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Operation, Advanced Setup andTroubleshooting
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User’s Guide:
RC-1 Remote Control
Operation
The RC-1 does not provide selection or change of any individual
processing parameters within the 6200’s programs. It merely selects
and loads up to 11 sequential programs (plus DSP Bypass). Changes
to the 6200’s processing parameters must be made at the unit’s front
panel or by using the optional 6200 Designer software. There is no
button lockout or other security feature provided on the RC-1. If you
accidentally hit one of the buttons, you will accidentally change the
processing program on the 6200.
Push the button in the upper left corner of the RC-1. This is labeled
PROGRAM 1. The LED next to the push-button will light. Verify that
the 6200 has loaded program 1 on channel 1. The HOME screen on
the front of the 6200 will display “CH1:Program 1”. Push several other
buttons on the RC-1 and verify that the 6200 loads the corresponding
program. Please press only one button at a time.
You may write, in pencil please, your own identification for programs
1 through 11 on the spaces provided on the RC-1 Remote Control.
If you will faithfully use pencil, the names are easily erased when
changes become necessary. Ball-point pen markings can usually be
removed with denatured alcohol. Beware: unlike radio station staff,
names entered with permanent markers usually remain forever. A
wise alternate label might be some sort of stick-ons produced by a
label making machine.
Note: BYPASS (PROGRAM 0), in the lower right corner of the RC-1,
invokes the DSP Bypass function of the 6200. This can be used as a
quick way to A/B before and after processing (EQ, compression, etc.)
or to simply bypass the DSP functions. This bypass still utilizes the
A/D and D/A stages of the 6200. For a true hardware relay bypass,
see the following section.
Advanced Setup/Operation
NEED A LONGER CABLE?:
The RC-1 uses a shielded cable of seven #22 gauge wires. You may
build a longer cable, or an extension cable, with 7-pin DIN connectors
and shielded 7-conductor cable. If you build your own remote cable
of a length longer, or shorter, than the one supplied, both connectors
will be male. If you choose to build an extension cable for the RC-1,
please use one male and one female 7-pin DIN connector. Pin #1
connects to pin #1 on the opposite end. Pin #2 connects to
pin #2, etc. Symetrix does not offer extension cables, or cables of
different lengths.
AN RC-1 FOR EACH 6200 CHANNEL:
As you may know, the 6200 is a two channel device and each of those
channels can operate independently providing two discreet proces-
sors in one box. Unfortunately, there is only one MIDI/RC-1 jack on the
6200. So, if you would like to have multiple RC-1’s (or MIDI devices)
connected to the 6200, a third device will be required. The prime ex-
ample is where one RC-1 controls channel 1 of the 6200 and another
RC-1 controls channel 2. The third device required is known as a MIDI
merge box. They are essentially mixers for MIDI data streams with
multiple MIDI inputs and one output. Using a MIDI merge box will
require you to power the RC-1’s locally via their 9 VDC inputs as de-
scribed on the previous page. Most MIDI devices do not have the 7-pin
jack that the RC-1 does, so power from the 6200 will not be possible.
NOTE: Symetrix does not make, sell, recommend or test MIDI merge
boxes. Please refer to your friendly dealer for any such products cur-
rently available.
AND MORE...
Refer to both the User’s Guide for the 6200 hardware and the online
help file for the 6200 Designer software for more operational setup
information dealing with MIDI Program offsets, channel designations,
etc.
Troubleshooting
The LEDs on the RC-1 do not light after a button is
pushed.
1.) The RC-1 is not receiving power. Are the DIN connectors firmly seated in their
sockets on the RC-1 and the 6200?
2.) Is the 6200 operating? The RC-1 takes its power from the 6200.
3.) If you use the RC-1 with a MIDI device other than the 6200, you must provide
an external 9 VDC power supply. This plugs in next to the remote control
cable on the RC-1.
An LED on the RC-1 lights after a button is pushed
but the 6200 does not select and load the requested
processing program.
1.) The RC-1 is not communicating with the 6200. Are the DIN connectors
firmly seated on each end of the cable?
2.) Has the 6200’s MIDI channel been changed to anything other
than Channel #1?
3.) Has your remote control cable been damaged?
The RC-1 loads any processing preset, #1 through #11,
except one.
For example: When you push the button for preset #5, the LED on
the RC-1 for preset #5 does not light and the 6200 does not switch to
preset #5. All other presets buttons operate properly.
1.) The switch for preset #5 (in this example) is broken or contaminated.
2.) Has anyone spilled a soft drink or coffee on the RC-1?
3.) The RC-1’s circuit board has been damaged by brute force.
The RC-1 loads all presets properly but one LED on
the RC-1 does not light when the corresponding button
is pushed.
1.) The LED is defective. Has it been broken or pushed down into the
RC-1 chassis?
