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1. in the following Folder Ta install into a different folder click Browse and select another folder fou can choose not to install Phonic FireFly 302 Driver bu clicking Cancel to exit Setup E EE aaa lllleaeaaala l le l lil l ll I I I lt PTPI II IIQIMI WMW ESL EKZ I I I I II IIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIQWIIYSSIIQSS I ii C Program FilessPhanicsFireFlp 302 Driver Browse wiee Le L Cancel Either select a new destination for the installation or else click Next to accept the default directory 4 Phomme FireFly 22 Driyer Setup Start installation You are now ready to install Phonic FireFly 302 Driver During the following process the system may prompt you to confirm installation of software that has not passed Windows Logo testing Please select Continue Anyway to confirm installation Click Nest to start the installation or Back to reenter the installation information Click Next to begin the installation Firefly 302 eius 11 PHONIC Mie nira dir iI f ese iy Disconnect and reconnect your devices and turn them on To complete the installation please disconnect and reconnect your device s and turn it them on Note During this process the system may prompt you again ta confirm installation of software that has not passed Windows Logo testing Please select Continue Anyway to confirm installation Click Next after vou have reconnected and turned on2. microphones or devices that need 48V power to work properly If you are not sure if your mic requires phantom power please refer to the microphone s owner s manual 7 Sig Clip Indicators These LED indicators give users an idea of when their analog and mic inputs and out puts are receiving a signal sig and when that signal reaches high peaks just prior to the signal being dynamically clipped which may cause undesirable effects to your audio integrity clip Firefly 302 Gius 4 s b d A U I a e n N f N O b A Rear Panel Description 8 Analog 1 4 TRS Inputs 1 and 2 These are balanced 1 4 TRS Line Inputs and can be used to connect any line level devices such as CD players or DAT re corders 9 Analog RCA Inputs 1 and 2 These are RCA inputs and can be used to connect any device like CD players DAT recorders turntables and even analog mixers taking the signal from a mixer s Record or 2 Track outputs Important Note Keep in mind that the two RCA inputs are completely independent of one another however these inputs should not be used if the 1 4 analog 1 and 2 inputs are used as doing so may cause irreversible damage to the Firefly You can however mix and match these inputs If for example you wanted to use RCA input 1 and 1 4 input 2 that would not cause any problems Firefly 302 Gius PHONIC 9 12VDC PWR OFF pcin Jeff 10 Ana
3. pour device s Disconnect and reconnect the Firefly 302 PLUS or simply turn it off and then on again Mobi fite usia Datin n A The software you are installing has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows AH T ell me why this testing iz important Continuing pour installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the software vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOP Installation If a message is displayed indicating that the software has not passed Windows Logo test click Continue Anyway After installation is complete users are free to use the device as they wish 12 Firefly 302 s PHONIC Macintosh OS X 10 3 5 or later The Firefly 302 Plus works with the primary audio drivers of Macintosh OS X 10 3 5 and later First verify that you are running Macintosh OS X 10 3 5 or above then connect the Firefly 302 Plus to a FireWire port to the computer To ensure your Firefly 302 Plus is working enter the Utilities folder and double click the Audio MIDI Setup icon eee Audio MIDI Setup i MIDI Devices System Settings Default Input Built in Audio 4 Default Output Built in Audio System Output tk Built in Audio EB Pr
