Page 1: ...G MINOR MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER USERS MANUAL ...
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Page 3: ...Change Mode 8 Control Change 10 Setup Mode 11 The Tuner Mode 15 Appendix Daisy Chaining Several G Minors 16 Technical Specifications 17 Important Safety Instructions 18 Certificate of Conformity 20 MIDI Implementation 21 G Minor G Force 22 TC Electronic Sindalsvej 34 DK 8240 Risskov tcdk tcelectronic com English version Rev 2 1 SW V 1 00 Prod No 606103211 ...
Page 4: ...nd off via MIDI Control Changes Select presets via Program Changes Mute the Outputs for silent tuning Switch channels on your combo or preamp via the G Major Relay Switch function Use the Preset level function on the G Major e g for instant change of level for solos etc Any other functions that are controlled via a MIDI CC or a Program Change command Furthermore several G Minors can be daisy chain...
Page 5: ...5 G MINOR OVERVIEW SQUARE SWITCH UP SWITCH MIDI OUT SELECT SWITCH 9V DC IN MIDI IN DOWN SWITCH ...
Page 6: ...ment display of the G Minor changes indication according to the G Minor operation mode Detailed explanations will follow UP Switch Various functions but in general the UP switch is used to step up in program numbers or send a pre programmed Control Change value DOWN Switch Various functions but in general the DOWN switch is used to step down in program numbers or send a pre programmed Control Chan...
Page 7: ... and other Effect specific parameters can be controlled A Setup Mode for all MIDI settings etc This mode is accessed from Off mode SELECT switch in middle position by pressing the UP or DOWN switch while turning the G Minor on Tuning mode can be accessed from both Control Change mode and Program Change mode It allows you to have a Tuner visible in the G Minor pedal but only when hooked up with a G...
Page 8: ...rogram number Offline Offline mode is selected when the display is blinking You can scroll through presets by pressing the UP or DOWN switch Once you have found the desired preset number press SQUARE to activate recall the preset The displayed preset number will then be steady Example You want to go from preset 2 to 5 without recalling activating presets 3 and 4 on the way to 5 With preset 2 activ...
Page 9: ...n this manual Program Change mode and Tap Tempo function Tap the SQUARE switch consecutively in the tempo of the song you are playing If the connected Guitar processor is a G Major the tapped tempo will automatically be perceived as the Global Tempo If using a G Force the Tempo parameter must be setup to respond to CC 80 This is easily done via the I O Setup Control menu in the G Force using the l...
Page 10: ...Tuner access in Control Change Mode Pressing and holding the Square switch for approximately 1 second will cause muting of the G Major Outputs allowing you to tune your guitar silently The G Minor Tuner LEDs are always active but when the G Minor is in Tuner Mute mode the display will allow more accurate response of the tune of the currently played note Pressing any switch once will un mute the G ...
Page 11: ...he G Minor is now in Setup Mode The display now reads Ch indicating that you are about to setup on which MIDI channel the G Minor should send Use the UP and DOWN switch to select the G Minor sending MIDI channel Press the SQUARE switch to confirm your channel selection The display now reads C1 indicating that you are about to setup Controller 1 which we previously have referred to as the DOWN swit...
Page 12: ...w reads C2 indicating that you are about to setup Controller 2 which we previously have referred to as the UP switch Use the UP and DOWN switch to select which Control Change number you wish to send when pressing the UP switch Controller 2 Then press SQUARE to confirm The display now reads Ct indicating that you are about to setup the Controller type 12 SETUP MODE ...
Page 13: ...Connection is made when pressed and no connection is present when released An alternating type switch is a toggle switch When pressed once and released immediately the connection is held When repressed the switch is disconnected Press either the UP or the DOWN switch to switch between Momentary type indicated by Or the alternating type indicated by 13 SETUP MODE ...
Page 14: ...pprox 1 second to perform the factory reset All LEDs in the pedal will be lit when the Factory reset is performed To NOT perform the factory reset simply press SQUARE once when the display reads FAC Depending on the position of the MODE toggle switch on the back of the G Minor you are now either in Program Change mode or in Control Change mode 14 SETUP MODE ...
Page 15: ...de by pressing and holding the SQUARE switch for approximately 1 second the three dots in the lower half of the display will scroll with varying speed according to the distance to the closest note When the three digits scrolls to the right the note is too high When the three digits scrolls to the left the note is too low When the three digits and two triangular TUNER LEDs are steady the Input note...
Page 16: ...ect several G Minors in a daisy chain as illustrated above to increase the on the fly options If using e g two G Minors you could use one of them to send program changes for preset change and the other for activating deactivating a few effect blocks or tapping in a tempo ...
Page 17: ...2 Class B IEC 65 EN 60065 UL6500 and CSA E65 32 F to 122 F 0 C to 50 C 22 F to 167 F 30 C to 70 C Max 90 non condensing Dark color polycarbonate cover 3 x 7 Segment LED display 2 LED s for tuner Ø129 14 x 39 2 mm Ø5 08 x 1 54 G Minor 395 g 0 871 lb Adapter 120 V 182 g 0 401 lb Adapter 230 V 212 g 0 467 lb 9 V DC Adapter for 230 V or 120 V included 2 W 9 V DC 4 W 120 230 V 1 year 17 TECHNICAL SPECI...
Page 18: ...as two blades prongs and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Unplug th...
Page 19: ...eorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful How to identify and Resolve Ra...
Page 20: ...onic and related apparatus for household and similar general use EN 55103 1 Product family standard for audio video audio visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use Part 1 Emission EN 55103 2 Product family standard for audio video audio visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use Part 2 Immunity With reference to regulations in following ...
Page 21: ...Change O O Tap Tempo Ctrl 80 fixed Tuner Mute Ctrl 81 fixed Default In CC mode Down Switch Ctrl 82 Changed 0 127 Default In CC mode Up Switch Ctrl 83 Changed 0 127 Prog Change O O System Excl O O Common Song Pos X X Song Sel X X Tune X X System real time Clock X X Commands X X Aux Messages Local ON OFF X X All Notes OFF X X Active Sense X X Reset X X O YES Mode 1 OMNI ON POLY Mode 2 OMNI ON MONO X...
Page 22: ...FORCE Specifically for operating the G Minor with the G Force The functions described below requires G Force software 2 04 or higher Please contact you local dealer or TC Electronic for information on how to upgrade your current G Force software if necessary MODEL G MINOR LOAD INTO BANK PRESS ENTER BOARD FACTORY DEFAULTS Bypassing Effect Blocks The G Force effect blocks can be switched on off via ...
Page 23: ...ear in the menu line example 83 Tuner Mute The G Force Tuner can be shown in the G Minor display Connect MIDI Out on the G Minor to MIDI In on the G Force and MIDI Out on the G Force to MIDI in on the G Minor Press and hold the G Minor SQUARE switch for 1 second The Tuner is now activated The G Force can be set to mute the Outputs in Tuner mode if desired This is done in the menu appearing when yo...
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