Yamaha UX16 User manual

Owner's Manual

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 power or connecting cords
of any kind. The use of an extension cord is not
recommended! If you must use an extension
cord, the minimum wire size for a 25' cord (or
less) is 18 AWG. NOTE: The smaller the AWG
number, the larger the current handling capacity.
For longer extension cords, consult a local
electrician.
This product should be used only with the
components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand
that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc.,
is used, please observe all safety markings and
instructions that accompany the accessory
product.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO
CHANGE:
The information contained in this manual is
believed to be correct at the time of printing.
However, Yamaha reserves the right to change
or modify any of the specifications without notice
or obligation to update existing units.
Do not attempt to service this product beyond
that described in the user-maintenance
instructions. All other servicing should be
referred to qualified service personnel.
This product, either alone or in combination with
an amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may
be capable of producing sound levels that could
cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate
for long periods of time at a high volume level or
at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience
any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you
should consult an audiologist. IMPORTANT: The
louder the sound, the shorter the time period
before damage occurs.
Some Yamaha products may have benches and/
or accessory mounting fixtures that are either
supplied with the product or as optional
accessories. Some of these items are designed
to be dealer assembled or installed. Please
make sure that benches are stable and any
optional fixtures (where applicable) are well
secured BEFORE using. Benches supplied by
Yamaha are designed for seating only. No other
uses are recommended.
NOTICE:
Service charges incurred due to a lack of
knowledge relating to how a function or effect
works (when the unit is operating as designed)
are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty,
and are therefore the owners responsibility.
Please study this manual carefully and consult
your dealer before requesting service.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:
Yamaha strives to produce products that are
both user safe and environmentally friendly. We
sincerely believe that our products and the
production methods used to produce them, meet
these goals. In keeping with both the letter and
the spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of
the following:
Disposal Notice:
Should this product become damaged beyond
repair, or for some reason its useful life is
considered to be at an end, please observe all
local, state, and federal regulations that relate to
the disposal of products that contain lead,
batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable to
assist you, please contact Yamaha directly.
NAME PLATE LOCATION:
The name plate is located on the bottom of the
product. The model number, serial number,
power requirements, etc., are located on this
plate. You should record the model number,
serial number, and the date of purchase in the
spaces provided below and retain this manual as
a permanent record of your purchase.
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PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical
shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
•Check the USB terminal periodically and remove any dirt or
dust which may have accumulated on it.
•Do not place the cable near heat sources such as heaters or
radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage
the cable, place heavy objects on it, or place it in a position
where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it.
•Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the
internal parts or modify them in any way. The instrument con-
tains no user-serviceable parts. If it should appear to be mal-
functioning, discontinue use immediately and have it
inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
•Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in
damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing
liquids which might spill into any openings.
•Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
•Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit.
A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.
•If the USB cable becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a
sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any
unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it,
disconnect the USB terminal, and have the instrument
inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage
to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
•Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations,
or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a
heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of
panel disfiguration or damage to the internal components.
•Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo
equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. Other-
wise, the instrument, TV, or radio may generate noise.
•Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it
might accidentally fall over.
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables.
•Before connecting the instrument to other electronic compo-
nents, turn off the power for all components without computer.
Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all
volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the volumes of
all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise
the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the
desired listening level.
•When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not
use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-
impregnated wiping cloths.
•Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument,
since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.
•Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the
instrument, and do not use excessive force on the connectors.
Always unplug the UX16 from a computer or turn off the computer to turn off the UX16 when the UX16 is not
in use.
Cables
Do not open
Water warning
Fire warning
If you notice any abnormality
Location
Connections
Maintenance
Handling caution
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument,
or data that is lost or destroyed.
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Welcome to the UX16
Thank you for choosing the Yamaha 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 UX16.
After you read this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference.
Table of Contents
UX16 Features.................................................................................. 5
Package Contents............................................................................. 6
Parts and Functions .......................................................................... 7
Installing the Driver .......................................................................... 8
Connections................................................................................... 16
Changing the driver setting (MIDI Patch Screen)............................ 17
Uninstalling the USB-MIDI Driver.................................................... 20
System Requirements ..................................................................... 22
Specifications ................................................................................. 22
Troubleshooting (FAQ)................................................................... 23
• The contents of this Owner’s Manual and the copyrights thereof are under
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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
require a power adaptor.
