Behringer UCA202 User Manual 2

User Manual

U-CONTROL UCA202

Ultra low-latency 2 In/2 Out USB/Audio Interface with Digital Output

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Table of Contents

Thank you .....................................................................2

Impor tant Safety Instructions ...................................3

Legal Disclaimer ..........................................................4

Limited Warranty .........................................................4

1. Introdu ction ............................................................8

1.1 Before you started ........................................................8

1.1.1 Shipment ...................................................................8

1.1.2 Initial operation ..................................................... 9

1.1.3 Online registration ................................................9

2. System Requirements ......................................... 10

2.1 Hardware connection ...............................................10

3. Operating Elements and Conne ctions .............. 10

3.1 Front panel ....................................................................10

3.2 Rear panel ..................................................................... 11

4. Workin g with the UCA202....................................12

4.1 Application example .................................................12

5. Audio Connections ...............................................14

5.1 Wiring ..............................................................................14

5.2 Headphones connection ........................................ 14

6. Speciﬁcations ........................................................15

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Thank you

Welcome to the family of U-CONTROL users and thank you for expre ssing your conﬁdence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the UCA202. With the UCA202 you have purchased a high-per formance audio interface that includes a USB connector. It is thus an ideal sound card for your laptop computer or an essential recording/ playback component for studio environments that involve desktop computers.

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Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of suﬃ cient

magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality commercially-available speaker cables with ¼" TS plugs pre-installed. All other installation or modiﬁ cation should be performed only by qualiﬁ ed personnel.

This symbol, wherever it appears,

alerts you to the presence of

uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure - voltage that may be suﬃ cient to constitute a risk of shock.

This symbol, wherever it

appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in

the accompanying literature. Please read

Caution

To reduce the risk of electric shock,

do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualiﬁ ed personnel.

Caution

To reduce the risk of ﬁ re or electric

shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects ﬁ lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution

These service instructions are for

use by qualiﬁ ed service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualiﬁ ed ser vice personnel.

Read these instructions.1.

Keep these instructions.2.

Heed all warnings.3.

Follow all instructions.4.

Do not use this apparatus near water.5.

Clean only with dry cloth.6.

Do not block any ventilation 7.

openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources 8.

such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁ ers) that produce heat.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the 9.

polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁ t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being 10.

walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Important Safety Instructions

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Use only attachments/accessories speciﬁ ed 11.

by the manufacturer.

Use only with 12.

the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer, or sold with the

apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning 13.

storms or when unused for long periods of time.

Refer all servicing to qualiﬁ ed ser vice 14.

personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

The apparatus shall be connected to 15.

a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

Where the MAINS plug or an appliance 16.

coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

Technical speciﬁ cations and appearance are subject

to change without notice. The information contained

herein is correct at the time of printing. All trademarks

are the property of their respective owners. MUSIC Group

accepts no liability for any loss which may be suﬀ ered

by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon

any description, photograph or statement contained

herein. Colors and speciﬁ cations may vary slightly from

product. BEHRINGER products are sold through authorized

dealers only. Distributors and dealers are not agents of

MUSIC Group and have absolutely no authority to bind

MUSIC Group by any express or implied undertaking

or representation. This manual is copyrighted. No part

of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in

any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical,

including photocopying and recording of any kind, for any

purpose, without the express written permission of

Red Chip Company Ltd.

Trident Chambers, Wickhams Cay, P.O. Box 146,

Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Warranty§ 1

This limited warranty is valid only if you [1]

purchased the product from a BEHRINGER authorized dealer in the country of purchase. A list of authorized dealers can be found on BEHRINGER’s website behringer. com under “Where to Buy“, or you can contact the BEHRINGER oﬃ ce closest to you.

