Roland Corporation UM-4 Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

We’d like to take a moment to thank you for purchasing the Roland UM- 4 (64 Channel USB MIDI Interface). This document explains how to set up the UM- 4 system. To avoid problems and enjoy optimal performance, please carefully follow the setup instructions described in this document.

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:

“USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (P. 3, 4) “IMPORTANT NOTES” (P. 5)

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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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.

AVIS

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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

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

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

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

• Subject to temperature extremes

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

• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on

wet floors); or are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration.

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

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• Avoid damaging the USB cable. Do not bend it excessively, step on it, place heavy objects on it, etc. A damaged cord can easily become a shock or fire hazard. Never use a power cord after it has been damaged.

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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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• Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the "Information" page.

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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

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In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 3-4, please read and observe the following:

Power Supply

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

Placement

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

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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.

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Maintenance

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

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

Additional Precautions

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

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

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• 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.

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

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

Contents.................................................................................................. 6

Introduction............................................................................................. 7

1. Features of the UM-4.............................................................................................. 7

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

3. Front and Rear Panel............................................................................................ 10

Connections..........................................................................................11

1. Connections with Your Computer..................................................................... 11

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

Installing & Setup the Driver ...............................................................14

Windows Users......................................................................................................... 15

Using OMS on the Macintosh................................................................................. 21

Using FreeMIDI on the Macintosh......................................................................... 29

Appendices........................................................................................... 34

1. Connecting Equipment Supporting MTC......................................................... 34

MTC settings for Macintosh users...................................................................... 34

2. When Connecting Multiple UM-4 Units........................................................... 36

3. Deleting the USB MIDI Driver from Windows................................................ 39

Troubleshooting................................................................................... 41

Main Specifications.............................................................................. 47

System requirements........................................................................... 47

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* Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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* Windows® 98 is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system.”

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* Screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.

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* Apple, Macintosh, MacOS is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

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* Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

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* MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation.

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* OMS is a registered trademark of Opcode Systems, Inc. * The OMS logo is a trademark of Opcode Systems, Inc. * Adobe Acrobat is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. * All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective owners.

* This product uses the power of a computer through a USB cable (AC adapter is not used).

Introduction

1. Features of the UM-4

The UM-4 is a USB MIDI interface 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

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Four MIDI Ports

Four MIDI ports (each with MIDI IN/OUT) can be controlled independently.

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Four MIDI Indicators

Convenient MIDI indicators for both input and output allow you to verify MIDI data activity.

Easy Connection to Your Computer with a Single USB Cable

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Connections to your computer can be made even when the power is turned on. No special settings are required.

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High-Speed Data Transmission via USB

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

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A Maximum of Four Units can be Used Simultaneously

If a USB hub* is used, you can use up to four UM-4 units simultaneously.

* A device used for adding additional USB connectors.

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EIA-1U Half-Rack Size

A separately sold rack mount adaptor (Roland RAD-50) can be used to rack mount the UM-4.

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Power Supply Not Required

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

Introduction

2. Contents of the Package

The UM-4 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.

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UM-4 64 Channel USB MIDI Interface

fig.01-01

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“UM Driver CD-ROM” (one disk)

* Be sure to read the Readme-E.txt file that is found in the UM Driver CD-ROM.

Any changes that occurred after the owner’s manual was printed or additional information will be given in the Readme-E.txt file.

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USB Cable (2 m, one cable)

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UM-4 Owner’s Manual (this document)

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4 Rubber Feet

■ Before You Begin (Attaching the Rubber Feet)

If you will be using the UM-4 by itself without using the separately sold rack mount adaptor (Roland RAD-50), please attach the rubber feet to the bottom of the unit as shown in the diagram.

fig.01-05

* If you will be using the separately sold rack mount adaptor (Roland RAD-50), do not

attach the rubber feet. Attach the unit using the screws included with the Roland RAD-

50.

Introduction

3. Front and Rear Panel

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MIDI IN 1/2/3/4 Connectors

Connect these to the MIDI OUT connector of the keyboard or other devices that will

transmit MIDI messages to your computer.