● Indicators show the operating status
The indicators of USB and MIDI IN/OUT make it easy to verify operation.
● Connect multiple units to expand your system
You can easily expand the number of ports by using a USB hub to connect
multiple UX16 units.
A maximum of 16 units can be connected, but this will depend on your system.
● Supports Windows and Macintosh
The UX16 supports Windows 2000/XP/Vista and Mac OS X 10.4 through Mac OS
X 10.5.
Notes on USB
When connecting the UX16 to the USB terminal of your computer, you must
observe the following points.
If you fail to observe these points, your computer may freeze (hang up), or the
UX16 may stop working.
If your computer or the UX16 stops working, power-off your computer and start it
up again.
• Before you connect the UX16 to the USB terminal of your computer,
you must disable power conservation mode (suspend/sleep/standby,
etc.) on your computer.
• You must do the following before you connect or disconnect the USB
cable.
→ Close all applications.
→ Make sure that data is not being transmitted from the UX16.
• You must leave an interval of at least six seconds between plugging
and unplugging the USB cable.
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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).
• USB-MIDI driver (Yamaha USB-MIDI Driver)
This driver is required for operating the UX16.
For details on installation, refer to the following.
If you’re using Windows: see page 8
If you’re using Macintosh: see page 13
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Parts and Functions
1
USB indicator
This indicator will light when the
USB cable is connected and the
driver on your computer begins
to operate.
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
messages from your keyboard or
other MIDI device. Connect it to
the MIDI OUT terminal of your
MIDI device.
5
MIDI OUT cable
This cable transmits MIDI
messages to your tone generator
or other MIDI device. Connect it
to the MIDI IN terminal of your
MIDI device.
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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.
Windows 2000 users → See page 8.
Windows XP users → See page 9.
Windows Vista users → See page 10.
Mac OS X users → See page 13.
Windows users:
● Installing the USB-MIDI Driver on a Windows 2000 Computer
Do not connect the UX16 to your computer until you are instructed to do so in the
following procedure.
You must log into Windows as the Administrator (using the computer’s administrator
account) to install the USB-MIDI driver.
1. Insert the CD-ROM included in the package into the CD-ROM drive on your
computer.
The system displays the UX16 Driver Installation Utility panel.
If the system does not display the UX16 Driver Installation Utility panel, double-click
“My Computer,” then right-click the CD-ROM drive icon. The system displays a pop-up
menu. Select [Open] from the pop-up menu, then double-click the “Start_E.exe” file.
2. Click [Install].
3. Connect the UX16 to the computer.
The system automatically launches the Found New Hardware Wizard.
Some computers may take a while to display the Wizard window.
Click [Next].
USB cable UX16
Sequence
software
Driver
Computer
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4. Select the radio button for “Search for a suitable driver for my device [recom-
mended],” then click [Next].
If the Wizard panel informs you that “The software you are about to install does not
contain a Microsoft digital signature,” click [Yes].
5. Check the “CD-ROM drives” check box, deselect all other check boxes, then
click [Next].
If the system prompts you to insert the Windows CD-ROM during detection of the drivers,
point to the “USBdrv2k_” folder (e.g., D:\USBdrv2k_\) and continue the installation.
6. Deselect the “Install one of the other drivers,” then click [Next].
When the installation is complete, the Wizard displays “Completing the Found
New Hardware Wizard.”
7. Click [Finish].
Some computers may take a while to display the Wizard window.
8. Restart the computer.
The USB-MIDI driver installation is complete.
● Installing the USB-MIDI Driver on a Windows XP Computer
Do not connect the UX16 to your computer until you are instructed to do so in the
following procedure.
You must log into Windows as the Administrator (using the computer’s administrator
account) to install the USB-MIDI driver.
1. Insert the CD-ROM included in the package into the CD-ROM drive on your
computer.
The system displays the UX16 Driver Installation Utility panel.
If the system does not display the UX16 Driver Installation Utility panel, double-click
“My Computer,” then right-click the CD-ROM drive icon. The system displays a pop-up
menu. Select [Open] from the pop-up menu, then double-click the “Start_E.exe” file.
2. Click [Install].
3. Connect the UX16 to the computer.
The system automatically launches the Found New Hardware Wizard.
