Owner`s manual

®ÂØÒÅˆÎ Serial Devices Supplemental Notes

Note: Due to the fact that IBM computers and devices are manufactured by many different companies, default

settings may vary. Contact your computer or device manufacturer for more information.

Note: While you can change the IRQ and Port Address settings for COM ports, it is not recommended. Move

another device to a different setting if you have a conflict. Only change factory COM port settings as a last resort.

If you wish to change these settings, contact your computer manufacturer.

Serial Switch Settings

All Roland Serial Devices have 4 possible switch settings to choose various transfer modes. The switch is located

on the back of the Roland Serial Device. These are the 4 possible settings:

MIDI Used for strictly MIDI use. The device will not act as a computer interface in this mode, but will

still function as a sound module.

PC-2 The standard setting for most IBM PC/AT series computers. This uses a baud rate (speed of

transfer) of 31.25k.

PC-1 An unusual setting for some IBM computers. The uses a baud rate of 38.4k.

Mac or RS-422 The setting for all Macintosh computers.

Change the switch setting to the appropriate position. For IBM computers, this is typically PC-2. Turn the Roland

Serial MIDI Device OFF and ON after changing the switch setting.

Connection

Attach one end of a Roland DB9F-3 (or comparable) connection cable to the Roland Serial MIDI Device. Connect

the other end to the appropriate COM port of your computer. If you have a 25 pin connector on your computer,

purchase a 9 pin to 25 pin adapter from your local computer dealer.

Attach the MIDI Out of your controller keyboard to the MIDI In of the Roland Serial MIDI Device. Connect the MIDI

Out of the Roland Serial MIDI Device (except the Roland SC-7) to the MIDI In of your MIDI Keyboard.

Connect the appropriate audio cables to a powered speaker or amplifier system. All Roland Serial MIDI Devices

use RCA L and R Audio connectors. If you require audio cable adapters, they should be available at your local

Music or Electronics store.

II. Driver Installation

Microsoft Windows is currently the most popular operating system for IBM computers. A ‘Driver’ is a tool used by

Windows applications to find and make use of a device in your computer. Once a Windows driver is installed,

every appropriate application within Windows should be able to make use of that device. Many drivers for Roland

MIDI cards are included with Microsoft Windows.

In order to install a Windows driver you must be familiar with Windows operations. This guide assumes that you

have not re-arranged your Windows icons or files. You may need to search for missing files or icons mentioned in

this guide that have been re-arranged in your system.

First, boot Windows using your typical procedure.

1) Use your mouse to select MAIN under the Windows heading at the top of your screen. You should now have

a highlighted window labeled ‘MAIN’.

2) Click on the arrows of the MAIN window until an icon labeled ‘Control Panels’ is available.

3) Double click on the Control Panels icon with your mouse.

4) A window labeled ‘Control Panels’ should now appear on the screen.

5) Click on the arrows of the Control Panel window until an icon labeled ‘Drivers’ is available.

6) Double click on the Drivers icon with your mouse.

You should now have a list of the currently installed Windows drivers. Common default installed drivers are

typically Timer and MIDI Mapper.