UA-4FXCW_e.book 1 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 UA-4FXCW_e.book 2 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 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. UA-4FXCW_e.book 3 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 USING THE UNIT SAFELY About WARNING and CAUTION Notices Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly. Used 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 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 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 • 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 Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the separate sheet titled “Information.” ....................................................................................................................... • 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. • 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 it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces. ....................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................... 3 UA-4FXCW_e.book 4 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 USING THE UNIT SAFELY • Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit. • 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. ....................................................................................................................... • Immediately turn the power off, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the separate sheet titled “Information” when: • If smoke or unusual odor occurs ....................................................................................................................... • Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the unit; or • 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 microphone you intend to use by referring to the manual that came with it. • 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!) ....................................................................................................................... • 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. ....................................................................................................................... 4 ....................................................................................................................... • Disconnect all cords coming from external devices before moving the unit. (This instrument’s phantom power: DC 48 V, 8 mA Max) ....................................................................................................................... UA-4FXCW_e.book 5 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply Maintenance • 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. • 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. 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. • Noise may be produced if wireless communications 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. • 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. • 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. • Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration 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, broadcasts, 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. • Do not use 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 use of this unit. 5 UA-4FXCW_e.book 6 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 IMPORTANT NOTES Additional Precautions • Use a 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. • To avoid 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 equivalent packaging materials. • 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. 6 * 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 patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was developed by Technology Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group. * All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. • MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology is licensed from Fraunhofer IIS Corporation and THOMSON Multimedia Corporation. UA-4FXCW_e.book 7 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ................................................................................ 3 IMPORTANT NOTES ........................................................................................ 5 Contents of the Package ................................................................................ 8 Panel Descriptions ........................................................................................10 Driver Installation and Settings ..................................................................16 Windows Vista users .........................................................................................................................17 Windows XP users..............................................................................................................................21 Macintosh users..................................................................................................................................25 Verifying that you hear sound.......................................................................................................29 Basic Connections and Settings...................................................................31 Recording a cassette tape or LP into your computer ...........................................................32 Recording sound from your computer onto MD or DAT.....................................................34 Recording the digital output from a CD/MD/DAT into your computer.........................35 Recording a guitar or microphone ..............................................................................................36 Recording with a phantom-powered condenser microphone.........................................38 Recording internet radio or other computer sound .............................................................40 Playing back 5.1 ch surround from your computer...............................................................41 Applying Effects............................................................................................42 Advanced effects (three features)................................................................................................42 Applying effects..................................................................................................................................45 Using effects ........................................................................................................................................46 Appendices....................................................................................................57 Settings for using 5.1 channel digital output (Windows Vista) .........................................57 Driver settings .....................................................................................................................................57 Driver signing option settings (Windows XP)..........................................................................59 Reinstalling the driver ......................................................................................................................60 Removing the driver .........................................................................................................................60 Power management settings ........................................................................................................62 System “Performance” settings (Windows)..............................................................................63 System volume settings ..................................................................................................................64 Virtual Sound Canvas DXi ...............................................................................................................65 About standard driver mode .........................................................................................................66 Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................68 Problems when installing the driver...........................................................................................68 Problems with settings ....................................................................................................................71 Problems with playback or recording ........................................................................................72 Specifications................................................................................................79 UA-4FX Block Diagram .................................................................................80 Index ..............................................................................................................81 7 UA-4FXCW_e.book 8 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Contents of the Package The UA-4FX comes with the following items. When you open the package, check that you have all of these items. If any are missing, contact the dealer where you purchased the UA-4FX. UA-4FX UA-4FX-TopPanel.eps USB cable Use this to connect the UA-4FX’s USB connector to the USB connector of your computer. For details on connections, refer to “Driver Installation and Settings” (p. 16). 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 separate sheet titled “Information.” 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-4FX Driver CD-ROM The CD-ROM contains a driver, demo song and VSC-DXi for using the UA-4FX. Cakewalk Production Plus Pack CD-ROM This package includes: • DAW software that lets you experience a premium music production environment • A sampling synthesizer that’s ready for immediate use For details on using these software, refer to the installation guides and the software help provided on the CD-ROM. 8 UA-4FXCW_e.book 9 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Contents of the Package * Use of the 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. 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. Owner’s manual This is the document you’re reading. Keep it at hand for reference when needed. License agreements 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, speakers, or headphones that you’ll need in order to listen to sounds that are output via the UA-4FX are not included. Nor is there included a microphone for connection to the UA-4FX 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-4FX is not included. You’ll need to obtain this separately. 9 UA-4FXCW_e.book 10 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Panel Descriptions You must install the driver before you connect the UA-4FX to your computer for the first time. Install the driver as described in “Driver Installation and Settings” (p. 16). fig.top 2 1 3 4 13 5 6 14 7 11 7 12 8 15 18 17 16 9 10 19 22 1 20 23 24 21 25 Line input jacks Connect these when you want to input audio from an audio device or MIDI sound module. Use the Input volume 20 to adjust the volume. 2 Line output jacks Connect these jacks to your audio system, such as amplified speakers or a stereo set. Use the Output volume 21 control to adjust the volume that is output from these jacks. 10 UA-4FXCW_e.book 11 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Panel Descriptions 3 Digital input connector (optical) Connect this when you want to input digital audio from an audio device such as a CD/MD/DAT. Use an optical digital cable for connection. 4 Digital output connector (optical) Connect this when you want to output audio to a digital device such as an MD or DAT, or to a Dolby Digital or DTS format decoder amp. Use an optical digital cable for connection. 5 MIDI IN/OUT connectors You can connect MIDI equipment here to transmit and receive MIDI messages. 6 USB connector Use the included USB cable to connect this to your computer so that audio and MIDI signals can be transferred. 7 Mic input jack (XLR type) This is an analog audio input jack with a microphone preamp. It can accept either balanced or unbalanced connections. Input level: -45 – -12 dBu This jack can supply 48 V phantom power, allowing you to connect a phantom-powered condenser microphone. In this case, turn on the Phantom power switch 27 located on the bottom panel. fig.XLR/TRSJack * This instrument is equipped with balanced (XLR) type jacks. Wiring diagrams for these jacks are shown right. Make connections after first checking the wiring diagrams of other equipment you intend to connect. 