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USER MANUAL UA-1A ROLAND

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (P. 3, 4) and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (P. 5). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, this manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

For the USA

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

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.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment. This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.

For Canada

NOTICE

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Caising Equipment Regulations.

AVIS

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement

Model Name: UA-1A

Type of Equipment : USB Audio Interface

Responsible Party : Edirol Corporation North America

Address: 425 Sequoia Drive, Suite 114, Bellingham, WA 98226

Telephone: (360) 594-4276

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS

About WARNING and CAUTION Notices

▲WARNINGUsed for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.
▲CAUTIONUsed for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly. * Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.

About the Symbols

AThe △ symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings. The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
BThe ○ symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled.
CThe ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

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WARNING

  • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner's Manual.
  • Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit.
  • Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest EDIROL / Roland Service Center, or an authorized EDIROL / Roland distributor, as listed on the "Information" page.

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WARNING

  • Never use or store the unit in places that are:

  • Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are

  • Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are
  • Humid; or are
  • Exposed to rain; or are
  • Dusty; or are
  • Subject to high levels of vibration.

  • Do not excessively twist or bend cable, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards!

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WARNING

  • This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist.
  • Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.
  • Immediately turn the power off, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest EDIROL / Roland Service Center, or an authorized EDIROL / Roland distributor, as listed on the "Information" page when:

  • Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the unit; or

  • The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has become wet); or
  • The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.

  • In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit.

  • Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!)

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CAUTION

  • Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children.
  • Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.
  • Disconnect all cords coming from external devices before moving the unit.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

In addition to the items listed under "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" on page 3, please read and observe the following:

Placement

  • Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from the source of interference.
  • This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.
  • Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.
  • To avoid possible breakdown, do not use the unit in a wet area, such as an area exposed to rain or other moisture.

Maintenance

  • For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
  • Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

Additional Precautions

  • Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit's connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
  • When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable's internal elements.
  • When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.
  • To prevent damage to your speakers, turn down the volume on any audio devices you may have connected.

  • Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions.

  • Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.

  • Unauthorized recording, distribution, sale, lending, public performance, broadcasting, or the like, in whole or in part, of a work (musical composition, video, broadcast, public performance, or the like) whose copyright is held by a third party is prohibited by law.
  • Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party. Roland assumes no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this unit.

  • Microsoft, Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Windows® 98 is known officially as: "Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system."
  • Windows® 2000 is known officially as: "Microsoft® Windows® 2000 operating system."
  • Windows® Me is known officially as: "Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition operating system."
  • Apple, Macintosh and MacOS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
  • All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Table of Contents

USING THE UNIT SAFELY 3

IMPORTANT NOTES 5

English

Introduction. 8

Connections and driver installation (Windows) 9

Connections and driver installation (Macintosh) 19

Troubleshooting 23

Deutsch

Einführung 31

Contents of the Package

The UA-1A package contains the following items. As soon as you open the package, please verify that all items are present. If any items are missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased the package.

UA-1A USB Audio Interface

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Names and Functions

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1 USB Cable

Connect this cable to the USB connector of your computer. (600 mm length.)

2 USB Indicator

This indicator will light when the unit is connected to your computer and is ready to operate.

3 Line input jacks

Line output jacks

Connections and driver installation (Windows)

  • If you are a Macintosh user, refer to p. 19.

In order to use the UA-1A, you must first install the USB Composite Device driver, the USB Human Interface driver, and the USB Audio Device driver consecutively. These drivers are included with Windows. If you are using Windows 98, this driver is provided in the Microsoft Windows CD-ROM, so you will need to have the Microsoft Windows CD-ROM ready. If you are using Windows Me or 2000, the CD-ROM is not necessary.

What is a driver?

A driver is software that allows an application program running on your computer to transfer data to and from the UA-1A when it is connected to your computer via a USB cable. The driver passes data from the application to the UA-1A, and passes data from the UA-1A to the application.

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Before installing the driver

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The UA-1A cannot be used with Windows 95 or Windows NT.

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If other Windows programs are running, exit all of them before you continue.

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If you will be simultaneously connecting multiple Roland USB devices (for example; the UA-1A and other USB devices such as the UA-100G) to your computer, disconnect the UA-100G or other devices from the USB connector before installing the driver. If you install the driver when the UA-100G or other devices are connected, installation may not occur correctly.

Making connections and installing the driver

Windows Me Users

  • If you are using a Windows 2000 machine, refer to p. 11, if Windows 98, refer to p. 11.

