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Wireless USB Audio Transport

UWL-1

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo Wireless 
USB Audio Transport. Please read this manual 
thoroughly before making any connections and 
plugging it in.
Following the instructions in this manual will 
enable you to obtain optimum performance and 
listening enjoyment from your new Wireless USB 
Audio Transport. 
Please retain this manual for future reference.

Contents

Package Contents ........................... 5

Features ........................................... 6

Getting to Know the UWL-1 ........... 7

Transmitter (UTX-1) ........................... 7
Receiver (RX-1) Front and Top .......... 7
Receiver (RX-1) Rear......................... 7

Getting Started................................ 8

System Requirements ............................. 8
Precautions for Using this Product .......... 8

Setting Up the UWL-1 ..................... 9

Connecting the Transmitter (UTX-1) ........ 9
Connecting the Receiver (RX-1)............ 10

Typical Hookup Example.................. 10
Connecting an Onkyo Component with 

a DC Output (European Model).. 11

Changing the Receiver’s ID ................... 11

Using the UWL-1 ........................... 12

Setting the Windows® Volume Control 

Settings ...................................... 12

Listening to Music .................................. 13

Changing the Wireless Channel....... 14

Using Windows® Media Player.............. 14
Enabling CD Playback ........................... 15

Troubleshooting ............................ 16

Confirming Driver Installation ................ 18
Confirming the Audio Playback Device.. 19

Specifications ............................... 20

Summary of Contents for UWL-1

Page 1: ...now the UWL 1 7 Transmitter UTX 1 7 Receiver RX 1 Front and Top 7 Receiver RX 1 Rear 7 Getting Started 8 System Requirements 8 Precautions for Using this Product 8 Setting Up the UWL 1 9 Connecting the Transmitter UTX 1 9 Connecting the Receiver RX 1 10 Typical Hookup Example 10 Connecting an Onkyo Component with a DC Output European Model 11 Changing the Receiver s ID 11 Using the UWL 1 12 Settin...

Page 2: ...aged B If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus C If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or water D If the apparatus does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjust ment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qua...

Page 3: ...hanges or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to com ply with the limits for a Class B digital device pur suant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installat...

Page 4: ...ted with using low power wireless devices There is no proof however that these low power wireless devices are abso lutely safe Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy RF in the micro wave range while being used Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects by heating tis sue exposure to low level RF that does not pro duce heating effects causes no known adverse ...

Page 5: ...94 GROEBENZELL GERMANY GROEBENZELL GERMANY ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH K MIYAGI declare in own responsibility that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN 300 328 V1 6 1 EN 301 489 1 V1 6 1 EN 301 489 17 V1 2 1 EN 60950 1 EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 55013 and EN 55020 Receiver RX 1 USB Transmitter UTX 1 AC adapter Plu...

Page 6: ...er uses standard Windows USB audio drivers there s no need to install any drivers and configure any settings so setup is both quick and easy Simply plug the Transmitter into a free USB port on your PC and that s it 30 meter range The UWL 1 has a 30 meter range so you can transmit audio all around your house Note that the usable range may be reduced by walls and floors constructed from concrete or ...

Page 7: ...unction C STANDBY indicator 11 13 Lights up when the Receiver is on Standby and goes off when it s On Also used when setting the Receiver s ID D SYNC indicator 13 Lights up when the Receiver is synchro nized with the Transmitter Flashes when it s not synchronized Receiver RX 1 Front and Top 1 2 3 A LINE OUT Use the included miniplug to RCA audio cable to connect this jack to an analog audio input ...

Page 8: ... assumes that you already have a basic understanding of the Windows operating system including mouse and keyboard operation Onkyo will not bear any responsibility for any consequential losses arising from the malfunc tion misoperation defects etc of this product The content of this manual may be updated as necessary without prior notice This manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any ...

Page 9: ...ion and number of USB ports depends on your PC Check your PC s manual for details Notes Since the Transmitter requires a lot of power it should be connected directly to a USB port on your PC However if your PC is located on the floor or it s a large tower or desktop PC and its USB ports are located at the rear wireless transmission may be obstructed and audio playback may be interrupted In this ca...

