Yamaha Audio SW60XG User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

SOUND CARD

SW6 0 XG

PRECAUTIONS

● The sound card contains no user-serviceable parts, so never touch the inside area of the circuit board or tamper with the electronic circuitry in any way. Doing so may result in electrical shock or damage to the sound card.

● When holding the sound card, do not touch the inside area of the circuit board or apply excessive pressure to the card, and be sure to protect the card from contact with water or other liquids.

● Before installing the sound card in the computer, unplug the power connector of your computer.

● Before touching the sound card, be sure to touch a metal surface to discharge any static electricity from your body.

● Before connecting the computer to other devices, turn off the power switches of all devices.

● Do not expose the sound card to direct sunlight, excessive humidity, high temperatures, excessive dust or strong vibrations.

● The sound card contains digital circuitry and may cause interference if placed too close to radio or television receivers.

● It is possible that computer malfunctions or operator actions might destroy data that was created with the included application software. We recommend that you back up all important data onto floppy disks. Yamaha is not responsible for data loss through computer malfunctions or operator actions.

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper care and use of the sound card and software.

SPECIAL NOTICES

● The software and this owner’s manual are the exclusive copyrights of Yamaha Corporation.

● Copying of the software or reproduction of this manual in whole or in part by any means is expressly forbidden without the written consent of the manufacturer.

● Use of the software and this manual is governed by the license agreement which the purchaser fully agrees to upon breaking the seal of the software packaging. (Please read carefully the Software Licensing Agreement at the end of this manual before installing the application.)

● Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software and documentation and cannot be held responsible for the results of the use of this manual and the software.

● Windows and MS-DOS are the registered trademarks of Microsoft® Corporation.

● IBM PC/AT™ is a trademark of IBM® Corporation.

● The company names and product names in this Owner’s

Manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

NO TICE: The screen displays as illustrated in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes, and may appear somew hat different from the screens which

appear on your computer. Future upgrades of application and system software and any changes in specifications and functions will be announced separately.

FCC ID : A6RSW60

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation i s 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.

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A)

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

This prod uc t, wh en installed as ind icated in the instructions c ontained in this manual, m eets FCC req uirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded

cables. Cable/s s upplied with this p roduct M UST be used . Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instruc tion s could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15

for Class "B" digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the user's manual, m ay cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Complianc e with FCC regulatio ns does not g uaran tee that i nterferen ce will not oc cur in all installations. If this produ ct is found to be the source o f interferenc e, w hic h c an b e d e termined b y tur ning the unit "OFF" and "ON", please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures :

Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference. Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial type cable. If these c or rective measures do not produce satisfactor y r es ult s, please contact the you r lo cal retailer authorize d to

distribute this type of product If you ca n not locate the ap p r op riate retailer, please c ontact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Servic e

Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

INTR ODUC TION

Thank you for purchasing the SW60XG — a high quality sound card with hundreds of musical instrument voices and a variety of high quality digital effects.

This owner’s manual covers installation of the SW60XG sound card as well as the installation of the applications and SW60XG driver.

To ensure proper installation and use of the hardware and software, please read this owner’s manual carefully, and be sure to keep it in a safe place for future reference.

MAIN FEATURES

AW M WAVE TABLE

● Contains 676 Normal voices and 21 Drum voices (sets) generated by Advanced Wave Memory 2 (AWM2) tone generation system with the maximum 32-note polyphony. Allows you to play and perfect the files compatible with General MIDI (GM) and XG format.

KARAOKE & EFFECT S

● Features versatile DSP effects, 11 Reverb effects, 11 Chorus effects and 44 Variation effects. A/ D inputs allows you to mix external inputs with the internal voices and effects. The EffectGearII, an Windows application, lets you use a variety of stunning effects, change the pitch of a song, or reduce the volume of the main vocal from a song playing on a CD (for karaoke sing-along). The EFFECTCON, a DOS application, lets you control the sounds for the GM compatible DOS games.

£You can NOT directly select and control the voices and effects from the SW60XG, since neither knob nor button is furnished on top of the SW60XG. However, you can select and control them by transmitting the System Exclusive Messages, such as XG System On*, to the SW60XG. In this case you need an appropriate sequencing software which can configures and edits the System Exclusive Messages. As to the MIDI Data Format (including System Exclusive Messages), Normal and Drum Voice Lists, and Effect Type List, please refer to the SW60XG Folder found in the included froppy disk.

* XG System On (F0 43 1n 4C 00 00 7E 00 F7)

TG300B Reset (F0 41 1n 42 12 40 00 7F 00 41 F7) n=Device Number

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Pack age Contents & Minimum System Requirements... .............. 2

SW60XG Se tup .. ..... .................................................................. 3

1. Names and Functions ........................................................................... 3

2. Sound Card Installation......................................................................... 4

3. Application Software Installation........................................................... 6

SW60XG Application Softw are ..... ........................................... 10

EffectGearII ............................................................................................. 1 0

EFFECTCON........................................................................................... 11

Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 12

Specifications .......................................................................................... 13

WINDOW S OPERATION

This owner’s manual assumes that you are already familiar with basic Windows operation. If you are not, please refer to the owner’s manual which came with your Windows software before using the SW60XG hardware and software.

