User Manual
F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202
Audiophile 2 In/2 Out 24-Bit/96 kHz
FireWire Audio Interface
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Important Safety
Instructions
This symbol, wherever it
appears, alerts you to
important operating and
Caution
These service instructions are
for use by qualified service
maintenance instructions in the
personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric
shock do not perform any servicing other
than that contained in the operation
instructions. Repairs have to be performed
by qualified service personnel.
accompanying literature.
Please read the manual.
Caution
To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not remove the
top cover (or the rear section). No user
serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
Terminals marked with this
symbol carry electrical
current of sufficient
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
magnitude to constitute risk of electric
shock. Use only high-quality professional
speaker cables with ¼" TS or twist-locking
plugs pre-installed. All other installation or
modification should be performed only by
qualified personnel.
Caution
To reduce the risk of fire
or electric shock, do not
This symbol, wherever it
expose this appliance to rain and moisture.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing liquids and no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.
appears, alerts you to the
presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage inside the enclosure -
voltage that may be sufficient to constitute
a risk of shock.
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9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized or grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding-type
plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
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been dropped.
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15. The apparatus shall be connected to
a MAINS socket outlet with a protective
earthing connection.
16. Where the MAINS plug or an
appliance coupler is used as the disconnect
device, the disconnect device shall remain
readily operable.
12. Use only with
the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket,
or table specified by
the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when moving the
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1. Introduction
1.1 Before you get started
1.1.1 Shipment
The high-resolution 24Bit-A/D and D/A converter can process
signals up to 96 kHz. Totally reliable drivers for Windows XP and
Mac OS X guarantee an extremely short latency. Thanks to its
ultra-stable metal construction and the small dimensions of the
housing, the FCA202 is also ideal for traveling. Thanks to the
separate headphone output, you can play back your recordings
at any time, even if you don’t happen to have any loudspeakers
available. The second, 6-pin FireWire socket means you can
connect additional FW devices such as hard drives. To provide
power to laptops with 4-pin sockets, simply use the mains
adapter provided. A POWER LED and a FW LED give you a quick
check that the FCA202 is properly connected to the mains
supply and to the computer. The security port plus a suitable
security lock from Kensington provide top protection against
theft when you’re on the road.
The FCA202 package includes:
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one FCA202 hardware unit
one external mains adapter
one FireWire 400 cable, 6-pin to 6-pin
one FireWire 400 cable, 6-pin to 4-pin
one handbook
one installation CD, which includes drivers / software
Your FCA202 was carefully packed at the assembly plant to assure
secure transport. Should the condition of the cardboard box
suggest that damage may have taken place, please inspect the
unit immediately and look for physical indications of damage.
The FCA202 is the ideal extra for every computer musician.
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Damaged equipment should NEVER be sent directly
to us. Please inform the dealer from whom you
acquired the unit immediately as well as the
transportation company from which you took delivery.
Otherwise, all claims for replacement / repair may be
rendered invalid.
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Please always use the original packaging to avoid
damage due to storage or shipping.
1.1.3 Online registration
Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your
and conditions of our warranty carefully.
Never let unsupervised children play with the FCA202
or with its packaging.
Please dispose of all packaging materials in an
environmentally friendly fashion.
Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is our intention
to have it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for
warranty service, please contact the BEHRINGER retailer from
whom the equipment was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER
dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may directly contact
one of our subsidiaries. Corresponding contact information is
included in the original equipment packaging (Global Contact
Information/European Contact Information). Should your
country not be listed, please contact the distributor nearest
you. A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our
website (http://behringer.com).
1.1.2 Initial operation
Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling.
To avoid overheating, do not place the FCA202 on top of power
amps or near radiators, etc.
The connection to the mains can be made either using
the mains adapter provided or via the FireWire interface.
It complies with the required safety regulations.
Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us
process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently.
Thank you for your cooperation!
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2. Installation
2.1 System requirements
To work with the FCA202, your computer must fulfill the
following minimum requirements:
Important Notes Concerning Installation
on a PC!
