Free The Tone LDP-1 12-Digit LED Display Owner’s Manual

LDP-1 12-Digit LED Display Owner’s Manual

LDP-1 12-Digit LED Display

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Handling Precautions

• Never connect or disconnect plugs to/from the input/output terminals on the LDP-1 when the external device that drives speakers is powered.
  Doing so can cause noises and damage the speakers.

• Avoid applying excessive force to the tact switches and input/output terminals on the LDP-1.

• If the unit malfunctions or behaves erratically, cease operation at once and contact your local dealer or Free The Tone directly.

Controls and Indicators

Front Panel

Rear Panel

Main Features of LDP-1

The LDP-1 is an LED display unit that can show up to 12 characters. By connecting with the Free The Tone ARC-4, it can show the bank/preset titles set on the ARC-4. The LDP-1 has a memory that can store up to 500 presets and show labels on it without the ARC-4. These presets can be recalled from an external MIDI device.
Each preset can store the tempo information. The tempo saved in each preset can be represented on the LEDs like a metronome. Tempos can be shown on the LEDs based on external MIDI clock or internal clock.

ARC-4 Mode (Used with ARC-4 Audio Routing Controller)

Entering ARC-4 Mode
The LDP-1 can easily show the bank/preset titles set in the ARC-4.

1. Press the MENU switch.
2. Turn the PARAMETER encoder or press the UP/DOWN switch to select ARC-4 MODE.
3. Press the PARAMETER encoder to confirm.

NOTE
If, in the ARC-4’s Edit menu, MIDI: PS4/L4 switch – (EX-DP): ON/OFF switch 6 is set to ON (refer to p.18 of “ARC-4 Owner’s Manual”), the data in the ARC-4 is output  from the MIDI OUT terminal. If the LDP-1 dose not show ARC-4’s titles, please check the settings of the ARC-4.

Tempo Setting 1
You can set the tempo display on the LEDs based on the internal clock.

1. Press the MENU switch.
2. Turn the PARAMETER encoder or press the UP/DOWN switch to select TEMPO.
3. Press the PARAMETER encoder.
4. Use the PARAMETER encoder and press the RIGHT/LEFT switch to select the Bank number you want to set and the Preset number.
5. Press the PARAMETER encoder.
6. Press the UP/DOWN switch to select SOURCE.
7. Turn the PARAMETER encoder to select INTERNAL.
8. Press the UP/DOWN switch to select TEMPO and turn the PARAMETER encoder to enter the desired BPM (tempo).
9. Press the UP/DOWN switch to select DOT and turn the PARAMETER encoder to select the display type for the DOT you want to show.
10. Press the MENU switch twice to return to ARC-4 mode.
    Parameter 1: 001-01 to 200-10
    Parameter 2: OFF (default), INTERNAL, MIDI CLK
    Parameter 3: 01 to 12, SWING

Tempo Setting 2
You can set the tempo display on the LEDs based on the external clock.

1. Press the MENU switch.
2. Turn the PARAMETER encoder or press the UP/DOWN switch to select TEMPO.
3. Press the PARAMETER encoder.
4. Use the PARAMETER encoder and press the RIGHT/LEFT switch to select the Bank number you want to set and the Preset number.
5. Press the PARAMETER encoder.
6. Press the UP/DOWN switch to select SOURCE.
7. Turn the PARAMETER encoder to select MIDI CLK.
8. Press the UP/DOWN switch to select DOT and turn the PARAMETER encoder to select the display type for the DOT you want to show.
9. Press the MENU switch twice to return to ARC-4 mode.
   Parameter 1: 001-01 to 200-10
   Parameter 2: OFF (default), INTERNAL, MIDI CLK
   Parameter 3: 01 to 12, SWING

Display Setting
You can set the sequential order and duration of displaying bank/preset titles. This setting is globally applied to ARC-4 mode.

1. Press the MENU switch.
2. Turn the PARAMETER encoder or press the UP/DOWN switch to select DISPLAY.
3. Press the PARAMETER encoder.
4. Press the UP/DOWN switch to select BANK PRESET.
5. Turn the PARAMETER encoder to select the desired display method.
6. Press the UP/DOWN switch to move to the second line.
7. Turn the PARAMETER encoder to set the duration for the title to be shown first.
8. Press the UP/DOWN switch to move to the third line.
9. Turn the PARAMETER encoder to set the duration for the title to be shown second.
10. Press the MENU switch twice to return to ARC-4 mode.
    Parameter 1: BANK PRESET (Bank title is shown first and then the
    Preset title), PRESET BANK (Default. Preset title is shown first and then Bank title)
    Parameter 2: 0.5 SEC to 3.0 SEC (default 1.0 SEC), INFINITE
    Parameter 3: 0.5 SEC to 3.0 SEC, INFINITE (default)

Internal Memory Mode (LDP-1ʼs internal memory is used)

Internal Memory mode is used when the LDP-1 is connected and operated with a MIDI device other than the ARC-4. Presets are set by using the LDP-1’s internal memory.  The memory can store up to 500 presets and preset can be recalled by specifying with the combination of MSB, LSB, and program change number. Up to 128 presets can be recalled if no MSB and LSB is specified.