Page 10: ...make good connections loose connections can cause noise or malfunctions Optical Digital Jack The UWL 1 s optical digital jack has a shut ter type cover that opens when an optical plug is inserted and closes when it s removed Push the plug in all the way Caution The optical cable is fitted with protective caps Before connecting it remove the caps and keep them in a safe place When you disconnect th...

Page 11: ... indicator both flash and the Receiver detects the Transmitter s ID Once the Receiver has recognized the Trans mitter s ID successfully the Receiver s SYNC indicator lights up Changing the Receiver s ID DIGITAL OPTICAL IN DC5V 2W 0 4A MAX DC OUT L R LINE 1 IN Optical digital audio cable Dedicated DC power cable Use the included dedicated DC power cable only with Onkyo components that have a DC out...

Page 12: ...reo balance Volume Used to adjust the volume To get the best sound quality with the UWL 1 set all of the Volume sliders to maximum and use the volume control on the audio system or powered speakers connected to the Receiver to adjust the volume level Mute Used to mute the sound Setting the Windows Volume Control Settings Note On some PCs the Volume Control may be called the Mixer Control Notes On ...

Page 13: ... 16 5 When you ve finished using the UWL 1 press the Receiver s STANDBY ON button to set it to Standby The Receiver s STANDBY indicator lights up 6 Stop audio playback on your PC and then unplug the Transmitter If it s not practical to unplug the Transmitter every time you finish using it you can leave it plugged in but to output sound from your PC s built in speakers you ll need to change the Def...

Page 14: ...indows Media Player Windows 2000 Click the Start button point to Programs point to Accessories point to Entertainment and then click Windows Media Player To play a digital music file that s in your Media Player library simply double click it To play a digital music file that s not in your Media Player library on the File menu select Open locate the file and then click Open To play a CD load it int...

Page 15: ...ick System On the Hardware tab click the Device Manager button double click the CD DVD drive and then click the Properties tab Make sure the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device option is selected Enabling CD Playback Select this option Device Manager CD DVD Properties Double click the CD DVD drive Notes If your CD DVD drive does not support digital audio output the Enable digital CD aud...

Page 16: ...ging the Receiver s ID see page 11 Also see Audio playback is noisy or distorted below The left and right volume levels are not the same Check the balance control setting on the connected audio system or powered speakers On the Windows Volume control set all of the Balance sliders to midway see page 12 Check the balance control settings in your audio playback program If the program has inde penden...

Page 17: ... the audio system or powered speakers connected to the Receiver see page 15 Can t hear any music when playing PC games If the game uses the CD DVD drive s audio output to output audio see the previous item Audio playback is interrupted Audio playback may be interrupted if you connect or disconnect another USB device During audio playback don t perform any demanding tasks that will create additiona...

Page 18: ...led Confirming Driver Installation Device Manager USB Composite device USB Audio Device Notes The items in the device list depends on your PC s configuration so the list that you see on your PC will be somewhat different to the one shown here If an Unknown device is listed under Universal Serial Bus controllers unplug the Transmitter wait a few seconds and then plug it back in again If Windows sti...

Page 19: ...yback Device Select C Media USB Headphone Set Notes Depending on your operating system Sound playback may be labelled Playback Default service may be Preferred device and C Media USB Headphone Set may be USB audio device If you open the Audio tab immediately after plugging in the Transmitter C Media USB Headphone Set may not appear as the Default device So when you plug in the Trans mitter wait a ...

Page 20: ... 852 2428 9039 http www ch onkyo com Specifications Wireless Digital USB Transmitter UTX 1 Connection format Universal Serial Bus 1 1 Transmission frequency 2 4 GHz band 2412 MHz 2462 MHz 1 11 ch Power supply USB supply Current consumption 360 mA Dimensions W x H x D 3 4 x 0 5 x 1 1 86 5 x 13 0 x 28 5 mm Weight 0 7 oz 20 g Wireless Digital Receiver RX 1 Frequency response 0 3 Hz 20 kHz 0 0 5 dB li...

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