Yamaha USB-MIDI INTERFACE UX16 manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31

Go to page of

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of Yamaha USB-MIDI INTERFACE UX16, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of Yamaha USB-MIDI INTERFACE UX16 one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of Yamaha USB-MIDI INTERFACE UX16. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of Yamaha USB-MIDI INTERFACE UX16 should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of Yamaha USB-MIDI INTERFACE UX16
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the Yamaha USB-MIDI INTERFACE UX16 item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the Yamaha USB-MIDI INTERFACE UX16 item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards

Why don't we read the manuals?

Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of Yamaha USB-MIDI INTERFACE UX16 alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of Yamaha USB-MIDI INTERFACE UX16, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the Yamaha service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of Yamaha USB-MIDI INTERFACE UX16.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the Yamaha USB-MIDI INTERFACE UX16 item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    Owner's Manual This includes Limited W arranty for products distributed by Y AMAHA CORPORA TION OF AMERICA.[...]

  • Page 2

    SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. WARNING: Do not place this product in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over p[...]

  • Page 3

    PRECA UTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULL Y BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this man ual in a safe place f or future reference. W ARNING Always f ollow the basic precautions listed below to av oid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, shor t-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazar ds. These precautions include, but are no[...]

  • Page 4

    4 W elcome to the UX16 Thank you for choosing the Y amaha UX16 USB-MIDI Interface Cable. The UX16 is a MIDI interface that features simultaneous playback of up to 16 chan- nels. Connect the UX16 to a computer that has a USB terminal and enjoy the advantages of digital music. Please read this owner’ s manual thoroughly to make the best use of the [...]

  • Page 5

    5 UX16 Features ● 16 channel simultaneous playback Supports your music production system with one MIDI OUT port (16 channels) and one MIDI IN port (16 channels). ● Easy Hot Swap Connection With a USB connection, you can connect and disconnect the USB cable while the power to the computer is on. The UX16 operates on USB bus power and does not re[...]

  • Page 6

    6 Package Contents The UX16 package contains the following items. Check the contents for missing items. • USB-MIDI interface cable (UX16 main unit) • CD-ROM (Windows/Macintosh hybrid CD) About the included software The included CD-ROM contains the following software (driver). [Windows] • USB-MIDI driver (Y AMAHA USB-MIDI Driver) You need this[...]

  • Page 7

    7 Parts and Functions 1 Power indicator This will light when the USB terminal is connected, supplying power to the UX16. 2 MIDI IN/OUT indicators These indicators will light when MIDI messages pass through the corresponding cable. 3 USB cable Connect this to the USB terminal of your computer or USB hub. 4 MIDI IN cable This cable receives MIDI mess[...]

  • Page 8

    8 Connections This section explains how to use the UX16 to connect your MIDI devices (tone generator or keyboard, etc.) to your computer. 1. Connections to your computer Connect the USB cable to the USB terminal of your computer (or USB hub). It is not necessary to turn off the power of your computer before doing so. 2. Connections to MIDI devices [...]

  • Page 9

    9 Installing the Driver To operate the UX16, you need to install the driver on the computer correctly. The USB-MIDI driver is software that transmits MIDI signals back and forth between sequence software and the UX16 via a USB cable. If you are using a Macintosh computer, you also need to install the OMS driver ( page 16 ) as well as the USB-MIDI d[...]

  • Page 10

    10 W indows users: ● Installing the driver on a Windows98/Me system Before you continue, make a note of the drive name (D:, E:, Q:, etc.) for your CD-ROM drive. The drive name is displayed under the CD-ROM icon in “My Computer.” (The root directory of the CD-ROM drive will be (for example) D:, E:, or Q:, etc.) 1. Start the computer . 2. In[...]

  • Page 11

    11 5. Check the radio button to the left of “ Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended). ” Click [Next]. The system displays a screen that enables you to select a location in which to install the driver. 6. Check the “ CD-ROM drive ” box and uncheck all other items. Click [Next]. The system may ask you to insert a Windows CD[...]

  • Page 12

    12 8. When the installation is complete, the following screen appears. Click [Finish]. Some computers may take about ten seconds to show this screen after the installation is complete. The driver has been installed. NOTE Windows 98 Windows Me[...]

  • Page 13

    13 ● Installing the driver on a Windows 2000 system 1. Start the computer and use the “ Administrator ” account to log into Windows 2000. 2. Select [My Computer | Control Panel | System | Hardware | Driver Signing | File Signature veri fi cation], and check the radio button on the left of “ Ignore - Install all fi les, regardless of fi l[...]

  • Page 14

    14 ● Selecting the destination for the MIDI signal output This section explains how to set up the UX16 for use with Windows Media Player (included in Windows) or an equivalent program. For information on setting up your sequence software, refer to the owner ’ s manual for the software. 1. Select [My Computer | Control Panel] and double-click to[...]

  • Page 15

    15 1. Is the power indicator lit? If the driver is installed correctly, the power indicator will light. 2. Does the MIDI OUT indicator blink? Use your sequence software or the Windows Media Player to play back MIDI data. Alternatively, click [Send All Note On] in the MIDI Patch screen ( page 21 ). The MIDI OUT indicator will light when MIDI message[...]

