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

* 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, re 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.

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 re.

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 qualied Yamaha service personnel.
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 qualied 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 disguration 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 instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over. Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables. 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 uids, 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.

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

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 owners 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

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.

Parts and Functions

1 Power indicator
This will light when the USB terminal is connected, supplying power to the UX16.

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.

2 MIDI IN/OUT indicators

These indicators will light when MIDI messages pass through the corresponding cable.

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.

3 USB cable

Connect this to the USB terminal of your computer or USB hub.
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.

OUT IN

MIDI device
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.

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 USB cable UX16

Driver

Macintosh
Windows 98/Me users See page 10. Windows 2000 users See page 13. Macintosh users See page 16.

Windows users:

q 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 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 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 drives 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.
5. Check the radio button to the left of Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended). Click [Next]. The system displays a screen that enables you to select a location in which to install the driver.
6. Check the CD-ROM drive box and uncheck all other items. Click [Next].
The system may ask you to insert a Windows CD-ROM while it checks for the driver. Specify the root folder of the CD-ROM drive (such as D:\) and continue the installation.
7. When the system detects the driver on the CD-ROM and is ready for installation, it displays the following screen. Make sure that the YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver is listed, and click [Next]. The system starts the installation.
8. When the installation is complete, the following screen appears. Click [Finish].
Some computers may take about ten seconds to show this screen after the installation is complete.
The driver has been installed.
q Installing the driver on a Windows 2000 system
1. Start the computer and use the Administrator account to log into Windows 2000. 2. Select [My Computer | Control Panel | System | Hardware | Driver Signing | File Signature verication], and check the radio button on the left of Ignore Install all les, regardless of le signature and click [OK]. 3. Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 4. 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 Found New Hardware Wizard. Click [Next]. 5. Check the radio button to the left of Search for a suitable driver for my device. (Recommended). Click [Next]. The system displays a screen that enables you to select a location in which to install the driver. 6. Check the CD-ROM drives box and uncheck all other items. Click [Next].

7. When the installation is complete, the system displays Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard. Click [Finish].
8. Restart the computer. The driver has been installed.
q Selecting the destination for the MIDI signal output
This section explains how to set up the UX16 for use with Windows Media Player (included in Windows) or an equivalent program. For information on setting up your sequence software, refer to the owners manual for the software.

Windows Me Windows 98

1. Select [My Computer | Control Panel] and double-click to open Sounds and Multimedia (Multimedia).
For Windows Me users, if you do not see Sounds and Multimedia in the Control Panel, click View all Control Panel options.
2. Click the Audio (MIDI) tab. 3. Click Preferred device in MIDI Music Playback and select YAMAHA USB OUT xx-1. For Windows Me users, check the Use only preferred devices checkbox.

NOTE NOTE NOTE

The variable xx represents the device number (page 22). If only one UX16 is connected, the device number is 0. For Windows 98 users, select the driver while Single instrument is selected. If YAMAHA USB OUT xx-1 is not displayed, the drive has not been installed correctly. Delete the driver (page 27) and re-install the driver.

4. Click [OK].

Checking operation 1. Is the power indicator lit? If the driver is installed correctly, the power indicator will light. 2. Does the MIDI OUT indicator blink? Use your sequence software or the Windows Media Player to play back MIDI data. Alternatively, click [Send All Note On] in the MIDI Patch screen (page 21). The MIDI OUT indicator will light when MIDI messages pass through the cable. 3. Does the MIDI IN indicator blink? Use the MIDI IN cable to connect your MIDI keyboard etc., and play it. The MIDI IN indicator will light when MIDI messages pass through the cable.
q Using two or more UX16s
Follow the steps below to connect two or more UX16s. You do not need to reinstall the driver. 1. Start up your computer. 2. Connect the USB cable to the USB terminal of your computer (or USB hub).

or Computer

USB hub
When you turn on the power to connected multiple UX16s, the device number is assigned, starting with 0, to the units in the order in which you turn on the power. If you turn on the power to all units simultaneously, the device number is assigned based on the order of the port numbers of the USB hub. However, this order may change depending on the hub. Use a USB hub that obtains its power from a power adaptor. Operation may be unstable with a bus-powered USB hub.

