05Other connections
Chapter 5:
Other connections
Using the USB interface
It is possible to listen to two channels of audio from your computer by connecting to the USB interface on the rear of this amplifier.
Depending on your model of computer and the software installed, you can listen to the stereo audio source through the speaker setup you’ve
connected to this amplifier.1
2Switch on your computer and this amplifier.
3If you’re connecting for the first time, wait for the USB driver installation to finish. The installation may take a minute or two to complete. Make sure you leave the USB cable connected until the dialog box indicates that the USB setup is finished. Note that some older operating systems may require a disc for installation.2
connector
CONTROL
USB | OUT | |
AUDIO IN | ||
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4 Press USB to select the USB input.
You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel.
| REC | PLAY |
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PRE | OUT | IN | AUX | |
TAPE | TUNER | |||
OUT | ||||
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| SIGNAL |
L | GND |
L | |
R | R |
| MM/MC |
CD | PHONO |
This amplifier
5 | Make any necessary settings required to |
select the USB interface as your computer | |
audio output. | |
You will need to make sure the correct speaker | |
setting is selected with the audio software | |
you’re using. Please refer to the manual that | |
came with the software to make these settings. | |
6 | Turn up the volume control on your |
computer and this amplifier. | |
You may want to start with a fairly low volume | |
on this amplifier and turn it up as necessary | |
after you’ve checked your levels. | |
7 | Start playback of a source on your |
computer. | |
Personal computer
1Connect your computer's USB terminal to the USB terminal on the rear panel of this amplifier.
Note
1• Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows® Millennium Edition and Windows® 98 Second Edition operating systems have been tested for compatibility, but depending on your computer setup, you may find that your system is not compatible.
•Make sure your USB cable connects from an
•The USB specification is version 1.1 compatible, and the USB Audio Class specification is 1.0 compatible.
•Computer alert sounds will also be heard through the speakers unless you disable them from the computer’s control panel.
•You won’t be able to hear the audio from the USB connection through the digital outputs of this unit.
•Note that using hubs or extensions may cause connection problems.
2If your PC doesn’t recognize this unit, try reconnecting the USB cable. If it is still unrecognized, restart the computer.
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