Roland UA-101 Owner's manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

201a

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT

SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 3–p. 6). These sections provide important

information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to

feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your

new unit, OWNER’S MANUAL should be read in its entirety. The manual should be

saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

202

without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

Direct Monitor Mixer

Level Indicators

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IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.

BLUE:

BROWN:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying

the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.

NEUTRAL

LIVE

For the U.K.

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.

NOTICE

AVIS

For the USA

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee

that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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.

Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment.

This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.

For the USA

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Compliance Information Statement

Model Name :

Type of Equipment :

Responsible Party :

Address :

Telephone :

UA-101

USB Audio Interface

Roland Corporation U.S.

5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938

(323) 890 3700

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

001

• Before using this unit, make sure to read the

instructions below, and the Owner’s

Manual.

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002c

• Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit

or its AC adaptor.

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003

• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace

parts within it (except when this manual

provides specific instructions directing you

to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the

nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized

Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information”

page.

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004

• Never use or store the unit in places that

are:

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g.,

direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle,

near a heating duct, on top of heat-gener-

ating equipment); or are

• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet

floors); or are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration.

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007

• 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.

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008c

• Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied

with the unit. Also, make sure the line

voltage at the installation matches the input

voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s body. Other

AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be

designed for a different voltage, so their use could

result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

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008e

• Use only the attached power-supply cord.

Also, the supplied power cord must not be

used with any other device.

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009

• Do not excessively twist or bend the power

cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so

can damage the cord, producing severed

elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire

and shock hazards!

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010

• This unit, either alone or in combination

with an amplifier and headphones or

speakers, may be capable of producing

sound levels that could cause permanent hearing

loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a

high volume level, or at a level that is uncom-

fortable. If you experience any hearing loss or

ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop

using the unit, and consult an audiologist.

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011

• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable

material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind

(water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the

unit.

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012b

• Immediately turn the power off, remove the

AC adaptor from the outlet, and request

servicing by your retailer, the nearest

Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland

distributor, as listed on the “Information” page

when:

• The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the

plug has been damaged; or

• If smoke or unusual odor occurs

• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been

spilled onto the unit; or

• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise

has become wet); or

• The unit does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance.

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Used for instructions intended to alert

the user to the risk of injury or material

damage should the unit be used

improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or

other adverse effects caused with

respect to the home and all its

furnishings, as well to domestic

animals or pets.

Used for instructions intended to alert

the user to the risk of death or severe

injury should the unit be used

improperly.

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.

The symbol alerts the user to important instructions

or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is

determined by the design contained within the

triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for

general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never

be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that

must not be done is indicated by the design contained

within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it

means that the unit must never be disassembled.

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013

• 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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014

• Protect the unit from strong impact.

(Do not drop it!)

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015

• Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord

to share an outlet with an unreasonable

number of other devices. Be especially

careful when using extension cords—the total power

used by all devices you have connected to the

extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power

rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord.

Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord

to heat up and eventually melt through.

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016

• Before using the unit in a foreign country,

consult with your retailer, the nearest

Roland Service Center, or an authorized

Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information”

page.

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023

• DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conven-

tional 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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101b

• The unit and the AC adaptor should be

located so their location or position does not

interfere with their proper ventilation.

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102c

• Always grasp only the plug on the AC

adaptor cord when plugging into, or

unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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103b

• At regular intervals, you should unplug the

AC adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth

to wipe all dust and other accumulations

away from its prongs. Also, disconnect the power

plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to

remain unused for an extended period of time. Any

accumulation of dust between the power plug and

the power outlet can result in poor insulation and

lead to fire.

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104

• 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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106

• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy

objects on the unit.

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107c

• Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs

with wet hands when plugging into, or

unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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108b

• Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC

adaptor and all cords coming from external

devices.

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109b

• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power

and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet.

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110b

• Whenever you suspect the possibility of

lightning in your area, disconnect the AC

adaptor from the outlet.

