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Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the UA-3D USB Audio Interface.
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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING
THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (Getting Started p.
2). 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 © 2002 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any
form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

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  • Page 1 Getting Started should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. Copyright © 2002 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

  • Page 2: Using The Unit Safely

    If you EDIROL/Roland Service Center, or an experience any hearing loss or ringing authorized EDIROL/Roland in the ears, you should immediately distributor, as listed on the "Information"...
  • Page 3 EDIROL/Roland Service and cables should be placed so they Center, or an authorized EDIROL/ are out of the reach of children. Roland distributor, as listed on the ...................."Information" page when: • Never climb on top of, nor place heavy •...

  • Page 4: Important Notes

    • Use a cable from Roland to make the greater distance from this unit, or switch connection. If using some other make of them off.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INDEX USING THE UNIT SAFELY ..............2 IMPORTANT NOTES................4 INDEX....................... 5 Features of the UA-3D................7 Unbeatable audio quality ..................7 5.1-channel digital playback..................7 Simple Connection to Your Computer Via USB Cable ......... 7 Check the contents of the package ............ 10 Panel Descriptions ................
  • Page 6 INDEX Appendices............49 Troubleshooting ................... 50 Problems related to the USB driver................ 50 Problems when using the UA-3D................53 Problems common to software in general............. 59 Installing software in Windows 2000/XP ............. 62 Uninstalling the Software (Windows) ..............64 Deleting the USB Audio Device driver..............65 UA-3D Block Diagram ................

  • Page 7: Features Of The Ua-3D

    Features of the UA-3D The UA-3D offers a complete digital recording and playback, ready to use on both desktop and laptop computers, with professional quality audio resolution up to 16- bit/48 kHz. Unbeatable audio quality Digital input/output connectors are provided, and sampling frequencies of 32/ 44.1/48 kHz are supported for both digital input and output, allowing signals to be transferred to or from CD, MD, or DAT with no loss in audio quality.
  • Page 8 Features of the UA-3D What is USB? USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. It is a new interface used to connect various peripheral devices to a computer. USB allows more than one peripheral device to be connected via a single USB cable, and also allows data to be transmitted more rapidly than conventional serial ports.
  • Page 9 Features of the UA-3D Please read before recording digitally A note regarding copyright * Unauthorized recording, distribution, sale, lending, public performance, broadcasting, or the like, in whole or in part, of a work (musical composition, video, broadcast, public performance, or the like) whose copyright is held by a third party is prohibited by law. * When exchanging audio signals through a digital connection with an external instrument, this unit can perform recording without being subjected to some of the restrictions of the Serial Copy Management System (SCMS).

  • Page 10: Check The Contents Of The Package

    Check the contents of the package The UA-3D includes the following items. When you open the package, first make sure that all items are included. If any are missing, contact the dealer where you purchased the UA-3D. UA-3D fig.01-01 USB cable Use this to connect the UA-3D to the USB connector of your computer.
  • Page 11 This is the document you are reading. Keep it at hand for reference when needed. License agreement This contract describes the terms under which Roland Corporation allows you to use the software. You must read this before opening the CD-ROM package.

  • Page 12: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions fig.01-08_90 Mic input jack Accepts connection of a microphone. Line input jacks Make connections here when you want to input audio signals from an audio device or MIDI sound generator. Line output jacks Connect these to your audio equipment (AUX IN, LINE IN), such as an AV amp or stereo system.
  • Page 13 Panel Descriptions Mic type select switch Set this switch according to a type of mic that is connected to the Mic input jack • When connecting a dynamic mic: ”DYNAMIC” • When connecting a condenser mic: ”CONDENSER” * To find out which kind of microphone you have, take a look at its manual or the box it came Condenser Mic The UA-3D supports small multimedia microphones used for adding narration, and is compatible with plug-in powered monaural microphones.
  • Page 14 Panel Descriptions Guitar/Mic input adjustment slider This adjusts the input level from the Guitar input jack and Mic input jack Guitar input jack The guitar is connected here. Line input adjustment slider Adjusts the audio input level from the Line input jacks Line input peak indicator If the input level from the Line input jacks is excessive, it will light red.If it lights...