  • Page 16

    16 Macintosh users: First install OMS before you install the USB-MIDI driver. Also, after installing the driver, you will need to set up OMS ( page 18 ). ● Installing OMS 1. Start the computer . 2. Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The system displays the CD-ROM icon on the desktop. 3. Double-click to open the CD-ROM icon and doub[...]

  • Page 17

    17 4. The “ Install Location ” box displays the destination of the installation. If you wish to change the destination disk or folder , use the [Switch Disk] button and the pop-up menu to specify the desired destination. This box usually displays the start-up disk as the destination. 5. Click the [Install] button. The system displays the follow[...]

  • Page 18

    18 ● Setting up OMS 1. Start the computer . 2. Connect the USB cable to the USB terminal of the computer (or the USB hub). Make sure that the UX16 is powered on and the power indicator lights up. 3. Open the “ OMS Applications ” folder in the “ Opcode ” folder installed on the hard disk, and double-click the “ OMS Setup ” icon to star[...]

  • Page 19

    19 8. Make sure that “ USB-MIDI 1 ” is displayed in the “ OMS MIDI Device Setup ” dia- log and put the check box on it. Click [OK]. 9. The system displays a dialog box that enables you to save the setup fi le. Enter the fi le name and click [Save]. 10. After you save the fi le, the system displays the following window . The setting is co[...]

  • Page 20

    20 1. Is the power indicator lit? If the USB cable is connected correctly, the power indicator will light. 2. Does the MIDI OUT indicator blink? Use your sequence software to play back MIDI data. Alternatively, click [Send All Note On] in the MIDI Patch screen ( page 21 ). The MIDI OUT indicator will light when MIDI messages pass through the cable.[...]

  • Page 21

    21 Changing the driver setting (MIDI Patch Screen) You can change the I/O assignment of the UX16 as required. ● Starting the MIDI Patch screen The start-up method and the MIDI Patch screen differ slightly for Windows and Macintosh systems. However, the basic operation of the screen is the same. The following section explains how to operate the MI[...]

  • Page 22

    22 ● Changing the device number If you are using multiple UX16s, you can change the device number. Click “ Device Name. ” The System displays the drop-down list. Select the device for which you wish to change the setting. If you are using a Macintosh computer, the device number is assigned sequentially, such as “ USB1, ” “ USB2, ” etc[...]

  • Page 23

    23 ● THRU output of MIDI signals (MIDI IN → MIDI OUT) You can route MIDI signals received at the input port of the UX16 directly to the output port of the UX16 (this is called THRU output). This routing is useful when you wish to route MIDI signals from a MIDI keyboard directly to a tone generator. The left column shows the UX16 ’ s output po[...]

  • Page 24

    24 System Requirements [Windows] OS: Windows98/Me/2000 Computer: USB-supported IBM-PC or compatible computer CPU: Pentium 166MHz or higher Memory: 32 MB or higher (64 MB or higher is recommended) Hard Disk: 2 MB or more of free space [Macintosh] OS: MacOS 8.5 through OS 9.1 Computer: Macintosh computer with built-in USB port With some iMac models, [...]

  • Page 25

    25 T roubleshooting (F AQ) ● The driver cannot be installed. • Is the USB cable connected correctly? → Check the USB cable connection. ( page 8 ) → Disconnect the USB cable, then connect it again. • [Windows] Is the USB function enabled on your computer? → When you connect the UX16 to the computer for the fi rst time, if the “ Add Ne[...]

  • Page 26

    26 ● The UX16 does not operate correctly , or no sound is heard. • Did you install the driver? ( page 9 ) • Are the USB cable, MIDI cables, and audio cables connected correctly? ( page 8 ) • Is the volume setting of the tone generator , playback device, and applica- tion program set to the appropriate level? • Is the HOST SELECT switch on[...]

  • Page 27

    27 ● How can I delete or re-install the driver? [Windows Me/98] 1. When the UX16 is recognized correctly , double-click “ System ” in the Con- trol Panel to open the System window . 2. Double-click the “ Device Manager ” tab, select “ Y AMAHA USB MIDI Driver ” and delete it. 3. Use MS-DOS prompt or Internet Explorer to delete the foll[...]

  • Page 28

    COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC[...]

  • Page 29

    L imited W arr anty 90 D A YS LABOR 1 YEAR P AR TS Y amaha Corporation of America, hereafter referred to as Y amaha, warrants to the original consumer of a product included in the categories listed belo w , that the product will be free of defects in materials and/or workmanship for the periods indicated. This warranty is applicable to the follo wi[...]

  • Page 30

    For details of products, please contact your nearest Y amaha or the authorized distrib utor listed below . Pour plus de détails sur les produits, v euillez-vous adresser à Y amaha ou au distributeur le plus proche de v ous fi gurant dans la liste suiv ante. Die Einzelheiten zu Produkten sind bei Ihrer unten aufgeführten Niederlassung und bei Y [...]

  • Page 31

    Yamaha Corporation, Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division © 2001 Yamaha Corporation Yamaha Manual Library (English versions only) http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/[...]