User Manual

Troubleshooting

MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner’s Manual

Reference

The sound is intermittent or

distorted.

❑ Does the computer you are using meet the listed system requirements?

Refer to “Computer System Requirements” on page 6 for details.

❑ Are any other applications, device drivers, or USB devices (scanners, printers, etc.)

running at the same time?

Be sure to quit all applications you are not using.

❑ Are you playing back a large number of audio tracks?

The number of tracks you can play at the same time will depend on the perfor-

mance of the computer you are using. You may experience intermittent playback if

you exceed your computer’s capabilities.

❑ Are you recording or playing long continuous sections of audio?

The audio data processing capabilities of your computer will depend on a number of

factors including CPU speed and access to external devices.

On Windows computers, changing some settings as outlined below can improve

performance.

1. Click [Control Panel] from the [START] menu, and double-click the “Sounds and

Audio Devices” icon to open the “Sounds and Audio Devices Properties” dialog

window.

2. Click the “Volume” tab and click “Advanced” in “Speaker settings.” The

“Advanced Audio Properties” dialog window will open.

3. Click the “Performance” tab. Set “Hardware acceleration” to “Full”, and “Sample

rate conversion quality” to “Good.”

Don’t change these settings if you are not familiar with your computer’s operating

system.

Check that the file system is set properly, and make sure that you have a plenty of

free memory (more than 128 megabytes). If the wave files you are recording or

playing are not too large, changing the virtual memory settings can sometimes

improve audio performance.

In some cases it might be necessary to update your hard disk controller, device

drivers, or BIOS. Refer to your computer’s support center or support page on the

web for more information.

❑ Try adding memory.

Adding more RAM memory can significantly increase your computer’s audio perfor-

mance. Refer to your computer’s owner’s manual for information on installing and

setting up extra memory.

There is a delay when play-

ing a software synthesizer

via a MIDI keyboard

(latency).

❑ Check the URL listed below for the latest information.

<http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/>