TerraTec Aureon 5.1 USB MK II User manual

Quick reference (English)
Version: 19.09.03

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TerraTec Electronic GmbH, Herrenpfad 38, D-41334 Nettetal, Germany
hereby declare that the product:
SoundSystem Aureon 5.1 USB
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1. EN 55022 Class B
2. EN 50082-1
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Contents
1. Introduction .....................................................................................................................16
1.1 Package Content ...........................................................................................................16
1.2 Layout of the Aureon 5.1 USB ........................................................................................ 17
2. Installation ......................................................................................................................18
2.1 Connecting your speaker system to the Aureon 5.1 USB ................................................18
2.2 Connecting the Aureon 5.1 USB to the computer ...........................................................18
2.3 Drivers? ........................................................................................................................19
3. Control Panel .................................................................................................................. 20
3.1 Play.............................................................................................................................. 20
3.2 Record ......................................................................................................................... 20
3.3 Speakers ......................................................................................................................21
3.4 Misc..............................................................................................................................21
4. Software ......................................................................................................................... 22
Support .............................................................................................................................. 22
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1. Introduction
1.1 Package Content
Start by making sure that nothing is missing.
The scope of delivery includes at least the following:
1 USB sound card TerraTec SoundSystem Aureon 5.1 USB·
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4 stereo cinch cables (1.80m)
2 TOS link adapters on 3.5mm jacks
Quick reference
1 software CD
1 TerraTec registration card with the product serial number
1 customer service card
Please return the registration card to us at the earliest possible opportunity or register online
at http://www.terratec.com/register.htm. This is important for support and hot-
line services.
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1.2 Layout of the Aureon 5.1 USB
A
B
C D
E
F
G
A – USB port
B – Combined input
· Analog microphone input (for 3.5 mm jack)
· Digital S/PDIF input (with included Toslink adapter)
C – Combined output
· Analog headphone output (for 3.5 mm jack)
· Digital S/PDIF output (with included Toslink adapter)
D – Analog stereo input (for cinch plug)
E – Analog stereo output "Front" (for cinch plug) 1/2
F – Analog stereo output "Center LFE"
(for cinch plug), 3=Center LFE, 4=LFE/subwoofer
G – Analog stereo output "Rear" (for cinch plug) 5/6
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2. Installation
2.1 Connecting your speaker system to the Aureon 5.1 USB
You can connect any active loudspeaker system to the Aureon 5.1 USB, whether it be a stereo,
4.1 or 5.1 system.
· Stereo / 2.1 speaker system:
Analog Out 1 – left channel
Analog Out 2 – right channel
· 4-channel speaker system:
Analog Out 1 – left front (LF) channel
Analog Out 2 – right front (RF) channel
Analog Out 5 – left rear (LR) channel
Analog Out 6 – right rear (RR) channel
· 5.1 speaker system:
Analog Out 1 – front left (FL) channel
Analog Out 2 – front right (FR) channel
Analog Out 3 – subwoofer (Sub)
Analog Out 4 – center/LFE (C)
Analog Out 5 – rear/surround left (SL) channel
Analog Out 6 – rear/surround right (SR) channel
2.2 Connecting the Aureon 5.1 USB to the computer
To connect the Aureon 5.1 USB to your computer, you need a free USB Series A port:
It makes no difference whether the port is a USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port; the unit functions equally
well when attached to either.
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The Aureon 5.1 USB is hot-pluggable, which means that you can connect or disconnect the
unit at any time while the computer is running.
2.3 Drivers?
When connected to your system for the first time, the Aureon 5.1 USB installs a driver that is
integrated into Windows 2000 and Windows XP; this process is completely automatic.
Insert the Aureon 5.1 USB software CD and install the Control Panel using the Autorun feature.
Double-click AUTORUN.EXE in the root folder of the Aureon 5.1 USB CD and select the "Control
Panel" menu item.
Don't panic, everything's going to be fine:
this message is displayed for all hardware and software components that have not been
certified by Microsoft. It has no bearing whatsoever on the quality of the components, how-
ever. In some cases, 100% compliance with Microsoft's criteria may even result in a loss of
performance. In addition, a new certification is necessary every single driver update, so they
can't simply be made available on the Internet as soon as it's finished.
We therefore do not recommend canceling the installation at this point. We subject all of our
products to a rigorous test program, so all functions have been tested in all of the supported
operating systems. You can therefore continue the installation with absolute peace of mind.
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3. Control Panel
3.1 Play
Use this to adjust the volume of the individual signal sources; a master fader controls the
volume from all sources.
You can also silence the master volume or individual sources by pressing the MUTE button
underneath the corresponding fader.
Adjust the position of the stereo image with the balance faders below the level faders.
3.2 Record
In the Record window you can set the signal source that you want to record and its volume.
S/PDIF is a digital signal that does not allow volume control.
The "AGC" button activates automatic gain control for microphone input. This function helps
you to avoid input interference and clipping, or to boost weak signals.
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3.3 Speakers
Set the speaker configuration that you want use here.
You can activate every single speaker separately here to test them for correct wiring and
function. If you click on a speaker to activate it, you will hear static from that speaker.
Under each speaker is a label. The first digit (1-6) indicates the output jack of the Aureon 5.1
USB to which that speaker should be connected. The other part of the display (+/- 20 dB) is a
readout of the volume dials which are next to each speaker.
You can raise or lower the volume of each separate speaker by clicking the corresponding
volume dial and moving the mouse forwards or back. This allows you to match the surround
sound perfectly to your room and speaker system.
Clicking the "Reset Gain" button resets all values to 0dB.
3.4 Misc
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Settings
You can save the settings made in the control panel as profiles and load the profiles.
Autostart
Automatically launches the Control Panel when the operating system is booted.
Colors
You can set the colors of the Control Panel to your taste here.
Language selection
The display language of the Control Panel can be changed with the drop-down menu.
About
This window shows the driver and control panel version installed on your computer.
4. Software
Bundle software
The bundled software supplied with the card can be easily started with the startup function.
Double-click AUTORUN.EXE in the root folder of the Aureon 5.1 fun CD and select the "Soft-
ware" menu item.
Support
For more information on the TerraTec hotline, our BBS and Internet presence, please refer to
the included customer service card.