Nobels MF-2 User manual

Owners Manual - MIDI Foot Controller MF-2

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Owners Manual - MIDI Foot Controller MF-2

INDEX

1 Introduction and concept

1.1 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.2 Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2 Views

2.1 Frontview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.2 Backview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

3 Main features

3.1 128 programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3.2 Outputs / midi transmit channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3.3 MIDI bank select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3.4 MIDI program change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3.5 MIDI volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3.6 Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3.7 Touch mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3.8 Fade mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3.9 MIDI receive channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3.10 Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3.11 MIDI controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3.12 Special functions (PowerUp) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4 Power on

4.1 Connecting a power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4.2 Using batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4.3 Phantom power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4.4 Backup power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

5 Modes

5.1 Quick start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

5.2 Connect to the switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

5.3 Connect expression pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

5.4 Bank mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

5.5 Direct mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

6 Edit mode

6.1 Memory protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

6.2 Program select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

6.3 Save a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

6.4 Copy a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

6.5 Output select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

6.6 Selecting MIDI program changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

6.7 Bank select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

6.8 Using MIDI volume level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

6.9 Activate the switches (relays) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

6.10 Using the touch mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

6.11 Using the fade mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

7 Setupmode

7.1 Output / MIDI transmit channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

7.2 MIDI receive channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

7.3 Economy configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

7.4 Setup the MIDI volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

7.5 Switches configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

7.6 MIDI bank select setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

7.7 Controller configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

7.8 Controller functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

7.9 Controller curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

7.10 Description of the curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

8 Special functions

8.1 MIDI dump (transmit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

8.2 MIDI dump (receive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

8.3 Funny note mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

8.4 Test mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

8.5 Initialise (factory setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

8.6 List of the global adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

8.7 List of the local adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

8.8 MIDI controller list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

8.9 Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Caution

1 Before using the MF-2 read this Owners' Manual thoroughly.

2 Do not open the unit! No user serviceable parts inside.

3 Use only power supplies as specified in the technical information.

4 Do not use in dusty, wet or extremely hot environments.

5 This device may interfere with radio and TV reception. Do not use in the vicinity of such

receivers.

6 Contact qualified service personnel immediately if:

* The housing is damaged and the unit does not work properly

* Small items or liquids of any kind penetrate the unit

* in the event of any other problem

7 The MF-2 contains a lithium battery. To avoid explosion do not expose the battery to extremes

of heat or light.

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1.1 WELCOME TO THE NOBELS MF-2

Thank you for choosing the MF-2. This unit will help you make music more easily than ever

before. We've made sure that each MF-2 is set up in the factory for immediate use, so if you

are anxious to begin using your new unit straight away, GO AHEAD! When you need to know

the myriad possibilities in more detail, come back to this manual - you'll find that your

MF-2 can help you in hundreds of ways.

- WHAT IS MIDI?

MIDI stands for Musical Instrumental Digital Interface, a universal standard allowing

different instruments to communicate with each other. As well as note messages, MIDI can

be used to adjust Program Control (ie sound selection), Volume, Expression, Aftertouch etc.

Because MIDI operates on channels (just like a TV set), up to sixteen different devices to be

independently controlled - the MF-2 is your remote controller.

- WHY DO I NEED THE MF-2?

As you acquire more MIDI-compatible units, your MIDI setup, either on stage or in the studio,

can become very complex. Each device has a set of buttons operating each of its functions,

and in the end you could spend more time pressing buttons than playing music. The MF-2

will make your setup easy to manage, acting as the central controller for all these functions

on all your MIDI devices.

- WHAT WILL MY MF-2 DO FOR ME?

Once you start working with your MF-2, you will wonder how you ever managed without it.

