Roland UA-30 Owner's Manual Page 1

Thank you for purchasing the Roland ED UA-30 USB Audio Interface.This manual tells how to set up the UA-30, and explains basic operation. To avoid pr

10 Introduction Parts of the UA-30 and their function fig.01-08 Line input jacks Connect these jacks when you wish to record audio signals from an a

11 Introduction Digital input select switch This selects the digital input connector that will be used.• Digital input connector (optical) ➝ “OPT” •

12Connections and driver installationIn order to use the UA-30, you must first install the USB Composite Device driver and the USB Audio Device driver

13Connections and driver installationMaking connections and installing the driver Making connections@P921To prevent malfunction and/or damage to spea

14Connections and driver installation Installing the driverInstallation must be performed in the order of the USB Composite Device driver and then th

15Connections and driver installationfig.02-02.e

16Connections and driver installation3The following dialog box will appear. Check CD-ROM drive, and click [Next].fig.02-03.e4The following dialog box

17Connections and driver installation6When installation of the USB Composite Device driver is finished, the following dialog box will appear. Click [F

18Connections and driver installation Specifying the audio input/output device1Click the Windows [Start] button. From the menu that appears, select S

19Connections and driver installationVolume Control settingsThe output volume of the UA-30 can be controlled by the Windows Volume Control.1From the W

2 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual...

20Connections and driver installationChecking for sound outputAfter the connections have been made correctly, you can play back the sample data to che

21Connections and driver installationDid you hear the sample data?If the sample data played correctly, your computer and the UA-30 are connected corre

21UA-30 Application GuideThis chapter explains various ways in which the UA-30 can be connected and used.Digitally recording the output of the UA-30 o

22UA-30 Application GuideDigital transfer from CD/MD/DAT to your computer (digital recording)Make connections as shown in the following diagram.fig.03

23UA-30 Application GuideRecording the line inputs (analog recording)Make connections as shown in the following diagram.fig.03-03.eUse the “Line input

24UA-30 Application GuideRecording a guitar or vocal Recording only guitar (vocal)With these settings, the line input and guitar (vocal) will be mixe

25UA-30 Application Guide Recording guitar (vocal) mixed with the line inputsWith these settings, the guitar (vocal) will be mixed with the line input

26Basic operation for Cool Edit Pro LEThis section explains basic operation when using Cool Edit Pro LE.What is Cool Edit Pro LE?Cool Edit Pro LE is w

27Basic operation for Cool Edit Pro LEInstalling Cool Edit Pro LE1Insert the included UA Software CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.2Click the Windows [St

28Basic operation for Cool Edit Pro LEStarting up Cool Edit Pro LETo start up Cool Edit Pro LE, click the Windows [Start] button, and select Programs-

3 013 • In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for th

29Basic operation for Cool Edit Pro LEOpening a fileUse the following procedure to open the desired file.1In the File menu, click Open. Alternatively,

30Basic operation for Cool Edit Pro LERecordingBy connecting an external audio device to the UA-30, you can record things such as your performance on

31Basic operation for Cool Edit Pro LE3Play the external audio device, and adjust the input level. If the input level is excessive and clipping occurs

32Basic operation for Cool Edit Pro LEEditingCool Edit Pro LE makes it easy for you to perform waveform editing. Here’s the basic procedure for wavefo

33Basic operation for Cool Edit Pro LE Magnifying/shrinking the waveform displayBy magnifying/shrinking the waveform display, you can select and view

34Basic operation for Cool Edit Pro LE Using editing functions and effectsCool Edit Pro LE provides numerous commands for waveform editing. Here we w

35AppendicesDeleting (uninstalling) the included softwareThe various software programs of the included CD-ROM support the Windows Add/Remove Programs

36AppendicesDeleting the USB Audio Device driver If re-installing the USB Audio Device driver If installation of the USB Audio Device driver was ter

37AppendicesBasic operation of the UA-30 D-Out Smoother What is the UA-30 D-Out Smoother?When audio is played back to a digital device such as MD or

38Appendices Starting the UA-30 D-Out Smoother1Connect the UA-30 to the USB connector of your computer.2Click the Windows [Start] button, and in the

4 IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2, please read and observe the following: Power Supply 3

39AppendicesUA-30 Block Diagramfig.UA30Block.eUA-30 Block DiagramUSB indicatorUSB connectorLine input adjustment sliderGuitar/Mic input peak indicator

40TroubleshootingIf an unexpected problem occurs while using the UA-30, please read this chapter first. It provides numerous hints that will help you

41Troubleshootinghomemade computer), operation may be unstable. In such cases, you may be able to solve the problem by connecting a USB hub that conta

42Troubleshooting• Is “Unknown Device” displayed for “Other devices” or “Universal serial bus controller”?Use the following procedure to delete “Unkno

43TroubleshootingProblems when using the UA-30 Windows becomes unstableDepending on your computer, starting up Windows when the UA-30 is already conn

44Troubleshooting• Have you specified the audio data output destination for Windows?The audio data output destination for Windows must be set to USB A

45Troubleshooting Noise is heard when playing back audio• Is a mic still connected?If a mic is connected to the UA-30, use the Guitar/Mic input adjus

46Troubleshooting Sound is interrupted during audio playback• Try increasing the memoryYou can increase the processing power of your computer by addi

47Troubleshooting Audio playback stopsOn some computers, the Power Management settings in the Control Panel may cause audio playback to stop.The Powe

48Troubleshooting A blank (silent) file is created when you record• Try setting the bit rate to “16bit.”If you are using Windows98 Second Edition, an

5 Contents IMPORTANT NOTES ... 4Introduction...

49TroubleshootingProblems common to software in general Can’t install• Is the included CD-ROM inserted into the CD-ROM drive of your computer?Make su

49UA-30 SpecificationsUA-30: USB Audio InterfaceNumber of Audio Record/Playback ChannelsRecord: 1 pair of stereoPlayback: 1 pair of stereoFull duplexS

50UA-30 System RequirementsOperating system:Microsoft® Windows® 98Computer:Windows®98 compatible computer with an USB connector conforming to USB Spec

For the USAFEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONRADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits f

As of December 10, 2005 (EDIROL-1)Information When you need repair service, call your nearest EDIROL/Roland Service Center or authorized EDIROL

6 Introduction Features of the UA-30 Thank you for purchasing the UA-30. The UA-30 is a USB audio interface that can be connected to your computer vi

7 Introduction You will need to provide these items yourself External amp, speakers, headphone, and mic are not included External amp, speakers, or

8 Introduction Check the contents of the package The UA-30 includes the following items. When you open the package, first make sure that all items ar

9 Introduction Getting Started fig.01-05.e This is the document you are reading. Keep it at hand for reference when needed. ❏ License agreement f