Behringer B-Control Fader/Rotary BCF2000 - Manual (Page 4)

4 B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual
1. Introduction
The B-CONTROL is an extremely flexible control surface suitable for a wide array
of applications. Regardless of whether you want to intuitively control your
sequencer software with mixers, plug-ins and virtual instruments, or if you wish
to use its broad MIDI functions for controlling rack synthesizers, general MIDI
sound generators or effect processors, the B-CONTROL offers you tremendous
ease of use that leaves no wishes open.
To ensure the highest possible operating safety, our equipment is manufactured
according to the highest quality standards in the audio industry.
Additionally, we produce our equipment adhering to the ISO9000 certified
management system.
◊ 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 B-CONTROL was carefully packed at the assembly plant 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.
◊ Damaged equipment 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.
◊ To assure optimal protection of your B-CONTROL during use or
transport, we recommend utilizing a carrying case.
◊ Please always use the original packaging to avoid damage due to
storage or shipping.
◊ Never let unsupervised children play with the B-CONTROL or with
its packaging.
◊ 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 B-CONTROL on top of an amplifier or in the vicinity of a heater to avoid the
risk of overheating.
A power supply unit which meets the necessary safety requirements is enclosed
for connecting the B-CONTROL to the mains.
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 to assure unproblematic warranty
processing in the future. 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 System requirements
For USB operation:
Up-to-date Windows PC or MAC with a USB connection
◊ The B-CONTROL supports WINDOWS XP and MAC OS X “USB MIDI
compatibility”. Soon, you will be able to download drivers for
other operating systems, for multi unit support, new presets
as well as a WINDOWS editor software free of charge. Just click
behringer.com to get it for free.
◊ The BCF2000 / BCR2000 can also be operated stand-alone without a
PC as a pure MIDI controller. Software control via MIDI is also possible,
provided your computer has a MIDI interface.
1.3 Online registration
Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase
by visiting http://behringer.com and read the terms and conditions of our
warranty carefully.
Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is our intention to have it
repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty service, please contact
the BEHRINGER retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your
BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may directly contact
one of our subsidiaries. Corresponding contact information is included in the
original equipment packaging (Global Contact Information/European Contact
Information). Should your country not be listed, please contact the distributor
nearest you. A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our website
(http://behringer.com).
Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair
claims more quickly and efficiently.
Thank you for your cooperation!
2. Introduction to MIDI
2.1 MIDI control for beginners
Application possibilities for both B-CONTROL models, the BCF2000 and
the BCR2000, are truly wide-ranging. We’ll start with a couple of general
explanations and examples that should quickly let you get a good understanding
of MIDI basics.
What exactly does the B-CONTROL do?
Simply put, this a remote control for all kinds of MIDI equipment. Using the faders
(BCF2000 only), encoders (infinitely variable rotary controls) and keys, an entire
array of control functions can be performed. Adjusting these parameters, you can
control various functions of external (hardware or software) equipment in real
time. For example, countless software mixers, sound generators or effects can
be remotely controlled. With these software applications, you are dealing with
simulations of “real” equipment in your computer, whereby they are visually
represented on the computer screen, while the computer takes over the function
of replicating their respective functions.