Orchid SoundDrive 16 User manual

SoundDrive 16
User’s Manual
ORCHID

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SoundDrive 16 User's Manual 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword 5
Introduction 6
About This Manual 7
Before You Begin 8
SECTION 1
Installing the SoundDrive 16 11
Quick Installation 11
Hardware Installation 11
Software Installation 13
Figure 1.1: SoundDrive 16 Diagram 10
Jumper Settings 14
Table 1.1: Summary of Jumper Settings 14
Jumper JP1: SCSI Memory Address Segment 14
Jumper JP2: CD-ROM/SCSI IRQ Address 15
Jumper JP4: Mitsumi I/O Address 15
Jumper JP5: SoundDrive 16 I/O Address 16
External Devices 16
The MIDI Interface 18
Optional WaveBooster Daughtercard Interface 18
Installing a CD-ROM Drive 19
CD-ROM Device Drivers 20
SCSI CD-ROM Device Drivers Installation 20
Configuring the SCSI CD-ROM Device Drivers 21
Mitsumi Compatible CD-ROM Device Drivers 27
Configuring the MSCDEX.EXE Device Driver 27

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SECTION 2
Orchid Utilities 29
SCSI CD-ROM Utilities 29
Key-Z Player 31
Key-Z Player - Solo 34
Key-Z Player - Accompanied 35
SECTION 3
Audio Applications 37
Using Audio Recorder 37
Recording an Audio File 38
Playing an Audio File 39
Changing the Waveform 40
Edit Menu Commands 42
The Recording Control 44
The Volume Control 45
The Mixer Control 46
The Extender Recorder 47
The Audio Clip Library 49
Talking Calculator 50
The Chime 52
The Audio Reminder 53
The Talking Clock 54
Stopwatch 55
APPENDIX A
Technical Help 57
CompuServe 57

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Troubleshooting the SoundDrive 16 57
Avoiding Address Conflicts 64
Technical Information 65
SoundDrive 16 Specifications 65
Features 65
Additional Features 66
Address Settings and Pin Assignments 68
Sound Blaster Mode Addresses 68
Windows Sound System Mode Addresses 68
CD-ROM Audio Cable Connector 68
Joystick-MIDI Port Pin Assignments 69
APPENDIX B
MIDI 71
MIDI Overview 71
WaveBooster Sounds 72
WaveBooster Percussion Sounds 76
Limitation of Liability 77
FCC Notice 78
Index 79

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SoundDrive 16 User's Manual 5
Orchid Technology has been a leading manufacturer of hardware
and peripherals for personal computers since its incorporation in
1982, and is noted for introducing new standards to the personal
computer industry:
1982 PCnet: the first personal computer Local Area Net-
work.
1984 PCturbo: the first Accelerator card for PC compatible
computers.
1985 ECCELL: the first PC Multifunction card with error
correction.
1987 RamQuest 50/60: the first EMS (Expanded Memory
Specification) product for the IBM PS/2 computers.
1990 ProDesigner II: the first Super VGA graphics adapter
to support 1024 x 768 graphics in 256 colors on inter-
laced and non-interlaced monitors.
1991 Fahrenheit 1280°: first to ship a Windows accelerator,
based on S3's 86C911 chip.
1992 Fahrenheit VA: first to ship a Windows accelerator
with video audio built-in.
1993 Celsius/VLB first to ship a Windows accelerator based
on IIT's award-winning AGX015 chip.
ORCHID

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Introduction
The SoundDrive 16™ is an advanced 16-bit sound
card. With SoundDrive 16 you can play and record
digital audio, play and record MIDI, and experience
multimedia and entertainment software with full,
rich sound.
Two versions of the SoundDrive 16 are available:
SoundDrive 16EZ +SCSI features both SCSI and
Mitsumi CD-ROM interfaces. SoundDrive 16EZ fea-
tures the Mitsumi CD-ROM interface only, and is
upgradeable to the SCSI interface with a single chip!
Inaddition,joystickandMIDIportsareprovidedfor
entertainment and music software.
SoundDrive 16 uses FM synthesis for creating musi-
cal instrument sounds. A unique feature of the
SoundDrive 16 is the optional Orchid Wave Booster
wavetable synthesis daughtercard. This
daughtercard plugs into the SoundDrive 16 and
enhances the sound in Windows, and multimedia
applications with real music instruments.
Because it is multimedia ready, the SoundDrive 16's
hardware and software interfaces turn your 386 or
486 PC into an MPC Level 2 compliant system. It is
compatible with software that supports the major
sound standards, including AdLib, Sound Blaster
and Microsoft Sound System. With the software
applications and utilities included, you can create
and control your multimedia environment.
Thank you for purchasing the SoundDrive 16. Care
hasbeentakentoensurethatitwillprovideyouwith
years of trouble-free operation. We believe you will
be pleased with your purchase.