4. 2 0 on your computer To minimize the need for system reboot it is strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs before running this Setup program Click Cancel to quit Setup and close any programs you have running Click Next to continue with the Setup program Cancel a Verte Breath SUM Drizar 22 222 Utara Software License Agreement Please read the following agreement carefully using the Page Down key or scroll bar to view all of the text FireFlu 302 Desktop Software Copyright c 2005 2008 by Phonic Corporation All rights reserved This license applies to the standard licensed version of FireFly 302 Desktop Software FireFly 302 Desktop License Phonic Corporation Your Agreement to this License This License only applies to the English language version of the FireFly 302 Desktop Software software and its accompanying files data and materials FireFly 302 Desktop Software Please carefully read the following terms and conditions before using installing copying or distributing this software Your use installation copying or distribution af FireFly 302 Desktop Software indicates your acceptance of this agreement License Do vou accept the terms of the above agreement Read and accept the terms of the License Agreement and click Yes to continue 10 Firefly 302 ius PHONIC El Phonie belly 32 Driyer Sean Destination Location Setup will install Phonic FireFly 302 Driver
5. PHONIC Firefly 302 Portable FireWire Unit PHONIC FIREFLY 302G 500 ER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable Warning the user shall not place this apparatus in the confined area during the operation so that the mains switch can be easily accessible Read these instructions before operating this apparatus CAUTION Keep these instructions for future reference RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Heed all warnings to ensure safe operation Follow all instructions provided in this document ER DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK Do not use this apparatus near water or in locations NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE where condensation may occur REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL Clean only with dry cloth Do not use aerosol or liquid cleaners Unplug this apparatus before cleaning The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an aag equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install 1 S TP resence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions P 9 9 product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of elec
6. PM or faster with 8 MB cache recom mended e 256 MB or more of RAM 512 MB recommended Macintosh e OS X 10 3 5 or later with native FireWire support OS X 10 4 7 may have some stability issues G4 or newer processor e 256 MB or more of RAM Driver Installation To use the Firefly efficiently or at all on a PC it is important to install all the necessary drivers from the included CD1 ASIO and WDM drivers It is important that users read all instructions carefully before continuing on to the each step of installation as users will be required to unplug and plug in their FireWire device This is not necessary for Mac users Windows XP with Service Pack 1 or 2 1 Itis recommended that you quit all applications before starting the installation pro cess 2 Ensure the Firefly is not yet connected to your Computer s FireWire input 3 Insert the installation CD included with your Firefly into the CD ROM drive of your computer If the CD does not automatically start the installation process within a few moments then navigate to My Computer 7 your CD ROM drive Drivers and Control Panel Firefly 302 Plus gt double click setup exe to begin the installa tion manually The Firefly Control Panel software also will be installed at this time 4 Follow the on screen installation instructions Firefly 302 Gius PHONIC Mey Dini Maniy SUA Driysr 2 222 U Salus Welcome This program wall install Phonic FireFly 302 Driver 2 3
7. ection has been interrupted can be viewed 18 Streams In the Streams section the Firefly 302 PLUS device properties can be viewed Each input and output stream can be scrutinized and the isochronous stream number and its supported sampling rates can be viewed Audio Out Plug Audio InPlug Synch OutPlug Synch In Plug 302 connected 1 connected 0 Firefly 302 Gius Application Mobile Studio Recording ACTIVE 4 e L ANALOG OUT PHONIC RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR BUS 9 12VDC PWR OFF oCo l S PDIF ra Enn ra ra DRUM MACHINE PHONIC Ty FIREFLY 3026 Mu ie a s AS Z HEADPHONE MICROPHONE Firefly 302 Gius mimm 48V 19 PHONIC Turning Analog Recordings Digital Audio Cassette Plaver or LP Plaver U I a e n HEADPHONE S6KHz FIREWIRE INTERFACE 20 BUS 9 12VDC PWR OFF oCo Eie Firefly 302 eius Specifications Connectors Max input balanced Max input unbalanced Input gain range Impedance Connectors Available gain Input range Impedance Connectors Max output balanced Max output unbalanced Impedance Signal to noise ratio THD N Frequency response Cr