1

Turn on the power of your computer and start up Windows, and use a USB cable to connect the UA-1A to your computer.

2

When Windows detects the UA-1A and the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears, make sure "Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended)" is selected, then click [Next].

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The search for the driver starts.

4

When the correct driver is found, driver installation starts.

5

When a dialog box informing you that driver installation has finished appears, click [Finish], and restart Windows.

After installing the driver, refer to Specifying the audio input/output device (p. 14) and select the device Windows uses.

  • Depending on your computing setup, there may be a short wait after the driver is installed until the device is recognized.

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To prevent damage to your speakers, turn down the volume on any audio devices you may have connected.

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Some time may be required until this dialog box appears.

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Windows 2000 Users

  • If you are using a Windows Me machine, refer to p. 10, if Windows 98, refer to p. 11.

1

Turn on the power of your computer and start up Windows.

2

Use a USB cable to connect the UA-1A to your computer. The UA-1A is recognized to the computer and the driver is installed all automatically.

3

After installing the driver, restart Windows.

Windows 98 Users

  • If you are using a Windows Me machine, refer to p. 10, if Windows 2000, refer to p. 11. Installation must be performed in the order of the USB Composite Device driver and then the USB Audio Device driver. Use the following procedure to perform the installation.

1

Turn on the power of your computer and start up Windows. Insert the Microsoft Windows CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive, and use a USB cable to connect the UA-1A to your computer.

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Since some computers are sold with the contents of the Microsoft Windows CD-ROM already in the hard disk, a Microsoft Windows CD-ROM may not have been included. If this is the case, you will be able to install the driver without the Microsoft Windows CD-ROM.

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To prevent damage to your speakers, turn down the volume on any audio devices you may have connected.

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To prevent damage to your speakers, turn down the volume on any audio devices you may have connected.

A USB Composite Device will be detected automatically, and the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box will appear. Click [Next].

2

When the display asks "What do you want Windows to do?", select "Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended)." and click [Next].

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3

The following dialog box will appear. Check CD-ROM drive, and click [Next].

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4

The following dialog box will appear. Click [Next].

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  • Depending on your system, the Location of driver may differ from the above illustration, but this is not a problem.

5

Copying of the file (Driver) will begin.

MEMO

If this dialog box does not appear, refer to Problems related to the USB driver (p. 23).

MEMO

In step 4, the screen will indicate "Windows driver file search for the device : USB Audio Device."

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If the Microsoft Windows CD-ROM is not inserted in the CD-ROM drive, the following dialog box may appear. If this occurs, insert the Microsoft Windows CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and click [OK].

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6

When installation of the USB Composite Device driver is finished, the following dialog box will appear. Click [Finish].

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7

Next, a USB Audio Device will be detected automatically, and the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box will appear. Click [Next], and continue the installation using the

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very same procedure as in steps 2-5 (p.12-12).

8

When installation of the USB Audio Device driver is finished, the following dialog box will appear. Click [Finish].

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This completes installation of the USB Composite Device

driver and the USB Audio Device driver. Restart Windows. After installing the driver, refer to Specifying the audio input/output device (p. 14) and select the device Windows uses.

■ Specifying the audio input/output device

1

Click the Windows [Start] button, and select [Settings] - [Control Panel].

2

Win 98 / Win 98SE:

In Control Panel, double-click the [Multimedia] icon to open the Multimedia Properties dialog box.

Win 2000 / Me:

In Control Panel, double-click the [Sounds and Multimedia] icon to open the Sounds and Multimedia Properties dialog box.

  • If you don't find a [Sounds and Multimedia] icon, then in Control Panel, click [view all Control Panel options].

3

Click the [Audio] tab.

4

For the Playback item Preferred device, click . In the list that appears, click [USB Audio Device] to select it.

5

For the Recording item Preferred device, click In the list that appears, click [USB Audio Device] to select it.

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Depending on your system, "USB Audio Device" will be shown a number added, ex. "USB Audio Device (1)."

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It will not be possible to press the "Advanced Properties" button for "Recording."

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Click [OK] to complete the settings.

Volume Control settings

The output volume of the UA-1A can be controlled by the Windows Volume Control.

1

Click the Windows [Start] button, and select [Programs] - [Accessories] - [Entertainment] - [Volume Control] to start it up.

Windows Me

Windows 2000/

Windows 98/Windows 98SE

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You can raise or lower the slider to adjust the volume of the UA-1A. The following items can be set.

