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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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Mixer Configuration Panel -- Recording Device Setting 14 Figure 9 - Headphone 14 Figure 10 - Front Microphone 15 Figure 11 - Front Panel 18 Figure 17 - System Information Panel 22 Figure 22 - Magic 5.1 - Full Mode Adeck ...8 Figure 3 - Mixer Configuration Panel - Equalizer Setting with Right Click 25 Figure 27 - Jack Configuration Panel - Switching to 6 Channel 27 Simple Mode Adeck 7 Figure 2 - Speaker Configuration Panel 11 Figure 5 - Mixer Configuration Panel - Back Panel 18 Figure 16 - Jack Configuration Panel - S/PDIF Configuration ...
Mixer Configuration Panel -- Recording Device Setting 14 Figure 9 - Headphone 14 Figure 10 - Front Microphone 15 Figure 11 - Front Panel 18 Figure 17 - System Information Panel 22 Figure 22 - Magic 5.1 - Full Mode Adeck ...8 Figure 3 - Mixer Configuration Panel - Equalizer Setting with Right Click 25 Figure 27 - Jack Configuration Panel - Switching to 6 Channel 27 Simple Mode Adeck 7 Figure 2 - Speaker Configuration Panel 11 Figure 5 - Mixer Configuration Panel - Back Panel 18 Figure 16 - Jack Configuration Panel - S/PDIF Configuration ...
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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 independent headphone and re-direct headphone Supports set sampling rate of S/PDIF input/output device Supports hot Keys Supports multi-language Supports speaker testing Supports multi-device selection for playback and recording The main features of the VIA Audio chip and create powerful customized sound ...
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 independent headphone and re-direct headphone Supports set sampling rate of S/PDIF input/output device Supports hot Keys Supports multi-language Supports speaker testing Supports multi-device selection for playback and recording The main features of the VIA Audio chip and create powerful customized sound ...
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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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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 buttons are labeled: Speaker, Mixer, Effect, Jack, S/PDIF and Info. These buttons are activated, the Adeck system will be displayed in detail, he can simply click on the lower part of the panel. Simple Mode Adeck If the user needs to control the sound effects in the center of windows desktop. User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP &...
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 buttons are labeled: Speaker, Mixer, Effect, Jack, S/PDIF and Info. These buttons are activated, the Adeck system will be displayed in detail, he can simply click on the lower part of the panel. Simple Mode Adeck If the user needs to control the sound effects in the center of windows desktop. User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP &...
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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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Top Panel The top panel consists of the channel display. Mute button: This is the global volume control. Volume control: This is the global mute control. When the mute button is a row of two parts; Configuration Panels: On the bottom of the top panel, there is activated, all speakers connected to the left of several parts as shown in the speaker configuration panel. Top Panel Power Equalizer Bass Management In the full mode, both the top and bottom panel will be visible. The number of audio channels that indicates the audio system will hide itself in the ...
Top Panel The top panel consists of the channel display. Mute button: This is the global volume control. Volume control: This is the global mute control. When the mute button is a row of two parts; Configuration Panels: On the bottom of the top panel, there is activated, all speakers connected to the left of several parts as shown in the speaker configuration panel. Top Panel Power Equalizer Bass Management In the full mode, both the top and bottom panel will be visible. The number of audio channels that indicates the audio system will hide itself in the ...
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Mixer Configuration Panel: As Figure 7 shows, it contains the channel configuration and output volume control. S/PDIF Configuration Panel: As Figure 19 shows, the user can program the hot keys. Additionally, the user can also configure the headphone to be active. 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 re-task every jack's usage and active jack detection. Speaker Configuration Panel: As Figure 4 shows, it contains the basic Playback Mixer and Recording ...
Mixer Configuration Panel: As Figure 7 shows, it contains the channel configuration and output volume control. S/PDIF Configuration Panel: As Figure 19 shows, the user can program the hot keys. Additionally, the user can also configure the headphone to be active. 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 re-task every jack's usage and active jack detection. Speaker Configuration Panel: As Figure 4 shows, it contains the basic Playback Mixer and Recording ...
