Behringer U-CONTRO LUMX25 Introduction, Before you get started, Shipment, Control UMX25

	U-CONTROL UMX25
1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for showing your confidence in BEHRINGER
products by purchasing the UMX25. The UMX25 is an extremely
flexible master keyboard with a controller unit that can be used	USB Cable (included)
for a wide array of applications. Whether you need independent
control of computer rack synthesizers, general MIDI sound
modules or effects devices, or want to use the UMX25 for
conveniently operating sequencing software or computer plug-
ins – the UMX25 offers you tremendous ease of use and allows
you to realize your ideas intuitively.
The following user’s manual is intended to familiarize
you with the unit’s control elements, so that you can
master all the functions. After having thoroughly read	U-CONTROL UMX25
the user’s manual, store it at a safe place for future
reference.	Fig. 1.1: Power supply via USB

1.1 Before you get started

1.1.1 Shipment

The U-CONTROL was carefully packed at the assembly plant to assure secure transport. Should the condition of the cardboard box suggest that damage may have taken place, please inspect the unit immediately and look for physical indications of damage.

Damaged equipment should NEVER be sent directly to us. Please inform the dealer from whom you acquired the unit immediately as well as the transportation company from which you took delivery of the unit. Otherwise, all claims for replacement/repair may be rendered invalid.

To assure optimal protection of your UMX25 during	Figure 1.2: The battery compartment on the bottom side of the
	UMX25
transport, we recommend utilizing a carrying case.
Please always use the original packaging to avoid	Open the battery compartment by pressing the shutter clamp
	carefully in the direction of the battery compartment, while pulling
damage due to storage or shipping.
	the cover of the compartment upwards.
Never let unsupervised children play with the	Please note the following points when inserting the batteries:
B-CONTROL or with its packaging.	The +symbol of the batteries must coincide with the +symbol
Please dispose of all packaging materials in an	of the compartment! Incorrect polarity will damage the
	electronics!
environmentally-friendly fashion.	Do not mix old and new batteries! When you change the
1.1.2 Initial operation and power supply	batteries, always change all 3 batteries at the same time.
	Do not use damaged batteries. The UMX25 could be
Please make sure that the unit is provided with sufficient
	damaged due to the leakage of chemicals.
ventilation, and never place the UMX25 on top of an amplifier or
in the vicinity of a heater to avoid the risk of overheating.	If you do not use the unit for an extended period of time,
The power supply can be realized in different ways depending	please remove the batteries from the compartment. Here
	again, the batteries could leak and damage the device.
on the main application area: For the installation of the UMX25 in
a studio environment, it is possible to connect the device directly	After inserting the batteries, please close the battery compartment
to a free USB port of the computer using the USB cable provided	and make sure the shutter clamp snaps into place again.
(see fig. 1.1).	If you do neither want to connect the power supply over USB
In case it is not possible to establish the power supply over	nor operate the unit with batteries, there is yet another possibility
USB (e.g. because of an overload of the host computer due to	to connect the UMX25 over an external power pack. Best suited
several USB devices connected), it is also possible to operate	here is the BEHRINGER POWERSUPPLY PSU-SB. If you use a
the UMX25 with three 1.5-Volt batteries (type “AA”, see fig. 1.2).	different power supply, please observe the correct operational
	data (9 V DC; 100 mA) and correct polarity of the connector plug;
	you will find information about this above the DC input on the rear
	of the unit. Reverse polarity can damage the electronics.

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