8 Recording source select switch This selects the input signal that will be sent via USB to your computer as the recording source. ANALOG The analog audio signal from the Guitar/mic input jack or Line input jacks will be sent to your computer. The signal from the Digital input connector will be sent to your computer. DIGITAL * If DIGITAL is selected, you will not hear the sound from your computer. * If DIGITAL is selected but no signal is being input from the Digital input connector, the UA-4FX will operate as if ANALOG was selected. LOOP-BACK The audio signal output from your computer via USB will be sent through the UA-4FX and returned to your computer. 11 UA-4FXCW_e.book 12 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Panel Descriptions 9 Sampling frequency select switch This selects the sampling frequency for recording/playing audio data. * If you change the setting of this switch, you will need to disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable that connects the UA-4FX to your computer. * This is valid only when the ADVANCED (mode select) switch 10 is on. If the ADVANCED (mode select) switch is off, the UA-4FX will operate at 44.1 kHz regardless of the setting of this switch. * Limitations when 96 kHz is selected. You can’t record and play back simultaneously, nor can you use effects. 10 ADVANCED (mode select) 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-4FX’s USB cable from your computer, and then re-connect it. Switch ON (Advanced mode) OFF (Standard driver mode) Explanation In this mode you can use the dedicated driver, which allows you to play and record 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. • The UA-4FX will operate at 44.1 kHz/16-bit mode regardless of the setting of the Sampling frequency select switch 9 . • ASIO drivers are not supported. • The MIDI IN/OUT connectors 5 cannot be used. 11 USB indicator This will light in blue if the UA-4FX is connected to your computer via the USB cable and the computer has recognized the UA-4FX correctly. 12 Phantom power indicator This will light when the bottom panel Phantom power switch 27 is on. 13 Playback button (Playback effect) If you want to apply effects to the audio signal being played back by your computer, press the Playback button to turn it on (lit red). You will hear the effect applied to the audio signal that was input, but the effect is not applied to the recorded audio signal. When the Playback button is lit in red, pressing it turns off the effect and extinguishes the indicator. When the effect is off, you will hear the playback “as-is”; i.e., unprocessed by the effect. (Refer to ➝ “Applying effects to the playback” (p. 44)) * This can be turned on only when operating at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. 12 UA-4FXCW_e.book 13 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Panel Descriptions 14 Capture button (Record effect) If you want to apply effects to the audio signal being recorded on your computer, press the Capture button to turn it on (lit red). When the Capture button is lit in red, pressing it turns off the effect and extinguishes the indicator. When the effect is off, the sound unprocessed by the effect will be recorded. (Refer to ➝ “Applying effects to the recording” (p. 44)) * This can be turned on only when operating at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. 15 Effect variation button This selects the type of effect (1. MASTERING / 2. LISTENING / 3. PERFORM). For details, refer to “Applying Effects” (p. 42). 16 Tube simulator button This turns on a COSM effect that simulates a vacuum tube amp. It simulates the distinctively fat and warm sound that is typical of a tube amp. * Since this models the subtle response of a vacuum tube amp, the effect may be difficult to distinguish in some cases. 17 Effect knobs These adjust the depth of the effects. The parameters available for control will depend on the effect type (MASTERING/LISTENING/ PERFORM/TUBE SIMULATOR). For details, refer to “Applying Effects” (p. 42). 18 Input/output level indicators These LEDs light to indicate the level of the signals being input at each input jack or being sent out from the output connectors. When the input signal has been absent for a certain length of time, these LEDs will switch to operating as output indicators. When operating as input level indicators: The LEDs will light red at the level immediately before the sound distorts (-6 dB). Adjust the Guitar/mic input volume control or the Input volume control so that no LEDs light in red. When operating as output level indicators: The LEDs will indicate the state of the audio signal output. The number of LEDs that light will depend on the volume of the output from the Digital output connector 4 . 13 UA- 4FXCW_e. book 14 Panel Descriptions 19 Guitar/mic input volume This adjusts the volume that is input from the Mic input jack (plug-in powered mic) 24 , Mic input jack (XLR type) 7 or the Guitar/mic input jack 23 . * If you’re not using a guitar or microphone, leave this volume knob turned all the way toward the left. * This knob acts as the sensitivity adjustment when you’re using the Mic input jack (XLR type). If a microphone is plugged in, its signal will still be input even if this knob is turned all the way to the left. 20 Input volume This adjusts the volume that is input from the Line input jacks 1 . * Leave this volume knob turned all the way down if nothing is connected. 21 Output volume This adjusts the volume that is output from the Headphone jack 25 and the Line output jacks 2 . Turn this toward the left to decrease the volume, or toward the right to increase the volume. * Turn this volume down before you connect the USB cable. 22 Input select switch Set this according to the device that you connect to the Guitar/mic input jack 23 . Set the switch to GUITAR if you connect a guitar, or to MIC if you connect a microphone. * Turn down the volume of your connected equipment before changing the position of this switch. 23 Guitar/mic input jack You can connect a guitar or microphone here. Use the Guitar/mic input volume 19 to adjust the volume. 24 Mic input jack (plug-in powered mic) A miniature condenser microphone that requires a power supply can be connected to this jack. You must use a microphone that supports plug-in power. This jack provides a 3.3 V power supply. Use the Guitar/mic input volume 19 to adjust the volume. 25 Headphone jack You can connect headphones here. Even if headphones are connected, sound will still be output from the Line output jacks 2 . 14 UA-4FXCW_e.book 15 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Panel Descriptions Bottom panel fig. 26 27 26 Input monitor switch This selects whether the audio signals received from all input jacks will be sent to the Headphone jack 25 and Line output jacks 2 . If this switch is ON, the input signals will be output. If you are using the ASIO driver in Advanced mode, you can set this switch to AUTO so that your software can switch input monitoring on/off. If you are not using the ASIO driver, this will be off; the input signals will not be output. Normally, you should leave this ON. 27 Phantom power switch This is an on/off switch for the phantom power supplied to the Mic input jack (XLR type) 7 located on the side panel. You must leave the Phantom power switch in the OFF position unless you have connected a condenser microphone that requires a phantom power supply. Malfunctions may occur if phantom power is supplied to a dynamic microphone or an audio playback device. For details on the specifications of your microphone, refer to the owner’s manual for your microphone. (The UA-4FX’s phantom power supply provides DC 48 V at a maximum current of 5 mA.) 15 UA-4FXCW_e.book 16 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 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. H_install_e.eps_95 Windows Vista Windows XP Mac OS X the 1. Install driver p. 17 p. 21 p. 25 2. Input/output device settings p. 19 p. 23 p. 26 p. 27 that you 3. Verifying hear sound p. 29 p. 29 p. 29 What is a driver? A driver is software that transfers data between the UA-4FX and the application software on your computer when the UA-4FX is connected to your computer. The driver sends data from your application software to the UA-4FX, and routes data from the UA-4FX to your application software. If you want to use the UA-4FX in Standard driver mode, refer to “About standard driver mode” (p. 66). 16 UA-4FXCW_e.book 17 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Driver Installation and Settings Windows Vista users Steps to be performed on the UA-4FX itself are marked by a Operation of the UA-4FX symbol. Do not connect the UA-4FX to your computer until you are directed to do so. Installing the driver 1 Start up Windows without the UA-4FX connected. * Disconnect all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and/or USB mouse (if used). 2 3 Close all currently running software. Insert the included “UA-4FX Driver CD-ROM” into your CD-ROM drive. * If the auto-play dialog appears, click “Open folder to view files.” 4 On the CD-ROM, navigate to the Driver ➝ Vista folder, and double-click the Setup icon. * If a 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. 5 A confirmation screen regarding user account control will appear. Click [Continue]. fig.vista-5e.eps 6 The screen will indicate “UA-4FX Driver will be installed on your computer.” Click [Next]. * If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message. 17 UA-4FXCW_e.book 18 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Driver Installation and Settings 7 To begin the installation, click [Next] once again. Installation will begin. If a dialog box related to Windows Security appears, click [Install]. fig.vista-7e.eps The screen will indicate “Ready to install the driver.” * If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message. 8 Operation of the UA-4FX Set the UA-4FX’s ADVANCED (mode select) switch to the ON position. * If the ADVANCED (mode select) switch is set to OFF, the installation will not take place as described in the following procedure. fig.advancedon_e.eps 9 Operation of the UA-4FX Use a USB cable to connect the UA-4FX 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. 10 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. 11 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-4FX. 18 UA-4FXCW_e.book 19 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Driver Installation and Settings Input/output device settings In order to use the UA-4FX with your software, you’ll need to select the UA-4FX as the audio and MIDI input/output device. For details on how to do this, refer to the documentation for your software. * If you’re unable to select the UA-4FX as the audio input/output device in your software, it may be that a problem has occurred. Refer to “Problems with settings” (p. 71) in the Troubleshooting section. Audio input/output device MIDI OUT device Audio output device OUT (UA-4FX) Audio input device IN (UA-4FX) * If you’re using ASIO compatible software, select the UA-4FX in the ASIO settings of your software. MIDI input/output device MIDI OUT device MIDI output device UA-4FX MIDI input device UA-4FX * The Windows Media Player included with Windows Vista cannot use the UA-4FX’s MIDI input/ output device. Settings when using the UA-4FX 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-4FX as the system default playback device so that it can be used with Windows Media Player. * Use Windows Media Player to play back in “Verifying that you hear sound” (p. 29). You must make the following settings. 1 Open the Control Panel, click the Hardware and Sound and click Sound. * If you’re using the Classic view, double-click Sound. 2 3 Open the Playback tab, select the UA-4FX’s OUT, and click [Set Default]. Click [OK] to complete the setting. * If you select the UA-4FX as the default playback device, audio alerts and other sounds from Windows will also be output from the UA-4FX, and therefore will not be heard from your computer’s speakers. 