Roland Duo-Capture UA-11 Owner's Manual

Roland Duo-Capture UA-11 Owner's Manual

Duo-capture usb audio interface

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  • Page 1 For the following languages, a PDF version of the Owner’s Manual can be found on the CD-ROM. Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Português, Nederlands...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2011 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. Roland is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 3: Using The Unit Safety

    Refer all servicing to your retailer, ears, you should immediately stop using the the nearest Roland Service Center, or an unit, and consult an audiologist. authorized Roland distributor, as listed on • Do not place containers containing liquid...
  • Page 4 USING THE UNIT SAFETY • 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. • Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!) • DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional audio CD player.
  • Page 5: Important Notes

    * MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was developed by Technology Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents USING THE UNIT SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IMPORTANT NOTES .
  • Page 7: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions Top Panel, Bottom Panel No . Name Description Blinks in time with the audio signal that is input via the LINE IN jack or MIC/ PEAK indicator GUITAR jack. Adjusts the volume of the audio signal that is input via the LINE IN jack or [INPUT VOLUME] slider MIC/GUITAR jack.
  • Page 8: Front Panel, Rear Panel

    Panel Descriptions Front Panel, Rear Panel No . Name Description Used to connect the audio device that will send audio signals to the DUO- LINE IN jack CAPTURE. Use the [INPUT VOLUME] slider to adjust the volume (*1). Used to connect a guitar or monaural dynamic microphone. Use the [INPUT MIC/GUITAR jack VOLUME] slider to adjust the volume (*1).
  • Page 9: Driver Installation

    Windows [Setup] in the [Driver] folder Mac OS X [DuoCapture_USBDriver] in the [Driver] folder Refer to the Roland website for the latest USB drivers and information about compatibility with the latest operating system versions. http://www.roland.com/ Windows users: continue from p. 10 Mac OS X users: continue from p.
  • Page 10 Driver Installation Windows 5. When a confirmation screen regarding user account control appears, click [Yes] or [Continue] . 6. When “The DUO-CAPTURE Driver will be installed on your computer . ” appears, click [Next] . 7. Click [Next] again . Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Vista If a dialog box regarding Windows security appears, click [Install].
  • Page 11 Driver Installation Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Vista 9. When “Installation has been completed . ” appears, click [Close] . Close the "DUO-CAPTURE Driver Setup" dialog box. 10. Open the “Control Panel,” click [Hardware and Sound], and then click [Sound] . If you have selected Icon view or Classic view, double-click [Sound]. 11. Click the [Playback] tab, select the DUO-CAPTURE’s [OUT], and then click [Set Default] .
  • Page 12 Driver Installation Windows XP 9. If a dialog box that asks whether you want to connect to Windows Update appears, select [No, not this time] and click [Next] . 10. Select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)] and click [Next] . 11. If the “Hardware Installation” dialog box appears, click [Continue Anyway] to proceed with the installation .
  • Page 13 Driver Installation Mac OS X If a dialog box requesting a password appears during installation, enter a computer administrator’s user name and password and click the [Install Software] button or [OK] button. 5. When “Welcome to the DUO-CAPTURE Driver installer” appears, click [Continue] . 6. If the screen for selecting the installation destination appears, select the startup disk and click [Continue] .
  • Page 14: Confirm That Sound Can Be Heard

    Driver Installation Confirm that Sound can be Heard Windows Mac OS X 1. Connect the headphones or speakers as shown in the figure . * 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 .
  • Page 15: Basic Use

    Basic Use Precautions Concerning the Use of Software Before using the DUO-CAPTURE with your software, please note the following points. • Connect the DUO-CAPTURE to the computer before starting the software. • Do not disconnect the DUO-CAPTURE from the computer while the software is running. After exiting the software, disconnect the DUO-CAPTURE.
  • Page 16: Recording Audio

    Basic Use Recording Audio Set to match the DUO-CAPTURE software’s sample bottom panel rate setting Software’s Audio Input Device: DUO-CAPTURE Cassette deck Turntable * We recommend using one input jack (i .e ., either the LINE jack or the MIC/GUITAR jack) at a time . If devices are connected to both jacks at the same time, the sound input via both jacks is mixed together, but the DUO-CAPTURE cannot adjust the balance of the mix .
  • Page 17: Connecting The External Equipment To Duo-Capture

    “Driver Installation” in the DUO-CAPTURE owner’s manual. Using the DUO-CAPTURE with an iPad Before you continue, please make sure to access the following URL and check the operating requirements and other relevant information. http://www.roland.com/support/...
  • Page 18 Basic Use NOTE • The first-generation iPad cannot be used. • The iPad app you’re using must support CoreAUDIO. You’ll need to provide the following items • iPad (made by the Apple Inc.) • Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (Camera Connector; made by the Apple Inc.) • USB hub (commercially available;...
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    If the problem is not resolved, refer to the contact information listed at the end of this document. Roland website: http://www.roland.com/ Driver Installation Problem...
  • Page 20: Using The Duo-Capture

