Other connections Using the USB interface

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 receiver.

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 receiver.1

B-type USB

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

4Press USB to select the USB input.

You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel.

connector
FM UNBAL		AM LOOP	ANTENNA		USB	XM		IR	CONTROL
75		AM LOOP			USB	XM		IR	OUT
				AUDIO IN		IN			OUT
				AUDIO IN		IN	IN	OUT
							IN	OUT
									SIGNAL
								L	GND	L
								L		L
		REC	PLAY					R		R
		REC	PLAY						MM/MC
		OUT	IN						MM/MC
12V	PRE	OUT	IN				CD		PHONO
12V	PRE	TAPE		AUX1	AUX2		CD		PHONO
TRIGGER	OUT

This receiver

A-type USB connector

1Connect your computer's USB terminal to the USB terminal on the rear panel of this receiver.

2Switch on your computer and this receiver.

5Make 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.

6Turn up the volume control on your computer and this receiver.

You may want to start with a fairly low volume on this receiver and turn it up as necessary after you’ve checked your levels.

7Start playback of a source on your computer.

Important

If you have followed the steps above, and still can’t hear any audio output, try the following:

•Switch the receiver off, then on again.

•Selecting another input source (like CD or TAPE), then back to USB.

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 A-type connector (from your PC) to a 4-pin B-type connector (to this unit).

•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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