EDIROL UM-1EX User Guide
Owner’s Manual
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the UM-1EX USB MIDI Interface.
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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT
SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 2; p. 4). 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.
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Copyright © 2005 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form
without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
USING THE UNIT SAFELY
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.
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• Before using this unit, make sure to read
the instructions below, and the Owner’s
Manual.
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• Do not open (or modify in any way) the
unit.
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• 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 “Information” page.
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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 powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
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• Never use or store the unit in places that
are:
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g.,
direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle,
near a heating duct, on top of heatgenerating equipment); or are
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet
floors); or are
• Humid; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration.
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• 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.
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• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable
material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind
(water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the
unit.
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• Immediately disconnect the USB cable, and
request servicing by your retailer, the
nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the
“Information” page when:
• If smoke or unusual odor occurs
• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has
been spilled onto the unit; or
• 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.
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• 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.
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• Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy
objects on the unit.
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• Disconnect all cords coming from external
devices before moving the unit.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
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In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2 and 3, please read and
observe the following:
Placement
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• This device may interfere with radio and
television reception. Do not use this device in the
vicinity of such receivers.
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• 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.
354a
• 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.
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• 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.
Maintenance
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• 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.
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• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents
of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.
Additional Precautions
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep
the unit’s volume at reasonable levels (especially
when it is late at night).
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• When you need to transport the unit, pack it in
shock-absorbent material. Transporting the unit
without doing so can cause it to become
scratched or damaged, and could lead to
malfunction.
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Handling CD-ROMs
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• 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.
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* Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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* The screen shots in this document are used in compliance with the guidelines of the Microsoft Corporation.
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* Windows® is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows® operating system.”
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* Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
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* Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
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* All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
owners.
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* OMS is a registered trademark of Opcode Systems, Inc.
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* FreeMIDI is a trademark of Mark of the Unicorn, Inc.
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Contents of the Package
The UM-1EX includes the following items. When you open the package, first make sure that
all items are included. If any are missing, contact the dealer where you purchased the UM1EX.
USB MIDI Interface UM-1EX
CD-ROM
This contains drivers for use with the UM-1EX.
Owner’s Manual
This is the manual you are reading. Please keep it on hand for reference.
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Contents
Names of Things and What They Do................................................................... 8
Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) ..................................... 10
About the Driver Modes................................................................................................................ 10
Installing the Driver........................................................................................................................ 11
Windows XP/2000 users...................................................................................................... 11
Windows Me/98 users ......................................................................................................... 16
Setting the Driver............................................................................................................................ 17
Windows XP users ................................................................................................................17
Windows 2000/Me users ..................................................................................................... 18
Windows 98 users ................................................................................................................. 19
Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh) ................................... 20
About the Driver Modes................................................................................................................ 20
Driver Installation and Settings.................................................................................................... 20
Mac OS X users ......................................................................................................................21
Mac OS 9 users....................................................................................................................... 25
Basic Use............................................................................................................. 32
Basic Connections and MIDI Flow ............................................................................................... 32
Transmitting MIDI messages
from a MIDI keyboard or digital piano to the sequencer software ............................... 32
Transmitting MIDI Messages
from the sequencer software to a MIDI sound module or digital piano....................... 33
Transmitting MIDI messages
from a MIDI Keyboard or other device to a MIDI sound module................................. 34
Appendices.......................................................................................................... 36
About Standard Driver Mode ....................................................................................................... 36
Installation of the standard driver ......................................................................................36
Standard driver settings .......................................................................................................36
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................. 37
Main Specifications ............................................................................................ 46
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Names of Things and What They Do
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1
2
USB Cable
1
Use this when connecting the UM-1EX to your computer.
2
USB Indicator
This will light when you’ve connected the UM-1EX to your computer and your computer has
detected the UM-1EX.
In order for your computer to detect the UM-1EX, you must install the driver and make settings.
