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User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 Revision History Rev 1.1e Date Jun.13.07 Initial PW Note Initial public release
User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 Revision History Rev 1.1e Date Jun.13.07 Initial PW Note Initial public release
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User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 Table of Contents Revision History...2 Table of Contents ...3 List of Figures...4 Introduction ...5 System Requirement ...6 Display Mode ...7 Simple Mode ...7 Full Mode...8 Panel Detail ...9 Top Panel ...9 Bottom Panel...10 Configuration Panels ...11 Speaker Configuration Panel 11 Mixer Configuration Panel 13 Effects Configuration Panel 16 Jack Configuration Panel 18 S/PDIF Configuration Panel 21 System Information Panel 22 Tool Tips ...24 Task Bar ...25 Magic 5.1 ...26
User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 Table of Contents Revision History...2 Table of Contents ...3 List of Figures...4 Introduction ...5 System Requirement ...6 Display Mode ...7 Simple Mode ...7 Full Mode...8 Panel Detail ...9 Top Panel ...9 Bottom Panel...10 Configuration Panels ...11 Speaker Configuration Panel 11 Mixer Configuration Panel 13 Effects Configuration Panel 16 Jack Configuration Panel 18 S/PDIF Configuration Panel 21 System Information Panel 22 Tool Tips ...24 Task Bar ...25 Magic 5.1 ...26
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... Mode Adeck 7 Figure 2 - Headphone Volume Setting in Speaker Control Panel 12 Figure 7 - Back Panel 18 Figure 16 - S/PDIF Configuration Panel - User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 List of Figures Figure 1 - Full Mode Adeck ...8 Figure 3 - Switching to 4 Channel 26 Figure 28 -
... Mode Adeck 7 Figure 2 - Headphone Volume Setting in Speaker Control Panel 12 Figure 7 - Back Panel 18 Figure 16 - S/PDIF Configuration Panel - User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 List of Figures Figure 1 - Full Mode Adeck ...8 Figure 3 - Switching to 4 Channel 26 Figure 28 -
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... jack Function configuration Supports configurations for independent headphone and re-direct headphone Supports set sampling rate of the VIA Audio chip and create powerful customized sound environments. The main features of Adeck include: Supports various sound enhancement settings with the VIA ...HD Audio driver and the VIA HD Audio chip. With the advanced audio control interface, users can make the best use of S/PDIF input/output device Supports hot Keys Supports ...
... jack Function configuration Supports configurations for independent headphone and re-direct headphone Supports set sampling rate of the VIA Audio chip and create powerful customized sound environments. The main features of Adeck include: Supports various sound enhancement settings with the VIA ...HD Audio driver and the VIA HD Audio chip. With the advanced audio control interface, users can make the best use of S/PDIF input/output device Supports hot Keys Supports ...
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Minimum System Requirement Intel Pentium III 1.0GHz or above Minimum of 256MB of RAM Minimum of 10MB of available hard disk space Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1 or above Recommended System Requirement Intel Pentium 4 2.0GHz or above 512MB of RAM or above Microsoft Window XP Professional Service Pack 2 with VIA HD audio driver installed. User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 6 System Requirement Adeck only supports the VIA HD audio chip series with DirectX 9.0C
Minimum System Requirement Intel Pentium III 1.0GHz or above Minimum of 256MB of RAM Minimum of 10MB of available hard disk space Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1 or above Recommended System Requirement Intel Pentium 4 2.0GHz or above 512MB of RAM or above Microsoft Window XP Professional Service Pack 2 with VIA HD audio driver installed. User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 6 System Requirement Adeck only supports the VIA HD audio chip series with DirectX 9.0C
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... click on the lower part of channels, S/PDIF out status or sound effect status, etc. When any of windows desktop. User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 7 Display Mode Simple Mode Once Adeck has been launched, the panel will enter full mode for detailed...: Speaker, Mixer, Effect, Jack, S/PDIF and Info. The basic controls include: master volume and mute. In this mode, the user only has limited control and audio information. To exit Adeck, the user can click on the buttons located on the Power button.
... click on the lower part of channels, S/PDIF out status or sound effect status, etc. When any of windows desktop. User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 7 Display Mode Simple Mode Once Adeck has been launched, the panel will enter full mode for detailed...: Speaker, Mixer, Effect, Jack, S/PDIF and Info. The basic controls include: master volume and mute. In this mode, the user only has limited control and audio information. To exit Adeck, the user can click on the buttons located on the Power button.
