Roland UA-4FX User Manual

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written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

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.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

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 eects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.

The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specic 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.

The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specic 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 specic 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.

About WARNING and CAUTION Notices

About the Symbols

ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

• 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 separate sheet titled “Information.”

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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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• 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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• Make sure you always have the unit plac ed 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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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.

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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 separate sheet titled “Information” 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!)

• 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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• Always turn the phantom power off when connecting any device other than condenser microphones that require phantom power. You risk causing damage if you mistakenly supply phantom power to dynamic microphones, audio playback devices, or other devices that don’t require such power. Be sure to check the specifications of any microphone you intend to use by referring to the manual that came with it.

(This instrument’s phantom power: DC 48 V, 8 mA Max)

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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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IMPORTANT NOTES

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.

• Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing. Should you experience such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch them off.

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.

• When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation has completely evaporated.

• Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface. You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to prevent this from happening. If you do so, please make sure that the unit will not slip or move accidentally.

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.

Handling CD-ROMs

• Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a commercially available CD cleaner.

• Recording, duplication, distribution, sale, lease, performance, or broadcast of copyrighted material (musical works, visual works, broadcasts, live performances, etc.) belonging to a third party in part or in whole without the permission of the copyright owner is forbidden by law.

• This product can be used to record or duplicate audio or visual material without being limited by certain technological copy-protection measures. This is due to the fact that this product is intended to be used for the purpose of producing original music or video material, and is therefore designed so that material that does not infringe copyrights belonging to others (for example, your own original works) can be recorded or duplicated freely.

• Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this unit.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Additional Precautions

• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.

• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.

• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those around you (especially when it is late at night).

• When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.

• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.

* Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are regis-

tered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

* Windows® is known officially as: “Microsoft® Win-

dows® operating system.”

* Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS are registered

trademarks of Apple Inc.

* Cakewalk is a registered trademark of Cakewalk,

Inc.

* MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a

patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was developed by Technology Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group.

* All product names mentioned in this document

are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

• MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology is licensed from Fraunhofer IIS Corporation and THOMSON Multimedia Corporation.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY ................................................................................3

IMPORTANT NOTES ........................................................................................ 5

Contents of the Package ................................................................................8

Panel Descriptions........................................................................................10

Driver Installation and Settings .................................................................. 16

Windows Vista users .........................................................................................................................17

Windows XP users..............................................................................................................................21

Macintosh users..................................................................................................................................25

Verifying that you hear sound.......................................................................................................29

Basic Connections and Settings...................................................................31

Recording a cassette tape or LP into your computer ...........................................................32

Recording sound from your computer onto MD or DAT.....................................................34

Recording the digital output from a CD/MD/DAT into your computer.........................35

Recording a guitar or microphone ..............................................................................................36

Recording with a phantom-powered condenser microphone.........................................38

Recording internet radio or other computer sound .............................................................40

Playing back 5.1 ch surround from your computer...............................................................41

Applying Effects............................................................................................ 42

Advanced effects (three features)................................................................................................42

Applying effects..................................................................................................................................45

Using effects ........................................................................................................................................46

Appendices....................................................................................................57

Settings for using 5.1 channel digital output (Windows Vista).........................................57

Driver settings.....................................................................................................................................57

Driver signing option settings (Windows XP)..........................................................................59

Reinstalling the driver ......................................................................................................................60

Removing the driver .........................................................................................................................60

Power management settings ........................................................................................................62

System “Performance” settings (Windows)..............................................................................63

System volume settings ..................................................................................................................64

Virtual Sound Canvas DXi ...............................................................................................................65

About standard driver mode .........................................................................................................66

Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................68

Problems when installing the driver...........................................................................................68

Problems with settings ....................................................................................................................71

Problems with playback or recording ........................................................................................72

Specifications................................................................................................79

UA-4FX Block Diagram .................................................................................80

Index ..............................................................................................................81

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Contents of the Package

The UA-4FX comes with the following items. When you open the package, check that you have all of these items. If any are missing, contact the dealer where you purchased the UA-4FX.

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USB cable

Use this to connect the UA-4FX’s USB connector to the USB connector of your computer. For details on connections, refer to “Driver Installation and Settings” (p. 16).

Please use only the included USB cable. If you require a replacement due to loss or damage, please contact the nearest Roland service center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the separate sheet titled “Information.”

CD-ROMs (2 discs)

* Before you open the included CD-ROM, you must read the “license agreement.” Opening the

CD-ROM will be taken to mean your acceptance of the license agreement.

UA-4FX Driver CD-ROM

The CD-ROM contains a driver, demo song and VSC-DXi for using the UA-4FX.

Cakewalk Production Plus Pack CD-ROM

This package includes:

• DAW software that lets you experience a premium music production environment

• A sampling synthesizer that’s ready for immediate use For details on using these software, refer to the installation guides and the software help provided on the CD-ROM.

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Contents of the Package

You’ll need to provide the following items

External amplifier, speakers, headphones, and microphone are not included.

The external amplifier, speakers, or headphones that you’ll need in order to listen to sounds that are output via the UA-4FX are not included. Nor is there included a microphone for connection to the UA-4FX to input audio. You’ll need to obtain these items separately.

Cables for connecting to an MD or DAT recorder are not included.

You can use an MD or DAT digital recorder to record digital audio, but a cable for connecting your digital device to the UA-4FX is not included. You’ll need to obtain this separately.

* Use of the demo song supplied with this product for any purpose other than private, personal

enjoyment without the permission of the copyright holder is prohibited by law. Additionally, this data must not be copied, nor used in a secondary copyrighted work without the permission of the copyright holder.

* Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or

dirty CD-ROM discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a commercially available CD cleaner.

DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional audio CD player. The resulting sound may be of a level that could cause permanent hearing loss. Damage to speakers or other system components may result.

Owner’s manual

This is the document you’re reading. Keep it at hand for reference when needed.

License agreements

This agreement allows you to use certain software whose copyright is the property of Roland Corporation. You must read this before opening the CD-ROMs.

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Panel Descriptions

You must install the driver before you connect the UA-4FX to your computer for the first time.

Install the driver as described in “Driver Installation and Settings” (p. 16).

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Line input jacks

Connect these when you want to input audio from an audio device or MIDI sound module.

Use the Input volume to adjust the volume.

Line output jacks

Connect these jacks to your audio system, such as amplified speakers or a stereo set.

Use the Output volume control to adjust the volume that is output from these jacks.

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Panel Descriptions

Digital input connector (optical)

Connect this when you want to input digital audio from an audio device such as a CD/MD/DAT. Use an optical digital cable for connection.

Digital output connector (optical)

Connect this when you want to output audio to a digital device such as an MD or DAT, or to a Dolby Digital or DTS format decoder amp. Use an optical digital cable for connection.

MIDI IN/OUT connectors

You can connect MIDI equipment here to transmit and receive MIDI messages.

USB connector

Use the included USB cable to connect this to your computer so that audio and MIDI signals can be transferred.

Mic input jack (XLR type)

This is an analog audio input jack with a microphone preamp. It can accept either balanced or unbalanced connections.

Input level: -45 – -12 dBu

This jack can supply 48 V phantom power, allowing you to connect a phantom-powered condenser

microphone. In this case, turn on the Phantom power switch located on the bottom panel.

* This instrument is equipped with balanced (XLR) type jacks. Wiring

diagrams for these jacks are shown right. Make connections after first checking the wiring diagrams of other equipment you intend to connect.

Recording source select switch

This selects the input signal that will be sent via USB to your computer as the recording source.

ANALOG

DIGITAL

LOOP-BACK

The anal og audio signal from th e Guitar/mic in put jack or Line input j acks will be sent to your computer.

The signal from the Digital input connector will be sent to your computer.

* If DIGITAL is selected, you will not hear the sound from your computer.

* If DIGITAL is selected but no signal is being input from the Digital input connector,

the UA-4FX will operate as if ANALOG was selected.

The audio signal output from your computer via USB will be sent through the UA-4FX and returned to your computer.

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Panel Descriptions

Sampling frequency select switch

This selects the sampling frequency for recording/playing audio data.

* If you change the setting of this switch, you will need to disconnect and then reconnect the USB

cable that connects the UA-4FX to your computer.

* This is valid only when the ADVANCED (mode select) switch is on. If the ADVANCED

(mode select) switch is off, the UA-4FX will operate at 44.1 kHz regardless of the setting of this switch.

* Limitations when 96 kHz is selected.

You can’t record and play back simultaneously, nor can you use effects.

ADVANCED (mode select) switch

This switches the operating mode between Advanced mode (ON) and Standard mode (OFF).

Normally, you can leave this set to Advanced mode (ON).

* If you change this setting, you must disconnect the UA-4FX’s USB cable from your computer, and

then re-connect it.

ON (Advanced mode)

OFF (Standard driver mode)

Switch Explanation

In this mode you can use the dedicated driver, which allows you to play and record audio with high quality and stable timing.

In this mode you can use the standard audio driver provided by your operating system. This is convenient if you don’t have the dedicated driver, or if you’re unable to install the dedicated driver. However, the following limitations apply.

• The UA-4 FX will operate at 44.1 kHz/16- bit mode regardless of the setting of t he

Sampling frequency select switch .

• ASIO drivers are not supported.

•The MIDI IN/OUT connectors cannot be used.

USB indicator

This will light in blue if the UA-4FX is connected to your computer via the USB cable and the computer has recognized the UA-4FX correctly.

Phantom power indicator

This will light when the bottom panel Phantom power switch is on.

Playback button (Playback effect)

If you want to apply effects to the audio signal being played back by your computer, press the Playback button to turn it on (lit red).

You will hear the effect applied to the audio signal that was input, but the effect is not applied to the recorded audio signal.

When the Playback button is lit in red, pressing it turns off the effect and extinguishes the indicator. When the effect is off, you will hear the playback “as-is”; i.e., unprocessed by the effect.

(Refer to ➝ “Applying effects to the playback” (p. 44))

* This can be turned on only when operating at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.

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Panel Descriptions

Capture button (Record effect)

If you want to apply effects to the audio signal being recorded on your computer, press the Capture button to turn it on (lit red).

When the Capture button is lit in red, pressing it turns off the effect and extinguishes the indicator. When the effect is off, the sound unprocessed by the effect will be recorded.

(Refer to ➝ “Applying effects to the recording” (p. 44))

* This can be turned on only when operating at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.

Effect variation button

This selects the type of effect (1. MASTERING / 2. LISTENING / 3. PERFORM).

For details, refer to “Applying Effects” (p. 42).

Tube simulator button

This turns on a COSM effect that simulates a vacuum tube amp. It simulates the distinctively fat and warm sound that is typical of a tube amp.

* Since this models the subtle response of a vacuum tube amp, the effect may be difficult to

distinguish in some cases.

Effect knobs

These adjust the depth of the effects.

The parameters available for control will depend on the effect type (MASTERING/LISTENING/ PERFORM/TUBE SIMULATOR).

For details, refer to “Applying Effects” (p. 42).

Input/output level indicators

These LEDs light to indicate the level of the signals being input at each input jack or being sent out from the output connectors.