Some computers may take a while to display the Wizard window.
If the Wizard window prompts you to specify whether or not to connect to Windows
Update, select the radio button for “No, not this time,” then click [Next].
4. Select the radio button for “Install the software automatically (recommended),”
then click [Next].
If during the installation the system displays “...has not passed Windows Logo testing
to verify its compatibility with Windows XP,” click [Continue Anyway].
When the installation is complete, the Wizard displays “Completing the Found
New Hardware Wizard.”
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5. Click [Finish].
Some computers may take a while to display the Wizard window.
6. Restart the computer.
The USB-MIDI driver installation is complete.
● Installing the USB-MIDI Driver on a Windows Vista Com-
puter
Do not connect the UX16 to your computer until you are instructed to do so in the
following instructions.
You must log into Windows as the Administrator (using the computer’s administrator
account) to install the USB-MIDI driver.
1. Insert the CD-ROM included in the package into the CD-ROM drive on your
computer.
2. The system displays the UX16 Driver Installation Utility panel.
Click [Install].
If the system does not display the UX16 Driver Installation Utility panel, select “Start”
→“Computer,” then right-click the CD-ROM drive icon. Following this, a pop-up menu
appears. Select [Open] from the pop-up menu, then double-click the “Start_E.exe” file.
3. Connect the UX16 to the computer.
The system automatically launches the Found New Hardware Wizard.
Some computers may take a while to display the Wizard window.
4. Click “Locate and install driver software (recommended).”
If the “User Account Control” window appears after clicking “Locate and install driver
software (recommended),” click [Continue].
5. Click “Don’t search online.”
Depending on your computer OS setting, this message may not appear.
6. Click “Browse my computer for driver software (advanced).”
7. Click [Browse] to specify the search location.
8. Select the CD-ROM drive that contains the CD-ROM included with the pack-
age, and the installation starts.
Select the drive, then click “OK.” When the previous window appears again,
check “Include subfolders,” then click “Next” to start installation.
Depending on the setting of your computer, the alert message below may appear
during the installation process for security purposes. Confirm this software is authored
by Yamaha Corporation then click [Install].
9. When a message appears indicating that the driver has been successfully
installed, click [Finish].
On some computers, it may take a few minutes before this screen appears.
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The USB-MIDI driver installation is complete.
1. Is the USB indicator lit?
If the driver is installed correctly, the USB 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 17). The MIDI OUT indicator will light when MIDI messages pass
through the cable.
3. Does the MIDI IN indicator blink?
Use the MIDI IN cable to connect your MIDI keyboard etc., and play it. The
MIDI IN indicator will light when MIDI messages pass through the cable.
● Using two or more UX16s
Follow the steps below to connect two or more UX16s.
1. Start up your computer.
2. Connect the USB cable to the USB terminal of your computer (or USB hub).
3. If you’re using Windows 2000/XP, you’ll need to install the driver again. If
you’re using Windows Vista, you don’t need to install the driver again.
When you turn on the power to connected multiple UX16s, the device number is
assigned, starting with 0, to the units in the order in which you turn on the power. If
Checking operation
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you turn on the power to all units simultaneously, the device number is assigned
based on the order of the port numbers of the USB hub. However, this order may
change depending on the hub.
Use a USB hub that obtains its power from a power adaptor. Operation may be
unstable with a bus-powered USB hub.
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Mac OS X users:
1. Start up your computer, and log in using a user account that has administrative
privileges.
To see whether you have administrative privileges, check the “Users (Accounts)” item
in “System Preference.”
2. Insert the included CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
The CD-ROM icon appears on the desktop.
3. Double-click the CD-ROM icon to open it. Then open the “Mac OS X” folder
and double-click the “YAMAHA USB-MIDI V1.**.mpkg” icon located within it.
(** indicates the version number.)
The “Authenticate” window opens, asking you to enter the password.
If you are not asked for a password, click the (lock) icon.
4. Enter the password for the user with administrative rights. If no password has
been specified, simply click [OK].
5. The screen indicates “Welcome to the YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver Installer.” Click
[Continue].
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6. In “Select a Destination,” select the location in which the driver will be installed.
Then click [Continue].
The screen may indicate “Installing this software requires 100MB of disk space,” but
the actual disk space required is as described in the system requirements (page 22).
