StarTech.com ICUSBAUDIO7D User Manual

Manual Revision: 01/26/2012

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ICUSBAUDIO7D

7.1 Channel USB External Sound Card with
SPDIF Digital Audio

*actual product may vary from photos

FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................1

Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................1

System Requirements ............................................................................................................................1

Installation............................................................................................................................................................2

Driver Installation ......................................................................................................................................4

Specications .....................................................................................................................................................5

Technical Support ...........................................................................................................................................6

Warranty Information ....................................................................................................................................6

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Introduction

This versatile External USB Sound Card/Audio Adapter oers a high quality solution for
upgrading desktop or laptop sound.

Providing a robust USB audio experience, the USB sound card connects to a host computer
through a single USB 2.0 connection, to deliver impressive external audio capability that
can instantly be swapped between systems, without having to open the computer case for
installation. Supporting analog and digital audio for 2 to 7.1 channel audio applications, the
external USB sound card provides a cost-saving upgrade from built-in/on-board sound that turns
desktop/laptop sound into a home theater-ready audio solution.

The external USB sound card features easy-to-use volume control and two external microphone
inputs - a convenient solution for any audio application requiring high quality sound with multi­input capability with support for 44.1 KHz and 48 KHz sampling rates for both playback and
recording. A more than suitable solution for home theater, gaming or multi-media presentations,
the External USB Sound Card is easy to install with plug and play support in Windows XP and
Windows Vista operating systems.

Packaging Contents

• 1 x USB Audio adapter

• 1 x USB A-B cable

• 1 x Software CD

• 1 x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• An available USB port

• Microsoft® Windows® 2000/ XP/ Server 2003/ Vista/ 7, or Apple® Mac OS® 10.4/ 10.5

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Installation

Top Controls

Volume Mute: Press this button to mute/un-mute audio outputs.

Microphone Mute: Press this button to mute/un-mute microphone.

Volume (UP, Down): Increases or decreases audio output volume.

Microphone Mute LED: When the microphone inputs are muted, the light will turn on.

Power/ Activity LED: The light will be on when the system is powered up. The light will blink

when activity is detected.

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Front View

Headphone: Connect to headphone.

Line In: Connect to tape/CD/DVD Player, or other audio sources for output mixing

and/or recording.

Front Speaker: Connect to Front speakers (via external amplier).

Surround Speaker: Connect to Surround speakers while in 4/6/8 channel modes (via

external amplier).

Center/ Bass Speaker: Connect to Center/Bass speakers while in 6/8 channel modes (via
external amplier).

Rear Speaker: Connect to Rear speakers while in 8 channel mode (via external amplier).

Rear View

S/PDIF IN: Connect to the digital optical output of external audio device via a Toslink cable. The
signal only passes through to the S/PDIF OUT.

S/PDIF OUT: Connect to the digital optical input of an external audio device via a Toslink cable.

USB Connector: Plugs into the system’s USB port.

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Side View

MIC (1) IN: Connect to a microphone
(right channel only).

MIC (2) IN: Connect to a microphone
(left channel only).

Driver Installation

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/7

1. Plug the USB Sound Adapter into an available USB port.

2. Place the Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click the Start button on the taskbar and click
Run. Type “D:\SOUND\CMedia6206\setup.exe”. (Assuming you have placed the CD in
CD-ROM drive labeled as D).

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the software installation.

4. Restart your system. Once you have rebooted the computer, the USB Sound Adapter is now
ready to be used.

5. The Sound and Audio Devices settings in Control Panel (or the application) may need to be
changed to make the USB Sound Adapter the default audio device before it outputs any
audio.

Mac OS 10.4/10.5

No driver or software installation is required for Mac OS X, as this sound card is natively
supported, so the drivers are already installed.

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Specications

Bus Interface USB 2.0

Connectors

8 x 3.5mm mini-jack (headphone, line-in,

front speaker, surround speaker,

rear speaker, center/bass, mic 1, mic 2)

2 x Toslink (S/PDIF in/out)

USB type B

Buttons

Volume Up, Volume Down, Volume

Mute, Mic Mute

LEDs Power/ Activity, Mic Mute

Chipset C-Media CM6206

Sampling Rate 48/ 44.1KHz, 16-bit

Dimensions 100.0mm x 60.0mm x 25.0mm

Weight 100g

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/7,

Mac OS 10.4/10.5

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Technical Support

StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment 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 two 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.

Limitation of Liability

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directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive,
incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, 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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