When the input signal has been absent for a certain length of time, these LEDs will switch to operating as output indicators.

When operating as input level indicators:

The LEDs will light red at the level immediately before the sound distorts (-6 dB).

Adjust the Guitar/mic input volume control or the Input volume control so that no LEDs light in red.

When operating as output level indicators:

The LEDs will indicate the state of the audio signal output. The number of LEDs that light will

depend on the volume of the output from the Digital output connector .

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Panel Descriptions

Guitar/mic input volume

This adjusts the volume that is input from the Mic input jack (plug-in powered mic) , Mic

input jack (XLR type) or the Guitar/mic input jack .

* If you’re not using a guitar or microphone, leave this volume knob turned all the way toward the

left.

* This knob acts as the sensitivity adjustment when you’re using the Mic input jack (XLR type). If a

microphone is plugged in, its signal will still be input even if this knob is turned all the way to the left.

Input volume

This adjusts the volume that is input from the Line input jacks .

* Leave this volume knob turned all the way down if nothing is connected.

Output volume

This adjusts the volume that is output from the Turn this toward the left to decrease the volume, or toward the right to increase the volume.

* Turn this volume down before you connect the USB cable.

Headphone jack

and the

Line output jacks

Input select switch

Set this according to the device that you connect to the Guitar/mic input jack . Set the switch to GUITAR if you connect a guitar, or to MIC if you connect a microphone.

* Turn down the volume of your connected equipment before changing the position of this

switch.

Guitar/mic input jack

You can connect a guitar or microphone here.

Use the Guitar/mic input volume to adjust the volume.

Mic input jack (plug-in powered mic)

A miniature condenser microphone that requires a power supply can be connected to this jack. You must use a microphone that supports plug-in power. This jack provides a 3.3 V power supply.

Use the Guitar/mic input volume to adjust the volume.

Headphone jack

You can connect headphones here.

Even if headphones are connected, sound will still be output from the Line output jacks .

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Bottom panel

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Panel Descriptions

Input monitor switch

This selects whether the audio signals received from all input jacks will be sent to the Headphone

jack and Line output jacks . If this switch is ON, the input signals will be output.

If you are using the ASIO driver in Advanced mode, you can set this switch to AUTO so that your software can switch input monitoring on/off.

If you are not using the ASIO driver, this will be off; the input signals will not be output. Normally, you should leave this ON.

Phantom power switch

This is an on/off switch for the phantom power supplied to the Mic input jack (XLR type) located on the side panel.

You must leave the Phantom power switch in the OFF position unless you have connected a condenser microphone that requires a phantom power supply.

Malfunctions may occur if phantom power is supplied to a dynamic microphone or an audio playback device. For details on the specifications of your microphone, refer to the owner’s manual for your microphone.

(The UA-4FX’s phantom power supply provides DC 48 V at a maximum current of 5 mA.)

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Driver Installation and Settings

Input/output device settings

Verifying that you hear sound

Install the driver

Windows

Vista

Windows XP

Mac OS X

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p. 19

p. 29

p. 21

p. 23

p. 29

p. 25

p. 26 p. 27

p. 29

The installation procedure and the settings will differ depending on your system. To perform the

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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-4FX and the application software on your computer when the UA-4FX is connected to your computer. The driver sends data from your application software to the UA-4FX, and routes data from the UA-4FX to your application software.

If you want to use the UA-4FX in Standard driver mode, refer to

66).

“About standard driver mode”

(p.

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Windows Vista users

Operation of the UA-4FX

Steps to be performed on the UA-4FX itself are marked by a symbol. Do not connect the UA-4FX to your computer until you are directed to do so.

Installing the driver

Start up Windows without the UA-4FX connected.

* Disconnect all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and/or USB mouse (if used).

Close all currently running software.

Insert the included “UA-4FX Driver CD-ROM” into your CD-ROM drive.

* If the auto-play dialog appears, click “Open folder to view files.”

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.

A confirmation screen regarding user account control will appear.

Click [Continue].

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Driver Installation and Settings

The screen will indicate “UA-4FX Driver will be installed on your computer.”

Click [Next].

* If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message.

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Driver Installation and Settings

Operation of the UA-4FX

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.

* If the ADVANCED (mode select) switch is set to OFF, the installation will not take place as

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* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after connecting

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.

When installation has been completed, the Driver Setup dialog box will indicate “Installation has

been completed.”

Click [Close] to close the Driver Setup dialog box.

Set the UA-4FX’s ADVANCED (mode select) switch to the ON position.

described in the following procedure.

Use a USB cable to connect the UA-4FX to your computer.

the USB cable is required before the unit will operate normally.

If the System Settings Change dialog box appears, click [Yes]. Windows will automatically restart.

Next, you need to set your software so it can use the UA-4FX.

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Driver Installation and Settings

Input/output device settings

In order to use the UA-4FX with your software, you’ll need to select the UA-4FX as the audio and MIDI input/output device. For details on how to do this, refer to the documentation for your software.

* If you’re unable to select the UA-4FX as the audio input/output device in your software, it may be

that a problem has occurred. Refer to “Problems with settings” (p. 71) in the Troubleshooting section.

MIDI OUT device

Audio input/output device

Audio output device OUT (UA-4FX)

Audio input device IN (UA-4FX)

* If you’re using ASIO compatible software, select the UA-4FX in the ASIO settings of your

software.

MIDI OUT device

MIDI input/output device

MIDI output device UA-4FX

MIDI input device UA-4FX

* The Windows Media Player included with Windows Vista cannot use the UA-4FX’s MIDI input/

output device.

Settings when using the UA-4FX in Windows Media Player

Some software such as Windows Media Player will use the system default playback/recording device for its audio input/output device.

Here’s how to specify the UA-4FX as the system default playback device so that it can be used with Windows Media Player.

* Use Windows Media Player to play back in “Verifying that you hear sound” (p. 29). You must

make the following settings.

Open the Control Panel, click the Hardware and Sound and click Sound.

* If you’re using the Classic view, double-click Sound.

Open the Playback tab, select the UA-4FX’s OUT, and click [Set Default].

Click [OK] to complete the setting.

* If you select the UA-4FX as the default playback device, audio alerts and other sounds from

Windows will also be output from the UA-4FX, and therefore will not be heard from your computer’s speakers.

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Driver Installation and Settings

Caution when recording or playing back with your software

Check the following points before you use the UA-4FX to record or play back.

• Connect the UA-4FX to your computer before you start up the software you’re using.

• Do not disconnect the UA-4FX’s USB cable from your computer while your software is running. Close the software you’re using before you disconnect the UA-4FX’s USB cable from your computer.

This completes driver installation and settings. Next, verify that you hear sound from the UA-4FX. ➝ “Verifying that you hear sound” (p. 29).

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Windows XP users

Operation of the UA-4FX

Driver Installation and Settings

Steps to be performed on the UA-4FX itself are marked by a Do not connect the UA-4FX to your computer until you are directed to do so.

Installing the driver

Start up Windows without the UA-4FX connected.

* Disconnect all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and/or USB mouse (if used).

Close all currently running software.

Insert the included “UA-4FX Driver CD-ROM” into your CD-ROM drive.

In the CD-ROM, navigate to the Driver ➝ XP folder, and double-click the Setup icon.

*If the “Install Program As Other User” dialog box appears, click [Cancel] to terminate the

installation, log on to Windows using an administrator account, and perform the installation once again.

The screen will indicate “UA-4FX Driver will be installed on your computer.” Click [Next].

* If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message.

To begin the installation, click [Next]. If the Software Installation dialog box appears, click [Continue Anyway] to proceed with the

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installation.

symbol.

* If you are unable to proceed, click [OK] to halt the installation, and then change the settings as

The screen will indicate “Ready to install the driver.”

* If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message.

described in “Driver signing option settings (Windows XP)” (p. 59).

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Driver Installation and Settings

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Operation of the UA-4FX

* If the ADVANCED (mode select) switch is set to OFF, the installation won’t take place as

described in the following procedure.

Operation of the UA-4FX

* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after connecting

the USB cable is required before the unit will operate normally.

1. The message “Found New Hardware” will appear in the lower right corner of the screen, and the Found New Hardware Wizard will appear.

* It may take between ten seconds to several minutes until the Found New Hardware

Wizard appears.

If you are asked whether you want to connect to Windows Update, choose No and click [Next].

Set the UA-4FX’s ADVANCED (mode select) switch to the ON position.

Use a USB cable to connect the UA-4FX to your computer.

2. Choose Install the software automatically (Recommended), and click [Next].

3. If the Hardware Installation dialog box appears, click [Continue Anyway] to proceed with the

installation.

* If you are unable to proceed, click [OK] to halt the installation, and then change the settings

as described in “Driver signing option settings (Windows XP)” (p. 59).

4. The screen will indicate “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard.” Click [Finish].

When installation is complete, the Driver Setup dialog box will indicate “Installation has been

completed.”

Click [Close] to close the Driver Setup dialog box.

If the System Settings Change dialog box appears, click [Yes] to restart Windows.

Next, you need to set your software so it can use the UA-4FX.

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Input/output device settings

In order to use the UA-4FX with your software, you must select the UA-4FX as the audio and MIDI input/output device. For details on how to make this setting, refer to the documentation for the software you’re using.

* If you’re unable to select the UA-4FX as the audio input/output device in your software, it may be

that a problem has occurred. Refer to “Problems with settings” (p. 71) in the Troubleshooting section.

MIDI OUT device

Audio input/output device

Audio output device OUT (UA-4FX)

Audio input device IN (UA-4FX)

* If you’re using ASIO compatible software, select the UA-4FX in the ASIO settings of your

software.

MIDI OUT device

MIDI input/output device

MIDI output device UA-4FX

MIDI input device UA-4FX

Settings when using the UA-4FX in Windows Media Player

Some software, such as Windows Media Player, may use the system default playback/recording device as its audio and MIDI input/output device.

Here’s how to specify the UA-4FX as the system default playback device so that it can be used with Windows Media Player.

* Use Windows Media Player to play back in “Verifying that you hear sound” (p. 29). You must

make the following settings.

Open the Control Panel, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, and then double-click the

Sounds and Audio Devices.

* If you’re using the Classic view, double-click the Sounds and Audio Devices icon.

Click the Audio tab to open it, and in the Sound playback area, select OUT (UA-4FX). In the MIDI

Music Playback area, select UA-4FX.

Click [OK] to complete the setting.

* If you select the UA-4FX as the default playback device, audio alerts and other sounds from

Windows will also be output from the UA-4FX, and therefore will not be heard from your computer’s speakers.

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Caution when recording or playing back with your software

Check the following points before you use the UA-4FX to record or play back.

• Connect the UA-4FX to your computer before you start up the software you’re using.

• Do not disconnect the UA-4FX’s USB cable from your computer while your software is running. Close the software you’re using before you disconnect the UA-4FX’s USB cable from your computer.

This completes driver installation and settings. Next, verify that you hear sound from the UA-4FX. ➝ “Verifying that you hear sound” (p. 29)

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Operation of the UA-4FX

Macintosh users

Steps to be performed on the UA-4FX itself are marked by a symbol.