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To ensure that your FCA202 works properly, make sure
you install the drivers before connecting the hardware
to the computer. Otherwise, the hardware will not be
correctly identified and in some circumstances will not
work correctly.
PC
MAC
Intel or AMD CPU,
1 GHz or higher
G4 / G5, 800 MHz or higher
minimum 512 MB RAM
minimum 512 MB RAM
6-pin or 4-pin FireWire
interface
6-pin or 4-pin FireWire
interface
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If you have already cable-connected your interface,
break the connection between the FCA202 and
your computer, and then restart your system.
Then, install the drivers as described in Chapter 2.2.
Connect your audio interface only after you have
successfully completed the installation.
Mac OS X 10.3.9 (Panther)
or higher
Windows XP SP2
2.2 Installation under Windows XP
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Close all unnecessary programs before beginning the
installation process
Insert the driver CD. Use Windows Explorer to select the
drive that contains the CD, and then start the setup file
Follow the on-screen instructions and confirm that you
want to continue with the installation until this has
been completed
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When the installation has been successfully completed,
connect the hardware interface with the computer via an
unused FireWire socket. The hardware inputs and outputs
are now available to you in every audio application
2.4 Hardware connection
Connect the FCA202 to your computer using one of the two
FireWire cables provided. Some computers have 6-pin sockets
which allow the power supply for the FireWire hardware to
be made directly via the bus, while others offer reduced 4-pin
sockets. Depending on the arrangement, there are various ways
in which you can operate your FCA202.
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During the installation process, you may be given a
Windows message that the equipment drivers that
are to be installed have not passed the Windows
Logo test. Confirm this message and proceed as usual
with the installation. Your Windows installation will
not be affected by this in any way
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Operation without a mains adapter on a computer
with a 6-pin socket
This is a typical setup for most computers, which can
provide adequate power supply for the FCA202 via the
FireWire interface. Use the appropriate cable with the
6-pin plug connectors. If your computer cannot ensure
an adequate power supply, use the mains adapter that
is provided.
2.3 Installation under Mac OS X
With the Mac OS X, you can use the FCA202 immediately,
without having to install additional drivers. Connect the
hardware to your Mac via an unused FireWire socket.
OS X (from version 10.3.9) will automatically recognize the
equipment. The inputs and outputs on the interface are now
available to you in every audio application.
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Operation with a mains adapter on a computer with
a 6-pin socket
Use the appropriate cable that includes two 6-pin plug
connectors. In this case, the FCA202 will be provided with
current via the mains adapter. This option is suggested
if you have a laptop with a 6-pin socket but don’t want
to add another burden on the computer battery when
running the computer from the battery, or if your
computer cannot provide enough power to operate
the FCA202.
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Operation with a mains adapter on a computer with
a 4-pin socket
This is the typical setup for most laptop computers.
Use the appropriate cable that includes a 6-pin and a 4-pin
plug connector. In this case, you will have to use the mains
adapter provided to supply the power to the FCA202.
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3. Operating Elements and Connections
3.1 Front panel
(1)
(3)
(2)
(4)
Fig. 3.1: Front panel FCA202
(1) You can connect standard commercial headphones fitted
(3) The POWER LED indicates that the equipment is ready to
operate. It lights up as soon as the FCA202 is provided with
power from the mains adapter or via the FireWire socket.
with a ¼" TRS jack plug to the
socket.
(2) Use the LEVEL control to adjust the headphone volume.
Turn the control fully to the left before you connect
the headphones. This helps you avoid the damage that is
caused by high volume settings.
(4) The FW LED lights up as soon as the FCA202 is correctly
connected by a FireWire cable to a computer that is in
operation. If the LED does not light up, check the FireWire
connection to the computer. You can find more information
on hardware and driver installation in Chapter 2.
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3.2 Rear panel
(5) (6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Fig. 3.2 back of the FCA202
(5) Use the DC IN socket to connect the mains adapter
provided. For further information, please carefully read
through Chapter 2.4.
(8) You can connect balanced or unbalanced audio cables with
¼" jack plugs to the BAL / UNBAL OUT sockets.
