Thank you for purchasing the Roland ED UA-30 USB Audio Interface.
This manual tells how to set up the UA-30, and explains basic operation. To avoid problems and enjoy optimal performance, please perform the setup correctly as described in this manual.
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 should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Copyright © 1999 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
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.
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.
• Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.
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• Do not open or perform any internal modifications on 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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• 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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•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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•Avoid damaging the USB cable. Do not bend it excessively, step on it, place heavy objects on it, etc. A damaged cord can easily become a shock or fire hazard. Never use a USB cable
after it has been damaged.
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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 audiol-
ogist.
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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:
*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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• 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, Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
* Windows® 98 is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system.”
* Screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.
* Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
* MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation.
* Cool Edit™ is a trademark of Syntrillium Software Corporation.
* All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2, please read and observe the following:
Power Supply
•Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices.
Placement
•Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment 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.
•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.
•To avoid possible breakdown, do not use the unit in a wet area, such as an area exposed to rain or other moisture.
Maintenance
•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.
•Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.
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.
•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.
•This product uses the power of a computer through a USB cable(AC adaptor is not used).
•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 terms of the license agreement.
Handling CD-ROMs
•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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Introduction .............................................................................. |
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Features of the UA-30.......................................................................................................... |
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Check the contents of the package .................................................................................... |
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Parts of the UA-30 and their function ............................................................................. |
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Connections and driver installation..................................... |
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What is a driver? ................................................................................................................ |
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Making connections and installing the driver ............................................................... |
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Checking for sound output............................................................................................... |
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UA-30 Application Guide....................................................... |
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Digitally recording the output of the UA-30 on MD or DAT...................................... |
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Digital transfer from CD/MD/DAT to your computer (digital recording) ............. |
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Recording the line inputs (analog recording) ................................................................ |
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Recording a guitar or vocal .............................................................................................. |
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Basic operation for Cool Edit Pro LE................................... |
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What is Cool Edit Pro LE? ................................................................................................ |
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Installing Cool Edit Pro LE ............................................................................................... |
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Starting up Cool Edit Pro LE............................................................................................ |
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Select the audio device ...................................................................................................... |
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Opening a file ..................................................................................................................... |
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Playback .............................................................................................................................. |
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Recording ............................................................................................................................ |
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Save ...................................................................................................................................... |
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Editing ................................................................................................................................. |
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Exiting Cool Edit Pro LE ................................................................................................... |
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Appendices............................................................................. |
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Deleting (uninstalling) the included software ............................................................... |
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Deleting the USB Audio Device driver........................................................................... |
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Basic operation of the UA-30 D-Out Smoother ............................................................. |
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UA-30 Block Diagram........................................................................................................ |
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Troubleshooting..................................................................... |
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Problems when installing the USB driver ...................................................................... |
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Problems when using the UA-30 ..................................................................................... |
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Problems common to software in general...................................................................... |
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UA-30 Specifications ............................................................. |
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UA-30 System Requirements................................................ |
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Thank you for purchasing the UA-30. The UA-30 is a USB audio interface that can be connected to your computer via a single USB cable to allow highquality digital recording/playback of audio data.
Superb sound quality
Both optical and coaxial type digital input/output connectors are provided. Sampling rates of 44.1 / 48 kHz are supported, allowing zero-loss signal transfer with CD, MD (Mini Disc), or DAT.
As analog input/output jacks, the UA-30 provides RCA phono jacks as well as a phone jack that supports guitar/mic input levels. 20-bit AD/DA conversion ensures high-quality recording/playback, and sampling rates of 22.05 kHz / 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz are supported.
Easy connection to your computer via USB cable
The UA-30 requires only a single USB cable for connection to your computer. It uses a bus power supply in which power is supplied from your computer, so that an AC adaptor is not needed, making the UA-30 ideal for use even with notebook computers.
Cool Edit Pro LE included for audio editing freedom
Audio data transferred to your computer via the UA-30 can be edited and processed freely. You can apply numerous effects, including echo to make the sound more spacious and flanger to create modulation.
What is USB?
USB stands for Universal Serial Bus, and is a new interface for connecting various peripheral devices to a personal computer.