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Figure 2 - Depending upon the button that was selected, different panels will be displayed in Full Mode. Full Mode Adeck User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 8 Full Mode In the full mode, the bottom part of Adeck in the expanded portion. Figure 2 shows an example of Adeck expands.
Figure 2 - Depending upon the button that was selected, different panels will be displayed in Full Mode. Full Mode Adeck User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 8 Full Mode In the full mode, the bottom part of Adeck in the expanded portion. Figure 2 shows an example of Adeck expands.
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...except the "Power" button), the bottom panel expands to the right increases the volume. Top Panel Power Equalizer Bass Management User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 9 Panel Detail Adeck consists of buttons. In the simple mode, only the top panel will ...be fully expanded. Volume control: This is shown, that indicates the audio system will be fully shown. Channels Display: On the right of the peak meter, there is a row of two parts; If "Digital PCM"...
...except the "Power" button), the bottom panel expands to the right increases the volume. Top Panel Power Equalizer Bass Management User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 9 Panel Detail Adeck consists of buttons. In the simple mode, only the top panel will ...be fully expanded. Volume control: This is shown, that indicates the audio system will be fully shown. Channels Display: On the right of the peak meter, there is a row of two parts; If "Digital PCM"...
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To test a speaker to receive the same audio signals as the front speakers. System Information Panel: As Figure 21 shows, the user can also configure the headphone to see if it contains the ..., the user can program the hot keys. Additionally, the user can re-task every jack's usage and active jack detection. User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 10 Bottom Panel The Bottom Panel is connected, single-click on the desired speaker. Additionally, the user...
To test a speaker to receive the same audio signals as the front speakers. System Information Panel: As Figure 21 shows, the user can also configure the headphone to see if it contains the ..., the user can program the hot keys. Additionally, the user can re-task every jack's usage and active jack detection. User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 10 Bottom Panel The Bottom Panel is connected, single-click on the desired speaker. Additionally, the user...
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... function is divided into two parts. To control the headphone volume, click on the speaker to hear the test audio clip. User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 11 Configuration Panels Speaker Configuration Panel As Figure 4 shows, the... Speaker Configuration Panel is used to swap the center speaker and LFE speaker audio streams. Speaker Test Speaker Volume Select Channels Center/LFE Swap Test All Speakers Figure 4 - Speaker positions can adjust the volume level ...
... function is divided into two parts. To control the headphone volume, click on the speaker to hear the test audio clip. User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 11 Configuration Panels Speaker Configuration Panel As Figure 4 shows, the... Speaker Configuration Panel is used to swap the center speaker and LFE speaker audio streams. Speaker Test Speaker Volume Select Channels Center/LFE Swap Test All Speakers Figure 4 - Speaker positions can adjust the volume level ...
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Headphone Volume Setting in Figure 6. Click here to return to the speaker volume controls, click on the speaker icon at the bottom-right corner. User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 12 The headphone volume controls are as shown in Speaker Control Panel To switch back to speaker control Headphone Volume Headphone Test Figure 6 -
Headphone Volume Setting in Figure 6. Click here to return to the speaker volume controls, click on the speaker icon at the bottom-right corner. User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 12 The headphone volume controls are as shown in Speaker Control Panel To switch back to speaker control Headphone Volume Headphone Test Figure 6 -
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... out by checking this feature. Each of the playback mixer, there is an analog to line out control check box. User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 13 Mixer Configuration Panel On the Mixer Configuration Panel, there are four mixer devices that can also...
... out by checking this feature. Each of the playback mixer, there is an analog to line out control check box. User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 13 Mixer Configuration Panel On the Mixer Configuration Panel, there are four mixer devices that can also...
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...side of the Recording items has a volume, balance and item select. Please note that there can check this box to show the volume of the audio input. Mixer Configuration Panel - Headphone Each of this feature. On the bottom-right is also a peak meter to enable AEC function. User can ...same way as the "Playback" mixer controls, but it is only visible when the "Independent Headphone" feature is enabled. User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 14 On the Recording Mixer, all possible input devices are Mic 20db boost control and Front ...