(→“Getting Connected and Installing Drivers” Windows
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ADVANCED (mode select) Switch
This switches the operating mode.
* Standard driver mode supports only Windows XP SP2 or later, and Mac OS X.
If you are using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP or XP SP1, or if you are using Mac OS 9, you must
turn the ADVANCED (mode select) Switch ON before you connect the UM-1EX to your
computer.
ON
(Advanced mode)
OFF
(Standard driver mode)
This mode utilizes the UM-1EX’s special, advanced MIDI driver.
This advanced driver uses *FPT technology for rapid, high-performance
MIDI transmissions.
We recommend use of this mode.
This mode uses the standard MIDI driver included with the OS.
Use this if you do not have the special driver installed.
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5
7
(p. 10) /
Macintosh
(p. 20))
*FPT=Fast Processing Technology of MIDI Transmission
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6
8
4
THRU Switch
Selects the destination to which the MIDI messages that flow in through the UM-1EX’s MIDI IN
cable are to output.
■THRU switch ON/OFF setting
You can use the THRU switch to switch the destination device for MIDI messages from the MIDI
keyboard or digital piano connected to the MIDI IN cable. There is no need to change any cable
connections.
Switch Setting MIDI Message Destination Device
OFF
ON
fig.connect-change_e
* Don’t change the setting of the THRU switch while playback is in progress. Doing so will cause MIDI
errors.
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MIDI OUT Indicator
If the THRU switch is OFF, this lights when MIDI messages from the computer are being
transmitted.
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MIDI OUT Cable (CONNECT TO MIDI IN)
Connect this to the MIDI IN connector of the device (such as a sound
module) that is to be employed by your computer for playing music.
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MIDI IN Indicator
If the THRU switch is OFF, this lights when MIDI messages from the
device connected to MIDI IN are being received.
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MIDI IN Cable (CONNECT TO MIDI OUT)
Connect this to the MIDI OUT connector of the device (such as a MIDI
keyboard) that will be transmitting MIDI messages to your computer.
MIDI messages flowing in through the UM-1EX’s MIDI IN cable are routed to the
computer (sequencer software).
MIDI messages flowing in through the UM-1EX’s MIDI IN cable are output from
the UM-1EX’s MIDI OUT cable. If you are not using sequencer software with your
performances, set this to ON.
MIDI Message Flow (THRU OFF)
MIDI Message Flow (THRU ON)
MIDI Message Flow
MIDI Message Flow
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Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows)
About the Driver Modes
What is a driver?
A
“driver”
is software that transfers data between the UM-1EX and application software running
on your computer, when your computer and the UM-1EX are connected. The driver sends data
from your application to the UM-1EX, and from the UM-1EX to your application.
About the driver modes
The UM-1EX has two operating modes,
different driver is used by each mode.
* Standard driver mode supports only Windows XP SP2 or later.
If you are using Windows 98/Me/2000/ XP or XP SP1, you must turn the ADVANCED (mode
select) Switch ON before you connect the UM-1EX to your computer.
This mode utilizes the UM-1EX’s special, advanced MIDI driver.
ON
(Advanced mode)
OFF
(Standard driver mode)
This advanced driver uses *FPT technology for rapid, high-performance MIDI transmissions.
We recommend use of this mode.
(→
This mode uses the standard MIDI driver included with the OS.
Use this if you do not have the special driver installed.
(→
Advanced mode
“Installing the Driver”
“Installation of the standard driver”
and
Standard driver mode
(p. 11))
*FPT = Fast Processing Technology for MIDI Transmission
, and a
(p. 36))
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Installing the Driver
Operation of the UM-1EX
The installation procedure will differ depending on your system.
Please proceed to one of the following sections, depending on the system you use.
• Windows XP/2000 users.......................................................................................... p. 11
• Windows Me/98 users .............................................................................................p. 16
Steps to be performed on the UM-1EX itself are marked by a symbol.
Windows XP/2000 users
1.
