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Roland UA-25 EX User's Manual

1. es 12 Index T Threshold knob ssesesssssessesosesesossssesosesesessssssesesese 11 TRS Jacke eee terere et e terre rage 13 ville E 10 U Unbalance etse oen eo ene 10 Uninstall the driver Macintosh 41 lC 40 USB cable Med USB connector 14 USB indiCatOr 12 V Vocal 32 W Windows Media Player Windows Vista 18 Windows XP A Windows Vista Windows eo oe noto reo ee X XLRAY E 10 58 00 0 000000 ARRAS ZS ASH BG HP 2007 4E 3 This symbol indicates that EU countries this product must be collected separately from household waste as defined in each region Products bearing this symbol must not be discarded together with household waste Dieses Symbol bedeutet dass dieses Produkt in EU L ndern getrennt vom Hausm ll gesammelt werden muss gem den regionalen Bestimmungen Mit diesem Symbol gekennzeichnete Produkte d rfen nicht zusammen mit den Hausm ll entsorgt werden Ce symbole indique que dans les pays de l Union europ enne ce produit doit tre collect s par ment des ordures m nag res selon les directives en vigueur dans chacun de ces pays Les produits portant ce symbole ne doivent pas tre mis au rebut avec les ordures m nag res Questo simbolo indica che nei paesi della Co
2. device that does not use phantom power is connected you must turn off the phantom power switch Failing to do so may cause malfunction Input sensitivity knob Use the input sensitivity knob to adjust the input level You can obtain the best recording quality by turning the input sensitivity knobs as high as possible without causing the peak indicators to light Compressor limiter threshold knob Turning this knob toward the right will apply stronger compression This will also increase the gain makeup gain so you should use the input sensitivity knob and threshold knob to adjust the input level so that the peak indicator does not light The compressor and the limiter does not support stereo signals The compressor limiter for INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 will each operate independently Turning this knob toward the right will strengthen the compressor effect which may create the impression that the tone is being affected If this occurs turn the threshold knob back toward the left until the tonal change is not noticeable 34 Basic Connections and Settings Sample rate select switch Set this to the same sample rate as selected in your recording software If you change the UA 25EX s sample rate you must disconnect the USB cable that connects the UA 25EX to your computer and then reconnect the USB cable in order for the new setting to take effect STEREO MONO select switch Direct Monitor section This selects wheth
3. Have you connected the ground terminal You may be able to solve the problem by grounding a metal component of your computer or the ground pin of your computer s AC adaptor Also check whether there might be a device nearby that is emitting a strong electromagnetic field such as a television or microwave oven Recorded sound is too loud or too soft Is the input level appropriate Use the UA 25EX s input sensitivity knob to adjust the input level If your software is able to adjust the input level check its input level setting Can t play or record Was the driver installed correctly Driver installation may have failed Reinstall the driver Reinstalling the driver 40 Could the UA 25EX s sample rate be set to 96 kHz If you re using the UA 25EX at 96 kHz you can t play and record simultaneously To perform playback set the sample rate select switch to 96P To record set the sample rate select switch to 96R Do the sample rate settings match The sample rate setting of your software must match the sample rate setting of the UA 25EX itself After changing the sample rate setting of the UA 25EX itself you must close all software that uses the UA 25EX disconnect the UA 25EX s USB cable from your computer and then reconnect it Did you make input output device settings for your software Refer to the owner s manual of your software and to the following pages and select the UA 25EX as the input output device Windo
4. Log on using a user name whose account type is computer administrator such as Administrator 2 Insert the included UA 25EX Driver CD ROM into your computer s CD ROM drive 3 On the CD ROM navigate to the following folder and double click Uninstal exe Windows Vista Driver Vista Uninstal exe Windows XP Driver XP Uninstal exe If you re using Windows Vista a user account control warning will appear click Continue The screen will indicate The installed UA 25EX Driver will be uninstalled Click OK If any other message appears proceed as directed by the message 6 The screen will indicate Uninstallation was completed Click OK to restart Windows o Appendices Eee Macintosh users The displayed content may differ depending on your system 1 Start up your Macintosh with all USB cables disconnected Make sure that all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and USB mouse are disconnected 2 Insert the included UA 25EX Driver CD ROM into the CD ROM drive of your Macintosh 3 1 Navigate to the CD ROM s Driver folder and double click UA25EX Uninstaller The screen will indicate This uninstalls UA 25EX driver from this Macintosh Click Uninstall If any other message appears proceed as directed by the message 5 The screen will indicate Are you sure to uninstall the driver Click OK 6 dm An Authenticate dialog box or the dialog that indicates Insta
5. When installation has been completed the Driver Setup dialog box will indicate Installation has been completed Click Close to close the Driver Setup dialog box If the System Settings Change dialog box appears click Yes Windows will automatically restart Next you need to set your software so it can use the UA 25EX 17 Driver Installation and Settings Input output device settings In order to use the UA 25EX with your software you ll need to select the UA 25EX as the audio and MIDI input output device For details on how to do this refer to the documentation for your software f you re unable to select the UA 25EX as the audio input output device in your software it may be that a problem has occurred Refer to Problems with settings p 49 in the Troubleshooting section Audio input output device Audio output device OUT UA 25EX Audio input device IN UA 25EX fyou re using ASIO compatible software select the UA 25EX in the ASIO settings of your software MIDI input output device MIDI output device UA 25EX MIDI input device UA 25EX The Windows Media Player included with Windows Vista cannot use the UA 25EX s MIDI input output device Settings when using the UA 25EX in Windows Media Player Some software such as Windows Media Player will use the system default playback recording device for its audio input output device Here s how to specify the UA 25EX as the syste
6. and click Hardware and Sound If you re using the Classic View click Control Panel Home to exit the Classic View 2 In Sound click Adjust system volume 3 TN The Volume Mixer will appear From the Device menu select the UA 25EX s OUT and adjust the volume 4 Adjust the Device or Application volume Ifthe Mute button is on click the mute button once again to turn it off You can also access the volume mixer by right clicking the speaker icon located in the bottom right corner of your screen and choosing Open Volume Mixer Windows XP users 1 Open the Control Panel and double click Sounds and Audio Devices If you don t see the Sounds and Audio Devices icon click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices and then click Sounds and Audio Devices 2 Click the Audio tab 3 In the Sound playback area make sure that OUT UA 25EX is selected as the Default device and click Volume 4 The Volume Control will appear adjust the Wave volume Ifthe Mute setting is checked clear the check mark Macintosh users In System Preferences click Sound Click the Output tab In the Choose a device for sound output field make sure that the UA 25EX is selected and use the Output volume slider to adjust the volume f Mute is checked clear the check mark Appendices About standard driver mode Use this mode if you want to use the standard driver provided by your operating system The UA 25EX will operate
7. and then reconnect the USB cable in order for the new setting to take effect STEREO MONO select switch Direct Monitor section This selects whether the input signal is to be monitored in stereo or in monaural Direct Monitor switch You can turn this on to monitor the input signal Turn this off if you want to pass the signal through within your software Direct Monitor volume knob This adjusts the balance between the monitor volume knob and the volume of the audio being played back from your computer Using the direct monitor volume knob to adjust the volume will not affect the recording level 33 Basic Connections and Settings Connecting a microphone and applying the compressor You can obtain a fatter sound by applying a compressor to the input signal from the microphone Turn to COMP1 when vocal sound is input Turn to COMP2 when instruments sound such as acoustic guitar or percussion is input Adjust the Compressor Threshold Adjust the Input Sensitivity Connect a microphone to XLR type jacks Turn ON when connecting a phantom powerd microphone Connections The sound of the microphone connected to INPUT 1 will be recorded in your computer on the left L channel If you connect a source to INPUT 2 it will be recorded on the right R channel Phantom power switch If you re using a condenser microphone turn the phantom power switch on
8. reinstall the driver gt Reinstalling the driver 40 Is the driver installed correctly Driver installation may have failed Please reinstall the driver gt Reinstalling the driver 40 Is the UA 25EX device name shown If the device name is not displayed it may be that the driver installation failed Please reinstall the driver gt Reinstalling the driver 40 Could the computer to which the UA 25EX is connected have entered standby suspend mode hibernate mode or sleep mode Close all software that uses the UA 25EX disconnect the UA 25EX s USB cable and then reconnect it If this does not solve the problem restart your computer Could you have disconnected and reconnected the USB cable while using the UA 25EX Close all software that uses the UA 25EX disconnect the UA 25EX s USB cable and then reconnect it If this does not solve the problem restart your computer Could the UA 25EX have been connected when the computer started up On some computers the UA 25EX may be unusable if it is already connected when the computer starts up Start up your computer and then connect the UA 25EX Are you using the Media Player included with Windows Vista On Windows Vista the UA 25EX s MIDI device cannot be selected by Media Player Can t use or select the UA 25EX from your ASIO compatible software Could the UA 25EX s Advanced driver switch be turned OFF If you re using ASIO compatible s