Do not connect the UA-4FX to your computer until you are directed to do so.

Installing the driver

*If the Authenticate dialog box or the dialog that indicates “Installer requires that you type

your password” appears during the installation, enter your password and click [OK].

* What you actually see on the screen may differ depending on your system.

Start up your computer with the UA-4FX disconnected.

* Disconnect all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and/or USB mouse (if used).

Close all currently running software.

Insert the included “UA-4FX Driver CD-ROM” into your CD-ROM drive.

In the UA4FXUSBDriver folder of the CD-ROM, double-click the UA4FXUSBDriver.pkg.

A message such as “This package contains a program that...” or “This installer package needs

to...” may appear. If so, click [Continue].

The screen will indicate “Welcome to the UA-4FX Driver Installer.”

Click [Continue].

If the screen indicates “Select a Destination,” click the drive in which the operating system is

installed to select it, and then click [Continue].

* Select your startup disk as the install-destination drive.

The screen will indicate “Easy Install” or “Standard Install.”

Click [Install] or [Upgrade].

The screen will indicate “Installing this software requires you to restart your computer when

the installation is done.”

Click [Continue Installation].

The screen will indicate “Click Restart to finish installing the software.”

Click the [Restart] to restart your computer.

* It may take some time for your Macintosh to restart.

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Operation of the UA-4FX

select) switch ON, and use a USB cable to connect the UA-4FX to your computer.

* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after connecting

the USB cable is required before the unit will operate normally.

Next, you need to set your software so it can use the UA-4FX.

When your computer has sta rted up, turn the UA-4FX’s ADVA NCED (mode

Audio input/output device settings

In order to use the UA-4FX with your software, you’ll need to select the UA-4FX as the audio input/ output device. For details on how to do this, refer to the documentation for your software.

Audio output device UA-4FX 44.1kHz

Audio input device UA-4FX 44.1kHz

*The “44.1kHz” in the device name will depend on the setting of the UA-4FX’s Sampling

frequency select switch (p. 12).

* If you’re unable to select the UA-4FX as the audio input/output device in your software, it may be

that a problem has occurred. Refer to “Problems with settings” (p. 71) in the Troubleshooting section.

Using the UA-4FX with iTunes

Some software, such as iTunes, will use the audio input/output device that you select in the “Sound” preference settings.

Here’s how to specify the UA-4FX as the sound output device so that it can be used with iTunes.

* Use iTunes to play back in “Verifying that you hear sound” (p. 29). You must make the

following settings.

* The content displayed may differ depending on your system.

In System Preferences, click Sound.

Click the Output tab.

In “Choose a device for sound output,” choose UA-4FX 44.1kHz.

*The “44.1kHz” in the device name will depend on the setting of the UA-4FX’s Sampling

frequency select switch (p. 12).

When you’ve finished making the setting, close System Preferences.

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MIDI input/output device settings

In the Applications – Utilities folder, double-click Audio MIDI Setup to start it up.

Click the MIDI Devices tab.

Verify that the UA-4FX is shown in the Audio MIDI Setup dialog box.

* If the UA-4FX is not shown, or if it is grayed-out, the UA-4FX has not been recognized correctly.

Try clicking Rescan MIDI. You can also try disconnecting and reconnecting the UA-4FX’s USB cable.

* If you’ve previously installed a different version of the driver, the former settings could still exist.

If so, click the grayed-out UA-4FX to select it, and then click Remove Device to delete the settings.

Click Add Device.

The screen will indicate “new external device.”

Specify the Device Name for the new external device.

1. Click the “new external device” that was added, and then click Show Info.

2. In the Device Name field, type UA-4FX.

Click Apply button, then close the dialog.

Using the mouse, drag the up/down arrows that indicate the input/output ports so that they are

connected in the following combination.

•The UA-4FX’s ▲/▼ with the added UA-4FX’s ▲/▼.

Check to make sure that MIDI transmission and reception takes place normally. Proceed as follows.

1. Click Test Setup.

* If a sound module is connected to the UA-4FX, the following step will cause a fairly loud

sound to be produced from the sound module; turn down the sound module’s volume before you proceed.

2. If you have a sound module connected to the UA-4FX’s MIDI OUT connector, you need to click the ▼ for the UA-4FX that appeared in step 3. If the sound module produces sound, the settings are correct.

3. Click Test Setup once again to end the test.

Close the Audio MIDI Setup dialog box. This completes the settings.

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Caution when recording or playing back with your software

Check the following points before you use the UA-4FX to record or play back.

• Connect the UA-4FX to your Macintosh before you start up the software you’re using.

• Do not disconnect the UA-4FX’s USB cable from your Macintosh while your software is running. Close the software you’re using before you disconnect the UA-4FX’s USB cable from your Macintosh.

• The UA-4FX will not work with the Mac OS X Classic environment. Use the UA-4FX when the classic environment is not running.

This completes driver installation and settings. Next, verify that you hear sound from the UA-4FX. ➝ “Verifying that you hear sound” (p. 29)

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Verifying that you hear sound

Headphones

Computer

Amplied Speakers

Now let’s play back some sample data to verify that the connections and settings are correct.

* Before connecting the UA-4FX to other equipment, you must turn the UA-4FX’s output volume

and the volume controls of all devices to which the UA-4FX is connected to their minimum settings to avoid malfunctions or speaker damage.

Connecting your audio playback system

As shown in the illustration, connect your headphones or monitor speakers so that you can hear the sound played back from the computer.

* When you connect the UA-4FX to your computer, sound will no longer be heard from your

computer’s speakers.

fig.basic_e.eps

Driver Installation and Settings

Playing back the sample data

Here we will play back sample data using the standard functionality provided by your operating system. The sample data “TTears(.mp3)” is in the included CD-ROM.

* Copyright law prohibits you from using the song data included with this product for any

purpose other than personal enjoyment unless you have obtained permission from the copyright holder. You may not copy this data or use it in a derivative work without permission from the copyright holder.

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Did you hear the sample data?

If you could hear the sample data, the UA-4FX is correctly connected to your computer and the driver has been installed correctly.

If you could not hear the sample data, refer to “Troubleshooting” (p. 68). If there’s no sound, or if there’s something wrong with the playback, information provided in that section will help you solve the problem.

Prepare the CD-ROM.

Insert the included UA-4FX Driver CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

From the Sample (Sample Song) folder of the CD-ROM, copy the file TTears(.mp3) to your

desktop.

Set the UA-4FX’s Sampling frequency select switch (p. 12) to the 44.1 kHz position.

* After changing the sample rate, you must close all software that is using the UA-4FX, disconnect

the UA-4FX’s USB cable from your computer, and then reconnect it.

Play back the sample data “TTears”(.mp3).

Double-click the TTears(.mp3) file you copied to your desktop.

If you’re using Windows, Windows Media Player will start. If you’re using Macintosh, iTunes will

start. Click the play button, and the sample data will start playing.

* Depending on your system, other playback software may start up. If so, play the sample data as

described in the documentation for the software you’re using.

Adjust the volume.

If you’re using headphones, use the UA-4FX’s Output volume knob to adjust the volume.

If you’ve connected your audio playback system to the OUTPUT jacks, use the controls of your audio

playback system to adjust the volume.

You should hear the sample data played from the headphones or speakers connected to the

UA-4FX.

* If the Recording source select switch is set to DIGITAL, you won’t be able to hear the sound being

played by your computer. Set the Recording source select switch to ANALOG.

All connections and driver settings for the UA-4FX are now complete.

Read the following sections as necessary.

• “Recording a cassette tape or LP into your computer” (p. 32)

• “Recording sound from your computer onto MD or DAT” (p. 34)

• “Recording the digital output from a CD/MD/DAT into your computer” (p. 35)

• “Recording a guitar or microphone” (p. 36)

• “Recording with a phantom-powered condenser microphone” (p. 38)

• “Recording internet radio or other computer sound” (p. 40)

• “Playing back 5.1 ch surround from your computer” (p. 41)

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Note

When you connect the UA-4FX to your computer, sound will no longer be heard from your computer’s speakers.

• Connect your headphones or audio playback system (external monitors) to the UA-4FX.

• If you want to listen to sound through your computer’s speakers, disconnect the UA-4FX from your computer.

This section explains the basic connections and data flow for the UA-4FX.

Refer to “UA-4FX Block Diagram” (p. 80) as you read this section.

* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the

volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.

* When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to

the inputs (input jacks) may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors.

* Don’t connect anything to input jacks you are not using.

* Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers. This

can be remedied by:

1. Changing the orientation of the microphone(s).

2. Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from speakers.

3. Lowering volume levels.

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LINE OUT

INPUT

Guitar/mic input volume

Sampling frequency select switch

Input/output level indicator

Set this to match the sampling frequency of the recording software you are using.

Set this to ANALOG.

Adjust the input level so it is as high as you can get it without causing the indicator to light in red.

To obtain the best audio quality, do not connect anything to the mic input jack or guitar/mic input jack. Lower the guitar/mic input adjustment slider to the lowest position.

Signal ow

Audio Amplier

(Cassette, record players)

Audio cables

Recording source select switch

Turn this all the way to the far left.

Recording a cassette tape or LP into your computer

Here’s how you can record the analog output of an audio device such as a cassette tape or LP (vinyl

fig.analog.e

record) into your computer.

Sampling frequency select switch

Set this to the sampling frequency that is selected in your recording software.

After you change the position of the Sampling frequency select switch, you will need to disconnect and reconnect the USB cable.

Recording source select switch

Set this to ANALOG.

Turn down the volume of your connected monitor speakers (or similar equipment) before you change the setting of the Recording source select switch.

Input/output level indicator

Use this to adjust the input level.

To obtain the best-quality recording, use the Input volume knob to adjust the level until it is as high as you can get it without causing the input/output level indicator to light in red.

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Be careful of looped connections

fig.loop.e

UA-4FX

Loop Connection

INPUT

LINE OUT

Basic Connections and Settings

Stereo Set

(cassette, record players)

OUTPUT

LINE IN

If you connect the UA-4FX as shown in the above diagram with a device that passes the input audio back to the output (e.g., an audio amp during recording), the sound will loop between the UA-4FX and that device, causing oscillation and producing sound at an unexpectedly high volume.

Be aware that such connections can cause malfunctions or damage your speakers.

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MD/DAT

DIGITAL INPUT

Optical digital cable

DIGITAL OUT

Set this to match the sampling frequency of the audio data you are playing, the sampling frequency that can be recorded by your digital device (MD/DAT), and the sampling frequency used by your software.

Signal ow

Sampling frequency select switch

Recording source select switch

Set this to LOOP-BACK.

Recording sound from your computer onto MD or DAT

fig.digital.e

Here’s how you can record audio data from your computer onto a digital device such as MD or DAT.

Sampling frequency select switch

Set this to the sampling frequency of the audio data you are playing and the sampling frequency of your recording software.

After you change the position of the Sampling frequency select switch, you will need to disconnect and reconnect the USB cable.

Recording source select switch

Set this to LOOP-BACK.