8. efly 302 Plus their default input and or output device Firefly 302 eius 13 14 PHONIC eoo Audio MIDI Setup i MIDI Devices System Settings Default Input e FireFly 209 Default Output Se 302 H4 Properties For FireFly 302 B D I Clock Source Device Configure Speakers Audio Input Audio Output Non Interleaved Device Non Interleaved Device Source Default Default g Source Default Format 44100 0 Hz ma l6ch 24bit D Format 44100 0 Hz B 2ch 24bit Ch Volume Slider Value dB Mute Thru Ch Volume Slider Value dB Mute M ef 025 0 00 E 0 M ef 0 25 0 50 EC L n a nfa l n a n a p 2 n a n a d 2 n a n a ZA A Mac users are able to use GarageBand Digital Audio Workstation Software in conjunction with the Firefly 302 Plus Firefly 302 Gius Channel Assignment When using a Digital Audio Workstation on a PC and within the included Phonic Firefly 302 Plus control panel software the following names have been attribut ed to the input channels of the FireWire mixer They can be altered through the control panel software included with the mixer To alter an input channel s name on your computer open the Firefly 302 Plus con trol panel software On the left hand side of the control panel users will find the set tings categories By clicking Input Chan nels the main window will display the tit
9. ion please visit http www phonic com CUSTOMER SERVICE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT We encourage you to visit our online help at http www phonic com help There you can find answers to frequently asked questions tech tips driver downloads returns instruction and other helpful information We make every effort to answer your questions within one business day Phonic America Corporation 6103 Johns Road 7 Tampa FL 33634 813 890 8872 support phonic com http www phonic com PHONIC PHONIC WwW PHONIC COM
10. ip Over Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Firefly 302 vs Portable FireWire Unit USER S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION E 4 PEA EE 4 QUICK d Ip EE Up DE 5 QUICK STARRY settee iii 5 FRONT PANEL ON E 6 REAR PANEL DESCRIP IO DEE 7 FIREWIRE INTER FAC TEE 9 CHANNEL AS SIGNMED E 15 OPERATING WITH DAW SOFTWARE is tie Ab pet bi kabbret dee s 15 FIREFLY CONTROL TEE 16 APPLICATION HE 19 SPECIFICATIONS c 21 IE ONS Mec d idadatdn 22 BLOCK DIAGRAM E 23 Phonic preserves the right to improve or alter anv information within this document without prior notice V1 1 JUL 21st 2008 PHONIC Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of one of the newest FireWire enabled prod ucts from Phonic the Firefly 302 Plus Through the Firefly s ultra low noise microphone input and two line inputs together with a FireWire interface users are able to digitally transfer their audio to a computer in high reso
11. les input channels You can then high light the channel names and press the Edit Channel Name button on the bot tom of the control window A new window will appear that will allow users to adjust the channel name If you would like to use the Firefly 302 Plus as your default audio output device on you PC simply go into the Windows con trol panel and select Sound and Audio Devices Select the Audio tab and use the pull down menu to select the Firefly 302 Plus from the list of available output devices The Firefly 302 Plus can also be selected as the default output device for individual programs by editing said pro grams settings options Firefly 302 gius PHONIC Operating With DAW Software After successfully completing the installation process the following process must be fol lowed to work efficiently with the Firefly 302 Plus mixer The information supplied below is for Steinberg s Cubase software however does not differ significantly to other DAW programs 1 Open your DAW program 2 Go to the Devices pull down menu and select Device Setup On the left select VST Multitrack 3 From the ASIO Driver device list select the Phonic ASIO Driver A pop up box will ask you if you want to switch the ASIO driver Click Switch This completes the basic installation and setup 4 To activate the various audio tracks re ceived from the Firefly 302 Plus a Go to the device
