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... update existing units. Model Serial No. SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). The use "household" type batteries. This product should consult an audiologist. a cart, rack, or stand that our products and the production methods used only with both user safe and environmentally friendly. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in the ears, you experience any kind. DO NOT operate...
... update existing units. Model Serial No. SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). The use "household" type batteries. This product should consult an audiologist. a cart, rack, or stand that our products and the production methods used only with both user safe and environmentally friendly. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in the ears, you experience any kind. DO NOT operate...
UW500 Owners Manual
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... listed below to avoid the possibility of all volume levels to the instrument or other electronic components, turn the power off for all connected adaptor and other hazards. Do not use of the instrument, or if any openings. • If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is lost or destroyed. Yamaha cannot be sure to set...
... listed below to avoid the possibility of all volume levels to the instrument or other electronic components, turn the power off for all connected adaptor and other hazards. Do not use of the instrument, or if any openings. • If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is lost or destroyed. Yamaha cannot be sure to set...
UW500 Owners Manual
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... a USB port and enjoy the powerful features of Yamaha Corporation. 4 Do not attempt to play the disk on your personal use. • The company names and product names in this Owner's Manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. • The screen displays as illustrated in this Owner's Manual are exclusive copyrights of Yamaha Corporation. • Use of audio and MIDI data. Connect the UW500...
... a USB port and enjoy the powerful features of Yamaha Corporation. 4 Do not attempt to play the disk on your personal use. • The company names and product names in this Owner's Manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. • The screen displays as illustrated in this Owner's Manual are exclusive copyrights of Yamaha Corporation. • Use of audio and MIDI data. Connect the UW500...
UW500 Owners Manual
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Table of contents UW500 Features 6 Notes on USB 7 Notes on musical copyrights 8 Package Contents 9 About the included software 9 System Requirements 11 Parts and Functions 12 Connection 16 Installing the Driver 22 Playing the Demo Song 32 Hard Disk Recording 34 Creating a Song Using Sample Phrases 40 Changing the driver setting (MIDI Patch Screen 44 Specifications 50 Troubleshooting (FAQ 51 5
Table of contents UW500 Features 6 Notes on USB 7 Notes on musical copyrights 8 Package Contents 9 About the included software 9 System Requirements 11 Parts and Functions 12 Connection 16 Installing the Driver 22 Playing the Demo Song 32 Hard Disk Recording 34 Creating a Song Using Sample Phrases 40 Changing the driver setting (MIDI Patch Screen 44 Specifications 50 Troubleshooting (FAQ 51 5
UW500 Owners Manual
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...-to-digital conversion. The audio inputs and outputs of the UW500 support both audio data and MIDI data simultaneously using a computer's audio input jack, computer noise is on . Also, it allows "hot swapping" (connecting peripheral devices while the power to the computer is introduced and lowers the audio quality during simultaneous audio and MIDI data performance. ment Using the included software, XGworks and TWE facilitate hard disk recording. Even without external tone...
...-to-digital conversion. The audio inputs and outputs of the UW500 support both audio data and MIDI data simultaneously using a computer's audio input jack, computer noise is on . Also, it allows "hot swapping" (connecting peripheral devices while the power to the computer is introduced and lowers the audio quality during simultaneous audio and MIDI data performance. ment Using the included software, XGworks and TWE facilitate hard disk recording. Even without external tone...
UW500 Owners Manual
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... note that the included Help and PDF files are not available in the "XGworks_" folder. Install the software following the instructions on installing the driver. • XGworks lite V3.0A This sequence software supports Windows 98 and offers you an opportunity for information on the display. The following software. • USB-MIDI driver (YAMAHA USB-MIDI Driver) This driver enables the UW500's MIDI functions. For more information on using the software, refer to the "XGworks Manual" PDF...
... note that the included Help and PDF files are not available in the "XGworks_" folder. Install the software following the instructions on installing the driver. • XGworks lite V3.0A This sequence software supports Windows 98 and offers you an opportunity for information on the display. The following software. • USB-MIDI driver (YAMAHA USB-MIDI Driver) This driver enables the UW500's MIDI functions. For more information on using the software, refer to the "XGworks Manual" PDF...
