Tigertronics SignaLink SL-1+ Installation & Operation Manual page 12

NOTE: The Master Volume control may not be
available on some computers.
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Click on the X in the upper right-hand corner to close
the Volume Control. Your new settings will be saved
automatically.
Now that the recording and playback controls are set to a
usable level, we are ready to record and playback a test
sound.
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Start the Sound Recorder program by clicking on the
Start Button and selecting Programs (or
Programs ), Accessories,
Entertainment ) and then Sound Recorder.
Sound Recorder program should look like the picture
below. Note the location of the Record, Stop and Play
buttons.
Figure 5 Sound Recorder Screen Shot
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To begin recording, click the Record button.
everything is working correctly, you will see the
position slider moving from left to right and the
Position display incrementing. You should also see the
scope display in the center of the program window
track the audio signal. If nothing happens, or if you get
an error message, then see the "Sound Card Problems"
section below.
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If everything appears to be working, then let the
program record for a few seconds and then click the
Stop button. We now have a test sound recorded that
we can play back through the speakers.
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To play the sound, click the Play button. You should
hear the sound through your computer speakers. If you
do, then you can close the Sound Recorder program.
Your sound card is functioning correctly. If you don t
hear the sound playback, then you need to proceed to
the "Sound Card Problems" section below.
Sound Card Problems
While Tigertronics does NOT provide support for sound
card problems, we have listed a few troubleshooting tips
here to help you with some of the most common problems.
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If you are unable to resolve a problem with your sound card,
then you will need to contact your computer s manufacturer
or a computer repair shop for help.
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If the record and playback features of the Sound
Recorder program seem to work, but no sound is ever
heard (or seen on the scope display), then check the
level controls. You might have one of the volume
controls muted, de-selected or set too low. If the
volume controls look ok, then check your cabling.
Verify that the cables have the right type of connector
installed (3.5mm stereo) and are plugged into the right
jacks. If you are using amplified speakers, verify that
they are turned ON.
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If you receive an error message when you click the
Record or Play button, then you need to verify that all
other programs that use the sound card are closed.
Problems can occur if more than one program tries to
access the sound card at one time. If all of the other
sound card programs are closed and you still receive an
error message when you click the Record or Play
button, then your sound card or its drivers may not be
installed correctly. Refer to the instructions that came
with your sound card (or computer) to re-install the
card and / or drivers.
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If all of the Sound Recorder control buttons (Record,
Play, etc.) are disabled, then your sound card drivers
are probably not installed correctly. Refer to the
instructions that came with your sound card (or
computer) to re-install the card and /or drivers. Note
that it is normal for the Play, Rewind and Fast Forward
buttons to be disabled until after you have recorded a
sound.
- SETTING THE AUDIO LEVELS -
(DETAILED PROCEDURE)
This is a Step-By-Step procedure to assist those who are
not already familiar with setting sound card levels using the
Windows Volume Control Panel. Before you operate your
SignaLink on the air, you will need to adjust the Receive
and Transmit Audio levels. Incorrect adjustment of these
levels can cause poor reception, over-modulation, or
improper operation. This procedure will show you how to
adjust your sound card and radio audio levels for optimum
performance.
Before you can adjust the audio levels, the SignaLink must
be connected to the sound card and radio. Both the
SignaLink and the radio should be powered ON and a
communications program that you have selected should
already be installed on your computer. Note that we will be
using the communications program to generate the audio
tones that are used to adjust the level controls, so CW
programs should NOT be used unless they have a
continuous "Tune" mode. A program like DigiPan is ideal.