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Once a channel configuration is divided into two parts. To test a speaker, single-click on the speaker 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 Configuration Panel If the "Independent Headphone" feature has been enabled, the maximum number of channels will change accordingly. This function is used to hear the test audio clip. Figure 5 - User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 11 Configuration Panels Speaker Configuration...
Once a channel configuration is divided into two parts. To test a speaker, single-click on the speaker 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 Configuration Panel If the "Independent Headphone" feature has been enabled, the maximum number of channels will change accordingly. This function is used to hear the test audio clip. Figure 5 - User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 11 Configuration Panels Speaker Configuration...
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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 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 -
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The user can be selected: playback, recording, headphone and microphone. Mixer Configuration Panel -- Playback Device Setting On the bottom-left of the Playback items has a volume, balance and mute control. 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. Playback Control Balance Default Playback Device Volume Mute Next Page Enable/Disable Pseudo Analog to line out by checking ...
The user can be selected: playback, recording, headphone and microphone. Mixer Configuration Panel -- Playback Device Setting On the bottom-left of the Playback items has a volume, balance and mute control. 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. Playback Control Balance Default Playback Device Volume Mute Next Page Enable/Disable Pseudo Analog to line out by checking ...
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User can only be shown depending on this feature. Figure 8 - Figure 8 shows the Recording Mixer. Figure 9 - Mixer Configuration Panel - 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. Mixer Configuration Panel - Recording Device Setting The "Headphone" and "Front Microphone" configuration panels may or may not be one source at any given time. Headphone The "Headphone" mixer controls work the same way as the ...
User can only be shown depending on this feature. Figure 8 - Figure 8 shows the Recording Mixer. Figure 9 - Mixer Configuration Panel - 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. Mixer Configuration Panel - Recording Device Setting The "Headphone" and "Front Microphone" configuration panels may or may not be one source at any given time. Headphone The "Headphone" mixer controls work the same way as the ...
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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. Figure 10 -
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To save them for later use. Equalizer Figure 12 shows an example of the Equalizer bands will cause the surrounding bands to be affected so as to be selected: Classical, Dance, Pop, Rock, Vocal, Jazz and Party. Figure 12 - When the Equalizer is enabled, any adjustment to any of an adjustment being made to 16kHz. There are two sound enhancement controls in Adeck: "Equalizer" and "Bass Management". To delete a setting, select the setting to produce a smoother sound. Figure 13 - Additionally, the user can be deleted from 31Hz to the 500Hz band without the "Smooth Slider" ...
To save them for later use. Equalizer Figure 12 shows an example of the Equalizer bands will cause the surrounding bands to be affected so as to be selected: Classical, Dance, Pop, Rock, Vocal, Jazz and Party. Figure 12 - When the Equalizer is enabled, any adjustment to any of an adjustment being made to 16kHz. There are two sound enhancement controls in Adeck: "Equalizer" and "Bass Management". To delete a setting, select the setting to produce a smoother sound. Figure 13 - Additionally, the user can be deleted from 31Hz to the 500Hz band without the "Smooth Slider" ...
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The "Bass Management" feature allows the user to 310Hz, then the user can enable the "Bass Management" features by checking the "Bass Boost" checkbox. Effects Configuration Panel - The user can click on the "On/Off" button at the top of the front-left speaker to control the low frequency limits for the subwoofer) can enhance the bass by clicking on the picture of the "Bass Management" controls. Each speaker (except for the speakers. Figure 14 - When the low frequency limit is set the low frequency limit for a speaker, any audio signal below the limit will be configured ...
The "Bass Management" feature allows the user to 310Hz, then the user can enable the "Bass Management" features by checking the "Bass Boost" checkbox. Effects Configuration Panel - The user can click on the "On/Off" button at the top of the front-left speaker to control the low frequency limits for the subwoofer) can enhance the bass by clicking on the picture of the "Bass Management" controls. Each speaker (except for the speakers. Figure 14 - When the low frequency limit is set the low frequency limit for a speaker, any audio signal below the limit will be configured ...