9. 10 11 To begin the installation click Next once again Installation will begin If a dialog box related to Windows Security appears click Install r 57 Windows Security Would you like to install this device software Name Roland Sound video and game controllers Publisher Roland Corporation Always trust software from Roland Corporation n t Install You should only install driver software from publishers you trust How can I decide which device software is safe to install The screen will indicate Ready to install the driver If any other message appears proceed as directed by the message Operation of the UA 25EX Set the UA 25EX s Advanced driver switch to the ON position Ifthe Advanced driver switch is set to OFF the installation will not take place as described in the following procedure Operation of the UA 25EX Use a USB cable to connect the UA 25EX to your computer This unit is equipped with a protection circuit A brief interval a few seconds after connecting the USB cable is required before the unit will operate normally The message Installing device driver software will appear in the lower right corner of the screen and the driver will be installed automatically It may take some time ten seconds or more until the message appears If any other message appears note the content of the message and close it
10. 25EX s USB cable from your computer and then re connect it Switch Explanation ON In this mode you can use the dedicated driver which allows you to play and record Advanced mode audio with high quality and stable timing In this mode you can use the standard audio driver provided by your operating system This is convenient if you don t have the dedicated driver or if you re unable to install the dedicated driver However the following limitations apply TheUA 25EX will operate at 44 1 kHz 16 bit mode regardless of the setting of the sample rate select switch 19 ASIO drivers are not supported The MIDI IN OUT connectors 18 cannot be used OFF Standard driver mode 22 Compressor Limiter type switch This selects the type of hardware compressor limiter that is applied to the input signal from the combo input jacks 1 Use the compressor limiter threshold knob 4 to adjusts the threshold ofthe compressor limiter The UA 25EX provides two type of compressors each type have different attack time Switch Explanation pn 1 A compressor with a short attack time suitable for vocals Compressor 2 A compressor with a long attack suitable for recording instruments such as percussion or COMP 2 acoustic guitar Limiter This applies mild compression when an unexpected high volume signal is input LIMIT preventing clipping noise from occurring before the AD converter Clipping noise
11. ON The input signal will be output direct monitor indicator lit P 9 P The input signal will not be output OFF Use the OFF setting if the audio signal is being passed through within direct monitor indicator unlit the computer or if you ve connected a mixer and are monitoring the input signal directly from the mixer s output n digital input mode p 11 direct monitor is always ON regardless of the direct monitor switch operation 10 Direct monitor volume direct monitor section knob This adjusts the volume at which the input signal from the combo input jacks 1 is output from the headphone jack 13 and master output jacks 14 If this is turned all the way to the right the monitored sound will be twice volume 4 6 dB 11 Direct monitor indicator direct monitor section This will light when direct monitor is on and will be unlit when it is OFF If the digital input switch 6 is turned on direct monitor will be OFF automatically and the direct monitor indicator will be extinguished 12 Output volume knob This adjusts the volume that is output from the headphone jack 13 and master output jacks 14 13 Headphone jack Accepts connection of headphones This jack will output the same sound as the master output jacks 14 Sound will be output from the master output jacks even if headphones are connected 12 Panel Descriptions Rear panel OUTPUT GROUND MIDI SAM
12. UA 25EX MIDI input device UA 25EX Settings when using the UA 25EX in Windows Media Player Some software such as Windows Media Player may use the system default playback recording device as its audio and MIDI input output device Here s how to specify the UA 25EX as the system default playback device so that it can be used with Windows Media Player nalater step you ll use Windows Media Player to play back sample data Be sure to make the settings described below 1 Open the Control Panel click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices and then double click the Sounds and Audio Devices If you re using the Classic view double click the Sounds and Audio Devices icon 2 Click the Audio tab to open it and in the Sound playback area select OUT UA 25EX In the MIDI Music Playback area select UA 25EX 3 Click OK to complete the setting fyou select the UA 25EX as the default playback device audio alerts and other sounds from Windows will also be output from the UA 25EX and therefore will not be heard from your computer s speakers 22 Driver Installation and Settings Caution when recording or playing back with your software Check the following points before you use the UA 25EX to record or play back Connect the UA 25EX to your computer before you start up the software you re using Donot disconnect the UA 25EX s USB cable from your computer while your software is running Close the software you re using
13. at 44 1 kHz 16 bit regardless of the setting of the sample rate select switch p 13 This mode does not support ASIO drivers The MIDI IN OUT connectors cannot be used in this mode Installing the standard driver 1 Start up your computer with the UA 25EX disconnected Disconnect all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and USB mouse if used 2 Close any software that is running 3 Set the UA 25EX s Advanced driver switch to OFF 4 Connect the UA 25EX to your computer The driver will be installed automatically Input output device settings In order to use the UA 25EX with your software you ll need to choose the UA 25EX as the audio input output device For details on how to make this setting refer to the documentation of your software Windows Vista users Audio output device Speakers UA 25EX Audio input device Line UA 25EX For details on settings for using the UA 25EX with Windows Media Player refer Input output device settings p 18 and make the audio input output settings as directed Windows XP users Audio output device UA 25EX Audio input device UA 25EX For details on settings for using the UA 25EX with Windows Media Player refer to Input output device settings p 22 and make the audio input output settings as directed Macintosh Mac OS X users Audio output device UA 25EX Audio input device UA 25EX For details on
14. before you disconnect the UA 25EX s USB cable from your computer This completes driver installation and settings Next verify that you hear sound from the UA 25EX gt Verifying that you hear sound p 28 23 Driver Installation and Settings Macintosh users Steps to be performed on the UA 25EX itself are marked by a Operation of the UA 25EX symbol Do not connect the UA 25EX to your computer until you are directed to do so Installing the driver Ifthe Authenticate dialog box or the dialog that indicates Installer requires that you type your password appears during the installation enter your password and click OK What you actually see on the screen may differ depending on your system Start up your computer with the UA 25EX disconnected Disconnect all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and or USB mouse if used Close all currently running software Insert the included UA 25EX Driver CD ROM into your CD ROM drive In the Driver folder of the CD ROM double click the UA25EXUSBDriver pkg A message such as This package contains a program that or This installer package needs to may appear If so click Continue The screen will indicate Welcome to the UA 25EX Driver Installer Click Continue If the screen indicates Select a Destination click the drive in which the operating system is installed to select it and then click Continue Select your st
15. driver mode p 45 15 Driver Installation and Settings Windows Vista users Steps to be performed on the UA 25EX itself are marked by a Operation of the UA 25EX symbol Do not connect the UA 25EX to your computer until you are directed to do so Installing the driver 16 Start up Windows without the UA 25EX connected Disconnect all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and or USB mouse if used Close all currently running software Insert the included UA 25EX Driver CD ROM into your CD ROM drive Ifthe auto play dialog appears click Open folder to see files On the CD ROM navigate to the Driver Vista folder and double click the Setup icon fa message saying Driver installation must be performed by an administrator appears log on to Windows as a user whose account has administrative privileges and perform the installation again A confirmation screen regarding user account control will appear Click Continue User Account Control Y A program needs your permission to continue If you started this program continue w Driver Setup e Roland Corporation v Details Cancel User Account Control helps stop unauthorized changes to your computer The screen will indicate UA 25EX Driver will be installed on your computer Click Next If any other message appears proceed as directed by the message Driver Installation and Settings
16. installation and then change the settings as described in Driver signing option settings Windows XP p 39 The screen will indicate Ready to install the driver If any other message appears proceed as directed by the message 20 Driver Installation and Settings 7 Operation of the UA 25EX Set the UA 25EX s Advanced driver switch to the ON position Ifthe Advanced driver switch is set to OFF the installation won t take place as described in the following procedure 8 Operation of the UA 25EX Use a USB cable to connect the UA 25EX to your computer This unitis equipped with a protection circuit A brief interval a few seconds after connecting the USB cable is required before the unit will operate normally 1 The message Found New Hardware will appear in the lower right corner of the screen and the Found New Hardware Wizard will appear It may take between ten seconds to several minutes until the Found New Hardware Wizard appears If you are asked whether you want to connect to Windows Update choose No and click Next Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software connect a device Click Next to continue 2 Choose Install the software automatically Re
