Roland VariOS Driver for Windows Me/Windows 98SE

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* Windows(R) Me is known officially as: "Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Millenium Edition operating system."
* Windows(R) 98 is known officially as: "Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 98 operating system."
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About this driver

This is a Roland VariOS driver for Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Me.

Contents

File Organization

+--- Html folder
+--- Rddp0026.dat
+--- Rddv0026.drv
+--- Rdif0026.inf
+--- Rdvx0026.vxd
+--- Rdwm0026.sys
+--- Readme_e.htm: This File
+--- Readme_j.htm
+--- Setupinf.exe
+--- STUMSPDR.INF 
+--- STUMSPDR.PDR 
+--- STUMSUSB.INF 
+--- STUMSUSB.SYS  

Features

System requirements

This driver has the following requirements.

* This driver has been shown to function properly when used with average computer systems having specifications that conform to the above guidelines. You should be aware, however, that there are numerous other variables that can affect performance, including differences in hardware design, system configuration, and overall combination of software applications that are used. Therefore, the actual system requirements could be different than the above.

Cautions and Limitations


Installation

< For Windows Me >

1. Start Windows with all USB cables disconnected.
(except the keyboard and mouse)

2. Exit all applications before performing the installation.

3. Double-click Setupinf.exe.

4. The "SetupInf" dialog box will appear, and the display will indicate "Ready to install the driver. ---"

* If the display indicates "The driver is already installed. ---", you can use a USB cable to connect the VariOS and your computer, and use it.

If after connecting the VariOS you are unable to use it, a problem may have occurred. Refer to "Troubleshooting."

To reinstall the driver, refer to "To reinstall."

5. Use a USB cable to connect the VariOS and your computer.

6. Turn the POWER switch of the VariOS to the "ON" position.

* If the "Add New Hardware Wizard" is displayed, refer to "You attempted to install using the above procedure, but were not able to."

7. In some cases, the "Insert Disk" dialog box may appear. Click "OK."

8. The "New Hardware Found" dialog box will appear. In the "Copy files from" area, input the name of the folder that was displayed in the "SetupInf" dialog box, and click the "OK" button.

* If you closed the "SetupInf" dialog box, set the "Copy files from" area of the "New Hardware Found" dialog box to the folder that contains the driver, and click the "OK" button. Alternatively, click the "Browse" button to access the "Open" dialog box, move to the folder that contains the driver, and click the "OK" button. Then click the "OK" button.

Example) If the driver is in the "\English\Driver\USB_ME" folder of drive D, you would type "D:\English\Driver\USB_ME."

* If this dialog box does not appear, refer to "The 'Insert Disk' dialog box is not displayed during the installation procedure."

9. Click "OK" button in the "SetupInf" dialog box.

10. As described in "Before you begin," make settings so that the VariOS can be used. The VariOS cannot be used unless these settings are made.

< For Windows 98SE >

1. Start Windows with all USB cables disconnected.
(except the keyboard and mouse)

2. Exit all applications before performing the installation.

3. Double-click Setupinf.exe.

4. The "SetupInf" dialog box will appear, and the display will indicate "Ready to install the driver. ---"

* If the display indicates "The driver is already installed. ---", you can use a USB cable to connect the VariOS and your computer, and use it.

If after connecting the VariOS you are unable to use it, a problem may have occurred. Refer to "Troubleshooting."

To reinstall the driver, refer to "To reinstall."

5. Use a USB cable to connect the VariOS and your computer.

6. Turn the POWER switch of the VariOS to the "ON" position.

* If the "Add New Hardware Wizard" is displayed, refer to "You attempted to install using the above procedure, but were not able to."

7. The "Add New Hardware Wizard" dialog box will appear, and click "Next" button.

8. Select "Search for the best driver for your device.", and click "Next" button.

9. Enter a check mark in the "Specify a location" field, input the name of the folder that was displayed in the "SetupInf" dialog box, and click the "Next" button.

* If you closed the "SetupInf" dialog box, click the "Browse" button of the "Add New Hardware Wizard" dialog box to access the "Browse for Folder" dialog box, move to the folder that contains the driver, and click the "OK" button. Then click the "Next" button.

10. The display will indicate "Windows driver file search for the device: Roland VariOS USB Drive." Click "Next."

11. The display will indicate "Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware device requires." Click "Finish."

