Roland Tri-Capture Manual de Usuario
Roland Tri-Capture Manual de Usuario
Roland Tri-Capture Manual de Usuario
Windows Mac OS X
For details, refer Connect a guitar or microphone to the TRI-CAPTURE (p. 24).
to the installation
guide of the
SONAR LE. Set the REC MODE function to “GUITAR/MIC” (p. 24).
Recording
USING THE UNIT SAFETY
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 3;
p. 5). These sections provide important information concerning 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, the Owner’s Manual
should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Do not open or perform any internal Never install the unit in any of the following
modifications on the unit. locations.
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g.,
direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near
Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace a heating duct, on top of heat-generating
parts within it (except when this manual equipment); or are
provides specific instructions directing you • Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet
to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, floors); or are
the nearest Roland Service Center, or an • Exposed to steam or smoke; or are
authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the
“Information” page. • Subject to salt exposure; or are
• Humid; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty or sandy; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration and
shakiness.
Make sure you always have the unit placed
so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never
place it on stands that could wobble, or on
inclined surfaces.
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USING THE UNIT SAFETY
This unit, either alone or in combination with Try to prevent cords and cables from
an amplifier and headphones or speakers, becoming entangled. Also, all cords and
may be capable of producing sound levels cables should be placed so they are out of the
that could cause permanent hearing loss. reach of children.
Do not operate for a long period of time
Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects
at a high volume level, or at a level that
on the unit.
is uncomfortable. If you experience any
hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should
immediately stop using the unit, and consult
an audiologist. Disconnect all cords coming from external
Do not place containers containing liquid on devices before moving the unit.
this product. Never allow foreign objects (e.g.,
flammable objects, coins, wires) or liquids
(e.g., water or juice) to enter this product.
Always turn the phantom power off when
Doing so may cause short circuits, faulty
connecting any device other than condenser
operation, or other malfunctions.
microphones that require phantom power.
You risk causing damage if you mistakenly
supply phantom power to dynamic
microphones, audio playback devices, or other
Immediately disconnect the USB cable,
devices that don’t require such power. Be sure
and request servicing by your retailer,
to check the specifications of any microphone
the nearest Roland Service Center, or an
you intend to use by referring to the manual
authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the
that came with it.
“Information” page when:
• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been (This instrument’s phantom power: 48 V DC, 10 mA Max)
spilled onto the unit; or
• If smoke or unusual odor occurs
• The unit has been exposed to rain (or
otherwise has become wet); or
• The unit does not appear to operate
normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance.
In households with small children, an adult
should provide supervision until the child is
capable of following all the rules essential for
the safe operation of the unit.
Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)
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IMPORTANT NOTES
Power Supply Maintenance
• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the • For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry
power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with
and/or damage to speakers or other devices. water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated
with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure
Placement to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any
• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other
kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or
equipment containing large power transformers) may
deformation.
induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the
orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from the
source of interference. Additional Precautions
• This device may interfere with radio and television • Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s
reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using
receivers. its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to
• Noise may be produced if wireless communications malfunctions.
devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity • When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the
of this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way
or initiating a call, or while conversing. Should you you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s
experience such problems, you should relocate such internal elements.
wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from • To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the
this unit, or switch them off. unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about
devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed those around you.
vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. • When you need to transport the unit, package it in the
Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit. box (including padding) that it came in, if possible.
• When moved from one location to another where the Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging
temperature and/or humidity is very different, water materials.
droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. • Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use
Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this
the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to
unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information
the condensation has completely evaporated. on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of
• Depending on the material and temperature of the the cable.
surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may
discolor or mar the surface.
You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber
Handling CDs
feet to prevent this from happening. If you do so, • Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside
please make sure that the unit will not slip or move (encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD discs
accidentally. may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a
commercially available CD cleaner.
• Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., flower
vases) on this unit. Also, avoid the use of insecticides,
perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray cans, etc., near the
unit. Swiftly wipe away any liquid that spills on the unit
using a dry, soft cloth.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
* Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
* Windows® is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows®
operating system.”
