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Summary of Contents for Diamond SOUND CARD
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Page 1: Quick Start Guide
SOUND CARD MANUAL Quick Start Guide ©2009 Diamond Multimedia. All rights reserved. p/n: 40042 version 7.0... - Page 2 BLANK...
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Page 3: Safety Notices
Please make sure to read all the instructions thoroughly before attempting the installation of this sound card. • Do not attempt to install this product during an electrical storm. • Make sure your computer system is connected to a properly grounded power outlet. -
Page 4: Sound Card Connectors
Sound Card Connectors XS 5.1 Line In Front Rear Center/ Game/ Subwoofer MIDI XS 7.1 Front Rear Center/ Line S/PDIF S/PDIF Subwoofer Center XS 7.1DDL Front Rear Center/ Line S/PDIF S/PDIF Subwoofer Center PAGE 2... -
Page 5: Hardware Installation
5. Screw the metal bracket into place. 6. Close the computer case. 7. Reconnect any loose cables (Power, mouse, keyboard, etc.) 8. Connect your speakers to the sound card. Refer to the diagram on the previous page. Selecting the placement of your speakers Use the following diagram for a basic guideline to help assist in arranging the placement of your speakers. - Page 6 Prior to booting Into Windows Please complete the following steps before your system boots into Windows if your previous sound card was integrated onto your motherboard. 1. Turn on the power to the computer and enter your systems BIOS setup (CMOS). Please consult your system documenta- tion for exact instructions regarding entering and using your sys- tem CMOS.
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Page 7: Application Installation
Application Installation The following steps are optional and not required for the general use of the Xtreme Sound card. Audacity Audacity is a sound editing tool that can edit MP3, WAV and other popular sound types. You can use it to cut parts from songs, mix... - Page 8 WINDVD (XS71DDL ONLY) 1. Insert installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Double click My Computer on the desktop (or click Start, My Computer). 3. Right click your CD-ROM drive icon. Left click OPEN. 4. Double click the software folder. 5.
- Page 9 The following screen appears. Main Setting Tab Output Device Analog Output You can select between headphones & 2, 4, 6, or 8 channel modes. Note: The XS51 sound card can select between 2, 4,or 6 channel modes. Continued on Next Page. PAGE 7...
- Page 10 S/PDIF out on the sound card to a S/PDIF on a home receiver. Sound Tests The follow sound tests are included and built into the sound card driver. Vocal sound test for each speaker that is attached...
- Page 11 Notice: Each component on the sound card also has an indi- vidual balance slider. Moving the balance on an individual component only affects that particular component.
- Page 12 The Microphone slider controls the volume of the microphone component. If the volume is not loud enough please see the advanced setting. The microphone connector is located on the rear of the sound card and is designated by a pink colored connector. • Advanced Setting The Advanced setting allows for mute and boost controls.
- Page 13 Line In The line in slider controls the volume of the Line In connector which is located of the rear side of the sound card and is designated by a blue colored connector. Recording Mixer The playback mixer is used to control all sound components that are playing back through your system speaker system.
- Page 14 Monitor S/PDIF-In to Analog Output Checking this box causes all digital input coming in through the S/PDIF input connector on the rear of the sound card to be converted and played back through the analog channels of the sound card.
- Page 15 Line In Selecting Line In allows for audio applications to record from the Line In connector on the rear of the sound card. The Line In connector is designated by a blue connector. Wave Selecting Wave for the recording device allows for audio applica- tions to record from the wave component on the sound card.
- Page 16 Select the On button to enable these features. Microphone Echo allows for an adjustable range of echo applied to the incoming sound from the microphone. Key Shifting allows to slow down and speed up Karaoke CD music. Voice Cancellation attempts to remove vocal portions from the current audio CD being played.
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Page 17: Technical Support
Diamond Technical Support staff is here to help resolve any issues that you may be experiencing with the installation of the Diamond sound card. Prior to contacting technical support please make sure you have the following information available. Model #: (Printed on the bar code, located on the box) Installation CD Version: (printed on the CD label) The version of Windows that your system is running. - Page 18 One Year Limited Warranty The warranty described below is extended only to the original buyer and is not transferable. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PRODUCT YOU HAVE PURCHASED IS DISTRIBUTED AND WARRANTED BY DIAMOND MULTIMEDIA ("DIAMOND") AS DESCRIBED BELOW. QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS WARRANTY AND WAR- RANTY CLAIMS SHOULD BE MADE TO DIAMOND.
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