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Owners Manual Bedienungsanleitung Mode demploi Manuale duso Manual del usuario
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the UA-1EX USB Audio Interface.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: USING THE UNIT SAFELY and IMPORTANT NOTES (p. 2; p. 4). 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, Owners manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Copyright 2005 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

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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 other adverse effects respect to the home furnishings, as well animals or pets. to damage or caused with and all its to domestic
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.
Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owners Manual....
Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit....
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....
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 heatgenerating 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....
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....
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....
Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!)....
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....
Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit....
Immediately disconnect the USB cable, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the Information page 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....

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....
Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit....
Disconnect all cords coming from external devices before moving the unit....

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IMPORTANT NOTES
In addition to the items listed under USING THE UNIT SAFELY on pages 2 and 3, please read and observe the following:

Placement

Maintenance
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.
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.
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.
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 the units buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
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 connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itselfnever pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cables internal elements.
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.

Appendices....45 6

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Installing the OS-Standard Driver...45
Windows XP/2000 users.... 45 Windows Me users..... 46 Windows 98 users..... 47 Input/output device setting.... 49 Mac OS X users..... 53 Mac OS 9 users..... 54
Troubleshooting....55 UA-1EX Block Diagram...68 Main Specifications....69 Deutsch Anschlsse herstellen und Treiber installieren (Windows)..70
Treiber installieren....70
Windows XP/2000-Anwender.... 70
Anschlsse herstellen und Treiber installieren (Macintosh)..73

Mac OS X-Anwender.....73

Treiberinstallation..... 73 Einstellungen der Eingabe-/Ausgabegerte.... 74
Franais Connexion et installation des pilotes (Windows)...75
Installation du pilote spcial....75

Windows XP/2000..... 75

Installation des pilotes et connexions (Macintosh)..78

Mac OS X.....78

Installation du pilote..... 78 Configuration des priphriques entre/sortie... 79

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Italiano Collegamento e installazione dei driver (Windows)..80
Installazione del driver....80
Utenti Windows XP/2000..... 80
Collegamento e installazione dei driver (Macintosh)..83

Utenti Mac OS X....83

Installazione del driver.... 83 Impostazioni dei dispositivi di ingresso/uscita... 84
Espaol Conexin e instalacin de los controladores (Windows)..85
Instalacin del controlador...85
Usuarios de Windows XP/2000.... 85
Conexin e instalacin de los controladores (Macintosh).88
Usuarios de Mac OS X....88
Instalacin del controlador..... 88 Configuracin de dispositivos de entrada/salida... 89

Index.....92

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Contents of the Package

The UA-1EX includes the following items. When you open the package, first make sure that all items are included. If any are missing, contact the dealer where you purchased the UA1EX. USB Audio Interface UA-1EX
CD-ROM This contains drivers for using the UA-1EX in Advanced mode. * Be careful not to touch or scratch the recorded surface (unprinted surface) of the disc. Doing so may render the disc unreadable. If the disc gets dirty, use a commercially available CD cleaner to clean it. * Do not play back the CD-ROM in a conventional audio CD player. Doing so may produce high-volume sound that can damage your hearing and/or speakers. Owners Manual This is the manual you are reading. Please keep it on hand for reference.

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Youll need to provide the following items
An external amp, speakers, headphones, microphone, and MD or DAT recorder are not included. The external amp, speakers, or headphones youll need in order to hear the sound that is output by the UA-1EX are not included. Also not included are a microphone or an MD or DAT recorder, which youll need in order to input sound to the UA-1EX. You will need to provide these items separately. Audio cables for line input/output and digital input/output cables are not included. The cables you will need to connect the UA-1EX to your audio equipment are not included. You will need to provide these separately.

6. In the System Properties dialog box, click [OK]. The System Properties dialog box will close. Next, youll make the driver settings. ( Driver Settings (p. 22))

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Windows 2000 users 1. Click the Windows Start menu, and from the menu that appears, select Settings | Control Panel. 2. In Control Panel, double-click the System icon. 3. Click the Advanced tab. 4. Click [Performance Options]. The Performance Options dialog box will appear.

