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American DJ
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FC 400
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4 WAY FOOT CONTROLLER
USER'S MANUAL
Please read before use
English
Contents
Features 1
General Instructions 2
1. Overview 3
1.1 Top Front 3
1.2 Back View 4
2. Operation Guide 5
2.1 Chase Mode 5
2.1.1 Program Mode 5
2.1.2 Auto/Music Mode 5
2.1.3 Speed Mode 6
2.1.4 Fade Time Mode 6
2.1.5 Master Dimmer Mode 6
2.1.6 Scene Mode 7
2.2 Scene Channel Dimmer Mode 7
2.3 Full On 7
2.4 Stand By 8
2.5 MIDI Operation 8
2.5.1 MIDI Channel Setting 8
2.5.2 MIDI Implementation 8
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American DJ
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4 WAY FOOT CONTROLLER
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Technical Specifications 9
Improvement and changes to
this manual, specifications
and design, may be made at
any time without prior notice.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Features
Thank you for purchasing this ADJ product.
This product features include:
4 DMX channels
20 built-in programs with Auto or Music mode
The chase of programs of fade in or out within 0-60 seconds
12 scenes under manual control
Built-in microphone or line in music signals
Master dimmer over the chase of programs
Full on & Stand By
MIDI control over the programs, scenes, Full On and Stand By
Power failure memory
Every effort has been made to design dependability, reliability and comfort
into each unit. New products are being designed constantly to meet the
needs of both entertainment and the lighting industry. We welcome your
comments about our product and services.
It is both a privilege and a pleasure serving you.
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General Instructions
Please read through this operating instructions before installing or using
your new product. After you have finished reading the instructions, put
them away in a safe place for future reference.
Safe and Efficient Use
This product must be earthed.
Do not make any inflammable liquids, water or metal objects
enter the unit.
Take care not to damage the power cord.
No user serviceable parts inside, do not attempt repairs.
In the event of a malfunction(burning smell, etc.), immediately
stop operation, disconnect the power supply plug, and consult
authorized service personnel.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to
rain or moisture.
Product Care
This product is intended for indoor use only.
Unplug the power plug from the sockets when not using the
unit for extended period.
Do not use the unit in places subject to excessive humidity,
vibration or bumps.
Place this unit in a stable location.
Do not dismantle or modify the unit.
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1. Overview
1.1 Top Front
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MODE
CHASE
DISPLAY
FUNCTION
PROGRAM
A4
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2
3
4
PROGRAM OR AUDIO
SPEED
FADE TIME
UP
MASTER DIMMER
SCENE
STAND BY
INDICATOR
DOWN
MODE
+
STAND BY
SEC.
MIDI CHANNEL
HOLD
3
SCENE CHANNEL
DIMMER
SE.S
(SE.S
SE.S
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(PRESS)
PRESS
FLASH
FULL ON
HOLD
2
SEC.
SEC.
FULL ON SCENE
STAND BY
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STAND BY
HOLD
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MODE
UP
DOWN
FULL ON SCENE
SCENE
FLASH
STAND BY
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1. Mode Pedal:
Press to activate the functions of chase, MIDI channel
and channel dimmer.
2. Up Pedal:
Press to advance the selections.
3. Down Pedal:
4. Flash Pedal:
Press to descend the selections.
Press to activate Flash function. Holding down this
pedal for two seconds activates full on scene.
Press to activate Stand by function. Holding down
this pedal for two seconds activates Scene 12.
5. Stand By Pedal:
6. 4-digit Segment Display:Shows the current function state.
7. 2-digit Segment Display:Shows the reading value of current function.
8. Channel LEDs:
9. Stand By LED:
Shows the current activity of relevant channel.
Indicates the Stand by function.
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1. Overview
1.2 Back View
AUDIO IN
MIDI
DMX OUTPUT
1=Ground
2=Data+
3=Data-
1=Ground
2=Data-
3=Data+
POWER INPUT
AC 120V~ 60Hz, 0.35A
POWER
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DISCONNECT INPUT POWER
BEFORE OPENING
Polarity Select
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0.1V~1Vpp
1/4" mono jack
N'OUVREZ PAS..RISQUE DE CHOCELECTRIQUE
WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
OUT
IN
THRU
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Fuse: F0.315A 5x20mm (internal).
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1. Power Input:
2. Power Switch:
3. Audio Input:
AC 120V~60Hz, 0.35A.
