Roland UM 1 Service Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

We’d like to take a moment to thank you for purchasing the UM-1 (16Channel USB MIDI Interface Cable). This document explains how to set up the UM-1 system. To avoid problems and enjoy optimal performance, please carefully follow the setup instructions described in this document.

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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 4) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 6). 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, this manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

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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.

Tested To Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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.

* Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. * Windows® 95 is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows® 95 operating system.” * Windows® 98 is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system.” * Windows® 2000 is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows® 2000 operating system.” * Windows NT® is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows NT® operating system.” * Windows® Me is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition operating

system.” * Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. * MacOS is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. * Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. * MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation. * OMS is a registered trademark of Opcode Systems, Inc. * Adobe Acrobat Reader is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. * All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective owners.

For EU Countries

This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC.

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 off 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 different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Unauthorized changes or modification 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.

For Canada

NOTICE

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.

AVIS

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

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

* Material damage refers to damage or

other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.

The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled.

The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001

• Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.

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• Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit.

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• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

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• Never use or store the unit in places that are:

• Subject to temperature extremes

(e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are

• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on

wet floors); or are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration.

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• Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.

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• Do not excessively twist or bend the USB cable and the MIDI cable, nor place heavy objects on them. Doing so can damage the cables.

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

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• Immediately turn the power off, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when:

• Objects have fallen into, or liquid

has been spilled onto the unit; or

• The unit has been exposed to rain

(or otherwise has become wet); or

• The unit does not appear to operate

normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.

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• In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit.

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• Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!)

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

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• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children.

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• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.

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• Disconnect all cords coming from external devices before moving the unit.

Important Notes

In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY ” on page 4, please read and observe the following:

Power Supply

• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices.

Placement

• This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.

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

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• To avoid possible breakdown, do not use the unit in a wet area, such as an area exposed to rain or other moisture.

Maintenance

• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.

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• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

Additional Precautions

• Use a reasonable amount of care when using this unit and its connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.

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

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• 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.

Handling CD-ROMs

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

Introduction..............................................................................9

Features of the UM-1................................................................................9

Contents of the Package.........................................................................10

Names and Functions.............................................................................11

Connections........................................................................... 12

Connections with the MIDI Equipment ..............................................12

Setting Up Your Computer.................................................... 14

Windows 98 Users ..................................................................................14

Windows 2000 Users ..............................................................................17

Macintosh Users......................................................................................21

Troubleshooting.....................................................................27

Windows 98 .............................................................................................28

Windows 2000 .........................................................................................34

Macintosh.................................................................................................42

Specifications.........................................................................44

System Requirements........................................................... 45

Appendices........................................................................... A-1

For Windows Me Users....................................................................... A-1

Introduction

Features of the UM-1

The UM-1 is a USB MIDI interface cable which uses USB as its connection to your computer.

What is USB?

USB stands for Universal Serial Bus, which is a new interface for connecting various types of peripheral device to computers. A single USB cable can be used to connect multiple peripheral devices, and data transmission speed is much faster than the serial port used on previous computers. In addition, peripheral devices can be connected or disconnected without turning off the power, and the computer will automatically detect the device which was connected. (For some peripherals, you may need to make settings or perform other operations.)

Easy Connection to Your Computer

Connections to your computer can be made even when the power is turned on.

High-Speed Data Transmission via USB

High-speed USB connection provides excellent response even with simultaneous playback on multiple channels.

Power Supply Not Required

Power is supplied from the computer itself, so a separate power supply is not required.

Contents of the Package

The UM-1 package contains the following items. As soon as you open the package, please verify that all items are present. If any items are missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased the package.

UM-1 16-Channel USB MIDI Interface Cable

“UM-1 Driver CD-ROM”

* This CD-ROM contains the drivers required for using UM-1, as well as readme files with

additional information.

Labels

You may find it useful to affix these to the cables, to facilitate identification.

UM-1 Owner’s Manual (this document)

Names and Functions

USB Cable

Connect this cable to the USB connector of your computer.

TO MIDI IN Cable

Connect this to the MIDI IN connector of the sound module or other device that you wish to play from your computer.

TO MIDI OUT Cable

Connect this to the MIDI OUT connector of the keyboard or other device that will transmit MIDI messages to your computer.

USB Indicator

This indicator will light when the unit is connected to your computer and is ready to operate.

Connections

Here’s how to connect the UM-1 to your computer, a sound module or another MIDI device.

* This package does not include a MIDI sound module or a MIDI keyboard. You will need to

provide your own, or purchase them separately.

* 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

Connections with the MIDI Equipment

Computer

USB Connector of your Computer

* Turn off the power of the computer, MIDI devices, and other peripherals before making

connections.

* Refer to the owner’s manual of your computer and MIDI devices for more information on

setups.

Turn off the power of the computer, MIDI devices and the audio playback system to which you will be making connections.

Connect the UM-1’s TO MIDI IN cable to the MIDI Sound module’s MIDI IN connector.

UM-1

MIDI IN

MIDI Equipment (such as SC-88Pro)

MIDI OUT

MIDI Keyboard

Use audio cables to connect the MIDI Sound module’s OUTPUT L and R connectors to the input connectors (INPUT, LINE IN, AUX IN, TAPE IN etc.) of your audio playback system.

* Be sure to connect the MIDI Sound module’s OUTPUT L and R connectors to the L and

R connectors of your audio playback system without reversing the left/right connection. If L and R are exchanged, the left/right location from which sounds will be heard will be inverted.

* Never make connections to the MIC connectors or PHONE connectors of your audio

playback system.

