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To use the XM6’s USB DAC, simply connect the XM6 to your computer, using the
included USB cable.
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The XM6’s rear panel USB connector takes a “Mini USB Type B 5-pin plug”.
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You may connect the XM6 through a USB hub, if desired.
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The XM6 will not recharge from the USB cable.
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IMPORTANT: If the USB cable is connected, and you want to plug in the AC
adapter: you must 1) unplug the USB cable, 2) plug in the adapter, then 3)
reconnect the USB. Failure to do so can cause USB hang-ups.
Driver Support (Windows7, Windows XP and Windows Vista): Windows7, XP
and Windows Vista have built-in drivers to support the XM6. The first time you
plug in the XM6, the drivers will automatically install:
You may have to choose the XM6 to be the default audio device (
Start→Settings→
Control Panel→Sounds and Audio Devices→Audio→Sound playback Default device
).
If your media-playing software (Winamp, Windows Media Player, etc) was running
when you plugged in the XM6, you may have to exit and restart the media-
playing software.
Driver Support (Linux, MAC OS): Most Linux distributions natively support the
XM6, using ALSA. Mac OS X and OS 9 also support the XM6
IMPORTANT: Get in the habit of REMOVING YOUR HEADPHONES when doing such
things as:
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connecting or disconnecting the USB cable, or
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Waking your computer up, or putting it to sleep, hibernation, or shutdown
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Switching the XM6’s rear panel switch
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Connecting or disconnecting the XM6’s Line-In connector
Doing so will prevent your ears from being exposed to excessively-loud bumps, thumps,
clicks, or overly-loud music. Smart people protect their hearing!
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