HardSID Uno / UPlay user’s guide © 2010 Hard Software, Hungary
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The On/MSG LED (green) must become lit shortly after switching on the unit. It keeps blinking in firmware
update mode. (firmware update mode will be covered by the future version of this manual when/if an
updated firmware will be released for the Uno/UPlay)
The Power Supply
If you need to use a power supply (very unlikely), check the polarity and the DC plug dimensions before
buying the PSU.
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The power supply must be able to provide at least 1A at 5VDC
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The inner pin is the positive
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Plug dimensions: Inner diameter = 2.1mm; Outer diameter = 5.5mm; Contact length >= 10mm
The unit is protected against wrong polarity. If the polarity is wrong, the color of the Power Fail LED will
become red after switching on the unit.
Always unplug the power supply from the AC connector when not using the unit for a long time. (for more
than a few hours)
Installing SID chips
Always install perfect / tested SID chips! Using damaged SID(s) may cause damage to
the HardSID Uno/UPlay.
If you’ve received your unit with installed SIDs from us, you don’t have to configure the
unit yourself, as we always send it properly configured.
Installing a SID into the HardSID Uno/UPlay is easy:
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Install the SID in the right direction (learn about it below)
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Don’t force the SID! You may brake some pins off otherwise..
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Check out the “Installing SID chips video tutorial” in the Appendix!
How to prepare the HardSID Uno/UPlay for installing SID chips
After you’ve checked out the “Installing SID chips video tutorial” in the Appendix, start with the following:
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Switch off the unit
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Unplug all cables from it
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Remove the four screws from the right side of the case (where the output jack is)
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Remove the right side of the case (where the output jack is)
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Slide out the printed circuit board (take it out)
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Now, you’re ready to install SIDs into the HardSID Uno/UPlay
The right direction
Always check the direction of the SID before installing it! Installing the SID in the wrong direction may
cause damage to your HardSID Uno/UPlay.
