12
USB
- Computer
Setup
For a Windows
®
PC
Windows users must first download and install the drivers before you can use the USB input. The
driver package and additional instructions can be found at
www.parasound.com
in the Downloads
section of the Halo Integrated’s web page.
After installing the drivers,
connect the USB cable (included in the Halo Integrated accessories
carton) to your PC and then turn on the Halo Integrated. Next you will need to ensure that the
Halo Integrated is selected as the computer’s default audio output device. Follow these
instructions to assign the Halo Integrated as the default audio device:
1.
Right click on the loudspeaker icon
in the bottom right of your screen (on the tool bar)
2.
Select “Playback Devices”
3.
When the “Sound” window pops up click on the “PARASOUND - Digital Audio”
and then click “Set as Default”
4.
Click “OK” to close the “Sound” window
Note
: If for some reason you cannot find the loudspeaker icon you will need to select Sound
Options in the Control Panel and then select “PARASOUND - Digital Audio” as your
default playback device.
For a Mac
®
with OS X
Apple
®
computers do not require the installation of drivers to use the USB input.
Connect the USB
cable (included in the Halo Integrated carton) to your Mac computer and then turn on the Halo
Integrated. Next you will need to ensure that the Halo Integrated is selected as the computer’s
default audio output device. Follow these instructions to assign the Halo Integrated as the default
audio device:
1.
Go to the Apple menu
2.
Select “System Preferences”
3.
Select “Sound” from the Hardware menu
4.
Select the “Output” tab
5.
Select “PARASOUND - Digital Audio” in the Sounds menu
6.
Close the Sounds menu
Playing Music from your Computer
Once initial setup is complete your Halo Integrated will be ready for use with your PC or Mac.
Press the USB button on the Halo Integrated’s remote control or rotate the Halo Integrated’s Input
select knob until the blue USB indicator is illuminated. Simply start playing any music on your
computer and it will be sent to the Halo Integrated via the USB cable. Any sound that you would
normally hear through your computer speakers will be heard through the Halo Integrated and your
accompanying audio system.
Note
: For the highest quality sound playback we recommend leaving the computer application’s
volume control at 100%. Then use the volume control on your Halo Integrated to set the
listening level.
