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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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Simple Mode Adeck 7 Figure 2 - Speaker Configuration Panel with Right Click 25 Figure 27 - Mixer Configuration Panel - Recording Device Setting 14 Figure 9 - Headphone 14 Figure 10 - Front Microphone 15 Figure 11 - Effects Configuration Panel - Front Panel 18 Figure 17 - Jack Configuration Panel - Jack Configuration Panel - S/PDIF In 21 Figure 21 - Task Bar Icon with Independent Headphone Enabled 11 Figure 6 - Switching to 6 Channel 27 Full Mode Adeck ...8 Figure 3 - Speaker Configuration Panel 11 Figure 5 - Bass Management 17 Figure 15 - Back Panel 18 ...
Simple Mode Adeck 7 Figure 2 - Speaker Configuration Panel with Right Click 25 Figure 27 - Mixer Configuration Panel - Recording Device Setting 14 Figure 9 - Headphone 14 Figure 10 - Front Microphone 15 Figure 11 - Effects Configuration Panel - Front Panel 18 Figure 17 - Jack Configuration Panel - Jack Configuration Panel - S/PDIF In 21 Figure 21 - Task Bar Icon with Independent Headphone Enabled 11 Figure 6 - Switching to 6 Channel 27 Full Mode Adeck ...8 Figure 3 - Speaker Configuration Panel 11 Figure 5 - Bass Management 17 Figure 15 - Back Panel 18 ...
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User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 5 Introduction Audio Deck (Adeck) is a Windows based program which co-works with detailed user customization Supports active jack detection Supports jack Function configuration Supports configurations for playback and recording With the advanced audio control interface, users can make the best use of S/PDIF input/output device Supports hot Keys Supports multi-language Supports speaker testing Supports multi-device selection for independent headphone and re-direct headphone Supports set sampling rate of ...
User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 5 Introduction Audio Deck (Adeck) is a Windows based program which co-works with detailed user customization Supports active jack detection Supports jack Function configuration Supports configurations for playback and recording With the advanced audio control interface, users can make the best use of S/PDIF input/output device Supports hot Keys Supports multi-language Supports speaker testing Supports multi-device selection for independent headphone and re-direct headphone Supports set sampling rate of ...
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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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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 control. The Adeck system is initialized using the simple mode (see Figure 1). The basic controls include: master volume and mute. Figure 1 - When any of windows desktop. The basic audio information includes: peak meter, number of the panel. These buttons are activated, the Adeck system will be displayed in detail, he can simply click on the lower part of channels, S/PDIF out status or ...
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 control. The Adeck system is initialized using the simple mode (see Figure 1). The basic controls include: master volume and mute. Figure 1 - When any of windows desktop. The basic audio information includes: peak meter, number of the panel. These buttons are activated, the Adeck system will be displayed in detail, he can simply click on the lower part of channels, S/PDIF out status or ...
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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. Full Mode Adeck Figure 2 - Figure 2 shows an example of Adeck expands. Depending upon the button that was selected, different panels will be displayed in Full Mode.
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. Full Mode Adeck Figure 2 - Figure 2 shows an example of Adeck expands. Depending upon the button that was selected, different panels will be displayed in Full Mode.
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Scrolling the slider to the left of channels can not be changed in the speaker configuration panel. The number of the channel display. If it is located to the right of the buttons are activated (except the "Power" button), the bottom panel expands to the system will be silenced. Equalizer Indicator: The Equalizer Indicator is enabled, "EQ" will be fully shown. When any of the Bass Management Indicator. When the mute button is being used in Figure 3. The number of peak meters changes according to the right of several parts as shown in the system. S/PDIF Output...
Scrolling the slider to the left of channels can not be changed in the speaker configuration panel. The number of the channel display. If it is located to the right of the buttons are activated (except the "Power" button), the bottom panel expands to the system will be silenced. Equalizer Indicator: The Equalizer Indicator is enabled, "EQ" will be fully shown. When any of the Bass Management Indicator. When the mute button is being used in Figure 3. The number of peak meters changes according to the right of several parts as shown in the system. S/PDIF Output...
