XY I/O 1U - Keyboard Intellijel - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Eurorack 1U Passive Utility Module
Brand	Intellijel
Model	XY I/O 1U
Width	4 HP (20 mm)
Height	1U (44.45 mm)
Maximum Depth	24 mm
Weight	Approx. 50 g
Power Requirement	None (passive module)
Current Draw	0 mA
Front Panel Connectors	2x 3.5mm TRS jacks (X and Y)
Rear Panel Connectors	3x 3-pin LINK headers (JP1, JP2, JP3)
Compatibility	Intellijel Mixup, Pedal I/O, Switched Mult 1U, and other LINK-equipped modules
Main Function	Provides send/return, additional stereo I/O, or bus expansion via X and Y jacks
Regulatory Compliance	FCC Part 15, CE (EMC, LVD, RoHS, WEEE)
Installation	Fits Intellijel 1U rows (4U, 7U cases)
Maintenance	None required; keep dry and dust-free
Safety	Complies with FCC and CE standards; no user-serviceable parts
Spare Parts	Not applicable; non-repairable unit
Manufacturer	Intellijel Designs

Frequently Asked Questions - XY I/O 1U Intellijel

Does the XY I/O 1U require power?

No, the XY I/O 1U is a passive module and requires no power to operate. It simply routes audio signals through its connectors.

How do I connect the XY I/O 1U to a Mixup?

Connect the JP1 or JP3 LINK connector to the CHAIN IN on the Mixup. This adds an extra stereo input through the front panel X or Y jack, with TIP as left and RING as right.

Can I use the XY I/O 1U with a Pedal I/O?

Yes. Connect JP1 or JP3 to a Pedal I/O to get send and return on a single TRS insert cable. Alternatively, using JP2 with two separate mono cables: X TIP as send, Y TIP as return.

How do I use the XY I/O 1U with a Switched Mult 1U?

Connect JP2 to the Switched Mult 1U. This adds the X and Y jacks to the X and Y busses, giving you additional patching points for each bus.

What is the pinout of the LINK connectors?

On JP1 and JP3: Pin 1 = TIP, Pin 2 = Ground, Pin 3 = RING. On JP2: Pin 1 = X TIP, Pin 2 = Ground, Pin 3 = Y TIP.

Can I use the XY I/O 1U as a MIDI TRS converter?

Yes, with some ingenuity. You can cross-patch the pins on the back with a jumper cable to create a MIDI TRS Type-A to Type-B converter.

What type of cables do I need for the XY I/O 1U?

Use 3.5mm TRS insert cables for the front jacks when using send/return. For linking to other modules, use standard 3-pin Eurorack ribbon cables or LINK cables.

Is the XY I/O 1U compatible with 7U cases?

Yes, but only with 2nd Generation Audio Jacks Board in 7U cases. It is designed for Intellijel 1U rows, including 4U and 7U cases.

Can I use the XY I/O 1U with non-Intellijel modules?

It is primarily designed for Intellijel's LINK ecosystem. However, with custom cables, you can interface with other modules that use standard 3.5mm jacks and pin headers.

How do I install the XY I/O 1U into my Eurorack case?

Mount it in an Intellijel 1U row using four M3 screws. It fits standard 1U rack height (44.45mm) and requires no power connection. Ensure proper alignment with the mounting rails.

USER MANUAL XY I/O 1U Intellijel

Link Connector Access Jacks

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COMPLIANCE 2

INSTALLATION 3

OVERVIEW 4

FRONT & BACK PANELS 4

OTHER USES 6

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 6

COMPLIANCE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is 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.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Intellij Designs, could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Any digital equipment has been tested and found to comply with the a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. The are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfere when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harm interference to radio communications.

This device meets the requirements of the following standards and d

EMC: 2014/30/EU

EN55032:2015 ; EN55103-2:2009 (EN55024) ; EN61000-3-2 ; EN61000

Low Voltage: 2014/35/EU

EN 60065:2002+A1:2006+A11:2008+A2:2010+A12:2011

RoHS2: 2011/65/EU

WEEE: 2012/19/EU

INSTALLATION

This module is designed for use within an Intellijel-standard 1U row, such as contained within the Intellijel 4U and 7U Eurorack cases. Intellijel's 1U specification is derived from the Eurorack mechanical specification set by Doepfer that is designed to support the use of lipped rails within industry standard rack heights.

