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USB Audio Sonica Manual
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version: ASQ-061002
Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
What’s in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Sonica Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Windows: . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Sonica by M-Audio. Sonica is your audio upgrade for any PC or Macintosh computer*, utilizing the convenience of your computer’s USB port—no tools, computer disassembly, or power supply is needed.The Sonica brings you true 24-bit 96kHz audio for the highest quality stereo, virtual surround, and multi-channel surround sound available today. Please take the time to read this User Guide. It will tell you how to install the Sonica on your particular computer
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What’s in the Box? The following items are included with your Sonica: • Sonica audio interface • One (1) standard USB cable • Midiman/M-Audio driver CD (includes driver installation software) •Product manual and warranty card Sonica Features •Portable 24-bit/96kHz audio upgrade for laptops and desktops • Digital connector for surround sound receiver or MiniDisc • Analog connector for powered speakers or stereo receiver • Supports Dolby Digital 5.1 (AC3)®, Dolby Pro Logic®, DTS®, and other encode
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System Requirements Windows: Minimum: • 200 MHz Pentium with MMX • 64 MB RAM • CD-ROM Drive •Available USB 1.1 port • Windows® Me, 2000, or XP Recommended: • 500 mHz Pentium III • 128 MB RAM •DVD-ROM Drive and DVD Player application (For Dolby Digital Playback) •Available USB 1.1 port • Windows® Me, 2000, or XP Apple Macintosh®: Minimum: • G3, G4, iBook, or PowerBook with available built-in USB port • 64 MB RAM • CD-ROM Drive • Mac OS 9.2.2 or later • Mac OS X version 10.1.3 or later Recommended
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A Closer Look... The following is an illustration of your Sonica, with a description of its connectors and components. Please see the section, “Hooking Up Your Sonica,” for more information. 1. USB Connector: Connect the “device end” of the USB cable that came with your Sonica to this USB connector. 2. Power LED:This LED will be lit bright blue when the Sonica receives power from the USB port.This will occur when the Sonica is properly connected to your computer using a standard USB cable (such
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Software Installation Your Sonica comes with software that allows it to communicate with your particular operating system and platform (PC or Mac). Please locate the operating system for your computer in this section and follow those instructions. 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
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6. The Hardware Installation window appears with a warning that the driver has not passed Windows Logo testing. Press the button "Continue Anyway." 7. After the installation, the M-Audio Sonica Control Panel icon appears in the System Tray of your Windows Taskbar. See section,“Using the SRS TruSurround XT Software” for more information on using this control panel. Windows XP Installation is now complete. Windows 2000 1. Place the Sonica Software CD in your CD-ROM Drive. 2. Plug the Sonica into y
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Windows Me 1. Place the Sonica Software CD in your CD-ROM Drive. 2. Plug the Sonica into your computer’s USB port. 3. 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. The New Hardware Wizard will prompt that it has finished installing the software for the “M-Audio Sonica DFU” device. Click "Finish" to continue. 5. The New Hardware Wizard will appear one more time,
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Mac OS 9.2.2 1. Insert Sonica Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. AutoRun will open the CD and allow you to view its contents. 2. Double click the “M-Audio Sonica Installer.” 3. Click "Continue" at the M-Powered Screen. 4. Read the "Instructions for using M-Audio Sonica." Click "Continue." 5. Select your install location, or simply choose the OS 9 boot drive (which is the default). Click "Install" to continue. 6. Installation requires a restart of the computer.Click "Continue" to restart. 7. Th
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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. 2. Double click "M-Audio Sonica Installer.dmg" file. An Icon will appear on your desktop marked "Sonica." 3. Double click the "Sonica" icon on your desktop. 4. Now double click on the "M-Audio Sonica Installer.mpkg." 5. You will need your Administrator Password for the next step. To continue, click the lock icon in the lower left corner of the window that states, “Click The L
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Hooking Up Your Sonica Your Sonica has an 1/8” mini jack.This is an “analog” audio output that you can connect to your powered speakers.You may also connect this output to the stereo analog inputs of a home stereo or surround receiver. The Sonica also has a standard optical connector.This is a “digital” audio output that that will transmit either a stereo digital audio signal or a multi- channel “surround sound” encoded digital audio signal.You may connect the Sonica’s digital output to the digi
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Using Analog Connection: USB Analog Cable Cable Stereo or Surround sonica Receiver Desktop or Laptop Computer Powered Speakers Using Optical Digital Connection: Digital USB Optical Cable Cable Desktop or sonica Laptop Computer Surround Speakers With Optical Digital Input Stereo or Surround Receiver With Optical Digital Input MiniDisc NOTE: For those who have a coaxial digital connector rather than optical connector on your surround receiver or other digital device, you may use the CO2 Coaxial/Op
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Using the Sonica with a Software DVD Player The Sonica will work with any software DVD player.What type of audio signal your DVD player sends to the Sonica depends on the setting in your DVD player software. Generally, your DVD player software will provide a series of audio setup options or preferences.The exact location of these audio options may vary, so check your DVD player’s documentation for more information. It is from these setup options that you will be able to change or direct the audi
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Using the SRS TruSurround XT™ Software TruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multi-channel content over two speakers. TruSurround XT delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system. It is fully compatible with all multi-channel formats up to 6.1 channels.To view your M-Audio Sonica Control Panel and the TruSurround XT settings: In Windows: Following the driver software installation in Windows Me, 2000,
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(Stereo) Cinema Mode: If you are using a DVD software application that only supports a 2-channel output and you wish to play a Dolby Digital or DTS movie (or DTS music CD), then choose this mode.This should also be used for sources that are encoded with Dolby Surround encoding, which is used for almost all 2- channel mix downs of movie content and some games. 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
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WOW: WOW is an award winning stereo enhancement technology that significantly improves the performance of stereo (non-surround sound encoded material) signals through any two- speaker system. It extends the sound image in both the horizontal and vertical planes well beyond the speakers themselves. In addition, WOW incorporates TruBass and SRS Dialog Clarity Enhancement. When TruSurround XT accepts a stereo signal, WOW is enabled for a better listening experience. Finally, you may optimize TruSur
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Sonica and the Windows Sound System The Sonica’s Windows Multimedia drivers will allow you to use the Sonica as your Windows system sound device. If the Sonica is the only audio device installed in your computer, then Windows will “select” it automatically. Otherwise, you may need to tell Windows to use the Sonica. To check your Windows Audio setting and select the Sonica: 1. Go to the Start menu, and then choose Control Panel. 2. Open “Sounds and Audio Devices,” then click the “Audio” tab. 3. U
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Sonica Warranty MIDIMAN/ M-AUDIO warrants this product, under normal use, to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of One (1) Year from date of purchase, so long as: the product is owned by the original purchaser, with proof of purchase from an authorized MIDIMAN dealer and, the product has been registered to the original purchaser, the purchaser having returned to MIDIMAN the completed product warranty card.This warranty explicitly excludes power supplies and included ca
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