CoolGear USB Audio Adapter User manual

 USB AUDIO ADAPTER
USER’S MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1. OVERVIEW
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Key Features
1.3 Specifications
1.4 System Requirements
1.5 Package Contents
CHAPTER 2. PC SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
CHAPTER 3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION
3.1 Win 2000 / Win ME / XP
3.2 Win 98
3.3 Win 98SE
3.4 Mac OS 9.1
(IBM Viavoice, iMovie and iVisit is not supported of recording function)
3.5 Operation
CHAPTER 4. QUESTION & ANSWER

CHAPTER 1. OVERVIEW
1.1 Introduction
USB Audio Adapter (2 Channels) is a complete digital audio playback and recording
solutions through use of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) for PC and Mac multimedia
systems. Hot plug and play eliminates the need to install drivers, sound cards, adjust
switches or reboot your computer. Sound cards and complicated installation are now
a thing of the past. Except hardware,
we bundle one full-featured digital music jukebox software that converts music CDs
into MP3 files, and can display lyrics or web pages while the music plays. With this
software you get one-click access to downloadable music, artist sites, cool
merchandise and more. It also offers a variety of audio effects to customize the
way your music sound, such as “Hall” and “Echo”, and can optimize the sound
according to the style of music (such as “Rock” and “Bass”).
1.2 Key Features
Controls - Stereo volume up, down, mute
Specials - Automatic Standby Control (ASC) functional LED feedback
Voice Mail - Send voice e-mail through use of recording facility
Recording - Via built in microphone or auxiliary line inputs
Digital Audio - Complete digital audio playback and recording solutions
Internet Conference - No need of sound card, talk through Internet
Phone - Save the international phone cost, just pay the internet and
local cost
I/O Jacks – One input of stereo microphone or walkman input,
and one output of amplify speakers or earphone
Small Wonder - Small dimensions, very portable for desktop PC
and notebook
Application Software (For PC Only)
MP3 Player and CD-Ripper
File manager catalogs and locates music by Artist, Genre and more
Player mode supports multiple skins
Patent-pending InterVideo Data Injection (IDI) feature displays lyrics
and web pages in sync with the music
Integral Internet browser works with IDI content to link MP3 files with artist
web sites
Digital Signal Processor with surround, tone control, and reverb effects

1.3 Specifications
Output Level : 500mV
Line-In Sensitivity: 300mV
T.H.D.: < 0.25%
S/N Ratio: > 60 dB
Separation: 40 dB
1.4 System Requirements
IBM Compatible PC or iMac Computer
Available USB Port
Win 98 / 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP
Mac OS 9.1
(IBM Viavoice, iMovie and iVisit is not supported in recording function)
1.5 Package Contents
USB Audio Adapter X 1
CD-ROM of PC Software (WinRip) X 1
User’s Manual X 1
CHAPTER 2. PC SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
(1) Please put CD-ROM into CD-ROM driver.
(2) Auto run function will be executed as below.
(3) Click “Install Software”

(4) Click “Next” for installation “WinRip”
(5) Read the License Agreement, and click ”Yes”.
(6) Key in Name/Company/Serial, and click “Next”

(7) Click the type of setup you prefer, and click “Next”
(8) Type the destination where the files copy to, and click “Next”
(9) Choice or type the name of the program folder, and click “Next”

(10) Start to copy the program.
(11) Click “Start”
(12) Click “Next”

(13) Choose recording path, and click “Next”
(14) Select a type for recording, and click “Next”
(15) Click “Finish”

(16) Click “Finish”
(17) Choose clause of “Yes”, and click “Finish”
CHAPTER 3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION
3.1 Win 2000 / Win ME / XP
(1) Connect stereo earphone or stereo amplify speakers to
USB Audio Adapter
(2) Connect USB Audio Adapter to computer
(3) Computer will auto detect the device.

