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Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this document may be
reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means for any purpose without the express written
permission of HT OMEGA, Inc.
eClaro® and HT OMEGA logo are trademarks of HT OMEGA, Inc. C-Media, the C-Media logo and Xear
3D are trademarks of C-media Electronics Inc. Dolby, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Virtual
Speaker and Dolby Headphone are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS Connect, DTS Interactive
and DTS: NEOPC are trademarks of Digital Theater System, Inc. DTS is a registered trademark of
Digital Theater System, Inc. EAX and A3D are trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. Microsoft,
DirectSound3D, Microsoft Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other company and
product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.
Dolby Digital RTCE driver is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. U.S. Pat. No's. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380;
5,978,762; 6,487,535 and other U.S. and world-wide patents issued and pending. DTS CONNECT,
DTS INTERACTIVE and DTS NEO:PC are trademarks of DTS, Inc. DTS is a registered trademark of
DTS, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2002-2005 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
ASIO is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
© 2010 HT OMEGA, Inc.
The product described in this manual has been developed and produced by HT OMEGA, Inc. The
information furnished in this document is provided for the customers' reference. However, HT OMEGA,
Inc. assumes no liability for any incidental, consequential and certain other damages that arise out of or
relating in any way to the software or hardware device.
HT OMEGA.Inc.
1912 S. Augusta Ave Ontario, CA 91761 USA.
Webservice:
http://www.htomega.com

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  • Page 1 HT OMEGA, Inc. eClaro® and HT OMEGA logo are trademarks of HT OMEGA, Inc. C-Media, the C-Media logo and Xear 3D are trademarks of C-media Electronics Inc. Dolby, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Virtual Speaker and Dolby Headphone are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2. Features Overview ......... 5 3. Installing H/W, S/W, and Speakers ..6 3.1 eClaro Hardware ......................6 3.2 eClaro Installation and Speaker Setup................. 9 3.3 eClaro Software ......................11 4. Using Audio Driver ....... 13 4.1 eClaro Software Control Panel ................... 13 4.2 Main Setting .......................
  • Page 3 2-Speaker Virtual Theater Headphone output for Personal DVD Movies Theater Environment Emulation Environment Sizes 10-Band Equalizer music (MP3/CD) Magic Voice Microphone Echo Effect Messenger/ Karaoke/ VOIP Xear3D Features for All Applications Copyright © 2010, HT OMEGA, Inc. All Right Reserved. http://www.htomega.com...

  • Page 4: Instruction

    HTO eClaro User Manual Rev. 1.1 What’s in the box? You should have received the following with your eClaro:  eClaro soundcard  Drivers/Applications CD  Fiber Optical Digital Cable  Headphone extension cable  Analog Input/Outputs D_SUB cable.  Additional Bracket for low profile ...

  • Page 5: Features Overview

    HTO eClaro User Manual Rev. 1.1 2. Features Overview The following is an overview of the features of the eClaro. The eClaro driver supports recent generation multi-channel digital functions and the following key features:  C-Media Xear 3D™ 7.1 Virtual Speaker Shifter technology ...

  • Page 6: Installing H/W, S/W, And Speakers

    NOTE: When user connects a headphone to the headphone output connector, all analog outputs can be muted automatically. This feature can be turned on or off through the front headphone detect jumper. Copyright © 2010, HT OMEGA, Inc. All Right Reserved. http://www.htomega.com...
  • Page 7 Turn off detection (Factory Default) Turn on detection Note: eClaro allows automatic muting of analog speakers when headphones are connected to the Front Panel Audio or headphone connector of the card itself. This feature can be turned on or off using the jumper settings. When enabled, it is possible that some electrical noise maybe heard briefly through the speakers if the headphones are removed during audio playback.
  • Page 8 ⑥ BACK SOURROUND (Gray colored): Connects back surround input on powered multi-channel analog speakers, an external multi-channel amplifier in 7.1 channel analog playback modes. Copyright © 2010, HT OMEGA, Inc. All Right Reserved. http://www.htomega.com...

