Steinberg UR824 Getting Started Manual

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Panel Controls and Terminals
English
Front Panel
MIC/LINE/HI-Z (XLR/phone type, 
balanced/unbalanced)
 HI-Z switch
 PAD switch
 SIG/PEAK lamp
 INPUT GAIN knob
 +48V button
 PHONES knob 1/2
 PHONES 1/2 (phone type, stereo)
 Word clock source lamp

 Sample rate lamp
 OUTPUT LEVEL knob
! Power button 

Setup
12UR824 Getting Started
EnglishSetup
1. Setting up the 
Power Supply
Connecting the AC Power 
Adaptor
1.Insert the plug of the AC power 
adaptor into the DC IN 16V jack 
on the device.
To prevent accidental unplugging 
of the cable during operation, 
wrap the cable of AC power 
adaptor around the cable clip.
2.Insert the plug of the power 
cable into the AC power adaptor.
3.Insert the plug of the power 
cable into the proper AC outlet 
on the wall.
WARNING
Only use the included AC power 
adaptor...

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Setup
English
•Disconnecting the USB cable 
between the device and the 
computer.
For instructions on enabling/disabling 
this automatic power off function, refer 
to the section “Control Panel of the 
Audio Driver” in the Operation Manual.
CAUTION
Before you connect external devices 
to the device, turn off the power to all 
devices after setting all volume 
levels to minimum. Otherwise, 
electrical shock, hearing loss, or 
damage to the components may 
occur.
NOTICE
•Even when...

Setup
14UR824 Getting Started
English3. Installing TOOLS 
for UR824
NOTE
You are only permitted to use this 
software pursuant to the terms and 
conditions of the “License Agreement” 
shown during the installation.
Windows .................................page 14
Mac .........................................page 15
Windows
Preparation
If the following warning messages 
appear during the installation, click 
[Continue Anyway], [Y es], or [Install].
Example warning message on 
Windows XP Example warning...

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Setup
English
7.When installation has been 
completed, click [Finish].
If a window requiring you to restart 
your computer appears, follow the 
on-screen instructions and restart 
the computer.
Device Connection
8.Connect the device directly to 
the computer by using the 
included USB cable.
Make sure to not connect it to a 
USB hub.
9.Turn on the device.
Windows XP:
The “Found New Hardware 
Wizard” window appears. Go on to 
step 10.
Windows Vista/Windows 7:
Go on to step 13....

Setup
16UR824 Getting Started
English5.Open the CD-ROM then double-
click the file “TOOLS for 
UR824.mpkg.”
6.Follow the on-screen 
instructions to install the 
software.
7.When installation has been 
completed, click [Restart] to 
restart the computer.
Device Connection
8.Connect the device directly to 
the computer by using a USB 
cable.
Make sure to not connect it to a 
USB hub.
9.Turn on the device.
Confirmation of Installation
10.Open the “Audio MIDI Setup” 
window as follows.
[Macintosh HD] 
...

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Basic Operations
English
Basic Operations
Introduction
This section explains the connection 
examples and audio driver settings on 
DAW software. For more detailed 
usage, refer to the section “Usage 
Examples” in the Operation Manual.
CAUTION
Make sure to set all volume levels to 
minimum before connecting or 
disconnecting the external device. 
Otherwise, high-volume output may 
damage your hearing or equipment.
NOTICE
Be sure to observe the following points 
when connecting to...

Basic Operations
18UR824 Getting Started
English4.Launch the Cubase series 
program as follows.
Windows:
[Start] 
 [All Programs]  
[Steinberg (Cubase series)] 
 
[(Cubase series)]
Mac:
[Macintosh HD] 
 [Applications]  
[(Cubase series)]
5.When the following window 
appears while the Cubase series 
program is launching, confirm 
that the device is selected, then 
click [OK].
The audio driver settings are now 
completed.
For instructions on using Cubase 
series programs, refer to the PDF 
manual,...

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Troubleshooting
English
Troubleshooting
Tu r n i n g  O ff  t h e  Po w e r  
Automatically, or Flashing 
the Power Button
•Is the automatic power off function 
enabled? 
Refer to the section “Control Panel of 
the Audio Driver” in the Operation 
Manual to disable this function.
No Sound
•Are the volume controls of the 
device set to appropriate levels?
Confirm the OUTPUT LEVEL knob 
and PHONES knob.
•Are the microphones and monitor 
speakers connected to the device 
properly?...

Troubleshooting
20UR824 Getting Started
English•Does your computer satisfy the 
system requirements?
Confirm the system requirements. For 
the latest information, see the 
Steinberg web site below.
http://www.steinberg.net
•Are you recording or playing long 
continuous sections of audio?
The audio data processing 
capabilities of your computer will 
depend on a number of factors 
including CPU speed and access to 
external devices. Reduce the audio 
tracks then confirm the sound.
•Is a network adaptor...