* The screen shots in this document are used in
compliance with the guidelines of the Microsoft
Corporation.
* Macintosh, Mac OS are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Apple Inc.
* Cakewalk is a registered trademark of Cakewalk, Inc. in
the United States.
* SONAR LE is a trademark of Cakewalk, Inc.
* ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies
GmbH.
* Company names and product names appearing in this
document are registered trademarks or trademarks of
their respective owners.
* MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a
patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor
architecture, which was developed by Technology
Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this
technology from the TPL Group.
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Contents
USING THE UNIT SAFETY........................................................................................................................3
IMPORTANT NOTES..................................................................................................................................5
Panel Descriptions................................................................................................................................ 10
Top Panel...................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Rear Panel..................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Bottom Panel............................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Driver Installation................................................................................................................................. 14
Confirm that Sound can be Heard....................................................................................................................................... 19
How to Use............................................................................................................................................. 21
Input/Output Device Settings............................................................................................................................................... 21
Playing Back................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Recording..................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Recording Microphone or Guitar Sound (MIC/GUITAR)................................................................................. 24
Recording Microphone or Guitar Sound Along with Audio Device Sound (ALL INPUTS)................. 26
Record Microphone or Guitar Sound While Mixing it with Audio Data Played on a Computer
(LOOP BACK).................................................................................................................................................................. 28
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................... 30
Problems When Installing the Driver.................................................................................................................................. 30
Problems When Using the TRI-CAPTURE........................................................................................................................... 31
Changing Computer Settings to Avoid Problems......................................................................................................... 36
Driver Signing Options Setting (Windows XP).................................................................................................. 36
Power Management Settings.................................................................................................................................. 37
System “Performance” Settings (Windows)........................................................................................................ 38
Setting the System Volume...................................................................................................................................... 39
Voice Communication Software Settings (Windows 8/Windows 7)......................................................... 40
Monitoring Function Settings (Windows 8/Windows 7)............................................................................... 40
Reinstalling the Driver............................................................................................................................................................. 41
Deleting the Driver...................................................................................................................................................... 41
Advanced Driver Settings....................................................................................................................................................... 43
Main Specifications............................................................................................................................... 45
Index........................................................................................................................................................ 47
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Contents of the Package
After you open the package, please check that all items are present.
(If any accessories are missing, please contact the place of purchase.)
TRI-CAPTURE
Owner’s Manual
This is the document you’re reading. Keep it at hand for reference when needed.
USB cable
Use this cable to connect the TRI-CAPTURE to the USB connector of your computer.
* Please use only the included USB cable. If you require a replacement due to loss or damage,
please contact the nearest Roland Service center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed
on the “Information” page.
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Contents of the Package
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Panel Descriptions
Note
Do not connect the TRI-CAPTURE to the computer until the driver has been installed (p. 14).
Top Panel
2 8
9
3
4
10
5
6 7
1. [PHANTOM] button
Switches on or off the supply of phantom power to the XLR type jacks of the INPUT 1 (MIC) jack.
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Panel Descriptions
3. PEAK indicators
Light up when level of the input signal is too high. Use the [INPUT 1 (MIC)], [INPUT 2 (GUITAR)], and
[INPUT 3 (AUX)] knobs to adjust the input level so that a PEAK indicator does not light.
4. SIG indicators
The corresponding indicator lights up when an audio signal is input via the INPUT 1 (MIC), INPUT 2
(GUITAR), or INPUT 3 (AUX) jack.
5. [INPUT 1 (MIC)] knob, [INPUT 2 (GUITAR)] knob, [INPUT 3 (AUX)] knob
Adjust the volume of the audio signal input via the INPUT 1 (MIC), INPUT 2 (GUITAR), or INPUT 3
(AUX) jack(s).
The input volume will not be set to zero even if the [INPUT 1 (MIC)] knob is turned fully to the left.
The input volume is set to zero if the [INPUT 2 (GUITAR)] or [INPUT 3 (AUX)] knob is turned fully to the
left.
