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Page 1: Dxr2 Decoder Card
PC-DVD 5x Drive Dxr2 Decoder Card User Guide On-line Version... -
Page 2: Getting Started
Getting Started Creative PC-DVD 5x Drive Creative Dxr2 Decoder Card Creative PC-DVD Encore Software... - Page 3 Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the written permission of Creative Technology Ltd.
- Page 4 Limited Warranty Creative warrants, as the sole warranty, that the disks on which the Software is furnished will be free of defects, as set forth in the Warranty Card or printed manual included with the Software. No distributor, dealer or any other entity or person is authorized to expand or alter this warranty or any other provisions of this Agreement. Any representation, other than the warranties set forth in this Agreement, will not bind Creative.
- Page 5 In no event shall Creative or its licensors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages or for any lost profits, lost savings, lost data, personal injury, and so on, arising from or relating to the use of this software or hardware product, even if Creative or its licensors have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Before You Begin............................xi System Requirements........................xi Document Conventions ........................ xii Text............................ xii Icons..........................xii Getting Acquainted with PC-DVD Encore..........1 PC-DVD Drive.............................1 Front Panel ............................1 Rear Panel ............................2 Dxr2 Decoder Card............................3 Accessories..............................4 Installing PC-DVD Encore..............5 Step 1: Learn the Windows 95 Version......................5 Step 2: Insert the Dxr2 Decoder Card......................6 Step 3: Install the Drive in Your Computer ....................7 Step 4: Connect PC-DVD to Your Computer.....................9... - Page 7 Step 1: Install PC-DVD Encore Device Drivers .................16 Step 2: Install the PC-DVD Player Application................17 Enabling DMA Transfer (Windows 95 OSR2) ...............17 Windows 98..............................18 Windows NT ..............................18 Using Creative PC-DVD Player............19 Setting Color and Resolution ........................19 Using PC-DVD Player ..........................21 Creative PC-DVD Player ......................22 Status Display........................24 Setting the Video Configuration ....................24...
- Page 8 Panel posterior..........................E-3 Tarjeta descodificadora Dxr2........................E-4 Accesorios ..............................E-5 Instalación de Creative PC-DVD Encore ..........E-7 Paso 1: Identificación de la versión de Windows 95................E-7 Paso 2: Instalación de la tarjeta descodificadora Dxr2................E-8 Paso 3: Instalación de la unidad en el equipo PC..................E-9 Paso 4: Conexión de la unidad PC-DVD al equipo PC ..............E-11...
- Page 9 Introduction..................F-i Préparatifs..............................F-i Configuration exigée ........................F-i Conventions typographiques.......................F-ii Texte..........................F-ii Icônes..........................F-ii Prise en main du Creative PC-DVD Encore........F-1 Lecteur de PC-DVD ..........................F-2 Panneau avant ..........................F-2 Panneau arrière ..........................F-3 Carte de décodage Dxr2 .......................... F-4 Accessoires............................... F-5 Installation de Creative PC-DVD Encore ...........F-7...
- Page 10 Exemplo de Configuração para um Sistema com Qualidade de Cinema....P-16 Como Instalar o Software..............P-17 Windows 95............................P-17 Etapa 1: Instalar o Driver de Creative PC-DVD Encore............P-18 Etapa 2: Instalar o Aplicativo PC-DVD Player...............P-19 Como Ativar a Transferência de DMA (Windows 95 OSR2) ........P-19 Windows 98............................P-20...
