KENTON THRU-12 1 Into 12 MIDI Thru Box Instruction Manual

: June 17, 2024
: KENTON

Table of Contents

KENTON THRU-12 1 Into 12 MIDI Thru Box
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
FCC Statement for THRU-5
Connecting
Specification
Warranty
References
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KENTON THRU-12 1 Into 12 MIDI Thru Box

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Product Information

THRU-12 – 1 into 12 MIDI Thru Box

Description
The THRU-12 is a MIDI Thru Box that allows you to connect one MIDI input to twelve MIDI Thru outputs.

Specification

Power Input: 75mA, 2.1mm plug (centre positive)
MIDI Ports: 1 x In, 12 x Thru
Weight: 200g (excluding power supply)
Dimensions: 161 x 54 x 35 mm
Power Supply: Supplied with unit. UK, EU, US or Australian types available.
Warranty: 12-month back to base warranty from purchase date. Customer arranges and pays for carriage to and from Kenton Electronics Ltd.

Contact Information

Kenton Electronics Ltd
Unit 3, Epsom Downs Metro Centre, Waterfield, Tadworth, KT20 5LR,
UK
Phone: +44 (0)20 8544 9200
Website: www.kenton.co.uk
Email: tech@kenton.co.uk

Product Usage Instructions

Connecting the THRU-12

Connect the power supply to the unit using the provided 2.1mm plug (centre positive).
Connect your MIDI input device to the “In” port on the THRU-12.
Connect up to twelve MIDI devices to the Thru ports on the THRU-12.

Powering On the THRU-12
Ensure the power supply is connected and providing the required power input. The unit should power on automatically once connected.
Using the THRU-12
Once connected, the THRU-12 will pass along MIDI data received at the input port to all twelve Thru output ports simultaneously, allowing you to distribute MIDI signals to multiple devices.

FAQ

Q: What type of power supply does the THRU-12 come with?
A: The THRU-12 comes with a power supply with a 2.1mm plug (centre positive). Different plug types for UK, EU, US, or Australian outlets are available.
Q: How many MIDI Thru ports does the THRU-12 have?
A: The THRU-12 has twelve MIDI Thru ports, allowing you to connect multiple MIDI devices for signal distribution.

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Operating Manual

FCC Statement for THRU-5

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- 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.

Information on Disposal for Users of WEEE ]

This symbol on the product and / or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take this product(s) to designated collection points where it will be accepted free of charge.
Alternatively, in some countries, you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon purchase of an equivalent new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment, which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.
Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with your national legislation.
For disposal in countries outside of the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union (EU). If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Description

The THRU-12 has one MIDI Input and twelve MIDI Thru ports to enable you to connect several MIDI devices to one MIDI output, without the usual problems encountered when daisy-chaining MIDI devices.
The THRU-12 has an opto-coupled MIDI Input and separate drive circuits for each MIDI Thru socket for optimum performance. The THRU-12 also incorporates active circuitry to help restore the quality of signals received at the MIDI Input that may have become degraded by losses in the MIDI cable.
The THRU-12 is powered by a plug-top switch-mode power adaptor (supplied), so it doesn’t need periodic battery changes to keep it working, enabling you to “fit and forget”.

Connecting

Ensure that the power adaptor is plugged in, and the ACTIVE LED on the THRU-12 is on. Connect the MIDI output of your keyboard or computer to the MIDI Input of the THRU-12 and connect one or more of the MIDI Thru ports of the THRU-12 to the MIDI inputs of the devices you want to control.
Do not connect any of the MIDI Thru ports of the THRU-12 back to the MIDI Input of the device which is supplying data to the MIDI In port of the THRU-12, as this may cause a MIDI loop to occur.
This may cause note hangs or other undesirable effects.
The ACTIVE LED will show steady green when power is connected and no MIDI is being received. It will flicker when MIDI data is being received at the MIDI Input.

Specification

Power Input 9V DC (regulated or unregulated) – never apply more than 12V (never use an unregulated supply greater than 9V as unregulated supplies typically give a higher output than shown)
Power 75mA, 2.1mm plug (centre positive)
MIDI 1 x In, 12 x Thru
Weight 200g (excluding power supply)
Dimensions 161 x 54 x 35 mm
Power supply Supplied with unit. UK, EU, US or Australian types available

Warranty

The THRU-12 comes with a 12 month (from purchase date) back to base warranty, (i.e. customer must arrange and pay for carriage to and from Kenton Electronics Ltd).