Connecting The Computer; Sound Card Selection; Sound And Audio Devices Properties - Tigertronics SignaLink USB Installation & Operation Manual

amplified speakers and high-impedance headphones, but
not un-amplified speakers.
NOTE:
The Monitor output is NOT isolated from the
computer, so it may be possible to hear low-level power
supply hum or noise generated by the computer or amplified
speakers. This is normal and is NOT an indication that
your Transmit Audio is noisy. The actual Transmit Audio
signal going to the radio is FULLY ISOLATED from the
computer and noise free.

- CONNECTING THE COMPUTER -

IMPORTANT: You should connect the SignaLink USB to
your computer only AFTER you have installed the jumper
wires. If you are running Windows 98, you will need to
have your Windows Installation CD available when you
connect the SignaLink USB to the computer.
The SignaLink USB can be connected to any standard USB
1.1 or USB 2.0 jack on your computer. We have provided a
USB cable for this purpose.
cable, your computer should be turned ON, and Windows
(or other supported Operating System) should be running.
All communications programs and other software should be
closed.
We suggest that you plug the computer-end of the USB
cable into the computer first, as this will help drain any
static electricity off you, and minimize the chance of static
damage to the SignaLink. The computer end of the USB
cable has a flat rectangular shaped A type plug and will
fit into the USB jack only one way. If it doesn t plug in,
then you have either turned it the wrong way, or are trying
to plug it into a non-USB jack. The SignaLink end of the
cable can be plugged in after the connection to the computer
has been made. This end of the cable has a USB B type
connector and plugs into the SignaLink s rear panel USB
jack. This connector is also keyed and will only fit one
way.
When the USB connection between the SignaLink and the
computer is made, Windows (or other supported Operating
System) will automatically detect and install the required
drivers. During this process you may see several New
Hardware Found messages as the drivers are installed.
Your installation CD will not be needed unless you running
Windows 98. If you are running Windows 98, then you
MUST have your Installation CD available, or you will not
be able to install the SignaLink USB.
Once the SignaLink USB drivers have been installed (this
typically takes less than a minute), your computer may
display a message indicating that your new hardware is
ready for use (some systems will not show this message).
The SignaLink USB is now ready for use, however we
suggest that you take a few minutes to configure Windows
and your communications program(s) to best use it. This is
Before attaching the USB
easy to do and is described below in the Sound Card
Selection section.
NOTE: If you move the SignaLink USB to a different USB
port, Windows will detect this and re-install the SignaLink
USB drivers for the new port. Windows will do this one
time for each different USB port that you use.

- SOUND CARD SELECTION -

Because the SignaLink USB has its own built-in sound
card, you will want to configure Windows to play its
sounds through your computer s sound card
System
instead of the SignaLink USB.
program can then be configured to use only the SignaLink
USB. This will eliminate any unwanted sounds from being
transmitted accidentally, and allow your computer s sound
card and speakers to function as they normally would.
To configure Windows, follow the steps below. If you are
using a different operating system, then please contact our
Technical Support Staff for assistance (See the Technical
Support section of this manual).
·
Click the Start button and select Control Panel
·
Double-click the
icon.
·
A Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window
will open. This window will look similar to the
one shown below in Figure 1.
Figure 1 - Sound and Audio Devices Properties
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Your communications
Sounds and Audio Devices