If this is set to LOOP-BACK, signals will no longer be received from the various analog input jacks. This means that only the sound from your computer will be sent to the Digital output connector, so that noise or undesired sound will not be present.

Turn down the volume of your connected monitor speakers (or similar equipment) before you change the setting of the Recording source select switch.

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Recording source select switch

Sampling frequency select switch

DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

Optical digital cable

Set this to DIGITAL.

Set this to match the sampling frequency of the recording software you are using.

CD player

Signal ow

Recording the digital output from a CD/MD/DAT into your computer

fig.digital2.e

Sampling frequency select switch

Set this to the sampling frequency of your recording software.

Normally, you will select 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz for DAT, and 44.1 kHz for MD or CD. For details, refer to the owner’s manual for your digital audio device and software. After you change the position of the Sampling frequency select switch, you will need to disconnect and reconnect the USB cable.

Recording source select switch

Set this to DIGITAL. Turn down the volume of your connected monitor speakers (or similar equipment) before you change the setting of the Recording source select switch.

*The UA-4FX complies with SCMS. If the audio data that is input from the digital audio input

connector contains copy-prohibit flags (as will be the case if you recorded an MD from a CD), the UA-4FX will not allow this data to be recorded on your computer. (The sound will be output from the Line output jacks and Headphone jack.)

* The signal from the Line input jacks or Mic input jack, the signal from the Guitar/mic input jack,

and the signal from the Digital input connector cannot be mixed and recorded together.

* If no signal is being received from the Digital input connector even though the Recording

source select switch is set to DIGITAL, the UA-4FX will operate in the same way as when the switch is set to ANALOG.

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computer

Input/output level indicator

Guitar/mic input volume

LINE IN

OUTPUT

plug-in powered microphone

Sampling frequency select switch

Recording source select switch

Set this to ANALOG.

Set this to match the sampling frequency of the recording software you are using.

Set the input level so it is as high as you can get it without causing the input level indicator to light in red.

Monitor speakers

Audio cables

USB cable

USB connector

The input from your guitar or microphone will be mixed with the audio data played back by your computer, and sent to your speakers.

Only the input from the guitar or microphone will be recorded on your computer.

The input from your guitar or mic will be mixed with the audio data from your computer, and output.

Signal ow of audio data from your computer

Signal ow of the guitar/mic input

Dynamic

microphone

Guitar

Recording a guitar or microphone

Here’s how you can play your guitar or sing along with audio data played back from your computer, and use your sequencer or other software to record just the sound of the guitar or

fig.guitar-mic.e

microphone.

Sampling frequency select switch

Set this to the sampling frequency that is selected on your recording software.

After you change the position of the Sampling frequency select switch, you will need to disconnect and reconnect the USB cable.

* The available frequencies will depend on the software you are using. For details, refer to the

owner’s manual of your application. The available frequencies will also depend on the operating

system of your computer.

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Recording source select switch

Set this to ANALOG. Turn down the volume of your connected monitor speakers (or similar equipment) before you change the setting of the Recording source select switch.

Input select switch

Set this to MIC if you connect a microphone, or to GUITAR if you connect a guitar.

Guitar/mic input volume

Use this to adjust the input level. If the input/output level indicator is lit red, use this volume control to lower the input level. To obtain the best-quality recording, use this knob to adjust the level so it is as high as you can get it without causing the indicator to light.

* Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers. This

can be remedied by:

1. Changing the orientation of the microphone(s).

2. Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from speakers.

3. Lowering volume levels.

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Basic Connections and Settings

LINE IN

OUTPUT

Signal ow of the guitar/mic input

Sampling frequency select switch

Set this to match the sampling frequency of the recording software you are using.

Set this to ANALOG.

Recording source select switch

Audio cables

Monitor speakers, etc.

USB cable

USB connector

Computer

Condenser microphone

Only the input from the microphone will be recorded in the computer.

If connecting a condenser microphone:

Turn on the phantom power switch located on the bottom panel. The phantom power indicator will light.

Signal ow of the audio data from the computer

Input/output level indicator

Set the input level so it is as high as you can get it without causing the input level indicator to light in red.

Guitar/mic input volume

The input from the condenser microphone will be mixed with the audio data from your computer, and then output.

Recording with a phantom-powered condenser microphone

fig.condensor.e

Sampling frequency select switch

Set this to the sampling frequency that is selected in your recording software.

After you change the position of the Sampling frequency select switch, you will need to disconnect

and reconnect the USB cable.

* The frequencies you can select will depend on the software you’re using. For details, refer to the

owner’s manual of the application you’re using. The selectable frequencies will also depend on your operating system.

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Types of microphone

Most microphones are either dynamic microphones or condenser microphones; either type of microphone can be connected to the UA-4FX. The UA-4FX also supports “plug-in powered microphones,” which are small monaural condenser microphones designed for connection to the microphone input of a computer. Only a monaural microphone that supports plug-in power may be connected to the Mic input jack (plug-in powered mic). Connecting any other type of microphone or a conventional stereo mini-type plug to this jack may damage the circuitry.

Recording source select switch

Set this to ANALOG. Turn down the volume of your connected monitor speakers (or similar equipment) before you change the setting of the Recording source select switch.

Phantom power switch

Turn ON.

The Phantom power indicator on the front panel will light.

Guitar/mic input volume

* Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers. This

can be remedied by:

1. Changing the orientation of the microphone(s).

2. Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from speakers.

3. Lowering volume levels.

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Basic Connections and Settings

The sound that is output from your computer will pass through the UA-4FX, and be returned to the computer.

USB cable

Computer

USB connector

Signal ow from your computer

Signal ow from the UA-4FX

Recording source select switch

Set this to

LOOP-BACK.

Sampling frequency select switch

Set this to match the sampling frequency of the recording software you are using.

Recording internet radio or other computer sound

Here’s how you can use your computer to record Internet radio or other sound from your

fig.pc.e

computer.

Sampling frequency select switch

Set this to the sampling frequency that is selected on your recording software.

After you change the position of the Sampling frequency select switch, you will need to disconnect and reconnect the USB cable.

Recording source select switch

Set this to LOOP-BACK.

Turn down the volume of your connected monitor speakers (or similar equipment) before you change the setting of the Recording source select switch.

* If this is set to LOOP-BACK, signals will no longer be received from the various analog input jacks.

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Set this to

48 (kHz).

Sampling frequency select switch

Set this to ON.

ADVANCED DRIVER switch

No sound will be output from the headphone jack.

When 5.1 channel surround is being output, the output level indicators will light consecutively from the bottom.

Output level indicator

Signal ow

Optical digital

cable

DIGITAL

OUT

DIGITAL INPUT

Amp with built-in

5.1 ch decoder

If you’re using Windows Vista, you’ll need to make settings for the driver and for Windows. Make settings as described in “Settings for using 5.1 channel digital output (Windows

Vista)” (p. 57).

Playing back 5.1 ch surround from your computer

The UA-4FX’s 5.1 channel digital output can be played back by an amp that has a built-in 5.1 channel decoder.

* You cannot record audio signals during 5.1 channel playback.

fig.5.1ch.e

This functionality is available only in Windows. In order to use this in Windows, you will need DVD playback software such as WinDVD. You will need to obtain this separately.

For details on settings, refer to the owner’s manual for your software.

* We recommend that you use WinDVD 8 or later.

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Applying Effects

Tube Simulator

button

Eect variation

button

The UA-4FX’s advanced effects provide an easy way to change the character of the sound, and are a great convenience for audio editing. Four types of digital effect are provided, and these can be applied while you play back sound or record from a microphone or guitar. You can use the four knobs to easily adjust the character of the effect that is applied to the microphone, guitar, or the sound from the line inputs or digital input.

Before you continue, make connections and basic settings as described in “Basic Connections and

Settings” (p. 31).

Advanced effects (three features)

Advanced 1 Four ways to use

1. Vacuum tube (TUBE) amp simulator

This is a COSM effect that simulates a vacuum tube amp.

It creates the fat, warm sound that is typical of vacuum tubes.

2. MASTERING

Old analog sources such as cassette tape will be given new life by digital technology.

3. LISTENING

This setting is ideal for listening. Your computer becomes an AV processor, allowing you to enjoy karaoke.

fig.fx-vari.e

4. PERFORM

Enjoy powerful guitar sounds, and seven types of narration voice.

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Applying Effects

Advanced 2 Using the four Effect knobs to adjust the sound

fig.eng-panel

Eect knobs

Advanced 3 Applying effects to the recording (capture) or

playback

fig.rec-play.e

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Applying Effects

Advanced

eect

Capture

Play back

ADVANCED

Applying effects to the recording

fig.eng-panel1_50

ig.advance-fx1.e

Applying effects to the playback

fig.eng-panel2_50

fig.advance-fx2.e

Capture

Audio CDInternet radio

Play back

Center

cancel

ADVANCED

Advanced

eect

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Applying effects

Eect Variation

switch

TUBE SIMULATOR

button

Eect knobs

Press the Capture button or the Playback button.

No effect will be applied if neither the Capture button or the Playback button are turned on (lit). You cannot turn both buttons on simultaneously.

Use the Tube simulator button or Effect variation

button to select the desired effect.

Applying Effects

fig.eng-panel1

If you want to apply effects to the sound being recording, turn on the Capture button.

fig.eng-panel2

If you want to apply effects to the sound being played back, turn on the Playback button.

fig.fx-sw.e

fig.eng-panel

Use the Effect knobs to adjust the character of the effect.

If an effect knob is set to the OFF position, that effect will not be applied. Gradually turn the effect knob toward the right to adjust the setting to your taste.

* The fat sound produced by the tube simulator will still remain even if the effect knob is turned

off.

* In some cases, applying the effect too strongly may cause the sound to distort. If this occurs,

lower the input level. Alternatively, turn the Effect knobs toward the left to reduce the depth of the effect.

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Applying Effects

Press the

TUBE SIMULATOR button.

Using effects

Tube simulator

(FAT & WARM)

Brightness

(BRIGHT)

Compressor depth

(COMP-THR)

Compressor volume

(COMP-LEVEL)

* If you increase an effect (turn the knob toward the right) excessively, the sound may distort. If

this occurs, you can try lowering the level of the input signal, the volume of the external audio playback device, or the volume of your computer.

fig.fx-tube.e

This is a COSM effect that simulates a vacuum tube amp.

It simulates the fat, warm sound that is typical of vacuum tubes.

fig.fx-tube2.e

Effect Explanation

Fatness

Simulates the warm, fat sound that is typical of vacuum tubes.

Simulates a clear and bright vacuum tube sound.

Specifies the level at which the compressor will begin operating. As you turn this knob toward the right, the compressor will be applied more deeply, producing a thicker sound.

Adjusts the output level of the compressor. Turning this knob toward the right will raise the level.

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Using the tube simulator (1)

LINE IN

OUTPUT

Condenser microphone

Turn on the capture button.

Signal ow

USB cable

USB connector

Computer

Monitor speakers

Set this to ANALOG.

Recording source select switch

Set this to

TUBE SIMULATOR.

Input/output level indicator

Adjust the input level so it is as high as you can get it without causing the indicator to light in red.