  • Page 15: Connections And Driver Installation (Windows)

    Connections and driver installation (Windows) * If you are a Macintosh user, refer to p. 27. Before installing the driver * The UA-3D cannot be used with Windows 95 or Windows NT. * Exit all other applications of the Windows before you install the UA-3D driver. * If you intend to connect the UA-3D and other USB devices to your computer and use them simultaneously, disconnect all USB devices other than the UA-3D from the USB connector before you install the driver.

  • Page 16: Making Connections And Installing The Driver

    Connections and driver installation (Windows) Making connections and installing the driver The installation procedure will differ depending on your system. Please proceed to one of the following sections, depending on the system you use. • Windows XP/2000 users ....p. 16 •...
  • Page 17 Connections and driver installation (Windows) Windows Me users With the UA-3D disconnected from your computer, This unit is equipped with a turn on your computer and start up Windows. protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB connecting a USB connector is mouse (if used).
  • Page 18 Connections and driver installation (Windows) Windows 98 users Installation must be performed in the order of the USB Composite Device driver, USB Human Interface Device driver, and then the USB Audio Device driver. Use the following procedure to perform the installation. With the UA-3D disconnected from your computer, turn on your computer and start up Windows.
  • Page 19 Connections and driver installation (Windows) fig.02-07.e Check CD-ROM drive, and click [Next]. fig.02-08.e Click [Next]. * Depending on your system, the Location of driver may differ from the above illustration, but this is not a problem. Copying of the file (Driver) will begin. fig.02-09.e If the Windows CD-ROM is not...
  • Page 20 Connections and driver installation (Windows) fig.02-11.e When installation of the USB Human Interface Device driver is finished, the following dialog box will appear. Click [Finish]. fig.02-13.e In step 6, the screen will Next, the USB Audio Device indicate “Windows driver file will be detected automatically, search for the device: USB and the “Add New Hardware...

  • Page 21: Settings And Checking

    Connections and driver installation (Windows) Settings and checking Specifying the audio input/output device Click the Windows Start button, and select Settings - Control Panel. Access “Sound and Multimedia Properties” (for Windows 98, “Multimedia Properties”). If using Windows XP/2000/Me: In Control Panel, double-click the Sounds and Multimedia icon to open the “Sounds and Multimedia Properties”...
  • Page 22 Connections and driver installation (Windows) Volume Control settings The output volume of the UA-3D can be controlled by the If Volume Control is not Windows Volume Control. installed on your computer, use Add/ Remove Applications in the Control Click the Windows Start button, and select Programs Panel to install it.
  • Page 23 Connections and driver installation (Windows) You can raise or lower the slider to adjust the volume The audio quality of the UA- of the UA-3D. The following items can be set. 3D will be better if you raise the Volume Control levels. USB Audio Adjust the volume of the analog outputs (line out- (Speaker)
  • Page 24 Connections and driver installation (Windows) Checking for sound output After the connections have been made correctly, you can play In order to listen to the sample back the sample data to check your setup. data, you will need approximately 30MB of free space on the hard disk where Playing back the sample data Windows installed.
  • Page 25 Connections and driver installation (Windows) Was the sample data played back? If the sample data played correctly, your computer and the UA-3D are connected correctly, and the drivers have been If it did not play back installed correctly. correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (p.
  • Page 26 Connections and driver installation (Windows) When using your computer’s CD-ROM drive to play an audio CD, or when playing background music for games with the UA-3D Windows XP/2000 users: Open the System Properties dialog box. Select Start | Settings | Control Panel, and in the Control Panel, double-click the System icon.

