Realtek_HDA_Audio_User_Manual_Vista.pdf

Copy Rights of Realtek Semiconductor 2006 Realtek HD Audio Manager User’s Manual for Vista OS Dec 15, 2006 2 Table of Contents Getting Started 3 Introduction 4 1. Jack and Device 5 1.1 Advanced Setting 7 2. Application Enhancement 9 2.1 Speaker Configuration 9 2.2 Sound Effect12 2.3 Microphone Effect 14 2.4 Room Correction17 2.5 Default Format 18 3. Information 20 3 Getting Started After Vista OS is initiated and Realtek HD Audio Driver is correctly installed, the “Realtek HD Audio Manager” icon will appear at the notification area (lower right of the screen). You may double click the icon and the GUI will pop up accordingly. Double click to enable Realtek HD Audio Manager 4 Introduction As Vista OS brought users a newer interface, Realtek’s new Vista GUI provides users a more convenient access for audio appreciation. This page will show you a quick glance with brief note of major features and applications comprised by a sense of area allocation of the GUI. I. Jack and Device: This area depicts all render and capture devices currently connected w/ your PC; the “check” sign (in orange) indicates the devices as default input/output setting. Additionally, more applications would be found at the option of “Device Advanced Settings”. II. Application Enhancement: The array of options will provide you a complete guidance of anticipated sound effect for both output and input device. III. Information: Showing hardware, software information, and language setting. I II I III 5 1. Jack and Device All audio functions start with a correct device connection and Realtek HD Audio Manager facilitates users with a series of friendly interface to ensure the device is connected. You may figure out more tips with a demonstrated example below: Example: How to Successfully Connect a Microphone Step I: When you plug int