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Document : AZDM09-00ENG (Jan. 2010) * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.

Copyright Copyright© 2010 Auzentech, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, and any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission from Auzentech, Inc. In no event will Auzentech, Inc be liable for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. In the interest of continued product development, Auzentech, Inc. reserves the right to make improvements to this manual and the products it describes at any time, without notices or obligation

Disclaimer The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the license agreement. It is against the law to copy the software on any other medium except as specifically allowed in the license agreement. The licensee may make one copy of the software for backup purposes only. The Software License Agreement is found in a separate folder on the Installation and Applications CD. In the interest of continued product development, Auzentech, Inc. reserves the right to make improvements to this manual and the products it describes at any time, without notices or obligation.

Trademarks AUZEN, AUZENTECH logo are trademarks of Auzentech, Inc. Sound Blaster, Blaster, the Sound Blaster X-Fi logo, the Sound Blaster PCI-Express logo, X-Fi, ALchemy, EAX, Multi-Environment, Environment Panning, Environment Reflections, Environment Filtering and Environment Morphing are registered trademarks or trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Capable of matrixing 2-channel audio sources to surround sound optimized for the PC platform.

DTS Interactive includes a DTS transcoder capable of encoding digital audio to DTS digital audio streams that are compatible with DTS digital surround decoders DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS Connect, DTS Interactive and DTS Neo:PC are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2010 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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1. Introduction 1.1. Introducing the product

Thank you for purchasing the Auzen X-Fi™ BRAVURA 7.1 which is native PCI express audio card

targeting audiophiles and partially gamers. With better circuit design, upgraded component to its reference design, all channel swappable OPAMPS, professional headphone jack and DTS Interactive

support for both Windows Vista and Windows 7

Auzen X-Fi™ BRAVURA 7.1 is for audiophiles and Home theater PC enthusiasts, with the added plus of impressive gaming capabilities. Enjoy breathtaking audio for music and movies with DTS™ Neo:PC & DTS™ Interactive. And when it's time to unwind with your favorite PC Game, you won't be left behind with EAX 4.0. The Auzen X-Fi Bravura 7.1 is another in a long line of Auzentech sound cards with real technological innovations, such as optimal design for analog audio, I/O Mode Control, Multi-channel Speaker Output with upgradable Operational Amplifiers on all channels, an Independent Headphone Output Circuitry for professional headphones, and Auzentech's proprietary Pointing Ground Power Supply (for audio that is free of power supply noise). The Auzen X-Fi™ BRAVURA 7.1 soundcard is designed to provide the best audio possible for Music, Gaming and Movies. Auzen X-Fi Bravura 7.1 has an independent 1/4" professional headphone output circuitry for the exceptional headphone output performance. Independent 120dB DAC is used for the headphone output (not sharing the channel with the front speaker) and supports up to 192kHz. Featurees Auzentech's proprietary Headphone Amplifier, upgradable OPAMPs, and WIMA film capacitors for the DAC filter. For each output channel, the Auzen X-Fi Bravura 7.1 has a Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) with a dynamic range of 102dB, a range well-suited to the high-quality metalized capacitors used in the filter circuitry. Nichicon Muse ES Series capacitors are used for coupling output. Auzen X-Fi™ BRAVURA 7.1 has digital output combo-ports (optical/coaxial) for connecting various type of digital equipment. You can use any type of digital equipment you like. The circuit of transformer on the coaxial output improves the stability and quality of the sound card. Auzen X-Fi™ BRAVURA 7.1 supports HD Front Panel Audio (FP_Audio) Continuous driver support from Creative will keep the Auzen X-Fi™ BRAVURA 7.1 current with your computer Operating System (WINDOWS XP, WINDOWS VISTA, WINDOWS7 32/64-bit)

1.2. Key Features

• Creative X-Fi native PCI Express audio processor

• Supports 7.1 channel playback up to 24-bit/96kHz for Speakers outputs

• Supports stereo playback up to 24-bit/192kHz with 120dB DAC for Headphone output

• All output OPAMPs (x5) are replaceable by end-user

• Exclusive Hi-fi headphone amplifier for professional headphones with 1/4” phone jack

• Stereo/Balanced mode microphone pre-amplifier for professional microphones

• Premium quality audio pats including WIMA MKP, Nichicon ES and conductive polymer

capacitors.