Use the MF-2's 10 pedals to send MIDI Bank and Program changes, to select switches, outputs

and controllers, and to control a variety of other functions including Touch and Fade. Plug

in up to four foot switches and four expression pedals to control different MIDI devices. You

can even control functions like Channel Select or Reverb On/Off on non-MIDI units like

amplifiers etc. With the MF-2 you have access to your entire MIDI setup at the touch of a

pedal.

Please enjoy using your MF-2. Full instructions for programming and special functions are

given in detail inside this manual.

1 INTRODUCTION AND CONCEPT

1.2 CONVENTIONS

There are two menus EDIT and SETUP. In the EDIT mode you can change local parameters for the 128

programs. In the SETUP mode you can adjust values for the overall (=global) functions.

The functions of the EDIT mode are left next the corresponding footswitch printed in bold letters.

Beneath, in italic letters, the description for the SETUP mode.

Functions and options are adjusted with the SELECT-key. All values can be set either with the UP/DOWN

footswitches or with the 0..9 footswitches.

All menus are left with the ENTER key. Local changes for one program should be saved with the STORE

key. After reaching the end of the menus the display will show the changes with a flashing "t"

If you do not save, all changes will be lost. All changes are direct which means if you change the changes

(e.g.: midi volume) are right now herable! Destructive or special functions, like the factory setup, are

recalled by doing a special procedure (=Power Up), to prevent accidently killing your saved settings!

If you have any further questions, suggestions or other comments please contact your local

dealer or write to us direct at:

Nobels Electronics e.K.

Barnerstrasse 42

22765 Hamburg

Germany

www.nobels.com - [email protected]

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2 VIEWS

2.2 BACK VIEW

(6) Switch ouputs 1-4

(7) Memory protect switch (ON/OFF)

(8) MIDI In/Out jacks

(9) Power supply jack (9~12V DC/0.5A)

(10) Power switch (ON/OFF/PHANTOM)

(11) Expression pedal outputs 1-4

2.1 FRONT VIEW

(1) Display (3-digit LED)

(2) Programming keys: Store-Select-Mode-Enter

(3) Footswitches (numbered 1-9, 0)

(4) UP/DOWN footswitches

(5) LED indicators for Switches 1-4

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3 MAIN FEATURES

3.1 128 PROGRAMS

The MF-2 contains 128 Programs. Each program stores:

- 16 MIDI BANK SELECT (Incl. General MIDI Banks!)

- 16 MIDI PROGRAM CHANGES

- 16 MIDI VOLUMES

- 4 SWITCH settings

- 1 FADE function, incl. FADE TIME

- 1 TOUCH function

3.2 OUTPUTS / MIDI TRANSMIT CHANNEL

The MF-2 has 16 OUTPUTS. Each of the 16 OUTPUTS can be assigned to the MIDI TRANSMIT

CHANNELS and is also switchable ON/OFF.

Advantage: Each MIDI TRANSMIT CHANNEL of the connected MIDI device can

be easiely changed!

Possible values: 1-16, OFF

Default: OUTPUT 1-16 = MIDI TRANSMIT CHANNEL 1-16

OUTPUT 1 = ON (activ)

OUTPUT 2-16 = OFF (inactiv)

3.3 MIDI BANK SELECT

You can choose up to 16 different BANK SELECTS for the MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE. Needed values

(MSB, LSB) can be adjusted separately.

This is a little complicated, but there is no way to make it easier. Please refer to the

Midi implementation charts of the connected midi devices!

Main function of the BANK SELECT:

- CONTROLLER 0 (MSB) sends a value from 0 to 127.

- CONTROLLER 32 (LSB) sends a value from 0 to 127.

- The following MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE will change PROGRAM and BANK.

Default: BANK SELECTS 0..15 = 0

3.4 MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE

Each of the activated OUTPUT can send one MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE.

Possible values:

Program Changes = 1-128 (true MIDI = 0-127)

Off = Sends nothing!