Entering Internal Memory Mode
In addition to the settings available in ARC-4 mode, you can set the title displays of up to 12 characters in Internal Memory mode. For example labels such as START, STOP,  etc. can be send to be shown as cues.

1. Press the MENU switch.
2. Turn the PARAMETER encoder or press the UP/DOWN switch to select INT. MEMORY MODE.
3. Press the PARAMETER encoder to confirm.

Editing and Saving Presets

1. Press the MENU switch.

2. Turn the PARAMETER encoder or press the UP/DOWN switch to select EDIT.

3. Press the PARAMETER encoder.

4. Use the PARAMETER encoder and press the RIGHT/LEFT switch to select the MSB-LSB-Program Change Number you want to set.

5. Press the PARAMETER encoder.

6. Use the PARAMETER encoder and UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT switch to enter the title.

7. Press the PARAMETER encoder.
   The Tempo Setting screen appears. For Tempo setting procedure, please refer Tempo setting for ARC-4 mode (p.4).

8. Press the MENU switch twice to return to Internal Memory mode.

NOTE
Press the UP/DOWN switch to change character types to be entered. Press the LEFT/RIGHT switch to move the position where a letter is entered. Press and hold down  the LEFT switch to delete a character. Press and hold down the RIGHT switch to enter a space.

Deleting Presets

1. Press the MENU switch.
2. Turn the PARAMETER encoder or press the UP/DOWN switch to select DELETE.
3. Press the PARAMETER encoder.
4. Use the PARAMETER encoder and press the RIGHT/LEFT switch to select the MSB-LSB-Program Change Number to be deleted.
5. Press the PARAMETER encoder.
6. When the Display-2 shows DONE, the operation is completed.
   Parameter: 000-000-001 to 127-127-128

Copying Presets

1. Press the MENU switch.
2. Turn the PARAMETER encoder or press the UP/DOWN switch to select COPY.
3. Press the PARAMETER encoder.
4. Use the PARAMETER encoder and press the RIGHT/LEFT switch to select the MSB-LSB-Program Change Number to be the copy source.
5. Press the UP/DOWN switch to select the second line.
6. Use the PARAMETER encoder and press the RIGHT/LEFT switch to select the MSB-LSB-Program Change Number to be the copy destination.
7. Press the PARAMETER encoder.
8. When the Display-2 shows DONE, the operation is completed.
   Parameter 1: 000-000-001 to 127-127-128
   Parameter 2: 000-000-001 to 127-127-128

Setting Display Method

You can set the sequential order and duration of displaying bank/preset titles. This setting is globally applied to Internal Memory mode.

1. Press the MENU switch.
2. Turn the PARAMETER encoder or press the UP/DOWN switch to select DISPLAY.
3. Press the PARAMETER to confirm.
   The subsequent steps are the same as those described in ARC-4 mode ( See p.4).

MIDI / System Settings

Setting MIDI Receive Channel

1. Press the MENU switch.
2. Turn the PARAMETER encoder or press the UP/DOWN switch to select MIDI/SYSTEM.
3. Press the PARAMETER encoder.
4. Press the UP/DOWN switch to select RX MIDI CH.
5. Turn the PARAMETER encoder to select the desired channel.
   Parameter: 01 to 16, ALL (default)

Setting Operation when Same MIDI Program Change Number is Received Again

1. Press the MENU switch.
2. Turn the PARAMETER encoder or press the UP/DOWN switch to select MIDI/SYSTEM.
3. Press the PARAMETER encoder.
4. Press the UP/DOWN switch to select IGNOR SAME M.
5. Turn the PARAMETER encoder to select ON or OFF.
   Parameter: ON, OFF (default)
   NOTE
   If set to OFF, the same program change number will be shown again when it is received. If set to ON, that MIDI signal will be ignored.

