users manual
Getting started
Getting your DG1 going is as simple as plugging it into a primary USB port of any computer running Windows 98 or Windows 2000. There's no need to load any special software, but you will have to follow a few simple steps to enable the Windows USB audio drivers. After you've followed these steps, make sure to read our tips on recording before launching into a full session.
Windows 98 installation
1.There's no need to turn off your computer when plugging the DG1 in for the first time. Locate your computer's USB port and plug the supplied USB cable in. Now plug the DG1 into the other end of the USB cable.
2.Windows 98 will open an Add New Hardware Wizard and let you know that it's found the DG1. It will then start loading drivers for a USB Composite Device, USB Human Interface Device, or USB Audio Device, depending on what components have previously been installed on your system. Click Next.
3.Check the option Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended) and click Next.
4.Windows 98 should already have the various USB components installed and will automatically default to the location of the driver on your hard drive. Click Next. If Windows does not have the various USB components loaded, it will tell you that the files could not be found. In this case, put your Windows 98 CD into the CD-ROM drive and place a check next to CD-ROM drive and then click Next.
5.The Wizard will now let you know it has located drivers for a USB Composite Device, USB Human Interface Device, or USB Audio Device and will identify these drivers under the heading Location of Driver. This location may be your hard drive, or CD-ROM drive, depending on what drivers your system has previously had installed. Click Next.
6.The first set of drivers will now install.
7.Once the first set of drivers has finished installing, Windows 98 may require the other two USB drivers to also be installed. This will depend on what USB devices have previously been used on your system. Simply follow the procedure outlined above until all required USB drivers have been installed.
8.Once all of the required drivers have been installed, Windows 98 will start. We recommend rebooting your computer to ensure all changes take effect.
9.Your driver installation for the DG1 is now complete.
Windows 2000 installation
1.With USB technology, there's no need to turn off your computer when plugging the DG1 in for the first time. Locate your computer's USB port and plug the supplied USB cable in. Now plug the DG1 into the other end of the USB cable.
2.Windows 2000 will automatically detect the addition of a new USB interface. It will automatically update your USB drivers, including USB Composite Device, USB Human Interface Device, and USB Audio Device.
3.Once Windows 2000 has completed updating the USB drivers, it will automatically set the DG1 as your preferred multimedia device. We recommend rebooting your computer to ensure all changes take effect.
4.Your driver installation for the DG1 is now complete.
Checking that the DG1 is selected as preferred device in Windows 98 and Windows 2000
With USB technology, there's never any need to turn off your computer when unplugging or plugging in the DG1. When you want to use the DG1, simply close any audio programs and plug it into the USB port. Your system will automatically configure itself. When you're done, you can unplug the DG1 and your
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computer will automatically configure for whatever soundcard is installed. In both cases, it doesn't matter if the system is on or off. For smooth automatic loading, please ensure all audio programs are closed before plugging in, or unplugging the DG1.
NOTE: when the DG1 is selected as your system's preferred audio device, no sound will come out of any speakers plugged into your soundcard. If you wish to use your soundcard instead of the DG1, either unplug the DG1 from the USB cable, or select your soundcard as preferred audio device in the Multimedia Properties control panel for Windows 98, or Sounds and Multimedia control panel for Windows 2000. It is not possible to use a soundcard and the DG1 at the same time.
Windows 98
Once Windows 98 starts and the appropriate drivers have been loaded, the DG1 will automatically be set as your system's preferred audio device. To verify this, open the Multimedia Control Panel and make sure that USB Audio Device appears in the Sound Playback section under Preferred Device. To get to the multimedia control panel hit Start, then go to Settings, then Control Panel. The multimedia icon will be in the Control Panel window. Double click on the icon to open the Multimedia Properties window. In the Audio tab, under the heading Preferred Device, make sure that USB Audio Device appears. If it doesn't, use the scroll arrow to the right and choose USB Audio Device. You're now fully loaded.
Windows 98
Windows 2000
Windows 2000
Once Windows 2000 starts and the appropriate drivers have been loaded, the DG1 will automatically be set as your system's preferred audio device. To verify this, open the Sounds and Multimedia panel and make sure that USB Audio Device appears in the Playback section under the Audio tab. To get to the multimedia control panel hit Start, then go to Settings, then Control Panel. The Sounds and Multimedia icon will be in the Control Panel window. Double click on the icon. In the Audio tab, make sure that USB Audio Device appears in the Sound Playback section. If it doesn't, use the scroll arrow to the right and choose USB Audio Device. You're now fully loaded.
Controlling the output and volume levels
The DG1's volume and output controls can be accessed by double clicking the standard volume control icon. The volume for the DG1 is set by the Wave Balance slider, which is the only slider that the DG1 uses. If there are other sliders visible, go to Options and then Properties. In the bottom section of the Properties window, make sure a check appears only next to Wave Balance. Click on OK once you're done.
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