Ewent EW3752 User manual

EW3752 - PCI sound card 7.1

EW3752 - PCI sound card 7.1
Warnings and points of attention
Repairing of the product should be done by qualified Ewent staff!
Table of contents
1.0 Introduction ...........................................................................................................2
1.1 Functions and features......................................................................................2
1.2 Packaging contents...........................................................................................3
1.3 Connections on the sound card .........................................................................3
2.0 Installation procedure ............................................................................................3
2.1 Connecting the EW3752....................................................................................4
2.2 Installing the drivers (Windows).........................................................................4
3.0 Sound settings.......................................................................................................5
3.1 Windows settings...............................................................................................5
3.2 Using the software (Xear 3D).............................................................................5
4.0 Frequently asked questions...................................................................................5
5.0 Service and support...............................................................................................6
6.0 Warranty conditions...............................................................................................6
7.0 Declaration of Conformity......................................................................................7
1.0 Introduction
Congratulations with the purchase of this high-quality Ewent product! This product
has undergone extensive testing by Ewent’s technical experts. Should you
experience any problems with this product, you are covered by a five-year Ewent
warranty. Please keep this manual and the receipt in a safe place.
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1.1 Functions and features
The Ewent EW3752 PCI sound card is especially suited for playing and recording
sound on your computer. The EW3752 is equipped with advanced techniques.
Therefore, all your audio, music or the sound of your games, is of excellent quality.
You can connect up to eight speakers for the ultimate sound experience. Even
SPDIF/TOSLINK connections are available! Do you like gaming with surround sound?
Then connect your digital receiver to the optical (TOSLINK) connection on the
EW3752 to enjoy crystal clear digital sound.

1.2 Packaging contents
The following parts need to be present:
EW3752 PCI sound card 7.1
CD-ROM
Manual
1.3 Connections on the sound card
(1) CD IN connection (from sound card to your CD-ROM/DVD-player)
(2) AUX connection (for external audio devices)
(3) Front speaker
(4) Rear speaker
(5) Center speaker
(6) Subwoofer connection
(7) Connection for Microphone
(8) LINE connection
(9) Optical connection to connect your digital receiver
(10) Optical in
2.0 Installation procedure
The sound card can be installed using the steps below.

2.1 Connecting the EW3752
1. Make sure the computer is turned off and the cables are disconnected from the
computer.
2. Using a Philips screwdriver you can remove the screws at the back of the casing
in order to open the casing.
3. Look for a free PCI slot (White slot on the main board).
4. Place the sound card right above the PCI slot. Make sure the connections of the
sound card align with the connections of the PCI slot.
5. Now gently press the sound card into the PCI slot. You can feel the card ‘click’
into the PCI slot.
6. Now fix the sound card into the casing by tighten a screw. Some casing do have
a plastic clamp instead of using screws to fix a PCI card to the casing.
7. Close the casing en tighten the screws at the back of the casing.
8. Connect the cables and start the computer.
2.2 Installing the drivers (Windows)
Attention: When using Windows Vista and Windows 7: If your computer is up-to-date,
the sound card may be installed automatically. If installed automatically, you can still
install the software.
During the installation permission will be asked. Grant permission to install the drivers.
Hint: If the CD-Rom does not start automatically, you can also start the wizard
manually:
1. Click ‘Start’
2. Click ‘Run’
3. Type: ’x:\wizard.exe’ where ‘x’ is the drive letter of your CD-ROM or DVD-station
4. Press the ‘Enter’ key
1. After the computer has been started, the ‘Wizard new hardware’ appears.
2. Click ‘cancel’.
3. Insert the CD-ROM into the CR-ROM or DVD-player of your computer. The CD-
ROM starts automatically.
4. Select your language.
5. Click ‘Next’.
6. Choose your operating system and click ‘Next’.
7. Follow the instructions shown on screen to install the drivers.
8. Restart the computer to finish the software installation.

