Important Notes; Installation - Akai MPC User Manual

Important Notes

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Read the included Safety and Warranty Manual before using the MPC hardware.
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Before getting started and connecting devices to the MPC hardware or turning the hardware on/off,
make sure all devices are switched off.
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Before connecting the MPC hardware to your computer, install the drivers and software. Visit
akaiprompc.com to download the latest versions (recommended), or insert the included DVD. Refer
to the Installation section for more information.

Installation

Before installing the MPC software, make sure your computer meets the system requirements described
at akaiprompc.com. This applies whether you'll use MPC software as your host software or as a plugin.
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Windows
From a DVD:
1. Power on your computer and operating system, and insert the DVD into your DVD drive. If you have
enabled the Autostart function in Windows, the installer will start automatically and you can proceed
with Step 5 below. If not, please proceed as follows:
2. Launch the Explorer or open the window My Computer.
3. Double-click the icon for the drive that holds the DVD.
4. Double-click the MPC installer icon. This launches a special installation program.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Important: After installing the MPC software, you need to unlock the program on your computer.
Please refer to Unlocking the MPC Software.
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