Alesis iO4 Quick Start Guide - Page 3

QUICKSTART GUIDE (ENGLISH) 1. Make sure all items listed in the Box Contents are included. 2. READ SAFETY INSTRUCTION BOOKLET BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT. 3. Place the product in an appropriate location for operation. 4. Ensure high quality, shielded audio cables are used away from sources of electromagnetic interference. BOX CONTENTS y iO4 y Power adapter y USB cable y Software DVD y Quickstart Guide y Safety Instructions & Warranty Information booklet CONNECTION DIAGRAM COMPUTER SPEAKERS HEADPHONE MICROPHONE GUITAR SAMPLER Notes: y When recording a guitar or bass with an active pickup, set the iO4 's MIC/LINE / GUITAR SWITCH to "MIC/LINE." If your instrument uses a passive pickup, set the switch to "GUITAR." y Plug the iO4 directly into your computer, and avoid using a USB hub. Hubs can interfere with the iO4 's audio and MIDI timing signals. y To reduce electrical hum at high gain settings, keep the iO4 's power supply away from your guitar cable and the iO4 's channel inputs. Before turning on the iO4's power, do the following: 1. Ensure all cable connections have been made correctly. 2. Ensure the volume controls for your amplifier or speakers are turned down. 3. Insert the Power jack into the [POWER] input on the rear panel of the iO4 and plug the power adapter into an AC outlet. 4. Then power-up the iO4. 5. Turn on the power of your amplifier or speakers, and adjust the Gain and Main volume controls on the iO4. 3