This switch turns the main power on or off.
This 1/4" mono jack accepts a line input music
signals within 0.1V-1Vpp.
4. MIDI In/Out/Thru:
5. DMX Output:
MIDI ports for connection to a sequencer or
MIDI device.
This connector sends 4 DMX channels output
to the DMX fixture or DMX pack.
6. DMX Polarity Select:
Move to select DMX polarity.
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2. Operation Guide
Turn the power on, this unit will return to the function state of last time
automatically.
This unit has 12 scenes, each consists of 4 DMX channels. Each time
this unit can send one scene.
2.1 Chase Mode
2.1.1 Program Mode
Press the Mode pedal to activate Program mode,
the 4-digit Segment Display shows
PROG
Press Up or Down pedal to select any of
the 20 built-in programs to chase, the 2-digit
Segment Display shows the current program.
01-16 represents 1-16 programs, and A1-A4
represents 4 auto programs.
2.1.2 Auto/Music Mode
Press the Mode pedal several times until
the 4-digit Segment Display shows
auto
When "AUTO" appears, it is in Auto mode,
Or
the programs chase with set speed and fade
time. When " MUSI" appears, it is in Music
mode, the programs chase according to the
music rhythms.
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2. Operation Guide
2.1.3 Speed Mode
Press the Mode pedal several times until
the 4-digit Segment Display shows
In Speed mode, press Up/Down pedal to
adjust chase speed. A value of 01 gives the
slowest speed, and the value of 99 gives the
fastest speed.
2.1.4 Fade Time Mode
Press the Mode pedal several times until
the 4-digit Segment Display shows
In Fade Time mode, press Up/Down pedal to
adjust fade time from instant to 60 seconds.
When "00" appears in the 2-digit Segment
Display, the programs will fade in or out instantly.
When "60" appears, the programs will fade in or
out in 60 seconds.
2.1.5 Master Dimmer Mode
Press the Mode pedal several times until
the 4-digit Segment Display shows
In Master Dimmer mode, press Up/Down pedal to
adjust the intensity of the chase of programs.
When "00" appears in the 2-digit Segment Display,
all channels of the programs will be fully off.
When "FF" appears, all channels of the programs will
be fully on.
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2. Operation Guide
2.1.6 Scene Mode
Press the Mode pedal several times until the
4-digit Segment Display shows
In Scene mode, press Up/Down pedal to select
the scene.
2.2 Scene Channel Dimmer Mode
Press and hold down the Mode pedal 3 seconds
until the 4-digit Segment Display shows
SE.S
Press Up/Down pedal to adjust the intensity of
channel 1 for the current scene. Once the intensity
is set, press Mode pedal to select channel 2, then
adjust the intensity for the channel. 00 will give the
lowest intensity, and FF will give full intensity.
Repeat the above steps until all four channels
are set. Press and hold down the Mode pedal 3
seconds to deactivate this mode.
2.3 Full On
Press the Full On pedal, all channel LEDs will be fully on, all channel
will be full output. Release this pedal deactivates this function and
return to normal mode.
Press and hold down the Full On pedal 2 seconds, scene 11 is activated.
Press this pedal again to leave this scene and return to normal mode.
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2. Operation Guide
2.4 Stand By
Press the Stand By pedal, the Stand By LED will flash, all channel will
be zero output. Press this pedal again to leave mode and return to
normal mode.
Press and hold down this pedal 2 seconds, scene 12 is activated.
Press this pedal again to leave this scene and return to normal mode.
2.5 MIDI Operation
2.5.1 MIDI Channel Setting
Press the Mode and Stand By pedals at a time,
the 4-digit Segment Display shows
ch
Press Up/Down pedal to select the MIDI channel
within 01-16.
Press the Mode pedal to leave this mode.
2.5.2 MIDI Implementation
This unit will send and receive Note On and Note Off data according
to the following table:
Note Number
Function
Mode pedal
Up pedal
22
23
24
25
26
Down pedal
Full On pedal
Stand By pedal
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3. Technical Specifications
Power Input ................................................... AC 120V~60Hz, 0.35A
DMX Output ............................................ 3-pin female XLR socket
Audio Input ....................................... 0.1V-1Vpp by 1/4" mono jack
Dimensions ...........................................................444x195x65mm
Weight..................................................................................... 3.2Kg
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American DJ
24-004-0552
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.americandj.com
Rev 1.0 Feb., 2001
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