Kenwood TS-590S User Manual

TS-590S USB Audio Setting Manual

Contents

1. About the TS-590S USB Audio Function.................................................................... 3

2. Operation Using the USB Audio Function .................................................................. 4

3. Installing the ARUA-10 Software................................................................................ 5

3.1 System Requirements .......................................................................................... 5

3.2 Installation............................................................................................................ 5

3.3 About Virtual COM Port Driver.............................................................................. 5

4. Settings...................................................................................................................... 7

4.1 Transceiver Settings............................................................................................. 7

4.1.1 Setting Up an Audio Input Route from the Rear Terminal............................... 7

4.1.2 Audio I/O Level Settings................................................................................. 7

4.1.3 Mixed Beep Setting to External Audio Outputs............................................... 7

4.1.4 Data VOX Settings......................................................................................... 8

4.1.5 Data VOX Delay Time Setting........................................................................ 8

4.1.6 Data VOX Gain Setting.................................................................................. 8

4.1.7 Allocating DATA SEND Functions to PF Keys ................................................ 8

4.2. Setting Transmission Methods for Audio Input to the Rear Terminal .................... 9

4.3 ARUA-10 Settings................................................................................................10

5. Limitations IMPORTANT！ .......................................................................................12

5.1 USB Port Connectivity Limitations.......................................................................12

6. Frequently Asked Questions.....................................................................................13

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1. About the TS-590S USB Audio Function

When the TS-590S is connected to the computer using a USB cable, the USB audio function can be used to play incoming audio over the computer speakers and transmit audio from the computer microphone.

This setup guide explains how to set up the TS-590S to use its USB audio function and how to use the ARUA-10 software to control input/output routes of the USB audio signals from a computer.

Important

¾ USB audio may be delayed due to unavoidable principles. Consequently, do not

perform operations (such as contests or pile-ups requiring quick responses) for which delays are likely to be a problem.

¾ Refer to Chapter 5 “Limitations" for other limitations. ¾ To use the USB audio function, knowledge not onl y of transceivers but also of

computers is required. Kenwood does not offer support for purchasing computers or for customer's computers.

¾ Kenwood Corporation shall bear no responsibility for related damage such as

damage caused by missed communications and dialog opportunities due to incorrect customer settings, nonconformances, or misoperations as a result of using this document or the ARUA-10 software.

2. Operation Using the USB Audio Function

Operation using the USB audio function is explained using the diagram below.

Diagram 1: Operation Using the USB Audio Function

The left side of the diagram shows the TS-590S unit while the area in the square on the right- side indicates the computer. The TS-590S and the computer are connected by a USB cable. The microphone and speakers connected to the computer are shown on the far right.

Audio reception is explained first. Incoming audio from the TS-590S is sent to the computer via the USB cable and played over the speakers connected to the computer.

A signal pathway on the computer to connect the USB audio device input signals and output from the audio device connected to the speaker is necessary.

Audio transmission is explained next. Audio input from the microphone connected to the computer passes through the USB cable and is transmitted by the TS-590S unit.

A signal pathway on the computer between input signals from the audio device connected to the microphone and output from the USB audio device is necessary.

The ARUA-10 software serves as a bridge for these signal paths within the computer.

The ARUA-10 software lets you select which speaker and microphone are used for transceiver operations when there are multiple speakers and microphones connected to the computer.

3. Installing the ARUA-10 Software

3.1 System Requirements

In order to use the ARUA-10 software, your computer must meet the following requirements.

Chart 1 - Computer Requirements

Category Specifications

CPU CPU must exceed performance recommended for your

operating system

MEMORY System memory must exceed that recommended for

your operating system HDD Over 100 MB free space CD-ROM/ DVD-ROM Drive Not required USB Port When using the system described above, a single USB

2.0 port Input/Output Devices Keyboard, mouse, microphone, speakers Display XGA（1024 × 768）or above Sound Required OS Windows XP (SP3 or later)

Windows Vista (SP1 or later, 32-bit only) Windows 7(32-bit or 64-bit) Not compatible with other operating systems

3.2 Installation

Download and install the ARUA-10 software from the following Kenwood website:

http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/software_download.html

When connecting the TS-590S to a computer using a USB cable for the first time, drivers required for the USB Audio Function are automatically installed.

If you are using an ARCP-590 and Computer Control Command, you must install the “Virtual COM port driver” to connect the TS-590S with a USB cable. Download and install the driver from the following Kenwood website:

http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/software_download.html

3.3 About Virtual COM Port Driver

When connecting the TS-590S to a computer with a USB cable for the first time, the “New Hardware Detected Wizard” message appears. This is the install prompt for the Virtual COM Port.

If you are not using an ARCP-590 or Computer Control Command, there is no need to install the Virtual COM Port. However, if it is not installed, the Wizard message appears every time the USB cable is connected, so we recommend installation.

When the “New Hardware Detected Wizard” message appears and you ha ve not yet installed the Virtual COM Port, click “Cancel” and install the Virtual COM Port before continuing.

For details on how to install the Virtual COM Port please visit the download page noted above.

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