Yamaha Audio UX16 User Manual
Owner's Manual
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
This product utilizes an external power supply
(adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any
power supply or adapter other than one
described in the manual, on the name plate, or
specifically recommended by Yamaha.
WARNING: Do not place this product in a
position where anyone could walk on, trip over,
or roll anything over power or connecting cords
of any kind. The use of an extension cord is not
recommended! If you must use an extension
cord, the minimum wire size for a 25' cord (or
less) is 18 AWG. NOTE: The smaller the AWG
number, the larger the current handling capacity.
For longer extension cords, consult a local
electrician.
This product should be used only with the
components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand
that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc.,
is used, please observe all safety markings and
instructions that accompany the accessory
product.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO
CHANGE:
The information contained in this manual is
believed to be correct at the time of printing.
However, Yamaha reserves the right to change
or modify any of the specifications without notice
or obligation to update existing units.
Do not attempt to service this product beyond
that described in the user-maintenance
instructions. All other servicing should be
referred to qualified service personnel.
This product, either alone or in combination with
an amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may
be capable of producing sound levels that could
cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate
for long periods 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 consult an audiologist. IMPORTANT: The
louder the sound, the shorter the time period
before damage occurs.
Some Yamaha products may have benches and/
or accessory mounting fixtures that are either
supplied with the product or as optional
accessories. Some of these items are designed
to be dealer assembled or installed. Please
make sure that benches are stable and any
optional fixtures (where applicable) are well
secured BEFORE using. Benches supplied by
Yamaha are designed for seating only. No other
uses are recommended.
NOTICE:
Service charges incurred due to a lack of
knowledge relating to how a function or effect
works (when the unit is operating as designed)
are not covered by the manufacturer's warranty,
and are therefore the owners responsibility.
Please study this manual carefully and consult
your dealer before requesting service.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:
Yamaha strives to produce products that are
both user safe and environmentally friendly. We
sincerely believe that our products and the
production methods used to produce them, meet
these goals. In keeping with both the letter and
the spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of
the following:
Disposal Notice:
Should this product become damaged beyond
repair, or for some reason its useful life is
considered to be at an end, please observe all
local, state, and federal regulations that relate to
the disposal of products that contain lead,
batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable to
assist you, please contact Yamaha directly.
NAME PLATE LOCATION:
The name plate is located on the bottom of the
product. The model number, serial number,
power requirements, etc., are located on this
plate. You should record the model number,
serial number, and the date of purchase in the
spaces provided below and retain this manual as
a permanent record of your purchase.
Model
Serial No.
Purchase Date
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
93-DC
* Please make a note of the model number, the serial number and the purchase date.
PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death
from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are
not limited to, the following:
Cables
• Check the USB terminal periodically and remove any dirt
or dust which may have accumulated on it.
• Do not place the cable near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cable, place heavy objects on it, or
place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip
over, or roll anything over it.
Do not open
• Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble
the internal parts or modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If it should
appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service
personnel.
CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or
damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Location
• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight,
near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the
possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal components.
• Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices.
Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may generate
noise.
• Do not place the instr ument in an unstable position
where it might accidentally fall over.
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected
cables.
Connections
• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic
components, turn off the power for all components.
Before turning the power on or off for all components, set
(3)-7
Water warning
• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or
in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any openings.
• Never insert or remove cables with wet hands.
Fire warning
• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit.
A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.
If you notice any abnormality
• If the USB cable becomes frayed or damaged, or if there
is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument,
or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be
caused by it, immediately disconnect the USB terminal,
and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha
service personnel.
all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the
volumes of all components at their minimum levels and
gradually raise the volume controls while playing the
instrument to set the desired listening level.
Maintenance
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do
not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.
Handling caution
• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.
• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the
instrument, and do not use excessive force on the connectors.
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage
caused by improper use or modifications to the
instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.
Welcome to the UX16
Thank you for choosing the Yamaha UX16 USB-MIDI Interface Cable.
The UX16 is a MIDI interface that features simultaneous playback of up to 16 channels. Connect the UX16 to a computer that has a USB terminal and enjoy the
advantages of digital music.
Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly to make the best use of the UX16.
After you read this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference.
Table of Contents
UX16 Features.................................................................................. 5
Package Contents............................................................................. 6
Parts and Functions .......................................................................... 7
Connections..................................................................................... 8
Installing the Driver .......................................................................... 9
Changing the driver setting (MIDI Patch Screen)............................ 21
System Requirements ..................................................................... 24
Specifications ................................................................................. 24
Troubleshooting (FAQ)................................................................... 25
• The screen displays in this Owner’s Manual are intended for instructional pur-
poses, and may appear somewhat different from the screens that appear on
your computer.
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• OMS
• The company names and product names in this Owner’s Manual are the trade-
and are trademarks of Opcode Systems, Inc.
marks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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UX16 Features
● 16 channel simultaneous playback
Supports your music production system with one MIDI OUT port (16 channels)
and one MIDI IN port (16 channels).
● Easy Hot Swap Connection
With a USB connection, you can connect and disconnect the USB cable while the
power to the computer is on. The UX16 operates on USB bus power and does not
require a power adaptor.
