Manual (English) Version: 6/5/2007
CE Declaration We: 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.
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 ....................................
Dear Customer, In the following Quick Reference Guide, replace “” 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. Line Out 2 (Rear) 3. Line Out 3 (Center / Sub) 4. Digital In 5. Digital Out 4 SoundSystem Aureon 5.
Hardware installation Installing the card Before installing the sound card in your computer, please note the details of your computer's configuration. Also refer to the manual of your computer and other expansion cards for their settings. Please observe the following instructions to ensure a trouble-free installation. If you are still having problems, please call our service hotline. The telephone number and operating hours of the hotline are on the included customer service card.
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. • Touch the metal chassis at the rear of the PC to ground and to discharge static. Now unplug the cord from the AC socket. • Remove the cover from the case of your PC. • Look for a free PCI expansion slot. (To ensure the optimal function of your Aureon 5.
Connecting a speaker system to your Aureon 5.1 PCI sound card You can connect any commercially available active speaker system to your Aureon 5.1 PCI sound card. Ensure that the front port is configured as “Line” using JP1. Below is an illustration of the typical connection for a 6-channel (5.1) speaker system (the required 2x cinch [RCA] to 3.5 mm jack connecting cables are normally included with your speaker system, such as TerraTec HomeArena products).
Installing the drivers on current operating systems The current drivers are intended for the following operating systems: - Windows XP 32 - Windows XP 64 - Windows Vista 32 - Windows Vista 64 Installing the drivers and Control Panel (XP / Vista) After the computer has been restarted, you're logged in as administrator and Windows XP / Vista detects the new hardware using the Add New Hardware Wizard, the following window displays. Windows XP Windows Vista Insert the Aureon 5.
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. This setting defines the number of analog outputs. SoundSystem Aureon 5.
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 You can use this menu to simulate sound effects. Have fun experimenting with different settings! 10 SoundSystem Aureon 5.
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. SoundSystem Aureon 5.
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. 12 SoundSystem Aureon 5.
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. 1. Microphone input Pink 2. Line input Blue 3. Line output 1 (front speakers) / headphone output Green 3. Line output 2 (side/rear speakers) Green 3.
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. 14 SoundSystem Aureon 5.
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. 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.. SoundSystem Aureon 5.
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.. Environment You can use this menu to simulate sound effects. Have fun experimenting with different settings! 16 SoundSystem Aureon 5.
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. SoundSystem Aureon 5.
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. 18 SoundSystem Aureon 5.
THE CLASSIC: Aureon 5.1 PCI Control Panel for Windows XP 32 The classic 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.
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. 20 SoundSystem Aureon 5.
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.
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 function. 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. The digital output can only be enabled in “Stereo Speaker” or “Headphone” mode. Direct Sound Accelerator (Direct Sound Accel.
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. Monitor The signal from the digital output is looped to the analog output here. Validity Detection When this is enabled, a check is made for a valid S/PDIF signal.
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. About This window shows the driver and control panel version installed on your computer. 24 SoundSystem Aureon 5.
FAQ The FAQ about the Aureon 5.1 PCI can also be easily shown via the Autostarter. 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.
