Yamaha PSG-01S User manual

PSG-01S USB Microphone Speaker
User's Manual

Thank you for purchasing Yamaha PSG-01S. This product is a USB microphone/speaker unit to be connected to a
computer with the USB cable for use as its audio terminal. Before operating this unit, please read this manual carefully.
■Communication
You can use this unit as a microphone speaker for Skype. Incorporating this unit as the microphone/speaker into the
Skype system provides a smoother conversation experience for both listeners and talkers.
■Listening
You can use this unit as a stereo speaker. Two small high-efficiency speakers enable stereo playback for broadband audio
signals.
■Recording
You can use this unit as a recording microphone. Four unidirectional microphones enable high-quality recording suited
for various using scenes.
This manual has been compiled based on the latest version of the firmware/software as of May 2010. For the latest
information about this unit, please visit the following website.
SoundGadget support website:
http://www.yamaha.co.jp/soundgadget/psg01s/
For the updating procedure, refer to "Using the Latest Features" (page 12) in this manual.
■About abbreviations
In this manual, the product names are described as follows.
•Yamaha PSG-01S: this unit
•Microsoft®Windows®: Windows
•Microsoft®Windows®7: Windows 7
•Microsoft®Windows Vista®: Windows Vista
•Microsoft®Windows XP®: Windows XP
•Macintosh®: Mac
■About detailed technical information
Detailed knowledge on the Internet, computer, and network may be required to utilize this unit at its full performance. As
the provided manual does not give detailed technical information, please also refer to commercially available books as
required.
■About trademarks
•Skype, associated trade marks and logos and the "S" symbol are trade marks of Skype Limited.
•Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
•Intel, Pentium and Celeron are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the
United States and other countries.
•EUPHONY MOBILE™is a trademark of DiMAGIC Co.,Ltd.
•Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
Introduction
Check the Latest Information
About This Manual

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INTRODUCTION OPERATIONS
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Controls and Functions ...................................................4
Communication ................................................................5
Setup.........................................................................................5
Making a call ............................................................................5
Accepting an incoming call......................................................5
Rejecting an incoming call .......................................................6
Muting the microphones...........................................................6
Listening ...........................................................................7
Recording..........................................................................7
Using the PSG-01SController.........................................8
Basic operations of the PSG-01S Controller......................8
Basic operations of the PSG-01S Controller......................8
About the PSG-01S Controller screen .........................9
Configuring SHORTCUT ..........................................11
Configuring the shake function ..................................11
Switching the USB bandwidth usage .........................11
Uninstalling the PSG-01S Controller ...............................11
Uninstalling the PSG-01S Controller ...............................11
Using the Latest Features .............................................12
Updating the firmware via a network.........................12
Updating the firmware using a local file ....................13
Checking the firmware release note ...........................13
Checking the Connection ..............................................14
Using in the Communication mode..................................14
Using in the Communication mode..................................14
Using in the Listening/Recording mode...........................15
Using in the Listening/Recording mode...........................17
Troubleshooting .............................................................18
Q1: Check the status LEDs ....................................................18
Q2: Have a communication problem......................................19
Q3: Have a recording/playback problem................................20
Support Information.......................................................21
Specifications .................................................................22
General ...................................................................................22
Audio ......................................................................................22
Contents
INTRODUCTION
OPERATIONS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
indicates information for Windows users and indicates information for Mac OS users.

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1LEDs
Light to indicate the status of this unit.
2Microphones
Pick up the talker's voice.
3Speakers
Allow the user to hear audio.
4REC MIC
Press to use this unit as a recording microphone.
5VOL +/–
Press to adjust the speaker volume. Holding either key
increases or decreases the volume continuously.
6Off-hook
Press to make or accept a Skype call.
7On-hook
Press to reject or end a Skype call.
8MODEL No.
Model number of this unit.
9USB port
For connecting the USB cable.
0SER.
Serial number of this unit.
ATripod socket
For attaching a commercially available tripod.
Controls and Functions
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No emergency calls with Skype
Skype is not a replacement for your ordinary
telephone and can’t be used for emergency
calling