  • Page 9: Eclaro Installation And Speaker Setup

    3.2 eClaro Installation and Speaker Setup. (1) Installing eClaro to main board. Before installing the eClaro card, we recommend that you disable onboard audio device in main board BIOS setting, and uninstall any other sound cards on PC to avoid conflicts.
  • Page 10 HTO eClaro User Manual Rev. 1.1 (2) Installing Speaker. Note: Please do not touch sound card during operation. eClaro contains highly sensitive integrated circuit (IC) chips that protect against damage from static electricity. These circuits generate heat during operation. Copyright © 2010, HT OMEGA, Inc. All Right Reserved.

  • Page 11: Eclaro Software

    Please disable any existing PCI or onboard sound/audio devices (may need to disable in BIOS) and remove the associated software and drivers before installing "eClaro" to avoid potential device and/or driver conflicts. Drivers and applications can be removed through the “Add or Remove Programs” menu in Windows Control Panel.
  • Page 12 ③ To complete the uninstall process, Windows needs to be restarted. Select Yes, I want restart my computer now then press Finish. (Please do not skip restart now before installing updated driver) Copyright © 2010, HT OMEGA, Inc. All Right Reserved. http://www.htomega.com...

  • Page 13: Using Audio Driver

    1.Left-Click the icon in the system tray in the bottom-right of your screen. You can also right click the icon to access the audio-related menu. 2. Double-click “HT OMEGA Claro” icon in Windows “Control Panel”. (Start=>Setting=>Control Panel) Main Control Program icon on Control Panel Or you can find it in Control Panel >...

  • Page 14: Main Setting

    Xear3D Claro control panel is the graphic interface for eClaro driver. You can control all features of the eClaro on this control panel. The following pictures show a basic overview of the eClaro. The Xear3D control panel has Main Setting, Mixer, Effect, Karaoke/Magic Voice, FlexBass and Information tabs.
  • Page 15 Digital output mode is configured to define which format will be out by S/PDIF interface. There are a total 7 digital output modes: Dolby Digital Live/ DTS Interactive/ Digital audio 44.1K/ 48K/ 96K/ 192K/ SPDIF In Loopback. Copyright © 2010, HT OMEGA, Inc. All Right Reserved. http://www.htomega.com...
  • Page 16 C-Media 7.1Virtual Dolby ProLogic IIx Dolby Headphone Dolby Virtual Speaker DTS NEO:PC Speaker shifter NOTE: Dolby Headphone will be shown at Headphone Mode of Analog Output under Windows VISTA and Windows7. Copyright © 2010, HT OMEGA, Inc. All Right Reserved. http://www.htomega.com...
  • Page 17 DOLBY FEATURE PROCESS 2. DTS feature process in C-Media driver: The C-Media Oxygen HD driver allows a range of different processing options for stereo/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel audio. DTS FEATURE PROCESS Copyright © 2010, HT OMEGA, Inc. All Right Reserved. http://www.htomega.com...
  • Page 18 Panorama Control, this is tested by measuring the output levels of the Left / Right surround channel when turned on and off 4. Dolby Headphone Mode Dolby Headphone ○ Reference Room Emulation ○ Livelier Room Emulation ○ Larger Room Emulation Copyright © 2010, HT OMEGA, Inc. All Right Reserved. http://www.htomega.com...
  • Page 19 ○ 10 degrees Center Width Control ○ Reset balance button ○ Dimension Control ○ Music mode / Cinema mode select, 1 and 2 only can be adjusted under Music mode Copyright © 2010, HT OMEGA, Inc. All Right Reserved. http://www.htomega.com...
  • Page 20 Virtual Speaker: Each virtual speaker virtualizes one channel of the 7.1 channel speakers in the real world. ○ Virtual Listener: The virtual listener virtualizes your position in the real world. ○ Volume indicator for each channel. Copyright © 2010, HT OMEGA, Inc. All Right Reserved. http://www.htomega.com...
  • Page 21 Speaker Tester is used to aid users with speakers placements. Speaker Test ○ Volume Control: You can adjust each speaker output volume level by 1 dB. ○ Test each speaker output. Copyright © 2010, HT OMEGA, Inc. All Right Reserved. http://www.htomega.com...
  • Page 22 DVDs, please set to 6ch in System Input. When outputting 2ch data through 5.1ch analog speaker system, please set to 2ch on System Input and 6ch on Analog Output. Copyright © 2010, HT OMEGA, Inc. All Right Reserved. http://www.htomega.com...