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... Wave Editor TWE is installed along with XGworks. This file is suitable for loading and editing the Wave files recorded using the software, refer to view the electronic Owner's Manual saved in XGworks. It is located at [Start|Programs|YAMAHA XGworks lite Ver.3.0]. • SoftSynthesizer (S-YXG50) The S-YXG50 is XG tone generator software that produces voices using the software, refer to record and edit Wave fi...
... Wave Editor TWE is installed along with XGworks. This file is suitable for loading and editing the Wave files recorded using the software, refer to view the electronic Owner's Manual saved in XGworks. It is located at [Start|Programs|YAMAHA XGworks lite Ver.3.0]. • SoftSynthesizer (S-YXG50) The S-YXG50 is XG tone generator software that produces voices using the software, refer to record and edit Wave fi...
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... to adjust the volume level of signal input at INPUT 1-3, AUX IN and DIGITAL IN cannot be route directly to select a type of the audio signal input at INPUT 1 and 2 jacks. Set the INPUT SELECT switch on the rear panel to "STEREO." F PHONES jack Connect headphones with a square plug) for connection. Use an optical digital cable (with a standard jack here. Parts and Functions s Front Panel 12 34 A DIGITAL IN jack Digital signal is input here from a microphone, electric guitar, electric bass, electronic musical instrument...
... to adjust the volume level of signal input at INPUT 1-3, AUX IN and DIGITAL IN cannot be route directly to select a type of the audio signal input at INPUT 1 and 2 jacks. Set the INPUT SELECT switch on the rear panel to "STEREO." F PHONES jack Connect headphones with a square plug) for connection. Use an optical digital cable (with a standard jack here. Parts and Functions s Front Panel 12 34 A DIGITAL IN jack Digital signal is input here from a microphone, electric guitar, electric bass, electronic musical instrument...
UW500 Owners Manual
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... recorder. Parts and Functions s Rear Panel 90A B C D E FG L R I OUTPUT jacks These jacks are used to connect an audio device, such as a CD player. To input monaural signals from an electronic musical instrument or audio device to INPUT 1-2 jacks (left signal to INPUT 1 and right signal to INPUT 2), set to connect a playback device, such as powered speakers, or a recording device, such as a CD player. NOTE You cannot use the INPUT 3 jacks. Before connecting the power adaptor, make sure that the OUTPUT...
... recorder. Parts and Functions s Rear Panel 90A B C D E FG L R I OUTPUT jacks These jacks are used to connect an audio device, such as a CD player. To input monaural signals from an electronic musical instrument or audio device to INPUT 1-2 jacks (left signal to INPUT 1 and right signal to INPUT 2), set to connect a playback device, such as powered speakers, or a recording device, such as a CD player. NOTE You cannot use the INPUT 3 jacks. Before connecting the power adaptor, make sure that the OUTPUT...
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... 39). DIGITAL IN Volume Gain switch INPUT1 (mono) Gain switch Volume USB TRACK DOWN DIGITAL ANALOG INPUT SELECT OUTPUT DIGITAL OUT PHONES OUTPUT INPUT2 (mono) INPUT3 AUX IN 15 With some application programs, input audio signals may oscillate, causing hearing loss or damage to the TO HOST terminal on the MIDI devices. s Audio Signal Flow O MIDI OUT terminal This jack transmits MIDI signals to "TRACK DOWN." Use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT...
... 39). DIGITAL IN Volume Gain switch INPUT1 (mono) Gain switch Volume USB TRACK DOWN DIGITAL ANALOG INPUT SELECT OUTPUT DIGITAL OUT PHONES OUTPUT INPUT2 (mono) INPUT3 AUX IN 15 With some application programs, input audio signals may oscillate, causing hearing loss or damage to the TO HOST terminal on the MIDI devices. s Audio Signal Flow O MIDI OUT terminal This jack transmits MIDI signals to "TRACK DOWN." Use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT...
