SIIG USB SoundWave 5.1 Pro User manual

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USB SoundWave 5.1 Pro
Quick Installation Guide
04-0304A
Introducing the USB SoundWave 5.1 Pro
The USB SoundWave 5.1 Pro brings you cinema-quality 5.1-channel
sound effects. With Built-in Q-SPACETM intelligent 5.1-channel
surround sound system, it turns 2-channel audio into multi-channel
sound.
Features and Benefits
• Compliant with USB 1.1 specification rev. 1.1 and USB Audio
specification rev. 1.0
• Compliant with Microsoft USB Multi-channel driver and
Windows games standards
• Auto-detecting audio stream for DVD, MP3, MP2, WAVE,
Audio CD, MIDI and GM2 formats
• 6-channel Codec support with sample rate operation at 48kHz
• Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) exceeding 85dB
• Includes WinDVDTM (DVD player) and WinRipTM (MP3
player/encoder) software
• Delivers cinema-quality 5.1 surround sound to all Microsoft
DirectSound and DirectSound3D enabled games
System Requirements
• Pentium II 366 MHz (or equivalent) desktop or notebook
computer with an available USB 1.1/2.0 port
• 32 MB system memory or above
• 100 MB available hard disk space or above
• Speakers (5.1-channel speaker system recommended)
Package Contents
• USB SoundWave 5.1 Pro
• USB cable
• Software CD
• This quick installation guide

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Layout
Figure 1: Buttons and LEDs
Buttons:
• MUTE: Press this button to enable/disable sound
• SUR: Press this button to enable/disable 5.1-channel surround
sound
• MIC: Press this button to enhance microphone output signal if
needed
LEDs:
• PWR: LED ON indicates normal operation; LED FLASHING
indicates unit is in Mute mode; LED OFF indicates unit is
unplugged from the USB port.
• SUR: LED ON indicates 5.1-channel surround sound is
enabled; LED OFF indicates surround sound is disabled
Note: The SUR LED will not be lit when software encoded audio
surround sound is played.
• MIC: LED ON indicates the microphone enhanced mode is
enabled; LED OFF indicates microphone enhanced mode is not
used.
MUTE
SUR
MIC PWR
SUR
MIC

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Figure 2: Connectors
• C/LFE: Orange connector for Center/Subwoofer speakers.
General design of 5.1 speakers for PC is plugging center
speaker cable to subwoofer, then plugging subwoofer cable to
the C/LFE connector. However, if your center speaker and
subwoofer must be individually plugged, buy a two-to-one
converter and plug it into C/LFE jack.
• Rear: Black connector for Rear Right and Rear Left speakers.
• Front: Green connector for Front Right and Front Left
speakers. This connector can also be used to connect
headphones.
• MIC/Line: Blue connector for Microphone or Line-in devices
such as MP3 players, radio sets, CD/DVD players and many
more.
• USB Connector: Connect one end of the provided USB cable
to the SoundWave 5.1 Pro and the other end to a USB port on
your desktop or laptop computer.
Hardware Installation
Connect your speaker system plus any other input devices to the
USB SoundWave 5.1 Pro. Please refer back to the Layout section for
connection information if needed.
After making all speaker/device connections, plug one end of the
provided USB cable into the USB SoundWave 5.1 Pro's USB
connector, then plug the other end into your system's USB port.
C/LFE Rear Front USB MIC/Line

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Software Installation
This section provides information on how to install the
USB SoundWave 5.1 Pro's drivers and the provided software.
Windows 98SE:
1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard window, click Next.
2. Select Search for the best driver for your device
(Recommend), then click Next.
3. Insert your Windows 98SE Installation CD, select CD-ROM
drive, uncheck the other boxes, then click Next.
4. Click Next, Next, then Finish.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 to install the USB audio device.
6. Remove the Windows 98SE Installation CD and restart
Windows to complete installation.
Windows ME:
1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, insert your Windows ME
Installation CD. Select Automatic search for a better driver
and click Next.
2. Click Finish.
3. Remove the Windows ME Installation CD and restart
Windows to complete installation.
Windows 2000/XP Installation
Windows 2000/XP will automatically detect and install the correct
drivers for the USB SoundWave 5.1 Pro.
To verify successful installation:
1. Check Device Manager to verify successful driver installation.
Windows 98SE/ME: From the main desktop, right click My
Computer, click Properties,then click Device Manager.
Windows 2000/XP: Right click My Computer, click Manage,
then click Device Manager.
2. Double click Sound, video and Game controllers and USB
Audio Device should be displayed.
3. Double click Universal Serial Bus controllers and USB
Composite Device should be displayed.

