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Owner’s Manual Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 2–5). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.
2 This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For EU Countries For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
3 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. .................................................................................................. 002a • Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit.
4 012d • Immediately turn the power off, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an autho- rized EDIROL/Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” p.
5 IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 3–4, please read and observe the following: Power Supply 307 • Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices.
6 IMPORTANT NOTES Handling CD-ROMs 801 • Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM discs may not be read properly.
7 Contents Contents of the package ........................................................................ 8 Front and rear panel ............................................................................... 9 Front panel ..........................
8 Contents of the package The box in which the UA-25 was shipped should contain the following items. After opening the box, first check to make sure that all the items are included. If any items are missing, please contact the store where you purchased the UA-25.
9 Front and rear panel fig.front fig.jack-type 1. Combo input jacks These are analog audio input jacks with mic preamps. They accommodate either XLR or phone plugs, allowing you to connect a variety of equipment. Either balanced or unbalanced signals may be connected.
10 Front and rear panel fig.front 4. Peak/Limiter indicator This indicates whether the input signal is distorting or the limiter is operating. 5. USB indicator This will light blue when the UA-25 is connected to your computer via a USB cable and the computer has correctly detected the UA-25.
11 Front and rear panel 7. Digital input indicator This indicator will blink when you turn on the digital input switch. When an external digital signal device is connected to the digital input connector, the indicator will change to steadily lit.
12 Front and rear panel fig.rear 14. Master output jacks (phone type, RCA phono type) These are analog audio output jacks. The phone jacks and RCA phono jacks output the same sound. You may use whichever type of jack is appropriate for the connected device or the type of cable.
13 Front and rear panel 19. Phantom power switch This is an on/off switch for the phantom power supplied to the XLR connectors of the combo input jacks (1) on the front panel. * You must leave the phantom power turned off (right position) unless condenser mics requiring phantom power are connected to the XLR jacks.
14 Driver installation and settings (Windows) A “driver” is software that transfers data between the UA-25 and application software running on your computer, when your computer and the UA-25 are connected by a USB cable. The driver sends data from your application to the UA-25, and from the UA-25 to your application.
15 Driver installation and settings (Windows) 1 Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used). 2 Open the System Properties dialog box. 1. Click the Windows start menu, and from the menu, select Control Panel . 2. In “Pick a category” , click “Performance and Maintenance” .
16 Driver installation and settings (Windows) 7 Find the included CD-ROM. Insert the CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. 8 From the Windows start menu, choose “Run...” The “Run” dialog box will appear. 9 Input the name into the dialog box as shown, and click [OK] .
17 Driver installation and settings (Windows) 15 The Insert Disk dialog box will appear. Click [OK] . 16 The Files Needed dialog box will appear. Input the following into the “Copy files from” field, and click [OK] . (drive name):DRIVERUSB_XP2K * Specify the drive name of your CD-ROM drive.
18 Driver installation and settings (Windows) Next, you need to set your computer so priority is given to background services, which will help to assure that audio and MIDI processing occur smoothly. ( ➔ “Giving priority to background services” (p.
19 Driver installation and settings (Windows) Giving priority to background services Crackling may occur in the sound if you omit making this setting. To ensure that audio and MIDI are processed smoothly, make the setting as follows. 1 Open the System Properties dialog box.
20 Driver installation and settings (Windows) 1 Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used). 2 Open the System Properties dialog box. Click the Windows Start button, and from the menu that appears, select Settings | Control Panel .
21 Driver installation and settings (Windows) 8 Click the Windows Start button. From the menu that appears, select “Run...” The “Run...” dialog box will appear. 9 In the dialog box that appears, input the following into the “Open” field, and click [OK] .
22 Driver installation and settings (Windows) 12 The Insert Disk dialog box will appear. Click [OK] . 13 The Files Needed dialog box will appear. Input the following into the “Copy files from” field, and click [OK] . (drive name) : DRIVERXP_2k * Specify the drive name of your CD-ROM drive.
23 Driver installation and settings (Windows) Enabling background processing In Windows 2000, make settings to enable background processing. If you fail to make this setting, you may experience interruptions in the sound. To ensure that MIDI and audio processing occurs smoothly, use the following procedure to make settings.
24 Driver installation and settings (Windows) 1 With the UA-25 disconnected, start up Windows. Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used). If you are using virus checking or similar software, be sure to exit it as well.
25 Driver installation and settings (Windows) 8 In the SetupInf dialog box, click [OK] . Next, make MIDI device and audio device settings. ( ➝ “Driver settings” (p.