WAVEAdjust the volume that is output from the audio output device “USB Audio Device.”
SW SynthAdjust the volume of the software synthesizer built into Windows.
CD PlayerAdjust the “CD Music” volume for the CD-ROM drive of your computer.(∗1)

*1 If the playback of the CD does not change when you adjust this volume, change the WAVE volume.

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If Volume Control is not installed on your computer, use Add/ Remove Applications in the Control Panel to install it. For details on installation, refer to the Windows owner's manual or Help.

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The audio quality of the UA-1A will be better if you raise the Volume Control levels.

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If Mute is checked, or if the slider is in the lowest position, no sound will be output from the UA-1A.

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If you are using Windows 2000 and "CD Player" does not appear, check the [Digital CD playback] item "Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device," as described in the cautionary note on the following page.

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When using your computer's CD-ROM drive to play an audio CD, or when playing background music for games with the UA-1A.

If using Windows Me:

Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel]. In the [Control Panel], double-click the [System] icon to access the System Properties dialog box. Click the [Device Manager] tab, and double-click the [CDROM] icon. Below it, double-click the CD-ROM drive that you are using and open its Properties. Click the [Properties] tab, and select the check box located beside the Digital CD playback item "Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device."

If using Windows 2000

In the same way as for Windows Me, open the System Properties dialog box. Click the [Hardware tab], and click the [Device Manager] button to open the Device Manager. From the CD-ROM drives, double-click the CD-ROM drive that you are using to open its Properties. Click the [Properties] tab, and select the check box located beside the Digital CD playback item "Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device."

using Windows 98 or Windows 98 SE:

Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Multimedia], then click on the [CD Music] tab, then check "Enable CD digital audio for this CD-ROM device."

Depending on your computing environment, playback of these CDs may still be impossible. For details, refer to information provided by your computer's manufacturer. If you are using a PC-card (PCMCIA) type CD-ROM drive, playing back WAVE data or an audio CD on the CD-ROM drive may cause the sound to be interrupted, or no sound may be heard at all.

Deleting the USB Audio Device driver

If re-installing the USB Audio Device driver

If installation of the USB Audio Device driver was terminated before completion

Use the following procedure to delete the driver that is already installed.

1

Use a USB cable to connect the UA-1A to your computer.

2

Click the Windows [Start] button, and select [Settings] - [Control Panel].

3

In [Control Panel], double-click [System] to open the System Properties dialog.

4

Click the [Device Manager] tab.

5

Double-click [Sound, video and game controllers] to see a list of the devices.

6

From the list, select USB Audio Device, and click [Remove]. In the Confirm Device Removal dialog box, click [OK]. If USB Audio Device is not displayed, proceed to step 8.

7

Make sure that USB Audio Device is not in the Sound, video and game controllers list, and click [Close] to close the System Properties dialog.

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The explanation provided here is for an average Windows system. Depending on your computer, some of the folder names may be different.

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To prevent damage to your speakers, turn down the volume on any audio devices you may have connected.

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If a dialog box suggesting that you restart Windows appears at this point, follow the suggestion and restart your computer.

8

Follow the steps 1. - 4. again, and double-click [Universal Serial Bus controllers] to display the list of devices.

If ① is displayed for the USB-compatible device icon:

Select the [USB Composite Device] icon, and click [Remove]. In the Confirm Device Removal dialog box, click [OK]. As in the step 7., close System Properties.

If there is no USB-compatible device icon, or if ① is not displayed:

Simply close System Properties.

If you are using Windows Me and ② is displayed:

Simply close System Properties.

9

Disconnect the USB cable from your computer, and restart Windows.

Connections and driver installation (Macintosh)

  • If you are a Windows user, refer to p. 9.

In order to use the UA-1A, you must first install a driver. UA-1A uses a driver included with Mac OS.

Known issues: UA-1A

  • Some applications such as Cakewalk's Metro Series and TC Work's Spark Series cannot record/playback at 48kHz . Please use the UA-1A at 44.1kHz .
  • While the audio application is recording or playing, do not connect/disconnect the USB cable. Doing so may cause the application to freeze.
  • You may hear sound hopping and/or noise when you record and play back at the same time due to high load on the CPU. However, the noise should not be in the recording itself. Such noise should only be found in the playback signal.
  • If you are going to use the Virtual Sound Canvas 3, you will need to select [Performance] from the [Setting] menu, and set the Expression Mode to Response Priority.
  • The standard driver that comes with Mac OS is not ASIO compatible.
  • When you start up your computer with the UA-1A connected, the computer may become unstable. If this occurs, start up your computer before connecting the UA-1A, and connect the UA-1A after start-up.