SoundDrive 16 User's Manual 7
About This Manual
This manual presumes that you are already familiar
with your IBM PC-compatible computer. While the
SoundDrive16 hasbeen designedto beeasy toinstall,
we recommend that you refer to your computer’s
reference manual when terminology or installation
steps are unfamiliar to you.
Each chapter is divided into short, easy-to-follow
steps, to help you understand the installation and
function of the SoundDrive 16.
Chapter 1: Hardware and Software Installation
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced user,
this chapter will give you important information on
proper installation, and instructions on how to con-
nect external devices to SoundDrive 16.
Chapter 2: Orchid Utilities
This chapter provides you with several Orchid utili-
ties. Utilities are included to enhance the capabilities
of your SoundDrive 16 and your CD-ROM drive.
Chapter 3: Audio Applications
Here you are given information on the use of the
Orchid Audio Applications to create and control
your multimedia environment.
Appendix A: Technical Help and Information
If you are experiencing installation difficulties or
require troubleshooting information, this appendix
givesyoucheckpointstoensurethatyourSoundDrive
16 is operating properly. Appendix A also includes
the SoundDrive 16 technical specifications.
Appendix B: MIDI
Here you are given an overview of the MIDI specifi-
cation and a list of the optional General MIDI, MT-32
and percussion sounds available.

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Important! - Before You Begin
This manual contains information for the products
listed below. All references to "SoundDrive 16" will
refer to all products listed unless otherwise noted.
SoundDrive 16EZ
The SoundDrive 16EZ is an FM Synthesis, OPL-3,
16-bit sound card. It can record and play back 16-bit
resolution, 44KHz sample frequency stereo audio.
In addition it provides a Mitsumi CD-ROM inter-
face. The SoundDrive 16EZ is also designed for the
optional Orchid WaveBooster wavetable synthesis
daughtercard.
SoundDrive 16EZ +SCSI
The SoundDrive 16EZ has all the features of the
SoundDrive 16EZ, and adds the SCSI-2 CD-ROM
interface.

SoundDrive 16 User's Manual 9
Before You Begin
This manual will familiarize you with the features,
installation and use of the SoundDrive 16. There are
severalsymbolsandconventionsusedthroughoutthis
manual to help draw your attention to a feature or to
focus on important information:
When you see the Magnifying Glass it
means the text is referring to some-
thing you should take a closer look at
before proceeding further.
When you see the Exclamation Mark,
itgivesimportantinformationtoavoid
damage to property.
Common Names
BBS Bulletin Board System
DAC Digital/Analog Converter
DSP Digital Signal Processor
MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface
MPC Multimedia PC
PC Refers to the family of IBM PC, PC/XT or
PC/AT compatible computers

