D01087920A US-122@# USB 2.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For U.S.A. TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. • Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes. • Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. • Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings.
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 – Introduction..................................5 5 – Connections................................18 Overview................................................. 5 Features................................................... 5 What is in the package............................ 5 Conventions used in this manual............. 6 Trademarks.............................................. 6 Precautions and notes for placement and use..............................................
1 – Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM US-122MKII USB 2.0 Audio/ MIDI Interface. Please read this owner’s manual carefully before you begin using the US-122MKII, and use the product correctly as directed in order to ensure long and trouble-free enjoyment of all its functionality. After you have read this manual, keep it nearby for reference when required. You can also download the Owner's Manual from the supplied CD-ROM or the TASCAM web site (http://www.tascam. com).
1 – Introduction •• USB cable •• CD-ROM (containing driver and manuals) •• DVD-ROM (Cubase LE4) •• Cubase LE4 Quick Start Guide •• Warranty card CAUTION Instructions that should be followed to avoid injury, damage to the unit or other equipment, and loss of data. Trademarks •• Owner’s manual (this document) •• TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation.
1 – Introduction Beware of condensation If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or used after a sudden temperature change, there is a danger of condensation; vapor in the air could condense on the internal mechanism, making correct operation impossible. To prevent this, or if this occurs, let the unit sit for one or two hours at the new room temperature before using. Cleaning the unit To clean the unit, wipe gently with a soft dry cloth.
2 – Parts of the US-122MKII Top panel 1 MIDI IN indicator Lights when MIDI data is being received at the MIDI IN connector. NOTE A device that transmits the MIDI Active Sense message will cause this indicator to blink constantly. 8 TASCAM US-122MKII 2 MIDI OUT indicator Lights when MIDI data is being transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector. 3 USB indicator Lights to indicate a valid USB connection to the host computer.
2 – Parts of the US-122MKII 4 MON MIX balance knob Controls the balance of the signal sources being output from the LINE OUT jacks and the PHONES jack. When this knob is turned to the INPUT side, the signal being input to the US-122MKII (from the MIC IN jacks, or 1/4” LINE IN jacks) will be output. When this knob is turned to the COMPUTER side, the output signal received from the computer via USB will be output. 5 MONO switch Turn this switch ON if you want to monitor in monaural.
2 – Parts of the US-122MKII Front panel w MIC IN (L, R) jacks (XLR balanced) These are analog mic input jacks. The wiring is as follows: pin 1 = ground, pin 2 = hot, pin 3 = cold. e LINE IN L jack (TRS 1/4” phone jack) These are balanced line input jacks. r PHONES jack (stereo 1/4” phone) This is a headphone output jack. CAUTION Use the PHONES/LINE OUT knob to minimize the volume before connecting headphones.
2 – Parts of the US-122MKII Rear panel y USB connector Use the provided USB cable to connect this to the host computer’s USB 2.0 port. CAUTION •• If the US-122MKII is operating with a USB 1.1 (USB 2.0 Full Speed) connection, the sample rate choices will be limited to 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz. •• The US-122MKII obtains power from the host computer via the USB cable. In rare cases, a computer’s USB port may not be able to supply enough power to operate the US-122MKII. If this occurs, consider purchasing a USB 2.
3 – Installation System requirements See the TASCAM website for updated information about OS compatibility. Windows Mac OS X Supported operating system: Mac OS X 10.4.11 Mac OS X 10.5.6 or later Supported operating system: Supported computer system: Windows XP 32-bit SP2/SP3 Windows XP 64-bit SP2 Windows Vista 32-bit SP2 Windows Vista 64-bit SP2 or later Apple Macintosh series equipped with a USB port as standard equipment Supported computer system: Windows compatible computer with a USB port (USB 2.
3 – Installation Installing the driver for Windows NOTE 55 Click the “Install the driver” button when the screen below appears. •• During driver installation, a warning that “this software ... has not passed Windows Logo testing“ will appear. If this message appears, click Continue to proceed with the installation. •• During installation, you must connect, disconnect and reconnect the unit in steps 7, 8 and 9. You should complete each of these installation steps in less than one minute.
