Getting Started

Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the Roland ED UA-30 USB Audio Interface. This manual tells how to set up the UA-30, and explains basic operation. To avoid problems and enjoy optimal performance, please perform the setup correctly as described in this manual. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” ( P.2, P.4). 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, Getting Started should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. Copyright © 1999 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. Used for instructions intended to alert The symbol alerts the user to important instructions the user to the risk of death or severe or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is injury should the unit be used determined by the design contained within the improperly. 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 The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that damage should the unit be used must not be done is indicated by the design contained improperly. within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it * Material damage refers to damage or means that the unit must never be disassembled. other adverse effects caused with The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be respect to the home and all its carried out. The specific thing that must be done is furnishings, as well to domestic indicated by the design contained within the circle. In animals or pets. the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power- cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet. 009 • Avoid damaging the USB cable. Do not bend it excessively, step on it, place heavy objects 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the on it, etc. A damaged cord can easily become instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. a shock or fire hazard. Never use a USB cable ................................................................................................ after it has been damaged. 002a ................................................................................................ • Do not open or perform any internal modifi- 010 cations on the unit. • This unit, either alone or in combination with ................................................................................................ an amplifier and headphones or speakers, 003 may be capable of producing sound levels • Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do parts within it (except when this manual not operate for a long period of time at a high provides specific instructions directing you volume level, or at a level that is uncom- to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, fortable. If you experience any hearing loss or the nearest Roland Service Center, or an ringing in the ears, you should immediately authorized Roland distributor, as listed on stop using the unit, and consult an audiol- the "Information" page. ogist. ................................................................................................ 004 ................................................................................................ 011 • Never use or store the unit in places that are: • Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable * Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit. a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are ................................................................................................ 012d * Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet • Immediately turn the power off, and request floors); or are servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland * Humid; or are Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the "Information" * Exposed to rain; or are page when: * Dusty; or are * Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been * Subject to high levels of vibration. spilled onto the unit; or ................................................................................................ 007 * The unit has been exposed to rain (or • Make sure you always have the unit placed otherwise has become wet); or so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never * The unit does not appear to operate place it on stands that could wobble, or on normally or exhibits a marked change in inclined surfaces. performance. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ 2 013 • 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. ................................................................................................ 014 • Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!) ................................................................................................ 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. ................................................................................................ 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. ................................................................................................ 106 • Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit. ................................................................................................ 108c • Disconnect all cords coming from external devices before moving the unit. ................................................................................................ 118 • Should you remove the optical connector caps, make sure to put them in a safe place out of children's reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally. ................................................................................................ 205 * Microsoft, Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 206c * Windows® 98 is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system.” 206e * Screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. 213 * Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corpo- ration. 214 * MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation. * Cool Edit™ is a trademark of Syntrillium Software Corporation. 220 * All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 3 IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2, please read and observe the following: Power Supply Additional Precautions 307 553 • Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off • Use a reasonable amount of care when using the the power to all units. This will help prevent unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can devices. lead to malfunctions. 556 • When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp Placement the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the 351 • Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other cable’s internal elements. 558a equipment containing large power transformers) • To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away to use headphones, so you do not need to be from the source of interference. concerned about those around you (especially when 352 it is late at night). • This device may interfere with radio and television 559 reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of • When you need to transport the unit, package it in such receivers. the box (including padding) that it came in, if 354a possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent • Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it packaging materials. near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an 562 enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temper- • Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If ature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or using some other make of connection cable, please discolor the unit. note the following precautions. 355 • Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not • To avoid possible breakdown, do not use the unit in use cables that incorporate resistors for a wet area, such as an area exposed to rain or other connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can moisture. cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable Maintenance specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable. 401a add • For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry • This product uses

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