Roland SC-8820 Driver Ver.1.0.0 for Windows Vista
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This is the Roland SC-8820 driver for Microsoft(R) Windows Vista(TM).
This driver has the following requirements.
- Operating System
- Microsoft(R) Windows Vista(TM)
* | This does not work with the 64-bit Edition of Windows Vista(TM). |
- Computer
- A computer with a USB connector that supports USB Specification Revision 1.0 or higher
- Sound interruption and etc might occur depending on the performance or specification of the computer to be used, the application to be used, or its usage.
- On some computers, the driver does not load correctly if the SC-8820 is already connected when Windows is started up. As a result, it will not be possible to use the SC-8820 via USB. If this occurs, wait until after Windows has started to turn on the power of the SC-8820 (or to connect it).
- If the SC-8820 does not work correctly after resuming from sleep mode, you should exit all applications that use the SC-8820, and then turn the power of the SC-8820 off and on again.
- If the USB cable is disconnected and reconnected while the SC-8820 is in use, or if the power of the SC-8820 is turned off, then on again, it may stop operating correctly. If this occurs, after resuming, you should exit all applications that use the SC-8820, and turn the power of the SC-8820 off, then on again.
- If your computer was experiencing a heavy processing load, such as when accessing a CD-ROM Drive or network while the SC-8820 was being used, the SC-8820 may no longer operate correctly. If this occurs, stop the playback or recording, then try starting playback or recording over again. If you are still unable to play back or record, quit all programs that are using the SC-8820, then turn the SC-8820 off and then on again.
* | To reinstall or update the driver, refer to "To reinstall." |
- Start up Windows with all USB cables disconnected.
(except for keyboard and mouse)
- Exit all applications before you begin the installation.
- Double-click the Setup icon.
* | If a message informs you that "Driver installation must be performed by an administrator,"
you must log on to Windows as a user whose account type is Administrator, and then perform the installation. |
- A confirmation screen regarding User Account Control will appear, click [Continue].
- The message "Roland SC-8820 Driver will be installed on your computer. ---" will appear. Click [Next].
* | If any other message appears, follow the directions of the message. |
- Click [Next] to begin installation.
- If a dialog box regarding Windows Security appears, click [Install].
- The screen will indicate "The SC-8820 driver has been installed."
* | If any other message is displayed, proceed according to the contents of that message. |
- Use a USB cable to connect the SC-8820 to your computer, then turn on the SC-8820.
- The lower right corner of the screen will indicates "Installing device driver software," and the driver will be installed automatically.
* | If any other message is displayed, note the contents and close the message. |
- When the lower right corner of the screen indicates "Device driver software installed successfully," installation is complete.
Click [Close] to close the "Driver Setup" dialog box.
- If the "System Settings Change" dialog box appears, click [Yes] to restart Windows.
- Refer to "Before you begin," and make the necessary settings for using the SC-8820. You won't be able to use the SC-8820 unless you make these settings.
* | If you are unable to use the SC-8820 after connecting it, it's possible that a problem has occurred. Refer to "Troubleshooting." |
In the application(s) that you intend to use, specify the MIDI device they are to use. (For details on this setting, refer to the owner's manual for your application.)
* | If you are unable to select the SC-8820 device, a problem may have occurred. Refer to "Troubleshooting." |
MIDI input/output device
* | In the Windows Media Player, the MIDI input/output device of SC-8820 cannot be used.
Please select the following device in your MIDI compatible application. |
- [MIDI OUT devices]
- Roland SC-8820 PART A
- SC-8820 part group A.
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- Roland SC-8820 PART B
- SC-8820 part group B.
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- Roland SC-8820 MIDI OUT
- This sends MIDI messages from the SC-8820's MIDI OUT connector.
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- [MIDI IN devices]
- Roland SC-8820
- The input from SC-8820 part groups A, B will be mixed and input.
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- Roland SC-8820 MIDI IN
- This receives MIDI messages input at the SC-8820's MIDI IN connector.
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- When changing driver settings, always make sure to first quit all applications using the SC-8820. This is unnecessary when only checking the settings.
- Open "Control Panel," click "Additional Options," and then click "Roland SC-8820."
* | If you're using the Classic View, double-click "Roland SC-8820." |
- The "Roland SC-8820 Driver Settings" dialog box will appear.
- To modify the settings, make the changes and click [OK]. To simply check the settings, be sure to click [Cancel] after viewing the settings.
- The "Light Load" check box
- Normally, you should leave this check box cleared.