12. lly the way the computer determines what the clock source ie device that your computer will use to determine the timing of all digital signals received will be The default setting for this feature is CSP meaning the Firefly is the master clock source of the device The other options allow users to make the Firefly follow the timing of whichever de vice is the clock source Having two clock sources has the potential to create very undesireable audio so it is best avoided If the Firefly 302 PLUS is the only piece of digital audio equipment attached to the computer there is no reason this option should be changed Firefly 302 Gius PHONIC If you wish to use the S PDIF input simply double click on the 302 in the devices menu The Device Synchronization Mode window that will then appear allows users to select the External Clock Ext S PDIF Input as the default clock source eying 2 4n5jupnizitini siia Mode SET PCR Compound Input Extemal Clock Ext SPDIF Input CSP MSU Synch Output Also in Synchronization users are also able to change between automatic and manual sampling rate settings When the sampling rate is manually set users can select between sampling rates of 44 1 48 0 88 2 and 96 0 kHz per second Many devices have sampling rates that do not surpass 44 1 kHz per second there fore when using multiple digital devices users are advised not to exceed this level unless they are
13. log 1 4 TRS Outputs 1 and 2 This are balanced 1 4 TRS Line Outputs with line level signal 4dBu Use them to get a stereo output channel and connect them to active monitors such as the Pho nic P8A or perhaps to an amplifier and a passive pair of speakers You could also use them with several signal processor or any external devices 11 Analog RCA Outputs 1 and 2 These are RCA line outputs They accept RCA cables and can be connected to any external device that uses this connector type tape recorders MP3 recorders etc 12 S PDIF In Out These are a standard S PDIF Digital Audio Input Outputs that can be use with digital mixers DAT recorders or any external device that uses RCA Digital interface format The S PDIF s output sampling rate is determined by the sampling rate set by the Firefly control software Please use a 75 ohms coaxial cable with RCA plug if you are using the S PDIF connection as the most common problems associated with glitches in digital interfaces are the result of use of using poor quality cable PHONIC 9 U droe B f N p O bs GA 13 MIDI In Out Vou can have 16 simultaneous MIDI input output channels sent to and from vour computer through the Fireflv 302 Plus 14 FireWire Ports This is a digital FireWire a k a PC IEEE 1394 interface that vou can use to connect to vour computer Doing so allows users to send their audio signal from the Firefly to the Compu
14. lution 96 kHz audio that meets today s modern production standards Never again will you have to worry about loss of audio as the Firefly will be the only tool you need to transfer those analog record ings to digital Light easy to use with no problematical configuration needed the Firefly certainly shines when it comes to simplicity and mobility Size certainly doesn t matter because big things will come from your Firefly We know how eager you are to get started wanting to get the product out of the box and hook it all up is probably your number one priority right now but before you do we strongly urge you to take a look through this manual Inside you will find important facts and figures on the set up use and applications of your brand new Firefly If you do happen to be one of the many people who flatly refuse to read user manuals then we just urge you to at least glance at the Quick Installation and Setup sections After glancing at or reading through the manual we applaud you if you do read the entire manual please store it in a place that is easy for you to find because chances are there s something you missed the first time around Features 24 bit 96 kHz sampling rate 2 x analog line I O 1 4 TRS RCA 1 x Mic XLR with 48V phantom power Two convenient high bandwidth FireWire 400 ports 4 pin and 6 pin Digital S PDIF coaxial I O PCM Front panel microphone in XLR with 48V phantom po
15. operties For Built in Audio HJ Clock Source Default P Configure Speakers Audio Input Audio Output Master Stream c Master Stream a Source Internal microphone Source Internal speakers HJ Format 44100 0Hz el 2ch 24bit B Format 44100 0Hz 2ch 24bt Ch Volume Slider Value dB Mute Thru Ch Volume Slider Value dB Mute M n a n a M n a n a m l P s 0 00 l AQr 0 51 19 86 2 rrr 0 50 0 00 2 I 19 86 Enter the Audio Device s section From the Properties for pull down tab select Firefly 302 Plus eoo Audio MIDI Setup f Au dio Devices MIDI Devices System Settings Default Input Built in Audio H4 Default Output amp Built in Audio H4 System Output amp Built in Audio Hj Properties For Built in Audio 2 FireFly 302 0000 Clock Source onfigure Speakers Audio Input Audio Output Master Stream D Master Stream Source Internal microphone H Source Internal speakers D Format 44100 0 Hz D 2ch 24bit 4 Format 44100 0 Hz 2ch 24bit H Ch Volume Slider Value dB Mute Thru Ch Volume Slider Value dB Mute M n a n a M n a n a 3 L emm gd 0 50 9 00 _ L 0 51 19 86 2 0 50 0 00 2 0 51 19 86 At the bottom of the window users can edit the setup of the Firefly 302 Plus Properties such as sampling rate and clock source can be altered Users may also opt to make the Fir
