F. A.Q. - Frequently Asked Questions

Product | Aureon 5.1 USB
Last Update | 03.02.2004
Version | 1.0
Questions and Answers | 9

Please ensure that you are using the latest driver versions. You can obtain the latest drivers from our webpage.

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An Overview of the Questions...

Question 1:
Why is it necessary to switch between Games and DVD when installing the Control Panel?
Question 2:
What do the modes Games and DVD mean?

Question 3:
Why doesn't Dolby Digital or DTS work with my software DVD player?
Question 4:
Which sampling rate does the Aureon 5.1 USB optical In/Output use?
Question 5:
Where can I get an ASIO driver for the Aureon USB?
Question 6:
What are the system requirements for the Aureon 5.1 USB?
Question 7:
Can I connect or disconnect the Aureon 5.1 USB while the operating system is running?
Question 8:
How can I record over the front channels using Traktor DJ while using the rear channels to hear what is playing?

Question 1:
Why is it necessary to switch between Games and DVD when installing the Control Panel?

Answer 1:
This is due to a restriction in the current Sensaura support (Control Panel Version 1.0.3.16). As soon as a new version becomes available it will be posted for download on our website. The new version will not require this switch.

y

Question 2:
What do the modes Games and DVD mean?

Answer 2:
The default Control Panel installation activates the Sensaura Games mode. This setting does not support AC3 over the digital output. This mode can be used for everything else.
The DVD mode activates the AC3 digital output feature.

y

Question 3:
Why doesn't Dolby Digital or DTS work with my software DVD player?

Answer 3:
AC3 passthrough is not normally supported over USB. A special player version is required. The Aureon 5.1 USB comes with a player version capable of AC3 passthrough. Other software manufacturers may offer an update that supports DolbyDigital / DTS signal passthrough over USB.

y

Question 4:
Which sampling rate does the Aureon 5.1 USB optical In/Output use?

Answer 4:
The optical In/Output can only be used with devices that support 48 khz.

y

Question 5:
Where can I get an ASIO driver for the Aureon USB?

Answer 5:
The company Propagamma will soon be offering an ASIO driver for the Aureon 5.1 USB. More Info can be obtained from the following website:
http://www.usb-audio.de

y

Question 6:
What are the system requirements for the Aureon 5.1 USB?

Answer 6:

- Windows 2000 or XP
- 1 free USB port
- 600 MHz Pentium 3 or AMD Athlon processor
- 128 MB RAM
- 60 MB free hard disk space (for the driver and the software DVD player)
- SVGA and DirectDraw Overlay capable graphic card (for the software DVD player)

y

Question 7:
Can I connect or disconnect the Aureon 5.1 USB while the operating system is running?

Answer 7:
Yes. USB devices can be connected and removed without the need to reboot the operating system.

y

Question 8:
How can I record over the front channels using Traktor DJ while using the rear channels to hear what is playing?

Answer 8:
Atleast 4 speakers must be activated in the Control Panel in order to steer the signals independently from another.

y

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