User manual BEHRINGER BCF2000

[. . . ] B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000 B-CONTROL ROTARY BCR2000 ENGLISH Users Manual Version 1. 1 October 2004 B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/B-CONTROL ROTARY BCR2000 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: 1) Read these instructions. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified personnel. WARNING: The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. [. . . ] However, it can also be an effects unit that only receives program commands from the keyboard. This operating mode is also very useful when the data received by the second unit is undesired and could otherwise disrupt operation (e. g. to MIDI functions that cannot be switched off or the MIDI channel can not be changed). 4. OPERATION 11 B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/B-CONTROL ROTARY BCR2000 Stand Alone-Mode S-3: Stand Alone Mode S-4: 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. This way, you can control two MIDI devices from your B-CONTROL, but only the device connected at OUT A can additionally be played from the MIDI keyboard. If you want to daisy-chain two B-CONTROLs to jointly control several MIDI devices, you need to connect OUT A of the first B-CONTROL to MIDI IN of the second B-CONTROL. OUT A of the second B-CONTROL needs to be connected to the MIDI input of the effects unit. If additional MIDI devices need to be talked to, please connect the THRU port of one MIDI device to the IN port of the next MIDI device. This way, with different MIDI channel assignments, each MIDI device can be controlled from each one of the B-CONTROLs. If additional MIDI inputs are needed, then external MIDI merge boxes must be used. For example, if your sound module only has one MIDI IN connector, and you want to control if from several MIDI controllers and from a keyboard, you will need a 2-in/1-out merge box. If additional MIDI outputs are required, you will need external thru boxes. With more complex MIDI setups, thru boxes are preferred to using longer thru chains to prevent data transmission problems. If you dont require the response function during software control, you can connect as many BCF2000/BCR2000s as you want per MIDI. The last B-CONTROL in the chain is then connected to the MIDI IN input of your computer. This way, you can control nearly as many channels of a software mixer as you wish. However, keep in mind that all devices must share 16 MIDI channels. Fig. 4. 9: Routing and use in stand-alone mode 4 The Stand Alone mode S-4 is very similar to mode S-2, with the difference that the merge function is not available. This mode is ideally suited for connecting to the MIDI interface of a computer without a USB connector. The B-CONTROL routes the incoming data to the MIDI output B (THE THRU function). This way, parameter feedback is possible without the danger of creating a MIDI loop. [. . . ] Under the terms of this warranty, BEHRINGER shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a modification/adaptation. Free inspections and maintenance/repair work are expressly excluded from this warranty, in particular, if caused by improper handling of the product by the user. This also applies to defects caused by normal wear and tear, in particular, of faders, crossfaders, potentiometers, keys/buttons, tubes and similar parts. Damages/defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this warranty: s improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals. [. . . ]