Start = Sends MIDI START (Sequencer, Drummachine)

Stop = Sends MIDI STOP (Sequencer, Drummachine)

Continue = Sends MIDI CONTINUE (Sequencer, Drummachine)

Reset = Sends MIDI RESET (Keyboard, Soundmodule)

Default: MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE = MF-2 PROGRAM number.

3.5 MIDI VOLUME

On each OUTPUT you can send one MIDI VOLUME (=Controller 7). Only if the MIDI VOLUME is

switched to ON and also is selected for the corresponding OUTPUTS!

Possible values: 0-127 and OFF

Default: VOLUME = 64; In the SETUP = OFF

3.6 SWITCHES

Each program stores a combination of the four outputs for the switches. The main function of each

switch must be adjusted in the SETUP.

Default: All relays = OFF

SWITCH 1,2 = Pos. latched switch SWITCH 3,4 = Pos. unlatched switch / Time=50

3.7 TOUCH MODE

You can mark each of the 128 programs to be a TOUCH function.(BANK mode only!) Touch means:

- footswitch [0..9] is pressed: The MF-2 changes to the selected program.

- footswitch [0..9] is released: The MF-2 changes to the previously selected program.

Default: TOUCH = OFF

3.8 FADE MODE

On each OUTPUT you can send a FADE function. You have 2 kinds of FADE:

FADE-IN: The MIDI VOLUME runs from "0" up to the values of the MIDI VOLUME set

in the actual program.

(= Smooth increasing of the volume)

FADE-OUT: The MIDI VOLUME runs from the values of the MIDI VOLUME set in the actual

program down to 0.

(= Smooth decreasing of the volume)

Default: FADE-IN 1..128 = OFF, t= 50

3.9 MIDI RECEIVE CHANNEL

The MF-2 can be switched with any midi device connected to the MF-2's MIDI IN jack. First the

DISPLAY shows the received MIDI PROGRAMM CHANGE but after a moment it shows the previously

manually selected PROGRAM (=flashing). (E.g.: BANK mode: The MF-2 leaves not the selected bank!)

Possible values: 1-16, OFF, OMNI

OFF = receives no MIDI PROGRAM CHANGES

OMNI = receives all MIDI PROGRAM CHANGES

Default: MIDI RECEIVE CHANNEL = 1

3.10 ECONOMY

The MF-2 has four different steps of brightness for the display. You will waiste less energy if you choose

the darkest step. The "automatic": If you activate the automatic the MF-2 will be switched to the darkest

when the power goes down. Additionall the left marked point "Lo-Bat." starts flashing.

Possible values: 1-4

Default: ECONOMY = 1 (Max. Brightness); Automatic = OFF

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3.11 MIDI CONTROLLER

Each of the connected expression pedals can be assigned to the functions as follows:

.1 CONTROLLER SELECT

Select the desired expression pedal.

.2 CONTROLLER OUTPUT

Select the OUTPUT to be used by the selected Controller.

Possible values: CONTROLLER OUTPUT = 1..16, OFF

.3 CONTROLLER MIN/MAX:

Select the lower and upper range.

Possible values: MIN = 0-126, MAX = 1-127

Default: MIN = 0, MAX = 127

.4 CONTROLLER FUNCTION:

Select the desired MIDI CONTROLLER NUMBER.

A detailled list is located at the end of this manual!

Possible values: CONTROLLER NUMBER = 0-127

Default: EXP.-PEDAL 1 = Contr.# 7, EXP.-PEDAL 2 = Contr.# 8,

EXP.-PEDAL 3 = Contr.# 11, EXP.-PEDAL 4 = Contr.# 6

.5 CONTROLLER CURVE:

Select one of the ten predefined curves.

Possible values: CURVE: Linear, A2, A3, C2, C3 (each forward and backward)

Default: CURVE: Linear - forward

3.12 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS (POWERUP)

We use a procedure to achieve special functions: Switch the unit off; while switching the unit on, hold

a specified key. (=PowerUp)

.1 MIDI DUMP TRANSMIT

Transmit all or one programs to an external midi device (MIDI-DISK, SEQUENCER,) or to

another MF-2.