12. The "Insert Disk" dialog box will appear, and click "OK" button.

13. The "New Hardware Found" dialog box will appear. In the "Copy files from" area, input the name of the folder that was displayed in the "SetupInf" dialog box, and click the "OK" button.

14.The "Add New Hardware Wizard" dialog box will appear, and click "Next" button.

15. Select "Search for the best driver for your device.", and click "Next" button.

16. Enter a check mark in the "Specify a location" field, input the name of the folder that was displayed in the "SetupInf" dialog box, and click the "Next" button.

17. The display will indicate "Windows driver file search for the device: USB Mass Storage Device." Click "Next."

18. The display will indicate "Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware device requires." Click "Finish."

19. Click "OK" button in the "SetupInf" dialog box.

20. As described in "Before you begin," make settings so that the VariOS can be used. The VariOS cannot be used unless these settings are made.


Before you begin

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.)

[MIDI OUT device]
Roland VariOS MIDI
Roland VariOS External MIDI
Roland VariOS Sync

[MIDI IN device]
Roland VariOS MIDI
Roland VariOS External MIDI
Roland VariOS Sync

* If you are unable to select the VariOS MIDI device in the MIDI settings of the application, a problem may have occurred. Refer to "Troubleshooting."


To change the settings

To change or verify settings

1. When changing driver settings, always make sure to first quit all applications using the VariOS. This is unnecessary when only checking the settings.

2. Open "Control Panel," and double-click "Multimedia" or "Sounds and Multimedia."

* If the above icon cannot be found, click the "view all Control Panel options." in "Control Panel."

3. Click the "Devices" tab, and double-click "MIDI Devices and Instruments."

4. Select "MIDI for Roland VariOS," and click the "Properties" button.

5. Click the "Settings" button to access the "Roland VariOS Driver Settings" dialog box.

6. To modify the settings, make the changes and click the "OK" button. To simply check the settings, be sure to click the "Cancel" button after viewing the settings.

* For details on the setting items, refer to "About the items in the Settings dialog box."

About the items in the Settings dialog box

The "Light Load" check box

Normally, you should leave the check box cleared.

* Note!
The modified setting will take effect after you turn the power of the VariOS on/off.


To reinstall

1. Delete the driver as described in "To uninstall."

* When you uninstall, the settings of the setup dialog box will be initialized. For details on the setting items, refer to "About the items in the Settings dialog box."

2. Install the driver as described in "Installation."


To uninstall

1. Start Windows with all USB cables disconnected.
(except the keyboard and mouse)

2. Use a USB cable to connect the VariOS and your computer.

3. Turn the POWER switch of the VariOS to the "ON" position.

4. Exit all applications before performing the uninstallation.

5. Delete the driver.

5-1. Open the "Control Panel," and double-click "System."

* If the above icon cannot be found, click the "view all Control Panel options." in "Control Panel."

5-2. Click the "Device Manager" tab.

5-3. Double-click "Sound, video and game controllers" to see the list of devices.

5-4. From the list, select "Roland VariOS" and click "Remove."

* If the list does not show "Roland VariOS," refer to "Cannot install/uninstall/use the driver."

5-5. A "Confirm Device Removal" dialog box will appear. Make sure that "Roland VariOS" is shown in the dialog box, and click the "OK" button.

5-6. In "System Properties," click "Close."

6. Disconnect the USB cable from the VariOS.

7. Change the "Folder Options" settings.

< For Windows 98 >

1. Click "Start" -> "Settings" -> "Folder Options," and click the "View" tab.

2. In "Advanced settings," uncheck "Hide file extensions for known file types" and check "Show all files" in "Hidden files." Then click "OK."

< For Windows Me >

1. Open the "Control Panel," and double-click "Folder Options." Then click "View" tab.

* If the above icon cannot be found, click the "view all Control Panel options." in "Control Panel."

2. In "Advanced settings," uncheck "Hide file extensions for known file types" and check "Show hidden files and folders" in "Hidden files and folders." Then click "OK."

8. Delete the driver settings files.

8-1. Start up the Explorer, select "\Windows\Inf\Rdif0026.inf" (if it exists). Right-click and choose "Delete" from the menu that appears.

8-2. If "\Windows\Inf\Other\RolandRdif0026.inf" exists, select it, right-click, and choose "Delete" from the menu that appears.

