Roland UA-4FX2 User manual

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Owner’s Manual
UA-4FX2
Before using this unit, carefully read“USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 16) and“IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 17). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will
be available for immediate reference.
Copyright © 2017 ROLAND CORPORATION
Contents of the Package
5UA-4FX2
5Owner’s Manual (this document)
5USB cable
Installing the Driver
* Do not use a micro USB cable that is designed only for charging a device. Charge-only cables cannot transmit data.
Windows 10 Users
1. Use the included USB cable to connect the UA-4FX2 to your computer.
The driver is installed automatically.
Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 Users
NOTE
Don’t connect the UA-4FX2 to your computer before installing the driver.
If you’ve already connected the UA-4FX2, temporarily disconnect it.
When the screen indicates“Ready to install the driver. ---,” connect the UA-4FX2.
1. Start up Windows with all USB cables disconnected other than the cables of your keyboard and mouse.
2. Download the driver from the following URL.
&http://roland.cm/ua4fx2
3. Before you begin installation, close all applications.
4. Unpack the downloaded Zip le, and double-click “Setup.”
5. If a user account control conrmation screen appears, click [Yes].
6. In the dialog box that indicates“UA-4FX2 Driver will be installed on your computer. ---,” click [Next].
* If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message.
7. To begin installation, click [Next].
8. If a Windows security dialog box appears, click [Install].
9. Note the dialog box that indicates “Ready to install the driver. ---”
* If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message.
10. Use the included USB cable to connect the UA-4FX2 to your computer.
The driver is installed automatically.
11. In the dialog box that indicates“Installation has been completed.”, click [Close].
12. If the “System Settings Change”dialog box appears, click [Yes] and restart Windows.

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Mac Users
NOTE
Don’t connect the UA-4FX2 to your computer before installing the driver.
If you’ve already connected the UA-4FX2, temporarily disconnect it.
Connect the UA-4FX2 after driver installation is completed.
1. Start up your Mac with all USB cables disconnected other than the cables of your keyboard and mouse.
2. Download the driver from the following URL.
&http://roland.cm/ua4fx2
3. Before you begin installation, close all applications.
4. Unpack the downloaded le, and double-click “UA4FX2_USBDriver.”
5. In the dialog box that says “This package checks whether the software can be installed. ---” click [Continue].
* If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message.
6. In the dialog box“Welcome to the UA-4FX2 Driver Installer,” click [Continue].
7. To begin installation, click [Install].
* If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message.
8. When the installation is completed, click [Restart] to restart your computer.
9. Use the included USB cable to connect the UA-4FX2 to your Mac.
Checking That You Hear Sound
1. Connect headphones or amplied speakers.
Windows Users
2. Open “Control Panel,” click [Hardware and Sound], and then click [Sound].
If the “View” is [Large Icons] or [Small Icons], double-click [Sound].
3. Click the [Playback] tab, click the UA-4FX2’s [OUT], and then click the [Set Default] button.
4. Right-click the UA-4FX2’s “OUT,” and click [Test] to verify that you hear sound.
5. Click [OK].
Mac Users
2. Open “System Preferences,” and click the [Sound] icon.
3. Click the [Output] tab, and click [UA-4FX2].
4. Click the [Sound Eects] tab, and click the [Output Volume] slider to check the sound.
5. Close “System Preferences.”

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Panel Descriptions
Left side
MIC/GUITAR jack
Connect a mic or guitar here. Use the [MIC/GUITAR] knob
to adjust the volume.
Phantom power is not supplied.
MIC jack (XLR type)
This is an analog audio input jack that provides a mic
preamp. Both balanced and unbalanced connections are
supported.
Condenser mic Turn the [PHANTOM] switch on.
Input rating: -50– -18 dBu
Dynamic mic The [PHANTOM] switch must be o.
Input rating: -56– -24 dBu
* Pin assignment of MIC jack (XLR type)
1: GND
2: HOT
3: COLD
※ 入力端子の場合
1: GND 2: HOT
3: COLD
※ 出力端子の場合
TIP: HOT
RING: COLD
SLEEVE: GND
PHONES/HEADSET jack
Connect headphones or earphones (headsets) that are
compatible with four-conductor mic inputs.
Use the [MIC/GUITAR] knob to adjust the mic volume of
the headset.
LINE IN jack
The audio signal from an audio device or MIDI sound
module can be input here. Use a stereo mini-type cable to
make this connection.
Use the [LINE IN] knob to adjust the volume of the audio
signal.
Right side
[PHANTOM] switch
This turns on/o the phantom power that is supplied to
the MIC jack (XLR type).
You must leave this switch turned o unless a condenser
mic that requires phantom power is connected. Supplying
phantom power to a dynamic mic or an audio playback
device will cause malfunctions.
For details on the specications of your mic, refer to the
owner’s manual of your mic.
(The UA-4FX2’s phantom power supply: DC48 V, 6 mA Max)
[MIC/GUITAR] switch
Set this to “MIC” if you’re using a mic, or to“GUITAR”if
you’re using a guitar.
* Before changing the setting of this switch, minimize the
volume of the connected device.
USB port
Use the included USB cable to connect this to your
computer so that audio signals can be sent and received.

