Numark Orbit User Manual page 6

Wireless Usage
You can use Orbit as a "wired" controller by connecting it to your computer's USB port with the
mini-USB cable. To take advantage of its wireless possibilities, though, please read this
section.
Pairing Orbit to the Wireless USB Receiver
If the wireless USB receiver's light is off even when it is connected to your computer, follow
these steps:
1. Make sure Orbit is off and the wireless USB receiver is not connected to a computer.
2. Press and hold down Pad Bank Selectors 1 and 4, and then power Orbit on.
3. Press the lower-right-most pad (the pad labeled "b" in the diagram on the previous page).
Virtual Knob Selector K1 will flash.
4. Connect the wireless USB receiver to your computer within 10 seconds. Virtual Knob
Selector K2 will flash.
5. Press the pad above the lower-right-most pad (the pad labeled "c" in the diagram on the
previous page). The Virtual Knob Selectors (K1, K2, K3, and K4) will flash once to indicate
Orbit is paired to the wireless USB receiver.
Wireless vs. Wired Performance
To change from wireless performance to "wired":
1. Disconnect the wireless USB receiver from your computer. (You can do this without
closing your software or powering Orbit off.)
2. Use the included mini-USB cable to connect Orbit to your computer. Orbit can now control
your software.
To change from "wired" performance to wireless:
1. Disconnect Orbit from your computer. (You can do this without closing your software or
powering Orbit off.)
2. Power Orbit off.
3. Connect the wireless USB receiver to an available USB port on your computer.
4. Power Orbit on. Orbit can now wirelessly control your software.
Tips for Optimal Performance
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The typical signal range is approximately 100 feet (30 meters) with a clear line of sight. If
you experience signal interference, move Orbit closer to your computer and/or remove any
obstacles between them (walls, furniture, etc.).
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Turn off your computer's Wi-Fi.
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If possible, turn off any unnecessary 2.4 GHz devices in the nearby vicinity (e.g., other Wi-
Fi devices, baby monitors, Wi-Fi access points, microwave ovens, etc.).
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Wireless MIDI can cause some latency. Usually, it is barely detectable, but if you want,
you can reduce it by using Orbit closer to your computer and maintaining a clear line of
sight between them. If your software lets you adjust the buffer size, reducing it can also
reduce latency, but make sure to keep your buffer size high enough to prevent audio
glitches.
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