With the UM-1EX left unconnected, start up Windows.
Do not connect the UM-1EX to the computer until you reach Step 13 (p. 13).
* Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used).
* Log onto Windows using a user name that has administrative privileges (such as Administrator).
2.
Open the
System Properties
Windows XP:
1.
Click the Windows
2.
In
“Pick a category,”
3.
In
“or pick a Control Panel icon,”
Depending on your setup, the
view). If so, double-click the
Windows 2000:
1.
Click the Windows
Panel
.
2.
In
Control Panel
3.
4.
Hardware
Click the
The
Driver Signing Options
In the
Driver Signing Options
If the current setting is “Warn” or “Block,” change this to
installing the driver, change it back to the original setting.
dialog box.
start
menu, and from the menu, select
click
“Performance and Maintenance.”
click the
System
System
Start
menu, and from the menu that appears, select
, double-click the
tab, then click
[Driver Signing]
dialog box will open.
dialog box, select
System
icon may appear directly in the
icon.
System
icon.
.
“Ignore,”
Control Panel
icon.
then click
“Ignore.”
.
Control Panel
Settings
[OK]
.
Then, when you’ve finished
|
Control
(Classic
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5.
Click
[OK]
6.
7.
* If the message
8.
9.
* The drive name is
10.
11.
12. Set the UM-1EX’s ADVANCED (mode select) Switch to ON.
* The driver cannot be installed by means of the following procedure if the switch is set to OFF.
to close the
Exit all currently running software (applications).
Also close any currently open windows. If you are using virus checking or similar software, you
must exit all of these programs as well.
Prepare the CD-ROM.
Insert the CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
connect a device with this kind of file”
From the Windows
In the
Open
D: \Driver\XP2k\setup.exe
name for your CD-ROM drive.
The
Driver Setup
Click
[Next]
To begin the installation, click
Windows XP:
If
“Driver Signing Options”
an
“!”
or
[Continue Anyway]
and repeat the driver installation from step 1.
Windows 2000:
If
“Driver Signing Options”
indicating “Digital Signature Not Found” will appear. If a [Yes] button is displayed, click
[Yes] to proceed with the installation. If you are unable to continue, click [OK] and repeat the
driver installation from step 1.
The “Setup is now ready to install the drivers” dialog box will appear.
Now you are ready to install the driver.
Operation of the UM-1EX
If you are using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP or XP SP1, you must turn the ADVANCED (mode
select) Switch ON before you connect the UM-1EX to your computer.
System Properties
“Windows can perform the same action each time you insert a disk or
start
field of the
.
“x”
menu, choose
“Run...”
“D:”
in the example shown here, but may be different on your system. Use the drive
dialog box will appears.
[Next]
symbol will appear. If a
to proceed with the installation. If you are unable to continue, click
dialog box.
appears,
[Cancel]
Run...
dialog box, type the following and click
once again. Installation will begin.
in step 4 is set to anything other than
[Continue Anyway]
in step 4 is set to anything other than
.
button is displayed, click
[OK]
.
“Ignore,”
a dialog box with
“Ignore,” a dialog box
[OK]
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Operation of the UM-1EX
13.
A message of
* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after connecting the UM-
1EX is required before the unit will operate normally.
Windows XP:
1.
The
Found New Hardware Wizard
If the message
and then click
2.
Make sure that
automatically (Recommended)”
If
“Driver Signing Options”
an
“!”
symbol will appear. Click
Windows 2000:
If
“Driver Signing Options”
indicating
installation.
14.
The
Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard
[Finish]
Click
15.
In the
Driver Setup
This completes driver installation.
If the
Change System Settings
automatically.
* If you changed the
after Windows has restarted.
Next, in order to ensure that MIDI processing occurs smoothly, you need to make settings so that
Background Services is given priority.
(➔
“Giving priority to Background Services” (p. 14))
Connect the UM-1EX to your computer.
“Found New Hardware”
“Connect to Windows Update to search for software?”