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118a

• Should you remove the grounding terminal

screw, keep them in a safe place out of

children’s reach, so there is no chance of

them being swallowed accidentally.

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120

• 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 microphone you intend to use by referring to

the manual that came with it.

(This instrument’s phantom power: DC 48V, 20mA

Max)

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IMPORTANT NOTES

291a

In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 3, please read and

observe the following:

Power Supply

301

• Do not connect this unit to same electrical

outlet that is being used by an electrical

appliance that is controlled by an inverter

(such as a refrigerator, washing machine,

microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that

contains a motor. Depending on the way in

which the electrical appliance is used, power

supply noise may cause this unit to

malfunction or may produce audible noise. If

it is not practical to use a separate electrical

outlet, connect a power supply noise filter

between this unit and the electrical outlet.

302

• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat

after long hours of consecutive use. This is

normal, and is not a cause for concern.

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.

Placement

351

• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other

equipment containing large power trans-

formers) may induce hum. To alleviate the

problem, change the orientation of this unit;

or move it farther away from the source of

interference.

352a

• This device may interfere with radio and

television reception. Do not use this device in

the vicinity of such receivers.

352b

• Noise may be produced if wireless communi-

cations 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.

354a

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight,

place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it

inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise

subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive

heat can deform or discolor the unit.

355b

• 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.

Maintenance

401a

• 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.

402

• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or

solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility

of discoloration and/or deformation.

Repairs and Data

452

• Please be aware that all data contained in the

unit’s memory may be lost when the unit is

sent for repairs. Important data should always

be written down on paper. During repairs,

due care is taken to avoid the loss of data.

However, in certain cases (such as when

circuitry related to memory itself is out of

order), we regret that it may not be possible to

restore the data, and Roland assumes no

liability concerning such loss of data.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Additional Precautions

553

• Please be aware that the contents of memory

can be irretrievably lost as a result of a

malfunction, or the improper operation of the

unit. To protect yourself against the risk of

losing important data, we recommend that

you periodically write down important data

you have stored in the unit’s memory on

paper.

552

• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore

the contents of data that was stored in the

unit’s memory once it has been lost. Roland

Corporation assumes no liability concerning

such loss of data.

553

• 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.

556

• 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.

558a

• 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).

559a

• 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

equivalent packaging materials.

562

• Use a cable from Roland to make the

connection. If using some other make of

connection cable, please note the following

precautions.

• 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.

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. Keep your discs clean using a

commercially available CD cleaner.

Copyright

852a

• When exchanging audio signals through a

digital connection with an external

instrument, this unit can perform recording

without being subject to the restrictions of the

Serial Copy Management System (SCMS).

This is because the unit is intended solely for

musical production, and is designed not to be

subject to restrictions as long as it is used to

record works (such as your own composi-

tions) that do not infringe on the copyrights of

others. (SCMS is a feature that prohibits

second-generation and later copying through

a digital connection. It is built into MD

recorders and other consumer digital-audio

equipment as a copyright-protection feature.)

853

• 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.

204

* Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

206e

* The screen shots in this document are used in compliance with the guidelines of the Microsoft Corporation.

206j

* Windows

®

is known officially as: “Microsoft

®

Windows

®

operating system.”

207

* Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

209

* Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

220

* All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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Contents

Contents of the package .............................................8

Front and rear panel...................................................9

Front panel................................................................................................................... 9

Rear panel .................................................................................................................. 13

Installing the driver ..................................................16

Giving priority to Background Services................................................................ 21

Driver settings ........................................................................................................... 22

Basic connections and settings .................................. 27

Basic connections ...................................................................................................... 27

Recording a mic or guitar ........................................................................................ 28

Recording a digital signal........................................................................................ 30

Connecting various equipment .............................................................................. 31

5.1 channel monitoring ............................................................................................ 32

Software settings...................................................... 33

SONAR 4.................................................................................................................... 33

Cubase SX .................................................................................................................. 36

