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1. mmsmuvrvrvrvrvrvrrrrrrrrrrererererererererennnn 13 ESEO MI 7 1 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 Technical specifications Data transfer PCI 2 1 bus DSP Digital Signal Cirrus Logic SoundFusion CS4624 Processor Audio quality Full duplex CD and Pro Audio quality 20 bit quad output and 18 bit dual Stereo input codec Up to 48kHz sampling rate Game compatibility Sensaura based 3D positional audio with support for Microsoft DirectSound 3D EAX 1 0 EAX 2 0 A3D 1 0 I3DL2 MacroFX MultiDrive ZoomFX and EnvironmentFX Sound Blaster Audio compatibility Microsoft DirectSound and DirectMusic compatible Dolby Surround Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX Software wavetable DSP accelerated engine for unlimited number of voices 64 voice synthesizer hardware 8MB General MIDI GS sample set DLS 1 0 compatible GM General MIDI and Yamaha XG compatible Yamaha S YXG50 676 instrument sounds and 21 drum kits Effects reverb chorus variation 1 2 System requirements Intel Pentium II or AMD K6 and higher or compatible PCI 2 1 slot 64MB RAM CD ROM or DVD ROM drive Microsoft Windows 98 SE Millennium 2000 or XP Log on now to our website www hercules com to download the latest drivers and software consult the list of Frequently Asked Questions FAQ relating to your sound card and take advantage of user manual updates You can also have a look at the complete range of Hercules products and2. find out about forthcoming releases 2 14 User Manual F Rnfimo MI 7 1 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 eal uninstalled Contact your PC manufacturer for details on how to disable these chipsets 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 Ifa 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 Static electricity can severely damage electronic components Before removing the a 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 User Manual 3 14 FAimo II 71 If you wish to connect a MIDI device or anon USB games accessory Connect the MIDI game port extension to the JOYSTICK MIDI connector on your sound card 4 Insert your sound ca
3. F Rnfimo MI 7 1 INTRODUC TING 2 1 1 Technical specifications ccccccsessecsesssseescsecsssecsesessecessecsssessecassecassesaseasanensatensateass 2 12 STENE 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION skitten 3 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ven 5 3 1 Driver installation csecesssnsnsessstisctenssenescecteateibonavechdbenncassbedeoenatscteenebheeecscphctsesenseeaerebisecsbes 5 3 1 1 Driver installation for Windows 98 SE Millennium rrrorrvrrrrrrrrnvrrrsvrrrnrnrnrr 5 3 1 2 Driver installation for Windows 2000 cscsscssssesescsssescsssscsstsescssssessssaseessssees 6 3 1 3 Driver installation for Windows XP ssccccsssescssssescssssessssssssssesssssssscssaseessseeees 6 OZ Applications EAA veie 7 IN TORS Leese EAE 9 POSITIONING THE SPEAK ERS Lune kdnsinn 10 SOUND GARD CONFIGURATION sinicscssssasunsystsincatsannindevauaiousiievaradasuieucsantiandnvannaeaaien 11 6 1 The Gamesurround Fortissimo III 7 1 Control panel msvenrrvrrvevrrvrrerrerervevervenenne 11 01 1 MN 11 NNN 11 6 1 3 The optical digital 01 0 RE 12 6 2 Audio CD playback ccecsssssssssssessssesescsssseeecessssseececsseesesesesasseeesesasaseeeesavaseeeees 12 TECHNICAL SUPPORT isiscsisccsvsssicstssstiicecctuvuiisusurnciscaitnasiisndvweisiiuessiaedivis idtbosieaiswmiecdiniiees 13 7 1 Ifyou need to return a Product smerevsverevrnvrverorenrsvorerenrsrsvenansnrsvenensnrsrssenensnvsnenennnn 13 7 2 Save time by registering your product online
4. OTICE this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of the Council Directive 89 336 EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility amended by Directive 93 68 EEC The audio translator has been tested and found to comply with EN 50081 1 1992 EN55022 EN 50082 1 1997 EN61000 4 2 3 8 EN 50204 In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures CANADIAN COMPLIANCE NOTICE this Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations USA COMPLIANCE NOTICE this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause h
5. Wherever possible a README TXT will be included on the installation CD ROM detailing the differences between the supplied product and the product described in the present documentation End user software license Agreement IMPORTANT please read the Agreement carefully prior to opening and installing the Software By opening the Software package you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement The Software enclosed in this package is licensed not sold and is only available under the terms of the present license Agreement If you do not agree with the terms hereafter you must promptly return the Software within 15 days together with the entire contents of the box to the place of purchase The Guillemot Corporation S A Software hereafter named the Software is copyrighted by Guillemot Corporation S A All rights are reserved The term Software refers to all documentation and related material including drivers executable programs libraries and data files The purchaser is granted a license to use the Software only The licensee also agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of the present Agreement concerning copyright and all other proprietary rights for any third party Software documentation and related material included in the Software package Guillemot Corporation S A reserves the right to terminate this license in the event of failure to comply with any of the terms or conditions laid out in the present Agreement On term
