Audiotrak MAYA 7.1 User Manual

END USER WARRANTY

EGO SYSTEMS, INC. warrants the return policy to its original purchaser as follows: All EGO
SYSTEMS INC.’s products, under normal use, will be free from fault as long as the purchaser
owns this product for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase

EGO SYSTEMS INC. will, at its sole option, repair or replace a product, which is found to be
defective. This warranty shall be invalid if, in the sole opinion of EGO SYSTEMS INC., a product
failure is the result of misuse, abuse, modification, or misapplication. Except as expressly
provided above, EGO SYSTEMS INC. products are provided, 'as is' without any kind of warranty.
No claim is made for merchantability or fitness for any purpose. In no event will EGO SYSTEMS
INC. be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages arising out of use
of the product.

The purchaser must contact EGO SYSTEMS INC. or its regional representative to receive prior
approval before returning a faulty unit.

To obtain warranty service, the buyer or his authorized dealer must send an email to

[e-mail] before returning the product. EGO SYSTEMS INC. will then issue an

authorization number.

All such returns must be shipped to EGO SYSTEMS INC. headquarters in Seoul, K orea or the U.S,
packaged in the original or equivalent protective packaging material (rack, PCI card, power
cables, connection cables), with freight prepaid and adequate insurance. Any shipments
without freight prepaid will not be accepted. If the returned product is deemed to be defective,
the repaired or replacement product will be returned at no extra charge via the carrier chosen
by EGO SYSTEMS INC.

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Trademarks

AUDIOTRAK and MAYA7.1 are trademarks of EGO SYSTEMS Inc. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other
product and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Radio Frequency Interference and COMPATIBILITY

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for EN55022 Class B:1998, EN55024:1998 of
CE Test Specifications. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction, it may cause interference to radio communications. This device also complies
with Part 15 of class B of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the followi ng tw o condi tio ns: This device may not
cause harmful interference, and must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Correspondence

For technical support inquiries, contact your nearest dealer or EGO SYSTEMS directly at:
Ego Systems Inc.

3003N. First St., Suite 303,
San Jose, CA 95134, USA
Website: www.audiotrak.net
E-mail: [e-mail] t
Technical Support (English only)
[e-mail]

All features and specifications subject to change without notice.

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Contents

Overview....................................................................................1

Features ......................................................................................................3

Minimum System Requirements...........................................................................3

MAYA 7.1 PCI Card.........................................................................5

Hardware Installation.....................................................................7

Speaker Installation .......................................................................9

Driver and Software Installation....................................................... 11

Control Panel............................................................................. 19

Working with Applications.............................................................. 23

Win DVD................................................................................................. 23

Maven 3D Pro – Emersys .............................................................................. 25

nTrack Studio –FARSOFT.............................................................................. 26

Specifications ............................................................................ 29

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OVERVIEW

Enter a new world of home theater entertainment with the MAYA 7.1 surround sound audio
card. MAYA 7.1 provides two high-fidelity analog inputs and eight discrete analog multi-channel
outputs for Dolby Digital 5.1, EX, and DTS 5.1, ES for true surround sound and virtual surround
sound for 5.1, 6.1 and 7.1 speaker configurations.

When watching a DVD movie, MAYA 7.1 can supply a multi-channel surround sound environment
with a digital audio connection to a home theater system or from the multiple analog audio
outputs and a surround speaker system, resulting in audio reproduction the way the movie was
originally intended. For serious gamers, MAYA 7.1 offers the Sensaura 3D sound engine, which
supports of all the major game sound formats including DirectSound 3D, A3D 1.0, EAX 1.0, EAX

2.0, Macro FX, Environment FX, Multi Drive, Zoom FX, I3DL2, and more! Sounds will come from
every corner of the room with this enveloping audio technology.

Listening to and composing music will never be the same. With MAYA 7.1’s optical S/PDIF
output, 48 kHz digital audio data is sent directly to external devices such as Mini Discs. You can
even listen to MP3s and other stereo music in a 7.1 channel, virtual surround sound
environment using the included player software.

Compatibility isn’t an issue since MAYA 7.1's WDM driver supports all versions of Windows
including 98SE, ME, 2000, and XP, ensuring the same functionality under all operating systems.

MAYA 7.1 is the ideal solution for transforming your computer into a complete, multi-channel
Desktop Home Theater (DTHT) system.

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FEATURES

 Listen to 7.1 Channel Surround Sound on Your PC
 Plug In with Analog Inputs (2) and Outputs (8) plus an Optical Digital Output
 Play DVDs, CDs, and MP3s in 7.1 Surround Sound with Included Software*
 Emulate Multi-Channel Surround Sound with SRS TruSurround XT with Enhanced Bass

and Dialog*

 Independent Surround Sound Channel Volume Control
 Optical Digital Output for MiniDisc Recorders and Portable Digital Devices
 Pass Pure Audio Signals to Dolby Digital and DTS Decoders
 Support Game Surround Sound APIs such as EAX 2.0 and A3D

* These functions will work only with the included WinDVD 4.0 software

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MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

 Intel Pentium II 450 MHz CPU or equivalent AMD CPU
 Motherboard with Intel/VIA chipset
 128MB of RAM
 One available PCI slot
 Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system

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MAYA 7.1 PCI CARD

1. MIC IN (PINK): Connect to an external microphone for voice input.

2. LINE IN (BLUE): Connect to an external device (such as a Cassette, DAT, or Mini Disc player).

Caution: Inputting the line through the power amp can damage the card.

3. Front Out (GREEN): Connect to the front left and right speakers

4. Rear Out (BLACK): Connect to the rear left and right speakers

5. Center/LFE (ORANGE): Connect to the Center speaker and the Subwoofer

6. Center L/R (YELLOW): Connect to the Center Left/Right (E xtra channel ) speakers

7. Optical Out: TOS-Link Connect to a MiniDisc or external digital device for recording

Caution: Always keep the protective cover on when not using the optical cable. When
connecting the optical cable, never point the optical connector directly into your eyes, as the
light can cause eye damage.

8. AUX-IN: Connect to internal audio sources such as TV Card, MPEG, or other similar cards

9. CD-IN: Connect to the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive with a standard AC 97 design

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Before you begin the installation, please consult the manual of your computer for detailed
instructions on installing a PCI card in your computer.

1. Shut down the computer and all other hardware devices connected to your computer.
Leave the power cable attached to your computer, if you will be using the computer’s
power supply as the grounding outlet. Otherwise, unplug the power cord too.

2. Remove the computer’s main cover to expose the available PCI slot.

3. Ground yourself by touching a grounded metal surface (such as the power supply of the
computer). Ground yourself as often as necessary, especially after you’ve been
walking around a carpeted room. Read and follow the instructions on “Handling
Electronic Devices” if you haven’t already done so.

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4. Choose an available PCI slot and remove the cover plate (and the screw that holds it in
place) from the slot on the back of the computer.

5. Before hand l ing the MAYA 7 . 1 PCI card, make su r e once again that you are prop erly
grounded then remove the card from its protective envelope.

6. Align the MAYA 7.1 PCI card with the selected PCI slot.

7. Press the card gently but firmly into the slot until the connector is fully inserted. Don’t

force the card into the slot and never bend it in any way. If the card isn’t snugly fit,
pull the card out and try it again.

8. Using the screw removed from Step 4, screw it back onto the card to keep it from
moving. It must be tightly and firmly screwed on.

9. After the card is installed, replace the computer’s main cover.

10. With the card installed, you may proceed with the speaker and software installation.

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