User manual XITEL MD-PORT DG2

[. . . ] xitel MD-PORT DG2 PC TO MINIDISC DIGITAL RECORDING KIT TM USERS MANUAL MD-PORT DG2 PC USERS MANUAL · WINDOWS 98 · WINDOWS 2000 · WINDOWS ME (Mac users: please turn to page 15) TM 3 Getting started Getting your DG2 going is as simple as plugging it into a primary USB port of any computer running Windows 98, Windows ME, 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 finished these steps, make sure to read our tips on recording before launching into a full session. Windows Millennium Edition installation 1. There's no need to turn your computer off when plugging the DG2 in for the first time. [. . . ] If you increase the volume past the signal level that the MiniDisc recorder can tolerate, it will cause distortion in your recording. Many MiniDisc recorders have a level display that lets you monitor the input signal strength. 10. 11. You have set the levels of your DG2 for recording. You can now load a playlist and start a full session. MusicMatch Jukebox Plus includes a 3 second gapping feature designed to automatically add track marks when recording to MiniDisc with an AN1 or in continual mode with the DG2. When enabled, this feature will automatically add three seconds of silence between tracks in your playlist, assisting your MD recorder to add a track mark automatically. Make sure that the 3 second gapping feature in MusicMatch Jukebox Plus is selected before recording. To do this, Start MusicMatch Jukebox Plus, click on File, then scroll down and click on MiniDisc Analog Trackmarking. A check mark will appear to show the feature is enabled. My DG2 looked to install fine, but I can't select it as preferred device; 3. My DG2 fails to set itself as preferred audio device automatically; 4. My DG2 seems to be putting trackmarks all over the place; 5. My MD recorder is cutting off a fraction of a second at the beginning of some tracks; 6. My MD recorder is cutting off seconds at the beginning of each new track; and In this section are various suggestions for problems or issues you may encounter using the DG2 including: 1. My computer doesn't seem to have all the right drivers in Windows; T roubleshooting Guide 12. During recording it not advisable to use any other applications on your system. Most MP3 players require large amounts of resources to ensure flawless MP3 decoding and playback. If you interfere with the computer during recording, it can effect MP3 decoding, which can in turn effect the quality of your recording. Read the next section for further tips on getting the best results out of your DG2. Tips for getting the best results with your DG2 The DG2 is a high fidelity, digital medium for transferring audio between a PC and MiniDisc recorder. Because it's digital, it will only ever send what information it receives and cannot therefore effect the quality of your recording in any way. If you're finding distortion in a recording, there are a couple of possible reasons. 1. My computer doesn't seem to have all the right drivers in Windows. Problem: After plugging in your DG2 for the first time, Windows doesn't seem to automatically default to where the drivers should be and you can't seem to find them on the Windows CD either. [. . . ] If you interfere with the computer during recording, it can effect MP3 decoding, which can in turn effect the quality of your recording. Note: The Mac operating system continuously spools and outputs digital audio as one continuous file. This ensures the highest possible fidelity, however it also means that the DG2 cannot automatically insert track marks. To assist your MD recorder in inserting track marks, it is suggested that you use the 3 seconds of silence gapping feature in MusicMatch Jukebox Plus. [. . . ]