19 UA-4FXCW_e.book 20 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Driver Installation and Settings Caution when recording or playing back with your software Check the following points before you use the UA-4FX to record or play back. • Connect the UA-4FX to your computer before you start up the software you’re using. • Do not disconnect the UA-4FX’s USB cable from your computer while your software is running. Close the software you’re using before you disconnect the UA-4FX’s USB cable from your computer. This completes driver installation and settings. Next, verify that you hear sound from the UA-4FX. ➝ “Verifying that you hear sound” (p. 29). 20 UA-4FXCW_e.book 21 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Driver Installation and Settings Windows XP users Steps to be performed on the UA-4FX itself are marked by a Operation of the UA-4FX symbol. Do not connect the UA-4FX to your computer until you are directed to do so. Installing the driver 1 Start up Windows without the UA-4FX connected. * Disconnect all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and/or USB mouse (if used). 2 3 4 Close all currently running software. Insert the included “UA-4FX Driver CD-ROM” into your CD-ROM drive. In the CD-ROM, navigate to the Driver ➝ XP folder, and double-click the Setup icon. * If the “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. 5 The screen will indicate “UA-4FX Driver will be installed on your computer.” Click [Next]. * If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message. 6 To begin the installation, click [Next]. If the Software Installation dialog box appears, click [Continue Anyway] to proceed with the installation. fig.XP-6e.eps * If you 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. 59). The screen will indicate “Ready to install the driver.” * If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message. 21 UA-4FXCW_e.book 22 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Driver Installation and Settings 7 Operation of the UA-4FX Set the UA-4FX’s ADVANCED (mode select) switch to the ON position. * If the ADVANCED (mode select) switch is set to OFF, the installation won’t take place as described in the following procedure. 8 Operation of the UA-4FX Use a USB cable to connect the UA-4FX 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. 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]. fig.XP-8e.eps 2. Choose Install the software automatically (Recommended), and click [Next]. 3. If the Hardware Installation dialog box appears, click [Continue Anyway] to proceed with the installation. * If you 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. 59). 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-4FX. 22 UA-4FXCW_e.book 23 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Driver Installation and Settings Input/output device settings In order to use the UA-4FX with your software, you must select the UA-4FX 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. * If you’re unable to select the UA-4FX as the audio input/output device in your software, it may be that a problem has occurred. Refer to “Problems with settings” (p. 71) in the Troubleshooting section. Audio input/output device MIDI OUT device Audio output device OUT (UA-4FX) Audio input device IN (UA-4FX) * If you’re using ASIO compatible software, select the UA-4FX in the ASIO settings of your software. MIDI input/output device MIDI OUT device MIDI output device UA-4FX MIDI input device UA-4FX Settings when using the UA-4FX 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-4FX as the system default playback device so that it can be used with Windows Media Player. * Use Windows Media Player to play back in “Verifying that you hear sound” (p. 29). You must make the following settings. 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-4FX). In the MIDI Music Playback area, select UA-4FX. 3 Click [OK] to complete the setting. * If you select the UA-4FX as the default playback device, audio alerts and other sounds from Windows will also be output from the UA-4FX, and therefore will not be heard from your computer’s speakers. 23 UA-4FXCW_e.book 24 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Driver Installation and Settings Caution when recording or playing back with your software Check the following points before you use the UA-4FX to record or play back. • Connect the UA-4FX to your computer before you start up the software you’re using. • Do not disconnect the UA-4FX’s USB cable from your computer while your software is running. Close the software you’re using before you disconnect the UA-4FX’s USB cable from your computer. This completes driver installation and settings. Next, verify that you hear sound from the UA-4FX. ➝ “Verifying that you hear sound” (p. 29) 24 UA-4FXCW_e.book 25 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Driver Installation and Settings Macintosh users Steps to be performed on the UA-4FX itself are marked by a Operation of the UA-4FX symbol. Do not connect the UA-4FX to your computer until you are directed to do so. Installing the driver * If the 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. 1 Start up your computer with the UA-4FX disconnected. * Disconnect all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and/or USB mouse (if used). 2 3 4 Close all currently running software. Insert the included “UA-4FX Driver CD-ROM” into your CD-ROM drive. In the UA4FXUSBDriver folder of the CD-ROM, double-click the UA4FXUSBDriver.pkg. A message such as “This package contains a program that...” or “This installer package needs to...” may appear. If so, click [Continue]. 5 The screen will indicate “Welcome to the UA-4FX Driver Installer.” Click [Continue]. 6 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 startup disk as the install-destination drive. 7 The screen will indicate “Easy Install” or “Standard Install.” Click [Install] or [Upgrade]. 8 The screen will indicate “Installing this software requires you to restart your computer when the installation is done.” Click [Continue Installation]. 9 The screen will indicate “Click Restart to finish installing the software.” Click the [Restart] to restart your computer. * It may take some time for your Macintosh to restart. 25 UA-4FXCW_e.book 26 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Driver Installation and Settings 10 Operation of the UA-4FX When your computer has started up, turn the UA-4FX’s ADVANCED (mode select) switch ON, and use a USB cable to connect the UA-4FX 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-4FX. Audio input/output device settings In order to use the UA-4FX with your software, you’ll need to select the UA-4FX as the audio input/ output device. For details on how to do this, refer to the documentation for your software. Audio output device UA-4FX 44.1kHz Audio input device UA-4FX 44.1kHz * The “44.1kHz” in the device name will depend on the setting of the UA-4FX’s Sampling frequency select switch (p. 12). * If you’re unable to select the UA-4FX as the audio input/output device in your software, it may be that a problem has occurred. Refer to “Problems with settings” (p. 71) in the Troubleshooting section. Using the UA-4FX 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-4FX as the sound output device so that it can be used with iTunes. * Use iTunes to play back in “Verifying that you hear sound” (p. 29). You must make the following settings. * The content displayed may differ depending on your system. 1 2 In System Preferences, click Sound. Click the Output tab. In “Choose a device for sound output,” choose UA-4FX 44.1kHz. * The “44.1kHz” in the device name will depend on the setting of the UA-4FX’s Sampling frequency select switch (p. 12). 3 26 When you’ve finished making the setting, close System Preferences. UA-4FXCW_e.book 27 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Driver Installation and Settings MIDI input/output device settings 1 2 3 In the Applications – Utilities folder, double-click Audio MIDI Setup to start it up. Click the MIDI Devices tab. Verify that the UA-4FX is shown in the Audio MIDI Setup dialog box. * If the UA-4FX is not shown, or if it is grayed-out, the UA-4FX has not been recognized correctly. Try clicking Rescan MIDI. You can also try disconnecting and reconnecting the UA-4FX’s USB cable. * If you’ve previously installed a different version of the driver, the former settings could still exist. If so, click the grayed-out UA-4FX to select it, and then click Remove Device to delete the settings. 4 Click Add Device. The screen will indicate “new external device.” 5 Specify the Device Name for the new external device. 1. Click the “new external device” that was added, and then click Show Info. 2. In the Device Name field, type UA-4FX. 6 7 Click Apply button, then close the dialog. 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-4FX’s ▲/▼ with the added UA-4FX’s ▲/▼. 8 Check to make sure that MIDI transmission and reception takes place normally. Proceed as follows. 1. Click Test Setup. * If a sound module is connected to the UA-4FX, 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 you have a sound module connected to the UA-4FX’s MIDI OUT connector, you need to click the ▼ for the UA-4FX that appeared in step 3. If the sound module produces sound, the settings are correct. 3. Click Test Setup once again to end the test. 9 Close the Audio MIDI Setup dialog box. This completes the settings. 27 UA-4FXCW_e.book 28 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Driver Installation and Settings Caution when recording or playing back with your software Check the following points before you use the UA-4FX to record or play back. • Connect the UA-4FX to your Macintosh before you start up the software you’re using. • Do not disconnect the UA-4FX’s USB cable from your Macintosh while your software is running. Close the software you’re using before you disconnect the UA-4FX’s USB cable from your Macintosh. • The UA-4FX will not work with the Mac OS X Classic environment. Use the UA-4FX when the classic environment is not running. This completes driver installation and settings. Next, verify that you hear sound from the UA-4FX. ➝ “Verifying that you hear sound” (p. 29) 28 UA-4FXCW_e.book 29 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 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-4FX to other equipment, you must turn the UA-4FX’s output volume and the volume controls of all devices to which the UA-4FX 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. * When you connect the UA-4FX to your computer, sound will no longer be heard from your computer’s speakers. fig.basic_e.eps Amplified Speakers Computer Headphones 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 song 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. 29 UA-4FXCW_e.book 30 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Driver Installation and Settings 1 Prepare the CD-ROM. Insert the included UA-4FX Driver CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. 2 From the Sample (Sample Song) folder of the CD-ROM, copy the file TTears(.mp3) to your desktop. 3 Set the UA-4FX’s Sampling frequency select switch (p. 12) to the 44.1 kHz position. * After changing the sample rate, you must close all software that is using the UA-4FX, disconnect the UA-4FX’s USB cable from your computer, and then reconnect it. 4 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. 5 Adjust the volume. If you’re using headphones, use the UA-4FX’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 speakers connected to the UA-4FX. * If the Recording source select switch is set to DIGITAL, you won’t be able to hear the sound being played by your computer. Set the Recording source select switch to ANALOG. Did you hear the sample data? If you could hear the sample data, the UA-4FX 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. 68). 