3 – Installation 88 When the screen below appears, unplug the connecting USB cable from the unit or the PC. 99 When the screen below appears once more, reconnect the unit and the PC with the USB cable. 14 TASCAM US-122MKII 111When the screen below appears, the installation is complete. Click the “Reboot now” button to restart the PC to use the driver.
3 – Installation Installing the driver for Mac OS X 11 Confirm that the US-122MKII is not connected to the computer. 22 Double-click the "US-122MKII_US144MKII_1.14.dmg" on the included CD-ROM. The "TASCAM_US122MKII_US-144MKII_1.14.mpkg" is created on the desktop. 33 Dboule-click the "TASCAM_US122MKII_US-144MKII_1.14mpkg" on the desktop to launch the installer. 44 Follow the instructions on the screen to conduct the installation. 55 Restart the computer and then connect the unit.
3 – Installation Select “Install Driver,” and follow the instructions shown on the screen. If you have downloaded the driver from the TASCAM website (htt://www.tascam. com), expand the ZIP archive, launch the “setup.exe” file, and follow the instructions on the screen. Q: I loaded the installation CD-ROM into a Windows computer, but the driver installation menu does not appear. How can I access this menu? A: The automatic playback settings for the disc drive might be disabled.
4 IMPORTANT – US-122MKII SAFETY Control PRECAUTIONS panel settings Overview The Control Panel lets you make various settings for the US-122MKII’s functionality. On Windows XP and Windows Vista, the US-122MKII & US-144MKII Control Panel shortcut can be found in the Windows Start menu > Control Panel or the Start menu > All Programs > TASCAM. On Mac OS X, the US-122MKII & US144MKII Control Panel is located in the Applications folder.
5 – Connections NOTE USB connections Using the included USB cable, connect the US-122MKII to your computer as shown in the illustration. The US-122MKII has two input channels (L, R), with a MIC IN jack (XLR) , LINE IN and LINE/GUITAR IN jack (1/4” phone jack) provided for each channel. Do not connect signals to both of these analog input jacks at the same time. If both are connected, the signal will not be correctly input to the US-122MKII.
5 – Connections CAUTION •• Connecting a dynamic mic with an unbalanced connection could damage it if the PHANTOM switch is ON. •• Do not connect or disconnect mics when the PHANTOM switch is ON. Doing so could cause loud noise or damage the equipment. •• Use the PHONES/LINE OUT knob to minimize the volume before turning the phantom switch ON or OFF. Depending on the mic, loud noises might be produced and damage could be caused to equipment or to people’s hearing.
5 – Connections Monitor speakers Connect monitor speakers (powered speakers or an amplifier and speakers) to the LINE OUT jacks on the rear panel. Analog record player The output of an analog record player cannot be connected directly to the US-122MKII. You must connect a phono amp between your analog record player and the US-122MKII. (Alternatively, you can connect it via an audio amp that has PHONO inputs.
5 – Connections MIDI connections Connect your sound module, keyboard/ synthesizer, drum machine, or other MIDI device to the US-122MKII as shown below. USB Computer MIDI IN MIDI OUT Sequencer/ drum machine etc. CAUTION USB Computer MIDI OUT MIDI IN Sound module etc. Analog output Keyboard/ synthesizer etc. Analog output External Mixer If you want to monitor the sound of a sound module, keyboard/synthesizer or drum machine, connect the output of that device to this unit’s LINE IN.
6 – Application Guide In this chapter, we explain how to set some audio applications for use with this unit. Windows XP and Windows Media Player 11 Close all applications and then open the “Control Panel” from the “Start” menu. 22 Open “Sounds and Audio Devices” or “Sounds and Multimedia.” NOTE If you do not see either of the items above, click “Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices” and one will appear. 33 Click the “Audio” tab, and set the “Default device:” for “Sound playback” to “TASCAM US-122MKII.
