SIIG CE-S00022-S1 User manual

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USB SoundWave 7.1 Pro
Quick Installation Guide
Introducing the USB SoundWave 7.1 Pro
The USB SoundWave 7.1 Pro is a portable sound card that
brings a home theater atmosphere to notebook or desktop
computers.
Features and Benefits
• S/PDIF optical output provides true 7.1 channel
surround sound
• Virtual 7.1 surround sound provides home-theater
like surround sound via headphone or stereo
speakers
• Supports EAX 2.0, A3D 1.0, and Microsoft
DirectSound 3D
• Xear 3D software offers 27 environment effects
and 3 environment sizes, plus a 10-band preset
equalizer
Serial # Sticker
For future product return or exchange, this serial # is
required. Please keep it for your reference.
04-0446A

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Requirements
• Pentium II or equivalent PC
• An available USB port
• Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003
Package Contents
•USB SoundWave 7.1 Pro
• S/PDIF Optical Adapter and USB extension cable
• Software CD
• This quick installation guide
Layout
Figure 1. Layout
Note: See page 3 for description of each button,
jack and LED.
USB Connector
Power/Activity
LED
Headphone/Speaker
Out
Microphone Jack
Microphone
LED
Volume Control
Microphone Mute
Volume Mute

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•Volume +, -: Increases or decreases the system
volume. This feature works in analog mode only.
•Headphone/Speaker Out: Connect headphones
or stereo speakers via mini-3.5mm stereo plug.
Doubles as an Optical S/PDIF pass-through when
connecting with the S/PDIF Optical Adapter.
•Volume Mute: Press this button to turn off the
system sound. Press the button again to turn on the
system sound, pause for several seconds between
button presses. This button works in analog mode
only.
•Microphone Mute: Press this button to turn off the
microphone jack. Press the button again to turn on
the microphone jack.
•Microphone Jack: Use this jack to connect MP3
players, CD players, iPods and other audio output
devices for playback or recording, connect a
microphone and turn your system into a P.A. or
Karaoke system. This jack works in analog mode
only.
•Power/Activity LED: The light will be on when the
system is powered up. The light will blink when
activityisdetected,however,thelightisnotaffected
by microphone jack inputs.
•Microphone LED: When the microphone jack is
muted, the light will turn on.
•USB Connector: Plugs into the system's USB port.

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Software Installation
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 will automatically detect
and installit'sbuilt-in driverforthe USB SoundWave 7.1 Pro
when connected. To get full function from the soundcard,
install Xear 3D software utility from the software CD.
Xear 3D Software
Included on the USB SoundWave 7.1 Pro software CD is the
Xear3D AudioConfigurationUtility,Mixer and Equalizer.
Install this utility to provide simulated 7.1 channel sound.
1. Insert the software CD. Autorun should start the
installation. If Autorun doesn't start, click Start,
thenRun. TypeX:\setup.exe,thenclickOK.(Replace
X: with the drive letter of your CD-ROM)
2. Click Next, Next, Next.
3. Click Finish to restart Windows.
To Verify Succesfull Installation
1. Right click My Computer, click Manage, then click
Device Manager.
2. Double click Sound, video and game controllers,
C-Media USB Sound Device should be displayed.

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Xear 3D Software Utlity
Xear 3D quick start icon, located in the system tray by the
clock, installs automatically during installation. Simply
click on the quick start icon to open the audio setup utility.
Enable S/PDIF Output
1. Click on the quick start icon located in the taskbar
by the system clock.
2. From the Main Settings tab, click on the radial
button next to S/PDIF Output.
Uninstalling Xear 3D Software
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
Windows 2000
1. From the main desktop, click Start, Settings,
Control Panel.
2. Double click Sounds and Multimedia, click Audio
tab.

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3. Click Advanced under Sound Playback,thenclick
the Speakers tab.
4. Select the speaker type from the drop down list.
5. Click OK to save the settings.
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. Select your speaker type from the drop down list.
6. Click OK to save the settings.
Windows Server 2003
Make sure to log in as Administrator or an account with
administrative privileges.
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. Select your speaker type from the drop down list.
8. Click OK to save the settings.

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Technical Support and Warranty
QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Supporthas answers! Simply visit our website at
www.siig.com andclickonSupport. Ouronlinesupportdatabaseisupdateddaily
with new drivers and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few
clicks away. You can also submit questions online and a technical support
analysts will promptly respond.
This product comes with a 5-year manufacturer warranty. Please see SIIG
website for more warranty details. If you should happen to have any problems
with this product, please follow the procedures below.
A) If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the
product to the store where you purchased from.
B) If your purchase has passed the store's return policy period, please follow
these steps to have the product repaired or replaced.
Step 1: Submit your RMA request.
Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then RMA to submit a
request to SIIG RMA. If the product is determined to be
defective, an RMA number willbe issued. SIIG RMA department can also be
reached at [phone].
Step 2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product.
• Properly pack the product for shipping. All accessories that came with
the original package must be included.
• Clearly write yourRMAnumberon the topofthe returned package. SIIG
will refuse to accept any shipping package, and will not be responsible
foraproductreturnedwithoutanRMAnumberposted on the outside of
the shipping carton.
• You are responsible for the cost of shipping. Ship the product to the
following address:
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart 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
no cost to the customer.

About SIIG, Inc.
Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading computer upgrade manufacturer of
I/O connectivity products, including PCI & ISA serial and parallel ports,
USB, Serial ATA & UltraATA controllers, FireWire (1394a/b), Networking,
Sound Cards, and other accessories. SIIG is the premier one-stop source of
upgrades.
SIIG products offer comprehensive user manuals, many user-friendly
features, and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty. High-
quality control standards are evident by the overall ease of installation and
compatibility of our products, as well as one of the lowest defective return
rates in the industry. SIIG products can be found in computer retail stores,
mail order catalogs, and e-commerce sites in the Americas and the UK, as
well as through major distributors, system integrators, and VARs.
USB SoundWave 7.1 Pro is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and the 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, 2007 Copyright ©2007 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
PRODUCTNAME
USB SoundWave 7.1 Pro
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