JLCooper Electronics FaderMaster 4/100 User manual

FaderMaster 4/100
RS-232 Desktop Automation Controller
Users Manual
First Edition

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FaderMaster-4/100 RS-232
RS-232 Automation Controller
User’s Manual, First Edition, Part Number 932471
Copyright ©2008
JLCooper Electronics
142 Arena Street
El Segundo, CA 90245 USA
[phone]
www.jlcooper.com
All rights reserved worldwide.
FaderMaster 4/100, FaderMaster Professional, FaderMaster Pro,
FaderMaster, MCS-3800, MCS-3400, MCS-3000, MCS-3000x and
MCS-3000 Series are the property of JLCooper Electronics.
All other product names are the property of their respective owners.

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Table of Contents
Welcome ......................................................................................... 5
Introduction.................................................................................... 6
Features...................................................................................... 6
Interface..................................................................................... 6
Controls...................................................................................... 7
System Requirements ..................................................................... 9
Installation ..................................................................................... 9
Unpacking.................................................................................. 9
Physical Setup............................................................................ 9
Hookup....................................................................................... 9
Configuration .......................................................................... 10
Operation...................................................................................... 11
Faders....................................................................................... 11
Function Select ........................................................................ 12
Technical Information................................................................. 13
Care and Service .......................................................................... 15
Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 16
Specifications ............................................................................... 17
Electrical:................................................................................. 17
Environmental: ....................................................................... 17
Physical:................................................................................... 17
Compliance:............................................................................. 17

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the FaderMaster 4/100. Continuing in
the tradition of JLCooper’s FaderMaster Professional, the
FaderMaster 4/100 retains the feel and control of high quality;
100mm long throw faders and adds touch sensitive, motorized
automation. The FaderMaster 4/100 delivers this in a compact,
durable desktop package.
Like the FaderMaster Professional, JLCooper’s design philosophy
is to give you the feel and control over your art that technology has
taken away. Modern hardware and software products are loaded
with so many features, but simply lack the tactile user-interface to
quickly and intuitively use these features.
The growing use of computer-based automation has necessitated
the development of a professional mix interface. No longer will
one-fader-at-a-time “mouse mixing” suffice in today’s fast paced,
high profile projects. The faders themselves must have the feel that
the professional video editor or audio engineer demands.
All these qualities have been combined to put you back in control
and give you new opportunities for creative freedom in the studio
or on-stage.

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Introduction
The FaderMaster 4/100 is a 4-channel automation controller. It
can control computer-based applications such as audio editing,
music production, video editing, animation and scientific
visualization.
Features
• Controls audio, video and animation applications
• Four 100mm touch sensitive, motorized faders
• 8 virtual faders accomplished via bank switching
• Select, Solo, Mute and Aux keys
• Implements all functions of JLCooper MCS-3000x
• Physically compatible with MCS3S and
other MCS-Pro series products in the deep chassis
• Durable, compact all-metal construction
• Single captive cable minimizes footprint
Interface
The FaderMaster 4/100 RS-232 comes with a standard RS-232
interface that connects to any computer that has a RS-232
interface.

Controls
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Figure 1 – Control Location

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1. Faders
Prominently featured on the top panel of the unit are four
100mm, touch sensitive, motorized faders. Because the
faders are motorized, the faders can respond to updates
from your system or software package.
2. Fader Buttons and LEDs
Above the each fader is a button with a corresponding
LED. These buttons and LEDs provide control for various
functions such as SELECT, SOLO, MUTE and AUXiliary.
These buttons are momentary acting. Your system or
computer software controls the LEDs.
3. Function Select Buttons
To the left side are four buttons, which select the
functionality of the buttons above the faders.
4. Inc / Dec Buttons
Changes the fader bank. The FaderMaster 4/100 internally
keeps track of 8 fader channels. However, since the
FaderMaster 4/100 only has 4 physical faders, the
INC/DEC buttons allow the user to select the four channels
that the unit controls at any given time. DEC selects
channels 1,2,3 & 4, which is the default after power is
applied, while INC selects channels 5, 6, 7 & 8.

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System Requirements
Any computer, PC or Macintosh with a RS-232 interface.
Installation
Unpacking
When unpacking the unit please keep the original packaging in the
event the unit needs to be shipped.
The unit is packed with the following items:
FaderMaster 4/100
Universal Power Supply
This Users Manual
Physical Setup
• Mount the unit on a solid surface away from dust or
moisture.
• Connect the provided power supply to the unit.
• Connect the power supply to a proper power outlet.
• Connect the FaderMaster 4/100 to your system as outlined
below.
Hookup
The FaderMaster 4/100 RS-232 connects to a RS-232 port in your
computer. It can connect to a computer such as a Mac or PC.

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Configuration
Macintosh
To install your FaderMaster 4/100 RS-232 on your Mac, you will
need a USB to RS-232 adapter.
Windows
To install your FaderMaster 4/100 RS-232 on your PC, you only
need to plug your unit into a RS-232 port on your PC. You may
need a USB to RS-232 adapter.