6. [REC MODE] button
The TRI-CAPTURE has three recording modes. You can change the recording mode by pressing this
button (p. 23).
7. [INPUT MONITOR] button
Sets whether to directly output the INPUT 1 (MIC)
input signal.
When the [INPUT MONITOR] button
is set to “ON,” you can listen to the
instrument’s output directly without INPUT 2 (GUITAR) OUTPUT
ON
passing the audio signal through the + +
computer.
When the [INPUT MONITOR] button INPUT 3 (AUX) PHONES
OFF
is set to “OFF,” the instrument’s audio
signal passes through the computer,
therefore the sound may be delayed. [INPUT MONITOR] button
When ASIO 2.0-compatible software is
used, the ASIO Direct Monitor setting
determines this setting.
8. [OUTPUT MUTE] button
Switches on or off output of the audio signal from the OUTPUT jack.
The audio signal is output from the PHONES jack regardless of the [OUTPUT MUTE] button setting.
9. Output level indicators
Indicate the output volume. The output level indicators work regardless of the [OUTPUT MUTE]
button’s setting.
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Panel Descriptions
10. [PHONES] knob
Adjusts the volume of the audio signal that is output from the PHONES jack.
* The volume of the signals output from the OUTPUT jacks cannot be adjusted on the TRI-
CAPTURE itself.
Rear Panel
11 12 13 14 15 16
HOT (TIP)
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Panel Descriptions
16. INPUT 1 (MIC) jack
This is an analog audio input jack. Rated input level: -60– -30 dBu
This jack can provide 48 V phantom power, allowing you to connect a phantom-powered condenser
microphone. In this case, set the [PHANTOM] button to “48V.”
* This instrument is equipped with balanced (XLR, TRS) type
jacks. Wiring diagrams for these jacks are shown in the 2: HOT 1: GND
illustration.Make connections after first checking the wiring
diagrams of other equipment you intend to connect.
3: COLD
Bottom Panel
* When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of newspapers or magazines, and place them
under the four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and controls. Also, you
should try to orient the unit so no buttons or controls get damaged.
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Driver Installation
Windows Mac OS X
Note
Do not connect the TRI-CAPTURE to the computer until you are directed to do so.
A “driver” is software that transfers data between the TRI-CAPTURE and application software
running on your computer when your computer and the TRI-CAPTURE are connected.
1. Start up the computer without the TRI-CAPTURE connected.
Disconnect all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and/or USB mouse (if used).
Windows
Log on to the computer with a user account that has administrator privileges.
Windows 8
Switch to the “Desktop.”
2. Exit all applications that are running.
3. Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
4. Of the following, double-click the relevant file on the included CD-ROM to start
the installer.
Operating System File
Windows [Setup] in the [WinDriver] folder
Mac OS X [TriCapture_USBDriver] in the [MacDriver] folder
Refer to the Roland website for the latest USB drivers and information about compatibility
with the latest operating system versions.
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Driver Installation
Windows
5. When a confirmation screen regarding user account control appears, click [Yes]
or [Continue].
6. When “The TRI-CAPTURE Driver will be installed on your computer.” appears,
click [Next].
7. Click [Next] again.
Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Vista
If a dialog box regarding Windows security appears, click [Install].
Windows XP
If the “Software Installation” dialog box appears, click [Continue] to proceed with the
installation.
If you cannot proceed, click [OK] to cancel the installation. Change the settings as
described in “Driver Signing Options Setting (Windows XP)” (p. 36) and try installing again.
8. When “Ready to install the driver.” appears,
connect the TRI-CAPTURE to the computer
using the USB cable.
* Turn down the volume on any peripheral devices
before connecting the USB cable.
* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A
brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is
required before the unit will operate normally.
* Before switching the power on/off, always be sure to
turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned
down, you might hear some sound when switching the power on/off. However, this is
normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
* It may take several minutes for the driver to be installed.
Windows XP
“Found new hardware” will appear in the lower-right corner of the screen.
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Driver Installation
Proceed to p. 19
If you cannot select the TRI-CAPTURE, refer to “Problems When Using the TRI-CAPTURE” (p. 31).