If connecting a condenser microphone:

Turn on the phantom power switch located on the bottom panel. The phantom power indicator will light.

Gives the

sound a rich,

weighty

character.

Gives the

sound more

clarity.

Applies the compressor to make the sound even

weightier.

Adjusts the gain of the

compressor.

Here’s how you can record a vocal using the rich sound of the vacuum tube mic preamp.

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Applying Effects

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Applying Effects

LINE IN

OUTPUT

Makes the sound richer and warmer.

Gives the sound more clarity.

iTunes Media player Internet radio

Set this to TUBE SIMULATOR.

Monitor speakers

Computer

USB cable

USB connector

Signal ow

Turn on the PLAYBACK button.

Audio cables

Using the tube simulator (2)

Here’s how you can enjoy sound from your computer, enhanced by the warmth of a vacuum tube

fig.fx-tube4.e

audio amp.

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Mastering effect (MASTERING)

Set this to

MASTERING.

Removing noise

(NOISE SUP)

Sharpening the sound

(ENHANCER)

Boosting the low range

(MASTER-Lo)

Boosting the high range

(MASTER-Hi)

* If you increase an effect (turn the knob toward the right) excessively, the sound may distort. If

this occurs, you can try lowering the level of the input signal, the volume of the external audio playback device, or the volume of your computer. Alternatively, you can turn the effect knob toward the left to decrease the effect.

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When capturing audio from a cassette tape or LP (vinyl record), you can use this effect to improve the quality of the audio file that is captured on your computer.

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Effect Explanation

This removes low-level sounds or noise that remain in the background during periods of silence, and removes the noise from an analog source. This will make the sound clearer. * If this effect is applied to an input signal whose volume is extremely low,

you may hear no sound at all.

This sharpens the sound, boosting the high-frequency range to improve the clarity.

This suppresses distortion to the low-frequency range (below 220 Hz), making the sound powerful and solid.

This suppresses distortion to the high-frequency range (above 2 kHz), making the sound more powerful.

Applying Effects

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Applying Effects

LINE IN

LINE OUT

OUTPUT

INPUT

Turn on the capture button.

Removes noise, making the sound cleaner.

Sharpens the mid- and high-frequen cies that were muted.

Brings out the low-frequency range, making the sound more powerful and consistent.

Improves the consistency of the high-frequenc y range.

Removes the hiss noise that is heard in the background of the music.

* For some sources, the noise

may not be completely eliminated.

Removes the hiss noise that is heard in the background during periods of silence.

Set this to ANALOG.

Recording source select switch

Signal ow

USB cable

Audio cables

Monitor speakers

Radio cassette

player/Stereo set

USB

connector

USB

connector

Computer

Input/output level indicator

Adjust the input level so it is as high as you can get it without causing the indicator to light in red.

Set this to

MASTERING.

Using the mastering effect

Here’s how you can enhance the sound from a cassette tape to make it sound more like a CD before

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saving it on your computer.

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Examples of effect settings

MASTERING

Removing noise from a cassette tape

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MASTERING

Recording without including extraneous noises from the surroundings

fig.fx-temp2

MASTERING

Sharpening the sound from a microphone that lacks clarity

fig.fx-temp3

MASTERING

Applying Effects

Making a live sound crisper and cleaner

fig.fx-temp4

MASTERING

Clarifying the sound of a low-quality MP3

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Applying Effects

Listening effect (LISTENING)

Set this to

LISTENING.

CENTER CANCEL

LOW BOOST Boosts the low range of the sound, adding impact.

HIGH BOOST Boosts the high range of the sound, adding clarity.

REVERB Adds reverb to create a more spacious sound.

* If you increase an effect (turn the knob toward the right) excessively, the sound may distort. In

this case, try lowering the volume of the application you’re using. Also try turning the effect knob toward the left to reduce the depth of the effect.

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You can apply this effect to the playback of a CD, internet radio, or MP3 to enhance the sound in various ways.

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Effect Explanation

When you input a stereo source such as a CD, this lets you eliminate sounds that are located in the center of the stereo image, creating a karaoke version. As you turn the effect knob from the OFF position toward the right (maximum), a greater portion of the center will be eliminated. * Applying this to a monaural sound may result in your hearing no sound

* If the Playback button is on, this center cancel effect will not apply to the

at all.

input.

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Using the Listening effect

Audio cables

Set this to ANALOG.

Recording source select switch

Monitor speakers

Computer

USB cable

USB

connector

USB

connector

OUTPUT

LINE IN

Signal ow

Turn the playback button on.

Internet radio Media player iTunes Audio CD

Set this to

LISTENING.

Enhance the high range.

Create powerful lows.

Make the sound more spacious.

Dynamic

microphone

Eliminates the vocal part from the CD audio played by your computer.

Applies reverb (reverberation) to enhance the mood of your vocals.

Here’s how you can transform your computer into a karaoke system. You can apply effects to the

fig.fx-master4.e

sound from Internet radio, media player or iTunes.

Applying Effects

Enjoying karaoke

Center canceling will apply only to the sound played back from your computer.

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Applying Effects

Performance effect

Set this to

PERFORM.

Effect Explanation

FX VOICE

AMP/DRIVE

CHORUS Adds depth and spaciousness to the sound, creating a rich sense of stereo.

DELAY Adds repeated delays to give the sound more depth, or produce an echo-like effect.

* If you increase an effect (turn the knob toward the right) excessively, the sound may distort. If

this occurs, you can try lowering the level of the input signal, the volume of the external audio playback device, or the volume of your computer. Also try turning the effect knob toward the left to reduce the depth of the effect.

* When you turn on a performance effect, a noise suppressor will be activated to reduce the noise

from your guitar or microphone. You can adjust the level of the noise suppressor by holding down the Effect variation button and turning the AMP/DRIVE knob. Turning the knob toward the left will lower the level.

fig.fx-master-3.e

It is useful to apply this effect when you are recording a guitar or microphone.

fig.fx-master2-3.e

Modifies the pitch, giving the sound a completely different character. As you turn the effect knob from OFF toward the maximum (far right), the pitch will rise.

Distorts the sound to create guitar tones ranging from tasteful to extreme. Turning the effect knob from OFF toward the center position will produce a mild overdriven sound. Turning the knob from the center toward the maximum (far right) will produce more extreme distortion.

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Adding variation to your sound

Condenser microphone

LINE IN

OUTPUT

Signal ow

USB cable

Audio cables

Monitor speakers

USB

connector

USB

connector

Computer

Set this to ANALOG.

Recording source select switch

Dynamic

microphone

Guitar

Plug-in powered

microphone

Turn on the Capture button

Apply a chorus eect.

Turn toward the right to raise the pitch.

Apply an echo eect.

Input/output level indicator

Adjust the input level so it is as high as you can get it without causing the indicator to light in red.

Set this to

PERFORM.

Produces an aggressively distorted sound.

Produces the natural-sounding distortion of a guitar amp.

If connecting a condenser microphone:

Turn on the phantom power switch located on the bottom panel. The phantom power indicator will light.

Here’s how you can apply effects to the sound from your guitar or microphone.

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Applying Effects

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Applying Effects

PERFORM

Examples of effect settings

Distort the voice slightly, as if heard through a megaphone

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Disguise the voice, as for an anonymous interview

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Make a guitar solo sound more pleasant

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Make a clean guitar sound more pleasant

fig.fx-temp10

Create a more earthy blues guitar sound

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Appendices

Settings for using 5.1 channel digital output (Windows Vista)

Enable the S/PDIF Pass-Through as described in “Driver settings” (p. 57).

Open Control Panel, click Hardware and Sound, and then click Sound.

*If you’re using the Classic View, double-click Sound.

In Playback page, select the OUT of the UA-4FX, and click [Properties].

Open the Supported Formats tab.

In Encoded formats, select Dolby DIGITAL or DTS Audio.

* Select the format you want to play back.

Click [OK] to close Properties.

Click [OK] to close Sound.

Carry out playback using DVD playback software that supports Dolby DIGITAL or DTS Audio digital

output.

Driver settings

The UA-4FX’s dedicated driver allows you to view or change the settings.

* You cannot change the settings of the standard driver provided by the operating system

(“About standard driver mode” (p. 66)).

Viewing or changing the settings (Windows)

Use a USB cable to connect the UA-4FX to your computer.

Open the Control Panel, and double-click the UA-4FX icon.

* If you don’t see the UA-4FX icon, switch to the Classic View.

The UA-4FX Driver Settings dialog box will appear.

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Appendices

Audio Buffer Size

Normally, you should leave the buffer size at the sixth mark from the left.

* If you’ve changed the buffer size, you must restart the software that’s using the UA-4FX.

Alternatively, if you’re using software that has an audio device test function, execute the software’s test function.

* Depending on the software you’re using, its audio settings may also have a buffer size

adjustment.

Use Smaller ASIO Buffer Size

By selecting this check box, you can decrease the buffer size when using ASIO compatible software.

If you experience dropouts in the sound with this check box selected, clear the check box.

* Clear this check box if you want to adjust the Audio Buffer Size.

Use ASIO Direct Monitor

Select this check box if you want to use ASIO Direct Monitor functionality with your ASIO compatible software.

Enable S/PDIF Pass-Through (Windows Vista)

Select this option if you want to play back the Dolby DIGITAL or DTS Audio digital output using an amp that has a built-in decoder.

* The modified setting will take effect after the USB cable of the UA-4FX is disconnected and

reconnected.

* You can use this only if the sampling frequency of the UA-4FX is set to 48 kHz.

* This requires DVD playback software that supports digital output of Dolby DIGITAL and DTS

Audio.

* Audio signals cannot be recorded while Dolby DIGITAL or DTS Audio digital audio is being

output.

* If you want to record or play back conventional audio signals after using this function, you must

exit the DVD playback software you were using.

* This function cannot be used for digital output of Microsoft WMA Pro Audio.

Light Load

Normally, you should leave this check box cleared.

* If you’ve made a change to the settings, you must disconnect the USB cable from the UA-4FX

Show “README”

This displays the online manual for the driver.

Driver version

This displays the version of the currently installed driver.

and then reconnect it in order for the new settings to take effect.

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Viewing or changing the settings (Macintosh)

Use a USB cable to connect the UA-4FX to your computer.

In System Preferences, click UA-4FX.

The Driver Settings screen will appear.

Audio Buffer Size

This adjusts the driver’s audio input/output buffer size.

If you experience dropouts or noise when playing or recording even after you have adjusted the audio buffer size in your software, try increasing this buffer size setting.

* Some software does not allow you to adjust the buffer size.

Recording Margin

If there are dropouts or noise in the recorded audio data even after you have adjusted the audio buffer size in your software and have also adjusted the Audio Buffer Size, try increasing this recording margin setting.

* Some software does not allow you to adjust the buffer size.

Recording Timing

Adjust this setting if the timing of the recorded audio data is incorrectly aligned.

* If audio software is running, these settings will not be applied immediately even if you click

[Apply]. Close all audio software; the settings will be applied the next time you start up the software.

Appendices

Driver signing option settings (Windows XP)

Driver installation may not be possible due to your settings for “Driver Signing Options.” Refer to the following, and make the appropriate settings.

