AX-09 Driver Ver.1.0.0 for Windows® XP
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This is the AX-09 driver for Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition/Professional.
This driver has the following requirements.
- Operating System
- Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or later)
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or later)
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- Computer
- A computer with a USB connector that supports USB Specification Revision 1.1 or higher
* | Macintosh computers running Microsoft Windows are not supported.
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- If you change the USB connector to which the AX-09 is connected, "Found New Hardware Wizard" may appear, but this is not a problem. For details refer to ""Found New Hardware Wizard" appears even though you installed the driver."
- On some computers, the driver does not load correctly if the AX-09 is already connected when Windows is started up. As a result, it will not be possible to use the AX-09 via USB. If this occurs, wait until after Windows has started to turn on the power of the AX-09 (or to connect it).
- If the AX-09 does not work correctly after resuming from Stand By or Hibernate mode, you should exit all applications that use the AX-09, and then turn the power of the AX-09 off and on again.
- If the USB cable is disconnected and reconnected while the AX-09 is in use, or if the power of the AX-09 is turned off, then on again, it may stop operating correctly. If this occurs, after resuming, you should exit all applications that use the AX-09, and turn the power of the AX-09 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 AX-09 was being used, the AX-09 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 AX-09, then turn the AX-09 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 Setup.exe.
* | If a "Install Program As Other User" dialog box appears, click [Cancel] to quit the installation and then perform the installation as an administrative account. |
- The message "AX-09 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 the "Software Installation" dialog box appears, click [Continue Anyway] to proceed with the installation.
- The message "Ready to install the driver. ---" will appear.
* | If any other message appears, follow the directions of the message. |
- Use a USB cable to connect the AX-09 to your computer, then power up the AX-09.
- Wait until the lower right of the screen indicates "Found New Hardware" and the "Found New Hardware Wizard" appears.
* | It may take some time for the "Found New Hardware Wizard" to appear. |
- If you are asked whether you want to connect to Windows Update, choose "No" and then click [Next].
- Choose "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" and click [Next].
- If the "Hardware Installation" dialog box appears, click [Continue Anyway] to proceed with the installation.
- If the "Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard" appears, Click [Finish].
- When the "Installation has been completed." message appears, installation has been completed.
Click [Close] to close the "Driver Setup" dialog box.
- If the "System Setting Change" dialog box appears, click [Yes] to restart Windows.
- Refer to "Before you begin," and make the necessary settings for using the AX-09. You won't be able to use the AX-09 unless you make these settings.
* | If you are unable to use the AX-09 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 AX-09 device, a problem may have occurred. Refer to "Troubleshooting." |
MIDI input/output device
- [MIDI OUT devices]
- AX-09
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- [MIDI IN devices]
- AX-09
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- Open the "Control Panel," and double-click "Sounds and Audio Devices."
* | If the above icon cannot be found, click the "Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices," and click the "Sounds and Audio Devices." |
- Click the "Audio" tab, and in "MIDI music playback," select "AX-09."
* | If the above MIDI ports cannot be selected, a problem may have occurred. Refer to "Troubleshooting." |
- Click [OK] to close "Sounds and Audio Devices Properties."
- Open "Windows Media Player," select a MIDI file, and then play back the file.
- When changing driver settings, always make sure to first quit all applications using the AX-09. This is unnecessary when only checking the settings.
- Open the "Control Panel," and double-click "AX-09."
* | If the above icon cannot be found, click the " Switch to Classic View." |
- The "AX-09 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 AX-09 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 up Windows with all USB cables disconnected.
(except for keyboard and mouse)
- Exit all applications before you begin the uninstallation.
- Open "Control Panel" and click "Add or Remove Programs."
- In the list, choose "AX-09 Driver", and click "Change/Remove."
- The display will indicate "The installed AX-09 Driver will be uninstalled." and click the [OK].
* | If any other message appears, follow the directions of the message. |
- When the message "Uninstallation was completed." is displayed, click [OK] to restart Windows.
- Is the AX-09 set to VENDER mode?
- Set the AX-09 to VENDER mode.
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- Are you logged onto Windows with the appropriate user rights?
