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USER MANUAL FC7 YAMAHA

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

Please keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• This instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble or modify the internal components in any way. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place on it any containers (such as vases, bottles or glasses) containing liquids which might spill into any openings. Do not open Water warning DMI-5 1/23 CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables, to prevent damage to the cables or injury to anyone who might trip over them.

• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors. NOTICE To avoid the possibility of malfunction/damage to the product, damage to data, ordamage to other property, fol- low the notices below. Handling

• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold orheat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to preventthe possibility of panel disfiguration, damage to the internal components or unstableop- eration. Maintenance

• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents,alcohol, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Location Handling caution Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed. DMI-5 2/24 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha FC7 foot controller. The FC7 uses a rotary potenti- ometer control, and is compatible with the older photo interpret type of pedal (FC-3A). Also, the FC7 has a fortissimo function, which enables you to accent certain parts of your performance. Also, the pedal angle is adjustable for seated or standing performance. In order to make full use of the FC7’s capabilities and enjoy trouble-free operation, please read this manual carefully.5 Total Pedal Angle 30° (Both standing and seated positions) Resistance Dimensions (W × H × D) 116 × 58 × 250 mm Weight 1.3 kg

• The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the publishing date. To obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha website then download the manual file. SPECIFICATIONS (KΩ) RT RV Minimum 50±30% 50±30% Maximum 50±30% —

MinimumMaximum6 Fortissimo function This allows you to selectively emphasise parts of your performance. As shown in the diagram, the pedal angle is 30° when fully raised. The pedal will rest at any point you take your foot off from fully raised to standard position. If you depress the pedal further from standard position, it will return to standard position when you take your foot off. Also, by adjusting the screw on the bottom, you may adjust the spring return range from 0°–10°. Selectable pedal angle As shown below, you may change the pedal angle to fit your playing position.

OPERATION OF THE FC7

Range of free movement Normal position 0°–10° 20° 30° Spring return range <Standing performance> <Seated performance> hook screw To select pedal angle 1. Loosen hook screw with a screwdriver.

2. Move the pedal body to the position in the illustration.

3. Retighten the hook screw.

hook screw7 When using several FC7s, you may connect them together by moving the metal plate on the bottom. Store the cable as shown.

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