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Software Utilities
The bundled CD contains three software: WinDVD, WinRip, and
Speaker Tester. You can install above applications as needed.
Please note that the software's serial numbers are located on top of
the software CD envelope.
WinDVD Installation
WinDVD is a simple to use DVD player combining all the features
you would expect to find in a standard consumer DVD player, in
addition to some very advanced functionality, such as full VCD 2.0
support, full precision video decode, a choice of user interfaces and
video display options.
1. Insert the software CD and auto-run should start
automatically. If auto-run does not start, click Start then Run.
Type in D:\auto.exe and click OK. (Change D: to match your
CD-ROM drive letter)
2. Click WinDVD, then click Install. Follow the on-screen
instructions to complete installation.
After WinDVD installation is complete, return to the WinDVD
installation screen and click User's Guide to view the user's manual.
WinRip Installation
WinRip is a state-of-the-art software application that provides you
with a complete audio playback and recording environment. It
supports various audio formats such as MP3, WAVE, MIDI, Audio
CD and more.
1. Insert the software CD and auto-run should start
automatically. If auto-run does not start, click Start then Run.
Type in D:\auto.exe and click OK. (Change D: to match your
CD-ROM drive letter)
2. Click WinRip, then click Install. Please key in serial number
"N9J9JEX9M9R59ER" . Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete installation.
After WinRip installation is complete, return to the WinRip
installation screen and click Help to view the user's manual.

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Speaker Tester
Speaker Tester allows you to diagnose common surround sound
speaker setups. The utility is run directly from the software CD.
1. Insert the software CD and auto-run should start
automatically. If auto-run does not start, click Start then Run.
Type in D:\auto.exe and click OK. (Change D: to match your
CD-ROM drive letter)
2. Click Speaker Tester.
3. Choose which diagnostic test to run; 2 Channel, 4 Channel or
5.1 Channel. You can also check on the output of an
individual speaker channel by clicking on it graphical
representation.

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Technical Support
QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has the answers! Simply
visit our web site at www.siig.com and click SUPPORT. Our online
support database is updated daily with new drivers and solutions.
The answers to your problems could be just a few clicks away.
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)
SIIG warrants to the original buyer of the product that the hardware
is free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one,
two or five years from the date of purchase. If your product fails to
be in good working order during the warranty period, you may
return it to SIIG for repair or replacement at SIIG's option.
To return the product, you need to follow these steps.
Step 1: Contact SIIG's RMA Department
To obtain an RMA number, SIIG's RMA Department can be reached
by phone at [phone] or fax at [phone] or email at
[email protected]. In order to issue an RMA number, the product
serial number is required. This number can be found on the side of
the box and on the back of the product.
Step 2: Complete the RMA form
• Fill out your Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) form,
and include it in the package with the product.
• Properly pack the product for shipping. All software, cable(s)
and other accessories that came with the original package
must be included.
• Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned
package and on the accompanying RMA form.
SIIG will refuse to accept any shipping package, and will not
be responsible for a product returned without an RMA number
posted on the outside of the shipping carton.
Step 3: Ship the Product
You are responsible for the cost of shipping back to SIIG at the
following address:
SIIG, Inc. RMA#_______________
6078 Stewart Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538
SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via UPS Ground or
US Mail at no cost to you.

UK Warranty & Support Information
The 5 year warranty supplied with this product is offered by SIIG,
Inc. If you should happen to encounter any problems with this
product, please follow the procedures below.
1. If it is within the first year of purchase, please return product
to the outlet you purchased from.
2. If your product is between 2 and 5 years old from date of
purchase, please contact SIIG using the contact details below.
For UK Technical Support
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.siig.uk.com
PRODUCT NAME MODELNUMBER
USB SoundWave 5.1 Pro CE0704
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS B
OPERATINGENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR
PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538-3152
USB SoundWave 5.1 Pro is a trademark of SIIG, Inc.
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April, 2003 Copyright ©2003 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.