Roland Recording Equipment UA 25 EX User Guide

 
USING THE UNIT SAFELY  
About WARNING and CAUTION Notices  
About the Symbols  
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or  
Used for instructions intended to alert the  
user to the risk of death or severe injury  
should the unit be used improperly.  
warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is  
determined by the design contained within the triangle. In  
the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general  
cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.  
Used for instructions intended to alert the  
user to the risk of injury or material  
damage should the unit be used  
improperly.  
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be  
carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must  
not be done is indicated by the design contained within  
the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that  
the unit must never be disassembled.  
* Material damage refers to damage or  
other adverse effects caused with  
respect to the home and all its  
furnishings, as well to domestic animals  
or pets.  
The symbol alerts the user to things that must be  
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is  
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the  
case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord  
plug must be unplugged from the outlet.  
ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING  
Do not open or perform any internal  
modifications on the unit.  
Never install the unit in any of the  
following locations.  
Subject to temperature extremes  
(e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed  
vehicle, near a heating duct, on top  
of heat-generating equipment); or  
are  
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Do not attempt to repair the unit, or  
replace parts within it (except when  
this manual provides specific instruc-  
tions directing you to do so). Refer all  
servicing to your retailer, the nearest  
Roland Service Center, or an autho-  
rized Roland distributor, as listed on  
the “Information” page.  
Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on  
wet floors); or are  
Exposed to steam or smoke; or are  
Subject to salt exposure; or are  
Humid; or are  
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Exposed to rain; or are  
This unit, either alone or in combi-  
nation with an amplifier and  
Dusty or sandy; or are  
Subject to high levels of vibration  
and shakiness.  
headphones or speakers, may be  
capable of producing sound levels  
that could cause permanent hearing  
loss. Do not operate for a long period  
of time at a high volume level, or at a  
level that is uncomfortable. If you  
experience any hearing loss or  
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Make sure you always have the unit  
placed so it is level and sure to remain  
stable. Never place it on stands that  
could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.  
ringing in the ears, you should  
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immediately stop using the unit, and  
consult an audiologist.  
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY  
Do not allow any objects (e.g.,  
flammable material, coins, pins); or  
liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks,  
etc.) to penetrate the unit.  
Try to prevent cords and cables from  
becoming entangled. Also, all cords  
and cables should be placed so they  
are out of the reach of children.  
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Never climb on top of, nor place  
heavy objects on the unit.  
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Immediately turn the power off, and  
request servicing by your retailer, the  
nearest Roland Service Center, or an  
authorized Roland distributor, as  
listed on the “Information” page  
when:  
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Disconnect all cords coming from  
external devices before moving the  
unit.  
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If smoke or unusual odor occurs  
Always turn the phantom power off  
when connecting any device other  
than condenser microphones that  
require phantom power. You risk  
causing damage if you mistakenly  
supply phantom power to dynamic  
microphones, audio playback  
devices, or other devices that don’t  
require such power. Be sure to check  
the specifications of any micro-  
phone you intend to use by referring  
to the manual that came with it.  
Objects have fallen into, or liquid  
has been spilled onto the unit; or  
The unit has been exposed to rain  
(or otherwise has become wet); or  
The unit does not appear to  
operate normally or exhibits a  
marked change in performance.  
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In households with small children, an  
adult should provide supervision  
until the child is capable of following  
all the rules essential for the safe  
operation of the unit.  
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(This instrument’s phanto power:  
DC 48V, 8mA Max)  
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Protect the unit from strong impact.  
(Do not drop it!)  
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DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a  
conventional audio CD player. The  
resulting sound may be of a level that  
could cause permanent hearing loss.  
Damage to speakers or other system  
components may result.  
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IMPORTANT NOTES  
Power Supply  
Maintenance  
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.  
For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft,  
dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened  
with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth  
impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive  
detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit  
thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.  
Placement  
Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents  
of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discolor-  
ation and/or deformation.  
Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other  
equipment containing large power transformers)  
may induce hum. To alleviate the problem,  
change the orientation of this unit; or move it  
farther away from the source of interference.  
