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1. SKY Control User s Manual 7 Support bd zoe EKES IMPORTANT NOTE Please visit the following website for software update and last minute change to this document http www drivers download com skycontrol Download code DL Code 0010506 DISCLAIMER All contents and specification mentioned in this manual are subject to change without prior notice All brand names and trademarks referenced and mentioned in this manual are property of their respective owners Bonus software bundled in this product are Adware and Spyware free Bonus software were intensively tested to work well with Sky Control on most platforms Bonus software are not covered by the warranty and technical support policy for Sky Control We held no responsibility for any damage to your equipment or information caused by the use of the bonus software In case of a high electrostatic discharge and fast transient disturbance from the power source you may need to reset the device manually by unplugging it from the USB port Wait for few seconds before plugging it to the USB port again ACKNOWLEDGEMENT This product uses the Skype API but is not endorsed or certified by Skype INTRODUCTION Skype is an internet telephone software which provides free PC to PC and low cost PC to Phone service all over the world Skype also provides superior voice quality and advanced peer to peer technology which works with most firewalls without sp2. 34 W x 20 H mm SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS e Pentium I 233MHz or above 128MB system memory e One USB port e Approximately 20MB free hard disk space for Skype and Sky Control Middleware e Internet connection e e MS Windows 2000 or XP Skype for Windows version 1 2 or above Bye INSTALLATION GUIDE Step 1 Hardware Installation e Connect Sky Control to a USB port of your computer e Connect the stereo headset and microphone to Sky Control Windows detects Sky Control and begins driver installation by itself i Found New Hardware x Your new hardware is installed andready to use OSOS soem Step 2 Install Skype Software e Make sure your computer is connected to the internet e If Skype has been installed on your system and you have applied fora Skype account go to Step 4 e Download Skype for Windows on http www skype com e Install and run Skype software Step 3 Apply for Skype User Account and Service e Apply for a Skype user account from the installed Skype software for free PC to PC calling You will also need to buy SkypeOut credit for PC to Phone calling and Skypeln telephone number for Phone to PC calling Visit http www skype com store for details Step 4 Install Sky Control Middleware e Sky Control Middleware is an application software running in background It sends Sky Control s function key commands to Skype and passes Skype status back to the USB audio dev
3. iioo GS Waretie wom Volume About 3 Click on OK pon ca ere OPERATION Function Key Usage UP Scroll up key for contact list selection TAP Toggle Skype tap menu items MINIMIZE Minimize Skype window DOWN Scroll down key for contact list selection HANG UP Hang up or reject calls DIAL ae Call Skype contacts MIC MUTE or answer calls Toggle microphone mute When active the Mic mute VOL DOWN LED will light up Decrease headset speakers volume VOL UP Increase headset speakers volume When Skype is minimized press any key except Minimize Volume and Mute control keys to pop up Skype window Self test using Skype Call Testing Service ziii Fic View Tools Call Help O fom G j 8 Echo123 is a Skype built in service that allows you to test and see if your headset speakers and microphone are working properly Simply type echo123 in the address bar at the bottom of Skype or add it to your contacts Calling echo123 will launch an automated testing robot that allows you to record and playback sound If you re able to hear your own voice then you have configured Skype correctly If you can hear the message but not your own voice then something wrong with your audio settings Please refer to INSTALLATION GUIDE and TROUBLESHOOTING sections or visit http support skype com for help Qe Calv h Echo Sound T
4. Control is connected to the PC Windows may select it as the default audio device for all application software However you may prefer to use the PC sound card or onboard audio device and loud speaker for gaming or listening to music In this case follow the instruction below to change Windows default audio device Sat Program Access and DeFauiks WO windows Catalog Y Windows Update 1 Click on Start menu areas 2 Choose Settings L Documents 3 Click on Control Panel pasan PAD Netvioek Connections O Hip nd sepa ay Printers and Faxes Dn eh Tasos ard ar Meru nx a Me td Ve Ferries Toos Hdb amp J testeras Q Turn Off Computer Bites TE ELA Zeem Pick a category D gt ntch to casae wee a Eomer a Click on Sound Speech Gm 3 and Audio Devices icon oon Date Tie Pa ee figs sete De gt X 2EE FEF Gao Fs F g Joan ll GeO P pet ie Mises san soma debs 1B Je terres intone sce Ox Security Center emnon iem ame B tratase Pick a task Trvdesavars avers we CAERSE Click on Sounds and Audio Devices icon or pick a Control Pan icon jaunts and Aandio Devic i 2j xi Cag 1 Click on Audio tab menu 2 Select default device for sound playback Note that audio device name varies on different platforms therefore the device a name in the red circle shown below Ta Dela cov may be different from yours Sa
5. check the box Ring PC speaker 5 Check the box Enable automating sound device settings adjustment Uncheck it only when automatic setting has problem 6 Click on Save button Step 6 Configure USB Audio Device Settings To obtain optimal sound quality of the microphone attached to Sky Control follow these steps to adjust microphone settings Double click on the Speaker icon on Windows task bar O SI 1 On Volume control panel select Option from pull down menu 2 Select Properties E Mis devica C isdis USD Hesephene Set 1 ve fer o E 1 Set Mixer device to Cre 2 C Media USB Headphone Set us E T or Generic USB Headphone Set x Sham thes laborri vos rr Micaghare 2 Select Recording in Adjust volume for section 3 Click on OK button re 4 Esnal E wa E ON 1 Adjust the volume to Microphone about 70 of full Balance volume xi 2 Uncheck the box Mute i Tate seting can be used to mse fne ocr toyour f Tone Controls 3 Click on Advanced These settings control how the tor of your audio sounds button Bass Ly fi Treble w j t p Other Cantos C Media USB Headphi These settings make other changes ta how yous audia sounds Sae your hardware documentation for datais Uncheck the box 1 AGC _ i CE oe Click on Close button Les ae Step 7 Configure Windows Default Audio Device When Sky