    Troubleshooting Problem Confirmation Resolution If you connect the DUO-CAPTURE to a different USB connector than the one you used when installing Numeral such the driver, a numeral may appear with the device as “2-” appears Did you connect the DUO-CAPTURE to name.
  • Page 21 Troubleshooting Problem Confirmation Resolution Is the driver installed? Install the driver (p. 9). Are the software’s input device and Select the DUO-CAPTURE as the input and output output device configured? device (p. 15, p. 16). Make sure that the DUO-CAPTURE is connected to the computer correctly.
  • Page 22 Troubleshooting Problem Confirmation Resolution Connect the DUO-CAPTURE after the computer has started up. Was the DUO-CAPTURE connected to the computer while the computer was (With some computers, the DUO-CAPTURE cannot starting up? be used if it is connected to the computer while the computer is starting up.) Cannot play back or record...
  • Page 23 Troubleshooting Problem Confirmation Resolution Use the [INPUT VOLUME] slider to decrease the Recorded sound is Is the input level too high? input level. If your software has an input level too loud adjustment, check the input level setting. Are multiple programs running? Exit programs that are not in use.
  • Page 24: Changing Computer Settings To Avoid Problems

    Troubleshooting Changing Computer Settings to Avoid Problems Changing these computer settings can help you avoid the problems described in “Driver Installation” (p. 19) and “Using the DUO-CAPTURE” (p. 20). Driver Signing Options Setting (Windows XP) If the “Driver Signing Options” setting is set to [Block], you cannot install the driver. Configure as follows.
  • Page 25: System "Performance" Settings (Windows)

    Troubleshooting 4. Click [Change settings that are currently unavailable] . 5. In the [Advanced settings] tab of the “Power Options” control panel, click the [+] mark next to “Hard disk,” and then click the [+] mark next to “Turn off hard disk after . ” 6. Click [Setting], click the down arrow, and then select [Never] .
  • Page 26 Troubleshooting 3. A User Account Control dialog box will appear; click [Yes] . If you’re asked to enter an administrator password, log on to the computer with a user account that has administrator privileges, and make the setting again. 4. Click “Performance” [Settings], and click the [Advanced] tab . 5. Choose [Background services] and click [OK] .
  • Page 27: Setting The System Volume

    Troubleshooting Setting the System Volume If the playback volume is too loud or too quiet, try adjusting the system volume. Windows 8/Windows 7 1. Open the “Control Panel” and set the display mode to “Category . ” 2. Click the [Hardware and Sound] tab, and then click [Adjust system volume] . 3. After the volume mixer appears, select the DUO-CAPTURE’s [OUT] from the “Device”...
  • Page 28: Voice Communication Software Settings (Windows 8/Windows 7)

    Troubleshooting Voice Communication Software Settings (Windows 8/Windows 7) If you are using voice communication software, the volume of the audio device may be adjusted automatically to suit the characteristics of the conversation. Use the following procedure to disable automatic volume adjustment. 1. Open the “Control Panel,”...
  • Page 29: Reinstalling The Driver

    Troubleshooting Reinstalling the Driver If you experience problems installing the driver, use the following procedure and reinstall the driver. 1. Delete the DUO-CAPTURE’s driver . 2. Install the driver again as described in “Driver Installation” (p . 9) . Deleting the Driver If the computer does not detect the DUO-CAPTURE correctly, use the following procedure to delete the driver, and then install the driver again as described in “Driver Installation”...
  • Page 30: Advanced Driver Settings

    Troubleshooting Mac OS X 1. Start up the computer without the DUO-CAPTURE connected . Disconnect all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and/or USB mouse (if used). 2. Insert the included CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive . 3. Double-click the [Uninstaller] in [Driver] folder on the included CD-ROM .
  • Page 31 Troubleshooting 3. Double-click the DUO-CAPTURE icon . The “DUO-CAPTURE Driver Settings” dialog box will appear. No . Setting Description You can adjust the input and output audio buffer size. Decrease the buffer size to decrease latency. Increase the buffer size if audio drops out.
  • Page 32 Troubleshooting Mac OS X 1. Open “System Preferences” and click “DUO-CAPTURE . ” The driver setting panel appears. Setting Description You can adjust the driver’s input and output audio buffer size. Audio Buffer Size Decrease the buffer size to decrease latency. Increase the buffer size if audio drops out. If audio drops out or if noise is heard even if you have adjusted the buffer size setting Recording Margin in the software and adjusted the “Audio Buffer Size”...
  • Page 33: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications USB Audio Interface: Roland DUO-CAPTURE UA-11 Number of Record 1 pair of stereo LINE IN jack (Stereo miniature Audio Record/ phone type) Playback Playback 1 pair of stereo MIC/GUITAR jack (1/4-inch phone Channels type) Connectors Signal 24 bits...
  • Page 34 For EU Countries For China...
  • Page 35: Declaration Of Conformity

    For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : Type of Equipment : Responsible Party : Address : Telephone : For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. Model Name : UA-5 Type of Equipment : USB Audio Interface For the USA...

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