Open the Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance, and then click the System icon.

* If you’re using the Classic view, double-click System.

Click the Hardware tab, and then click [Driver Signing].

The Driver Signing Options dialog box will appear.

In the Driver Signing Options dialog box, choose Warn or Ignore, and click [OK].

Click [OK] to close the System Properties dialog box.

Install the driver as described in the procedure for “Installing the driver” (p. 17).

* Once you’ve finished installing the driver, change the driver signing options back to their

original settings.

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Appendices

Reinstalling the driver

If a problem occurred while installing the driver, use the following procedure to reinstall it.

Uninstall the UA-4FX driver as described in “Removing the driver” (p. 60).

Install the driver once again as described in “Driver Installation and Settings” (p. 16).

Removing the driver

Your computer may fail to correctly recognize the UA-4FX if the driver could not be installed according to the specified procedure. If so, you’ll need to delete the driver that was detected by mistake. Use the following procedure to remove the driver, and then install the driver once again according to the procedure given in “Driver Installation and Settings” (p. 16).

Windows users

* The displayed content may differ depending on your system.

Start up Windows with the UA-4FX disconnected.

* Make sure that all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used) are

disconnected.

* Log on using a user name whose account type is computer administrator (such as

Administrator).

Insert the included UA-4FX Driver CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

On the CD-ROM, navigate to the following folder and double-click Uninstal.exe.

Windows Vista: Driver\Vista\Uninstal.exe Windows XP: Driver\XP\Uninstal.exe

If you’re using Windows Vista, a user account control warning will appear; click [Continue].

The screen will indicate “The installed UA-4FX Driver will be uninstalled.” Click [OK].

If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message.

The screen will indicate “Uninstallation was completed.” Click [OK] to restart Windows.

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Macintosh users

* The displayed content may differ depending on your system.

Start up your Macintosh with all USB cables disconnected.

* Make sure that all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and USB mouse are

disconnected.

Insert the included UA-4FX Driver CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your Macintosh.

Navigate to the CD-ROM’s UA4FXUSBDriver folder, and double-click UA4FX_Uninstaller.

The screen will indicate “This uninstalls UA-4FX driver from this Macintosh.” Click [Uninstall].

If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message.

The screen will indicate “Are you sure to uninstall the driver?”

Click [OK].

An Authenticate dialog box or the dialog that indicates “UA4FX_Uninstaller requires that you

type your password” will appear. Enter the password and click [OK].

The screen will indicate “Uninstallation is completed.” Click [Restart] to restart your Macintosh.

* It may take some time for the Macintosh to restart.

Appendices

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Appendices

Power management settings

If you experience problems such as interrupted notes or dropouts in the sound, you may be able to solve the problem by changing your computer’s power management settings.

Windows Vista users

Open the Control Panel, click System and Maintenance, and then click Power Options. * If you’re using the Classic view, double-click the Power Options icon.

In Select a power plan, choose High performance.

In the High performance area, click Change plan settings.

Click Change advanced power settings.

In Power Options Advanced Settings, click the “+” symbol for Hard Disk, and click the “+”

symbol for Turn off hard disk after to open it.

Click Setting (Minutes), and click the down arrow to change the setting to Never.

Click [OK] to close the Power Options window.

Close the Edit Plan Settings screen.

Windows XP users

Open the Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. * If you’re using the Classic view, double-click the Power Options icon.

Click the Power Schemes tab, and in the Power Schemes field, select Always On.

Click [OK] to close Power Options Properties.

Macintosh users

In System Preferences, click Energy Saver.

Click Options.

In the Processor Performance field, choose Highest. * On some Macintosh it may not be possible to set the “Processor Performance.”

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System “Performance” settings (Windows)

You may be able to solve the problem by changing the “Performance” setting of the system as described below.

Windows Vista users

Open the Control Panel, click System and Maintenance, and click System.

* If you’re using the Classic view, double-click the System icon.

In the list of tasks shown at the left, click Advanced System Settings.

A User Account Control dialog box will appear; click [Continue].

* If you’re asked to enter an administrator password, log on to Windows as a user whose account

type is administrator, and make the setting again.

Click Performance [Settings], and click the Advanced tab.

Choose Background services and click [OK].

Click [OK] to close System Properties.

Appendices

Windows XP users

Open the Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance, and double-click System.

* If you’re using the Classic view, double-click the System icon.

Click the Advanced tab, and click Performance [Settings].

Click the Advanced tab.

Choose Background services, and click [OK].

Click [OK] to close System Properties.

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Appendices

System volume settings

Windows Vista users

Open the Control Panel, and click Hardware and Sound.

* If you’re using the Classic View, click Control Panel Home to exit the Classic View.

In Sound, click Adjust system volume.

The Volume Mixer will appear. From the Device menu, select the UA-4FX’s OUT and adjust the

volume.

Adjust the Device or Application volume.

* If the Mute button is on, click the Mute button once again to turn it off.

* You can also access the volume mixer by right-clicking the speaker icon located in the bottom

right corner of your screen, and choosing Open Volume Mixer.

Windows XP users

Open the Control Panel, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, and then double-click the

Sounds and Audio Devices.

* If you’re using the Classic view, double-click the Sounds and Audio Devices icon.

Click the Audio tab.

In the Sound playback area, make sure that OUT (UA-4FX) is selected as the Default device, and

click [Volume].

The Volume Control will appear; adjust the Wave volume.

* If the Mute setting is checked, clear the check mark.

Macintosh users

In System Preferences, click Sound.

Click the Output tab.

In the Choose a device for sound output field, make sure that the UA-4FX is selected, and use the

Output volume slider to adjust the volume.

* If Mute is checked, clear the check mark.

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Virtual Sound Canvas DXi

Virtual Sound Canvas DXi (VSC DXi) is a software synthesizer that’s compatible with DirectX Instrument (DXi). With it, you can easily use a rich array of high-quality Virtual Sound Canvas sounds with your DXi-compatible programs.

* Only a Windows version of Virtual Sound Canvas DXi is included.

Features

• VSC DXi is compatible with GM2 System, as well as GS Format, a form of music files conforming to specifications for Roland sound modules.

• VSC DXi is a multitimbral sound module featuring 16 parts, for a maximum of 128 voices. In addition, VSC comes with 902 sounds and 26 drum sets built in, making spectacular ensemble performances possible.

• Internal reverb, chorus, and delay effects lend greater musical expression to your performances.

• In the VSC Panel, you can easily switch sounds (instruments), adjust volume levels, and change parts in other ways, as well as mute parts.

• You can display each part's level and monitor the polyphony on the screen, allowing you to confirm the status of performances and check performance data that you have created.

Installing Virtual Sound Canvas DXi

Insert the UA-4FX Driver CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

On the CD-ROM, navigate to the VSC-DXi folder, and double-click the Setup icon.

* (Windows Vista Users) If a dialog regarding user account control appears, click [continue].

fig.vsc-welcome.eps_50

The installer will start, and the “Welcome to the

InstallShield Wizard for Virtual Sound Canvas DXi”

screen will appear. Click [Next].

Appendices

You will be asked whether you consent to the terms of the

license agreement. Read the license agreement, and click

[Yes] if you agree.

If you click [No], the installation will be halted.

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Appendices

fig.vsc-location.eps_50

A dialog box will appear, allowing you to select the

installation location. To accept the suggested location,

click [Next].

If you want to change the installation folder, click [Browse] and specify the desired folder.

Verify the current settings of the Confirmation of

installation screen.

After verifying the settings, click [Next].

If you want to re-specify the installation location, click [Back].

When the files have been copied, the InstallShield Wizard Complete screen will appear.

Click [Finish].

This completes installation of Virtual Sound Canvas DXi.

About standard driver mode

Use this mode if you want to use the standard driver provided by your operating system.

* The UA-4FX will operate at 44.1 kHz/16-bit, regardless of the setting of the Sampling frequency

select switch (p. 12).

* This mode does not support ASIO drivers.

* The MIDI IN/OUT connectors cannot be used in this mode.

]

Installing the standard driver

Start up your computer with the UA-4FX disconnected.

* Disconnect all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used).

Close any software that is running.

Set the UA-4FX’s ADVANCED (mode select) switch to OFF.

Connect the UA-4FX to your computer. The driver will be installed automatically.

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Input/output device settings

In order to use the UA-4FX with your software, you’ll need to choose the UA-4FX as the audio input/ output device.

For details on how to make this setting, refer to the documentation of your software.

Windows Vista users

Audio output device Speakers (UA-4FX)

Audio input device Line (UA-4FX)

* For details on settings for using the UA-4FX with Windows Media Player, refer to “Input/output

device settings” (p. 19), and make the audio input/output settings as directed.

Windows XP users

Audio output device UA-4FX

Audio input device UA-4FX

* For details on settings for using the UA-4FX with Windows Media Player, refer to “Input/output

device settings” (p. 23), and make the audio input/output settings as directed.

Macintosh (Mac OS X) users

Audio output device UA-4FX

Audio input device UA-4FX

* For details on audio input/output settings for Mac OS X, refer to “Audio input/output device

settings” (p. 26).

Appendices

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Troubleshooting

If you experience problems, read this chapter first. It contains information that will help you solve the problem.

* For help with Windows or Macintosh operation, refer to the documentation for your computer

or operating system.

Problems when installing the driver

Can’t start up the installer

Is the CD-ROM inserted correctly in your CD-ROM drive?

Make sure that the CD-ROM is correctly inserted in the CD-ROM drive.

Could the CD-ROM itself or the lens of your CD-ROM drive be dirty?

The installer may not operate correctly if the CD-ROM or the lens of your CD-ROM drive is dirty. Use a commercially available CD cleaner or lens cleaner to clean the disc or lens.

Are you attempting to install from a networked CD-ROM drive?

The driver cannot be installed from a CD-ROM drive on the network.

A warning or error appears during the installation (Windows)

Could you have connected the UA-4FX to your computer before installing the driver?

If you connect the UA-4FX to your computer before installing the driver, an error message may appear when you begin the installation.

Uninstall the UA-4FX driver as described in “Removing the driver” (p. 60), and then install the UA4FX driver once again as described in “Driver Installation and Settings” (p. 16).

Are there any devices labeled “Other,” “Unknown,” or “?/!/X” in the Device Manager?

If driver installation was not completed successfully, the partially installed driver may remain in an incomplete state.

Uninstall the UA-4FX driver as described in “Removing the driver” (p. 60), and then install the UA-4FX once again as described in “Driver Installation and Settings” (p. 16).

Can’t install the driver according to the procedure

Did you log on to Windows with the appropriate user privileges?

You must log onto Windows using one of the following user names.

• A user name belonging to the Administrators group, such as Administrator

• A user name whose account type is Computer Administrator

* For details, ask the system administrator for your computer.

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Troubleshooting

In some cases, you may be unable to install the driver because of the “Driver signing option” settings.

Refer to “Driver signing option settings (Windows XP)” (p. 59) and make the appropriate settings.

Could other software be running, perhaps in the background (such as anti-virus software)?

The installation may not occur correctly if other software is running. Be sure to close all other software before you perform the installation.