• I/O Mode Control, Pointing Ground Design™, X-Balance Power Generation System™

• Optical/Coaxial combo connector for S/PDIF output

• Intel® HD Audio 10-1 pin front panel connector

Some Auzentech products are only available in certain regions. For more information on product availability and possible upgrade options, consult your local distributor or visit www.auzentech.com

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1.3. Specification

Interface Core

Audio Processor Creative PCI Express audio processor

PC Interface PCI Express 1.1 Compliant Interface, Compatible with X1 PCI Express slot

Supported audio resolution and sampling rate

16/24-bit / up to 192kHz (Headphone playback) 16/24-bit / up to 96.0khz (Multi channel playback) 16/24-bit / up to 96kHz (Recording)

API Supports WDM, EAX® 4.0, Direct Sound®, Direct Sound 3D®, Open AL, WASAPI

OS Supports

Microsoft® Windows 7 Microsoft® Windows Vista® Windows XP™ *Note : 192kHz playback not supported on Windows XP

Analog Audio

Maximum Level 3.0Vrms, +12.0dBu max, deviation +/- 0.1dB

Dynamic Range 115.0 dB A-weighted (1kHz @ -60dBFS, 24-bit/48kHz, Headphone) 110.0 dB A-weighted (1kHz @ -60dBFS, 24-bit/48kHz, Speakers) 98.0 dB A-weighted (1kHz @ -60dBFS, 24-bit/48kHz, Line Input)

Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise

0.001% A-weighted (@ -3dBFS) for Analog outputs 0.003% A-weighted (@ -3dBFS) for Analog inputs

Frequency Response 10Hz to 22kHz, +/- 0.02 dB @ 48kHz 10Hz to 42kHz, +/- 0.02 dB @ 96kHz 10Hz to 94kHz, +/- 3dB @ 192kHz, Stereo

Impedance Headphone load impedance 16Ω ~ 600Ω Line output impedance 150Ω Line/Aux input impedance 10KΩ

Microphone Support Stereo and Balanced Mode

Connectivity

Line /Microphone Input

1 x 1/8”(3.5mm) mini phone jack

Headphone Output 1 x 1/4"(6.35mm) Stereo phone jack

Speakers Output 4 x 1/8"(3.5mm) Stereo mini Phone jacks (Front/Rear/Center-SW/Side)

Front Audio 1 x 10-pin(5x2) Front audio header with Intel® HD Audio Compatible

Digital Output 1 x RCA(coaxial) / TOSLINK(optical) Combo jack

Extension 1 x Multi S/PDIF I/O interface 8-1 pin

Dimensions

Board Length : 147.0mm (5.79”) Height : 106.0mm (4.17”) including PCI bracket 126mm (4.95”)

Package Width : 230mm (9.05”) Height : 230mm (9.05”) Depth : 70mm (2.75”)

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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1.4. Board Descriptions

1. Ground Select Jumper (JP5) : Can select analog ground type between ‘SIGNAL GND’ and CHASSIS GND’ . If you select ‘CHASSIS GND’, analog ground will be connected to your PC case through PCI bracket.

Signal ground (default, 2-3) Chassis ground (1-2) 2. X-Fi Logo LED: This lamp indicates basic status of your card. If the board is the normal state, you will see a slow blinking. 3. I/O Mode Control Switches: Can select connected devices for optimized sound. There are two I/O Mode switch. Repeatedly press ‘MODE0’ or ‘MODE1’ button, you can choose one of mode presets.)