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-4FX are now complete. Read the following sections as necessary. • • • • • • • 30 “Recording a cassette tape or LP into your computer” (p. 32) “Recording sound from your computer onto MD or DAT” (p. 34) “Recording the digital output from a CD/MD/DAT into your computer” (p. 35) “Recording a guitar or microphone” (p. 36) “Recording with a phantom-powered condenser microphone” (p. 38) “Recording internet radio or other computer sound” (p. 40) “Playing back 5.1 ch surround from your computer” (p. 41) UA-4FXCW_e.book 31 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Basic Connections and Settings This section explains the basic connections and data flow for the UA-4FX. Refer to “UA-4FX Block Diagram” (p. 80) 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 with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the inputs (input jacks) may be low. If 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-4FX 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-4FX. • If you want to listen to sound through your computer’s speakers, disconnect the UA-4FX from your computer. 31 UA-4FXCW_e.book 32 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Basic Connections and Settings Recording a cassette tape or LP into your computer Here’s how you can record the analog output of an audio device such as a cassette tape or LP (vinyl record) into your computer. fig.analog.e Audio cables Audio Amplifier (Cassette, record players) LINE OUT INPUT Input/output level indicator Adjust the input level so it is as high as you can get it without causing the indicator to light in red. Signal flow Sampling frequency select switch Set this to match the sampling frequency of the recording software you are using. Recording source select switch To obtain the best audio quality, do not connect anything to the mic input jack or guitar/mic input jack. Lower the guitar/mic input adjustment slider to the lowest position. Guitar/mic input volume Turn this all the way to the far left. Set this to ANALOG. Sampling frequency select switch Set this to the sampling frequency that is selected in your recording software. After you change the position of the Sampling frequency select switch, you will need to disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. Recording source select switch Set this to ANALOG. Turn down the volume of your connected monitor speakers (or similar equipment) before you change the setting of the Recording source select switch. Input/output level indicator Use this to adjust the input level. To obtain the best-quality recording, use the Input volume knob to adjust the level until it is as high as you can get it without causing the input/output level indicator to light in red. 32 UA-4FXCW_e.book 33 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Basic Connections and Settings Be careful of looped connections fig.loop.e UA-4FX Stereo Set (cassette, record players) Loop Connection INPUT OUTPUT LINE OUT LINE IN If you connect the UA-4FX as shown in the above diagram with a device that passes the input audio back to the output (e.g., an audio amp during recording), the sound will loop between the UA-4FX and that device, causing oscillation and producing sound at an unexpectedly high volume. Be aware that such connections can cause malfunctions or damage your speakers. 33 UA-4FXCW_e.book 34 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Basic Connections and Settings Recording sound from your computer onto MD or DAT Here’s how you can record audio data from your computer onto a digital device such as MD or DAT. fig.digital.e MD/DAT Optical digital cable DIGITAL INPUT DIGITAL OUT Recording source select switch Set this to LOOP-BACK. Sampling frequency select switch Set this to match the sampling frequency of the audio data you are playing, the sampling frequency that can be recorded by your digital device (MD/DAT), and the sampling frequency used by your software. Signal flow Sampling frequency select switch Set this to the sampling frequency of the audio data you are playing and the sampling frequency of your recording software. After you change the position of the Sampling frequency select switch, you will need to disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. Recording source select switch Set this to LOOP-BACK. If this is set to LOOP-BACK, signals will no longer be received from the various analog input jacks. This means that only the sound from your computer will be sent to the Digital output connector, so that noise or undesired sound will not be present. Turn down the volume of your connected monitor speakers (or similar equipment) before you change the setting of the Recording source select switch. 34 UA-4FXCW_e.book 35 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Basic Connections and Settings Recording the digital output from a CD/MD/DAT into your computer fig.digital2.e CD player Optical digital cable DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN Recording source select switch Set this to DIGITAL. Signal flow Sampling frequency select switch Set this to match the sampling frequency of the recording software you are using. Sampling frequency select switch Set this to the sampling frequency of your recording software. Normally, you will select 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz for DAT, and 44.1 kHz for MD or CD. For details, refer to the owner’s manual for your digital audio device and software. After you change the position of the Sampling frequency select switch, you will need to disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. Recording source select switch Set this to DIGITAL. Turn down the volume of your connected monitor speakers (or similar equipment) before you change the setting of the Recording source select switch. * The UA-4FX complies with SCMS. If the audio data that is input from the digital audio input connector contains copy-prohibit flags (as will be the case if you recorded an MD from a CD), the UA-4FX will not allow this data to be recorded on your computer. (The sound will be output from the Line output jacks and Headphone jack.) * The signal from the Line input jacks or Mic input jack, the signal from the Guitar/mic input jack, and the signal from the Digital input connector cannot be mixed and recorded together. * If no signal is being received from the Digital input connector even though the Recording source select switch is set to DIGITAL, the UA-4FX will operate in the same way as when the switch is set to ANALOG. 35 UA-4FXCW_e.book 36 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Basic Connections and Settings Recording a guitar or microphone Here’s how you can play your guitar or sing along with audio data played back from your computer, and use your sequencer or other software to record just the sound of the guitar or microphone. fig.guitar-mic.e Monitor speakers The input from your guitar or microphone will be mixed with the audio data played back by your computer, and sent to your speakers. LINE IN USB connector Audio cables Only the input from the guitar or microphone will be recorded on your computer. USB cable OUTPUT USB connector computer Input/output level indicator The input from your guitar or mic will be mixed with the audio data from your computer, and output. Sampling frequency select switch Set this to match the sampling frequency of the recording software you are using. Recording source select switch Dynamic microphone Set this to ANALOG. plug-in powered microphone Guitar Guitar/mic input volume Set the input level so it is as high as you can get it without causing the input level indicator to light in red. Signal flow of audio data from your computer Signal flow of the guitar/mic input Sampling frequency select switch Set this to the sampling frequency that is selected on your recording software. After you change the position of the Sampling frequency select switch, you will need to disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. * The available frequencies will depend on the software you are using. For details, refer to the owner’s manual of your application. The available frequencies will also depend on the operating system of your computer. 36 UA-4FXCW_e.book 37 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Basic Connections and Settings Recording source select switch Set this to ANALOG. Turn down the volume of your connected monitor speakers (or similar equipment) before you change the setting of the Recording source select switch. Input select switch Set this to MIC if you connect a microphone, or to GUITAR if you connect a guitar. Guitar/mic input volume Use this to adjust the input level. If the input/output level indicator is lit red, use this volume control to lower the input level. To obtain the best-quality recording, use this knob to adjust the level so it is as high as you can get it without causing the indicator to light. * 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. 37 UA-4FXCW_e.book 38 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Basic Connections and Settings Recording with a phantom-powered condenser microphone fig.condensor.e Monitor speakers, etc. The input from the condenser microphone will be mixed with the audio data from your computer, and then output. LINE IN Only the input from the microphone will be recorded in the computer. USB connector Audio cables USB cable Condenser microphone OUTPUT USB connector Computer Input/output level indicator If connecting a condenser microphone: Turn on the phantom power switch located on the bottom panel. The phantom power indicator will light. Sampling frequency select switch Set this to match the sampling frequency of the recording software you are using. Recording source select switch Guitar/mic input volume Set the input level so it is as high as you can get it without causing the input level indicator to light in red. Set this to ANALOG. Signal flow of the audio data from the computer Signal flow of the guitar/mic input Sampling frequency select switch Set this to the sampling frequency that is selected in your recording software. After you change the position of the Sampling frequency select switch, you will need to disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. * The frequencies you can select will depend on the software you’re using. For details, refer to the owner’s manual of the application you’re using. The selectable frequencies will also depend on your operating system. 38 UA-4FXCW_e.book 39 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Basic Connections and Settings Recording source select switch Set this to ANALOG. Turn down the volume of your connected monitor speakers (or similar equipment) before you change the setting of the Recording source select switch. Phantom power switch Turn ON. The Phantom power indicator on the front panel will light. Guitar/mic input volume Use this to adjust the input level. If the input/output level indicator is lit red, use this volume control to lower the input level. To obtain the best-quality recording, use this knob to adjust the level so it is as high as you can get it without causing the indicator to light. * 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. Types of microphone Most microphones are either dynamic microphones or condenser microphones; either type of microphone can be connected to the UA-4FX. The UA-4FX also supports “plug-in powered microphones,” which are small monaural condenser microphones designed for connection to the microphone input of a computer. Only a monaural microphone that supports plug-in power may be connected to the Mic input jack (plug-in powered mic). Connecting any other type of microphone or a conventional stereo mini-type plug to this jack may damage the circuitry. 39 UA-4FXCW_e.book 40 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Basic Connections and Settings Recording internet radio or other computer sound Here’s how you can use your computer to record Internet radio or other sound from your computer. fig.pc.e Computer USB connector The sound that is output from your computer will pass through the UA-4FX, and be returned to the computer. USB cable USB connector Recording source select switch Set this to LOOP-BACK. Signal flow from your computer Sampling frequency select switch Set this to match the sampling frequency of the recording software you are using. Signal flow from the UA-4FX Sampling frequency select switch Set this to the sampling frequency that is selected on your recording software. After you change the position of the Sampling frequency select switch, you will need to disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. Recording source select switch Set this to LOOP-BACK. Turn down the volume of your connected monitor speakers (or similar equipment) before you change the setting of the Recording source select switch. * If this is set to LOOP-BACK, signals will no longer be received from the various analog input jacks. 