26 Driver installation and settings (Windows) In order to get the best performance from the software you are using, you must choose the correct device settings.
27 Driver installation and settings (Windows) If you will be using the Windows Media Player application with the UA-25, specify the input/output devices as follows. The method in which you make device settings will depend on the software you are using.
28 Driver installation and settings (Windows) Windows 2000/Me users 1 Open the Sounds and Multimedia Properties dialog box 1. Click the Windows Start button, and from the menu that appears, select Settings | Control Panel .
29 Driver installation and settings (Windows) Windows 98 users 1 Open the Multimedia Properties dialog box. 1. Click the Windows Start button, and from the menu that appears, select Settings | Control Panel . 2. In Control Panel , double-click the Multimedia icon to open the “Multimedia Properties” dialog box.
30 Driver installation and settings (Windows) Before you start up your software, use a USB cable to connect the UA-25 to your computer. If your software allows you to specify MIDI and audio input/output settings, choose EDIROL UA-25 . For details, refer to the owner’s manual for your software.
31 Driver installation and settings (Windows) Now, let’s play back the sample data to verify that the connections and settings are correct. We will use standard Windows functionality to play back the sample data provided on the included CD-ROM.
32 Driver installation and settings (Macintosh) A “driver” is software that transfers data between the UA-25 and application software running on your computer, when your computer and the UA-25 are connected by a USB cable. The driver sends data from your application to the UA-25, and from the UA-25 to your application.
33 Driver installation and settings (Macintosh) 1 Disconnect all USB cables other than those for your keyboard and mouse, and restart your Macintosh. 2 Prepare the CD-ROM. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. 3 In the Driver (Mac OS X) folder of the CD-ROM, double- click UA25USBDriver.
34 Driver installation and settings (Macintosh) If you want to use the UA-25 with the iTunes software included with your Macintosh, specify the input/output devices as follows. The procedure for making device settings differs depending on the software you are using.
35 Driver installation and settings (Macintosh) You must perform this setup if you want to use MIDI. 1 Open the Applications folder of your Macintosh hard disk. In the Utilities folder, double-click Audio MIDI Setup to open the Audio MIDI Setup . fig.
36 Driver installation and settings (Macintosh) Use either OMS or FreeMIDI as the MIDI driver. The included UA-25 driver is an add-on module for using the UA-25 with OMS or FreeMIDI. * Either OMS or FreeMIDI must be installed in your Macintosh, as appropriate for the sequencer software you are using.
37 Driver installation and settings (Macintosh) fig.05-20 5 If a message like the following is displayed, click [Continue] . The other currently running applications will exit, and installation will continue. 6 A dialog box will indicate Installation was successful .
38 Driver installation and settings (Macintosh) If you are using FreeMIDI, proceed to “FreeMIDI settings” (p. 41). OMS settings 1 Set the UA-25 ADVANCE (mode select) switch to the ON position. 2 Use the USB cable to connect the UA-25 to your computer .
39 Driver installation and settings (Macintosh) 7 Choose “Open” from the File menu. From the OMS Setting folder that you copied in step 3 , select the UA-25 file, and click [Open] . A screen like the one shown here will appear. 8 From the Edit menu, select OMS MIDI Setup .
40 Driver installation and settings (Macintosh) 11 When you move the mouse cursor near the MIDI connector icon, the cursor will change to a shape. If a MIDI sound module is connected to the UA-25’s MIDI OUT connector, click the MIDI connector icon shown in the diagram at the right.
41 Driver installation and settings (Macintosh) FreeMIDI settings 1 Set the UA-25 ADVANCE (mode select) switch to the ON position. 2 Use the USB cable to connect the UA-25 to your Macintosh.
42 Driver installation and settings (Macintosh) fig.FreeMIDI_40 9 Try mouse cursor will change to the shape of a keyboard. If a MIDI sound module is connected to the UA-25’s MIDI OUT connector, click the MIDI connector icon shown in the diagram at the right.
43 Driver installation and settings (Macintosh) You must install the UA-25 driver even if you will be using only audio on the UA-25. Be sure to install the UA-25 driver before you install the ASIO driver.
44 Driver installation and settings (Macintosh) 1 From the Driver E (Mac OS 9) - ASIO folder of the CD- ROM, copy [UA-25 ASIO1.0 16bit] to the ASIO Drivers folder of the ASIO-compatible software you are using (e.g., Cubase VST, Logic Audio, Digital Performer, Metro, or SPARK LE).