3.2 Win 98
(1) Connect stereo earphone or stereo amplify speakers to
USB Audio Adapter
(2) Connect USB Audio Adapter to computer
(3) Click “Next” for researching driver of “USB Composite Device”
(4) Choice the suitable driver, and click “Next”.
(5) Disable the assigned position, and click “Next”
(6) Windows now is ready to go installation, and click “Next”
(7) System will ask the Windows 98 CD-ROM,
please insert it and click “Confirm”.
(8) Assign position of key in “E:\Win 98” (E is the code of CD-ROM),
and click “Next”
(9) Click “Finish” for install another driver.
(10) Click “Next” for researching driver of “USB Audio Device”
(11) Choice the suitable driver, and click “Next”.
(12) Disable the assigned position, and click “Next”
(13) Windows now is ready to go installation, and click “Next”
(14) Click “Finish”
(15) Click “Next” for researching new driver of “USB Audio Device”
(16) Choice the suitable driver, and click “Next”.
(17) Disable the assigned position, and click “Next”
(18) Windows now is ready to go installation, and click “Next”
(19) Click “Finish”
3.3 Win 98SE
(1) Connect stereo earphone or stereo amplify speakers to
USB Audio Adapter
(2) Connect USB Audio Adapter to computer
(3) Click “Next” for researching driver of “USB Composite Device”
(4) Choice the suitable driver, and click “Next”.
(5) Disable the assigned position, and click “Next”
(6) Windows now is ready to go installation, and click “Next”
(7) Click “Finish” for install another driver.
(8) Click “Next” for researching driver of “USB Audio Device”
(9) Choice the suitable driver, and click “Next”.
(10) Disable the assigned position, and click “Next”
(11) Windows now is ready to go installation, and click “Next”

(12) System will ask the Windows 98SE CD-ROM,
please insert it and click “Confirm”.
(13) Assign position of key in “E:\Win 98” (E is the code of CD-ROM),
and click “Next”
(14) Click “Finish”
(15) Click “Next” for researching new driver of “USB Audio Device”
(16) Choice the suitable driver, and click “Next”.
(17) Disable the assigned position, and click “Next”
(18) Windows now is ready to go installation, and click “Next”
(19) Click “Finish”
3.4 Mac OS 9.1
IBM Viavoice, iMovie and iVisit is not supported of recording function
(1) Connect stereo earphone or stereo amplify speakers to
USB Audio Adapter
(2) Connect USB Audio Adapter to computer
(3) Computer will auto detect the device.

3.5 Operations
(1) Power LED - If you install with ok, the green LED will on light.
(2) Mic - Dissimulated microphone
(3) Mute Button - Click this button, the sound will shut down.
(4) Volume Down/Up - Volume control with up and down.
(5) Input - Plug in the Radio or Walkman.
(6) Ext Mic - Plug in extension microphone.
(7) USB Plug- Connect USB Audio Adapter to computer
(8) Output - Link with amplify speakers or earphone

CHAPTER 4. QUESTION & ANSWER
1. Q: Why I cannot display the CD?
A: Under Win 98 / 98SE
If you can’t catch audio input, please go to StartSettingsControl Panel
Multimedia choice CD Music, and click digital CD Music, make the selection of
start digital audio
Under Win ME
If you can’t catch audio input, please go to StartSettingsControl Panel
System, click CD-ROM and your Model Number of CD-ROM will appear, then
click it and choice CD Music, make the selection of start digital audio
Under Win 2000
If you can’t catch audio input, please go to StartSettingsControl Panel
SystemHardwareDevice Manager, click CD-ROM and your Model Number
of CD-ROM will appear, then click it and choice CD Music, make the selection of
start digital audio
2. Q: Why the speakers without the sound?
A: (1) If your speakers without the sound, please click the speaker of
tool bar, and make sure your speakers are not set on Mute.
(2) Plug with Amplify Speakers
(3) Plug on the power adapter of Amplify Speakers
(4) Hardware does not set up well.
3. Q: Why the microphone without the sound?
A: (1) If your microphone without the sound, please double click the speaker of
tool bar, and make sure your microphone is not set on Mute. (If there is no
microphone indication, please go to the SelectionContentDisplay
make the check on your microphone).
(2) Plug with Stereo Microphone.
(3) You may plug in the other Audio In Devices, such like Walkman or
CD-Player.