  • Page 27: Connections And Driver Installation (Macintosh)

    Connections and driver installation (Macintosh) * If you are a Windows user, refer to p. 15. When you start up your computer with the UA-3D connected, the computer may become unstable. If this occurs, start up your computer before connecting the UA- 3D, and connect the UA-3D after start-up.
  • Page 28 Connections and driver installation (Macintosh) With the UA-3D disconnected, start up the Macintosh. Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used). Exit all currently running software (applications). If you are using virus checking or similar software, be sure to exit it as well.
  • Page 29 Connections and driver installation (Macintosh) fig.03-04.e In order to check that detection has been completed, once again go to Apple System Profiler, and select Update all information from the Commands menu. In the USB area, three audio devices will be displayed. If these are displayed correctly, driver installation has succeeded.
  • Page 30 Connections and driver installation (Macintosh) fig.03-06.e Turn down the volume The contents of the display will differ depending on your on the UA-3D, and on operating system and data. your audio equipment, then click [Start Test]. When the Recording input select switch is set to DIGITAL, it is not possible to play back audio data from your...
  • Page 31 Connections and driver installation (Macintosh) Check whether there is sound After the connections have been made correctly, you can play In order to listen to the sample back the sample data to check your setup. data, you will need Playing back the sample data approximately 30MB of free Here we will use standard Macintosh functionality to play the space on the hard disk that...
  • Page 32 Connections and driver installation (Macintosh) Was the sample data played back? If it did not play back If the sample data played correctly, your computer and the correctly, refer to UA-3D are connected correctly, and the drivers have been Troubleshooting (p. 50)to installed correctly.

  • Page 33: Ua-3D Application Guide

    UA-3D application guide This chapter explains the various ways the UA-3D can be connected, and introduces some of its applications. * To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power of all devices before disconnecting the USB cable. Basic use As shown in the diagram, you can connect headphones or monitor speakers, and monitor the playback sound from your application or the sound from the...

  • Page 34: Digitally Recording To Md

    UA-3D application guide Digitally Recording to MD fig.07-02 DIGITAL INPUT Optical ditigal cable Set to INPUT+GUITAR/MIC DIGITAL Signal flow If you changed the position of the Recording input select switch, you should turn down the volume of any monitor speaker system that is connected. Depending on the application that you are using on a Windows machine, when the digital output of the UA-3D is connected to a digital device such as MD and audio is playing, a certain amount of time may be required immediately after playback...

  • Page 35: Playing Back On An Amp That Has A Built-In 5.1-Channel Decoder

    UA-3D application guide Playing back on an amp that has a built-in 5.1- channel decoder fig.07-03 Amp with a built-in 5.1-channel decoder DIGITAL INPUT Optical digital cable Set to INPUT+GUITAR/MIC DIGITAL Signal flow The 5.1-channel digital output from the UA-3D can be played back on an amp that contains a 5.1-channel decoder.

  • Page 36: Digitally Recording The Output Of The Ua-3D On A Cd/Md/Dat

    UA-3D application guide Digitally recording the output of the UA-3D on a CD/MD/DAT fig.07-04 DIGITAL OUT CD player Set to DIGITAL Optical digital cable DIGITAL Signal flow The UA-3D supports SCMS, so that if SCMS-flagged data (such as data from an MD that was digitally copied from a commercial music CD) is input to the digital connector, the UA-3D will not be able to record this on the computer.

  • Page 37: Recording From The Aux Input

    UA-3D application guide Recording from the AUX input fig.07-05 Set to INPUT + GUITAR/MIC MIDI Sound module / Audio amplifier LINE OUT (Cassette, record players) Audio cable LINE In order to record at the best possible audio quality, do not connect a guitar or mic to the "GUITAR"...

  • Page 38: Recording A Guitar Or Bass

    UA-3D application guide Recording a guitar or bass When recording with a sequencer or similar device, only the guitar sounds are recorded as you play the guitar along with the sounds of the computer’s audio data. fig.07-06 Only GUITAR will be recorded to the computer.

  • Page 39: Recording From A Microphone

    UA-3D application guide Recording from a microphone fig.07-07 Condenser Dynamic MIC input signal flow Select a MIC type according to your mic. Set to INPUT + GUITAR/MIC Use the Guitar/Mic input adjustment slider to adjust the input level. If the LED above the slider lights red, use the slider to lower the input level.

  • Page 40: Recording Guitar Mixed With The Line Inputs

    UA-3D application guide Recording guitar mixed with the line inputs fig.07-08 Monitor Computer speakers MIDI sound module / The guitar input and audio data on the computer will be CD / MD / DAT mixed and output. LINE IN LINE OUT port Audio cable Audio cable...

