Deutsch English Owner’s Manual Bedienungsanleitung Mode d’emploi Français USB-MIDI INTERFACE
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or 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.
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Welcome to the UX256 Thank you for choosing the Yamaha UX256 USB-MIDI interface. The UX256 is a MIDI interface that features fast data transfer via USB connection and simultaneous playback of up to 256 channels. Connect the UX256 to a computer that has a USB terminal and enjoy the powerful features of digital music. Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly to make the best use of the UX256. After you read this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference. Table of contents UX256 Features .
UX256 Features • 256-channel Simultaneous Playback You can use six MIDI IN/OUT ports and two TO TG ports (equivalent to serial ports on a computer) simultaneously. In this way, you can build a powerful music production environment with 16 MIDI OUT ports (256 channels) and eight MIDI IN ports (128 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. You don’t need to make complicated settings, such as for a driver.
Notes on USB Don’t turn the power to the UX256 on or off, or connect or disconnect a USB cable under any of the following conditions. Otherwise, the computer may lock up or UX256 functions may be disabled: • The computer is checking the device or loading the driver. • The computer is starting or quitting the OS. • The computer is in Save Energy (Sleep) mode. • A MIDI application program is starting up. Also, don’t perform any of the following operations.
Package Contents The UX256 package contains the following items. Check the contents for missing items. • USB-MIDI interface (UX256 main unit) • Power adaptor (PA-3B) (The power adaptor may not be included in the package in some areas.) • CD-ROM (Windows98/Macintosh hybrid CD) • USB cable (approx. 2m) • Owner’s manual (this book) About the included software The included CD-ROM contains the following software (driver).
System Requirements [Windows 98] OS: Windows 98 Computer: CPU: Memory: Hard Disk: USB-supported IBM-PC or compatible computer Pentium 166MHz or higher 32MB or higher 2MB or more of free space NOTE Windows 95 is not supported. [Macintosh] OS: Computer: MacOS 8.5 or higher iMac, USB-supported Power Macintosh G3 or G4 NOTE With some iMac models, you need to install “iMac Update 1.1” provided by Apple Computer. This program improves the USB software.
Parts and Functions Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 Rear panel 4 A ON/STANDBY switch Press this switch to turn the power to the UX256 on or off (standby). 6 7 NOTE Set the HOST SELECT switch of the connected MIDI device to “PC-1” or “Mac” regardless of the computer you are using. Even when the power is off (standby), a small current flows through the unit. If you plan not to use the UX256 for a long period of time, be sure to remove the power adaptor from the AC outlet.
Connection This chapter explains how to connect MIDI devices, such as a tone generator and a MIDI Keyboard, to the UX256. (3) computer TO HOST terminal (2) UX256 (4) MIDI terminal (1) Power adaptor (1) Connecting the included power adaptor power adaptor (PA-3B) AC Outlet UX256 1. Set the ON/STANDBY switch on the UX256 to off (standby). 2. Connect the plug of the power adaptor (PA-3B) to the DC IN jack on the rear panel of the UX256. 3. Connect the power adaptor to the appropriate AC outlet.
Connection (2) Connecting a computer Connect the USB terminal of a computer to the USB terminal of the UX256 using a USB cable. Be sure to turn off the power to the UX256 before making the connection. NOTE For this connection, you do not have to turn off the power to the computer. UX256 computer USB cable (3) Connecting the TO TG terminal to a MIDI device Connect the TO HOST terminal of a MIDI device to the TO TG terminal of the UX256 using an optional serial cable (8-pin Macintosh Peripheral cable).
Connection (5) Connecting USB hubs If you need more USB terminals on the computer to control multiple UX256s simultaneously, you can use USB hubs. As shown in the figure, connect a computer to a USB hub, and the USB hub to multiple UX256s using USB cables. You can connect up to 32 UX256s. UX256 computer UX256 USB hub UX256 UX256 USB hub A USB hub is a device used to expand the number of USB terminals.
Installing the Driver To operate the UX256, you need to install the driver on the computer correctly. USB-MIDI driver is software that transmits MIDI signals back and forth between sequence software and the UX256 via a USB cable. If you are using a Macintosh computer, you also need to install the OMS driver (page 18) as well as the USB-MIDI driver. The installation procedure differs between Windows 98 and Mac OS. Proceed to page 18 for installation instruction for a Macintosh computer.
Installing the Driver Installing the driver on a Windows 98 system • Follow the steps below to install the driver. 1. Start the computer. 2. Make sure that the power to the UX256 is turned off (standby). Connect the USB terminal of the computer or the USB hub to the USB terminal of the UX256 using the included USB cable. 3. Turn on the power to the UX256. The system displays the “Add New Hardware Wizard.” 4. Click [Next]. The system displays a screen that enables you to select search method.
Installing the Driver 5. Check the radio button to the left of “Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended).” The system displays a screen that enables you to select a location in which to install the driver. 6. Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. After making sure that the system recognizes the CD-ROM, check the “CD-ROM drive” box and uncheck all other items. Click [Next]. NOTE The system may ask you to insert a Windows CD while it checks for the driver.
Installing the Driver 8. When installation is complete, the following screen appears. Click [Finish]. NOTE Some computers may take about ten seconds to show this screen after installation is complete. The driver has been installed. • Checking the installation Follow the steps below to make sure the driver has been installed correctly. 1. Double-click “System” in the Control Panel to open the System Properties window. 2.