MUSIC Group* warrants the mechanical and [2]

electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship if used under normal operating conditions for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase (see the Limited Warranty terms in § 4 below), unless a longer minimum warranty period is mandated by applicable local laws. If the

Legal Disclaimer

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Legal Disclaimer

Limited Warranty

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product shows any defects within the speciﬁ ed warranty period and that defect is not excluded under § 4, MUSIC Group shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the product using suitable new or reconditioned product or parts. In case MUSIC Group decides to replace the entire product, this limited warranty shall apply to the replacement product for the remaining initial warranty period, i.e., one (1) year (or otherwise applicable minimum warranty period) from the date of purchase of the original product.

Upon validation of the warranty claim, [3]

the repaired or replacement product will be returned to the user freight prepaid by MUSIC Group.

Warranty claims other than those indicated [4]

above are expressly excluded.

PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT. IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY. THIS LIMITED WARRANT Y IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.

Online registration§ 2

Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase at behringer. com under “Support” and kindly read the terms and conditions of our limited warranty carefully. Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more eﬃ ciently. Thank you for your cooperation!

Return materials § 3

authorization

To obtain warranty service, please contact [1]

the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may contact the BEHRINGER distributor for your country listed under “Support” at behringer. com. If your country is not listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with by our “Online Support” which may also be found under “Support” at behringer. com. Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at behringer. com BEFORE returning the product. All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem and the serial number of the product. After verifying the product’s warranty eligibility

with the original sales receipt, MUSIC Group will then issue a Return Materials Authorization (“RMA”) number.

Subsequently, the product must be returned [2]

in its original shipping carton, together with the return authorization number to the address indicated by MUSIC Group.

Shipments without freight prepaid will not [3]

be accepted.

Warranty Exclusions§ 4

This limited warranty does not cover [1]

consumable parts including, but not limited to, fuses and batteries. Where applicable, MUSIC Group warrants the valves or meters contained in the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from date of purchase.

This limited warranty does not cover [2]

the product if it has been electronically or mechanically modiﬁ ed in any way. If the product needs to be modiﬁ ed or adapted in order to comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a national or local level, in any country which is not the country for which the product was originally developed and

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manufactured, this modiﬁ cation/adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship. This limited warranty does not cover any such modiﬁ cation/adaptation, regardless of whether it was carried out properly or not. Under the terms of this limited warranty, MUSIC Group shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a modiﬁ cation/adaptation.

This limited warranty covers only the [3]

product hardware. It does not cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software products whether or not contained in the product. Any such software is provided “AS IS” unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software limited warranty.

This limited warranty is invalid if the [4]

factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed from the product.

Free inspections and maintenance/repair [5]

work are expressly excluded from this limited warranty, in particular, if caused by improper handling of the product by the user. This also applies to defects caused by normal wear and tear, in particular, of faders, crossfaders,

potentiometers, keys/buttons, guitar strings, illuminants and similar parts.

Damage/defects caused by the [6]

following conditions are not covered by this limited warranty:

improper handling, neglect or failure to

•

operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals;

connection or operation of the unit in

•

any way that does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used;

damage/defects caused by acts of God/

•

Nature (accident, ﬁ re, ﬂ ood, etc) or any other condition that is beyond the control of MUSIC Group.

Any repair or opening of the unit carried out [7]

by unauthorized personnel (user included) will void the limited warranty.

If an inspection of the product by [8]

MUSIC Group shows that the defect in question is not covered by the limited warranty, the inspection costs are payable by the customer.

Products which do not meet the terms of [9]

this limited warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer’s expense. MUSIC Group or its authorized service center will inform the buyer of any such circumstance. If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notiﬁ cation, MUSIC Group will return the unit C.O.D. with a separate invoice for freight and packing. Such costs will also be invoiced separately when the buyer has sent in a written repair order.

Authorized BEHRINGER dealers do not [10]

sell new products directly in online auctions. Purchases made through an online auction are on a “buyer beware” basis. Online auction conﬁ rmations or sales receipts are not accepted for warranty veriﬁ cation and MUSIC Group will not repair or replace any product purchased through an online auction.

Warranty transferability§ 5

This limited warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer (customer of authorized retail dealer) and is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product. No other person (retail dealer, etc.) shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of MUSIC Group.

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