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5. Choose Background services and click [OK].
6. Click [OK] to close the System Properties dialog box. The System Properties dialog box will close. Next, youll make the driver settings. (Driver Settings (p. 22))

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Windows Me/98 users
1. With the UA-1EX left unconnected, start up Windows. Do not connect the UA-1EX to the computer until you reach Step 9. 2. Exit all currently running software. Also close any open windows. If you are using virus checking or similar software, be sure to exit it as well. 3. Prepare the CD-ROM. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. 4. Click the Windows Start menu. From the menu that appears, select Run. The Run. dialog box will appear. 5. In the dialog box that appears, input the following into the Open field, and click [OK]. D: \Driver\Me98\setup.exe * The drive name is D: in the example shown here, but may be different on your system. Use the drive name for your CD-ROM drive. 6. The Driver Setup dialog box will appear. Click [Next]. 7. To begin the installation, click [Next] once again. Installation will begin. The Setup is now ready to install the drivers dialog box will appear. 8.
Set the UA-1EXs ADVANCED (mode select) switch to the ON position.
Operation of the UA-1EX Connect the UA-1EX to your computer. A message of Found New Hardware will appear. Please wait. * This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after connecting the UA1EX is required before the unit will operate normally. 10. In the Driver Setup dialog box, click [Close].
Next, youll make the driver settings. (Driver Settings (p. 22))

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Driver Settings
In order to get the best performance from the software you are using, you must choose the correct device settings.
About the input and output devices
Output device EDIROL UA-1EX This sends the audio signal from the computer to the UA-1EX. This is what you will normally use, for example when using the UA-1EX with an sequencer software such as Media Player. You will also use this when using an sequencer software such as SONAR in WDM driver mode, or when using a DirectSound software. Input device EDIROL UA-1EX This receives the audio signal that is sent from the UA-1EX itself to the computer. This is what you will normally use, for example when using the UA-1EX with an sequencer software such as Media Player. You will also use this when using an sequencer software such as SONAR in WDM driver mode. ASIO device EDIROL UA-1EX Use this if you are using the UA-1EX with an ASIO-compatible sequencer software such as Cubase. In the ASIO settings of your sequencer software, choose EDIROL UA-1EX. * To prevent audio loop feedback or double monitoring, turn monitoring off in your sequencer software, or set your sequencer software to use ASIO Direct Monitor.

1. 2. 3. * 4.

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Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh)

What is a driver?

A driver is software that transfers data between the UA-1EX and application software running on your computer, when your computer and the UA-1EX are connected. The driver sends data from your application to the UA-1EX, and from the UA-1EX to your application.

About the driver modes

The UA-1EX has two operating modes, Advanced mode and Standard driver mode, and a different driver is used by each mode. This mode uses a dedicated audio driver created specifically for the UA-1EX. When this dedicated driver is used, you can record/play/edit audio with high quality and stable timing. Normally, you should use Advanced Mode. ON In Advanced mode, audio signals can be transferred between the UA-1EX and the com(Advanced puter at a resolution of 16/24 bits and sampling frequencies of 44.1/48/96 kHz. Choose Admode) vanced mode if you are using software that supports 24-bit or 96 kHz audio such as the Cubase VST or Logic; or ASIO-compatible software that can record, play, and edit highquality audio, such as Cubase VST or Logic. Normally, you should use Advanced mode. (Installing the Driver (p. 16)). This mode uses the standard USB audio driver provided by Macintosh. You can use this mode without installing the dedicated driver. In Standard driver mode, audio signals are transferred between the UA-1EX and the computer at a resolution of 16 bits and sampling frequencies of 32/44.1/48 kHz. Choose this OFF (Standard mode if you are using software that uses Mac OSs own functionality, such as software that uses the CD-ROM drive of your computer to play CD audio, or that uses the software syndriver thesizer included with Mac OS. (Installing the OS-Standard Driver (p. 45)). mode) * The driver included with Mac OS does not support ASIO. * Standard driver mode does not support 96 kHz or 24-bit. If you want to use 96 kHz or 24-bit audio, turn the ADVANCED (mode select) switch ON. The installation procedure will differ depending on your system. Please proceed to one of the following sections, depending on the system you use. Mac OS X users... (p. 28) Mac OS 9 users... (p. 30)

Before you use your sequencer software with the UA-1EX, please note the following
Before you start up your sequencer software, connect the UA-1EX with your computer. Do not disconnect the UA-1EX while your sequencer software is running. Close your sequencer software before you unplug the UA-1EX. The UA-1EX will not work in the Classic environment of Mac OS X. Use it when the Classic environment is not running. For details on how to make settings for your sequencer software, you should also refer to the owners manual for your sequencer software. This completes the audio input/output settings. Proceed to Checking that you hear sound (p. 32).

