Behringer GUITAR LINK UCG102 User manual

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User Manual
A50-19813-00002

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Important Safety Instructions
This symbol, wherever it appears,
* alerts you to the presence of uninsu-
lated dangerous voltage inside the en-
closure - voltage that may be sufcient
to constitute a risk of shock.
This symbol, wherever it appears,
! alerts you to important operating and
maintenance instructions in the ac-
companying literature. Please read
the manual.
Caution
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do+
not remove the top cover (or the rear
section). No user serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel.
To reduce the risk of re or electric +
shock, do not expose this appliance to
rain and moisture. The apparatus shall
not be exposed to dripping or splashing
liquids and no objects lled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
These service instructions are for use+
by qualied service personnel only. To
reduce the risk of electric shock do not
perform any servicing other than that
contained in the operation instructions.
Repairs have to be performed by quali-
ed service personnel.
The sound quality may diminish within +
the range of powerful broadcasting
stations and high-frequency sources.
Increase the distance between the trans-
mitter and the device and use shielded
cables for all connections.

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Read these instructions.1)
Keep these instructions.2)
Heed all warnings.3)
Follow all instructions.4)
Do not use this apparatus near water.5)
Clean only with dry cloth.6)
Do not install near any heat sources such7)
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including ampliers)
that produce heat.
Only use attachments/accessories speci-8)
ed by the manufacturer.
Refer all servicing to qualied service 9)
personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power supply cord or plug
is damaged, 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.

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4Introduction
Introduction1.
Thank you for expressing your condence 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 GUITAR
LINK UCG102’s scope of delivery includes a
rst-class modeling software with virtual amps
and effects pedals. Accompany songs in MP3-,
WAV- and AIFF-format which you can play from
your PC or Mac computer. A headphone connec-
tion with a volume regulator is also available so
that you can enjoy the session with your favorite
volumes undisturbed, entirely after the motto
“Plug‘n Rock”.
Before you get started1.1
Shipment1.1.1
Your GUITAR LINK UCG102 was carefully
packed at the assembly plant to assure secure
transport. Should the condition of the cardboard
box suggest that damage may have taken place,
please inspect the unit immediately and look for
physical indications of damage.
Damaged equipment should NEVER+
be sent directly to us. Please inform
the dealer from whom you acquired
the unit immediately as well as the
transportation company from which
you took delivery. Otherwise, all claims
for replacement/repair may be rendered
invalid.
Please always use the original packag-+
ing to avoid damage due to storage or
shipping.
Never let unsupervised children play+
with the device or with its packaging.
Please dispose of all packaging ma-+
terials in an environmentally friendly
fashion.

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5Introduction
Online registration1.1.2
Please, do remember to register your new
BEHRINGER equipment right after your pur-
chase by visiting www.behringer.com (alterna-
tively www.behringer.de) and kindly read the
terms and conditions of our warranty carefully.
Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction,
our goal is to have it repaired as quickly as pos-
sible. Please contact the retailer from whom the
equipment was purchased. Should your BEH-
RINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity,
you may directly contact one of our subsidiaries.
Corresponding contact information is included in
the original equipment packaging (Global Con-
tact Information/European Contact Information).
Should your country not be listed, please contact
the distributor nearest you. A list of distributors
can be found in the support area of our website
(www.behringer.com/support).
Registering your purchase and equipment with
us helps us process your repair claims quicker
and more efciently.
Thank you for your cooperation!

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6Controls and connections
Controls and connections2.
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.
Control elements and connectionsFig. 2.1:

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7Application example
You can connect the guitar to your com-{1}
puter via USB connection. The blue control
LED ({6}) indicates that a connection to
the computer has been established.
The VOLUME control adjusts the volume{2}
level of the headphones output. Turn the
control fully to the left before you connect
the headphones. This helps you avoid the
damage that is caused by high volume
settings.
You can use a commercially available ¼"{3}
jack for the -connection.
We would like to draw your attention to +
the fact that extremely loud sound levels
may damage your hearing as well as
your headphones/loudspeakers. Turn
the VOLUME control fully clockwise be-
fore you switch on the unit. Be careful to
select a suitable volume at all times.
You can connect the UCG102 to your guitar{4}
via the guitar input (¼" jack). Use a com-
mercial ¼" mono jack cable.
You can modify the guitar signal with the{5}
LEVEL switch. At high signal levels, the
CLIP LED (above the BEHRINGER LOGO)
will light up red in which case you should
set the LEVEL switch to LOW.
The blue LED indicates the status of the{6}
USB connection.
Application example3.
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.