.2 MIDI DUMP RECEIVE

Receive all or one of the 128 previously saved programs from an external midi device (MIDI-

DISC, SEQUENCER,) or from another MF-2.

.3 FUNNY NOTE MODE (MF-2 as keyboard)

Send 12 MIDI notes (C~Bb) on 10 selectable octaves.

.4 TEST MODE

Check the MF-2 with the built in TEST mode.

.5 VERSION

Shows the actual software version number.

.6 FACTORY SETUP

Warning - Overwrites internal data. Your own settings will be restored with the

default values!

You need a specified "PASSWORD" to activate this function (see page 14; chapter 8.5)

4 POWER ON

4.1 CONNECTING A POWER SUPPLY

Connect a stabilised power supply (9V DC up to 12V DC) to the Power jack (5), located at the back of

the unit. The MF-2 uses a new economical powerregulation, which saves up to 33% of energie.

.1 Set the POWER Switch (1) to position ON.

.2 Connect a standard midi cable to the MIDI-OUT jack.

.3 The other end of the cable has to be connected to the MIDI-IN jack of the "receiver".

.4 The unit is ready to go!.

4.2 USING BATTERIES

.1 Insert 6 batteries to the battery compartment, located at the bottom of the unit.

.2 Simply open the screw of the battery cover with a screwdriver or a coin.

To save more batterielife you can switch to a lower step of brightness of the display. (*see page 10, chapter

7.3 "ECONOMY CONFIGURATION"). You can activate the built in AUTOMATIC to automatically lower

the brightness when the power of the batteries goes down. If the left Displaypoint (Lo Bat.) flashes, the

batteries should be exchanged, to prevent malfunction of the unit.

4.3 PHANTOM POWER

Some other manufacturer are also using the MIDI jacks to distribute power from one unit to another

(Phantom power). This is easy to handle and you can probably save nerves, time and

money which means you need one power adaptor less. The required power may

now be supplied from your MIDI effect or keyboard. For this make sure the

connected power supply is strong enough to supply all connected units!

The idea of the polarity and the connection is described in the ELECTRONIC

MUSICIAN issued #12/89. Some other manufacturer are also using this idea!

Please check the polarity and voltage before using phantom power to

prevent any damages of the connected units.

.1 Supply another unit with phantom power:

You can supply another unit with phantom power by using the MIDI IN (6) jack of the MF-

The MF-2 now supplies the connected device.

.2 Supply the MF-2 from another unit

Connect the MIDI IN jack of the other midi unit (=transmitter) to the MIDI OUT jack (7) of

the MF-2 (=receiver). To switch the MF-2 on set the POWER switch to position "PHANTOM".

Attention: Make sure you use (buy) a 5-wired MIDI-cable!

4.4 BACKUP POWER

The MF-2 uses an internal lithium battery to hold the internal data (memory) during power off. The life

is approx. 5~7 years. The MF-2 permanently checks it state. If the backup battery is down, the middle

point of the 3 digit LED DISPLAY will flash. Save all data (MIDI DUMP TRANSMIT) and let the battery

be exchanged by an authorized service center. (see technical information; page 14, chapter 8.9)

CONNECTIONMAIN FEATURES

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5.1 QUICK START

Normally the MF-2 is right now ready to work. No further settings are neccessary to use it as a standard

MIDI footcontroller:

.1 Depending of the selected mode (bank - direct) you can send out MIDI PROGRAM CHANGES

.2 Each of the 128 programs are equal with MIDI PROGRAM CHANGES 1-128.

Attention: Some midi devices are displaying TRUEMIDI 0-127. For this you have

to know that 0=1, 1=2, ..127=128!

.3 The default MIDI TRANSMIT CHANNEL is 1.