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What is a driver?

p.9

Making connections and installing the driver

Getting the unit to be recognized

1

Turn on the power of your computer and start up MacOS.

2

From the Apple menu, select the [Apple System Profiler].

3

Click the [Devices and Volumes] tab control.

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Use a USB cable to connect the UA-1A to your computer.

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To make sure it is successfully recognized, select [Update all information] from the [Commands] menu. You should see the following three audio devices in the USB section, as shown below:

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If the indication is correct, the installation of the UA-1A driver is successful. Select [Quit] from the [File] menu to close the Apple System Profiler dialog, then make the sound settings explained below.

If the indication is incorrect, you should try disconnecting the UA-1A from the USB port, and waiting about ten seconds. Then, do the procedure over again, starting from the step 4.

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To prevent damage to your speakers, turn down the volume on any audio devices you may have connected.

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Make sure to quit all applications that may be running before you make the connection.

Making the sound settings

1

From the Apple menu, select [Control Panels] - [Sound] to open the Sound dialog.

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Click the [Speakers] tab.

3

Turn down the volume on the UA-1A, and on your audio equipment, then click [Start Test].

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Test sounds are output from left to right, along with what appears on the screen. When you are finished, click [Stop Test].

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Select [Input] from the Sound dialog. Then, in Choose a source for sound input:, choose USB Audio.

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Do not check [Play sound through output device].

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When you have finished making settings, select [Quit] from the [File] menu to close the Sound dialog.

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If you don't see USB Audio, you should close the Sound dialog. Then, disconnect the UA-1A, and wait about ten seconds. Then, try doing the procedure over again, starting at number 2.

Troubleshooting

If an unexpected problem occurs while using the UA-1A, please read this chapter first. It provides numerous hints that will help you solve problems. The problems covered in the troubleshooting section are organized according to the operating system on which the problem might be encountered. Use the icon shown at the left of the title to find the information you need.

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Problems common to both Windows and Macintosh

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Problems that occur only on Windows

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Problems that occur only on Macintosh

If you are using computer for the first time, or do not understand the explanation of a procedure, refer to the owner's manuals for your computer or for OS.

If the UA-1A does not operate as you expect, check the following points.

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  • When the USB cable is connected or disconnected, approximately 15 seconds (or more) may be required for the UA-1A to be recognized.
    Is the USB cable connected correctly?

Make sure that the UA-1A and computer are connected correctly by the USB cable.

  • Can USB be used on your computer?

Refer to the owner's manual for your computer, and make sure that it is able to use USB.

  • Does your computer or USB hub have sufficient power supply capacity?

The UA-1A cannot be connected if insufficient power is supplied to it. Check whether one of the following cases apply.

If you are using the UA-1A with a notebook computer that is running on its battery, operation may be unreliable with some models of computer. If this is the case, connect the AC adaptor to your notebook computer.

The power conservation mode of your computer may limit the power that is supplied to USB. Check the settings of your computer.

In some cases, the UA-1A cannot be used with a bus-powered hub (a hub that does not contain a power supply). Please use a self-powered hub (a hub that contains a power supply).

  • Does your computer meet the USB specifications?

If you are using a computer that does not meet the USB specifications (such as a homemade computer), operation may be unstable. In such cases, you may be able to solve the problem by connecting a USB hub that contains a power supply.

  • Is "Unknown Device" displayed for "Other devices" or "Universal Serial Bus controllers"?

Use the following procedure to delete "Unknown Device" from "Other devices" (Universal serial bus controller), and re-start your computer.

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In order to check whether or not the "Unknown Device" is the UA-1A, disconnect the USB cable of the UA-1A, and verify that "Unknown Device" has disappeared. Then connect the UA-1A once again, and delete "Unknown Device."

  1. In the Windows Control Panel, double-click [System] to open the System Properties dialog box.
  2. Click the [Device Manager] tab.
  3. Double-click [Other devices] (Universal Serial Bus controllers) to see the list of devices.
  4. In the list, select Unknown Device and click [Remove].
  5. In the Confirm Device Removal dialog box, click [OK].
  6. Make sure that the list does not show Other devices or Unknown Device, and click [Close] to close the dialog box.