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Chapter 1: Hardware and Software Installation
1
Chapter INSTALLING SOUNDDRIVE 16
Designed to be easy to use and easy to install,
SoundDrive 16 can be used with the preset jumper
settings. If you need to change the default address
settings, see the section "Jumper Settings."
Quick Installation
Hardware Installation
If you are connecting a CD-ROM drive, go to "Installing
a CD-ROM Drive," otherwise continue. Please refer to
Figures 1.1 and 1.7 for SoundDrive 16 connection loca-
tions.
1. If you previously installed another sound card,
remove it and all associated files from your
SYSTEM.INI and CONFIG.SYS files.
2. Turnoffthe powerto yourcomputer, unplugall
power cords and remove the computer cover.
3. Install the SoundDrive 16 into a 16-bit expan-
sion slot.
4. If you are connecting external speakers to the
SoundDrive 16, connect the speaker cable to the
SPEAKER jack on the metal bracket.
5. If you are connecting amplified external speak-
ers to the SoundDrive 16, connect the speaker
cableto theLINEOUTjackonthemetalbracket.
6. If you are connecting a microphone to the
SoundDrive 16, connect the microphone cable
to the MIC jack on the metal bracket.
7. If you are connecting a MIDI device or a joystick
to the SoundDrive 16, connect the cable to the
joystick port on the metal bracket (refer to Fig-
ure 1.7).
STATIC!
Before
handlingthe
SoundDrive
16, be sure
toguard
against
electrostatic
discharge.
Beproperly
groundedby
touchingthe
power
supply
housing,or
you may
want to buy
aGround
strapfrom
yourlocal
computer
store.

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8. Reconnectpreviouslyremovedcablesandpower
cords and replace the cover of the computer.
Software Installation
1. Start Microsoft Windows.
2. Insert the SoundDrive 16 software disk into
your floppy drive.
3. From the Program Manager File menu, choose
Run.
4. Type the drive letter, then SETUP.EXE, e.g.,
A:\SETUP.EXE.
5. The SETUP.EXE program automatically copies
theSoundDrive16softwareandapplicationpro-
grams to your hard drive.
6. Once the software is installed, the SETUP.EXE
program automatically updates your
CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files.
7. Atthispoint,youmustexitWindowsandreboot
your system. The CD-ROM drive is initialized
on bootup. If it does not initialize on bootup,
check for an I/O, DMA or IRQ address conflict.
Verifytheaddresssettingsofotherperipheralsin
your system to correct the address conflict(s).
8. If you are installing a Mitsumi compatible CD-
ROM drive, refer to the installation procedures
provided by the CD-ROM manufacturer.
The SoundDrive 16 hardware and software in-
stallations are complete! The application pro-
grams installed will be located in the Orchid
AudioApplicationsgroupontheWindowsdesk-
top.
If you are
installing a
SCSI
peripheral,
you must
run the
Future
Domain
setup
utilities from
the DOS
prompt. See
thesection
"SCSI CD-
ROM Device
Drivers
Installation."

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
NOTE: Pin 1 on the connectors is indicated by a square.
The SCSI chip. This chip is optional on the SoundDrive 16EZ .
➞
➞
SPKR
Jack Line
Out Line In MIC Jack Joystick
Connector
Figure1.1: SoundDrive16Diagram

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Jumper Settings
The following table lists the jumpers used in the
configuration of SoundDrive 16. The information
following the table explains the jumpers in more
detail.
Jumper JP1: SCSI Memory Address Segment
Ifyoudonothavetheoptional SCSIchipinstalledonyour
SoundDrive 16, you can ignore this jumper setting. This
jumper sets the memory address for the SCSI inter-
face. The default address is OFF, which configures
for memory address CA000. The address ranges
usedareCA000-CBFFF,C8000-C9FFF,CE000-CFFFF,
or DE000-DFFFF.
Jumper Setting Default Function
JP1 No Connection ✔Set SCSI address - CA000
(SCSI Memory Connect option 1 Set SCSI address - C8000
Segment) Connect option 2 Set SCSI address - CE000
Connect 1 & 2 Set SCSI address - DE000
JP2 No Connection ✔No Interrupt Used
(CD-ROM/SCSI Connect option 1 Set Interrupt 5
IRQ) Connect option 2 Set Interrupt 7
Connect option 3 Set Interrupt 10
Connect option 4 Set Interrupt 11
JP4 No Connection ✔Set Mitsumi I/O Address - 360H
Connect option 1 Set Mitsumi I/O Address - 320H
Connect option 2 Set Mitsumi I/O Address - 340H
Connect 1 & 2 Set Mitsumi I/O Address - 310H
JP5 Connect 1 & 2 Enable I/O address 240
(SoundDrive 16 Connect 2 & 3 ✔Enable I/O address 220
I/O Address)
Table 1.1: Summary of Jumper Settings
Forhelpon
avoiding
address
conflicts,see
AppendixA.
Figure 1.2: Jumper JP1 (no
connection). Defaultaddress
1 2