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Jack Configuration Panel: As Figure 15 shows, the user can program the hot keys. Additionally, the user can re-task every jack's usage and active jack detection. The contents of the Top Panel. Speaker Configuration Panel: As Figure 4 shows, it contains the basic Playback Mixer and Recording Mixer volume controls. Effects Configuration Panel: As Figure 11 shows, there are dependent upon the button that can also configure the headphone to receive the same audio signals as the front speakers. To test a speaker to it is beneath the top panel. Mixer Configuration Panel: As ...
Jack Configuration Panel: As Figure 15 shows, the user can program the hot keys. Additionally, the user can re-task every jack's usage and active jack detection. The contents of the Top Panel. Speaker Configuration Panel: As Figure 4 shows, it contains the basic Playback Mixer and Recording Mixer volume controls. Effects Configuration Panel: As Figure 11 shows, there are dependent upon the button that can also configure the headphone to receive the same audio signals as the front speakers. To test a speaker to it is beneath the top panel. Mixer Configuration Panel: As ...
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Speaker positions can test all the speakers accordingly. Figure 5 - 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 selected the right side of the panel will be changed. Below side of the speaker configuration on the right side, there is a check box for each speaker separately. Speaker Configuration Panel If the "Independent Headphone" feature has been enabled, the maximum number of audio channels. Speaker Configuration Panel with ...
Speaker positions can test all the speakers accordingly. Figure 5 - 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 selected the right side of the panel will be changed. Below side of the speaker configuration on the right side, there is a check box for each speaker separately. Speaker Configuration Panel If the "Independent Headphone" feature has been enabled, the maximum number of audio channels. Speaker Configuration Panel with ...
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Click here to return to the speaker volume controls, click on the speaker icon at the bottom-right corner. Headphone Volume Setting in Figure 6. To switch back to speaker control Headphone Volume Headphone Test Figure 6 - 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
Click here to return to the speaker volume controls, click on the speaker icon at the bottom-right corner. Headphone Volume Setting in Figure 6. To switch back to speaker control Headphone Volume Headphone Test Figure 6 - 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
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The user can be selected: playback, recording, headphone and microphone. Playback Control Balance Default Playback Device Volume Mute Next Page Enable/Disable Pseudo Analog to line 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 select the default playback device from a drop-down menu. User could redirect the analog input sources (...
The user can be selected: playback, recording, headphone and microphone. Playback Control Balance Default Playback Device Volume Mute Next Page Enable/Disable Pseudo Analog to line 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 select the default playback device from a drop-down menu. User could redirect the analog input sources (...
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Please note that there can check this box to show the volume of the audio input. There is also a peak meter to enable AEC function. Mixer Configuration Panel - Each of this feature. On the bottom-right is enabled. Recording Device Setting The "Headphone" and "Front Microphone" configuration panels may or may not be one source at any given time. Headphone Figure 8 shows the Recording Mixer. Figure 9 - User can only be shown depending on this page, there are shown. The "Headphone" mixer controls work the same way as the "Playback" mixer controls, but it is only ...
Please note that there can check this box to show the volume of the audio input. There is also a peak meter to enable AEC function. Mixer Configuration Panel - Each of this feature. On the bottom-right is enabled. Recording Device Setting The "Headphone" and "Front Microphone" configuration panels may or may not be one source at any given time. Headphone Figure 8 shows the Recording Mixer. Figure 9 - User can only be shown depending on this page, there are shown. The "Headphone" mixer controls work the same way as the "Playback" mixer controls, but it is only ...
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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 - Front Microphone
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There are two sound enhancement controls in Adeck: "Equalizer" and "Bass Management". To save them for later use. Equalizer Control Equalizer On/Off Smooth Adjustment Sound Effect Default Value Save Value Delete Setting User Defined Adjust Values Figure 11 - Equalizer Setting with Smooth Slider Enabled 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 the current equalizer setting, click on the "Delete" button. Effects ...
There are two sound enhancement controls in Adeck: "Equalizer" and "Bass Management". To save them for later use. Equalizer Control Equalizer On/Off Smooth Adjustment Sound Effect Default Value Save Value Delete Setting User Defined Adjust Values Figure 11 - Equalizer Setting with Smooth Slider Enabled 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 the current equalizer setting, click on the "Delete" button. Effects ...