(9) You can connect unbalanced audio cables with
(6) The LOCK port in combination with a suitable security lock
from Kensington offers you a very good way to protect
your equipment against theft. For further information,
visit kensington.com.
¼" TS jack plugs to the UNBAL IN sockets.
(7) Make the connection to your computer using one of the two
6-pin FIREWIRE sockets. You can run other FireWire devices
such as hard drives, from the second socket. This means that
you always have a free FireWire port available, even if your
computer has only one FireWire socket.
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(12)
(11)
(13)
(10)
Fig. 3.3: CONTROL PANEL window
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3.3 FCA202 control panel
(11) Use the LATENCY SELECT slider to set the desired latency.
Click the APPLY button to accept the selection made.
In addition to the device drivers on the PC, a CONTROL PANEL
is installed during the installation process. If you use an ASIO
driver, use this software to configure the FCA202. You’ll find
more information on the drivers in Chapter 4.1.
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You can only set the latency from the CONTROL PANEL
if you are using an ASIO driver. Very short latency
values can lead to audio dropouts. If this happens,
pull the slider further to the right so that you set
up higher values. You’ll find further information in
Chapter 4.1.
In Windows systems, the panel can be accessed from the
“Start Menu”. In the “Start Menu”, choose “Control Panel”,
and then look for the entry “FCA202”. Alternatively, you may
find that the audio software you use has a dialog for opening
up the panel. For more information, please refer to the manual
for your audio application.
(12) The SAMPLING FREQUENCY selection menu allows you to
set the sample rate for the digital converter. The available
frequencies are 44.1 kHz, 48.0 kHz and 96.0 kHz.
(13) The wiring diagram is provided as additional information.
With Mac OS X, you first have to select the FCA202 in
“System Settings” under the entry “sound”. You can then
directly configure the card from the audio application that
you use. For more information, please refer to the appropriate
software documentation.
(10) The ABOUT section gives information about the driver
versions that are used. Compare the version numbers
given here with the drivers available via Internet from
behringer.de. If you have any problems, you should always
try to install the newest driver software.
It shows the signal flow in the FCA202.
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Depending on the audio software used, you may have
to restart your application in order to activate any
changes that you made in the CONTROL PANEL. If you
want to be sure that your settings have been correctly
accepted, configure your Windows system before you
start the audio application.
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4. Working with the FCA202
supports the full range of functions offered by your hardware
and gives you the best performance.
4.1 Device drivers and latency
You will normally find the selection of a driver model for the
FCA202 hardware in an audio setup menu or in the standard
default settings of the software you are using. If necessary,
check the documentation for your software.
A device driver is an interface that ensures communication
between the software (audio application) and the hardware
(the FCA202). In recent years, the PC platform has witnessed the
establishment of several different driver models for sound cards.
Some of these drivers cannot be used for simultaneous recording
and playback or for working with software plug-ins, since they do
not support the full range of functions provided by professional
sound cards and cause a long time delay (latency).
If you work with the program Sonar from Cakewalk, you can
also use the WDM KS driver, since this achieves comparable
latencies to the ASIO driver. In case of doubt, check whether
the ASIO or the WDM KS driver gives better results with your
Sonar system.
The FCA202 software provides a number of driver models
for Windows platforms and for professional recording.
With standard Windows-applications, you don’t need to worry
about which driver is currently being used by the operating
system. You only need to select the correct playback device via
the Windows “Control Panel”.
Things are much simpler with the Mac platform.
With OS X, there is only one driver model, the CoreAudio driver.
Thus there´s no need to worry about which driver to select.
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In PC systems, the latency very much depends on the
driver used. For recording, always select an ASIO driver
and use the CONTROL PANEL to set up a lower latency
(less than 16 ms). The smaller the value, the better.
If audio dropouts occur, try increasing the latency
in stages.
