Sony DR-GA500 - Manual (Page 11)

11 GB Connection
Step 1-: Connecting to the Computer Using the USB
cable
Connect the USB port on the computer to the  USB port of the processor by the supplied USB
cable.
Although the processor works as an external 2ch sound device, the EFFECT functions provide
7.1ch extended surround from 2ch input.
1
Connect the processor to the computer.
to  USB port
to USB port
Dedicated USB cable
(supplied)
Computer
USB drivers are included in operating systems such as Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows
7 and Mac OS X. USB drivers will be installed automatically when the processor is turned on at
the first time after connecting and starting the computer.
When connecting to different USB ports, a computer may install USB drivers again.
Notes
 The headset is not guaranteed to operate with a USB hub or USB extension cable. Use the supplied USB
cable only.
 When the headset is connected to the computer, the volume level of the computer may be set to
maximum. Turn down the volume of the computer beforehand.
 The sound of digital broadcasting might not be output via USB of the computer when connecting by the
USB cable. Connect it with the multi-channel cable if you cannot hear the sound of digital broadcasting
(page 8 to 10).
2
Slide the INPUT switch to “USB.”
Front panel of
processor
3
Check the sound settings of the computer.
For details on operation of your computer device, refer to the operating instructions for it.
Do not connect the USB cable with multi-channel cable at the same time when you connect
the processor to the computer. The computer sound setting may be switched to an
unintended device.