17. this happens use connection cables that do not contain resistors Don t connect anything to input jacks you are not using Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers This can be remedied by 1 Changing the orientation of the microphone s 2 Relocating microphone s at a greater distance from speakers 3 Lowering volume levels Note When you connect the UA 25EX to your computer sound will no longer be heard from your computer s speakers Connect your headphones or audio playback system external monitors to the UA 25EX If you want to listen to sound through your computer s speakers disconnect the UA 25EX from your computer 30 Basic Connections and Settings Basic connections Use the USB cable to connect the UA 25EX to your computer MIDI data and audio data are transferred in both directions via the USB cable By connecting headphones or monitor speakers as shown in the illustration you can monitor the playback from your software or the sound from an instrument or audio device connected to the UA 25EX Amplified Speakers Front Panel Computer Headphones LY 31 Basic Connections and Settings Connecting a microphone or a guitar With the connections and settings described here you can listen to audio data play back from your computer while you record just your vocal or guitar per
18. will occur if the input exceeds the range of the limiter OFF I BYPASS The compressor limiter circuit will be completely bypassed 23 Phantom power switch This is an ON OFF switch for the phantom power that is supplied to the XLR connectors of the front panel combo input jacks 1 You must leave the phantom power turned off unless condenser microphones requiring phantom power are connected to the XLR connectors Supplying phantom power to a dynamic microphone or to an audio playback device may cause malfunctions For details on the requirements of your microphone refer to its owner s manual The UA 25EX s phantom power supply DC 48 V 8 mA maximum 14 Driver Installation and Settings The installation procedure and the settings will differ depending on your system To perform the installation and make settings follow the three steps listed below for your system Windows MacOSX Install the 1 driver p 16 p 20 p 24 Input output p 25 2 device settings 18 p 22 p 26 Verifying that you p 28 p 28 p 28 e hear sound Whatis a driver A driver is software that transfers data between the UA 25EX and the application software on your computer when the UA 25EX is connected to your computer The driver sends data from your application software to the UA 25EX and routes data from the UA 25EX to your application software If you want to use the UA 25EX in Standard driver mode refer to About standard
19. 25EX s USB cable from your Macintosh while your software is running Close the software you re using before you disconnect the UA 25EX s USB cable from your Macintosh The UA 25EX will not work with the Mac OS X Classic environment Use the UA 25EX when the classic environment is not running This completes driver installation and settings Next verify that you hear sound from the UA 25EX gt Verifying that you hear sound 28 27 Driver Installation and Settings Verifying that you hear sound Now let s play back some sample data to verify that the connections and settings are correct Before connecting the UA 25EX to other equipment you must turn the UA 25EX s output volume and the volume controls of all devices to which the UA 25EX is connected to their minimum settings to avoid malfunctions or speaker damage Connecting your audio playback system As shown in the illustration connect your headphones or monitor speakers so that you can hear the sound played back from the computer Amplified Speakers Front Panel TO OE G25 FE B Computer Headphones iJ Playing back the sample data Here we will play back sample data using the standard functionality provided by your operating system The sample data TTears mp3 is in the included CD ROM Copyright law prohibits you from using the son
20. Options Properties Macintosh users In System Preferences click Energy Saver Click Options In the Processor Performance field choose Highest On some Macintosh it may not be possible to set the Processor Performance 42 Appendices System Performance settings Windows You may be able to solve the problem by changing the Performance setting of the system as described below Windows Vista users 1 Open the Control Panel click System and Maintenance and click System If you re using the Classic view double click the System icon In the list of tasks shown at the left click Advanced System Settings A User Account Control dialog box will appear click Continue If you re asked to enter an administrator password log on to Windows as a user whose account type is administrator and make the setting again Click Performance Settings and click the Advanced tab Choose Background services and click OK Click OK to close System Properties Windows XP users 1 Open the Control Panel click Performance and Maintenance and double click System If you re using the Classic view double click the System icon Click the Advanced tab and click Performance Settings Click the Advanced tab Choose Background services and click OK Click OK to close System Properties 43 Appendices System volume settings Windows Vista users 1 Open the Control Panel
21. PLE COMP LIMIT TY LIFT 6 48 comp 1 sere 11441 2 11 eg 455 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 xe otm ADVANCED R L e Fl DRIVER E 48 OFI lt 225 T ration T1 14 16 17 1 Master output jacks TRS balanced type RCA phono type These are output jacks for analog audio signals The phone jacks and RCA phono jacks output the same signal You may use whichever type of jack is appropriate for the connected device or the type of cable The TRS balanced master output jacks are wired as GND SLEEVE shown on the right Before you make connections check HOT TIP the wiring of the equipment you re connecting COLD RING Ground lift switch Normally you can leave this in the NORMAL NOR position If you experience noise due to a ground loop you may be able to E Mater output jack eliminate the noise by setting this to the LIFT position so that the TRS balanced type sleeve SLEEVE pin of the master output TRS balanced jacks is NOR disconnected from ground Je LIFT Digital output connector optical This is an output connector for digital audio signals Use this to digitally output audio signals to a digital audio device such as an MD or DAT Use an optical cable to make connections Digital input connector optical This is a input connector for digital audio signals Use this to digitally input audio signals from
22. T TE HF ESL ES V APPS TI HF fe RP s E RS T s rp BER IU ABS RASTA BRAR TV FRETS ER AE ELA 08 ff Eois H Sp RAE FL Pr PAREN PPA SA MUR ACUEIWATESE EBLE ABA RICH X Hg fi Cd Wr Cr VID EWIK PBB 82 PBDE A6 GEE BTR CEDI x MHE EIER 848 X PETAL P RO CH E S BAS SEG EI RUM EP PRR LA RAA HHH S J T11363 2006 PREUVE AY BRAT BER LLP o J 111363 2006 PRYE EHI BER For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004 108 EC 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 interferenc
23. Z WARNING 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 instruc tions directing you to do so Refer all servicing to your retailer the nearest Roland Service Center or an autho rized Roland distributor as listed on the Information page This unit either alone or in combi nation 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 A The 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 The 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 The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contain
24. a digital audio device such as a CD MD or DAT Use an optical cable to make connections MIDI IN OUT connectors These are MIDI connectors which transmit and receive MIDI messages between computer The MIDI IN OUT connectors are not available if you re using the UA 25EX in Standard driver mode p 45 Sample rate select switch This specifies the sample rate at which audio is recorded or played back If you change the setting ofthe sample rate select switch you must close all software disconnect the USB cable that connects the UA 25EX to your computer and then reconnect the USB cable If you are using Standard driver mode the Advanced Driver switch turned off the sample rate is fixed at 44 1 kHz regardless of the sample rate select switch setting If you want to use 96 kHz set the switch to 96R while recording and to 96P while playing back 13 Panel Descriptions _ 20 USB connector Use a USB cable to connect this to your computer 21 Advanced driver switch This switches the operating mode between Advanced mode ON and Standard mode OFF Normally you can leave this set to Advanced mode ON If you change this setting you must disconnect the UA
25. artup disk as the install destination drive The screen will indicate Easy Install or Standard Install Click Install or Upgrade The screen will indicate Installing this software requires you to restart your computer when the installation is done Click Continue Installation The screen will indicate Click Restart to finish installing the software Click the Restart to restart your computer t may take some time for your Macintosh to restart Driver Installation and Settings 10 Operation of the UA 25EX When your computer has started up use a USB cable to connect the UA 25EX to your computer Turn the UA 25EX s Advanced driver switch ON and use a USB cable to connect the UA 25EX to your computer This unit is equipped with a protection circuit A brief interval a few seconds after connecting the USB cable is required before the unit will operate normally Next you need to set your software so it can use the UA 25EX Audio input output device settings In order to use the UA 25EX with your software you ll need to select the UA 25EX as the audio input output device For details on how to do this refer to the documentation for your software Audio output device UA 25EX 44 1kHz Audio input device UA 25EX 44 1kHz The 44 1kHz in the device name will depend on the setting of the UA 25EX s Sample rate select switch p 13 fyou re unable to select the UA 25EX as the audio input outpu
26. atent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture which was developed by Technology Properties Limited TPL Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group MPEG Layer 3 audio compression technology is licensed from Fraunhofer IIS Corporation and THOMSON Multimedia Corporation All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY cccccscscsscscssscsccccscscsscscsccssccsescssescsesesee 3 IMPORTANT NOTES 65 Contents of the Package 8 Panel Descriptions Front panel mE Driver Installation and Settings 15 Windows Vista users Windows XP users Macintosh users Verifying that you hear sound Basic Connections and SettingS ccssccccsccsscscscsccscsssscsessecesescesssessees 30 Basic connections Connecting a microphone or a guitar 32 Connecting a microphone and applying the compressor 34 Recording a digital signal into your computer Recording to an MD or other digital device Appendices Driver settings Driver signing option settings Windows XP Reinstalling the driver Removing the driver Power
