Teac US-428 - Manual (Page 14)

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MacOS: PowerPC running MacOS 8.6
or better, and a USB port. Any
Macintosh computer with one or more
USB ports running Mac O/S 8.6 or later
(the US-428 has not been tested with
Mac O/S X as of this writing. Please
check the website for updates).
Very early iMac computers may need
one (or more) firmware updates to use
the US-428. Which firmware update(s)
is (are) needed depends on which Mac
O/S version is installed in the early
iMac. Apple provides details in its Apple
Support Article #58174.
PowerBook G3 Series (or later) with
built in USB (or using a 3rd party
PCMCIA USB Card) have been tested
and work fine. Additionally, older
PowerMac computers using 3rd party
PCI-based USB cards also have been
tested and work fine. Any iMac, G3 or
G4 will work fine as well. A MacOS
version earlier than 8.6 will not
implement full USB support, and is not
recommended. Again, plenty of RAM
and fast drives are suggested.
3.2 Installation
Because the US-428 is a USB device,
connection is pretty straightforward.
Simply plug the USB cable into the US-
428, and the other end into your
computer.
Make certain that your computer’s USB
host port is enabled. (Normally, most
standard PC BIOS settings default to
enabled, but make certain that it hasn’t
been turned off in the BIOS).
NOTE: Handle the enclosed CD-ROM
with care. If it becomes dirty or
scratched, it will be impossible for a
computer to read it, and the software
cannot be installed. If the disc becomes
unreadable, a charge will be made for
its replacement.
Do not attempt to play the enclosed CD-
ROM using an audio CD player, as this
may cause damage to hearing, as well
as to speakers, etc.
Use only the enclosed USB cable to
connect the US-428 and the computer.
Do not use other types of cable for this
purpose, as some cables contain
resistors. If you attempt to use such a
cable, the audio input and output will not
work properly, and the sound level will
be inaudible or very faint.
Illustration 3.01 - Determining your USB Controller