USB allows numerous peripherals to be connected by a single USB cable, and data can be transmitted at a rate much faster than the earlier serial ports. Peripheral devices can be connected or disconnected while the power of the computer remains on, and the computer will recognize these devices automatically. (Some peripherals may require settings.)
About copyright
Unauthorized recording, performing, broadcasting, sale, or distribution of works whose copyright is owned by a third party (CD software, video software, broadcasts etc.) is forbidden by law. Even if you use the UA-30 to violate the rights of a third party, Roland Corporation shall bear no responsibility for your actions.
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Introduction
About SCMS
SCMS (Serial Copy Management System) is a function provided on consumer digital audio devices such as DAT and MD recorders to protect the rights of the copyright owner by prohibiting digital second-generation recordings from being made via a digital connection. If you record via a digital connection from a digital recorder that has SCMS, the SCMS data will be recorded together with the digital audio data. Digital audio data that contains SCMS data cannot be recorded again via a digital connection.
On the UA-30
When data containing the SCMS flag (such as data from an MD that was digitally copied from a commercial music CD) is input, the UA-30 will function as follows.
If input from the UA-30’s digital input connector:
•The UA-30 cannot record this data to your computer
•The audio will be output from the analog outputs (line output jacks, headphone jack)
If input from the UA-30’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-30 will not be output directly from the digital output connector.
External amp, speakers, headphone, and mic are not included
External amp, speakers, or headphones necessary for listening to the sound output via the UA-30 are not included. Nor is a mic included for inputting sound to the UA-30. You will need to provide these items yourself.
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-30 are not included. You will need to provide these separately.
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The UA-30 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-30.
UA-30
USB cable
Use this to connect the UA-30 to the USB connector of your computer. For details on connections, refer to “Making connections” (p. 13).
UA Software CD-ROM
Cool Edit Pro LE
Demo Song
for UA-100
Roland UA-100 USB Driver UA-100 Controller
UA-100 Refarence
for UA-30
D-out Smoother
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This contains various software that you will need in order to use the UA-30.
*Be sure to read the Readme_E.txt file found in the UA Software 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.
Use only the included USB cable.
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 be read correctly. If the disc becomes soiled, use a commercially available CD cleaner to clean it.
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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.
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1 Line input jacks
Connect these jacks when you wish to record audio signals from an audio device or MIDI sound module.
2 Line output jacks
Connect these jacks to the AUX IN or LINE IN of your audio system (amp or stereo).
3 Digital input connector (optical)
When inputting a digital audio signal from an audio device such as a CD/ MD/DAT, use an optical cable to make connections here.
4 Digital output connector (optical)
When outputting a digital audio signal to a digital recorder such as an MD/ DAT, use an optical cable to make connections here.
5 Digital input connector (coaxial)
When inputting a digital audio signal from an audio device such as a CD/ MD/DAT, use a coaxial cable to make connections here.
6 Digital output connector (coaxial)
When outputting a digital audio signal to a digital recorder such as an MD/ DAT, use a coaxial cable to make connections here.
7 USB connector
Use a USB cable to connect this to your computer so that audio data can be transferred.
8 Sample rate select switch
This switches the sampling frequency of the Digital input/output connectors 3 – 6
Optical
These are digital I/O connectors for connecting optical cables. The digital I/O connectors for connecting coaxial cables are marked COAXIAL.
Sample rate
When audio is recorded digitally, the level of the sound is measured at fixed intervals of time, and the level is converted into digital data. The sample rate (sampling frequency) is what determines this time interval. CD and MD use a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz, and DAT can also use a sampling frequency of 48 kHz. By setting this switch to match the sampling rate of the connected device, you can digitally record without diminishing the audio quality.
Before changing the position of the Sample
rate select switch or the
Recording input select
switch, you must exit all
applications including the
UA-30 D-Out Smoother
(p. 37). You should also turn down the volume of any audio amp system that is connected.
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9 Digital input select switch
This selects the digital input connector that will be used.
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10 Recording input select switch
This selects the input that will be used for recording.
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12 USB indicator
This will light when USB is connected.