40 UA-4FXCW_e.book 41 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Basic Connections and Settings Playing back 5.1 ch surround from your computer The UA-4FX’s 5.1 channel digital output can be played back by an amp that has a built-in 5.1 channel decoder. * You cannot record audio signals during 5.1 channel playback. fig.5.1ch.e Amp with built-in 5.1 ch decoder Sampling frequency select switch Set this to 48 (kHz). DIGITAL INPUT Optical digital cable DIGITAL OUT Output level indicator When 5.1 channel surround is being output, the output level indicators will light consecutively from the bottom. Signal flow ADVANCED DRIVER switch Set this to ON. No sound will be output from the headphone jack. This functionality is available only in Windows. In order to use this in Windows, you will need DVD playback software such as WinDVD. You will need to obtain this separately. For details on settings, refer to the owner’s manual for your software. * We recommend that you use WinDVD 8 or later. If you’re using Windows Vista, you’ll need to make settings for the driver and for Windows. Make settings as described in “Settings for using 5.1 channel digital output (Windows Vista)” (p. 57). 41 UA-4FXCW_e.book 42 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Applying Effects The UA-4FX’s advanced effects provide an easy way to change the character of the sound, and are a great convenience for audio editing. Four types of digital effect are provided, and these can be applied while you play back sound or record from a microphone or guitar. You can use the four knobs to easily adjust the character of the effect that is applied to the microphone, guitar, or the sound from the line inputs or digital input. Before you continue, make connections and basic settings as described in “Basic Connections and Settings” (p. 31). Advanced effects (three features) Advanced 1 Four ways to use 1. Vacuum tube (TUBE) amp simulator This is a COSM effect that simulates a vacuum tube amp. It creates the fat, warm sound that is typical of vacuum tubes. 2. MASTERING Old analog sources such as cassette tape will be given new life by digital technology. 3. LISTENING This setting is ideal for listening. Your computer becomes an AV processor, allowing you to enjoy karaoke. 4. PERFORM Enjoy powerful guitar sounds, and seven types of narration voice. fig.fx-vari.e Effect variation button Tube Simulator button 42 UA-4FXCW_e.book 43 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Applying Effects Advanced 2 Using the four Effect knobs to adjust the sound fig.eng-panel Effect knobs Advanced 3 Applying effects to the recording (capture) or playback fig.rec-play.e 43 UA-4FXCW_e.book 44 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Applying Effects Applying effects to the recording fig.eng-panel1_50 ig.advance-fx1.e Capture Play back ADVANCED Advanced effect Applying effects to the playback fig.eng-panel2_50 fig.advance-fx2.e Internet radio Audio CD Capture Play back Center cancel ADVANCED Advanced effect 44 UA-4FXCW_e.book 45 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Applying Effects Applying effects 1 Press the Capture button or the Playback button. No effect will be applied if neither the Capture button or the Playback button are turned on (lit). You cannot turn both buttons on simultaneously. fig.eng-panel1 If you want to apply effects to the sound being recording, turn on the Capture button. fig.eng-panel2 If you want to apply effects to the sound being played back, turn on the Playback button. fig.fx-sw.e 2 Use the Tube simulator button or Effect variation button to select the desired effect. TUBE SIMULATOR button Effect Variation switch 3 Use the Effect knobs to adjust the character of the effect. If an effect knob is set to the OFF position, that effect will not be applied. Gradually turn the effect knob toward the right to adjust the setting to your taste. * The fat sound produced by the tube simulator will still remain even if the effect knob is turned off. fig.eng-panel Effect knobs * In some cases, applying the effect too strongly may cause the sound to distort. If this occurs, lower the input level. Alternatively, turn the Effect knobs toward the left to reduce the depth of the effect. 45 UA-4FXCW_e.book 46 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Applying Effects Using effects Tube simulator Press the TUBE SIMULATOR button. fig.fx-tube.e This is a COSM effect that simulates a vacuum tube amp. It simulates the fat, warm sound that is typical of vacuum tubes. fig.fx-tube2.e Effect Fatness (FAT & WARM) Brightness (BRIGHT) Compressor depth (COMP-THR) Compressor volume (COMP-LEVEL) Explanation Simulates the warm, fat sound that is typical of vacuum tubes. Simulates a clear and bright vacuum tube sound. Specifies the level at which the compressor will begin operating. As you turn this knob toward the right, the compressor will be applied more deeply, producing a thicker sound. Adjusts the output level of the compressor. Turning this knob toward the right will raise the level. * If you increase an effect (turn the knob toward the right) excessively, the sound may distort. If this occurs, you can try lowering the level of the input signal, the volume of the external audio playback device, or the volume of your computer. 46 UA-4FXCW_e.book 47 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Applying Effects Using the tube simulator (1) Here’s how you can record a vocal using the rich sound of the vacuum tube mic preamp. fig.fx-tube3.e Computer Monitor speakers USB cable USB connector LINE IN Condenser microphone USB connector OUTPUT Signal flow 2 Turn on the capture button. 1 Input/output level indicator Adjust the input level so it is as high as you can get it without causing the indicator to light in red. If connecting a condenser microphone: Turn on the phantom power switch located on the bottom panel. The phantom power indicator will light. Recording source select switch Set this to ANALOG. Set this to 3 TUBE SIMULATOR. Gives the sound a rich, weighty character. Gives the sound more clarity. Applies the compressor to make the sound even weightier. Adjusts the gain of the compressor. 47 UA-4FXCW_e.book 48 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Applying Effects Using the tube simulator (2) Here’s how you can enjoy sound from your computer, enhanced by the warmth of a vacuum tube audio amp. fig.fx-tube4.e Computer Monitor speakers USB cable iTunes Media player Internet radio USB connector LINE IN Audio cables USB connector OUTPUT Signal flow 1 2 2 48 Set this to TUBE SIMULATOR. Makes the sound richer and warmer. Gives the sound more clarity. Turn on the PLAYBACK button. UA-4FXCW_e.book 49 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Applying Effects Mastering effect (MASTERING) Set this to MASTERING. fig.fx-master.e When capturing audio from a cassette tape or LP (vinyl record), you can use this effect to improve the quality of the audio file that is captured on your computer. fig.fx-master2.e Effect Explanation Removing noise (NOISE SUP) This removes low-level sounds or noise that remain in the background during periods of silence, and removes the noise from an analog source. This will make the sound clearer. * If this effect is applied to an input signal whose volume is extremely low, you may hear no sound at all. Sharpening the sound (ENHANCER) This sharpens the sound, boosting the high-frequency range to improve the clarity. Boosting the low range (MASTER-Lo) This suppresses distortion to the low-frequency range (below 220 Hz), making the sound powerful and solid. Boosting the high range (MASTER-Hi) This suppresses distortion to the high-frequency range (above 2 kHz), making the sound more powerful. * If you increase an effect (turn the knob toward the right) excessively, the sound may distort. If this occurs, you can try lowering the level of the input signal, the volume of the external audio playback device, or the volume of your computer. Alternatively, you can turn the effect knob toward the left to decrease the effect. 49 UA-4FXCW_e.book 50 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Applying Effects Using the mastering effect Here’s how you can enhance the sound from a cassette tape to make it sound more like a CD before saving it on your computer. fig.fx-master3.e Computer Monitor speakers Radio cassette player/Stereo set USB cable LINE OUT USB connector LINE IN Audio cables Audio cables OUTPUT INPUT Signal flow USB connector 2 Turn on the capture button. 1 Input/output level indicator Adjust the input level so it is as high as you can get it without causing the indicator to light in red. Recording source select switch Removes noise, making the sound cleaner. Sharpens the mid- and high-frequen cies that were muted. Brings out the low-frequency range, making the sound more powerful and consistent. Set this to ANALOG. 3 Set this to MASTERING. Removes the hiss noise that is heard in the background during periods of silence. 50 Removes the hiss noise that is heard in the background of the music. * For some sources, the noise may not be completely eliminated. Improves the consistency of the high-frequenc y range. UA-4FXCW_e.book 51 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Applying Effects Examples of effect settings Removing noise from a cassette tape fig.fx-temp1 MASTERING Recording without including extraneous noises from the surroundings fig.fx-temp2 MASTERING Sharpening the sound from a microphone that lacks clarity fig.fx-temp3 MASTERING Making a live sound crisper and cleaner fig.fx-temp4 MASTERING Clarifying the sound of a low-quality MP3 fig.fx-temp5 MASTERING 51 UA-4FXCW_e.book 52 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Applying Effects Listening effect (LISTENING) Set this to LISTENING. fig.fx-master-2.e You can apply this effect to the playback of a CD, internet radio, or MP3 to enhance the sound in various ways. fig.fx-master2-2.e Effect Explanation CENTER CANCEL When you input a stereo source such as a CD, this lets you eliminate sounds that are located in the center of the stereo image, creating a karaoke version. As you turn the effect knob from the OFF position toward the right (maximum), a greater portion of the center will be eliminated. * Applying this to a monaural sound may result in your hearing no sound at all. * If the Playback button is on, this center cancel effect will not apply to the input. LOW BOOST Boosts the low range of the sound, adding impact. HIGH BOOST Boosts the high range of the sound, adding clarity. REVERB Adds reverb to create a more spacious sound. * If you increase an effect (turn the knob toward the right) excessively, the sound may distort. In this case, try lowering the volume of the application you’re using. Also try turning the effect knob toward the left to reduce the depth of the effect. 52 UA-4FXCW_e.book 53 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Applying Effects Using the Listening effect Here’s how you can transform your computer into a karaoke system. You can apply effects to the sound from Internet radio, media player or iTunes. fig.fx-master4.e Computer USB cable LINE IN USB connector Internet radio Media player iTunes Audio CD Audio cables Monitor speakers OUTPUT USB connector 1 Turn the playback button on. Signal flow Enhance the high range. Recording source select switch Create powerful lows. Make the sound more spacious. Set this to ANALOG. 2 Set this to LISTENING. Enjoying karaoke Center canceling will apply only to the sound played back from your computer. fig.fx-master4a.e Dynamic microphone Eliminates the vocal part from the CD audio played by your computer. Applies reverb (reverberation) to enhance the mood of your vocals. 