Macintosh users:

First install OMS before you install the USB-MIDI driver. Also, after installing the driver, you will need to set up OMS (page 18).

q Changing the device number
If you are using multiple UX16s, you can change the device number. Click Device Name. The System displays the drop-down list. Select the device for which you wish to change the setting.
If you are using a Macintosh computer, the device number is assigned sequentially, such as USB1, USB2, etc., as the Device Name.
q Checking the signal path
To see if the MIDI device is connected correctly, you can try transmitting MIDI signals.
Note Off Message When you click [Send All Note OFF], a MIDI All Note Off message will be sent to the UX16. Note On Message When you click [Send All Note On], a MIDI All Note On message will be sent to the UX16.
q Changing connections during playback (PC OUTMIDI OUT)
The left column shows the computers output port (OUT 1), and the top column shows the UX16s output port (1). If you remove the check box, a MIDI signal from the computer to a MIDI device does not flow.
q Changing connections during recording (MIDI INPC IN)
The left column shows the computers input port (IN 1), and the top column shows the UX16s input port (1). If you remove the check box, a MIDI signal from a MIDI device to the computer does not flow.
q THRU output of MIDI signals (MIDI INMIDI OUT)
You can route MIDI signals received at the input port of the UX16 directly to the output port of the UX16 (this is called THRU output). This routing is useful when you wish to route MIDI signals from a MIDI keyboard directly to a tone generator. The left column shows the UX16s output ports (1), and the top column shows the UX16s input port (1). To enable this function, check the Thru ON/OFF check box in the lower right corner of the screen.
For Macintosh, this function is valid only when the MIDI Patch screen or sequence software is running.

System Requirements

[Windows] OS: Computer: CPU: Memory: Hard Disk: [Macintosh] OS: Computer:
Windows98/Me/2000 USB-supported IBM-PC or compatible computer Pentium 166MHz or higher 32 MB or higher (64 MB or higher is recommended) 2 MB or more of free space
MacOS 8.5 through OS 9.1 Macintosh computer with built-in USB port
With some iMac models, you need to install iMac Update 1.1, provided by Apple Computer. This program improves the USB software. For more information, visit the Apple Computer web site (www.apple.com).

Memory:

64 MB or higher (128 MB or higher is recommended)

Turn off virtual memory.

Hard Disk: Other:
2 MB or more of free space OMS 2.3.6 or later (included in the CD-ROM in the package)

Specications

Connection cables: MIDI IN cable, MIDI OUT cable (each 1,250 mm) USB cable (600 mm) Indicators: Power indicator, MIDI IN indicator, MIDI OUT indicator Power Supply: USB bus power supply Dimensions: 86 (W) 36 (D) 16 (H) [mm] Weight: approx. 140g (5 oz) Specifications and descriptions in this Owners Manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.

Troubleshooting (FAQ)