● Indicators show the operating status
The indicators of USB and MIDI IN/OUT make it easy to verify operation.
● Connect multiple units to expand your system
You can easily expand the number of ports by using a USB hub to connect
multiple UX16 units.
A maximum of 32 units can be connected, but this will depend on your system.
NOTE
● Supports Windows and Macintosh
The UX16 supports Windows 98/Me/2000 and Mac OS 8.5 or higher (including
OS 9.1).
Notes on USB
Never connect or disconnect a USB cable under any of the following conditions.
Otherwise, the computer may lock up or UX16 functions may be disabled:
• The computer is checking the device or loading the driver.
• The computer is starting or quitting the OS.
• The computer is in or canceling Save Energy (Sleep) mode.
• A MIDI application program is running.
Also, do not perform any of the following operations. Otherwise, the computer
may lock up or the UX16 functions may be disabled:
• Do not frequently connect or disconnect the cables.
• Do not place the computer in or cancel Save Energy (Sleep) mode during MIDI
data transfer.
• Do not connect or disconnect cables, restart the computer, or install the driver
while a large amount of data is being transferred.
If you are using Windows 2000, it may not be possible to suspend/resume, depending
NOTE
on your USB host controller and other aspects of your system. (Even if this occurs, the
UX16 will operate correctly if you re-connect the USB cable.)
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Package Contents
The UX16 package contains the following items. Check the contents for missing
items.
• USB-MIDI interface cable (UX16 main unit)
IN
OUT
• CD-ROM (Windows/Macintosh hybrid CD)
About the included software
The included CD-ROM contains the following software (driver).
[Windows]
• USB-MIDI driver (YAMAHA USB-MIDI Driver)
You need this driver to operate the UX16. See page 10 for information on
installing the driver.
[Macintosh]
• OMS
This is a MIDI driver for Macintosh provided by Opcode Systems.
See page 16 and the included “OMS_2.3_Mac.pdf” OMS manual for
information on installing and using the driver.
• USB-MIDI driver (YAMAHA USB-MIDI Driver)
You need this driver to operate the UX16.
Be sure to install the OMS driver first, then install this driver. See page 16 for
information on installing the driver.
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Parts and Functions
3 1 5
1 Power indicator
This will light when the USB
terminal is connected, supplying
power to the UX16.
2 MIDI IN/OUT indicators
These indicators will light when
MIDI messages pass through the
corresponding cable.
3 USB cable
Connect this to the USB terminal of
your computer or USB hub.
2
4
4 MIDI IN cable
This cable receives MIDI messages
from your keyboard or other MIDI
device. Connect it to the MIDI OUT
terminal of your MIDI device.
5 MIDI OUT cable
This cable transmits MIDI messages
to your tone generator or other
MIDI device. Connect it to the MIDI
IN terminal of your MIDI device.
IN
OUT
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Connections
This section explains how to use the UX16 to connect your MIDI devices (tone
generator or keyboard, etc.) to your computer.
Computer
Set the HOST SELECT
switch of the MIDI
device to “MIDI.”
See page 9 for information
on installing the driver.
1. Connections to your computer
Connect the USB cable to the USB terminal of your computer (or USB hub). It
is not necessary to turn off the power of your computer before doing so.
2. Connections to MIDI devices
Turn off the power of your MIDI devices before connecting them. Connect the
MIDI OUT cable of the UX16 to the MIDI IN terminal of your MIDI device, and
connect the MIDI IN cable to the MIDI OUT terminal of your MIDI device. Set
the HOST SELECT switch of your MIDI device to “MIDI.”
OUT
IN
MIDI device
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Installing the Driver
To operate the UX16, you need to install the driver on the computer correctly.
The USB-MIDI driver is software that transmits MIDI signals back and forth
between sequence software and the UX16 via a USB cable.
If you are using a Macintosh computer, you also need to install the OMS driver
(page 16) as well as the USB-MIDI driver.
Windows
Computer
Sequence
software
Driver
USB cable
UX16
Macintosh
Windows 98/Me users →See page 10.
Windows 2000 users →See page 13.
Macintosh users →See page 16.
OMS
Computer
Sequence
software
Driver
USB cable
UX16
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Windows users:
● Installing the driver on a Windows98/Me system
Before you continue, make a note of the drive name (D:, E:, Q:, etc.) for your CD-ROM
NOTE
drive. The drive name is displayed under the CD-ROM icon in “My Computer.” (The
root directory of the CD-ROM drive will be (for example) D:\, E:\, or Q:\, etc.)
1. Start the computer.
2. Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
3. Connect the USB cable to the USB terminal of the computer (or the USB hub).
The UX16 is powered on and the system automatically displays the “Add New
Hardware Wizard.”
For Windows Me users, check the radio button to the left of “Automatic search for a
NOTE
better driver (Recommended)” and click [Next]. The system automatically starts
searching and installing the driver. Proceed to Step 8. If the system does not detect
the driver, select “Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)” and specify the CDROM drive’s root directory (e.g., D:\) to install the driver.
Windows 98
Windows Me
4. Click [Next].
The system displays a screen that enables you to select the search method.
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