Handling CD-ROMs  
This device may interfere with radio and  
television reception. Do not use this device in the  
vicinity of such receivers.  
Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside  
(encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty  
CD-ROM discs may not be read properly. Keep  
your discs clean using a commercially available  
CD cleaner.  
Noise may be produced if wireless communica-  
tions devices, such as cell phones, are operated in  
the vicinity of this unit. Such noise could occur  
when receiving or initiating a call, or while  
conversing. Should you experience such  
problems, you should relocate such wireless  
devices so they are at a greater distance from this  
unit, or switch them off.  
Copyright  
Recording, duplication, distribution, sale, lease,  
performance, or broadcast of copyrighted  
material (musical works, visual works, broad-  
casts, live performances, etc.) belonging to a  
third party in part or in whole without the  
permission of the copyright owner is forbidden  
by law.  
When moved from one location to another  
where the temperature and/or humidity is very  
different, water droplets (condensation) may  
form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may  
result if you attempt to use the unit in this  
condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you  
must allow it to stand for several hours, until the  
condensation has completely evaporated.  
This product can be used to record or duplicate  
audio or visual material without being limited by  
certain technological copy-protection measures.  
This is due to the fact that this product is  
intended to be used for the purpose of  
producing original music or video material, and is  
therefore designed so that material that does not  
infringe copyrights belonging to others (for  
example, your own original works) can be  
recorded or duplicated freely.  
Depending on the material and temperature of  
the surface on which you place the unit, its  
rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface.  
You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the  
rubber feet to prevent this from happening. If  
you do so, please make sure that the unit will not  
slip or move accidentally.  
Do not use this unit for purposes that could  
infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We  
assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard  
to any infringements of third-party copyrights  
arising through your use of this unit.  
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IMPORTANT NOTES  
Additional Precautions  
*
*
*
*
*
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are  
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.  
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.  
Windows® is known officially as: “Microsoft®  
Windows® operating system.”  
Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS are registered  
trademarks of Apple Inc.  
When connecting / disconnecting all cables,  
grasp the connector itself—never pull on the  
cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or  
damage to the cable’s internal elements.  
Cakewalk is a registered trademark of Cakewalk,  
Inc.  
MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a  
patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor  
architecture, which was developed by  
Technology Properties Limited (TPL).  
Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL  
Group.  
To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep  
the unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may  
prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to  
be concerned about those around you (especially  
when it is late at night).  
When you need to transport the unit, package it  
in the box (including padding) that it came in, if  
possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equiv-  
alent packaging materials.  
*
*
MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology is  
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS Corporation and  
THOMSON Multimedia Corporation.  
All product names mentioned in this document  
are trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
respective owners.  
Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not  
use cables that incorporate resistors for  
connecting to this unit. The use of such cables  
can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or  
impossible to hear. For information on cable  
specifications, contact the manufacturer of the  
cable.  
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Contents  
Connecting a microphone and applying the compressor..................................................34  
Driver settings.....................................................................................................................................38  
Removing the driver .........................................................................................................................40  
Power management settings ........................................................................................................42  
System “Performance” settings (Windows)..............................................................................43  
System volume settings ..................................................................................................................44  
About standard driver mode .........................................................................................................45  
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................46  
Problems when installing the driver...........................................................................................46  
Problems with settings ....................................................................................................................49  
Problems with playback or recording ........................................................................................50  
Specifications................................................................................................55  
Index ..............................................................................................................57  
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Contents of the Package  
After you open the package, please check that all items are present.  
If anything is missing, contact your dealer.  
UA-25EX  
fig.ua-25ex.eps  
Owner’s manual  
This is the document you’re reading. Keep it at hand for reference when needed.  
CD-ROMs (2 discs)  
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Before you open the included CD-ROM, you must read the “license agreement.” Opening the CD-  
ROM will be taken to mean your acceptance of the license agreement.  
UA-25EX Driver CD-ROM  
This contains the UA-25EX drivers and demo songs.  