  • Page 23: Mixer/Volume

    4. Volume Indication Meter of Playback: Displays the playback volume in real-time. 5. Mute / Un-mute Button: An unlit button indicates that the audio source is muted. Copyright © 2010, HT OMEGA, Inc. All Right Reserved. http://www.htomega.com...
  • Page 24 +20dB. Check the “Boost” box to enable it. Keep in mind that background noise will also increase. NOTE: The eClaro uses a sensitive microphone preamp. To avoid damage to your speakers, do not use maximum volume level when plugging in a microphone.

  • Page 25: Sound Effects

    4: Custom equalizer settings can be saved. Enter a name into the blank space and click “+” to add your personal setting into the “User Defined” list. Click “–” to delete the currently selected user defined setting from the list. Effect Setting Copyright © 2010, HT OMEGA, Inc. All Right Reserved. http://www.htomega.com...

  • Page 26: Magic Voice Tm And Karaoke

    Cancellation” function to cancel it (0~100). The success of the effect depends on the recording method used to create the audio source. Karaoke VCD or CD, typically do not include vocals and should not require “Vocal Cancellation.” Karaoke/ Magic Voice Setting Copyright © 2010, HT OMEGA, Inc. All Right Reserved. http://www.htomega.com...

  • Page 27: Flexbass Tm

    “small”. The low frequency audio content is extracted and sent to the subwoofer out. Individual speaker (or pairs) can be defined as “large” allowing playback of low frequency signals. 5. Speaker configuration status. Graphic representation of speaker setting. Copyright © 2010, HT OMEGA, Inc. All Right Reserved. http://www.htomega.com...

  • Page 28: Look For Information

    HTO eClaro User Manual Rev. 1.1 4.7 Look for Information The Information tab displays details about the eClaro’s audio-related properties including the audio chip, driver version, 3D Audio Engine and Microsoft DirectX Version. The Audio Configuration icon can be shown in the system tray by checking the box.

  • Page 29: Faq & Troubleshooting

    3. The difference between 5.1CH and 7.1CH is the addition of 2CH. The two extra speakers were placed in the rear side(s) to enhance the immersive experience of surround sound. 5.1CH Environment 7.1CH Environment Copyright © 2010, HT OMEGA, Inc. All Right Reserved. http://www.htomega.com...
  • Page 30 HTO eClaro User Manual Rev. 1.1 Q2：How can I use eClaro in a slim PC case? eClaro includes a Low Profile bracket. Please loosen the three bolts pictured below. Remove the original bracket and replace with the Low Profile bracket. Re-secure the three bolts.

  • Page 31: Support / Contact

    FAQ’s, drivers, product documentation and applications can be found on the website, along with any new product development and information. Thank you for choosing an HT OMEGA product. We look forward to providing you with the highest quality products and service.
  • Page 32 -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION : Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Copyright © 2010, HT OMEGA, Inc. All Right Reserved. http://www.htomega.com...

  • Page 33: Limited Warranty

    In no event will HT OMEGA, Inc. be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages arising out of the use of this product. In no event will HT OMEGA’s liability exceed the purchase price you paid for the product.

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