Yamaha Audiogram3 User manual

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AUDIOGRAM 3 Owner’s Manual
AUDIOGRAM 3
Owner’s Manual
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1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MOD-
IFY THIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in
the instructions contained in this manual,
meets FCC requirements. Modifications not
expressly approved by Yamaha may void your
authority, granted by the FCC, to use the
product.
2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this prod-
uct to accessories and/or another product use
only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s
supplied with this product MUST be used. Fol-
low all installation instructions. Failure to fol-
low instructions could void your FCC
authorization to use this product in the USA.
3. NOTE: This product has been tested and
found to comply with the requirements listed
in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digi-
tal devices. Compliance with these require-
ments provides a reasonable level of
assurance that your use of this product in a
residential environment will not result in harm-
ful interference with other electronic devices.
This equipment generates/uses radio fre-
quencies and, if not installed and used
according to the instructions found in the
users manual, may cause interference harm-
ful to the operation of other electronic devices.
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B)
Compliance with FCC regulations does not
guarantee that interference will not occur in all
installations. If this product is found to be the
source of interference, which can be deter-
mined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”,
please try to eliminate the problem by using
one of the following measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that
is being affected by the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different
branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or
install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relo-
cate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-
in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in
to co-axial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce
satisfactory results, please contact the local
retailer authorized to distribute this type of
product. If you can not locate the appropriate
retailer, please contactYamaha Corporation of
America, Electronic Service Division, 6600
Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620
The above statements apply ONLY to those
products distributed by Yamaha Corporation
of America or its subsidiaries.
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT
(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)
Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America
Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620
Telephone : [phone]
Type of Equipment : COMPUTER RECORDING SYSTEM
Model Name : AUDIOGRAM 3
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 undes-
ired operation.
See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected.
(FCC DoC)
(class b korea)

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AUDIOGRAM 3 Owner’s Manual
PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from
electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not
limited to, the following:
•Do not open the device or attempt to disassemble the internal
parts or modify them in any way. The device contains no
user-serviceable parts. If it should appear to be
malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it
inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
•Do not expose the device to rain, use it near water or in damp
or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing
liquids which might spill into any openings. If any liquid
such as water seeps into the device, unplug the USB cable
from this device immediately. Then have the device inspected
by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Never insert or remove a USB cable with wet hands.
CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others,
or damage to the device or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Before moving the device, remove all connected cables.
•Avoid setting all volume controls to their maximum.
Depending on the condition of the connected devices, doing
so may cause feedback and may damage the speakers.
• Do not expose the device to excessive dust or vibrations, or
extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a
heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of
panel disfiguration or damage to the internal components.
• Do not place the device in an unstable position where it
might accidentally fall over.
• Do not use the device in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo
equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. Doing so
may result in noise, both in the device itself and in the TV or
radio next to it.
• Before connecting the device to other devices, turn off the
power for all devices. Before turning the power on or off for
all devices, set all volume levels to minimum.
•When turning on the AC power in your audio system, always
turn on monitor speakers LAST, to avoid speaker damage.
When turning the power off, monitor speakers should be
turned off FIRST for the same reason.
• Do not insert your fingers or hands in any gaps or openings
on the device.
•Avoid inserting or dropping foreign objects (paper, plastic,
metal, etc.) into any gaps or openings on the device. If this
happens, unplug the USB cable from the device immediately.
Then have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service
personnel.
• Do not use the device or headphones for a long period of
time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can
cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing
loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.
• Do not rest your weight on the device or place heavy objects
on it, and avoid use excessive force on the buttons, switches
or connectors.
Do not open Water warning
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Always unplug the USB cable from a computer or turn off the computer to turn off the device when the device is not in use.
The performance of components with moving contacts, such as switches, volume controls, and connectors, deteriorates over
time. Consult qualified Yamaha service personnel about replacing defective components.
SPECIAL NOTICES
• This manual is the exclusive copyright of Yamaha Corporation.
• The included software is the exclusive copyright of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
• Copying of the software or reproduction of this manual in whole or in part by any means is expressly forbidden without the
written consent of the manufacturer.
•Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software and documentation and cannot be
held responsible for the results of the use of this manual and the software.
• This disk containing the software is not meant for use with an audio/visual system (CD player, DVD player, etc.). Do not
attempt to use the disk on equipment other than a computer.
• Future upgrades of application and system software and any changes in specifications and functions will be announced
separately.
•The screen displays as illustrated in this manual are for instructional purposes, and may appear somewhat different from the
screens which appear on your computer.
The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat
different from those on your instrument.
This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to
which it has license to use others' copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software,
music data, etc. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal use is not permitted under relevant
laws. Any violation of copyright has legal consequences. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES.
• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation in the United States and other countries.
• Apple, Mac and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
* Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right
to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options
may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.
MIC/INST jacks (XLR-type) are wired as follows (IEC60268 standard): pin 1: ground, pin 2: hot (+), and pin 3: cold (-).
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Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the device, or data that is lost
or destroyed.

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Introduction.................................................................................... 5
Contents..........................................................................................5
Features..........................................................................................6
Setup............................................................................................... 7
Quick Guide ................................................................................... 8
1. Installing Cubase AI ....................................................................8
2. Connecting to the AUDIOGRAM interface..................................8
3. Powering Up the System ............................................................9
4. Adjusting Level..........................................................................10
5. Recording with Cubase AI ........................................................10
6. Mixing with Cubase AI ..............................................................16
Controls and Functions .............................................................. 18
Input Signal Flow ..........................................................................19
Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 20
Specifications ............................................................................ 128
General Specifications ................................................................128
Dimensional Diagrams................................................................128
Block Diagram and Level Diagram .............................................129
About the accessory disk ......................................................... 130
Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha AUDIOGRAM 3 Computer Recording System. The AUDIO-
GRAM 3 includes a USB audio interface for digital audio data transfer, and Cubase AI DAW
(Digital Audio Workstation) software for Windows® and Macintosh® computer operating sys-
tems. With the AUDIOGRAM 3 and your personal computer you have the basic elements of a
high-performance computer recording system that is easy to set up and operate.
Please read through this manual carefully before beginning use, so that you will be able to take
full advantage of your interface’s superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for years
to come. After reading the manual, please store it in a safe place.
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