6. ecial configuration Sky Control is a hands free USB audio controller designed for Skype User can play games or listen to music with PC sound card and loud speaker at the same time use Sky Control to make and receive internet phone calls Sky Control supports hands free operation enabling user to talk on phone while using mouse and keyboard with both hands at the same time PACKAGE CONTENTS Please check whether the package contains following items If any item is missing or damaged please contact the retailer as soon as possible e Sky Control unit x 1 e Holders for headset and Sky Control x 1 set e Stereo headset with microphone x 1 e Driver and application software CDROM x 1 e User s Manual x 1 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATION Compliant with USB 2 0 Full Speed 12Mbps specification Bus powered No external power required Designed based on Skype Application Programming Interface API Sky Control Middleware compatible with Skype for Windows version 1 2 or above USB audio function compatible with Windows 98se 98ME 2000 XP Mac OS9 OS X Audio driver installation by user is not required Six function keys dedicated for Skype Up arrow Down arrow Tab Minimize Dial Accept calls Hang up Reject calls Three audio function keys Speaker volume up Speaker volume down Microphone mute LED indicators Data transfer Microphone Mute Audio connectors 3 5mm mono microphone 3 5mm stereo headphone Physical dimension 71 L x
7. er enre 3 Mnmardndiras Select Allow this program to use Skype then click on OK button ee e Quit and then restart Skype Problem When making answering a call voice comes from PC sound card instead of Sky Control Solution There is problem on Skype audio settings Refer to Step 5 Step 6 on section INSTALLATION GUIDE for help Problem want to use PC sound card to play games or listen to music But the sound comes from Sky Control instead of PC sound card Solution There is problem on Windows default audio settings Refer to Step 7 on section INSTALLATION GUIDE for help x10 Printed in China P N MANL UFON1 EN 2
8. est Service exnal23 gt 4 8 BONUS SOFTWARE Xear 3D Sound Driver Xear 3D Sound Technology offers an immersive virtual 5 1 Ch and 7 1 Ch sound field to the users of USB 2 channel audio device such as Sky Control Xear 3D installation package and document are located in this CDROM folder xear3d For future software release visit http www drivers download com xear3d Screen shot Ovtout QA anios vaput GLa Q FAY Ss Dapit rere n SAM SAM is an answering machine software for Skype users When you are away from your PC and there is no one to answer your incoming Skype calls SAM will pick up the call play a greeting message and the all time classic beep so that the calling party will leave a voice recorded message SAM installation package and document are located in this CDROM folder sam SAM website http www freewebs com skypeansweringmachine index htm Screen shot E couf oea oasa TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Function Keys cannot control Skype Solution Follow these steps to make UI sure Skype privacy setting is correct Bl araa Select Tools from Skype pull down Ora menu Click on Options Wir en cam TE P tct cesors 1 Click on Privacy on the ee sord Aerts 2 Then click on Manage other programs access to Skype Click on CMSKYPE EXE then click on Change button korp cut Herry to iv
9. ice At the time of this writing Sky Control Middleware supports Skype version 1 2 and 1 3 Upgrade for future Skype version is available on this website http www drivers download skycontrol com Download Code DL Code 0010506 e If you want to install a downloaded fe L Documents and Settings public Desktop Middlenas ioix copy of Sky Control Middleware Fie Edt vew Favontes Tools Hsp decompress the ZIP file to a Qar O P pH h rodes E temporary folder on your hard disk Adress D acon ars and Satcngsipble Descent Mibibeweralshype enl EJ s If you install from the CDROM A C B B open Windows Explorer and change Cm ebup di Autorunico ALTORLNJNF datal cab detal hdr data2 rab to the CDROM folder skycontrol The install package contains several files Double click on the Setup icon Setup exe or Setup to being install e a e engineaz cab layeut bin x 8 Another program wants to use Skype Follow the installer s instruction step by step Then start up Sky Control Middleware If Skype is running it will display the following dialog box asking you for permission to let Sky Control Middleware access Skype Select Allow this program to use Skype and then click on OK button Anathe programs trying to arzess Syne THs ran be a potent d socurty risk Wihat would you ike to do allow this program to use Skype but ash agair ir the future De not allow th
10. s program to use Skype vhat dass ths maan Installation completed If Skype is running and connected to the internet the Sky Control ETET paa Middleware icon on Windows task bar Luar t w IOD 445mm is in green color It turns to grey color if Skype is offline or not running To stop Sky Control Middleware B Siroo certrel right click on the task bar icon and select Exit Skype Contacts 0 2 puaran e Skype also indicates with the following icon if an external program such as Sky Control Middleware connects with Skype through Skype API e Run Setup exe again if you want to upgrade repair or remove Sky Control Middleware 4 Step 5 Configure Skype Audio Setting Import Contacts a AE iN EN To configure Skype to use Sky Control as 3 S l the audio device follow these steps eee h Select Tools from Skype D hrpe EEA pull down menu Click on Options Chea Coll List Select Language Edit Skype Language Fie Export Contacts to vCard Ale Import Contacts From vcard Ale Goto My Account Page Share Skype a No new ev z ey amp Jv E ire 2 265 178 Users Onine 1 Click on Sound Devices category on the left 2 Select C Media USB Headphone Set or Generic USB Headphone Set for Audio In and Audio Out 3 Select PC sound card or onboard audio device for Ringing 4 If onboard audio device is not available for ringing
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