StarTech.com USBAUDIO5CH Instruction Manual

USB 5.1 Channel Audio Adapter

USBAUDIO5CH

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 off 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 different from that to which the receiver •

is connected.

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

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Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

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

Features ......................................................................................1

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

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

Driver Installation .........................................................................2

Windows® 2000/XP ................................................................2

Windows Vista™......................................................................3

Verifying Successful Driver Installation ....................................3

Sound Station Software Utility .....................................................4

Accessing Sound Station Configuration ..................................5

Specifications ................................................................................ 6

Technical Support ........................................................................7

Warranty Information ...................................................................7

Instruction Manual

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com USB Audio Adapter. Offering a
simple way to add 5.1 channel sound to a computer without even having
to open the case, this device is designed to provide maximum quality 5.1
Audio using a single USB port, eliminating the need to install a soundcard
or make use of onboard audio capabilities.

Features

Provides connections for multiple speakers and input devices•

Offers a simple PC upgrade to 5.1 sound•

Doesn’t require an internal or onboard sound card•

Easy installation•

USB Powered operation - no power adapter required•

System Requirements

An IBM-compatible PC, or Mac with an available USB port with one of the
following operating systems installed:

Windows® 98/SE, Windows® ME, Windows® 2000, Windows® XP;
Mac OS 10.1**

**Please note: When used with a Mac operating system, USBAUDIO5CH
supports only 2-channel playback; Also, when used with a
Mac-based system, the volume controls located on
USBAUDIO5CH are inoperable.

Package contents

This package should contain:

1 x USB 5.1 Channel Sound Adapter•

1 x Software Installation CD•

1 x Instruction Manual•