Roland UA 3 Service Manual
Getting Started
201a
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, Getting Started manual should be read in its
entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a
convenient reference.
Copyright © 2001 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.
001
• Before using this unit, make sure to read the
instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.
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002a
• Do not open or perform any internal modifications on 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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004
• Never use or store the unit in places that are:
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g.,
direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near
a heating duct, on top of heat-generating
equipment); or are
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet
floors); or are
• Humid; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration.
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007
• 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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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.
010
• 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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011
• 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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012d
• 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:
• 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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013
• 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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014
• Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)
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023
• 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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104
• 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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108c
• Disconnect all cords coming from external
devices before moving the unit.
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• Should you remove the optical connector
caps, make sure to put them in a safe place
out of children's reach, so there is no chance
of them being swallowed accidentally.
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* Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
205
* Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are regis-
tered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
206b
* Windows® 95 is known officially as: “Microsoft®
Windows® 95 operating system.”
206c
* Windows® 98 is known officially as: “Microsoft®
Windows® 98 operating system.”
206d
* Windows NT® is known officially as: “Microsoft®
Windows NT® operating system.”
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* Windows Me® is known officially as: “Microsoft®
Windows ® Millennium version operating system.”
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* Screen shots reprinted with permission from
Microsoft Corporation.
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* Windows® 2000 is known officially as: “Microsoft®
Windows® 2000 operating system.”
207
* Apple is a registered trademark of Apple Computer,
Inc.
208
* Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc.
209
* MacOS is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
213
* Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corpo-
ration.
214
* MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation.
220
* All product names mentioned in this document are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
985
• 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.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
291a
In addition to the items listed under “USING THE
UNIT SAFELY” on page 2, please read and observe
the following:
Power Supply
307
• 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. (It is not necessary to turn off the power of
your computer.)
Placement
351
• 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.
352
• This device may interfere with radio and television
reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of
such receivers.
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.
355
• To avoid possible breakdown, do not use the unit in
a wet area, such as an area exposed to rain or other
moisture.
Maintenance
401a
• 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.
402
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of
any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration
and/or deformation.
Additional Precautions
553
• 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.
556
• 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.
558a
• 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.
562
• Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If
using some other make of connection cable, please
note the following precautions.
• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not
use cables that incorporate resistors for
connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can
cause the sound level to be extremely low, or
impossible to hear. For information on cable
specifications, contact the manufacturer of the
cable.
564
• 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.
Handling CD-ROMs
801
• 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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Contents
IMPORTANT NOTES............................................................ 4
Contents ............................................................................... 5
You must read this before you use digital recording....... 6
Introduction.......................................................................... 7
Check the contents of the package ..............................................................................7
Parts of the UA-3 and their function...........................................................................8
Connections and driver installation (Windows).............. 10
What is a driver? .......................................................................................................... 10
Making connections and installing the driver.........................................................11
Checking for sound output......................................................................................... 19
Deleting the USB Audio Device driver.....................................................................21
Basic operation of the D-Out Smoother....................................................................22
Connections and driver installation (Macintosh)............ 24
Making connections and installing the driver.........................................................24
Known issues: UA-3 .................................................................................................... 27
Checking for sound output......................................................................................... 28
Appendices......................................................................... 29
UA-3 Application Guide.............................................................................................29
UA-3 Block Diagram.................................................................................................... 35
Troubleshooting................................................................. 36
UA-3 Specifications........................................................... 45
System Requirements....................................................... 46
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You must read this before you use digital recording
(851)
Unauthorized recording, distribution, sale, lending, public performance, broadcasting, or the like, in
whole or in part, of a work (musical composition, video, broadcast, public performance, or the like)
whose copyright is held by a third party is prohibited by law.
852b
When exchanging audio signals through a digital connection with an external instrument, this unit
can perform recording without being subjected to some of the restrictions of the Serial Copy
Management System (SCMS). This is because the unit is intended solely for musical production, and
is designed not to be subject to restrictions as long as it is used to record works (such as your own
compositions) that do not infringe on the copyrights of others. (SCMS is a feature that prohibits
second-generation and later copying through a digital connection. It is built into MD recorders and
other consumer digital-audio equipment as a copyright-protection feature.)
On the UA-3
The UA-3 will function with partial SCMS support only for a digital input signal from
an external device. When data containing SCMS flags is input, for example from a MD
that was digitally copied from a commercial music CD, the UA-3 will function as
follows.
If input from the UA-3’s digital input connector:
•The UA-3 cannot record this data to your computer
•The audio will be output from the analog outputs (line output jacks, headphone jack) and
digital output connector.
If input from the UA-3’s analog inputs (line input jacks):
•Recording can occur normally
Regardless of the presence or absence of the SCMS flag, data that is
received at the digital input connector of the UA-3 will be output directly
from the digital output connector
853
Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party. Roland
assumes no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights
arising through your use of this unit.
This device does not support digital audio signals that are formatted for broadcast studio digital
audio devices.