Cakewalk Production Plus Pack CD-ROM  
This package includes:  
DAW software that lets you experience a premium music production environment  
A sampling synthesizer that’s ready for immediate use  
For details on using these software, refer to the installation guides and the software help  
provided on the CD-ROM.  
*
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Use of the demo song supplied with this product for any purpose other than private, personal  
enjoyment without the permission of the copyright holder is prohibited by law. Additionally, this  
data must not be copied, nor used in a secondary copyrighted work without the permission of  
the copyright holder.  
Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or  
dirty CD-ROM discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a commercially  
available CD cleaner.  
DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional audio CD player. The resulting  
sound may be of a level that could cause permanent hearing loss. Damage to  
speakers or other system components may result.  
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Contents of the Package  
USB cable  
Use this cable to connect the UA-25EX to the USB connector of your computer.  
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Please use only the included USB cable. If you 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.  
License agreement  
This agreement allows you to use certain software whose copyright is the property of Roland  
Corporation. You must read this before opening the CD-ROMs.  
You’ll need to provide the following items  
External amplifier, speakers, headphones, and microphone are not included.  
The external amplifier, speakers, or headphones that you’ll need in order to listen to sounds  
that are output via the UA-25EX are not included. Nor is there included a microphone for  
connection to the UA-25EX to input audio. You’ll need to obtain these items separately.  
Cables for connecting to an MD or DAT recorder are not included.  
You can use an MD or DAT digital recorder to record digital audio, but a cable for connecting  
your digital device to the UA-25EX is not included. You’ll need to obtain this separately.  
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Panel Descriptions  
You must install the driver before you connect the UA-25EX to your computer for the first time.  
Install the driver as described in “Driver Installation and Settings” (p. 15).  
Front panel  
fig. front.eps  
1
2
3
4 5 8 9  
12  
13  
6 7 10 11  
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 balanced  
or unbalanced connections.  
XLR type plug  
Connect a microphone to XLR type jacks. The XLR type jacks  
can provide 48 V phantom power, allowing you to connect a  
phantom-powered condenser microphone. In this case, set  
the rear panel Phantom power switch (23) to the ON  
position.  
TRS phone  
type plug  
(balanced)  
Phone type plug  
(unblanced)  
*
This instrument is equipped with  
GND (SLEEVE)  
COLD (RING)  
balanced (XLR/TRS) type jacks. Wiring  
diagrams for these jacks are shown on  
the right. Make connections after first  
checking the wiring diagrams of other  
equipment you intend to connect.  
1: GND  
2: HOT  
3: COLD  
HOT (TIP)  
2. Input sensitivity knobs  
These adjust the input level of the signals that are input from the front panel combo input jacks (1)  
.
3. Input impedance select switch  
This lets you select either high impedance (Hi-Z) or low impedance (Lo-Z) as appropriate for the  
device you’ve connected to the phone type input jack of combo input jack (1) INPUT 2/R.  
If you’ve connected a guitar or bass, turn the input impedance select switch on (pressed inward  
)
to select high impedance (Hi-Z). If you’ve connected a synthesizer or an analog audio device, turn the  
input impedance select switch off (outward position ) to select low impedance (Lo-Z).  
The phone type jack of the combo input jack INPUT 1/L is fixed at low impedance (Lo-Z).  
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Panel Descriptions  
fig. front.eps  
1
2
3
4 5 8 9  
12  
13  
6
7 10 11  
4. Compressor/Limiter threshold knob  
This adjusts the threshold of the compressor/limiter.  
Turning the knob toward the right will lower the level at which the compressor/limiter begins to be  
applied. If the rear panel compressor/limiter type switch (22) is set to compressor 1 (or 2), the  
gain (makeup gain) will rise as the threshold level is lowered, producing a fat sound.  
Turning this all the way to the left will turn off the compressor/limiter.  
*
Turning this knob toward the right will strengthen the compressor effect, which may create the  
impression that the tone is being affected. If this occurs, turn the threshold knob back toward  
the left until the tonal change is not noticeable.  
*
If you want to turn the circuit itself completely off, set the rear panel compressor/limiter type  
switch (22) to the OFF (BYPASS) position.  