5.2 CONNECT TO THE SWITCHES

The MF-2 is able to remote control up to four non-MIDI units with the internal relays (SWITCHES

1..4). For example: Channelselect, Reverb, Tremolo can be controlled by the MF-2. Each of the

internal relays is not connected to the other nor to the MF-2. This prevents problems with humnoise.

.1 Connect the units with a standard cable to one of the jacks SWITCHES 1..4.

If needed you can use the SWITCHES

1..4 to switch between two sources. For

that you must use a stereo cable. See

the diagram for more information how

to do that:

5.3 CONNECT EXPRESSION PEDALS

Attention: If the MEMORY PROTECT switch is set to "ON", you cannot enter the

EDIT or SETUP mode!

.1 To change data you must set the MEMORY PROTECT switch to "OFF".

.2 Up to four expression pedals can be used with the MF-2, to send MIDI CONTROLLER data

t o

the connected midi devices.

The function of the MIDI CONTROLLER numbers are listed at the end of this

manual!

(See page 14; chapter 8.8)

5 MODES

You can choose between two different modes to use the MF-2 as a MIDI footcontroller: The BANK mode

or the DIRECT mode.

5.5 BANK MODE

The bank mode should be used to change between programs with a single step on a footswitch 0-9.

.1 Press the MODE key until the DISPLAY shows:

.2 After pressing the "ENTER" *1 key the BANK MODE is activ. (*1 or footswitch!)

.3 Use the footswitches "UP" or "DOWN" to select the banks 0-12.

If one of the footswitches "UP" or "DOWN" is hold for a longer period the bank will be changed

faster.

.4 Press any footswitch 0..9 to select the requested program. After that the MF-2 sends out the

midi information of the selected program.

.5 Each further step on a footswitch 0..9 selects another program and recalls it immediately.

Note: Because there are a limit number of possible MIDI programs 1..128, bank

number 0 and 13 have one program less.

This means program number "0" and "129" are not accessable!

5.6 DIRECT MODE

In this mode you can activate a program by selecting the numbers with the footswitches 0..9 and

activate it by pressing the "UP" or "DOWN" footswitch.

.1 Press the MODE key until the DISPLAY shows:

.2 After pressing the "ENTER" key the DIRECT MODE is activ.

.3 The MF-2 shows the last accessed PROGRAM.

.4 Select the requested PROGRAM numbers with the footswitches 0..9 and activate it with one

of the footswitch "UP" or "DOWN".

BANK / DIRECTQUICK START

Each further input "moves" the numbers to the left. Impossible

numbers (lower 1, greater 128) are automatically corrected.

If the requested number is achieved, press one of the

footswitches UP/DOWN to send the program. The right digit

flashes until you send out the program!

Each further step of the footswtich UP or DOWN adds or

subtract 1 and sends it out immediately. After PROGRAM 128

PROGRAM 1 will be selected.

If one of the footswitches "UP" or "DOWN" is hold for a longer

period the programs will be changed faster.

If the requested numbers is achieved, press one of the

footswitches UP/DOWN to send the program. The right digit

flashes until you send out the program!

Sample:

e.g footswitch 1

than footswitch 2

and footswitch 5

Owners Manual - MIDI Foot Controller MF-2

6.1 MEMORY PROTECTION

To protect the internal memory of the MF-2 against overwriting you can set the MEMORY PROTECT

switch (7) (located on the back) to "ON".

.1 The memory ist protected in position "ON":

You are not able to choose the EDIT or SETUP mode.

.2 The memory ist unprotected in position "OFF":

You are able to choose the EDIT or SETUP mode.

To make any changes in the EDIT mode the MEMORY PROTECT (7) switch must

be in position "OFF".

6.2 PROGRAM SELECT

You are about to edit the program which was last selected. But it is also possible to change programs

in the EDIT mode:

.1 Press the MODE key until the DISPLAY shows:

Select a PROGRAM (Values: 1..128)

.2 Press footswitch 1 (PROGRAM SELECT).

