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Page 1: Installation Guide
INSTALLATION GUIDE For Use With Version 1.02 Software and Microsoft Power for the Digital Revolution DAL 150 ® Windows Media ® ® ® 9 Series... -
Page 2: System Requirements
• PC-compatible computer with USB port • ® Microsoft Windows 98SE, Me, XP or 2000 operating system* • Pentium ® processor, 200MHz or higher • At least 32MB of system memory • At least 15MB of free hard-disk space • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive •... - Page 3 PCM format using a coaxial digital S/P-DIF connection that enables playback using any A/V receiver that has a coaxial digital input. When used with a Harman Kardon A/V receiver that features onboard MP3 decoding, you may select native MP3 data output so that high-quality decoding will take place within the A/V receiver.
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Page 4: Safety Information
To ensure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards, place the unit on a firm and level surface. Since it is normal for the DAL 150 to become slightly warm during operation, do not place it directly on a carpeted or other soft surface. - Page 5 Important Information for the User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Page 6: General Installation Instructions
Step One – Download the Windows Media Player The DAL 150 works in conjunction with any version of the Windows Media Player through Series 9. To take advantage of the features of the latest version of this innovative software, download the version that is appropriate for your computer’s operating system from the Microsoft Web site at www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/... - Page 7 Step Three – Connect USB Cable to DAL 150 and PC Plug the USB cable into the DAL 150 and into an available USB port on either your computer or an optional powered, external USB hub. Step Four – Install the Hardware Drivers At this point, your computer should recognize that a USB device has been attached to it, and one or more screens will appear to confirm that the “Found New Hardware Wizard”...
- Page 8 Step Five – PC Installs Software At the same point during the installation, the computer will indicate that the software program being loaded is called “Loader 8051 firmware. ” The computer may also indicate its location as “C:\HK\MGMP3.INF” (or some other drive letter associated with the hard drive where the software files are installed) in some versions of the Windows operating system.
- Page 9 Step Seven – Connect Coaxial Digital Cable to DAL 150 and Home Audio System Plug one end of the supplied coaxial digital cable into the DAL 150, and plug the other end into any available coaxial digital input used by your home audio system. If the digital cable supplied is not long enough to reach your home audio system, you may replace it with a longer cable of up to 100 feet designed for video or digital audio use, which may be purchased from your local electronics dealer.
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Page 10: Operation
OPERATION Before you play your MP3 selections, you must configure the output of the DAL 150 to match the decoding capabilities of your home audio system. To do this, double-click on the “hk” icon in your systray to bring up the dialog box shown in Figure 3. - Page 11 The Windows Media Player will search for a USB device for its audio output. You should mute or disconnect any external speakers connected to another USB output on your computer or hub. When the DAL 150 is in use, the volume control on your computer and the software volume control in Windows Media Player will not operate.
- Page 12 UNINSTALLATION You may at some time find it necessary to uninstall the software for the DAL 150 from your computer. Be sure to exit all other Windows applications, including Windows Media Player, before uninstalling the DAL 150. If the DAL 150 is connected to your computer, then right-click on the “hk”...
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Page 13: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Your DAL 150 EzLink Computer-to-Home-Audio Link has been designed to operate automatically and with minimal user involvement once installation has been completed. If you do experience any difficulties, please consult this troubleshooting guide for assistance. Symptom DAL 150 was disconnected from... - Page 14 If your home audio system features onboard MP3 decoding, and you have selected the MP3 to MP3 output mode for the DAL 150, you may wish to check the bit rate of your MP3 selection to ensure that it is not higher than the bit rate capable of being decoded by your home audio system.
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Page 15: Specifications
Weight: 3 oz. (86g) Although the DAL 150 is compatible with MP3 files encoded at bit rates up to 320kbps, due to the wide variety of MP3 encoders and hardware environments, it is possible that some files are incompatible with the DAL 150, even though they were encoded at a lower bit rate. - Page 16 Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Harman Kardon and Power for the Digital Revolution are registered trademarks, and 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 Fax: 516.682.3523...