Sabrent USB-SND8 User manual

USB-SND8
8-CHANNEL 3D USB 2.0 EXTERNAL 7.1
SURROUND SOUND BOX WITH DIGITAL OUTPUT

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PLEASE NOTE:
You can only achieve multichannel sound with this sound card if the device you wish to
use can also support these multichannel sources.
These settings are for a 7.1 surround sound speaker system. Your settings might vary.
DRIVER INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS VISTA/7/XP:
1. Insert the USB cable from the Sabrent 8 Channel USB Sound Box into an available
USB 2.0 port on your computer.
2. nsert the included disc into the CD/DVD drive. You will receive a prompt. Click on
Open folder to view files:
***Drivers can be downloaded from www.sabrent.com >> Support >> Drivers >>
Scroll down to USB-SND8
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3. A new page will open up and you will be presented with three folders. Double-click the
folder for your Operating System:
4. Double-click Setup:
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5. Click Next on the prompt:
6. Click Next to begin the driver installation:
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7. Once the software is installed you will be prompted to restart your computer. Select
Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish:
SETTING UP THE SABRENT USB-SND8:
1. After installing the drivers and restarting the computer; click Start and open the
Control Panel:
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2. In the top right search box type “USB”. Then click on USB Multi-Channel Audio
Device:
3. You will be directed to the device settings for USB Multi-Channel Audio Device. In the
Main Setting tab:
System Input: Select the desired number of channels.
DSP Mode: Leave unchanged.
Output Mode: Change the Analog Output to 7.1 Speakers and make sure the S/PDIF
Output is grayed out, signaling that it is OFF:
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4. Click Start and open the Control Panel:
5. In the top right search box type “Sound”. Then click on Sound:
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6. Click on USB Multi-Channel Audio Device and click on Set Default:
7. Select Multi-Channel Audio Device and click Configure:
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DRIVER INSTALLATION FOR MAC OS X:
1. Insert the Sabrent USB Sound Box into an available USB port on your computer.
2. Mac OS X will automatically find and install drivers for the Adapter. If OS X prompts you
to search for latest drivers online, select OK to complete the driver installation.
SETTING UP THE SABRENT USB-SND8 ON MAC OS X:
1. Click on the Go button in the menu bar. In the dropdown menu click on Applications:
2. In the Applications folder click on Utilities:
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3. Double-click on Audio MIDI Setup:
4. You will be presented with the Audio MIDI Setup page. U
Properties For: Select USB Sound Device; Both Default Output and System Output to USB
Sound Device; Audio Output, change the output channels to 8ch-16bit:
5. Click on Configure Speakers:
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6. Click on the Multichannel tab. Change the speaker setup to 7.1 Rear Surround. Setup the
speakers as follows:
7. Click Apply to finalize the settings.
CONNECTING THE SABRENT USB-SND8 TO SPEAKERS:
1. When using the Sabrent USB-SND8 with surround sound computer speakers please
refer to the wiring table.
1. F-OUT = Front Left and Front Right Speakers
2. SS-OUT = Left and Right Speakers
3. BS-OUT = Back Left and Back Right Speakers
4. C/B-OUT = Middle Speaker and Subwoofer
2. You may use any combination of speakers, up to 7.1. You may also use S/PDIF Out and
S/PDIF In. You must adjust the software accordingly for proper function.
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