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Mac OS 9 Users
Installing the UA-1EX driver
1. With the UA-1EX disconnected, start up the Macintosh. * Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used). 2. Exit all currently running software (applications). If you are using virus checking or similar software, be sure to exit it as well. 3. Prepare the CD-ROM. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your Macintosh. 4. Double-click the UA-1EX Driver-E Installer icon (found in the Driver E (Mac OS 9) folder of the CD-ROM) to start up the installer. 5. Verify the Install Location, and click [Install]. * The installation location will be shown differently depending on your system. Make sure that you have selected the startup disk for the system you are currently using.

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6. If a message like the following is displayed, click [Continue]. The other currently running applications will exit, and installation will continue.
7. A dialog box will indicate Installation was successful. Click [Restart] to restart your Macintosh.
Installing the ASIO driver
ASIO This is an audio interface standard promoted by the Steinberg Corporation. When the UA-1EX is used with ASIO-compatible software, the synchronization precision will be improved, allowing a more sophisticated music production environment.

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This section explains how to install the ASIO driver that allows the UA-1EX to be used by your sequencer software or audio editing software. For details on installation and settings of the ASIO driver, be sure to also read the Driver E (Mac OS 9) - Readme_E.htm document on the CD-ROM. * The UA-1EX cannot play back audio data from the Macintoshs sound manager (such as audio CDs and alert sounds) The ASIO driver of the UA-1EX supports the following audio input/output channels. Audio input 24/16 bit 1 stereo ch. (2 monaural chs.) Audio output 24/16 bit 1 stereo ch. (2 monaural chs.) If your ASIO-compatible software supports ASIO 2.0 or recording/playback of 24 bit audio data, using the following drivers will provide a higher quality environment. ASIO-compatible software ASIO2.0-compatible 24 bit compatible Driver to use UA-1EX ASIO1.0 16bit UA-1EX ASIO1.0 24bit UA-1EX ASIO2.0 16bit UA-1EX ASIO2.0 24bit

Here we will explain how to install the ASIO 1.bit-compatible driver. 1. From the Driver E (Mac OS 9) - ASIO folder of the CD-ROM, copy [UA-1EX ASIO1.0 16bit] to the ASIO Drivers folder of the ASIO-compatible software you are using (e.g., Cubase VST, Logic, Digital Performer). * The Audio setting dialog box will be named differently depending on your software. For details refer to the manual of your software. 2. Operation of the UA-1EX Set the UA-1EXs ADVANCED (mode select) switch to ON. * The driver cannot be installed by means of the following procedure if the switch is set to OFF. 3. Operation of the UA-1EX Connect the UA-1EX to your Macintosh. * This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after connecting the UA-1EX is required before the unit will operate normally. 4. Start up your ASIO-compatible software. 5. Open the Audio setting dialog box of your ASIO-compatible software, and select [UA-1EX ASIO1.0 16bit] as the ASIO Device. * The Audio setting dialog box will be named differently depending on your software. For details refer to the manual of your software. This completes the audio input/output settings. Proceed to Checking that you hear sound (p. 32).

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Now lets play back the sample data to verify that the connections and the settings are correct. In order to listen to the sample data, youll need approximately 30 MB of free space on your system hard disk. You can connect headphones and/or monitor speakers as shown in the diagram, and monitor the playback of your sequencer software.

Audio cable Macintosh

As soon as you connect the UA-1EX to your Macintosh, sound will no longer be output from the speakers of your Macintosh. Connect an external monitor system or headphones to the UA-1EX. If you want sound to be output from the speakers of your Macintosh, disconnect the UA-1EX from your Macintosh.

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We will use standard Macintosh functionality to play back the sample data provided on the included CD-ROM. Use of the song data 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. Prepare the CD-ROM. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your Macintosh. From the Sample folder of the CD-ROM, drag Alright(.wav) to your desktop, copying it. Set the UA-1EXs Sampling frequency select switch to 44.1kHz. If youve changed the sampling frequency, disconnect the UA-1EX, and then reconnect it. Start up the QuickTime Player, which is included with Mac OS. The QuickTime Player is normally located in QuickTime within the Applications folder of the hard disk. Open the Alright file you copied. Play back the sample data. Click the play button. The sample data playback will be output from headphones or speakers connected to the UA-1EXs headphone jack or line output jacks. If the record source select switch is set to DIGITAL and a digital signal is being received at the digital input connector, audio data from the Macintosh cannot be played back. Please set the switch to ANALOG. If it did not play back correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (p. 55) to determine the reason. This section contains information on how to solve problems such as no sound, or failure to play back correctly. Was the sample data played back? If it was played back correctly, this means that the computer and the UA-1EX are connected correctly, and that the drivers have been installed correctly.