.3 Enter the requested program with the footswitches 0..9, UP/DOWN

.4 Press the ENTER key.

6.3 SAVE A PROGRAM

Unsaved changes are shown in the DISPLAY with the flashing "t" of "Edt". (Except FADE- and TOUCH

mode!)

.1 Press the STORE key.

.2 The DISPLAY flashes with the actual PROGRAM number.

.3 If desired, select a different PROGRAM with the footswitches 0..9, UP/DOWN.

.4 Press the STORE key again.

.5 The DISPLAY shows:

.6 The actual PROGRAM was saved on the shown PROGRAM place.

If you do not save the actual changes of a PROGRAM all changes will be lost when

the EDIT mode is left or another PROGRAM is selected!

6.4 COPY A PROGRAM

.1 In the EDIT mode: Select the PROGRAM to be copiied.

.2 Press the STORE key.

.3 The DISPLAY flashes with the actual PROGRAM number.

.4 Select a different PROGRAM with the footswitches 0..9, UP/DOWN.

.5 Press the STORE key again.

.6 The DISPLAY shows:

.7 The actual PROGRAM was saved on the shown PROGRAM place.

6.5 OUTPUT SELECT

An OUTPUT refers to a MIDI TRANSMIT CHANNEL selected in the SETUP mode. Unused OUTPUTS

should be set to "OFF" in the setup.

.1 SELECT EDIT:

OUTPUT SELECT (Values: 1..16)

.2 Press footswitch 2.

The DISPLAY shows: (Output 1).

.3 Enter the requested OUTPUT number with the footswitches 0..9, UP, DOWN.

.4 Press the ENTER key.

6.6 SELECTING MIDI PROGRAM CHANGES

Note: MIDI PROGRAM CHANGES are switching connected MIDI devices to the corresponding

PROGRAMS. For this you must set the correct MIDI TRANSMIT CHANNEL of the "transmitter" to

the same MIDI RECEIVE CHANNEL of the "receiver". (see page 10, chapter 7.2)

.1 SELECET EDIT:

SELECET A MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE:

.2 Press footswitch 3.

The DISPLAY shows e.g. program:

.3 Enter the MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE with the

footswitches 0..9, UP, DOWN.

The special functions Off, Start, Stop, Continue, and

Reset are only accessable with the footswitches UP/

DOWN!

They are located between PROGRAM 128 and 1

.4 Press the ENTER key.

.5 The DISPLAY shows: The flashing "t" shows up the changes you made!

!!! Do not forget to save the changes!

6.7 BANK SELECT

.1 SELECT EDIT:

BANK SELECT (Values: 0..15)

.2 Press footswitch 6 (BANK SELECT).

.3 The DISPLAY shows the actual BANK number. E.g. bank "0" =

.4 Select one of the 16 banks by pressing the footswitches 0..9, UP/DOWN.

.5 Press the ENTER key.

.6 The DISPLAY shows: The flashing "t" shows up the changes you made!

!!! Do not forget to save the changes!

6 EDIT MODE OUTPUT / PROGRAM CHANGE / BANK SELECTMEMORY PROTECT / COPY / PROGRAMSELECT

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6 EDIT MODE

6.8 USING MIDI VOLUME LEVEL

Together with the MIDI PROGRAM CHANGES you can also send MIDI VOLUME information.

Requirements: 1) The correct OUTPUT in the MIDI VOLUME ASSIGN must be switched to "ON".

2) The connected midi device must be support MIDI VOLUMES!

.1 SELECT EDIT:

SELECT A MIDI VOLUME (Values: 0..127, OFF).

.2 Press footswitch 4 (MIDI VOLUME).

The DISPLAY shows e.g.: (Midi volume 64).

.3 Enter the requested MIDI VOLUME with the footswitches 0..9, UP, DOWN.

.4 OFF is located between 127 and 0. For this you have to use the UP or DOWN footswitch.

