Akai MPC Live Quick Start Manual page 5

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1. Power Input: Use the included power adapter to connect MPC Live to a power outlet.
Alternatively, you can power MPC Live via the USB port only, but the display will be
disabled.
2. Power Switch: Turns MPC Live's power on/off.
3. USB-B Port: Use the included USB cable to connect this high-retention-force USB port to
an available USB port on your computer. This connection allows MPC Live to send/receive
MIDI and audio data to/from the MPC software on your computer.
You can power MPC Live via the USB port only, but the display will be disabled.
4. USB-A Ports: Connect USB flash drives to these USB ports to access their files directly
using MPC Live.
5. SD Card Slot: Insert a standard SD/SDHC card into this slot to access its files directly
using MPC Live.
6. Rec Vol: Turn this knob to adjust the volume of the inputs.
7. Master Vol: Turn this knob to adjust the volume of the outputs and phones output.
8. Inputs (1/4" / 6.35 mm): Use standard 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS cables to connect these inputs
to an audio source (mixer, synthesizer, drum machine, etc.). In Sample Record Mode, you
can select whether you want to record either channel or both channels in stereo or in
mono. To use these inputs, set the Line/Phono switch to Line.
9. Inputs (RCA): Use a standard RCA stereo cable to connect these inputs to a phono-level
audio source like a turntable. In Sample Record Mode, you can select whether you want to
record either channel or both channels in stereo or in mono. To use these inputs, set the
Line/Phono switch to Phono.
10. Line/Phono Switch: Set this switch to the appropriate position, depending on which
inputs you want to use. If you are using the RCA inputs, set this switch to Phono to
provide the additional amplification needed for phono-level signals. If you are using the
1/4" (6.35 mm) inputs, such as a CD player or sampler, set this switch to Line.
11. Grounding Terminal: If using phono-level turntables with a grounding wire, connect the
grounding wire to these terminals. If you experience a low "hum" or "buzz", this could
mean that your turntables are not grounded.
Note: Some turntables have a grounding wire built into the RCA connection and, therefore,
nothing needs to be connected to the grounding terminal.
12. Outputs (1/4" / 6.35 mm): Use standard 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS cables to connect these outputs
to your monitors, mixer, etc.). The Master L/R outputs are the same as Outputs 1,2.
13. Phones (1/8" / 3.5 mm): Connect standard 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo headphones to this output.
14. MIDI In: Use a standard 5-pin MIDI cable to connect this input to the MIDI output of an
external MIDI device (synthesizer, drum machine, etc.).
15. MIDI Out: Use a standard 5-pin MIDI cable to connect this output to the MIDI input of an
external MIDI device (synthesizer, drum machine, etc.).
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16. Kensington Lock Slot: You can use this slot to secure your MPC Live to a table or other
surface.
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