If the MIDI Sound module has a Computer switch, set the Computer switch located on the rear panel of the MIDI Sound module to the “MIDI” position.

* Before changing the setting of the MIDI Sound module’s Computer switch, be sure to turn

off the power.

Connect the MIDI Sound module’s power cable to an electrical outlet. When you are ready to use the system, turn on the power of the MIDI Sound module and of your audio playback system.

Connecting a MIDI Keyboard

If you wish to connect a MIDI keyboard, connect the UM-1’s TO MIDI OUT cable to the MIDI OUT connector of your keyboard.

* Before turning the power off, be sure to turn down the volume of all devices to avoid

speaker damage or malfunctions.

Setting Up Your Computer

In order to use the UM-1, you must first install the USB MIDI Driver. The driver is included in the “

UM-1 Driver CD-ROM

What is USB MIDI Driver?

The USB MIDI Driver is a software which passes data between the UM-1 and the application (such as sequencer software) that is running on the USB-connected computer. The USB MIDI Driver sends data from the application to the UM-1, and passes data from the UM-1 to the application. The explanation about installing and setup the driver is organized according to the computer and MIDI driver that you are using. Please proceed to the following pages.

Windows 98 Users → p. 14 Windows 2000 Users → p. 17 Using OMS on the Macintosh → p. 21 Using FreeMIDI on the Macintosh → p. 25

Windows 98 Users

* The USB MIDI Driver cannot be used with Windows 95 or Windows NT. * With some computers, starting up Windows with the UM-1 connected can result in

unstable operation. If this happens, you may be able to use the UM-1 by first starting up Windows with the UM-1 disconnected from the computer, and then afterwards connecting the UM-1.

* You may be unable to simultaneously use the UM-1 if you have an NEC-manufactured

USB terminal adapter (TA) connected.

* If other programs are running, please exit all of them before you proceed with the

installation.

* If you will be connecting the UM-1 to your computer simultaneously with another Roland

USB-compatible device such as the UA-100, you must disconnect the UA-100 (or other device) from the USB connector before installing the USB MIDI driver. If you install the USB MIDI driver while the UA-100 etc. is connected to your computer, the USB MIDI driver may not be installed correctly.

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Installing the USB MIDI Driver

Start Windows with all USB cables including the UM-1 (but not the mouse or keyboard) disconnected.

Exit all applications before performing the installation.

Insert the UM-1 Driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

Click the Windows [Start] button, and select “Run...”

When “Run” appears, input the following in the “Open” area.

D:\WIN98\SETUPINF.EXE

* Change the drive name D: to match the drive name of your CD-ROM drive. For example if

your CD-ROM drive is named Q:, you would input “Q:\WIN98\SETUPINF.EXE”.

* If you do not know the name of the drive, click the [Browse] button to check the drive

name.

After inputting the information, click the [OK] button.

* If a message saying that the file was not found appears, check the character string input in

the “Open” area once more.

The “SETUPINF” dialog box will appear, and the display will indicate “Ready to install driver. ---”

Connect the USB cable of the UM-1 to your computer.

* If the “Add New Hardware Wizard” is displayed, refer to ‘The “Add New Hardware

Wizard” is displayed during the installation procedure.’ (p. 30)

In some cases, the “Insert Disk” dialog box may appear. Click [OK].

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The “New Hardware Found” dialog box will appear. In the “Copy files from” area, input “D:\WIN98” and click the [OK] button. Installation will be completed.

* Change the drive name D: to match the drive name of your CD-ROM drive. For example if

your CD-ROM drive is named Q:, you would input “Q:\WIN98”.

* If this dialog box does not appear, refer to ‘The “Insert Disk” dialog box is not displayed in

“Installing the USB MIDI Driver”.’ (p. 30)

* If you were not able to perform the installation according to this procedure, use the

procedure in “Tried other troubleshooting tips but the UM-1 still does not work” (p. 32) to delete the driver, and then perform the installation once again.

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As described in “Before you begin” (p. 16), make settings so that the UM-1 can be used. The UM-1 cannot be used unless these settings are made.

Before you begin

Before you use the UM-1 with the Windows Media Player

Open “Control Panel,” and find the “Multimedia” icon.

Double-click on “Multimedia” in “Control Panel.”

Click the [MIDI] tab, and in “MIDI Output,” select “1:Roland UM-1 MIDI.”

* If the above “1:Roland UM-1 MIDI” cannot be selected, a problem may have occurred.

Refer to “Troubleshooting.” (p. 27)

Click the [OK] button.

Connect the TO MIDI IN cable of the UM-1 to a MIDI sound module (such as the Roland SC series).

Start up Windows Media Player or Media Player, select a MIDI file, and play back.

Before you use the UM-1 with an application

In the application(s) that you intend to use, specify the MIDI device they are to use. (For details on this setting, refer to the owner's manual for your application.) The MIDI device names and their corresponding cables will be as follows:

MIDI OUT device

Roland UM-1 MIDI --- UM-1 TO MIDI IN cable

MIDI IN device

Roland UM-1 MIDI --- UM-1 TO MIDI OUT cable

* If you are unable to select “Roland UM-1 MIDI” in the MIDI settings of the application,

a problem may have occurred. Refer to “Troubleshooting.” (p. 27)

Changing the settings

To access the settings dialog box, go to “Control panel”–“Multimedia”–“Devices,” and in “MIDI Devices and Instruments,” select [MIDI for Roland UM-1 MIDI]–“Properties”– “Settings.”

* Normally, you should leave the “Light Load” check box selected. The setting changes will

take effect after you disconnect, then re-connect the USB cable of the UM-1.

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