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Cubase LE
Startup Guide
Windows
This Cubase LE Startup Guide explains how to install Cubase LE on a computer and make connections and other settings for the
To connect the
to a computer running Windows 7 (or
Windows Vista or XP) and to enable audio input/output,
proceed as follows. This installation description uses
Windows 7 as an example.
Insert the supplied Cubase LE installation
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 continue using Cubase LE, it is necessary to have a User Registration
and
a
Software
License
Authentication.
The
Registration
Authentication can be processed when Cubase LE is activated on a
computer connected to the Internet. Click "Register now" which is shown
when activating, and enter all the items. If registration is not recognized,
Cubase LE can only be used for a limited period after installation.
From the SD card supplied with the
open
Drivers > Windows > 32bit (or 64bit) and launch
"Setup.exe"
OR
Download the latest "ZOOM R8 Audio Driver" from
the ZOOM website (http://www.zoom.co.jp)
and install it on a computer.
The ZOOM R8 Audio Driver software is required to enable audio
input and output with a computer when using Cubase LE. Refer to
the "R8 Driver Installation Guide_Windows.pdf" included in the
download package for instructions on how to install the driver
correctly.
32bit folder: Windows® XP SP3 or later (32bit), Windows® Vista
SP1 or later (32bit), Windows® 7 or later (32bit)
64bit folder: Windows® Vista SP1 or later (64bit), Windows® 7 or
later (64bit)
How to install the driver
Double-click the Setup.exe file to activate the installer.
Select the language
Choose the language
and click [OK].
Start InstallShield Wizard
Click "Next" to start
installation.
Driver and Plug-in selection
S e l e c t " I n s t a l l t h e
SONAR Plug-in" to
enable use of control
surface functions with
SONAR.
and
Ready to install the driver
Click "Install" to start
installation.
When a "Windows security" warning message appears, click "Install".
InstallShield Wizard completes
Click "Finish" to finish
installation.
NOTE
We recommend you upgrade the
system software to the latest
version. An
operated with an old system might not be recognized
correctly. The latest system version can be downloaded from our
website (http:/www.zoom.co.jp).
.
Connect the
to the computer using a USB
cable and enable use as an audio interface.
How to connect the
as an audio interface
1
Connect the
to the computer using
a USB cable. Turn the power ON.
2
Press
3
AUDIO I/F
Select
.
Change menu
Press
4
CLASS
UAC2.0
Select
and set it to
.
Change menu
Change setting
5
EXECUTE
Select
.
Change menu
Press
6
Audio interface is enabled.
USB icon appears when connection completes.
INPUT jack
PHONES jack
Audio system,
Guitar, other instrument
or built-in stereo mic
headphones or other
playback equipment
OUTPUT jacks
Windows PC
Audio components,
speakers with built-in
DAW software
amplification, etc.
Cubase LE, etc.
USB cable
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
via a USB cable
that is more than 3 meters in length, a low voltage warning might
appear.
• Windows 7/Vista
When you connect the
to a computer, an "Installing device
driver software" message appears. When the software installation
completes, "The device driver software installed correctly"
message appears.
• Windows XP
When you connect the
to a computer, a "Found New
Hardware ZOOM R8 Audio Interface" message appears.
If an "Install hardware" warning dialogue appears, click "Continue".
Wait until "The device was able to be prepared" message is
displayed.
Open the "Sound" window from the Control Panel
and make the input device setting for the
computer.
To open 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 R8 Audio Interface" is
listed under Playback and Recording devices and is checked. (To
switch between Playback and Recording, click the tabs at the top
of the window.)
If "ZOOM R8 Audio Interface" 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 LE Startup Guide R8-E-1
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