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USB DAC
To use the XM5’s USB DAC, simply connect the XM5 to your computer, using the
included USB cable.
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The XM5’s RearPanel USB connector takes a “Mini USB Type B 5-pin plug”.
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You may connect the XM5 through a USB hub, if desired.
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The XM5 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 (Windows P and Windows Vista): Windows XP and Windows
Vista have built-in drivers to support the XM5. The first time you plug in the XM5,
the drivers will automatically install:
You may have to choose the XM5 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 XM5, you may have to exit and restart the media-
playing software.
Driver Support (Linux, MAC OS): Most Linux distributions natively support the
XM5, using ALSA. Mac OS X and OS 9 also support the XM5
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 XM5’s RearPanel switch
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Connecting or disconnecting the XM5’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