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The "Add New Hardware Wizard" dialog box appears even though you installed the drivers

If your computer or USB hub has two or more USB connectors, connecting the UA-1A to a USB connector to which the UA-1A has never before been connected may cause the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box will appear even though the drivers have already been installed. Install the drivers once again as described in Connections and driver installation (Windows) (p. 9). This is not a malfunction.

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Drivers are not installed correctly

Use the procedure described in Deleting the USB Audio Device driver (p. 17) to delete the USB Audio Device driver installed in your computer, and install the UA-1A drivers once again as described in Connections and driver installation (Windows) (p. 9). Check whether there is an item named "Unknown Device" in "Other devices" or in "Universal Serial Bus controllers."

If you find "Unknown Device," delete it.

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A dialog box saying "Unknown Device found" appears, and I can't install the driver

Depending on your computer, not all of the Windows 98 files required to support audio over USB may have been installed when the computer was shipped.

Please check with the manufacturer of your computer.

Problems when using the UA-1A

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OS becomes unstable

  • Starting up a computer when the UA-1A is already connected may cause the computer to become unstable.

If this occurs, start up the computer with the UA-1A disconnected, and then connect the UA-1A.

No sound

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  • Are you attempting to use the CD player of your computer to play an audio CD?

If you wish to play an audio CD on the CD-ROM drive of your computer, refer to When using your computer's CD-ROM drive to play an audio CD, or when playing background music for games with the UA-1A. (p. 16).

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  • Are you running multiple applications?

If multiple applications are running simultaneously, an error message may appear. If this occurs, click [OK], and close the other applications.

Even if an application window is closed, it is still running if it remains in the taskbar, so be sure to quit any unneeded applications shown in the taskbar.

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  • Have you specified the audio data output destination for OS?

The audio data output destination for a computer must be set to UA-1A. For details on this setting, refer to Specifying the audio input/output device (Windows p. 14) or Making the sound settings (Macintosh p. 21).

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  • Have you specified the audio data output destination for your playback software?

For some software, you must set the audio data output destination as UA-1A. For details on this setting, refer to the owner's manual for the software.

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  • Have the drivers been installed correctly?

In order to playback audio data using the UA-1A, the USB Audio Device driver must be installed. For details on installation and settings, refer to Connections and driver installation (Windows p. 9, Macintosh p. 19).

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  • Are the various Volume Control faders raised?

Adjust the volume of each fader as described in Volume Control settings (Windows p. 15) or Making the sound settings (Macintosh p. 21).

Sound is distorted

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  • Is the volume level of the instrument connected to LINE IN too high?

Adjust the volume of the instrument connected to LINE IN.

The volume level of the instrument connected to LINE IN is too low.

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  • Could you be using a connection cable that contains a resistor?

Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor.

■ Noise is heard when playing back audio

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  • The graphic accelerator of your computer may cause noise to occur during audio playback.

Use the following procedure to set graphic acceleration to "None."

  1. In the Windows Control Panel, double-click [Display] to open the Display Properties dialog box, and click the [Settings] tab.
  2. Click [Advanced] to open properties, and click the [Performance] tab.
  3. In Graphics, move the Hardware acceleration: slider to None, and click [OK].
  4. In the Display Properties dialog box, click [OK] to close the dialog box. Then restart your computer.

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  • Noise is heard in the line input

If a MIDI sound module and the UA-1A are connected via USB to the same computer, and the output of the MIDI sound module is connected to the line input jacks of the UA-1A, noise from the computer may enter via the MIDI sound module and be heard from the UA-1A. In such cases, use a self-powered hub to connect the MIDI sound module and the UA-1A in parallel, or connect the MIDI sound module via the serial interface or MIDI interface.

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  • Noise may be heard if you record and play back simultaneously. If you record and play back simultaneously, the playback may be interrupted depending on the performance of the system, and this may be heard as noise. However since priority is given to recording, the recorded data will not be lost.

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  • This problem may be solved by properly grounding the chassis of your computer, or the ground prong of the plug on the AC power cord that was supplied with your computer. Also, make sure that there are no devices nearby that emit a strong magnetic field, such as a television or a microwave oven.

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  • Are a large number of audio devices connected?

If a large number of audio devices are connected, noise may occur. Do not connect audio devices that you are not using.

Sound is interrupted during audio playback

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Try increasing the memory

You can increase the processing power of your computer by adding more memory. For details on adding memory, refer to the owner's manual for your computer.

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  • Does your computer fulfill the USB specifications?

The audio may be interrupted if you are using a computer that does not electrically meet the USB specifications. In this case, the problem may be solved if you connect a USB hub that contains its own power supply.