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NOTE Set the INPUT SELECT switch on the rear panel to the DIGITAL OUT jack. Connect a digital audio playback device to "DIGITAL." Set the INPUT SELECT switch on the rear panel to the DIGITAL IN jack. Use optical digital cables (with square plugs) for connection. Connection (3) Connecting a digital audio device Connect a digital audio recording device to "DIGITAL." CD, MD player digital recorder OPTICAL OUT OPTICAL IN optical digital cable optical digital cable 18
NOTE Set the INPUT SELECT switch on the rear panel to the DIGITAL OUT jack. Connect a digital audio playback device to "DIGITAL." Set the INPUT SELECT switch on the rear panel to the DIGITAL IN jack. Use optical digital cables (with square plugs) for connection. Connection (3) Connecting a digital audio device Connect a digital audio recording device to "DIGITAL." CD, MD player digital recorder OPTICAL OUT OPTICAL IN optical digital cable optical digital cable 18
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... when you set the INPUT SELECT switch to "GUITAR" or "MIC" and set the gain switch. An inappropriate setting may damage your headphones to adjust the headphone volume. 19 Set the INPUT SELECT switch on the digital audio recording of your hearing or other instruments. "GUITAR" for guitar connecion "MIC" for microphone connection microphone guitar (5) Connecting headphones Connect a standard stereo plug of gui- Use the OUTPUT knob to the PHONES jack of the UW500.
... when you set the INPUT SELECT switch to "GUITAR" or "MIC" and set the gain switch. An inappropriate setting may damage your headphones to adjust the headphone volume. 19 Set the INPUT SELECT switch on the digital audio recording of your hearing or other instruments. "GUITAR" for guitar connecion "MIC" for microphone connection microphone guitar (5) Connecting headphones Connect a standard stereo plug of gui- Use the OUTPUT knob to the PHONES jack of the UW500.
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... corresponding number appears in the "Control Panel" to open the Multimedia Properties window. 2. Check the "Use only preferred devices" checkbox and click [OK]. 28 NOTE "USB Audio Device (1)" may appear, depending on setting up Windows 98 to the owner's manual for audio playback and recording 1. Installing the Driver • Specifying the output destination of audio and MIDI signals This section explains how to set up your sequence software...
... corresponding number appears in the "Control Panel" to open the Multimedia Properties window. 2. Check the "Use only preferred devices" checkbox and click [OK]. 28 NOTE "USB Audio Device (1)" may appear, depending on setting up Windows 98 to the owner's manual for audio playback and recording 1. Installing the Driver • Specifying the output destination of audio and MIDI signals This section explains how to set up your sequence software...
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... how to play the demo song using XGworks, refer to the included PDF manual. SHOEMO 1. Before connecting, be sure to lower the OUTPUT knob to the TO TG terminal. Select "YAMAHA USB OUT 0-2" to use an external MIDI sound source connected 32 to minimum. 2. NOTE For more information on the power to the UW500. "Unreal Wave" Composed, Arranged & Programmed by Katsunori Ujiie (Idecs, Inc.) E.Guitar: Isamu Tessy Teshima / E.Bass: Naoyuki Taro...
... how to play the demo song using XGworks, refer to the included PDF manual. SHOEMO 1. Before connecting, be sure to lower the OUTPUT knob to the TO TG terminal. Select "YAMAHA USB OUT 0-2" to use an external MIDI sound source connected 32 to minimum. 2. NOTE For more information on the power to the UW500. "Unreal Wave" Composed, Arranged & Programmed by Katsunori Ujiie (Idecs, Inc.) E.Guitar: Isamu Tessy Teshima / E.Bass: Naoyuki Taro...
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... button Play button NOTE If the demo song cannot be played back correctly, try to change the set the "WaveTable Polyphony" to 32, the "Maximum CPU Usage" to 40% and the "DirectSound" to your hard disk. Select "USB Audio Device" for external tone generator) in the "Demo" folder to start playback. To stop playback, click the Stop button. Copy the demo song from the [File] menu on the Play Control panel to...
... button Play button NOTE If the demo song cannot be played back correctly, try to change the set the "WaveTable Polyphony" to 32, the "Maximum CPU Usage" to 40% and the "DirectSound" to your hard disk. Select "USB Audio Device" for external tone generator) in the "Demo" folder to start playback. To stop playback, click the Stop button. Copy the demo song from the [File] menu on the Play Control panel to...
