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Owner's Manual
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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:
"USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (p. 2–p.
4). 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, Owner's manual should be read in its entirety. The
manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient
reference.
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Copyright © 2003 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 Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. Copyright © 2003 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 Roland Service Center, or an autho- experience any hearing loss or ringing rized Roland distributor, as listed on in the ears, you should immediately the “Information”...
  • Page 3 • Try to prevent cords and cables from request servicing by your retailer, the becoming entangled. Also, all cords nearest Roland Service Center, or an and cables should be placed so they authorized Roland distributor, as are out of the reach of children.

  • Page 4: Important Notes

    (e.g., hard disk) once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no 352b • Noise may be produced if wireless communi- liability concerning such loss of data.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT NOTES 852b • Use a cable from Roland to make the • When exchanging audio signals through a connection. If using some other make of digital connection with an external connection cable, please note the following instrument, this unit can perform recording precautions.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ..............2 IMPORTANT NOTES................4 Features of the UA-3FX................7 Check the contents of the package ............8 Names of things and what they do ............. 10 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows)....... 14 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh)..... 26 Basic use....................

  • Page 7: Features Of The Ua-3Fx

    Features of the UA-3FX Awesome 24-bit audio quality, and input/output support for a variety of audio formats in both digital and analog • Capture analog source material (such as records and cassette tapes) into your computer with astounding sound quality. •...

  • Page 8: Check The Contents Of The Package

    Check the contents of the package The UA-3FX comes with the following items. When you open the package, check that you have all of these items. If any are missing, contact the dealer where you purchased the UA-3FX. ■ UA-3FX fig.UA-3FX ■...
  • Page 9 These license agreements grant you permission to use certain software whose copyrights are the property of Roland Corporation. You must read these before opening the CD-ROM package. The terms of the license may also be displayed in the course of installing the software;...

  • Page 10: Names Of Things And What They Do

    Names of things and what they do Panel fig.top fig.001 Mic input jack (plug-in powered mic) A miniature condenser mic that requires a power supply can be connected to this jack. You must use a mic that supports plug-in power. This jack provides a 3.3 V power supply. Use the guitar/mic input adjustment slider ( ) to adjust the volume.
  • Page 11 Names of things and what they do fig.003 Line output jacks Connect these jacks to your audio system, such as amplified speakers or a stereo set. Use the line output volume ( ) control to adjust the volume that is output from these jacks.
  • Page 12 Names of things and what they do fig.011 Capture button (Record effect) If you want to apply effects to the audio signal being recorded on your computer, press the capture button to turn it on (lit red). When the capture button is lit in red, pressing it turns off the effect and extinguishes the indicator.
  • Page 13 Names of things and what they do fig.019 Output level indicators These indicate the audio output status. The number of LEDs that light will depend on the volume that is output from the digital output connector ( * Turning the line output volume ( ) toward the left to lower the volume will not change the number of LEDs that light.

  • Page 14: Getting Connected And Installing Drivers (Windows)

    Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) “Getting Connected and If you are using a Macintosh computer, please proceed to Installing Drivers (Macintosh)” (p. 26). What is a driver? fig.05-01_e Application USB port Driver USB cable UA-3FX Computer A “driver” is software that transfers data between the UA-3FX and application software running on your computer, when your computer and the UA-3FX are connected by a USB cable.
  • Page 15 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) ■ Standard driver mode fig.advance-off The UA-3FX will operate in this mode when the ADVANCED mode is “ADVANCED (mode select) switch” turned OFF. (➔Refer to 13)) The standard USB audio driver included with Windows will be used.
  • Page 16 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) Installing the special 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 users ........(p. 16) • Windows 2000 users .........(p. 19) •...
  • Page 17 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) Exit all currently running software (applications). Also close any open windows. If you are using virus checking or similar software, be sure to exit it as well. Prepare the CD-ROM. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. Click the Windows start button.
  • Page 18 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) Make sure that the “Model” field indicates “EDIROL UA-3FX ”, and click [Next]. Driver installation will begin. * If the “Driver Signing Options” setting is not set to “Ignore” in step 4, the Install Hardware dialog box will appear.
  • Page 19 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) ■ Windows 2000 users With the UA-3FX disconnected, start up Windows. Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used). Log on to Windows as a user with administrative privileges (such as Administrator).
  • Page 20 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) fig.05-5e_30 In the dialog box that appears, input the following into the “Open” field, and click [OK]. D:\DRIVER\USB_XP2K\SETUPINF.EXE * The drive name may be different for your system. Specify “D:” the drive name of your CD-ROM drive. The SetupInf dialog box will appear.
  • Page 21 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) The “Find New Hardware Wizard” may be displayed. Verify that “EDIROL UA-3FX” is displayed, and click [Finish]. If the “Find New Hardware Wizard” dialog box is not displayed, proceed to step 17. The System Settings Change dialog box may appear. Click [Yes].
  • Page 22 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) Set the UA-3FX’s ADVANCED (mode select) switch to the ON position. Use the USB cable to connect the UA-3FX to your computer. The driver will be installed automatically. In the SetupInf dialog box, click [OK]. * If a message recommends that you restart Windows, restart Windows as directed.
  • Page 23 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) Windows 2000/Me In Control Panel, double-click the Sounds and Multimedia icon to open the “Sounds and Multimedia Properties” dialog box. If the Sound and Multimedia icon is not displayed, click “Show all control panel options” in the frame at the left.
  • Page 24 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) Windows 98 users Open Control Panel. Click the Windows Start button, and from the menu that appears, select* Settings | Control Panel. Open the Multimedia Properties dialog box. In Control Panel, double-click the Multimedia icon to open the “Multimedia Properties” dialog box.
  • Page 25 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) Check whether there is sound Now we will play back the sample data to check whether connections are correct. Playing back the sample data Here we will use standard Windows functionality to play back the sample data. The sample data is found on the CD-ROM.

  • Page 26: Getting Connected And Installing Drivers (Macintosh)

    Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh) If you are using a Windows computer, please proceed to "Getting Connected and Installing (p. 14). Drivers (Windows)" What is a driver? fig.05-01_e Application USB port Driver USB cable UA-3FX Computer A “driver” is software that transfers data between the UA-3FX and application software running on your computer, when your computer and the UA-3FX are connected by a USB cable.
  • Page 27 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh) ■ Standard driver mode fig.advance-off The UA-3FX will operate in this mode when the ADVANCED mode is turned OFF. (➔ Refer to (p. 13)) "ADVANCED (mode select) switch" The standard USB audio driver included with MacOS will be used. In standard driver mode, audio signals are transferred between the UA-3FX and the computer at a resolution of 16 / 24 bits and sampling frequencies of 32 / 44.1 / 48 kHz.
  • Page 28 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh) Mac OS X users ■ Installing the special driver Disconnect all USB cables other than those for your keyboard and mouse, and restart your Macintosh. Prepare the CD-ROM. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. In the Driver (Mac OS X) folder of the CD-ROM, double-click UA3FXUSBDriver.pkg.
  • Page 29 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh) ■ Setting the audio device Set the UA-3FX’s ADVANCED (mode select) switch to the ON position. Use the USB cable to connect the UA-3FX to your Macintosh. Open “System Preferences” and click “Sound”. 942* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit.
  • Page 30 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh) ■ When using the UA-3FX with your software Please note the following points Before using the UA-3FX with your software, please note the following points. * Connect the UA-3FX to your computer via a USB cable before you start up your sequencer or other software.
  • Page 31 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh) Mac OS 9 users ■ Installing the UA-3FX driver With the UA-3FX disconnected, start up 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 a virus checker or similar software, be sure to exit this as well.
  • Page 32 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh) ■ Installing the ASIO driver This section explains how to install the ASIO driver that allows the UA-3FX to be used by your sequencer software or audio editing software. The UA-3FX cannot play back audio data from the Macintosh’s sound manager (such as audio CDs and alert sounds).

  • Page 33: Basic Use

    Basic use This chapter explains various ways in which you can connect and use the UA-3FX. 921* * 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 disconnecting the USB cable. You can connect headphones and/or monitor speakers as shown in the diagram, and monitor the playback of your application, or the sound of instruments or audio devices connected to the UA-3FX.