3.0 Sound settings
3.1 Windows settings
After the software has been installed and Windows has been restarted, a speaker icon
appears in the taskbar.
1. Click the speaker icon.
2. The volume control appears on screen.
You can alter several sound settings at the volume control:
The balance: the balance can be controlled by sliding the bar from the left to the
right and back.
The volume can be controlled by sliding the bar up and down.
To disable the sound, mark ‘Mute’
Click ‘Options’ and then ‘Properties’ to decide which audio devices are shown in
the volume control screen.
3.2 Using the software (Xear 3D)
1. At the lower right part of the taskbar, an icon named ‘Xear 3D’ is available. Using
this software, you can alter multiple sound settings.
2. Click the ‘Xear 3D’ icon in the taskbar to open the program.
3. At ‘Manual.contr’. you can set which speaker configuration you are using.
Choose ‘2’ if you are using a two speaker stereo system. Choose ‘8’ if you are
using a 7.1 surround sound system.
4. If you have a digital receiver connected to the sound card, then click ‘SPDIF
control’ and choose the desired setting.
4.0 Frequently asked questions
Q: Windows does not recognize the sound card? What to do?
A: If the sound card is not recognized, there may be a hardware conflict. Insert the
sound card into another PCI slot.
A: Check if there are Windows updates available for your computer.
Q: I do not hear any sound while the card is installed correctly.
A: Check whether the speakers are on and check whether the speakers are
connected correctly. Are your speaker correctly connected and you do not hear
any sound? Then check the volume control settings as described in chapter 3.
Possibly the sound has been muted. If changing the settings does not help, there
may be a conflict with other devices in your computer.

Q: Is it possible to create spatial effects?
A: By using the ‘Xear 3D’ software, you can select several spatial effects at ‘Effect’.
Each settings has it’s own specific effect.
5.0 Service and support
This users manual has been carefully written by Ewent’s technical experts.
If you have problems installing or using the product, please fill out the support form at
the website This users manual has been carefully written by Ewent’s technical
experts. If you have problems installing or using the product, please fill out the support
form at the website www.Ewent-online.com/support.
You can also contact us by phone. Below you will find a list with phone numbers for
each supported country.
* Rates mentioned in this table do not include cell phone charges.
6.0 Warranty conditions
The five-year Ewent warranty applies for all Ewent products unless mentioned
otherwise before or during the moment of purchase. When having bought a second-
hand Ewent product the remaining period of warranty is measured from the moment of
purchase by the product’s first owner. The Ewent warranty applies to all Ewent
products and parts inextricably connected to and/or mounted on the main product.
Power supply adapters, batteries, antennas and all other products not integrated in or
directly connected to the main product and/or products of which, without reasonable
doubt, can be assumed that wear and tear show a different pattern than the main
product are not covered by the Ewent warranty. Products are not covered by the
Country
Phone number
Rate per minute*
Belgium (Dutch)
070 277 286
€0.30
Belgium (French)
070 277 286
€0.30
Denmark
[phone]
Local Costs
Finland
[phone]
Local Costs
Germany
(+49) (0)30 887
89 298
Local Costs
Italy
[phone]
Local Costs
Norway
[phone]
Local Costs
Spain
807 080 042
€0.41
Sweden
[phone]
Local Costs
The Netherlands
0900-3646368
€0.45
UK
(+44) (0)203 318
9998
Local Costs

Ewent warranty when exposed to incorrect/improper use, external influences and/or
when opened by parties other than Ewent.
7.0 Declaration of Conformity
To ensure your safety and compliance of the product with the directives and laws
created by the European Commission you can obtain a copy of the Declaration of
Conformity concerning your product by sending an e-mail message to: ewent@ewent-
online.com.
Clearly state ‘Declaration of Conformity’ and the article code of the product of which
you would like to obtain a copy of the Declaration of Conformity.
EW3752 | 09-2012