If the TRI-CAPTURE is selected as the output device, the computer’s audio alerts will be played
using the TRI-CAPTURE; they will not be heard from the computer’s speakers.
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Driver Installation
Windows XP
9. If a dialog box that asks whether you want
to connect to Windows Update appears,
select [No, not this time] and click [Next].
10. Select [Install the software automatically
(Recommended)] and click [Next].
Proceed to p. 19
If you cannot select the TRI-CAPTURE, refer to “Problems When Using the TRI-CAPTURE” (p. 31).
If the TRI-CAPTURE is selected as the output device, the computer’s audio alerts will be
played using the TRI-CAPTURE; they will not be heard from the computer’s speakers.
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Driver Installation
Mac OS X
If a dialog box requesting a password appears during installation, enter a computer
administrator’s user name and password and click the [Install Software] button or [OK]
button.
5. When “Welcome to the TRI-CAPTURE Driver installer” appears, click [Continue].
6. If the screen for selecting the installation destination appears, select the startup
disk and click [Continue].
7. When the installation type appears, click [Install] or [Upgrade].
8. Click [Continue Installation].
9. When installation has finished, click [Restart] to restart the computer.
It may take some time for the computer to restart.
10. After the computer restarts, connect the
TRI-CAPTURE to the computer using the USB
cable.
* Turn down the volume on any peripheral devices
before connecting the USB cable.
* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A
brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is
required before the unit will operate normally.
* Before switching the power on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with
the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the power on/off.
However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
Proceed to p. 19
If you cannot select the TRI-CAPTURE, refer to “Problems When Using the TRI-CAPTURE” (p. 31).
If the TRI-CAPTURE is selected as the output device, the computer’s audio alerts will be
played using the TRI-CAPTURE; they will not be heard from the computer’s speakers.
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Driver Installation
* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the
volume, and disconnect the USB cable on all devices before making any connections.
2. Open the folder named [Sample] on the included CD-ROM, and copy the file
“TTears” (.mp3) to the desktop.
3. Double-click the file “TTears” (.mp3) that has been copied to the desktop.
Windows
Windows Media Player starts.
Mac OS X
iTunes starts.
Click the playback button to play the sample file.
The software that starts and is used to play the sample file may vary depending on your
computer environment. If different software starts, play the sample file as described in the
owner’s manual for the software you are using.
* The copyright of content in this product (the sound waveform data, style data,
accompaniment patterns, phrase data, audio loops and image data) is reserved by Roland
Corporation and/or Atelier Vision Corporation.
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Driver Installation
If the sample file can be heard, the computer and TRI-CAPTURE are connected properly and the
driver has been successfully installed.
If you cannot hear the sample file, refer to “Problems When Using the TRI-CAPTURE” (p. 31).
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How to Use
This section explains the basic connections and settings for the TRI-CAPTURE.
Refer also to the block diagrams (p. 48).
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How to Use
Playing Back
Connect the TRI-CAPTURE to a computer using the USB cable. Audio data is transferred in both
directions between the TRI-CAPTURE and computer via the USB cable.
By connecting headphones or amplified speakers as shown in the illustration, you can monitor
playback from your DAW software or the sound from an instrument or audio device connected to
the TRI-CAPTURE.
Headphones Amplified speakers
Audio output device of
software: TRI-CAPTURE
Computer
Rear panel
Front panel
* To carry out playback at a sampling rate of 96 kHz, set the [SAMPLE RATE] switch on the bottom
panel to “96k,” and set the [MODE] switch on the bottom panel to “PLAY.”
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How to Use
Recording
Using your software, you can record sound input via the INPUT 1–3 jacks. You can also record sound
input to the TRI-CAPTURE while combining it with audio data played on the computer.
The TRI-CAPTURE has three recording modes. Select the mode that is appropriate for the purpose
you have in mind.
Front panel
MIC/GUITAR
Record microphone or guitar
sound (p. 24).
ALL INPUTS
Record microphone or guitar
sound along with audio device
sound (p. 26).