5. Peak indicator  
This indicates the input signal level. Use the input sensitivity knob (2) for each input jack to adjust  
the input level so that the peak indicator does not light.  
If the rear panel compressor/limiter type switch (22) is set to OFF (BYPASS) position, the peak  
indicator will light red. The compressor/limiter type switch is set to compressor 1, 2 or Limiter  
position, the peak indicator will light green.  
6. Digital input switch  
If you want to record from the digital input, turn this ON (pressed inward ).  
This allows you to synchronize with the external digital device connected to the digital input  
connector (17).  
Digital input switch  
Status  
The input from the digital input connector (17) is sent to the  
computer (Digital input mode).  
ON with a digital device connected to  
the digital input connector  
The input from the combo input jacks (1) is sent to the computer.  
OFF  
The audio signal (sound) that is output from the computer via USB  
will pass through the UA-25EX and return to the computer  
(LoopBack mode).  
ON with no digital device connected  
to the digital input connector  
*
In digital input mode you will not hear the sound from the computer. The settings of the direct  
monitor section will be ignored. This means that the direct monitor switch (9), STEREO/MONO  
select switch (8), and direct monitor volume (10) will not do anything.  
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Panel Descriptions  
7. USB indicator  
This will light blue if the UA-25EX is connected to your computer via the USB cable and the  
computer has correctly recognized the UA-25EX.  
8. STEREO/MONO select switch (direct monitor section)  
This selects whether the input signal from the combo input jacks (1) will be monitored in stereo  
(STEREO) or in monaural (MONO).  
If you’ve connected a guitar only to INPUT 2/R, set this to monaural ( pressed inward). Even if this  
is set to monaural, the audio signal sent via USB to your computer will be stereo.  
*
If the digital input switch (6) is on, operating the STEREO/MONO select switch will not do  
anything.  
9. Direct monitor switch (direct monitor section)  
This selects whether the input signal from the combo input jacks (1) will be output from the  
headphone jack (13) and master output jacks (14). The direct monitor ON and OFF will change  
whenever this switch is pushed. The direct monitor ON/OFF status can be controlled directly from  
ASIO 2.0 compatible software such as Cubase.  
Direct monitor switch  
Status  
ON  
The input signal will be output.  
(direct monitor indicator lit)  
The input signal will not be output.  
OFF  
Use the OFF setting if the audio signal is being passed “through” within  
the computer, or if you’ve connected a mixer and are monitoring the  
input signal directly from the mixer’s output.  
(direct monitor indicator unlit)  
*
In digital input mode (p. 11), direct monitor is always ON, regardless of the direct monitor  
switch operation.  
10. Direct monitor volume (direct monitor section) knob  
This adjusts the volume at which the input signal from the combo input jacks (1) is output from  
the headphone jack (13) and master output jacks (14).  
If this is turned all the way to the right, the monitored sound will be twice volume (+6 dB).  
11. Direct monitor indicator (direct monitor section)  
This will light when direct monitor is on, and will be unlit when it is OFF. If the digital input switch  
(6) is turned on, direct monitor will be OFF automatically and the direct monitor indicator will be  
extinguished.  
12. Output volume knob  
This adjusts the volume that is output from the headphone jack (13) and master output jacks  
(14).  
13. Headphone jack  
Accepts connection of headphones. This jack will output the same sound as the master output  
jacks (14). Sound will be output from the master output jacks even if headphones are connected.  
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Panel Descriptions  
Rear panel  
fig.rear.eps  
22  
15  
19  
21 23  
16 17  
20  
14  
18  
14. Master output jacks (TRS balanced type, RCA phono type)  
These are output jacks for analog audio signals. The phone jacks and RCA phono jacks output the  
same signal. You may use whichever type of jack is appropriate for the connected device or the  
type of cable.  
*
The TRS balanced master output jacks are wired as  
shown on the right. Before you make connections, check  
the wiring of the equipment you’re connecting.  
