M-Audio Revolution 7.1 Specifications

Table of ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Revolution

5. The computer will now need to be shut down to install the Revolution 7.1card. Click “Yes” and then “Exit” to continue shutting your machine down. N

Mac OS 9 Setup1. After installing the Revolution 7.1 PCI card, start your computer and placethe Revolution 7.1 Drivers CD ROM into your computer’s CD

Physical ConnectionsThe rear panel of the Revolution 7.1 has the following jacks:1. Digital Out - The Digital Output jack is a S/PDIF Coaxial output.

Speaker ConnectionsThe rear panel of your Revolution 7.1 has four 1/8” stereo output jacks that connectto powered speakers or the inputs on a surround

Make sure that the speakers that you use near a CRT computer monitor areshielded speakers. If your monitor begins to become discolored in one of theco

Surround® decoder. It will play out of the left, right and subwoofer speakers.4.0 - This signal is the same as 4.1, only without the LFE channel. 4.1

surround. This is the format used by Dolby Digital EX® and DTS ES®.7.1 - This is a further refinement of the 6.1 system described above, where the cen

When you launch the control panel, you will see the QuickSwitch Settings buttons,Current Set speaker pull-down and five tabs.The QuickSwitch Settings

QuickSwitch SettingsAt the top of the Revolution 7.1 Control Panel are five buttons that allow you toquickly change the output settings of your Revolu

Speaker Bass Management - This function enables Bass Management for theRevolution 7.1 control panel. The Revolution 7.1 control panel uses BassManagem

IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Revolution 7.1 by M-Audio. The Revolution 7.1 is anaudio upgrade for any PC or Macintosh computer,* bringing

the Output Mixer, described in the next section.Solo - By pressing this button, you will only send sound to the selected channel.The Solo function is

Level - Move the level fader up or down to change the volume of any of the eightspeaker outputs. For proper DVD playback, each of the surround speaker

SRS Circle Surround II Enable - This control turns on the Circle Surround IIfeature. Circle Surround II is a patented SRS technology that solves the p

Left/Right Input Level - The Input/Other tab controls the input levels andsampling frequency of the Revolution. You don’t need to worry about the sett

Revolution 7.1 ApplicationsNow that we’ve finished connecting speakers and setting levels, you’re probablyinterested in playing with the Revolution 7.

surround sound simulation from stereo speakers. If you have multi-channelspeakers connected, make sure to turn off Circle Surround.Music PlaybackThe R

the Input/Other tab, and changing the level on that screen. If your recordingapplication doesn’t see audio from the Revolution’s inputs, check that pr

Contact informationIf you have any questions, comments or suggestions about this or any M-Audioproduct, we invite you to contact us at:Warranty Inform

Appendix A: Technical SpecificationsHardware Features• 8 Channel Analog Line Outputs (on 4 stereo 1/8" Mini jacks)• S/PDIF Digital Coaxial (RCA)

Appendix B: WinDVD v5 InstallationThe enclosed WinDVD Version5 gives you the multi-channel support needed to playencoded surround sound material such

3System RequirementsWindows® PC:• Requires available PCI card slotMinimum Required - for stereo operation:• Intel Celeron 350MHz or AMD K6II 500MHz• 1

the transport. 4. Select the Audio Output. If you are listening to speakers attached to theRevolution 7.1’s line outputs, then select “Analog.” If you

4Package ContentsYour Revolution 7.1 was carefully packed at the factory, and the shipping cartonwas designed to protect the unit during shipping. Ple

After the PCI installation, you will need to follow the driver software installationinstructions described below.Software InstallationYour Revolution

4. Click “Continue Anyway,” then Click “Next.” 5. The installation program will now shut down your computer to allow youto install your Revolution 7.1

9. Click “Finish” to complete the installation. Windows 2000 Setup1. Place the Revolution 7.1 Software CD in your CD-ROM Drive.2. Launch the Revolutio

5. Click “Next” twice. 6. The installation program will now shut down your computer to allow youto install your Revolution 7.1 card. Click “Exit” to c

Windows ME Setup1. Place the Revolution 7.1 Software CD in your CD-ROM Drive.2. Launch the Revolution 7.1 Installer.exe program.3. The Revolution 7.1