StarTech.com USBAUDIO5CH User manual

USB 5.1 Channel Audio Adapter
USBAUDIO5CH

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................... 1
Features ......................................................................................1
System Requirements .................................................................1
Installation...................................................................................... 2
Driver Installation.........................................................................2
Windows® 2000/XP ................................................................2
Windows Vista™......................................................................3
Verifying Successful Driver Installation....................................3
Sound Station Software Utility.....................................................4
Accessing Sound Station Configuration ..................................5
Specifications ................................................................................ 6
Technical Support........................................................................7
Warranty Information ...................................................................7

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com USB Audio Adapter. Offering a
simple way to add 5.1 channel sound to a computer without even having
to open the case, this device is designed to provide maximum quality 5.1
Audio using a single USB port, eliminating the need to install a soundcard
or make use of onboard audio capabilities.
Features
Provides connections for multiple speakers and input devices•
Offers a simple PC upgrade to 5.1 sound•
Doesn’t require an internal or onboard sound card•
Easy installation•
USB Powered operation - no power adapter required•
System Requirements
An IBM-compatible PC, or Mac with an available USB port with one of the
following operating systems installed:
Windows® 98/SE, Windows® ME, Windows® 2000, Windows® XP;
Mac OS 10.1**
**Please note: When used with a Mac operating system, USBAUDIO5CH
supports only 2-channel playback; Also, when used with a
Mac-based system, the volume controls located on
USBAUDIO5CH are inoperable.
Package contents
This package should contain:
1 x USB 5.1 Channel Sound Adapter•
1 x Software Installation CD•
1 x Instruction Manual•

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Installation
Driver Installation
Windows® 2000/XP
With the computer in a powered state:
Insert the USB connector provided by USBAUDIO5CH into an available1.
USB port on the host computer.
The operating system will detect that the device has been connected2.
and automatically begin the software installation process. When the
Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard message appears,
please select No, not this time and click Next:
On the screen that follows, please select3. Install the software
automatically (recommended) and click Next to proceed:

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Once the necessary files have been copied, the Found New Hardware
Wizard will notify you that it has ...finished installing the software
for: USB Composite Device. Please click Finish to conclude driver
installation.
Windows Vista™
Driver Installation on the Windows Vista™ operating system is fully
automated. To initiate installation, simply connect USBAUDIO5CH to the
host computer, and allow installation to complete. Following installation of
the necessary files, you will see a message indicating that the ...software
for this device has been successfully installed. Please click on Close
to conclude driver installation:
Verifying Successful Driver Installation
Once the driver files have been installed, you may wish to verify that
installation was successful. To do so:
Right-click on1. My Computer (Computer, in Windows Vista™), and
select Manage to open the Computer Management window.
In the left pane of the Computer Management window, select2.
Device Manager. In the right pane, click on Sound, Video and Game
Controllers. If USBAUDIO5CH has been installed successfully, you
will see USB Audio listed here:

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Sound Station Software Utility
Please note: The Sound Station software utility is designed for use with a
Microsoft® Windows Operating system. If you are using USBAUDIO5CH
with a Mac-based computer, audio configuration must be done from
within the operating system-based controls provided.
Once the USBAUDIO5CH adapter has been successfully connected to
and installed on the desired computer, you can proceed with installing the
included Sound Station software utility. To do so:
Insert the Software Installation CD into the CD/DVD-ROM drive on the1.
host computer.
Autorun should launch the installation utility. If it does not, please2.
browse to and execute the installation file, located in the folder titled:
D:\AA1500AP Driver, where D:\ designates the location of your CD/
DVD-ROM drive. You can launch the utility by double-clicking on the
SnxUA161 icon:
When the utility launches, the3. Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard
window will appear. Please click on Next to proceed.
The License Agreement will then appear; please review the4.
Agreement, and select Yes to proceed.
You will then be asked to specify the location where you wish to install5.
the software. To install the software in the default location, click Next.
If you wish to designate another location for the software to be
installed, please select Browse to do so manually (then click on Next).
The Sound Station software will then be installed. Once completed,6.
you will be notified that Setup has finished installing Sound Station
on your computer. Please click on Finish to conclude installation.
You will be asked if you wish to Launch Sound
Station. If you wish to configure the audio set-
tings at this time, please click OK. Otherwise,
the utility can be accessed by double-clicking
on the Sound Station icon in the taskbar.

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Accessing Sound Station Configuration
To configure Sound Station to the desired settings, double-click on the
Sound Station icon located in the taskbar, and selecting Open Setting.
From within the Configuration Utility, you will be able to change the
necessary audio settings to suit any environment:

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Specications
Transfer Rates supported 1.5, and 12Mbps
Sampling Rate 48KHz analog recording and playback
Output Channels 6 / 5.1(maximum)
Input Channels 2 (Stereo or Mono)
USB HID USB HID class specification version 1.1
USB Specification USB 1.1 compliant
Input Connectors 1 x 3.5mm microphone input
1 x 3.5mm line IN
Output Connectors
1 x 3.5mm rear audio output
1 x 3.5mm center/sub output
1 x 3.5mm front audio output

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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commit-
ment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your
product, visit www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive
selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a one-year warranty. In addition, StarTech.com
warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the
periods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During this period,
the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with equivalent
products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only.
StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages
arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
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LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages
(whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or
otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss, arising
out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid
for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or
exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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