LOOP BACK
Record microphone or guitar
sound while mixing it with audio
data played on the computer
(p. 28).
* To record at a sampling rate of 96 kHz, set the [SAMPLE RATE] switch on the bottom panel to
“96k,” and set the [MODE] switch on the bottom panel to “REC.”
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How to Use
Computer
Rear panel
When connecting
a condenser
microphone, set the
[PHANTOM] button to
“48V.”
Use the [INPUT 1 (MIC)] and [INPUT 2 (GUITAR)] knobs to adjust the input level so that the PEAK
indicator does not light.
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How to Use
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How to Use
Computer
Rear panel
When connecting
a condenser
microphone, set the
[PHANTOM] button to
“48V.”
Audio device
When
connecting a
guitar or bass, set
the [Hi-Z] button
to “ON” (p. 10).
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How to Use
Use the corresponding knob ([INPUT 1 (MIC)], [INPUT 2 (GUITAR)], or [INPUT 3 (AUX)]) to adjust the
volume of the microphone, guitar, or audio device so its PEAK indicator does not light.
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How to Use
Computer
Rear panel
When connecting
a condenser
microphone, set the
[PHANTOM] button to
“48V.”
Audio device
When
connecting a
guitar or bass, set
the [Hi-Z] button
to “ON” (p. 10).
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How to Use
Use the corresponding knob ([INPUT 1 (MIC)], [INPUT 2 (GUITAR)], or [INPUT 3 (AUX)]) to adjust the
volume of the microphone, guitar, or audio device so its PEAK indicator does not light.
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Troubleshooting
If you experience problems, read this chapter first. It contains tips for solving most problems. If this
chapter cannot help you solve a problem, please refer to the support section of our website. If the
problem is not resolved, refer to the contact information listed at the end of this document.
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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Problem Confirmation Resolution
If you can hear sound through headphones
connected to the PHONES jack, check that you have
correctly connected your audio playback system
Can you hear sound by connecting (external monitors), and adjust the volume of your
headphones? equipment.
If the sound in your headphones is inaudible or too
soft, check the other troubleshooting items.
Sound played by
your computer is Is the [PHONES] knob of the TRI- Use the TRI-CAPTURE’s [PHONES] knob to adjust
inaudible or too CAPTURE turned down? the volume.
soft
Is the computer’s volume setting turned
Adjust the computer’s volume setting (p. 39).
down?
Is the driver’s audio buffer size too small? Increase the buffer size (p. 43).
Computer
Is the [REC MODE] button set to “LOOP Set the [REC MODE] button to “MIC/GUITAR” or “ALL
playback sound is
BACK”? INPUTS.”
“doubled”
Connect your microphone with an XLR type plug to
Are you using the correct connector?
the XLR type connector (INPUT 1 (MIC) jack) (p. 13)
Insufficient Does the sensitivity of the microphone The TRI-CAPTURE’s microphone nominal input level
volume from your match the nominal input level of the is -60 dBu. If the sensitivity of the microphone is
microphone TRI-CAPTURE? low, the level will be low.
Also check the contents of “The volume
level of the instrument connected to
input connector is too low.” (p. 32)
Connect your guitar to the INPUT 2 (GUITAR) jack
Are you using the correct connector?
(p. 12).
Is the [Hi-Z] button set to “OFF”? Set the [Hi-Z] button to “ON” (p. 10).
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Troubleshooting
Problem Confirmation Resolution
Distorted sound
Turn the [INPUT 1 (MIC)], [INPUT 2 (GUITAR)], or
from a device
Is the PEAK indicator lighting up? [INPUT 3 (AUX)] knob toward the left to reduce the
connected to the
input level (p. 11).
input jack
Playback of
an instrument Set the [INPUT MONITOR] button to “OFF.”
connected to the Is the [INPUT MONITOR] button set to
input jack of the “ON”? Or, set the direct monitor function of the software
TRI-CAPTURE is to off.
“doubled”
Relocate the microphone away from the speakers.
Howling occurs Is the microphone near the speakers? If howling still occurs, set the [OUTPUT MUTE]
button to “OFF,” and listen to the sound by using the
headphones.