However, as soon as you start to produce or record
computer-based music and work with special audio software
such as Cubase, Live, Logic, Tracktion, or others, you should
make sure that you selected an ASIO driver. This driver model
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4.2 The FCA202 in studio operation
F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202
PC/Mac
HPS3000
Firewire 1
Bal/Unbal Out 1/L
Phones Out
Bal/Unbal Out 2/R
Unbal In 1/L
Unbal In 2/R
Tape In order
Channel Input
Channel Input 1
Alt 3-4 Outputs
XM8500
Control Room Out L
Channel Input 2
XM8500
Channel Input 3
Control Room Out R
Channel Input 5/6
VOLUME
PHONES
MUTE
PROG
DEMO
TYPE
FILTER
COMBI
LEVEL
PLAY
POWER
Sound Module
Audio
XENYX 1204FX
Firewire
Electric Guitar
Fig. 4.2: Studio setup with the FCA202
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To provide a professional recording interface between mixing
console and computer, you can use the FCA202 in combination
By routing each channel that you want to record through the
ALT 3-4 subgroup, you can now use the input channels of the
with a suitable mixing console that includes subgroup outputs. mixing console to record different signals (e.g. microphone,
This type of setup allows you to record several signals in the
computer at the same time, to simultaneously play back
several takes or playbacks which have been recorded, and to
listen to the whole recording via loudspeakers or headphones.
Figure 4.1 shows one possible setup with an XENYX 1204FX
mixing console.
guitar, sound module etc.) in the computer. If you connect
the OUT sockets of the FCA202 to channel inputs 7/8
(not via TAPE INPUT), make sure that the signal is not switched
to the subgroup but instead to the main output of your mixer
(MUTE key on the XENYX 1204FX in channel 7/8 not pressed).
Otherwise feedback can occur. Make sure that you use the
SOURCE section on the mixing console to select the correct
monitoring paths (ALT 3-4 + MAIN MIX or ALT 3-4 + TAPE).
Connect the outputs of the subgroup (in this case ALT 3-4
OUT) with the inputs of the FCA202 (9). You can choose to
connect the outputs (8) of the interface either to the TAPE
INPUT sockets or to a stereo channel output (e.g. LINE 7/8).
Connect your loudspeakers to the CONTROL ROOM outputs of the
mixing console. You can connect control headphones to the
socket (1) of the FCA202 or to the headphones output of your
mixing console.
If you lead the FCA202 back via a channel input
(not TAPE INPUT), you can also use the Aux channel to set up
a monitor mix for live musicians. To do this, use the Aux Send
(e.g. Aux 1) in this channel input. If the musicians want to
hear themselves as well as the playback or previous recording
takes, use the Aux Sends in the recording channels to mix in the
recording signals with the monitor mix.
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4.3 The FCA202 as a portable laptop recording device
Laptop
HPS3000
B2031A
B2031A
Bal/Unbal
Out 1/L
Bal/Unbal
Out 2/R
Phones Out
Firewire 1
F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202
Unbal In 1/L
Unbal In 2/R
Audio
XM8500
MiniMIC MIC800
MiniMIC MIC800
Firewire
XM8500
Fig. 4.3: The FCA202 as a laptop audio interface
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Its small dimensions means that the FCA202, in combination
with a laptop computer, provides the ideal solution for a mobile
recording studio. All that you need is a small mixing console
or two microphone preamplifiers, so that you can connect
microphones. Given its size, the MINIMIC MIC800 is especially
suitable for this type of application. Figure 4.2 shows a setup
that includes a laptop computer, FCA202, and two MINIMIC
MIC800 microphone preamplifiers.
5. Audio Connections
There are various ways to integrate the FCA202 into your
setup. Depending on the application you will need different
connecting cables, and these will be discussed in the
following section.
5.1 Cabling with jack cables
To operate the FCA202 in series with other equipment, you will
need standard commercial ¼" jack cables, often referred to as
instrument cables or patch cables.
Connect the two MINIMIC MIC800 units to the inputs (9)
of the FCA202. With two active loudspeakers connected to the
outputs (8) of the FCA202, you can control your recording and
via the -output (1) provide a musician with a playback
signal. If you don’t use a pair of loudspeakers, you can use
headphones to listen to your mix in case you don´t have to
provide a musician with a monitor signal.