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  • Are numerous applications running?

If you use numerous applications during playback, or start up another application, the playback may be interrupted depending on your computer system. Exit all unneeded applications, and try again. If this does not solve the problem, try restarting a computer.

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  • Try making the following changes to the disk drive settings.

  • The following settings may not exist on your computer.

  • In the Windows Control Panel, double-click [System] to open the System Properties dialog box, and click the [Device Manager] tab.

  • Double-click [Disk drives] to see the list of devices.
  • From the list, select GENERIC IDE DISK TYPExx, and click [Properties] to access the GENERIC IDE DISK TYPExx Properties dialog box.

  • The "xx" in GENERIC IDE DISK TYPExx will be a number that will differ depending on your system.

  • Click the [Settings] tab, check the [DMA] check box in the Options, and click [OK] to close the dialog box.
  • Depending on your system, a dialog box for DMA settings may appear. After checking the contents, click OK or Cancel.
  • In the System Properties dialog box, click [OK] to close the dialog box. Restart your computer so that the above settings will take effect.

Audio playback stops

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  • On some computers, the Power Management settings in the Control Panel may cause audio playback to stop.

The Power Management Properties that are displayed when you double-click Power Management will differ depending on your computer system. One example is given below, but you should consult the owner's manual for your computer as well. Some computers may not have the following settings.

  1. In the Windows Control Panel, double-click [System] to open the System Properties dialog box, and click the [Device Manager] tab.
  2. Double-click [System devices] to see the list of devices.
  3. From the list, select [Advanced Power Management support], and click [Properties] to access the Advanced Power Management support properties dialog box.
  4. Click the [Settings] tab, and in Troubleshooting, check the [Disable power status polling] check box. Then click [OK].
  5. In the System Properties dialog box, click [OK] to close the dialog box.
  6. Restart Windows.

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Noise is present in the playback or recording

Depending on the virtual memory setting or network-related settings, noise may occur.

Please make the following settings before use.

  • In "Chooser" of the Apple menu, set AppleTalk to "Inactive."
    (This setting is not changed as a result of turning off AppleTalk, as requested by OMS when sequencer software is started up. You must change the setting yourself using the "Chooser.")
  • In the "Memory" Control Panel, set Virtual Memory to "Off."
  • Depending on the way in which you connect to the Internet, use the UA-1A with the following settings.

  • If you connect to the Internet via a LAN cable

Use while the LAN cable is connected.

  • If you connect to the Internet via the internal modem port, or are not connected to the Internet

In the "TCP/IP" Control Panel, set "Connect via" to "PPP."

After you have made the settings, restart your Macintosh.

  • Do not use software that accesses the network (such as a Web browser) at the same time that you are using sequencer software or audio editing software

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Noise is present in the recorded sound

  • It has been found that noise tends to be introduced in sound recorded on the iMac series models, which were released after the summer of 2000.
  • In the SimpleSound application that is included with MacOS, noise will be heard in the sound if it is played back immediately after being digitally recorded. Save the sound first, then try playing it back.

  • Update the USB Audio driver to 1.0.5f4.

If the USB Audio driver, which is provided with the Mac OS, is under 1.0.4, update it to 1.0.5f4.

You can download the driver from the URL below: http://asu.info.apple.com/swupdates.nsf/artnum/n11703

Checking the USB audio driver's version

  1. Connect the UA-1A to the computer.
  2. From the Apple menu, select [Apple System Profiler].
  3. Click the [Devices and Volumes] tab.
  4. In the USB section, the screen will indicate "Audio (UA-1A USB Audio Device)." Click the arrow at the left of this text.
  5. The number displayed to the right of "Driver version" is the version of the USB audio driver.

A blank (silent) file is created when you record

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  • Try setting the bit rate to "16bit."

If you are using Windows98 Second Edition, and your recording software is set to a bit rate of 8 bits, a blank file may be created, so that you may not be able to record effectively. If this occurs, you will be able to record correctly by setting the bit rate to "16 bit".

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Cannot Record Music CD

  • The UA-1A cannot record music CDs in the computer's CD-ROM drive.

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The volume changed when you resumed from Suspend or Hibernation status

  • When Windows 2000 resumes from Suspend or Hibernation, the output volume setting is changed due to a problem of Windows. Start up the Mixer application as described in Volume Control settings (p. 15), and adjust the USB Audio (Speaker) slider.

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Game background music does not sound

  • Does the game use an audio CD for background music?

