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TS-990S
USB Audio Setting Manual
August/30/2018

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  • Page 1 TS-990S USB Audio Setting Manual August/30/2018...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. About the TS-990S USB Audio Function ..................2 2. Operation Using the USB Audio Function ................... 3 3. Installing the ARUA-10 Software ....................4 3.1 System Requirements ......................4 3.2 Installation ..........................4 3.3 About the Virtual COM Port Driver ..................5 4.

  • Page 3: About The Ts-990S Usb Audio Function

    This guide explains how to set up the TS-990S to use its USB audio function and how to use the ARUA-10 software to control input/output routes of the USB audio signals from a computer.

  • Page 4: Operation Using The Usb Audio Function

    Diagram 1: Operation Using the USB Audio Function The left side of the diagram shows the TS-990S unit while the area in the square on the right side indicates the computer. The TS-990S and the computer are connected using a USB cable.

  • Page 5: Installing The Arua-10 Software

    Download and install the ARUA-10 software from the following KENWOOD website: http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/software_download.html When connecting the TS-990S to a computer using a USB cable for the first time, drivers required for the USB Audio Function are automatically installed. If you are using an ARCP-990 and Computer Control Command, you must install the “Virtual COM port driver”...

  • Page 6: About The Virtual Com Port Driver

    3.3 About the Virtual COM Port Driver When connecting the TS-990S to a computer with a USB cable for the first time, the “New Hardware Detected Wizard” message appears. This is the install prompt for the Virtual COM Port. If you are not using an ARCP-990 or Computer Control Command, there is no need to install the Virtual COM Port.

  • Page 7: Settings

    4.1 Transceiver Settings Complete the necessary transceiver (TS-990S) settings before using the USB audio function. (Refer to the user manual for details on how to use the TS-990S.) 4.1.1 Setting up an Audio Input Route from the Rear Terminal Select the USB Audio to the audio source line to transmit audio that is input by the USB audio function.

  • Page 8: Data Vox Settings

    4.2 Setting the Transmission Method for Audio Input to the Rear Terminal The [SEND] keys on the PTT switch of the microphone connected to the TS-990S and on the TS-990S control panel are the method for transmitting audio input to the microphone connected to the TS-990S.

  • Page 9: Sound Settings On The Pc

    This setting allows you to transmit audio received by the rear terminal by setting the PKS port in the ACC2 Connector on the back of the TS-990S to “Low.” For details on the connector and terminal specifications, refer to the TS-990S instruction manual.
  • Page 10 3) The Microphone Properties screen appears. Select the Advanced tab, set the "2 channel, 16-bit * to the default device. * In here, the sample rate is displayed; choose the one you want to use. The sample rate that is displayed in the choices depends on the environment of the PC.

  • Page 11: Arua-10 Settings

    Follow the steps below to set up the ARUA-10 1) Connect the TS-990S and computer using a USB cable. 2) To launch the software, select Start Button > Programs > Kenwood > ARUA-10. 3) After launching the ARUA-10, a “Task Tray” icon appears.
  • Page 12 In this window you can specify sound devices for the transceiver’s audio reception output and modulated audio input. You can also specify which microphones and speakers connected to the computer to use. In the above example, the computer has recognized four types of input sound devices.
  • Page 13 Next, continue to follow the steps below to confirm that the intended audio transmission route is configured. 8) Connect a dummy load to the TS-990S. 9) If the TS-990S is in Split mode, switch to Simplex mode, with the mode set to SSB (USB or LSB). 10) Enable the transmission monitor function.

  • Page 14: Limitations Important

    5. Limitations IMPORTANT！ 5.1 USB Port Connectivity Limitations If the PC and TS-990S are connected via a USB cable, audio transmissions can be transmitted using the USB audio function. In principle, however, there is a delay with USB audio signals. Additionally, sound may be delayed or lost depending on the PC performance and load status.

  • Page 15: Frequently Asked Questions

    Installation Where can I get the USB audio You do not need to download the drivers. drivers? When the computer and TS-990S are connected via USB for the first time, the standard driver for your operating system is automatically installed.
  • Page 16 Operation I cannot hear audio from the It is possible that the USB audio output transceiver over the computer level from the TS-990S is too low. Try speakers. adjusting the Menu items:-. No. 7-08: The main band USB audio output level No.
  • Page 17 The USB audio input/output levels are not transmissions. appropriately set. Adjust the settings via Audio transmission and the TS-990S Menu items:- reception levels are low. No. 7-05: Input level of the USB audio No. 7-08: The main band USB audio output level No.
  • Page 18 Route from the Rear Terminal” and check the settings. When transmitting using the TS-990S microphone PTT or “SEND” key, USB audio received by the TS-990S is not transmitted. When using the ARCP-990, the “Transmission Controls Settings” are required. Refer to “4.2 Setting the Transmission Method for Audio Input to the Rear Terminal”...
  • Page 19 Question Answer Operation The end of audio When using the ARCP-990, if you quickly transmissions are cut off. The switch to receive mode after using the system switches back to audio computer’s microphone to transmit, you reception before sending all of may have switched before the audio is an audio transmission.
  • Page 20 Question Answer Operation The transceiver transmits, even When the DATA VOX function is ON, for with no voice is input from the laptop computers with internal microphone, when the DATA microphones, sounds near the computer VOX function is set to ON. that are loud enough to trigger the VOX are sent to the transceiver and are Turning the DATA VOX function...
  • Page 21 If you want no longer be heard. to stop audio reception, stop the ARUA-10 operation. Also, when not using the TS-990S, we recommend you disconnect the USB cable from the computer.
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