User manual ART USBPHONO+

[. . . ] Connectivity issues can be resolved by selecting the "Phono" or "Line" input switch on the face of the unit and then routing the outputs into the computer, stereo receiver, or recording equipment. If you plan to use the Phono Plus for SPDIF or TOSLINK sources, the internal A/D converter is disabled to maintain a pure digital signal path via the USB output. Monitoring can be done through the mini jack on the face of the unit (please note that you will be listening post A/D and the computer). [. . . ] Connect the USB PHONO PLUS to the appropriate inputs on your computer. External power supply ­ Connect the AC adaptor to the rear panel 9VAC/DC jack and set the front panel power switch to "in" for external. The switch will glow blue to indicate USB power is present when the USB cable is connected to a live USB jack. NOTE: It is best to connect directly to a computer USB input or to a powered USB hub, to assure ample power for the USB PHONO PLUS. The computer "Default Audio Device" setting must be set to connect to the USB Phono Plus. Usually the computer will do this automatically whenever a USB device is first connected, but it is sometimes necessary to make the selection manually. The same settings may need to be made in the particular audio application that you are using as well. (Check your application instructions. ) These settings should be made while the USB PHONO PLUS is connected to the computer and powered on. Select the following sound recording (input) and playback (output) settings: WINDOWS 98: Settings => Control Panel => Multimedia. Choose the preferred device: "USB Audio Device" WINDOWS XP: Settings => Control Panel => Sounds and Audio Devices => Audio. Programs => Accessories => Entertainment => Volume Control => Options => Properties. Choose the mixer device: "USB Audio CODEC" MAC OS 9. 1+: Control Panels=> Sound. Choose: "USB Audio CODEC" for the input and output device. NOTE: After these settings are made, the computer will automatically reconfigure itself back to these settings every time the USB PHONO PLUS is reconnected to the computer. If you prefer, you can have the computer output routed to your computer speakers instead of the USB PHONO PLUS monitor output jack, by selecting your computer speakers for "OUTPUT" instead of "USB Audio CODEC" in the above setup procedures. This must be done while the USB PHONO PLUS is connected to the computer and powered on. The computer will then remember these settings every time the USB PHONO PLUS is reconnected to the computer. RECORDING SOFTWARE There is a multitude of computer recording software available today, some specializing in converting tape and old records to digital. We encourage you to do some research and find the best program that suits your needs. To find links to a variety of computer audio applications please go to: www. artproaudio. com => Audio Products => ARTcessories => Select Model => USB Phono Plus As a simple system test in order to get started without any recording software on a PC, you can use Windows Sound Recorder. [. . . ] Some states do not allow limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific rights and you may have other rights, which vary, from state to state. For units purchased outside the United States, an authorized distributor of Applied Research and Technology will provide service. [. . . ]