Harman Kardon DAL 150 (serv.man2) User Manual / Operation Manual ▷ View online
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If you do not see the “hk” logo in the systray after your computer has rebooted, momentarily unplug the
USB cable from your computer’s USB port or hub, and then plug it in again.
USB cable from your computer’s USB port or hub, and then plug it in again.
Step Six – Connect Coaxial Digital Cable to DAL 150 and Home Audio System
Plug one end of the supplied coaxial digital cable into the DAL 150, and plug the other end into any available coaxial
digital input used by your home audio system. If the digital cable supplied is not long enough to
reach your home audio system, you may replace it with a longer cable designed for video or digital audio use, which may
be purchased from your local electronics dealer. Do not use RCA-type audio interconnect cables that are not designated
for video or digital use. Try to avoid using a longer USB cable, in order to avoid
degradation of the data.
Consult the owner’s guide for your home audio system for information on configuring your audio system to select the
digital input you have selected for playback. Make sure that your audio system has been powered on, and that you have
selected the appropriate source input for your digital audio input.
Plug one end of the supplied coaxial digital cable into the DAL 150, and plug the other end into any available coaxial
digital input used by your home audio system. If the digital cable supplied is not long enough to
reach your home audio system, you may replace it with a longer cable designed for video or digital audio use, which may
be purchased from your local electronics dealer. Do not use RCA-type audio interconnect cables that are not designated
for video or digital use. Try to avoid using a longer USB cable, in order to avoid
degradation of the data.
Consult the owner’s guide for your home audio system for information on configuring your audio system to select the
digital input you have selected for playback. Make sure that your audio system has been powered on, and that you have
selected the appropriate source input for your digital audio input.
OPERATION
Before you play your MP3 selections, you must configure the output of the DAL 150 to match the decoding capabilities
of your home audio system. To do this, double-click on the “hk” icon in your systray to bring up
the dialog box shown in Figure 4.
of your home audio system. To do this, double-click on the “hk” icon in your systray to bring up
the dialog box shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4 – DAL 150 Dialog Box
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Choose the correct Output Mode for your system: MP3 to PCM for most systems, or MP3 to MP3 for those
systems that feature onboard MP3 decoding, such as many current Harman Kardon A/V receivers. Then, click
on the “OK” button to enter your selection.
If your home audio system is capable of internal MP3 decoding, either choice has advantages. By choosing the MP3 to
PCM mode, your audio system will perceive the data stream to be no different than the data it might receive from your
CD player, and you will be able to select available DSP or surround sound processing modes
to increase your audio enjoyment. However, by choosing the MP3 to MP3 mode, although you will only be able to play
the selections in traditional stereo mode, you will free up your computer’s processing unit from the task of performing the
MP3 decoding.
Launch the Windows Media Player from either your desktop or taskbar shortcut, or by double-clicking on the “hk” logo
in your systray and clicking on the “Open WMP” button. Select the “Media Library” button.
A screen similar to the one shown in Figure 5 will appear.
systems that feature onboard MP3 decoding, such as many current Harman Kardon A/V receivers. Then, click
on the “OK” button to enter your selection.
If your home audio system is capable of internal MP3 decoding, either choice has advantages. By choosing the MP3 to
PCM mode, your audio system will perceive the data stream to be no different than the data it might receive from your
CD player, and you will be able to select available DSP or surround sound processing modes
to increase your audio enjoyment. However, by choosing the MP3 to MP3 mode, although you will only be able to play
the selections in traditional stereo mode, you will free up your computer’s processing unit from the task of performing the
MP3 decoding.
Launch the Windows Media Player from either your desktop or taskbar shortcut, or by double-clicking on the “hk” logo
in your systray and clicking on the “Open WMP” button. Select the “Media Library” button.
A screen similar to the one shown in Figure 5 will appear.
Figure 5 – Windows Media Player Media Library
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You may create a playlist using the Media Library by clicking on the “New Playlist” and “Add to Playlist”
buttons as shown in Figure 5, as needed, or you may simply double-click on any selection stored in the
Media Library to play it. The Windows Media Player will search for a USB device for its audio output. You should
mute or disconnect any external speakers connected to another USB output on your computer or hub. When the
DAL 150 is in use, the volume control on your computer and the software volume control in Windows Media Player
will not operate. Volume can be adjusted using your A/V receiver or processor.
buttons as shown in Figure 5, as needed, or you may simply double-click on any selection stored in the
Media Library to play it. The Windows Media Player will search for a USB device for its audio output. You should
mute or disconnect any external speakers connected to another USB output on your computer or hub. When the
DAL 150 is in use, the volume control on your computer and the software volume control in Windows Media Player
will not operate. Volume can be adjusted using your A/V receiver or processor.
Figure 6 – WindowsMedia.com Home Page
Click on the “+” button to add MP3 files stored on your computer to the Media Library.
Click on the “Media Guide” button to download files directly from the Internet (see Figure 6). You will also
find that when you surf the Internet and visit sites that contain MP3 downloads, such as www.mp3.com,
if you attempt to play these selections, they will start to stream using Windows Media Player. If your DAL 150
is connected to your computer, playback will occur through the DAL 150.
Click on the “Media Guide” button to download files directly from the Internet (see Figure 6). You will also
find that when you surf the Internet and visit sites that contain MP3 downloads, such as www.mp3.com,
if you attempt to play these selections, they will start to stream using Windows Media Player. If your DAL 150
is connected to your computer, playback will occur through the DAL 150.
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If the Windows Media Player does not detect the presence of a USB device, it will display an error box. You may,
if you have disconnected your DAL 150 from your computer, click the “OK” button and allow the Player to
continue with playback using your computer’s internal speakers.
An alternative method of accessing the DAL 150 software is to right-click on the “hk” logo in the systray to bring up the
drop-down menu.
if you have disconnected your DAL 150 from your computer, click the “OK” button and allow the Player to
continue with playback using your computer’s internal speakers.
An alternative method of accessing the DAL 150 software is to right-click on the “hk” logo in the systray to bring up the
drop-down menu.
UNINSTALLATION
You may at some time find it necessary to uninstall the software for the DAL 150 from your computer. If the
DAL 150 is connected to your computer, then right-click on the “hk” logo in your systray, and then click on “Uninstall.” A
warning dialog box will appear asking you to confirm that you wish to remove the software decoder from your computer.
Click the “OK” button to continue.
If you need to uninstall the device without having the DAL 150 connected to the computer, you will need to
start the uninstallation process by running the program C:\HK\DAL 150\RemoveMp3.exe.
The computer will uninstall the software, and then a dialog box will appear when the uninstallation has
finished. You may unplug the DAL 150 from the USB port or hub and reboot your computer. This completes
the uninstallation.
DAL 150 is connected to your computer, then right-click on the “hk” logo in your systray, and then click on “Uninstall.” A
warning dialog box will appear asking you to confirm that you wish to remove the software decoder from your computer.
Click the “OK” button to continue.
If you need to uninstall the device without having the DAL 150 connected to the computer, you will need to
start the uninstallation process by running the program C:\HK\DAL 150\RemoveMp3.exe.
The computer will uninstall the software, and then a dialog box will appear when the uninstallation has
finished. You may unplug the DAL 150 from the USB port or hub and reboot your computer. This completes
the uninstallation.
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