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Jumper JP2: CD-ROM/SCSI IRQ Address
Jumper JP2 sets the interrupt for a Mitsumi CD-
ROM drive, or a SCSI device such as a scanner that
requires an interrupt. The default setting is no
connection (no interrupt used).
SCSI CD-
ROM drives
donotrequire
aninterrupt.
If a SCSI CD-
ROM drive is
installed,
disable
JumperJP2
byremoving
theconnector.
Figure 1.3: Jumper JP2 no
connection). Default
address
4321
Ifyouencounteraconflictwithanotherdeviceinyoursystem,
you can select IRQ 5, 7, 10 or 11.
Jumper JP4: Mitsumi I/O Address
If you are not using a Mitsumi CD-ROM drive, this
jumper can be ignored. This jumper sets the interrupt
address for the Mitsumi interface. The default ad-
dressisOFF,whichconfiguresforI/Oaddress360H.
Fordetailson
thedevice
driver
parameters,
see "CD-
ROM Device
Drivers."
When
installinga
MitsumiCD-
ROMdrive,
be sure to
configurethe
DeviceDriver
for Pro-
grammedI/O,
notDMA
Transfer.
1 2
Figure 1.5: Jumpers JP4 (no
connection) Defaultaddress
If you need encounter a conflict with another device in your
system, you can select I/O address 320H, 340H or 310H.

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External Devices
External Speakers
You can connect 4 or 8 ohm external speakers or
headphones to SoundDrive 16. The speakers and
headphones plug into the SPEAKER jack on the
SoundDrive 16 metal bracket.
Joystick
Plug the joystick into the 15-pin connector on the
metal bracket.
MIDI
IfyoupurchasedtheoptionalMIDIinterfacekit,you
will have an additional cable. This cable plugs into
the 15-pin connector and provides MIDI IN and
MIDI OUT connections, in addition to a joystick
connection. Connect this cable to the joystick port
and connect any MIDI devices to the appropriate
cables.
See Figure
1.7 for the
connection
locations of
the external
devices.
Jumper JP5: SoundDrive 16 I/O Address
Jumper JP5 sets the base I/O port address for Sound
Blaster mode. The default setting is 220Hex.
1 2 3
Figure 1.6: Jumper JP5 (pins 2
and 3 connected). Default address
Positionthejumper connectoracrossPins 1 and2of Jumper
JP5toenableaddress 240Hex.

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Microphone
You can connect a 300-600 ohm microphone to
SoundDrive16. Plug itintotheMICjack onthe metal
bracket.
CD-ROM
The SoundDrive 16 supports both internal and exter-
nal CD-ROM drives. It has interface connectors for
the Mitsumi and SCSI-2 internal CD-ROM drives,
and an MPC Level 2 audio connector for CD audio.
Line In
You can connect an external mono or stereo audio
source to the SoundDrive 16, such as a tape player or
radio. Use the appropriate converter cable to inter-
face to your external equipment.
Line Out
Allows you to connect the audio output of your
SoundDrive 16 to your home stereo, VCR or ampli-
fied speakers.
(To Speaker jack)
(To Line Out jack)
(To Line In jack)
(To MIC jack)
(To Joystick
connector)
MIDI
Keyboard
Figure 1.7: SoundDrive 16 Bracket
WARNING!
The
SoundDrive
16 can
produce high
sound levels
when played
through
headphones.
To avoid
permanent
or temporary
hearing loss
or impair-
ment,
always hold
the
headphones
away from
your ears
when
adjusting the
volume.

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The MIDI Interface
An optional MIDI Kit is available for SoundDrive
16. ThekitincludesaSoundBlaster-typeMIDIcable
and MIDI software. To purchase the kit call your
localdealeror theOrchidSales department. Seethe
Technical Help and Warranty Information card for
Orchid telephone numbers.
Optional WaveBooster Daughtercard Interface
An optional WaveBooster daughtercard is avail-
ableforSoundDrive16. Installationiseasy! Itplugs
right into the SoundDrive 16 (see Figure 1.1). Refer
to Appendix B for a listing of the General MIDI and
MT-32 sounds available. To purchase the
WaveBooster call the Orchid Sales department.