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OPERATIONS
By standing this unit, you can use this unit as a microphone speaker for Skype. This state is called "Active style".
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For more information about Skype, visit the following website.
Skype website: http://www.skype.com/
To use this unit with Skype, you need to carry out the
following setup procedure. For further information, refer
to "Quick Start Guide" supplied with this unit.
1Connect the PC/Mac to the Internet.
2Connect this unit to the PC/Mac using
the supplied USB cable.
3Install Skype.
4Install the PSG-01SController and then
run the PSG-01SController.
5On Skype, permit access from the PSG-
01SController.
appears in the task tray/menu bar. The setup is
complete.
When appears in the task tray/menu bar, you cannot access
Skype from the PSG-01S Controller. To use this unit with Skype,
permit access from the PSG-01S Controller on Skype.
1Stand this unit on a flat surface.
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This unit rings the Style-shift sound (chimes) when the
installation style is changed. If the Style-shift sound does
not ring or if the error sounds (buzzer sounds) are output,
reinstall this unit properly.
2Specify a phone number to call.
3Press (off-hook).
The phone call starts.
4Start a conversation.
Adjust the speaker volume if necessary.
5Press (on-hook).
The call ends.
1While receiving an incoming call, stand
this unit on a flat surface and then press
(off-hook).
2Start a conversation.
Adjust the speaker volume if necessary.
3Press (on-hook).
The call ends.
Communication
Setup
Note
Making a call
Accepting an incoming call

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1While receiving an incoming call, press
(on-hook).
The incoming call ends.
1During a Skype call, lay down this unit.
The microphones are turned off temporarily.
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To turn on microphones, stand this unit again.
Rejecting an incoming call
Muting the microphones

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OPERATIONS
By laying down this unit, you can use this unit as a stereo
speaker. This state is called "Relax style".
1Connect this unit to the PC/Mac using
the supplied USB cable.
To use this unit with a Mac, you need to configure the sound
settings. For details, refer to "Using in the Listening/Recording
mode" (page 17).
2Lay down this unit.
This unit can be used as a stereo speaker.
If you cannot hear any sounds from this unit's speakers, this unit
may not be selected as a sound playback device on your PC/Mac.
Refer to "Checking the Connection" (page 14).
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•This unit rings the style-shift sound (chimes) when the
installation style is changed. If the Style-shift sound
does not ring or if the error sounds (buzzer sounds) are
output, reinstall this unit properly.
•If you receive a Skype call while this unit is used as a
stereo speaker, this unit gives priority to the Skype call.
For information about how to handle a Skype call, refer
to "Communication" (page 5).
While a Skype call is not active, you can use this unit as a
recording microphone by standing this unit (Active style)
and pressing REC MIC.
1Connect this unit to the PC/Mac using
the supplied USB cable.
To use this unit with a Mac, you need to configure the sound
settings. For details, refer to "Using in the Listening/Recording
mode" (page 17).
2Stand this unit on a flat surface.
3Press (REC MIC).
This unit can be used as a recording microphone.
4Press (REC MIC).
The recording microphone mode is deactivated.
If you cannot record sounds using this unit's microphones, this
unit may not be selected as a sound recording device on your PC/
Mac. Refer to "Checking the Connection" (page 14).
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•This unit rings the Style-shift sound (chimes) when the
installation style is changed. If the Style-shift sound
does not ring or if the error sounds (buzzer sounds) are
output, reinstall this unit properly.
•If you receive a Skype call while this unit is used as a
recording microphone, this unit gives priority to the
Skype call. For information about how to handle a
Skype call, refer to "Communication" (page 5).
•To use this unit as a recording microphone by holding it
in your hand, set "Fix style" to "Active style" in the
PSG-01S Controller screen.
Listening
Note
Note
Recording
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By using the PGS-01S Controller, you can adjust the unit's settings which cannot be controlled with key operations.
When using this unit as a microphone speaker for Skype, you need to run the PSG-01S Controller in advance.
In this section, indicates information for Windows users and indicates information for Mac OS users.
This section explains about the basic operations of the
PSG-01S Controller.
1Connect this unit to the PC using the
supplied USB cable.
The icon displayed in the task tray switches to .
•Do not connect more than one microphone speaker (including
this unit) to the PC at the same time.
•When appears in the task tray, you cannot access Skype
from the PSG-01S Controller. To use this unit with Skype,
permit access from the PSG-01S Controller on Skype
( appears in the task tray).
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•In the case that does not appear after this unit is
connected to the computer, select [Start] - [All
Programs] - [Yamaha PSG-01S] - [PSG-01S Controller]
to start the PSG-01S Controller.
•To start the PSG-01S Controller on PC start-up, click
and then select "Start PSG-01S Controller on PC
start-up".
2Click in the task tray and then select
"View PSG-01SController".
The "PSG-01S Controller" screen appears.
3Configure the settings.
Configure the settings of this unit according to the
use environment.
To quit the PSG-01SController
Follow the procedure below to quit the PSG-01S
Controller.
•Click in the task tray and then select "Exit".
The PSG-01S Controller exits.
This section explains about the basic operations of the
PSG-01S Controller.
1Connect this unit to the Mac using the
supplied USB cable.
The icon displayed in the menu bar switches to .
•Do not connect more than one microphone speaker (including
this unit) to the Mac at the same time.
•When appears in the menu bar, you cannot access Skype
from the PSG-01S Controller. To use this unit with Skype,
permit access from the PSG-01S Controller on Skype
( appears in the menu bar).
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•In the case that does not appear in the menu bar,
select [Go] - [Applications] - [Yamaha PSG-01S] -
[PSG-01S Controller] from the Finder menu bar to start
the PSG-01S Controller.
•To start the PSG-01S Controller at Mac login, check
"Open at Login" in the "Dock" menu.
2From the PSG-01SController menu bar,
select [Window] - [PSG-01SController].
The "PSG-01S Controller" screen appears.
Using the PSG-01S Controller
Basic operations of the
PSG-01S Controller
Notes
Basic operations of the
PSG-01S Controller
Notes

