User manual MACKIE ONYX 400F

[. . . ] STUDIO RECORDING PREAMP with 192kHz FIREWIRE I/O OWNER'S MANUAL ONYX 400F Important Safety Instructions 1. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. [. . . ] Note: Strictly speaking, S/PDIF is limited to 20-bits because four bits are reserved for "user bits. " However, in the Onyx 400F, the four user bits are used for digital audio and 24-bits are transmitted (this is an accepted optional implementation of S/PDIF). 22. Power Receptacle This is a standard 3-prong IEC power connector. Connect the detachable linecord (included in the box with your Onyx 400F) to the power receptacle, and plug the other end of the linecord into an AC outlet. The Onyx 400F has a universal power supply that can accept any AC voltage ranging from 100 VAC to 240 VAC. It will work virtually anywhere in the world. That's why we call it a "PlanetEarth" power supply!This also means that it is less susceptible to voltage sags or spikes, providing greater electromagnetic isolation and better protection against AC line noise. Owner's Manual 17 ONYX 400F Onyx 400F Console The Onyx 400F Console lets you make a number of software changes in the operation of the Onyx 400F via the FireWire connection to your computer, as well as providing access to a Matrix Mixer that allows you to create four separate stereo mixes to send to a headphone amplifier via the ten line outputs. Another option for either a desktop or laptop computer is to purchase an external FireWire-equipped hard drive, again preferably a 7200 rpm drive with an 8 MB cache. This can be connected to one of the FireWire connections on the Onyx 400F, or directly to your computer, and appears as an available drive to your computer. Installing the Software The Onyx 400F Console can be installed on a PC running Window XP or a Macintosh running OS X. Installing the Drivers and Onyx 400F Console When connecting the Onyx 400F to a PC, it is necessary to first install the Onyx FireWire Windows drivers and the Onyx 400F Console. The Macintosh OS X 10. 3. 9 has FireWire drivers built-in, so it is not necessary to install drivers on a Mac. However, you do need to install the Onyx 400F Console on a Mac. Computer Requirements These are the minimum computer requirements for running the Onyx 400F Console. For the PC: · Microsoft Windows XP SP1 or later · Pentium 4, Celeron, or Athlon XP processor · 256 MB RAM For the Mac: · OS X 10. 3. 9 · G4 processor · 256 MB RAM It is important to note that the processor speed, amount of RAM installed, and the size and speed of your hard drive all contribute to the overall performance of your recording system. For the PC: 1. Insert the CD provided with the Onyx 400F into your CD drive. Click "Start > Run > Browse" and navigate to the CD drive. Double-click the file named: "DoubleClickToInstall. exe. " 3. You may get a "Security Warning" about running the installer. Click "Run. " A Note about Hard Drive Speed: Most tower-style desktop computers have hard drives that spin at 5400 rpm or faster, which is generally fast enough to record 10 channels without a problem. If you are experiencing difficulty recording all 10 channels at once, especially at 96 kHz or higher, you may need to install a faster hard drive (i. e. , 7200 rpm). This will work fine if you are recording fewer tracks at lower sample rates. However, if you are buying a laptop to use for recording the maximum number of tracks, specify a faster drive. It may be possible to replace a 4200 rpm drive with a faster one (preferably a 7200 rpm drive with an 8 MB cache), but you should check with the manufacturer to make sure. 18 ONYX 400F Owner's Manual 5. The Onyx F Series Windows XP Installer window opens. [. . . ] The address of your closest authorized service center will be given to you by Technical Support. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the Service Request Number is plainly written on the shipping carton. LOUD Technologies reserves the right to inspect any products that may be the subject of any warranty claims before repair or replacement is carried out. LOUD Technologies may, at our option, require proof of the original date of purchase in the form of a dated copy of the original dealer's invoice or sales receipt. [. . . ]