Summary of Contents for iConnectivity mio X Series
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mio X-Series Advanced MIDI Interfaces User Guide...
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• 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. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by iConnectivity could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction ...................... 1 What’s in the Box? ......................2 System Requirements ....................... 2 Chapter 2: Quick Start Guide .................... 3 Chapter 3: Modes of Operation ..................4 Power Off ........................... 4 Normal Mode ........................4 Bootloader Mode .......................
However, because your mioX interface includes so many advanced features, we strongly recommend that you read this manual carefully, even if you are an experienced MIDI user.
1. MacOS Users: there are no software drivers to download or install; mioX takes advantage of the USB MIDI class-compliant drivers built into MacOS. Windows Users: please download and install the latest version of our Unified Windows Driver from the iConnectivity web site Windows Drivers page.
Chapter 3: Modes of Operation mioX interfaces have three modes of operation: 1. Power Off 2. Normal Mode 3. Bootloader Mode Power Off The mioX interface is powered off and not operational. Normal Mode As you might guess, this is the normal operational mode that you will use nearly all of the time. In this mode, the device is powered on and operates as a fully functional interface.
Chapter 4: mioXM Hardware Description Front Panel Function Button The Function Button on the front left of mioXM provides several different functions: • Powering On • Powering Off • Entering Bootloader Mode Powering On If the mioXM is currently in a Power Off state, quickly press and release the Function Button to power up the interface into the Normal Mode of operation.
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The front of the mioXM features several ports that communicate by various MIDI protocols. If you are not already familiar with the MIDI protocols discussed here, check out the iConnectivity Knowledge Base at: Intro to MIDI Connections Mio X-Series User Guide...
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Type-A ports, you will need to purchase an adapter. Once connected, the mioX will appear on your computer as a USB MIDI interface. Windows users must first download and install our Unified Windows Driver from the iConnectivity web site Windows Drivers page.
X-Series software may be used to reserve port numbers for specific USB-MIDI devices in your setup, regardless of what order your devices are plugged into the host ports. For more information on USB-MIDI Host port usage, peruse the iConnectivity Knowledge Base at: mio X-Series Host Port DIN-MIDI I/O Ports...
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Power Port and the other end into your wall or power strip outlet. Depending on your location, you may need to use one of the included international plug adapters. Always use the iConnectivity provided power supply. If you lose or damage yours, we sell direct replacements. See the Specifications section of this guide for details.
The mioXL front panel features several ports that communicate by various MIDI protocols. If you are not already familiar with the MIDI protocols discussed in this guide, check out the iConnectivity Knowledge Base at: Intro to MIDI Connections Mio X-Series User Guide...
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USB-MIDI devices in your setup, regardless of what order your devices are plugged into the host ports. For more information on USB-MIDI Host port usage, peruse the iConnectivity Knowledge Base at: mio X-Series Host Port Device Port The Device Port, labelled USB-DAW, is a standard USB Type-B connector.
Rear Panel RTP / Network MIDI The RTP-MIDI port transmits and receives RTP/Network MIDI on a standard ethernet-type connector. Use the provided ethernet cable to connect to an RTP MIDI network (for example: your computer or another mioX). If you need a longer run of cable, you can supply your own standard ethernet cable of sufficient length.
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Power Port and the other end into your wall or power strip outlet. Depending on your location, you may need to use one of the included international plug adapters. Always use the iConnectivity provided power supply. If you lose or damage yours, we sell direct replacements. See the Specifications section of this guide for details.
mioXL User Interface The interactive Touch Panel on the front of the mioXL is an integrated touch sensitive controller with two rows of status LEDs. The Touch Panel, combined with the OLED Display and Parameter/Power Knob, are referred to collectively as the User Interface (UI). The UI controls various configuration parameters and modes of mioXL operation.
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• Powering Off: To power off the mioXL, press and hold the Power Button (for 4 to 5 seconds) until the OLED display and all LEDs are turned off, then immediately release the Power Button. • Entering Bootloader Mode: Bootloader Mode can only be manually entered from the Power Off state.
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2. Use the Parameter Knob 3. Use Auracle for X-Series software To learn more about Auracle for X-Series software, please visit the iConnectivity web site at: Auracle for X-Series We will describe the first two methods here. Pressing a Back or Next control, or rotating the Parameter Knob, will increment or decrement your way through all of the preset memory locations, allowing you to preview presets before committing to load or save them.
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Saving a Preset To save the current preset back to the current preset memory location, simply press the Save control. To save the current preset to another preset memory location, preview your way to the desired destination preset memory location via the Back or Next controls (or by rotating the Parameter Knob) and then press the Save control.
Full-Featured Operation MacOS Users MacOS full-featured installs are easy. The first two components are built into MacOS! The third component, Auracle for X-Series software, must be downloaded from the iConnectivity web site Auracle for X-Series page and installed on your computer. Be sure to download the MacOS version specifically.
[mioXM] [mioXL] Firmware File Format iConnectivity firmware is formatted as a Standard MIDI File with a .MID file extension. That means that standard MIDI software such as DAWs, Standard MIDI File Players, and System Exclusive (a.k.a. “SysEx”) applications can be used to transmit the firmware data to your interface.
Appendix C: More Resources The iConnectivity website and iConnectivity Knowledge Base contain a wealth of helpful written articles and tutorials, as well as instructional videos. For your convenience, selected hyperlinks into these systems are listed below: The iConnectivity Knowledge Base main page is located at: iConnectivity Support Website.
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