8-3. In the "\Windows\System" folder, successively "Rddp0026.dat," "Rddv0026.drv," "Rdvx0026.vxd," and "Rdwm0026.sys," and for each file, right-click and choose "Delete" from the menu that appears.

9. Restart Windows.


Troubleshooting

Cannot install/uninstall/use the driver

Was the driver installed correctly?

If you can't use the VariOS even though you've installed the driver, the driver might not be installed correctly. Use the following procedure to check.

1. Start Windows with all USB cables disconnected.
(except the keyboard and mouse)

2. Use a USB cable to connect the VariOS and your computer.

3. Turn the POWER switch of the VariOS to the "ON" position.

4. Open the "Control Panel" and double-click "System."

* If the above icon cannot be found, click the "view all Control Panel options." in "Control Panel."

5. Click the "Device Manager" tab, and double-click "Sound, video and game controllers."

6. Does the display show "Roland VariOS"?

If this is not displayed, refer to step 6 and following of 'Does the "Device Manager" show "? Composite USB Device," "? USB Device," "! USB Device," "USB Composite Device" or "! Roland VariOS"?'

If this display appears, but a yellow "!" or red "x" is attached, refer to step 8 and following of 'Does the "Device Manager" show a yellow "!" or red "x" for the "Roland VariOS"?'

If there is no problem with the display but the VariOS cannot be used, refer to "Is the VariOS MIDI device name displayed?"

Does the "Device Manager" show "? Composite USB Device," "? USB Device," "! USB Device," "USB Composite Device" or "! Roland VariOS"?

If installation was not performed according to the procedure specified in Installation, the VariOS will not be correctly recognized by Windows, and will not operate. Use the following procedure to re-install the driver.

1. Start Windows with all USB cables disconnected.
(except the keyboard and mouse)

2. Use a USB cable to connect the VariOS and your computer.

3. Turn the POWER switch of the VariOS to the "ON" position.

4. Open the "Control Panel" and double-click "System."

* If the above icon cannot be found, click the "view all Control Panel options." in "Control Panel."

5. Click the "Device Manager" tab.

6. Check whether "Other devices," "Sound, video and game controllers," or "Universal Serial Bus controllers" contain a line indicating "? Composite USB Device," "? USB Device," "! USB Device," "USB Composite Device" or "! Roland VariOS." If you do not find any such item listed in these places, it is likely that the problem is due to other causes, so please refer to other troubleshooting items.

7. If you find a line indicating "? Composite USB Device," "? USB Device," "! USB Device," "USB Composite Device" or "! Roland VariOS," click that line and then click the "Remove" button.

8. The "Confirm Device Removal" dialog box will appear. Review the contents of the dialog box, and click the "OK" button. In the same way, delete every "? Composite USB Device," "? USB Device," "! USB Device," "USB Composite Device" or "! Roland VariOS" that you find.

9. Delete the driver settings files.

9-1. Start up the Explorer, select "\Windows\Inf\Rdif0026.inf" (if it exists). Right-click and choose "Delete" from the menu that appears.

9-2. If "\Windows\Inf\Other\RolandRdif0026.inf" exists, select it, right-click, and choose "Delete" from the menu that appears.

9-3. In the "\Windows\System" folder, successively "Rdas0026.dll," "Rddp0026.dat," "Rddv0026.drv," "Rdvx0026.vxd," and "Rdwm0026.sys," and for each file, right-click and choose "Delete" from the menu that appears.

10. Disconnect the USB cable from the VariOS.

11. Restart Windows.

12. Install the driver as described in "Installation."

Does the "Device Manager" show a yellow "!" or red "x" for the "Roland VariOS"?

Use the following procedure to check.

1. Start Windows with all USB cables disconnected.
(except the keyboard and mouse)

2. Use a USB cable to connect the VariOS and your computer.

3. Turn the POWER switch of the VariOS to the "ON" position.

4. Open the "Control Panel" and double-click "System."

* If the above icon cannot be found, click the "view all Control Panel options." in "Control Panel."

5. Click the "Device Manager" tab.

6. Double-click "Sound, video and game controllers" to see the list of devices.

7. In the list, select "Roland VariOS" and check whether a yellow "!" or red "x" are displayed.

8. If there is a yellow "!," exit all applications that are using the VariOS, and then turn the power of the VariOS off and on again.

