Tapco Linkmidi Owners manual

IMPORTANT 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 block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9. Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

10. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

11. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when 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.

FCC Information

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................2

INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................4

The Link.MIDI 4x4 USB MIDI Interface ....................................4

Link.MIDI 4x4 Features ...................................................................4

GETTING STARTED ..................................................................................................5

Connecting the Link.MIDI 4x4 .....................................................5

Hookup Diagram ................................................................................6

LINK.MIDI 4X4 FEATURES ...................................................................................8

Front Panel ............................................................................................8

1. INPUT 2-4 .....................................................................................8

2. OUTPUT 4 .....................................................................................8

3. ACTIVITY Indicators ................................................................8

4. USB/THRU Switch .....................................................................8

5. POWER Indicator ......................................................................9

Rear Panel .............................................................................................9

6. INPUT 1 ..........................................................................................9

7. OUTPUT 1-3 ................................................................................9

8. USB Connector ...........................................................................9

9. Kensington Security Slot ........................................................9

APPENDIX A: SERVICE INFORMATION .................................................10

Warranty Service .............................................................................10

Troubleshooting ...............................................................................10

Repair ...................................................................................................11

APPENDIX B: LINK.MIDI 4X4 SPECIFICATIONS .............................12

TAPCO LIMITED WARRANTY .......................................................................14

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the TAPCO Link.MIDI 4x4 USB MIDI Interface for digital recording systems equipped with a USB port on either a Macintosh or a PC.

The Link.MIDI 4x4 is a 4x4 USB MIDI interface that is powered directly oﬀ the USB connection so no external power supply is required. Since it uses the USB drivers in the operating system of the computer (Windows XP and OS X), no drivers are required to be installed.

The Link.MIDI 4x4 USB MIDI Interface

The Link.MIDI 4x4 is typically used to interface MIDI keyboards or other MIDI instruments and devices to MIDI sequencing software on a computer. It provides four MIDI inputs and four MIDI outputs on standard 5-pin MIDI connectors. A USB connector transfers the MIDI data to and from a PC or Macintosh computer. Since each MIDI connector can transmit MIDI data for up to 16 channels, the Link.MIDI 4x4 can handle up to 64 channels of MIDI data.

Link.MIDI 4x4 Features

• 4-In, 4-Out MIDI Interface (64x64 MIDI channels)

• High-speed USB connection to PC or Macintosh computers

• USB/THRU switch routes MIDI IN 1 to MIDI OUTS 1-4

• MIDI IN and MIDI OUT activity indicators for each port

• USB powered (requires no external power supply)

• Convenient collapsible swivel-foot for desktop operation

• Compact size

Link.MIDI 4x4 Minimum System Requirements

PC Requirements

• Windows XP (SP1) Macintosh Requirements

• OS X (10.3 or later)

GETTING STARTED

OUT

1 2 3 4

POWER

USB

THRU

USB MIDI INTERFACE

LINK.midi 4x4

ACTIVITY THRU

OUTPUT

INPUT

2 3 4 4

LOOK

CLOSER

USB

OUTPUT

INPUT

Use this section to get your Link.MIDI 4x4 set up quickly.

Connecting the Link.MIDI 4x4

• To stand the Link.MIDI 4x4 upright, pull the

stabilizer bar downward and twist it out 90º from the body, as shown here.

• Connect your MIDI keyboard(s) and other MIDI

equipped instruments or sound modules to the MIDI IN ports on the Link.MIDI 4x4.

• Connect the USB port on the Link.MIDI 4x4 to the

USB port on your computer using the USB cable included in the box.

• Conﬁgure the Link.MIDI 4x4 in your application

software.

Many MIDI Interface applications require connecting just one keyboard or MIDI controller to INPUT 1 and using multiple MIDI outputs. This is why INPUT 1 is located on the back of the Link.MIDI 4x4 along with OUTPUTS 1-3. This keeps all the cables in the back and out of the way.

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