Data transfer cable on a UBCD396XT

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Tassie
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Data transfer cable on a UBCD396XT

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Having just bought the UBCD396XT and wanting to download the some software i see that the data transfer cable does not fit my computer ports,can someone please tell me if you have to buy some extra connection or am i doing something wrong..

Thanks in advance for any replies ..cheers Tassie
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Re: Data transfer cable on a UBCD396XT

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Is the cable it comes with a 9pin serial?

If so, you'll need to grab a serial to USB adapter, very cheap on eBay.
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Re: Data transfer cable on a UBCD396XT

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Thank you Yorky,yes it came with a 9 pin,will go to Dick Smiths tomorrow morning and see what they have.

Regards Tassie
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