Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto UA-25 EX del fabbricante Roland
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Copyright © 2009 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved . No part of this publ ication may be reprod uced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. Before using this unit, carefully read the se ctions entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES ” (p.
3 USING THE UNIT SA FELY • Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit. ......................................... .................
4 USING THE UNIT SAFELY • Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft dri nks, etc.) to penetrate the unit. ......................................... .........................................
5 IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply • Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will he lp prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices. Placement • Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing large power transformers) may induce hum.
6 IMPORTANT NOTES Additional Precautions • Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions. • When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable.
7 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ............................... ................................................. 3 IMPORTANT NOTES ........................................................................................ 5 Contents of the Package ...
8 Contents of the Package After you open the package, please check that all items are presen t. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. ■ UA-25EX fig.ua-2 5ex.eps ■ Owner’s manual This is the document you’re reading. Keep it at hand for reference when neede d.
9 Contents of the Package ■ USB cable Use this cable to connect the UA-25EX to the USB conne ctor of your computer. * Please use only the included USB cable. If yo u require a replacement due to loss or damage, please contact the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.
10 Panel Descriptions fig. fron t.eps 1. Combo input jacks These are analog audio input jacks with microphone preamps. They accommodate both XLR type and phone type plugs, allowing you to use the type appropriate for the device you’re connecting. They also support either bal anced or unbalanced connections.
11 Panel Descriptions fig. fron t.eps 4. Compressor/Limiter threshold knob This adjusts the threshold of the compressor/limiter. Turning the k nob tow ard the right will lower the level at which the compress or/limiter begins to be applied.
12 Panel Descriptions 7. USB indicator This will light bl ue if the UA-25EX is c onnect ed to your computer via the USB cable and the computer has correctly recognized the UA-25EX.
13 Panel Descriptions fig.rear.eps 14. Master output jacks (TRS balanced type, RCA phono type) These are output jacks for analog audio signals. The phone jacks and RCA phono j acks output the same signal. You may use whichever type of jack is appropriate for the connec ted device or the type of cable.
14 Panel Descriptions 20. USB connector Use a USB cable to connect this to your computer. 21. Advanced driver switch This switches the operating mode between Advanced mode (ON) and Standard mode (OFF). Normally, you can leave this set to Advanced m ode (ON).
15 Driver Installation and Settings The installation procedure and th e settings will differ depending on your system. To perform the installation and make settings, follow the three steps listed below for your system.
16 Driver Installation and Settings Steps to be performed on the UA-25E X itself are marked by a symbol. Do not connect the UA-25EX to your computer until you are directed to do so. 1 Start up Windows without the UA-25EX co nnected. * Disconnect all USB cables other than those fo r a USB keyboard and/or USB mouse (if used).
17 Driver Installation and Settings 7 To begin the installation, click [Next] once again. Installation will begin. If a dialog box related to Wi ndow s Security ap pears, cli ck [Install] . fig.vista-7e.ep s The screen will indicate “Ready to install the driver.
18 Driver Installation and Settings In order to use the UA-2 5EX with your so ftware, you’ll need to select the UA-25EX as the audio and MIDI input/output device.
19 Driver Installation and Settings This completes driv er installation and settings. Next, verify that you hear sound from the UA-25EX. ➝ “Verifying that you hear sound” (p. 28 ). Caution when recording or pl ay ing back with your software Check the following points before you use the UA-25EX to record or play back.
20 Driver Installation and Settings Steps to be performed on the UA -25EX itself are marked by a symbol. Do not connect the UA-25EX to your computer until you are directed to do so. 1 Start up Windows without the UA-25EX co nnected. * Disconnect all USB cables other than those fo r a USB keyboard and/or USB mouse (if used).
21 Driver Installation and Settings 7 Set the UA-25EX’s Advanced driver sw itch to the ON position. * If the Advanced driver swi tch is set to OFF , the installation won’t take place as described in the following procedure. 8 Use a USB cable to connect th e UA-25EX to your c omputer.
22 Driver Installation and Settings In order to use the UA-25EX with your software, yo u must select the UA-25EX as the audio and MIDI input/output device. For details on how to m ake this setting, refer to the documentation for the software you’re using.