6. antly 25 free loops included Note to install PowerDVD Pro EX enter the code printed on the sheet that came with your CD If you have lost this sheet you can find the code on the installation CD ROM in the PDVD CD KEY txt file located in the About PowerDVD folder Make sure that you install Yamaha XG Player before installing Hercules MediaStation Il If you try to run Hercules MediaStation Il before installing Yamaha XG Player an error message will be displayed because certain files are common to both applications m Right click on the w icon on the taskbar to access the Gamesurround Fortissimo III 7 1 software suite supplied with your sound card If you have aborted the installation procedure the following instructions will launch the installation menu again Double click on My Computer imi Double click on the t icon 8 14 User Manual Formo II 7 1 4 CONNECTORS Front speakers pair of speakers or 2 1 system connect to the Front out output Rear speakers second pair of speakers connect to the Surround out output Center speaker and subwoofer connect to the Center LFE output Center rear speakers third pair of speakers or headphones connect to the Headphone 7 amp 8 output Microphone connect to the Mic In input Hi fi connect to the Line In stereo input Amplifier decoder or MiniDisc player recorder connect to the S PDIF Out digital optical output Joystick gamepad wheel or MIDI keyboard con
7. are automatically Recommended Click on Next Windows may display a Hardware Installation warning Click on Continue anyway Click on Finish to complete the setup 6 14 User Manual F rnfjimo M 7 1 3 2 Applications installation BIGUIES Manuals PowerDVYD Pro EX Yamaha XG 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 imi Double click on the t icon Simply select each element you wish to install and follow the on screen instructions to install them Electronic documentation Install the electronic version of the Gamesurround Fortissimo Ill 7 1 manual on your PC as well as the PowerDVD user manual Once installed access this manual by clicking on Start Programs Hercules Gamesurround Fortissimo IIl 7 1 User Manual Start Programs Hercules PowerDVD User Manual PowerDVD Pro EX With Cyberlink PowerDVD Pro EX 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 Yamaha XG Player The Yamaha XG Player allows playback of MIDI files mid rmi audi
8. armful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures reorient or relocate the receiving antenna increase the separation between the equipment and receiver connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Copyright Guillemot Corporation S A 2000 2002 All rights reserved This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part summarized transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic photocopying recording manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of Guillemot Corporation S A Disclaimer Guillemot Corporation S A reserves the right to make changes to specifications at any time and without notice The information provided by this document is believed to be accurate and reliable However no responsibility is assumed by Guillemot Corporation S A either for its use or for the infringement of patents or other rights of third parties resulting from its use This product may exist in a light or special version for PC integration or other purposes Certain functions detailed in this manual may not be available in these versions
9. d Fortissimo III 7 1 Manuals Insert the installation CD ROM into your CD ROM drive to install your optimized Hercules drivers Register The installation menu automatically appears containing all the different options available amesur Click on Drivers Follow the on screen instructions Windows will now install the different elements of your Gamesurround Fortissimo III 7 1 sound card Hercules Gamesurround Fortissimo tm Ill 7 1 Hercules Gamesurround Fortissimo tm III 7 1 WDM Interface and Hercules R Game Port Windows may display the Digital Signature Not Found dialog box Click on Yes 3 1 3 Driver installation for Windows XP Ed hed eee hen your computer starts up Windows will automatically install the standard drivers for your Gamesurround Fortissimo Ill 7 1 Manuals Insert the installation CD ROM into your CD ROM drive to install your optimized Hercules drivers Register The installation menu automatically appears containing all the different options available amesur Click on Drivers Follow the on screen instructions Click on Finish Windows will now install the different elements of your Gamesurround Fortissimo III 7 1 sound card Hercules Gamesurround Fortissimo tm Ill 7 1 Hercules Gamesurround Fortissimo tm III 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 softw
10. ination all copies of the Software shall immediately be returned to Guillemot Corporation S A the purchaser remaining liable for any and all resulting damages License 1 The license is granted to the original purchaser only Guillemot Corporation S A retains all title to and ownership of the Software and reserves all rights not expressly granted The licensee is not permitted to sub license or lease any of the rights that are hereby granted Transfer of the license is permitted provided that the transferor does not retain any part or copy of the Software and the transferee accepts to be bound by the terms and conditions of the present Agreement 2 The licensee may only use the Software on a single computer at any time The machine readable portion of the Software may be transferred to another computer provided it is previously erased from the first machine and there is no possibility that the Software can be used on more than one machine at any one time 3 The licensee acknowledges the copyright protection belonging to Guillemot Corporation S A The copyright notice must not be removed from the Software nor from any copy thereof nor from any documentation written or electronic accompanying the Software 4 The licensee is granted the right to make one back up copy of the machine readable portion of the Software on the condition that all copyright and proprietary notices are also reproduced 5 Except where the prese