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OPERATIONS
3Configure the settings.
Configure the settings of this unit according to the
use environment.
To quit the PSG-01SController
Follow the procedure below to quit the PSG-01S
Controller.
•From the PSG-01S Controller menu bar, select [PSG-
01S Controller] - [Quit PSG-01S Controller].
The PSG-01S Controller exits.
In this section, Windows 7 is used as an example.
■Home ( ) tab
1Shows the status of this unit.
If this unit is installed incorrectly, "INVALID" is displayed. In
this case, the microphones and speakers of this unit are
automatically muted. The speaker mute is disabled only when a
dialing tone or a ringtone of a Skype call sounds.
2Adjusts the speaker volume of this unit.
3Starts Skype or the specified application. For
details, refer to "Configuring SHORTCUT"
(page 11).
■Audio ( ) tab
1Adjusts the microphone sensitivity of this
unit.
2Enables or disables the microphone
attenuator for recording microphone.
3Shows the audio input/output status of this
unit.
About the PSG-01S
Controller screen
Note
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■General setting ( ) tab
1Selects a style applied to this unit regardless
of how this unit is installed.
2Enable or disable the style-shift sounds.
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If you select "OFF", the error sounds are also disabled.
3Selects a function used when this unit is
shaken. For details, refer to "Configuring the
shake function" (page 11).
4Switches the USB bandwidth usage. For
details, refer to "Switching the USB bandwidth
usage" (page 11).
■Maintenance ( ) tab
1Updates the firmware of this unit. For details,
refer to "Using the Latest Features" (page 12).
2Resets the settings of this unit.
Note the followings before resetting this unit.
•The reset operation will change all the settings to the default
value (if available).
•You cannot restore the settings to the previous status after the
reset operation.
3Shows this manual.
4Shows the version information of the firmware
of this unit and the PSG-01SController.
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OPERATIONS
Follow the procedure below to select an application to be
started by clicking "Go" in "SHORTCUT".
1In the PSG-01SController screen, click
the Home tab.
2In "SHORTCUT", select "Select
application".
3Select the desired application and then
click "Open".
Follow the procedure below to select a function to be
activated when this unit is shaken.
1In the PSG-01SController screen, click
the General setting tab.
2In “Shake”, select a function to be
assigned.
Open/close PSG-01SController:
Select this if you want to open or close the PSG-01S
Controller
Maximize audio level:
Select this if you want to set the volume to the maximum.
OFF:
Select this if you do not use the shake function.
■When shaking this unit
Jiggle this unit up and down to activate the selected
function. Be careful not to remove the USB cable during
shaking.
Follow the procedure below to switch the USB bandwidth
usage. This unit restarts automatically when you change
this setting.
1In the PSG-01SController screen, click
the General setting tab.
2In "Bandwidth usage", select "Standard
(stereo)" or "Narrow band (monaural)".
If this unit is connected to a PC/Mac conjunction with
other USB devices such as Web camera, this unit may
operate abnormally. In this case, select "Narrow band
(monaural)".
•While this unit is operating in a narrow band, it plays back
audio in monaural even in "Relax style".
•You cannot switch the USB bandwidth usage during a Skype
call.
•In case that you cannot adjust the speaker volume or
microphone sensitivity after switching the USB bandwidth
usage, disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it.
To uninstall the PSG-01S Controller from the PC, select
[Start] - [All Programs] - [Yamaha PSG-01S] - [Uninstall
PSG-01S Controller].
When you use Windows 7 or Windows Vista, a warning
message regarding uninstallation may appear. Click
"Allow" to continue the uninstallation because Yamaha
has already confirmed the operation.
To uninstall the PSG-01S controller, log on with the user account
used for setup.
To uninstall the PSG-01S Controller from the Mac, select
[Go] - [Applications] from the Finder menu bar and then
drag the "Yamaha PSG-01S" folder to the trash icon.
To uninstall the PSG-01S controller, log on as a user with the
Administrator rights.
Configuring SHORTCUT
Configuring the shake
function
Switching the USB
bandwidth usage
Notes
Uninstalling the PSG-01S
Controller
Note
Uninstalling the PSG-01S
Controller
Note