Mode 0 : Select Microphone type

SET1. Normal SET2. Headset SET3. Stereo Pin microphone SET4. Balanced dynamic microphone SET5.Desktop standing microphone SET6. Multimedia Pin microphone

Mode 1 : Select Sound and Headphone Type

SET1. Performance sound and Professional headphone SET2. Comfort sound and Multimedia headphone SET3. Comfort sound and Earphone SET4. Multichannel Movie and Hi-Fi headphone

4. I/O Mode Indicator: These lamps indicates current I/O mode setting, Sample-rate and flexiJack Mode.

5. HD Audio front panel (10-1 pin) Connect standard Intel® HD Audio compliance Front panel cable, and can use Microphone input and Headphone output.

6. Digital Ext Connector This connector has S/PDIF Input pin and auxiliary S/PDIF output pin. It also provides +5V power supply for external digital I/O bracket. ‘S/PDIF IN’ pins can connect internal 2P cable from mainboard or other sound cars and ‘AUX S/PDIF OUT’ pins can connect 2P cable to graphic cars digital audio input for HDMI audio. If you want digital loop-back mode, connect jumper on 3-4 pin.

7. PCI-Express X1 board edge: Support PCI-Express x1, and can be installed in x4, x16 slot

8/9. Swappable OP-AMP sockets for speakers output and Headphone output For the ultimate sound, upgrade the operational amplifiers on your sound card.

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1.5. Rear I/O Connector Descriptions

10. Line/Microphone input connector 3.5mm(1/8”) mini phone jack (Blue color label: ‘LINE/MIC IN’): Connect CD player, MP3 player from their headphone output or line output, and input/record audio through this audio card. At the Microphone mode, connect Stereo/mono unbalanced condenser microphone and input, record audio from the MIC through the audio card. Also, connect to Balanced Dynamic Microphone through the MODE0 button of this audio board. 11. Headphone Output 6.35mm(1/4”) stereo phone jack: Connect professional Headphone, Hi-Fi headphone or earphone with adaptor. Also, can be used, when configuring a stereo system. 12. Front Line output connector 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo mini-phone jack (Lime color label: ‘FRONT’): Connect Active multichannel speaker or AV Amplifier’s “Front”. 13. Rear output connector 3.5mm(1/8”) stereo mini-phone jack (Black color label: ‘REAR’): Connect Active multichannel speaker or AV Amplifier’s “Surround”. Connection when above 4-channel system is needed. 14. Center/SubWoofer output connector 3.5mm(1/8”) stereo mini-phone jack (Orange color label: ‘CENTER/LFE’): Connect Active multichannel speaker or AV Amplifier’s “Center/Woofer”. Connection when above 5.1 channel system is needed.

15. Side output connector 3.5mm(1/8”) stereo mini-phone jack (Gray color label: ‘SIDE’): Connect Active multichannel speaker or AV Amplifier’s “Back-surround”. Connection when up to 7.1 channel system is needed. 16. Digital Output (RCA/TOSLINK Combo Jack): Can connect to external DAC, AV Receiver, and Decoder through a 75Ω Coaxial cable or optical mini cable. Can play S/PDIF Stereo PCM and Dolby Digital AC-3, DTS bit-stream contents.

1.6. Package Contents

Board Auzen X-Fi™ BRAVURA 7.1 Audio Card

Documentation Quick Installation Guide

Bundle

1 x 1/4”(6.35mm) Stereo phone adaptor plug

1 x Fiber optic digital cable (TOSLINK to TOSLINK, 10 feet / 3 meter)

1 x Optical adaptor (TOSLINK to mini)

Software Installation CD

(User Manual / Audio Drivers / Console Launcher / Alchemy / Cretive MediaSource 5 / WaveStudio 7)

Audio Card Installation CD Quick Installation Guide

Optical adaptor Fiber optic digital cable Stereo phone adaptor plug

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2. Installation 2.1. Before You Proceed

Auzen X-Fi™ BRAVURA 7.1 features the latest technologies for multimedia and games. Installation may be difficult on some older-model computers. Please double-check the system requirements before installation.

Please read the instructions below before you install your new sound card

Sound cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer.

Confirm the power cord is unplugged. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the components whenever the components are separated from the system. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Unpacking and installation should be done on a grounded anti-static mat. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the anti-static mat. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Shipping and handling may cause damage to your card. Be sure there are no shipping and handling damages on the card before proceeding If you already have a third-party soundcard installed that will be removed, uninstall the Driver.

