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User manual Version 1.0 October 2006 DEUTSCH GUITAR LINK UCG102[...]
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2 GUIT AR LINK UCG102 This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure—voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manu[...]
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3 GUIT AR LINK UCG102 DEUTSCH DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water . 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including[...]
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4 GUIT AR LINK UCG102 UCG102 GUIT AR LINK V Plug in your favorite guitar and turn your PC or Mac computer into a guitar amp and recording system without the need for any other hardware V Enjoy immediate access to "Guitar Combos BEHRINGER Edition" from Native Instruments—the leading authentic guitar amp and stomp box modeling software V [...]
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5 GUIT AR LINK UCG102 DEUTSCH FOREWORD Dear customer, Welcome to the team of BEHRINGER users, and thank you very much for expressing your confidence in us by purchasing this UCG102. Writing this foreword for you gives me great pleasure, because it represents the culmination of many months of hard work delivered by our engineering team to achieve a [...]
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6 GUIT AR LINK UCG102 We are often asked how we manage to produce such high-quality devices at such unbelievably low prices. The answer is quite simple: it’s you, our customers! Many satisfied customers mean large sales volumes enabling us to get better purchasing terms for components, etc. Isn’t it only fair to pass this benefit on to you? Bec[...]
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7 GUIT AR LINK UCG102 DEUTSCH T ABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION ........................ 8 1.1 Before you get started ..................... 8 1.1.1 Shipment .................................. 8 1.1.2 Online registration ................... 9 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ....................... 1 0 3 SOFTW ARE ............................. 1 2 3.1 Inc[...]
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8 GUIT AR LINK UCG102 Thank you for expressing your confidence in us by purchasing the GUITAR LINK UCG102. Your computer will become the ultimate working plat- form on which you can use the classic effects, in the studio as well as on stage. With a notebook, a guitar and the UCG102, it is now possible to work on the go, be it train or hotel.The GUI[...]
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9 GUIT AR LINK UCG102 DEUTSCH 1 INTRODUCTION Never let unsupervised children play with the device or with its packaging. Please dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally friendly fashion. 1.1.2 Online registration Please, do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting www.behringer.[...]
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10 GUIT AR LINK UCG102 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS You can connect the UCG102 directly to an amp by means of the jack connector and to your PC or Mac computer by using the USB connector. The USB connection supplies the power for the UCG102. Fig. 2.1: Control elements and connections[...]
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11 GUIT AR LINK UCG102 DEUTSCH You can connect the guitar to your computer via USB connection. The blue control LED ( ) indicates that a connection to the computer has been established. The VOLUME control adjusts the volume level of the headphones output. Turn the control fully to the left before you connect the headphones. This helps you avoid the[...]
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12 GUIT AR LINK UCG102 3 SOFTW ARE 3.1 Included software The UCG102 comes with a complete software bundle which allows you to start immediately. The software package consists of: V Native Instruments “Guitar Combos BEHRINGER Edition”—3 different combos (PC/Mac) V Kristal Audio Engine (PC) V Audacity (PC/Mac) V BEHRINGER USB AUDIO-Driver (PC) [...]
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13 GUIT AR LINK UCG102 DEUTSCH The Full Spectrum The GUITAR COMBO I (AC Box Combo) is the popular role model that revolutionized British pop music. From soft to distorted—this combo has a uniquely inspiring sonic character. The GUITAR COMBO II (Twang Combo) is the epitome of the clean and crunchy blues sound. Over the course of several decades th[...]
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14 GUIT AR LINK UCG102 follow the instructions found in the NI- BEHRINGER-Shop, i.e. the shopping cart. Fig. 3.1: Starting of NI-BEHRINGER-Shop Figure 3.2 shows the second step “2. Product Details” found in the NI-BEHRINGER-Shop. After that, your purchase is not far off. Fig. 3.2: Second step “2. Product Details” of NI-BEHRINGER-Shop 3 SOFT[...]
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15 GUIT AR LINK UCG102 DEUTSCH 3.2 System requirements To connect the GUITAR LINK UCG102 to a computer, you need a free USB slot. The UCG102 is compatible with both PCs and Mac computers. Therefore, no installation procedure or drivers are required for the correct functioning of the UCG102. As soon as you connect the UCG102 to a free USB slot, [...]
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16 GUIT AR LINK UCG102 3.3 Device drivers and latency A device driver is an interface that ensures communication between the software (audio application) and the hardware (your UCG102). In recent years, the PC platform has witnessed the establishment of several different driver models for sound cards. Some of these drivers cannot be used for simult[...]
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17 GUIT AR LINK UCG102 DEUTSCH 4 APPLICA TION EXAMPLE 4 APPLICA TION EXAMPLE You can connect the UCG102 directly to your computer in order to record, play along to a playback or play directly over the modeling amps and effects. The UCG102 lets you get started immediately, wherever you are. Simply hook up and start to rock. 4.1 Operation of the conn[...]
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18 GUIT AR LINK UCG102 5 AUDIO CONNECTIONS 5 AUDIO CONNECTIONS With the integrated USB interface, you can change your computer to an ultimate recording studio. Whether you rehearse at home or in the studio, the used audio connections always remain the same. 5.1 Wiring You connect the UCG102 to your guitar via a standard instrument cable. Fig. 5.1: [...]
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19 GUIT AR LINK UCG102 DEUTSCH 5.2 Headphone connection The UCG102 provides a connection for head- phones. You can connect any standard com- mercial headphone with a ¼" TRS jack plug. For mini TRS jack plugs, you will need a suitable adapter. You can see the required pin allocation from the following diagram. Fig. 5.2: TRS stereo connector 5.[...]
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20 GUIT AR LINK UCG102 6 SPECIFICA TIONS GUIT AR IN Connector ¼" TRS Input Impedance (High) 250 k Ω Input Impedance (Low) 400 k Ω PHONES OUT Connector 1/8 " TRS stereo jack Output impedance approx. 50 Ω Max. output pegel -2 dBu, 2 x 3.7 mW @ 100 Ω USB 1.1 Connector type A DIGIT AL PROCESSING Converter 16-bit converter Sample rate[...]
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21 GUIT AR LINK UCG102 DEUTSCH 7 WARRANTY 7 W ARRANTY § 1 OTHER WARRANTY RIGHTS AND NATIONAL LAW 1. This warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer’s statutory rights provided by national law, in particular, any such rights against the seller that arise from a legally effective purchase contract. 2. The warranty regulations mentioned herein ar[...]
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22 GUIT AR LINK UCG102 § 4 RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 1. To obtain warranty service, the buyer (or his authorized dealer) must call BEHRINGER during normal business hours BEFORE returning the product. All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem. BEHRINGER will then issue a return authorization number. 2. Subsequently, the pr[...]
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23 GUIT AR LINK UCG102 DEUTSCH V improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals. V connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used. V damage/defect[...]
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24 GUIT AR LINK UCG102 T echnical specifications and appearance subject to change without notice. The information cont ained herein is correct at the time of printing. All trademarks (except BEHRINGER, the BEHRINGER logo and JUST LISTEN) mentioned belong to their respective owners and are not affiliated with BEHRINGER. The names of companies, insti[...]
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25 GUIT AR LINK UCG102 DEUTSCH FEDERAL COMMUNICA TIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMA TION Responsible party name: BEHRINGER USA, Inc. Address: 18912 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200 Bothell, WA 98011, USA Phone/Fax No.: Phone: +1 425 672 0816, Fax: +1 425 673 7647 hereby declares that the product GUITAR LINK UCG102 complies with the FCC rules as ment[...]
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26 GUIT AR LINK UCG102 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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there[...]