11. ing to the country you live in e In the United Kingdom before taking any action please contact our Technical Support Dept on 020 7216 0047 or by email at hercules uk guillemotsupport com who will be able to advise you as to the best possible solution e In Continental Europe Australia and New Zealand after receiving confirmation from our technical support service that your product is defective please follow the instructions we provide to have your product replaced e In the USA and Canada refund policies apply to products purchased directly from Hercules 30 days When returning the product be sure to include all materials such as the manual s connection cable s installation CD s and the product packaging box Note only packages that have been assigned an RMA Return Merchandise Authorization number by a technical support agent will be accepted Hotline details are listed at the end of this manual 7 2 Save time by registering your product online Insert the installation CD ROM into your CD ROM drive and click on Register 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 User Manual 13 14 Foknffmo M 7 1 Trademarks Gamesurround Fortissimo Guillemot and Hercules are trademarks and o
12. ition of the subwoofer is not as important we simply recommend that you place it on the floor for example underneath your desk to enable a better bass frequency diffusion Place the rear speakers on either side of you i e on either side of your chair and slightly to the rear but not behind you Turn the speakers toward you not towards the monitor We also recommend that you position the rear speakers at about one meter above your head to create a real surround sound effect Position the center rear speakers behind you turned towards you and on the same level as the rear speakers 10 14 User Manual F5Enffimo II 7 1 6 SOUND CARD CONFIGURATION 6 1 The Gamesurround Fortissimo Ill 7 1 control panel 6 1 1 Introduction m Click on the t icon on the taskbar to launch the Gamesurround Fortissimo Ill 7 1 control panel Record Source Master Yolume 7 4 Speakers W The Main tab enables you to define the type of speakers connected to your card to optimize sound reproduction You can also adjust the volume of each speaker and of the recording source The Mixer tab enables you to adjust the volume of the different audio sources The EQ tab enables you to apply different sound effects using the equalizer The MIDI tab enables you to configure the sample set included in your sound card N B the MIDI tab is unavailable with some driver versions The Other tab contains the card s various advanced configuration options Fo
13. ly If you wish to transmit the audio signal from the internal S PDIF IN connector Enable the Digital audio source option 6 2 Audio CD playback If your CD ROM DVD ROM drive does not automatically play your audio CD when you insert it under Windows 98 SE Millennium enable the Auto insert notification option To do this Click on Start Settings Control Panel Under Windows Millennium click on View all Control Panel options if necessary Double click on the System icon Select the Device Manager tab Select your CD ROM DVD ROM drive in the CD ROM section Click on Properties Select the Settings tab Enable the Auto insert notification option Click on OK Close and reboot your computer Note this option is automatically configured under Windows 2000 XP 12 14 User Manual F Rnfimo MI 7 1 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 amp service warranty 2 years in OEM version 1 To return a product for factory service contact a Hercules technical support representative at the phone number correspond
14. nect to the game MIDI MPU 401 port Internal CD IN 1 connector to CD ROM DVD ROM drive Internal CD IN 2 connector connect to a CD DVD writer or a second CD ROM drive Internal AUX IN connector similarly to the CD IN 1 and CD IN 2 connectors this connector enables you to connect another audio device e g a third CD ROM drive Internal S PDIF IN connector this connector enables you to transfer sound from your CD ROM DVD ROM drive via a digital audio cable not supplied 06000 000 EE Note 1 connect additional peripherals joystick gamepad wheel MIDI keyboard simultaneously to your card s game MIDI port using a Y cable not supplied Note 2 thanks to the separate Headphone 7 amp 8 and Front out outputs you don t have to unplug your front speakers in order to plug in a pair of headphones User Manual 9 14 FAimo II 71 5 POSITIONING THE SPEAKERS By connecting up to 8 speakers a 7 1 system consisting of 7 speakers and a subwoofer to your Gamesurround Fortissimo Ill 7 1 card you can benefit from Dolby Digital EX sound available on the latest DVDs It is essential that you position the speakers correctly if you wish to fully benefit from this audio revolution Place both monitor speakers on either side of the monitor and position the central speaker on top of the monitor If possible these three speakers should be placed at the same level The pos
15. nt Agreement expressly permits the licensee is strictly prohibited from engaging in nor may he permit third parties to engage in the following providing or disclosing the Software to third parties providing use of the Software in a network multiple PCs multi user or time sharing arrangement where the users are not individual licensees making alterations or copies of any kind of the Software making any attempt to disassemble de compile or reverse engineer the Software in any way or form or engaging in any activity aimed at obtaining underlying information not visible to the user during normal use of the Software making copies or translations of the User Manual Warranty Gamesurround Fortissimo Ill 7 1 comes with a standard 3 year parts and labor warranty from the date of purchase 2 years in OEM version Guillemot Corporation S A s entire liability and your exclusive remedy is limited to the replacement of defective products In no event shall Guillemot Corporation S A be liable to you or to any third party for direct or indirect consequential incidental or special damages which you may incur as a result of using the aforementioned products and or Software subject to the End user software license Agreement contained in this document including but not limited to loss of data or information of any kind 14 14 User Manual
