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RF-71SDCD

• S/PDIF output at selectable sampling rate of 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz. 

• S/PDIF output not available during playback of protected digital audio 

content authored with DRM (Digital Rights Management) technology.

Flexible Mixer Control 

• Selectable input source or mixing of various audio sources for recording 

• Adjustable master volume control 

• Independent control

EAX Audio Technology 

• Creative EAX® Audio Technology redefines your gaming and music 

experience with true-to-life 7.1 audio and different environment settings 
for realistic and immersive 3D positional audio experience.

X-Fi CMSS 3D

• X-Fi CMSS®-3D Surround: Upmixes stereo sources to 4, 5.1, or 7.1 

channels 

• X-Fi CMSS-3D Headphone: Provides a multichannel playback experience 

over headphones for all types of content 

• X-Fi CMSS-3D Virtual: Provides a multichannel playback experience over 

two loudspeakers for all types of content

Connectivity 

Audio Inputs 

• One 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo jack for analog Line In or Microphone In

Audio Outputs 

• One Optical S/PDIF connector for digital output 

• Three 3.5mm (1/8") stereo Line Out jacks for analog output:

• Front left/Front right

• Rear left/Rear right/Side right

• Center/Subwoofer channel/Side left

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Summary of Contents for RF-71SDC

Page 1: ...7 1 Sound Card RF 71SDCD UserGuide RF 71SDCD_09 0961 V3 ENG fm Page 1 Friday October 30 2009 8 59 AM...

Page 2: ...ity surround audio for your games movies and music than basic motherboard audio Minimum system requirements Intel Pentium 4 1 6 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2000 processor or faster Pentium 4 2 2 GHz AMD Athlon...

Page 3: ...ack Connects to an external microphone for voice input Also connects to analog devices like music synthesizers and other line level sources 3 Line Out 1 jack Connects to front left and front right inp...

Page 4: ...e using the sound card ToinstalltheWindowsdrivers 1 After you have installed your audio card Windows automatically detects your audio card and searches for device drivers 2 Insert the Installation CD...

Page 5: ...ck 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 Repair option 5 If prompted insert the ins...

Page 6: ...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 driv...

Page 7: ...d option to add new software components to your existing installation If prompted insert the Installation CD into your CD DVD drive then click OK 5 Select the application or driver check box then clic...

Page 8: ...m to identify similar input connectors The cables shown here are available separately Connecting analog speakers You can connect analog speaker systems for up to 7 1 channels For more information on t...

Page 9: ...can use the speaker cables that were bundled with your speakers Jack connector or cable 1 Line Out 1 jack 2 2 channel audio cable 3 Speaker system audio input jack O P T I C A L 2 1 3 RF 71SDCD_09 096...

Page 10: ...les that were bundled with your speakers Jack connector or cable 1 Line Out 1 jack 2 Line Out 2 jack 3 4 channel audio cable 4 Speaker system audio input jacks front and rear O P T I C A L 1 2 3 4 RF...

Page 11: ...speakers Optical cable is available separately Jack connector or cable 1 Line Out 1 jack 2 Line Out 2 jack 3 Line Out 3 jack 4 5 1 channel audio cable 5 Speakersystemaudioinputjacks front rear and cen...

Page 12: ...undled with your speakers Jack connector or cable 1 Line Out 1 jack 2 Line Out 2 jack 3 Line Out 3 jack 4 7 1 channel audio cable 5 Speaker system audio input jacks front rear side and center subwoofe...

Page 13: ...ement 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 Jack connecto...

Page 14: ...eakers Speaker component 1 Subwoofer 2 Left front speaker 3 Center speaker 4 Right front speaker 5 Right rear speaker 6 Left rear speaker 1 2 3 4 5 6 RF 71SDCD_09 0961 V3 ENG fm Page 14 Friday October...

Page 15: ...connect these peripherals refer to their relevant sections below Speaker component 1 Subwoofer 2 Left front speaker 3 Center speaker 4 Right front speaker 5 Right side speaker 6 Right rear speaker 7 L...

Page 16: ...hown below For more information on multichannel home theater receiver speaker connections consult the User s Guide of your multichannel home theater receiver Front Jack connector or cable 1 Line out 1...

Page 17: ...t rear input jack A V receiver 2 Right rear input jack A V receiver 3 Right side input jack A V receiver 4 3 50 mm 1 8 inch stereo to RCA cable not provided 5 Line out 2 jack 5 1 2 4 3 RF 71SDCD_09 09...

Page 18: ...Center input jack A V receiver 2 Subwoofer input jack A V receiver 3 Left side input jack A V receiver 4 3 50 mm 1 8 inch stereo to RCA cable not provided 5 Line out 3 jack 5 3 4 2 1 RF 71SDCD_09 096...

Page 19: ...ctric 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 Jack connector or cable 1 Line in Mic in jack 2 Microphone 3 Pre am...

Page 20: ...party applications Some applications are available for certain operating systems only Specifications Rocketfish 7 1 Audio Card PCI Specification Version 2 1 compliant Professional quality digital mixi...

Page 21: ...ealistic and immersive 3D positional audio experience X Fi CMSS 3D X Fi CMSS 3D Surround Upmixes stereo sources to 4 5 1 or 7 1 channels X Fi CMSS 3D Headphone Provides a multichannel playback experie...

Page 22: ...ight channel Microphone 4 PRESENCE ActivelowsignalthatsignalsBIOSthat anIntelHDAudio dongle is connected to the analog header PRESENCE 0 when an Intel HD Audio dongle is connected 5 PORT 2R Analog Por...

Page 23: ...drives icon Your computer drives appear Right click the disk drive icon A menu appears Click Properties In the Digital CD Playback box of the next dialog box click the Enable digital CD audio for this...

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