BSS Audio FCS-926 User manual

FCS - 926
FCS-920
USER’S MANUAL
PROFESSIONAL AUDIO
SIGNAL PROCESSING
AND
DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been tested andfound to comply with the
Cf following EuropeanStandardsfor Electromagnetic Compatibility.
EmissionSpecification
EN55013 1990 (Associatedequipment)
Immunity Specification
EN50082/1 1992
Mains Disturbance EN61000/3/2 1995
(RF Immunity, Fast
Transients and ESD)
For continued complianceensure that all input and output cables are wired
with cable screen connectedto pin
I of the XLR. The input XLR pin 1 on
BSS equipment is generally connectedto chassis via a capacitor to prevent
ground
loops whilst ensuring good emc compatibility.

FCS - 926 AND FCS - 920 VARICURVE SYSTEM
DUAL C H A N N E L , 12 BANK
PARAMETRIC EQUAL I SER - AN ALY SER
USER'S MANUAL
This manual is provided to assist sound engineers, installers and consultants to fully understandthe
FCS-926/920, and to benefit from it's full capability.
The information
is structured under a series of broad headings for easy access. So where possiblewithin each
section:
* The most immediate informationappears at the head of each section under the main title.
* As you read further into each subsequent section, more detailed specific information is given.
Should you have any comments or questions about applying the
FCS-926/920 within your application, please
write to us at the address inthe warranty section.
v1.3
6 February 1995
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disclosure ofpart or whole to a thirdparty, withoutprior written authorisation, is in violation ofthe European Copyright Convention.
All reproduction and copying, other than for the legal owner's personal use,
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION TITLE
1 .O FEATURES AND FACILITIES
2.0 UNPACKING
3.0 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
4.0 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
4.1 FCS
- 926 Front Panel
4.2 FCS
- 926 Rear Panel
4.3 FCS
- 920 Front Panel
4.4 FCS
- 920 Rear Panel
5.0 MAINS POWER
5.1 Voltage Setting
5.2 Safety Earthing
5.3 AC Fusing
6.0 POWERING
UP
7.0 AUDIO CONNECTIONS
7.1 BalancedWiring
7.2 Unbalanced Wiring
7.3 Ground LoopControl
8.0 USINGTHE
FCS - 926
8.1 IconsDescription
8.2 Graphics Screen
8.3 Channel Selection
8.4 Filter Selection
8.5 View Mode
8.6 ProgramMemories
8.7 Compare
8.8 Resetting Filters
8.9
EQ Bypass
8.1
0 Noise Optimisation
9.0 UTILITY
MENU
9.1 MenuAccess
9.2 InputGain
9.3 Program Lock
9.4 Peak Fix
9.5 Memory Crossfade
9.6 Screen Viewing Angle
9.7 Screen Brightness
9.8 12 Band Mode
9.9
Midi Channel
9.1
0 Midi TransmitMode
9.1
1 Midi Dump
9.12 Security Lockout
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10.0 USINGTHE REAL TIME ANALYSER
10.1 MenuAccess
10.2 SwitchingOn
10.3 Gain Setting
10.4 Display Decay Rate
10.5 DisplayResponse
10.6 Source Selection
10.7 ProgramMemories
10.8 Auto
EQ Mode
10.9 Add Curve Mode
10.1
0 Room Curve Mode
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.O NOTES ON USINGTHE FCS - 920
12.0 MIDIIMPLEMENTATION
12.1 Midi ImplementationChart
12.2 Parameter Numbers
13.0 SPECIFICATION
14.0 SPARES ORDERING
15.0 WARRANTY
16.0 APPENDIX
16.1 Chassis
/ Ov Link
16.2 Transient Suppressors
16.3 9Ov
/ 180vAC Operation
16.4 BalancingTransformers
16.5 Battery Replacement
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