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Page 11: Before You Begin
PC-DVD Encore hardware and software. Before You Begin The README file on the Creative PC-DVD Encore diskette contains information and changes that were not available at the time of printing. Read the file before you continue. -
Page 12: Document Conventions
Document The following conventions help you locate and identify the information you need. Conventions Text Text Element bold Text that must be entered exactly as it appears. italic On the DOS command line, italic text represents information you are to provide, usually described in a list following the command. -
Page 13: Getting Acquainted With Pc-Dvd Encore
Getting Acquainted with PC-DVD Encore PC-DVD Encore represents a breakthrough in optical disc technology. A digital video disc (DVD) has a maximum data capacity more than twenty-five times that of an ordinary CD—a full length movie with CAUTION: Use of controls or digital audio can be placed on a single disc! The PC-DVD drive and the Dxr2 decoder card enable you to adjustments, or performance of play full-motion video with multi-channel sound on your personal computer, or on your television. -
Page 14: Rear Panel
To open the disc tray manually: Turn off the power to your computer before inserting the paper clip into the Eject hole. Pull the ejected tray out gently. Avoid using excessive force to pull out the tray as this may damage your drive Rear Panel CD Audio connector... -
Page 15: Dxr2 Decoder Card
Dxr2 Decoder The DynamicXtended Resolution, or Dxr2, decoder card allows you to playback MPEG-1, MPEG-2, and digital video discs (DVDs) on your monitor at resolutions up to 1280x1024 pixels and a rate of 30 frames Card per second. Your Dxr2 decoder card has the jacks and connectors shown below. Dolby Digital (AC-3) S/PDIF jack Audio Out connector connects an external Dolby Digital device that... -
Page 16: Accessories
The TV Out cable is approximately 6 feet in length. S-Video plug To extend the length, you will need a female-to-female adapter, available from Creative Labs Customer Service, and an TV Out cable additional S-Video cable with connects your television... -
Page 17: Installing Pc-Dvd Encore
Step 1: Learn the How you install Creative PC-DVD Encore may be determined by your version of Windows 95. If you do not know your version number, follow this step to learn it. If you already know your version number, go Windows 95 to “Step 2: Insert the Dxr2 Decoder Card”... -
Page 18: Step 2: Insert The Dxr2 Decoder Card
Step 2: Insert the The Dxr2 decoder card fits a PCI expansion slot. Dxr2 Decoder To install the Dxr2 decoder card: Turn off the power to your computer and any connected devices. Disconnect the power cord Card from the electrical source. Touch a metal surface on the computer to ground Note: Refer to your computer’s... -
Page 19: Step 3: Install The Drive In Your Computer
Step 3: Install the Insert the PC-DVD drive into the drive bay as shown. Drive in Your Computer You may want to connect the cables as described below before you insert the drive into the bay. Then, feed the cables through the bay as you insert the drive. - Page 20 Connect the IDE data cable to Note: Align the colored stripe on the the PC-DVD drive. IDE data cable to Pin1 pin 1 of the IDE data connector. Be sure that you are connecting the correct end of the PC-DVD audio cable to the drive.
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Page 21: Step 4: Connect Pc-Dvd To Your Computer
Step 4: Connect You can now connect the PC-DVD drive to the IDE controller on your computer’s motherboard. The motherboard should have two IDE connectors: Primary is usually used by your hard disk drive; PC-DVD to Your secondary is used by devices such as CD-ROM drives. Refer to your computer’s documentation for the Computer location of the IDE connectors. -
Page 22: Secondary Ide Connector With Cd-Rom Drive
Secondary IDE To connect to the secondary IDE connector with a CD-ROM drive: Connector with Locate the secondary IDE connector on the motherboard. CD-ROM Drive Set the jumpers on the PC-DVD drive as master and the jumpers on the CD-ROM drive as slave (see the figure on page 2). -
Page 23: Primary Ide Connector With Hard Disk Drive
Primary IDE Connector To connect the PC-DVD drive to the primary IDE connector with the hard disk: with Hard Disk Drive Back up the files on your hard disk drive before you proceed. Set the jumpers on the PC-DVD drive and the hard disk drive (see page 2). Set the hard disk drive to master;... -
Page 24: Step 5: Connect Other Devices To The Dxr2
Step 5: Connect To connect devices to the Dxr2 decoder card: Connect the PC-DVD drive and other devices (CD-ROM drive, audio card, etc.) to the Dxr2 Other Devices to using the audio cables. the Dxr2 PC-DVD drive Connect powered speakers to the Line Out jack. - Page 25 Disconnect the monitor from the VGA card and reconnect it to the bottom connector on the Dxr2 decoder card. Connect the VGA card and the Dxr2 decoder card using the VGA loopback cable provided. To Dolby Digital (AC-3) audio decoder device Dolby Digital (AC-3) S/PDIF Dxr2 decoder card cable (not included)
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Page 26: Sample Configuration For A Theater-Like Sound System
