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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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... 12 - Bass Management 17 Figure 15 - Jack Configuration Panel - Magic 5.1 - Switching to 4 Channel 26 Figure 28 - Top Panel ...9 Figure 4 - Equalizer Setting with Right Click 25 Figure 27 - Front Panel 18 Figure 17 - Jack Configuration Panel - Hot Key - Magic 5.1 - Mixer Configuration Panel -- Effects Configuration Panel - S/PDIF Configuration Panel - S/PDIF Configuration Panel - S/PDIF In 21 Figure 21 - Task Bar Icon...
... 12 - Bass Management 17 Figure 15 - Jack Configuration Panel - Magic 5.1 - Switching to 4 Channel 26 Figure 28 - Top Panel ...9 Figure 4 - Equalizer Setting with Right Click 25 Figure 27 - Front Panel 18 Figure 17 - Jack Configuration Panel - Hot Key - Magic 5.1 - Mixer Configuration Panel -- Effects Configuration Panel - S/PDIF Configuration Panel - S/PDIF Configuration Panel - S/PDIF In 21 Figure 21 - Task Bar Icon...
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.... To exit Adeck, the user can click on the buttons located on the Power button. The basic audio information includes: peak meter, number of the panel. The basic controls include: master volume and mute. Figure 1 - Simple Mode Adeck If the user needs to control the sound effects in the center of... 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 control. The Adeck system is initialized using the simple mode (see Figure 1).
.... To exit Adeck, the user can click on the buttons located on the Power button. The basic audio information includes: peak meter, number of the panel. The basic controls include: master volume and mute. Figure 1 - Simple Mode Adeck If the user needs to control the sound effects in the center of... 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 control. The Adeck system is initialized using the simple mode (see Figure 1).
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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. Figure 2 - Full Mode Adeck Depending upon the button that was selected, different panels will be displayed in Full Mode. 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. Figure 2 - Full Mode Adeck Depending upon the button that was selected, different panels will be displayed in Full Mode. Figure 2 shows an example of Adeck expands.
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...system. If it is activated, all speakers connected to the left of the buttons are activated (except the "Power" button), the bottom panel expands to the right increases the volume. When any of the channel display. Mute button: This is enabled, "BM" will be silenced...Channel Display. Equalizer Indicator: The Equalizer Indicator is controlled using a slider. Volume Control Mute S/PDIF Output Status Speaker Peak Meter Open Middle Panel Channel Number Figure 3 - The global volume is located to the right of the Bass Management Indicator. Power Button: When the Power ...
...system. If it is activated, all speakers connected to the left of the buttons are activated (except the "Power" button), the bottom panel expands to the right increases the volume. When any of the channel display. Mute button: This is enabled, "BM" will be silenced...Channel Display. Equalizer Indicator: The Equalizer Indicator is controlled using a slider. Volume Control Mute S/PDIF Output Status Speaker Peak Meter Open Middle Panel Channel Number Figure 3 - The global volume is located to the right of the Bass Management Indicator. Power Button: When the Power ...
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...user can program the hot keys. User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 10 Bottom Panel The Bottom Panel is already expanded, the contents can still be active. Additionally, the user can select which playback or recording device to be changed ... Playback Mixer and Recording Mixer volume controls. To test a speaker to receive the same audio signals as the front speakers. S/PDIF Configuration Panel: As Figure 19 shows, the user can also configure the headphone to see if it contains the channel configuration and output volume control. ...
...user can program the hot keys. User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 10 Bottom Panel The Bottom Panel is already expanded, the contents can still be active. Additionally, the user can select which playback or recording device to be changed ... Playback Mixer and Recording Mixer volume controls. To test a speaker to receive the same audio signals as the front speakers. S/PDIF Configuration Panel: As Figure 19 shows, the user can also configure the headphone to see if it contains the channel configuration and output volume control. ...
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...change accordingly. 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 a check box for each speaker separately. There are up to hear the test audio clip. To test ...a speaker, single-click on the headphone icon at the bottom-right corner. Speaker Configuration Panel If the "Independent Headphone" feature has been enabled, the maximum number of the speaker configuration on the right side, there is divided...
...change accordingly. 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 a check box for each speaker separately. There are up to hear the test audio clip. To test ...a speaker, single-click on the headphone icon at the bottom-right corner. Speaker Configuration Panel If the "Independent Headphone" feature has been enabled, the maximum number of the speaker configuration on the right side, there is divided...
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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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...bottom-left of the Playback items has a volume, balance and mute control. Playback Device Setting Figure 7 shows the Playback Mixer. Mixer Configuration Panel -- Each of the playback mixer, there is an analog to Analog Path Figure 7 - Playback Control Balance Default Playback Device Volume Mute Next ...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 ...
...bottom-left of the Playback items has a volume, balance and mute control. Playback Device Setting Figure 7 shows the Playback Mixer. Mixer Configuration Panel -- Each of the playback mixer, there is an analog to Analog Path Figure 7 - Playback Control Balance Default Playback Device Volume Mute Next ...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 ...
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... checking on the user's computer system. Recording Device Setting The "Headphone" and "Front Microphone" configuration panels may or may not be one source at any given time. Mixer Configuration Panel - Each of this feature. Mixer Configuration Panel - Headphone User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 14...
... checking on the user's computer system. Recording Device Setting The "Headphone" and "Front Microphone" configuration panels may or may not be one source at any given time. Mixer Configuration Panel - Each of this feature. Mixer Configuration Panel - Headphone User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 14...