16. osstalk Connector Sample rates Max output Power supply Dimensions W x D x H Weight Firefly 302 Gius PHONIC 1 4 TRS RCA 10 dBu 10 dBu to 10 dBu 10K Ohm Unbalanced 20K Ohm Balanced XLR 44dB 40 4 dBu 2k ohm 1 4 TRS RCA 8 dBu 2 dBu 100 Ohm Unbalanced 200 Ohm Balanced 90 6 dB 48 kHz A WEIGHTING 0 002 1 kHz 48 kHz 20 Hz to 20 kHz 48 kHz 0 03 0 23 dB 72 dB A WEIGHTING Coaxial RCA 44 1 48 88 2 96 kHz 2 dBV 1 3Vrms into 32 ohms DC 9 12V AC to DC adaptor FireWire Bus Power 196 x 130 x 44 mm 7 77 x 5 1 x 1 7 0 9 kg 1 98 Ibs 21 PHONIC Dimensions 196 7 7 PHONIC FIREFLY 3026 measurements are shown in mm inches 22 Firefly 302 s PHONIC Block Diagram NI OIW NI VOW NI eouereg LNO euoudpeeH LAO YOu LOO svuereg LNO NI IGIN LNO NI 4IGd S 19318AU0O q N 1e31eAuo q 19319AUO v a Aaouew LNO ICIW LINO Aldd S NI OIW NI DOIVNV LNO 901VNV 3OO IO Zettorgen TeAeT JUTT QK6ET AHA Fort 23 Firefly 302 es TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL PHONIC GEAR AND ACCESSORIES To purchase Phonic gear and optional accessories contact any authorized Phonic distributor For a list of Phonic distributors please visit our website at www phonic com and click on Get Gear You may also contact Phonic directly and we will assist you in locating a distributor near
17. rious input channels received from the FireWire input For a list of default channel names please consult the table on page 12 302 Analog In 1 302 Analog In 1 302 Analog In 2 302 Analog In 2 302 Mic In 302 Mic In 302 Mic In 302 Mic In 302 SPDIF In 302 SPDIF In 302 SPDIF In 302 SPDIF In 302 Midi In 302 Midi In I Vv Include device name in ASIO display name Output Channels By entering the Output Channels section users can view and edit the names of the two output channels from the computer to the Firefly mixer 302 Analog Out 1 302 Analog Out 1 302 Analog Out 2 302 Analog Out 2 302 SPDIF Out 302 SPDIF Out 302 SPDIF Out 302 SPDIF Out 302 Midi Out 302 Midi Out i I ja Include device name in ASIO display name Firefly 302 Gius Synchronization In the Synchronization section users can adjust the sampling rate and other syn chronization properties Many of these adjustable properties as they are are set for optimum performance and unless you are sure of what you need to change are probably best left alone Synchronisation Settings Clk Master Devices Current Synchronisation Source PC Driver External 302 CSP MSU Synch Output Sampling rate is set manually C Sampling rate is set automatically as defined by the clock master D w First off the synch mode can be altered though making this alteration is not rec ommended for novice users The synch mode is basica
18. s pull down menu and select VST Inputs This will display the various available inputs 5 Analog In 1 Analog In 2 etc b Activate these channels by clicking the Active button or your DAW s appropriate button located next to each channel name 5 For further instructions on the operation of your DAW software please consult your software s appropriate documenta tion setup guides operation manuals etc If you wish to reset the Firefly 302 ASIO driver simply go to the devices pull down menu and select device setup Simply click reset and select the Phonic ASIO Driver Click ok to continue and the Firefly 302 Plus should once again become functional 15 PHONIC Firefly Control Panel The Firefly control panel can be accessed at any time by entering choosing the shortcut from your Programs menu This program will not only allow users to alter their device and channel names and prop erties but will also let them correct for la tency issues change sampling rates and so forth When opening the software a number of options will be available for us ers to select from allowing them to adjust the available properties Devices In the Devices section users are able to view and edit the name of the Phonic FireWire Devices connected to their com puter 302 0014960004000000 16 Input Channels The Input Channels section allows users to view and edit the name of the va
