Zoom R24 User Manual page 35

Startup Guide
Cubase LE 5
Windows
This Cubase LE 5 Startup Guide explains how to install Cubase LE 5 on a computer, make connections and other settings for the R24.
To connect the R24 to a computer running Windows 7 (or
Windows Vista, XP) and to enable audio input/output,
proceed as follows. The installation description uses
Windows 7 as an example.
Insert the supplied "Cubase LE 5" DVD-ROM into
the DVD drive of the computer.
When you insert the DVD-ROM, a screen asking what you want to
do appears. Select "Cubase_LE_5_Start_Center.exe". A language
selection screen will appear. Select your language, and then follow
the on-screen prompts.
HINT
If nothing happens when you insert the DVD-ROM, open the Start menu
and select "Computer" ("My Computer" in Windows XP). Then
double-click the "Cubase LE 5" DVD-ROM icon to display the contents of
the DVD-ROM.
NOTE
To use Cubase LE 5 continuously, it is necessary to have the User
Registration and the Software License Authentication. The Registration and
Authentication are available to be processed when Cubase LE 5 is
activated on a computer connected to the internet. Click "Register now"
which is shown when activating, enter all the items. If it is not recognized as
Registration, Cubase LE 5 can only be used for a limited period after
installation.
"PDF Manuals and Drivers" CD-ROM supplied with R24
Drivers>Windows>32bit or >64bit "Setup.exe"
or
Download the latest "ZOOM R16/R24 Audio Driver"
from ZOOM homepage (http://zoom.co.jp)
and install it on a computer.
ZOOM R16/R24 Audio Driver software is required to enable use of
Cubase LE 5 for audio input and output with a computer. Refer to
the "R16_R24 ASIO Driver Installation Guide_Windows.pdf"
included in the download package for instructions on how to install
the driver correctly.
32bit folder:Windows® XP SP2 later(32bit) / Windows® Vista SP1
later(32bit) /Windows® 7 later(32bit)
64bit folder:Windows® Vista SP1 later(64bit) /Windows® 7 later
(64bit)
[How to install the driver]
Double-click Setup.exe file to activate the installer.
Set language selection
Choose language and
click [OK].
Start InstallShield Wizard
Click [Next] to start
installation.
Driver-Plug In selection screen
If you use SONER,
select Installation Plug
In for Control Surface.
Ready to install the program
Click [Install] to start
installation.
When a warning message "Windows security" appears, click [Install].
InstallShield Wizard was completed
Click [Complete] to
finish installation.
NOTE
We recommend you upgrade the system software to the latest version on
the R24. An R24 operated on an old system may not be recognized
correctly. The latest version can also be downloaded from our homepage.
Set and connect the R24 to the computer
using a USB cable.
How to set and connect the R24
1
Press.
2
Select
>AUDIO I/F
Menu moves
Press.
3
Select >EXECUTE
Menu moves
Press.
4
Connect USB cable to the R24
[DEVICE] flashes
USB indicator
5
Connect USB cable
to computer
Icon flashes when the
connection is
complete Connection
setting completed
[INPUT 1-8]Jack [PHONES]Jack
Guitar, other instrument or Audio system,
built-in stereo mic headphones or other
playback equipment
R24
[OUTPUT]Jack
Windows PC
Audio components,
amp built-in
DAW software
speakers etc
Cubase LE 5 etc
USB cable
ZOOM R16/R24 Audio Driver
NOTE
Use a high-quality USB cable and keep the connection as short as
possible. If USB bus power is supplied to the R24 via a USB cable
which is more than 3 meters in length, the low voltage warning
indication may appear.
• Windows 7 / Vista
When you connect the R24 to the computer, the message
"Installing device driver software" appears. When the software
installation is completed, the message "The device driver
software installed correctly" appears.
• Windows XP
When the connection is operated on the R24, it is recognized by
the computer.
If this is the first time to connect the R24, wait until the message
"Your devices are ready to use" appears.
Start to "Found New Hardware Wizard"
Choose [No, not this
time]of Windows Update
and click[Next].
C h o o s e [ I n s t a l l t h e
software automatically]
and click [Next]to start
installation.
If a warning dialogue "Install hardware" appears, click [Continue].
"Found New Hardware Wizard completed"
Click [Finish] to complete installation.
When connected operation on the R24 side is finished, it is
recognized by the computer.
Connects the first time,Please wait until the message of "The
device was able to be prepared" is displayed.
Bring up the "Sound" window from the Control Panel
and make the input device setting for the computer.
To bring up the "Sound" window, select "Control Panel" from the
Start menu and click "Hardware and Sound", then click "Sound".
In the "Sound" window, verify that "ZOOM R16_R24 Audio
Interface" is listed under the Play and Record devices and that the
device is checked. (To switch between Play and Record, click the
tabs at the top of the window.)
If the device is not checked, right-click on the icon for the device
and click "Set as Default Device" so that a check mark appears.
Continued overleaf
Cubase LE5 Starting Manual R24-E-1