1. With the UA-1EX disconnected, start up Windows. * Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used). 2. Exit all currently running software (applications). If you are using virus checking or similar software, be sure to exit it as well. 3. Place the UA-1EXs ADVANCED (mode select) switch in the OFF position. 4. Connect the UA-1EX to the computer. The driver is automatically installed. If you are using Windows XP, the installation has been completed when the message near the taskbar saying that Found New Hardware has disappeared. * This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after connecting the UA-1EX is required before the unit will operate normally. 5. When installation is complete, restart Windows. Next, in order to ensure that audio processing occurs smoothly, you need to make settings so that Background Services is given priority. ( Giving priority to Background Services (p. 19))

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Windows Me users
1. With the UA-1EX disconnected, start up Windows. * Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used). 2. Exit all currently running software (applications). If you are using virus checking or similar software, be sure to exit it as well. 3. Place the UA-1EXs ADVANCED (mode select) switch in the OFF position. 4. Connect the UA-1EX to the computer. Windows will detect the UA-1EX, and the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box will appear. Make sure that Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended) is selected, and click [Next]. * This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after connecting the UA-1EX is required before the unit will operate normally. 5. Driver detection will begin. 6. When the driver has been found, driver installation will begin. 7. Once the driver has been installed, a dialog box will inform you of this. Click [Finish].
8. Restart Windows. Next, you will need to make audio input/output device settings. (Input/output device setting (p. 49))

*1 If the CD playback volume does not change when you adjust this control, then change the WAVE volume.
You will be able to use the UA-1EX at the best audio quality if you set the Volume Control volume to the maximum setting. If Mute is checked or if the slider is lowered all the way, no sound will be output from the UA-1EX.

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When playing audio CDs from the computers internal CD-ROM drive, or using the UA-1EX to play game music

Windows XP/2000 users:

1. Open the System Properties dialog box. Select Start | Settings | Control Panel, and in the Control Panel, double-click the System icon. (Windows XP Click the Windows start menu, and from the menu that appears, select Control Panel.) 2. Open the Device Manager. Click the Hardware tab, and click the Device Manager. 3. Open the CD-ROM drives Properties. In CD-ROM drive, double-click the CD-ROM drive that you are using. 4. Click the Properties tab, and in Digital CD Playback, check the Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device item.

Windows Me users:

1. Open System Properties dialog box. Select Start | Settings | Control Panel, and in Control Panel, double-click the System icon. 2. Open the Device Manager. Click the Device Manager tab. 3. Open the CD-ROM drives Properties. Double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click the CD-ROM drive that you are using. 4. Click the Properties tab, and in Digital CD Playback, check the Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device item.

Windows 98 users:

1. Open the Multimedia Properties dialog box. Select Start | Settings | Control Panel, and in Control Panel, double-click the Multimedia icon. 2. Click the Music CD tab, and check the Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device item. * Depending on your system, playback may still not be possible. For details, please contact the manufacturer of your computer. If you are using a PC-card (PCMCIA) type CD-ROM drive, playing back WAVE data from a CD-ROM or playing an audio CD may cause interrupted sound, or possibly no sound at all.

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Mac OS X users
* If the Authenticate dialog box appears during the installation, input the password and click OK. * What you actually see on your computer screen may be different, depending on your computing environment and the operating system youre using. 1. With the UA-1EX disconnected, start up the Macintosh. * Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used). 2. Exit all currently running software (applications). If you are using virus checking or similar software, be sure to exit it as well. 3. Place the UA-1EXs ADVANCED (mode select) switch in the OFF position. 4. Connect the UA-1EX to your Macintosh. 5. Open the System Preference dialog box and click Sound. 6. In the Sound Effects tab, click Play alerts and sound effects through and choose UA-1EX as the playback device for sound effects. * If you dont want the Macintoshs audio alerts to be heard via the UA-1EX, choose Built-in audio controller or a similar setting so that the internal speakers will be used. 7. Click the Output tab, and choose UA-1EX as the device that will output sound. * If you want sound to be output from the speakers of your Macintosh, disconnect the UA-1EX from your Macintosh. 8. If the Input tab is displayed, choose UA-1EX as the device for inputting sounds. * The output volume of the UA-1EX cannot be adjusted with the Mac OS sound dialog box. Make volume adjustments through other means, such as on the speaker system you are using.

