1 – Introduction

•• US-144MKII main unit

•• USB cable

•• CD-ROM (containing driver and manuals)

•• DVD-ROM (Cubase LE4)

•• Cubase LE4 Quick Start Guide

•• Warranty card

•• Owner’s manual (this document)

Conventions used in this manual

The following conventions are used in this manual:

•• Front panel keys, knobs, and indicators, and rear panel connectors are designated in all-capital letters.

Example: LINE IN jacks

•• This typeface is used to designate messages displayed by the software.

Example: Control Surface Protocol

•• This typeface is used to designate software menu functions and on-screen controllers.

Example: ASIO Device

•• Additional information is introduced in the styles below when needed:

TIP

Useful hints when using the unit.

NOTE

Explanation of actions in special situation and supplement.

CAUTION

Instructions that should be followed to avoid injury, damage to the unit or other equipment, and loss of data.

Trademarks

•• TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation.

•• Microsoft, Windows, Windows XP, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

•• Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS and Mac OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

•• Pentium and Intel are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

•• AMD Athlon is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

•• Cubase is a registered trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.

•• Other company names, product names and logos in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Precautions and notes for placement and use

•• Do not place any object on the unit for heat dissipation.

•• Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generating electrical device such as a power amplifier.

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