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The "Back Panel" lists all the jacks at the front side of the jacks can be list on the computer system. In the "Back Panel" controls, shown in the "Back Panel" controls. Each of the computer system. Back Panel The "Front Panel" controls usually only has two jacks listed: "Headphone" and "Front Mic". Jack Configuration Panel - Front Panel Control Press to set jack function Default Jack Function Jack Color Auto show jack retasking dialog when being checked Figure 15 - The user can easily revert to the default setting by the different colors used to identify each jack. ...
The "Back Panel" lists all the jacks at the front side of the jacks can be list on the computer system. In the "Back Panel" controls, shown in the "Back Panel" controls. Each of the computer system. Back Panel The "Front Panel" controls usually only has two jacks listed: "Headphone" and "Front Mic". Jack Configuration Panel - Front Panel Control Press to set jack function Default Jack Function Jack Color Auto show jack retasking dialog when being checked Figure 15 - The user can easily revert to the default setting by the different colors used to identify each jack. ...
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Functions that are not available will be displayed. Indicates a jack has been inserted Suggest Jack Function Indicates unavailability Set Jack Function Figure 17 - The user will also be displayed. When the jack insertion is detected, Adeck will be displayed if the "Auto Show Dialog" checkbox is plugged-in, a new panel will not have a checkbox next to any available function. 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 selected. Jack Detect Event ...
Functions that are not available will be displayed. Indicates a jack has been inserted Suggest Jack Function Indicates unavailability Set Jack Function Figure 17 - The user will also be displayed. When the jack insertion is detected, Adeck will be displayed if the "Auto Show Dialog" checkbox is plugged-in, a new panel will not have a checkbox next to any available function. 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 selected. Jack Detect Event ...
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For example, the user can be available if "Independent Headphone" is being channeled to the front speakers. Therefore, only six channels will be redirected from the speakers to make phone calls through a VoIP Internet phone. Please note that is shown in Figure 18. Headphone Configuration Figure 18 - In this mode, once the headphone has been inserted the audio will be chosen: "Independent Headphone" or "Redirected Headphone". User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 20 The Headphone Configuration Panel is being used. ...
For example, the user can be available if "Independent Headphone" is being channeled to the front speakers. Therefore, only six channels will be redirected from the speakers to make phone calls through a VoIP Internet phone. Please note that is shown in Figure 18. Headphone Configuration Figure 18 - In this mode, once the headphone has been inserted the audio will be chosen: "Independent Headphone" or "Redirected Headphone". User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 20 The Headphone Configuration Panel is being used. ...
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S/PDIF Output Control Enable S/PDIF Output Output Sample Rate Figure 19 - S/PDIF Input Control Input Sample Rate Figure 20 - For optimal performance, the selected sampling rate should match the sampling rate of the incoming stream. S/PDIF Configuration Panel - S/PDIF Configuration Panel - Please note that some S/PDIF decoders do not support 176.4 and 192kHz. Before enabling these higher sampling rates, please checking the external S/PDIF decoder first. S/PDIF In The "S/PDIF Out" panel allows the user to select the S/PDIF input sampling rate. S/PDIF Out The "S/PDIF In"...
S/PDIF Output Control Enable S/PDIF Output Output Sample Rate Figure 19 - S/PDIF Input Control Input Sample Rate Figure 20 - For optimal performance, the selected sampling rate should match the sampling rate of the incoming stream. S/PDIF Configuration Panel - S/PDIF Configuration Panel - Please note that some S/PDIF decoders do not support 176.4 and 192kHz. Before enabling these higher sampling rates, please checking the external S/PDIF decoder first. S/PDIF In The "S/PDIF Out" panel allows the user to select the S/PDIF input sampling rate. S/PDIF Out The "S/PDIF In"...