27. audio input output settings for Mac OS X refer to Audio input output device settings p 25 45 Troubleshooting If you experience problems read this chapter first It contains information that will help you solve the problem Forhelp with Windows or Macintosh operation refer to the documentation for your computer or operating system Problems when installing the driver Can t start up the installer Is the CD ROM inserted correctly in your CD ROM drive Make sure that the CD ROM is correctly inserted in the CD ROM drive Could the CD ROM itself or the lens of your CD ROM drive be dirty The installer may not operate correctly if the CD ROM or the lens of your CD ROM drive is dirty Use a commercially available CD cleaner or lens cleaner to clean the disc or lens Are you attempting to install from a networked CD ROM drive The driver cannot be installed from a CD ROM drive on the network A warning or error appears during the installation Windows Could you have connected the UA 25EX to your computer before installing the driver If you connect the UA 25EX to your computer before installing the driver an error message may appear when you begin the installation Uninstall the UA 25EX driver as described in Removing the driver p 40 and then install the UA 25EX driver once again as described in Driver Installation and Settings p 15 Are there any devices labeled Other Unknown or X
28. bborn 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 discolor ation and or deformation Handling CD ROMs Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside encoded surface of the disc Damaged or dirty CD ROM discs may not be read properly Keep your discs clean using a commercially available CD cleaner Copyright Recording duplication distribution sale lease performance or broadcast of copyrighted material musical works visual works broad casts live performances etc belonging to a third party in part or in whole without the permission of the copyright owner is forbidden by law This product can be used to record or duplicate audio or visual material without being limited by certain technological copy protection measures This is due to the fact that this product is intended to be used for the purpose of producing original music or video material and is therefore designed so that material that does not infringe copyrights belonging to others for example your own original works can be recorded or duplicated freely Donotuse this unit for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party We assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third party copyrights arising through your u
29. cakewaik byRoland E PEAK cakewalk INPUT 1 L INPUT 2 R i MONO MON SW byRoland e G 7 SENS f VOLUME OUTPUT e 5 USB AudioCapture UA 25 DIGITAL IN IDIRECT MONITORI PHONES UA 25 gt lt USB AudioCapture Owner s Manual Before using this unit carefully read the sections entitled USING THE UNIT SAFELY IMPORTANT NOTES 3 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 Owner s manual should be read in its entirety The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference Copyright 2009 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION USING THE UNIT SAFELY About the Symbols About WARNING and NCAUTION Notices Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly ZA WARNING Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly CAUTION 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
30. commended and click Next 3 If the Hardware Installation dialog box appears click Continue Anyway to proceed with the installation Ifyou are unable to proceed click OK to halt the installation and then change the settings as described in Driver signing option settings Windows XP p 39 4 The screen will indicate Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard Click Finish 9 When installation is complete the Driver Setup dialog box will indicate Installation has been completed Click Close to close the Driver Setup dialog box If the System Settings Change dialog box appears click Yes to restart Windows Next you need to set your software so it can use the UA 25EX 21 Driver Installation and Settings Input output device settings In order to use the UA 25EX with your software you must select the UA 25EX as the audio and MIDI input output device For details on how to make this setting refer to the documentation for the software you re using fyou re unable to select the UA 25EX as the audio input output device in your software it may be that a problem has occurred Refer to Problems with settings p 49 in the Troubleshooting section Audio input output device Audio output device OUT UA 25EX Audio input device IN UA 25EX If you re using ASIO compatible software select the UA 25EX in the ASIO settings of your software MIDI input output device MIDI output device
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32. e p 45 Viewing or changing the settings Windows Use a USB cable to connect the UA 25EX to your computer Open the Control Panel and double click the UA 25EX icon fyou don t see the UA 25EX icon switch to the Classic View The UA 25EX Driver Settings dialog box will appear Audio Buffer Size Normally you should leave the buffer size at the sixth mark from the left If you ve changed the buffer size you must restart the software that s using the UA 25EX Alternatively if you re using software that has an audio device test function execute the software s test function Depending on the software you re using its audio settings may also have a buffer size adjustment Use Smaller ASIO Buffer Size By selecting this check box you can decrease the buffer size when using ASIO compatible software If you experience dropouts in the sound with this check box selected clear the check box Clearthis check box if you want to adjust the Audio Buffer Size Use ASIO Direct Monitor Select this check box if you want to use ASIO Direct Monitor functionality with your ASIO compatible software Light Load Normally you should leave this check box cleared If you ve made a change to the settings you must disconnect the USB cable from the UA 25EX and then reconnect it in order for the new settings to take effect Show README This displays the online manual for the driver Driver version This displays the version of th
33. e currently installed driver 38 Appendices Viewing or changing the settings Macintosh Use a USB cable to connect the UA 25EX to your computer In System Preferences click UA 25EX The Driver Settings screen will appear Audio Buffer Size This adjusts the driver s audio input output buffer size If you experience dropouts or noise when playing or recording even after you have adjusted the audio buffer size in your software try increasing this buffer size setting Some software does not allow you to adjust the buffer size Recording Margin If there are dropouts or noise in the recorded audio data even after you have adjusted the audio buffer size in your software and have also adjusted the Audio Buffer Size try increasing this recording margin setting Some software does not allow you to adjust the buffer size Recording Timing Adjust this setting if the timing of the recorded audio data is incorrectly aligned If audio software is running these settings will not be applied immediately even if you click Apply Close all audio software the settings will be applied the next time you start up the software Driver signing option settings Windows XP Driver installation may not be possible due to your settings for Driver Signing Options Refer to the following and make the appropriate settings 1 Open the Control Panel click Performance and Maintenance and then click the System icon If you re u
34. e that uses the UA 25EX disconnect the UA 25EX s USB cable from your computer and then reconnect it Could other software programs be running Close software that you re not using If the window of a Windows program has been closed but it is still shown the taskbar that program is still running Close all unneeded software that s shown in the taskbar Check the driver setting Light Load Windows You may be able to solve the problem by selecting the Light Load check box in the driver settings dialog box Driver settings p 38 Have you tried Windows Update or Microsoft Update Windows Try using Windows Update or Microsoft Update provided by the Microsoft Corporation to update your system to the latest version Try disabling the LAN In your computer s Device Manager try disabling LAN wired wireless If this eliminates the clicks and pops it may be that updating your LAN driver or BIOS may solve the problem Check whether updated software is available Could you have connected the UA 25EX to a USB hub Try connecting the UA 25EX directly to a USB connector on your computer Are you using the included USB cable You must use the included USB cable when using the UA 25EX Some commercially available USB cables do not meet the requirements of the USB standard and this may prevent the UA 25EX from operating correctly Could you have updated the Mac OS X software while UA 25EX was connected It has been
35. e 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 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 Causing Equipment Regulations AVIS Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada For C A US Proposition 65 WARNING This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm including lead For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement M
36. ed within the circle In the case of the symbol at left it means that the power cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet Z WARNING Never install the unit in any of the following locations 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 Exposed to steam or smoke or are Subject to salt exposure or are Humid or are Exposed to rain or are Dusty or sandy or are Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness Make sure you always have the unit placed so itis level and sure to remain stable Never place it on stands that could wobble or on inclined surfaces USING THE UNIT SAFELY Z WARNING 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 request servicing by your retailer the nearest Roland Service Center or an authorized Roland distributor as listed on the Information page when If smoke or unusual odor occurs Objects have fallen into or liquid has been spilled onto the unit or Theunit has been exposed to rain or otherwise has become wet or Theunit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance n household
