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Chapter 7. Connecting External Devices
If connection to your computer is
unsuccessful...
Normally, you don't need to install a driver in order to
connect the RG-3M to your computer. However, if some
problem occurs, or if the performance is poor, using the
Roland original driver may solve the problem.
For details on downloading and installing the Roland
original driver, refer to the Roland website.
Roland website: http://www.roland.com/
Specify the USB driver you want to use, and then install the
driver. For details, refer to "Making the Settings for the USB
Driver" (p. 110).
Caution
• To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers
or other devices, always turn down the volume, and
turn off the power on all devices before making any
connections.
• Only MIDI data can be transmitted using USB.
• USB cables are not included. Consult your Roland
dealer if you need to purchase.
• Turn on the power to the RG-3M before starting up
MIDI applications on the computer. Do not turn the
RG-3M on or off while any MIDI application is
running.
• If during the transmission/reception of data, the
computer switches to energy-saving mode or
suspended mode, or if the RG-3M's power is
switched on or off, the computer may freeze, or the
RG-3M's operation may become unstable.
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Making the Settings for the
USB Driver
Normally, you don't need to install a driver in order to
connect the RG-3M to your computer. However, if some
problem occurs, or if the performance is poor, using the
Roland original driver may solve the problem. Specify the
USB driver you want to use, and then install the driver.
1.
Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its
indicator to light.
2.
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [
+) button to display the MIDI screen.
fig.07-200d
3.
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [
+) button to get the value for "USB Driver" to
flash.
fig.07-210d
4.
Press the [
] (Value -) button or [
+) button to select the USB driver.
Indication Description
Select this when using a generic USB driver
included with the OS with a USB connec-
Generic
tion.
Normally, you should use this mode.
Choose this if you want to use a USB driver
Original
downloaded from the Roland website.
For details on downloading and installing the Roland
original driver, refer to the Roland website.
Roland website:
http://www.roland.com/
For details on connecting your computer via the USB
connector, refer to "Connecting to the Computer" (p. 109)
This setting is remembered even when the power is turned
off.
5.
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator
goes out.
*
In order to have the USB driver you've selected be placed into
effect, you need to switch off the power, then turn it back on
again.
] (Select
] (Select
] (Value
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