MIDI OUT 1/2/3/4 Connectors

Connect these to the MIDI IN connector of the sound modules or other devices that

you wish to play from your computer.

MIDI IN Indicators 1/2/3/4

These indicators will blink when MIDI messages are received at the MIDI IN

connectors.

MIDI OUT Indicators 1/2/3/4

These indicators will blink when MIDI messages are transmitted from the MIDI OUT

connectors.

USB Indicator

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

operate.

USB Connector

Use a USB cable to connect this to your computer and a USB hub.

Connections

Here’s how to connect the UM-4 to your computer, a sound module or another MIDI device.

This package does not include a MIDI sound module, MIDI cables, or audio cables. You will need to provide your own, or purchase them separately.

1. Connections with Your Computer

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USB Connector of your Computer

Computer

USB Cable

UM-4

MIDI Cable

When using a USB cable to connect your computer to the UM-4, it is not necessary to turn off the power of your computer.

When you use a USB cable to connect the UM-4 to your computer for the first time, a dialog box for driver installation will appear. Refer to the procedure "

& Setup the Driver" (P.14)

Installing

Connections

2. Connections with the MIDI Equipment

Turn off the power of the MIDI device or audio playback system to which you will be making connections.

If your computer is running, it is not necessary to turn off the power of the computer.

Use a MIDI cable to connect the UM-4’s MIDI OUT connector to the MIDI Sound module’s MIDI IN connector.

If the MIDI Sound module has 2 port MIDI connectors, use a MIDI cable to connect another MIDI OUT connector of the UM-4 to another MIDI Sound module’s MIDI IN connector.

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, use a MIDI cable to connect the UM-4’s MIDI IN connector to the MIDI OUT connector of your keyboard.

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Computer

USB cable

USB Connector

of your Computer

Connections

MIDI OUT

MIDI Keyboard

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

MIDI Cable

MIDI IN

UM-4

Set the computer switch

to the “MIDI” position.

MIDI Equipment

Audio Cable

Audio playback system

Before turning the power off, be sure to turn down the volume of all devices to avoid speaker damage or malfunctions.

Before disconnecting the USB cable which connects your computer and the UM-4, halt any operations which record or playback MIDI data. This will prevent the sound module etc. from malfunctioning. It is not necessary to turn off the power of your computer.

Installing & Setup the Driver

In order to use the UM-4, you must first install the UM-4 Driver. The UM-4 Driver is included in the

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What is UM-4 Driver?

The UM-4 Driver is software which passes data between the UM-4 and the application (sequencer software etc.) that is running on the USB-connected computer. The UM-4 Driver sends data from the application to the UM-4, and passes data from the UM-

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4 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.

“UM Driver CD-ROM.”

Windows Users → P.15 Using OMS on the Macintosh → P.21 Using FreeMIDI on the Macintosh → P.29

Windows Users

The UM-4 cannot be used with Windows95 or Windows NT.

If other Windows programs are running, please exit all of them before you proceed with the following steps.

If you will be connecting the UM-4 to your computer simultaneously with another Roland USB-compatible device such as the UA-100, you must disconnect the UA100 (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.

Turn on the power of your computer and start Windows. Use a USB cable to connect the UM-

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4 to your computer The USB-compatible device will be detected automatically, and the

Wizard”

dialog box will appear. Then click

(P.11)

Installing & Setup the Driver

“Add new Hardware

[Next]

If this dialog box does not appear, please refer to the"

Cannot install the UM-4 Driver" (P.41)

When a S-MPU64 Has Been Used

If a MIDI driver for the S-MPU64 is currently installed on the computer, it will recognize the UM-4, and treat it as being a S-MPU64. As a result, this dialog box will not be displayed. In this case, you do not need to install the new driver, because the UM-4 can be used as if it were a S-MPU64.

Troubleshooting"

section for "

Case 1:

Installing & Setup the Driver

When the display indicates

all the drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want.] [Next]

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When the display indicates click

[Have Disk]

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“What do you want Windows to do?,”

“Select the manufacturer and model of hardware device,”

, and insert the UM Driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

choose

[Display a list of

. Then click

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