Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit FA-101 du fabricant Edirol
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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 the proper operation of the unit.
2 IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: BROWN: As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the c.
3 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. ................................................................................................ 002d • Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit or its AC adaptor.
4 012b • Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as lis.
5 IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply 301 • Do not connect this unit to same electri.
6 Handling CD-ROMs 801 • Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM discs may not be read properly.
7 Contents Contents of the package ......................................................... 8 Front and rear panel ................................................................ 9 Front panel ........................................................
8 Contents of the package ■ FA-101 fig.FA-101 ■ AC adaptor This is the dedicated AC adaptor for the FA-101. Use only the supplied AC adaptor. ■ FireWire (IEEE 1394) cables (one 6-pin ↔ 6-pin c.
9 Front and rear panel fig.front fig.jack-type 1. Combo input jacks These are analog audio input jacks with mic preamps. They accommodate either XLR or phone plugs, allowing you to connect a variety of equipment. Either balanced or unbalanced signals may be connected.
10 Front and rear panel fig.front 4. Input/output level indicators These LEDs light according to the level of the signals that are being input via the combo input jacks (1) and WAVE OUT 1/2 (in the case of WDM, OUTPUT 1 ➔ see p. 22). (see block diagram ➔ front cover) To adjust the input level, stop playback of the sound from your computer.
11 Front and rear panel 9. Sample rate select switch This specifies the sampling frequency at which audio data will be recorded and played back. In order to get this setting to take effect, you must exit all of your software, then cycle the power to the FA-101 (switch it off, then back on again).
12 Front and rear panel fig.rear 17. Power switch Used to switch the power on (DC IN) or off (OFF), and for switching to bus power (BUS). fig.power-sw BUS Bus power can be used if the FA-101 is connected to your computer via a FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable.
13 Front and rear panel 20. Grounding terminal Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup, you may experience a discomforting sensation, or perceive that the surface feels gritty to the touch when you touch this device, microphones connected to it, or the metal portions of other objects, such as guitars.
14 Installing the driver (Macintosh) 1 With the FA-101 disconnected, start up your Macintosh. 2 Use a FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable to connect the FA-101 to your Macintosh. 1. With the FA-101’s power switch off, connect the power cord to it. 2. Plug the AC adaptor cable into an AC outlet.
15 Installing the driver (Macintosh) * Depending on the model of Macintosh you are using, starting up the Macintosh when the FA-101 is connected may cause operation to become unstable.
16 Installing the driver (Macintosh) Now, let’s play back the sample data to verify that the connections and settings are correct. We will use iTunes to play back the sample data provided on the included CD- ROM. Before you continue, connect headphones or monitor speakers to the FA-101 as described in “Basic connections” (p.
17 Installing the driver (Windows) What is a driver? A driver is software that allows data to be transferred between the FA-101 and application software running on your computer when the FA-101 is connected to your computer via a FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable.
18 Installing the driver (Windows) 8 From the Windows start menu, choose “Run...” The “Run” dialog box will appear. 9 Input the name into the dialog box as shown, and click [OK] . fig.win-run (Drive name): DriverXP_ENGsetup.exe * The drive name is “D:” in the example shown here, but this may be different on your system.
19 Installing the driver (Windows) 14 A dialog box entitled “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard” appears. Click [Finish] . Once again, the “Found New Hardware” message appears near the taskbar. Please wait. 15 A dialog box entitled Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard appears.
20 Installing the driver (Windows) Next, you need to set your computer so priority is given to background services, which will help to assure that audio and MIDI processing occur smoothly. ( ➔ “Giving priority to background services” (p. 21)) If you changed the “Driver Signing Options” setting (p.
21 Installing the driver (Windows) Crackling may occur in the sound if you omit making this setting. To ensure that audio and MIDI are processed smoothly, make the setting as follows. 1 Open the System Properties dialog box. 1. From the Windows start menu, choose Control Panel .
22 Installing the driver (Windows) In order to get the best performance from the software you are using, you must choose the correct device settings. The FA-101’s audio driver supports WDM and ASIO 2.0. Audio devices Note 1: Refer to “How WDM ports correspond to FA-101 output jacks” (p.
23 Installing the driver (Windows) If you will be using the Windows Media Player application with the FA-101, specify the input/output devices as follows. The method in which you make device settings will depend on the software you are using. For details, refer to the owner’s manual for your software.
24 Installing the driver (Windows) Now, let’s play back the sample data to verify that the connections and settings are correct. We will use standard Windows functionality to play back the sample data provided on the included CD-ROM.
25 Basic connections and settings This section explains basic connections and data flow for the FA-101. Refer to the block diagram printed on the front cover of the manual as you read this section.
26 Basic connections and settings Here’s how to make connections and settings to let you sing or play your guitar while listening to audio data on your computer, and record just the vocal or guitar into your sequencer. fig.mic-guitar Connections The sound of the mic connected to INPUT 1 will be recorded in your computer as the left (L) channel.