13 Output level indicator
The number of LED’s that light will depend on the output level from the
Headphone jack 20 and the Line output jacks 2 . If the red LED lights, use the Line output volume 14 to lower the volume.
14 Line output volume
This adjusts the volume that is output from the Headphone jack 20 and the
Line output jacks 2 .
15 Line input peak indicator
This will light green when there is an input signal from the Line input jacks 1 . If the input level is excessive, it will light red. If it lights red, use the
Line input adjustment slider 16 to lower the input level.
16 Line input adjustment slider
This slider adjusts the input level of the Line input jacks 1 .
17 Guitar/Mic input jack
A guitar or mic can be connected to this jack.
18 Guitar/Mic input adjustment slider
This slider adjusts the input level of the Guitar/Mic input jack 17 .
19 Guitar/Mic input peak indicator
This will light green when there is an input signal from the Guitar/Mic input jack 17 . If the input level is excessive, it will light red. If it lights red, use the
Guitar/Mic input adjustment slider 18 to lower the input level.
20 Headphone jack
A set of headphones can be connected here. Even if headphones are connected, sound will still be output from the Line output jacks 2 .
For details on how each control and connector are actually used, refer to “UA-30 Application Guide” (p. 21).
If you are recording only from the line inputs, disconnect the cable from the Guitar/Mic input jack.
The UA-30 does not support the miniature microphone (condenser mic) that may have been included with your computer or sound card.
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In order to use the UA-30, you must first install the USB Composite Device driver and the USB Audio Device driver. These drivers are included with Windows98, and are provided in the Microsoft Windows 98 CD-ROM, so you will need to have the Microsoft Windows 98 CD-ROM ready.
*If you have updated your system with the Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, use the Windows 98 Second Edition CD-ROM.
A driver is software that allows an application program running on your computer to transfer data to and from the UA-30 when it is connected to your computer via a USB cable. The driver passes data from the application to the UA-30, and passes data from the UA-30 to the application.
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Before installing the driver
The UA-30 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 (such as the UA-30 and UA-100) to your computer, disconnect the UA-100 or other device from the USB connector before installing the driver. If you install the driver when the UA-100 or other device is connected, installation may not occur correctly.
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Connections and driver installation
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-30 to your computer before turning on the power of your audio equipment.
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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 power up is required before the unit will operate normally.
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Connections and driver installation
Installation must be performed in the order of the USB Composite 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 98 CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive, and use a USB cable to connect the UA-30 to your computer. (p. 13)
Since some computers are sold with the contents of the Microsoft Windows 98 CD-ROM already in the hard disk, a Microsoft Windows 98 CD-ROM may not have been included. If this is the case, you will be able to install the driver without the Microsoft Windows 98 CD-ROM.
If you are using Windows 98 Second Edition, use the Windows 98
Second Edition CD-ROM.
The UA-30’s USB indicator will light. A USB Composite Device will be detected automatically, and the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box will appear. Click [Next].
If this dialog box does not
appear, refer to
“Problems when
installing the USB
driver” (p. 40).
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].
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3 The following dialog box will appear. Check CD-ROM drive, and click
[Next].
4 The following dialog box will appear. Click [Next].
*Depending on your system, the Location of driver may differ from the illustration, but this is not a problem.
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Copying of the file (Driver) will begin.
If the Microsoft Windows 98 CD-ROM is not inserted in the CDROM drive, the following dialog box may appear. If this occurs, insert the Microsoft Windows 98 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and click [OK].
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When installation of the USB Composite Device driver is finished, the following dialog box will appear. Click [Finish].
Next, a USB Audio Device will be detected automatically, and the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box will appear. Click [Next], and continue the installation using the very same procedure as in steps 2–5 (p. 15–16).
8 When installation of the USB Audio Device driver is finished, the following dialog box will appear. Click [Finish].
This completes installation of the USB Composite Device driver and the USB Audio Device driver. Restart the Windows.
In step 4, the screen will indicate “This wizard searches for new drivers for USB Audio Device.”
Depending on your system, the cursor may change to an hourglass symbol for several seconds after you click
[Finish]. Please wait.
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