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1, Welcome
a, Introduction
b, System Requirements
2, Installation
a, Windows 98
b, Windows Millennium
c, Windows 2000
d, Windows XP
3, Un-installation
4, Installing the Windows Media Player
5, Connection the DAL 150 to your audio system
6, Using the DAL 150
a, Selecting the Output Mode
b, Operation using the Windows Media Player
7, Software Updates
8, Troubleshooting
9, Specifications
1, Welcome
a, Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Harman Kardon DAL 150™ USB to S/P-DIF Interface. This unique
device accepts compressed audio MP3 files from the PC and streams out PCM data for use with
any AV receiver with a coaxial digital input. When used with current model Harman Kardon AVR
models it may also output native MP3 data so that high quality decoding may take place within
the AVR.
This product will work with most desktop or laptop computers using Microsoft Windows 98™,
Windows Millennium™, Windows 2000™ and Windows XP™ that include USB Support. Please
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Summary of Contents for Harman Kardon 150
- Page 1 MP3 files from the PC and streams out PCM data for use with any AV receiver with a coaxial digital input. When used with current model Harman Kardon AVR models it may also output native MP3 data so that high quality decoding may take place within the AVR.
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Page 2: 2,Installation Instructions
DAL 150 to operate. This guide contains the information needed for installation and use of the DAL 150. Please read it carefully before using the DAL 150 device for the first time. The README file included on the supplied disk may contain more recent information that may not be included in this guide. - Page 3 3, When the following window appears, select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended). Then click on the [Next >] button. 4, When the following window appears, select CD-ROM drive. Then click the [Next >] button.
- Page 4 5, When the following window appears, click the [Next >] button. At this point the software drivers for the DAL 150 will begin to install. THIS MAY TAKE A FEW SECONDS. ALLOWS THE MACHINE TO COMPLETELY FINISH THIS PROCESS. 6, When the following window appears, click the [Finish] button.
- Page 5 DAL 150 is complete. 9, In order for the DAL 150 to operate, you must have the Windows Media Player version 7.0 or higher installed on your system. At this point the DAL 150 software will check to see if the proper Windows Media Player is present on your computer and it will automatically install it if needed.
- Page 6 2, The next window will appear after a few seconds. Click on the [Next >] button. 3, When the following window appears, select Search for the suitable driver for my device (Recommended) and then click on the [Next >] button...
- Page 7 4, When the following window appears, select CD-ROM drive and then click the [Next >] button.
- Page 8 5, When the following window appears, click the [Next >] button. At this point the software drivers for the DAL 150 will begin to install. THIS MAY TAKE A FEW SECONDS. ALLOWS THE MACHINE TO COMPLETELY FINISH THIS PROCESS.
- Page 9 6, When the following window appears, click the [Finish] button.
- Page 10 DAL 150 is complete. 9, In order for the DAL 150 to operate, you must have the Windows Media Player Version 7.0 or higher installed on your system. At this point the DAL 150 software will check to see if the proper Windows Media Player is present on your computer and it will automatically install it if needed.
- Page 11 2, When the following window appears, click on the [Continue Anyway] button. As of this printing, there was no Digital Signature for the 8051 firmware required by the DAL 150. However, this software has been thoroughly tested for full compatibility with Windows XP and is safe to install.
- Page 12 3. When the following “Found New Hardware Wizard” menu appears the installation of the “Loader 8051 firmware” driver is complete. Click on [Finish].
- Page 13 (Recommended) and click on [Next]. 5, When the following window appears, click on the [Continue Anyway] button. As of this printing, there was no Digital Signature for the DAL 150 driver. However, this software has been thoroughly tested for full compatibility with...
- Page 14 6, The “HK DAL 150” driver will automatically be installed after the following window appears and you click on [Finish]. When the Harman Kardon “hk” icon appears in the systray (or task bar) in the lower right corner of your display, the installation of the DAL 150 is complete.
- Page 15 Windows Media Player Version 7.0 or higher will already be installed as a part of the operating system. For computers running Windows 98 or Windows 2000, the proper version of the Windows Media Player must be present for the DAL 150 to operate. During the installation process the software will automatically check to see if the Player is available, and it will install it if necessary.
- Page 16 1. When the “Welcome” message box appears, click on [Yes]. 2, Please read the license agreement and click on [Yes] to accept it. 3. When the “Component Setup” window appears, click on [Next] to continue.
- Page 17 4. When the “Windows Media Player Privacy Statement” message appears, click the check box for “I have read the Privacy Statement” and then click on [Next] to continue.
- Page 18 5. At the next “Component Setup” screen, click to accept those components required for your specific system. It is easiest to install all options, as there is no harm in having something available that is not needed now, but which may be required at a later date.
- Page 19 6. When the second “ Windows Media Component Setup” screen appears you may select any of the options required for your system. Please note that the “MPEG Layer 3 (.mp3,.m3U) option must be selected in order for the DAL 150 to operate. Click on [Next] to continue.
- Page 20 7. The next screen tells you that the system is ready to install the Windows Media Player. Click on [Next] to continue.
- Page 21 8. A Setup window will pop up to show that the Player installation is in progress. When the window shown below appears the installation is complete. At this point you must reboot your system to finalize the installation. Click on [Next] to reboot your system.
- Page 22 2, Connect one end of the coaxial digital audio cable supplied with the DAL 150 to the RCA jack on the unit labeled “S/PDIF OUT”. If the supplied cable is not long enough to reach your audio system, you may use any coaxial style interconnect cable designed for video or digital audio use.
- Page 23 USB cable be used to connect the DAL 150 and the computer. A longer cable (up to five meters) may be used to connect the DAL 150 to your audio system. 3, Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to a coaxial digital input on your AV receiver or surround processor.
- Page 24 MP3 to MP3 option in either menu. This will allow products such as the Harman Kardon AVR 110, AVR 120, AVR 210, AVR 220, AVR 310, AVR 320, AVR 510, AVR 520 and AVR 520 to do the decoding rather than rob processor horsepower from your computer.
- Page 25 • Right click on the hk icon in the Systray and then click on Open WMP • When the DAL 150 menu is on the screen, click on the Open WMP button • If your desktop has previously installed an icon that launches the Player,...
- Page 26 Q&A Q. When I uninstall the Hi-Fi decoder in device manager then I insert the cable again. It appears again? A. You should uninstall it again until there is no driver there. 2. Install Q After I install the driver I am unable to see the Icon? A.