q The driver cannot be installed.
Is the USB cable connected correctly?
Check the USB cable connection. (page 8) Disconnect the USB cable, then connect it again. When you connect the UX16 to the computer for the rst time, if the Add New Hardware Wizard (pages 10 and 13) does not appear, the USB function on the computer may be disabled. Perform the following steps.
[Windows] Is the USB function enabled on your computer?
1. Double-click System in the Control Panel to open the System Properties window. 2. Double-click the Device Manager tab and make sure that no ! or x marks appear at Universal serial bus controller or USB Root Hub.
If you see the ! or x mark, the USB controller is disabled. For more information, refer to the owners manual of your computer.
[Windows] Is any unknown device registered?
If driver installation fails, the UX16 will be evaluated as an Unknown device, and you will not be able to install the driver. Delete the Unknown device by following the steps below.
1. Double-click System in the Control Panel to open the System Properties window. 2. Double-click the Device Manager tab. With the View devices by type check box checked, look for Other devices. 3. If you nd Other devices, double-click it to extend the tree to look for Unknown device. If one appears, select it and click the [Remove] button. 4. Remove the USB cable, and make the connection again. 5. Install the driver by following the steps (starting from Step 3) described on page 10.
q The UX16 does not operate correctly, or no sound is heard.
Did you install the driver? (page 9) Are the USB cable, MIDI cables, and audio cables connected correctly? (page 8) Is the volume setting of the tone generator, playback device, and application program set to the appropriate level? Is the HOST SELECT switch on the tone generator set to MIDI? Have you selected an appropriate port in the sequence software?
q Playback response is delayed.
Does your computer satisfy the system requirements? (page 24) Is any other application or device driver running? [Macintosh]

Turn off virtual memory. Disable AppleTalk.
q Cannot suspend or resume the computer correctly.
Do not suspend the computer while the MIDI application is running. If you are using Windows 2000, it may not be possible to suspend/resume, depending 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.)
q How can I delete or re-install the driver?
[Windows Me/98] 1. When the UX16 is recognized correctly, double-click System in the Control Panel to open the System window. 2. Double-click the Device Manager tab, select YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver and delete it. 3. Use MS-DOS prompt or Internet Explorer to delete the following three les.
To delete these files using Explorer, select Folder Options from the Tool (View) menu, and select Show all files (and folders).
\WINDOWS\INF\OTHER\YAMAHAUX16.INF \WINDOWS\SYSTEM\Xgusb.drv \WINDOWS\SYSTEM\Ymidusb.sys
4. Disconnect the USB cable. 5. Restart the computer. 6. Re-install the driver according to the instructions on page 10. [Macintosh] 1. Delete the les in the following locations:
System Folder | Control Panels | YAMAHA USB MIDI Patch System Folder | Extensions | USB YAMAHA MIDI Driver System Folder | OMS Folder | YAMAHA USB MIDI OMS Driver
2. Restart the computer. 3. Install the driver (page 16) and set up OMS (page 18).
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT
(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Type of Equipment: Model Name: Yamaha Corporation of America 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, California 90620 714-522-9011 USB-MIDI Interface UX16
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product,
when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning 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 corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Customer Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620 The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this
product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions 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 users manual, may
*This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA (class B)

Limited Warranty

90 DAYS LABOR 1 YEAR PARTS
Yamaha Corporation of America, hereafter referred to as Yamaha, warrants to the original consumer of a product included in the categories listed below, that the product will be free of defects in materials and/or workmanship for the periods indicated. This warranty is applicable to the following product:

UX16 USB-MIDI INTERFACE

If during the rst 90 days that immediately follows the purchase date, your new Yamaha product covered by this warranty is found to have a defect in material and/or workmanship, Yamaha and/or its authorized representative will repair such defect without charge for parts or labor. If parts should be required after this 90 day period but within the one year period that immediately follows the purchase date, Yamaha will, subject to the terms of this warranty, supply these parts without charge. However, charges for labor, and/or any miscellaneous expenses incurred are the consumers responsibility. Yamaha reserves the right to utilize reconditioned parts in repairing these products and/or to use reconditioned units as warranty replacements. THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY WHICH YAMAHA MAKES IN CONNECTION WITH THESE PRODUCTS. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY. YAMAHA EXCLUDES AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN ANY EVENT FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow limitations that relate to implied warranties and/or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages. Therefore, these limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