6 – Application Guide Windows Vista and Windows Media Player 11 Close all applications and then open the “Control Panel” from the “Start” menu. 22 Open “Sound.” NOTE If the above item does not appear, click “Hardware and Sound” and it will appear. NOTE •• If you change the setting while Windows Media Player is running, the software will not recognize that the device has been changed. In this case, restart Windows Media Player.
6 – Application Guide Mac OS X and iTunes 11 Open “System Preferences…” from the Apple menu. Cubase LE4 22 Click “Sound” in the “ System Preferences” window. 33 Click the “Output” tab, and select “US122MKII: Output” under “Choose a device for sound output.” 24 TASCAM US-122MKII See the included Cubase LE4 Quick Start Guide for information about making settings in this software.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 7 – MIDI Implementation Chart Function Basic Channel At power ON Transmitted X Received X Remarks Through Mode Changed At power ON X X X X Through X ************* X ************* X X Messages Note Number Altered X Through X Through X X X X Through X X X X ************* X X X X X Through Through Through X Through :Song Pos X X Through :Song Sel X X :Tune :Clock X X X X Through :Commands :Local on/off X X X X Through :All note off X X :A
8 – Troubleshooting Please read this chapter if you are unable to use the unit properly even after setting it up following the procedures in this manual. If you are still unable to resolve your problems please contact TASCAM customer support with the following information about the operating environment and details about the trouble.
8 – Troubleshooting 33 Click the Audio tab, and set the “Default device:” for “Sound playback” and “Sound recording” to “TASCAM US-122MKII.” Windows Vista 11 Shut down all applications, and open the “Control Panel” from the “Start” menu. 22 Open “Sound.” NOTE If the above item does not appear, click “Hardware and Sound” and it will appear. 33 Click the “Playback” tab, click “Speakers US-122MK2” and click the “Set Default” button. •• The sound breaks up or there is noise.
8 – Troubleshooting Windows Vista a) Turn Aero off. 11 Right-click the desktop and select “Personalize” to open the “Personalize appearance and sounds” screen. 22 Choose “Window Color and Appearance” and then click “Open classic appearance properties for more options.” 33 Select “Windows Vista Basic” or any option other than “Windows Aero.” b) Performance settings 11 Right-click “Computer,” select “Properties,” and then click “Advanced system settings.” 22 Click the “Advanced” tab.
9 – Specifications Input/output ratings Analog audio input/outupt MIC IN (Balanced) terminal Connector: XLR-3-31 equivalent Nominal input level: –58 dBu (When INPUT konb is set to MIC) –14 dBu (When INPUT knob is set to LINE) Maximum input level: +9 dBV (When INPUT knob is set to LINE) Input impedance: 1 MΩ LINE OUT (Unbalanced) terminal Connector: RCA pin jack Nominal output level: –10 dBV Maximum output level: +6 dBV Output impedance: 200Ω Maximum input level: +2 dBu (When INPUT knob is set to LI
9 – Specifications Audio performance Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0.5 dB/–1.0 dB (44.1/48 kHz) (MIC to LINE OUT) 20 Hz - 40 kHz, +0.5/–1.5 dB (88.2/96 kHz) (MIC to LINE OUT) Signal-to-noise ratio (LINE IN to LINE OUT) Through ADC and DAC: 96 dB (When INPUT knob is set to LINE, 20 kHz LPF + A-weighted) Direct monitor: 107 dB (When INPUT knob is set to LINE, 20 kHz LPF + A-weighted) Total harmonic distortion (LINE IN to LINE OUT) Through ADC and DAC: Less than 0.
9 – Specifications Power Supplied via USB (5V, maximum current 500 mA) Power consumption 2.5 W Dimensions 135.4 x 179 x 47 mm (W x H x D) Weight 0.7 kg Operating temperature 5 to 35 °C Bundled software Cubase LE4 (for Windows or Macintosh) 179 mm Dimensions 135.4 mm 47 mm •• Illustrations and other depictions may differ in part from the actual product. •• Specifications and external appearance may be changed without notification to improve the product.
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