Harman kardon DAL 150 OWNER’S GUIDE

DAL 150

OWNER’S GUIDE

Power for the Digital Revolution.

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ITEMS INCLUDED

The following items should be included in the carton. If any of these items is missing or damaged,please contact your dealer for assistance. If that is not possible, please contact Harman Kardon Customer Service either by e-mailing us at our Web site, www.harmankardon.com.

• DAL 150 EzLink Computer-to-Home-Audio Link

• CD-ROM with software drivers and Microsoft

Windows Media™ Player

• Installation Guide (this document)

• 0.5-Meter USB Cable

• 1.0-Meter Coaxial Digital Audio Cable

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

In order for the DAL 150 EzLink to function correctly, the following is required:

• PC-compatible computer with USB port

• Microsoft Windows 98,Me, XP or 2000 operating system

• Pentium

• At least 32MB of system memory

• At least 10MB of free hard-disk space

• CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive

• A/V receiver or processor with a coaxial digital input and PCM- or MP3-

• Windows Media Player Version 7.0 or higher (Version 7.1 is provided

processor, 200MHz or higher

decoding capability

on the included CD-ROM)

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations! As the owner of a DAL 150 EzLink™ Computer-to-Home-Audio Link, you have an accessory that will enable you to listen to your library of MP3 files,with playback quality approaching that of CDs,by using your home audio system.

The DAL 150 is a unique device that accepts compressed-audio MP3 files from your compatible personal computer, and outputs audio selections in 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 any one of many Harman Kardon A/V receivers, the DAL 150 allows you to select a native MP3 output, which can be decoded onboard the Harman Kardon receiver.

If you would like detailed information, you may wish to read the complete installation instructions, which can be found in a pdf file on the supplied CD-ROM. It contains a comprehensive,step-by-step guide to installing the DAL 150, with separate sections for the various versions of the Windows

DAL 150.You will need to install the Adobe

Acrobat®Reader™, which may be downloaded free from

www.adobe.com, in order to read the complete installation manual. It is also recommended that you read the README file included on the supplied disc; it may contain information too recent to have been included

in this guide. However, since you may be familiar with the procedure for adding USB-compatible hardware devices to your computer,

you may use this brief installation guide to quickly install and start enjoying your DAL150 EzLink. If you have any questions during the installation procedure, or if you require technical support at any time, please contact

one of our technical support representatives by visiting our Web site at www.harmankardon.com. You may also write to us at

Harman Kardon Technical Support Department, 2, Route de Tours, 72500 Château-du-Loir, France, Attn: Department DAL150 EzLink™

Software updates may be posted on the Harman Kardon Web site at www.harmankardon.com.To be informed of these upgrades,please visit the Web site and be sure to register your product at http://www.prodregister.com/hk. You may also check for software upgrades after you have installed the DAL 150 by double-clicking on the “hk” logo in your systray, and clicking on the “Update Software” button in the dialog box.

operating system that are compatible with the

SAFETY INFORMATION

Do Not Open the Cabinet

There are no user-serviceable components inside this product. Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard, and any modification to the product will void your warranty.

Installation Location

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.

Avoid stringing the cables connected to the DAL 150 across open areas that may present a potential safety hazard for the user or other persons. Make certain to avoid the possibility of one of the cables being pulled inadvertently and causing either the DAL 150 or other equipment to fall.

Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations, or in an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment.Avoid moist or humid locations.

Cleaning

When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, after disconnecting the unit’s cables, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then with a fresh cloth with clean water.Wipe dry immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene,aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent.Do not use abrasive cleaners, which may damage the finish of metal or other parts.Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit.

Moving the Unit

Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect any cables that connect with other components.

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.This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio-frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that harmful interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the computer to which the equipment is connected into an AC outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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