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Rear Panel MD, DAT USB Left Right Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFEL Y” and “IMPOR T ANT NO TES. ” These sections provide important information concer ning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally , in order to f eel assured that you have gained a good g rasp of every feature pro vided [...]
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2 USING THE UNIT SAFELY • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. .................................................................................................. • Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit. ..................................................................................[...]
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3 • Immediately turn the power off, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when: • If smoke or unusual odor occurs • Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the unit; or • The unit has been exposed to rain (or o[...]
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4 IMPORTANT NOTES In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2 and 3, please read and observe the following: Placement • Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away[...]
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5 Contents Getting Connected and Installing Drivers English ............................. 6 Windows XP/2000 users ........................................................................................... 7 Windows Me users ..................................................................................................... 7 Windows 98 users ....[...]
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6 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers English Before installing the driver In order to use the MA-1EX, you must first install the USB driver. These drivers are included with Windows or Mac OS. What is a driver? A driver is software that allows an application program running on your computer to transfer data to and from the MA-1EX when it is co[...]
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7 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers English Windows XP/2000 users * In order to install software in Windows XP/ 2000, you must log on as a user who has administrative privileges (e.g., Administrator). 1. With the MA-1EX disconnected, start up Windows. * Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used). * Exit all c[...]
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8 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers English Windows 98 users * The driver necessary for using the MA-1EX with Windows 98 is provided on the Windows CD-ROM. Make sure that you have the Windows CD-ROM available. * Some computers are sold with the contents of the Windows CD-ROM stored on the hard disk, and therefore will not come with a Windows[...]
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9 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers English 8. When installation of the USB Composite Device driver is completed, a dialog box like the one shown here will appear. Click [Finish] . fig.05-27e_30 9. Next, the USB audio device will be detected automatically, and the “Add New Hardware Wizard” dialog box will appear. Click [Next] , and proce[...]
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10 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers English Settings and checking (Windows) ■ Specifying the audio output destination Windows XP users 1. Open the Sound, Speech, and Audio Devices Properties dialog box. 1. From the Windows start menu, choose Control Panel . 2. In “Pick a category,” click Sound, Speech, and Audio Devices . 3. In “or [...]
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11 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers English ■ Volume Control setting If you have installed the Standard driver, the MA-1EX can use the Windows volume control to adjust the output volume. 1. Open the Volume Control . Click the Windows Start menu, and select Programs (or in Windows XP, All programs ) | Accessories | Entertainment | Volume C[...]
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12 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers English When playing audio CDs from the computer’s internal CD-ROM drive, or using the MA-1EX to play game music Windows XP/2000 users: 1. Open the System Properties dialog box. Select Start | Settings | Control Panel , and in the Control Panel , double-click the System icon. ( Windows XP– Click the W[...]
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13 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers English Mac OS X Users * If a “ Authenticate ” dialog box appears during the installation, enter the password and click [ OK ]. * The contents of the display may differ depending on your system. * Operation may become unstable if you start up your Macintosh with the MA-1EX connected. If this occurs, s[...]
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14 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers English Mac OS 9 Users * Operation may become unstable if you start up your Macintosh with the MA-1EX connected. If this occurs, start up your Macintosh with the MA-1EX disconnected, and then connect the MA-1EX. 1. With the MA-1EX disconnected, start up the Macintosh. Disconnect all USB cables except for [...]
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15 MEMO MA-1EX_efgis.book 15 ページ ２００５年１０月３１日 月曜日 午後２時３０分[...]
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16 Herstellung der Verbindung und Installation der Treiber Deutsch Windows XP-Anwender * Um Software in Windows XP installieren zu können, müssen Sie sich als Benutzer mit Administrationsrechten (z. B. Administrator) anmelden. 1. Starten Sie Windows, wobei das MA-1EX nicht angeschlossen ist. * Entfernen Sie sämtliche USB-Kabel außer denen der U[...]
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Español Italiano Français Deutsch 17 Herstellung der Verbindung und Installation der Treiber Deutsch Mac OS X-Anwender * Geben Sie in das eventuell während der Installation erscheinende Bestätigungsdialogfeld das Kennwort ein und klicken Sie auf [OK]. * Der Inhalt der Anzeige hängt von Ihrem System ab. * Der Betrieb kann sich destabilisieren, [...]
