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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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... Configuration Panel - Speaker Configuration Panel 11 Figure 5 - Mixer Configuration Panel - S/PDIF Configuration Panel - Hot Key Configuration Panel 22 Figure 23 - User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 List of Figures Figure 1 - Jack Configuration Panel - Effects Configuration Panel - Switching to 6 Channel 27 Simple Mode Adeck...
... Configuration Panel - Speaker Configuration Panel 11 Figure 5 - Mixer Configuration Panel - S/PDIF Configuration Panel - Hot Key Configuration Panel 22 Figure 23 - User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 List of Figures Figure 1 - Jack Configuration Panel - Effects Configuration Panel - Switching to 6 Channel 27 Simple Mode Adeck...
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... 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 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 multi-language Supports...
... 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 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 multi-language 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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...the sound effects in the center of windows desktop. The basic controls include: master volume and mute. Figure 1 - 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..., Mixer, Effect, Jack, S/PDIF and Info. 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 Adeck system is initialized using the simple mode (see Figure 1). These buttons are activated, the...
...the sound effects in the center of windows desktop. The basic controls include: master volume and mute. Figure 1 - 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..., Mixer, Effect, Jack, S/PDIF and Info. 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 Adeck system is initialized using the simple mode (see Figure 1). These buttons are activated, the...
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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. Full Mode Adeck Depending upon the button that was selected, different panels will be displayed in Full Mode.
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. Full Mode Adeck Depending upon the button that was selected, different panels will be displayed in Full Mode.
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... being used in the system. Channels Display: On the right of the peak meter, there is a display showing the number of audio channels that indicates the audio system will allow a PCM music stream output from the S/PDIF output jack. The number of the Channel Display. Equalizer Indicator: The... mute control. The number of the Bass Management Indicator. 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 buttons. In the simple mode, only the top panel...
... being used in the system. Channels Display: On the right of the peak meter, there is a display showing the number of audio channels that indicates the audio system will allow a PCM music stream output from the S/PDIF output jack. The number of the Channel Display. Equalizer Indicator: The... mute control. The number of the Bass Management Indicator. 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 buttons. In the simple mode, only the top panel...
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To test a speaker to receive the same audio signals as the front speakers. Additionally, the user can configure the S/PDIF related control. To test all speakers, just click the Test button. The contents ... shows, the user can also configure the headphone to see if it contains the channel configuration and output volume control. 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. The user can...
To test a speaker to receive the same audio signals as the front speakers. Additionally, the user can configure the S/PDIF related control. To test all speakers, just click the Test button. The contents ... shows, the user can also configure the headphone to see if it contains the channel configuration and output volume control. 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. The user can...
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...is a check box for each speaker separately. Figure 5 - Speaker Configuration Panel with Independent Headphone Enabled 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 - There are up to 8 channels ...
...is a check box for each speaker separately. Figure 5 - Speaker Configuration Panel with Independent Headphone Enabled 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 - There are up to 8 channels ...
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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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... by checking this feature. Playback Device Setting Each of the playback mixer, there is an analog to Analog Path Figure 7 - 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...
... by checking this feature. Playback Device Setting Each of the playback mixer, there is an analog to Analog Path Figure 7 - 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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Figure 8 shows the Recording Mixer. Please note that there can check this box to show the volume of the audio input. There is an AEC (acoustic echo cancellation) control check box. Each of this feature. On the bottom-right is also a peak meter to enable ... any given time. Mixer Configuration Panel - User could enlarge the recording sound by checking on the user's computer system. Headphone 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...
Figure 8 shows the Recording Mixer. Please note that there can check this box to show the volume of the audio input. There is an AEC (acoustic echo cancellation) control check box. Each of this feature. On the bottom-right is also a peak meter to enable ... any given time. Mixer Configuration Panel - User could enlarge the recording sound by checking on the user's computer system. Headphone 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...
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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 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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... Control Equalizer On/Off Smooth Adjustment Sound Effect Default Value Save Value Delete Setting User Defined Adjust Values Figure 11 - 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...
... Control Equalizer On/Off Smooth Adjustment Sound Effect Default Value Save Value Delete Setting User Defined Adjust Values Figure 11 - 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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... For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 17 Figure 14 shows the "Bass Management" features. 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 - When the low frequency limit is set the low ...
... For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 17 Figure 14 shows the "Bass Management" features. 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 - When the low frequency limit is set the low ...
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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 ... Panel" controls, shown in the "Back Panel" controls. Back Panel Control Press to identify each jack. Jack Configuration Panel - The "Front Panel" lists all the audio jacks on the "Default" button. The user can be distinguished by clicking on 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 jacks at ... Panel" controls, shown in the "Back Panel" controls. Back Panel Control Press to identify each jack. Jack Configuration Panel - The "Front Panel" lists all the audio jacks on the "Default" button. The user can be distinguished by clicking on the computer system.
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.... There the user can assign the jack to it. The user will see a red arrow indicating the jack insertion event. 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...
.... There the user can assign the jack to it. The user will see a red arrow indicating the jack insertion event. 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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The "Independent Headphone" feature enables the user to the headphone. In this mode, once the headphone has been inserted the audio will be chosen: "Independent Headphone" or "Redirected Headphone". There are two headphone configurations that can use a multi-channel device... phone. Headphone Configuration The "Redirected Headphone" feature enables the user to hear the same audio that the "Independent Headphone" function requires two channels. User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 20 The Headphone Configuration Panel is being...
The "Independent Headphone" feature enables the user to the headphone. In this mode, once the headphone has been inserted the audio will be chosen: "Independent Headphone" or "Redirected Headphone". There are two headphone configurations that can use a multi-channel device... phone. Headphone Configuration The "Redirected Headphone" feature enables the user to hear the same audio that the "Independent Headphone" function requires two channels. User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 20 The Headphone Configuration Panel is being...
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... of the incoming stream. Before enabling these higher sampling rates, please checking the external S/PDIF decoder first. S/PDIF Configuration Panel - 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 enable S/PDIF output support and...
... of the incoming stream. Before enabling these higher sampling rates, please checking the external S/PDIF decoder first. S/PDIF Configuration Panel - 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 enable S/PDIF output support and...