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Version: 6/5/2007

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  • Page 1 Manual (English) Version: 6/5/2007...
  • Page 2 CE Declaration TerraTec Electronic GmbH, Herrenpfad 38, D-41334 Nettetal, Germany hereby declare that the product: SoundSystem Aureon 5.1 PCI to which this declaration refers is in compliance with the following standards or standardizing documents: 1. EN 55022 2. EN 50082-1 The following are the stipulated operating and environmental conditions for said compliance: residential, business and commercial environments and small-company environments.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Layout of the card ........................4 Hardware installation.......................5 Installing the card.........................5 Connecting a speaker system to your Aureon 5.1 PCI sound card ..........7 Installing the drivers on current operating systems ..............8 Installing the drivers and Control Panel (XP / Vista) ............. 8 The control panel for Windows Vista 32 and Vista 64 ..............

  • Page 4: Layout Of The Card

    Dear Customer, In the following Quick Reference Guide, replace “<CD>” with the drive letter assigned to your CD-ROM drive. Layout of the card Listed from top to bottom: 1. Microphone In 2. Line In 3. Line Out 1 (Front) / Headphone Out 3.

  • Page 5: Hardware Installation

    • 1 customer service card. Please fill out and return the registration card to us at your earliest convenience or register online at http://www.terratec.net/register.htm. This is important for support and hotline services. Safety note. Before opening the case, unplug the AC power cable from the wall socket as well as from the...
  • Page 6 And here’s what to do, step by step: • Switch off your PC and all connected peripheral devices such as your printer and monitor. Leave the AC power cable connected for the time being, so that your computer is still grounded.

  • Page 7: Connecting A Speaker System To Your Aureon 5.1 Pci Sound Card

    2x cinch [RCA] to 3.5 mm jack connecting cables are normally included with your speaker system, such as TerraTec HomeArena products). To connect a 4-channel speaker system, use only the front and rear ports. For a 2 or 2.1- channel speaker system, use only the front port of the sound card.

  • Page 8: Installing The Drivers On Current Operating Systems

    <CD>:\Software\TerraTec. Simply follow the instructions on the screen. In the following dialog box, Windows Vista will inform you that the “Aureon 5.1 PCI” driver did not pass the “Windows Logo test”. Click “Continue Anyway” and then “Finish” to complete the installation.

  • Page 9: The Control Panel For Windows Vista 32 And Vista 64

    The control panel for Windows Vista 32 and Vista 64 System input This defines the number of channels that go directly to the sound card. Click the question mark to view more information. Speakers Set the speaker configuration you want to use here. Whenever you make a change, the 3D model of the speakers changes accordingly.
  • Page 10 PCM, sampling frequency and S/PDIF in/out loopback You can enable “PCM” from the drop-down-menu for the S/PDIF output. You can also select the sampling frequency and S/PDIF in/out loopback. The S/PDIF loopback is a direct loopback of the signal from the S/PDIF input and brings the signal to the S/PDIF output. PCM and S/PDIF in/out loopback Sampling frequency Environment...
  • Page 11 Environment Size Select the size of the room in which you have set up the 5.1 speakers. This selection adjusts the volume to the room. Equalizer Using the integrated equalizer, you can increase or attenuate audio signals in 10 frequency bands to emphasize bass or treble.
  • Page 12 Information The last tab displays general information about the application. It also allows you to choose whether or not to display the icon for starting the Control Panel in the taskbar. SoundSystem Aureon 5.1 PCI (English)
  • Page 13 The Control Panel for Windows XP 32 and XP 64 Speakers Set the speaker configuration you want to use here. Each change is reflected in the 3D model of the speakers and the jack configuration. This setting defines the number of analog outputs. The jacks The jacks have the same colors as those on your physical sound card, as described on page 4.
  • Page 14 PCM, sampling frequency and S/PDIF in/out loopback From the drop-down menu for the S/PDIF output, you can select the sampling frequency or S/PDIF in/out loopback. The S/PDIF loopback is a direct loopback of the signal from the S/PDIF input and brings the signal to the S/PDIF output. Individual volume Using the volume controller in the 3D image, you can configure the volume of each individual speaker separately.
  • Page 15 Self-test You can begin or end the speaker self-test using the play or stop button. Master You can adjust the volume of each individual input here. The master fader controls the sum of all inputs and gives you the ability to mute using the MUTE button or adjust the volume of the speakers using the faders.
  • Page 16 Record In the “Record” window, you can set the signal source for a recording and its gain. S/PDIF is a digital signal that does not allow gain control. Click the hammer next to the mute button to amplify (boost) the microphone signal. The boost function is explained on page Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert..
  • Page 17 Environment Size Select the size of the room in which you have set up the 5.1 speakers. This selection adjusts the volume to the room. Equalizer Using the integrated equalizer, you can increase or attenuate audio signals in 10 frequency bands to emphasize bass or treble.
  • Page 18 Information The last tab displays general information about the application. It also allows you to choose whether or not to display the icon for starting the Control Panel in the taskbar. SoundSystem Aureon 5.1 PCI (English)

  • Page 19: The Classic: Aureon 5.1 Pci Control Panel For Windows Xp 32

    For all customers who are still using the old driver for Windows XP, following is an explanation of the Control Panel in Windows XP 32. The last version of the Control Panel is available from www.TerraTec.net. Master Here you can set the levels of the individual speakers. The sliders marked “Front” are likely to become worn by frequent use - you use them to control the volume of the two front speakers.
  • Page 20 Sources Here you can set the levels of the individual signal sources. All signal sources can be muted by pressing the MUTE button. They will still be recorded if you have explicitly selected the source. Adjust the position of the stereo image with the balance faders below the level faders. Boost! button This button is connected to the microphone input and can amplify the input signal up to 20 dB when it is activated.
  • Page 21 Record In the Record window you can set the signal source that you want to record and its volume. Press the “Mix” button to record all available sources simultaneously. S/P-DIF is a digital signal that does not allow volume control. SoundSystem Aureon 5.1 PCI (English)
  • Page 22 Speakers You can make the following settings here: Speaker Configuration Set the speaker configuration that you want use here. You can activate every single speaker separately here to test them for correct wiring and func- tion. If you click on a speaker to activate it, you will hear static from that speaker. S/P-DIF Output This button enables and disables the digital audio output.
  • Page 23 Digital Output Use the “Enable” button to enable or disable the digital output. The digital output can only be enabled in “Stereo Speaker” or “Headphone” mode. You can also select the sampling frequency that you want to use. Input: LoopBack This button loops the digital input to the digital output.
  • Page 24 Misc. Presets You can save the settings made in the control panel as profiles and load the profiles. Misc. Color Setup You can set the colors of the control panel to your taste here. Show Taskbar Icon If this is enabled, the control panel icon of your sound card will be shown on the taskbar. Language selection The display language of the control panel can be changed with the drop-down menu.

  • Page 25: Faq

    Double-click AUTORUN.EXE in the root folder of the Aureon 5.1 PCI CD and select the “FAQ” menu item. Support For more information on the TerraTec hotline, our BBS and Internet presence, please refer to the included customer service card. SoundSystem Aureon 5.1 PCI (English)

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