American DJ FC 400 manual

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  • Page 1

    Please read before use USER'S MANUAL English 4 WA Y FOOT CONTROLLER TM - FC 400 American DJ R[...]

  • Page 2

    Contents Features 1 General Instructions 2 1. Overview 3 2. Operation Guide 5 T echnical Specifications 9 1.1 T op Front 3 1.2 Back View 4 2.1 Chase Mode 5 2.1.1 Program Mode 5 2.1.2 Auto/Music Mode 5 2.1.3 Speed Mode 6 2.1.4 Fade Time Mode 6 2.1.5 Master Dimmer Mode 6 2.1.6 Scene Mode 7 2.2 Scene Channel Dimmer Mode 7 2.3 Full On 7 2.4 Stand By 8 [...]

  • Page 3

    Contents Features 1 General Instructions 2 1. Overview 3 2. Operation Guide 5 T echnical Specifications 9 1.1 T op Front 3 1.2 Back View 4 2.1 Chase Mode 5 2.1.1 Program Mode 5 2.1.2 Auto/Music Mode 5 2.1.3 Speed Mode 6 2.1.4 Fade Time Mode 6 2.1.5 Master Dimmer Mode 6 2.1.6 Scene Mode 7 2.2 Scene Channel Dimmer Mode 7 2.3 Full On 7 2.4 Stand By 8 [...]

  • Page 4

    Features Thank you for purchasing this ADJ product. This product features include: Every effort has been made to design dependability, reliability and comfort into each unit. New products are being designed constantly to meet the needs of both entertainment and the lighting industry. We welcome your comments about our product and services. It is bo[...]

  • Page 5

    Features Thank you for purchasing this ADJ product. This product features include: Every effort has been made to design dependability, reliability and comfort into each unit. New products are being designed constantly to meet the needs of both entertainment and the lighting industry. We welcome your comments about our product and services. It is bo[...]

  • Page 6

    1. Overview 1.1 T op Front 3 1. Mode Pedal: Press to activate the functions of chase, MIDI channel and channel dimmer. 2. Up Pedal: 3. Down Pedal: Press to descend the selections. 4. Flash Pedal: Press to activate Flash function. Holding down this pedal for two seconds activates full on scene. 5. Stand By Pedal: Press to activate Stand by function.[...]

  • Page 7

    1. Overview 1.1 T op Front 3 1. Mode Pedal: Press to activate the functions of chase, MIDI channel and channel dimmer. 2. Up Pedal: 3. Down Pedal: Press to descend the selections. 4. Flash Pedal: Press to activate Flash function. Holding down this pedal for two seconds activates full on scene. 5. Stand By Pedal: Press to activate Stand by function.[...]

  • Page 8

    2. Operation Guide 5 2.1 Chase Mode 2.1.1 Program Mode 2.1.2 Auto/Music Mode 2. Operation Guide 6 Press the Mode pedal to activate Program mode, the 4-digit Segment Display shows Press Up or Down pedal to select any of the 20 built-in programs to chase, the 2-digit Segment Display shows the current program. 01-16 represents 1-16 programs, and A1-A4[...]

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    2. Operation Guide 5 2.1 Chase Mode 2.1.1 Program Mode 2.1.2 Auto/Music Mode 2. Operation Guide 6 Press the Mode pedal to activate Program mode, the 4-digit Segment Display shows Press Up or Down pedal to select any of the 20 built-in programs to chase, the 2-digit Segment Display shows the current program. 01-16 represents 1-16 programs, and A1-A4[...]

  • Page 10

    7 8 2.1.6 Scene Mode 2.2 Scene Channel Dimmer Mode 2.4 Stand By 2. Operation Guide 2. Operation Guide Press the Mode pedal several times until the 4-digit Segment Display shows In Scene mode, press Up/Down pedal to select the scene. Press and hold down the Mode pedal 3 seconds until the 4-digit Segment Display shows Press Up/Down pedal to adjust th[...]

  • Page 11

    7 8 2.1.6 Scene Mode 2.2 Scene Channel Dimmer Mode 2.4 Stand By 2. Operation Guide 2. Operation Guide Press the Mode pedal several times until the 4-digit Segment Display shows In Scene mode, press Up/Down pedal to select the scene. Press and hold down the Mode pedal 3 seconds until the 4-digit Segment Display shows Press Up/Down pedal to adjust th[...]

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    24-004-0552 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Rev 1.0 Feb., 2001 Web site: www .americandj.com E-mail: support@americandj.com 3. T echnical Specifications Power Input ................................................... AC 120V~60Hz, 0.35A DMX Output ............................................ 3-pin female XLR socket Audio Input ................................[...]