7. The screen indicates “Click install to perform a basic installation of this software
package.” Click [Install].
If the software has already been installed, the [Install] button will be displayed as the
[Upgrade] button.
8. Verify that the screen indicates “The software was successfully installed,” and
click [Close].
Driver installation is now complete.
You will be able to see that the driver and MIDI Patch Screen are installed in
the following locations.
•“Library”: “Audio” : “MIDI Drivers”: “YAMAHA-USBMIDIDriver.plugin” (USB-
MIDI Driver)
•“Library”: “PreferencePanes”: “YAMAHA-USBMIDIPatch.prefPane” (MIDI
Patch Screen)
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1. Is the USB indicator lit?
If the USB-MIDI driver is installed correctly, the USB 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 17). The MIDI OUT indicator will
light when MIDI messages pass through the cable.
3. Does the MIDI IN indicator blink?
Use the MIDI IN cable to connect your MIDI keyboard etc., and play it. The
MIDI IN indicator will light when MIDI messages pass through the cable.
● Using two or more UX16s
Use a USB hub that obtains its power from a power adaptor. Operation may be
unstable with a bus-powered USB hub.
Checking operation
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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
Turn off the power of your MIDI devices before connecting them. Connect
the MIDI OUT cable of the UX16 to the MIDI IN terminal of your MIDI
device, and connect the MIDI IN cable to the MIDI OUT terminal of your
MIDI device.
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on installing the driver.
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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 MIDI Patch screen on a Windows
Vista.
[Windows]
1. Select “Start”→“Control Panel.”
2. Double-click “Yamaha USB-MIDI Driver” icon to display the screen.
[Mac OS X]
Select “System Preferences” from the Apple menu, then select “YAMAHA USB-
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● 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 name is assigned as follows:
• Mac OS X: “YAMAHA UX16”, “YAMAHA UX16 2”, etc.
● Checking the signal path
To see if the MIDI device is connected correctly, you can try transmitting MIDI
signals.
•Note Off Message
When you click [Send All Note OFF], a MIDI All Note Off message will be sent
to the UX16.
•Note On Message
When you click [Send All Note On], a MIDI All Note On message will be sent
to the UX16.
● Changing connections during playback (PC OUT→MIDI OUT)
The left column shows the computer’s output port (OUT 1), and the top column
shows the UX16’s output port (1). If you remove the check box, a MIDI signal
from the computer to a MIDI device does not flow.
● Changing connections during recording (MIDI IN→PC IN)
The left column shows the computer’s input port (IN 1), and the top column
shows the UX16’s input port (1). If you remove the check box, a MIDI signal from
a MIDI device to the computer does not flow.
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● 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 ports (1), and the top column shows
the UX16’s input port (1). To enable this function, check the “Thru ON/OFF”
check box in the lower right corner of the screen.
For Windows 2000/XP and Macintosh computers, this function is valid only when the
MIDI Patch screen or sequence software is using the UX16.
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Uninstalling the USB-MIDI Driver
To uninstall the USB-MIDI driver from your computer, follow the procedure
outlined below.
For Windows
1. Disconnect all USB devices from the computer except for the mouse and com-
puter keyboard.
2. Start the computer and use the “Administrator” account to log on Windows.
Close all applications and windows that are open.
3. Insert the CD-ROM (included in the package) into the CD-ROM drive on your
computer.
4. The system displays the UX16 Driver Installation Utility panel.
Click [EXIT].
If the system does not display the UX16 Driver Installation Utility panel, go on to the
next step.
5. Select [Start] [My Computer] (for Windows XP), or select [My Computer] (for
Windows 2000), or select [Start] [Computer] (for Windows Vista).
6. Right-click the CD-ROM icon and select “Open” from the pop-up menu.
7. Open the following folder (according to your particular operating system).
8. Double-click “uninstall.exe.”
Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the driver.
When using a 64-bit OS, click “uninstall_x64.exe.” from the “USBdrvVista_” folder.
If the “User Account Control” window appears, click [Continue].
9. Follow the on-screen instructions to restart the computer.
OS Folder
Windows 2000 usbdrv2k_\uninstall
Windows XP Professional / Home Edition usbdrv2k_\uninstall
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition USBdrvVista_\uninstall
Windows Vista USBdrvVista_\uninstall
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