23 Driver Installation and Settings This completes driv er installation and settings. Next, verify that you hear sound from the UA-25EX. ➝ “Verifying that you hear sound” (p. 28) Caution when recording or pl ay ing back with your software Check the following points before you use the UA-25EX to record or play back.
24 Driver Installation and Settings Steps to be performed on the UA-25E X itself are marked by a symbol. Do not connect the UA-25EX to your computer until you are directed to do so.
25 Driver Installation and Settings 10 When your computer has started up, use a USB cable to connect the UA-25EX to your comput er. Turn the UA-25EX’s Advanced driver switch ON , and use a USB cable to connect the UA-25EX to your computer. * This unit is equipped with a protection circuit.
26 Driver Installation and Settings 1 In the Applications – Utilities fo lder, double-clic k Audio MIDI Setup to start it up. 2 Click the MIDI Devices tab. 3 Verify that the UA-25EX is shown in the Audio MIDI Setup dialog box. * If the UA-25EX is not shown, or if it is grayed-o ut, the UA-25EX has not been recognized cor rectly.
27 Driver Installation and Settings This completes driv er installation and settings. Next, verify that you hear sound from the UA-25EX. ➝ “Verifying that you hear sound” (p. 28 ) Caution when recording or pl ay ing back with your software Check the following points before you use the UA-25EX to record or play back.
28 Driver Installation and Settings Now let’s play back some sample data to veri fy that the connections a nd settings are correct. * Before connecting the UA-25EX to other equipm ent, you must turn.
29 Driver Installation and Settings 2 From the Sample folder of the CD-ROM, copy the file TTears(.mp3) to your desktop. 3 Set the UA-25EX’s Sample rate select switch (p.
30 Basic Connections and Settings This section explains the basic conn ections and data flow for the UA-25EX. Refer to the block diagram printed on the front cover of the manu al as you rea d this se ction.
31 Basic Connections and Settings Use the USB cable to connect the UA-25EX to your computer. MIDI data and audio data are transferre d in both directions via the USB cable.
32 Basic Connections and Settings With the connections and settings desc ribed here, you can listen to audio data play back from your computer w hile you reco rd just yo ur vocal or gu itar performanc e into your se quencer.
33 Basic Connections and Settings Input sensitivity knob Use the input sensitivity knob to adjust the input level. You c an obtain the best re cording quality by turning the input sensitivity knobs as high as possible without causing the peak indicators to light.
34 Basic Connections and Settings You can obtain a fatter sound by applying a compre ssor to the input si gnal from the microphone. fig.mic-gu itar.eps Connections The sound of the microphone connected to IN PUT 1 will be recorded i n your computer on the left (L) channel.
35 Basic Connections and Settings Sample rate select switch Set this to the same sample rate as selected in your recording software. If you change the UA-25EX’s sample rate, you mu st disconnect the USB cable that connects the UA-25EX to your comput er, and then reconnect the USB cable in order for the new setting to take effect.
36 Basic Connections and Settings fig.digita l.eps Connections Connect your digital device to the digital input connector. Sample rate select switch Set this to match the sample rate of the software you’re using to record your digital p layback device.
37 Basic Connections and Settings fig.digita l2.eps Connections Connect your digital device to the digital output connector. Sample rate select switch Set this to match the sample rate of your di gita l recording device and the sample rate of your software or the audio data you are playing back.
38 Appendices The UA-25EX’s dedicated driver allows yo u to view or change the setti ngs. * You cannot change the setti ngs of the standard driver provided by the operating system ( “About standard driver mode” p. 45). 1 Use a USB cable to connect the UA-25EX to your computer.
39 Appendices 1 Use a USB cable to connect the UA-25EX to your computer. 2 In System Preferences , click UA-25EX . The Driver Settings screen will appear.
40 Appendices If a problem occurred wh ile installing the driver, use the fo llowing procedure to reinstall it. 1 Uninstall the UA-25EX driver as described in Removing the driver (p. 40). 2 Install the driver once again as described in Driver Installation and Settings (p.
