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5.1 Sound Card
RF-51SDCD
User Guide
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RF-51SDCD_09-0960 V3 ENG.fm Page 2 Friday, October 30, 2009 7:05 AM Rocketfish RF-51SDCD 5.1 Sound Card Contents Introduction........................................................................................2 Sound card components................................................................3 Setting up the sound card.............................................................4 Connecting the speakers ...............................................................7 Connecting periphe
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RF-51SDCD_09-0960 V3 ENG.fm Page 3 Friday, October 30, 2009 7:05 AM • 600 MB of free hard disk space • Available PCI 2.1 or higher compliant slot • Amplified speakers (available separately) • CD/DVD-ROM drive required for software installation Sound card components 1 2 3 4 5 Item Description Function 1 Optical S/PDIF Out jack Connects to recording devices with optical connectors (for example, digital audio tape recorders, minidisc recorders, or external hard disk recorders). 2 Line In/Mic In
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RF-51SDCD_09-0960 V3 ENG.fm Page 4 Friday, October 30, 2009 7:05 AM Setting up the sound card Installing the sound card To make sure you install your sound card correctly, check your motherboard manual. To install your sound card: 1 Turn off your computer, then unplug the power cord from your power supply. 2 Open your computer case following the directions provided in your case manual. 3 Find an open PCI slot and remove the slot cover for that slot from the back of your computer. 4 Insert
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RF-51SDCD_09-0960 V3 ENG.fm Page 5 Friday, October 30, 2009 7:05 AM Reinstalling drivers and applications You may need to reinstall some or all of the audio applications and device drivers to correct problems, change configurations, or upgrade outdated drivers or applications. To reinstall drivers and applications in Windows 7 or Windows Vista: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Uninstall a program. 2 Select your audio card's entry. 3 Click Uninstall/Change. 4 In the InstallShield Wizard
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RF-51SDCD_09-0960 V3 ENG.fm Page 6 Friday, October 30, 2009 7:05 AM Uninstalling drivers and applications in Windows 7 or Windows Vista: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Uninstall a program. 2 Select your audio card's entry. 3 Click Uninstall/Change. 4 To remove all drivers and applications; In the InstallShield Wizard dialog box, select the Remove All option, then click Yes. - OR - To remove selected drivers or applications; In the InstallShield Wizard dialog box, click Remove, then selec
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RF-51SDCD_09-0960 V3 ENG.fm Page 7 Friday, October 30, 2009 7:05 AM Installing selected drivers or applications Installing selected drivers or applications in Windows 7 or Windows Vista: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Uninstall a program. 2 Select your audio card's entry. 3 Click Uninstall/Change. 4 In the InstallShield Wizard dialog box, select the Add option to add new software components to your existing installation. If prompted, insert the Installation CD into your CD/DVD drive, the
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RF-51SDCD_09-0960 V3 ENG.fm Page 8 Friday, October 30, 2009 7:05 AM Connecting analog speakers You can connect analog speaker systems for up to 5.1 channels. For more information on the appropriate jacks and cables to use for your speaker system, refer to the following speaker configurations. 2.1 channel analog speakers OPTICAL 2 1 3 # Jack, connector, or cable 1Line Out 1 jack 2 2-channel audio cable 3 Speaker system audio input jack Note: You can use the speaker cables that were bundled
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RF-51SDCD_09-0960 V3 ENG.fm Page 9 Friday, October 30, 2009 7:05 AM 4.1 channel analog speakers OPTICAL 3 1 2 4 # Jack, connector, or cable 1Line Out 1 jack 2 Line Out 2 jack 34-channel audio cable 4 Speaker system audio input jacks (front and rear) Note: You can use the speaker cables that were bundled with your speakers. RF-51SDCD 9
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RF-51SDCD_09-0960 V3 ENG.fm Page 10 Friday, October 30, 2009 7:05 AM 5.1 channel analog speakers OPTICAL 4 1 2 3 5 # Jack, connector, or cable 1Line Out 1 jack 2 Line Out 2 jack 3Line Out 3 jack 4 5.1-channel audio cable 5 Speaker system audio input jacks (front, rear, and center/subwoofer) Note: You can use the speaker cables that were bundled with your speakers. 10