GND (SLEEVE)  
HOT (TIP)  
COLD (RING)  
15. Ground lift switch  
Normally, you can leave this in the NORMAL (NOR) position. If you  
experience noise due to a ground loop, you may be able to  
eliminate the noise by setting this to the LIFT position, so that the  
sleeve (SLEEVE) pin of the master output TRS balanced jacks is  
disconnected from ground.  
Mater output jack  
(TRS balanced type)  
NOR  
LIFT  
16. Digital output connector (optical)  
This is an output connector for digital audio signals. Use this to digitally output audio signals to a  
digital audio device such as an MD or DAT. Use an optical cable to make connections.  
17. Digital input connector (optical)  
This is a input connector for digital audio signals. Use this to digitally input audio signals from a  
digital audio device such as a CD, MD, or DAT. Use an optical cable to make connections.  
18. MIDI IN/OUT connectors  
These are MIDI connectors which transmit and receive MIDI messages between computer.  
*
The MIDI IN/OUT connectors are not available, if you’re using the UA-25EX in Standard driver  
mode (p. 45).  
19. Sample rate select switch  
This specifies the sample rate at which audio is recorded or played back. If you change the setting  
of the sample rate select switch, you must close all software, disconnect the USB cable that  
connects the UA-25EX to your computer, and then reconnect the USB cable.  
*
If you are using Standard driver mode (the Advanced Driver switch turned off), the sample rate  
is fixed at 44.1 kHz regardless of the sample rate select switch setting.  
*
If you want to use 96 kHz, set the switch to “96R” while recording and to “96P” while playing  
back.  
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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 mode (ON).  
*
If you change this setting, you must disconnect the UA-25EX’s USB cable from your computer,  
and then re-connect it.  
Switch  
Explanation  
ON  
In this mode you can use the dedicated driver, which allows you to play and record  
audio with high quality and stable timing.  
(Advanced mode)  
In this mode you can use the standard audio driver provided by your operating  
system. This is convenient if you don’t have the dedicated driver, or if you’re unable  
to install the dedicated driver. However, the following limitations apply.  
OFF  
The UA-25EX will operate at 44.1 kHz/16-bit mode regardless of the setting of the  
sample rate select switch (19).  
ASIO drivers are not supported.  
(Standard driver mode)  
The MIDI IN/OUT connectors (18) cannot be used.  
22. Compressor/Limiter type switch  
This selects the type of hardware compressor/limiter that is applied to the input signal from the  
combo input jacks (1). Use the compressor/limiter threshold knob (4) to adjusts the threshold  
of the compressor/limiter.  
The UA-25EX provides two type of compressors, each type have different attack time.  
Switch  
Explanation  
Compressor 1  
(COMP 1)  
A compressor with a short attack time, suitable for vocals.  
Compressor 2  
(COMP 2)  
A compressor with a long attack, suitable for recording instruments such as percussion or  
acoustic guitar.  
This applies mild compression when an unexpected, high-volume signal is input,  
preventing clipping noise from occurring before the AD converter.  
* Clipping noise will occur if the input exceeds the range of the limiter.  
Limiter  
(LIMIT)  
OFF  
(BYPASS)  
The compressor/limiter circuit will be completely bypassed.  
23. Phantom power switch  
This is an ON/OFF switch for the phantom power that is supplied to the XLR connectors of the front  
panel combo input jacks (1).  
*
You must leave the phantom power turned off unless condenser microphones requiring  
phantom power are connected to the XLR connectors. Supplying phantom power to a dynamic  
microphone or to an audio playback device may cause malfunctions. For details on the  
requirements of your microphone, refer to its owner’s manual.  
*
The UA-25EX’s phantom power supply: DC 48 V, 8 mA maximum.  
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Driver Installation and Settings  
The installation procedure and the settings will differ depending on your system. To perform the  
installation and make settings, follow the three steps listed below for your system.  
H_install_e.eps_95  
Windows  
Vista  
Mac OS X  
Windows XP  
Install the  
driver  
p. 16  
p. 20  
p. 24  
1.  
2.  
3.  
p. 25  
p. 26  
Input/output  
device settings  
p. 18  
p. 28  
p. 22  
p. 28  
Verifying that you  
hear sound  
p. 28  
What is a driver?  
