Califone 1216-USB manual

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    Owner’s Manual Stereo USB Jackbox with 6 headphone outputs and 6 microphone inputs 1216-USB The Sound of Education sm[...]

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    1216-USB Owner’s Manual A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT Thank you for pur chasing this Califone® stereo jackbox. I encourage you to visit our w ebsite (www .califone.com) to register y our product for warranty co verage and to learn mor e about the complete line of Calif one audio-visual equipment including language learning equipment, wired and wirel[...]

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    1216-USB Owner’s Manual Inspecting & Unpack ing Although the shipping carton and pack aging materials are desig ned to prevent damage during shipment, y ou should inspec t the carton for any signs for mishandling or damage immediately upon r eceiving your new unit. Carefully lift the unit from the carton and inspect it for any signs of damage[...]

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    Initial Set-Up 1. Unlike conven tional jackboxes, the 1216-USB must ha ve power connected in order to function. The power connector is located at the rear of the jackbox unit. Plug the included po wer adapter into the USB jackbox. 2. Plug the adapter into a standard 120 v olt 50-60H z AC outlet. Be sure the plug blades are fully inserted. Since the[...]

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    Step 2 continued click the “OK” button. Y ou should now hear computer audio through the headphones connected to the jackbox. Also, an y audio recording software will record the sound fr om the microphones plugged into the jackbox. 3. For other oper ating systems or for further setup details, please see your operating system documen tation. Conn[...]

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    SERVICE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS In the event that service should become necessary for any reason, contact the dealer from whom you purchased this unit . The ser vice or repairs can be done promptly and eciently by your Calif one dealer. If you wish assistanc e from the factory, contact us: • Click through our website at www .califone.com/tech[...]

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    TROUBLESHOO TING PROBLEMS ITEMS TO CHECK General The unit does not operate. Is the USB cord unplugged? Did the PC operating system r ecognize the new USB device? No sound output to the headphones Is the device operational (see above)? Is the device selected as the computer’ s Audio output device? Is the headphone volume knob turned up? T urn up a[...]

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    The Sound of Education sm Califone® International Inc. 1145 Arroyo A venue, # A San F ernando, CA 91340 USA T oll Free 800.722.0500 T oll Free F ax 877.402.2248 International Customers call 818.407.2400 or F ax 818.407.2405 califone.c om Recommended Calif one headsets: 3064A V lightweight and economically priced 3066A V durable for extended use[...]