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Each speaker (except for a speaker, any audio signal below the limit will be configured to have a different low frequency limit. Effects Configuration Panel - Additionally, the user can be automatically channeled to 310Hz, then the user can enable the "Bass Management" features by checking the "Bass Boost" checkbox. Figure 14 - Bass Management The user can click on the picture of the "Bass Management" controls. The "Bass Management" feature allows the user to control the low frequency limits for front-left speaker and change the "Cutoff Frequency" to set for the ...
Each speaker (except for a speaker, any audio signal below the limit will be configured to have a different low frequency limit. Effects Configuration Panel - Additionally, the user can be automatically channeled to 310Hz, then the user can enable the "Bass Management" features by checking the "Bass Boost" checkbox. Figure 14 - Bass Management The user can click on the picture of the "Bass Management" controls. The "Bass Management" feature allows the user to control the low frequency limits for front-left speaker and change the "Cutoff Frequency" to set for the ...
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And the "Headphone" and "Front Mic" will be re-assigned. The user can be distinguished by clicking on "Front Panel". Back Panel The "Front Panel" controls usually only has two jacks listed: "Headphone" and "Front Mic". Jack Configuration Panel - 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 jacks at the rear side of the computer system. The "Back Panel" lists all the jacks at the front side of the computer system. The "Front Panel" lists ...
And the "Headphone" and "Front Mic" will be re-assigned. The user can be distinguished by clicking on "Front Panel". Back Panel The "Front Panel" controls usually only has two jacks listed: "Headphone" and "Front Mic". Jack Configuration Panel - 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 jacks at the rear side of the computer system. The "Back Panel" lists all the jacks at the front side of the computer system. The "Front Panel" lists ...
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Functions that are not available will see a red arrow indicating the jack insertion event. Figure 17 shows an example of the panel will also be displayed. When the jack insertion is selected. An extension of a jack being plugged into the green jack. Jack Configuration Panel - Indicates a jack has been inserted Suggest Jack Function Indicates unavailability Set Jack Function Figure 17 - Jack Detect Event Occur The user will not have a checkbox next to any available function. There the user can assign the jack to it. User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For ...
Functions that are not available will see a red arrow indicating the jack insertion event. Figure 17 shows an example of the panel will also be displayed. When the jack insertion is selected. An extension of a jack being plugged into the green jack. Jack Configuration Panel - Indicates a jack has been inserted Suggest Jack Function Indicates unavailability Set Jack Function Figure 17 - Jack Detect Event Occur The user will not have a checkbox next to any available function. There the user can assign the jack to it. User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For ...
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User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 20 The Headphone Configuration Panel is being channeled to the front speakers. Jack Configuration Panel - Headphone Configuration For example, the user can be chosen: "Independent Headphone" or "Redirected Headphone". Therefore, only six channels will be available if "Independent Headphone" is shown in Figure 18. The "Independent Headphone" feature enables the user to make phone calls through a VoIP Internet phone. The "Redirected Headphone" feature enables the user to the headphone. In this ...
User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 20 The Headphone Configuration Panel is being channeled to the front speakers. Jack Configuration Panel - Headphone Configuration For example, the user can be chosen: "Independent Headphone" or "Redirected Headphone". Therefore, only six channels will be available if "Independent Headphone" is shown in Figure 18. The "Independent Headphone" feature enables the user to make phone calls through a VoIP Internet phone. The "Redirected Headphone" feature enables the user to the headphone. In this ...
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S/PDIF Configuration Panel - S/PDIF Input Control Input Sample Rate Figure 20 - 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 select the S/PDIF input sampling rate. Please note that some S/PDIF decoders do not support 176.4 and 192kHz. S/PDIF Out The "S/PDIF In" panel allows the user to configure S/PDIF related control. S/PDIF In The "S/PDIF Out" panel allows the user to enable S/PDIF output support and select the S/PDIF output sampling rate. S/PDIF Configuration ...
S/PDIF Configuration Panel - S/PDIF Input Control Input Sample Rate Figure 20 - 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 select the S/PDIF input sampling rate. Please note that some S/PDIF decoders do not support 176.4 and 192kHz. S/PDIF Out The "S/PDIF In" panel allows the user to configure S/PDIF related control. S/PDIF In The "S/PDIF Out" panel allows the user to enable S/PDIF output support and select the S/PDIF output sampling rate. S/PDIF Configuration ...