Minimum Requirements

• Intel® Pentium® 4 1.6 GHz or AMD® Athlon XP 2000+processor

(Pentium 4 2.2 GHz, AMD Athlon ™ XP 2400+processor or faster recommended)

• Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32/64-bit), Windows Vista®(32/64-bit), Windows® XP with Service

Pack3 ( x64 Edition, Media Center Edition)

• 256 MB RAM for XP, 512 MB RAM for Windows Vista®, 1GB RAM for Windows® 7) pour

Windows Vista®, 1GB RAM pour Windows® 7)

• 600 MB of free hard disk space

• Available PCI Express® (x1,x4,x8 or x16) slot

• CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive

• Active speaker system, Stereo headphone.

2.2. Installing the Sound Card

STEP1 Turn off the computer, Unplug the power cord from power inlet of your PC.

STEP2 Open the computer case. Check with your computer manufacturer if you need additional instructions. Remove any old third-party soundcards or the metal PCI slot bracket.

Check with your computer manufacturer if you need additional instructions.

STEP3 Insert the audio card into a blank PCI-Express slot. Make sure that all of its pins are touching the slot’s contacts.

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STEP4 Check the sound card is inserted into the slot firmly, and secure it with a screw. Your computer could fail to boot if the sound card were not installed properly. STEP5 Close the case. Plug in the power cord and other cables.

Check the instructions below before installing the driver.

If you have used a sound card, confirm that the previous sound card and its driver have been uninstalled.

If you’re using onboard sound, you will need to access the CMOS (BIOS) utility at startup. Refer to the user’s guide of your motherboard if you do not know how to enter setup. Pressing the DEL or ESC key several times during startup is one possible approach. (The key would be different according to the system) Enter the menu INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS (or ADVANCED SETTING, CHIPSET SETTING). Disable Onboard sound (AC97 Audio or HD Audio), MIDI port and Game port. Choose SAVE & EXIT in Exit menu.

Please update the motherboard chipset with the latest patch. 2.3. Installing Software

STEP1 Turn on the computer, Wait for the startup sequence to finish.

STEP2 Please insert the installation CD into the CD/DVD-ROM drive and run. When Installer program start, Press “INSTALL NOW”.

You can also download the latest driver from www.auzentech.com, and run “setup,exe”. (Driver folder > Audio folder > Setup folder > “Setup.exe”)

STEP3. Below is the first screen during the install process. Please click “Yes” to finish steps.

STEP4. You can select “Custom Installation”, and choose the software that you want to install.

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STEP5. You can see what the programs will be installed on the next page.

STEP6. The window message appears during install process like the image below, please click “Install” button.

The message may be different according to the O/S.

STEP7. Please click “Yes” to reboot the PC.

STEP8. The Driver and software installation will be completed after rebooting. You will see that

programs are listed on the “Start” > “All programs”.

2.4. Basic Setup STEP1. Set the Windows default Sound device to X-Fi Bravura 7.1 Speakers or Headphone. STEP2. Launch X-Fi Bravura 7.1 Console by clicking : Start>All Program > Auzentech > X-Fi Bravura 7.1 > Console Launcher.

STEP3. Press “Auto Detect…” Button in Speakers tab. STEP4. Select your preferred audio settings in EAX Effects, SMSS-3D, Crystalizer, EQ, Mixer and Jacks tab

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3. Connections 3.1. Connecting Speakers

Connection to Analog 2/2.1/4/5.1/7.1 channel Active Speaker System

Speakers Connection Table

Speakers Configuration

Front Left

Front Right

Rear Left

Rear Right

Center Sub

Woofer Side/Back

Left Side/Back

Right

2.0

2.1

4.0

4.1

5.1

7.1

Connection to Stereo/Multichannel Amplifier or AV Receiver

Placing Speakers

Dolby 7.1 Speaker Setup Dolby 5.1 Speaker Setup

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DTS 7.1 Speaker Setup

3.2. Connecting Headphone Includes an independent Headphone amp and can activate an impedance 16Ω ~ 600Ω headphone or earphone. Also, can be used, when configuring a Stereo system, not using the Analog I/O cable, as an Front Line Output.