Various settings........................................................ 37

Internal blocks of the UA-101 ................................................................................. 37

UA-101 Control Panel .............................................................................................. 38

Adjusting the audio latency .................................................................................... 41

Using Separated ports.............................................................................................. 42

Minimize the ASIO buffer size ............................................................................... 43

Using ASIO Direct Monitor..................................................................................... 44

System settings.........................................................45

Restoring the factory settings (Factory Reset) ...................................................... 45

Troubleshooting........................................................46

Driver-related problems (Windows)...................................................................... 46

Can’t record or play back audio or MIDI.............................................................. 48

No sound.................................................................................................................... 48

Noise or pops are heard when recording/playing on your computer............. 52

Noise or distortion occurs when the

UA-101 is not connected to your computer .......................................................... 56

The sound is too weak.............................................................................................. 56

Others ......................................................................................................................... 58

Deleting the driver.................................................................................................... 59

Main specifications ...................................................60

Index........................................................................62

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Contents of the package

■

UA-101

fig.UA-101.eps

■

AC adaptor

This is the dedicated AC adaptor for the UA-101. Use only the supplied AC

adaptor.

■

USB cables

Use one of these cables to connect the UA-101 to the USB connector of your

computer.

* Use only the USB cables. If the supplied USB cable becomes damaged or lost and you

need a replacement, please contact the nearest Roland Service Center, or an

authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

■

Owner’s manual

This is the manual you are reading. Please keep it at hand for reference.

■

CD-ROM

This contains Windows drivers for the UA-101 and demo songs.

801

* 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 back the CD-ROM in a conventional audio

CD player. Doing so may produce high-volume sound

that can damage your hearing and/or speakers.

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Front and rear panel

fig.front.eps_60

fig.jack-type_70

1.

Combo input jacks

These are analog audio signal input jacks with mic preamps.

Since they can accommodate either XLR type or phone type

plugs, you can use the type of connector most suitable for your

equipment. You may connect either balanced or unbalanced

devices. The gain setting will differ depending on whether you

use the XLR type or the phone type connection.

XLR type:

-50– -10 dBu

Phone type:

-36– +4 dBu

Use the XLR type connection if you’re connecting a mic, and

the phone type connection if you’re connecting other equipment.

The XLR type connection can provide 48 V phantom power, allowing you to

connect condenser mics that require a phantom power supply. In this case, turn on

phantom power switch (20)

on the rear panel.

fig.XLR-TRS

* This instrument is equipped with

balanced (XLR/TRS) type input

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.

2.

Input sensitivity knobs

These knobs adjust the input level of the signals received by the front panel

combo

input jacks (1)

.

3.

Input impedance select switch

Use this switch to select either high impedance (Hi-Z) or low impedance (Lo-Z) as

appropriate for the device that’s connected to the phone type input jack for

INPUT

2

. Select the high impedance (Hi-Z) setting if you’ve connected a guitar or bass, and

select the low impedance (Lo-Z) setting if you’ve connected any other type of

device.

* The

INPUT 1 combo input jack

is fixed at low impedance (Lo-Z).

Front panel

2 8

7

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12

10

14 15

3

17

XLR plug

TRS phone

plug

(balanced)

Phone plug

(unbalanced)

1:GND

2:HOT

3:COLD

GND(SLEEVE)

HOT(TIP)

COLD(RING)

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Front and rear panel

fig.front.eps_60

4.

Limiter switch

This turns the UA-101’s hardware limiter on/off.

Even if a high-volume audio signal is suddenly received at the

combo input

jacks (1)

, this limiter will apply mild compression to prevent clipping noise from

occurring before the AD converter.

* Clipping noise will occur if the input exceeds the capacity of the limiter.

5.

Input/output level indicators

These LEDs will light according to the level of the input signals at the

combo input

jacks (1)

and the monitor output signals (immediately before the monitor volume).