  • Page 34: Recording A Cassette Tape Or Lp Into Your Computer

    Basic use Recording a cassette tape or LP into your computer Here’s how you can record the analog output of an audio device such as a cassette tape or LP (vinyl record) into your computer. fig.analog.e Audio Amplifier Audio cables (Cassette, record players) To obtain the best audio quality, do not connect anything to the mic...

  • Page 35: Recording Sound From Your Computer Onto Md Or Dat

    Basic use Recording sound from your computer onto MD or DAT Here’s how you can record audio data from your computer onto a digital device such as MD or DAT. fig.digital.e Optical digital cable Set this to match the sampling frequency of the audio data you are playing, the sampling frequency that can be recorded DIGITAL INPUT...

  • Page 36: Recording The Digital Output From A Cd/Md/Dat Into Your Computer

    Basic use Recording the digital output from a CD/MD/DAT into your computer fig.digital2.e Optical digital cable Set this to the sampling frequency of your recording software and the sampling frequency of your DIGITAL OUT digital playback device. CD player DIGITAL Signal flow Set this to DIGITAL...

  • Page 37: Recording A Guitar Or Mic

    Basic use Recording a guitar or mic Here’s how you can play your guitar or sing along with audio data played back from your computer, and use your sequencer or other software to record just the sound of the guitar or mic.
  • Page 38 Basic use Guitar/mic input adjustment slider Use this to adjust the input level. If the LED located above the slider lights in red, use the slider to lower the input level. To obtain the best audio quality, raise the slider as high as possible without causing the LED to light.

  • Page 39: Recording Internet Radio Or Other Computer Sound

    Basic use Recording Internet radio or other computer sound Here’s how you can use your computer to record Internet radio or other sound from your computer. fig.pc.e Computer USB connector The sound that is output from your computer will pass through the UA-3FX, and be USB cable returned to the computer.

  • Page 40: Playing Back 5.1 Ch Surround From Your Computer

    Basic use Playing back 5.1 ch surround from your computer Before you continue, make settings for Advanced mode. For details on Advanced mode, refer to “Advanced mode” (p. 14). fig.5.1ch.e Amp with built-in 5.1 ch decoder DIGITAL INPUT Optical digital cable DIGITAL Signal flow...

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Audio Latency

    Basic use Adjusting the audio latency When using the UA-3FX in Advanced mode, you can change the driver settings to adjust the latency of the audio. To adjust the latency, change the Buffer Size in the driver settings dialog box. 1.
  • Page 42 Basic use Opening the special driver settings dialog box If using Windows: 1. Open the “Control Panel” and double-click “EDIROL UA-3FX”. 2. The “EDIROL UA-3FX Driver Settings” dialog box will appear. * In Windows XP, click “Switch to classic view” to switch the display to the classic view. EDIROL UA-3FX will not be displayed unless the classic view is selected.