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Top
USB indicator
This is lit if the UA-4FX2 is connected to your computer via
a USB cable.
[MIC/GUITAR] knob
This adjusts the volume that is input to the MIC jack
(XLR type), the PHONES/HEADSET jack, or the MIC/GUITAR
jack.
* If you’re not using a guitar or mic, set this knob to the
minimum position.
[LINE IN] knob
This adjusts the volume that is input to the LINE IN jack.
LEVEL indicator
These LEDs light according to the level of the signal that is
input via the input jacks or output via the output jacks. If
a signal is being input, these operate as an input indicator.
When a certain time has elapsed after the input has
ended, they change to operating as an output indicator.
When operating as an input indicator:
The LEDs light red immediately before (-2 dB) the sound
distorts. Adjust the [MIC/GUITAR] knob or [LINE IN] knob
so that the indicator does not light red.
When operating as an output indicator:
The LEDs indicate the volume that is output from the LINE
OUT L and R jacks.
[LOOP-BACK] button
If you press this to make it light, the audio that is input to
the UA-4FX2 from your computer via USB is returned back
to the computer.
[ON AIR] button
Press this to make it light if you want the signal from the
input jacks to be output to the output jacks and to your
computer.
Press this to make it go dark if you don’t want the audio
input signal to be output, such as when you’re taking a
break from broadcasting.
[OUTPUT] knob
This adjusts the volume that is output from the PHONES/
HEADSET jack and the LINE OUT L and R jacks.
* When connecting the USB cable, set this knob to the
minimum position.
[ADVANCED EFFECT] button
If you want to apply an eect, press this button to make it
light.
[SELECT] button
This button switches the type of eect.
For details, refer to “Applying an Eect.”
TUBE SIMULATOR indicator
This is lit if an eect that simulates a vacuum tube amp is
applied.
It simulates the fat and warm sound that is distinctive of a
vacuum tube. [EFFECT] knobs
This adjusts the depth of the eect. The parameter that
can be controlled diers according to the eect type.
For details, refer to “Applying an Eect.”
Rear
LINE OUTPUT L, R jacks
Connect these jacks to amplied speakers, or to a stereo
set or other audio device.
Use the [OUTPUT] knob to adjust the volume that is
output from these jacks.

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Specifying the Input/Output Device in Your Computer Software
Make settings in your computer software so that you can play back and record audio. For details on how to make these settings, refer to the owner’s
manual of the software you’re using.
Audio input/output device
Windows Mac
Audio output device OUT (UA-4FX2) UA-4FX2
Audio input device IN (UA-4FX2) UA-4FX2
Connecting Input Devices
Here we explain basic ways to connect input devices to the UA-4FX2.
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn o all the units before making any connections.
* If you use a mic, acoustic feedback (a whine or howl) might occur depending on the position of the mic and speaker. If this occurs, try the following
actions.
1. Change the angle of the mic
2. Move the mic away from the speaker
3. Lower the volume
NOTE
5When you connect the UA-4FX2 to your computer, sound is no longer output from the speakers of your computer. Connect your headphones or
audio playback system (external monitors) to the UA-4FX2.
5If you want to play sound through the speakers of the computer, disconnect the UA-4FX2 from the computer.
5In order to record on the computer, you’ll need DAW software.
Connecting a Mic
1 2 If you connect a mic to the MIC jack (XLR type), set the “PHANTOM”
switch appropriately for the type of mic.
Condenser mic “ON”
Dynamic mic “OFF”
3Connect your mic.
4Adjust the volume.