(Refer to the block diagram

➔

front cover)

When signals are being input from the

combo input jacks (1)

, these LEDs

function as input level indicators. If there is no input signal for a time, the LEDs will

switch to functioning as monitor output indicators.

6.

Sync indicator

When the

digital input switch (7)

is on, this indicates the state of

synchronization with the digital device connected to the

digital input connector

(8)

.

7.

Digital input switch

Turn this on ( pressed inward) if you’re recording from the digital input. This lets

you synchronize the UA-101 with an external digital device connected to the

digital input connector (8)

. (External synchronization mode)

When functioning as

input level indicators

The LEDs will light red at a level immediately

before distortion occurs (- 6 dB). Use the

input

sensitivity knobs (2)

to adjust the input lev-

el so that the red LEDs do not light.

When functioning as

monitor output level indicators

The LEDs will light red when the sound being output

to the monitor output jacks reaches a level immedi-

ately before distortion (0 dB). If the LEDs light red,

lower the monitor output volume in the

UA-101

Control Panel

(p. 38).

Lit

Synchronized correctly.

Blinking

Not synchronized correctly. Make sure that the digital device is correctly

connected to the digital input connector.

Also make sure that the sample rate of the connected digital device matches

the setting of the UA-101’s

sample rate select switch (10)

.

2 8

7

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12

10

14 15

3

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Front and rear panel

8.

Digital input connector (optical)

Use this when you need to input a digital audio signal from a CD/MD/DAT or

similar device.

A digital signal input via the

digital input connector

is identified as audio ports

EDIROL UA-101 9-10

when you’re recording it into your computer.

Turn the

digital input switch (7)

on if you want to record a digital signal. The

sample rate of the input signal must match the setting of the

sample rate select

switch (18)

.

9.

Digital output connector (optical)

Use this when you need to output a digital audio signal to a MD/DAT or similar

digital audio device. Signals output from EDIROL UA-101 9-10, which are the audio

output ports of your computer, are output from the UA-101’s

digital out

connector

.

10.

Sample rate select switch

Use this to specify the sample rate at which you want to record and play back audio

data. If you change the setting of this switch, you must exit all software, switch off

the UA-101, then turn it back on again.

You must set this to match the sample rate of the software you’re using. If you’re

using external synchronization mode (digital input switch turned on), the sample

rate of your external device must also match this setting.

[Limitations when using the 192 kHz setting]

• The digital input connector and digital output connector cannot be used.

• Input jacks 7/8 and output jacks 7/8 cannot be used.

11.

STEREO/MONO select switch (Direct Monitor section)

This selects whether the input signal will be monitored in stereo (STEREO) or in

monaural (MONO). If you want to use monaural, turn this switch on ( pressed

inward).

For example, if you’ve connected a guitar only to INPUT 2, you would use the

monaural ( pressed inward) setting. Even if this is set to

monaural

(MONO), the

audio signal sent via USB to your computer will be stereo.

12.

Direct Monitor Soft Control switch (Direct Monitor Mixer section)

Turn this on ( pressed inward) if you want to control the direct monitor mixer

(block diagram

➔

front cover) using ASIO 2.0 compliant software or UA-101

Control Panel. When this switch is on, the monitor volume, pan, and on/off settings

of each input jack and each output from the computer can be controlled by your

software.

(refer to

“UA-101 Control Panel”

(p. 38))

When this switch is off, all settings of the Direct Monitor Mixer will be ignored (i.e.,

bypassed), allowing you to monitor the audio inputs at all input jacks and the

outputs from your computer just as they are. This provides a convenient way to

temporarily ignore the software settings when you need to do things such as check

the connections.

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Front and rear panel

fig.front.eps_60

13.

Direct monitor volume (direct monitor section)

fig.direct-volume

This adjusts the monitor volume.

As you turn this toward the left (toward

OUTPUT MONITOR), the level of the

sound being received via the input jacks

will decrease. As you turn this toward

the right (toward INPUT MONITOR),

the level of the sound being output

from your computer will decrease.