  • Page 41: Included Software

    Included software About the included software ..p. 42 WinDVD ........p. 43 CoolEdit ........p. 42 D-Out Smoother ......p. 45...

  • Page 42: About The Included Software

    About the Included Software The following three software titles are included with the UA-3D in order to let you take advantage of its capabilities. Refer to the following explanations to learn about the software, and install the software as desired. •...

  • Page 43: Windvd

    WinDVD WinDVD is software for Windows. Installing WinDVD Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. Click the Windows Start button, and in the menu that appears, click Run. Type “D:\WinDVD3.1\Setup.exe” in the name field of the dialog box, and click [OK].

  • Page 44: Before You Use Windvd

    WinDVD Before you use WinDVD Before you start up WinDVD, exit audio applications such as D-out Smoother. From the Windows Start menu, click Programs | InterVideo WinDVD | InterVideo WinDVD. Alternatively, double-click the shortcut that was created on your desktop. After WinDVD has started up, click the icon in the menu.

  • Page 45: D-Out Smoother

    This completes installation of the D-Out Smoother. Creating a desktop shortcut to D-Out Smoother To create a desktop shortcut for D-Out Smoother, right-click the following file and drag it to the desktop, and then choose “Create shortcut.” \Program Files\Roland\D-Out Smoother\SmoothDo...
  • Page 46 D-Out Smoother Starting the D-Out Smoother Connect the UA-3D to the USB connector of your computer. Click the Windows Start button, and in the Programs menu, click D-Out Smoother. For Windows XP, click All Programs D-Out Smoother. The D-Out Smoother will start up. The Setting dialog box will appear at the first time when you start up.
  • Page 47 D-Out Smoother Using the D-Out Smoother The D-Out Smoother has an “ON/OFF” switch and a “TEST” button. “ON/OFF” switch Normally, you will leave this “ON” when using the digital output of the UA-3D. Turn this “OFF” when connecting or disconnecting the UA-3D. “TEST”...
  • Page 48 D-Out Smoother MEMO...

  • Page 49: Appendices

    Appendices Troubleshooting ......p. 50 UA-3D Block Diagram ..... p. 66 Specifications ....... p. 67...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If an unexpected problem occurs while using the UA-3D, please read this chapter first. It provides numerous hints that will help you solve problems. The problems covered in the troubleshooting section are organized according to the operating system on which the problem might be encountered. The problems covered in the troubleshooting section are organized according to the operating system on which the problem might be encountered.
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting • Does your computer or USB hub have sufficient power supply capacity? The UA-3D cannot be connected if insufficient power is supplied to it. Check whether one of the following cases apply. If you are using the UA-3D with a notebook computer that is running on its battery, operation may be unreliable with some models of computer.
  • Page 52 Troubleshooting The UA-3D Driver Is Not Installed Correctly. Use the procedure described in Deleting the USB Audio Device driver (p. 65) to delete the USB Audio Device driver installed in your computer, and install the UA-3D drivers once again as described in Connections and driver installation (Windows) (p.

  • Page 53: Problems When Using The Ua-3D

    Troubleshooting Problems when using the UA-3D OS becomes unstable • Starting up a computer when the UA-3D is already connected may cause the computer to become unstable. If this occurs, start up the computer with the UA-3D disconnected, and then connect the UA-3D.
  • Page 54 Troubleshooting fig.winmac • Have you specified the audio data output destination for your playback software? For some software such as Cool Edit Pro LE, you must set the audio data output destination as UA-3D. For details on this setting, refer to the owner’s manual for the software.
  • Page 55 Troubleshooting fig.winmacac • This problem may be solved by properly grounding the chassis of your computer, or the ground prong of the plug on the AC power cord that was supplied with your computer. Also, make sure that there are no devices nearby that emit a strong magnetic field, such as a television or a microwave oven.
  • Page 56 Troubleshooting * In the ?? field of GENERIC IDE DISK TYPE??, there will be a number that differs depending on your computing environment. Click the Settings tab, place a check mark in the check box for the DMA option, and click [OK] to close the dialog box. * Depending on your system, a dialog box for DMA settings may appear.
  • Page 57 Troubleshooting Digitally recorded sound is distorted, is at the wrong pitch, or contains noise • If you are using a long digital cable, noise may occur or the sound may be distorted when it is connected. Use digital cables that are one meter (about a yard) or shorter.
  • Page 58 Troubleshooting The number displayed to the right of “Driver version” is the version of the USB audio driver. A blank (silent) file is created when you record fig.win • Try setting the bit rate to “16bit.” If you are using Windows98 Second Edition, and your recording software is set to a bit rate of 8 bits, a blank file may be created, so that you may not be able to record effectively.