9. If this does not solve the problem or if a red "x" is displayed, use the procedure described in "To reinstall" to reinstall the driver.

Is the VariOS MIDI device name displayed?

If the device name is not displayed, exit all applications that are using the VariOS, and turn the power of the VariOS off, then on again.

If this does not solve the problem, use the procedure described in "To reinstall" to reinstall the driver.

The "Add New Hardware Wizard" is displayed during the installation procedure.

Use the following procedure to re-install the driver.

1. Click the "Cancel" button.

2. Disconnect the USB cable from the VariOS.

3. Restart Windows.

4. Install the driver as described in "Installation."

The "Insert Disk" dialog box is not displayed during the installation procedure.

The following situations are possible.

You attempted to install using the above procedure, but were not able to.

It is also possible to install using the following procedure, but before you do so, you must make sure that the driver has been deleted completed.

1. Start Windows with all USB cables disconnected.
(except the keyboard and mouse)

2. Exit all applications before performing the installation.

3. Use a USB cable to connect the VariOS and your computer.

4. Turn the POWER switch of the VariOS to the "ON" position.

5. The "Add New Hardware Wizard" dialog box will appear. Select "Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)" and click "Next >."

6. When the display indicates "Windows will search for new drivers in its driver database on your hard drive, ---", select "Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want." and click "Next >."

7. When the display indicates "Select the type of device from the list below, ---" click "Sound, video and game controllers" and click "Next >."

8. When the display asks "Select the manufacturer and model of your hardware device. ---," click "Have disk."

9. The "Install From Disk" dialog box will appear. Specify the folder that contains the driver as the "Copy manufacturer's files from," and click the "OK" button. Alternatively, click the "Browse" button to access the "Open" dialog box, move to the folder that contains the driver, and click the "OK" button. Then click the "OK" button.

Example) If the driver is in the "\English\Driver\USB_ME" folder of drive D, you would type "D:\English\Driver\USB_ME."

10. When the "Select Device" dialog box appears, make sure that the model is displayed as "Roland VariOS," and click the "OK" button.

11. When the display indicates "Windows driver file search for the device: Roland VariOS," click "Next >." The driver files will be copied. Please wait until the copying is completed.

12. Click "Finish."

13. As described in "Before you begin," make settings so that the VariOS can be used. The VariOS cannot be used unless these settings are made.

Cannot select the VariOS device

Was the driver installed correctly?

Did the computer enter a standby or hibernate mode while the VariOS was connected with its power turned on?

If the computer entered a standby or hibernate mode while the VariOS was connected with its power turned on, it may not operate correctly. In this case, after resuming, exit all applications that are using the VariOS, and then turn on the power of the VariOS once again.

Was the USB cable disconnected and reconnected while the VariOS was being used, or was the power of the VariOS turned off, then on again?

If the USB cable is disconnected and reconnected while the VariOS is in use, or if the power of the VariOS is turned off, then on again, it may no longer operate correctly. If this occurs, exit all applications that are using the VariOS, and turn the power of the VariOS off, then on again.

On some computers, if the VariOS is connected while Windows starts up, the driver will not be loaded correctly, and it will not be possible to use the VariOS via USB.

If this occurs, start up Windows before you turn on the power of the VariOS or connect it.

Cannot play back/record

Was the driver installed correctly?

Did you make settings as described in "Before you begin" so that the USB driver could be used?

Could you have entered standby or hibernate mode during playback or recording?

If you entered standby or hibernate mode during playback or recording, it will no longer be possible to play back or record from the VariOS. Exit all currently playing or recording applications, and switch the power of the VariOS off, then back on again.

During playback or recording, did you turn the power of the VariOS on/off, or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable?

If you turn the power of the VariOS on/off or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable during playback or recording, the VariOS 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 VariOS, then turn the VariOS off and then on again.

Part of the playback is wrong: e.g., notes are broken off prematurely, or some notes are lost

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 or verify settings."

* Note!
The modified setting will take effect after you turn the power of the VariOS on/off. Unless you experience problems, use the unchecked (initial) setting.

Cannot use two or more units simultaneously

This driver can be used with only one unit at a time.

The second and subsequent VariOS cannot be used. Use the following procedure.

1. Exit all applications.

2. Shut down Windows.

3. Make sure that only one VariOS unit is connected. Then restart Windows and check the operation.


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