Califone AX-14 Digital Audio Converter Installation Guide
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing the AX-14. his new USB audio T adapter is the most advanced way of playing and recording high quality audio easily on your PC or Mac computer.
Preparation
This manual describes how to install the hardware and how to configure the setting: Please assemble the following items before installation:
- the USB Audio Adapter AX-14 ; computer
- the computer microphone, headphone/ speaker or computer headset
System requirements
Check whether the computer on which you want to install the adapter is equipped with the following system requirements:
- Pentium 200 or higher
- 16MB RAM or more
- Windows 98SE / Me / 2000 / XP
- Mac users – OS 9.1 or higher
- USB port
IMPORTANT:
Before attempting to install the AX-14, your computer must have a working USB controller listed in the Windows Device Manager.
Installation of the hardware
You must have Windows or Mac OS running and the adapter at hand. and your USB controller should be working correctly.
STEP 1: Connecting the adapter Connect the AX-14 to any USB port on your computer. You do not have to switch off the computer. USB ports are ‘hot swappable’, meaning you don’t have to restart Windows every time you connect a new USB device.
The USB driver will detect the audio adapter as new hardware and make the appropriate installations. Then next time you connect the AX-14, it will be detected automatically and can be used within a few seconds without restarting the computer.
STEP 2: Connecting the computer headset to the AX-14
SETP 3: Sound properties settings Double click “Sound and Audio Devices” icon. At Properties, make sure the “USB Audio Device” is selected in Sound Playback and Sound Recording setting.
For Mac Users:
Please follow belows to set your Mac computer.
- Go in Control Panel
- Then to Sound
- Set USB Speaker out at Signal out and USB mic at Signal in.
Installation of applications
The AX-14 works with all applications that use the Audio for Windows format. Simply plug the AX-14 into the USB port, start the application and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) No USB Device
Example: My Windows98 Device Manager reports ‘No USB device’ even though I have a physical USB port.
- In the Windows98 Device Manager (My Computer, click on the right mouse-button, Properties, Device Manager Tab), no section with the name ‘Universal serial bus controller’ is visible.
- Check whether your BIOS enables the USB port.
- Reboot your computer, enter your BIOS setup and look for a text such as ‘USB’ function. Tt should nowbe enabled.
No Audio
My application doesn’t produce any audio Check whether the USB Audio Device is selected as the current playback and recording device. (Start, Settings, Control Panel, Multimedia, Audio tab. In the playback and recording section, the USB Audio Device should be selected).
Other Califone Products
If computer peripheral products are of interest, Califone offers a complete line of multimedia headsets and headphones, desk top or computer mounted directional microphones, computer speakers and more.
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