  • Page 43: Applying Effects

    Applying effects The UA-3FX’s effects provide an easy way to change the character of the sound, and are a great convenience for audio editing. Three types of digital effect are provided, and these can be applied while you play back sound or record from a mic or guitar. You can use the four knobs to easily adjust the character of the effect that is applied to the mic, guitar, or the sound from the line inputs or digital input.
  • Page 44 Applying effects Applying effects to the recording fig.eng-panel1_50 ig.advance-fx1.e Capture Play back ADVANCED Advanced effect Applying effects to the playback fig.eng-panel2_50 fig.advance-fx2.e Internet radio Audio CD Capture Play back Center cancel ADVANCED Advanced effect...
  • Page 45 Applying effects Applying effects Use the effect variation switch to select the desired effect. fig.fx-sw Press the capture button or the playback button. No effect will be applied if neither the capture button or the playback button are turned on (lit). You cannot turn both buttons on simultaneously.
  • Page 46 Applying effects Using effects ■ Mastering effect (MASTERING) When capturing audio from a cassette tape or LP (vinyl record), you can use this effect to improve the quality of the audio file that is captured on your computer. fig.fx-master.e Set to 1.
  • Page 47 Applying effects Using the mastering effect Here’s how you can archive a favorite cassette tape onto a CD fig.fx-master3.e Monitor speakers Computer Radio cassette player/Stereo set USB cable LINE OUT connector LINE IN Audio cables Audio cables Turn on the capture button connector OUTPUT...
  • Page 48 Applying effects Examples of effect settings Removing noise from a cassette tape fig.fx-temp1 1.MASTERING Recording without including extraneous noises from the surroundings fig.fx-temp2 1.MASTERING Sharpening the sound from a mic that lacks clarity fig.fx-temp3 1.MASTERING Making a live voice sound crisper and cleaner fig.fx-temp4 1.MASTERING Clarifying the sound of a low-quality MP3...
  • Page 49 Applying effects ■ Listening effect (LISTENING) You can apply this effect to the playback of a CD to enhance the sound in various ways. fig.fx-master-2.e Set to 2.LISTENING fig.fx-master2-2.e Effect Explanation When you input a stereo source such as a CD, this lets you eliminate sounds that are located in the center of the stereo image, creating a karaoke version without vocals.
  • Page 50 Applying effects Using the Listening effect Here’s how you can transform your computer into a karaoke system. You apply effects to the sound from Internet radio or a CD player. fig.fx-master4.e Computer Internet radio Monitor speakers USB cable LINE IN Audio cables connector Turn the playback...
  • Page 51 Applying effects ■ Performance effect It is useful to apply this effect when you are recording a mic or guitar. fig.fx-master-3.e Set to 3.PERFORM fig.fx-master2-3.e Effect Explanation Modifies the pitch, giving the sound a completely different character. FX VOICE As you turn the effect knob from OFF toward the maximum (far right), the pitch will rise.
  • Page 52 Applying effects Adding variation to your sound Here’s how you can apply effects to the sound from your guitar or mic. fig.fx-master5.e Computer Monitor speakers Plug-in powered mic USB cable connector LINE IN Audio cables Turn on the Capture button connector OUTPUT Signal flow...
  • Page 53 Applying effects Examples of effect settings A slightly distorted sound, as if you were speaking through a megaphone fig.fx-temp7 3.PERFORM Disguises the voice; useful for anonymous interviews fig.fx-temp8 3.PERFORM A nice setting for a guitar solo fig.fx-temp9 3.PERFORM A nice setting for clean guitar fig.fx-temp10 3.PERFORM...

