Tigertronics SignaLink USB Installation And Operation Manual page 5

In the "Sound" window that opens, select the
"Playback" tab as shown below in Figure 2.
Figure 2 - Sound window Playback tab
In the list of displayed playback devices, select your
computer's sound card by clicking on it one time.
Note that your list may look different from the one
shown above, so be sure that you select your
computer's sound card - NOT the SignaLink's
USB Audio Codec sound card!
With your computer's sound card selected (it
should be highlighted), click the "Set Default"
button to set your computer's sound card as the
default playback device. Your computer's sound
card should now have a green check mark next to it
as shown above in Figure 2.
IMPORTANT: This step determines which sound device
will be used for all system sounds, music, etc. If you select
the SignaLink's sound card as the default by mistake, then
you will no longer be able to hear sound from your
computer's speakers, and you may have unwanted and
potentially illegal transmissions.
attention to this step so that you set it correctly.
NOTE: If the SignaLink's sound card is listed as the
"Default Communication Device" (indicated by a telephone
handset icon), that is OK. You can set another device (such
as a modem) as the Default Communication Device if you'd
like, but we have not noticed any negative affects from
having the SignaLink's sound card set as the Default
Communication Device.
Please pay careful
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In the "Sound" window, select the "Recording" tab
as shown below in Figure 3.
Figure 3 - Sound window Recording tab
In the list of displayed sound cards, select your
computer's microphone by clicking on it one time.
With your computer's microphone selected (it
should be highlighted), click the "Set Default"
button to set your computer's microphone as the
default recording
microphone should now have a green check mark
next to it as shown in Figure 3 above. Click OK to
save the changes and close the Sound Window.
NOTE: You will be unable to select your computer's
microphone as the default if it is unplugged. If this is the
case with your computer, then you can leave the SignaLink's
"Line - USB Audio Codec" sound card as the default
recording device. This is not critical and it will have no
affect on the operation of the SignaLink or the computer.
Windows is now properly configured. All system sounds
will be sent to your computer s sound card. If plugged in,
your computer's microphone will be used as the default.
- SETTING THE AUDIO LEVELS -
Before you operate your SignaLink USB on the air, you will
need to adjust its PLAYBACK and RECORDING software
volume controls, and the SignaLink s TX and RX level
controls. While most levels are not too critical, incorrect
adjustment of any of these controls can cause poor
performance or unreliable operation. This procedure tells
you how these levels should be set.
device. Your computer's