Stereo-link SL1200, User Manual

Page 1: ...SL1200 IT S YOUR MUSIC WE MAKE THE MOST OF IT ...

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Page 3: ...the SL1200 7 Using with a Windows PC 8 Using with a Macintosh 10 Tips And Suggestions 11 Volume Bass Treble Control Settings 11 Playing Audio CDs on your CD ROM Drive 12 Audio Quality Sample Files 14 Troubleshooting General 14 Troubleshooting Windows 15 Troubleshooting Mac 16 Software 17 Support 18 Model 1200 Specifications 19 stereo link Limited Warranty 20 ...

Page 4: ...ception 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 equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an e...

Page 5: ...S All operating and use instructions should be followed CLEANING Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitc...

Page 6: ... been spilled or objects have fallen into the product If the product has been exposed to rain or water If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore th...

Page 7: ...Media etc 20 bit Digital to Analog Conversion produces high quality detailed sound Special circuitry isolates your audio system from your computer Supports a wide range of sampling rates without sample rate conversion and the distortion that introduces Optimized for CD audio sampling rate of 44 1 kHz Extremely low distortion headphone amplifier good enough for audiophile quality headphones Bass an...

Page 8: ... Headphone Jack 3 5 mm stereo jack output of headphone amplifier Headphone Volume Thumbwheel volume control for headphone amplifier Power In IEC 320 type inlet accepts power cord with C7 connector USB In accepts end of USB cable with type B plug Audio Line Out Twin RCA phono jacks Line Level 2 0 V max output Use these to connect to your Receiver or Amplifier ...

Page 9: ...adjust the volume Setting up the SL1200 Setting up your Model 1200 is a simple procedure Refer to the diagram above 1 Attach the power cord that came with the unit to the AC POWER IN receptacle on the back of the unit Keep the power OFF until you finish making all of the connections 2 Connect the USB cable between your PC or Mac and your stereo link The two ends of the cable have different connect...

Page 10: ...mplifier can be much longer than the USB cable However you should use only good quality shielded cable for very long runs Visit the stereo link Website and click on PRODUCTS then ACCESSORIES to see what optional cables are available TIP You can position the 1200 vertically to save space 3 Using the RCA audio cables included with the SL1200 or similar high quality cables connect the audio outputs l...

Page 11: ...ake certain you have your original Windows installation disks available You may need to use them to install the proper drivers The 1200 does not require any special drivers or software of its own You are now ready to turn the stereo link on After you push the Power Button the LED next to the button will light to indicate that the power is ON Windows should now detect new hardware and attempt to lo...

Page 12: ... the stereo link exclusively then you should also check the Use only preferred devices box This will prevent Windows from switching back to your sound card speakers Click OK then OK again You should now be ready to play music WARNING Some player applications will Freeze up if you disconnect or turn off the SL1200 while the player is open If this happens Windows Using with a Macintosh Hardware Requ...

Page 13: ... prevent audio CDs from skipping If you have any problems downloading or installing any of the Mac updates contact Apple for help stereo link will not be able to assist you with these problems Connecting the SL1200 The SL1200 is self powered and may be connected to any available USB port It does not require any special drivers or software of its own You are now ready to turn the stereo link on Aft...

Page 14: ...onnected to any available USB port It does not require any special drivers or software of its own You are now ready to turn the stereo link on After you push the Power Button the LED next to the button will light to indicate that the power is ON You may wish to test your configuration by typing the following at the command prompt cat bin sh dev dsp dsp1 etc If the green light next to the headphone...

Page 15: ...ill be disabled In Windows get to the PC s Mixer controls by double clicking on the speaker icon that appears next to the time display on the task bar Set the Speaker Wave and CD Player Volume controls to maximum as shown in the figure on the left On a Mac open the Apple Menu then Control Panels Select Sound Click on Speaker Setup Adjust the volume controls to maximum Playing Audio CDs on your CD ...

Page 16: ...S NOT support Digital Audio Extraction these items will not be available and appear greyed out Windows 98 Open My Computer open Control Panel then open the Multimedia icon Select the CD Music tab Put a check in Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device For Windows 2000 Right click on my computer then click on the device manager tab DVD CD ROM drives name of particular drive Select and get the...

Page 17: ...the quality of the original recording and encoded at a high bit rate usually using the High Quality Variable Bit Rate option A lower quality preview excerpt will be available so you listen before you spend your time downloading Visit us often and enjoy Troubleshooting General Sound Quality Q I m listening to streaming music with the Sl200 and its still sounds bad It has these funny swishing and gu...

Page 18: ...ssible that you will need to upgrade your motherboard BIOS and get a driver from the chip set company Check with your computer s manufacturer for the latest information Q Can you identify my motherboard manufacturer A We do not design or manufacturer motherboards and are not able to provide this service IF you have an Award or AMI BIOS try one of these websites it may be able to help you identify ...

Page 19: ...t thinks there is not one available If this should occur you should keep the stereo link powered on and Restart Windows When Windows resumes you should be able to start your player without getting the error message Sound still comes out of my computer speakers Q I ve turned on the 1200 and try to play something but the sound still comes out of my computer speakers A You need to select the stereo l...

Page 20: ...aying digital data to use with the Model 1200 Troubleshooting Mac Q My Mac switches to the Model 1200 whenever it is present Can I switch back to my internal speakers if I want A You will have to disconnect the stereo link or turn it off The Mac will automatically switch back to internal audio ...

Page 21: ...unhofer MP3 encoding technology delivers recording speeds up Organize Your Music Collection Organize your digital music collection in a convenient folder view Sort music by 17 different pre set and custom categories Easy access Find Music feature lets you quickly search your entire Music Library With Real Player you can Play streaming Internet Audio and Video RealAudio and RealVideo formats are th...

Page 22: ...om and click on the SUPPORT tab t check out the latest information If your problem is still a problem or if you have a question click on the Email formoption on the support page or email us at support stereo link com Along with your name return e mail address and description of the problem please provide us with the following information stereo link model Serial number Operating System version1 Co...

Page 23: ...0 dB re full scale Headphone Amplifier Jack 3 5 mm stereo Level 75 mW into 32 ohms Frequency Response 5Hz to 21 kHz 44 1khz THD N 0 01 20 20 kHz Additional Features Volume 0 to 60 dB in 1 dB steps Bass 0 to 24 dB 70 Hz corner frequency Treble 0 to 6 dB 1500 Hz corner frequency System Requirements Windows USB port either built in or expansion card Windows 98 98SE 2000 Macintosh iMac iBook G3 G4 wit...

Page 24: ...22 Accessories Includes USB cable 3 meters RCA audio cable 3 meters Optional USB Active Extension cable 5 meters RCA audio cable 5 meters ...

Page 25: ...lity is assumed for any special incidental or consequential damages However the limitations of any right or remedy shall not be effective where such is prohibited by law This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how lon...

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