Sample Configuration for a Center speaker Theater-like Sound System Powered subwoofer Television Front speaker Front speaker Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder device Personal computer system Rear speaker Rear speaker Installing PC-DVD Encore 14... -
Page 27: Installing Software
After you install your PC-DVD drive and Dxr2 decoder card, you may install the PC-DVD software. PC-DVD Encore includes a diskette containing the driver that controls the PC-DVD drive and Dxr2 decoder drive, and a CD-ROM containing the DVD application “Creative PC-DVD Player. ” To install the DVD software, you need to:... -
Page 28: Step 1: Install Pc-Dvd Encore Device Drivers
Restart your computer. When Windows 95 starts, it automatically detects the new hardware installed in your computer. Insert the Creative PC-DVD Encore diskette into your floppy disk drive and click Next. When Windows 95 prompts you for the device driver, click the Finish button. -
Page 29: Step 2: Install The Pc-Dvd Player Application
On the Control Panel, double-click the System icon. On the System Properties page, click the Device Manager tab. On the Device Manager tab page, double-click CDROM, then select Creative DVD-ROM. Click the Properties button. On the DVD-ROM drive’s properties dialog, click the Settings tab. -
Page 30: Windows 98
10. Follow the instructions on screen to complete the installation. 11. Once the application is installed, remove the application CD from the PC-DVD drive and proceed to Chapter 4, “Using Creative PC-DVD Player.” Windows NT The following instructions describe the PC-DVD software installation in Windows NT 4.0. -
Page 31: Using Creative Pc-Dvd Player
Using Creative PC-DVD Player Creative PC-DVD Player controls the playing of DVDs and CDs on your computer including video and audio configuration, and viewing constraints. This chapter gives instructions for setting up PC-DVD Player and describes its functions. Setting Color and Before you use PC-DVD Player, set your monitor to display “High Color (16-bit) ”... - Page 32 See the documentation for your video card for more information. Run a movie DVD or movie file to align the video before running a game or other application from the PC-DVD drive. Using Creative PC-DVD Player 20...
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Page 33: Using Pc-Dvd Player
When playing a title, you can switch between the framed display and full screen by double-clicking the left mouse button with the pointer in the viewing area. To return to the framed display, double-click the left mouse button. Using Creative PC-DVD Player 21... -
Page 34: Creative Pc-Dvd Player
Left arrow moves down by page in DVD menu selections. Right arrow moves up by page in DVD menu selections. Center arrow opens selected DVD menu item. Displays a list of chapters in a DVD title. Using Creative PC-DVD Player 22... - Page 35 Aspect Ratio menu offers choices for viewing if available on disc. Parental Control menu Bookmark menu; press the button to set a bookmark; when one or more bookmarks are set, a list of bookmarks is available for selection and organization. Using Creative PC-DVD Player 23...
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Page 36: Status Display
TV video output is in a different format, select the Format Type “Forced to PAL.” If your TV supports only PAL and the TV video output is also PAL, select “Keep Output Same as Source.” After adjusting the video, you may return to the previously saved settings by pressing Cancel. Using Creative PC-DVD Player 24... - Page 37 If the video is now correct, press the OK button to save the settings and return to the Configuration page. You may return to the previously saved settings by pressing the Restore button. On the Configuration page, click Advanced to open the Advanced Configuration page and select Video Adjustment. Using Creative PC-DVD Player 25...
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Page 38: Dvd Menu (Title)
If the language choices are not available, the default languages encoded on the disc are used. Changes made to language choices during playback are used immediately. They do not take effect until you stop (or pause) and restart (resume) the playback. Using Creative PC-DVD Player 26... -
Page 39: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications PC-DVD Drive Average Access Time (random) 140 msec 90 msec Buffer Memory 512 KB Data Capacity One-sided/single layer: 4.7 GB One-sided/double layer: 8.5 GB 748 MB (Mode 2) 656 MB (Mode 1) Data Transfer Rate (Sequential) 6,760 KB/sec (5X) 4,800 KB/sec max. -
Page 40: Dxr2 Decoder Card
Dxr2 Decoder DynamicXtended Resolution K Picture Enhancement Technology Card K Double scans to 60 fields per second K Resolution enhancement up to 1280x1024 full screen K Dynamic vertical and horizontal interpolation filters Connections K RCA jack S/PDIF Out (5.1 channel Dolby Digital (AC-3) audio) K JST audio output connector (downmix 5.1 channels to stereo) K High density connector for:... -
Page 41: Regional Codes
Regional Codes Regional codes are part of the DVD standard—your regional code (Region 1) is embedded in the DVD software. Regional codes on DVDs are optional. Discs without codes will play on any player or drive in any country. There are six major DVD regions: •... -
