Roland DUO-CAPTURE User manual
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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. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good
grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, this Owner’s Manual should be read in its
entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Copyright © 2011 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written
permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
Roland is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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Used for instructions intended to alert the
user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.
* Material damage refers to damage or
other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic animals
or pets.
Used for instructions intended to alert the
user to the risk of death or severe injury
should the unit be used improperly.
The symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the
case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord
plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or
warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the triangle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general
cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be
carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must
not be done is indicated by the design contained within
the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that
the unit must never be disassembled.
About WARNING and CAUTION Notices About the Symbols
ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
• Do not open or perform any internal
modications on the unit.
• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace
parts within it (except when this manual
provides specic instructions directing you
to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer,
the nearest Roland Service Center, or an
authorized Roland distributor, as listed on
the “Information” page.
• Never install the unit in any of the following
locations.
• Subject to temperature extremes
(e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed
vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of
heat-generating equipment); or are
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet
oors); or are
• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are
• Subject to salt exposure; or are
• Humid; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty or sandy; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration and
shakiness.
• Make sure you always have the unit placed
so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never
place it on stands that could wobble, or on
inclined surfaces.
• This unit, either alone or in combination
with an amplier and headphones or
speakers, may be capable of producing
sound levels that could cause permanent
hearing loss. Do not operate for a long
period 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 immediately stop using the
unit, and consult an audiologist.
• Do not place containers containing liquid
on this product. Never allow foreign objects
(e.g., ammable objects, coins, wires) or
liquids (e.g., water or juice) to enter this
product. Doing so may cause short circuits,
faulty operation, or other malfunctions.
• Immediately disconnect the USB cable,
and request servicing by your retailer,
the nearest Roland Service Center, or an
authorized Roland distributor, as listed on
the “Information” page when:
• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has
been spilled onto the unit; or
• If smoke or unusual odor occurs
• The unit has been exposed to rain (or
otherwise has become wet); or
• The unit does not appear to operate
normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance.
USING THE UNIT SAFETY
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USING THE UNIT SAFETY
• In households with small children, an adult
should provide supervision until the child is
capable of following all the rules essential
for the safe operation of the unit.
• Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)
• DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a
conventional audio CD player. The resulting
sound may be of a level that could cause
permanent hearing loss. Damage to
speakers or other system components may
result.
• Try to prevent cords and cables from
becoming entangled. Also, all cords and
cables should be placed so they are out of
the reach of children.
• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy
objects on the unit.
• Disconnect all cords coming from external
devices before moving the unit.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
Power Supply
• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn o the
power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions
and/or damage to speakers or other peripheral devices.
Placement
• Using the unit near power ampliers (or other
equipment containing large power transformers) may
induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the
orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from the
source of interference.
• This device may interfere with radio and television
reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such
receivers.
• Noise may be produced if wireless communications
devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity
of this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving
or initiating a call, or while conversing. Should you
experience such problems, you should relocate such
wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from
this unit, or switch them o.
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near
devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed
vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes.
Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.
• When moved from one location to another where the
temperature and/or humidity is very dierent, water
droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit.
Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use
the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the
unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until
the condensation has completely evaporated.
• Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., ower
vases) on this unit. Also, avoid the use of insecticides,
perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray cans, etc., near the
unit. Swiftly wipe away any liquid that spills on the unit
using a dry, soft cloth.
Maintenance
• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry
cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with
water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated
with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure
to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any
kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or
deformation.
Additional Precautions
• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s
buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using
its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to
malfunctions.
• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the
connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way
you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s
internal elements.
• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the
unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use
headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about
those around you.
• When you need to transport the unit, package it in the
box (including padding) that it came in, if possible.
Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging
materials.
• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use
cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this
unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to
be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information
on cable specications, contact the manufacturer of
the cable.
Handling CDs
• Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside
(encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD discs
may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a
commercially available CD cleaner.
* Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
* The screen shots in this document are used in
compliance with the guidelines of the Microsoft
Corporation.
* Windows® is known ocially as: “Microsoft® Windows®
operating system.”
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trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc.
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the United States.
* ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies
GmbH.
* Company names and product names appearing in this
document are registered trademarks or trademarks of
their respective owners.
* MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a
patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor
architecture, which was developed by Technology
Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this
technology from the TPL Group.
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Contents
USING THE UNIT SAFETY ...................................................3
IMPORTANT NOTES ........................................................5
Panel Descriptions .........................................................7
Top Panel, Bottom Panel ........................................................................7
Front Panel, Rear Panel .........................................................................8
Driver Installation .........................................................9
Conrm that Sound can be Heard ............................................................. 14
Basic Use .................................................................15
Playing Back Audio ........................................................................... 15
Recording Audio ............................................................................. 16
Troubleshooting ..........................................................17
Driver Installation ............................................................................ 17
Using the DUO-CAPTURE ..................................................................... 18
Changing Computer Settings to Avoid Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Driver Signing Options Setting (Windows XP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Power Management Settings ........................................................... 22
System “Performance” Settings (Windows) .............................................. 23
Setting the System Volume ............................................................. 25
Voice Communication Software Settings (Windows 7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Monitoring Function Settings (Windows 7) .............................................. 26
Reinstalling the Driver ........................................................................ 27
Deleting the Driver ..................................................................... 27
Advanced Driver Settings ..................................................................... 28
Main Specications .......................................................31
Block Diagram ............................................................32
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Top Panel, Bottom Panel
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13
5
4
No. Name Description
1
PEAK indicator Blinks in time with the audio signal that is input via the LINE IN jack or MIC/
GUITAR jack.