Did you make the Driver Signing Options setting? You must set Driver Signing Options in order to install/reinstall the driver. (p. 16)
You are asked for the driver file even though you installed the driver
Did you connect the UA-1EX 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, and you connect the UA-1EX to a USB connector to which you have not previously connected it, this dialog box may appear even though you have already installed the driver. (This is not a malfunction.) Use the following procedure to install the driver. 1. Connect the UA-1EX to your computer. Windows XP users 1. The Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box will appear. If the message Connect to Windows Update to search for software? appears, choose No and then click [Next]. 2. Make sure that EDIROL UA-1EX is indicated. Then, choose Search for the best driver in these locations and click [Next]. If Driver Signing Options in step 4 is set to anything other than Ignore, a dialog box with an ! or x symbol will appear. Click [Continue Anyway] to proceed with the installation. If you are unable to continue, click [OK] and repeat the driver installation. (Installing the Driver (p. 16)) Windows 2000 users If Driver Signing Options in step 4 is set to anything other than Ignore, a dialog box indicating Digital Signature Not Found will appear. Click [Yes] to proceed with the installation. If you are unable to continue, click [OK] and repeat the driver installation. (Installing the Driver (p. 16)) 2. The Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box will appear. Click [Finish]. 3. If the Change System Settings dialog box appears, click [Yes]. Windows will restart automatically. If you are unable to complete driver installation using the above method, repeat the driver installation. (Installing the Driver (p. 16))

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No sound
Cant record or play back audio No sound
Is the UA-1EXs Recording source select switch set to ANALOG? If the recording source select switch is set to DIGITAL, and an input signal is being received at the digital input connector, the audio signal being input to the digital input connector will be output. The audio data from the computer will not be output. Are you attempting to use the CD player of your computer to play an audio CD? If you wish to play an audio CD on the CD-ROM drive of your computer, refer to When playing audio CDs from the computers internal CD-ROM drive, or using the UA-1EX to play game music (p. 52). Are you running multiple applications? If multiple applications are running simultaneously, an error message may appear. If this occurs, click [OK], and close the other applications. Even if an application window is closed, it is still running if it remains in the taskbar, so be sure to quit any unneeded applications shown in the taskbar. Have you specified the audio data output destination for your playback sequencer software? For some sequencer software such as Cool Edit Pro LE, you must set the audio data output destination as UA-1EX. For details on this setting, refer to the owners manual for the sequencer software. Have the drivers been installed correctly? In order to playback audio data using the UA-1EX, the USB Audio Device driver must be installed. For details on installation and settings, refer to Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows p. 15, Macintosh p. 27). Are the faders of the Volume Control raised? (Windows) Adjust the volume of each fader as described in Volume Control setting (p. 51).

Click the Options tab. If there is a Processor Performance setting, set it to Highest.

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In Windows, did you make the setting described in Giving priority to background services? In order to ensure that audio processing occurs smoothly, make the setting described in Giving priority to background services. ( Giving priority to Background Services (p. 19)) In Windows, Power Management settings in the Control Panel may cause clicks or pops to occur in the audio playback. The power management properties that appear when you double-click Power Management will differ depending on your computer system. The explanation that follows is for a typical situation, but you should refer to the owners manual for your computer to verify these settings. Some computers may not have the following items. 1. In the Windows Control Panel, double-click the System icon. The System Properties dialog box will appear. 2. Click the Hardware tab. 3. Click Device Manager to see the list of devices. 4. From the list, choose Advanced Power Management Support, and click Properties. The Advanced Power Management Support Properties dialog box will appear. 5. Click the Settings tab, and in Troubleshooting, check the Dont Poll Power Supply Status check box. Then click [OK]. 6. In the System Properties dialog box, click [OK]. 7. Restart Windows. Could two or more audio devices be connected to your computer? Try connecting only one UA-1EX to your computer. Check whether the noise disappears when only the UA-1EX is connected to the computer. Connecting numerous audio devices to a computer may produce noise in some situations. If this occurs, connect only the UA-1EX to your computer. Are you using a USB device in addition to the UA-1EX? Try switching off USB devices other than the UA-1EX. If you have connected the UA-1EX to an external USB hard disk, please connect the UA-1EX directly to a USB connector on the computer itself. Are numerous software programs running? Playback may be interrupted if numerous software programs are running at the same time, or when you start up another software program. Close any unneeded software, and try again. If this does not solve the problem, try restarting your computer.