37. eeseesers 10 ng 10 10 Input Analog audio Combo input jack eerte 10 Digital audio esee 11 13 36 Impedance 10 32 ay Sensitivity Installing the driver Macintosh 24 Windows Vista sscescececsscesscsscseecceseeceeeees 16 Windows XD enin enitn 20 ITUNES 25 L IM 13 IBN ELE 11 Limiter type switch eese eerte nn 14 LoopBack mode eese 11 Low impedance 10 log uova Qa IN GR vou sais RD exon Den P E oa a o n 10 M Macintosh 24 Master output jack 13 Microphone eere MIDI connector NORMAL Output Digital audio eerte 13 37 Headphone 12 S Volume Peak indicator sssini nasos 11 Phantom power 10 Phantom power switch eese 14 Phone type jack eese eerte 10 Preamp R RCA phono 13 S Sample rate sesenta ntn etne 33 35 Sample rate select switch eese 13 SLEEVE nenne een neis ie bb eaa on aenea 13 Standard driver mode eee 45 STEREO MONO select switch
38. er supply or an AC adaptor Found New Hardware Wizard appears even though you ve installed the driver Windows XP Could you have connected the UA 25EX to a different USB connector than the one you used when installing the driver If your computer or USB hub has two or more USB connectors connecting the UA 25EX to a different USB connector may cause your computer to ask for the driver file even though the driver has already been installed This behavior does not indicate a malfunction Install the driver as described in step 8 of Installing the driver p 21 A number such as 2 appears at the beginning of the device name Windows Vista Could you have connected the UA 25EX to a different USB port If you connect the UA 25EX to a different USB port some operating systems may automatically add a number to the beginning of the device name but this should not be a problem when using the UA25EX If you want to return to the device name that does not have this number you can either connect the UA 25EX to the same USB port as when you installed it or install the driver once again Reinstalling the driver 40 48 Troubleshooting Problems with settings Can t select use the UA 25EX within software or in system settings Could the UA 25EX be in use by other software Close all software that s currently running disconnect the UA 25EX s USB cable and then reconnect it If this does not solve the problem
39. er the input signal is to be monitored in stereo or in monaural p 12 If you ve connected a microphone as shown in this example choose the monaural MONO setting Direct Monitor switch If this is on the direct monitor indicator will be lit Also you ll be able to monitor the sound with the compressor applied Direct Monitor volume knob This adjusts the balance between the monitor volume and the volume of the audio being played back from your computer Using the direct monitor volume knob to adjust the volume will not affect the recording level 35 Basic Connections and Settings Recording a digital signal into your computer ES oo MD CD DAT Player HDD Recorder etc Specify the Sample Rate Set this to match the sample rate of your digital playback device Connections Connect your digital device to the digital input connector Sample rate select switch Set this to match the sample rate of the software you re using to record your digital playback device If you change the UA 25EX s sample rate you must disconnect the USB cable that connects the UA 25EX to your computer and then reconnect the USB cable in order for the new setting to take effect If you want to record at 96 kHz you must set this switch to 96R record Digital input switch Turn this on so that the UA 25EX will synchronize to the digital signal being input to
40. ers connected to the UA 25EX Ifthe Digital input switch is on digital input mode you won t be able to hear the sound being played by your computer Turn the Digital input switch off Did you hear the sample data If you could hear the sample data the UA 25EX is correctly connected to your computer and the driver has been installed correctly If you could not hear the sample data refer to Troubleshooting p 46 If there s no sound or if there s something wrong with the playback information provided in that section will help you solve the problem All connections and driver settings for the UA 25EX are now complete Read the following sections as necessary Basic connections p 31 Connecting a microphone or a guitar p 32 Connecting a microphone and applying the compressor p 34 Recording a digital signal into your computer p 36 Recording to an MD or other digital device p 37 29 Basic Connections and Settings This section explains the basic connections and data flow for the UA 25EX Refer to the block diagram printed on the front cover of the manual as you read this section To prevent malfunction and or damage to speakers or other devices always turn down the volume and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections When connection cables containing resistors are used the volume level of equipment connected to the inputs input jacks may be low If
41. for 96 kHz setting DIGITAL IN SWITCH ON Recording only PC interface 24 bits Advanced driver switch ON Signal Processing 16 bits Advanced driver switch OFF AD DA Conversion 24 bits linear Digital output 44 1 48 96 kHz Digital input 44 1 48 96 kHz Sampling Frequency AD DA Conversion 44 1 48 96 kHz Advanced driver switch OFF 44 1 kHz only 96 0 kHz 20 Hz to 40 kHz 0 dB 2 dB Frequency Response 48 0 kHz 20 Hz to 22 kHz 0 dB 1 dB 44 1 kHz 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 dB 1 dB Input Jack L R XLR type 60 to 20 dBu Nominal Input Level Input Jack L R 1 4 inch TRS phone type 36 to 4 dBu Maximum input level Nominal Input Level 12 dB Nominal Output Level Output Jack L R 1 4 inch TRS phone type 4 dBu balanced Output Jack L R RCA phono type 2 dBu Maximum output level Nominal Output Level 12 dB Residual Noise Level Output Jack 96 dBu S N ratio 105 dB typ Input terminated with 1 k ohms OUTPUT VOLUME max INPUT MONITOR min IHF A typ Microphone Pre Amp Phantom power 48 V 8 mA max Analog Limiter or compressor Interface USB Digital input output Optical type Conforms to IEC60958 consumer format MIDI input output 55 Specifications lt Front Panel gt Input Jack L R XLR type balanced phantom power 48 V 1 4 inch TRS phone type balanced nputJackR high impedance is supported Headphones Jack Stereo 1 4 inch ph
42. formance into your sequencer Guitar Bass Specify the Sample Rate Connect to INPUT 2 Turn ON when connecting a Adjust the Input phantom powerd microphone Sensitivity Adjust the Input Sensitivity Connect a microphone to XLR type jacks Connections The sound of the microphone connected to INPUT 1 will be recorded in your computer on the left L channel If you connect a source to INPUT 2 it will be recorded on the right R channel Connect your guitar bass to INPUT 2 Input impedance select switch If you ve connected a guitar bass to INPUT 2 Select Hi Z pressed inward If you ve connected a microphone to INPUT 2 Select Lo Z a outward position Phantom power switch If you re using a condenser microphone turn the phantom power switch on device that does not use phantom power is connected you must turn off the phantom power switch Failing to do so may cause malfunction 32 Basic Connections and Settings Input sensitivity knob Use the input sensitivity knob to adjust the input level You can obtain the best recording quality by turning the input sensitivity knobs as high as possible without causing the peak indicators to light Sample rate select switch Set this to the same sample rate as selected in your recording software If you change the UA 25EX s sample rate you must disconnect the USB cable that connects the UA 25EX to your computer
43. found that clicks or pops can occur if you performed a Mac OS X software update while the UA 25EX was connected If so install the driver once again Noise or distortion occurs elsewhere than in the playback from your computer Is a guitar connected If the noise decreases when you lower your guitar s volume it may be that your guitar s pickups are being affected by noise from your computer or display Move the guitar as far away from your computer as possible Could an unused microphone or guitar have been left connected If an unused microphone or guitar is connected to the UA 25EX disconnect the microphone or guitar and turn the input sensitivity knob all the way to the left to lower the input level 52 Troubleshooting Check the setting of the ground lift switch See whether moving the UA 25EX s ground lift switch to LIFT will eliminate the noise If you ve used USB to connect a MIDI sound module to the same computer as the UA 25EX and have connected the MIDI sound module s output to the UA 25EX s combo input jacks noise from the computer may be heard from the UA 25EX If the noise is not eliminated by setting the ground lift switch to LIFT try connecting your MIDI sound module and the UA 25EX to your computer via a self powered USB hub a USB hub that contains an internal power supply or uses an AC adaptor or connect your MIDI sound module via a serial connection or via a MIDI interface
44. g data included with this product for any purpose other than personal enjoyment unless you have obtained permission from the copyright holder You may not copy this data or use it in a derivative work without permission from the copyright holder Prepare the CD ROM Insert the included UA 25EX Driver CD ROM into the CD ROM drive of your computer 28 Driver Installation and Settings From the Sample folder of the CD ROM copy the file TTears mp3 to your desktop Set the UA 25EX s Sample rate select switch p 13 to the 44 1 kHz position After changing the sample rate you must close all software that is using the UA 25EX disconnect the UA 25EX s USB cable from your computer and then reconnect it Play back the sample data TTears mp3 Double click the TTears mp3 file you copied to your desktop If you re using Windows Windows Media Player will start If you re using Macintosh iTunes will start Click the play button and the sample data will start playing Depending on your system other playback software may start up If so play the sample data as described in the documentation for the software you re using Adjust the volume If you re using headphones use the UA 25EX s output volume knob to adjust the volume If you ve connected your audio playback system to the OUTPUT jacks use the controls of your audio playback system to adjust the volume You should hear the sample data played from the headphones or speak
