Akai U400 User Manual

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

Operator’ s Manual

WARNING!!

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

3/30/2000 Rev. 2

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The U400 is designed to be used in a standard household environment. Power requirements for electrical equipment vary from area to area. Please ensure that your AC Adaptor supplied meets the power requirements in your area. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician or AKAI professional dealer.

120 VAC @ 60 Hz for USA and Canada 220~230/240 VAC @ 50 Hz for Europe 240 VAC @ 50 Hz for Australia

PROTECTING YOURSELF AND THE U400

• Never touch the AC Adaptor with wet hands.

• Always disconnect the AC Adaptor from the power supply by pulling on the adaptor/plug, not the cord.

• Allow only an AKAI professional dealer or qualified professional engineer to repair or reassemble the U400. Apart from voiding the warranty, unauthorized engineers might touch live internal parts and receive a serious electrical shock.

• Do not put, or allow anyone to put any object, especially metal objects, into the U400.

• Use only a household AC power supply. Never use a DC power supply.

• If water or any other liquid is spilled into or onto the U400, disconnect the power, and call your dealer.

• Make sure that the unit is well-ventilated, and away from direct sunlight.

• To avoid damage to internal circuitry, as well as the external finish, keep the U400 away from sources of direct heat (stoves, radiators, etc.).

• Avoid using aerosol insecticides, etc. near the U400. They may damage the surface, and may ignite.

• Do not use denaturated alcohol, thinner or similar chemicals to clean the U400. They will damage the finish.

• Modification of this equipment is dangerous, and can result in the functions of the U400 being impaired. Never attempt to modify the equipment in any way.

• Make sure that the U400 is always well-supported when in use on a firm level surface.

• In order to assure optimum performance of your U400, select the setup location carefully, and make sure the equipment is used properly. Avoid setting up the U400 in the following locations:

1. In a humid or dusty environment

2. In a room with poor ventilation

3. On a surface which is not horizontal

4. Inside a vehicle such as a car, where it will be subject to vibration

5. In an extremely hot or cold environment

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CAUTION (Only for the product sold in Canada and U.S.A.)

To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized AC power plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

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ATTENTION

Afin d’éviter tout risque de décharge électrique, n’ utilisez pas cette prise polarisée avec une rallonge, une prise de courant ou autre sortie á moins que les lames puissent être complétement insérées et qu’elles ne soient plus visibles.

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IMPORTANT (for U.K. customers only)

This equipment is fitted with an approved converter plug. To change the fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows:

1) Remove the fuse cover and old fuse.

2) Fit a new fuse which should be a BS1362 5 Amp A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type.

3) Refit the fuse cover.

If the AC mains plug fitted to the lead supplied with this equipment is not suitable for your type of AC outlet sockets, it should be changed to an AC mains lead, complete with moulded plug of the appropriate type. If this is not possible, the plug should be cut off and a correct one fitted to suit the AC outlet. This should be fused at 5 Amps.

If a plug without a fuse is used, the fuse at the distribution board should not be greater than 5 Amp.

PLEASE NOTE: THE SEVERED PLUG MUST BE DESTROYED TO AVOID A POSSIBLE

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, please proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

DO NOT CONNECT ANY WIRE TO THE PIN MARKED E OR OR YELLOW & GREEN WHEN WIRING THE PLUG.

Ensure that all the terminals are securely tightened and no loose strands of wire exist. Before replacing the plug cover, make certain the cord grip is clamped over the outer sheath of the lead and not simply over the wires.

SHOCK HAZARD SHOULD IT BE INSERTED INTO A 13 AMP SOCKET ELSEWHERE.

BLUE —NEUTRAL BROWN —LIVE

OR COLOURED GREEN

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WARNING

CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

FCC WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 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 off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

AVIS POUR LES ACHETEURS CANADIENS DU U400

Le présent appareil numérique n’ément pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la Class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

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This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

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This appliance is not equipped with a main power switch. Even when the appliance is turned off, the power supply to the appliance is not completely turned off when the power cord is plugged in. Pull out the adaptor when not using the appliance for long periods.

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The AKAI U400 is a computer-based instrument and uses software contained in ROM. Software that is provided with the instrument, including information contained in this manual, is copyrighted by applicable laws. You can use that software or information concerning the instrument only for personal use. You are strictly prohibited to copy or modify any part of the software or manual without written permission from AKAI professional M.I. Corp., Yokohama, Japan.

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WARRANTY

AKAI professional M.I. Corp. warrants its products, when purchased from an authorized “AKAI professional” dealer, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 (twelve) months from the date of purchase. Warranty service is effective and available to the original purchase only, and only on completion and return of the AKAI professional Warranty Registration Card within 14 days of purchase.

Warranty coverage is valid for factory-authorized updates to AKAI professional instruments and their software, when their installation is performed by an authorized AKAI professional Service Center, and a properly completed Warranty Registration has been returned to your “AKAI professional” dealer.

To obtain service under this warranty, the product must, on discovery of the defect, be properly packed and shipped to the nearest AKAI professional Service Center. The party requesting warranty service must provide proof of original ownership and date of purchase of the product.

If the warranty is valid, AKAI professional will, without charge for parts or labor, either repair or replace the defective part(s). Without a valid warranty, the entire cost of the repair (parts and labor) is the responsibility of the product's owner.

AKAI professional warrants that it will make all necessary adjustments, repairs and replacements at no cost to the original owner within 12 (twelve) months of the purchase date if:

1) The product fails to perform its specified functions due to failure of one or more of its components.

2) The product fails to perform its specified functions due to defects in workmanship.

3) The product has been maintained and operated by the owner in strict accordance with the written instructions for proper maintenance and use as specified in this Operator's Manual.

Before purchase and use, owners should determine the suitability of the product for their intended use, and owner assumes all risk and liability whatsoever in connection therewith. AKAI professional shall not be liable for any injury, loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of use, or inability to use the product.

The warranty provides only those benefits specified, and does not cover defects or repairs needed as a result of acts beyond the control of AKAI professional, including but not limited to:

1) Damage caused by abuse, accident, negligence.

2) Damage caused by any tampering, alteration or modification of the product: operating software, mechanical or electronic components.

3) Damage caused by failure to maintain and operate the product in strict accordance with the written instructions for proper maintenance and use as specified in this Operator's Manual.

4) Damage caused by repairs or attempted repairs by unauthorized persons.

5) Damage caused by fire, smoke, falling objects, water or other liquids, or natural events such as rain, floods, earthquakes, lightning, tornadoes, storms, etc.

6) Damage caused by operation on improper voltages.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This warranty becomes void if the product or its software is electroni-

cally modified, altered or tampered with in any way.

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