If an audio CD is used to provide background music for the game, refer to When using your computer's CD-ROM drive to play an audio CD, or when playing background music for games with the UA-1A. (p. 16).

Einführung

  • Do not use software that accesses the network (such as a Web browser) at the same time that you are using sequencer software or audio editing software

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A Anything to be called "punt" is a pun.

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In Anything, I'll do it.

Windows has found the following new hardware:

USB Audio Device

Windows can automatically search for and insert office tables into the database. You can also use the "Insert" button in office installation disks, insert now and click Next.

What would you like to do?
Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended)
Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)

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No active [Play sound through output device].

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Number of Audio Record/Playback Channels

Record: 1 pair of stereo

Playback: 1 pair of stereo

Signal Processing

PC interface: 16 bit

Nominal Input level: -10 dBu

Input impedance: 28 k-ohm

Nominal Output level: -10 dBu

Output Impedance: 1 k-ohm

Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k-ohms or greater

Interface

USB (USB Type B)

Line Input jacks (RCA pin jacks x 2)

Line Output jacks (RCA pin jacks x 2)

Power Supply

Supplied from the computer

Current Draw

120mA

Dimensions

  • In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

Information

When you need repair service, call your nearest EDIROL/Roland Service Center or authorized EDIROL/Roland distributor in your country as shown below.

-EDIROL

AUSTRALIA

EDIROL Australia Pty. Ltd.

72 Central Avenue

Oak Flats NSW 2529

AUSTRALIA

TEL: (02) 4257 9091

http://www.edirol.com.au

EUROPE

EDIROL (Europe) Ltd.

Studio 3.4 114 Power Road

London W4 5PY

U.K.

TEL: +44 (0)20 8747 5949

FAX:+44 (0)20 8747 5948

http://www.edirol.com/europe

Deutschland

TEL: 0700 33 47 65 20

France

TEL:0810000371

Italia

TEL: 02 93778329

U.S.A./CANADA

EDIROL Corporation North

America

425 Sequoia Drive, Suite 114

Bellingham, WA 98226

U.S.A.

TEL: (360) 594-4276

FAX: (360) 594-4271

http://www.edirol.com/

Roland

AFRICA

EGYPT

Al Fanny Trading Office

9, EBN Hagar A1 Askalany Street

ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis,

Cairo 11341, EGYPT

TEL:20-2-417-1828

REUNION

That Other Music Shop

(PTY) Ltd.

11 Melle St., Braamfontein,

Johannesbourg, SOUTH AFRICA

P.O.Box 32918, Braamfontein 2017

Johannesbourg, SOUTH AFRICA

TEL: (011) 403 4105

Paul Bothner (PTY) Ltd.

17 Werdmuller Centre,

Main Road, Claremont 7708

SOUTH AFRICA

P.O.BOX 23032,Claremont 7735

SOUTH AFRICA

TEL: (021) 674 4030

ASIA

CHINA

Beijing Xinghai Musical

Instruments Co., Ltd.

6 Huangmuchang Chao Yang

District, Beijing, CHINA

TEL: (010) 6774 7491

Shanghai Xingtong Acoustics

Equipment CO., Ltd.

5F. No.1500 Pingliang Road

New East Club Plaza, Shanghai, China

CHINA

TEL: (021) 5580-0800

HONG KONG

Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd.

Service Division

22-32 Pun Shan Street, Tsuen

Wan, New Territories.

HONG KONG

TEL: 2415 0911

INDIA

Rivera Digitec (India) Pvt. Ltd.

  1. Nirman Kendra Mahalaxmi

Flats Compound Off. Dr. Edwin

Moses Road, Mumbai-400011, India

INDIA

TEL: (022) 498 3079

INDONESIA

PT Citra IntiRama

J1. Cideng Timur No. 15J-150

Jakarta Pusat

INDONESIA

TEL: (021) 6324170

KOREA

Cosmos Corporation

1461-9, Seocho-Dong.

Seocho Ku, Seoul, KOREA

TEL: (02) 3486-8855

MALAYSIA

G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc.

339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue

Makati, Metro Manila 1200,

PHILIPPINES

TEL: (02) 899 9801

SINGAPORE

CRISTOFORIMUSIC PTE

LTD

Blk 3014, Bedok Industrial Park E.

02-2148,SINGAPORE 489980

TEL: 243 9555

TAIWAN

ROLAND TAIWAN

ENTERPRISE CO.,LTD.

Room 5, 9fl. No. 112 Chung Shan

N.Road Sec.2, Taipei, TAIWAN

R.O.C.