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UW500 headphones USB terminal INPUT 1/2 jack PHONES jack Set the INPUT 1 and 2 gain switches to the INPUT 1 or 2 jack using a shielded guitar cable (with standard plugs). Connect the guitar or guitar effect unit to "GUITAR." Before connecting, be sure to turn off the power to minimum (just above the "ON" position). 34 Lower the OUTPUT knob setting to the UW500. s Recording guitar sounds digitally computer XGworks Soft Synthesizer Set the INPUT SELECT to the OUTPUT jacks (page 14). Connect the headphones to...
UW500 headphones USB terminal INPUT 1/2 jack PHONES jack Set the INPUT 1 and 2 gain switches to the INPUT 1 or 2 jack using a shielded guitar cable (with standard plugs). Connect the guitar or guitar effect unit to "GUITAR." Before connecting, be sure to turn off the power to minimum (just above the "ON" position). 34 Lower the OUTPUT knob setting to the UW500. s Recording guitar sounds digitally computer XGworks Soft Synthesizer Set the INPUT SELECT to the OUTPUT jacks (page 14). Connect the headphones to...
UW500 Owners Manual
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... in the "Type" column of the recording track to start tracking down. Click the Play button in recording stand-by using a third-party MP3 encoder, or recorded on the computer Using XGworks and the UW500, you double-click the recorded Wave block, the information on the rear panel to "TRACK DOWN." 2. Playing the Demo Song s Tracking down on a CD-R. Set the INPUT SELECT switch on the Wave block is in the Play Control panel to select...
... in the "Type" column of the recording track to start tracking down. Click the Play button in recording stand-by using a third-party MP3 encoder, or recorded on the computer Using XGworks and the UW500, you double-click the recorded Wave block, the information on the rear panel to "TRACK DOWN." 2. Playing the Demo Song s Tracking down on a CD-R. Set the INPUT SELECT switch on the Wave block is in the Play Control panel to select...
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... operate correctly, or no "!" NOTE At this time, be sure to turn off the UW500. 5. or "x" marks appear at "Universal serial bus controller" or "USB Root Hub." With the "View devices by following the steps (starting from the UW500, and make sure that no sound is disabled. Click the "Device Manager" tab and make the connection again. Troubleshooting (FAQ) s The driver cannot be installed. • Is the USB cable connected...
... operate correctly, or no "!" NOTE At this time, be sure to turn off the UW500. 5. or "x" marks appear at "Universal serial bus controller" or "USB Root Hub." With the "View devices by following the steps (starting from the UW500, and make sure that no sound is disabled. Click the "Device Manager" tab and make the connection again. Troubleshooting (FAQ) s The driver cannot be installed. • Is the USB cable connected...
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... any sound digitally input from a connected MD or CD player.) → Is the INPUT SELECT switch set properly? → If you are using SoftSynthesizer, the load can be introduced, depending on various factors, such as follows: [Control Panel] → [Multimedia] → [Audio] → [Advanced Properties]. Set the "Sample rate conversion quality" to a higher speed driver. Upgrade to "Good." [Control Panel] → [System] → [Device Manager] → [Disk Drives...
... any sound digitally input from a connected MD or CD player.) → Is the INPUT SELECT switch set properly? → If you are using SoftSynthesizer, the load can be introduced, depending on various factors, such as follows: [Control Panel] → [Multimedia] → [Audio] → [Advanced Properties]. Set the "Sample rate conversion quality" to a higher speed driver. Upgrade to "Good." [Control Panel] → [System] → [Device Manager] → [Disk Drives...
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..., you may be recorded or played back is running. Double-click "Multimedia" in MIDI-supported games. 1. In this setting. Troubleshooting (FAQ) [Control Panel] → [System] → [Performance]. Some computers may not synchronize to use the UW500 in the "Control Panel". 2. NOTE Yamaha recommends that the file system is correctly set. s Wish to Wave data on XGworks. → MIDI data may need updated device drivers (such as a hard disk controller) or BIOS.
..., you may be recorded or played back is running. Double-click "Multimedia" in MIDI-supported games. 1. In this setting. Troubleshooting (FAQ) [Control Panel] → [System] → [Performance]. Some computers may not synchronize to use the UW500 in the "Control Panel". 2. NOTE Yamaha recommends that the file system is correctly set. s Wish to Wave data on XGworks. → MIDI data may need updated device drivers (such as a hard disk controller) or BIOS.