BSS Audio FPC-800 User
Manual
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4 FPC-800 POWER UP
Power is provided by four AA cells, which should be installed into the rear of the
unit by releasing the two battery compartment cover screws. Please observe
correct polarity when fitting. Alkaline cells should provide an average life of 40
hours under normal use and the flashing battery low indicator light will advise
when the cells need changing. The FPC-800 internal memory will not be lost
during battery replacement provided it is not left without batteries for longer than
about one minute.
To switch the unit on, a jack plug must first be present in either one of the two
sockets marked FSK INPUT or FSK OUTPUT. This ensures that the unit cannot
be inadvertently left on when inside its’ storage case. Press and hold the
ON/CHECK button, releasing it as soon as the startup messages begin to
appear. After 30 seconds or so of disuse, the display will automatically switch
of, so saving battery power. To switch on again simply press the ON/CHECK
button.
In the unlikely event of a processor 'crash', where the unit becomes stuck. And
with garbage on the display, removing one of the batteries for a few seconds or
so will allow the unit to 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 at
the other end. Wiring convention is not important provided the screen is
terminated to pin 1 of the XLRs. One male XLR/RTS jack and one female
XLR/RTS jack lead are required for download, while one male XLR/RTS lack is
required for normal operation. For interlinking several TCS-804 units together in
a chain, normal male/female XLR leads are required.
Following download, it is also possible to operate the FPC-800 over a FM
wireless link giving total freedom of use for the remote control. Please refer to a
latter section for instructions on use.
The interface data link between TCS units and the FPC-800 is unidirectional, so
it is important that the remote unit be loaded with all the relevant data currently
held by each TCS unit to be remotely controlled. This is essential not only for the
current delay and level settings, but also for the STEREO and RELATIVE status
of the TCS-804. This is achieved by initiating a download routine before
commencing to use the unit.
If more than one TCS-804 is to be controlled, commence by 'daisy chaining'
each one together such that the FSK out socket on the rear panel is connected
to the FSK input socket on the rear panel of the next TCS unit, and so on.