Because XY IO 1U is a passive module, it requires no power to operate.

OVERVIEW

Use this module to tap into the 3-pin LINK connector used in several Intellijel products, including Mixup, Switched Mult 1U, Pedal I/O and the various Palette and 7U cases (NOTE: 7U cases requires a 2nd Generation Audio Jacks Board).

It uses two 3.5mm TRS jacks, which accept insert cables to provide send/return capability to a pair of Pedal I/O's, or additional stereo inputs (or outputs) to a pair of Mixups, or one of each.

A third 3-pin Link connector on the back panel allows the X and Y jacks to sum with the X and Y busses on a Switched Mult 1U, or to access the L/R (or Send/Return) jacks on a single connected module or case without needing a stereo cable.

FRONT & BACK PANELS

[X] X - This stereo 3.5mm (tip/ring/sleeve) jack connects to JP1 [1] and JP2 [2] on the back panel as follows:

TIP: connects to both JP1 PIN 1 and JP2 PIN 1

RING: connects to JP1 PIN 3

SLEEVE : Ground

[Y] Y - This stereo 3.5mm (tip/ring/sleeve) jack, connects to JP2 [2] and JP3 [3] on the back panel as follows:

TIP: connects to both JP3 PIN 1 and JP2 PIN 3

RING: connects to JP3 PIN 3

SLEEVE : Ground

The illustration on the right shows how the X and Y jacks are wired to the JP1, JP2 and JP3 jacks on the back panel.

[1] JP1 - This 3-pin LINK connector is internally wired to the X [X]

TRS jack on the front panel as follows:

3-PIN LINK CONNECTOR

(JP1 - JP3)

PIN 1: connects to X TIP

PIN 2: connects to ground

PIN 3: connects to X RING

Connect this to another module's 3-pin Link Connector.

Example 1: Mixup - Connecting JP1 to the CHAIN IN on Intellijel Mixup gives you an extra stereo input through the front panel X jack, where X TIP = LEFT CH of Mixup, and X RING = RIGHT CH of Mixup.

Example 2: Pedal I/O - Connecting JP1 to a Pedal I/O provides you with send and return on

a single 3.5mm TRS insert cable, where X TIP = SEND and X RING = RETURN.

[2] JP2 - This 3-pin LINK connector is wired to both the X [X] and Y [Y] TRS jacks on the front panel. Specifically:

PIN 1: connects to X TIP

PIN 2: connects to ground

PIN 3: connects to Y TIP

This has numerous uses, including:

• Connecting a Switched Mult 1U, such that an extra jack is added to both the Switched Mult's X and Y busses.
• Connecting a Pedal I/O without using a TRS insert cable. Specifically:

X jack (TIP) = SEND to Pedal

Y jack (TIP)= RETURN from Pedal.

- Feeding the Left and Right CHAIN IN connector on a Mixup using regular mono eurorack cables. Specifically:

X jack (TIP) = LEFT input to Mixup

Y jack (TIP)= RIGHT input to Mixup.

[3] JP3 - This 3-pin LINK connector is internally wired to the Y [Y] TRS jack on the front panel as follows:

PIN 1: connects to Y TIP

PIN 2: connects to ground

PIN 3: connects to Y RING

This works as described for JP1, and provides the same connection options to external modules, except that the Y jack (and not the X) is connected to JP3.

OTHER USES

Other usages are possible given a bit of ingenuity. These include:

- Make a Midi TRS Type-A to Type-B converter by cross patching the pins on the back with a jumper cable

- Make an 18 " Floating Ring converter by linking the two together with only 2 of the pins

- Simple 14 " to 18 " converter with the Case Jacks

- Add an additional set of 1/8" inputs to Mixup (via Mixup's CHAIN IN) — handy for patching in small external synths (like Korg's Volca series), which have 1/8" outputs.

- Add additional jacks to the X and Y busses on a Switched Mult 1U.

- Use the Jacks as an (NOTE) header to link I2C modules across cases

- I2C (NOTE) from something like the ER-301 (3Pin) to the 16-N Faderbank (TRS)

NOTE: Mileage may vary with I2C, depending on the hardware involved.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Width	4 hp
Maximum Depth	24 mm
Current Draw	No current draw - module is passive