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You can download the firmware (program to control the functions of this unit) to use the latest features.
In this section, indicates information for Windows users and indicates information for Mac OS users.
In this section, Windows 7 is used as an example.
•Firmware update is available only if the PC/Mac connecting to
this unit is connected to the Internet. To update the firmware
without connection to the Internet, follow "Updating the
firmware using a local file" (page 13).
•Once the firmware update is started, do not perform any other
operation until the update operation is completed. If the update
operation is interrupted, this unit may become unusable, in
which case you need to return this unit to the factory for repairs.
•Do not remove the USB cable or LAN cable during the
firmware update. Otherwise, this unit could become unusable,
in which case you need to return this unit to the factory for
repairs.
1In the PSG-01SController screen, click
the Maintenance tab.
2In "Firmware update", click "Confirm".
The license agreement screen appears.
3Read the contents of license agreement
carefully, select "Accept all terms of the
license agreement" and then click "OK".
The firmware update screen appears.
4Select "Download from the network" and
then click "Start".
The firmware version confirmation screen appears.
5Check the latest firmware version and
then click "OK".
The firmware update starts.
To specify the firmware download URL
This feature is useful in managing the firmware versions
of multiple units.
1In the firmware update screen, click
"Settings".
The setting screen appears.
2Enter the URL from which to download
the firmware.
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You can restore the default URL by clicking "Default".
3Click "OK".
The firmware download URL is set.
Using the Latest Features
Updating the firmware via a
network
Notes