Are multiple programs running? Exit programs that are not in use.
Have you used Mac OS X Software Run Software Update and make sure the system
Sound is Update? software is up to date.
interrupted Are the drivers for the computer’s
during playback internal chipset and graphics card up Update to the latest drivers, as necessary.
or recording, to date?
sound drops out
Are the drivers for the computer’s LAN Install the latest LAN hardware drivers.
hardware (wired and wireless) up to
date? If the problem is not resolved, disable the LAN.
Is the computer’s power management Check the power management setting and make
setting set to economy mode? the appropriate setting (p. 37).
Is the TRI-CAPTURE connected to a USB Connect the TRI-CAPTURE directly to one of the
hub? computer’s USB connectors.
You must use the included USB cable.
Some commercially available USB cables do not
Are you using the included USB cable? meet the requirements of the USB standard, and
this may prevent the TRI-CAPTURE from operating
correctly.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Confirmation Resolution
Are the software’s input device and Select the TRI-CAPTURE as the input and output
Cannot play back output device configured? device (p. 21).
or record
Make sure that the TRI-CAPTURE is connected to
Is the TRI-CAPTURE’s REC MODE the computer correctly.
indicator off? If the problem is not resolved, reinstall the driver
(p. 41).
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Troubleshooting
Problem Confirmation Resolution
When the [SAMPLE RATE] switch is set to “96k,”
the TRI-CAPTURE cannot record and play audio
data simultaneously. For playback, set the [MODE]
Is the [SAMPLE RATE] switch set to “96k”? switch to “PLAY,” and for recording, set the [MODE]
switch to “REC.”
Or, set the [SAMPLE RATE] switch to “44.1k” or “48k.”
Exit all programs that are using the TRI-CAPTURE,
disconnect the TRI-CAPTURE’s USB cable, and then
Is there another program using the reconnect it.
TRI-CAPTURE?
If the problem is not resolved, reinstall the driver
(p. 41).
Did the computer enter standby Exit all programs that are using the TRI-CAPTURE,
(suspend) mode, hibernate mode, or disconnect the TRI-CAPTURE’s USB cable, and then
sleep mode while the TRI-CAPTURE was reconnect it.
connected? If the problem is not resolved, restart the computer.
Exit all programs that are using the TRI-CAPTURE,
Did you disconnect and reconnect the disconnect the TRI-CAPTURE’s USB cable, and then
Cannot play back USB cable while using the TRI-CAPTURE? reconnect it.
or record If the problem is not resolved, restart the computer.
Is the computer’s volume setting turned
Adjust the computer’s volume setting (p. 39).
down?
Is the driver’s audio buffer size too small? Increase the buffer size (p. 43).
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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Windows XP
1. Open the “Control Panel,” click [Performance and Maintenance], and then click [Power
Options].
If you have selected Classic view, double-click [Power Options].
2. Click the [Power Schemes] tab, and set “Power schemes” to [Always On].
3. Click [OK] to close “Power Options Properties.”
Mac OS X
This setting is not available on certain versions of Mac OS X.
1. Open “System Preferences” and click [Energy Saver].
2. Click [Options].
3. Set “Processor Performance” to [Highest].
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Troubleshooting
Windows XP
1. Open the “Control Panel,” click [Performance and Maintenance], and click [System].
If you have selected Classic view, double-click [System].
2. Click the [Advanced] tab, and click [Settings] in “Performance.”
3. Click the [Advanced] tab.
4. Select [Background services], and click [OK].
5. Click [OK] to close “System Properties.”
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Troubleshooting
Windows 8/Windows 7
1. Open the “Control Panel” and set the display mode to “Category.”
2. Click [Hardware and Sound], and then click [Adjust system volume].
3. After the volume mixer appears, select the TRI-CAPTURE’s [OUT] from the “Device”
pull-down menu and adjust the volume.
Windows Vista
1. Open the “Control Panel” and click [Hardware and Sound].
If you have selected Classic view, click [Control Panel Home] to exit Classic view.