CONSUMERS RESPONSIBILITIES
If warranty service should be required, it is necessary that the consumer assume certain responsibilities: 1. Contact the Customer Service Department of the retailer selling the product, or any retail outlet authorized by Yamaha to sell the product for assistance. You may also contact Yamaha directly at the address provided below. 2. Deliver the unit to be serviced under warranty to: the retailer selling the product, an authorized service center, or to Yamaha with an explanation of the problem. Please be prepared to provide proof purchase date (sales receipt, credit card copy, etc.) when requesting service and/or parts under warranty. 3. Shipping and/or insurance costs are the consumers responsibility.* Units shipped for service should be packed securely. *Repaired units will be returned PREPAID if warranty service is required within the rst 90 days. IMPORTANT: Do NOT ship anything to ANY location without prior authorization. A Return Authorization (RA) will be issued that has a tracking number assigned that will expedite the servicing of your unit and provide a tracking system if needed. 4. Your owners manual contains important safety and operating instructions. It is your responsibility to be aware of the contents of this manual and to follow all safety precautions.

EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply to units whose trade name, trademark, and/or ID numbers have been altered, defaced, exchanged removed, or to failures and/or damages that may occur as a result of: 1. Neglect, abuse, abnormal strain, modication or exposure to extremes in temperature or humidity. 2. Improper repair or maintenance by any person who is not a service representative of a retail outlet authorized by Yamaha to sell the product, an authorized service center, or an authorized service representative of Yamaha. 3. This warranty is applicable only to units sold by retailers authorized by Yamaha to sell these products in the U.S.A., the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. This warranty is not applicable in other possessions or territories of the U.S.A. or in any other country. Please record the model and serial number of the product you have purchased in the spaces provided below. Model___________________________ Serial #________________________________ #________________________________ Purchased from____________________________________________________________ Date______________________________________ (Retailer) Sales Slip
YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA Electronic Service Division 6600 Orangethorpe Avenue Buena Park, CA 90620
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NORTH AMERICA

CANADA Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. 135 Milner Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario, M1S 3R1, Canada Tel: 416-298-1311 U.S.A. Yamaha Corporation of America 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620, U.S.A. Tel: 714-522-9011
CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA
MEXICO Yamaha de Mexico S.A. De C.V., Departamento de ventas Javier Rojo Gomez No.1149, Col. Gpe Del Moral, Deleg. Iztapalapa, 09300 Mexico, D.F. Tel: 686-00-33 BRAZIL Yamaha Musical do Brasil LTDA. Av. Rebouas 2636, So Paulo, Brasil Tel: 011-853-1377 ARGENTINA Yamaha Music Argentina S.A. Viamonte 1145 Piso2-B 1053, Buenos Aires, Argentina Tel: 1-4371-7021 PANAMA AND OTHER LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES/ CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES Yamaha de Panama S.A. Torre Banco General, Piso 7, Urbanizacin Marbella, Calle 47 y Aquilino de la Guardia, Ciudad de Panam, Panam Tel: 507-269-5311

EUROPE

THE UNITED KINGDOM Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd. Sherbourne Drive, Tilbrook, Milton Keynes, MK7 8BL, England Tel: 01908-366700 IRELAND Danfay Ltd. 61D, Sallynoggin Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin Tel: 01-2859177 GERMANY/SWITZERLAND Yamaha Europa GmbH. Siemensstrae 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, F.R. of Germany Tel: 04101-3030 AUSTRIA Yamaha Music Austria Schleiergasse 20, A-1100 Wien Austria Tel: 01-60203900 THE NETHERLANDS Yamaha Music Nederland Kanaalweg 18G, 3526KL, Utrecht, The Netherlands Tel: 030-2828411 BELGIUM Yamaha Music Belgium Keiberg Imperiastraat 8, 1930 Zaventem, Belgium Tel: 02-7258220 FRANCE Yamaha Musique France, Division Claviers BP 70-77312 Marne-la-Valle Cedex 2, France Tel: 01-64-61-4000
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AFRICA

Yamaha Corporation, Asia-Pacic Music Marketing Group Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650 Tel: 053-460-2312

MIDDLE EAST

TURKEY/CYPRUS Yamaha Europa GmbH. Siemensstrae 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, F.R. of Germany Tel: 04101-3030 OTHER COUNTRIES Yamaha Music Gulf FZE LB21-128 Jebel Ali Freezone P.O.Box 17328, Dubai, U.A.E. Tel: 971-4-881-5868