Page 42: C Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This appendix helps solve problems that you may encounter while installing or using PC-DVD Encore. Sound No sound from speakers. ROBLEM Cause This may be caused by one of the following: The audio cable or speakers are not connected properly. The volume is not adjusted to an audible level. -
Page 43: Troubleshooting 32
Following hardware installation, the following message appears: “Unable to locate ROBLEM DVD-ROM drive assume drive D:. Error1 ” Cause The PC-DVD drive may not have been configured by Windows 95 or may be disconnected. Solution Check the cable connections. Run the Windows 95 Add New Hardware wizard and allow Windows 95 to detect and install the PC-DVD drive. -
Page 44: Video
During video configuration the following message appears: “Auto Alignment failed. ” ROBLEM Cause The Dxr2 decoder card cable not be properly connected. Solution Check the cable connections on the Dxr2 card, particularly, VGA IN and VGA out. Start PC-DVD Player, press the Settings button, and select Video Configuration. Press the Auto button to have the video automatically configured. -
Page 45: Dvd Playback
Microsoft has corrected the problem with Windows 95 OSR2 and within Windows 98. Creative is currently working on device drivers that will correct the situation; check our website for the availability of the drivers. DVDs still function properly with the PC-DVD drive. -
Page 46: Introducción
PC-DVD Encore. Antes de El archivo README (LÉAME) incluido en el disco Creative PC-DVD Encore contiene información y cambios que no estaban disponibles al momento de publicar esta guía. -
Page 47: Convenciones De La Documentación
Convenciones de la Las siguientes convenciones ayudan a identificar y encontrar la información contenida en esta documentación. documentación Texto Elemento negritas Texto que debe escribirse tal cual se indica. cursivas En la línea de comandos del DOS, el texto en cursiva indica información que debe proporcionar el usuario y generalmente se incluye seguida de un comando. -
Page 48: Familiarización Con Pc-Dvd Encore
Familiarización con PC-DVD Encore PC-DVD Encore representa un adelanto sorprendente en tecnología de discos ópticos. Un disco de vídeo digital (DVD) posee una capacidad máxima de almacenamiento de datos más de veinticinco veces superior a la de los CDs normales. Por ejemplo, !en un solo disco se puede incluir una película de largo metraje con banda sonora digital! La unidad PC-DVD y la tarjeta descodificadora Dxr2 permiten reproducir vídeo de movimiento continuo con sonido multicanal a través de un equipo PC o de un aparato de TV. -
Page 49: Unidad Pc-Dvd
Unidad PC-DVD Los controles básicos de la unidad PC-DVD se encuentran en el panel frontal de la misma. Los conectores para la alimentación, transferencia de datos y sonido se encuentran en el panel posterior. Panel frontal Bandeja del disco Enchufe para auriculares estéreo Botón de expulsión esta es una bandeja mecanizada que se utiliza para abrir o cerrar la bandeja del disco. -
Page 50: Panel Posterior
Panel posterior Conector IDE mejorado para transmisión de datos Conector de sonido CD transfiere datos entre la unidad de PC-DVD y los demás dispositivos, envía sonido de la unidad PC-DVD a través del como por ejemplo el disco duro o la tarjeta principal del equipo PC, descodificador Dxr2 a la tarjeta de sonido cuando se cuando se conecta usando un cable de datos IDE. -
Page 51: Tarjeta Descodificadora Dxr2
Tarjeta La tarjeta DynamicXtended Resolution, o bien “Dxr2”, permite reproducir discos de vídeo MPEG-1, MPEG-2 y digitales (DVDs) en la pantalla del equipo PC con una resolución de hasta 1280 x 1024 pixeles descodificadora y a una velocidad de hasta 30 fotogramas por segundo. Dxr2 La tarjeta descodificadora Dxr2 posee los siguientes enchufes y conectores. -
Page 52: Accesorios
PC o a un adaptador de hembra a una tarjeta de interfaz IDE. hembra, disponible a través del Departamento de Servicio a los Clientes de Creative Labs, y un cable S-Video adicional con conectores macho en cada Enchufe S-Video extremo. -
Page 53: Instalación De Creative Pc-Dvd Encore
Paso 5: Conexión de otros dispositivos a la tarjeta Dxr2 Paso 1: La instalación de Creative PC-DVD Encore varía dependiendo de la versión de Windows 95. Si se desconoce la versión de Windows 95 instalada en el equipo, usar los pasos siguientes para identificarla. -
Page 54: Paso 2:Instalación De La Tarjeta Descodificadora Dxr2
Dxr2 dentro de la ranura. Si ésta no de la cubierta metálica de la misma. entra fácilmente, sacarla e intentar 8. Seguir con el “Paso 3: Instalación de la Ranura PCI nuevamente. unidad en el equipo PC”. Instalación de Creative PC-DVD Encore... -
Page 55: Paso 3: Instalación De La Unidad En El Equipo Pc
Cable de conectores para dispositivos abastecimiento adicionales internos. Instalación de Creative PC-DVD Encore... - Page 56 IDE Cable para descodificadora Dxr2. Conectar el datos IDE otro extremo a la unidad PC-DVD. 4. Conectar el cable de sonido PC-DVD a la unidad PC-DVD. Cable de sonido PC-DVD Instalación de Creative PC-DVD Encore E-10...
