Behringer UMA25S User Manual
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U-CONTROL UMA25S User Manual
1. Introduction
Thank you for showing your confidence in us by purchasing the UMA25S.
The UMA25S is an extremely flexible master keyboard with a control section that
can be used for a wide array of applications. Whether you need independent
control of computer rack synthesizers, General MIDI sound modules and effects
devices, or want to use the UMA25S for conveniently operating sequencing
software or computer plug-ins—the UMA25S offers you tremendous ease of use
and allows you to realize your ideas intuitively.
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The following user manual is intended to familiarize you with the
unit’s control elements, so that you can master all the functions.
After having thoroughly read the user manual, store it at a safe place
for future reference.
unit’s control elements, so that you can master all the functions.
After having thoroughly read the user manual, store it at a safe place
for future reference.
1.1 Before you get started
1.1.1 Shipment
The UMA25S was carefully packed at the factory to ensure safe transport.
The UMA25S was carefully packed at the factory to ensure safe transport.
Nevertheless, if the box is damaged, inspect the unit immediately for signs
of damage.
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If the unit is damaged please do NOT return it to us, but notify your
dealer and the shipping company immediately; otherwise, claims for
damage or replacement may not be granted.
dealer and the shipping company immediately; otherwise, claims for
damage or replacement may not be granted.
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Use the supplied soft bag to avoid damage during storage
and transport.
and transport.
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Make sure that children cannot play unsupervised with the unit or
its packaging.
its packaging.
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Please ensure proper disposal of all packing materials.
1.1.2 Initial operation
Ensure adequate air supply, and to avoid overheating, do not place your UMA25S
Ensure adequate air supply, and to avoid overheating, do not place your UMA25S
on top of a power amplifier or near radiators, etc.
The UMA25S runs via USB, batteries or an external power adapter.
The UMA25S runs via USB, batteries or an external power adapter.
USB:
For the installation of the UMA25S in a studio environment, it is possible to
For the installation of the UMA25S in a studio environment, it is possible to
connect the device directly to a free USB port of the computer using the supplied
USB cable (see Fig. 1.1).
Batteries:
In case it is not possible to establish the power supply with USB (for example,
In case it is not possible to establish the power supply with USB (for example,
several USB devices are connected to the host computer which may result in an
overload), you can operate the UMA25S with three 1.5-Volt batteries (type “AA”,
see Fig. 1.2).
USB*
PC/MAC
* included
Fig. 1.1: Power supply via USB
Fig. 1.1: Power supply via USB
Fig. 1.2: Battery compartment on the bottom side of the UMA25S
Open the battery compartment by pressing the release tab carefully in
the direction of the battery compartment while pulling the lid of the
compartment upward.
Please note the following points when inserting the batteries:
Please note the following points when inserting the batteries:
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The + symbol of the batteries must coincide with the + symbol of the
compartment! Incorrect polarity will damage the electronics!
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Do not use old and new batteries together! When replacing batteries,
always change all 3 batteries at the same time.
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Do not use damaged batteries. The UMA25S might also be damaged because
of chemical leakage.
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If you do not use the UMA25S for an extended period of time, please remove
the batteries from the compartment. The batteries could leak and damage
the device.
After inserting the batteries, please close the battery compartment and make
sure the release tab snaps into place.