User manual M-AUDIO SESSION WITH FAST TRACK USB

[. . . ] Consult your software's documentation for more information on this. Minimum System Requirements M-Audio Session Software (Windows Only) Windows XP Windows XP (SP2) or higher * 1. 6 GHz processor ( CPU speed requirement may be higher for laptops) 512MB RAM 4 GB free HD space for complete installation of Session DVD drive AGP 4X or faster graphics ** 32MB video RAM 1024 x 768 video resolution (1280 x 1024 recommended) One native USB port Windows Vista (edition) 32-Bit Windows Vista (edition) 32-Bit 1. 6 GHz processor (CPU speed requirement may be higher for laptops) 1024 MB RAM 4 GB free HD space for complete installation of Session DVD drive AGP 4X or faster graphics ** 128MB video RAM 1024 x 768 video resolution (1280 x 1024 recommended) One native USB port Session with Fast Track USB User Guide | 3 Windows XP (SP2) or higher * Fast Track USB Audio Interface 1. 2. Intel Pentium / AMD Athlon 1 GHz or higher 512 MB RAM DVD drive One native USB port Windows Vista (edition) 32-Bit Windows Vista (edition) 32-Bit Pentium III ­ 1 GHz or higher 1024 MB RAM DVD drive One native USB port Macintosh OS X G4 1 GHz or higher Mac OS X 10. 2. 8 or later 512 MB RAM One Native USB port *Home and Professional Edition only. Windows Media Center Edition is not currently supported. **Session does not support video cards based on any of the following chipsets: S3/VIA UniChrome, SiS EL315, Matrox Please also check the minimum system requirements for third party software applications that are to be used with your new M-Audio hardware, as they may be greater than the above. Installation and Setup Overview for Windows It is important that installation and setup take place in the following sequence (these steps are explained in detail in following chapters): Install the Session music creation software. [. . . ] 6. Connecting the Fast Track USB Audio Interface Fast Track USB is compatible with Windows and Macintosh class-compliant USB drivers, and will function as soon as it is connected to your computer. However, for the best low-latency performance in Windows, you will need to install the M-Audio drivers. Once you have completed installing the Session software in Windows, connect the M-Audio Fast Track USB to an available USB port on your computer. Your computer will recognize the new hardware and Windows computers will briefly display a Found New Hardware message. You may be prompted with a message that the driver being installed has not passed Windows Logo Testing, or asked whether the program you wish to run is a trusted application. Click Continue Anyway or Install to proceed with the installation. You may also see a Windows prompt asking if you would like to search the Internet for a driver. Mac users can simply connect the Fast Track USB interface and start using the device. NOTE: In order to hear the audio signal produced by Fast Track USB, you must either: 1. Connect the two RCA outputs (located on the Fast Track USB rear panel) to powered monitors, an amplifier, or a mixer. Connect headphones to the headphone output, located on the front panel. Session with Fast Track USB User Guide | 7 The Fast Track USB Audio Interface Front Panel Controls 1 2. 4. Input Level ­ Adjusts the gain level for the rear-panel XLR input (14). Peak LED ­ Indicates presence of peak input level from the XLR input. Lights when input signal approaches ­3dB before overload. Signal LED ­ Indicates presence of input signal from the XLR input. Lights when input signal level approaches ­40dB. Input/Playback Mix Control ­ Controls the ratio of input signal to playback signal from your recording software. (When you record, you should mute the track you're recording. Otherwise, you'll hear the analog input signal AND latency delayed recorded signal. ) Mono Switch ­ When pressed, this switch sums the input signals to mono for direct monitoring. Headphone Output ­ Standard 1/8" stereo headphone output. Output Level ­ Adjusts overall output volume level. This control affects both the rear panel RCA outputs (11) and the headphone output (6). [. . . ] We recommend checking this site regularly to ensure you have the most current information about your M-Audio products. Warranty Warranty Terms M-Audio warrants products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use and provided that the product is owned by the original, registered user. Visit www. m-audio. com/warranty for terms and limitations applying to your specific product. Warranty Registration Immediately registering your new M-Audio product entitles you to full warranty coverage and helps M-Audio develop and manufacture the finest quality products available. Register online at www. m-audio. com/register to receive FREE product updates and for the chance to win M-Audio giveaways. Fast Track USB Tested to comply with FCC standards FOR HOME OR STUDIO USE WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. [. . . ]