The UA-3 operates according to SCMS only for digital input signals from an external
device. SCMS flags are not added to the digital audio signals that are output from
the UA-3.
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Introduction
b
Check the contents of the package
The UA-3 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 UA-3.
UA-3
USB cable
Use this to connect the UA-3 to the USB connector of your computer. For
details on connections, refer to
(Windows p. 10, Macintosh p. 24).
Connections and driver installation
Use only the included
USB cable.
AUDIO Capture CD-ROM
This contains software that you will need in order to use the UA-3.
* Be sure to read the Readme_E.txt file found in the AUDIO Capture CD-ROM. Any
updated information will be provided in the Readme_E.txt file.
Do not play back the CD-ROM on a conventional audio CD player.
Doing so will produce a high volume that may damage your ears or
speakers.
Getting Started
This is the document you are reading. Keep it at hand for reference when needed.
License agreement
This contract describes the terms under which Roland Corporation allows
you to use the software. You must read this before opening the CD-ROM
package.
You will need to provide these items yourself
External amp, speakers, headphones, and mic are not included
External amp, speakers, or headphones necessary for listening to the sound
output via the UA-3 are not included. Nor is a mic included for inputting
sound to the UA-3. You will need to provide these items yourself.
Before opening the
included CD-ROM, you
must read the separate
license agreement.
Do not touch the silver
recording surface of the
disc, or scratch it.
Doing so may make it
impossible for data to
e read correctly. If the
disc becomes soiled,
use a commercially
available CD cleaner to
clean it.
Digital input/output cables for connecting the MD or DAT recorder
are not included
Although you can use an MD or DAT digital recorder to perform digital
recording, the cables for connecting the recorder to the UA-3 are not
included. You will need to provide these separately.
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Introduction
Parts of the UA-3 and their function
fig.01-06
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45 6
7
8
1
Mic input jack
2
Line input jacks
1
12
13 14 1716
2
15
9
10
11
Condenser Mic
The UA-3 supports
small multimedia
microphones used for
adding narration, and
is compatible with
plug-in powered
monaural microphones.
3
Line output jacks
4
Digital input connector (optical)
5
Digital output connector (optical)
6
USB connector
7
Mic type select switch
Set this switch according to a type of mic that is connected to the
• When connecting a dynamic mic:
• When connecting a condenser mic:
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Recording input select switch
“DYNAMIC”
“CONDENSER”
Mic input jack
This selects the input that will be used for recording.
•
Digital input connectors
•
Mic input jack
1 2
/
Line input jacks
:
4
“DIGITAL”
/
Guitar input jack
14
:
“INPUT + GUITAR/MIC”
9
USB indicator
This will light when the UA-3 is connected and recognized to the computer.
1
.
The UA-3 is not
compatible with the
phantom-powered,
condenser microphones
typically used for
music. It is also
incompatible with the
stereo microphones
sometimes supplied
with MDs.
You cannot play back
computer audio data
when DIGITAL is
selected.
If you are recording
only from the line
inputs, disconnect the
cables from the Guitar
input jack and the Mic
input jack.
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10
15
Output level indicator
The number of LED’s that light changes according to the output level from
the
Headphone jack
use the
11
Line output volume
Line output volume
17
and the
to lower the volume.
11
Line output jacks
This adjusts the volume that is output from the
Line output jacks
12
Guitar/Mic input peak indicator
If the input level from the
.
3
Guitar input jack
excessive, it will light red. If it lights red, use the
adjustment slider
13
Guitar/Mic input adjustment slider
This slider adjusts the input level of the
input jack
14
Guitar input jack
15
Line input adjustment slider
This slider adjusts the input level of the
16
Line input peak indicator
If the input level from the
If it lights red, use the
17
Headphone jack
to lower the input level.
13
1
.
Line input jacks
Line input adjustment slider
Guitar input jack
Line input jacks
14
and the
is excessive, it will light red.
3
. If the red LED lights,
Headphone jack
17
and the
Mic input jack
Guitar/Mic input
14
and the
2
.
2
to lower the input level.
is
Mic
A set of headphones can be connected here. Even if headphones are connected,
sound will still be output from the
Line output jacks
.
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Introduction
1
For details on how each control and connector are actually used, refer to
3 Application Guide
(p. 29).
UA-
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Connections and driver installation (Windows)
* If you are a Macintosh user, refer to p. 24.
In order to use the UA-3, you must first install the
driver, the
USB Human Interface
consecutively. These drivers are included with Windows. If you are using
Windows 98, this driver is provided in the
you will need to have the
using Windows Me or 2000, the CD-ROM is not necessary.
What is a driver?
A driver is software that allows an application program running on your
computer to transfer data to and from the UA-3 when it is connected to your
computer via a USB cable. The driver passes data from the application to the
UA-3, and passes data from the UA-3 to the application.
fig.02-01.e
Application
USB
Driver
USB Composite Device
driver, and the
USB Audio Device
Microsoft Windows CD-ROM
Microsoft Windows CD-ROM
USB port
USB cable
driver
, so
ready. If you are
Computer
Before installing the driver
The UA-3 cannot be used with Windows 95 or Windows NT.