Installation is not successfully completed when you connect the UA-4FX

Could the UA-4FX’s ADVANCED (mode select) switch be OFF?

Turn the UA-4FX’s ADVANCED (mode select) switch ON, and install the driver once again.

After you connect the UA-4FX, it may take several tens of seconds or several minutes before it is recognized by your computer.

This is not a malfunction.

Please wait until the Found New Hardware Wizard appears.

Is the UA-4FX connected?

Make sure that the UA-4FX is correctly connected to your computer.

Could your computer be operating on its battery?

Operation may be unstable if your computer is operating on battery power.

Please use your computer with its power supply connected.

Could you be using a bus-powered USB hub (a hub that does not require a power supply)?

The UA-4FX cannot be used with a bus-powered USB hub (a hub that does not need a separate power supply). Use it with a self-powered USB hub (a hub that has an internal power supply or AC adaptor).

Could a USB device other than a mouse or keyboard be connected?

Disconnect all USB devices (other than a mouse and keyboard, if used) from your computer before performing the installation.

Check the power management settings of your computer.

Your computer’s power management settings may be limiting the power that is supplied to USB.

Take a look at your computer’s power management settings.

➝ “Power management settings” (p. 62)

Does your computer meet the requirements of the USB specification?

Operation may be unstable if your computer does not meet the electrical requirements of the USB specification.

In this case, you may be able to solve the problem by connecting a self-powered USB hub (a USB hub that has an internal power supply or an AC adaptor).

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Troubleshooting

“Found New Hardware Wizard” appears even though you’ve installed the driver (Windows XP)

Could you have connected the UA-4FX to a different USB connector than the one you used when installing the driver?

If your computer or USB hub has two or more USB connectors, connecting the UA-4FX to a different USB connector may cause your computer to ask for the driver file even though the driver has already been installed.

This behavior does not indicate a malfunction.

Install the driver as described in step 8 of “Installing the driver” (p. 22).

A number such as “2-” appears at the beginning of the device name (Windows Vista)

Could you have connected the UA-4FX to a different USB port?

If you connect the UA-4FX to a different USB port, some operating systems may automatically add a number to the beginning of the device name, but this should not be a problem when using the UA-4FX. If you want to return to the device name that does not have this number, you can either connect the UA-4FX to the same USB port as when you installed it, or install the driver once again.

➝ “Reinstalling the driver” (p. 60)

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Troubleshooting

Problems with settings

Can’t select/use the UA-4FX within software or in system settings

Could the UA-4FX be in use by other software?

Close all software that’s currently running, disconnect the UA-4FX’s USB cable, and then reconnect it.

If this does not solve the problem, reinstall the driver.

➝ “Reinstalling the driver” (p. 60)

Is the driver installed correctly?

Driver installation may have failed. Please reinstall the driver.

➝ “Reinstalling the driver” (p. 60)

Is the UA-4FX device name shown?

If the device name is not displayed, it may be that the driver installation failed. Please reinstall the driver.

➝ “Reinstalling the driver” (p. 60)

Could the computer to which the UA-4FX is connected have entered standby (suspend) mode, hibernate mode, or sleep mode?

Close all software that uses the UA-4FX, disconnect the UA-4FX’s USB cable, and then reconnect it.

If this does not solve the problem, restart your computer.

Could you have disconnected and reconnected the USB cable while using the UA-4FX?

Close all software that uses the UA-4FX, disconnect the UA-4FX’s USB cable, and then reconnect it.

If this does not solve the problem, restart your computer.

Could the UA-4FX have been connected when the computer started up?

On some computers, the UA-4FX may be unusable if it is already connected when the computer starts up.

Start up your computer, and then connect the UA-4FX.

Are you using the Media Player included with Windows Vista?

On Windows Vista, the UA-4FX’s MIDI device cannot be selected by Media Player.

Can’t use or select the UA-4FX from your ASIO compatible software

Could the UA-4FX’s ADVANCED (mode select) switch be turned OFF?

If you’re using ASIO compatible software, turn the ADVANCED (mode select) switch ON.

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Troubleshooting

Problems with playback or recording

No sound from your computer’s speakers

If you connect the UA-4FX to your computer, sound will not be heard from your computer’s speakers.

This is not a malfunction.

Connect your headphones or audio playback system (external monitors) to the UA-4FX.

Sound played by your computer is inaudible or too soft

Can you hear sound by connecting headphones?

If you can hear sound through headphones connected to the UA-4FX’s Headphone jack, check that you have correctly connected your audio playback system (external monitors), and adjust the volume of your equipment.

If the sound in your headphones is inaudible or too soft, check the other troubleshooting items.

Are the volume settings of the UA-4FX itself set appropriately?

Use the Output volume control of the UA-4FX to adjust the volume.

Could the Recording source select switch of the UA-4FX be set to DIGITAL?

If the Recording source select switch is set to DIGITAL, the audio signal being received at the Digital input connector will be output.

The audio signal from the computer will not be output.

Could the Sampling frequency select switch be to set to “96 REC”?

If you want to play back at 96 kHz, set the Sampling frequency select switch to “96 PLAY.”

Could the Windows or Macintosh system volume be turned down?

➝ “System volume settings” (p. 64)

A device connected to the input jacks can’t be heard through headphones

Is the input and output volume set appropriately?

Turn the knobs toward the right to adjust the volume.

Could the Input monitor switch (located on the bottom of the UA-4FX) be set to “AUTO”?

Either turn the Input monitor switch “ON,” or turn on the monitor switch of the application you’re using.

Could equipment be connected simultaneously to the Mic input jack (XLR type, plug-in powered mic) and to the Guitar/mic input jack?

Connect your equipment only to the jack you’re using.

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Troubleshooting

Recording produces a silent file

If you are digitally recording the audio output of your computer:

Is the Recording source select switch set to LOOP-BACK?

Set this to LOOP-BACK.

Insufficient volume from your guitar

Is the Input select switch set correctly?

Set the Input select switch to the GUITAR position.

Also check the contents of “Insufficient volume from a device connected to the Guitar/mic input jack.”

➝ “Insufficient volume from a device connected to the Guitar/mic input jack” (p. 73)

Insufficient volume from your microphone

Is the Input select switch set correctly?

Set the Input select switch to the MIC position.

Are you using the correct connector?

Also check the contents of “Insufficient volume from a device connected to the Guitar/mic input jack.”

➝ “Insufficient volume from a device connected to the Guitar/mic input jack” (p. 73)

Insufficient volume from a device connected to the Guitar/mic input jack

Is the Guitar/mic input volume raised appropriately?

Try turning the UA-4FX’s Guitar/mic input volume toward the right to increase the input level.

Could you be using a cable that contains a resistor?

Make connections using a cable that does not contain an internal resistor (such as one from the Roland PCS series).

Sound is distorted

Could you be applying effects?

Some types of effect may cause the sound to distort if applied too strongly. If this occurs, try lowering the input level using the input volume or the Guitar/mic input volume. Alternatively, turn the effect knob toward the left to lessen the effect.

Could the input/output level indicator be lit red?

If you’re inputting sound via the Guitar/mic input jack or the Mic input jack (plug-in powered mic or XLR type), use the UA-4FX’s Guitar/mic input volume control to decrease the input level.

If you’re inputting sound via the Line input jacks, use the Input volume control to decrease the input level.

If you’re inputting sound via the Guitar/mic input jack, you should also check the setting of the Input select switch.

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Troubleshooting

Noise may be entering via the line inputs or mic inputs.

If a MIDI sound module with a USB connector is connected via USB to the same computer as the UA-4FX, and the output of the MIDI sound module is connected to the input jacks of the UA-4FX, noise from the computer may be heard via the MIDI sound module from the UA-4FX. In this case, you can either connect the MIDI sound module and UA-4FX in parallel via a self-powered hub, or connect the MIDI sound module in series or via a MIDI.

Could two or more audio devices (such as the UA-4FX and a mixer) be connected to your computer?

Try connecting only one UA-4FX to your computer. Check whether the noise disappears when only one UA-4FX is connected. In some cases, noise may occur if you connect numerous audio devices to your computer. If so, connect only the UA-4FX to your computer.

Playback contains clicks, dropouts, or other problems

Try adjusting the audio buffer size of your software

If your software allows you to adjust the audio buffer size, try changing the setting. Normally, clicks and pops can be eliminated by increasing the buffer size.

Try adjusting the audio buffer size of the driver

If your software does not allow you to adjust the buffer size, or if adjusting the buffer size in your software does not solve the problem, you may be able to solve the problem by changing the driver’s audio input/output buffer size.

Try adjusting the buffer size as described in “Driver settings” (p. 57).

Check the power management settings

You may be able to eliminate clicks and pops by changing your system’s power management settings.

➝ “Power management settings” (p. 62)

Try updating the driver of your display adaptor (Windows)

You may be able to eliminate clicks and pops by updating the driver for the display adaptor installed in your computer.

Have you set the system’s “Performance” setting? (Windows)

You may be able to solve the problem by changing the “Performance” setting of the system.

➝ “System “Performance” settings (Windows)” (p. 63)

Do the sample rate settings match?

The sample rate setting of your software must match the sample rate setting of the UA-4FX itself.

* After changing the sample rate setting of the UA-4FX itself, you must close all software that uses

the UA-4FX, disconnect the UA-4FX’s USB cable from your computer, and then reconnect it.

Could other software programs be running?

Close software that you’re not using.

If the window of a Windows program has been closed but it is still shown in the taskbar, that program is still running. Close all unneeded software that’s shown in the taskbar.

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Troubleshooting

Check the driver setting “Light Load” (Windows)

You may be able to solve the problem by selecting the “Light Load” check box in the driver settings dialog box.

➝ “Driver settings” (p. 57)

Have you tried Windows Update or Microsoft Update? (Windows)

Try using Windows Update or Microsoft Update (provided by the Microsoft Corporation) to update your system to the latest version.

Try disabling the LAN.

In your computer’s Device Manager, try disabling LAN (wired/wireless).

If this eliminates the clicks and pops, it may be that updating your LAN driver or BIOS may solve the problem. Check whether updated software is available.

Could you have connected the UA-4FX to a USB hub?

Try connecting the UA-4FX directly to a USB connector on your computer.

Are you using the included USB cable?

You must use the included USB cable when using the UA-4FX. Some commercially available USB cables do not meet the requirements of the USB standard, and this may prevent the UA-4FX from operating correctly.

Could you have updated the Mac OS X software while UA-4FX was connected?

It has been found that clicks or pops can occur if you performed a Mac OS X software update while the UA-4FX was connected. If so, install the driver once again.

Noise or distortion occurs elsewhere than in the playback from your computer

Is a guitar connected?

If the noise decreases when you lower your guitar’s volume, it may be that your guitar’s pickups are being affected by noise from your computer or display. Move the guitar as far away from your computer as possible.

Could an unused microphone or guitar have been left connected?

If an unused microphone or guitar is connected to the UA-4FX, disconnect the microphone or guitar and turn the input sensitivity knob all the way to the left to lower the input level.

Have you connected the ground terminal?

