FCS-926

FCS-920
USER’S MANUAL
PROFESSIONAL AUDIO
SIGNAL PROCESSING A N D
DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT
Cf This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
following European Standards for Electromagnetic Compatibility.
Emission Specification EN55013 1990 (Associated equipment)
Immunity Specification EN50082/1 1992 (RF Immunity, Fast
Transients and ESD)
Mains Disturbance EN61000/3/2 1995
For continued compliance ensure that all input and output cables are wired
with cable screen connected to pin I of the XLR. The input XLR pin 1 on
BSS equipment i s generally connected to chassis via a capacitor to prevent
ground loops whilst ensuring good emc compatibility.
 FCS-926 A N D FCS-920 VARICURVE SYSTEM
DUAL CHANNEL, 12 BANK
PARAMETRIC EQUAL ISER-ANALY SER

USER'S MANUAL

This manual i s provided to assist sound engineers, installers and consultants to fully understand the
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 possible within each
section:

* The most immediate information appears 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 in the warranty section.

v1.3 6 February 1995

This Manual is the COPYRIGHT of 8.55 Audio All reproduction and copying, other than for the legal owner's personal use, or
disclosure ofpart or whole to a thirdparty, without prior written authorisation, is in violation ofthe European Copyright Convention.
855 Audio 7 992-1 995

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION TITLE PAGE SECTION TITLE PAGE

1 .O FEATURES AND FACILITIES 3 10.0 USING THE REAL TIME ANALYSER 30

10.1 Menu Access 30
2.0 UNPACKING 4 10.2 Switching On 30
10.3 Gain Setting 31
3.0 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 5 10.4 Display Decay Rate 31
10.5 Display Response 31
4.0 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 6 10.6 Source Selection 32
4.1 FCS-926 Front Panel 6 10.7 Program Memories 32
4.2 FCS-926 Rear Panel 8 10.8 Auto EQ Mode 34
4.3 FCS-920 Front Panel 9 10.9 Add Curve Mode 35
4.4 FCS-920 Rear Panel 10 10.1 0 Room Curve Mode 36

5.0 MAINS POWER 11 11.O NOTES ON USING THE FCS-920 37

5.1 Voltage Setting 12
5.2 Safety Earthing 12 12.0 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION 38
5.3 AC Fusing 12 12.1 Midi Implementation Chart 38
12.2 Parameter Numbers 39
6.0 POWERING UP 13
13.0 SPECIFICATION 40
7.0 AUDIO CONNECTIONS 14
7.1 Balanced Wiring 14 14.0 SPARES ORDERING 41
7.2 Unbalanced Wiring 14
7.3 Ground Loop Control 15 15.0 WARRANTY 42

8.0 USING THE FCS-926 16 16.0 APPENDIX 43

8.1 Icons Description 16 16.1 Chassis / Ov Link 43
8.2 Graphics Screen 17 16.2 Transient Suppressors 44
8.3 Channel Selection 19 16.3 9Ov / 180v AC Operation 44
8.4 Filter Selection 19 16.4 Balancing Transformers 45
8.5 View Mode 20 16.5 Battery Replacement 45
8.6 Program Memories 21
8.7 Compare 23
8.8 Resetting Filters 24
8.9 EQ Bypass 24
8.1 0 Noise Optimisation 24

9.0 UTILITY MENU 25

9.1 Menu Access 2.5
9.2 Input Gain 26
9.3 Program Lock 26
9.4 Peak Fix 26
9.5 Memory Crossfade 27
9.6 Screen Viewing Angle 27
9.7 Screen Brightness 27
9.8 12 Band Mode 28
9.9 Midi Channel 28
9.1 0 Midi Transmit Mode 28
9.1 1 Midi Dump 29
9.1 2 Security Lockout 29

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