These cables have a ¼" TS jack plug at each end. Connect the
inputs of the equipment with the corresponding outputs of
each of the other devices.
A setup that includes a laptop computer, an FCA202,
headphones, and a sequencer, provides a compact and mobile
music production environment.
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If your other equipment has balanced inputs, use a balanced
switched cable with two stereo jack plugs at the balanced
outputs of the FCA202. These cables provide a high level of
security against interference signals such as noise interference
from power cables, and they should be used for all long
cable routes.
tip
signal
sleeve
ground/shield
tip
sleeve
strain relief clamp
strain relief clamp
sleeve
tip
sleeve
ground/shield
tip
signal
Fig. 5.1: Unbalanced jack cable with ¼" TS jack plugs
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5.2 Headphones socket
tip
hot (+ve)
The FCA202 is provided with a socket for headphones. You can
connect any standard commercial headphone with a ¼" TRS
jack plug to this. For Mini TRS jack plugs, you will need a
suitable adapter. You can see the required pin allocation from
the following diagram.
ring
cold (-ve)
sleeve
ground/shield
tip
ring
sleeve
¼" TRS headphones connector
strain relief clamp
strain relief clamp
sleeve
ring
tip
strain relief clamp
sleeve
ring
tip
sleeve
ground/shield
sleeve
ground/shield
ring
right signal
tip
left signal
ring
cold (-ve)
tip
hot (+ve)
Fig. 5.3: Stereo jack plug for a set of headphones
Fig. 5.2: Balanced jack cable with ¼" TRS jack plugs
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6. Specifications
Unbal In
Firewire 1 + 2
Socket
Sockets
Input impedance
Max. input level
¼" TS jacks, unbalanced
ca. 24 kΩ
2 dBV
6-pin (IEEE1394)
Kensington lock
Lock
Socket
Bal / Unbal Out
Digital Processing
Sockets
Output impedance
Max. output level
¼" TRS jacks, balanced
ca. 1 kΩ
2 dBV
Converter
Sample rate
24-bit Multibit Delta-Sigma
44.1 kHz, 48.0 kHz, 96.0 kHz
Phones Out
Software
Socket
Output impedance
Max. output level
¼" TRS stereo jack
ca. 50 Ω
4.5 dBu, 2x15 mW @ 32 Ω
Drivers
Windows
Mac OS X
WDM KS, ASIO, MME
CoreAudio
(integrated into OS X)
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Mains Voltage
USA / Canada
System Data
120 V~, 60 Hz
240 V~, 50 Hz
220 V~, 50 Hz
230 V~, 50 Hz
100 V~, 50 - 60 Hz
< 10 W
Frequency response
10 Hz to 21 kHz,
1 dB @ 44.1 kHz sample rate
10 Hz to 45 kHz,
1 dB @ 96.0 kHz sample rate
0.01% typ. @ -10 dBV, 1 kHz
-100 dB @ 0 dBV, 1 kHz
U.K. / Australia
China
Europe
Japan
Power consumption
Harmonic distortion
Crosstalk
Signal to noise
100 dB typ. @ 1 kHz,
A-weighted
Dimensions / Weight
Dimensions (H x W x D) ca. 1.10 x 4.53 x 6.10"
ca. 28 x 115 x 155 mm
Power Supply
Weight
ca. 1.5 lbs / 0.7 kg
FireWire connection
Mains connection
9-30 V팂, 200 mA max.
External mains adapter,
12 V~, 200 mA
BEHRINGER always takes great care to ensure the highest standard of quality.
Any modifications which may be necessary will be made without prior notification.
Specifications and appearance of the equipment can therefore differ from the details or
illustrations shown.
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION COMPLIANCE
INFORMATION
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
Responsible Party Name:
Address:
MUSIC Group Services US Inc.
18912 North Creek Parkway,
Suite 200 Bothell, WA 98011,
USA
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
Phone/Fax No.:
Phone: +1 425 672 0816
Fax: +1 425 673 7647
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
F-CONTROL AUDIO FCA202
complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph:
Important information:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by
MUSIC Group can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.
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