41 Appendices Macintosh users * The displayed content may differ depend ing on your system. 1 Start up your Macintosh with all USB cables disconnected. Make sure that all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and USB mouse are disconnected. 2 Insert the included UA-25EX Drive r CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your Macintosh.
42 Appendices If you experience problems such as interrupted note s or dropouts in the soun d, you may be able to solve the problem by changing your computer’s power management settings. 1 Open the Control Panel , click System and Mainte nance , and then click Power Options .
43 Appendices You may be able to solve the problem by chang i ng the “Performance” setting of the system as described below. 1 Open the Control Panel , click System and Mainte nance , and click System . * If you’re using the Classic view, double-click the System icon.
44 Appendices 1 Open the Control Panel , and click Hardware and Sound . * If you’re using the Classic View, click Control Panel Home to exit the Classic View. 2 In Sound , click Adjust system vol ume . 3 The Volume Mixer will appear. From the Device menu, select the UA -25EX’s OUT and adjust the volume.
45 Appendices Use this mode if you want to use the standard driver provided by your oper ating system . * The UA-25EX wil l operate at 44.1 kHz/ 16-bit, rega rdless of the setting of the sample rate sele ct switch (p. 13). * This mode does not support ASIO drivers.
46 Troubleshooting If you experience prob lems, read this ch apter first. It contains information that will help you solve the problem. * For help with Windows or Macintosh operation, refer to the documentation for your computer or operating system.
47 Troubleshooting Did you log on to Windows with the appropriate user p rivileges? You must log onto Windows using one of the following user names. • A user name belonging to the Administ rators gr.
48 Troubleshooting Does your computer meet the requireme nts of the USB specification? Operation may be unstable if your computer does not meet the electrical requirements of the US B specification.
49 Troubleshooting Could the UA-25EX be in use by other software? Close all software that’s currently running, di sconnec t the UA-25EX’s USB cable, and then reconnect it. If this does not solve the pr oblem, reinstall the driver. ➝ “Reinstalling the driver” (p.
50 Troubleshooting If you connect the UA-25EX to your computer, sound wi ll not be heard fr om your compu ter’s speakers. This is not a malfunction. Connect your headphone s or audi o playback system (external monitors) to the UA-2 5EX.
51 Troubleshooting Are you using the correct connect or? Connect your microphone to the XLR type connector of the combo input jack. Also check the contents of “Insufficient volume from a device connected to the combo input jack.” ➝ “Insufficient volume from a device connected to the combo input jack” (p.
52 Troubleshooting Have you set the system’s “P erformance” setting? (Windows) You may be able to solve the problem by chan ging the “Performance” setting of the system.
53 Troubleshooting Check the setting of the ground lift switch. See whether moving the UA-25EX’s ground lift switch to LIFT will eliminate the noise.
54 Troubleshooting Could the UA-25EX be in use by other software? Close all software that’s currently running, disconne ct the UA- 25EX’s USB cable, and then reconnect it. If this does not solve the pr oblem, reinstall the driver. ➝ “Reinstalling the driver” (p.
55 Specifications UA-25EX: USB Audio Interface Number of Audio R ecord/ Playback Channels Record: 1 pair of stereo Playback: 1 pair of stereo DIGITAL IN SWITCH = OFF: Full duplex (except for 96 kHz se.
56 Specifications Connectors <Front Panel> Input Jack L, R XLR type (balanced, phantom power +48 V) 1/4 inch TRS ph one type (balanced) * Input Jack R: high impedance is supported.
57 Index A Advanced driver switch ......... ........... .......... ...... 14 ASIO ............ ........... .......... .......... ........... .......... .. 38 B Balance ..... ........... .......... .......... ........... .......... .... 10 Bass guitar .
58 Index T Threshold knob .......... .......... .......... ........... ........ 11 TRS jack ..... ........... .......... .......... ........... .......... .... 13 TRS type .......... ........... .......... .......... ........... ........ 10 U Unbalance .
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Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Roland UA-25 EX è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Roland UA-25 EX - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Roland UA-25 EX imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Roland UA-25 EX ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Roland UA-25 EX, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Roland UA-25 EX.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Roland UA-25 EX. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Roland UA-25 EX insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