53 UA-4FXCW_e.book 54 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Applying Effects Performance effect Set this to PERFORM. fig.fx-master-3.e It is useful to apply this effect when you are recording a guitar or microphone. fig.fx-master2-3.e Effect FX VOICE AMP/DRIVE CHORUS DELAY Explanation Modifies the pitch, giving the sound a completely different character. As you turn the effect knob from OFF toward the maximum (far right), the pitch will rise. Distorts the sound to create guitar tones ranging from tasteful to extreme. Turning the effect knob from OFF toward the center position will produce a mild overdriven sound. Turning the knob from the center toward the maximum (far right) will produce more extreme distortion. Adds depth and spaciousness to the sound, creating a rich sense of stereo. Adds repeated delays to give the sound more depth, or produce an echo-like effect. * If you increase an effect (turn the knob toward the right) excessively, the sound may distort. If this occurs, you can try lowering the level of the input signal, the volume of the external audio playback device, or the volume of your computer. Also try turning the effect knob toward the left to reduce the depth of the effect. * When you turn on a performance effect, a noise suppressor will be activated to reduce the noise from your guitar or microphone. You can adjust the level of the noise suppressor by holding down the Effect variation button and turning the AMP/DRIVE knob. Turning the knob toward the left will lower the level. 54 UA-4FXCW_e.book 55 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Applying Effects Adding variation to your sound Here’s how you can apply effects to the sound from your guitar or microphone. fig.fx-master5.e Computer Monitor speakers USB cable USB connector LINE IN Audio cables Condenser microphone OUTPUT USB connector Signal flow 2 Turn on the Capture button Input/output level indicator Adjust the input level so it is as high as you can get it without causing the indicator to light in red. 1 If connecting a condenser microphone: Recording source select switch Plug-in powered microphone Dynamic microphone Set this to ANALOG. 3 Turn on the phantom power switch located on the bottom panel. The phantom power indicator will light. Produces the natural-sounding distortion of a guitar amp. Produces an aggressively distorted sound. Guitar Set this to PERFORM. Turn toward the right to raise the pitch. Apply a chorus effect. Apply an echo effect. 55 UA-4FXCW_e.book 56 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Applying Effects Examples of effect settings Distort the voice slightly, as if heard through a megaphone fig.fx-temp7 PERFORM Disguise the voice, as for an anonymous interview fig.fx-temp8 PERFORM Make a guitar solo sound more pleasant fig.fx-temp9 PERFORM Make a clean guitar sound more pleasant fig.fx-temp10 PERFORM Create a more earthy blues guitar sound fig.fx-temp11 PERFORM 56 UA-4FXCW_e.book 57 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Appendices Settings for using 5.1 channel digital output (Windows Vista) 1 2 Enable the S/PDIF Pass-Through as described in “Driver settings” (p. 57). Open Control Panel, click Hardware and Sound, and then click Sound. * If you’re using the Classic View, double-click Sound. 3 4 5 In Playback page, select the OUT of the UA-4FX, and click [Properties]. Open the Supported Formats tab. In Encoded formats, select Dolby DIGITAL or DTS Audio. * Select the format you want to play back. 6 7 8 Click [OK] to close Properties. Click [OK] to close Sound. Carry out playback using DVD playback software that supports Dolby DIGITAL or DTS Audio digital output. Driver settings The UA-4FX’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 mode” (p. 66)). Viewing or changing the settings (Windows) 1 2 Use a USB cable to connect the UA-4FX to your computer. Open the Control Panel, and double-click the UA-4FX icon. * If you don’t see the UA-4FX icon, switch to the Classic View. 3 The UA-4FX Driver Settings dialog box will appear. 57 UA-4FXCW_e.book 58 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Appendices 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-4FX. 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. * Clear this 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. Enable S/PDIF Pass-Through (Windows Vista) Select this option if you want to play back the Dolby DIGITAL or DTS Audio digital output using an amp that has a built-in decoder. * The modified setting will take effect after the USB cable of the UA-4FX is disconnected and reconnected. * You can use this only if the sampling frequency of the UA-4FX is set to 48 kHz. * This requires DVD playback software that supports digital output of Dolby DIGITAL and DTS Audio. * Audio signals cannot be recorded while Dolby DIGITAL or DTS Audio digital audio is being output. * If you want to record or play back conventional audio signals after using this function, you must exit the DVD playback software you were using. * This function cannot be used for digital output of Microsoft WMA Pro Audio. 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-4FX 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 the currently installed driver. 58 UA-4FXCW_e.book 59 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Appendices Viewing or changing the settings (Macintosh) 1 2 Use a USB cable to connect the UA-4FX to your computer. In System Preferences, click UA-4FX. 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 using the Classic view, double-click System. 2 Click the Hardware tab, and then click [Driver Signing]. The Driver Signing Options dialog box will appear. 3 4 5 In the Driver Signing Options dialog box, choose Warn or Ignore, and click [OK]. Click [OK] to close the System Properties dialog box. Install the driver as described in the procedure for “Installing the driver” (p. 17). * Once you’ve finished installing the driver, change the driver signing options back to their original settings. 59 UA-4FXCW_e.book 60 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Appendices Reinstalling the driver If a problem occurred while installing the driver, use the following procedure to reinstall it. 1 2 Uninstall the UA-4FX driver as described in “Removing the driver” (p. 60). Install the driver once again as described in “Driver Installation and Settings” (p. 16). Removing the driver Your computer may fail to correctly recognize the UA-4FX 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. 16). Windows users * The displayed content may differ depending on your system. 1 Start up Windows with the UA-4FX disconnected. * Make sure that all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used) are disconnected. * Log on using a user name whose account type is computer administrator (such as Administrator). 2 3 Insert the included UA-4FX Driver CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. On the CD-ROM, navigate to the following folder and double-click Uninstal.exe. Windows Vista: Windows XP: 4 5 Driver\Vista\Uninstal.exe 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-4FX Driver will be uninstalled.” Click [OK]. If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message. 6 60 The screen will indicate “Uninstallation was completed.” Click [OK] to restart Windows. UA-4FXCW_e.book 61 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Appendices 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 3 4 Insert the included UA-4FX Driver CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your Macintosh. Navigate to the CD-ROM’s UA4FXUSBDriver folder, and double-click UA4FX_Uninstaller. The screen will indicate “This uninstalls UA-4FX 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 An Authenticate dialog box or the dialog that indicates “UA4FX_Uninstaller 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. * It may take some time for the Macintosh to restart. 61 UA-4FXCW_e.book 62 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 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 2 3 4 5 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. In Select a power plan, choose High performance. In the High performance area, click Change plan settings. Click Change advanced power settings. 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 7 8 Click Setting (Minutes), and click the down arrow to change the setting to Never. Click [OK] to close the Power Options window. Close the Edit Plan Settings screen. Windows XP users 1 2 3 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. Click the Power Schemes tab, and in the Power Schemes field, select Always On. Click [OK] to close Power Options Properties. Macintosh users 1 2 3 62 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.” UA-4FXCW_e.book 63 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 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. 2 3 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. 4 5 6 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. 2 3 4 5 Click the Advanced tab, and click Performance [Settings]. Click the Advanced tab. Choose Background services, and click [OK]. Click [OK] to close System Properties. 63 UA-4FXCW_e.book 64 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Appendices System volume settings Windows Vista users 1 Open the Control Panel, and click Hardware and Sound. * If you’re using the Classic View, click Control Panel Home to exit the Classic View. 2 3 In Sound, click Adjust system volume. The Volume Mixer will appear. From the Device menu, select the UA-4FX’s OUT and adjust the volume. 4 Adjust the Device or Application volume. * If the 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, 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 3 Click the Audio tab. In the Sound playback area, make sure that OUT (UA-4FX) is selected as the Default device, and click [Volume]. 4 The Volume Control will appear; adjust the Wave volume. * If the Mute setting is checked, clear the check mark. Macintosh users 1 2 3 In System Preferences, click Sound. Click the Output tab. In the Choose a device for sound output field, make sure that the UA-4FX is selected, and use the Output volume slider to adjust the volume. * If Mute is checked, clear the check mark. 64 UA-4FXCW_e.book 65 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Appendices Virtual Sound Canvas DXi Virtual Sound Canvas DXi (VSC DXi) is a software synthesizer that’s compatible with DirectX Instrument (DXi). With it, you can easily use a rich array of high-quality Virtual Sound Canvas sounds with your DXi-compatible programs. * Only a Windows version of Virtual Sound Canvas DXi is included. Features • VSC DXi is compatible with GM2 System, as well as GS Format, a form of music files conforming to specifications for Roland sound modules. • VSC DXi is a multitimbral sound module featuring 16 parts, for a maximum of 128 voices. In addition, VSC comes with 902 sounds and 26 drum sets built in, making spectacular ensemble performances possible. • Internal reverb, chorus, and delay effects lend greater musical expression to your performances. • In the VSC Panel, you can easily switch sounds (instruments), adjust volume levels, and change parts in other ways, as well as mute parts. • You can display each part's level and monitor the polyphony on the screen, allowing you to confirm the status of performances and check performance data that you have created. Installing Virtual Sound Canvas DXi 1 2 Insert the UA-4FX Driver CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. On the CD-ROM, navigate to the VSC-DXi folder, and double-click the Setup icon. * (Windows Vista Users) If a dialog regarding user account control appears, click [continue]. fig.vsc-welcome.eps_50 3 The installer will start, and the “Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Virtual Sound Canvas DXi” screen will appear. Click [Next]. 4 You will be asked whether you consent to the terms of the license agreement. Read the license agreement, and click [Yes] if you agree. If you click [No], the installation will be halted. 65 UA-4FXCW_e.book 66 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Appendices fig.vsc-location.eps_50 5 A dialog box will appear, allowing you to select the installation location. To accept the suggested location, click [Next]. If you want to change the installation folder, click [Browse] and specify the desired folder. 6 Verify the current settings of the Confirmation of installation screen. After verifying the settings, click [Next]. If you want to re-specify the installation location, click [Back]. 