User Guide

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS.................................................................................................................................. 1

1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 2

1.1. Technical specifications .............................................................................................. 2

1.2. System requirements .................................................................................................. 2

2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION........................................................................................... 2

3. CONNECTING THE EXTERNAL RACK TO YOUR SYSTEM .......................................... 4

4. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION............................................................................................ 5

4.1. Driver installation ........................................................................................................ 5

4.1.1. Driver installation for Windows 98 SE / Millennium......................................... 5

4.1.2. Driver installation for Windows 2000............................................................... 6

4.1.3. Driver installation for Windows XP.................................................................. 6

4.2. Applications installation............................................................................................... 7

5. THE GAME THEATER XP 7.1 CONTROL PANEL........................................................... 9

6. YOUR GAME THEATER XP 7.1...................................................................................... 10

7. TECHNICAL SUPPORT .................................................................................................. 12

7.1. If you need to return a product.................................................................................. 12

7.2. Save time by registering your product online!........................................................... 12

Summary of content (13 pages)

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ENGLISH FRANÇAIS CONTENTS 3. CONNECTING THE EXTERNAL RACK TO YOUR SYSTEM .......................................... 4 4. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION............................................................................................ 5 4.1. Driver installation ........................................................................................................ 5 4.1.1. Driver installation for Windows 98 SE / Millennium......................................... 5 4.1.2.
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1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. Technical specifications Data transfer DSP (Digital Signal Processor) Audio quality PCI 2.1 bus Next generation Crystal CS4624 Game compatibility EAX 1.0, EAX 2.0, A3D 1.
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4. Insert your sound card into its slot, pushing firmly on the card to make sure it is properly fixed in place. 5. Screw the card bracket into position on your computer chassis. 6. Connect your CD-ROM / DVD-ROM drive to your sound card by connecting the audio cable (not included) to the CD IN input on your card. (If you do not connect the drive to the sound card, there will be no sound from your audio CDs!) 7. Replace the PC cover and reconnect the power supply cable(s).
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3. CONNECTING THE EXTERNAL RACK TO YOUR SYSTEM Failure to connect the USB extension to one of the USB ports on your PC will prevent you from using any USB device that you plug in via the external rack. 1. Ensure that your computer and all accompanying hardware are shut down before attempting to connect the Game Theater XP 7.1 external rack. 2. Connect the end of the two-meter cable with the USB extension to the DB-25 connector on your Game Theater XP 7.1 soundboard. 3.
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4.1. Driver installation 4.1.1. Driver installation for Windows 98 SE / Millennium Windows will display an Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box informing you that the system has found the following device: PCI Multimedia Audio Device (Crystal SoundFusion (tm) under Windows Millennium). - Click on Cancel to install your optimized Hercules drivers. - Insert the installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The installation menu automatically appears, containing all the different options available.
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4.1.2. Driver installation for Windows 2000 When your computer starts up, Windows will automatically install the standard drivers for your Game Theater XP 7.1. - Insert the installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive to install your optimized Hercules drivers. The installation menu automatically appears, containing all the different options available. - Click on Drivers. - Follow the on-screen instructions. Windows will now install the different elements of your Game Theater XP 7.
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4.2. Applications installation If the installation menu is not launched automatically: - Double-click on My Computer. - Double-click on the icon. FRANÇAIS The installation menu automatically appears, containing all the different options available. ENGLISH - Insert the installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Game Theater XP 7.1 drivers If you encountered problems when installing your Game Theater sound card drivers, click this button to set them up properly.
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Hercules MediaStation II Hercules MediaStation II is a multifunctional software package for easy playback of digital music, videos and pictures*. Hercules MediaStation II enables you to listen to songs and mix or record* different styles of music. With Hercules MediaStation II, the PC user can view digital videos and pictures.
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icon on the taskbar to launch the Game Theater XP 7.1 control panel. ESPAÑOL HOTLINE PORTUGUÊS The Game Theater XP 7.1 control panel allows you to control sound levels, enable/disable sound effects and modify the default configuration of your Game Theater XP 7.1 sound card. The control panel is easy to use and is complemented by a popup help system. For information on a particular function simply click on the ? symbol in the upper right corner and a help menu will appear.
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6. YOUR GAME THEATER XP 7.1 Front Panel c d e f g h Connect headphones Connect 2 additional speakers* to get 8 speakers (7.1 360º surround sound with Dolby Digital EX 7.1 on DVDs) Mic Mic power indicator Connect a stereo line-in Connect game controllers either to the USB ports (1 & 2) or to the game port* *amplified speakers required It is not possible to receive a MIDI signal through the game port and the MIDI-In DIN connector (located at the rear) simultaneously.
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ITALIANO HOTLINE Note: use the Aux-In on the soundboard to connect the audio output of other boards installed on your machine (e.g. TV/video board….).
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7. TECHNICAL SUPPORT Before you contact us (*), please have the following information/items ready: Product name, Date of purchase of your product, Your full system configuration details: processor type, memory, operating system, Pen and paper. Please have your computer switched on and ready at the point where you have encountered a problem. 7.1. If you need to return a product Hercules offers a standard 3 year parts & service warranty (2 years in OEM version). 1.
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Game Theater™, Guillemot™ and Hercules® are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Guillemot Corporation S.A. Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE, Millennium, 2000, XP, DirectX® and DirectSound® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Intel® and Pentium® are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. AMD-K6® is a registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Crystal® is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic, Inc.