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USB SoundWave 7.1
Quick Installation Guide
Introducing the USB SoundWave 7.1
The USB SoundWave 7.1 is a portable sound controller that
simulates 7.1-channel sound to headphones or 2-channel
speakers.
Features and Benefits
• Turns 2-channel audio into DVD-quality 7.1-channel
sound
• Built-in amplifier for rich and powerful sound
• 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
• Supports Plug & Play and obtains power from USB
port
Serial # Sticker
For future product return or exchange, this serial # is
required. Please keep it for your reference.
04-0421A
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Requirements
• Pentium II-350MHz or equivalent PC with 128MB
RAM
• An available USB port
• Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003
Package Contents
• USB SoundWave 7.1
• USB extension cable
• Software CD
• This quick installation guide
Layout
Figure 1. Layout
USB Connector
Power/Activity LED
Speaker/Headphone
Jack
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Driver Installation
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 will automatically detect
and install the correct drivers for the USB SoundWave 7.1
when connected.
To Verify Succesfull Driver Installation
1. Right click My Computer, click Manage, then click
Device Manager.
2. Double click Sound, video and game controllers,
USB Audio Device should be displayed.
Utilities Software
Included on the USB SoundWave 7.1 software CD is the
Xear 3D Audio Configuration Utility, Mixer and Equalizer.
Install this utility to provide simulated 7.1 channel sound.
Installing Xear 3D Software
1. Insert the software CD. Autorun should start the
installation. If Autorun doesn't start, click Start,
then Run. Type X:\setup.exe, then click OK.
(Replace X: with the drive letter of your CD-ROM)
2. Click Next, Next, Next
3. Click Finish to restart Windows.
Note: Installing Xear 3D software will change USB
Audio Device to C-Media USB Sound Device in
Device Manager.
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Configuring Xear 3D Software
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.
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.
3. Click Advanced under Sound Playback, then click
the Speakers tab.
4. Click the drop down list and select your speaker
type.
5. Click OK to save the settings.
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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. Click the drop down list and select your speaker
type.
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. Click the drop down box and select select your
speaker type.
8. Click OK to save the settings.
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Technical Support and Warranty
QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our website
at www.siig.com and click on Support. Our online support database is updated
daily 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.
A 5-year manufacturer warranty supplied with this product is
offered by SIIG, Inc. Please see SIIG website for more warranty
details. If you should happen to encounter any problems with this product,
please follow the procedures below.
If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the
product to the store where you purchased from. 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 will be issued. SIIG RMA department can also
be reached at (510) 413-5333.
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 your RMA number on the top of the returned package.
SIIG will refuse to accept any shipping package, and will not be
responsible for a product returned without an RMA number posted on
the outside of the shipping carton.
• You are responsible for the cost of shipping the product to SIIG at 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.
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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. Highquality 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 is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and 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, 2006 Copyright © 2006 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
PRODUCT NAME
USB SoundWave 7.1
FCC RULES: TESTED T O COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS B
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:
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
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