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BSS Audio                                                                                                     FPC-800 User

Manual

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1  INRODUCTION

The FPC-800 is a battery powered hand held remote control unit that will control
up to sixteen TCS-804 units by a standard 3 wire audio lead or by a FM radio
wireless system. In the latter case the user is then free to roam around an
auditorium unrestricted by cables.

The FPC-800 will allow adjustment and display of delay distances on all
outputs. In addition it can call up and access all 12 memories in each of sixteen
different TCS-804 units that are suitably interconnected by their rear panel
sockets. Output gain trims and output mutes are also accessible. Any stereo
linking or relative modes selected on any TCS-804 will be automatically
transferred to the remote during the download routine. In addition, a MEASURE
facility is included which, with the aid of a built in microphone, will automatically
measure the delay time necessary for auditorium distributed loudspeaker
clusters.

Please read this manual carefully to ensure that you receive the most benefit.

2  UNPACKING

As part of BSS Audios’ system of quality control, this product is carefully
checked before packing, to ensure flawless appearance.

After unpacking the unit, please inspect for any physical damage and retain the
shipping carton and all relevant packing materials for use should the unit need
returning.

Supplied with the FPC-800 and carrying case will be four AA size batteries, and
optionally the TCS-804 FSK interface module and replacement EPROM. If any
damage has occurred, please notify your dealer immediately, so that a written
claim for damages can be initiated. See the Warranty section of this manual.

Summary of Contents for FPC-800

Page 1: ...engineers to get to grips with the FPC 800 and obtain its maximum capability If you are new to BSS products we recommend that you begin at the start of the manual We welcome any comments or questions...

Page 2: ...ting 4 4 FPC 800 POWER UP 5 5 CONTROLS CONNECTIONS AND DOWNLOAD 5 6 TCS CONTROL 6 7 PARAMETER ADJUSTMENT 7 7 1 Delay distance 7 7 2 Level 7 7 3 Mute 7 7 4 Program store recall 7 8 FM RADIO LINK 8 9 MA...

Page 3: ...the remote during the download routine In addition a MEASURE facility is included which with the aid of a built in microphone will automatically measure the delay time necessary for auditorium distrib...

Page 4: ...secure with one of the screws Carefully plug the free end of the FSK interface ribbon cable into the vacant 14 way socket which is next to the temperature probe socket making sure that the red stripe...

Page 5: ...o reset properly 5 CONTROLS CONNECTIONS AND DOWNLOAD The FPC 8OO is connected to the TCS 804s by standard audio grade balanced line cables with 3 pin XLR connectors at one end and 0 25 RTS jack plugs...

Page 6: ...their SAFE mode to inhibit any front panel changes which would cause a mismatch between FPC 800 and the TCS 804 If download is accidentally initiated without any connection to the FSK INPUT socket of...

Page 7: ...a muted output is identified by the symbol on the display 7 3 Mute Use the SELECT switch to point to MUTE Those outputs that are muted will be identified by the green indicators above the delay butto...

Page 8: ...FSK output which is broadcast on the main POH stack The microphone in the FPC 8OO detects the onset of the tone and calculates the time delay and hence distance from the main POH stack to the FPC 800...

Page 9: ...s no THRU socket since the FSK interface has a soft thru feature which is completely automatic The FSK OUT of the master TCS 804 is connected to the FSK IN of the first slave and so on in a daisy chai...

Page 10: ...ion A TCS 804 fitted with the FSK interface will operate with the same control codes as for the standard MIDI interface with the following enhancements CONTROL CODE FUNCTION 8nH Download request F3H t...

Page 11: ...when the repair has been completed If the unit was purchased in the European Union you may as an alternative return the unit to any other BSS distributor in the European Union You should include a sta...

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