If other Windows programs are running, exit all of them before you
continue.
If you will be simultaneously connecting multiple Roland USB devices
(for example; the UA-3 and other USB devices such as the UA-100G) to
your computer, disconnect the UA-100G or other devices from the USB
connector before installing the driver. If you install the driver when the
UA-100G or other devices are connected, installation may not occur
correctly.
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UA-3
Connections and driver installation (Windows)
b
Making connections and installing the driver
■
Making connections
(943)
Always make sure to have the volume level turned down before connecting
the UA-3. Even with the volume all the way down, you may still hear some
sound when the power is switched on, but this is normal, and does not
indicate a malfunction.
(921)
To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always
turn down the volume, and turn off the power of all devices before making
any connections. (It is not necessary to turn off the power of your computer.)
Use a USB cable to connect the UA-3 to your computer before turning on the
power of your audio equipment.
fig.02-02.e
Computer
Stereo Set
Powered Speaker etc.
LINE IN, AUX IN
USB
port
Audio
cable
LINE OUT
UA-3
■
Installing the driver (Windows Me)
* If you are using a Windows 2000 machine, refer to p. 12, if Windows 98, refer to p. 13.
1.
Turn on the power of your computer and start up Windows, and use a
USB cable to connect the UA-3 to your computer.
USB cable
*Connect after starting
up the computer.
USB
port
Headphones
Stereo
Before disconnecting
the USB cable or
restarting Windows,
please close all
applications. You
should also turn down
the volume of any
audio or amp system
that is connected.
This unit is equipped
with a protection
circuit. A brief interval
(a few seconds) after
connecting a USB
connector is required
efore the unit will
operate normally.
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Connections and driver installation (Windows)
2.
When Windows detects the UA-3 and the
dialog box appears, make sure “Automatic search for a better driver
(Recommended)” is selected, then click [Next].
fig.02-03.e
3. The search for the driver starts.
4. When the correct driver is found, driver installation starts.
5. When a dialog box informing you that driver installation has finished
appears, click [Finish], and restart Windows.
fig.02-04.e
Add New Hardware Wizard
Some time may be
required until this
dialog box appears.
After installing the driver, refer to Specifying the audio input/output
device (p. 17) and select the device Windows uses.
* Depending on your computing setup, there may be a short wait after the driver
is installed until the device is recognized.
■ Installing the driver (Windows 2000)
* If you are using a Windows Me machine, refer to p. 11, if Windows 98, refer to p. 13.
1. Turn on the power of your computer and start up Windows.
2. Use a USB cable to connect the UA-3 to your computer.
The UA-3 is recognized to the computer and the driver is installed all
automatically.
3. After installing the driver, restart Windows.
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■ Installing the driver (Windows 98)
* If you are using a Windows Me machine, refer to p. 11, if Windows 2000, refer to p. 12.
Installation must be performed in the order of the USB Composite Device
driver, USB Human Interface Device driver, and then the USB Audio
Device driver. Use the following procedure to perform the installation.
1. Turn on the power of your computer and start up Windows. Insert the
Microsoft Windows CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive, and use a USB
cable to connect the UA-3 to your computer (p. 11).
Since some computers are sold with the contents of the Microsoft
Windows CD-ROM already in the hard disk, a Microsoft Windows
CD-ROM may not have been included. If this is the case, you will be
able to install the driver without the Microsoft Windows CD-ROM.
A USB Composite Device will be detected automatically, and the Add
New Hardware Wizard dialog box will appear. Click [Next].
fig.02-05.e
Connections and driver installation (Windows)
2. When the display asks “What do you want Windows to do?”, select
“Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended).” and
click [Next].
fig.02-06.e
If this dialog box does
not appear, refer to
Problems related to
the USB driver (p. 36).
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Connections and driver installation (Windows)
3.
The following dialog box will appear. Check CD-ROM drive, and click [Next].
fig.02-07.e
4. The following dialog box will appear. Click [Next].
fig.02-08.e
* Depending on your system, the
illustration, but this is not a problem.
5. Copying of the file (Driver) will begin.
If the Microsoft Windows CD-ROM is not inserted in the CD-ROM
drive, the following dialog box may appear. If this occurs, insert the
Microsoft Windows CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and click [OK].
fig.02-09.e
Location of driver
may differ from the above
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Connections and driver installation (Windows)
6. When installation of the USB Composite Device driver is finished, the
following dialog box will appear. Click [Finish].
fig.02-10.e
7. Then, the USB Human Interface Device will automatically be detected,
and the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box will appear. Click
[Next], and continue the installation using the very same procedure as
steps 2--5 (p. 13--14).
fig.02-11.e
In step 4, the screen
will indicate “Windows
driver file search for the
device : USB Human
Interface Device.”
8. When installation of the USB Human Interface Device driver is
finished, the following dialog box will appear. Click [Finish].
fig.02-12.e
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