TEL: (02) 2561 3339

THAILAND

Theera Music Co., Ltd.

330 Verng NakornKasem, Soi 2.

Bangkok 10100, THAILAND

TEL: (02) 2248821

VIETNAM

Saigon Music

138 Tran Quang Khai St.

District 1

Ho Chi Minh City

VIETNAM

TEL: (08) 844-4068

AUSTRALIA/

NEW ZEALAND

NEW ZEALAND

Roland Corporation Ltd.

32 Shaddock Street, Mount Eden,

Auckland, NEW ZEALAND

TEL: (09) 3098 715

CENTRAL/LATIN

AMERICA

ARGENTINA

Instrumentos Musicales S.A.

Av.Santa Fe 2055

(1123) Buenos Aires

ARGENTINA

TEL: (011) 4508-2700

BRAZIL

Roland Brasil Ltda

Rua San Jose, 780 Sala B

Parque Industrial San Jose

Cotia - Sao Paulo - SP, BRAZIL

TEL: (011) 4615 5666

CHILE

Comercial Fancy II S.A.

Rut.: 96.919.420-1

Nataniel Cox #739, 4th Floor

Santiago - Centro, CHILE

TEL: (02) 688-9540

MEXICO

Casa Veerkamp, s.a. de c.v.

Av. Toluca No. 323, Col. Olivar

155, New National Road

Patras 26442, GREECE

TEL: (061) 43-5400

HUNGARY

Intermusica Ltd.

Warehouse Area DEPO' Pf.83

H-2046 Torokbalint, HUNGARY

TEL: (23) 511011

IRELAND

Roland Ireland

Audio House, Belmont Court,

Donnybrook, Dublin 4

Republic of IRELAND

TEL: (01) 2603501

ITALY

Roland Italy S. p. A.

Danvik Center 28, 2 tr

S-131 30 Nacka SWEDEN

TEL: (08) 702 0020

SWITZERLAND

Roland (Switzerland) AG

Musitronic AG

Atlantic Close, Swansea

Enterprise Park, SWANSEA

SA7 9FJ.

UNITED KINGDOM

TEL: (01792) 700139

MIDDLE EAST

BAHRAIN

Moon Stores

No.16, Bab Al Bahrain Avenue,

P.O.Box 247, Manama 304

State of BAHRAIN

TEL: 211 005

CYPRUS

Radex Sound Equipment Ltd.

  1. Diagorou Street, Nicosia,

CYPRUS

TEL: (02) 66-9426

IRAN

MOCO, INC.

No.41 Nike St., Dr. Sharivati Aye..

Roberoye Cerahe Mirdamad

Tehran, IRAN

TEL: (021) 285-4169

ISRAEL

Halilit P. Greenspoon &

Sons Ltd.

8 Retzif Ha'aliya Hashnya St.

Tel-Aviv-Yafo ISRAEL

TEL: (03) 6823666

JORDAN

AMMAN Trading Agency

245 Prince Mohammad St.

Amman 1118, JORDAN

TEL: (06) 464-1200

KUWAIT

Easa Husain Al-Yousifi

Abdullah Salem Street,

Safat, KUWAIT

TEL: 243-6399

LEBANON

A. Chahine & Fils

Gerge Zeidan St., Chahine Bldg.

Achrafieh, P.O.Box: 16-5857

Beirut,LEBANON

TEL: (01) 20-1441

QATAR

Badie Studio & Stores

P.O.Box 62

Doha, QATAR

TEL: 423554

SAUDI ARABIA

aDaw利亚h Universal

Electronics APL

Corniche Road, Aldossary Bldg.

1st Floor, Alkhobar,

SAUDI ARABIA

P.O.Box 2154, Alkhobar 31952

SAUDI ARABIA

TEL: (03) 898 2081

SYRIA

Technical Light & Sound

Center

Bldg. No. 47,

Khaled Ebn Al Walid St.

Damascus, SYRIA

TEL: (011) 221-1230

TURKEY

Barkat Muzik alelteri ithalat

ve ihracat Ltd Sti

Siraseltiver Caddesi Siraseltiver

Pasaji No:74/20

Taksim - Istanbul, TURKEY

TEL: (0212) 2499324

U.A.E.

Zak Electronics & Musical

Instruments Co. L.L.C.

Zabeel Road, Al Sherooq Bldg.

No.14, Grand Floor, Dubai, U.A.E.

TEL: (04) 3360715

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