Auzen X -Fi™ BRAVURA 7.1 uses 6.35mm (1/4 inch) stereo phone jacks. Use a converter to change 3.5mm (1/8 inch) stereo jack into 6.35mm stereo jack. If you connect a Passive Speaker (with lower than 16Ω) to this Headphone output, it can cause this audio card to not function correctly

3.3. Connecting Microphone, Line In Connection to the Balanced Microphone

It is possible to connect Balanced dynamic MIC or Powered Balanced condenser MIC. Most MIC cable will use 1/4” Phone jack, and thus will need a convertor to be able to use these MIC.

Connection to a Multimedia Microphone

When in ‘STEREO’ Mode, it is possible to use Mono Multimedia Condenser microphone and Multimedia Stereo microphone. The Left and Right channel sound will be mixed when input.

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Connecting a CD/DVD Player or MP3 Player

3.4. Connecting Digital Device Connect to external DAC, AV Receiver, and Decoder through optical cable with TOSLINK adaptor. You can connect a 75Ω coaxial cable for digital device connection. Plug RCA connector to ‘DIGITAL OUT’ combo jack and connect other end into your external digital audio device.

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4. Console Launcher

All images are captured in WINDOWS® 7. There are some differences according to your Operating system.

Please refer to the help menu (click or icon, upper-right side of the console) for detailed information. 4.1. Entertainment Mode

Optimize the quality of your Home Theater system for movie soundtrack and music playback based on the Entertainment Mode.

Adjust speaker master volume.

Adjust Headphone volume.

Adjust monitor mixer settings.

Configure playback settings for your speakers or headphones.

Adjust equalizer settings.

Enable environment effects.

Enable multichannel upmixing.

Enable virtual surround sound.

Speakers You can adjust speaker mode,

channel, noise test and Base management for your speaker configurat-ion in this menu. In the Base management menu, you can set the low frequency as you want. If you click the “Auto Detect…” button, the speaker environment is changed according to the speaker system connected to speaker output jack. Please note that the channel settings in Windows® Vista can be set in Windows Audio Console, not in the X-Fi Audio Console. (Right click the speaker icon at the system tray, Select playback device, “Speakers”, Speaker Configures)

Bass Boost in Stereo speaker mode Bass Redirection in Multichannel speaker mode

Please disable the “Full-range speakers” before setting the Base management in Windows VISTA/7. (Right click the speaker icon at the system tray, Playback device > Speaker Configures - Click “Next”, disable the “Full-range speakers”)

Headphone This menu includes the “Bass Settings…” feature.

Front Headphone Jack If you connect the headphone to the Front headphone jack, the rear headphones was muted. Unplug you headphone and sound will be output through the rear headphone again.

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EAX Effect EAX Effect provides eight surround effect presets to realize the sound

space virtually. You can also adjust the amount of effect to create your preferred sound

CMSS-3D CMSS-3D technology expands your stereo MP3s and digital

movies into surround sound over multichannel speakers, stereo speakers or even headphones. Voices are centered in front of you and ambient sounds move around you.

X-Fi Crystalizer X-Fi Crystalizer technology restores the detail and vibrancy to your

compressed music and movies. All the highs and lows are intelligently enhanced so you'll hear everything in crystal clarity

EQ (10-Band Graphic Equalizer) EQ helps you adjust the frequency between 31Hz ~ 16kHz.

Ten optimized presets and user presets are available.

Mixer Mixer helps you adjust the recording volume.

To avoid the unnecessary input signal that may cause the noise issue, please activate only the device that you are using; mute all other devices while that are not used.

Jacks This menu provides FlexiJack Mode selection and speaker jack

dete-ction status. Your audio device may have a FlexiJack(LINE/MIC IN jack, Blue color) that supports Line input, Microphone and Microphone with boost. If so, you can change the FlexiJack mode according to your needs.