When this knob is in the center position,

the level of the sound being output

from your computer and the level of the

sound being input via the input jacks

will both be at 100%.

14.

Monitor volume/Power switch

This adjusts the volume that is output from the

headphone jack (16)

and the

monitor output jacks (27)

.

This also switches the power between on (ON) and standby (STANDBY) modes.

15.

Power indicator

This will light when the power is on.

16.

Headphone jack

The sound received at the input jacks and the sound being output by your computer

will be mixed and output from this jack. Use the

direct monitor volume knob

(13)

to adjust the balance between input and output.

Sound will still be output from the rear panel

monitor output jacks (27)

even if

headphones are connected.

17.

USB indicator

This will light when you connect the UA-101 to your computer via a USB cable.

* If the USB indicator is blinking, the UA-101 has not been recognized correctly.

Lit red

The UA-101 is correctly recognized by your computer in Hi-Speed

USB mode (p. 14)

Lit green

The UA-101 is correctly recognized by your computer in Full-

Speed USB mode (p. 14)

2 8

7

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145

611

12

10

14 15

3

17

Volume

0%

100%

MONITOR

INPUT MONITOR

OUTPUT MONITOR

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Front and rear panel

fig.rear.eps_60

18.

Grounding terminal

927

Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup, you may experience a

discomforting sensation, or perceive that the surface feels gritty to the touch when

you touch this device, microphones connected to it, or the metal portions of other

objects, such as guitars. This is due to an infinitesimal electrical charge, which is

absolutely harmless. However, if you are concerned about this, connect the ground

terminal (see figure) with an external ground. When the unit is grounded, a slight

hum may occur, depending on the particulars of your installation. If you are unsure

of the connection method, contact the nearest Roland Service Center, or an

authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

Unsuitable places for connection

• Water pipes (may result in shock or electrocution)

• Gas pipes (may result in fire or explosion)

• Telephone-line ground or lightning rod (may be dangerous in the event of lightning)

19.

AC adaptor jack

Connect the included AC adaptor to this jack.

* Do not use anything other than the included AC adaptor; doing so will cause

malfunctions.

20.

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 this switch in the Off setting (toward the right) unless condenser

mics requiring a phantom power supply are connected to the XLR type jacks.

Malfunctions will occur if phantom power is supplied to dynamic mics or audio

playback devices. For details on the requirements of your mic, refer to the owner’s

manual for the mic you

’

re using.

(The UA-101’s phantom power supply is DC 48V, maximum of 20 mA.)

Rear panel

25

26

18 19 20

21 2422

23

27

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Front and rear panel

21.

Hi-Speed USB mode switch

Use this to specify whether you’re using the UA-101 in Hi-Speed USB mode (USB

2.0, 480 Mbps) or in Full-Speed USB mode (USB 1.1, 12 Mbps).

* When you change the setting of the Hi-Speed USB mode switch, you

’

ll need to cycle

the power to the UA-101 to put the new setting into effect.

●

Hi-Speed USB mode (USB2.0, 480 Mbps)

Turn the Hi-Speed USB mode switch ON if you’ve connected the UA-

101 to a USB 2.0 compliant USB connector.

You’ll be able to use the UA-101’s full range of functionality; 10 INs

(input) and 10 OUTs (output).

* If the UA-101 is correctly recognized by your computer in Hi-Speed USB mode, the

USB indicator will be lit red. If it is blinking, the UA-101 has not been correctly

recognized, either because your computer does support USB 2.0, or for some other

reason.

* Hi-Speed USB mode can be used only with Windows XP.

●

Full-Speed USB mode (USB1.1, 12 Mbps)

Turn the Hi-Speed USB mode switch OFF if you’ve connected the UA-

101 to a USB 1.1 compliant USB connector. You’ll be able to record and

play back using 2 INs (input) and 2 OUTs (output).

