Roland UA-1G User Manual
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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.
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 eects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic animals
or pets.
ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
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• Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit.
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003
• 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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• 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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About the Symbols
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or
warnings.The specic 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 specic 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 specic 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.
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• 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.
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
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• 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.
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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 turn the power off, 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
Power Supply
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• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off
the power to all units. This will help prevent
malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other
devices.
Placement
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• 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.
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• This device may interfere with radio and television
reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such
receivers.
352b
• 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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• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the
contents of data that was stored on a storage device
(e.g., hard disk) once it has been lost. Roland
Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss
of data.
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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. 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).
559a
• 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.
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• 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.
Handling CD-ROMs
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• Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside
(encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CDROM discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs
clean using a commercially available CD cleaner.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
Copyright
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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* Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista 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, Macintosh and Mac OS are registered
trademarks of Apple Inc.
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* ASIO is a registered trademark of Steinberg Media
Technologies GmbH.
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* 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.
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* All product names mentioned in this document are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
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Contents
Check the contents of the package ............................................... 8
Names of things and what they do................................................ 9
Front panel .......................................................................................................................................................9
Side panels .....................................................................................................................................................10
Rear panel .......................................................................................................................................................13
Driver installation and settings ...................................................15
Windows Vista users ...................................................................................................................................16
Installing the driver........................................................................................................................16
Input/output device settings .....................................................................................................19
Windows XP users........................................................................................................................................ 20
Installing the driver........................................................................................................................20
Input/output device settings .....................................................................................................23
Macintosh users............................................................................................................................................25
Installing the driver........................................................................................................................25
Input/output device settings .....................................................................................................26
Verifying that you hear sound................................................................................................................. 28
Connecting your audio playback system ..............................................................................28
Playing back the sample data....................................................................................................29
Basic operation .............................................................................31
Listening to playback from your computer........................................................................................31
Recording a mic............................................................................................................................................32
Recording a guitar .......................................................................................................................................34
Recording audio from a cassette tape or record ..............................................................................35
Recording digital audio from your computer to a digital device...............................................37
Recording digital audio from a CD/MD/DAT .....................................................................................38
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................40
Problems when installing the USB driver............................................................................................40
Problems when using the UA-1G...........................................................................................................44
Removing the driver ...................................................................................................................................51
Appendices....................................................................................53
About standard driver mode ...................................................................................................................53
Driver settings ...............................................................................................................................................54
Main specifications .......................................................................57
Index ..............................................................................................58
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Check the contents of the package
The UA-1G contains the following items. As soon as you open the package, check that all of
these items are present. If anything is missing, please contact your dealer.
UA-1G
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“UA-1G CD-ROM” driver CD-ROM
This contains the drivers needed to use the UA-1G.
SONAR LE CD-ROM (for Windows)
* Do not touch or scratch the underside (recording surface) of the disc. Doing so may make the data
unreadable. If the disc becomes dirty, clean it using a commercially available CD cleaner.
* Be sure to read the Readme file on the CD-ROM. Any last-minute information will be included in this file.
* Do not play back the CD-ROM in a conventional audio CD player. Doing so will produce sound at a high
volume, which may damage your speakers or your hearing.
Owner’s manual
This is the document you’re reading now. Keep it at hand for reference when needed.
Other items you may need to provide
• An external amp, speakers, or headphones needed to hear the audio produced from the UA-1G are
not included. Also not included are a mic, MD recorder, DAT recorder, or other audio source for
inputting to the UA-1G. You’ll need to provide these items if necessary.
• Cables for connecting the UA-1G to your audio equipment are not provided. You’ll need to provide
these separately.
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Names of things and what they do
Front panel
You’ll need to install the driver before you connect the UA-1G to your computer for the first time.
Install the driver using the procedure described in “Driver installation and settings” (p. 15).
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USB Cable
Connect this to a USB connector on your computer so that audio
signals can be transferred between the UA-1G and your computer.
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2
USB Indicator
After you connect the UA-1G to your computer, this indicator will
light when your computer detects the UA-1G.
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[INPUT LEVEL] Knob
2
This adjusts the volume of the audio being input from the mic input
jack, INPUT jacks, or GUITAR/MIC jack.
4
IN Indicator
This will blink in time with the sound if an audio signal is being input
via the mic input jack, INPUT jacks, or GUITAR/MIC jack.
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4
5
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5
PEAK Indicator
This will light if the audio input signal exceeds the allowable level.
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OUT Indicator
This will blink in time with the sound if an audio signal is being
output from the OUTPUT jacks or the PHONES/DIGITAL OUT jack.
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Names of things and what they do
Side panels
Left side
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[ADVANCED DRIVER] (mode select) Switch
This switches the operation mode between advanced mode (ON) and standard driver mode
(OFF).
Normally, you can leave this set to advanced mode (ON).
* If you’ve changed the setting of this switch, disconnect the UA-1G’s USB cable from your
ON (Advanced mode)This mode uses the dedicated driver. Using the dedicated driver lets you play and record audio with high quality and stable timing.
computer and then reconnect it.
