Behringer U-CONTROL UMX61 Introduction, Before you get started, Shipment, Online registration

U-CONTROL UMX49/UMX61

1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for showing your confidence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the UMX. The UMX is an extremely flexible master keyboard with a controller unit that can be used 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 UMX for conveniently operating sequencing software or computer plug-ins – the UMX 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 the user’s manual, store it at a safe place for future reference.

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 UMX during transport, we recommend utilizing a carrying case.

Please always use the original packaging to avoid damage due to storage or shipping.

Never let unsupervised children play with the B-CONTROL or with its packaging.

Please dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally-friendly fashion.

1.1.2 Initial operation and power supply

Please make sure that the unit is provided with sufficient ventilation, and never place the UMX on top of an amplifier or in the vicinity of a heater to avoid the risk of overheating.

The power supply can be realized in different ways depending on the main application area: For the installation of the UMX in a studio environment, it is possible to connect the device directly to a free USB port of the computer using the USB cable provided (see fig. 1.1).

In case it is not possible to establish the power supply over USB (e.g. because of an overload of the host computer due to several USB devices connected), it is also possible to operate the UMX with three 1.5-Volt batteries (type “AA”, see fig. 1.2).

USB Cable (included)

U-CONTROL UMX

Figure 1.1: Power supply via USB

Figure 1.2: The battery compartment on the bottom side of

the UMX

Open the battery compartment by pressing the shutter clamp carefully in the direction of the battery compartment, while pulling the cover of the compartment upwards.

Please note the following points when inserting the batteries:

The +symbol of the batteries must coincide with the +symbol of the compartment! Incorrect polarity will damage the electronics!

Do not mix old and new batteries! When you change the batteries, always change all 3 batteries at the same time.

Do not use damaged batteries. The UMX could be damaged due to the leakage of chemicals.

If you do not use the unit for an extended period of time, please remove the batteries from the compartment. Here again, the batteries could leak and damage the device.

After inserting the batteries, please close the battery compartment and make sure the shutter clamp snaps into place again.

If you do neither want to connect the power supply over USB nor operate the unit with batteries, there is yet another possibility to connect the UMX over an external power pack. Best suited here is the BEHRINGER POWERSUPPLY PSU-SB. If you use a 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.

1.1.3 Online registration

Please, do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting www.behringer.com (alternatively www.behringer.de) and kindly read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully.

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