* If the UA-101 is correctly recognized by your computer in Full-Speed USB mode, the

USB indicator will be lit green. If it is blinking, the UA-101 has not been correctly

recognized.

fig.block-USB1.eps

[Limitations in Full-Speed USB mode (USB 1.1, 12 Mbps)]

• Only sample rates of 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz can be used.

If the sample rate select switch is set to any position other than 44.1 kHz or 48

kHz, the

USB indicator (17)

will blink, and the UA-101 will not operate.

When the sync

indicator is lit

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Front and rear panel

fig.rear.eps_60

22.

Input level select switches

These select the input gain of

input jacks 3–8 (26)

.

23.

MIDI IN/OUT connectors

You can connect the MIDI connectors of your MIDI devices here to transmit and

receive MIDI messages.

24.

USB connector

Use a USB cable to connect this to your computer.

You must use the included USB cable.

25.

Output jacks 1–8 (nominal output level: +4 dBu)

These jacks output analog audio signals. They support balanced output.

26.

Input jacks 3–8

Use these jacks to input audio signals from your mixer, audio device, or MIDI tone

generator. They support balanced input.

27.

Monitor output jacks

The sound received via the various input jacks and the sound output by the various

audio ports of your computer are mixed and output from these monitor output

jacks.

You can use UA-101 Control Panel to adjust the input level for each input jack and

the output level of each audio port.

For details, refer to

“UA-101 Control Panel”

(p. 38).

Nominal input level

Maximum input level

+4dBu

+16dBu

-10dBu +9dBu

25

26

18 19 20

21 2422

23

27

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Installing the driver

In order to connect the UA-101 to your computer and

use it, you will need the correct driver.

This section explains how to install the driver you’ll need

when using the UA-101 in Hi-Speed USB mode on the

Windows XP operating system.

If you’re using the UA-101 in Full-Speed USB mode, you

must use the driver located in the

USB1

folder of the

included CD-ROM.

For details on installation, refer to Readme_E.htm in the

respective folder.

If you’re using an operating system other than Windows

XP, use the appropriate driver from the USB1 folder of the

CD-ROM. Before you install the driver, be sure to read the

Readme_E.htm file located in each folder.

• Windows XP/2000

The

USB1 \ XP2K

folder of the CD-ROM

• Windows Me/98

The

USB1 \ Me98

folder of the CD-ROM

• Mac OS

The

USB1

folder of the CD-ROM

* Use the appropriate driver for your operating system and

computer.

1

Start up Windows with the UA-101 disconnected.

Log onto Windows using a user name that has

administrative privileges (such as Administrator).

2

Open the

System Properties

dialog box.

1.

From the Windows

start

menu, choose

Control

Panel

.

2.

In

“Pick a category,”

click

Performance and

Maintenance

.

3.

In

“or Pick a Control Panel icon,”

click the

System

icon.

A driver is a piece of software

that passes data between the

UA-101 and an application

program running on your

computer when the UA-101 is

connected to your computer

via a USB cable. The driver

sends data from your

application software to the

UA-101, and sends data from

the UA-101 to your application

software.

Depending on your setup, the

System icon may appear

directly in the Control Panel

(Classic view). If so, double-

click the System icon.

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Installing the driver

fig.signature

3

Click the

Hardware

tab, then click

[Driver

Signing]

.

The

Driver Signing

Options

dialog box

will open.

4

In the

Driver Signing Options

dialog box, make sure that

“Ignore”

is selected.

If

“Ignore”

is selected, simply click

[OK]

. If this is not set to

“Ignore,”

make a note of the current setting (“Warn” or

“Block”), change the setting to

“Ignore

,

”

then click

[OK]

.

5

Click

[OK]

to close the

System Properties

dialog box.

6

Exit all currently running software (applications).

Also close any currently open windows. If you are using

antivirus or similar software, you must exit all of these

programs as well.

7

Prepare the 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.

If you’ve changed the “Driver

Signing Options,” return the

setting to its original state after

you’ve finished installing the

driver.