2. Click [Adjust system volume] in “Sound.”
3. After the volume mixer appears, select the TRI-CAPTURE’s [OUT] from the “Device”
menu and adjust the volume.
If [Mute] is set to “On,” click [Mute] to set it to “Off.”
Windows XP
1. Open the “Control Panel,” click [Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices], and then click
[Sounds and Audio Devices].
If you have selected Classic view, double-click [Sounds and Audio Devices].
2. Click the [Audio] tab.
3. In the “Sound playback” area, make sure that [OUT (TRI-CAPTURE)] is selected as the
“Default device,” and click [Volume].
4. When the volume control appears, adjust the “Wave” volume.
If the mute check box is selected, clear the check box.
Mac OS X
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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Windows
1. Start up the computer without the TRI-CAPTURE connected.
Disconnect all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and/or USB mouse (if used).
2. Log on to the computer with a user account that has administrator privileges.
3. Insert the included CD-ROM into the computer’s DVD-ROM drive.
4. Double-click the [Uninstal] icon in the [WinDriver] folder on the included CD-ROM.
5. When a confirmation screen regarding user account control appears, click [Yes] or
[Continue].
6. When “The installed TRI-CAPTURE driver will be uninstalled.” appears, click [OK].
If other messages appear, follow the instructions on the screen.
7. When “Uninstallation was completed.” appears, click [OK] to restart the computer.
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Troubleshooting
 Mac OS X
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Troubleshooting
Windows
When using Windows 8/Windows 7, driver settings cannot be changed while the monitoring
function of Windows is enabled. Disable the monitoring function (p. 40).
1. Exit all programs that are using the TRI-CAPTURE.
2. Open the “Control Panel” and set the display mode as follows.
• Windows 8/Windows 7: Icon view
• Windows Vista/Windows XP: Classic view
3. Double-click the [TRI-CAPTURE] icon.
4. From the “Driver” menu, select [Driver Settings].
The “TRI-CAPTURE Driver Settings” dialog box will appear.
Setting Description
You can adjust the input and output audio buffer size.
Decrease the buffer size to decrease latency. Increase the buffer size if audio drops out.
Audio Buffer Size * After adjusting the buffer size, make sure to restart all programs that are using the
TRI-CAPTURE. If using software that has an “audio device test” function, run the test
function.
[Use ASIO Direct To use the ASIO Direct Monitor function of ASIO-compatible software, select this check
Monitor] check box box.
[Show “README”] You can display the online manual for the driver.
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Troubleshooting
Mac OS X
Setting Description
You can adjust the driver’s input and output audio buffer size.
Decrease the buffer size to decrease latency. Increase the buffer size if audio drops out.
Audio Buffer Size * After adjusting the buffer size, make sure to restart all programs that are using the
TRI-CAPTURE. If using software that has an “audio device test” function, run the test
function.
If audio drops out or if noise is heard, even if you have adjusted the buffer size setting
Recording Margin in the software and adjusted the “Audio Buffer Size” as explained above, increase the
recording margin setting.
Adjust this setting if the recorded audio data is not in time.
Recording Timing * If the audio software is running, the new setting will not be applied immediately
when [Apply] is clicked. Quit all audio software; The new setting will be applied the
next time you start the software.
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Main Specifications
USB Audio Interface: Roland TRI-CAPTURE UA-33
1 pair of stereo
Record * All inputs are mixed to 1 pair stereo on ALL
Number of Audio Record/ INPUTS and LOOP BACK mode.
Playback Channels
1 pair of stereo
Playback
Full duplex (Except 96 kHz)
Signal Processing 24 bits (linear)
Sampling Frequency 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz
INPUT1 (MIC) jack -60 to -30 dBu
Nominal Input Level INPUT2 (GUITAR) jack -25 dBu
INPUT3 (AUX) jacks -10 dBu
Nominal Output Level OUTPUT jacks +4 dBu (Balance)
-93 dBu typ.
Residual Noise Level
(input terminated with 1 k ohms, Input Monitor: OFF, IHF-A, typ.)
