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- Page 1 3-232-311-11(2) Digital PCLink Operating Instructions ©2001 Sony Corporation...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents What Is Included ... 3 System Requirements ... 3 Getting Started ... 4 Windows 98/Me(Millennium edition)/2000 Users ... 4 Windows Installation ... 4 Windows 98 installation ... 4 Windows Me installation ... 5 Windows 2000 installation ... 6 Checking that the Digital PCLink is selected as preferred device ... -
Page 3: What Is Included
What Is Included • Digital PCLink (1) • USB Cable (1) • Optical Cable (1) • Operating Instructions (1) System Requirements • Computer running Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows 2000/Mac OS 9.04 • Primary USB Port • Windows and Macintosh compatible Jukebox/Audio Player Application... -
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting Started Getting your Digital PCLink going is as simple as plugging it into a primary USB port of any computer running Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Mac OS 9.04. There’s no need to load any special software, but you will have to follow a few simple steps. After you have finished these steps, make sure to read our tips on recording before launching into a full session. -
Page 5: Windows Me Installation
Windows 98 should already have the various USB components installed and will automatically default to the location of those drivers on your hard drive. Click Next. If Windows 98 does not have the various USB components loaded, it will tell you that the files could not be found and will request the Windows 98 CD. -
Page 6: Windows 2000 Installation
In the Add New Hardware Wizard, place a check next to the option Automatic Search for a Better Driver (Recommended) and click Next. The Add New Hardware Wizard will load a Windows Driver folder. When it has completed loading the drivers from this folder, the Add New Hardware Wizard will let you know it has finished installing the new hardware device. -
Page 7: Checking That The Digital Pclink Is Selected As Preferred Device
Checking that the Digital PCLink is selected as preferred device With USB technology, there is never any need to turn your computer off when unplugging or plugging in the Digital PCLink. When you want to use the Digital PCLink simply close any running programs and plug it into the USB port. -
Page 8: Windows Me
Note Some computer systems ship with an OEM version of Windows 98 that does not contain the entire generic USB driver and audio platform. If you cannot select USB Audio Device in the Preferred Device window, please refer to the troubleshooting section at the end of this user manual for further instructions. -
Page 9: Controlling The Output And Volume Levels
Controlling the output and volume levels The Digital PCLink’s volume and output controls can be accessed by double clicking on the speaker icon at the bottom right hand side of the Windows task bar. The volume for the Digital PCLink is set by the Wave Volume slider, which is the only slider that the Digital PCLink uses. - Page 10 To verify that your computer is running the necessary Apple Audio Extensions, close all open applications. On the desktop, find the icon that corresponds with your Macintosh hard drive. Double click on it. A window will open listing all the files and folders on your hard drive.
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Page 11: Recording To Minidisc
Recording to MiniDisc The Digital PCLink allows you to record music to your MiniDisc recorder by simply playing back audio using the Windows Media Player or your favorite Audio Jukebox/Player application. The music file saved on your computer can be recorded in real time as it is being played back. -
Page 12: Monitoring The Audio
Monitoring the audio When the Digital PCLink is connected to the computer via USB cable, Windows will automatically assign it as your system’s preferred audio device, therefore no sound will come out of your computer’s speakers or the speakers plugged into your souncard. In order to monitor the playback of the music file while you are recording, you must connect the supplied headphones or your speakers to the headphone jack of the MiniDisc recorder. - Page 13 You will need to determine whether or not your Jukebox/Player has the ability to control the Wave Volume slider in the Digital PCLink volume control panel. Press play on your Jukebox/Player and open the Digital PCLink volume control panel by double clicking on the speaker icon in the Windows task bar at the bottom right had corner of your screen.
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Page 14: Disconnecting The Digital Pclink
You have now set the levels of the Digital PCLink for recording. You can now load a full playlist and start a recording session. During recording it not advisable to use other applications on your system. Most Jukebox/Player applications require large amounts of resources to ensure flawless decoding and playback of the audio files. - Page 15 Fix: A lot of the large branded computer manufacturers ship their systems with a cutdown OEM version of Windows that does not always include all the USB audio components. Because this is specific to each manufacturer, you will need to contact the one who built your system and ask them to send you a USB audio upgrade to bring your version of Windows up to the same standard as the retail version.
- Page 16 C:\win\inf\wdma_usb.inf — driver location for USB Audio Device Even though these drivers may be present on your system, if the OEM version of Windows you are running does not contain all the underlying USB audio components, you will not be able to select USB Audio Device as the preferred playback device in the Multimedia Window.
- Page 17 If you are on a network, it is advisable to log off. Note If you are using a laptop or notebook computer, the data flowing to the Digital PCLink can be severely effected by the processing power management of the CPU.
- Page 18 5 System hangs when booting up with the Digital PCLink installed Problem: You have the Digital PCLink plugged in and your system hangs every time on start up. Fix: Some computers using a Phoenix BIOS hang during bootup when encountering a USB device with a configuration descriptor longer than Oxf8 in length.
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Page 19: Regulatory Information
Regulatory Information For the customers in the United States. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: XITEL Model No.: MD-Port DG2/DG1 Responsible Party: Xitel Pty. Ltd. Address: 73 Heffernan St, Mitchell, Act. 2911 Australia Phone: (02) 6241-8272 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is... - Page 20 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...