Behringer UCG102 User Manual

User manual
Version 1.0 October 2006
GUITAR LINK UCG102
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure—voltage that may be sufficient 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 the manual.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or
shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified personnel.
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 filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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9) Refer all servicing to qualified service 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.
10) CAUTION - These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not per­form any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions.
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GUITAR LINK UCG102
GUITAR LINK
The Ultimate Guitar-to-USB Interface to Jam and Record with Killer Modeling Amps and Effects
UCG102
V Plug in your favorite guitar and turn your PC or Mac computer into a guitar amp and recording
system without the need for any other hardware
V Enjoy immediate access to "Guitar Combos BEHRINGER Edition" from Native Instruments—the
leading authentic guitar amp and stomp box modeling software
V Package also includes Kristal 16-track music production and Audacity editing software
V Works directly with your PC or Mac computer—ultra-low latency ASIO drivers for PC included
V Stereo Headphone output lets you jam with your computer and can also be used for monitoring
with active monitor speakers
V Variable-speed file playback function for MP3, WAV, AIFF audio files—perfect for easy
learning and practicing
V Powered via USB—no additional power supply required
V High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life
V Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany
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GUITAR LINK UCG102
FOREWORD
Dear customer,
Welcome to the team of BEHRINGER users, and thank you very much for expressing your confidence in us by purchasing this UCG102.
Writing this foreword for you gives me great pleasure, because it represents the culmination of many months of hard work delivered by our engineering team to achieve a very ambitious goal: to design a USB interface that allows a guitar to be connected directly to the computer, convinces through its excellent sound and offers a maximum of flexibility and performance. The task of designing our new UCG102 certainly meant a great deal of responsibility, which we assumed by focusing on you, the discerning user and musician. Meeting your expectations also meant a lot of work and night shifts. But it was fun, too. Developing a product usually brings a lot of people together, and what a great feeling it is when all who participated in such a project can be proud of what they’ve achieved.
It is our philosophy to share our enjoyment with you, because you are the most important member of the BEHRINGER team. With your highly competent suggestions for new products you’ve made a significant contribution to shaping our company and making it successful. In return, we guarantee you uncompromising quality as well as excellent technical and audio properties at an extremely reasonable price. All of this will enable you to give free rein to your creativity without being hampered by budget constraints.
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We are often asked how we manage to produce such high-quality devices at such unbelievably low prices. The answer is quite simple: it’s you, our customers! Many satisfied customers mean large sales volumes enabling us to get better purchasing terms for components, etc. Isn’t it only fair to pass this benefit on to you? Because we know that your success is our success too!
I would like to thank everyone that made the UCG102 possible in the first place. You have all made your own personal contributions, from the developers to the many other employees at this company, and to you, the BEHRINGER user.
My friends, it’s been worth the effort!
Thank you very much,
Uli Behringer
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ........................ 8
1.1 Before you get started ..................... 8
1.1.1 Shipment .................................. 8
1.1.2 Online registration ................... 9
2 CONTROLS AND
CONNECTIONS ....................... 10
3 SOFTWARE ............................. 12
3.1 Included software .......................... 12
3.2 System requirements ..................... 15
3.3 Device drivers and latency ............ 16
4 APPLICATION EXAMPLES ..... 17
4.1 Operation of the connector ............ 17
4.2 Connection to a guitar .................... 18
5 AUDIO CONNECTIONS ........... 19
5.1 Wiring .............................................. 19
5.2 Headphone connection ..................20
5.3 USB cable ....................................... 20
6 SPECIFICATIONS .................... 21
7 WARRANTY ............................. 22
FCC—FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION COMPLIANCE
INFORMATION ................... 26
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GUITAR LINK UCG102
1 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for expressing your confidence in us by purchasing the GUITAR LINK UCG102. Your computer will become the ultimate working plat­form on which you can use the classic effects, in the studio as well as on stage. With a notebook, a guitar and the UCG102, it is now possible to work on the go, be it train or hotel.The GUITAR LINK UCG102’s scope of delivery includes a first-class modeling software with virtual amps and effects pedals. Accompany songs in MP3-, WAV- and AIFF-format which you can play from your PC or Mac computer. A headphone connection with a volume regulator is also available so that you can enjoy the session with your favorite volumes undisturbed, entirely after the motto “Plug‘n Rock”..
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Before you get started
1.1.1 Shipment
Your GUITAR LINK UCG102 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. Otherwise, all claims for replacement/ repair may be rendered invalid.
Please always use the original
packaging to avoid damage due to storage or shipping.
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