User manual CME MATRIX K V1.0

[. . . ] Matrix K User's Manual Version 1. 0 FCC INFORMATION (U. S. A) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by CME may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. [. . . ] The XLR input is balanced and provides 48V phantom power (by pressing the "48V On / Off" button). It is suitable for professional condenser microphones. The ¼" connector is un-balanced and is suitable for dynamic coiled microphone and electric guitar or bass. 2. In Peak Adjusts the gain of the signal from the combo connector. After activating "Direct Monitor" function. A red LED flashes when the input signal level is near distortion indicating it would be better to lower the input gain. 4. In Level After activating "Direct Monitor" function. A blue LED will light up and flash if signal is available at the input channel. 5. Line Out vol. Adjusts the volume level of the Stereo In. Connect Matrix K USB with computer via USB cable here. Matrix K User's Manual 9 Connection examples The Matrix K is a very flexible device that features many input and output connectors for different usage and applications. You can connect various external equipment to meet your audio needs. Connection examples of front panel Note: You can only connect ONE device to the XLR / TS combo connector at the same time, either an XLR microphone or TS E. guitar/bass. Shows that the XLR / TS combo connector can be used to connect XLR microphones, as well as TS E. guitar/bass, but you cannot connect XLR device and TS device at the same time. Connection examples of rear panel 10 Matrix K User's Manual Signal flow chart (block diagram) The flow chart below shows how signals are routed through the Matrix K, which may help you better understand how to use the Maxtrix-X. Matrix K User's Manual 11 Driver Installation and Removal Matrix K is an external digital audio device. You can start your music making just by an IEEE 1394 cable (Matrix K FW) or USB cable (Matrix K USB) to connect with computer. After installing driver, Matrix K FW can be used immediately. Matrix K USB can work properly without any extra driver in Windows XP. Both Matrix K FW and Matrix K USB will work properly without extra drivers in MAC OS X. Driver Installation The following is brief of Matrix K FW's driver installation step in Windows XP. Please note, do not connect Matrix K FW with computer before the installer ask you to do so. Please insert the driver CD which is within the pack of Matrix K FW into CD-ROM drive. The installation will start automatically later. Please select "Install Matrix K FW" in main menu to start the driver and control panel installation. Select "Next" to go on. Please use the default path to install driver and control panel. Select "Next" to continue. 12 Matrix K User's Manual Select "Next" and go next step. Select "Continue Anyway" to install. Please connect Matrix K FW with computer by IEEE 1394 cable when this dialog shows up, and select "Next" to continue. Matrix K User's Manual 13 Please ignore this dialog and select "Continue Anyway" to continue. Please wait for the installation to be finished. The installation is completed when this screen disappear. After installing, there is a small Matrix K icon on the task bar. Open Matrix K FW's control panel by double clicking this small icon. Driver Removal To remove Matrix K FW, please go to "Control Panel \ Add or Remove programs" and remove it. Control and Settings On Windows XP, besides the hardware controllers, most of the controls and settings of Matrix K are set by its control panel. [. . . ] Playback music and record using the software. Use the "Stereo In Vol. " knob in the front panel of Matrix K to set the input signal gain. B. Recording from a microphone (a) Self-powered Microphone with XLR connector 1. Connect the microphone to the XLR jack of the combo connector on the front panel of the Matrix K. [. . . ]