A driver is software that transfers data between the UA-25EX and the application software on your  
computer when the UA-25EX is connected to your computer. The driver sends data from your  
application software to the UA-25EX, and routes data from the UA-25EX to your application  
software.  
If you want to use the UA-25EX in Standard driver mode, refer to “About standard driver mode”  
(p. 45).  
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Driver Installation and Settings  
Windows Vista users  
Operation of the UA-25EX  
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.  
Installing the driver  
1
Start up Windows without the UA-25EX connected.  
Disconnect all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and/or USB mouse (if used).  
*
2
3
Close all currently running software.  
Insert the included “UA-25EX Driver CD-ROM” into your CD-ROM drive.  
*
If the auto-play dialog appears, click “Open folder to see files.”  
4
On the CD-ROM, navigate to the Driver Vista folder, and double-click the Setup icon.  
*
If a message saying “Driver installation must be performed by an administrator” appears,  
log on to Windows as a user whose account has administrative privileges, and perform the  
installation again.  
5
A confirmation screen regarding user account control will appear.  
Click [Continue].  
fig.vista-5e.eps  
6
The screen will indicate “UA-25EX Driver will be installed on your computer.”  
Click [Next].  
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If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message.  
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Driver Installation and Settings  
7
To begin the installation, click [Next] once again.  
Installation will begin.  
If a dialog box related to Windows Security appears, click [Install].  
fig.vista-7e.eps  
The screen will indicate “Ready to install the driver.”  
*
If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message.  
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Operation of the UA-25EX  
Set the UA-25EX’s Advanced driver switch to the ON position.  
*
If the Advanced driver switch is set to OFF, the installation will not take place as described in the  
following procedure.  
fig.advancedon_e.eps  
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Operation of the UA-25EX  
Use a USB cable to connect the UA-25EX to your computer.  
*
This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after connecting  
the USB cable is required before the unit will operate normally.  
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The message “Installing device driver software” will appear in the lower right corner of the  
screen, and the driver will be installed automatically.  
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It may take some time (ten seconds or more) until the message appears.  
If any other message appears, note the content of the message and close it.  
When installation has been completed, the Driver Setup dialog box will indicate “Installation has  
been completed.”  
Click [Close] to close the Driver Setup dialog box.  
If the System Settings Change dialog box appears, click [Yes]. Windows will automatically restart.  
Next, you need to set your software so it can use the UA-25EX.  
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Driver Installation and Settings  
Input/output device settings  
In order to use the UA-25EX with your software, you’ll need to select the UA-25EX as the audio  
and MIDI input/output device. For details on how to do this, refer to the documentation for your  
software.  
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If you’re unable to select the UA-25EX as the audio input/output device in your software, it may  
be that a problem has occurred. Refer to “Problems with settings” (p. 49) in the  
Troubleshooting section.  
Audio input/output device  
MIDI OUT device  
Audio output device  
Audio input device  
OUT (UA-25EX)  
IN (UA-25EX)  
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If you’re using ASIO compatible software, select the UA-25EX in the ASIO settings of your  
software.  
MIDI input/output device  
MIDI OUT device  
MIDI output device  
MIDI input device  
UA-25EX  
UA-25EX  
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The Windows Media Player included with Windows Vista cannot use the UA-25EX’s MIDI input/  
output device.  
Settings when using the UA-25EX in Windows Media Player  
Some software such as Windows Media Player will use the system default playback/recording  
device for its audio input/output device.  
Here’s how to specify the UA-25EX as the system default playback device so that it can be used with  
Windows Media Player.  
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In a later step, you’ll use Windows Media Player to play back sample data. Be sure to make the  
settings described below.  
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Open the Control Panel, click the Hardware and Sound and click Sound.  
If you’re using the Classic view, double-click Sound.  
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Open the Playback tab, select the UA-25EX’s OUT, and click [Set Default].  
Click [OK] to complete the setting.  
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If you select the UA-25EX as the default playback device, audio alerts and other sounds from  
Windows will also be output from the UA-25EX, and therefore will not be heard from your  
computer’s speakers.  
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