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RF-51SDCD_09-0960 V3 ENG.fm Page 11 Friday, October 30, 2009 7:05 AM Connecting digital speakers 2 1 3 optical in digital in # Jack, connector, or cable 1Optical S/PDIF out jack 2 Optical audio cable 3 Speaker system optical audio input jack Note: You can use the speaker cables that were bundled with your speakers. The optical cable is available separately. RF-51SDCD 11
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RF-51SDCD_09-0960 V3 ENG.fm Page 12 Friday, October 30, 2009 7:05 AM Positioning your speakers Good speaker placement can enhance your listening experience, while careless placement can make good audio systems sound bad. For detailed speaker placement tips, refer to your speaker system’s User's Guide. 1 3 2 4 6 5 # Speaker component 1Subwoofer 2 Left front speaker 3 Center speaker 4 Right front speaker 5Right rear speaker 6 Left rear speaker 12
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RF-51SDCD_09-0960 V3 ENG.fm Page 13 Friday, October 30, 2009 7:05 AM Connecting peripherals Your audio card works seamlessly with many external devices. To connect these peripherals, refer to their relevant sections below. Watching DVDs Connecting a multichannel home theater receiver If you have a multichannel home theater or A/V receiver, connect it directly to the audio card's Line Out 1, Line Out 2, and Line Out 3 jacks as shown below. For more information on multichannel home theate
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RF-51SDCD_09-0960 V3 ENG.fm Page 14 Friday, October 30, 2009 7:05 AM Rear 2 3 1 4 # Jack, connector, or cable 1Line out 2 jack 2 3.50 mm (1/8 inch) stereo-to-RCA cable (not provided) 3 Left rear input jack (A/V receiver) 4 Right rear input jack (A/V receiver) 14
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RF-51SDCD_09-0960 V3 ENG.fm Page 15 Friday, October 30, 2009 7:05 AM Center/subwoofer 3 2 4 1 # Jack, connector, or cable 1Line out 3 jack 2 3.50 mm (1/8 inch) stereo-to-RCA cable (not provided) 3 Center input jack (A/V receiver) 4 Subwoofer input jack (A/V receiver) RF-51SDCD 15
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RF-51SDCD_09-0960 V3 ENG.fm Page 16 Friday, October 30, 2009 7:05 AM Creating music Put together your own compositions consisting of audio inputs from an electric guitar, a synthesizer or a microphone. You can also connect a pre-amp FX box for your electric guitar to the Line In/Mic In jack. 1 2 4 3 # Jack, connector, or cable 1 Line in/Mic in jack 2 Microphone 3Pre-amp FX box 4 Electric guitar 16
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RF-51SDCD_09-0960 V3 ENG.fm Page 17 Friday, October 30, 2009 7:05 AM Software suite The following software lets you access the rich features of your audio card. To learn more about each application, refer to its online Help. Depending on the application, you can do this by clicking the question mark on the toolbar of the application, or selecting Help Topics from the Help menu. For Windows 7 or Windows Vista only •Audio Control Panel •Audio Center •Volume Panel For Windows XP only • Devi
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RF-51SDCD_09-0960 V3 ENG.fm Page 18 Friday, October 30, 2009 7:05 AM • Front and rear balance control • Separate bass and treble control EAX Audio Technology • Creative EAX® Audio Technology redefines your gaming and music experience with true-to-life 5.1 audio and different environment settings for realistic and immersive 3D positional audio experience. CMSS • CMSS® upmixes ordinary stereo sources (CDs, VCDs, WAVs, or MP3s) to virtual 5.1 channels Connectivity Audio Inputs • One 3.5
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RF-51SDCD_09-0960 V3 ENG.fm Page 19 Friday, October 30, 2009 7:05 AM Troubleshooting This section provides solutions to problems you may encounter during installation or normal use. Problem Suggestion No sound from the speakers • Make sure that the speakers are connected to your sound card’s output. • Make sure that you have selected the correct speaker configuration in the application. No audio output when playing • Make sure that the speakers’ volume control is set to mid-range. digital
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RF-51SDCD_09-0960 V3 ENG.fm Page 20 Friday, October 30, 2009 7:05 AM Legal notices License and Copyright Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the written permission of Creative Technology Ltd. The Software License