ON (Advanced mode)
OFF (Standard driver mode)
This mode uses the dedicated driver.
Using the dedicated driver lets you play and record audio with high
quality and stable timing.
This mode uses the standard driver provided by your computer’s
operating system.
This is convenient when you don’t have the dedicated driver at hand, or
when you’re unable to install the dedicated driver.
However, the following limitations will apply.
• The 96 kHz sampling frequency is not supported.
• The audio signal will have a 16-bit resolution.
• The ASIO driver is not supported.
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[PHONES VOLUME] Dial
This adjusts the volume of the headphone signal that is output from the PHONES/DIGITAL
OUT jack.
* The volume that is output from the digital output and the OUTPUT jacks cannot be
adjusted.
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PHONES/DIGITAL OUT Jack
This is a dual-purpose jack for headphone output and digital output.
• You can connect headphones to this jack. Even if headphones are connected, sound will still be
output from the OUTPUT jacks.
• Connect an optical mini cable to this jack if you want to output a digital audio signal to a digital
recorder or speakers that have a digital input connector.
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MIC (PLUG-IN POWERED) / DIGITAL IN Jack
This is a dual-purpose input jack for connecting a condenser mic or a digital input source.
• A miniature condenser mic that requires a power supply, such as used with computers, can be
connected here. This jack supplies 5V of power.
* You must use a monaural mic that supports plug-in power. Use the [INPUT LEVEL] knob to
adjust the volume.
• Connect an optical mini cable to this jack if you want to input a digital audio signal from a
digital audio device.
* You can’t adjust the volume of the digital input.
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[GUITAR/MIC] Switch
Set this to the GUITAR position if you’ve connected a guitar to the GUITAR/MIC jack, or to MIC
if you’ve connected a dynamic mic. This switch changes the input level and impedance of the
GUITAR/MIC jack.
Names of things and what they do
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GUITAR/MIC Jack
Connect a guitar or a monaural dynamic mic to this 1/4” phone jack.
Use the [INPUT LEVEL] knob to adjust the volume.
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Names of things and what they do
Right side
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INPUT Jacks
Connect these if you want to input audio signals from an audio device.
Use the [INPUT LEVEL] knob to adjust the volume of the input signal.
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OUTPUT Jacks
Connect these to the input jacks of your audio system, such as amplified speakers or a stereo
set.
* The volume that is output from these jacks cannot be adjusted on the UA-1G. You’ll need to
adjust the volume on the audio device to which the UA-1G is connected.
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Rear panel
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Setting Switches
These are miniature switches that you can move upward or downward when you want to
change various settings.
For the default settings, all switches are placed in the downward position.
Names of things and what they do
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● [SAMPLE RATE] Switches
BA
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This sets the sample rate used when recording or playing audio signals.
* If you’ve changed the sample rate, disconnect the UA-1G’s USB cable from your
computer and then reconnect it.
* Set the [SAMPLE RATE] switch to the same sample rate as that used by the
connected digital device.
44.1 kHz Switch A Down, Switch B Down Record/play at 44.1 kHz
32 kHz Switch A Down, Switch B Up Record/play at 32 kHz
48 kHz Switch A Up, Switch B Down Record/play at 48 kHz
96 kHz Switch A Up, Switch B Up Record or play at 96 kHz
● [96 kHz MODE] Switch
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When the sample rate setting is 96 kHz, the UA-1G can either record or play back (not
both). Use this switch to choose the desired operation (recording or playback).
* If you’ve changed this setting, disconnect the UA-1G’s USB cable from your
computer and then reconnect it.
* If you've changed this setting, disconnect the UA-1G's USB cable from your computer and then reconnect it.
PLAY
REC Switch Up
Switch
Down
Playback can be performed.
* It will not be possible to record.
Recording can be performed.
* It will not be possible to play back sound from your
computer.
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Names of things and what they do
● [INPUT MONITOR] Switch
These are miniature switches that you can move upward or downward when you want to change various settings.
This specifies whether the audio signal received at the GUITAR/MIC jack, the MIC
(PLUG-IN POWERED) / DIGITAL IN jack, and INPUT jacks will be output from the
PHONES/DIGITAL OUT jack and the OUTPUT jacks.
ONSwitch DownThe audio input signal will be output directly from the PHONES/DIGITAL OUT jack and the OUTPUT jacks.
ON
AUTO
(OFF)
* If the [REC SOURCE] switch (P.14) is set to DIGITAL, the PHONES/DIGITAL OUT jack
and OUTPUT jacks will output the audio that was received in digital form at the MIC
(PLUG-IN POWERED) / DIGITAL IN jack, regardless of the setting of this switch.
● [REC SOURCE] Switch
This selects the audio input signal that will be sent via USB to your computer.
ANALOG
DIGITAL Switch Up
Switch
Down
Switch Up
Switch
Down
The audio input signal will be output directly from the
PHONES/DIGITAL OUT jack and the OUTPUT jacks.
Use this setting if you don’t want the audio input signal to
be output directly from the PHONES/DIGITAL OUT jack
and the OUTPUT jacks.