19. sing the 6 pin FireWire con nector position the unit will be powered and the front power LED will be illuminated giving you an indication that your Firefly is on and running 2 Headphone Output Jack and Control All the audio signals that are mixed on computer can be monitored with the Head phone output You can also control this level with the corresponding level control 3 XLR Microphone Connector This is a balanced microphone XLR 3 pin connector which you can use to connect dynamic or condenser microphones Phantom power may be applied to these connectors to allow all condenser or ribbon microphones to be connected 4 Mic Gain Turn this knob clockwise to increase the Microphone input s gain You have 44dB of possible gain with this knob so please take care when applying gain to ensure Mic Clip LED does not light up 5 Gain 1 and 2 This knob controls the input gain for the RCA and 1 4 plug input jacks located on the rear panel Turn then clockwise to increase the signal level gain or turn them counterclockwise to lower the input levels Gain 1 controls the Analog In RCA 1 and 1 4 TRS 1 input jacks and Gain 2 controls the Analog In RCA 2 and 1 4 TRS 2 input jacks Each gain control is independent so you can easily match your input levels 6 48V Phantom Power Pushing this button will activate 48V of phantom power on the microphone input allowing users to connect condenser microphones ribbon
20. sure the secondary de vice s sampling rate can Sampling Rate 44 1 kHz SS 1T PHONIC Settings Users are able to adjust various buffer times in the Settings section The Stream Buffer Depth is adjustable be tween 0 5 and 20 milliseconds It adjusts the buffer used when streaming a signal from the Firefly 302 PLUS If the depth is set too high an obvious latencv will be come evident If the depth is too low vari ous clicks and pops may become obvious It is best to set the Stream Buffer Depth to a level that allows users to get the lowest latency while still maintaining an optimal performance The default settings are ideal for most computers Isochronous Streaming Stream buffer depth ud T xx Audio Buffers ASIO buffer depth 1 D D D 1 1 10 0 ms P a a y gt n h 441 samples Eeer WDM sound buffer depth U D D D U U U U 10 0 ms f pog The ASIO Buffer Depth is adjustable be tween 4 and 40 milliseconds This allows users to adjust the latency of the stream received by ASIO driver based software including Steinberg Cubase LE The WDM Windows Driver Model Sound Buffer Depth is adjustable between 4 and 40 milliseconds This allows users to ad just the latency of the stream received by WDM based programs Also in this section users are able to view their drop out statistics where the num ber of times the FireWire conn
21. ter and vise versa There are both the 4 pin and 6 pin varieties available the difference being the 6 pin will allow you to power the Firefly through the Firefly connection provided the Power Selector Switch is set to BUS 15 9 12VDC Input Power Jack Connect the supplied DC converter to this jack to feed the unit Please only use this DC converter in order to ensure no damage is done to the Firefly If for any reason your converter gets lost or damaged and you need a new one please contact your local dealer This option lets you work on the road without draining your laptop s battery BUS 9 12VDC PWR OFF GE pcIN i Wm 16 Power Selector Switch This switch gives users three operation options DC IN will turn on the Firefly using the DC input power PWR OFF will turn the Firefly off and BUS will allow the Firefly to use Power provided through the 6 pin FireWire connection Firefly 302 Gius PHONIC FireWire Interface System Requirements The following are the minimum required specifications for use with the Firefly If your computer does not meet these requirements you will experience lagging of audio and possible freezing of your computer when attempting to operate the Firefly Windows e Microsoft Windows XP SP1 and SP2 Available FireWire port e Intel Pentium 4 processor or equivalent AMD Athlon processor Motherboard with Intel or VIA chipset e 5400 RPM or faster hard disk drive 7200 R
22. tric shock to persons heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat f RE I l SCH The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is in Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades tended to alert the user to the presence of important operat Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators ing and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature with one wider than the other A grounding type plug accompanying the appliance has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Protect the power cord from being walked on or CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance pinched particularly at plug convenience receptacles of procedures other than those specified may result in and the point where they exit from the apparatus hazardous radiation exposure Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from t
