CONTENTS CONTENTS.................................................................................................................................. 1 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 2 1.1. Technical specifications .............................................................................................. 2 1.2. System requirements .................................................................................................. 2 2. 3. 4. HARDWARE INSTALLATION........................................................................................... 2 CONNECTING THE EXTERNAL RACK TO YOUR SYSTEM .......................................... 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. 6. 7. THE GAME THEATER XP 7.1 CONTROL PANEL........................................................... 9 YOUR GAME THEATER XP 7.1...................................................................................... 10 TECHNICAL SUPPORT .................................................................................................. 12 7.1. If you need to return a product.................................................................................. 12 7.2. Save time by registering your product online!........................................................... 12 HOTLINE PORTUGUÊS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO NEDERLAND DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ENGLISH 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. Technical specifications Data transfer DSP (Digital Signal Processor) Audio quality Game compatibility Audio compatibility Software wavetable synthesizer PCI 2.1 bus Next generation Crystal CS4624 18-bit ADC / 20-bit DAC EAX 1.0, EAX 2.0, A3D 1.0, I3DL2 Sensaura's MacroFX, MultiDrive, ZoomFX, EnvironmentFX Microsoft DirectSound 3D DSP accelerated synthesis engine for an unlimited number of voices (64-voice hardware) 8MB GM / GS sample set DLS support - GM (General MIDI) Yamaha Soft Synthesizer S-YXG50: - 676 instrument sounds and 21 drum kits - Effects: XG compatible, reverb and chorus 1.2. System requirements Intel Pentium II or AMD-K6 and higher or compatible USB port PCI 2.1 slot 64MB RAM CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Millennium, 2000 or XP 2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION If your computer is already equipped with a sound card, you must remove all existing drivers to avoid any subsequent conflict between old and new drivers. Some sound cards are integrated into your PC motherboard and cannot therefore be physically uninstalled. Contact your PC manufacturer for details on how to disable these chipsets. 2/13 ­ User Manual Switch off the PC and any peripherals such as the monitor or printer. 1. Unplug the power supply cable(s). 2. Remove the PC cover (for further information, consult your PC manual). 3. If a sound card has not been previously installed, unscrew the slot cover corresponding to the appropriate PCI slot and remove it. If your PC already has a sound card, remove it, keeping the screw which attached the previous card. 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). User Manual ­ 3/13 HOTLINE PORTUGUÊS ESPAÑOL 4. Insert your sound card into its slot, pushing firmly on the card to make sure it is properly fixed in place. ITALIANO Static electricity can severely damage electronic components. Before removing the card from its plastic bag, touch the metallic back plate of your PC with your hand to discharge any static electricity from your body. - Do not touch the printed circuits on the card. - Do not let anybody else hold the card. - Do not let your clothes touch any of the components. NEDERLAND DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ENGLISH 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. 2. 3. 4. Ensure that your computer and all accompanying hardware are shut down before attempting to connect the Game Theater XP 7.1 external rack. 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. Plug the USB extension of the cable into one of the USB ports at the back of your computer. Connect the end of the cable labeled Rack to the connector labeled Computer on the Game Theater XP 7.1 external rack. Game Theater XP 7.1 USB port Rack DB-25 connector Do not connect the USB connector on the PCI cable to the external rack. Reversing the connections may seriously damage your equipment. 4/13 ­ User Manual 4. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ENGLISH HOTLINE User Manual ­ 5/13 PORTUGUÊS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO NEDERLAND DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS Once your sound card has been installed, switch your PC back on. Because the configuration of the card is Plug and Play, Windows will automatically detect its presence. N.B.: your installation screens and procedure may vary slightly from those described in this manual. Because drivers are constantly being developed, the driver provided on your CD-ROM may not be the most recent version. You can visit the Hercules website (www.hercules.com) to verify this and, if necessary, download the very latest version. 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. If the installation menu is not launched automatically: - Double-click on My Computer. - Double-click on the - Click on Drivers. - Follow the on-screen instructions. Windows will prompt you to reboot your computer. - Click on Finish. The drivers for your sound card will be automatically installed when Windows reboots. (Please have your Windows 98 SE CD-ROM handy before commencing installation. You may be prompted to insert it during driver installation.) - Windows 98 SE will display a Windows 98 Second Edition Q269601 dialog box. - Click on Yes to continue. - Reboot your computer. icon. 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 7.1 sound card: Hercules Game Theater(tm) 7.1, Hercules Game Theater(tm) 7.1 WDM Interface and Hercules(R) Game Port. Windows may display the Digital Signature Not Found dialog box. - Click on Yes. 4.1.3. Driver installation for Windows XP 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. - Click on Finish. Windows will now install the different elements of your Game Theater XP 7.1 sound card: Hercules Game Theater(tm) 7.1, Hercules Game Theater(tm) 7.1 WDM Interface and Hercules(R) Game Port. Windows will display a Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box. The wizard will suggest that you Install the software automatically (Recommended). - Click on Next. Windows may display a Hardware Installation warning. - Click on Continue anyway. - Click on Finish to complete the setup. 6/13 ­ User Manual 4.2. Applications installation - Insert the installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The installation menu automatically appears, containing all the different options available. - Double-click on My Computer. - Double-click on the icon. - Simply select each element you wish to install and follow the on-screen instructions to install them. DirectX You can easily install DirectX to take advantage of all the latest innovations from the world of 3D. Once the installation has finished, your computer will automatically reboot. Adobe Acrobat Reader Acrobat Reader allows you to view, navigate and print documents in PDF format. 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. Electronic documentation Install the electronic version (PDF) of the Game Theater XP 7.1 manual on your PC. Save time by registering your product online! Registering with us in this way will simplify the process if you ever need to contact our technical support team. If you wish, you can also be added to our priority mailing list to receive information about our new Hercules products and our latest special offers. PowerDVD Pro EX With Cyberlink PowerDVD, the world acclaimed software DVD player, you will have the ultimate DVD solution to enjoy all the benefits DVD entertainment has to offer! With its high quality video and audio playback, as well as its low CPU consumption, PowerDVD is the number one choice for high quality DVD playback! User Manual ­ 7/13 HOTLINE PORTUGUÊS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO NEDERLAND DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS If the installation menu is not launched automatically: ENGLISH 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. The extra option provides the facility to create slide shows using pictures you have just taken with your digital camera! Intuitive and sophisticated, Hercules MediaStation II is destined to become your favorite everyday software companion! *See your electronic documentation or options window for a list of supported formats. Acid Xpress Acid Xpress is Sonic Foundry's loop-based multi-track music creation tool. Make your own original music with the click of a mouse and a couple of paint strokes. Combine music and sound loops to create professional-quality music instantly. If you have aborted the installation procedure, the following instructions will launch the installation menu again: - Double-click on My Computer. - Double-click on the icon. 8/13 ­ User Manual 5. THE GAME THEATER XP 7.1 CONTROL PANEL ENGLISH HOTLINE User Manual ­ 9/13 PORTUGUÊS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO NEDERLAND 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. DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS Click on the icon on the taskbar to launch the Game Theater XP 7.1 control panel. 6. YOUR GAME THEATER XP 7.1 Front Panel 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. 10/13 ­ User Manual Rear Panel ENGLISH User Manual ­ 11/13 HOTLINE PORTUGUÊS 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....). ESPAÑOL Front speakers: connect to main/front mini jack ...