M-Audio Dman 2044 [18/36] Windows multimedia properties

mode of operation that ensures synchronization between all four output

ports. Typically, setting the sync switch is not necessary. However, if

you notice OUT1/OUT2 either leading or lagging OUT3/OUT4, then

you should try enabling this special sync logic.

Windows Multimedia Properties

Most of the standard applications that come with Windows (such as

Windows Sound Recorder) use the audio configuration set up in the

Windows Multimedia Properties page. You can get to this page by click-

ing the Windows Start button, selecting Settings | Control Panel, and

finally double-clicking on the Multimedia icon in the Control Panel.

Windows Multimedia Audio Properties Page

As the standard playback device, you may select either “DMAN2044 1/2

Playback” or “DMAN2044 3/4 Playback.” You should check the “Show

volume control on the taskbar” checkbox if you want easy access to the

Windows Playback mixer application. Checking this will provide a tiny

speaker icon on the task bar that you may conveniently double-click to

open the Windows mixer at any time. As the standard recording device,

you may select “DMAN2044 1/2 Record” or “DMAN2044 3/4 Record.”

Windows Sound Recorder

Windows provides a software application for audio playback and record-

ing called the Windows Sound Recorder. To open the application, press

the Windows Start button and select Programs | Accessories | Multimedia

| Sound Recorder. The recorder uses settings from the Windows

Multimedia Properties page (see Windows Multimedia Properties section)

and comes with buttons to rewind, fast forward, play, stop and record.