OCEANIA

AUSTRALIA Yamaha Music Australia Pty. Ltd. Level 1, 99 Queensbridge Street, Southbank, Victoria 3006, Australia Tel: 3-9693-5111 NEW ZEALAND Music Houses of N.Z. Ltd. 146/148 Captain Springs Road, Te Papapa, Auckland, New Zealand Tel: 9-634-0099 COUNTRIES AND TRUST TERRITORIES IN PACIFIC OCEAN Yamaha Corporation, Asia-Pacic Music Marketing Group Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650 Tel: 053-460-2312

HEAD OFFICE

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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.

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.
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.

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.
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.

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

* 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, re 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.

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 re.

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 qualied Yamaha service personnel.
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 qualied 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 disguration 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 instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over. Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables. 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 uids, 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.

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

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 owners 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 Owners Manual are intended for instructional purposes, and may appear somewhat different from the screens that appear on your computer. OMS and are trademarks of Opcode Systems, Inc. The company names and product names in this Owners Manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

UX16 Features

q 16 channel simultaneous playback
Supports your music production system with one MIDI OUT port (16 channels) and one MIDI IN port (16 channels).
q 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.
q Indicators show the operating status
The indicators of USB and MIDI IN/OUT make it easy to verify operation.
q 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.

q 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 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.)

Package Contents

The UX16 package contains the following items. Check the contents for missing items. USB-MIDI interface cable (UX16 main unit)
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.

Parts and Functions

1 Power indicator
This will light when the USB terminal is connected, supplying power to the UX16.

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.

2 MIDI IN/OUT indicators

These indicators will light when MIDI messages pass through the corresponding cable.

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.

3 USB cable

Connect this to the USB terminal of your computer or USB hub.
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.

OUT IN

MIDI device
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.

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 USB cable UX16

Driver

Macintosh
Windows 98/Me users See page 10. Windows 2000 users See page 13. Macintosh users See page 16.

Windows users:

q 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 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 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 drives 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.

5. Check the radio button to the left of Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended). Click [Next]. The system displays a screen that enables you to select a location in which to install the driver.
6. Check the CD-ROM drive box and uncheck all other items. Click [Next].
The system may ask you to insert a Windows CD-ROM while it checks for the driver. Specify the root folder of the CD-ROM drive (such as D:\) and continue the installation.
7. When the system detects the driver on the CD-ROM and is ready for installation, it displays the following screen. Make sure that the YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver is listed, and click [Next]. The system starts the installation.
8. When the installation is complete, the following screen appears. Click [Finish].
Some computers may take about ten seconds to show this screen after the installation is complete.
The driver has been installed.
q Installing the driver on a Windows 2000 system
1. Start the computer and use the Administrator account to log into Windows 2000. 2. Select [My Computer | Control Panel | System | Hardware | Driver Signing | File Signature verication], and check the radio button on the left of Ignore Install all les, regardless of le signature and click [OK]. 3. Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 4. 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 Found New Hardware Wizard. Click [Next]. 5. Check the radio button to the left of Search for a suitable driver for my device. (Recommended). Click [Next]. The system displays a screen that enables you to select a location in which to install the driver. 6. Check the CD-ROM drives box and uncheck all other items. Click [Next].
7. When the installation is complete, the system displays Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard. Click [Finish].
8. Restart the computer. The driver has been installed.
q Selecting the destination for the MIDI signal output

This section explains how to set up the UX16 for use with Windows Media Player (included in Windows) or an equivalent program. For information on setting up your sequence software, refer to the owners manual for the software.

Windows Me Windows 98

1. Select [My Computer | Control Panel] and double-click to open Sounds and Multimedia (Multimedia).
For Windows Me users, if you do not see Sounds and Multimedia in the Control Panel, click View all Control Panel options.
2. Click the Audio (MIDI) tab. 3. Click Preferred device in MIDI Music Playback and select YAMAHA USB OUT xx-1. For Windows Me users, check the Use only preferred devices checkbox.