- You must log on to Windows as one of the following users:
- the Administrator or other user with the privileges of the Administrators group
- a user whose Account Type is Computer administrator
* | For more information regarding this, consult your computer system administrator. |
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- Driver Signing Options setting
- You may be unable to install the driver depending on the "Driver Signing Options" setting. Proceed as follows to change this setting.
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- Open the System Properties dialog box.
- Click the Windows start menu, and from the menu, select Control Panel.
- In "Pick a category," click "Performance and Maintenance."
- In "or pick a Control Panel icon," click the System icon.
* | Depending on your setup, the System icon may appear directly in the Control Panel (Classic View). If so, double-click the System icon. |
- Click the Hardware tab, then click [Driver Signing].
The Driver Signing Options dialog box will open.
- In the Driver Signing Options dialog box, select "Warn" or "Ignore," then click [OK].
- Click [OK] to close the System Properties dialog box.
- Install the driver as described in "Installation."
* | Change the setting back to its previous state when you've finished installing the driver. |
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- Was the driver installed correctly?
- If you can't use the AX-09 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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- Could the AX-09 be in use by other software?
- Exit all applications that are using the AX-09, and turn the power of the AX-09 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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- Is the AX-09 MIDI device name displayed?
- If the device name is not displayed, exit all applications that are using the AX-09, and turn the power of the AX-09 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 Stand By or Hibernate mode while the AX-09 was connected with its power turned on?
- If the AX-09 does not work correctly after resuming from Stand By or Hibernate mode, you should exit all applications that use the AX-09, and then turn the power of the AX-09 off and on again.
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- Was the USB cable disconnected and reconnected while the AX-09 was being used, or was the power of the AX-09 turned off, then on again?
- If the USB cable is disconnected and reconnected while the AX-09 is in use, or if the power of the AX-09 is turned off, then on again, it may no longer operate correctly. If this occurs, exit all applications that are using the AX-09, and turn the power of the AX-09 off, then on again.
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- On some computers, if the AX-09 is connected while Windows starts up, the driver will not be loaded correctly, and it will not be possible to use the AX-09 via USB.
- If this occurs, start up Windows before you turn on the power of the AX-09 or connect it.
- Was the driver installed correctly?
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- Could the AX-09 be in use by other software?
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- Did you make settings as described in "Before you begin" so that the AX-09 driver could be used?
- The AX-09 cannot be used unless you make these settings. Refer to the sections on "Before you begin."
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- Could you have entered Stand By or Hibernate mode during playback or recording?
- If the AX-09 does not work correctly after resuming from Stand By or Hibernate mode, you should exit all applications that use the AX-09, and then turn the power of the AX-09 off and on again.
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- During playback or recording, did you turn the power of the AX-09 on/off, or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable?
- If you turn the power of the AX-09 on/off or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable during playback or recording, the AX-09 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 AX-09, then turn the AX-09 off and then on again.
Problems may be solved by making the settings shown below.
- Check the power management settings
- Open "Control Panel," click "Performance and Maintenance," and then click "Power Options."
* | If you’re using the Classic View, double-click the "Power Options" icon. |
- Click the "Power Schemes" tab, and in the Power Schemes field, select "Always On."
- Click [OK] to close "Power Options Properties."
- "Performance Options" settings of System Properties
- Open the "Control Panel," and double-click "System."
* | If the above icon cannot be found, click the "Performance and Maintenance," and click the "System." |
- Click the "Advanced" tab, click [Settings] in "Performance."
- 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 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 AX-09 on/off. Unless you experience problems, use the unchecked (initial) setting. |
- If you change the USB connector to which the AX-09 is connected, "Found New Hardware Wizard" may appear.
- This is normal behavior, and does not indicate a problem. Use the following procedure to install the driver.
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- Wait until the lower right of the screen indicates "Found New Hardware" and the "Found New Hardware Wizard" appears.
* | It may take some time for the "Found New Hardware Wizard" to appear. |
- If you are asked whether you want to connect to Windows Update, choose "No" and then click [Next].
- Choose "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" and click [Next].
- If the "Hardware Installation" dialog box appears, click [Continue Anyway] to proceed with the installation.
- If the "Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard" appears, Click [Finish].
- If the "System Setting Change" dialog box appears, click [Yes] to restart Windows.
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