...side of the Recording items has a volume, balance and item select. Please note that there can check this box to show the volume of the audio input. Mixer Configuration Panel - Headphone Each of this feature. On the bottom-right is also a peak meter to enable AEC function. User can ...same way as the "Playback" mixer controls, but it is only visible when the "Independent Headphone" feature is enabled. User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 14 On the Recording Mixer, all possible input devices are Mic 20db boost control and Front ...
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Front Microphone User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 15 The "Front Microphone" configuration panel is shown in the figure below contains on mixer control because the front microphone only has one input jack. Mixer Configuration Panel - Figure 10 -
Front Microphone User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 15 The "Front Microphone" configuration panel is shown in the figure below contains on mixer control because the front microphone only has one input jack. Mixer Configuration Panel - Figure 10 -
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... an example of the Equalizer bands will cause the surrounding bands to be deleted from 31Hz to 16kHz. Figure 12 - User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 16 Effects Configuration Panel There are seven preset equalizer settings that can create custom settings and save...
... an example of the Equalizer bands will cause the surrounding bands to be deleted from 31Hz to 16kHz. Figure 12 - User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 16 Effects Configuration Panel There are seven preset equalizer settings that can create custom settings and save...
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...wants to set for front-left speaker and change the "Cutoff Frequency" to the subwoofer. Effects Configuration Panel - User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 17 Figure 14 shows the "Bass Management" features. When the low frequency limit is ...set the low frequency limit for a speaker, any audio signal below the limit will be configured to control the low frequency limits for the speakers. Figure 14 - Bass Management The "Bass Management" feature...
...wants to set for front-left speaker and change the "Cutoff Frequency" to the subwoofer. Effects Configuration Panel - User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 17 Figure 14 shows the "Bass Management" features. When the low frequency limit is ...set the low frequency limit for a speaker, any audio signal below the limit will be configured to control the low frequency limits for the speakers. Figure 14 - Bass Management The "Bass Management" feature...
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...The user should be re-assigned. The "Back Panel" lists all the jacks at the rear of the computer system. User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 18 Jack Configuration Panel The Jack Configuration Controls enable the user to configure all the... audio jacks on the "Default" button. And the "Headphone" and "Front Mic" will be list on "Front Panel". Jack Configuration Panel - Front Panel Control Press...
...The user should be re-assigned. The "Back Panel" lists all the jacks at the rear of the computer system. User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 18 Jack Configuration Panel The Jack Configuration Controls enable the user to configure all the... audio jacks on the "Default" button. And the "Headphone" and "Front Mic" will be list on "Front Panel". Jack Configuration Panel - Front Panel Control Press...
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... Suggest Jack Function Indicates unavailability Set Jack Function Figure 17 - An extension of a jack being plugged into the green jack. User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 19 When a new device is plugged-in, a new panel will not have a checkbox next to any available...
... Suggest Jack Function Indicates unavailability Set Jack Function Figure 17 - An extension of a jack being plugged into the green jack. User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 19 When a new device is plugged-in, a new panel will not have a checkbox next to any available...
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..., the user can be available if "Independent Headphone" is being used. The "Independent Headphone" feature enables the user to hear the same audio that the "Independent Headphone" function requires two channels. The "Redirected Headphone" feature enables the user to play separate music on the headphone and... speaker. Headphone Configuration User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 20 The Headphone Configuration Panel is shown in Figure 18. Jack Configuration Panel -
..., the user can be available if "Independent Headphone" is being used. The "Independent Headphone" feature enables the user to hear the same audio that the "Independent Headphone" function requires two channels. The "Redirected Headphone" feature enables the user to play separate music on the headphone and... speaker. Headphone Configuration User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 20 The Headphone Configuration Panel is shown in Figure 18. Jack Configuration Panel -
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... to select the S/PDIF input sampling rate. Before enabling these higher sampling rates, please checking the external S/PDIF decoder first. User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 21 S/PDIF Configuration Panel The S/PDIF Configuration Panel enables the user to configure S/PDIF related control. S/PDIF...
... to select the S/PDIF input sampling rate. Before enabling these higher sampling rates, please checking the external S/PDIF decoder first. User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 21 S/PDIF Configuration Panel The S/PDIF Configuration Panel enables the user to configure S/PDIF related control. S/PDIF...