If you’re using ASIO 2.0 compatible software, you’ll be able
to switch the setting on/off from your software.
The analog audio signal received from the GUITAR/MIC
jack, MIC (PLUG-IN POWERED) / DIGITAL IN jack, and INPUT
jacks will be sent to your computer.
The digital audio signal received from the MIC (PLUG-IN
POWERED) / DIGITAL IN jack will be s ent t o you r comp uter .
* If no input signal is being received at the MIC (PLUG-IN
POWERED) / DIGITAL IN jack, the audio signal being
output from your computer via USB will pass through
the UA-1G and return to the computer.
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* If the [REC SOURCE] switch is set to DIGITAL and a digital audio signal is being
input to the MIC (PLUG-IN POWERED) / DIGITAL IN jack, it will not be possible to
play back audio data from your computer.
Driver installation and settings
The installation procedure and the settings will differ depending on your system. To perform
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the installation and make settings, follow the three steps listed below for your system.
What is a driver?
A driver is software that transfers data between the UA-1G and the application software on
your computer when the UA-1G is connected to your computer. The driver sends data from
your application software to the UA-1G, and routes data from the UA-1G to your application
software.
If you want to use the UA-1G in Standard driver mode, refer to “Installing the standard driver”
(p. 53).
Install the
1.
driver
Input/output
2.
device settings
Verifying that you
3.
hear sound
Windows
Vista
P.16
P.19
P.28
Windows XP
P.20
P.23
P. 2 8
Mac OS X
P.25
P. 2 6
P.28
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Driver installation and settings
Windows Vista users
Steps to be performed on the UA-1G itself are marked by a symbol.
Do not connect the UA-1G to your computer until you are directed to do so.
Installing the driver
1. Start up Windows without the UA-1G connected.
* Disconnect all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and/or USB mouse (if used).
2. Close all currently running software.
3. Insert the included “UA-1G CD-ROM” into your CD-ROM drive.
* If the auto-play dialog appears, click “Open folder to see 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].
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Operation of the UA-1G
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Driver installation and settings
6. The screen will indicate “UA-1G Driver will be installed on your computer.”
Click [Next].
* If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message.
7. To begin the installation, click [Next] once again.
Installation will begin.
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If a dialog box related to Windows security appears, click [Install].
The screen will indicate “Ready to install the driver.”
* If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message.
Operation of the UA-1G
8. Set the UA-1G’s [ADVANCED DRIVER] switch to the ON position.
* If the [ADVANCED DRIVER] switch is set to OFF, the installation will not take place as
described in the following procedure.
[ADVANCED DRIVER]
Switch ON
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Driver installation and settings
9. Connect the UA-1G to your computer.
Operation of the UA-1G
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* 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.
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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 UA-1G Driver Setup dialog box.
Connect to a USB
connector of your
computer
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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-1G.
Input/output device settings
In order to use the UA-1G with your software, you’ll need to select the UA-1G as the audio input/
MIDI OUT device
Settings when using the UA-1G in Windows Media Player
output device. For details on how to do this, refer to the documentation for your software.
Audio output device OUT (UA-1G)
Audio input device IN (UA-1G)
* If you’re using ASIO compatible software, select the UA-1G in the ASIO settings of your
software.
* If you’re unable to select the UA-1G as the audio input/output device in your software, it
may be that a problem has occurred. Refer to “Troubleshooting” (p. 40).
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-1G as the system default playback device so that it can be used
with Windows Media Player.
* In a later step, you’ll use Windows Media Player to play back sample data. Be sure to make
the settings described below.
1. Open the Control Panel, click the Hardware and Sound and click Sound.
* If you’re using the Classic view, double-click Sound.
Driver installation and settings
2. Open the Playback tab, select the UA-1G’s OUT, and click [Set Default].
* If you’re unable to select the UA-1G, refer to the troubleshooting section “Can’t select/use
the UA-1G device” (p. 44).
3. Click [OK] to complete the setting.
* If you select the UA-1G as the default device, audio alerts and other sounds from Windows
will be output from the UA-1G; they will not be heard from your computer’s speakers.
Caution when recording or playing back with your software
Check the following points before you use the UA-1G to record or play back.
• Connect the UA-1G to your computer before you start up the software you’re using.
• Do not disconnect the UA-1G’s USB cable from your computer while your software is
running. Close the software you’re using before you disconnect the UA-1G’s USB cable
from your computer.
This completes driver installation and settings. Next, verify that you hear sound from the UA-1G.
➝ “Verifying that you hear sound” (p. 28).
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Driver installation and settings
Windows XP users
Steps to be performed on the UA-1G itself are marked by a symbol.
Do not connect the UA-1G to your computer until you are directed to do so.
Installing the driver
1. Start up Windows without the UA-1G connected.
* Disconnect all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and/or USB mouse (if used).
2. Close all currently running software.
3. Insert the included “UA-1G CD-ROM” into your CD-ROM drive.
4. 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-1G Driver will be installed on your computer.” Click
[Next].
* If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message.
Operation of the UA-1G
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