NOTE NOTE NOTE

The variable xx represents the device number (page 22). If only one UX16 is connected, the device number is 0. For Windows 98 users, select the driver while Single instrument is selected. If YAMAHA USB OUT xx-1 is not displayed, the drive has not been installed correctly. Delete the driver (page 27) and re-install the driver.

4. Click [OK].

Checking operation 1. Is the power indicator lit? If the driver is installed correctly, the power indicator will light. 2. Does the MIDI OUT indicator blink? Use your sequence software or the Windows Media Player to play back MIDI data. Alternatively, click [Send All Note On] in the MIDI Patch screen (page 21). The MIDI OUT indicator will light when MIDI messages pass through the cable. 3. Does the MIDI IN indicator blink? Use the MIDI IN cable to connect your MIDI keyboard etc., and play it. The MIDI IN indicator will light when MIDI messages pass through the cable.
q Using two or more UX16s
Follow the steps below to connect two or more UX16s. You do not need to reinstall the driver. 1. Start up your computer. 2. Connect the USB cable to the USB terminal of your computer (or USB hub).

or Computer

USB hub
When you turn on the power to connected multiple UX16s, the device number is assigned, starting with 0, to the units in the order in which you turn on the power. If you turn on the power to all units simultaneously, the device number is assigned based on the order of the port numbers of the USB hub. However, this order may change depending on the hub. Use a USB hub that obtains its power from a power adaptor. Operation may be unstable with a bus-powered USB hub.

Macintosh users:

First install OMS before you install the USB-MIDI driver. Also, after installing the driver, you will need to set up OMS (page 18).

q Installing OMS

1. Start the computer. 2. Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The system displays the CD-ROM icon on the desktop. 3. Double-click to open the CD-ROM icon and double-click the Install OMS 2.3.6 icon in the OMS 2.3.6 folder inside OMS E. Follow the instructions on the screen to install OMS. For more information on installing and using OMS, refer to the included OMS_2.3_Mac.pdf manual.
q Installing the USB-MIDI driver
1. Start the computer. 2. Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The system displays the CD-ROM icon on the desktop. 3. Double-click the CD-ROM icon and double-click the Install USB Driver icon to display the following installation screen.
4. The Install Location box displays the destination of the installation. If you wish to change the destination disk or folder, use the [Switch Disk] button and the pop-up menu to specify the desired destination.
This box usually displays the start-up disk as the destination.
5. Click the [Install] button. The system displays the following message: This installation requires your computer to restart after installing this software. Click Continue to automatically quit all other running applications. Click [Continue].
To cancel the installation, click [Cancel].
6. The installation starts. If the driver has already been installed, you will receive the following message. To return to step 3, press [Continue]. To complete the installation, click [Quit].
7. When the installation is complete, the system displays the following message: Installation was successful. You have installed software which requires you to restart your computer. Click [Restart]. The computer automatically restarts. You can locate the installed files in the following locations: System Folder | Control Panels | YAMAHA USB MIDI Patch System Folder | Extensions | USB YAMAHA MIDI Driver System Folder | OMS Folder | YAMAHA USB MIDI OMS Driver

q Setting up OMS

1. Start the computer. 2. Connect the USB cable to the USB terminal of the computer (or the USB hub). Make sure that the UX16 is powered on and the power indicator lights up. 3. Open the OMS Applications folder in the Opcode folder installed on the hard disk, and double-click the OMS Setup icon to start the setup program. 4. If the AppleTalk dialog appears, click [Turn It Off], then click [OK] in the subsequent dialog box. 5. The system displays the Create a New Studio Setup dialog box. If this dialog box does not appear, select New Studio Setup from the File menu. 6. Click [OK]. The system displays the OMS Driver Search dialog box. Remove the check from the Modem and Printer check boxes, and click [Search].
7. After the search operation is complete, make sure that USB-MIDI 1 is listed in the OMS Driver Setup dialog, then click [OK].