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8Audio connections
Operation of the connector3.1
Wiring of the UCG102Fig. 3.1:
Use the USB cable to connect the GUITAR LINK
UCG102 to your computer. The USB unit of the
UCG102 is bus powered—no separate power
supply is needed. The blue LED ({6}) lights up
and the system indicates the connection of a
USB audio unit.
Connect your headphones to the PHONES con-
nector on the UCG102.
If you don’t want to use your headphones, you
can also connect a pair of active monitors to
the PHONES connector—the BEHRINGER
MONITOR SPEAKERS Series, MS16, MS20,
MS40, B2030A or B2031A are perfect choices
for this application.
Audio connections4.
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.

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9Audio connections
Wiring4.1
You connect the UCG102 to your guitar via a
standard instrument cable.
Unbalanced instrument cableFig. 4.1:
with ¼" TS connector
Headphone connection4.2
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.
TRS stereo connectorFig. 4.2:
USB cable4.3
The UCG102 comes with a USB cable for
connecting USB-compatible devices like note-
books.
USB connector cableFig. 4.3:

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10 Specications
Specications5.
Guitar in
Connector ¼" TRS
Input Impedance (High) 250 kΩ
Input Impedance (Low) 400 kΩ
Phones out
Connector ¼" TRS
Output impedance approx. 50 Ω
Max. output pegel -2 dBu,
2 x 3.7 mW @ 100 Ω
USB 1.1
Connector type A
Digital processing
Converter 16-bit converter
Sample rate 32.0 / 44.1 / 48 kHz
Power supply
USB connection 5 V_, 100 mA max.
Dimensions/weight
Dimensions (H x W x D) approx. 1" x 3 3/4" x 2"
24.6 x 95.6 x 50.8 mm
Cable length approx. 5 9/10" (15 cm)
Weight approx. 1/5 lb. (92 g)
System requirements (PC / Mac)
Operating system Win XP / Mac OS X
Processor min. (PC) Pentium 700 MHz /
Athlon XP 1.33 GHz
Processor min. (Mac) G4 733 MHz / Intel
Core Duo 1.66
RAM (PC) 256 MB
RAM (Mac) 512MB
Software
Applications please see "Software
Installation Guide"
Driver (Windows) high-performance
driver BEHRINGER
USB AUDIO for
Win 98 (SE) / ME /
2000 / XP / Vista
Driver (Mac OS X) Core Audio
BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest profes-
sional standards. As a result of these efforts, modications may
be made from time to time to existing products without prior
notice. Specications and appearance may differ from those
listed or illustrated.

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11Warranty
Warranty6.
Other warranty rights § 1
and national law
This warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer’s1.
statutory rights provided by national law, in particu-
lar, any such rights against the seller that arise from
a legally effective purchase contract.
The warranty regulations mentioned herein are2.
applicable unless they constitute an infringement
of national warranty law.
Online registration§ 2
Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER
equipment right after your purchase by visiting www.beh-
ringer.com (alternatively www.behringer.de) and kindly
read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully.
Registering your purchase and equipment with us
helps us process your repair claims quicker and more
efciently.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Warranty§ 3
BEHRINGER (BEHRINGER International GmbH1.
including all BEHRINGER subsidiaries, except
BEHRINGER Japan) warrants the mechanical and
electronic components of this product to be free of
defects in material and workmanship for a period of
one (1) year1from the original date of purchase, in
accordance with the warranty regulations described
below. If the product shows any defects within the
specied warranty period that are not excluded from
this warranty as described under § 5, BEHRINGER
shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the
product using suitable new or reconditioned parts. In
the case that other parts are used which constitute
an improvement, BEHRINGER may, at its discre-
tion, charge the customer for the additional cost
of these parts.
If the warranty claim proves to be justied, the prod-2.
uct will be returned to the user freight prepaid.
Warranty claims other than those indicated above3.
are expressly excluded.
Return authorization number§ 4
To obtain warranty service, the buyer (or his autho-1.
rized 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.
1 Customers in the European Union please contact BEH-
RINGER Germany Support for further details.

