YAMAHA
Congratulations!
You are the proud owner of a Yamaha MFC05 MIDl Foot
Controller:
The MFC05
makes
and effect
units
more
convenient
through 10 to be selected by simply tapping a footswitch.
The MFC05 is built to Yamaha's rigid quality
and wil/ provide reliable service for many years if handled
properly
Please read this operation manual thoroughly before setting
up and using your MFC05
1. PRECAUTIONS
Keep the unit away from locations where it is likely to be
exposed to high temperatures or humidity—such
radiators, stoves, etc. Also avoid locations which are subject
10 excessive
dust
accumulation
cause mechanical
damage
o Strong physical shocksto the unit cancausedamage Handle
it with
care,
0 'This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer all
maintenanceto qualified Yamaha servicepersonnel.Opening
the unit and/or
tampering with the internal circuitry
void the warranty.
Always turn the power OFF prior to connecting or dis-
connecting cables. This is important to prevent damage to
the unit itself as well as other connected
e Always plug and unplug cables by gripping the connector,
not
the cord.
e Never
use solvents
such as benzine
unit
Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth
o The MFC05 will run from dry batteries or an optional AC
adapter. Use ONLY the Yamaha PA-I (B) AC adapter
when running the MFC05 from the AC mains. Attempting
to use other AC adapters can cause serious damage.
ø The
MFC05
contains
digital
interference if placed too close to television or radio re-
ceivers, or other broadcast reception equipment. If inter-
ference occurs,
move the MFC05
affected equipment.
o The MFC05 should always be turned ON before other equip-
ment
connected
to it is turned
[f your MFC05 will not be used for an extended period of
time, remove the internal
batteries.
be unplugged
from
the AC
MFC05
is not being used
e Always use the MFC05 with a properly constructed MIDI
cable. Never use a MIDI
cable longer than 15 meters.
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CONTROLLER
OPE:ATIN
control
of M/D/ instruments
by allowing
programs
I
standards,
as near
or
vibration
which
could
will
equipment.
or thinner
to clean
the
circuitry,
and
may
cause
further
away from
the
ON
The AC adapter should
mains
outlet
whenever
the
MAN
A
2. SETTING
UP
Pleaseset up the MFC05 according to the following procedure
O Install the batteries as described in the previous section
@ After making sure that both the MFC05 power switch and
the power switch of the equipment to be controlled areOFF,
connect an appropriate
MIDl
from the MFC05 MIDl
connector on the receiving device. The receiving device can
be a MIDI synthesizer or a MIDI-controllable
such as the Yamaha
REX50,
@ First turn the MFC05 powerswitchON, andthen the power
switch of the receiving device. When the MFC05 power
switch is turned ON, the BANK A LED indicator will light.
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@ Set the receivechannelof the receiving MIDl device to either
I or OMNI.
The MFC05 transmits only on channel I
@ Since the MFC05 transmits MIDI program change numbers
I through 10, make sure the programs you wish to select on
the receiving device are stored in the appropriate
locations. If your receiving device uses a program change
assignment
table,
make sure it is set to to allow
select the desired programs
3.
OPERATION
Operating the MFC05 is simplicity itself . You can transmit any
MIDI
program change number from I (00) to 10 (09) simply
by pressing the appropriate program select footswitch, or the
bank select footswitch
and one of the program select foot-
switches
cable (less than 15 meters)
OUT connector to the MIDl
effect unit
SPX90 11, REV5,
etc
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