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You may be able to solve the problem by adjusting the buffer size in the Driver Settings dialog box. Adjust the buffer size as described in Adjusting the Audio Latency (p. 41). If your sequencer software has an audio device test function, execute the test function. * After changing the buffer size, you must restart any sequencer software that uses the UA-1EX. Clicks or pops may occur in the sound if a LAN is operating. Try disabling the LAN in the Device Manager. If this eliminates the clicks or pops, you may be able to solve the problem by updating your LAN driver or BIOS. Try increasing the memory You can increase the processing power of your computer by adding more memory. For details on how to install more memory, refer to the operation manual for your computer. Is the UA-1EX connected to a USB hub? Try connecting the UA-1EX directly to the USB connector of your computer itself. Try making the following changes to the disk drive settings. * Some computers may not have the following settings. 1. In the Windows Control Panel, double-click System. 2. Click the Device Manager tab. 3. Double-click Disk Drives to see the list of devices. 4. From the list, select GENERIC IDE DISK TYPE??, and click Properties to access the GENERIC IDE DISK TYPE?? Properties dialog box. * In the?? field of GENERIC IDE DISK TYPE??, there will be a number that differs depending on your computing environment. 5. Click the Settings tab, place a check mark in the check box for the DMA option, and click [OK] to close the dialog box. * Depending on your system, a dialog box for DMA settings may appear. Verify the contents of the dialog box, and click [OK] or [Cancel]. 6. In System Properties dialog box, click [OK] to close the dialog box. 7. Restart your computer so that the above settings will take effect.

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Noise or distortion occurs when playing back audio The sound is too weak
Has a mic been left connected? If a mic is connected to the UA-1EX, disconnect the mic and turn the input sensitivity knob all the way toward the left (lowering the input level). Have you connected the grounding terminal? Connecting the chassis of your computer or the grounding terminal of your computers AC power cord to an electrical ground may solve the problem. Also, make sure that a device that produces a strong magnetic field, such as a television or microwave oven, is not located nearby. Could numerous audio devices be connected? Noise may occur if numerous audio devices are connected. Do not connect audio devices you are not using.
Sound from the device connected to the input jacks is distorted
Use the UA-1EXs input volume to reduce the input level.
Insufficient volume from a device connected to the line input jacks
Could you be using a connection cable with a built-in resistor? Please use a connection cable that does not contain a built-in resistor (such as one from the Roland PCS series). Is the input volume raised to the appropriate level? Try using the input volume to raise the input level.

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Others
The volume changed when you resumed from Suspend or Hibernation status
When Windows 2000 resumes from Suspend or Hibernation, the output volume setting is changed due to a problem of Windows. Using the Windows volume controls, adjust the USB audio (speaker) volume slider. (Volume Control setting (p. 51))

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Deleting the driver
If you were unable to install the driver according to the procedure given, the UA-1EX may not be recognized correctly by the computer. In this case, use the following procedure to delete the driver, and then follow the procedure in Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows (p. 15), Macintosh (p. 27)) to install the driver once again.

Windows users

1. With the UA-1EX disconnected, start up Windows. Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used). * If you are using Windows XP Professional/2000, you must log on using a user name with an administrative account type (e.g., Administrator). 2. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. 3. Click the Windows Start button. From the menu that appears, select Run. In the Run. dialog box, input the following into the Open field, and click [OK]. Windows XP/2000 users: D:\Driver\XP2k\Uninstal.EXE Windows Me/98 users: D:\Driver\Me98\Uninstal.EXE * The drive name D: may be different on your system. Use the drive name for your CD-ROM drive. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the driver.

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Windows Vista users

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This is the EDIROL UA-1EX (Advanced mode) driver for Microsoft(R) Windows Vista(TM). This driver also supports ASIO(Steinberg Audio Stream I/O Interface) 2.0. * This does not work with the 64-bit Edition of Windows Vista(TM).

