SPD Series Driver Ver.1.0.0 for Windows® 7 64-bit Edition

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About this driver

This is the SPD Series driver for Microsoft® Windows® 7 64-bit Edition.
*To use this driver, you must set the "USB Driver" of the SPD Series to "VENDER."

System requirements

This driver has the following requirements.

Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® 7 64-bit Edition
*This does not work with the 32-bit Edition of Windows 7.
Computer
A computer with a USB connector that supports USB Specification Revision 1.1 or higher
*This driver cannot be used in a virtual Windows environment, such as Windows XP Mode (Virtual Windows XP) or Virtual PC.
*Macintosh computers running Microsoft Windows are not supported.

Caution when using the Windows 7 64-bit Edition

In order to use this product with the 64-bit Edition of Windows 7, please read and understand the following points. You must also take into account the compatibility of each product you will be using.

Cautions and Limitations


Installation

*Before installing the driver, you must set the "USB Driver" of the SPD Series to "VENDER."
*To reinstall or update the driver, refer to "To reinstall."
  1. Start up Windows with all USB cables disconnected.
    (except for keyboard and mouse)
  2. Exit all applications before you begin the installation.
  3. Double-click the Setup icon.
  4. *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.
  5. A confirmation screen regarding User Account Control will appear, click [Yes].
  6. The message "SPD Series Driver will be installed on your computer. ---" will appear. Click [Next].
    *If any other message appears, follow the directions of the message.
  7. Click [Next] to begin installation.
  8. If a dialog box regarding Windows Security appears, click [Install].
  9. The message "Ready to install the driver. ---" will appear.
    *If any other message appears, follow the directions of the message.
  10. Use a USB cable to connect the SPD Series to your computer, then turn on the SPD Series.
    The driver will be installed automatically.
  11. When the "Installation has been completed." message appears, installation has been completed.
    Click [Close] to close the "Driver Setup" dialog box.
  12. If the "System Settings Change" dialog box appears, click [Yes] to restart Windows.
  13. Refer to "Before you begin," and make the necessary settings for using the SPD Series. You won't be able to use the SPD Series unless you make these settings.
    *If you are unable to use the SPD Series after connecting it, it's possible that a problem has occurred. Refer to "Troubleshooting."

Before you begin

Input/output device settings for your application

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 SPD Series device, a problem may have occurred. Refer to "Troubleshooting."

MIDI input/output device

*In the Windows Media Player, the MIDI input/output device of SPD Series cannot be used.
Please select the following device in your MIDI compatible application.
[MIDI OUT devices]
SPD
 
[MIDI IN devices]
SPD
 

To change the settings

To change or verify settings

  1. When changing driver settings, always make sure to first quit all applications using the SPD Series. This is unnecessary when only checking the settings.
  2. Open the "Control Panel," switch "View by:" to the icon view (Large icons or Small icons), and then click "SPD Series."
  3. The "SPD Series Driver Settings" dialog box will appear.
  4. To modify the settings, make the changes and click [OK]. To simply check the settings, be sure to click [Cancel] 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 this check box cleared.
*The modified setting will take effect after you turn the power of the SPD Series on/off.
 
"Show README" button
This button displays the README file (this document).
 
Information
This field shows the driver version.

To reinstall

  1. Delete the driver as described in "To uninstall."
    *When you uninstall, the settings of the Driver Settings 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 up Windows with all USB cables disconnected.
    (except for keyboard and mouse)
  2. Exit all applications before you begin the uninstallation.
  3. Open "Control Panel" and click "Uninstall a program."
    *If the icon view is selected for the Control Panel, click "Programs and Features."
  4. In the list, choose "SPD Series Driver", and click "Uninstall/Change."
  5. If a dialog box regarding User Account Control appears, click [Yes].
  6. *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.
  7. The display will indicate "The installed SPD Series Driver will be uninstalled." and click the [OK].
  8. When the message "Uninstallation was completed." is displayed, click [OK] to restart Windows.

Troubleshooting

Cannot install/uninstall the driver

Is the SPD Series set to VENDER mode?
Set the SPD Series to VENDER mode.
 
