Installing The Usb Driver; Maintenance - Audio Alchemy DDP-1 Owner's Manual

Installing the USB Driver

To use the USB input with a Windows PC, you will need to install a USB driver. This is re-
quired for each Windows PC you use with the DDP-1. (If you are using an Apple Mac, no
driver is required.)
Start by downloading the driver from www.audioalchemy.com. The driver will be in the form
of a ZIP file. Unzip the file and open the folder, which is called Release Driver. Connect a
cable from one of the computer's USB ports to the DDP-1's USB digital audio input. (Make
sure you don't connect the computer to the DDP-1's USB programming input. Refer to the
Connections and Controls: Rear Panel section of this manual if you have any question
about which is which.) Now open the Release Driver folder and click on the first file labeled
Setup (shown in the screen shot at right).
The "Welcome to the Digital Decoding Devices Setup Wizard" dialog box seen at right
should appear onscreen. Click Next to begin installation.
If you see a message box telling you the driver is unsigned, click Run Anyway. The DDP-
1's USB driver has been approved by Microsoft, but if your computer does not have an active web connection, it won't be
able to confirm the driver signature. Likewise, if you get a "Do you want to allow the follow-
ing program to make changes to this computer?" dialog box, click Yes.
The "Choose Install Location" dialog box will now appear. If you want to change the loca-
tion on your computer where the driver is stored, feel free, but the simplest installation we
recommend sticking with the default location. Now click Install.
Once the installation of the driver is complete, you will see the "Installation Complete" dia-
log box shown at right. Click Next.
You will now see a "Completing the Digital Decoding Devices Setup Wizard" dialog box.
Click Finish and the driver installation will be completed.
You will now need to select the DDP-1 as your computer's audio playback device. First,
open your computer's Control Panel, click on "Hardware and Sound," then click on "Man-
age Audio Devices" (under "Sound"). You'll see a panel like the one at right, showing all
the audio playback devices you have connected.
Place the cursor over "Speakers/AudioAlchemy_Audio 2.0" until it is highlighted onscreen,
then right-click. Choose "Enable" to activate the USB connection to the DDP-1. Choosing
"Set as Default Communications Device" will automatically default your computer's audio
output to the DDP-1 whenever it is connected.

Maintenance

The DDP-1 requires no user maintenance, although it's a good idea to occasionally wipe
any accumulated dust off of it. To do this, use a soft microfiber cloth and wipe gently to re-
move any dust. Stubborn fingerprints or dirt may be removed by spraying a small amount
of water or window cleaner onto the cloth, then using the moistened cloth to clean the DDP-1. Do not spray any cleaner or
other moisture directly onto the DDP-1.
If the DDP-1 does not seem to be working properly, please contact your dealer. Do not attempt to open the chassis;
there are no user-serviceable parts inside.
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