[INPUT VOLUME] slider Adjusts the volume of the audio signal that is input via the LINE IN jack or
MIC/GUITAR jack.
2 USB indicator Lights when the DUO-CAPTURE is connected to a computer and the
computer has detected the DUO-CAPTURE.
3 [OUTPUT VOLUME] slider Adjusts the volume of the audio signal that is output to the PHONES jack.
4 [SAMPLE RATE] switch 44.1k: The DUO-CAPTURE will record and play back at a sample rate of 44.1 kHz.
48k: The DUO-CAPTURE will record and play back at a sample rate of 48 kHz.
5 [EXT] switch Feature-expansion switch. Normally this switch should be set to “*.”
Panel Descriptions
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Panel Descriptions
Front Panel, Rear Panel
6789
No. Name Description
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LINE IN jack Used to connect the audio device that will send audio signals to the DUO-
CAPTURE. Use the [INPUT VOLUME] slider to adjust the volume (*1).
MIC/GUITAR jack Used to connect a guitar or monaural dynamic microphone. Use the [INPUT
VOLUME] slider to adjust the volume (*1).
7 PHONES jack
Used to connect headphones. Use the [OUTPUT VOLUME] slider to adjust the
volume. The stereo miniature phone-type jack on the right can be used as a
LINE OUT jack.
8 USB connector Used to connect the DUO-CAPTURE to a USB cable.
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[INPUT MONITOR] button
Determines whether the received audio signal is output directly to the
PHONES jack.
+
LINE IN
MIC/
GUITAR
PHONES
+
[INPUT MONITOR] button
ON
OFF
ASIO-compatible
software
AUTO
ON: The input audio signal is output directly.
OFF (AUTO): The input audio signal is not output directly. Note that when
ASIO-compatible software is used, the input audio signal may
be output directly according to the ASIO Direct Monitor setting.
[Hi-Z] button
Changes the impedance of the MIC/GUITAR jack (p. 16).
ON: Select “ON” when a guitar is connected.
OFF: Select “OFF” when a dynamic microphone is connected.
[INPUT GAIN] button
Changes the input gain of the LINE IN jack and the MIC/GUITAR jack (p. 16).
HI: Select “Hi” to increase input gain, such as when a dynamic
microphone is connected.
LO: Select “Lo” when an audio device is connected to the LINE IN jack or
when a guitar is connected.
(*1): We recommend using one input jack (i.e., either the LINE jack or the MIC/GUITAR jack) at a time.
If devices are connected to both jacks at the same time, the sound input via both jacks is mixed
together, but the DUO-CAPTURE cannot adjust the balance of the mix.
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Note
Do not connect the DUO-CAPTURE to the computer until you are directed to do so.
A “driver” is software that transfers data between the DUO-CAPTURE and application software
running on your computer, when your computer and the DUO-CAPTURE are connected.
1. Start up the computer without the DUO-CAPTURE connected.
Disconnect all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and/or USB mouse (if used).
Windows
Log on to the computer with a user account that has administrator privileges.
2. Exit all applications that are running.
3. Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
Windows 7/Windows Vista
If the AutoPlay dialog box appears, click [Open folder to view les].
4. Double-click the following le on the included CD-ROM and start the installer.
Operating System Name of folder (in the [Driver]
folder)
File
Windows 7 [Win7] [Setup]
Windows Vista [Vista] [Setup]
Windows XP [XP] [Setup]
Mac OS X 10.6 or later [10.6] [DuoCapture_USBDriver.pkg]
Mac OS X 10.5 or earlier [10.4] [DuoCaptureUSBDriver.pkg]
Refer to the Roland website for information about drivers and compatibility with the latest
operating system versions.
http://www.roland.com/
Driver Installation
Windows Mac OS X
Windows users: continue from p. 10
Mac OS X users: continue from p. 13
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Driver Installation
5. When a conrmation screen regarding user account control appears, click [Yes]
or [Continue].
6. When “The DUO-CAPTURE Driver will be installed on your computer.” appears,
click [Next].
7. Click [Next] again.
Windows 7/Windows Vista
If a dialog box regarding Windows security appears, click [Install].
Windows XP
If the “Software Install” dialog box appears, click [Continue] to proceed with the
installation.
If you cannot proceed, click [OK] to cancel the installation. Change the settings as
described in “Driver Signing Options Setting (Windows XP)” (p. 22) and try installing again.
8. When “Ready to install the driver.” appears,
connect the DUO-CAPTURE to the computer using
a USB cable.
* Turn down the volume on any peripheral devices before
connecting the USB cable.
It may take several minutes for the driver to be installed.
Windows 7/Windows Vista
If other messages appear, follow the instructions on the
screen. The driver will be installed automatically.
Windows XP
“Found new hardware” will appear in the lower-right corner
of the screen.
users: continue from p. 11
users: continue from p. 12
Windows
Windows XP
Windows 7/Windows Vista
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