7 When the files have been copied, the InstallShield Wizard Complete screen will appear. Click [Finish]. This completes installation of Virtual Sound Canvas DXi. About standard driver mode Use this mode if you want to use the standard driver provided by your operating system. * The UA-4FX will operate at 44.1 kHz/16-bit, regardless of the setting of the Sampling frequency select switch (p. 12). * 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-4FX disconnected. * Disconnect all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used). 2 3 4 66 Close any software that is running. Set the UA-4FX’s ADVANCED (mode select) switch to OFF. Connect the UA-4FX to your computer. The driver will be installed automatically. UA-4FXCW_e.book 67 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Appendices Input/output device settings In order to use the UA-4FX with your software, you’ll need to choose the UA-4FX 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 Audio input device Speakers (UA-4FX) Line (UA-4FX) * For details on settings for using the UA-4FX with Windows Media Player, refer to “Input/output device settings” (p. 19), and make the audio input/output settings as directed. Windows XP users Audio output device UA-4FX Audio input device UA-4FX * For details on settings for using the UA-4FX with Windows Media Player, refer to “Input/output device settings” (p. 23), and make the audio input/output settings as directed. Macintosh (Mac OS X) users Audio output device UA-4FX Audio input device UA-4FX * For details on audio input/output settings for Mac OS X, refer to “Audio input/output device settings” (p. 26). 67 UA-4FXCW_e.book 68 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Troubleshooting If you experience problems, read this chapter first. It contains information that will help you solve the problem. * For help 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-4FX to your computer before installing the driver? If you connect the UA-4FX to your computer before installing the driver, an error message may appear when you begin the installation. Uninstall the UA-4FX driver as described in “Removing the driver” (p. 60), and then install the UA4FX driver once again as described in “Driver Installation and Settings” (p. 16). Are there any devices labeled “Other,” “Unknown,” or “?/!/X” in the Device Manager? If driver installation was not completed successfully, the partially installed driver may remain in an incomplete state. Uninstall the UA-4FX driver as described in “Removing the driver” (p. 60), and then install the UA-4FX once again as described in “Driver Installation and Settings” (p. 16). 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. • A user name belonging to the Administrators group, such as Administrator • A user name whose account type is Computer Administrator * For details, ask the system administrator for your computer. 68 UA-4FXCW_e.book 69 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Troubleshooting 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. 59) 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-4FX Could the UA-4FX’s ADVANCED (mode select) switch be OFF? Turn the UA-4FX’s ADVANCED (mode select) switch ON, and install the driver once again. After you connect the UA-4FX, it may take several tens of seconds or several minutes before it is recognized by your computer. This is not a malfunction. Please wait until the Found New Hardware Wizard appears. Is the UA-4FX connected? Make sure that the UA-4FX 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-4FX 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. 62) 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 power supply or an AC adaptor). 69 UA-4FXCW_e.book 70 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Troubleshooting “Found New Hardware Wizard” appears even though you’ve installed the driver (Windows XP) Could you have connected the UA-4FX 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-4FX 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. 22). A number such as “2-” appears at the beginning of the device name (Windows Vista) Could you have connected the UA-4FX to a different USB port? If you connect the UA-4FX 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 UA-4FX. If you want to return to the device name that does not have this number, you can either connect the UA-4FX to the same USB port as when you installed it, or install the driver once again. ➝ “Reinstalling the driver” (p. 60) 70 UA-4FXCW_e.book 71 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Troubleshooting Problems with settings Can’t select/use the UA-4FX within software or in system settings Could the UA-4FX be in use by other software? Close all software that’s currently running, disconnect the UA-4FX’s USB cable, and then reconnect it. If this does not solve the problem, reinstall the driver. ➝ “Reinstalling the driver” (p. 60) Is the driver installed correctly? Driver installation may have failed. Please reinstall the driver. ➝ “Reinstalling the driver” (p. 60) Is the UA-4FX device name shown? If the device name is not displayed, it may be that the driver installation failed. Please reinstall the driver. ➝ “Reinstalling the driver” (p. 60) Could the computer to which the UA-4FX is connected have entered standby (suspend) mode, hibernate mode, or sleep mode? Close all software that uses the UA-4FX, disconnect the UA-4FX’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-4FX? Close all software that uses the UA-4FX, disconnect the UA-4FX’s USB cable, and then reconnect it. If this does not solve the problem, restart your computer. Could the UA-4FX have been connected when the computer started up? On some computers, the UA-4FX may be unusable if it is already connected when the computer starts up. Start up your computer, and then connect the UA-4FX. Are you using the Media Player included with Windows Vista? On Windows Vista, the UA-4FX’s MIDI device cannot be selected by Media Player. Can’t use or select the UA-4FX from your ASIO compatible software Could the UA-4FX’s ADVANCED (mode select) switch be turned OFF? If you’re using ASIO compatible software, turn the ADVANCED (mode select) switch ON. 71 UA-4FXCW_e.book 72 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Troubleshooting Problems with playback or recording No sound from your computer’s speakers If you connect the UA-4FX 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-4FX. 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-4FX’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-4FX itself set appropriately? Use the Output volume control of the UA-4FX to adjust the volume. Could the Recording source select switch of the UA-4FX be set to DIGITAL? If the Recording source select switch is set to DIGITAL, the audio signal being received at the Digital input connector will be output. The audio signal from the computer will not be output. Could the Sampling frequency select switch be to set to “96 REC”? If you want to play back at 96 kHz, set the Sampling frequency select switch to “96 PLAY.” Could the Windows or Macintosh system volume be turned down? ➝ “System volume settings” (p. 64) A device connected to the input jacks can’t be heard through headphones Is the input and output volume set appropriately? Turn the knobs toward the right to adjust the volume. Could the Input monitor switch (located on the bottom of the UA-4FX) be set to “AUTO”? Either turn the Input monitor switch “ON,” or turn on the monitor switch of the application you’re using. Could equipment be connected simultaneously to the Mic input jack (XLR type, plug-in powered mic) and to the Guitar/mic input jack? Connect your equipment only to the jack you’re using. 72 UA-4FXCW_e.book 73 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Troubleshooting Recording produces a silent file If you are digitally recording the audio output of your computer: Is the Recording source select switch set to LOOP-BACK? Set this to LOOP-BACK. Insufficient volume from your guitar Is the Input select switch set correctly? Set the Input select switch to the GUITAR position. Also check the contents of “Insufficient volume from a device connected to the Guitar/mic input jack.” ➝ “Insufficient volume from a device connected to the Guitar/mic input jack” (p. 73) Insufficient volume from your microphone Is the Input select switch set correctly? Set the Input select switch to the MIC position. Are you using the correct connector? Also check the contents of “Insufficient volume from a device connected to the Guitar/mic input jack.” ➝ “Insufficient volume from a device connected to the Guitar/mic input jack” (p. 73) Insufficient volume from a device connected to the Guitar/mic input jack Is the Guitar/mic input volume raised appropriately? Try turning the UA-4FX’s Guitar/mic input volume 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). Sound is distorted Could you be applying effects? Some types of effect may cause the sound to distort if applied too strongly. If this occurs, try lowering the input level using the input volume or the Guitar/mic input volume. Alternatively, turn the effect knob toward the left to lessen the effect. Could the input/output level indicator be lit red? If you’re inputting sound via the Guitar/mic input jack or the Mic input jack (plug-in powered mic or XLR type), use the UA-4FX’s Guitar/mic input volume control to decrease the input level. If you’re inputting sound via the Line input jacks, use the Input volume control to decrease the input level. If you’re inputting sound via the Guitar/mic input jack, you should also check the setting of the Input select switch. 73 UA-4FXCW_e.book 74 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Troubleshooting Noise may be entering via the line inputs or mic inputs. If a MIDI sound module with a USB connector is connected via USB to the same computer as the UA-4FX, and the output of the MIDI sound module is connected to the input jacks of the UA-4FX, noise from the computer may be heard via the MIDI sound module from the UA-4FX. In this case, you can either connect the MIDI sound module and UA-4FX in parallel via a self-powered hub, or connect the MIDI sound module in series or via a MIDI. Could two or more audio devices (such as the UA-4FX and a mixer) be connected to your computer? Try connecting only one UA-4FX to your computer. Check whether the noise disappears when only one UA-4FX is connected. In some cases, noise may occur if you connect numerous audio devices to your computer. If so, connect only the UA-4FX to your computer. Playback 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. 57). 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. 62) 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. 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. ➝ “System “Performance” settings (Windows)” (p. 63) Do the sample rate settings match? The sample rate setting of your software must match the sample rate setting of the UA-4FX itself. * After changing the sample rate setting of the UA-4FX itself, you must close all software that uses the UA-4FX, disconnect the UA-4FX’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 in the taskbar, that program is still running. Close all unneeded software that’s shown in the taskbar. 74 UA-4FXCW_e.book 75 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Troubleshooting 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. 57) 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-4FX to a USB hub? Try connecting the UA-4FX 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-4FX. Some commercially available USB cables do not meet the requirements of the USB standard, and this may prevent the UA-4FX from operating correctly. Could you have updated the Mac OS X software while UA-4FX was connected? It has been found that clicks or pops can occur if you performed a Mac OS X software update while the UA-4FX 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-4FX, disconnect the microphone or guitar and turn the input sensitivity knob all the way to the left to lower the input level. 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-4FX’s input volume to adjust the input level. If your software is able to adjust the input level, check its input level setting. 