Turn on the personal computer | Esoteric RZ-1 guide

Connecting to a Personal Computer and Playing Back a Music File (1)

By connecting the USB input terminal of this unit to a personal computer using a USB cable, music files on the computer can be played with this unit.

The USB-connected personal computer must be running with Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista. This unit might not function properly when used with a computer running a different OS.

In addition, you must use a computer that is compatible with USB 1.1 or higher.

<Depending on the hardware and software configuration of the personal computer, operation may not be possible, even with the above-mentioned operating systems.

<It is not possible to control this unit from the personal computer or control the personal computer from this unit.

<It is not possible to send music files from this unit to a personal computer via USB.

1Turn on the personal computer.

Confirm that the operating system starts normally.

2Connect the RZ-1 to a personal computer using a USB cable.

The cable must match the connection terminal of this unit (USB-B type).

<The first time the personal computer and this unit are connected, the personal computer automatically detects the USB connection with this unit and installs the drivers. Follow the instructions of the operating system to complete installation of the drivers.

<The computer will recognize a USB connection with this unit even if it is in standby mode (power off).

3 Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn the RZ-1 on.

4 Press the SOURCE button repeatedly to select “USB”.

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5 Start playback of a music file on a personal computer.

For the best sound quality, set the volume to maximum on the personal computer and then adjust the volume on this unit. Set the volume of this unit to the minimum, start playback and then gradually increase the volume.

<When music files are being played through a USB connection, do not perform the following operations. They will cause problems with the operations of the personal computer. Exit the music playback software on your PC before performing these operations.

-Removing the USB cable

-Turning the RZ-1 standby mode (off)

-Changing the input source of RZ-1

<If a computer is not connected properly, instead of the sampling frequency being shown, “USB” will blink. Check the connections.

<When playing a music file via a USB connection, the sounds of personal computer operations are also played. To prevent these sounds from being played, change the sound settings on the personal computer.

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