If the UX16 is not detected correctly, USB-MIDI 1 does not appear. Check the cable connection and repeat the procedure from the beginning. If your iMac does not detect the UX16, iMac Update 1.1 may not have been installed. See page 24 for more information. The system displays one USB-MIDI x message for each connected UX16.
8. Make sure that USB-MIDI 1 is displayed in the OMS MIDI Device Setup dialog and put the check box on it. Click [OK].
9. The system displays a dialog box that enables you to save the setup le. Enter the le name and click [Save]. 10.After you save the le, the system displays the following window. The setting is complete if a mark appears before the file name.
The driver installation and OMS setup is now complete. For more information, refer to the included OMS_2.3_Mac.pdf.
Checking operation 1. Is the power indicator lit? If the USB cable is connected correctly, the power indicator will light. 2. Does the MIDI OUT indicator blink? Use your sequence software to play back MIDI data. Alternatively, click [Send All Note On] in the MIDI Patch screen (page 21). The MIDI OUT indicator will light when MIDI messages pass through the cable. 3. Does the MIDI IN indicator blink? Use the MIDI IN cable to connect your MIDI keyboard etc., and play it. The MIDI IN indicator will light when MIDI messages pass through the cable.
First connect multiple UX16s, then proceed to the OMS setup procedure (page 18).
Changing the driver setting (MIDI Patch Screen)
You can change the I/O assignment of the UX16 as required.
q Starting the MIDI Patch screen
The start-up method and the MIDI Patch screen differ slightly for Windows and Macintosh systems. However, the basic operation of the screen is the same. The following section explains how to operate the MIDI Patch screen on a Windows system.
[Windows] 1. Double-click Control Panel in the My Computer folder. 2. Double-click MIDI-USB Driver to display the screen. [Macintosh] Select Control Panels from the Apple menu, then select YAMAHA USB MIDI Patch to display the screen.
q Changing the device number
If you are using multiple UX16s, you can change the device number. Click Device Name. The System displays the drop-down list. Select the device for which you wish to change the setting.
If you are using a Macintosh computer, the device number is assigned sequentially, such as USB1, USB2, etc., as the Device Name.

q Checking the signal path
To see if the MIDI device is connected correctly, you can try transmitting MIDI signals.
Note Off Message When you click [Send All Note OFF], a MIDI All Note Off message will be sent to the UX16. Note On Message When you click [Send All Note On], a MIDI All Note On message will be sent to the UX16.
q Changing connections during playback (PC OUTMIDI OUT)
The left column shows the computers output port (OUT 1), and the top column shows the UX16s output port (1). If you remove the check box, a MIDI signal from the computer to a MIDI device does not flow.
q Changing connections during recording (MIDI INPC IN)
The left column shows the computers input port (IN 1), and the top column shows the UX16s input port (1). If you remove the check box, a MIDI signal from a MIDI device to the computer does not flow.
q THRU output of MIDI signals (MIDI INMIDI OUT)
You can route MIDI signals received at the input port of the UX16 directly to the output port of the UX16 (this is called THRU output). This routing is useful when you wish to route MIDI signals from a MIDI keyboard directly to a tone generator. The left column shows the UX16s output ports (1), and the top column shows the UX16s input port (1). To enable this function, check the Thru ON/OFF check box in the lower right corner of the screen.
For Macintosh, this function is valid only when the MIDI Patch screen or sequence software is running.

System Requirements

[Windows] OS: Computer: CPU: Memory: Hard Disk: [Macintosh] OS: Computer:
Windows98/Me/2000 USB-supported IBM-PC or compatible computer Pentium 166MHz or higher 32 MB or higher (64 MB or higher is recommended) 2 MB or more of free space
MacOS 8.5 through OS 9.1 Macintosh computer with built-in USB port
With some iMac models, you need to install iMac Update 1.1, provided by Apple Computer. This program improves the USB software. For more information, visit the Apple Computer web site (www.apple.com).