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OPERATIONS
If the PC/Mac connecting to the PSG-01S cannot be
connected to the Internet, follow the procedure below to
update the firmware manually using a local file.
•Once the firmware update is started, do not perform any other
operation until the update operation is completed. If the update
operation is interrupted, this unit may become unusable, in
which case you need to return this unit to the factory for repairs.
•Do not remove the USB cable during the firmware update.
Otherwise, this unit could become unusable, in which case you
need to return this unit to the factory for repairs.
1In the PSG-01SController screen, click
the Maintenance tab.
2Click "Confirm" of "Firmware update".
The license agreement screen appears.
3Read the contents of license agreement
carefully, select "Accept all terms of the
license agreement", and then click "OK".
The firmware update screen appears.
4Select "Specify a local file" and then
click "Start".
The file selection screen appears.
5Select the firmware file and then click
"Open".
The firmware version confirmation screen appears.
6Check the latest firmware version and
then click "OK" to start the firmware
update.
The firmware update starts.
You can check the firmware release note by clicking
"Release note" in the firmware update screen.
Updating the firmware using
a local file
Notes
Checking the firmware
release note

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In this section, indicates information for Windows users and indicates information for Mac OS users.
Follow the procedure below to check whether Skype
recognizes this unit properly and this unit is selected as an
audio device.
1Right-click and then select [Open
Skype] - [Tools] - [Options].
The "Options" screen appears.
2Click "Audio settings".
3Check the settings.
•"Microphone": Yamaha PSG-01S
•"Speakers": Yamaha PSG-01S
•"Ringing": Yamaha PSG-01S
4Click "Save" to close the "Options"
screen.
Follow the procedure below to check whether Skype
recognizes this unit properly and this unit is selected as an
audio device.
1From the menu bar for Skype, select
[Skype] - [Preferences].
2Click "Audio".
3Check the settings.
•"Audio output": Yamaha PSG-01S
•"Audio input": Yamaha PSG-01S
•"Ringing": Yamaha PSG-01S
Checking the Connection
Using in the Communication
mode
Click
Check
Check
Check
Using in the Communication
mode
Click
Check
Check
Check

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ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Follow the procedure below to check whether the PC
recognizes this unit properly.
■When using Windows 7/Windows Vista
In this procedure, Windows 7 is used as an example.
1Click and then select "Audio Device
Properties".
The "Sound" screen appears.
2Click the "Playback" tab.
3Check whether this unit is selected as
"Default Device".
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Normally, "Yamaha PSG-01S" is automatically selected
when this unit is connected to the PC. If "Yamaha PSG-
01S" is not selected, select it manually.
4Click the "Recording" tab.
5Check whether this unit is selected as
"Default Device".
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Normally, "Yamaha PSG-01S" is automatically selected
when this unit is connected to the PC. If "Yamaha PSG-
01S" is not selected, select it manually.
6Click "OK" to close the "Sound" screen.
Using in the Listening/
Recording mode
Click
Check
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Check

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■When using Windows XP
1Click and then select "Audio Device
Properties".
The "Sounds and Audio Devices Properties" screen
appears.
2Click the "Audio" tab.
3Check the settings.
•"Default device" in "Sound playback":
Yamaha PSG-01S
•"Default device" in "Sound recording":
Yamaha PSG-01S
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Normally, "Yamaha PSG-01S" is automatically selected
when this unit is connected to the PC. If "Yamaha PSG-
01S" is not selected, select it manually.
4Click the "Voice" tab.
5Check the settings.
•"Default device" in "Voice playback":
Yamaha PSG-01S
•"Default device" in "Voice recording":
Yamaha PSG-01S
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Normally, "Yamaha PSG-01S" is automatically selected
when this unit is connected to the PC. If "Yamaha PSG-
01S" is not selected, select it manually.
6Click "OK" to close the "Sounds and
Audio Devices Properties" screen.
Click
Check
Check
Click
Check
Check

