User manual M-AUDIO SONICATHEATER F

[. . . ] Sonica's "driver" software, which includes the SRS TruSurround XT virtual surround sound software, will load during this installation. Your Sonica has a USB connector for a standard USB cable, which is supplied with the unit. You may plug the "computer end" of the cable into your computer's USB port. When you are asked to connect your Sonica during the driver software installation, simply plug the "device end" of the USB cable into your Sonica. The "computer end" and "device end" will be easily identifiable by their size and shape. The New Hardware Wizard will appear, and state that "This wizard helps you install software for: Unknown. " Select, "Install the software automatically (Recommended). " Click "Next. " 4. [. . . ] After the installation the M-Audio Sonica Control Panel icon appears in the System Tray. See section, "Using the SRS TruSurround XT Software" for more information on using this control panel. Windows Me Installation is now complete. 8 Mac OS 9. 2. 2 1. 9. Double click the "M-Audio Sonica Installer. " Click "Continue" at the M-Powered Screen. Read the "Instructions for using M-Audio Sonica. " Click "Continue. " Select your install location, or simply choose the OS 9 boot drive (which is the default). 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. 9 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. To continue, click the lock icon in the lower left corner of the window that states, "Click The Lock To Make Changes. " 6. The next window "Welcomes You. . . " to the installation process. After the computer has restarted, now plug the Sonica into your computer's USB Port. Select the "Sound" preference panel, and click the "Output" tab. 5. 1 Cinema Mode (Windows only): This mode should only be used when the audio from the application or DVD player is providing a 5. 1 channel output to the TruSurround XT software-- that is, when the software can decode the multi-channel audio (this is usually the case only in "advanced" versions of DVD playback software). In the case of a Dolby Digital movie or game, if supported by the DVD or gaming software, you should select "6 Channel" or "5. 1 multi-channel" as the output mode from the application (see section, "Using the Sonica With Your DVD Player"). TruSurround XT will then take this 5. 1 output from the Windows application software and provide an accurate 2-channel surround virtualization. You may adjust the Dialog Enhancement and TruBass settings according to what pleases your ears, or you may leave them as they are. Feel free to experiment with these settings while you are playing a DVD or listening to music. You may turn off these features by clicking the box and unchecking either "Enable Dialog Enhancement" or "Enable TruBass. " The following are descriptions of these additional SRS TruSurround XTTM controls and features: SRS Dialog Enhancement: Playback of dialog often suffers because feature film soundtracks are mixed specifically for cinema playback and are loaded with the latest advancements in special audio effects. When translated over home theater or computer systems, dialog may become unintelligible. This patented SRS algorithm enhances signal clarity to address these problems, thus improving dialog intelligibility from all such source material. TruBass: TruBass is a patented SRS technology that enhances bass performance utilizing proprietary psychoacoustic techniques. These techniques restore the perception of fundamental low frequency tones by dynamically augmenting harmonics, which are more easily reproduced by contemporary loudspeakers. Using TruBass, TruSurround XT takes the bass information contained within the original audio track and helps the speakers or headphones recreate it ­ even if it is below the speaker's low frequency limitations. 15 WOW: WOW is an award winning stereo enhancement technology that significantly improves the performance of stereo (non-surround sound encoded material) signals through any twospeaker system. It extends the sound image in both the horizontal and vertical planes well beyond the speakers themselves. [. . . ] In the event that MIDIMAN receives, from an original purchaser and within the warranty coverage period, written notice of defects in materials or workmanship, MIDIMAN will either replace the product, repair the product, or refund the purchase price at its option. In the event repair is required, shipment to and from MIDIMAN and possible nominal handling charges shall be born by the purchaser. In the event that repair is required, a Return Authorization number must be obtained from MIDIMAN. After this number is obtained, the unit should be shipped back to MIDIMAN in a protective package with a description of the problem and the Return Authorization clearly written on the package. [. . . ]