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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
What's in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Sonica Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Windows: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Apple Macintosh®: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
A Closer Look... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Windows Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Mac OS X (10.1.3 or later) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Hooking Up Your Sonica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Using the Sonica with a Software DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Using the SRS TruSurround XT™ Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Sonica and the Windows Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Sonica and the Macintosh Sound Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Sonica and Macintosh OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Sonica Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Sonica Manual USB Audio version: ASQ-061002 Table of Contents Introduction ..........2 What’s in the Box? . -
Page 2: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Sonica by M-Audio. Sonica is your audio upgrade for any PC or Macintosh computer*, utilizing the convenience of your computer’s USB port—no tools, computer disassembly, or power supply is needed. The Sonica brings you true 24-bit 96kHz audio for the highest quality stereo, virtual surround, and multi-channel surround sound available today. -
Page 3: What's In The Box
The following items are included with your Sonica: • Sonica audio interface • One (1) standard USB cable • Midiman/M-Audio driver CD (includes driver installation software) • Product manual and warranty card Sonica Features • Portable 24-bit/96kHz audio upgrade for laptops and desktops •... -
Page 4: System Requirements
System Requirements Windows: Minimum: • 200 MHz Pentium with MMX • 64 MB RAM • CD-ROM Drive • Available USB 1.1 port • Windows® Me, 2000, or XP Recommended: • 500 mHz Pentium III • 128 MB RAM • DVD-ROM Drive and DVD Player application (For Dolby Digital Playback) •... -
Page 5: A Closer Look
A Closer Look... The following is an illustration of your Sonica, with a description of its connectors and components. Please see the section, “Hooking Up Your Sonica,” for more information. 1. USB Connector: Connect the “device end” of the USB cable that came with your Sonica to this USB connector. -
Page 6: Windows Xp
4. The Hardware Installation window appears with a warning that the driver has not passed Windows Logo testing. Press the button "Continue Anyway." 5. The New Hardware Wizard window appears, stating that, "The Wizard has finished installing the software for: M-Audio Sonica DFU.” Click "Finish."... -
Page 7: Windows 2000
9. The computer must be rebooted to complete the M-Audio Sonica driver installation. Click "Yes" to reboot. 10. After the installation, the M-Audio Sonica Control Panel icon appears in the System Tray of your Windows Taskbar. See section, “Using the SRS TruSurround XT Software”... -
Page 8: Windows Me
(Recommended)." Click "Next." 4. The New Hardware Wizard will prompt that it has finished installing the software for the “M-Audio Sonica DFU” device. Click "Finish" to continue. 5. The New Hardware Wizard will appear one more time, and state that "This wizard helps you install software for: USB Audio Device."... -
Page 9: Mac Os 9.2.2
8. Plug the Sonica into your computer’s USB Port. 9. Once the computer has restarted, select "Sound" in "Control Panels," then select the "Output" tab. Click on "M-Audio Sonica" to choose the Sonica as your default output device. Mac OS 9.2.2 Installation is now complete. -
Page 10: Mac Os X (10.1.3 Or Later)
1. Insert the Sonica Software CD into your CD-ROM Drive and open the CD to view its contents. 2. Double click "M-Audio Sonica Installer.dmg" file. An Icon will appear on your desktop marked "Sonica." 3. Double click the "Sonica" icon on your desktop. -
Page 11: Hooking Up Your Sonica
Hooking Up Your Sonica Your Sonica has an 1/8” mini jack.This is an “analog” audio output that you can connect to your powered speakers.You may also connect this output to the stereo analog inputs of a home stereo or surround receiver. The Sonica also has a standard optical connector. - Page 12 NOTE: For those who have a coaxial digital connector rather than optical connector on your surround receiver or other digital device, you may use the CO2 Coaxial/Optical Converter from M-Audio to connect your Sonica. The C02 Coaxial/Optical Converter allows you to use an optical digital device with a coaxial digital input, or vice versa.
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Page 13: Using The Sonica With A Software Dvd Player
Using the Sonica with a Software DVD Player The Sonica will work with any software DVD player. What type of audio signal your DVD player sends to the Sonica depends on the setting in your DVD player software. Generally, your DVD player software will provide a series of audio setup options or preferences.The exact location of these audio options may vary, so check your DVD player’s documentation for more information. -
Page 14: Using The Srs Trusurround Xt™ Software
Choose “Other,” and then choose “M-Audio Sonica.” Double click on this, and you will launch the M-Audio Sonica Preference Panel. Once you have opened your M-Audio Sonica Control Panel, you will be able to make changes according to your needs and your listening preferences.The control panel gives you the option to turn TruSurround XT on and off, using the “Enable TruSurround”... - Page 15 (Stereo) Cinema Mode: If you are using a DVD software application that only supports a 2-channel output and you wish to play a Dolby Digital or DTS movie (or DTS music CD), then choose this mode. This should also be used for sources that are encoded with Dolby Surround encoding, which is used for almost all 2- channel mix downs of movie content and some games.
- Page 16 WOW: WOW is an award winning stereo enhancement technology that significantly improves the performance of stereo (non-surround sound encoded material) signals through any two- speaker system. It extends the sound image in both the horizontal and vertical planes well beyond the speakers themselves. In addition, WOW incorporates TruBass and SRS Dialog Clarity Enhancement.
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Page 17: Sonica And The Windows Sound System
Sonica: 1. Go to "System Preferences" in the Apple Menu. 2. Select the "Sound" preference panel, and click the "Output" tab. 3. Select "M-Audio Sonica" to choose the Sonica as your default output device. Contact Information... -
Page 18: Sonica Warranty
Sonica Warranty MIDIMAN/ M-AUDIO warrants this product, under normal use, to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of One (1) Year from date of purchase, so long as: the product is owned by the original... - Page 19 ASQ-061002...