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Repair

Service for TAPCO products is available at a factory-authorized 

service center. Service for TAPCO products living outside the United 
States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors.

If your Link.MIDI 4x4 needs service, follow these instructions:

1.  Review the preceding troubleshooting suggestions. Please.
2.  Call Tech Support at 1-877-827-2669, 7 am to 5 pm PST, to explain 

the problem and obtain a Service Request Number. Have your Link.
MIDI 4x4 serial number ready.  

You must have a Service Request Number before you can obtain 

factory-authorized.

3.  Keep this owner’s manual. We don’t need it to repair the Link.MIDI 

4x4.

4.  Pack the Link.MIDI 4x4 in its original package, including endcaps and 

box. This is 

VERY IMPORTANT

. When you call for the Service Request 

Number, please let Tech Support know if you need new packaging. You 
can order new packaging through our parts department. 

TAPCO is not 

responsible for any damage that occurs due to non-factory packaging.

5.  Include a legible note stating your name, shipping address (no 

P.O. boxes), daytime phone number, RA number, and a detailed 
description of the problem, including how we can duplicate it.

6.  Write the Service Request Number in 

BIG PRINT

 on top of the box. Units 

sent to us without the Service Request Number will be refused.

7.  Tech Support will tell you where to ship the unit for repair. We 

suggest insurance for all forms of cartage.

8.  You will need to contact the authorized service center for their 

latest turn-around times. The Link.MIDI 4x4 must be packaged in its 
original packing box, and must have the Service Request Number on 
the box. Once it’s repaired, the authorized service center will ship it 
back by ground shipping, pre-paid (if it was a warranty repair).

 

Note:

 Under the terms of the warranty, you must ship or drop-off the unit 

to an authorized service center. The return ground shipment is covered 
for those units deemed by us to be under warranty.

 

Note:

 You must have a sales receipt from an Authorized TAPCO Dealer 

to qualify for a warranty repair.

Summary of Contents for Link.MIDI

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Page 2: ... the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as when liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped FCC Information NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to...

Page 3: ...es 4 GETTINGSTARTED 5 Connecting the Link MIDI 4x4 5 Hookup Diagram 6 LINK MIDI4X4FEATURES 8 Front Panel 8 1 INPUT 2 4 8 2 OUTPUT 4 8 3 ACTIVITY Indicators 8 4 USB THRU Switch 8 5 POWER Indicator 9 Rear Panel 9 6 INPUT 1 9 7 OUTPUT 1 3 9 8 USB Connector 9 9 Kensington Security Slot 9 APPENDIXA SERVICEINFORMATION 10 Warranty Service 10 Troubleshooting 10 Repair 11 APPENDIXB LINK MIDI4X4SPECIFICATIO...

Page 4: ...encing software on a computer It provides four MIDI inputs and four MIDI outputs on standard 5 pin MIDI connectors A USB connector transfers the MIDI data to and from a PC or Macintosh computer Since each MIDI connector can transmit MIDI data for up to 16 channels the Link MIDI 4x4 can handle up to 64 channels of MIDI data Link MIDI 4x4 Features 4 In 4 Out MIDI Interface 64x64 MIDI channels High s...

Page 5: ...ort on the Link MIDI 4x4 to the USB port on your computer using the USB cable included in the box Configure the Link MIDI 4x4 in your application software Many MIDI Interface applications require connecting just one keyboard or MIDI controller to INPUT 1 and using multiple MIDI outputs This is why INPUT 1 is located on the back of the Link MIDI 4x4 along with OUTPUTS 1 3 This keeps all the cables i...

Page 6: ...equencing and music production software The MIDI ports on a keyboard are connected to I O 1 on the Link MIDI 4x4 and a MIDI synthesizer is connected to I O 2 You might connect a MIDI control surface to I O 3 which can be used to control various functions in the software application I O 4 could be used for connecting a second MIDI synthesizer drum pads or a wind controller ...

Page 7: ...ault MIDI playback device Mac OS X In the Finder click Applications Utilities Audio MIDI Setup Under MIDI Devices select the TAPCO Link MIDI USB as the default MIDI device Link MIDI 4x4 Default MIDI Device in Tracktion 2 Link MIDI 4x4 Default MIDI Device in OS X Audio MIDI Setup Your MIDI software application may need to be configured to use the Link MIDI 4x4 as well Each application is different in...

Page 8: ...IDI ports its corresponding ACTIVITY indicator lights 4 USB THRU Switch The Link MIDI 4x4 has two modes of operation USB mode and THRU mode USB When this switch is out the Link MIDI 4x4 operates with four independent MIDI inputs and four independent MIDI outputs all routed through the USB port to your computer s music production software application which manages the routing of MIDI data to and fr...

Page 9: ...put connector Connect this to the MIDI OUT port on your MIDI equipped device 7 OUTPUT 1 3 These are standard 5 pin MIDI output connector Connect these to the MIDI IN ports on your MIDI equipped devices 8 USB Connector This is the main connection between the Link MIDI 4x4 and the host computer Use the USB cable provided to connect this port to a USB port on your computer 9 Kensington Security Slot ...

Page 10: ...oubleshooting No Power Our favorite question Is it plugged in Make sure the USB cable is connected between your computer and the Link MIDI 4x4 The computer must be on to provide power to the Link MIDI 4x4 over the USB connection Is the POWER LED illuminated If not try connecting the Link MIDI 4x4 to another USB port on the computer if available Lonely Looking for that special someone Do you have a...

Page 11: ...is not responsible for any damage that occurs due to non factory packaging 5 Include a legible note stating your name shipping address no P O boxes daytime phone number RA number and a detailed description of the problem including how we can duplicate it 6 WritetheServiceRequestNumberinBIGPRINTontopofthebox Units senttouswithouttheServiceRequestNumberwillberefused 7 Tech Support will tell you wher...

Page 12: ...ndles Weight 1 4 lb 0 6 kg Disclaimer Since we are always striving to make our products better by incorporating new and improved materials components and manufacturing methods we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice TAPCO is a registered trademark of LOUD Technologies Inc All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respecti...

Page 13: ...13 IN OUT 1 2 3 4 POWER USB THRU USB MIDI INTERFACE LINK midi 4x4 ACTIVITY THRU OUTPUT INPUT 2 3 4 4 USB OUTPUT INPUT 1 1 2 3 ...

Page 14: ...ith price and date showing and your return stree address no P O boxes or route numbers please If we cannot duplicate the problem or establish the starting date of your Limited Warranty we may at our option charge for service time 3 Ship the product in its original shipping carton freight prepaid to the authorized service center The address of your closest authorized service center will be given to...

Page 15: ...chnologies or to make any warranty for LOUD Technologies Inc K THE WARRANTY GIVEN ON THIS PAGE IS THE SOLE WARRANTY GIVEN BY LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS AND IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THE WARRANTY GIVEN ON THIS PAGE SHALL BE STRICTLY LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCH...

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