Memory:

64 MB or higher (128 MB or higher is recommended)

Turn off virtual memory.

Hard Disk: Other:
2 MB or more of free space OMS 2.3.6 or later (included in the CD-ROM in the package)

Specications

Connection cables: MIDI IN cable, MIDI OUT cable (each 1,250 mm) USB cable (600 mm) Indicators: Power indicator, MIDI IN indicator, MIDI OUT indicator Power Supply: USB bus power supply Dimensions: 86 (W) 36 (D) 16 (H) [mm] Weight: approx. 140g (5 oz) Specifications and descriptions in this Owners Manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.

Troubleshooting (FAQ)

q The driver cannot be installed.
Is the USB cable connected correctly?
Check the USB cable connection. (page 8) Disconnect the USB cable, then connect it again. When you connect the UX16 to the computer for the rst time, if the Add New Hardware Wizard (pages 10 and 13) does not appear, the USB function on the computer may be disabled. Perform the following steps.
[Windows] Is the USB function enabled on your computer?
1. Double-click System in the Control Panel to open the System Properties window. 2. Double-click the Device Manager tab and make sure that no ! or x marks appear at Universal serial bus controller or USB Root Hub.
If you see the ! or x mark, the USB controller is disabled. For more information, refer to the owners manual of your computer.
[Windows] Is any unknown device registered?
If driver installation fails, the UX16 will be evaluated as an Unknown device, and you will not be able to install the driver. Delete the Unknown device by following the steps below.
1. Double-click System in the Control Panel to open the System Properties window. 2. Double-click the Device Manager tab. With the View devices by type check box checked, look for Other devices. 3. If you nd Other devices, double-click it to extend the tree to look for Unknown device. If one appears, select it and click the [Remove] button. 4. Remove the USB cable, and make the connection again. 5. Install the driver by following the steps (starting from Step 3) described on page 10.
q The UX16 does not operate correctly, or no sound is heard.
Did you install the driver? (page 9) Are the USB cable, MIDI cables, and audio cables connected correctly? (page 8) Is the volume setting of the tone generator, playback device, and application program set to the appropriate level? Is the HOST SELECT switch on the tone generator set to MIDI? Have you selected an appropriate port in the sequence software?
q Playback response is delayed.
Does your computer satisfy the system requirements? (page 24) Is any other application or device driver running? [Macintosh]
Turn off virtual memory. Disable AppleTalk.
q Cannot suspend or resume the computer correctly.
Do not suspend the computer while the MIDI application is running. If you are using Windows 2000, it may not be possible to suspend/resume, depending 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.)

q How can I delete or re-install the driver?
[Windows Me/98] 1. When the UX16 is recognized correctly, double-click System in the Control Panel to open the System window. 2. Double-click the Device Manager tab, select YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver and delete it. 3. Use MS-DOS prompt or Internet Explorer to delete the following three les.
To delete these files using Explorer, select Folder Options from the Tool (View) menu, and select Show all files (and folders).
\WINDOWS\INF\OTHER\YAMAHAUX16.INF \WINDOWS\SYSTEM\Xgusb.drv \WINDOWS\SYSTEM\Ymidusb.sys
4. Disconnect the USB cable. 5. Restart the computer. 6. Re-install the driver according to the instructions on page 10. [Macintosh] 1. Delete the les in the following locations:
System Folder | Control Panels | YAMAHA USB MIDI Patch System Folder | Extensions | USB YAMAHA MIDI Driver System Folder | OMS Folder | YAMAHA USB MIDI OMS Driver
2. Restart the computer. 3. Install the driver (page 16) and set up OMS (page 18).

CANADA

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

(class B)

This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. Ceci ne sapplique quaux produits distribus par Yamaha Canada Musique Lte.
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NORTH AMERICA

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CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA
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