You may be able to solve the problem by grounding a metal component of your computer or the ground pin of your computer’s AC adaptor. Also check whether there might be a device nearby that is emitting a strong electromagnetic field, such as a television or microwave oven.

Recorded sound is too loud or too soft

Is the input level appropriate?

Use the UA-4FX’s input volume to adjust the input level. If your software is able to adjust the input level, check its input level setting.

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Troubleshooting

Can’t play or record

Was the driver installed correctly?

Driver installation may have failed. Reinstall the driver.

➝ “Reinstalling the driver” (p. 60)

Could the UA-4FX’s sample rate be set to 96 kHz?

If you’re using the UA-4FX at 96 kHz, you can’t play and record simultaneously.

To perform playback, set the Sampling frequency select switch to 96 PLAY.

To record, set the Sampling frequency select switch to 96 REC.

Do the sample rate settings match?

The sample rate setting of your software must match the sample rate setting of the UA-4FX itself.

* After changing the sample rate setting of the UA-4FX itself, you must close all software that uses

the UA-4FX, disconnect the UA-4FX’s USB cable from your computer, and then reconnect it.

Did you make input/output device settings for your software?

Refer to the owner’s manual of your software and to the following pages, and select the UA-4FX as the input/output device.

• Windows Vista: ➝ “Input/output device settings” (p. 19)

• Windows XP: ➝ “Input/output device settings” (p. 23)

•Mac OSX: ➝ “Audio input/output device settings” (p. 26),

“MIDI input/output device settings” (p. 27)

Could the UA-4FX be in use by other software?

Close all software that’s currently running, disconnect the UA-4FX’s USB cable, and then reconnect it.

If this does not solve the problem, reinstall the driver.

➝ “Reinstalling the driver” (p. 60)

Could you have been using Dolby DIGITAL or DTS Audio digital output? (Windows)

In order to record or play back conventional audio after using Dolby DIGITAL or DTS Audio digital output, you must first close the application that was previously employing digital output.

If this does not solve the problem, disable S/PDIF Pass-Through as described in

Could the computer to which the UA-4FX is connected have entered standby (suspend) mode, hibernate mode, or sleep mode?

Close all software that uses the UA-4FX, disconnect the UA-4FX’s USB cable, and then reconnect it.

If this does not solve the problem, restart your computer.

Could you have disconnected and reconnected the USB cable while using the UA-4FX?

Close all software that uses the UA-4FX, disconnect the UA-4FX’s USB cable, and then reconnect it.

If this does not solve the problem, restart your computer.

Could the UA-4FX have been connected when the computer started up?

On some computers, the UA-4FX may be unusable if it is already connected when the computer starts up.

Start up your computer, and then connect the UA-4FX.

“Driver settings”

(p. 57).

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Troubleshooting

Can’t play or record 24-bit audio data

Does your software support 24-bit audio data?

Check whether the software you’re using supports playback and recording of 24-bit audio data.

Is your software set correctly?

Make sure that your software is set to play and record 24-bit audio data.

Can’t record via a digital connection / Something is wrong with the recorded sound

Is the Recording source select switch set to “DIGITAL”?

If you want to digitally capture audio data from a CD or MD into your computer, set the Recording source select switch to DIGITAL.

Could the digital audio data contain SCMS flags?

The UA-4FX complies with SCMS; if data containing SCMS flags (such as audio digitally copied from a commercial music CD) is input via the Digital input connector, the UA-4FX will not allow this data to be recorded to your computer.

The sound will be output from the master output jacks and the Headphone jack.

Does the UA-4FX’s sample rate setting match the sample rate setting of the digital device from which you’re trying to record?

Set the UA-4FX to the same sample rate as the device from which you’re recording. If you switch the UA-4FX’s sample rate, you must disconnect the UA-4FX’s USB cable from the computer, and then reconnect it in order to make the new setting take effect.

Can’t use 5.1 ch surround playback

5.1 surround playback is supported only in Windows.

Are you using Advanced mode?

You must use Advanced mode in order to enjoy 5.1 ch surround playback. To do so, you will need to turn the UA-4FX’s ADVANCED (mode select) switch ON, and install the driver.

Is the Sampling frequency select switch at 48 kHz?

Set the Sampling frequency select switch to 48 kHz.

Are you using WinDVD?

If you’re using WinDVD, you must use WinDVD version 8 or later.

We recommend that you use the most recent version with the latest update.

Have you made settings for using 5.1 channel digital output? (Windows Vista)

➝ “Settings for using 5.1 channel digital output (Windows Vista)” (p. 57)

Have you set the audio input/output destination settings correctly?

Specify the UA-4FX as the audio input/output destination.

• Windows Vista: ➝ “Input/output device settings” (p. 19)

• Windows XP: ➝ “Input/output device settings” (p. 23)

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Troubleshooting

Can’t record or play MIDI

Is the ADVANCED (mode select) switch turned ON?

MIDI recording and playback is not possible if the ADVANCED (mode select) switch is OFF.

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Specifications

UA-4FX: USB Audio Interface

Number of Audio Record/ Playback Channels

Signal Processing

Sampling Frequency

Frequency Response

Nominal Input Level

Nominal Output Level Line output jacks: -10 dBu

Residual Noise Level

Interface

Effects

Connectors

Power Supply Supplied from the computer

Current Draw 360 mA

Dimensions

Weight 335 g / 12 oz

Accessories

* (0 dBu = 0.775 V rms) * The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note,

however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual.

* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without

prior notice.

Record: 1 pair of stereo Playback: 1 pair of stereo Full duplex (Except 96 kHz)

PC Interface: 24 bits AD/DA Conversion:24 bits (linear) Internal Processing:32 bits (Effect processing)

Digital Output: 44.1/48/96 kHz Digital Input: 44.1/48/96 kHz AD/DA Conversion: 44.1/48/96 kHz * Advanced (mode select) switch = OFF: 44.1 kHz only

96.0 kHz 20 Hz to 40 kHz (+1 dB/-2 dB)

48.0 kHz 20 Hz to 22 kHz (+1 dB/-1 dB)

44.1 kHz 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+1 dB/-1 dB)

Line input jacks: -10 dBu Mic input jack (XLR): -45 to -12 dBu Mic input jack (except XLR): -45 dBu Guitar input jack: -30 dBu

(input terminated with 1 k ohms, MAIN VOLUME: 0 dB, Monitor: OFF, IHF-A typ.)

-105 dBu or less (SN ratio: 108 dB, typ.)

USB Digital Input/Output: Optical type conforms to IEC60958 consumer format: PCM/AC3

1. Mastering Noise Suppressor/Enhancer/Multi-band Compressor-Limiter

2. Listening Center Cancel/High Boost/Low Boost/Reverb

3. Performance Voice-change/Amp-Simulator and Distortion/Chorus/Delay

4. Tube-amp simulator Tube-Amp-Simulator/Multi-band Compressor-Limiter

Line input jacks (L, R) (RCA phono type) Mic input jack (XLR type, balanced, phantom power +48 V) Mic input jack (Miniature phone type, plug-in powered) Guitar/mic input jack (1/4 inch phone type) Line output jacks (L, R) (RCA phono type) Headphones jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type) Digital input connector (Optical type) Digital output connector (Optical type) USB connector (USB Type B) MIDI connector (IN/OUT)

171.0 (W) x 126.8 (D) x 43.6 (H) mm

6-3/4 (W) x 5 (D) x 1-3/4 (H) inches

Owner’s Manual USB cable Driver CD-ROM Cakewalk Production Plus Pack CD-ROM Licence agreements

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UA-4FX Block Diagram

USB connector

USB indicator

USB CODEC

Line output jacks

Headphone jack

Digital output connector (optical)

Input monitor switch

Line output volume

Guitar/mic input jack

Line input jacks

Mic input jack

(plug-in powered mic)

Eects

CAPTURE

Eects

PLAYBACK

Mic input jack

(XLR type)

Output level indicatorsInput level indicators

USB CODEC

Line output jacks

Headphone jack

Digital output connector (optical)

Line output volume

Eects

CAPTURE / PLAYBACK

USB connector

USB indicator

Output level indicators

When the Recording source select switch is set to ANALOG

fig.block-analog_e

When the Recording source select switch is set to DIGITAL

fig.block-digital_e

USB connector

Digital input connector (optical)

USB indicator USB CODEC

Eects

CAPTURE

Input Monitor switch

Eects

PLAYBACK

Digital output connector

Line output volume

(optical)

Headphone jack

Line output jacks

When the Recording source select switch is set to LOOP-BACK

fig.block-loop_e

Output level indicators

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Index

AMP/DRIVE ....................................................... 54

............................................................ 11

ANALOG

.................................................................. 58

ASIO

Block Diagram .................................................. 80

.............................................................. 46

BRIGHT

CENTER CANCEL ............................................... 52

............................................................ 54

CHORUS COMP-LEVEL COMP-THR COSM

..................................................... 46

........................................................ 46

................................................................ 46

DELAY ............................................................... 54

............................................................. 11

DIGITAL

................................................................ 16

Driver Driver Signing Options Settings

....................... 59

Effect knob ........................................................ 45

Effect variation button

......................................................... 42, 45

Effects ENHANCER

........................................................ 49

...................................... 45

FAT & WARM ..................................................... 46

FX VOICE

........................................................... 54

Guitar/mic input volume ............................ 37, 39

HIGH BOOST ..................................................... 52

Input select switch ............................................ 37

Input/output level indicator Installing the driver

Macintosh

Windows Vista

Windows XP

iTunes

.................................................. 25

........................................... 17

............................................... 21

............................................................... 26

............................. 32

LISTENING ................................................... 42, 52

LOOP-BACK LOW BOOST

....................................................... 11

...................................................... 52

Macintosh ......................................................... 25

............................................................. 49

MASTER MASTER-Hi MASTERING MASTER-Lo

........................................................ 49

................................................. 42, 49

........................................................ 49

NOISE SUP ......................................................... 49

PERFORM .......................................................... 42

Performance Phantom power switch Playback

..................................................... 54

..................................... 39

............................................................ 44

Recording ......................................................... 44

Recording source select switch

............................................ 32, 34–35, 37, 39–40

.............................................................. 52

REVERB

Sampling frequency select switch

................................................... 32, 34–36, 38, 40

Standard driver mode

....................................... 66

Tube simulator button ...................................... 45

Uninstall the driver

Macintosh

Windows

.................................................. 61

.................................................... 60

Vacuum tube (TUBE) amp simulator ................. 42

Virtual Sound Canvas DXi

................................. 65

Windows Media Player

Windows Vista

Windows XP

Windows Vista Windows XP

............................................ 19

............................................... 23

.................................................. 17

...................................................... 21

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For EU Countries

For China

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This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

For EU Countries

For Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

NOTICE

AVI S

For the USA

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Unauthorized changes or modication to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment. This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.

WARNING

This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead.

For C.A. US (Proposition 65

)

For the USA

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Compliance Information Statement

Model Name :

Type of Equipment :

Responsible Party :

Address :

Telephone :

UA-4FXCW USB Audio Interface Cakewalk Inc. 268 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210 (617) 423-9004

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