Setting LED Brightness

1. Press the MENU switch.
2. Turn the PARAMETER encoder or press the UP/DOWN switch to select MIDI/SYSTEM.
3. Press the PARAMETER encoder.
4. Press the UP/DOWN switch to select LED BRIGHTNESS.
5. Turn the PARAMETER encoder.
   Parameter: 1 (default), 2
   NOTE
   When 1 (default) is selected, LEDs illuminate at the standard brightness.
   LEDs are dimmed if 2 is selected.

Sending LDP-1ʼs Data

1. Press the MENU switch.
2. Turn the PARAMETER encoder or press the UP/DOWN switch to select DATA DUMP.
3. Press the PARAMETER encoder.
4. The Display-1 shows MIDI SEND.
5. Press the PARAMETER encoder to start data transmission.
6. The progress of data transmission can be confirmed with the count up timer.
   NOTE
   Before executing the above steps, connect the LDP-1’s MIDI OUT/THRU terminal to the MIDI IN terminal on the destination device with a MIDI cable.

Receiving LDP-1ʼs Data

1. Press the MENU switch.
2. Turn the PARAMETER encoder or press the UP/DOWN switch to select DATA LOAD.
3. Press the PARAMETER encoder.
4. The Display-1 shows MIDI RECEIVE.
5. Press the PARAMETER encoder to make the unit be ready for data reception.
6. The progress of data transmission can be confirmed with the count up timer.
   NOTE
   Before executing the above steps, connect the MIDI OUT/THRU terminal on the source device to the LDP-1’s MIDI IN terminal with a MIDI cable.

Updating Firmware via MIDI

• Press the MENU switch.
• Turn the PARAMETER encoder or press the UP/DOWN switch to select FIRMWARE UPDATE.
• Press the PARAMETER encoder.
  The LDP-1 can update its firmware via MIDI. For the latest firmware or connection and setup procedures, please confirm with the product or support page of the Free The Tone website.

Resetting to Factory Default Settings

1. Press the MENU switch.
2. Turn the PARAMETER encoder or press the UP/DOWN switch to select INITIALIZE.
3. Press the PARAMETER.
4. When the Display-1 shows INITIALIZE, press the PARAMETER encoder.
5. When the Display-1 flashes YES, press the PARAMETER encoder.
6. When the menu display returns after counting up, the reset operation is completed. All of the stored data will be lost.

Main Specificartiona/ Ratings

• Number of presets: In ARC-4 mode = 2000 presets (10 presets x 200 banks), In Internal Memory mode = 500 presets
• Power supply: 9-12V DC center negative polarity
• Consumption current: approx. 220 mA (9-12V DC operation)
• Dimensions: 240 (W) x 54 (D) x 45.5 (H) mm (incl. protrusions such as knobs, etc.)
• Weight: approx. 380 g
• Accessories: Warranty card, Owner’s manual
• Optional accessory: KS-LD-1 Bracket for LDP-1

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Precautions are identified by the two types of symbols below:

**Caution
This symbol indicates that a risk of serious personal injury or material damage may result if precautions are ignored.
Be sure to read these precautions and the user’s manual before using this product.**

**Caution
** Do not use or store the unit in environments where it will be exposed to:
Extreme temperatures (direct rays of the sun, heat sources such as radiators or stoves.)
High humidity or moisture.
Excessive dust or sand.
Excessive vibration or shock.
Whenever leaving the unit unattended for long periods, be sure to unplug the AC
adapter from the power source to avoid creating a fire hazard.
Take care not to drop the unit, and do not subject it to excessive pressure or weight.
Do not press the switches on the unit with a bare foot, or unexpected injury may result.
Do not use solvents (such as benzine, paint thinner) on the unit, since these may dull the finish or damage the surface.

**Warning
** This symbol indicates that a risk of death or serious personal injury may result if precautions are ignored.

**Warning
** Never try to disassemble, or modify the unit.
Stop using the unit if you notice smoke or a strange odor coming from it and unplug the AC adapter from the outlet.
Never try to repair the unit or replace parts unless so instructed by the user’s manual. For other repair or parts replacement contact your local dealer or Free The Tone.
Never unplug the AC adapter while your hands are wet.
Do not apply too much pressure or tension or place a heavy object on the power cord. Doing so may damage the power cord and create a danger of fire or electrical shock.
Turn off the unit and unplug the AC adapter from the outlet and contact your local dealer or Free The Tone for repair in the case of any of the following:
The power cord is damaged.
Foreign objects (coins, pins, etc.) or liquid enter the unit.
The unit gets wet from rain or other liquid.
The unit is out of order.
Be careful of heat radiation from the unit.
Never cover the AC adapter with cloth or other objects. Built-up heat can deform the case or cause a fire hazard.

Support/Service
Contact the following for support and/or repair service.
e-mail address: overseas@freethetone.com

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