75 UA-4FXCW_e.book 76 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Troubleshooting Can’t play or record Was the driver installed correctly? Driver installation may have failed. Reinstall the driver. ➝ “Reinstalling the driver” (p. 60) Could the UA-4FX’s sample rate be set to 96 kHz? If you’re using the UA-4FX at 96 kHz, you can’t play and record simultaneously. To perform playback, set the Sampling frequency select switch to 96 PLAY. To record, set the Sampling frequency select switch to 96 REC. Do the sample rate settings match? The sample rate setting of your software must match the sample rate setting of the UA-4FX itself. * After changing the sample rate setting of the UA-4FX itself, you must close all software that uses the UA-4FX, disconnect the UA-4FX’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-4FX as the input/output device. • Windows Vista: ➝ “Input/output device settings” (p. 19) • Windows XP: ➝ “Input/output device settings” (p. 23) • Mac OSX: ➝ “Audio input/output device settings” (p. 26), “MIDI input/output device settings” (p. 27) Could the UA-4FX be in use by other software? Close all software that’s currently running, disconnect the UA-4FX’s USB cable, and then reconnect it. If this does not solve the problem, reinstall the driver. ➝ “Reinstalling the driver” (p. 60) Could you have been using Dolby DIGITAL or DTS Audio digital output? (Windows) In order to record or play back conventional audio after using Dolby DIGITAL or DTS Audio digital output, you must first close the application that was previously employing digital output. If this does not solve the problem, disable S/PDIF Pass-Through as described in “Driver settings” (p. 57). Could the computer to which the UA-4FX is connected have entered standby (suspend) mode, hibernate mode, or sleep mode? Close all software that uses the UA-4FX, disconnect the UA-4FX’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-4FX? Close all software that uses the UA-4FX, disconnect the UA-4FX’s USB cable, and then reconnect it. If this does not solve the problem, restart your computer. Could the UA-4FX have been connected when the computer started up? On some computers, the UA-4FX may be unusable if it is already connected when the computer starts up. Start up your computer, and then connect the UA-4FX. 76 UA-4FXCW_e.book 77 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Troubleshooting 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 correctly? 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 Recording source select switch set to “DIGITAL”? If you want to digitally capture audio data from a CD or MD into your computer, set the Recording source select switch to DIGITAL. Could the digital audio data contain SCMS flags? The UA-4FX 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-4FX 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-4FX’s sample rate setting match the sample rate setting of the digital device from which you’re trying to record? Set the UA-4FX to the same sample rate as the device from which you’re recording. If you switch the UA-4FX’s sample rate, you must disconnect the UA-4FX’s USB cable from the computer, and then reconnect it in order to make the new setting take effect. Can’t use 5.1 ch surround playback 5.1 surround playback is supported only in Windows. Are you using Advanced mode? You must use Advanced mode in order to enjoy 5.1 ch surround playback. To do so, you will need to turn the UA-4FX’s ADVANCED (mode select) switch ON, and install the driver. Is the Sampling frequency select switch at 48 kHz? Set the Sampling frequency select switch to 48 kHz. Are you using WinDVD? If you’re using WinDVD, you must use WinDVD version 8 or later. We recommend that you use the most recent version with the latest update. Have you made settings for using 5.1 channel digital output? (Windows Vista) ➝ “Settings for using 5.1 channel digital output (Windows Vista)” (p. 57) Have you set the audio input/output destination settings correctly? Specify the UA-4FX as the audio input/output destination. • Windows Vista: ➝ “Input/output device settings” (p. 19) • Windows XP: ➝ “Input/output device settings” (p. 23) 77 UA-4FXCW_e.book 78 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Troubleshooting Can’t record or play MIDI Is the ADVANCED (mode select) switch turned ON? MIDI recording and playback is not possible if the ADVANCED (mode select) switch is OFF. 78 UA-4FXCW_e.book 79 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Specifications UA-4FX: USB Audio Interface Number of Audio Record/ Playback Channels Record: 1 pair of stereo Playback: 1 pair of stereo Full duplex (Except 96 kHz) Signal Processing PC Interface: 24 bits AD/DA Conversion:24 bits (linear) Internal Processing:32 bits (Effect processing) Sampling Frequency Digital Output: 44.1/48/96 kHz Digital Input: 44.1/48/96 kHz AD/DA Conversion: 44.1/48/96 kHz * Advanced (mode select) switch = OFF: 44.1 kHz only Frequency Response 96.0 kHz 48.0 kHz 44.1 kHz Nominal Input Level Line input jacks: Mic input jack (XLR): Mic input jack (except XLR): Guitar input jack: Nominal Output Level Line output jacks: Residual Noise Level (input terminated with 1 k ohms, MAIN VOLUME: 0 dB, Monitor: OFF, IHF-A typ.) -105 dBu or less (SN ratio: 108 dB, typ.) Interface USB Digital Input/Output: Optical type conforms to IEC60958 consumer format: PCM/AC3 Effects 1. Mastering Noise Suppressor/Enhancer/Multi-band Compressor-Limiter 2. Listening Center Cancel/High Boost/Low Boost/Reverb 3. Performance Voice-change/Amp-Simulator and Distortion/Chorus/Delay 4. Tube-amp simulator Tube-Amp-Simulator/Multi-band Compressor-Limiter Connectors Line input jacks (L, R) (RCA phono type) Mic input jack (XLR type, balanced, phantom power +48 V) Mic input jack (Miniature phone type, plug-in powered) Guitar/mic input jack (1/4 inch phone type) Line output jacks (L, R) (RCA phono type) Headphones jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type) Digital input connector (Optical type) Digital output connector (Optical type) USB connector (USB Type B) MIDI connector (IN/OUT) Power Supply Supplied from the computer Current Draw 360 mA Dimensions 171.0 (W) x 126.8 (D) x 43.6 (H) mm 6-3/4 (W) x 5 (D) x 1-3/4 (H) inches Weight 335 g / 12 oz Accessories Owner’s Manual USB cable Driver CD-ROM Cakewalk Production Plus Pack CD-ROM Licence agreements 20 Hz to 40 kHz (+1 dB/-2 dB) 20 Hz to 22 kHz (+1 dB/-1 dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+1 dB/-1 dB) -10 dBu -45 to -12 dBu -45 dBu -30 dBu -10 dBu * (0 dBu = 0.775 V rms) * The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual. * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice. 79 UA-4FXCW_e.book 80 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 UA-4FX Block Diagram When the Recording source select switch is set to ANALOG fig.block-analog_e USB connector USB CODEC USB indicator Digital output connector (optical) Line output volume Line input jacks Effects CAPTURE Input monitor switch Effects PLAYBACK Headphone jack Line output jacks Guitar/mic input jack Mic input jack (plug-in powered mic) Input level indicators Mic input jack (XLR type) Output level indicators When the Recording source select switch is set to DIGITAL fig.block-digital_e USB connector USB indicator USB CODEC Digital output connector (optical) Line output volume Digital input connector (optical) Effects CAPTURE Effects PLAYBACK Input Monitor switch Headphone jack Line output jacks Output level indicators When the Recording source select switch is set to LOOP-BACK fig.block-loop_e USB connector USB indicator USB CODEC Digital output connector (optical) Line output volume Effects CAPTURE / PLAYBACK Headphone jack Line output jacks Output level indicators 80 UA-4FXCW_e.book 81 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 Index A AMP/DRIVE ....................................................... 54 ANALOG ............................................................ 11 ASIO .................................................................. 58 B Block Diagram .................................................. 80 BRIGHT .............................................................. 46 C CENTER CANCEL ............................................... CHORUS ............................................................ COMP-LEVEL ..................................................... COMP-THR ........................................................ COSM ................................................................ 52 54 46 46 46 D DELAY ............................................................... DIGITAL ............................................................. Driver ................................................................ Driver Signing Options Settings ....................... 54 11 16 59 E Effect knob ........................................................ 45 Effect variation button ...................................... 45 Effects ......................................................... 42, 45 ENHANCER ........................................................ 49 F LOOP-BACK ....................................................... 11 LOW BOOST ...................................................... 52 M Macintosh ......................................................... 25 MASTER ............................................................. 49 MASTER-Hi ........................................................ 49 MASTERING ................................................. 42, 49 MASTER-Lo ........................................................ 49 N NOISE SUP P PERFORM .......................................................... Performance ..................................................... Phantom power switch ..................................... Playback ............................................................ Recording ......................................................... 44 Recording source select switch ............................................ 32, 34–35, 37, 39–40 REVERB .............................................................. 52 S Sampling frequency select switch ................................................... 32, 34–36, 38, 40 Standard driver mode ....................................... 66 T G U ............................ 37, 39 H HIGH BOOST 42 54 39 44 R FAT & WARM ..................................................... 46 FX VOICE ........................................................... 54 Guitar/mic input volume ......................................................... 49 Tube simulator button ...................................... 45 Uninstall the driver Macintosh .................................................. 61 Windows ..................................................... 52 .................................................... 60 V I Input select switch ............................................ 37 Input/output level indicator ............................. 32 Installing the driver Macintosh .................................................. 25 ........................................... 17 Windows XP ............................................... 21 iTunes ............................................................... 26 Windows Vista L LISTENING Vacuum tube (TUBE) amp simulator ................. 42 Virtual Sound Canvas DXi ................................. 65 W Windows Media Player Windows Vista ............................................ 19 Windows XP ............................................... 23 Windows Vista .................................................. 17 Windows XP ...................................................... 21 ................................................... 42, 52 81 UA-4FXCW_e.book 82 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 For EU Countries For China UA-4FXCW_e.book 83 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 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 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. 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 numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel 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 Model Name : Type of Equipment : Responsible Party : Address : Telephone : UA-4FXCW USB Audio Interface Cakewalk Inc. 268 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210 (617) 423-9004 UA-4FXCW_e.book 84 ページ ２００９年４月２４日 金曜日 午前１０時４８分 * 5 1 0 0 0 0 7 0 1 1 - 0 1 *
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