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Page 57: Paso 4: Conexión De La Unidad Pc-Dvd Al Equipo Pc
5. Deslizar la unidad hasta que quede bien colocada en el compartimiento y atornillarla con los tornillos provistos. Seguir con el “Paso 5: Conexión de otros dispositivos a la tarjeta Dxr2” en página E-14. Instalación de Creative PC-DVD Encore E-11... -
Page 58: Conector Ide Secundario
6. Deslizar las unidades hasta que queden bien colocadas en sus compartimientos y atornillarlas con los tornillos provistos. 7. Seguir con el “Paso 5: Conexión de otros dispositivos a la tarjeta Dxr2” en página E-14. Instalación de Creative PC-DVD Encore E-12... -
Page 59: Conector Ide Primario Con Disco Duro
5. Deslizar las unidades hasta que queden bien colocadas en sus compartimientos y atornillarlas (con los tornillos provistos, para la unidad PC-DVD). 6. Seguir con el “Paso 5: Conexión de otros dispositivos a la tarjeta Dxr2.” Instalación de Creative PC-DVD Encore E-13... -
Page 60: Paso 5: Conexión De Otros Dispositivos A La Tarjeta Dxr2
Conector de entrada CD-ROM (no se Conector de de sonido (1) tarjeta de sonido. Consultar la incluye) entrada de documentación de la misma Conector de sonido (2) para identificarlo. salida de sonido Tarjeta descodificadora Dxr2 Instalación de Creative PC-DVD Encore E-14... - Page 61 Consultar la figura en la página E- 16 para un ejemplo de instalación 3. Volver a colocar la cubierta del equipo PC y reconectar el cable de alimentación principal. de con reproducción de sonido de calidad cinematográfica. Instalación de Creative PC-DVD Encore E-15...
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Page 62: Configuración De Muestra Para Establecer Un Sistema De Sonido De Calidad Cinematográfica
Configuración de muestra Altavoz central para establecer un sistema Subwoofer de sonido de calidad amplificado Televisión cinematográfica Altavoz frontal Altavoz frontal Dispositivo descodificador Dolby Digital (AC-3) Equipo Altavoz Altavoz posterior posterior Instalación de Creative PC-DVD Encore E-16... -
Page 63: Instalación Del Software
Instalación del software Después de instalar Creative PC-DVD Encore en el equipo PC hay que proseguir a instalar el software correspondiente. PC-DVD Encore incluye un disco que contiene el controlador para la unidad PC-DVD y la tarjeta descodificadora Dxr2, además de un CD que contiene la aplicación DVD “Creative PC-DVD Player.”... - Page 64 Volver a encender el equipo PC. Al iniciarse Windows 95 se detecta automáticamente el nuevo hardware instalado en el equipo. Insertar el disco Creative PC-DVD Controladores en la unidad de disco correspondiente y presionar el botón Siguiente. Cuando Windows 95 solicite el controlador del dispositivo. hacer clic en Finalizar.
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Page 65: Paso 2: Instalación De La Aplicación De Reproducción Pc-Dvd Player
Seguir las instrucciones que aparecen en pantalla para finalizar la instalación. Una vez instalada la aplicación, remueva el CD de aplicación del lector PC-DVD y proceda al Capítulo 4, “Utilización del Creative PC-DVD Playe.” Habilitación de La habilitación de la transferencia DMA mejora la uniformidad de la presentación de vídeo. -
Page 66: Windows 98
3. En la página tabulada Dispositivos de Audio, haga clic en Agregar opción y escoja la opción Controlador No Enumerado o Actualizado. Haga clic en el botón Aceptar. 4. Inserte el disco de instalación de Creative PC-DVD Drivers (controladores) y siga las instrucciones para cada pantalla para terminar la instalación.
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