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
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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
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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
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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
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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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