  • Page 59: Problems Common To Software In General

    Troubleshooting Game background music does not sound • Is the Background Music for the Game on an Audio CD? If the game uses an audio CD for background music, refer to When using your computer’s CD-ROM drive to play an audio CD, or when playing background music for games with the UA-3D (p.
  • Page 60 Troubleshooting • If you are using Cakewalk, you must be sure that the sampling frequency of Cakewalk is set to 44.1kHz. On Cakewalk, the sampling frequency can be set as follows. Options - Audio - Sampling rate An Application hangs up When using digital music software for digital recording with the UA-3D’s recording input switch set to DIGITAL, be absolutely sure that a digital device is connected.
  • Page 61 Troubleshooting An amp with built-in decoder does not produce 5.1- channel output even when you play back using WinDVD • Is the USB audio volume of the Volume Control turned to the maximum setting? Adjust the volume. • In WinDVD's Properties | Audio Settings | Audio Channel Settings window, is there a check in the "Enable S/PDIF output"...

  • Page 62: Installing Software In Windows 2000/Xp

    Troubleshooting Installing software in Windows 2000/XP In order to install software in Windows 2000/XP, you must log on as a user who has administrative privileges (e.g., Administrator). In addition, you must use the following procedure to check the drive signature option settings.
  • Page 63 Troubleshooting Windows XP users Start up Windows. If you are using Windows XP Professional, log on with a user name whose Account type is Computer administrator; e.g., Administrator. Click the Windows Start button, and from the menu that appears, select Settings | Control Panel.

  • Page 64: Uninstalling The Software (Windows)

    Troubleshooting Uninstalling the Software (Windows) Each of the applications on the included CD-ROM supports the Windows Add/ Remove Programs function. Applications that you no longer need can be deleted using the following procedure. * If you uninstall D-out Smoother, you should firstly uncheck the Register to STARTUP in the Setting dialog.

  • Page 65: Deleting The Usb Audio Device Driver

    Troubleshooting Deleting the USB Audio Device driver If re-installing the USB Audio Device driver If installation of the USB Audio Device driver was terminated before completion Use the following procedure to delete the driver that is already installed. Depending on your computer, some of the folder names may be different. Use a USB cable to connect the UA-3D to your computer.

  • Page 66: Ua-3D Block Diagram

    UA-3D Block Diagram UA-3D Block Diagram [Recording input select switch is set to INPUT + GUITAR/MIC] USB Connector USB indicator USB CODEC Digital input connector Digital output connector (Optical) (optical) Line input peak indicator Line input jacks Headphone jack Recording input select switch Line output jacks Line output volume Guitar input jack...

  • Page 67: Specifications

    Specifications UA-3D: USB Audio Interface Number of Audio Record/Playback Connectors GUITAR Input Jack (1/4 inch phone type) Channels Record: 2 channels (stereo) Headphones Jack (Stereo miniature phone Playback: 2 channels (stereo) type) MIC Input Jack (Miniature phone type) Signal Processing Line Input Jacks (RCA phono type) x 2 PC interface: 16-bit...
  • Page 68 Specifications MEMO:...
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  • Page 70 Specifications MEMO:...
  • Page 71 For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 72 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest EDIROL/Roland Service Center or authorized EDIROL/Roland distributor in your country as shown below. HONG KONG BRAZIL HUNGARY AUSTRALIA MIDDLE EAST Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd. Intermusica Ltd Roland Brasil Ltda EDIROL Australia Pty. Ltd.

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