlling PC applications but as a pure MIDI controller. With all stand-alone modes, all MIDI connectors can be used simultaneously, and these modes differ only in how the data is transmitted on the MIDI outputs.
  • Page 11 B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/B-CONTROL ROTARY BCR2000 Fig. 4.6: Routing and use in stand-alone mode 1 Fig. 4.7: Routing and use in stand-alone mode 2 S-1 is probably the most frequently used standard operating Say you want to control just one sound generator from your mode among the stand-alone applications.
  • Page 12 B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/B-CONTROL ROTARY BCR2000 Fig. 4.8: Routing and use in stand-alone mode 3 In this mode, MIDI data from the BCF2000/BCR2000 is mixed with the data coming in at the MIDI input (merge function), but is exported exclusively on output A. Only control data of the B-CONTROL is available at output B.
  • Page 13: X93;Play” Mode Menu

    B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/B-CONTROL ROTARY BCR2000 Parameter feedback is enabled in all stand-alone modes. Other 4.2.3 Copying encoder groups stand-alone modes may cause undesirable MIDI loops. In stand- With this function you are able to copy an entire encoder group alone mode 3, the control data of your B-CONTROL is routed to within a preset.
  • Page 14 B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/B-CONTROL ROTARY BCR2000 Release EDIT; you are now in the EDIT mode. Using the push encoders, you can now assign MIDI commands to the selected control element. You will find all possible MIDI function in tables 4.1 and 4.2, including all The detailed EDIT functions are described in the following two accompanying explanations.
  • Page 15 B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/B-CONTROL ROTARY BCR2000 Tab. 4.2: Assignment of the push encoders in EDIT mode (CONTINUOUS types) modes are standard modes for value changes All settings in the EDIT mode are made by turning the push at NRPNs with high resolution. This is necessary with some encoders.
  • Page 16: Midi Messages

    B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/B-CONTROL ROTARY BCR2000 Just like “2d”, but when the value is 0, no LED lights up. button, the value sent will be increased each time by the preset amount selected here. If increment size is set to “10,” values 0, Bar display: when the value is changed, all LEDs light up 10, 20, 30 ...
  • Page 17: Settings In The Global Setup Menu

    B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/B-CONTROL ROTARY BCR2000 can also be set (release dynamic). Therefore, you can limit the modulation range (FX depth) using After Touch. MIDI Machine Control data is only assignable to button The operating modes are described in chapter 4.1. You can elements.
  • Page 18 B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/B-CONTROL ROTARY BCR2000 This function resets the most important MIDI data to their factory settings. Press EDIT and keep it pressed. Now press EXIT. The reset is performed as soon as you press EXIT. “PAnC” (for “Panic”) appears in the display.
  • Page 19: Appendix

    B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/B-CONTROL ROTARY BCR2000 5. APPENDIX Table 5.1: Standard MIDI Controller 4. APPENDIX...
  • Page 20: Specifications

    2,15 kg (4 ¾ lbs.) BCF2000 approx. 2,60 kg (5 ¾ lbs.) BEHRINGER is constantly striving to manintain the highest professional standards. As a result of these efforts, modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice. Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated.
  • Page 21: Warranty

    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 BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. BEHRINGER is a registered trademark.

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