Connecting to a Personal Computer and Playing Back a Music File
By connecting the USB input terminal of this unit to a personal computer using a USB cable, recorded music files can be played using the D/A converter of this unit.
The
<Depending on the hardware and software configuration of the personal computer, operation may not be possible, even with the
Connect the unit to a personal computer using a USB cable.
The cable must match the connection terminal of this unit.
USB cable
Computer
Turn on the personal computer.
Confirm that the operating system starts normally.
Press the POWER button to turn on the unit.
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Press the MODE button repeatedly to select “USB in” (page 17).
When you are using the remote control unit, press the GROUP/ TITLE buttons repeatedly.
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.
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 the amplifier connected to this unit. Set the amplifier volume to the minimum, start playback and then gradually increase the volume.
<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.
<CAUTION: 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
-Switching the unit power off
-Changing the input
<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.
<Depending on the operation environment of the personal computer, it may not be possible to maintain the USB data transfer speed. This may interrupt playback or cause noise. Furthermore, starting other applications during music file playback may interrupt playback or cause noise.
<If the music playback software is started before this unit and the personal computer are connected, or the input of this unit is set to “USB in” before connection, music files may not be played back correctly. If this occurs, restart the music playback software or the personal computer.
<To prevent the USB input from negatively influencing sound quality when an input source other than USB is used, the default “USB_PW” setting is “OFF”. This setting switches off the power to the USB input circuit. When you want to continually maintain a USB connection with a personal computer, set “USB_PW” to “ON” (page 23).
When this setting is “ON”, the USB input circuit is always operating. The USB connection is maintained, even when the input is changed to a setting other than “USB in”.
