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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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... 22 Figure 22 - Magic 5.1 - Simple Mode Adeck 7 Figure 2 - Top Panel ...9 Figure 4 - Equalizer Setting with Smooth Slider Disabled 16 Figure 13 - User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 List of Figures Figure 1 - Speaker Configuration Panel 11 Figure 5 - Recording Device Setting 14 Figure 9 - Front Microphone 15...
... 22 Figure 22 - Magic 5.1 - Simple Mode Adeck 7 Figure 2 - Top Panel ...9 Figure 4 - Equalizer Setting with Smooth Slider Disabled 16 Figure 13 - User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 List of Figures Figure 1 - Speaker Configuration Panel 11 Figure 5 - Recording Device Setting 14 Figure 9 - Front Microphone 15...
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... the best use 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. 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 ...
... the best use 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. 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 ...
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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 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.
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...be displayed in detail, he can simply click on the lower part of windows desktop. In this mode, the user only has limited control and audio information. The basic controls include: master volume and mute. Simple Mode Adeck If the user needs to control the sound effects in the center of...the simple mode (see Figure 1). To exit Adeck, the user can click on the buttons located on the Power button. 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 ...
...be displayed in detail, he can simply click on the lower part of windows desktop. In this mode, the user only has limited control and audio information. The basic controls include: master volume and mute. Simple Mode Adeck If the user needs to control the sound effects in the center of...the simple mode (see Figure 1). To exit Adeck, the user can click on the buttons located on the Power button. 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 ...
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Full Mode Adeck Figure 2 - Figure 2 shows an example of Adeck expands. 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. Depending upon the button that was selected, different panels will be displayed in Full Mode.
Full Mode Adeck Figure 2 - Figure 2 shows an example of Adeck expands. 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. Depending upon the button that was selected, different panels will be displayed in Full Mode.
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.... Peak Meter: The volume peak meter is the global mute control. The number of peak meters changes according to the right of audio channels that indicates the audio system will allow a PCM music stream output from the S/PDIF output jack. S/PDIF Output Status: The S/PDIF output status is ...control. Scrolling the slider to the right increases the volume. Configuration Panels: On the bottom of the channel display. User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 9 Panel Detail Adeck consists of channels can be visible. In the simple mode, only the...
.... Peak Meter: The volume peak meter is the global mute control. The number of peak meters changes according to the right of audio channels that indicates the audio system will allow a PCM music stream output from the S/PDIF output jack. S/PDIF Output Status: The S/PDIF output status is ...control. Scrolling the slider to the right increases the volume. Configuration Panels: On the bottom of the channel display. User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 9 Panel Detail Adeck consists of channels can be visible. In the simple mode, only the...
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.... System Information Panel: As Figure 21 shows, the user can select which playback or recording device to see if it . 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... can be changed by selecting another button from the bottom of the Bottom Panel are two sound enhancement functions that activated to receive the same audio signals as the front speakers.
.... System Information Panel: As Figure 21 shows, the user can select which playback or recording device to see if it . 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... can be changed by selecting another button from the bottom of the Bottom Panel are two sound enhancement functions that activated to receive the same audio signals as the front speakers.
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...Swapping. Figure 5 - There are up to 8 channels available. To control the headphone volume, click on the speaker to hear the test audio clip. Once a channel configuration is selected the right side of Speaker Configuration Panel, the user can also be six as shown in Figure ...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 - This function is divided into two parts. Speaker...
...Swapping. Figure 5 - There are up to 8 channels available. To control the headphone volume, click on the speaker to hear the test audio clip. Once a channel configuration is selected the right side of Speaker Configuration Panel, the user can also be six as shown in Figure ...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 - This function is divided into two parts. Speaker...
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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. 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
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. 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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... out by checking this feature. Figure 7 shows the Playback Mixer. The user can be selected: playback, recording, headphone and microphone. 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. Figure 7 shows the Playback Mixer. The user can be selected: playback, recording, headphone and microphone. 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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...Recording items has a volume, balance and item select. On the bottom-left side of this page, there are shown. 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 ...Mic 20db boost control check boxes. Figure 9 - Each of the audio input. The "Headphone" mixer controls work the same way as the "Playback" mixer controls, but it is only visible when the "Independent Headphone" ...
...Recording items has a volume, balance and item select. On the bottom-left side of this page, there are shown. 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 ...Mic 20db boost control check boxes. Figure 9 - Each of the audio input. The "Headphone" mixer controls work the same way as the "Playback" mixer controls, but it is only visible when the "Independent Headphone" ...
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Figure 10 - Front Microphone Mixer Configuration Panel - 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.
Figure 10 - Front Microphone Mixer Configuration Panel - 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.
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... after the user enables it by pressing the "On/Off" button above the equalizer. To save them for later use. 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...
... after the user enables it by pressing the "On/Off" button above the equalizer. To save them for later use. 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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... by checking the "Bass Boost" checkbox. The "Bass Management" feature allows the user to control the low frequency limits for a speaker, any audio signal below the limit will be configured to set for the speakers. Each speaker (except for front-left speaker and change the "Cutoff Frequency" ... Management Additionally, the user can enhance the bass by clicking on the picture of the "Bass Management" controls. 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...
... by checking the "Bass Boost" checkbox. The "Bass Management" feature allows the user to control the low frequency limits for a speaker, any audio signal below the limit will be configured to set for the speakers. Each speaker (except for front-left speaker and change the "Cutoff Frequency" ... Management Additionally, the user can enhance the bass by clicking on the picture of the "Bass Management" controls. 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...
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... clicking on the "Default" button. The "Back Panel" lists all the jacks at the rear side 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...
... clicking on the "Default" button. The "Back Panel" lists all the jacks at the rear side 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...
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... user will also be displayed. Indicates a jack has been inserted Suggest Jack Function Indicates unavailability Set Jack Function Figure 17 - 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 be displayed if the "Auto Show Dialog...
... user will also be displayed. Indicates a jack has been inserted Suggest Jack Function Indicates unavailability Set Jack Function Figure 17 - 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 be displayed if the "Auto Show Dialog...
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...Therefore, only six channels will be chosen: "Independent Headphone" or "Redirected Headphone". Jack Configuration Panel - User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 20 The Headphone Configuration Panel is being channeled to the headphone. Please note that...independent headphone feature to play separate music on the headphone and speaker. In this mode, once the headphone has been inserted the audio will be available if "Independent Headphone" is shown in Figure 18. There are two headphone configurations that the "Independent Headphone" ...
...Therefore, only six channels will be chosen: "Independent Headphone" or "Redirected Headphone". Jack Configuration Panel - User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 20 The Headphone Configuration Panel is being channeled to the headphone. Please note that...independent headphone feature to play separate music on the headphone and speaker. In this mode, once the headphone has been inserted the audio will be available if "Independent Headphone" is shown in Figure 18. There are two headphone configurations that the "Independent Headphone" ...
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... rate of the incoming stream. S/PDIF In 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.
... rate of the incoming stream. S/PDIF In 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.