Operating Instructions Pioneer USB D/A Converter (for Windows)
About these Operating Instructions When a USB cable is used to connect the unit’s USB port to a computer, audio files located on the computer can be played. In order to use this function, a dedicated driver (software program) must be installed in the computer. These Operating Instructions contain important information necessary for playing files on the computer, including instructions about how to install the driver and how to perform troubleshooting in event of problems.
Use a proper USB cable to connect a computer to a device equipped with USB connector, then turn on the power. 6 Click on [Next]. 7 Click on [Install]. For more information regarding connections, check the Operating Instructions for this device. USB A–type B–type * The illustration may appear differently, depending on the model used. 4 Switch the unit to the input source corresponding to the USB port. 5 In the decompressed folder, double click on “Setup.exe” to execute it.
8 9 Click on [Finish]. 5 Click [Next] and proceed to the uninstall execution screen. The driver installation is completed. 6 Click [Next] to execute the uninstall process. 7 Click on [Finish], then reboot your computer. Reboot your computer to finalize installation of the driver. Procedure finished. To uninstall the driver If you wish to uninstall (delete) the driver at any time after installing it, perform the following operation on your computer.
Troubleshooting (Windows XP) 4 Click on [Sound, video and game controllers] and confirm that [Pioneer USB D/A Converter] is listed. When using Windows Vista, see page 7 ; for Windows 7, see page 11 ; for Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, see page 15. 1. No sound Do not boot your computer’s music player program if the power is turned off to the device with the USB port, or if the USB port has not been selected as the input source.
7 Click on the [Audio] tab, then confirm that [Pioneer USB D/A Converter] is listed as the [Default device] for [Sound playback]. If another device has been selected, open the drop-down menu and select [Pioneer USB D/A Converter], then click on [Apply] to change the selection. 8 9 2. To disable the operating system’s sound scheme Under default OS settings, computer events may be accompanied by audio signals and beeps that are audible through the speakers attached to the device.
Troubleshooting (Windows Vista) 3 Click on [Sound, video and game controllers] and confirm that [Pioneer USB D/A Converter] is listed. When using Windows XP, see page 5 ; for Windows 7, see page 11 ; for Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, see page 15. 1. No sound Do not boot your computer’s music player program if the power is turned off to the device with the USB port, or if the USB port has not been selected as the input source.
5 6 Click on [Start] [Control Panel] [Hardware and Sound] [Sound]. 8 Under the [Levels] tab, set the [Speakers] level to maximum. If the Speaker Mute indicator (at the left side of the Balance button) is lighted, click it to turn it off. Under the [Playback] tab, confirm that for [Speakers], [Pioneer USB D/A Converter] is checked as the default device. If another device has been selected, select [Pioneer USB D/A Converter], and click to [Set Default].
2. To disable the operating system’s sound scheme Under default OS settings, computer events may be accompanied by audio signals and beeps that are audible through the speakers attached to the device. In the event you do not wish to hear such non-music signals, follow the instructions listed below: 1 Click [Start] [Control Panel] [Hardware and Sound] [Sound]. 2 Click on the [Sounds] tab, and for the [Sound scheme], select [No Sounds], then click on [Apply]. 3.
3 Under the [Advanced] tab, select for [Default Format] the desired output sampling rate, then click on [Apply]. Procedure finished.
Troubleshooting (Windows 7) 4 Click on [Universal Serial Bus controllers], and confirm that [USB Composite Device] is listed. 5 Click on [Start] [Control Panel] [Hardware and Sound] [Sound]. When using Windows XP, see page 5 ; for Windows Vista, see page 7 ; for Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, see page 15. 1. No sound Do not boot your computer’s music player program if the power is turned off to the device with the USB port, or if the USB port has not been selected as the input source.
6 Under the [Playback] tab, confirm that for [Speakers], [Pioneer USB D/A Converter] is checked as the [Default Device]. 8 If another device has been selected, select [Pioneer USB D/A Converter], and click on [Set Default]. 9 7 Double click on [Speakers] ([Pioneer USB D/A Converter]), and display its Properties. Procedure continues. 12 Under the [Levels] tab, set the [Speakers] level to maximum.
2. To disable the operating system’s sound scheme Under default OS settings, computer events may be accompanied by audio signals and beeps that are audible through the speakers attached to the device. In the event you do not wish to hear such non-music signals, follow the instructions listed below: 1 Click [Start] [Control Panel] [Hardware and Sound] [Sound]. 2 Click on the [Sounds] tab, and for the [Sound scheme], select [No Sounds], then click on [Apply]. 3.
3 Under the [Advanced] tab, select for [Default Format] the desired output sampling rate, then click on [Apply]. Procedure finished.
Troubleshooting (Windows 8/8.1) 3 Click on [Universal Serial Bus controllers], and confirm that [USB Composite Device] is listed. 4 Simultaneously press the [Windows] key and [X] key; select [Control Panel], then click on [Hardware and sound] [Manage audio devices]. When using Windows XP, see page 5 ; for Windows Vista, see page 7 ; for Windows 7, see page 11. 1.
5 Under the [Playback] tab, confirm that for [Speakers], [Pioneer USB D/A Converter] is checked as the [Default Device]. 7 If another device has been selected, select [Pioneer USB D/A Converter], and click on [Set Default]. 8 6 Double click on [Speakers] ([Pioneer USB D/A Converter]), and display its Properties. Procedure continues. 16 Under the [Levels] tab, set the [Speakers] level to maximum.
2. To disable the operating system’s sound scheme Under default OS settings, computer events may be accompanied by audio signals and beeps that are audible through the speakers attached to the device. In the event you do not wish to hear such non-music signals, follow the instructions listed below: 1 Simultaneously press the [Windows] key and [X] key; select [Control Panel], then click on [Hardware and sound] [Manage audio devices].
3 Under the [Advanced] tab, select for [Default Format] the desired output sampling rate, then click on [Apply]. Procedure finished.
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