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Subsequently, the product must be returned in its2.
original shipping carton, together with the return
authorization number to the address indicated by
BEHRINGER.
Shipments without freight prepaid will not be ac-3.
cepted.
Warranty regulations§ 5
Warranty services will be furnished only if the1.
product is accompanied by a copy of the original
retail dealer’s invoice. Any product deemed eligible
for repair or replacement under the terms of this
warranty will be repaired or replaced.
If the product needs to be modied or adapted in 2.
order to comply with applicable technical or safety
standards on a national or local level, in any country
which is not the country for which the product was
originally developed and manufactured, this modi-
cation/adaptation shall not be considered a defect
in materials or workmanship. The warranty does not
cover any such modication/adaptation, irrespective
of whether it was carried out properly or not. Under
the terms of this warranty, BEHRINGER shall not
be held responsible for any cost resulting from such
a modication/adaptation.
Free inspections and maintenance/repair work are3.
expressly excluded from this warranty, in particular,
if caused by improper handling of the product by the
user. This also applies to defects caused by normal
wear and tear, in particular, of faders, crossfaders,
potentiometers, keys/buttons, tubes, guitar strings,
illuminants and similar parts.
Damage/defects caused by the following conditions4.
are not covered by this warranty:
improper handling, neglect or failure to operate=
the unit in compliance with the instructions given
in BEHRINGER user or service manuals;
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;
damage/defects caused by force majeure or=
any other condition that is beyond the control
of BEHRINGER.
Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by5.
unauthorized personnel (user included) will void
the warranty.
If an inspection of the product by BEHRINGER6.
shows that the defect in question is not covered
by the warranty, the inspection costs are payable
by the customer.
Products which do not meet the terms of this war-7.
ranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer’s

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13Warranty
expense. BEHRINGER will inform the buyer of any
such circumstance. If the buyer fails to submit a
written repair order within 6 weeks after notica-
tion, BEHRINGER will return the unit C.O.D. with a
separate invoice for freight and packing. Such costs
will also be invoiced separately when the buyer has
sent in a written repair order.
Warranty transferability§ 6
This warranty is extended exclusively to the original
buyer (customer of retail dealer) and is not transferable
to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product.
No other person (retail dealer, etc.) shall be entitled to
give any warranty promise on behalf of BEHRINGER.
Claim for damage§ 7
Failure of BEHRINGER to provide proper warranty ser-
vice shall not entitle the buyer to claim (consequential)
damages. In no event shall the liability of BEHRINGER
exceed the invoiced value of the product.
Technical specications and appearance are subject to change without notice. The information contained herein is correct at the time
of printing. All trademarks (except BEHRINGER, the BEHRINGER logo, JUST LISTEN and GUITAR LINK) mentioned belong to their
respective owners and are not afliated with BEHRINGER. BEHRINGER accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by
any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph or statement contained herein. Colors and specica-
tions may vary slightly from product. Products are sold through our authorized dealers only. Distributors and dealers are not agents
of BEHRINGER and have absolutely no authority to bind BEHRINGER by any express or implied undertaking or representation. No
part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying
and recording of any kind, for any purpose, without the express written permission of BEHRINGER International GmbH. Mac and Mac
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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. (c) 2008 BEHRINGER International GmbH.
BEHRINGER International GmbH,
Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Str. 36-38, 47877 Willich-Muenchheide II, Germany.
Tel. [phone], Fax [phone]

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Responsible party name: BEHRINGER USA, Inc.
Address: 18912 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200, Bothell, WA 98011, USA
Phone/Fax No.: Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
hereby declares that the product(s)
complies/comply with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Note: 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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. =
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. =
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. =
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. =
Important information:
Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by BEHRINGER USA can void the
user’s authority to use the equipment.
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