45. g 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 Noise may be produced if wireless communica tions devices such as cell phones are operated in the vicinity of this unit Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call or while conversing Should you experience such problems you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit or switch them off When moved from one location to another where the temperature and or humidity is very different water droplets condensation may form inside the unit Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition Therefore before using the unit you must allow it to stand for several hours until the condensation has completely evaporated Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to prevent this from happening If you do so please make sure that the unit will not slip or move accidentally Maintenance For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water To remove stu
46. gital device connecte will pass through the UA 25EX and return to the computer to the digital input connector LoopBack mode n digital input mode you will not hear the sound from the computer The settings of the direct monitor section will be ignored This means that the direct monitor switch 9 STEREO MONO select switch 8 and direct monitor volume 10 will not do anything 11 Panel Descriptions 7 USB indicator This will light blue if the UA 25EX is connected to your computer via the USB cable and the computer has correctly recognized the UA 25EX 8 STEREO MONO select switch direct monitor section This selects whether the input signal from the combo input jacks 1 will be monitored in stereo STEREO or in monaural MONO If you ve connected a guitar only to INPUT 2 R set this to monaural pressed inward Even if this is set to monaural the audio signal sent via USB to your computer will be stereo fthe digital input switch 6 is on operating the STEREO MONO select switch will not do anything 9 Direct monitor switch direct monitor section This selects whether the input signal from the combo input jacks 1 will be output from the headphone jack 13 and master output jacks 14 The direct monitor ON and OFF will change whenever this switch is pushed The direct monitor ON OFF status can be controlled directly from ASIO 2 0 compatible software such as Cubase Direct monitor switch Status
47. in the Device Manager Windows If driver installation was not completed successfully the partially installed driver may remain in an incomplete state Uninstall the UA 25EX driver as described in Removing the driver p 40 and then install the UA 25EX once again as described in Driver Installation and Settings p 15 46 Troubleshooting el Can t install the driver according to the procedure Did you log on to Windows with the appropriate user privileges You must log onto Windows using one of the following user names Auser name belonging to the Administrators group such as Administrator Auser name whose account type is Computer Administrator For details ask the system administrator for your computer In some cases you may be unable to install the driver because of the Driver signing option settings Refer to Driver signing option settings Windows XP p 39 and make the appropriate settings Could other software be running perhaps in the background such as anti virus software The installation may not occur correctly if other software is running Be sure to close all other software before you perform the installation Installation is not successfully completed when you connect the UA 25EX Could the UA 25EX s Advanced driver switch be OFF Turn the UA 25EX s Advanced driver switch ON and install the driver once again After you connect the UA 25EX it may take several tens of seconds or several min
48. is all the way to the left will turn off the compressor limiter Turning this knob toward the right will strengthen the compressor effect which may create the impression that the tone is being affected If this occurs turn the threshold knob back toward the left until the tonal change is not noticeable If you want to turn the circuit itself completely off set the rear panel compressor limiter type switch 22 to the OFF BYPASS position Peak indicator This indicates the input signal level Use the input sensitivity knob 2 for each input jack to adjust the input level so that the peak indicator does not light If the rear panel compressor limiter type switch 22 is set to OFF BYPASS position the peak indicator will light red The compressor limiter type switch is set to compressor 1 2 or Limiter position the peak indicator will light green Digital input switch If you want to record from the digital input turn this ON pressed inward i This allows you synchronize with the external digital device connected the digital input connector 17 Digital input switch Status ON with a digital device connected to The input from the digital input connector 17 is sent to the the digital input connector computer Digital input mode OFF a The input from the combo input jacks 1 is sent to the computer thno diaital devi d The audio signal sound that is output from the computer via USB ON i Withino di
49. l you are directed to do so Installing the driver Start up Windows without the UA 25EX connected Disconnect all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and or USB mouse if used Close all currently running software Insert the included UA 25EX Driver CD ROM into your CD ROM drive In the CD ROM navigate to the Driver XP folder and double click the Setup icon Ifthe Install Program As Other User dialog box appears click Cancel to terminate the installation log on to Windows using an administrator account and perform the installation once again The screen will indicate UA 25EX Driver will be installed on your computer Click Next If any other message appears proceed as directed by the message To begin the installation click Next If the Software Installation dialog box appears click Continue Anyway to proceed with the installation Software Installation A The software you are installing has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your 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 d STOP Installation If you are unable to proceed click OK to halt the
50. ller requires that you type your password will appear Enter the password and click OK 7 The screen will indicate Uninstallation is completed Click Restart to restart your Macintosh t may take some time for the Macintosh to restart 41 Appendices Power management settings If you experience problems such as interrupted notes or dropouts in the sound you may be able to solve the problem by changing your computer s power management settings Windows Vista users 1 Open the Control Panel click System and Maintenance and then click Power Options If you re using the Classic view double click the Power Options icon 2 In Select a power plan choose High performance 3 In the High performance area click Change plan settings 4 Click Change advanced power settings 5 In Power Options Advanced Settings click the symbol for Hard Disk and click the symbol for Turn off hard disk after to open it 6 Click Setting Minutes and click the down arrow to change the setting to Never 7 Click OK to close the Power Options window 8 Close the Edit Plan Settings screen Windows XP users Open the Control Panel click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options If you re using the Classic view double click the Power Options icon 2 Click the Power Schemes tab and in the Power Schemes field select Always On 3 Click OK to close Power
51. m default playback device so that it can be used with Windows Media Player nalater step you ll use Windows Media Player to play back sample data Be sure to make the settings described below Open the Control Panel click the Hardware and Sound and click Sound If you re using the Classic view double click Sound 2 Open the Playback tab select the UA 25EX s OUT and click Set Default 3 Click OK to complete the setting fyou select the UA 25EX as the default playback device audio alerts and other sounds from Windows will also be output from the UA 25EX and therefore will not be heard from your computer s speakers 18 Driver Installation and Settings Caution when recording or playing back with your software Check the following points before you use the UA 25EX to record or play back Connect the UA 25EX to your computer before you start up the software you re using Do not disconnect the UA 25EX s USB cable from your computer while your software is running Close the software you re using before you disconnect the UA 25EX s USB cable from your computer This completes driver installation and settings Next verify that you hear sound from the UA 25EX gt Verifying that you hear sound 28 19 Driver Installation and Settings Windows XP users Steps to be performed on the UA 25EX itself are marked by a Operation of the UA 25EX symbol Do not connect the UA 25EX to your computer unti
52. m your guitar Are you using the correct connector Connect your guitar to the INPUT 2 combo input jack Is the input impedance select switch set correctly Set the input impedance select switch to the Hi Z position Also check the contents of Insufficient volume from a device connected to the combo input jack Insufficient volume from a device connected to the combo input jack 51 Troubleshooting ee Tl Insufficient volume from your microphone Are you using the correct connector Connect your microphone to the XLR type connector of the combo input jack Also check the contents of Insufficient volume from a device connected to the combo input jack gt Insufficient volume from a device connected to the combo input jack 51 Insufficient volume from a device connected to the combo input jack Is the direct monitor volume knob raised appropriately Turn the direct monitor volume knob toward the right to adjust the volume Is the input level appropriate Try turning the UA 25EX s input sensitivity knob toward the right to increase the input level Could you be using a cable that contains a resistor Make connections using a cable that does not contain an internal resistor such as one from the Roland PCS series Distorted sound from a device connected to the combo input jack Is the peak indicator lit Try turning the UA 25EX s input sensitivity knob toward the left to decrease the input level Pla
53. management settings System Performance settings Windows System volume settings About standard driver mode Troubleshooting m Problems when installing the driver Problems with settings Problems with playback or recording sssscssssssscccssssessecssseececssseeccccssseececensseceecsnseseeceneseeesenneees Specifications 91 Index m m D7 Contents of the Package After you open the package please check that all items are present If anything is missing contact your dealer UA 25EX PEAK cakewali _ INPUT 2 R i O mon sw syRoland 9 a 3 P OFF VOLUME OUTPUT Ge VI VII 24bit 96 khz MT DIGITAL IN DIRECT MONITORI PHONES Owner s manual This is the document you re reading Keep it at hand for reference when needed CD ROMs 2 discs Before you open the included CD ROM you must read the license agreement Opening the CD ROM will be taken to mean your acceptance of the license agreement UA 25EX Driver CD ROM This contains the UA 25EX drivers and demo songs Cakewalk Production Plus Pack CD ROM This package includes DAW software that lets you experience a premium music production environment Asampling synthesizer that s ready for immediate use For details on using these software refer
