Owner's Manual - Roland

Connecting to Your Computer via USB (USB Mode)About USB FunctionsThe Fantom-X has two modes of USB functionality: storage mode fortransferring files, and MIDI mode for sending and receiving MIDImessages. You must switch between these two modes on theFantom-X; they cannot be used simultaneously.The USB mode (file transfer/MIDI communication) must beswitched before you connect the Fantom-X with your computer.Each mode can be used with the following operating systems.Operating System Storage Mode MIDI ModeWindows XP/2000/Me or later √ √Windows 98/98SE not supported √Mac OS 9 (9.04 or later) √ √Mac OS X √ √* This may not work correctly with some types of computer.Switching the Storage Modeand the MIDI ModeSelecting USB Storage ModeYou must switch the Fantom-X to USB Storage mode before youconnect the Fantom-X and your computer with a USB cable.1. Press [MENU].2. Press or to select “System,” and then press[ENTER].3. Press [F1 (⇑)] or [F2 (⇓)] to select “USB.”The USB screen will appear.4. Press or to select “USB Mode.”Selecting MIDI ModeYou must switch the Fantom-X to MIDI mode before youconnect the Fantom-X and your computer with a USB cable.If you've selected USB MIDI mode, nothing can be receivedfrom the MIDI IN connector.1. Press [MENU].2. Press or to select “System,” and then press[ENTER].3. Press [F1 (⇑)] or [F2 (⇓)] to select “USB.”The USB screen will appear.4. Press or to select “USB Mode.”5. Turn the VALUE dial or use [INC] [DEC] to select “MIDI.”A confirmation dialog box will appear.6. To switch the USB mode, press [F8 (OK)]. If you decide notto switch, press [F7 (Cancel)].MIDI mode will be selected.7. Press or to select “USB MIDI-Thru.”8. Turn the VALUE dial or use [INC] [DEC] to make settings forUSB-MIDI Thru Switch.This switch specifies whether MIDI messages received at theUSB connector or the MIDI IN connector will be retransmittedfrom the USB connector or the MIDI OUT connector (ON) ornot (OFF).9. If you want the Fantom-X to start up in MIDI mode the nexttime it is powered up, press [F8 (System Write)] to save theSystem settings.For details on operations in MIDI mode, refer to “ExchangingMIDI Messages with Your Computer (MIDI Mode)” (p. 222).5. Turn the VALUE dial or use [INC] [DEC] to select“STORAGE.”A confirmation dialog box will appear.6. To switch the USB mode, press [F8 (OK)]. If you decide notto switch, press [F7 (Cancel)].USB Storage mode will be selected.7. If you want the Fantom-X to start up in USB Storage modethe next time it is powered up, press [F8 (System Write)] tosave the System settings.For details on operations in USB Storage mode, refer to“Transferring Files to or from Your Computer (StorageMode)” (p. 219).218