RocketFish RF-51SDCD User's Guide

5.1 Sound CardRF-51SDCDUser GuideRF-51SDCD_09-0960 V3 ENG.fm Page 1 Friday, October 30, 2009 7:05 AM

105.1 channel analog speakersNote: You can use the speaker cables that were bundled with your speakers.# Jack, connector, or cable1Line Out 1 jack2 Li

11RF-51SDCDConnecting digital speakersNote: You can use the speaker cables that were bundled with your speakers. The optical cable is available separa

12Positioning your speakers Good speaker placement can enhance your listening experience, while careless placement can make good audio systems sound b

13RF-51SDCDConnecting peripheralsYour audio card works seamlessly with many external devices. To connect these peripherals, refer to their relevant se

14Rear# Jack, connector, or cable1Line out 2 jack2 3.50 mm (1/8 inch) stereo-to-RCA cable (not provided)3 Left rear input jack (A/V receiver)4 Right r

15RF-51SDCDCenter/subwoofer # Jack, connector, or cable1Line out 3 jack2 3.50 mm (1/8 inch) stereo-to-RCA cable (not provided)3 Center input jack (A/V

16Creating musicPut together your own compositions consisting of audio inputs from an electric guitar, a synthesizer or a microphone. You can also con

17RF-51SDCDSoftware suiteThe following software lets you access the rich features of your audio card.To learn more about each application, refer to it

18• Front and rear balance control• Separate bass and treble controlEAX Audio Technology • Creative EAX® Audio Technology redefines your gaming and mu

19RF-51SDCDTroubleshooting This section provides solutions to problems you may encounter during installation or normal use.Problem SuggestionNo sound

2Rocketfish RF-51SDCD5.1 Sound CardContentsIntroduction...2Sound

20Legal noticesLicense and Copyright Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part

21RF-51SDCDCopyright© 2010 Rocketfish. Rocketfish and the Rocketfish logo are trademarks of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. Other brands and produc

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23RF-51SDCDOne-Year Limited WarrantyRocketfish Products (“Rocketfish”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new RF-51SDCD (“Product”), that

24• Damage due to acts of God, such as lightning strikes• Accident• Misuse•Abuse•Negligence• Commercial use• Modification of any part of the Product,

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3RF-51SDCD• 600 MB of free hard disk space• Available PCI 2.1 or higher compliant slot• Amplified speakers (available separately)• CD/DVD-ROM drive re

4Setting up the sound cardInstalling the sound cardTo make sure you install your sound card correctly, check your motherboard manual.To install your s

5RF-51SDCDReinstalling drivers and applications You may need to reinstall some or all of the audio applications and device drivers to correct problems

6Uninstalling drivers and applications in Windows 7 or Windows Vista:1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Uninstall a program.2 Select your audio card&a

7RF-51SDCDInstalling selected drivers or applicationsInstalling selected drivers or applications in Windows 7 or Windows Vista:1 Click Start, Control

8Connecting analog speakersYou can connect analog speaker systems for up to 5.1 channels. For more information on the appropriate jacks and cables to

9RF-51SDCD4.1 channel analog speakersNote: You can use the speaker cables that were bundled with your speakers.# Jack, connector, or cable1Line Out 1