ICUSBAUDIO7D optical out does not power on

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Just got the ICUSBAUDIO7D and connected to my PC and the SPDIF out does not turn on. In the sound setting SPDIF out shows disconnected. Installed drivers from the website and made sure all connections are secure. Just for fun I decided to connect the unit to a USB port on the back of my TV and the SPDIF out turned on. Does this unit need more power then the PC USB 3.1 port can provide?

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Hello @nukem

We are sorry to hear that you experienced difficulty with our ICUSBAUDIO7D.

Can you confirm what OS is running on the computer? In the meantime, can you try the steps listed below:

  1. Connect the Audio Adapter to a USB port on the computer.
  2. In Windows, set the Default Playback Device to USB Sound Device.
  3. Launch the Xear Audio Center application using the shortcut on the Desktop.
  4. In the left column, right-click on Speakers and select Speaker Settings. See Figure below:
    Note: Any further changes will require right-clicking on the current Output Device.
  5. In the drop-down list, choose between: SPDIF Out, Speaker, or HeadPhone.
    Note: Changing the audio output will take a few seconds. The icon for the active output device will become highlighted.

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Thank you in advance, and we look forward to hearing from you!

Atha T

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I don’t recall seeing that specific image. But I ended up returning it. My Mother board supports a SPDIF bracket option. So I am going that route instead.

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Hello @nukem

Sorry about that troubles there! If anything else ever comes up, feel free to connect with us.

Atha T

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La salida de centro no tiene salida de audio

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Hello @wilian and thank you for your interest in our Community.

To have Audio over center, you’ll want to make sure that the following points are verified:

  • Please make sure that your sound system supports analogue surround and is set for 5.1 Surround (and not Stereo, Matrix or other modes).
  • Please make sure to be using all 3 cables in their proper ports between the ICUSBAUDIO7D and your sound system.
  • Please make sure that 5.1 Surround is selected in our Cmedia application and that it is under Speakers, and not SPDIF Out.

From there, you can simply use Cmedia to test, or (recommended) use the Windows Sound Settings properties, select 5.1 Surround and then use the TEST button to ensure that all speakers are sounding as they should. For more information on how to setup Surround, feel free to consult with my other guide here and follow the steps for Analogue Surround (5.1 or 7.1).

Please let us know how it goes and have a great day!

Hola @wilian y gracias por tu interés en nuestra Comunidad.

Para que el audio esté centrado, asegúrate de verificar los siguientes puntos:

  • Asegúrate de que tu sistema de sonido admita sonido envolvente analógico y esté configurado para sonido envolvente 5.1 (y no estéreo, matriz u otros modos).
  • Asegúrate de utilizar los 3 cables en los puertos adecuados entre ICUSBAUDIO7D y tu sistema de sonido.
  • Asegúrate de que esté seleccionado el sonido envolvente 5.1 en nuestra aplicación Cmedia y que esté en Altavoces, y no en Salida SPDIF.

A partir de ahí, puedes simplemente utilizar Cmedia para probar o (recomendado) utilizar las propiedades de Configuración de sonido de Windows, seleccionar Sonido envolvente 5.1 y luego utilizar el botón PROBAR para asegurarte de que todos los altavoces suenen como deberían. Para obtener más información sobre cómo configurar el sonido envolvente, no dude en consultar mi otra guía aquí y seguir los pasos para Surround analógico (5.1 o 7.1).

¡Cuéntenos cómo le va y que tenga un buen día!

Emmanuel B.