User Manual V1.2 Special Message Section This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). Do NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the product, or specifically recommended by CME. WARNING: Do not place this product in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any kind. The use of an extension cord is not recommended! If you must use an extension cord, make sure that the cord has the ability to handle maximum current needed by this product. Please consult a local electrician when possible. This product should be used only with the components supplied or recommended by CME. When used with any components, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, CME reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units. This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speaker(s), may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do NOT operate for long periods of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before damage occurs. Some CME products may have stands and/or accessory mounting fixtures that are either supplied with the product or as optional accessories. Some of these items are designed to be dealer assembled or installed. Please make sure that stands are stable and any optional fixtures (where applicable) are well secured BEFORE using. Stands supplied by CME are designed for the respect products only. No other uses are recommended. NOTICE: Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturer's warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: CME strives to produce products that are both user safe and environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of the following: Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of battery is approximately five years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to perform the replacement. This product may also use "household" type batteries. Some of these may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the battery being charged. When installing batteries, do not mix batteries with new, or with batteries of different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches of incorrect installation may result in overheating and battery case rupture. Warning: Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by the laws in your area. Note: Check with any retailer of household type batteries in your area for battery disposal information. Disposal Notice: Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable to assist you, please contact CME directly. FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A) IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by CME may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable(s) supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA. NOTE: This product 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 environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit "OFF" and "ON", please try to eliminate the problems by using one of the following measures: - Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference. - Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter(s). - In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial type cable. If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you cannot locate the appropriate retailer, please contact CME. The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed in the USA. Table of contents SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION .........................................................................................................................2 FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A) .............................................................................................................................3 INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................................7 THE BITSTREAM 3X ..........................................................................................................................................7 TERMINOLOGY ..................................................................................................................................................8 INSTALLATION OF THE DRIVERS AND SOFTWARE...............................................................................9 GETTING STARTED WITH THE BITSTREAM 3X.......................................................................................9 CONNECTION TO A COMPUTER ..................................................................................................................................9 CONNECTION WITHOUT A COMPUTER .....................................................................................................................10 DESCRIPTION OF THE FRONT AND REAR PANELS OF THE BITSTREAM 3X.................................................................11 FRONT: TYPE OF CONTROLS AND NUMBERING ........................................................................................................11 DESCRIPTION OF THE LCD SCREEN ........................................................................................................................13 The LCD Screen in « Normal Mode » ..........................................................................................................13 REAR PANEL: DESCRIPTION OF THE INPUTS AND OUTPUTS ......................................................................................14 THE EXPANSION PORT...................................................................................................................................14 OPERATING MODES OF THE BITSTREAM 3X .........................................................................................15 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN STANDARD MODE AND USER MODE ..................................................................................15 STANDARD MODE...................................................................................................................................................15 PROPELLERHEADS REASON MODE..........................................................................................................................15 USER MODE............................................................................................................................................................15 CONFIGURATION AND USAGE OF THE BITSTREAM 3X ......................................................................16 THE RIBBON CONTROLLER .....................................................................................................................................16 THE CROSS-FADER .................................................................................................................................................17 THE JOYSTICK.........................................................................................................................................................17 SELECTION OF THE «CURRENT FUNCTION» ............................................................................................................18 Role of the up-down buttons and the encoder ............................................................................................18 SELECTION OF THE GROUP ......................................................................................................................................19 SELECTION OF THE MIDI CHANNEL ........................................................................................................................19 SELECTION OF THE SCENE MEMORIES .....................................................................................................................20 ANALOG BEHAVIOUR ..............................................................................................................................................20 DIGITAL BEHAVIOUR ..............................................................................................................................................21 CURVE MODELS......................................................................................................................................................22 MIDI AND USB INPUTS ..........................................................................................................................................23 MIDI AND USB OUTPUTS ......................................................................................................................................24 Complete Schematic Of the MIDI and USB Routing.............................................................................................25 CHAIN OF CONTROLS..............................................................................................................................................26 Example of Usage ...........................................................................................................................................26 ASSIGNING MIDI EVENTS TO THE CONTROLS OF THE BITSTREAM 3X........................................26 STANDARD VERSUS USER MODE ............................................................................................................................26 USING THE CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE ................................................................................................................26 USING THE « ASSIGN » MENUS ...............................................................................................................................27 CONFIGURATION OF THE CONTROLS OF THE BITSTREAM 3X...................................................................................28 MIDI events associated with the Standard mode .......................................................................................28 MIDI events associated with User mode......................................................................................................28 The common parameters in Standard and User modes ...........................................................................29 Selection of MIDI and USB Outputs ...............................................................................................................................29 "Auto-send"........................................................................................................... ...