SIIG CE-S00012-S2 User manual

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USB SoundWave 7.1
Quick Installation Guide
Introducing the USB SoundWave 7.1
The USBSoundWave7.1isaportablesoundcontrollerthat
simulates 7.1-channel sound to headphones or 2-channel
speakers.
FeaturesandBenefits
• Turns 2-channel audio into DVD-quality 7.1-channel
sound
• Built-in amplifier for rich and powerful sound
• Supports EAX 2.0, A3D 1.0, and Microsoft
DirectSound3D
• Xear 3D software offers 27 environment effects and
3 environment sizes, plus a 10-band preset equalizer
• Supports Plug & Play and obtains power from USB
port
Serial # Sticker
For future product return or exchange, this serial # is
required. Please keep it for your reference.
04-0421A

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Requirements
• Pentium II-350MHz or equivalent PC with 128MB
RAM
• An available USB port
• Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003
PackageContents
• USB SoundWave 7.1
• USB extension cable
• Software CD
• This quick installation guide
Layout
Figure 1. Layout
USB Connector
Power/Activity LED
Speaker/Headphone
Jack

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Driver Installation
Windows2000/XP/Server2003 willautomaticallydetect
and install the correct drivers for the USB SoundWave 7.1
when connected.
ToVerifySuccesfullDriverInstallation
1. Right click My Computer, click Manage, then click
Device Manager.
2. Double click Sound, video and game controllers,
USB Audio Device should be displayed.
Utilities Software
Included on the USB SoundWave 7.1 software CD is the
Xear3D AudioConfigurationUtility,MixerandEqualizer.
Installthisutilitytoprovidesimulated7.1channelsound.
InstallingXear3DSoftware
1. Insert the software CD. Autorun should start the
installation. If Autorun doesn't start, click Start,
then Run. Type X:\setup.exe, then click OK.
(Replace X: with the drive letter of your CD-ROM)
2. Click Next, Next, Next
3. Click Finish to restart Windows.
Note: InstallingXear3DsoftwarewillchangeUSB
Audio Device to C-Media USB Sound Device in
Device Manager.

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ConfiguringXear3DSoftware
Xear3Dquick start icon, located in thesystemtrayby the
clock, installs automatically during installation. Simply
clickonthequickstarticontoopentheaudiosetuputility.
UninstallingXear3DSoftware
1. Click Start.
2. Select Settings (skip for XP/Server 2003).
3. Click Control Panel, double click Add/Remove
Programs.
4. Select C-Media USB Sound, then click
Change/Remove or Add/Remove.
5. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the
uninstall, then restart your system.
Speaker Configuration
Windows2000
1. From the main desktop, click Start, Settings,
Control Panel.
2. Double click Sounds and Multimedia, click Audio
tab.
3. Click Advanced under Sound Playback,then click
the Speakers tab.
4. Click the drop down list and select your speaker
type.
5. Click OK to save the settings.

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Windows XP
1. From the main desktop, click Start, Control Panel.
2. Click Sounds and Audio Devices.
3. Select the Audio tab.
4. Click Advanced under Sound Playback, then click
the Speakers tab.
5. Click the drop down list and select your speaker
type.
6. Click OK to save the settings.
WindowsServer2003
Make sure to log in as Administrator or an account with
administrativeprivileges.
1. From the main desktop click Start, Control Panel.
2. Click Sounds and Audio Devices.
3. Check Enable Windows Audio, click OK, then
restart Windows.
4. When Windows resumes, repeat steps 1-2.
5. Select the Audio tab.
6. Click Advanced under Sound Playback, then click
the Speakers tab.
7. Click the drop down box and select select your
speaker type.
8. Click OK to save the settings.

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TechnicalSupportandWarranty
QUESTIONS? SIIG’sOnlineSupporthasanswers! Simplyvisitourwebsite
atwww.siig.comandclickonSupport. Ouronlinesupportdatabaseisupdated
dailywithnewdriversandsolutions. Answerstoyourquestionscouldbejust
a few clicks away. You can also submit questions online and a technical
supportanalystswillpromptlyrespond.
A 5-year manufacturer warranty supplied with this product is
offered by SIIG, Inc. Please see SIIG website for more warranty
details. If you should happen to encounter any problems with this product,
pleasefollowtheproceduresbelow.
If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the
producttothestorewhereyoupurchasedfrom. Ifyourpurchasehaspassedthe
store's return policy period, please follow these steps to have the product
repairedorreplaced.
Step1: SubmityourRMArequest.
Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then RMA to submit a
request to SIIG RMA. If the product is determined to be
defective,anRMAnumberwillbeissued. SIIGRMAdepartmentcanalso
be reached at [phone].
Step2: AfterobtaininganRMAnumber,shiptheproduct.
• Properly pack the product for shipping. All accessories that came
withtheoriginalpackagemustbeincluded.
• ClearlywriteyourRMAnumberonthetopofthereturnedpackage.
SIIG will refuse to accept any shipping package, and will not be
responsibleforaproductreturnedwithoutanRMAnumberpostedon
theoutsideoftheshippingcarton.
• YouareresponsibleforthecostofshippingtheproducttoSIIGatthe
followingaddress:
SIIG,Inc.
6078Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538
RMA #: ________________
• SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground
in the U.S. and International Economy outside of the U.S. at
nocosttothecustomer.

About SIIG, Inc.
Foundedin1985,SIIG,Inc.isaleadingcomputerupgrademanufacturerof
I/O connectivity products, including PCI & ISA serial and parallel ports,
USB,SerialATA&UltraATAcontrollers,FireWire(1394a/b),Networking,
SoundCards,andotheraccessories. SIIGisthepremierone-stopsourceof
upgrades.
SIIG products offer comprehensive user manuals, many user-friendly
features, and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty. High-
qualitycontrolstandardsareevidentbytheoveralleaseofinstallationand
compatibilityofourproducts,aswellasoneofthelowestdefectivereturn
ratesintheindustry. SIIGproductscanbefoundincomputerretailstores,
mail order catalogs, and e-commerce sites in the Americas and the UK, as
wellasthroughmajordistributors,systemintegrators,andVARs.
USB SoundWave 7.1 is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and SIIG logo are registered
trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Other names used in this publication are for identification only
and may be trademarks of their respective companies.
January, 2006 Copyright ©2006 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
PRODUCTNAME
USB SoundWave 7.1
FCC RULES: TESTEDTO COMPLYWITH FCC PART 15, CLASS B
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCCCOMPLIANCESTATEMENT:
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