54. munit europea questo prodotto deve essere smaltito separatamente dai normali rifiuti domestici secondo la legislazione in vigore in ciascun paese I prodotti che riportano questo simbolo non devono essere smaltiti insieme ai rifiuti domestici Ai sensi dell art 13 del D Lgs 25 luglio 2005 n 151 Este s mbolo indica que en los pa ses de la Uni n Europea este producto debe recogerse aparte de los residuos dom sticos tal como est regulado en cada zona Los productos con este s mbolo no se deben depositar con los residuos dom sticos Este s mbolo indica que nos pa ses da UE a recolha deste produto dever ser feita separadamente do lixo dom stico de acordo com os regulamentos de cada regi o Os produtos que apresentem este s mbolo n o deverao ser eliminados juntamente com o lixo dom stico Dit symbool geeft aan dat in landen van de EU dit product gescheiden van huishoudelijk afval moet worden aangeboden zoals bepaald per gemeente of regio Producten die van dit symbool zijn voorzien mogen niet samen met huishoudelijk afval worden verwijderd Dette symbol angiver at i EU lande skal dette produkt opsamles adskilt fra husholdningsaffald som defineret i hver enkelt region Produkter med dette symbol ma ikke smides ud sammen med husholdningsaffald Dette symbolet indikerer at produktet ma behandles som spesialavfall i EU land iht til retningslinjer for den enkelte regionen og ikke kastes sammen med vanlig hushol
55. odel Name UA 25EXCW Type of Equipment USB Audio Interface Responsible Party Cakewalk Inc Address 268 Summer Street Boston MA 02210 Telephone 617 423 9004 AUDIO BLOCK DIGITAL IN PHANTOM XLR ONLY Lo Z Hi Z TRS ONLY DIRECT MONITOR DIGITAL OUT OUTPUT L OUTPUT R OUTPUT L BALANCED NOR LIFT OUTPUT BALANCED NOR LIFT PHONES
56. oftware turn the Advanced driver switch ON 49 Troubleshooting Problems with playback or recording No sound from your computer s speakers If you connect the UA 25EX to your computer sound will not be heard from your computer s speakers This is not a malfunction Connect your headphones or audio playback system external monitors to the UA 25EX Sound played by your computer is inaudible or too soft Can you hear sound by connecting headphones If you can hear sound through headphones connected to the UA 25EX s headphone jack check that you have correctly connected your audio playback system external monitors and adjust the volume of your equipment If the sound in your headphones is inaudible or too soft check the other troubleshooting items Are the volume settings of the UA 25EX itself set appropriately Use the UA 25EX s front panel output volume and direct monitor volume knob to adjust the volume Could the UA 25EX s digital input switch be turned on digital input mode If the UA 25EX is set to digital input mode p 11 the audio signal being received at the digital input jack will be output The audio signal from your computer will not be output Could the sample rate select switch be to set to 96R If you want to play back at 96 kHz set the sample rate select switch to 96P Could the Windows or Macintosh system volume be turned down gt System volume settings p 44 Insufficient volume fro
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58. one type Connectors Rear Panel Digital Input Connector Optical type Digital Output Connector Optical type Output Jack L R 1 4 inch TRS phone type balanced RCA phono type MIDI Connectors IN OUT USB Connector B type Power Supply USB Bus Power Current Draw 480 mA 164 W x 133 D x 46 H mm Dimensions 6 1 2 W x 5 1 4 D x 1 13 16 H inches 565g Weight 4 oz Owner s Manual USB cable UA 25EX Driver CD ROM Accessories Cakewalk Production Plus Pack CD ROM License agreement 56 Index A Advanced driver switch eese 14 38 Balance 10 Bass Quitar 32 55 Cakewalk Production Plus Pack 8 Combo input jacks eere 10 EC 11 Compressor Limiter type switch 14 Condenser microphone 10 32 34 D Digital input esee esses eene nennen tnn 11 13 Digital input mode 11 Digital output connector eee 13 Direct monitor 33 35 Direct monitor indicator eere 12 Direct monitor switch Direct monitor volume Driver G Ground lift switch 13 GUAM 32 H Headphone jack ssssssssesosesesessesosesesesesssseseoesesssss 12 High impedance ccessscecescescessssseeceeceec
59. orrectly Make sure that your software is set to play and record 24 bit audio data Can t record via a digital connection Something is wrong with the recorded sound Is the digital input switch turned on If you want to digitally capture audio data from a CD or MD into your computer turn on the digital input switch to select digital input mode p 11 Could the digital audio data contain SCMS flags The UA 25EX complies with SCMS if data containing SCMS flags such as audio digitally copied from a commercial music CD is input via the digital input connector the UA 25EX will not allow this data to be recorded to your computer The sound will be output from the master output jacks and the headphone jack Does the UA 25EX s sample rate setting match the sample rate setting of the digital device from which you re trying to record Set the UA 25EX to the same sample rate as the device from which you re recording If you switch the UA 25EX s sample rate you must disconnect the UA 25EX s USB cable from the computer and then reconnect it in order to make the new setting take effect Can t record or play MIDI Is the Advance driver switch turned ON MIDI recording and playback is not possible if the Advance driver switch is OFF 54 Specifications UA 25EX USB Audio Interface Record 1 pair of stereo Number of Audio Record Playback 1 pair of stereo Playback Channels DIGITAL IN SWITCH OFF Full duplex except
60. osition This instrument is equipped with GND SLEEVE balanced XLR TRS type jacks Wiring 3 6ND diagrams for these jacks are shown on Zt the right Make connections after first checking the wiring diagrams of other COLD RING equipment you intend to connect 2 Input sensitivity knobs These adjust the input level of the signals that are input from the front panel combo input jacks 1 3 Input impedance select switch This lets you select either high impedance Hi Z or low impedance Lo Z as appropriate for the device you ve connected to the phone type input jack of combo input jack 1 INPUT 2 R If you ve connected a guitar or bass turn the input impedance select switch on pressed inward 1 to select high impedance Hi Z If you ve connected a synthesizer or an analog audio device turn the input impedance select switch off outward position to select low impedance Lo Z The phone type jack of the combo input jack INPUT 1 L is fixed at low impedance Lo Z 10 Panel Descriptions cakewaik _ 2 6 7 1011 3 Compressor Limiter threshold knob This adjusts the threshold of the compressor limiter Turning the knob toward the right will lower the level at which the compressor limiter begins to be applied If the rear panel compressor limiter type switch 22 is set to compressor 1 or 2 the gain makeup gain will rise as the threshold level is lowered producing a fat sound Turning th
61. s 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 DO NOT play a CD ROM disc on a conventional audio CD player The resulting sound may be of a level that could cause permanent hearing loss Damage to speakers or other system components may result N 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 Always turn the phantom power off when connecting any device other than condenser microphones that require phantom power You risk causing damage if you mistakenly supply phantom power to dynamic microphones audio playback devices or other devices that don t require such power Be sure to check the specifications of any micro phone you intend to use by referring to the manual that came with it This instrument s phanto power DC 48V 8mA Max IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply Before connecting this unit to other devices turn off the power to all units This will help prevent malfunctions and or damage to speakers or other devices Placement Using the unit near power amplifiers or other equipment containin
62. se of this unit IMPORTANT NOTES Additional Precautions Use reasonable amount of care when using the unit s buttons sliders or other controls and when using its jacks and 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 Toavoid disturbing your neighbors try to keep the unit s volume at reasonable levels You may prefer to use headphones so you do not need to be concerned about those around you especially when it is late at night 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 equiv alent packaging materials Someconnection 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 Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Windows is known officially as Microsoft Windows operating system Apple Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc Cakewalk is a registered trademark of Cakewalk Inc MMP Moore Microprocessor Portfolio refers to a p
63. sing the Classic view double click System 2 TUNE Click the Hardware tab and then click Driver Signing The Driver Signing Options dialog box will appear 3 In the Driver Signing Options dialog box choose Warn or Ignore and click OK 4 Click to close the System Properties dialog box 5 Install the driver as described in the procedure for Installing the driver p 20 Once you ve finished installing the driver change the driver signing options back to their original settings 39 Appendices Reinstalling the driver If a problem occurred while installing the driver use the following procedure to reinstall it Uninstall the UA 25EX driver as described in Removing the driver p 40 Install the driver once again as described in Driver Installation and Settings p 15 Removing the driver Your computer may fail to correctly recognize the UA 25EX if the driver could not be installed according to the specified procedure If so you ll need to delete the driver that was detected by mistake Use the following procedure to remove the driver and then install the driver once again according to the procedure given in Driver Installation and Settings p 15 Windows users The displayed content may differ depending on your system 1 Start up Windows with the UA 25EX disconnected Make sure that all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and USB mouse if used are disconnected