  • Page 54: Installing The Os-Standard Driver

    Installing the OS-standard driver The procedure for installation and settings will depend on your system. Proceed to the appropriate section as follows. • Windows XP/2000 users ....(p. 54) • Windows Me users ......(p. 54) • Windows 98 users.......(p. 55) • Mac OS X Users........(p. 58) •...
  • Page 55 Installing the OS-standard driver When the driver has been found, driver When “What do you want Windows to installation will begin. do?” appears, select “Search for the best driver for your device Once the driver has been installed, a (Recommended)”, and click [Next]. dialog box will inform you of this.
  • Page 56 Installing the OS-standard driver ■ Volume Control setting 10. When installation of the USB Composite Device driver is completed, a dialog box If you installed the standard Windows like the one shown here will appear. driver, set the Windows volume control. Click [Finish].
  • Page 57 Installing the OS-standard driver When playing audio CDs from the computer’s internal CD-ROM drive, or using the UA-3FX to play game music (Standard driver mode only) 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. (Windows XP–...
  • Page 58 Installing the OS-standard driver ■ Mac OS X Users With the UA-3FX disconnected, start up Known issues: UA-3FX the Macintosh. Caution Disconnect all USB cables except for a Please check the following before you use USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used). your software.
  • Page 59 Installing the OS-standard driver After starting up Mac OS, select Apple Adjusting the Sound Input/ System Profiler from the Apple menu. Output The “Apple System Profiler” dialog box From the Apple menu, select Control will appear. Panels - Sound to open the Sound Click the Devices and Volumes tab.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If an unexpected problem occurs while using the UA-3FX, 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. If you are using computer for the first time, or do not understand the explanation of a procedure, refer to the owner’s manuals for your computer or for OS.
  • Page 61 Troubleshooting • Is “Unknown Device” displayed for “Other devices” or “Universal Serial Bus controllers”? Use the following procedure to delete “Unknown Device” from “Other devices” (Universal serial bus controller), and re-start your computer. 1. In the Windows Control Panel, double-click System to open the System Properties dialog box.
  • Page 62 Troubleshooting Problems when using the UA-3FX OS becomes unstable • Starting up a computer when the UA-3FX is already connected may cause the computer to become unstable. If this occurs, start up the computer with the UA-3FX disconnected, and then connect the UA-3FX.
  • Page 63 926a* • Could you be using a cable that contains a resistor? Use a cable that does not contain a resistor (such as one from the Roland PCS series). • Is the line input adjustment slider raised appropriately? Raise the slider as high as possible without causing the line input peak indicator to light.
  • Page 64 Troubleshooting Noise is heard when playing back audio • Is a mic still connected? If a mic is connected to the UA-3FX, use the Guitar/Mic input adjustment slider to lower the input level. • Could there be a connection loop? On some computers, if a USB-connected MIDI sound module and the UA-3FX are connected to the same computer via USB, and the output of the MIDI sound module is connected to the UA-3FX's line input jacks, noise from the computer may be heard from the UA-3FX via the...
  • Page 65 Troubleshooting • Try making the following changes to the disk drive settings. Some computers may not have the following settings. 1. In the Windows Control Panel, double-click System. 2. Click the Device Manager tab. 3. Double-click Disk Drives to see the list of devices. 4.
  • Page 66 Troubleshooting • Make Windows XP settings to enable background processing. 1. Click the Windows start button, and from the menu that appears, select Control Panel. 2. In “Pick a category”, click “Performance and Maintenance”. 3. In “or pick a Control Panel icon”, click the System icon. fig.2-30 4.
  • Page 67 Troubleshooting • [Mac OS 9] If the USB audio driver provided by the OS is 1.0.4 or lower, please update Mac OS. The driver can be downloaded from the Apple web site. Checking the USB audio driver 1. Connect the UA-3FX to the computer. 2.
  • Page 68 Troubleshooting The volume changed when you resumed from Suspend or Hibernation status • When Windows 2000 resumes from Suspend or Hibernation, the output volume setting is changed due to a problem of Windows. Start up the Mixer application as described in “Volume Control setting” (p. 56), and adjust the USB Audio (Speaker) slider.
  • Page 69 Troubleshooting Installing software in Windows XP/2000 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 70 Troubleshooting Deleting the special driver If you were unable to install the driver according to the procedure given, the UA-3FX may not be recognized correctly by the computer. In this case, use the following procedure to delete the driver, and then follow the procedure in “Getting Connected and Installing Drivers ”...
  • Page 71 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.

  • Page 72: Specifications

    Specifications • Number of Audio Record/Playback Channels • Connectors Record: 1 pair of stereo Line Input Jacks (RCA phono type) x 2 Playback: 1 pair of stereo MIC Input Jack (Miniature phone type) Full duplex GUITAR/MIC Input Jack (1/4 inch phone type) Line Output Jacks (RCA phono type) x 2 •...

  • Page 73: Ua-3Fx Block Diagram

    UA-3FX Block Diagram ■ When the recording source select switch is set to ANALOG fig.block-analog_e USB connector USB indicator USB CODEC Digital output connector (optical) Line input Line output volume peak indicator Effects Effects Line input jacks Headphone jack CAPTURE PLAYBACK Input monitor switch Line output jacks...

  • Page 74: Index

    Index ......... LISTENING ........... Advanced ..... ADVANCED (mode select) switch ........MASTERING ........Advanced effects ..........Mic input jack ........Advanced mode ............ ASIO ............... ASIO Direct Monitor OS-standard driver ....... Output level indicators ........... Block Diagram ....................Buffer Size PERFORM ..........
  • Page 75 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 76 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 GREECE EUROPE CENTRAL/LATIN MIDDLE EAST STOLLAS S.A. Parsons Music Ltd. EDIROL (Europe) Ltd. AMERICA 8th Floor, Railway Plaza, 39 Music Sound Light Studio 3.4 114 Power Road...

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