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ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
To use this unit in the Listening/Recording mode on a
Mac, you need to configure the sound settings.
1Click and then select "Open Sound
Preferences".
The "Sound" (in "System Preferences") screen
appears.
2Click the "Output" tab.
3From the device list, select "Yamaha
PSG-01S".
4Click the "Input" tab.
5From the device list, select "Yamaha
PSG-01S".
Using in the Listening/
Recording mode
Click
Select
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Refer to the following tables when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed
or if the instruction does not help, access the SoundGadget support website
(http://www.yamaha.co.jp/soundgadget/psg01s/).
Troubleshooting
Q1: Check the status LEDs
Status Microphone LEDs Speaker LED Information LED
Active style
124: On On OffWaiting a call
Skype call 124: On On Blinks (green)
Recording All: On Off Off
Relax style
Off On OffStereo speaker
Microphone muted (Skype call) 124: Blink On Blinks (green)
Skype
– – Blinks rapidly (green)Call sending/receiving
During a call – – Blinks slowly (green)
Maximum volume – Blinks 5 times –
Shake (open/close controller) – – Blinks 3 times (green)
Style fixed – – On (green)
Operated from the OS
Blink – –Microphone muted
Speaker muted – Blinks –
During installation 1→2→3→4: Light Off On (red)
Incorrect installation Off Off On (red)
Waiting for firmware update All: Blink Blinks Blinks (red)
During firmware update 13↔24: Light Off Off
Firmware updated failed Off Off Blinks (red)
Other errors – – Blinks 3 times (red)
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Microphone LEDs
Speaker LED Information LED

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ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Q2: Have a communication problem
Problem Cause Remedy
The audio from the other unit
cannot be heard.
The speakers are muted on this unit. Turn off the speaker mute function.
The microphone is muted on the other unit. –
The speaker volume is set to the minimum on this
unit.
Turn the speaker volume up.
The microphone sensitivity is set to the minimum
on the other unit.
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This unit is not selected in the Audio settings of
Skype.
Select this unit.
The audio from this unit cannot
be heard on the other unit.
The microphone is muted on this unit. Turn off the microphone mute function.
The speakers are muted on the other unit. –
The microphone sensitivity is set to the minimum
on this unit.
Increase the microphone sensitivity.
The speaker volume is set to the minimum on the
other unit.
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This unit is not selected in the Audio settings of
Skype.
Select this unit.
The audio is interrupted. The bandwidth of the USB is too narrow. Set "Bandwidth usage" to "Narrow band
(monaural)" in the PSG-01S Controller.
The unit generates feedback
noises or echoes.
Another microphone is connected. Select this unit in the Audio settings of Skype.
An object is placed near this unit. Avoid placing an object in front of the
microphones of this unit.
This unit is placed near the wall. Move this unit away from the wall.
This unit is used in a room with high
reverberation.
•Place objects with high sound absorbance in
the room other than in front of the
microphones.
•Avoid talking at a loud voice to reduce
reverberations.
There is a problem with the equipment
configuration on another unit.
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The unit generates noises. A device that interferes with this unit is placed
near this unit.
Move this unit away from the device.
The audio is cracking. The speaker volume is too high. Turn the speaker volume down.
This unit does not work. This unit is not recognized by the PC/Mac. •(When using Windows)
If you see "?" or "!" in the device manager,
delete the device and then reconnect the USB
cable of this unit.
•(When using Mac)
Reconnect the USB cable of this unit.
"INVALID" is displayed in the
Home tab of the PSG-01S
Controller.
This unit is installed incorrectly. Install this unit correctly. (page 5)

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Q3: Have a recording/playback problem
Problem Cause Remedy
Cannot record any sounds. This unit is not selected in the Audio device
settings of the PC/Mac.
Select this unit.
The microphone is muted on this unit. Turn off the microphone mute function on this
unit.
Cannot record any sounds
when holding this unit.
This unit is not in the Active style. Set "Fix style" to "Active style" in the PSG-01S
Controller.
The recording sounds are too
loud or cracking.
The microphone attenuator function is turned off. Set "Attenuator" to "ON" in the PSG-01S
Controller.
The recording sounds are too
small.
The microphone attenuator function is turned on. Set "Attenuator" to "OFF" in the PSG-01S
Controller.
This unit does not output
playback sounds.
This unit is not selected in the Audio device
settings of the PC/Mac.
Select this unit.
REC MIC has been pressed. Press REC MIC again.
The speakers are muted on this unit. Turn off the speaker mute function on this unit.
"INVALID" is displayed in the
Home tab of the PSG-01S
Controller.
This unit is installed incorrectly. Install this unit correctly. (page 7)