16. o files wav mp3 movie files avi mpg and audio CDs all from a single application With MIDI files you can mix arrange change voices effects and attach MIDI files to e mail Also its links to various Internet services allow you to listen to music on web sites or to purchase music easily Due to the high quality of the synthesizer incorporated into Yamaha XG Player you are advised to enable the MIDI file association option during installation User Manual 7 14 f rnfimo MI 7 1 he Pee men Hercules MediaStation II Hercules MediaStation Il is a multifunctional software package for easy playback of digital music videos and pictures Hercules MediaStation Il 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 Il is destined to become your favorite everyday software companion See your electronic documentation or options window for a list of supported formats Acid Xpress mf 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 inst
17. r further information click on the symbol in the upper right corner of the panel and a help menu will appear 6 1 2 General points First of all define your audio system Main tab Master Volume drop down list For example if you are connecting a 2 1 system only it is extremely important that you select 2 1 Speakers if you wish to optimize the audio quality This will send all the low frequencies to the subwoofer and the rest of the sound spectrum to the 2 speakers User Manual 11 14 F kaffimo MI 71 Similarly if you are using headphones select Headphones from the drop down list to prevent sound from playing out over the connected speakers If you wish to record an audio signal you must define it in the Record Source drop down list Use a software program such as Hercules MediaStation II to record the audio signal 6 1 3 The optical digital output You can configure the optical digital output S PDIF Out connector in the Other tab If you wish to transfer data onto a MiniDisc Enable the MiniDisc Optimal Mode option This option enables you to optimize the quality of the signal by reducing the breath like effect If you wish to transmit the audio signal from the PowerDVD software Enable the PowerDVD software player option This option is useful if you have connected an amplifier decoder speakers to the S PDIF Out PowerDVD will then transmit the audio signal which will be decoded external
18. r registered trademarks of Guillemot Corporation S A Microsoft Windows 98 SE Millennium 2000 XP DirectX DirectMusic 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 Cirrus Logic and SoundFusion are registered trademarks of Cirrus Logic Inc A3D is a registered trademark of Aureal Semiconductor Inc EAX and Sound Blaster are registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd Dolby Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX and Dolby Surround are trademarks and or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Corporation GM GS and General MIDI are trademarks of Roland Corporation Yamaha and Yamaha SoftSynthesizer are trademarks of Yamaha Corporation Sonic Foundry and Acid Xpress are trademarks of Sonic Foundry Inc MacroFX MultiDrive ZoomFX EnvironmentFX and I3DL2 are trademarks and or registered trademarks of Sensaura Ltd Cyberlink PowerDVD is a registered trademark of Cyberlink Corporation All other trademarks and brand names are hereby acknowledged and are property of their respective owners Illustrations not binding Contents designs and specifications are subject to change without notice and may vary from one country to another Declaration of conformity EC COMPLIANCE N
19. rd 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 If you have connected the MIDI game port extension to your sound card screw the extension s metal bracket to the computer s frame 7 Connect your CD ROM DVD ROM drive to your sound card by connecting the audio cable not included to the CD IN 1 input on your card If you do not connect the drive to the sound card there will be no sound from your audio CDs If you have a CD DVD writer Connect your writer to your sound card by connecting the audio cable not included to the CD IN 2 input on your card If you do not connect the writer to the sound card there will be no sound from your audio CDs 8 Replace the PC cover and reconnect the power supply cable s Note the CD IN 1 and CD IN 2 inputs are analog inputs If you wish you can connect one of your drives to the numeric input S PDIF IN on the Gamesurround Fortissimo Ill 7 1 card using a numeric audio cable not supplied 4 14 User Manual F Rnfimo MI 7 1 3 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 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 Becau
20. se 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 3 1 Driver installation 3 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 Hercules ee 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 imi Double click on the t icon 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 User Manual 5 14 znimo M 7 1 3 1 2 Driver installation for Windows 2000 xi Hercule he ees hen your computer starts up Windows will ref automatically install the standard drivers for your Gamesurroun
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