* | The modified setting will take effect after you turn the power of the SC-8820 on/off. |
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- Information
- This field shows the driver version.
- Delete the driver as described in "To uninstall."
- Install the driver as described in "Installation."
- Start Windows with all USB cables disconnected.
(except the keyboard and mouse)
- Open "Control Panel" and click "Uninstall a program."
* | If you're using the Classic View, double-click the "Programs and Features" icon. |
- In the list, choose Roland SC-8820 Driver, and click "Uninstall/Change."
- If a dialog box regarding User Account Control appears, click [Continue].
* | If you are asked to enter the password for an administrative account, log on to Windows as a user whose account type is Administrator, and then perform the uninstallation. |
- The display will indicate "The installed Roland SC-8820 Driver will be uninstalled." and click the [OK].
- The display will indicate "You must restart the operating system in order to complete the uninstallation." and click the [Yes]. Windows will restart.
- Are you logged onto Windows with the appropriate user rights?
- You must log on to Windows as a user whose account type is Administrator.
* | For more information regarding this, consult your computer system administrator. |
- Was the driver installed correctly?
- If you can't use the SC-8820 even though you've installed the driver, the driver might not be installed correctly. Use the procedure described in "To reinstall" to reinstall the driver.
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- Is the SC-8820 MIDI device name displayed?
- If the device name is not displayed, exit all applications that are using the SC-8820, and turn the power of the SC-8820 off, then on again.
If this does not solve the problem, use the procedure described in "To reinstall" to reinstall the driver.
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- Did the computer enter a sleep mode while the SC-8820 was connected with its power turned on?
- If the SC-8820 does not work correctly after resuming from sleep mode, you should exit all applications that use the SC-8820, and then turn the power of the SC-8820 off and on again.
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- Was the USB cable disconnected and reconnected while the SC-8820 was being used, or was the power of the SC-8820 turned off, then on again?
- If the USB cable is disconnected and reconnected while the SC-8820 is in use, or if the power of the SC-8820 is turned off, then on again, it may no longer operate correctly. If this occurs, exit all applications that are using the SC-8820, and turn the power of the SC-8820 off, then on again.
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- On some computers, if the SC-8820 is connected while Windows starts up, the driver will not be loaded correctly, and it will not be possible to use the SC-8820 via USB.
- If this occurs, start up Windows before you turn on the power of the SC-8820 or connect it.
- Could you have connected the SC-8820 to a different USB port?
- If you connect the SC-8820 to a different USB port, the operating system may automatically add a number to the beginning of the device name.
Even if this occurs, it will not cause any problems with the operation of the SC-8820.
* | If you want to restore the device name that does not have this added number, connect the SC-8820 to the same USB port as when you installed it, or reinstall the driver as described in "Reinstalling." |
- Was the driver installed correctly?
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- Did you make settings as described in "Before you begin" so that the SC-8820 driver could be used?
- The SC-8820 cannot be used unless you make these settings. Refer to the sections on "Before you begin."
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- Could you have entered sleep mode during playback or recording?
- If the SC-8820 does not work correctly after resuming from sleep mode, you should exit all applications that use the SC-8820, and then turn the power of the SC-8820 off and on again.
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- During playback or recording, did you turn the power of the SC-8820 on/off, or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable?
- If you turn the power of the SC-8820 on/off or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable during playback or recording, the SC-8820 will no longer be able to play back or record. Stop playback or recording, and then start playback or recording once again. If you are still unable to play back or record, quit all programs that are using the SC-8820, then turn the SC-8820 off and then on again.
Problems may be solved by making the settings shown below.
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- "Performance Options" settings of System Properties
- Open "Control Panel," click "System and Maintenance," and then click "System."
* | If you're using the Classic View, double-click the "System" icon. |
- In the Tasks shown at the left, click "Advanced system settings."
- A dialog box regarding User Account Control will appear, so click [Continue].
* | If you are asked to enter the password of an Administrator account, log on to Windows as a user whose account type is Administrator, then perform the settings again. |
- Click [Settings] of the Performance section, and then click the [Advanced] tab.
- Select "Background services," and click [OK].
- Click [OK] to close "System Properties."
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- Such problems may be solved if you check the "Light Load" check box.
- If you wish to modify or verify the settings, use the procedure described in "To change the settings."
* | The modified setting will take effect after you turn the power of the SC-8820 on/off. Unless you experience problems, use the unchecked (initial) setting. |
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