User manual PHONIC MIDIHUB

[. . . ] Keep this user's manual for future reference. Please carefully follow all instructions. You should use properly functioning cables in good repair to connect all devices to MIDI Hub. Do not try to service this product yourself. [. . . ] When the device is connected to the USB port of an active computer, turn the switch OFF to power MIDI Hub from the USB bus. This switch gives the user the option to power MIDI Hub from an external power supply when operating in connection with a laptop, thus allowing the user to save laptop battery power. 10) MIDI Out B Port This is a standard MIDI port. It outputs to MIDI devices using a 5-pin MIDI DIN connector. 11) MIDI In B Port This is a standard MIDI port. It accepts input from MIDI devices using a 5-pin MIDI DIN connector. page 8 MIDI Hub User's Manual PHONIC CORPORATION INSTALLATION 1) 2) 3) Leave all MIDI IN and OUT ports disconnected until installation is complete. Connect the Series A end of the USB cable to a USB port on the computer. Connect the Series B end of the USB cable to the USB port on MIDI Hub. Note: If you need a longer USB cable they are available for purchase at most computer and office supply stores. However, do not use a USB hub to extend the length of the USB cable. Use only a single cable between MIDI Hub and the computer. OPERATING SYSTEM SETUP There is no need to install drivers for MIDI Hub. It works with the core audio driver in Microsoft® Windows® and Apple® Macintosh® computers. However, please note under "System Requirements" that MIDI Hub does not work with all operating systems. Windows XP To confirm that MIDI Hub has been installed correctly, go to 'Control Panel' and doubleclick on 'System'. The 'System Properties' box will open. Select the 'Hardware' tab, and then click the button under 'Device Manager'. The 'Device Manager' box will open. Single-click the plus sign (+) next to 'Sound, video and game controllers' to expand the selection and double-click 'USB Audio Device'. The 'USB Audio Device Properties' box will open. Next to 'Location:' it should read 'USB Device'. Mac OS X To confirm that MIDI Hub has been correctly installed in Mac OS X 10. 2 (Jaguar) or later, go to the 'Applications/Utilities' folder and open the 'Audio MIDI Setup' application. When the 'Audio MIDI Setup' window opens, select the 'MIDI Devices' tab. The 'USB Device' icon should appear in the window. PHONIC CORPORATION MIDI Hub User's Manual page 9 SOFTWARE SETUP This section only contains basic MIDI software setup. For more detailed information on how to setup MIDI Hub to work with your software, please refer to the software's manual. Windows Cubase SX Find the 'in:' and 'out:' drop-down boxes on the left side of the application window halfway down. Click on the arrow to the right of each box and select 'USB Audio Device'. Do this operation for both boxes. Giga Studio To set the inputs and outputs as 'USB Audio Device' select the 'Hardware/Routing' tab, and in the 'Midi In to MIDI Out Mapping' section confirm the settings under 'Midi In Ports'. Logic You have the option to select a port for a MIDI track and to choose whether or not to transmit the MIDI clock. To select a port for a MIDI track open the 'Arrange' window and select the MIDI track you want in the instrument parameter box. For better performance, uncheck 'Transmit MIDI clock' under 'MIDI' in 'Syncronisation'. Reason Open 'Edit', then select 'Preferences' and "MIDI'. [. . . ] You may not need to set the input buffer size. PURCHASING PHONIC OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES GEAR AND To purchase Phonic gear and optional accessories, please contact an authorized Phonic distributor. For a list of nearby Phonic distributors please visit our website at www. phonic. com and click on Get Gear. You may also contact Phonic directly and we will assist you in locating a distributor: Phonic 5411 Johns Road, #605 Tampa, FL 33634 (813) 890-8872 page 12 MIDI Hub User's Manual PHONIC CORPORATION SERVICE AND REPAIR Phonic has over 100 service centers worldwide. Please contact an authorized Phonic distributor for service and repairs. [. . . ]