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

B-type USB

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

 

4 Press USB to select the USB input.

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

 

REC

PLAY

 

PRE

OUT

IN

AUX

TAPE

TUNER

OUT

 

 

 

A-type USB connector

 

SIGNAL

L

GND

L

R

R

 

MM/MC

CD

PHONO

This amplifier

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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 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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