Installing the Driver • Selecting the destination for the MIDI signal output This section explains how to set up the UX256 for use with Media Player (included in Windows 98) or an equivalent program. For information on setting up your sequence software, refer to the owner’s manual for the software. 1. Click “Multimedia” in the Control Panel to open the Multimedia Properties window. 2. Click the “MIDI” tab and check to see if “Yamaha USB OUT xx-yy” is listed.
Installing the Driver Installing the driver on a Macintosh system First install OMS before you install the driver. Also, after installing the driver, you will need to set up OMS (page 20). (1) 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 the CD-ROM icon and double-click the “Install OMS 2.3.6” icon in the “OMS” folder. Follow the instructions on the screen to install OMS.
Installing the Driver 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. NOTE This box usually displays the start-up disk as the destination. 5. Click the [Install] button. The system displays the following message: “This installation requires your computer to restart after installing this software.
Installing the Driver (3) Setting up the OMS driver 1. Start the computer. 2. Make sure that the power to the UX256 is turned off (standby). Then connect the USB terminal of the computer or the USB hub to the USB terminal of the UX256. 3. Turn on the power to the UX256. Make sure the red POWER LED and green USB LED on the UX256 light up steadily. 4. Open the “OMS Applications” folder in the “Opcode” folder installed on the hard disk, and double-click the “OMS Setup” icon to start the setup program. 5.
Installing the Driver 7. Click [OK]. The system displays the “OMS Driver Search” dialog box. Remove the check from the “Modem” and “Printer” check boxes, and click [Search]. 8. After the search operation is complete, make sure that “USB-MIDI 1” is listed in the “OMS Driver Setup” dialog, then click [OK]. NOTE • If the UX256 is not detected correctly, “USB-MIDI 1” does not appear. Check the cable connection and repeat the procedure from the beginning.
Installing the Driver 9. Make sure that “USB-MIDI 1” and multiple Port numbers are listed in the “OMS MIDI Device Setup” dialog. Check all Ports 1-16 check boxes. 10. Click [OK]. 11. The system displays a dialog box that enables you to save the setup file. Enter the file name and click [Save].
Installing the Driver 12. After you save the file, the system displays the following window. The setting is complete if “ ” mark appears before the file name. 13. You can also improve the setup view by changing the name and icon for each port. For more information, refer to the included “OMS_2.3_Mac.pdf.” The driver installation and OMS setup is now complete. • Using 2 or more UX256s First connect multiple UX256s, then proceed to the OMS setup procedure (page 20).
Changing the driver setting (MIDI Patch Screen) You can change the assignment of I/O connectors on the UX256 and port numbers selected from the computer. Sequence software transmits and receives MIDI signals to and from the UX256 via the driver (page 13). The UX256 is equipped with six MIDI IN/OUT terminals and two TO TG terminals. You specify the I/O ports of the UX256 to control from the computer’s sequence software.
Changing the driver setting (MIDI Patch Screen) • Starting the MIDI Patch screen The start-up method and the MIDI Patch screen differs slightly between the Windows 98 and Macintosh system. However, the basic operation of the screen is the same. The following section explains how to operate the MIDI Patch screen in Windows 98. [Windows 98] 1. Double-click “Control Panel” in the “My Computer” folder. 2. Double-click “MIDI-USB Driver” to display the screen.
Changing the driver setting (MIDI Patch Screen) • Changing the device number If you are using multiple UX256s, 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. NOTE If you are using a Macintosh computer, the device number is assigned sequentially, such as “USB1,” “USB2,” etc., as the Device Name.
Changing the driver setting (MIDI Patch Screen) • Changing the connection during playback (PC OUT → MIDI OUT) You can change the I/O assignment of the computer’s output port and the UX256’s output port. The left column shows the computer’s output ports (OUT 1-16), and the top column shows the UX256’s output ports (1-16). With the default settings, ports with the same number are connected to each other. However, you can change this setting by checking the check boxes.
Changing the driver setting (MIDI Patch Screen) • Changing the connection during recording (MIDI IN → PC IN) You can change the I/O assignment of the computer’s input port and the UX256’s input port. The left column shows the computer’s input ports (IN 1-8), and the top column shows the UX256’s input ports (1-8). With the default settings, ports with the same number are connected to each other. However, you can change this setting by checking the check boxes.
Changing the driver setting (MIDI Patch Screen) • THRU output of MIDI signals (MIDI IN → MIDI OUT) You can route MIDI signals received at the input port(s) of the UX256 directly to the output port(s) of the UX256 (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 UX256’s output ports (1-16), and the top column shows the UX256’s input ports (1-8).
Troubleshooting (FAQ) ■ The driver cannot be installed. • Is the USB cable connected correctly? → Check the USB cable connection. (pages 11 and 12) → Disconnect the USB cable, then connect it again. • [Windows 98] Is the USB function enabled on your computer? → When you connect the UX256 to the computer for the first time, if the “Add New Hardware Wizard” (page 14) does not appear, the USB function on the computer may be disabled. Perform the following steps. 1.
Troubleshooting (FAQ) ■ Playback response is delayed. • Does your computer satisfy the system requirements? (page 8) • Is any other application or device driver running? • [Macintosh] → Turn off virtual memory. → Disable AppleTalk. ■ Cannot suspend or resume the computer correctly. • Do not suspend the computer while the MIDI application is running. ■ How can I remove or re-install the driver? • [Windows 98] 1.
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions.
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