SHARKOON RTX PC Case Manual
- June 7, 2024
- sharkoon
Table of Contents
Installation of the Software (only Windows PC)
- Load the 7.1 Sound Extension Software from our website www.sharkoon.com.
- Start the application “7.1 Sound Extension Setup“.
- Follow the instructions on the installation wizard.
- Once complete, click “Finish”.
Software
The software allows:
- Creating, saving, and loading four individual equalizer sets
- Use of four preset effects
- Microphone boost settings
- Virtual 7.1 sound configuration
Note:
Right-click on the 7.1 Sound Extension taskbar icon to change the language
under the “Language” option. Likewise, select “Skins” to change the 7.1 Sound
Extension frame around the menu to either light or dark. The changes take
effect immediately. A restart or reinstallation of the software is not
necessary.
Open the software by double-clicking on the 7.1 Sound Extension icon on the
taskbar.
A. Save, Load, About
B. Device Active/Deactivated
C. EQ (on/off)
D. 3D (on/off)| E. Reset
F. Profile 1 – 4
G. Virtual 7.1
H. Microphone| I. Effect
J. EQ
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A.Save, Load, About
“Save” allows the current file configuration to be stored on the hard drive.
“Open” allows a file to be loaded. All four profiles are saved as well as the
selected effects, microphone setting, and the 7.1 settings.
To save a configuration file, proceed as follows:
- Click on “Save”. A new window will appear
- Select the desired location and enter a file name
- Click “Save”. The file has now been created
To load a configuration file, proceed as
follows:
- Click on “Load”. A new window will appear
- Select the desired file and then click “Open”
- The configuration has now been loaded
Through these steps, multiple configurations can be saved and loaded. The box “About” displays the program version.
B. Device Active/Deactivated
At this point, the 7.1 Sound Extension status is displayed. If “Device
Deactivated” appears in red text, the X-Rest 7.1 is not detected. In this
situation, please check the USB connection on your motherboard. “Device
Active” in the green text means that the device is found and is now ready for
use.
C. EQ (on/off)
Click here to turn the equalizer on/off. When the equalizer is active, the
field is highlighted in blue.
D .3D (on/off)
Click here to turn the 3D effect on/off. When 3D is active, the field is
highlighted in blue.
E. Reset
Click here to reset the equalizer within the currently selected profile back
to the default setting.
F. Profiles 1 – 4
Select the desired profile here. Changes always affect the currently selected
profile.
Adjust the sound by using the 5-band equalizer. To do this, using your mouse,
move the slider either up or down. The following frequencies are available:
60, 300, 1200, 3600, and 12000 Hz.
G. Virtual 7.1
Under “Virtual 7.1” each of the eight virtual speakers can be individually
repositioned. To do so, click on the desired speaker and then drag it into
position. To test the room effect, rotate the selected configuration either
clockwise or counterclockwise. To do this, click on the corresponding arrow
above the graph. Music or sound effects played are adjusted based on where the
speakers were placed. Click “Reset” to restore back to the default
configuration.
H. Microphone
Within the “Mic” menu, adjust the microphone sensitivity by increments up to
100. The “Boost” function amplifies the signal. Click“Mute” to mute the
microphone.
I. Effect
Adjust the sound for the four preset effects here.
Possible settings are:
- No Effect
- Theater
- Bathroom
- Living Room
- Corridor
J. EQ
Clicking on this field to launch the “Equalizer” menu.
FAQ
The volume is too low
If the volume is too low, please check the overall volume of your operating
system and set it to maximum volume.
The microphone is too quiet
Double-click on the 7.1 Sound Extension icon on the taskbar to launch the
software. Click on “Mic” and then, using your mouse, maneuver the slider until
the desired microphone volume is reached. The boost function can also be
activated.
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