27 Basic connections and settings Input sensitivity knob Use the input sensitivity knob to adjust the input level. For the best audio quality, raise the level until it is as high as you can get it without causing the input level indicator to light in red.
28 Basic connections and settings fig.digital Connections Connect your digital device to the digital input connector. Sample rate select switch Set this to match the sample rate of your digital playback device and the sample rate of your recording software.
29 Basic connections and settings fig.send-return Connections Connect output jacks 3–8 to your external mixer or other device. Connect the outputs of your external mixer or other device to input jacks 3–6. Connect the outputs of your synthesizer or other device to input jacks 7–8.
30 Software settings You will need to make audio and MIDI device settings for the software you’re using. Here are some examples for typical software applications.
31 Software settings fig.sonar-2.eps 8. Click the Drivers tab. In the lists of Input Drivers and Output Drivers , click the following devices to highlight them (white characters on blue background), and un-highlight all other devices.
32 Software settings In this example we are using Digital Performer 4.12. fig.digiperf.eps 1. Power up the FA-101, and then start up Digital Performer. 2. From Digital Performer’s Setup menu, choose Audio System , and verify that MOTU Audio System is checked.
33 Software settings In this example we are using the Macintosh version of Cubase SX/SL. 1. Power up the FA-101, and then start up Cubase. 2. From the Devices menu, choose Device Setup to open the Device Setup dialog box. 3. In the Devices list at the left side of the dialog box, choose VST Multitrack .
34 Software settings Here is an example using Logic Platinum 6. 1. Power up the FA-101, and then start up Logic. 2. From the Logic Platinum menu, choose Preferences - Audio Hardware & Driver to open the Preferences dialog box. 3. In the Core Audio section, set Driver to EDIROL FA-101 .
35 Software settings There is no FA-101 Driver Settings dialog box on Macintosh. Make settings from within your software. You can adjust the audio latency by changing the FA-101 driver settings. Decreasing the buffer size will shorten the latency. Increasing the buffer size may eliminate problems such as clicks or pops in the sound.
36 Software settings If you still experience clicks or pops even though you have specified the largest buffer size, check Use Maximum Buffer Setting . If this item is checked, the slider and the settings of the WDM and ASIO items will be ignored, and an even larger buffer size will be used.
37 Troubleshooting If you experience problems, read this chapter first/ It contains tips for solving most problems. You attempted to install as described in “Installing the driver,” but did not succeed. Install the FA-101 driver once again as described in “Installing the driver (Windows)” (p.
38 Troubleshooting Does your computer or FireWire (IEEE 1394) repeater hub have a sufficient power supply? If you are using bus power, the FA-101 cannot be connected if insufficient power is being supplied to it. Check whether the following cases might apply.
39 Troubleshooting Are the volume controls of the FA-101 set appropriately? Adjust the headphone volume knob and direct monitor volume of the FA-101’s front panel.
40 Troubleshooting Are the input sensitivity knobs and direct monitor volume knob set appropriately? Turn the knobs toward the right to adjust the volume. Is the headphone volume knob raised appropriately? Turn the knob toward the right to adjust the volume.
41 Troubleshooting In Windows, did you make the setting described in “Giving priority to background services”? In order to ensure that audio/MIDI processing occurs smoothly, make the setting described in “Giving priority to background services.” ( ➔ “Giving priority to background services” (p.
42 Troubleshooting Could two or more computers be connected to the FA-101 or to your mixer or audio devices? Try connecting the FA-101 to only one computer. Check whether the noise disappears when the FA-101 is connected to only one computer. Connecting numerous audio devices to a computer may produce noise in some situations.
43 Troubleshooting Is the FA-101 connected to a FireWire (IEEE 1394) hub? Try connecting the FA-101 directly to the FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector of your computer itself.
44 Troubleshooting Has a mic or guitar been left connected? If a mic or guitar is connected to the FA-101, disconnect the mic or guitar and turn the input sensitivity knob all the way toward the left (lowering the input level).
45 Troubleshooting The first time you use the FA-101 with Cubase, turn on the power with the FA-101's sample rate select switch at the 44.1 kHz position. If this switch is not set to 44.1 kHz, it may be impossible to start Cubase. Others Can’t start the Cubase FA-101_e.
46 Main Specifications ● Number of Audio Record/ Playback Channels <44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz> (Full duplex) Record: 10 channels Playback: 10 channels <192 kHz> (Full duplex) Record: 6 channels Playback: 6 channels * Some computers may not have sufficient performance.
47 Index Numerics 4-pin ....................................................................... 12 6-pin ....................................................................... 12 A AC adaptor jack .....................................................
03565667 ’05-12-3N As of December 10, 2005 (EDIROL-1) Information When you need repair service, call your nearest EDIROL/Roland Service Center or authorized EDIROL/Roland distributor in your country as shown below. EUROPE EDIROL (Europe) Ltd. Studio 3.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Edirol FA-101 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Edirol FA-101 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Edirol FA-101, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Edirol FA-101 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Edirol FA-101, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Edirol FA-101.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Edirol FA-101. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Edirol FA-101 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