If the message “Windows can

perform the same action

each time you insert a disk

or connect a device with this

kind of file” appears,

[Cancel].

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Installing the driver

9

In the Open field of the dialog box, type the following and

click

[OK]

.

fig.win-run

(Drive name): \Driver\setup.exe

* The drive name is “D:” in the example shown here, but may be

different on your system. Use the drive name for your CD-

ROM drive.

10

The

Driver Setup

dialog box will appears.

Click

[Next]

.

11

To begin the installation, click

[Next]

once again.

Installation will begin.

12

The

“Setup is now ready to install the drivers”

dialog

box will appear.

Now you are ready to install the driver.

13

On the rear panel of the UA-101, turn the

Hi-Speed USB

mode switch ON

.

If you need to check the drive

name, choose start ➔ My

Computer. In the window that

appears, note the drive name

of the CD-ROM drive into

which you inserted the CD-

ROM in step 7.

The (D:) or (E:) that is

indicated for that CD-ROM

drive is the drive name.

If the “Driver Signing Options” setting is other than “Ignore” a dialog box like

the following will appear.

If a dialog box with an “!” mark appears

1. Click [Continue Anyway].

2. Installation will begin.

If a dialog box with an “X” symbol appears...

1. Click [OK].

2. When the “Found New Hardware Wizard” appears, click [Finish].

3. Return to step 1 (p. 16), and reinstall the driver from the beginning.

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Installing the driver

14

Use a USB cable to connect the UA-101 to your computer.

1.

With the power switch in the standby position,

connect the AC adaptor to the UA-101.

2.

Connect the power cord of the AC adaptor to an AC

outlet.

3.

Use a USB cable to connect the UA-101 to your

computer.

15

Turn on the UA-101’s power switch.

A message of

“Found New Hardware”

will appear near

the task bar. Please wait.

16

If the message

“Connect to Windows Update to search

for software?”

appears, choose

“No,”

then click

[Next].

17

Make sure that

“EDIROL UA-101”

is indicated. Then,

choose

“Search for the best driver in these locations”

and click

[Next]

.

18

The

Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard

dialog box will appear.

Click

[Finish]

.

A message of

“Found New Hardware”

will appear near

the task bar. Please wait.

19

In the

Driver Setup

dialog box, click

[Close]

.

This completes driver installation.

If the Change System Settings dialog box appears, click

[Yes]

. Windows will restart automatically.

Once the connections have

b

een completed, turn on

power to your various devices

in the order specified. By

turning on devices in the

wrong order, you risk causing

malfunction and/or damage to

speakers and other devices.

Turn down the volume of any

connected monitor speakers or

external amps before you turn

on the power.

Even with the volume all the

way down, you may still hear

some sound when the power is

switched on, but this is

normal, and does not indicate

a malfunction.

If the “Driver Signing Options” setting is other than “Ignore,” a dialog box like

the following will appear.

If a dialog box with an “!” mark appears

1. Click [Continue Anyway].

2. Installation will begin.

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Installing the driver

Next, in order to ensure that audio and MIDI processing

occurs smoothly, you need to make settings so that

Background Services is given priority.

(

➔

“Giving priority to Background Services”

(p. 21))

If you changed the “Driver Signing Options” setting (step 4 on p. 17), restore the

original settings after Windows has restarted.

1. Log onto Windows as the user who installed the driver.

2. From the Windows start menu, choose Control Panel.

3. In “Pick a category,” click Performance and Maintenance.

4. In “or Pick a Control Panel icon,” click the System icon. The

System Properties dialog box will appears.

* Depending on your system, the System icon may appear directly in the

Control Panel (Classic view). If so, double-click the System icon.

5. Click the Hardware tab, then click [Driver Signing].

The Driver Signing Options dialog box will appears.

6. In the Driver Signing Options dialog box, restore the original setting

(“Warn” or “Block”) and click [OK].

7. Click [OK]. The System Properties dialog box will closes.

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