Teac US-2X2 Reference Manual - Manual (Page 19)

TASCAM US-2x2/US-4x4
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10 – Troubleshooting
Please read this chapter if you are unable to use the unit
properly even after setting it following the procedures in this
manual.
If you are still unable to resolve a problem, please contact
TASCAM customer support with the following information
about the operating environment and details about the trouble.
8 Operating environment
• Computer manufacturer :
• Model :
• CPU :
• Memory (RAM) :
• Operating system :
• Applications used :
• Antivirus software :
• Wireless LAN use:
See the end of this document for contact information.
8 I cannot install the dedicated software.
1. Check the operating system
The operating system being used might not be compatible
with the software that you are trying to install. Check the
compatible operating system of the software you are trying
to install again.
2. Stop software running in the background
Antivirus software and other software that runs in the
background can prevent installation. Quit software that runs
in the background and try installation again.
8 The unit is connected, but the computer does not
recognize it.
1. Install the dedicated software
Install the dedicated software. See "Installing the dedicated
software" on page 76.
2. Change the USB port
• This unit cannot be used with USB 1.1. Use a USB 2.0 or USB
3.0 port.
• Do not use a USB hub with this unit. Always connect the
unit directly to a USB port on the computer.
• If the above methods do not resolve the problem, connect
the unit to a different USB port on the computer.
8
I cannot hear any sound even when audio is played
back on the computer.
Confirm that the MONITOR BALANCE knob on the unit is not
turned all the way to the left (toward INPUT). If that is the case,
turn the MONITOR BALANCE knob to the right of center.
In addition, check the status of the unit's connection with the
computer.
Moreover, if you make the following settings, sound will be
output through this unit, but no sound will be output by the
computer’s speakers or headphone jack.
Windows 7/8
See the “8 – Application Guide” on page 16 ”- “Windows 8”
or “Windows 7” instructions in the “Windows Media Player”
section in this manual, and make settings as necessary for
the OS.
Conduct “procedures 1–4 for Windows 8” or “procedures 1–3
for Windows 7” to set the default device for playback.
Mac OS X
1. Quit all applications and open “System Preferences…” from
the Apple menu.
2. Open “Sound”.
3. On the “Output” tab, select “US-2x2” or “US-4x4”.
After completing the setting, restart the computer and
check the sound of playback. Depending on the application
that you are using, you might need to make additional
device settings. In particular, DAW software operate using
audio engines with settings that are different from the
OS settings, so confirm the DAW driver settings first after
installing the dedicated software for this unit.
Please see the manuals for the applications that you are
using for detailed setting procedures.
8 Sound breaks up or there is noise.
The processing load on the computer causes sound to break up
and noise to occur.
Here are some methods to reduce the load on the computer.
1. A wireless LAN and software running in the background,
including antivirus software, regularly put processing loads
on the computer, which can cause sound to break up and
other noise.
Stop wireless LAN transmission, antivirus software and other
software running in the background when using this unit.
2. Set the buffer size (latency) in the audio application that you
are using or in this unit's Settings Panel to a larger value.
NOTE
Consult the maker of the audio application that you are
using for methods to reduce its load on your computer.
3. Change the settings of your computer so that they are
optimal for audio processing.
Windows 8
1
In Windows 8, right-click the ordinary Start screen (Metro
user interface screen) and then click “All apps”.
2 Right-click “Computer” and select “Properties”.
3 Click “Advanced system settings”.
4 Click “Settings” in the “Performance” section of the
“Advanced” tab of the “System Properties” window.
5 In the “Visual Effects” tab of the “Performance Options”
window, select “Adjust for best performance”.