Audiotrak MAYA EX7 User Manual

WARRANTY

Ego Systems Inc. warrants the return policy to its original purchaser as follows; All the EGO

SYSTEMS INC.’s products, under normal use, will be free from faulty as long as the purchaser

owns this product.

The terms of warranty is 15 months to EGO SYSTEMS INC. distributors considering a 3-month

temporary stock period ahead of being sold to the end user.

Therefore, the actual terms of warranty is 12 months to the end user.

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 the email to

or

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

authorization number.

[e-mail]

All such returns must be shipped to EGO SYSTEMS INC.' headquarters in Seoul, Korea as being

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 back

to you at no extra charge via the carrier chosen by EGO SYSTEMS INC.

TRADEMARKS

AUDIOTRAK, MAYA EX7 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

A:1998+A1:2001, 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 class A of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; 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 contact us directly. Direct all other

correspondence to:

Ego Systems Inc.

3003N. First St., Suite 303,

San Jose, CA 95134, USA

Website: www.audiotrak.net E-mail: [e-mail]

Technical Support (English only)

[e-mail]

First Edition Jan. 2003

All features and specifications subject to change without notice.

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CONTENTS

1. OVERVIEW................................................................................................................ 4

2. FEATURES ................................................................................................................. 5

3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENT ...................................................................................... 5

4. HARDWARE INSTALLATION ............................................................................... 6

5. DRIVER INSTALLATION ....................................................................................... 7

6. SURROUND SPEAKER INSTALLATION........................................................... 12

1) 7.1

CHANNEL SPEAKER CONFIGURATION ................................................................. 12

2) 5.1 CHANNEL SPEAKER CONFIGURATION ................................................................. 12

7. WORKING WITH APPLICATIONS..................................................................... 13

1) WINDOWS AUDIO SETTING ...................................................................................... 13

2) WINDVD4 ............................................................................................................... 16

3) EMERSYS MAV EN 3D PRO........................................................................................ 18

4) PCDJ ...................................................................................................................... 19

5) BPM STUDIO........................................................................................................... 21

SPECIFICATION......................................................................................................... 23

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1. Overview

Thank you for choosing AUDIOTRAK MAYA EX7.

MAYA EX7 is the premier external audio solution featuring a set of 8 discrete RCA

outputs in a compact, portable slim design.

The stereo S/PDIF optical output is the ideal way to transfer digital audio data to

external recorders or amplifiers without the loss of audio quality.

MAYA EX7’s four pairs of stereo outputs deliver numerous analog audio output options.

MAYA EX7's eight analog outputs fully support 7.1 surround sound when combined

with the included software DVD player. The 102/100dB 24-bit 96kHz eight channels

digital to analog converter produces pristine sound quality in any environment.

Play a DVD movie with the MAYA EX7 and included DVD software player, and enjoy

the hottest surround sound environment. Simply connect the MAYA EX7 directly to a

7.1 surround speaker system. No 7.1 surround sound home theater receiver is required.

You can also enjoy Hollywood movies on your notebook computer, with the same audio

reproduction that moviemakers intended to reproduce in the theater - 7.1 theatrical

surround sound. Or listen to MP3s and other stereo music in a virtual surround sound

environment with up to 7.1 channels of surround sound.

For DJs, MAYA EX7 makes a great companion for DJ software like PCDJ or BPM

Studio Pro. The MAYA EX7 also plays back multiple tracks of audio from popular

software synthesizers and samplers. MAYA EX7's all 8 ports have individual green

LEDs to display output signal activity.

The MAYA EX7 is the ideal portable audio solution for audiophiles, DVD enthusiasts,

musicians, and DJs. MAYA EX7's compact design and USB connectivity lets you to

take your high-quality, multi-channel audio project on the road, or remain stationed at

your desktop PC.

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2. Features

102/100dB 24-bit 96kHz High Fidelity 8 Channel Digital to Analog Converter

Plug In with Analog Outputs(8) plus an Optical Digital Output

Transfer Pure Audio to Digital Devices with Optical Digital Output

Compose Seamlessly with all DJ Music Software

Emulate Multi-Channel Surround Sound with SRS TruSurround XT

with Enhanced Bass and Dialog *

Experience Stereo Audio Sources with Expanded 7.1 Channel Surround

Sound *

Connect to Your Notebook or Desktop PC USB port

Easy Installation, Simple Operation, and Portable Design

* These Functions will work only with the WinDVD 4.0(included)

3. System Requirement

Most of all, your system has to have at least one available USB port to use MAYA EX7.

Minimum system requirement

Intel Pentium II 450 MHz CPU or equivalent AMD CPU

Windows 98SE, 2000, XP operating system

1 open USB port

64MB of Ram

DVD Rom

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4. Hardware Installation

Before you begin, make sure you have to read your computer’s manual on installing

USB devices. Your computer’s manual should describe the precautions you should take.

Shutting down computer wouldn’t need for installing an USB device to the computer.

However, we will take it from the start to make sure you can follow every detail

installation.

1. Turn off the computer.

2. Find USB port on your computer. USB port is looked like below. You can find it

by the PS/2 or serial ports on the back of desktop computer system

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USB port on computer

3. Plug in the MAYA EX7’s USB cable (Series A plug type) to the USB port of

your computer.

USB series A plug

4. Turn on the computer. You can see on red light on the MAYA EX7’s body and

Optical output. The MAYA EX7 gets the power from the computer via USB

cable so you don’t need to attach any external power supplier.

5. After finishing connection between the MAYA EX7 and your computer, you

need to connect from the MAYA EX7’s 8 RCA outputs to your external devices

such as mixers or Multi-track recorder.

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5. Driver Installation

1. After hardware installation was done properly, your computer will automatically

detect the MAYA EX7 as USB composite device will be installed. This

installation step is the case of Windows 98SE. If your OS is Windows ME, 2000

or XP, installation step would be simpler than the case of 98SE.

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2. When you prompt, choose “Search for the best driver for your device” and hit

“Next” button.

3. Select the drive that contains Windows 98SE (your computer will automatically

find proper driver) and go to “Next.”

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