User manual ASROCK REALTEK HD AUDIO OPERATION GUIDE

[. . . ] For Windows XP / XP 64-bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For Windows Vista / Vista 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1 1. Introduction to DTS (Digital Theater Systems) DTS (Digital Theater Systems) is a multi-channel digital surround sound format to bring you a new class of entertainment experience. [. . . ] You can click the access advanced controls. icon (Detail Settings) to Music Mode Cinema Mode 4 Music Mode The music mode is for use with any stereo music recordings, which preserves the integrity of the stereo mix while augmenting it with a center channel to anchor the image, and deriving enough surround content to yield a spacious, three-dimensional listening experience. The Music mode includes the control that allows the sound to be tailored to room layout and personal preferences. Cinema Mode The Cinema mode is for use with stereo television shows and all programs encoded in DTS Surround. The result is enhanced soundfield directionality that approaches the quality of discrete 7. 1-channel sound. d. You may adjust Realtek HD Audio Manager by clicking the buttons on the top of the page. Sound Effect: Allows you to set your listening environtment, adjust the equalizer, set the karaoke, or select pre-programmed equalizer settings for your listening pleasure. Mixer: Allows you to configure audio output (playback) volume and audio input (record) volume. Bass Management Setting: Allows you to adjust your required decibel and foot (length) between you and the bass. The circle in the middle represents your location. 5 Audio I/O: Allows you to configure your input/output settings. Center / Subwood Side Speaker Out Line In for 2/4/6 Channel; Rear for 8 Channel Front Speaker Out MIC Please be noticed that the Line In (blue) port is for 2/4/6 channel. If you use 8 channel, the blue port function will be rear speaker. Microphone: Allows you to configure your input/output settings and check if your audio devices are connected properly . 6 3D Audio Demo: 3D Audio Demo gives a demondtration of the 3D audio feature. e. Click the information button to display information about the audio driverversion, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. 7 2. 2. For Windows Vista / Vista 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit a. Find the "Realtek HD Audio Manager" icon on Windows task bar. b. Right-click "Realtek HD Audio Manager" icon. You will see the main page of "Realtek HD Audio Manager". There are four main selection on the top of this page: Digital Output, Speakers, Line In and Microphone. Digital Output "Digital Output" button is for digital audio output (S/PDIF). You may click "Sound Effect" button to set your listening environtment, adjust the equalizer, set the karaoke, or select pre-programmed equalizer settings for your listening pleasure. 8 You may click "DTS Connect" button to choose your required DTS mode. Music Mode The music mode is for use with any stereo music recordings, which preserves the integrity of the stereo mix while augmenting it with a center channel to anchor the image, and deriving enough surround content to yield a spacious, three-dimensional listening experience. [. . . ] The Music mode includes the control that allows the sound to be tailored to room layout and personal preferences. Cinema Mode The Cinema mode is for use with stereo television shows and all programs encoded in DTS Surround. The result is enhanced soundfield directionality that approaches the quality of discrete 7. 1-channel sound. 13 You may click "Default Format" to select the sample rate and bit depth to be used when running in shared mode. Line In "Line In" button is for you to adjust the input format. 14 Microphone "Microphone" button is for you to configure your input/output settings and check if your audio devices are connected properly. [. . . ]