PACKAGE CONTENTS & MINIMUM SYS TEM REQUIR EMENTS

PACKAGE CONTENTS

The SW60XG package includes the items listed below, so before beginning, please take a moment to make sure you have everything you need. (If something is missing, please contact your authorized Yamaha dealer.)

● Sound card SW60XG

● Floppy Disk x 1: Install Disk

● Owner’s Manual x 1: Yamaha SW60XG Owner’s Manual

● User registration card

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Proper use of the Yamaha SW60XG requires at minimum the following:

COMPUTER HARDW ARE

● Memory

Requires an 80386SX/33MHz or higher internal CPU with a minimum of 8MB RAM.

● Hard Disk

Proper software installation and running the SW60XG requires at least 3MB of free space on your hard disk.

● Floppy Disk Drive

To install the application software, and to save and load user data.

● Mouse

Requires a Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 compatible mouse.

● Ex pansion slot (ISA16 bits)

Required for installation of the SW60XG sound card.

DOS

Requires MS DOS Ver. 5.0 or higher to run Windows 3.1.

Window s

Requires Windows 3.1 or higher.

OTHERS

Additional hardware as listed below will permit maximum enjoyment of the SW60XG.

CD-ROM Drive

Connecting CD-ROM’s output with SW60XG’s CD IN lets you control the effects for the sound from CD-ROM.

POWERED SPEAKERS

You can enjoy powerful and dynamic stereo sound by connecting powered speakers and other stereo audio components to the OUTPUT jack.

SW 60XG SETUP

1. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

1 MI C I N jack : Mono mini plug type jack allows connection to the separately available

dynamic microphone (Monaural). MIC TYPE jumper (see below) allows use of a 2-lead or 3-lead condenser type microphone.

2 LI N E I N jack : Stereo mini plug type jack allows input of line-level stereo signals from

external audio devices.

3 OUTPUT jack: Stereo mini plug type jack outputs standard line-level stereo signals. Allows

connection to powered speakers or the inputs of a recording mixer and other audio devices including headphones.

4 CD I N conn ector : Allows stereo input of line-level signals from a CD-ROM built in the

computer. (Panasonic or MITSUMI)

5 MIC type jumper: Lets you select the type of amplifier configurations depending on the

type of microphone connected. (3-lead condenser or dynamic microphone; 2-lead condenser microphone.)

1 1-2 Open/3-4 Open: dynamic microphone. 2 1-2 Short/3-4 Open: 2-lead condenser microphone. 3 1-2 Open/3-4 Short: 3-lead condenser microphone.

* Default position is 1: dynamic microphone.

6 MI DI Po r t A d dr e ss ju mp e r : Allows to select the appropriate MIDI Port Address for

sending the MIDI signals from the ISA bus to the SW60XG. You may need to change the MIDI Port Address (default address) if some conflict problem occurs. Please consider which address to use before the sound card installation.

1 1-2 Short/3-4 Short: 300 2 1-2 Open/3-4 Short: 310 3 1-2 Short/3-4 Open: 320 4 1-2 Open/3-4 Open: 330

* Default position is 1: 300.

¢If you change the MIDI Port Address position here, you are required to select the same Address for the Driver. (See page 9)

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1-2 OPEN & 3-4 OPEN

1-2 SHORT & 3-4 OPEN

1-2 OPEN & 3-4 SHORT

1-2 SHORT & 3-4 SHORT

1-2 OPEN & 3-4 SHORT

1-2 SHORT & 3-4 OPEN

1-2 OPEN & 3-4 OPEN

For Panasonic For MITSUMI

CONNECTION S

The following diagram shows how to connect the various devices.

CD-ROM

SW20

MIC

LINE IN

OUTPUT

MIC

LINE IN

OUTPUT

CD IN

SW60XG

Sound Card

¢Before making connections, be sure to UNPLUG THE POWER SUPPLY CORDS OF ALL DEVICES. After making connections, switch on the power of each device in the following order: External inputting devices first, then the computer, then external audio devices. (NOTE: MAKE SURE TO TURN DOWN THE VOLUME LEVELS OF THE EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES BEFORE TURNING THEM ON.) When turning off the power of each device, simply reverse the process.

¢Improper connection of microphone and other external devices may cause ear injury or damage to hardware.

£There are various types of audio in and out jacks, so make sure to select the proper cables and adaptors according to your respective devices.

2. S OUND C ARD INSTALLATION

The sound card fits into an ISA bus expansion slot in your computer.

1. Turn off the computer and unplug its AC power cord.

¢Do not attempt to install your sound card while the computer is plugged in. This can cause irreparable damage to the sound card, and may pose a serious shock hazard!

2. Remove the top cover of the computer.

£The proper method for removing the top cover varies depending on the type of computer you use, so please see your computer’s owner’s manual for the proper procedure. Wear gloves to avoid cuts by any sharp edges on the cover.

SW60XG

Sound Card

CD-ROM

MIC

LINE IN

OUTPUT

CD IN

Microphone

Powered Speakers

Portable Cassette Recorder or Stereo (for inputting external sounds)

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