45 Basic connections and settings This section explains basic connections and data flow for the UA-25. Refer to the block diagram printed on the front cover of the manual as you read this section.
46 Basic connections and settings Here’s how to make connections and settings to let you sing or play your guitar while listening to audio data on your computer, and record just the vocal or guitar into your sequencer. fig.mic-guitar Connections The sound of the mic connected to INPUT 1 will be recorded in your computer as the left (L) channel.
47 Basic connections and settings Sample rate select switch Set this to the same sampling frequency as selected in your recording software. If you change the UA-25’s sample rate, you must disconnect the USB cable that connects the UA-25 to your computer, and then re-connect the USB cable in order for the new setting to take effect.
48 Basic connections and settings fig.digital Connections Connect your digital device to the digital input connector. Sample rate select switch Set this to match the sample rate of your digital playback device and the sample rate of your recording software.
49 Basic connections and settings fig.digital2 Connections Connect your digital device to the digital output connector. Sample rate select switch Set this to match the sample rate of your digital recording device and the sample rate of your software or the audio data you are playing back.
50 Basic connections and settings When using the UA-25 in Advanced mode, you can change the driver settings to adjust the latency of the audio. To adjust the latency, change the Buffer Size in the driver settings dialog box.
51 Basic connections and settings If you are using the UA-25 from an ASIO2.0-compatible software in Advanced mode , the UA-25’s direct monitor switch can be controlled automatically from the software. 1. Open the control panel. Windows XP Click the Windows start menu, and from the menu, select Control Panel .
52 Troubleshooting If you experience problems, read this chapter first. It contains tips for solving most problems. You attempted to install as described in “Installing the driver,” but did not succeed. Install the UA-25 driver once again as described in “Driver installation and settings (Windows)” (p.
53 Troubleshooting Is there enough free space on your hard disk? Delete unneeded files to increase the amount of free space. After deleting the file(s), empty the recycling bin. Is the USB connector enabled on your computer? Refer to the owner’s manual for your computer, and verify that the USB connector of your computer is enabled.
54 Troubleshooting Did you log onto Windows as a user with administrative privileges? In order to install/uninstall/reinstall the UA-25 driver in Windows, you must log onto Windows as a user with administrative privileges, such as Administrator.
55 Troubleshooting Are the volume controls of the UA-25 set appropriately? Adjust the output volume knob and direct monitor volume of the UA-25’s front panel.
56 Troubleshooting Could the UA-25's digital input switch be turned on (Digital Input mode)? If the UA-25 is in digital input mode, the audio signal being input to the digital input jack will be output. The audio signal from your computer will not be output.
57 Troubleshooting When capturing audio data from a CD or MD into your computer, is the digital input switch “on”? Turn on the digital input switch. Does the sample rate of your software match the sample rate of the digital audio device connected to the digital in connector? Set the sample rate to the same setting.
58 Troubleshooting Have you correctly specified the MIDI device you want to use? In order to record/play MIDI tracks via the UA-25, you must install the UA-25 driver correctly ( ➔ “Driver installation and settings” (Windows, p. 14 / Mac OS, p. 32)).
59 Troubleshooting In Windows, did you make the setting described in “Giving priority to background services”? In order to ensure that audio/MIDI processing occurs smoothly, make the setting described in “Giving priority to background services.” ( ➔ Windows XP, p.
60 Troubleshooting 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.
61 Troubleshooting Is the sample rate setting in your software the same as the UA-25’s sample rate select switch setting? Set your software and the UA-25 to the same sample rate.
62 Troubleshooting Depending on the virtual memory setting or network-related settings, noise may occur. Please make the following settings before use.
63 Troubleshooting Has a mic or guitar been left connected? If a mic or guitar is connected to the UA-25, disconnect the mic or guitar and turn the input sensitivity knob all the way toward the left (lowering the input level).
64 Troubleshooting Does the noise decrease when you turn down the volume of your guitar? If the noise decreases when you turn down the volume of your guitar, the guitar pickup may be affected by noise from your computer or display. Try locating the guitar as far away from the computer as possible.
65 Main Specifications ● Number of Audio Record/ Playback Channels Record: 1 pair of stereo Playback: 1 pair of stereo DIGITAL IN SWITCH = OFF: Full duplex (except for 96 kHz setting) DIGITAL IN SWI.
66 Index Numerics 96 kHz REC/PLAY select switch ............... 13 A ADVANCE (mode select) switch ............... 13 Advanced mode ........................... 13 – 14 , 32 Analog input mode ................................. 10 AppleTalk ............
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