TASCAM US-2400 Owners Manual - Page 8

2 - Installation Place the US-2400 in a location where you will be comfortable mixing that is free from static electricity, moisture and dust (we've also found that subtle mood Special notices In addition to the notices at the beginning of this manual, please note the following: • The US-2400 is supplied with a 1.5m USB cable. Use this cable whenever possible to connect the US-2400 to the computer. If it is necessary to use another cable, make sure the other cable is the highest quality possible. • Connect the US-2400 directly to the host computer where possible. Do not use a USB hub, if it can be avoided. Macintosh OS X Connect the included USB cable between the US2400 and an available USB port on your computer. Power up the US-2400, so that the POWER indicator lights steadily. The USB indicator should then light. Windows XP Connect the included USB cable between the US2400 and an available USB port on your computer. Power up the US-2400, so that the POWER indicator lights steadily. Use of touch-sensitive faders The humidity and temperature of your environment affects the touch-sensitivity of the faders. Under normal working conditions you should experience no issues. However, extremes of temperature and/or humidity may sometimes cause operational problems. lighting and a nice chair can really enhance the sound of your mix). • Avoid eating or drinking over the control surface of the US-2400. Spilled liquids and crumbs will not improve the performance of the unit! A smoke-free atmosphere is preferred. • Although the USB system allows you to "hotswap" accessories, we strongly recommend that you connect the US-2400 before launching the DAW software and disconnect it after quitting the software. If you connect or disconnect it while the DAW software is running, you may experience unpredictable behavior. Open Audio/MIDI Setup (located in Applications>Utilities) and check that the US-2400 has appeared as a four-port MIDI device in the MIDI Devices tab. It is not necessary to restart the computer. Within a few moments, the Windows system will detect the device, install its own device driver services and inform you that your new device is ready to use, and the USB indicator should light. It is not necessary to restart the computer. 8 TASCAM US-2400 Owner's Manual