[Next]
.
“EDIROL UM-1”
“Digital Signature Not Found”
.
dialog box, click
“Driver Signing Options”
will appear. Please wait.
dialog box will appear.
is indicated. Then, choose
and click
in step 4 is set to anything other than
in step 4 is set to anything other than
dialog box appears, click
[Next]
[Continue Anyway]
will appear. Click
[Close]
.
setting (step 4 on p. 11), restore the original settings
“Install the software
.
to proceed with the installation.
[Yes]
dialog box will appear.
[Yes]
. Windows will restart
appears, choose
“Ignore,”
a dialog box with
“Ignore,”
a dialog box
to proceed with the
“No”
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Giving priority to Background Services
■
To ensure that MIDI data is handled smoothly, proceed as follows to make this setting.
Windows XP:
1.
Open the
System Properties
1.
From the Windows
2.
In
“Pick a category,”
3.
In
“or Pick a Control Panel icon,”
Depending on your setup, the
view). If so, double-click the
2.
Click the
3.
4.
5.
6.
Advanced
In the right side of the
The
Performance Options
Click the
Advanced
In the
Processor scheduling
“Background services,”
In the
System Properties
The
System Properties
Next, you’ll make the driver settings. (➔ “Setting the Driver” (p. 17))
dialog box.
start
menu, choose
click
“Performance and Maintenance.”
click the
System
icon may appear directly in the
System
tab.
Performance
dialog box will open.
tab.
and click
dialog box, click
dialog box will close.
area, click
area, choose
[OK]
icon.
.I
Control Panel
System
[Settings]
[OK]
.
.
icon.
.
Control Panel
(Classic
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Windows 2000:
1.
Click the Windows
Panel
.
2.
In
Control Panel
3.
Click the
4.
At the right of the
The
Performance Options
fig.back2000
5.
In the
Application response
“Background services”
6.
Click
[OK]
The
System Properties
Next, you’ll make the driver settings. (➔
Advanced
to close the
Start
button, and from the menu that appears, select
, double-click the
tab.
Performance
dialog box will appear.
field, choose
and click
System Properties
dialog box will close.
System
field, click
[OK]
.
“Setting the Driver”
icon.
[Performance Options]
dialog box.
(p. 17))
.
Settings
|
Control
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Windows Me/98 users
1.
With the UM-1EX left unconnected, start up Windows.
Do not connect the UM-1EX to the computer until you reach Step 9.
2.
Exit all currently running software.
Also close any open windows. If you are using virus checking or similar software, be sure to exit it
as well.
3.
Prepare the CD-ROM.
Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
4.
Click the Windows
The
“Run...”
5.
In the dialog box that appears, input the following into the
D: \Driver\Me98\Setup.exe
* The drive name is
name for your CD-ROM drive.
6.
The
Driver Setup
7.
To begin the installation, click
The
“Setup is now ready to install the drivers”
Now you are ready to install the driver.
Operation of the UM-1EX
8.
* The driver cannot be installed by means of the following procedure if the switch is set to OFF.
If you are using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP or XP SP1, you must turn the ADVANCED (mode
select) Switch ON before you connect the UM-1EX to your computer.
Operation of the UM-1EX
9.
A message of
* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after connecting the UM-
1EX is required before the unit will operate normally.
10.
In the
Driver Setup
Next, you’ll make the driver settings. (➔
Start
dialog box will appear.
menu. From the menu that appears, select
“D:”
in the example shown here, but may be different on your system. Use the drive
dialog box will appears. Click
“Found New Hardware”
[Next]
once again. Installation will begin.
Set the UM-1EX’s
Connect the UM-1EX to your computer.
dialog box, click
ADVANCED (mode select) Switch
will appear. Please wait.
[Close]
“Setting the Driver”
“Open”
[Next]
.
dialog box will appear.
.
Run...
field, and click
(p. 17))
.
[OK]
to the ON position.
.
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