Dynamic Range 100 dB typ.
Interface USB
MIC/GUITAR
Rec Mode ALL INPUTS
LOOP BACK (Except 96 kHz)
[INPUT1 (MIC)], [INPUT2 (GUITAR)], [INPUT3 (AUX)] knob
[PHONES] knob
[PHANTOM] button
[Hi-Z] button
Controller [REC MODE] button
[OUTPUT MUTE] button
[INPUT MONITOR] button
[SAMPLE RATE] switch
[MODE] switch
PEAK indicators
Indicator
SIG indicators
INPUT1 (MIC) Jack (XLR type, balanced, phantom power DC 48 V, 10 mA)
* 1/4-inch phone type and plug-in powered microphone cannot connected
INPUT2 (GUITAR) jack (1/4-inch phone type)
Connectors INPUT3 (AUX) jacks(L, R) (RCA phono type)
OUTPUT jacks (L, R) (1/4-inch TRS phone type (balanced))
PHONES jack (stereo 1/4-inch phone type)
USB connector (USB Type B)
Power Supply Supplied from the computer via USB
Current Draw 450 mA
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Main Specifications
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Index
A R
ALL INPUTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 48 REC MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Audio input device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 ALL INPUTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 48
Audio output device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 LOOP BACK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 49
MIC/GUITAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 48
B [REC MODE] button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Bass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Recording
Audio device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 28
C Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cakewalk SONAR LE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Microphone or guitar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 26, 28
Condenser microphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 24, 26, 28 S
D [SAMPLE RATE] switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Driver SIG indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Advanced settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 U
Delete. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Install. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 USB connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Reinstall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Dynamic microphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 24, 26, 28
G
Guitar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
H
[Hi-Z] button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
I
INPUT 1 (MIC) jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
[INPUT 1 (MIC)] knob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
INPUT 2 (GUITAR) jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
[INPUT 2 (GUITAR)] knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
INPUT 3 (AUX) jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
[INPUT 3 (AUX)] knob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
[INPUT MONITOR] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Input/output device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Install
Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
L
LOOP BACK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 49
M
MIC/GUITAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 48
[MODE] switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
O
OUTPUT jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Output level indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
[OUTPUT MUTE] button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
P
PEAK indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
[PHANTOM] button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Phantom power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 13
PHONES jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
[PHONES] knob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Playing Back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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Block Diagrams for REC MODE
For details about the REC MODE function, refer to “Recording” (p. 23).
MIC/GUITAR
+48V
PEAK/SIG
INPUT 1
(MIC)
STEREO
MONO
INPUT 2 OUTPUT
(GUITAR)
A/D OUTPUT
Hi-Z + MUTE D/A
INPUT 3 USB
(AUX) PEAK/SIG
PHONES
AUDIO
A/D IN OUT + D/A
PEAK/SIG
INPUT
MONITOR
ALL INPUTS
+48V
PEAK/SIG
INPUT 1
(MIC)
STEREO
MONO
INPUT 2 OUTPUT
(GUITAR)
A/D + OUTPUT
Hi-Z MUTE D/A
INPUT 3 USB
(AUX) PEAK/SIG
PHONES
AUDIO
A/D + IN OUT + D/A
PEAK/SIG
+ INPUT
MONITOR
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Block Diagrams for REC MODE
LOOP BACK
+48V
PEAK/SIG
INPUT 1
(MIC)
STEREO
MONO
INPUT 2 OUTPUT
(GUITAR)
A/D OUTPUT
Hi-Z + MUTE D/A
INPUT 3 USB
(AUX) PEAK/SIG
PHONES
AUDIO
A/D + + IN OUT + D/A
PEAK/SIG
+ INPUT
MONITOR
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For EU Countries
For China
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For the USA
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Compliance Information Statement
Model Name : UA-33
Type of Equipment : USB Audio Interface
Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S.
Address : 5100 S. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938
Telephone : (323) 890-3700
For EU Countries
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.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.
For Canada
NOTICE
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
AVIS
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
WARNING
This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead.
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