Installation

Start up Windows with all USB cables disconnected (except for keyboard and mouse). 1. 2. 3. Exit all applications before you begin the installation. Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer. Start up the installer for the Windows driver. 1. Choose [Start] [Computer]. 2. 3. 4. Double-click the Driver folder in the CD-ROM. Double-click the Vista folder. Double-click the Setup icon. 7. If a dialog box regarding Windows Security appears, click [Install]. The screen will indicate EDIROL UA-1EX driver has been installed.
* If any other message is displayed, proceed according to the contents of that message. 9. Set the UA-1EXs mode select (ADVANCE) switch to the ON position.
10. Connect the UA-1EX to your computer. 11. The lower right corner of the screen will indicates Installing device driver software, and the driver will be installed automatically. * If any other message is displayed, note the contents and close the message. 12. When the lower right corner of the screen indicates Device driver software installed successfully, installation is complete. Click [Close] to close the Driver Setup dialog box. 13. If the System Settings Change dialog box appears, click [Yes] to restart Windows. Refer to Before you begin, and make the necessary settings for using the UA-1EX. You wont be able to use the UA-1EX unless you make these settings.
* If a message informs you that Driver installation must be performed by an administrator, you must log on to Windows as a user whose account type is Administrator, and then perform the installation. 4. A confirmation screen regarding User Account Control will appear, click [Continue]. The message EDIROL UA-1EX Driver will be installed on your computer. will appear. Click [Next].
* If any other message appears, follow the directions of the message. 6. Click [Next] to begin installation.
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Before you begin
Input/output device settings for your application
In order to obtain optimal performance from your applications, specify the input/output device for your applications as described below. (For details on making these settings, refer to the owners manual for your application.)

To change the settings

To change or verify settings
1. When changing driver settings, always make sure to first quit all applications using the UA-1EX. This is unnecessary when only checking the settings. Open Control Panel, click Additional Options, and then click EDIROL UA-1EX.
Audio input/output device
Of the total audio input/output channels provided by the UA1EX, there are 2 INs and 2 OUTs. [WAVE OUT Devices] OUT (EDIROL UA-1EX) * If youve specified a different name in the Sound settings of the control panel, the name you specified will be displayed. * In WDM/KS compatible applications, such as Cakewalk SONAR, this is displayed as EDIROL UA-1EX. [WAVE IN Devices] IN (EDIROL UA-1EX) * If youve specified a different name in the Sound settings of the control panel, the name you specified will be displayed. * In WDM/KS compatible applications, such as Cakewalk SONAR, this is displayed as EDIROL UA-1EX. [ASIO device] When using the UA-1EX with an ASIO-compatible application, select EDIROL UA-1EX as the ASIO setting for your application. * To prevent an audio feedback loop or double monitoring, make settings on your application to turn monitoring off or use ASIO Direct Monitoring. * When using the UA-1EX with ASIO, we recommend that you set your application so that it does not use the Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth. (In order to decrease the load, and for convenience when changing the driver buffer size)

* If youre using the Classic View, double-click EDIROL UA1EX. 3. The EDIROL UA-1EX Driver Settings dialog box will appear. To modify the settings, make the changes and click [OK]. To simply check the settings, be sure to click [Cancel] after viewing the settings.
* For details on the setting items, refer to About the items in the Settings dialog box.
About the items in the Settings dialog box
Audio Buffer Size Ordinarily, set the fifth position from the left for the buffer size.
After youve changed the Audio Buffer Size, make sure to restart all applications which are using the UA-1EX. Then, if you are using a program that offers a function for testing audio devices, we recommend that you run such tests. Also, you may want to check to see if your application is one of those that provides a setting for adjusting the buffer size. Use Smaller ASIO Buffer Size check box If this check box is selected, the buffer size when using ASIOcompatible applications will be made smaller. If you experience pops or clicks when this check box is selected, deselect this check box. * You must deselect this check box when adjusting the Audio Buffer Size. Use ASIO Direct Monitor check box Check this if you are using the ASIO Direct Monitor function with an ASIO-compatible application. Information This field shows the driver version.
Settings when UA-1EX is used with the Windows Media Player
1. Open Control Panel, click Hardware and Sound, and then click Sound.
* If youre using the Classic View, double-click Sound. 2. In Playback page, choose EDIROL UA-1EXs OUT, and then click [Set Default]. Click [OK] to close Sounds. Open Windows Media Player, select an audio file, and then play back the file.