64. speakers or headphones that you ll need in order to listen to sounds that are output via the UA 25EX are not included Nor is there included a microphone for connection to the UA 25EX to input audio You ll need to obtain these items separately Cables for connecting to an MD or DAT recorder are not included You can use an MD or DAT digital recorder to record digital audio but a cable for connecting your digital device to the UA 25EX is not included You ll need to obtain this separately Panel Descriptions You must install the driver before you connect the UA 25EX to your computer for the first time Install the driver as described in Driver Installation and Settings p 15 Front panel 8 9 12 9 auc FF COMP LIMIT VOLUME OUTPUT e UsB PHONES cakewalk byRoland I 2 671011 13 1 Comboinputjacks These are analog audio input jacks with microphone preamps They accommodate both XLR type and phone type plugs allowing you to use the type appropriate for the device you re connecting They also support either balanced or unbalanced connections Connect microphone to XLR type jacks The XLR type jacks can provide 48 V phantom power allowing you to connect a XLR type plug TRS ph phantom powered condenser microphone In this case set Phone type plug oe Eus the rear panel Phantom power switch 23 to the ON unblanced E alanced p
65. st If so click the grayed out UA 25EX to select it and then click Remove Device to delete the settings Click Add Device The screen will indicate new external device Specify the Device Name for the new external device 1 Click the new external device that was added and then click Show Info 2 Inthe Device Name field type UA 25EX Using the mouse drag the up down arrows that indicate the input output ports so that they are connected in the following combination The UA 25EX s A Y with the added UA 25EX s A V Check to make sure that MIDI transmission and reception takes place normally Proceed as follows 1 Click Test Setup The mouse cursor will change shape fasound module is connected to the UA 25EX the following step will cause a fairly loud sound to be produced from the sound module turn down the sound module s volume before you proceed 2 If a sound module is connected to the UA 25EX s MIDI OUT connector click the corresponding external device If the sound module produces sound the settings are correct 3 Click Test Setup once again to end the test Close the Audio MIDI Setup dialog box This completes the settings Driver Installation and Settings Caution when recording or playing back with your software Check the following points before you use the UA 25EX to record or play back Connect the UA 25EX to your Macintosh before you start up the software you re using Do not disconnect the UA
66. t device in your software it may be that a problem has occurred Refer to Problems with settings p 49 in the Troubleshooting section Using the UA 25EX with iTunes Some software such as iTunes will use the audio input output device that you select in the Sound preference settings Here s how to specify the UA 25EX as the sound output device so that it can be used with iTunes nalater step you ll use iTunes to play back sample data Be sure to make the settings described below The content displayed may differ depending on your system 1 In System Preferences click Sound 2 Click the Output tab In Choose a device for sound output choose UA 25EX 44 1kHz The 44 1kHz in the device name will depend on the setting of the UA 25EX s Sample rate select switch p 13 3 When you ve finished making the setting close System Preferences 25 Driver Installation and Settings MIDI input output device settings 26 In the Applications Utilities folder double click Audio MIDI Setup to start it up Click the MIDI Devices tab Verify that the UA 25EX is shown in the Audio MIDI Setup dialog box Ifthe UA 25EX is not shown or if it is grayed out the UA 25EX has not been recognized correctly Try clicking Rescan MIDI You can also try disconnecting and reconnecting the UA 25EX s USB cable If you ve previously installed a different version of the driver the former settings could still exi
67. the digital input connector Other notes The direct monitor volume control will have no effect 36 Basic Connections and Settings Recording to an MD or other digital device ETE MD DAT Recorder HDD Recorder etc m ms um 17 225 FE Roiand corporation mod fux Specify the Sample Rate Select a sample rate that your recording device is able to record Choose the same sample rate as your software or the audio data you are playing back Connections Connect your digital device to the digital output connector Sample rate select switch Set this to match the sample rate of your digital recording device and the sample rate of your software or the audio data you are playing back If you change the UA 25EX s sample rate you must disconnect the USB cable that connects the UA 25EX to your computer and then reconnect the USB cable in order for the new setting to take effect If you recorded at 96 kHz you must set this switch to 96 playback Other notes The signals being input from the combo input jacks are not output directly from the digital output connector 37 Appendices Driver settings The UA 25EX s dedicated driver allows you to view or change the settings You cannot change the settings of the standard driver provided by the operating system About standard driver mod
68. to the installation guides and the software help provided on the CD ROM Use ofthe demo song supplied with this product for any purpose other than private personal enjoyment without the permission of the copyright holder is prohibited by law Additionally this data must not be copied nor used in a secondary copyrighted work without the permission of the copyright holder Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside encoded surface of the disc Damaged or dirty CD ROM discs may not be read properly Keep your discs clean using a commercially available CD cleaner Z WARNING sound may be of a level that could cause permanent hearing loss Damage to DO NOT play a CD ROM disc a conventional audio CD player The resulting S speakers or other system components may result Contents of the Package USB cable Use this cable to connect the UA 25EX to the USB connector of your computer Please use only the included USB cable If you require a replacement due to loss or damage please contact the nearest Roland Service Center or an authorized Roland distributor as listed on the Information page License agreement This agreement allows you to use certain software whose copyright is the property of Roland Corporation You must read this before opening the CD ROMs You ll need to provide the following items External amplifier speakers headphones and microphone are not included The external amplifier
69. utes before it is recognized by your computer This is not a malfunction Please wait until the Found New Hardware Wizard appears Is the UA 25EX connected Make sure that the UA 25EX is correctly connected to your computer Could your computer be operating on its battery Operation may be unstable if your computer is operating on battery power Please use your computer with its power supply connected Could you be using a bus powered USB hub a hub that does not require a power supply The UA 25EX cannot be used with a bus powered USB hub a hub that does not need a separate power supply Use it with a self powered USB hub a hub that has an internal power supply or AC adaptor Could a USB device other than a mouse or keyboard be connected Disconnect all USB devices other than a mouse and keyboard if used from your computer before performing the installation Check the power management settings of your computer Your computer s power management settings may be limiting the power that is supplied to USB Take a look at your computer s power management settings Power management settings p 42 47 Troubleshooting Does your computer meet the requirements of the USB specification Operation may be unstable if your computer does not meet the electrical requirements of the USB specification In this case you may be able to solve the problem by connecting a self powered USB hub a USB hub that has an internal pow
70. ws Vista Input output device settings p 18 Windows XP gt Input output device settings 22 MacOSX Audio input output device settings p 25 MIDI input output device settings p 26 53 Troubleshooting Could the UA 25EX be in use by other software Close all software that s currently running disconnect the UA 25EX s USB cable and then reconnect it If this does not solve the problem reinstall the driver gt Reinstalling the driver 40 Could the computer to which the UA 25EX is connected have entered standby suspend mode hibernate mode or sleep mode Close all software that uses the UA 25EX disconnect the UA 25EX s USB cable and then reconnect it If this does not solve the problem restart your computer Could you have disconnected and reconnected the USB cable while using the UA 25EX Close all software that uses the UA 25EX disconnect the UA 25EX s USB cable and then reconnect it If this does not solve the problem restart your computer Could the UA 25EX have been connected when the computer started up On some computers the UA 25EX may be unusable if it is already connected when the computer starts up Start up your computer and then connect the UA 25EX Can t play or record 24 bit audio data Does your software support 24 bit audio data Check whether the software you re using supports playback and recording of 24 bit audio data Is your software set c
71. yback contains clicks dropouts or other problems Try adjusting the audio buffer size of your software If your software allows you to adjust the audio buffer size try changing the setting Normally clicks and pops can be eliminated by increasing the buffer size Try adjusting the audio buffer size of the driver If your software does not allow you to adjust the buffer size or if adjusting the buffer size in your software does not solve the problem you may be able to solve the problem by changing the driver s audio input output buffer size Try adjusting the buffer size as described in Driver settings p 38 Check the power management settings You may be able to eliminate clicks and pops by changing your system s power management settings Power management settings p 42 Try updating the driver of your display adaptor Windows You may be able to eliminate clicks and pops by updating the driver for the display adaptor installed in your computer 51 Troubleshooting LSS SSS gd Have you set the system s Performance setting Windows You may be able to solve the problem by changing the Performance setting of the system gt System Performance settings Windows 43 Do the sample rate settings match The sample rate setting of your software must match the sample rate setting of the UA 25EX itself After changing the sample rate setting of the UA 25EX itself you must close all softwar

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