23. tware s user s manual for more information Firefly 302 Gius PHONIC Quick Start 1 Connect the DC converter to the 9 12V jack in and change the power selector switch to the DC IN position if using the 4 pin FireWire connector This is usually used with Notebook computers Alternatively change the power selector switch to BUS and use the Firefly s 6 pin FireWire connector Plug your FireWire cable into Firefly s and your Computer s FireWire ports The computer should detect your Firefly 302 Plus Connect a microphone to the XLR input connector Talk into the mic and check the LED level meter adjust the Mic level control as you see neces sary Connect any analog inputs you wish to use Remember that using the corresponding RCA and 1 4 inputs simultaneously will mix the signals and sount terrible you re better off using only one at a time Open your audio software and config ure it so the Firefly 302 Plus is set as your input output device Please note that the analog and S PDIF outputs cannot be used to output the signal from the computer simultaneously Plug your headphones into the head phone output of the Firefly to monitor the return signal Now you are ready to design high resolution audio productions PHONIC PHONIC FIREFLY 302 Front Panel Description 1 Power LED Indicator When you connect the DC power converter and change the power switch to the DC IN or BUS if u
24. wer Headphone output with dedicated level control Zero latency hardware direct monitor ing Low latency ASIO software direct monitoring 1x1 16 channel MIDI I O Power on off indicator LED Powered via FireWire bus or DC power supply Easy to see sig and clip LED indica tors Mac and Windows compatible Firefly 302 Gius Quick Installation 1 Turn your computer on and connect the Firefly 302 Plus to the computer via the FireWire interface Turn the Firefly on by setting the power select switch to DC IN if using the 4 pin connector and DC power supply or BUS if using the 6 pin connector Run the setup exe file on the included driver CD and follow the installation instructions displayed on screen When prompted to disconnect and reconnect the Firefly change the power select switch on the rear of the device to OFF then to DC IN 4 pin or BUS 6 pin Continue to follow the on screen installation instructions Open your audio editing DAW soft ware and check the Firefly s ASIO driver has been read successfully by the program This is usually one in the Devices submenu You may also want to edit the Firefly s properties This is usually done by clicking on the Tools pull down menu and selecting Properties In this area you can usually select the Firefly s different inputs and outputs and assign them to various channels This of course depends on the software you are using so check the sof
25. you SERVICE AND REPAIR Phonic has over 100 service centers worldwide For replacement parts service and repairs please contact the Phonic distributor in your country Phonic does not release service manuals to consumers and advice users to not attempt any self repairs as doing so voids all warranties You can locate a dealer near you at www phonic com WARRANTY INFORMATION Phonic stands behind every product we make with a no hassles warranty Warranty coverage may be extended depending on your region Phonic Corporation warrants this product for a minimum of one year from the original date of purchase against defects in material and workman ship under use as instructed by the user s manual Phonic at its option shall repair or replace the defective unit covered by this warranty Please retain the dated sales receipt as evidence of the date of purchase You will need it for any warranty service No returns or repairs will be accepted without a proper RMA number return merchandise authorization In order to keep this warranty in effect the product must have been handled and used as prescribed in the instructions accom panying this warranty Any tempering of the product or attempts of self repair voids all warranty This warranty does not cover any damage due to accident misuse abuse or negligence This warranty is valid only if the product was purchased new from an authorized Phonic dealer distributor For complete warranty policy informat
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