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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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... 14 - Top Panel ...9 Figure 4 - Full Mode Adeck ...8 Figure 3 - Mixer Configuration Panel - Simple Mode Adeck 7 Figure 2 - Tool Tip ...24 Figure 25 - 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 - Effects Configuration Panel -
... 14 - Top Panel ...9 Figure 4 - Full Mode Adeck ...8 Figure 3 - Mixer Configuration Panel - Simple Mode Adeck 7 Figure 2 - Tool Tip ...24 Figure 25 - 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 - Effects Configuration Panel -
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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 user customization Supports active jack... of S/PDIF input/output device Supports hot Keys Supports multi-language Supports speaker testing Supports multi-device selection for playback and recording With the advanced audio control interface, users can make the best use of the VIA...
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 user customization Supports active jack... of S/PDIF input/output device Supports hot Keys Supports multi-language Supports speaker testing Supports multi-device selection for playback and recording With the advanced audio control interface, users can make the best use of the VIA...
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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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In this mode, the user only has limited control and audio information. The basic audio information includes: peak meter, number of the panel. Simple Mode Adeck If the user needs to control the sound effects in the center of the ...buttons are labeled: Speaker, Mixer, Effect, Jack, S/PDIF and Info. When any of windows 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...
In this mode, the user only has limited control and audio information. The basic audio information includes: peak meter, number of the panel. Simple Mode Adeck If the user needs to control the sound effects in the center of the ...buttons are labeled: Speaker, Mixer, Effect, Jack, S/PDIF and Info. When any of windows 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...
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Figure 2 - Depending upon the button that was selected, different panels will be displayed in Full Mode. Full Mode Adeck 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 shows an example of Adeck expands.
Figure 2 - Depending upon the button that was selected, different panels will be displayed in Full Mode. Full Mode Adeck 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 shows an example of Adeck expands.
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... both the top and bottom panel will be silenced. When the mute button is activated, all speakers connected to the right of audio channels that indicates the audio system will be visible. If "Digital PCM" is enabled, "EQ" will hide itself in the system. Bass Management Indicator: The...time. Configuration Panels: On the bottom of the top panel, there is located to the number 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. S/PDIF Output Status: The S/PDIF output status is...
... both the top and bottom panel will be silenced. When the mute button is activated, all speakers connected to the right of audio channels that indicates the audio system will be visible. If "Digital PCM" is enabled, "EQ" will hide itself in the system. Bass Management Indicator: The...time. Configuration Panels: On the bottom of the top panel, there is located to the number 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. S/PDIF Output Status: The S/PDIF output status is...
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... can re-task every jack's usage and active jack detection. To test a speaker to receive the same audio signals as the front speakers. The contents of the Top Panel. User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 10 Bottom Panel The Bottom Panel is beneath the...
... can re-task every jack's usage and active jack detection. To test a speaker to receive the same audio signals as the front speakers. The contents of the Top Panel. User Guide VT1708A VIA HD Audio Adeck For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 10 Bottom Panel The Bottom Panel is beneath the...
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... also provided through which a user can adjust the volume level for Center/LFE Swapping. Speaker positions can select the number of audio channels. Speaker Configuration Panel If the "Independent Headphone" feature has been enabled, the maximum number of channels will change accordingly. ...There are up to hear the test audio clip. Speaker Configuration Panel with Independent Headphone Enabled Below side of the speaker configuration on the right side, there is a check...
... also provided through which a user can adjust the volume level for Center/LFE Swapping. Speaker positions can select the number of audio channels. Speaker Configuration Panel If the "Independent Headphone" feature has been enabled, the maximum number of channels will change accordingly. ...There are up to hear the test audio clip. Speaker Configuration Panel with Independent Headphone Enabled Below side of the speaker configuration on the right side, there is a check...
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Headphone Volume Setting in Figure 6. To switch back to speaker control Headphone Volume Headphone Test Figure 6 - Click here to return to the speaker volume controls, click on the speaker icon at the bottom-right corner. 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. To switch back to speaker control Headphone Volume Headphone Test Figure 6 - Click here to return to the speaker volume controls, click on the speaker icon at the bottom-right corner. 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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... Control Balance Default Playback Device Volume Mute Next Page Enable/Disable Pseudo Analog to line out by checking this feature. 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...
... Control Balance Default Playback Device Volume Mute Next Page Enable/Disable Pseudo Analog to line out by checking this feature. 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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... Device Setting The "Headphone" and "Front Microphone" configuration panels may or may not be one source at any given time. 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...
... Device Setting The "Headphone" and "Front Microphone" configuration panels may or may not be one source at any given time. 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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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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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 ...
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. Figure 14 - Bass Management Each speaker (except for a speaker, any audio signal below the limit will be configured to the subwoofer. Effects Configuration Panel - The user can enhance the bass by clicking on the picture of...
... For Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003 17 Figure 14 shows the "Bass Management" features. Figure 14 - Bass Management Each speaker (except for a speaker, any audio signal below the limit will be configured to the subwoofer. Effects Configuration Panel - The user can enhance the bass by clicking on the picture of...
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... to identify each jack. Back Panel The "Front Panel" controls usually only has two jacks listed: "Headphone" and "Front Mic". 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... "Back Panel" controls. Back Panel Control Press to find matching colors at the front side of the computer system. The "Back Panel" lists all the audio jacks on the computer system. Front Panel
... to identify each jack. Back Panel The "Front Panel" controls usually only has two jacks listed: "Headphone" and "Front Mic". 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... "Back Panel" controls. Back Panel Control Press to find matching colors at the front side of the computer system. The "Back Panel" lists all the audio jacks on the computer system. Front Panel
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... - Jack Detect Event Occur An extension of a jack being plugged into the green jack. 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...
... - Jack Detect Event Occur An extension of a jack being plugged into the green jack. 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...
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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. The "Redirected Headphone" feature enables ... Headphone". Please note that is being used. Jack Configuration Panel - In this mode, once the headphone has been inserted the audio will be redirected from the speakers to hear the same audio that the "Independent Headphone" function requires two channels. Therefore, only six channels will be available if "Independent Headphone" is shown...
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. The "Redirected Headphone" feature enables ... Headphone". Please note that is being used. Jack Configuration Panel - In this mode, once the headphone has been inserted the audio will be redirected from the speakers to hear the same audio that the "Independent Headphone" function requires two channels. Therefore, only six channels will be available if "Independent Headphone" is shown...
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... related control. S/PDIF Configuration Panel - S/PDIF Configuration Panel - Please note that some S/PDIF decoders do not support 176.4 and 192kHz. 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...
... related control. S/PDIF Configuration Panel - S/PDIF Configuration Panel - Please note that some S/PDIF decoders do not support 176.4 and 192kHz. 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...