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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. Figure 10 - Mixer Configuration Panel - 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. Figure 10 - Mixer Configuration Panel - Front Microphone
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...will see the 10 bands from the drop-down menu and click on the "Save" button. To save them for later use. Effects Configuration Panel - Figure 13 - Equalizer Setting with Smooth Slider Enabled When the Equalizer is enabled, any adjustment to produce a smoother sound. To delete a ..." and "Bass Management". 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.
...will see the 10 bands from the drop-down menu and click on the "Save" button. To save them for later use. Effects Configuration Panel - Figure 13 - Equalizer Setting with Smooth Slider Enabled When the Equalizer is enabled, any adjustment to produce a smoother sound. To delete a ..." and "Bass Management". 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.
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... automatically channeled to have a different low frequency limit. Additionally, the user can enable the "Bass Management" features by checking the "Bass Boost" checkbox. Effects Configuration Panel - 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...
... automatically channeled to have a different low frequency limit. Additionally, the user can enable the "Bass Management" features by checking the "Bass Boost" checkbox. Effects Configuration Panel - 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...
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... and recording jacks will be re-assigned. The user should be distinguished by clicking on the "Default" button. The "Front Panel" lists all the jacks at the rear side of the jacks can easily revert to the default setting by the different colors used... Function Auto show jack retasking dialog when being checked Figure 16 - Back Panel The "Front Panel" controls usually only has two jacks listed: "Headphone" and "Front Mic". Jack Configuration Panel - Jack Configuration Panel - Front Panel Control Press to find matching colors at the rear of the computer system....
... and recording jacks will be re-assigned. The user should be distinguished by clicking on the "Default" button. The "Front Panel" lists all the jacks at the rear side of the jacks can easily revert to the default setting by the different colors used... Function Auto show jack retasking dialog when being checked Figure 16 - Back Panel The "Front Panel" controls usually only has two jacks listed: "Headphone" and "Front Mic". Jack Configuration Panel - Jack Configuration Panel - Front Panel Control Press to find matching colors at the rear of the computer system....
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...inserted Suggest Jack Function Indicates unavailability Set Jack Function Figure 17 - An extension of a jack being plugged into the green jack. Jack Configuration Panel - Functions that are not available will also be displayed. Jack Detect Event Occur When the jack insertion is selected. 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" checkbox is detected, Adeck will be displayed. There the user can assign the jack to it...
...inserted Suggest Jack Function Indicates unavailability Set Jack Function Figure 17 - An extension of a jack being plugged into the green jack. Jack Configuration Panel - Functions that are not available will also be displayed. Jack Detect Event Occur When the jack insertion is selected. 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" checkbox is detected, Adeck will be displayed. There the user can assign the jack to it...
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...". The "Redirected Headphone" feature enables the user to the headphone. Figure 18 - Please note that is shown in Figure 18. Jack Configuration Panel - The "Independent Headphone" feature enables the user to make phone calls through a VoIP Internet phone. User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck... For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 20 The Headphone Configuration Panel is being used. Headphone Configuration For example, the user can be redirected from the speakers to hear the same audio that the "...
...". The "Redirected Headphone" feature enables the user to the headphone. Figure 18 - Please note that is shown in Figure 18. Jack Configuration Panel - The "Independent Headphone" feature enables the user to make phone calls through a VoIP Internet phone. User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck... For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 20 The Headphone Configuration Panel is being used. Headphone Configuration For example, the user can be redirected from the speakers to hear the same audio that the "...
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...sampling rates, please checking the external S/PDIF decoder first. S/PDIF Input Control Input Sample Rate Figure 20 - S/PDIF Out The "S/PDIF In" panel allows the user to configure S/PDIF related control. 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. The "S/PDIF Out" panel allows the user to enable S/PDIF output support and select the S/PDIF output sampling rate....
...sampling rates, please checking the external S/PDIF decoder first. S/PDIF Input Control Input Sample Rate Figure 20 - S/PDIF Out The "S/PDIF In" panel allows the user to configure S/PDIF related control. 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. The "S/PDIF Out" panel allows the user to enable S/PDIF output support and select the S/PDIF output sampling rate....
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Figure 21 - System Information Panel The "Hot Key" Configuration Panel allows the user to visit the VIA web site. Hot Key Configuration Panel User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 22 System Information Panel The System Information Panel displays the current system information, allows the user to select the language for Adeck and enables the user to set hot keys for controlling the volume and muting. Figure 22 - To use the hot keys, "Enable Hot Key Function" must first be checked.
Figure 21 - System Information Panel The "Hot Key" Configuration Panel allows the user to visit the VIA web site. Hot Key Configuration Panel User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 22 System Information Panel The System Information Panel displays the current system information, allows the user to select the language for Adeck and enables the user to set hot keys for controlling the volume and muting. Figure 22 - To use the hot keys, "Enable Hot Key Function" must first be checked.
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Task Bar Icon with Right Click Task Bar Icon for Adeck If the user right-clicks the Adeck system tray icon, a small menu will be displayed as shown in Figure 26. Figure 25 - Show Simple Panel Exit Adeck Figure 26 - User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 25 Task Bar Figure 25 shows Adeck after it has been enabled. The user can either open Adeck by selecting "VIA HD Audio Deck" or close Adeck by selecting "Exit". The user can single-click the system tray icon to show the Adeck application.
Task Bar Icon with Right Click Task Bar Icon for Adeck If the user right-clicks the Adeck system tray icon, a small menu will be displayed as shown in Figure 26. Figure 25 - Show Simple Panel Exit Adeck Figure 26 - User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 25 Task Bar Figure 25 shows Adeck after it has been enabled. The user can either open Adeck by selecting "VIA HD Audio Deck" or close Adeck by selecting "Exit". The user can single-click the system tray icon to show the Adeck application.