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5. Application Software

Alchemy driver for Windows VISTA & Windows 7

The ALchemy program is for Windows Vista only. ALchemy activates OpenAL and enables Hardwar acceleration & EAX ADVANCED 5.0 on Windows Vista systems.

Supports EAX ADVANCED 5.0 Supports Hardware Acceleration

1. Box to display the list of games detected from the PC. 2. Box to display the list of the games selected to adopt OpenAL from box ‘1’ 3. Button to transfer the game you selected from list ‘1’ to list ‘2’. 4. Button to revoke your selection. 5. Button to change the settings on the game. 6. Button to manually search for games that are not detected automatically. 7. Button to return all settings to default. 8. Button to check for updates available online

Directions The ALchemy program detects games in your PC. The games are listed in box 8 You can select one of the games and click button : to adopt OpenAL. The game title will be transferred into the box . The ALchemy application is now enabled for that game. If you want to revoke ALchemy, select the game in box 9 Click button . ; Your settings will remain even after you reboot the computer.

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7. Technical Support

7.1. Troubleshooting and FAQ Q. After installing, why doesn't Windows detect the sound card? A. Confirm that the sound card is inserted firmly into the PCI slot. If you still have a problem, insert it into another PCI slot. Q. Why is there a popping noise during playback? A. Disable the onboard audio device (in the CMOS menu) and update the motherboard chipset driver. Also try inserting the sound card into another slot to for a secure IRQ resource. Q. Why is there no sound from some channels? A. Check the connections and cable. Refer to user’s manual for connection information. Make certain that the channel configuration is correct. Q. Why doesn't the Pass-Thtrough function work when playing a movie through digital output(S/PDIF)? A. In your player software, select the function "Use S/PDIF output" or "Use a decoder" and set the sampling rate to 48 kHz in configuration menu. Note that you have to turn off the encoding feature(DDL or DTS) when you set the output to Pass-through mode. Q. Why is there no sound recorded through my microphone? A. Select MIC as recording device on the mixer and adjust the recording level. You can amplify input gain by 20 dB with the boost option. Q. How can I change the speaker channel in Windows Vista? A. You can set the channel in the Windows Audio Console. Right click the speaker icon at the system tray, select Playback device, right click the ‘Speakers’, select Speaker Configure, select the channel, and click ‘Next’ button. Q. Why is the sound in each channel not accurate when watching movies in 5.1 channels? A. You should set the output channel to 5.1 channels or 3/2+LFE in the configuration menu of your multimedia player. Q. Why is there too much surround or 3D effect when playing music? A. EAX effect can cause this problem. Deselect the check box "Using EAX effect" on the console. Or adjust the amount of effect to reduce the 3D effect. Q. Why do I only hear music on the front speakers when I activate the CMSS-3D function to listen to music with 5.1 channel? A. Activate the function, CMSS-3D and select "Stereo Extend." Then set the stereo envelopment fader to center. Stereo Envelopment helps you set up the listener’s position. Q. Why does the volume seem irregular and the audio noisy when listening to music and watching movies? A. When MP3 or multimedia files are made, audio volume is often set overly high. You may need to adjust the master/wave volume and use the SVM function to normalize the volume. Q. Why are volume and settings values different on each console mode?

A. Game, Entertainment, and Audio Creation modes have independent settings to optimize their functions. Q. When I play music, why does it come out from all channels (5.1 or 7.1 speakers)? A. Check whether the CMSS-3D function is activated. If so, deselect the CMSS-3D check box on the console. Q. How do I change the OPAMP? A. You can change the OPAMP for the Front channel. Pull out the existing OPAMP and insert the OPAMP you want to use into the socket. Please check the orientation before inserting.

7.2. Technical Support

Please visit the following links for information related to Technical Support, Warranty, Audio Tips

and additional FAQ:

Technical Support Services http://www.auzentech.com/support

Warranty http://www.auzentech.com/warranty

FAQ http://www.auzentech.com/FAQ

Audio Tips http://www.auzentech.com/tips