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18 Connexion et installation des pilotes Français Windows XP * Pour installer un logiciel sous Windows XP, connectez-vous en tant qu’utilisateur disposant de droits d’administration (par exemple, Administrateur). 1. Démarrez Windows avant de brancher le MA-1E. * Débranchez tous les câbles USB, sauf ceux du clavier USB ou de la souris USB, l[...]
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Español Italiano Français Deutsch 19 Connexion et installation des pilotes Français Mac OS X * Si une boîte de confirmation s’affiche pendant l’installation, saisissez le mot de passe et cliquez sur [OK]. * Le contenu de cette boîte dépend de votre système. * Il se peut que vous rencontriez des problèmes d'installation si le MA-1EX[...]
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20 Collegamenti e installazione dei driver Italiano Utenti di Windows XP * Per poter installare il software su Windows XP, è necessario essere collegati con un nome utente dotato di privilegi di tipo amministrativo, ad esempio Administrator. 1. Dopo aver scollegato l'MA-1EX, avviare Windows. * Scollegare tutti i cavi USB, ad eccezione della t[...]
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Español Italiano Français Deutsch 21 Collegamenti e installazione dei driver Italiano Utenti Mac OS X * Se durante l’installazione viene visualizzata la finestra di dialogo di conferma, inserire la password e fare clic su [OK]. * Il contenuto del display può variare a seconda del sistema utilizzato. * L’accensione di Macintosh con l’MA-1EX[...]
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22 Conexión e instalación de los controladores Español Usuarios de Windows XP * Para instalar software en Windows XP, debe iniciar una sesión como usuario con privilegios administrativos (como Administrador). 1. Con el MA-1EX desconectado, inicie Windows. * Desconecte todos los cables USB excepto el del teclado USB y el ratón USB (si se utiliz[...]
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Español Italiano Français Deutsch 23 Conexión e instalación de los controladores Español Usuarios de Mac OS X * Si aparece un cuadro de diálogo de confirmación durante la instalación, introduzca la contraseña y haga clic en [Aceptar]. * El contenido de la pantalla puede diferir, en función del sistema. * Pueden producirse problemas de est[...]
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24 Troubleshooting If an unexpected problem occurs while using the MA-1EX, 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 firs[...]
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25 Troubleshooting Can’t install/uninstall the driver • Did you log onto Windows as a user with administrative privileges? In order to install/uninstall/re-install the MA-1EX driver in Windows, you must log onto Windows as a user with administrative privileges, such as Administrator. You are asked for the driver file even though you installed t[...]
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26 Troubleshooting Sound is interrupted during audio playback • Graphic accelerators may cause noise to be heard during audio playback. Use the following procedure to set graphic acceleration to “None.” 1. In the Windows Control Panel , double-click Display to open the Display Properties dialog box, and click the Settings tab. 2. Click Advanc[...]
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27 Troubleshooting • Make Windows XP/Windows 2000 settings to enable background processing. Windows XP users 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. 4. Click[...]
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28 Troubleshooting • In Windows, Power Management settings in the Control Panel may cause clicks or pops to occur in the audio playback. The power management properties that appear when you double-click Power Management will differ depending on your computer system. The explanation that follows is for a typical situation, but you should refer to [...]
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29 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. 1. Use the USB[...]
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30 Specifications MA-1EX: USB Stereo Speaker ■ Rated Power Output • 1.5 W (0.75 W + 0.75 W) ■ Speaker Units • 60 mm • 2-3/8 inches (Magnetically-Shielded) ■ Frequency Range • 100 Hz to 20 kHz ■ Controller • VOLUME Knob (with Power Switch) ■ Indicator • USB Indicator ■ Connectors R channel • USB Connector • PHONES Jack (S[...]
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31 This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For EU Countries For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. NOTIC[...]
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03909612 2J As of December 1, 2005 (EDIROL-1) Information When you need repair service, call your nearest EDIROL/Roland Service Center or authorized EDIROL/Roland distributor in your country as shown below. EUROPE EDIROL (Europe) Ltd. Studio 3.4 114 Power Road London W4 5PY U. K. TEL: +44 (0)20 8747 5949 FAX:+44 (0)20 8747 5948 http://www.edirol.co[...]