Sharkoon M25 User manual

Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Installation the Software 3
2. Software 3
3. FAQ 6
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1. Installation the Software (only Windows PC)
1. Load the 7.1 Sound Extension Software from our website www.sharkoon.com.
2. Start the application “7.1 Sound Extension Setup“.
3. Follow the instructions on the installation wizard.
4. Once complete, click “Finish”.
2. Software
The software allows:
• Creating, saving and loading four individual equalizer sets
• Use of four preset effects
• Microphone boost settings
• Virtual 7.1 sound configuration
Note:
Right-click on the 7.1 Sound Extension taskbar icon to change the language under the “Language” option.
Likewise, select “Skins” to change the 7.1 Sound Extension frame around the menu to either light or dark. The
changes take effect immediately. A restart or reinstallation of the software is not necessary.
Open the software by double-clicking on the 7.1 Sound Extension icon on the taskbar.

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Save, Load, About
“Save” allows the current file configuration to be stored on the hard drive. “Open” allows a file to be loaded.
All four profiles are saved as well as the selected effects, microphone setting and the 7.1 setting.
To save a configuration file, proceed as follows:
• Click on “Save”. A new window will appear
• Select the desired location and enter a file name
• Click “Save”. The file has now been created
Save, Load, About
Device Active/Deactivated
EQ (on/off)
3D (on/off)
Reset
Profile 1 - 4
Virtual 7.1
Microphone
Effect
EQ
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To load a configuration file, proceed as follows:
• Click on “Load”. A new window will appear
• Select the desired file and then click “Open”
• The configuration has now been loaded
Through these steps, multiple configurations can be saved and loaded. The box “About” displays the program
version.
Device Active/Deactivated
At this point, the 7.1 Sound Extension status is displayed. If “Device Deactivated” appears in red text, the
X-Rest 7.1 is not detected. In this situation, please check the USB connection on your motherboard. “Device
Active” in green text means that the device is found and now ready for use.
EQ (on/off)
Click here to turn the equalizer on/off. When the equalizer is active, the field is highlighted blue.
3D (on/off)
Click here to turn the 3D effect on/off. When 3D is active, the field is highlighted blue.
Reset
Click here to reset the equalizer within the currently selected profile back to the default setting.
Profiles 1 – 4
Select the desired profile here. Changes
always affect the currently selected
profile.
Adjust the sound by using the 5-band
equalizer. To do this, using your mouse,
move the slider either up or down. The
following frequencies are available: 60,
300, 1200, 3600 and 12000 Hz.
Virtual 7.1
Under “Virtual 7.1” each of the eight
virtual speakers can be individually re-
positioned. To do so, click on the desired
speaker and then drag it into position.
To test the room effect, rotate the selec-
ted configuration either clockwise or
counterclockwise. To do this, click on
the corresponding arrow above the
graph. Music or sound effects played
are adjusted based on where the spea-
kers were placed. Click “Reset” to res-
tore back to default configuration.
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Microphone
Within the “Mic” menu, adjust the
microphone sensitivity by increments
up to 100. The “Boost” function ampli-
fies the signal. Click “Mute” to mute the
microphone.
Effect
Adjust the sound for the four preset
effects here.
Possible settings are:
• No Effect
• Theater
• Bathroom
• Living Room
• Corridor
EQ
Clicking on this field to launch the “Equalizer” menu.
3. FAQ
The volume is too low
If the volume is too low, please check the overall volume of your operating system and set it to maximum
volume.
The microphone is too quiet
Double-click on the 7.1 Sound Extension icon on the taskbar to launch the software. Click on “Mic” and then,
using your mouse, maneuver the slider until the desired microphone volume is reached. The boost function
can also be activated.
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