.5 Press the ENTER key.

.6 The DISPLAY shows: The flashing "t" shows up the changes you made!

!!! Do not forget to save the changes!

6.9 ACTIVATE THE SWITCHES (RELAYS)

The operation mode for each SWITCH (relay) must be predefined for proper function. Each of the

internal relays is not connected to the other nor to the MF-2. This prevents problems with humnoise.

The main function (latched switch, unlatched switch) has to be defined in the SETUP mode.

(See page 11, chapter7.5)

Warning: Do not use a higher current of max. 5 ampere. Higher current may

damage the relays. For safety reasons it is not allowed to use voltages higher than

40 volts for switching - You will risc your life!

.1 SELECT EDIT:

SELECT A SWITCH (Values: 1..4).

.2 Press footswitch 5 (SWITCH SELECT).

The DISPLAY shows:

.3 Enter the requested SWITCH with the footswitches 1..4, UP, DOWN.

.4 Press the ENTER key.

.5 Press the SELECT key to activate or deactivate the corresponding SWITCH.

The corresponding SWITCHES LED and the right point in the DISPLAY are lighting up:

SWITCH = activ.

.6 Press the ENTER key.

.7 The DISPLAY shows:

The flashing "t" shows up the changes you made!

!!! Do not forget to save the changes!

6.10 USING THE TOUCH MODE

The TOUCH mode is a special function which only works in the BANK mode. If you press a footswitch

0..9 the selected PROGRAM will be send. After releasing the footswitch 0..9 the previous PROGRAM

will be send again. This means the selected PROGRAM is activated as long as you hold the footswitch!

(Also perfect for MIDI functions Start, Stop, Continue and Reset!)

.1 SELECT EDIT:

.2 Press footswitch 9 (TOUCH ASSIGN)

.3 The DISPLAY shows the actual PROGRAM number

.4 Enter the PROGRAM to be assigned with the footswitches 0..9, UP, DOWN.

TOUCH ASSIGN (Values: ON, OFF)

.5 With the SELECT key you can switch the TOUCH function for the shown PROGRAM number

on and off.:

On = right point in the DISPLAY is on.

Off = right point in the DISPLAY is off.

.6 Press the ENTER key to leave the TOUCH ASSIGN

6.11 USING THE FADE MODE

The FADE mode is a special function for fading the MIDI VOLUME in or out. If a FADE PROGRAM

is selected the MIDI VOLUME will be changed from the actual saved MIDI VOLUME down to 0 or

from 0 up to the actual saved MIDI VOLUME. The fadetime is adjustable from 0.1 ~ 9.9 seconds.

Attention: The FADE function only works if the MIDI VOLUME is activated and

not set to "OFF". (And of course the MIDI TRANSMIT CHANNEL is correct!)

.1 SELECT EDIT:

.2 Press footswitch 0 (TOUCH ASSIGN).

.3 The DISPLAY shows the actual PROGRAM number

.4 Enter the PROGRAM to be assigned with the footswitches 0..9, UP, DOWN.

FADE ASSIGN (Values: ON, OFF)

.5 With the SELECT key you can switch the FADE function for the shown PROGRAM number

.6 Press the ENTER key.

SET THE FADE TIME (Value: 1..99)

.7 The DISPLAY shows e.g. time:

.8 Enter the requested TIME with the footswitches 0..9, UP, DOWN.

SET THE FADE FUNCTION (Value: IN, OUT)

.9 With the SELECT key you can switch the FADE function for the shown PROGRAM number

FADE-IN = right point in the DISPLAY is on..

FADE-OUT = right point in the DISPLAY is off.

.10 Press the ENTER key.

.11 Press the ENTER key to leave the FADE ASSIGN.

Note: The middle point in the DISPLAY lights up while the FADE mode is running!