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.
 

Cannot select/use the SPD Series device

Was the driver installed correctly?
If you can't use the SPD Series 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.
 
Could the SPD Series be in use by other software?
Exit all applications that are using the SPD Series, and turn the power of the SPD Series off, then on again.
If this does not solve the problem, use the procedure described in "To reinstall" to reinstall the driver.
 
Is the SPD Series MIDI device name displayed?
If the device name is not displayed, exit all applications that are using the SPD Series, and turn the power of the SPD Series off, then on again.
If this does not solve the problem, use the procedure described in "To reinstall" to reinstall the driver.
 
Did the computer enter a Sleep mode while the SPD Series was connected with its power turned on?
If the SPD Series does not work correctly after resuming from Sleep mode, you should exit all applications that use the SPD Series, and then turn the power of the SPD Series off and on again.
 
Was the USB cable disconnected and reconnected while the SPD Series was being used, or was the power of the SPD Series turned off, then on again?
If the USB cable is disconnected and reconnected while the SPD Series is in use, or if the power of the SPD Series is turned off, then on again, it may no longer operate correctly. If this occurs, exit all applications that are using the SPD Series, and turn the power of the SPD Series off, then on again.
 
On some computers, if the SPD Series is connected while Windows starts up, the driver will not be loaded correctly, and it will not be possible to use the SPD Series via USB.
If this occurs, start up Windows before you turn on the power of the SPD Series or connect it.
 

A number such as "2-" is now displayed at the beginning of the device name

Could you have connected the SPD Series to a different USB port?
If you connect the SPD Series 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 SPD Series.
*If you want to restore the device name that does not have this added number, connect the SPD Series to the same USB port as when you installed it, or reinstall the driver as described in "To reinstall."

Cannot playback or record

Was the driver installed correctly?
 
Could the SPD Series be in use by other software?
 
Did you make settings as described in "Before you begin" so that the SPD Series driver could be used?
The SPD Series cannot be used unless you make these settings. Refer to the sections on "Before you begin."
 
Could you have entered Sleep mode during playback or recording?
If the SPD Series does not work correctly after resuming from Sleep mode, you should exit all applications that use the SPD Series, and then turn the power of the SPD Series off and on again.
 
During playback or recording, did you turn the power of the SPD Series on/off, or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable?
If you turn the power of the SPD Series on/off or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable during playback or recording, the SPD Series 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 SPD Series, then turn the SPD Series off and then on again.
 

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

Problems may be solved by making the settings shown below.

Try updating the driver of your display adaptor
You may be able to eliminate clicks and pops by updating the driver for the display adaptor installed in your computer.
 
Windows Update / Microsoft Update
You may be able to solve the problem by updating your system with "Windows Update" or "Microsoft Update" provided by Microsoft.
 
Check the power management settings
  1. Open "Control Panel," click "System and Security," and then click "Power Options."
    *If the icon view is selected for the Control Panel, click "Power Options."
  2. In "Select a power plan," choose "High performance."
    *If the "High performance" plan is not shown, click "Show additional plans."
  3. In the High performance area, click "Change plan settings."
  4. Click "Change advanced power settings."
  5. In the Advanced Settings, click the “+” symbol for "Hard Disk," and click the “+”symbol for "Turn off hard disk after" to open it.
  6. Click "Setting (Minutes)," and click the down arrow to change the setting to "Never."
  7. Click [OK] to close the Power Options window.
  8. Close the "Edit Plan Settings" screen.
"Performance Options" settings of System Properties
  1. Open "Control Panel," click "System and Security," and then click "System."
    *If the icon view is selected for the Control Panel, click "System."
  2. At the left, click "Advanced system settings."
  3. If a dialog box regarding User Account Control appears, click [Yes].
    *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.
  4. Click [Settings] of the Performance section, and then click the [Advanced] tab.
  5. Select "Background services," and click [OK].
  6. Click [OK] to close "System Properties."
Such problems may be solved if you check the "Light Load" check box in the Driver Settings dialog 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 SPD Series on/off. Unless you experience problems, use the unchecked (initial) setting.

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