XUF Interface - Hi-fi system BEHRINGER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL XUF Interface BEHRINGER

2 X-UF Interface Operation GuideLEGAL DISCLAIMER Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of su cient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. Allother installation or modi cation should be performed only by quali edpersonnel. This symbol, wherever it appears, alertsyou to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure-voltage that may be su cient to constitute a risk ofshock. This symbol, wherever it appears, alertsyou to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual. Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock, donot remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to quali ed personnel. Caution To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects lled with liquids, suchas vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. Caution These service instructions are for use by quali ed service personnel only. Toreduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by quali ed servicepersonnel.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

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 ampli ers) that produce heat.

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. Ifthe provided plug does not t 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.

11. Use only attachments/accessories

speci ed by themanufacturer.

with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speci ed by the manufacturer, orsold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the 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 quali ed

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 moisture, does not operate normally, or has beendropped.

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.

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INTENÇÃO, SEM A PERMISSÃO ESCRITA EXPRESSA DE MUSICGROUPIPLTD. TODOS DIREITOS RESERVADOS. © 2013 MUSICGroupIPLtd. Trident Chambers, Wickhams Cay, P.O. Box 146, Road Town, Tortola, Ilhas Virgens Britânicas Para obter os termos de garantia aplicáveis e condições e informações adicionais a respeito da garantia limitada do MUSIC group, favor veri car detalhes na íntegra através do website www.music-group.com/warranty. GARANTIA LIMITADA 9Quick Start GuideWarning Failure to observe the following warnings may lead to fatality or serious injury from re or electric shock. Before installing the card, you must refer to the owner’s manual of the host device or to behringer.com to verify that your host device supports this card, and to verify the number of cards that can be installed in combination with other BEHRINGER or third-party cards.

• Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the card. Donot apply excessive force to board connectors or other board components. Mishandling of board may lead to shock, re hazard, or equipment failure.

• Disconnect the power cable from the main unit before installing this card to eliminate shock hazard. Caution Failure to observe the following precautions may lead to personal injury, or may result in damage to equipment or other property.

• Do not touch the board’s metallic leads (pins) whenhandling the card. Pins are sharp and may causeinjury.

• The card is electrostatic-sensitive. Before handling the card, you should briey touch the main unit’s metal casing with your bare hand so as to drain o any static charge from your body. BEHRINGER assumes no responsibility for data loss, equipment damage, or injury caused by inappropriate handling or usage.

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY

THIS UNIT! This product, wheninstalled as indicated in the instructions containedin this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modications not expressly approved by BEHRINGER may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use theproduct.

2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to

accessories and/or another product, use only high quality shielded cables. Cables 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.

3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to

comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations,

Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with these

requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies 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 problem by using one of the following measures: Relocate either this product or the device that is being aected by the interference. Utilize power outlets that are on dierent branch circuits (circuit breaker or fuse) or install AC line lters. In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna uses 300Ohm ribbon cable, use coaxial cable instead. If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact BEHRINGER customer service. FCC INFORMATION U.S.A. 10 X-UF Interface Operation Guide1. X-UF Interface Operation Guide

1.1 Host system requirements for X-UF

FireWire/USB interface expansion card Check the BEHRINGER website at behringer.com for updates of X-UF rmware or system requirements. Please nd the recommended hardware/software minimum congurations in the specications section.

1.2 The BEHRINGER X-UF High-

Performance 32-Channel 24-Bit FireWire/ USB Audio Interface The X-UF option card gives 32 channel, bi-directional audio I/O via USB 2.0 and FireWire 400 serial bus for Mac computers or Windows- based applications. The simultaneous 32-in, 32-out audio channels enable for extremely powerful studio and live applications. You can run virtual live sound checks or 32-track high-quality studio recordings, whileat the same time remote operating your DAW via HUI/MackieControl emulation. The high speed 24-bit signal transmission and ultra-low latency ASIO drivers and CoreAudio compatibility even allow inserting audio plugins on your PC to perform advanced outboard processing.

1.3 Conguring the X-UF option card for

use in the console The console will automatically detect the X-UF option card during the regular boot cycle, and it will display the card’s presence in several instances. The green square in front of “C: UF” indicates that the card is installed and working properly.

2. Installing a BEHRINGER

InterfaceCard Before you install an I/O card to the expansion slot of the console, you must check the BEHRINGER website to verify whether the console supports that card. behringer.com CAUTION: Before installing optional I/O cards into the console, you must make sure that the console’s power switch is turned o. Malfunctions or electrical shock may occur otherwise. To install an interface I/O card:

1. Make sure that the mixer’s power is turned o.

2. Loosen the screws that fasten the slot, then remove the slot

cover and keep it in a safe place.

3. Before removing the X-UF card from its protective bag, it is

recommended to touch the grounded metal chassis of the console to prevent electrostatic discharges aecting the sensitive electronic components. It is generally a good idea to hold the card either by the face plate or by the two small handles, but never touching the components on the circuit board directly.

4. Align both edges of the card with the guide rails inside the

slot and carefully insert the card into the slot. Push the card all the way into the slot to ensure that the contacts of the card are correctly inserted into the connector inside.

5. Fasten the card using the included screws. Be aware that

damage or malfunctions may occur if the card is not fastened. 11Quick Start Guide12 X-UF Interface Operation Guide

3. Conguring the PC to Interface

with the X-UF Option Card Please watch behringer.com for further advice on the software conguration of X-UF interface card. Windows: There is an ASIO high-performance driver available for download, which is essential for low-latency audio on Windows-based applications. Mac OS: The X-UF is CoreAudio compatible and thus works with low-latency on Mac computers without any additional driverinstallation. ASIO Driver for Windows-based Applications Download the X32 ASIO driver installer les from behringer.com. There is one zip archive for USB and one for the driver installation for FireWire serial bus. Unpack the one you intend to use, or both, on your local hard drive. Double-click on Setup.exe in the corresponding unpacked folder and follow the instructions on the screen. Driver Control Panels Once the driver is installed, you can open the control panel by double-clicking on the small tray icon. These screens will allow conguring the X-UF expansion card in the X32 as an audio interface for your computer. Download the X32 full manual from behringer.com and read the ’X-UF Operation Guide’ chapter for more details.

complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the followingparagraph: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a ClassB 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 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 o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the followingmeasures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician forhelp. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Important information: Changes or modications to the equipment not expressly approved by MUSIC Group can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.