TOUCH / FADEVOLUME / SWITCH

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7 SETUP MODE

OUTPUT / TRANSMIT CHANNEL / RECEIVE CHANNEL

7.1 OUTPUT / MIDI TRANSMIT CHANNEL

The MF-2 is able to send on all 16 MIDI TRANSMIT CHANNELS simultaneously. If you need less you

better deactivate unused MIDI TRANSMIT CHANNELS in the SETUP. For each OUTPUT you can

assign a separate MIDI TRANSMIT CHANNEL. There may be a malfunction if two or more active

OUTPUTS are set to the same MIDI TRANSMIT CHANNEL.

.1 SELECT SETUP:

.2 Press the MODE key until the DISPLAY shows:

OUTPUT ASSIGN (Values: 1..16)

.3 Press footswitch 1 (OUTPUT ASSIGN).

The DISPLAY shows: (OUTPUT 1 = ON)

.4 Enter the requested OUTPUT with the footswitches 0..9, UP, DOWN.

.5 The SELECT key switches the OUTPUT on- or off (On = right point lights up).

.6 Press the ENTER key.

ASSIGN A MIDI TRANSMIT CHANNEL (Values: 1..16)

The DISPLAY shows: (TRANSMIT CHANNEL 1 = ON)

.7 Enter the requested TRANSMIT CHANNEL with the footswitches 0..9, UP, DOWN.

.8 Press the ENTER key.

!!! Changes of the SETUP are saved after pressing the ENTER key!

7.2 MIDI RECEIVE CHANNEL

You have to setup the MIDI RECEIVE CHANNEL to communicate with

other MIDI devices. The MIDI CHANNEL must be the same like setting

up your television set to desired frequencies or channels to receive sound

and pictures of the requested programs!

But for MIDI you also can select an OMNI mode: receives on all channels!

.1 SELECT SETUP:

MIDI RECEIVE CHANNEL (Values: 1..16, OMNI, OFF)

.2 Press footswitch 2 drücken (MIDI RCV SELECT).

.3 The DISPLAY shows: (MIDI RECEIVE CHANNEL = 1).

.4 Enter the requested CHANNEL with the footswitches 0..9, UP, DOWN.

.5 OMNI and OFF is located between 127 and 0. For this you have to use the UP or DOWN

footswitch.

.6 Press the ENTER key.

!!! Changes of the SETUP are saved after pressing the ENTER key!

ECONOMY / MIDI VOLUME

7.3 ECONOMY CONFIGURATION

The brightness of the DISPLAY is adjustable in four steps! 1 = bright; 2..4 = less bright . A switchable

"automatic" switches the DISPLAY to "4" if the power (batteries) goes down.

.1 SELECT SETUP:

ECONOMY SETUP (Values: 1..4)

.2 Press footswitch 3 ( )

.3 The DISPLAY shows: (ECONOMY 1)

.4 Enter the requested BRIGHTNESS with the footswitches 0..9, UP, DOWN.

Changes are immediately visible!

AUTOMATIC:

.5 The SELECT key switches the AUTOMATIC on or off.

On = right point lights up.

Off = right point is off.

.6 Press the ENTER key.

!!! Changes of the SETUP are saved after pressing the ENTER key!

7.4 SETUP THE MIDI VOLUME

The MIDI VOLUME function can be assigned for each OUTPUT. Only on active OUTPUTS the MF-

2 will send MIDI VOLUME data!

.1 SELECT SETUP:

MIDI VOLUME ASSIGN (Values: 1..16, OFF)

.2 Press footswitch 4 (MIDI VOLUME ASSIGN)

.3 The DISPLAY shows: (OUTPUT 1 = ON)

.4 Enter the requested OUTPUT with the footswitches 0..9, UP, DOWN.

.5 The SELECT key switches the OUTPUT for the MIDI VOLUME function on- or off.

(On = right point lights up)

.6 Press the ENTER key.

!!! Changes of the SETUP are saved after pressing the ENTER key!

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